The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-10-16

Thirty FIVE members Of the Towson Guards
were measured for their new uniforms ON Tues
day night. The dress is to be the same as that
worn by the regular U. s. Army-dark blue frock
coat and light blue pantaloons.
Coos" Myers horses, "Green Mountain
Boy" and edwin A, which were offered at pab-
lie auction at the Cecil county fair last week were
not disposed of The first named was bid to $500
and the latter to S475-probably by1bids.
The new steeple of st. Tb0mas's Catholic
Church, Hampden, has been completed. 1t is 1874
feet high and cost about $1,000. The new bell,
which weighs 2.575 pounds and cost over $500,
was blessed on Sunday afternoon last by Cardinal
Gibbons, who on the, same day administered con-
hrmation to laff,e class of candidates.
--Mr.IShn G. Donaldson. principal of Ruhls
school 9Th district and one of the vice presidents
of the Baltimore County Historical Society, who
several weeks duration, is now getting better
slowly. When he RECEIVERS sufficiently, he will re-
sumo his interesting letters to The UNION.
Mr.. Nathaniel Watts. Of Pikesville, Sd dis
trict, has been appointed storekeeper in the In
ternal Revenue Department of Maryl land, at a sal
airy of 81 per day. 1t is said that DR.. Shaw Sc
cured the appointment for him. Mr.. Watts was a
candidate tor Sheriff of Baltimore county in 1885
and came very near securing the nomination.
III the DIOOQeu nOrse CLASS 1T tuo DOiah
fair this week, Mr. George W. Yellott, of Long
Green Valley, was awarded first premium for his
stallion Baron" In the general utility class the
first premium was awarded to stallion "Harry
Arlington" entered by Mr.. Joshua Ridgely, OF
Baltimore county. Mr.. William Wesley, former
" of this county, carried off second premium for
four mule teams.
Judge Maulsby and wife, of Westminster,
spent several days here the past week, having
=. e pnlts he Ind
who is a brother of Mrs. Sarah Jane Yeott. was
engaged in the case of 0wings VS.. the BALTIC. d
Ohio R. R. Company, which was concluded here
on Wednesday. Mrs. Maulsby is native of
Baltimore county, out has lived in Carroll the
greater part of her life.
William Webb, a married man about as
years of age, living Glen Norris 4th district,
suddenly disappeared from his home few days
ago. Jennie Taylor, young girl who lived in
the family of Mr. John Smith, of the same neigh
borhood, disappeared about the same time, and 1t
is believed they went If s9gsthsE and are now IL
Der of the Catholic church.
"A young lady, formerly resident of Balti
more county, but whose home is now in Philadel
phia, has just returned from a three months tour
of Europe. She has relatives in Towsontown and
these she did not forget during her travels bring
ing with her present for each, purchased at
points in England, France and Switzerland, and
which were received here this week, with place
and date of purchase written upon each package.
Catholic churches in Baltimore county have
made the following contributions in aid of the fund
raised by that denomination for the Charleston
sufferers: Govanstown, 500; st. AIMS, York road,
ss3; Mt Washington, $50; Woodbury., $50 ;
Texas, $45; St. Joseph's, Belair road, SAB 81 /;
Upper Falls, S37; Long Green, S34.44; Sacred
Heart, Canton, 1898; Pikesville, $33; St.
Frances, Towsontown, $50; Reisterstown, 500. so.
d >eA
was married on Wednesday afternoon, at "Maple-
wood" on the York road to Miss Margaret L.,
daughter of Richard W. Gator, Esq. The we'd
ding was to have taken place in the evening, fol-
lowed by reception, but the critical illness of
Mr.. Charles R. Gator, the brides brother, render
ed the recall of the invitations necessary and the
wedding was private. The young couple left for
the North wedding tour.
Capt. E. Herman, of the Sheppard Asylum,
attended the Talbot county fair, held recently at
Easton, and speaks in the highest terms of the
hospitality extended to himself and other visitors
from a distance. The officers of the Society, he
says, unremitting in their attentions and did
all they could to contribute to his pleasure and
comfort, for all of which, of course, he felt very
grateful The Captain says he never met a more
agreeable and open handed people.
Again the subject of starting bank in
Towsontown is being agitated and it now looks as
Hatch, of Lutherville, has taken the initiative in
the matter and was canvassing here on Monday
for subscriptions to the capital stock, which has
been liked at $50, 900, divided into 500 shares of
500 each, large number of which have already
been taken. The name of Col. John G. Cockey,
of Lutherville, has been mentioned for president
of the new institution.
Meeting Of Baltimore County Grange
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Grange was held in the hall of Centennial Grange,
on the Dulany's Valley pike, near Meredith's
Ford, on Thursday of last week, Mr.. Edward S.
W. Choate presiding. The attendance was large
and the proceedings were of an interesting char
acter. Among the visitors was Mr.. Cheston, of
Anne Arundel county, who made an excellent adj
dress on Grange subjects. Among other matters
it was decided to hold public meeting of the
farmers of Baltimore county at Towsontown, next
February. Several members made addresses.
Mr.. William B. Sands said that farmers are the
only members of the community who are not
bound together.--Lawyers, doctors, -naeshonios,
and even undertakers are organized. Farmers
alone have been isolated, and have not reaped the
benefits of their labors. Farmers could never get
what they should have until they were able to de-
msnd it, and organization was the only way to
get in that position.
Mr.. C. Lyon Rogers spoke of the great advantage
thorough organization of the farmers would be to
them, both individually and a class. Farmers
we're not energetic enough, and would allow them
selves to be imposed upon. The subject of an ex-
perimental station had been agtated until thirty
four counties were interested in it. Everything
was tending towards it; our Legislators had prom
Used to support it. When we are thoroughly or
gained we can get our experimental stations.
We can have farmers in Congress and in the State
Legislature to give us our rights.
DR.. G. NJ. Bosey spoke of the benefits of the
Grange, and could not see why the farmers hest
tated to take hold of it; why they would not Or
ganize societies for their protection when so much
would be gained by it. They would not organize
unless driven to it; they let others getthe benefit
of their toll, while they looked on, and made no
effort to emily what rightfully belonged to none
other than themselves.
The ladies of Centennial Grange provided
sumptuous dinner for all present, and afterwards
a vote of thanks was rendered them.
Among those present were Col. D. M. Matthews
and wife, Col d. Jenifer, Mr.. and Mrs. Washing
ton Stevenson, Thos. B. Todd, John E Swift, DR..
M. Merryman, Geo. H. Merryman, Richard H.
Woollen, John Piersol, VIM. B. Cockey, Miss
Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Lyon Rogers, Mrs. Joshua
F. c. Talbot and daughters, Mrs. Capt. Herman,
the Misses Rider, Mrs. Joel Hayes, Mrs. John G.
Bosley, Miss Heilg and others.
Death of an Estimable Woman.
Richardson, wife of Mr.. Frank A. Richardson,
Washington correspondent o. the Baltimore Sun,
died on Sunday morning last, at "Verdant Valley
Farm" the residence of her mother, Mrs. Amanda
Howard, near Taylor, Hartford county. She had
spent the summer with her mother, as was her
custom, and about four weeks ago she was attack
ed by typhoid-pneumonia, which caused her death
as stated. Mrs. Richardson was a most estima
BILE woman and had very large circle of friends
in Baltimore and Hartford counties as we'll as in
Baltimore and Washington, in which latter city
she resided and where she was noted for her many
deeds of charity we'll as for her charming social
qualities. She was devout member of the Prot
estant Episcopal church and was especially active
in all church work, endearing herself to all with
whom she came in contact. Mrs. Richardson was
a daughter of the late Col. Charles Howard and
was born in the house in which she died, and
which has been the family homestead for several
generations. Her funeral took place at st. James
P. E. Church, My Lady's Manor, on Tuesday at
1890 p. m, and was attended by very large
concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, many
of whom were from Washington and Baltimore.
The services were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Warner,
rector of st. James. The pail bearers were Chas
H. STREET., William H. Hutchins, H. C. Hutch
ms, J. Randolph Rutledge, Thomas c. Hopewel
and Charles H. Holmes.