The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-04-04

Priscilla Jones, colored, aged sc years, died
at the residence of Judge Yellott, last Wednesday
She had for years been faithful servant, but
| lately on account of her great age, she had moi
been able to do any work. But the Judge gave
her good home, provided well for her, and had
her decently buried.
Mrs. Magraw, wife of Stephen G. Magraw
| of Cecil county, formerly of Lutherville was
thrown from her carriage a few days ago, caused
by her horse taking fright at railroad train, but
fortunately escaped serious injury. Mrs. Magraw
is daughter f the Rev. Augustus Webster, also
formerly of Lutherville.
-THE UNIONS mail lists had big boom this
week, the postofices represented being Hereford,
| Gwinn, Millersville, Gardenville, Cockeysvie,
Butler, Mt. Washington, Baltimore and others.
At some of these Offices the increase included
''twins"-yea, even "triplets." And we are feel
| ing very well under the circumstances.
CLERK Norris, of the Richmond market had
forty-t warrants served on him Tuesday, at the
instance of Samuel Knopp, of Baltimore county,
| who charges Norris with collecting fees from him
on forty-two occasions for selling outside of the
market. Baltimore county market men are max
| ing it extremely lively tor Mr.. Norris.
Col. d. G. Mcintosh, of this place, who is
said to be applicant for the position of U. s..
District Attorney for Maryland, was in Wash
ington on Friday of last week and called to see
Secretary Garland, who is personal friend Of
his. One of last Sundays papers said that the
Colonel stood chance of securing this Office.
"A detachment of the Baltimore Salvation
Army visited Woodberry on Sunday last and after
marching around and raising terrible din, to
the great delight of the boys, bounced horse
and returned to the city. This affection is among
the large number that we are called upon to en-
dure The Woodbury. people have our sympa-
thies.
"A good -natured friend and moss back Dem
ocrat sent us a new subscriber this and took oc-
casion to inform in his letter that the sub.
is also Democrat. And this generous fellow
also says "likely can get you few MORE"
Well, this is clever. But just send them along.
Well guarantee to give them the worth of their
money.
Rev. J. N. Davis, lately of Hereford Cir
cult, received very cordial reception at his new
charge near Miersville, Anne Arundel county.
Nearly the whole congregation turned out to greet
him and the reception was in all respects most
gratifying. The name of his station is Baldwin
Memorial, ard the church has a very comfortable
endowment
A Towsontown colored man tells story
that two body snatchers were here on Wednesday
and meeting him offered him $40 if he would go
with them and assist in getting three bodies. He
says they would not tell him where they
going and he declined the offer. Wednesday
being the LIST of April it is more than likely the
"snatchers" were playing it on the colored man.
Mr.. Benjamin Chew, of Germantown, Pa,
spent Sunday last at Epson, near Towsontown
He has considerable property here, and comes on
occasionally to look after it. He is somewhat
broken in health, but is able to look after his
large business interests in Philadelphia. His
brother, Mr.. Samuel Chew, of Germantown, and
who owns a fine farm Towsontown, is also in
delicate health, but his speedy recovery is conf
IDENTIFY expected. They are both highly esteemed
gentlemen.
A young lady of this town had very pref
ty hat and it is safe to say she set great store by
it. few days ago. with the laudable intention
of looking her pretties she went to get her "best
hat, to wear, when 10 and behold it was miss
ing and not to be found about the house any
where. She believes it was stolen, but by whom
is the mystery. She is confident the servants in
the house did take it, and she thinks it strange
that the thief took nothing but the hat. If she
will keep her eyes open she may see it on some
body else's head some day.
The City Council passed an ordinance APP
propriating $500 to pave the Falls road from
Maryland avenue to the Maryland Central R. r.
station. Mayor Latrobe, in a spirit of economy,
determined to veto the ordinance because, as he |
supposed the road was turnpike and belonged |
to the county. number of business pro-
tested against his doing so, on the ground that |
that portion to be paved within the city lin
its and that the turnpike company would be will
ing to cede it to the city. That put new face |
on the matter and it is likely the paving will
be done.
When the County Commissioners-if they |
ever do-commence to sft the resolutions on the |
subject of school taxation, they will no doubt be- |
come so "dumfungled" as to cause their friends |
uneasiness as to their ability to pull through safe
ly. 1t appears to be very knotty question and |
one that almost every other man you meet has
different opinions about. But the fact must |
= Ill
be paid and the money must be forthcoming or
the schools crippled We believe the County Com
are clear enough headed men, and with
nerve enough, to do their duty in the premises
of what might follow in the future.
Dastardly Outrage. About o'clock Thurs
day afternoon last, young colored man named
Howard Cooper, attempted an outrageous assault
on Miss Kate Gray, aged l6 years, daughter of |
Mr. D. CogIe Gray, who rents the farm belonging
to A. S. Abel, Esq, situated on the county road
leading from Rockland mill, Falls road, to Pixies
ville Miss Gray had accompanied her sister to
kockland station, ". NJ. r. r., and was return
ing home alone. When within a short distance
Of her fathers house she passed Cooper who spoke
to her, calling her by name, and she then passed
on.
After proceeding about one hundred yards the
colOred man jumped over the fence and walked
quickly after her. When in the thickest part of |
the woods he advanced toward Miss Gray with
heavy piece of wood. The young lady picked up
a stone and, displaying great nerve, threw it at
the colored man, inficting would just above the
left eye. Cooper then seized her and dragged |
her through the woods for three hundred
yards. At the same time he beat her violently
with his fist in the face, neck and breast, and
then he threw her on the ground.
Miss Gray, with great courage and strength,
resisted the assault of Cooper, who threatened to
kill her.
Miss Gray's cries were heard BIZ a shepherd dog
on the farm, and as the animal came forward she
said: "Take him, Bruno; who came with your"
This evidently frightened Cooper, who at once
started in full run toward Rockand.
Miss Gray managed with great difficulty, to get
home, and as she entered the house fell exhaust
ed.
The father of the young lady at once started to
apprehend the scoundrel and notify his neighbors
of the great indignity that had been offered his
daughter, and word sent to Towsontown to
notify the Sheriff of what had occurred A posse
started from here about 9 O'Clock and visited the
home of the mother of this villain, who lives in
small house on the farm of DIR. G.. M. Bosley, ad-
Joining this town, but when the officers approach
ID the front of the house, the scoundrel, who had
taken refuge there after attempting his bloody
Iced, escaped from the rear, and since then and
1p to the time of our going to press, 2 p. m.
Friday, he had not been apprehended.
Miss Gray's upper lip was cut through, her
ace, neck and breast are badly bruised. Dr.
Naylor, of Pikesvllle, was called to relieve her
'ufferings.
Cooper is about "a years of ago AMI has served
erms in the House of Correction and county and
,ity jais. His height is about feet inches, and
quite stout, with some front teeth missing.
Going to Europe for his Bride.-Mr. R.
seabrooke Albert, son of Augustus J. Albert,
Esq, a wealthy citizen of Baltimore, sailed for
Europe few days ago for the purpose of wedding
he lady of his choice, who has been visiting rela-
ives in Paris for year or more past. The pros
oectve bride is the widow of DIR. ]. G. M. Merillat
Who for some time successfully conducted school
or young men and boys at Govanstown, Balti-
more county. Mr. Albert, who is about % years
If age, became acquainted with the lady while a
pupil at her husbands school, He was then a
BOY about IL years of age and quite delicate
Mrs. Merillat, who is about 81 years of age, was
Tery kind to the boy and he became greatly at
ached to her. Her husband died about fou, years
lgo and year later young Albert commenced
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