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The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29
The Maryland Central r. R.-p,ea

Waters. Of tho Maryland Central Railroad CON
pany. has told the editor Of the Bcair .Egi. tha,
'the second mortgage bonds, Of which S300. 900
were authorized to be issued. had been hypothe.
Gated for si5O.OO0. the money being loaned by
capitalists of Baltimore who are interested in tho
success % tho road. This money must be- paid
by July I, 1854. With the completion Of the ROAD
20 Delta he had no doubt its earnings. which are
already large. would be further increased and the
profits would be sufficient to keep up the road.
pay the interest on the fret mortgage bonds anl
release the second mortgage bonds. The latte
could then be sold at par. he thought. The AZ
tion of the York aud Peach Bottom Railroad Cou
pany In refusing TO enter into m agreement 10
through rates. he h.p~i "S.id - -.~Onsidcred--.
q. 5. ---- 80, .hc Maryland CentrM w"u,i se
compelled 20 build branch road from Pylesvine
TO Peach Bottom. or from Belair through the va
ley Of Deer Creek TO the Susquchanna."
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Tho eorner.Stone Of the new Town Hall at M.
Washington, was laid on Thursday evening
last with Masonic ceremonies by Pickering Lodge.
No. lac. Of wOodbcrry, assisted by Mt. Moriah,
No. li6, OF Towsontowni waverly Lodge, No. l5s,
Of waverly; Arcania Lodge, No. 10 and Land.
mark Lodge, No. l27. Of Baltimore. A list ofthe
Masons taking part in the ceremonies, names ef
the directors and building committee, q number
Of coins and copies Of the daily papers were de-
posted In the cornerstone. Prof Charles q.
Edwards, delivered an address. He was intro
dueed BY past Grand Master, John N. Carter
The hall will be frame building s0xs0 feet, two
stories high. with handsome tower.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

School Board.-The term Of the Board 81
School Commissioners for baltimore county e..
pires January ist. The following named gentk-
men constitute the Board: Col. Daniel Jenifsr,
ilth district; John Z. swim, 18th district; Dr..
G. q. w. Macgill, Let district WIN. &. Keech, oh
district. and Samuel Gore, 9Th district Col. Daa.
iel Jenifsr is president Of the Board. Thomas c.
BruG. secretary. treasurer aud examiner, and
Thomas q. Rntledge, as.istant examiner.
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Offering to Beta short time ago ~
Jacob Aisirc. Of the 9Th district. aged IS yeas.
offered To bet $50 to $500 that he could walk
mile. in day. The proposition has not VI
been accepted. Mr.. J. s. Git. the well knom
civil engineer. saws: "No doubt my old frissl
Aigire l. considered the champion walker Of e
section. know him to be lishtfooicd and god
on a tramp. and no doubt can accomplish the fea
I have done some pretty good walking in uy
time. In thirty years I have Travelled IS so
miles. not all on foot. however; and In the last o
years have travelled over 50, 900 mites. and la,es
have walked from Manchester 90 Hanover ia 1
hours. not becoming tired. As I am only sevn
years Mr.. Algire's junior. We ought 10 take a wax
for the championship. What will Mr.. Algire 80
TO that!"
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

Maryland Central Railroad.-A meeting
of large number ot stockholders Of the Maryland
Central Railroad Company was held at the Car.
roliion Hotel, Baltimore. Oh Thursday. 21th inst.
The meeting was presided over by 7. kell Brad
ford. Esq, Edward e. Price, secretary. There
were about 400 shares Of stock represented. The
sentiment Of the meeting was IN no way unfriend.
ly 90 the road. On the contrary all present ex.
pressed the warmest desire for the best success Of
the road. IL was stated at the meeting that about
10000 shares of stock had been issued While there
were less than 1000 shares Of pdid-Rp stock
The stockholders at that meeting claim that some.
where about 5000 shares Of stock had been illegal
ly issued or donated-in other words were issued
without consideration or any equiv alent-and that
this illegal or donated stock amounted 10 more in
point Of numbers of shares than all the shares in
the hands OF bona Ede holders. Tho object aud
purpose Of the persons composing this meeting 10
to investigate the books Of the company and as.
certain the real facts developed from tho records
Of the company, and apply some remedy 20 secure
fair play 20 the boRa ride stockholders. II ap.
pears ihat two applications have been made is
the officers for the privilege Of examining the
books Of the company with reference TO the afore-
said stock, but that right has not yet been grant
cd. The replies, these people claim, being evasiyc
not saying that the examination can be had
The members Of the meeting claim the right as
stockholders 10 examine the books. and this right
is denied by the officers Of the company.
IL was also asserted at the meeting that tho
terms upon which the second mortgage bonds arc
held are unsatisfaetory and in conflict with the
real interest Of the road. The mortgage IL for
O.OOO and IL claimed that the holders Of these
bonds advanced 80 cents on the dollar on them.
aud that unless they are redeemed during the
coming year the bond is forfeited and the holder
gets 500 for $50 paid by him.
Considering these things TO be In conflict with
the interest Of the road and the bona ide stock
holders, this meeting appointed an executive or
business committee. and continued the committee
heretofore appointed TO examine the books Of the
company, and authorized the executive committee
90 take such steps as may be deemed best TO rem
edy the grievances complained Of and TO report
TO \ future meeting.
Speeches were made by Mes.rs. T. KeiI Brad.
ford. Philip 7. George. Dr. George Merryman,
Nathan T. Grafton. John W. Jenkins. Hiram
Woods, Edward &. Price, 5. Parker Bosley, Geo
Yellott and others. The meeting disclan any In
teniion Of taxing steps against the road or doing
any act to injure Il or its business their action
esiss dreessd. they claim. only against the i'm
proper proceedings above recited.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

Tho Week of Prayer.-The week Of prayer
commences with the FIRST Sunday In the year.
uary Z. praise and Thanksgiving. Tuesday. Janu.
ary s. confession of sins and prayer for cleansing
and renewals Wednesday, January .. prayer faF
families and Instructors of youth Thursdak,
January 10 prayer, for the Church Of Christ, Fi.
day, January n, intercession for the naiiot
Saturday, January, ", prayer for missions 4
home aud abroad.
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BEAUTIFUL SNOW"

.ow strange IL would be II, in Christma.tide's
glow.
should End the real author Of " Beautiful Snow"
Painting,
Freezing.
Dying alone:
fouli We give him n crust, or a wellpoiishei
bone
4 OF much nc would instantly kill him. and then
ran him up In the work Of his misguided pen.
4 Us get our snoiguns and s19affuIiy 90
hunt for the man that wrote "Bcautiful
SNOW -chicaJo Tribune.
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Table casters not uaed.-TahI

out Of style. They are replaced by an ornamental
centre piece for fruit, etc., each side Of which
stands small pitcher like contrivanec, with stop
per. upon glass mat. One pitcher 10 for vinegar.
the other for olive oil. There must be individual
salt and pepper holders for each person. Mustard
is seldom required but In case Il should be- there
should be always ready french and American
mustard aud small bottle Of real cayenne pepper.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

Henry Herbert.-The Nsw York Ssa says
Mr.. Herbert, whose marriage With Miss Williams,
of Baltimore. seems In suspense. is the oldest ssn
Of the Right IIon. Henry Herbert, Who, 10 con-
junction With the present Earl of Kenmare. then
Lord castierosse, represented the county Of Kerry
land Tor short time 10 Lord Palmers,ons ad.
ministrAiion. After his death. which occurred
suddenly while On n visit at Lord DunrAven's, the
present Mr.. Herbert rspFssenasa the county ns q
Liberal from ls6s 10 1859. lie had previously
been an oeicer In the Guards, aud, shsn qaArtessd
uith bic regiment In canada some tueniy years
ago. vas . frequent visitor 10 New York. HE
estates ruFrouna bis beautiful residence of Muck
ross Abbey. on the Lakes Of Killarney, and con-
prise Il, ,2Ss acres, of yearly value of ss2.soO.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

A Bill for Injunction Fiied.-Mr n. Z.
Shimp. Of PennsJ Ivania, through his counsel, Col
MeIntosh. has filed . bill for injunction against
Edward q. Chsrbonnier aud wife, Of 80. Louis,
and W. :. Keeeh. Esq.. Of this town. The bill
alleges that In October, 1852, Mr.. Cherbonnier
sold I6t acres Of land. situated on the Hartford
road, this county. TO shimp. for s7,2T2. That
mortgage for $3.50 was given, the difference bo.
ing paid In cash. That portion of the mortgage
Indebtedness was 10 be paid in one year, but in
the meantime the complainant discovered the title
90 be defective and resting under cloud, because
said cherbonnler only held vested interest Pro.
eeedings were taken TO forclose the mortgage by
Mr.. keech. the attorney. The bin also asks that
the deed and mortgage be set aside. and the
money, amounting 20 about 1880, returned 10
Shimp. Judge Fowier granted the injunction
prohibiting the foreclosure Of the mortgage. The
intricate question In the title rests under clause
Of the will of the late Caleb d. Goodwin, which
devises the property 20 Fannie c. Cherbonnier
"durng her life. and after her death 10 her chill
dren living AZ the time of her DEATH or their ehil.
dren." Mr.. shimp's ohjeeiion TO the aequirsment
Of clear title is that u Mr.. z. q. Cherbonnier
should die at this time title could vest On him,
but vould 60 TO the children living bat " Mrs.
cherbeubisr should die previous 10 the death Of
y. O. cherbonnier, then the title would be perfect
bat not otheruise.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

REDUCED PRicEs.-The New York 0ne-Priee
Clothing House, ls2 and lsl W. Baltimore street.
Baltimore, informs those interested In overcoass
and suits of clothng that they have cut the prices
TO meet the order Of things, which seems 10 be 10
smaller prices. Call a. tho store aud satisfy
yourselves about these facts. See new advertise
ment In Tng uHloN this week.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

Narrow Escape.-Capt Emmari, one Of Tx
conductors on the Maryland Central road. bad
narrow escape before daylight on Monday mon
ing last. lie had his train out nearly all night.
keeping the road open from the accumulated sn.w
and ice When between Fallston and Waterv,ic
he went upon n ear platform, which was heavily
coated with ice. just nj that moment the trdn
struck sharp curve when Capt. Emmar fo2ad
himself siippiaS f.ss.. the Fia;fnr-s- The s.nvs
rails were also thickly coated with ice and b.
knew he could not recover himself. Iie had prei
ence Of mind enough 10 make no effort TO do o.
and the result was he shot down an embanh
ment, about IL feet. entirely clear Of the train.
and the only injuries ho received were few
bruises about the body and scratches about the
face, hands and arms. A boy who was on the
train saw him fall and gave the alarm. but the
sturdy conductor was on his feet and running
after his train before IL could pull up. The rough
weather Of the past week has been very hard on
all the train men. but they discharge their duiie.
faithfully and without a murmur.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

Tho Old and the New Year.--Before
another issue of Tue UsIoS reaches its numerous
readers the Old Year. with its freigh,ed memories
Of JOY and sorrow, will have passed away and the
New Year. with It's bright hopes and cheerful
peetations. will have entered upon It's journey to
the store house of the eternal. Like all u. pre-
decessors u will be heavily loaded with promises
Of amendment and reform. suitable to all classes
and conditions of promisers. aud its close will be
someuhat like the close Of the present year. with
promises broken. hopes disappointed and expee
tations unTealiIei. IL all Who turned over new
leaves on January Ist, 1883, will now examine
them closely. they will end very many marks on
them which they wish they never had traced. very
many entries they would rather not have charged
mp, aud but very few records fui6iled Such re.
suits, however, will not deter people from turning
over fresh leaves more with a stronger deter.
mination TO keep them this time brighter and bet.
ter than ever before. We wish them success In
their endeayors and the fullest realization Of
all the supernatural strength they are looking for
20 assist them. and AZ the end Of every honorable
race they may enter upon the prize for which they
started.
For ourselves ne shall continue 10 employ our
best energies 10 make THE usiox as acceptable TO
us nu8erous patrons In the future II has been
In the past, and With our sineerest acknowledge
ments for the cordial Enforcement Il has received
from them We most heartily wish one and all the
haPPies, kind Of happy New Year.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29
Harford County Court.-Tho /,

HhrIoFu county Court.-Iho CIFcuIt COuTt
for Hartford county adjourned last week after u
six weeks session, the longest term In that county
for several years. The time was largely occupied
In the trial OF cases for violations Of the prohibit
tion Law. There were convictions In four cases
against different individuals. tho others were
either abandoned or the parties were acquitted,
the evidence being insufficient to sustain the in
dicinents. A. OF those who were convicted either
appealed or gave notice OF appeal. and sentence
wss s,avei They were bailed In the sum Of $500
tasn Tor their appearances 81 tne rcOruary Tea IA
aud TO abide by the judgment Of the Court.
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Laurav,iie. Hartford Road.-ou,,s

Lauraviiie, Hartford Road. d.--Qaite smash.
up occurred on this road on Sunday last Two
men, not haviag the fear Of God before their eyes,
had been out Cunning and gathering evergreens
for Christmas. and. on their return home, one Of
the wheels Of the wagon In which they were
riding came Oh, and frightening the horse. caused
him 10 run away. The animal, In lie mad aight,
eollided With the jaeger wagon Of Mrs. Bader,
completely demolishing Il. Mrs. Bader received
bat slight injuries but the occupants Of the run.
suay team we're considerably shaken up and
BADLY frightened.
This community is enjoying excellent health At
present.
Our blaeksmiths are having q rich harvest now
In roughing horses. The old rule at blacksmith
shops-arst come, 6rst ser,ed-is still In vogue
here. To be 6rst, fellow has 20 start out before
daylight In the morning and then aght for posi-.
ton when he arrives At the smithery.
resident.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

smith-Corbin.-willie s. Smith. Of Hartford
county formerly known as Willie s. Dieter. was
married on Sunday evening last. at the Long
Green Parsonage. by Rev. S. NJ. Afford, to Miss
Annie c. Corbin, Of Baltimore county. They
started on short wedding trip.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29
OLDrIEID,S ExCELSIORPUMP.

I HAVE greatly increased my facilities for max
ling Pumps by building a LARGE STEAM
SAW MILL AND PUMP FACTORY, which 10
supplied with all necessary machinery for making
PGMPS OF THE BEST QUALITY, full sup
ply of which arc alwa,s on hand.
The stocks being prepared months in advance
are thoroughly seasoned and mpart no disagree
able taste e. the water. Being made and put up
by me with the greatest care they WILL OUT
LAST ANY IRON OR ORDINARY WOODEN
PUMP besides being less likely to get out Of order
Pumps put In in any part Of the State aud guar
anteod for one year or they will be kept in order
for ten years afterwards at 81 per year.
Pumps repaired and Pumps made where they
are TO DO erected, when timber Is furnished, at
short notice.
eo-Prices as low as Pumps Of the best quality
can be made for. Address,
WILLIAM 0LDFIELD. Pump Maker,
Juiyl4y.al Fountain Green, Hartford Co.. Md.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

sure Cure for Group. Ono Of the best cure.
for crnup and one which Is always at hand. is TO
dip strips Of flannel in very hot water and then
bind tightly about the throat. Remove as soon
as cold aud apply others. A cold In the chest
Gao also be cured by wetting several thicknesses
Of flannel In hot water and ing Il upon the chest
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Now Postage stampa.-.Tha nav

New Postage Stamps.-Ths nsw l.esnt
stamp which will be convenient for use on letters
requiring double rate postage. have been cent out
- the Old Scent stamp, and % the same sIse. The
dgure "t" is conspicuous At the two loser corners,
and Il bears 6ns medallion Of Jaekson's head.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29
Advice to the Farmer -Don't

Advice to the Farmer Don't wait tili
spring before you begin TO dx up your tools, but
clean out the shoproom now and get your lumber
where il will DO dry. and make your drags and
cart. bodies and rollers, and not be bobbiug log
to mill in the mud next April. to make harrow
Of. Ifyou have resolved TO make any reforms
or changes for next year. better bo getting used
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

HAxp.MApE sHoEs.-Alfred Phipps. on Della
ware avenue, In rear Of Ady's hotel. fovsontown,
makes to measure all kinds of lady's aud gents
shoes and boota. Correct styles and 6l guaran-
tsed. Repairing promptly done.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29
Shirley Han Associa,ion.-Tbe followiu,

is a statement Of the financial condition Of Shir-
ley Hail Association, IIth district:
Received since June 2s. 1881, when tho
last report rendered. .$220.il
Paid out and amount Of debt incurred. ...... 1870
Amount Of debt on 266.b7
The stockholders will be furnished with ccrtif.
eates Of stock when they forward their receipts.
W. II. RIDDLE, Scc'y.
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Miscellaneous.
Snedley House,
TOwsONTOwN. MD.
This Ola and Popular Resort
Now OprS pom fug RErRPrioS or OuESrs.

Now orES ron TnE RECEPTION or GuEsrs.
Persons from the cits, out for sRg|&e8
G drive. can bc accommodated - ErTrNA
with meals at all hours aud with Sslk-A
the best the markets afford.
l can offer the best Of accommodations for dane
ing parties, at short notice. and on very reasona.
bic terms.
The lunch counter is supplied at all times with
the best oysters In the maFtsi.
The bar 10 supplied with tie finest brands Of
Liquors and choicest Native aud Imported Wines.
Brown Stouts. Bass Ale. Ginger Ale, etc. Also.
dnest brands of Imported and Domestic Cigars.
Ample stabling aud shedding connected with
the Hotel. and guests having horses can have
them cared for at reasonable rates.
l extend a cordial invitation 20 all my friends
aud the public generally. when visiting Towson.
town. TO give the Smcdiey a call feeling confident
that | will be able to give Subtraction in every
particular.
jEo-for terms aud further information address
or call on l.. n. URBAN, Proprietor,
Nov. Aft. T0Wsontown, Nd.
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INIRsT CLASS COUNTRY TAVERN will be
IL sald law for cash or exchanged for Farm or
City Property. JOHN p. CLARK, Lexington and
Calvert Sts., Baltimore, Nd. lSep.1, ,'S3y.
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Belvldere Avenuo BrIdee -Tb

ment' for the Bclviderc avenue bridge. which Is 20
cross the n. c. r. u. about ! mile below Mt.
Washington. are now completed and appear to be
n substantial piece % mason work. The grading z
Of the approach 10 the bridge on the east eide is
also nearly done. and the Ging next to the abut-
meni l. up to the required height. Viewed from
above Il appears n huge pile Of dirt. II spreads
oct Rt the bottom much wider than the abutment
and has completely buried up some 8 or 10 feet
Of the base Of Il which greatly mars the appear.
ance Of the work and has elected some unfavor-
able comments.
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PATRICK M. QUINN,
DEALER IN
FOREIGN WlMeS 3 d BRANDY,
Cor. High and Hillen Sts., xr~
BALTIMORE, MD. HH

This oid-estabiished house being exclusively In
the Liquor Business for more than hfy years,
would respectfully call tho attention Of Hotel and
Store Keepers 10 my 6ne collection Of Pure Rye
whiskies Of the finest grades ane brands, also Pure
Hoilsnd Gin. Irish and Scotch Whistles. likewise
general assortment Of Domestic Liquors, which
am prepared TO sell at the Lowest Prices. lJyity
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

Fork, lith District.-News Of interest is
scarce in this section but We will send what will
perhaps be interesting % some Of your readers az
least.
The Shirley Hall Literary Society will eec, new
officers on Wednesday Of this week. The society
has presented the stockholders OF Shirley Hall with
u pair Of handsome six-light French bronze chan
deliers aud side lights nj n cost of over $40. A
very nice gin. The lyccum has free use Of the
hall from the fact that the iyccum then known rs
the Irving Literary Society started the hall dur
ing the spring Of 1850. The members Of the
lyeeum became stockholders. as well ms others.
A stock company was then formed aud incorpo-
rated: The lyeeum H. now co.opefating with the
stSckhoiders and viii hold . fair for the purpose
Of raising money o. pay of the debt yet remain.
ing Of 500. Il will be held the sth, 9th 10th,
Iith aud i2th OF January. 1854. All the stock
holders are appointed committee on general
solicitation. In speaking Of fairs. they are boom
ing. 50. Stephen and 81 Francis Catholic
churches will hold fairs next week aud two this
week at salem and Waugh ". Z. churches, all
within n few miles of each other.
The new board Of directors Of Shirley Hall
have appointed Mesas. T. D Gorsueh. J Mabury
7. Lawrence aud Col. u. 2 Taylor as \ committee
rent Of hall, and DR.. james Gorsueh and
Messrs. j. VI. 7. Lawrence and Riddle commit
tee on improvements and repairs.
Mr.. Charles chatterton, near Kingsvillc, has
recently lost two Gne horses.
gave n select sociablc ai the residence Of Mr.. W.
y. Robinson on last Friday. The invitations
we're new and very pretty designs. W. ii. II.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

Property Transfers In BALTIC. County,
Dseds, Leases, Mortgages. Biils u Sale, ete 70
-if~i for record In theolice of the CLERK Of the
OiFpii Ceart for Baltimore county;
L. =. Allen to TO Mary Z. Allen.
" y. Gin aud wife to L. A. Morrow.
T. y. Crawford, &c., TO X J. Lucas, Jr.
a. y. Clemens. Jr., and wife TO 7. J. Murphy.
p. =. bennott and wife 90 l.. Capron.
Andres Dohler. ex.. 60 Margaret Kafer.
> z. Mayse aud wife TO I. Mavse.
Adam Kirk and wife to John 9. Kriekbaum.
:. Y. Bosley, &c.. trs., 90 OthellO Prncturs.
r. G. Tracey 10 NJ. W. Orutt.
David Wilson. &o, 10 NJ. NJ. Wagner.
" ~. t. Roberts, Ac., trs, 10 J. p. gchultheis.
W. 6. Van BibbeF ct nj TO wm. ID Wilson.
WIN. D. Wilson and wife 20 7. n. Garrett.
Daniel Fernsy, 80, adwrs.. 20 Andrew Ranks.
ID. u. Gordon 10 Owen Mcfntre.
o. 2. Merryman aud wife 10 J. II. Aull
J. II. Aull aud wife To II. c. HoG-
MORTGAGES.
l.. A. Morrow TO Harriet B. Gather. 81, 600.
to q. NJ. GIN. 5000.
L. l.. capron. &e., to u. p. Bennett. $3.50.
Patrick Mccarthy 10 Central Union p. u. A.
J. NJ. Landeman 10 J d. Miller. $3.50.
Henry Hunderimark and VT 10 J. I. Yellott, $500.
J. c. krekbaum and wife 20 Adam Kirk. $225.
John Siegloin 10 Hopkins ave. p. ID. A., 81. 500.
u. X. Jones and wife 60 NJ. r. Reech, $500.
Ansel Hsllstein 10 BALTIC. Butchers M. p. A.,
s. O0O
J. p. sshnlthcis and wife to C. ID. sewe, 81 900.
barbara Williams. a., to Columbia D. A.. 5000.
Mary 0'Donnell, &C.. 20 NJ. Y. Price. 5000.
@. II. League to Myers Kemp, Si39,6s.
LEASES.
II. W. Cooke to wm. J. johnson.
J. u. Miller and wife to J. NJ. Landeman.
nELEAsEs.
II. T.. Mann to I. s. Watkins.
s. 4. Miller 20 X. X. Jones.
J. ID. Mason TO Ansel iIellsicin.
Emaruel Ellinger 20 Ansel Iiellstein.
COLUMBIA u. A. to barbara Williams, 80.