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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Not for Idle Curiosity.

Mr.. Editor IL received your letter Of the
18th, notifying ME Of the demand by one OF
members Of the county school board, that
you should divulge TO him my name. There
was nothing in that letter tina. any Demo-
crat could find fault with except 1t might
have contained few facts which they, the
School Board, would rather not have seen
in print. The cap must be good fit, else
why this urgent demand? Idccline to give
my name, because l think | have a Just
right to criticise their actions, being patron
OF the village school for many years.
No more at present, Mr.. Editor, but will
write you again If there is any more demand
for my humble name. MEDLEY's.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
CIarksburg Items.

The ladies' Sewing Society, of Boyd's Sta
ton, under the auspices of Mrs. Col James
A. Boyd, Mrs. b. G. Colt, Mrs. Mahlon T.
Lewis and Mrs. w. w. MaughIln are max
ing extensive preparations for Fair and
Strawberry Festival, to be held in the new
building recently erected b. Col. Boyd, on
Wednesday June 3D. The object Is COM
mendable one, viz; the purchase of a library
for the use of the Sunday School at Boyd's.
The building in which the Fair will be held,
has been generously placed at the disposal
of the Fair Managers, by Col. Boyd, and is
admirably adapted for the purpose, covering
an area OF three thousand six hundred
square feet. In addition Mr.. William Rine-
hart has extended the use Of his new dwell
ing for the comfort and convenience of those
coming from distance, which will be fitted
up with ladies' and gents dressing rooms,
and where generous lunch will he served
This promises be most enjoyable affair,
ut the same time affording ample opportu-
nifty for those who take an interest in the
improvement and education Of the young
and rising generation and spreading the
usefulness and influence of the Sabbath
Schools.
Miss Mettie Warfield was married to Mr.
Hefner ON Tuesday last in the Presbyterian
church at Boyd's Station, Rev. X. II. Muir
ply, officiating.
Mrs Benson, nee Miss Bell Murphy has
returned from her wedding tour and is So
journing at the residence of her father, G. r.
Murphy, Esq, of this place.
Dame rumor reports that the handsome
postmaster, VIM. II. Buxton, is about to
lead to the altar one Of Clarksburg's favored
daughters He has the well wishes Of host
Of friends. b.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
THE BEST DRILL.

THE KELLER Grain, Seed and Fertil,
4 cling DRILL, the beat without n abi
and Drill without . fault. The most per-
fet FertilisinE distributor In use, 10 which
Thousands OF Farmers will testify who have
used II. Eight hundred OF these Drills were
sold Ia the season Of 1878 and 1850 short Of
filling orders.
The Keller can be seen al all the prominent
points on the principal lines OF railroad. Our
Agents will take pleasure In showing Farm
srs the important advantages this Drill has
over all others and give all the necessary in
formation wanted.
This Drill seeds no praise, asst has estsb-
lished It's reputation by lis own merits asd
every Drill Is branded THE BEST, being pro-
nounced so by all who use them For infor.
motion, apply or address
STEWART 4 PRICE,
General Agents, Frederick, Md.
sep it--y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
DEATHS.

>~~S~~~~~~~~~~-~-~~~-~~-~>
DIED, near Gaithersburg, Nd, on Tues
day morning, May 25th, 1880, WILLIAM
JESSUP, son Of Catharine Plat and VIM.
J. Cooke
DIED, in the Lord, on the 18th Of May,
at 1915 A. NJ, at Clean Drinking, Mont
gomery county, Nd, Capt. JOHN COURTS
JONES, in the 18th year Of his age, formerly
Of the United States Navy and Revenue
Service, son Of the late Major John Courts
Jones and grandson Of the late Col Robert
Hanson Harrison, Confidential Secretary OF
Gen. Washington, and at the time Of his
death Judge Of the Supreme Court
DIED, on May 2lst, 1890, at Edwards
Ferry, Montgomery county, Nd, CLARA
CLAUDINE OFFUTf, daughter OF w. J.
and Annie X. Offnit, aged year, z months
and II days.
The Lord loveth whom lie chastcneth.
Consoled should her loving parents be in
knowing that they have that blessed privi-
lege Of meeting their darling Claudio ON that
celestial shore where death nor sickness
ever come, and the weary are ut rest. Al
though she has persisted like blossom
from your loving embrace, yet double will
be your Joy and bliss when that meeting
comes 10 part no more.
Sweet be thy sleep beneath the sod,
Away from this bleak world Of care,
Where thy spirit dwelIs with God,
In a heavenly world 80 fair.
Farewell my little darling G.,
But not forever more;
You'll not forget 10 wait for me
On that celestial shore. AFRIEND.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Stra wberry Festival

strawberry Festival.--A church fair
and strawberry festival will he held in Col
Boyd's new building, at Boyd's Station, for
the benefit Of the Presbyterian church of
that place, ON Wednesday, June I'd. For
the comfort of those coming from distance
lunch will be provided. The fair and festi-
val will be continued through the day and
evening. The public are cordially invited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
How TO Make Town pro,per,-rhe


Hagerstown Mail, Of last week announces
the project OF establishing in that town a
number of new manufacturing establish
ments, among them chair factory one for
the manufacture of wagon materials and an
organ factory.
For the chair works, lot, costing $3.50,
has been purchased by several citizens, and
it is proposed TO erect on it building cost
ing $500, the whole to be presented to the
manufacturer with the proviso that he shall
continue to prosecute the business and to
employ not less than ten hands, When he
fails to comply with these conditions, the
property can be sold to repay the money
that has been advanced. In the meantime he
will have the privilege of repaying at any
time the money advanced and possessing
the property absolutely. A large spoke fac
tory, founded on the above plan is now in
successful operation there, and several other
propositions to start factories there have
been made to leading citizens.
Speaking Of the above industries, the pa
per goes on to say; "A simple calculation
will show our people what an advantage it
is to have these factories in the town. The
chair factory, for instance, would employ
not less than ten hands, to whom would be
paid five or six thousand dollars year
Every cent of this money would then go
into the hands of our business men, for it
would all be spent for the necessaries of life.
The question is, how much will our bust
ness men be willing to pay to have that sum
Of money brought to the town from abroad
and distributed among them in trade"
The example Of the enterprising citizens
of Hagerstown is one worthy to be followed
by the people of Rockville and other towns
in the county and State. When business
men come among us, looking for situations to
establish manufactures, let them be encour-
aged and not snubbed at the threshold by the
Encouraging talk Of old croakers and de-
mand for exorbitant prices for idle and I'M
productive town lots. In this go-ahead age
an interest in something practical must be
evinced by all who wish to build up town.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
TAX SALE.
jan 13--yn

I'D Collector OF Taxes for the Fifth Election
District Of Montgomery county, I will offer at
public sale TO the highest bidder, on the prem
ises
On WEDNESDAY the 9th day Of June,
1880, ai the hour OF balf-pasi eleven o clock,
A. ~. for the purpose OF paying The taxes due
the State and County. for the years 1876 aud
1877, The following described real estate Tor
40 much thereof us may be necessary for thai
purpose, viz:
Pari Of II tract Of lnnd called "Fticndship
Enlarged" and part Of n tract Of land called
lizard Struggle" lying and being IN said
Montgomery county, aud continuing one
hundred and ninety nine and three-fourths
acres OF land, more or less, which were c0u-
veyed 10 certain Adolph N. W. Birg'eldt
by n certain James !. Fowler and Susannah
Fowler, his wife. BY deed bearing date the
iwenty-six,h day Of April, in the year eiph-
teen hundred aud sixty Mae and recorded
among the Land Records Of said Monigomery
comfy 10 Liber u. y p, Noe, folio 433 Ac, as
sessed Tor lhr year 1876 in he name of Ado'ph
". W. Birgieldi. and for the year 1877, 10 the
name Of Pauline Birgfeldt.
This property lies on the public road lead
ing from The Washington, Colesyille and A sh-
ion Turnpike, nj The White Oak 10 Browns
store. ond adjons the lands OF John NJ Clark,
Cornelius W Beali, William W. Rapley aud
others
The following is q statement Of the taxes
due
ADoLPH N. W. BfRGFELDT, On
To State and County taxes for 1887 on
So, 0o3 90, at 81. 90 on each 800. $50. %
Interest from January !, 1876.
PAULINE BlRGFELDT, Dn.
To State aud Couniy TAX fur 1877 on
SO 2ss 90, NJ 95t cents on each 800 1853. SO
Interest from January !, 1873.
Terms Of Sae-.-cash
MAURICE J WELLER,
my Also Late Collector.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Country Turnpikes.-A correspondent

Country Turnpikes.-A correspondent
of the Hagerstown Mai gives some interest
ing points concerning the Hagerstown and
Sharpsburg turnpike, which was finished
about the year 1850 Itcost 500, 000-about
$4,000 per mile. A part of it was built by
sub-contactor for 81 500 per mile. Before
the pike was built it cost the county to repair
the mud road $24o per annum; in twenty
years it cost the county for repairs $4,000.
The County Commissioners reluctantly sub
scribed for $500 of stock in the Sharpsburg
turnpike. They were afraid it would not
pay. Since 1850 Washington county has
received dividends annually on its stock.
On the old mud road from 1910 to 1850 the
county paid for repairs, $4,000. From 1860
to 1880 the county received for dividends
$4,147
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
TRIAL OBJ SELP-BINDBRS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 10 nc.
IN cordaace with the following rssoluiion:
"Resoieed In view Of the dissaiisfaciion ex-
pressed by the several parties interested Ia re-
speci 10 the award OF premiums on binders,
the Montgomery Agricultural Society have
determined 10 offer 4 premiam OF S26 tor the
best Binder entered for premium at Geld
trial, TO he held Ia the harvest season Of 1880,
OF which due notice shall lie Ri,sa. The So
cis;y can In NO other manner determine the
merits OF this class Of machinery. Commit.
tee TO he appointed at first animal meeting VI
the Society"
This was adopted by the Board Of Man
agsnient OF the Agricultural Society Of Mant-
gomery county, Maryland, al q meeting held
the 9Th Of September, 1870, and there will be =
trial OF Binders, 10 take place on the farm OF
Mr. 8. NJ Lyddane, about quarter OF mile
from the Rockville Depot on tho old Balti-
more road, during The approaching harvest,
on some day 10 be hereufisr named. Of which
the earliest practicable sofies will be gives.
Exhibitors wishing 10 compete for the above
premium must notify the Secretary cf The
Society on or before the lsi day Of June nYrt
OF their inteniioa. They will be expected To
have their machines aud teams 90 the ground
and In readiness 10 commence operations
promptly at 10 o'clock on the day named -
The machines viii BE- operatsd under the di.
recii0n Of The awarding committee
The farmers OF the couafy ssd ths pahic
generally are cordially invited 70 aifand.
The committee Is as follows: Joseph While,
chairman; N. u, Onuti, George W. Hilton,
Josiah W. Jones aud Jshn Bready.
BY order Of the Beard
q. W PRETTYMAN, Ssc'y,
apr Ie-1 Rockville, va.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Democrats, Remember that

row Saturday. is the day fixed for holding
NE Primary Meetings in this county 1t is
the duty of every man to attend these meet
ings and use his best endeavors to send del
egates to the two conventions to have men
placed in nomination for the various offices
who are capable. and who will discharge
their obligations without fear, favor or af
fiction. See notice Of primary meeting in
another column
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

A Shooting Affair Monday last,
Il. G. Fisher a lock keeper below the Great
Falls, was shot by boatman named Jere-
miah Smith, the shot taking effect in the
side just above the hip joint. Drs. Caraher
and Maddox probed for the ball but were
unable to find it. Three shots were fired
only one of which took effect The wound
is not Of a very dangerous character Smith
was committed TO Jail.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Appslassa.--Thsfo following persons h.v

Appeiated.--Thef following persons have
been appointed enumerators Of the census foI
this county y. l.. Bell, Luther NJ. Watkins
Philip @. Dudrow, Upton G. Darby. Jno II
Williams. H. A. Dawson. Joshua 9. Gilpin
VIM +. Lazenby, j. 5. Bohrcr. Jr., samuel
Soper. Thos. r. Ward, X q. StabIer, Wash
ington Bowie. Their duties commence on
the ist and continue during the month o.
June. for which they will receive u pei
day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28


DY virtue of the authority vested In me
I'D MS Collector OF Taxes for the Fifth Elec-
lion District Of Montgomery county, ! will
Offer Al public sale 10 the highest bidder, on
the premises, 10 said Montgomery county, on
WEDNESDAY, the 9th of June, 1880,
al The hour OF eleven O'Clock, A. N for the
purpose Of paying the taxes due the State and
county Tor the years 1876 and 1877, the fol-
loving described Real Estate, Tor 70 much
thereof rs may he necessary for that purpose
viz:
All that tract ofland, lying and being In said
Montgomery comfy called lizard Struggle, T"
containing twenty.three acres OF land. more
or les, assessed In The name Of isaiah Shaw.
This tract OF land 10 situated 10 the fifth
Election District OF said Montgomery county,
on the NORTHWEST Branch and adjoins ihe
lands Of Ms Pauline Birgfeldi. William W
Rnpley and Others.
The following 10 u statement Of the taxes
due
ISAIAH SHAW, DR..
To State and County Tax for 1876. on
$4l4.00. at 100 cents on each 500. - IA
Interest from January LIST, 1877.
To State aud County Tax for 1877, on
$4l4.O0, At oct cents on each 800. 80 -
Interest from January LIST, 1877.
Terms Of Sale--Cash.
MAURICE J. WELLER,
may i4-iso Late Collector
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28


DY VIRTUE Of the authority vested in
- me as Collector OF Taxes for the Fifth
Election District Of Montgomery county, |
will offer al public sale to the highest bidder,
on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, the 9th of June, 1880,
NJ The hour Of half past eleven O'Clock, A.
NJ, for the purpose Of paying the taxes due
the State and county for the years 1873 and
1879, the following described real estate, Tor
40 much thereof rs may be necessary for the
PURPOSE viz:
Part OF II tract OF land called "Friendship
Enlarged, " and part of II tract OF land called
Hard Struggle" lying and being in said
Montgomery county, and containing one hun
dred and nineiy-nine and three-fourths acres
oi land, more or less, which were conveyed
TO certain Adolpb NJ. W. Birgfeldt BY u
certain James I. Fowler and Susaanah Fow-
Ter, his wife, by deed bearing date the TWEEN
iy-sixih day OF April, In the yenr eighteen
hundred and sixty mine, and recorded among
the Land Records OF said Montgomery coun.
:, IN Liber II. y. r., No. 9, folos 43s, &c,
and assessed IN the name OF Pauline Brig
feIdt
This property lies on the public road lead
lug fron the Washington, Colesvile and
Ashton Turnpike, at the White Oak, to
Browns Store, and adjoins tbs lands OF John
NJ. Clark. Cornelius W. Beall, William W.
Rapley and others
The following isa statement Of the taxes
due
PAULINE BIRGFELDT, Dr..
To State aud County taxes for the yea.
1873; on SO, 2sb, at 81 OF on each
3ieO.."......... ......"."...... .....Y6s 20
Interest from January LIST, 1879.
To State and County taxes for the year
1879, on SO, 285, at 90 cents on each
plUU,.......... ...........S1O 30
Interest from January lst, 1880.
Terms Of Sale--Cssh.
JOHN W. BELL,
mas l4-tso I.aie Collector.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
TRIAL OF MOWERS.

A 7 a meeting Of ihs Board of Manage
"A ment OF the Agricultural Society OF
Nom Romery County, Maryland. the Presi-
dent stated that a proposition had been made
TO him by an agent Of certain moving tns-
chine that u The Soeiety wosld have a field
contest OF Moving Machines daring the COM
Ing harvest aud Al least four di1erest ma
chimes should enter, the losers In the con-
test would purchase the winning machine
aud present IL the Society.
II was ordered, upon motios, that the Sec
Rotary publish said proposition with the
statement that II at least four different ma
chinss apply 70 the Secretary for admission
10 this trial before the list day Of June neIt,
the trial shalt take place upon the terms afors-
said. The time, place, &c., shall be deter
mined, and The committee appointed 10 due
time and each contestant daily noiifed.
o. W. PReTTYMAN.
apr 3O--lfo Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
The AgricuiisraI seoIsty.--At

The Agricultural seciety---At q
meeting OF the Board Of Nenagers Of the Az
ricutural Society held on Thursday Goth
inst, Il Was. aetcrmined n charge fifty In
sto,.d eftwsnty live cent? for single admis-
sion, q, three iicteis isr ohe dollar An ad.
diiionsl rule was sddpted 10 the effect that
no article ~ 49, shall be placed on exhi-
bition dunlis de snnual fairs Of this Society
unless The exhibitor thereof shall present q
membership certificate TO the entry clerk
and it shall be the duty Of the entry clerk %
attach the number Of said membership GER
tifcate on any and all articles and stock at
the time the same are placed ON exhibition.
The committee shall award no premium on
any article or stock unless the said number
il thereto attached.
Entries for the binder contest are full.
The Osborne, Mccormick, Buckeye and
separate binders will enter the field.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

Local Option.-The Local Option coun-
ty convention meets in this place on Tues
day next, and the following gentlemen, ap.
pointed at meeting of April Goth, are re-
quested TO be present: A. b. Davis, G. w
Walker, Jackson Day, Benz. Fawcett, Edw.
Burton, r. T. Bentley, G. G. Porter, J. +.
Wilson, Dr. Maynard, d. II. Bouic, Frank
Poole, G.. X. Rice, Henry Renshaw, NJ. H.
Austin, r. p. Hays, S. w. Davis and SAM
Gator, as their duty will be to appoint the
District Committees and organize the Coun-
ty Auxiliary Alliance for the coming cam
paign.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Boyd's station Items.

OS'eS Jugs aiS PiCiithui.
The Sunday School has been opened
again for the summer
1t has been very dry and dusty but the
refreshing rain which fell within the last
few days was of vast benefit to the crops
and gardens
Concert, tableaux, and speaking by the
colored people at their school house on Mon
day night, the proceeds for the benefit of
their church.
Miss Alice Williams, of Frederick county,
is visiting her uncle, Mr.. ]. L. Williams.
MIR. Miller and wife, of Virginia, are the
guests of Col. ]. A. Boyd
On Wednesday evening, 10Th inst, Miss
Nettie Warfield was married to Mr.. Heffner,
ofSykesville After the ceremony the happy
couple took the train for Baltimore
The Whitsuntide holidays passed off very
pleasantly here; some of the young folks
went fishing while others enjoyed them
selves boating on Mr.. Hoyle's mill dam.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28


II is said that George Mccormick has sold
his mill and lands To a Mr.. Shaw Of Fred
erick county.
We are glad 10 say that DIR. G. f. Willett
Is improving and may be out again in three
or four weeks.
The Rev. Mr.. Schorr preached a sermon
at the Hall of X. Of p, Sunday evening To a
large congregation.
Rain that was much needed, has paid US a
friendly visit, consequently the prospect for
wheat and corn is better.
A Sunday School was instituted at Great
Falls school house last Sunday, with John
Collins as superintendent Finy scholars
were enrolled. 9lH
Cut worms and ants are playing havoc
with the corn crop. Mr. f. Kilgour and
others had to furrow out and plant their
crop over again.
A coIored Sunday School was organized
at the Montgomery Gold Mines Joseph
Torey, colored, superintendent The school
starts with sixty schYlars.
Mr.. John G. Stone, Of Philip, has bought
the property belonging to the Council heirs
at this place for $25 per acre. There are
about 200 acres in this tract.
Bass fishing is poor owing 10 their spawn
ing at which time they do not "bite." A
number Of fine shad and sun perch are taken
daily. Some fine rock fish ARE occasionally
caught.
Again the boats are running ~ their full
capacity. All the companies have agreed
and do give the amount asked, viz: $i.10.
This outlook is favorable 70 those interested
In the canal
Mrs. Thomas Sullivan willis on her way
70 Washington last Friday. her horse became
frightened and upset the buggy. Mrs. s. was
considerably bruised and the buggy belong
ing ~ Mr.. II A. Garrett, was demolished.
--s-~--- -
sunday schools Organized Rev. II.
Greenfield Schorr, the State Missionary Of
the Maryland sunday school Union, organ
lied, on last Sunday, three new sunday
Schools, one at Seneca, another at Great
Falls schosl house, and the third At the Gold
Mines. The total number Of scholars Il 1856
and teachers rs. At9A. NJ, he organized
the seneca school and preached at iOl A.
~ AT ZIP. NJ, he organized Great Falls
Sunday School, and preached at 3P. II.
At A P. NJ. oyanized the Gold Mine Sun
day School and preached 1t r. NJ. At7i
7. NJ. he preached at Knights Of Pyihia-
Hall at Great Falls 70 . very large congre.
cation.
Whilst in Montgomery county Rev. Mr.
Schorr has distributed $50 tract, granted b
Sunday schools in need, nearly 70 Bibles
and 80 Testaments.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
vennor rrophesying Agaia-Il

Vennor Prophesying Agaia-In a
note to the Albany argus, he says, :" l believe
that June will be an intensely hot month on
the whole, but the end of the present month,
and probably the first of june will be fall
like, with frosts again. July will be ter
ribe month for storms, with terms of in.
tense heat, but another fall-like relapse, with
frosts, will in all likelihood occur few days
before the Goth. fear the storms of thun-
der and hail will be of unusual severity dur
ing July must claim the veriication OF
my prediction relative to IA cold wave with
frosts over large portion of the United
States been the 10th and 10Th of May"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
FIELD TRIALS
or
CHILLED PLOws /! /!

A 1.-THE Annual Fair OF the Wayne County.
IA N y, Agricultural Society, the prsm.-
ums on Plows we're decided by a field trial,
on Septembe- %, 1879, under the supervision
OF COMMITTEES Of Judges selected BY the So
cieiy The result Of the draft test, as pub
lished In the Wayne County Democratic Pres
OF October |, 1879, isas follows:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Attention CremsiIn Lodge, No. e,

NtIchttUH CFSHHtffh Lodge, No. %.
X OfP.--An anniversary sermon will be
preached By the Rev. Z. b. Prettyman on
Sunday June 18th, 1880, at ~ O'Clock p. NJ.
All members of the Order are respectfully
requested b attend and bring their families.
Tho public are also requested 10 attend.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

TsHE Subscriber wishes 10 purchase, 81 the
i HIGHEST MARKET RATES,
any qunRty VI W OOL.
xa- Persons hsvisr this article for sale are
requested 10 call Al my Store Or address me
By mail.
~. A. DAWSON.
apr 30--f Rockville, Nd.