Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-07-10

| LAUREL INSTITUTE The Annual Disiribu-
ton Of the Laurel Institute, Prince Georges
county, Mo- took place June 26lh, 1874
Gold medal, for excellence in studies, awar-
ded TO Miss Caly Wilson, Prince George Co.
Silver medal, for ambition, awarded to Ka-
lie Boswell, Of Laurel.
Crowns, for ambition, A. Curley, Of Lnu-
rel, Annie Hicks, of Anne Arundel CO., Katie
Boswell, of sandy Spring, N. J. Broadly, SAM
dy Spring.
Premiums for improvement awarded TO
Clara Schey, of Virginia, NJ. Snowden, Of
Laurel, NJ. Quinn District Of Columbia.
Honorably mentioned Salle Simpson, of
Howard co.
The Young Ladies' also received handsome
books as rewards for their exertions during
the year.
This Iustitu:ion-the Laurel Institnte-we
are pleased to mention, is under the manage
ment of Misses DUGAN h VALLEY, the ladies
who taught the st. Mary's Female School,
in Rockville, for many years, and SO accepta-
bly,. They are now located in Laurel and wor-
thy ofexiended patronage, as few ladies are bet
Ter qualified from their large experience, to
discharge the responsible duties devolved upon
them.
HOUSE, BURNED in Carksburg district dn-
ring the storm on Monday evening last the
house OF Mr.. John R. Purdum, large two
story frame-bulding, was struck by lightning
and consumed together with all its contents,
Of furniture, etc. Mr.. Purdum loss is esti-
mated at So, 600, and has an insurance to the
amount of $1,000.
There were two lightning rods to the build
ing, which as the result has proved, gave no
protection. There was fault in the erection, as
they did not serve as a conductor, possibly from
not being inserted to a sufficient depth in the
ground.
We understand considerable damage was
done by the storm in this county, by blowing
down the fencing, and shocks of wheat, but
no losses, except the extra labor.
Suspicious CHARACTERS have been re-
quested to call the attention of our people TO
suspicious looking persons prowling about in
our midst Last week four such persons were
| in Rock vlle-white men-late in rhe evening,
they were making enquiries as to the residen-
ccs Of several Of our citizens, property-owners,
persons, with whom from their appearance,
they could have no business. The impression
was that they intended the theft of a horse or
other property if a suitable opportunity pre-
scented itself. Our people had better be on their
guard and keep their shooting-irons in order.
LAND SALE The old George G.. Washing
ton farm, now known as the Hodges farm,
situated about three miles from Rockville, on
the Jamestown road, was sold Tuesday
last by Geo Peter trastee. The tract contain
ed 1888 acres, and vas divided into three par
cells, viz N. D. 0futt bought $50 acres al
50 OIL James Bays loo acres at S8 and Hen
ry Hodges 90 acres at SIS. The whole tract
brought Sc, 839 81,
The MAuLBoRouGH GAzETTE of last week
came 10 us much improved in appearance and
enlarged 10 the extent OF four columns, max
ing now a thirty-two column paper. Friend
WILSON put a new ''head on which was un-
necessary, as his head had proved to be good
one for thr,y-nine years-the age OF the Ga
zette lie makes good paper and has our bes
wishes for continued prosperity.
The STORMS The storms on the Fourth o
July were not confined to the District of Co
lum', In many places, thunder, lightning
and rain occurred. In Harrisburg, Pa, a ter
rblc hurricane passed over the country in thu
vicinity of Lewistown The long railroad
bridge spanning The Juniata was blown dowr
and several persons killed and injured.
GoNE TO EUROPE Mr. VIM. H. FARouHAR
one of our most useful and valued citizens
with his daughter Ellen, and son Edward
sailed from New York, in the Steamer Bolivia
on Thursday of last week. for few months
visit TO England, Scotland, and parts of th'
Continent We cordially wish him pleasant
trip and a safe return to his many friends.
We desire to call particular attention TO thu
Card Of Briarley Hall Female Academy, loca
ted near the village of Poolesvile in this coun.
ty, and published in to-day's paper This is
Seminary of high rank, under the manage
ment Of Mrs. MARY L. PoRrER and Miss WILLIE
e. PORTER. The course of instruction is thor
ough Address the Principal at Poolcsvile
Montgomery CO., Nd.
LOCAL LAw.--We publish, this week, an ac
passed at the last session of the Legislature, tc
prevent the carrying of guns, pistols, dirks
dirk-knives, razors, billies or bludgeons, by
any person in Kent Queen Annes or Montgom-
cry counties, on the day ofeleclon in said coun-
ties. The penalties are severe for a violation
of the law, and for officers not enforcing its
execution.
COMMITTED TO JAIL.-Henry johnson, colo
red was committed to the Jail of this place, on
Monday last, by Squire Oflntt, at Quits X
Roads, in this county, charged with assaultup
on and threat 10 kin his wife. johnson was
accosted 10 the Jail by three colored men whom
the Squire deputized for the purpose.
THE balance of the public school tax for the
various counties in the State for the year end
ing June 10, has been apportioned by the
Comptroller. The amount for Montgomery
county is 81, 794 60.
IL LUcK.-It is reported that John P. Aus
tin, who was last year sent to the penitentiary