Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-08-27
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Town and Country

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Brine applied to the roots of grape vines
affected by the grapes rotting, has been
found to completely eradicate the rot.
Three children of Mr.. Washington Day,
residing on the farm of Mr. Thomas Eng
land, near this place, is suffering from diph-
liberia.
On Monday next Mr. II. G. Sellman will
sell at public sale on the old Dickerson farm,
near Gaithersburg, large lot of personal
property. te
Simon D. Best raised this year on his
farm, near Germantown, 1900 bushels of
wheat on 70 acres, an average Of 80 bushels
to the acre.
Mrs. Louisa t. Spates, wife of Thomas F.
Spates, of Clarksburg, W. Va, brother of
Col. Alfred Spates, died at the former place
on Friday last
Mr.. VIM. A. Cassell, advertises lot of
personal property at auction Tuesday next
Those interested will make note of this
fact. See advertisement
On the 2nd of September Mr. c. r. Her.
shey will offer at public auction, at his resi-
dence, near Clarksburg, very desirable lot
of personal property. See poster.
The Hancock and English Club of Be-
thesda will raise pole on Saturday, August
the 28th, at 3 o'clock, p NJ Several distin-
guished speakers will be present.
The Annual Horticultural Exhibition will
be held at Sandy Spring on Friday, Sep
TENDER Sd, at II o'clock p NJ All are in
vited, and there is no charge for admission.
Members of Cromelin Lodge, X. of P. will
assemble at their hall on Saturday Septem-
Der 4th, at 8 o'clock, p NJ. A prompt at
tendance is requested as business of import
ance is TO be transacted.
A temperance lecture will be delivered on
next Sunday evening, the Goth instant, in
the Baptist church of this town, at II o'clock
p NJ, by Rev. S. r. White. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Mr. Joshua w. Dorsey, for $4,000, has
bought the farm lately owned by DR.. VIM.
w. Watkins in Howard county. The farm
contains 1873 acres of highly improved land
and is near Clarksburg, this county.
The insane negro boy jackson, of whom
mention was made last week, is making
things lively for jailor Kingsbury In his
waking hours he is constantly yelling, tear.
ing his own and bed clothes to shrcds and
making things disagreeable generally.
Remember that on Tuesday and Wednes-
day next is the time fixed upon for holding
the grand Tournament and Fete ChampetrC
on the grounds of Carroll Chapel, Fores
Glen station, NJ. b. r. r.. The ladies and
gentlemen having the entertainment il
charge promise a pleasant time to all who
attend.
The railroad employees of the middle di-
vision of the Pennsylvania road say that thu
farmers allow their cattle To run at large and
wander on the tracks, thus increasing thu
danger for them, travellers and trains. The
animals are insured and it makes very little
difference to the owners whether they arr
killed or not.
Years agone men were selected to fill Off.
ces of a "thank you" character, and the posi-
ton was accepted with reluctance by reason
of other and more important private duties
pressing upon their time and attention. Now
when man has nothing to do he is appoint
ed acting secretary of agricultural societies
and charged with other gratuities Lawd
how we swimi
Justice Kiger issued warrant Wednesday
for the arrest of John Randall, an employC
of the gold mine, for assault and battery
with intent to Hll-the weapon used was Q
heavy bar Of iron-on information of hii
stepdaughter, Margaret Randall, upon whom
the assault was committed. The parties art
colored and the accused had not been arrest
ed at the time of going to press.
The GAINESVILLE Grange Fair and Picni,
will be held in L. l. Hays grove, near tina
village, on Friday, September Sd, to which
all arc invited with baskets of provision.
fine display of cattle, sheep, horses and STOCK
generally, with farm and garden products
will be made. The ladies will have an ex
hibit in their department. Music and ad
dresses will be had as part of the entertain
ment
Judge Robt. Ford, of the Seventh Judicia
District, who has been spending sevcra
days with our fellow townsman, DIR. G. J
Maddox, left for his home in Leonardtown
St. Mary's county, on Saturday last Judg
Ford is a descendant of the Cavaliers of Co
lonial days, an accomplished and fascinating
gentleman and never fails TO make host o
friends. Miss Bessie Ford, his relative, W,
are glad to hear, will remain in the county
until after the close of our Fair.
Married at Luray, Virginia, on the 24tl
instant, by Rev. Benjamin Bridges, Henri,
X. Benson, of this county, and Miss Mariell
Booton, of Luray, Va. The marriage tool
place at the residence of the brides parents
The bride was attended by Misses Kate Mas
sey, Matte Keyser, Ida Anderson and Sali
Hampton the groom by Theodore Bootor
VIM. Benson, Edward Booton and r. J
Green. The newly married couple left i'm
mediately for Philadelphia. They were tn
recipients ofmany handsome presents. tn
SENTINEL extends its congratulations 10 tn
happy couple and wishes them long an,
prosperous life.
The Garfield and Arthur ratification meet
ing held in Washington, on Thursday night
10Th inst, was complete fizzle, especially
the procession which was largely made u
of clubs from such delectable " localities a
Hell's Bottom and Crow Hill, with delega
tons Of smooth haired clerks from the de
partments and "blacksmiths" from the gov
eminent printing Office Secretary Sherman
and old Mr.. Clapp and few other sucl
lights, superintendent the "meating" Blu
the fates were against them as they will b
in November, for the heavens were opened
the rains descended upon that motley gath
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