The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-05-03


ABERDEEN, May Although the eontinu-
Gus rains may have interfered with the pro-
gress of our farmers, they have been quite ad-
vantageous to the lawns and gardens in
town.
house in which Mr.. Clay R. Courtney was
smoking some fresh fish took fire one day this
week, but, by Mr.. Guurtney's presence of
mind and assistance from ucighbors, what
might have been a destructive lire, was pre-
vented There are a Number of buildings ad-
joining the smoke-house.
MIR. II. ii. Hopkins and Mr. Tyrrell were
driving last Thursday morning, when the bit
broke and the horse. which was simultaneous,
ly frightened by peddler ran away, throw
ing the gentlemen out. Mr.. Hopkins sustain
ed injuries which have since confined him
to the house. Mr. Tyrrell was not hurt.
Another attempt has been made to rob Mr..
b. ii. Barnes safe. The combination was
broken but the robber was otherwise unsuc-
cessful. This is the third time for such an oc-
curence.
A startling accident occurred at jays cross
ing, on the b. and 0. Railroad, this morning.
Joseph Riley, who was driving Mr. c. A.
Courtney's team, had stopped for freight
train to pass, and then started over the cross
ing without seeing the express train coming
the other way. The engine struck one of the
horses, killing 1t instantly. Mr. Riley and
the other horse were not injured, and no dam
age was done to the wagon.
A kitchen has been built at the rear OF the
Grove Church, aud the SUNDAY school room
is undergoing repairs for the coming Christian
Endeavor Convention, which will be held in
the church on the 9th and 10th instant.
Delegates from Howard Baltimore, Hartford,
Cecil. Kent and Queen Anne counties will be
entertained, with able speakers from Balti-
more city.
Rev. w. w. Barnes, of Baltimore, delivered
an interesting lecture entitled 1.-The Irish
mans Saucepan" in the NJ. Z. Church Tues
day evening, under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League of the church
Owing to the inclement weather last Sun
day, Rev David Jamison and Rev. F. G. Por-
ter did not exchange pulpits as they had in
tended, but will do SO on Sunday, Dec Uolente.
Mr.. William Tyrrell, formerly of the firm of
Hilton Il Tyrrell, left here last Saturday to
take charge of the postal telegraph business
of Atlantic City. Mr.. Tyrrel's large circle of
friends here are sorry to lose him from their
midst, but sincerely hope he may meet with
success in his new field
Rev. George Morrison, of Baltimore, is the
guest of Mr.. II. A. Osborn.
Mrs. Lutz and daughter, Miss Emily, who
have been visiting Mrs. A. L. Fletcher, re-
turned to their home il Philadelphia last Sat
urday.
a number of our town folks visited Ford's
Opera House last week, to see Mr.. Joseph
j efTerson in Rip Van Wrinkle.
John Pokehorny and Frank X. Schemlchle
left here last Saturday one for Germany, the
other for Austria. Mr.. Schemichle went to
visit his father, and expects to return i'll about
five weeks.
Ernest Brown, colored, who is employed by
Mr. I. f. Morgan, was overcome by escaping |
gas in the boiler room of the bank early |
Tuesday morning. He has almost entirely |
this morning which is due to care
full attention from DR.. i. IL. Kennedy.
Ann Boardly, colored, was struck by train |
On the B. and o. Railroad, near Bradford, last |
Friday night. She lay all night alone by the
rack, but was sent the next morning to the |
Maryland Hospital. VIRGINIA.