Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-11
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Town Hall Meeting.-Agreeable to
previous notice the citizens of Rockville
and vicinity assembled at the Court House
on Saturday evening last to listen to the re-
port of committee appointed at previous
meeting and take such other steps as the
emergency of the case required.
The meeting was called to order by j. w.
Warner, Esq, who in a brief business like
manner stated the object OF the meeting
The committee, consisting of Jas. b. Hem
derson, H. w. Talbot and VIM. " Bouic,
Jr., Esqs., reported articles incorporating the
Rockville Town Hall Company.
1t was moved by +. B. Prettyman, Esq,
that subscription be offered to those de-
string to take stock in the Company at the
rate authorized by the articles of incorpora-
ton, viz ten dollars per share, and that af-
ter all present who wished to do so had sub
scribed that Board of Directoss be elected
b. the stockholders This motion was agreed
to.
The sum of twenty-one hundred dollars
was at once subscribed by those present.
The stockholders then elected the following
gentlemen to serve as Directors for the en-
suing year, viz; Messrs. N. d. Offutt, S.
G. Jones, w. V. Bouic, JI., H. w. Talbot,
E. B. Prettyman, j. J. Higgins and W. II.
Rabbit. The Board is authorized to elect
its President, Secretary and Treasurer, by
the articles of incorporation, and the fol-
lowing offices have been filled accordingly
by the gentleman named: President, N. ID.
Offutt; Secretary, ]. ]. Higgins Treasurer,
w. V. Bouic, Jr.
1t was the intention to fix the sum at S.
900, but on motion Of Mr.. N. ID. Offutt the
sum was increased to $1,000, and was so en-
tered upon the charter incorporating the
company. 1t was thought best to add the
last $1,000 so as to have a sufficient sum to
erect a hall of which our people might well
feel proud, and if the original sum had been
inserted it might have been inadequate
1t is evident our people are not gong to
cripple the Directors for want of funds !;
they have voted ample means, and we hope
to chronicle the pleasing fact in short time
that every cent of stock has been taken and
as soon as the snow disappears ground will
be broken and this long needed structure
commenced. We speak advisedly when we
say that the Board of Directors is composed
of our most substantial citizens and are
well-known for their thoroughgoing tact
and business talents
A meeting will be he held in the Court
House tomorrow evening when other and
important measures will be placed on foot
to further the interests Of the Hail.
| A Brilliant Wedding.-On Tuesday
afternoon last, az 4:30 o'clock, by the Rev.
G. w. Tyler, Mr.. John Stone and Miss Eudo-
cha Claggett, daughter of the late CRATIC
Claggett, Esq, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony. At the hour mentioned quite
large congregation of friends of the high
contracting parties had assembled to witness
the solemn and impressive ceremonies. The
bridal party advanced to the altar in the fol-
lowing order: The groom, escorted by usher
Mr.. H. G. Harrison, by the right aisle, while
the bride and bridesmaids entered the chapel
by the left aisle, and were escorted by DIR.
Gray Smith, the ate ndants arriving as fol-
lows: Miss Ida Caggett, of Jamestown,
and Mr. John A. Carter Miss Annie Stone,
sister of the groom, and Mr. Charles Stone
Miss Mamie Carter, of this town, and Mr..
Jas. Claggett, of Jamestown.
| The bride and attendants were dressed in
French muslin, the costumes were made en-
train style, and of virgin whiteness. Over
the bridal veil wreath of orange blossoms
decorated the brow of the fair bride. The
gentlemen were attired in black with much
elegance and taste
Miss Lucy Stone presided at the organ
and rendered in excellent style wedding
March" the music of which thrilled the au-
dience with delight and pleasure
The windows of the chapel were dark
ened and the wax candles sent soft, mellow
light upon surrounding objects. The interior
having been elegantly and tastefully decorat-
ed with evergreens, arches and pyramids of
| EhIo uOWcIS, anu WHlic llSJcnluB W Tie SOl-
emn and impressive ceremony we were re-
minded of the beautiful lines from Thomp-
sons Seasons
"But happy they, the happiest of their kind,
| Whom gentle stars unite, and in one fate
| Their hearts, their fortunes and their beings
blend"
After receiving hurried congratulations
rom their friends, the bridal party drove to
the residence Of Darius Claggett, Esq, where
a sumptuous repast awaited them and where
they received their friends. Many costly and
valuable gifts were donated the happy cou-
Pile, which In after years will prove sweet
souvenirs of the day when hand in hand
they pledged their future happiness To each
other.
We extend our thanks for q quantity of
delicious brides cake presented TO us, and
offer our congratulations TO the happy cou-
pie for 9 long and prosperous life.
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