The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-10-21


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THE DEATH RECORD.
Scott.-Miss Anna H. Scott died at hel
home, North Fulton avenue, Baltimore, Satur
Saturday last, 81 years. She was native o.
Baltimore county and daughter of Eli and
Elizabeth Scott. Deceased was sister of the
late Abram c. Scott, of the 9Th district, and
also of the late Eli Scott, once a judge of the
Orphans Court of this county. School Com.
missioner Frank g. Scott is nephew of Miss
Scott. The funeral took place at Black Rock
Baptist Church on Monday afternoon. Elder
Rowe conducting the services. VIM. 9. Brooks
had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Hutchins.-Mr. William Herbert Hutchins
died at his home at Monkton, 10th district, on
Wednesday last, after protracted illness from
tuberculosis, aged IS years. He was farmer
and had lived in that neighborhO0d about
twenty-five years. His wife, who is sister oil
Mrs. Timanus, wife of the mayor of Baltimore
city, and two daughters-Misses Garnet and
Helen Hutchins-survive him. He is also
survived by one brother-Mr. James Alfred
Hutchins-who is connected with the Balti-
more firm of D. G. Timanus q Bro.
Chalk.-Mrs. Annie L. Chalk, wife of Mr..
Horace B. Chalk, of Mt. Washington, died at
Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, on Sat
urday last, from the effects of an operation,
aged 30 years. Deceased was daughter OF
Mr.. Henry F. Shout, of Lake avenue. Besides
her husband she is survived by one daughter.
She also leaves several sisters and brothers.
Mrs. Chalk was q member of Independent
Council, No. o. Daughters of Liberty, of Mt.
Washington, and was the chief officer OF the
council
Thomas.-Mrs. Martha Thomas, widow OF
George Thomas. died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Laura Cockey, at Timonium,
on the 10th inst. aged "a years. She was a
native of Chestnut Ridge. Baltimore county,
and spent the greater part of her life there.
Mr.. Charles E. Thomas, the well known con-
tractor and builder of South Towson,. is son
of the deceased. The funeral will take place
Sunday, October 22d, at 1.30 P. M, at the house.
Interment at Grace Church.
Fishpaw.-Mrs. Sarah J. Fishpaw, wife OF
Mr.. Robert Fishpaw. died at her home near
Mt. Washington, on Sunday last, after a brief
illness, aged 6S years. She is survived by her
husband and eight children-six daughters and
two sons-Mr. Adolphus Fishpaw. of Luther
vile, and Mr.. VIM. Fishpaw, of Woodbrook.
She is also survived by twenty-seven grand
children The funeral took place at Sater's
Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon.
Jeffries-Mr. William Jeffries died at his
home in Woodberry on Saturday last, after a
lingering illness from consumption, aged about
60 years He is survived by widow. five chill
dren and several grandchildren. MIR. Jeffries
was member of Marble Lodge of Odd Eel.
lows, of Cockeysville, and also Of Howard
Lodge, Shield of Honor, of Phoenix. He had
been member of the M. E. Church many
years.
Calp.-Mr. William T. Calp. who for some
years had been manager of the farm OF Mr..
T. Vickery Wedge, near Woodensburg, 4th dis
trict, died on Friday morning, october 18th.
He had been failing in health for some time,
but his death was great shock to his many
friends. He was greatly respected in the COM
munity. Mr.. Calp leaves q wife, who was
Miss Grace 0. Raver previous to her marriage.
Price.-Mr. Valentine w. Price. one of the
oldest citizens of that section. died at his home
in the 9th district. on Saturday last. DE had
been member of Middletown Lodge OF Odd
Fellows for nearly sixty years and member OF
Middletown Church for aboutthe same period.
The funeral took place on Monday afternoon,
Rev. J. A. Jones, pastor of Hereford Baptist
Church, conducting the services.
Berger.-Mr. John H. Berger. proprietor of
Berger's saloon and bowling alleys at Garden
VILE Belair road, died suddenly on Thursday
night, aged 80 years. He was born on the
property where he died and spent his entire
life there. Deceased is survived by q widow
and one child. His mother and several broth
ers and sisters also survive him.
Stoddard.- Kate A. Stoddard, wife of
Mr.. James w. Stoddard, proprietor OF Stod-
dard's Hotel, Gainesville, died at the Union
Protestant Infrmary, in Baltimore, on Mon
day last, after long illness, aged "a years.
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daughter.
Lost Ring Found After Twenty-Five
Years.-Mrs. Roche, wife of Mr.. Sylvester J.
Roche of Mt. Washington, few days ago re-
covered her wedding ring, which she lost In
1881. She was then a bride of a few months
and she recalls the anxiety its loss caused her
at the time A search was made for the ring,
but it could not be found, and at last the Incl
dent was forgotten. In the meantime the
couple had removed to another house at Mt.
Washington, and sister of Mr.. Roche, Mrs.
week, while in the garden, Treasa Ormond, a
daughter of Mrs. Ormond, found a ring She
at once took it to her mother. who recognized
it as the ring which disappeared SO mysterious
ly quarter of a century ago. Mrs. Roche Is
now wearing the ring and takes great pride in
candidate on the Democratic ticket for the
House of Delegates in this county.
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Beautiful Spot for q Home.-The Balti-
more american saws: "Mr. Irvine Keyser Jr.,
who is soon to wed Miss Ethel Whitridge, has
purchased from Mrs. J. William Middendort
tract of IL acres of land on the southern hill
of Green Spring Valley, near Lystra Station.
1t is understood that the purchase price per
acre was between 5000 and 81 ZOO. On the
spot, where palatial home is to be reared for
the young couple, can be had charming view
of the parklike section of the valley. Near
the site is the estate ofthe Middendorfs further
on the mansions of Mr.. George G. jenkins and
Mr.. Raj Parr, while on the opposite hill to the
north are located the beautiful homes of Mr..
W. Plunkett Stewart, Messrs. Brooks and
Burke and the homestead of Nacirema. The
property also adjoins the estate of Mr.. William
Whitridge, father of the bride-elect."
THE ladies of Andrew Chapel M. E.
Church South, of Gardenville, held success
full bazaar and supper in the hall at Hamilton.
Hartford road, on Tuesday night. Mrs. Thomas
B. Catch was chairman of the committee. Rev.
G. NJ. Hesser is pastor of the church.
-Towson Lodge of Elks, not yet two years
old, has over one hundred mem bers, and the
list is still growing. All these and many from
the Baltimore Lodge will show up next week
to participate in the fair to be held here, begin
ming on Monday night. The fair is for q
worthy object and it is hoped that it may be
literally patronized by our own people and
those the surrounding country as well.
A New Business Enterprise.-The Tow
son Horse Company, with Messrs. Dukehart
& Stevenson as managers, has been started in
this place, the company having secured the
large stable on West Joppa road formerly oc-
cupied by DIR. Samuel f. Lloyd as veterinary
hospital All grades of horses and mules will
be handled. Mr.. T. A. B. Dukehart has had
five years experience in business as manager
for Mr. E. E. McCleary, former proprietor OF
Locust Vale Stock Farm. Both he and his
partner, Mr.. Thomas G. Stevenson. have wide
circle of friends and acquaintance who will
be glad to see their new enterprise successful
Work of the Orphans Court.-In the
Baltimore County Orphans Court this week
letters were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate of Valentine W. Price
to Melchor Hoshall, executor.
On the personal estate of John +. Armacost
IN Caleb w Armacost administrator