The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-03-28
THE DEATH RECORD.

| his home in EastOn, Pa, on Saturday last
from complication of ailments followed by
an attack of pneumonia, aged about so years
His wife, who was a daughter of the late Fran.
els NJ. Ady, of Baltimore county, died less than
| two years ago. He is survived by three chill
! dren-Walter, Charles and Bessie Brinker, the
older of whom (Walter) is II years of age.
Mr.. Brinker was well and favorably known in
Easton. For twenty-five years he was en-
gagged in the tannery business in that city
until last September when his establishment
was burned. He served in the borough and
city councils fourteen years and until he
assumed the duties of the office of Register of
Wills, to which he was elected las. fall. De-
ceased was prominent in the Masonic order
and was also a member of several other Or
CARNATIONS. The funeral which was attended
by an immense throng of people, took place
on Tuesday and was under the auspices of
Hugh De Payens CoInmandary, knights Tenn
plar, of which deceased had been a member
The mayor and city councils of Easton attend
ed in body. Mr.. Brinker, who was genial
and clever gentleman, frequently visited his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Benjamin W. Ady, of
Long Green Valley, and he had number of
acquaintance in Baltimore county.
shipley.-Mrs. Charlotte NJ shipley died on
Monday last, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. George c. Duncan, of Marble Hill, Sth
district, aged 65 years. She had been an in
valid for several years and the cause of her
death was paralysis. Deceased was the widow
of Vincent 7. Shipley,, well known farmer
and lime-b burner of the Sth district and a
daughter of the late Levi T. Bennett, of Car
roll county. She is survived by a daughter
(Mrs. Duncan) and three sons-Messrs. How
ard B., Harry Y. and Emory G. Shipley. The
funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon
and the interment was at Jessop M. E. Church.
Rev. Thomas Wood, of the NJ. E. Church,
conducted the services, assisted by Revs.
Charles T. Weede and r. G. Koontz, of Here
ford Circuit. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
George Jessop, w. w. q. Stewart, Michael ].
O'Hara. j. D. G. Duncan, Robert H. Shipley
and l.. j. Parks.
Ensor.-Mr. John H. Ensor. we'll known
9Th district farmer, died on Wednesday last,
at the home of his son, Mr.. John Ensor, near
Belfast, aged 50 years. He is survived by five
sons-Messrs, Luke, William Joseph, Elijah
and John Ensor, and one daughter Chick,
wife of Elder F. A. Chick, of Hopewell, N. j..
He is also survived by twenty-six grandchil-
dren. Deceased was for many years one of
the leading members of Black Rock Baptist
Church, where his funeral took place on Fri
day afternoon. Mrs. Rachel Street,, widow of
Shadrach STREET., is sister of the deceased
Tudor.-Mrs. Ann P. Tudor, who had been
sick long time, died at her home in Luther
vile, on Sunday last, aged GA years. She was
the wife of Mr.. George r. Tudor, for many
years teaCner OF Latln IN BaltlmOr0 city nlSn
schools. Mrs. Tudor was also teacher for
many years and although not in active service
still retained her position. Deceased was a
niece of the late Governor Wise, of Virginia.
Erdman.-Mrs Margaret Erdman, wife of
Mr.. John Erdman, died at her home in Cations
vile, on Monday last, aged IS years. She was
a native of Germany, but was one of the first
settlers of Catonsvilie. Besides her husband
she is survived by daughter and one SON
Mr.. John Erdman, Jr.
Johnson.-Mr. Osborn Johnson, who for
ten years had been railroad agent at Arbutus
Station, 18th district, died on Monday last
from the effects of a stroke of paralysis. He
is survived by widow and four children.
Medinger.-Mrs Hannah R. Medinger
wife of Mr.. Augustus c. Medinger. formerly
of Baltimore, died at her home at Hamilton,
Hartford road, on Thursday last, in the 74th
year of her age.
Young Ministers Take Brides.-Miss
Anna Mary Ely, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James E. Ely, of Baltimore, and Rev. John
Henry Jeffries, junior pastor of Great Falls
Circuit, Methodist Episcopal Church. were
married on Wednesday night at the Fulton
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The
Davis, of West Hartford Circuit assisted by
Rev. DR.. H. S. France, presiding elder of the
East Baltimore district Rev. f. r. Isaac,
senior pastor of Great Falls Circuit, and Rev.
l.. W. Bennett, pastor of Fulton Avenue
Church. The bride was attired in gown of
chiffon trimmed with lace and hand-em broi-
dered and carried Bride roses. The maid of
honor, Miss Della Tucker, of Forest Hill wore
white mousselipe de sole and carried bouquet
of pink carnations. The ushers were the Rev.
I. w. II. Beale, pastor of Bennett Memorial
Church Mr.. John Mays Little of the Uni
versity of Maryland Law School; Mr.. Eugene
Tucker, of Forest Hill, brotherin-law of the
bride, and Mr.. James E. Ely, brother of the
bride. Rev. Mr.. Jeffries, who is native of
Wales, has been in this country five years.
& shas dFa fran a Gface De BteeRn
Alexander Mccormick and Mr.. J. n League.
Miss Carrie Bond Hood, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Hood, of Baltimore, was mar.
ried Wednesday evening to Rev. Arthur E.
Episcopal Church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. H. D. Mitchell assisted by Rev.
M. f. B. Rice and Rev. DR.. G. w. Baldwin.
The bride was attired in a gray crepe de chine
gown and carried LaFrance roses. The couple
left for trip South. The groom is pastor of
Summerfield M. e. Church, Calverton.
Mr.. McCabe's Big Damage Suit.-A dis
patch from New York dated March oath says
ut became known today that James F. Nc
Cabe, former Baltimorean who is one of the
sub-contractors of the subway, had brought
suit against certain persons connected with the
subway company. The greatest secrecy has
been maintained regarding the matter, but &C.
cording to reports today which seemed to be
well founded the amount for which Mr. Nc
Cabe sues is upward of $500000. On just
what grounds the action is based has not been
made public. but it is understood that McCabe
alleges breach of contract and unjust and in
equitable treatment in many ways. The
names of August Belmont. president of the
subway company, and j B. Mcdonald, the
chief contractor, are connected in the reports
of the suit, but whether they are directly made
parties to it could not be learned"
Mr.. McCabe is we'll known in Baltimore
county and formerly resided here. He is the
junior partner of the former firm of L. B. Nc
Cabe q Bro, contractors, the senior member,
Col. L. B. McCabe, being resident of Govans-
town, Baltimore county.
More Milk Producers Suits.-In the Cir
cult Court at Westminster on Monday eighteen
judgments by confession were entered against
Carroll county farmers in favor of the Old
Town Bank of Baltimore. These judgments
were upon agreements between the plaintiff
and the defendants, whereby the bank con-
sents to receive, in full payment thereof, 70
per cent. of the amounts, principal and inter-
est, and one-half the costs of suit, provided
they be settled within thirty days from date.
ABOUT thirty uVe cases OF the DaDK against
other Carroll county parties, on the docket of
the court, have been entered paid and salts
fed, without judgments, upon the same basis.
All are what are known as milk note" cases
and grew out of notes given by dairy farmers
to the now defunct United Milk Producers
Association of Baltimore city, which were as
signed to the bank as collateral on loans.
Large Estate Sold.-Ogden a. Kirkland,
auctioneer, sold at the Court House on Thurs-
day, for Mr.. J. Hanson Thomas, assignee of
mortgage from Andrew Banks and wife to
Charles Ridgley Goodwin and Frank X. Jen-
kins, executors of George G. Presbury, 1881
acres of land and an undivided one half inter-
est in 537 acres, situated in and near Reisters-
town, Baltimore county, to Mr.. G. Baker Clot-
worthy, agent, for $4,000. The property is
improved by two large dwellings, al large barn,
three small barns, one small dwelling and
saw and grist mill. The buildings alone cost
much more than the property sold for. The
estate was formerly the residence of Mr.. An
drew Banks who was at one time a member
of the House of Delegates from Baltimore
county. 1t is known as "Chatsworth" and it
was for some years the home of Mr.. Banks
and his family.
Good Canning Outlook in Harford.-A
letter from Belair says: Extensive prepara-
tons are now being made in Hartford county