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The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
Aberdeen Letter.

ABERDEEN, June 23-The Grove Presbyter-
ian Church celebrated childreu's day last Sun
day morning with very interesting and well
rendered programme of music and rectatOns
by the Sunday school children. The church
prOfusely but tastefully adorned with
ferns, palms and blooming flowers. Almost
the entire pulpit formed al embankmeut OF
green, interspersed with roses and elderberry
blossoms. Special vocal selections were rem
dered by the school and choir, aud the little
ones deserve much praise for the manner in
which they performed their part of the eXer
cises. Rev. David Jamison made all impress
sve address to the children.
Children's day was also observed at Robin
Hood last Sunday afternoon.
The teachers of the public school here gave
ternoon in the grove adjoining the school
building.
Mr.. Aquilla Baldwin, son of Mr.. J. T.
Baldwin, Jr., was the only graduate of the
school this year.
The stand for the water works will be
finished today. 1t will hold abont 50 900 gal
Ions OF water. The pump and engine have
been connected to the we'll.
Messrs. Adams & Rigdon have bought the
Gilbert Michael property, near this town, for
81, 300. They expect to build dwelling and
also slaughter house on the premises.
Mr.. T. l.. Hanway is improving his store by
taking away part of the old porch and placing
a new floor In part of the building. He is
also making new gravel walk.
The second game of ball for the champion
ship of the county was played at Perry
last Saturday, and resulted i'll a shut out for
Perryman, the score being IL to 0. Batteries
Perryman, Bullock and Michael Aberdeen
Whiting and Morgan. Hits-Abcrdeen, l3;
Perrynau, s. Errors-Aberdeen, /; Perry
man, 8
Aberdeen will play the Woodbury. Club here
on Saturday, 26th instant.
the next game between Perryman and
Aberdeen will be played July 3.
Mr. I. l.. Hauway has one of the prettiest
climbing roses We have ever seen. 1t is i
crimson Rambler
Misses Minnie Moore, of Snow Hill, and
Helen Coale, of High Point, will leave this
town today for their summer vacation.
Miss Carrie Taylor, of Bradshaw, was the
guest of Miss Ethel Kennedy, of this town,
part Of this week.
The ladies of the NJ. L. Church South held
their lawn fete Monday evening on the
grounds surrounding the parsonage and
church.
\ very pleasant social meeting Of the Grove
Christian Endeavor Society was held the
residence of Rev. and Mrs David Jamsou.
a part of the evening was devoted to business
of The society. and several reports from the
chairmen of the various committees were read
ana approved.
Mr. Stanley ". Hanway spent part OF last
week with friends at Newark, Del.
\ delightful hop was given last Friday even
ing at Old Baltimore by the young men of
this town and Perryman. VIRGINIA.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25

A large bald eagle was captured on the
Susquehanna flats near IIavre de Grace, on
Friday under very peculiar circumstances by
Mr.. Jesse Poplar. lie not only secured the
bird Of freedom hut captured along
with it a german carp weighing twenty
pounds, which played an important part in
the affair.
While Mr. Poplar was saiiing across the
flats he saw the eagle dash down and stTik {
something in the water, but when the bird
attempted to rise with its prey, it was met
with such resistance that it was drawn into the
river. After watching the manocurves Of
the eagle for awhile and finding that it could
not free ITSELF Mr.. Poplar hurried to the spot
when he was surprised to find that its talous
were fastened in a huge fish in such manner
that it was not able to effect release. The
eaglo was very much exhausted and hut little
trouble was experienced in capturing both
the bird and the fish.
The bird which is fine specimen, has
fully recovered and is Gagged in 4 large box.
1t takes its confinement very philosephically
and eats fresh fish voraciously.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25

About the first of June an unknown cOlored
man was killed on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad near Swan Creek. Nothing was
found to identify him. Last week Mr.. Harry
l.. Arthur, of Aberdeen, was walking along
the track at the place where the man was
killed and found a small pocket Bible with
several names and addresses written in the
flyleaf. He wrote to the parties in Abingdon,
Washington county, Va, informing them of
the coored mans death and giving his de
scription. Yesterday he received letter
from a colored girl in the employ of H. E.
Boiling, in that place, which stated that the
colored man killed was undoubtedly her
brother, Sandy Scott, who left Abingdon, Va,
about the first of May, since which time she
had heard nothing from him She sent his
photograph and said he wore silver ring.
When the body was found, a ring was beside
it which looked like horseshoe nail bent
like ring, with the head carved.
Mr.. Arthur sent the photo back and told
the girl he was almost positive the man was
her brother, as the photo was like him as far
as he could tell. The remains We're buried at
Aberdeen.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
Letter From Rush River Neck

MICHAELsvILLE, June 23.-Hay harvest is
upon us this week and the crop promises to
be a heavy one. The wheat fields are whlten-
ing and will be ready for the reaper by the
end of this week or the first of next ''The
harvest is great, but the laborers few"
There will be an abundant yield.
The High House man is extremely busy
just now getting his pleasure resort in shape
and will give the crabs very warm reception
when they are large and fat. Tney are small
and trfling as yet, but seem to be in abundance
in Little Rumney Creek.
The Gamers and tomato growers in the
vicinity are still struggling with their plants.
1t seems difficult to get goodl stand. Corn
is late and short, but it is assuming good
| color.
| had given your Abingdon scribe credit foI
| being Il better and wiser sportsman than he
| appears to be. Muskrats are out of season al
present and it is by no means likely that you
would have found Jim Sank in anv Muskrat
hole. Ifhe had said, Swapping turtle bitches,
he would have struck the nail on the head
! would like to ask Mr.. G., "Did you ever ea
any swapping turtle ~ If not, then you hard
| Iy know what good living is.
| JIM SANK.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
AuIuInortaut Meeting.

A meeting will be held in the Court House
on tomorrow, Saturday, evening at O'Clock,
which should he attended by every citZ II
who has the welfare of Bel Air at heart. The
object is to give consideration to the matter of
thoroughly repairing Main street. That there
is an urgent necessity for such work needs no
mention, and the best plan for the work, the
most feasible manner of raising the funds for
the accomplishment of that work, and itS
speedy accomplishment are matters which
will eugross the meeting
1t is impossible for the Board of Town Com
missioners to undertake work of such mag
nitude without the concurrence of the citizens
and taxpayers. and even if it were in their
power the funds are not at present available.
They have, however, given assurance OF their
interest in the matter, and will do their share
if they are met by an equal willingness upon
the part of the citizens. Addresses may be
expected from leading members of the com
munty, and it is urged upon all who feel an
interest in the matter to attend. The Hartford
Hheelmen should promptly lend hand TO Il
measure which so vitally affects them.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
-IIalf-AIilc Heats.


For some time past the residence OF Mr..
George j. Finncy the clerk to the County Com
missoners has been entered and robbed of
jewelry, money and other articles, but so
adruitly was the business done, always in the
absence Of tine family, that no cue could be
found to the perpetrator.
On sunday, as usual, The entire family left
home for the Presbyterian Church at Church
vile, about Il mile distant, and upon arriving
there, Mrs FinLey instructed her youngest
son, John to return home and keep house.
The youth did so, and while engaged up
stairs in reading he heard noise if win
dow was being raised. This was followed by
the opening of door to the stairs. Keeping
quiet John was soon confronted by burly
negro whom he recognized as "Bill'' Clark a
worthless character who casionally worked
upon the Woosey farm about mile distant.
When asked what he was doing there he re-
piled that she had just come up to look
around Master Finney ordered him to
leave, threatening to turn him over to the
custody of the sheriff, whereupon Clark
drew a pistol and backing of, made his exit,
escapeing to the woods.
When the family returned they were noti
fed of the affair and Messrs. Walter and
VIM. Finney started in pursuit of the negro,
but failed to find him. On Monday Mr..
Finney came to Bel Air and had warrant
issued by Justice Barnes for the arrest of
Clark and Deputy Sheriff Forsythe started to
search for him.
On Monday Mcssrs. Vim. and Walter
Finuey renewed tie pursuit of Clark, and
in the afternoon VIII succeeded in finding a
clue which being rapidly followed up, was
crowned with success The negro was found
sitting on the porch attached to the residence
OF his uncle, George Benson, who works upon a
farm belonging to Mr.. Hess at Pleasant Grove,
Lancaster Co. Pa, Mr.. Finney notified him
that he WAS wanted, when he immediately
arose and accompanied his captor to Como
wingo bridge, at the west end of which, Dep
uty Sheriff Forsythe was in waiting, and he
was placed under arrest and brought to Bel
Air.
On Tuesday he had hearing before Justice
Barnes which resulted in his being committed
for the grand jury in default of five hundred
dollars security.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
Aprnt;x Home Wedding

Wednesday evening June 10th, the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Manifold, Of Hopcwell
Centre, Pa, was the scene of beautiful home
only daughter, Iialete T., to Mr.. W. \. Lynch
of StewaItstowr. The ceremony took place
at eight o'clock, the officiating minister being
the brides pastor, Rev. c. e. IL. Ettich. The
bride was attired in q beautiful cream cloth
gown, trimmed with lace and ribbon. She
wore white gloves and slippers and carried a
large cluster Of white roses. The groom wore
the conventional black with white tie and
gloves. After congratulations refreshments
were served. The house was elaborateIy
decorated.
The young couple received many useful and
valuable presents.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25

The first commencement of Forest Hill
Saturday, June 10, aud was decided success.
The graduating class, Anna GLADDEN., Flora
Horn and j. Edward Ely, acquitted them
selves with credit.
The young ladies read essays on "Progress
and Success in Life while the young gentle
man gave as defamation, allow They
Brut the Good News from Ghent to AK"
The president of the board of Trustees
presented the graduates with diplomas, the
highest honor conferred by the public schools,
in a neat speech. An appreciative word for
the painstaking care and labors Of the teachers
i'll assisting them along the pathway OF learn
ing was given. The chief features OF the pro
gramme were the cantatas of The Boating
Party" and the "Crowning and Day Dream
of Queen Flora" also burlesque. Artemus
Wards, "WaX Figures The tableaux were
Greciau scenes from "Sappho" and the
"Niobc group A woodland scene was pre-
sented on the stage, which for beauty of de-
sign and elaborate finish was highly credit
able. The amateur tots as fairies butter
flies, bees, and flowers performed their parts
perfectly in almost every detail.
So great has been the expression of dis
appointment on the part of many who wei e
unable to attend, and at the urgent request
for its repetition it has been decided to repro
duce it on Monday evening June IS at p.
NJ. when it is hoped larger audience will be
present to enjoy, while encouraging the effort.
Il.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
ChiIdren's Day Services

The services We're held at the Methodist
Episcopal church in Bel Air on Sunday night
before very large audience, the spacious
building being filled to overlooking. The
programme was beautifully rendered: 1t was
entitled ''The Young Peoples Republic" ,"
and was acted by 4 number of boys and girls,
representing the stars which adorned the
banLer. The stars were labeled Law, lntelli-
gence, Fraternity, Temperance, UprightneSs
and Patriotism, the initial letters forming
the motto of the Epworth League. a motion
song by nine little children was very interest
ing and well performed.
Master Willie Anderson led the responsive
reading. Lucy and Edwin Smith sang a
duette very sweetly. The exercises of the
evening were intersPerse ed with music by the
choir, Mrs. Mary Mock acting as organist, Mr..
B. W. Romberger assisting with the cornet.
The church was beautifully decorated.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
Bel Air Notes.

Ordered by the Board that meeting of Ithe
means to repair Main street be called at the
Court House on Saturday, June Goth, at S 2.
NJ.
Mr. ard Mrs. William Fisher, of Washing
ton, d. C. are in Bel Air where they will
spend the summer with Mr.. Fishers father
Mr.. John H. Fisher.
Judge Walters aud family removed 20 Bel
Air on Saturday. They are domiciled fot
the summer at Mrs. Allen Hoffman.
Mr. John A. Hanna, formerly of Bel Air,
but for the past nine years a resident OF
Denver, Colorado, returned to Bel Air last
week.
Mr.. Jacob Tome and his father-in-law, MIR.
Henry Nesbitt, of Port Deposit, were registered
at the Eagle Hotel on Wednesday.
Miss Mille Young, is visiting friends in
Cumberland, Md.
Master Glenn Bowers, who has heen visit
ing his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Young, re,
turned to his home near Ottawa, Illinois, on
! Tuesday.
Mr.. J. Pearl Wilson. the genial head OF the
Enterprise Carriage Company, is very serious
ly i'll with typhoid fever, at his home OF
| Bond street.
! List of letters remaining in the Bel Air post
| Office: Ben Gray. Miss Cora Hollis, Miss CIara
! Harlaud, Mrs. Charlotte Marker, Miss Grace
Nelson, A. 5. SpangIer and W. II. Smith.
| Miss Matte FendaIl, of Towsontown, i:
visiting her cousin, Miss Mabel STREET..
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
County commissioners.

Road checks issued.-J. NJ. Crowl, $22; John
Hedrici, $50. .43; II. G. Schilling, $l3.S7; John
Haughey, $14.50; w. E. Cord, Sl4.SS; B. F.
Webster, $l3; same, $3.50; Joseph Mckee,
$lS.75; Dennis Knopp, $l039; +. j. Richard
son, $4l Al; John Deckman, $32 so; Charles
Dick, 5000; James Forwood, $40; John For
wood, $l5; w. T. Hnditch, Sl63S; Benjamin
Wilson, $2O George Rumsey, SIS; Frank Lee,
So y; Henry Flottermuch, $3.50; James +.
! Neal, $1l; G. Worth Shrodes, $2l25; G. f.
Kennedy, 50 %. Total, $436Gl.
Certificates isued.-Joseph K. Ely, magis.
| trates account, $T.20; Nathan Dean tl Son
Jail and cofn account $14.75; &. Smith Nor
ris, registers account, 800; James c. Young
treasurer Bel Air Town Commissioners, 800
Mary Larue, pension, $50; DR.. Thomas IL
| Roberts, vaccine account, SIS; DR.. Il. II
Smith, post mortem, $50; j. NJ. Street, & Son
printing for registers office, $3.50; Hannah
A. McClung, storing election booths, &. 50
| w. S. Forwood, Jr., clerks account, $777. 53
James c. Young, jail account, $500. Total
Sl,O79.OS.
Cash paid.-Frcight and drayage on roat
machine ST. James c. Young, Jail account
IS 30 Total, $500.
Petitions were presented asking for pension
for Mary Norris, Parker A. Lee and Mrs. Sal
lie Scarborough, all of the fifth district.
The contracts for building a new covere,
wooden bridge across Deer Creek, near An
derson's Mill, on the site of the old "Rct
Bridge" were awarded as follows: Masonr
work, complete, to Isaac Larue for $274
wood work, complete, to Washington BartoI
for ;393.S9.
The bids received were as follows:
Isaac Larue, all complete, $500; Masonr
work alone, $274: W \. Thomas, wood wor}
alone, 500; J. II. iIidell, all complete $500
j. W. STREET., all complete $40; q. W Scar
borough, all complete $3.50; wood work alon
$3.50; Galley K Richardson, all complete $1s!
Mr.. Anderson, all complete SS45; jaime
Temple, abuttment $3.50; Washington Barton
all complete S7Ol.39; Wood work, 393.S9,
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Judgment Affirmed.

Among the decisions handed down by the
Court of Appeals on Tuesday, was one affirm
ing the decision OF the Hartford County Cir
cult Court in the case Of Western Maryland
K. X. Company VS. kehoe, in which young
Kehoe was awarded $f1,OO0 damages. The
plaintiff, who is a native OF Hartford county,
lived near Howardville, Baltimore county,
and Oh the night of July 80, 1895, was struck
by g railroad freight train. He and his two
brothers, who were with him at the time, tes-
titled thar there was no ringing of bells at the
crossing and they saw no lights. and this evi-
dence WAS corroborated by one of the train
hands The Court held that even if Kehoe
was struck, lie would not have been injured
if due care had been taken by the train hands.
This was the second appeal in this case;
the first one being reported in So Maryland
Reports page 43I, in which the questions OF
Jaw which had been raised in the case were
settled
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25

Veazle; salutatory, K. Eleanora Foster; or
chestra, "Directorate March, Sousa; class
ode, AleXina Brierley; essay, "Ihe Duty OF
Americas Daughters" Luttie f. Carroll;
chorus, "Welcomc Pretty Primrose" Pnsuti
essay, beyond the Alps Lies Italy," Alexina
Brielley; orchestra overture, Feast of
Roses" Munkelt; Grafton, Garry the Wan
Into Africa" Robert Magraw; History OF
Class of 49," Lydia NJ. Cobourn; orchestra,
"Coontown Capers," Morse; "Prophecy of
Glass of '9i, K. Eleanora Foster; presentation
of diplomas, principal; semi chorus, "a Bid
Song, with Orchestra" " Strauss Naledictory,"
Lydia NJ. Cobourn; closing chant, "Lord, We
Come Before Thee Now" Fritz Gaul; prayer
and benedictioG, Rev. A. F. Waldo; class re-
spOnses.
A very large and apprecatlve audience was
present.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
Registers of Voters ApDOioted.

The Election Supervisors Of Hartford county
met on Monday and examined persons who
have been selected to serve as registers Of
voters for the current year. They are as fol
lows
First Dstrict-First precinct, Henry f.
Johns, Republican, and Edward L. Tuchton,
Democrat; Second precinct, John w. Dona-
hoo, Republican, and Frederick n. Emmord,
Democrat.
Second Distrct-First precinct, J. II. Gre
vensten, Republican, and James 7. Pritchard
Democrat; Second precinct, James B. Ewing,
Republican, and Edison Il. Foard, Democrat.
Third District-First precinct, james Z.
Ely, Republican, and Henry q. MaynaGier,
Democrat; Second precinct, James T. Gorrell
Republican, and William T. Kennedy,..J ..Jr.,
Democrat; Third precinct, William S. B. Pres
ton, Republican, and Howard X. Mitchell
Democrat; Fourth precinct, Joseph A. Har
kins, Republican, and Zacheus DeBow, Dem.
ocrat.
Fourth District-First precinct, Wilson D.
West, Republican, and James NJ. Scarf, Dem
ocrat; Second precinct, William G. Standford
Republican, and John 7. Dalton, Democrat
| Third precinct, Henry c. Shilling, Republican
and William b. Wright Democrat.
Fifth District-First precinct, George T
| Huff, Republican, and X. Lamar McCann
Democrat; Second precinct, Charles L. Jack
son, Republican, and William B. Rigdon
| Democrat.
Sixth District-First precinct, J. Thompson
Frioze, Republican, and Walter T. jackson
| Democrat
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
A Candidate for the Two Minute Mark

"Steed,' the three year-old fiily sired by
Marvellous" ll2l0, is developing speed so
rapidly that she has already taken her place
among the candidates for the minute mark.
jane 10Th she stepped 4 mile over half-mil e
track in PIG, has gone half in 1.07, quarter
in 3 seconds, and an eighth in l4G seconds, a
IS gait. Her trainer states she can step a
mile track in . -, and is confident, barring
accidents, he will drive her this season mile
in ,. 10 or better. Steed is undoubtedly the
peer" of any colt ever bred in the State of
Maryland. The Aberdeen Stock Farm has a
two-year old by same sire that has already
this season shown 2.20 gait, and is much
faster than Steed was at same age. Such per
formanccs certainly stamp "MarVelous' as one
of the greatest living sires.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
Personal Mention.

Miss Bessie Jarrett, of Baltimore, is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Messersmith, at Havre de
Grace.
Mrs. Ygnacio Calderon and three daughters,
Misses Arcadia, Florence and Nellie, of Tacna,
Peru, $. A, are visiting relatives in Havre de
Grace.
Miss Minnie Gerting, of Havre de Grace, is
visiting her brother, Mr.. William E. Gerting,
in Baltimore.
MIR. James Onion, of New York, is visiting
his father, Mr.. E. d. Onion, at Joppa.
DR.. Michael Z. Pue, still remains very i'll at
his home at West Bangor, Pa.
Mrs. Martha Carsins, widow of the late
Sheriff Carsins, was stricken with paralysis on
Monday morning.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25

In the Court of Appeals on Wednesday the
judgment of the Hartford County Court in the
case of Fletcher Green VS.. the Baltimore and
Yorktown Turnpike Company, was reversed,
Judge Brscoe holding that corporation can
not be held responsible for the tortuous act OF
its servants, not in the scope Of their authority
and reverscs the judgment in favor of Green;
without awarding new trial. This would
seem to indicate that petty corporation has
the power to force citizens to the humiliation
of arrest without remedy.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
RaSp Ball.

Two interesting games of ball were played
in Bel Air on Saturday afternoon at the Fair
Grounds The first was called at 2 o'clock
aud was between the Frauklinville and Bel
Air clubs. 1t resulted in score of 10 to s
In favor Of the home team.
The second game was called at four o'clocl;
and was between the Delta and Bel Air clubs,
The score at the close was Delta 6, Bel Air /
The batteries were Free and Reckord for Bel
Air aud Niles, GosneIl and Rector for Frank,
HuyiIle; Richardson and Reckord for Bel All
Jones and Jones for Delta. MIR. e. C.
Richardson umpired both games. There was
large crowd present and much interest
shown.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25

The wilma w. G. T. L. held its business
meeting for June at the home of Mrs. w. &.
Hoskins. There was good attendance and
much interest manifested.
The report of juvenile work was especially
encouraging.
The Flower Mission has also been doing
very active work the past month. We are
working and praying for greater results in
our work.
We have recently sent ten dollars to the
State Treasury.
Mrs. j. B. Hoskins has been elected Presi-
dent: Mrs. Nathaniel Hollingsworth, recording
secretary; Mrs. W. G. Hoskins, corresponding
secretary; and Mrs. Barclay Hollingsworth,
treasurer.
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CnlItn Rev. Mr. Bnird.

\ congregational meeting was held on Sat
urday afternoon, June 10Th, at Harmony
Presby ytelian Church, Deer Creek, for the pur-
pose Of extending Il pastoral call to Rev. f.
f. Baird Rev. :. c. Wasson, OF Churchville,
acted as moderator, and the call was unani-
mously made Mr.. Baird is native of Ire
land, and graduated from Princeton COLLEGE
this year He preached at Churchyi!le on
last Sunday morning in most acceptable
manner Mr.. Baird has intimated his will
iEgness to accept.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
Proceedings Of the Town Commission

Ordered that the gutter be paved and street
put in order from Mrs. Martha lIamna's resi-
dence to the sewer on Howard street.
The report of Mr.. }. >. Holt as to certain
insolvences was adopted.
The treasurer was instructed to request all
tax collectors to pay into his hands the cash
in their possession according to the statements
made by Mr. j. 5. Holt and also to report to
him the lists of insolvencies to be placed to
their credit.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1897-06-25
a Brave Act.

On Saturday morning last Mrs. Corinne
Jewens was attacked by vicious cow i'll a
stall in her stable near Aberdeen and had her
arm badly broken in two places. The COW
had thrown Mrs. Jeweus down and was gorng
her when May Cassonc, a little girl twelve
years elQ, ran 10 her assistance, and seZng q
pitchfork, drove the cow away until Mrs.
Jewens was able to escape from The stall.
The brave action of little Miss Cassonic un-
doubtedly saved the life of the lady, who was
badly injured