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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

Deaths F~es--- Tributes. &c., 10 cts. Lsn

ROBINSON. Al Lauraville, on the 81 inst, Eliza
beth Robinson, In the sOth year Of her age, Wild
Of the late Thomas II. Robinson. Deceased was
n native Of Lineolnhshire England, but for the
last ffty years q resident Of baltimore county.
DIvEN.-0n March 30, Mary Diven, In the sist
year Of her age. the beloved wife OF the late
John Diven, of Baltimore county.
REUTER.-Aprii ), Charles Reuter-, aged % years
n months and II days.
FRAzfER.-0n April LIST, Jas. W. Frazier, In the
2sth year Of his age.
wRT01fT.-0n April %, Miss Harriet n. Wright,
daughter Of the late DR.. Thomas II. and Mary
r. Wright.
TIPToN.-0n April "a, at the residence Of her
son-in-iaw. No. i57 Hartford avenue, Esther
Upton, aged 50 years.
J0NEs.-0n April lst, Philip II. Jones, In the
9Th year Of bis age. for many years keeper Of
the toll gate on Charles Sc. Avenne.
fREDERIck.-On April I'd, near Rayvilt, Mrs.
Rachel Frederick, aged about 70 years.
GARRETfsON.-On 9TH inst, Laura g., In the
0eth year Of her age, wife Of George II. Gar.
rettson, Er.
BuTLER.-In Towsontown, on 7th Inst, Samuel
r, aged years and days, youngest con Of
Samuel y. and Mary Butler.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
PackinR.Housa Burned.

! The smoke-house, engine-house, packing and
wash house and portion Of the icc.housc belong
ing TO chas. q. Dlumkardt, butcher, situated on
wilkins avenue. In the LIST district, near the city
limits, were destroyed by Ere about $50 o'clock
on Thursday morning. The city Ere department
wac promptly on the scene and by their efforts
saved much valuable property. The loss will be
about 1000. Fully covered BY insurance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
Accident on the N. O. n. n.

About . o'clock on Sunday morning last a
smash up occurred on the Northern Central rail.
road, near Parkton. Two freight trains were GO
Ing North, short distance apart, when the coup
ling broke OF In some way became separated, de-
taching the forward train 40 % was ascending q
grade. The detached cars ran with great fores
Into the train In the rear injuring the engine and
several cars. The engineer and fireman jumped
and thus saved their lives. A urecking train vas
sent TO the seene aud the debris was soon removed
and the track cleared for the passage Of trains.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
From s.emmer's Run. ia,h District.

D,eeiiisg BaTmed.-About = o'clock on Tuesday
morning the dwelling house on Mr.. Wilson Town
sends farm on Middle river, known as Pratt's
place. took fire and was burned 90 the ground.
Messrs. IIoibrook, Hawk and Sinclair were
down duck-shooting and were at the break
fast table nc the time the FIRE broke out, but
did not know of II until Of the neighbors, (Mr
John Hughes,l seeing smoke issuing from the
roof. ran over and gave the alarm. All turned
out aud did what they could in saving furniture,
&C. Mr.. Charles Robcy. Mr.. Townsend's brother.
in-law. occupies the place but away from
home nj the time. On returning after the house
had been burned he remarked 10 friend that he
had lost all his clothing except what he had on,
and fer handkerchief. Whick his nash,coman
had. The large barn andothcr outbuildings were
saved. I learn that there was no insurance on tIt
dwelling.
Very M.-Mr. d. 4. Cook, who keeps the store
at Sienmcr's Run, has been very III for some time
suffering with y serious lung disease. lie 10 at
tended by DR.. Mace. Of the county. and DR.. Bald
win Of the city. Ills condition IL very precarious
and there are but slight hopes for his recovery.
A Snag Farn.-One Of the best, and best
managed small farms in this section Of the county,
is that Of Mr.. Henry volE. About seven years
ago he purchased from the Howard estate about
4oaeres Of land. all wooded, aud with his sons,
neither Of whom 10 now over % years Of age. set
TO work TO clear up aud improve Il and the land
Is now In fine condition and Is successfully worked
as truck farm. Everything about TIE premises
IL neat and comfortable looking and the place is
appropriately named pleasant HILL" Mr.. Vols
takes reat pride in raising fine horsss, cows and
hogs.
CsMeerf.-The choir Of Towards German church
u making preparations for concert which is 10
be given at Deigefs new hall. miles on the
Phiiadeiphia read, ON Easter Monday night, for
the benefit Of the eheir. Mr.. Joe voli Is manager,
With Messrs. Vim. Reever. Moritz knauG and
John Kcrns assistants. Misses +. Nc. Naimaster
and N. Schneider are the leading ladies In the
affair.
Dedieafios.-The above concert will also serve
NJ the opening or dedication Of the new hall, In
the 6tsiss up u which Mr.. Deigei has incurred
censideTsble expense. Az . hall Of the hind has
long been needed in that vicinity Il 10 hoped Ii
may prove q success. Carr.
In type when the above was received. We shall
be glad to hear from our new correspondent often.
-Eps.1
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
purchase OF q Farm.

Deputy Sheriff Charles o. Kemp. Of this place.
has purchased from Mr.. Geo. A. Smith. the farm
known ~ the Hoshaii property, situated In the
9Th district Of this county, abont 2 miles from
Middletown, containing 26s acres, with fair i'm.
provements. for $4,000. Mr.. Smith recently pur-
chased this farm at trustees sale for less than
$1,000
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

Mr.. James schofeid, who, IS years ago, was an
overseer ut wetheredvile factory, In this county,
died In Baltimore on Thursdsy, aged 81 years.
Mr.. $. was the Grst mail-carrier between Baltimoe
and catonsville. and for twenty years performed
the service on horse back.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
Accident and Death.

On Wednesday or last week q very estimabls
old eoiored woman named Phillips, while visiting
friend on the Falls road, accidentally fell down
stairs and was completely paralissd. Fearing
serious eonsequences, . conveyance was procured
70 take her 10 her home near the cclored church,
81 the head Of Lake Roland, but she died on the
way. Before emancipation she was q slave Of Mr..
Lewis J. Roberts.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

Storm a Risteau, auctioneers, sold at the Cour,
House on Monday. for Msssrs. J. I. Yellott and
Thos. J. Hunter. trustees, the Wilson property
situated in the 5th district, about "A miles from
Bentley Springs, containing iio. acres and I'm.
prvsd By dwelling HOUSE, stabiins. Ae; purchased
BY Hi Wilson for a.. 900
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
Wait To sprinp Grove.

Messrs. Mn. Carmichael, Edw. W. Sieifcl and
John II. Millendsr. County Commissioners. accom-
panied by Sheriff Sladc and Deputy Sheriff Kemp.
on Thursday visited Spring Grove Insane Asylum
In the LIST district, and made thorough inspee-
ton of the premises, finding everything in good
condition.
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Ground Rent Sold,

Daniel q. Wright. Esq, trustee, sold on Mon
day last, On the premises. . yearly irrsdesmable
ground rent Of s75 per annum, lssning out Of lot
% ground situate 10 the village Of Fnendship, In
this county purchased BY chas. shipisy Cor ssio.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
Scarlet Fever and piphther,a.

An interesting little son Of Samuel +. Butler.
Esq. Of this place, aged about three years, died
on Thursday afternoon, after long illness. from
scarlet fever and diphtheria. The funeral took
place ut Greenmount Cemetery ON Friday. Mr..
Buffers other children, who were sick with the
fever, have entirely rece cred.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
Dwelling Burned-Heavy Loss.

The handsome dwelling Of DR.. L. s. Allen. near
Arlington. I'd district, took FIRE about o'clock
on Thursday morning. and was entirely consumed,
together with all the furniture, clothing, &c. The
family barely escaped with their lives. The loss
will be about $4,000, upon which there is no in
sussuss:- The freis supposed 20 have originated
from n defective hue.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

Il. WILLIS, Pharmacist, Towsontown, Nd, /.
pleased to inform his patrons that he has secured
q stock Of "Pulmona." the celebrated Medicine fol
Coughs, Throat and Lung Trouble that has beer
working such wonderful cures In other sections
II Is worth a trial prirr 20 rcnis.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
Towsontown Temperance Association.

The members Of the Tswsontown Temperance
Association are earnestly requested To attend a
called meeting at sbealcy's Hall. on next Monday
evening" ilth inst, Mt "a o'clock. Business Of i'm
portancc will be brought before them. II Is hoped
there will be q good turn out.
J. T.. DuSPHY, President.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
baltimore City Tax Levy for 1891.

The estimated total expenditures for all tho de-
partments of the Baltimore city government for
tho eunsnt year aggregate tS.6is,.s3.53. Tho
amount which Is expected TO be realized from the
productive assets, back taxes aud other available
resources Of the city l. 80, leaving So
395,gs5.54 10 be made up by direct taxation. The
basis for the levy Of lssl L. $3.50, 600 OO0 and the
committee Of Ways aud Means. assessing at the
rate Of Sl.37 on the hundred dollars, calculate
that with the expected annual collection of seven
tenths this rate will yield - ,59i.i6 In excess OF
the estimated amount needed. They have accord
ingly recommended that rate, which Il tho Same
n last year, although the levy 81 1850 was Fixed
taxable La,,s Of $685., O0O, goo, or 81. 00O, 600
In excess Of that &C the present year. Adding the
State tax. ls2 r-nts. the total taxation for the
year will be ~ SD. The rates Of previous years
are as follows Si.S5 for 1850. on a higher taxa.
bic bass, 81 So for 1872 $IpO for 1873, fourteen
months,) and Sl.55 for 1877. The departments
where the appropriations have been increased are
the public Schools. city commissioners depart.
ment, Inspector ~ public buildings, gas. parks and
city poor, the last named including $i9,sOO for
new insane n, lum building nc Bayview. The
departments In which there l. n decrease are har
Dor board police. opening streets aud general cx-
pense account. The rest of the departments are
nearly the same rs last year
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

Gtf the Bed.-For first. class hand made shoes
for men. women and children. goto Alfred Phipps,
in the rear Of Ady's Hotel. Towsontown. Having
had long experience he feels confident Of being
able to give satisiaetion. Repairing promptly and
neatly done.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
From oardenvIile, iath District.

TAe Weaker and The Gardsmers.--March has
gone and although we are In the hFst week Of
April the weather Is far from Spring like, hav-
ing had snow nearly every day with freezing al
night. Thogardsners are complaining very much
aud declare they never before experienced such n
spring. Many Of tho "Neckers'' have large
quantities Of peas planted and some have planted
early corn. Mr.. shaeher planted acres Of corn
on the iTth Of March; Mr.. Miiiigan Gillespie
planted 10 bushels Of peas on the 2sth az febFu-
AIRY Mr.. Merritt ~ bushels. and Mr.. Meeks, Of
fatapsco Neck, Ia bushels. IA peas sold well
last season every one seems 10 be trying how
many be can plant. I have often heard an old
gardener remark that " anything sclls unusually
well this season, plant but half crop Of the same
article nest season, aud when the prices are low,
plant double the quantity.
Good Fiskisg.-Those engaged seine-hauling
meeting with fair success, but the most fortn-
nate so far rs have heard, IL Clay Pitts, colored
who has caught 40 many ~ 500 strings Of rock
per day. Mr.. Johp Earl, who hauis In Bush
river, has been very successful.
Locust Grore furRdee.-This furnace, located at
stcmmer's Run, which has been idle since January
Ist, will resume operations next week and will
give employment 20 $50 hands. II was built and
run by the British before the revolutionary war.
Al present Il Is operated by Messrs. furstenbcrg
4 Adler.
Delinquent. The eonstables are now busy
serving tax bills on delinquents for 1880. There
are about 500 In this district who have not paid
their taxes. II Is surprising that so many should
neglect this important duty, and by doing 90 In
cur additional expense.
!Seriou. Accidental few days ago Casper Kline,
son Of Mr.. John Kline. living fve miles on the
Deiair road, while returning from the city with .
load Of manure, fell on the wagon and striking
upon his head, injured himself 90 seriously that
bis life 10 dispaired o.
Nee Coach Liae.-Mr. John Erdnan. pro-
prietor Of the omnibusses running from Garden.
ell a. naa .wtrn az .aEf
coaches In the city, running them through the
business section and out DAY street 90 Baltimore
csmetsry. lie 10 now erecting . large frame
building on his premises st 0eergstown. u shelter
his horses and coaches. II 10 about looxGe feet.
Railroad Sarreys.-During the past week three
routes have been survey ed through the lower part
Of this district for the purpose Of building rail-
roads or branch tracks 20 Canton. Not having
been able TO learn the particulars, I win give
them at another time. Doubtless these are the
surveys for the line 20 be built by the BALTIC.
Ohio between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
-Ens
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

Ss-for the week ending Saturday. April "a,
there were 100 deaths In Baltimore city, rs more
ihaa darins the corresponding week Of last year.
For The same week iei births were reported.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
From Greenwood, nth District.

!Sad and Fatal Aecidemf.-0n Friday afternoon
Of last week, Walter, aged years. Of Mr. Jas.
3. Nickel. who lately removed 10 Long Green VAL
ley from Cecil county, fell through funnel In his
fathers barn, distance Of about fleet, receiving,
what was supposed 10 be at tho time. but slight
injuries. DR.. c. Z. Baldwin was called In and
gave the necessary medical attention. On Sum
day morning the boy seemed bright and we'll but
in the afternoon he complained Of severe pain In
the head and before night he vas . corpse. He
died Of conclusion Of the brain. His remains we're
inferred at Chestnut Grove church on Tuesday.
Eai,riaiament-frisndshi school, at Green
wood. Misses Higie aud Chandler, teachers, gave
public entertainment on Saturday evening last,
which was success. financially speaking, but as
20 pleasing the audience it did not come up 10 the
standard Of the exhibitions formerly given BY that
school. A gentleman who had heretofore taken
part In the entertainments and uhe was expected
TO appear In this one, was treated In rather un-
gallant manner. but had too good sense to sppear,
and thus feolsd those who had planned to insult
him.
Esssr Fssfirifiss.-0n Easter Monday night
Mrs. Refer will give ball and oyster supper nj
her new hall, Greenwood. Prof. Picks band, Of
Baltimore, will furnish the music. A pleasant
time is looked forward 90. W.
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From Kinesviiis. iith pistrict.

Spring Work.-since my last many farmers
have been busy preparing their ground for oats,
but the severe weather of past week will great
iy rstard the work. Mr.. kittsnhouss intends
raising great many early peas for market. He
has eight acres Of ground prepared and will CON-
menee planting - soon as the weather permits.
SfeaH Ssr Nius.-Mr. jesse Clayton has placed
. steam engine. with saw.mili attached, IN Mr..
jos. II. 0orsuchs field. beside the public road and
near eulvert IS feet high, making u very dan
gcrous for persons driving ihat way with spirited
horses. Mr.. Edw. Reynolds has also steam saw.
mill at work In Mr. Albert MiiIer's woods, and II
getting out lumbar, &c., at moderate prices.
CAavek Serriess.-Rsv. Al. Barrow viii preach
every Friday and Sunday evenings, from now IN
Ill Easter, In 81. Johns p. 4. Church, eommene.
Ing at "a o'clock.
Trenps es fke Mess.--As the hshlng season Il
about 10 commence at HAvre de Grace the number
Of tramps has increased and they are passing
through this place In squads. A few days ago a.
Mrs. James Cieman vas returning home from the
store she vas stopped In the road By ona Of these
fellows who demanded syeur money or Jour Iifs."
The lady vas much frightened but fertanantly
just thea some one came along and the tramp ned.
No telling what his intentions were. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

lr.u- Mrs. Nancy Linthicum. aged .? years, died
In Baltimore last Sunday. She was n native Of
Dorchester county and had been member Of the
Methodist church for 50 years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09
Runaways.

On Sunday Afternoon last . man named John
White, who vas very much under the influence Of
liquor, while driving down the York road, sud
denly drew his horse or to the side In descending
the bill above Jenkins gate, upsstting the buggy
and throwing himself and his female companion
out In the road, cutting and bruising them con.
sidefably about the head and face. The horse ran
some distance and stopped but not before he had
almost totally wrecked the buggy. The team be.
iongsd 10 Dr.. Thorn, Of Baltimore.
Al IN early hour on Monday morning three.
horse team belonging TO Mr.. WIN. Bowen Of g., Of
this place, ran away on the Dulany's Valley pike
and dashed down the York road through Towson.
town. ct afearfu pace. Attic foot Of the hill they
turned into M. Bowsns place and all three Of The
horses fell, bot strange TO say none Of them were
hurt. Mr.. Bowen's son, who was driving the
team, was thrown from the saddle horse just ~
team started, and escaped with some Sigh,
bruises. There were several narrow escapes q.
the team dashed through the town.
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baltimore County BIBLE socisty.

Al . meeting Of the Baltimore County Bible So.
cisty, held In Baltimore on Monday, Rev. DR.. J.
y. Hod, the president, rendered his resignation,
which was accepted. and the following officers
elected: President. DIR. J. II. Prentiss, Govans.
town vics-presidents, Rev. Thos. Myers, Ist dis.
trict; Martin L. Jean. ID district; Rev. Robert
Lipscomb, Sd district; Rev. J. p. Dean, 9TH dis.
triet; Daniel Becklsy 5th district; WIN. II. HoG.
man, 9Th district Rev. A. d. Cross. 7th district
Thomas Ingham, sth district; Chester d. Turn.
trict; Dr.. J. y. II. Gorsuch. 18th district; John
g. Biddison, l2th district; 8. ID. Sexton Jr., 18th
district; executive committee, DR.. J. II. Prentiss
Rev. Thos. Myers. G. b. Turnbull, Rev. Mr.. Ma.
son, Jas. l.. Ridgely, IT.; treasurer, DR.. VIM. r.
Monroe secretary, Rev. A. d. Crsss.
balance Of SASS In the treasury, and Of this
amount 500 was donated 10 the Maryland Bible
Society. The secretary presented his report, which
will be printed for circulation In the county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

- Mrs. oliver. widowof John Oliver, baggage
master On the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad,
uhe YES killed In the collision at Severn Station
on the sth Of March, has sued the company for
$4,000 damages.
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n. John.s Ni.sion.

Preaching on saudsy, April 10th, al ~ O'Clock
p. NJ, By Rev. ). n. Davis, Of fowsonteun NJ. Z.
church. Al invited.
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GS-The Pennsylvania Railroad Is n type Of the
colossal power which this mode Of land transpOr.
It, gross income last year exceeded s5o.oOo. Ooc,
and its net earnings exceeded go, 100000. I,s az
gregaie capital Of NIL Kinds exceeds SIOo. GOO 600.
Judged by its income, if not by lis power. this
corporation Is a greater empire than was the
United States before the Rebellion.
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Maryland.s colored RepublIcans.

The committee Of eolOrcd men. appointed Mt the
late State convention. called upon President Gar
field last Saturday, and after . brief address by
one Of them they presented their memorial and
resolutions. In replying to the committee the
President said:
II will consider what you have delivered 10 me.
do not concur with any principle that excludes
n man from public service because he Is Of one
color or the other. I do not think the fact that
man Is black entities him to an Office, or that n
man should be placed In Office because he iswhite.
His qualifications for an Office are, OF course, the
primary ground on which action ought 20 be had.
aud in 80 far n I can prevent the exclusion Of
people from their proper share Of the functions Of
the government because Of color, I shall be very
glad 10 do Il. The matters which you aiiege In
these papers, Of course, I knew nothing about
beyond the allegations, but will be glad 10 look
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-09

Eo-rhc total valuation Of property in New
York State is 1852. i39.I23. The total indebted
ness Of she State |. $eis.I6G.IIS.
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Robert Lincoln 70 the Front.

The Baltimore Sass Washington correspondent
gets oG this improbable story;
at is Whispered In inside political circles that
unabIe 10 foist Gen. Grant upon the republieans
- Ne candidate In 1884, 20 bring forward Robert
Lincoln. and endeavor 10 push him through by
the light Of the halo which surrounds the name Of
bis father. The anti- Grant element has some In
king OF this aud u 10 surmised that efforts may
be madsto bring about condition Of circumstance
which win force bis retirement from the cainet."
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BALTIMORE PRICE CURRENT
CORRECTED wEgkLy NJ
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FLOUR. FEED OF ALL KINDS, fERTILI-
ZERS, SEEDS, PRODUCE, &C.,
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