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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Govanstown Items.-Rev. W. F. Speake.
Presiding Elder visited the Rev. w. w. Van
Arsdale. of Govanstown NJ E. Church, Sunday
last.
An effort is being made here to provide a
suitable abode for the young men, in order that
they can meet for mental and physical i'm
provement. If the necessary amount of about
$1,000 can be gotten by means of subscriptions,
the committee consisting of VIM. McRoberts,
Jr Isaac H. Moss, VIM. s. Norris, C. l.. Pape,
John l.. Rosensteel and H. M. Walker, intend
to erect building to consist of a library or
reading room, gymnasium and a hall for general
purposes
On Thursday of last week destructive fire
occurred in this neighborhood, which might
have been avoided had there been an engine
in Govanstown. 1t is hoped the County Com
missioners will look into the wants of our town,
and do something for us. If they give us but
a little hand engine it would be of some
service.
Govane Court, No. rs, Equitable League of
America, will elect officers Friday, Dec. 26th
DR.. Spranklin's ambulance passed through
here one day last week with one of the horses
belonging to the Towsontown fire company.
Mr.. ]. VIM. Duke has received from friend
in Baltimore, pair of dash hounds.
The York Road, or rather the Union r. w.
Co., has put a new car on the road between
two Slawson boxes. The reason it has two
boxes is to avoid the expense of putting q
turntable at Govanstown.
The motor came steaming out Tuesday morn.
ing last, with some gentlemen aboard from
Florida. who came on to see how it looked and
what it could do.
Mr.. Nelson Perrin, president of the u P. r
W. Co., visited Mr.. M. ]. Kilroy's carriage
factory on Wednesday last.
small fire occurred on Glenwood av-
enue, Wednesday, 18th instant, in house be-
longing to Mr.. P. Gallagher. An alarm was
sent in from box As, but the engines have not
been seen yet.
A little daughter of Mr.. Patterson, who re-
sides on Ready avenue, was terribly burned
last Friday by her dress catching fire from O
hot poker. She died Saturday afternoon. Drs
Hart, of Waverly and Duncan, of Govanstown
rendered medical attention. A. r.
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the 9Th instant afforded many residents of this
section much pleasure, and when it disappeared
so suddenly from the roads, leaving nothing
but mud, there were numerous expressions of
regret.
Until the past week the attendance at No. 5
school was unusually good, but now more than
half of the children are at home suffering from
colds. 1t is the belief that this is a return of
the dreaded grippe"
Back River Sunday school will hold its
Christmas entertainment on Monday evening,
December 10Th. All invited.
Horseback riding is becoming popular in this
section, particularly among the ladies. A few
evenings ago young lady was thrown from
her horse but nothing daunted she remounted
as though that was not an unusual occurrence,
and proceeded on her way. OBSERVER
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

New Freedom Items.-Old winter, with
his icy grip, put in some ugly weather to-day
wednesday, Strange to say the signal SER
vice people failed to make any special notice of
the most disagreeable day so far this autumual
season. Our ice men should be on the alert,
and ready to take advantage of the first freeze,
for it is certainly evident that some unseen
forces are materially changing our climate.
The long, solid freezes of years ago are giving
way to a fickleness of temperature that is truly
conjectural. However, there is little doubt
some wonderful changes are taking place,
either in the aerial or watery currents that
sweep above or beside our fair domain.
The time for Christmas entertainments is
nearly at hand. The Methodist and Reformed
Sunday schools will have theirs on Christmas
eve and night, respectively. Rev. DIR. Miller,
ofthe Lutheran Church, was compelled to can
Gel his promised "Bible Talks" to his congrega-
ton on account of Fitness. The pupils of Oak
land school will also give their parents and
friends a pleasant Correcting" next Tuesday,
when Santa Claus will be present
am in receipt of the Register of Lehigh Uni
versity from William Albert Heindle, of the
sophomore class in that institution. Albert is
a York county boy and son of Mr.. William
H. Heindle manager of the financial depart
ment Of the Baltimore San. No doubt he
largely enjoyed the victory gained by the Le-
high boys over the Naval Cadets in their great
game of football on Thanksgiving day.
Mrs. Chester Stick is an applicant for liquor
license at this place. Prior to this every at
tempt to introduce the sale of intoxicating
drinks has been bitterly and successfully OPP
posed by the temperance people here. 1t now
remains to be seen if the court will grant the
petitioners request.
The New Freedom building association is a
fourishing institution and to a certain extent
takes the place of bank in this vicinity. Its
shareholders represent some of the most thirty
ing citizens in the lower part of FORK and the
upper part of Baltimore counties. It's doors
are open to all honorable persons who seek to
invest or borrow capital. The directors have
chosen Prof John G. Donaldson, secretary.
on this division of the n. G. r. R., who has
been quite sick for the past fortnight, is grad
ually improving,
Master Clarence Baughman, son of Mr.. Edgar
Baughman, who has been suffering from q
dangerous attack of typhoid fever, is slowly re-
covering.
Mr.. John w. Ruhl, formerly well-known
teacher of York county, but now of the Glen
Wilton (Va.) Iron Company, returned to-day.
Mr.. Ruhl will remove his family to Virginia in
few weeks.
l am glad to see Mr.. S. Merryman Anderson
again on our streets He looks hale and hearty
after his long illness some time since.
Cards have been issued for the marriage of
Mr. James B. Heisse, the well-known teacher
of Hebbville, Baltimore county.
Before another edition of THE UNION is
printed the holidays, with all their pleasantries,
will be thing of the past. therefore close
wishing the editors printers and readers of the
brave old UNION A Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. D.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Hereford, 18th District.-Mr. Chas. G. Hun
ter died at his home, White Hail. on Sunday
night, of consumption. His remains were in,
tered on Wednesday at Vernon NJ. E. Church
Cemetery.
The oyster supper which was held at Evna
last week, by the patrons of the public school,
was q success.
The entertainment to be given in the public
school at this place will be held on the 23d in
stead of the oath, on account of an entertain
ment by Gorsuch Hall Sunday school Christ
mas eve.
People generally are making more or less
preparation for the Christmas holidays. Some
will have turkey, some goose, and in one in
stance a certain individual expects, as usual,
to have both, with large 'possum added.
Farmers in this section are rushing their
products to market and report prices good,
Now a cold wave is wanted in order to secure
good ice supply.
Mr.. George w. Candles has rented Mr.. ]. A.
Sparks place and has moved thereon.
The appointment of road supervisors for the
next two years seems now to be the most inn
portant topic of conversation. There are a
number of applicants from this district who
think they should catch on for awhile at least.
What the people want is good man. whoever
he may be- PATRON.
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Died Suddenly at Texas.-Patrick Flani-
gan. a well known Towsontown shoemaker,
diei at the home of relative, at Texas, Sth dis
trict. ON Thursday night last He left here in
the afternoon and walked to Texas, where he
was taken sick and died suddenly. His wife,
who survives him, conducts the lunch counter
in fine rotunda of the Court House. He also
leaves three children, two of whom are grown.
Patrick served in the Confederate army during
the rebellion and located here soon after the
close of the war. He was a good workman
and an inoffensive man.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Death of an Aged Colored Man.-Charles
Severe colored, died in Towsontown few days
ago at the age of 70 years. He was slave and
body servant to the late George Harryman, of
the Sth district, grandfather of the present Mr..
George Harryman. He was set free by his
master for faithful services long before the
emancipation proclamation was issued. Charles
was twice married, but had no children. He
worked in Baltimore until about twelve years
ago, when he came to Towsontown and spent
the balance of his days with his nephew, Capt.
BENJAMIN Hicks, at whose house he died. His
remains were inferred at Mt. Zion Church,
Unionville.
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Death of Former Citizen.-John Fl.
Hamill died on Tuesday, 10Th, at the residence
of Mr.. Chas B. Taylor, Lutherville, of con-
sumption He had been in the employ of
railroad contractor in New York State, but his
health failing him he came here last week.
He was son of the late Patrick Hamil, who
came to Baltimore county from Port Deposit,
Md, upwards of forty years ago, and shortly
lO-Mile House on the York road. AT his death
his son John took charge of the hotel and con-
Quoted it for several years Mr.. Hamill was in
his SD year and was a brother n-law of Mr..
Samuel Ceilings and Mr.. Charles o. Cockey.
He leaves one son, his wife hayingdied mum
Der of years ago. He was buried on THURSDAY
in Greenmount Cemetery, Rev. VIM. Sadtler
conducting the services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Answer to the Hedge Fence Billion
Wednesday Messrs. Yellott and Mcintosh,
counsel for the Baltimore County Hedge and
Wire Fence Company, filed an answer to the
bill of Joseph E. Tracey and ]. J. Myer, who
asked to have a receiver for the company
appointed The defendant denies that it is in
debted to the plaintiff Tracey, who is one of
its stockholders, and who has been credited
with all dividends so far declared. As to the
other claim on which the suit for a receiver
was based, that of John ]. Myer, to whom w.
F. Mitchell had assigned claim of S160.97 for
professional services, defendant denies that it
is so indebted to Mitchell, but that on the con-
trary, the balance of the account is against
him. The defendant denies that it owes dol
lar to any one excepting some sums due as sal
aries to its agents and officers.
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Attempt to Rob.-Sometime during Mon
dav night last an attempt was made to rob the
residence of ex-County Treasurer William
Parks, near Texas, Sth district. A glass was
cut from the front door and the burglars gotin,
but Mr.. Parks heard them and they were
frightened off before they got anything. They
left an empty whisky bottle behind them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION"

Monday, Dec. 20, by John Shanahan, at the 10
Mile House, west prong of the Hartford turn
pike, horses, cows, farm implements bar FIX
lures, etc.
Monday, Dec. %, by Lewis Ahrens. on the Dover
road, near Hoffman's st avern, stock, farm i'm
plements, etc.
Monday, Dec. ed, by Henry Green, near Dances
Mill, 10th district, postponed public sale of
stock farming implements, furniture, etc.
Monday, Jan. 5, by NJ. w. Ofutt, attorney, on the
premises, valuable real estate near Warren,
Sth district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

To Christmas Purchasers.-Our readers
will make no mistake in purchasing their
Christmas goods from THE UNIONS advertisers.
They are all reliable business men and you can
always feel satisfied that you are getting your.
moneys worth.
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R. M Towards Personal Estate.-Col.
Milton w. Offutt, trustee in insolvency of Mr..
Richard McGaw Howard, of My Lady's Manor,
sold all his personal estate on Thursday. the
sale realizing about 81 200 The well known
thoroughbred horse North Wind" is included
in the sale and was purchased by son of Mr..
Howard
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Meeting of the Board of Managers.-The
newly-elected Board of Managers of the Balti-
more County Agricultural Society held meet
ing in Baltimore, on Saturday last. Mr.. Alex.
Mccormick, Jr.. was chosen temporary chair
man. A letter was read from Col. ID. M. Mat
thews, who had been president of the society
for the past six years. declining to serve in that
capacity any longer Much regret was express
ed at his determination to retire from the presi-
dency and the secretary was directed to write
him letter conveying the thanks of the Board
for the valuable services he has rendered to the
society. Mr. VIM. Fell Johnson, who was
elected member of tie Board at the meeting
on the 9th inst, declined to serve and Mr. w.
jeff. Shanklin was elected to fill the vacancy
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as
follows President ID. H. Rice; secretary,
III. c. Longnecker; treasurer, VIM. S. Powell.
The members of the Board made themselves
personally responsible for the Indebtedness of
the society and all outstanding obligations
amounting to about 81 900, including interest
payments, will be promptly met. The suit of
Francis VS.. the Society, growing out of an ac-
cident on the fair grounds in September 1885,
in which a carriage was broken and woman
hurt, has been settled by the society agreeing
to pay $50. This case, had it not been COM
promised, would have come up at the present
term of court.
The Board adopted a unanimous vote of
thanks to Mr.. Alex. Mccormick, Jr., superin
tendent of the household department at the late
that trying position. 1t was stated that that
department. had never before been so success
fully conducted.
The following is copy of the letter which
has been forwarded to Col. Matthews:
TowsoNTowN, Nd, Dec 18th, 1890.
Col. ID. M. MATTHEws-Dedr Sir: At the
meeting of the Board of Managers of the Agri-
cultural Society of Baltimore County, held ON
the 18th inst, the secretary was directed to ex-
press to you by letter the regrets of the MEM
bers at your determination to retire from the
Office of president, and to convey to you their
grateful acknowledgements for the very valu-
able services you have rendered to the society
as its chief executive officer for the past six
years. Knowing that your reason for wish
ing to relinquish the duties of the position
is valid one. and feeling that it would not
be just to force the office on you for another
term, having already made so many sacri-
fees, the Board accepts your resignation, feel
ing assured that your interest in the affairs
of the society is such that you will cheerfully
continue to give the weight of your influence
to it, and the benefit of your experience toyour
successor. Very Respectfully.
H. G.. LoNGNECKER, Secretary.
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Sale of q Large Farm.-Wm. Seemuller
& Co. auctioneers, sold at the Real Estate Ex-
change. Baltimore, on Wednesday last, for w.
S. G. Williams, trustee, farm of 800 acres,
situated on Back river, 18th district, adjoining
lands of J. NJ. Gillespie and others, to VIM. f.
Airey for SO per acre. The property is inn
proved by a large dwelling, barn, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Christmas at Glencoe.-An entertainment
will be held in the chapel at Glencoe, n. G. R.
R., on Christmas evening, commencing at
o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Prices at the Eastern Hay Scales.-The
following were the quotations at the Eastern
Hay Scales on Thursday: Timothy hay. per
tom IS and S10 clover hay, 50 and $40; wheat
straw, 81 and So; rye straw, S14 and SIS; oat
straw, IS and 50; corn per bbl., S2.90and $500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

One Advantage Methodist Preachers
Have.-The Nashville Christian ADVOCATE says:
mo Methodist preacher is ever subjected to
the humiliation of candidating' for a vacant
pulpit, and of having his 'trial-sermon' picked
to pieces by unsympathetic hearers. No Meth
odist preacher is ever troubled by the thought
that when his present passionate expires he may
not get another one until months or years
have passed. No Methodist preachers is in dan
ger of getting his marching orders from a
SQUAD Of disaffected church officers The full
power of the whole church is back of him."
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Big Land Purchase.-Mr John G. Rouse,
the successful Belair merchant, has purchased
800 acres of land at Aberdeen, known as the
Rogers White farm, for Sc, 900 cash. Both the
p W. & B. Railroad and the B. & o. Extension
pass through the property.
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Another Railroad Sold.-The Baltimore,
Catonsville and Ellicott's Mills Passenger Rail-
way was sold at public auction on Monday, by
Messrs. VIM. Seemuller & Co., auctioneers, for
$4,000. The purchasers are Messrs. George
c. Jenkins Nelson Perrin, John K. Cowen, E.
J. D. Cross and George d. Penniman, who
are stockholders in the company. The same
gentlemen also bought 80 horses, Il cars har-
large stable and sheds in Gainesville, besides
number of small passenger waiting stations
along the line, and large rented hotel; also
at its suburban terminus two tenement houses.
The new owners propose to introduce an cleo
trio system on the line.
The purchasers of this line also control the
York Road Railway, which is now part of
the Union system.
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An Old Locomotive Engineer Resigns
The Glen Rock Item of last week says that
Mr.. William r. Cuddy, of Parkton, Baltimore
Northing Central Railroad Company for twen
ty-four years. during twenty-one years of which
he was an engineer has resigned his position
to engage in storekeeping at Parkton. Mr..
Cuddy has been in a number of accidents dur
ing his railway experience, one of his narrow
escapes being at the big wreck at FToei4I1d last
summer when he stuck to his engine and came
out all right, to the surprise of all who wit
messed the wreck. During these twenty-four
years Mr.. Cuddy lost but eight days, and most
of these were not from any fault of his. The
regret and Superintendent Kapp, in accepting
his resignation, speaks in the highest terms of
his faithfulness and efficient service to the
company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Hedge Fence Meeting.-The directors of
the Baltimore County Hedge and Wire Fence
Company held a meeting at Towsontown on
Tuesday. Several claims against the compa-
ny were adjusted and it was shown that its af-
fairs, notwithstanding the recent movements
of certain people, are in an entirely satisfactory
condition Mr.. Joseph B. Herbert, who had
been secretary of the company since its organi-
cation, resigned, and Mr.. Samuel c. Herd was
elected in his place. The company will defend
the suit instituted for receiver and an account,
and Messrs. John /. Yellott and d. G. McIn
tosh were retained as counsel. A card, pub
lished in our advertising columns to-day, will
throw considerable light on this subject and
show to the public the true condition Of the af-
fairs of the company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Beaver Dam Marble.-The census report
on MARYLAND marble says: THE marble
auarries at Cockeysville have been operated
regularly for years. The product is used to
Iy for building purposes, particularly in Balti-
more, where it enters largely into the construc-
ton of number of the finest structures. 1t
has also been used in Philadelphia and the ex-
tension of the National Capitol. The Beaver
Dam Marble Company is the most important
firm. and has a well-equipped plant, including
the most modern Improvements for quafrying
and saving. The most practical test made of
the strength of this marble was its use as mate
rial for the Washington Monument"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-20

Masonic Election.-At stated communi-
cation of Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 116, A. F., &
A. NJ, Towsontown, held on Tuesday night
last the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term of one year Master, ]. Maurice
Watkins; Senior Warden, William Grason
Junior Warden, William NJ. Risteau; Secreta-
nv, Robert Feast; Treasurer, William NJ. Isaac |;
TYLER, Sylvester Bowen. These officers will be
installed on the first Tuesday in January.
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| Two Ola COul600rdC6 V0U6TduS d0S
| Away.-The inmates of the Confederate Sol
! diers' Home at Pikesyille were much shocked
| OH Monday morning last to learn that two of
| their comrades had passed away during the
| previous night They were DIR. VIM. J Barry.
| aged IS, and John H. Steele, aged Y. Both
| had been in the constitution since 1888, and they
|, we're the only ex- Confederates in the home who
| drew pensions from the United States govern
| ment. DIR. Barry was born in Baltimore and
Mr.. Steele was born near Liberty, Frederick
/ county Md.
| That the two old men who fought under the
same flags in two different wars, entered the
I home almost at the same time and slept in adj
i Joining rooms, should be found dead at the
same hour and from the same cause (heart dis
| easel is at least strange coincidence.
Captain VIM. H. Pope, who is the superin-
| tendent of the home, said: both men were
| found dead about seven o'clock in the morn
| ing. They were. to all appearances: well and
| hearty as men of their age can be when l saw
! them last on Sunday night. They occupied
adjoining rooms and had roommates. Mr..
! Steeles companion was Wm McCahan, who is
| ill in bed now from the shock he sustained in
! discovering the dead body of his friend. He
has been i'll semi-unconscious state all day.
| and no sense can be made of what he says.
| He told me that Steele made an awful row
| during the night as if he was trying to get his
breath but that is all we can get from him ex-
cept that he asked Steele if he should call the
doctor Steele made no reply and we suppose
!
I'VE discovered that Steele was dead when
someone went into the room this morning:
| He was quite cold, and his hands were folded
peacefully on his breast No outcries of any
sort were heard during the night, and he must
have passed away peacefully. 1 think Steele
had relatives near his old home, but we never
heard from them"
John H. Steele was private during the
| Mexican War. and served under General Scott.
| During the rebellion he served as private
under General Bradley 7. Johnson in Company
A. First Maryland Infantry, and Company d,
| First Maryland Cavalry. He served from 81
to '65, and was brave soldier, having smelt
powder and heard the whistle of bullets under
the gallant Scott in the old days.
DR.. Barrys death was more of a surprise than
was that of Steele. He was in a fine humor
Sunday, and talked with his companions over
old times He did not complain at all, and his
roommate says he heard no noise during Sum
| day night He served under General Scott, in
the Eleventh Regular Infantry, from Vera
Cruz to the City of Mexico, as surgeon. After
the Texas matter was settled his family heard
no more of him, and thought he was dead. He
turned up at the beginning of the Rebellion:
and served during the entire war as hospital
! surgeon, and saw service in the field.