The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-02-02
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LOCAL AFFAIRS


nesdsy.
The Young men of Upper Falls, held a
very pleasant dance in the hall Of that place
last Friday evening.
The State Convention of the Third party
or Prohibitionists have been called to meet l n
Baltimore on Nay 81.
An epidemic Of sore throat has very
materially reduced the attendance AZ tne
Fallston public school.
MIR. John z Bayles', Of Hartford county,
has been appointed as chief clerk to Hon.
Murray vandiver, State Treasurer.
Rev. j. A. l.. Smith, late of Worthwhile,
has purchased the valuable Kerlinger prop
erty, near Centre Square, StewaItstown.
DIR. j. II. Mackenzie has recalled his re-
siguation as Director Of the Tome Institute,
and will remain at its head for another year.
MIR. William A. Wheeler has sold the
property upon which he resides, near Ady
postof1ice, to Mr.. John W. Famous for "a ,OOe
An original pension of Sc per month has
been granted by the United States Govern
ment to Oliver A. Mitchell, CT Havre de
Grace.
The Chief Of Engineers reports balance
of 50, 1874 in hand available for work in the
Susquehanna river, above and below Havre
de Grace.
The fourth quarterly conference of the
West Hartford Circuit of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, will be held on Monday next,
February5 5.
Mr.. Dennis j. Shanahau has purchased a
lot of ground adjoining Fallston station upon
which he will erect six new houses in the
early spring.
Miss Sarah Penning entertained number
of her friends st tea, at her home In Havre
de Grace, last week in honor Of Miss Smith,
of Baltimore.
Rev. Albert G. Parker, preached his fare
well sermon at the Highland Presbyterian
Church on Sunday, ard declared the pulpit OF
the church vacant.
The receipts at Treasurer Aliens office
during the month OF January fully equalled
those Of the corresponding month 10 1899,
being nearly $4,000.
The counting OF the State Securities by
Hon. Murray Vandiver established the graft
flying fact that they amount to the handsome
total of S, $3.50, ll6 "a.
Mr. George A. Wilkinson, OF Garland, is
making preparations to transfer his entire
canning plant to Nottingham, Pa, where he
will continue to pack tomatoes.
MIR. w. X. Gales the Evangelist, who coz
Quoted a series OF meetings In Bel Air three
wears ago, is conducting revival in the Light
Street Presbyterian Church, Baltimore.
Captain E. N. sappngton, son of DR.. John
sappington, Of Darlington, has been elected
as Secretary and Treasurer OF the senior class
of the Maryland Agricultural College.
Rev. r. L.Clark, of Centre Church preach
ed on Sunday at Stewartstown Presbyterian
Church, aud in accordance with the law OF
the church, declared the pulpit vacant"
The establishment Of a cigar factory at
Stewartstown seems to an assured fact. The
stock has all been taken by one man, who
will start as soon as the necessary building
can be erected.
Mr.. j. Wesley strawbridge has purchased
q portion of the Ellen Rigdon property, ad-
Joining his store aud residence in Norrlsvile,
comprising about acres Of land. The con-
alteration was 5000.
The Gaze Of The Walter A. Wood Now
and Reaping Machine Company vs.. Nicholas
J. Hutchins, was tried in the Circuit Court
for Baltimore county on Thursday, resulting
in q verdict for the defendant.
The recent heavy, damp weather has
proved great boon to the tobacco growers
upon each side of Mason and Dixon's Line.
It is reported that nearly all Of the crops
have already been sold at a remunerative
figure.
The engagement Of Miss Harriet L. Van
Bibber, daughter OF Mr.. George L. Vanbibber,
of Bel Air, and Mr.. J. Alexis shriver has been
announced. Both Of the parties are prominent
and popular In both Hartford and Baltimore
Society.
Mr.. j. William simms, of Shane, and
Mics Annie Walters, of Lake Roland, Balti-
more county, were married on Wednesday
afternoon at Towson, by Rev. E. c. Gallaher,
pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal Church at
that place.
The attention of our agricultural readers
is called to the advertisement in this issue OF
the Livingston Seed Company, of Columbus
Ohio They offer brands Of tomato seed which
are worthy of a trial, particularly their
Magnus variety.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of the Bel
Air NJ. P. Church will celebrate Christian En-
deavor Day by a special programme In place
of the regular service on next Sunday evening.
It will include special music, responsive read
ing and addresses.
The promised cold wave arrived on time
this week, and the mercury fell rapidly. On
Wednesday it reached Go and early on Thurs
day morning 90 above Zero. Those who failed
to fill their ice-bouses during the cold snap at
Christmas have certainly no excuse now.
The cases OF George N. W. Norris and
wife We. John c. B. Wright and Hannah
Wright, were called on Friday in the CiIcuit
Court for Baltimore county, resulting in
judgments being extended in one case for
$685. go and costs; and in the other for $500
and costs.
While Mrs. Albert Walters was driving
from Mechanicsville to her home near ALI,
boz Q, on Saturday night, her horse became
frightened and ran away, upsetting the wagon
and throwing Mrs. Walters out. Her nose
was broken and she was badly injured other
wise.
Mr.. Smith Norris Bradford. son OF Mr.
Samuel W. Bradford has been appointed
messenger of the Second National Bank o.
Bel Air, to succeed Mr. Birckhead Rouse, who
has successfully filled this position for thu
past two years. Mr.. Rouse has accepted
position with The Egis.
Mr.. George v. Mitchell, of the secon'
district gave dinner party last week fl
honor OF his three daughters, Mrs. w. +
Rogers, of Aberdeen; Mrs. Eugene Hughes
of Lapidum, and Mrs. Winfield s. Bolts, o
Havre de Grace, ana his son, Mr.. Arthu
Mitchell, of the Second district.
Centre NJ. z. Church, Forest Hill, was re
opened for Divine Worship on Sunday, afte
having been closed several weeks for repairs
Rev. W. w. Davis preached in the morning
The lecture upon. "rhe Ministry of Religion,
which had been announced for the evening
was postponed until next Sunday, Februar
4, on account Of the Indictment weather.
The attention Of all persons interested
the continuance Of the success which the b
Air Reading Rooms has attained, Is called
the meeting which will be held at the room
on tomorrow, Saturday, February g. at 3
M. An election of q Board of Directors wi
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