The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-06-26

The case of Joseph Mcdonald, indicted fo
the murder of his brother, Francis Mcdonald, a
Beaver Dam, Sth district, few weeks ago, wa
called in the Circuit Court here ON Wednesday ant
was continued to the September term. Hon. j
Fred. c. Talbot and Col. D. G. Mcintosh hav,
been retained as counsel for the accused.
George w. Faithful, aged % years, en-
ployed on the West Virginia Central and Pitts
burg r. R. Company's coal pier, Baltimore, wa
killed on Friday of last week by being run over
by a coal train. Deceased was the only son o
Capt. VIM. T. Faithful, formerly resident of tn,
LIST district of this county, but now living in Bal
timore.
Mrs. Shauck, of Woodbury., has sued tn,
Maryland Central R. r. Company for $1,000
damages for causing the death of her husband
VIM. Shauck, who was brakeman on the road
and who was killed last summer at the Hitler
road crossing, in this place. He was struck OF
the head by the fagman's box and knocked from
the train.
| The trotting race at Herring Run on Friday
afternoon of last week, between "Glide" and "Ed
win A." was won by the latter in the fourth heat
when "Glide" broke down and was distanced
The time was slow, no heat being trotted below
thirty. A good many people believe that the
race was put up job, but pile of money chang
ed bands on the result.
Mrs. johnson, wife of Mr.. George H. John
son, and daughter of Mr.. Nathan Grafton, died al
her fathers residence near Forest Hill, on Tues
day last, in the Oath year of her age She was
married last December and her health, which was
then delicate, grew rapidly worse until death re-
lieved her of her sufferings. Mrs. johnson was a
sister law of Mr.. James N. Henderson, of Tow
| sontown.
| Several weeks ago THE UNION made men,
ton of the fact that demented woman named
Jane Whitson had disappeared from her home,
| IT, n ahnut a0o
since which time her family has been unable to
learn anything about her. 1t is now believed
that this woman is confined in the Baltimore coun-
| ty almshouse, she having been found wandering
ON the Philadelphia road about two years ago.
In the Court Of Appeals this week the
| Judgment of the Baltimore county Circuit Court
| in the case of 0wings vs. the BALTIC. Ohio X. K.
| Company, was affirmed Mrs. Owings was seri-
ously injured at one of the crossings that road
| and she brought suit for damages, resulting in
a verdict against the company for $1,000. Messrs.
R. R. Boarman, of Towsontown, and VIM. P.
Maulsby, of Westminster, were counsel for Mrs.
Orings.
The annual commencement of Mount de
Sales Academy of the Visitation, located near
Gainesville, took place on Tuesday. Among the
pupils of this school are Margaret, Mary, Emily
and Lucia Wilson, children of the late James H.
Wilson, who was we'll known citizen of Govans-
town. These little girls have made rapid pro-
gress with their studies and succeeded in carrying
off their share of the honors of their respective
classes. They are nieces of Mr.. Lewis H. Urban,
| of TowsontOwn, who is brother of their late
mother.
"A colored man named Taylor A. johnson
was tried in the Circuit Court here on Wednesday,
upon the charge of assaulting with intent to kill
Mr.. Thomas Hart, of Wavery, on the 23d of last
month. The case was given to the jury at 3
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon and they were lock-
ed up until the same hour on Thursday, when they
were discharged, being unable to agree. 1t is
learned that the jury stood five for assault with
intent to kill, five for common assault and two for
acquittal. Messrs. A. A. Piper, W. Gill Smith
and John Grason, were counsel for the accused.
The patrons of the public school at Texas,
Sth district, who dispeased that the Rev.
Father Lenahan not reappointed one of the
trustees of the school, held meeting on Monday
night and resolved to carry their grievance to the
School Board. 1t is stated that majority of the
patrons of the school, without regard to religion,
wanted Father Lenahan as one of the trustees
because of the valuable assistance he could rem
der the teacher in keeping unruly pupils under
proper subsection. The trouble should be ami
cably adjusted, as an affair of this kind must nec-
essarily result in injury to the school.
We fond of dogs-very ford of them,
indeed-but we must insist that they let the edi-
torial pants alone. It is not often that we wear
pantaoons of such an attractive pattern to make
d
case last Sunday, when particularly impertinent
pup tried to relieve US of new pair, but only
got away with mouthful of them. The loss of
that small portion, however, caused the editorial
"dander" to rise and created an almost uncon-
trollabe thirst for the gore of that brute. If we
are not at church next Sunday our friends will
know the reason. Those pants must be hslf-soled
now.
Grand Jury Report-The Grand Jury for
the May term adjourned on Thursday and SUBJ
mitted the following report to the Courts
To the Honorable, the Judges Of the Circuit Court
for Baltimore county:
The Grand Jury for the May term most respect
fully submit the following report: During our
term we have most carefully examined into the
affairs of the county and find but one serious
Many cases, though trivial in themselves. have
taken much time, and all cases that could be dis
missed without interfering with justice we have
so ordered. We find that many residents in thick
ly settled portions of the county, especially the
Belt, complain of serious disturbance to their COM
fort and rest during the hours of the night, and
we would most respectfully recommend the dis
posal of the county police force in such manner
as to remedy this growing evil. We have docket
ed AS cases. examined 3l6 witnesses, made II pre-
sentiments have found II true bills, have dismiss
ed so cases, have had "a prisoners released from
Jail, and we leave 8 cases for the next Grand Jury
The committee to examine the County Treasurer's
books find them neatly and they think correctly
kept. The committee to examine the Jail would
most respectfully recommend a cement floor as abb
soutey necessary to the health and comfort of the
prisoners. They found the premises clearly kept
and the prisoners we'll fed with good, wholesome
food. The committee to examine licenses report
all correct, except one which we have indicted
These reports are most respectfully enclosed for
your Honors' perusal. We wish to thank your
Honors and the States Attorney for your advice
and counsel; also the other officials for their
tesy in various ways.
JOSEPH PARSONS, Foreman.
Committee to Examine Treasurer's Books-James
Rampley, Joshua NJ Parks.
Committee to Examine the Jail-H. A. Burgoyne,
John Teipe, Henry Stabler.
Committee to Examine Licenses-Geo. T. Ran
die, Henry M. carp, j. T. McCelland.
Detective Association.-A we'll attended
meeting of citizens of the 10th and 18th districts
was held at Unionville, the 18th inst, for the
purpose Of organizing an association for mutual
protection against the depredations of horse
thieves. Mr.. Jeremiah Yellott was called to the
chair, and Mr.. Edward S. Peerce acted as secre-
tary. A permanent organization was effected and
the name selected for the society was the "Dula-
ny's Valley and Long Green Horse Thief Detec-
tive Association, the object being to create fund
to reimburse members for any loss they may sus-
tain, for the employment of detectives, telegraph
ing, &C., and for the purpose of offering reward
in case of loss larger than individual could af
ford to do. The membership fee is $500, and any
one living within radius of five miles of Union
vile is privileged to join. There is already
good sum in the treasury, and the executive com.
mittee was authorized to solicit subscriptions.
The following additional officers were elected:
Executive committee, George W. Yellott, Joshua
NJ Matthews, John E. Slade and Thos. Peerce;
treasurer, Philip I. George. 1t is desired that
every farmer-in fact every man who owns horse
within the limits named-shall become a member
of this association and thus secure some protection
against the invasions of thieves.
Children's Day at EPSON Chapel.-On
Sunday last Epson M. P. Sunday school, Of this
place, Mr.. j. Wesley German, superintendent, ap
propriately observed Children's Day. The church
was prettiy decorated with flowers evergreens,
etc., the handiwork of the ladies of the school
At 1O4 o'clock a. interesting sermon was
preached by Rev. J. R. Nichols, and at 8 p. m. a
Sunday school experience meeting was held, at
which several short addresses we're made by mem.
bers of both the M. P. and M. E. schools. At s
p. m. large concourse of people assembled at the