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The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12
Cows Bitten by Snakes.-The Belair Times

COWS Bitten by SnaKeS.-The Belalr Tunes
of last week says: "Mr. Joseph A. Bail, OF
Thomas Run, has had two cows rendered value
less for milking purposes, it is thought by snake
bite. In both cases a teat became swollen and
in1amed the cows became very sick, and the bags
continued to swell until they burst, in spite of the
assiduous application of preventives. The boy
who drives up the herd finally came across large
black snake, about Z feet in length, coiled up in
the path over which the cows were accustomed to
pass to and from pasture. The snake was killed
and there has been no further trouble. A farm
hand who observed these cows, says he knew of q
case of snake-bite some years ago in which the
symptoms were precisely similar"
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Horse Thieves at Work.-Some time after
IL o'clock on Sunday night last at very fine bay
mare, a new top buggy and new harness were
stolen from the stable of Mr. Philip I. George, in
Long Green Valley, since which time nothing has
been heard of the team, although a reward of
$3.50 has been offered and kilograms have been
sent in all direction. The mare was favorite
driving animal of Mr.. Georges and the whole team
was valued at fully $1,000. The thief must have
been previously posted about the location Of
stable carriage house, &C., in order to fit himself
out so completely.
On Tuesday. 1st inst, bay horse was stolen
from the stable of Mr.. John G. Booth, near Nor
gan's Mill, Dulany's Valley, and although re-
ward of S25 has been offered, nothing has been
heard of him.
The people in that neighborhood are considera-
bly, agitated over these thiefts and it is feared
that well organized and bold gang of horse
thieves are engaged in the work. Neither pains
nor expense should be spared in hunting down
the thieves.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Very Serious Accident.-Benjamin Tice,
an employee OF Poole & Hunts machine shops,
Woodberry, met with very serious accident a
few days ago. With q number of other men he
was engaged in lifting an iron case weighing q
600 pounds, when the trestle upon which it was
standing gave way and it fell to the ground. Mr..
Tice was caught under it and had leg broken,
his right hand crushed aud sustained other inju-
ries ct more or less serious nature. He was re-
moved of his home where he was attended by
Drs. George H. Cairnes, Daniel Smith, Charles
H. Mitchell and D. S. Williams.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Abandon Covered Bridges.-It will be a
happy day for travellers when the nuisance of
covered bridges will have gone out of date forever.
The most interesting features in the landscape
everywhere are where water courses are met and
traversed by bridges. A running stream, whether
large or small, with old mill in view of the
waters tumbling over dam, is always welcome
sight to the sight-seer as he speeds along. To
hide these things from sight therefore is to rob
the landscape of its attractiveness and the travel
of half his pleasure. Covered bridges are there
fore nuisance that cannot be abated too soon.
good coat of paint will preserve the timbers OF
a wooden bridge as effectually as a roof, and be
at the same time cheaper and sightier.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

A Petrif1ed Tree.-The Belair Times says
''Mr. j. 7. Wright, of Bells mill, has left with us
section of petrifed wood which was found in the
railroad cut at Crossmore's in Baltimore county,
while excavating for the foundation for u stone
abutment on the new B. & 0. The tree was about
two feet in diameter and was forty five feet below
the surface, in q soil of sand and gravel. There
was vein of stone in it so hard that the saw
would not cut it. Opinions are divided as to
whether the wood was white oak, hickory, walnut
or oh
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Minister McLane has quite intrenched him.
self in the hearts of French people by the fuency
with which he speaks their native tongue.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12
Philono,is 9th D,str,ct Ray. g. M. AL

Philopolis, 9th District.-Rev. s. M. AL
ford o0iciated at Warren Church, on Sunday last,
where Children's service was held. On the same
day Rev. Mr.. Afford, Sr., preached an impress
sive sermon at Jessop's Church. On Sunday
night Rev. S. M. Afford preached at Union
Chapel to a large congregation.
Peas are being picked and the prospect for
later crop is good. There is a patch of eight
acres now blossoming, that is expected to yield
one hundred bushels more to the acre. On the
same farm 5000 summer cabbage are growing
nicely, as is also seven or eight acres set in to-
matoes.
Children's Day service will be held at Bosley's
Church on 18th instant.
The Senior Gunpowdsr Club will meet on
Thursday next instead of Saturday, at the resi-
d.A se of Mr.. VIM. w. Matthews.
Anniversary services of Gorsuch Hall Sabbat h
school have been postponed until the afternoon Of
goth inst.
Interesting memorial and anniversary exercises
of Jessop's NJ E. Sabbath school took place on
9th inst, and were continued through the day.
At $50 a. M, Mr.. Edward Austen and Rev. Mr..
Afford. of Baltimore father of Rev. S. M. Afford,
made very appropriate addresses, after which the
school, in explanation of their notices, designs,
&C., impressively rendered readings. recitations
and music. Mr.. George G. Duncan, assistant
superintendent, welcomed those present and
spoke on the "Pillar of Faith" Two little girls
then sang "Blessed Assurance" the school join
ing in the chorus. Mr.. Frank Rowe's subject
was "The Promises of God," followed by solo
"Seeking for Me-" by Mr.. G. G. Duncan. Miss
Dora Rowe read selection, "Thy Will be Done"
The hymn, Goods Anvil" was then sung. Miss
Katie Rdyston feelingly referred to loved ones
gone, being not forgotten. Music, "Gathered
Home," followed. Mr.. Thomas Royston spoke
and wished Gods blessing on all till we meet
again. The school then sang, "God be With
YOU" The classes left the church and formed in
body in the graveyard, and after singing one
verse of "Precious Name," decorated the graves
of former members of the school. At IL o'clock
Rev. Mr.. Afford, ST., preached on Spiritual we'll
doing" and at 230 p. M, Revs. Small and AL
ford made addresses. An interesting selection
was read by Miss Emma Stewart. "The Hand
writing on the WALL" sung by Mr.. G. G. Duncan,
and the music by the school was well rendered.
THE notices and floral designs in the church
zexc most beautiful and by some it was thought
fsR exceeded any former effort of the school in
that particular. Mr.. G.. c. Duncan was the or
ganist.
The congregation was large, many being pres
ent from Woodberry, several being members of
Dennison Post, who visited and decorated the
grave of John Tucker, former comrade.
Credit is due those prominent in the arrange
nent of the programme of exercises and decora-
ton. PH1LoPoLIs.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Euta,o M. P. Church, Hartford Road.-Preach-
ing every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. j. M. Gill,
at IL a. m. and s p. m. All invited.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

School Building for Glyndon.-Last week
il was stated in The UNION thSt a committee from
Glyndon, 4th district, had waited on the School
Board and asked to have a school house built at
that place. Since then a committee from the
Board has visited that thriving village and have
decided to build the school house and have ii
ready for occupancy early in September.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Lavender Hill, Hartford Road.-Mr. Thos
E. Biddison, agent, recently sold "a acres of land
on this road, at private sale to Joseph A. Bauer,
for $500. The property has good improvements
upon it. This property is a portion of the estate
of the late William e. Hooper, of Baltimore.
Mr.. George Buckner, of Cub Hill, was recently
bitten in the hand very badly by one of his dogs.
A physician cauterized the wounds and so far
nothing has occurred to lead him to believe he
will have an attack of hydrophobia.
The strawberry festival recently held at Hiss's
Church was q great success. VIGILANT.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

The widow of General Hancock bade farewell
to her old home on Governors Island on Satur-
day last, going to the house of Nicholas Gwynn,
the father of her widowed daughter law, Mrs.
Russell Hancock in New York, until her plans
for the future can be arranged. This step was
rendered necessary by the official order instructing
Lieutenant Griffin, who had been ostensibly en-
gagged in settling up the late heros affairs, to re-
port at Washington for service and had been de-
layed by the War Department until not even
sincere sympathy for Mrs. Hancock's bereavement
warranted further detention of the order. Mrs.
Hancock is still suffering from the nervous shock
received when her husband died and is in utter
ignorance of her own financial position or what
she will do hereafter.
HAND-MA SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Wheelers Hotel, Towson-
town. makes to measure all kinds Of LADIES AND
GENTS SHOES AND Doors. Correct styles and Mt
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
Nervous women should take DR.. Henley's
Gallery Reef and Iron.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Towson P O.-List of letters remaining in
the Towson postofice for the week ending June
18th, 1886, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
July 18th, 1885, if not claimed: Miss Barrett
VIM. H. Latham, Mrs. Lou Rocks, VIM. II. Rose
s. FEAST, P. NJ.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Orphans Court.-Letters have been granted
in the Baltimore county Orphans Court to Rob-
ert Taylor, Jr., the personal estate of Lavinia
X. Taylor to Elisha F. Kelley on the personal
estate of Joseph Kelley, and to Thomas G. Rut-
ledge on the personal estate of William Ruhl, Of
l. deceased.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Very Successful Entertainment.-The
concert at the court house on Friday evening, 4th
inst, proved a social and financial success. A
feeling akin to wonderment must have thrilled
the frescoed frame of Madam Justice who, with
scales in hand, stands ever ready to scoop up our
sapient Judges should they swerve one iota from
the Right-when she witnessed the bright array
Of happy faces and heard the peals of laughter
and the lound applause and saw the gay trap
pings of the mimic stage and the long lines of
Chinese lanterns and heard the strains of music
and the irrepressible burnt cork k-conundrum and
the clatter of the old Virginia hoe-down. Such
a wonderful transformation from the sombre scenes
daily transacted in this dreaded hall must have
occurred to the many present.
The entertainment itself was full of fun and
minstrelsy and the young members of the Sere-
naders acquitted themselves in a manner worthy
of all praise.
.Barry's fun and agility, especially in drilling
the Charlestown Blues with that cantankerous
horse of his; Poe's deep toned voice, with all the
characteristics of the plantation darkie; Har-
wood in his pathetic and inimitable acting of the
old negro Read, Williams, White and Salmon in
Old Zip Liza Coon; Hagerman as the Prima
Donna Lilly as Manager Mapleson, Mcdowell
as his agent, and Berry and Poe as the Pugiists,
were all excellent as to acting and as to voice.
The cornet solo, by Small, was rendered with a
sweetness, expression, force and shading that
evinced great talent and secured for him hearty
encore.
The Kinder Sinfonie was gracefully and admi-
raby led by Mrs. C. B. Slinguf and gave great
pleasure and brought an encore. The piece rep
resents sleigh ride, dance, champagne sup
per and the return home, and the quaint instru-
meuts introduced were skillfully managed by the
Misses Boarman, Mcintosh, Singluff, Feast, Pill
son, Keech, Dawes, Poe. Symington and Mckay
and produced graceful harmony ofsweet sounds.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Sales of Real Estate.-Messrs. Taylor &
Creamer, auctioneers, sold at the court House
door, Towsontown, on Saturday last, parcel of
% acres of land situated ON the county road
leading from Philadelphia turnpike to Ebenezer
meeting house, in Middle River Neck, 18th dis
trict, about eight miles from Baltimore, improved
by frame dwelling and outhouse, to James Tay-
lor for $3.50.
Messrs. N. Charles Burke and Arthur V. Mil
holland, trustees of the estate of the late Andrew
Patterson, sold on the premises on the York road
and Quaker lane, near Boundary avenue, on Mon
day, the following property belonging to said es-
tate: brick dwelling on the York road, lot 1875
by Ia feet, in fee sold for 81 1915 to G. w.
Lee an adjoining brick dwelling, lot Is by ia
feet, 81 $50 to Catharine Krout brick dwelling
on Quaker lane, lot 16 by l40 feet, for 81 450 to
George Mooyer; an adjoining brick dwelling, lot
1913 by 154 feet, for 81 300 to c. W. Lee; two ad
joining brick dwellings on Quaker lane, for 81, 400
and 81, 500 to Elizabeth Henze, and frame dwell
ing, lot 23.7 by 200 feet for S1,700 to the same
frame dwelling adjoining the above, lot 25 by 220
feet, for 81, $50 to c. W. Lee; an irredeemable SIS
ground rent on Quaker lane, lot so by 24S, frame
dwelling, for $3.50 to George Mooyer; ground
rent of S75 on lot adjoining, for 81 ,525 to John
and Eliza Lee; ground rent of SIS on lot on
| Quaker lane, binding ON Cottage avenue, for
81 $50 to George Mooyer; ground rent Of 500 on
lot 20 feet Bartlett street, binding on Quaker
lane, with brick dwelling and store improvement,
| for g, 400 to VIM. Gutman; ground rent of $3.50
| on lot fronting 25 feet a road near Quaker
| lane, with frame dwelling, for $3.50 to George
| Mooyer Total Of sales, S20,1O0
| The same trustees sold at private sale on Tues
day, the dwelling house and houses belong
ing to the estate Of the late Andrew Patterson,
the York road, near Boundary avenue, to George
| Mooyer for $3.50.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

"Washy" Horses.-With reckless drivers
and inconsiderate feeders there are great many
"washy" horses, in other words, horses with lax
bowels. This comes in a great measure from in
judicious feeding and driving, although some
horses naturally liable to the complaint If
you have such horse, don't give him medicine,
but some judgment both in driving and feeding.
When starting, give the horse his time for cou-
pie of miles, until he becomes somewhat empty;
this at the same time will prevent broken wind
in good many cases. In feeding, give the ami
NAL water first, which he will take readily when
accustomed to the plan. After watering, which
should not consist of more than small bucketful,
give him a small bunch of hay before morning
and noon feed, and more before night feed, which
should be given later than usual, when practica-
BILE. The usual plan is to give grain as soon as
possible after entering the stable, because he is
hungry. This is entirely wrong, and by trying
the other plan you will soon find he will appa-
rently enjoy his feed more. I have had severa i
horses affected in that way and permanently cured
them without resorting to medicine. A small
portion of old process fax seed meal (say two
table spoonsful each night is very beneficial.
The worst case had yielded to this treatment,
with the addition of generous quantity carrot
Every person who has horse should have a
good supply of carrots during the season, and it
is not yet too late to plant. Try it this summer.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Sweet Air, 10th DESTRUCTION Sunday next.
Chestnut Grove congregation will celebrate Chill
dren's Day. All the Sunday schools have been
invited and general union is anticipated.
The strawberry festival recently held by the
ladies of Chestnut Grove Church proved a finan-
cial success.
Mr.. John D. Weakley, formerly postmaster at
Sweet Air, has moved and settled at Glenarm,
Maryland Central railroad. Mr.. Weakley has
conducted store at Sweet Air for several years.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Jury of Condemnation.-The jury of con-
demnation in the case of the Maryland Central
Railway Company against Mrs. Jennie O'Neil,
John Donney and Thomas Ford, for the use of
ground on the Falls road, have agreed to allow
Mrs. O'Neil 81, 200 for a lot Is by 224 feet, i'm
proved by two and "a half story frame building,
and Mr.. John Donnelly $1,000 for a lot 16 by 224
feet, improved by three story brick building.
Mr.. Ford's property was acted upon on Friday,
11th inst. Messrs. Joseph S and c. W. Heuiser
counsel for Mrs. O'Neill; Thomas ]. Mellen,
for Donnelly, and G. Bohn Sliugluff and John
Grason for Ford. Messrs. Robert R. Boarman
and W. Frank Mitchell represent the Railroad
Company.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Franllintown, 1st District.-Some of the
cattle in this vicinity are effected with pleuro-
pneumonia. About week ago Mr.. Edward
Kelley noticing that one of his COWS was sick, he
sent for DR.. Ward, State veterinary surgeon, who
at once pronounced it bad case of pleuro pneu-
monia and ordered the animal killed, also another
that had been stabbed with her. DR.. Ward also
visited several adjoining stables, and in the herd
of Mr.. Michael Wallace he found another case,
which he also ordered killed. The slaughtered
stock was appraised by Mr.. W. B. Beaumont,
for the State, and Mr.. W. N. Matthews, for the
owners
Dr. Ward also placed all the herds within one
mile of Franklintown under strict quarantine.
This little village, after standing still for twenty
five years, is at last being brought to life Sew
eral new houses have recently been built, and
more are in contemplation. A reservoir is also
talked of to supply Ca.onsvlle with water. Ca
louisville is big town, now that it is incorpora-
ted, but she will have to come to our little vii
lage for her water supply. B.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Gunpowder, 11th District.-The heavy re-
tanning walls in the deep cut on the B. & o., near
the old school-house track, have proved of little
use in restraining within bounds the peculiar
earth formation encountered by the contractors
1t is now proposed to widen the cut and second
steam shovel has been brought this week for the
purpose. Railroad building costs money.
From the wretched state of the roads wonder is
being expressed that the supervisor does not EN-
ploy an additional force. He certainly does not
intend to try to put them in condition, in any
thing like reasonable time to give US the benefits
of good summer driving, with himself and boy
alone. There are plenty of hard working, worthy
men who would be glad to receive such job 1t
would be good for them, good for the roads, and
good for the public Don't try to do it all, the
entire twenty five miles, Mr.. Supervisor, and pre-
vent the elimination of SO much good. Give others
a chance.
A character known as the "Watchmaker, hail
ing from Hartford county, feeling sick obtained
shelter of Mr.. Swoner, at the old toll gate, Little
Falls this week, his sickness increasing he died.
He was without money friends and will, pre-
sumo, have to be buried at the expense of the
county. Mr.. F. Schultz, undertaken, with his ac-
customed liberalty, prepared neat walnut coffin,
the price of which far exceeds anything he is apt
to get from the authorities.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Very Serious Accident.-On Tuesday last,
Mr.. John P. d. Parks, of Chestnut Ridge, was on
his way to market with load of cherries, and
when approaching the crossing at Sherwood, N.
G. r. R., his horse became badly frightened at an
approaching train, and upset the wagon, throw
ing Mr.. Parks out and injuring him very serious
ly about the legs and arms. He was taken to his
home and put to bed, where it is said he will have
to remain several months. Both of his legs were
reported broken, but of this we are not assured,
and merely give it as a rumor.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Children's Day Services.-The Towsontown
M. E. Sunday school will observe Chidren's Day
in an appropriate manner on Sunday, 18th inst.
Preparations have been made to make it an inter-
esting and enjoyable occasion. In the morning
a suitable sermon will be preached at IL o'clock,
by the pastor, at % o'clock p. m, responsive
reading exercise will take place, and at u p. m,
an entertainment by the children, consisting of
solos, duetts choruses, readings recitations, etc.
The church will be beautifully decorated with
flowers and evergreens, and there is no doubt but
that the day will be one of much enjoyment.
A Race at Pimlico.-On Friday, July I'd,
there will be race at Pimlico of II miles dash
for $500 side, between the well known horses,
"Armadale," owned by John Mcclellan, of Gettys-
burg, and "Be Calm" owned by Joe Ocker, of
Littlestown. In a race between these horses at
Hanover on Friday of last week, "Armadale" had
an easy thing of it, taking the first heat in 1.5S4,
and almost dstancing his competitor in the second
heat The friends of "Be Calm" believe they
have the better horse and are willing to place
their money on him.
The Baltimore County union., 1886-06-12

Jury of Condemnation.-Sh Slas v
Miller has summoned the following jury to con-
denim q acres of land in the 18th district of Bal
timore county, belonging to Frederick W. Clas-
sen, for the use of the Annapolis and Baltimore
Short-Line Railroad Company, viz Griffith Feel
emyer John Roster, John Smith, William Piel
George II. Merryman, William Markland, c. G.
Tracey, VIM. Bowen of S., J. Alex. Parlett, Ben
jamin F. Numbers, Noah f. Jackson, Frank P.
Kelley, Jacob Upperco, DIR. Thos. Algire, VIM. II
Baker John Kearney, VIM. J. Mccullough, Wm
H. Ehler, George W. Jordan and Patrick Schroy-
er. The jury will meet on the premises on Tues
day next, 18th instant.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-05-08
Railroad Assessments.

Auditor Steele has sent circular to
the Assessors throughout the State
calling their attention to the great lack
of uniformity in the valuation of rail
road property in this State, showing
that not only are the same roads in diff
ferent parishes assessed at figures vary
ing more than 100 per cent in valuation
but that the valuation here is in nearly
every instance in this State less than
one half the amount the same or similar
roads are valued at in other States. He
suggests the advisability of the Asses
sors communicating with each other, or
meeting at designated points to confer
upon the subject, in order to arrive at
more uniformity in the assessing of rail
road properties as both the State and
parishes and the roads would be better
satisfied, and the rights of each better
protected and conserved.-New Iberia
EDternrise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-05-08

There is considerable discussion
going on in the columns of the Press
in Louisiana, whether Police Jurors
should be appointed by the Governor
and Senate or elected by ballot.
When the present plan of appoint
ment by the Governor was put in force,
there was hardly parish in the State
that was not badly in debt, whose scrip
was not selling at from 25 to IS cents
on the dollar, now there are very few,
if any parishes, in debt and scrip will
bring, when there is any on the market,
90 to 95 cents on the dollar. Could
jurors elected at the ballot box have
done any better9 Would they have
done as WELL
Past history does not show that they
could.
The present law elects justices of the
peace by vote.
Does any man have the boldness to
say that those officers can be compared
with the Jurors appointed by the Gov
ernor, in ability or intelligence.
Why there are men elected to fill
those important Offices that do not
know the difference between a code of
laws and saw log, and were elections
of Police Jurors to be made at the bal
lot box the same results would be OBJ
tanned.
The people of Louisiana are more in
terested in good government and a
proper use of the money paid in taxes
than they are in the cultivation of O
sickIy sentiment.
Police Jurors have heavy RESPONSE
bilities on their shoulders, and, much
as they are abused and condemned by
the Universal Growler, they do much
for the good government and welfare
of the people, hampered as they are by
laws made by other legislators, and can,
if they are SO disposed, do incalculable
injury to the parish finances.
The present system is good one, no
change will improve it for the present.
The common welfare is more impor-
tant than sentiment to Louisiana, at
the present time.-Thibodaux Sentinel.