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BEL AIR, MO- DECEMBER 29, 19X2

Local Affairs—Watchnight service* will be held

the Bel Air M. E. Church Suntfcy

night stmrtin* at 10 o’clock._Xhe “Y" will hoid a box social

in Weak Heights school house <* Sat-urday night, December 30th.

_ \fter the first of the year D.Kohl's bus which has been running to

Madonna will go no further than Graf,tun'- Shop.

—The Athletic Club of Fallston will

hold a dance in Shanahan’s Hall on

i Turly, December 30th. Music g.v-

--„ by Spruce Banks orchestra from 8

to 12.—Mr Joseph Cmmlish wilt conduct

services at the Falleton Presbyterian

Church next Sunday morning. Doc. 31

at 11 A. M. New Year’s music will

(*’ used.

—Mr. Writer Tucker, of Fore* HIU,

awarded an Overland automobilei„ the Baltimore American s eubscrip-

,i„„ contest and Mr. J. R. Ramsay of

Hocks S6O.Mr. George Watts, who was known

in Bel Air several yeans ago as one

, f the town’s most skilled barbers, has

started to work in the .Sanitary BarberI shop, Main street.

—New Year's eve services will beheld in Bethel Church Sunday evening

at BP. M. There will be singing of

Christmas carols and New Year hymns

with special music by the choir.

-A New Year’s dance for the henc-r, 0f St John’s Church will be held

in Cdenarm Hall tomorrow (Saturday)night; fine music is engaged and agood time is promised to all attending.

-The congregation of the Fi™tl-n-sbyterian Church of Bel Air, was

dclighted to learn that Dr. George W

Meade expects to return within the

next week or two to resume his pas-t, ral duties.

—The Rev. F. R. Bayley, Supt. of

East Baltimore District will preachat Magnolia M. E. Church Sunday, De.cember 31 at 3 o’clock. At the close

of the service he will preside at the

thiid (|uarterly conference.

Owing to the death of Prof. Chas.T Wright the Christian Endeavor andSunday School social of the FirstPresbyterian Chun*, which was sehed.

uled to take place this (Friday) even-;„g, has been indefinitely postponed.

Mr. A. S. Ashbridlge, a Philadel-phia attorney, related to several prom,

inent Harford families, argued a casein court here on Wednesday and wasar, overnight gu<U, at Ingles.ae. the

Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwin Web-

j -An attempt by a masked banditto rob Sullivan’s store at Vanßlbbera few days ago was frustrated when

instead of complying with a commandto give up her cash Mrs. Sullivan es-

cu[ied through the back of the storeand gave the alarm.

As advertised elsewhere the Har-ford Choral Club will repeat "The

Prince of Peace” in the Armory on

Sunday night, January 7th. The reg-

ular weekly rehearsal of the club willlie held in the Masonic Temple next

Tuc**rtf night. January 2nd.

'—During the seven days of Christ-inas rush the Bd Air postofficepiemptly handled 574 parcel post sacksin addition to 186 piece* too large to

sack. There were also 105 locked pou_rhea to say nothing of a moss of news-liupers. Early mailing dkl much to-wards hastening the service.

-The Christmas dance held in the,t‘*i‘rlv'i>r-

(hiory had been attractively decoratedwith Ohrstma* greens, lula’s orchestrawuh happy in it* musical selectionsand those present wore In the jollymood befitting the time and occasion.

-In keeping with the charmingcusttyn of recent years member* of theChoral Club, assisted by some of theirfriends, sang Christinas carols throughthe streets of the town and in somesuburban neighboureds on ChristmasKve. Music affoiW a golden opportu-nity to express ‘good will to men”, andthose hearing the beautiful songs thatnight were of neceasity filled with thatspirit.

—While moving his household ef-forts from Bel Air Mr. F. C. Farr, whohas taken over the management ofSpringfield Hospital farm, elated that14 of their new Holstein heifers are

milking 75 gallons daily. With splen-did stock;, a model barn and efficienthelp, Mr. Farr has everything in hisfavor so that Harford friends are con.fidently expecting him to establish new

rerorjjn. A cordial invitation has beenextended all visitor* to the farm.

—A witty story was sprung on JudgeRom who was elevator to U. S. CircuitBench a few days ago. It appears thata gentleman who had been drawn on

the federal grand jury was extremelyar.xious to be excused from duty. Hetherefore approached the judge anddeclared he was not competent to serve

>*cause of being totally deaf in one• ar. Judge Rose replied, "Oh that'sall light. You know the grand jury•nly hears one side of a case anyway.”

BANKS DECLARE ANNUAL DIVI-DENDS

The Farmers 4 Merchants NationalBask broke Ha record by declaring anextra dividend of 1% in addition to itsregular annual dividend of 7%. A com.

Tollable sum was also carried to the-orpins fund.

At the clone of the most successfulix months in its history the SecondNational Bank, of Bel Air on Wednes.lay declared its regular semi annual

dividend of 3% clear of taxes.

COURT NEWS

Saturday the equity case of Dorimyvs. Dorsey was taken but nrg conrffud-od.

Da motion of Mr. Noble L. Mitchell,trustee, the cane of trust under the willof William Sawyer was taken up forcr/istruction of the will and held subcuria. m

Wednesday the trust agate underthe will of August Knoiler was takenup on petition and objections to theauditor’s report.

DIVORCE MILL GRINDINGDivorce proceedings have been insti-

tuted by Anna M. Haines against herhufcbend Roland G, Haines. Attorney

M. E. Tyding. who represents Mrs.Hninee alleges desertion.

A divorce on statutory grounds isssked by Charles H. Heckman from>ls Wife Minnie A. Deckman. Mr. F.I Cobourn is eounael for Mr. Deek-onn.

Desertion is the foundation for a dl.¦ -ire suit instituted by attorney M.J' Tydings for Mrs. Lucy E. Morris

Against James W. Norris.

Fl|tE DEPARTMENT CALLED OUT

Bel Air’s fire fighters had a littlepxtra seat added to their Christmaswhen they were called out about seveno’clock ol that day to answer an alarmcoming from the Hisses Munnikhuy-en’s home w the Edgewood road.Whke filling the gasoline tank of aFoni belonging to the Messrs. Cainand stored in the <vriage hows of theHisses Munnikhuyren flames broke>;ot and threatened rerious damage,before the arrival of the fire company¦hose present bad backs* the burningear out of the building am practicallyextinguished the flames. Uttle daro-

was done the building and theEon) survived the catastrophe though““"us a top and soots uphoUtarisg.

PERSONAL MENTIONFriends of Capt. R. E. Duvall will

regret to learn that he is critically illat the home of Mr. William Warnernear Vale.

Miss S<um E. Laird, of State NormalSchool ie spending the holidays withher parents at Ady.

Miss Elizabeth Imboden has beenthe Christmas guest of her sister, Mrs.Harvey Moore Warner.

Miss Ethel Campbell of DicUasonCollage, Pa., is spending the holuayswith her parents near Fallston.

MARRIAGE LICENSESRichard S. Atchley, 21, Trenton

Junction, N. J., and Florence Dragert,20, Trenton.

Thomas Calvin Robinson, 32, WhiteHall and Alice M. Richardson, 26,Washington, D. C.

Halt Purnell Hanson, 19, Churchvilleand Anna Elizabeth Miller, 17, Havrede Grace.

Roy Ernest Frazier. 38, State Line,Maas., Edith lanthe Rogers, 26, Aber-deen.

Achilla Savino, 33, Havre de Grace,Maud Majdanna Serpentine, 24, Havrede GraptfT

'TOC, MAKES DRIVING UANGER-

Even those who have imbibed Christ,mas spirits too freely have hud a goodalibi for landing in strange places thepast few night* because of dense fogs.The famous London fogs have nothingon thaw which have hovered over thiscommunity and made motoring duringthe day or night dangerous. So thickhave been the cloud*, machine lightsonly seemed to intensify the confusionso that not a few cars have beenbrought to an abrupt stop againstbuildings or other obstructions.

The usual holiday travel from houseto house has been greatly curtailedby the unfavorable weather.

LAND TRANSFERS

John J. Moulds and wife to M. OliviaGilbert, lot in Aberdeen, $3400.

John F. Airhart and wife to LouisSimone ami wife, 5 acres, 3rd district,11000.

Stevenson A. Wiliam, Tiustee et ulto Walter Everett, 22 acres, $lO.

George C. HulshArt and wife to LeonNabebin et al, 110 acres, 4th district,S6OOO.

Augustus F. Durham to Freel E.McMillon, 20 acres, 4th district, $lO.

Lonnie E. Mick and wife to SamuelC. Bishop and wife, 67 acres. 6th dis-trict $lO.

George K. Tomkey to Harry Vantor,lot in Havre de Grace, $lO.

Ida J. Onion to William C. Onion, 8acres, 3rd district, sl.

W. Wylie Hopkins, executor et alto Elizabeth F, Hopkins, lot in BelAir, $lO.

FORTUNATE IN MISFORTUNE

Wednesday morning as three youngladies from New York were drivingsouthward on the Conowingo road ata point just north of Bynum Run thedriver put on her brakes suddenly andthe. slippery road did the rest. Spin-ning around a time or two the Fordsedan finally took to the shoulder andupset against the bank. Mr. T. FrankMac I happened to be nearby on

the load and soon reached the belatedtourists. In u very few minutes a

number of cars had congregated andwilling hands quickly extricated theladfcs ami straightened up their car

which was not seriously damaged. For.lunate in their apparent misfortune,

the ladles themselves hud escaped withno serious injury, though of coursesomewhat frightened. After some mi.nor repairs to their car they continuedon their way.

UUVttirUN ItAHi V Ukl.Tli'll

WHEN CAR WITH WALL

While returning from seeing a pa-tient about 2 o'clock Tuesday morning

Dr. J. F. H. Go much of Fork, receiveda severe jolt when his chauffeur be-came confused in the fog and drovethe automobile into a stone wall. Sogieat was the jar Dr. Gorsuch washurled to the floor of his machine amilainfully stiffened up. His daughter,

Miss Gertrude, wae crushed againstthe top and cut and bruised about thehead.

Despite the fact that the Doctorpossesses a frame capable of housinga mighty big hurt his natural vigorand cheerful disposition promptly came

to the rescue and he was soon on themend A few more days no doubtwill find him fit to meet a physicalgrind in the line of his professionwhich would tax the strength of menforty years his junior.

BOND BMW OPENED

On Wednesday the County Commis-sioners opened the bide for the SchoolBonds; bidders were numerous andcompetition keen. The bonds were

awarded to J. A. W. Iglehart 4 Co. ofBaltimore at their figure of 101.621!!which represents a premium of $1621..DO on the whole iamie. Other bidderswere as follows: Baker and Watts,

Baltimore 101.06; Frank B. Calin 4

Co.. New York 100.62; George H.Stickney 4 Co., Baltimore 101.1606;

Equitable Trust Co., Balto., 101.8142;

Mercantile Trust Co., Baltimore 101.18,

Graham, l*arsons 4 Co., Philadelphia101.625; John W. Famous, HarfordCourtly S4OOO series D, par; Mrs. L. J.Bay, Delta, S6OO aeries H, $501.26;Mrs. lizzie J. Bay, Delta SIOOO seriesH, SIOO9.

Following the award the purchasers

announced that about $75,000 of thesebonds had already been privately sub-scribed and probably no public offer-ing of them would be marie.

FRAZIER—ROGERSMiss BdWi lanthe Rogers, the only

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WilliamFranklin Rogers, of Aberdeen was

married on Wednesday, 27th instantto Mr. Hoy Ernest Frazier. The cere-mony took place at the home of thebride's parents and was performed by

the Rev. William A. Brice, pastor ofGrove Preebyterian Church in the

riTSOTW* of only a few relative* andfriends of the couple. The b u**

throughout wa decorated with Chriiit.nifts green. Wedding merchci; wererendered by Mrs. Harry Ivoe Rowewho performed the same uervioe ftt

the marriage of the bride* parent*.The bride was attired in a gown of

blue Canton Batin and carried brideroses. Her traveling drea and wrapwere brown with a wild roee coloredtoque.

A turkey dinner followed the cere-mony and the bride and groom leftfrom Havre de Grace at 6.19 for Phila-delphia and later their home at StateLine, Male.

BASKET ball

The coaching of Mr. Lester Scott, of

St John’s College is making jtaelf feltwith our basketball team as bestshown by Saturday night’s score of

Bel Air 2, Lithuania™ of Baltimore20 The Lithuania™ are known asone of the strongest teams of the city,

standing second in the Catholic league

so Bel Air fans felt much gratified atthe result of the game.

Regular games wth strong city teams

have bean schedules! for the remainderof tin* Nuon and much enjoyment is

in store for local rooter*. Our ownteam though altogether an anmCeurorganization, has both speed and nil)

and is Improving all the time.This week’s game will be played

tonight (Friday) Instead of on Satur-day night ™ haa recently been the

custom. The Baltimore V. M. C. A.team will be the viMtors and lovers of

the sport well know their reprtotion

as being real leaders. Come out andhelp the cause by your attendance and

enthusiasm.

BEL AIR NOTESMr. Harry S. Ofcrver, Jr. tendered

his young friends a delightful danceon Thursday night

Mr. J. C. Numbers, of Wilmington,visited friends in Bel Air, on Chriat-mas Day.

Mr. Kinluch Yellott has been tlieguest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs.John I. Yellott during the holidays.

Mr. Lawrence Reed, of LQchfleld,Conn., is visiting at the home of hisbrother, Mr. Charles H. Reed.

Mr. Robert R. Carman, of the lawfirm of Keech, Demming, Kemp andCarman spent part of Wednesday inBel Air. Before moving to the cityMr. Carman lived at Taylor and hasa wide circle of friends in the county.

Mr. Shirley C. Morgan, formerly ofAberdeen, but now a Baltimore bankerwas in Bel Air Wednesday in connec-tion with the opening of bidfc for coun-ty bonds.

Mr. Herbert S. Flowers, of Wil-mington. Del., spent pari of the weekin Bel Air.

Mr. Alex McComas was the boat atan enjoyable dance given at the homeof his parents on Tuesday night

Mrs. William H. Harlan entertaineda few friends at cards on Wednesdayin honor of Miss .Sue IMnkerton.

Miss A Men Mcormick will attend a

dance given by friends fn Baltimore onSaturday evening.

Miss Kitty McAllister, of BaltimoreIs the guest o*f Miss Helen Evans.

Mrs. Roas Cameron is visiting herstater, Mrs. Francis J. McGinnis inPhiladelphia.

Mrs. Horace Roarman entertainedon Thursday afternoon in honor ofMiss lavinia Bradford.

Min) Maude Burgess, of Govans,spent Christmas with her patents Mr.and Mrs. John Burgess of Bel Air.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Taylor, ofBaltimore and Mr. and Mrs. DanielBrooks, of Catonsville. spent Christ-mas day with their aunt. Miss JuliaBateman.

PROF. CHARLES T. WRIGHTPASSES AWAY

An acute illneas of several daysduration terminated early Thursdaymorning when Prof. Chattel ThomasWright quietly passed away at hishome In Bel Air. Mr. Wright wasseventy two years or age and for thepast seven years had been retired. Hisentire life effort had been in the fieldof educational work, in which choeenline he had occupied many positionsof trust and Importance.

Bom near Shawsville, Mr. Wrightreceived his early education in thepublic schools of the county and at theold Bethel Academy. Following thispieliminary training he entered West-ern Maryland College for which in-ftlltution he always cherished a highiegard. Leaving college Mr. Wrighttaught at Stewart*town, Pa., then atColemin of the same state, leaving thelatter place lu assume charge of thepreparatory school of Western Mary-land College.

His intimate connection with ourown schools began a few years laterwhen he became Principal of the BelAir High School but shoitly he wasagain recalled to hi* alma mater to

assume the chair of English and History. Again reluming to public schoolwork Pmf. Wright, became Principalof the Havre de Grace High Schoolremaining until appointed CountySuperintendent in 1903, which positionhe sucessfully filled until ill healthforced his resignation in 1915.

Since that time Mr. Wright whenphysidally able had given liberallyof his time and efforts in matteie ofcommunity and county uplift and inleisure moments had derived muchpersonal enjoyment among his bookswhich he mu well loved. A clear think-er ami natural scholar with retentivememory, he possessed unusual talentus a public entertainer and thiring along period of years was frequentlycalled on in this capacity. Mr. Wright

a umrAtvnit tmMiltwr uf thw ”

byterfan church and active In the af -

fairs of that denomination.In 1879 Mr. Wright married Miss

Hannah Elizabeth Jackson by whomhe ta survived, in adlition to fourdaughters: Mrs. Jiuhn L. Irwin, of Ab-erdeen; Miss Almira Wright, County

Nurse of Bel Air; Mi. Benton H.Gross, of Bel Air; ami Miss CarloltaWright, of Baltimore.

The funeral will take place from hislate residence Saturday morning at

10.30 Interment to he made in BethelCemetery.

OBITUARY

RACHEL LEE McCOMASRachel Lee, the two year old dough,

ter of Mr, and Mr*. l,ee McComan, ofUpper Croa* Roade, (Bed at the homeof her parent* early Wednenday mom.in*. Her funeral will take place to-day (Friday) at one o’clock, service*heinx held at the home, wit*Intermentin Baker Cemetery.

JOHN CALVIN GILBERT

Mr. John Calvin Gilbert, aged 73years, died in Baltimore on Saturday,

where he had moved after redding

near Cooptown for many years. Be-sides a widow he is survived by twodaughters, Mordames William Burkinsof Cooptown and John Famous, ofBaltimore anil two sons Oscar andReese. His funeral took place onTuesday, inteiment being in Walter'sMemorial Cemetery, Cooptown withRev. Wm. Pierpolnt officiating.

MRS. SUE F. GILBERTMrs. Sue F. Gilbert, widow of H.

Scott Gilbert, died at the home of herdaughter, Mrs. D. H. Bennett In Deltaor. the 18th after a lingering Illnessaged 79. She was the ibughter of thelate William and Hannah Ashton, ofForest HIE, Harford County. Funeralservices were held at the home onWednesday In charge of Rev. E. I*Klrkley, further services wen- held atRock Spring Church, Harford County

by Rev. Mr. I’age.

MRS. ISABELLE R. DALLAM

Mrs. Isabelle Roberts Dallam, wid-

ow of the late Charles L. Dallam, died

at her home in Carißff on Monday,Mrs. Dallam had been in ill health forsome time though only seriouriy sickfor about a week prior to her ilcath.In addition to a wide family connectionthree sons survive: Donald, John andCharles L. Dallam. The funeral tookplace from her late home on Wednes-day morning, Rev. W. J. Page conduct.Ing the services. Interment was mailein Holy Cross cemetery. Messrs.William H. Day, John A. Streett,

Thomas Gladden, James Rampley.

Charles Greer and Harry Laniue actedas pallbearers.

MRS. RACHEL E. SPENCER

Mi's. Rachel E. Spencer, belovedwife of Philip O. Spencer was Ukensuddenly ill while shaking hands withthe pastor of flovans M. E, Church, on

Christmas day and died half an hourlater at the parsonage. She was a

victim of high blood pressure. Mrs.Spencer waa a daughter of the lateThomas A. and Angelina V. Amoa andduring a long residence in Upper Har.ford was known for her strong charac-ter. Two children Rev. Emmet tc

Spencer and Mrs. Heiaae Johnson, ofBaltimore survive her. She also leavesthree sisters Mesdamea Ella W. Spen-cer, of Forest HIU; Ida Maynadier, ofHavre de Grace, and Hattie Standi-ford- of Baltimore. Funeral serviceswere held from her late residence onWednesday morning and intermentwas in Cooptown M. E. cemetery.

GEORGE ALFRED MITCHELLMr. George Alfred Mitchell died at

his ’home in Aberdeen on Christmasnight after a prolonged illness. Mr.Mitchell was a son of the late I’aca

and Amanda Mitchell and had spent

almost an of hi# life in agriculturalpursuits St the family homestead nearAberdeen. Later he retired and mov.ed to Aberdaen. He it survived by nwidow, who wss Mis. Effio Harkins,three daughters, Mrs. William N.

Michael, and Misses Julia A. andMildred Mitchell and a sister Mrs. Pria.ciUa Raymond, of Aberdeen and onebrother, Mr. Riduud Mitchell, ofSante Ste. Marie, Mich. FunAml ser-vices were held on Thursday at 10.30A M. from his late residence. TheRev. William A. I*rice officiated withRev. A. Lewis Hyde of Cardiff. Theinterment was in Spesutia cemetery.The pallbearers were Messrs. MorganMitchell, G. Chapman Martin, Harry G.Hopkins, William D. Osborn, WilliamH. Raw Houser, Sr. and Benjamin M.I>e\er.

MRS, OTHO S. LEE ENTERTAINSRED CROSS WORKERS

Pride in the achievements of theChapter was felt by each of those at-tending the Red Cross Conference atthe residence of Mrs. Otho S. Lee, onWednesday. Despite the fact that aheavy fog had settled which deter mlseveral from venturing on the slipperyroads the following officers and chair-men were present:

Mr. W. W. Finney, Dr. John I. Yel-lott, Mr. H. S. O’Neill, Rev. Wm L.Glenn, Mesdames Bertram Stump, C.Edwin Tucker, Thom— Brown, B. J.Williams, J. Ford Dorrance, FannieHtrasbaugh, Miss Matilda IVice, Mrs.Hurry Gain, Miss Estella Everett, Mrs,T. Roy Brookes, MeAlames Wm. H.Cronin, C. C. Rouse, Beatty Harlan,John S. Webster, Alexis Shrlver, J. H.Mahoney. Edgar Cairnos, James W.Davis, diehard Rees, J. T. Gailey,Hannah Hopkins, Mr. Wilbur Huff,Mrs. C. H. C. Clark, Mrs. John J.Bradshaw.

Dr. Yeilofe reviewed the results ofthe Roll Call and thanked the dmlr-men for their fidelity und tflieir zeal.He paid a special tribute to the 160individual canva-ssers whose untiringefforts, whose ilevotlon to the causeand whose willingservice had broughtabout the ultimate success of the RoMCall.

The results allowed $3073.76 hadbeen secuied of which $1845.00 remainsin the Chapter for the support qf theNursing Service and the Home Serviceand $1228.00 as sent to the NationalSociety to he used In Disaster Reliefand other works of the Groat Ameri-can Red Cross.

The fine spirit of the Brunches wanfurther evinced by each volunteeringtq assume a definite |mta of the i,e-

main in# 1500.00 necessary to meetthe Chapter’s costs, thin money to lieraised by benefits etc. during the year.

Mrs. Harry Cain told of the generousresponse to the request for cannedfruits, and vegetables, Jellies and pro-serves for the Havre die Grace Hospitalanl i <ad a letter fiom Miw. Steiner ofthe Hospital Auxiliary thanking theChapter for itc* most welcome and gen-ous contributions which also includedsome gifts of money and garmentsMiss Kstella Everett told of the workdone by the Junior Red Cross. EightyntockinkM hcride large quantities ofnuts, candles, fruits and Jellies weresent to the disabled ex -eervice men Inthe Government hospital at I’erryPoint, Eleven schools had respondedand the interest qf the children in pre-paring this treat was one of the pleas-antest features of the holiday season.A contrhution of jellle, choice fruits,etc. was aleo sent by the Juniors to theHavre do ('trace Hospital and by theChapter to the Hospital at Edgewood.

The absence of Mist* Wright was usource of much regret. The seriousillness of her father awakened thesympathies of all and messages of so-licitude for her were sent by the Chai>-ter.

A luncheon was served by a bevy ofpretty girls: Misses Ariel Close, AldenMcCormick, Virginia Munnikhuyeen,Fenton Yellott, Nancy Webster, Cor-nelia Archer and Margaret I/ce. Theirlivelycha'ler added # tone of festivityto the occasion which all present voteda most delightful one.

4IAUVOUU MITI,U CUI.UUIftATICMITS KKiHTIETII ANNI-

VERSARY

Secretary Calrnes (’resented Withliving Cup

The eightieth anniversary of theMutual Km* Insurance Company inllarfunl County anil the fortieth anni-versary of Mr, George R. Cuirues’ ten -

ure as it* secretary wen* fittingly rel.i healed on Wednimiay by a banquetat the Country Club Inn, Officer*, dl.rector*, agents, employee* and inviteeguests numberlnit in all about seventyfive persons sad down to a feast ofoysters on the half shell, turkey anilall the Rood thing* for which the Innha* become famous, and only pausedwhen the host'* bountiful hospitalitymade it necessary to rail a halt.

Then followed a series of after din-ner speeches in which the orator* viedw ith one another in |ssing lawiquetsami recalling amusing incident* of thepast. President Richard Dallam open-ed the nildiesnes with a brief historyof the company’s mganltation, Its ob-ject, rally struggles, reorganisationand continued pnisperity and sternlygmwth during tin* past eighteen years -He culled attention to the fact that thisIs Maryland’s first mutual company.

The proceedings were then turnedover to Hon. Thomas H. Roblnnon whoassumed the difficult role of toastmas-tor with the skill of one who ha* ha,lw ide experience and pnMsessea the na-tural gift of keeping a gathering in ajolfy mood. He lasi particular stress

ujsm tire company’s rule to pay justclaims promptly without quibbling andsaid it was playing a mast importantpart in shaping the eminty'a husinea*.

Judge Walter W. Preston with Id*ehararteristir poise, when railed uponto sketch Che live* of the company *

originators, hi ought out many salientfeatures as to their Uvea and recalledthe part they played in the company’shistory.

Dr. J. K, H. fiorsuoh In hi* inimit-able way told of his long connectionwith the company ami its standing

among the pollry holders of BaltimoreCounty. He also recalled the namesof many of Chose In his own eounty

ami Harford, who after playing a vitalpart in the Company's welfare liuvecrossed the Great Divide. NeerUes* tosay the Doctor’s artdies* was intersparser I with pun* gems of wit.

Presirkent Thomas, of the Montgwn.cry Company, recounted his pleasantrelation* with the Harford and franklytleelared if they ever got into deep wa-ter this woulrl he Che first place theywould turn for aid. He particularlystressed the increasing value of theMutual Association which has led tothe growth of le-insuranca.

With a few highly eulogistic wordstoastmaster Robinson rfklled on Mr, W,

Pempty Harlan a* a representative ofthe director* to pay a fitting tribute toSec. and Trea*. Geo. R. Calmea, Mr.Harlan in no uncertain term* express-es! the company's appreciation of hitlong and faithful service and an a

slight token presented him wlthabeau-tiful silver loving cup fittingly Inscrih.ed, from the director* and employees.

Mr Caimc* replied with hia custo-mary modesty, aeying that it had beenhis great pleasure to conduct the com-pany’s business over o long a periodwithout ever having had any frictionwith it* officer* or employs**.

A* chairman of the examining com-mittee Mr. Wm. K. Robinson statedthat he hail personally counted theCompany’s securities and found every,thing in splendid shape. He was loudin his praise of the inMJtuton’s flnan-cal strength and the wisdom of it*business policy.

Mr. H. S, Carver recalled that he wasthe Company's first employee underMr. Calmes, having spent severalschool vacation* acting as clerk.Throughout his talk he disclosed manyamusing event* which occurred during

that miyhood period, but unhesitating,ly declared the training he receivedunder Mr. Calmes had proven ofvaluethroughout his life.

The proceedings ware brought to a

close by that clever entertainer, Mr.H ''lit Smock, of Baltimore County,who convulsed hie hearers with a bar-rage of humorous •elections rendered

Scsrhoro Doing*

Scarhoro, Der, 26—Miss Cecilia Joneshas relumed from a visit to her sisterin Baltimore.,

Word ban lieeu received here thatMrs. Mary E. Griffith is suffering withpi.iflnionia at the home of her nieceMrs. lewis F. Scarborough, In George,town, Del.

Mr. Icsllr* Carr has moved to thehome of his brother, Mr. Elmer Carrnear Darlington.

Among those visiting home duringthe ChrieUnaa holidays were Paulineand Vernon Scarborough, with Mr. andMrs. Fred Scarborough; IceleneThompson and Marietta Scarboroughwith Mr. J. Emory Thompson, EstherHcnrk with Mr. and Mr*. E. W. Henck,Oscar S. Moulton with Mr, and Mrs.C. A, Moulton; Agnes Hessler withMr. anil Mr*. Asaph E. Scarborough;Mr, and Mr*. Jesse Bull and Charles E.Johnson with Mr. and Mm. TheodoreColeman; Mr. and Mrs. John Martin,of Baltimore with Mr. and Mr*. H. B.Sleek, Mlssea Victories and KatherineScarborough with Mrs. Emelle Stubbs,and Mrs, Wm. H. Scarborough withhe*- uncle Mr. Herbert Bailey.

Mr. and Mr*. C. E. Smith and Mr*.8. R. Moore, spent Christmas eve withMr. Smith's brother, Mr. LeonardSmith, of Glen Rock, Pa. and Mr. C.E. .Smith sang with the carol singer*there at midnight.

Jarrrfurdl* NewsJarrcttavillc, Dec. 27—Mr. and Mr*.

Juliux linder and on and Mr. Frank-lin Deeta of Waahlngton, D. C. andMira Elizabeth Deeta, of Balto., MiniAnna Decta and Mr. Babka of Abing-

don, apent Chriatmaa with Mr, andMr.. W. K. DeU.

Miaa Emma Htract la .pending aometime with her aiater, Mra. Ella Carrollof Baltimore, who la quite ill.

Mr. and Mra. William Alien andfamHp and Mr. Euaaell Hayea apentChriatinaa with Mr. and Mra. D. R.Hlld.

with the skill of an expert.As the evening shadows lengthened

the gathering broke up, everyone be-ing thoroughly impressed that the Har-ford Mutual is aafely launched on thegieat Sea of Success in a staunchship of honesty and careful businesspolicy.

1923 TO BE HOG CHOLERA PRE-VENTION YEAR

Harford Farmers Asked To SupportCampaign

In a bulletin Just issued CountyAgent Derrick says:

‘ln these times when 'drives’ for var-ious caime* are the fashion and ourcitizens are almost daily confrontedwith some additional appeal we are notlikely to take kindly to any new acqui-sition to the ranks of such campaigns.

In contrast to the majority of suchdrives, however, the campaign to make1923 a Hog Cholera Prevention Year

is unique in that it does not have theraising of a certain sum of money asits goal and in fact contemplates nofinancial outlay on the part of thos<whom it ie designed to benefit; that isfanners and swine raisers of Mary-land.

In announcing the inauguration ofthis campaign ,Dr. I. K. Atherton, In-spector in Charge of Hog Cholera Con.trql, Is appealing for the cooperationof farmers and swine raisers of Har-ford County.

While this county has been fortu-nate in respect to the number of out-breaks of this disease during the postyear, swine misers of the county nodoubt realize In view of heavy lossesIn previous years that it is much easierto provent the introduction of hogcholera than to limit Us spread onceit has appeared.

It Is stated that many pemons stillretain the opinion that hog cholera isintroduced into a community amispreads in a very mysterious andunaccountable way and that thedisease is difficult to combat for thatreason. However, the work done inMaryland to date has afforded somevery positive data regarding the intro,duction, harboring and spread of theinfection. This data is incorporatedIn the point* enumerated below, prob.Icms which, if they could lie solved,

would go a long way toward eliminat-ing hog cholera from Maryland.

Problems In Eradication

1. A large percentage of the pri-mary original outbreaks of hog chol-era ran be traced to infection intro-duced sh rou gh feeding garbage, kit-chen scraps or swill to hogs. Approxl.mutely 80% of such outbreaks in Har.ford County this year weie caused bythis practice.

2. The introduction of new hogsor the movement of swine without duecare is frequently responsible for hogcholera outbreaks.

3. The failure to report outbreaksof sickness among swine to the properauthorities in order that an investiga-tion may be made frequently result*In a serious spread of the disease.

4. The failure to promptly andproperly dispose of carcasses of ani-mals, especially swine that die of hog

cholera is greatly responsible for thedissemination of the disease.

6. The failure of swine raisers tohave their hogs protected by inocula-tion with anti hog cholera serum whenwarning hue bean issued that a proba-bility of exposure exists, results inmany outbreaks which could be avoid-ed.

The solving of these problems is tohe the object of this campaign and Iffarmers and swine raisers will rentierthe proper uwdstunce there can be nodoubt us to the result.

Federal ami state authorities canlay plans for the eradication of thisdisease but the succesaful accomplish-ment of thUi task rente with theindivkhw) farmer, |t is for him todetermine whether hog cholera is tocontinue to take its annual toll. But,iw run be ooltiUwl jiutagain, .It is notfor him to make any financial outlayto carry out these plans. It wouldseem, therefore that this campaignIs destined to be u popular one.

HARFORD GRANGE ELECTSAt a regular meeting of the Harford

Grange, held recently the followingofficers were elected. Worthy Master,Mr. Edwin Preston; Worthy Overseer,Mr. I>eon Anderson; Worthy lecturerMrs. T. W. Scarff; Worthy StewardMr. William Amoss; Worthy AssistantSteward Mr. Ernest Mmklox; WorthyChaplain Miss M. Irene Amoss; Wor-thy Treasurer Miss Hazel M. Amos;Worthy Lady Assistant Steward MissJudith Preston; Worthy Gate KeeperMr. Carroll Morgan; Worthy SecretaryMiss B. Irene Amos; Worthy OroeMiss Helen Chenworth; Worthy FloraMiss Lida E. Johnson; Worthy PomonaMbs Mary McComa*.

The Grange has passed the following

resolutions in regard to the lcath ofthe lab' Caleb J. Moore:

“Resolved, That we, the member*of Harford Grange No. 320 while webow to the Will of Him 'Who doeth allthings well’, hereby express our sor-row at the loss of Brother C. J. Moore,and pray that his removal from ourmidst, may le sanctified to the goodof us all.

Resolved, Further, that we do here-by express our earnest ami sinceresympathy to his friends, who in theseverance of a nearer tie than ours,are called upon to mourn the logs ofhim who has gone before.

Resolved, That these /esolutions beentered upon the regular minutes ofour order, and a copy sent to each ofour county papers.

Signed.HELEN CHENWORTH.LIDA E. JOHNSON,B. IRENE AMOS.

The next meeting of the order willbe held on Friday, January 12 at

which the Installation of the officerswill take place.

Neighborhood News

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PRIZE-WINNING CORNFirtt Prize Sample of Yellow Corn in Region Four at National Hay and Grain Show at

Chicago. Grown and Shown by Garnett Radebaughof Bynum, Maryland.

This sample was also the only real contender with Indiana's winning sample of white corn for theGrand Sweepstakes of the United States. Mr. Radebaugh’a sample was given two of the judges’votes while the winning sample received the remaining three.

The Fourth Region, in which Harford competed, is composed of: Delaware. Maryland, Vir-ginia, West Virginia. Kentucky, Southern Ohio, Southern Indiana. Southern Illinois, Missouri andKansas. #

Mr. lan* Tipton, of Baltimore, isspending the' holidays with his motherMrs. M. J. Tipton.

Mr. B. Clinton HUd, of N. Dakota,is spending some time with his parentsMi. and Mrs. 1). H. HildL

Mm. Hunter and daughters of Bal-timore have returned homo after visit,mg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gross.

Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Pyle, of Philadel.phla, spent Xmas with Mrs. RonSpencer.

Miss Katherine Ward, of St. Mary’sSeminary, is spending the holidayswith her parents, Mr. and Mi*. T. H,Ward.

Miss Ida Hawkins, of Baltimore,s|*ent the weak end with Mrs. IsaacSlade.

Mr. Elmer Mummu, of Fork, isspending some time with his cousin,Mr. Howard Waiters.

Aberdeen New*Aberdeen, Dec* 27—The Christmas

celebration In Grove PresbyterianChurch on Christmas eve was charac-terized whih a Biblical pageant andsongs and appi'opriate exercises by theSunday School. A collection of $20.50was taken for the Near East sufferers.The otlier churches of the townheld their celebrations during theweek, with the usual programs and acantata.

Mis. Frank E. Baker will give abridge party followed by a teg at hoi’home or> Thursday afternoon,

Mr. ami Mrs. Howard H. Mitchellhad as their dinner guests on Xmasevening, Major and Mist. Campbell, ofthe Aberdeen Proving Ground*.

Major and Mrs. Campbell entertain-ed Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell the nextevening with four other dinner gnosisami invited more guests for three ta-bles of bridge in the evening.

Mrs. C. C. Pusey and Miss Ida Mich,ael left on Thursday for New York.Mrs. Pusey will vlell her nister, Mrs.J. M. Cateman of Albany and MissMichael will visit an uncle,. Mr. J. 11.Courtney, of Brooklyn.

Miss Helen Tatmon, of MUford, Del.und Miss Myrtle Weeks of Delta, Pu.are guests of Miss Annie Hopkins.

Miss Evalyn Park, of CHsque Isle,Maine, |s u guest of M,ra. J. SmithMichael.

Mr. und Mrs. John C. Potter,, of Bal.iimore were guests of Mr. und Mrs.Frank K. Baker over Chriofcmas.

Tim ludis* of the Abuideeo LibraryBoard will give a dance in the Ameni-cun legion hull on Friday evening,Dec. 29 and the members of Victorychapter, order the Eastern Starwill give a dance on the evening ofJanuary sth in this hall.

Miss Elizabeth Roberts, of Baltimoreand Lieut. Beverley H. Robert*. U. 8,M., spent Xmas with their parents atShort lane,

Mrs. Annie C. Morgan and MissEmma B. Morgan, of Baltimore spentCh list mam with Misses Florence amiDora Morgan.

Forest Hill Dots

Forest Hill, Dec. 27—Mr. and Mrs.Ross Barton, of Baltimore, spent Hun.day with Mr. Barton’s parents Mr. andMrs. James Barton.

Miss Helen Smithson spent part ofthe Chrtitnns holiday with her schoolmate Miss Mildred Tucker.

Mrs. Richard Gross ie h pending therest of the winter in Baltimore.

Miss Lillian Norris roir aarislajvt

Postmistress had the misfortune tostep upon a nail upturned in a boardand making a bad laceration.

Mrs. Louisa Poole has been theChristmas guest of her son-in-law andfumily.. Mr. James Malian.

Mr. ami Mrs. Percy Shipley, of B|.

tlmore ami Miss Marie Kllroy, ofWashington, I). C., were Christmasguests of Mrs. Rose Kllroy.

Christmas was quietly spent In our ivillage. There were a number of fam.By dinners. Serious illnesses havesmklened so many homes.

Mrs. Emma Harkins whose illnesswas noted last week suffered a sud-den serious relapse last Saturday andis still in n very precarious condition.

Mr. A mew HarldfW, of Trenton, New !Jersey. Is with hi* mother, Mrs. EmmaHarkins as is also her daughters, Mrs,Wm. Silver ami Mrs. George Osborneof Havre de Grace.

Mrs. Roy Enfield Is In Baltimore thisweek.

Mrs, Elizabeth Du worm who is withher sister, Mrs, Belie Ely since herreturn from the hospital Is feelingmore indisposed the |>ust few day*.

Mrs. William Onion m not so wellund is confined to her lied now we aresorry to note.

Mrs. EHsha Pyle's condition khowsimprovement.

Mr. Eugene Tucker also is Improv-ing ami hod his Christrdas brightenedby a present of fifty dollars in goldfrom the congregation of Cooptownand Centre M. B. churches.

The members of Centre also poundedtheir minister Rev. Mr, Pierpofot withheaps of pounds of good things to eatlast Tuesday night at the parsonage.

The 1/uHes Home and CommunityClub will meet ut the Horne of Mrs.Edgar Wilson on Thursday afternoon,January the eighteenth.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Strickland, ofVirginia are spending this week withMr. and Mrs. 8, A. McCommons.

Mrs. Regina Carroll, of Baltimore,is spending a fortnight with her sisterMrs, A, F. Mahan.

Mrs. SaHle Tucker, and Mr. andMrs. W. K. Rogers, and son MusterKemp, were Christmas guests of Mr.and Mrs, Z. T. Parks.

Mrs. William Everett is on the sicklist with a severe cold.

Rev. J. A. White of Ht, IgnatiusChurch presented on Christmas daycalemtars to each family and other re

membrwees to special workers andwas the recipient of several hugestockings piled full of good will andmaterial gifts.

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