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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
ORPHANS COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The will of Isaac E. Morris was pro-
bated by Register of Wills Bay on Mon
day. He leaves to his son, John c. Nor.
ris, his watch. All the rest ofhis property
is left to his wife, Lourena Morris, during
her lifetime or widowhood-after her
death to be equally divided among the
children. J. Martin McNabb is named
executor with power to sell that portion
of the real estate which was devised to
the testator by his father, said sale to be
made by and with the consent of the
widow. The will is dated June 5, 1901,
and is witnessed by William 1. Eckinan
and Charles H. MacNabb.
The will of Rebecca ]. Heaps was also
probated on Monday by Register of Wills
Bay. She leaves to her children, Ma
thaniel w. and Cleveland Heaps, all OF
her property-real, personal and mixed,
and they are also constituted executors
to serve without bond. The paper is
witnessed by John o. Stearns and Mrs.
NJ. A. Lanning.
The will of the late William Oldfeld
was offered for probate on Monday. All
of his property of every kind is left to his
wife for life with residue over as follows
To his daughter, Fannie Street,, all of his
Hartford National Bank stock; to his
grandson, Edward L. Oldheld, GROUND
rent from Frederick w. Baker; to his son
Edwin L. Oldheld, the farm on which hi
now resides, situated near the Rocks
together with the stock, farming nipple
ments and growing crops; to his daugh
ter, Laura Oldfeld, and his son Nathan
H. Oldfeld, as tenants in common, h,
leaves the farm containing one hundred
and sixty-six acres, situated at Fountain
Green, together with crops and all per
sonal property thereon. All the rest ant
residue of his property is to be divided
equally among the above named children
His son, Edwin L. Oldfeld is constituted
executor The will is dated Septembe
7th, 1901, and is witnessed by George L
VanBibber and Noble L. Mitchell.
A caveat to the will has been filed b,
the testator's son, Mr.. John F. Oldheld
who is not named in the instrument
The caveat alleges that the caveator'
father died intestate, as at the time SAT-
will was made he was not capable q
executing valid instrument because G
not being of a sound and disposing mind
and that the will was procured by frau'
and undue influence exercised on the ties
tator, constraining his will thereon
The caveat also alleges that the testato
at the time said will was made wa
afflicted with old age, bodily infrmitie:
sickness and mental disabilities. Th
petition was filed by w. and II. Bryant
John S. Young and James J. Archer, al
torneys.
A. R. Fletcher has been appointed &C
ministrator of the estate of the lat
Christopher c. DeSwan.
]. Martin McNabb has been appointe
administrator of Agnes G. Beatie, d.
ceased.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
From Hoothby Hill.

BooTHBY HILL, December 1O.-Mrs,
w. E. Nichols has returned home from a
visit to her sister. Mrs. Rosa Mitchell, Of
Havre de Grace.
Miss Annie Greenland, of Aberdeen, who
has been visiting Mrs. Orr has returned
home.
Miss Zela Henning and Miss Lucas have
been guests at "Middleborough."
Mr.. Hollis Hopkins has returned to his
position in Baltimore, after spending
Thanksgiving with his mother, Mrs.
Matte Hopkins.
The Burns Literary Society of this
place havo voted set of resolutions to
be sent to Miss Verna Lawder who was
President of the Society. UNo.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
From Darlington.

DARLINGTON, December 10.-In recogni-
ton of the interest manifested by the
choir of Grace Memorial Church in re.
gard to the church music and of the
friendly feeling toward one another, the
organist, Miss Elizabeth Forwood, en-,
tertained them at her home on Wednes,
day evening, December 4th. Music was
one of the modes of entertainment
another interesting feature being the
drawings in charcoal from real life, for
which two prizes were awarded. Every,
one seemed well pleased with the even
ing's pleasures.
Miss Chambers of England, is quite
i'll at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wynde
The Girls Friendly Society will meet at
the rectory on Saturday afternoon
December 10.
Mr.. James Wynde has been indisposed
for several days.
The last of the debt on the rectory o.
Grace Memorial Church was paid with
the proceeds of the fair given by the
Ladies Aid Society.
Mrs. Mary Whitelock who has beer
sick for a few days is improving
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
Captain CHRISTOPHER DeSwan.

The death of this venerable man, which
took place on Friday November 29th,
has awakened the recollection of forty
and five years in the mind OF the writer
of these lines. Every item thus resur-
rected, of the long ago, is pleasure now.
The writer was then boy of ten sum-
ners and the deceased was stage driver
carrying the mail and passengers to the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad at Perrymansville. He was a
favorite with the children of the village
of Churchville where he lived. A more
kindly man never wore flesh about him.
With smile and words of good cheer he
greeted US almost every day. He was an
ideal man in the estimation of the boy
then who now esteems it both a duty
and pleasure to lay some flowers of
affection on his newly made grave.
Kindness was one of the characteristics
of his nature. The departure and arrival
of his stage each day was an event in the
village at that time. How many times
with longing eyes, have we watched the
appearance of his team as it came in sight
far down the road, and with bound OF
joy ran to meet it, always sure of ride
beside the generous-hearted driver. We
knew him then to love him for what he
really was. 1t is not always easy to
secure the affection of boys, but the one
about whom we write was blessed with
the happy faculty of winning them by
his generous ways. The many acts q
kindness shown us in those days, invested
the name of Captain DeSwan with q
peculiar charm. Through the past years
of the lifetime OF a generation, we have met
him only occasionly. When so blessed
our intercourse has always been pleas
ure.
The last conversation with him, which
took place number of years ago, was
one of precious memory, for it not only
brought back the memories of the past
with freshness and power, but touched
on the invisible things which are only con
ceived when the mind and heart goes
out toward the Infinite and the Eternal
He had his days of prosperity and his
evening of adversely. He knew what
plenty brought, he also dwelt in the
valley of sorrow. We trust that as the
things of this world faded from hi:
view, that the splendors of Eternity
flashed upon his vision. H.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
NEW ASSESSMENT OF Personal PROPERTY

The appointment of the assessors Of
personal property by the County Com
missioners on Monday is in accordance
with the act of 1896 amended by SINH
lar law passed in 1898. The former act
provided that there should be biennial
relisting of personal property throughout
this State. The act of 1898 amended
that by making the first assessment in
the year 1902 and every six years
thereafter.
The work will be commenced on the
first of January and the Commissioners
will endeavor to have it completed by
April, so that the levy can be made ur
from the revised lists. The assessment
will be similar to that of 1897, with
the exception that the real estate values
will not be disturbed The work of the
assessors will be revised by the Commits
sioners, acting as Board of Control ant
Review, and their decision in the matter
will be final.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
KILLED BY A FALL.

Mr. Howard Sutton aged twenty six
years, son of Mr.. Luther Sutton, of near
Black Horse, died on Friday from con-
cussion of the brain and a severe fracture
of the skull, which he received in an acct
dent. He was ON his way home from
Monkton Station Thursday and stopped
at the mill of Mr. E. H. Houch,
near Taylor where he stayed sometime.
He then started ostensibly for his home.
Sometime after, Mr.. Houch left his office
and went to the lower door of the mill
where he found Mr., Sutton lying just
outside, in an unconscious condition,
with blood running from his right ear.
He was carried into the office and DR.
Frank T. Turner summoned, but never
regaincd consciousness. Mr.. Sutton was
taken to his home where he died. Or
Sunday Constable Jacob H. Brookhart
summoned jury ofinquestc composed o.
David Wilson, Hutchins Wilson, Chas. A.
Devoc, Samuel Street,, Nathan Amos, B
FRANK AaIHCdIl l, ~ EOIu AdlllCdIl OH
Gemmill, John F. McComas, Charles R
Preston andWilliam Dcets. Justice Johr
w. Barton was the acting coroner. Aftel
examining a number of witnesses the
jury rendered verdict that the deceased
came to his death by accidentally falling
from the door of the second floor of tn,
mill of E. H. Houch. An autopsy wa
performed by Doctors Thomas E. Emor,
and Frank T. Turner, who found tina
the skull was fractured and great clot
of blood had formed on the brain, whicl
they believed was the cause of his death
The funeral took place on Sunday after
noon at McKendrcc NJ. E. Church. Rev
Mr.. Ward ofIiciated. The pail bearer
were, Anthony Mordew, Ross Henderson
William Miles, George Miles, Rober
Turner and Carvin Vance. Samuel II
| kirkWood was the undertaken.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
BEL AIR NOTES.

Letters remaining in the Bel Air post
office.-Mrs. ]. R. Walton, Edgar S.
Cullen, John c. Johnson, J. E. Leaman,
Moores Waters and ]. F. Waters.
Miss Ella Sheridan is visiting relatives
and friends i'll Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry D. Hanway have
returned from visit to New York. They
brought with them as their guests Mr..
Wainwright, of Nova Scotia, and Mr.. J.
A Hanway, President of the Colonial
Copper Company, of New York.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
From Darlington,

DARLINGTON, December 1O.-Ducking is
about over. Most of the sports have
returned to their homes.
Miss Florence Michael who has been
confined to the house with severe cold
is able to be out again.
Miss Ida Cain spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Michael.
The members of Darlington Literary
Society will give an entertainment in the
school house on Friday. December 20, at
8 O'Clock. If Friday night is stormy it
will be held the next Monday night.
Mrs. Thomas Bernard and son, Clarence,
are still the guests of MIR. and Mrs. Vii
liam ]. Keen.
Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Davis are spend
ing the winter in Florida and Alabama.
SPECTATOR,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
PROPOSED DEAL IN SLATE LANDS.

Negotiations are pending for the sale OF
slate lands, in the vicinity of Delta, to
outside capitalists. Mr.. w. Jerry Jones
who successfully engineered the deal
which resulted in the location of the Peach
Bottom Slate Manufacturing Company
of York, is now in communication with
New York and Boston capitalists for the
sale and development of ninety-six acres
of slate land. 1t is said that Mr.. Jones
success in the past may lead in the near
future to gigantic move, having for
its object the formation of a syndicate of
all the slate quarries under one head and
management.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13

fancy goods, perfumery, choice soaps ant
the many little intricacies that go to maxi
up my lady's toilet is large and complete
They have also recently placed in stock {
number of the most popular brands o
cigars which would make excellent
Christmas presents.
]. S. RICHARDSON, JR.,
still maintains his well recognized popu,
larity in knowing how to conduct first,
class drug store that has at all times an
abundance of fancy articles which will
make attractive gifts. His stock is taste
fully displayed and the courteous treat
ment accorded customers makes it a
pleasant place for intending purchasers
whether at holiday or any other times.
THE BALTIMORE CLOTHING HOUSE
is always full and plenty with useful
articles that can never go amiss at any
time of the year. Mr.. Getz seems to
possess rare faculty of knowing just
what his trade demands and Judging
from the extensive patronage that he
has received, he demonstrates his ability
to keep in touch with their needs.
MRS. J. H. HEUER
has an excellent assortment of the latest
trimmed hats which she offers at very
low price. In the way of Christmas
presents she has a fine line of handmade
fascinators, baby sacks and many other
attractive articles.
JOHN H. FISHER,
can supply the Christmas dinner, includ-
ing every little detail. His stock of goods
has been selected with great care. In
many departments he is an epicure, and
those who rely on his good Judgment
cannot 90 eStray.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
Death of Mrs. Heaps.

HARKINs, December 9.-Mrs. Rebeccs
Heaps, widow of the late Nathanie
Heaps, died at an early hour on Thurs
day morning of last week. She is sur
vived by eleven children, eight daughters
Mrs. Howard Schilling, Mrs. Alfred Kirk
Mrs. Milton T. Meads, Mrs. Charles K
Zimmerman, Mrs. B. T. Myers, Mrs.
William McKinstry, Mrs. George R.
Myers and Mrs. H. c. Schilling and three
sons, Messrs Salem, Winfield and Cleve.
land Heaps. Her funeral took place on
Saturday morning, the interment being
at Fellowship Church. Six of her sons
in-law acted as pail bearers. Grafton
Devoe was the undertaken.
Mr.. ]. T. Doyle, of Mcintyre, is putting
in new pump for Mr.. J. P. Stein.
KRANc,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. Jerry Hughes, ofNew York, has beer
spending the week with Mr.. J. M. Smith
of Benson.
Mr.. John Kerzey, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, has been visiting his sister
Mrs. William E. Smith, of Emmorton.
Miss Kate Morrison, of Flintville is i'll
at the residence of her sister Mrs. John
Allison.
Mr. Harold Scarboro, of the Evening
News, has been at Charleston attending
the Exposition in the interests of his
journal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
Foils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was so i'll that good physi-
clans were I'm able to help her, }" writes M.
NJ. Austin, of Winchester, Ind, "But was
completely cured by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills" They work wonders in stomach
and liver troubles. Cure constipation,
sick headache. Csc at all drug stores.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
Oyster Supper.

The teacher and pupils of vanBibber
School will hold an Oyster Supper in the
School House on Friday Evening, Decem-
Der 20. If the weather is unfavorable
Friday evening they will hold it the fol-
lowing evening, December21. Come one
come all.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
Oyster and Meat Supper.

The members of Friendship Epworth
League will hold an Oyster and Meat
Supper in H. G. Watkins Hall at Pleas
antville, on the evenings ofThursday and
Friday, December 10 and 20, for the
benefit of Friendship Church. The public
is cordially invited to attend.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
A Good Cough Medicine.

[From the Gazette, Toowoomba, Aus
tralia.]
l find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
an excellent medicine. have been suffer-
ing from a severe cough for thelast two
months, and it has effected a cure. l
have great pleasure in recommending it.
w. c. Wockner. This is the opinion of
one of our oldest and most respected resi-
dents, and has been given in good faith
that others may try the remedy and be
benefited, as was Mr.. Wockner. This
remedy is sold by the Bel Air Drug Store
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13

Five minutes telephoning over
Long Distance Telephone will often save
a day 'stravelIinR.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

GEORGE W. RICHARDSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
BEL AIR, MD.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
JACOB SCHAPIRO.

Our enterprising jew eler has taken time
by the forelock and anticipating that
there would be number of handsome
presents in the way of silver and jewelry
to be made this Christmas, he slaid i'll
large stock to meet the demand. His
goods are exactly as represented, and
owing to lower expenses than city
jewellers, he can sell them at much less
Drice
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13

Mr.. Geatty deems it his special duty to
look after the wants of the inner man, al
though he has many attractive presents
in the way of toys and the thousand and
one things to delight the children. His
stock of confectionery is up to date, and
those who do not care to be bothered with
the intricacics of cooking can obtain all
kinds of cakes and pastry from him at a
reasonable price.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13

have many articles that would make APP.
propriate Christmas presents. Their
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-12-05
HELD FOR COURT
Major Minor Fields new Languishes m
jaii-his Wife-Sister Charges Him
with Incest Hearing Before Squire
Hayes-His Mother Swears that the
Couple are Both her Children.

From the Morgantown Dominion
Major Minor Fields ofPreston county, has
been held to await the action cf the grand
jury on the charge of incest. This charge
grew out of his marriage with his half sister
Martha Watts. They are both children of
Ann webley of South Morgau,own. The
major was held as result Of a hearing held
before Squire Hays on Monday afternoon.
His wiie-sis,er had him arrested charged
with incest. lie denied the commission of
the crime and asserted that Ann Webley
was not his mother. Mrs. Webley went on
the stand however aud swore that she was
ms mother and that the girl was her dauch.
ter.
That settled IL aud there was no need 10
investigate any further. This was lief, tor
the grand jury to do. The MAJOR was very
vehement in his pro,estaiions that he was
not guilty and int, Jail he went lie has
no, yet been able to furnish bail and will
probably remain there until the next term q
count when he will remove 10 Moundsviile
where he will have more eommodious quar-.
tiers
The warrant for his aries, was sworn out
by his sister who claims that she did not
know of the ties Of blood which existed be-
tween them aud that as soon as she diseov-
cred the facts in the case that she lief, him.
After the major was held he became very
angry and wanted to swear warrant out
for the woman declaring that she knew il as
well MS he. lie was told tina, this would be
equal to a confession aud he simmercd
down.
For years the major has been dis,urber
of the peaceful solitude of Preston county
but when he go, busy IN this county and
committed a crime such as he did he made
1t certain that he would go the trip as soon
as he could be caught. The offense with
which he is charged is felony and there is
no doubt but that he will be sent up as he
fully deserves TO be.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-12-05
Cupid's Capers.

There was sly wedding on Thanksgiving
morning about nine O'Clock at the NJ. T..
parsonage. The contracting parties were
Cyrus III. Martin a well known school
teacher, and Miss Fife Conley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen Conley of this
place. Mr.. Martin is teaching at Aurora
this winter and drove over here Wednesday
night after school that day and was at the
barber shop before six o'clock next morning
to get a shave and hair cut. This shows
that he is a hustler. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. II. G. Howard, after
which the newly welded couple drove to
Ira Martins, a brother Of the groom's, who
lives near Terra Alta. and went on down to
Oakland TO buy furniture and household
effects for going to housekeeping at Aurora
THE ARGUS extends best wishes for the
peace and prosperity of thu new home
makers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-12-05
Good Reading for Everybody.

In addition TO its special articles by
famous men and women and its stories by
the most popular living writers of fiction
The Youths Companion presents from
week to week many regular features OF
great value.
The editorial page discusses the public
questions Of the day in a Split of impair
Iiality, the aim being to give the reader the
material for forming his own opinions.
The article on the care of the health
which has been published every week for
many years is of the creates, value
The Departments of Curren, Events and
Nature and Science give The important new.
Of the world in condensed form.
The ehildrcn's page provides diversion
for the little ones. and the ANECDOTES and
miscellany have their share in making the
paper complete treasury of good reading.
An illustrated prospectus Of the new
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free.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-12-05
Druceton.
Correspondence of The Argus.

correspondence OF The Argus.
Bu'ehering is the order of the day.
]. f. Silbaugh was at Somer6eld today.
J. II. Benson leaves for Fairchance this
morning.
Harry Rodeheaver of Morgantown, WIS in
town last week.
A. NJ. Collins took load Of buckwheat
-four TO uniontown yesterday.
Roderiek Greeley made flying visit to
Friendsville, Md, a short time ago.
Albert Cunningham aud wife will Sc, up
Housekeeping in the Kan,ner property.
Jameas a. Rodeaheaver is putting in a
eoalbauk beside the Brandonville pike.
Our school is progressing finely under our
live aud efficient teacher, b ID. Spiker.
Frank Englehar, # Guseman, was in
town over last night on his way to Morgan
town.
Wilbur Cuppet, who has been staying with
his brother, Gilbert. for the last two months
leaves for MorganIowu this morning.
Miss Rheua, the handsome and accom-
plished drughter of +, Copeman, spen, last
Thanksgiving in town the guest of the
Misses Mary aud Emma Miller.
Emile ZoLA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-12-05

tor December opens With a paper Of per
sonsl reeolleetions Of ''Pianis,s of the Past. -
written by the late Charles Salaman. whose
long life covered most % the musical devel.
oPement Of the last century. and whose
recolleetions of his contemporaries were
singuiarlY just and amiable. A careful
criticism Of the writings Of the prolific
Maurus Jokai Is written 10y X. NiSbet Balm.
brilliant, paper on "The Spectacular
Element in Drama" reprinted from the
Edinburgh Review. will be read with a,ten-
ton by all who crave something more than
sensationalism aud stage carpentry on the
modern stage. IN anonymous writer, whose
article Is reprinted from the Fouuighuy
Review, writes torcibly and with fullness OF
information upon Two Presidents and the
Limits of American Supremacy. and his
'iilele may be wholesome corrective for
those who imagine that there ore NO limits
to American supremacy. The progressive
movement which has eonvulsed Spain this
year, is described 10y Havelock Ellis. with
special reference to the play, "Electra,'
which contributed to the agitation. There
are two scientific articles. one ON ''rempor-
AIRY Stars, and the other on "SifIing the
Atmosphere" clever short story by Ben.
net CoPpleStone, called ~ Nagabond's
Wooing'' poems by Thomas Hardy, Rob
ert Bridges and others: aud another install
men, of the diver,ing "Londouer's Log
Book" The Living Age Company.