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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

Prof. Roat krohn. instructor in gymnas-
tics at the Portland Athletic Club was in
the city last. evening. As the guest Of
Gerard Beninghausen he visited the rooms
of the Seattle Athletic Club. and was
shown through every department Mr.
krohn Is fine gymnast and very nc
cessful as an instructor. II was said at
the club last evening that he had a large
class in the public schools.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
4 Special Glove Display
for Easter.

HsA thousand pairs of worthy Kid
Gloves are here for bargain buyers,
eyef1 glove without break or blemish,
and al the latest shades are represented.
Note the quotations:
IArSe-Button Glace Gloves. Is Or.
Fancy Shades Suede Mousuuetaire.
81 80 pair.
Nsw Shades Victoria Gloves. 81. 50
pair.
White Kid. Fancy Back. sl.se pair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

discuss with them of evenings At meal
time the topics they have read.
I, is slow wo-x but II pays II pays
you in the peaceful evenings sainei; In
the assurance t'As your boys and Urls
will seek good books 10 enjoy instead Of
running out with wild companions.
1t pays for the boy--in teaching him to
read and think for nrmse'f. In utilizing
wisely hts leisure moments.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

The Seattle Rod and Gun Club shoot at
West Seattle today promises TO be very in
teresting. for. in addition to the regular
handicap event. team shoot and practice
contests. c. +. Treat and n. +. Norton
will shoot an individual match at twenty
singles. IL is said that II Treat II beaten
he viii be deposed from the presidency OF
the celebrated Sawbiil club
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
Mems Neck wear for Ease

They are made from pretty. bright
SILKS. In right colorings for spring wear.
Bright Piaids. new things In reds and
greens, all shapes and styles:
Plaid and Fancy Bows SOC.
Club Ties. new patterns. SOC.
Princess. Fnur-in-Hanas. Flowing
Ends, pretty coiorings. Soc. &c. n. 90.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

The Van ASSET baseball team IL Growing
over the boys from Georgetown. A match
game was played last Friday at George
town. and when the innings were ended
the Van Asseits or Maple school represen-
tatives had 10 runs TO their credit, as
against . for GaorzefoMn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
The Belt Department

Is posnt Of special interest. We have
those Pretty Gold and Spangied Belts.
and the prices are just right:
One-inch wide Spangled Belts. $780,
Two-inch wide Iridescent Belts. sl.2S
Narrow Tinsel Belts. .5c-
One-and-half-inch Tinsei Belts, 81, so.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
TEAM A WIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Basket BALL Season at =. A. &. Closes
with n brilliant struggle.

The anal game IN the basket ball contest
al the Seattle Athletic club between teams
A, p and g. was played Thursday after
noon. resulting In a victory for team A.
Before this final game team A had won
three out Of four games played. Y two out
0. three. while c. after losing three games.
went 20 pieces. leaving one game with B
unpiayed.
DR.. McCuIioch. captain OF r. not salts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
AIcrfs IL Guitars Io

The Alerts and Cutters played an inter
esting bah game yesterday forenoon at the
Cascade school grounds. Although the
Aferis were victorious. the score standing
IL to II, II should be said in Justice 10 the
defeated team that II did some splendid
playing.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

Puck
Roua1.raaa reporting AZ the station a; s
a NIL Just soani oficer Murphy drunk
in OHAra's saloon. s.r.
Sergeant uadsxnantiyb-Cso S&es al once
an1 arrest that villain o'Hars for violating
the excise Law
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

II costs NJ least one-third more 70 pro-
duce a pound Of pork after the dfsf ye9r
than before. II a pig does not pay pro4s
by the time IL Ii ten months OLD = WI
hardly 10 80 after II has pasred thar n4e:
Young pork ~ not only the best a4d
cheapest. but brings the hisheN prices ~
market.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

The ribbon market has yielded up its
choicest productions to Us. that We may
pass them to you. Those beautiful Warp
Prints. orientals and half dozen 9TH
er new styles compete for your stten-
ton.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

Tacoma. March 2.-Speclai.-The law
yers OF Seattle were beaten at bowling
here tonight by the Tacoma lawyers.
Score: Seattle. eight men, S35; Tacoma.
sight men. 1.M5 big crowd of legal
lights was present.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
Latest Arrivals In Trimmings

Are deserving OF your early attention:
Spangled Gimps. 15c yard
Cut Jet Beadlngs. sc yard.
Iridescent Fronts. 81 50 TO $3.50 each.
Jeweled Band Trimmings. SOC to $50
yard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
Wool Dress Fabrics.

As choice collection of fabrics as
you ever saw. Neat. tasteful, snbstan-
tial patterns: high novelties for those
that want highest style and exclusive
ness. and the pretty. stylish fabrics you
always get at modest prices:
Matte Plaids. 81. 3 yard.
Bicycle Tweeds, GO inches wide. $50.
Silk and Wool Iridescent Suitings.. 81.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

Y~rk@<' Mammoth grocery. al - Paul
was o1Tae. SATURDAY laynsQg. Loss ss9.-
usA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
Separate Skirts.

Made of Silk Mohair. Crepon and
Serge. nicely finished full width, lined
throughout. They are offered at prices
that are less than you could buy tho
material for. irrespective Of the work.
81. 80, s.. 30, 800. 500. 500. $50.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
Have You Looked at the
New I.aces?

They are prettier than any that have
gone before. and cost less. A hundred
designs and widths. all new and stylish.
and here at these very little prices:
Cream Valenceinnes. &c to 2ac yard.
Ecru Oriental, l5c TO 81 90 yard.
SILK Applique. Soc to $500 yard.
Grass Linen Laces. soc to & 90 yard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

SIX eonsscutiv. winnings wss largely re
sponsibie for this.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29
Spring Wraps for Stylish
Women.

All thenewcst fads and fancies Of fash
len. as they are TO be found in the most
Stylish Spring Wraps are contained IN
those found here We are ready 10
show these handsome coats and capes 10
all Corners. The more the merrier:
Tan. Black ana Blue Capes, N.50. $2.uA
s. 30.
Two Row Tan Cape. velvet collar. ~
Handsome line Of Tan and Black
Capes, beautifully trimmed with braid
and buttons, $500 to 5000.
SILK Capes lace and jet trimmings.
$500 to go. 90.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-29

Every day this hddoa o Of high grade novelty goods
CO.. nr an SIMMER wear beautiful tnf rarely
to s s and made possible only with perfect stock
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Obituary.

Mrs. Samuel j. Bachtel, daughter of Mr.. j. j.
Richardson. died on Sunday, March %, aged
80 wears. She was buried at Fellowship NJ.
f. Church. Rev. Mr.. Parker conducted the
services The pail bearers were William
Reasin. Ellsworth Lowe, j. B. Stansbury, h
F, Harkins, William Barton and Walter Sell
ers. {.
The funeral of Mr.. George W. Grant, whose
death was reported in last weeks AgiS, took
place on Saturday, the interment being at
Mt. Zion Cemetery. Rev E. c. Gallaher Of
ficiated The pail bearers were E. B. Whistler,
r. F. Hanna, James W. Hanna, William Old
field. c. W. Pyle and J. W. Paca. \. Dean
& Son, undertakes.
Mr.. BENJAMIN Chauncey, a well-known resi-
Aent Of Bush River Neck. dropped dead last
Wednesday morning while on the front porch
of the residence of Mr.. Frederick Nelson
where he made his home. Death is supposed
to have resulted from neuralgia of the heart
Mr.. Chauncey was fifty-tive years of age anc
had no immediate relatives in this county
His funeral took place Friday at Spesutis
Protestant Episcopal Church, Rev. Mr.. Alrich
the rector officiating.
Mr.. James Alexander, one of the most re
spected residents of Marshall;s district, dice
at his home, about two miles north of Jarretts
vile, last Sunday, in the eightyseventh yeal
of his age. Mr.. Alexander leaves a widow
and two children-Mr. John j. Alexander
now living in Baltimore city, and Miss Gas,
sandra Alexander. He was an ardent Demo
crat, but never held political office. His fu
neral took place Wednesday, meeting at hi
late home at ten o'clock, A. NJ. Interment a
Rock Spring.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03

Mr.. Ohio 5. Lee, Jr., has returned nome ioi
his Easter vacation.
Miss Daisy Archer spent last Sunday Win
friends in Baltimore.
Miss Beulah Zimmerman, of Baltimore Is
visiting Miss Jessie Reckord.
Mrs, Thomas H. Robinson has returned
from visit to friends in Baltimore
Miss Blanche Cochran spent part OF last
,yoel with Mrs John 5. Richardson, Jr.
Mrs, Michael Pue, of Delta, spent several
DAYS with Mrs. Walter W. Preston last week.
List of letters remaining in the Bel Air post
office; Mrs. Sadie Brown, hir. Charles Ewing
and Emma Taylor.
Mrs. Oertel aud her two little grand
daughters Eugenia and Hattie have returned
from 4 two months visit to friends and re-
latives in New Jersey.
Prof w. I. L. Taliaferro, OF the Maryland
Agricultural College visited friends IN TINS
town on Sunday.
Mr.. Jacob Schapiro has recently added 10
his already excellent set of jewellers tools an
engraving machine. 1t enables him to do en-
craving promptly and in the very best style.
Misses Waters and Wetherill, mililnerF'
have Just opened their new spring styles OF
Faster bopnets. 1t has been traditional
matter for the ladies to wear their best ana
newest styles on Easter Sunday, and we advise
all who wish to have the latest and best to i'll
spect their stock before buying
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
q Case of Supposed Suicide.


HAvRE DE GRACE, April mir. William
\. ,Iohes and Miss Nettic Gibson, daughter of
Mr.. James J. Gibson, both of this city, were
married on Monday evening at s O'Clock by
Rev " f. Bird nj the NJ. f.. parsonage. AT
fer the wedding the Young couple went to the
home of tre Groom. where they will remain
unfil their new home is completed
The steam launch NADIA. which has been
cruising in these waters for several months.
left ON saturday for CarrolI's Island. where
Mr. Cherries Il Flint. her owner. aud Hon. W,
p H.nhurnr. of New York, were entertained
by the CARROTS Island Ducking Club on Sun
day. They returned here on Monday.
Monday was the last dav for shooting ducks
ON fine Snsoupbanua fats. and a large number
of sports from New York. Philadelphia. Balti-
more and other points were here. A great
MANY black-heads and common ducks were
killed. but very few canyass-backs or red
heads
Mr.. Otto HeunZch, a German who has been
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Mad Dno. al wilma.

On Saturday of last week a dog supposed
to be mad was seen on the premises of Mr.
Joseph w. Archer of wilma. He chased two
hounds of Mr.. Archer's into stable and it is
supposed from the evidence of blood seen
they were bitten. These were promptly kill
ed. The rabid animal then visited the place
of Joshua Bond, colored, colored woman
named Fisher and is said to have been seen
Lear Reckord, biting all the dogs who came
in his way.
Mr.. Archer and his brother went to the wo
man Fisher, knowing her dog had been bitten
and wanted to kill it. She Indignantly re
scented any intrusion saying there was not
enough law in Hartford county to compel hel
to have her dog killed. Prompt action was
taken and warrant was issued under orders
Of County Health Officer DIR. Hollingswortl
to have her arrested for maintaining :
nuisance.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03

Dr. Napoleon Bonaparte Bryan, one of the
best known physicians in upper Hartford and
lower York counties, died at his residence in
South Delta last Thursday morning
aged about sixty years. He had suffered
for years from Il necrosis of the bones of his
left leg, and it was this afilfction that finally
caused his death. lie leaves widow, but no
children.
DR.. Bryan was son of the late DR.. james
Y Bryan, Of Peach Bottom. township and,
like his father. was known as an excellent
physician. He was charter member of Es,
draeleon Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, OF Delta
and was also thirty second degree Mason
He was member Of Monumental Command.
cry, X. T., of Baltimore.
His funeral was held on Sunday afternoon
The services took place at Delta Methods
Protestant Church, and We're conducted bl
Rev Messrs. }. w. Gray, A. l.. Hyde and j
b. Jones' The beautiful and impressive bur
ial rites of the Knights Tenplar were per
formed at the grave by Monumental Com
mandery. Esdraleon Lodge accompanied tn
Knights as an escort, and number of TIL
brethren from Mt. Ararat and other lodge
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Death of MIR. walker.

Mr.. James T. Walker, one of the best
known citizens of Hartford county, died on
Friday afternoon at his home near Perryman,
after a lingering illness, aged 80 years. He
has been for years breeder of fine stock, and
has had in his stables some of the best bred
horses in the county. Heleaves two children,
Raymond Walker and Miss Fannie Walker.
Ex-SherifT Walker is his brother and Mrs.
Nathan Barron his sister
Mr.. Walker was a charter member of Aber
deem Lodge of A. F. and A. Masons, by which
organization he was buried on Monday al
Grove Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen
Rev David Jamison ofliciated, assisted by
Rev L. II. Lamar. The pail bearers were
George Walker, William E. Morton, W. b
Baker, c. W. Baker, 1. W. Bolts and Frank
Mitchell The floral offerings were exquisite
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Gifftn Mr.. RiSSeII.

In the Office of Black, Sheridan & Wilson
Chamber of Commerce Building Baltimore
Mr. benjamin Bssell, of Bel Air agent of the
New Central Coal Company, was on Thurs
day last presented handsome gold watch
and chain. Mr.. Robert I. Smith made the
presentation speech. Upon the outside case
of the watch is finely carved four-mastcd
schooner under full sail, and on the rercl Sc
are Mr. BisseIl's initials. Inscribed inside is
the following: Presented to Benjamin Bis
sell by the merchants of Baltimore in rccogni-
ton Of his services in securing the passage Of
the piIutage bill signed by Gov. Lloyd LowndeS
March II, 1896" Mr.. BisSell made a grace
full reply to Mr. Smith There were present
Messrs. John X. Shaw, George Il. HcInrr,
Capt S b. Marts, John II. Sirich, Willis
Harding. Charles Mackall, John Wilson,
Joseph Brooks and 5. B. Marts, Jr. The pen
and holder used by GOV. Lowndes in signing
the pilutagc hill have been handsomely framed
with an inscription beneath, and hung up in
Gray. Irean Il Co.'S Office.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Mr.. Joseph G. Favour, of FallSton' "h
was recently injured By cable car IN bailI
more is atie to be about again.
A party composed of MesSrS. +. L. Barr
lett. T. ]. HAYWARD and son of Baltimore ah'
T. J. Tylngs killed &c red-head ducks OF
Bush river last Monday.
MIR. W. W. Heuer, of Bel Air, has secured
the contract for putting Carton gas-tighi
furnace in Mr.. Adam Kolk's new residence
near Long Green, Baltimore county.
A horse belonging to Sheriff Cooley was
shot in the pastern Joint while standing IL
front of the post Office at IlaVre de Grace. II
was suppnsed to have been done areIdehtlS
by a colorcd hoy.
The Irwin Company will give an enter
taiumeut in the Masonic Hall Bel AIT Oh
Monday night April 6. The company lhcIudes
seven persons and with the reputation they
have always enjoyed we are sure they will
a good house.
Rev. James T. Byers, Il graduate OF Me
CormicE Theological Seminary, Chicago VIII
preach in the Bel Air Presbyterian Church
next Sunday, morning and evening. Mi.
Byres filed this pulpit several weeks ago very
acceptably.
At the yearly meeting of the Baltimore
Southern Methodist Conference, held at
Roanoke, Va, the following appointments
were made for this county. East Harford
Cjrcuit. Rev. W. f. Miller; West Harford,
Rev \. B. Sites.
Marion Malcolm while feeding threSh-
ing machine on his place near PerrymanS on
Thursday of last week had two of his hngers
so badly lacerated that it was necessary ioF
DR., Cochran to amputate them. Mr.. Nal
oo,,, mat with 4 similar accident several years
ago in which he nearly lost the other hanu'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Meeting of the Deer Creek Farmers
Club.

The monthly meeting of the Deer Creek
Farmers Club was held last Saturday after
noon Mt the home of Mr.. 5. A. Williams i'll Bel
Air.
The members present were Mcssrs. John b..
wysong, President John Moores, James F..
Kcnly, Robert f. Hanna, Harry Silver, Thos
Lochury, :. a williams. W Beatty Harlan,
William B. Hopkins. d. c. W. Smith. The visi-
tors being Mcssrs. G. G. Hopkins, Of Cecil
county, II. Is. Bruins, DR. &. A. HoliingswOrth,
john q. Rouse, George l.. NuuIIihhcr, Frank
H. Jacobs, W. Boyd Bell and Albert 5. Cook
The subject selected for discussion was Gar
den Crops which proved Il very interesting
ana important one, especially as il is too often
neglected or overlooked by farmers. The
| various phases of the subject were taken ul
| and discussed by each member in turn anl
many questions were asked which brought out
| interesting and instructive answers and discus
siOns.
| The following are some Of the points brought
! out by the members and visitors:
S. A. williams MY experience in gar
dcu.ur * of u practical kind. The soft Of III.
| Garden is Il heavy clay, which is difficult {,
| work early. Several years ago | tile drainC'
| it, which improved il very much, and now b,
blowing II in the fall, have one Of the CurliCS
! irardrus around here ] raise all the common
! garden crops, including asparagus ana celery
Nv garden is very reliable, and could not we
do without IL. In changing the lce-house con
| siderable Sind was removed, some OF whic
| was spread over the garden, covering il abou
one-half an inch deep all over, the sand havn
| a tendency to tighten the soil, and Il light soil
| a very desirable thing in a garden. In the eaI
~ years was worked by the Doe, but now b
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03

The following deeds were left for record il
the Clerk Office during the month of March
John W. Harhins and wife to Maurice 5
Jacob Fordcr and wife to David J. Kin
| hart.
| Rebcccn Preston ct al. to Rose E. Lewis.
| Herman Stump. trustee, ct al. to +. Stanlcl
| Holland =,
Josiah Almouy and wife to Sallie 5. Al
| mony.
j. Edwin Webster ct al, executors, to J
| Patrick Martin.
Amos D. spencer and wife to Morris c
Hopes.
Edward p. Matthews and wife to Joseph Fl
White ct al.
John $ Young. trustee, to Albert kopka
Katherine Markell ct al. to George +. Ander-
son.
o. 5. Lee. trustee, to Michael Gleason.
John r. cole and wife to Emma NJ. Travers.
Heur, A. Price. executor, I" Charles a.
Hoffman
John Divers to William \. Divers.
William 4. Divers and wife to John Divers.
). y. Williams, trustee, to Hehry I. Gal-
lion.
{. X. SewelI. collector, to William Nun
Michael Blumenthal ct al. to Charles MOTIF.
Henry G. Bowman to William ii. Gray.
Same to G. Oleita Gray.
Benjamin Herr to Frank y. Bennett;
Robert y. Hanna and wife to William
Stephenson.
Margaret J. Head ct al. to Johannes A
Oertel.
J. NJ. McNabb, trustee, to Michael j..
lushOu.
Kate NJ. Gilbert and husband to Harry A.
Gilbert.
smiley Badders and wife to Sarah ".
kuukle.
Caspar Walzenbach to Katie Walzenbach.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Death of Mr.. Harvard.

Mr. Walter Harvard, one of the oldest and
best known residents of the first district, died
at his home in Abingdon Tuesday morning
of Bright's disease, aged 81 years. Mr.. Har-
ward had been in poor health for the past two
years, but was not confined to his bed until a
week ago, when he gradually grew worse.
When young man he was engaged in the
blacksmithing business at Bush, and for the
past forty years was engaged in the same bust
ness in Abingdon. Mr.. Harvard was ardent
Democrat, and at one time was County Com
missioner. He leaves surviving him a widow,
two sOns-Charles II. Harvard, of Hartford
station, and George Harvard, of Port Deposit,
and one daughter, Mrs. W. II. HELEN, OF
Calvert county. The funeral will take place
this Friday morning, meeting at his late resi-
dcuce at 10 o'clock, Interment at Abingdon
NJ. Z. Cemetery.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03

Last Monday, at the Courthouse door, Mr..
J. Edwin Webster aud Thomas II. Robinson,
trustees, the Wilson L. Pyle property, near
the Hickory. One tract, containing l39
acres, was sold to Emory Tucker for $3.50
the other, containing so acres, was purchased
by James Barrow, for $500
The same auctioneer offered for E. M.
Allen, trustee, = tract of about 20 acres, situa
ted near 5. $. James store in Dublin district.
1t was withdrawn for want of a sufficient bid.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Conn1r Commissioners.

The Commissioners were in session on Mon
day and Tuesday.
Road checks issued.-Charles E. Creswell
SlO.74; Joseph w. Cunningham, 50: A. II
Scarbough, S24S Vim. Anderson, s.; George
IL. johnson, Sll.75; W. p Reckord, S17.35; +
A. Wilson, Sl4.
Cash paid.-James Amos, repairing cul
vert, ST. John b. Hanna, almshouse account
Sl5G9; Young q Selden, books for commits
sioners office, $3.50.
Certificates issued.-W. 5. Coale, setting
up and taking down election booth, 81; JOIN
H. Gilbert. election and registers rent, $50
Samuel NJ Kirkwood, coffin account, 81.
The following bids were received for build
ing a bridge across Broad Creek, near W. H.
Smthson's: Isaac Larue, $2l4.50; Henry a
Ramsay, 1887; Thomas w Heaps, S195; w. A
Thomas, 500; George \. Maggie and Samuel
\. Nagle $245; f. F. GuiIlott, $1S4.50. The
matter was laid over
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-03
Meeting of Literary Society,

The Hawthorn Literary Society met on Fri
day evening March 27th at the Academy build
ing Bel Air. The meeting was called to order
by the president, Charles Thorn.
The programme was as follows.
Scripture reading, Albert Hoblitzell; quota
lions to roll call; sketch of TennysOn, Charles
Thorn; dialogue, entitled Priorto Miss Bellies
appearance, Harry Bissell and Miss Elizabeth
Harlan; debate, resolved that Chicago is a
more important city than New York, affirma-
tive Neva Waters and Donald Hayes, mega
tive. Reatha Pocock and Harry Bauer, decided
in favor of the affirmative; duet, Adele Ander-
son and Eta McRoy; review, Melvin Knofer;
recitation, Jesse Reckord; reading Emma
| Paul. A play entitled the Singles Family
which is worthy of mention closed the pro
gramme.