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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
Hebbville, I'd District Charles Briscoe.

Hebbville, I'd District.-Mr.C Charles Brscoe,
son oil John Brisroe, living on the Frederick road,
was thrown from his horse last Friday and fractur
ed his SKULL which caused his death ON Tuesday. 1t
is said that he possessed ofgreat natural genius
and skill and that his father intended to make an
artisan of him. Thus when promising young
man is cut down in early manhood it certainly
calls forth the sympathy Of all.
The White Grounds literary association held
quite an interesting session last Friday night
Prof. Schaum, of Alberton, and his friend enliven-
ed the occasion with several Duets the har
monica and guitsr. Masters Clifton and Clarence
Smink's performance on the harmonica and jews
harp added much to the enjoyment. Other rendi-
tons in music and literature were very interesting
Miss Nettie Upton presided at the organ. The
question, Resolved, that boycotting is not justi-
abe,' was ably argued pro and and was de-
cided in the negative by Messrs. j. Hughs, f.
Upton and Geo. Smith, judges.
Rev. H. N. Greninger is conducting protrac-
ted meeting in the new church, which is growing
in interest nightly. Several have presented them
selves at the altar, few of whom have expert
enced conversion.
Noticeable in the editorial of last Sundays Amer
lean was this trite expression: "The two old
political parties have outlived their usefulness"
This, doubt, is truism, as slavery, reconstruc
ton, finance and the tariff-once living issues and
mighty problems-are to day part of the nations
history. But there is yet one living issue, around
which cluster our liberties and glorious institu-
tons and in which centre the future of this Re-
rublic, and that is the prohibition of the liquor
traffic. which, if the old parties will not espouse,
the third party (Prohibition) will swallow up one
or both of them before long, which the press of the
country has boldly admitted. The hand writing
is upon their Beshazzarian walls. "Mene, mene
teke upharzin," which the last election unmistaka-
bly, interpreted.
The first snow fell early last Saturday night,
which caused very sudden change in the weather,
for which many were not prepared.
The wheat through this section is looking very
well notwithstanding the long drought Mr. Peter
Clay has a very promising field of wheat and Mr..
John Upton's rye is so advanced that he is think
ing of turning the sheep in upon il.
Mr.. Schimp, living near Randallstown, after a
brief illness of but four days, died last Sunday
afternoon. The Obsequies took place at Mount
Alto M. E. Church last Wednesday morning
Rev. H. N. Greninger dictated.
The hog cholera is raging in this section. Sew
eral persons have lost their hogs and many others
are sick. Squire Fishpaugh and Joseph Pierpont
killed last Tuesday, fearing the disease
Since the rabbit law expired many more wild
men and boys are found in the wilds Of the White
Grounds than wild rabbits
The work on the New Cut road is progressing
rapidly and no doubt will soon be completed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
Another Railroad Project,

Another Railroad Project.-The Belair
4Egis of last week says: at is stated on good
authority that a movement is on foot which may
result in the building of another railroad through
Hartford county by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. An examination has been made of
the country from White Hall, on the Northern
Central Railroad, to the Susquehanna river, and
the Pennsylvania company has already complete
surveys of various routes from Port Deposit
towards Baltimore"
On Thur day, 18th inst, an important meeting
in the interest of railroad through the Deer
Creek section of Hartford county was held at the
residence of Mr.. Johns Ii. Janney. After discuss
ing the matter, the following committee was APP
pointed, to report to an adjourned meeting to be
held in Churchvie on Wednesday, Oath inst
viz Herman Stump, John A. Price, Hugh ].
Jewett, d. c. Wharton Smith, DIR. John Sapping-
ton, B. Silver, S. A. Williams and Joshua Hub
bard, Jr. The idea is to tap one Of the standard
guage roads now running through the county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13

The Emory Grove Bezar.-The grand ba-
Ear held by the ladies connected with number
of the Methodist churches in Baltimore and vicin-
ity who tent each year at Emory Grove, was COM
menced in Natatorium Hall, North Howard street,
Baltimore, on Monday evening, the object being
to raise money to improve the camp grounds and
build hotel upon them of sufficient size to ac-
commodate visitors. The bazaar opened under
the most favorable auspices, the attendance being
very large, and will be continued during the week
Among the ladies representing Baltimore county
churches are the following:
Lutheruiue-Misses Willie and Florence Ridge
ly, SaIlie Baden, Fannie Morgan, Blanch Causey
and Miss Bennett, who have charge of the ice
cream table, &c.
Reisterstown and Giyndon-Colors red, white
and blue-Mrs. G. E. Quicker, Mrs. w. ID. Wing
ling and Misses Annie Stocksdae, Emma Crout,
Rebecca Emich, Rose Passano, Lottie Passano,
Anna Gillingham, Annie Bergman, Ella Rich
ardson, Minnie Beckley, Fannie Dickson. Blanche
Dickson, Blanche Stocksdale, Blanche Yingling,
Fannie Marshall and Misses Jones and DOwel.
Among other Baltimore county ladies who are
active in the work are Mrs. Gen 4. Ii. Tyler,
Mrs. G. W. s. Hoffman, Mrs. d. Ii. Carroll Mrs.
VIM. Carmichael and many others.
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A Reminder of the Great Flood of 1858.


While number of laborers were making exca-
tions few days ago in a sand bank at Thistle
factory dam, short distance below Ellicott City,
they dug up number of bones No attention
was paid to the bones at first, as they sup
posed to have been a part of some animal, but
when William Weitzell, one of the workmen IN
covered human skull with his pick, the men
went about their work more cautiously, After
wards other bones of hnman body were found,
and they were all placed together. A careful
search made for some article which mi CHIT
lead to Identification. Two combs and a
pair of shoes were found, the bones of the feet
being in the shoes. Decayed shreds of black
merino dress and a bunch of auburn hair were
found. The size of the shoes would indicate that
the skeleton was that of girl of about twelve
years of age. Alongside of the skeleton was found
log, and it is believed that the girl was one of
the victims of the disastrous flood of 1868, when
thirty six lives were lost. The bones we're placed
in a box and given in charge of Mr.. Monroe,
superintendent of Thistle Mills.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13

Our New Bank.-The Comptroller of the
Currency, at Washington, on Wednesday author
lied the National Bank Of Towsontown TO COM
mence business with capital of $4,000. A
large safe for the of the bank was brought out
on Saturday last, but as the door Of Mr.. Watkins's
house was two narrow to admit it, the handle was
removed and this disarranged the combination SO
that it would not work. A man came out on
Monday and made the necessary adjustments and
by Wednesday everything was in readiness to
commence business. Col. John G.. Cockey, the
president of the bank, is on hand every day and
takes lively interest in getting the new institu
ton under way. He is a man of extensive bust
ness experience which cannot help but prove
valuable to the bank. Mr.. John Crowther, Jr.,
who was chosen cashier, has not vet resigned the
authorship of the county, but he is devoting his
spare time to opening the books and arranging
matters generally for the regular transaction of
the banking business. The bills ordered from
Washington have not yet been received, but they
are expected in few days.
The bank was regularly opened at o'clock
Wednesday morning and the first depositor was
the president, Col. Cockey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13

A Just Verdict.-In the case of Thomas H.
Stanford, Jr., against the Washington Fire and
Marine Insurance Company, of Boston, which
has been on trial for the past six days in the Su
perior Court of Baltimore, the jury on Thursday
awarded Mr. Stanford the full amount of the
policy, S4.750. A large house occupied by Mr..
Stanford, near Ellicott City, was burned to the
ground last year, and his furniture and personal
effects almost entirely destroyed. He proved a
loss greater than the amount of the policy, not
withstanding disallowance by the court
For instance: Judge Fisher held that a bolt of
muslin could not be recovered, for as wearing ap-
parel, not being made up, nor for children's toys
As for laces they could be recovered for, as most
ladies RETAINED from cutting such goods, if posi-
BILE, but used them entire, even if too long.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
Labor on the Farm Mr.. Frank S

Labor on the Farm Mr.. Frank Sander
son. of The Plains farm, Sd district writes as fol
lows to the Maryland Farmer on the above sub
ject:
"Having had considerable experience with farm
-hAnds, and seeing and hearing great amount of
complaint from farmers on this point just write
these lines about my own in the hopes it may be
of to others. [ have been in the habit for
some years of hiring my men by the year and
paying by the week-that is 1 furnish them house,
fire rood and vegetables, and l qt of milk per
day. and pay from $500 to $500 per week accord
ing to ability. They are given to understand
that they have permanent home and constant
work wet weather as well as dry. If my crops
are good and the farming successful give each
some $1,000 to $500 for their extra exertion.
"The result has been this, have good men and
willing to do a good days work and careful of my
teams and stock. My statesmen exert themselves
to get the best prices for all they SELL One retals
my milk, the other WHOLESALERS the vegetables and
fruit | have and the teamster sells the heavier
produce, and one two others, with myself, work
and manage to keep the place going.
"In the winter season we always have plenty to
do such as making roads, getting leaves, attend
ing to stock, hauling and spreading manure as
fast as made, on wheat or timothy sod.
II am now busily engaged in putting in good
floors in my various sheds and making dry walks
around them. By following this plan get my
l make my own manure, and do not have to 60
outside of the farm for it, except for lime plaster
and some little fertilizer. By manuring the wheat
thinly in the early fall with good rich manure I
--sSs=s heavy crop of wheat and splendid set of
grass, and if wheat is low my money does not all
go to pay fertilizer bills.
"Another thing: My men often take -four and
corn meal, hog or so and portion of steer
All these little things help to swell the aggregate
amount produced from the farm.
"Machinery and fertilizers have much to do in
making worthless farm hands, the work with ma
chimes is quickly gotten through with, but the
farm is getting poor and the farmer poorer all the
while. Protect the farm, make market for your
produce and sell direct to the consumer, and raise
stock, good calves, hogs plenty of vegetables, hay
aud fodder to feed them with, and then work with
your men early and late, and don't expect by
joining organizations, however good they may be
in their way, will make any one a successful farm
er-for they will not.
II find that good farmer most always get
good men-the one beget's the other. Sell your
o'on stuff and pay your men promptly, and you
can make ii good living, keep good hands and
make the farm productive
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
DEATHS.
Deaths Free---Tributes, &C., 10 cts. Line

HELM.-On November Z, Catherine ", beloved
wife of William 0. Helm, and daughter of the
late Harry and Martha Ann Reister, of Refs
terstown.
RITTENHOUSE.-On Friday, November 5, A.
Rhoda, youngest daughter of Amelia and the
late Charles Rittenhouse, of Baltimore county.
HALL.-At Waverly, Baltimore county, on Nov
10, 1886, Sarah Hall, colored, aged Ito years.
EDWARDS-At Sunny brook, Baltimore county,
Oct. %, 1886, of typhoid fever, Maggie Ed
wards, coored, daughter of Charles Edwards
aged Is years, morths and % days.
MERRYMAN.-On November 6, at 9.l5 p. M, o.
consumption, Anon B., son of Nicholas II. anC
the late Rebecca F. Merryman, in the 9th yea
of his age.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
Where the Baltimore County Horses

Where the Baltimore County Horses
Went.-The Newtown, Bucks county, Pa, En-
terprise of last week says: at is stated that
the place in Bucks county where the stolen horses
were found is in Nockamixon, somewhere back of
Bridgeton or Upper Blacks Eddy. 1t appears
that Henry Trout, who protested to be dealer in
horses, was the party who had charge of the ami
mails, and he has lett the neighborhood. He sold
a number of horses to innocent parties in the vi
cinity, who will now be compelled to give them
Gently been travelling through Tinicum, and found
stolen horses at the residences Of James w. Strawn
and Jordan H. Slower Other parties who pur-
chased horses from Trout are on the anxious
bench"
No doubt here is where the horses stolen from
Baltimore county during the past summer, went
to-, as it is already known that Mr. I. r. Amos
found his dayton wagon in Bucks county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
LOCAL ITEMS.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.

Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at III and 500 a. m. and 4.32 p. M; for
Belair, at 9.54 a. M, and 5.55 p. M; for Loeb
Raven. at 1913 a. M, and 2.5S and g. 81 p. m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
date stations at $780, 9O4, lilo a. m, and LOS,
3.34, AL, 5.29 and 7.34 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at 9.49 a. M, and $50 p. m. For Loeb
Raven at 6.57 p. IN.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
date stations at 9.2S a. m. and 5.24, 7.34 p. IN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13

Sale of Farm.-John " Slade, auctioneer,
sold on the premises, on Thursday, for N. Chas.
Burke, trustee, by virtue of the power and author
ity contained in deed of trust from Elizabeth
Sumwalt, TO him, all that valuable farm on which
Mrs. Sumwalt resides, containing 1793 acres and
situated on the county road leading from Shades
old tavern to Sweet Air, and better known as the
John Parker farm, to VIM. A. Madairy, for S37.7
per acre. Mr.. William Bowen of S., of Towson-
town. sold this farm to Mrs. Sumwalt few years
ago for $4,000.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
MARRIAGES.

PINDELL-YATES- Wednesday, Oct. 81,
1856, at st. AIMS Church, by the Rev. Father
Bartlett, George B. Pindell of Waverly, Balti-
more county, and Miss Elizabeth Yates, of Bal
timore
TIMAN US-DISNEY.- On November 3, at Wood
berry NJ. E. Church, by Rev. d. II. Carroll, D.
D., assisted by Rev. A. J. Gill, Gustavus b.
Timanus and Lucy o. Disney.
IN-MARTIN. On October rs, 1885, by
the Rev. Henry Mathews, James R. Martin, of
Baltimore, and Gusse d. Martin, of Woodberry,
Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13

Marriage DEMONSTRATING the month
October John W. Shanklin, Esq, Clerk of the CT
cult Court, issued marriage licenses to the follow
ing persons:
Thomas J. Mays to Emma A. Palmer.
MichaelG. Kiichensten to Helen V. Christophe
Geo. ii. Freeman to Margaret C. Breckenridg
James r. Cross to Dora l.. Smith.
Hugh C. Getty to Kate d. Lilly.
Albert II. Wilson to Mary A. J. Gibson.
VIM. A. Miller to Clara AppIeby.
Henry B. Hinkle to Maggie Schroeder.
Joseph H. Wilson to Mary Martin.
VIM. r. Young to Alice L. Miller.
George F. Jones to Elizabeth Madairy.
Alfred Calender to Fanny Burnham.
Samuel S. Tagg to Eliza 7. Sims.
VIM. B. Smoot to Margaret L. G. Gator.
Andrew j. Spencer to Barbara Simmons.
John Bolgiano to Sophie l.. Hennghausen.
Henry Eisenbrot to Amanda E. Buchanan.
Walter Zepp to Annie Emgelbright.
John E. Myers to Alverta Wilson.
WIN. W. Bosley to Martha Henry.
Joseph j. Ehrhardt to Mollie Smith.
Edward Posey to Charity Collins.
Joseph Combs to Mary R. Goss.
John f. Mccullough to Arietta Ensor.
George L. Burton to Allie e. Howard.
George Steirhoff to Emma F. Lutz.
Arthur Stewart to Susan Elicott.
Robert S. Benson to Mary E. MARYLAND.
Frank Croson to Sarah Boulder.
George T. M. Gibson to Eugenia Macgill.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
A Respectable Campaign.

In this contest, so spirited and jealous as it was,
it is gratifying to note the total absence OF all
personal reflections, both with the candidates and
speakers, on all sides. Nothing was said by any
one that we know of in respect to individuals that
could cause any regrets after the excitement has
passed away. Questions of public policy were
discussed, and ably discussed, by the respective
candidates and the speakers both sides, and de-
void of any personal acrimony, and to that extent
the people had the opportunity ofjudging fairly
hatw than
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
He is Done with Politics Now.

EC GoU. H0uutey, q OHtO.
am out of politics for good, and intend to
continue so. 1 did not object to the governorship
of Ohio. The position is pleasant enough. 1
might take it again if it were offered to me some
pleasant evening after dinner a silver platter,
or if the people would slip it into my Christmas
stocking like the doughnuts used to get when
was q child But am done with campaigning
and campaign work. I do not like the trouble
and the ISLANDERS of the American campaign, and
I will never run for office again.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
More Facilities for Slipping Milk.-Th

More Fac1Itt1es Tor Shipping M1Ik.-The
continued increase in the milk business along the
line of the Maryland Central Railroad has led
the Receivers, Messrs. Gimor and Spencer to
take steps to foster the business by afordng bet
ter facilities for the shipment of milk. They have
accordingly arranged new schedule, by which
the Sunday morning train will leave Delta at
O'Clock, arriving at North Avenue at 7.3O. Here
tofore it left Delta at 715 and arrived in Balti-
more too early for church. goers and too late for
the milk delivery. A train will also leave Belair
at a IN. Sundays, arriving in Baltimore at 10 80.
Mr. Gimor has held conferences with milk men
and dealers and has agreed to deliver milk at
North Avenue not later than $50 a. m. in winter
and 7.3O a. M in summer. The efforts of the
Receivers to accommodate the growing milk bus
mess along the line of the Maryland Central Rail
road will be much appreciated Belair Rgis.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13
KILLED on a Bridee.-Tbe practice has b

Killed on Bridge.-The practice has been
very common in the last three four years of
shooting ducks from the open pile bridges which
span the Gunpowder and Bush rivers, on the
Phila., Wilmington and Baltimore railroad, to
the great danger, have always thought, of
those engaged in the sport. On Monday morning
last Baltimore huckster named William Scott,
was shooting from the Gunpowder bridge and
seeing north bound train approaching, attemp
ted to get out of its way and in doing so stepped
in front of south bound express the noise of the
up train preventing his hearing the other one.-
He was struck and his body was terribly mangled.
The remains were picked up and removed to
Stemmer's Run, where an inquest was held. Scott
was sixty years of age and leaves family.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13

Fatal Accident.-On Friday evening of last
week, Charles Briscoe, of Mr.. John A. Briscoe,
living Alberton, was fatally injured by being
thrown from colt He had just returned from
Baltimore with his fathers team when he mount
ed colt and the animal becoming unmanagable,
threw him violently against tree. When foun
he was lying unconscious near the grave of
his brother. Drs. Gambrill and Keen were at
once summoned and did everything possible for
his relief, but it was of no avail, as he died on
Tuesday last. The family have the sympathy of
the entire community in their great distress. The
father of young Briscoe is relative of James 7
Briscoe, Esq, late secretary under Gov. Ham,
iltOn.
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F,ra IN the 18th District.-T]

Fire in the 4th Distr ict.-The store house
of John Frederick, situated about three miles
southwest of Reisterstown, on the Deer Park road,
was burned with all its contents about O'Clock
Thursday morning last. The loss is fully covered
10y policy in the Baltimore County Insurance
Company. Mr.. Frederick was sick in bed at the
time. His wife was aroused by the smell of smoke,
and with the help of neighbors, saved the dwell
ling and outbuidings. There had been no fire in
the building for several days past. tbs supposed
that the store was robbed and then set on fire.
Two strange men were seen around the premises
the evening before just about dark. The meat
house was broken open, and the meat, which had
been butchered the day previous, was found in the
back yard.
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A Lively Fire.-A little before noon on Tues
day last fire started in the dry grass on the farm
of Mr.. Edward Rider, near Sherwood, N. c. r. R.,
and spread with great rapidity. 1t ran over to
the farm of Mr.. Lewis J. Roberts and at one time
his barn was in great danger, requiring the active
efforts of number of men to save the building
from destruction. 1t is not known how the fire
originated, but it is supposed to have been caused
by gunners
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-11-13

Delinuuent Tax Sale.-County Treasurer
and Collector DIR. IL. J. Hebb, sold at the Court
House, TowsOhtown, on Tuesday, the following
property for delinquent taxes for the year 1855:
Tow acres of land Frederick turnpike, as
sessed to James Armitage, to Milton W. Ofutt for
S245 a lot forty feet on Eyes lane (Catonsvile)
and 14S feet deep, assessed to Alexander Gould,
to Edwin j. Farber for SOB; quarter of an
acre of land on the road leading from the Frank
lin road to Powhatan Factory, assessed to Susan
Hazeup, to the County Commissioners for $34
lot fifty feet on the Franklin road 100 feet deep,
assessed to Thomas White, to Mr.. Brown for $40;
one acre north of the new cut Frederick road, as
sessed to Mary Potion, to Edwin j. Farber, agent
for Margaret Brown, for $40.
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Dead In the Woods.-About 10 eek

Dead in the Woods.-About 10 o'clock on
Wednesday morning last the dead body of G er-
man named Reinhard Petzold was found in Wy
mans woods, near Peabody Heights Justice
Pindell, of Waverly, was notified and held in
quest. DR.. Hart, of Waverly, examined the body
and gave it as his opinion that the man had died
of poison, but the jury rendered verdict of sui
eide in manner unknown. Petzold was So
years of age and lived with relatives in the city,
who took charge of the remains.