Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
LAUREL AND VICINITY.
Miss Tyson Celebrates oath Birthday
Anniversary-other News.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
LAUREL. Ma. September %, 1905
Miss Mary A. Tyson Of Alnwick. near
Laurel. celebrated the ninety-fourth ami
versary of her birth few evenings ago.
Miss Tyson was born in Baltimore city
and is the second daughter of the late
William Tyson and Elizabeth Scott and
lanthropist, and OF Jonathan EIlicott, one
of the founders OF Ellicott City. In 1872
the Tyson family moved to Washington,
Mr.. Tyson having received an appoint
ment in the Treasury Department from
President Tyler, through the influence of
Mrs. Dolly Madison, devoted friend, of
Mr. and Mrs. Tyson. There they establish
ed school for young ladies. In 1855 they
moved to Laurel and opened the Alnwick
Seminary. where many distinguished men
and women have been educated.
Miss Tyson received her many friends on
her ninety-fourth birthday anniversary
with her usual hospitality and grace. Her
greetings were made in a clear, unfalter-
ing tone. She was the recipient of many
a distance were Mr.. and Mrs. Eliicott
Fisher of Philadelphia, Pa; Miss Wood OF
Winchester. Va; Mrs. J. K. ODER and son
Mrs. 8. Gordon Gatchell and Mrs. William
T. Gatchell OF Baltimore.
The Will of Joseph Barghaus. who died
at the home OF his nephew. Mr.. Hermann
Often, at Pfeiffer's Corner, recently. was
probated in Howard county. He left 81 SOC
to st. Marys Roman Catholic Church at
Laurel. The residue of his estate, includ-
ing real and personal effects, is devised to
Ave sisters, Teresa Haker. Annie Green
Josephine Pepp. Katherine Barghaus and
Mary Ann Barghaus. The last two named
sisters have not been heard from
for several years and it Is not known
whether they married or single. living
or dead Mr.. Barghaus made provision for
their heirs IL found, or their shares revert
to the three other sisters named Mr.
Henry Haker is executor
fsns Ia. Igurs l...f Dat ua1
gressive euchre party Friday evening al
the residence OF her aunt. Mrs. Margaret
Goldsborough of Washington avenue
Laurel, where she has been spending the
summer. The house was decorated with
ferns and carnations. Those present were
Misses May Williams. Frances Williams
Nellie Israel. Elizabeth Stanley. Catherine
Gambrll, Mary Berry. George Berry. Jen-
ME Berry, Honora Cronmilier. Eliza Cron-
miller, Mary Satiler. Laura Sadler. Emma
Sadler. Florence Thompson, Helen Tnomp-
Goldsborough: Messrs. Robert Williams
John Cronmiller. James G.. Boss, jr.. Thos
Boss, ogle Marbury. Harvey Stanley,
Archie Mattingly. John Mattingly. Richard
W:til..h and Gustayus Ober. in. The out
of-town guests were Miss Catherine Ola
getta and Messrs. Dougless Thomas.
Rhoderick Thomas, Stewart Bounds. VIII
liam Roberts, Pinkney Roberts. Eugene
Poutney, Henry Fleming. Thomas Pitts,
Frank " Rhoades, Charles Rhoades. jr..
William I, Morgan and Frederick Hamil-
ton Scnley
Mr. George Marshall of Laurel, employed
in the National Museum, has received no
tice from the management Of the recent
worlds fair at st. Louis that he has been
awarded a commemorative diploma and a
commemorative medal for effective work
and active interest
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Wright gave din
ner and reception recently at their home.
on Prince George street, In honor of the
third anniversary of their marriage.
Miss Dena Aftcheson. after spending her
vacation at her home, Birmingham Man
or" near Laurel. has returned to Baitf-
more to resume her studies at the normal
school.
The funeral OF Thomas Keys. who died
at his home In North Laurel on Wednesday
OF consumption took place yesterday aft
ernoou from Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church South at Savage. Md. Mr.. Keys
was in the twenty-third year OF his age
and recently returned from the west.
where he had gone for his health.
Arrangements have been completed be-
tween the Howard county commissioners
and President Victor q. Bloede of the Pa
fapsco Electric Light and Manufacturing
Company authorizing the placing Of lights
Ia the village OF Elkridge, t1rst district OF
Howard county. There has been much
controversy On the suhtecf OF Changing the
original mode OF lighting.