The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-05-19
THE DEATH RECORD.

sheriff on the Democratic ticket in 1897, he
was in the mercantile business at Woodensburg
for IL years. From 1881 to 1884 he resided on
the Slade homestead, near Phoenix, after which
be took up his residence in Reisterstown. He
was postmaster of that town during President
Clevelands second term and was also tax col
lector of the 4th district several years. He was
appointed Election Supervisor by Gov. Smith
and held that Office up to the time OF bis death,
having been president of the Board. he is
survived BIZ widow, who, before her marriage,
was Miss Belinda Slade, and one son-Dr.
Harry NJ. Slade. He also leaves two brothers.
Messrs. Alfred and Levi Slade, of Baltimore.
The funeral took place on Tuesday morning.
After at short service at bis late home, con-
Quoted by Rev. Thomas e. Stapleton, OF the
Carmalite Chapel, the remains were taken to
the Cathedral in Baltimore where requiem
mass was celebrated by Rev. Ell. McAdams,
of Sacred Heart Church, Reisterstown. The
pail bearers were Messrs. Lewis Shriver, Frank
Orrick, Frank Yingling, Frank II. Zouck,
George Davis and O. E. Weller. The remains
wereinterred in Bonnie Brae Cemetery Many
of Mr.. Shades Baltimore county friends. in
Guiding officers of the court and other officials
attended the final services. His fellow.mem-
bers of the Board of Election Supervisors
Messrs. Charles II. Wise and 7. Irwin thinner
man-were also present.
Ruby.-Mr. Alfred M. Ruby, whose illness
had been several times reported lately in The
UNION, died on Saturday last at the home of
his son, in Woodbury., aged about Go years.
Mr.. Ruby was native of Carroll county, but
had been resident of the 4th district of Balt
more county many years. He was a well
known auctioneer and had been an appraiser
of the Orphans Court about two years. He
was man of genial manners and had wide
circle of friends. Mr.. Ruby, who was widow
er, issurvived by two sons and daughter. The
funeral took place on Monday and the remains
inf ro6 OF Carroll
Miller.-Mr. George w. Miller died at his
home at Warren, 9Th district, on Monday night
last, after a long illness from consumption,
aged about IS years. He was son of the late
James H. Miller, who was once engaged in
burning lime at Texas, N. G. r. r. Mr..
Miller was o veteran of the Civil War and was
q member of Col. John W. Wilson's First
Maryland Regiment. He is survived by O
widow and five sons-Messrs. Henry c., Lewis
E., George w., Charles G. and Abner G. Miller.
Barton.-Mr. Charles H. Barton died at his
home in Woodbury., on the 18th instant after
brief illness, aged 90 years. He was twice
married and is survived by his second wife.
Deceased was son of the late Stephen Barton,
who was elected sheriff of Baltimore county
in 1876, and he was warden of the Jail while
his father held that Office. The funeral took
place at Woodbury. M. E. Church on Tuesday
afternoon.
Rutledge.-Mr. William Rutledge died at
his home at Trump, 7th district, on Sunday
last aged IS years. He had been an invalid
for the past four years. most of the time con-
fined to his bed. In his younger days Mr..
Rutledge was a school teacher He was also
tax collector for his district and was later a
justice of the peace for nearly twenty years.
Five sons and one daughter survive him
0l,.1IS.pe mol ua, III. T,iv,o< ,.;.l
from the city was making her first visit to her
cousins in the country, and, naturally enough.
wished to appear to the best advantage possible
thereby leaving good impression upon those
she visited. Her ignorance of farm life, how
ever was great menace to her, and she re-
peatedly found herself in the most embarrass-
ing predicaments. Finally, one morning, she
noticed upon the table for breakfast a dish of
of the most tempting yellow honey. Thinking
to partially redeem herself for past expeditions
of ignorance by letting them understand that
she knew little something about outdoor life,
she exclaimed: "Oh, see you keep bee here"
KILLED in Well.-Mr. Thomas Horn, Of
Jacksonville, I'd district lost his life on Mon
day last while engaged in cleaning well on
the Miller property in that village. He had
finished the work and had called to the men
above to hoist him out when large body of
stone and brick caved in upon him. The &C.
10 A. NJ. on Tuesday that the body was taken
out. The well is 60 feet in depth and had Is
#. of water in it. The unfortunate mans body
was completely crushed and bis death must
have been instantaneous. Mr.. Horn is snr-
vived by widow and four children.
Sunday School Convention.-The annual
convention of the Sunday schools of Baltimore
county will be held Tuesday, May Doth, with
three sessions. in the Towson M. E. Church.
Rev. Thomas E. Copes, pastor. Mr.. George Fl.
Mock, of Baltimore. is the State superinten-
ranged. The president of the Baltimore CouH-
ty Sunday School Association is Mr.. James e.
Dunphy, and the secretary is Miss Margaret
Hunter, of Calvary Baptist Sunday school.
Lunch will be served by joint committees
from the Towson Sunday schools. and an ex-
hibit of modern appliances for teaching will
be one of the features.
Wants DistillinG Company Declared IN.
solvent.-Col. d. @. Mcintosh, attorney fo-
Charles H. Ross 4 Co. and VIM P. Cummings,
on Tuesday filed bill in the Circuit Court
here against the Canton Distilleries Company.
The plaintiffs claim that they are stock holders
in the company and that it has been lnisman-
aged and is insolvent; also that it is about 10
issue bonds to the amount of 100000 Judge
Burke passed an order appointing Mr.. w. p
Cummings receiver for the company, unless
cause Is SHOWN 10 the contrary.
Want Roland Avenue Property Sold
The Roland Park Company, by its attorneys
Messrs. Osborne I. Yellott, Francis K Carey
and James Piper, have filed bill in the Cir
cult Court at Towson against Telfair w. Mar
riott and others, asking that decree be passed
for the sale of real estate owned jointly BY the
parties to the suit. 1t is stated that the owners
of the property, which is located on the east
side of Roland avenue, north of Tuxedo Park
cannot agree as to plans for its development.
A POPULAR OLD Town FIRM Attention is
invited to the advertisement of Messrs Muller
q Yearley, 34S North Gay street, which appears
in THE UNION today. This is popular and
reliable firm and Baltimore county people who
may want anything in its line will make no
mistake by inspecting its large and complete
stock that must be seen to be appreciated.
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