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LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADvERTlsEDD IN "THE UNION

SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION"
Tuesday. August II. by John F. Conrad and
Philip Keiner, executors, on the premises,
leasehoid property corner Dillon and Fourth
streets, Canton. -.
Tuesday. August 19, by John +. Centrum, attor-
nev etc at the Court House door, house
and lot in Lauraviile, Hartford road.
Tuesday, August 10, by John r. Centrum, az IL
torney ETC., at the Court House door, 10
acres of land and improvements, on the BEL
air road. -.
Tuesday. August 10, by Daniel e. Lynch; exec
utor. at the Court House door, small farm
near Fork, 18th district. - c,.r
Tuesday August 49, by w. ]. Oeigrath, Sherln,
at the Court House door, leasehold interest
in Westport.
ney. on the premises, suburban home on
Euclid avenue. Irvington.
Monday. August Is, by William V. Warfeld, at
tOrney on the premises, real estate and
ground rents on jefferson and Madison sts.,
Waverly Baltimore city.
Tuesday August g. by John /. Yellott and John
H. Richardson, trustees, on the premises.
valuable business and trucking property ad-
Joining Canton, 18th district.
Tuesday, September 2, by Thomas Chew Wor-
tbinRton Jr., at the Court House door, farm
of 143 acres near Owings' Mills
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summer Tour to the North.

The Pennsylvania Railroad personally conduc-
ted tour to Northern New York and Canada,
leaving August IL, covers many prominent points
of interest to the summer tourist-Niagara Falls.
Thousand Islands, Rapids of the st. Lawrence
Quebec, The Saguenay, Montreal, Au Sable
Chasm. Lakes Champlain and George, and Sara
toga. The tour covers period of fifteen days ;
round-trp rate, $125. The party will be in charge
of one of the company's tourist agents, assisted
by an experienced lady as chaperon, whose
rate covers railway and boat fare for the entire
round trip parlor car seats; meals en- route notei
entertainment, transfer charges ana carriage
hire. For detailed itinerary, tickets or any adj
ditional information, apply to Ticket Agents.
Tourist Agent. 11e6 Broadway, New orki or
address Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant Generai PaS-
senger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philade1-
phia.
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Opinion on the Goodwin Land Sale
On Tuesday last Chief Judge Fowler rendered
an important opinion in the matter of the sale
of certain real estate of Charles E. r. Goodwin.
The opinion in brief provides that the sale Of
the property, containing " acres of land, stu
ated opposite the Timonium fair grounds, sold
last December for S95 an acre to Mr.. s. Davies
Warfeld, of Baltimore, shall be ratified unless
Mrs VIM. McShane, who is interested in the
sale, gives bond personally, with satisfactory
security, that the property in question will
sell at a resale for sum over and above the
amount obtained at the first sale, sufficient to
avoid any loss to the parties interested.
The property in question was sold at truss
tees sale by Messrs. Osborne ]. Yellott and
Robert H. Bussey. After the sale Mrs. Nc
Shane objected to the ratification of the sale
on the ground of inadequacy in price, and filed
petition asking for resale of the property,
which petition Judge Fowler has granted, with
the provisions mentioned.
Judge Fowler in his opinion, goes on to
say "But am not willing under the circum-
stances in the case, to subject the fund to a
possible diminution by resale and, therefore,
especially as l think the evidence shows that
Mrs. McShane herself is in part, at least, to be
blamed for the result of which she now COM
plains, the resale will be ordered only upon
the condition that she will, in her own name
and within a reasonable time, give bond, etc.
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Baltimore Markets.-The following were
the quotations Of the Baltimore wholesale

They Are Bred in the Purple.-0n Thurs
day, July 31st, the highly bred 2-year old setter
Keech, of the Towson bar, whelped 10 fine
puppies. The sire is Judge Bobbins, also
owned by Mr.. Keech. The sire of Lady Mar
tin was Hurstbourne Lelays and her dam was
Imp. Judge Bobbins is by Joe Onward dam
Miss Lucifer, grand sire Champion Joe Cam
ming and grand dam Emma T.
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The New Country Club-It Is Making
Good Progress.-An adjourned meeting of
those interested in the organization of the
Cockeysville Country Club held Monday night
at the residence of Mr. George Jessop, the fol-
lowing were chosen as incorporators Messrs.
William H. Wight, John T. Love- George Jes-
sop, Thomas N. Lee and w. H. DeCourcy
Wright. Those selected to form the board of
governors for one year were Messrs. William
H. Wight, George Jessop, John T. Love, Chas.
c. Wight, Summerfield Baldwin, Jr., Thomas
N. Lee, Charles c. Denison, Henry Carroll and
r. Dunlop Wight. A committee to draft con-
stitution and bylaws is composed of Messrs.
w. H. DeCourcy Wright, Charles c. Wight
and John 7. Love. On Monday next another
meeting will be held at the home of Mr.. Jes-
sop for the purpose of electing officers At
Monday nights meeting Mr.. William H.
Wight presided and Mr.. w. H. DeCourcy
Wright was secretary
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Mr.. Banks Has an Eye Removed-Mr
Andrew Banks, of the Baltimore Custom
House. has, in the last few days, successfully
of his right eye The operation was the result
of an injury sustained from q glance shot
while hunting with friend in 1860 and from
a slight.accident few days ago. The surgeons
deemed the removal of the injured eye neces-
sary to the preservation of the sight of the
other eye. The shot was removed. The loss
is not so keenly felt because the blindnes &C.
casioned by the accident has been of many
years duration. Mr.. Banks was at one time q
prominent citizen of Baltimore county and
owned fine estate at Reisterstown. He once
represented the county in the House of Dele
politics.
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Big Rat Bill for Mr.. Tyson to Pay.-Mr.
Jesse Tyson has arrived at the conclusion that
it is rather an expensive undertaking to exter-
inmate rats when they become annoying about
the house, especially if a professional ratcatch-
er. with ferrets, is employed and paid so much
per rat to kill them.
Recently there were rats at Cylburn, Mr..
Tyson's country residence in Baltimore coun-
ty. Daily they were becoming nuisance, and
invaded both pantry and kitchen. He decided
to get rid of the Objectionable creatures, so en-
ployed man to clear the premises of them.
Mr. Tyson inquired of the man how much
the job was worth, and was told that S25 would
cover the bill.
'There can't be more than a dozen rats
here" said Mr.. Tyson, land $25 is little
steep for killing few rats. I'll tell you what
I'll do. I'll pay you one dollar for every rat
you kill"
The man agreed to this, and entered in the
transaction. AT the end of two days the man
presented to Mr. Tyson bill for 1864 and in
the stable had for Mr.. Tyson's inspection the
same number of rats.
Mr. Tyson had the dead rats counted and
found that he would have to make good the
1864 as agreed upon. The man was given a
check for that amount.-BGltiaore american.
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1t will be seen that Towson won out in both
understanding the third shoot unnecessary
and captured the trophy, handsome silver
cup.
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Manor, 10th DIstriet.-Mr. Elbridge SUIT

Manor, 10th Distriet.-Mr. Elbridge SUIT
ton, well known and highly respected citizen
of this neighborhood, died on Thursday morn
ing, July oath. He bad been sick for long
time with cancer of the stomach and therefore
his death was not unexpected. He was Oh
years OF age and is survived by widow, three
sons and four daughters, viz Melville, Har-
vey and Harry E. Sutton, and Mrs. Harry
Nelson, widow; Mrs. Benjamin Palmer
Mrs. Clarence Ensor, and Mrs. John Davis.
Mr.. Sutton owned four large farms in the 10Th
district, besides several houses in Baltimore
The funeral took place on Sunday morning at
his late home, the services being conducted by
Rev. w. A. Price, of Bethel Presbyterian
Church, and Rev. j. w. Fleming, senior pastor
of Parkton Circuit, NJ. E. Church. The attend
ance at the funeral was very large, showing
the esteem in which Mr.. Sutton was held.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. Frank Cathcart,
Thomas Nelson, Conrad Jordan. James Lucky,
William Nelson and Frank Wilson. The in
terment was in West Liberty Cemetery. Mr..
Samuel Kirkwood, of Shawsyille, had charge
of the funeral arrangements.
Mr.. Bonoment, of this place, has improved
the appearance of his property by erecting an
addition to his house.
Mr.. Beale r. Howard is said to have the
finest field of corn in this section. He owns
splendid farm not far from Manor.
Some people are disposed to complain be-
cause some of the public roads in this section
of the 10th district receive no attention what
ever while others get really more than is COM
ing to them and some communities are thus
made to suffer. / am not quite prepared to
say that favortism is being shown, but do
assert without fear of successful contradiction
that there is something wrong somewhere and
that it ought to be remeded. We get very
little out of the county at best, but when we
are treated as we are being about our ROADS we
feel that we must put up kick in simple JUS
tice to ourselves. A funeral took place in the
upper end of the district few days ago and
the family had to go to the expense of having
the road fixed before the remains could be re-
moved from the house. We have County
Commissioner near at hand and we hope
he will feel it his duty to look after this mat
ter. Surely we are entitled to some redress.
Mr., William Reynolds, who succeeded Mr.,
Harry Bosley as storekeeper at this place, APP
pears to be doing fiourishing business.
Mrs. Robert Jones' of the Manor, who had
been sick for some time, is able to be out again.
DR.. T. Ross Payne, of Corbett, is attending
her. NJ. D. s.
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Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.--Farmers of this section were much
gratihed to see the recent showers, which have
been of great benefit to vegetation of all kinds,
especially the corn.
The Christian Endeavor meeting at Chest
nut Grove Church was led last Sunday even
ing by Mr.. Hanna, of Belair, who spoke in an
earnest and effective manner on mission work,
which was the topic OF the evening. The
student volunteer movement was highly COM
mended by him. Mr. Atwood, of Baltimore,
also gave very pleasing talk on the subject.
The attendance was large.
Mr.. Fred. G. Shredder who had been living
the past two years with his cousin, Mr.. Git
tings Wilson. near Sweet Air, left on the 18th
of July for New Haven, Conn.,, to visit the
scenes of his childhood and to spend some
time with relatives in that city. He will be
much missed by his young friends in that
community.
Mr.. and Mrs William Durham, of Jack
sonville, have returned from pleasant visit
to Mrs. Foard of Hamilton, Baltimore county.
Miss Reta George of Philadelphia, is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. W. Frank Porter, near
Baldwin, Long Green Valley.
Some repairs are being made to Chestnut
Grove Church and the committee in charge is
pushing the work as rapidly as possible. The
beauty of the edifce will be enhanced by the
changes.
Miss Abbie Wesley, of sunnybrook, is Wis
iting her aunt, who resides in J enkintOwn, Pa.
Mrs. Cuttings Wilson is entertaining her
cousin, Mrs. Sparrow and her son, of Chicago.
They are delighted with the natural beauty of
this section of Baltimore county.
A prominent physician of this locality, who
went to Southern Maryland for the benefit of
his health, has returned and resumed his
practice.
A number of young people of this commu-
nifty enjoyed fishing party at Bird river re-
sort few days ago.
Mr.. William Wesley the well known Sun
nybrook business man, who had been sick for
some time, is again able to be out.
Miss Clara Price, of Jacksonville, has re-
Mrs. CYRUS W. Coe, Of Stewartstown, Pa.
Mr.. Jackson Wilson, one of the Oldest farm
ers and best known citizens of this section of
the county, who had been indisposed for some
days, is now much improved,
Mr.. Elisha M. Jackson. of Baltimore, has
been visiting his cousin, Mr.. James Jackson,
of Jacksonville. M:
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Fork, nth District-On Thursday after
noon of last week, during severe local thun-
der storm; lightning struck the residence of
Mr.. d. A. Harlan, tearing two parlor window
curtains Into shreads, knocked off some plas-
ter and broke looking glass. Fortunately it
did no further damage One gentleman told
me that lightning struck his cabbage patch,
killing about one hundred cabbage, those
killed forming circle and all dead within 1t.
On Wednesday, August 18th, the annual re-
union of the Sunday schools of Long Green
Circuit. NJ. +. Church, will be held at this
place, in the grove of Mr.. ]. w. b. Clayton.
The marshal Of the day will be Mr.. James L.
Norwood, and Long Green Cornet Band will
and confectionery will be for SALE The chill
dren. officers and teachers of the various
schools are generally treated to ice cream
Various committees have been appointed to
see that everything is arranged to make the oc-
cason enjoyable to the crowd that's expected.
Rev. Solomon German. the pastor, will secure
the service of speakers from distance. A
very important committee is that on privileges,
of which Mr.. Charles G. Snavely is member,
and the children will be delighted if some
travelling photographer or merry-goround
man is on hand
from this neighborhood went to the shore of
Mr., Harry H, Bowerman, near Loreley and
enjoyed themselves eating rowing, sailing, &c.
It is an annual affair gotten up by Messrs. Guy
T.. Snavely and Berlin Wright. On Wednes-
day of this week the folks Of Fork Christian
Church went to the same place for days
outing.
Mrs Louisa Riddle, who is visiting friends
in Baltimore, accidently made mistep and
fell to the floor few days ago, but fortunately
not hurting herself seriously.
A number of visitors have been in this
neighborhood lately. Mr.. Clarence Neal for
merly of Long Green, but now of Baltimore,
who is student at Johns Hopkins University,
has been visiting Mr.. Guy E. 6navely. His
sister, Miss Laura Neal, has been visiting Miss
Bertha Halle, as has also Miss Bessie Thomas,
of Towson.
Miss Lossie Bosley of Baltimore, who had
been visiting Miss Nellie Wright, has returned
to her home.
Mr.. Elmer Rohrer, of Washington county,
Nd, is visiting his sister, Mrs Charles Shave
ly. His wife and daughter accompany him.
Mr.. Carl Benson and Mr.. Earl Snayely two
medical students, are to spend week with
friends in Washington county. They will visit
Antietam battlefield.
Mr.. D. A. Harlan, who is large grower of
cabbage, commenced hauling his crop to
raark rot this wppk r
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Towson Club Again Winston Saturday
afternoon last the second of a series of three
shooting matches between team of the Tow
son Gun Club and the Maryland Country Clubs
team took place on the grounds of the latter, ON
Park Heights avenue, and resulted in victory
for Towson. Each man shot at so targets each
time and the match was shot in three groups
two Is and one 20 targets. The results were:
TOwSON CLUB.
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Hartford Mutual Fire Insurance Com.
pany.-The board of directors of the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company in Hartford County
met last Monday at the Office of the company.
IN Belair, and elected DR.. W. Willard Stirling
OF Baltimore county, director to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of John Stirling.
The board adopted resolutions, submitted bv
committee composed of Messrs J. b. Han
way, Thomas Gorsuch of c., and G. E. Weak
ley, expressing regret at the death of Mr.
Stirling, who had been a member of the board
many years.
The executive committee met Immediately
after the adjournment of the board and adj
justed the following claims
John B. Wysong for mare killed by light
ming, 800.
Mary E. Dever, administrative of George V.
Dever, deceased, for horse killed by light
ming, $50.
Walter P. Reckord, for carriage house de-
stroyed by fire, $50.
John M. and Cassie H. Huff, for corn
house, granary, wagonshed and contents de-
stroyed by fire, 5000 on the buildings and 800 "a
on contents.
L. G. Osborn, for barn and contents DESTROY
ed by fire, 5000 on building and S260.75 on
contents.
Phoebe s. Rutledge's estate, for dwelling
destroyed by fire, $500
VIM; t. Thompson, for hay house destroy
ed by fire, $3.50.
The claim of Robert G. Wilson, for a dwell
ling house destroyed by fire, $500.
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Phoenix, N. G. R. R.-The family of Mr..
w. L. Boyer, manager of Phoenix cotton duck
mills, has gone to Summit Grove. They will
occupy their cottage during the camp-meetiDg
season.
Mr.. David Daily, of this place, who has
been sick for some time seems to be improve
ing and is able to sit up most of the time.
There has been an unusual amount of sick
ally. on account of the careful attention paid
to sanitary features, it is very healthy place.
Miss Ida Jones has been confined to her
bed for some time, but is now convalescent
Mr.. Wesley Royston has been crippled by
rheumatism, and Mrs. Royston has not been
we'll.
Some of the Epworth Leaguers of this place
are planning to attend Emory Grove camp
meeting on Epworth League day, Saturday,
August 9th. l. D.
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CORN WILL easily be 81 900, 000, 900 crop this
up well toward the 81, SOC, 600 900 mark.
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Pleasant Reunion of a Widely Sepa-
rated Family.-The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William D. Griffith, of Shawan, Baltimore
county, was the scene of delightful family
reunion on Sunday, July 9th when Mrs.
Eliza r. Given, of Harrisburg, Pa, met her
five daughters and three sons, this being the
first time in twenty-seven years that she had
been permitted to have her entire family
around her.
Mrs. Given will be remembered as the wife
of DIR. James ]. Given, who for many years
was prominent citizen of Worthington Val
ley, Baltimore county. Her family is widely
scattered and in order to have this reunion it
was necessary for one daughter to come from
Kansas and another from California. The
family consists of Charles A. Given, of Wash
ington. d. c.; Annie G. Horne, of Williams
burg, Kansas; Emma q. Griffith, of Shawan
J. j. Given, of New York city Elizabeth T.
Given, of Harrisburg Pa. Laura 1. Thomp-
son, of Los Angeles, Cal. Louise Given, of
Harrisburg. Pa, and J. Roberts Given, of
Elizabeth, New Jersey.
The day was very enioyably spent recalling
early "reminiscences and relating bits of per-
sonal history enacted in the intervening years.
In attempting to turn the clock of time back
to childhood days Mrs. Given assisted most
dexterously and seemed to feel and look many
years younger as result.
The members of the family have returned
to their respective homes, excepting Mrs.
Horne and Mrs. Thompson, who will accom-
pany their mother to her home in Harrisburg
in few days, for brief visit
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An Improvement Association That is
Accomplishing Good.-The Walbrook I'M
provement Association having administered q
stimulant to the denzens of its pretty suburb
in the shape of prize for the best kept lawn,
Walbroox is now engaged in lawn mower
tournament of gigantic proportions.
= IF there is anything that Walbrook prides
itself on il is its lawns. Touch its lawns and
you are the enemy Of Walbrook. The I'M
provement Association has fostered this spirit,
and to encourage the struggling knight of the
lawnmower it has set prize for him to win.
1t is hardly necessary to suggest that the
rivalry is spirited. There are many beautiful
lawns at Walbrook, and the battle royal now
on is exciting no end of interest.
No longer does the Walbrookite lounge on
his porch after the exhausting duties in the
city have ended neither does he light his
cigar and rusticate in the hammock, nor step
into the garden and watch the onions grow.
He has passed up all such follies. Instead,
as soon as he arrives on his premises he grabs
the lawnmower and seizes the bose. Then he
goes to work throwing his feet as well as his
heart into his task. He keeps the grass as
closely cropped as prize fighters hair, and
the weed that dares stick its unsightly head
abovethe ground is doomed.-Baltinaore Herald.
Successful Field Day at Govanstown.-
The Young Mems Christian Association OF
Govanstown had a successful field day last
Saturday afternoon, large number of persons
being attracted to witness the sports. Silver
and bronze medals were the prizes. The Off
GERS were: Judges, Harry German and Fred.
Wallenberg; time-keeper, E. F. Kirkness
starter, J !. Howard Norris; clerk, Clarence G..
Cooper. The results were as follows:
Running High Jump-W. Griffin, first, 4 feet
inches; NJ. Bortner, second, feet inches. G.
Brodie also contested.
Standing High Jump-Grifin, first, 8 feet 3x
inches; w. link, second, 3 feet 8 inches.
Running Broad Jump-W. Cogswell, first, Is
feet inches; Hayden, second, Is feet X inches
link and BOrtner also contested.
Quarter Mile Run-Bortner, first, minute "a
seconds: Cogswell, second. F. Green and Hay
den also ran.
100 Yard Dash-Cogswell, first, IL As seconds
H. Balls, second. Brodie and Green also ran.
90 Yard Dash-Cogswell, first, 10 seconds
Brodie. second. Balls also ran.
Pole Vault-Zink, first, feet L. Ritter, Sec
ond, 6 feet inches. Brodie also contested.
Putting 12-Pound Shot-Grifin. first, 26 feet 3H
inches; Briley, second. 25 feet 8 inches. Bortner
and Cogswell also contested.
Half-Mile Run-Bortner, first, minutesl33 A
seconds; Hayden, second. Green and Balls also
ran,
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New Market, 9TH District.-The Metho-
dist Episcopal Sunday schools of Parkton Cir
cult will hold their annual reunion in Mr..
Daniel Keller's beautiful grove, near New
Market, on Thursday, August 14th, No doubt
q large crowd will be attracted.
Mrs. N. D. R. Allen, of Towson, accompanied
by her children, is visiting her mother Mrs.
Eliza Heathcote, of this place.
Mr.. Aquila Mcdonald and Miss Mary Smith,
of this place, are tenting at Summit Grove
camp-meeting.
Miss Lille Lehman, of Philadelphia and
Mr.. George Miller, of Taylor, Hartford county,
have been visiting relatives here.
Mr. Robert Reed of Govanstown, is guest
of his mother. Mrs. e. Heathcote this place.
Miss Mary Leib, of New Market, is visiting
friends in Baltimore and Towson.
Mr. Grason McCubbin and family, of Balti-
more, are visiting his mother, Mrs. w. F.
McCubbin.
Mr.. William Hendrix, who bought the old
hotel property in this village, is improving
the same.
Farmers are threshing their wheat and with
better results than they anticipated. R.
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MARYLAND COUNTRY CLUB.
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