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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
Old Folks Concert.

Mr.. Editor Quite a novel entertainment
was presented to a crowded audience at the
SANDY Spring Lyceun," on Thursday, the
10th ult. 1t consisted OF an ''Old Folks Con-
cert" The company" was composed Of the
''lower and yonihn Of the neigbborhood ;
some OF whom displayed a decided musical
talent, under the direction Of Mr. ). ID. Waters.
The company was introduced 10 the audience
With very appropriate remarks by II. U. HALO
we'll.
The costu mes, characteristics Of tho period
Immediately preceding the American Reyo-
lution, were well conceived, aud many songs
Of Golden times were rendered with con-
siderable merit to the singers "Coming
through the Rye" "John Anderson my 10"
were given by Miss Iadyn with excellent grace
and fuency, displaying a well trained voice
aud real musical merit, which was appreciated
by the audience Rare bouquets were pre-
sented. Miss Miller sang 'Auld Robin Grey"
with a sweet voice and good effect, after
which she sang ''Withn Mile Of I'd inboro'
Town" with which were much pleased. The
programme was concluded with the "MAf-
settles Hymn" by every one Of the s'sy ngers,"
10 the infinite delight Of the audience. The
flowers which had been received by the vari-
Gus "svngers" we're presented TO Mr.. u. D.
Waters by Mr. Hallowell, on behalf Of the
singers, Us a token Of respect and esteem for
bis talent amid great applause.
SPECTATOR.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
Con densed Locals.

Summer visitors are arriving in our midst.
Quaker Meeting al Sandy Spring on next
Sunday.
A tournament lie to DO held at the Fair
Grounds on Thursday next. Mr.. Charles f.
Sommers offers fine riding and driving
horse as the prize.
We are authorized TO announce that the
picnic which was to have taken place on the
3rd u june near Adamstown, Frederick CO.
has been postponed until Saturday, June IA.
A tournament was held at Dickerson's Sta
tion On Monday. The prize was handsome
saddle. Eight knights entered the contest, of
whom Mr. Cbas. Thompson was successful.
Capt. Thos. Griffith, Col. Dorsey, David
Griffith. S. G. Jones, Esqs., and many other
ex-Confederates of this county attended the
decoration of the graves Of the Confederate
dead at Frederick on YESTERDAY.
On next Tuesday the ladies OF 81. Marr's
(Catholic) church will hold strawberry and
ice-cream festival at the Fair Grounds, COM
D,encing at 10 o'clock in the morning. Good
music will be in attendance and dancing will
be begun in the afternoon.
Mr.. II. NJ. Talbot reports the Georgetown
market as follows: Wheat steady choice
Lancaster, $l.lG toSl.l9; mixed, SLIP to
Si.l6; Faliz. SLIP to Sl.le. Corn firm
yellow, as to 46; white 46. Oats, 80 to SO.
Rye 30 to CO. Hay from Sl2 toSI4.
Continually we are receiving requests not to
publish accidents, which often are the result
Of carelessness Such requests are very an
moving, and in the future our action in this
matter will be TO chronicle all events of local
interest that we can possibly lay hold to, but
always with proper regard for decency and
due consideration for the feelings of all con-
cernsd. Hereafter all such requests 10 merit
compliance must be accompanied by GOOD and
sufficient reasons
Al Ragtown on Monday evening a shooting
ARRAY occurred aud in which Mr.. Jacob Rojer
was shot In the hand. A negro named Hey
wood visited Mr.. Etchison's store and grow
ing unruly the proprietor put him out. Hey
wood did not leave, but returned TO the store
with a revolver in his hand. Mr.. Etchison
hurled weight at the negro, but missing
him, the negro fred, the ball passing through
Mr.. Etchison's hat and wounding Mr.. Rojer
who was standing in the rear.
At the Comm encemeut OF tho Law School
OF the Maryland University Of Maryland Mr.
G. w. Prettyman, OF this town, received bis
diploma Of graduation. We congratulate Mr..
r., and wish him success and eminence in the
profession be has adopted. In class Of ihir-
ty-three Mr.. Pre,iymnn ranks fourth with the
excellent average Of % out Of maximum Of
100, which is more Of matter Of congraiula-
ton from the fact that the average was OBJ
tanned for two years course taken IN one
year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
INSoLvENT NOTICE.

I'M application, by petition in writing, of
" John w. s. OGutt, Of Montgomery coun1
ty, 10 the Circuit Court for Montgomery conns
ty, for the benefit OF the 43th Article of the
Code Of Public General Laws Of Maryland,
entitled "Insolvenis," q schedule OF his pro-
perty and list OF the debts due TO him, with
the names of his debtors, and also list Of
the debts due from him, with the names Of
his creditors, verified by affidavit, being an
ncxed 10 said petition, and being satisfied that
the said John ". s. OTutt has at no time
within two years previous TO said application
boon discharged under any insolvent law OF
the State, and the said petitioner having ia
ken the oath prescribed by law. and having
also executed 10 Trustees appointed by the
order Of the said Court good and sufficient
deed for all OF his property and estate Of ey-
cry description, 1.-THE necessary wearing aF-
parcl and bedding Of himself and family or
such property MS may by law be exempted
FROM execution exceptedl and delivered the
same 10 said Trustees, and the said Trustees
having also executed a bond 10 the State Of
Maryland, by the said Court approved, for the
faithful discharge Of their trust
II 10 therefore ordered and directed that tho
28th day OF July next be fixed as the day for
the appearance OF the said John W. s. OHutt
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
TO answer such interrogatories or allegationJ
as his creditors, endorsers or suretes may pro-
pose or allege against him, and that the said
petitioner canse notice OF said day to be given
to his creditors by the publication in some
newspaper printed In Montgomery county for
three successive months prior TO the said 25th
day Of July, 1870.
Given under my hand this 9Th day Of
April, 1870.
w. VEIRS B0UfC,
Judge Of the Circuit Court.
True copy--Tost;
ap li--3m r. u. PRETTYMAN, CPk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
Canal Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Q. 4 O. canal was held at Annapolis on
Monday. Heretofore the State Board of Pub
lie Works cast the entire ticket, but on Mon
day the United States and the District of Col
umbia claimed voices through J. II. Robinson
and Francis Miller. J. G. Berrett and James
Bryan also represented shares. President
Germans report stated the total receipts TO be
$3.50, 457 o. an increase OF $50, 1872 60 over
the previous year, which is. attributed to the
settlement of difficulties between the State and
Baltimore h Ohio railroad. The balance ON
hand after deducting expenses is $43, l45 "a
and the amount expended on repairs from III
to 10 was $l99, 100 46 with Gam, no. a, yet
needing repaira. The report argues that the
decrease in toll from So 20 in '72 to l.35 in
'7S, upon ton of coal from Cumberland to
Georgetown, and the low price of coal pre-
vented an increase of revenue
Mr.. Robinson moved that the United States
be allowed four directors, pending which Mr..
Miller moved an adjournment. Both motions
were lost,
The election of directors was then pro-
ceeded with. Mr.. Compton nominated A. P.
German, president; directors, ]. G. Berrett,
NJ. Bsnnon, P. Hamil, H. D. Fernaudis, B.
B. Crawford and Jno. Eumbirdf the old OIL
GERS.
Mr.. Miller nominated Che following For
president, John Richie sFes,oEs, w. J..
Booth, Frederick L. Moore, Charles Albert,
Peter B. Small, Josiah H. Gordon. The
whole number of votes cast was ID, 542, of
which the ticket headed by Mr. German re-
ceived 10, 00s votes, and the ticket by John
Richie 4, 534. The chair decided the German
ticket was elected
Mr.. Miller at this point entered protest in
the name and on behalf of tho District of CO.
lumbia against the counting of the vote of the
State of Maryland, so far forth as it is based
upon the so-called preferred stock, under the
act Of May 10, 1899. The meeting then ad-
iourped
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
In the Whole History Of Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such mar
vellous cures, or maintained so wide repu-
tation, rs Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which is
recognized as the worlds remedy for all
diseases of the throat aud lungs Its lon
continued series of wonderful cures in all
climates has made it universally known as safe,
reliable agent TO employ. Against ordinary
colds, which are the forerunners of more
serious disorders, it acts speedily and surely,
always relieving suffering, and often saving
life. The protection it affords, by its timely
use in the throat and lung disorders of chill
dren, makes il an invaluable remedy to be kept
always on hand in every home. No person
can afford 10 be without it, and those who
have once used ii never will. From their
knowledge Of its composition and effects,
Physicians use the Cherry Pectoral extern
sively in their practice, and Clergymen re-
commend it, 1t is absolutely certain in its
remedial effects, and will always cure where
cures are possible.
FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
NAV 3l-ly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
HNsOLVENT NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the first Sat
IN urday in July next succeeding this date
has been fixed for the Appearance before the
Circuit Court for Montgomery county ofJno.
L. T. Jones, an applicant for the benefit Of
the 18th Article Of the Maryland Code ofPub-
lie General Laws entitled "lnsolvent,' TO an
swer such inlerrogaiions or allegations as bis
creditors, endorses or sureties may propose
or allcge against him, at which time and place
tend and show cause ifany they have why said
Jno. l.. 7. Jones should not have the bene-
III Of the 4slh Article Of the Maryland Code
aforesaid prayed.
Witness my hand this 25ih day Of March,
A. d. 1879.
E.B PRETTYMAN, C1'k.
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
mar 2s-lds E.B. PRETTYMAN, elk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
FARM FOR SALE.

'TNIIE undersigned having concluded to quit
Il farming win sell his farm Of 252 Acres
at priye sale cheap. II is situated on the
River Road, near Muddy Branch and the G. 4
o. canal. Fifly-two acres are covered with
timber. II is enclosed with chestnut fencing.
II is about lG miles from the District Of Co
lumbia, with an excellent pike running there
from 10 more than half way 70 the farm. Il
is IN an intelligent community and con-
yenient 10 churches, school aud posioiIice.
For further particulars apply TO
X. J. JARBOE,
Jamestown, Montg'y Co., Nd.
may 2-2mP
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06

Pic-Nic.-0n last Monday there was a
lnrge crowd in attendance at the Great Falls.
The foo; race between three competitors was
Won by slward Fisher. The base ball game
between the Great Falls club aad Picked
nine was interrupted by rain.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
None so False

as to deny that DR.. Schley's Family Cough
Syrup is the article for curing Coughs, Colds
and relieving that troublesome hacking, which
causes so many sleepless nights. Buy il and
be convinced. 1t never fails TO give relic
For sale at Owens Drug Store.
my Q--ffn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
9nfal and gersoual.

Agricultural Society The Board of
Management of the Agricu ltural Society met
at the Office Of Anderson Bouc on last Sat
utday, John H. Gassaway, president, in the
chair; W. v. Bouic, -Jr., secretary.
The time for holding the next annual Fair
was fixed for the 3rd, 4th and 9Th of September,
and The Executive Committee was directed
to erect a suitable Office on the grounds for
the secretary. In addition the folio wing new
rules were adopted:
Rule II. Assistant marshals will assemble
at the Office of the secretary on the FIRST day
of the Fair at o'clock, A. NJ, when the
secretary will call the roll 10 note absentees.
All vacancies will be then filed by the chief
marshal. Assistant marshals are requested to
notify the chief marshall If they do not intend
to serve, within reasonable time before the
Fair. The assistant marshas will receive
stock in their respective classes, and under the
direction of marshal and secretary assign them
proper places. They will have the care aud
control of their own classes, subject TO the
order OF the marshal and secretary. The
assistant marshals shall wear badges desig-
mating classes or stock in their charge. The
assistant marshals will meet at the Office of
the secretary on the first day of the Fair, at
0 o'clock, and viii then receive the books OF
entry and attend the judges during their ex-
animation. They shall not allow the judges
10 see the books OF entry. When the pre-
rniums are awarded they shall attach the award
10 the pen or article.
Rule l8. 1t shall be the duty Of the Board
Of Management to assemble at the secretary's
office during each day Of the Fair at 81 and
l23 O'Clock to determine what their respective
daties shall be IN the intervals between said
meetings.
Rule 10. No COW affected with the pleuro
pneumonia will be permitted to enter the
grounds.
Messrs. Jos. T. Bailey, VIM. s. Brooke and
N. D. Offutt were appointed to remove and
re-erect fence SO as to include land purchased
of the heirs of Lawrence A. Dawson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
For fine cigars, at 8 cts, call at Owens
Drug Store

Drug Store.
Paris Green at Owens Drug Store.
A full supply of Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Glass Putty, Glue, Brushes, Kalsomine, &c,
at Owens Drug Store, at lowest prices.
Sponges, Chamois Skins and Picture frames
al OWENS Store.
Fine Flavoring Extracts and Prime Spices,
at Ovens Drug Store.
Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Birch Beer, Soda
Water, at Ovens Drug Store.
Use Woods Anti-Bilious and Liver Pills.
Use Woods Linimeut if you would have
the best.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06

COurt.-The June Equity Term of the
Circuit Couri convened Monday. Up to this
time no decisions have been rendered as the
time Of the Court has been consumed in ar
gument of Equity cases.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06

NANNED Tomatoes aud Corn Of the best
~ brands, Shrinking Blue, IN boxes and
the liquid In bottles; Garden Rakes, Spades,
Shovels, Hoes, &C., great variety, by
apr is d. n. B0UIC.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE of Decree OF the Circuit
I'D Court for Montgomery county, as n
Court Of Equity, passed 10 cause in said
Court, wherein Basil Is. Crawford Is COM
planant and Jno. X. Crawford and Mavina
Crawford, his wife, as executrix OF Eveline
Adams and 10 her own right, are defendants,
the subscriber as trustee will sell,
On SATURDAY, the 21st of June, 1879.
Mt o'clock, p. NJ, 10 front Of the store Of
Mr.. George W. Mobley, in Laytonsville
Montgomery county, Nd, TO the highest bid
der, the land in said proceedings mentioned,
and which adjoins the lands Of Mcssrs Geo.
w. Mobley, Samuel Riggs, of q and Jno.
w. Alnutt, and is within very short dis
lance of Laytonsviile, containing
38 IA -Acreso f Land.
This Is the property formerly owned by
Eveline Adams. The improvements consist
OF comfortable DWELLING-HOUSE,.a
good Barn, Stable, and all necessary out
buildings a pump OF excellent water, aud
good fencing. IL Ia well-watercd. ThcIe are
seven or eight acres of irst-class woodland
and the residue arabic, In fno state OF cul-
tiva,ion.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
~Eff~J
be paid in cash on the day OF sale, or ratii-
cation by said Court, and the balance In
two equal annual installments payablein one
and two years from said day Of sale, said de-
ferred payments 10 bear interest from the day
Of sale and 10 be secured by the single bills OF
the purchaser. with surety or s1reties 70 be
approved BY The Trustee. On the ratiiica-
ton Of said sale or sales BY said Court, and
the payment Of the whole purchase money,
land not before,) the Trustee SHALL by a
good aud sufficient deed, TO be executed and
acknowledged according TO law, convey TO the
purchaser or purchasers, bis, Der or their
heirs, the property 10 him, her Or them sold,
free clear and discharged from all claims OF
the parties TO this cause or any person or per-
sons claiming or 10 claim by, hom or under
them or any OF them.
THOMAS ANDERSON,
Trustee.
NIB. The creditors Of Eveline Adams, late
Of said county, deccnsed, are hereby notified,
as directed by said decree, 10 Gle their claims
with the vouchers thereof with the Clerk u
the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
within thirty days from day Of sale.
THOMAS ANDERSON,
may 3O--u Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06

TOurnament.-The tournament at Ger
mantown on last Saturday drew together a
large number of people. The Poolesville
Brass Band was in attendance. Hon George
Peter was expected to deliver the address to
the knights, but Mr.. Peter failing to put in an
appearance, DR.. Sommers was called to the
stand. Seven knights contested, and Messrs.
Dowden, Hyatt, Nichols and Owen were
announced in this order as the knights upon
whom the honors fell. Mr.. Dowden crowned
Miss Grace Green as Queen of Love and
Beauty Mr.. Hyatt crowned Miss Griffith
First Maid of Honor; Mr.. Nichols, Miss
Council Second Maid, and Mr.. Owen Miss
Ferrall Third Maid of Honor. After the
riding dancing was much enjoyed.
Town Commissioners The Commits
sioners for Rockville held a meeting on last
Monday evening. Mr.. Frank Monday was
elected Town Bailiff for the ensuing year with
salary reduced from 500 10 SEQ per annum.
II. W. Talbot was re-appouted Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06

County Commissioners County
Commissioners are in session examining &C.
counts and making preparations for laying
the annual levy. On Tuesday the committee
anime the laws and make recommendations of
changes visited the Commissioners aud asked
their cooperation. The Committee were prom
ised access to al books and papers, and any
other assistance in the power of the Commits
sioners.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06

will be from the above that
mick ACT, Adrance
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06

DEEKsKiLL PLOw CASTINGS
IL Fof sale al DAWSONS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
REDUCED FARE

FTeIn OpencefVIIIe and BurtOnsVlIIe no.. ] %
Tickets can be procured at the Baltimore
and Washington Ticket Offices.
Passengers will please purchase their tick
cts from the drivers, otherwise they will be
charged regular fare.
ON and after April lst, 1879, the under
I signed will run an additional trip from
Brookeyille TO Laurel, leaving Brookeyile at
4 and A. NJ. and Laurel at 1890 A. NJ. and
5 p. NJ. JOHN II. KELCHNER.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-06
COMPRISING

ES For sale prices Examine
our Centennial Record as published below:
Draft or ReaHoers aaacz A1<3vvorsy
Taken from Official Report Group International Exhibition Phlada
The question Which Mower Reaper the hgh question
o
To settle the definitely and by reliable authority give
the principal machines conng from the
lean and three orcgn the Reaper and Mower
Philadelphia under the auspices Of the Centennial
At that trial there twenty different machines
AS the machines
and in quantity sufficient cntlc them to
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Uranine Is the most recently discovered,
and perhaps the most remarkable, of all the
coal tar or aniine group of coloring substances,
now 50 extensively used for the adornment Of
the finest fabrics. Ursnine is said, by chem
lists, to be the most highly fluOrescent body
known TO science It's coloTirg power Is aston
ishing a single grain will impArt marked
color 10 nearly fse hundred gallons Of water.
\ most interesting experiment, which any
body may try, consists Of sprinkling a few
atoms of Urauine Upon the surface of wafer in
a glass tumbler Each atom Immediately
sends down through the water what appears
to be bright green rootlet; aud the tumbler
soon looks as if II were crowded full Of beauii-
full plants The roOtlelS now begin 20 enlarge
spread and combine, until we have mass Of
soft green-cOiored liquid. Viewed by trans
United light, the color changes TO a bright
golden or amber hue; while a combination Of
green and gold will be realized, according to
the position in which the glass is held. For
day OF evening experiment nothing can be
prettier than these trials Of UraDoe, which
are especially entertaining for the young folks
We are indebted for samples Of the color TO
the editors Of the Scientific american, who are
sending out specimens, Tree of charge, to all
their readers. The subscription to the paper
Is SO 90 for year, or s. 90 half year and
better investment for the money could hardly
be named.
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Book Notices.

Messrs. Kelley, Pet & Co, Publishers,
Baltimore, have in press aud nearly ready
Volume entitled Wizard Clip, Of Cliptown,"
This is a simple collection of facts bearing on
wonderful spiritual manifestation that oc-
CURED at Middleway. 10 this County, more
than three quarters OF centuary ago 1t is q
work that no doubt viii attract much atten-
ton. The author states in lis preface I
give no explicit opinion on the subject albeit
the individual sentiment Of the writer may
easily be caught"
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Shepherdstown Summary.

From the Register:
Eight weddings here in less than two weeks
The Potomac river is frozen over, aud foot
travellers can cross on the ice.
The Sunday Schools celebrated Christmas
in appropriate aud pleasant exercises
Vince Dorsey, colorcd, accidentally shot him
self in the hand while hunting wild turkeys up
the river.
Messrs Frank Bnlmyer. Vim Sheetz, Capt.
Bnlmyer and David Waieck, shot quite a
number Of wild turkeys last week, near Eook 5
landing, up the river.
The State Board Of Examiners have recent
" conferred Professional Certificates to teach
IN the public schools OF the State upon Robt.
c. Bragonier, Of this place, Miss Cross, Of
Harper's Ferry, and James Ii. Carey, eolored,
of this town.
During the past two weeks there we're more
shooting, rowdyism, drunkenness aud fighting,
than has taken place in Shepherdstown for
many years, aud all Of which was the result Of
" letting the bars down Our citizens are IN
dignant, aud it is to be hoped there will be 20
more Of u.
Mr.. Lorenzo Etchison has sold the farm con-
tanning 1870 acres, known as the old Chapline
estate, b miles north of this town, on the Po-
tomac river, 10 Mr.. David Billmyer, for So, OOO
cash. Mr. Henry Selby, some few weeks ago,
purchased the tract of land containing about
$50 acres, lying on the road leading TO Scrab-
bic, two miles North Of Shepherdstown, be-
longing to Mrs James II Shepherd and Mrs
Eliza Williamson, nieces Of Mr. Selby, FOR $50
per acre.