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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
BALTIMORE COUNTY.
LEVY OF 1885.

Notice is hereby given to the TAXPAYERS
OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, that the Treasurer
and Collector of COUNTY AND STATE TAXES
is prepared to receive the same at his Office, TOW
S0NT0WN,
from A. NJ. to P. NJ,
@-AND EVERY SATURDAY-N
Atthe Commercial and Farmers National
Bank, Corner of German and
HO,card Sts., Baltimore,
from 10 A. M. to q P. M.
J. HARTMAN SCHONE,
Treasurer and Collector.
CHARLES B; ROGERS, Clerks.
OSCAR JOHNSON, O''''
May9tDec. Is.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
A Plucky School Teacher.

A school teacher in Hart County, KY, named
P. ]. Slocum, was visited in threatening man
ner some months ago by masked body of men.
Finding his life in danger he defended himself
with bullets and killed three of his attackers. So
far we'll and bravely done. The rest of the party
escaped from him, and tried to drive him out of
the country by threats. Still more bravely, for it
required long anxiety, he refused to go, asserting
his rights to remain as we'll to live. Still bet
ter, he has now filed suit for $4,000 against
nineteen of the leading citizens of the county
Mr.. Slocum is a true man. He the pistol
only in self defense, and in other cases appeals
to the law.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Horse Injured in a Runaway On We'd
nesday last horse belonging to Mr.. ii. P. Lucas,
of Charles street avenue, and driven by colored
man to Dayton wagon, ran away on Merry
mans lane and dashing into Waverly, ran into
horse belonging to Mr.. H. B. L. Everding, of Go
vanstown, and which had been left standing in
front of II. G. Huff's store. The horse was knock
ed down and shaft of Mr.. Lucas wagon pene-
trated his side, making an ugly wound. The COL
ored man was not hurt.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
LOCAL ITEMS.
ToWsoNTowN MAILS.

AN. ARRIVALS.
$50 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown, by
Y.R.R.W.
SOC From Baltimore, regular mail train, NJ. err.
pm ARRIVALS.
5.O4 From Baltimore, by M. c. R. R.
4.5O From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown,
by Y. R. R. W.
632 From Delta and twenty-seven intermediate
offices, by M. C. R. R.
A. NJ. DEPARTURES.
500 For Delta and intermediate offices, by mail
train, M. c. R. R.
1000 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore,
by Y. R. r. w.
Pm. DEPARTURES.
6.32 For Baltimore, by mail train, NJ. c. R. R.
500 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore, by
YRR W.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

A Remedy for Poison Oak.-Dr. S. A.
Brown, U. S. N, Mares Island, CAL, believes that
he has found specific for the eruption caused
by contact with poison oak, &c. He says: "This
specific is bromine. have used it with the same
unvarying success in at least 40 cases. The erup-
ton never extends after the first thorough appl-
cation and it promptly begins to diminish. With
in "a hours, if the application be persisted in the
patient is entirely cured. use the bromine dis
solved in olive OIL in cosmoline, in glycerine.
The application with glycerine is painful, and,
think, possesses no advantage to compensate
for irritation. The strength of the solution is 10
to 20 drops of bromine to the ounce of oil, used
by rubbing gently ON the affected part three or
four times day, and especially on going to bed
at night. The bromine is so volatile that the So
luton should be renewed within "a hours of its
preparation"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Hartford Road Notes.-A German man,
named Hinzler, living at Putty Hill, Beair road,
was found dead in bed on Saturday morning last.
He retired in perfect health the night before, and
as he did not get up as early as usual the next
morning, his daughter went to his room to awaken
him when she found him dead, but as the body
was still warm, DR.. A. x. Whiteford was hastily
summoned, but of course could do nothing. The
DIR. gave it as his opinion that death was caused
from apoplexy.
The little son of Mr.. Daniel Graham, of Cub
Hill, who had one of his hands so badly mashed
by being caught in a moving machine q few
weeks ago, has been suffering with lockjaw, caus-
ed by the wound, but DR.. Whiteford has good
hopes of his recovery.
DR.. A. X. Whiteford came very near meeting
with what might have been very serious acoi-
dent on Saturday last. While making his rounds,
his horse, which is very spirited became fright
ened at some object in the road and dashed off at
a furious speed, and the DR.. in trying to check
the animal, pulled it into tree, when the top of
the buggy struck limb, which caused one of the
bows to break with loud report, which fright
ened the already much alarmed animal, causing
it to kick and plunge until the buggy was badly
damaged. The injuries to the horse were very
slight. A.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Kingsville, 18th District.-An aged Ger
man couple, named Shrek, who lived on the Bel
air road, near great Falls, died mysteriousy last
week. The house is situated in lonely spot,
with no near neighbors. No one knew of their
sickness until Thursday last, when Mr.. Charles
H. Quinln called at the house on business. He
found the old man in dying condition, and his
wife extremely ill. Mr.. Quinlin sent at once for
physician, but when he arrived it was too late
to be of service to either of the sick people. The
old man died Friday evening and his wife on
Saturday evening. They were buried in one
grave at st. Joseph's church yard, Belair road,
on Sunday afternoon. This singular circumstance
has been the topic of conversation among our
citizens, and no one seems able to account for
their sudden illness and death.
colored girl, aged four years, whose parents
live short distance from this place, was badly
burned on Sunday last by her clothing catching
five from a stove.
The picnic which was held near Fork on Fri
day and Saturday nights of last week, for the
benefit of the string band at Upper Falls, was a
success, and handsome sum was realized.
Some of our Democratic friends seem to be in
hot water for fear the Republicans will attempt
to vote at their primaries and have already taken
steps to prevent them.
The Republicans of this district attend to their
own business and are not interested in the Demo-
cratic wrangles going on at present. A little
later in the campaign will be time enough for
them to begin. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
bILLS UF oALEs
7. M. Slade to R. A. Slade, 5000.
A. M. League to John Loeber S465.

How Much Seed Wheat Per Acre.-The
American Agricultural says: "0ne of the ques-
tons to which there is no definite answer is, how
much wheat shall be sown to the acre? Much de-
ponds on the condition of the soil, the degree of
fertility, the time of sowing, the liability to in
jurey from birds and insects, and on the subse-
quent character of the season. As rule, less
seed is required when sown with drill, than
broadcast; less when sown early, than when sown
late. In Western New York, some farmers SOW
only one bushel per acre still more, sow five
pecks with drill, and six pecks if broadcast
Occasionally two bushels per acre are sown, but
probably the average is one and half bushels
The American Agricultural has readers in Great
Britain, where three bushels are sown and again,
in sections of our country, where three pecks are
the rule. To the inexperienced, we can give no
better advice than to recommend them to their
neighbors. There is generally some good reason
for prevailing practice. If you think your
neighbors are sowing too much, sow little less
if you think they sowing too little, sow peck
more. Do not show your independence by halv
ing or doubling up. If you do, you are pretty GER
tain to make mistake
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
DERSONAL MEMOIRS
OF
GEN. u. S. GRANT,

Embellished with fine Steel Portraits, Etchings,
Maps, Plans, and fac SMILES of handwriting, &c.
This is a comprehensive work, giving person
al narrative of the whole life of General Grant
from boyhood to the present time, and gotten up
in a most entertaining and complete manner, and
sold OILY by subscription, at prices ranging from
SO. so to SIS so per volume, according to style of
book and binding. E. F. BROWN,
Agent for 9th district, Baltimore county,
July 1S.-tf) Towson P. o., Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Sunnybrook, 10th Observation-Disclosures
Taylor, colored, was seriously injured q few days
ago by a companion who was at work with him
forking hay, accidentally running the fork into
his leg, above the knee. 1t required considera-
BILE effort to pull the fork from the wound.
Mr.. Frederick Trap is building dwelling on
his place near Dances mill.
Our road supervisor has been busy getting our
roads in order since the rains.
On Thursday of last week lightning struck a
large poplar tree on the Wheeler farm, and shat
tered it. A guy wire, running from the tree to a
telegraph pole carried the fluid to the pole, shat
tering it also. The crash was terrific, and was
plainly felt in the telegraph office mile distant
The effects of the late flood are still plainly
seen at Mr.. Joshua Green's, on the Little Gun
powder. TIE water was higher at that point than
was ever known before. But one abutment re-
mains of the substantial iron bridge crossing the
stream at that point.
Many of our farmers have finished threshing
their wheat and all report light yield.
Mr.. Cyrus Helms, who is canvassing this dis
trct for the life of Grant, was seriously bitten by
dog few days ago. DR.. Bagley attended him.
FLINT
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Gardenville, 12th District.-There was
temperance meeting held at Raspeburg on Thurs
day of last week, under the auspices of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union of Baltimore.
There was fair attendance. The exercises con-
sisted of speeches and singing. Another meeting
will be held in September. The use of the grove
was kindly given by Mr.. Raspe.
During the thunder storm on Thursday even
ing of last week, the hay barrack on the farm of
Mr.. Fritz Plummer, situated on Hazelwood avenue
was struck by lightning and the building and
contents entirely consumed. Mr.. Plummer had
just finished threshing his wheat, which was stored
in the building, also the straw. No insurance on
contents, but the building was insured for 500 in
the Hartford county Company.
The stablng on the farm of Mr.. Griffith Thomas,
was burned recently, with all its contents. Mr..
Sleipen, who rents the place, lost all his hay
There was no insurance. Mr.. Thomas lives in
Pittsburg.
On Wednesday afternoon and evening Of next
week Gatch's M. E. congregation and Sunday
school will hold their annual picnic and supper.
No pains will be spared to make this most
pleasant entertainment. Public cordially invited
For the convenience of the public, our accom-
modating postmaster has put up an iron let
ter-box, such as is used in the city. We hope
the patrons of the office will use the box and not
carry their letters to Baltimore, as has been the
custom. The cancelling of the stamps is the only
compensation allowed the postmaster. little
attention to this matter will be kindly appreciated
M A
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Narrow Escape.-Col. B. F. Taylor and
wife, while out driving near Kingsvie, on Tues
day last, one of the shaft.clips broke, and the
shafts striking the horses heels caused him to
runaway, but fortunately neither of the occupants
of the vehicle were hurt. The carriage was con-
siderably damaged.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Wesley Chapel, 10th District One night
last week Mr. James Kay, living near Monkton,
met with what might have been q serious acct
dent. He arose from his bed to lower a window,
when by making misstep he fell to the bottom
of the stairs. He escaped with few bruises,
but considerably frightened.
The wife of DR.. Cuddy, of Baltimore, accom-
panied by her son, has been spending few
days in this neighborhood, and this week left for
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Coggins, the wife of the late Rev. Will
liam Coggins, of Baltimore, is visiting at the res
idence of the late Peter Hunter, whose sad death
occurred few weeks ago.
Mr.. Lawson Kay and family, of Baltimore, are
visiting in the vicinity of Monkton. Also Miss
Fannie McGinity, of same city, who is the guest
of Miss Laura Norris, of Black Horse. e.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Towson P. O.-List of letters remaining in
the Towson postofice for week ending Aug. 18th,
1885; will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Sept.
18th, 1885 if not called for w. G. Maylandier,
Miss Lizzie Randall, John Wordell.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

81. Johns M. E. Church, acknowledgements
ing Sunday, at IL a. m. and 7.3O p m, by the pas
tor, Rev. VIM. DaIlam Morgan. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, at 7.3O o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
Religious Notices.

To,osonto,cn M E. Church.-Preaching Sunday,
at IL a. m. and at p. m, by the pastor, Rev.
Watson Case.
PRAYER and class meetings on Wednesday and
Friday evenings, at o'clock. Pastors class on
Thursday afternoons, at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
Miscellaneous.
A CLEAN SWEEP +!

To close out the balance of our inn
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 States.
Boys Goods are reduced to cores
pond. Our prices for knee-pant Suits
begin at 81. Long pant Suits from
So so upwards.
These things cannot be described
they must be inspected. To quote tie
Prize is to challenge belief They are
so absurdly low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
MD. MILITARY ACADEMY,
OXFORD, MARYLAND.

In addition to pay Cadets, this Institution is
authorized to offer FIVE Cadetships, each Of
which entities a Cadet to Board FREE ofcharge.
Applicants are requested to forward testimonials
at once. R. II. ROGERS, Secretary.
Aug. Sim.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Trinity p. E. Church, TOiCsontos0n.-Preaching
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. ii. Powers, at
LA. m and u p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
7.45 p. m.
There will be preaching at Luthervliie, oy rev.
vi. II. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sum-
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
TOwsOntOWn Meat
ff&H Market. kYH
4.SfiII at the Old Stand. 60

WE are selling to our customers andthe public
w who may favor us with call, BEEF, VEAL,
LAMB AND MUTTON, of the best quality at the
lowest market prices. rs ORDERS PROMPT.
LY FILLED, and meats delivered within a rea-
sonable distance free of charge.
SAMUEL C0LLINGS,
sTORE-YORK ROAD, near P. o., Towsontown.
Dec27'S4y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

In Death They Were Not Divided.-For
the past ten years John Shrek and Anna M.
Shrek, his wife, an aged German couple, have
lived and carried on small truck farm on the
Belair road, near Perry Hall. Mr.. Shrek came
to this country from Germany over fifty years ago,
and for many years worked in Baltimore. Last
week Mr.. Shrek took to his bed, and his wife
soon realized that he was going to die. From the
moment she became assured of this fact her own
vitality seemed to forsake her, and whilst her
husband was lying dead in the house on Friday
she gave evidences of approaching dissolution,
and followed him in just twenty-four hours. He
was in the 18th and she in the 74th year of her
age. They were buried side by side in st. Joseph's
Catholic Church cemetery, Putty Hill, on Sunday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

The Flood In Deer Creek.-The BeIair
1Egis of last week says: "Mr. VIM. T. Clark says
that the food of August Sd, 1885, was by actual
measurement, feet and Z inches higher in Deer
Creek than the floods of August 10th, 1867, and
October 4th, 1869, as appears from record kept
by his father, the late Barnet ]. Clark, formerly
County Surveyor. The flood of 1867, according
to Mr.. Clark's record, was from 20 inches to 2
feet higher than any he had ever witnessed in
Deer Creek, and the food of 1859 was two feet
higher than the above. The late food was there
fore more than feet higher than any flood wit
messed by Mr.. Clark"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Barn Burned.-A new barn on the farm Of
Mr.. Francis HUMPHREYS, below Reisterstown, 4th
district, was destroyed by fire on Monday morn
ing last together with $50 bushels of wheat, lot
of hay and straw, agricultural implements, two
buggies, &C., involving a loss of about $4,000,
upon which there is an insurance in the Baltimore
county company of 81, 500. The origin of the fire
is enveloped in mystery. Within the last four
years Mr.. HUMPHREYS has had three fires, his
dwelling and barn having previously been de-
stroyed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

81. Johns Mission, York ROad.-Preaching
Sunday, Aug 23d, at 81 P. m, by Rev. Watson
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

BEAUTY AND COLD WATER.-A very beautiful
young lady finding her averdupoise increasing
too rapidly and learning that cold water baths
reduces ones weight without harm to the system,
finally prevailed upon her father to purchase a
Remington force pump, by which means her bath
room is supplied with cold water she has her
bath regularly and seems to be getting prettier
than ever. These pumps are almost invaluable
on farm. Many are learning this fact and are
purchasing them at the agency, So Sharp street,
Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

From Waverly, 9th DESTRUCTION Tues
day, August 18th, being the first anniversary of
the formation of the Waverly Guards, of this
place, the members thereof deemed it right and
proper that the occasion should be celebrated by
a supper. Accordingly they assembled at their
armory and with fife and drum corps marched to
Ritter's Hotel, Govanstown, to enjoy the occa-
sion. Mr.. Ritter, who is known throughout the
county as first-class caterer, and jolly good
fellow as well, had fine collation. prepared, with
all the delcaces of the season, to which the boys,
whose appetites had been sharpened by their
march, did ample justice. Speeches were made,
toasts drunk and songs sung, and the time flew
merrily by and it was after midnight when they
arose from the table.
At o'clock the line was formed and the boys,
after giving three cheers for Mr.. Ritter, started
on their homeward march, arriving tired but well
pleased with their first anniversary.
This company was organized just one year ago
with membership of sixty-fve, about which
number it still retains. 1t has been selfsupport-
ing from the first, renting its own armory, uni
forming itself, and paying all its expenses. The
State was the arms and Announcements. Starting
with only four members that had ever been in
line before, the company has now reached state
of proficiency that would put many older or
ganization of the kind to shame. Attached to the
company is a drum and fife corps oftwelve pieces,
which also started with the Guards with three
members. The officers are all ex-members of the
5th Md. Regiment and are Joseph Wardin, cap
tain Edward G.. Wardin, LIST Lieut., and Thos.
Hart, I'd Lieut..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Serious Accident. Villa Stritehof, who
farms Mr.. Thomas Shields place, in the 10th dis
trict, near Sunnybroo met with very serious
accident on Wednesday of last week. He was
engaged in cutting limb from tree when the
axe glanced, entering his foot servering the great
toe and almost cutting through the second one.
Dr. Chas. Bagley rendered the necessary surgical
attention. The injury will be likely to incapaci-
tate him for work for long time.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

Fire at Woodberry.-On Sunday morning
last a double three-story dwelling on Hickory
avenue, Woodbury., took fire in the roof, but the
prompt action of the neighbors, who formed a
bucket brigade, extinguished the flames before
much damage was done. Several county engines
responded to the alarm but their services not
required. The houses are occupied by P. Fitz-
gerald and Edward Gilman.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
Weight of Fast Trains.

Mr.. ]. 0. Crawford, superintendent, gives the
following as the approximate weights of the fast
trains on the New York division of the Pennsyl-
MIA railroad:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

HAND MADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Wheeler'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, 1885-08-22
mo- Keen ronatoes for Winter.-A CORE

To Keep Tomatoes for Winter.-A cores
pondent sends the Rural Nep Yorker the follow
ing GAS the tomato season is here can contrib
ute one way to keep them for winter use that may
be new to some of your readers. 1 ate them in
February, sliced and seasoned with sugar and
little vinegar, that seemed every way as nice as
tomatoes fresh from the vines. Dissolve tea
cupful of salt in gallon of water. Pick ripe to-
matoes, but not over ripe, leaving little of the
stem on. The tomatoes must be kept well cover
ed with the Brine and they will keep to spring or
longer"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

The Pretty School Ma'am.-
IT'S now that the school ma'am begins to remem-
Der
She's drawing quite near to the month of Septem-
Der,
And having enjoyed herself through the vacation,
She views its conclusion with much tribulation.
She feels so much happier, healthier, stronger,
She wishes the season would last a month longer.
And the urchins, who sit on the bank catching
fishes,
No doubt, when they think Of it, echo her wishes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-22

A Ripe Old Age.-Mrs. Ruth B. Mettam,
wife of Rev. Joseph Mettam, of Pikesville,
celebrated her S1st birthday last Sunday, upon
which occasion she was surrounded by her children
and grandchildren. Her husband celebrated his
sOth birthday on the 9th of last March. They
are both well preserved, and bid fair to live for
some years yet, and if spared until November 9th,
they will have been married 60 years. Rev. Jos.
Mettam is the only surviving member ofthe Mary
land Baptist Union Association which was organ
lied in 1886, and he looks forward to meeting with
them in October at the Seventh Baptist church,
Baltimore.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

$500 TO LOAN IN SUMS TO SUIT,
ON FIRST MORTGAGE. Apply to
JAMES J. LINDSAY,
Attorney at Law, Room l, Masonic Building,
Apl. 25.-tf) Towsontown, Md.