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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Horse Thief Arrested.---Hezekiah Wells
colored, who few weeks ago stole horse, saddle
and bride from John r. Crew, living near Emory s
lime kilns on the Little Falls, has been arrested
by Duputy Sheriff Whiteford, of Hartford county,
and in default of security was committed to the
Hartford county Jail for his appearance at court.
Wells was cantured at the farm of j. F. Thornton,
Hartford county, and the horse was found in field
near by, where it is supposed Wells had turned
him loose after riding him.
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Seriously Ill.-Mrs. Higle, the venerable wife
of Mr. Samuel M. Higle, of Glenarm, Long Green,
has been critically ill this week, suffering from
dysentery. At last accounts her physicians had
but slight hopes of her recovery. She is sister
of the late Mrs Benjamin N. Payne, formerly a
resident of Towsontown.
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Give Old Virgins a Chance.-Wiggir

Give Old Virgins Chance.-Wiggins,
the Canadian weather prophet, is not dismayed,
but insists that the great storm he predicted for
this fall will be on hand. He says he does not
anticipate any further great change in the wealth
er until fall. September" he says, "will open
cold and stormy, premonitory to my great storm
commencing on the afternoon of September 18th,
and the great war of elements will come as sure as
the sun is in the heavens. 1t will be storm OF
unparalleled violence, and after sweeping across
the Atlantic and traversing the country, will ex-
haust its energies upon the rugged front offered
by the Rocky Mountains"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Horse Killed.-A few days ago a young
horse belonging to Mr. Washington Stevenson,
near Towsontown, killed himself in q singular
manner. He was being worked in a cultivator
when he became unruy and rearing up fell back
wards upon it. One of the iron teeth of the Gull
tivator was driven into his body, producing
wound which caused his death in a few minutes
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31
MARYLAND
M AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 20, 1886.

Besides theregular Collegiate Course, embracing
ENGLISH, the CLASSICS and the SCIENCES, special
Courses in AGRICULTURE, CIVIL and MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING and APPLIED CHEMISTRY are provi-
ded, under the direction of A FULL CORPS OF
PROFESSORS AND FMINENT LECTURERS.
A liberal equipment in the shape of Chemical
Laboratory and Museum of Minerals, Woods,
Seeds, Skeletons, Charts, &C., is also provided.
The Cadets are under Military Organization and
Discipline.
Send for Catalogue giving full particulars as to
Courses of Instruction, Terms and Scholarships.
Location unsurpassed for beauty, healthfulness
and convenience of access.
Address, UGUSTINE ]. SMITH, President,
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE,
Prince Georges County, Nd.
July 24.-St.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

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 BooTs Correct styles and fit
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Proposals for Coal.-0n Wednesday the
Board of County Commissioners received pro-
posals for furnishing coal for the of the court
house, aims house and Jail. The bids were as
follows E. 7. Ware-At aims house $50 tons No.
l at SIS p; SO tons No. at 1852; Jail, so tons
No. at $4.79 court house, so tons No. at S4.S
Corkran & Sons-At aims house, $50 tons No. at
$5l5; so tons No. 8 at 1918; at Jail, SO tons No.
at $40 at court house,5O tons No. l. at $40.
Messrs. Corkran & Son were awarded the contract
for supplying the aims house and Jail, and e. T.
Ware for the court house.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

A Good Pig Story.-Dr. Martin L. Jarrett,
of Jarrettsville brother of DR.. James H. Jarrett,
of this place, has an unusually well equipped pig
that is real curiosity. 1t was plugged alive lived
several days and is now preserved in alcohol.
This remarkable animal, which is OF about the
usual size, has eight legs two tails, four ears and
three nose holes and all of them are perfect. Up
to the present time Jarrettsvile takes the cake
pig stories, and the truthfulness of this one can be
relied on.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Powhatan, I'd District.-Mrs. Ellen Watts,
consort of Mr. Gassaway Watts, of Powhatan,
died Tuesday, July 9th, of dropsy and heart
disease, of which she has been long sufferer
She was a member of the NJ E. Church for many
years, an estimable woman, benign mother and
a devoted wife.
The Powhatan NJ. E. Church, through the fes-
rivals held by the ladies' has put on real Sunday
dress, the old ceiling having been removed and an
artistic paneing inserted, the walls repapered and
a new carpet with essential trimmings, all of which
give it quite new appearance. The choir, con-
sisting of fifteen members, with Miss Minnie Mil
Ter organist, is quite an auxiliary to the church
and no doubt its great improvement, as almost
every ear is enchanted by the harmonic periods of
good choir, ladies and gentlemen versed in mel
odys fine arts.
The mill is running on full time.
Little or no sickness is in the place. Any who
are sick of the heated brick and morter of Balti-
more and wish to regale themselves in the coun-
try, cannot do better than take the Powhatan cars
at the western terminus of the Red line, which
passes through perhaps the most romantic of the
rural parts of Baltimore county, and visit the his
toric city of Powhatan. Its mayor, Mr.. J. w.,
will show them the sights. T.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Stoning Pic Mic Party.-A bus party from
Fairy Grove, in the Necks, was returning home
Tuesday evening and while passing through High
landtown the omnibus was attacked by several
men, who pelted it with stones, injuring several
persons and badly frightening the ladies. The
county police afterwards succeeded in arresting
Frank Scott and A. P. Hall, who are charged with
perpetrating the outrage and they have been
committed to Jail here. If proven guilty they
should be severely punished.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31
Something About a Self. Made Mar

Something About a Self Made Man.
Two weeks ago THE UNION contained an interest
ing sketch of the three sons of Gen. James G..
Clarke who were all born at Ashland, Baltimore
county. The same article was also published in
the Baltimore Sun, and correspondent of that
paper gives some interesting facts in connection
with the early history of the father of these worthy
young men. The writer, referring to Gen. Clarke,
says:
"He secured employment originally as rail
carrier in the road construction department of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad His first applica-
ton for work to DIR. Woodside, then superinten-
dent of transportation, met with the common re-
fusal-"No need for you" The tall, lank, un-
calmly boy, with great earnestness, replied:
doctor, must have work, and if you will give
it to me I will earn more than my pay" The old
master looked at the speaker, and was so favora-
bly, impressed that he said, 81 will give you en-
poyment laying tracks at one dollar per day."
This offer was eagerly accepted, and the Freder-
lex county boy, then just passing his nineteenth
year, kept his word He always earned more
than his pay. He worked hard and intelligently,
gaining advancement and increased pay rapidly.
One time his capacity was exhibited by an ac-
cident. The track was encountered by an unwieldy
wreck. Young Clarke, then section superinten-
dent, conceived and executed the idea of building
a track around it, and prevented serious delays Of
numerous trains. When he had charge of the
Ashland Iron Works he saved them from destruc-
ton, when Confederate force was raiding in the
neighborhood, by going out to meet the party and
pers.s~ ILL.,, tl>-,, sI-----L- - 81.
time his extraordinary capacity and energy saved
the extinguishment of the fires in the furnaces at
Ashland by a threatening freshet; it required
ceaseless work, night and day, to do so, but it
was done. AS president of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, he was also the right man in the
right place, and was the first of its presidents to
show that the great State waterway, from Cum
berland to the Potomac, could be made to pay
1t is said out West that he has walked the entire
length of the Illinois Central from New Orleans
tc Chicago, and knows every foot of the way by
personal inspection"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

The Western Maryland Still Branching
Out.-We copy the following from the Shippens-
bury (Pa.) Ne,os of recent date: at is said the
Western Maryland Railroad Company is nego-
tiating for the purchase (Which is about compile
ted) of the Hanover Junction, Hanover Gettys-
burg Railroad, line about sixty miles in length,
which connects with the Western Maryland, twenty
miles from Baltimore, and runs to Gettysburg. 1t
is proposed to extend this line from Gettysburg
to point on the Harrisburg & Potomac Railroad,
thus making a short route by which coal can be
brought from the Philadelphia & Reading to Bal
timore, and at the same time give the Western
Maryland an entrance to Gettysburg"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Rossville, 18th DESTRUCTION the 10th inst.
VIM. Hall, respected colored man residing at
Walnut Grove, Back River Neck, died of cancer
of the bowels. On the 23d inst. George Doll died
of lockjaw, he having previously had nail run
into one of his feet.
Mr.. John Chenoweth is threshing around and
the smaller vehicles do well to keep out of his way
when he is moving.
Not long since new porch floor was made in
front of the Stemmer's Run station house, which
is quite an improvement to the place.
Heavy freight trains are running on the new
B. & o. r. R., conveying to and from Baltimore
coal and other commodities. Passenger trains for
some cause are not running on the road as yet.
DR.. VIM. H. Mace has recovered from his illness
and believe is able to attend to his patients as
usual.
Mr.. Oliver Crossmore, who resides on the Golden
Mine farm, located on the Philadelphia turnpike,
nine miles from the city, is engaged in building
an addition to his dwelling house. he having taken
down the old part used as q dining-room and
kitchen, which had been built about century and
a quarter ago. This property was first owned by
Mr.. John Buck and more recently by his grand
son, John Buck of B., and is now owned by Mr..
George Crossmore, of California. PRINCIPIo.
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Appointment of Magistrate.-Gov. Lloyd
has appointed R. Edwin Hook, of Towsontown, q
justice of the peace for the 9th district, Baiti-
more county, in the place of Philip L. Moore, de-
ceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Trinity p. E. Church, TO,osontoom.
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. II. Powers, at
IL a. m. and q p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
400 p. m.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. H. II. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sum
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
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Some Timely Advice.-THE UNION has
always been prompt to warn the citizens of this
and other towns of the absolute necessity of OBJ
serving proper as to the sanitary condition
of their surroundings, and as the following from
the Baltimore Sun is timely, we reproduce it in
the hope that it may serve to emphasize what we
have already said on the subject:
"The country newspapers Of Maryland in a
number of instances note the fact that the town
authorities at county seats bestirring them
selves in the matter of improving the sanitary
condition of their localities. This is an important
matter, and The Sun has frequently urged the
need of closer attention to the condition of streets
and alleys, and of yards and gardens attached to
houses, and the premises generally, in all towns
and villages. In the smaller towns the tempta-
tion to violate sanitary laws is found in the gen.
eral immunity from disease, owing to ordinary
heathfulness of location, and it has been frequent
ly the case that fatal outbreaks of disease have
occurred in naturally healthful neighborhoods,
owing to neglect in removing filth or in preserv-
ing the water supply from contamination. Clean
illness in the streets is even more important than
cleanliness in individual households, for in the
latter the effects of neglect are generally local,
while in the former they may extend to the entire
community. 1t has been found practicable to ma
teray reduce the death rate by rigid observance
of sanitary laws, and if the latter were enforced
in all the towns of Maryland there would doubt
less be marked Improvement Of the public health,
even in our naturally healthful State"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

They Probably Have the Man.-0n the
night of the Goth of last April the barn of John
w. Rhine, at Pine Orchard, Howard county, was
burned by an incendiary and several horses per-
ished in the flames. But the carcas of the best
horse was missing after the fire and this led to the
belief that he had been stolen and the barn burn
ed to cover up the theft. This afterwards proved
to be true as the missing horse was afterwards
sold in Baltimore. A few days ago the Baltimore
police received information that James Henry,
alias Henry Linden, had been arrested in Lancas-
ter, Pa, as suspicious character, and two officers
went to that city to take look at him. They
identified him as the man who had sold Mr..
Rhne's horse in Baltimore. The Lancaster Er-
ominer referring to the arrest of this man. states
that he was first convicted of setting fire to the
barn of Thos. A. Clark, in Drumor township, and
the larceny of horse December 18th, 1870. For
this he was given 20 years in prison. He was dis
charged from prison last August, having served
IA years and 7 months. He is said to be 81 years
old 1t is thought that Henry will prove to be
the man who was Familiarity known about the
Broadway market, Baltimore, as Clutch Hen
day or two after Henry sold the horse in Bal
timore he was in Towsontown and spent some
time here. When he left he went in the direction
a. Hortnern Central train tor the North. me
detectives, who were on the hunt of Henry, reach
ed here shortly after he had taken his departure
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improvements at Timonium.-


ing of the Board of Managers of the County Agri-
cultural Society was held on Monday at the fair
grounds to concert measures for the of the
annual fair, which is to be held this year on
September 18th, Sth, 9th and 10th. The interior
of the exhibition hall is to be much improv-
cd and among other things wire screens are
to be provided to protect articles that are dis
played upon the tables. The grand stand is to
to he enlarged, it having been found too small last
year to accommodate the throngs who attend the
fair. The judges stand is to be moved towards the
south side of the grounds. This change will add
to the length of the quarter stretch and will give
better view of the horses before they pass under
the wire. The track itself, heretofore very rough
and uneven in places, is to be leveled and graded
the north side rendering it in all respects bet
ter and faster. The restaurant is to be enlarged
and improved and other alterations an additions
inside upon the grounds that will render them
more comfortable and attractive.
Mr.. William B. Cockey was selected as marshal
in the place of Mr.. Blair, who was compelled to
decline the post on account of business demands,
which will not allow of his giving the necessary
tine to its duties. Mr.. George H. Elder was
made superintendent of horses and Miss Belle
Breckenridge was asked to resume the chairman
ship of the committee of ladies who are charged
with the reception and arrangement of the multi
tudinous articles which make up the display in the
household department
From the various sections of the county encour-
aging reports we're received as to the excellent
spirit prevailing with the people concerning the
fair, and the determination on their part to do
their best to make it excel in every department
those of previous years. The extended premium
list and the large premiums offered in many Sec
tons have had an encouraging effect. The larger
purses offered for the trots and races it is also be-
lieved, will result in making better sport and
much interest is felt in anticipation of exciting
events on the track. 1t is hoped likewise to have
some diversions which will add to the variety of
the attractions of the fair, the policy of the
ayers being to provide as far as possible some
thing for every taste.
After some discussion it was determined to sell
the same privileges as were sold last year. The
suggestion to return to the policy of 1884 in this
matter was not favorably considered, the action of
the Board having been adopted under positive in
structions from the stockholders themselves in
their general meeting. Offers for privileges and
bids from bands DESTROYS of furnishing music for
the fair it will be seen by the advertisement of
the Secretary in another column, are invited up
to noon of Saturday, August Nth. 1t was unani-
mously resolved to grant the request of the Bati-
more county branch of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union for permission to erect a booth
on the fair grounds from which will be dispensed,
free, temperance literature in popular form and
copious supplies of ice-water.
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BALTIMORE, MD.

We have new line of Spring Styles. Gentle
mems Fine Buttoned and Lace Shoes. Ladies'
Hand -Sewed Buttoned and Lace. Also, Misses
and Children's Shoes. Every pair sold guaran-
teed as represented. All Kinds and Styles of
Slippers. ApLotDec'Zo.
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Eutav NJ. p. Church, Hartford Road.-Preach-
ing every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. j. M. Gill,
at IL a. m. All invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Philopolis, 9Th District.-The second quar-
terly meeting of Hereford circuit convened on
Saturday last at Jessop M. E. Church. Rev. W.
F. Speake, P. E. preached an interesting sermon,
after which lunch was heartily partaken OF in
the grove. At 1.30 the many interests OF the
church were considered and the financial report
given. 1878 was handed in for ministerial sup
port. Mr.. Frank 1. Duncan was approved as
trustee of the church. The next quarterly meet
ing will be held at Hereford, October I'd and Sd.
On Sunday morning, the weather being in
clement, prevented as large a congregation as
usually attends at the yearly meetings at Jessops
Church. The afternoon being more favorable,
the numbers were somewhat increased. Rev. Mr..
Speake being absent in the morning, Rev. DIR.
Hodge, of Connecticut, preached an interesting
sermon. At O'Clock young peoples meeting
was held, conducted by Rev. S. M. Afford. Mr..
S. Merryman Anderson made an address, and at
o'clock Rev. Mr.. Sreake preached. The services
throughout tie day were much enjoyed.
The recent picnic of Union Chapel Sabbath
school, which convened at the residence OF Mr..
Austen, superintendent of the school, was of such
interest and pleasure, that deem it worthy of
notice. There was a large attendance of the
many families represented in the school. The
treat of confectionery, &C., was bountful, and the
display of fire works beautiful. The grove was
brilliantly lighted with Chinese lanters. Elk.
pressons of appreciation were rendered for the
privilege of such spot for enjoyment and for the
treat by the officers and teachers of the school.
The officers and teachers took tea with Mr.. and
Mrs. Austen and assisted in arranging for the en-
tertainment.
Rev. Mr.. Hodge preached at Union Chapel on
Sunday evening last. He left this week for the
North, but his family will remain with Mr.. Aus
ten for some time.
Rev. S. NJ. Afford will preach at Jessop's
Church, on Sunday next at 1870 a. m, and at
s p. m. at Union Chapel.
Our farmers will about complete their harvest
ing this week, and some have already commenced
blowing for fall crops. Mr.. Edwin Austen cut
about $50 tons of hay.
Mr.. Benjamin Blottenberger, who had been very
ill at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Burton, died
at an early hour Thursday morning.
The corn crop will equal that of last year,
though it has not had the attention it should have
had cabbage of good size and quality is being
marketed; the tomato crop is late and will not
be gathered before the 18th of next month ; the
potato crop is fair but there is complaint of
rot. The turnip seed that has been sown is COM
ing up nicely. Owing to the frequent rain and
wind storms the oats crop was saved with diff
Guilty. PHILoPoLIS.
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The Warner Property Sale.-Last week
THE UNION stated that the country seat of the
late Mr.. Warner, on the Maryland Central rail-
road and Homeland avenue, had been sold by Mr..
H. c. Turnbull, Jr., real estate agent, to Mr..
Gabriel Duval, of Baltimore, for $4,000. On We'd
nesday of this week Mr.. Denison Reside. of Bal
timore, in company with Mr.. Duva, called at THE
UNION Office and stated that the sale of this prop
erty had not been effected by Mr.. Turnbull that
Mr.. Reside was the purchaser at $4,000, and that
he (Reeside) afterwards sold the property to Mrs.
Gabriel Duvar for 10000
In report of this sale We made an error in
stating that Mr.. Turnbull sold the property to
Mr. Duval, as he sold it to Mr.. Reside who after
wards transferred it to Duval.
In order to convince ourselves that Mr.. Turn.
bull had actually made the sale as stated in our
issue of last week, we called at his Office, in the
city, on Thursday afternoon and he kindly show
ed US the whole correspondence which took place
between himself and Mrs. Wheeler on the subject
She says that Mr.. Turnbull is her authorized agent
and that she recognized no other person as having
authority to transact any business here for her
Il is certain that the money for the property was
paid in Mr.. Turnbul's Office and it is also certain
that he sent her draft for the same on Wednes-
day and that he received the regular commission
for making the sale, all of which his books show
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To,csonto,cn III. E. Church.-Preaching to- NOR
row Sunday, at IL a. m. and at p. NJ, by the
pastor, Rev. Watson Case.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening, at
o'clock, and class meetings on Thursday, at p.
m, and Friday evening, at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-07-31

Twelfth District Items Constable Samuel
Markley, on Wednesday, arrested William Butler,
colored, on suspicion of stealing mule, which he
then had in his possession.
Barney McCrea, an insane pauper, was taken
in custody by officer Councilman on Wednesday.