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The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06
An Interesting Damage Cause.-The civil

An Interesting Damage CAse.-The civil
case of James Cuum VS.. the Northern Central
Railroad Company, removed from Baltimare
county, was tried in the Hartford county Circuit
Court last week. The plaintiffs side of the case
was set forth substantially as follows:
James Cullum, man of seventy years of age,
residing at Phoenix, bought ticket at Cockeys-
vile, on the 25th of May, 1883, good for the day
from Cockeysvile to Baltimore and return. Mr..
Cuiium went to Baltimore on this ticket and be-
tween six and seven o'clock of the same day he
went to Calvert station passed the gates, had his
ticket examined by gatekeeper, who pointed him
to the train he was to take; he got into the car
and waited until train started when near Wood
bury conductor took his ticket and punched it,
and afterwards returned and told him the train
he was on did not stop at Cockeysville, and that
ho would have to get off at Lutherville and wait
until local train came along an hour later, that
would let him off at Cockeysville. Cullum said
he got off train about hundred yards from plat
form went back to station house and waited un-
til next train and went home that the conductor
refused to recogize his ticket because it had been
Cancelled, and that he was obliged to pay addi-
tional fare to Cockeysville.
The defendants stated that at the time of occur
renee Mr.. Culum lived at Phoenix, beyond Cock
eysville; he took an express train for Cockeys-
vile at S.45 that one local train left before and
one after the S.45; express did not stop at Cock
eysville; Cullum could and should have known
that the S.45 did not stop; Cullum did not pass
through gate at Calvert station, and ticket was
not punched; conductor found him on express
tain and saw ticket; told Cullum train did not
stop until it got to Parkton, 10 miles beyond
Cockeysville; Cullum was boozy and told con-
dlctor to let him OFF at Phoenix conductor went
buck and told him that as Mr.. Young was to stop
al Lutherville he could get off at Lutherville and
tske next train for Cockeysville; Cullum refused
ald conductor stopped train near Lutherville;
went to CulIum and took his bundle and helped
Chlum out and went on with train; Mr.. Culum
rtmained at Luthervie and went on next train
t. Cockeysvlle two hours later; he (Cullum) got
OF train of his own motion; express trains cannot
Stop without orders, and no damage was done ex-
cept the delay of two hours, which delay was
clased by Mr.. Cullum taking the S.45 train, by
mistake of his own, when he could and should
haze taken the eight o'clock local train.
Oapplication of counsel for the Railroad Com
pan the Court instructed the jury that the plain
tiff as only entitled to recover the sum of fifteen
cent the amount of money plaintiff paid for the
rideom Lutherville to Cockeysville, the distance
coved by plaintiffs ticket. The jury returned
vdict for that amount and costs, on which
judnent was entered.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06
Sales Advertised ip ''Tbe Upiop. "


Tuesday, March 9th, by Mary L. Matthews and
A. r. n Price, the farm of the late Geo.
Matthews, % miles from Baltimore, near
Glencoe, N. C. r. r.
Tuesday. March 9th, by John I. Yellott, assignee
of mortgage, real estate in Hereford, be-
longing to Daniel j. YOSt.
Tuesday March 9th personal property OF ThoS
RI Jenifer, at Loeb Raven, M. @. X. X.
Thursday March 11th, personal property of VIM.
G. Bowen, at Fowner's Seven-Mile House,
Hookstown turnpike,
Monday March 18th, real estate and personal
property of Phineas Hartley, on diamond
Ridge, I'd district, on the Dogwood road ex-
tended.
R5hgrng- 10 j. Da0lu rUsC anu M1re::' no
Tuesday, March 10th, VIM. s. Keech, Trustee,
leasehold property, improved by four frame
houses, situated on the Washington road,
18th district within short distance of the
city.
Saturday, March Goth. by Wm S. Keech, trustee,
real estate of Henry H. Hofacker, in the
9th district.
Monday, March 22d, by R. R. Boarman, trustee,
real estate on Chestnut Ridge.
Monday March 22d, real estate of the late Francis
Sparks in the 10th district.
Wednesday, March oath; personal property Of
Henry Fl. Carroll, near Phoenix, n. G, +: r.
Thursday March 25th, personal property of Mrs.
Harriet Chew, at EPSON, adjoining Towson-
town.
Saturday, March 27th by r. R. Boarman and NJ.
w. Offutt, trustees, real estate of The late
Wm H. Holloway, in the 7th district.
Saturday, April Sd, by NJ. w. Offutt and Edw. n.
Rich, trustees, real estate at Gingrich's Sta
tion, w. NJ. X. Il.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06
A Poetical Puzzle.-A correspondent sends

A Poetical Puzzle.-A correspondent sends
the following "puzzle." We have not tried to
solve it, and most likely would fail if we did, but
perhaps some of our readers, who have more time
to spare, can make it out. Here it is:
1t is as high as all the stars,
No well was ever sunk so low;
1t is in age, five thousand years,
But was not born an hour ago.
1t is as wet as water is,
red db bqt ifat, as rE SEoYd Yfs asg sgTItiagy; Itiagy
Shines like the sun and burns like fire.
No soul nor body to consume
No fox more cunning, Ounce more dull;
IT'S not on earth, tits in this room,
Hard as a stone and soft as wool.
fTis of no color, but of snow,
Outside and inside black as inks
All red, all yellow, green and blue
This moment you upon it think.
In every noise this strikes your ear,
Twill soon expire, twill ne'er decay,
Does always in the light appear,
And yet was never seen by day.
Than the whole earth it larger is,
Than small pins point tits less;
I'll tell you ten times what it is,
Yet, after all, you shall not guess
IT'S in your mouth, twas never nigh
Where'er you look you see it still;
Twill make you laugh, twill make you cry,
You feel it plain touch what you will.
The gentleman who sent the above found it on
page so of Willis Gaylord Clark's Literary Re-
MAINS" In 1885 Clark was and editor of The
Philadelphia Gazette, and the "Remains" are a
collection of his poems, stories and miscellaneous
articles. He died in 1S41, and his book does not
give any answer to the puzzle, though it tells
readers "this enigma is well worth an hours work
and can be solved"
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

Shrewsbury Items.-The great storm of the
winter, which has prevailed the past week, has
been unusually severe and in many instances de-
structive. The grain fields being bare, it is feared
much injury has been done to the crop. Very
little business has been done during the storm
Stock, where it has been exposed, has suffered
terribly and the end is not yet.
Some robberies have been committed in this
vicinity during the past week. On Thursday
night of last week the first of the burglars entered
the store of Mr.. Eli Mcdonnell, of this place, and
carried off about $50 worth of goods and about
S5 in cash. The next morning some of the goods
were found along the track of the N. G. R. R. by
went from here to the railroad aud in attempting
to board passing south bound freight train,
dropped some of their plunder. A couple of sus-
picious characters were noticed on the street late
at night who no doubt were the parties who COM
mitted the crime and made their way to Baltimore
In the matter of destruction of the property of
Mrs. E. Brilliant by fire the night of the 22d
ult the loss to the real estate and machinery is
nearly covered by insurance, but the personal
property is total loss. An effort has been made
to discover the incendiary, but up to this time
without success. 1t has been ascertained that he
rode gray horse, for in this flight his horse
struck the end of sleigh shaft in the road, knock
ing the sleigh over and a bunch of gray hair re
mained attached to the end of the shaft His
course was eastward from the premises The
neighbors heard the rapid movements of the horse
over the road mile from the scene of the fire.
Our Board of School Directors has resolved to
build new school house in this place, want
much needed. Our citizens have also resolved to
build suitable town hall, an institution much
needed here. K.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06
Hanbv,,le Cd District.-The month Of

Hepbville, I'd District.-The month OF
March is certainly venting its spleen upon us, as
it has been blowing regular hurricane Tor the last
five days. and is about as cold as at any time in
the "dead of winter" While the wind has done
a great deal of damage in the city, very little II
any has been done in the county, especially IN
this part of it, The surprising feature of this
blizzard is that it has blown from the same point
of the compass 80 long and continuous.
While the tyrant and oppressor gloats In op
preston, they must remenb ber that there is cnord
in the he .rt of each individual common to the
human family. 1t responds to the joys and
the sorrows of one common brotherhood. Wnen
the smile is wreathed it is tuned to the one wnen
the tear is shed it vbrates with the other Touch
ed by the finger of oppression its plaintive move
ments arouse attention to the oppressed, till the
finger of dsapprobaton, if not of scorn, has point
ed out their trials and cruelties with such telling
clearness that the hearts of even oppressors must
releut and accord with those whom they have
wronged For such "privileges and rights" the
car conductors and drivers are everywhere asking
to-day. Their "trials and cruelties' are now
engaging the sympathies of the public heart. An
article recently published in the Sun, AYERS "that
the grinding powers of past years must cease"
Throughout his appreciative article d. W. Glass,
the author, has spoken sense. To him, as well as
to all other agencies at work to effect an anchor
alton of the condition of the laboring poor, the
car conductors and drivers together with all the
overworked among the laboring classes) hereby
extend their warmest thanks for this feeling CO.
operation in behalf of Comparative privileges
aud rights with other men," which the tirant and
oppressor will soon be made to feel, if they do not
now.
The White Grounds private school numbers
sixty five pupils, which makes it quite laborious
upon the teacher. The highest number in school
last week was ffty-seven.
The next grand improvement to our goodly
heritage is new church. The old one is In q
very dilapidated condition indeed, and to repair
it would require almost much as to build new
one Hence the determination to build in the
spring. About one-half the required amount has
been collected. A goody portion, necessary to
purchase bell, carpets and chandeliers for the
new church, has been collected.
The people of this district regretted very much
wneu 4nr. Cn'Ss. AsvSoio .~in0o dv"n as rug
lister of voters and Mr.. Chas. N. Bush appointed
in his stead, but now that the Office has passed
into the hands Of Mr. Alfred H. Slade, the people
feel better satisfied I.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

Eklo 9th District.-Mr. George Wentz, who
has been visiting his parents here, has returned
to Indiana.
On account of rain on the 25th ulto., the anti
Belt commission meeting was not held.
Two of our efficient Justices of the Peace were
not re-appointed they, however, have the satisfac
ton of making good records.
The Messrs. Rinehart, of Rockdale paper mill,
have bought the 81 acre farm upon which Mr..
jeff Bollinger resides, for $4,000.
Mr.. VIM. Bulls only child was buried at the
Union Meeting House on the I'd inst. o.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06
LOCAL ITEMS.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS

Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at III and $50 a. m, and 434 P. m; ior
Belair, at 9.39 a. m; for Loeb Raven, at 1O4o a.
M. and 2.44 D. m; for Forest Hill, at 5.5S p. 10.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
diate stations at 500, 9O7, 1119 q. m, and lO5,
3.21, 4.45 and 5.3S p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at 9.49 a. M, and 3.30 p m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore ana lnterme-
diate stations at 9.2S a. m, and 5.24 p. IN.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06
Lauraville, Hartford Road.

Lauraville, Hartford Road.-On Tuesday
night last our neighbor, Mr.. Wm II. Reed, lost
faithful mare that had attained the remarkable
age of 80 years, having been in his service for 20
years, but had not done much work for the past
two years, owing to her enfeebled condition. Mr..
Reed being kind horse master, no doubt pro-
longed the old mares life beyond the allotted
time.
At Andrews Chapel on Sunday, 7th inst, at
o'clock p. M, Rev. VIM. Stringer will preach his
farewell sermon, after a faithful service of three
years. He has made many friends during his So
journ here, and Notwithstanding his delicate
health, was very rarely absent from his pulpit.
BELLE.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

TEw AND EXTENSIVE COACH WoRKs.-Mr M. y.
Kiroy who is known in Baltimore as one OF the
best carriage builders in the country, is now build
ing an extensive factory at Govanstown, on the
York road, which will soon be finished and in full
operation, giving employment to a large number
Of experienced mechanics. The main building is
l27x4O feet and three stories high with all depart
ments separate and complete, in every particular.
The smith and wood shops are 30 by 40 feet and
are connected by platform to the main building.
When completed this will be the largest carriage
factory in the country south of New York, and
all is facilities for doing frst-class work will be
unsurpassed. Having the advantage of city
builders in the matter of rent, taxes, &C., Mr. Kill
roy expects to turn out the best and handsomest
vehides at prices that will defy competition and
which will recommend themselves to good judges
of such work as unsurpassed for style, finish,
durability, &c. Tho "Klroy Road Wagon" has
q wild, spread reputation among gentlemen dri-
vers, oy whom they are esteemed in all respects
Al. He will also build sporting and pleasure
carriages of all styles, and his facilities for re-
pairing will be unsurpassed. Mr.. Kilroy's repu-
ttion as frst-class mechanic is we'll known SO
that those who patronize him may rest assured
that none but first-class work will be permitted to
leave his factory.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

PhiIopolis, 9th DlStrict.-The Senior Gun
powder Agricultural Club held its last meeting at
the residence of Mrs. Dickinson Gorsuch. Much
interest was manifested in the stock and the abun-
dant products of the farm. Economy in farming
was the principal question discussed and it proved
one of the most interesting talks the members
have yet had. The ladies present when asked
their views said women did not receive as much
credit they deserve for the prosperity of the
farm, and that when adversely overlook the farm
then she had to bear the blame. At the conclu-
sion of the discussion q bountiful repast was set
before the members, to which they did ample JUS
tice.
The Junior Agricultural Club met at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Eli A. Matthews, on Feb. 10th, and
among other questions discussed was that of an
nual manuring. The ladies of the house enter
tanned their guests very nicely.
Rev. Joel Brown has completed his three years
labors among our people and they have not failed
to acknowledge his fathfulness and wish him in
his new field of duties pleasant surroundings and
happiness.
At the adjourned quarterly meeting held at
Gorsuch's Hall, Feb Goth, the different appoint
ments of Hereford Circuit reported nearly their
required assessments for preachers. salaries and
benevolent purposes There such favorable
report that the salaries, 1925 for each minister,
were assured. 1t is the wish of the official board
that as Rev. Joel Brown, preacher in charge, is
required TO leave, tnat MS equal In every respect
be sent in his place. The Circuit has never asked
for any particular minister but always receives
and does its duty in caring for and helping those
sent in the Christian work.
A road thirty feet wide is about to be construct
ed from Union Chapel extending to the property
of Mr. Nelson R. Miles. The improvement will
be a great advantage over the road now used, and
will cause more favorable business at Sparks
Station. 1t is thought other improvements will
follow the opening of the road. Mr.. E. Aus
tin intends properly grading and fencing it on
both sides. PHILoPoLIs.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06
Foperty Transfers in BALTIC. Co

EOp6rty transfers In BalCO. COuQGy.-
Des, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, ETC., re-
ceiI for record in theoffice of the Clerk of the
Cirit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS AND ASSIGNMENTS.
WnL. Roberts, trustee, to E. NJ. Needles.
A. Clemens, Jr, to Lennox Birckhead.
G. Belt and wife to Clara M. Brown.
A. Clemens, Jr., to Jacob Ii. Aull.
Ere Rice, &C., to G. S. Keerl.
Ma,aretta Hayes, &C., to Agnes A. Reside.
Jantt Davis & wife to Isaiah Darlington,
Herich G. Tieck, atty, to J. H. Landwehr.
job E. Tofling to Herman Engel.
Heiy J. Horn to John Hinkel, Jr.
Micael A. Mullin, atty, to Adam Appel.
Dael J. Foley, trustee, to Milton Snowden.
Jot P. Schoal & wife to Geo. E. e. Timanus.
Jot I. Mix G. wife to Christine Deichert.
Los Maier to VIM. III. Oliver,
VIZ III. Oliver & wife to A. d. Clemens, Jr.
job J. Leicht to Geo. H. Pagels.
Ge, II. Pagels to J. Leicht, &c.
Hay D. Richardson to Martha Richardson,
Rot Biggs, trustee, to r. G. Macgill, &c.
! 3teetSHty Commissioners of Baltimore County to
erdinand G. Dugan.
F.. Dugan to A. z. Warfeld.
AL. Warfield to Fredk. Arndt
Harry Stockbridge, &c. to James Young.
l.. LEASES.
Ltnox Birckhead to A. D. Clemens, Jr
CFa M. Brown, &C., to Charles I. Belt.
Ret S. Carswell wife to E. z. Cooper.
Jaes Young to Samuel Ii. Barry, Jr.
Jaes Young & wife to Thos. F. Mullan.
ASSIGNMENT OF MoRTGAGES
S.. Shoemaker to Saml M. Shoemaker, trustee.
Akander Blair to Barbara Bowers.
Bpara Bowers to John 7. Ensor.
MORTGAGES.
Jon Opitz & wife to j. F. Pfeifer, Sr., $4,000.
c. Harrison & wife to Central S. Bank, SIS, 900.
BY. Gorsuch to C. M. W. Cockey, 81 900.
A.V. Frzzle to J. II. Stump, S223.34.
j.. George & wife to German A. +. l. Co. 900.
Isah Darlington wife to S. M. Shoemaker,
500.
A.. Rogers wife to E. A. Lynch, S1,5OO.
w. L. Stork to C. S. Keerl, $4,000.
Lken Grimes wife to VIM. Coney, $3.50.
Frlk. Arndt, &C., to A. z. Warfeld, $3.50.
RELEASES.
Lenox Birckhead, admr., to A. D. Clemens, Jr.
Tbs. Nelson, &c., to George Lycett.
Une Sam L. & S. A. to Henry Eckert.
Amew Banks to Laura Lee Capron.
Ch, J. Bonaparte to Chas. 7. Belt.
Waerly B. A. to Augustus D. Clemens, Jr.
pS .--.-SoaI=Mr nenry Y.
rurbull, Jr., real estate agent, sold a few days
ago-or Mr.. George T. Sadtler, the country seat
of tit gentleman, situated on the east side OF the
Yor turnpike, half mile above Govanstown, to
Mr. Virginia D. Austin, at price that has not
Dee made public. The property contains q
acs and is improved by commodious residence
IN all the necessary outbuildings. The pur-
ch,er, Mrs. Austin, is sister of Mr.. John A
DUANE, whose handsome country seat is situa'
te6n Roland avenue.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

Change Of Location.-Mr. VIM. P. Barton,
who has for some years been working the old
Remington farm, in the 11th district, near
Kingsville, has rented the fine farm of Mr.. Thomas
Shields, in the 10th district, near Sunny brook.
Mr. Barton is regarded as good farmer and we
are glad he has been so well suited in the change
he ia about to make.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

Rockdale, I'd District.-Visions of the de-
lights of house. cleaning have been floating
through the minds of the house keepers here for
several weeks, and it required an almost super
human effort of the will to refrain from indulging
in this necessary and fascinating occupation.
The attractiveness of house-ceaning has often
been questioned by the men, but, taking the
women-folks' evident pleasure in the exercise as
a convincing argument and proof we come to the
conclusion that they quite decided in regard
to the matter. Hasten, house se-cleaning season
The exercises at Mt. Olive Lyceum for the past
two weeks have shown general improvement.
Those declining to perform duties assigned to
them are now very small minority.
Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy were surprised
evening last week by the arrival at their house
of party of friends bent on having good time.
They succeeded in their efforts and passed such
delightful evening that Wednesday arrived en-
tirely too quickly and it took them two hours to
realize that Feb. %, 1886, was indeed numbered
with by gone days. The delicate appetite of one
member of the party was the only incident that
marred the complete enjoyment of all present.
IKE.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

Horse Killed.-John Wagner, assistant florist
at Hampton, had a horse killed in Towsontown
on Sunday afternoon last in peculiar way. He
was riding the horse and in attempting to cross a
ditch he began rearing and fell, receiving internal
injuries which caused his death in short time.
Wagner was not hurt.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

Death Of Highly Esteemed Lady.-As
heretofore announced the estimable wife of ex-
County Commissioner Benjamin Il. Jordan, died at
the residence of her husband in the 7th district,
on the 18th ult. correspondent says: at is
with feelings of respect and sympathy, mingled
with sorrow, that record the death of Eliza, be-
loved wife of B. F. Jordan, who after months of
patient suffering, quietly breathed her last on
Wednesday, 18th. The family circle is broken,
loved one is gone, the husband and father as he
enters his abode will miss familiar face, the
partner of his joys and sorrows has left him to
continue alone lifes wearisome journey. The
children as they pass from room to room will feel,
as they notice things that belonged to mother,
that she is no longer there to give them counsel
and advice. Her accustomed chair is empty, and,
they glance at it they each with feelings of
row will say to themselves, 1T was mothers, and
as they lay away articles for mementoes to be
kept by them for long years to come, they will do
so with feelings of the most profound respect and
sorrow, for mother is not here to care for them
now. Her mission is ended. Nobly and we'll has
she fulfilled it, leaving behind her as an example
a we'll spent life AS wife and mother she was
quiet and unassuming, loving and beloved by
large circle of friends. The sorrowing ones have
our heartfelt sympathes in their bereavement"
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

small Fire.-A small frame house belonging
to Mr.. John g. Rider, situated near Sandy Bot
too, west of the York road, was burned on Mon
day night last, involving loss of about 5000
The dry grass surrounding the house took hre
and large space was burned over before it could
be ubdued.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

Mg- Mike A. Do had another turn in Baltimore
this week, and he is not member of the police
force either.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

@D-The Baltimore American says "the ex-
change of civiities between Collector Webster and
Collector Groome is so cordial that one almost
wishes that both could continue in ofice.'
The Baltimore County union., 1886-03-06

4 Barn Burned fine barn on the prop
ery of Mr.. John A. Dushane, on Roland avenue,
OF district, took fire a little before o'clock ON
Wednesday, night last, and was entirely consumed,
toether with large quantity of hay and other
prvender, involving heavy loss. The cause of
til fire is unknown, but is supposed to have been
ofncendary origin.