The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-04-04
THE DEATH RECORD.


afternoon last, in the 93d year of his age. He
was a native of Germany and came to this
country over sixty years ago. He first To-
Gated in York, Pa, and engaged in the bust
ness of blacksmithing. He married there and
later removed to Hartford county and carried
on blacksmithing at several points, latterly at
Benson, where he had lived over thirty years.
His wife, to whom he was married ffty-three
years ago, survives, with twelve living chill
dren. One of his daughters is the wife of Mr..
Adam Refer, of Glen-Arm, Baltimore county /;
another the wife of Mr.. John Momberger, of
Blenhem, Baltimore county, and another is
Miss Louisa A. Stiegler, principal of the public
school at Sunny brook, 10th district. He also
leaves thirty grandchildren and one great
grandchild. His remains were inferred at the
Lutheran Church, Kingsville, on Wednesday
at noon, the service being conducted by the
nastor. Rev. p Schultz. Mr.. Stieeler was the
last survivor of the founders of Kingsville
Church. Several years ago he selected the fol-
lowing as the text for his funeral sermon II
know that my Redeemer liveth." His wish
was complied with.
Starr.-Mr Samuel W. Starr died at his
home in Roland Park, on Tuesday last, after
short illness, at an advanced age In early
life Mr. Starr was connected with the B. & O.
Railroad and some time after the Civil War
he located in the 4th district of Baltimore
county and engaged in farming. While re-
SlQ1D8 ID6Te ne was dCllV6 III tue O6LuOCIdLlC
politics of the county and was member of
the Constitutional Convention of 1867. The
wife of Mr.. Starr died about ten years ago. He
is survived by one son-Dr. Robert w. Starr,
of Chicago-and three daughters
Janney.-Mr. William w. Janney, a well
known and highly respected citizen, died at
his home, East Pratt street, Baltimore, on
Sunday morning last, aged 20 years. He was
a native of Philadelphia but located in Bati-
more in 1854 and for twenty eight years had
been secretary of the Canton Company. Mr..
Janney had many friends and acquaintance in
Baltimore county and frequently visited Tow
son. He is survived by widow and six chill
dren. They are Messrs. William D. and John
w. Janney. and Misses M. c., E. W., NJ. D.
and NJ. N. Janney.
wife of Mr.. John H. Mullenberg, of Whining
ton, DEL, died at the home of her father, Mr..
S. c. Allen, of Long Green Valley. on Saturday
last, in the 31st year of her age. Her husband
and two small children survive her. The
funeral took place at Wilson's M. E. Church
on Tuesday morning. Rev. Solomon German,
pastor of Long Green Circuit, conducting the
services. The pail bearers were Messrs. Thomas
Francis, w. Frank Porter, Norris James, VIM.
Isennock, Stephen Miller and William Guyton.
Timanus.-Mr. Ethan Timanus, q we'll
known ana 0lglly respected CltlZel anu lar-
mer of the I'd district, died suddenly at his
home near Powhatan, on Friday night of last
week. aged 70 years. He leaves widow, who
was Miss jamie Waterman, and three sons.
Two brothers, Rev. J. J. Timanus, of the Phila-
delphia district, M. e. Church, and Judge
Luther Timanus, OF the "a district; survive
him. Another brother, Andrew Timanus,
with his son, died within the past month at
their home in Baltimore.
Dunlop.-Mrs. Mary Dunlop, widow of
Robert Dunlop, died at her home in Peters
burg, Va. on Thursday evening. after brief
illness. She was a daughter of the late Col.
Daniel Butts, and was well known in social
circles. She is survived by four children, one
of her daughters being Mrs. Wight, wife of
Mr.. William H. Wight, of "Kinloch, near
Coskeysville.
Marks.-Mr. James K. Marks, who for
about three years had been keeper of the sta
ton house at Arlington, Sd district, died on
Sunday last aged 72 years For many years
Mr.. Marks was overseer of Mr.. John s. Git
tings' "Ashburton' estate. He is survived by
two daughters and two sons.
Sister Frederick. Miss Marion Beziat
who for some years taught the public school at
Ashland, Baltimore county, died in New York
on Thursday from appendicitis. She gave up
teaching ten years ago to enter a convent, tax
ing the name Of Sister Frederick. Her former
home was in Baltimore.
Vollmer.-Mr. Rudolph Vollmer, who for
some years lived at Holly Neck, near Chase,
Baltimore county, died at Las Vegas, New
Mexico on Thursday last, aged 58 years. He
is survived by widow.
ALadys Thrilling Experimentation
from Her Horse.-While Mrs. Frederick G.
Todd, of Ruxton, and her sister, Miss Grden-
err, were riding horseback on Wednesday after
noon, near Towson. the latter, who was
mounted ON splendid bay, had thrilling ex-
perience. They were coming west on the
CromwelPs bridge road and when nearing the
Providence road Miss Gardner gathered up her
horse as though she intended TO send him at
a stiff post-and-railf fence. some distance ahead.
thought she intended to do and he made a
sudden break and she lost her balance and fell
from the saddle. Her skirt caught and held
her with her head down. but fortunately be-
fore the horse reached the fence the skirt and
safety Stlrrup gave way and she fell to the
ground without iniuring herselfto any extent.
The horse took the fence and came on through
the woods to Towson. jumping several other
fences on the way. Here he was caught and
Mrs. Todd and Miss Gardner came here and soon
recovered the runaway, who appeared entire
ly calm and apparently unconscious of the
fact that he had just performed quite an ex-
traOrdinary feat.
Mrs. Todd and her sister are expert horse
women and have plenty of nerve so that they
were not in the least perturbed over the occur
renee. Miss Gardner remounted her horse and
proceeded towards her home in excellent
spirits.
Means Big Thing for the County. I'm
the case of the Safe Deposit and Trust Com
pany against the Mayor and City Council,
Judge Harlan, sitting as of the Baltimore City
Court, signed an order on Wednesday directing
the Appeal Tax Court to abate the tax assess
ment of the petitioner-the Safe Deposit and
Trust Company, the assessed value of the Sc
curities held in trust for Mr.. Noah Walker and
Mrs. Emily R. Hoff, both residents of Baltimore
county. The securities are valued at S2S, 800
and S22,930, respectively. This case was in
the nature of test case and will affect the
bly, of $40, 000,0 900. As Judge Harlan intimated
that the question was narrow one, and which
ought to be passed upon by the Court of APP
peals, the case will, no doubt, be appealed by
the city.
Missionary Service.-A missionary SER
vice will be held next Sunday evening, at s
O'Clock, Jones Memorial M. P. Church, Phil
adelphia road. Rev. Mr.. Porter, presiding
elder of Roanoke District, Va, and Mr.. J..
Griffin Hall, are expected to deliver addresses.
Mr.. Samuel Mcpherson, Of Baltimore, will
render vocal solos. There will also be singing,
readings, Rotations, etc, by the members of
the Sunday school. Everybody will be well
come. Rev. William s. Simms. pastor of the
church, is attending conference at Pocomoke
City.
February Statement of the Northern
Central.--The February statement OF the
Northern Central Railway Company, issued on
Wednesday. shows decrease of S47. 800 in net
earnings The Or0eo EARNINGS show m inpraaQo