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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20

Js-A goodly number of the most skillful me-
chanics in Washington, carpenters, bricklayers,
shoemakers, plumbers, tailors, etc., are colored
men, who have picked up their respective trades,
but who have generally only received about two
thirds of the wages paid to white mechanics
They have been relied upon by their employers in
case of strikes, as they have not been admitted
into the trade organizations. This has prompted
the white mechanics to receive them into the ORDER
and the United American Mechanics of Providence
have taken the initiative by asking the national
body of that organization to order the admission
of American born colored men. This will be
an important step gained by the colOred peo-
ple if it is carried out, and it will be due to the
skill and industry displayed by the mechanics OF
African descent.
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Baltimore county, letters Parliamentary
on the estate of
DOMINICK HAMMOND,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber,
on or before the 9Th day Of October, 1886;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this Sd day of March, 1885,
CHARLES E. BURTON,
Mch. 6.-4t.*) Executor.
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In the Cow Business.-Sometime during
Tuesday night oflast week, two cows mysteriously
disappeared from the premises of Mr.. George b.
Perkins, of Patapsco Neck, 18th district. The
city police were notified and they succeeded in
arresting two men named John Wolfe and VIM.
T. Wooda, who had left COW at Mr.. Thomas
Hargests place, on Boundary avenue, and when
they called for her they were captured. The other
cow had been sold to a butcher on the Hartford
road, who killed her for market Wolfe and
Woodall had hearing before city justice on
Tuesday and were committed for the action of the
county authorities.
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HNHIs is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters of Administra-
ton on the estate of
WALTER T. ALLENDER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to
the subscriber,
on or before the 18th day Of October, 1885;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate Those indebted to said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of March, 'S6.
HANNAH J. A. H. B0WERMAN,
Mch. 13-4t*.) Administrative O.. t. q.
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JOHN F. GONTRUM, Attorney, Towsontown.

NNHIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE, That the SUBJ
i scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters testamentary
on the estate of
HENRY WEGENER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the
subscriber
on or before the 18th day Of October, 1885;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate Those indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9th day of March, 1885.
ELIZABETH VEG ENER,
Mch. 13.-4t*.) Executrix.
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Personal.-Miss Mary c. Lindsay, of Fork,
18th district, has been spending few days in
Annapolis, in company with her brother, Mr.. j.
J. Lindsay, member of the Legislature.
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Hebbville, I'd District.-Rev. II. N. Gren-
niger, pastor of the German church, met with
quite serious accident last week. AS he came
out of Mr.. Christopher Heidy's, he fell over log
that laid opposite the gate, which, in the dark
ness, he did not observe, and broke his shoulder
blade. He has been quite sufferer since.
Mrs. Henry Bupard, who has been lying quite
ill for some time, is convalescing slowly.
Mr.. John Subock, who has been housed all
winter with the rheumatism, is no better.
Charles Shiveley, son of Lewis Shivey, was
turning a cutting box very fast, when the han
die slipped from the little fellows hand, and
caught him in the side, tearing the flesh very
badly.
A report went the rounds of this community
last week that Master Willie Holton son of Hon.
Hart B. Holton, had been shot at Powhatan, but
there was no foundation for the rumor.
Mr.. Phineas Hartley sold his farm last week to
Mr.. ]. Miller, of Alberton, for $500. The farm
contains sixty acres, is under thorough cultva-
ton, and is adorned with all the necessary mod
ern improvements.
The White Ground Literary Society was at
tended by large and appreciative audience on
Friday night Of last week. The exercises we're
very interesting, especially the rendition of the
"Old Arm Chair" by Misses Clara and Florence
Timanus The duet by Misses Anna Kalb and
Florence Timanus was well received. The ques-
ton, "Resolved, That mans mind is superior to
woman's," was ably discussed by Miss Clara Ii
manus and Messrs Washington Hipsley, R. M.
G. Trainor and Luther Timanus. Mrs. Henry C..
Ridgely and Messrs. Martin Jean and Milton
Pane, the judges, decided in favor of mans mind.
p The literary and musical entertainment, given
each Friday night by this society, is ample proof
of the benefit derived from having such an asso-
citation in the community, as it brings to the sur
face talent that otherwise would remain buried.
The past winter has been very hard on grain,
grass and young trees. Not only the grain and
clover, but the timothy is badly frozen out, espe-
cially in this section. Mr.. Joseph Bmmart ex-
amined his choice pear trees the other day, and
found them badly blighted.
Mr.. VIM. E. Upton and friend had runaway
and smash up the other day, but fortunately re-
ceived no personal injury. T.
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Special Dispatch to the Union.
DEATH OF A BALTIC. COUNTY MINIS
TER IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Rev. R. r. Mason, rector of Emanuel +. NJ
Church, Glencoe, Baltimore county, died suddenly
Friday morning, March 10th, in South Carolina
where he had been sojourning sometime. Rev.
Mr.. Mason was greatly beloved by his parishlon-
ers, and had many warm friends who will be
greatly panied to hear of his sudden taking OIL
He left for the South, accompanied by his wife,
about Christmas last, for the benefit of his health
He was nearly sixty years of age. The deceased
leaves no children. He has been rector of Glencoe
parish for about six years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20
MARRIAGES.

KENNY-BROOKS.-A the residence of the Of
floating minister, Rev. Thomas Gorsuch, Albert
S. Kenny to Alice A. Brooks, all of Baltimore
county.
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Real Estate Sales.-Wm. s. Keech, Esq,
trustee, sold at the Court House, Towsontown, ON
Tuesday last four two story frame dwelling houses,
situated on the Washington road, 18th district,
about quarter of a mile from the city, to Milton
w. Ofutt, Esq, for $525 90. The property is
subject to an annual ground rent of $46.S8.
There was sold at the Court House on Monday,
a lot of ground situated at the corner of Third
and Cough streets, Canton, improved by a brick
house, to Mrs. Mary Selig for $4,000.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 12-Jacob H. Blocher, exc
cutor, VS.. VIM. c. Harvey; Judgment for plain
tiff for S275.34. The Rasin Fertizing Co. VS..
Calder Little; judgment for plaintiff by confess
sion on terms to be filed. Shadrach Kemp VS..
John E. and Annie E. Kemp; "settled and
agreed" The regular call of the civil docket
was completed, and the petit jury discharged till
Monday, 22d, when the criminal docket will be
taken up.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13.-Argument in the case
of Freshman Vs. the Mayor and City Council of
Baltimore, heretofore reported, was concluded and
the case held sub curia. The case of Patrick H..
Rutledge, trustee, VS.. Stanley Slade and Ran
dolph Slade was begun by John Grason on behalf
of the complainant, and will be continued on 2Oth
inst
MONDAY, MARCH 15.-The Gainesville Short
Line Railroad Company vs.. Caroline FLUSHING
Judgment for plaintiff for 5000 with interest from
May !, 1884.
Persons living in the country are often trou-
bled with overwork, or oppressed by the suns
heat bowel complaint, ETC., and for this reason
should always keep on hand DR.. Henley's Celery,
Beef and Iron, as it is excellent remedy fol-
such complaints. All druggists sell it,
HANDMADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Wheeler's Hotel, Towson
town. makes to measure all kinds of LADIES AMI
GENTS SHOES AND Doors. Correct styles and ii
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
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Winter Enjoyment

Winter Enjoyment
There is happiness in clinging
To garden gate and swinging
On balmy summer evening with the maiden that
you love-
But in winter it is sweeter
In the sitting room to meet her
And hug her to your bosom as you nestle near the
stove.
In such situation
You are safe from observation,
And you needn't dread the falling dew or damp,
malarial fog
While vows of love you're making,
And till your leave you're taking,
You need have no anxiety at all about the dog.
A New Turnpike Company.-A certificate
has been filed in the County Clerkss once LOT the
incorporation of the White Hall and Hartford
Turnpike Company, and the following are named
as incorporators Pleasant Hunter, Thomas l..
Parrish, William Wise, Christopher G. Slade, Chas
E. Cathcart, Thomas Lytle and Samuel Black, OF
Baltimore county, and James B. Ayres of Hartford
county. These gentlemen are also the directors
to manage the affairs of the company for the first
year. The capital stock is $4,000 divided into
900 shares of $40 each. The new pike is to run
from White Hall, on tho Northern Central rail-
way to a point on the Hartford county line, near
shawsville, being nearly five miles in length.
An Ungrateful Tramp.-About five months
man Smith, applied at Mr.. Alfred G. Lees, in
Dulany's Valley, for work. He was given en-
lipIoyment on the farm and as he conducted him
self we'll, was industrious and apparently trust
wortay, Mr.. Lee allowed him many privileges, and
his wife had been particularly kind to the stran
ger. Last Sunday Mr.. Lee and his family went
to church, leaving Smith in charge of the house.
When they returned he had departed, taking with
him his best clothes and a shot-bag containing
SIG in silver, which Mr.. Lee had placed in chest
in the house. Since then nothing has been heard
of the ungratefu scamp.
Death of Colored Minister.-Rev. j. j..
Herbert, pastor of the African M. E. Church at
Randallstown, I'd district, died at his home at Ca
louisville, Baltimore county, on the 18th instant,
of consumption, aged II years, being the Oldest
itinerant in his Conference. He was an earnest
worker in the church, as we'll as an advocate OF
the of his race, and was a native OF Wash
ington county. He had accumulated by his in
dustry property amounting in value to about
! $4,000. He leaves q widow and four children.
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Religious Notices.

To,osoatopa M. E. Church.-Preaching to-mor-
row Sunday, at IL a. m, by Rev. D. A. Foard
and at u p. m by the pastor, Rev. watson case.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening, at -
o,cIock. and class meetings on Thursday, at p.
m. and Friday evening, at u O'Clock.
Trinity P. e. Church, To0sonto.on.-
Sunday by the rector, Rev. w. II. II. Powers, at
IL a. m. and u p. IN. Bible class Wednesday at
400 p. m.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. H. H. Powers, in the Public Hail. every oun-
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE C'
MARCH TERM, 1886.

Hon. George Yellon, Chief Judge; Hon. Dacid
Fowler, Associate Judge; N. C. Burke, Esq
States Attyj John w. Shanklin, Esq,
Clerk Silas Y. Miller, Esq, Sheriff.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20

Will Set Aside.-The case of Robert Patter-
son vs.. John Beveridge, executor of Andrew Pat
terson, deceased, of Baltimore county, removed
from Towsontown, and which had been on trial in
the Hartford county Circuit Court for two weeks,
was concluded on the 10th inst, the jury return
ing verdict for the plaintiff, all the five is
sues presented which were ~ that the alleged
will Of January 18th, 1885, was not the will of
Andrew Patterson. (2) That at the time of the
execution of the alleged will Patterson was not of
sound mind. (3) That Patterson at the time of
the execution of the alleged will did not know
the contents thereof a, That the alleged will
was procured by undue influence, and ~ that
the execution was procured by undue influence
practiced by his wife or some other person. The
case was an intricate one, requiring much labor
in its preparation, and was ably handled on both
Sides
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Eklo, 9Th District.-Mr. E. F. With

Eklo, 9th District.-Mr. e. F. Wilhelm is
erecting store house at Middetown.
Mr.. David Hoshall is suffering from at
tack of rheumatism, and Mr.. Jacob o. Michael is
slowly recovering from his recent illness.
Mr.. James H. Mccullough, auctioneer, is re-
ceiving good prices at his numerous sales.
DR.. Geo. P. Yost is connected with the editorial
staff Of the Glen Rock (Pa.) Item.
Religious services are being held twice day
at the Baptist church, and at Hoffmanvile revival
services are held every evening. 0.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20

Fine Hot Houses-The editor of the Eli
colt City Times lately inspected the hot houses
of Hon. James A. Gary, at Gainesville, which are
in charge of Charles Basser. He says the houses
contain many choice plants, most of which are in
bloom at this time. There can be seen ripe
strawberries delicious tomatoes, lettuce and many
other vegetables ready for use. Green lemons
are hanging from the boughs of the trees. The
principal attraction is the banana trees. They
are about fourteen feet high and six inches in
diameter and the leaves on them are tremendous
in size. One stalk alone contains one hundred
and fifty bananas. Mr.. Bassler raised these trees
himself and with pains and care has been quite
snccnssfnl in his nndertnkinp.
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Returned After Long Absence.-The
Sunday American says: "Mr. VIM. II. Graffin, a
yer, Colorado, where he went twenty-five years
ago for his health. He was engaged in the West
in the cattle herding business twenty five miles
north of Denver, where he owned and operated a
cattle ranch. The climate greatly benefited his
health, which became impaired during his service
in the Union army and he now expects to locate
in Baltimore county and engage in agricultural
pursuits. Meeting his old acquaintance of nearly
a quarter of a century ago, he was, he said, sur
prised to find young men who were beardess when
he left, now middle-aged. His relatives hardly
knew him, and many of his old friends have join
ed the dead. Mr.. Graflin is entirely restored to
health"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20

To Relieve the Maryland Central from
Taxes.-In the State Senate on Wednesday, MIR.
Slinglulf, of Baltimore county, introduced bill
to exempt the Maryland Central railroad from
taxation for the period of ten years. AS the road
has labored under many disadvantages, and in
view of the important fact that it has greatly
benefited the sections Of country through which
it passes, it would seem no more than just that
this bill should be passed. Below we publish the
full text of the bill:
A bill entitled an act to erempt the Maryland Cen-
tral Railroad Company from local taaes an Bal
tin,ore and Hartford counties for the period Of
ten gears.
WHEREAS, The construction of the lines of rail-
road now consolidated as the Maryland Central
Railroad, has contributed greatly to improve prop
erty in Baltimore and Hartford countless and to
increase the taxable basis thereof and whereas
the money to build said road was furnished in
great part by persons living outside of said coun-
ties, who, owing to the financial condition of the
road, have not for long period, and are not now,
receiving any interest on their investments and
whereas this road never having received State,
municipal or county aid, is believed to present
almost the only instance in this State OF railroad
built without corporate assistance, therefore,
SEC..1. Be ii enacted by the General Assembly
of Maryland, That the Maryland Central Railroad
Company, and all the stock, franchises, property,
rolling stock and assets thereunto pertaining and
belonging shall be except from taxes assessed or
to be assessed thereon by the local authorities OF
said counties of Baltimore and Hartford for the
period of ten years from the date of the passage
of this act.
SEC. 2. And be 1t further enacted, That this act
shall take effect from the date of its passage.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20

Delightful Sunday School Entertain
ment.-The Sabbath school attached to Waverly7
Baptist church, of which Mr. L. Scott Carswe is
the efficient superintendent, gave most delight
full entertainment on the evening of March 9Th,
the affair being under the immediate supervision
of Mr.. Carswell, assisted by Miss Ella Hamilton.
1t was an occ .sion fraught with much pleasure,
not only to the interested auditors but to the chill
dren as well, who did their best to please, and 1t
is quite safe to say they succeeded. The exercises
were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Harris,
pastor of the church, followed by admirably rem
dered solos and duets, of which the audience
showed its hearty appreciation by frequent encores
The Rev. Mr.. Phillips, of Broadway Baptist
Church, who was present by invitation, gave a
most amusing and interesting lecture upon Welsh
ministers of former times. The Rev. Mr.. Dckson's
talk on Sunday school work was also highly ap-
precated. A most pleasing feature was the music
furnished by a trio of guitars, which was both
sweet and artistic throughout the entertainment
was most enjoyable and so successful that it may
soon be repeated. The church was crowded with
an intelligent and appreciative audience, who
will not miss the opportunity, should one be pre-
sented, of witnessing repetition of the entertain.
ment.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-20

Philopolis, 9th District.-The regular week
Iy meeting of the Philomatharia society was held
on Tuesday night, and an unusually Interesting
programme was presented, as follows: Essay
Miss Lizzie Underwood; selections, Miss Dora
Miles, Miss Emma Matthews Warren crimes ana
Geo. G. Duncan; recitation, Miss MINNIE MlcheaI
biographical sketches-Wm. Cullen Bryant by Z.
Thos. Matthews; Daniel Webster by DR.. Edward
Benson; John B. Cough by W. W. G. Stewart
debate-"Resoved, That the Mexican war, on the
part of the United States, was justihable. Al
firmative, W. W. G. Stewart and Geo. U. Duncan
negative, DR.. Edw. Benson and Warren Grimes.
Decision in favor of the former. Question for the
next meeting, March 23d: "That trades unions
are q disadvantage to commercial interests"
Miss Harriet Belt, sister of the late Kinsey Belt
and Mrs. Richard Cross, died at her residence,
near Hohmanvile, and was buried at Jessop's
church on the 18th. She had numerous friends
about Philopolis where she lived for many years.
Mr.. Stephen Gill, a we'll known farmer who died
on the 18th inst, was buried at Black Rock Bap-
tist church on Tuesday morning. Rev. Mr.. Chick
conducted the services.
On Sunday night last Rev. F. A. Chick preach
ed at Union Chapel, Sparks Station, to very
large and appreciative audience. Mr.. Edward
Austen contemplates adding two class-rooms to
this Chapel.
Mr.. Austen lately returned from Georgia, where
he saw peas ut least foot high and fruit trees IN
full bloom. portion OF his family are stiii In
the South, where they will remain until about
May.
The weather has been favorable to farmers and
blowing is now going on actively.
The Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club met
at the residence of Mr.. John d. Matthews, ON
Saturday evening last.
Mr.. Thomas Gorsuch who has been in Europe
nearly two years, is now in Rome and writes home
that his health has very greatly improved. lie
expects to remain away another year at least.
Mr.. Austen, who is shipping milk to the city,
has purchased property near Boundary avenue,
which will be devoted to his dairy interests and
which are in charge of Samuel Conn.
Mr.. Austen has purchased from Mrs. Susie
Sparks, 16 acres of land, extending from Sparks
Station to his farm, and will connect the two by
wide avenue. 1t is reported that he contemplates
the erection of a number of summer cottages along
this avenue, which, when opened, will be aplen-
did improvement to the neighborhood.
DurT
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DEATHS.

Deaths Tributes, &C., 10 cts. Elm.
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Want the Charter Amended.-The Bear
Democrat of last week says: "Messrs. John A.
Robb and w. S. G. Williams, of Baltimore, were
in Belair, on Tuesday, to meet the Hartford coun-
ty Commissioners, to ask their approval Of an
amendment of the charter of the Baltimore and
Havre de Grace Turnpike Company. A bill for
the proposed amendment is now before the Legis-
ature, which provides that the Turnpike Compa-
ny shall surrender to the county all that portion
of their road in Hartford county, extending from
Bush to the Little Gunpowder, distance of about
six miles The road is represented to be in ex-
cellent condition and the company has lately built
an iron bridge the Little Gunpowder, at a
cost of 81 200. 1t also stated that the turn
pike does not pay the expense of its maintenance,
but by surrendering the of the Hartford coun-
ty portion to our Commissioners the Company will
be enabled to keep up good road from the Lit
tie Gunpowder to Baltimore. 1t was further urg-
ed that unless relieved to the extent indicated the
turnpike company would be compelled to suffer
their charter to lapse entirely. There is one toll
gate, near Jopps Cross Roads, on the portion OF
road which the turnpike company desires to turn
over to the Hartford county Commissioners The
Commissioners were not in session, but the matter
will be laid before them at their next meeting"