The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

White Hall, n. O. r. Re- Mrs. Mary
Hunter, widow of Thomas v. Hunter, whose
serious illness was referred to in this letter last
week, died at her home here on the 10th inst,
aged SO years. Some days before she was strick-
an with paralysis and continued growing weak
er until her death. Mrs. Hunter was daughter
of the late Hugh Cameron, of Baltimore, and
was the last of a family Of IA children. Mr..
Daniel W. Cameron, who died during last sum-
mer at his home at Walkers, aged 81 years,
was brother. Mrs: Hunter Is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. William Pearce, of Cor
bett and Miss Ida e. Hunter, of White Hall,
and one son, Mr.. Thomas G. Hunter. Her
funeral took place at her late residence on Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock, and the interment
was at Vernon Church. Rev. w. A. Price
McLain and Charles Bonn. The pail bearers
were Messrs. Thomas L. Parrish, William T.
Bosley, William Elliott, Robert G.. Bacon,
Thomas Elliott and r. q. Wiley.
Several outbuildings on the property of Mr..
Richard Wright, near this place. were destroy
ed by fire on Thursday night of last week. All
the live stock, except one cow, was saved.
The other contents of the buildings was con-
sumed. The loss amounts to about 81, 600 and
there is no insurance. How the fire originated
is a mystery.
Miss Bessie Irving, who lives near Stablers-
vile, gave party few nights ago in honor OF
Mr. j. Irving Curry, of Salt Lake City, Utah,
who came East some time ago on account Of
the serious illness of his father, Mr.. James
r.. Curry. A very pleasant evening was spent.
Mr.. Joseph Grove of Pennsylvania, who was
spending the winter here with his brother, Mr..
John Grove, was instantly killed on Tuesday
afternoon while walking on the Northern Gen.
trail Railway tracks near Graystone Station.
He was struck by the engine of an extra freight
train and the body was dragged long distance
and terribly mangled. 1t was identified by
certificate of deposit of the Shrewsbury Savings
Institution that was found in one ofthe pockets.
Mr.. Grove, who was unmarried, was 30 years
of age.
The Sunday school of Wiseburg NJ E. Church
will hold its Christmas entertainment on Sat
urday evening, December oath.
Misses Lillian Anderson and Edna Wilson
have returned from visit to friends in Balti-
more.
The wedding of Miss Mary Olivia Hender--
son, daughter of Mr.. Charles 7. Henderson, of
White Hall, and Mr.. Herbert E. Young, of
Monkton, took place Wednesday evening at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs. John NJ.
Wilson, of this place. Mr.. and Mrs. @. E.
bride, attended the couple. The bride was at
tired in a lead colored broadcloth, trimmed in
white satin and mendallion, and carried carna-
tons. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Solomon German. The couple will reside at
Monkton.
The wedding of Miss Martha Edna Matthews,
daughter of Mr.. Jarrett Matthews, of White
Hall, and Mr.. Richard A. Whitcraft,. of Cor,
such Mills, took place Tuesday evening at
o'clock in West Liberty M. e. Church. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. George r.
Sanner, the pastor. The ushers were Messrs.
Wiley Mcdonald, Ashton Conway, Newton w.
Hershner and Leon Almony. After bridal
trip to Washington MIR. and Mrs Whitcraft
will reside at Gorsuch Mills. s.