The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-09-26

Darlington has taken new lease of life and
purpose TO mention some of its more important
industries and improvements. Driving into the
town from the South, the first important place IS
the hardware store WheelwFlghE ana niacHs ,n
of this popular firm has caused 1t to purchase q
new steam engine and boiler, which Will be placed
In position this week. This takes the place ol q
sweep horse power, which has been used 1or some
time. This firm keeps in stock wagons, wheel
wright and blacksmith material. besides well
stocked hardware department. and Justly deserves
the patronage of the neighDorhood. Mr. Ed. A.
Gorrell is the efficient assistant.
Otto Monsees keeps shoemaker shop on the
opposite side of the street. and few doors up. on
the same side is the tailoring establishment OF Mr.
ing apparel for men and boys. His trade Is grow
ing, and the atfable and urbane treatment which
the people have received at the hands OF Mr. Wynde
has made him a general favorlte.
The large general stores are those of Mr. B. j.
Williams, Emlen Bros, and Mr.. George ID. White
lock. These ali well stocked with goods of ex-
cellent quality and endless variety. and serve the
wants OF the village in most satisfactory manner
The drug store is well stocked, the proprietor
being Mr.. Z. Savage Shure.
j. p Kirk is the village painter.
The bakery of the village is kept by Mr.. Thos
Fl. C. Reed, who in addition to his large local trade
runs two wagons into the neighboring villages and
towns.
Mr.. John Dolman keeps well stocked tin store.
VIM. B. Selfe has blacksmith shop in the north
end of the village, and by doing excellent work,
has made himself a good trade.
Mr.. W. H. II. Whfteford Is the cabinet maker
and undertaken OF the village. he Is also Chief OF
our local Fire Department, which with its extin-
gushing apparatus, manned by twenty stalwart
men, is in excellent condition.
The Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Company
supplies our wants in that line, but we regret not
having Western Union Office also.
Our Town Hall, with seating capacity of 400 is
nearly new, and well furnished
g Our Doctors deserve especial praise for their
efficiency and urbanity. They are DIR. w. Stump
Whiteford, ali of whom are we'll and favorabiy
known not only locally, but throughout the county.
Bolts. DIR. Emmerson, dentist of Havre de Grace,
also has an office here, which he visits on certain
days i'll the week.
We have two mails day, our postmaster Being
DR.. H. Clay WhitefOrd.
Our town is furnished with excellent fresh meats
by the popular butchers, MIR. Joseph X. Hopkins
and Mr.. Charles SChwamb.
Justice of the Peace, Mr.. Henry r. Waters, at
tends to seeing fair play among us, and is abb,
assisted by the popular constable, Mr.. Richard 5.
Our churches are four In number, as follows:
Grace Memorial P. E. Church, Rev. Z. w. Wroth.
rector; NJ. E. Church, Rev; G. X. Sanner, pastor;
Orthodox or Friends served eS BY Geo L Scott and
fairly well attended and have Sunday Schools in
connection with them.
of the p. E. Church. The superintendent of the
p. Z. Sunday School Is Mrs. Caleb Emlen. The
superintendent of the M. L. S. S is Mr.: Jos. r.
Andrew who also presides as musical director of
the church and Sunday school.
We have two schools The account of the dedi-
cation of the new Academy building was fully
given in your last ISSUE The public school for the
present is held in the Town Hall. This school is
presided over by Prof. A. F. Galbreath. assisted
by Miss Matte Richardson. The private school is
that of the Orthodox Friends.
Our only two Incorporated affairs are those OF
the Town Hall and the Darlington Cemetery Com
pany. The latter is beautifully situated on one of
the high hills south of the town. 1t contains near
ly four acres, is well fenced and has beautiful
sanctuary near the entrance. The lots sell for from
$50 TO S45 each.
NOTES.
The beautiful ceremony of the maSons at the
dedication of the new Academy, last week. excited
universal admiration.
Much regret is expressed for Judge Price in the
burning of his barn.
Mr.. Henry E. Selfe received an ugly wound on
two fingers of his left hand, last week. while re-
pairing a thresher.
Some Philadelphia friends are visiting the phil
anthrophist, Mr.. ID. C. Wharton Smith.
Some new concrete pavement has been placed
on Main street.
In closing, Mr.. Editor would remark that with
our nearly 81 people, our superb location which
Is unsurpassed, our many advantages Of civiliZa-
ion in churches, schools, etc., and with prospect
in view that shall have railroad facilities in the
near future-what can hinder our progress?
The emancipation of Darlington is assured when
the steam engine shall reSound over these beauti-
full hills as it rushes onward with our people, who
shall be able to visit either Baltimore Philadel
pha in day, eating breakfast and supper at
home May the time soon come when this may be
done Is the wish of STELLA VIoLETS.