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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Phelan and Robert Cooke, who, after brief alb
sence reported the following preamble and reso-
lutons, which were taken up separately, discussed
and passed upon and finally unanimously adopted
The committee were continued with instructions
to carry out the wishes expressed in the third res
olution.
WHEREAS, 1t is shown by the report of the
School Commissioners of Baltimore county that
there exists deficiency in the school funds caused
by an average annual increase of about 800 pupils
for the last sixteen years, and other unavoidable
expenses and
WHEREAS, The levy has not been increased since
1879 with the exception of last year,, and no pro-
vision made for this constant increase in the ex-
penses of the schools, and unless the present def
cheney is made good by an increased levy for
school purposes it will be necessary to close the
schools for a term reduce teachers salaries
either of which is Objectionable to US as citizens
and tax payers;
Resolved l, That while we approve of judi
cious expenditure of the funds of the county, yet
we think it would be poor economy to suffer our
schools to be closed for want of necessary means
to continue them at their present high standard.
RESOLVED 2, That we believe the taxpayers of
Baltimore county will cheerfully submit to an in
creased taxation for school purposes.
Resotued 3, That committee of three be APP
pointed to present copy of these resolutions to
the County Commissioners and also to the Mary
land Journal and BALTIMORE COUNTY UNION for
publication.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

More Market Cause.-The trouble of two
Baltimore county marketmen with the clerk of
the Richmond market was reported in these
columns last week. Since then Samuel Knapp, also
of this county, has had forty -four warrants issued
against Mr. A. j. Norris, clerk of that market, on
the same charges as those heretofore preferred by
Messrs. Bauer and Biddison, viz, collecting fees
for selling their produce outside of the market
proper. 1t will be remembered that all these cases
(seventy two in number) were nolle pressed by
the States Attorney for the city.
On Monday last Mr.. Biddison, by his attorney,
E. Beatty Graf, fled petition in the Superior
Court praying a writ of mandamus to compel the
States Attorney to strike out the nolle prosequis
in seventy two cases against Norris, for illegally
collecting market fees, and reinstate the cases
before the grand jury. Mr.. Biddison nformer
in the cases, and the penalty is $40 fine in each
case, half of which goes to the informer The
petitioner denies the authority of the States At
torney to nolle prosiqui the cases. The fees were
collected by Norris under the advice of Mr.. Ber-
nard Carter, city solicitor, and the cases were
nolle pressed with his concurrence. Judge Phelps
PASSED an order for Mr.. Kerr to show cause on
or before April 11th, 1885, why the mandamus
should not issue.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

School House Burned.-The German Eng
fish schoo. house in Canton, 18th district-a one
story brick structure, adjoining the German Evan
gelical Church-took fire about noon on Friday
of last week, and entirely destroyed in short
time. The children were all gotten out safely
through the presence of mind of the teachers
Several of the county engines responded to the
alarm but they were unable to do anything. An
alarm was also turned in for the city department
and several engines responded, but seeing that
the fire was in the county they stopped two squares
off and rendered no assistance.
Rev. DR.. A. Schwartz, pastor of the church, and
also principal Of the school, states that the church
tower and part of the steps of both the church and
the school-house strictly within the city limits
"Yet," said he, "the city fire department, part of
which came out and stopped two squares west of
the fire, refused to lend their aid in extinguish-
ing the fire, although part of the property extend
ed into the city limits, and the great majority of
the members of the church are taxpayers to the
city treasury. Thus we have the first sad result
of the quarrel between the city and county fire
departments. Had the city engines lent their aid
in extinguishing the fire, part of the~property
owned by the congregation might have been
saved"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Don't Concur in the the
meeting held at the Sunnybrook school house,
10th district, on the 21st inst, to discuss the
school question, there appears to have been some
difference of opinion which did not find express
sion in the resolutions. Referring to the subject
a correspondent writes as follows ~ think it
due to the patrons of that school that l should
say something in order that our people may not
be misrepresented before the public, and our
School Board unjusty criticised. attended that
meeting and can truthfully say there were not
over fifteen persons present and not more than
seven of that number voted on any subject. The
first part of the resolution was not submitted for
discussion, but was gotten up by one individual
and forced on the meeting. In order that our
people may not be misrepresented in so good a
cause as the public schools, feel it my duty to
place these facts before the readers of your widely
circulated paper"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Pruning Time.-The season is at hand for
owners of fruit trees, grape vines and shrubbery
to have them properly pruned, since much de-
ponds on this work to obtain success. An agri-
cultural exchange says: "The question arises, how
is it to be done, as even few gardeners have an
idea how to distribute the flow of sap so as to
give the tree symmetrical form, or understand
the formation of fruit buds. Under no considera-
ton should pruning shears be used on pears, ap
Piles, cherries or plum trees. The buds of these
trees are close together, the best of shears will
bruise the bark, the bud will dry up, and the
second will take start, consequently you will
have a dried up snag from one to two inches long.
These trees are best pruned with good sharp
knife, or fine cutting saw may be used on the
large limbs, in order to make clean cut, which
will heal up nicely. Also observe closely that
you cut to an eye which will start a new growth
away from the centre of the tree. Most trees
have tendency to grow too thick in the centre,
and to prevent this, prune the way designed.
Where large limbs are close together, take small
stick, sharpen it so that it tapers on both ends,
brace it between these limbs; after awhile they
will stay so separated"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Suit on Contract.-Edward Brady con-
tracted to build house for Gen. John Gill, on
his property, Gainesville, for $4,000, the
same to be completed by August IA, 1883. 1t
was agreed that if the house was not finished by
that date the builder should forfeit 500 per day
for every day thereafter until the work was done.
1t was twenty seven days over the time when the
house was finished and Gen. Gill deducted $4,000
from the contract price. Brady brought suit for
that amount in the Superior Court of Baltimore,
and the case was tried this week, ending in nom
suit, the plaintiff declining to answer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Postal Changes Important changes in
postal rates will 60 into effect the first of July
next. The postage on letters after that date will
be two cents an ounce, instead of two cents half
ounce, as at present. The postage on newspapers
sent to regular subscribers and on sample copies
sent out by publishers will be reduced one-haf.
All cities having more than 1900 inhabitants will
be authorized to establish q special ten-cent
stamp delivery service, by which letters can be
fastened to their destination. All these changes
we're recommended in the last annual report Of
the Postmaster G eneral
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
Know'st Thou the Land?

LUHF5U5Itt OUHTttT-VUHTHUI'
Know'st thou the land where fat offices grow?
Where big salaries run and the spOndulicks flow
Where no cuts can occur and the taxpayers all
Rejoice when tax eaters have made a fresh haul?
Where the soft wind of heaven Ger the public
treasury blows
And the bar rooms are full of smart men in good
clothes2
Where trade dollars are coined and the gold-bugs
grow rich
And consciences rarely are known much to twitch?
O no, don't know of the land here described,
And never I'd tell, though thousand times
bribed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Found Dead in the Woods.-The Cations
vile Argus of last week says: "Mr. Henry B.
Arthur, young man aged 26 years, was found
dead in the woods Of Hon. Hart B. Holton, on
Wednesday afternoon, near Franklintown. He
was son of the late Benjamin Arthur and re-
sided with his mother on the Dogwood road.
About ten months ago, while attending the funeral
of his mother, he had an attack of epilepsy, and
the supposition is that his death occurred from
similar sudden seizure. Mr.. Arthur had left
home on Monday to visit a friend, and had not
been seen since Monday evening, when he was
seen by Mr.. Morris Sheehan, going in the direc-
ton of where he was found dead, which was
route he frequently took in going home. He
was found lying on the ground, with his face
down, his nose pressed closely to his face, entirely
closing his nostrils, and his head, ears and neck
had turned quite dark. Justice Smith Of Cations
vile, was notified, and held inquest. The
jury, after viewing the body and hearing evil
dence, rendered a verdict of "death from natural
causes"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
Now, Really, Can 1t be SOP
Dispatch to ". Y. Sun.

Dispatch to ". Y. Sun.
1t is given out that President Cleveland intends
very soon to honor Mrs. Blaine with a reception
at the White House, or in. some similar way to
express the good will he bears his late opponent.
Brother Blaine not only broke the ice, but pros
trated all barriers to an amicable understanding
by calling at the White House. Blaine came,
saw, and conquered, and there is no attempt at
the White House to disguise the interesting fact
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Theft Of Chickens.-Some mean thief, not
having the fear of the law before his eyes, o few
nights ago invaded the premises of Rev. W: 7. D..
GLENN, of this town, and stole quite number of
fine chi ,kens. In view of the fact that Parson
GLENN intends moving from Towsontown, the
thief, perhaps, thought by taking the poultry it
might save Mr.. GLENN some worry as to just how
he could carry the chickens to his new place of resi-
dence. When Rev. Mr.. Davis occupied the par
sonage he was served in like manner, and no doubt
bv the same individual.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Orphans Court.-The following letters were
granted in the Orphans Court this week: To
John Bosley, of VIM, on the personal estate of
Michael Conroy; to Clarence johnson on the es-
tate of Jacob johnson to Kasper Kremer the
estate of William Ehrlichman; to Daniel X. Trina
mer on the estate of Cyrus Diller; to B. o. Fritz
zell on the estate of Geo. II. Heidelbach, and to
N Chas. Burke and John w. Gallagher on the
estate of Columbus W. League.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

A Small Fire.-On Friday morning, about
half past eleven, small double tenant house on
the farm Of John E. Owens, Esq, situated on the
York pike, nearly opposite Germans hotel, and
about J a mile south of Towsontown, caught fire
from stove-ppe and was entirely consumed.
The house was probably worth five or six hundred
dollars. 1t was occupied by two colored families
named CLANCY and Cromwell, who lost nearly all
their household effects. The house was insured
in the Agricultural Company, of Waterfowl, N.
Y, II. L. Bowen, of this place, agent.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
MARRIAGES.

CHENOWITH- FRANCIS.-At the Great Falls,
NJ. E. Parsonage, by the Rev. Watson Case,
March Is, 1885, John Chenowith and Miss
Louisa Francis, all of BALTIC. county.
GIER.-At the parsonage, 20
N. Chester street, Baltimore, March II, 1885,
by Rev. S. NJ. ALTO d, Jacob X. Nicholson, of
Baltic, to Miss Fannie E. 0gier, of BALTIC. county.
N. Chester ST., Baltimore. March 26, 1885, by
Rev. S. NJ. Afford, Harry Demoss, of BALTIC.
county, to Miss Jennie Winkler, of Hartford
county.
FIDLER-BAUBLITZ.- IS, 1885, at the
house of Mr.. Lewis Eckhart, BALTIC. county, by
Rev. S. NJ. Perry, Harry Fidler to Mrs. Clara
]. Baublitz.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Property Sale.-James w. 0wings, auction
eer, sold at the Court House on Tuesday, for
Messrs. Keech and Ensor, trustees, the following
property, situated about one mile from Phoenix,
N. G. R. r. Three and a-half acres, improved
by stone dwelling, blacksmith and wheewright
shops &C., for 81, 250, and six acres unimproved,
for $l20; both purchased by Augustus Hartman.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
DEATHS.
Deaths Free---Tributes, &c., 10 cts. a lin

OeOtHS rTee---lFtOuteS, &C., ~ CTS q Line
J0HNST0N.-0nT Tuesday, March "a, Amy Eliza
beth, se,ond daughter of Colonel and Mrs. R. NJ.
Johnston.
FULLER.-On March %, 1885, after long i'll
ness, Alexander Fuller, in the 47th year of his
age.
CHANEY.-On Oath of March, Isaiah Clancy,
in the 54th year of his age.
VERNoN.-on goth March, 1885, GeOrgeianna
Twiggs Vernon.
SHIPLEY.-On March "a, 1885, at the residence
of her son, Cub Hill, BALTIC. county, Mrs. Mary
A. Shipley, in the 74th year of her age, eldest
daughter of the late Jonathan and Nellie
Dorsey, of Carroll county, Md.
McCULL0UGH.-0n Thursday, March 26, at
1890 a. m, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Thomas
Mccullough.
FULLERTON the oath inst, Vernon Harrison,
infant son of Henry and Laura Fuller, aged
months and "a days.
No more I'll see that loving smile,
Or nurse that little head:
No more I'll watch that gentle sleep,
For oh, my darling's dead
By HIS FATHER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Items from Arcadia.--A colored man named
Edward Debt recently had child born that was
in possession of four we'll defined teeth. This is
singular t6 say the least and the only time it has
occurred in this vicinity.
Mr.. John NJ Blacker has sold his store stand
to Mr.. Chalk, of Stevenson station, Green Spring
Valley. Mr.. Blacker has moved to Hampstead,
but will not engage in any public business.
Many of our citizens are opposed to an increase
of school tax, but are in favor of reduction of
salaries of the secretary, treasurer and examiner
and assistant examiner, and the pay of teachers.
They also recommend that cheaper school houses
be built ii.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
LOCAL ITEMS.
ToWsoNTOwN MAILS.

AN. 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 NJ. 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. c. r. K.
500 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore, by
R. r. W..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Soil for Roses.-In speaking of old and new
roses and how to treat them, well known horti-
culturist says: "The ground for roses should be
thoroughly drained and rendered as porous
possible, and fertlized. In clay soils the use Of
sand, lime SCOT, burnt earth and loose, light vege
table matter, such leaf mould, will alter the
texture and improve the quality. At the time of
planting, strong fertilizers are not required, and
should not be given until the bushes have become
established; they then like rich soil, which should
be made light for the delicate roofing kinds, and
more tenacious for the robust and hardy, and it
would be reasonable that the classes and varieties
differing in their nature should have more than
one SOIL if all are to receive that which is the
most suitable. A renewal of the surface soil
with old pasture loan, every two or three years,
will supply important elements unattanable by
any other method. We should avoid the applica-
ton of moro fertilizers in soluble state than the
plants can consume. 1t is we'll that the earth
should be filled with stmulants in different stages
of decomposition, that the plant may in all condi
tions of growth have plenty of food. When the
plant is growing, and especially when Towering,
weak liquid manure may be applied. Bone and
potash act favorably early in the spring. A
frequent sprinkling of water adds health to the
foliage, and prevents injury by insects. The
earth should be watered only when dry, and then
thoroughly"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
Barrack Burne

Barrack Burned.-At an early hour on Sat-
urday morning last large barrack on the farm
of the late John Merryman, of Hayfelds, Sth
district, was burned to the ground, together with
quantity of hay and threshing machine. Loss
about $4,000. Partially covered by insurance in
the Hartford county company. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by tramps sleeping in
the harrack
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
Properly Transfers In BALTIC. County.

Property Transfers in BALTIC. County,
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, etc., re
ceived for record in theofice of the Clerk of thu
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS AND ASSIGNMENTS.
S. 0. Mccain, &C., to John W. Wright.
Annie E. Somwat, &C., to Elizabeth E. Baker.
Catherine DIVINE to T. d. Davis.
Edward Burns wife to Annie McNeal.
VIM. Tawney wife to John Fow5le.
R. A. Hobbs, &C., to Frank Faulsteck.
II. c. freshman to R. A. Hobbs.
D. G.. Mcintosh wife to C. NJ. Dorsey, &c.
G. R. Emmart to N. S. Emmart.
Canton Co. of B. to B. & o. r. r. Co.
VIM. II. Patterson to Arianna Patterson, &c.
John Howard Push & wife to 1. R. Trimble.
I. R. Trimble 4 wife to f. W. Trimble.
A. A. Horst, &c trus, to M. S. MacTavish.
ii. Shirk & wife to Trustees Womans College.
J. J. Donaldson, trus., to Franklin Bank.
J. F. Goucher & wife to Trus. Woman's College.
A. M. Kern to F. G. Whitney wife.
e. A. Bull, &C., to Sarah E. Thompson.
John T. Fowble & others to Rebecca Fowble.
J. T. Fowble & others to Alfred Fowble.
John Hubner & wife to Mary G. Conklin.
VIM. 7. King &C. to Philip III. Lenderking.
VIM. L. Stork to Matte M. Muller.
Annie Pohlmann to John Pohmann.
Lennox Brckhead trustee to VIM. j. Scott.
VIM. J. Scott & wife to John T.. Scott.
Geo. Wilhelm & wife to John L. Wilhelm.
]. H. T. Miller adm. to Prudence A. Duncan.
F. Wannenwetsch & wife to Ferdinand Goebel.
John Fox to John. w. Cooke.
VIM. Cook, ct al. to Martin Cook.
Martin Cook & wife to Mary C. Fox.
Milton W. Offutt to Jos. Garvey.
LEASES.
John Hubner & wife to VIM. L. Stork.
Richard ]. Capron, &C., to F. M. Denny.
MORTGAGES.
H. Schafer to Fulton St. P. B. A. Sl,051.
R. A. Hobbs, &C., 10 T. J. Gorsuch, 81 500.
VIM. 7. King, &C., to J. w. Bristor, $1,000.
NJ. R. Campbell to M. B. Warner, $1,000.
VIM. L. Stork to J. W. Horner, $4,000
G. NJ. Dorsey, ct al, to Columbia B. A. $4,000.
VIM. T. King, &C., to F. W. Trimble, 1890
VIM. T. King, &C., to r. II. Myers, $500.
s. C. Lee & wife to VIM. W. Frazier, Jr., So, 500
J. B. Findlay wife to B. T. Rdgely, $3.50.
I. G. Whitney & wife to Ann NJ Kern 81 300.
Alfred Fowbe to j. D. Zouck, $4,000.
J. T. Scott wife to N. G. P B. & l.. A., S52e =.
J. +. NJ. Frantz & wife to W. H. johnson, $500.
NJ E. Price, &C., to Chas Newman, $500
+. Goebe & wife to A. Hoffmeister, S4,500.
L. Webeter & wife to R. S. Albert, trustee, 81, 900
Levi Naylor & wife to Thos. Love, $4,000.
ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGES.
Geo. Brown to VIM. Fl. Rever.
RELEASES.
Thos J. Gorsuch to R. A. Hobbs, 60.
j. W. Horner to VIM. L. Stork.
VIM. w. Spence to l.. l.. Capron.
VIM. johnson to Jas. Fendlay, &c.
Margaret Otto to Anna Magdalne Kern.
Franklin Square B. & L. A, trus.. to A. NJ. Kern
Home P. NJ L. & B. A. to Richard Hughes.
Cockeysvile P. B. & S. A. to J. F. NJ Frantz
S. P. Bosley to VIM Thos. Matthews.
Geo. Wilhelm to Edith Wilhelm.
Geo. Wilhelm to J. L. Wilhelm.
Geo. Wilhelm to BENZ. f. Wilhelm.
BILLS OF SALE.
NJ 7. Bull to S. V. Miller, $246.
R. Dilworth to R. J. Kane, 5000.
r c. Scholl to " H Seholl. 81 900.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Fell from Building.-Mr. Uriah Bottemer,
of Govnnstown, while at work painting house
one day last week, fell from the scaffolding and
broke one of his arms and sustained serious in
ternal injuries. Mr.. Bottemer is an old man, and
cripple, and the accident will be likely to inca
pactate him for some time.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
Robhers IN tho TInner End

Robbers in the Upper End.-On Tuesday
night three dwellings near Oakland, 9th district,
were visited by thieves Mr.. Sweeney was loser
to the extent of 1926 in value of household goods.
Mr.. John Shuppert lost wearing apparel, shoes,
butter, and eggs, to the value of S25, and at Mr..
Geo. Wineholts a small dog in the kitchen fright
ened the robbers off. The people are prepared to
give the intruders a warm reception.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28

Spring Scavening and Sanitation.-An
exchange says: snow that the winter. astronom-
ically speaking, is over, and the suns force in
this latitude is increasing, it is high time to begin
the spring sanitary work in earnest. AT the close
of winter there is always large accumulation of
frosted refuse and other foul matter in the Streets
ready with the first blush of spring to undergo
decomposition and to poison the air with its
efiuvia. If anything is needed to enforce
the plea for immediate sanitation, it is found in
consideration usually overlooked even by some
sanitarians AS the suns vernal force is increas-
ingly felt, the air pressure is reduced, and with
every fall of the barometer there is escape of the
ground air from the SOIL This escape goes on
with the most deeterious results to health among
the occupants Of confined basement rooms of all
houses, unless the whole of the ground on which
the building stands is covered WITH concrete.
While the escape of ground air in the open street
may not be so offensive as in pent-up places, it is
nevertheless fruitful source of disease"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-03-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.

HAND MADE SH0ES.-Altred PhlppS, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Wheeers Hotel, Towson-
town, makes to measure all kinds of LADIES AND
GENTS SHOES AND Doors. Correct styles and fit
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
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