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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

From the 10th District.-The Junior Gun
powder Agricultural Club met at the residence Of
Mr.. George E. Shelley, Saturday last, with a
full attendance of members and Mr.. N. R. Miles
as the representative of the Senior Club. 1t was
reading meeting and the handing in of crop re-
ports. Such was the interest in the reports, that
the reading was dispensed with. Mr.. Shelley was
so successful last year that his report the best
of the members. His wheat averaged 19 bushels
per acre, oats A bushels and potatoes at the rate
of 800 bushels 1t was noticeable that the land
showed great improvement. The hostess knew
well how to prepare for the physical wants of her
guests and amply provided the necessaries of life
to their great satisfaction.
An all-day children's service will be held on
Sunday next, Both inst, at Clynmalara M. E.
Church. Revs. j. II. M. Lemon and Nelson R.
Miles will be present and make addresses.
Rev. Nelson R. Miles will preach at Wesley
Chapel M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon next.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Dedication of Catholic Church.-The
new Catholic Church in this place, heretofore
known as st. Cyprian's, was dedicated on Sunday
morning last under the name of st. Francis of
Assist. The ceremonies were conducted by
Archbishop Gibbons, assisted by Rev. D. i. Ly-
man, of St. Mary's, Govanstown, and Rev. Theo-
dore D. Meade, pastor of the church. The services
began at ten o'clock, when procession was form
ed, which moved around the church and entered
at the front, moving up the middle aisle. After
these services high mass was celebrated by Father
Lyman. After the Gospel, Archbishop Gibbons
delivered an excellent sermon, taking for his
text, "When the spirit of truth is with you, He
shall teach you all truth" He dwelt on the his
tory of the Christian Church, from its establish
ment down to the present time. He spoke of the
blessings of Christianity and drew clear picture,
comparing Christianity with the pagan system of
ancient days, and the inidelity of modern times
as elaborated by Herbert Spencer, Huxley, Oar
win and others. In conclusion he said "The gift
of faith is of the most precious gifts of God,
which, if once lost, can never be recovered, Cul-
tivate your faith and do not expose it to the dan
gers of infdeIity." The Archbishop spoke for
more than an hour.
After the services the Archbishop entered the
sacristy, where he received throng of visitors,
among them great many Protestants.
The interior of the church was beautifully dec
Grated with a profusion of rare flowers. The
music was particularly fine, Miss Ady presiding
at the organ. There was very large attendance
upon the services, the church, which has seating
capacity of about four hundred, being too small
to accommodate all. There is still a debt remain
ing upon the church, but the congregation hope
soon to be in condition to clear this off.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Struck by Lightning.-During the progress

Struck by Lightning.-Duringt the progress
of the thunder storm on Saturday night an oak
tree standing in Sandy Bottom, short distance
above Towsontown, was struck and shattered
The bolt glanced from the tree to small frame
house, about forty feet distant, occupied by col
ored man named John Smith and his wife. The
Notwithstanding was torn off and other damage
done, but the occupants were not hurt. They saw
what appeared to them large ball of fire pass
through the room and out the door, but doing no
damage inside.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Sale of Property in oxford.-Messrs. W

SeemuIler Co., auctioneers, sold the premises,
in the village of Oxford, Baltimore county, on
Tuesday last, for Henry W. Fox, Esq., attorney
named in a mortgage from Solomon A. Foutz to
the Waverly Building Association of Baltimore
county, a lot of ground, so by 100 feet, and i'm
proved by a two-story brick house, with Mansard
roof, to A. D. Clemens, Jr., for $3.50. The prop
erty is subject to ground rent of 500 per annum.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Call Accommodates Chestertown TX.

Call Accepted.-The Chestertown (Kent
county, Ne,os of last week says: "Rev. W. W.
Reese, of Georgetown, this county, has been elected
pastor of the Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church,
near Sweet sir, Baltimore county. Mr.. Reese has
been serving the churches at Georgetown and
Kennedyvil!e for several years and his change to
another field of labor will be regretted by host
of friends both in and outside of his church. He
is able minister and pure Christian gentleman"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Retirement of a Faithful ofacial.-TI

Retirement OF a FalCnIul OIlCldl'-1ho
Belair Democrat of last week says: "Mr. Pleas
ants, chief engineer of the NJ G. R. R., will prob
ably retire from the service of the company the
first of June. Mr.. Peasants has been in the SER
vice of the company since its organization for
work, and by his fidelity to duty has earned the
appreciation of Directors, Receivers and other
managers of the road. He only retires now in
pursuance of the policy adopted by the present
Receivers to reduce expenses and, if possible, to
place the road on paying basis"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Earnings of the N. c. R. R.-The Northern

Earnings OF the N. Q. Il. R.-The 0rthern
Central Railroad Company reports its gross earn
ings for April at S411 1886; expenses, S27O775,-
SO; and net earnings, $40, 64l.37, being de-
crease of S5O,127 as compared with the cores
ponding month of last year. This gross earnings
of the company for the four months of this year
were 1,7O2,62S42, and earnings, S656,427.OS.
being decrease of S67 ,297.44 as compared with
the corresponding period last year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Judgment Extended in the Tivoli Case.

Judgment Extended In the T1vol1 Case.
On Saturday last the judges of the Howard
county Circuit Court heard argument in the case
(removed from Baltimore county, of the State OF
Maryland, use of Thomas Ryan, against Lowrey
J. Albert on motions in arrest of judgment, for
new trial and to remand record. The case was
one of eleven suits for damages against Mr.. Low
rey J. Albert for loss of life caused by the break
ing down of the pier at Tivoli in July, 1883, and
tried at the March term of that Court. The case
was tried before jury, whose verdict was in favor
of the plaintiff for 81, 800. The motions were ar
gued by Mr. Henry e. Wootton in favor of, and
Messrs. John J. Donaldson, W. Starr Gephart and
Daniel NJ Murray against them. Motions were
overruled and judgment extended, with interest
and costs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Fine Stock Horse.-The Percheron stallion,
"PiIote," owned by Mr.. E. Cuttings Merryman,
should be patronized by the farmers of this county
if they desire to raise heavy draught horses. He
is large, heavy boned horse of kind disposition.
For particulars, see advertisement.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Watch Your Silver Dollars. :


vania exchange says counterfeit silver dollars of
the respective dates of 1881 and 1885 are in ex-
tensive circulation in some sections of the country
and for the benefit of our business community we
give the following description of these spurious
coins which are well calculated to deceive the un-
wary. They of lighter weight and little
thicker than the genuine. The lettering is some
what imperfect and shallow, and the letter "w''
of the word eve" in the legend SIN God We Trust .
entirely filled up. The plating is thin and easily
wears off in places. This latter is said not to be
the rule however, of the bad coin is bright
and has the appearance of being new.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Assaulted his Father.-Joseph Coe, son Of
Mr.. William Coe, who rents the Kellogg farm,
near Lutherville, brutally assaulted his father on
Tuesday last. They had some words when the
young man picked up board and struck his
father the head, telling him to the ground.
He then continued the assault and would no doubt
have killed the old gentleman but for the presence
of another son, cripple, who handed his father
something to defend himself with. This is the
second time within year that Mr.. Coe has been
assaulted by this son, and the attention of the
Grand Jury has been called to the matter Mr..
Coe is II years of age and quiet and inoffensive
man.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Arlington, Sd District.-A magic lantern
exhibition was given by lady at the school-house
here on Monday evening. There were many
historical and comic views which were interesting
and pretty. The audience was composed chiefly
of children, with few grown people.
The effort to have the postoffice reno we'd to the
station has not thus far been successful and now
rests quietly.
Owners of currant and gooseberry bushes are
somewhat disturbed by the attacks made on their
bushes by a new insect which destroys the leaves.
Mr.. Stubs has opened q store under the new
hall.
The recent rains have benefited the grass, of
which there is fine crop. BESSIE A..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Five Mile Hill, Hartford Road.-Mr. r

Five Mile Hill, Hartford Road.-Mr. Robert
Moore, of this place, recently Tossed very fine
Alderney bull, which he valued at $500.
Capt. Shackeford has recently erected some fine
improvements on his property.
Mr.. E. G. Christopher has opened meat store,
and has also wagon on the road in order to sup
ply his many customers.
Belmont avenue is being much improved under
the supervision of Mr.. Raspe.
Services are being held at st Andrews P. e..
Church every Sunday night. There is talk of
changing the hour to sometime in the afternoon.
believing it would be more agreeable to the con-
gregation. AID.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Singular and Fatal Accident.-George
Holyland, of Kingsville, 18th district, met with
singular accident on Thursday of last week,
which caused his death twelve hours thereafter.
He was employed by William 7. Barton, who
farms Mr.. Thomas Shields's property, in the 10th
district, near Sunnybrook, and was engaged in
shearing sheep. By some means the shears which
he was using were forced into his stomach, pro-
ducing a wound which terminated as above stated
Deceased was young man and leaves wife and
four children. His remains were inferred at st.
Johns Church, Kingsvlle, on Saturday. DIR.
Charles Bagley was called and did all that was
possible for the unfortunate man.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Some 9th District Roads.-Messrs. Edi-
tors From my own convictions, well as the
expressed wishes of some of our good neighbors,
1 have ventured to write short article about our
roads. As the Supervisors and Commissioners
do not seem to pay proper attention to them, it is
but just that for safety and comfort the citizens
should take the matter in hand. Recently an
cident happened that might have resulted very
seriously. owing to miserable gully (Which
might have been filled with little labor and small
expense). A wagon wheel slid into it with such
force that the driver was jolted off and wheel
passed over his ankle, causing painful injury.
I would especially call attention to the road
from Phoenix to the Warren factory, on through
to the York pike; also, the road from the paper
mill bridge past Ashland, to the York pike. True,
the rains have done much damage, but before the
wet season they were in miserable, disgraceful
condition. The subject has long been discussed
and slightly agitated, but there the matter has
been allowed to drop. Why is it =? We pay heavy
taxes; our section, in most instances, permits of
having elegant roads-greater space, at least. 1
am not road mender myself, but do know how
one could be improved. I think much of the
labor expended on them is gross misuse Of the
money. We hope the time may come when JUS
tice will be melted out to us and when the people
may demand better roads or refuse to pay their
tax bills. AN OUTRAGED CITIZEN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Masonic Bazaar in Belair.-A grand

Masonic Bazaar in Belair.-A grand bazaar,
in aid of the building fund for the new Masonic
Temple and Assembly Room, will commence in
Belair, Monday, June 18th, and continue until the
18th, from to 10 p. m. each day. The ladies
who have charge of the affair have been energeti-
caly at work some time and have left nothing
undone that would tend to the of the enter
prise. A large number of costly articles will be
exposed for sale, and a valuable herd of Jersey
cattle will be auctioned off on Thursday, at p.
NJ, for the benefit of the bazaar. For the convent
ence of those living along the line of the Maryland
Central railroad, special south bound train will
leave Beair at sos p. m. for Baltimore, thus en-
abling those who may go up by the afternoon
trains to spend several hours at the fair and reach
their home in good time, the train passing Tow
sontown about 9 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Confirmation Services.-C Confirmation SER
vices will be held at St. Andrews Protestant
Episcopal Chapel, near the Hartford road, on
Sunday night, May 3Oth, at o'clock. The SER
mon will be preached by Rev. Mr.. Sykes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Rayville, 9th District.-Hearing that a
grand instrumental and vocal concert was to be
held at Hereford, on Friday evening last, for the
benefit of the M. E. Church grave ard, and feel
ing quite solemn, thought L would strike out for
that serious village and what effect the vocal
and instrumental powers of the fair ladies of that
section would have upon me- The concert was
held in the Odd Fellows hall, which was nicely
decorated with flowers and evergreens for the oc
casion. The programme was we'll gotten up and
was participated in by Misses E. Sheppard, Annie
Sheppard, Edna Keech, Nellie Campbell, Lille
Leroy, E. Barnes, NJ. Morrison, L. Upton, Messrs.
W. P. Price, II. Stout and Harry ]. Stout. Where
all did their parts so well I must particularize
Miss E. Sheppard's splendid performance on the
piano, Miss Nellie Campbes readings, especially
her "Trouble in the Amen Corner" little Edna
Keech's "Pine Apple Gallop," Miss Annie Shep-
pard's "Birdies Ballad" and the "Honest Irish
Boy" by Harry j. Stout. st. James orchestra
added much to the entertainment. The gentle
manly ushers, Messrs. Scott P. Matthews and
Charles Knight could not pack near all into the
hall who sought admission.
Wheat, rye and oat crops are very promising.
Electioreering for county officers has already
commenced. Rather too previous.
A Democratic friend of The UNION said to me
the other day that "'Nestor's' letters alone are
worth more than the subscription price of the
paper" If the working classes would read his
letters, especially on the labor question: it would
be greatly to their advantage.
Is "M. A. R." one of your 18th district cores
pondent's, dead? MAJOR.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Tuesday, June LIST, by George Whitelock, trus-
tee real estate near Pimlco.
Monday, June 14th by N. Charles Burke and Il.
R. Boarman, trustees, the valuable proper
ty known as Cross Keys HOTEL on the Falls
road.
Tuesday, June 18th, Sherff's sale of lot OF
ground in the 9Th district.
Monday, June 21st, by M. w. Ofutt, insolvent
trustee, real estate in the 10th district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Court of Appeals.-In the Court of Appeals
on Thursday, the case of levin vs.. Uzuber, judg-
ment was reversed with costs, and new trial re-
fused. Messrs. r. R. Boarman, John L. Yellott
and Col. MaulsbY represented levin.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE co.
MAY TERM, 1886.

Hon. George Yelloh, Chief Judge; Hon. David
Fo,rler, Associate Judge; ". C. Burke, Esq,
States Atty; John W. &""ktln, Esq,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
settlement of Contested Will Gas

settlement OF contested VIII Case
The Sun of Monday says: "The controversy
over the will of Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, who
died April 10, 1881, at "Montrose," her home,
near Reisterstown, Baltimore county, has been
settled Mrs. Anderson left an estate appraised
at S131 900. She distributed S24, 900 among Che
representatives of her sister, Maria Murray, and
her brothers, William and Robert Stirling, and
gave Montrose to Archibald Stirling, Jr, and the
remainder of the estate to her brother, Archibald
Stirling Sr., president of the Savings Bank of
Baltimore, who was also made executor. The
will was filed in the Orphans Court of Baltimore
county, and proved April 20, 1881. The caveat
Directing to the will fled September 20, 1882.
by Elizabeth R. Stirling, daughter of Mrs. An
derson's brother, William Stirling Mrs. Elizabeth
Ann Stirling, Archibald I. Stirling son of William
Stirling; Stirling Murray and Alexander Murray !;
Harriet L. Gable, daughter of Robert Stirling,
and her husband, James II. Gable. The cavea-
tors claimed that Mrs. Anderson was not capable
of making a will. The defendant averred that
Mrs. Anderson was of sound mind. Issues were
made and tried in the Superior Court, Judge
Brown presiding, and resulted after eighteen days
actual trial, in verdict sustaining the will.
Judge Brown ruled that there was no sufficient
evidence of undue influence, the execution was
admitted and the only question left for the jury
was the one of mental capacity. The plaintiffs
appealed and the case sent back for another
trial. This will be avoided by the settlement, the
terms Of which are that Mr.. Archibald Stirling,
Sr., pays to the contestants the sum of $4,000
and the legacies under the will. The costs are
equally divided.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Eutaw NJ. p. Church, Hartford Road.-Preach-
ing every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. j. M. Gill,
at II a. m. and S p. m. All invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Trinity P. e. Church, To'osonto1n. reaching
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. II. Powers, at
IL a. m. and u p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
400 p. m.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
w. H. HI. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sun
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Won the Hat.-Some time ago Mr.. Wilson
Townsend, of the 18th district, Baltimore county,
made a bet of fve-dollar hat with Mr.. William
B. Chairs of Anne Arundel county, that he would
market the first peas this spring. Mr.. Chairs had
to pay for the hat Mr.. Townsend having appeared
in market with the first peas on Friday morning
of last week.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
A Famous Old Line.-The Baltimore Amer

A Famous Old Line.--The Baltimore Amer
dcdn of 23d inst, contained interesting account
OF Mason and Dxon's Line, from which we extract
the following "Along the boundary line of Mary
land, which separates the state from the states OF
Pennsylvania and Delaware are lot of curious
looking stones, planted solidly in the ground.
They are battered and wea her beaten by the un-
feeling hand of Time, and that worse than worth
less vandal, man. Some of them are marked on
one side with the letter and on the other side
with the letter M, while others are carved with
elaborate coats of-arms. The country folks living
on the border land, from habits of long associa-
ton, gaze at the hoary old veterans with indifer-
ence, and when one of the old stone soldiers is
uprooted by the running of road or the like and
falls prostrate he is left to lie ANONYMOUSLY in
the mud, with no Old Mortality in homespun to
restore his moss-covered glories. The stones,
however, of great interest to antiquaries, stu
dents and strolling sketchers, because they mark
not only the boundary line of the state but some
important historical transactions way back to the
year 1850. The stones on the east and west line,
between Pennsylvania and Maryland, mark the
famous Mason and Dixon's Line, which has pass
ed into proverb. This line is the line of de-
NARRATION between the North and South.
"The i've mile stones have engraved upon them
on the side facing Pennsylvania the arms of
Thomas and Richard Penn, and on the side facing
Maryland the coat of-arms of Lord Baltimore.
lHe intermediate stones nave Cne lnlIldl leILerS
for Pennsylvania and Maryland engraved in SIM
liar style.
"The Maryland Historical Society has had for
years in its possession paster-cast taken of the
Baltimore arms with the significant bar sinister
across it from one of these old stones.
"Mr. William J. Burton, of Baltimore, has
very handsome farm, named "Fulton," on the
Northern Central Railway, just on the border
line, which had one of the old stones planted near
the centre of the front gate Not long ago he
presented it to the Maryland Historical Society,
and it will doubtless form exceedingly valua-
BILE addition to the relics of eye olden time"
"Mr. Burton, in speaking of the stone said:
cit was taken up by workmen who were building
a new road, and thrown on the side of an earth
bank. There it remained for fourteen years.
Finally had it planted on the lawn in front Of
my house, and surrounded it with an iron railing
The workmen who undertook the job, planted the
relic head downward and 1 knew nothing about it
until visited my farm the succeeding summer"
"AlI of these stones were cut in England and
shipped to this country"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

The Lutherville Meeting and Picnic
We are informed that the farmers meeting and
picnic, to be held next Tuesday in Ridgeys
grove, at Lutherville, promises to be one of the
largest assemblages of the representatives of the
agricultural community which has come together
of late years. The time is comparatively a leisure
one with our farmers, and they, with their fami-
lies and friends will be on hand in force The
speakers who have been invited and who will be
present to make addresses, are eloquent and con-
vncing public speakers and they will select as
their themes topics which bear with much weight
on the attention of our farmers. They will con-
sider of course the labor question; the desirable
ity of combination among farmers for the promo
ton of the interests of their class and of the pub
lie: the instrumentaties which offer for attaining
this end the influence which agriculturists ought
to have in directing. legislation, but which they
fail to exercise because of their isolation and of
their subsection to the demands of partisan poll
tics. All three of tho announced speakers enjoy
the reputation of being effective and convincing
orators.
The latter part of the day will be devoted to
dancing, games and other social amusements, in
which young and old may engage. Ample arrange
ments will be made for feeding those who do not
care to be burdened with carrying lunches, and a
regular dinner, sandwiches, ice-cream and other
edibles will be offered the hungry multitude.
The manufacturers and dealers in farm ma
chinery have been invited to exhibit their wares
on the grounds and it is likely quite number
will avail of the opportunity to show the merits of
such goods as will soon be in demand.
The Northern Central Railway makes low ex-
curson rates, and many visitors are expected
from other parts of the State.