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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

The ORPHANS COURT did not meet on Mon
day, that day being legal holiday. They were
In session, however, on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. Very little except routine bust
ness was transacted.
Daniel Pyle filed bond in the sum of $500 as
executor of Mary E. Jones, deceased. Hugh G.
Ramsay, Jr., and James K. Whiteford were APP
pointed to appraise the personal and real estate
of said deceased.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09
LETTER FROM NoRRIsTowN, PENN

Norristown is situated on the Schuylkill river
and Schuylkill Canal, and has great many fac
tories of different kinds which give employment
to nearly 1000 people. The population of the
town is 1900 We have several shirt factories,
works, &c. The advantages here for Transport
tation are unexceled. consisting of the canal
& Reading Railroad, which all come directly into
the town. On the opposite side of the river is
Bridgeport, the population of which is about
covered bridge, which is lighted by electric
lights. 1T is nearly as long as ConowinRo bridge,
but the people are generous enough not to exact
toll for crossing it.
The Spiritualists are holding a camp meeting
on the edge of town and are having the grounds
their meeting and have leased a twenty acre
grove and are erecting tents. They began the
meeting last Sunday. They had speakers from
ferent points. A. &c
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

AN INTERESTING OLD NEwsPAPER-We are
indebted to Mr.. Isaac Fife, of Fawn Grove, for
a copy Of The MadiSonidn published at Bel Air,
by George Keatinge, dated April Sth, 1871 1t is
in mourning for the death of President Harrison
The paper contains an account of the semi
annual literary examination of the students of
Bel Air Academy, in which several familiar
names appear, The order of exercises embraced
essays on American Government, by G. g. Will
liams, of Norfolk Va. Past Condition and
Future Prospects of the United States by
Samuel Worthington, of Baltimore county {;
Love of Liberty, by Thos Poultney, of Hartford
county; Character of Washington, by Hiram
Goodhand, of Queen Anne's county, Removal
of the Indians by j. ID. Warner, of Hartford
county Greece, by E. IL. Richardson; Horrors
of War, by F. Mitchell; True Sources of National
Greatness, by Garvin Crawford, of Baltimore
Bonaparte, by c. Ii. Boulder; Washington,
by Stevenson Archer; Works of Nature, by
X. ID. Lee; The Sailor, by Master Scott.
The principal of the institution was Mr..
Samuel NJ. Whann. The editor congratulates
him upon the advancement of his pupils and
predicts that tat no distant day some of them
will brighten the American page with theil
eloquence and rank among the modern orators
of the day"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

HELD FOR NEXT NOVEMBER COURT George
Rehm was committed TO Jail, on Sunday, on the
charge of disorderly conduct and using pro.
fame language on the streets of Bel Air. Rehm
also resisted and struck Town Bailiff Small,
who arrested him. On Monday Justice Lyle
committed Rehm to Jail, in default of $500 bail,
for his appearance at court
On Monday James Lee, coored was brought
before Justice Lyle, and charged, on the oath
of Bailitf Small, with violating an ordinance of
the town of Bel Air by indecent conduct on the
streets, and also by violating State ordinance
prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons.
There was another charge against him of shoot
Ing at Crawford Burns on the 9Th of last June.
He demanded, through his counsel, Mr. VIM.
Young, a jury trial on all the charges, and JUS
tice Lyle held him for court, in default of $500
bail.
Rev. Joseph p. Wilson, of Bel Air, has orna-
mented the grounds at the NJ. E. Parsonage, on
Gordon street, with beautiful flowers. Last
Friday night one of the beds was despoied of
fine specimens of coleus, which were identified
the next day as having just been planted in the
yard of Gertrude Talbot, colored. Gertrude
was arrested aud brought before Justice Lyle,
on Tuesday. She was released, having testified
that the plants were given to her. A further
investigation will be made.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09
LARGE SHIPMENTS OF BurrER.-Mr, John {

Rouse, of Bel Air, has q convenient arrange
ment for preserving and shipping butter. 1t
consists of a number of boxes, each holding from
so to 60 lbs. The butter is made into square
prints, which are carefully packed in the box,
and in the centre is placed a small tin box, con
tanning few pounds of ice. By this means the
butter can be sent long distance, remaining
perfectly firm and fresh. Mr.. Rouse ships from
800 to 500 lbs. week. Butter is very plentiful,
bringing only from Is to IS cents per lb.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

THE CONTRACT for building the new Masonic
Hall in Bel Air was awarded, on Tuesday, to Mr..
Jacob E. Bull, of Hartford county, for Sl3, 9O7. A.
This includes only the superstructure, above the
foundation. The building will be of brick 1t
will probably be finished by the LIST of January
next. The Building Committee consists of
Messrs. John g. Rouse, E. H. Richardson, Isaac
Amos, o. s. Lee, John F. Lingan and j, NJ.
Street,
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SALES OF LIVE STocK.-During the week end
ing July Sd, so head of fat cattle were purchas
ed by Mr.. John Kidd, for James Lawder, Jr., o.
Wilmington. They were shipped to Philadel
phia, from whence some of them were exported
and the remainder sold to butchers.
Mr.. Kidd also bought for Mr.. b. Hope 13C
head of sheep, which were also shipped to Phila.
delphia.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

PAINFUL AccIDENT.-Last Tuesday Jesse
Bowman, little boy six years old, son of Mr..
john FL. Bowman, OF Level, caught hold of the
rope with which hay was being unoaded into
his fathers barn, his hand being drawn through
the pulley. The flesh was stripped from the
back of his hand, from the wrist and from his
arm above the wrist. Some of the bones of the
wrist, it is also feared, were broken. The in
jury was very painful.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

Take the Chances

of your business OF the honesty or lack of 1t
of 1t of partners; of the fathfulness of your en-
ployees; Of the markets on your goods. These
are all fair business chances, but the chances OF
life or death are another matter and should be
well covered by Life Insurance. Washington
Life Insurance Co. L. III. BALDWIN, General
Agent for Maryland, P. Q. Avenue, Baltimore,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

The Washington Life Insurance Com
pany, Of New York, has notified its policy
holders that all its policies, new and old, are
now iuconesiable after three years from
their date of issue. This compsgy presents
many features which must commend it to oil
who are seeking life insurance either as a
provision for their families or as prudent
and profitable investment
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

EXAMINATION OF TEACHERs.-On Monday
and Tuesday Bel Air was enllvened by the pres.
enee of number of pretty young school
marms, who were undergoing the trying ordeal
OF an examination. Some Of them, we have no
doubt, were SO frightened and anxious that they
made mistakes in things they knew very
well. We hope the errors were few, that they
all passed creditably and will get good schools.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Chapel, Hickory, on Sunday, July 18th. 1886, at 6
o'clock, P. NJ. Sunday School at $3.50 p. NJ.
Methodist Protestant Church-Rev. S. A
Hoblitzell, Pastor. Services for Sunday, July
18th, at Bel Air-Sunday School OK o'clock, A. NJ
Preaching at IL A. NJ. and P. NJ. Mt. Carmel
34 2. NJ. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
o'clock. You are invited.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

FAIR AND FEsTIvALs.-The annual fair and
festival for the benefit of st. Francis Church,
near Abingdon, will take place at Fair Hill, near
the junction ofthe Telegraph road and the Har-
ford Furnace road, beginning August 10th and
closing August 14th.
The annual fair for st. Stephens Church,
Baltimore county, will be held in the church
yard the following week, beginning August 18th
and closing August 21st. Both these fairs are
largely attended. Rev. Don Luigi sartori is
the pastor of both the churches named.
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The assessment is as follows:

Total value of property il Co.. .S12, 91O, 446
The increase in the assessment over last
year is $156,s3O The county tax, which has
been laid at 100 cents on the 800, will realize
the total amount of $129, 1O4.46, required to
pay the county expenses. The State tax, at
49, cents on the 500, yields $22,711.97, the
tax on some of the bonds held in the county
being paid directly to- the State.
The School tax at 10 cents on the 800,
produces for the benefit of our admirable
public schools $50, 8567O. This is distributed
among the several districts, which pay as
follouo.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

The New York Star proposes that New
York, Brooklyn and their neighboring cities
and suburbs be united in one great munich
pality, to be called Manhattan. This would
at once be the second largest city in the
world aud in course of time the largest The
Star suggests many reasons why the project
would not only be feasible but more eco
nomIcal to tax payers than the present con-
dition of affairs.
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BARN BURNED.-The barn of Mr.. James G.
Bavington, near Bel Air, was destroyed by fire,
on Wednesday evening, together with all of its
contents, consisting of hay, reaper and other
agricultural implements 1t was insured, with
its contents, in the York Co., for 5000. The
cause of the fire is unknown
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ON THURSDAY, JULY THE Goth, 1886.


Judging from the favor which they have re-
oeived in the past they feel well satisfied that
their former friends and patrons will welcome
the efforts that have been made for their enjoy
ment, entertainment and comfort on this occa-
sion. The round-trip from Havre de Grace to
Bay Ridge Beach will cost but one dollar, chill
dren fifty cents. They haze chartered the splen.
did new three-deck steamer BAY RIDGE whose
capacity is estimated at 1000 passengers.
They will leave the Furnace Wharf at $50 A.
NJ. and arrive at the Beach about 1890 P. NJ spend
ing four or five hours on the beach. Returning
will leave Bay Ridge at5 p. NJ, arriving at Havre
de Grace at o p. NJ.
The trip of $50 miles (gong and coming on the
beautiful Chesapeake is well worth the time and
expense. Bay Ridge Beach has been wonderful
ly improved in the last few years, and truthfuy
deserves the name of 1.-The Coney Island of the
South" The daily attractions are unsurpassed
by any summer excursion resort south of New
York.
The Odd Fellows excursions are always first
class, as the committee spare neither time nor
money to make each excel the other, If it were
possible, and taking everything into considera-
ton they believe this will be the most brilliant of
all their efforts.
No spirituous liquors will be allowed on the
boat or the grounds, and any one showing any
signs of intoxcation will not be allowed to go
aboard the steamer. jya.3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

ATTACKED BY Bullion Thursday of last
week Willie Gallon, son of Mr.. VIM. r. Gal
lion, who lives near Level, was driving young
bull, belonging to Mr.. James Whiteock, when
the animal attacked him, knocked him down
and might have killed him but for the arrival
of James Singleton, who was in turn attacked,
and although forced against u fence managed
to get rid of his assailant by sticking his fingers
in the bulls eyes. Young Gallon, in the
scuffie with the bull, was severely injured by a
splinter from fence rail penetrating inside of
his thigh for several inches.
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ARRESTED AND FINED.-Last Friday Consta-
BILE Lee arrested Charles Rdgey, colored, charg.
ed with being one of the persons who attacked
Frank Green, colored, on the night of May 18th
last. After hearing Justice Geo. II. Delaney
fined Ridgely S. and costs.
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The Levy for County EXPENSES.

Mr.. Charles W. Proctor, Clerk to the
County Commissioners, expects to have the
county levy list completed this week. 1t will
not be published, however, until examined
and approved by the County Commissioners
Hho annnnn.an,,t Z. m laM..u.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

FAyN GROVE, Pa, May 2Sth 1886
Listers A. g. Works, Baltimore:
GENTLEMEN: have been using your Standard
Phosphate for five years. During this time
tried several other brands alongside of it. Lis
ter downed the others every time. My wheat
on which l used your goods is as good as any |
have seen this season. Give me your Standard
Phosphate so long as you keep it up to give the
satisfaction 1T has heretofore given. will with
out hesitation recommend it to all who want a
first class fertilizer. Yours, truly,
N L GLENN.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-07-09

CELEBRATING THE FoURTH.-The citizens of
Bel Air took time by the forelock and celebrat-
ed the Fourth of July on Saturday evening" the
3d. in an old fashioned patriotic way. The ex-
ercises were held in the field belonging to
the Messrs. Hays, south of the town. A stand
had been erected and Col. Edwin Fl. Webster
presided over the meeting. The Declaration of
Independence was read in graceful manner by
Mr.. Walter w. Preston.
The chairman then introduced Mr.. w. r.
l.. Taliaferro, Principal of Bel Air Academy,
who spoke of the hardship and privations en-
dured by the Revolutionary patriots of the
heritage of freedom they have left us, of which
the noble Declaration of Independence is the
"title deed" and of the grandeurand glory of
our country He predicted that as time rolls
on the Fourth of July will be observed with in
creased enthusiasm.
He was followed by Mr.. VIM. Young and Col
Webster, both of whom made eloquent and stir.
ring speeches.
A fine display of fireworks then took place,
under the management of Mr.. Jas. M. Reynolds,
who was assisted in letting them off by Messrs.
John II. Fisher, Charles Esley and Peter Nc
u
the ground.
On Monday the bank, the public offices and
the stores in Bel Air were closed and the day
was generally observed as holiday.
The patriotism of the citizens of Franklinvlle
and the surrounding neighborhood also found
expression. on Monday. large meeting was
held in MIR. John d. Rumsey's woods, at which
Mr. A. A Blakeney presided The Declaration
of Independence was well read by Mr.. De-.
Lawder. Excellent addresses were delivered by
Messrs. Geo. Y. Maynsdier, Geo. W. Richardson
and VIM Young. After nightfall there was
good display of fireworks. The Franklinville
Band, which is composed chiefly ofemployes in
Mr.. BlaEeney's cotton factory, played patriotic
and other stirring airs in most creditable STYLE
Altogether, much enthusiasm was shown
There were also displays of fire works, Mon
day night, at the residences of Messrs. j. Alex.
Shrlver, Col. Herman Stump and others.
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IN MEMORY OF
MARY, ADA and BENJAMIN IRVING WOOL
FORD, only and beloved children of Alice o. and
Benjamin Woolford.
Mother, cease thy hearts sad weeping,
And thy tear-drops wipe away;
Resting yonder are thy children,
Yonder where the angels stay.
Verdant flowers bloom there ever,
In the land of love and light;
Ripping waters, gently flowing,
GLADDEN. all that city bright.
In that home of wondrous beauty,
Now her Joys are ever new,
In companionship with Jesus,
And her loved sister gone before.
Mother, think then of thy angels,
Ever thine in mansions blest;
Round our Fathers throne In glory,
Resting on their Saviour's breast.
You will meet your darling children
Mid the glories of the SKIES
And the tears of separation
Never more shall dim your eyes.
SEC.
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The w. G. Il. o., of Bel Air, held its regular
monthly meeting on July 9th, at the residence
OF Mrs. Lee where we always meet on the LIST
large though we have about fifty members 1t
is desired that more will endeavor to meet with
us: Their presence, at least, would be encour-
aging. SECRETARY.
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ACCIDENT TO AN AGED LADY.-Thc mother
of Rev. j. W. Steele, formerly of Aberdeen, met
with a serious accident in Stafford county,
Virginia, on Thursday last Rev. Mr.. Steele
was driving pair of horses, and was accom-
panied by his wife, his mother, two children and
servant girl, and in descending steep hill, one
of the horses began kicking, and continued until
he forced the wagon into perilous position
All the occupants escaped unhurt except the
older Mrs. Steele, who in falling or jumping
from the carriage sustained fracture of her
right leg, just below the knee, which, owing to
her advanced age, may result seriously. Mrs.
Steele lives in Baltimore
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STABLE BURNED.-The stable of Mr.. John
Chatterton, near Pleasantville, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire, on Friday night of last week.
Mrs. Chatterton discovered the fire, and when
Mr. Chatterton got the spot 1t was too late to
save anything. A fine Jenfer Arabian mare,
valued at $500, buggy, harness, hay and feed,
everything, in fact that was in the building,
was destroyed. Mr.. Chatterton had an insur-
ance of $3.50 ON the stable in the Farmers
Mutual Company, of York, Pa, $500 on the
mare, s125 on the buggy and harness and $50 on
the contents of the barn, in a watertown IN. ~
company.
The fire is believed to have been ofincendlary
origin. Mr.. Chatterton has been particularly
unfortunate. Four years ago his meat house
was set on fire and destroyed; two years ago his
buggy was burned his chickens have been
poisoned, and tFo months ago his Arabian mare
was poisoned, but recovered to meet more
horrible death.
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DIED.

announcements of Marriages and Deaths free
Obituary Notices fUe cents per Hne.]
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Go ON THE
Odd Fellows Excursion

- .4fEeoh The attention of the public ia call
led to the excursion of the Odd Eel
lows of Benheim Lodge, of Aber-
deem, and Morning Star Lodge, of Havre de
Grace which is to come off
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w G. Il. 1.-THE meeting OF the Woman's
w. Christian Temperance Union, of Level
for July, will take place on the 10th, at 8 O'Clock
In the afternoon. 1t Is hoped all the members
will be present, and all friends of Temperance
are cordially invited. PRESIDENT,
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STUDENTS HoP.-The students of the Bel Air
Academy gave pleasant hop in the Town Hall,
on Thursday night of last week. Lyles string
band was in attendance. The hall was Taste
fully decorated with flags. Dancing was kept
up briskly until midnight, when refreshments
were served, after which the German was be.
gun. 1t was led by DR.. j. c. Butler, gracefully
assisted by Miss Maud Price, of Baltimore
Mrs. r. Fl. Mitchell, Mrs. Stevenson Archer and
Mrs. W. S. Richardson lent the aid of their
presence to the young students. The commit
tee of invitation consisted of j. F. Mitchell, j,
l.. G. Lee, j. W. Richardson, G. G. STREET. and
s. Archer, Jr. The party broke up at half past
one O'Clock. Among those present were the
Messrs. Symington, with their sisters; Miss
Maud Price, of Baltimore; Miss Agnes Cover,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. c. Watts; Misses Annie
Young Lizzie Street,, Mamie Norris, Helen
Lee, Hortense and Lizzie Hardesty, Blanche
Lee, BERTHE Young, Jessie Spicer, Estele Archer,
Virginia Lee, Maria Trimble, Lizzie Mitchell,
Carrie Richardson, Lavinia Bowman and Miss
Client; John F. Hays, Cover Street,, Henry,
Robert and Graham Archer, Edwin Il. Webster,
j. Edwin Webster, Stevenson Archer, Jr.,
Griffith Lee, Richard NJ. Janney, Fred. Williams,
Jas. F. Mitchell, Wilson Richardson, Willard
and Chapman Rouse
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The increase in the cost of collecting taxes.
over last year, is $2451.07. This, with the
damages to bridges and roads, by the food
of August, 1888, foots up about $40, 500 of
unavoidable expenses, as compared with the
cost of running the county government last
year. Deducting this sum from the aggre-
gate amount levied for, ($129, 10446,) it is
shown that the actual expenses of the coun-
ty, for the fiscal year just ended were $780,
0O4.46. Last year the levy, at so cents on
the $500, amounted 10 $102, 02S92. 1t thus
appears that the County Commissioners have
reduced the current county expenses by
about SIS, 424.46, as compared with last year.
To accomplish this commendable feat they
have reduced the appropriation to the public
schools 81, 662.1S, giving the School Com
missioners the full amount asked for by
them, namely 10 cents on the 500, or total
of $24, G56 72.
The Commissioners have also reduced the
regular appropriation on the public roads
$4,000, and have also cut down the special
levies for roads, granting those only which
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T AVN PARTY.-The ladies' of Emmanuel
IL Church will hold LAWN PARTY, on the
grounds adjoining the Reotory, on TUESDAY,
benefit of the Sunday School. Contributions for
the same will be thankfully received, and may be
sent to the teachers OF the school. 9jy
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CORNER STONE LAYING.-The Corner
~ Stone of Ames Chapel, NJ, e. Church, will be
laid on SUNDAY, July 18th. at Q o'clock, p. NJ,
by Good Hope Lodge, No. rs. OF Masons, of Bel
Air. An excursion of Good Templars, from Bal
timore, is also expected.
2ju Il. II. DANSBRY, Pastor
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DIED.
HANNA.-June 9Th. 1856, MABEL, infant
daughter of Il. A. and A. c. Hanna.
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The Maryland State School Teachers
Association met on Tuesday at Blue Noun
tain, Md. About 400 teachers were present.
The address Of welcome was by Major H.
Kyd Douglas, of Frederick. The President
of the association, Prof Soper, responded,
the chief subject of his address being "Teach-
ers and Teaching" He asserted that public
education was no longer an experiment. 1t
has evolved into a necessity. Topublc edu-
cation the support of our vast population is
pledged. Teachers are frequently handicap
ped by small salaries and the mpossiblities
SO often expected. Teachers should be en-
couraged in the great work of education by
being retained during good behavior. His
remarks struck an answering chord in the
breasts of all the teachers present.