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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Value of Confederate Monen.

am prompted to write to you by an inquiry concerning the value of confed- crate coins which appeared in the Cor ner. Upon reading the letter found it dealt with confederate notes instead. have been interested in confederate cur rency ever since the close of the war. when, while in Richmond. Va, during May, 1861, I purchased in store there S1000 in confederate money of all de- nominations I could find for SITS of United States money. The confederate government in 1864 issued notes of the denominations of 50 cents. $1. s2, $5. $10 $20. $50. s100 and $500 ali of which can now be bought for from 3 to 35 cents each. never saw or heard of any smaller than 50 cent notes having been issued by the confederacy itself. but private corpora tions, banks counties. states, insurance companies, railroads, etc, all through the seceding states issued notes and scrip ip unlimited quantities. These should not be confounded with the confederate gov- ernment issues. The money of the con- federacy issued in 1864, the last year of the war, on account of it's volume and the nearness of the close of hostilities, is the least in value of allof the issues
 'There are, however. three bills of the confederacy which today are really worth more than their face value, because of their rarity. These are the $6 Manouv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

touch with 8 shut-in who does hemstitch- ing. drawn work. or embroidery of mon ograms. I have old periodicals would be glad to send to any one willing to pay the postage on them. I would be glad also to write letters to invalids or shut ins. describing my mountain travels and camping expeditions. if they would care to hear them MRS. F.G.H..
 Again I have to say that the want is supplied and the crib quilt has been under taken by some one else. Is there not some one who wishes to take advantage of the other opportunities offered by Mrs. F. G. H. and receive the magazines or the letters of which she speaks? It C. .nds like an attractive chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
IN HOUSEK PIPING.

able, sometimes the other.
 Take it for granted that the horsekeep- CT who has asked advice prefers Il. 1e tier plan. In that case she coneNaaep her downstairs work before she dcAcks the bedrooms. The dishes are washed, the pots and pans cleansed and put away. the dish towels rtnsed out and hung to dry, the contents of the pantry. the refrisera- tor. and the bread box inspected. and what preparations are necessary started Tor the later meals of the day.
 Sometimes there Is soup stock to make or to boil over, Oh a rudding to mix or b.ead to work. Iii euties should be so planned that they will dovetaiI into one another and Shese processes each house. keeper must settle for herself, because of the differences of circumstances and of employment. What suits one might not answer for another. A general outline is all that St is possible to lay down posi- lively.
 In pursuance of sucn an outline the housekeeper does the downstairs clean ing, if she dweus in a house, brushes up and 6usts her living room, gives the halls and the stairs a touch, rearranges what may be out of the way, and then goes on to the bedrooms and bathroom. In the former the beds should have been airing ever since they were stripped and left by their occupants. The open windows should have freshened the beds and the chambers thoroughly
 The beds may then be made, the rooms dusted and put to rights, the bathroom cleaned and made tidy. This winds up the round of the work which must inevi- tably be done each day. The matter of cleaning at large, so to speak. demands separate attention.
 Tho old plan, followed by many good housekeepers, of having general sweep ing and scrubbing day, when certain rooms were turned inside out and made spotless, had something to recommend 1t, but it also possessed sundry draw backs. It made one day the burden bearer of cleanliness for the rest of the week and the consensus of opinion seems to be that 1t is better to spread out the cleaning. doing little each day, rather than permit the whole house to get dirty before there is one big bout of putting in order again.
 The woman who practices the new method will arrange to clean one part of her house every day and thus divide the load. More than this, she knows the merit of having the house kept clean as she goes along. A little work with 8 carpet sweeper and a dry mop every morning, careful attention to the daily dusting. the use or 8 damp cloth to re- move the first finger marks on the paint or on the windows will keep the estab- lishment looking neat and fresh from day to day.
 The housekeeper who has fairly early breakfast and goes about her regular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

house consists of a shack of 10x14. single board and covered outside with tar paper. Much of the building of it I did myself as l was able. If some one would be so good as to send me a couple of rugs of medium size to cover the floor it would help to make the place warm as well as cheerful. l would also like so much to have saddle and bridle and divided riding skirt. as I have the use of 8 horse from friend. but owning no saddle have to walk two miles to town and back, which is four miles the trip, when the mail or anything else Is needed. have been connected with mis- sion and rescue work for about fifteen years until my health broke down over two years ago. I came here to try what this climate would do to help rebuild my shattered nerves and general health.
 "H. s. P.''
 So much is asked for by this correspond ent in addition to the articles I have named that cannot. in justice to the needs of others, print them all. I hope she may find correspondents and part. at least of the items she requests. Please send stamp accompanying request for the address of her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Would Make a Quill.

see in your Corner that Mrs. G. F. l.. would like crazy quilt made and my mother. who is confined to the house and enjoys that kind of work. would like much to have the chance to do it. She has made three handsome quilts and the work on the one for Mrs. G. E. L. would give her something to do and keep her from wor- rying about the little everyday troubles that come to all of us. especially as we grow old. MRS. a. S"
 am sorry that the work of making the quilt had been given to some one else before the above letter reached me. Is there not some other Cornerite who wishes a quilt pieced by this home bound mother? will keep her address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

subject of dispute, or rather of doubt, at my table Also. how should cheese be eaten? MRS. A. S.''
 I am glad to have your indorsement of my talk. The second method you de- scribe-that of passing the plate from hand to hand-is better than reaching across the table, Cheese may be cut with the knife. conveyed by the fingers to the mouth, or laid in slivers on the bread or cracker to be eaten with it. It should not be speared upon the point of knife and this used to bring it to the mouth. Or if it is soft cheese. served with a salad, it may be eaten with the fork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

IF you will send me the address or bb Mrs. H. K, whose letter appeared
 recently, I will send her a number
 of interesting magazines and
 write her a letter that may brace her bit for her journey onward. Fifty four is not old; she has just become dis couraged and feels that way. l have in mind a woman of that age who has been handicapped with lameness and a great many drawbacks, yet she straightens her shoulders and forges right ahead earning a livelihood for herself and helping others near and dear to her. Owing to her deter mined will power she has overcome ob- stacle after obstacle and looks Al instead of 54. MRS. L. D.
 A number of years ago I saw the motto printed and hung in the hall of an insti- tuition for teaching speech to the deaf: Obstacles are things to be overcome" I have never forgotten the phrase. and it eprang to my mind as I read the above letter. Anything which encourages and strengthens the weary and downhearted is worth while. and am sure the letter Mrs. l.. D. will write to Mrs. H. K- whose address has been sent-will do much towards giving her brighter view of life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
4 Book of Long Ago.

Can you favor me with the address of a coin and stamp collector? have 3 number of old private property revenue stamps of the war of the rebellion and also old coins, etc. Is there any value to the book called The Seasons, printed in Boston, Mass, over hundred years ago? It has the old fashioned long in the printing. d. F. w. D,
 No stamp for reply came with this let ter of inquiry, and as we are not able to give addresses in the Corner am unable to respond to it on this page It would save both the writers and the editor much trouble if that stamp proviso were always complied with when an answer is expected which cannot appear in print.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
When Hostess Serpes.

Your talk on every day table manners is interesting to me. considering that I am bringing up family of six children. Ithink all the points on which you touched are or have been thoroughly impressed upon my children. but there is one point to which you make no reference and on which would like your opinion. When the hostess is serving and there Is no maid to assist, how Ehall the plates reach the guests? Shall the hostess pass the plates across the table to each individual or shall they be passed around the table. each guest receiving and passing until the plate reaches the guest for whom it is intended? This question has long been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

I thought possibly some one had an old violin that no one wanted any more and would be Elad to pass on to one who would appreciate it. have friend who says she would give the boy lessons if he had the violin and he certainly has talent for music and begs for violin.
 MRS. I. P.' I hope there may be some one who can help the child. At the same time. and with no desire to appear unsympathetic. cannot help feeling that other instruc- ton should be bestowed upon the child as well as teaching in music. A knowl- edge of reading and writing Is fully as lm- portant as the training of his musical talent. and I trust that the printing of this letter may lead to some one giving help in this line also. hold the writer s address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Amp Kind of Organ Music.

would like to ask if some one has old music to give away. have an organ. but only a few pieces of music. and would certainly appreciate any kind of organ music. l am paying for my organ on the installment plan and so feel must save every cent until 1t is paid for.
 IN. L." The litle girl who writes this letter is only 15 years old and think her courage in undertaking to get and pay for an organ deserves encouragement. I shall hope to receive requests for her address and offers of the music she wishes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Bees for q TioIin.

am a poor crippled woman with no help in the world for supporting myself and my little crippled son only as go out to work by the day. It takes every cent can earn to pay our rent and living. and then 1t Is a poor living sometimes. My little boy is years old and he is not strong enough to go to school. so that l-e has never been. He is anxious for a viol n. an express wagon. and tricycle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Alone on q Homestead.

"I am practically an invalid and am living all alone on homestead. with the hope that I shall be able to hold it down. so as to make home for myself. My
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Hid for Invalids.

"I would be delighted to piece the crib quilt in exchange for pieces. as offered by E. B. F. I would like also to get in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

Slowed tomatosa Caramel custard. Coffee. WEDNESDAY,. BREAKFAST. stewed dried peaches Boiled hominy and milk. m Toast
 Corree. 3i LUNCHEON. Hash from steak Baked sweet potatoes. Corn mullins. Crackers.
 Cheese.
 Tea DINNER. Cream Of tomato soup E1sftsverl. Baked liver. Dreamed turnips. Boiled rice with cheese. Battar pudding. Coffee.
 % # THURSDAY. BREAKFAsT. Oranges. Cereal. AIince of liver. Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. SausageR Waffies. Maple sirup.
 Tea DINNER. Macaroni soup. Fried chicken. Rice and cheese croquettes Ileftcverl Green peas. Orange pudding. Coffee. sA q FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Bananas. 1s.s Cereal. Creamed codfish. Toast.
 Corfes. LUNCHEON. Cheese fondue. Baked potatoes. Whole wheat biscuit. Marmalade.
 Tea. DINNER. Cream of pea soup rleftoverl Baked hIua6ah- Riced tomatoes. Stewed onions Baked Indian pudding. Coffee. SATURDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal. Bacon and fried apples. Toast.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Dreamed fish. Crowned potato loaves [feft overl. Mullins.
 Jam. Tea DINNER. Onion soup lleftoverl. Irish stew. hominy pudding. Boiled beets. Apple tarts. 0kGfee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Clam fritters. Cornbread. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Veal loaf. Toasted cornbread. Fried peppers. Canned pears. Macaroons. Tea. DINNER. Scotch broth. Roast duck. Apple sauce. Candied sweet potatoes. Corn pudding. Mince pie. Coffee. MONDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Fried eggs and bacon. Rolls. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Mince of veal, warmed up from yesterday. Baked potatoes. Crackers. Cheese. Jam.
 Tea 0rnrnyrp Cream of corn soup [leftoverl 6almi of duck. Baked macaroni. Lima beans. Sliced bananas and cream. Light cakes. Coffee. # 0 TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Baked apples. Cereal. Dropped eggs. Toast. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Barabecued ham. Warmed over macaroni. Quick mullins. Honey. Tea DINNER. Duck rack soup. Broiled steak. . French fried potatoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

I AM about to start housekeeping
 witL practically no knowledge ot
 the routine to be followed each . daNr Gi11ca nrn1N a rnnr.tin,, .,f mn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Help for Discouraged One.

F you will send me the address of Mrs. H. K, whose letter appeared recently, will send her number
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
PATmrINDERS VISIT HARTFORD.


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county WIN ne '"N'h "'' h"'"' S'"''
TOUR III "rner '''"' '"'y "'"S P'"''' ny
seeing "'her 'hr'''rS crops h"SS from
'"' western Sn"'' WIN =" =" ''''"S'''"
Sh"r' W''''' 'h"7' from '''' eastern Sh"r'
VIII go I" 'he west throughout lh'
tour, whIrh VIII Pr"h"hlS last Ten nays
throplc p'"pl" IN the community through
when lh'S ARE PhSsinG
Upon reaching beI AR tn" p"'hIlnd-
'rs h"su'y c"'''n meeting III inc
court mousse ana AFTER IN" PhfP"s" OF
'h' tour was eNl''"'h'h Mr. y ~ WI.
Ilhihs was temporarily called I" th'
CHAIR nnd IN" following organization
'H'c''"' 'hh''''h''' ~ u '"''I'hG'
''c'-' hh''f''"t' '"'. w. - Lee "e'r''
thry, Johh u. W"rthlngt"h. il, 'hhlr-
man entertainment committee, D.
fd"lh webster Chairman ! transport"
''"h '"n''hItt"'' II. ~ u II way
N"'h"rH committee M"Hdhm'S' J"h''
!. ie'l"''' =. =. Rouse ana u. J. N"n'
hhugh.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
4 HERO At REST.

Capt Hamilton Murrell. whose hero
ism in saving over 700 passengers from
the ship Danmark when she was about
to sink in mid ocean in lsS9. and whose
message And not soul was lost, -
soon girdled the earth and crowned him
with glory for the rest of his life. was
buried from his late home on Eutaw
Place, Baltimore, on Sunday. Connec,
tons from this community attended his
funeral
The rescue WAS unique A high sea
prevented the vessels from coming close
together 80, after casting his own cargo
overheard. the Captain erected huge
derrick on his vessel and by means of 1t
swung all hands from the one ship to
the other. An immense painting of the
scene adorns the whole Of the art gal
Iery connected with Kcrnan's Hotel in
Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
REEVE THOMPSON,

Miss Anita Mae Thompson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. | W. Thompson, and
Mr. Paul r. Reeve, son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. l., Reeve. both of near Bel
Air. were married at st. Margaret :
Chapel ON Wednesday evening, at
o'clock. by Rev j. A. Frederick. The
bride. who wore becoming travelling
suit of dark blue gaberdine with black
picture hat. and carried bride roses,
was attended by Mrs. Nellie Askew,
sister Of the groom, rs matron of honor.
MIR Earl Thompson, brother Of the
bride. was best man Only the mem
bers of the immediate families and II
few friends We're present. owing to a
recent death in the groom's family,
After the ceremony MIR. and Mrs.
Reeve went north on wedding trip,
and upon their return will reside near
Rel Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
MORE SIlkD.

A conference of experts under the
leadership Of the State Fish Commission
of Pennsylvania met recently at Holt
wood (McCnll's Ferry and formulated
n program for stocking the SusQue
hanna with shad. both abov" and below
the dam. which they assert positively
will restore its former supply Of this
delicious food The plan includes further
development and completion of the fish
way at the dam, Restocking the stream
with young shad. and securing the
co operation of Maryland authorities to
remove the distractions near the mouth
Of the Bay in virtue of which practically
none can run the gauntlet of net work
set to catch them while attempting tc
reach their spawning grounds.
During the season lately closed this
community has not seen shhd much
larger than n herring and for these
fabulous prices have been pnld.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
BEL AIR NOTES.

Mr.. Lyle Cri-sman. Of Getty 4burg,
spent last Thursday with his sister,
Miss Maude Crissmhn.
Miss Carolyn Harrison has returned
home after visiting relatives in Martin
burg. w Va.
Mrs. John t.. Irwin and little daughter,
Of Stanton, Va, Is spending some time
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. harIes
T. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Watts and Miss
Elsie Watts have opened their home IN
Bel kir for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs William Price and
daughter. Miss Juliet, Of Cent"rvilIc,
were the week end guests Of Mr.. j.
VI. Street,.
Mrs. W. Wylie Hopkins has beer
visiting in Baltimore.
Miss Margaret Hopkins. Of New
Market, has been the guest this weei
of Mrs j. S. Hopkins.
Miss Mary Monroe Harlan, who hai
been engaged in teaching at Green
wich, Conn, during the past year, il
spending the holiday with her parents
Judge and Mrs. William H. Harlan
Miss Priscilla Forwood has returned
home after visiting her sister, Mrs
George N. Mckenzie, in Baltimore.
Mr.. Edward HoIlingsworth, who ha
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Road Checks McComas Bros, drair
pipe and road supplies, Sli5 81; f.. r.
Touchton, road work, $2i5; John T.
Dalton. $lGO "a j. Milton Picker
$6i2U; Benjamin Dixon, Sl5 80
Nicholas Nelson. $333O; W. Wilson
Knight, 81 40; Hugh T.. Jones. S6l 30
Howard Jones, $40 30; Charles Morri,
son. $lGl e..
Miscellaneous orders G A. jackson.
$3.50; John l.. Garrison, 81 Is; j. o.
Scarborough. 81 50; Samuel Sutton.
81. 30; NJ. 5rookhnrt, 81 30; DIR. Charles
II. krietc, vaccine. etc. SG6 So; Dodge
CO.. disinfcctant, $97.4i; McComas
Bros. County Home supplies. S517i;
Same, jnnitor supplies, $23I; Same,
jnil supplies, $50 90; W. ". Preston.
appearance fee, SO; James J. Nrcher,
same. ST., McComas Bros. coal court
house. SOL rs; Biddison Bros. freight.
$G.7
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
Personal. MENTION.

Miss Beulah Nelson. of White Hall,
and Miss Corneia Cause. Of Towson.
are spending few days with the Misses
Barron, of Ilavrc de Grace.
Mrs. Boyd Bell and Miss Bell are
visiting friends in Cambridge.
Messrs. Harris A. and Thomas A.
Wilson, Of New Ynrk, spent the week
end with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry G.. Wilson. Of Abingdon.
Mrs. Johns Hopkins gave very en-
joyabIe garden party at her home neal
Darlington on Wednesday afternoon,
in honor of Mrs. Charles II. Reed
Miss Marguerite NJ. Walter. of l'aItI
more, has returned home after short
stay at Sharon with Miss Inez May
Scarf.
Miss lnez May Scarf IL now visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, W. 5. Scarf
Of Sharon.
Miss Elizabeth Walker. Of Dublin
has been visiting relatives near Taylor
for the past week.
Mr.. Joseph y. Pcery. Of Southwest
Virginia. il the guest Of his brother
Mr.. j. Is. Peery, of EmmOrton.
Mrs. H. J. Williams, of Darlington
il attending the meeting of the numna'
association and banquet of her Aim
Mater. Linden Hall, LItItz. Pa.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16

JARRETTSvu.LE, June II. Mrs. VIII
liam Burroughs and daughter, Miss
Lillian, are the guests Of the Misses
Pennington.
Mr.. Edwin Jarrett, Of Johns Hopkins
University, b. spending ms vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H..
Jarrett.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Schuster de
lIghtfully entertained the graduating
class of the JArrettsylIIe High school
at dinner on last Friday evening.
Mrs. john Lockwood and son John,
Of Washington, are spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Calrnes.
Misses Sara Smith, Louise Upton and
Margaret Phillips and Mr.. John Ward.
Of Western Maryland College are spend
ing the holidays with their parents.
Miss Mildred J faidley. Of ST. Elmo,
Tennessee, with her cousin, Miss Mar
garet Phillips
Mrs Howard Dennis has returned
home after spending few days witt
hcr parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Crue, oI
| White Hall.
Childrens Day Services will be heIc
at Calvary Church on this Sunday even
ing at 4 O'Clock
JarrettsyiIIe High School will hold III
thirteenth annual commencement Of
Friday evening, June 10th, in the x. o
=. Hail, Jarrettsyllle This IL the larg
eat class that has ever been GRADUATED
from the institution. The member
are Marie Almoney. Helen GALAXY
Anita Chenw0rth, Virginia Kurt
Fannie Schuster, Edward Ady, ArnoI
Ayre,s, John BAY. John Buecker
Howard Kinhart, Earl SchilIing, Leste
st. Clair and Jarrett Ward. Edwar
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
HARTFORD TEACHERS PROMOTED

Nothing ever pleases our peopi" more
than to learn of the success of those
who have gone out into the world from
our midst. 1t WAS therefore especially
agreeable when the announcement was
recently made that Miss Lena {. Van
BiDber had been elected by the State
Board of Education to fill the chair in
History at our Maryland State Normal
School
Miss Vanliibber gave up her position
in the Bel Air school one year ago and
took n professional course in Columbia
University during the past year, re
ceiying ~ n reward this prompt recog'
milton Of her merit.
Equally 1attering reports come OF
the success of her companion Miss
Carman, also formerly Of the Bel All
School, who went north at the SAINT
time. Miss Carman has not only beer
promoted and her salary Increased II
| recognition of her successful years
work as a commercial teacher, but sh'
has been assigned work in profession
al school in New York during a portion
of the summer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-06-16
LAND TRANSFERS 10 JUNE ia.

james Lee ct al. tod Frank Mitchell
z lots in Hnvrr de Grace, 81.
j. Frank Mitchell and wife to Joseph
Il. Cnrile and wife, 2 lots IN llhvre de
Grace, 5000,
s. A. Williams. Trustee to William
u. lIarrymAn, Is acres, Bird district. 50.
w. Worthngton Hopkins, Attorney.
to j Frank X,llcr. 81 ncres, 18th dis.
trict, $40
+. Lesley Hopper, Trustee. To Matte
T.. Evans, lot in IInvrr d" Grace. $40.
Harry s. Carver and Henry A.
Whitaker to Richard f. lIouIdin. ncrc,
Bird district, 5000
Henrietta c. Rouse ct al, to Ellie +.
Lee, 2 lots near Bel Air, Sl95.
Matte H. Evans to MHudc Il. smith.
G2 acres, 2nd district. $40.
Susie y. Martin ct al, to Clarence
W. and Henry K Martin. 10 acres,
2nd district, $40.