The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-11-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Owing to the crowded condition of our
columns this week, several articles have been
necessarily curtailed. ,.-.y..
-"Maryland Day" exercises Will be OBJ
served by the Norrisville Christian Endeayor
Society on Sunday evening November s..
A fine horse belonging to MIR. Wilderson,
of Gorsuch Mills, dropped dead in the shafts,
while being driven home one day last week.
The protracted meeting at Mt. Zion NJ.
T.. Church, Fountain Green, is progressing
finely. Several persons have been converted.
Among the most attractive exhibits at
the late Farmers Fair of the Norrisville Club,
was a dish of ripe strawberries fresh from the
vine.
Letters testamentary upon the estate OF
Richard J. Shapahan have been granted by
the Register of Wills to Catherine E. Nc
Bride.
Mr. Joseph w. Chamberlain was engaged
at Havre de Grace this week in issuing licenses
for ducking. The season opened on We'd
nesday.
A marriage license wac issued last week
at EIkton to Mr.. William Robinson, Emorys-
VILE, Pa, and Miss Rosa R. Gibson, Of HaVre
de Grace.
Letters of administration have been
granted by the Register of Wills to William
James Temple upon the estate of Eliza J.
Bavington, deceased.
The weather last week was exceedingly
peculiar. The sun on Thursday and Friday
hail ~ metal
pended in hazy atmosphere.
The farmers In the vicinity OF Fawn
Grove, New Park and Constitution are com
planning Of lack of barrels in which to ship
their apple crop, which is unusually large.
1t is the duty Of every true Democrat 10
vote the entire ticket on Tuesday next. Let
not q single name be scratched. 1t is es-
sential that every candidate should be elected
The oyster supper for the benefit of the
Joppa Christian Church, has been unadvoid-
ably postponed. 1t will take place on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, November 16, II
and Is.
Mr.. William H. Hartman has trellised
tomato vine in his garden at stewartstown
which is 10 feet, 6 inches high and has fine
clusters of "Lovs Apples" feet from the
ground.
States Attorney Preston and Messrs.
scarboro and Hawkins were engaged on Thurs
day in arguing the case of tho condemned
men Young and Bush, before the Court OF
Appeals.
A fine bay window has been added to
Emmanuel rectory, which adds materially to
the appearance of the building, as well as to
the comfort and convenience of Mr.. Castle
mans family.
Mrs. Rachel E. Finney, and her SONS, DIR.
Osmond B. Finney and Robert, have recently
removed into the house belonging to Mrs.
Mary Dorney, at Creswell. Mrs. Finney is in
her seth year.
Sneak thieves have been getting In their
work in the eastern part Of Hartford county,
Last week the residence of Mrs. J. W. Owens,
Havre de Grace, was entered and number OF
vsluables taken.
in the case of Abraham W. Evans against
theP. W. & B. K. R., in which verdict OF
5000 was rendered during the May term OF
the Circuit Court, new trial has been granted
by Judge Waters.
The bear to be given by the ladies Of
Grace NJ. E. Church, South, Aberdeen, will be
held in the town hall in that place, commenc-
ing Monday November 13, and continuing
the entire week. Look for announcement
next week. .a
Murray Doueherty an employe OF Mr..
David Hanway, exhibited at The Egis office
this week turnip weighing 81 pounds, which
he raised in Mr. Hanway's carriage house. 1t
is q fine speciment, especially under the cir
cumstances.
Mr.. Charles Bode has had substantial
brick pavement laid along the entire front OF
his lot near the depot. The perfect drainage
which it forces, not only adds to the general
appearance Of his property, but increases its
healthfulness.
Announcement was made at st. 1gnatius'
Church on Sunday of the approaching mar
riages of Thomas L. Hardesty, of Queen
Anpe's county, to Miss Margaret l. Powers,
Of Hartford county, and James Crow to Miss
Mary Thompson.
-Worthington Harry an infant daughter OF
Prof. and Mrs ]. e. Harry, managed day or
two ago to break her right leg in some way
which is so far a perfect mystery to her
family The limb was reset and the little girl
Is getting along nicely.
The York Dispatch of last week, says
ga corps of surveyors are mapping out a
projected railroad extending from Delta to
Havre de Grace, Md, eighteen miles in length,
forming connection with the Baltimore q
Ohio railroad at the latter place." .
Information has reached us of disturb
ance which took place in the lower part Of
the county few days ago, which is reported
to have resulted fatally. We have in oul
possession the facts in the case, but reserve
publication Of them for further verifcation
Wednesday was All Saints Day in the
Church Calendar, notable holiday of obi
CATION in the Catholic church, and yesterda,
(Thursdsy) was All Souls Day, which Il
xacredly devoted to services for the repose o
the souls Of those who have died during tn
year.
A considerable degree of disappointment
was manifested on Saturday when it becam
understood that the promised game between
the Bel Air Athletic Club and the Batimor
City College team would not materislize. /
good game was looked forward TO witt
pleasure.
Mr.. George Z. James, Of Asbury Park, n
j., arrived in Bel Air on Sunday Afternoon
having driven from point about four mile
above Oxford, Pa, on that day. He is on h
way with his teams to a point In Carolin
county, Va, where he has purchased farl
and designs becoming SETTLER.
The barn Of Mr.. Obed Lowe in Norris7ill
precinct was burned on Monday of last weel
together with large quantity Of hay ar
straw. 1t Is supposed to be the work
tramps, who frequently make 1t sleepir
place. The building was insured in Il
Farmers Company of York, Pa, but the
was no insurance upon the contents.
Tho large bank barn belonging to Il
Cowhick, Marstellar Company, and situst
near Draco, between Norrisville and stewar
town, was totally destroyed by fire on Mo
day, together with 600 bushels OF wheat
large lot of hay and straw, head of live sto
and one Of the most magnificent farm teal
Ia York county. Eight mules were badly
iured. The loss Is estimated at So, 600.
On Saturday Of last week while Mr.. II
Colder was engaged in fixing wheel at I
= Rock Run Mill, he stepped backward a
fell from the board upon which he was star
fDg, . distance Of about twenty feet to
ground, striking pile of stones, mashi
two of his fingers and otherwise bruising hi