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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Farmers Clubs. A well.known agrieuiiur.
Ut. speaking of the importance of farmers' clubs
says: "Firs; Of all. 90 succeed the social eicmen
must largely prevail. 4 party Of men can meet
10 hall once . month and discuss agriculture
pure and simple but, after a time such an or
ganiEaiion falls 10 pieces from is own weight
Let the meetings then be largely social and avoid
disruption by rendering them LEES formal than
they usually arc. Let " suppose twelve families
agree 90 meet together.onee a month at the house
Of some member. Husbands and wives can NEE,
during the day and the young people at night. If
deemed best. The men assembled can discuss
such topics n the times and their eallings de
mand. while the good wives will end enough
without doubt 10 keep them busy. Let the meet.
ings be arranged that one meal Il eaten 10
common, but. by definite rules drawn up In the
beginning. let all attempts at display Of cooking
be forbidden. ] suggest that Ia this regard the
rules be ironeiad, for only the strongest will pre-
vent some of the ambitious uiye. from ouidoing
their Beighbors, and causing trouble. With a
membership Of twelve families. by holding the
meetings mOnihiy, each would receive once in
year.
There arc several reasons that can be given for
the advisabslity % forming such clubs our far
mers very apt to get into mos, unsoeial habits
especially with near neigh5ors, aud such a plan
wOuld lift them out d the ruis without embar
rassnent. A. each meeting the farm. buildings
and stock Of the one entertaining could be In.
spected AM dtacusacd j he club could arrange
for testing varieties % grain aud fruit. Good
male breeding animals could be owaed in common
and az n small cost % each member. A. 10 read.
ing matter, the utility Of cooperation 10 most
plainly evident. Suppose this club of twelve
taxes each member 81 per year. aud with this
sum twelve books are purchased. Al each gath
ering the books are brought In aud exchanged.
Thus each family would have the use Of book
four weeks. and In year would have twelve dit
ferent volumes. and al for the small price Of one
A. the close Of the year the books could be put
up Al auction 20 members % the eiub aud from
the proceeds and a new tax n new lot could be
ordered.
''shouid the society become ambitious. let Il
arrange for \ public meeting now and then IN
some convenient hall. aud have speakers. such a.
they could procure. address them. A good society
eoali sometimes end items 90 report In the local
papers. telling % the doings Of the clubs yet. in
the main, saeh aspirations are short lived. and
are % small worth a. compared uith the part thpi
cannot be written. Without doubt there is n feel
ing abroad that q farmers club must take up and
handle all the puEliing agricultural topics in
mastery manner. whea urged 20 form eiubs.
farmers hesitate. because they realize hou futile
Il Il 10 attempt 90 much. The plan have drawn
up does auay With al such objections. Sueh
society ssn BE- - humble a. % exist even with
out . name OF an officer, bat an organization u
far better. and the library adjunct u worthy Of
-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
OVER THE STATE.

The Pennsylvania Railroad pays s:i.ioL6S
taxes In Cecil county.
The late William knight, 81 Cccii county, left
an estate valued at $3.50. 600
The frederick county Republican. have de-
clatcd In favor of taxing mortgage
The next term of the Court 81 Appeal. begins
NJ Annapolis the fret Muulay 81 O.i,bss.
The Republicans Of Frederick county have
Fe-nominated DR.. y. u. Steiner tot the state
Senate.
Ex-senator Daniel Ficlis. II Caroline coun.
y, died On Sunday night lns'. lie va. burn in
New Ynrt IL lsIe
- THE hon Alex. Hamilton Handy. "a native
Of Mar, irni. and his Niie. all" native Of Mary
land, died 20 Missi..ippi last week.
A gentleman living at Middleburg. Carroll
county. caught IN hsh basket. recently. N Little
6,b.
Among the inmates OF the Cecil county aims.
house. there - an ~ State Senator and a dental
surgeon. The first scS Senator Tay Tor. the latter
Dr. Brinton.
The stockholders Of the lluc Mountain House,
on the Western Maryland Railroad, contemplate
enlaIging the building. The past season At this
hotel IL aid :" have been very successful.
ten. Irorgc :. Brown. Of Baltimore. has pur-
chased pair II valuable ilaubctonian mares
ir"m David 9. lilackiston, Of Worcester county.
The price paid i. ,aid 10 have been 81. OGu.
AT Rising sun. Cecil county. the other day.
N"us AhNiH frthtteu u young lAflN tn the
railway sia;iun. aud nov the knowing ones ofthat
place say ia, Mr. Tome Intends 10 get married.
Hon. Lloyd Lowndcs. of Allegheny county,
has sold n very ino Jersey bull, sired by Rex. Of
Mt. Savage, No j.S92. aud his dam l. Pearl Of
Shamrock, No. s,i"i. to J. VI. Thnckery. uf Cecil
county.
Mary iand county fairs will be held as follows:
Kent. worton. September II. ~: Cecil. Elk,on,
October .. ); Hartford. Bclair. October .. ~
Montgomery, Rockville. October -, 20; Washing.
ton, Ilagcrsiown. October III. 10.
A candidate over In Worcester county started
on an electionceTins tour with roll of calico un.
der his srm. and nearly every woman in that Sec
ton was sporting new apron. Finally some Of
the husbands got jealous and the candidate had
10 change his mode ~ securing votes.
The HyatisVille. Prince Georges county, Adj
r'rfissr says one Of our village ladies has named
two 81 her fowls Of male persuasion Lord Ches-
terrified and Sir Roger dc Cavcrly. in consideta-
ton Of their generous and cour,ly qualities and
another lady has named three OF her Plymouth
Rock breed Miles Siandish. Priscilla Mullcns and
Governor Bradford.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

One Of the Shakers at New Lebanon l. Dolly
Sexton. whose age Is said to be Loo years.
-Ex Governor Luke blackburn. of Kentucky
says that he leaves Office with more pleasure than
lac entered IL.
The widow of cx-Prcsidcn, Polk completed
at Nashville. Tennessee.
j. II. Stne. who IL writing a history of the
Fist Army Corps. viii lead large party u
veterans over the Bul! Run battle fields on Octo-
Der H..
Samuel Brrsari Stafford Of Maryland ha.
lent I" the managers Of the New England Fair
the cuiass 81 hi kinsmab. the famous Paul Jones,
and the iias Of tho Bon llo,nruc Richard.
Senator Jones, of Louisiana. looked from
i"o,hpick 10 journalist and from journalist Ia
too,hpick a he said to nm interviewer in New
York "iIuiicr oh no: anybody bu; Butler. lie
Is not considered serious candidate; he /. not
considered hardly
There il an old lady named Brown living in
Hinton. Mich Whose hair il turning from gray
To it, original color ami she Is now cutting her
third set of teeth. For several years she has had
hci second cyesghi. and can 20 do fine work
a we'll a anybody.
The Res Dr. Samuel T.. Appleton of Phila
dclpha s"lcmni1cd - marriage. and the groom,
who wa. short Of money, proposed 10 send him an
educated parrot. The Doctor Hsscntcl. "llavs
You cage: :" the gruom inquired. The Doctor
had not. The groom could get one for - 5O.-
Tha, sci,lelIt. The Doctor gave the groom 81. -
TO buy the cage. and that was the last he saw Of
either groom. bride. parrot, cage. or his $3.50.
When George W. Peek was out in Colorado
he wrote home that when lie wen, 10 the Teller
House To- have his clothes brushed. the porter
handed him ~ cents. lie asked what that mean,
and the porter said that was the difference though
could take the dust il ! wanted. and givcshim
ten cents. didn't understand. he says. anil Il.
nally he said he estimated that he would get %
cents worth Of gold oa my shoes. 50 he paid ms
the difference. Soon dog came into the Office
all dirt. and began scratching for lea. The
proprietor Of the hotel snapped his fingers and
the porter came up on the run with pan and
held !, under the dog and caught the dust. Tha,
dust yielded 30 cents worth.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

TnE MTrrAL LIFE AND MArrRIrY Association
Of Washington u. e.. Issues certificates Of 81 OOO
10 mature and become pay able in i've years. The
cost will be ahou, $3.50 60 carry IL during the time
A father may take n certificate on himself, wife
and each one of his children and at the expiration
Of Eve years he will have secured for each 81 900
For circulars. giving full particulars. address
EcKERr & LEAouE. state Agents. Ii3 y. High
street, Baltimore. Md. Reliable agents wanted.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Revival Services.--The Towsontown NJ. y.
AMI Epson ". =. congregations are holding union
revival services in the two churches. The meet
inss have been in progress during the past week
aud likely 90 continue for some time. Revs. W.
7. d. GLENN and J. X. Nichols conduct the ser.
vices. On Sunday, Esd, the services will be held
in the ~. l.. church. Rev. X. W. Black, =. f.,
preaching at ~ n. IN, and Rev. j. X. Nichols at
y q. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
Arlington. I'd pis.ric..-An en,er,aini

Arlington, I'd District.-An entertaining
lecture vas delivered by Rev. A. NJ. Cour,enay,
at Mckendree ". y. church, on Tuesday even
ing. 18th inst. The subject 1.-The man who
laughs" The attendance was good. The pro-
ceeds are for the benefit of the church.
temperance meeting will be held at McKen-
drec church on Sunday. the 23d Of this month.
The meeting l. 60 be addressed by Mr.. Mosher
and Miss Ada Mosher. The public are invited TO
attend. llESsIE A.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Sale OF Real Estate.-Messrs. Shambcrger
4 kisteau, auetioneers. sold for Mcssrs. SiingluG
4 >lingluH, solicitors for John A. Barker aud
George q. Manning. Trustees. &c, on Monday
last. on the premises, $50 : IOths acres of land.
more or less, situated on the Dogwood road near
the Franklin road in the "a election district, i'm.
proved by ,so tenant houses, to Milton ". Ohutt.
Mary Z. Ritter and Emanuel Ritter, for 3. 500.
About one hundred acres IL cleared land, the bal
ance heavily timbered. The property belonged
90 George 4. and Sallie u. Webb.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

To Drive Away the Cockroach. Troubled
houseksepers will be pleased to hear that 90 sim.
pie remedy NJ the green peel % cueumbers laid
along the edge Of the floor where they most do
eongregaie and repeated freshly for two or three
nights will drive every eoekroaeh from the premi.
sss. This IL an unfailing remedy and the secret
l. In the fact that the juice of the peel 10 alike
irresistible aud poisonous 10 the selGsh ysrmin.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

tournament held ai Washington Park. Baltimore
on Friday Of last week, Mr.. G. Lyon Rogers, oi
pikesyllc, this county, won the FIRST prize. a set
Of harness. In the contest for the championship
Of Maryland. the hght narrowed down 10 G. Ly on
Rogers AMI J. u. Almony. and continued for some
time when Rogers missed one ring aud J. d.
cup and was declared the champion tournament.
rider OF Maryland. Almony Is a!so a resident Of
this county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
A Model Justice OF the peace.-we r,

a Model Justice OF the Peace.-we re-
Gently heard of ja.iice of the peace in an ad-
joining state. who had held the Office for eight
year,. and In all that long time. among the great
number Of cases before him, had never returned
one Of them TO court. having always succeeded in
getting the parties TO settle their disputes. II
would be well IL some of our justices Of the peace
throughout Baltimore county would follow his
example aud settle many Of the trivial cases that
brought before the court at every term, taking
up time that might be devoted TO more important
matters, and saving to the taxpayers vast sums
81 money.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Orphans Court.-Lettcrs Of administration
on the following estates were granted In the BAL.
timore county Orphans Court this week, via; To
Annie 4. Pollitt on the estate Of Alfred n. Pol.
lit to Genevicve Reuter- on the estate Of Chris.
tiAn Reuter-. and to William J. Hamilton on the
estate Of Robert W. Fitzpatrick.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

"Comct" vs.. Pocket. The challenge
Published last week by Mr.. Samuel Ceilings 10
trot his horse Comet" against Pocket, owned
by Mr. W. II. Bosiey, for Sl00 n side. has been
accepted. The race will take place at Herring
Run track, on Monday, September 9th. at 2
o'clock p. m. No doubt the race will attract
many friends Of the respective horses. Comet
will be driven b. Mr.. John Nelson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

A Supper and Auction.-A supper will be
held by the ladies Of the work chapter of Trinity
Y. Z. church. Towsontown, on Thursday evening,
September 21th, from Eve 90 ten o'clock. There
will also be an auction Of useful and fancy arti-
eies. Public cordially invited. Admission 10
ccnts.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
a Sick Man Found in tho Woods and

Dying SHORTLY Aiterwards.-JosePh Hes,
who was found in the woods near Timoniuin. on
Sunday last. in an almost lying condition. was
brought o. Tow sontuwn in the afternoon and sent
to Baltimore on tie lork road car. After lea vim
the eur in the city. lac was found by some one and
taken to the University Hospital. where he died
sunday night. lie said he had relatives living
in Baltimore ani that he hal been working Tor
the Ashland Iron Company. Ilc was about -
years Of age nearly Fix fee, tall. with very prom
incnt check bones and dark hair. Whilst 10 the
depot. waiting for the 10 leave. he had n very
severe chill anil high fever. lie was not without
means. having had efficient money TO pay his
fare on the car.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

$. cLEAvELASb. Of the firm Of y. X. Cleave.
land, ISL Gay st.. having sold out would be pleas.
ell TO his old friends aud customers at the store
Of ". Lieblich Co., liS Lexington street, near
Howard. where he will DO abic 10 show them
large and choice selection Of goods, and offer bcs,
inducements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
Taffy for Gov. Hamilton.

W"'HIHVF0H sVHFs
Candidate McLane endeavorcd. In his speech
secepting the Democratic nomination for governor
Of Maryland, 10 soothe the disappointment Of
Governor Hamilton BY liberal application Of
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

In. FAnESEN's lIEALrH REsTonrR. the great
Natural BLOOD Purifier and Liver Invigoraior. has
shown its wonderful curative powers in Scrofula,
White Swelling, Ulcers. Erysipelas. Swclied Neck,
Scrofulous Innammations. Old Sores. Eruptions
Of the skin. Sore Eyes and Scalp Affections. Try
Il. All druggists sell Il.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Musical Observation-Disclosures will be u
grand musical and literary entertainment given
at the Govanstown N. y. ehursh, Thursday, Sep.
TENDER 27th, at P. m, under the auspices Of the
Sunday school society. The ladies and gentlemen
taking part In this entertainment are we'll known
in the city. The proceeds 90 be devoted 60 get.
ting new organ for the church. Admission %
cents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Melrose Avenue.-The County Commission.
ers At their meeting on Wednesday, authorized
the opening Of Meltose avenue. In the Nth district
connecting Charles street avenue with Bellona
avenue. "A a public road.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Death OF an Aged Lady.-Mrs. Catharine
Wilson. residing near New Market. 9Th district,
taken violently III whilst attending church at
Shrewsbury, on the 9th inst. She lived couple
Of days thereafter and her funeral took place on
Friday Of last week. She had been . member Of
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Turkey Fattening.-A nice, plump turkey I;
well, VIC all have n weakness that way, and most
Of u are looking forward 90 the Christmas holi.
days, when we hope 20 help dissect n nicely
Drowned turkey and discuss lis merits along with
the many other good things provided at that time
Turkeys are undoubtedly profitable TO raise when
they have been reared on proper principles, which
means plenty Of food, care and exercise. There
s great difference Of opinion In regard TO fatten
ing turkeys. but experience has shown breeders
that the best way 10 get the greatest number Of
pounds Of hesh Il to feed the birds all they will
eat, right from the time they hatch out until they
are ready for market. Turkeys cannot bear con.
hnement especially in ioeks or singly, and should
never be confined longer than n week OF ten days
before killing. An ordinary rail pen Il one q tho
best for the purpose, for they like 10 BE- on the
ground, AZ this tine ICED prineipallx an eaoksd
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

HASp-MADE Substituted Phipps, on Della
ware avenue. in rear Of Ady's hotel. fowsontown,
makes To measure all kinds Of lady's and gents
shoes and boots Correct styles and ft guaran-
tced. Repairing promptly done.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
Longs.ree. on President Arthur.

Gen. Jas. Longstrcet. of confederate fame and ne
present q. $. Mar'haI Of Georgia, while in Chicago
lev days ago. was interviewed by a reporter Of
one Of the newspapers Of that city.
lie said that "tho Administration of President
Arthur had been wise and fair, and had given
great satisfaction in the South 10 both partes.-
lie did not see how the Republican party could
help giving him the nomination next year, and il
nominated he would certainly be elected. lie
thought u was not only for the interest Of the
country, but for the interest Of the South, that
the Republican party should remain in power Il
stopped lighting he continued. at App1matox
Court house. while my comrades. defeated in war,
Transferred the conflict from the arena of battle
To the arena Of politics. with the result that they
have antagoniEed the party having possession of
the National Government for years. without gain
ing thing for their section and it, people.
believed that II was the true policy of the South
10 accept reconstruction and go in and control
their own State Governments by acting in har
mony with the Republican party. instead Of being
controlled by carpet -baggers and negroes, which
resulted from their alliance with Democracy. The
Northern Republicans would naturally have pre-
ferred alliance with the defeated South to any
other. and had such course prevailed the south.
by being the balance OF power, would have re-
gained her old position in the councils Of the
Natinn.'
Eo- Peoria, Illinois, has only 10000 inhab-
itants, but there Is one respect in which I, l.
the biggest city in the land. There il no other
from which the Government receives so large an
amount OF internal revenue. Thirteen immense
distlleries make this the centre Of whiskcy manu-
faeturc. Tho tax h ninety cents gallon. The
largest disillery IL under contract To send every
drop Of its product 10 France. TO be used in the
native wines Of that vine clad country.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22

Circuit Court.-Appeal cases Of +. J. Brown.
trustee. -. a. u. Clemens. Jr. Judgment below
vas for Clemens: reversed aud Judgment was
rendered tor Brown for $50, each party TO pay
their own costs.
c. Aultman 4 Co. vs.. Joseph IIoskins; demur-
rcr TO third plea sustained, with leave to plead
over.
Geo. T.. Thomas & Co. We. James $. Lyle 4;
Judgment for plaintiff for Sizes. Same vs..
Rufus y. Ru;iedse Judgment for plaintiff for
Sl?9.56. Henry snyder vs.. Charles II. and Car
olinc lIecr judgment for plaintiff by confession
on terms 10 be filed. Henry Chandiee 70. Joseph
Turner judgment for plaintiff for $s53 -. Geo.
\. smith -. iona L. Fowble aud Christopher
Corcoran; juismen; for plaintiff by confession on
terms 10 be iilci. Frederick Schneides ". Eliza
ic;h Niitel; judgment for plaintiff for s?2I52.
Frcciand. Hall 4 Go. vs. Elizabeth Mite; judg-
ment for plaintiff for SI36.i5.
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When Woods Are Bare.

And fTosts and shortening days portend
The agcl year Is near his end.-BryaHt
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LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

rsioa Rerirai .Serriees-- TorsoHfo'rn ~ r.. and
". r. cLareLss.-Prcaching at the ". y. church.
tomorrow sunday, at ~ a. tn. by Rev. Il. W.
Black, +. T., and ut y p. M, by Rev. J. X.
Nichols. Services will be held at EPSON Chapel.
Monday. Wednesday and Friday evenings, con.
Quoted by Rev. W. 7. y. GLENN, and at the NJ.
=. church. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
conducted by Rev. J. Il. Nichols. Public cordial
Iy invited.
Triaiiy r. r.. CAHrri. To,e.oHia~n.-Preaehing
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. II. Powers. at
u n. IA. aud y p. m. Also Wednesday nigh, SER
vices nj y o'clock.
There will be preaching at Lutherviilc, by Rev.
W. II. II. Powers. in the Public Hall, every sun
day afternoon, At - o'clock.
81. J.La's ". r. Church, La,herriie.-Preaeh-
ing Sunday. at II a. IN. aud $50 p. in, by the pas
tor. Rev. WIN. Dailam Morgan. Prayer meeiin Z
"wednesday evening, at $50 o'clock.
Triaiiy Church. Long Gr,eH.-Scryiccs by Rev.
A. J. Barrow. rector. every Sunday afternoon. At
- o'clock T.. -.
~. J,LH'. y. T.. Church. KisysriH,.-Scrviccs
every Sunday morning. at 1915 o'clock, by Rev.
\. j. Barrow, rector.
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Save tho useful Herbs.-Thi, m,

Save tho Useful Herbs.-This Is the season
Of the year TO gather aud savc useful herbs. Ons
Of our exchanges says: "6athcr the useful herbs
that every family needs In case Of sickness, thi,
mouth. good quantity Of boneset, 80 useful Ia
colds or bilious attacks. headache fevers loss OF
appetite and many other things, should always be
gathered 80 coon asst H. ready 90 blossom. Smart.
weed. which Is 80 good put into a cloth bag and
dipped in warm vinegar and applied TO any local
pain ought 10 be saved before u comes into bios.
SON; but " not, save now, aud be sure you have
smartweed, for there Is another plant that very
much resembles Il. aud may by some be mistaken
foT. Mullen leaves are also highly priEed tdried
and smokedl, In irritating coughs. sore throat,
diphtheria aud some other complaints. Catnip,
when In bloom, peppermint aud spearmint are also
useful. All herbs should be tied In small punches
and hung In dry room. where spiders and dies
cannot riot upon them, or be spread out aud dried
evenly and put into paper bags when not too
bulky. Long useless stalks need not be gathered,
as they are much better without thcin."