The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-17

Aged Citizens Dead.-Mr. Charles Ross
Mace. one of the Oldest citizens of the 18th
district, died at 1.-THE Echoes the old Mace
homestead, near Rossville, on Thursday last,
aged 81 years. He was son of DR.. Charles
Ross Mace, who removed to this county from
Dorchester county, Md, and was born on the
farm where he spent his entire life. He was q
brother of the late DR.. William II. Mace, and
an uncle of Mr.. G. Ross Mace, of the Baltimore
county bar. Mr.. Mace was a quiet unob-
trusive gentleman of pleasing manners. He
was bachelor.
Mr. Abraham Cole of L., who was stricken
with paralysis at his home on Fair Oak avenue,
Waverly, on Thursday evening last, died on
Friday morning, aged II years. Deceased was
a son of the late Lewis r. Cole, prominent
citizen and farmer of the 8th district. He
spent his early life on the farm and afterwards
became superintendent of the Baltimore,
county aims house, position he held for sew
eral years. He had not been engaged in bust
ness for some time and resided with his family
in Waverly. Deceased was a brother of Mr..
s. Howard Cole, of Butler, and an uncle of
Mr.. Lewis NJ. Bacon, ex-Clerk of the Circuit
Court, and also of Mr.. William P. Cole ex-
Sheriff.
Mr.. Charles R. Taylor died on Thursday
at his home "Melville Park" stately old
residence that stands short distance east of
the York road, just north of the Waverly car
barn. aged 50 wears. For some years he was
engaged in the banking business in Baltimore,
but had been living retired life long time.
He leaves four sons, two daughters and num-
Der of grandchildren and at-grandchildren.
Mrs. William H. Gibson, of Reisterstown, is
daughter of the deceased.
Medical Association Meeting.-The reg
ular monthly meeting of the Baltimore Coun-
ty Medical Association was held Thursday
afternoon at st. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore
The members first made an inspection of the
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the new electric batteries which have been
put in. After the inspection they were enter
tertained at luncheon, and later they adjourn
ed to the gymnasium, where the meeting was
held.
Judge N. CHARLES burke or 1owson, niece
an address on 1.-The Legal Aspect of Insanity"
DR.. P. +. SappiDgton made report of pecu-
liar case of electric burn, and DR.. Jackson
Piper, the Oldest member of the association,
spoke on 'Epidemics Which Occurred in Bal
limore During the sos"
A resolution was passed indorsing and re-
commencing the passage of the Medical Prac
tice bill and amendments, which were intro
duced in the House of Delegates at the instance
of the Medical and Chirurgcal Faculty of
Maryland.
Several new members were elected, and there
were a number of visitors.
The president, DR.. William ]. Todd pres-
ded at the meeting, and DR.. Purnell F. Sap
pington was secretary.
A Baltimore Countian Divorced.-A
dispatch from Greensburg Pa, to the Phila-
delphia Times, dated March 14th, says AN
event that attracted great interest in social
circles here this afternoon was the granting of
a divorce by Judge Doty to Mrs. Mary ].
Richardson, wife of G. Boley Richardson, a
real estate broker of Baltimore. Mrs. Richard
son is daughter of the late J. w. Moore, the
millionaire coke king. She has been stopping
in Washington, D. c., recently, where her
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore is favorite
socially Mrs. Richardson charged her hus-
band with desertion and non-support."
The Mr.. Richardson above referred to is
son of Mr.. George l. Richardson, of Luther
vile, Baltimore county.
Died Under Peculiar circumstances
William B. Pugh, aged IS years, who lived
with his family on the Fendall property. near
Watervale, Baltic & Lehigh r. R., was found
dead in bed room in the Monumental Hotel
East Baltimore st., Baltimore on the morning
of the 9th inst. He had evidently died of as
phyxiation, as the gas jet was turned fully on,
but whether by accident or design is not
known. In his pocket was found letter re-
commencing him to General Manager House
for a position as motorman on the electric
railway. Mr.. Pugh was native of Baltimore
county and his parents live near Rossville.
His wife, who is a daughter of Mr. c. j B.
Moore, and four children, survive him.
Pleasant Surprise Party.-A birthday
surprise party was rendered Miss Margaret B.
Otto, at her home Gardenville, on Thursday
last, and very enjoyable time was had The
feature of the evening was cake with eighteen
tapers burning. Miss Otto received many
handsome presents. Among those present
were Miss Owens, Misses Eva, Annie and Ida
Depkin, Miss Margaret B. Otto, Miss Jessie
Rose, Miss Gladys Randall, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hoffstetter, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis w.
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Hoffstetter, Clarence Bradfeld, George and
John Otto and many others.
Want Changes in Form of Government.
AT the weekly meeting of the Methodist
ministers in Baltimore on Monday the max
ing of several changes il - Jude the mod
bishops and limiting BY va
term of years, instead 81 for life and Ii cleo
ton of presiding elders by the preachersn the
annual conference. instead of having Thea APP
pointed by the bishop. Revs. George G. Boon
and DR.. John Lanahan both made addresset in
favor of the changes.
Lost Four Cows.-Mr G. Bohn Slingluff,
of the Towson bar, who lives on his farm on
Chestnut Ridge, this week lost four young
COWS by death Dr. Clement was called to the
farm on Thursday and, after making an eSS-
animation, said the cattle had died from cerebro
spinal meningitis the disease having been
brought on, he said, by the feeding of musty
corn. The cows died within twenty four hours
after being attacked Dr. Clement said that this
was the first time he ever saw cattle so attacked,
but that it frequently occurred with horses
None of the older cattle were affected.
Stable Burned.-The stable on the country
place of Mr.. Ober, of Baltimore, adjoining that
of his father-in-law, Mr.. John A. Hambleton,
west of Lutherville, was burned about 10
o'clock on Friday morning, 10th inst. One
carriage was destroyed. The loss was about
$1,000. The fire is supposed to have originated
from a stove. The fowson chemical engine
responded to the alarm and got as far as Luth-
erville. Although two mules were hooked in
front of the horses the machine could be got
ten no further on account of the heavy snow.
Gardeners Club Oficers.-At the annual
meeting of the Gardeners Club, held in Balti-
more on Monday night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year President
Robert Halliday; vice-president, Noah f. Fit
ton treasurer Frederick G. Burger tinan-
cial secretary, Harry Ekas; corresponding
secretary, John S. Perry; Librarians John
Wagner. The reports of the secretary and
treasurer showed the affairs of the club to be
in most satisfactory condition.
Should Be the Same in the County.-A
Baltimore paper says: 1.-THE practice of allow
ing individuals not members of the fire depart
ment to ride on the engines, trucks and other
apparatus will be stopped at once by the new
Board of Fire Commissioners. The matter
was discussed at a meeting Of the board yester-
day afternoon and Chief McAfee was instruc-
ted to rigidly enforce the rules prohibiting the
granting Of such privileges"
NEWS OF battles in South Africa henceforth
will not be as interesting as reports concerning
peace negotiations. A needless sacrifice of
brave men can not be regarded as triumph.
FoRTY-THREE and one-half inches of snow in
sixty hours is the new record established in
New York State by the recent storm, that
amount of snow falling at Rochester.
DEATHS.