The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-24
THE DEATH RECORD.

Standiford.-Mr Jarrett E. Stamford, a
highly respected citizen of Upper Falls, 18th
district, died on Wednesday, of Brights dis.
ease. aged about 81 years. Mr.. Standiford had
been engaged extensively in the canning bust
ness, at one time conducting it on the Eastern
Shore in connection with his home industry.
He was plasterer by trade and was considered
quite an expert, and although not engaging in
any of the work himself in late years, yet
would contract for such work. Some years ago
he was engaged in mercantile business at Upper
Falls. By way of recreation he delighted In
cunning for ducks and was considered an ex.
pert marksman. He had lived in the neigh
borhood all of his life, his father at one time
conducting the cooperage business there. He
was an active member of Salem M E. Church,
Probitionist in politics and at one time csndi-
date on his party ticket. He is survived by
widow and one daughter, the wife of Mr.. Will
liam Bell, of Hartford county, who make their
home with Mrs. Bells parents. Mr.. Stamford
was in all respects an excellent citizen and his
death is great loss to the community.
Groff.-Mrs. Elizabeth Barr Croft, native
of Lancaster county, Pa, but for many years
resident of Worthington Valley, Baltimore
county, died on Sunday last, after brief i'll
ness, at the home of her son, Mr.. Charles G.
Croft, at Charleston, Va, in the 87th year OF
her age. She was the widow of John Croft,
who for years owned and occupied the farm
| near Glyndon now owned by Mr.. j. d. Geist.
Mrs. Croft is survived by four children-Mr.
| G. G. Croft, of Charleston; Mr.. William B.
Croft, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Joshua Tracey.
near Glyndon, and Mrs. James K. Gels, of
Charleston. She also leaves number ofgrand-
| children and great. grandchildren. The re-
mains were brought on and the funeral took
place from the home of Mrs. Tracey, at 10A. NJ.
Glyndon NJ. E. Church, conducted the servi-
ces. The sons and grandsons of the deceased
were the pail bearers. The interment was in
the cemetery of Reisterstown NJ. E. Church.
Crout.-Mr. Harry E. Orout, proprietor of
the Club Hotel in Baltimore, died very sud-
denly from an attack of heart disease, while at
tending the matinee performance at the Gayety
| Theatre, on Monday last in company with
several friends. Before the attack he had not
complained and was apparently in the best Of
| health. Mr.Crout was about A years of age and
was a very stout man. He was native OF
| Reisterstown, Baltimore county, and son of
| the late John E. Crout, who was once men,
| Der of the Board of County Commissioners.
| When young man he was engaged in the tire
| insurance business and then became hotel
| proprietor. Among other houses he success
| fully conducted hotel in Westminster. Mr..
| Crout is survived by widow who, before her
marriage, was Mics Minnie Beckley, of Refs
terstown. He is also survived by his mother,
| three sisters and four brothers. Mr.. Crout was
| personally very popular and was member OF
| several secret orders.
| Downs.-Mr. Thomas r. Downs, aged IS
| years, farmer, died at his home near Parkton,
on Saturday last, after an illness OF several
| weeks. As farmer and dairyman he was sue
F.! cessful. Until about three years ago he had
| been strong, but on account of blood poisoning,
originating from pimple on his hand it be-
| came necessary to amputate his arm. He is
| survived by widow, who before her marriage
was q Miss Shaver, sister of Prof. Isaac
| Shaver of Eklo. The surviving children are
| three daughters and three sons.
McGee.-Mr. Robert MCGEE, president of the
Rockland Bleaching and Dye Works; on the
| Falls road, died very suddenly on Tuesday
evening while seated at the supper table. He
| had not previously complained OF feeling I'M
well. Mr.. MCGEE, who was native of Balti-
more county, was about 81 years of age. Heis
survived by a widow and two children-Miss
| Nellie MCGEE and Mr.. Millard MCGEE.
Lloyd.-Mr. George w. Lloyd dropped dead
| last Sunday morning at his home on the North
Point road. He was apparently in good health
when he got up, and after eating breakfast
started to go to the yard to feed the chickens.
AS he reached the last step from the back door
| he fell and died instantly. He was 90 years OF
age and was employed by the Baltimore Trans
fer Company. A widow survives him.
Kleeman.-Joseph J. Kleenman, son of
| Patrolman James Kleeman. of Pikesville, died
| on Wednesday morning Of congestion of the
| lungs, after an illness of but two days. Hewa
| IA years of age and weighed 179 pounds, and
was five feet seven inches in height. He was
| an exceptionally bright boy and was well liked
| by residents of Pikesville.
Larkins.-Mrs Sarah Ann Larkins, wife of
| Mr.. William Larkins, died on the 10Th instant
| at her home on Chestnut Ridge, aged 60 years.
Deceased was a daughter Of the late Henry
Frank. She leaves three sons and three daugh-
| ters She is also survived by three brothers
Messrs. Joseph H, George w. and William W.
Frank.
An Immense Casting.-The second Of the
| new hywheels for the blowing engines or COM
pressors at the blast furnaces of the Maryland
Steel Company, Sparrow's Point, which was
| poured last week at the foundry of that con-
Germ, was taken out of the sand last Saturday.
| No doubt this is the largest hywheel ever
poured in or around Baltimore. The casting
is for one of the huge blowing engines used to
| furnish the blast in the furnaces at the Point
and weighs los, 900 pounds, with diameter of
| "a feet. Several weeks ago bedplate for one
of the engines of this department was nodded
| in the same foundry This casting weighed
10000 pounds. which wss put in place last
week in the engineroom of the blast furnaces.
Country Club for Evergreen Lawn.-The
| first steps toward organizing country club at
| Evergreen Lawn, Hamilton, Hartford road,
were taken at meeting in the Evergreen Hotel
| Ks
| enrolled. 1t was decided to make it family
affair and women will be admitted as members.
| The home of the club will be the old mansion
ofthe Wiessner family. Evergreen Lawn Club
will be the name ofthe organization. The fol-
lowing temporary officers were chosen: Presi-
| dent H. r. Lewis; secretary W. NJ. Hurley
financial secretary treasurer, W. M. Lewis.
New Organization to Run the Casino
The Church Club ofTowson has been organized
| II haok tab tho Y1r0nortu knnWY1 q fhQ
Towson Guild House, the name of which has
been changed to The Casino. The officers are:
President, Harry r. Turnbull; vice-president,
A. D. Stebbins; secretary, G.. Gus Grason !;
treasurer Dr. Harry s. Jarrett. The clergy
men Of the town will be asked to act as an ad-
visory board to the board of governors of the
club, which will be non sectarian.
Patrons Club Elects Ofacers.-A meeting
of the Patrons Club of Garrett Heights School,
was held on Thursday afternoon, October 10Th,
| when the following officers were elected for the
coming year President, Mrs. Harry Mitchell /;
vice president, Mrs. James Faulkner; secretary,
Mrs Lille Phelps; treasurer, Mrs. Charles g.
Tames. There was a large attendance. The
association was complmented for the good
work accomplished during the past year.
Dwelling Burned.-The house of Mr.. G. L..
Caltrider, storekeeper at Arcadia, 4th district,
was burned to the ground on Tuesday last, the
kitchen being the only part saved by the
Hampstead Fire Company, that responded
promptly to the alarm. There was an insur-
ance of $500 on the household effects, only q
portion of which were saved. The fire is be-
ieved to have been caused by burning cinders
from passing freight train.
Church Suppers.-The ladies of Towson
M. P. Church will hold fair and oyster sup.
per in the Guild House, on the evenings of
November 18th, 18th and 18th. Proceeds for
the new church fund. Public invited.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Providence M. E..
Church will hold an oyster supper in the old
school house, on Thursday and Friday, Octo-
Der 10Th and Both.