The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-05
Death of Prominent and Highly Els.

the Sd district of Baltimore county, died at the res
idence of his mother, Mrs. Jane Moore, in Towson-
town, at twenty minutes after two o'clock, on
| Thursday morning last. Mr.. Moore's health had
not been good for about year past no having
| been greatly troubled by cough which did not
| yield to treatment. At the beginning of the past
summer, feeling that a change would be beneficial
to him, he rented his handsome residence, "Gien-
MORE" near Rockland, for the season, and, accom-
panied by his wife, went to Atlantic City in me
hope that the sea air would restore his shattered
health But this hope proved fruitless, and ab'at
| two weeks ago he was brought to his mothers
residence here, where he grew steadily worse ana
| died as stated above Drs. Naylor and Pip,r,
who attended him since his return from Atlantic
City, say that his disease was rapid consumption.
Mr.. Moore's wife, who was Miss DeValin, OF
Baltimore; his mother, who is now SO years OF
age; his twin brother, Philip L., who is also a
widely known citizen, and three sisters, survive
him. He had no children.
Thomas Helm Moore was anative of Maryland
and was born in Baltimore city, where ne was ed
ucated and where he resided until he removed to
Baltimore county in 1857. He was ION of Capt.
Stephen II. Moore, who in his day was promi-
nent resident ofthe city and who was for a long
time one of the Judges of the Orphans Court
Early in life the subject of this sketch took an &C.
tive part in politics and was always stauncn
Democrat. In the year 1851 he was nominated
by his party for Clerk of the Criminal Court OF
the city and was elected. After serving his term
he moved to Baltimore county and bought the
farm near Rockland, which was his residence at
the time of his death.
Mr.. Moore, having fondness for public life,
soon took as much interest in the political affairs
of the county as he had previously done in the
city. Under the old system of collecting taxes ne
was the collector for the Sd district appointed by
the County Commissioners. Gov. Whyte after
wards appointed him weigher at the State Cattle
Scales, and these were the only State and county
offices he ever held. He was several times Read
ing Clerk of the House of Delegates and was
Chief Clerk of the House at the time of his DEATH
Mr.. Moore had an extensive acquaintance
throughout the State and was deservedly popular
He had a remarkably clear mind and beiag-S,
man of recognized ability he stood abreast with
the prominent men of his party, many of whom
sought his counsel and advice and readily de-
ferred to his superior judgment and keen percep-
tions. AS Chief Clerk Of the House of Delegates
he fully sustained his reputation as shrewd man
of affairs, and it is doubtful whether that import
ant Office was ever moro ably filled than it was
during his incumbency. In his death his party
loses Jealous advocate, the county good citl-
zen, his wife a devoted husband, and the poor .
friend who was ever ready to help them in the
time of need.
The funeral will take place at the residence OF
Mr.. Moore's mother, this Saturday afternoon, at
l O'Clock, and from thence to the chapel in Green
mount Cemetery, where Rev. w. II. H. Powers
rector of Trinity P. e. Church, Towsontown, will
conduct the services. The pall-bearers will be
Messrs. VIM. Fell johnson, VIM. S. Keech, Andrew
E. Warner, Augustus W. Bradford, William H..
Ruby and John B. Longnecker.
Gardenville, 18th District.-The annual
supper and festival at Gatch's NJ. e. church, was
held on the 26th of August. The attendance was
large and the receipts far exceeded all former
entertainments. The net profit will be over $50.
The supper table was in charge of the Misses
German, Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs Cole and
Mrs. John Mccormick. The confectionery table
was in charge of Mrs. Catch, of Baltimoe
and the Misses Ritter, Wolff and Mccormick. The
festival patronized literally by persons of all
denominations. Mrs Catch, of Baltimore, pre-.
sented doll, valued at $40, which three little
girls competed for, the one collecting the most
money to be the winner. Carrie Mccormick,
aged years, having collected, S13.10, of the S25
realized, was awarded the prize. Much fun was
created by the selling of cake at 10 cents per sice
in which ring, valued at $3.50, had been placed
The prize was won by gentleman from Jarretts-
vile. The cake was presented by Mr.. Jas. H.
Cole. An interesting game of baseball was one of
the attractions of the entertainment.
On Wednesday evening of last week picnic
was held at Rasp's grove by the Young Mems
pleasure Club of Georgetown. 1t was largely at
tended ana passed OIL Pleasantly.
Mr.. Henry Herman, son of Mr.. John M. Herr
man, came very near being seriously injured a
few days ago while shooting vicious horse, but
fortunately he escaped with but painful injury
to one of his hands.
The rains we have had have been of great ben
eft to our gardeners, and large crops of almost
every kind have been realized, and notwithstand-
ing the low prices, there is little complaining.
Candidates in this district, among the Demo-
Gratis, are exceedingly plentiful, and all are work
ing like beavers. M. A. r.
Answer to Caveat.-Edwin j. Griffin and
Justina Crusse administrators of the estate of the
late John Crusse, Sr., of Baltimore county, to the
caveat of John Crusse, Jr. son of the deceased by
his wife, Mary Elizabeth, from whom he was
the Orphans Court here TINS week by Messrs
BENZ. Kurtz, and E. J. Griffin, solicitors. The
caveat alleged that Justina Crusse was not his
lawful wife, that he did not make the will, and
other causes why it could not be his legal will.
The answer sets forth that the testator after the
divorce was granted, sought Justina in marriage,
and went with her to Judge Alexander's, ON the
Hillen road, and showed him newspaper clipping
announcing their absolute divorce by a decree
signed by Judge Alexander, then presiding in the
Circuit Court. The judge confirmed the correct
ness of the publication and assured her Mr.. Crusso
could marry when he wished. They were married
in November, 1866, and she was not aware she
was not his lawful wife until 10 years after, when
her attention was brought to it by statement in
the caveat. The wife died in 1881 and the tesla
tor July l, 1885. His WILL made in 1877, leaves
Justina his resduary legatee of estate of about
$4,000. Most of the other legacies are SIS each
to his son John and his brother; $50 each to his
grandchildren; $500 to Sophia Bowman, niece of
Justina, and Henry Bowman, a nephew, and a
5000 mortgage to Mary E. Balster, grandchld of
Justina. An examination of the court record
shows the divorce was only from bed and board,
not allowing either party to marry while the other
alive. If the will is not sustained the children
of the wife MARY Elizabeth) will be the heirs at
law, and will get the property.