The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-02-04

-Henry n. 1acatee, Esq, member OF
the Westminster bar, died at that place on
Saturday morning, the goth inst, after short
illness. Mr.. Macatee was a son of the late
George I. Macatee, of this county. He was
in the S5th year of his age, and was univer-
sally respected. His remains were brought
to Bel Air on Sunday, and inferred at st. Ig-
Mathis Church, Hickory, on Monday.
In preparing for spring work, farmers
should examine Gibbs Imperial pIow, sold
by Messrs. James Hopper & Co, of lluvre dc
Grace. They are also agents for the Craw-
ford Improved Mower, and agricultural i'm
plements generally. Mr.. George r. Carnes,
1nrrcttsyile, is their agent and will give any
information desired to those who wish to
purchase. See Mcssrs Hopper & Co.'S adj
vcrtiscment.
Tossed by II Bullion Saturday, Jan.
22d, Mr.. jacob Gross who lives near JAR
retsville, undertook to drive n vicious bull
out Of his lane, when the animal turned upon
him. and gave him toss in the air. He was
stunned and severely bruised by the fall, but
was able TO be about again in n few days
Fortunately the brute did not follow up his
advantage, or the consequences might have
been serious to Mr. Gross
"A western paper says: During leap year
the girl who counts all the gray horses she
sees, until she has got up to hundred, will
be married within year to the first gentle.
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counting the one hundredth horse. Get your
memorandum books and pencils, girls, so
that you can keep correct record, and be
careful with whom you shake hands after
you have counted the last horse
On Tuesday evening of last week a glee
club, composed Of young men of Darlington
and vicinity was organized at the Susquc-
hanna Hotel, Lapidum. j. r. Smith was
chosen President; T. j. Ross, Leader; r. E.
Prigg, Assistant Leader; d. +. Shure, Bust
ness Manager; G. r. Milton, Assistant; w.
F. Silver, Treasurer; L. Miller, Secretary,
and T. j. Heating, Assistant Secretary Mr.
Towson, of Cecil, was chosen as Teacher
AT The conclusion Of the meeting the citizens
of the place were treated TO some fine vocal
and instrumental music, by Messrs. Ross,
Prigg and Shurc, and the members of the
club TO fine supper by the genial host of
the Susquehanna Hotel.
BURGLARY.-The grocery store of j. G.
Wheeler, No. 161 Forrest Street, Baltimore,
well known 10 many of the citizens of this
county, was broken open last Sunday night
or Monday morning, and rifed ofabout S175
or $500. The burglars doubtless expected q
heavier booty, but Mr.. Wheeler had fortu.
nately made deposit of his funds in bank
the day previous to the robbery.
TEACHER APPOINTED The Board of
Trustees of the Bel Air Academy held n
meeting ON Saturday, goth ult,, ami elected
Col. e. Cummins, late Professor of George
town College, as Principal of the Academy ;
the resignation of Mr.. VIM H. Harlan, the
former Principal, being accepted. Col. Cum.
minis entered upon hisEdulies on Tuesday.
He is an efficient teacher, and we bcspcal for
him large school
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Our Town IMPROVEMENTS Every stranger
must remark the improvement in the appear
ance of our streets, under the iudcous and
energetic management of our Town Com
mlssioncrs. Now that the outside finishing
touches arc being put on his new hotel by
Mr., Clayman, and the distractions on that
side of the street removed by the Commits.
sloners, we have mt least, oAc thoroughfurc of
which we can justly boast All honor to our
Board of Town Commissioners in general,
and our most excellent mayor, in particular.
DEATH oE PROMINENT CITIzENs-NI
Cardiff ID. Norris, Il most cstimabc and
respected citizen Of this county, died sud-
denly, at his home near wilma, on Friday
morning last, in his list year, Of heart dis
case.
On Saturday, Mr., james Silver, another
Well-known citiztn, died at his residence
near Chenille, in the Gath year of his age, o,
paralysis. Mr.. Silver was 4 noted and sue.
ceasful farmer, and enjoyed the thorough
esteem and respect of the entire community
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Five hundred dollars was ordered to be lev
led in 1876, for the repair of the road from
Bel Air to james b. Preston's, provided the
citizens interested subscribe the same
amount for the same object.
Owen Murphy, upon recommendation of
a number of citizens interested in the Glen
coe and Conowingo road was appointed to
open said road, at cost to the county of
one thousand dollars; all additional costs to
be Paid by the parties interested in the open
ing of the road.
Adjourned to meet on the 18th inst.
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| HABEAs CoRPUs.-At November term o,
the Circuit Court, two fines were imposed
upon Mr.. VIM. II. Stagmer, of this town, for
violation of the license law of the State, he
having pleaded guilty to selling "lhe ardent
without license. The aggregate of the fines
imposed amounted 10 the sum of $3.50 and
costs. These not being forthcoming after a
considerable lapse of timc on the Goth Of Jan.
uary Sheriff Hanway called upon Mr.. Stag
mer, and the result of the interview was that
the latter took up his abode in the county
| Jail, where he remained until Tuesday last.
On that day he was brought before his Honor,
Judge Waters, on writ of Habeas Corpus,
who inquiring into the cause of his detention,
granted him his liberty, upon the ground
| thot n q ho hod Voluntarily aurranlnrol him
self he was not to be held against his con-