The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-14
THE DEATH RECORD.

Matthews-Mr. Charles H. Matthews,
youngest child of the late Daniel and Sarah
Ann Matthews, of Guppowder Baltimore coun-
ty, died at his home at Wayland, Henry coun-
ty, Iowa, on the Goth of February, after an i'll
ness of six days from pneumonia,s eyed 81 years.
He is survived by widow and one son. He
also leaves three sisters and one brother, who
are residents of Baltimore county. He was
highly respected citizen and the Wayland
NeaOs, whose editor was personal friend Of
his, speaks in the most complimentary terms of
him. Mr.. Matthews was member of the So.
ciety of Friends and also of the order of Odd
Fellows. The funeral services. in which sew
eral ministers took part, we're very largely at
tended, showing the high esteem in which Mr..
Matthews was held by his neighbors.
Spicer.-Capt Simeon Spicer, a we'll known
elder OF the Park Avenue Meeting of Friends
and for twenty-tbree years an inspector in the
Baltimore Custom House, died on the 9th inst,
at his home, Park avenue, of pneumonia, after
an illness of three days. Captain Spicer was
born in Hartford county and was II years of
age. He was the son of Abraham and Eliza
Spicer, was a veteran of the Civil War and
member OF the Loyal Legion. During the war
he was a member of the Seventh Maryland
Regiment. While in that command he won
honors which brought him the promotion to
captain. Besides his widow, who was Miss Ad-
cline Guyton. of Hartford county, he is surviv-
ed by two daughters and one son.
Brooks.-Mr. Chauncey Brooks eldest son
Of the late Walter B. Brooks, who had been
sick at the City Hospital of uremia, died We'd
nesday evening. Mr.. Brooks had been i'll for
several weeks. He was in bis 5Sth year, and
was secretary of the Ryland & Brooks Lumber
Company. With Mr.. Brooks when he died were
his sisters, Mrs. w. g. Mccormick and Mrs.
Bartlett s. Johnson, and his brother, Mr.. Wal
ter B. Brooks. The end was peaceful although
Mr.. Brooks suffered greatly during the last few
dava Mr. Rr00ka W rho Urondo0n and
namesake of Chauncey Brooks, who was in
his day one ofBatimore city's most prominent
and wealthy citizens.
Scarff.-Dr. John H. Scarf died at his home
| on Willow avenue, near GovanstowD, on We'd
nesday night last, after long Illness aged 81
| years. He was born at Taylor Hartford county,
and was a son of the late Joshua H Scarf He
graduated from the Washington College, now
the Physicians and Surgeons, in Baltimore, in
1876, and since then practiced in the city He
is survived by four brothers--M essrs. Charles
r. of Baltimore; William g., of Dallas, Tex;
Joshua II. and James N, of Hartford county,
and two ssters-Mrs. George E. Wiley, Of
Bristol Tenn, and Mrs. E. H. Lamar, of Wash
ineton. D. G.
Kahl.-Mr. Valentine Kahl, perhaps the old
est resident of that section of the county died
on Saturday last, al his home at Perry Hall,
aged 80 years. He was native of Germany,
but had spent the greater part of his lifein that
section of the county. Deceased is survived by
three sons and two daughters-MessrsG George.
Joseph and John Kahl Mrs. Joseph Kraft and
Mrs. John Gerst. He also leaves AZ grand
children and 15 great grandchildren. The fu-
neral took place on Tuesday morning at st. Jo-
seph's Catholic Church, Belair road.
Well Known Physician Again Makes
Narrow Escape.-For the fourth time within
a year DR.. William D. Corse, a well known
physician in the southeastern section OF this
county, is confined to his home at Gerdenville
as a result Of an accident. Heissuffering from
shock and a number of severe bruises Oh his
head and body, which be sustained in being
thrown from his buggy on Gay street above
| North avenue on Wednesday night
Dr. COrse was driving north on Gay street
when his vehicle became caught between two
electric cars and was partially demolished In
falling DR.. Corses head struck the curb and
stunned him for few moments. He was later
taken to his home.
Last summer DR.. Corse was struck by light
ming, from which he suffered considerably
some months later his horses ran away with
him, and he sustained broken rib. His in
juries had not been healed when he was thrown
over an embankment while answering sick
call at night.
An Exhibit That Should Attract Many.
The tuberculosis Consumption exhibit of
The Maryland tuberculosis Association will
come to the Guild Hall, Towson, on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 18th
to 10th. There will be lectures and talks after
moons and evenings on the communicability
preventability and durability ofthe disease. The
exhibit clearly demonstrates by pictures, charts
and maxims why and how the disease, being
infectious, is preventabe disease and how
persons suffering from it can so conduct them
selves as to be no source of danger to their
family or the community at large.
The exhibit has been seen by loo. 600 people
in this State in the past eight, months. Il is
hoped every citizen will take advantage OF this
opportunity and help in the fight being waged
against mans worst enemy-the white death.
FgedSantly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. w. w. g.
Stewart, of Cockeysville was presented with q
testimonial of appreciation by the friends Of
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, for his
hearty and untiring cooperation with the
Christian work there He is member of Jessop
Church but equally active in the Sunday school
and church interests at Epworth. Several of
the company which surprised Mr. Jacob Alt
hoff last Saturday night, visited Mr.. Stewards
home and made the presentation, carrying to
him samples of the good things which were
enjoyed at Mr.. Althof7s.
Contest for a Medal.-An oratorical con-
test for a silver medal, under the supervision
of Providence Y W. G. T. u, will take place
at Providence M. E. Church, northeast of Tow
son, on Friday evening, March Goth. commenc-
ing at O'Clock A class of eight young ladies
will be the contestants, as follows: Misses
Nettle DOruer, NlOleC lagg, Florence kallne,
Jeanette Simms, Eleanor Simms, Irene Gordon,
Isabel Simms and Katie Bayne.
Firemen Elect Of6cers.-The Catonsville
Volunteer Hose Company recognized on Tues
day night and elected the following officers
President DR.. Charles L. Mattfeldt; vice presi-
dent, John H. Gerwig; secretary and treasurer,
Charles E. Wilson. A special committee was
appointed to formulate plans for better fire pro-
lection for Gainesville and appear before the
County Commissioners next Wednesday and
make known the defects.
Sale of Mortgaged Premises.-James L.
Norwood. auctioneer, sold at the Court House
door on Tuesday. for Mr.. Fred Meyer, assignee
of mortgage from John f. Shelton to Lydia r.
Sothoron, afterwards assigned to Fred. Meyer.
81 acres OF land. improved by frame dwelling
and outbuildings situated near Reckord, 18th
district purchased by Mr.. Charles Wiker
for 1910.
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