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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

MAY 9-Mary Richter vs. VIM. H. Bayless ct
al; in equity; argued and held sub curia. W.
M. Oler & Co. vs.. VIM. j. Carl; motion in arrest
of judgment argued and overruled.
MAY 11.-Judge Fowler has filed an opinion
in the case of John V. L. Findlay, trustee VS..
The Peabody Heights Company, of Baltimore, in
equity. The bill in the case filed to have the
will of the late William Holmes construed, but
the death of the widow, which has occurred since
that of her husband does not render it necessary,
in the opinion of Judge Fowler, for the court to
decide many of the important and interesting
points raised by the proceedings. Judge Fowler
expresses theopnion that the trustee may properly
receive mixed payments of cash and improved
ground rents, provided the two together equal the
sum of $4,000; and that the defendant, Edward
A. Abbott, has title to interest in the estate
of William Holmes, either as trustee otherwise,
under the deed of May 2, 1858. TheJudge directs
the costs of the proceedings to be paid by the
trustee out of the funds of the estate of the late
William Holmes.
MAY 1.-The case of Laura F. Brown ct al
VS.. Henry F. Arnold ct al. has been decided by
Judge Fowler sustaining the exceptions to the
account of the special auditor, and demanding the
papers SO that another account may be stated.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

A Baltimore Countian in Texas.-Mr.
John McRae, formerly of Glencoe, BALTIC county,
but who has been resident of Corpus Christie,
Texas, for several years, in renewing his subscrip
ton to The UNION, writes US as follows: 81 am
always anxious to hear from my old home and l
must say your paper furnishes me with much
valuable information about Maryland, but especi-
ally of affairs in Baltimore county. 1 have been
here for three winters and have yet the first snow
to see. The only trouble is we have some windy
days during the winter months. At present we
have an abundance of vegetables Of all kinds, be-
sides all varieties of beautiful flowers. This is
great country for game-wild turkeys, geese ducks,
deer and quail being abundant. Our section of
the State is improving very rapidly. Another
railroad is about to enter this town, and the mar
row-gauge road, extending from here to Saltillo,
Mexico, 375 miles, is now running and is to be
extended this year to the City of Mexico, which
is 900 miles from Corpus Christie. This road is
doing fourishing business and the employees
are getting good wages. No hard times here"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16
It Paws to Raise Ducks.-A yo,

It Pays to Raise Ducks.-A young man of
our acquaintance, who lives on the York road,
last year conceived the idea that he would go in
to the business of raising ducks. Having half q
dozen hens about the place that wanted to "set, "
he bought lot of pudde-duck eggs and put
them under the hens. During the season he
raised nearly two hundred ducks, all of which he
sold as soon as they were well feathered,
at $3.50 to $3.50 per dozen. His first effort
having proved successful, he has embarked in the
same business this year and already has one hun
dred and eighty odd Matched. He aysthat young
ducks are not near so troublesome as chickens,
as they can take of themselves much better,
and that the profit from them is nearly double
that from chickens. Here is pointer for those
who contemplate going into the poultry raising
business.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

A Wife Commits Suicide.--On Friday
afternoon of last week the wife of James Jordan,
of Beaver Dam, Sth district, cut her throat with
q razor inficting terrible wound which caused
her death on Wednesday of this week, despite the
efforts of her physician, DR.. Benson, of Jockeys
vile. Mrs. Jordan was about thirty eight years
of age and leaves five young children. Lately
she had undergone very severe spell of sickness
and it is believed that she was suffering from a
temporary alteration of the mind when she COM
mtted the act
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Roll the Corn.-In closing an article discuss
ing the question why corn rots in the ground, DR..
E. Lewis Sturtevant, director of the New York
Experiment Station at Geneva, N. Y, says: GIN
this matter of seed corn, we may sum up the con.
illusions gained by experiment and experience, as
follows: First, kiln dried seed, or seed dried at a
temperature of ninety degrees, perhaps more, is
preferable to seed from the bin. Second, that
every farmer can afford to exercise the utmost
care to avoid selecting moldy seed, or seed from
a moldy lot of corn. Third, that compacting the
soil over the seed as planted, it being presumed
that the soil is in fit condition for planting, will
be found to compensate in part for inferior quality
of seed, and with the best seed often will, under
certain conditions of soil and climate, become an
important factor toward obtaining the full stand
which accompanies maximum crops"
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

A NEW HAT HoUsE.-The hat store of Messrs.
France Southcomb, N. E. corner Baltimore
Holiday streets, is most convenient place to 60
when in need of anything in their line. The pro-
prietors are young men, with sufficient enterprise
and push to keep their business in the front rank
Their card appears in another column cordially
inviting the public to examine their varied stock
of the most fashionable styles of hats suitable for
all seasons.
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MARRIAGES.

FoULKE- JONEs.-May Sd, 1885, by Rev. ].
H. S. Clarke, William W. FOulke and Miss
Mary E. Jones, all of BALTIC. county.
HAHN-WIEDEY.-0 May 7, 1885, by Rev.
Chas S. Albert, John ]. Hahn, of Baltimore,
and Miss Lottie D. Wiedey, of Mount Wash
ington, Baltimore county.
SON-MARTIN.-On April %, 1885, at
the residence of the bride, by the Rev. Kilgore.
DID, Mark H. Thompson, of Baltimore, to
Sarah E. Martin, of Hampden, BALTIC. county.
eldest daughter of Joshua NJ. and Sarah E.
Martin,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Ny-The Hanover (Pa.) Agricultural Society
will hold spring fair on the grounds at Hanover
on the Sd, 4th and 9Th of June. The exhibition
will consist of display of all kinds of machinery
implements, &C., and there will interesting trials
of speed each day. The grounds of this Society
are beautifully located and the half-mile track il
one of the finest in the State.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Eklo, 9th District.-Mr. G.. M. Fultz, the
superintendent of Rockdale paper MILL acciden-
tally received cut on his wrist, which severed
an artery. The wound showed tendency to heal
faster on the surface than inside, account of
the action of the pulse. He visited DIR. Alan P.
Smith, of Baltimore, twice last week, accompa-
MED by DR.. J. S. Baldwin. His wound had i'm
proved so much at his last visit as not to need
being operated upon, though he went through the
preparatory services, and was placed upon the
operating table, surrounded by four other sur
geons, we'll provided with cold steel, chloroform
stimulants, &C., a sight well calculated to shake
q timid man, and no doubt Mr.. Futz realized the
feelings of Isaac when about to be offered up, es
pecially when informed that his wound only need
ed dressing. o.
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Partition of Park Property.-On Monday
last Messrs. Brady, Cockey, Wilson, Thorpe and
Whiteley, the commissioners appointed by the
county Circuit Court to make partition of the
pump house property in Druid Hill Park, in the
case of Freshman VS.. Dugan and others, met on
hepremises for the purpose of viewng the ground,
examining the water pipes, ETC., and adjourned
to meet at the City Hall, Thursday, 21st instant.
The various parties interested were represented
by the following solicitors: R. r. Boarman for
the trustees John johnson for the Presstmans ;
Alexander Robertson for Miss Emma Freshman,
infant, and William Fitzhugh Wharton for the
Mayor and City Council.
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neath of a snccessf,,l Earmer-M

Death Of Successful Farmer.-Mr. D.
c. w. Albright, a well-known Sth district farmer,
died at his home, near Oregon furnace, on Tues
day night last. He had been suffering for some
time with dyspepsia, which finally deranged his
whole system, and although his condition was
thought to be dangerous, his death, which was
very sudden, was not looked for. Mr.. Albright
was an industrious and successful farmer and was
generally respected. He was native of Penn
sylvania, to which State his remains were taken
for interment. Deceased leaves widow and one
grown son.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

lg- The young women of Cleveland, Ohio, have
organized society for the suppression of slang.
At the first meeting the president, an unusually
brilliant young lady, is understood to have said,
"Girls, the first noodle who attempts to entire this
layout must get head put on him, p. d. a."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Hand Cut.-0n Monday last while two young
sons of Mr.. John Burns, of this place, were play
ing with sharp Ratchet, one of them accidentally
cut the other in the hand, making an ugly wound
and severing two fingers so that they only hung by
the skin. Dr. j. II. Jarrett rendered the necessary
surgical attention and thinks he will be able to
save the fingers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

SHANEYBR00K.-A Piney Hill, 18th district,
on 9Th inst, Anthony Shaneybrook, formerly
proprietor of the 17-mile house, York turnpike,
aged 81 years and 10 months.
PUGH.-At Stemmer's Run, on 9th inst, Carvil
j., infant son of VIM. Jacob Pugh.
KANTZ.-Near Rossville, on 18th inst, Mrs.
HARRIET Kantz, wife of Andrew Kantz.
enthusiastically, of heart disease, at the resi-
dence of his brother, John S. 0gier, on East
Monument street, May 7, at IL p. m, James H.
Ogier, in the seth year of his age, of San Jose,
California, eldest son of the late John 0gier.
BULLION the 18th instant, at Warren, Balti-
more county, Harriet 7. Bull, in her 10th year,
wife of L. E. Bull
BAILEY.-0n the Sth day ofMay, 1885, at edge
wood" Howard county, Mrs. Clsrissa Bailey,
aged "a years, relict of the late Urias Bailey,
of Baltimore county.
BAYNES.-0n 18th May, near Glencoe, Balti-
more county, James P. Baynes, in the 45th
year of his age.
SAXT0N.-0n Thursday, at 11.30 p. m, Mary
Armour, daughter of the late George Jenkins
Esq, of Long Green and wife of VIM. H. Saxton
KENNEDY.-Departed this life, on May Ia, at
o'clock a. M, Sarah A., youngest daughter Of
Martin and the late Ellen Kennedy.
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Colored Conference Appointments
The African M. E. Conference, which was held
this year at Havre- de-G Grace, adjourned on Tues
day. Among the appointments were the follow
ing for Baltimore county: Long Green, W. W.
Traverse; Unionville, T. M. Cole; Crowdensville,
D.A. Carroll; Ellicott City, J. Nicholson Cations
vile, W. R. Arnold; Pikesville, W. M. johnson
Randalstown, J. j. Herbert; Quaker Bottom, L.
S. Cassell East Baltimore, W. H. Waters; Car
rollton and Mt. GiIboh, J. E. Williams.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Sale of Real Estate.-The property of the
late DIR. BENZ. w. Woods, on the York road, in
Govanstown, was sold at public sale on Monday
and was purchased by Mr. William Lanahan for
$1,000. The lot is 12l by 2s9 feet and is improved
by dwelling, stabling, &c.
The Ivy will farm, situated on the Hillen road,
near Lake Montebeo, and belonging to the Dr.'s
estate, was also offered at the same time and was
withdrawn bid of $3.50 per acre. 1t contains
333 acres and is improved by mill, several
dwellings, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Pleasant 8. 8. Celebrations.-About five
hundred children, representing the Presbyterian
Sabbath schools of Tome street church, Canton,
and Abbott Chapel, Highlandtown, of both of
which Rev. J. lynne Jones is the pastor, assem-
bled in the latter church on Sunday afternoon
last to celebrate their anniversaries. The Tome
street school has been seven years in existence
and that of Abbott Chapel two years. Forty
teachers were in charge of the scholars. The ex-
ercises consisted of addresses by Rev. Mr.. Jones
and others, examination of the children and sing
ing. Each school had particular programme OF
music, which was rendered under their own leader
and organist. The pulpit and platform were
handsomely dressed in flowers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Fire in the Belt.-On Sunday afternoon last
fire occurred in the residence of Mrs. Curlander,
on St. Paul street in the Belt, and alarm hav-
ing been promptly turned in to the county de-
partment, the engines were soon at the scene and
the flames were extinguished before any serious
damage was done. Capt. Spilman, of No. 8
company, while On his way to the fire, was thrown
from his engine, caused by the horses taking fright
and received painful injuries to his back.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Sabbath School Organized.-Salem M. e.
Sunday school 9th distrct) was organized on
the 10th inst, and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year Superintendent,
James L. Norwood; assistant, John Bevard Sec
rotary, W. H. Hook treasurer, Miss Helen Nc
Cubbin; librarian, Geo. Il. Wright; assistant,
Miss Lizzie O. DiIworth
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G@-A woman at Reading, Pa, who had be-
come crazed through religious excitement, threw
her five children in a mill-dam on Tuesday and
then jumped in herself. She was drowned, as
were also two of the children the other three being
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

@-The N. Y. Central Railroad has put on a
flying train between New York and Chicago which
is to make the run in twenty-three hours, or one
hour less than any other road. The time, includ-
ing stops. will be about forty miles per hour.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16
Sad Drowning Accident.-Mr. Thomas

Sad Drowning Accident.-Mr. Thomas
Kirkwood, aged about 81 years, residing in the
18th district, near Shawsville, was accidentally
drowned on Thursday of last week. In company
with Thomas Green he started for Havre- de- Grace
for load of fish, and in crossing swollen stream,
near Avondale, the current wash ed the bed of the
wagon from the running gear. Kirkwood was
drowned but Green managed to save himself by
catching the limb of tree. deceased, who was
a son of Hope Kirkwood, was unmarried
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Driving Accident.-On Saturday last while
Mrs. Perine was driving the old Hartford road,
accompanied by Mrs. Tagg, the single-rree broke,
causing the horse to run away. Mrs. Tagg re-
NAMED in the buggy and was not hurt, but Mrs.
Perine jumped out and sustained painful dislo-
cation of the knee. DR.. Harrison, assisted by
Drs J. Il. and II. s. Jarrett, reduced the disloca-
ton.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

Runaway Accident.-Mr. David Wagner,
of Reisterstown, formerly warden of the county
Jail, had his knee-cap broken and his foot badly
bruised on Thursday, by his team running away.
He was hauling lumber from Emory Grove camp
ground, and board striking one of the horses
caused the accident
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LOCAL ITEMS.
TowsoNroWN MAILS.

A. N. ARRIVALS.
ESQ From Baltimore, Waverly and Queenstown, BY
Y.R.R.W.
S.27 From Baltimore, regular mail train, M C.h.k.
P.M NJ. ARRIVALS.
4.32 From Baltimore, by M. c. R. r.
500 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown,
byY r. r. w.
6.33 From Delta and twenty-seven intermediate
offices, by M. C. r. R.
A. NJ. DEPARTURES.
S.27 For Delta and intermediate offices, by mail
train, NJ. c. R. R.
1000 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore,
by Y. r. R. W.
Pm. TE2ARTUREs.
6.33 For Baltimore, by mail train, M. c. r. r.
500 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore, by
YRR w.
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prrchase of pronertu-Mr. Walter mi

Purchase Of Property Walter Thorne,
who was boss on the Gunpowder water works,
and who has since been a successful railroad con
tractor, has purchased nine acres of upimproved
land, belonging to the estate of the late George
FRESHMAN, situated between the York road and
Bellona avenue, above Govanstown, the price
paid being about $500 per acre. Mr.. Thorne will
at once build upon the property.
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Very Sudden Death.-On Thursday night
of last week Mr.. James H. 0gier, of San Jose,
California, died very suddenly, of heart disease
at the residence of his BROTHER Mr.. John S. Ogier,
in the 18th district of this county. Deceased had
been resident of California for over thirty years
and was very successful business man. On the
23d of April he left his home and made an extend
ed Southern tour, visiting the New Orleans Ex-
position, &c. He reached his brothers house on
Thursday morning. and after dinner complained
slightly of indi gestion. He ate hearty supper
and about IL o'clock retired with his brother,
whom he had not seen for fourteen years. They
were conversing pleasantly when suddenly james
stopped talking, and his brother hurriedly ques-
tioning him, and becoming alarmed that no reply
was elected, summoned other members of the
family. DR.. Norris summoned promptly, but
Mr. 0gier was pronounced dead. The physician
thought the attack was paralysis of the heart
The shock was very great to his kinsman and
friends, who had never known suspected the
existence of any organic heart trouble, and he
said himself few hours before he died that ht
never felt younger or better. The remains were
embalmed and sent to San Jose for interment.-
Deceased was So years of age and leaves wife
and seven children.
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@@-On Tuesday last Archbishop Ryan, OF
Philadelphia, confirmed over LOO children in
the Catholic churches at Shenandoah, Pa. Most
of those confirmed were the children of Irish and
German coal miners.
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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, 1885-05-16

@9-A boy in Milwaukee swallowed trade
dollar the other day. The doctors have not yet
decided on the best plan to make him resume
specie payment.
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Killed While Returning from Funel


al.-On sunday, 10th inst, while Mr.. Lewis
Allen, who resided near Gorsuch's Mills, 18th dis
trict was returning from the funeral of Thos.
Kirkwood, who was drowned on Thursday, while
on his way to Havre-de Grace, met with an acct
dent which caused his death. In descending
hill his horse became unmanageable and run
ming away, threw him violently from the buggy.
His wife, who was driving in another vehicle just
behind him saw the accident and Mr.. Allen arose
from the ground and spoke to her as she came up.
In a few minutes afterwards he fell and expired
almost Immediately. Mr.. Hitchcock, who was in
the buggy with Mr.. Allen at the time, escaped
without injury. The accident was an extremely
sad one and proved terrible shock to Mrs.
Allen.
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Sweet Air, 10th District.-A rainy day re-
minds me that a few moments devoted to THE
UNION will not be amiss. Not that anything par
ticularly interesting has happened, tor my visit
ing time and list have been limited OF late, yet
can tell exactly what the farmers, their wives and
children have been doing for the last fortnight
There's Mrs. A., married ten years. put three
beautiful coats of whitewash on the kitchen wall
and tinted the same blue, spanked the children,
gave her husband cold meals for week, has forty
chickens and forty nine turkey eggs. Mrs. b.,
five years. experimental in ceiling decoration
from the top of table, that upset and landed with
out ceremony both artist and lime bucket on the
floor. She lost two settings with cholera, has
thirty-two turkey eggs three calves, and Favored
her breath with spring onions during house clean
ing for spite. Mrs. c., first Year, got her William
to shake the carpets, do the whitewashing, and
tend the baby, and thinks he's the best man in the
world-(the poultry report deferred until after the
general clean.) And so 1 could mention the en-
tire community, for just now cobwebs and every
thing pertaining to disorder being attacked by
the broom brigade.
The farmers hardly know what to make of the
weather's variations-cold, raw, windy and dry.
The wheat encouraging one day and yellow and
doubtful the next. Corn ground is nearly all pre-
pared and in some instances planted, yet under
present circumstances as we'll not in the ground.
But the fruit trees in full bloom and scent the
air with fragrance. A poet with an overcoat could
write tender sonnet on spring, for the birds are
here the shrubbery all that could be desired, and
the forest trees only waiting the southern breeze
to burst with their verdure
The Sunday schools at Chestnut Grove and
Union NJ. E. churches have recognized for the
summer sessions, and report favorable and in
teresting meetings SO far.
Mr.. Joseph Parks, enterprising farmer OF
this section, planted fifty acres of corn in less than
two days and half, with his new corn planter
and drill assisted only by his son. This is a de-
cided Improvement upon the old plan of dropping
the grain by hand.
The many friends of Mr.. John W. Potter will be
glad to learn of his improved condition and con-
valescence, after an illness of several weeks.
Among the visitors to this section about week
ago noticed the genial countenance of Mr.. Thos.
E. R. German, from your neighborhood, and let
me say that it is generally conceded by all the
farmers up here that his hotel is first class in every
respect and stopping place for not only them
selves, but their wives and daughters, and well
deserving the patronage it receives.
learned recently of newly married couple.
who have started housekeeping, so engrossed in
each other that the groom, when about to ask
blessing at table, forgot entirely what he was to
say and had to start over again. May his honey
moon and memory of it never grow dim.
HOWARD.
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He Will Get there By and By.
Cecil County Netos

1t now appears to be definitely settled that
"Our Fred" will be made Solicitor of Internal
Revenue within the next two months.
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CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE co.
MARCH TERM.

Hon. George YelloH, Chief Judge; Hon. David
Fooler, Associate Judge; ". c. Burke, Esq,
States Atty; VIM. NJ. Isaac, Esq, Clerk;
Joseph r. Knight, Esq, Sheriff.
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Ms-Last year Florida manufactured &C, 29s, 1872
cigars. Weeds with large leaves grow very luxu-
riantly in Florida.