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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

A Brakeman Killed at Cockeysville.-
w. H. Pearce, a brakeman on the Northern Gen.
trail Railroad, was caught between the cars while
coupling on the local freight at Cockeysville, this
county, early Wednesday morning last, and death
resulted almost Immediately. No one saw the &C.
cident, and the first known of it the discovery
of his body lying on the track. At the instance
of the railroad company, Justice T. D. Mitchell
summoned the following jury of inquest: II. s..
Gill, forman; B. I. Masemore, Joshua f. Cockey,
Jr., VIM II. Kone, Conrad link, Peter Mulcahy
Hezekiah Cross, Richard Gross, Cornelius Moore,
Geo. B. Dubbs and Chas. L. Jessop. The jury,
after short deliberation, rendered verdict that
civilian H. Pearce came to his death from in
juries received by being caught between two
freight cars while coupling them, and that no
blame was attached to the railway company or
any of its employees" Pearce was about fifty
years of age and had been in the continuous SER.
vice of the company for upwards of % years. His
remains were taken to his residence in the city.
The deceased leaves widow, who is in delicate
health a son and daughter, both of whom are ill
with typhoid fever. He was popular man with
his associates and was in good standing with the
company which he had faithfully served SO many
years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Charges Against Road Supervisor
Messrs. Joseph w. Jenkins, Jr., and William II.
Ward, who live near Homeland Station, NJ. G.
R. R., having preferred charges of malfeasance
in office against Mr.. Joseph Jackns, one of the
9th district road supervisors, the case was heard
before the County Commissioners on Wednesday.
r. r. Boarman, Esq, represented Messrs. Jen-
kins and Ward, and Hon. Richard Grason and
NJ. W. Offutt, Esq, appeared for Mr.. Jackns.
large number of witnesses were present and much
interest was manifested in the case. The accused
has been road supervisor for the 9th district
for many years and it has been almost universally
conceded that he was one of the best qualified
men in the county for the position. He is prac-
teal road man and so far as we know this is the
first time any charges have been preferred against
him. The principal charge was that Mr.. Jackins
collected from the County Commissioners Sl.25
per day for the laborers employed on the roads
by him and paid them but 81 per day, retaining
Is cents from each. Several witnesses testified
to this fact, which, we believe, was not disputed
by the other side. Another specification that
he had charged the County Commissions for col
Letting assessments for the opening of public
roads, After these matters had been pretty thor
oughly sifted the Board dismissed the charges.
Bad blood has for some time existed between
the parties and strong fight was made by Mess.
Jenkins and Ward against the re-appointment OF
Jackins few weeks ago, Mr.. Jenkins being him
self an applicant for the position, backed up by
a petition signed by number of taxpayers OF
the district, but the Commissioners refused to
turn Mr.. Jackins down, as he was very strongly
endorsed for disappointment. The whole trouble,
it appears originated in Misunderstanding be-
tween Messrs. Jenkins and Jackins about some
private business.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Raspburg, 18th Di5trict.-Your correspon-
dent recently made trip to Aberdeen, Hartford
county, and with your permission will give a
short account of it. / took the cars at Union
Station, Baltimore, over the p. W. & B. r. R.,
one of the best managed and most pleasant roads
to travel on in the country I arrived at Aber-
deem in about one hour, where found the
riage of Rev. R. R. Murphy in waiting to convey
me to his pleasant home. On the evening of my
arrival, wasinvited to attend the Sabbath school
celebration at Bush NJ. E. church. The church
beautifully decorated and the entertainment
throughout was highly interesting, the pastors
wife, Mrs. Murphy, assisting very materially with
the music. Bush church was made station about
two years ago, and at the Conference of 1885, Mr..
Murphy was appointed to the charge. The men,
bers of the congregation regret very much that
only one more year remains for him at that place.
Mr.. Murphy and his estimabe wife have won the
esteem and affection of the people of Bush and
they feel sorry to think of having part with them
so soon.
had the pleasure of visiting the fine farm of
Mr.. James Wells, the great tomato Gamer.
also visited the three sons of Mr.. G.. w. Baker,
viz: Messrs. VIM. B., Chas. W. and James G.
Baker, who with their father, constitute the firm
of extensive corn-packers of Aberdeen. The
members of this firm are men of sterling integrity
They have tenant houses dotted here and there
over their places for the accommodation of their
hands during the canning season, the number
being generally from 20 to 80. The men are paid
three cents per basket for pulling and hrsking
the corn, and at this price make about $l.5O per
day. Women employed to cut the corn from
the cob and receive 81 per day. Baltimore city
supplies the men and women that do the work for
this firm. The Messrs. Baker planted last sea-
son eleven hundred acres in corn, which yielded
1,sOO 900 cans, making $4,000 cases, oil of which
has been sold at 50 per case.
The people of that section liberal to fault.
They have built fine parsonage at Bush church,
at a cost of over $4,000, and the small debt yet
remaining will be liquidated by the first of March
They have my best wishes for their continued
prosperity.
My trip was both pleasant and profitable.
THOMAS GoRsUcH.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

An Indian Relic.-The Mannheim (Pa.) Sen
tinel says: "Mr. Jacob l.. Shrimp, of this place,
exhibited at our Office few days ago, an Indian
relic in the shape of stone axe, found recently
by his brother, George Shrimp, in a cave in Balti-
more county, Maryland. 1t is in an excellent
state of preservation" If Mr.. shrimp would
kindly let us know in what cave in Baltimore
county this alleged relic was found we would
esteem it favor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24
and High streets, Baltimore.

$500 for a Yearling Heifer.-The Easton
county. sold on Monday last registered Jersey
yearling heifer to Mr.. H. Webster Crowl, Of Bal
timore county for $500. This, says the Kent Ne'cs
is doubtless the best sale of Jersey ever made IN
Talbot county. Mr.. Crowds purchase was sired
by son Of Rex, 1850, the noted prize bull Tor
which Mr.. w. Simpson paid $4,000. On the
dams side she traces to Saladin, bull that IS IN
the standard list, having two daughters that made
over IL lbs. of butter week.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

The English Sparrow.-The Annapolis
Republican says: '.Aboye the wrecks ruins, dis
asters and deaths of the old year the English
sparrow still twitters; yet his determination was
the one thing above all others that the old year,
when it was new, certainly promised to bring
about. The farmers showed him up in his true
light the Legislature passed laws against him ;
the newspapers fred paper pellets at him-yet
here he is"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Sale of Church Property.-The congrega-
ton of Huntingdon avenue NJ. E. church have
sold their church property, situated the corner
of Huntingdon and Maryland avenues, near the
city limits, to Mr.. P. Hanson Hiss, for $4,000.
There is ground rent of $500 upon the lot. The
church is large brick building. The congrega-
ton will secure lot elsewhere and erect new
church upon it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24
A Gift for the Methodist Female College,

Mr. Henry Shirk, an aged and wealthy resident
of the Belt has written letter to Rev. j. f.
Goucher in which he says: 81 have considered
the matter respecting giving the lot on St. Paul
street for the college-two hundred and fifty -four
feet and six inches, one hundred and eigth four
feet deep-which 1 value at forty thousand dol
lars. 1 would not take cent less in cash for it,
I give it freely for tho college in fee' Upon this
lot, which is located on the same side of st. Paul
street as the new First NJ. E. church, the proposed
female college, which will be conducted under the
auspices of the Baltimore Conference, will be
erected. 1t was said that 100000 would be re-
ouired to establish this seminary and S135, 900 Of
that amount has already been subscribed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24
A Case of Interest.-In the Cecil count

A Case of Interest.-In the Cecil county
Circuit Court the removed case from Hartford of
Hamilton against the County Commissioners of
Hartford county for $4,000 damages for personal
injury on account of failure of the Commissioners
to keep county road in proper repair, was de-
cided on Saturday last by verdict for the Com
missioners. The case created much interest as
settling an important principle The injury was
sustained several years ago. Hamilton was thrown
from his horse and sustained permanently disa-
bling injuries. He alleged that the defective con-
dition of the county road caused his hosea 70
tumble and throw him over the animals head,
breaking leg and inAicting other personal IN,
juries. On the other hand it was in evidence that
the horse had habit of stumbling.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Baltimore M. e. Conference.-The annual
session Of the Baltimore M. f.. Conference will be
held this year in Eutaw street church, Baltimore,
commencing March Sd. Among the changes of
preachers in this county will be the following,
they having been stationed at Their present APP
pointments for three years, the limitprescrbed by
the church discipline: Wayerly, W. E. Bird and
G. W. Feeemyer; Towsontown, W. T. D. GLENN !;
Hereford Circuit, Jas. N. Davis; Mt. Vernon,
Geo. c. Bacon; Huntingdon Avenue, J. B. Van
Meter; Canton, John w. Cornelius; Gainesville,
F. II. Havenner; Homestead, VIM. Lambright !;
Hampstead, J. P. Wilson Reisterstown, VIM. M.
Ferguson Elkridge, H. c.. Mcdaniel. Other
changes may be made among pastors who have
been at their present appointments but one or
two years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24
[orse Thieves Caueht.-T,

Horse Thieves Caught.-Two men named
Tilghman Clemson and William Jones were ar
rested near Lancaster, Pa, few days ago. They
are supposed to be the men who stole the horses
from the vicinity eff PhiIopolis, this county, a
month or two ago, and who also got away with a
buggy and harness belonging to Mr.. VIM. Ensor,
near Parkton. Clemson is son of Amos Glenn
son, and lives near The Gap, in Lancaster county.
He is said to have already served one term in the
MARYLAND nenitentiarY for horse stealing.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Serious Accidental young colored man
named John Umphries, who drives one OF the
Hampton mule teams, met with very serious
accident in the city last Monday. lie had gone
to Baltimore with load of hay and In crossing
an lev gutter his saddle mule fell upon him, break
ing breaking both bones of his left leg at the ankle
He was removed to the City Hospital where ne
remains under treatment.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

TowsoNTowN MAILS.

AN ARRIVALS.
7.5O From Baltimore, waverly and Govanstown, by
Y.R.R.W.
s.27 From Baltimore, regular mail train, NJ C.R.R.
P. NJ. ARRIVALS.
4.32 From Baltimore, by M. c. r. r.
500 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown,
by Y. r. R. W.
633 From Delta and twenty-seven intermediate
offices, by NJ. c. R. r.
A. NJ. DEPARTURES.
s.27 For Delta and intermediate Offices, by mail
train, NJ. C. R. r.
1000 For Govanstown, Waveriy and Baltimore,
by Y. R. r. W.
p NJ. DEPARTURES.
6.33 For Baltimore, by mail train, NJ O. r. H..
500 For Govanstown, Wavery and Baltimore, by
Y. X. r. W.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Report Of Grand Jury.-The Grand Jury
for the Dec. term of the Circuit Court adjourned
finally on Thursday, after reporting to the court
as follows: That they had been in session 20 days,
examined 81 cases, $50 witnesses, made go pre-
sentiments, found, 60 true bills, dismissed % and
discharged prisoners from Jail, found the pris
oners clean and comfortable, the house well
warmed, and heard no complaint from any of the
inmates of their food or treatment. The plaster
ing had fallen from the ceiling in several places
because of leakage in the root, and the County
Commissioners arerequested to remedy the trouble
by making the necessary repairs. Tho attention
of the court is specially called to whatis evident
ly regarded as an injustice) "the committing by
justices of the peace of SO many of those persons
called tramps to the Jail, while they have concur
rent jurisdiction to commit to the House of Cor
rection, and relieve the county from the expense
of feeding them when they should be at work earn
ing their food" The report is signed by the fore
man, John S. Biddison.
Accompanying the above is the report of COM
mittee appointed by the Grand Jury to examine
the treasurer's books. The committee state that
the books are kept in neat and clerical manner,
and that there are vouchers for all items of ex-
penditure Also that the books show the amount
on hand November 1, 1884, to have been S67 $685.
90; collections from November l, 1884, to Jan. !,
1885, sec, 926OS; total, $12S,925.9S. Disburse-
rnents form November /, 1884, to January l, 1885,
S71,81474. Balance on hand January l, 1885,
$5T1l1.24.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Perry Hall, 18th District.-The Sabbath
school at Perry Hall NJ. E. church has closed for
the winter months. The school has been very
successful the past year under the supervision of
Mr.. David DeGruchy.
Mrs. George W. Penn, who has been dangerous
ly i'll, requiring the combined skill of two physi-
cians-Drs. Harrison and Atvater-is now much
improved, and her friends have hopes of her
covery.
Mrs. Henry, relict of the late Daniel Henry,
has been confined to her bed for several months,
and her physician has no hopes of her recovery.
Mr.. Henry Herring, who recently made trip
to Europe for the benefit of his health, is suffering
from consumption, with no hopes of his recovery.
His trip abroad was of no benefit to him.
Mr.. Eli Gambrill has sold his farm, containing
about 60 acres, to Mr.. Edward Gambrill, manager
of Druid Mills, Woodberry. He has commenced
the erection of new dwelling on the farm to take
the place of the one destroyed by fire a few years
ago. The price at which the farm was sold has
not been made public.
A fine mare belonging to Mr.. Henry Mohr, hung
herself in the stable few nights ago.
Business in this vicinity is being pushed along
lively, being quite the opposite of your CORES
pondent's walls from Cooptown, Hartford county,
who is always complaining of hard times in that
locality. He must remember if there were no
clouds we would not appreciate sunshine. He
should read the account of Joe Parsons in last
weeks UNION and then compare notes. Perhaps
he is like the boy who started out to hunt grapes,
and after he had found them, condemned the fruit
on account of the seeds found in them.
OccacroNAI
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Royston-Pocock.- very plain, though
pretty wedding was celebrated at Fairview
church, 10th district, on Tuesday, goth inst, at
Bpm The contracting parties were Mr.. Wesley
Royston and Miss Emma e. Pocock, youngest
daughter of the late John Pocock. Fairview
church has been built 20 years and this is the
first wedding that has taken place within its
walls. The church was we'll filled with relatives
and friends of the young couple. Rev. Mr..
Briefly, pastor of the church, performed the cere-
mony. The bride wore handsome brown silk
dress, richly trimmed with brocade velvet, with
boquet of orange blossoms at her waist. The
ushers were Willie and Wesley Pocock, brothers
of the bride, and Miss Ella Price presided at the
organ. After the ceremony the happy couple
started for the home of the groom at Black Rock,
Baltimore county. The bride the recipient
of numerous costly and handsome presents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Heavy Damage Suit-Counsel for Mary
Baier have entered suits in the Superior Court
of Baltimore, for $4,000 each against Joseph H..
Straus, surviving executor Of Henry Straus and
Levi Straus. Henry Straus and Levi Straus were
bondsman for Mrs. Annie Maria Wunder, of Bal
timore county, stepmOther of the plaintiff, and
who was appointed guardian for the latter by the
Orphans Court upon the death of her father some
years ago. Mary Baer recently came of age,
when in consideration of sl,7OO she gave her
guardian a release. 1t is claimed that IS, 900
more were due the plaintiff and that the release
was frauduIently obtained through the connivance
of the bondsmen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Robbing a Store.-On Saturday evening
last strange colored man entered the bakery
store of Mr.. Henry Twelles, at Georgetown, on the
Belair road, and no one being in the room he
quietly went through the money drawer, getting
only a small sum. Before he had time to get out
his presence was discovered by Mr.. Twelios'
mother-in-law who grabbed him, but the fellow
broke away and ran across field. An alarm
was given and Mr.. Frank Moller, who lives near
by, accompanied by Mr.. Twelles, started in pur-
suit and captured the thief. He was handed over
to county officer Rambold, who took him to Wa
verify station, from whence he was sent to the
House of Correction for six months.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Gardenville, 18th District.-0n Tuesday
night basket supper was held under the auspices
of the ladies' mite society of Andrew Chapel M.
E. Church South, at the residence OF Mrs. VIM.
Burrap. at this place. The committee was Mrs.
Thos. G.. Carter and the Misses Burgan. About
20 baskets were given out to the ladies of the
neighborhood. The baskets were returned filled,
when the supper was held. About $50 was re-
allied. The evening was pleasantly spent and
all present were greatly pleased with the novelty
of the entertainment.
The growing wheat throughout this section
looks miserable.
Many of our citizens are busily engaged cut
ting and storing ice. M. A. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24
They Score Again in the Belt.-The Be

They Score Again in the Belt.-The Belt
burglars are still successfully prosecuting their
work. At an early hour on Friday morning of
last week they effected an entrance into the resi-
dence of Mr.. Fink, on Maryland avenue, between
First and Second streets, getting in through the
rear, which appears te be their favorite mode of
procedure. They entered Mr.. Fink's room and
carried off the suit of clothes he the day be-
fore. together with gold watch and S25 in money.
They also carried eff a fine overcoat from the
hall. 1t is said that two members of the county
police force were standing a corner, not more
than half a square from the house, when the bur-
glary was committed. 1t is almost surperfuors to
add that no arrests were made
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24
Nannht In, q Horse Trade.

Caught In Horse Trade.-The Baltimore
Herald of 21st instant says: "Antone Spath, Jr,
came all the way to Baltimore a few days ago
from Mt. Washington to buy horse with some
money his father gave him. He was recommended
to william E. Crogan, livery stable dealer, who
sold him horse for $500, taking $4S in cash and
two promissory notes for the balance. Young
Spath discovered, before he got his horse home,
that the animal was unsound, and yesterday he
returned the horse to Crogan and demanded the
money he had paid and the promissory notes.
The latter were given him and a portion of the
cash, but Spath was not satisfied. lie secured a
warrant for the arrest of Crogan, who was COM
mitted for court"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

The Mutual Benefit Association, composed of
employees of the N. C. Railway Company, has
received from assessments, entrance fees, &C.,
during the past six months, S1,S65.26. The
membership is now 293. The officers for the cur
rent year are A. Yearsley, president; John. r.
Onion, vce-president; E. H. easel, recording
secretary Jos. F. Wills, financial secretary II.
Nicholson, treasurer; J. ]. Ziegler, sergeant at
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Burnside Park Jerseys.-The american
Farmer says: "From the manager, Mr.. Oscar
Ricklefsen we have received copy of the new
catalogue of this herd, illustrated by life-like
portraits Of some of the celebrated animals It com
prises. We are glad to see by the introduction
that it is announced that Mrs. Shoemaker is not
only resolved to keep up her fine herd of Jerseys
in their present state of excellence, but to i'm
proye on them whenever occasion offers. The
celebrated COW, Princess I'd, has safely dropped
her calf, very large and fine bull, of solid color
and black switch. The sire is Black Prince OF
Linden, now at the head of this herd and the calf
is sold to Mr.. t. S. Cooper, of Coopersburg, Pa,
for SO ,000."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

Death Of an Old Citizen.-Mr. James Kane,
a much respected citizen of the 18th district, died
at his residence, on the 10th inst, in the 10th
year of his age. For long time Mr.. Kane was
successful merchant in the city but about fifteen
years ago he bought the farm of Mr.. Moses Miller,
near Unionville, and subsequently bought the
Peter Nafzinger farm adjoining, and resided on
the latter at the time of his death. His remains
were inferred in Baltimore Cemetery on Sunday.
Messrs. J. D. Slade & Son, the well-known under
takers of UnionvilIe, conducted the funeral. Mr..
R. J. Kane, son of the deceased, is a member OF
! H. nm Of p~-L:--G E~--~-------- o.
and High streets, Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

r. r. Stockholders Meeting.-The stock
holders of the Maryland Central r. R. Company
held their annual meeting at Boundary avenue
station on Monday last. Dr.A. S. Baldwin pre-
sided and Mr.. Joseph NJ. Street, acted as secre-
tary. A committee, consisting of Robert A. Dob
bin, G. C. Kinsey and Charles E. Fendal, was ap-
pointed to recommend Board of Directors for
the wear. After some consideration the following
nominations were reported W. II. Waters, VIM.
Baldwin, Eli Tucker, Gen. Geo. S. Brown, Michael
jenkins, Joseph W. Jenkins, ST., Hugh B. Jones,
Henry Zell, G. o. Wilson, John M. Denison, W.
W. Spence and Foulk Jones. These were unani-
mousiy elected. The Board did not organize, but
adjourned to meet on the second Friday in Feb
ruary. AS the road has been in the hands of a
receiver for part of the past year, no statement
of the business was made. The receipts for part
of the year were $4,000.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

HAxD-MA 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 ana ut
guaranteed Repairing promptly done.