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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
STATE ITEMS.

Little Howard county has eleven representa-
tives in the Maryland penitentiary.
In Cecil county stone-masons salt in
mortar and cement to prevent it from freezing.
Certainly novel idea.
Mr.. Thomas II. Convey, well known young
rssc.Sf~ w oodstock, Howard county, died on 9Th
instant, of infamatory rheumatism.
The Somerset county Leader offers a cash
prize Of $25 for the best article in favor of the
taxation of mortgages The field is open to the
State.
The managers of the Cecil county agricultural
society have decided to hold spring fair, to take
place on the grounds at Elkton, early in June
next.
After the 4th of March next United States
Senator James B. Groome will retire from politics
and resume the practice of law at Elkton, Cecil
county
The late Jethro J. Mccullough left a legacy
of So 900 for the benefit of the NJ. E. church and
cemetery at North East, Cecil county, which now
becomes available by the death of his wife.
Mr.. A. Frank Spangler, proprietor of the
Moller Organ Company of Hagerstown, has made
deed of trust for the benefit of his creditors
The assets estimated at 81 303.25; the liabli-
ties at s., 82233.
Mr.. Lewis R. Schuebly, of Fairview, Wash
ington county, has too steers on his farm of Dur
ham stock, rising three years DID, that weigh 1900
and 1000 pounds respectively. They gaining
at the rate of three pounds daily. There is also
bull on the same farm that weighs 2400 pounds.
"A Mr.. Swift, tenant on the farm of of Mrs. E.
Law Rogers, near Easton, Talbot county, has q
COW, or rather had a COW a few days ago, which
had seven calves within year. On January 23d,
1884, she had four calves, and on the 10th Of
January, 1888, she had three calves. They were
all fully developed calves, but all died. From an
injury received, the COW has since died.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
DEATHS.
Deaths Free---Tributes, &C., 10 cts. LINE

Deaths Free Tributes, &C., 10 cts. a Line
PORTS.-At Woodberry, on February 10, Frank
lin Ports, in the 26th year of his age, son OF
David and Priscilla Ports.
STOCKDALE.-At Finksburg, Carroll county,
Md, on Sunday morning, February s, at $50
o'clock, Rebecca Cockey, wife of S. B. Stock
dale, and daughter of the late Judge M. G.
Cockey.
PHILLIPS.-0n 9th February, Mary E., wife of
John R. Phillips, and daughter of the late DR..
William d. Dalrymple.
LOWMAN.-At Woodbury., February IL, Lizzie,
aged % years and 10 months, daughter of
Matthias and Harriet Lowman.
MONNIKHUYSEN February 10, at 2 30
P. NJ, Alice Pancoast, aged years and 6
months, daughter of Howard and Bessie A..
Munnikhuysen.
HENRY.-On February Q, Mrs. Mary A. Henry,
in the 73d year of her age, widow of the late
Daniel Henry.
GELBACH.-Suddenly, on February 6, Harry
W., aged years, youngest and beloved son Of
j. d. and Sue r. Gelbach, and grandson of the
late Wiley Hunt.
BROWN.-On February IL, at the residence of
G. Wieshample, Timber Grove, BALTIC. county,
Md Emma r. Brown, in the 3Oth year of her
age, daughter af the late Cornelius and Margaret
A. Brown.
MITCHELL.-At Woodbury., Md, on February
II, 1885, Edward, aged Al years, beloved hus-
band of Sarah Mitchell.
CHALK.-At his residence, near Brooklandville,
Feb. IL, 1885. James l.. Chalk, aged about go
years. Funeral to take place at Sater's church,
at o'clock on Saturday, Feb. Ia.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
A Colored Child Iniured-A colo

A Colored Child Injured.-A colored man
named Henry Walker, of this place, who some
weeks ago went to the city to work, left child,
about three years old, in the care of a woman
named Nora Grant. When he returned last week
to look after his child he found that the woman
had skipped, leaving it with colored family in
Sandy Bottom. When he found it the child was
quite sick but the people with whom it was stay
ing either could not or would not tell what was
the matter. He then made an examination for
himself and found one Of its legs tightly bound up.
Thinking that something serious had befalen it,
he at once took it to DIR. Jarretts Office and when
DIR. Harry S. Jarrett made examination he
found the child's leg broken between the knee and
thigh. 1t was apparent that several weeks had
elapsed since the injury had been sustained, but
the Dr., after hard work, managed to set the shat
tered limb and made the little one as comfortable
as possible. 1t is believed that the Grant woman
had maltreated the child, breaking its leg, and
then fearing that Walker would have her punish
ed when he found the true condition of affairs,
took the child to a neighbours and fed to parts
unknown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

Chapter of Accidents.-A correspondent
at Georgetown, Belair road, reports the following
accidents
A young men named Frank P. Byrne, living
at St. Vincent Cemetery, Clifton, met with very
painful accident on the 9Th inst. He was doing
some work for Mr.. VIM. Schwarz when a log fell
upon his ankle, cutting it in q terrible manner,
from the effects of which he will be laid up for
several weeks.
On Saturday evening last August Monlon, a
driver of one of Mr. Geo. Brehm's beer wagons, met
with serious accident in the city. While driv-
ing along the streets the front axle of his wagon
broke throwing him to the pavement and break
ing one of his arms above the elbow. He was re-
moved to his home at San Domingo, Belair road,
where the injury received proper attention.
On Monday morning last German woman
named Barrnickle, living at Georgetown, got up
very early to prepare her husbands breakfast,
when she made misstep and fell down flight
of stairs, breaking one of her arms at the wrist
DR.. Geo. F. Corse rendered the necessary atten-
ton. NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

FEB. 7.-George R. Gather, Jr, VS.. Mary
Richter and Christian F. Richter; exceptions to
the allowance of judgment claim of Benjamin
ROsenheim vs.. Mary and Christian F. Richter;
argued and held sub cuia.
FEB. 9.-John Brooks, entering house with in
tent to steal; not guilty. Joseph B. Garrison,
larceny; plea of not guilty confessed by State.
Rachel johnson, colored, infanticide; on trial be-
fore jury. On petition Of Esther Isaac, the writ
of habeas corpus to produce the body of Nathan
Isaac was issued, directed to Joseph R. Knight,
sheriff, returnable on Saturday, February IA, 1885
at 10 A. NJ, before Judge Fowler. Isaac is de-
tanned in custody on charge of committing q
felonious assault upon his sister-in-law.
FFB. 10.-In the case of Columbus Sheridan VS.
Julius Rudiger, Philip A. Debaugh and Adam
Debaugh, bill for an injunction to restrain defend
ants from erecting blacksmith shop on land
alleged to have been dedicated as an avenue
argued some time since and held sub curia, Judge
Fowler to-day filed an opinion making the TEN
porary injunction perpetual. The case of the
State VS.. Rachel johnson, for nfanticide was con
cluded to-day, the jury rendering a verdict of mo-
guilty.
FEB. 11.-Martin Ryan VS.. Martin Hussey
action for damages to plaintiffs child; on tria
before jury.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
Digging for Buried Treasure.

A correspondent writing from Carroll county
says: "About one and half miles from Union
Mills, in Myerss district, an eccentric old man is
hard at work with pick and shovel digging foI
hidden treasures in what is known locally as
Atwood silver mine, on the farm of David B. Ear
hart. Atwood is the name of one of the earliest
settlers in that section, who traded with the In
dians. Tradition has it that Atwood had great
treasures buried somewhere, and that no one OF
his family knew where. Some years ago excava-
tions were made by number of persons who had
heard of the treasure tradition, and a young man
was killed by an accident. Since then the place
has been of i'll repute-haunted, ghosts, &c. The
old man now delving in the mine processes to have
had dream of the hidden treasures about ten
months ago while he was in Germany, and imme-
diately shipped for America. He says he was
guided by some mysterious influence to where he
is now digging"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
Land Slides on the Meryland Central

ooA0 OA0Oo I'll tAo n16TylduQ
The very heavy rain of Monday night last caused
some delays on the Maryland Central road on
Tuesday. Conductor Johnson's train, which
leaves Delta early in the morning, had very
narrow escape near Highland station. The train
was approaching short curve when the conduc-
tor saw man ahead, widely gestculating He
signaled to stop when Mr.. Robt. Ramsey, who
lives near by, and who discovered the danger only
a few minutes before, informed the train men that
there was a wash out just ahead. On going to
the spot they found that about thirty feet of fill
had been entirely washed away, leaving the rails
in their usual position, so that the engineer
noticed nothing wrong. Had it not been for Mr..
Ramsey's presence of mind a serious accident GER
tainly would have occurred, as the train was run
ming at high rate of speed. 1t was an all-day
job to get the track in condition so that the train
could pass over safely, and Conductor johnson
did not get to Baltimore until late in the afternoon.
Another delay was occasioned by a small rock
slide near Watervale, OBTAINING the Belair train
Conductor Tracey and his men, after about an
hours work, got the obstruction out of the way
and came through about an hour late. Nofurther
interruptions occurred.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
LOCAL ITEMS.
ToWsONTOWN MAILS.

A. NJ. ARRIVALS.
$50 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown, by
Y.R.R.W.
s.27 From Baltimore, regular mail train, M. CIR.
p. NJ. ARRIVALS.
4.32 From Baltimore, by M. c. R. R.
500 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown,
by Y. R. R. W.
6.33 From Delta and twenty-seven intermediate
offices, by M. c. R. r.
A. NJ. DEPARTURES.
s.27 For Delta and intermediate Offices, by mail
train, M. c. r. r.
1000 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore,
by Y. r. r. W.
P. NJ. DEPARTURES.
6.33 For Baltimore, by mail train, M. q. X. K.
500 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore, by
YRR.W W.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
The TRUTH of this is Apparent.-An

The Truth Of this is Apparent.-An ad-
vertisement cannot reach the general public so
surely and effectually in any other way through
the columns of a newspaper that is widely read
and trusted. The experience of enterprising and
sagacious business men proves that the best re-
suits attend advertising in the best newspapers
those which go to families and are read by one
and another in the home circle-those that are
not trivial and sensational, but command influence
and inspire respect
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

Harrisonville, I'd Observation-Disclosures
Grange held meeting in the hall at this place
on Saturday last. The organization numbers be-
tween 80 and 40 members and promises to be one
of the finest Oranges in the county.
The Sunday school at Wards chapel held a
missionary celebration on Sunday last, and the
collection amounted to $50. The services were
conducted by Rev. w. Mcdowell, and the super
intendent of the school, Mr.. Chas. Phillips. Mr..
Charles Phillips, Jr., presided at the organ.
The oyster supper recently held at the new hall
at Randallstown, realized quite snug little sum.
Mr.. E. S. W. Choate made an interesting speech.
Mr.. Choate was presented with a cake, as was
also Mr. MarchaI J. A.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
Citv ENGINES at County Fires.-

City Engines at County Fires.-0ur Coun-
ty Commissioners, Messrs. Crout, Rittenhouse
and Wight, accompanied by Mr.. Crowther, the
chief clerk and auditor of the Board, visited the
city ON Thursday and had conference with Mr..
Kirk, president of the City Fire Department, in
reference to city engines assisting at county fires.
About two hours passed in exchanging
opinions, when the meeting came to the conclusion
that it had not the power to make contracts, and
adjourned to meet next week. The gentem en-
propose in the meantime to find out what is the
extent of their power.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
A BALTIC. County Man for State Treas

A BALTIC. County Man for State Treas
urer.-The Governor this week appointed John
S. Cuttings, Esq, of the Sd district of Baltimore
county, State Treasurer to fill the unexpired term
of Hon. Barnes Compton. Mr.. Cuttings is a
young and being the head of the banking
house of John S. Cuttings & Co., Baltimore, is
we'll known in financial aud business circles. He
is son of the late William S. Cuttings, of Balti-
more county, and grandson of the late Col. Jno
S. Cuttings who, during his life, was president Of
the Chesapeake Bank. The new State Treasurer
was member Of the Legislature from Baltimore
county in 1880, and served very creditably as
chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means
and did very much to hold up the credit of the
State. He was a candidate for the Treasurership
at that session of the Legislature, but beaten
by Mr.. Compton. lie is an acknowledged man
of business, independent in his views, and will
bring to his new position valuable experience
gained by long service in banking institutions.
The Governor could not have made better selec-
ton for that important office.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
Mabley & Carew's
SLAUGHTER SALE.

Terrific Cut in Prices in Heavy Weight Suits Overcoats
and Pants Mems Heavy Overcoas will be sold from ST. to
$780, 800 you take your choice of any Overcoa in the
house. and guarantee they the finest in the city Mems
Suits will be sold from So $780, For 800 you take your choice
any matched Suit in the sore ten styles of the finest inn
ported goods tailor made gong they less than
aors ask $40 and $50 for the goods Mems Pants will
be sold from 80 cents up Ladies' Gossamers 60 cents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
BUSINESS LOCALS.

HANDMADE 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, 1885-02-14

Western Run Valley, 9th District.-This
valley and the country adjacent thereto is well
supplied with churches, schools, stores, grist mills,
etc. Dover Nj. e. church, situated on Piney Run,
9TH district belongs to Hereford Circuit, and has
for its pastors Revs. J. N. Davis and Joel Brown.
Services are held twice a month. Mr.. Nathan
Belt has been steward for a number of years.
This church was built by DR.. Cole, in 1910.
Black Rock church, situated at Butler, belongs to
the old side Baptists. Rev. F. A. Chick of Reis-
terstown, breaches every first and third Sundays
in the month, and under his ministry the church,
has been very prosperous and attracts large con-
gregations. Next in order is the Mennonite church
which adheres to the form of feet washing This
church was built by Rev. Jacob Geist, on his own
farm, and is monument to his thrift and indus
try. 1t is built of brick and commands a view of
the whole valley.
Our schools are very convenient for the chill
dren attending them. Black Rock school is a
very substantial stone building and we'll attend
ed, numbering some so pupils; Shawanis built of
brick, presents neat appearance and is largely
attended. The building at Mantua, erected by
Rev. j. F. Hay in 1869, is frame structure and
very comfortable.
Our Musical and Dramatic Society will give an
entertainment on 25th inst, at Mantua Hall. The
one held in January was greatly enjoyed by all
present.
Mr.. Joshua Merryman, brother-in-la of Col.
E. p. Phipot, and who has charge of the Coloneps
farm, sold 100 tons of hay from last seasons CROP
and has fully 80 tons more Mr.. Merryman knows
how to farm.
Mr.. John Gill raised 500 bushels of wheat last
season. an average of % bushels per acre, without
the of fertilizers.
Mr.. J. NJ. Fowble has been cutting the wood
off of his farms in this vicinity for the purpose of
burning lime. The cutting and clearing off of
this timber land will very much improve the APP
pearance of the valley.
Miss Leah Tawney, of Baltimore city, has been
spending some time in this neighborhood. Miss
Annie Ensop of South Carolina, has been spend
ing the winter at Mr.. J. M. Fowble's. She is de-
lighted with the pleasures of seighing. In her
southern home they have no snow at all. Miss
Nettie Hyde, of New Windsor, is at Mr.. Gill's.
Mr.. c. G.. Wheeler recently sold 60 head of very
fine Merino sheep to Baltimore butcher at $5.12
per head.
Our farmers are getting everything in readi-
ness for spring work, which will shortly be upon
them.
Rev. Joel Brown preached an able and instruc-
tive sermon at Dover, last Sabbath, from the 10th
chapter of Luke-"Tho parable of the Unjust
Steward" impressing upon his hearers the i'm
portance Of trying to benefit those around US and
putting to good use the gifts we now enjoy, lest
that which we have should be taken away.
At present there is but little talk of the New
Orleans Exposition, and there has not been any
departures from this section for the Crescent City,
WESTERN RUN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
Farmers Meeting.-A number of citiz

Farmers Meeting.-A number of citizens
of the lth district, met at Kingsville Thursday
evening, 9Th inst, for the purpose of organizing
a live stock insurance company. Mr.. Chas. H.
Quinlin occupied the chair and Mr.. VIM. H Hook
acted as secretary. An adjourned meeting will
be held at Dilworth's store, Kingsvile, on Mon
day evening next, at 73O o'clock. movement
is also on foot to organize horse thief detective
association, similar to those in existence in other
sections of the county, in that neighborhood.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
Il pave to Aduertiaa-Tha Cecil n

II Pays to ADVERTISER Cecil Wing
says Persons having property to sell will make
money by advertising it, and we can prove the
truth of the assertion. certain piece of proper
ty was sold here short time ago at private sale.
When gentleman of our acquaintance was in
formed of the sale and price given some time af-
forwards heremarked that he wished he had known
it was for sale, as he would have been willing to
give half as much more for it, but he had no idea
that the owner wanted to part with it. If the
seller had in 5ested few dollars in printers ink
he would have made several hundred dollars by
it."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

Wants to Get Rid of It.-B. W. Beedy,
of Windsor, Mo-, speculative mail contractor,
has written to Col Adreon, postmaster at Balti-
more, informing him that he has been awarded
the contract on the route between Baltimore and
Towsontown, and that he desires to sublet the
same. Accompanying the announcement were
notices which Beedy requested Postmaster Adreon
to post in conspicuous places. In reply the post
master wrote as follows: "Inasmuch as there is
scarcely star route from this office which has
heretofore been awarded to other than local bid
ders with which we have not had trouble, it is
natural that should not feel disposed to act as
your agent in this matter / believe that specu-
lative bidding does more to demoralize the star
route service than all other causes combined, and
L should be much pleased if some law could be
passed which would efectually prevent it."
Beedy's bid on this route was $3.50 and how he
expected that the service was to be performed for
that Insignificant sum is a mystery. The York
road railway company formerly received upwards
of $500 for this service and this was little enough
considering the amount of work and the respon-
sibility involved.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

He Made His Point.-Morning-O darby
Cat gentleman's ofice)-Gud mawnin', boss. Can't
yer 'sist an ole man dis mawnin', sab?
Gentleman-Not this morning. Charity begins
at home.
Night-Same old darby Cat gentleman's home)
-Gud evenin', boss. called at yer homo for
little 'sistance, cordin to our Encouragement dis
mawnin' sab
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

Tramp Killed.-0n Friday night of last week
an unknown white man, apparently between forty
and fifty years of age, was killed at Parkton by a
train on the Northern Central road. Nothing
was found on his person that would aid in dis
covering his identity, and the unfortunate man
was supposed to have been tramp. The COM
pany took charge of the remains and had them
decently inferred.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14
Entertained at Dinner.-Th

Entertained at Dinner.-The Rev. Dwight
E. Lyman, pastor of ST. Mary's Catholic Church,
Govanstown, entertained at dinner ON Thursday,
at the pastoral residence, Archbishop Gibbons,
Bishop-elect Glorieux, of Idaho, Very Rev E.
Michigan, vicar general, and Revs. John S. Foley,
Thomas S. Lee, Peter Mccoy, J. F. Mackin, D..
G. Dc Wulf, Francis P. Duggan, W. e. Bartlett,
e. +. Mccarthy, E. Doyle and J. P. Carey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

Serious Runaway Accidental young
man named Julius Rudiger, who drives the butcher
wagon for Mr.. ]. Rudiger, of this place, met with
a serious accident on Wednesday afternoon. He
had gone to Col. Alex. D. Browns residence, on
the Falls road, and on his return, descending the
steep hill near Col. Browns, one of the shaft bolts
of the wagon came out dropping the shafts
on the horses heels This caused him to run
away and in his fight he plunged over steep
embankment at the side of the road. The horse
had one OF his front legs broken, and was after
wards killed; the wagon was smashed to splinters,
and the driver was painfully hurt, being seriously
cut on the head and bruised about the body.
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Look Out for this New Swindle.-A re-
cent swinde on farmers is conducted ostensibly
in the interest of Chicago firm, who are said to
be collecting statistics for sort of report
agricultural products and who ask farmers to sign
their names to a statement of their crop products,
merely for the purpose of verifying the report
As usual, the signature comes back at the bottom
of promissory note,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-14

Orphans Court.-In the Baltimore county
Orphans Court the following letters were granted
the past week: To VIM. Boyd, John Startzman
and G. II. Boyd on the estate of Caroline V. Erd-
man; to Josiah P. Matthews the estate of
Josiah Price, and to Joseph Schiller on the estate
of Catharine Schiller, deceased.