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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

CHIsTMAs DAY-Christmas was ushered in
long before dawn by the firing of guns and
bombs. The day would have been unusually
Quiet, in Bel Air, except for the racket made by
small boys with fire crackers, torpedoes and toy
pistols. Open houses were kept by Messrs. w
Smithson Forwood, J. H. e. Watts, Jos. E.
Bateman, John H. Fisher and others.
Religious services were held at the Methodist
Episcopal church, at 6 A. M, but for want ola
rector there were no service at the Episcopal
church. number of persons attended mass
at the same hour at st. Ignatius' Catholic
Church, Hickory, Rev. Father Fowler, pastor.
Christmas trees were lighted in many houses
and the little folks were made happy by gifts
from Santa Claus. Although times are hard the
storekeepers report that Christmas trade was as
large as usual.
Christmas wound up with snow storm
which began at about six O'Clock in the even
ing.
WELL MERITED SUCCESSFUL. j. A. G. Allen,
of this county, for year or more General
Manager of the Potomac Pulp Company, at
Hagerstown, Md, has resigned that position
to serve as General Manager ofthe Beaver Creek
Lumber Company, of Davis, West Virginia
with handsome salary. He took charge on
January LIST. This company is composed chiefly
of citizens of Hartford, its President being MIR.
B. Gilpin Smith, Mr.. Harvey W. Stokes being
the Treasurer. They have lately purchased TO-
600 acres of woodland in West Virginia, and are
building one of the largest lumber mills in that
State, where employment will be given to
several hundred men. They are also construct
ing about 10 miles of railroad, which they will
own and operate themselves.
Mr.. Allen, who is a son of Mr.. Edward NJ.
Allen, of Hartford county, although quite a
young man, has shown business capacity of
high order, and is well qualified to have charge
of large and important enterprises.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

PERSONAL MENTIoN.-Mrs. James Lee is
sick at her home near Thomas Run.
Ex-Gov. Samuel ]. Kirkwood, of Iowa,
celebrated his 77th birthday, last Saturday.
Gov. Kirkwood is q native of Hartford county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

"The time of year for reforming the world
ihas come round again." says Charles Dudley
I Warner in his New Years editorial in Har-
per's Magazine and those who are moved to
amy special feeling or conduct by anniversa-
ries-which is the case with the majority
certainly connect the first day of the year
with reformation of life and manners.
We, belonging as we do to the majority,
In this respect. find ourselves disposed to Sc
rlous thoughts at this season. when the old
year has passed'away from us and the New
Year is beginning to dawn. We desire to
say something that may be cheering and
>Ngipful.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

INSTALLATION AND BANoUET.-Tbe installa-
ton of newly-eiected officers of Mount Ararat
Masonic Lodge took place in the Temple, on
the evening of the festival of st. John the Evan
pelist. Mr.. William Wann was rejected Tyler,
a position he has held for many years; Mr..
Frank E. Gorrell was appointed Senior Deacon,
DIR. ]. Camp Butler Junior Deacon, and Rev. 8.
A, Hoblitzell was reelected Chaplain. Upon
the conclusion of the ceremonies, the members
of the lodge, about fifty in number, repaired to
the Changers Hotel, rhomas E. Harris, pro-
prietor, where splendid supper was served.
The newly installed officers are: Walter W.
Preston, Worshipful Master; j. Thos. G. Hop
Hopkins, Senior Warden John A. Young, Jun
ior Warden Isaac Amos, Treasurer; Geo. R.
Cairnes, Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
MI. Il. church south, Aberdeen.


The NJ. E. Church South Sunday School. of
Aberdeen, held their annual Christmas enter
tainment onChrlstmas Eve, and it was decided
success. The decorations were simple but pleas
ing. large tree filled the rostrum. The pro-
gramme. which consisted of Rotations and dia-
logues, interspersed with music. was rendered
in a delightful manner. Among the pleasing
features of the evening was the recitation and
solo by Miss Bessie Travers. and recitation
christmas in Drunkard's Home" by Miss
Lizzie Neale. Others of the school taking part
were Misses Annie Slice Carrie Cord, Lucy Mo
Commons. Edna Hopkins, Hilda Thompson,
Priscilla Livezey, Susie Slice. Ida Damaron. Edith
Irwin. Katie Noble, Grace Cole, Helen GALLON,
Rosa Harkins. Annie Livezey, Masters George
Cord and John Livezey. The choir sang several
choice selections. The music and entertain
ment in general were under the direction of MIR.
.. c. Michael. with Miss Emma Cronin as the
accomplished organist and Mr.. F. A. Brown, cor
netist. Others of the choir were Miss Belle
Nichols, Miss Estelle Michael, Miss Mary Il.
Richardson. Misses Carrie and Susie Hays: Messrs.
W. B. Richardson and w. H. Cronin. The sing
ing was highly and justly praised. Bags filled
with candy and nuts were distributed to the
children. Rev. David Jamison, of the Grove
Presbyterian church, made pleasing address,
Miss Emma Cronin was presented with beauti-
full water set, from FIVE members of her class
Rev. G. L. Damaron made the. presentation
speech. Miss Cronin was much pleased. W.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

HOME AGAIN.-Hon. Herman Stump and his
nephew, Mr.. Bertram N. Stump, arrived at
Waverly, COL Stump's esidence, near Bel Air,
on Monday even ing. They left Hartford about
the middle of November, with the sub-Commit-
tee of immigration of Congress, of which Col.
Stump is member, for the Pacific Coast, where
the committee Investigated the Chinese labor
question at Seattle, Tacoma, San Francisco, Los
Angeles, New Mexico and other places. The
thermometer, when they crossed the Colorado
desert, stood at 90 degrees. They returned by
way of the Southern Pacific Railroad, extending
their journey through Florida. Their trip
covered distance of 9, 700 miles and was made
without an accident. Both gentlemen were
much improved in health by their travels.
Col. Stump left for New York on Wednesday
but expects to be in Bel Air next Monday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
Grace Chapel, Hickory.

An interesting Christmas celebration was held
at Grace Episcopal Chapel, on Wednesday after
noon. Addresses were delivered by Rev Jas;
the children sang carols. The opening address
wasby Bertha Cook and there was Christmas
acrostic by nine children. each of whom rected
verse and presented a letter of the word
Christmas. There were also recitations by Pearl
Grafton. Bessie, Maggie. Minnie and Grace For
wood. Willard Legg and others. Then the Christ
mas tree was lighted and gifts distributed. Mrs.
Howard Hanway was the organst.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

SALES OF LAND.-On Monday Mr.. s. A. Will
liams, as trustee, sold at public sale, at the
Court House. the real estate of the late Charl-
ton W. Billingslea, as follows: 1875 acres to
John McKee, for 81, 500; $50 acres, being the
home place, to VIM. D. Harryman, for s6,700.
MIR. Harryman subsequently sold the property
to George F. Burnley, for the same price. John
j. Alexander was the auctioneer.
At the same time Mr.. Williams, as trustee,
sold the Elizabeth A. Ely property, consisting
of 60 acres, near Pleasantville, to James E. Ely,
for 81 500 George A. Cairnes, auctioneer.
On the same day Mr.. Williams, as trustee,
sold 213 acres of the Hays property, situated on
the road from Bel Air to Churchville, to Mr.. F.
R. Williams, for 81, 100. George A. Cairnes,
auctioneer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
B e l. Al r, M d.

WIKI PAun, Of Webster, is Authorized to re
eeiyEsnd collect Subscriptions for The 6Qis.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.-Mrs g. Smith
Norris, assisted by other ladies, gave Christ
mas entertainment for the children of the neigh
borhood, at her home near Bel Air, last Tues
day. The little folks enjoyed themselves i'm
mensely, a liberal treat having been provided
for them. Each child received bag of candy
and gift An address on Christmas was read
by Mr.. H. Hobart Keech. Mrs. Norris and the
other ladies who were instrumental in getting
up this Christmas treat, deserve great credit
and praise for their laudable undertaking, and
this is an example which might be well follow
ed. little time and money devoted to filling
up with bright recollections the lives of child
rem which misfortune has made dark and
dreary, would be we'll spent every Christmas.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
Public Sale
A BUTCHERING OUTFIT, &c

Belpg DESTROYS of leaving the country will
sell al Public Sale, at my residence in AoinR-
don,
ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1891.
At 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
The following PERSONAL PROPERTY, to wit
A Complete Butchering Outfit, consisting of
Butcher Wagons. in good order; Iron 70 8,
Knives Cleavers, large Ice Box and all other
necessary appliances for the business;2 Horses,
good workers and drivers; Leather-Top Bug
~, in good order, Road Cart, sets Single Har-
ness set Double Carriage Harness, P"w, Hsr-
row, Cultivator, IA Hot-Bed Sashes and many
other things too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE-All sums of $40 and under
Cash on the day of sale; On sums over that
Amount q credit of four months will be given,
on notes with security approved by the auc-
tioneer, barring interest from the day Of sale.
J. g. EMMORD. e.
JOHN ]. ALEXANDER, Auctioneer.
cyl also offer at Privafe Sale my Property.
beautifully situated in Abingdon. consisting Of
1 A GOOD HOUSE, With water at the
6 door, and afsl-cas 'OuttuildIng", TO-
ssasI gether with two Building Lots contain
A&@4ng about FIVE ACRES. This property
is n every way desirable for the butcherinv bus
mess or as a home. Terms easy. Apply on the
pramis es or to
2jan3t ALLEN HOFFMAN, BEL Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

FOUND DEAD-Daniel Erhart, aged about 60
years, was found dead in bed, Tuesday morning,
Dec Both, at his home near Fallston. He had
been sick for some time but no serious appre-
hension was felt in regard to his health. The
cause of his death was supposed to be heart dis
ease. He was buried at Friendship M. E
Church, on Thursday, Rev. T. E. Peters Off
ciating. His wife, one son and eight daughters
survive him. The son is John Erhart, the
daughters being Mrs. Charles Cuttings, Mrs.
Frank Ely, Mrs. John Wiggers, Mrs. W. l..
Thomas, Amanda, Rebecca, Georgia and Kate
Erhart The deceased was millwright and
was well-known in Hartford county as we'll as in
York county, Pa, of which he was a native.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
FREDERICK w. BAKER, Editor.

~THE EGrs ia the oldest established nevs-
paper In Hartford county. 1t has q larger circu-
lstion among intelligent farmers, Gamers and
UsnSr business men than any other newspaper
, ssinanie advertising. medium for reaching all
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
Mt. Carmel Nj. p. Church.

The Christmas anniversary of the Sunday
School of Mt. Carmel NJ. P. Church, at Emmor-
ton. was decided success. The large church,
which was neatly trimmed with evergreens, was
crowded from door to chancel, many persons
being unable to find seats at all. A platform was
erected in front of the pulpit and was occupied
by the singers and speakers. The programme,
under the management of Mr.. e. e. Tuchton,
was well carried out. The choir, led by Mr.. Har-
and gentlemen. Misses Lizzie Magness and Ber-
tie Pyle were the organists The following is
the list of the children who took part in the ex-
ercises and recited their pieces very credtably ::
Harry Magness, Willie Heinbuch, Rhoda Archer,
Rena Ely, John Ganor, Wilson Wann, Marion
Dill, Alice Wilson, Minnie Ely, Wallace Rogers
Alice McNamee, Rosa White, Sammie Temple.
duet, Merry Christmas" was nicely sung by
two little girls, Rhoda and Maud Archer q
tableau was also presented of "a Stitch in Time
Saves Nine" by Misses Mollie James. Lizzie
and miss Muffet and Cobweb," by Wilson
Wanp, Marion Dill and Alice Wilson, were nice
ly rendered. The following young ladies also
acquitted themselves handsomely in their sever
al pieces which brought out considerable aD-
plause: Misses Annie Middendorf, Lille Graf
ton, Edna Grafton and BERTHE Lee. The last
named recited piece called 1.-The New Church
Organ" which was greatly enjoyed by all. In
fact all of these ladies recited read their sew
eral pieces with fine effect. After the distrbu-
ton of confectionery the pastor, Rev. s. A. Hob
liizell, in behalf of the church and school, pre-
sented Miss Lizzie Magness,lw beautiful
as organist during the year. "A handsome Bible
was also presented through Mr.. H.. by Miss Mol
lie James, to John Gainor, a scholar in her class
for good attendance.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
PUBLIC SALE

One handsome Black Hawk Mare, years old
very fast, a prompt, fearless driver, sound as a
dollar and as tough as hickory | Gray Mare
suitable for all purposes; Bay Mare, in foal,
good worker; Brown Mare, sired by Blacks
hambletonian-a very fast trotter, bred to
old next spring. sired by Thorndale Idol. out of
Black Hawk Mare, | Bay Colt, 6 months old.
by Red Eye, Young Jersey Cow, soon to come
in profit, Guernsey Cow, giving milk, l Sow
and Pigs, registered Berkshire Brood Sow, will
fsrrow about April LIST; Road Cart, Pheton.
Wagon, Ok Cart, l Wheebarrow, Champion
Mower, as good as new, Empire Wheat Drill,
Corn Drill, Sulky Corn Workers, Horse Rake,
and Tomato Hitler, Acme Harrow, w Harrow,
Advance and Oliver Chilled Flows, Cultivators,
Forks, Rakes, Mattocks. Picks, OK Yokes, Cow
Brides, Halters, Collars of all kinds Hay by the
ton and Fodder by the bundle together with
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02

The entertainment at the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Bel Air, Tuesday evening. was a
great success. and the large crowd present. in
Guiding little ones in the front part of the
church. for whose especial benefit the festivities
were arranged, fully enjoyed the exercises.
The walls were adorned with festoons of ever
greens and there were two large Christmas trees
beautifully trimmed. In the centre, where the
pulpit stands, was a large cross with evergreens
gracefully draped to the sides and underneath
WAS brilliantly decorated cedar. revolved by
some unseen mechanism. The exercises opened
With an organ voluntary by Miss Mamie Dean,
after which there were recitations by Larew
Porter, Hebb Smith, Willie Anderson, Lucy
Smith. Mabel McCumpsey and Sue Smith, inter-
spersed with duet by Mary Warren and Mary
Liugan, children's chorus, quartette by DR.. Ben
jamin Smith, Frank Keen, Misses Alice Jeffrey
and Bessie Lingan, accompanied by Messrs.
French and E. L.. Flory. cornetists; cornet solo
by Wm. A. French, and a very pretty acrostic
by nine little girls. AS each one spoke her verse
a letter was shown, spelling the word Christ
mas" Rev: J. M. Slarrow. pastor, delivered a
Christmas address, which contained many whole
some truths applicable to any season of the year.
Then came a most interesting part of the enter
tainment, the distribution of the gifts and good
things, after which the choir sang GOOD Night
and the audience were dismissed with the bene-
dictiOn.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
NJ. p. Church, Bel Air.

. The M. P. Church, Bel Air, Rev. s. A. Hoblitzell
pastor, was comfortably flied, on Friday evening
Dec 10Th, when a pleasant entertainment was
ture on the organ, by Miss MariCH Chesney, which
was followed with prayer by the pastor and sing
ing by the choir. Atableau, "Rebecca at the Well,
Alice Treadway, Lulu Hunter, Nellie Chesney
Florence knofer, Fannie Osborn and Frank Keen
There were also recitatons by Frank Cox. Lulu
Hoopman, Melville Knofler. Luda Keen, Roland
Swartz, Raymond Hoopman, Fannie Keen, Ida
Groom and Mabry Carroll, A bass solo and
GLORIOUS. by Pearl Wilson, Frank. Howard and
ents were distributed by Messrs. John G. Rouse
Superintendent; John A. Slater. Secretary, and
class. after the distribution, presented to him a
gold headed umbrella. The presentation was
made on behalf of the class. by Mr.. Rouse The
pressed his thanks to his pupils.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-01-02
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Bel Air.

The Christmas CELEBRATION for the pupils of Em-
manuel Sunday School, Bel Air, took place on the
same night. The attendance was not large, pro-
badly ON account of the incement weather. The
music was excellent. Solos were sung by Miss
Blanche Lee, and choruses by Miss Lee. assisted
by Misses Millie Young, Rev. NJ. G. Stryker, Mr..
Isaac s. Warren and Mr.. III. A. McCOnkey,
number Of donations for the poor were received,
which will be distributed by the Kings Daughters
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-24
FIRE AT HopK1Nsv111E.
-Four Stores Totally Destroyed by an
Early Morning Blaze.

Hopkinsville had another fire
Monday morning, which resulted in
the total destruction of four store
houses. The fire originated in Miles
Vests store, and in an incredibly
short time, says the New Era, it
spread to adjoining buildings, result
ing in the following, damage:
byron West had the front of his
saloon damaged and great deal Of his
stock ruined. Kinkaid & Wading-
toms store was slightly burned and
their stock damaged, but their insur-
ance, $1,000 on stock and 81 800 on
building, will cover all losses. The
two houses belonging to Miles West
and the two owned by J. p. Tate
were entirely consumed, together
with their contents. We could not
learn how much insurance West had,
but we understand he had 81 600 and
possibly more, on his two houses. y
81. p. Tate had 81 900 insurance on
his stock and like amount on his
two houses, which will not cover his
loss. The origin of the fire is un.
known"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-24
THE BROWN MATTER.
Application Made to Judge Morrow to
Issue a Warrant.

This morning a court of inquiry
was held Ivy Judge Morrow on the
City Judge matter. Messrs. f. w.
Dabney, f. NJ. Flack and A. Fl. An
derson, members of the council, and
w. p. Winfree, city auditor and
treasurer, and q. M. Bell, city attor-
ney, appeared and were examined
under oath, touching the charges
that had been made. They all testi-
fed as to the facts set out in the re.
port made by the investigating com
mittee to the city council, and filed
the report with their several state
ments.
Several days ago Judge Brown
stated that he apprehended warrant
would be issued and in the event it
was he wished to waive an examin-
ing trial and give hond for his APP.
pearance before the Circuit court in
March.
On Saturday the Judge served no.
tire in writing on the correspondent
of the Courier-Journal and the
Times, that what he termed the Gin
fernal persecution" should be discon-
tinucd. 1t is rumored that the Judge
will begin action against the Amer
lean for $25, 600 for libel.
Judge Morrow has the papers and
affidavits under advisement. "-Nea0
Era, %.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-24
A GREAT MAGAZINE.
The Century's Programme in 1924
New Life Of Columbus''-Articles
for Farmers, Etc.

That great American periodical, The Cen
tat,,y, is going to Guido it's own unrivaled re-
corder in its programme for 1892 and as
many OF its new features begin with the No
vember number, new readers should com.
mence with that issue.
In this number are the opening chapters OF
"THE NAULAHKA,"
a novel by Rudyard Kipling, the famous
author of "Plain Tales from the Hills
written in collaboration with an American
writer, Wocott Balesteir. 1t is the story of a
young man and young woman from a
blooming" Colorado town, who got into In
dia, he in search of a wonderful Jeweled
necklace, called 1.-THE Naulahka" from
which the story tax es It's name), and she as a
physician to women. The novel describes
their remarkable adventures at the court OF
an Indian maharajah. Besides this, The
Century will print three other novels during
the year, and great number of short stories
by the best American story writer's.
The well known hurnorist, Edgar w. Nye
("Bill Nye'D is to write a series of amusing
sketches which he calls his "autobiogra-
phies" the first one of which, 1.-THE Autobi-
ography of Justice of the Peace" is in No
November. This number also contains q
valuable and suggestive article on "The Food
supply of the Future" which every farmer
should read, to be followed by number OF
Others
OF GREAT PRACTICAL VALUE TO FARMERS,
treating especially of the relations of the
Government to the farmer, what it is doing
and what it should do. This series will in
clude contributions from officers of the De-
parlment of Agriculture, and other
well-known men will discuss 1.-THE farmers
Discomfort" "Cooperation," etc, etc.
A celebrated Spanish writer is to furnish a
life of Columbus" which will be brilliant
ly illustrated, and the publishers of The
Century have arranged with the managers of
the Worlds Fair to print articles on the
buildings, etc.
One of the novels to appear in 1892 is
A STORY OF NEW YORK LIFE
by the author of "The Anglomaniacs," and
the magazine will contain a great deal about
the metropolis during the year,-among
other things a series ofillustrated articles on
'The Jews in New York" In November is
an illustrated description of "The Players
Club" founded by Edwin Booth, and one of
the features of the splendidly illustrated
Christmas (December) number is an article
on 1.-THE Bowery."
TO get The century send the yearly sub
scripton price (S4OO) to the Century Co.,
Union Square, New York, N. Y
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-24
rARnY JUSTICE.
a Man Arrested for aIIing a Boy TWEEN
tv-FiVe Years Am

ty-Five Years Ago.
KITTANNING, Pa, Nov. 93.-In Sep
tember 1866, Shields A. Rosenberger,
while picking cherries without per7nis-
sion upon the premises of John B. Ruff
ner, was hit with stone and felled to
the ground, from the effects of which he
died few moment lator. On the 9TH
inst, a quarter Of a century after the
occurrence, Mr.. Ruifner, now Of West
Franklin township, in this county, was
arrested to answer for the murder of
young Rosenberger as aforesaid. Friday
he was bound over at the preliminary
hearing before Justice Donaldson to APP
pear and answer at the court Of oyer
and terminer at the December session.
No actual eyewitness Of the occurrence
were called Friday. but from admissions
subsequently proven to have been made
by Rufner, sufficient evidence seems to
have been CLEANED to warrant the pres
ent step. The long time intervening be-
tween the occurrence and this action is
attributed to the removal, shortly after,
of the father Of Roscnbar8er from the
county and his inability, through lack
OF means, to urge the prosecution. II is
also said that tie ill-will of outsiders has
prompted the revival Of the action at
this late day.