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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-03

PERRY MAN, Dec 3i.--The family of the late
Dr. Michael, have moved to their country
home, "ButtonwOod."
Mr.. Norval Chapman, who is attending st.
Johns College, is home for the holidays.
Miss Irene Miller, of .larrettsville, is spend
ing the holidays with Miss Ella Cronin.
Miss Fannie Walker, of Bush River Neck,
has gone to Washington on visit to friends.
Miss Ella Cronin, who has been very i'll is
getting better We are glad to hear it.
Miss Manice Bell, is visiting Mrs. George
" Mitchell
One of the most delightful dances of the
season, was given in the Town Hall on Friday
hight, by the young gentlemen OF the neigh
borhood Some OF those present were: Mrs.
J. H. Stier, Mrs Joseph Taylor, Mrs. Alfred
Mitchell. Mrs. Fletcher Raymond, Miss John
sou, of Philadelphia, Misses Dolly and Flor
ence Morgan, Belle Holloway, Abbie Hopkins,
Mamie Bell, Minnie Gallup, Helen Jewens,
Virgie Harris, Mae Taylor, Fannie Walker,
Mary Tredick, Philena Hutton, Irene Miller,
Maud, Abbie and Mammie Raymond, Edith
Nelson, Messrs. j. II. Steir, Joseph Taylor,
Louis f. Michael Winfield Harris, Marion
Taylor, larry Hyde, Will Hyde, Herbert
Palmer, Frank, Maurice aud Carl Holloway,
Wesley Buck, Will McGaw, John Roberts,
Willis Michael, Stanley and Carroll Hanway,
Robert and Shirley Morgan, John Lovett,
John Mason, Howard Richardson, Reese
Numbers, Arthur Cronin, George Page, AL
bert aud vii! Courtney, Howard Taylor
Neil and Parker Mitchell, Otil Johson, Clar
ence Unke, Henry Raymond, Parker Fred
erick GWinu JeWens
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Bel Air Notes.

A new society has been formed in the town
called 1.-The Golden Order OF the Sons OF
Rest" The officers will be announced later
Mrs. J. c. Butler, assisted by Mrs. w. Boyd
Bell, Mrs. Thomas Ii. Robinson and the Misses
Williams, received on New Years day, at her
home, on Main street.
Miss Blanche +. Archer spent part OF the
holidays visiting friends at Rockville, Md.
Mr.. John j. Fisher of Washington, visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Fisher,
several days last week.
= The Misses Lee, daughters of Col. Ohio s.
Lee, received on New Years day at their
home, darlington" near town.
Mr.. G. Harry Haynes, who was formerly
our accommodating agent at Bel Air station
left on Saturday to accept a position with
the American Telegraph and Telephone Com
plny. Mr.. Haynes while here made many
friends by his uniform courtesy.
List of letters remaining in the Bel All
postofIice: Hutton Gibson. VIM. Gilbert
George Giles and Mr.. VIM. s. Webster.
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Entertainment I'm Bel Air by the Up.
per Falls Dramatic Club.

One OF the pleasantest entertainments the
good people of Bel Air and vicinity have been
treated to IN a long time, was the one given by
the Upper Falls Dramatic Club, in the Ma
sonic Hall on Monday night Despite inclem-
ent weather, the house was well filled by re-
preventative people, who thoroughly appre
ciated the efforts of the performers for the
good cause in which they were enlisted
The entertainment was opened by an over
ture by piano and mandolin duet by Miss "
Elizabeth Cuttings and Mr.. Hallock ID. Day,
which was roundly encored. Col. William
II. Love, of Baltimore, who was to have recit-
ed, was unable to attend on account OF the
weather.
farce, "My Awful Chum," was creditabiy
given. The cast included Miss Mary 5. Git
tings, Mrs John b. Rumsey, Messrs. Hallock
d. Day, j. Murray Rumsey, Dr. Newburry
Keyser, Edward j. Bell.
Miss Alice Lee sang beautifully and was re-
peatedlv encored ''Bombastes Furioso'
was we'll rendered by Messrs. Day, Rumsey
AMI Miss Blanche Rumsey.
Miss Annie Chapman, Of Upper Falls, de-
lighted the audience with several songs. Her
clear, sweet voice brought forth repeated en-
cores.
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NoRRlsvILLE, December 3l.-Christma:
passed off very quietly at this place. Some
shooting at glass balls and Il little wind work
was all the fun We had.
Messrs Richard Mcdonald and Ross Wiley
of this place, and John Richie, OF Stewards
town, started for Atlanta on Christmas morn
ing.
Mr.. Tidings McGinness, of Baltimore coun
ty, and Miss Amanda McClung, daughter Of
Mr.. Ephriam McClung, of Hartford county
were married in York, Pa, on Tuesday, the
oath. by the Rev. MIR. Hinkle. We wish then
a long and happy life.
Mr.. George Roster and Miss Annie Williams
of Baltimore county, were married one day
last week
Mrs. Gevil Mccullough, who has been SO
very sick for some time, is improving slowly
We are having some very dull weather IN
this section. The late rains have broken the
ice on Deer Creek, and the mills are making
full time again. Mr.. George Wiley's mill ii
packed full from basement TO attic, and be j:
running the mill day and night
Miss Molie Birmingham. daughter of Mr.
Luther NJ. Birmingham, of Shane, was taken
sick Il few days ago while on her way to White
Hall. She was taken to DR.. Silas Hunters
place where she Is confined to her room, but
has somewhat improved.
Mr.. Editor, we wish you and your staff a
a happy new year. This is the last time will
write to you this year. L. 5. NJ.
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The Christmas entertainment of the Sunday
School OF Emmanuel Church, Bel Air, was
held on Tuesday night The church was
beautifully decorated for the occasion with
evergreens. The trees especially were worthy
of note. Addresses were made by the rector,
Rev. K. A. Castlemsn and w. ID. Harryman,
superintendent of the school. The exercises
were very entertaining, aud the children were
delighted with the presents which they re-
ceived, consisting Of books, toys and fruits
The school is in fourishing condition, hay
| ing increased from ten children to sixty since
last August, owing to the excellent corps Of
officers and teachers. Mr.. Harryman. the
superintendent, was presented with a hand
some silk umbrella.
very enjoyable Christmas entertainmeLt
was held at Grace Chapel, Hickory, on Friday,
December 81. The church was beautifully
and tastefully decorated with evergreens. A
| large pine tree adorned the front Of the
church. While the choir sang the hymn,
| clark, Whit Means Those Heavenly Voices"
Mr.. Robert Bull and Mr.. Archer Minnick light
ed up the tree, which added much TO its
| beauty. Among those who took part In the
exercises were the Misses Pearl, Martha, Bessie
and Pencil Grafton, Mary Branard, Hall and
Homer Holland, Milton Vancourt, Bessie,
| Grace and Willie Forwood, Helen Gilbert
Mary Bull, Ethel Minnick, Street, Boughter,
| Arthur and Robert Brown, The most attrac-
| tive features was speech by little Street,
Boughter and duet by Arthur aud Robert
Brown. The new lamps recently placed in
the church were used for the first time. Rev.
X. A Castleman delivered an address to the
children. After the singing Of the hymn,
"Come Ye Faithful" the candy and gifts
were distributed to the children. Many thanks
are due to the Misses Cover Of Bel Air, for
their kind assistance in the singing and play
ing.
The Joppa Sunday School held its first
Christmas entertainment on the eth, in Joppa
Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated
with evergreens. All available space was oc'
cupIed long before the opening exercises
the crowd being so large that many could moi
gain udmttance. a beautiful programme
was rendered by the school, Miss Ida Krol
presiding at the organ. AT the close Santa
Claus appeared through chimney, heavily
laden with candy and oranges for the school
Rev. Mr. Hopkins was presented with pair
of driving gloves, and the superintendent, j
Orsborn. with a carriage robe. This schoo
was organized March last and is in prosper
GUS condition, with ninety eight scholars OF
the roll.
, The Methodist Protestant Sunday School o
Bel Air celebrated it's Christmas anniversary
r in the presence OF 8 crowded house last Frida,
, evening, the 9th OF December. The churcl
was beautifully trimmed for the occasIon,an
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Kim haPt-DenbOw.

On Christmas eve, at s'Bloomfeld,n the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Kiuhurt,
near Jarrettsville, was the scene Of one of the
most beautiful home weddings that WAS ever
witnessed in upper Hartford. The contracting
parties were Ida E, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Kinhart, and Mr.. George F. Denbow. At
$50 the bride and groom entered the paTlor
to the strains of the bridal chorus Lohengrin,
performed by Miss Emma Kinhart, sister OF
the bride, and were met under the chandelier
by the Rev. W. A. Price, who performed the
full Presbyterian ceremony, which made the
twain one.
The bride. stately brunette, was attred in
wood colored khiber cloth, trimmed in brown
velvet, with gloves to match, and carried a
bouquet of lilies Of the valley and hyacinths.
The bridesmaid, Miss Gertie Wands, OF Balti-
more, was similarly costumed and carried a
bouquet of pink carnations. The groom and
groomsman, Mr.. Clarence Segerman, Of Wal
brook, wore the conventional black. The
parlor and other rooms were tastefully decor
ated with garlands OF evergreens, smilax and
holly.
hhlIc InC IilChus "pic WHY A"N
newly welded pair, "Blest he the Tie That
Binds Our Hearts," led by Prof. Segerman,
leader the Holy Trinity choir of Baltimore,
WAS well sung.
After receiving the best wishes and happy
future from all, the bride and groom, followed
by the guests, were usbered into the dining
room, where bounteous repast was done
justice by over one hundred participants. At
a late hour the table was again spread with
refreshments, consisting OF the delicacies OF
the season. The bride received large num-
Der OF useful and handsome presents.
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EZAI LSLa-

| -
situated in the Fourth Election District OF
Hartford County:
| FirSt-Ail that farm parcel of land stu
| ated on the pubic road leading from Jarrctts-
| vile to Taylor, and about 11S miles from the
former place, on which Herman Nalback now
| resides, composed of parts of tracts called
| nelson's Delight" and Pleasant Valley, or by
whatsoever name or names the same may be
known, containing &C acres, rOods and 81
perches, more or less, being the same and all
| the land described i'll IL deed from Charles NJ
| Hinkle to Herbert Walbeck. dated February
| IS, S91, and recorded among the land records
| of Hartford County in liber A, l.. j., No. 90,
| folio 40l.
This property adjons the lands of Thomas
| Gross the heirs of james Hope and others, and
| is improved by comfortable Dwelling House
| Barn, Tenants House and other necessary
outbmldings. About 20 acres of this land is
in timber and the balance under cultivation.
This property is located in good neighbor-
hood and is desirable place.
Parcel No. 2 Being all that farm or parcel
of land situated near Norrisville, in the Fourth
Election District OF Hartford County. contain
ing 179 acres more or less, being the same and
ali the land described in deed from Augustus
waltham to Herman Walbeck, dated March
10. 1898, and recorded among the land records
aforesaid in liber W. S. F., No. II. folio 260
This property adJOns the lands of George
Norris, George Wiley and others. This prop
erty is improved by good Dwelling House.
Barn and other outbuildings, and is situated
about five miles from the Northern Central
Railroad.
TERMS OF SALE.-The terms of sale pre-
scribed by the decree are that one-third of the
purchase money shall be paid in cash on the
day of sale or the ratification thereof, in the
discretion of the trustee, one third thereof in
six months and the residue in twelve months
from the day of sale, or all cash on the day OF
SALE ut the option of purchaser; the credit
payments to bear interest from the day OF sale
and to be secured by the notes or bonds of the
with surety to be by the
j. s. Richardson, AuctiOneer.
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everything moved off in good style without a
single hitch or drawback anywhere. The
speaking was confined exclusively to the
smaller children, and these acquitted them
selves very creditabiy, indeed. The singing,
with musical Accomplishments, was excellent,
and made a marked impression upon the audi
ence Miss Marion Chesney presided at the or
gan, and was assisted by Messrs. Ferry, French,
Rom berger ard Bode, as cornetists. Besides
the usual order Of exercises, the several classes
recited portions Of scripture in concert. The
distribution of the confectionery In pretty
boxes as well as the presents to the little
children, was also conducted upon new plan,
much more preferable than the old one. The
majority of the teachers also came in for some
handsome presents from their classes. The
entire programme was admirably carried out
by Mr.. W Frank Keen, superintendent of the
school Rev Howard o. Keen, pastor of
Remington Mission, Baltimore, was also pres
ent and made tie opening prayer. The chill
dren who had recitatinns were Nelson Keen,
Carrie Tucker, Sadie Ross, Lawrence Tucker,
Oleira Bauer, Lillian Stalry, Beully Peterson,
T
Abee, Dale Hohlitzell, Herman Wilgis and
Norman Small The school is in Il prosperous
condition, and is supplemented with live
and vigorous board of officers and teachers.
The Christmas entertainment of the NJ. K.
Sunday school, Rel Air, which was held in
the church on the evening Of December 81,
was decided success. The church was taste
fully decorated for the occasion. The Iecita-
lions and music on the part OF the children
was excellent. The usual distribution OF
books. toys and confectionery were immense
ly enjoyed Ivy the children.
The annual Christmas anniversary of the
Presbyterian Sunday School OF Bel Air. took
place on Thursday evening Of last week, in
the Sunday school room adjoining the church
Mr.. John d. Worthngton. the efficient super
intendent of the school. gave pleasant and
interesting talk to the children. pleasant
feature of the exercises to the young folks
was the distribution of presents, consisting of
books, confectionery and toys The room
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JARRETTsvILLE, Dec. 3l.-Mr. and Mrs. B.
Howard Mason and family are on visit al
his parents near Jarrettsville.
Quite number happened in at Mr.. b. l.
Mason's on Christmas night. The time Wa:
pleasantly spent singing and reciting selec
lions from different authors. About 1880 the
crowd We're invited to partake of refreshment:
which were hountifully spread Oh the table
for the occasion. The room was beautifully
decorated with ferns, holly, evergreens ant
crosses, and what added more to the beauty
and gaiety OF the house was tree handsomely
trimmed Music was afterwards furnished by
Misses Margaret Galbreath and Laura Mason
Miss Sallie Jarrett, has company from
Baltimore visiting her.
Mr. and Mrs. b. II. Mason, of Baltimore
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. l.
Mason OF this place
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A Little Boys Eye Injured.

A little son of Mr.. Thomas Ii. Wiley, Jr.,
near Jarrettsville, had one OF his eyes serfous-
" injured by younger brother, while the
two boys were playing with bow and arrows,
on Thursday OF last week. The elder boy,
aged IL years, held out his hat as mark for
his brother, who let the arrow fly The missile
struck the lad in the left eye. His father car
ried him to DR.. Smith, in Jarrettsville, and
acting upon his advice Mr.. Wiley took his son
on the evening train to Baltimore, where he
is being treated at the City Hospital.
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Delta Talk,

DELTA, Dec. 3l.-Mr. Joseph Griffith, has
lately regarded the sidewalk OF Mr.. L. j.
Blain from the railroad to Main st.
Mr.. Il. 2. Rees has organized a singing
school with large class.
Miss Mary Arnold teacher Of the primary
school, is in Philadelphia have her eyes treat
ed.
The programme Of the entertainment pre-
pared by the Baptist Sunday School, was very
nicely rendered on Monday evening.
The York Southern Railroad has laid q
standard guage track in its engine house, and
is now building an addition to it.
Mr.. VIM. Bullet, has about one hundred
new cutter seighs in his show windows
l.. s. K
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Serious Accident.

A serious, II not fatal, accident happened to
George Cash, son of William Cash, of the up
per part of Hartford, on Saturday.
The son had gone out into the woods to cut
wood In the morning. AS he did not come in
to his dinner his father went IN search and
found him under large tree, which had fall
en- upon him.
lie was insensible when found, and 1t was
with great difficulty that he was extricated.
His condition is considered to be critical. His
internal injuries caused him excruciating pain
at times.
The boy is 16 years of age, and is the only
son
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The County Commissioners were in session
on Monday.
Road checks issued.-John Garrison, $50
Robert Orr, IS James G. Bell, $780, William
Gallon, $23 25 Harry e. Day, bridge, s3l So
c. W. Harvard, lumber, $50. so; Charles X,
Standiford, SIS.
Cash paid.-John A. Young, care Of Court
room clock, IS ; Hanline Bros, bridge paint
$l4 W. f. Lingan, police duty at the election
81 William Middleditch, on account painting
bridges, S25; one thousand stamped envelopes
$21. so; Mics Cassandra Alexander, for the
use of her parents, SO, unexpended pension
fund
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ChiIdren's Party.

A delightful children's party was given by
Miss Bessie Farnandis to the little folks
of Bel Air on last Saturday afternoon,
from four to six. The large rooms were bril-
liantly Illuminated, and were decorated with
evergreen and large Christmas tree, which
was heavily laden with candy and decorations.
Each little guest WAS presented with small
basket OF candy and other refreshments. The
time was spent in playing games and In hav-
lug good time In general.
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When a person is losing flesh and wasting
away there is cause for alarm. Nothing 81
worries IL physician Consumptives would
never die if they could regain their usual
weight. In fact, there would be no consump.
ton if there were no wasting Of the system
The cause of this loss of flesh is IL failure &c
properly digest the food eaten. Nine-tenths OF
all our disea-es date back to some derange
mcnt of the stomach.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial will stop this
wasting of the body. 1t acts by causing the
food we eat to he di9ested SO as to do good, fol
undigested food does more harm than good
The Cordial contains food already digested and
Il digest err of foods as well,
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The fourth quarterly meeting of East Har-
ford circuit will lie held at Abingdon. Preach
ing at luiu y. NJ. 10y the pastor. AT 81 2. N.
DR.. W ). Edwards, Presiding Elder Of East
linlIiu.'Ir us,riui. viii preach
--iI, AR Mcthrd!St Protestant hurch, Rev.
s. A HoDllIZcll, PASTOR Preaching at frovi.
dcnce, TO- - y. "a; Un!on Chapel 3 7. NJ, and
Bel Air, 1.;iu 7. NJ Christian Eudeuvor service
at Bel Air Monday evening at 7.3O. Union
Chapel Wednesday evening, and Mount Carmel
Thursday evening AT 80.
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During the storm Thursday OF last week
auite number Of trees and fences were blown
down aud some stock killed. 1t Is reported
that Mr. John Divers, Of Upper Cross Roads,
had several COWS killed by stable falling on
them.
At the residence Of Mr. William d. Lee,
near Churchyille, large poplar tree fell
almost striking stable III which were seveTa
horses.
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At a meeting of number of the promi nent
farmers of the county, held in Bel Air on
Monday, it was decided to hold a Farmers
Convention similar to the ones OF former
years, at date to be hereafter agreed upon.
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1t will be an agreeable surprise to persons
subject to uttachs of bilious collie to learn that
prompt relief may bc had by taking Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera aud dlnrrhua RcIncdy
In many INSTANCES the uttuck mny bp prevent
ed by taking this remedy us soon as the first
symptoms uf the disease appear. 20 and 81
cent bottles for sale by ! hos. G. FOrwood Il
On nru. = ISIs- Bel ALL Md
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The Grove Sunday School will hold Its
Christmas entertainment this evening at the
church.
The M. E. Church will give the Sunday
School an entertainment on Thursday evening.
VIRGINIA.
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TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
SUNDAY TRAINS.

Sunday trains leave Baltimore for Delta and
intermediate stations at $50 A. NJ and 90
and $50 p. NJ. for Bel Air only. They will
leave Delta for Baltimore and intermediate
stations at 6.55 A. NJ, $50 P. NJ, and from
Bel Air for Baltimore at $40 p. NJ.
w. A. MOORE, Gen'l Manager.
]. II. KLINEFELTER,
Genl Pass. Agent.
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A Pleasant Party.

SCARBORO, Dec. 3l-Mr. and Mrs. c. d.
Thomas gave party Mt their residence Friday
night, Dec. %, to Il number of their friends, il
being the second anniversary of their wedding.
Among those present were Misses Henrietta 4.
Scarborough, Ella Bailey. Mollie HealN, PhRbe
L. Scarborough, lola and Annie Scarborough,
MOllie Thompson, Asenath and Luella Scarbor-
ough, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. s. Scarborough, Mr.. and
Mrs. William H. Scarborough, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard W. Scarborough, MesSrs. Clinton
Scarborough, Fred Scarborough, Lewis f.
Scarborough, Oscar and Emory Thompson,
MOrdecai ). and Aseph f. scarborough, Car
cnce Scarborough, samuel Jones, Melvin Scar
borough, Walter stokes and DIR. j. J. Healy.
Music for the dance was furnished by Beecher
and Frank House aud i, Scarborough.
\ Christmas tree entertainment WAS held on
Christmas night ut Ascension Chapel. The tree
was handsomely decorated for the occasion.
The exercises were interspersed by choice Sc
lectiOns of music, Miss Henrietta E. Scarbor-
ough, organist. The children were treated to
ceived present from the Ladies' Guild us Il
token of their appreciation of her playing dur
ing the past year. Prizes were awarded TO THE
following scholars for prompt attendance and
good lessons: Anne White, Rebecca Reynolds,
Joseph and Ozellt scarborough. Ewood Scar
scarborough, NJ. kODerta and ElwoOd Scar
borough, Outerbridge, Eddie, Edith and Charlie
HUFF. The superintendent of the school are
Messrs. A. a. HUH and e. ID. Thomas.
Mrs. LOWS f. Scarborough had her finger
caught in sausage grinder and the end was
taken of through the nail, making very pain
full wound.
Mrs A A. HUFF, who has been quite ILL., is
better.
Miss Ella Bailey, of Baltimore is spending
GONE weeks with her sister, Mrs, Lewis +.
scarborough BRUCE.