Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-03-24

Town and Country.

stable for the Third district.
Those fond of fast trotters should read
the card of Mr.. Rob't G. Lester in another
column.
The bill to incorporate the Potomac Turn
pike Company has been read in the House
the first time.
The deaf mute, Ohio Baker, has been
found working upon farm near the Gold
Mine, in this county.
Capt John H. Russell, formerly of this
town, is to assist in the preparation of the
history of the late rebellion.
The building of the bridge over Watts
Branch, near Bells Mill, was let on Wednes.
day last to Mr.. Sam'l Boswell at $3.50.
Read the two Local Laws for this county.
These are the first of the season, and the
crop does not promise to be a large one.
The bill placing the power of appoint.
ment Of the Public School Commissioners
in the hands Of the Governor has passed the
oenaieA EaasT
The sale Of Mr.. Spurrier's personal prop
erty take place on the LIST of April next on
the Jamestown and Rockville road, near
Darnestowh.
The Senate dog law has passed in that
body and amended in the House to submit
it to the voters of this county for adoption
or rejection.
An amendment has been made to the bill
allowing the County Commissioners to take
stock in county turnpikes--"when the Com
missioners choose to do So"
Instead of standing at Rockville as pre-
viously published, Messrs Diamond & Mum
roes thoroughbred Percheron Stallion, Bel
mont, will stand at GAINESVILLE.
Thelot situated in the eastern part of
this town, belonging to NJ. Green, was sold
at SherifFs sale, Tuesday, to Mr. Seymour
Council, our energetic harness maker, for
$685..
A good chance to purchase stock, imple-
ments and household goods is offered at
the public sales of Mr. d S. Remsburg and
Alex. Broome, Administrator, advertised in
our columns to-day
During this week we have had the pleas
ure of meeting many of our patrons who
will please accept our thanks for kind wishes
for the continued success of our paper, &c,
especially the latter.
Mr.. Urner on Monday presented the fol-
lowing war claims from this county: Henry
Hurley, 1922; VIM. Matthews, $3.50; T..
w. Stonestreet, $l,16S; VIM. Boyer, $l5S,
and Mrs. Sarah Talbot. 81 1886.
Another addition to the attractions Of the
neatly kept store of Mr.. d. H. Bouic, in
this place, is large new glass show case
for the jewelry department, well filled with
beautiful designs In that branch of trade.
The late census indicates large decrease
of the number of white school children in
every county in the State excepting Frede-
rick and Alegany and small increase Of the
blacks. TIE decrease in this county is 1881,
which ltssens the appropriation $4,000 an
nually
In our columns this week will be found
the new advertisement of Mr.. ]. Sprigg
Poole, of Gaithersburg, informing our read
ers that he is now prepared to furnish Buck
eye Binders and all other implements at
prices as low as they can be had elsewhere.
Give him call.
The Subsidiary Board of Health for the
Eighth District met at DIR. VIM Z. Magru-
der's on the 18th instant. The health of the
district is good. Some discussion was bad
upon the subject of cistern water, and II
was suggested that letter from Dr. Chan
celor as to its healthfulness be furnished to
the county press.
Good health is impossible when the blood
is impure, or when it is thin and cold. I'm
der such conditions one disease after another
is developed. Boils, pimples, headaches
neuralgia, Rheumatism, etc, are the result
of impure blood, and the wisest course is tc
make the blood pure, rich and warm by the
use OF, Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Those desiring TO purchase dry good
suitable for spring and summer wear should
carefully read the advertisement of W. W
Burdette & Co, this week. In it will b
found everything needed in this line and
at prices which cannot fail to give satisfac
ton. Low prices and polite attention are
guaranteed at this popular establishment
F. L. Moore, of Georgetown, d. G., an,
Byers q Saunders, of this county, hav
made a fine display of self.binders, anC
other agricultural implements on the lot IL
front of the Court House, this week. Thes
gentlemen are working with considerable
diligence and patience to instruct the many
rpersons in attendance upon Court in the
use and value of their improved machinery
Our readers will want to know some
thing about George Williams, as he is tn
first of his color to participate In the DE-
alterations of the juries of this county
Monday morning early George was o
handaYaiting the Court House 10 be open
ed, neatly and Clearly attired and his blacl
skin glistened like it was creased wit
bacon. He was drawn upon the Gram
Jury and took his stand at the foot OF TIL
Jury box next to the railing awaiting To b
sworn. He took his position boldly an
as if independent Of the association of th
white jurors who were farther up in tn
box. He was the last To be sworn and lii
tened attentively TO a brief charge by Judg
Bouic. We are informed that when I'll
jury repaired 10 its room George was mad
inside bailiff at the door aud conduc
himself genteelly.
Potomac items.
To-day, Notwithstanding the rain, sprir
is ushered in with its balmy breezes,
warm sunshine and its gentle showers, whiC