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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-12

city. whore for three years and half,
during the administration of President
Pierce. he was weigher in the custom
house.
From New York he went to Rock
Island, ILL.,. where for the past as years.
or until his return east four years ago,
he has made his home. He engaged in
the carriage business for 90 years there
but for many years was busy serving
his city in various capacities. He has
served as mayor, assessor, superinten-
dent of streets. chief of police, truant
officers. and in many other minor cap
acities. For six years he was men,
Der of the board of supervisors, or
commissioners of Rock Island county,
an important position.
In 1871. Mr. Kimball took for his
wife Betsey Stuart Reynolds at Mont
pelier. VT. with whom he lived in hap
piness for GO years. until her death in
May. 1901. at the age of So years. One
daughter resulted from this union, but
she was drowned at the age of 10 years.
Mr.. kimball had one brother. E. Addi-
son. who served with distinction in the
Mexican war. being present at the TAX
ing of the city of Mexico, and who was
colonel of the 9th New York regiment
in the civil war losing his life in bat
tie. He has two sisters with whom
he is now spending these latter years
of his life.
Mr.. kimball is a member of Trio
lodge. 81. A F. and A. NJ, of Rock
Island. ILL.,. and Barrett chapter, is.
Rsyal Arch Masons. having been con-
nected with Masonry for ~ years. He
is a member of the Central Presbyteri-
an church of Rock Island, where he
still has the honor of being one of the
elders of the church.
Ill 70 oil Tho firnnn--TH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-12

The following sketch of b. H. Kim
ball, pioneer of Rock Island and for
mer mayor OF the city. who left here
four years ago TO make his home with
sisters in the east. appears in a Meth
uen IN. H. paper:
There are not many men now liy-
ing who can claim the distinction of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-12

Laving seen General Lafayette, and
the number of those who can say that
they have grasped the hand of that he
TO of revolutionary times is very linn
tied, indeed. Yet Benjamin Hall Kim
ball native of Pembroke. y. H.. and
a former mayor of Rock Island. H..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-12

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31

ABERDEEN, March ga successful
minstrel performance was given on Fri
day evening by the Aberdeen Fire Depart
ment This company Is well-known in
Hartford county and their songs and local
Jokes always win applause and provoke
good humor. Prof A. K. Baldwin
opened the entertainment with an over
ture from his orchestra of seven pieces;
Miss Lilly Arthur accompanying him on
the piano. The four end men were
Messrs. George w. Brock. p. T. Baker,
Thomas Riley and Charles Jacobs. The
interlocutor, was Mr.. George II. WINS.
The Incubator Ward in the second
part of the programme, with Mr.. WINS
as the doctor, Mr.. Brock as a nurse and
Master John Earring as a student, was
funny and we'll presented feature. The
three Baldwin brothers, acrobats aud
tumblers gave a most creditable perfor-
nance. which was followed by Mr..
Bakers exciting experience with rudely
constructed automobile with tallow
lights, and which, like the real thing,
broke down in the middle of its course
and had to be side tracked. Mr.. Paul
Krouse gave a skillful exhibition with
Indian clubs and ''Neighborly Quarrel
between Mr.. Riley and Mr.. WINS brought
| the performance to a finish.
The closing meeting of the Round
Table for this winter was held on Tues
day evening at Mr. c. w. Bakers resi-
dence. This time the programme was {
musical one instead of the usual order o
literary work. As Aberdeen's talent i!
already well-known it is needless to com
ment upon the merits of those taking
part in the exercises. Additional talen
on this occasion was rendered by Mis-
Mabel Garrison, soloist of Baltimore
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
From Webster and Vicinity.

WEBSTER, March 29.-Our blacksmith,
who was bitten by mad dog some two
months ago, has just returned from the
Philadelphia Pastuer Institute where be
was under treatment.
The turnpike Is in fine condition after
this hard winter but the road at Col.
Rodgers is a sight and disgrace too. The
route here is abandoned and we have
to take to the woods.
Some of our farmers planted their pota
toes last week and sowed cabbage seed
for early plants. There will be plenty oil
blowing this week.
Grass and wheat look fine-the snow
has done lots of good and westill have
some with US vet.
Gamers are busy hauling goods anC
helping to pack the roads.
Mr.. John Brinkman has sold two thous
and heads of cabbage in Havre de Grace
The purchasers claim they don't like then
but say mister bring in another load.
Mr.. w. H. Wright, who has been quite
sick for the last week. is able to be out
He was threatened with paralysis.
Plenty of fresh fish at Lapidum, TIT
first herring were caught at Rock Run
the river is high but none to hurt ant
| the ice mas ali JtSSeu OuI u lllS DaJ, Ou
large seine haulers are making ready TO
an carly fishing.
MIR. William Macklem has a beautiful
lake on his place, it borders on the publ
road and is near the home of Mr.. Job;
Worthington. Every evening the frog
hold concerts and the passers by ar
treated to enhancing music.
Next week the work on the turnpik
road below carlton will be resumed.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
SHIPPERS ON TRIAL.

On Monday the trial of John NJ. SIM
pers, charged with the murder Of Albert
Constable, was begun at Elkton. 1t will
be remembered that Mr.. Constable was
killed last fall while out walking. The
object of his assassin was evidently rob-
berry, as his watch and IS cents was
taken from him. Every effort was made
to fasten the deed on the guilty party,
and for timeit seemed as IF two negroes,
Holland and Hops, knew more about
the crime than they cared to tell. In
January, Holland was tried for the of
Tense and acquitted, Shortly after this,
Shippers, who is serving an eight-year
term in the penitentiary for horse steal
ing, where he was sent in December,
made a confession to Warden Weyler,
saying that lie had killed Mr.. Const able.
Through information gained from him,
the murdered mans watch was found in
a pawnshop in Philadelphia. Since that
time Shippers has undergone a change OF
mind, and now claims that he did not
commit the crime and that the confession
was obtained from him under duress.
On Tuesday, he made a sensational at
tempt to escape from the courtroom at
Elkton, but was frustrated in his efforts
Every point in the case is being thorough
ly contested by the lawyers on both
sides, and the court is holding night ses
sions so as to get through as soon al
possible.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31

and NJ, Richard p Me a tenor singer
formerly of Baltimore, now Aberdeen.
According to a previous announce
Inent, congregational meeting was hello
in Grove Presbyterian Church on Sunday
26thinstant. Two additional elders were
elected to serve with Mr.. James W. Nc,
Cav and Mir. John \. Mitchell who have
filled that Office for number of wears.
The newly elected elders are MIR. William
+. Morgan and Mr.. F. o. Mitchell. Mr..
George II. Mitchell was elected deacon
to serve with Mr.. Robert A. Mitchell.
improvements have been made to the
Presbyterian manse and Rev. Thomas T.
Brown is now occupying the property.
Miss Mabel Garrison. of Baltimore, is
a guest of Miss Edith Kimmell.
Miss Elizabeth Hiner, of East Airing
ton, is spending the week with Mrs
Morgan Mitchell.
Mr. Roy James, of Cook Academy, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
James.
Mrs. F. o. Mitchell, Of Perryman, made
a visit last week to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Bell, of Baltimore.
VIRGINIA
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
From allston.

FALLsTox, March 2S-Mrs. Elizabeth
Preston, who has been sick, is better.
Rev Oscar Smithson, of Illinois,
preached at Friendship NJ. f. Church
last Sunday in the absence of the Junior
Pastor, Rev. c. +. Bonn WHO'S away on
his wedding tour.
Miss Oletia Ostheim, who has been
visiting relatives in Bel Air has returned
home.
Mrs. Samuel Emge, who has been sick,
is able to be out again.
DR.. Edward STREET.. of Baltimore,
spent few days with his brother Mr..
W H Street,.
Mr.. w. Edgar Preston is in Philadel-
phia on business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Spalmer, OF
Baltimore, spent few days recently as
the the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D. P.
Hollingsworth.
A number of new hymnals have been
placed in the Fallston Presbyterian
Church.
Miss Mamie Benson, of Berlan, Balti-
more county, has been visiting her cousin
Mr. Herbert Benson.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wisner have had
as their guests Mrs. Matte Curtiss,
of Baltimore, and Mr.. William Silliphant,
of Boston.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
From The Rocks.

Rocks, March 2S.-The snow drifts
are about all gone and we can travel our
public roads once more.
Marshall Street,, youngest son OF Mr..
Polk Street,, who had his ankle badly
bruised and sprained at school some
weeks ago, is somewhat improved but
is not yet able to walk.
Mr. John D. Street, has returned home
from visit with his mother near Perry
Hall, Baltimore county. Mrs. STREET. is
still quite i'll.
Our farmers are beginning to make
some preparations for spring work.
Maryland Day exercises were observed
at La Grange school as follows: Sing
ing, Maryland My Maryland" address
by the the teacher, reading, "Handiwork
of Puritans," by Hannah STREET.; recita'
ton, Dear Native Land" Myrtle
STREET.; reading, THE Early Settlers, y
J. N. Murphy; singing, Star Spangled
Banner" recitation, The Settlement OF
Maryland" Cora Vickers; recitation
Maryland" Ruth STREET.; singing
America, the Pride of the World" by
Cora Vickers and Myrtle STREET.; recita
ton" Flag of Freedom" Mary Street,
reading, Act of federation" by George
Dell; singing, Columbia, the Gem of the
Ocean" Al REvOIR.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES IN MARCH.

Leo A. Kerr, %, Bel Air; Minnie f
Ely, o. Creswell; applicant, Charles Z
Kerr.
Arthur Potts, 81, Havre de Grace
Viola E. Strott, 10, Philadelphia.
Thomas J. Weaver, SO, Dublin; Marga
ret F. Lingan, 20, Vale; applicant, Mary
]. Lingan.
Hezekiah Bryant, -; Annie II. Heintz
10, Aberdeen; applicant, Septimus Davis
Wallace T. Myers. 81; Florence E
Heaps, 81, White Hall.
Frank Watkins, %, Delta; Belle Lee
10, Flintville; applicant, S. A. Whiteford
Curtis E. Slime. 25, Level; May Flow
ers, 20, Churchville.
Alonzo S. Ritz, "a, Forest Hill; Lettie
Flowers, IS. Darlington.
Robert L. McCleary, 81; Mamie L,
Auble, II, Bryansville.
William N. Chandlee, %; Emma Mae
White, %, Darlington; applicant, Charles
H. Reed.
Charles F. Bonn, ga, Jarrettsville;
Oleita B. Bailey, "a, Churchville; appli.
cant, Harry D. Bailey.
Nicholas N. Ayres, 25, Shawsville; Julia
E. Turner, &c, Madonna; applicant, B.
Frank Ayres.
George William Hamley, 80; Ella Jane
Swartz, 81, Calvary; applicant, David
H. Hanson.
COLORED.
II. Walter Fisher and Laura Y. Dun
son.
Alfred Gidders and Emma Croxsen.
Solomon w. Williams and Elizabeth
Long.
Alexander Garrison and Frances ].
TAYLOR.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
pFA ES1A1e TRANSFERS TO MARCH rs

BENJAMIN S. Bayless and wife to Henry
Wright, parcel of land near Aberdeen
| 1,S0O.
Jarrettsville Building Association to
William A. Wilson, deed of release.
William A. Wilson to Henry Weiner
and Joseph Weiner, mill in Baltimore and
Hartford counties, 25 acres, $4,000.
John W. Barton and wife to Harry
Hughes, IS acres, fourth district, 81, 100.
D. c. Wharton Smith with Charles A.
Andrew, agreement.
Charles E. Hitchcock, executor, ct al.
to Adalina S. Mitchell, lot in Havre de
Grace, SIPS.
Walter T. Harvard and wife to Thomas
Lochary, Is acres near kalmia, 1888.
Thomas Lochary and wife to Joseph G.
Lochary, IS acres near Kalmia, $3.50.
c. Hays Thompson to Noble L. Mitch
ell, &C acres, fourth district, $40 etc.
Samuel w. Bradford ct al. to John B..
Hanna, lot in Bel Air, $1,000.
Harry S. Carver, trustee, to Charles A.
Thorn pson, lot in fourth district, $12O.
S. Archer Minnick to George D. Sadler,
lot in Darlington. 500 etc.
Charles T. Kelly and wife to John H.
Snodgrass, 100 acres, "Brice's Purchase
Corrected" $4,000.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
BRYANT Literary Society.

DARLINGTON, March 27.-The Bryant
Literary Society of Darlington Academy
met on Friday, march, II. The following
programme was well rendered: Singing,
Pm Going Home" by the school; quo
tations. fourth grade; instrumental solo,
Edith Selfe; recitation, Esther Smith;
duet, Birds of the Wilderness" Bessie
McNutt and Margaret Smith; spelling
match, Lucy Jones and Kirk Richey; cha
rades, Lucille Knight, Katharine Win
dolph and Ma1ory Whitelock; singing,
ooh Come, Come Away" school.
JULIET ScoTT, Cor. Secy.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31

HORNBARGER In loving remembrance,
of our dear little son. William Leroy Horn
barger. who departed this life one year ago
March %, 1904.
Call not back the dear departed.
Anchored safe where storms are DER,
On the border land we left him,
Soon to meet and part no more.
When we leave this world of changes,
When we leave this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one
In our Fathers mansions fair.
BY PAPA AND MAMMA.
Loved in lfe-in death remembered.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
Neiqhborhood Neavs.
From BOothby Hill.

BooTHBY HILL, March 2S.-Our county
roads are rapidly improving under the
suns warm rays and mild winds.
Miss Martha CLANCY spent portion
of this week in Baltimore.
Mr.. Richard Cain, of New Jersey, is the
guest of his brother, Mr.. Thomas Cain:
Mrs. Sarah Rote made a business trip
to Baltimore on Monday.
We are glad to note that the condition
MIR. lanes Smith is somewhat i'm
DrOyed
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
From The Mountain.

MOUNTAIN, March 2S.--The fine
weather of the past few days has i'm
proved our roads SO much that in some
places they are dusty. Farmers are very
much behind with their work and they
will have to hustle to catch up.
The funeral of Mr.. Henry Gordon, a
resident of Franklinville, took place at
Jerusalem Christian Church last Sunday.
Services were conducted by Rev. ]. R.
Gaff. The pail bearers William Hanna,
John Burrier, James Kyle, John Ernst,
Charles Ward and Flowers.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
From Kalmia.

KALMIA, March 27.-Our enterprisina
young manager, Mr.. William Carr, OF
the American Pottery Supply Company
has about completed the remodelIng OF
the Deer Creek plant. We hope that 1t
will be success, as this means prosper
ity for all.
Mr. John McCommons has been seri-
ously sick, but is somewhat improved.
The old store stand at Kalmia will be
remodeled and used as hall for the
neighborhood. This will enliven the
community. ToPsY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31

CASEY.-In loving remembrance of Vir
ginia Elizabeth, only daughter of Joseph L
and the late Grace Osborn Casey, who dice
February %, aged years and 10 days.
Little Virginia's Gone Home.
She dwelt so near her Heavenly home
No clarion call she needed;
Deaths angel only whispered Come"
And glad her spirit needed.
So like an angel was she here
This side the pcarly portals,
That we shall surely know her there
Among the bright immortals.
oh Father, help us loose our hold
Our yearning hearts affection,
And trust her on Thine upper fold
To thy dear loves protection.
By her GRANDMOTHER GoRRELL.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
BEL AIR NOTES,

Mr.. c. A. Fifer, General Passenger
Agent of the Maryland and Pennsyl-
vania railroad, and Mr.. Paul Guessford,
of the Freight Department, were welcome
callers at the .Egis office on Tuesday.
Mr.. ]. H. c. Watts, of Baltimore, was
in Bel Air on Monday.
Mr. William Pepper Constable, of Elk.
ton, has been a guest at "Shamrock."
Mrs ]. A. Hunter is the guest of hel
sister, Mrs. E. H. P. Harrison, in Mar
tinsburg, West Virginia.
Mrs. William J. Price, of Centreville
has been the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. NJ. STREET..
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
ORPHANS COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Malcolm v. Tyson has been appointed
administrator of Susan Osborn; bond
$1,000.
The appointment of George c. Morri.
son as executor of the late Hannah ].
Morrison was confirmed.
E. E. Martin and Livingston Martin
were appointed administrators of Lloyd
r. Martin; bond 81, 500.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31

MIcuAELsvILLE, March 27.-Mr vii
liam Ford, who was paralyzed last No
vember, is able to go about his farm in a
wheeled chair.
Mr. Arthur Ford, of Tones Institute
is home with his parents on few days
vacation.
Rev. L. NJ. Ferguson preached his
farewell sermon at Garrettson Nj. +.
Church last Sunday. The congregation
regret having to part with him.
There will be no preaching at Garrett,
son next Sunday, this being conference
week. GUESS WHO.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
Proposal For Building.

Mr.. W. L. Hanway. Forest Hill. Md, will
receive sealed proposals at his home until 2
O'Clock noon. April ;, 9O5; and then opened
for the construction, complete. of the Tower
for Christ Episcopal Church. Forest Hill, Md.
Copies of drawings and specifications may be
had after the Goth of March, 1908, at his
home by deposting two dollars, the same to
be refunded upon return of drawings aud
specifications.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. William T. Sawyer, of Emmorton
who has been seriously i'll, is improving
Mr. John c. Tucker, who has spent the
winter in Philadelphia, is again at his ole
home at Forest Hill
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
Death of Mr.. Benjamin Standiford.

MOUNTAIN March 29-Mr. benjamin.
Stamford, the Oldest citizen of this sec
ton, died on Saturday at the residence
Of his daughter, Mrs. Hudson Bateman
at wilma Mr.. Stamford had Just
passed his ninctieth birthday. He was
born on the 22nd day of March, 1915, at
the old homestead on Winters Run, near
the Philadelphia turnpike. He spent all
OF his long life at or near the place of his
birth, except two or three years while
serving an apprenticeship with a mill
wright. In this time he helped to build
the Belvedere bridge across Jones Falls,
in Baltimore, near the present entrance
to Greenmount Cemetery. After serving
out bis time he returned to his old home
and engaged in farming and running a
stage coach from Jerusalem to Baltimore
over the old Philadelphia turnpike. He
also had the contract for carrying the
mail from Jerusalem to Magnolia for
about II years. While engaged in stag
ing he became widely known, not only in
his own county, but In Baltimore city
and county, where he bad a host OF
friends, nearly all of whom he has out
lived. He had not been actively engaged
i'll any business for the past twelve years
and made his home with Mrs. Bateman.
He is survived by one brother, Mr.. John
Standiford, of Alexandria, Virginia; three
sons-Walter, of Wilma, w. Scott and
Philip L. Stamford, of Baltimore-and
four daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Bateman,
Mrs. Joseph G. Favour, Miss Sallie Stan
diford, of Baltimore, and Mrs. John H.
Dierker, of Havana, Illinois. His funeral
took place on Tuesday afternoon, the in.
termcnt being in the family lot at Jerusa-
lem Christian Church Cemetery. The
services were conducted by Rev. J. r.
Gait The pall-bearers were his grand
sons, George and Frank Stamford,
Thomas and Robert Bateman. John G.
Favour and w. Scott Stamford, Jr
Undertaken Charles E. Hornberger had
charge of the funeral arrangements.
c, E c.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
Government Appointments.

Secured by Civil Service Examination.
123. OG9 Examined in 1904. Held in every
State and Territory. Lists and Dates on APP.
plication. Special course in Stenography
and Tvpewriting. Preparation by Mail.
THE WASHINGTON CIVIL SERVICE COR.
RESPONnRNCE COLLEGE, 100 n. Y
Avenue. Washington, d. c.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
Tax Sales.

Under and in virtue of the provisions of the
laws of Maryland. applicable o the collection
of State and County Taxes in Hartford coun-
", the undersigned Treasurer of Hartford
county hereby gives notice that the respective
sums hereinafter mentioned due and ow-
ing for State and County taxes for the year
1904 with interest thereon and a proportional
costs of advertising fees and commissions
from the respective parcels OF land premises
and lots of ground hereinafter mentioned.
and that it the said taxes with interest and
costs as aforesaid. are not paid on before
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
FREDERICK II. GUNTHER.

Mr.. Frederick H. Gunther, aged 68
years, died at his home at Edgewood, on
Saturday. Hewas a native of Hanover,
Germany, and came to this country
when IS years old. He is survived by
five sons-Herman Gunther, CT RiChmond,
Virginia, John Gunther, Thomas Gunther,
Aaron Gunther and Frederick w. Gunther
and two daughters-Mrs. William H.
Written, of Baltimore county, and Mrs.
George Burch. His funeral took place on
Tuesday, the interment being in the
cemetery of the Joppa Lutheran Church.
Rev. c. E. Mechling officiated. The pail
bearers were his six nephews, Herman
w. Hanson, ]. Fred. Lantz, William
Gunther, Chris. Gunther, Frederick
Gunther and John Gunther. McComas
was the undertaken.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-03-31
Religious,
In Memoriam.

Preaching service at Mt. Tabor NJ. p.
Church on Sunday morning, April 2, at
1890 o'clock.