The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-03-01

some of the companies because Mr.. Rey
nolds had not complied with the ''iro
safe clause" a new condition in insur
ance policies, Judge Sharp ruled tina
this clause was to be literally construct
in favor of the insured.
Miss Anna Amanda Smith, daughte
of Rev. William II. Smith, formerly 0
Churchville, but now of Reading, Penn
sylvania, and Mr.. John Franklin Guppy
of Philadelphia, were married in Cove
nant Methodist Episcopal Church, Read
ing, on Saturday of last week. The at
fair was an event of social interest in the
community, and the ceremony was wit
messed by many of the prominent resi-
dents of that city. 1t was perfLrmed by
the brides father. The bridesmaids in.
cluded Misses Nettie Baker and Anna
Osborn, of Aberdeen. and Bessie H.
Smith, sister of the bride Among the
list Of ushers was Mr. Harry D. Coale,
| formerly of Hartford county. The we'd
ding presents were both costly and beau
tiful. In the list of donors are the names
of many persons from Hartford.
The arbitrators for the purchase OF
the land wanted by the Sewerage Com
mission of Baltimore for the erection of a
disposal plant have agreed to award Mr..
George r. Willis, the owner, the sum of
100000. The report is signed by two
of the arbitrator. Messrs. S. A. Williams
and c. c. Homer. The third arbitrator
Mr.. Elisha II. Perkins, refused to sign
the report. The tract of land contains
+6S acres located on Back river. 1t is
absolutely necessary that this site be
chosen, as the sewage of Baltimore will
flow to it by gravity. There was much
conflicting testimony before the arbitra-
tors, witnesses placing the value of the
land at from 100000 to $250.OOO.
This property has been in the hands of
Mr.. Willis family for the past 100 years,
and portion of it is improved by num-
Der of buildings, all of which now become
the property of the city.
Miss Julia o. Devoe, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Frank Devoe and Mr.. M.
Marshall Stokes, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh NJ Stokes, were married at Holy
Cross Church, Rocks, on Thursday of
last week. The ceremony was performed
by Rev L. ]. Sothoron, pastor of the
church. The bride was gowned in white
chiffon and carried white carnations.
She was attended by her sister, Miss
Ethel F. Devoe, who wore white Persian
lawn over green and Miss Estelle Stokes,
who was gowned in the same material
over pink. Both bridesmaids carried pink
carnations. The ushers were Messrs.
Charles A. Devoe and William Clarence
Devoe, of Media, Pennsylvania. The
wedding marches and 20 Promise Me"
played during the ceremony were rendered
by Miss Bessie o. Mason, cousin of the
bride. The bridal party was entertained
at dinner at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Walter GLADDEN. After the ceremony
a reception was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Devoe and on Saturday
evening, similar affair was given at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Hugh NJ. Stokes.
The County Commissioners passed
the following minute at their meeting on
Monday: THE additional compensa
ton paid the assessor of new property
having been greatly beneficial to the
county and having resulted in about
million dollars being added to the tax
books of said county during a period of
about six years, the County Commits
sioners adhere to their opinion that they
are authorized by the general powers
conferred upon them by the laws of
Maryland to give such additional COM
pensation, which the said board is conf.
dent has yielded about ten times its cost,
even the first year not counting the pro-
fits from said assessment Tor subsequent
years. But the grand jury just adjourned,
having questioned the authority of the
County Commissioners to give such ad
ditional compensation, the board hereby
cancels any agreement or arrangement it
has with Mr.. Hays for such additional
compensation from this date, notwith-
standing in the opinion of the board the
cancellation of said contract is adverse
to the interests of the county, the board
desiring in no sense to exceed its power"
Mr.. and Mrs. James ]. Wilson. Of
Pylesville, gave supper on Wednesday
evening of last week in honor of the 23d
anniversary of their wedding. After
enjoying a sumptuous meal, the guests
were invited into the parlor where the
evening was spent in games, music and
pleasant conversation. Miss Helen
Scarborough charmingly recited "The
Minister'S Donation" and "The Deacon's
Daughter" The bride and groom of
twenty-three years were much surprised
to receive a good old time serenade.
They were called on to make their ap-
pearance and did so in very happy and
smiling manner. The guests included
Rev. S. L. Ervine, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. l. Wallace Heaps,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson, Jr.. Mr..
and Mrs. William Davis, Mr. and Mrs.
lanes w. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. John F. DeRan, Mr.
and Mrs. George H. Taylor, Mr.. Henry
Lanius, Miss Sallie Lanius, Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Day, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Wheeler, Miss Annie Davis, of Baltimore,
Mrs. Greene, of Towson. Misses Helen
Scarborough, Dora, jamie and Pauline
Wilson