The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-12-19

and her bachelor son, Henry c. Stump, there.
after led quiet and retired life until the angel
of death called them away
Mr. Holloway, as before stated, now owns
the property and is making the needed i'm.
provements; and, in time, will doubtless have
the property in better condition and the old
dwelling in handsomer dress and trim than
ever it was i'll the days of its youth The
| house, which is of stone, was built in OF about
the year 1900. The builder was celebrated
stone mason of his day, by the name of David
| Hopkins; an Englishman, we believe He
| took unusual pains in the construction of this
house. The masons of those days had not
access to the cut granite now so commonly
used, but he selected his corners and frontings
with extreme care; and arranged the stone in
the front, so that each row whether wide or
narrow, were continued exactly the same
width entirely across from corner to corner,
giving it very handsome appearance, COM
peting in that respect with the dressed granite
fronts OF the present day.
David Hopkins left his m0numem in the
construction of Smithson's Spring. House, loca-
ted up the Creek, and now owned by Mrs
John W. Webster. This is beautiful piece
of stone work, known far and near, and bears
the initials of the builder, and the date of its
construction.
Before leaving this old home, around which
SO many pleasant memories cling, we can not
forbcar to speak of the primeval forest, so
close to the house that, in the mornings, the
shadows of the fine old oaks are thrown upon
it. This body of woodland remains more
nearly in its primitive state than any other
within the range of many miles. 1t has been
carefully guarded from the axe of the wood
man, and the beautiful grey squirrels gather
nlnttpr M in md
ming music, unframed, within gun-shot of
the door. There is u large and beautiful
stream passing through this woods, which
adds much to the pleasure of a summer days
ramble.
From this diversion we will go back to the
land Immediately upon the Creek Passing
up from the Stafford farm, and which was
formerly a part of it, we come to the proper
ty of Mr.. James ForwOod Mr. Forwood
bought this land about fifteen or more years
ago. He has latterly erected large, stone
dwelling house, which is Il great improve
ment to the property. He has improved the
land, and raises good crops.
The next property above, formerly Richard
Coales, afterward James Corrigans, recently
the late j. B. Preston's, now belongs to his
widow. This property has been greatly i'm
proved within the writer's recollection A
have been erected within the last few years,
and the land has also been correspondence
improved.
The next farm, formerly Reuben Stump's,
now Judge Prices, and occupied by Mr. Day
id Price is in high state of cultivation, and
is naturally an excellent quality ofland The
buildings, however, are not in keeping with
the fine quality of the soil
Judge Price himself, resides a little back
from, but overlooking the Creek. His farm,
and the buildings upon it, are decidedly first
class in every respect 1t may be said that
he Lives at home" If he does not it is not
because he has not one of the most beautiful
homes, and one of the most highly cultivated
and most productive farms on the Creek
The adjoining property, and lying immc-
diately upon the Creek, is that now owned
by our genial friend and most active bust
ness man, Edward NJ. Allen Immedi-
ately antecedent to his regime, this was the
home of his n-law-that excellent
widely-known and well-beloved old lady,
Mrs Rachel Wilson. The old mansion was
burned few years ago, and on its ruins was
built the present handsome, modemized
structure, by Mr.. Allen.
The old building was the scene of many
happy festivities. While the "girls" were in
their youth and bloom, this house was con-
sidered one of the most delightful visiting
places for young men of any in the whole
country. The latch-string was always out,
and the visitors were always made to feel at
home. The kind hearted old lady, whose
hospitality we have so often enjoyed, lived
over her youth in the youth Other daughters;
their joys were her joys, and she delighted
in associating with their young company
This is two-fold happiness, which but few
seem able to enjoy second youth to the
aged one, and doubly happy youth to the
young! How charming our lives might be,
if all of us could, after passing the MONDAY
of life, unite in the joys and pleasures of our
clildren, Frightening their pathway and
cheering our own
Of the many pleasant homes on Deer Creek,
there is perhaps none concerning whose past
so many persons treasure happy memories
as this one. 1t is but proper to say that the
ancient hospitality of the house is well main
tanned under the rule of Mr.. Allen; but the
great attraction, formerly so irresistible to
the manhood of the Observation-Disclosures
Die daughterS-is, for the present. at least,
wanting.
The next property is that of our excellent
friend, David +. Wilson. He owns the "Old
Mill" which has very satisfactorily supplied
the "statf of life" to several generations. His
ldTll Is Sllldll, Dut Vi CACcllCHJ qualify. lie
devotes his chief attention to the mill and
saw mill.
The late Isaac c. Wilson owned the farm
Immediately above. This farm comprises
$50 acres or more, is decidedly billy, but was
worked by Mr.. Wilson with great skill and
success. A few years ago he erected very
handsome frame house, on high and com.
handing position; showing to great advan-
tage for many miles in different directions
He was well known as n quiet, unobtrusive,
good citizen, who attended strictly, and with
resultant success to his farming interests, and
whose acOrd was always regarded as g0od as
his bond. His unmarried daughter, his only
survivor now owns and resides upon the
property.
Mr.. Joseph Edge owns the farm above
part of which has recently been divided and
sold to his son-in-law, Mr. Charles Y. Thomas,
formerly of Baltimore Mr.. Thomas has
erected, within the past year, n very pretty
frame dwelling on very high point, which
can be seen from afar. Mr.. Edge has good
farm and comfortable dwelling but the lat
ter is so situated in valley as not to show
to advantage at any distance He is doubt
less more comfortable in winter, however,
than some of his neighbors who occupy more
elevated positions.
Having passed thus far up the Creek, on
its north side, we will close for the present
and in our next letter will take our readers
up the south side.
December s, 1879.
DURABILITY OF TnBER.-As showing the
durability of timber, the fact is cited that the