The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-07-17

score of 6-3, Ga.
| PERSONAL MENTIoN.-Mrs. T. B. Franklin
and child and Mrs. Bennett, of Philadelphia,
are visiting at Mr.. George L. VanBibber's fer
the summer.
Mr. VIM. Il. STREET., of Falston, returned
! last week from business trip to the West,
| during which he visited his brother, Mr.. James
A. Street, in. Indianapolis. Mr.. STREET. says
that the wheat crop OF Indiana is one OF the
largest and best ever grown there.
! Hon. Herman Stump, who has been quite sick
at his residence, "Waverly,'' near Bel Air, is bet
ter and was able to be at his Office for a short
time, on Monday. Miss Kate Thompson is
critically ill, at "Waverly."
Miss Mollie E. Sweckendiek, of Baltimore is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. VIM. N. Vogts, of Kcll.
willie.
Visitors at Churchville.-Dr. Horace Win
chester is at Rev. Mr. Coburn's. Miss Laura
Hanson is at Mr.. David Ranson's. Miss Annie
Chamberlain is at Mr.. A F. Hays.
Miss Lille Wissel and Miss Ella Lynch, of
Baltimore, are visiting Miss Mary A. Sullivan,
at VanBibber.
Mr.. Johu H. Ford, of Boston, Mass, returned
home on Tuesday last. He is son of Mr.. VIM.
g. Ford, of VanBibber, to whom he and his
family paid short visit.
NJ ISIS Ida V. Cain, daughter of Mr.. Thomas
Cain, of Boothby Hill, is paying visit to her
cousin, Miss Matte Mitchell, of Bay View, near
Hayre de Grace.
| SUDDEN DEATH OF MAHLoN THOMPSON
Mr.. Mahlon Thompson, well-known citizen,
dropped dead, last Saturday afternoon, in the
road near his home at High Point. In the morn
ing he carried the mall from High Point to
| Pleasantyille. When he returned he asked his
wife TO hurry up dinner, as he was very hungry.
After dinner, which he ate with apparent relish,
he had a colt harnessed and led the animal
around to get 1t used to harness. When about q
quarter of mile from High Point store, which is
kept by his son, Isaac w. Thompson, he let 60
the rope attached to the bride, threw up both
hands and sank to the ground without uttering
a word. A colored boy who was assisting him
in the management of the colt, seized the rope
and Fastening back to the store with the colt
told Mr.. Thompson what had occurred. The
latter ran 10 the spot, tore open his fathers
clothing aud placed his hand over his heart, but
it had ceased to beat.
| The deceased was y years Of age and leaves
wife, who was daughter Of the late Isaac
Whitaker one son, MI. Isaac Whitaker Thomp-
son, the well-known merchant at High Point,
and one daughter, Miss Matte Thompson.
The deceased was highly respected citizen.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, at Rock
Spring Church. Appropriate remarks were
made at the house by Darlington Hopes, the
services at the grave being conducted by Rev.
T. E. Peters. The pail bearers were VIM. B.
Jarrett, John 8. Dallam, o. N. Whitaker, John
Moores, Geo. Y. Maynadier and VIM E. Ham
way. Henry 6. Walker had charge OF the
fuperal arrangements.
PROHIBITION PARTY NoMINATIoNs.-Delt-
gates to county convention to nominate
prohibition ticket to be voted for in Novem Der
next met in Bel Air last Saturday. The chair
man, Mr.. P. F. Ball, called the meeting to order
and after prayer by Rev. Harry Mitchell, Mr..
Isaac S. Warren chosen Secretary.
| A committee Of nominations was appointed,
consisting Of VIM. G. Jeffery, j. c. Gilbert, J. NJ.
Mack lem and Rev. Mr.. Fleming. Their report,
as follows, was adopted.
For the State Senate.-P. F. Ball.
For the House of Delegates Winfield Baker,
DR.. Benjamin Smith, Newlin N. Smith, Philip
| u. Spencer.
For Clerk OF the Circuit Cout.-O. C.
| Michael.
For Judges of the Orphans Court.-Thomas
Smithson, Charles James and j. NJ. Macklem.
For County Commissoners.-JA A. Wethersll,
James l.. Dopahoo, John II. Grafton, j. e. Gill
| bert, Charles Y. Thomas.
For Sheriff.. II. Ball.
For County Surveyor.-lsaacS s. Warren.
A committee on platform WAS appointed,
consisting of Rev. Harry Mitchell, Rev. J. NJ.
slarrow, Winfield Baker, Thomas smithson and
2. G. Spencer The committee reported that
owing to want of time and the importance of
the matter In hand they were not prepared 10
announce a platform at this meeting. They
suggested that the preparation of platform be
delegated to Rev. ]. NJ. Slarrow, and their sug
| gestion was adopted.
The appointment Of delegates to the State
| Convention, which meets at Glyudon July goth
| was left to the chairman.
| The Executive Committee was limited TO three
from Bel Air, together with the chairman of the
several district committees appointed Feb. % h,
1S9l-three TO constitute quorum when called
together by the chairman, z. F. Ball.
| The Central Committee elected is as follows
P. F. Ball, Chairman VIM. q. Jeffery and Rev.
j. NJ. Slarrow.