The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-24
Encal affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

LiilLE LOCALS.
Tuesday, December 21st, was the shortest
day in the year. There is an old adage that
"As the days lengthen, the cold strengthens"
MIR William j. Richardson, an estimable cit
izen of the second district, was buried from the
Southern Methodist Church, Aberdeen, on We'd
nesday, the 10Th instant.
MIR. William Scarf, formerly of this county,
but now residing at Ironton, Ohio, has been in
Hartford for two weeks past, settling up his bus
iness. He is much pleased with his new home
Mr.. J. P. Silver, who lives near Glenville,
has probably raised the longest ears of corn in
the county this year. He has one 16 inches
long, another. 1919, and q third II inches, the
latter containing % rows of corn.
The American Union Telegraph Company
have opened an Office, in the upper room of the
building occupied by Mcssrs. Webster, Archer
u VanBibber as law offices. Mr.. j. +. Worth
ington has been appointed operator.
Rev. George Easter, rector of St. James
Protestant Episcopal Church, Port Deposit,
has accepted call to uunga Parrish Northamp-
ton county, Va, and will leave Port Deposit
about the beginning of the new year.
Rev. Mr.. Barrow, of Huntington, Pa, las
been called to the rectorship of St. Johns p f.
Church, Kingsville, and Trinity Church, Long
Green He will preach at st. Johns Church on
Christmas Day and on Sunday, the Goth instant.
The Christmas Festival at Rock Run NJ. E.
Church Will take place on Wednesday, Deem
Der Goth, instead of January 9Th, as stated in
last weeks AgiS. Those who attend will be
sure to have pleasant time, whenever it oc-
ours.
Mr.. David Dixon, soldier of the war of
1s12-14 died on Monday afternoon, at the resi-
dence of his son, David NJ. Dixon, near Bel Air,
in the S9th year of his age. Mr.. Dixon was
born and reared in Cecil county, but since 1913
has resided in Hartford county.
The annual Sunday School festival of Grace
Chapel, Hickory, will be held on New Years
day, at two o'clock, P. NJ. The distribution of
presents from the Christmas tree the singing of
carols and an address by Rev. Il. A. Colburn
will constitute some of the interesting features
of the occasion.
One night last week. as Messrs L. NJ Allen
and d. E. Wilson were crossing the Susquehan-
ma river from Port Deposit to Lapidum, on the
ice, Mr.. Allen accidentally stepped into an open
ing from which the ice had been cut He got
out safely, but with his clothing thoroughly
soaked with water.
DR.. Vennor's predicted heavy snow storm
came on time. 1t commenced showing here on
Monday and did not cease until Tuesday after.
noon About eight inches of snow fell, afford.
ing excellent sleghing. Wednesday and Thurs
day were bright, beautiful and pleasant day
and Main street, Bel Air, was fairly alive with
sleighs Of all kinds.
"A magic lantern exhibition, to assist in
paying the debt upon the bell of St. Johns
Church, Kingsville, will be held, at Upper Falls
| Baltimore county, on the 30th and 31st of De
cember, at Z o'clock, p. NJ. One hundred and
fifty beautiful views, comprising scriptural, his
torical, comic, modern and ancient scenes, will
be shown. Refreshments of various kinds will
also be sold.