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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
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CAarch DedieahoS.-The ceremony Of dedicat-
Ing 81. Peters German Lutheran church, situated
six miles from the city ON the baltimore and Je-
rusalem turnpike, took place on Sunday afternoon
last. Six four-horse omnibnscs were used TO con-
vsy people from the city and the attendance was
very large. The new edihee, which stands on the
site Of the old church, l. Of brick IS BY 80 feet,
spire IS feet, and was built by MsssTs. Sack
Bro. The interior Of the church very hand
some.y decorated for the occasion, there being .
large arch over the pulpit, trimmed with ever
greens and flowers, four large arches over the
aisles, and each window had plant In full bloom.
A ine chandelier hangs in the centre Of the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
The Equestrian Trials.

No feature Of our county fair last year evoked
interest than the trials Of kill and graceful
@.A"ys In horsemanship by lady riders. Eques.
trian exercise IL much In the fashion. and there
are now many ladies, compared with the number
y few years back, who indulge 10 II, that the con-
tc.t ought To- be engaged In By far more than
tended for the prizes last year--though then, In.
deed. several who had entered were deferred from
appearing on the course by the unfavorable
weather. Nowhere does \ graceful woman APP
pear to more advantage than on horsebaek. and
this beautiful accomplishment deserves the Gu
courag cement which our local society give. Il.
tribuiing Il does 10 promote health, an elegant
carriage aud habits of self. reliance. We have
heard Il .,mc very young Ladies objecting to the
Indulgence in this, they confessed. very attrac-
tive ir,t. on the ground Of il. publicity. Thi.
very Publicity does away with the excuse for the
exhibition of any prudcry an the subject. Where
many are engaged they serve ~ company aud
support &, each other. and ,killful and brave NJ
are our county women Ne are suic they are not.
and will not be held by any. more ski lful and
brave than they are modest: aud We hope no false
sentiment IL false ieiiracy will prevent a large
and lively contest far the hands me prizes offered
by the society for excellence in this line.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
New Business Enterprise.

A certificate Of incorporation Of the Enterprise
Manufacturing Company Of Baltimore county was
filed for record in the county Clerks Office, on the
18th instant. The object 81 the incorporation l.
the manufacture Of machines. machinery. tools.
implements, mechanical devices aud fertilizers.
and for the sale, transportation and other di,po-
stion Of products Of said business. operations to
be carried on In Baltimore city and county. with
the principal Office in baltimore county. The
capital stock, So. 600. l. divided into 1000 share.
Of the par value Of $40 each. The incorporaiors.
who are also the directors for the first year. are
Reuben A. MecAuiey, WIN. Kimmel, WIN. T. Nor
gan, Charles y. Locber and John =. Tyson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
DEATHS.
D.ssh. E,ree-.. Trissses, &C., 10 cts. q Lia.


DOsLEY.-At the residence Of her brother, Mr..
Noah Gorsuch, near Cockeysville, on the 2sth
inst, Mrs. Eleanor j.. In the e2d year Of her
age. wife Of the late James II. Bosiey.
TAGART.-0n Monday, 22d August, az bis farm,
Harrison, Baltimore county, after lingering
illness, Cardiff Tagart In the s7th year of his age.
DANCE.-On August 20, at her residence. In
Dutany's Valley. Baltimore county, Mrs. Mary
Dance, In the 79th year Of her age, eonsort Of
the late Joseph q. Dance.
DALDWIN.-At her home In Hartford county, on
the morning Of August 81. Hannah A. baldwin,
wife Of William Baldwin, and mother Of Dr..
Silas Baldwin, Of Baltimore.
BALDwIN.-In Baltimore, on August 20, Thos,
baldwin, aged GO years.
ARTHUR.-0n the 18th instant, Barbara, in the
37th year Of her age. wife Of George II. Arthur.
of Baltimore county.
PALMER-At Luthcrviils, August 2lst, Rebecca
Mcpherson, aged ~ months aud days. infant
daughter Of Arthur W. and Elizabeth J. Palmer.
sHEPPERD.-Nesr Monkton, on i9th instant,
after . short and painful illness. Elias. In the
3oth year u his age. the youngest son Of Joseph
and Frances shePperd
Although We live In world Of change and ever
shifting conditions Of life, society and nature .
although from our positive knowledge Of the
mutations Of this limited existsncs. We should In
measure be prepared for the unexpected. We can
not rspress feeling of wondering ave when forced
TO face the serrowfai truth that ELiAs sHErrEap
has been taken from among as. Az yeung and
thriving tree u singled out from among the aged,
bent and Undiscovered veterans Of the forest 90 be
. mark for the destroying thunderbolt, 90 has be,
By the will ef Almighty God. been summoned 20
70 al the moment when the summer Of life seemed
radiant with the promise of happy future. Full
Of hope. In the primsst hour % q vigorous man.
hood, when 20 our restricted vision be seemed en-
tering the Geld Of asefal aud promising iife, the
silent voice of our Great Master, In His Infinite
wisdom, has called him TO his eternal rest. A
faithful and devoted son, the stAG and comfort Of
his aged parents; loving aud generous brother,
n genial friend aud dsvout Christian, he has
passed away. leaving Ne 10 train hearts 10 feel
what our lips have 90 often Whispered, Thy win
be done" May his soal rest In peace.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
The caiverton stock-Yards.

The extension and mproy ement Of the Calyer-
ton stock yards, located the Caiyerton road, in
this county. near the western city limits, by the
caiverton Stock. Yard Company, composed prin-
cipaily Of Philadelphia and Chicago business
men, are completed and the yards are open
for business. Last April the company purchased
the property from the estate Of the late Carey Me-
cieliand. and soon after commenced the improve.
ments, which have resulted In an important ad-
dition 20 the facilities Of baltimore for the rapid
and systematic handling Of large numbers Of live
stock. The property consists Of 2s acres Of land,
lying on both sides Of the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad and east Of the Calverton road. The
improvements under notice are located chiefly
north Of the Baltimore and Potomac tracks, where
there were formerly open cattle pens. The land
was graded, underdrainei and paved with cob
b!estones, an incline of Eve feet 90 the hundred
being made. extending from the Caiverton road
east 90 the brsheh railroad tracks. Thirty sheds,
each ~ feet vide and averaging 80 feet in length.
were constructed, the caves meeting and forming
= continuous covering of about three acres. Each
shed IL divided into four pens. in every one Of
which there 10 u drinking trough supplied by n
hydrant with water from the city mains, \ swing
ing manger for feeding and an inlet 10 the drain
pipes. A branch track Of the baltimore and Po-
toinae Railroad extends along the entire east side
Of the sheds a lower grade. which brings the
floor Of the cars on level with that Of the pens,
that cattle walk directly from one 10 the other.
The capacity Of the covered pens 10 about 2. s0o
cattle, and p cars can be unloaded at one time,
an average Of Que minute being required for each
car. Scale houses are provided, one at each end
Of the centre alley. by whish weighing can be
done with the greatest rapiity, without removing
the cattle from beneath the shelter Of the sheds
A barn, 60 by 80 feet. of wood. has also been
erected for storing feed used ut the yards, prinei
paily hay an corn.
There are also n number Of open pens, conve
nientiy arranged, for the use Of persons who may
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Death OF Sheriff Baldwin.

Rx-sheria Thomas Baldwin, ofthis county, died
At his residence In Baltimore, on Saturday morn
ing last, Of consumption Of the throat. aged about
sixty years. lie had been In failing health Tor
. considerable time and had been unable 20 attend
20 business. For several years past Mr.. Baldwin
had occupied position In the dry goods store Of
Mr.. james Dillingsley, corner ef Gay and High
streets, Baltimore. Amer serving his term ~
Sheriff Of this county he engaged In the auction
Dugsn. This enterprise did not prove suecsssfui
aud Mr.. Baldwin lost eonsideFahie money. He
had many relatives and friends In Baitimore
county and vas generally very popular. His wife
and hvs ehildrsn--tuo sons and three daughters
survive him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
The Will OF John T. Johns.

The will Of the late John FOLLY Johns. who com
miited suicide about ten days ago. has not yet
been presented for probate in the Office Of the Reg
lister Of Will. but the contents have bctn mad,
public. The estate il supposed 60 be worth some
thing like $4,000. The following are the be
quests under the will which was executed in June
1879: To Mrs. Mary Hodges. wife Of IIarri,
Hodges. $Co0 year during her life: the remain
der Of the estate. real, personal and mixed. q
Henry V. d. Johns, Of baltimore. and Rev. Rich
ard Johns of Virginia. share and share alike. and
after their death to their children per stripes
Henry v. d. Johns il named ~ executor. II /,
said n cayeat will be filed at once. praying fol
issue To contest the validity u the will on III,
ground Of mental ineapacity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Old Citizens Dead .

Mr.. Cardiff Tsgart. n wealthy bachelor farmer
Of the I'D district Of this county. and brother Of
COL Samuel II. Tagart, n well. known member Of
the bar. died at his farm "Garrison." on Monday
last, in the 5sth year Of his age. Mr.. Tagsrt had
been in bad health for . long time.
Mr.. John =. Wilson, ST., Of the LIST district, died
at his residence near CatOnsville. on Monday.
aged % years. Deceased was n native Of New
York state but came TO Baltimore county about
seventy. six years ago and has resided here ever
since. lie was q soldier In the war Of IsI2-li
and fought NJ the battle Of North Point.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Assignment by Contractors.

A dispatch from Lynchburg, Virginia, dated
August ed, says: "w. n. Thorn and L. Condor,
former Marylanders, have been for some time en-.
gagged sub contractors on certain heavy bluff
work on the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad
above the city. Their work was completed to-day.
In anticipation Of lie completion they had arranged
20 send their families 10 their Maryland homes on
Monday. Certain Of the creditors Of the parties
having heard Of the proposed departure, and APP
pretending that they might lose the sums which
were due them, instituted legal proceedings and
seized the trunks that were at the Virginia Mid.
land depot They were paid out" however, but
the proceedings resulted in y deed being made BY
Messrs. Condor 4 Thorn to Messrs. q. d. Davis
sons. by which all the dues, material and claims
Of the former were assigned 10 the latter for the
benefit ofthe creditors Of the former II Is thought
the creditors will be fully secured under this ar.
rangement. Some 5000 or $4,000 10 due to
Messrs. Condor 4 Thorn by the principal con.
tractors, Messrs. Parish 4 Randolph, and the
debts due IN the city will not exceed 81 ,O00."
The members 81 the above firm are well known
here. Mr.. Thorn. who Was at one time employed
on the water works. afterwards had n contract on
the BALTIC. 4 Dclts railroad. aud Mr.. Condor Is n
son Of Mr.. David Condor, who was large contrac-
tor ON the water works.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Amusements at Timonium.

We are told that there are 90 be unusual large
doses offun administered at the coming fair un.
der the direction Of the committee on diversions
and Il 10 understood that as much mystery sur.
rounds some Of the big things In that line q,
shrouds the mystic pageant of the 0rioie In ouI
neighboring city. There cannot be too much Of
this good natured aud nnoeen, froiie In its place
and as the fair week Il the general holiday u
seems In season. Some Of our Towsontown "boys'
will be able coadjutors In this department and
donbtiess may be counted on to be "there all the
time
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27

Mr.. c. v. chsrbonnier, . member % the Balti-
more county bar, had . very narrow escape on
Friday evening q last week. He stopped at
Ady's hotel in this place, aud when be started 10
leave his mare, q Gsry animal, bounded OF down
the pike nj furious pace. lie coaid not take
her up and AFTER running about . hundred yards
she dashed between telegraph pole and fence,
throwing Mr.. c. out and smashing the wagon.
The mare continued on dragging the driver and
buggy with her, but she finally got entirely free
and Faa mile before she vas caught. Luekily
Mr.. cherbonnisr escaped with only . few bruises,
but his buggy vas totally wrecked.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Col. Jack wharton's First Case.

Noticing the arrival In that place of the genial
Col. Jack Wharton, the Belair Tizss Of last week
says; "Jaek' Wharton studied Law with the late
Ohio Scott, In Belsir, and was admitted 10 the
bar here on the 9th day Of May, 1854. His fret
appearance - an advocate was In behalf Of . man
Who had been indicted for maintaining nuisance
aud keeping disorderly house. The Law under
which the indictment was brought specified that
the oGense 10 be indictabie must be proved an
annoyance 10 the neighborhood; and Wharton
discomhtted the prosecution. convinced the jury
aud cleared the prisoner BY demanding 20 know,
you know, whether those two human anatomies
we're TO be regarded In Law ~ a neighborhood.' "
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Drowned IN Spring Garden

Ths body Of Powell Reich, . German who
lived on the Frederick road In this county, was
found on the Spring Garden shore. In the 18th
district, last Saturday. Justice 0'Bhen, Of this
county, held an inquest aud the jury rendered .
verdict Of suicide. Reich was at one time en-
ployed In wilkins hair factory and afterwards
dealt In cattle nj calverton. lie had been sepa-
rated from his wife for some time and trouble
brought on BY this Is supposed 10 have been the
cause for his taking his own life. His mother,
Who 10 said 10 be 10 good circumstances, lives at
CatonsviIle.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Terrible Cunning Accident.

A coiorei man named Joshua johnson, living
on Ny Lady's Manor. 10th district, met with a
terrible accident on Monday last. lie was out
squirrel hunting and in attempting TO discharge
bis gun the barrel bursted. SCATTERING the stock
aud driving large piece oft into his head. As
sistanee was near at hand and DR.. Emory was at
once sent for. II with the greatest difficulty
that the piece Of stock could be drawn from the
wound. pair Of pinehers being used FOR the pur.
pose. taxing the physisian's strength TO its ut
most. The wound 10 . very dangerous one aud
will most likely prove fatal.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Entrina for iha Rair.

The Secretary gives notice that the business ol
his ofhee viii be "sxpedted" BY the early entries
of intended exhibits, aud We hope 90 far posi-
bic his suggestion will be generally responded TO-
Where there are 90 many details requiring atten.
tion Il is due the officers that much assistance
~ possible should be given them In enabling
them 10 accomplish the duties devolving upon
them. Such comfy redounds also 10 the advan
sage of the exhibitors themselves, by contributing
10 that system and order essential 10 the smooth
working Of n machine a. complicated as q fail
like ours.
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Taking Advantage OF the Situation.

The tso prominent candidates for sheriff, sam1
W. Storm snd Jos. r. knight. have each q number
Of friends In the neighborhood Of the Catholic
church. Nj. Washington. and rs there IL fair
nov being held for the purpose Of raising funds
Tor new roof, the manager of the fair have pur.
chased hne gold headed cane. To be presented TO
the one getting the greatest number Of vetes. Mr..
Storm claims q majority and the friends of Mr..
knight are eaqually confident. This l. an oppor-
tqnity 20 show their strength aud assist In good
eaase. We have understood the price Of tickets
will be ten cents.
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Griffith & Turner.
MANUFACTURERS or
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS F.!
AND MACHINERY,
And Dealers In Field and Garden
Seeds. Fertilizers. &c.
- & - n. Paca ST., Baltimore.

The very hat,ering results from the &c our Fer.
uliEcrs the past season encourages Us in offer
ing for the Fall Seeding these highly con.
centrated fertilizers. feeling that our
efforts TO furnish u hgh-srade
phosphate has been ap-
preciated.
fEnTILizERs Or STANDARD BnAsbS--GJidiiL e.
Tsrssr's AHimai Rome HosJhais, u high grade
phosphate prepared from animal bone. has given
great satisfaction and l. popular whcreV known /;
Gr;Dih Is Turner. Is,a.oHiafcd Iho.j,Laf, -
Alkaline Plat I"',d l. especially adapted to corn,
tobacco potatoes and vegetables requiring fertilizer
rich in potash Griffith 4 Turner Cnsicamed Raw
Bone. Slngluf-s and bakers Dissolved hone. Tnr-
ner's Excelsior and Phosphate. Holloway En-
cclsiorand Phosphate, Listers Phosphate. White.
locks Negcta;or, Peruvian and Orchi.la Guan".
Plaster, Acid aud Chemicals for compouniing fer
iiliEcr..
GnAiS DRiLLs.--Thr lIascrstown Grain, Seed
ani Fertilizer Drill l. 80 well known aud popu-
lar wherever known having recent improv cnents
claims public favor: the Farmers Friend Drill.
with improved cone gear Tor regulating quantity.
aud double force feed iced sower worthy especial
notice the Monarch brill. with new force feed
fertilizer distributor aud puiveriEer, IL what the
farmer has long been 10, King for. These Drills
combine the moo; perfect d,'ces for sowing grain.
seeds and fertilizers.
The Empire Threshcr and Separator in siEes
suited for farm purposes or threshermcn's outfit.
Grain Fans. Cider Mills Corn Shelters, Hay
Presses. Hay. Straw and Fodder Cutters. The
Oliver Chilled Plow j. the king Of ploWs-ihc best
pillow in any ground. Patent GalveniEel Steel
Fence Wirc-cheap, durable and easily put VI.
Repairing Of all kinds done with dispatch.
1c<s~ Send for descriptive circulars.
GRIFFlTH a. TURNER,
I D... -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Death OF an Estimabie Lady.

n. Boslsy, died at the residence Of her brother,
Mr.. Noah Gersach, near Coekeysville. on Thurs.
day morning last, In the 62d year Of her age
Mrs. Besiey was stricken with paralysis some
months ago and never recovered from the shock.
Her fuusFai viii take place a Jessops church this
(ssturday) morning, at n oeleek.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Fall Into n Wall.

On Monday last . little son Of Christian Weld
nsr, living near cockeyviie, accidentally fell In
% . well hfty-hvs feet In depth. man named
Michael MeDonough happening topass al the time,
heard the screams Of the child and descended into
the well aud rescued him. The child sustained .
fracture Of the leg and several COMMISSIONS on the
body. bat the injuries not Of serious character
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Riot In q Dining Room.

0lieer brown, ofthis place, on Wednesday night
arrested Richard Moore and VIM. Alexander, both
eeiersd, charged with rioilng In the dining room
Of the Landon House ri Lntherville. The men
we're walters In the house and getting into = fight
used The dishes ~ weapons, smashing things up
geuerally. Information vas lodged against them
By Col. Harry 0ilmor, . boardsr In the house.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Accident,

Vim. HILL. of woodberry. while driving team
along Mine Bank Lane. on Thur,day, had his
right foot badly crushed between the brake block
aud one 81 the wheels Of the wagon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Drowned IN Baltimore.

Daniel Wing, eoIoEed man employed BY Mr..
JsFe. A. Miller of the i3ih district Of ihis eonnty
vas drowned on Saturday night last between piers
, and 4, Light street wharf, Baltimore. The body
Was identified BY the msmbsrso f Grm from whom
The deceased had bought fertilisers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27

An all-day meeting viii be held In the woods
adjoining Hiss ~. =. church, on Sunday. Aug.
2sth Rev. !. p. Cook viii preach al 1e.so q. m,
and $50 p. m. Rev. q. Zimmerman and other
ministers win take part In the exercises.
There will be an all.day meeting al the Ridge
%. p. church, Sunday, September llh.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Farm Sold.

Mr.. Jacob wi.ner. living near this place. ha,
sold his farm in the 5th district, formerly the
property Of Noah wi,ner. To Mr.. benjamin Nash.
Of Hereford. 9Th district. for 5000. The farm
contains go acres and has passably good improve.
ments upan 10.
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Amounted Exnress Agent.

Mr.. George y Herbert. ION nf Mr. Gideon Her
bert, of ,bi. place. has been appointed agent %
the Baltimore and ohio Express Company at Cum
bertrand. Nd. Mr.. II had been Ia the employ o.
the Adams' Express Company for sixteen year
aud has been with the baltimore aud Ohio Com
pahy .inre IL. inception.
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Sunday School Festival.

The ladies Of Hunts NJ. 4. Sabbath school. near
Sherwood. will give q social entertainment At the
church. Wednesday evening. August 3lS. The
exercises will consist Of readings. recitation,,
music. &c after which Refreshments will be ser, Cd
Public invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Police officer Appointed.

The County Commissioner. this week appointed
John knight. Of Canton. regular officer Ia the
9Th police division. in place of John 7. Matson.
who is detailed for duty at the Canton station
house.
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Attempted Suicide,

Walter l.. Burke. ofthis place. attempted to com.
nit suicide ut Street. Hotel. Baltimore. on Thurs
day morning last. By swallowing n quantity Of
ianianum. lie was rcmos ell To the City Hospital
and his life ,ANei by the cxcrtions Of the
physicians. Dependency il 'aid to have been the
cause &c the rash act.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27

Jce'-Mr. Bean. Of Montgomery county. on the
Western Shore, announces himself ~ n candidate
for County Commissioner Ia the manner following.
10 wit al the solicitation Of nobody I oser my
self as a candidate for County Commissioner sub.
jcct to the primaries. II elected, will cheerfully
serve the dear people. but don't care three straws
whether I get elected or not"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-08-27
Re.Appointad.

The County Commissioners ON Wednesday re-
appointed Carlton T. Browh, constable for the 9Th
district. and Joseph Nelson, constable for the 7th
district, both for two years.
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A Largo Barn.

Mr.. Moses Fox. u vel. known AMI extensiv,
stock dealer. IL building n barn on his farm IL
Back River Neck. 12th district. which. when com
pleted. will be the largest in the county. Its di
inensions are 80 by 100 feet and % feet high.
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Shos. SLoss.-lf you want first class hand
made shoes go 20 Phipps Bros. next door TO the
po.toffce. Towsontown. A great variety Of all
Kind. 81 shoes constantly on hand. RePa;risJ
promptly dsss.