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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01
LETTER FROM LEVEL.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Meeting,

istmas-Femperance Meeting, <Gc.
Christmas was quietly enjoyed at Level, owing
perhaps, to the spread of temperance sentiment
over our fair land. very enthusiastic temper
ance meeting was held in Rock Run NJ H.
Church, Tuesday night before Christmas. Many
signed the pledge, the most of them being mem
bers of the church Mr.. D.. in addressing the
meeting, said he was most happy to say that in
his neighporhood, near Wesleyan Chapel he did
not know of one young man who would drink
whiskey, Perhaps he is right but there are some
would not care about risking it with II | loved
the stuff myself.
MIR. Samuel Hopkins two children and Mr. j.
b. Bailey's child are sick
Mr.. John Temple has removed from Mr.. Il Lee
knights, at the old Camp Ground, to Mrs. NJ, t.
Famouss place, at Level. Mr.. George Richardson
taking Mr.. Temples place n
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

FIRES IN THE BIG WooDs.-Last Saturday
the dwelling house of Gabriel j. Hill, colored
in the Big Woods, caught fire in the roof, from
spark from the chimney. There was no man
about the place, but the women worked man
fully and saved the house from destruction. 1t
was insured.
A slight fire occurred, a few days ago, at Mr.
John Forwood's, in the same neighborhood,
caused by spark from the stove setting fire to
q bag. 1t was extnguished, how ever, before any
damage was done.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01
LETTER FROM JERUSALEM.

Mr. Benjamin Barnes who is now in his eighty
seventh year, has trapped eighteen rabbits this
season. He also uses an old fashioned flint lock
gun, and he can show the boys how to shoot
Messrs w. and A. Hanna had the finest butch
ering of hogs in this vicinity.
MIR. John Ernst has improved his farm with a
new granary and vegetable house combined
Mr.. A. IL. Blakeney, proprietor OF franklin
vile Cotton Mills, presented every family in his
employ with fine turkey at Christmas.
Mr.. Jones Davidson has returned from the
Cross Roads. j. d.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

ST. STEPHENS, ST. JOINS AND Holy INNo-
CENTS DAYs.-ln the Church calendar there is
succession of festivals at this season. The
day following Christmas, December 10Th, is ST.
Stephens Day, instituted in recognition of st.
Stephen the first martyr, who was stoned to
death in the year SO A. D. An old superstition
was formerly prevalent that on St. Stephens
day horses should he bled to ensure them against
disease the ensuing year
December 9th is the day set apart in COM
memoration of st. John the Evangelist, who
was Il first cousin and the beloved friend of the
Saviour. He endured great persecution but is
believed 10 have expired peacefully at Ephesus,
at the age of "a. 1t is related that he was cast
into caldron of boiling oil and escaped I'M
hurt. 1t is also told that at Ephesus his enemies
gave him poisoned cup, but having first made
the sign of the cross over it he drank it with
impunity. For this reason the Apostle is rep
resented with cup from which an adder is es-
Gaping
December 2Sth is called Holy Innocents' day,
and has been observed from an early period in
the church to commemorate the terrible massa-
ere, by order of King Herod, of all the children
in Bethlehem under two years of age, with q
view of destroying the infant Saviour, whom
the Wise Men from the East had told Ierod
they had come to find and worship.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

Mr.. Charles F. Markell, a member of the
Legislature from Frederick county, has pur
chased the interest of Mr. VIM. Bouldin, Jr.,
in the Frederick Times, a Republican news
paper of that city. Mr. Bouldin is President
ofthe Continental Stock Exchange of Phila-
delphia
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

BY reference to our advertising columns it
VIII be seen that nearly three hundred of his fell
low citizens, in an open letter, have requested
our present Mayor, the Hon. Murray Vandiyer,
to consent to become a candidate for re election
1t will be seen in Mayor Vandiver's letter reply
ing to the communication, also published, that
he has acceded to the wishes of his friends and
Is now before the people for reelection. He
stands upon his record of the term of office lust
closing, and pledges himself to ''the best inter
ests OF our beautiful city," This endorsement
is one of which Mayor Vandiver may well feel
proud and his election would seem to be con
coded without opposition.
~ Annou"cements of Marriages and Deaths free
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

The entertainment at Tayor's Hall, Perrymars,
on december 10Th, was decided success, and if
the ladies under whose management the Affair
was held could be persuaded to repeat it during
the holidays we feel confident they would have
a mouse crowded to overlooking. ! offer my sim
repeat what many have said, that I hope thew
will soon give us the opportunity to spend
another evening as pleasant as the last.
AN ADMIRER
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

Ohio s. Lee, trustee, to Geo. W. Baker 50
acres.
Bennett Osborn to JAS. V. McCommons, lot in
Aberdeen, 5000.
Kersey Thomas and wife, Maggie Keith aud
$50.
Mary A. Treger to VIM. Lee, 8 acres, SIT.
John M. Griffith and John H. Turner to Har-
riet Temple, 10 acres 5000.
Ohio 5. Lee, trustee, TO Mary A. Jewens, 90
acres, 81 $50.
Sarah F. Hendon, VIM H. and Mary P.
Smith to Joseph B. Lofin, 95 acres, 81, 1886 IA.
Stevenson Archer, trustee, TO Mary f. Coale,
81, 500
Harlan II VanBibber. trustees, to A. b. Nc.
Creepy, 37S acres 81, 500.
Henry Baker and wife to Henry b. Courtney,
lot in Havre de Grace.
Lewis 4 Pyle and wife to Harold Scarboro,
3 acres, $50.
Harlan Y Webster, trustees, to Franklin
VIM. I. Watson and wife TO X. Charles Lee
ex'r, l9S acres.
r. Charles Lee, executor, to Elizabeth r.
Watson, ia acres.
John o. Rogers and wife to VIM. II. Dozen,
deed of trust.
Elizabeth Morse to Abraham Smith, ! acre,
S45.
David j. Wilson. trustee, to Mary A. Swartz.
j. VIM. II. Waters and Others, to Walter
Waters, 81, 542 sc.
Mary E. Burr to John f. Carver lot in Havre
dc Grace, So.
s. A. Williams to Edward G. Kurtz, &C acres
$780,
Mary Vandiver to Murray Vandiyer, deed of
all her estate.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01
LETTER FROM DUBLIN,

Mr.: J. Alpha Street,, who left December 10Th
LOT silver springs, Florida, arrived at Jackson
vile on the ed. He writes that there ia no win
Ter there The trees are in fun leaf and the birds
Miss Sadie Robinson, of Howard county, is yis-
iting her aunt, Mrs Newell, near Dublin
Miss Inez McCausland is visiting her cousin
Stella STREET., of the same MACE a
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

DEL AIR TUREPIKE CO.-Notice is here
Dby given, that there will be meeting of the
stockholders OF the Bel Air Turnpike Company
at the office of Archer & VanBibber, in Bel Air,
on SATURDAY, JANUARY I'd, 1885, at o'clock,
+. NJ, for the purpose of eleotng IL President,
six Managers, Il Treasurer and such other officers
as the Company may require, to serve for the en-
suing year: BY order of the President and Man
ayers.
decl8 WIN, LEE AMOSS Secretary
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oT1CE.
STOCKHOLDERS'M MEETING

z. King Memorial Torn nal association,
Sec'etafyS office, Dd'ta"gtOn, Md,' Dec. %, 1885.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. that the Annual
Meeting of the Stockholders of the above named
Associat ion will be held in the Hall of the Assoc
citation. in Darlington, on MONDAY, the lIth
day of January 1886, at Il O'Clock, noon. at which
time and place an election will be held for SEW
EN- DIRECTORS to serve for that year.
Signed, F. w. WROTH
lJan@t Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

GOOD FARMER.-Mr. George Wonders, who
lives near Chestnut Hill, has just finished new
straw house, 60 by 20 feet in size, and IA
ers He has done more than make two blades
of grass grow where one grew before. His farm,
when he took it, eight or ten years ago, was so
poor that his neighbors prophesied that he
would starve on it. Now it is one of the most
productive farms in the neighborhood, and is a
monument TO his industry and skill.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

SEVERE ACCIDENT TO LITTLE BoY-0n
Wednesday, Silas Smith, little son of DR.. Ben
jamin Smith, of Bel Air, accidentally fell from a
maple tree near his fathers residence, alighting
on his head. The shock caused conclusion of the
brain, and he was unconscious when picked up.
He was restored to consciousness after time,
but is still very low. Dr. r. d. Lee hass been
ii attendance upon him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

MIR. CHARLES Ii. NELSON, who is son of
Mr. j. Crawford Nelson, of this county, has
been appointed General Superintendent of the
Cincinnati, Dayton and Hamilton Railroad, and
will enter upon his duties January 1st, 1885,
This road runs from Cincinnati to Toledo and
Indianapolis, and is about 800 miles long. Mr..
Nelson has an established reputation as first
class railroad manager. lie was formerly SUPER
intendent of the Delaware division of the Erie
Railroad. The position lie has just taken was
formerly held by President King, Of the Erie
road
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

That highly recommended remedy, DIR. Bulls
Baby Syrup, is free from opium. Price rs cents.
Book-teepers and others who lead eedentary
lives should use DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills. the
great preventive against constipation. Price rs C.
Days Horse Powder promotes the growth Of
stunted pigs. and prevents the hog cholera.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

CHRISTMAS Christmas day was observed de-
corously and quietly in Bel Air. The Sheriff
and Town Baiiif had nothing o do but to enjoy
themselves, an arduous task, sometimes. Some
of the citizens kept open house, but there
were probably fewer trimming punch bowls
than usual and consequently fewer headaches
the next morning.
Services were held in the Roman Catholic and
Protestant Episcopal Churches ofthe county, all
of them being dressed with evergreens, as usual
The music was bright and joyful and the SER
mons preached were on the wonderful event
which occurred 1885 years ago IN Judea and it's
important consequences to all mankind.
In the midst of the general rejoicing and feast
Ing the poor were remembered by their more
fortunate ncighbors. The inmates of the Aims
house also were not forgotten. Mrs. VIM.
Young aud Mr.. james A. Fulton, aided by the
citizens of Bel Air, provided a feast for hem,
which they doubtless enjoyed
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

ACCIDENT TO A LITTLE Chiffon Christmas
Eve Susan Keamey, aged IL years, was riding
in an OK cart with her father, who was driving
the oxen, when the vehicle was upset and she
fell out. Her head was severely cut and she
was also considerably bruised. DR.. VIM. s.
Archer dressed her injuries, whichwere painful,
but not dangerous
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

BUSINESS IN THE ORPHANS CoURT.-We are
indebted to Mr.. f. II. Webster, for the state
ment that during the year 1885, in the office of
the Regiater Of Wills, 40 wills were received
and recorded so letters of administration
granted; 12S administrators accounts passed :;
81 guardians accounts passed, and Is guardians
appointed.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

The DEER CREEK FARMERS CLUB will hold
its next monthly meeting at "Indan Spring
Farm" the residence of Mr. Johns II. Janney,
on Saturday, January 23d. The subject selected
for discussion is as follows:
"At what age between birth and maturity
should cattle be bought, in order to realize the
greatest profit in the production of beef?'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

NEW YEARS OYSTER SUPPER,
~ SALE AND RATTLE OF VALUABLE
ARTICLES, for the benefit of st. Francis Church,
Abingdon, TO be held at BUSH, hutween Abng-
don and Hartford Furnace, on TUESDAY and
WEDNESDAY, Dec. Goth and 3Oth, 1895, If fair,
IL not next fair evenings.
Square Dancing-music from the city.
Admission to the Supper 50 Cents. for young
and old. without exception.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01
NHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

Aberdeen Southern Methodist Sunday School
will hold their Annual Christmas Celebration on
WEDNESDAY EFENING of next week, De-
cember Goth, at TX o'clock. If the weather
should be unfavorabe the celebration will be
held on New Years night. The programme will
be entirely new, consisting of Christmas Cam
tata. entitled st. Nicholas Visit to the school,
Admission.-Adults2 rs cts Children IL cts.
D5ian
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Mortimer O'Conner and wife to Richard Wal
tier, lot in Havre dc Grace, $3l.
Elizabeth Eek to John Appel, 1925.
Stevenson Archer, executor, and P. Howard to
VIM. Brown, / acre.
Sarah A. Flint and Elizabeth Findley 10 VIM.
b., Samuel c. and Charles +. Findley, $50 acres
Geo. w. Hunter aud wife to Frederick Rag
lea, ) acres, Sl35
Robert Archer trustee, to County School
Commissioners, acre, S.
Mary A. Hughes, TO Philip A. Barton and
Lester c. Weeks, 1871 acres, 81 100.
DR.. Wake b. Munnikhuysen and Others to the
Town of Bel Air, franklin street extended.
g. Sidney Armstrong and wife tod. II. Scott,
9 acres, So. so.
Maria j. Johns and Others to VIM. b. Nor
gan.
John Kennard and wife to Isaiah Hamilton,
2 acres, 81.
VIM. IL. Harlan, trustee, and John II. Michael
TO John q. and L. W. Lanlz, lot aud house Mt
Perrymans, $2,055.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

A CLOSE CALL.-Last Saturday Mr.. Isaac c.
Pyle in returning home from Chrome Hill,
driving colt, came very near being run over
by freight train, at Gross's Crossing. His
horses head was over the track when he saw
the train coming. There was little time for de-
liberation, but he sprang out of the buggy, at
the same time pulling the horses head around
One of his feet caught in the lap blanket, and he
fell, spraining his ankle. The colt whirled
around, frightened at the cars, and ran away,
wrecking the vehicle. Mr.. Pyle says he had no
reason to suppose the cars were coming, as he
did not hear them and no whistle was blown.
INSTALLATION OF OFFIcERs.-On Monday
evening, Dec. 2Sth, the newly elected officers of
Mt. Ararat Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons, were installed, at the lodge room, in
Bel Air After the ceremonies the members re-
paired to Stagmer's Hotel, where bountiful re-
past was served. The following were the officers
installed: Worshipful Master, John G. Rouse ;
Senior Warden, Geo. l.. Van Bibber; Junior
Warden, w. T. l.. Taliaferro; Secretary, DR.. f.
Hall Richardson; Treasurer, Isaac Amos ;
Senior Deacon, Walter w. Preston 'Junior
Deacon, Robert A. Nelson; Chaplain, Rev. j.
B. Craighill; Tiler, William Wann; Stewards,
}. Is. Hanway and Edwin Haviland.
PERsoHAL.-Mr. Thomas f. Harkins is very
i'll, at his home at Mill Green.
Mr.. &. Oakley Smith, of Harrington, is spend
ing the holidays in York, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles d. Anderson, of Wash
ington, have been spending the Christmas holt
days at the residence of Mrs. Mary j. Hopkins
near Darlington. We had the pleasure of a
visit from MIR. Anderson, at our office, OF Mon
day.
Mr.. John w. Mccoy, of Baltimore, and Dr.
w, w. Virdn of Lapidum, left Baltimore
Christmas morning, on trip to Florida.
DR.. and Mrs VIM. II. Gale, of Princess Anne,
Nd, are spending the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry w. Archer, at "shamrock," near
Bel Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

DEATH OF DIR. JOSHUA II. WoRTHINGroN.-
DIR. Joshua Ii. Worthington, of Philadelphia,
died in that city, Saturday, aged 90 years He
was native of Hartford county. He graduated
at the Jefferson Medical College in 1883, and
practiced for four years in Hartford county, after
which he removed to Philadelphia. He was
resident physician and superintendent of the
Friends Asylum, Frankford; a member of the
Association of Medical Superintendent of
American Institutions for the Insane; American
Medical Association; vice president of the State
Medical Society and member of the Society of
Friends, and was the author of several articles
on insanity. DR.. Worthington was a son of the
late DIR. Thomas Worthington, of Chenille, and
is nearly related to the Worthington and Hop.
kline families, of this county. He leaves wife
and one son, the latter by his first wife.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

A USEFUL BUSINESS ENTERPRIsE-A first
class restaurant in the vicinity of the Marylan d
Central Railroad station, Baltimore, has long
been needed and this has been supplied by
Messrs. j. s. Ditch u Bro, whose elegant estab-
lshment is at the northwest corner of Boundary
avenue and Charles street, two squares from
the station. On the first floor is the office OF
the Farmand's dairy, of which they are propri-
etors, and handsomely fitted up confectionery
store and in the rear is waiting room where
ladies may order a carriage from the extensive
livery stables also belonging TO the firm, which
are connected by telephone. The firm has re-
Gently received from New York a number of
Broughams to carry two persons, which are al
ways ready for hire with liveried driver for pur-
poses of shopping, pleasure drives, theatres,
balls, etc On the floor above is magnificent
cafe, provided with rich table furnishings, and
also several private dining rooms and parlors.-
On the upper floors are sixteen hotel rooms, Il
number Of which are already occupied by per
manent guests. Meals of the best description
are furnished at all hours, and travellers by the
Maryland Central Railroad will find this elegant
cafe great conven fence. The house is heated
throughout by steam and is furnished with
every modern improvement.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

A PLEASANT SURPRIsE.-Rey. Il. Shook pas
tor elect of Deer Creek and Harmony Presbyte-
rian Church, was completely surprised ion Tues
day evening, December 22d, by his congregation
and friends. The beautiful moonlight night,
the temperature of the air, the good roads, all
co mbined to make 1T great success. Early in
the evening, according to pre-appointment, the
large company assembled at the house of Mr..
Christopher Wilson, in Darlington, and from
there proceeded in body to the rooms of Mr..
Shook.
Mr.. George E. Silver, in a very happy manner,
presented the many valuable presents, and ex-
pressed the wish that through many years the
same kindly feeling might exist between pastor
and people. well-ied purse was afterwards
presented to Mr.. Shook by Mr.. A. P. Silver, on
behalf of the congregation. The various pres
ents, together with tine purse, amounted in all
to about one hundred dollars. The Rev. young
gentleman was quite overcome by this unexpect-
ed visit of so many friends and the very gener-
Gus donation received. He twice thanked the
company for their kind remembrance of him,
and hoped their Christmas might be one of
good cheer and happiness like they had made
by the company, and spending several hours So
clally, the company dispersed, leaving the
young clergyman to reflect upon his good for
tune
GOLDEN WEDDING.-Mr. and Mrs. John Il.
| George celebrated their golden wedding, at
their home, near Emmorton, Christmas Eve
They were married in Philadelphia on Christ
| mas Eve, 1885, which fell on Thursday, the
| same as in 1885, The minister who performed
the ceremony fifty years ago, the Rev. Nathan
| Stetson, and all who witnessed it except five
| persons, are dead. The grcomsman, Mr.. Thomas
| Evans, died in New Jersey few weeks ago.
The bridesmaid, Miss Rebecca Wright, of Penn
! sylvania, is an invalid, and was unable to be
| present. The other surviving witnesses live in
| the far West.
| Mi. George was horn in Montgomery shire
| North Wales, on Christmas day, 1911, and was
of the Quaker family of Georges, who settled at
an early period in Philadelphia, on the banks of
| the Schuylkiil river, and gave the land 10 the
city that is now known as Georges Hill, in
Fairmount Park. Mrs. Georges maiden name
was Sarah 2. Williams. She is the daughter of
Roland Williams of Wales, and is related to
DIR. VIM. X. williams, of New York, and also
to the Lansinga, of Albany, N. Y, and to the
pritrhards, of Virginia and New Orleans.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01

THIS IN TO GIVE NDTICE.--THATTH THE
l. subscriber has obtained from the Register
of Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters Tesla
mentary on the personal estate of
9. II. GLASGOW
late OF Hartford county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are hereby
notified to exhibit the same with the legal vouch-
ers thereof,
On or before TIE SIN day Of June, 1886,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested tomake immediaiep pay
ment.
Given under my hand and seal, this sth day of
December, 1885.
MARY A. GLASGOW,
25dcc ExecutrX.
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M A RREED.

announcements Of Marriages and Deaths free
Obituary Notices fUe cents per Incl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-12
WHISKY AND TOBACCO.
Some Surprising FIgures-InCrensO of tho
Amounts Produced.


Some Surprising FIgureS-InCreRso of tho
Amounts Produced.
Boston AdperiiStr
The increase In the amount Of whisky
distilled and drunk during the year now
ended was 100000 gallons over the
amount for 1885, the total consumption Of
this liquor being 100000.
Estimating the population OF the coun-
try at G0,000,0OO, this giveS about one gal
Ion and pint for each one Of US, includ.
Ing women and school children and those
Of yet younger years.
The consumption oil beer amounts up TO
some 204, 100000 gallons, an increase OF
more than 1900 900 from the proceeding
year, which admits OF an allowance OF
eleven gallons 10 each inhabitant or,
counting out the children and one.hali the
adult population as total abstainers, the
rest are 10 DO credited with the inhibition
Of one.hali pint daily.
Analysing these figures further II ID
seen that while the Increase In the total
amount OF spirits consumed Ia consider.
able, Individually We are growing more
temperate.
For, In tho years closely preceding, the
quantity OF whisky drunk Ia the United
States averaged almost six quarts for each
inhabitants and going baGk 10 1870 the
records Of the department show produc.
ton, under o low tax, that gave nearly
two gallons yearly 10 each man, woman
and child In the country.
Tho growth Of q preference fot malt