The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-28

had for many years been president of the COM
pany owning the works, the stockholders of
which were confined entirely to members of
his family. He personally had charge of the
business until short time before his death.
Mr.. Wrights wife died in 1896, after mar
ried life of sixty-four years They had no
children. Mr.. Wright was an active member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church and man
! of high character. He was much esteemed
| by all who knew him, and his death is a
| severe loss to the community. The funeral
took place on Monday afternoon and the re-
mains were inferred in the family lot in Green
mount Cemetery. Mr.. Wright leaves large
estate.
RAAB-Mr. Michael Raab, aged 6S years.
died suddenly at his home in Gainesville, on
Tuesday last He was native of Germany
and came to this country with his parents
when he was years of age and had been
resident of Catonsville ever since. For many
years he was employed at st. Timothy's School
by the late Rev. DIR. Van Bokkelen. He is
survived by four children
A Youths Death from Lockjaw-The
Funeral.-A correspondent sends the follow
ing to THE UNION civilian Koppelmau, son
of John H. and Annie C. Koppeman, of Gar
denville, died on the 18th inst, from the eff
fects of lockjaw, in the 18th year of his age.
This dreaded disease was contracted by an I'M
fortunate accident While dragging a large
harrow about his fathers farm young Koppel-
man fell on one Of the sharp teeth which ran
attention was paid to the wound, and in five
or six days he was apparently well again and
able to be about. Two days later his jaws be-
gan to stiffen and the doctor ordered him to
bed. Everything possible was done to save his
life, but it was too late. Words cannot be
found to express the deep sympathy felt for
his bereaved family in the great loss they have
sustained. William was the only son that Mr..
Koppelman had at home and he is sadly
missed. He was very popular, being of kind
disposition, and was loved by ali who knew
him. The funeral took place on Sunday, July
22d, and the interment was in the family grave
yard on the home place. His father, who has
been sick long time, was too i'll to go to the
grave. Services were conducted at the house
and grave by the Revs. Karl Buff and Edward
Huber. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Harry
Lutz, Charles Walker, Edward Vogt, Harry
Phillippi, Joseph Sippel and Walter Hedeman.
The floral offerings were numerous and beau
tiful. The funeral was largely attended, there
being fully three hundred people present. Mr..
Philip Inglart was the undertaken in charge"
The Coop Growing Notorious.-The New
York Sun of recent date says: 1.-THE Hon.
VIM. r. Hoff of Towson, Md, has invented
and patented chicken coop, and next week
be is going to send one to Colonel Bryan, the
great Camera Farmer. The inventor claims
that the coop is so constructed that one mex
perienced hen can care for 16 small chicks
Farmer Bryan's hens always maintain this
sacred number. The present will be deeply
acceptable to the Lincoln granger. To count
his chickens before they are Matched has long
been his JOY"
The coop above alluded to was built by the
Manor Lumber Company, at Corbett, n. g: r.
r., and as soon as the paint is dry 1t will be
boxed and sent to its destination: The clerks
in the County Clerks office will pay the ex-
press charges The box will bear the follow
ipp oddraeS. IN William Ipnninpa BrVan.
the next President of the United States, Lin
coin, Nebraska"
Good Cause for Desiring Change Of
Name.-On Thursday Judge Burke signed an
order changing the name of Mr.. Charles Car
roll, son of General John N. Carroll, of The
Caves to Charles Gordon Carroll. In his petit
ton Mr. Carroll stated that he is member of
the stock brokerage firm of Carroll, Elder d
Co. of Baltimore, and that there are q large
number of other persons in the city of the
name of Charles Carroll, which has caused him
great inconvenience. Mail intended for him
has been delivered to others, and he has had
papers served on him for suits instituted
against persons bearing the same name. He
also intimated that his financial credit was in
danger of being impaired by the confusion OF
his name with that of other Charles CAROLS.
Gordon was the maiden name of Mr.. CarrolFs
maternal grandmother. Mr.. Carroll was rep
resented by Messrs. Marbury d Bowdoin.
Election of Off1cers.-At the annual meet
;no of T,S-..~~.. WI ~ ~ " hr1d ~ Wpa.Ae-
The ensuing year President, Mrs. Joseph
Phipps; vice presidents, Mrs. Thomas Cock
ing, Mrs. James f. Dunphy Mrs. John +.
Leland and Mrs. Joseph B. Herbert; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Gerand Bowen cores
ponding secretary, Mrs. J. Dixon ODell;
treasurer, Mrs. w. C. Craumer; committees
juvenile work, Mrs. w. II. Flawhart and Mrs.
t. J. Hunter Jail work, Mrs James e. Green
and Miss Lillian Brown; literature, Mrs.
Minnie Hess press work, Mrs Thomas Cock
ing Sabbath observance Mrs. j. II. Lyle;
kindergarten work, Mrs. J. B. Herbert; flower
mission. Mrs. w. H. Flayhart; memorial
cards, Miss Dora Pierson; railroad work, Mrs.
Maria Johnson.
Something About Your "Pats. Patent
leather shoes may, it is said, be beautifully
cleaned and also preserved from cracking by
the use of French harness polish which may
be bought at any harness-makers. Most shoe
dealers will admit that there is a great luck in
buying these shoes, and that their durability
depends largely on the care with which they
are treated. Cold or dryness cracks them. 1t
seems a pity that this leather should have
achieved the vogue that it has in the dress
wardrobe of both men and women, for its
effect upon the feet is both harmful and I'M
comfortable. With it should always be worn
thin and fine hosiery, and never should shoes
be made from it to be put on for any sustained
walking service.
Was 1t a Case of Spontaneous Combus-
ton PA singular occurrence took place on
Sunday upon the property of the late William
n. Hughes, now in possession of Mrs. Nelson
Gilbert near Madonna. The farm is being
worked by Richard Cromwell, colored, and
he and his family were absent attending
church, when one of the neighbors discovered
that pile of manure in the barnyard was on
fire Assistance was hastily summoned and
every effort promptly made to save the barn
and adjoining buildings from destruction. 1t
was found necessary to haul the manure out
into the field before the fire could be effectually
checked. 1t is supposed to have been caused
by spontaneous combustion. -Beldir Agis
Claims for Damages Against the Coun-
ty-The County Commissioners on Tuesday
agreed to settle for 500 the damage case of
George Myers who claimed to have been in
iured by falling on defective sidewalk in Mt
Washington. He was represented by Mr..
Elmer ]. Cook.
On the same day Mr. Laban Sparks, counsel
for Mrs Katharine Kite. claimed 5000 dam
ages for alleged personal injuries claimed to
have been sustained because of the defective
condition of the public road leading from
Warren to Phoenix The Board agreed to pay
500, which was declined
Struck by Lightning and Burned
About o'clock on Monday evening last
large new barrack on the Garrison Farm" OF
Col. Charles T. Cockey, near Pikesville, was
struck by lightning and burned. II contained
about 800 bushels of unthreshed wheat and
large quantity of hay, all of which is a total
loss. The crops belonged to Mr.. Thomas
Cockey. son of Col. Cockey. Both the barrack
and contents were insured The Pikesyille
Volunteer Fire Company responded to the
alarm, but could do nothing toward saving the
property.
The Franklin Avenue Matter.-On Tues
day the County Commissioners called up the
matter of the extension Of Franklin avenue at
Gardenville, Belair road when Mr.. Slade said
he understood from all the testimony that the
road was not public necessity, and that
majority of those near it opposed it. Col.
Taylor took an opposite view, saying that the
sentiment of the citizens seemed to be in favor
of the extension. President Knox was nom
committal and suggested that the Board go
over the ground before deciding at all, and the
matter still remains unsettled.
THE DIRECTOR of the mint states that there
are SIG, 628, 1923 of Scent pieces and S9952, S92
of 1-cent pieces outstanding. This gives an
idea of the enormous number of these little