The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-08-11

knights who intend to enter the
tournament to be given for the benefit OF
st. Marv's Church. Clermont Mills, on
August %, are requested to send their
names and titles to Walter Street,,
Rocks, not later than August is, so that
the same can go on the programme.
Mr.. !. NJ. Griffith, of the Griffith and
Turner Company, whose handsome
country residence Is located near Fork
has thrcshed his wheat which Yielded
1924 bushels per acre. The variety has
been gradually developed by careful selec
ton of seed. and has become SO distinct
in nature that Mr.. Griffith has named it
in honor of his place, Chestnut Grove"
While calling on Mr. Griffith on Tuesday
when en- route to Camp Warfeld, the
Governor was So pleased with this wheat
that he gave an order for his fall seed
The extension in the near future OF
the Stewartstown branch of the Northern
Central railroad to Fawn Grove seems
to he assured. This will be distinctively
a farmers railroad as they will furnish
the bulk of the necessary capital and will
tap what is generally recognized as one
of the finest farming sections in the East.
The Stewartstown branch has contract
ed to operate the road at cost which
based on their own experience will be less
than ST. 900 per mile. The early sequel
to this road will be its further extension
+ Or 5 miles 10 the Maryland and Penn
sylvania Railroad at Pylesville, thus
giving a valuable outlet for our slate
and cheaper inlet for our coal.
The fiftieth anniversary of Deer Creek
Harmony Church was celebrated on Fri |
day. Interesting services and large con-
ferent meetings. Addresses were made |
by Rev. Robert +, Sterling, pastor of the
church, Rev Isaac NJ. Patterson, Rev |
Edn und w. Fitzsmmons, Rev. Thomas |
T. Irown, Rev. David Jauison, Rev.
Jonas d. Barclay, Rev. Dr. Calvin Dill |
Wilson and Rev. Samuel c. Wasson.
The musical programme included a num-
Der of fine selections. Mr.. A. p. Silver
read an interesting history of the church
that covered in 4 comprehensive manner,
the incidents connected with this historic
church since its foundations half century
ago.
Governor Warfeld and staff enjoyed
the hospitality of "Waverley," the home
of General and Mrs. Herman Stump. on
Wednesday afternoon. The hours were
from 2 to 2, but so delightfully."- was the
party entertained that the guests did not
leave until camp duties called them away.
Flags and Maryland colors decorated
the spacious lawn, and with the bevy of
ladies who assisted Mrs. Stump in receiv-
ing, made beautiful picture. The Gov
ernor's health was drank from a loving
cup presented the host and hostess by
General Stump'S fellow directors of the
Home for the Feeble Minded. Those
present were DR.. and Mrs. Sydney Street,,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Boyd Bell, Mrs w. b.
Coclley, Mrs. B. n. Stump, Mrs. c.
Ora nam Archer, Mrs. Hannah Archer,
Mrs. A. p. Close, Mrs. Harry d. Han
way, Mrs. John S. Parker, Mrs. Living
stone Bruen. Misses Anna NJ. Waters.
Lillian Street,. Cassie Lee, Mary Street,,
Car oline Hunter, Misses Neal, Gibson,
Mclean, Rush Williams The Governors
stat, included Generals Hamilton and
Black, Colonies Hill, Wickes, Gibson,
Lee, Baughman Others to
meet the party were Judge James d.
Waters, Thomas II. Robinson, William
s. Forwood aud Frank L. Gorrell.