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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12

Dead Body Fomd.-0n Thursday morning,
Feb. 4th, the body of an unknown mulatto man
was found near the Baltimore county end of the
railroad bridge over the Gunpowder 1t was con-
veyed to Chase's, an inquest held by Justice Bach
tel who had been summoned, and verdict rem
dered of death from "cold and exposure" The
body was buried near the station. One more
tramp, poor fellow, gone to his rest.
Good Healh.-0ur neighborhood has been re-
markably healthy, notwithstanding the severe
weather, and several alarming rumOrs of scarlet
fever to the contrary. With the exception of
"colds," one death from pneumonia and two from
old age, there is nothing in this line to report.
Plenty of Work-Work in the woods has been
plenty and large quantities of cooper and wheel
wright stuff, cross-ties and cord wood have been
furnishing plenty of work for all
able and disposed to keep the wolf from the door.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
A Very Old Sleigh.

The Belair Kgis of last week says: "a few
days ago Mr.. Andrew II. Scarborough, of Dublin
district, came through Belair, on his way home
from Baltimore, driving a slei III which is known
to be 104 years old. 1t belongs to Mr.. j. II. Nc
Curdy, and is an heirloom in his family. This
rare old vehicle must have been built more strong
Iy even than the deacon's "Wonderfu One Horse
Shay" that lasted hundred years, to day
The Imagination can picture but family the gay
youths and rosy checked maidens this old sleigh
has carried over the snow to frolics and to meet
ing, in the winters of long ago. Very many Oft
occupants have passed away. but the old sleigh
remains. link to bind the present with the past.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
The McDonogh Institute.

Al meeting of the Board of Trustees of the
McDonOgh Farm School held on Monday night,
the contract for erecting the new building was
awarded to Mcssrs. S. Ii. and J. T. Adams, of
Baltimore, for S45,55S. Only the main centre
building and one front wing are to be erected now.
The building when completed is to be in the shape
of I, and is to be constructed of brick, 175 feet
long, three stories high, and to accommodate $50
pupils. 1t was reported by Mr.. Dallam that ac-
cording to a division made of public lands under
a United States patent in accordance with de-
cision of the Supreme Court in favor of the Nc
Donogh trustees the Board would receive 2, 49,
15-100 acres of land in addition to what they had
before received. That heretofore obtained was
sold at 81 l. 3 per acre.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
From the 9Th District.

IatrodHction.-I ain perfect stranger to you,
but having paid your respected father $3.50 for
marriage license therefore claim indebtedness,
and if you ever run short of "copy," l could tell
you how grateful | felt for the glitter" the old
gentleman gave me. l am telegraph relative of
the man that plays "Solon Single" and like the
latter, when a witness in the "Apple Sass case"
am given to prolixity.
CoUector.-Your aspirations to be collector of
the port of Towsontown, if it includes the coec-
ton of costs in the Clerks Office, is feasible, not
withstanding the reputation of any other man.
We judge the future four years by the past four
teen years, and the way we have to "grin and
bear it, shows that it is going to die hard.
Old Wdg and the Nec.--For many years
have been hoeing corn and digging potatoes in the
cold fogy" way-that is hoeing in the spring and
digging in the fall-and it is not likely that 1 will
ever get out of these old ruts, but would like to
see the childreL keep abreast of the times in farm
ing. / have started them right. that is they are
better looking than their parents yankee and
Pennsylvania Dutch) consequently more will be
expected of them. The Changers, the County So
ciety and Gunpowder Club are developing agri-
culture and the old man naturally would like to
see "Idlewild" go on, spreading out "like n green
bay tree" blossoming like the rose, turning in the
roasting ears, the Eaters, beans, the sauerkraut
and the cider when Random" shall have gone
where the "woodbine twineth."
An Ided.-Ihe elementary principles OF selen-
tifc agriculture ought to be taught in our schools
A little work by Prof. Lupton, of Vanderbilt Uni
versity, has been introduced in all the public
schools in Tennessee. 1 know the teachers in
this district can handle it without gloves.
Persoaal.-Mr. Bond has immortaized himself
among the boys of Hartford county, and Mr..
Raisin is following suit in Baltimore county this
year, and 1 want to divide my poverty Flat
among the children to raise beans, melons, pea
nuts, &c. They must know'the theory and prac-
tce the "Flat" will ''renig." They expect to
give the County Society such vegetable lunch
that will dispose of the surplus stock, &C., &C.
and the chldrcn's interest must be attended to-
1 am tired (ain't you y and readers weary, too.
RANDOM.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Towson Guards supper-Presentation

John Ridgely, of Hampton, the newly elected
Captain of the Towsen Guards, gave the company
a supper at Adys Hotel on Tuesday evening.
Besides the company and the Towson band a
large number of invited guests were present. A
very fine supper had been provided and the even
ing was delightfully."- spent. Speeches were made
by Capt. Ridgely, Lieut.. Mclean, Sergeant Bruff,
and privates W. Frank Mitchell and Sam'l Reyes
ter; also by a number of the invited guests.
A very pleasant feature Of the evening was the
presentation by the company to their late Cap
tain, D. G. McIntorh, of very handsome solid
silver fish knife and fork, enclosed in rich
case. The recipient was taken completely by sur
prise, but responded in most appropriate man
ner, thanking the company for the present and
expressing the most kindly feeling for the mem
bers. The knife and fork are of solid silver,
manufactured by Mr.. A. E. Warner, and upon the
handle Of each is engraved Presented to Capt. D..
g. Mcintosh by the Towson Guards"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Tolls Collected from Funerals.

A correspondent of the Baltimore American
furnishes the following information Pom the above
subject: ar desire to call the attention oftogate
keepers and hackmen, well as the public gen.
orally, to section 1877 of article Y, Revised Code
1878, which specially provides that no toll shall
be collected by turnpike bridge or ferry cOmpa-
MES upon any carriages other vehicles or horses
going to or returning from any funeral and fur
Their provides that "every toll gatherer who shall
knowingly collect any tolls contrary to the above
provisions, or who shall knowingly refuse to allow
any horse or vehicle going to or returning from a
funeral to pass without payment of toll, shall for
felt and pay for every such offence sum of not
less than fifty dollars, and not than one hun
bred dollars Two instances having come to my
notice lately of such tolls having been collected,
is the occasion for INSTRUMENTATION"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Baltimore County Agricultural Society.

Baltimore County Agricultural Society.
The County Agricultural Society's Board of
Managers met on Monday at the Office of its Sec
rotary, in Baltimore, all the members being pres
ent except Mr.. Shoemaker, who is away from
home The question of the date of the annual fair
was decided by adopting September 9th, 18th, Sth
and 9th as the time, the general opinion being
that it suited people better than at a later
period.
A committee to prepare and submit premium
list was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Dickin-
son Gorsuch, Vim. D. Breckenridge, John Ridge
ly of H., Thomas B. Todd and Wm B. Sands. 1t
is understood that liberal and extensive schedule
will be offered, including many attractions for
county farmers and their families.
1t was determined, on account of the extremely
severe weather and the difficulty which would be
experienced in heating the building and getting
about on the grounds, to postpone the Farmers
Convention intended to be held in this month, un-
til May 10Th, when it is hoped there will be large
attendance and an interesting meeting. Commit
tees were appointed to prepare II programme for
the OCCASION invite speakers, &c.
1t was decided to secure the fee simple of the
fair grounds at Timonium, committee having re-
ported that the means to do so had been secured
by them, the sum required being 5000. Several
years remain OF the term during which the ground
rent on the property may be extinguished, but 1t
was deemed more advantageous to have the title
rest absolutely in the corporation, which has be-
come now an institution of the county and whose
success, with proper management, seems assured.
There is no floating debt due by the Society and
from the reports made by members of the Board
the fair of 1881 will be much larger and better
than either Of the preceding ones.
The committee on competition for prize corn
crops reported very few contestants as having yet
given notice of their intention to go in, though
they expected large number would do so later,
the amounts offered being very generous ones.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
From the West.

Baltimore countan &c. II. NJ who went west
lest June, writes us as follows from Swedesburg
Henry county, Iowa 81 have often heard com
plants against the West account of the intense
ly cold weather experienced here, but 1 can say
that have not felt the cold any more than il
Maryland. This has been an unusually cold win
ter and the thermometer at times has registered
80 degrees below zero. The corn crop last yea
was very large one, and will give you an idei
of the quantities raised: At small station OF
the Burlington & Northwestern Narrow Gaug'
Railroad there have been received this winter 1926,
600 bushels of corn, all raised within miles o.
the station. Stock raising is the leading bust
ness here among the farmers, and especial atten
ton is paid to hogs. One of our neighbors sole
this winter 81, 100 worth of hogs. few year
ago my cousin, Thomas Price, formerly of Balti
more county, sold from his farm in single yea
81 700 worth of stock"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
JOHN GRASON, Attorney, TOwsontown.
NISI.

Ia the matter Of the sale by Henry C. Hutchins, Tie
Treasurer Of Baltimore eOU g, aud the Cottee'
tor of State aud County Toces for said County,
for non payment of fares Of laod assessed to j.
s. ROBINSON, 9M district, for the gear 1879
In The Circuit Court for baltimore county.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Balti-
more county, this third day of February, A. d.
1881, that the sale made and reported by Henry
c. Hutehins, the Treasurer of Baltimore county,
and the Collector OF the State and county taxes
for said county, in the above entitled matter, of
that portion of the land assessed to J. 5. Robin
son, in the 9th district of said county, and laid
off and surveyed under the direction of said Treas
urer and Collector be ratified and confirmed, un
Less cause to the contrary be shown, or before
the 2lst day Of February, A. ID. 1881, provided Il
copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed and published in TOwsOntOwn, Baltimore
county, once in each of three successive weeks
before the said 2lst day of February, A. D. 1881.
The report and exhibits show that the property
was sold for taxes due for the year 1879, to the
County Commissioners of Baltimore county for
fifty two dollars, cash.
RICHARD GRASON.
True Copy-Attest:
Feb. St. WIN. NJ. ISAAC, Clerk
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Loft Out in the Cold.

We have received the following with request
to publish it "Messrs. Editors-We are not
anxious to see our names in print, but having
seen all the names of those published Except two)
who took part in the enjoyable surprise party held
at "Hickory Hip on the 2Sth, we naturally feel
as though we had been left out in the cold. We
cannot believe that the omission was an oversight,
but that it was intentional and meant
slur upon us. We not vain in our own estima-
ton but we consider ourselves worthy of notice
as some of our kind friends with whom we enjoyed
ourselves well on that occasion, especially your
correspondent the worthy "Knarf" ENEG
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
The Canton Institute.

The report of the Workingmen's Institute for
January, 1881, shows that during the month $40
workingmen visited the rooms. The following
contributions are acknowledged Money!. 5.
Gilman, 500; George S. Brown, S25. Coal
Baker 4 Whitley, 4 tons stove COAL Books
Senator Whyte, William Whitelock and G. NJ. A.
Schumacher Il Co. send % weekly papers regu-
larly, in the German, Polish and Bohemian Ian.
guages. Two large, cheerful and well-lighted
rooms have been prepared for class instruction in
mathematics, drawing and music,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12

A private letter from Hon. D. G. II. Emory,
dated Luthervie, Feb. 9th, informs us that he is
improving slowly, but that he still suffers from
dyspepsia. He says 81 will be 70 years. of age
to morrow (my birthday which l expect to en-
Joy at my quiet and pleasant home with my chill
dren and grandchildren. l have been blessed
greatly beyond my deserts. Though never in
robust health have been able to lead an active
life in my profession. j. - l do not know that
my health will admit of further activity in my
profession but 1 am content to submit to the
headings of Him who knows what is best for me. =
We are very glad to know that the JUDGES better
and hope he may be speedily restored
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
B. PAYNE BUTLER, Attorney, Towsontown.
NISI.

In the matter of the sale By Henry c. Htehins, the
Treasurer Of Baltimore county, and the Codiec-
tor Of State and County Tares for said county,
for non payment Of tages Of land assessed to
LUTHER ". REYNOLDS, 3D. District, for
the year IS79-In the Circuit Court for Bahi-
more county.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Balti-
more county, this 26th day of January, A. D.
1881, that the sale made and reported by Henry
c. Hutchins, the Treasurer o. Baltimore county,
and the Collector of he State and county taxes
for said county, in the above entitled matter, of
that portion of the land assessed to Luther NJ.
Reynolds, in the Sd district of said county, and
laid off and surveyed under the direction of said
Treasurer and Collector, be ratified and confirm
ed, unless cause to the contrary be shown, on or
before the 2lst day of February, A. ID. 1881, pro-
vded q copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in TowsontOwn,
Baltimore county, once in each of three success
sive weeks before the said 2lst day of February,
A. D. 1881 The report and exhibits show that
the property was sold for taxes due for the year
1879, to the County Commissioners of Baltimore
county for sixty mine dollars, cash.
GEO. YELL0TT.
True Copy-Attest:
Feb. ST.. WIN. NJ. ISAAC, Clerk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
From Kinesville. 18th District.

,Sickness-During the past winter there has
been much sickness in this neighborhood, princi-
pally pneumonia and few cases of scarlet fever,
bat have heard of no deaths up to this time.
Sudden Death.--The wife Of Rev. John Herr,
pastor of the German Lutheran church at this
place, was taken suddenly i'll on Monday night,
3lst ut., and died the following Wednesday
morning. A son of Mr.. II. is also lying danger
ously i'll of pneumonia and congestion of the
brain. Rev. Mr.. Herr recently moved here from
Buffalo, N Y, and is much thought of by his
congregation and the neighbors generally.
A Fish Huckster on Runners.-'rhe very unusual
sight was witnessed here a few days ago when a
fish hukster passed through in sleigh, selling
fresh behring's at II cts. per dozen.
Food for the Crors-A great many patches of
corn yet remain standing in the fields, making ex
cellcnt feasting for the crows. IL.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Donation PARTY.

About o'clock on Tuesday evening party of
about twenty five ladies and gentlemen were seen
passing along the streets of Wavcrly, heavily
laden with the good things ofthis lifeand looking
as though they removing the effects of a
wholesale grocery store. They proceeded to the
residence of their pastor, Rev. L. NJ. Barker, of
the Baptist church, for the purpose Of celebrating
his birthday. The company spent most delight
ful evening and departed feeling well satisfied
that it was indeed "morc blessed to give than to
receive"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Installation of Officers.

On Monday night last the following persons were
installed officers of Della Lodge, No. 1S9, 1. 0. g.
T., of Union, LIST district to serve for the ensuing
three months: P. w. C. T., Charles Holden; w.
C. T., BENZ. F. Mellor; W. V. T., Mrs. Mary Car
roll R. s., C. F. Beckett A. r. S., Miss Leila
" Brown F. s., Joshua Hilton Treas, Johnzey
Jones M, Frank Frost; D. NJ, Miss Lizzie
Bryan I. g., William Mcclure 0. g., Jerome
Grimes r. II. s., Miss Maggie Dykes; L. II. s.,
Miss Salle @. Phillips.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12

Mil Supplies, 6c.-Attention is invited to the
advertisement of Mr.. VIM. C. Codd, No. 312
Alceanna street, Baltimore who deals extensively
in engineers and machnists supplies, hardware
of all kinds, &c. Owners of steam threshing ma
Chimes and in fact machinery Of all kinds, can
have their wants supplied by Mr.. Codd at bottom
prices. 1t will pay yoa to call on him when in
need Of any thing in his line.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12

Els- Most of the leading iron manufacturers of
Pittsburgh speak cheer:ully of the outlook of the
trade All the mills are working, some Of them
on double time, and orders are coming in steadily.
The relations between employers and employees
seem to be very amicable, and prices are well
maintained, giving reasonable profit.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12

Erfensire Store House.--Mr. VIM. J. II. Gluck,
the wellknown Gay street stove and tinware
dealer has enlarged his store by taking in another
wareht use and his Nos now are 90, 9S and 100,
between the bridge and front street. By his adver-
tisement in days paper it will be seen that he
has greatly enlarged his stock and is offering
superior inducements to purchasers. He is
wde-awake business man and always up with the
times,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Runaway Match.

A 10th district correspondent furnishes the fol-
lowing "Mr. -, well-to-do farmer living
near Norrisvie, IIarferd county has avery pretty
and attractive daughter who was general ia
vorite in the neighborhood. gentleman, con
siderably her senior, attracted by her charms
and commenced paying court to her. His visits
becoming too frequent the stern father objected
and told his daughter that he did not care to have
Mr. - visit the house again. Mr.. - did
come once more, however, and this time matters
were all arranged for clandestne wedding. In
a few days thereafter the young lady requested
her brother to drive her to public house not far
distant and on their way thther they met Mr.
- in his sleigh. The sister quietly changed
sleghs and was driven by her lover to the par
sonage in Norrisville where the knot was soon
tied and they departed. The extday the daugh-
ter returned to her fathers house and introduced
herself as the wife of Mr. The parents
having had no objection to the match except on
account of the discrepancy Of their ages-she
being about twenty and he about fiity-have de-
cided to make the best of it and all have become
reconcied."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Arrested for Stealing Wood.

Within the past few days officer G. 7. Brown has
arrested Joshua Gilbert, John Herbert, Frank
johnson, Joe johnson and Andrew Dorsey, color
ed, and Michael Baling, white, on the charge of
stealing wood from Ridgely's woods All of them
gave bail before Justice Gallagher for a hearing.
The same officer on Tuesday arrested Henry
Walker charged with threatening the life of George
Washington Grant He gave security to keep the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12
Legal Notices.
B. PAYNE BUTLER, Attorney, Toasontown.
ORDER NTSI.

ORDER NISI.
In the matter Of the sale by Henry C. Hutchins, The
Treasurer Of baltimore county, and the Cottec-
tor Of State and County Tases for said county,
for non-paymeat Of tares Of land assessed 10
ADOLPH STORK or SHIRK, 18Th District,
for the gear 1s79-hhe Circuit Court for BGtti-
more county.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Balti-
more county, this 10Th day of January, A. D. 1881,
that the sale made and reported by Henry c.
Hutehins, the Treasurer of Baltimore county, and
the Collector of the State and county taxes for
said county, in the above entitled matter, of that
portion of the land assessed to Adolph Stork or
Shirk, in the 18th district Of said county, and
laid off and surveyed under the direction of said
Treasurer and Collector, be ratified and confirm
ed, unless cause to the contrary be shown, on or
before the 2lst day Of February, A. ID. 1881, pro-
vided a copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Towsontown,
Baltimore county, in each of three successive
weeks before the said 21st day of February, A. ID.
1881. The report and exhibits show that the
property was sold for taxes due for the year 1879,
to the County Commissioners of Baltimore county
for seventy-two dollars and nineteen cents, cash.
GEO. YELL0TT.
True Copy-Attest:
Jan. 29.-4t.1 VIM. NJ. ISAAC, CLERK.
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Deceased.

Mrs. Mary A. Hutchins, wife of Alonzo Hutch
ms. and sister of Mr.. John p. Kennedy one of the
bailis of the Circuit Court for this county, died
at the residence of the latter, Shirk street, in
the belt, on Tuesday last. Mrs. Hutchins had
been cripple for many years and within few
months past had suffered from severe attack OF
tvnhOid fever.
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Richard ]. Cuttings, Attorney.
OF PUBLICATION.
IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST ESTATE
OF LORD AND ROBINSON.

In THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY
IN EQUITY.
December Term, 1880. J
ORDERED this 23d day of December, A. ID.
1850. bv the Circuit Court for Baltimore county,
that Richard J. Cuttings, Trustee, give notice by
causing copy of this order to be published IN
Baltimore county and in two newspapers puollsh-
ed in Baltimore city once week for four success
sive weeks to the creditors of Charles W. Lord, to
the creditors of Lord and Robinson and to the
creditors of Robinson, Lord and Company, who
were such on the 29th day of September, A. d.
1880, to file their claims, duly authenticated with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore cOun-
ty, on or before the LIST day Of april, A. ID. 1881
RICHARD GRASON, Chief Judge, &c.
True Copy-Test:
WILLIAM NJ. ISAAC, Clerk.
Ian I5-5t,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-02-12

MorJmger's Emporium Of Foshion.-John IL.
Marburger, fashionable merchant taller, As north
Green street, Baltimore, has a very large and at
tractive stock of goods to which he invites atten-
ton lie has very fine store and claims that his
house is "tbe only place in the city to get first
class suit of clothes made at ready made prices.
Cal, and see him.