The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-05-25

formed the ceremony. There were no attend
ants The groom, who is engaged in the life
insurance business in Baltimore, is the only
son of the late Louis H. Urban, of Towson.
THE DEATH RECORD.
Cowan.-Mr. William Cowan died an Sat-
urday morning last, at his home on North
Broadway, Baltimore, in the 10th year of his
age. He had been in failing health for some
time and his death was not unexpected. Mr..
Cowan was a native of Baltimore county and
was born near Pikesville He was a son of
John Cowan, successful contractor and
builder in his day, and in early life engaged in
business with his father. Later he became
connected with the Tyson Chrome Works and
was for many years manager of the large plant
at Canton. He retired four or five years ago
and had not since then been actively engaged
in any business. Mr.. Cowan married daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. William Denmead, of Mel
vale, Baltimore county, and she survives him,
with two children-Mr. VIM. D. Cowan and
Mrs. Florence G. Wilcox. He also leaves two
brothers and sster-Messrs. John and James
s. Cowan and Mrs. George W. Evans. Mr.
John Cowan is successful and well known
contractor and builder in Baltimore city and
county. Mr.. Cowan was genial and COM
panionable gentleman and had wide circle
of warmly attached friends. About two years
ago he became a convert to the Catholic faith.
The funeral took place at st. Peters Church at
8 o'clock on Tuesday morning and was largely
attended. The interment was in Greenmount
Cemetery.
Ady.-Miss Mary Elizabeth Ady, daughter
of the late Edward H. Ady. died at the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. N. Charles Burke, in
Towson, on Saturday morning last. after long
illness from complication of diseases. She
was a most estimabe Christian woman and
was highly esteemed by wide circle of friends.
She is survived by three sisters-Sister Alloy
sus, of st. Agnes College, Mount Washing
ton ; Mrs. Burke and Miss Cassandra M. Ady,
teacher in Towson High School. The funeral
took place in the Catholic Church o. the I'm
maculate, Towson, at o'clock on Tuesday
morning, the pastor, Rev. Philip H. Sheridan,
conducting the services. The pail bearers were
Messrs. John ]. Ringgold. John J. Michigan,
John @. Perkins, George +. Wheeler, BeDja
min P. Butler, and Frank l. Wheeler. Inter
ment in the family lot in st. Mary's Cemetery,
Govanstown. A sister of Miss Ady died few
months ago.
Taylor.-Mr. Thomas Hillen Taylor, eldest
son of the late Wilkerson Taylor, of Mount
Prospect, Hillen road, died on Sunday night
last at the home of his nephew, Mr.. Robert NJ
Taylor, in the 9th year of bis age. The cause
of his death was paralysis, from which he had
suffered about eighteen months. Mr.. Taylor
was born at Mount Prospect and spent nearly
the whole of his life either there or within
sight of it. He was bachelor. The funeral
took place at Beulah. on Tuesday afternoon,
the services being conducted by Rev. Q. M.
Hesser, of the NJ. e. Church South. Inter
ment in the cemetery at Taylor's Church, Hill
len road. The pail. bearers were Messrs. Upton
s. Brady Hugh p. Price, Thomas G. Steven.
son, VIM. E. Stansbury, r. Moore Jenifer and
DIR. Stuart 0assard. John Burns Sons had
charge OF the funeral arrangements.
Monks.-Miss Christianna Monks, half sis
ter of Mrs. Eudocia Stansbury, died on Satur-
day evening last, at the residence of Dr. r. @.
Massenburg, in Towson, at an advanced age.
She was a native of st. Louis, NO. but spent
the greater part of her life in this section OF
Baltimore county. The funeral took place at
3 P. NJ. on Monday, in Trinity P. E. Church,
the rector Rev. W. II. II. Powers, conducting
the services. The pail. bearers were Messrs.
John Ridgely of H., Frederick Won Kapf,
Osborne l. Yellott, George Hoff, Frank Hofi
Greenmount Cemetery. John Burns Sons
had charge of the funeral arrangements.
wright.-Mr. Henry s. Wright, who was
stricken with paralysis about month before,
died on Wednesday, at the home of his son,
Mr.. Harry J. Wright, in the 18th district, aged
20 years. For many years Mr.. Wright was
road supervisor for the 18th district and he was
several times candidate for the Democratic
nomination for County Commissioner. He
was an active member of West Liberty M. e.
Church and also of the Knights of Pythias and
Jr. 0. u. A. M. Deceased, who was twice
married, is survived by eight sons and three
daughters.
Farrell.-Mrs. Mary Farrell, wife of Mr.
John Farrell. died at her home, Argyle avenue
Baltimore, on Saturday last, from a compli
daughter of the late William and Ann Roache
who were once residents of Towson. Mrs
Farrell is survived by five sons and two daugh
tiers. One of the sons is Mr.. William P. Far
rell, who for some years has been connected
with the leading hotels of Baltimore.
Magraw.-Mrs. Jennie Webster Magraw
wife Of Mr.. Stephen G. Magraw, died at bel
home on Gainesville avenue, Relay, on Sun
day last, after a brief illness. She was 9
daughter of the Rev. DR.. Augustus Webster
who at one time conducted school for young
men and boys at Lutherville. Mrs. Magrav
is survived by two daughters. Her remain!
were taken to Cecil county for interment.
Dettmer.-Mr. Columbus Dettmer died a
his home at Woodlawn, I'd district, on Wed
nesday last, aged 80 years. He was stone
mason by trade, but had been confined to his
home several years. A widow and four chill
dren survive him-Messrs. August, Henry anC
Charles Dettmer and Mrs. Henry Loos.
School Trustees-Importance of the
Oface--The Ellicott City Times of last week
said: "There is no position assumed
carrying more responsibility with it than tina
of school trustee and every one assuming thl
office should work continuously to better thu
results from public education in the county BY
visiting the schools frequently, encouraging
both by acts and words, the teachers and thu
scholars The school trustees should take {
lively interest in making the school houses
and school grounds attractive. They shoule
incite and foster neighborhood pride in thu
schools and keep watchful eye open to SCI
that as many children as possible in their re
| spective neighborhoods attend school regularly
| The cost of public education in this State Il
| over three and one half million dollars annu
| ally, all of which is willingly contributed BY
| the taxpayers for lettering the condition o
| their fellowmen through the blessings of edu
cation, but to get the best results from thu
| very heavy expense it is solemn duty lal(
| upon the shoulders of each and every one con
nected with our public school system, that 81
| or she do their utmost to have the young PEG
| ple of the State-the men and women who II
| a few years will guide its destiny-get ful
| measure of benefit from the expenditures nov
being made, and at the same time lend will
| ing hand to make the school houses and thel
surroundings more attractive"
Work of the Orphans Court.;.In tn
| Baltimore County Orphans Court this weel
1 letters were RTh0Icu Ou LuC CototCo
On the personal estate of Mary Miller t
| John Miller, executor.
On the personal estate of George N. Moale t
Selma Keighler, executrix:
| On the personal estate of William R.lGrave
| to Emma 8. Graves, executrix.
On the personal estate of Rebecca Fishpav
| to John NJ. T. Fishpaw, administrator.
On the personal estate of Charles Wilson
| Michael s. Bauer, administrator.
On the personal estate of Catharine Oberlar
der to Henry Oberlander, administrator.
The will of Mrs. Mary Miller was probate
on Tuesday. She directs that all OF her prof.
erty be divided equally among her childre
and directs her son, John Miller, the execute
named in the will, to sell the real estate {
public or private sale to make an equal div
sion of her estate. The will is dated Octohe
18th, 1901.
An Improvement Association Elects
At largely attended meeting of the citizens {
Lutherville, held on Tuesday night. the newl
formed Lutherville improvement Associatio
was permanently organized by electing Ii
following officers: President, Edmond
Dickey; vice-president, ]. Colin Vincent; Sc
rotary, William Marshall treasurer, J. Robe
Wood executive committe, Lemuel @. Al