The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29
THE DEATH RECORD.


the immediate families were present.
THE DEATH RECORD.
Markell.-Mr, Charles Markell, retired
merchant and capitalist of Baltimore, who for
many years was a resident of Lutherville, died
at his city residence. on Saturday last aged 81
years. Mr.. Markell was native of Frederick,
Md, and spent his early life there. When
quite young man came to Baltimore and
entered the dry goods house of Hambleton u
Sons. In the early sixties he purchased the
business of George W. Wait d Son, and at the
corner of Lombard street and Cheapside con-
Quoted for many years the leading spice I'M
porting and manufacturing business in the
South. Later Mr.. Markets. sons, John and
Edward, were admitted to the firm of Charles
Markell & Sons, from which the senior retired
in 1886. During his active business life Mr.
Markell was closely identified with the Leading
commercial and charitable institutions OF the
city. In 1858 Mr.. Markell married Charlotte
Amelia eldest daughter of Edward Trail, of
Frederick, and a sister of Mr. John Yellott,
of Towson. She died October, 1905. Mr..
Markell is survived by son (Mr. Edward
MARKEDLY two daughters and IL grandchildren
Wilson.-Mr. Henry R. Wilson, once one of
the best known business men in Baltimore
died last Sunday of general debility at his
country home, Oakenshaw, Merryman's lane
near Waverly. Until his retirement he was
member of the firm of William Wilson d Sons,
shipping merchants. The firm, which was or
ganized in 1902 and located on Baltimore
street, just opposite the banking house of Will
son, Colston q Co., the sensior member OF the
banking house being relative of the prOprie-
tors, did an extensive business with South
American countries, and also ran feet of
sailing vessels to China. Mr.. Wilson was born
in Baltimore in 1919. and retired many years
ago and lived life Tease at his country home.
His wife who died years ago, was Miss Skinner,
Of bo Choro Mr. Wilson ia survived
by a daughter Mrs. William I. Hey ward,
whose husband is member of the Baltimore
Stock Exchange, and son, Mr.. Harry N.
Wilson.
Love.-Mrs. Mary A. Love, wife of Col.
William II. Love, died at her home in Balti-
more, on Saturday last She was stricken with
paralysis last Christmas day while visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Slade. wife of DR.. Harry M.
Slade, of Reisterstown. and grew steadily worse
until the end came. Before her marriage to
Colonel Love, SO years ago, Mrs. Love was Miss
Mary A. Crangle. She was born in Baltimore
and had the distinction of being the youngest
graduate of the Western High School, having
taken her diploma when but II years old. She
began teaching when but 10 years OF age and
mar School Besides her husband she is sur
vived by one daughter and one son.
Reckord.-Mr. John Fl. Reckord, well
known business man OF Belair, died at his home
there on Wednesday, after an illness of several
months, aged So years. He was a son of the
late Henry Reckord, who was a prosperous
manufacturer at Reckord, Baltimore county.
He was past master of Mt. Ararat Lodge OF
Masons, of Belair, and was one OF the trustees
of the Masonic Temple Building For many
years he was identified with business enter
prises there. He leaves widow and eight
children. Mr.. Walter P. Reckord of Jockeys
vile, is a brother of the deceased.
ey.--Mr. John Marley. the Oldest resi-
from the infirmities of age, in his 88th year.
He was a native of Kent county, Md, and
located in Baltimore when young man.
Later he engaged in the contracting business
and about 1852 removed to Reisterstown. He
came to Towson some twenty-five years ago
and had since resided here. Mr.. Marley is
survived by widow and five children. One
of his sons is Mr. w. George Marley, member
of the House of Delegates from Baltimore
county.
Wilcox.-Mr. Thomas J. Wilcox died on
the 2lst instant, at his home in Govanstown,
aged 70 years For many years be was con
nected with the Wilcox Hardware Company.
on North Gay street, Baltimore, but retired
from active pursuits several years ago. One OF
his brothers is Mr.. Theodore Wilcox, former
ly cashier of the Old Town National Bank.
Mr. Wilcox is survived by widow, five daugh
tiers ana one SOD.
Cooper,-Mr. Abraham s.. Cooper died on
Sunday last at his home near Trenton, 9th dis
trct. He was wheewright by trade and also
carried on farming. He had been justice of
the peace over thirty years and was recently
reappointed by Gov. Crothers. Mr.. Cooper is
survived by two sons and one daughter-Mr.
W. J. Cooper, of Baltimore; Mr.. s. M. Cooper,
of Trenton, and Mrs. Henry Martin, sof
Trenton.
Tinkler-Mr. John Tinker, one of the old
est residents of the 4th district and lifelong
farmer, died at his home there on Monday
last aged Sc years He is survived by one son
and four daughtefs-Mr John Tinker. Mrs.
George Beckley, Mrs. Stanley Slade and Misses
Hattie and Sarah Tinker.
Price.-Miss Rachel Price, daughter of the
late Levi Price, died suddenly at her home at
Philopolis, on Thursday last, aged Sc years.
She is survived by sister and two brothers
Miss Harriet Price and Messrs. Evan NJ. and
William Price. Deceased was member OF the
Society of Friends.
Robinson.-Miss Mary Robinson, daughter
of the late James Robinson, died at her home
in Lutherville on Saturday last, after llnger-
ing Illness aged q years. She spent nearly
year at Saranac Lake, New York, but was not
improved in health by her stay there.
Fowble.-Mrs Susie F. Fowble, wife of
Mr.. Lewis Fowble, died of consumption at her
home at Butler on the 2lst instant, aged 81
years. Besides her husband. she is survived
by one son and daughter.
Lanahan Lost the Case.-On Wednesday
| Judge Duncan rendered a decision in the case
| of William Lanahan against Carrie s. and Vim
son D. Cockey on bill to enforce an alleged
agreement of rental of property on Charles
street extended, adverse to Mr.. Lanahan.
| The dispute was in regard to the renting ola
piece of land of about Is acres at Woodbrook
| Station, adjoining Mr.. Lanahan's country
place. which was owned by the late Edwin
| Walters and later by Virginia NJ Walters. The
| defendants, Carrie s. Cockey, who is now Mrs.
| Carrie s. Fessler, and Mr.. Vinson D. Cockey,
inherited the property as the heirs OF Mrs.
Walters.
It is alleged by Mr.. Lanahan in his bill that
Mrs. Walters had agreed to rent him his prop
erty until the year 1912 and that he paid the
rent, which was 500 per year, up to that time
| Mr.. Lanahan therefore claimed that he is en-
titled to possession OF the property until lSiz.
Sale of O Store Causes a Law Suit.-Mr.
T. Scott Offutt, attorney for Mr.. Shadrach w.
Upton, on Thursday entered suit in the Circuit
| Court here against his son-in law, Mr.. Harry
| G. Carter of Butler. claiming $1,000 damages
| for breach of contract. MIR. Upton alleges that
| he sold his property to Mr.. Carter on condition
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and board during his life, and to furnish his
unmarried daughter with q room as long as
she remained single. Mr.. Upton alleges that
his son. in-law has violated this agreement.
Volunteer Firemen to Meet.-A regular
meeting of the Towson Volunteer Fire Com
| pany will be held at the engine house, on
| Thursday night, March 9Th, at 8 o'clock.
A TRAIN that was wrecked on the B. o..
Railroad at Salisbury Junction last Saturday
morning, carried in its express cars over one
million dollars in cash. The money was be-
ing taken to Pittsburg to pay mill hands.
The entire train left the track, but no one was
hurt.
FRANK A. MUNsEY, the New Yorker who
publishes half dozen magazines and three or
four daily newspapers in addition, this week
purchased the Baltimore NeuOs and will here
after conduct the paper in his own name. 1t
is said he paid about 81 $50 900 for the property.