The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-12-05
FOCAL Aftatrs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

4ASSAA1s
An increase of pension has been granted to
George Courtney, of MichaelsviIle.
The miller at Bush Mills accidentally fell
through hatchway in the mill, few days ago,
and broke two of his ribs.
"A mare belonging to Mrs. Mary Cunning
ham, on Broad Creek, had its back broken, a
few days ago, by an accidental fall.
If the popular belief is correct that the first
three days of December rule the winter, we
may look out for cold winter and plenty of
snow.
Mr.. VIM. H. Lockard, of Forest Hill, saved
liz dozen eggs and raised 60 chickens, from nine
hens, from the 1 st of December, 1889, to the LIST
of December, 1890. A good showing, indeed.
Mr.. James R. Whiteford, station agent at
Cambria, M. c. Railroad, reports that railroad
charges for the shipments of freight from that
place, during the month of November, amount
ed to between 500 and $500.
IA preliminary meeting of packers was
held at Aberdeen, yesterday, to arrange for the
organization of a joint stock company for the
manufacture of tin cans. Mr.. James b. Baker
has offered building free of charge.
Mr.. VIM. Scarf, of Stockton, shot and
killed, on Saturday last, at Ricketts, Point,
young swan, which weighed 10 pounds. 1t was
pronounced by many who saw it the largest
young swan ever killed at that place.
Last Saturday evening, as Mr.. Walter Fin
ney, Cashier of the Second National Bank of Bel
Air, was returning to his home near Church
willie, his wagon broke down, precipitating him
to the ground. Fortunately he escaped with
out injury.
An entertainment in the Town Hall, OAR
lington. on Thanksgiving night, was a success.
1t consisted oftableaux and little play, entitled
"Poor Pillicoddy." The proceeds were for the
purpose of erecting sheds for horses and yehi-
Giles at Grace Memorial Church.
Edgar Williams, aged twelve years, son Of
Mr.. B. ]. Williams, of Darlington, had q piece
Of his ear bitten of by vicious horse, on
Thursday of last week. The piece was found
afterwards and attached by DR.. Sappington.-
1t is not known, however, whether the severed
member will reunite or not.
The high license law went into effect in
Cecil county, on Monday. Two hotels and
three saloons were licensed in Elkton, one
saloon and one hotel in Port Deposit and one
hotel in Conowingo. The yearly license 10
$3.50 for hotels and $3.50 for saloons The clerk
of the Circuit Court received 81 1888 "a forliquor
licenses.
-McGsw & Brothers, formerly of Hartford
county, have been engaged for the past year
or two in canning at Smyrna, Del. They con-
template removing their plant, enlarging 1t and
running throughout the year at Newark, DEL,
where inducements are offered them. The citi-
zens of Smyrna are trying to raise $40 900 as an
inducement for them to remain.
james Watson, son of Mr.. James A. Wat
son, formerly merchant at Fallston, Hartford
county, carried off the honors at an elocution-
ary contest held recently In the Congregational
church of Pierce City, Missouri, of which Rev.
j. B. Crane, also formerly of this county, is
pastor. A local paper pronounces Jamie "quite
finished young orator." He was awarded the
medal and 1t was conceded that the award was
we'll deserved.
The Rev. Dr. George Morrison is announced
to preach at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Sun
day next, December 9TH, at IL o'clock, A. M
DIR. harrison, since the building of the new
| church, In which is q memorial window to his
father, by the congregation Of Bethel, has not
| before visited this church. His father, the
Rev. DR.. George Morrison, was pastor Of Bethel
| from 1922 to 1887. His remains are inferred In
Bethel Cemetery.
The public sale of stock and farm utensils
| belonging to Mr.. Clement D. Hopes, by Mr.. J..
T. C. Hopkins, trustee, will take place at the
residence of Mr.. Hopes. near Sandy Hook, on
Monday, Dec. 9Th, beginning at 10 o'clock, A.
| NJ. The sale will include over 40 pure-bred and
grade Jersey cows, heifers and calves, together
with hogs, farming Implements, &c. This is q
splendid opportunity for persons DESTROYS Of
1 purchasing well selected dairy stock.
1
Col. STUMP ON Hrs TRAvELs.-Congressma
! Stump, with the subcommittee on immigra-
ton of the House, was at Seattle, Washington,
| on Nov. 25th, and expected to leave the next
morning for Port Townsend, returning to Seattle
last Friday. The committee have examined
many witnesses, at various points, touching
| foreign immigration and its effect upon Ameri-
can labor and especially the effect of Chinese
/ immigration. The Spokesman ofSpokane Falls,
| describes Col. Stump as follows.
t'Col Stump is distinguished looking man,
with gray hair and mustache, of soldiery
bearing and typical Southern manners, amiable
4 and devoid Of bruequenese. He 10 somewhat
| acquainted with Spokane and speaks 10 glowing
/ terms Of Its citizens and resources"