The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-11-26
THE DEATH RHcoRp.

THE DEATH RECORD.
Harris.-Mr. Ephraim Harris, respected
retired farmer of Chestnut Ridge. died on the
18th inst aged Sc years. He had spent his en-
tire life in that section of the county and was
a successful farmer and business man, being
among the largest landowners in the district.
He 10 survived by widow and four children
Mrs. Lucretia Hipeley, Mrs. George Dearholt
Mrs. Crew and William J. Harris. The funer-
al took place on Monday, services being con-
Quoted at the home Of the deceased and also at
Sater's Baptist Church. Falls road, where the
interment took place. Rev. K. T. Hampton,
pastor of the church, conducted the services,
assisted by Rev E. C. Powers. of Hunts Cir
cult. The pall-bearers were Ephraim Cross,
Harris Goodwin, Arthur Harris, John Good
win, Elmer Dearholt and Wilbert Parks. grand
sons of the deceased. Mr.. Harris was one Of
THE UNIONS oldest subscribers, having been q
regular reader of the paper for many years.
|
Sexton-Mr Samuel B. Sexton, president
of the s. B. Sexton Stove and Manufacturing
Company and q prominent and successful bus
! mess man of Baltimore city, died at his sum-
mer home at Mt. Washington, Baltimore coun-
| ty, on Tuesday evening. He was stricken with
i apoplexy on Monday and did not regain con-
seriousness. Mr.. Sexton, who was 81 years Of
! age, was son of the late Samuel b. Sexton
| and was born in Baltimore. He was an active
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
and was a member of the building committee
| of Sexton Memorial M. E Church at Morrell
| Park. 18th district. Deceased is survived by
widow and six children. He also leaves one
sister, who is the wife of Mr.. George s. Kieffer.
an ex.member of the House of Delegates from
Baltimore county and prominent citizen of
the 18th district.
| Cockey.-Dr Charles II. Cockey, a well
| known teacher in the public schools of Balti-
more city, died at his home on Harlem ave-
| nue., on Saturday last. from heart failure SUI
| perinducedsby pneumonia. aged 6O years. he
| is survived by widow and four children. de
also leaves two brothers-Mr Edward G. Cock
ey, of New York, and Mr.. VIM. B Cockey, of
Baltimore. Mr.. Joshua F. Cockey, president
of the Cockeysvile National Bank, is q cousin
of the deceased. DR.. Cockey was over six feet
in height and never failed to attract attention
on account of his physical proportions: He
was an accomplished musician, the Hute being
his favorite instrument.
Guyton.-Mr. Edward Guyton, whose seri-
GUS illness was noted in The UNION last week.
died on the afternoon of the 18th inst, aged 10
years. The cause of his death was blood poi
son caused by an accident to one of bis feet
few weeks before. Until that time be had en-
joyed remarkably good health for man Of his
years. Mr.. Guyton, for some years past mad
lived with his sons, Messrs. Charles E., Isaiah
and Edward Guyton, in lower Long Green
Valley. The funeral took place at Mountain
Christian Church, Hartford county, at IL A. NJ.
on Monday.
Shaffer.-Mrs. Mary E. Shaffer, wife of Mr..
Calvin T. Shaffer. died at her home at Golden
Ring, Philadelphia road on the 18th inst aged
So years. She was stricken with paralysis
about two years ago and never recovered from
its effects. Her husband and two daughters
survive her. Mr.. Shaffer for many years
taught the public school at Golden Ring. De-
ceased was q member of st. Joseph's Catholic
Church, Belair road, where the funeral took
place.
Child.-Mr. Robert De Witt Child, who for
merly resided on his farm in Long Green Val
ley, died at his home on East North avenue,
Baltimore on Thursday morning last, from
complication of diseases, aged So years. His
father. who was an Englishman, was an Old
Defender. Mr.. Child is survived by widow,
who was Miss Emma Waters, and six daugh-
tiers, one of whom is the wife of Mr.. Thomas
Peerce, well known farmer of Dulany's
Valley.
Mulligan-Mr. James Mulligan died on
Wednesday, at bis home in Queenstown, from
a complication of diseases, aged IS years. Mr..
Mulligan had been active in Democratic poll;
tics in the 9th district and at one time held
the Office of road supervisor. He is survived
by six SONS and two daughters. Deceased was
a member of st. Mary's Catholic Church, Go
vanstown, where his funeral will take place
THIS morning.
Stevens.-Dr Edward T. Stevens, ST., died
at his home on Madison avenue, Baltimore, on
Saturday, from q stroke of apoplexy, aged "
wears. He was son of Timothy Stevens and
at one time the family lived near Sweet Air.
Baltimore county. DR.. Stevens is survived by
q widow, who was formerly Miss M. G. Ho-
brook, of Baltimore. Deceased was brother
of Mrs Samuel G. Wilson, of Towson.
Uhler.-Mrs. Ida Uhler. widow who had
lived with Dr. Thomas Algire, Of Upperco, 4th
district, about ten years, died very suddenly
last Sunday morning while sitting at the break
fast table. She was 35 years of age and before
the attack had apparently been in the best Of
health. Mrs. Uhler is survived by two chill
dren.
Ness. Mr. Samuel Ness died very suddenly
on Sunday morning last at his home in Fair
view, 4th district, aged II years. He is surviv-
ed by widow and six children. Mr.. Ness,
who was a native of Germany. served in the
Union army during the Civil War.
Jurors for the December Term Of Court.
On Saturday last Judge Burke drew the
Jurors to serve at the December term of the
Circuit Court, which begins on Monday, the
9th of the month. Following is the list the
figures after the names indicating the district
the juror is from: