The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-14
Maryland Affairs.

Christian Hershey, aged 80 years, died Oc
ober 8 in Comus, Montgomery county, from
he effects of fall received two weeks pre-
1ious.
Lewis C. Tall, of Hagerstown, chief bugler
Of the First Regiment, Maryland National
Guard, has been presented by the members of
Company B handsome bugle. Mr.. Tall has
been connected with the Maryland National
Guard for 80 years.
A vein of coal has been discovered on the
farm recently purchased by William Wilmer,
of Cavetown, Washington county, and located
along the Mason and Dixon Line, part i'll
and part in Pennsylvania. An ex-
pert has been secured to make an investigation.
Walter o. Ensor, of Western Run Valley,
has sold his farm of about 80 acres, three
miles from Cockeysville, Baltimore county,
to George w. Muth, of Philopolis, for So, 200.
Mr.. Ensor recently purchased the Birch farm,
near Butler, and Mr. Muth had sold his farm
to Harry and Charles Fahnestock, near Sparks.
Peter S. Gray, retired business man, of
Hagerstown, has purchased the residence and
farm formerly owned by the late DR.. Peter
Of Chicago, embracing 135 acres
and located near Mapleyille. On the farm are
several fine trout ponds, all stocked with fine
trout. 1t is one Of the ideal small farms in
Washington county.
On the merits of his dog as a successful
hunter, Wesley J. Parker, Of Calvert county,
has obtained Judgment before magistrate
of $40 and costs against William Norfolk for
shooting the canine. 1t was in evidence that
the dog captured last season 4S opossumS, 20
coons, minks and smaller game without
number The furs of the above named ami
mails brought in the Baltimore market So. 70.
George Z. Brooke, one of the best-known
men of Montgomery county, died at his home,
Brooke Grove, Sandy Spring, Friday night of
last week. He was in his esd year. Mr..
Brooke was born at the place of his death, aud
lived there continuously. For many years ne
conducted farming operations, owning large
and fertile tract of land, but latterly had given
the business over to his son. His mind was
perfectly clear until he died. He was life
long Democrat, but never held office.
Keller Creager was struck by lightning at
his home, near Ringgold, Washington county,
during the storm on Monday night of last week
and was nearly killed. He was standing near
a chimney which was shattered. The current
tore his straw hat into pieces and ran from his
head down the side OF his neck. ripping his
collar, and continued down his right leg 20 his
great toe. which was split. The sole Of his
Shoe was torn off, His hair was siuged and
his flesh scorched. He WIS unconscious for
some time.
DR.. Oscar B. B. Ewell died at MS home, in
Marion. Somerset county, on October 8. aged
az years. He was born ia Accomac county,
Virginia, and was the Sen Of Rev. DIR, J. +.
t. Ewell. who was one of the most prominent
Methodist Protestant ministers of his day and
the founder Of the Methodist Protestant
Church nj Cri.feid. he was graduated from
the college of Physicians and Surgeons. Of
Baltimore. and settled in Crisfeld for the
practice Of his profession about 20 years ago
and built up a very large and successful prac-
tiee. In politics be Wa a Democrat. Under
the first administration 81 Grover Cleveland
he was postmaster al Crisfield for four years.
DIR. Upton A. Sharretis. formerly Of Fred
erick, died at Colorado Springs October 81
hemorrhage Of the lungs, aged 45 years. He
was born at Woodsboro. Frederick eonniy.
He entered the Theological Seminary ~ Get
tvsburg. Pa. tn study for the Lutheran min
istly. Owing to y weak ihr0Ai be was cysisl-
PEELED to abandon the ministry AND aiierWar'l
took course in medicine. On gradHpti',g b.,
associated himself with DR.. A. A. Roth. and
after the death OF his associate continued prac
ticing medicine in Frederick. Nine years
ago he married Miss Gertrude HetfmeieT,
daughter of Rev. 7. T. Hofimeier, pssfor Of
the Reformed Church 1T MiddieiaNn. IL
was member 81 the board of directors 81 The
Frederick aud Middleiown Electric Railway
Company. Four years ago declining health
compelled him to give up his practice in Fred
erick aud. disposing largely Of his interests.
went to Colorado Springs.
Great excitement prevailed among the PEG.
! "a a
that the l4.year.old daughter of Thomas III
Lord, a well known farmer residing near t0Nu.
had been inveigled into a secluded place nd
abused by Jerry Scotch. a negro. 80 years of
age, formerly an employe on the farm OF Mr.
Lord The attention Of the grand jury, row
in session al Denton, was called 20 the vile
and criminal eoBdacl Of the negro. The iiiiie
girl was summoned before the jury on Thurs
day of last week ard immediate action WAS
taken A bench warrant issued, and after
much trouble the negro was captured on the
outskirts OF Ridgely tina, night When Sect.
ter sqe he officers be took TO his heels and
/. bot was captured after six shots had been
fired at him. From what can he learned the
negro has been after the little girl tor year
or more, and not until few days ago, when
Mrs Lord found letter from the negro 20 her
daughter. was the awful crime revealed. The
girl was over awed by his threats 10 kill her is
the reason why she did not say anything.
Prof William p. Tonry, NJ. d. and PHI. d.,
one of the best known expert caemists IN the
State, died October 8 at his home, 22o6 York
road, after q short illness of angina pecioris.
Professor Tonry's life covered 8 wide range
of professional experience, for he was con.
necied as an expert witness with many Of the
most famous murder trials in Baltimore and
the State in the last quarter of a century. He
also came in touch indirectly with the trial of
Mrs. Surratt, charged with completely in
President Lincoln's assassination. he mar.
ried Miss Anna Surratt, of Prince George )
county. a daughter Of Mrs. Surratt. The mar
rage took place after the execution OF his
wife's mother Mrs Tonry died abou, year
ago, leaving three sons-Messrs. William $,
Albert S. and DIR. r. |. Toary-and daugh.
ter. Miss Clara Tonry, all Ct Baltimore. Born
in Ireland in 1910, Professor Tonry's parents
came to America and settled in Newfoundland
when be was years old. They later moved
TO Boston, and in that city Professor Tonry
was grounded ia chemistry. He took his
bachelor of art degree from Boston College
aud won the Franklin medal in that insiitu
ton. Afferward be was graduated from the
Baltimore Medical College aud completed the
doctor Of philosophy course at Georgetown
University.
On October 6, tie board of agriculture for
the Eastern Shore met at the home of DIR,
Charles H. TiIghman, in Miles River Neck.
Talbot county, and full and free discussion
was INDUCED in by all the members as TO the
most profitable crops 10 grow, and how to
grow them Ii was the unanimous opinion Of
the board that the crops this year were ex-
large and profitable. The wheat
crop was fully two thirds of crop. The corn
crop promises to be large, and the fruit crop,
barring peaches has been above the average.
The only crop that has been failure is the
tomato crop, which was caused by so many
hard rains and continuous wet weather. DR..
Tlghman's farm was inspected. and he was
congratulated upon the manner in which be
kept his farming machinery aud cared for his
stock, and the fine condition of his farm IN
general. Upon their return TO the manor
house they sat down 10 q sumptuous dinner.
This is one of the oldest boards of agriculture
in the United States, and has done much for
the development Of Talbot county and other
sections of the Eastern Shore. Col Edward
Lloyd. Of Wye House. Miles River Neck, has
been president of the board for over so years.
The other members are DIR. William Fl. De-
Coursey, of Queen Anne's county; Col. 0s.
valid Tilghman, Col. Henry Hollyday, Col. F.
Carroll Goldsborough, c. Howard Lloyd,
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