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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

The New County Treasurer.-Dr. Henry
J. Hebb, the newly elected Treasurer of Balti-
more county, will take charge of his office on
Tuesday next, December LIST, when he will bond
to the Commissioners in the sum of $70,000.-
Mr.. John F. Conrey, member of the Towsontown
bar, has been selected chief clerk, and Messrs.
Oscar Johnson and R. Bruce Hook as assistants.
Mr.. Conrey is well known to the people of Balti-
more county. He has twice filled the position of
Sheriff's clerk and by his genial manners, atten-
tive and thorough business methods, won for him
self hosts of friends. If DR.. Hebb had searched
the county over he could not have found man
better qualified in every way for that important
position than Mr.. Conrey. He has the confidence
and esteem of all who know him, and the people
of the county may rest assured that the business
of the Treasurer office will be faithfully performed
under his management. Messrs. johnson and
Hook are also well known and popular. The
former has had long experience in the office and
the latter will be a capable and efficient clerk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
Kinpsville 18th District.-Many Der

k1ngSV1ll6, LTD D1SCrlCC.-Many persons III
this vicinity, your correspondent among the mum
Der, suffering from peculiar kind of cough
and cold, but nothing serious has occurred.
Mr.. W. 7. Garrison, of PENIS Grove, N. j.
and S. Parker Bosley, ESQ.,, of Towsontown, were
here one day last week looking over the Rem
mington farm. have learned that the farm will
be offered for sale at an early day. Mr.. Gar
rison is son n-law of the late Mr. Remington
formerly Of this place.
The Franklinvile brass band serenaded Col
Benjamin F. Taylor, at his home, "Young's Es-
CAPE" on Thursday night of last week. Not
outstanding the surprise, an elegant supper was
prepared, and after having played q number Of
pieces, the band took their departure about one
o'clock Friday morning. The Col gave grand
set out and it was greatly enjoyed. The band is
making rapid improvement.
On Monday night of last week, Mrs. Blair, aged
"a years, wife of Mr.. Robert Blair, of this place.
began complaining offeeling unwell, and on Tues
day morning was taken very i'll. Drs. Richard
son, of Belair and Altevater, of Upper Falls, were
sent for, and on Thursday it was thought she was
out of danger, but during the night she became
worse and died Friday, at 2.3O p. m. She was
buried at st. Johns P. f. Church grave yard on
Sunday last, the funeral being largely attended.
The pall-bearers were Jas. L. Norwood, John F.
Standiford, c.. W. Peterson, R. B. Ely, E. A.
Thompson and VIM. II. Hook.
The oyster supper held at Upper FaHs last
week, for benefit of st. Johns Church, this place,
was a success.
The young man, Klausmier, who met with the
accident heretofore mentioned in THE UNION, is
improving. 1t was thought for while that he
could not recover. His lower limbs have been
paralyzed since the accident, until Sunday last,
when he was able to move them. He is cheerful
and has good appetite and it is now believed he
well recover.
Much corn is still standing in the shock, and
a great deal has spoiled by being housed too
early. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
Eklo, 9Th District.-The change in our mail

Eklo, 9th District.-The change in our mail
route is quite an improvement. We get our Bal
timore mail one hour earlier, and our out going
mail is one day gain in making the Baltimore
connection.
Mr.. John E. Bull, we'll known citizen of the
upper end, has been sick, but is now recovering.
/ dropped into Mr.. Donaldson's school, (No. g.
just before the close of last quarter, and from the
appearance of the well-fll black boards, and
the interest with which his little scholars piled
their various studies, thought they were learn
ing we'll. The attendance is much larger for the
present quarter.
Quite an unexpected snow storm is prevailing
at this writing, finding wood piles low, some corn
not husked and beans not picked and rough wealth
er for those attending market prior to thanks
giving.
Mr.. George F. Miller has started up his steam
saw mill near Rockdale paper mill. o.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
Trying to Supercede Steam.

Just now the ingenuity of mechanical engn-
GERS all over the world seems to be occupied, to a
great extent, at least, in trying to devise some
thing to take the place of the steam engine.
Electricity is looked upon us the most promising
agent, but certain inventors hope even to improve
upon that In dock in Brooklyn lies boat
propelling power of which is to be obtained by
the continuous explosion of gas. Just how the
force is to be applied is secret, but the intima-
ton is that it will be in way similar to that
which drives rocket through the air. Great
speed at little expense is the end desired. Wheth-
er it will be obtained not remains to be seen
but the inventor of this motor has unbound
ed faith in it-and if faith will move mountains,
such faith as this inventor has should at least
make his motor 60.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
Rossville. 18th DESTRUCTION the 18th ms

Rossville, 18th DESTRUCTION the 18th inst,
the Newport Hotel, located near the east end of
the Back River, County Bridge was entirely con
sumed by fire. The fire was first discovered about
2 o'clock in the morning and is supposed to have
been caused by an over-heated stove. No lives
were lost. The loss of property was fully covered
by insurance.
John Mohr, died of diphtheria recently. Other
children in the neighborbood have had the disease
but not in such malignant form. Mr.. David Greg
DRY is quite sick with consumption.
On the goth instant, Mr. Zachariah Corns died
of complication of diseases, in the SD year Of
his age. His funeral took place at Camp Chapel
on Sunday afternoon last, Rev. ]. II. S. Clark
officiating.
Mr.. George Grammer, of Putty Hill, Belair
road, killed three fine hogs recently, the largest
of which weighed 41S lbs, when dressed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Serious Difficulty Between q Farmer
and his Tenant.-Mr. Charles L. Jessop owns
a fine old estate called "Vaux Hail." which he
inherited from his father, the late William Jessop,
near Marble Vale Paper Mill, in the Sth district.
John w. Merryman, a stone-mason, rents the
farm and lives in tenant house on the property.
For some time matters have not been going on
very well between Mr.. Jessop and his farmer and
on Wednesday afternoon last these troubles cul-
minated in a very serious difficulty. Merryman
and son of Mr. Jessop were engaged in some
work at the barn when, the father also being
present. there was misunderstanding between
Merryman and himself High words ensued and
Merryman advanced towards Jessop in a threat
ening manner. Jessop picked up a fork to de-
fend himself and Merryman continued to ad-
vance, Jessop drew pistol and fired, the ball
striking his antagonist Immediately under the
right eye. Merryman then rushed upon Jessop,
and wrenching the pistol from his grasp, beat
him over the head with it until he was insensible,
in which condition he was removed to his house,
where he lay unconscious for several hours. DR..
Benson was sent for and dressed Merryman's
wound, which, although painful, is not necessarily
dangerous. As both men are laid up from the
effects of their injuries, arrests have yet been
made.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

IoIIIDIo DIIVIIIB ACOIUofIU.- MT I7u"r11e
Palmer, a contractor living on Hickory avenue,
Hampden, met with terrible accident on Tues
day afternoon. He was driving a spirited horse
on Maryland avenue, near the Boundary, when
the animal took fright and ran away. Mr.. Pal
mer was thrown with great force from the buggy
and the back of his head coming in contact with
the curb, his skull was fractured in three places.
He was carried into house near by, where he
was attended by Drs. Rankin and Grimes. He
was afterwards removed to the City Hospital
About two weeks before the same horse ran off on
Roland avenue and Mr.. Palmer was thrown out,
but escaped injury.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Western Maryland R. r. Company.-At
the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Western Maryland Railroad Com
pany, held on Wednesday, President Hood sub
mitted his annual report, from which it is shown
that the earnings from the passenger, freight and
express, mails and miscellaneous sources were
S6l9,2l7.27; the operating expenses, including
rental of Hilen Station and cost of operating the
Baltimore and Cumberland Valley Railroad, were
$751; 0Sl.SS leaving $780, 1859 for net earnings,
which sum is SIG, 1lO.34 less than the net earn
ings for 1884. The expenses for betterments were
SOL, 124.56.
There were moved during the year 672, 1916 pas
sengers and 2S54S5 tons of freight the train per-
Torrance being equivalent to the movement of
1862, l5S passengers and IL $40, 4S6 tons of
freight distance of one mile, which, compared
with 1884, shows a decrease of 100000 passen-
gers and ,444, 470 tons of freight carried one
mile.
Among the most important improvements are
The purchase of 200 tons of steel rails, sufficient
to complete the entire main line, from Baltimore
to Williamsport in steel about IL miles of track
were balasted with stone and 1880 new cross
ties were used in REPAIRS IL, 459 feet of new sid
ings were built; large amount of masonry was
rebuilt in the most substantial manner &c.
In reference to the project of making the West
ern Maryland double-track road, President Hood
says: "The sudden collapse of the South Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, with which this company had
important traffic contracts, after several million
dollars had been expended in its construction,
was q most unexpected termination of an enter
prise which promised great benefits to this road
and the city of Baltimore without the prospect of
entailing any new obligations beyond the bring
ing up of this road to the requirements of the
new business"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
Towson anards, Hon,-The Towson Qua

Towson Guards Hop.-The Towson Guards
held a Thanksgiving hop in their armory, Thurs
day night, which proved very pleasant affair
for the large company present. The armory was
very handsomely decorated with fages and other
emblems, in the arrangement of which much taste
was displayed. Wright's orchestra, from Balti-
more, furnished beautiful music. The affair was
entirely private, only those holding cards of invi
taton being admitted. The committe of arrange
ments, of which DIR. R. G. Massenberg was chair.
man, was composed of Sergt. Geo. II. Horne
Corp. Geo. W. Bowen, and Privates John II
O'Conner, Geo. N. Coe and Frank 1. Wheeler.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
Thrifty Glyndon.-The pretty village of

Thrifty Glyndon.-The pretty village of
Glyndon, on the Western Maryland railroad, is
forging head and is destined to become place
of considerable Importance before the end of
another decade. Property in the town and vicin-
ity has greatly enhanced in value as the follow
ing sales, all made recently, amply prove: To
Mrs. VIM. G. Atkinson, of Baltimore, lot on Glyn-
don Terrace, 24S feet front by 1893 feet deep, for
81 ,O37. 40; Thomas York, of Baltimore, lot on
Glyndon Terrace, IS by 1893 feet, for $3.50; Mrs.
Rebecca Davis, of Reisterstown, on Glyndon Ter
race, 20 by 1893 feet, for $500; Thomas S. Bishop,
of the Associated Press, on Glyndon Terrace, SO
by 1893 feet for $500; Mrs. Mary M. Bishop of Bal
timore, on Park Terrace, "a by 1868 feet, FOR $3.50
Mrs. Laura E. Gore, of Baltimore, lot in Glyn-
Park at $500 the acre, and VIM. w. Eccleston, of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lot of one
acre in Glyndon Park for $500. All these pur-
chases are to be handsomely improved, adding
greatly to the beauty of the village
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Backed Over Bridge.-While DR.. James
E. Matthews and his daughter, Miss Jennie Mat
thews, of Reisterstown, were returning home from
the death bed of the late Kirk Matthews, on
Thursday of last week, their horse took fright on
the bridge that crosses the Patapsco at Sykes
vile, Carroll county, and backing against the
railing, broke it down, when the horse, buggy
and occupants were thrown into the water below.
They were rescued from their perilous position by
some colored men who were fortunately near at
hand
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.

Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at III and $50 m, and 4.34 p. m; for
Belair, at 939 a. m; for Loeb Raven, at 1O.43 a.
m, and 2.44 p. m; for Forest Hill, at 5.5S p. m
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
date stations at 500, 9.07, 1119 a. m, and LOS,
3.2l, 4.45 and 5.3S p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at 9.49 a. m, and $50 p. m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
date stations at 9.2S a. m, and 5.24 p. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Cole-Stocksdale.-Mr William P. Cole,
proprietor of the stage line between Towsontown
and Lutherville, and who also conducts livery
stable here was married at half past six o'clock,
Wednesday evening, in the M. L. Church, Tow
sontown, to Miss Estee Stocksdale, second daugh-
of Mr. George L. Stocksdale, of this place. Tho
ceremony was performed by Rev. Watson Case,
the pastor, in the presence of an audience that fill
ed the church. The ushers were, Messrs. Geo. +.
Wheeler, Jr., J. Edward Lee, William A. Cole and
Samuel Bacon. Mrs. Chas. A. Roe presided at
the organ. After the ceremony the young couple
repaired to the residence of the brides father and
later in the evening left for Washington on n
short bridal tour. The groom, who is most
worthy and industrious young man, is son of
Mr.. S. Howard Cole, of the Sth district He has
secured for himself very cosy little home, which
he will occupy with his bride as soon as he re-
turns.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
Wants $4,000 DAMAGES

City Court was engaged this week with the case
of John H. Leonhardt against the York Road
Railway Company, in which he seeks to recover
$4,000 damages for personal injuries. Leonhardt
was riding upon one of the double-deck cars be-
longing to the company and while the car was
crossing the iron bridge over Jones's Falls, on
Hillen street, he arose from his seat and started
to get off, when his elbow came in contact with
of the irons of the bridge, breading his wrist
The case has not been concluded.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
LOCAL ITEMS.
TOWSONTOWN MAILS.

A. NJ. ARRIVALS.
$50 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown, by
Y.R.R.W.
$50 From Baltimore, regular mail train, M. CIR.
P. N. ARRIVALS.
5.O4 From Baltimore, by M. c. R. R.
4.34 From Baltimore, Waverly and Govanstown,
by Y. R. r. W.
53S From Delta and twenty-seven intermediate
offices, by NJ. C. R. R.
A. NJ. DEPARTURES.
$50 For Delta and intermediate offices, by mail
train, M. c. R. R.
1000 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore,
by Y. R. r. W.
P. NJ. DEPARTURES.
5.3S For Baltimore, by mail train, NJ. c. r. r.
500 For Govanstown, Waverly and Baltimore, by
Y.R. r. W.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Pitcher vs.. Crooks.-The case of Thomas
Pitcher against VIM. Crooks was concluded last
week in our court, Judge Fowler presiding. The
case occupied the whole of the week. The suit
was for damages for the stopping up the right-of
way of plaintiff. The jury rendered verdict for
plaintiff for $500. R. R. Boarman and Slingluff
& Slingluff were counsel for plaintiff, and John L.
Yelott and John T. Ensor for defendant.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

A Thanksgiving Watermelon.-Mr. VIM.
J. Hughes, whose snug place is situated on Frog
Mortar, 18th district, sent to Mr.. H. L. Bowen,
of Towsontown, on Wednesday last, fully de-
veloped and nice looking watermelon, weighing
about Is TBS. 1t was grown under glass and was
taken from the vine the day it was sent. A fresh
watermelon at Thanksgiving is something un-
usual.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
The New Craze

When all the autumn leaves were pressed.
Signs from the maiden's bosom came;
Her heart with sorrow was oppressed
For life was now without an aim.
But, as one pleasure takes its fight,
Another comes, and griefs assuaged;
The maiden has new delight
In horticulture she's engaged.
The upright grand no more she plays.
The banjo's strings no moro she thrums.
Enraptured by the latest craze
She cultivates chrysanthemums.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

A Busy Baltimore County Town.-A cor
respondent of the Glen Rock Item, writing from
Granite, Baltimore county, says: "This place,
formerly called Watersville and now Granite, is
so called from the immense number of blocks
quarried out and shipped to differentparts of the
country. 1t is situated about twenty-five miles
from Baltimore by rail, and one-and- a-half miles
from the banks of the Patapsco, along which the
B. & o. road, for considerable distance, winds
its way. 1t numbers about three hundred inhabi-
tants, and from its appearance a person would
suppose it to be an entirely new place as many of
the buildings have been recently erected. 1t con-
tains four stores, four blacksmith and one wheel
wright shop, two acknowledgements and
Methodist Episcopal. The buildings, like the
quarries, cover considerable of space. The sur
face of the country is broken, but the soil is very
productive and easily titled, producing heavy
crops, corn being the principle staple.
"The granite rock is found over o surface Of
country about two miles square. At the present
time but three quarries are in active operation
When the demand is great large number Of
hands are employed and stone have been shipped
from here forty feet in length. A branch road,
one and half miles long, connects the place with
the B. and o. Horses are used to draw the cars
up and when loaded they return by their own
momentum"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

COuCrHCJS AWHTU6u.-IHe OUuHIy OUWWIS-
sioners Tuesday awarded the following con-
tracts for building bridges:
For two iron bridges, one over Georges run, at
Shamberger's Mill, and the other over Mine run,
ut Pleasant Hunters MilI-both to the Penn
Bridge Works, of Pennsylvania-the former at
$14.94, and the latter at 1882 per linear foot.
The contract for masonry on the same bridges
was awarded to Mr.. Mays for $3.50 and 1887.
A wooden bridge over Charles run, near Monk
ton, was awarded to John W. Beckley for S54s
complete.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
OLDFIELD.S ExCELSIORPUMP.

r HAVE greatly increased my facilities for max
Ling Pumps by building a LARGE STEAM
SAW MILL AND PUMP FACTORY, which is
supplied with all necessary machinery for making
PUMPS OF THE BEST QUALITY, a full sup
ply of which are always ON hand.
The stocks being prepared months in advance
are thoroughly seasoned and impart no disagree
able taste to the water. Being made and put up
by me with the greatest care they WILL OUT
LAST ANY IRON OR ORDINARY WOODEN
PUMP, besides being less likely to get out of order.
Pumps put in in any part of the State and guar
anteed for year or they will be kept in order
for ten years afterwards at 81 per year.
Pumps repaired and Pumps made where they
are to be erected, when timber is furnished, at
short notice.
g-Prices as low as Pumps of the best quality
can be made for. Address,
WILLIAM OLDFIELD, Pump Maker,
Aug1. ,S5Y.*l Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Md:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Caught at Last.-About two months ago a
man named Bernard Phillips was arrested by
county officer Wagner, charged with stealing
produce from the cars of the Maryland Central
road at Boundary avenue station. While he was
on his way to the WaverIy Station, Phillips
managed to give tie officer the slip and was sup
posed to have left the county. Nothing more was
seen of Phillips until Monday last, when officers
O'NeilI and Wagner were on their way to Texas
by the Northern Central road. When the train
passed Sherwood station the officers espied Phillips
standing upon the platform. They jumped from
the train and nabbed their man before he had
time to think. He was taken before justice Dor
sew. of Hampden, who committed him to Jail for
the action of the Grand Jury. There are several
other charges against Phillips.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

A Mail Contractors Troubles.-The
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun,
writing under date of November oath, says: "Sec-
ond Assistant Postmaster General Knott to-day
received letter from Representative Shaw, of
Maryland, inclosing communication from the
mail contractor for the route between Grave Run
Mills and Freeland, in Baltimore county. When
the contract was first awarded the route common
ced at Grave Run Mills, but subsequently, upon
the petition of citizens residing at Freeand and
in that vicinity, change was ordered by the
department, so that now the route begins at Free
land. The contractor, it appears, lives at Grave
Run Mills, and his services between that point
and FreeIand are gratuitous. He now requests
that he either be allowed additional compensation
for the service between the two points named
above, or that they be curtaied to start again
from Grave Run Mills"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

Jurors for the December Term.-The
following jurors, who will serve for the December
term of the Circuit Court for Baltimore county,
which commences on the 18th of the month, were
drawn on Saturday last. The figures after the
names indicate the district the Juror is from:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
P,1rchase If q. Small Farrn-M

Purchase OF Small Farm.-M. W. UHutt,
Esq, of Towsontown, has purchased at private
sale from Mr.. VIM. H. Harker, of the I'd district,
farm of 30 acres, improved by dwelling, store
stand and necessary outbuilding, located on the
Liberty road, near Harrisonville, for the sum of
81 600 cash. Mr.. N. N. Haight now conducts a
store on the nrOpertY.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

DIGESTION of food facilitated by taking DR..
Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron, it gives tone to
the Stomach and aids nature.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

CUD DAL11MOhE OOON11, MOs
This is to certify that after losing fine shoats
with hog cholera, Mr.. E. II. Roberts was called in
to doctor the balance, some of which were very
sick, but after administering his medicine all got
well. THOMAS c. BosLEY.
This medicine has also been used with unfailing
success by Edward c. Ensor, Thomas c. Pearce,
Charles Hines, VIM. Cowley, VIM. Dawson and
other good farmers of Baltimore county. Itnever
fails to effect a cure. Sent by mail at 30 cents
per package, or sold at Factory at rs cents. For
sale by J. W. LEE & SON, Towsontown, and
other country merchants.
Jan. 10y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28

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 dane.