The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-03-15
Local affairs.

Local on dLTS'
Mr.. William Deets, of Jarrettsville, has
sold his farm to Mr.. Charles Bradenoaugn'
of the Rocks, for $4,000.
Mr.. Richard N. Wiley, of Norrisville'
has purchased property in Stewards
town, and will move to that place.
Rev. R. w. H. Weech, of Aberdeen
will preach in the Mt. Zion NJ. E. Church,
on Sunday, March 18th, at 8 P. M.
Mr.. John T. Moore, of Delta, will
move to Havre de Grace to take charge
of the electric light plant at that place.
Surveyors are working in the vicinity
of Bvnum Run on the route for the pro-
posed electric road from Bel Air to Havre
de Grace.
The recent heavy rains have caused
the ice to break up in the Susquehanna
river, and it is passing out rapidly. NO
freshet is expected.
The ice harvest on the Susquehanna
has been completed for this year and
most all of the houses are well filled
with a fine quality Office.
The Y. P. S. c. E. Society of the Jeru-
salem Christian Church will hold social
at the home of Mrs. R. T. Spering, Fri
day evening, March 29th.
An adjourned session ofthe quarterly
conference of Deer Creek Circuit will be
held at Mt. Tabor NJ. P. Church to-
morrow Saturday, March 10th.
Mr.. James Gross, of Jarrettsville,
while clipping horse last Saturday was
kicked in the face by the animal, render
ing him unconscious for while.
Mr.. John Peterson, has bought the
stock of store goods at the Hickory from
q. T. Debow, Jr., and will conduct the
general merchandise business at that
place.
AT the Conference fthe Central Penn
sylvania United Evangelical Church, the
Rev. Guy Slower pastor of Goodwill
Evangelical Church, near Hess, this coun-
ty was ordained as deacon.
Mr.. Dennis B. Pierce, of Fork, Balti-
more county, and Miss Blanche Mobray'
of Baltimore, were married Wednesday, |
at the parsonage ofthe Mountain Christ
ian Church, by the Rev. H. A. Blake.
Round Sergeant Harry B. Swartz'
formerly of this county, stands at the
head of the list for promotion to the
vacancy for second lieutenant, which will
shortly occur in the Baltimore Police
Force.
The case of Bradford against the town
of Aberdeen is still on trial in the Circuit
Court. The evidence was closed on We'd
nesday and Thursday was consumed in
the argument ofthe prayers. twill prob
ably be given to the jury today.
"A mask party of young folks number
ing about twenty, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Joshua Whitaker, at their home near
Chrome Hill last Friday evening. The
time was spent in music and games,
after which refreshments were served.
The trustees of the Churchville Pres
byterian Church have purchased from
Harlan brothers the corner where the old
store now stands at Churchville. They
expect to remove the building and use
the ground as an addition to the GENE
terry.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of
the Bel Air NJ. E. charge, will be held in
the Bel Air Church, on Friday, March %,
at 2 P. M. The Presiding Elder, Rev. H.
S. France, D. D., will be present to con-
duct the business and will preach at
night.
Corporal James Y. Bryan, First
Cavalary Troop G, stationed at Fort
Yellowstone, Wyoming, is a guest of his
uncle, Mr. ]. R. Sitter. Mr.. Bryan came
east to take an examination at Fort
Sheridan Illinois for promotion to a
ieutenancy.
Jerusalem Christian Church, Sunday
School 9.45 A. NJ, preaching, II A. NJ,
Ups. c. E., 100 P. NJ. Joppa Sunday
School, 2.3O P. M, Y. P. S. c. E, 7.30
P. NJ, preaching, $50 P. NJ. Fork
Sunday School, P NJ, preaching 8 P.
NJ, UPS. c. E., 1902. NJ.
On last Sunday night the postofice
at Port Deposit was broken into and
robbed The safe was blown open by
the use of dynamite and the robbers took
everything from it. The booty secured
by them was not very valuable as all
cash and stamps, other than day sup
ply are kept in the bank.
"A two year old boy of Mr.. Joseph
Evans of Delta, was burned to death last
Friday. The little fellow was out watch
ing his grandfather burn brush, when he
ventured too close to the fire. His clothes
becoming ignited he was soon en-
veloped in flames. Before the blaze could
be extinguished he was burned so badly
that he died soon afterwards His funeral
took place on Sunday at st. Mary's
Catholic Church.
"A severe rain and wind storm passed
over Hartford county last Sunday night.
Wheat fields were badly washed. Mr.. |
Jacob Livezey's near Churchville, |
was so badly cut up that there is very
little left standing. Lake Fanny near
Bel Air was washed out. 1t has been
used as storage reservoir ofthe Electric
Light plant. The rain fell so rapidly |
that the wells and springs will receive
but little permanent benefit.
FIRE IN BEL AIR.
Fire broke out in the residence of DIR. ].