The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-05-05
THE DEATH RECORD.

McMaster.--Mr. Clarence w. McMaster,
chief clerk in the Towson postal station, died
suddenly at the home of his brotherin-law,
DR.. Vallie Hawkins, at Fawn Grove, York
| county, on Monday night last, aged nearly AZ
years. He had been in delicate health for
long time and had secured months leave of
absence to recuperate. He drove to Fawn
Grove and it was hoped the change would
benefit him, but he grew suddenly worse and
| died as stated. The cause of his death was
| complication of diseases. Mr.. McMaster was
! son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Fl. Nc
Master, of Towson, and although a native of
| Pennsylvania, he had spent nearly all his life
| here. He had been connected with Towson
| postofice as assistant superintendent and
clerk for about fifteen years and was recognized
as thoroughly upright and capable official.
He was twice married his first wife having been
adaughter of Mr.. George w. Seipp of Towson
His second wife, who survives him, is daugh-
ter of Rev. Thos. h. Wright formerly pastor of
Baltimore Circuit, NJ. P. Church. He leaves no
children. The remains were brought to Tow
son by rail on Wednesday and the funeral took
place from his late home on Thursday after,
Church, (of which the deceased was a member)
conducted the services, assisted by Revs. Thos.
E. Copes and Page Miburn, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. The pail bearers were
Messrs. Irwin and Milton Herbert, of York
county, and Messrs. Thomas G. Sinclair, Ernest
P. Hook, Warren S. Sepp and John Camp.
The interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
John Burns Sons had charge of the funeral
arrangements.
Crossmore. Alfred Crossmore, one of
the Oldest and best known citizens in that
section of the county, died at his home ut
Bradshaw, 18th district, on the LIST instant, aged
81 years. Mr. Crossmore was a native Of Har-
ford county and began his business career as
an employee in Patterson's iron works, re-
mQiuinO with thai hIiS hn1nnf for Ware In
1870 he purchased a large farm and had since
devoted his attention to farming and canning.
He was in all respects an excellent citizen and
much respected in the community where he
spent almost his entire life In 1855 Mr..
Crossmore married Miss Martha A. Hawkins,
daughter of James Hawkins, who survives
him, with several children. One of the dangh-
tiers is the wife of Rev. ]. f. Gray, of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church: The funeral took
place at Camp Chapel at 10 A. NJ. on Thursday.
Interment in the cemetery attached to the
church.
Wirtz-Mr. John g. Writ. formerly of
Baltimore, died suddenly on the 25th ult., at
the home of bis nephew, Mr.. Charles L. Wiriz,
with whom be bad been staying for some time,
aged 90 years. He was native of the 9th dis
trct of Baltimore county and q son of the late
George Wirtz. He is survived by five sons. one
daughter, nineteen grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Mr.. Writ was a member of
Hampden M. E. Church and also of Clifton
Lodge, Shield of Honor. His remains were
inferred at Mt. Zion Evangelical Church, near
Freeland, N. e. R. R.
Lytle.-Mr. William B. Lytle died on Sun
day last, at the home of his son, Mr. j. Griffith
Lytle, at Walters, Baltimore county, aged 50
years. He was native of this county and was
born near Black Horse For number of
years he was resident of Waverly and for
some time was marshal of the county police
ftnro he Al. "a.
force. retiring in 1897. Mr.. Lyle is survived
by twelve children. One of the sons is MIR.
William T. Lyle, who is connected with the
S. l.. Lamberd Company of Baltimore.
Caples.-Mrs. Mabel Caples, wife of Mr.. f.
Morton Caples. died at her home at Timonium,
on Friday evening of last week, after a few
days illness from pneumonia, aged 81 years.
Deceased, who was daughter of the late John
R Parks, an 9Th district farmer who died a
few weeks ago, is survived by her husband and
FIVE small children. She also leaves several
sisters and brothers, among the latter MIR.
Lawrence E. Parks, of Towson. The funeral
took place on Monday afternoon and the in
terment was at Jessop Church.
Councilman.-Mrs. Sadie G. Councilman,
wife of Mr. James B. Councilman, formerly of
the Sd district of this county, died at the home
of her aunt, Mrs. K. ]. Mittnacht, Madison
avenue, Baltimore, on the 1st instant. De-
ceased was the only daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick H. Walker, of "Dumbarton"
near Pikesville. She is survived by one son
and four brothers-Messrs. Noah, Dickson c.,
Henry NJ. and Hamilton Walker.
Bartholow.-Mr. George McH. Bartholow,
who had been a resident of the 18th district of
Baltimore county thirty four years, died on
the 9th ut., at the home of his daughter, Mis-
Nellie Bartholow. in Highlandtown, aged 20
years. For years he was engaged in farming
and dairying near Bayview Junction Mr..
Bartholow was native of Carroll county. He
is survived bv three sons, two daughters and
ten grandchildren.
Rumsey.-Mr. Talbert McC Rumsey, who
had been resident of Canton, 18th district,
for nearly twenty. five years, died at his home
HprTI zTrn, OF DfIgur-S uTsease, III me oor year
of his age He was a native of Oxford, Pa,
where his remains were inferred on Monday.
He is survived by widow, one son and five
daughters, one of the latter being the wife of
Rev John R. Edwards, pastor of Gainesville
NJ E. Church.
Jurors for the May Term. The jurors for
the May term of the Circuit Court-which be-
gins on the third Monday of the month-were
drawn by Judge Duncan on Tuesday. Follow
ing is the list, the figures after the names indi-
eating the district the juror is from
John L. Carmody..... Frank Brooks.... -. 8
Grin