The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-05-12
rHE pEArH RECORD.

THE DEATH RECORD.
Jessop.-Mrs. Ellen A. Jessop died at her
| home near Ashland. N. G. r. R., on Saturday
last, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis,
sged IS years. She was the second wife of
| George Jessop, who was we'll known farmer in
bis day, and daughter of the late Joseph Ash
ton, of Hartford county. Her only daughter,
Mrs Pietro Polagno, lived with her. The
funeral took place at Sherwood P. E. Church,
of which the deceased was member. on
Tuesday afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by rector, Rev. A. I. Pindell. The pail
William H. Buck, Jr., Joshua Horner, Joshua
F. Cockey, James A. Richardson and ID. Har-
mon Cross.
Mecaslin.-Major John A. Mecaslin, one of
the most prominent and highly esteemed
merchants Of Atlanta Ca, died very suddenly
in that city, on the Sd inst, aged 81 years.
Major Mecaslin had been resident of Atlanta
ffty.four years and had done much toward the
building up of the city after the Civil War. He
stood high in every relation of life and was
esteemed by all who knew him for his excellent
qualities. Major Mecaslin was native of Bal
timore county and several members of his
family are still living here. Mr.. A. A. Mecas-
lin, of Warren, is a brother. Deceased, who
was twice married. is survived by widow and
one son-Mr. J. A. Mecaslin, Jr.
Shealey.-Mr. Henry w. Shealey, who kept
a store at Ashland, N. G. R. R., died at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Baltimore on Sunday last,
where he bad been under treatment for diabetes
and also for carbuncle on the neck. Deceased,
who was about So years of age. was one of seven
sons of the late William and Mary A. Shealey,
who were lifelong residents of Towson, the
latter having kept large store here for many
years. He is survived by widow and one
son-Harry F. Shealey, of Baltimore. OF the
seven Shealey brothers who grew to manhood
but one now survives-Mr. George W. Shealey,
who resides somewhere in the West.
Todd.-Mrs. Isabella Todd, wife of Mr..
John T. Todd, of Highlandtown, died on Wed
nesday last from general debility, aged % years.
She is survived by four sons and one daughter.
Deceased was native OF Baltimore and
daughter of the late Ebenezer and Mary Ann
Stewart. Messrs. W. w. G. Stewart and Mil
burn Stewart, of the 9th district, are brothers
of Mrs. Todd She was an active member OF
Highlandtown NJ. E. Church, president of the
Aid Society and teacher in the Sunday school.
Appold.-Mr. William H. Appold, of Ro-
land Park, died very suddenly last Saturday
afternoon in his business office in Baltimore,
from an attack of acute Bright's disease, aged
So years. He was a son of the late Samuel APP
pold, leading leather merchant of Baltimore
CITY, in which business his son continued up to
the time of his death. Mr.. Appold is survived
by widow and one son-Mr. Samuel Alex
ander Appold.
Hebden.-Mr. Alfred s. Hebden, well
known travelling salesman, died at his home
in Mt. Washington, OH Saturday last, after
few days illness from pneumonia, aged 81
years. He was a native of Baltimore county
and son of the late William H. Hebden. De-
ceased is survived by widow and two daugh-
tiers. He also leaves two brothers-Messrs.
Edward and Harry Hebden.
Welsh-Mr. William Welsh, who had been
sick about two years with consumption, died
on Wednesday at the home of his mother, on
the Falls road, Mt. Washington, aged 35 years.
He spent last winter in North Carolina and his
health was somewhat improved by the climate
of that State, but he grew worse soon after his
return home. Mr.. Welsh was unmarried.
Claypoole.-Mrs. Mary H. Claypoole, widow
of James Y. Claypoole, died at her home in
Baltimore, on the 10th instant, in the 56th
year of her age. Deceased was the eldest
daughter of the late Jacob Green and sister OF
Mr.. J. Alexander Green, of Towson. She is
survived by several children.
4 A Brutal and Cold Blooded Murder
Green Spring Valley, one of the most beautiful
and peaceful sections of Baltimore county was
shocked on Wednesday morning last by
brutal and cold-blooded murder that should
bring swift punishment to the perpetrator OF
it. Ernest Lyles, a negro laborer who had
been employed as a farm hand in the valley,
had been counting young woman named
Ardena Derricks, who lived with her parents
near Chattolanee Hotel. The visits of Lyles
were not agreeable to the girls father, who
had forbidden him the house. The evening
before Lyles asked the father to let him see
Ardena once more the next morning. To this
the father consented and Lyles went to the
house. The girl would not see him, but made
her escape from an upstairs window. LyleS
saw her leave and followed her, drawing a
razor from his pocket as he ran. Overtaking
his victim be slashed at her throat with the
sharp instrument and almost severed the head
from the body. The girl died in few minutes:
After completing his bloody work-supposed
to have been instigated by fiendish jealousy
Lyles made off in the direction of Baltimore:
The neighborhood was soon aroused and
Police Marshal Street, was summoned. He
at once notified the Baltimore police and later
in the day the murderer was found by them
sitting in secondhand store on Harrison
street, having asked permission of the pro-
prietor to rest there,
When taken to the station house the negro
made full confession of his guilt and said he
murdered the girl because her family had
treated him badly. She was about 81 years
of age and bore an excellent reputation in the
neighborhood.
day afternoon by Marshal Street, and Patrol
man Kleeman. He was given preliminary
hearing before Justice Herbert and was then
committed to Jail to await the action of the
next grand jury. He says heis sorry he killed
the girl and is ready to pay the penalty OF his
crime. 4