The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-29

Fine specimens Of German millet, grown at
the country place of Mr.. James R. Clark, at the
head of Charles street avenue, were exhibited on
Change in Baltimore, on Monday. The millet
stands very thick on the ground and it is estima-
ted that it will cut five tons to the acre.
"A car load of telegraph poles, standing on
the track at the Relay House, B. & o. Railroad,
took fire few days ago and had it not been for
the prompt action of Mr.. John 7. English no
doubt serious confagration would have resulted,
as a great many loaded cars we're standing near.
1t is said that the Messrs. Reckord will
not rebuild their mill, on the Little Gunpowder,
which was so badly damaged by the great food
of Sd inst. This enterprising firm will probably
build steam mill at Fallston station, M. c. R.
R., where they already have extensive warehouses.
Monday last was one Of the warmest days
of the summer. During the afternoon the mer-
curry went above ninety, and at 1890 p. m. it
registered about eighty degrees. One gentleman
who has spent his whole life in Towsontwn said
it was the warmest night he ever experienced
here.
Mr.. Joseph S. Hoshall, proprietor of the
tavern at Piney Hill, on the York turnpike, who
was shot by J. Keleher, of Baltimore, the morn
ing of the 18th inst, is in a greatly improved
condition and his physician, DR.. Alex. R. Mitch
ELL says he will recover. Keleher is still in jail
here
The Warren Cornet Band, Prof. Bowser,
to play at the Guards tournament, complimented
the office of The UNION with serenade. This
band has been in existence several years and is
one Of the best organizations Of the kind in the
county.
The fine new residence of Mr.. Lawrence
Turnbull, at Sheppard Station, M. c. r. R., is so
far advanced to completion that he occupied it
with his family this week. Mr.. Geo. Horne, of
Towsontown, was the contractor and the work
xuifh nd inn Mr.
Anon Sven, of Lutherville, did the painting.
Mr.. Hamilton LeFevre, night inspector
in the Baltimore Custom House, died very sud-
denly on Wednesday last, of heart disease. He
had been in the Government service for sixteen
years, was formerly resident of Hartford county,
and was rs years of age. Mr.. LeFevre's only
daughter is the wife of Mr.. Chas. Holmes, we'll
known citizen of My Lady's Manor.
"A small party from Towsontown went by
the Western Maryland road to Pen-Mar on Mon
day, and had very enjoyable time. This road
is now one of the finest in the country and Pen
Mar has lately been very much improved, render
ing it one of the most delightful excursion re-
sorts reached from Baltimore. A day spent q!
Pen-Mar will amply repay any one.
"A tournament was held on the farm of
Mr.. Smith Bond, near New Market, 18th district,
on the 18th inst, at which Mr.. II. L. Birming-
ham was the successful knight, and crowned
Miss Nellie Burke, of Towsontown, queen. A
rain StOrm curing Tue hIternoon BTedIiy maTIeu
the pleasure of the occasion, and also prevented
our talented young friend, Alfred j. Carr, Esq,
of Baltimore, from delivering the coronation ad-
dress.
MANY complaints reach us of the neglected
condition of the Meredith's Ford and Jarretts-
vile turnpike. More than three weeks have
elapsed since the pike was so badly washed and
it is said that nothing has yet been done to repair
the damage, and that it is really dangerous to
drive over the road after dark. Should acct
dents occur from this state Of affairs the company
would likely be sued for damages and it would
therefore be the part of good policy to put the
road in proper condition without further delay.
MIR. William G.. Marshall, of Govanstown,
who is seventy seven years of age, still works
at his trade, that of bricklayer, and was engaged
in Towsontown this week. 1t is said that he is
not only skilled workman but that he can lay
as many bricks in day as the next man. About
the time the war broke out Mr.. Marshall owned
the Cold Spring Hotel property, on the York road,
and was in very comfortable circumstances. By
some means his property all slipped away from
him and he is now in his advanced years depen-
dent upon his labor for a livelihood. He is still
quite an active man and remarkably clear headed.