The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-03-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Scarlet fever is raging in the vicinity oil
Upper Cross Roads.
All the Hartford appointments have been
confirmed by the State Senate.
MIR. John B. Engle, of Upper Cross Roads,
is building new dwelling house.
MIR. William Standiford of Upper Cross
Roads, is building new hay house.
Deputy Sheriff Forsythe was painfully
bitten by hog last Monday morning
Fire broke out recently at the residence OF
Mr.. Nard Kemp, of Darlington, causing slight
damage.
MIR. T. B. Grafton has bought the Heiusler
property, near Hickory, containing 50 acres,
for 81, 100.
Mr. Thomas f. Maggie, of Churchville,
shot dog one day last week which was sup
posed to be mad.
Application has been made by citizens of
Hartford county to Adjutant-General Wilmer
to raise cavalry company.
Delegate Lee has introduced bill in the
Legislature to amend the law relating to the
duties of sheriff of Hartford county.
Delegate Seneca has introduced bill to
authorize the Mayor and City Council Oh
Havre de Grace to issue bonds to build new
school house in that city.
"A tenant house on the Cochran property,
belonging to Gen. Cadwailader, situated near
Edgewood, was destroyed by fire one day last
week 1t was insured for $500.
Mr.. Edward Michigan, of Constitution,
on Saturday while assisting to do some saw
ing on Mr. John Webster's place, near Cler-
mont Mills, had finger cut off.
MIR. Corbin Grafton, of Hickory, has some
of the finest steers we have seen for some
time. They have been stall fed, and will now
average over l 800 pounds each.
Mr. James J. Archer, trustee, has sold the
farm, "Streett's Pleasant Hill," containing 60
acres of land, situated near North Bend
Church, near the Rocks, to George Robinson
for 5000
Mr. IL. D. Hanway, of Bel Air has bought
the New York Branch of the Wilmington
Dental Association. He has established an
office at u East 23rd street New York and will
be glad to see his friends at any time.
Harry Aaronson, while choppng wood
for the Land Company of Aberdeen on Mon
day his axe glanced, cutting his foot very Sc
vereiy. lie was carried to a neighboring
house, and at last reports he was much easier.
"A typographical error in our issue made us
say last week we wanted copies of The 1E'gts
of February l. 1t should have been February
Z. We have received several copies of the
issue sought, and thank our friends for their
trouble.
Mr.. James H. Roney, of Forest Hill, was
compelled to kill his shepperd dog last Tues
day on account of its going mad. He saw it
fighting with strange dog and being sus-
picious put the animal up. In short time it
showed undoubted signs of rabies.
Mr.. J. G. Rouse has just returned from a
trip to Philadelphia where he has been buying |
an extensive stock of goods for the spring |
trade. lie reports his purchase of many goods |
below the cost of manufacture and that he |
will give his customers the benefit of his bar
gains
A very interesting literary and dramatic |
entertainment was held at Bush Church Mon |
day night for the benefit of the church. A |
large crowd attended. Singing and recitations
were features of the evening. Miss Helen |
Bradshaw's recitations were worthy of special |
neutIon.
On Monday President Cleveland sent to
the Senate the nomination of Mr. Clement J.
Dietrich as Consul to Nantes, France. Mr..
Dietrich is a resident of Hartford county, he
having resided for many years at Hartford
Furnace. His many friends will be glad to
hear of his recognition.