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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
Brutal Murder in Hartford County.

One Of the most horrible and brutal muir
ders that has ever occurred in this State was
perpetraIed on Monday morning last in llar-
ford county, about five miles from Aberdeen
station and about lhiriy-two miles from Bal
timore, he victim being Miss Susan Taylor,
unmarried, of means and about forty years
of age. She was killed within few yards OF
her residence. in broad daylight, by II negro
man named Joshua Griffin, armed with club,
who knock ed her down after great resistance
on her part, and beat in her skull, after which
her body was thrown into a sheep pen, and
the house rnnsacked for plnnder. Griffin, the
murderer is about 25 years of age. After an
exciting pursuit Emu narrow escape from
lynching, he WAS arrested, charged with The
commission Of the deed, and lodged in the
comfy Jail ut Belair.
The murder is supposed 10 have occurred
between the hours of and 8 O'Clock in the
morning. Her body was discovered by ne
gro man named Wn. johnson. who was pass
ing near the house, and saw her lying in a
small sheep pen TO the right of the road Her
clothes were torn in shreds, and clotled with
alarm Joseph Taylor and the farmers whom
he had passed in distant field. When they
arrived the doors Of the house were found 10
be locked. A this juncture window in the
second story at the rear was raised and Joshua
Griffin was seen to leap TO the ground dis
lance of over twelve feet, aud run to the woods
pursued by the murdered woman's brother and
several farm hands. In the woods be was
lost sight Of but was afterward discovered
near the bay shore aud arrested.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
A Man Sawed to Pieces.

A horrible accident occurred in the Navy
Yard at 2;30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, by
which MIR. Edward P. Spler aged thirty
five years, and native of Bordentown, New
Jersey, lost his life, and the details Of the affair
are as follows:
Mr.. Sipler, who has a wife aad three chill
dren, came here from New jersey about four
months ago, and has since been in charge of
the large circular saw used for cutting heavy
timber in the west shiphouse or marine rail-
way cover, aud about 2:30 o clock in The af-
ternoou was adjusting the guides of a four
foot circular saw, which was running at the
rate of eight hundred revolutions per minute,
when he missed his strike, aud the weight o.
hammer-head carried him in front of the saw
As quick as lightning the saw took him be-
fore il as if he had heen chip, and in an in
slant the top of his head was completely cut
off. Next. off went his right arm as if severed
by razor, the body, still animate, being the
victim of the saw and lying in pieces all around
it, horrible sight TO look upon. The few
horror stricken en- ployes who could be gather
ed tried TO render assistance but another
revolution cut the body in twain above the
hips. In the mauglng process the left arm
hone was barred entirely, the flesh being torn
off and in other places hanging in shreds.-
Death was instantaneous and as soon as the
machinery could be stopped the mangled body
was taken up Wash. Chronicle Of llh inst
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

FALSE ToNGUE.-Under the above caption
the Visalia (Cal,l Delta says: mo doubt
everybody thinks he knows what we mean
by this heading. But what we do mean is "A
disease by that name, several cases of which
have occurred on Tale river The patient is
taken with itching on the under side, at the
root of the tongue, from which we are inform
ed. commences the growth of fungus rcsem-
bling "A tongue, which soon fills the mouth
and proirudes from it, causing snfocation aud
death in few DAYS. unless relief is obtained
Dr. Henrahon has had several had cases The
fungus being burned away with caustic, in
one instance. the tongue is said 10 have grown
two inches in an hour. As this disease is new
to almost every one, we hope some of our phv-
siciaus will give US description of it for pub
LEGATION.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.

NHE BOARD of County School Commits
Il sioneis will meet on TUESDAY, Octo-
her 10th, to confirm or reject the appointment
Of snch Teachers as may have been recon-
mended BY the several Boards Of School House
District Trustees.
Teachers are required 10 make out their re-
ports in strict conformity with the printed
forms, signed by their respective Trustees and
sworn to before n Justice of the Peace or
member of the School Board.
Lost time must he accounted for, and the
cause thereof assigned in aud npon each report,
otherwise it will not be received, nor will pay
ment be ordered unless The report is properly
filed up and completed.
By order Of the Board
JAMES ANDERSON,
sep l8-tdn Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
WILLIAM Il. HURLEY,
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby giventhat thesubscri-
IN Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters OF ad-
ministralion on the personal estate of
CORNELIA l.. BOHRER,
late ofsaid county, deceased. All persons
having claimssgainst said deceased are here
by warned toexhibitt hesame with he vouch-
ers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before
the 9th day of October 1915; otherwise,
they may, bylaw, beexcludedfrom allbenefit
of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate, arerequested to max e immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 9th
day of October, 1874.
HILLEARY L. OFFUTT,
oct S-4t Admi nistrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

The Baltimore american of Saturday last
says Mr.. Iagner is running well in the Sirth
District That is more than he is doing in his
own District, the Fifth. The little fellow who
is running here in the Sixth District, on the
Radical ticket, his name is Lowndes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

A RAcE.-Quite an exciting race took place
on Friday night last, ON the Metropolitan rail-
road between the Pttshurg Express train and
a horse on the track. The train running west
came upon the animal near Terra Gotta, and,
instead of leaving the track upon the alarm
whistle being blown, the horse started off at a
furious gallop Immediately in front of the en-
CINE. This exciting race was kept up, 10 the
great amusement of the passengers, until they
reached Rock Creek bridge, distance of eight
miles, where the horse fell over the high EN-
bankment, but came out uninjured except by
few scratches.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

ACQUITTED -Saml W Mcdonald, who has
been on trial, in Baltimore county, for the
murder of Berry Amos, was acquitted on Sat
urday last. VIM. Clark. jointly indicted with
Mcdonald for the murder, was discharged by
order of the Court. The American comments
with deserved severity upon the verdict and
says: "The declaration of the dying man and
the testimony of eye Witnesses, who swore to
seeing the knife drawn, lie blade opened, and
the quick blows descend on the body Of the
victim, were all taken for naught, and twelve
men have been found TO place credence in the
statement of an unknown volunteer witness,
who is brought forward at the last moment 10
relate a cooked up story, at variance with all
the facts and testimony in the case. There
were no reasonable doubts in this case upon
which to hang such verdict, and we cannot
believe that there is any one in the State of
Maryland who has read or listened to the les
timony who has the slightest doubt as 10 the
fact that Berry Amos met his death at the
hands of Mcdonald"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

THE hunting season. for which our sports
have waited anxousy, commenced on
Thursday, the 18th inst, Already ample pre-
paratious are being made, and spointers'
and ''setters" are in great demand. We do
not expect to hear much conversation for the
next two months, except about double shots,
''big flocks," 'bully dogs" Sc, together
with a nightly recital of. wonderful adven-
lures among the ieathered tribes. Cunning
is rare sport, and if we cannot go ourselves,
we hope all our friends may enjoy the hunting
season to their heart 5 content. We woul d
advise all to pay some attention 10 the numer-
GUS little notices in our paper entitled Notice
to Trespassers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

Secretary Robson in speech at Patterson,
New Jersey, gave the opinion that Grant
would not be found acting contrary to the
established traditions of the country. In a
subsequent private conversation, he said Grant
had no idea of RAINING for third term.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

HOUSE BURNED. On Tuesday night last, the
house of Mr.. Samuel Crown, an old citizen
of this county, about 81 miles west of this
town, was, with its contents, entirely des-
troyed by fire. About midnight n son of Mr..
C's. was awakened from some cause or another
to find the dwelling enveloped in flames. He
immediately gave the alarm, and ran up stairs
10 his fathers bedroom and exlricated him
from amidst the flames just in time to save his
life. No insurance.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
SAW AND GRlST MILL

of the testator, located on Little Seneca Greek,
abou: mile from the Railroad.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash, and
the balance il one and two wears, the deferred
payments to bear interest from The day of sale,
and to be secured ~ the single bills of the
purchaser, with sureties 10 De approved BY the
subscriber.
WASHINGTON WATERS,
Executor.
n B-Persons desiring TO purchase these
lands cau call on the subscriber, residing
the adjoining farm, who will take pleasure in
showing the same
o.. 2--tsn W. W.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

John Ravages, negro preacher, was shot
and killed, near Franklin, Tenn, while at
tempting to enter the residence of an old man
with the intention of numbering him and his
wife and burning the place.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

STApE's RIGHTS ~ few days since Attor-
Dey General Williams, who seems TO have been
placed by the President in full command of
the Southern States, issued lengthy NANTES
TO to his subordinatcs in Tennessee to arrest
and try the persons charged with killing ne-
groes in Gibson county before United States
Court Gov. Brown, of that State has pro-
tested against this oiiicious interference, md
claims that the State authorities have .aken
prompt and vigorous action in the matter and
that the Attorney General had 40 grounds for
his instructions 10 United States officers to try
the prisoners before District Court: This
firm stand in behalf of an oppressed and down
trodden people, is sign of better times, and
we hope it will at least open the eyes of Mr.
Attorney Williams to the fact that the South
people kSow their rights, even if they are
not always able to maintain them. This ques-
tion Of jurisdiction has already been decided
in two cases, that Of the Grant Parish prison
ers, in Louisiana, and the late decision of
Judge Ballard, of Kentucky, denying the pow
er of the Attorney General and his officers 10
supersede the State Courts.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

Es- CARD.-THE ELASTIC TRUSS,
sold al 235 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton, D. G., can be worn night as well as day
with comfort and safety, and cures thousands
yearly. Gaug 2S-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

General r. W Healy, United States Mar
shall for Alabama, has appointed some dozen
or two deputy marshals 10 the negro counties,
for election purposes exclusively.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

phe counsel of Undertook have been notified
that the action Of the Board Of Pardon in his
ease is unfavorable, aud that Gov. Hartranft
has issued warrant for his execution. The
note was read 10 him, and he was incensed
a, the refusal of new trial, but showed not
tremor of fear. 1t is thought he will make
fall confession
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

Benjamin F Butler was nominated for Con-
gress in the SIKH District Congressional Con-
vention held at Newburyport, Mass, on the
18th instant.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
FRESH cows WANTED.

E-N l WISH TO BUY
MAJ FRESH COWS and CALVES,
- vi LTSPRINGERS and FAT STOCK
ot all kinds, for which the HIGHEST CASH
NJ A RkET PRICES, will he paid
All letters addressed 10 me at Rockville,
Nd, will receive prompt attention.
oct 9-lfn JACOB POSS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the suhscri-
y Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters testamen-
tary on the personal estate of
WILLIAM Il. HURLEY,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned TO exhibit the same with the vouch-
ers thereof TO the subscriber, on or before The
9th day of October, 1875; otherwise they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit of
said estate, Persons indebted to said estate
are requested 20 make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of Acto-
Der, 1874 REUBEN A. Fl HURLEY,
oct 9-4tP Executor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

TOTAL EcLIpsE OF THE MooN.-In the night
of October "a the moon will be totally eclipsed
throughout the United States, the first time
here in several years. East of longitude 100
west the middle of the eclipse will take place
carly in the morning of Sunday, 25ih, but
west of that longitude late in the evening of
Saturday, oath. Duration of eclipse, partial
and total, two hours. Although the eclipse
is called total, and the whole moon will pass
through the shadows of the earth, our satel-
lite will not wholly disappear, but will remain
visible, of the hue of furnished copper This
eclipse, as above stated, may be seen through
out the United States and all North America
DEDIcATioN.-The dedication of the Presby-
terrain Church, of this town, took place on
Sunday last, in the presence of very large
congregation. The services were conducted
by the former pastor, Rev. E. II. Cumpston,
and DR.. Lefevre OF Baltimore. This Church
is probably the finest in the county, aud re-
fleets great credit upon all Sho have interested
Themselves in its erection.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

HoRRIBLE DEATH OF Boy On Wednesday
the 9Th inst, a distressing accident occurred
on the farm of Mr.. Pywell, known as 'Buck
Lodge" in this county, by which Robert e.
Pywell aged nine years. son of Mr.. William
Pywell, of Washington, d. c., lost his life
The boy was staying with his uncle, and on
Wednesday, when mule was taken from
pillow, he got on il TO ride it TO water. The
animal became fractions and ran away, throw
ing the boy, and his foot catching in the har
ness, he was dragged several hundred yards.
When taken up life was extinct, and his face
and body were terribly aceraed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
NOTICE TO TREspAssEr S.

WE HEREBY FORwARN all persons from
trspassing on our places with dog or gun, or
in any other manner, MS we will enforce the
law against all so offending.
JAMES 0RME,
n. j. WALKER,
EVELlNE HUGHES.
oct?-3t Near Gaiihersburg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
Glorious Victories.

The returns fr IN the late elections, which
we give in another column, indicate a sweep
ing victory for the Democracy in the great
States of Ohio and Indiana. These former
strongholds u Radicaiism have been carried
by majorities ranging from fifteen to twenty
thousand. This will be glorious news to the
Democracy Of Maryland, and should nerve us
all in the fight for the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict. Let every Democrat remember that these
victories were won only by strenuous and uni.
ted effort, and with the same work the same
results may be accomplished here.
BETTER FIGHr SoUARE.-Mr. Lowndes and
the white Radicals OF this Congressional Dis
trct appear TO have sorry time of il in try
ing TO convince the negro voters that they are
in favor of the Civil Rights bill and at the
cepiion is hard game 10 play, and these
gentlemen will find that ii will do them no
good in this contest. They had better come
out boldly and announce definitely the princi-
pies for which they ask the suGfrages of the
people. If opposed to mixed schools and
Tvs ia hORViSi WI iVii tiV 81
mad try and convince them that it will be for
their interest 10 demand nothing more in this
line than what they have already got. This
would certainly be he more honorable course
and would prove OF more advantage TO their
party than the miserable subterfuge resorted
10 in Aliegany-as will be seen by the follow
ing from the Cumberland Times:
1.-THE committee of the Douglas Club APP
pointed to lay the objections OF that organiza-
ton to Mr. Lowndes before the County Central
Committee of the Republican party, called
upon the chairman of said committee with a
communication soliciting Mr.. Lowndes' en-
dorsement of the Civil Rights bill after the
matter was discussed for some time, Captain
Griffith, chairman of the committee, asked il
rhe club would support Mr. Lowndes If that
gentleman would agree in writing to support
the Civil Rights bill? The answer was that
the Fred. Douglas Club would support Mr.
Lowndes IL he would give such pledge -
Captain Griffith then said he had no doubt
such letter could be obtained if the commit
tee would promise 10 keep its existence Il Sc
cret until after the election. This was decin-
cd, and the negotiations there ended.
The above interesting scrap of inform, ton
was given on Saturday by one Of the members
of the committee which waited on Captain
Griffith, and we have no reason TO doubt its
correctness"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

The colored Odd Fellows of this place turn
ed out in procession on Sunday last. Among
the visitors from Washington, we noticed one
little weasel-faced white Yankee, no doubt on
the lookout for small change On: colored
people ought TO be ashamed to associate with
sHcb scAlawags.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

The Editor of the Reading Eagle has been
convicted OF libel on Christian K. Ross.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

rUyHE undersigned as Agent for the heirs-at-
L. law of Thomas Thompson, deceased.
offers al private sale, and if not sold before
that time, will
On SATURDAY, 10th of October, 1874,
AT THE HOUR O'CLOCK, p. NJ,
offer at public sale, on the premises, all that
Tract OF Land lying and being in said Mont
gomery county, OF which the said Thomas
Thompson died, seized and possessad, the
same being the lands designated rs LOT No
in the division Of The real estate Of the late
Clement Thompson, and containing
102 IL ACRES, More or Less.
This farm is located near The road leading
from Damascus 10 Rockville, about one-half
mile distant from oshen Chnrch, and adjuns
The lands Of N Ma.cnbbin Waters, John II
Thompson, Rcbecca Pugh, and others.
About twenty-five or thirty ACRES of the
farm is in excellent CHESTNUT and BLACK
OAK TIMBER, and The balance is arabic land
of good qualify.
The farm is under tolerable fencing, is i'm
proved by a large Tobacco House, and is well
watcred.
1t is situated in one Of The hest neighbour
hoods in the county, and is very convenient
10 Churches Schools Wills and Stores, etc
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third in cash, and
the balance 10 two equal payments, payable
in one and two Years respectively from the
day OF sale; the deferred payments 10 bear in
teres from The day Of sale, aud to be secured
by Deed OF Trust or Mortgage on the land.
Conveyancng at the cost of the purchaser.
SAMUEL G. THOMPSON,
Agent for heirs of Thos. Thompson, dee d
n B-Pcrsons DESTROYS of purchasing can
apply to me at my residence near Ntelsvlle,
or TO John II. Thompson whose residence ad-
joins the farm.
sep ll-tsn s. G. 7.
POSTPONED sale Of the above
property is postponed until S.4TURU-4 \, the
3l$t of October, 1874, mt the same hour and
place.
oct S. C. THOMPSON,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
NOTICE TO TRESPAssERS

| hereby forwarn all persons from trespass-
ing on my farm with dog, gun, or in any other
manner, as shall enforce the law against all
offending
oct l6-3tn JOS. I. BAILEY. ,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
Notice Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscri-
N Der has obtai ned from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters of ad
miDistration on the personal estate of
WILLIAM r HILL,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased. are here
by warned 10 exhibit he same with the vouch-
ers thereof, 10 the subscriber on or before he
9Th diy of :iober. 1875; otherwise, they
may. by law, he excluded from all benefit of
said estate. Persons indebted to said estate
are requested 10 make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 9Th day of
October, 1874
HOWARD A. GARRETT,
oct 9-4t Admiuistratar.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
seed wheat

FOR sale. for cash, FIFTY BUSHELS of
Pure Seed, White Wheat Price one dollar
and fifty cents per bushel. Sample TO lie seen
at this Office.
oct SIN RUDOLPH WATKINS,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
TO TREspAssERs.

l HEREBY forwarn all persons from tres
passing on any of my land, in any manner
whatsoever, as will enforce the law against
ali so offending.
oct9-st MONTGOMERY BEAN.k
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
Iowa
west virginia.

WHEELING, October IA very large vote
was polled in his city to day. Owing 10 the
great amount of scratching no townships have
as yet reported their points. They viii pro-
badly not be completed before morning. Re
turns from the interior are coming in slowly.
As far as received Goh, Republican, for Con-
gress, in First District, is ahead but not
enough is known yet 10 form any opinion of
the result there. Faulkner, Democrat. for
Congress, in the Second District, is unduobted-
ly elected.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
TIE MARKETS.
Reported ,Deekly for the ScRtinel BIZ H. NJ. Tall
BoTT, Commission Merchant
.Ne1c advertisements.
JAMES w. ANDERSON,

- ATTORNEY AT-LAW,
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND,
Will practice in the Courts of Montgomery
county. All business entrusted TO him will
receive prompt attention. oct left
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16
Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS October l3-Eitction passed
off quietly. The Democratic Stale ticket car
ries the county hy the usual majority. The
Democrats elect n State Senator. The Repub-
licans probably elect Representative.
INDIANAPOLIS October l4.--Furher returns
show increased Democ attic gains on the State
ticket The indications are now that the
Democratic majority in the State will reach
from 10, 900 10 l5 600 The delegation will
stand Democrats TO Republicans.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

Contains 80 Acres, is well wooded and wa
tered, under good enclosures, in toerable
state of cultivation, and is improved by COM
Portable Tenant House
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-16

rVyFlE undersigned as Agent for the heirs-at-
l. law of Thomas Thompson, deceased,
offers al private sale, and if not sold before
that time, will