The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-10-16
THE DEATH RECORD.

THE DEATH RECORD.
+, JENKINS Or Felix Jenkins. who was the
oldest living graduate of the medical depart
ment of the University of Maryland. died at
/ an early hour last Saturday morning at High
lands" the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas
W. Offutt, at Towson, in his 84th year. death
being due to the infrmities of age DIR. Jen-
kins was born in Baltimore ard was son of
! Felix Jenkins, one of the defenders of the city
at the battle of North Point. lie received his
| classical education at old ST Mary College,
! afterward st. Mary's Seminary North Paca ST.,
and graduated from the University of Mary
land in 1847 and was one of The Oldest mem
bers of the Maryland Medical and Chirnrgical
Faculty. DIR. Jenkins is survived by two
sons-Dr. Felix jenkins Of Adams county,
Pa. and Mr.. Benjamin w. Jenkins of Wilkes
Barre, Pa. and two daughters Mrs j. Albert
Hughes and Mrs. Offutt. He was the Oldest
mfmber of the Cathedral parish, and one of
its trustees. His city residence was at 400 Ca
thedral street. Baltimore directly ppuslte the
Cathedral. Tue funeral took place at he Ca
thedra in Baltimore on Tuesday morning.
Several priests took part in the ceremonies and
Cardinal Gibbons was in the sanctuary. The
honorary palbearers we're Messrs. aichael
Jenkins, E. Austin Jenkins, Robert H JeL-
kins, James Hunter. Charles Bonaparte,
Richard Cromwell. Charles B. Tiernan, DR..
Ed ward F. Millholland, DR.. Robert Johnston
and DR.. Charles O'Donovan. The active pail
bearers were Messrs. Josias Jenkins. George
Edward Jenkins Shriver, Alfred j Tormey,
G. Hammond Cromwell. w. Kennedy Boone.
J. Ramsay Barry and Alfred jenkins Shriver.
Interment in Bonnie Brae Cemetery.
MooRE-Mrs. Martha Randolph Moore, one
of the oldest residents or Arlington and re-
markabe woman for her age, died on Monday
night of the inirmities of age, at he home of
her daughter, Mrs. Virginia G. Craig, West
Arlington. Mrs. Moore was born July A. 1915,
in Prince William county, Va, and was
daughter of the late Capt. Alexander Howison
and the last surviving member of a family Of
seven children. 1t was q custom of recent
years to celebrate her birthday with reunion
of her family and the residents Of Arlington
Joined annually in calling and rendering con-
gratulations. Every morning she would rise
early and spend the entire day reading news
papers. She was one of the few persons now
living who witnessed the hanging of John
Brown, and had also seen General Lafayette as
he passed through Baltimore. She leaves
three children.
NoPPENBERGER.-Mr. Charles B. Noppen
berger proprietor of the 14Mile House, York
road, whose serious illness was reported in these
columns last week, died of meningitis on
Thursday night of last week, aged 43 years.
He is survived by widow, three daughters
and three sons. He also leaves two brothers,
Messrs. Joseph and Andrew Noppenberger of
Baltimore. Deceased was member of st.
Joseph's Church, Texas, and also of the Cath
olic Benevolent Legion and the Friendly Sons
Of St. Patrick. The funeral took place at St.
Joseph's Church on Monday morning, the
pastor, Rev. R. c. Campbell, conducting the
services. The pallbearers were Messrs. Martin
w. Hyland, Thomas Keough, James f. Raf-
ferty. George Noppenberger, Conrad Seeburger
and John Noppenberger. Burial was in The
church cemetery.
FREDERICK. Thomas Frederick, who
died at his home in Baltimore on the 5:h in
stant aged 10 years. was native of GovaDS-
town and son of the late Shadrach and Sarah
Frederick. Mr. Frederick was for many years
connected with the City Commissioners office.
He is survived by widow, one daughter aud
two sons. The interment was in Govanstown
Presbyterian Cemetery on the l0;h The funer-
al services were conducted by Rev. A. M.
Wroth of the Church of the Messiah, and Rev.
s. c. Wasson of the Presbyterian Church.
HICKs.-Mrs. Jane Upton Hicks widow of
Abraham G. Hicks, died last Monday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. II. Clay Suffer- at
Catonsvile, from infirmites of age. She was
born at Hereford and was a daughter of Will
liam Upton. She was SO years of age, and is
survived by three daughters. Mrs. Suter of
Catonsville, Mrs Walter B. Kilcannon of
Tennessee, and Miss NJ. C. Hicks of Baltimore,
and one son, Mr.. Charles A. Hicks.
Z1UCK-Miss Frances Zouck, eldest ddughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zouck died at her
home at Mount Carmel, Fifth district, on Tues
day, after long illness, aged 40 years. Besides
her parents she is survived by one sister and a
brother-Mrs. Jacob Benson and Mr.. George
9 Zouck. The funeral took place on Friday
afternoon and the interment was in Mount
Carmel Cemetery.
CANTwELL.-Mr. John Cantwell. for num-
ber of years superintendent of the roadbed of
the Frederick turnpike, between Baltimore ard
Elicott City, died last Sunday at his home on
Frederick avenue. He was born in Ireland
and came to this country in his youth. He is
survived by widow.
DAyIs-Mr. Robert Davis, who for many
years was engaged in the florist business at
Rockland, Falls road died on Friday night of
last week, after lingering illness, aged SO
years. He is survived by a widow and eight
children.
Captain Grason Welcomed Home.-If
there is any one experience in the life of Capt
William Grason of Towson which he will re-
tain and keep green while memory lasts it is
the reception given him at Hotel Smedley
Thursday night by his fellow members after
the regular session of Towson Lodge of Odd
Fellows. The affair was given in honor of his
return from the recent session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, held at Seattle,
Washington. There were over 90 members
present, including a number of invited guests
from Baltimore. Captain Grason, who trav-
eled over 10000 miles. gave brief account of
his trip. Mr.. William h. Hofstetter, who also
attended the sessions of the Grand Lodge. told
of q trip made to Chinatown, in San Fran
cisco, which is known the world over as the
Sodom and Gomorrah of America. The place,
however, has changed since the great earth
quake and fire few years ago. Mr.. George G.
Tracey also told of visit made couple of
years ago to the place. and the sights be wit
messed there were beyond description for
lewdness Captain Grason arrived home on
Monday evening He took severe cold when
travelling through Yellowstone Park and was
confined to bed for several days, which greatly
marred the pleasure of his trip. AT his left
hand at the table be had the nestor of Towson
Lodge, Mr.. William Bowen of s. Mr.. Henry
Will acted as POSTMASTER. Previous to the
reception the initiatory degree was conferred
upon candidate.
Epworth League Convention.-The Sec
ond annual convention of Baltimore County
Epworth League East Baltimore District will
be held in Towson Methodist Episcopal
Church on October % and "a There will be
two sessions Saturday afternoon, beginning at
2 15 and o'clock. There will be something