The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-08-17

n. M, anu L. d., ny rev. James McGaren,
of Bladensburg
Adam and Frederick Kolk, who live near
wilma, have also had an unusually large yield
of oats. They raised on ten acres $50
bushels, or 80 bushels to the acre, the grain
weighing 33 lbs. to the bushel.
Divine service on Sunday next, August
10Th, at Christ Church, (Rock Slring,) at II
o'clock, A. NJ. Also service at Emmanuel
Church, Bel Air, on Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. Rev. s. H. S. Gallaudet.
The Merediths Ford and Jarrettsville
Turnpike road and property, lying partly in
Baltimore and partly in Hartford counties, has
been sold to the MOI tgagee, agnes S. Emory
for $4,000, the mortgage claim being $4,000
The road is between twelve and thirteen
miles in length.
Mr.. Frank Marley, of Baltimore county,
the successful knight at the Shawsville tour
nament on the 9th inst. was the winner of a
$500 gold watch at the Westminster tourna-
ment, two weeks ago On that occasion
watch and Albert Pocock the $50 watch.
One day last week u three-year old colt
belonging to Samuel Macatee, who lives near
| Ply csville, broke into n corn field, and ran
[ against the handle ola cultivator, which en-
tered the animals shoulder to n depth of II
inches. Notwithstanding this terrible wound
the colt lived two days after the accident
Almost Centenarian.-MIss Fannie
| Preston, n sister of the late J. Wesley,
Henry G. ard DR.. Preston, of this
county, died at her residence, "The
Vineyard" near Bel Air, on Monday
morning in the 9Sth year of her age. She
was buried at Rock Spring on Tuesday, the
pail bearers being four of her grand nephews
Last Sunday night young man named
John Carson, in the employ of Mr.. N. w.
Hays, took advantage of his employers alb.
sencc at church, and packing up n quantity
of clothing belonging to Mr.. Hays and one of
his brothers, decamped. On Monday he was
arrested Mt Glenville, brought to Bel Air,
and committed to Jail by Justice Fulton.
An all days meeting will be held in the
interest of West Hartford M. f. Church
South, next Sunday, 10Th inst, in grove
prepared for the occasion, near the residence
of Hon. Andrew Boyle. Prominent minis
tiers from Baltimore will be present. Services
at 10i A. NJ and A. p. Nj. Sunday school
mass meeting at 81 p. NJ Rev. J. w. Steele,
Pastor.
VIM. Bouldin, Jr., son of Mr. VIM. Boul-
din, until recently connected with the Balti-
more County Herald, has purchased an inter
est in the Frederick Nd) Times, and will
hereafter take hand in the publication of
that paper. The Times has been enlarged
and improved, and is quite an attractive
paper Mr. Bouldin's friends here, where
he is well known, wish him every success
I0CsOntoDn Union.
The fair at st. Ignatius church, last
week, drew thither large numbers of people,
who purchased freely the various articles
offered for sale. About 81 200 was cleared,
which will nearly relieve the congregation of
the debt on their parsonage. number of
articles remain unsold, and two days fair
will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday,
August 2Sth and Goth, the proceeds of
which, it is hoped, will free the church en-
tirely of debt.
"A Presbyterian Woods Meeting will be
held on the Old Camp Ground at Aberdeen,
Hartford county, Md, on the 231, Gath, 25th
and Goth of August, under the auspices of the
Grove Church, of which the Rev. George
Morrison, editor of The Presbyterian Weekly,
is pastor. Visitors from distance will be
entertained. Distinguished ministers of
Baltimore, Hartford and Cecil counties will
be present Among them we mention Drs.
Wills, Gayley, Squer, Jelly, Joseph D. Smith,
and others. Go up in crowds.
"A large number Of invitations have been
issued for grand social picnic and croquet
party, to be held in the beautiful grove at
Greenwood School House, near Fountain
Green, on Friday, the gath inst. The spot
selected is admirably adapted for croquet
| playing, and large platform will be erected
for dancing. To the most skillful lady
croquet player handsome croquet set will
be awarded The croquet contest, in addition
to the pleasures of the dance, will make this
one of the most attractive, as it will no doubt
be one of the most brilliant social gatherings
of the season.