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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

What an Old Lady from Baltimore
County Did.--While President Cleveland was
receiving some callers in the East room of the
White House on Monday, nice looking old lady
elbowed through the crowd and said she wished
to shake hands with the President. 81 am Mrs.
Reside, of Woodberry, Baltimore county, Md"
she said, "and am SO years of age have not
been in the White House before since 1899, when
I came here and shook hands with President
Jackson. 1t was in this same room, and the
President showed me great attention. l wanted
to see you, Mr.. Cleveland, and am so glad that
1 came" The President grasped the old lady's
hand, and, leading her to chair, he talked with
her for some moments. The ladies of the Charity
Conference were calling on the President, and
they crowded around the old lady and covered
her face with Kisses And when she left an hour
later she was very happy, and said that she would
come again.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Corbett Station, N. g. R. R.I,This station,
located between Monkton and Glencoe, has lately
made some rapid strides in the way of improve
ment 1t is situated in rich agricultural section,
and the new county road lately opened, extend
ing from the station to My Lady's Manor, not
only proves a great convenience to the neighbor-
hood, but makes Corbett much more important
place than it has been hitherto. The fine farm
of Mr. Daniel Alder surrounds the station, his
residence being near at hand. Mr.. Robert G..
Merryman, the well known contractor and build
er, has purchased lot from Mr.. Alder, upon
which he hag established lumber, coal and wood
yard, and he also contemplates the erection of a
residence for himself There is store and post
Office at the station and there is general appear
ance of thrift about the place which betokens
good results in the near future.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
Large German Carp.--Mr. George v. Bowen

Large German Carp.--Mr GeorgeV Bowen,
who lives on Charles street avenue extended, has
lately caught number of German carp in Lake
Roland with small gill-net. He took ten during
the past week, the largest of which weighed st
lbs To taken Wednesday evening weighed lbs 4,
and he says that day or two before gentleman
fishing with hook and line, near the breast of the
lake, caught one weighing nearly lbs. 1t is sup
posed that these fish got into the lake from the
stocked ponds on the streams that supply it with
water, and, from what Mr. Bowen says, the place
must be alive with them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

GB- Elder Daniel P. Sayler, widely known
minister of the German Baptist or Dunkard
Church, died at his residence, near Double Pipe
Creek, Carroll county, on Saturday last, aged IA
years. He had been preaching since 1910 and
was one of the leaders of his church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

TOWSONTOWN MAILS.

A. NJ. ARRIVALS.
ESQ From Baltimore Waverly and Govanstown, by
Y.R.R.W.
500 From Baltimore, regular mail train, M. CIR.
P. NJ. ARRIVALS.
5.O4 From Baltimore, by M. c. R. R.
$50 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown,
by Y. R. W.
$40 From Delta and twenty seven intermediate
offices, by M. c. R. R.
A. NJ. DEPARTURES.
500 For Delta and intermediate Offices, by mail
train, NJ. C. R. r.
1000 For Goyanstown, Wayerly and Baltimore,
byY R. r. W.
P NJ. IE2ARTURES.
6.32 For Baltimore, by mail train, M. c. r. r.
500 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore, by
Y.R.R.W.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
Children's Day at Hunts M. e. Church.

OullQT6u . Lay dI lulu . uu II. SaurCAs
The celebration of Children's Day, at Hunts
NJ. E. Church, on last Sunday, June 7th, was
most enjoyable occasion. The church was filled
to its utmost capacity by the children, their pa
rents and friends. Singing by the school and
congregation, accompanied by organ and cornet,
and an interesting and instructive sermon by the
pastor, Rev. E. II. Smith, to the young people,
comprised the programme for the morning. At 3
D. m. the school reassembed and the following
programme was rendered: Prayer by Rev. w.
d. Morgan, responsive readings by the superin-
tendent and scholars, followed by solos, duets,
quartetts and choruses by the school, interspersed
with recitations and readings, and addresses by
Revs. DR.. Small, of the Baptist Church, and W.
D. Morgan, of Luthervile. The interior of the
church was handsomely decorated with an album
dance of beautiful flowers.
The ladies of the Mite Society have had the
grounds about the church graded and paved. A
handsome urn and flowers were presented by Mrs.
Thomas Wright, Sr., member of the church. j.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
presanted With a Canes,

Presented With Cane.-Samuel Brady,
Esq., of the Sd district, foreman of the last Grand
Jury, was on Monday presented with beautiful
gold-headed cane by his fellow-members. Mr..
Achilles Foard of the 18th district, was the chair
man of the committee to purchase the present,
and he also made the presentation speech. The
cane was from the store of Messrs. Hennegan Il
Rates Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

A Valuable Stock Horse.-Farmers and
others desiring to improve their breed of horses
should notice the advertisement of Mr.. S. Lewis
Griffith, published in The UNION. We made
personal examination of the stallion this week
and are convinced that captain" has few equals
and no superiors in Maryland. His grand-sire,
"Frank PIERCE" was one of the fastest stations
ever brought to this State and if you wish to raise
trotters, here is the opportunity. In color he is
q beautiful rich bay, with black points and long
flowing name and tail.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Calves Killed by Lightning.-During the
prevalence of the thunder storm on Friday after
noon of last week, three valuable Hereford calves,
belonging to Mr.. Cuttings Merryman, of Hayfelds,
Sth district, were injured by lightning to such an
extent that they have since died. The calves were
worth not less than 5000 each, and therefore the
loss is quite heavy one.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Sale of Valuable Real Estate.-Messrs.
Taylor & Creamer, auctioneers, sold on the prem
Uses on Monday, for Benjamin P. Moore, Esq,
trustee, 574 acres of land, situated on Woodbury.
lane, near Green Spring avenue, Baltimore county,
belonging to the trust estate of Thomas R. Mat
thews and wife, for $4l 900. Purchased by the
heirs. Messrs. Pool & Hunt bid $40, 900 for the
property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Orphans Court.-In the Orphans Court this
week letters of administration were granted to
Eliza D. Delcher on the personal estate of John
Delcher; to Chas. II. Bedecker, on the personal
estate of Katharine Bremen, and to Thomas W.
Brundige on the personal estate of Catharine A.
Plaskitt, deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Ills Seventy Fifth Birthday.-Mr. VIM. D.
Breckenridge, the widely-known nurseryman of
Govanstown, celebrated his 18th birthday last
Wednesday. In the evening his friends rendered
him complimentary dinner in Baltimore, and
also presented him with handsomely engrossed
address of congratulations. A jolly time was had,
Mr.. Breckenridge being wonderfully active
man for his years, being among the merriest of
the company. A short time ago THE UNION
published an interesting biographical sketch of
him, giving full account Of his success as a
horticulturist, &c. He has been a resident of
Queenstown for about twenty-five years and is
highly respected by very large circle of friends.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
Houses Burned.-At an early hour on Fl

Houses Burned.-At an early hour on Fri
day morning of last week row of stone houses
on the west side of the Falls road, in Hampton,
took fire from some unknown cause and were en-
tirely consumed, together with some of the furni-
ture of the occupants. The houses were owned
by P Mccarthy and the heirs of the late David
WEIGH. McCarthy's houses (two) were insured
for 81 900. There was insurance on the one
belonging to the Wech heirs loss about 81 800.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
Gut his rhroat.-On Monday last YOU,

Gut his Throat.-On Monday last a young
Vernon Mills, Woodbury., attempted to commit
suicide by cutting his throat with pocket. knife
which he had borrowed from a friend. He re-
tired to secluded place in the mill and cut two
gashes in his throat. Some time afterwards he
was found and removed to his home where he was
attended by DIR. Norment, who says the wounds
are not fatal. Warrington has been married twice
and has two children. 1t is thought he was la
boring under temporary alteration of the mind.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Death of Former Citizen.-Mr. William
Conn, native of Baltimore county, died at his
residence in Baltimore, on Sunday last, aged 81
years. He was a son of the late james Conn,
and was born at Owings' Mills, when his father
kept the hotel at that place. His father at one
time also kept the old three-mile house, Hooks
town road, when it was owned by the late Edward
Griffin. The deceased was nephew of Silas W.
Conn, well known livery stable keeper in the
city.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

June Meeting.-The annual June meeting
at Sater's Baptist church, Chestnut Ridge, on
Falls road, takes place Sunday, 18th instant
Preaching at IL A. NJ. and P. NJ. by Rev. E.
Small, NJ. D., of England. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
DESC PIPTION:

On Thursday of each week at EDWIN CC0TTS
FARM, on Western Run Turnpike, near Butler.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Baldwin, 18th DISTRIBUTING the storm
of Thursday evening of last week, large oak in
the grove near St. AIMS Catholic Church was
struck by lightning, which apparently penetrated
the tree near the top and passed down the centre
to the ground. A neighbor who saw the bolt
which seemed to be huge ball, soon noticed
smoke coming from the grove as if tree was on
fire at the top, and going towards it, found fire
all ablaze in the stump and the flame and smoke
passing upwards. Three large rents were in the
bark and through the sap, and the air was rush.
ing in to feed the fire, which continued to burn
for near 4S hours, consuming all the heart of the
tree, but leaving the sap and bark entire, as we'll
as the limbs and foliage Some think the tree was
hollow from the top to the roots and that the
lightning either passed down through it to the
ground or else struck the trunk at the roots and
set the dry stuff, which had accumulated in the
hollow, on fire.
Farmers in this valley are rejoicing over the
fine appearance of the growing corn and oats,
both of which could not be better. Grass looks
we'll, though rather thin, and the wheat has i'm
proved wonderfully, where there was any left to
improve, and the promise of half crop in the
neighborhood is good. Il.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

ne The body of John Y. Kitchener, a Phila-
delphia Quaker, was cremated at Lancaster, Pa,
on Saturday last. He made the request that his
body be incnerated
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
Something New in the Catholic Church.

On Sunday night last reunion ofthe members of
the Perpetual Alteration was held in st. AIMS
church, on the York road, near the city limits
This society was organized three years ago, and
was probably the first in this country. Each
member spends an hour in every month in devo-
ton before the eucharist on the altar, one mem
Der Immediately following another in the hours
devotion. The devotion is usually begun the first
day of each month. The female members begin
in the morning, and the male members continue
the devotion at night. The Perpetual Alteration
was first instituted in France in 1S4S. Rev. E.
A. McGurk delivered sermon at this reunion on
the devotion, and Archbishop Gibbons made a
few remarks congratulating the congregation on
having so excellent devotion, and Rev. W. E.
Bartlett, the pastor, on being the first to intro
duce it in this diocese, and probably in this
country. There are about 100 members in the
society at St. Anne's church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

The Wilson Santarium.-This noble insti-
tution situated on the Western Mary land railroad
near Pikesville, will open for the season Mon
day, 18th instant. 1t is the fruit of bequest of
S5O0, 900 by the late Thomas Wilson, and is intended
as summer retreat for sick children whose
parents are unable to remove them from the city
during the heated term. 1t is admirably situated.
The location is high, we'll drained, attractive in
appearance and surroundings, and exceptionally
hsathful. The property has been carefully i'm
proved with view of adapting it to the purposes
OF the sanitarium. Mothers, with their sick chill
dren, are received every day of the week except
Saturday and Sunday, Friday being set apart for
coored mothers and children only. Each patient
spends a day at the sanitarium, returning in the
evening, unless the condition of the child is such
as to make it advisable that it should remain for
longer period. transportation, food and midi
cal attendance are furnished without charge.
During the season of 1884, 1922 mothers and
1886 children were received for one day, and 40
mothers and 81 children remained from to II
days each. The average per day for 20 days
about % mothers and A children. The smallest
and 81 children. The largest number 1879 mothers
and 1872 children. "The development of the work
of the sanitarium,' says the last annual report,
twill be pushed forward as rapidly as the income
Of the fund will permit and the trustees look for
ward with great pleasure to the time in the
future when this noble charity will be the means
of giving each summer to an increased number of
mothers and their sick children the blessing of a
ten days rest in the pure air of Mount Wilson,
and to many mothers and their children the bene-
fits and enjoyment of the day excursions"
Mr.. Thomas j. Price, formerly a we'll known
farmer of the Sth district, is the superintendent
of the Sanitarium property, and it is hardly
necessary to add that no more suitable man for
the place could be found in the county. The
Trustees of this noble charity were fortunate in
securing his services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

He Has Struck 1t Rich.-For some years
past Oscar Rcklefsen has been the manager of
"Burnsde," the country place of the late Samuel
M. Shoemaker, in Green Spring Valley, and has
charge of the valuable herd of Jersey cattle on
that place. Lately information reached Mr..
Ricklefsen that he had fallen heir to a fortune in
Germany, said to be from 100000 to $150,000.
Any way, he has gone to New York to sail for his
native land and claim the fortune, expecting to
return the coming fall The Sun says that his
departure for Europe gave currency to the state
ment that the famous Shoemaker herd of fine
Jersey cattle would be disposed of. But this is
not confirmed by those interested, and they say
that no such proposition has yet been given any
serious consideration by Mrs. Shoemaker. This
herd, although not an especially large one, is
valued at $4,000 to 100000, and has in it ami
mails that cost from SIS, 900 to SIS, 900 each.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Grand Jury Report.-The Grand Jury for
the May term of Court adjourned finally ON Tues
day, after having submitted the following report
to the Court:
"The report states that they had been in session
II days and had "a cases before them for action,
which were disposed of as follows: 81 present
ments, 30 true bills, l presentment ignored, Al
cases dismissed, 2 referred to tie next Grand jury,
examined 127 witnesses and ordered the release
of IL prisoners from jail They visited the coun-
ty Jail and found it much out of repair, and in
such state as to impose much additional labor
upon the Sheriff and his assistants to keep it in
condition. There were 81 prisoners in Jail await
ing trial and serving out sentences. 1t is sug-
gested that the witnesses in Jail cases be sum-
moned to attend court on the second day of each
term"
"The committee appointed by the Grand Jury
to examine the treasurer's books, reported that
they had found them correct. The books show
the amount on hand January 3lst, 1885, to have
been $41 ,46451 collections from January 3lst,
1885, to May LIST, 1885, from all sources, $29,S95 !;
total, S7l ,35951. Disbursements from January
3lst, 1885, to May LIST, 1885, S63,39l.47 balance
April Both. 1885, S7,96S.O4. They also report the
following returns made by the Treasurer to the
County Commissioners of taxes paid into his office
but not his books, for the year 1885, sc, 1928,
and for the year 1884, S4,956.S9 total, S11 ,279-
II"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13
Shut Down on the Home Company

Shut Down on the Home company
The Belair Democrat of last week says: "The
Board of School Commissioners at their meeting
on Tuesday, passed an order instructing their
Secretary to notify the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Hartford county that on the first of
next January the School Board will withdraw all
its insurance upon school houses from the COM
pany. This action of the Board has been taken
because the Fire Insurance Company has declined
to pay the full amount of $500 insurance on La
Grange school house, which was destroyed by fire
several months ago. The officers of the company
say they have had estimates from competent
mechanics who offer to give bond to restore the
building the walls of which standing, for $3.50
with single roof, or $500 with slate roof
The company are willing to either replace the
building or pay to the School Commissioners $500.
The building was octagonal in shape and the
School Board desire to change the form of it
They think that in view of the large amount of
property they have insured in the home company,
and the promptness with which their premiums
and assessments have been paid, they should be
dealt with in liberal spirit, particularly as the
entire public and no particular individual will be
benefited"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Towson P. O.-List of letters remaining in
the Towson postoffce for the week ending June
6, 1885, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
July 4th 1885, if not claimed Elizabeth Anchors,
Chas. Eppig, Hugo Markle, Edw. N. Rich.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

On Tuesday of each week at ASHLAND IRON
COMPANY'S FARM, in Green Spring Valley.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-13

Will make the season of 1885, on Monday, We'd
nesday, Friday and Saturday of each week at
RESIDENCE OF OWNER.
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A Long Lived Family.-The York (Pa.)
Age of recent date says: "Our fellow townsman,
Mr.. Amos Kidd, has gone to some trouble to look
up the ancestry of his family, and received from
William Kidd, of Baltimore county, Md, a copy
of the names and respective ages of his ancestors
His great grandfather James Kidd, came from
Scotland about the beginning of the eighteenth
century. His grandfather John Kidd, was born
in the State of Maryland in 1927, and died in Bal
timore county, Nd, in 1923, aged SO years. The
maiden name of his grandmother was Margaret
Royston, daughter of John Royston, native of
England. She was born in Hartford county, Md,
in l744, and died in 1886, aged go years.
ellis grandparents had two daughters and four
sons, including his father Ezekiel, which were
born and died on the following dates:
"Joshua born in 1865, and died in 1916,
aged so years.
"Alestic was born in 1869, and died in 1910
aged II years.
'Sarah was born in IVA, and died in 1853, aged
70 years.
ezekiel was born in 1882, and died in 1867
aged IS years.
"David was born in 1885, and died in 1875
aged 80 years.
"Moses was born in 1887, and died in 1884,
aged so years.
"Mr. Amos Kidd was born in Codorus town
ship, February, 1923, and has lived in York coun-
ty ever SINCE"
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OLENMORE,
VI A6G
BY MARSHAL NEY. Ndl
WINNER OF FIRST PREMIUM VI
TIMONIUM, 1884, FOR GENERAL UTILITY,

And sire of"Moy Blossom" ,oho defeated the get
of HalcyOn, Warrior and Grunge Blossom, at
the same pLace-miie heats.
This splendid Stallion will commence the sea-
son of 1885, at WHEELER'S HOTEL, T0WS0N-
TOWN, Wednesday, April Is, and continue there
after every Wednesday and Thursday until 18th
August. The remainder of each week he will be
found at the stables of his owner, adjoining Rock
land, s miles Falls road
TERMS :-S5 to be paid at first service, and
SIS when mare proves with foal. 81 to the groom.
THOMAS II. MOORE, Owner,
Brooklandville, P. o., BALTIC. CO., Md.
LEWIS BOWEN, Groom.
Apl. 11.-tAug. l5.-l9t
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T IMPORTED NORMAN
PercherOm Stallion.
ssPILOTE.o

No. 1868 National Reg. for Norman Horses
No. 1926 Percheron Stud Book of France.
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81. Johns M. E. Church, Observation-Disclosures
ing Sunday at IL a. m. and 7.3O p. H., by the pas
tor. Rev. VIM. Dallam Morgan. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, at 7.3O o'clock.