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Mrs. sifller's Sudden Death.

Mrs Rebecca Miller, widow Of the late
Thomas Miller, who lived about five miles
from Havre dc Grace, was found dead in her
bed about seven O'Clock on Friday morning.
Mrs. Miller, who was about 65 years Of age,
lived with her two sons. She retired on
Thursday evening at the usual hour, In ap-
parently good health. She was found lying
on her back with her clothing on-dead, but
warm The neighbors summoned Justice
Penning and Drs. J. H. Cochran and w. w.
Virdin, who made al examination. Justice
Penning summoned a jury of inquest, who,
after examining several witnesses and consid-
ering the testimony of the physicians, render
ed a verdict that she came to her death by
natural causes The verdict not being salts
factory, warrant was issued for the arrest oil
James Miller, but it was afterwards deemed
advisable not to take him into custody until
after the funeral, which took place on Sunday
and lie was released on 81 COO bail. After his
mothers death Miller becsme violently insane
and on Monday he was taken to Spring Grove
Asylum BY Df. Urdin
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County Commissioners.

The Commissioners were in session on Mon
day.
Road checks issued-A. T. Patterson, g. rs,
bridge; W. s. Whiteford, 1924; John Single
ton, SO; Frank j. Wheeler, $3.50; z. Gran.
VILE Hughes, $3.50; w. H. Glenn, s..
Cash paid-Mount Hope Retreat, 7.05
James C. Young, almshouse supplies, $40
John Bradley, wages, $50; Alverda Penning
ton, wages, $40; Alex. Norris, P. o. box rent
25 cents; e. C. Brown, repairing stoves al
jail, $11.10; Charles H. A1er, threshing,
1854; Irwin Smith, wages, $50.
Certificates issued-C. w. Lee, constable
$47.7O; w. L. Cooley, attorneys fees, S.
George w. Richardson, magistrates account
$lS.S5.
A petition was received asking for a bridge
across Moore's Branch. in the fourth dis
trict, and was laid over for future consdera
tiOr.
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The Cokesbury Celebration.

The arrangements for this great historical
celebration on the 18th instant are now com,
plete. With the exception of an interesting
addition, the program stands as already
noted. The new feature will be the planting
of corner-stones to mark the four corners OF
the old college building.
The lunch committee held a meeting on
Friday last, and the reports received were
very encouraging. 1t is proposed to provide
lunch for every one-yet, owing to the great
crowd coming from Baltimore, 1t is suggested
that those driving TO Abingdon would do
we'll to take their lunches with them. 1t is
now estimated that the special train from
Baltimore will bring above GOO people.
The committee in charge requests that
every one who can will send their teams to
Hartford Station that day, to help carry the
people to the grounds The special train ar
rives there at $40 A. NJ.
Everybody is invited. This occasion, SO
far as the Hartford county part is concerned
is under the auspices of the Hartford Histor-
ical Society. Our people of every denomina-
ton should show their interest by their at
tendance
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Gathered by Our Correspondents
skin Race at Havre de Grace.


HAvKE DE GRACE, October 9.-The Phila-
delphia. Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company has begun the erection of new
bridge over Union Avenue, this city. The
bridge will have iron girders and be about two
feet higher than the present structure.
The remains of Miss Katie Murray were
brought here from Port Deposit, Md, for in
terment at ct. Patrick's Cemetery on Tues
day morning. She was twenty three years Of
age, and had been afflicted since childhood.
Mrs. Frederick Raucher left here on Mon
day for New York, where she took passage
for Germany.
Mrs. Raymond Simmond, of Wilmington,
Del, spent several days at Short Lane this
week with her mother, Mrs. j. NJ. Simmond.
Ten entries were made on Monday for the
twenty-two-foot skiff race, to take place
opposite this city on Saturday, October 18th.
Seven were from Hartford and three from
Cecil county The course will he to Locust
Point and return, distance OF ten miles. for
silver cup valued at fifty dollars. 1t Is
proposed to have at least one race year
MIR. A. NJ. Templeton, engineer for the
Ilavre de Grace Water Company. died sud
denly on the street, in front Of the Ilarforti
| House, on Saturday evening, about 6-30
| o'clock. Mr.. Templeton was sixty five wears
| Of age. He had just begun the erection of a
neat house OF Ontario street, and had gone
down town to see about some piping, when,
| coming back and opposite the Office Of DIR. K.
| II. smith, he felt badly and stepped in for
some medicine. The doctor gave him some
| tonic and started him home with his colored
man, intending to follow Immediately, but
when just opposite his home, he fell and ex
pired Immediately. His funeral took place OF
Monday afternoon, at two O'Clock, intermeni
at Angel Hill Cemetery. The pail bearers
were Captain c. A. Conner, Samuel Cooling
l.. F. Sitzler, A. F. Slymer, William T. vii
| son and Hartman Leithiser, mem bers Of Johr
| Rodgers, Post, G. A. X.
communication was read by Mayor Van
ueman In the City Council on Monday even
ing, urging that some plans be submitted
whereby change could be made In the mode
OF conducting municipal elections. The com
munication WAS signed by the Mayor, and TIT
matter laid over for two weeks, on account o
not having a full board present.
Considerable complaint is being made b.
residents throughout the city OF the condi
ton of the Tide Water Canal. 1t is though
this has caused such an epidemic OF malari
here this season.
| "BIIFKINsn
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burning OF MIR. VAN Ribber's HI ouse

Mr.. George L. NsnBibber's residence on
the Bel Air turnpike \about one mile from
Bel Air was totally destroyed by fire last Sun
day afternoon. The fire is supposed to have
originated from spark fro IN a wood fire
The fire, which broke ont on the roof, was
not discovered until it had made considerable
progress, and the most that could be done
was to save some the of contents. Mr.. Van
Bibber:: and daughter, Miss Halle, were the
only members of the family at home when the
fire was discovered, about 1.3O O'Clock.
Messrs John q. Fisher and William II. Bauer,
who were passing at the time, came to the as
sistance, and Mr.. John Ehrhart arrived soon
after The neighbors generally did not ar
rive until late. With some difficulty the
stable and other outbuildlngs were saved.
With assistance Of the neighbors' teams, the
goods that were saved were safely stored in
the large brick house on the Head property,
owned by Mr.. John s. Richardson Jr.
The building was insured in the Hartford
Mutual for s., 200, and contents for $1,000.
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In a recent letter to the manufacturers Mr..
ford, N. Y, says at may be pleasure to you
to know the high esteem in which Chamber
lain's medicines are held by the people of your
An aunt of mine. who resides at Dexter, Iowa,
was about to visit me few years since, and
before leaving home wrote me, asking If they
were sold here, stating if they were not she
would bring quantity with her, as she did not
like to be without them" The medicines re-
ferred to are Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy,
famous for its cures OF colds and Group; Cham
berlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, lame
back pains in tine side and chest. and Cham
berlains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
for bowel complaints. These medicines have
been in constant use in Iowa for almost quar-
ter of century. The people have learned that
they are articles of great worth and merit, and
uuequaled by any other. They are for SAFE
here by Thomas G. Forwood & Company, Drug
gists, Bel Air, Md.
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Obituary.

Mrs.. Michael schlereth died at her home,
Joppa, on September Goth, and was buried
October LIST at the Catholic Cemetery, Balti-
more County.
Lizzie Ann, wife Of Jason c. scarborough,
died near Scarboro Tuesday night, October
sth. Her death was quite unexpected, al
though a sufferer for some years. She will be
sadly missed by her family aud friends, having
been devoted wife and mother and endear-
ing herself to all by her unassuming Christian
character.
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We are indebted to Mr.. A. Haviland Hull
for fine basket Of apples left at our office.
Mr. Daniel A Rider, of Baltimore, was q
welcome guest at The Agis office on Thurs
day.
DIR. John F. Goucher, President of the Wo-
mans College, Baltimore, and the Rev. Hugh
X. Walker, pastor Of the Central Presbyter.
ian Church of that city, were the guests of
Mr.. John Silver Hughes last week.
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Naturalization Papers.

The following persons received final natur,
aliaation papers this month: Adam Yelase-
witch, native Of Russia; George Schwarz, ma,
tive of Germany; John G. Livingston, native
OF Ireland; Ferdinand Bucker, native of Ger.
many, on October It'll. Frank Trego. native
of Germany, on October Sd. David Roberts,
Griffith Price, Hugh Price. Robert T. Lloyd
Robert L. Roberts, Robert K. Davis, John K
Jones, of Wales, on October 4th. Frederick
Geslewitz, native of Germany, took out his
first papers on October It'll.
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280 Acres, More or Less,

situated on the road leading from Michaelsville
to Spesutia Island, about three miles from the
former place, and about six miles from said
Aberdeen, being the same and all of the land
described in deed from John Taylor to Mary
Taylor, dated 9Th day of July, 1874, recorded
in Liber A. l.. j., No. 80, folio 800, one of the
Land Records of said county, except about 1
acre sold to John Pitt. 1t is convenient to
churches, schools, and postoffice. There is a
good landing on the place.
The improvements consist of a two-story
Frame DWELLING HOUSE, two large Barns,
Granary, large Barrack, Corn House, Meat
House and Milk House. with pump of excellent
water
There is sufficient wood On the place for the
purposes of the farm. The balance of the
land is of first class quality, in good state of
cultivation, we'll fenced, and highly produc-
tive.
10th. All that farm called STONY
Point" or "Coheirs Lot" situate on the Chesa-
peake Bay and extending from the road lead
ing from Michaelsville to the Bay Shore. up
the Bay Shore about one mile to the farm call
ed planters Delight" above mentioned, con-
tanning
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the order of the day, and copper kettles are

VIC oIuSi VI Iuc dnJ1 ANU SOPPoA hC1sASs are
in great demand.
Friends and relatives of Mrs. Abbie A. Mil
Ter succeeded in getting up a surprise party
October It'll, in honor of Mrs. Miller's sixty
fourth anniversary. Among those present
were: Mr.. Nathaniel Webb, wife and daugh-
ter; Mr.. John McElwain, wife and two sons;
MIR. K. n Wil,l and wife; Mr.. Charles A.
Webb, wife snd family; Mr. q. l.. Miller and
wife; Mrs. ld;. " Hey, Mrs. Jane Hid. Mrs.
Sarah j Brown, Mrs. Rachel Hid and son,
Mrs. Charlotte Wilson, Mrs. Jane Six and
son, Miss Fannie Wilson, Mr.. r. X. Miller
and Mr.. Clarence Wiley. Mrs. Miller re-
ceived some very handsome presents and
. number of very choice cakes. At P. NJ. all
were seated to a table well filled with cakes,
ice cream and cider. Everybody helped
themselves to what they liked best. Ii was
jolly time.
MIR. b. Frank Wilson raised a beet that
beats all the beets that ever were raised in
this section. 1t measured % inches around,
% inches long and weighed 10 pounds. 1t
was of the Mangel Wurtzel variety. 1t is on
exhibition at Shuwsvlie store.
Mr.. George Wiley has made over five hun
dred barrels of cider this fall, and expects to
make as many more.
Politics is booming;
Hurst men are blooming;
Lowndes men are swooning-
And so goes the world.
Z. S.M.
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Judges and Clerks Of Election.

At meeting of the Board Of Supervisors of
Election held in Bel Air on Saturday, Sept: %,
1895. the following Judges and Clerks OF Elec-
ton were appointed:
First Decentralization Precinct-Judges:
b. Frank Hanwuy, D.; Henry F. Dill, D.; w.
Boyd Bell, X. foll Clerks: Geo. W. McComas,
H. Ilowman, D.; Stephen G: James, r. Mag
nolia Precinct-Judges: Christopher Herbert,
D.; Warren Brown. d.; James H. ROBINSON
Il Po HlefkS noof erks Hermsn Hanson
D.; John w. Donahoo. K:
Second District.-Halls Cross Roads Pre-
sngtJudges E obDsdn Poi G HsTFy
d. Wesley Taylor, D.; William ]. Asher, K.
Ballot Clerks: Samuel B. Hickey. D.. Harry b.
James Il. hopewela preS s,f,h b WI n
MITCHELL X. Poll Clerks: 5. a. Smith, D i; Lu-
Their B: Holloway. K. Ballot Clerks: Geo. w.
Bolts, D.; Winfield S. Walker, +. .
Third District. = Churchville Precinct -
Judges: VIM. Munnikhuysen. D.; w. II. Har-
wood, D.; Arthur Stevens, X. Poll Clerks:
Clerks: Walter Finney. D.; John IL. smith, r
Bel Air Precinct-Judges: fl. B. Bruins, D.;
Zach. De Bow, D.; John Thomas Harlxins, X.
nolds, r. Ballot Clerks; Il. Gustavus Mayna-
der, D.; William J. Keen, K. Fallston Pre-
Hudson Wslgs1 Rate pn c R GEE W.
mis- j. shannahan, D.; d. T. Benson. Il. Ballot
Clerks: WIN; H. Street, D.; W. s; Preston, r.
Fourth, District. Jarrettsville PRECINCT
Judges: james II. Lucky, H., DdNlu "HeOIl,
d.; J. Wilson Galbreath, K. Poll Clerks: Josh.
Rutedgei o.; w. D. West r Ballot Clerks as
risville Precinct-Judges: Jas. A. Wiley, D.;
]; R; strawbridge, D.; John G, Robinson, R.
r. Ballot Clerks: VIM. A. Wiley, D.; Chas.
Norris, r. Upper Cross Roads-Judges: Thos.
Kelley, D.; VIM. T. Riley, d.; W. c; Stamford,
II. Poll Clerks; j; Street. d.; John b. Gar
rison, X. Ballot Clerks: Noble l.. Mitchell, D.;
Philip H. Pocock, X.
Fifth District.-Dubln Precinct-Judges: r.
L. McCann. D.; W. b. Jordon, D.; Thomas A.
Treakle, X. Poll Clerks: A. L. McCann. D.; ID.
G. Clement r. Ballot Clerks; j. Fred Crew,
D.; John M.Huff.R Stearns Precinct-Judges:
2. Heaps, D.; VIM. F. Wilson. D.; Daniel P.
Thomas K. Poll Clerks NJ. Nelson Whitford,
D.; Fred N. Ramsay, r. Ballot Clerks: Ste
venson A. Whiteford, D.; David L. Pyle, X.
Sixth District Havre de Grace-Judges: ].
w Chamberlain, D.; James Quinna, D.; John II
Owens, X. Poll Clerks: Hamilton L. Bruce,
D.; 4. l.. Lyon. X. Ballot Clerks: Willard F.
Tydings, D.; w. N. Cole, K.
H?Sf S:s s;;s j., Supervisor,
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Christian EndeavOr Convention at
Bel Air.

Twenty churches OF this county have
as Christian Endervorer societies, and are COM
posed OF the active, energetic workers Of
these churches. Last fall these societies
formed themselves into County Union. and
are now arranging for their first convention,
to be held on Friday, October 25th. The
meetings will take place in the First Presby-
terrain Church of Bel Air, commencing in the
morning, at ten O'Clock, and continuing with
afternoon and evening sessions.
Perhaps two hundred Endeavorers will be
present, and live and interesting meetings are
looked for. Some Of the most prominent
people of the county will make addresses.
Open parlaments, conferences, ETC., will be
held, when different phases of this work will
be taken up and thoroughly discussed.
Among the denominations in the Union are
the Christians, Methodist Protestants, Meth
odist Episcopal South and Presbyterians. The
officers of the County Union are: President,
Rev. B. Alfred DUNN, Level; vice-president,
Rev. j. A. Hopkins, Clayton; treasurer, c. n.
Hamilton, Jarrettsville; secretary, II. n.
Hanna, Bel Air.
Another Democratic Club Organized.
A Democratic club was organized at
Churchville Hotel on last Monday night. Mr..
r. Harris Archer called the meeting to order,
and the following permanent organization
was effected: President, Mr. Adam Bech-
told; secretary and treasurer, Mr.. K. Harris
Archer, vice presidents, DIR. I H. Roberts,
Isaac Coals, Martin Gilbert, Isaac P. Shertzer,
William 7. Kennedy, Jr., Fred hanson, Jack
Harwood, William Derrickson, Henry Koch
ing, William A. Bodt Alex. Smith, r. Harris
Archer, William Gosweiller, Harry Moore,
Archer Bowen, John Kehoe, Charles Finney,
John Davis, Finney Wakeland, John Mckee,
Benjamin Dever, w. s. Handy, John Web
ster, Robert Finney, John Slade, J. b. Stew
art, Isaac 2. Shertzer.
The object of the club is to bring together
socially and politically all those with broad
and liberal views; to advance the interests Of
Democracy and the establishment of good
government.
The meeting was well attended, and, after
harmonious and pleasant session, 1t ad-
journed to meet again, at the same place, at
8 P. NJ, Saturday, October 18th, at which
time several prominent speakers will be pres
ent, and the books open for enrolment of
new members.
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Public Sale.
The undersigned, will sell at Public Sale, at
Frogtown,
ON WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 30,
1885, at 10 o'clock. A. NJ, the
p,llowipr PERSON PROPERTY To wit :.

One Bay Mare. l a No. l Cow, Hogs. one
Wagon. Household and Kitchen Furniture,
consisting of 1 Cook Stove, 1 Bed Room Stove,
l Gasoline Stove, Bedsteads, Bureaus, Buffet,
Chairs Tables, Stands. Sewing Machine, Clocks,
Carpets, Mating, lot Oil Paintings, Gilded
Frames, Tubs, Double :Barreled shot Gun,
Mattock, Post Digger, also set of Blacksmith
Tools.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ail sums of SIS and under
cash on day of sale on sums over that amount
n credit of months will be given, purchasers
giving their notes with approved security,
without interest if paid at maturity, if not paid
ut maturity, interest will be charged from date.
DAVID CARMAN.
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Mr.. Fred. Miller, of Irving, ILL.,, writes that
he had Severe Kidney trouble for many
years, with severe pains in his back and also
that his bladder was affected. He tried many
so called Kidney cures but without any good
result. About a year ago he began use of
Electric Btters and found relief ut once
Electric Bitters is especially adapted to cure of
all Kidney and Liver troubles and often gives
almost instant relief. One trial will prove our
statement Price only so cts. for large bottle
Air.
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All that Farm and Improve
HIGH HOUSE, Romney
Six Miles below Perrymans.l

S@s. This far-famed resort is
sSAleSSS to the public for the comm
Being situated as 1t is at I
of Romney Creek, ON the border of
tiful Chesapeake Bay. The fishing
bling grounds are within talking
the shore. In case of storm the sh,
made in u short time. 1t is headlqu
Crabs and Fish, and the best place in
ty for parties to spend the day.
There is Bowling Alley and 10Th
ments, and Dancing avition
grounds.
All my Boats are in first-class or
am prepared to accommodate part
number. Lines, Bait, &c, always re
trusty men to care for parties.
Charges will be % cts. per head sal
manager S1.50 per day. so cts. pe
row boats. 81 for trot line and h.
lines and rods free of charge.
| ON shore without extra charge.
Parties will do we'll to give a
tice prior to coming, to secure ID
hat may make reserve for tn
Sunday parties will not be tolels
12jy Michaelsville, HarfC
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Farm for Sal

lis ACRES, in a high state of G
With sufficient timber of best uu
GOOD neighborhood, with all publ.
,ences. About and 3 miles from L
Van Eibber Stations, respectively, d
&c road from the former to the lat
Now one of the best thoroughfaI
county. Will be sold at q bargai
diate application be made to the vi
and full information furnished by
GEO. Y. MAYNk
6sP Attorney at Law. Bel
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TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
TRAINS,

SUNDAY ! RAlNS.
Sunday trains leave Baltimore for Delta and
intermediate stations at $50 A. NJ. and 400
and $50 P. NJ. for Bel Air only. They will
leave Delta for Baltimore and intermediate
stations at 6.55 A. NJ, $50 P. M, and from
Bel Air for Baltimore at 8. 10 p. NJ.
w. A. MOORE, Genl Manager.
], r. KLINEFELTER,
Genl Pass. Agent
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In MennOriaHl.

In memoriam of George F. Ward, who died
August 8, 1895, at Chestnut Hill, aged sc
years.
We miss thee from our home. dear father,
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow DER our life is cast;
We miss the sunshine of thy face;
We miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee
We miss the everywhere.
May he rest i'll peace.
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NoRRIsvILLE, October 8.-Dry weather still
continues in this section. Deer Creek is very
low. Several springs near here have gone
dry. Garden vegetables are dried up. To-
mstoes are among the past. Apple butter is
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As Il rule am opposed to proprietary medi.
cines. Still value good one, especially when
such is the source of relief from pain. As q
Chamberlain's Pain Balm the best remedy
have ever used for neuralgia of any kind.
| have conscientiously recommended 1t to many
persons. William Horne, NJ. D., GAINESVILLE
Wis. Sold by Thomas G. Forwood Co., Drug.
| gsts, Bel Air, Nd.
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THINGS
J.C.ROuSe&Son
Are Giving Away,
FROM WHICH YOU CAN
Take Your Choice.

A VARIETY OF ARM RoCKING-CHAIRs,
BEAUTIFUL LARGE CHENILLE TABLE
COVERS, ELEGANT MOQUET and SMYRNA
RUGS, LARGE CENTRE-DRAFT BANQUET
LAMPS.
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l25 Acres of Land. More or Less
TRACT OF LAND
called primrose HILL" containing
8 Acres and "a Square Perche'
of Land. More or Less.

IA The improvements consist of a small
FAM TENANT HOUSE, and adjoins the
NFas lands of Thomas E. Kirby and others,
A4 being the same land described in a deed
from John $. Young, trustee, to John Taylor,
dated the 18th day Of October, 1884, and re-
corded in Lber A. L. j., No. so, folio 227, one
of the Land Records of said county.
9th. All that FARM OR TRACT OF LAND
known as Castle Crab" where the said Mary
A. Taylor, resided at the time of her death, con-
tanning