The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

White Hall, N. G. r. R.-Mr. Christopher
-Slade, one of the Oldest and most highly es-
teemed citizens of this section of the county,
died at bis home here on Tuesday morning,
aged az years. He had been sick about two
weeks and from the first there did not appear
to be any chance for bis recovery. Mr.. eade
was member of one of the Oldest and best
known families of this section. He spent his
life, with the exception of the past few years,
upon his fine farm near White Hall, and was
regarded as one of our foremost farmers. he
was one of the pioneers of the dairy business
and continued in it until be retired from the
farm. Up until his last sickness he almost
daily made q visit to the farm. He was re-
markably active. and was able to look after
his large business interests personally. He was
director in the First National Bank of Stew
artstown, Pa and regularly attended the meet
ings of the board. In politics he was a staunch
Democrat and always took an active part in
the affairs of bis party, and was one of the
never asked for an Office. but at the request of
his many friends he was induced to accept
nomination for the House of Delegates in 1879,
and was elected by handsome majority. He
served in the Legislature of 1880 and was never
again candidate for any Office.
Mr.. Shades wife. who before her marriage
was Elizabeth Carlin, died few years ago.
He is survived by Eve sons and two daughters,
viz Messrs. @. G. Slade, William SADIE, Asbury
SIade and J. Leonard Slade, of White Hall;
D.. hd0OOlpQ Oldu6, Oh OUdIOU, 11drIOTQ county,
and Mrs. Charles 81. Wise and Mrs. Richard
H Wiley. The funeral took place at Vernon
NJ. E. Church at 10 A. NJ. on Thursday and was
attended by a large concourse of relatives and
friends. Rev. s. NJ. Engle, ofthe Presbyterian
Church, conducted the services. The pail
bearers were Messrs. Thomas l.. Parrish,
Thomas G. Hunter, James T. Almony. VIM.
P. Bosley, John T. Ayres and James T. Norris.
A fine driving mare that Mr.. Samuel w.
Black, of this place, bought on Monday, made
a narrow escape the next day. She got away
from the blacksmith shop and ran down the
railroad track ahead of an express train, which
struck her when short distance south of the
station. Fortunately she was not badly injured.
A few nights ago largely attended surprise
was given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
T. Curry, of Gorsuch Mills, in honor of their
daughter, Miss Lillian Curry, of Norristown,
Pa, and her cousin, Miss Mary Roller, of Bal
timore. The house was beautifully decorated
with ferns, potted plants and roses, the dining
room being festooned with foliage and massive
punches OF roses. finished with soft glow of
red, accompanied with Japanese decorations
on the lawn. Refreshments were served during
the evening. 1t proved most enjoyable affair.
Mrs. John T. Hershner and children, of
Towson, are visiting the parents of Mrs. Hersh-
ner. who reside at Gorsuch Mills.
Mr.. G. Leroy Curry and Miss Helen Hol-
lingsworth. of Hartford county, have been
visiting at the home of the formers parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James +. Curry.
Miss Ida Anstine, of York. is. visiting her
aunt Mrs. Fl. NJ Foster. of this place.
Miss Annie Meredith, of Baltimore, is spend
ing some time with her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Samuel W. Meredith, of this district. s.