The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-01
THE DEATH RECORD.

Clark0.-Mr. J0nn u. Clarke Qieu on oatur-
day night last at his home on Park Heights
avenue, Sd district, aged 81 years. He was
native of Frederick county but had been en-
gagged in bushes in Baltimore since 1912. Ten
years later he formed partnership with his
brother-in-law, the late W. II. Jones, and they
conducted, under the firm name of Clarke d
Jones, a candy manufacturing establishment
at the corner of Light and German streets, un-
til the death of Mr.. Jones. Mr.. Clarke had
been resident Of the Sd district of this county
many years and was highly respected. He
was widower and left no children.
Williams-Mr. Jehu Williams died very
suddenly at his home in the 10th district, on
Friday of last week, aged "a years His wife
left him for few minutes to attend to her
domestic duties ard when she returned she
found him dead Mr.. Williams was known
TO almost every man, woman and child in that
section of the county. For more than fifty
years he had ridden the district as constable
and held that position until the infirmities of
funeral took place at Wesley Chapel on Sum
day afternoon and the remains were inferred
there.
Matthews.-Mr. John N. Matthews, we'll
known grocery merchant of Baltimore, died
very suddenly on Saturday morning last at
his home on Charles street avenue and Merry
mans lane, aged 68 years. He had been en-
gagged in business in the city many years and
had been very Successful. He was at bis store
corner Of Biddle street and Linden avenue on
Friday. Deceased is survived by widow,
who was Miss Brice Turner of Baltimore, and
two married daughters.
Osborn.-Mr. Joseph Osborn died on We'd
nesday last at the home of his son-in-law, Mr..
William H. Grafton, of Hampden, in the 8lst
year OF her age deceased WAS ma native i o.
life here. He was farmer. Mr.. Joseph Os-
born of TowsOn, is q son. The funeral ser.
vices and interment took place at Mays Chapel
Chestnut Ridge, at 1890 o'clock on Friday.
Markley.-Mrs. Maggie M. Markley, wife
of Mr.. George P. Markley, of Lower Canton.
died on Monday afternoon last after brief
illness from peritonitis, aged 40 years. She
was daughter Of the late Richard thinner
man. Besides her husband she is survived by
three children. She also leaves two sisters
Mrs. John H. Richardson and Mrs. Harry
Hutchins.
An Improvement Clubs Annual Meet
ing.-The regular annual meeting of the
NeighborhoOd Improvement Club of Govans-
town will be held next Tuesday evening, in
Golden Eagle Hall. The year meeting" for
the election of officers for the following year
usually proves the most interesting of any.
All the committees for the previous year are
dissolved and new ones are appointed.
at this meeting the chairman of each COM
mittee makes report upon what has been done
by the respective committees. These reports
are the means by which the results of the ef-
forts Of the club are brought to light before
the eyes of the people OF the nelghborhood
The reports made at each monthly meeting
show only small improvements here and there,
but the annual reports show that great deal
of good work is done each year by the ladies OF
the club in their endeavor to improve the ex-
isting conditions in Govanstown and vicinity.
A ticket has been issued by the club bearing
q list of names which are to be considered by
the members in the election of officers on Tues
day night. They are as follows:
For president, Mrs. s. B. Robinson; first
vice president Mrs. e. NJ. Duncan; second
vice-president, Mrs. Elisha H. Walker; record
ing secretary, Mics Clara Benninghaus; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. Rowena Stewart
treasurer, Mrs. j. Everett Clark.
Annual Reception.-The Maryland Col
lege of Music, 325 McMechen street. Baltimore,
had its annual reception on Thursday: Sep
TENDER 22d. Mr.. Alfons w. Schenuit, the di-
rector, introduced the pupils present to the
professors of the various departments. Inc
enrolment of pupils is very large and exceeds
any other season, there being number from
different states Mr.. Wilberfass g. Orost. Of
England is expected October, LIST. He has
been appointed teacher of harmony, compost
ton and chorus direction. he will then ar.
range his classes. The contest for free and
partial scholarships will be closed October 9th.
Ladies' Aid Society Holds Meeting. The
annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the Asylum and Training School for the Fee
Bile Minded of Maryland was held on Tuesday
at the institution, near Owings' Mills. Annual
reports were read by the secretary, Mrs. Edward
A. Cockey, and the treasurer, Mrs. Thomas
Cradock The president, Mrs. Thomas Hill,
made an address.
An election for officers resulted in the reelec-
ton of the old board. An entertainment was
given for the inmates Of the school.
Suit for Damages is Withdrawn.-On
Thursday last Mr.. Harry 7. Campbell. con.
tractor, withdrew his suit for damages against
the County Commissioners for alleged breach
of contract in not permitting him to complete
his contract for furnishing crushed stone ON
the county roads.
On the same day Mr.. Campbell was awarded
the contract to furnish the county with crush.
ed stone for the next three years. He will use
| the stone at the shafts on the line Of the Gun
powder acqueduct.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.