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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-12-12
K,npsv,,le 18th District. Wednes,

Kingsville, 18th DESTRUCTION Wednesday
night, I'd inst, thieves entered the stable of Danl
Cain and stole therefrom two new sets of single
harness, bride and saddle, lot of corn and some
poultry.
Mr.. Michael McClaskey, farmer of this vicin-
ity, lost fine young horse few days ago. The
animal was only sick few hours.
Mr.. Fred. Wershing, a young farmer of this
neighborhood, will leave in few days for Blood's
Depot, Steuben county, N. Y, where he will
spend the holidays with his relatives.
The new residence of Mr. Joshua Hammond, at
Upper Falls, is nearly completed and he expects
to occupy it about January LIST. The job reflects
much credit upon the builder.
Mr.. William France met with painful acct
dent one day last week. He was caught under a
falling DERRICK used in raising stone for the abut
ment of the new bridge over the Little Gunpowder,
and had several of his ribs broken. He was at
tended by DR.. Jas. F. H. Gorsuch and is doing
well.
The masonry for the above mentioned bridge
ION the Philadelphia turnpike) is nearly finished
and the iron superstructure is expected to be on
hand this week.
The new iron bridge over the Little Gunpow-
der, at Reckord's, is nearly completed. W.. H.
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CHUNKS OF DEMOCRATIC WISDOM
PHILADELPHIA Times


Christmas casts long shadows across the
purses of the poor.
Giant oaks of dishonesty grow from the
church fair lottery acorn.
Mr.. Cleveland wears the peoples collar and
he isn't ashamed of it, either.
Many a gay political craft has foundered
among the rocks of public office.
The fools errand nowadays is the one on
which the dsreputa5le ofice-seeker goes.
From the frequency with which nature kicks
it may be assumed that she is Mugwump, too.
"A policeman is a man who never can ma
fight or tell gambling den from mission
church.
The one grea. reason why Grants book is so
successful is that the life it treats OF had some
thing in it.
Quite a number of Democrats who began to
kick against the administration are now busy
kicking themselves.
Nobody wants the weather men to boss the
weather, but as they are in the business of pre-
dieting they ought to try and hit it now and then
Society spends nearly all of its time, not de-
voted to eating and dress, in discussing what
somebody not in society is doing or has already
done.
There is sometimes difference between the
salaries and the revenues of public officials which
the people can't see, but which they feel never
theless
jay Gould's retirement announcement has
created the same sort of panic that usually
follows politicians declaration that he isn't a
candidate for office.
Francisco by the husbands shooting both his
wife and himself before the inside history of the
scandal became known. The cure is rather a
radical one, but the funeral expenses were less
than the counsel fees would have been and litiga-
ton is no longer pending.
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Stablersville, 9TH District.-Mr. Joseph
Pearce who has been quite ill for several days
and thought to be in critical condition, suffer
ing from Inflammation of the bowels, is now rap
idly recovering.
At Stabler's Church, on Thanksgiving, Mr.. II.
S. Wright and Miss Susie Cuddy, both of this dis
trict were married. the ceremony being perform
ed by the Rev. G. L. Cuddy, brother of the bride.
DIR. R. r. Norris and Rev. A. Sykes were the
urhers, and Miss Marion Williams, of Baltimore,
organist. The ceremony took place at o'clock p.
D., after which the bride and groom, with num-
Der of friends, returned to the house of Mrs. John
Wilhelm, sister of the bride, where refreshments
were served and quite pleasant time had until
a late hour.
Mr.. John W. Burns has made quite an i'm
provement recently in his finely situated resi-
dence, by having it enlarged and reprinted in a
very attractive color, and also by replacing old
fencing with neat wire fence, adding much to
the appearance of the place generally. His
brother, Mr. Thomas Burns, has also made an
improvement to his dwelling which has added
greatly to the beauty of the building. Mr.. BENZ.
II. Garrett has also new and convenient dwell
ling in course of erection, having it about finish
ed except the last coat ofpastering and painting.
Meetings are now in progress at West Liberty
and Vernon M. E. churches and are largely at
tended and quite successful.
Mr.. E. Smith, teacher of public school No. A,
is suffering from an affection of the throat, and
Miss George Leib is filling the position and Civ
ing satisfaction to all parties.
Stabler's Sunday school will give missionary
entertainment at the church, on Tuesday evening
next. 1t is hoped there will be large attendance.
The cholera has been playing havoc among
the hogs in this section. Many farmers who had
fine butchering prospect in the early part of
the fall, have now only one or two hogs left and
are buying their meat. The only consolation
they have is that pork is very cheap and they con
replenish their larders at small outlay.
During the cold ice formed on the small
branches to the thickness of three inches. R. N.
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Iy-It is the Baker family this time that is
afflicted with the hope of obtaining an immense
English fortune. 1t all turns on the marriage GER
tifcate of one John Baker and "Pattey' Brtton,
who were married about 1745 somewhere in New
Jersey or Pennsylvania. This is a wide field for
exploration and the present Bakers will perhaps
have passed out of memory before the search is
ended. 1t must be admitted, however, that so far
as any one has reason to hope for an English for
tune of this kind. the Bakers hope rests on COM
paratively reasonable grounds. They are inform
ed that the evidence in their favor is entirely
cate.
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Obituary.-The funeral of George Hampshire,
of the 9TH district, took place at Mt. Carmel M.
E. Church, on Sunday afternoon last, and was
very largely attended. The deceased was 81
years of age and leaves wife and five children.
His death was caused from Bright's disease, after
a short illness. The circumstances in connection
with the bereavement brought forth expressions
of great sympathy. Rev. Joel Brown preached
the funeral sermon. Mr.. Hampshire was son
of William Hampshire, and was carpenter by
trade.
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MARRIAGES.

L-CAMPBELL.-On November 26, 1885
by Rev. James Stickel, George W. Hall, the
eldest son of the late DIR. W. ii. d. and Eliza
beth c. Hall, of Baltimore county, to Miss Anis
L. Campbell, of Sac City, Iowa.
SIMPSON-M ONTGOMERY.-A the Presby-
terrain parsonage, No. 70 Aisquith street. De-
cember 9, 1885, by Rev. S. A. Davenport, james
Simpson, of Baltimore county, to Martha Mont
gomery, of Baltimore.
HANDY-READ.-On December 2, 1885, by
Rev. W. Hurst Reed, Edwin G. Handy to
Miss Annie R. Read, both of Baltimore county.
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The Last One Caught.-Of the four colored
men engaged in the business of robbing the graves
in Laurel Cemetery, on the Bear road, three
were caught at the time the wagon was captured
with the body of a colored woman in it. The
arrest of these men was due to county police off
Ger Geo. H. Baker, who, although a new man on
the force, has shown by his vigilance and shrewd-
ness in this case that he is well qualified for the
work in which he is engaged. The man who es-
capped was Isaac Jones, who was q grave-digger
in the cemetery and who doubtless is the princi-
pal one of the ghouls. On Sunday last officer
Baker was coming to Towsontown in York road
car, having prisoner to deliver at the jail
here. Coming up the three-mile hill the officer
saw Jones quietly sauntering down the pike. lie
sprang from the car and had Jones under arrest
before he had time to think. Officer Baker
brought him here and landed him in the company
of the three he had previously captured. No one
has yet turned up to claim the wagon in which
the body of the woman was found.
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Observation-Disclosures Mary Da

-Wright.-Miss Mary Dart
Wright, eldest daughter of John Wright, Esq,
was married at the residence of the brides father
Mount Washington, on Thursday morning last,
to Mr.. Frank G. Merceron. The bride is grand
daughter of the late Robert Jenkins, of "Locust
Grove" near Towsontown, and the groom is a
prosperous young Carroll county farmer. Soon
after the ceremony the happy couple left on a
wedding tour and upon their return will'establish
themselves in their comfortable home in Carroll.
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N9-A colored man who calls himself Rev.
Noah M. Mitchell, has been arrested in Baltimore
on the charge of obtaining money under false pre-
fences. He pretended to be collecting funds for a
colored Institution of learning in the South and
by his shrewdness had managed to swindle large
number of people, among them many prominent
business and professional men. The Rev. Noah
will doubtless land in the penitentiary.
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DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.

Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at III and $50 a. m, and 4.34 p. m; for
Belair, at 939 a. m; for Loeb Raven, at 1913 a.
m, and 2.44 p. m; for Forest Hill, at 5.5s p. m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
diate stations at 500, 9.07, lilo m, and LOS,
3.2I, AS and 5.3S p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at 9.49 q. M, and $3.50 p. m
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and lnterme-
date stations at 9.2S a. m, and 5.24 p. m.
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Appointments.-The County Commissioners,
at their meeting this week, made the following
appointments:
Marshal of Police-Charles D. Moore, vice
Charles o. Kemp. Mr.. Moore has been an eff
cent officer of the police force since its organiza
zion.
Fire Marshal-James H. Smith, re-apponted
Keeper of Court House and Grounds.-Abram
F. Street,, re-appointed.
Watchmda at the Jail.-John Brown, vice VIM
Nelson.
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Sunnybrook, 10th District.--Mr. John
Smith has just completed large carriage house
and granary. Mr.. w. S. Holland was the con-
tractor. Mr.. Holland was recently married and
has located here and is actively engaged in his
occupation.
Mr. David Akehurt has vacated the blacksmith
shop at this place and has taken John Smiths
shop, down in the "German Corner" where he is
now prepared to attend to his customers. Mr..
Thomas Cockey has taken the shop here, and has
moved his family.
Mr.. Isaiah Watkins has had bad luck with
horses in the last few months. One got his leg
broken and had to be killed, and another fell in
a lime kiln and broke its back. The two were
valued at $780,
The road from Merryman's mill to Warren is
in a very rough condition and dangerous to travel
and many complaints are being made about it.
There is also chuck-hole between Merryman's
mill and bridge, which is sure for an accident
some time if it is allowed to remain in its present
condition.
DIR. Bagley and Ensor, Brown, on Wednesday
of last week., in four hours cunning, succeeded
in bagging eighteen rabbits and a pheasant.
FLINT
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New Association at Mt. Washington
The citizens of Mount Washington, N. C. R. R.,
held meeting ON Friday night of last week, and
formed an organization, to be known as "The
Voluntary Association" the objects of which will
be to secure better roads, better lighting better
drainage, better police pro ection and other public
conveniences in the village 1t was decided to
petition the Legislature to pass act incorpora-
ting the village, the act to be subject to the ap-
prevail of the citizens by vote the vote to be taken
at any time within two years. Mr. W. S. Powell
presided and Mr.. Geo. Whiteock was secretary
The committee having charge of the movement is
composed of w. S. Powell, Jno. M. Carter, DR.. ]
S. Bowen, B. B. Owens and Jas. e. Ayers.
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DIENSTBACH.-Sudden in Towsontown, on
December 7, 1885, Henry A., aged Is years z
months and days, eldest son of Henry and
Mary G. Dientbach.
RIDGLEY.-On 4th December, DIR. William S.
Ridgley, in the S4th year of his age.
IZEN.-At Hampden, Baltimore county, Decem-
Der 6, John G. lien, in the 3lst year of his age.
GERWIG.-Departedt this life, December, A, 1885,
Frederick, aged % years months and IA
days, the youngest daughter of Jacob f. and
Chrstenia Gerwig.
H00PER.-At his residence in Baltimore, on
Friday morning, 18th inst, William E. Hooper
in the I'D year of his age.
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Barn Burned-Heavy Loss.-The barr

the property of Mr.. John G. Erdman, near George
town, Beair road, was destroyed by fire on Sat-
urday afternoon last, together with three new
omnibuses, sulky, sleigh, two moving machines
and other farm implements, besides lot of hay,
straw, &c. The fire burned very fercely and all
that could be saved was a horse and buggy.
Several of the county engines responded to the
alarm, but they arrived at the scene too late to
service, however, in protecting the surrounding
buildings, which were in great danger. Mr..
Erdman believes that the fire was the work of
an incendiary. This is the third outbuilding on
his property that has been burned within the
last few months. The total loss at the last fire
will be between $4,000 and $1,000, which is only
partially covered by insurance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-12-12

Weights Of Farm Produce.-Wheat and
potatoes, each 6Opounds; corn and rye, 6pounds;
onions, So pounds all kinds of meal, except oat
meal, so pounds oats, 80 pounds. bushel of
wheat weighs 60 pounds in all the States except
Connecticut, where the legal weight is Sc pounds,
though it is presumable that custom makes 60
mounds the standard there.
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Heavy Damage Cases.-The Belair Agis
of last week says: "The case of James Cullen and
John J. Carrick against the Northern Central
Railroad Company, it is expected, will be tried
this term. They removed cases from Balti-
more county. Each of the plaintiffs claims $lO,-
900 damages for injuries received by being elected
from the cars of the defendant, while travelling
between Baltimore and Cockeysvie, in 1885,
Messrs. George Y. Maynadier of Belair and r.
r. Boarman and John 1. Yellott, of Towsontown,
have been retained for the plaintiffs, and Messrs.
Henry D. Farnandis, of Belair, and Bernard
Carter, of Baltimore for the railroad company"
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Hereford Lodge, No. 80, I. o. o. FAT
a reonlar mating held ON the ayeninp of 9Th in

Hereford Lodge, No. 80, I. o. o. FAT
a regular meeting, held on the evening of 9th in
slant, Hereford Lodge, I. o. o. F., of Hereford,
Baltimore county, elected the following officers for
the ensuing term:
N. G.-Richard N. Burns.
v. GA. Judson Rowe.
r. Sd. Edward Diven.
P. S.-R. Harry Mays.
John 7. Diven.
M.-John W. Hicks.
C.-Charles A. Candles.
Geo. H. Coney.
Trustees.-Amos ShuItz, R. Harry Mays, John
W. Bailey, Geo. X. Ensor
Orphan Committee.-R. N. Burns, Jacob A.
Hid, J. ". Hicks, G. A. Candles.
Representative to Grand Lodge.-Henry W..
Shane.
This Lodge is in fine condition and its members
are working tremendously in the bonds of Friend
ship, Love and Truth. D.
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WET GooDs.-Mr. Charles McRae, No. III N.
Calvert ST., wholesale and retail dealer in all the
celebrated brands of WHISTLES, brandies, gin, New
England and Jamaica rum, wines, &C., &C., and
everything found in first-cass store of the kind,
invites his hosts of friends in Baltimore county to
call at his establishment before making their
Christmas purchases. Mr.. McRae's reputation as
an honorable and fair dealing business man among
our people is well known and what he says about
his goods can be relied on. Give him call.
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Personal.-Mr F. M. Meads, of Md. Line,
Baltimore county, called at The UNION office on
Thursday. He is a member of the fim of Messrs.
W. G. Meads q Bro, marble workers. This firm
does a large business in the nothern and western
sections of our county, and their work invariably
gives satisfaction.
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He Went for his Employer.-A man named

He Went for his Employer.-Am man named
Paul Tensile, who had been employed by gar
dener named John Mehe, ST., on the Hartford
road, disappeared very suddenly a few days ago
and took with him a lot of clothing belonging to
members of the family, silver watch and other
articles, amounting in value to about SE5. He
was followed to Baltimore and arrestedin house
ON Thames street. Some of the stolen articles
were found in his possession, he having pawned
the others on Harrison street. The excuse he
made that his employer owed him money and
he took the articles to get even. He was commit
ted.
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Trinity p. E. Church, Tolosonto~n.
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. H. Powers, at
IL a. IN. and u p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
400 p. m.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
H. HI. Powers, in the Public Hall, every SUM-
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
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~ The Collegiate Institute at York, Pa, was
destroyed by fire on Tuesday, involving loss of
vbout 100000, which is partially covered by in
surance. 1t will be rebuilt at once.
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Meath of Vim f. Hooper-]

Death of VIM. E. Hooper.-Mr. VIM. E.
Hooper, senior member of the firm of William E.
Hooper & Sons, proprietors of the Woodberry
cotton mills, died at his residence, in Baltimore,
on Friday morning last of general debility, aged
70 years. He leaves 10 chiIdren-six daughters
and four sons. Messrs. VIM. j. Hooper, editor OF
the Baltimore Herald, and Mr.. James E. Hooper,
of this county, are sons of the deceased.
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Sudden Death Of a. Bright BOv.-Harr

Sudden Death Of a Bright Boy.-Harry,
aged sixteen years, eldest child of Mr.. Henry
Denstbach, of Towsontown, died very suddenly
about noon on Monday. Last summer, while
gathering cherries, he fell distance of about
thirty feet and injured his back quite painfully,
from the effects of which he was lame for some
time. He finally recovered, so it was thought,
and no more attention was paid to the matter. On
Saturday night last he was taken suddenly i'll and
the services of physician were promptly awaited
of and he gave the opinion that the boy suf-
ferng from Inflammation of the kidneys, resulting
from the injury received several months ago. He
fingered until Monday when he died, as stated
above. Harry was polite, intelligent boy and
general favorite in the community. His sudden
death was terrible shock to his devoted parents,
who have the sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning and
the services were conducted by Rev. Claus Stuer-
kin, of Baltimore, and the remains were tempor-
arily inferred in vault at Emmanuel German
Lutheran Church, on the Hartford road. Harry
was one of the librarians of the P. E. Sabbath
school, and the pail bearers, who were his Sunday
school class mates, were j. Titon Marley, Edward
German, Willie Keech, Willie German, Howard
Isaac and Frederick Groom. Among the floral
tributes was beautiful pillow from the Episcopal
Sabbath school.
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An Ex-Oh1cial in Trouble.-Wm. Nelson,
who was Waterman of the county Jail under Sher-
if Knight, got into a serious difficulty in Balti-
more, on Wednesday night last. He, in company
with his brother, John Nelson, entered Horan's
saloon, corner of Monument and Sterling steets.
Here they met Michael Tuohy, with whom, it ap-
pears, William Nelson had had difficulty some
months ago. What occurred in the saloon is not
positively known, but William Nelson had pistol
in his hand, from which a shot was fred, which,
he claimed was accidental, and the ball passed
through the lobe of Tuohys liver, inficting a
wound which may prove fatal. The Nelson's were
arrested. They live on the Joppa road, near the
Hartford road
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Purchase of a Snug Little +

Purchase of a Snug Little Farm. MIR.
Peter Miller, worthy German citizen of the 10th
district has purchased from Mrs. Bruce, the Will
liam Wilson property, situated on the old York
road, about one mile north of Sunnybrook. 1t
contains 6S acres and has fair improvements upon
it. The price paid was $4,000.
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HAND-M MADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue in 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 dane.
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GRocERIEs.-M H. S. Pitts, at 125 N. High
ST., the well known grocer, invites farmers and
others to call at his store before making their
Christmas purchases, feeling confident he can give
satisfaction. His stock of old WHISTLES is unsur-
passed.
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In malarial districts DR.. Henley's Celery,
Beef and Iron is invaluable as a preventive of
fever.
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Philopolis, 9th District.-Already Christ

Phiopolis, 9th District.-Already Christ
mas festivities are talked about and plans laid for
enjoyment and profit. Gorsuch Hall Sabbath
school contemplate giving the children treat and
presents of value From the sale of tickets so
far, success will surely the efforts of those
active in the work. The awarding Of presents,
&c, will take place 31st inst, when a pleasant
time is looked for. The school has been success
under the supervision of Mrs. Temple Gorsuch.
Union Chapel Sabbath school has arranged for
festival occasion to take place Oath inst, at 6
o'clock. A Christmas tree will be attractively
arranged and suitable exercises carried out.
Rev. Mr.. Chick, of the Baptist church, is ex-
pected to preach at Gorsuch Hall, on Sunday, Goth.
Rev. J. H. M. Lemon began protracted service
at Jessop's M. E. Church, on 9th inst. At 81
o'clock lovefeast was held, and preaching at IL
a. M, and at y o'clock Rev. Mr.. Grandin, of the
NJ. E. Church South, preached. The same even
ing Rev. Edwin Small preached an interesting
sermon at Gorsuch Hall.
Bosley Sabbath school is arranging for a mis-
sionary service to take place on Saturday after
noon, Goth. Afterwards an entertainment will
be given, where ice cream, &C., will be served at
reasonable prices, the proceeds to be applied to
the cause of missions. The services in the after
noon will be free.
In my last letter omitted to state that Mrs.
Edwin Scott had been installed Ceres of the Bal
timore County Grange. PHILoPOLIs.
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Religious Notices.

To,esontoaon NJ. E. Church.-Preaching to-mOr-
row Sunday, at IL a. m, and at u p. m, by
the pastor, Rev. Watson Case. Prayer meeting
on Wednesday evening, at u o'clock, and class
meetings on Thursday, at p. m, and Friday
evening, at u o'clock.