The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-02
THE DEATH RECORD.

Pearce.-The funeral Of Mr.. George K.
Pearce, who died Thursday, October oath, took
place from his late residence at st. George, 4th
district, on Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
Service was held at Stone Chapel M. 4. Church,
where he bad been devout member Tor years.
The pail bearers-nephews of the deceased
were as follows: Messrs. Joseph E., johnson
p. and Clarence Wright, Jesse and Howard
Hunt, and Carvel Munnikhuysen. Mr.. Pearce
was the eldest SON of the late Luke ]. Pearce
and q brother of DR.. w. e. Pearce and the
late DR.. L. ]. Pearce, of Baltimore. He had
been a farmer in Green Spring Valley for
seventeen years, had many friends and was
highly regarded by all who knew him! BE
leaves widow eliza Gray Pearce, third daugh-
ter of the late D. @. Cray and four children
Pearce.
Wilson.-Mr. Archibald Wilson, Jr., one of
the pioneer telephone men OF Baltimore, and
for many years superintendent of the Balti-
more division of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, died last Sunday morn
ing at his home, Catonsville. where he bad led
q retired life for the past four years. Mr.. vii.
son was born In Baltimore So years ago, and
was a son of the late Archibald and Amanda
Wilson. In his early days he was telegraph
operator, and rose to the position OF manager
of the Baltimore division ofthe Western Union
Telegraph Company. In the early days OF the
telephone Mr.. Wilson became interested in 1t,
and was one Of the organizers OF the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Company. He Is survived
by a widow.
Baker.-Mr. Charles II. Baker, one Of the
oldest residents Of that section OF the county,
died on the 18th ult., ct his residence on Cold
Spring lane, near the Falls road. aged 70 years.
He was born near Rockland and was . son OF
Capt. Isaiah Baker. who was soldier In the
War of 1872. For many years Mr.. Baker bad
been engaged, with one OF bis sons IN the dairy
business, but lalterly bad been living q retired
life. He 10 survived By widow. who is
sister of the late Col. T. StuTgig Davis. who
was well known member ofthe Tows0n bar.
He also leaves four children-Misses Deborah
and Rachel Baker, Mr.. 0. Parker Baker, mem
Der Of the bar, and Mr.. Davis Baker.
Keenan.-Mrs. Catherine Clarke keenan,
died on Monday afternoon at Red Oaks. the
residences Of her son-in-law, Mr.. William II.
Green, at Sherwood. She had been In failing
health long time. Mrs. keenan, 10 survived
By two daughters-Mrs. Green and Miss Mary
A. keenan,. The funeral took place ct the
Church OF the immaculate. ToWson, ct A. y.
on Thursday, where . requiem mass was said.
The pastor, Rev. P. H. Sheridan, conducted
the services. The pall-bearers were Judge
Frank /. Duncan and Messrs. James A. Green.
Elmer r. Beard and Mr.. Casey, the latter Of
Philadelphia. Interment in Bonnie Brae
Cemetery.
Almony.-Mrs. Joanna Almony, wife Of
Mr.. Albert J. B. Almony, Of White Hall, died
suddenly last Sunday morning. While she
had not been In the best Of health for some
time, her death was unexpected. She was alone
in the house at the time as Mr.. Almony was at
the barn and when he came into the house he
found Mrs. Almony sitting in achair dead, and
evidently had been lifeless for some time. Mrs.
Almony was twice married. her first husband
being Nelson Hoshall. Besides her husband
she Is survived by one son-Mr. Clarence IL.
Hoshall, Of White Hall.
Hermann Mary A.. Hermann,
widow of Peter Hermann, died on Monday
last al the home of her son, MIR. Edward ].
Hermann, the we'll known auctioneer, at Ross
vile, in the 18th year Of her age. She was one
Of the oldest residents Of that section of the
county. The funeral took place at the home
of her son at Pm. on Wednesday and the in
terment was in Baltimore Cemetery.
Cooper.-Mr. James Cooper, q well known
| farmer near Partition. 7th district. died on Sat
urday last in the 73d year of his age. He was
| a native Of that section of the county and q
member of the large family of that name who
for many years lived there. He is survived
by widow-Mrs Clara e. Cooper. Mr.. Cooper
] was one Of THE UHIoN's Oldest subscribers.