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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Church Corner Stone Laying.

The corner stone of the new Abbott Memorial
Chapel at Highlandtown, 18th district. vas laid
on Sunday afternoon las; in the presencf Of \
large coneour.c of people. number % clergy
were present; alec Mr Horace Abbott and
family. Mr. !. :. Gilman, Mr.. J. n. stiekney, Mr..
II. II. Mallory ami others. In tine stone which wAs
placed on the southeast corner Of the building.
were deposited United states coins and currency,
copies % the daily and religious papers, photo
graphs Of Mr. Abo,i and family. of the builder and
sub builders. q the United tates buildings At
Washington. names of those VINO contributed, .
sketch of the church. etc. The programme Of the
services was a. follows Singing Of the lOIst
hymn. "Croun Hin Lord Of Al :; invocation. by
Rev. u. y. Jone. reading Of iist u the contents
Of the corner stone. BY Rev. J. wynpe Jones, and
also sketch q the congregations history by the
same gentleman: addresses by Rev. X. II. Fulton
aud Rev. !. 7. smith. and benediciion by Rev.
A. y. Gross.
The new bailiins {. eliebiy situated on an
etninence uhieh commands. Gne view aud IL IL
expected uiil be ready for worship early In Sep
TENDER. The ground was valued AZ $4,000. but
the owner. Mr.. Henderson, kindly donated one
half Of tina; amount 60 the congregation. Mrs.
Isabella Brosn. also contributed 81 200 Mr.. Geo.
:. Brosn. $500 aud Mr. John :. Gilman. e500
towards IL. purchase. Nr Horace Abbott. Who 10
the proprietor q the Abbott Iron Works, has con.
tribs,ed Ell. Ooo. ~hieh Gill pay for the erection
Of the chapel. Abupdanes u space is lei, on the
lot and II i proposed ia the future 90 cree,
fine church adjoining the chapel. With atover and
spire zoe feet in height The chapel will be leo
feet in length by sboet forty in WIDTH and wiiI be
. handsome structure
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
From cocksysvilis. 9Th District.

The fansrai 81 Mrs. Ella Barker, wife Of Mr.
Graham Barker, of Baltimore, and daughter q Mr..
George Je.soP. took place AZ Shsruood church.
MonAay afternoon. The services we're eondueted
BY the rector, Rev. Mr.. Pindsli. assisted BY a
clergyman from the city.
The location Of sherwood church is . most beaa-
tfui one and uith some outside improvements 10
could be made much more attractive. The rector,
Rev. Mr.. Pinieli. has laborei earnestly among bic
people and his efforts are appreciated.
Mr.. Thos- d. Mitchell. who vas lately nomihs-
ted and confirmed as Justice % the Peace. Is one
of best citizens and doubt will attend faith
fsiy 70 the dutie. % his ofkee. The oaiee having
been unsought BY him be vas surprised 90 hear
Of his appointment. Hes engA ged In the basiness
Of harness making.
Cockey is improving rapidly, several nes
houses having lately been completed. The land
in the nsighboThood is Of the best quality and IL
held ., high figures. Immediately in the place
land can't be bought for less than SOC per acre
The worshington farm. nos owned By Col. Walter
= frankiin. Il one Of the fnest in the county, and
wil! &c doubt be further improved. a. the cOlobei
knows what good place 10.
Mr.. John Bosisy of wm.. owns two places near
the village and farms. - he says. for pleasure
principally. lie seems 10 delight In IL and sue.
eeeds equally veil. II not better. than thsse uho
farm for profit Last year be raised good crops.
his cheat yisiiing Is bushels 20 the acre. His
pnncipai bu.insss u lime burning In which he has
been engaged for many years.
Mr.. Wight has n very desirable farm and resi-
dence. AID his land Is very prOiuetise His crops
generally average well. coming fully Up u no;
ssrpassisg those of his nsighbors.
Mr. y. Mclean Hariisty has an excellent farm
aud an attractive home. lie studies well hi, work
and carefully carries out his plans. lie is also
engaged in selling agricultural implements, lie.
Mr.. Henry Hoffman. . cooper by trade. has been
ssasring sith inhanafory Theumatism for several
weeks and has been confined 20 his bed.
Business % all kinds 10 active and none need be
idle Who have . disposition 10 work, the wages
being rumanerative. C..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
From Chestnut Ridge. eth District.

An agent for Corse's nurseries has been through
our nsighborhood taking orders for trees and
vines and met with fair success. This 10 as it
should be. Our people hare been humbagged
enough By irresponsible agents for unknown and
perhaps irresponsible frms Il 10 certainly to our
Interest 70 patronixe home enterprise.
Mr.. Henry Cronhardt lost valuable farm horse
last Saturday. lie stared 20 Baltimore when one
Of his horses got foot last In frozen wagon rut
Tell and broke bis leg. Good horses are scarce
and high, aud 20 lose one nj this busy season Il .
double ivss.
think Il would be \ good plan for farmers
travelling the roads used BY the wood and lumber
men, In Carrolls woods and elsewhere, to have
their horses insured when the mills get In full
operation We may expect very bad and even dan
gerous roads for some time % come.
One Of your correspondents asks. "whcre are
the peace officers Of the sth districtf" I answer.
attending 10 their legitimate business, which they
In common with other people should do. II Is no
part Of their duty 20 act ne guardians Of tho
morals Of their neighbour as spies or detectives.
Bat when just complaint 10 made by responsible
persons. under oath, then We will be found ready
20 do our duty. JrsTIcE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Grand Jury Report.

The Grand Jury for the March term ef the Cir
cut Court. adjourned on the 2sth Of March. after
being IN session fifteen days. The following re.
port .n submitted 10 the Court
I'VE have sxamined 100 witnesses In 81 cases
brought 10 oar attention, dismissed 20 charges.
found ~ presen,msnts aud 3 true bills. We
have recommended the release Of too prisoners
from jail. We have visited the jail, and take
pleasure In certifying 10 its neat and clearly con
diiion. The appearance ofthe prisoners indicated
that q propef regard for their health aud comfort
10 observed By the shsria. We reeommendeS that
= nsu oil cloth be laid on the aoor Of the hall and
0fhce. the one nos In use being worn out and the
foor beisg thereby injured.
The committe appointed 10 examine the books
Of the eoan;y Treasurer made the following report
which IL appended 90 the report Of the Grand
Jury That the Law had not been complied uiih
By the late Treasurer. M. II. c. Hutehias. as his
accounts hlsi December 80, issl, have not the
necessary afidavits attached TIE auditors ledger
shous the amount of taxes due for ISIS 10 b. 81.
e09. % the amount Of erroneous and insolveuf,
is,60s.t5; amount claimed a. insolVent and eFro-
neoas, s5,s90. Amour; due for 1879, after de-
dacting ss,otl.s3 for erroneous and ibsolvent.
$l.s7s.sS. An examination Of the Treasurer
books and accounts, as apparently Contemplated
By the law, would require much more time than
ne haze At our disposal.
AS far a. ne have been able TO discover. the
Treasurer and his Efficient clerks are 20 be esm-
mended for the neat AMI systematic eondaet 81 the
oelee, and the uniform courtesy extended 20 per-
sons having business Intercourse with them"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
From un,onv,lle. 18th District.

think this neishborhooi can hardly be ex.
eeiied in the advancement II 10 making. A. this
time there are four splendid Dwellings IN course
Of erection. which, when completed. will add
greatly tothe appearance ,fthis delighffn locality.
The farmers are all Intelligent and progressive
and are constantly adding improvements 20 their
places By improving their Dwellings. erecting new
fences, taking up waste lands. Ae. In addition
10 all this We expect soon 10 see the iron horse
steaming through our beautiful valley, and this
will add an additional charm 10 the scene and an
impetus to business of Ill kinds.
DR.. John s. Green. son ef Mr.. Joshua u. Green,
the weli-knoun and prosperous farmer Of Hartford
county, has located At Mrs.. Morrison's, near this
place. where he IL making considerabie progress
In his profession.
Rev. A. s. Afford. the newly appointed minis-
ter Ger Lang Green Circuit. preached his arrt
mon 10 wiiSon's ". Z. church. this place. on sun
day last. His discourse. which vasysry able and
impressive was listened &c With interest BY large
ssiisnee. many nenbsn Of other dsso1inaiics NJ
being present.
Nc. George n. Hsns, of this place. who vas
kicked By . horse sems time ago. from the elects
Of which be Gas confined 10 the house. 10 again
ale 10 Be oct and is active and thsrosgh- going
~ ever.
Mr.. wsshinston shearman. the assessor Of new
property On this district, has been 10 the neigh
borhood making notes 81 the numerous buiiiing
improvements going on.
Farmers are taking advantage Of the favorable
weather which ve nos enjoy and are bssy piow-
Ing and preparing for seeding. Ae. EenoEs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Meeting Of the County Grange.

The regular quarterly Meeting q Baltimore
County Grange vas held =; the hall Of Garrison
Forest Grange. Pike.vilIe, on Tuesday. G. Lyon
Rogers. Master; Col. Daniel Jenifer. Overseer.
aud Charles u. Rodgers. Secretary. The reports
froSa the Oranges within it, jurisdietion sho~ed
undated activity. and one new Grange established
since the last quarterly meeting. short addresses
weFe delivered BY james Portland. Master d
Homeland Grange. aud WIN. n. sands. Lecturer
of the Cosniy Grange. and the question Of the
most profitable crops for farmers 10 raise 10 the
vicinity Of Baltimore was discussed By the dele.
gates. some % the speakers being Thos. D. Todd.
Richard Vincent. Jr.. Arthur Chenouiih. A. B.
Foreman. Andres J. Rogers and Francis Sander
son. G. Lyon Rogers gave his experience in
building sios. or air tight pits. for storing green
fodder corn for feeding his dairy cattle. With
some statements AZ % the economy 81 this new
process. 4 memorial uss adopted calling upon
the Legislature 90 refuse all appropriation 90 the
Agricultural College. on the ground that re-
turn. made BY IL for the iberalisy ofthe STATE
and that agriculture 1. no, benefited thereby.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
From oardenviIie. iath District.

Mrs. Weber, wife of Frederick Weber, brewer
living On the Hartford road. had the misfortune 20
fall from = chair. breaking her leg beow the knee
This is the same family that has been so afflicted
the pas, winter. having lost two grown daughters
and \ son.
Henry Noble. living on the old Philadeipha
road. was engaged In cleaning I'D gun and be-
ing unable to get the powder out he resorted 90
the dangerous experiment Of heating an iron
ram-rod red hot atd running IL into the barrel
Of course an explosion followed and one Of his
hands was torn In . shocking manner.
John Evans. son nj Mr.. john W. Evans. Of this
place. met wi;h a serious accident a few days ago
lie was leading q horse 90 water uAea the ss;fas
kicked him ia the Ease. knocking him senseiess.
The toe Of the shoe struck him in the mouth and
the calks in the forehead. cutting and bruisins
him To a terrible manner
Mr.. John Beckman. while returning from the
city Hith load of manure on the wagon, had the
misfortune 90 fall head foremos; 90 the pike in
juring himself - severely that he had 20 be con.
vcyei TO his home by Mr.. George Rineek. who
Va. passing at the time Al the above cases
we're attended by DIR. George D. Corse.
We are again having trouble with fires in the
woods. There were tuo on Saturday Iast--one
on the property Of Mr.. Geo. W. Williams and on
Mr. VIM. u. Reever's property. Considerable
tisaber was destroyed. II 10 the opinion Of many
that these 6Tes are started BY malicious persons
With sies 60 getting the dead wood. Some
families in the upper end ofthe district make their
living by cutting this wood al hauling IL O. the
city. Many Il the osneu Of these woodlands live
at a distance and knou no hing ofihs destruction
that - being wrought.
an glad O. see that your eorrcsp0nients.
many Of whom have been silent for long time
have again got 10 work. Brothess Of the quill
give "a the ness from your respective Ioealities
Otto wurner, prop'r of the brewery formerly own
ell By q. c. lIertlein. ins, with an sceiden; few
days ago while driving . spirited horse to~ards
the city. In deseendtsS Herring Run hill the
horse ran into another carriage. throsins Mr..
wurner oa; Agains; the fence and injsring him 90
". A. Il.
The question asked BY our correspondent will
BE- answerei neat ueek.-Eis. USIoS.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
From philopolI ). ath pistr,cl.

A very large congregation was present at bos-
leys church on Sunday afternoon last 20 greet the
Rev. J. N. Davis, the new minister. Ills theme
was"Faith." upon which he preaehedan excellent
sermon. Every attention vas given BY his hearers,
who expressed themselves - being well pleased.
lie stated that he came among the people q stran-
ger and asked their prayers aud assistance. his
chief object being the conversion of souls. Our
Methodist friends appreciate god preaching and
the pastoral abors Of their ministers and general
ly reward them with large congregations and Gu
courage them In many ways. The new organ was
used on this occasion, Mics Nellie Brown presid-
ing.
Rev. Mr.. Davis will preach next Sunday, ct Ioi
q. M, at Jessops, and az >, p. m. nc Warren, where
Il l. expected he will meet large congregations.
Glencoe Grange Club will hold its monthly
meeting ct Gorsuch Hall. April 5th, at u p. m,
when the question, "whieh l. the best way 20 I'm.
prove soiisl" will be discussed. Mr. A. 4. Sud.
Ter, Of Queen AIMS county, u expected 10 make
an address. The meeting promises 10 be one Of
much interest and should have the attention Of the
farmers.
Several families In this nsighborhood have late.
~ suffered from the depredations Of chicken
thieves. Al one place the number was reduced
from 40 10 90. These thes call forth the loudest
denuneiatiOn and they osght TO be put stop 10.
II was my pleasure TO attend the meeting Of the
Everett Literary Society. at the residence Of Mr..
Elias Matthews, Thursday evening, March Esd.
most interesting programme was presented and
those taSing part were Miss Sarah Matthews.
Chas. II. Price. Vim. c. Brooks, Miss Clara Mat.
thsws. Miss Martha Matthews and Thomas o.
Matthews. A very acceptable treat vas served
which Was highly enjoyed. Tho Society has 20
members aud possesses much talent. The next
meeting will be held at the residence Of Mr.. Eli
A. Matthews.
While On eonversation with Mr.. Elias Matthews
I was informed that the mill In which he learned
his trade is the same now owned BY him, vas built
IN 1912 and was formerly run BY Mr.. Peregoy.
There 10 also \ saw mill connected and both hnd
plenty Of work, there being an abundant supply
Of water. Mr.. ". IL IS years Of age and 10 still
In robust health. Several months ago, while he
and his wife were crossing street In Baltimore.
they were struck and injured BY q team. but not
seriously although Mrs. Matthews has not yet en-.
tirely recovered from the effects.
The property Of Mr.. Thos. n. Matthews. for
merly rented by Mr.. David stcuart. has been rent
ed by Mr.. Hammond of Ca,onsvilie.
Mr.. Samuel n. Price. who has charge Of the
road leading from York pike to bic farm. 10 put
ting bridges over the streams and maeaietniiing
II. The manner in which the work Il being done
10 worthy Of commentator and should serve ~
an example 90 Others. PntioroLfs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Accidents NJ Canton.

On Friday 81 last week ". Burke. employed 10
the blacksmith shop Ct ". u Kanne. While attempt.
ing % straighten q bar Of steel. IL broke and .
portion % II struck his Iet arm between the wrist
and elbow. sesering some of the arteries and
making very ugly wound.
On the sane day . nan namei Roche, engineer
in the can;sn rolling snin had too ergers % his
ief, hand severed BY having them caught In the
machinery Of the mill
On Saturday George Bennett, IL years Of age,
employed in v. D. Naiiory's packing house. had
the middle hnger % his right hand 90 badly
crushed in dye press that IL vas found necessary
20 amputafe IL.
John stsigeruald. aged u years. who sustained
very serious injuries on the 18th % March By be-
Ing thrown from . wagon, died from the effects
thereof on Monday last.
Ga Thsrsiay esenins laborer named Nicholas
Nelson, living AZ Canton. fell down the hold Of .
vessel loading at Locus, Point and received in
juries from which he died In . fes hours.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Looks Like q Hard Case.

Casper Hoffman. BY bis counsel. on Wednesday
hied bill in equity In the Circuit Court here,
against Sarah ssi Henry Mace, sskiss ss isjsne.
tion 60 restrain the respondents from selling GER
tain real estate The ball alleges tha; the property
in question uas decided by complainant 20 respon-
dents. resersing life interest In the former. and
on farther condition that the latter paid him .
certain proportion Of the crops, boarded him and
did his washing. II 10 further alleged that AFTER
possession % the premises Vas obtained the CON-
pizinant uas refused board, 4e., and driven from
the premises and that, In ordsrts avoid starvs-
tion. be had 10 20 10 the county aimshouse. where
he nov 10. The court issued the injunction %
prayed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Tho Emory Grove Association.

The annual meeting Of the Emory Grove Camp
Meeting Association Vas held in Baltimore Tues
day night A paper submitted BY the president
&c his annual report rehearsei the foreclosure %
the mortgage upon the grounds Of the association
and the sale Of the property. as well a. Statements
concerning the purchase Of the grove by himself.
Joshua Register and Rev. D. n. Carroll. Exeep-
tions we're taken BY Mr.. Carroll 10 some % the
Statements, and on motion Of Rev. L. u. Cole the
paper Submitted by the president vas referred 60
. committee Of eve stockholiers. Who are 60 decide
how much Of the paper shall 90 on record as the
report % the president. The committeemen are
Ms,sfs. L. 10. Cole. J. D. seidenstricker. sammer-
eeia B.l4-i., Zaehariah Mitchell and e. W.
siagle, Who we're empowered TO call the neat
meeting of Stockholders, ct which time the cleo
tion Of ofesrs will take place. No action vas had
spOn The matter Of holding . camp meeting this
year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Property Transfera bal Raltinore County.

Property Transfers IN Baltimore County.
Deed, Leases, Mortgages, Bills Of Sale, etc., 70
ceived for record In the Office Of the Clerk Of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county;
DEEDS.
Thos. p. Badger 10 Susan CLARK, assignment.
Jacob Hare 20 Elizer J. Hare.
John q. Msisr 4 vi. % John Z. r. Jenkins.
4. N. Nourse. trustee. Ae, 10 WIN. T. MARYLAND.
Chas. w. Ridgeiy 70 David III Carroll Ct nj.
Thomas Hughes, trnstee, 10 WIN. u. Hooper.
Vim. y. Hooper TO Emma stansbury, &c.
VIM. r. Hooper 90 WIN. J. Hooper.
Reuben Jones 10 Martin Kesmodei.
Lucinda Brown ct al. % Reuben Jones.
Samuel Martin 10 WIN. d. Marks, assignt.
WIZ. schiuderberg To WiIhslmina Ran, assign't.
J. A. q. 0oetE VI % Justice II. Danreglock.
David q. Mcfntosh, trustee, 70 Eliza Wheat.
ii. G. Hutehins, treasurer, 10 Jos. $. Hoshali.
LEAsEs
sam1 ". France wE 10 George Godfrey.
WIN. Z. Hooper 10 VIM. J. Hooper.
WIN. J. Hooper 10 WIN. Z. Hooper.
Martin kesmodei a VT. 10 Lucinda Brown, &c.
John link 4 w. to Md. cornet Band.
WIN. Lovs,, A vi. 70 Richard Hamilton $500.
Geo. Godfrey TO winans Permit Land aud Loan
Company, 81. $50.
csrolias white and hush. to Home Bldg. Asso.
No. n, $500.
WIN. II. Benson 4 W. TO Milton Miller, s2as.
Randolph e. seholi TO WIN. II. schoii, s9i9.2I.
Company, $500.
Nancy Trout 70 A. McDonsid, $500.
Townsend ?. AIlen 4 W. to Mrs. Agnes s.
Emory, $1,000.
@. II. Palmer w. to Ezekiel Matthews. $500.
wm. w. Holloway to Mary A. Talbot, $1,000.
Geo. W. Aigire q vi. TO II. W. Peregoy. 81 200.
Vim. X. Carroll TO sasannah Hunt, $1,000.
Patrick w. Madden a w. 10 J. T. Foley. $500.
Geo. W. Brown 4 Mercer to WIN. ". Eliicott,
$3.9i..i0.
German Fire Insurance Company, $500.
Margaret =. Wheat et al. 20 Richard W. Tenn
pieman, 8, 800.
Mary A. Deeher to George q. Hooper, 500.
Eliza Wheat a hush. 20 franklin Permit Bldg.
Asso., 5000.
George Fox 4 W. TO Franklin Permanent Bldg.
Asso., $3.50.
The Great Fails Bldg. Asso. to Albert A. Miller.
Martha T.. Morgan Go George Pitt.
Clara ID. Degenhardt Co Julian J. Chifolm.
BALTIC. Savings Loan 4 Trust Co. Co w. Loye;t.
Samuel ~. Ritter TO George W. whestley.
Franklin Permit Bldg. Asso. Co DR.. W. ". ".
Campbell.
Joseph Nash, executor. to Joseph Nash.
John Stewart 20 GEORGE STEELE. &c.
Carrollton Land 4 Loan Asso. 60 Louis Klein.
Catherine Cameron 10 Ezekiel Matthews.
John ". Hunt to VIM. q. Palmer.
Thomas Humphrey 10 Margaret $. Wheat ct al.
Joshua ". Matthews. executor. TO John Stewart.
Henry james To- christian Wolf.
Home Mutual Bldg. Also. TO George Fox.
AIT SALE.
VIM. II. Dempsey TO Usher Clsbaush, $500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01
Hiehiandsovn Fire Company.

The house occupied BY Chemical Engine CON-
pany No. aud Rescue Hook and Ladder Con-
pany. Of the Baltimore county Gre department. ct
Highlandtewn, has recertly been repaired and re-
6ttsd 10 = manner which makes u nearly an equal
81 the houses of the city department. The horses
have the most approved stalls. sliding poles have
been introdsced and the quarters % the men are
models OF comfort and eonvenienee. The ofisers
of the Highiandtown dspartmsnt are; J. Fred.
Wiessner, assistant Gre commissioner; Edward
Richards. captain; George Grace and Thomas
canpbeli. drivers; n. Herr. r. uiildebrandt. L.
Decker. wn- Miehss', G. schsiun snd A. wsstsr-
mast, laldernea.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-04-01

On Wednesday Of last week Mr. Charles m.
Baker. 81 Cross Keys. Pals road lest his vauahie
old family mare "Nsppa." st the age Of q years.
she having been IN bis pessessisn 10 ysars. In
her day this had bsss one % the fnest animals On
the county and being fast trotter vas seldom
passed on the road She possessed every coed
quality and vas highly pVissd BY M. Baksr's
family. On The day below her death che per-
formed her sssai vsFk ani whsa pct In The stable
~NsppA- Gas the dam Of NJ. Davis Bakers we'll
knsw Marshai xsy.