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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Whisky and Threshing.-The temperance
people held meeting at Druid Hill Park gate on
Sunday afternoon last and one of the speakers was
Mr.. William Sherwood Among other things
he said: "Local option is badly needed in Balti-
more county. Mr.. Sherwood lately visited a
farmer friend about wheat threshing time, and
found things sadly out Of joint 1t was hne
weather for work one day, and the farmer thought
he would get one and a-half days work out of his
hands, instead of one, by furnishing them with
whisky. The bottle circulated with results most
disastrous for the farmer All got drunk, and the
work stopped. Upon inquiry Mr.. Sherwood
found nearly all the hands, who were colored,
were hard drinkers. In consequence of the rum
shops being so close, they worked but three days
in week. and had to have their wages every
night, or they would not come back next day.
Every cent is spent for drink, and the wives sup
port the families by doing washing When they
come back to work their appetites are enormous.
Not one in one hundred own a home. The farm
er's wife said: "Mr. Sherwood, you will have
to put those people back into slavery. They won't
work." "Oh, no, madam" said the orator, "it is
too late for that. You must put something else
out of the way"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Postal Changes.-The following postal
changes have lately been made in Baltimore
county:
At Pikesville, Asbury Watts appointed post
master, vice Patrick Murray, deceased.
AtSunnybrook, P. A. Nappenbenger, vice VIM.
H. Curtis, resigned.
At Glenarm, Andrew T. Sherman, vice Samuel
Higle, resigned.
At Stevenson, James L. Wisncr, vice James W.
Chalk, resigned.
postoffcs has been established at Summer
field, Maryland Central r. R., with Mr. A. Nc
Clure as postmaster.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

THE FARM JOURNAL SAYS: GA rich, mellow,
shallow seed bed, about three inches deep, with a
compact soil beneath is what is wanted for wheat"
The Acme pulverizing harrow is the best imple-
ment to put all kinds of soil in this condition.
Get one on trial, and prove it. Circular free. J..
F. Mather, agent, Brooklandville, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

A Breeze from the Belt.-A meeting of the
citizens of the Belt portion of the 9th district was
held at Hooper's, on the York road, last Monday
evening, at which the following resolution was
adopted:
"Resolred by the Citizens of the Ninth District
of Baltimore County, That the delegation to be
sent to the county convention to nominate county
officers their utmost endeavors to secure, first
the nomination of John w. Shanklin for Clerk of
the Circuit Court for Baltimore county, and that
they also use all honorable means to secure the
nomination of County Commissioner and q men,
Der of the Legislature both residents of the dis
trict and further that that part of the said district
known as the Belt is prominently entitled to
have both the County Commissioner and member
of the Legislature; and further, that the delega-
ton from said district to the county convention
be instructed according to these resolutions, and
pledge to act in accordance Herewith"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

HANDMADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Wheeer'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, 1885-09-12

Financial Statement.-County Treasurer
and Collector Schone has made the following fs-
cal statement to the County Commissioners for
the month of August last, viz Cash on hand
July 81, 1885, $S3,26O.S6; additional taxation
for 1885, S22.77; contingent account, James L.
Gallagher ines,) S27; levy 1882, 1902; interest,
80 cents; levy 1888, $780, interest, $1.63; levy
1884, $3,7l745; interest, $27s.SO levy 1885, Sl4-
1864; discount, $353,15, leaving net amount
$13,773.19. Total, SOL ,O96.2O. Disbursements
for August, $21 $40 80. Balance on hand Aug. 81,
1885, $79,555.3O.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Children Injured.-The children of Mr.. Caleb
s. Taylor, who lives on the Hillen road, near
Towsontown, were thrown out of their cart on
Wednesday morning by the pony becoming I'M
manageable and colliding with telegraph pole
The children attend Prof. Hanna's school and
were on their way there when the accident occur
red. The oldest child had its arm broken the
injuries to the other two were slight DIR. J. H.
Jarrett rendered medical attention. The vehicle
was badly broken.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12
Sale of Real Estate.-Mr. James w ovipes,

Sale of Real Estate.-Mr. James w. Owings,
auctioneer, sold at the Court House door, Towson-
town, on Tuesday, for John I. Yellott ESQ.,, mort
gagse, the property known as "Sunnyside," be-
longing to DR.. ]. W. Hawkins, and situated on
the Western Run turnpike, about a.mile and a.
half north of Cockeysville, containing four acres,
more or less, improved by modern residence
and convenient outbuildings, &C., to Mr.. John
d. @. Duncan, for $3,4S0. DR.. Hawkins had re-
fused an offer Of $4,000 for the same property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

N9-A Cincinnati paper says that better beer
is now made in this country than in Germany,
better material being used here as well as the lat
est improvements in its manufacture. The only
drawback, it is said, is that there is such a de-
mand for American beer that it does not get time
to "ripen."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

M1-I 1t is reported that it has cost New York
heiress $780, 900 to wed English lord, that being
the amount demanded by his lordship. And an
English lady is reported as saying that if Ameri-
can girls want to marry into the upper circles of
British society they must make up their minds to
pay for the privilege.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Trinity P. E. Church, Totosontoaon.-Preaching
Sunday by the rector, Rev. w. H. H. Powers, at
IL a. IN. and y p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
7.45 p. m.
VIII H. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sun
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

A Minister on High License.-Rev. L. Van
Bokkelen, D. D., of Buffalo, N. Y, who for many
years was rector of st. Timothy's P. E. Church,
dress in that city the other day in which he took
strong ground against prohibition, condemning it
as impracticable. He favored high license as the
best method of dealing with the liquor traffic.
GLOW shall we restrain the liquor trafic?" he in
quired. "By high license. Tom, Dick and Harry
cannot then come in and for $40 or $50 open a
grog-shop. Only men who are able to pay liber-
ally for the privilege will then be allowed to SELL
and the penalty of cash loss in connection with
legal penalty will compel them to obey the law
and see that it is obeyed."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Interesting Case.-The York (Pa.) Age
of Sd inst, says: "Sometime ago young man
named James A. Butler, of Hartford county, Md,
was sued for larceny, on information of Mr.. W.
Fl. E. Lowe, of York, but the officer, in whose
hands the warrant was placed failed to arrest the
accused, as he had skipped to Maryland. Court
detective Patterson afterwards procured the ne
cessary requisition from the Governors, and pro-
ceeded to Hartford county, but could not get his
man. At the last court of Quarters Sessions the
grand jury found true bill against Butler, and
ever since the Sheriff has tried to capture him,
but he euded the officers. To-day Butler, ac-
companied by his mother, and his attorney, came
here and quietly entered the Court House, expect
ing to fix up matters their own way. Detective
Patterson, however, was on the alert, and detail
ed Officer Still to march the party to the Office of
Justice Sherwood, for the purpose Of making the
bail "substantial' and not ON the straw charac-
ter. At this writing Mr.. Butler had not secured
the proper security, but, no doubt, it was fur
nished later"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

What the Locusts are Good Fora
well-known and experienced farmer living near
Asbury Grove, on the Western Maryland Railroad,
has been trying to ascertain the use or benefit of
the ccada. After a thorough investigation he
has come to the conclusion that they are adjuncts
of nature placed here to assist in restoring the
wells springs and brooks which have of late
years disappeared. He reasons thusly: The fe-
male locusts burrow in the young twigs of trees,
in which she deposits her eggs in pairs. The
poison causes the twigs to die and fall to the
ground. 1t is then the young locust enters the
arth and keeps on burrowing until he has reach
ed depth of seventeen feet, which is below evap-
grafton point. The large number of locusts at
work cause innumerabe excavations in the
ground, and these receptacles thus formed will
retain the water that comes from above, and fl
nally bring into existence again the wells and
rivulets, the absence of which is now attributed
to the cutting away Of the forests.-American.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Death of Butcher.-Mr. George Smith, of
Waverly, died at his residence in that village, on
Wednesday. He was a butcher and followed the
business to the day of his death. He was a ma
tive of Baltimore, between 35 and 40 years of age,
and leaves q wife and several children. He was
much respected in the community. His death was
caused from softening of the brain, from which
he had suffered for some time.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Orphans Court.-Letters have been granted
by the Baltimore county Orphans Court to Henry
Walter on the personal estate of Valentine Den
chart, and to Louisa Burton and Maria R. Lyle
on the personal estate of Annie Carman, deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Death of a Baltimore County Lady In
the West.-Mrs. Amanda G. Marshall, wife of
Mr.. Henry G. Marshall, of Chicago, died in that
city on Monday last, of typhoid fever. She was
a daughter of the late Joshua Jessop, Of Dulany's
Valley, Baltimore county. Her remains were
brought here and the funeral took place from the
residence of her brother, Mr.. Charles M. Jessop,
of Dulany's Valley, from whence she was buried
on Friday, 18th inst, at one o'clock, the interment
being made at Vaux Hall farm, near Ashland.
Messrs. Slade Bros, undertakers, of Unionville,
attended to the funeral arrangements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Logan Invincibles.-A branch of the Logan
Invincibles Gan organization of Republican voters
city, was organized at Calverton, Baltimore
county, on Thursday night last, with member
ship of seventy five. The following officers were
elected: President, David Andrews; first vice.
president, J. H. Steffe second do, Chas Blum
hardt third do, Jacob A. Smith; recording Sec
retaries, A. Tooney, Sr., and A. Tooney, Jr.;
treasurer, VIM. Keysey; sergeant-at- arms, James
Sanders; assistant do, William Stefe.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron assists
nature in throwing off disease, and restore the
organs Of the body to a healthy condition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

branch was also organized at Highlandtown,
18th district, on Monday night, August 31st, when
the following officers were chosen: President,
George Schluderberg vice-presidents, Charles
Wenig and Henry Waehsmuth secretary, Ferdi-
nand ReissIand treasurer, Henry Schluderberg.
The club has a membership of over two hundred.
meeting of all the Republican organizations in
the "Belt" will shortly be held at Highlandtown.
The club favors the nomination of Mr.. Henry
Schluderberg for the office of County Com
missioner.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Sales for Taxes.-The Treasurer of Balti-
~sre county sold at the Court House on Tuesday,
the following lots of ground in the Sd district for
non payment of taxes Cor 1884: Five acres on the
west side of the Garrison Forest road, assessed to
John Fox, to Alb ey Wallace for SCI; lot 100 by
165 feet, in Woodberry, assessed to F. L. Nor
ling, agent of Esther c. Morling, to for $50
lot 30 by 275 feet, improved by brick dwelling
house, assessed to VIM. A. Atkinson, to same for
$780, lot on the west side of Albert street, north
of Lafayette avenue, assessed to Josephine Smith,
to John F. Centrum for $S4 lot containing two
acres at the corner of Pimlco and Rogers ave.
nues, and fronting 16 perches on Rogers avenue,
with depth of 20 perches, assessed to Simon
Parkhurst, to Henry Kemper for Sis; lot on
the south side of Myrtle avenue, Highland Park,
assessed to L. NJ. Reynolds, to Henry Kemper
for $140 lot on Parkdale avenue, Woodbury.,
200 by 125 feet, assessed to F. L. Morlng, agent
of the Woodbury. Land Company, to J. T. Ensor
for $415; lot On the north side of Plymouth ave-
nue. 1926 by 125 feet, assessed to F. l.. Morling,
agent of the Plymouth Land Company, to the
County Commissioners for $507.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12
Miscellaneous.
A CLEAN SWEEP 4!

To close out the balance of our i'm
mense Stock, we are making reductions
that will pay anyone's expenses for the
trip. Some of these garments will be
suitable for wear right into the Fall.
All wool Suits that have been selling
all through the season for SI2, $I4, SIS
and $40, are now marked down to So.
This line cannot be beaten for quality,
style and price, in the United Sta es.
Boys Goods are reduced to cores
pond. Our prices for knee-pant Suits
begin at 81. Long pant Suits from
$3.50 upwards.
These things cannot be described
they must be inspected. To quote lie
P'7ee is to challenge belief They are
so absurdly low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Sunnybrook, 10th District.--Typhoidfe fever
is quite prevalent at Phoenix, N. G. R. R., there
being over dozen cases reported.
Merryman's lane, from DR.. Merryman's mill, is
in bad condition, being almost impossible in some
places.
Mr.. Leonard Brown, formerly of this neighbor-
hood, but who has been living in Baltimore, has
again become resident here.
Mr.. Harry Demuth, who has been extremely
i'll from typhoid fever, is in an improved condi-
ton. DR.. Bagley is attending him. FLINT.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

A Telephone Joke.-The San of Monday
says "On Friday last message was received by
telephone at ReSterstown, Baltimore county,
stating that horse and Dayton wagon had been
stolen from farmer near Pikesville, and that the
thief, young man, was on the road to Reisters-
town with the stolen property. The appearance
of the team and the young man was described,
and it was stated that reward of $50 was offered
for his arrest. The operator at Reisterstown
asked if the message was genuine or a joke, as he
suspected, and was told it was genuine. Acting
on this assurance the operator notified constable
and few hours later a young man driving team,
as described, entered the town and was arrested.
The prisoner protested that it was mistake, and
said he was q solicitor for Baltimore notion firm
The constable communicated the fact of the Or
rest over the telephone line, received an answer
directing him to bring the man and team back
The constable drove several miles with his prisoner
to the Office from which the message came, only to
find that the whole transaction was joke, gotten
up by the sender of the message and the young
man arrested"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

81. Johns N. E. Church, Observation-Disclosures
ing Sunday, at IL a. m. and 7.3O p. m, by the pas
tor, Rev. VIM. Dallam Morgan. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, at 7.30 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices,

To,osonto,on M. e. Church.-Preaching Sunday,
at IL a. m. and at n p. m, by the pastor, Rev.
Watson Case.
Prayer and class meetings on Wednesday and
Friday evenings, at u O'Clock. Pastors class on
Thursday afternoons, at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12
Change of Pastor.-Rev. Francis P. Du,

Change or PaStOr.-Rev. Francls L. Dug
gan, who has been the pastor of St. Thomas
Catholic Church, Hampden, for sixteen years,
and who was lately appointed pastor of Plus
Memorial Church, Baltimore, by the Archbishop,
took leave of his congregation last Sunday. AT
the conclusion of the services he said: "My dear
ly beloved brethren, in few weeks you will have
o new pastor. You all know, through the news
papers, that the Archbishop has, by his wisdom,
appointed me to fill the vacancy at the Plus Me-
mortal Church. 1t is like beginning the same old
fight again. I have, after sixteen years, cleared
our church from debt. 1 am now called to new
field of labor. I return you thanks for the many
trials you have comforted me in when the debt
of our church weighed heavily upon my Shout
ders. God bless you ALL" The pastor, seeing
his whole congregation weeping, was checked by
emotion and the tears ran down his checks The
members of the congregation, both men and
women, left the church and assembled in the
church basement, to take action in the matter.
committee was appointed to wait upon the Arch
bishop and request him to allow Father Duggan
to remain with his present charge, by whom he
is greatly beloved. Father O'Brien has been ap-
pointed to take charge of st. Thomas Church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Preparations for the Fair.-A large meet
ing of the managers and other officers of the Ag-
ricultural Society was held on Monday, on the
fair grounds ut Timonium. The various improve
ments were found to be progressing satisfactorily,
and the work of preparation well advanced.
The Executive Committee was directed to pro-
vide an entrance for foot passengers on the turn
pike separate from the one for vehicles.
Mr.. Thomas Todd having declined the appoint
ment of lieutenant marshal, Mr.. VIM. B. Cockey
was put in that place.
The section for domestic wines and oordials,
which, in the premium list for this year had been
omitted, was restored, many remonstrances from
the ladies having been made against its absence.
Mr.. VIM. S. Stansbury appointed superln-
tendent of the class, which is N. in the list, and
the articles comprised in which appear elsewhere
in an advertisement in THE UNION.
The contract for furnishing music for the fair
was given the Maryland Cornet Band Of Warren,
and the restaurant and eating house privileges
went to our townsman, Mr.. J. Maurice Watkins.
1t being reported that a number of "ringers"
horses that are generally old turf performers,
whose names have been changed and whose marks
and appearance are artifcially changed to enable
them to compete with green horses or in slower
classes than they are entitled to enter-would
endeavor to enter in the trots at the coming fair
the track committee were instructed to use all
precautions to prevent this and to properly iden-
tiy the horses entered for competition in the track
events.
A number of amusements were offered and some
accepted for the entertainment of the crowds IN
attendance at the fair. Announcement OF these
will be found in another column, and 1t Will pc
seen those fond of the marvellous will be grathed:
All accounts seemed to agree that the fair OF
this year will be large and good one. A general
feeling prevails that our people ought to consplre
to make this county event success in every re-
spect.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-12

Property Transfers in BALTIC. County,
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, ETC., re-
celyed for record in theofice of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Lennox Birkhead to A. d. Clemens, Jr.
Frank Roster to Catherine Roster.
John Il. Ross, exors., to F. G. Dugan.
r. q. Dugan, ct al, to Michael Wallace.
VIM. III. Reed 4 wife to Carrill Christopher.
Adam Walker & wife to Samuel Hoover.
Milton W. Offutt to Francis M. Jencks.
Salvadora M. Davidson, &C., to Henry A. Parr.
valentine Olschinky & wife to John Green, DC.
Thomas Morris, &C., to James Russell wife.
Charles ]. Hull to John M. Littig.
Martha A. Chancellor to Mary ]. Page.
James Sheridan to Jane M. Sheridan.
M. A. Schultheis, &C., to Geo. w. Edwards.
G.. W. Edwards to Robt S. Wiesenfeld.
Thomas Myers to ]. III. Myers.
John Bupart to Chas. W. Waidner.
Lowry Albert to United States of America.
I. e. Thompson wife to e. M. Kinds.
Il. Il Boarman, &C., trustee, to S. P. BOsley.
John 1. Yelott, &C., to S. P. Bosley.
Catherine Weigan to William Weigan.
Catharine Tritle q others to Annie r. Greb, 2.
Thos. Hale to J. Mitchell Hale.
Hosea Frederick to Joshua NJ Hale.
LEASES.
Sarah E. Smith to Benj F. Grove.
Joseph Smith, Jr., to George d. Smith.
ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGES.
Thos. V. Richardson to John 7 Ambrose.
MORTGAGES.
NJ. Meisnest to BALTIC. P. B. A., $500.
A. D. Clemens, Jr, &C., to Waverly B. A., $4,000.
Saml Jarden to VIM. III. Tolson, 81 800.
IL. E. Walter & wife to N. Lehman & Bro sc, 500.
Chas. Taylor Jenkins to Belt Land Co., S2,21O.
Geo. III. Bread & wife to w. w. Frazier, $500.
7. II. Scott, &C., to Gabrielle Mackubin, 5000.
Geo. D. Smith to Winifred Smith, $1,000.
VIM. H. A Hamilton & wife to Metropolitan Saw
ing Bank, $4,000.
Henry Roemer, &C., to John Loeber 81 500.
J. N. Bowers to Waverly B. A., $500.
John Hof to Home B. A. No. 16, $500.
II. G. Van Tine & W.T. to J. W. Hall, $4,000.
G. q. Bowen to Home P. M. L. & B. A., 5000.
VIM. FL. Billingsley & VT. to Eli Cambria, SIS, 900.
Waverly NJ. & P. L. L. & B. A. to A. D. Clemens.
,Thos. P. Williams to S. M. Davidson.
Metropolitan S. Bank to VIM. FL. A. Hamilton.
G. H. Afford to Thomas E. Thompson.
II. W. Crowl to Thos. L. Thompson.
Julius Knox to John Hoffman.
Waverly B. A. to Josiah Bowers.
e. M. Duval, &C., to H. C. Van Tine.
Mary G. Royston, &C., to Charles e. Bowen.
Eli Gambrill to VIM. II. H. Billingsey.
Eli Gambrill to Edmund e. Gambrill.
BILLS OF SALE.
Andrew Gillen to NJ. A. Canton, $40.
Margaret A. & J. Schutheis to G. W. Edwards.
Geo. W. Edwards to Robt S. Wiesenfeld