The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-10-26

MIR. WILLIAM NELSON, son' of Mr.. Geo F.
Nelson, died at his home, near Michaelsville,
on the 25th instant, of typhoid fever. The in
terment was at Spesutia Church, last Saturday
Rev. Charles E. Buck conducted the funeral
services. The deceased was about 81 years of
age, and was young man of exemplary habits
and of fine promise. His death is much regret
ted.
DISEASE AMONG Cows.-James Monks, An
drew McNnltY and Joseph McGee, of the Big
Woods, have each lost COW, from a disease un.
known to them. The cattle ran together in the
woods and died after two or three days sickness.
A post norton examination of Mr.. Monks COW
was made The intestines were found filled with
II hard substance, resembling clay the spleen
being entirely decayed.
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THE FUNERAL OF Mr.. THOMAS FoRsYTHE
who was accidentally killed, while on the road
with his team, near Dublin, took place at the
llicksite Friends Meeting House, on the 25th
instant. Religious services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Hall. The pail bearers were William
Hopkins of JOS, VIM. X. Galbreath, Henry r.
Waters, Geo. Bevard, Hugh Jones and VIM. H.
X. Jones.
A DANGEROUS PET.-Mr. j. p. G. Duncan, of
New Park, Pa, has received from his brother in
Iowa live mttlesnake, 5 feet ~ inches long,
with twelve rattles The snake was in stupid
condition when it arrived, on account of being
so closely confined during the long journey, as
1t could not be sent by express. 1t has become
quite lively since it has been exposed to the
fresh air. Many persons call to see it,
A DEMOCRATIC CLUB was organized at Jacob
Forder's Hotel, Norrisville, on Saturday even
ing last, with Enos s. Miller, President ; c. H.
Stifiier and DIR. j. w. Harkns, Vice Presidents (;
j. E. Strawbridge Secretary. A large number
OF persons were enrolled rs members. The
club adjourned to meet at the same place, on
the evening of the 9th instant. The Democrats
OF the Long Corner are true to their principles
and will, to man, vote the Democratic ticket
without single scratch
Mrs. ELIZABETH N. STEPHENSON, widow of
the late James Stephenson, died on Thursday
of last week, at her home near the Trap Church.
The interment was at Rock Run NJ. f. Church,
Saturday. The pail bearers were 3. b. Silver,
Il. G. Hopkins of Lee, Chas. w. Hopkins of s.,
ii. Spalding, John b. Wysong and Livingston
Smith. Mrs. Stephenson was a daughter of the
late Ignatus Rutledge, and a sister of Mr.
Joshua Rutledge and of Mrs. Robert w. Holland
She was most estimable lady
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The DUCKING SEASON BEGINs.-Wild ducks
are beginning to make their appearance in the
rivers near the head of Chesapeake bay, and the
prospects for good seasonal shooting are said
to be favorable. The first shooting is said to be
at MaxwelPs Point, Bush river, which is rented
at a cost of S., 200 by j. A. Brown and a number
of other Philadelphia gentlemen some of whom
came down last Tuesday to try the sport The
licensed duckers on the flats will open their bat
teries on the first Monday in November
DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT FoRK.-A well at
tended Democratic meeting was held at Fork,
Baltimore county, last Friday night Mr.. Chas.
Quinlan presided. Speeches were made by Hon.
j. f. G. Talbot George r. Carman, James }.
Lindsay, N. G. Burke, George w. Richardson
and DIR. j. F. ii. Gorsuch. At the close of the
meeting Col. b. F. Taylor, Republican candi
date for the Legislature, treated the crowd and
made aspeech denouncing Mr.. McLane and the
Democratic party. He was replied to by Mr.
Richardson.
FLOWING WATER FROM AN ARTEsIAN WELL
Mr.. c. w. Gassett of the Maryland Tube anc
Artesian Well Company, of Baltimore, last Fri
day struck a flowing well of pure, cold water
on marsh on DR.. George Farnands- Able,
! Island farm, in Chesapeake bay. The well il
l75 feet deep, and the water rises several fee
above the surface The first Sc feet was through
salt marsh mud, then 10 feet of blue clay wa,
bored through, when bed of white gravel ant
sand was reached, from which the water rushed
up TO the surface.
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| BUSINESS CHANGE The hardware firm o
l.. G. Ilanway ~ Bro. has been dissolved Mr.
Edward G. lIanway has accepted position will
the large hardware firm OF Edmondson & Wad
dell, of New York, Brooklyn aud Pittsburgh
He will represent the firm in the Southern
States the coming winter, and next spring will
take charge of new branch house in Baltimore
The business in Bel Air will be continued b,
Mr.. Thomas Hanway. These young men, by
their energy and attention to business, hay,
built up good business in Bel Air.
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BIcYcLING.-Last Friday morning, Messrs. II
b. Hart, of Philadelphia, j. E. Carver, of Havrt
dc Grace, and Wilson Couden, of Cecil coun
ty, rode from Ilavre de Grace to Bel Air, dis
lance of 1G miles, on their bicycles. In the
afternoon they were Joined by Walter H. Nit
chcll. and John A. W. Richardson, and the en-
tire party proceeded to Baltimore, by way of tho
Hartford turnpike, on their bicycles. The triF
of % miles was made in AZ hours, including