The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-04-05

DEATH OF A CENTEEARTAN-Mrs Bridget
Kesrney died on Friday last, March Goth, at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Kelly,
near FalstOn, at the ripe old aye of 1O3 years
] month and 81 days. She was remarkably ac-
tive and retained all Of her faculties until the
last. Mrs. Kcarney was the widow of Francis
Kearney, who died in this county "a Years ago.
She was born in the parish of Mahera, county
Derry, Ireland, on the 81 OF February, 1855, aud
with her husband aud children calse to this
country AZ years pgo, settling in Hartford coun-
ty, where the family has resided ever since, te-
ing among our most respected citizens
Mrs kesrney leaves son, MIR. Francis
kearney, n well known farmer who lives near
Faliston, and two daughters, Mrs. Michael KEEL
ly aud Mrs. Michael Bradley, thu latter living
somewhere in the Allegany mountains.
The funeral of the venerable and much re-
specied old lady took place on Sunday from the
residence of her daughter the funeral services
being held in s.. Ignatius' Church, Hickory, in
the cemetery attached to which the intermeut
took place. The pastor, Rev. Father Fowler,
conducted the services and spoke in u feeling
manner of the virtues of the good old lady
The pall-bearers were Frank Kearney, (of
PatriCk,) Frank Kearney (of Frank John
Kearney, Dennis Kearney, Edward McCloskey
and Andrew Kelly, all of them ne news Of the
deceased
Personal MENTToN.-Mrs. Alonzo Forwood,
Of Claymont, Delaware, has been visiting Mr..
Packer Forwood, near Carsins' Run.
Miss Urth S. Prgg of Bel Air, is visiting
friends at Claymont, Delaware.
Edward A. Baldwin, ofLeve, is improving and
it is hoped will soon be as well as ever.
Mr. d. e. Wharton Smith, of Darlington, has
been visiting in Philadelphia.
Miss Lillian May Kirk of Darlington, has
been i'll, but is couvalesceut.
Mrs. Hughes, wife of VIM. II. Hughes, Dr.,
near Norrisville, has been very III, but was
little better at last accounts. Drs. Harkins,
Andrews, Free and Turner are attending her.
Messrs. Albert Roberts and VIM. II. Bowen,
with their families, have removed from near
ChurchVile TO Philadelphia.
Mr.. Joseph Bonn, his mother and sister, Of
Baltimore lately paid visit to Mr.. James NJ.
Scarf, Taylor. Mi. Bonn is an excellent photo
graphic artist and took some fine views of
Mr.. ScarfFs residence and of family groups.
Mr.. Hugh A. Jones, OF Casteton, has return
ed from pleasant visit TO Philadelphia.
Mise Maria X. Allibone, who has been visiting
friends and relatives in New York, Riverton,
n. D., Philadelphia and Rosevile returned to
her home, near Allibone pos,oflice on Thurs
day OF last week, much improved in health
Lieut.. Charles Allibonc, of the U. s. Navy, who
had been visiting his brother, Mr.. Thomas
Allibone, left last week.
Mrs. William Gibson, lately of Norrisville,
formerly Mrs. William Herman, of Bel Air, is
critically i'll, with Brights disease, at her home,
400 Z. Lanvale street, Baltimore.
Mr.. E. E. Pyle, of Pylesvlle and A. Z. Brad
ley, of Clermont Mills, returned from Philadel.
pha, this week, where they have been select
ing their spring stock Of goods.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL COMMISSION
ERs.-The School Commissioners, Messrs. Rouse
and Whileford, met on Tuesday
Delegations, consisting of DR.. Silas Scarboro
and others, from school No. IL, fifth district /;
DR.. Luther Mason, James NJ. Scarf and others,
representing school No. 90, fourth district,
and Howard Bateman and Others, from Van
Bibber station, were before the board, asking
that new school houses be built at the places
represented by them. The board advised all of
them to go before the County Commissioners
and agreed to consider their respective
claims when they ask the County Commission
ers for the annual levy.
A petition for colorcd school near Kirk
wood was ordered filed.
1t was agreed to exchange portion of the
lot of No. Il, fourth district with Thomas
Boughter, each party to bear one.half the ex-
pense
The arrangements for the future running of
Abingdon school were left in the hands of Com
miss Toner Rouse and the Examiner
The Secretary was directed to purchases safe
for the office.
1t was ordered that all coored schools where
the attendance would justify it, be kept open
until May 81, and tho llavre dc Grace aud Bel
Air coOred schools until June 3Oth, if the pa
irons of each would pay onchalf the expense
thereof
The Treasurer WAS directed to deduct from
the salary OF a. l.. Presbury, late teacher of
school No. !, coored, fifth district the bill for
witul damages to the school house.
The confirmation of Miss Emma Warner, as
teacher of school No. II, second district, was
ordered.
The Truppe school, fifth district, was order
ed closed, for want of support during the sum-
mer term.
The board will meet again May 9TH.