The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-07-25


Esq, who, as the readers of The Agis will re-
member was badly hurt by his horse on the
30th of June last, died last Friday morning at
his home, near Aberdeen. He was unconscious
for several days after the accident, but after
ward rallied somewhat and was able to give an
account of how it occurred. He had driven
into the yard of Mr.. John H. Hopkins, near
Rollingsworth's spoke factory, to pay visit.
Mr.. Hopkins had gone to VanBibber station to
meet him, but missed him as he had come In
his own carriage. The horse he drove has
trick of dashng ont of the shafts as soon as re.
leased. Mr.. Harris had left one of the hold
backs buckled, and when the horse started he
struck MIR. Harris in the breast. He was found
unconscious in the yard when Mr.. Hopkins re-
turned. Mr.. Harris was SO years of age and
was highly respected and influential citizen
of the second district. He possessed strong
common sense, with integrity Of character and
a high sense of honor, which won for him the
esteem and regard of all who knew him. He
was q prominent member of Blenheim Lodge,
l. o. O. F , of Aberdeen. For many years he
had been a Justice of the Peace and he was for
merly an officer of registration. He leaves one
Mrs. Edward Cord and Mrs. Geo. A. Mitchell.
He was buried Sunday afternoon at Grove Pres
byterian church, by Blenheim Lodge. A dele
cation of Odd Fellows was also present from
Morning Star Lodge, of Havre de Grace. Rev.
c. l.. Damaron, of the NJ. E. Church South,
preached the funeral sermon and was assisted
in the services by Rev. J. l.. Walsh, of the M.
E. Church and Rev. David Jamison, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. w. b. Baker, J. T. Baldwin, James E.
Holloway, r. NJ. Taylor, John A. Mitchell and
Henry c. Bowman. j. e. Fletcher 4 Son had
charge of the funeral arrangements. The fu-
neral was probably the largest ever seen in this
county-from one thousand to fifteen hundred
people being present.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs.-The County Commissioners were in SEES
sion last Monday and Tuesday. All the mem
beers of the Board were present. The following
business was transacted
1t was decided to build bridge over Deer
Creek, at Thomas fording.
Constables Charles W. Lee, of the second dis
trict, and Isaac l.. Henry, of the fifth district,
led their bonds, which were approved.
The report of John w. Galbreath, Robert
McFadden and james w. McNabb, examiners
on the Pylesvile road, was taken up and con-
frmed.
A petition was received from j. A. Wetherall
and others, asking the Commissioners to place
Kate Robinson on the list OF outpensioners.-
Ordered filed.
The Board visited the Almshouse, and
found the Institution and farm in a satisfactory
condition.
The resignation of Joseph A. Price, collector
of the first district,w was accepted and VIM. Num-
nikhuysen was appointed in his place, with
commission of 3.75 per cent.
DR.. J. G. Butler, county Health Officer who
had been directed, at the previous meeting, to
investigate the cases of diphthers in the family
of Arthur Thomas, made the following report
The body of grand child of Arthur Thomas
was brought from Wilmington on June 18th,
1890, by Arthur Thomas and his daughter
The certificate for transportation was given of
death from ''lung trouble" The coffin was
opened and public funeral held on June 18th,
1890. The body was EN- balmed, though no
antiseptic precautions were taken or zinc lining
made 10 casket. On Friday, Goth June, Matte
Thomas, aged Is years. was taken with diph-
iberia. She died June 23d and was buried pri-
vately the same day. Sallie L., aged II years,
was taken 23d June and died Monday, 30th, and
was buried privately the same day. Maggie L.,
aged IL years, was taken June 26th and died
July 9th. Buried July 7ih. privately. Robt.
7. was taken July I'd, died 9Th and was buried
9th. Benjamin 7. taken July 5th, died 9Th and
was buried with Robt 7. same day. The funer-
al was private. David L., adult, was taken
July 9Th and had slight attack. He recos-
cred. Oliver T., adult, was sick for several
days, though not with throat trouble.
l found that the excreta, vomit and sputa had
been put in hole in the ground and covered
with earth without disinfecting. / had the top
heavily coated with lime aud more earth thrown
on, aud ordered that it should not be opened
1 found the rooms had been fumigsted with
sulphur, bichloride of murcury, used in wash
Ing, &c. ! ordered two beds, carpet and the
bed clothing to be burned, which will be re-
placed at the expense of the Health Board, and
also ordered yellow flag to be hung out.
understand from reliable sources in the neigh
borhood that the physician attending the child
in Wilmington refused to give certificate for
carrying the body on the railway, and the FAM
lily secured the necessary certificate from
another physician.
am, very respectfully.
j.. C. BUTLER.