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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27

1t will be probably only short time before
the farming communities Of the United States
will be accorded and enjoy the same postal
privileges as their hitherto more favored city
relatives. The experiment which has been SO
successfully made 10 Carroll county OF "Rural
Free Delivery" has been to q certain extent
extended to Hartford county, and The requests
which are reaching The Egis Office to change
addresses to "care Of rural delivery" show
that those who have experienced the benefits
Of such sy stem are in hearty accord with 1t.
As matter Of course, q strenuous opposi-
tion must be expected to arise from those who
have established postoffices IN their business
places, but when the comfort and convenience
Of the community at large are to be considered,
these oppositious are easily traced to personal
real or imagined grievances. The new system,
by which all classes of mail matter can be
brought to the doors of the farmers, without
regard to road conditions or weather, must
necessarily grow in favor, and as the matter is
no longer a mere experiment either In Carroll,
where 1t was first tried, or in Hartford counties,
its extension is only matter Of time.
The first attempt at rural delivery was made
| about December l, 1899, and Carroll county,
Maryland, was selected as the field on account
of it's being prominently a community OF
farmers. By the plan adopted by the Post
Office Department, 63 out Of The 81 fourth-class
Offices in that county were discontinued and
there were substituted therefor four posta
wagons and &c rural lettdsearriers. On Feb
| ruary l, 1900, the department became thor
oughly satisfied with the efficiency of the or
ganizstion, and began preparations for Its sx
] tension,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27

MIR. Vandiyer Honored.

AS announced in last weeks Egis, the
magnificent silver service which had been
especially manufactured for the purpose, was
formally presented 10 State Treasurer Vandi-
yer at dinner which was held on Mondsy
evening at the Merchants CLUB, Baltimore.
The invited guests Included Hon. Arthur
P. German, Dr.. Joshua w. EeriGg, State
Comptroller; Lloyd Wilkinson, Speaker Of
the House of Delegates; Secretary OF State
Wilfred Batemap; Attorney General John p.
Poe, and others.
General Lloyd L. Jackson, as chairman Of
the committee, made the presentation speech,
in which he paid a glowing tribute to the
sterling qualities and ability which Mr.
Vandiver had exhibited during the memoir
able campaign which lad restored the State
of Maryland to the Democratic ranks.
Mr.. Eaudiver replied in fitting terms, show
ing his appreciation of tue gift and his pride
in feeiiug that he had the approval OF his
party in his efforts to lead it successfully 10
victory.
Mr.. German was greeted with enthusiastic
applause when he rose to respond to a toast,
and made one of his happiest efforts.
Speeches were ais made by DIR. Herirg - ohm
P Poe, Joseph Friedenwald, Lloyd Wilkin-
son, Frank A. Furst, James Bond, l.. v.
BaughmAr, Edward Raine and James K.
Wheeler.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27

The dedication Of the Grace Methodist
Episcopal Church South, at Aberdeen, took
place Sunday, April %. The cloudy weather
interfered somewhat with the attendance at
the morning service although the church was
filled. Rev. Isaac W. Csnter, presiding Elder
Of the East Baltimore District preached the
morning sermon from: Mathew, If chapter, Is
verse. His discourse was able and impressive.
At P. M. an informal service was held.
Rev. G. L. Damaron, Of Baltimore and former
pastor, Rev. David Jamison, ofGrove Presby-
terrain Church, Rev. j. Fred Baggs, pastor in
charge aid Rev. Isaac w. Canter, took part.
MIR. Damaron spoke OF his former pastorate
here and emphasized the fact that the people
OF the church stood by their pastor with the
Fl lelity members should show In all churches.
Mr.. Jamison spoke In a congratulatory man
nor to the congregation for having built such
8 handsome edifce. Mr.. Bags declared his
happiness in having been returned to his
present charge. The services was closed with
the Lords Supper.
The clearing weather in the evening brought
out large number Of people and long before
the hour for service to begin the church was
filled to its utmost capacity Those coming
late were unable to find room.
Rev. John o. Knott, pastor OF Emmanuel
NJ. E. Church South, Baltimore, preached an
interesting sermon to tie delight Of the large
and appreciative audience. His text was
from Corinthians, 10 chapter. verse.
Special music was rendeIed both morning
and evening by the choir which consisted OF
Mrs. b. w. Herring, Mrs. Harry A. Gilbert,
Mrs. Ava 4. Irwin, Mrs. Charles H. Krlete,
Misses Bale Nichols, Gussie Nelson, Clara
Crevensten, Messrs. W. b. Richardson, B. w.
Herring, w. II. Cronin, and d. B. Arthur
Tne music was under the direction of Mr.. o.
c Michael with Mrs. o. e. Michael, organist.
Two soprano solos were charmingly sung
b. Mrs. Charles IL. Kriete and Miss Belle
Nichols sweetly rendered contrslto solo.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27
Personal Mentions.

Mrs. Lorena Adams, of Knoxville, Tenn,
is a guest of her niece, Miss Harrie Vanne-
man, Of Havre de Grace.
Miss Ella Mitchell, OF Baltimore, is guest
of Mrs. r. A. Mitchell. at the Old Bay Fam.
Miss Abbie Mathews, of sparrows' Point, is
visiting her sister Mrs. Kate Hopper, OF HaVre
de Grace.
Miss Daisy Merkle, of the Sixth district, is
visiting friends 10 Wilmington, Del.
Miss Bette Almony, of shawsviile, is visit
ing her uncle Mr.. Wilmer Aluony, Baltimore.
Mr.. Farrand H. Ball, son Of Mr.. Joseph II.
Ball, has finished q business course at the
Wilmington Business College and returned to
his home at Thomas Run.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Whiting have re-
moved from Pawtucket, X. l., to Aberdeen.
Miss Ethel Kennedy has returned to her
home in Aberdeen from protracted visit to
relatives in Pennington, N. j.
Mr.. James Preston, the eldest son of Mr.
Charles X. Preston, is very i'll al his fathers
residence near Jsrrettsville.
States Attorney James W. McNabb Is re
ported as still improving.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27
A Well Attended Dance.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Boyd Bell entertained mum
Der Of their friends at dance and card party,
at their home near Emmorton, ON Friday even.
ing, in honor of Misses Gordon, Of George.
town, and Freeman, of Rapidan, Virginia,
who were the guests Of the Misses E'i:e and
Rush Williams.
Among those present were Mrs. Denison,
of Baltimore; Miss Hattie McKerny, OF Cen.
treville; Miss Glovis Gordon, of Georgetown;
Miss Elinor Freeman, Of Virginia; Miss
Fannie Love, of Re!sterstown; Miss Elise
Mitchell, of Bethlehem, Pa; Miss Katherine
Gross, of Baltimore; Miss Fillmore Davis, OF
Charles county; Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Web
ster. Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. X. Harry Webster, Misses VanFibber,
Miss Sue STREET., Misses Mabel Street,,
Carrie Hall, Mamie Norris, Helen Rouse,
Margaret Rosan, Lillian Forwood and Grace
STREET..
MessEs Clifford d. Rosan, William 8. For
wood, Jr., Lawson Cooley, Howard Hall,
Edwin H. Webster, Fred X. Williams, John
Webster, Elmer j. Cook, J. T. c. Hopkins,
Jr, WyIle Hopkins, j. Alexis Shriver,
Harold Walsh, Bond Boarman, Armfeld F.
VanBibber, NJ. d., Horace Boarman, Alex.
Fulford, Sterling Rosan and Benz. Bissell, Jr.
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Resolutions OF Respent.

At called 10 citing of the Ladies' Aid So
C -ety of Grace Memorial Church, Darlington,
on April l4th, the members, DESTROYS of ex-
pressing their feelings OF bereavement and
loss in the death OF their co-worker, Mrs.
Mary p. Sappington, proposed that a commit
tee be appointed 10 prepare resolutions ex-
pressing their sorrow. The following were
submitted and adopted:
WHEREAS, This society having recently lost
by the hand of death. one of its most valued
mem beers in the person of Mary p. Sappington
ReSOiUtd, That while we are lnconsolabie for
the great loss We have sustained in the death of
our friend and co-laborer. Mrs. SappipgtoIf, we
long as II was, and the greatness of our sorrow
is tenn pcred with the knowledge that she ac-
complished so much good during her years
upon earth, and through her Christian charity
and benevolence afforded relief and comfort to
the needy and sutfering who now call blessings
upon her memory.
Res0tred, That we shall always cherish her
memory. ever having found her u sterling
woman and an efficient, est eemed and helpful
member of our society, one whose loss shall be
long felt.
path!es to the ber eavcd family with the assur-
ance that many not connected by such ties of
relationship sincerely mourn with them over
her loss
Resolued, That the secretary be instructed to
furnish a copy of these resolutions to the
family of the deceased. and copies for puolica-
ton in the newspapers of Hartford county.
HELENE BRADSHAW,
LIZZIE q. FoRwooD,
Committee.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27

As above stated, !Iarfoid county was the
second county to which The system was ex-
terded, Havre de Grace beiug chosen as the
centre from which the delivery was to be made.
The route now covers u distance of twenty
Two miles and serves a population OF over
four hundred. The wagon leaves liavie de
Grace ut S A. NJ. and return at II a. Z. NJ.
BY this mean H. bcclmts easy tcr 'he farm
srs and others who are distant from ,hcii
postoflices aud IN stormy ar busy seasons are
virtually deprived Of all mail facilities, to re-
ceIve and send important letters or papers
daily. In addition to this. all Of the ad'an-
tages of visit to the postoflice, are derived
Stamps, mouey-orders, aud all the Teqaire-
meuLs of special delivery arc on Lald ILd lie
facilities Of the city are brought TO our very
doors.
In Carroll, where, when 1t was first es;ab-
lished, the entire cCmmuuity was Ill arms
against it. Later reports seemed TO lid!ca'e
that return TO the old system would Prove
a public calamity. During the three months
OF January, February and March, the rural
delivery service In that county handled
57S S26 pieces. The report to the Govern
ment, says: "rhe postal system in vogue in
Carroll county is good sized PRESIDENTIAL
office in four parts hauled around daily for
the accommodation Of farmers scattered
through the county. That the people really
epprec cate these privileges is evidenced by
the fact that during tie first quarter, ending
March 81, the 80 letter carriers registered 5G4
letters and packages and sold about $l.3Oc
worth Of stamps"
During the quarter prior to the introduction
of rural free delivery the pcstCflices OF Carroll
county registered 1888 letters and packages
During the first quarter under rural free de.
livery, ended March 81, the remaining post
offices register ell .. lG3 letters and packages,
an Increase of 7G5 pieces, or 81 per cent. or
this increase 6S7 pieces, or 80 per cent, were
BY clerks in charge Of postal Wagons
and rural Ietter-carriels en- route.
In The 4Egis of Apii! 10, We gave the
details Of d new postal route, which will 20
into operation on or about Nay /, by which a
large number of the citizens Of Upper liar
ford will be served daily with al the aGvant
ages and facilities OF raral delivery, anG IL i.
only a question of time, when, With Bel Al:
as a centre, the entire surrounding country
will be blessed with this Kew but desirable
system
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27

A number OF the officials of the Pennsyl
vania Railroad aud their friends were the
gu SITS Of Mayos Vanneman on Friday, and
visited the fsbing floats Of Osmond & Co.,
down the bay, and also the Government Sh ad.
Matching Station at the HBattery." These
annual outings always prove an enjoyable &C.
casion, and this one was no exception. The
company, before starting down the bay, visit
ed Mr.. :. J. Seneca's extensive can-making
estab ishment, ard witnessed the operations
OF this factory with much interest. The auto
matte character Of the various machines at
tracted much favorable comment from the
visitors, after which the company boarded the
yacht "Carrie" here, and while being towed
down the bay enjoyed a substantial "shad'
dinner, with attendant concomitants.
Those in the party were W. N. Barnard
superintendent p, W. & d. Railroad; Z. F
Brooks, GeGeral Superintendent P, W. & B.
Railroad; James Martin, Superintendent Pull
man PLACE Car Co, Philadelphia; Dr.. L e.
Shortlidge, ex Mayor Of Wilmington, Del
DIR. James A. Draper, Surgeon Pennsylvania
Railroad, Wilmington, Del; Chas. Z. Kings
ton, Div. Freight Agent, p, W. & b. X. K.
Philadelphia; DR.. e. Il. Jefferies, ex- Mayor o
Wilmington, Del; w. &. Mendenhall, A
Feldspauche aud Charles X. Miller, Of WI!
| miDgton, Del; W. 7. Porter, President OF ihi
Morton-Poole Co, Wilmington, Del; c. }
Becbdolt, Superintendent Of Central Division
P, W. s. b. X. r.; Messrs. 8. J. Seneca and 2
J B. Boswell.-Republican
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27
Bel Air Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. NJ. Allen, Jr., are spending
a fortnight In Bel Air, and are domiciled at
Mr.. J. Wilson Richardson's.
Mrs. Virginia Holland has rented Mrs. Mary
p, Lees residence on Main street for the
season.
Miss Kate Waters, of Govanstown, ia visit
ing the Misses Boarman.
Mrs. Z. D. Finney returnel to her home in
Bel Air on Monday, after an absence OF several
weeks, during which she visited the Holy
Land.
List Of uncalled for letters remaining In the
Bel Air postofiice.-Mr. George Baker, Miss
Mary Carter, Miss Mary johnson, Miss M.
Rodgers, Mr.. Ringle and Mr.. William Tread
we'll.
Major John l. Yellott, of the Baltimore coun
ty bar, was visitor to Bel Air on Wednes,
day.
DR.. Armield F. VanBibber is visiting his
friend DR.. N. 3. Council, of Bryn Mar, Pa.
Rev. 8. W. Coe, the newly appointed pastor
of the Bel Air Circuit, NJ. +. Church, has ar
rived In town with his family and will preacl
at Gree Church on Sunday.
Master Arthur Geatty was among the recent
graduates OF the Baltimore Business College
Mr.. Philip II. Close returned on Saturday
from trip to Cuba.
The dance, which was so successfully he
in Bateman's Hall on Easter Monday night
will be repeated on this, Friday, evening I'm
der the same management.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27
A Cowardly and Brutal Assault,

Mr.. Frank H. Morgan, ST., well-known
saulted on Friday last by an unknown negro.
The occurrence took place at noon on st.
Clair street, within about two hundred yards
from Mr. Morgau's residence. he was on
his way home to dinner when he was ap-
preached by the negro, who asked for match
which was given to him. The next request
was for ten cents, which Mr.. Morgan refused,
starting to proceed to his home. He states:
sThe only thing can remember Is feeling
something strike me alongside the head, and
knew nothing more until after l was found
at $50 z. NJ. and carried out into the air."
When Mr.. Morgan failed to return home by
8 O'Clock, his family became anxious and
searched for him. About balf-past eight
o'clock, Mr.. James Worthington, brother
in law and Miss Carrie Morgan, daughter,
started down ST. Clair street thinking that he
may have fallen into the old railroad cut, and
as they neared the small building, which was
formerly used as 8 lookup, they heard groans.
Entering the building, the almost lifeless
body was found. He rallied long enough to
relate what had happened and again became
unconscious. He was taken to his home and
medical assistance summoned, and is slowly
recovering.
The supposition is that he was struck with
club and knocked senseless, and then
dragged distance Of about fifty feet by the
arms (the prints Of his feet being plainly yisi'
BILE In the dirty into the unused oil-house and
thrown on q pile of stone and brick In g
corner, and bricks piled upon his head, in
which condition he was discovered by his
daughter. Strange to say, nothing was dis
turbed upon his person, and when found hi
had 50, besides gold watch and other val
uables. upon him. No tidings Of his negro
assailant can be had as Mr.. Morgan has no
been able to give description of him. HI
/ was q stranger,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27
A Promising Young student.

The Aryan Literary Society, OF the West
Che ster State Normal School, opened the
Spring term at the school last Saturday eve n
ing with fiue musical AID literary entertain
ment An elaborate programme was render
ed, the main feature OF which was the rendi-
ton of Cartoons drama, "BeneGict Arnold"
Roy Licking, of Delta, who is well-known In
this city, was cast as Arnold and he made 4
decidedly fine impression on the audience.
The West Chester Daily Ne,rS says this
about Mr.. Licking's portrayal of the difficult
role.
The main feature Of The evening was VIII
Carleton's drama, "Benedict Arnold" Roy
Licking ably took the part ct Arnold,
entering fully into the character aud speak
ing with fire or pathos, as the scene demand
ed.
His first appearance was in the shabby gaIb
of q revolutionary commander, urging his
troops to action ON the plains before Quebec.
In the second scene he was debating with
himself on the acceptance Of the British ofer,
in the third, as an old man, in London, he is
interviewed by Tallyraud, impersonated by
Mr.. McCreary. L. &. McCauley, as the
Irish servant, won vigorous applause. The
British uniform worn by Mr.. Licking In the
last scene was most effective, and contrasted
we'll with black velvet and lace of his visitors.
The young men each wore powdered wigs
and in every appointment were beyond criti'
cism.
The Morning Republican has this to say: Mr..
80 81, AHA onLa of Arm oil
was most excellent and speaks well for his
success in the future.-Y0rk Dispatch.
Mr.. Licking is the son of Mr.. W. c. Lick
ing, one of the affable conductors Of the
Baltimore and Lehigh Railroad.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27

Dry BRANCH, April 21.-The farmers in thi.
section are about doHc seeding oats and sevcra
of them have tLcir corn ground piowed
Squire Wright bGs finished all OF his piowing
planted his potatoes and is ready to plant
corn.
We had a light nail Storm yesterday mora.
ing.
Mrs. Theresa Mcdonald, wife of the late
Richard Mcdonald. died ut her home near
NOrrisville on the 10th and her funeral which
was very largely artenI took place from her
late residence on the 23td. Rev. William Lc.u
preached the funeral sermon at the house,
alter winch the kcV. Hr. Clark took charge.
The inter"cat Being made Mt the Centre
cemetery. phe Pail bearers were Jacob YOkt,
JoHn II. Anderson, Joseph Anderson, Joseph
Iyrrell, j. Wiley Norris and EphrSim b. Nc
Chung. Mrs. Mcdonald was rs years OF age,
and highly respected. She leaves two children
and two GrandchildrCn-
Mrs. Rachel Bell, oil Shane, Baltimore coun-
IS, after long Illness died on the 18th, The
funeral took place on the 2lst. Intcrmcnt
Was mad3 at West Liberty, Rev. Mr.. Edwards
officiating. The pail bearers were Messrs. Ei-
ward wilson, James Wilson, l.. +. Jordan,
ihomas Trout, w. II. Starr and Joseph Kirk.
wood.
Mrs. Sarah Garrett, an aged lady of this
section has been confined to her room for
so.nc time with sickness
Mr.. John McClung who has been cor fined to
his room for some time was taken worsa q few
days ago. He is uGder the care CT DIR. J. T..
Payne.
Mrs. Rachel Mcdonald, wife of Mr.. Richard
W; Mcdonald, is confined to her room with
sickness. Es M
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-27
AndersOn.K1Hrt.

The home of Mrs. Gabriel McCcmas near
Upper Cross Roads was the scene OF very
pretty wedding on Thursday OF last week, at
high noon when Miss Annie NJ. Hart became
the bride Of Mr.. Elwood 7. Anderson, OF
Fars.on. Rev. w. A. Price, Of Bethel Church
performed the ceremony, the music being
beautifully rendered by Mrs. Ellsworth
Scarf. The bride and her attendants, Misses
Josephine Jordan AID Sallie Curry, were at
tired In French nainsook aud carried BRIDES
roses and sweet peas. The groomsmcn were
Mesers. Edward Jordan and g. B. Hayes.
After sumptuous wedding breakfast, Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson left upon bridal tour.
Among those present, were; Mrs. X. A.
McComas, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Jordan McComat'
Mrs II. r. Long, OF Stewartstown, Pa; Mrs.
Amanda Smith and Samuel Smith, OF Chance
ford, Pa; Mr.. B. F. Jordan, sr., Mr.. James
P. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Scarf,
Mrs. E. s. Jordan, Mr.. Edward Jordan, Miss
Eva Curry, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Anderson,
Miss Adele Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Au-
derson, of Baltimore; Miss Viola Anderson,
Mr.. Marion Martin, Dr. T. F. Arthur, Lee and
Ross McComas, MIR. AID Mrs. b. T. Jordan,
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Commissions Received.

The following commissions have been re-
ceived by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and
are ready to be distributed TO the officials
named below:
Justices of the Peace-James 81. Ruff, Jos.
&. Favour, william Dallam, Charles +. Cres-
we'll, Isaac w. Thompson, Harper Ii. Black,
Alexander Norris, James a. Lyle, Joseph Z.
Bateman, Cyrus {. Cronin, Jacob T. Osborn,
James w. Malcolm, James T. Pritcbard, Geo.
b. Osborn, Henry W. Earle, John W. Barton,
James =. Calder, William B. Wright, William
NJ. Barton, Thomas Johnson, Richard u. 5.
Smith, George W. Scarborough, James :.
Davis, William B. Jordan, Luther II. McNabb,
John .. Stearns, Michael II Fahey, Sylvester
f. Penuing, Gilbert 8. Hawkins and Alexsn-
der z. Norris.
NotaIies Public-C. d. Rosan, Jefferson
Dallam, Henry c. Foster, Orion Z. Michael,
II. Z. Hoblitzell.
School OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES W. Baker,
Martin l.. Jarrett, John ID. WorthinPton.
IusI ector Of Hay, &c, at Havre de Grace
j. T. Walker.
Supervisors of Election-William J. For
sythe, Aaron F. Sitter.
Special Pc ice-Jesse A. Price, Lewis ID.
Wilson.