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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Visitation of Burglars.-On Tuesday night
last, while the family of William S. Keech, Esq.,
whose fine residence is situated on the Joppa road
on the west side of Towsontown, were at tea, a
thief entered the house from the rear, but before
he had time to secure anything he was frightened
off.
On the same night between IL o'clock and day
light, the residence of Mr.. VIM. M. Isaac was also
burglarized. The thief entered the second story
from the roof of rear porch, and gaining admis
sion to Miss Isaacs chamber, carried off pair of
gold bracelets, with other pieces of jewelry and
some toilet articles. No one in the house was dis
turbed and nothing was known of the theft until
the next morning.
As this is the season when sneak thieves and
burglars ply their vocation more extensively, it
would be well for our people to be on the lookout
in order to save themselves from loss.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Slight Fire.-On Thursday last an overheated
stove in the coach shop of Mr.. ]. Alex Parlett in
this place, set fire to the building, which would
haye burned but for the timely discovery of
neighbor, through whose instrumentality it was
put out, with but slight damage. These shops
are tumble down, unsightly buildings and the
town would be gamer by their destruction.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

An Honor to Baltimore Countrywide
Bond Guard Independent Infantry, of Cations
vile, Baltimore county, Capt. D. P. Barnette,
commanding, has been selected to represent the
State of Maryland in the Legion of Honor formed
as special escort to President-elect Cleveland, at
his Inauguration in Washington, on the 4th of
next March.
The Towson Guards, Capt. Chas. B. MCLEAN
commanding, this week received letter frop
Adjutant General Howard, inviting the Guards
to represent the State in the Centennial Legion
of Honor on the occasion of Cleveland's inaugural
tion. At the company meeting on Tuesday night
the invitation was accepted and they will go to
Washington on the 4th of March.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

D-In all the larger cities of the country
thousands of men are out of employment and as
there is no immediate prospect of the revival of
business, the outlook is very discouraging. That
there will be great deal of suffering among the
poor this winter there can be no doubt.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Gone to His Rest.-The Belair Times of last
week says: "Mr. E. G.. Kurtz, of Jarrettsville,
lost last week by death an aged roadster, who
had experienced the ups and downs of 80 years of
earthly existence. Old as he was his teeth,
eyesight and hearing were all good, though he
had become somewhat stiff in the joints and had
been in harness but once this year. The old
horse had served in drawing the hearse for many
years, during which time he had assisted in TAX
ing 200 persons to their last resting place."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Philopolis, 9th District.-Since there has
been so much stealing carried on in this vicinity
recently, our young men, and more especially
those who own fine driving nags, have come to
the conclusion that it would not be unwise to or
ganize if possible horse thief detective associa-
ton in order to secure themselves Accordingly
a meeting with this object in view was held at the
residence of Mr.. William C. Brooks, on Saturday
evening last. A committee on resolutions, &C.,
appointed to report at another meeting, which
will be held shortly. Among those who most
interested in the movement are Jos. Underwood,
Geo. r. NOVEL;, Mahlon Price, Milburn E. Stew
art, VIM. Anderson and others.
Gorsuch Hall has recently been newly painted
and otherwise cleaned and now makes very at
tractive meeting place. The Sabbath school pur-
pose giving literary entertainment, the proceeds
for the benefit of a Xmas treat. Miss Rosa Wool
ford and Miss Clara Matthews have the matter in
charge, and such being the fact, therefore hes
itate not in saying we are confident that all who
visit the entertainment will not be disappointed,
for these ladies thoroughly understand their bust
ness.
It is now generally known that DIR. Edward
Benson and Miss Annie H. Cross will be married
on the 23d inst, at p. NJ, at Jessop's M. e.
church, and doubt their many friends wish
them much happiness and a long life. DIR. E. M.
Duncan, of Govanstown, and Mr.. Ellsworth
Wright, of Fawn Grove, are to be the ushers.
The fourth quarterly meeting OF Hereford Cir
cult will be held at Monkton, on the 9th and 2Sth
insts. Rev. R. W. Black is expected to be present.
The friends of Bosey's M. E. church and Sab
bath school will give an entertainment soon. The
programme will consist of readings and singing,
after which a supper will be served in the lecture
room. The supper will be continued the following
evening. Also confectionery and fancy articles
will be for sale. Tickets % cents. The proceeds
will be devoted to the Woman's Foreign Mission
airy Society and for purchasing libraries for the
school, 8.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
Agricultural Society Meetine-T

nual meeting of the Baltimore County Agricul-
tural Society was held at Jockeys tavern, ad-
joining the fair grounds, last Monday. Chas. I,
Cockey, presided, W. B. Sands, secretary. A
Board of twelve Managers for the ensuing year
was elected, as follows: Col. D. M. Matthews, Ed
ward Austen, VIM. S. Carroll, VIM. D. Bracken-
ridge, Col. Walter S. Franklin, John P. Mays,
James Pentland, VIM. B. Sands, Samuel Brady,
E. Cuttings Merryman, Frederick Won Kapff, G.
Lyon Rogers. A proposition to change the priv
ileges of stockholders at annual fairs was laid on
the table. The new Board was instructed by res
olution to adopt more liberal policy in the sale
of privileges at fairs. The new Board will meet
next week to elect officers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

County Appointments Board Of
County Commissioners of this county held meet
ing in Baltimore on Thursday, for the purpose of
making the appointments of county officers for
the ensuing year. Its action was not made
5public. Under the law, the appointments cannot
be made until the first of the year. 1t is thought
there will be but few changes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

The RESULT OF THE FIRE.-Messrs. Rosenfeld
Bros, the extensive clothing merchants of Balti-
more, having had fire in their establishment re-
Gently, are now selling their damaged stock at ex-
ceedingly low prices, and the sale is attracting
hundreds of buyers. Read their advertisement in
another column.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Wooden Wedding.-Mr. and Mrs. John G.
George celebrated their wooden wedding on Thurs
day night last, at the residence of Mr.. Stephen S.
Lee, Charles street and Boundary avenue. In
vitations were issued to about 500 guests. The
presents of woodenware were very numerous. Mr..
George is the owner Of "Glen Ellen" farm, near
this town, formerly owned by the late Robert
Gilmor
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
BUSINESS LOCALS.

GROCERY HoUsE.-Mr. E. 0ster, the we'll known
grocer, 81 N. Gay street, Baltimore, invites by
advertisement in another column, the people of
Baltimore county and elsewhere, to call at his
store and secure bargains. Read the advertise
ment and compare prices is all that he asks.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

A Case of Interest.-In the Baltimore City
Court, Judge Fisher afew days ago, verdict
was given for plaintiff for 81 1892 in the case
of Pauline A. Durant, of Wellesley, Mass,
against Mary E. Willis and VIM. M. Willis, her
husband. In March, 1888, Mrs. Willis borrowed
$4,000 from Mrs. Durant and gave mortgage on
property at Carroll, Baltimore county, to Sc
cure notes for the amount The mortgage con-
tanned covenant that if any of the notes were
not paid at maturity the whole amount would be-
come due and demandable. The interest notes
becoming due and in default the mortgage was
foreclosed and the property sold for about 81 000
and the sale was duly ratified. The suit decided
in the City Court was brought for the balance of
the mortgage. The defence was that the plaintiff
could not sue for the balance because the notes
for the principle were not due were not due. 1t
stated in the course of trial that Mrs. Durant
was the purchaser at the sale.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

HAND-M MADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Wheeler's Hotel, Towson-
town, makes to measure all kinds of LADIES' AND
GENTS SHOES AND Doors. Correct styles and fit
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

NS~The commission on q site for the Garfield
statue in Washington has selected the circle at
the foot of Capitol Hill, at the intersection of
First Street and Maryland Avenue.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Serious Accident.-Mr. William Goodwin,
of the Sth district, met with very serious mis-
hap few nights ago by falling into quarry
hole, near Texas. His injuries said to be very
great and doubts are expressed to his recovery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Tree Planting.-Every farmer ought to plant
an oak, chestnut ash hickory of walnut tree every
wear somewhere on his land. There are not
enough trees on public roads. People should all
do some tree planting. There used to be custom
among German families of planting fruit tree
for every child born but this, like other lauda-
BILE practices, has died out. Little attention is
now paid to trees they are not cultivated and
valued as they ought to be-.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE co.
DECEMBER TERM.

Hon. George Yellon, Chief Judge; Hon. David
Fo,oler, Associate Judge; N. @. Burke, Esq,
States Atty; VIM. NJ. Isaac, Esq, Cierkj
Joseph r. Knight, Esq, Sheriff.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
Miscellaneous.
Notice to the Public.
ALL MY DEPARTMENTS
Now in Full Blast

shall place on my counters on MONDAY a
full line of NEW DRESS GOODS in all the latest
designs, among which can be found Plain AMI
Figures, large line of PLAID DRESS GOODS,
commencing as low as 10c. Also large line
FALL GINGHAMS at 10 and 124c.
New Prints at &C., New Prints at &C., New Prints
at and Sc.
New stock of Colored and Black SILKS at price
which will astonish.
Will open large assortment of TABLE DA
MASK at prices as low as 10, 20, rs, 3Oc. and up
wards.
Just received case ofhandsomelarge TOWELS
at 29c.
Fall CASSIMERES, something grand, for
Mems and Boys wear, at 25c. Also extra fine
ALL DOL CASHMERE at SOC.
Bargains in Mems, Ladies' and Children's FALL
UNDERWEAR.
An immense line of HOSIERY.
GLOVES Of every style and description.
CORSETS in abundance, 40 different styles.
Our CLOAK DEPARTMENT is now open.--
We have CLOAKS from cheapest to very best,
having given special attention to this department
We will display only the very latest styles at
prices that defy competition.
BLANKETS open for inspection, to which l
call special attention. Having bought all my
Blankets at the recent large auction sale in New
York, will be able to self them at so per cent.
less than last years prices. We have them in
White, Gray and Scarlet.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Dedication of Church.-Oakland M. E..
Church, 9TH district, will be dedicated on Sunday,
December 21st. Preaching at 10! a. m, and u
p. m. Rev. L. H. Pearce, of Exeter street church,
Baltimore will preach the dedicatory sermon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
Miscellaneous.
YOU Are CERTAIN

To receive in our establishment prompt and po-
lite attention whether you wish to buy or look
We have the largest and best assorted Stock of
Clothing in Maryland for Men, Boys and Chill
dren all of our own reliable and time tested man
ufacture. You will get just what
YOU PAY FOR
and spend your money with home firm of 30
years standing who employ Baltimore work people,
who turn out garments equal to any in the world.
Unsatisfactory purchases can be returned and
the money will be refunded on demand if goods
are unworn. inexpensive location enable US to
undersell houses that depend on
GAUDY SHOW
to sell their wares. Genuine low prices at all
times for honestly made and perfect fitting gar
ments have earned for US an enduring reputation.
Our Mems Department
Is filled with Overcoats and Suits for business and
dress wear at prices ranging from SIS to $50.
Our Boys Department
Is stocked with Children's Suits and 0vercoats
from $3.50 to $40, and for larger boys at proper
tionately low figures.
Our Mail Order Department
Will on application send sample and self-measure-
ment to those unable to visit the city. The priv
ilege to return unsatisfactory goods insures per-
feet safety to all, whilst our judgment and long
experience will be conscientiously used to please
every patron.
A Package Department
Is feature of our house, to which visitors to the
city can send their purchases from different parts
of the city for safe keeping, free of charge; and
we cordially invite all to make use of this accom-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
Death Of Mrs Hoff-Mrs. Hoff,

Death of Mrs. Hoff.-Mrs. Hof, whose ex-
IRENE illness was mentioned in these columns last
week, died at her residence, near Sherwood, on
FRIDAY, 18th inst, in the 69th year of her age
Deceased was the wife of the late Rev. John f
Hof, D. d. for many years the much-loved rec
tor of Trinity P. E. Church, Towsontown. She
was a most estimable christian woman and hei
death will be deeply lamented by large circle
of friends. Her funeral took place on Monday
morning last, at 1880 o'clock, at Trinity church
the services being conducted by the rector, Rev
Mr. Powers. The remains were taken to Fred
erick, Nd, and inferred beside those of her late
husband.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Railroad Improvements.-The Hartford
Democrat of last week says: "Under the efficient
management of road-master Peasants, the road
bed of the Maryland Central railroad has been
much improved in the last few months. The
bitches have been cleaned out, the embankments
strengthened, the wet cuts widened and securely
baasted with stone, and many of the short and
reverse curves fattened. The station grounds at
Belair, near the freight switch, that useless in
wet weather, are being stoned, and other improve
ments made as rapidly as the limited means at
the command of the company will allow. The
track and its approaches are in better condition
than ever before, and but little apprehension is
felt as to its continuance in good traversable
condition during the winter. Receiver Wrenshall
will shortly put up telephone line on the poles
now erected, put in instruments at each station
and connect them all with the terminal points at
Delta and Baltimore. This will add to the safety
of the road and convenience Of passengers"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Letter of Inquiry.-County Treasurer Schone
has received the following letter, dated Terre
Haute Ind, Dec. 18th, 1884.
Dear Sir: wish to ascertain whether there
was not man by the name of Charles Emory who
died in Baltimore county somewhere between the
years 1914 and1S54, and if so upon what amount
of property did he pay taxes. Also whether he
had family and what disposition was made of his
property. An early answer will much oblige the
undersigned. Respectfully yours, &C.,
J. L. DICKERSoN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Sale of I'd District Farm.--George W..
Stocksdale, auctioneer, sold at the court house
door, Towsontown, on Tuesday, for Edward c.
Eichelberger, ESQ.,, attorney named in the mort
gage, 154 acres of land, situated in the I'd district
on the road leading from Marriottsville to Wood
sstock, thirteen miles from Baltimore and two
miles from Woodstock Station, on tie Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, to Lemuel D. Ofutt, for ST.
$50. The improvements consist of good stone
dwelling, tenant-house, stabling and other out
buildings, fruit orchards, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

To SALEsMEN.-We call attention to the adver-
tisement of Thomas W. Bowman, Nurseryman,
Rochester, N. Y, who is in want of more statesmen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Pension Obtained.-Mr. Francis M. Hines,
the we'll known pump-maker of this town, has
recently received a pension from the Government
of S944.53. Mr.. Hines was member of Co. D.,
Capt Chas. A. Conner,) 18th Maryland Regiment,
and besides three flesh wounds received in engage
ments, was also ruptured quite badly, and for
the latter injury his claim for pension was based.
From juno 1865 to April 1884, he was allowed 81
per month"; and since the latter date he has been
allowed IS per month. The pension was obtained
principally through S. Parker Bosley, Esq, at
torney at law.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
Doctor Bailey Cutters
Superior to any Cutter in the market, not only
for cutting Ensilage Crops. but also for
HAY and other Dry Forage.

Superior to any Cutter in the market, not only
for cutting Ensilage Crops but also for
Hay and other Dry Forage.
The Doctor Bailey Cutters have many advan-
tages possessed by no other cutter. Greater ca
pacity than any other using the same power
Strength, simplicity, durability and rapidity of
work are among the qualifications. They are
giving entire satisfaction, and the ever increasing
demand shows their great popularity. The power
machines are all furnished with two cranks for use
by hand, in this way saving the necessity for pur
chasing two cutters, one for hand and one fer
power. The largest machine can be readily oper-
ated by one or two men, and this fact alone shows
that the machines require very little power in com
parison with their great capacity.
Corn Shelters for Hand OF Power.
MOSLEY'S CABINET CREAMERY.
Mosley's Cabinet Creamery not only answers all
purposes of an improved cream raising apparatus,
possessing as such more advantages, including
economies and conveniences, than any other on
the market, but is in addition an Excellent Re-
frigerator.
Stoddard Churns, Davis Swing Churns, Foun-
tain Pumps, Patent Galvanized Steel Fence Wire,
cheap, durable and easily put up; Cucumber
Pumps, complete with iron spout, porcelain or
copper lined, for deep or shallow wells.
OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS
Run lighter are more easily adjusted, and do bet
ter work than any other pillow.
FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS, new and true
to name, embracing all the valuable varieties, and
are from the most reliable growers only.
FERTILIZERS-Gr & Turner's An
imal Bone Phosphate; high grade Phosphate,
prepared from animal bones, has given great sat
isfaction, is popular wherever known. Griffith &
Turner's Alkaline Plant Food; is especially adap-
ted to Corn, Potatoes and Vegetables requiring
fertilizers rich in potash. Griffith & Turner's
Ammoniated Bone Phosphate Griffith Tur-
ner's Unsteamed Raw Bone.
u.s. Repairing done with dispatch.
@-Send for circulars.
GRIFFITH e. TURNER,
Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Fertilizers
and Seeds,
Al e. As N. Paca Street, Baltimore.
Nov 2QtLnna 81 ,Shv.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20

Special Meeting of the Teachers Asso-
ciation.-A called meeting of the Baltimore
county Teachers Association, to consider the new
schedule of salaries, was held in the hall over
Bonds bookstore, Baltimore, on Saturday last.-
There was very large attendance of teachers and
much interest was manifested in the proceedings.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. Morris,
vice-president of the Association, who in neat
speech explained the object of the CALL Mr.. Blair
acted as secretary. Mr.. Bruff, Secretary of the
School Board, in an address marked by ability
and candor, fully and clearly represented the
present status of the schedule of salaries, and
in it he showed unmistakably that the teachers
had a firm and true friend in the School Board in
the person of their able Examiner. A resolution,
offered by Mr.. Murray, requesting the Commits
sioners to adhere to the schedule of saiafisS,,
did not receive second, but one favoring pc
tition to the Board, memoralizing it to return
to the schedule of 1882, unanimously
adopted. A petition was Immediately prepared
and signed by almost every teacher present in
accord with the resolution, and the committee ap-
pointed at the previous meeting to wait on the
School Board, was selected to present the petition
to the Board at its meeting to be held on Dec.
10th, at Towsontown, after which the meeting adj
journed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
Legal Notices.
Charles Herzog, Attorney, 81 Lexington
Street, Baltimore.
ORDER NIsI-Orphans' Court.

IN THE BALTIMORE COUNTY ORPHANS'l
COURT, DEC MBER 9, 1884. /
0dered that the sale of the leasenoId estate Of
Simon Hufnage, deceased, made by Charles Her
zog Administrator with the will annexed of the
said deceased, and this day reported to this Court
by the said Administrator t. a., be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause be shown to the contrary,
ON or before the 5M day Of january, 1885, provi-
ded copy of this order be inserted in some week.
ly newspaper printed and published in Balti-
more county, once in each of three successive
weeks, before the 9Th day of January, 1885. The
report states the amount of sales to be $4,411OO.
MARK MELL0R,
JOHN GONTRUM, Judges.
B. HOWARD GORSUCH,
True Copy-Test: THCS. PHILP0T,
Register of Wills for BALTIC. county.
Dec. l3.-4t.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-12-20
Miscellaneous.

G. Bohn Slingluff, Thomas R. Clendinen,
Robert r. Boarman, Trustees.
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TN BALTIMORE COUNTY ORPHANS'l
i COURT DECEMBER Sd, 1884
ORDERED, That the sale of the real estate of
J. Robert Ward, deceased, made by ]. Harry
Ward, the Executor of the last will and testament
of the said deceased and this day reported to this
Court by the said Executor, be ratified and con-
frmed, unless cause be shown to the contrary, on
or before the 29h day Of December, 1884,
provided copy of this order be inserted in some
weekly newspaper, printed and published in Bal
timore county, once in each of three successive
weeks, before the 29th day of December, 1884.
The report states the amount of sales to be SIO,-
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