The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-12-22
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An AtrociOus Assault.

An assault was committed last week near
Worthwhile, which was 50 unusual in it's
nature as to form the chief subject of con-
verse in that generally quiet portion of our
county and arouse public sympathy for the
innocent victim CT the outr. ge. The truths
Of the matter, as far as we have been able t.
CLEAN them are as follows: Mr.. Charles w.
Smith, tin and sheet iron worker, of Balti-
more, left his home in the city to visit a lady
with whom he bad become acquainted while
working at Parkton, Baltimore county, and
came up upon the Baltimore & Lehigh Rail-
road, to Mineield station, near which her
parents resided. When he reached the house
he discovered that she was at the home of her
brother, MIR. Joseph Hey, in Norrisville, and
on Friday afternoon he started for that point,
which is situated about twelve or fourteen
miles from Minefeld station. After Mr..
Smith had passed through Fawn Grove, he
noticed two men who were apparently follow
ing him. Not liking their looks he walked
leisurely along until he reached the property
Of Mr.. Moses Wasser, near Norrisville, when
he went to the spring house, a short distance
from the road, where he waited until he
thought they had passed along. He then re-
sumed his route, AID when he had rescued an
isolated spot, he was suddenly attacked by
them. Being powerful man, having served
for some time as sailor upon the United
States battles hip Texas, he defended himself
until he was rendered helpless by foul blow.
When the two men, who are reported to have
all the requirements Of the ordinary tramp
had rendered him helpless, they robbed
Smith of all the means In his possession,
amounting to about thirty-five dollars, and
cutting across the field south of the hotel,
they disappeared IN the darkness.
After lying for some time, Mr.. Smith, with
the aid of Mr.. j. Royston StrawbIidge,
managed to reach the hotel, which is KEEP: b.
Mr.. John Woodrow, where medical assistance
WAS summoned, and where he still remains.
An examination revealed the fact that he
had been badly besten and cut, no less than
nine separate wounds having been found.
His hands were cut in several places, showing
that he had offered stubborn resistance.
The chances for his ultimate recovery are
considered good.
He was visited on Sunday evening by Mr..
Walter W. Preston, States Attorney for
Hartford county, from whom the above par
ticulars have been learned. There is DO clue
to the perpetrators of the outrage, aud up to
date no arrests have been made, although
every effort is being made to trace aud bring
them to justice.
Mr.. Smith, The victim of the outrage was
present and participated in the assault upon
Santiago in July 1898.
Personal Mentions.
Mr.. Edwin Gorsuch has removed with his
family from Fork to Baltimore.
The condition of Rev. Thomas II. Wright
OF Towson is improving.
Rev. William j. Nicoll, well-known in
upper Hartford as former pastor of Here
ford Baptist Church, and revlvalist OF con
siderable note, has resigned as pastor of the
Baptist Church at Calverton and, it is under
stood, will engage in evangelistic work.
Miss Bessie Scarborough, of Prospect, who
has been seriously Ill in York, Pa, with
typhoid fever, is slowly conyalescing.
Mrs. G. C. Butler, Of Delta, was guest at
Shawsville last week.
Miss Odessa Weeks, has accepted position
In Mr.. c. Chapman Rouse's store at Delta.
Mrs. Emily K. Heaps, of northern Hartford,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Grace Davis, OF
Jersey City, NJ.
MIR. and Mrs. Bertman N. Stump have taken
apartments at the Mount Vernon Hotel, Bal
timore, for the winter.
Miss Lena Salter, Of Baltimore, is q guest
of Miss Maggie Baker, OF Aberdeen.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Greenway, formerly
of Havre de Grace, have taken possession Of
their new home near Towsontown.
Mr.. Charles Richardson ia critically i'll in
Baltimore with typhoid pneumonia.
Mr.. c. Arthur wilkinson, of Fountain
Green, is sojourniDg at Arcadia, Florida.
Miss Hattie Charshee, OF Havre de Grace,
will spend the winter in Chester, Pa.
Mrs. W. H. H. Edwards has removed from
Bavre de Grace to Wilmington, Delaware.
Mr.. Harry Thompson has removed from
Cambria to Mill Green.
Mr.. e. X. Zimmerman hes removed with
his family from Clermont Mills to Cambria.
Rev. w. f. Bird 10 visiting friends in Prince
Georges county.
Colonel Robert II. Smith, Of Fort Collins,
Colorado, is visiting his son, Mr.. ]. Donnell
Smith, of Havre de Grace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coburn, of Philadelphia, are
guests OF Mrs. George Walker of Aberdeen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor, Of Perryma n,
gave Largely attended reception last week in
honor of their daughter, Mrs. Marion Rogers,
OF Clayton, Del.
Professor j. E. Harry, OF the Georgetown,
KY, College will spend the Christmas season
| with his family at his old home near Pyles-
Vile.
Miss lone Griffin, of Aberdeen, is guest OF
| her aunt, Mrs. Pearce, Of Fallstou.
Mr.. Charles McAbee, of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives near Hartford Furnace fog
| the first time within quarter OF a century.
I Mr.. Edwin w. Finney, of the Worthington,
Steam Pump Company, New York, is spend
ing the holidays with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. George j. Finney, Churchyille.
Rev. Charles NJ. Compiler, the Jr. Pastor OF
Bel Air Charge, will spend the holidays In
Northern Virginia among his relatives and
friends. We wish him pleasant time In the
sold Dominion"
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