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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Ordered to Pay Creditors.-On Monday
last Judge Burke signed decree in the case of
George Fisher against William ]. Schnepfe
and others requiring the defendants, William
]. Schnepfe or Bernard Weinkotter to pay the
1922; Poehlman & Schnepfe, S403.71; John
Stromberg, s54.10; Frederick Dill, S14.75 !;
George Schaub, S1615; George w. Longley,
$3.50, and the Schwind Quarry Company,
$40 .O6, within thirty days from the date of the
decree and, in the event of their failure to do
SO, appointing Messrs. John P; O'Ferrall,
Henry II. Hubner and Charles J. Hull trus-
tees to sell the property mentioned in the pro-
ceedings to pay the claims stated above.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Epworth League Ofhcers.-On Tuesday
the following officers to serve the ensuing year :
President, James E. Dunphy LIST vice presi-
dent, Spiritual Department. j. Howard Flay
hart; I'd vice-president, Mercy and Help de-
partmenD VIM. H. Flayhart; Sd vice-presi-
dent, Literary Department. Fred. d. Dollen-
berg, Jr.; 4th vice.president, Social depart
ment) r. Lee Dunphy; secretary, (Correspon-
dence Department. Miss Eta Cofell treasurer
(Finance Department. q. VIM. Parker
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15
A Most Brutal Murder.-one of the most

A Most Brutal Murder.-One of the most
brutal murders in the history of Maryland took
place at Phoenix, N. G. r. R., at an early hour
on Thursday morning last. G. Edward Watts,
a Baltimore carpenter aged As years, shot and
almost instantly killed his wifein the presence
of the latter's 13-year old son by, former
marriage Watts and his wife had been living
very unhappily together at their home in Bal
timore due principally to the fact, it is said
of the dissipated and idle habits of the hus-
band. Finally Mrs. Watts left her home and
went to Phoenix, where she secured employ
ment for herself and her son in the mill.
Watts, learning where she had gone, followed
her there by an early train on the Northern
Central road on Thursday. Ascertaining
where his wife lived he stationed himself be-
tween her home and the mill and while the
woman was on her way to work he accosted
her, knocked her down with billy and then
shot her twice in the head, killing her almost
instantly. The murderer then turned the pis-
toll on himself and fired shot into his head
but made only slight wound. Watts was at
once arrested and brought to Jail at Towson.
He declares that he loved the woman, but
says he is not sorry he killed her because she
would not live with him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15
AN AGED JuRIsT DEAD.
Ex-Judge Yellott Passes Away at an
Advanced Age-He Was Native
of Baltimore County.

Ex-Judge George Yelott, who had been
patient in the City Hospital in Baltimore since
last December, died in that institution at IL 30
O'Clock on Thursday night last, aged SO years.
He had been in failing health long time and
his death was not unexpected.
George Yellott was born at Hickory Hill"
the old family homestead in Dulany's Valley,
Baltimore county. His father, Capt. John
Yellott, was native of England, and came to
this country with his parents about the close
began ne rendered his services and fought
bravely as captain of the Washington Troop of
cavalry in the defense of Baltimore.
The mother of Judge Yellott was Rebecca
Ridgely Coleman, daughter of Rev. John Cole
man, of Petersburg, Va. He was the last of a
family of eight children.
The youth CT Judge Yellott was spent on the
estate of bis father, comprising 300 acres, in
Dulany's Valley His literary education was
completed in Bristol College, near Phiadel-
phia. He then entered the law office of Gov
ernor Bradford, in Baltimore, and was admit
ted to the bar in 1S41. He began his career as
a lawyer at Belair. In 1874 he was elected
member of the House of Delegates, and dis
tinguished himself there
In 1858 Judge Yellott came to Towson,
county seat of Baltimore county, which had
been recently separated from Baltimore city,
He practiced here until 1867, when he was
elected as one of the associate judges of the
Third Judicial Circuit on the Democratic
ticket
At the completion of his term of Is years
Judge Yellott as, in 1882, elected Chief Judge
of the circuit When he had filled seven years
of his term he had reached the constitutional
limit of 20 years of age. He still retained his
mental and bodily vigor and, although his
friends made an earnest effort to have the
Legislature permit him to fill out the unex-
pired part of his term. their efforts proved I'M
successful and Judge Yellott was retired from
the bench. His opinions rendered while a
member of the Court of Appeals stand high in
the estimation of the bar, and are frequently
cited.
Judge Yellott, who was a bachelor, lived at
Towson until his health failed to such an ex-
tent that be was obliged to go to hospital for
treatment.
Judge Burke called special meeting of the
members of the Towson bar to be held in the
Court House, Saturday November 10Th, at 10
A. M, to take suitable action upon the death of
Judge Yellott
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of DR.. r. c. Massenburg, in Towson, at
L P. NJ Saturday, and the services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. A. T. Pindell, rector of Sher-
wood Church, Cockeysvile whose wife is a
niece of Judge Yellott. The interment will be
in the family lot at Trinity Church, Long
Green. The pall-bearers will be Judge N.
Charles Burke, Col. d. G. Mcintosh and
Messrs. William Grason, John T. Ensor, VIM.
81. Ruby and w. NJ. Isaac.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15
FALL NuprIAL EVENTS.

RETER-KRK.-A very pretty wedding took
place at the Otterbein Memorial United Breth-
rem Church, corner Roland and Fifth avenues
Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon, Novem-
Der 18th, at o'clock. The contracting par
ties were Miss Ethel May, daughter of Mr..
William Kirk, of Phoenix, and Mr.. Henry
Refer, a prosperous young blacksmith The
bride was handsomely gowned in brown
broadcloth travelling suit with hat and gloves
to match The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Charles E. Fultz. The young couple will
reside at Belfast, Baltimore county, where the
groom is engaged in BUSINESS.
EAsrBuRN-.S TANsBuRY.--Miss Isabel f.
Stansbury, of Sweet Air, Baltimore county,
was married at o'clock Tuesday evening to
Mr.. Walter N Eastburn, of Hoboken, N. J.
The ceremony was performed at Boundary
Avenue Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, by
the pastor, Rev. F. E. Williams. The bride
wore brown travelling suit with hat and
gloves to match The future home of the
young couple will be in New York city
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15
Property TransfersinB Baltimore County.
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages. Bills of Sale, etc.,
received for record in the office of the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court for Baltimore county:


the Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
J. L. Countess and wife to J. J. Werner
David Wright to Henry G. Pfaff.
Roland Park Company to Seymour Mandelbaum.
J. w. Allison and wife to E. S. McAbee.
J. w. II. Geiger to Emil Dahms
Il. G. Ruddell and j. Mason, receivers, to G. s..
Kalb.
A. o. Edwards and husband to Joseph and An
ME Kahl.
G. E. Waters and wife to J. o. Snyder.
Gainesville improvement Company to c. w.
Muller and wife.
David Wright to Mary Van Nostrad ct al.
w. H. Hare to M. G. Clark.
Canton Company to Frank Long.
J. w. H. Geiger and wife to ]. w. Woolford.
William P. Cole and wife to w. X. Burns.
j. S. Calwell and wife to ]. G. Johnson.
e. +. Abel and wife to Thomas Brown.
Michael Noppinger to the Gottlieb- Bauern-
schmidt-Strauss Brewing Company and Mer-
tantile Trust and Deposit Company.
s. A. Smith to E. ID. Smith.
MORTGAGES.
Catherine Werner to German B. A., $1,000.
Thomas LeatherwoOd to same, 500.
Mount Arrarat Baptist Church to Orleans st.
L. & S. A, ,000
Joseph Kahl and wife to Joseph Kraft, $1400.
j. A. O'Malley and wife to Land and Loan Asso-
citation of Ellicott city, $1,000.
Mary Van Nostrand to Canton p. B. A., $500.
Milton Mitchell and wife to Provident Savings
Bank, $500.
Leopold Mark and and wife to the Fullerton P.
L. A., $500.
RELEASE OF MORTGAGES.
American Building Company to Henry Snow.
German p. L. s. s. A. to Michael Noppinger
Exchange P. D. & L. A. to Milton Mitchell.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

DROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
II SON, MD.-IncOrpOrdted 1891.-BEAU-
TRULY SITUATED. COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTRY;
HIGH AND DRY: CHOICE LOCATIONS;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

DEATHS.
Tributes. &C., 10 Cents Per Line
MONROE.-In Baltimore. November s. 1902,
Joseph W, aged 28 years and II days, son of
Elizabeth and the late Joseph A. Monroe.
WINTER.-At Ellicott City, November 10, 1902,
Annie NJ. Winter, wife of Henry Winter, and
mother of Mr. John S. Cuttings. of Baltimore.
FREELAND.-At her home in Baltimore, No
vember II, 1902, Martha Freeland, widow of
William T. Freeland. in her S5th year.
SHOW ER.-At Hampden. Baltimore, November
1892, Adam Showers in the S5th year of his age,
formerly of Manchester, Md.
WAGNER.--In Baltimore. November T. 1902,
Christina Wagner, in her roth year.
COAKLEY.-At Mt. Hope Retreat, November
9. 1902 Margaret Coakley, aged s. years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

This Was Rough on the Dog.-A Green
Spring Valley hunter recently went cunning
for rabbits, taking along valuable young dog
to break in. He lost the dog and nothing was
heard of it for about four weeks. He was f.
nally found in an empty ice-house, into which
it had run a rabbit. The ice house is about Is
feet deep and both rabbit and dog were i'm
prisoned until the bowling of the dog finally
brought about its rescue. The dog had eaten
the rabbit, but this was far from enough, and
it was found to be almost living skeleton.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15
DOR SALE.

i 70" 'A""' -, a
A very desirable FARM OF EIGHTY-E:a
EIGHT ACRES, in the 18th district OF Baltimore
improvements. For further particulars inquire
LONGNECKER BROS.
No. 349 Agents, Towson. Nd.
Jan. 1S.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Mrs. HETTY GREEN, of New York, holds
1000 mortgage on Presbyterian Church in
Chicago and as the interest has gotten behind
she proposes TO foreclose and sell the church.
Mrs. Green is said to be the richest woman in
America. She is also the meanest.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

broke into the Towson Jail this week and stole
the Sherif's gun. This coming to the knowl-
edge of the prisoners they at once held meet
ing and passed resolutions asking the County
Commissioners for better protection.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Sale of Mortgaged Prenises.-Slade q
Risteau. auctioneers. sold at the Court House
door on Tuesday, for Mr.. Noah E. Offutt, at
torney and assignee of mortgage from Henry
L. Parks and wife to Lavenia B. Offutt house
and lot situated on the York turnpike, near
the village of Texas; purchased by T. Edward
Galloway for 81 ,010.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

House Burned-Family' Narrow Es-
cape.-Mrs. Robert Merryman and her two
sons had narrow escape from being burned
to death last Sunday night in their home at
Monkton, N. c. R. R., the house being burned
to the ground. The fire had evidently been
burning for some time before it made its pres
ence known. for it was 80 o'clock, long after
the family and all the neighbors had retired
that Mrs. Merryman discovered that the house
was on fire. 1t burned fercely and so close to
her bedroom that she was aroused by the
blaze in the woodwork of the structure. She
called her sons and hurried out of the house,
which by this time was filled with fire on
every hand. They had been out but very
short time when it was flaming from top to
bottom. The few neighbors who saw the fire
arrived at the scene in time to save only a
small portion of the furniture. The flames
defed all efforts to extinguish them and the
house was reduced to ashes. The loss is esti-
mated at So, 900, partially covered by insurance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Work of the Orphans Court.-In the
Orphans Court this week letters were granted
on the following estates
On the personal estate of Edith L. McHenry
to Charles McH. Howard, administrator.
On the personal estate of John Oursler TO
Lewis Ehlers, administrator.
On the personal estate of Ambrose Winter
ling to Sophia Winterling Administrative.
On the personal estate of Sarah Caroline
Pruitt to John i. Wilkinson, administrator.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Tyson.-Mr. William R. Tyson, for some
years an employee of the Government at Wash
ington, died at the Maryland Homeopathic
Hospital last Sunday Mr.. Tyson was son
of Mr. Joshua G. H. Tyson, of Lauraville,
Baltimore county. He was born in Baltimore
city SO years ago. Besides his parents,
widow and sister survive.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15
THE DEATH RECORD.

Winter-Mrs. Annie Nj. Winter, wife of
Mr.. Henry Winter retired capitalist, died
suddenly at her Howard county home near
Ellicott City, on Monday, of heart disease.
She had been in failing health for some years.
The fatal attack came on as she stepped into
the kitchen. She called to her maid to assist
her to a chair. Obtaining temporary relief
she was carried to her own room, but there the
end came quickly. DR.. Bernard ] Byrne was
the attending physician and had long treated
her for an affection of the heart. Mrs. Win
ter's maiden name was Aldridge. She was
married to the late William Cuttings of Balti-
more county, and was mother of the present
well known Baltimore banker, former State
Treasurer John S. Cuttings. The only other
child of the Cuttings marriage was the wife,
now deceased. of Mr.. William A. Moale of
Baltimore. There are no children of her mar
rage to Mr.. Winter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Burgess-Leander Burgess formerly of
Ellicott City, died suddenly on Tuesday, at his
home at Granite I'd district. DR.. Shipley, who
was called, found the man dead when he ar
rived at the house, and stated his belief that
he died of heart paralysis. Mr.. Burgess was
blacksmith by trade.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15
MAPPIACES
DEATHS.

SWAM-TAYLOR.-On November 6, 1902, by
Rev. w. g. Herbert, at the parsonage, Caleb
Swan, of Freelands, Nd. and Ida b. Taylor Of
Alexandra Va
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Martin.-Mrs. Eudora Higgins Martin died
at her home in Philadelphia, Wednesday last,
from a com plication of diseases. She had been
sick many months, much of the time in such
an extremely critical condition that her death
was almost hourly expected. Deceased, who
was daughter of the late Capt Asa Higgins,
of Baltimore, was the second wife of the late
DR.. Joseph Lloyd Martin, who was for many
years one of the leading homeopathic physi-
clans of Baltimore, and who died thirteen
years ago last June. She left no children.
The remains of Mrs. Martin were brought on
and inferred in the family lot in Greenmount
Cemetery today-Saturday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Shower.-Mr. Adam Shower, 81 years old,
former judge of the Orphans Court of Carroll
county, died on Sunday last at the home of his
son, DR.. George T. Shower 421 Roland ave-
nue.. Mr.. Shower was born February 2, 1915,
in what was then Baltimore county, and en-
gagged in farming and mercantile pursuits at
Manchester, Carroll county. He served as
Judge of the Orphans Court eight years. Mr.
Showers father was Capt. John Adam Shower,
who fought with Commodore Barney at Bla-
densburg, served in the trenches at Baltimore
and represented Baltimore county for many
years in the Legislature. DR.. Jacob Shower,
the first county clerk of Carroll county, and
later member of Congress, was brother of
the deceased. Mr.. Shower married Mary Ann,
eldest daughter of Rev. Jacob Geiger, of Man.
chester, who died November 8, 1878. He
leaves eight children
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

A Native of Maryland Dies at an Ad-
vanced Age.-A press dispatch from Cleve-
land, Ohio, dated November 18th, says AT the
advanced age of SO years, Miss Margaret Will
derson died here today. She, with her brother
serve p year ago from Baltimore With their
parents, they staked out farm and lived
there ever since. A sister of the dead woman
Mrs. Ann Gent aged 95 years-lives in Bal
timore. 1t was customary in olden days to
have private cemeteries. Miss WiIderson's
last request was that she be buried there, and
her request will be observed"
The Wilderson family once lived in Baltimore
county and the Gent family is still numerous
here. Those mentioned above are doubtless
members of these families.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Jurors for the December Term of Court.
On Thursday Judge Burke drew the jurors
to serve at the December term of the Circuit
Court, which begins on the first Monday Of
the month. Following is the list, the figures
after the names indicating the district the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Got His Coal Supply dead Easy
Speaking of the coal strike and how hard it is
to get coal yesterday, Justice Keller, of Govans-
town, said it put him in mind of a scheme
secure coal without cost. The man lived about
Is miles from Philadelphia along the Reading
railroad. He had large front yard and in
the center of it he planted fagpole. He then
purchased a monkey and taught the animal to
climb the pole and remain at the top. Several
hundred trains loaded with coal passed the
house every day, and the trainmen soon got to
throwing pieces of coal at the monkey. The
coal soon began to pile up in the yard until it
could be measured by the ton. Finally
piece of coal struck the monkey and killed
him, but the man was doing such good busl-
ness that he purchased another monkey and
the coal continued to come his way.-Odd
Tales in Baltimore San.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

Green Spring Hounds Get in the Game.
"A dispatch from New York says: Seven
fox hounds of the Aiken Is. C.1 Hunt Club
the property of Thomas Hitchcock, Jr., divi-
ded first prize today with corresponding
number of the Green Spring Valley Hunt OF
Maryland. So evenly matched were both
packs that the judges-Dorsey Williams, of
Howard county, Nd, and Harry Smith, of
Worcester, Mass.-were unable to determine
which was the better pack and the 81 900 purse
of which $500 was to have gone to the winning
pack and $500 to the second, was divided
equally"
Messrs. Redmond G. and W. Plunkett Stew
who hunted in the contest and represented
their club, were no doubt highly elated at the
success of their pack, which is feather in the
cap of Baltimore county.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-25
7T0DAY
Canadians Passengers Will
 BeQn Train.

Whliehorse, June 24.-The Canadian passed Hootallnqua this morning and will arrive at 2 o'clock tomorrow morning ln tins for her passengers io catch themOm- lng trlln for SkagVay. She VIII sail on the return trip to Dawson after the arrival of the train tamouow night
 The Dawson and Bontnza Klag were to leave Dawson today for up river.
 The Sybll was at Five Fingers at TO a. m. coming up stream.
 The Columbian and Victorian arrived ht Dawson today. Tho former was delayed ln Thlrtymlls for several hours with a broken wheel which was repaired. The Mary Graf Is now at Dawson.
 The Bailey arrived from Big Salmon at 3 o'clock thls morning.
 The Whltshorss, which dld not get away until TO o'clock this morning, carried the largest load of freight to leave thls place SO far during the season.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-25
GIVEN GOOD SEND OFF
Mslony eots PaItinG Banquet a'
 Juneau.

John F. Malony was given a farewell banquet at Juneau, last week, upon the occasion Of his departure for the east. Speaking Of the banquet, the Juneau Dis- patch says:
 General good fellowship rslgned SUI. prems. and lt was long after midnight De- fore the happy party adjourned, wishing Judge Malony good flight and a pleasant trip as he leaves on the Cottage City for the east. Those present were: Mir. Nc Donald, Mr. Bradley, Mr. Kenzle, Dr. Moore, of Treadwell, Mr. Jennings Of Skagwav, Judge Brown, Mr. Cobb, Mr. Hammond, Mr. NowelI, Gen. Friedrich, Chas Young, Mr. Hills, Judge Vim.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-25
MUST PRESENT CLAIMS
LOssrs On stoanors Islandsr Have '0i Untii sSPtanBSrls.

Judge HanfOrd, Of tho United States dls- lrict court at Seattle, has ordered that nO- tlcs bs given that al persons claiming damages as a result Of the steamer lslandsr disaster of last August, appear and make proof Of such damages before United States Commissioner A. C. Bowman, on or be- fore IoSclosk of SeptsmberIS.
 The order was made on petition of tho Canadian Paslhc Navigation Company for a limitation of liability An appraiser, named by the court, has fixed the amount of Interest the petitioner had In the ship at sI,32I, and bonds In thls snm have been provided.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-25
MACCABEES
Nominate and Elect Their
 New Officers.

At the regular meeting of the k. O. T. NJ. held Monday night there was nomln- a,Ion and election of ofi,ers. Five ofissrs were reelected as follows; C1mmanterr O. M. Kinney; Lieut.. Commlnter ". $, Sparks; Record Keeper, Elmer A. Friend Finance Keeper. E. L Litdicoat; Chaplain, ", p, Benn.
 The new officers elected were Sergeant J. F. Burnett; FIrs, M. of G.L s. Mason Second M. of G., J. Anderson; Sentinel, LM M. Jensen; Pickett. W. E. Fsero.
 AS the Mac,lbees was the first traiemal organization to be granted a charter in Alasl<1, the lodge win undoubtedly parade on the Fourth, the drill team wearing their uniforms.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-25
PERSONAL MENTION

NJ. S. Warehouse has resumed his posi- ton as conductor on the White Pass pas ssngsr train. Re took the traln out Mon day morning and came In with lt last night.
 Tom A. N MTquam was ln skagwav vss- tsrday from Halnss.
 Mrs, Dick Lowe Of Dawson was an lp' bound passenger on the traln yes,srdaY. H. C. Ingram left for Dawson vsstsrddy morning,
 C. Christopher and wife lsit for Atlln yesterday morning.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bel, of Paris. are registered at ths Fifth Avenue hotel. Mr, Bel Is a mining engineer and expert and Is en route from Dawson.
 -o- C. E. Hooker and wIie left on the Flosl' last night for Juneau.
 -O- E. O. Sylvester and George Graves of the Klondlke Trading Co.,, are expected tC return to SkaEway thls week from lohl trip In the states.
 -o- W. n. Hale, a Dawson purchasing agenl Is at the Flfth Avenue en route to th' states after goods.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-25
OPEN
Board of Trade Resumes
 Business Today.

The Board Of Trade which clrsed down lls, Thursday will be opened this after noon again under the management Of Joe Engle and C. V. Hall who have secured a lease O. that popular resort. The Board of trade Is the best known and one of tbe most popular saloon 10 the North and it gained that popularity largely through the management of "Blg Joen and CIsve Hall who will now be ln full command. lt will not be llk. a change because the new proprletors have been the managers for hr. Guthrie for some years and are thoroughly Identified with the place.