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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

A Double Obligation.-The Hartford Demo-
crat of last week says: ga valued snhsHrihar at
Perrymans, after enclosing his check for several
a LAWYER would, charge you anything for taking
care Of this money, but if you had received il
sooner you might hare spentit.' That is true. We
are obliged to our friend for keeping it for u.s. and
Obliged to him for sending it to us without abate'
ment. There are several other gentlemen who
have been equally oblging in keeping our money
for US. We trust they will put US, as did our
tinns hv sending it to u.s."
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CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE co
DECEMBER TERM, 1885.

Hon. George Ye1loa, Chief Judge; Hon. David
Fo'oter, Associate JUDGE ". G. Burke, ESQ.
States An'yj John w. Shanklin, Esq.,
Clerk; Silas Y. Miller, Esq.,, Sheriff.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

Supposed to be Lost.-The Bark "Ade-
lide," belonging to the coffee fleet OF Messrs;
| iandell & Sons, of Baltimore, which is supposed
o have been lost off the Island of Bermuda, ON
the 25th of last December, was commanded by
Capt. Thomas Bailey, whose family resided in
Towsontown last summer. The Messrs. Bendel
have had no corroborative news of the disaster
and do not believe that it was their bark that
was lost, but the terrible suspense which the fam
lily of the genial Captain has to endure excite'
the sympathy of all who know them.
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Arrested on Bench Warrants.-The I

Arrested on Bench Warrents.-The Eli
colt City Times of 10Th inst. says: deputy
Sheriff Tracey, of Baltimore county, visited Union,
on Wednesday last for the purpose of taking into
custody Edward Jones and Thomas Hodson, a
bench warrant having been issued for their arrest
by the Circuit Court of Baltimore county. They,
together with Joseph Bostick, have been indicted
by the Grand Jury of that county for the larceny
of shoes from the Union Company's store on Dec.
goth, 1885. 1t is alleged that Bostick stole the
shoes and Hudson and Jones exchanged them for
whisky. While Deputy Sheriff Tracey was at
Union, Jones and Hudson were arrested in this
city by Chief of Police Vansant."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

A Horse Thief's Many Trials.-Mr. James
K. Giles, of Butler, Baltimore county, has been
summoned to appear in Alexandria, Va, on Mon
day next, as witness in the case of State VS..
Murray, who stole a number of horses in Virginia
and took them off to the North where he disposed
of them. Murray, on his trips through the north
western section of this county, sold two horses to
Mr.. Giles at different times, and also sold others.
These horses were all afterwards identified by
their owners and restored to them. Murray be-
longs to respectable family and out of respect
to them all who lost horses through him refused
to prosecute except DR.. Welty, of Fairfax Court
House. The DIR. pressed the matter and this will
be the third trial, the case having been twice in
the Court of Appeals. On the first trial Murray
was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary
for four years. He is a young man of good ap-
pearance and fine address-just such one as
would be calculated to deceive the unwary. He
had been engaged in the business long time and
had been very successful.
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Religious Notices.

Topsonto,on NJ E. Chwch.-Preaching tom
row Sunday, at IL a. M, and at u p. m, by
the pastor, Rev. Watson Case. Prayer meeting
on Wednesday evening, at u O'Clock, and class
meetings on Thursday, at p. M, and Friday
evening, at u o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

Funeral of Mrs. Cross.-The funeral of Mrs;
G. A. Cross. wife of the well-known builder and
lcontractor, Mr.. D. w. Gross, took place Sunday
morning last, from her residence near Brookland-
willie. Services we're held at the house by Rev.
Edward Smith, and the interment was made at
;ater's Church. The deceased was kind neigh
or and staunch friend, and the esteem in which
ae was held in this and other communities was
atested by the arge number of frinds present
some of whom csme quite distance. Over fifty
| vehicles were in attendance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

A Little Rough on Harford.-A Jews days
ago man standing at the Maryland Central
depot, Boundary avenue, noticed well load
ed with beer kegs, demijohns and such like arti-
Giles, when he asked an amployee where all that
stuff was going?
"To Hartford sir"
"Thought they had a local option law up there.
What are you sending the stuff there for?"
"Because the demand is so great"
GLOW is that?"
because about two-thirds of the people in that
county are spending nearly twenty-five hours
every day in trying to break the law"
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A New Wrinkle in Parties.-An "auction
party" was given by Miss Nellie Scott to the Mt.
Washington Dramatic Club last week. The char
acter of the entertainment was novel in the ex-
treme Each guest present was credited with five
hundred dollars. A pack of cards was then auc-
toned each card being "knocked down" to the
highest bidder; these were then distributed, and
each card drew prize, according to its number
The prizes awarded were beautiful, and many
quite costly, including bronze plaques, bsque
figures, sachet bags and merschaum cases, ETC.
All voted the evening decided success, and many
are likely to follow Miss SCOTS example in de-
lightfully entertaining their friends.
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Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM YORK, PA.

| YORK, PA, January 18th, 1886.
Editors Union The most exciting election
| ever held for officers and managers of the York
County Agricultural Society took place in the
Court House on the evening of the 18th inst For
weeks previous the matter of a change was agita-
ted by the opposition to the present management
| which brought on sharp contest between the
horse-racers and sporting men and the present
board of managers. Over 400 votes we're polled
| resulting in the re election of the old board OF
managers and officers.
| Judge Latimer is holding his first court this
| week. Judge Gibson held the first week of the
court, which is usually very heavy. Judge Glib
son sentenced Dalka and his wife to the Eastern
penteniary, the former to 10 years and the latter
to years. Conrad Gebb, who was convicted at
the October term of larceny, &C., was granted a
new trial by the late Judge Wickes, which was
among his last official acts. The defendant was
| again put upon his trial before Judge Gibson and
after an exhaustive trial of over two days, being
| ably defended he was again convicted. A motion
for new trial is now pending.
We have had great snow storm and severe
cold weather. Sleighing is good and much ice is
being harvested. There has been good deal of
suffering reported by of the severe cold and
snow blockade.
Business is Frightening up and much improve
ment will be made in the spring.
This city is growing very rapidly. The annexes
10 the olu borough proper is Dulit up OF new ana
substantial buildings, but outside of this all other
Improvements are only made when necessity de-
mands it.
This county is growing rich very rapidly. The
successful growing of tobacco has made our farm
ers independent and now they are holding meet
ings in different parts of the county and petition
ing Congress to increase the duty on Sumatra to-
bacco. There is sharp competition between our
leaf and this foreign brand of tobacco, hence they
are being stirred up about the matter. X.
Mr.. Charles E. Fink, of Westminster, has
been admitted to practice as an attorney at the
Frederick county bar.
AT the late meeting of the State Temperance
Alliance in Baltimore, very stringent and radical
temperance measures were adopted.
The bond of j. William Baughman, tax-col-
lector for Frederick county, has been approved by
the County Commissioners of that county. Mr..
Baughman is brother of Col. L. Victor Baugh-
man.
Maryland birds won five out of eight battles
and the main between Maryland and Pennsylva-
MIA, which closed OF North Branch, Allegheny
county, on Friday of last week. The stakes were
$1,000 on the main and 500 on each battle.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

81. Johns II. E. Church, LutherUille.-Preach-
ing Sunday, at IL m. and 7.30 p. H., by the pas
tor, Rev. VIM. Dallam Morgan. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, at 7.3O o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

Gardenville, 18th District. Owing to the
fact that L have been "snowed up" the usual
items have not appeared. The earth in this vi
entity is still robed in its "snowy garment" and
from present appearances is likely to remain so
for some time. Some of the county roads were
entirely blockaded by the drifting snow, and when
cut through, left solid walls four and five feet
high bounding the roads for nearly a mile.
An entertainment was held at Andrew Chapel,
Tuesday night, Jan. 10th, and notwithstanding
the fact that it had rained all day, the house
crowded. The entertainment consisted of recita-
tons by the children of the Sunday school, which
were rendered remarkably well. The members
of the choir sang several choruses evincing much
musical talent. Some visitors from Baltimore
called upon to fill the vacancies in the pro-
gramme, and they responded in a manner that
drought down the house" by rendering several
solos, duets and recitations. All went home well
pleased with the evenings entertainment, espe-
cially the children, who were literally treated to
confectionery and nuts before leaving.
The ice men now in their glory and are
reaping an abundant harvest. The ice is from
8 to IL inches thick, and of good quality.
couple of our ambitious skaters went to Druid
Hill Park last week, to show the "city chaps" q
few "tricks," but when they arrived at the lake
they found that some others could "strike out" as
well they could and instead of teaching tricks"
they learned a few. M. A. R.
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Trinity P. E. Church, TO,osonto,on. reaching
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. II. Powers, at
IL a. m and q p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
400 p. IN.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
VIII. H. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sum
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
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A Queer Cow Transaction.-Wm. Wa

A Queer Cow Transaction.-Wm War,
q butcher living in the northwestern section
the city, was arrested on Wednesday morningt
the instance of Mr.. Chas. Reeder, of Calverton
the principal in charge of perjury before
county Circuit Court. Several weeks, ago in acc
dance with the statement of the city officer '
made the arrest, Warren found q stray COW o
county road, and, driving the animal to the neal
butcher, sold it as his property. A German, he
ever, residing in Clifton, got out writ of repl
in for the COW, claiming it as belonging to
and stating that he usually allowed it to Craze
the public roads. The purchaser of the anil
endeavored to prove the validity of his purch
by the testimony of Warren, who swore the {
belonged to him, but the real owner succeeded
substantiating his claim and gained possession
her. Warren was then arrested and was indie
by the Grand Jury for obtaining money un
false pretenses and for perjury. He was out
bail until Wednesday, when his surety, Mr.. Re
err, believing that he was about to leave, SURF
dered him to the police.
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\ Pleasant Wedding

A Pleasant Wedding.-In response to t
neat and tasteful cards of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Boz
about sixty of their friends, from York, Baltimc
and Hartford counties, assembled in their parlc
on Wednesday evening, Jan. Ii, 1886, to witnt
the marriage of their daughter, Miss Rena to N
James T. Almony. The nuptial knot was tied
the Rev. G. L. Cuddy, of West Hartford Circu
The bride was attired in q cream cashmere, han
somely trimmed with lace, md the groom VIC
the conventional suit of black. After the ce
mony the entire company was invited to the d.
ing hall, where sumptuous repast was serv.
Several hours were spent in social enjoyme
Miss Ida Mcdonald, by her skillful renderingf
select music, contributed much to the pleasuref
the company. Again were all summoned to g
dining hall, where confectionery, fruit, lemone
and cake were freely served. The presents We
Stg SSaE 6he p 1SpaB aa s9s Y Eg
delightful evening.
On the following evening, Mr.. Harrison Al
ny, father of the groom, who resides near Nte
Hall, gave reception to the newly. marrielir.
Many of their friends and relatives were p Mt,
and bountiful supply of confectionery ansher
good things were served. At late hour tkom-
pany dispersed, all agreeing that weddingSe a
source of much enjoyment. ONE OF THE Ours.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-23

Mitchell-Black.-Av very largo audiences
sembled in the First M. E. Church, Baltime,
on Tuesday evening last, to witness the marrge
of DR.. Edward M. Duncan, rising young phi
clan of Govanstown, to Miss Roberta Blk,
daughter of Rev. R. W. Black, Presiding Fer
of East Baltimore District, M. e. Church. ne
ceremony was performed by the father OF ne
bride and at its conclusion the young couplesft
for Queenstown, where they at once embarkein
housekeeping. The ushers were Mr.. JohnJ.
Duncan, brother of the groom Mr.. Wilmer BLK,
brother of the bride, and Messrs. J. Cochran id
Reno Kraumer. DR.. Duncan is a son of Mr.. Jan
D. G. Duncan, well-known merchant Of the h
district.
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-Hutchins.-At ST M;cbae

Timanus-Hutchins.- St. Michaels P
E. Church, Baltimore, at 400 p. M, on Wednes
day last, Mr.. E. Clay Timanus was married t.
Miss Grace L. Hutchins, daughter of Mr.. J
Alfred Hutchins, of this county. Rev. DIR. War
ner, of ST. James's parish, Baltimore county, off
ciated
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Pleasant Reception.-A pleasant receipt
and dancing party was held at " Charlesboroug
the residence of Mr.. Thomas B. Gorsuch,
Fork, 18th district, on Wednesday night of J
week. 1t will be remembered that Mr. Gorsl
was only lately married to Miss Berrien, of n
York, and this was the first formal reception sii
the wedding. A large number of friends from
city came out in sleighs and were Joined by ma
others of the neighborhood, making up MT
delightful party. An elegant supper was serv
and dancing was the principal amusement a
was kept up all night. Among those present We
Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Byrd, Mr.. and Mrs L.
Onion, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Healey, Mrs. LA
Painter, Miss Ella Mccullough, of Rowlandsil
Miss Leila E. League, Misses Ella and Gra'
Kennard, Misses Emma and Laura Gorsnc
Miss Lima Bargar, Miss Molle Healey, Mess
Will and Harry Kennard, Mr.. Lynn c. By
Messrs. Yost, Harry L. Onion, John Chattert
and Charles Wiley.
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Some Sleighing Poetry.-The foEing
was not written after the customary sty bu
with some regard to the facts:
In silence and slow
Ly DER the cold snow
We 60 raspingly scraping tonight.
The sleigh bells don't jung
LIE jing-we don't sing,
And the silver moon doesn't shine bright.
It's cold and it's dark,
Not single warm spark
Of life seems left in US now.
My left ear is froze-
N, and likewise my nose,
IN wish I was back homo, 1 vow!
The old nag is played out,
I'm beginning to doubt
If he'll have enough strength to pull throut
The cutters too wide,
And the girl at my side
Doesn't snuggle as she ought to do.
She insists shall drive
With both hands-Man alive!
When I tried once to give her a kiss;
"Pm astonished " she said,
With toss of her head,
And suffered: "Oh, p-p-pardon me, Miss
She's cold and she's glum,
You would think she was dumb,
If you never had seen her before,
But she isn't, oh, no!
Don't mislead yourself so!
And tomorrow she'll talk allthe more.
It's beginning to snow!
We've got ten miles to 60,
And 1 lash old Mazeppa in vain.
Now you mark what say;
You may kick me all day
If 1 ever 60 sleighing again.
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A Baltimore County Woman Represents
the Queen.-The Washington Republic Of D
cent days says :'"Tt is queer thing to thilk #
but an American woman has had the hoDr o
representing Queen Victoria, acting as dput.
Queen, and none other than Maryland wo
man, Miss Cation, as the Marchioness OF Wei
lesley, whose husband was at on time Lord lieu
tenant of Ireland. His wife, by virtue oftha
station, was semi-representative of her soveeig
at that time and had also been lady in waiting t
Queen Adelaide. 1t will be recollected thitth
Cations are a connection of the MacTavish family
who owned considerable land in the LIST dsric
of Baltimore county. And it is from this sam
family that the village of Gainesville takes il
name"
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Baltimore County Historical Society

bdlClhOr0 COunCy HISTORICAL SOClooy-
A Successful Meeting for Organization
In response to the call published in THE UiIoN o
last week, for meeting for the purposeof or
ganizing an Historical Society for Balimor
county, about fifty gentlemen from all sections o
the county assembled at the Court Hose, OF
Wednesday last The meeting was calledto or.
der by DR.. G.. M. Bosley, and on motin lev. J.
G. Morris, d. D., of Luthervile, was madechair-
man, and VIM. S. Keech, Esq, secretary.
Rev. DR.. George A. Leakin, d, D., of Baltimore,
read paper on the Importance of formiG such
society in this county and setting forth tb ben
| efits to be derived from it. At the concluSn of
| DIR. Leakin's remarks, on motion of Mr.. bech,
| it was decided to permanently organize at)nce
| The secretary was then instructed to tai the
names of those present who wished to bone
members, and was further authorized to ad the
names of any not present who may maxi m
plicatiOl either in person or by letter. Afsr a
| short pause the secretary announced that 81 Of
those present had sgnifed their intention Of JON
| ing the Society.
Mr.. F. L. Morling moved that O committee O.
five be appointed to draft constitution, bylaws
| ETC., which was adopted, and the following gen
| tlemen were named as the committee: f. L. Nor
ling, j. T. Ensor, VIM. M. Isaac, DR.. G. M. Boiley
| and VIM. S. Keech. On motion it was decided
that Dr. Morris be added to the committee as it,
chairman. The committee was instructed to be
prepared to report at the next meeting of The
Society, which will be held in the Court House
Wednesday, January 9th.
Col. BENZ. F. Taylor made a motion that this
committee be also authorized to prepare circular
to be distributed throughout the county, request
ing persons who may have in their possession any
documents, minerals, relics, etc., connected with
the history of the county, to present the sane to
the Society, which was carried.
1t was suggested that the members make an
earnest effort to increase the attendance at ihe
next meeting. After some interesting remars
by DIR. Leakin the meeting adjourned to the tine
stated above.
Among those present were Rev. DIR. J. G. Mr.
ris, Rev. DIR. George A. Leakin, of Baltima,;
Rev. w. II. II. Powers, DIR. G. M. Bosley, Mess.
W. S. Keech, S. P. Bosley, Jas. II. Smith, j..
Ensor, W. M. Isaac, C. C. Carman G. B. Roge,
L. NJ Bacon, j. Dixon O'Del, F. L. Morlir,
Thos. J. Hunter, Col. B. F. Taylor, W. F. Mitch,
Thos. II. Matthews, George II. Elder, B. P. B.
Ter, John Grason, Washington Stevenson, Tn.
r. Jenifer, VIM. Shotrow, Frank l. Dunean; o.
Ke!baugh, Jacob A. Elliott John G. Boo, j.
Smith Orrick, Daniel Schaffer, J. Scott Pric W.
S. Perine, Lysander Mccullough, Nathan Non,
Saml. Roach, John NJ. Bowen, Bernard Stefelt, |
II. G. Merryman and Sheriff S. V. Miller.
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Philopolis, 9th District.-The public meet
ing held at Gorsuch Hall on Goth inst, in the in
terest of the Grange, was much enjoyed. The ex-
ercses consisted of the installation of officers and
addresses by Mr.. Henry 0. Devries of the Mary
land Grange Agency, and Mr.. Edward Austen Of
the State Executive Committee.
The Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club con
vened on 18th inst, at the residence of Mr.. John
Crowther, Jr. The following officers elected ::
Treasurer-Lewis M. Bacon; Secretary-John
Crowther, Jr.; Executive Committee-Edward
Austen, Nelson R. Miles, John D. Matthews. Ar
tcles of interest were read and other matters
sidered. The question for next meeting is-"Do
farmers use the best means for the advancement
of their calling?" The club will hold its next
meeting at the residence of Mrs. Dickinson Cor
such.
On Friday evening, 18th inst, the Everett lit
orary society had very pleasant entertainment
at the residence of Mr.. Eli A. Matthews.
The members of Jessop's Church assembled on
18th inst and favorably considered the subject of
incorporating the board of trustees of the church.
There will be meeting of the trustees 2Sth
inst, at p m, at the residence of Mr.. Thos. D.
Mitchell.
1t is reported that there will be wedding next
month at Jessop's Church.
A musical and literary entertainment, in the in
terest of the missionary cause, will be given by
Jessop's Sabbath school, Feb Is, at 7.30 p. IN.
Excellent talent from the city will assist.
puJIopoJIa
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Rossville, 18th District.-The account given
in last weeks UNION of the accident that happen
ed to DIR. VIM. II. Mace, at Walters crossing, was
correct SO far as it went, but in justice to the Dr.
I would add that the express train was behind
time and was running down grade at almost
lightning speed and the DR.. did not hear the sig
nal whistle and thinks that it was not given, as
others in the neghborhood did not hear it either.
His horse halted just before getting on the track
and as the DR.. did not see or hear the train he
urged him on and just as the buggy passed over
one of the hind wheels was caught by the passing
train, and fortunately all of the spokes broke off
at the hub. The DR.. was thrown out but was not
injured the horse proceeded few step and was
caught without more damage being done. The
train stopped as soon as possible and number
of the passengers came back to what the result
was. The Dr. feels very grateful that he did not
fare worse, and seems to enjoy the jokes that are
passed on him in reference to the collision. This
is very dangerous crossing and should have a
Waterman. SeveraI accIdeuIs n0ppencu
here within the last few years.
A slight omission occurred in my last let
ter in reference to the opening of county road,
as the starting point is Stemmers Run Station,
instead of "Run Station"
Mr.. John Edward Asher has removed from
Benjies Point Farm, Middle River Neck, to the
old Forge Farm, located on the Phila. turnpike,
"A miles from Baltimore.
Quite a number of horses here are suffering
from distemper.< PRINCIPE.
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Mr.. Charles E. Fink, of Westminster, has
been admitted to practice as an attorney at the