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The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Making observations.-The EIlieott City
Timss indulges In the following bit Of talfy and
chagcs tito well-known colored man Of the lst dis
tFiet Remus Adams, an observing aud thrifty
blacksmith at Catonsville, Baltimore county, says
Howard county must be the garden spot Of Mary
land, because, day afssr day, splendid wagon
teams, hauling immense loads Of sorn, hay and
other produce pass through that Isvb, and upon
inquiry are found 10 come from Howard county.
Uncle Remus Il right. Howard county is the
garden spot Of Maryiand and IL the richest and
most productive county for its siss In the State.
We can boast the 6nest farm teams 10 be found,
and cur land produces a. much per acre ~ the
far-famed lands of Frederick and Washington
counties. We raise the biggest hogs, the faiiest
cattle and the finest drnft horses 10 Be had. We
are prond Of our oounty and have right 70 BE-.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Curing MeAt.-Many man has had bis pork
10 fail 10 keep becaups u vas saltsd In fFosen
condition. Frozen meat, uheihsr bssf, pork or
nulteu will not properly nssimllats the salt. and
eannet be depended On 10 keep 10 bot ueaihsr.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

MY REMEDY heretofore knowp As "Pulmona
will hereafter be called New Life. the Great Cough
Remedy. Price 80 cts. Sold BY druggists. A.
n. Msstsc, Proprietor, Baltimore, Nd.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

HAxp.MApE snoEs.-Alfred Phipps. on Della
ware avenue, In rear Of Ady's hotel, rowsontown,
makes 10 measure all kinds of iady's and gents
shoes aud boots. Correct styles and 6t guAran-
tesd. Repairing promptly done.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

wALKsR Bcors.-If you want Walker boot
call ON James Phipps. boot and shoe dealer, pex
door 10 Postofhec, Towsontswn.
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A Quilt OF Many Piocos.-Mn. George
Stevenson. Of ReisterItoun, has q quilt. made ~
hsssslE ahieh eengsins 2. $50 pleees. whe can
beat itf
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Easter EgRs.-Eas,er comes very early this
year-the 25th Of March, which 10 almost as
early as II can ever be. and before long. children
will begin 10 think about preparing what in old
times used 10 be called paas eggs. The exchange
Of eggs between friends as q token Of love or
friendship, 10 y very ancient custom. dating back
almost 60 the food. for Il is . symbol Of the ark
a. well Of the resurrection, which IL the reason
that 40 present them at Easter. II 10, moreover,
n very universal custom prevailing among differ
ent nations and religions. The Jews placed eggs
on their Passover tables, the Druids used them In
their ceremonies aud the Persians frequently give
them as New Years gins. IL You should happen
10 be In Rusaia this month, q Russian would
greet you on Raster morning with "christ IL
Tisen," aud offer you Easter sfg,--and stranger
still. u you were In the far East, Mohammedan
would do the came.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

u. =. Conforence.-The Maryland Confer
enee of the ~. r. Church, embracing Maryland,
Dciaware, District Of Columbia. and s,rip along
the Potomac Shore Of Virginia. begins on the lih
Of March at Westminster, Carroll county. The
Conference numbers l20 preachers and has lay
representation of 100. Rev +. u. Valiant Is pres
ident Of the conference aud will preside At the
opening Of the session. lie will then have been
president three years, and desires q reiise fFo1
the Office. Revs. J. T. Murray. VIM. 5. Hammond.
II. c. cushing and d. y. Benson are spoken Of In
eonnecliop with the successor Of Mr.. Valiant
There IL In the bounds oi this conference about u.s.
600 N, ,enhers
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
The Partition OF the Estate OF the Late
fnhn & llstlnna RnfiAad -Thn rctnrn Of tka

JOln - 0iNtlukb ue tctufu OF tue
Commissioners appointed 90 make partition of
the estate u Mr. Gi,,ines was finally ratified and
confirmed By Judge Dufy. Of the Baltimore City
Circuit Court. on Thursday. The procsedinss
were in the name of George Hawkins Williams
e al. Vs.. Charlotte c. Gi,;ings ct al. The nu-
inerous pieces of property aud lots of ground arc
valued a, SiO,OO0Ooo. The Commissioners were
ey-Judgc c. ". Lewis. ". ". Taylor. T. Glenn
Perne. ". W. McCiclien and Iehabod Jean.
Their compensation will be $40. .OO0 or s25, goo.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Elk Ridge ciub.-Thc Elk Ridge Fox -Hani.
ing Clgb will have a NEE, at the farm of Mr. :. y.
Hyde. Long Green Valley. on Tuesday. March
18th. AZ 9;3o a. IN At Glynion. Western Mary
land Railroad. Tuesday, March 18th. at e.3e A.
m. and at Ten Mile House. Rei.,ersiown road.
Friday, March 30th. at > a. IN.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Cub Hill and Vicinity. the last meeting
Of the Everett Literary Society a very interesting
debate was had. This society is in a most -four
ishing condition.
The Rev. John Gray. junior preacher Of Great
FALL circuit. preached his farewell sermon on
sunday last. a, Hiss church. After the sermon
he thanked the congregation for their kindness TO
hi'n in the past conference year. lie has made
many friend. during his stay with US
The Rev. l.. Richardson will preach his fare
well sermon tomorrow. tth instant, at IIis.
church.
The wife Of Rev. l.. Richardson Is still confined
TO her room from indisposiiion.
The wife Of Mr.. VIM. llardwiek /. very III At
her residence on the Hartford road.
family living at Germantown. Belair road. has
a ease Of smallpox IL it.
little tws.yoar old son Of Mr.. Thos. Il. Jenifer,
Of Lime Min Bottom. fell from its mothers arms
an! broke iis leg recently.
The friends Of Mr.. William Cowley are an xiou.
that he become candidate for County Commis
'ioner at the coming fall election. Mr.. cowley is
an intelligent young farmer and well yersed In
public matters.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Col. Gilmor's Condition.-The condition of
Col. Harry Gilmor is such, that no hope what
ever remains for his recovery.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
A Porpa,unl Lime Kiln

A Perpetual Lime .Kiin.-Messrs. Thomas
Jeniief and Arthur Shanklin are building a
perpetual lime kiln on the farm Of Mr.. Jenifer
Lime kiln Bo,iom. near Loeb Raven. There IL
. eonstAn; demand for lime from iha, valley. and
IL is knosH in the market g. "Boitom lime aud
always has ready sale.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
Miscellaneous.
FIELD & GARDEN SEEDS

Our stack Of Seeds are new and true 10 name.
embracing all the valuable varieties and are from
the most reliable growers only. Thankful for the
/ eommendation and increased patronage which
have crowned our efforts 10 supply the best seed
In the market We will strive 60 merit condolences.
fEIkTlLnZERS-G Griffith A Turner'S An
imal Bone Phosphate high grade Phosphate, .
complete fertilizer, always gives good results
Griffith Turner'S Alkaline Plant Food; prepar.
ed with special adaptation 10 the growth Of Corn,
Potatoes. Tobacco and Vegetables requiring fer
tliEer rich in potash. Griffith Turner'S Pure
Raw Bone.
The DOCTOR BAILEY CUTTER
for Hay, Straw and FOdder. In sizes ssitsd fer
hand or power.
OLIVER CHILLED FLOWS
Run lighter, more easily adjusted, aud do bet
ter work than any other plow.
Malta Shovel PioWs. Iron Age cultivators, Corn
DTags. Cahoon Seed Sewers. Planet Seed Drill and
Cultivator. Hagerstown Grain Drills Monarch
Grain Drills, Farmers Friend Grain Drill, The
Star Horse Rake. The Victor Horse Rake, The
HagerstoWn IIorse Rake. Billiards Hay Teddsr,
Foust's Hay Loader. American Hay Elevator
phia Lawn Mowers, Mccormick Iron Mowers,
binders, Cider Mills. Corn Shelters, Farmers
Friend Corn Planters. Keystone Corn Drills, Hay
Presses. Hay. Straw and Fodder Cutters.
MOseley's Cabinet Creamers,
Sinddard churns, Davis Swing Churns. Better
workers, Fountain Pump. Cucumber Pamps, Pat
ent GALVANIZED Steel Fence Wire, cheap, durable
and easily put up.
Eo- Repairing done with dispatch.
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The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Secured Position. Charlie, u. Stewart, of
Cockeysviiie. has been appointed laborer in the
Baltimore Custom House. vice ". Jas, Holt, Of
this county. deceased.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Items From Powhatan.-The "a district
Temperance Alliance IL holding weekly meetings
and they are very we'll attended considering the
inciement weather We have had. The las, meet
ing was addressed by Mr.. Chandlcy. Mr.. Timan
N and Others The next meeting of the Alliance
will be held in the Powhaian ~ l.. church. oa
Sunday. 9Th inst. M ?. m. Edwin HigginI.
attorney at Law. Baltimore. aud Rev. Mr.. Siriek-
lin are expected 90 address the meeting. meet
ing Of the Alliance will also be held at the Pres
bytsrisn church. Wednesday. March sih. at =
o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Hammond and others will
address the meeting.
The Powhatan Literary Society !. still Ia full
blast and it, meetings are we'll attended.
The roads in this section have been Iomevhat
improved. the eide drains being better ATTENDED
90. Mr.. Piel has commenced baildngR bridge on
the "Dog Wool road" opposite Mr.. George
Smith rc'iieuce There ia much need for a cul-
vert on this road. opposite the entrance 10 Hon
Hart y. IIolton's farm. The people who travel
thi, road are loud in their denuneiations of the
tardiness 10 make the much nee led repairs.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
Baltimore County Temperance ALI.

ance.-The Baltimore County Temperance Ali.
ance will meet neat Monday. March 5. AZ I o'clock
p. m. at the hall of the Young Meas Christian
Assoeiaiion. North Charles street, Baltimore
Every member is sxPectsd a. be presss,.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

81. JolH's Misunderstanding by Rev. 5. ".
Perry, Of Ashland. on Sunday. at o'clock p. m.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Items From Marble Vale. 9th District.-
The Marble Vale paper mill Of Msssrs. WIN. II.
Hoffman A Sons, situated on the Gunpowder,
near Ashland, Sth district. Is nearing completion
The prediction Of the mill will be four tons per
day.
Mr.. G. Howard, n workman at the mill. while
unloading some heavy machinery on Saturday
last, met with quite painful accident 10 having
his hand caught under heavy piece q machinery.
One finger vas entirely severed, and from the
bruised condition Of the hand the balance may
have 10 be amputsted.
Mr.. Charles l.. Jessop will soon occupy "vsux
Hail." the hne farm near this place, recently oe-
eupied BY Mrs. Mary Jessop, whose death 90.
Cured . few weeks ago. n.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

81. Joha'. =. e. ChHreL. KiaysriRs-serviccs
every alternate Sunday morning, at II O'Clock,
by Rev. A. J. Barrow, rector.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Trinity Cksrch. Long Grcen.-Serviccs by Rev.
A. J. Barrow. rector, every alternate Sunday, At
II o'clock. A. NJ.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
Maryland Central Road.-Ths

Maryland Central Road.-Ths Board of
Directors Of the Maryland Central railroad at a
recent meeting passed resolution % reduce e.
penses t. buy their material and supplies A. far
a. practicable from the merchants and manufAe.
tu.crs of Baltimore, and 10 collect, without de.
lay. the subscriptions TO the capital stock of the
company. In Baltimore and Hartford counties
and in baltimore city the coilectablc unpaid sub
scripiions aggregate $4,000 or $4,000. These
subscriptions are long since over due. and every
effort has been made by the collector 10 have
them paid without resort 20 legal process. The
repeated failures aud the necessities Of the CON.
pany require that the sums due by delinqgents
should be placed in suit. and this tae pFcsident
has been directed 10 10.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
Imnrovemen, OF Coun,v poads

Improvement OF County Roads.-Dr. c.
X. winterson, one Of the Commissioners Of Anne
Arundel county, 10 considering plans 20 Improve
the condition Of the public roads In bis county.
as Is in use IN Baltimore county, for every dis
trie,. and II the board does not feel willing 10 10
this. 20 purchase one on trial. The machine de-
sired digs out trenches either side Of the road
and throws dirt in the middle anil thus drains
the bed 81 the road.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
Possession OF a Valuable Estate r..

covered.-In the Count of Common Pleas. Bal
timore. on Thursday last. TRIAL was had before
jury in tho ease Of William \. Stewart. trustee of
the late Ella Y. Davis. ". 7. Stut.is Davis. ofths
county. Tho action Is ons Of ejcctment instituted
in the County Court. whence IL was removed 20
the city. and was 10 recover from the defendant
the possession of farm of iC7 acres Of land,
located near Riders switch. The farm was pur-
chased by Mrs. Davis for the sum of go, 600. She
paid the money. bu, did not take deed for the
property prior 20 her death ia issl. by her uill
she devised her estate in trust 20 Dr. Dalrympie,
Who renoupced. The Orphans Court of Dalti.
more county appointed plaintiff as trustee. The
jury rendered their verdict In favor % the piasa
til and awarded one cent damages. The coart,
Judge Fisher presidinR. directed ju1emest TO be
entered on the verdict for the property In ques-
tion. Mr.. J. W. Lcakin wa. counsel for the irus.'
tee. and Mr. Z. Q. slinglnh for the deisndant.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Sf. Jola's Mi.sioa. York Road.-The Rev. c.
7. House. pastor Of Luthervills M. 4. church, will
preach Il farewell sermon at this chapel, on sun.
day afternoon, Feb. 18th, at > o'clock.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Gospel Temperance Meeting. "A Gospel
temperance meeting will commence next Sunday
evening at - O'Clock. at Warren Factory. con-
ductsd by Prof. VIM. Mason Evans. the wonder
fui and eloquent temperance lecturer. Pablie
invited.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
Items From Long oreen.-chariss Grasfs

Items From Long oreen.-Charlss Graefe,
son Of Mr.. Edward 0raefe, residing near Long
Green. met with . most painful accident n few
days ago by cutting q severe cash In his foot with
an axe. lie was cutting wood at Marshaifs saw
mill when the accident occurred. lie was removed
TO his home and attended BY DR.. J. s. Green
The wound 10 q serious one, and much sympathy
is felt for the young man.
The meeting Of the 10Th aud lith District All.
anees, announced 10 be held last Saturday even
Ing In the Fairvisv Methodist church, near Sun
nybrook, was postponed on account of the stormy
weather, and will be held on this Saturday even
ing at the sane place. An Interesting programme
is prepared aud large attendance is desired.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Items From Fork. iith District.
deaths have occurred in this vicinity recently,
among the number being Captain Zimmerman,
and ference, lovely little daughter Of Joseph
II. Gorsueh.
The iyceam at Shirley Hall |, growing in pOpu.
lariiy and numbers The programme at the last
entertainment was both amusing and instructive.
The new school teacher. Mr.. Wolf. assigned 10
school No. >. district has already taken charge
and We hope ho may give satisfaction TO the
patrons of the school The former teacher. Miss
Annie u. Hale resisnei. 20 accept an appoint
meut a; woodberry. Miss Hale made many
friends whilst in charge Of No. ,.
Everything in this locality promises an active
spring business, aud consequently everybody Is
in good spirits.
The people in this section are making big cal
culations on our new Maryland Central railroad
anil trust they may not be disappointed.
Your regular correspondent. Mr.. W. H. Riddle
having recently been married. his time l. 80
taken up with matters generally, I thought
would take compassion on him by relieving him
Of some Of his newspaper work and write you
letter myself. NIDE.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Items from Govanstown.-The entertain
ment which took place at the Govanstown 81. l..
church last Monday evening, was largely attend
cd and proved quite n success. II some we're dis
appointed in not hearing the lecture by the Rsv.
Mr.. Van Meeter who was 90 have lcctured that
evening. but his sudden illness prcvented), were
fully repaid by Miss Seemuller's humorous read.
ings, which were greatly enjoyed by all. The
masie by friends from the city was very 6ne. The
quartette BY Miss Crawford, Miss Kelly, Mcssrs.
the solo by Miss Bennett Miss Crawford Presi-
ded at the organ.
The departure Of Rev. Joel Brown, who has be,n
q realous worker and kind pastor Of the 81. y.
church st this place the past three years. will he
much regretted by his congregation. lie will
leaving for Conference.
The monthly missionary entertainment was held
At the same church on Wednesday night. 2sth,
which was largely attended. X.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

From Lauraville. The LAuraviile Literary
and Musical Association vas organized Tuesday.
February 18th. at 81. Andrews school house. hve
miles on the Hartford road. IL has upwards Of
atty members The officers of the association
arc Mr.. John Tames. president; Mr.. Thoma.
loddinott. vicc.presiicnt; Mr.. Max Dietrich,
secretary; Miss A. Tamcs. treasurer; Nr. Henry
Ward. sargeant; Miss l.. Brown. Mr.. c. Tames,
Miss X. Tames. Mr.. 7. Carter. Mis-. ". Schahcr,
Mr.. W. Dietrich. Mr.. q. S,andcnmayer. executive
committee. The society meets every Tuesday at
o'clock =. M The programme of the last meet
ing was very interesting and greatly appreciated
by the audience.
The road known a. 'Gridiron Lane" runnin.
from the Hartford pike TO the IIillen road. Is
almost in an impas.abe condition. few days
ago hack in passing over 1t got stuck in the
mud, aud the driver was obliged 20 borrow pair
Of horses to pull him out.
some hns Improvements are being made in the
village. Mr. List u putting up fne house. -
feet front. and he proposes 10 make il a model
building in every respect. Mr.. sac Is doing the
work and be has the reputation Of being frs,
class mechanic.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Railroad.--shsriG RFiehard O. Tracey and his
Deputy. Mr. Z. D. Ainony, have been engaged
all week with juFies In the condemnation Of lands
for the right of way Of The caionsville Short Line
railroad. Mr. Jehn Clean, treasurer, and Eugene
Carrihaton, secretary, represented The ecmpasy,
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

Items From Perry Hail, iith District.-
A Democratic club has been organized nj Ger.
maitown, Belair road, with the following officers
j. wm. Lambdin. president; J. W. Schneider
chas. winkler and Henry Reicher,. vice. .pre,i.
dents; Henry Walter, secretary: Benjamin 81 ers,
treasurer.
Joseph Schneider lost = valuable hor'elast week
by some unknown disease.
The sof, weather Of last week made the road.
slinos, impassable in this section. Several per
sons got stuck 10 the mud on Jerusalem turnpike,
where IL is being graded. An oyster dealer from
Baltimore got fast in the mud with his horse and
wagsn, and the resui, was the wheels had to be
taken Oh and the vehicle carried on hard ground
by four stout men.
There Is ono case u smallpox reported in this
neighborhood, but IL Is not very serious The dis
ease was brought from the city.
The cold snap On Tuesday had the efIsc, Of dry.
ing up the mud and making travelling a little
more agreeable. II. ~.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

The Maryland Central r. R.-Tho Bali
more Amsv'caa.in referring to the Maryland Cen
trail, says; IL the proposition OF the MARYLAND
Central Railroad Company for the re submission
Of an ordinance similar 60 the onc passed some
years ago guaranteeing s6u0 900 Of iis first mort
gage bonds receives the favorable lctinn Of the
Council. .tNoquesions ii Importance present them
selves. namely What nre the prospects Of the
r14d AMI what security will he girea 10 the city
for it, endorsement, A glance at the map will
show a large fertile and productive se,ton of our
State with Baltimore a. the centre W.ienng out
between the Northern Central Railway and tho
Philadelphia, Wilmington aud Baltimeic Railroad
o. the Susquehanna river. having up q this time
~ railroad Communications with Baltimore
Through about the centre cf this territory the
Maryland Central Railroad is being pushed With
the expectation ofreaching the Susquchanua With
In the present year. The company base. It. ex-
pecta,ion Tor large and immediate returns from
the following sources. A large ncighoihooi--
business which has for twenty five years Jr sssfs
been suffering for this means Of reaching Bsiu.
more. the market of ts choice ia excursion bus.
ines' 10 Lock Raven. the Rocks oi Deer Creek and
attractive points upon IT, road through trait,
from the York and Peach bottom Railroad, forty
mile. IN length. and traffic from the slate quarries
at belta-;hc finest slate in this country, and
perhaps. the best in the woFli--and anthracite
coal from tho best mines bv this direct route. 4:
il stated tha; a; present the company has owe.
twenty miles of the road in operation. with large
and increasing pa,cngcr travel, and already a
considerable business In milk. canned goods. fer.
tilitcu. grain iron ore. &C.. and with the assur.
ance of d large increase from these and the o,he-
sources mentioned. With the city holding a drs.
mortgage upon the road when completed tho Il.
iccr. Of the road claim that there can be ne
question a. TO the value of the security.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03

EoR SALE. number oi Small Place. ia the
L country. On rairaai - pike. J. +. CLARK,
LcXinston Calvert 81. Balto. lfeb.3tAu-ef.
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Items From Warren.-A tea party was held
at the residence Of Mrs Kate Griffith on the
evenings Of the Goth. 2ist and 22d uli. Three
tables wore luxuriously spread with all the crca-
turo comforts most tempting 10 the appetite and
desirable TO the taste. lts patrons were quite nG-
merous, Of both sexes aud of various ages. Ad.
mit,anec frcc-supper. IS cents, and TO each par
taker was presented n handsome cup and saucer,
nj first eost--lO cents. Much credit 10 certainly
due TO the ladies who minis,ercd upon the occa-
sion. Their anxiety 10 please. the attention
shown and poli,cness bestowed made all TO feel
that they had truly met with. not only a kind re-
ception, but n full aud satisfactory Tcpast.
series of lectures, per announcement, will be
commenced at this church on the evening Of the
ith inst, at : o'clock, by Prof. VIM. Mason
Evans, the celebrated temperance orator. Doubt
less the house will be flled to repie,ion, should
the weather prove favorable.
Rev. J. NJ. Gin preached his last sermon here
on last Sunday evening to large and apprecia-
tive audience. The VI. 2. Conference. which will
soon hold its session. will. In all probability.
award him new field Of labor. Mr.. Giil is a
young man Of much promise. whose usefulness
will doubtless be enl rged Ia proportion 20 his
ripening years. The best wishes Of this people
will accompany him wherever his 10, may happen
to be cast. MET.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-03
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

Trisity r. n. CLHrck, Preaching
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. n. Powers. at
II q. IN. aud "a p. IN. Also Wednesday night ser.
vices ut "a o'clock.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. II. II. Powers, in the Public Hail. every Sun.
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
TorsoRtorH ~. q. .ChHrch.-Preaching Sunday,
at II a. m. and at $50 p. IN, by the pastor. Rev
w. T. ID. GLENN. Prayer and praise meeting on
Wednesday evenings, and class meetings on Fri
day evenings. at T.50 o'clock.