davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
Aberdeen.
NEW SWITCH.

The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company have put in another switch
at this place, to accommodate the increased
freight traffic
BIG hog.
Mr.. John H. Miller has killed the big hog of
the season; weight AZ lbs. Brother Vandcriord,
Of Carroll, can hardly beat that.
COMPLETED.
DIR. j. ii. kenncdy's fine mansion is about
completed, and he expects TO move into il carly
in the new year. The building is perfect in all
its parts. The Doctor was his own architect.
and the work has been done in the best manner by
our home mechanics.
great many oyster shells are being brought
by rail from Baltimore and used in repairing
the roads hcrcabout
WEDDING.
A brilliant assemblage gathered at Aberdeen
Southern Methodist Church on last Wednesday,
10Th Instant 10 witness the nuptials of Joseph
A. Ball, Esq, and Miss Molie NJ. Hayes, eldest
daughter of the late Dr. Geo. I. Hayes There
were neither brides maids nor groomsmen
Messrs j. Hood and p. F. Ball were ushers They
met the bridal party at the door and preceded
them to the chancel. Mr.. o. c. Michael presided
at the organ, and played the wedding march from
MasaniclIo. After the knot had been tied by
Rev. j. IL. Steele, the happy pair left on the / 20
A. NJ. express for an extended tour in the North,
to while away the hours of the honeymoon.
A FUNERAL.
Half an hour after the bridal party had left
the church the funeral of Vim. j. Richardson,
one Of Abcrdccn's most respected citizens, took
place therein. There We're many III attendance
upon this. Every available space was taken.
SURPRISE.
The members and friends of Perryman South
ern Methodist Church surprised their pastor
Rev. D. H. Steele with visit on last Friday
night, bringing with them substantial tokens
of their regard for him. His larder was left well
supplied with the neccssalies of life.
NIATOR.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

THE RAILROAD DIFFICULTY-Th Difficult
ty between the Baltimore and Ohio and the
Pennsylvania railroad companies is still UNI
settled, and q stop has been put to all traffic
by the Baltimore and Ohio road over the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
road. The Pennsylvania road seems to claim
the exclusive right, under contract, to pass
freight from New York over the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore road, and
this contract cannot be annuled for ninety
days. President Hinkley appears to accept
this Interpretation of the contract. The Bal
timore Sun says:
If the through transportation of the Balti-
more and Ohio road east and west, which
finds its terminus and point of departure in
New York, is to be subjected to obstacles
interposed either by the Pennsylvania or the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Road another railroad line between Balti-
more and New York will be the inevitable
consequence. There can be no dependence
placed upon a single link of road, but ninety
miles long, that is not at all times open to
take all the freight that is offered. The
monopoly oftravel and traffic between New
York and Philadelphia over the Camden and
Ambov road has been broken up by the
combination of other railroads across New
Jersey, and it is for the Philadelphia, Viii
mington and Baltimore Company to consider
what the consequences to its stockholders
would be if its monopoly of travel and traffic
between Baltimore and Philadelphia were
broken up by similar means
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
B0Othby Hill.

a.. "a LYCEUM.
The last meeting of our lyceum was Id
attended The exercises consisted of SEVERN.
readings, and debate on the subject of"Woman's
Rights After spirited discussion decision
In accordance with Susan B. Anthony's views
wasEendered. The next meeting will be held
on Friday evening, December 31st
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
The Boothby Hill Sunday School will hold
its New Years Anniversary on Monday evening,
Jonuary Sd. The exercises will be Interesting
and pleasant time is anticipated Rev. VIM.
ii. Smith, of the Philadelphia Conference, is en-
pected to be present to deliver the address.
RELIGIOUS.
Rev. Mr.. Fisher, of the Baltimore Tfesbgterid,,,
preached at the Grove Church, on last Sunday,
and also on the Sunday previous. The pastor,
Rev. George Morrison, is absent on visit to In
diana and Kentucky.
DEATH OF BRAMBLEBUsH
Mr.. s. n. Hyde's well-known dog BIambebush
was Killed, n short time since, by Il water-dog
confined in the kennel with him. Brambebush
won number of premiums at the great fair at
Washington last summer.
BRIEFS.
Matrnony is on the increase. Mr. and Mrs.
j. 1. Mitchell celebrated their tin-wedding on
Wednesday evening, the 22d instant.
Ice is 81 inches thick ON Swan Creek
Sleighng is good. HAL.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
District Libraries.

Chapter XIV, Section l, of the Public School
Law reads as follows:
For the further encouragement of education,
district libraries ought to be established in each
school district, under the care of the teacher as
librarian. For this purpose the sum of ten dol
lars per annum is ordered to be paid by the Board
of County School Commissioners, out of the State
School Fund, to any schoo-house district, as
library money, as long as the people of the dis
trict raise the same amount annually. The books
must be selected by the Board of District School
Trustees"
LITERARY EMBARRASSMENT IN HARTFORD SEMI
NARY
For the purpose of establishing District Lii
brary in Hartford Seminary, fifteen ladies and
gentlemen, representing the best talent of the
neghborhood, have undertaken to entertain the
public on Thursday, December Both, at clock,
p. M, with music, readings. dramas, &c. The
admission fee is only twenty-five cents, and those
who have attended exhibitions at the same place
know they are well entertained for the money
The pieces, from ten to twenty in number have
been carefully selected, as well as the performers
Prof. Ascherfeld is expected to preside at the
organ and A. l.. Barry, Of Port Deposit, to give
some of his inimitable songs and Rotations
Printed programmes will be found in the seats
1t is hoped the friends will turn out en- mdsSe, and
fill the house.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
Large Corn.

Mr.. Martin kurtz, of Jarrcttsvlle, has clearly
demonstrated the truth that a man can engage
in more than one calling in life and excel alike
in all; for while the candid mechanic would most
willingly crown him with par excellence, the til
Ter of the soil also regards him as success
The wonderful yield of corn on onc-eighth of an
acre, as cultivated by the boys OF Hartford has
brought Mr.. Kurtz somewhat prominently be-
fore the community as the propagation of the corn
that took the two highest prizes. This corn
was propagated by the amagamation fthc
gourd seed and white briar corn. 1t is Indeed
wonderful the amount one acre of good land
will produce of this corn. The ears are not only
extremely large and the grains large, but fire.
quently there will be two large ears on one stalk.
The argument cannot be urged against it that
the ears being SO large it would naturally re-
quirc very large stalk and therefore soil of u
high state of cultivation, in order to produce it.
Any land that is rich enough to produce good
yield of any other kind of corn will bring forth
good harvest of this corn. The following is
almost unparalleled. Out of q mass of large
ears we selected six that gave the following
measurements: The length of the six was six
ty-two inches, the circumference (measuring
them separately five feet and three inches no.
of grains on each ear as follows: 1870, 400
400, 1924, 1,S06and 2,052. Total, 9,6O2 who
can beat it Let us hear. j. d. NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

"MosT PERFECT OF JUVENILE MAGAZINES"
is what the Detroit Free Press calls S. Nicholas
It's growth in England is keeping pace with its
success in this country, and the English papers
are as unanimous in praise of its beauties as the
American press. The "wonderful Christmas
number" just issued, the first edition ofwhich is,
los, 600, is grandly illustrated Holiday book of
one hundred pages, containing, besides its capital
Christmas and fairy stories, and original pic.
lures by the best American artists, the first
chapters of two splendid serials-one, story
of the adventures in the American tropics of a
party engaged in the capture ofwild animals for
Il menageric and humorous serial by Ros-
sister johnson.
"A years subscription to 81 Nicholas is u holt
day gift the influence and the joy of which is
felttwelye times year. The North american re-
Gently declared, at would puzzle any one to say in
what respect 81. Nicholas could be improved"
Subscriptions beginning with the beautiful
Christmas (December) number will commence
the two serials mentioned. Price, SO. 90 year
The christmas number is for sale everywhere
for 80 cents. Published by Scribner q Co., 743
Broadway, New York.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
Temperance Lecture.

SUsQUEHANNA HALL, Dec H.
The temperance society of this place was ia
vored this evening by an able lecture by Mr. John
f. Raitt, of Bel Air. The lecturer related num-
Der of striking incidents of the effects of alcoholic
beverages, thus forcby illustrating the fact that
the community in which 1t is legaizei 1. He also
furnished abundant evidence of the Injustice
which the people of Hartford county voluntarily
suffer from allowing about sixty men to receive ali
the pecuniary benefit arising from the business
while the income of the county from the licensed
hotels and grog shops was but small sum in COM
parison with the expenses of the county in the
prosecution of crime which was the direct result
of the liquor traffic. The gentleman also argued
the dangerous character of the business from the
fact that so many restrictions were necessary
First that in order to obtain license the applicant
must be recommended by twelve men who are
free holders and living within specified distance
of his place of business, while merchants and men
of other occupations need no such Recommended
TONS and that after he has obtained his license
his customers must be protected by law. The
lecturer in referring to tho observation-disclosures effects
of the business upon the community remarked
that not only were our taxes largely increased In
order to support jais, aims houses and like inst-
buttons, which were rendered necessary by the
business, but that every dollar expended for
liquor took that much from the business interests
of the country. He also furnished statistics
gathered from census reports In which was clear
y shown that the liquor bill of the United States
was largely in excess of the amount of money ex-
an earnest appeal to his audience as citizens of
Hartford county to show their wisdom by voting
for legislators who will allow the people the right
to vote for local option. After vote of thanks to
the speaker the society adjourned.
JAMES MCCURDY, Corresponding Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
s1phia.

20 great city of "broth-
az an ptable to your Hartford
s Smuch to remind one that
- ~ the least of the counties of
N ~ tt0f the great sister State with
WI ezsSsaed. You can scarcely go into q
George w. Bakers canned corn, &c, Aberdeen
Nd, is to be seen, with very correct portrait OF
that gentleman on every can. His corn ranks No
land Is driving many of the other brands out of
the market. His son Chas w. Bakers Our Own
Brand" tomatoes also rank high, as well as those
OF many other names, among them g. ii. Walker,
of Hopewell Cross Roads, and George Baldwin of
the same place. Delaware and Maryland are
spots OF the South, and correctly So There
seems to be no end to the fine fruits vegetables,
&c, that these States produce. $50
lnotlce there are many changes in Hartford in
the last ten years, as CLEAN the facts from your
paper from time to time. Some have prospered !:
among them my friend, John G. Rouse, and no
man deserves prosperity more than he. Many
have departed hence to be no more This is prob
ably the largest number of all. Hard working
and honest M John Gorrell is among that number,
and WIN; Wlles; Esq, so universally known and
respected, besides host of others. / started out
t,write a Philadelphia letter, but branched Off on
old Hartford, the spot where first saw the light,
and which to me is very dear.
1t Is hardly worth while to tell you that Phila-
delphia is ranked as the second city of the Union
IN population, and the first in area. Many of
your readers realized that fact during the CenteI-
mai. by the way. the old Centennial building
much externally, but holds it's own we'll L ali things
considered: Its permanency as an exhibition is
still shrouded In doubt. "Uncie Toms Cabin
has Just completed a weeks run at the Academy
of Music. 1t was more elaborate than ever before
exhibited here, real blood hounds being placed
upon the stage In pursuit of runaway slaves
The auction sale of slaves in New Orleans, as
brought out, is enough to make ones blood run
cold, though the picture is much overtlrawn.-
"Topsy" is the most amusing character have
ever seen in any play.
There are persons in Hartford who would think
they were in Fdi'yd"d if they could see some of
the show windows on our business streets. They
fairly bristle witt beauty, and all person needs
is money, and plenty of 1t. Wanamaker's Grand
Depot is more grand than have ever seen it de-
scribed in any of his elaborate advertisements
which Is saying a great deal From a needle to
an anchor may be had there. | am informed
that S200c0 is the daily receipts at his Chestnut
street store, and what that of the Grand Depot is
would he hard to figure on.
Our good Mayor, Stokley, has shut down on
rum sellers Mt Variety Theatres which is Il step in
the right direction, as the common practice was
only blind for rum shop, with little "Varie-
ty thrown in as seasoning. AS cannot say the
half want TO say in one letter you shall hear
from me again, by and by. Meantime, wish YOU
Mr.. Editor. and your many readers, Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

CRYSTAL. WEDDING,


The fifteenth anniversary of the marriage of
Mr. and Mrs. c. Carvil Tollcy was celebrated at
their residence, "Dunleth," on the evening of
Dec. 9Th. The event was one of great social
prominence and was altogether q successful
and an enjoyable affair, which will long be
remembered with pleasure by those who partic-
pated in it. Mr.. Tolley has recently built u
neat and commodious dwelling, which is beauti-
fully situated on knoll, and is plainly visible for
several miles around. On this suspicious even
ing the brilliantly illuminated house shonc out 10
great advantage against dark back ground
afforded by pine of forest which stretches in
the rear. Besides Il very large circle of
friends from this ncghborhood who had come
to pay their congratulations, there were present
from Baltimore DR.. j. ii. Scarf and wife,
Oscar Kemp and wife, Mrs f. A. Bonn, Miss
Maggie White DR.. G. II. Scarf, Mr.. Frank Mid
dlekauf DIR. Loyean ond Mr.. Hopewell. The
bride and groom, the centre of attraction, were
as happy and apparently as youthful as when
fifteen years ago they mutually vowed to paddle
down lifes stream together, and to be all In all
to each other, come veal, come woe. But the
thoughts of their guests were soon turned to
fincies light, and in answer to Lyle's inspiring
music, happy couples glded gracefully around
the room, merrily chatting of Cupid's arts and of
wounds made by his unerlaing arrows. Mamie
Chopper Scarf, little mite of seven sum-
mers, attired in blue silk, trimmed with satin,
danced the Boston so correctly and with such
precision that it elected unrestrained applause,
and won for her the appcllation of the "Bluc
Fairy" The presents were many, and were
thoroughly appreciated by the happy bride,
whose crystal cupboard will need no rcplensh-
ing for many years. -.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
CarSin's Run,

The Sunday school connected with the new
and beautiful Bush NJ. +. Church expect to rive
an elegant Christmas confectionery treat to
their scholars, on Tuesday, December GOTH
The church is being handsomely decorated,
which, together with "Old Santa Claus's Home,'
fine singing and addresses by Rev. Mcssrs. Me
Nemar, Jones and others, promises to be very
enjoyable occasion.
NEW YEARS CALL.
The Rev. &. A. Jones will be at his home,
Carslns Run, on New Years Day, and between
8 A. M. and ?. NJ. will be pleased to see any
OF his friends who may honor him with u call
Calvary NJ. E. Church is making very great
preparations to give their Sunday School sehol.
airs delightful Christmas surprise. Much
credit is due to Mr.. Joseph Anderson, who has
charge of the entertainment. 1t will take place
on Christmas night, al p. NJ, and will consist
OF Tree, containing presents for each scholar,
choice music and addresses by various ministers
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
CHRISTMAS.

As The <Egis is speeding its way, this week,
to its more distant subscribers, the bells are
ringing joyful peal for another Christmas
morning, and thousands of devout hearts are
turning their thoughts with gratitude to the
event which Christmas day commentaries.
The story of the Saviour's birth will never
grow old. 1t has been told for nearly nine
teen centuries, and is still as fresh and full of
hope to toiling, suffering humanity as when
the angelic host first revealed it, amidst
flood of exquisite radiance, to the shepherds
on the plains of Bethlehem.
Christmas is the one great festival for all
mankind, since the rich and the poor, great
kings and humble shepherds, those who were
afar off and those who were near, were invited
by heavenly signs and messengers to the
place where the Young Child lay. This fact
emphasizes the universal brotherhood of the
human race and points out to us that the
poor and the rich have an equal share in the
blessings that followed the Saviour's birth.
At the celebration of this anniversary the
better feelings of our nature are usually called
forth. Quarrels are forgotten; old friend
ships renewed, and universal spirit OF
charity and forgiveness prevails. Nor is this
charity and loving kindness merely confined
to tokens of affection and good will amongst
those connected by special ties of love and
kindred, but the poor and destitute expo
rience the bounty of their richer neighbors
ond oro onnhloJ 1ilyou;ca IN rnioice ot the
Christmas season. No one in this happy
land seems to be forgotten. All can sing
alike their carols of high praise and rejoicing
ut the Saviour's birth.
Throughout the Middle Ages and down TO
the period of the Reformation, the festival
of Christmas, engrafted on the Pagan Yule
Tide, was celebrated with every mark OF
rejoicing. At present Christmas Day, al
though unmarked by the boisterous jollity
that distinguished it in the time of our an
cestors, is still the holiday which, ofall others
all classes of society in Christendom unite in
celebrating. At this time thescattered mem,
bers of the family assemble around the joyous
Christmas board. The hallowed feelings Of
domestic love and attachment the pleasing
remembrance of the past and joyful antici
pations of the future, all cluster around these
family gatherings. In the sacred associations
with which they are intertwined and in tho
active deeds of kindness and benevolenct
which they call forth, Il Relation may al
most be found of the angelic message to the
shepherds, "Glory to God in the highest, ant
on earth peace, good will towards men,"
We wish you all, dear friends and kline
prtrons, Merry Christmas?
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

Hon, George Cotton, editor of the An
napolis Republican; with his son, Mr.. Luther
F. Cotton, who have been travelling in Eu-
rope for several months, arrived in New
York on Wednesday. A complimentary
banquet will be given to Hon. George Col,
ton, by the Maryland Editors Association, o
which he is President, at Renncrt's Hotel
Baltimore, on the 9th of January next. An
address of welcome will be delivered by Ho II
Henry Vanderford of Carroll county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

v,.,,..- Congress must have presented an edify-
ling ksctacle, last Tuesday. In the House,
whiI|[$he funding bill was being debated, Mr..
WEAVER, of Iowa, remarked that Mr.. Sparks,
oflllinois, was 'crazy." Mr.. Sparks retorted
by saying that during the last canvass Mr..
Weaver developed the fact that he was lack
ing the qualities of gentleman. Mr.. Weaver
then denounced Mr.. Parker personally as a
liar, to which the letter responded pronounc-
ing Mr.. Weaver scoundrc and villain.
The angry individuals moved thrcateningly
towards each other, taking off their coats, but
their friends interfered and prevented con-
tinuation of the deigraceful scene The
House then adjourned in disgust. Mr.. Wea-
yer was the Greenback candidate for Presi-
cent Mr.. Sparks is a Democrat
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Christmas service at Perryman Southern Meth,
odlst Church, next Saturday, (Xmas) morning,
at II O'Clock. Music and sermon appropriate 10
the day. Preaching Sunday, at Aberdeen, II A,
NJ, and Pcrryman, ~ p. VI
j. W. STEELE, Pastor.
On the night of December 3lst (the last night
OF the Year, there will be Watch Meeting for
the following congregations on West Hartford
Circuit, NJ +. Church: Friendship Cooptown
and Jalrettsvlle. The exercises viii consist of
a sermon suitable for the occasion: sacrament of
the Lords Supper experience meeting, and
closing with the singing of the covenant hymn
Members of other denominations are kindly in
yited
Christmas morning service Will be held in
aSourN VI. b. Church, Jarrctsyle, beginning AT
6o'clock, a. NJ. All kindly invited to be pres
cnt. J. DIpy Moopt, p,stnr
Providence permitting, the Rev c. A. Jones
VIII preach next Sunday, Christmas sermons, as
follows: Rock Run NJ. +. Church 10 50 4. Nj
theme, "Ihe Birth of Christi" Smiths Chapel
3P. NJ theme, "The Wonderful Christ" Come
and worship the Saviour with us.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

FATAL ACCIDENT AT HAvRE DE GRACE
Last Friday, about noon, at Havre de Grace, Mr..
John Pfeitier, aged 30, living at No. 50 North
Ann street, Baltimore, and employed as brake
man on the way-frcight train, while engaged in
coupling cars, slipped and fell between two of
them part of the train passed over him, and
mangled his body most terribly causing instant
death. His body was taken to Baltimore and
turned over to his friends. He leaves two
daughters, the mother having died but a few
months ago
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

GONE TO FLoRIDA.-Dr. II. c. Whitcford, u
well-known physician of Hartford county, started
from Baltimore, on the 18th instant, with his
family in a steamer en- route for Jacksonville,
Florida, where he intends to settle and practice
his profession. He arrived at Savannah, Ca, on
the 14th and was delighted to find ulsters at u
discount, the thermometer being at rs degrees,
flowers in bloom and no signs of winter to be
seen DIR. Whiteford is a public.sprited gentle
man, good physician, and will, we are conf
dent, make his mark in his new home
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24

DEATH OF HARTFORD LADY.-The Wellsboro
Pa, Agt tor of the 14th instant, notices the ar
rival there of DR.. Il. II. Archer, of Darlington,
Hartford county, called thithcr by the sudden ILL
ness and death Of his wife, which occurred on
the 10th of December. Mrs. Archer died of
pneumonia, at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
John Dickinson, in Wellsboro where she had
been on visit. DIR. Archer was for many years
actively engaged in the practice of medicine in
Wellsboro. He left there with his family for a
home in Montoursville, Pa, about eighteen
years ago. For the past eight years he has lived
in Hartford county.