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the 'sdßbfc /%gis 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 automobile i„ 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 Barber I shop, Main street. —New Year's eve services will be held 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, 0 f St John’s Church will be held in Cdenarm Hall tomorrow (Saturday) night; fine music is engaged and a good time is promised to all attending. -The congregation of the Fi™t l-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 preach at 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 and Sunday School social of the First Presbyterian 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 case in court here on Wednesday and was ar, overnight gu<U, at Ingles.ae. the Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwin Web j -An attempt by a masked bandit to rob Sullivan’s store at Vanßlbber a few days ago was frustrated when instead of complying with a command to give up her cash Mrs. Sullivan es cu[ied through the back of the store and 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 will lie held in the Masonic Temple next Tuc**rtf night. January 2nd. '—During the seven days of Christ inas rush the Bd Air postoffice piemptly handled 574 parcel post sacks in 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 decorated with Ohrstma* greens, lula’s orchestra wuh happy in it* musical selections and those present wore In the jolly mood befitting the time and occasion. -In keeping with the charming custtyn of recent years member* of the Choral Club, assisted by some of their friends, sang Christinas carols through the streets of the town and in some suburban neighboureds on Christmas Kve. Music affoiW a golden opportu nity to express ‘good will to men”, and those hearing the beautiful songs that night were of neceasity filled with that spirit. —While moving his household ef forts from Bel Air Mr. F. C. Farr, who has taken over the management of Springfield Hospital farm, elated that 14 of their new Holstein heifers are milking 75 gallons daily. With splen did stock;, a model barn and efficient help, Mr. Farr has everything in his favor so that Harford friends are con. fidently expecting him to establish new rerorjjn. A cordial invitation has been extended all visitor* to the farm. —A witty story was sprung on Judge Rom who was elevator to U. S. Circuit Bench a few days ago. It appears that a gentleman who had been drawn on the federal grand jury was extremely ar.xious to be excused from duty. He therefore approached the judge and declared he was not competent to serve >*cause of being totally deaf in one • ar. Judge Rose replied, "Oh that's all light. You know the grand jury •nly hears one side of a case anyway.” BANKS DECLARE ANNUAL DIVI DENDS The Farmers 4 Merchants National Bask broke Ha record by declaring an extra dividend of 1% in addition to its regular annual dividend of 7%. A com. Tollable sum was also carried to the -orpins fund. At the clone of the most successful ix months in its history the Second National 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 Dorimy vs. Dorsey was taken but nrg conrffud od. Da motion of Mr. Noble L. Mitchell, trustee, the cane of trust under the will of William Sawyer was taken up for cr/istruction of the will and held sub curia. m Wednesday the trust agate under the will of August Knoiler was taken up on petition and objections to the auditor’s report. DIVORCE MILL GRINDING Divorce proceedings have been insti tuted by Anna M. Haines against her hufcbend Roland G, Haines. Attorney M. E. Tyding. who represents Mrs. Hninee alleges desertion. A divorce on statutory grounds is ssked 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 little pxtra seat added to their Christmas when they were called out about seven o’clock ol that day to answer an alarm coming from the Hisses Munnikhuy en’s home w the Edgewood road. Whke filling the gasoline tank of a Foni belonging to the Messrs. Cain and stored in the <vriage hows of the Hisses Munnikhuyren flames broke >;ot and threatened rerious damage, before the arrival of the fire company ■hose present bad backs* the burning ear out of the building am practically extinguished the flames. Uttle daro was done the building and the Eon) survived the catastrophe though ““"us a top and soots uphoUtarisg. PERSONAL MENTION Friends of Capt. R. E. Duvall will regret to learn that he is critically ill at the home of Mr. William Warner near Vale. Miss S<um E. Laird, of State Normal School ie spending the holidays with her parents at Ady. Miss Elizabeth Imboden has been the Christmas guest of her sister, Mrs. Harvey Moore Warner. Miss Ethel Campbell of DicUason Collage, Pa., is spending the holuays with her parents near Fallston. MARRIAGE LICENSES Richard S. Atchley, 21, Trenton Junction, N. J., and Florence Dragert, 20, Trenton. Thomas Calvin Robinson, 32, White Hall and Alice M. Richardson, 26, Washington, D. C. Halt Purnell Hanson, 19, Churchville and Anna Elizabeth Miller, 17, Havre de Grace. Roy Ernest Frazier. 38, State Line, Maas., Edith lanthe Rogers, 26, Aber deen. Achilla Savino, 33, Havre de Grace, Maud Majdanna Serpentine, 24, Havre de GraptfT 'TOC, MAKES DRIVING UANGER- Even those who have imbibed Christ, mas spirits too freely have hud a good alibi for landing in strange places the past few night* because of dense fogs. The famous London fogs have nothing on thaw which have hovered over this community and made motoring during the day or night dangerous. So thick have been the cloud*, machine lights only seemed to intensify the confusion so that not a few cars have been brought to an abrupt stop against buildings or other obstructions. The usual holiday travel from house to house has been greatly curtailed by the unfavorable weather. LAND TRANSFERS John J. Moulds and wife to M. Olivia Gilbert, lot in Aberdeen, $3400. John F. Airhart and wife to Louis Simone ami wife, 5 acres, 3rd district, 11000. Stevenson A. Wiliam, Tiustee et ul to Walter Everett, 22 acres, $lO. George C. HulshArt and wife to Leon Nabebin 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 Samuel C. 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, 8 acres, 3rd district, sl. W. Wylie Hopkins, executor et al to Elizabeth F, Hopkins, lot in Bel Air, $lO. FORTUNATE IN MISFORTUNE Wednesday morning as three young ladies from New York were driving southward on the Conowingo road at a point just north of Bynum Run the driver put on her brakes suddenly and the. slippery road did the rest. Spin ning around a time or two the Ford sedan finally took to the shoulder and upset against the bank. Mr. T. Frank Mac I happened to be nearby on the load and soon reached the belated tourists. In u very few minutes a number of cars had congregated and willing hands quickly extricated the ladfcs ami straightened up their car which was not seriously damaged. For. lunate in their apparent misfortune, the ladles themselves hud escaped with no serious injury, though of course somewhat frightened. After some mi. nor repairs to their car they continued on their way. UUVttirUN It AHi 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, received a severe jolt when his chauffeur be came confused in the fog and drove the automobile into a stone wall. So gieat was the jar Dr. Gorsuch was hurled to the floor of his machine ami lainfully stiffened up. His daughter, Miss Gertrude, wae crushed against the top and cut and bruised about the head. Despite the fact that the Doctor possesses a frame capable of housing a mighty big hurt his natural vigor and cheerful disposition promptly came to the rescue and he was soon on the mend A few more days no doubt will find him fit to meet a physical grind in the line of his profession which would tax the strength of men forty years his junior. BOND BMW OPENED On Wednesday the County Commis sioners opened the bide for the School Bonds; bidders were numerous and competition keen. The bonds were awarded to J. A. W. Iglehart 4 Co. of Baltimore at their figure of 101.621!! which represents a premium of $1621.. DO on the whole iamie. Other bidders were 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., Philadelphia 101.625; John W. Famous, Harford Courtly S4OOO series D, par; Mrs. L. J. Bay, Delta, S6OO aeries H, $501.26; Mrs. lizzie J. Bay, Delta SIOOO series H, SIOO9. Following the award the purchasers announced that about $75,000 of these bonds had already been privately sub scribed and probably no public offer ing of them would be marie. FRAZIER—ROGERS Miss BdWi lanthe Rogers, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin Rogers, of Aberdeen was married on Wednesday, 27th instant to Mr. Hoy Ernest Frazier. The cere mony took place at the home of the bride's parents and was performed by the Rev. William A. Brice, pastor of Grove Preebyterian Church in the riTSOTW* of only a few relative* and friends of the couple. The b u ** throughout wa decorated with Chriiit. nifts green. Wedding merchci; were rendered by Mrs. Harry Ivoe Rowe who performed the same uervioe ftt the marriage of the bride* parent*. The bride was attired in a gown of blue Canton Batin and carried bride roses. Her traveling drea and wrap were brown with a wild roee colored toque. A turkey dinner followed the cere mony and the bride and groom left from Havre de Grace at 6.19 for Phila delphia and later their home at State Line, Male. BASKET ball The coaching of Mr. Lester Scott, of St John’s College is making jtaelf felt with our basketball team as best shown by Saturday night’s score of Bel Air 2, Lithuania™ of Baltimore 20 The Lithuania™ are known as one of the strongest teams of the city, standing second in the Catholic league so Bel Air fans felt much gratified at the result of the game. Regular games wth strong city teams have bean schedules! for the remainder of tin* Nuon and much enjoyment is in store for local rooter*. Our own team though altogether an anmCeur organization, 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 and help the cause by your attendance and enthusiasm. BEL AIR NOTES Mr. Harry S. Ofcrver, Jr. tendered his young friends a delightful dance on Thursday night Mr. J. C. Numbers, of Wilmington, visited friends in Bel Air, on Chriat mas Day. Mr. Kinluch Yellott has been tlie guest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. John I. Yellott during the holidays. Mr. Lawrence Reed, of LQchfleld, Conn., is visiting at the home of his brother, Mr. Charles H. Reed. Mr. Robert R. Carman, of the law firm of Keech, Demming, Kemp and Carman spent part of Wednesday in Bel Air. Before moving to the city Mr. Carman lived at Taylor and has a wide circle of friends in the county. Mr. Shirley C. Morgan, formerly of Aberdeen, but now a Baltimore banker was 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 week in Bel Air. Mr. Alex McComas was the boat at an enjoyable dance given at the home of his parents on Tuesday night Mrs. William H. Harlan entertained a few friends at cards on Wednesday in honor of Miss .Sue IMnkerton. Miss A Men Mcormick will attend a dance given by friends fn Baltimore on Saturday evening. Miss Kitty McAllister, of Baltimore Is the guest o*f Miss Helen Evans. Mrs. Roas Cameron is visiting her stater, Mrs. Francis J. McGinnis in Philadelphia. Mrs. Horace Roarman entertained on Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss 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, of Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brooks, of Catonsville. spent Christ mas day with their aunt. Miss Julia Bateman. PROF. CHARLES T. WRIGHT PASSES AWAY An acute illneas of several days duration terminated early Thursday morning when Prof. Chattel Thomas Wright quietly passed away at his home In Bel Air. Mr. Wright was seventy two years or age and for the past seven years had been retired. His entire life effort had been in the field of educational work, in which choeen line he had occupied many positions of trust and Importance. Bom near Shawsville, Mr. Wright received his early education in the public schools of the county and at the old Bethel Academy. Following this pieliminary training he entered West ern Maryland College for which in ftlltution he always cherished a high iegard. Leaving college Mr. Wright taught at Stewart*town, Pa., then at Colemin of the same state, leaving the latter place lu assume charge of the preparatory school of Western Mary land College. His intimate connection with our own schools began a few years later when he became Principal of the Bel Air High School but shoitly he was again recalled to hi* alma mater to assume the chair of English and His tory. Again reluming to public school work Pmf. Wright, became Principal of the Havre de Grace High School remaining until appointed County Superintendent in 1903, which position he sucessfully filled until ill health forced his resignation in 1915. Since that time Mr. Wright when physidally able had given liberally of his time and efforts in matteie of community and county uplift and in leisure moments had derived much personal enjoyment among his books which he mu well loved. A clear think er ami natural scholar with retentive memory, he possessed unusual talent us a public entertainer and thiring a long period of years was frequently called 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 whom he ta survived, in adlition to four daughters: Mrs. Jiuhn L. Irwin, of Ab erdeen; Miss Almira Wright, County Nurse of Bel Air; Mi. Benton H. Gross, of Bel Air; ami Miss Carlolta Wright, of Baltimore. The funeral will take place from his late residence Saturday morning at 10.30 Interment to he made in Bethel Cemetery. OBITUARY RACHEL LEE McCOMAS Rachel Lee, the two year old dough, ter of Mr, and Mr*. l,ee McComan, of Upper Croa* Roade, (Bed at the home of 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* Interment in Baker Cemetery. JOHN CALVIN GILBERT Mr. John Calvin Gilbert, aged 73 years, died in Baltimore on Saturday, where he had moved after redding near Cooptown for many years. Be sides a widow he is survived by two daughters, Mordames William Burkins of Cooptown and John Famous, of Baltimore anil two sons Oscar and Reese. His funeral took place on Tuesday, inteiment being in Walter's Memorial Cemetery, Cooptown with Rev. Wm. Pierpolnt officiating. MRS. SUE F. GILBERT Mrs. Sue F. Gilbert, widow of H. Scott Gilbert, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. H. Bennett In Delta or. the 18th after a lingering Illness aged 79. She was the ibughter of the late William and Hannah Ashton, of Forest HIE, Harford County. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday In charge of Rev. E. I* Klrkley, further services wen- held at Rock 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 for some time though only seriouriy sick for about a week prior to her ilcath. In addition to a wide family connection three sons survive: Donald, John and Charles L. Dallam. The funeral took place from her late home on Wednes day morning, Rev. W. J. Page conduct. Ing the services. Interment was maile in Holy Cross cemetery. Messrs. William H. Day, John A. Streett, Thomas Gladden, James Rampley. Charles Greer and Harry Laniue acted as pallbearers. MRS. RACHEL E. SPENCER Mi's. Rachel E. Spencer, beloved wife of Philip O. Spencer was Uken suddenly ill while shaking hands with the pastor of flovans M. E, Church, on Christmas day and died half an hour later at the parsonage. She was a victim of high blood pressure. Mrs. Spencer waa a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Angelina V. Amoa and during a long residence in Upper Har. ford was known for her strong charac ter. Two children Rev. Emmet tc Spencer and Mrs. Heiaae Johnson, of Baltimore survive her. She also leaves three sisters Mesdamea Ella W. Spen cer, of Forest HIU; Ida Maynadier, of Havre de Grace, and Hattie Standi ford- of Baltimore. Funeral services were held from her late residence on Wednesday morning and interment was in Cooptown M. E. cemetery. GEORGE ALFRED MITCHELL Mr. George Alfred Mitchell died at his ’home in Aberdeen on Christmas night 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 agricultural pursuits St the family homestead near Aberdeen. Later he retired and mov. ed to Aberdaen. He it survived by n widow, who wss Mis. Effio Harkins, three daughters, Mrs. William N. Michael, and Misses Julia A. and Mildred Mitchell and a sister Mrs. Pria. ciUa Raymond, of Aberdeen and one brother, Mr. Riduud Mitchell, of Sante Ste. Marie, Mich. FunAml ser vices were held on Thursday at 10.30 A M. from his late residence. The Rev. William A. I*rice officiated with Rev. A. Lewis Hyde of Cardiff. The interment was in Spesutia cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Morgan Mitchell, G. Chapman Martin, Harry G. Hopkins, William D. Osborn, William H. Raw Houser, Sr. and Benjamin M. I>e\er. MRS, OTHO S. LEE ENTERTAINS RED CROSS WORKERS Pride in the achievements of the Chapter was felt by each of those at tending the Red Cross Conference at the residence of Mrs. Otho S. Lee, on Wednesday. Despite the fact that a heavy fog had settled which deter ml several from venturing on the slippery roads 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, Fannie Htrasbaugh, 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 of the Roll Call and thanked the dmlr men for their fidelity und tflieir zeal. He paid a special tribute to the 160 individual canva-ssers whose untiring efforts, whose ilevotlon to the cause and whose willing service had brought about the ultimate success of the RoM Call. The results allowed $3073.76 had been secuied of which $1845.00 remains in the Chapter for the support qf the Nursing Service and the Home Service and $1228.00 as sent to the National Society to he used In Disaster Relief and other works of the Groat Ameri can Red Cross. The fine spirit of the Brunches wan further evinced by each volunteering tq assume a definite |mta of the i,e main in# 1500.00 necessary to meet the Chapter’s costs, thin money to lie raised by benefits etc. during the year. M rs. Harry Cain told of the generous response to the request for canned fruits, and vegetables, Jellies and pro serves for the Havre die Grace Hospital anl i <ad a letter fiom Miw. Steiner of the Hospital Auxiliary thanking the Chapter for itc* most welcome and gen ous contributions which also included some gifts of money and garments Miss Kstella Everett told of the work done by the Junior Red Cross. Eighty ntockinkM hcride large quantities of nuts, candles, fruits and Jellies were sent to the disabled ex -eervice men In the Government hospital at I’erry Point, Eleven schools had responded and 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 the Havre do ('trace Hospital and by the Chapter to the Hospital at Edgewood. The absence of Mist* Wright was u source of much regret. The serious illness of her father awakened the sympathies of all and messages of so licitude for her were sent by the Chai>- ter. A luncheon was served by a bevy of pretty girls: Misses Ariel Close, Alden McCormick, Virginia Munnikhuyeen, Fenton Yellott, Nancy Webster, Cor nelia Archer and Margaret I/ce. Their lively cha'ler added # tone of festivity to the occasion which all present voted a most delightful one. 4IAUVOUU MITI,U CUI.UUIftATICM ITS KKiHTIETII ANNI VERSARY Secretary Calrnes (’resented With living Cup The eightieth anniversary of the Mutual Km* Insurance Company in llarfunl 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 banquet at the Country Club Inn, Officer*, dl. rector*, agents, employee* and invitee guests numberlnit in all about seventy five persons sad down to a feast of oysters on the half shell, turkey anil all the Rood thing* for which the Inn ha* become famous, and only paused when the host'* bountiful hospitality made it necessary to rail a halt. Then followed a series of after din ner speeches in which the orator* vied w ith one another in |ssing lawiquets ami recalling amusing incident* of the past. President Richard Dallam open ed the nildiesnes with a brief history of the company’s mganltation, Its ob ject, rally struggles, reorganisation and continued pnisperity and sternly gmwth during tin* past eighteen years - He culled attention to the fact that this Is Maryland’s first mutual company. The proceedings were then turned over to Hon. Thomas H. Roblnnon who assumed the difficult role of toastmas tor with the skill of one who ha* ha,l w ide experience and pnMsessea the na tural gift of keeping a gathering in a jolfy mood. He lasi particular stress ujsm tire company’s rule to pay just claims promptly without quibbling and said it was playing a mast important part in shaping the eminty'a husinea*. Judge Walter W. Preston with Id* ehararteristir poise, when railed upon to sketch Che live* of the company * originators, hi ought out many salient features as to their Uvea and recalled the part they played in the company’s history. Dr. J. K, H. fiorsuoh In hi* inimit able way told of his long connection with the company ami its standing among the pollry holders of Baltimore County. He also recalled the names of many of Chose In his own eounty ami Harford, who after playing a vital part in the Company's welfare liuve crossed the Great Divide. NeerUes* to say the Doctor’s artdies* was inter sparser I with pun* gems of wit. Presirkent Thomas, of the Montgwn. cry Company, recounted his pleasant relation* with the Harford and frankly tleelared if they ever got into deep wa ter this woulrl he Che first place they would turn for aid. He particularly stressed the increasing value of the Mutual Association which has led to the growth of le-insuranca. With a few highly eulogistic words toastmaster Robinson rfklled on Mr, W, Pempty Harlan a* a representative of the director* to pay a fitting tribute to Sec. and Trea*. Geo. R. Calmea, Mr. Harlan in no uncertain term* express es! the company's appreciation of hit long 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 been his great pleasure to conduct the com pany’s business over o long a period without ever having had any friction with it* officer* or employs**. A* chairman of the examining com mittee Mr. Wm. K. Robinson stated that he hail personally counted the Company’s securities and found every, thing in splendid shape. He was loud in his praise of the inMJtuton’s flnan cal strength and the wisdom of it* business policy. Mr. H. S, Carver recalled that he was the Company's first employee under Mr. Calmes, having spent several school vacation* acting as clerk. Throughout his talk he disclosed many amusing event* which occurred during that miyhood period, but unhesitating, ly declared the training he received under Mr. Calmes had proven of value throughout 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 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 the gieat Sea of Success in a staunch ship of honesty and careful business policy. 1923 TO BE HOG CHOLERA PRE VENTION YEAR Harford Farmers Asked To Support Campaign In a bulletin Just issued County Agent Derrick says: ‘ln these times when 'drives’ for var ious caime* are the fashion and our citizens are almost daily confronted with some additional appeal we are not likely to take kindly to any new acqui sition to the ranks of such campaigns. In contrast to the majority of such drives, however, the campaign to make 1923 a Hog Cholera Prevention Year is unique in that it does not have the raising of a certain sum of money as its goal and in fact contemplates no financial outlay on the part of thos< whom it ie designed to benefit; that is fanners and swine raisers of Mary land. In announcing the inauguration of this campaign ,Dr. I. K. Atherton, In spector in Charge of Hog Cholera Con. trql, Is appealing for the cooperation of 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 post year, swine misers of the county no doubt realize In view of heavy losses In previous years that it is much easier to provent the introduction of hog cholera than to limit Us spread once it has appeared. It Is stated that many pemons still retain the opinion that hog cholera is introduced into a community ami spreads in a very mysterious and unaccountable way and that the disease is difficult to combat for that reason. However, the work done in Maryland to date has afforded some very positive data regarding the intro, duction, harboring and spread of the infection. This data is incorporated In 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 by this practice. 2. The introduction of new hogs or the movement of swine without due care is frequently responsible for hog cholera outbreaks. 3. The failure to report outbreaks of sickness among swine to the proper authorities in order that an investiga tion may be made frequently result* In a serious spread of the disease. 4. The failure to promptly and properly dispose of carcasses of ani mals, especially swine that die of hog cholera is greatly responsible for the dissemination of the disease. 6. The failure of swine raisers to have their hogs protected by inocula tion with anti hog cholera serum when warning hue bean issued that a proba bility of exposure exists, results in many outbreaks which could be avoid ed. The solving of these problems is to he the object of this campaign and If farmers and swine raisers will rentier the proper uwdstunce there can be no doubt us to the result. Federal ami state authorities can lay plans for the eradication of this disease but the succesaful accomplish ment of thUi task rente with the indivkhw) farmer, |t is for him to determine whether hog cholera is to continue to take its annual toll. But, iw run be ooltiUwl jiut again, .It is not for him to make any financial outlay to carry out these plans. It would seem, therefore that this campaign Is destined to be u popular one. HARFORD GRANGE ELECTS At a regular meeting of the Harford Grange, held recently the following officers were elected. Worthy Master, Mr. Edwin Preston; Worthy Overseer, Mr. I>eon Anderson; Worthy lecturer Mrs. T. W. Scarff; Worthy Steward Mr. William Amoss; Worthy Assistant Steward Mr. Ernest Mmklox; Worthy Chaplain Miss M. Irene Amoss; Wor thy Treasurer Miss Hazel M. Amos; Worthy Lady Assistant Steward Miss Judith Preston; Worthy Gate Keeper Mr. Carroll Morgan; Worthy Secretary Miss B. Irene Amos; Worthy Oroe Miss Helen Chenworth; Worthy Flora Miss Lida E. Johnson; Worthy Pomona Mbs Mary McComa*. The Grange has passed the following resolutions in regard to the lcath of the lab' Caleb J. Moore: “Resolved, That we, the member* of Harford Grange No. 320 while we bow to the Will of Him 'Who doeth all things well’, hereby express our sor row at the loss of Brother C. J. Moore, and pray that his removal from our midst, may le sanctified to the good of us all. Resolved, Further, that we do here by express our earnest ami sincere sympathy to his friends, who in the severance of a nearer tie than ours, are called upon to mourn the logs of him who has gone before. Resolved, That these /esolutions be entered upon the regular minutes of our order, and a copy sent to each of our county papers. Signed. HELEN CHENWORTH. LIDA E. JOHNSON, B. IRENE AMOS. The next meeting of the order will be held on Friday, January 12 at which the Installation of the officers will take place. Neighborhood News Scsrhoro Doing* Scarhoro, Der, 26—Miss Cecilia Jones has relumed from a visit to her sister in Baltimore., Word ban lieeu received here that Mrs. Mary E. Griffith is suffering with pi.i flnionia at the home of her niece Mrs. lewis F. Scarborough, In George, town, Del. Mr. Icsllr* Carr has moved to the home of his brother, Mr. Elmer Carr near Darlington. Among those visiting home during the ChrieUnaa holidays were Pauline and Vernon Scarborough, with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scarborough; Icelene Thompson and Marietta Scarborough with Mr. J. Emory Thompson, Esther Hcnrk with Mr. and Mr*. E. W. Henck, Oscar S. Moulton with Mr, and Mrs. C. A, Moulton; Agnes Hessler with Mr. anil Mr*. Asaph E. Scarborough; Mr, and Mr*. Jesse Bull and Charles E. Johnson with Mr. and Mm. Theodore Coleman; Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, of Baltimore with Mr. and Mr*. H. B. Sleek, Mlssea Victories and Katherine Scarborough with Mrs. Emelle Stubbs, and Mrs, Wm. H. Scarborough with he*- uncle Mr. Herbert Bailey. Mr. and Mr*. C. E. Smith and Mr*. 8. R. Moore, spent Christmas eve with Mr. Smith's brother, Mr. Leonard Smith, of Glen Rock, Pa. and Mr. C. E. .Smith sang with the carol singer* there at midnight. Jarrrfurdl* News Jarrcttavillc, Dec. 27—Mr. and Mr*. Juliux linder and on and Mr. Frank lin Deeta of Waahlngton, D. C. and Mira Elizabeth Deeta, of Balto., Mini Anna Decta and Mr. Babka of Abing don, apent Chriatmaa with Mr, and Mr.. W. K. DeU. Miaa Emma Htract la .pending aome time with her aiater, Mra. Ella Carroll of Baltimore, who la quite ill. Mr. and Mra. William Alien and famHp and Mr. Euaaell Hayea apent Chriatinaa with Mr. and Mra. D. R. Hlld. ~ , ' jjf jUki*-^ - -* '-iSt : jp Firtt Prize Sample of Yellow Corn in Region Four at National Hay and Grain Show at Chicago. Grown and Shown by Garnett Radebaugh of Bynum, Maryland. This sample was also the only real contender with Indiana's winning sample of white corn for the Grand 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 and Kansas. # Mr. lan* Tipton, of Baltimore, is spending the' holidays with his mother Mrs. M. J. Tipton. Mr. B. Clinton HUd, of N. Dakota, is spending some time with his parents Mi. 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. Ron Spencer. Miss Katherine Ward, of St. Mary’s Seminary, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mi*. T. H, Ward. Miss Ida Hawkins, of Baltimore, s|*ent the weak end with Mrs. Isaac Slade. Mr. Elmer Mummu, of Fork, is spending some time with his cousin, Mr. Howard Waiters. Aberdeen New* Aberdeen, Dec* 27—The Christmas celebration In Grove Presbyterian Church on Christmas eve was charac terized whih a Biblical pageant and songs and appi'opriate exercises by the Sunday School. A collection of $20.50 was taken for the Near East sufferers. The otlier churches of the town held their celebrations during the week, with the usual programs and a cantata. Mis. Frank E. Baker will give a bridge party followed by a teg at hoi’ home or> Thursday afternoon, Mr. ami Mrs. Howard H. Mitchell had as their dinner guests on Xmas evening, Major and Mist. Campbell, of the Aberdeen Proving Ground*. Major and Mrs. Campbell entertain ed Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell the next evening with four other dinner gnosis ami 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 Miss Michael 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. Smith Michael. 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 Library Board will give a dance in the Ameni cun legion hull on Friday evening, Dec. 29 and the members of Victory chapter, order the Eastern Star will give a dance on the evening of January sth in this hall. Miss Elizabeth Roberts, of Baltimore and Lieut. Beverley H. Robert*. U. 8, M., spent Xmas with their parents at Short lane, Mrs. Annie C. Morgan and Miss Emma B. Morgan, of Baltimore spent Ch list mam with Misses Florence ami Dora Morgan. Forest Hill Dots Forest Hill, Dec. 27—Mr. and Mrs. Ross Barton, of Baltimore, spent Hun. day with Mr. Barton’s parents Mr. and Mrs. James Barton. Miss Helen Smithson spent part of the Chrtitnns holiday with her school mate Miss Mildred Tucker. Mrs. Richard Gross ie h pending the rest of the winter in Baltimore. Miss Lillian Norris roir aarislajvt Postmistress had the misfortune to step upon a nail upturned in a board and making a bad laceration. Mrs. Louisa Poole has been the Christmas guest of her son-in-law and fumily.. Mr. James Malian. Mr. ami Mrs. Percy Shipley, of B|. tlmore ami Miss Marie Kllroy, of Washington, I). C., were Christmas guests of Mrs. Rose Kllroy. Christmas was quietly spent In our i village. There were a number of fam. By dinners. Serious illnesses have smklened so many homes. Mrs. Emma Harkins whose illness was noted last week suffered a sud den serious relapse last Saturday and is still in n very precarious condition. Mr. A mew HarldfW, of Trenton, New ! Jersey. Is with hi* mother, Mrs. Emma Harkins as is also her daughters, Mrs, Wm. Silver ami Mrs. George Osborne of Havre de Grace. Mrs. Roy Enfield Is In Baltimore this week. Mrs, Elizabeth Du worm who is with her sister, Mrs, Belie Ely since her return from the hospital Is feeling more indisposed the |>ust few day*. Mrs. William Onion m not so well und is confined to her lied now we are sorry to note. Mrs. EHsha Pyle's condition khows improvement. Mr. Eugene Tucker also is Improv ing ami hod his Christrdas brightened by a present of fifty dollars in gold from the congregation of Cooptown and Centre M. B. churches. The members of Centre also pounded their minister Rev. Mr, Pierpofot with heaps of pounds of good things to eat last Tuesday night at the parsonage. The 1/uHes Home and Community Club will meet ut the Horne of Mrs. Edgar Wilson on Thursday afternoon, January the eighteenth. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Strickland, of Virginia are spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. 8, A. McCommons. Mrs. Regina Carroll, of Baltimore, is spending a fortnight with her sister Mrs, A, F. Mahan. Mrs. SaHle Tucker, and Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Rogers, and son Muster Kemp, were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs, Z. T. Parks. Mrs. William Everett is on the sick list with a severe cold. Rev. J. A. 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