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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-03-31

Another Victim of Exposure on Inaugural
tion Day.

NoRRIsyILLE, March 2S Charles Graves,
son of Amos Graves, of Washington, d. c.,
formerly of st. Mary's county, Md, and grand
son of Mr.. Charles Yost of Shrewsbury, Pa,
died suddenly at the residence Of his father,
of measles followed by typhoid fever. Hewas
employed as letter carrier in Washington
and on the 4th of March by exposure contract
ed heavy cold which caused his death. He
was in the 23d year OF his age. On the I'D
day of March he sank into that sleep which
knows no awakening until the resurrection
morn.
In the year 1890 he was the guest of his
uncle, Jacob Yost, of Norrisville, and attend
ed school at that place, under the popular
teacher, the late 5. Allen Leib. He was an
urbane and polished gentleman, an earnest
Christian and much beloved by his school
mates and friends. His cheerful nature and
sunny disposition won him many warm
friends, during his residence here.
His funeral took place on Thursday the in
terment being made at Hopewell Cemetery.
His handsome casket bore the simple inscrip-
ton ''At Rest on a raised metal plate
His pail bearers were his associates of Norris,
vile school, Messrs. Frank Tyrrell, Ralph
Edie, Samuel McClung, Ross Tredway, Nor
gan McClung and Harry Yost.
The funeral ceremony was conducted bJ
Rev. Mr.. Hoovan, of Stewartstown, Pa. Mr.
VIM. Mummey took charge OF the casket.
A FRIEND
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a Dance In DIarshall's.

HARKINs, March 27.--A pleasant dane was
held on Tuesday night OF last week at the
residence of Mr.. N. g. Heaps, near Hark ms
postoffice. Music was furnished by Prof
Bowers string band of Baltimore. The occa,
sion was one to be long remembered by those
present. Among those present, besides Mr.
Heaps family, were Charity Duncan. Irene
Kent, Mamie Sanders. Kate GIackin Maggie
Glackin, Haywood Kent Thomas Lowe
Hayes Sanders, Ida Flehart and Mary Allen.
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Messrs. Frank Bateman, William S Hanna
and William T. Bilingsca, II committee of
Loyal Council, Junior Order u. a. NJ. of Bel
Air, have received from Mr.. and Mrs Hollis
Courtney the following acknowledgement of
the receipt of the handsomely engrossed resolu-
lions of the Council with regard to the death of
their only son, George II. Courtney. a member
of the order:
HAvRE DE GRACE, March 26, 1898.
To the Committee Loyal COuHct
.janior. o. o. AM
GENTLEMEN: 1t affords us pleasure to re-
ceive from your Cuncil this token of affection
and esteem, on account of the death of our
son.
1t is hard to part with an only child, one so
young, % years of age, just starting in the
world for himself, when everything looked so
bright and we had hoped that after we had seen
the SHOWS OF many winters he would be a
shield to us, but it has been decrCed otherwise.
He now lies quietly at rest in Angel Hill Gene
terry, overlooking the proud Susquehanna.
If it should be our good fortune to remain
to remember the members of your Council, who
held our son in such high esteem.
May your pathway be strewn with flowers
and the choicest blessings come to you all, is
the wish of
Your True Friends,
II. COURTNEY, JR., AND WIFE
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Three days is a very short time in which to
cure bad case of rheumatism but it can be
done, if the proper treatment is adopted, as
will be seen by the following from james Lam
bert, of New Brunswick, Ills: Il was badly
afflicted with rheumatism in the hips and legs,
when bought II bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. 1t cured me in three days. l am all
right to-day; and would insist on every one
who is afflicted with that terrible disease to Use
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and get well ut
once" so cent bottles for sale by Forwood 4
Briscoe, Druggists, Bel Air, Md.
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REAR ESTATE SOLD AND WITHDRAwN.-On
Monday, Messrs. Charles w. Michael and
Frank E. Gorrell, trustees, sold at public sale
at the Court House, the property belonging
to the late Henry Hollingsworth, colored,
situated in Bush River Neck, containing nine
acres of land, to d. Edmund Mitchell, for
1925. J. S. Richardson was the auctioneer.
The same day Mr.. j. 7 c. Hopkins, trustee,
offered at public sale the Jacob 2. Walker
property, situated near Level, containing 1874
acres of land. 1t was withdrawn at bid of
$500.
The same trustee also offered at public sale
the Gilbert property, containing IA acres, ~
ing near Norrisville It. was withdrawn for
the lack of an adequate bid.
Hugh T. Bay, as agent for George w. and
Lottie Tate, has sold 20 acres of land in the
vicinity Of Cambria, to Mary Ann Kreider, for
5000.
The property Of Mrs Scarf, 1876 acres, at
Mill Green, has been sold to William T. Bur-
kins, for 81, 500.
The property of Michael Gallease, near Mill
Green, has been sold by Mr.. Walter W. Pres
ton, trustee to Mrs Mary Magness, for $500.
James b. Baker has sold to his brother,
Charles w. Baker, farm of 200 acres, called
WESTON" situated on The road leading from
Aberdeen to Spesutia Island, for 81 800
Henry A. Osborn has bought the Richard
Barnes property Of 100 acres, situated on the
road leading from Havre de Grace to Hoop
mans Chapel, for 5000.
Morgan Mitchell has bought from Henry
Stock bridge, attorney, the Lennon property,
consisting of 12S acres, situated on the road
leading from Spesutia Church to Aberdeen.
Mr. Thomas Smithson has sold to his son
William Smithson his farm of "A acres, at
Forest Hill.
George B. Rigdon, ON Friday last, sold to
Christopher Slade, of baltimore county, for
Sc, 900, farm of 200 acres, near Cooptown.
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MILL GREEN March 2S.-A pretty surprise
was given in honor of Master Charles w.
Famous, on his 10th birthday. There was a
large attendance and 4 pleasant evening was
spent with games and music.
Miss Julian Famous will spend Easter In
Johnstown. Pa.
Mr.. Nathan Rigdon, our worthy collector,
is going to Williamsport to study for the min
istry.
The farmers of this neighborhood are busy
blowing and getting their spring work ahead.
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PERSONAL MENrIoN.-Mr. George W. Straw
bridge, the we'll known music teacher of Nor
| risville, is about to remove to Cooktown, Min
nesota. where he will pursue his profession.
Mr.. Strawbridge is an excellent musician, and
has been successful teacher in Hartford and
| adjoining counties. The citizens of Norris
vile, where he is very popular, greatly regret
his departure and wish him success in his new
field.
Mr.. Michael l. Wheeler, of Pylesvile, ha
| removed with his family to Baltimore.
Mr.. William Kelly, OF Upper Cross Roads,
| is reported seriously Ill.
Mr.. Anderson Kelly is sick at his home
near Thomas Run.
Mr. Philip Sewell will remove from the old
Wilma store to the house of Mr.. William E.
Townsley.
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kHLEDIN A SLATE QUARRY.-Hugh Hughes,
aged about sixty years, foreman in Proctor
Bros. quarry, near Cambria, was instantly
killed last Friday, March "a, by bank caving
| in on him. Four or five other men were work
ing in the quarry when one Of them by the
name Of Rigdon called out that the bank was
falling in and all started to run. Hughes,
being an elderly man, and not able to get out
of the way as quickly as the others, was struck
on the head by an immense piece Of slate,
crushing him almost beyond recognition.
Justice Stearns held an inquest the same even
ing and the jury rendered verdict of acciden-
tai death, exonerating the owners Of the
quarry from all blame.
Hughes leaves widow and several chill
dren.
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HAvRE DE GRACE, March %, 1898.


We are acquainted with many mothers in
Centreyille who would not be without Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy in the house for q
good many times its cost, and are recommend.
ing it every day. From personal experience
we can say that it has broken up bad colds fol
our chiidren.-Centreville South Dakota Citi.
zen 80 cent bottles for sale by Forwood &
Briscoe, Druggists, Bel Air, Md.
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IN MEMORIAM
OF my dear little boy, HARRY BUTLEl
WAKELAND, who died one year ago.

| OF my dear little boy, HARRY BUTLEF
WAKELAND, who died one year ago.
| To whom would heavens door so freely open
As to little child,
Who stands with timid feet upon its thresh.
hold,
Lovely and undefiled.
] keep with care his little childish treasures,
And often Stoop to kiss each unused toy;
And for Il little time my life grows brighter
With memories of my vanished baby boy.
l still can see his sweet face bright with won.
der,
AS to myself his lullaby sing,
And feel his tiny hands with light caressing
Around my neck once more in gladness
cling.
And when my tired eyes droop with gentle
Slumber,
And pleasant dreams from distant realms are
blown,
| fancy still I hear him breathing near me
Although know am alone.
Such little break In the sod,
SO tiny to be grave,
Twas hard to render SO soon to Col
The beautiful gift he gave.
long so much for the Daby's kiss
And the touch of his little hand;
Oh, am | SO very much to blame
If | shrink from the sore demand.
But he has escaped life's thorns and harms,
And the only path he trod
Was that winch led from his mothers aims
Into the arms of his God.
MANA.
Baltic. March, 1898.
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SERIOUS AccIDBNT.-Mr. Charles s. NJ. Bes-
Ter, Of Marshall's district, was severely injur-
ed, last Saturday afternoon, by being thrown
out Of his road cart by afractious horse. Mr..
Besler was carrying broom in his cart which,
it is supposed, frightened The horse. The ami
NAL became unmanageable, as he was driv-
ing through Jarrettsville, and whirling around
a corner upset the cart, ran away and threw
Mr.. Besler out, breaking two of his ribs and
painfully bruising him otherwise. He was
taken up unconscious and carried into Dr. NJ.
L. Jarrett's office, where he was restored to
consciousness and his injuries were attended
to by DIR. Smith. Afterwards he was taken
home where he Is still suffering from the
effects OF the accident.
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READ.-On March 90, 1893, JAMES HALL -,
aged months and 10 days, beloved son of
James Z. and Mollie Dodd Read.
MADDEN.--Tn Havre de Grace, Saturday
March 25th, MAY, in the 4th year of her age
beloved daughter Of Michael A. and Maggie
&. Madden.
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There is no reason why children should he
allowed to suffer from loathsome scrofulous
sores and yandular swellings when such Il
pleasant, effective, and economical medicine
rs Ayers Sarsaparilla may be procured of the
nearest druggist Be sure you get Ayers.
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MARRIED.

ELY-JONES.-AtE Emmanuel P E. Church
rectory, March 23d, by Rev. S. A. Whitcomb,
AMOS r. ELY and Miss ii. LOBERTA
| JONES.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-03-31

OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.-The
Oldest woman In Hartford county, Louisa
Hepps, died Friday at her home, near Bush,
in Hartford county. She was one hundred
and one years Of age, being born on the oath
day of February, 1872. She was slave in
the family Of James Montague, of Virginia,
and when President Lincoln proclaimed that
all the slaves should be set free she remained
with Mr.. Montague until about twenty years
ago, when she moved to Hartford. When she
died she weighed two hundred and ten pounds,
and in her time had been considered the
best bread and cake-baking cook in that sec
ton. She saw the Inauguration of Thomas
jefferson.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-03-31

BEL AIR NorBs.-Mr. James I. Dixon,
Register of Wills Of Kent county, WAS in Bel
Air, last Friday, on business in connection
with the Will OF the late Rev. A. T. Melvin,
who died here, last fall
Miss Ellen Hopkins, of Havre de Grace, is
visiting her brother, Mr. j. T. c. Hopkins.
Mr.. David IIanway received painful wound
in his right eye, at the railroad station on
Tuesday. He was seated in an open wagon
when the horse suddenly started, throwing
him out upon his head. The wound bled pro-
fusely. He was also severely bruised.
The handsome oil portrait of the late DR.. Z.
Hall Richardson, which was painted for
Mount Ararat Masonic Lodge, OF which he
was an honored member, is now in place on
| the wall of the lodge room. The portrait was
paid for by voluntary contributions of not
! more than 81 from each member.
Regular Easter music will be rendered at
the Bel Air Methodist Protestant Church next
Sunday.
An unusual demand for houses appears to
have sprung up in Bel AIR. This would seem
! to indicate a revival of prospertyin the town.
Good Friday services will he held at EN-
manuel Church at II A. NJ. and 7.30 P. M.
Rev. James b. Craighill, of Dalton, Georgia,
formerly Of Bel Air, in getting off of a train
of cars at Dalton, on the 18th instant, acciden-
tally fell, breaking collar bone and shoulder
blade.
Rev. L. j. Sothoron, rector of Christ Church,
Rock Spring, preached in Emmanuel P. Z.
Church, Wednesday morning. The Holy
Communion was celebrated.
The Jackson Guards have rented the Ma
sonic Hall for drilling and gymnasium pur-
poses and have arranged their apparatus so
| that it can be removed in short time when
| the room is required for other purposes.
There is no change in the condition Of Col.
| Edwin H. Webster.
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Electric Bitters.

so popular as TO need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Htters sing the same
song of praise. purer medicine does not eX-
st and It is guaranteed TO do all that is claim
ed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of
the Liver and Kidneys will remove Pimples,
Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all Malar-
al fcvers. For cure of Headache, Constipa-
ton and Indigestion try Electric Bitters. En-
tire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refund
ed. Price soc. and 81 90 per bottle at DR.. w.
S. Richardson s. Sons Drug Store.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF Mrs. HARRY.-Mrs.
Maria j. Harry, wife of David Harry, died
suddenly of heart trouble, at her home near
Pylesville, on Monday morning, March 9th.
Mrs. Harry arose from bed about O'Clock
and had partly dressed when she was stricken
and fell back on the bed unconscious. Drs.
Bryan and McCurdy were Immediately called,
but life was extinct before they arrived at the
house. Mrs. Harry was in the 54th year of
dren survive her. The latter are Charles f.
Harry, who is a conductor on Pullman cars !;
Prof. T. E. Harry, of Georgetown College,
Kentucky Mrs. Henry c. Stokes, of Prospect,
Hartford county Miss Bessie NJ. Harry, who
is pupil at Lambs school, Baltimore Ar
thur W., James, Joel s., Philip w. and David
G. Harry. The funeral, which was largely at
tended, took place on Wednesday from her
late residence to Fawn Grove Cemetery. The
services were conducted al the house by Rev,
A. G. Parker, prayer being offered at the
grave by Darlington Hopes, of the Friends
Society.
Mrs. Harry, in all the relations Of life,- as
daughter, wife and mother, performed her
whole duty conscientiously, faithfully ard
lovingly. Her death is severe atiliction to
many outside Of her own family circle and
her memory will be revered and cherished by
many warm and loving hearts. The pail
bearers were Arch. Wilson, George Huff, X.
IL. Stubs w. G. Mccoy, Thomas w. Heaps
and A. j. Day. Her children were all present
except the eldest, who was unable to reach
home In time.
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GOLDEN WEDDING Comfy Commissioner
and Mrs. Joseph E. Bateman quietly celebrat-
ed the fiftieth anniversary Of their wedding at
their home in Bel Air. on Thurs6 ay of last
week, March Esd. A family reunion would
have been held, except for sickness in the
families OF two of their sons. Mr. and Mrs
Bateman were married on March 3d. 1913, at
the old Prigg homestead, near Dublin, Mrs.
Bateman having been Miss Prigg. The farm was
one on the which Judge Savin, Of the Orphans
Court, resided at the time Of his death. The
ceremony was performed by Parson Finney,
pastor Of Churchville Presbyterian Church.
The best man was Mr.. Batemans brother,
Mr.. Alfred w. Bateman. who afterwards
became editor of The -EgiS and Judge OF the
Circuit Court for Hartford county. Miss Mary
E. Kerr was bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. Bate
man have had twelve children, of whom six
survive. They are Howard A. Bateman, Of
Frostburg, Nd; Frank Bateman, Harry Bate
man, Miss Julia and Miss Mollie Bateman, of
Bel Air, and Walter Bateman, Of Pittsburg,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bateman's friends all unite in
wishing them many happy returns of the an
niversary of day so full of pleasant memories.
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Loyal Council, No. 81, Junior Order U. A.
NJ, of Bel Air, will present an American flag
to Mechanicsville Public School, No. 8, near
the Hickory, on Arbor Day. Miss NJ. Rose
Tyler is teacher of the school The presenta-
ton address VIII by made by Mr.. W. G. Rouse
and the response by School Examiner Prof.
John ID. Worthington. On the same day the
Council will present flag to Greenwood
School, Fountain Green, of which Miss Lorne
Smith is the teacher Later in the season a
flag will be presented to Churchville school.
Hopeful, famous old trotting horse be-
longing to Mr.. G. G. Sill, of Rising Sun, Cecil
county, died last week, at the age of 81 years.
Hopeful, who was sired by Godfrey's Patchen,
made sulky record of 2.14i at Minneapolis,
Sept 5, 1878, and a wagon record Of three
consecutive heats 2161, 2.l7, 2.17 at Chicago,
Oct. ~, 1873. His wagon record Of three
heats has never been beaten. He has trotted
$50 races in less than $50 and won over So
900 for his owner. He was once sold for $685.
600. Several years ago he was exhibited at
the Bel Air fair where he trotted mile In 40
with ease Almost to the last he was full of
fire and ready for spirit of speed.
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PERRrMAN LoCALs.-The ladies of Perry
man NJ. E. Church will hold an oyster and
fish supper in the Town Hall ON the evenings
of April 18th and Sth.
Lightning struck and demolished large
gum tree ON the farm Of Mrs. Bay, on tho 14th
instant. Another curious phenomenon for
this time Of the year, was the appearance OF a
rainbow at 4.30, on Sunday, March 18th. No
rain had fallen nor fell afterwards, but the
sky was partly cloudy and the sun hidden.
The most curious fact was that the rainbow
was between the zenith and the sun and only
about ~ degrees from the sun. The bow wa,
much smaller than usual, not over one-third
size, but its colors were very bright. Has Pro-
fessor Curtiss, OF Fallston, ever noticed such
The Commissioners have improved the roads
about Perryman with oyster shells
OBITUARY.-Miss Susan V. Matthews, aged
sixty years, died suddenly at the residence Of
Mr.. William IL. Gray, near Fallston, on Mon
day, March 9th. She was buried on Wednes,
day at Friendship NJ. f. Church. Rev. Mr..
Devries conducted the funeral services. She
leaves surviving her two brothers, LeTnuel
Matthews, Of this county, and Clay Matthews,
of Columbia, Pa.
Thomas L. Grier, aged 81 years, died at
Kimblesville, Pa, on Sunday, March Goth.
He was brother of thelate Glasgow j. Grier,
| of Bel Air, and Of Ralph Grier, of Oxford,
Pc.
Lake II. Richardson, a prominent citizen OF
| Havre de Grace, died suddenly from exhaus
| ton on Thursday of last week, the result OF
! hemorrhages Mr.. Richardson was engaged III
the erection of new can factory at Aberdeen,
where it is thought in lifting timber on Mon.
day he rl1ptured a blood vessel
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs.-The Commissioners were in session on
Monday and Tuesday, the full board being
present
A petition was received to pension Miss An
ME Cook, of the second district
The board sold twenty barrels Of corn from
the Almshouse to DIR. E. Hall Richardson at
s275.
The Clerk was directed to advertise for pro-
posals for collecting State and county taxes
for 1898.
1t was decided not to accept any bid unless
good and sufficient bond accompanied the
same.
A petition was filed to pension Mrs. Sarah
Temple, of the third district.
The following certificates were issued in
the levy of 1898: W. II. Arnold, damages on
the Henry Cullum road, $50. 25 DIR. David
Riley, vaccine account, $2l Charles E. Cres-
well, magistrate, $3.50; S. L. Bond, Crier Of
Court, $9.s7.
Adjourned to April Sd
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CHARLES C. COOK, formerly of HarfC.1. |
connected with this house, and will be pleasct
to see his Hartford friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-01
Or. PAGE A DEACON.
An ex- Presbyterian Minister Ordained by
bishop Potter.

An interesting ceremony was performed
Yesterday morning IN the chapel OF the
General Theological Seminary, at Ninth
avenue and Twentieth street. SAYS the New
York Times of SUNDAY. IL was the Ordina-
ton Of William Williamson Page as dea-
con in the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Until year ago Mr.. Page was Presoyte-
rian minister, and for twenty two years ne
had been pastor of the New York Presby-
terrain church in this city. He WAS one of
the leading men IN the denomination. and
his learning and sterling qualities bad been
recognized by the conterHng upon HIM OF
the degree of ID. IL.
DIR. Pages old Practitioners have retained
all interest III his career. aud they showed
their friendly feeling toward him by pre-
senting to him the vestments which he
wore on his ordination.
DR.. Page was born IN Warrenton, Va,
aud graduated from Hampden- Sidney Col
lege. Virginia. In the war he served as
captain of Lees scouts. Upon the close
of the war. he came North and entered
Princeton Seminary. After his gradua-
ton from that institution he was pastor OF
several small churches until III 1869 he be-
came pastor of theNew York Presbyterian
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-01

one who rushed from his door could per-
ceive Just where the trouble was. Mrs.
Charlie payne's stables had caught from a
cigarette carelessly lighted and thrown
down on the hay. The building. which
was Of wood. and very old, burned ike
paper. and those who had gathered around
IL to help IN extinguishing the fire soon
saw that their efforts we're useless.
The Fire Department bad some difficulty,
however. in preventing its spreading and
in getting the horses out, but they succeed
ed, and no other harm was done. Inc
stables were not insured. but the loss was
not very great.
Ten OF the young ladies of Warrenton
have organized under the direction OF mrs;
G. Shirley Carter into a literary club called
the BIN du Steele Club" and VIII meet
at Mrs. Carriers house.