The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-08-13
THE DEATH RECORD.

THE DEATH RECORD.
Moore.-Mrs. Catharine A. Moore, widow
of Thomas H. Moore, who had been very sick
for some time at her home, "Glenmore," near
Rockland, Falls road, died on Sunday last.
She was q native of Baltimore city and O
daughter of the late Hugh and Sarah De
Vain. She leaves no children. The funeral
took place in the Chapel in Greenmount Gem
etery, OH Tuesday afternoon and was largely
attended. Mrs. Moore will be greatly missed
in the community in which shespent so many
years of her life. To the poor and needy she
was ever kind and generous and her hand was
always open to assist those in distress. Her
husband, the late Thomas II. Moore, was a
prominent citizen Of the county and an active
His twin brother, PhilipL. Moore, who is also
dead, was for many years resident of Tow
son and was chief clerk for several sheriffs.
CouRlar.-Mr. John Cougar died at his
home, Hartford avenue extended, last Sunday
night He was SO years old and was born in
Baltimore county. At an early age he went
to Baltimore and engaged in the butchering
business in which he continued for more
than forty years and up to the time Of his
death. He leaves a widow, who before her
marriage was Miss Martha Biddison, . daugh-
ter of the late John s. Biddison, and cousin
of State Senator John s. Biddison. He also
leaves three sons, one of whom, Mr.. John T.
Cougar, represented the Ninth ward in the
City Council several years ago. He had stands
for many years in Lexington and Belair
markets, being at the latter for thirty-fve
years. He was one of the Oldest butchers in
Baltimore He was an Odd Fellow for more
than forty years.
Smith.-Mr. James Smith, well known
resident of Rockland, Falls road, died on Fri
day, 9th inst, at the home OF his son-in-law,
Mr.. John N. Madary, at Bosley postof6ce, after
long illness from disease of the stomach,
aged "A years, months and days. He is
survived by q widow and five children. Mr..
Smith had been in the employ of the Rock
land Bleach and Dye Works for over fifty
years. The funeral took place at Hunts M.
e. Church, on Sunday afternoon, the services
being conducted by the pastor, Rev. w. w.
Costin. The interment was in the cemetery
at Sater's Baptist Church. The pall-bears
Noah Buchanan, George Hates, Richard James
and VIM. w. Harper. John Burns Sons
were the undertakers.
Holbrook-Mr. Joseph T. Holbrook died on
Wednesday morning at his home, East Twen-
ty-second street, Baltimore, in the 18th year OF
his age. He had been an invalid long time
and his death was not unexpected. De-
ceased leaves q widow, who was formerly
Miss Rebecca A. Stevens, Sweet Air, Baltimore
county. Mr.. Holbrook was veteran of two
wars. He was member Of Capt. Walkers
Flying Dragons, whose exploits made them
in the defense Of Washington during the Civil
War. He was also California pioneer, hav-
ing zone TO the gold fo9i0no Ia 1o43. fsy.
IN worn III he hs ifs q
Holbrook is q sister of Mrs. Samuel G. Wilson,
of Towson.
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Wednesday at the summer residence of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. Jacob III. Taylor, in Tow
son. She was q daughter Of the late Louis
and Ellen Muller. of Baltimore. In 1858 she
married Edward T. Owens, who for fifteen
wears was treasurer of the Eutaw Savings Bank.
Mrs. Owens had no children, but was de-
voted mother to the two sons OF her husband
by a former marriage-Mr. Benjamin B.
Owens, the architect, who was inspector OF
buildings under Mayor Hooper, and Mr.. Ed,
ward B. Owens, a commission merchant. She
was prominent member of Mount Vernon
Place NJ. E. Church from its beginning and
was Unidentified with its most active committees
in charitable and benevolent work.
sauer.-Mrs Margaret e. Sauer, wife of Mr.
Charles A. Sauer, died at her home near Fork
on Wednesday morning, 10th instant. De
ceased was daughter of the late Jacob 81
Munnikhuysen and is survived BY her hus
band, two children and brother. The funer
al took place at st. Johns P. E. Church, Kings
Vile, on Friday morning. the rector, Rev. J
Worrall Larmour, conducting the services
Interment in the family lot in the church
cemetery.
Miller.-Mr. Samuel Miller died at his home
near Beckleysville, 9th district, on Monday
last, aged about 20 years. The cause of hi!
death was consumption, from which he hal
been long sufferer. He is survived by Z
widow and five children.
Meeting of the School Board.-The Schoo
Board held a meeting at Towson on Wednes
day, with the president, Mr.. Thomas B. Todd
in the chair, and Mr.. John T. Hirshner, sec
rotary. Proposals were opened for the erection
of the new Franklin High School building al
Reisterstown, as follows; John Cowen, $14, 200
Philip Watts, 81, 731; G. w. Lowell, $l3, 527
The contract was awarded to Mr.. Lowell.
Bids were also opened for the erection of the
Highlandtown School building. as follows
John A. Sheridan Company, 81 ,465; Jacot
Peters, $22 ITO; Joseph Shamberger, 1880
John Hiltz & Sons, Sl9, 312; Bosley Bros, SIT
$3.50; Daniel Harding, $2l, 800. All the bid
were rejected on account of being too high.
Frank A. Hack got the contract to repair
School 8. district IA, at Gardenville, for $273
Charles A. Selling secured the contract for the
grading of lot and erecting new iron fence al
the same school for 1925.
Messrs. Rice, Russell and Shoemaker were
appointed committee to look into school mat
ters in Hoffmanville.
Miss Thora ]. Bunnel Twas appointed an as
sistant teacher in Franklin High School.
Hutchison Bros. obtained the contract fol
heating School 1, district 8, for III ,O67.
Adam Refer was reappointed trustee OF thu
school at Glen-Arm.
School.
The reopening of the schools was deferred
until September 18th, the 18th being lega
holiday.
designations of the following teachers wer,
received: Miss Mamie Nelson, assistant, Schoo
8, district 2, Granite. Miss Mary l.. Grouse
School 3, district g.; Miss Ida NJ. Fox, princi
pal of School 8, district 10; Harry F. Bolin
ger, principal of School 6, district4
The following contracts were confirmed
Grace r. A. Beaseman, School g. district 4
A. Estelle Wade, School 6, district 49, Ida N
For, School 8. district IL; E. Erlieu England
School 5, district 5; Mary Reese Arnold, Schoo
3, district 4.
Ali the teachers of the TowsoD High Schoo
were reappointed. They are G.. Franklin Wis
ner, principal; Miss Anna Harrison, vice
principal; Misses r. Louise Balls, Ernestin'
Chenoweth, Anna Pilson, Cassie Ady ant
Lila Conrey.
Office affairs Of the Roland Park Company, wa
before the Board in reference to the widening
of Roland avenue. He said that in order Il
widen the avenue 10 feet, as contemplated |
would be necessary for the Board to give Il
feet of the front Of the school lot, for which
the company would give as equivalent 10 fee
to the rear Of the lot.
Sunday School Reunions.-The reunion
of the Sunday schools Of long Green Circui
was held in CIayton's Grove, near Fork, OF
Tuesday and was in charge of Rev. NJ. L. Beall
pastor of the Circuit. Several ministers wer,
present and made addresses and music wa
furnished by the Long Green Band. The at
tendance was not very large owing to the un
favorable weather.
The annual reunion Of the eight Sunda,
schools of West Hartford Circuit, NJ. E. Church
was held on Thursday in the grove at Coop
town. The schools formed in line at Waiter
Memorial Church and headed by the Twentieth
Century Band, of Fawn Grove, marched to tn
grounds, where an Interesting program wa
rendered. Those who made addresses wer
Reys. T. E. Peters, B. F. Devries and J. r. Isaac
| former pastors of the circuit; Rev. Hayes an
| others. Rev. James L. McLain and Rev
| Charles F. Brown are the present pastors o
the circuit