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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Small Talk.-The Reisterstown Voice says
eve learn good deal of talking has been done
by some people-we don't know-about Mr.. W.
H.W. Reeds entertainment of a half dozen friends
at the almshouse recently, which they claim to be
at the expense of Baltimore county. Did any of
these gentlemen ever visit the private residence
of Mr. Reed and were refused entertainment? We
believe not. Why, then, should he refuse friends
the same reception at the almshouse, of which he
is superintendent II no more extravagant use is
made of the funds of Baltimore county than by
Mr.. Reed, it will not be long before the tax levy
can be reduced"
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COnmittad To j

Committed to Jail.-Frederick J. Grupy,
who was arrested in Baltimore on Tuesday night,
for the larceny of jewery and other articles,
amounting in value to $2S7, from his brother-in-
law, Mr.. James A. Maynard, was committed to
Jail on Thursday for the action of the Criminal
Court. Grupy is son of the late Francis Grupy,
of this county, who was at one time resident of
the 18th district and after that, he owned a fine
farm at 0wings Mills, on which he resided at the
time of his death.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Gardenville P. O.-The following is list of
letters for the month of January remaining in the
Gardenvie postofice uncalled for: John c. Lob
man, James McCray, Miss Josephine Otto, John
A. Tucker, M. Winder, Benz. W. Shanklin.
JOHN M. HERMAN, p. M.
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New Store.-Mrs. NJ. A. Shealey, who had
been known for very many years as the proprietor
of several extensive stores in Towsontown, having
relinquished business some years ago, is again
about to embark in merchandising. She has fit
ted up suitable rooms in her large brick residence,
on the principal street in the town, and will open
with full and choice stock of new goods. She is
a lady of indomitable will and energy and under
stands TIE business thoroughly. 1t is hoped she
NAV meet with the success she so richly merits,
and doubtless scores of her old customers will be
pleased to patronize her.
1t may be interesting to state that the new store
is located upon almost the exact spot where Mrs.
Shealcy first commenced business near half GEN.
fury ago, in the old hipped-roofed house that was
one of the early land marks of Towsontown, and
that was afterwards removed to make room for the
present imposing building.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

School Board Meeting-The School Board
met at Towsontown on Tuesday, the president,
Oregon R. Benson, Esq, in the chair
Mr. J. A. Fowler, for some time past principal
of the school at Mt Washington, was elected
principal of the Catonsville high school, vice
Capt. D. P. Barnette, who was elected Assistant
Examiner.
Mr. R. C. McGinn, of the 9th district, was
elected principal of the Mt. Washington school,
vice Mr.. Fowler.
Lewis Yoder, George R. Hunt and Seth Smith
were appointed trustee of school No. s., 18th dis
trict, and l.. L. Parker trustee of school No. s,
Sd district, vice William Candy, resigned.
Mrs. Maria Barholow was appointed assistant
teacher in Mr.. Whites school, at Hampden. This
lady has been acting for some time as substitute
vice principal of Towsontown high school, and is
q very efficient teacher.
After the transaction of some other unimpor-
tant business the Board adjourned until the 9th
of February.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Pimlico Spring Meeting.-The executive
committee of the Maryland Jockey Club has de-
cided to hold the spring meeting of the present
wear on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, the goth, 2lst, 22d and 23d of May. The
details of the programme have not yet been ar,
ranged, but the club has opened the usual cup and
sweepstake races, the nominations for which must
close on the first of March. They are the Ran
cocas handicap, the Vernal sweepstakes, the Pey-
ton handicap stakes, the Baltimore Cup and the
CIaybeugh Memorial Strikes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

An Ejectment Suit.-It is said that an eject
ment suit is to be instituted in the Circuit Court
here, to recover what is known as the Shealey
property, which includes the M. d. church, sew
eral stores, private dwellings, &C., located in Tow
sontown. 1t is said that the property was left to
VIM. Shealey during his lifetime. Itwas mortgaged
some time ago to VIM. Lorman Roberts, of Balti-
more, and was recently sold under this mortgage,
some of the purchasers having erected buildings
upon it. Mr.. VIM. Shealey, who was declared
insane some years ago, is still living. John Gra-
son, Esq, is counsel for the plaintiffs.
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Property Transfers in BALTIC. County.

Properly transfers In BALTIC. County
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, etc.,
ceived for record in theofice of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS.
j. L. Morris, &C., receivers, to VIM. L. Roberts.
VIM. L. Roberts & wife to Jno. I. Yelott trus. &C.
Danl. Alder & wife to Jos. W. Merryman.
). ii. Franklin wf. to j. McKendree Kemp.
j. L. Kemp & wife to J. McKendree Kemp.
M. A. Brodie, &C., to Joshua Il. Gallagher.
Philip Schmidt, &C., to Peter Doetterweich, &c.
Henry Mohr wife to Frederick Mohr.
Samuel Galbreath to Lewis r. Keller.
Austin Keen ct al. to Chas. p. Keen.
Caroline L. Gunby to Laura F. Holingshead.
d. Eerney, &C, adm, to English Evangelical
,IasAeran church.
Mary Kirk &c, to David Kirk.
RELEASES.
VIM. Maloney to Danl. X. Leitner.
OrvillDHorwitz to John H Frisby.
Home Pertinent Mutual L. &. B. Association to
Columbus Sheridan.
Gustav A. Schlens, &C., to Gustav A. Schlens.
VIM. III. Ford to Edward Connolly.
John L. Morris to Caroline l.. Gunby.
MORTGAGES.
J. I. Yellot, trustee to VIM. L. Roberts, $4,000
Jos. VIM. Merryman to Danl Alder, $4,000.
Martha e. Merryman to M. E. Williams, 50 800.
Charlotte Price others to VIM B. Harlan, $500.
VIM. G.. Stephens, &C., to Alex. Y. Dolfeld, $780,
M. o. Hammond, &C., to Pat'k Gallagher, $4,000.
Columbus Sheridan to Home Perminant Mutual
L. & B. Association, 81 200.
Peter. Doetterweich & wife to East Baltimore
Workingmen's Saving Association, S416.
Frederick Mohr wife to Stemmers Run Build
ing Association, $500.
j. Edwin Kemp and wife to Mamie B. Doherty,
$4,000.
John n. Maui to VIM. ]. Kirk, $500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Injunction Granted John 1. yell
lott and S. Parker Bosley, counsel for Mr.. Column
bus Sheridan, this week filed bill for an injunc
ton against Messrs. Debaugh Rudiger, of Tow
sontown, to prohibit them from erecting black
smith shop on a lot of ground in the rear OF the
store of the defendants, the complainant alleging
that the building would encroach upon q public
highway, &c. The injunction was granted.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Runaway Accident.-Mr. Walter Warner,
clerk in the office of the Register of Wills, and
who is son of Rev. Mr.. Warner, rector of st.
James P. E. church, My Lady's Manor, had
narrow escape on Saturday last. He went home
on visit that day and in the evening started out
for sleigh.ride. The colored man who hooked
up the horse, neglected to fasten the holding back
straps, and Mr.. Warner had gone but short dis
lance before the horse started to run at furious
rate, upsetting the sleigh and making complete
wreck of it. Fortunately Mr.. Warner was not
seriously hurt, but the horse was badly cut about
the legs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

An Enjoyable Crystal Wedding.-On the
evening of January 10th the residence of Mr.
Thomas Gorsuch, near Gardenville, 18th district,
was filled with company of invited guests who
assembled to celebrate the crystal wedding of Mr..
and Mrs James Cole, nearly one hundred persons
in all being present, who came with the full inten-
ton of enjoying themselves. The presents were
very elaborate and beautiful, numbering upwards
of fifty, many of them displaying much taste in
their selection. During the evening the company
was delightfully."- entertained with piano and or
gan music by Prof. Jos. Neumayer. In one ofthe
rooms was handsomely decorated refreshment
table, heavily laden with choicest viands of
all kinds, and beautifully embelished with rare
flowers. The centre ornament on the table reach
ed half way to the ceiling and was charming
piece of work, wrought in choice flowers aud
smilax, and was greatly admired About 10
o'clock the company assembled around the table
and after partaking heartily of the bountiful sup
ply of good things took their departure for their
respective homes, leaving behind best wishes for
the happy couple for prosperous future.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Fair and Supper.-A fair and oyster sup
per will be held at Fairview M. e. church, near
Sunnybrook, 10th district, on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings, Feb. 18th, Sth and 9TH
Public cordially invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

A Heavy Mortgage.-The Baltimore and
Yorktown Turnpike Company york road) has
executed mortgage to the Safe Deposit and Trust
Company of Baltimore, to secure $4,000 in bonds
at per cent. interest. The bonds are to run until
1914, but may be redeemed in ten years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Game Laws.-The law prohibits the killing
of rabbits between the 18th of January and 18th
of October cartridges between Dec. Oath and
Nov. LIST, and pheasants between January LIST and
August I'd. 1t is now unlawful to kill any of the
above
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

They Deny the Story.-A silly story hav-
ing been circulated that the mill operatives of this
county had been driven by their employers to OPP
pose Gov. McLanes eight-hour law, Mr.. Jacob
committee by the employees of the Mt Washing
ton mill, deny the charge most positively and say
their action in opposing the Governors bill was
entirely voluntary. They say there has been no
interference on the part of their employers with
their opinions in the premises, and they express
respect for Mr.. Jas E. Hooper, who presented and
advocated the passage of the present ten hour
law If the eight-hour bill, as it now stands, is
passed, they say it will so cripple the cotton in
dustry Of this State as to make it impossible for
the employees to earn wages enough to afford
them comfortable existence.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

rs Representative Mackey, of South Carolina,
died suddenly in Washington. Monday morning,
in the 3Sth year of his age.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Religious Convocation.-The convocation
of Baltimore will meet in st. Johns church, Kings
vile, Feb. 20th 2lst and 22d, and the Bishop OF
Illinois will visit the same church, Friday, Feb
ruary Goth.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.

HAND-MADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Ady's hotel, Towsontown,
makes to measure all kinds of lady's and gents
shoes and boots. Correct styles and fit guaran-
teed. Remaining promptly done.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

When Lent Begins.-Now is the time when
people inquire 'when does Lent begin p We
give few dates Ash Wednesday falls on Feb
ruary 9th the first Sunday in Lent falls on
April 9th; Good Friday falls on April 18th, and
Easter Sunday comes April 18th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Very Serious Accident-A very distress.
ing accident occurred in Towsontown on Satur-
day night last, which will result in making one
very worthy young man a cripple for life. A
party of young men coasting on Perrigo's
Hill, on the FORK turnpike just north of the town.
One of the sleds had six persons upon it including
William Farrell, aged II years, son of Mr.. John
Farrell, of this place, and J. Edward Smith, aged
90 years, printer employed in one of the news-
paper offices here. The sled, with an inexperienced
person as steerer started sdown the hill at light
ming speed but before it reached the bottom it
upon stone pile at the side of the road and upset,
throwing the occupants off with great force
Young Farrell had his right leg broken just above
the ankle, and the force of the collision was so
great as to drive the bone through the flesh, from
which it protruded several inches Young Smith
had one of his legs terribly sprained and wrench
ed from the effects of which he will be laid up for
several weeks. Both young men were removed
to their homes and Dr. Jarrett call to see
Farrell He bound up the wound and believing
that amputation would be necessary, Prof. Lati
mer, of Baltimore, was telephoned for. He did
not arrive until Sunday morning, when, after
consultation with DIR. Jarrett, they concluded TO
postpone the operation and put forth their best
efforts to save the young mans foot. After saw
ing off about two inches of the bone the remainder
was forced back to its proper position and the
wound dressed, since which time the patient has
been comparatively easy, and it is hoped that am
putation may be averted
Farrell is very worthy young man and much
thought of in the community. He is learning the
trade of coach-painting with Mr.. D. Haubert, OF
Govanstown, and would have soon completed his
apprenticeship.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

A Double Wedding.-Mrs. Amanda I. Mel
son and Mr.. John D. Meads, both of this county,
were married on the 18th inst, at the residence
of the brides sister, Mrs. VIM. Linthicum, No.
81 Patterson Park avenue, Baltimore, by the Rev.
John Wilson. Also at the same time and place,
by the same clergyman, Mrs. Mary L. Rutledge,
Of Hartford, and Mr.. Daniel Suter, of Baltimore,
were united in marriage. A large company OF
friends was present at the double wedding, which
took place at o'clock in the morning. The
bridal parties left for their homes in Hartford and
were entertained at supper by Mr.. and Mrs.
Meads.-Belair Times.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

Trinity r. Il. Church, TOrsontO'cn.-Preaehin
Sunday by the rector, Rev. w. ii. II. Powers, at
II a. m. and u p. m. Also Wednesday night SER
vices at n o'clock.
There viii be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. II. II. Powers. in the Public Hall, every SUM-
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
Hiss NJ 4. Church, Great FaHs CircHit.-The
fourth quarterly meeting Of this charge will be
held at the church named, January 26th and 9th.
Preaching each day by Rev. r. w. Black, P. E.,
at l0l a. IN. All are cordially invited.
Rev. WATSON CASE,
Preacher in Charge.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

FOR RENT.-Large House, one mile from IT,
IL monum, N. c. R. R.; beautiful location
Garden, Pasture Lot, Shade and Fruit terms low
to good tenant. JOHN P. CLARK, Lexingtoy
and Calvert SITS, Baltimore. [Sep1Js3y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Officers Of the Maryland Central. The
newly elected beard of directors of the Maryland
Central Railroad, at the meeting held on Friday of
last week, reelected the old officers: w. II. Waters,
president; VIM. Gilmor, vice presidents S. G..
Boyd, superintendent, and Caleb Taylor, treasurer
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

THIRST CLASS COUNTRY TAVERN will be
IL sold low for cash or exchanged for Farm or
City Property. JOHN P. CLARK, Lexington and
Calvert SITS, Baltimore, Md. lSep.l, 'S3y.
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81. Johns II. E. Church, acknowledgements
ing Sunday, at IL a. m. and 7.3O p. m, by the pas
tor, Rev. VIM. Dallam Morgan. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, at 7.30 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Epsom M. p. Church, Totusonto,on.-A two
weeks meeting will commence tomorrow, Sd inst.
Love-feast at a. m. REV. ]. R. NICHOLS
Pastor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

A Cure for Scratches in Horses.-Scratch-
es is usually caused by local Inflammation Of the
skin it is then called commonly "mud fever"
name which indicates the common origin of the
complaint. But it is also local manifestation of
q general want of health in the animal by which
the blood becomes impure In the first place local
treatment such as washing with soap and water
and bathing with weak solution of chloride of
zinc or chlorate of potash-one dram of each to
pint of water-will usually cure it. In the other
these remedies must be accompanied by medicines
as pound Of epson salts, followed by continued
doses Of one hyposulphite of soda given daily
for two or three weeks
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Not Competent Annapolis correspon-
dent of the Baltimore Herald, pitches in to some
of the incompetent officials of the General Assem-
bly, lie says "The persons who fill some of the
minor offices are far from satisfactory. For in
stance, one of the door keepers of the Senate was
detected trimming the gas jets with the scissors
after having used box of matches in the vain
endeavor to get light with the gas turned off.
In the House affairs are equally as bad. Clerk
Moore is pestered almost to death with the lncom-
petents under him. Frequently bills are sent to
him which, geographically, are marves of Mes
byism. few days since he picked up bill
which read 'Frum the comittee on Klams BE 1t
enacted by the senat and hous OF delegates, &c. ;
The clerk hastily glancing at the document, and
reading rapidly, almost petrifed the Speaker with
the announcement that it came from the commit
tee on claims. 1t some minutes before the
House could understand that claims was the com
mttee intended. The young man who drafted
that bill was at requested to vacate the prem
Uses, but it was understood he refused, and the
matter was finally compromised by his changing
places with the fireman"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

ToscsoRtolon N. z. Chureh.-Preaching Sunday,
at IL a. m. and at u p. m, by the pastor, Rev.
W. T. ID. GLENN.
Prayer and praise meeting on Wednesday even
ings, and class meetings on Monday evenings, at
o'clock, and Wednesday afternoons at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

The Hundertmark Murder Case.-The
case of Mary Jane Hundertmark, indicted for the
murder of a man named Charles ii. Ensor, along
the limo of the Maryland Central Railroad, near
Notre Dame station, ON the 18th of October last,
was commenced in the Circuit Court here on
Wednesday last 1t will be remembered that
Ensor was cunning upon Mrs. Huudertmark's
property and that while ordering him off she shot
him in the stomach with pistol, from the effects
of which he died in a few days at his home in
Hampden, Falls road.
Before the case opened forty -fve taesmen were
summoned, eleven of whom had expressed an
opinion, fifteen were challenged by the defense
and four by the State. The jury empaneled is
as follows: John T. Hesse, JOS W. Nelson, Gus
R. Brown, r. J. White, Geo. ii. Wesley, d. A.
Kenny John E. Porter John w. Vanhorn, Josh
ua L. Wright, Chas. ]. Beckley and Randolph
SIade After the completion of the jury, Court
adjourned until Thursday morning.
States Attorney Burke is assisted by w. Frank
MITCHELL and the defense is represented by Mess
John l. Yellott, R. R. Boarman and John Grason.
There are upwards of one hundred witnesses
summoned and it is thought the trial will con-
sumo several days.
This case seems, for some unknown reason, 10
attract unusual attention, the Court room being
crowded the first days with dense mass OF hui
man beings, many of whom it would be hard to
tell where they belong. The colored people, both
male and female, were largely represented on
Thursday
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

The County Alms-House and Jail.-Mr.
G. S. Griffith. president of the Maryland
Prisoners Aid Society, lately paid visit to the
Baltimore county alms-house and Jail. At the
alms-house he says he found 127 inmates, of whom
20 were colored, Is insane or feeble minded and
small children. There is need of additional
room. He says he found the building comforta-
bly, heated, the floors, dining tables, &C., clean.
The mattresses were sacks filled with straw. The
sheets and bedding did not look as clean as is
desirable. The building is in need of repairs
The inmates seem to receive sufficient quantity
of good wholesome food, and evidently have good
medical attention. They made no complaints
Religious services are held in the institution, and
the spiritual welfare of the inmates is taken
cara Of
The Jail Mr.. Griffith reports as neat, clean, we'll
ventilated, and under excellent management.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-02

Near Wesley Chapel, 10th DISTRICT
Your correspondent having been under the wealth
for some time, he has been unable to get about to
gather up any news. Sleighing has been unusu-
ally fine for six or seven weeks and it has been
universally INDUCED in. Sitting at my window
sleighs passing.
Doubtless owing to the long continued wet and
snowy weather there has been considerable sick
ness in this neighborhood and several deaths have
occurred.
Several farms have changed hands lately
Chas. Troyer has sold his place to Joseph Morris,
of Black Horse, for $1,000. Mr.. Morris sold his
farm to Edward Amos for $500.
One day last week very fine young horse be-
longing to Mr.. John B. Pearce, was seriously
hurt by being kicked by another horse. Through
the skill and care of DR.. E. Cuddy it is thought
the animal will recover.
Mr.. Jacob M. Pearce, who had been so extreme
y i'll for long time, is now able to sit up and is
mending slowly. Mrs. Wilson, wife of Mr.. James
P. Wilson, is also recovering. Thomas Leight,
son of William, who has been lying very i'll with
peuro pneumonia, is improving under the care
of DIR. A.. ii. Price.
A few nights ago while VIM. Leight, of Shaws-
vile, was out visiting friend, driving a spirited
young horse, the animaltook fright and ran away,
throwing the occupants out and breaking the
sleigh badly.
Joseph haustan, very worthy anu nlSniy re-
spected colored man, died few days ago. He
had been u resident of this neighborhood about
twenty years, coming here with his family from
Baltimore. He was n consistent member of the
African M. E. church, in which ne was class
leader, trustee and in fact filled all the offices of
the church. He also Sunday school super
intendent and took an active part in establishing
the St. James Beneficial Society, by which order
he was buried. His funeral took place at Mount
Joy church and was the largest of colored per-
SON seen in this section. The services were
conducted by Rev. J. H. 7. Gray, who preached
an eloquent and impressive sermon. "Uucle Joe,"
as he was Familiarity called by most persons, was
respected by all, and when his time came to 60 he
expressed no fears for the future. His wife, who
survives him, has seen much affection within the
last twelve months, having within that time
buried four members of her family, the last being
her husband.
A colored boy living with Mr.. James Elliott,
while out sleghing, stopped at friends house,
and while he within some one came along
and drove his team off. lie started in pursuit,
going towards his home, on reaching which he
found the team safe, but in running he lost his
watch and has not since recovered it. C.