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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Bears Breakfasting on Babies. band
Of Turks who passed through this place about two
weeks ago are now In western Maryland. The
Cumberland Ti@s. says; "0ur correspondent In
Homecoming writes ~ that . party o: four men,
four women aud twelve children, with Elk bears,
tive monkeys. three colts and an ass. arc camping
below Barton. and that one Of the babies having
died on Wednesday night Il was given to one Of
the bears Thursday morning for breakfast. This
same party has been travelling through the ada
cent counties for time past. and nearly every
one Of our exchanges comments upon the party
and has something 20 say about the baby break
fast, which latter Ne believe 10 be hoax" The
same story was circulated while this band Of
nomads were eneamped near woodberry, In this
county, but u was not generally believed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Blue Ribbon Temperance Revivai-A
Series OF Lectures by VIM. Mason Evans,
A. A.-The Temperance Gre started In Towson.
grand results. the people hocking nightly 20 the
meetings and mAnifesting the greatest interest
and enthusiasm. over lIj pledges were taken
and many converts secured for local option. Mr..
Evans receives everywhere the best attention for
his lectures, and his Arguments and deductions
arc convincing. Many who were hitherto opposed
10 the work In any form have been convinced.
aud Il Il safe 10 predict that wherever he visits In
the county = strong vote for local option will be
the result. Meetings have been held for three
nights ut Phoenix aud 40 pledges taken and a
very general interest awakened. Mr.. Evans will
commence . meeting at catonsville, Sunday, 25th
Inst. $. MERRrHAS ANDERSON,
President Baltimore County Alliance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Mira. Heinlein's Estate.-The estate Of
Mrs. Heinisin has been administered upon by
Messrs. W. Burns Trundle and William Grason.
Il will be remembered that this lady died very
suddenly few weeks ago at her residence onrhe
Frederick road, leaving an estate valued at about
5000, but left no relative. and therefore the
money will 20 to the School board Of this county.
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Sc Donnis. lath Distric..

Sc Dennis, 18th District.-The old mill
property formerly known as the Hockey mill, Il
Undergoing considerable improvement, having
been sold to \ company for the purpose Of manu-
featuring electric light machinery and all appli-
ances.
The hotel formerly known as the old Relay
House. now the Bealmer House, is undergoing
very hne Improvements.
Within few weeks the fnny tribe from the
gudgeon 10 the shad will be plentiful In the
Patapsco At this point and its shores will then be
lined with merry nshing parties.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24
naaartna har Familv.-Chariir

Deserted her Family.-Chariiy Collins,
young eoiored woman Of the vicinagc OF Towson-
town, deserted her three children . lev days ago,
leaving them 10 the mercy Of her aged mother,
Who is very old and too poor to care for them
The matter was presented 20 Justice Philip l..
Moore, and he has been making earnest efforts 10
End homes for the children, but 50 far has not
been successful. The Justice made application 10
several charitable Institutions In the city, but the
reply came back tha, they were all filled M and
could not take them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Funeral OF an Aged Woman. - The
funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Guyton took place al
the old Fork church, lIth district, on Tuesday
lie. She has Q twin sister living. Her husband
vas one Il The defenders 81 Balllmors In 1917.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

sherifrs salo.--sheriG n. @. Tracey sold al
the Court House on Tuesday. - acres Of land b.
longing 60 Mrs. Mary NJ. Kilehenstsin. situated
about 81 miles from the city. on the Hartford road
and known ~ Kilchenstsins tavern and store 70
Thomas NJ. Broderick for s2to.3o. OF course the
property 10 subject 20 other claims.
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Change ofLandlords.-Th. smedlsy Hou,

Change ofLandiords.-Ths smedley House.
In this towa, will change landlords In the course
Of a few days and Col. Geo. NJ. Hagcr, who has
been the very accommodating proprietor for
about two years, will retire. IL Is Mr.. Hager's
intention TO 60 into tho hotel business at Atlantic
City, n. j., next season, and from there he will
70 20 Philadelphia In the fall and may perhaps
betome proprietor Of his old house In that city,
which he conducted so successfully for many
years and for which he paid, including improve.
mepts. In the neighborhood Of $4,000.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

was held 1t Alexandria, Va. adjourned on the
goth inst. The following appointments we're made
for this county; GovanstoSn and Lutherviile, l..
J. Valentine; 0unpowder, p. II. Matthews ;
Hereford, Il. II. Adams; Reistesstown, Alfred
Young.
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Railroad survey.-Thc Hanover. Pa. Sp.

Railroad Survcy.-Thc Hanover, Pa, Spec
fafor says: We are informed that during las;
week corps Of surveyors were at work locating
the route Tor proposed new line Of railroad TO
be built from Emory Grove Station. on the West
ern Maryland Railroad, to Washington City. II
Is rumored that the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad
Company arc interested in the movement. which
probably means q connection with the Reading
Railroad in Its new project In this section-the
extension of the Marietta 4 Hanover Railroad to
York, and thence 20 Portsr's 20 connect with the
Hanover Junction. Hanover A Gettysburg. Bach
man Valley and baltimore 4 Hanover Railroads.
This would give the Reading road q direct line Of
communication with Washington. which u Is at
present shut out from by its great rival the Penn.
syIvania Railroad. which controls the Northern
Central, Philadelphia, wilrnington a Baltimore
and Baltimore a Potomac roads.
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Baltimore Conference. NJ. =. Church
South. AT the meeting 81 the Baltimore Con
ference, NJ. y. Church, held at Charisstown, W.
Va, the following appointments were made for
Baltimore county: Reisterstown, Charles N.
Browni Arlington, d. NJ. james; Taylor's Cir
cult, W. II. strnger; East Hartford, J. W. Steele.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

:. CtEAvELAsD, Of the firm of l.. Il. Clcave.
land l5T Gay ST.. having sold out. would be pleas
ell 20 his old friends and customers a, the store
of N. Lioblich Co, IFS Lexington street, near
Howard. where he will be able 60 show them n
large and choice selection of gooSs, and osr best
inducements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

At Hageretown.-Rsv. J. d. stiti, formerly
t~stor Of the 81. y. church In this town, but for
some years stationed In Baltimore. has been aP-
pointsd to charge In Hagerstown, and viii oc'
cupy bis new pulpit for the drst time tomorrow
(sandAyl. It's said that he 10 well pieased ct the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Fine Potatoes.-Mr. Evan M. Price. mem
Der Of the Grand Jury, left At THR Usiox efhes
this week a samp . Of the "Burbank" potato. II
l. white In color resembling very much 10 sppsar-
anee the old Mercer, but Of much larger growth.
NJ. Price says its yield Il very abundant.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Fat Cattie.-Mr. Asei Tollinger, tenant on
neat aud handsome pair Of fat Oxen, weighing
together 1890 pounds. They were six years old
and Mr.. Tollinger worked them until last fall,
having had them three years. lie sold them for
nearly three times as much ~ they cost him. The
Be'Air .Egis says this shows very clearly the adj
vantages derived from having oxen ON The farm,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Orphans Court.-Tn the Orphans Court
this week the following letters were granted;
Isaac n. Crowther aud John p. Kelley on the e.
tate Of Michael crowther to Collegiate o. caekey
on the estate Of Nicholson Lux coekey To Amos
Armaeost on tho estate Of Martha X. Lynch -
60 Caleb A. Wilson on the estate Of Rebecea II.
Wilson, aud TO W. Burns Trundls and VIM. Grason
on the estate Of Margaret neinisin,
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Insolvency. Davis. q resident Of the
can District has taken the benefit Of the insolvent
LAYS. Major John ]. Yellott was appointed pre-
Iiminary trustee and has Gled . bond In the sum
sf95 Zoo.
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Sustaining Col. p,,,v.-A ,.r,,

Sustaining Col. Ditty.-A large and en-
thusiastie meeting of tho coiored Republicans %
the st district Of this county held at Cations.
vile on Tuesday night last Lcmucl Govans oc.
eupiei the chair and WIN. II. Butler acted rs soc.
rotary. A series Of resolutions were adopted
unanimously. highly commencing the President
for his refusal 10 remove Col. Dirty from Office.
"thereby maintaining the unity and harmony Of
the Republican party Of the Fifth Congregational
district"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Wages OF Canning House Laborers.-
The Beiair Timss says there 10 good deal Of talk
among canning house workers about demanding
an increase Of wages the coming spring. Packers
10 pay but a. the demand for this kind Of labor
Is so Ear In exee's Of the supply, and ~ the Law
Of supply and demand must regulate the question.
We don't see but the employees have the better Of
the argument. II IL an Interesting question.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24
Marvinnd M. r. CONTROVERSIAL bob,

Maryland n. p. Conferenco.-At the ses
sion Of the Maryland NJ. y. Conference. held at
westmiuster. the following appointments were
made for Baltimore county IIampden, A. ID.
Melvin Tinksburg. WIN. n. Litsingsr Stewards
town, 4. r. McGreggor; Eutsw. r. T. Smith
Baltimore Circuit (Tousontown). J. n. Nichols.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

"A Michigan boy ate bar Of soap, drank a lo,
Of soda water and vent 10 bed TO cure his cold The
doctor had . hard time 10 pull him through, bat
the boy new says the neat lime he catches cold
he viii use DR.. Dull's Cough syrup-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Our Railroad.-It is said that as the track
Of the Maryland Central approaches Belair. every
thing connected with the road becomes more and
more interesting. Tho third trestie beyond the
Little Gunpowder has been finished. and No sup
pose ere this the track layers have passed Guy
tons mill. Several land slides occurred between
the latter point and fallston, which delayed the
work somewhat. IL 10 thought that by the middle
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

The siade VIII Case. The issues In the
VIII case Of Ceekey ". Shade hare been assigned
for trial on the 18th Of April. This date was
agreed npon By the counsel In the ease.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

To'rsontorR H. e. ciHrch.-Preachibg Sunday,
at II a. m. aud a, 7.So p. IN. by the pastor Rev.
w. I. d. GLENN. Prayer and praise meeting on
Wednesday evenings. aud class meetings on Mon.
day evenings, at 7.3O o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24
pubi,o sal. Of Hors,

Public Sale OF Horses. Mules. sc. -Rob,.
J. White auctionser, advertises an extensive sale
Of horses, mules. Ae., At Geo. q. Dresselp Mile
House, Iiarford road, on Wednesday, March 2s,h,
q 10 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24
The Maryland Sunday school Union.

The Maryland Sunday School Union
The twenty seventh anniversary Of tho Maryland
Sunday School Union was held in Baltimore last
week. The annual report Of the president, Colds
borough s. Griffith, was read. II was an inter
ssssng dse=rnent aud showsd safi.faciory progress
IN the work Of the union. During the year there
were organized and reorganized IS schools with
i,52S scholars and 2ii teachers, 1900 children
gathered into schools previously established, s.
f2S families visited, $50 sermons and addresses
delivered. IS union meetings and II conventions
and institutes held. $50 Bibles and Testameats
and 5000 re igious papers and tract distributed
The report stated that legacy of Si.iil.H had
been received from the estate Of the late james
Armstrong. which has been invested in city stock
10 accordance with the established rule Of the
Union, that all money bcquca,hod shall be perma-
nently invested and only the interest used. The
president stated that $1,000 would be needed the
coming year for the prosecution Of the Unions
plans and purposes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

IlASp-MAn Suors.-Alfrcj Phipps. on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Ady's hotel. TowsontoNn,
makes to measure all kinds Of lady's and gent's
shoes and boots. Correct styles ani Gt guaran.
teed. Repairing promptly done.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

wALSER Boors.-lf you want Walker Boots
cali on james Phipps. boot nnl shoe dealer. next
door 60 Postn1icc. Towsontown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Trisi,y CAHreh, Long Gresn.--Servicos by Rev.
A. J. Barrow, rector. every Sunday afternoon, at
- O'Clock +. NJ.
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Bill OF Compiaint.-Mis. Rachel Partsn-
berg, through her counsel. Major John I. Yelioit
and Isidor Rayner, have nled a bill Of complaint
10 restrain her husband, Levi Furstsnberg. from
the arst district. The wife l. about II years Of
age and the husband 81.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Towson ouards.--At a company meeting
of the Towsan Guards, held on Tuesday evening
last. the following promotions Of non. commits
stoned officers were made: "a Corporal Harry =.
Jarrett TO 9Th Sergeant. vice MAssenberg. 70.
signed I'd Corporal Chas. II. Chew TO lst Cor
Por.i; 9Th Corporal Vim. T.. Gallagher 20 % Cor.
porai; Private Alex. u. Miles 20 "a Corporal.
and Private Joseph Tracey to 9Th Corporal.
The company also passed resolutions Of respect
TO the memory of the late Col. Harry Giimor, n
copy Of which, properly engrcssei, was ordered
10 be forwarded 10 the family Of the deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

81. Jokas y. q. CkHreh. Kisg.riiie.-scrvieos
every Sunday morning, at II o'clock, by Rev.
A. J. Barrow, rector.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Fruit Trees Destroyed.-Twenty.a or
thirty fne young fruit trees on the farm of G.
Bohn slinglua. Esq., Chesinut Ridge. were killed
this winter By the rabbits stripping the barb
from them.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

TriHi,y r.. e. CAarei. To,e.onto,cn.-Prcaehing
Sunday BY the rector, Rev. W. II. II. Powers. at
n .. IN. and "a p. m. Also Wednesday night ser
vices at "a o'clock.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, BY Rev.
W. II. II. Powers, in the Public Hall, every sun
day afternoon, at .! o'clock.
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Am Effort 70 Rebuild FranklInvllle MINIS.

this County. - Tho .Egi. says n. A. Il.
Dlakeney. formerly manager Of Franklinville cot.
ton mills, lith district, Baltimore county, which
were destroyed by IRE year or more ago, has
written to County Commissioner Plowman, Of
Hartford county. urging him to endcavor to secure
the operation of the County Commissioners Of
Hartford with the Baltimore County Commission
ers. In building bridge over the Little Gun.
powder, near frankiinvillc. Mr. Blakeney says
that as soon rs the bridge Is built q number of
capitalists will combine TO rebuild the factory at
Frankinvilc. ~ one time this factory employed
abou, l5n operatives and its destruction By Gre
wa serious disaster Go large section ofcountry,
in Hartford as well us in baltimore county. Tho
Baltimore county authorities, Il Is said, were
heretofore ready to unite with our County Com.
missioners in building the bridge over tho Little
Gunpowder. at the poin, named. but the negotia.
tons were broken OF. Mr.. Biakeney IL nov gu.
pcrinienden, Of the Savage cotton mills, Howard
county, Md.
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Ho,e, rmprovemon,s. -Mr John a uoop

Hotel improvements. Mr.. John q. Hooper
proprietor OF Fair Oaks Hotel, on the York road
provements TO his house. and NJ at present ar.
ranged his facilities for the entertainment Of
guests are irst-ciass In every particular. The new
and very attractive grounds Of the Baltimore
Base Ball Club. which adjoin Mr.. lIooper's place,
will during the coming summer, draw thousands
-sA--isiforn 10 his house, aua 80. 49, rssl'e'
accommodation Of these he has made ample pro.
vision.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Country w. City Life.-IB referring 20 shs.
discomfort prevailing among certain classes %
country folk and their great desire TO qui, the
farm and enter some commercial business In the
cities. the BaifimoreaR says How often do We
hear country people. especially those Of tho better
class. lamen,ng over the monotony Of their lives,
signing for the diversions aud advantages of the
city. Every year the number Of dissatisfied far.
mcrs becomes larger. Young men are beginning
to look scornfully upon agricultural pursuits. and
are seeking employs cnts, which, though some
times lighter. are less dignifed ahd heaithfui.
Let merchant in a large city advertise for Q
clerk, aud hundreds of applicants aspire 10 the
honor Of wearing pencil behind their ears. and
cultivaiing an appetite Of poetic mcagreness. But
let the farmer offer generous salary for intel
ligcnt and energetic man 90 conduct bis farm, or
for steady young men 10 cultivate u, and how
many apply for snch uncongenial situationsl
There can be no effect without q cause. and "
We examine into the origin os this state Of things
We may find also . remedy. The trouble seems 10
lie In home education and the training Of the
schools What attracts country people 10 cities il
generally nothing more dangerous than n natural
and laudable ambition. II their Intellectual do
sircs could be gra,iEed in the rural districts they
would not n rule seek n wider field.
broader social culture combined with more
attractive home surroundings, costing little in
dollars aud cents. and yielding much genuine de.
light. will eifectuay arrest this mi sratory spiys
and render the farmers life the most truly resTT1i
and enviable Of which VIC can conceive.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-24

Fatal Accident NJ New Freedom .-Th'
Shrewsbury c9frcspnnden, Of the York Gagcff
fur.tshes that paper an cccount Of an nccider
that occurred At New Freedom on Thursday eveI
ing of last week. MEs. jacob Gsttle, aged aboI
81 years, residing along the Northern CentrE
Railway, at the Maryland Line. In the borough &
New Freedom, was struck by a south bou9
freight train and received injuries from which %
died 10 q short time. Tho facts, as I have leaFf
cd them from the little girl who was with her
the time the accident happened, arc these
Oaklr nd Il situated along the TaiIroad, aboutt
half mile south Of where the deceased lived, at th
place. There IL a church. school house, ware|
house and a number OF dwellings. She wanted q
80 down 10 Oakland. They started down ID
rsilroad together. The Chicago express had passd
south ahead of them aud they had gone but a shq'
distance out VI tho house when q south bout
freight train came along, running between
Chicago express and mail tFains, at pretty re- =.
speed. The two were on the east track, when tbs
little girl discovered the train approaching she 81
once called her grandmother's attention 20 u.
The grandmother stepped upon the west track,
tho one the train was upon. To cross over. The
little girl caught her by the dress TO pull her back,
but the old lady persisted In crossing the track
aud broke the hold Of tho girl Tho spot where
the accident happened was at bridge. AZ she
stepped across the west rail Of the west track the
engine struck her, knocking her forward across
the bridge, her head striking the ties and ballast,
ssSuk HuN "1uFtns " W shochtuk mhuueFs-
Her right loot fell across the track the wheels Of
the train passing over Il and severing Il above the
ankle. The train was stopped and she was pick
ell up In an insensibie condition aud taken 10 her
home. DR.. J. 5. HeiFick, the nearest physician,
was sent for aud Drs. J. aud 4. II. Gerry. TOE
company's surgeons were notified. They arrived
and also surgeon Of the railroad company, from
Parkton. The patient did not rally sufficient TO
operate upon until after midnight, when the foot
vas ampu,aied above the ankle and her wounds
about the head and face dressed. She also received
internal injuries, the extent Of which could not be
aseertained. but which proved TO be the immediate
cause Of her death. But two months ago q son
was killed In the yard at Mt. Vernon. by the cars.
The mother had not yet gotten over that terrible
accident aud spoke Of IL almost daily. Now that
she meets the same terrible cnd Il makes the case