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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

THANKS to Pennel Bros, of Green
Vale, Tenn, lobe Armstrong, of Lake
Charles, and Dir. ID. H. Reeves, of Dry
Greek, Caleasieu parish, for new sub
seription to the EcHo. May they live
long and prosper.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

TnE sad intelligence of the death of
Mr.. +. S. Wood, one Of the oldest and
most respectable citizens Of Galveston,
reached us Friday. Dir. Wood has
lived to "a green old age and has been
one of the thoroughly progressive men
of his day. lie leaves behind him an
interesting family, to whom we extend
our sincere sympathy in their great
loss and bereavement.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

VIZ GALL attention to the advertise
ment of Mr.. Julius Frank, to be found
in this issue. BE sure and read his
advertisement, and at the same time
remember that Mr. Frank comes to US
well recommended. Therefore, what
is Vermilionville's loss is our gain.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

A second hand fire proof safe as
good as new, for sale On easy terms, by
j w Bryan.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

By a VOTE Of thirty-iEe to seventeen
the United STATES Senate, on the 2sd
ultimo, passed the bill to put Ulysses
s. Grant, rich civilian, on the retired
list Of the army, where he does not
belong. This was not done for the
purpose of giving him additional hon
ors, says the HawesyilIe Democrat, but
in order that he may pocket, as pay
for q sinecure Office during the rest Of
hislife, more than Ten thousand dol
lars a year
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

SPLENDID line of boys clothing, Just
opened at A. H. Moss.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

While the country At large is ready
to favor reduction in the internal
revenue taxation, il is doubtful if
public sentiment is ready for any ma
terial reduction in the taxes on whisky
and beer.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

THE meeting of the Ladies' Mite
Society of them. Z, Church, South,
at the residence Of Mr.. Z. Il. Riddick,
proved quite success. The evening
was rapidly and agreeably spent. The
R. X, +. quintet band honored the
meeting with serenade, for which
they have the heartfelt thanks of the
society. The next meeting will be at
the residence of Mr.. Adolph Meyer
on next Friday night. The collected
mites amounted TO. SO 10.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

A SPECIAL edition of the Houston
Post, and with it an excellent map of
Texas, reached us by mail this week.
This edition of the Post and the ac-
eompanying map are unmistakable
evidence of the energy aud perseyer-
ance Of the managers Of the paper.
The map is as good, if not better, than
any we have ever seen Of Texas. The
information contained in the issue re-
ferred to is instructive and entertain
ing. In fact the entire " get up" is
in accord with the thrift, energy and
public spirit Of Houstonians.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-03-11

Our GroeeEH are The very best
brands, and ehsrs IL any hease
IN This place. Fisaye money by
ealling eafly 81 neastore Of
FRANK,
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
Feminine Revenge.

Madison Avenue Extended" IL q street that
runs from Boundary avenue 60 the main Park gate.
a. il very well known. on both sides there are
many very handsome residences. and il il one of
the swell drives 90 Druid lliii in spite Of the
passenger railway tracks that dishgure the street
when Il was opened, the majority of the owners
of the property presented the county (t is in the
Belt With the road bed Some of them, though.
had 10 be appeased BY sum in the guise Of dam
ages One spartan mother held out for more. and
declined to move her grocery back from the cs.
tabiished line for sidewalks. Travellers foot 60
the Park will remember that at one point on the
west side Of the avenue they were obliged TO turn
% TO avoid porch. with ratings 20 IL. This de-
tour !. due tO the indomitable will of the afore.
said spartan mother. Although county jury
under legislative enactment. awarded $500 dam.
ages. which was handed over the fort 10 still held
The last Legislature heaped mp the cup Of bitter.
ness by forbiddins the sale ot liquors on the ave
The grocery" was closed. but there was
"Kevenge :" to the owners Of the neighburing
swell residents. A home made transparency sign
is hung Haunting 20 the aristocraiic breeze which
conveys the cheerful intelligence that rage. old
iron. bottles and brass will be purchased at the
beet market prices. For fear Of any misunder-
standing the exterior has been further decorated
with samples Of the wares, and huttering rags Of
various hue. AMI differing ages alternate with an.
tcdiuyian brio brae Gi the iron aud bras. ages.
The kettles. pots and pans. the ancient linen anl
wooien stua. are in an encouraging state OF pre-
servaii1n but they are not altogether lovely in
the eyes of the unmsthetic. Within day or two
pas, a medieval wagon has been. further more.
hauled up in frcn, of the bri7. brAc. upon which
Is affixed notice that IL Is fore sail" words
TO that eject. Those Who have to turn cut Of the
way for this interesting relic are not at all angry:
it, beauty repays them-p.rhaps. II is stated
that the railinss Of the porch Of that dwelling
have been kicked down doIsn or two times by
indignant pedestrians. This must be mistake
--EaffY 1m.rtras
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
A Very Singular Case.

The Laurel MAJ Heraid of last week says
The modes; and unpretending house Of the late
Samuel Phillips. corner oi Second and Montgomery
streets, has been the focus Of considerable attrAe
ti0n and comment for u week or more. Mr..
Phillips moved 90 woodbcrry. Baltimore county.
and his house stood vacant for n while. A young
lady by the name of Waters. from Anne Arundel
coun,y. got position as teacher IN our public
school here and shortly after married n man by
the name of Bryan. which almost cost her her
situation, but she being excellent teacher they
concluded 60 retain her. She aud her husband
rented the hou.e of Mr.. Phillips aud lived a very
gui,, life. visiting onc in the cighborhood and
no one calling an her. II was the general remark
that thing. looked queer. but no special attention
was paid 20 them. The shutters ofthc house were
never opened aud the occupants were scarcely
ever seen except Mrs. Bryan going 10 and fron,
school. The impression given out that Mr.
Bryan was studying for the ministry and he fie-
qucntly went to Baltimore. The dsnoasasaf. how
ever. came a short timc since. The lady sent in
her resignation teacher. to take effect the 18th
%; March, and last week the husband and wife liz
cut without the knowledge Of any of the neigh
bors. leaving their furniture in the house. Mrs.
Phillips. the widow. returning 90 occupy the house
what vas her CONSERVATION 90 find money, in half
dollar and Eve cent pieces scattered about the
premises, which were upon inquiry. soon ascsr-
tainci to be coun;crfeit-. She sent one of the
children out 10 find some one 90 come and inspee;
the premises. which was done and metal crucibies.
milling machine. plaster cast. of one dollar. hall
dollar and five cent picces. etc. were found on top
Of the wall ia the cellar. between IL and tho floor
Bryan hA. sandy hair and complexion. short full
beard, about i've feet or 10 inches in height,
slender build. somewhere about twenty FIVE or
thirty year, old. and wore large blue glass eye
protectors. Its mystery e. our good town..
people and tits hoped speedy solution will be made
..Ft
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
4 Self Made Marylander.

Hon. Joseph u. Marriott. manufacturing part
ner Of the Home Cotton Mills Of 50. Louis, and
lately elected Speaker Of the Municipal Assembly
for the third time. was born near Roxbury Mills.
Howard county, Nd. lie was left an orphan at .
ve'y early age. Many Of the old residents Of the
Clipper and woodberry factories. in this county.
remember Mr.. Marriott when he cierkcd for
Messrs. o. VI. wardcld 4 Co., in lsji.j. In the
latter year lie vas wounded by tho discharge of a
pistol which he accidentally let fall the ball lodg
ing in the marrow of the ankle bone. II isa Gu.
rious circumstance that the clerk who filed his
situation while wounded Mr.. Geo. d. 0wings.
now Of the 9th dstrie,.) was severely wounded
by the pistol. in the hshds Of a careless per-
son. a few years afterwards. After recovery from
his wound Mr.. Marriott represented several large
commercial houses Of Chicago, in q travelling ca.
paeity. and after the crisis of 1857. located in st.
Louis. in the manufacture Of cotton goods the late
Mr.. II. y. Gambrill being his partner. The
Home Cotton Mills goo Dc have quite n reputation
In the West. Mr.. Marriott hs. visited England
twice to purchase machinery. In politics he was
elected a. an Independent Democrat.
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
Quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting Of Hereford Circuit. NJ.
4. church, convened at Mount Carmel church, on
Saturday last. Preaching in the morning. on
"Christian Experience" by the Presiding Elder.
Rev. X. W. Black. A. noon the ladies OF the ap.
poiniment spread . bountiful dinner which was
heartily enjoyed by all present. AFTER which the
business Of the Circuit was taken up and every in
teres, well considered. The committee on minis
ters' salaries reported that the same amount paid
last year be allowed this year. The present Pre-
siding Elder Is well htted for the position, and
aims TO strengthen his charges. Rev. Mr.. Black
preached . most excellent discourse on Counting &
the cost Of building spiritually, and was listened
TO attsntiveiy by his numerous hearers. After the
sermon the sacrament Of the Lords supper was
administered. The Presiding Elder left for Cor.
such Hall where he preached at night Rev. J.
n. Davis delivered an excellent sermon at night.
In Carmel church, on the Mystery Of GOdliness.' 81
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
From ches,nu. Ridge, 9Th District.

After several weeks silence. during which the
world has continued 60 move and the Ridge with
IT,. shall ,ry again e. notice some Of the hap
penngs of our section.
Mr.. Edward worthing,on has sold large uac,
Of woodland on his Palace farm, 10 Messrs. Smy-
ser Schall. oi York. Pa. understood the price
paid 90 have been slo9 per acre. The land l. on
the south side of the Dover road in tho 9Th dis
tTict. This. with the wood-ieave Of some seven
hundred acres lately sold by Mr.. John n. Carroll
cornpri.es the greater part of the best timber land
on the Riige.
The Ridge cornet Band. organized about four
months since. Is making considerable progress.
Having heard that Emusic hath charms TO sooth
the savage breast" we thought We would visit the
ancient Indian village ot Shawan and try IL on.
So on Saturday evening last We went down in n
fouf horse carriage thay carriagel with colored
(sunburnedl diver and were greeted by quite n
crowd. The big isjHH of the village had WASHED
Of his war.p paint aud walked around with his
hand. in his bFecehes pockets as IL he enjoyed il
immensely.
Mine host treated us right royalty, aud TO the
ladies Of his wgwam especially. TIE band desire
to return thanks for refrcshmcnts kindly prepared
for them. We LEFT about ~ o'clock, making the
hill. re echo With sounds more or less harmoniou
We are somewhat like . child just beginning Go
walk proud of our attainments--and you
need not be surprised. acs.rs Editors, f we visit
your town some time this summer and II we do.
We promise you such q blowing mp that you will
be glad 10 scf sA, NJ 90 get rid ofus tCome along.
well set 'cm np.-Ers.
As the cut worm Il often very destructive to
early tomato plants will give your readers the
benelt Of n very simple preventive which ] have
proved, and which never saw In print. When
setting out plants wrap paper around the stalk
extending from an inch below the surface of the
ground 10 three inches above. The iesvss of old
copy books are excellent for the purpose Simple
but sure. ISo.
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
4 Bold Robbery.

Between J and I o'clock on Monday afternoon
last q white man, apparently tramp, visited the
residence Of Mr. A. d. Taibutt. In this place, and
going into the hall. carried OF oyereoat, dress
coat and hat. Mr.. Talbot was at his stable and
noticed the fellow at the basement kitchen door.
but supposing him 10 DO . tramp, looking for
something 90 eat, paid no attention 60 him and not
until some time afterwards, when he went into the
hall for his coat and bat, both of which miss
Ing, was he aware Of the true character Of the
man. The thief must have gained entrance TO the
hall through the kitchen. and the family being up
stairs he was able TO help himself aud get away
without being heard. lie was afterwards seen
about town carrying . bundle. IfMr Talbot had
gone out TO look for him the chances are the thief
might have been Appreciated.
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
A Ride over ,he Narrow.,auge.

A correspondent of the Baltimore Hcrah on
Sunday last made the trip from Baltimore 90
Towsontown by the new steam road. and says
that fully zoo persons Travelled over the road on
that day. The correspondent continues "The
universal satisiac;ion expressed by everyone met
the train must be very gratifying 10 the officers
and projectors Of the road. The trip 10 a
most deli ghtful one the scenery both pitturesqus
and beautiful, dotted here and there by magnih.
cent country seats. with their wide spread lawns
ani richly cultivated farms. To add TO the
scenery. No,rc Dame Institute. with IL. tall tower
near by the Episcopal church, with spire and
richly giided glistening In the sunlight and
further on. the shepherd Asylum. the gift Of
noble philanthropist. looms up in view. The
ground. are in high state of guilty ation and laid
out in all that good taste and skill can sugges,.
The building. or group Of bsiidings. with its nu-
merous towers, presents a beautiful picture. and
last. but not least. reach the prosperous city
Towsontoun. IL vas gala day for this subur-
ban town. when the of the iron horse echoed
through her streets aud by-ways and the people
realized that they had n veritabls steam railway
connecting them with their less pretentious neigh
Dor. baltimore. The new road is doing q thriving
business. nearly four thousand passengers having
passed over IL in the first two weeks. Consider
able freight has also been transported The roll
ing stock, though yet limited, 10 Of the finest
quality. The ears are models of neatness and
good workmanship. The road-bcd. yet unballasi-
ell, 10 as solid and tae movement Of the trains as
smooth n on roads Of greater pretentions and
wider euage."
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
The Johns VIII Case.

AZ stated In our issue Of last week the jury In
the Johns will case, which had been on trial IN
Baltimore city. returned verdict on Friday
morning. April 2sth, Tor the eaveators, thus set-
ting a.ie the will. Nine of the fifteen issues In
volyed had been conceded for the defendant BY
counsel On both sides and were 90 announced.
The remaining six main issues In the case which
had been contested were all decided By the jury
In favor Of the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs In the
case were Mrs. Sarah A. Hodges aud Mr.. T. liar.
ris Hodges, her husband, and DR.. J. J. Caldwell
and wife. next Of hin 10 the deceased, and eAvea-
tors Of the will. The defendant was Mr.. Henry
V. ID. Johns, the executor named in the viii. 81
the will nearly the whole estate, appraised At $751;
600, was bequeathed 90 Mr.. John Johns and the
executor, Nj. Henry v. d. Johns, who are more
distant relatives Of tho deceased than the eavea-
tors The bulk ofthe property consisted Of several
valuable landed estates In this county. The actual
trial Of the case occupied thirty days. the
verdict being given on the thirty eighth day. II
is stated that proceedings will be taken in the in
tercst Of claimants under n will executed In
August. 1866, fourteen years before the will now
declared invalid, which has been hled In the
Orphans Court Of Baltimore county. Under that
will the larger part Of the estate Is bequeathed to
Miss Bette Merryman. daughter Of the late John
Merrynan of Hayhelds, now Mrs. Black, and the
remainder divided between the children Of the lato
Montgomery Johns, Henry Johns and John X.
Johns. Me.sTs. slingiuG SlingiuG are counsel
for Mrs. Black.
On Monday counsel for the cavatees fled .
petition praying the court not 10 certify the YER
dict rendered BY tho jury to the Orphans Court Of
Baltimore county, claiming that the verdic, is null
and void. IL having been found By jury ofelcyen
qualified members only averrins that one Of the
panel, Mr.. BarTeda Turner, was not competent,
being under twenty Eve years Of age. This TACT,
they add, was not known 10 them until after the
verdict was rendered. The prohibition referred
20 is in article 90. section $, OF the Revised Code
of Maryland. and Is as follows "No person shall
be selected placed the list or panel as ajurOr
who may not have arrived at the age Of twenty
fvc years" A motion for n new trial was also
fled. which takes the ground that the verde. was
contrary TO the Law and the evidence, aud upon
the ground stated In the petition above referred
20. Should a new trial be refused. the case will
then be taken to the Court Of Appeals.
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
Hr. Hol,on Decides 70 Re,ire.

A Baltimore corrcsptnient % the n. y. Spirit
of ~ Tiae., writing under date of April iith.
says: at il with great regre; that am compelled
90 announce 10 the readers of tho Spirit. aud
especially the residents of Mary land, the fact that
Mr.. II. y. IIoltoB, Of Meadow View Stock Farm.
Baltimore county, has fully determined TO retire
from the stock raising business, ani. upon May
- will dispose of all his stock 10 the CHEST bid
der a, public auction. Mr.. Hol,on has been con.
siIering th. matter quite long while. and has at
las, made up bis lnind. after y due consideration
of the subjects. o. sell everything on the farm.
from yearlings up 90 and including the stations
Orange Blossom and Meadow Chief IL IL 20 be
hoped thA, two such valuable stations will not be
allowed 90 leave the State. as their stock. now
coming years old. are just beginning 60 show to
the public that they are tro,;ers of some merit
The brood mares are of the purest strains of boo
they being by Aimont. BiAcktnans Idol, the Ross
man Horse. aud Prince Moscow. Jr.. which shOald
also be kept in this vicinity. | am at los. TO
fully describe my feelings upon Mr.. liolton's de-
termination. but his reason Tor the step fully war
rants the conclusion he has arrived al. which L.
that the large amount Of trouble aud labor in oh
tang the requisite help and the very unsatisfac.
tory manner In which they attend 10 their dItes
while he j. abscn; from the farm. nccessitatng b.
con.ian, supervision. which cannot be given on
account of other business engagements. brought
about his conclusion to retire entirely from the
business, and at once. To show the public that
he in'ends what he says. he Yesterday sold 10 Mr.
!. u. Mallory. the best saddle horse in America
Captain Dick. for one.haf what he asked for him.
si.O00: Jay Gould stallion and an Orange Bios
som colt. 60 Mr. MArburs. AMI a ,e-y promising
lilly. by Orange Blossom. 60 Mr.. =. Ifanson Hi,s,
at figures far below their actual value. Mr.
Frank iicrdic. the popular Pool'selicr. viii no
doubt conduct Mr. iioltnn's sale"
The Baltimore County union., 1882-05-06
Property Transfsrs IN baltimore county.

Property Transfers IN Baltimore County.
Deed. Leases, Mortgages. Bills u Sale. etc.. rs-
ceived for record In the Office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county
DEEDS.
Chas W. Rockefeller o. WIN. Y. Dovan. assign't
J. W. Ruppel TO 5. =. MilleFon. &C.. assign't.
John Glenn ct al. trustees, to John v. FOss.
Herbert II. Blackstone to Conrad weis.
X. Riggs et al, trustees, 10 trustees COlOTed VI.
L. church.
Y. l.. Lawrence a W. to 4. q. Eichelberger.
Benz. y. HorwitE. trustee. to Robert 6ilInor.
J. l.. Hoffman, trustee. to Mary =. Wilson.
ID. II. Emory. trustee. TO 4. q. Cherbonnier. Gc.
e. v caerhannier. No.. To u. q. CherbonnieT.
Jas. q. knoWlden wi. TO jos. Matthews.
Jeremiah Isllott to Augustus Reuter-.
y. Z. Cockey. &C., to G Y. Chcrbonnier.
Alex. Eden % Monumental Fire Insurance Co.
Chas l.. iiebenan 4 wi. to 7. W. Lisbenan.
Mary Newman. de., 10 Charles l.. Liebcnan.
ROderick Arnold o. John 7. Schultheis.
Samuel j. Harman. atty. 60 Matthew koyssF
Lsnnox Bickhead 10 Arthur u. Whitley.
Arthur II. Whitley 10 Lcnnox Bickhcad.
j. j. Evans 10 Woodstock Granite Co. assign't.
ii. Maerschel to Dorothea I.eistncr. assignment.
Dorothea Leistner to Henry Maerschcl, Rssign't.
j. j. Evans 4 vi. TO Woodstock Granite Co.
Michael Duty VT to Susanna Convey.
W.. kecch. trustee. TO John :. liolling gshead.
WIN. 7. MaFkland & W. to Mrs. A. Il. DifIen-
derfier.
c. n",' m .' " ."s''cs sn'nN, ~ y "ate'.
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us' Sto''n WI 10 - T.; "au"'
1eInh o W.. 20 yonh W 1erhan'
80. . - 80" =" "e'"N"'
Christian German 20 John W. German.
Lewis FTeund TO August kahler.
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