The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28
THE DEATH RECORD.


O'Hara.-Mr. John F. OHara son of the
late Martin and Catherine O'Hara, of Texas
Baltimore county, and a retired Baltimore
business man whose home was at Zig North
Charles street, died on Monday morning at the
Union Protestant Infrmary of blood poisoning
after having recently undergone an operation
He was thought to be out of danger and on the
road 10 recovery. Mr.. O'Hara for a number
of years conducted general grocery business
at Cathedral and Biddle streets, in which be
was most successful. He retired from active
Mayor Hooper Mr.. OF ara served as mem
Der of the Water Board. He was prominent
member of the Knights of Columbus and at
tended St. AIMS Catholic Church. Mr.. o. Hara
is survived by widow, who before her mar.
riage was Miss Emma L. Fink, two sisters and
and James w. O'Hara. Mr.. Martin ]. o. Hara
is chief deputy clerk in the Office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Baltimore county.
Bond.-Mrs. Isabella Bond died on Tuesday
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. William
I. Griffith, at Cockeysville, aged 70 years. She
was the widow of Thomas Bond, who was a
children-Mrs. Benjamin M. Brooks, of Balti-
more; Messrs. Harry, Charles, BasemaD, How
ard and John Bond and Mrs. Maggie Wheeler,
of Iowa Mrs. William T. Griffith and Mrs.
Clyde Slower. of Cockeysvlle, and Mr.. Clarence
Bond, of Philopolis. The funeral took place
Thursday afternoon at Bosley M. E. Church,
the services being conducted by Rev. William
]. Meeks and Rev. John s. German. The
pail bearers were Messrs. Oscar and Ernest
Brooks, grandsons. and Messrs. Thomas and
Joshua Bond and Scott and Robert Shugars.
nephews of the deceased.
Sealover.-Mr. Asher Sealover, of High
landtown, died at the residence ofhis daughter,
Mrs. Charles White on Tuesday morning from
a stroke of paralysis. Mr.. Sealover had been
ill for about six years and for fully five years
had been unable to do any work of conse-
quence, having been compelled to resign from
the police force of the county where he had
served several years. on account of his health.
The deceased was born in Painsville, o., SO
years ago. He removed, with his family, to
Baltimore county about "a years ago. He is
survived by two sons and daughter and IL
grandchildren.
Standiford.-Mr. John G. Standiford, said
to be the oldest resident in the upper part of
this county, died on Tuesday at the home of his
son-in law, Mr.. s. s. Cooper, at Trump. He
was IS years of age and had been confined to
his room since last August. He entered the
service of the Northern Central Railway when
a young man and continued with the company
until few years ago. when he was retired on
account of age. Heissurvived by three daugh-
ters-Mrs. S. S. Cooper, of Trump; Mrs
Charles Noel, of Baltimore, and Mrs. ]. H. L..
Boyer, of Stiltz, Pa.
Lambright.-Rev. William Lambright a
local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, who was we'll known throughout Bal
timore city and county, died suddenly at his
home in Baltimore, on the Goth inst, aged IA
years. Mr. Lambright was born in Baltimore
county and he went to the city when he was IA
years of age. He was ordained an elder IN
Fayette Street M. E. Church shortly before be
was made deacon at the Eutaw Street Church,
in 1882 Besides his widow one daughter
survives.
Weitz.-Mr. Charles Weitz, farmer of
Chestnut Ridge. 9Th district, died ofpneumonia
on the 10Th instant, aged SO years. He was
native of Germany, but spent the greater part
of his life in this country. He is survived by a
son and daughter. The funeral took place on
Sunday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Rev. ].
Creiglen conducting the services. The pail
bearers were Messsrs. Frank Gartling, George
Harr, John Gartling, Eli Sven, G. Ledley and
Emanuel Fishpaw. Burial was in the church
cemetery.
Jordan Mr.. Zachriah L. Jordan, aged 70
years, former well known resident of Carroll
county, died on Monday at the home of his
granddaughter, Mrs. Joshua Patterson, at
IL.
Jordan, former judge of the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, and l. Scott Jordan, prom
inent merchant of Westminster.
How the Teachers Are Paid-The Com
pensation Small.-The meeting at the State
Normal School by the assistant teachers of
Baltimore county for the purpose of urging an
increase in their salaries will likely result in
bringing the subject to the attention of the
County Commissioners before the next levy is
made.
Of the assistant teachers receive $5.92
week, IL $615, IL 1854, 10 $6.92, 8 1871, 81
$40, 5 $S.O8, q S8.46, 2 1884 and 116 1928.
The last had five years experience. This
makes a total of 226 teachers receiving from
IS go to 1925 week. Twenty-Five vice.prin.
cipals receive $9.6l week, making total of
255 out of 1853 white teachers receiving from
1892 to 1861 week.
Seventy five principals in the larger schools
receive $40 to SIZES a week and 30 principals in
the larger schools and night schools receive S13
to S24 week.
The following have been the causes of teach
ers dropping out of service during 10 months:
Married, 49, discontinued teaching to accept
other positions, IA; to accept better paying
teaching positions, 5; resigned or dropped out
for other causes, 6 died. 8. Total, 49, Besides
filling 43 vacancies, A changes were made and
16 additional teachers employed, making total
of 103 changes in total of $50 white teachers
in Is months.
Fined for Speeding.-The Baltimore Anaeri-
can of Wednesday said: "Mr. William S.
Keech, an attorney residing on the outskirts of
Towson, was arraigned before Justice White at
the Northern Police Station yesterday after
noon, on the charge of exceeding the speed
limit. Mr.. Keech was proceeding out Charles
street in his auto on his way home from the
city Monday afternoon, and, it is alleged. was
driving at faster rate than the law allows.
Officer Johnson, of the Northern District.
noticed the machine and followed it. Officer
Lesser. of the motorcycle squad, Joined in the
chase, and it was with great difficulty that they
were able to come up with the fast automo-
bile. Mr.. Keech said that he did not evade the
officers, as he did not know they were after
him, and he was unaware that he was going
too fast. Justice White fined him S. and costs,
and he was released"
Mr.. Keech says the road was clear at the time
of his arrest and that he was not running 70
miles an hour He was accompanied by Mr..
Edward H. Burke son OF Judge Burke
Still Contending Over the Gold.--Last
Monday Judge Duncan heard argument in the
case of Charles Royston and Mary Hare, ad-
ministrators of Joseph Hare, against John l..
Calp, to recover $4,000 which the defendant
found buried in a stump on his farm, which
was formerly owned by the late Mr.. Hare. and
which money it is alleged was buried by him.
Attorney Thomas r. Clendinen, on behalf of
Mr.. Calp made a lengthy argument and claimed
that as the latter found the money he was
primarily the owner of it. In support OF his
argument Mr.. Clendinen quoted St. Matthew,
18th chapter, 44th verse, which is as follows:
Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like unto
treasure hid in field the which when man
hath found, he hideth, and for JOY thereof
eoeth and selleth all that he hath and buyeth
that field"
Mr.. Elmer ]. Cook appeared for the admin
istrators. He was recently appointed receiver
for the money and Mr.. Clendinen sought to
have this order of court rescinded. Judge
Duncan reserved his decision.
Sale of Fine Country Place.-The hand
some country place Of Mr.. Henry A. Parr near
Sherwood, N. G. r. R.. was sold at public sale
at the Court House door on Tuesday, by Messrs-
Pattison & Gahan, auctioneers, for S14, 400.
Mr.. John NJ Dennis, of Baltimore, was the
purchaser The sale was made under fore
closure of mortgage held by the Mortgage
Guarantee Company on tract of land adloin-
ing the residence, but which was not sold, as
the selling price of the first parcel satisfied the
claim held against the place. The property
sold comprises about II acres, on which are
located large residence, greenhouse and out.
buildings. It was purchased in fee, free of all
encumbrances The sale was conducted under
the direction of Mr.. G. Alex. Fairbank, Jr.,
attorney.