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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-10-18
"Reminiscence of tha Hawkins Family

"Reminiscences of the Hawkins Family"
is the title ofan interesting article in the Port To-
bacco Times. The Hawkins family, of Charles
county, Nd, have the sentiment of local attach
ment strongly developed. They have kept, under
good as well as adverse circumstances, strong
grip on the ancestral soil. The oldest living rep
resentative of the family, Josias Henry Hawkins,
celebrated on the Goth of September his eighty
fourth birthday at Oakley, the house in which he
born and where he has always lived, and
which is itself century old. There are fine old
mansions of much earlier date still existing in
Maryland, built in the old colonial period, of i'm
ported brick, but very few of them are now the
property of the descendants of the ancient posses
sors or the holders of the immortal acres that once
gave them the rank of colonial magnates. But,
if the Hawkins family can boast of no such i'm
posing habitation, they have at least held tena-
ciousIy to the land that Henry Hawkins bought
in November, 1854, and hewed out for himself
home in the forest. On this land, on the 10th of
next month, the aged patriarch of the family pro-
poses to celebrate the bcentennial anniversary
of the Hawkins family at the house in which he
has lived so long, and on the soil where it has
taken such deep root.-Sun.
DIR. J. w. Hawkins, of the Sth district of this
county, is q son of the venerable Josias Henry
Hawkins, named above.
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Will Finally Probated.-The probate OF
the will of the late John W. Garrett was compile
ted in the Orphans Court of this county on Wed
nesday, by Messrs. Samuel Spencer and W. S.
Townsend, the two witnesses who had not ap.
peared when the will fled on 1st instant
The executors and trustees under the will, Robt.
Garrett, T. Harrison Garrett and Mary Elizabeth
Garrett are not required to give bond.
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ga-A Towsontown Democratic prohibitionist
says that st. John will get twenty-five votes in
this precinct of the 9th district. We doubt this
statement but believe that if he gets that number
they will be about equally divided between Repub-
licans and Democrats
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Bees at the Cecil Fair.-The Cecil Whiq o

Bees at the Cecil Fair.-The Cecil Wing of
last week says "The apiary or bee exhibit of
Mr.. Lake, of Baltimore county, proved to be the
most interesting feature of all others of the fair
and was a most pleasing and entertaining matter
and to scores and hundreds one of Instruction.
To watch tho working of the bees appeared to
act as fascination to many people, and many
whom could name passed hours and hours in
the tent Tho exhibit was about as follows, to
put it briefly as our space demands: The bees
were shown in IL glass nucleus hives, represent
ing as many varieties. including the new Austrian
or Carniolan, the Lombardy and Bergarnos Cy-
prian, Syrian, Hybrid Carniolan, Hy brii italian,
native and others; also ono can containing
laying worker or worker-bee that can deposit
eggs, but whose progeny are only males"
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Attempted Assault.-On Frid.

hCC6LuPt6Q db5dUII.-UH TTIuHy HILefnOOn
of last week an aged white woman named Rouse
living near Courses nurseries in the 18th district
while crossing Duncans woods, near her home
was set upon by tall colored man who attempted
an assault upon her person. He was provided
with rope, with which he threatened to tie Mrs.
Rouse. A party of boys, who were gathering
cbestnuts in the woods, heard the woman's screams
and ran towards the scene. The miscreant, hear
ing their approach, fed. The county police have
so far been unsuccessful in their efforts to find
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-10-18

Death Of Valuable Cows.-Three valuable
Jersey Cows, belonging to Mr.. Chas. D. Fisher
living at Lake Roland were found dead in the
stable on Sunday morning last DR.. Ward, State
veterinary surgeon, made post mortem exami-
nation. The animals in the best of health
apparently on Saturday evening when they were
fed and their sudden death gave rise to report
that they had been poisoned DR.. Ward found
however, that they had eaten large quantity of
smartweed, plant which is usually thought to
have curative qualities but in this case it proved
otherwise. The COWS were valued at $500 each,
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

HAND MADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear Of Wheeler's Hotel. Towson-
town, Pakes to measure all kinds Of LADIES AND
GENTS Shoes AND BooTs Correct styles and fit
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
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DEATHS.
Deaths Free--- Tributes, &C., 10 cts. lin


DOWNS.-On Sunday, October 18th, at 10 p. M,
at the residence of his sister-n- law in Bal
timore. Rev. MILFORD Downs. aged 81 years and
months, senior pastor of Monroe street M. E..
church.
GREEN.-On October 18th, at 1890 p. m. Jacob
MILFORD, in the 30th year of his age, son of
Jacob and the late Ann G.. Green, of Baltimore.
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Preventing Smut in Wheat.-A CORES
pendent of an agricultural journal tells how he
prevented smut from attacking his wheat: "To
twenty gallons of water add three pounds of
bluestone let it dissolve then take the wheat in
basket made of splints and immerse it in the
water, basket and all, one minute. and then take
it out and let it drain two or three minutes long
er, then pour it out of the basket on the floor,
and in three hours it will be ready for the drill.
l never use any drer; it is not necessary. find
that to wet the wheat thoroughly is all sufficient.
only use the solution in two years, or every
other year, and have never had any smut in my
wheat. In soaking the wheat twelve hours you
increase the bulk nearly one half I have used
salt in the same way and it does as we'll as blue
stone.O
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rall pr,,nino, of Grane vines-vinea

Fall Pruning of Grape Vines.-Vines may
be pruned in the fall as soon MS the leaves have
dropped. The pruning of vine consists in cut
ting away all the unnecessary bearing wood. leav-
ing only short spurs with two or three eyes on
the main shoots to produce fruit next year. The
number of canes left to grow depends on the sys-
tenn of training If the alternate arm system is
folowed-one upright, with as many laterals as
there are wires or bars the trellis, are left if
the single stake plan is chosen two grown,
one to make wood for bearing next year and one
to bear fruit. If the fan-shapcd method of train
ing is desired, three, four or five main stems may
be grown and lateral spurs left on those to pro-
duce for next year. The wood cut away should
be the whole of this years growth. excepting SO
much as will carry three eyes.-Er.
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G9> Mr.. Charles G. Edwards, assistant super
intendent of public instruction in Baltimore city,
died last Sunday, aged Al years. His health had
been failing for some time and his death was
caused by paralysis of the brain.
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Arm Broken.-Master Charles Barnette, aged
about IL years, son of Capt. E. P. Barnette, of
this town, fell into newly dug well on the turn
pike, near Loose's store. on Thursday, and broke
his left arm above the elbow. The fall was about
IL feet. DR.. J. Ii. Jarrett rendered medical at
teutiOn.
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The western Marvland Railroad.-Th,

The Western Maryland Railroad.-The
stockholders of the W. M. r. r. held their annual
meeting at Hillen Station, on Wednesday, and five
directors on the part of the stockholders were
elected, as follows: Joshua Briggs, of Frederick
county George W. Harris and c. W. Humric
house, Washington county; John X. Longwell
Carroll county, and Edward Worthington, Balti
more county. All were reflections except Mr.
Worthington, who succeeds Mr.. d. j. Foley The
city directors, who were confirmed by the City
Council on Monday, are Christian Devries. e. G.
HipsIey, Samuel II. Tsgart, James w. McElroy,
WIN. A. Boyd, VIM. S. Rayner, T. Edward Ham
bleton and James G. Wheedon. The four last
named gentlemen succeed Messrs. Germon II
Hunt, VIM. Fl. Graham, John l. Middleton and
Alexander Rieman, the latter Of whom was the
vice. president. The board will meet on Wednes-
day of next week for the election of officers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-10-18
Accidentally Shot Himself.-On Tines

Accidentally Shot Himself.-On Tuesday
last VIM. Young, young coored man living in
Long Green Valley, whilst carelessly handling a
baded revolver, the weapon was accidentally dis
charged, the ball Unfolding itsefin his left hand
lie came to Towsontown and DR.. J. II. Marley
extracted the ball.
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Suffering from Malaria.-Mr. Alexander
Mccormick, of Gardenvie, has been confined to
bed this week suffering from malaria and bilious
dysentary. He is attended by DR.. Corse, who
hopes soon to have him on bis feet again.
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Protracted Meeti

Protracted Meeting. protracted meeting
will commence at Pine Grove M. P. church, near
Cub Hill, Hartford road, on Sunday next, 10th
instant, at O'Clock p. m. The meeting will be
in charge of the Rev. J. r Nichols, pastor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-10-18

Colored Campaign Club.-The Republi-
cans of the I'd election district held a meeting at
Union church, Liberty road, on Monday night,
9th inst, and organized Blaine Logan and
Blair club with a membership of 80. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President, Peter
Price; president, Henry Bell; secretary,
Thomas Chance; marshal, Boston Gordon.
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Fight on the Frederick Road.-0n Mon

Fight on the Frederick Road.-0n Mon
day night last a fight occurred at Carroton, Fred
erick road, between number of colored men en-
ployed on the Gainesville Short Line railroad,
and several white men headed by John Schumacher.
The trouble grew out Of quarrel of few nights
previous. Steinacker attempted to assault one of
the colored men when they fred number of shots
at him, four of which took effect, causing slight
wounds. The colored men then escaped. No
arrests were made.
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Great Fails Circuii.-Rev. Watson Case, pastor
will preach, administer the Lords Supper and
commence pratracted meeting at Forge M. +
church, Oct Goth, at o'clock P. m. All are cor.
daily invited.
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Burglars Cause a Fire.-0n Sunday night
last Mr. VIM. S. Wedge. who lives on Fair Oak
avenue, near Waverly, had very disagreeable
experience. His family spending the
ing with near neighbor, having locked up their
house during their absence. After being away
a short time Mr.. Wedge had occasion to return to
his house, when he found one of the doors open.
He at entered and discovered that the honse
was full of smoke. On proceeding to the parlor,
where some improvements had been in progress,
the furniture having been piled on the floor and
covered with sheets, &C., he was Mortified to find
the room in blaze. By the assistance of neigh
bors and the fire department the flames soon
extinguished, out not until nearly all the furni-
ture hal been destroyed causing loss OF several
hundred dollars. After the fire had been put out it
found the house had been entered by burglars
who had been going about lis hting matches. One of
these dropped upon the pile, of furniture and set
it on fire, which frightened the intruders Off
Had Mr.. Wedge been few minutes later it is
likely his house and contents would have been
burned.
On the night following Mr. Wedges house was
again mysteriously fired and was entirely con-
sumed, together with the contents. The house
belonged to Mr.. Aull and was insured. Mr.. We ge
had an insurance of 81 500 on the furniture.
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Serious Driving Accident.-Misses Kate
and Julia Shields, daughters of Mr.. Thomas
Shields, whose country place is situated Sun
nybrook, 10th district, met with serious accident
on Thursday evening of last week They were
returning from Phoenix station, their colored
coachman having met them with pair Of horses
and Mccall wagon, and in descending short
hill, near the residence of Mr.. Samuel Moore,
the pole suddenly snapped in two. This fright
ened the horses, causing them to rum and the part
of the pole attached to the wagon ran into the
ground, throwing the wagon completely over
All the occupants were thrown out upon the road,
Miss Julia and the coachman falling free of the
wagon, but Miss Kate fell under the wreck and
was very painfully hurt about the head and
shoulders, from which she has since been confined
to her room. Mr.. Moore kindly took the young
ladies home and DR.. Emory attended them. The
wagon was badly damaged and the horses consid-
erably hurt.
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To.csonto,on VI. E. Chmrch.-Preaching Sunday,
at IL a. m. and at Il p. M, by the pastor, Rev.
W. L. ~. Ofomm
Prayer and praise meeting on Wednesday even
ings, and class meetings on Wednesday afternoons,
at 3 o'clock, and Fri lay evenings, at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-10-18

81. JOINTS NJ E. Church, LMtherUiUe.-Preach-
ing Sunday, at IL m. and 7.3O p. H., by the pas
tor, Rev. VIM. Dallam Morgan. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, at 7.30 o'clock.
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Religious Notices.

Trinity p. E. Church, ToOsonto,0n.
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. H. Powers, at
IL a. IN. and Sp. IN. Wednesday afternoon SER
vices at 5 o'clock.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
VIII. H. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sun
day afternoon, at Al o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-10-18

MdkluB IOlOWlnR Is the
Hanover Spectators formula for making kraut.-
"To make first-class saur- kraut you must have
the best kind of cabbage-a sufficient quantity of
the old "drum head" sort-and after divesting
the heads of their stalls and all the outside leaves
being careful to leave none that are "lousy," put
the heads one side until you can fill tub with
water in which to wash them; and after washing
them clean, ms well as your kraut barrel, cutting
knife and maui. you are now ready to proceed
with the cutting. Now cover the bottom of the
barrel with some of the cleanest and best outside
leaves, and laying your cutting knife over the
mouth of the Darrell, proceed with the cutting
After cutting enough of the cabbage to form
layer of about three inches thick on the leaves in
the bottom of the barrel, and sprinkling thereon
handful or so of salt, pound the same gently,
but firmly, with the maui until sufficiently COM
pact. So proceed with layers of cut cabbage and
salt (not emitting the pounding) until the barrel
is full. And then after covering the whole with
another thin layer of leaves and laying boards
and weights on the same, the job is done. In a
few weeks your kraut will be pronounced 'goot
by a1y jury of Dutchmen."
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From Arlington, ad District.-

From Arlington, Sd District.-Protracted
meetings are in progress at both Methodist
churches at this place. On Friday evening of last
week the Emory Grove Association, of which Rev.
Mr.. Waterman is president, came out from Balti-
more and attended the meeting at McKendree
church. The exercises were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Waterman and Rev. Mr. Koontz, pastor of
the church, and general experience meeting was
held. An important feature of the occasion, was
the fine singing rendered by the association,
which, with organ and cornet accompaniment
fairly made the place rcsound. The attendance
was large, an unusual amount of interest having
been manifested. The members of this church
have purchased a fine new organ, which now fills
the place of the old one and is ornament to the
church.
The sudden cool weather has made winter ap-
parel and fires objects of interest to most persons.
The Pimlico races began ON Tuesday and the
Western Maryland r. K. has run many extra
trains for the accommodation of parsons attend
ing.
Chestnuts and persimmons are beginning to
ripen, the latter, however, not plentiful as
they have been some years. BESSIE A.
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WANTED 20 to 40 Acres, with small house,
w for cash. For sale, Acres, with small inn
provements, on pike, near the city. JOHN r.
CLARK, Lexington and Calvert sts., Baltimore.
Sep. 6,'S4y.
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Take Care of Farm Tools.-This i

Take Care Of Farm Tools.-This is the
season when farmers should look after their inn
pements and see that they are properly cleaned
and put under shelter. Iron tools will rust out
sooner than they will wear OUT wood is destroy
ed by exposure to the weather sooner than it will
wear out in actual use. Therefore, when you are
done with a farm implement, clean it of dirt and
put it away under shelter. If plows, hoes, axes
saws, baskets, and the like are left out of doors
any where when not in use, exposed to rain, wind
and hot sun, the exposure will injure them more
than the use of them upon the farm. They will
not last near long, and as every implement
represents so much money that it cost, it is like
throwing money away to allow them to rust or to
rot out. farm cart with good care, and pro-
lection under shelter when not in use, will last
fifteen or twenty years, and pair of wheels taken
care of ought to endure lifetime. But careless
handling and exposure will wear them out in
few years. This general neglect to take proper
care of tools is one great reason why so many
men fail to make farming pay. Flows, &C., are
costly, and the farmer who has to buy three or
four times as many as another man will, cannot
expect much profit at the business. What
ought to be his profit is absorbed in implements.
The hot sun will warp, twist, strain, crack,
shrink-rain will SWELL strain, break anything
made Of wood When you are done using cart,
wagon, pillow, hoe, basket other utensil, put it
directly under shelter in its proper place, for
every implement should have place.
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Gardenville, 18th District.-Charles Jones,
who has been employed by Mr.. Harges, of Full
lerton, was kicked by horse on Saturday even
ing last, and had his right leg broken above the
knee. He was taken to hospital in the city for
treatment.
Mr.. John E. Swift recently lost a very fine
three year-old colt by getting its leg broken. The
colt was running at pasture when the accident
occurred. The injury was so serious that the an
imal had to be killed. Fortunately for Mr.. Swift,
the colt was insured for about half its value.
The third quarterly meeting of Great Falls Cir
cult was held at Gatchs church on Sunday last.
Rev. W. w. Black, presiding elder, preached in
the morning, and Rev. Watson Case, at night.
Revival services are being held nightly.
The drought is very serious matter through
out this section. Farmers unable to pillow,
and consequently but little wheat has been sowed
Those persons who sowed their wheat early are
fearful that it will not come up sufficiently to in
sure a crop. The worse feature to contend with is
the scarcity of water. In the upper portion of
the district l have heard ofpersons hauling water
for upwards of mile to supply their stock. Many
of the wells and springs have given out, and "ur
old citizens say they never experienced anything
to compare to the present dry spell.
Corn huskng is now the principal work on the
farm and the crop is in fine condition. An old
fashioned husking match was held at Mr.. Geo,
Counclmans the other night, where about 40
men were engaged. A good time was had. The
crop of corn on this farm is very fine, said by
some to be the best crop ever raised on the place.
On Tuesday evening last Garden Lodge No.
ia, I. 0. O. F., held union. At the same
time an oyster supper was held in the Farmers
and Gardeners Hall, at which the members aid
their wives partook of substantial feast. The
occasion was greatly enlivened by speeches and
songs. NJ. A. X.
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Coon Hunting. Coon hunting, years ego,
in this county, was very generally INDUCED in,
but for some cause, we know not what, old hunters
have abandoned the chase and the coon and the
colored people the only ones who seem now to
take an interest in the sport. An Eastern Shore
paper tells how to hunt them. 1t says ''Ths
little ANIMAL when chased from a corn field by n
lively pack of bounds, sometimes runs two or
three miles before be is driven up a tree but his
route is often crcuitous and the hunter always in
good hearing distance. AS general thing, how
ever, he is driven t. a tree in twenty minutes
after the dogs hot on his trail then comes
the tug of war; the fight. lighted torch is
produced, and, when not shot. the 'varmint' is
shaken out of the tree by the best climber, when
scene Of the widest excitement ensues. The
coon is vicious fighter and dies game he has
been known to fail in the midst of half dozen
dogs, and then make his escape. The hours for
hunting are between 3 o'clock in the morning and
daylight. For years the coon has been highly
priced dainty dish by the colored man but
not until later years did the pale face find out
how savory dish it was, when properly served
the black man knowingly kept him in ignorance
of it, because, during slavery times, it was his
chief sport and delight to have big coon supper,
with song and dance"
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Fullerton, 18th DiStrict.-This is the first
time have attempted to furnish any local news
for The UNION and my main object in writing
now is to make complaint. There is very gem
eral dissatisfaction in this section at the way in
which we are treated with reference to our pub
lie roads. Our supervisor, Mr.. Jas. Smith, may
be a very good one, but must say that he has
not shown great tact in that direction in this vi
cinity. The road which runs from the Hartford
road past Fullerton to the Philadelphia pike, is
one which will alu1e to particularly. For up
wards of six weeks four men have been at work
on it between he Beair and Phla roads. They
go to work about a. H. and stop about 5, call
irg this, 1 suppose. full day. [ don't like work
any too well myself, but am willing to bet big
apple that in less than three weeks can do more
work than these four men have done on this road
in six. Now am taxpayer and speak be-
cause 1 have q right to do so. l say that this is
waton waste of public money and the proper au-
thorities should look into the matter. This same
road, between Fullerton and the Hartford road, is
in wretched condition. Two or three men have
been working on it but can't see that they are
improving it any. There are other matters in
this same connection that would like to allude
to in this letter, but they will keep and you may
hear from me again.
regret to say that one of our good neighbors,
Mr.. Alex. Fuller. has been sick all the summer,
and at this time his health is still delicate. 1t is
hoped that he may be speedily restored and that
we may once more see him moving about among
US as he has done for so many years.
EXCELSIOR.