The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-05-27
TIE DEATH RECORD.


25th inst, aged 81 years. He had been in fail
ing health long time and his death was not
unexpected. Mr.. COnrey was born in the I'd
district of Baltimore county and was son Of
the late Samuel and Elizabeth Conrey, highly
respected residents of that district. In 1865 he
came to Towson as clerk to Sheriff John K
Harvey and filled the same position under
Sheriff Barton in 1875. He also taught school
at Towson for time and while thus engaged
studied law and was subsequently, admitted to
the bar. Later he was chief clerk in the office
of County Treasurer II. ]. Hebb and was dep
uty Register of Wills for six years while DR..
Hebb was Register. He also filled the latter
office six years while the late Benjamin W.
Ady was Register. Since then he had
been engaged in the practice of his profession.
MI. Conrey married Miss Ltsinger, of Towson.
She survives him. with two daughters and
one son. One of the daughters is the wife of
Mr.. NJ. J. o. Hara, chiefdeputy clerk and cashier
in the Office of County Clerk Cole. Mr.. Conrey,
who possessed fine mind, was a man of I'M
blemished character, kind and gentle, and high
~ esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his
acquaintance for his many excellent qualities.
He was known for his absolute correctness in
all business matters and in the positions held
by him it was conceded by all that his duties
were discharged in a thorough and conscien-
tious manner and to the entire satisfaction Of
his employers and the public The funeral will
take place at his late home in Towson, at
O'Clock next Sunday afternoon. The services
will be conducted by Rev. T. H. Wright, for
merly pastor of Baltimore Circuit, NJ. P.
Church. Interment in Prospect Hill Gene
terry, Towson.
Richar ds.-The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca B.
Richards, who died on the 18th inst, took place
on Monday afternoon last at 2 o'clock from her
late home corner of Southern avenue and the
Hartford road Lauraville. The services were
conducted by Rev. L. B. Smith, of Lauraville
M. P. Church, assisted by Rev. Dr. J. d. Kinzer
of Mt. Lebanon M. P. Church, and Rev. s. w.
Coe, of Eutaw M. P. Church. The interment
was in Friends Cemetery. The pail bearears
were nephews of the Observation-Disclosures Els
worth, Charles, Frank and James p. Read and
Harry and Larkin Christopher. The floral
tributes were numerous and beautiful. Mrs.
Richards, who was daughter of Amos and
Grace Read, was one of THE UNIONS oldest
subscribers.
Schmidt-Mr. John Schmidt died at his
home at Blenheim, 10th district, on Monday
last, aged ~ years. He was q native of Ger
many and came to Baltimore county more than
fifty years ago.. He was successful farmer
and was at one time road supervisor of the 10th
district. Mr.. Schmidt was twice married, but
leaves no children. The funeral took place on
Wednesday morning at st. Johns Catholic
Church, Long Green Valley, of which the de-
ceased was member.
Leese.-Mr. Adam Leese, a farmer near
Glyndon died Saturday last, aged about 80
years. He is survived by three daughters and
two sons. The cause of his death was heart
disease. The funeral took place on Monday
afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Refs
terstown, the pastor, Rev. 3. V. Cutler, con-
Quoting the services. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. Joshua Tracey, L. Lloyd, Samuel
Adams, Henry Shaeffer, Nicholas Turnbaugh
and Henry Grouse.
Want the Belair Road CLOSED on sun
dayton Wednesday last large delegation of
prominent citizens from the Belair road-sev-
eral ladies being among them-appeared before
the County Commissioners and presented Pc
tition, containing $50 signatures, asking that
the Sunday liquor law be enforced on that road
from the county line at Erdman avenue to
Putty Hill.
1t was stated by members of the delegation
that the disorder consequent upon violations of
the Sunday law have grown to be unbearable.
President Yellott, of the Board said that the
police force is not sufficiently large to police
the entire county, bnt if there should be any
dereliction of duty the Board would be glad to
investigate He directed the delegation to the
grand jury, then in session, for further remedy.
One of the delegation wanted to know wheth-
er a policeman did not have authority 10 dep
utize anyone to assist him, and President yell
lott said he thought not. He said that if the
Chief of Police or any other policeman did not
support them in getting evidence report to
the Board should be made.
Mr.. U. G. Seymour said the delegation had
no charge to lay against the Chief of Police.
but those who signed the petition hoped that
some remedy would be applied. He also said
they would make no compromise, now that
they had started out to accomplish a def
mite end.
The other members of the Board Endorsed
what Mr.. Yellott had said as to requiring proof
before proceeding further
Mr.. u. Grant Seymour, president of the re-
Gently formed Law and Order League, was
spokesman for the delegation and among other
things said the movement was neither politi-
cal, sectarian nor religious.
Parents Have Legal Contention Over
Little SOMA letter from Westminster dated
May 23d says THE entire time of the Cir
cult Court for Carroll county yesterday was
consumed in the hearing of the case of Edward
g. Barnes against his wife, Maggie I. Barnes,
for the possession of their little son, Stanley,
aged about years. The PLAINTIFFS home is at
Gambler, and his wife resided there with him
until couple of months ago. She then left
him and, taking the child with her, went to
the home of her stepfather, Mr.. Dorsey, at
Arlington, Baltimore county The child, with
the mother. was brought into court by the
Sheriff of Baltimore county upon a writ of
habeas corpus From the testimony it appear
ed that the separation of the parents was large
ly due TO the unwillingnees of the wife to re-
main at Gambler.
"She repeatedly urged her husband TO re-
move to Arlington, where her mother and sis
tiers reside, but he refused, and she finally left.
In letters produced at the trial, written by her
to her husband last month"; she assured him
she was not angry with him and that she
would live with him If be would consent to
leave Gambler and make his home at Airing
ton. She told him in one OF the letters that
Stanley often asked for him and she could not
bear to have him disappointed.
"The good characters of husband and wife
were sustained by abundant testimony. Judge
Thomas remanded the child to the custody
of the mother until Monday next, and in doing
so strongly urged the parents to become recon-
ciled and live together, otherwise final DISPOSE
ton will be made of the little fellow by order
of the court Mr.. William s. Keech. of the
Towson bar, represented Mrs. Barnes"
Cockeysville Country Clubs Opening
The Cockeysville Country Club, of Jockeys
Vile, will be opened for the season on Decora-
ton Day, May Goth. At 4 O'Clock game OF
baseball will be played between the Wood
brook Athletic Club and the clubs team. After
the ball game the club members will enter
tain their friends at luncheon on the lawn,
and this will be followed by dancing until III
O'Clock, when the guests will take train for
the city.
The Cockeysville Country Club was organ
lied three years ago and has added number
Of new members to its list each season. In
fact its growth has been such as to justify the
board Of governors in securing more commodi-
GUS quarters and the beautiful residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. r. Dunlop Wight. which Is adjoined
by about eight acres of ground, has been leased
for term Of years. This club has been very
successful from q social standpoint among the
Young people of Baltimore county and this
year makes new venture in placing ball
team in the field. An attractive schedule has
been arranged, including games with some OF
the most prominent teams in and around Bal
timore which will be published shortly. Ten
mis- is also very popular feature at the club
and contributes largely to the pleasure OF its
members.
The officers of the Country Club are MIR.
John T.. Love, president; Mr. VIM. H. Wight,
vice president; Mr.. Harry Carroll, secretary
Mr. H. Z. Bartleson. treasurer.
Semi-Annual Sunday School Conven-
tiou.-The fifth Semi-Annual Sunday School
Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran
churches of Baltimore and vicinity was held on
the 18th instant at st. Johns Lutheran Church.
Parkville, of which Rev. Richard Jungfer is
pastor. A very interesting program began
| at P. NJ and was as follows: How can the
teacher influence the regular attendance of his
class? by Mr.. George A. Miller; How can the
| singing Of the Sunday school be improved by
| Pa1 Piohard TunOfer. practical illustration