The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-27
THE DEATH RECORD.

THE DEATH RECORD.
J Bowen.-Mr. George Edward Bowen, a we'll
! known resident of Mt. Winans, 18th district,
| who was kicked bv mule on the 18th inst,
died on Saturday at the Franklin Square Hos.
| pital. Mr. Bowen, who was contracting
teamster, was dressing an injured foot of one OF
his mules when the animal kicked him on the
left side of the head, just behind the ear, caus-
ing a compound fracture of the skull. In an
unconscious condition he was taken to his
home and then was removed to the hospital
where he died after an operation. Mrs: Ange.
| lines Bowen, widow of the deceased, said that
| on two other occasions Mr. Bowen was seri-
ously injured by the same animal. The de-
ceased was "A years OF age and natlve OF BAL
timore county. He was son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John L. Bowen, of Sherwood. Besides his
parents he is survived by widow, three broth
ers-Messrs. Jacob T., John Il. and Louis N.
Bowen of Baltimore county-and three sisters
Mrs. Emma Clagett, Mrs. Josephine Bryan
and Mrs. Agnes Lee. He also leaves SIX sons
and one daughter.
Gorsuch-Mr Joseph Gorsuch died at his
| home in Baltimore, on the 18th inst, after
many years of failing health, in the Seth year
of his age. Mr.. Gorsuch was native OF Har-
ford county and removed his family to Towson
in the early Cos, when he engaged in the butch
ering business. He afterwards established the
first express line on the York road between
Towson and Baltimore. Mr.. Gorsuch was a
lifelong member of the M. E. Church and
Republican in politics, and considered it an
honor to deposit his BALLOT in support Of his
party His wife died several years ago. He is
survived by one son--Mr. John r. Gorsuch OF
Philadelphia-and four daughters-Mrs. Geo.
V. Bowen and Mrs. Harry Phipps, Of Towson,
and Misses Elizabeth and Alice Gorsuch, who
lived with their father. Rev. Thomas Gorsuch,
of Parkville is brother.
Williams-Mr. Jacob Williams, Union
veteran who served during the Civil War in
Company G, First Maryland Regiment, died
on the 18th inst, at his home at Warren, 9th
district He was a son of the late Thomas
Williams and for many years had been trus-
tee of Poplar Methodist Protestant Church.
He is survived by widow and the following
children: Mrs. Lewis Peterson, Mrs. William
Curtis, Mrs. Roy Rehbein, Mrs. John Hodges,
Mr.. Jesse Williams of Ashland, and Mr.. James
Williams, of Warren. He also leaves IA grand
children.
McComas.-Mrs Julia McComas, wife of
Mr.. Amos P. McComas. well known farmer
of Greenwood, 18th district. died on Sunday
Mrs. McComas was Miss Burton, daughter Of
Mr.. Charles o. Burton. The funeral took
place on Wednesday at Waugh M. E. Church,
the pastor. Rev. M. L. Beall, conducting the
services. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Abram
7. STREET., Emory A. Burton, Herbert Burton,
Charles Watkins, Douglas McComas and DR..
Hugh Burton.
Swift.-Edwin G. f. Swift, aged 81 years,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Swift, dropped
dead on the 10Th inst at his home at Overlea,
Belair road, while talking with his mother. He
had suffered for some time with rheumatism,
which resulted in heart disease. Mr.. Swift was
employed in Kelly Bros store at Overlea, and
was on duty Thursday night.
Christ.-Mrs. Elizabeth Christ, aged 81
years. wife of Mr.. John Christ, died on Thurs
day of the infirmities of age at her home on the
Philadelphia road. Besides her husband she
is survived by three sons and three daughters.
Mrs Christ was native of Germany, but had
spent the greater part of her life in this country
Price.-Mrs Ida Price, aged 46 years, died
on Monday last at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Linwood NJ. Cross, of Warren, 9Th district.
She had suffered several months with lung
trouble. She is survived by two daughters
Mrs. Cross and Miss Price. Deceased was
sister of Mr.. Philip R. Price, of Phoenix.
Flory.-.Mrs. Dollie Flory, wife of Mr..
Harry H. Flory of Resterstown, died on Sun
day night last at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Mary Wright, of Hagerstown, where she had
been visiting. Mrs. Flory, who was % years Of
children.
GeHmill. Mrs. Lulu Gemmill, wife of Mr..
| ]. Stephen Gemmll, of Freeand, n. G. r. R.,
died on the 18th instant, after lingering ILL
ness at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
| David Bowman. Besides her husband and
parents she is survived by son and daughter.
Weller.-Mr. Joseph J. Weller, well known
painter, died on the 18th inst, at his home in
Arlington, aged Al years. The cause of his death
| was tuberculosis. He is survived by widow
and three children. He also leaves sister
Mrs. Mary Buppert, OF Baltimore.
| Residents Along the Hartford Road Not
| Pleased at the Road Decision.-On Tuesday
! night protest meeting" was held by resi-
| dents along the Hsrford road when it was de-
| cided to put up fight to have that road from
the city limits to Belair, constructed under the
plan of the State Roads Commission, instead of
| the Belair road as selected by the Commission
after surveys of both pixies had been submitted
| to them. Mr.. Samuel M . Shoemaker, of Balti-
more county, and member ofthe Good Roads
| Commission, was present. 1t soon became APP
| parent after the meeting had opened that Mr..
| Shoemaker had been invited so that he could
| furnish the citizens with all information rela-
| tive to the selection of the Belair road. After
| Mr. Shoemaker had spoken on the subject, he
| was quiZzed by several persons present Tor an
| hour or more.
| It was announced after the meeting that the
| information that had been furnished by Mr..
| Shoemaker would be used to strengthen the
arguments of the Hartford road people to have
the Commission reconsider its action in select.
| ing the Belair road.
In his address Mr.. Shoemaker said that he
would endeavor to explain why the Belair road
| had been selected in preference to the Hartford
| pike. He was not interrupted until he had
finished, but then the 'cross-examination'
int fpr mar
brought out at the meeting relative to the mer
its of the two roads. According to Mr.. Shoe
| maker the Bear road had been selected simply
because the Commission believed it to be the
best road leading from Baltimore to the county
seat of Hartford. Mr.. Shoemaker said that the
road had been chosen principally on the report
of the engineers who made the survey of both
the Hartford and Belair roads. He said tha
the grades were easy and that stone could be
procured for the making of the bed. Further
more it was pointed out that there was greater
amount of traffic over the Belalr ROAD tnan oVel
the Hartford pike.
The Hartford road residents told Mr.. Shoe
maker that by actual count there are nearly
twice as many steep grades on the Belair roaC
as there are on the Hartford. 1t was also stated
that should the Commission reconsider its &C
ton and select the Hartford road, six miles o
stone would be furnished gratis. The subjec
was thoroughly discussed, and at the end Mr.
Shoemaker said the residents had presented
strong arguments and that he was sure SOM
action might be taken by the Commission.
Contention Over Mrs. Stansbury's Es
tate.-Gen. A. c. Trippe, executor ofthe estat
of Mrs. Eudocia Stansbury, by his attorneys
Messrs VIM. Sheppard Bryan, James McR
Trippe and Robert H. Bussey, on "wednesday
filed a bill in the Circuit Court here against Dr.
Richard C. Massenburg, his wife, Mrs. Carrie
Massenburg, and his son, Mr.. George Y. Mas
senburg, asking that the defendants be requires
to account for certain personal property alleges
to belong to Mrs. Stansbury' g estate, and which
it is claimed, is in the possession of the defend
ants. The bill also asks that DR.. MassenburI
be required to give up all papers, checks, bill
and vouchers which were in the possession O
Mrs. Stansbury, and it is also asked that tn
Towson National Bank be required to rende
an account of any money which Mrs. Stansbur
may have had on deposit there.
Judge Duncan signed an order restraining th
defendants from disposing ofany personal prof.
erty owned by Mrs. Stansbury, but leave is n
served to the defendants to move for dissoiI
ton of the Injunction.
DR.. Massenburg has a suit pending in th
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