The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-09-25
Local affairs.


There will be preaching at Smith
Chapel next Sunday, September 9th, a
three O'Clock P. NJ. Revival services al
7.45 P. NJ.
The Wilma w. c. T. U. will hold &
meeting at the home of Mrs. D. Trainol
Archer, at Singer, on Thursday, October
1st, at 80 P. NJ.
"A pleasant poundparty was held at the
home of Mr.. Cephas Greenland at Carsins
Run, on Wednesday night of last week
The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by
all present.
On Wednesday, a number OF Odd
Fellows, of Bel Air, attended the clabo-
rate ceremonies of the national meeting
of that order, which has been held in
Baltimore this week.
-Finney and Robinson, canned goods
brokers, Bel Air, report the tomato
market unchanged The price OF corn is
soaring upward with indications that it
will be higher than ever before known.
Col. L. B. McCabe, railroad con-
tractor, was in Bel Air on Wednesday
looking after proposals for grading on
the proposed electric railway. The con-
tracts will probably be awarded next
week.
"A negro man by the name of Cox, OF
Port Deposit, was killed near Perryville
last Sunday night by being run over by a
freight train. The man had been drink
ing, aud it is supposed tried to board
car to ride home.
The Lighters and Co-lighters of the
First Presbyterian Church, of Bel Air,
will hold festival and apron sale in the
Armory on the evening OF Friday, October
9th. at o'clock. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public.
Rev. H. S France, D. D., Presiding
Elder, will preach in the NJ. E. Church at
Darlington next Sunday afternoon at
3.15 O'Clock, and will hold the Second
Quarterly Conference at the same place
on MOnudy dI Gov M
On Tuesday, Judge Fowler occupied
the bench with Judge Waters in the
hearing OF a criminal case. The Chief
Justice has many warm friends in our
midst, and is always cordially greeted by
the many persons who know him.
The farmers are now busy cutting
corn. AS a rule the cropis an Exceedingly
light one on account of the wet weather
in June. Many fields will produce but
little more than hog feed, and the crop of
fodder does not look much more cncour-
aging.
"A straw stack on the farm of MIR.
lanes r. Whiteford, near Street,, caved
in on Tuesday night. Underneath of
the debris were sixteen hogs and two
cows. They were taken out on Wednes.
day morning in an almost suffocated con-
dition.
Mr.. Lawrence Forwood, of Bel Air,
recently lost dog which was over seven
teen years of age. The pet was Familiarity
known as Gus Hines" and was the
favorite companion of Mr.. Forwood's
son, Raymond Forwood, who is about
the same age.
My Own Idol" halfbrother of
"Me Own Boy" who was second at the
in the recent 219 race at Timonium,wa
awarded the first premium at the Har-
ford Fair instead of second premium as
was announced in the local press. This
horse is the property of Mr.. James Rich
ardson, of Bel Air, and is magnificent
animal.
MIR. Douglas B. Gilbert. of Bel Air,
recently underwent a successful examina
ton and entered the Second United States
Calvary Troop, which is now stationed
at Fort Meyer, Virginia. When sufficient
ly acquainted with the military tactics,
he expects to take an examination for
commission in the regular army. He will
probably be shortly ordered to the
Philippines.
1t seems as if neither the Democratic
or the Republican party can direct their
State campaigns without being compelled
to come to Hartford for the chief executive
officers. Mr.. Vandiver, Chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee, is
a resident of Havre de Grace, and Mr..
John B. Hanna, who was recently placed
at the head of the Republican campaign.
is a resident of Bel Air.
Mrs. Cassandra Cover, of Bel Air,
met with a painful accident on Sunday.
While descending the steps of the front
porch she tripped and fell striking her
shoulder. The injury caused much suffer
ing and it cannot yet be told whether or
not any bones are broken. Her daughter
Miss Bessie Cover met with Il similar
accident last spring and she has not yet
fully recovered from the effects of the
same.
The will of Thomas ]. Robinson has
been probated by Register Bay. He
leaves all of his property to his wife, with
remainder over to his children. His wife
Mary E. Robinson, is named as executrix.
The will is dated January 1 9th, 1896, and
is witnessed by John E. Timmons and
William P. Trimble. The appointment
of the executrix was confirmed by the
Orphans Court and letters testamentary
granted.
Hon. Isidor Rayner, Attorney General,
has issued formal announcement of his
candidacy for the United States Senate,
should the northumberland this fallhave
a Democratic majority on joint ballot.
This action of Mr.. Rayner will put added
interest into the campaign, especially in
Baltimore City. The position to which
he aspires is a high and honorable one,
being regarded ASA fitting climax to the
public career of any man.
An experience social will be held at
the rectory, Darlington on Thursday
night, October LIST, at 100 O'Clock under
the patronage of the Aid Society. The
proceeds will go towards the church
carpet fund. Members of the church are
asked to earn 81 each and tell in either
prose or verse their experience in making
It, The public is cordially invited. A
small silver offering will be taken at the
door. Refreshments will be served free.
The will OF Jacob Osmond has been
probated by Register Bay. Heleaves all