Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-04-13
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Town and Country.
Mr.. Henry Welt, of this town, has re,
turned from Europe.
Mr.. Fowler, of this place, wishes to pnr.
chase lambs. See adj
Mr.. VIM. Ii. Rabbit caught half a dozen
fine bass at Muddy Branch, this week.
Mrs R. 4. Veirs purchased the veirs farm,
on Saturday last, at $s2.01 per acre.
Sketches of Western Travel, by young
lady of this county, will appear next week.
Mr.. Uriah Bowman, died at his residence,
near Redland, of pneumonia on Friday last,
aged As years.
Thomas Moran, an old soldier, was run
over and killed by the Winchester train, on
Thursday Of last week.
This is not very good week for new adj
vertisements with us---we only have about
four columns. Circulation will tell
Montgomery is one of the nine counties
in Maryland entitled to a free scholarship in
st. Mary's Female Seminary.
Mr.. Richard A. Harding, former resi-
dent of this county, died in Washington on
the 9th inst. in the Sist year of his age.
John b. Brewer, of this town, has pur.
chased the farm of W. V. Bouic, Jr., con-
tanning 235 acres, adjoining the Aims House,
Tor $500.
Ne fish, excepting shad or herring, are
permitted to be taken from the Potomac
river above the Little Falls during the
month Of May.
A few days ago Mr. w. o. Kingsbury, of
this place, leit at our Office some specimens
OF parsnips grown by him, which are the
largest we have seen for years
On Monday morning last Nr. Albert Scott,
living on the farm OF IL. Lougbborough, ESQ,
in this county, had his right shoulder dis
located by being thrown from cart.
Two highly improved farms are adver-
Used at public sale in our columns this
week by Richard r. Beall, Esq, Attorney.
This is Il fine chance for investment.
Addresses upon womans' rights will be de-
livered at the Town Hall on this friday
evening, by Mrs. Nyman, Of New Ysrk,
and Mrs. Francis Miller, OF this county.
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Of next week concert and supper will be
given in the Town Hall under the auspices
of the ladies OF Christ =. l.. Church, this
town.
The great question among the ladies now
being where to secure the most fashionable
outfit for spring we take pleasure in calling
their attention 10 the new adj. of the New
Idea" store in Washington where the qnes-
ton is fully answered.
AT meeting of the Agricultural Society
Of Frederick county, held few days ago,
The action recently taken toprohibit the sale
of liquors or gaming privileges during the
iuture exhibitions was reconsidered and re-
ierred to the executive committee.
A gentleman hands US the following qnes-
ton for the amusement Of our readers who
are fond of figures "The head of fish is
inches long, the tail il as long as the head
and half the body, the body is as long as
the head and tail together, how long is the
fish 2"
The Maryland Presbytery opened We'd
nesday evening at the Presbyterian Church
in this place DIR. LeFevre was chosen mod.
orator and Rev p p. Flonrnoy was elected
clerk Up to the time of going TO press on
Thursday considerable business had been
transacted, pastiea'af@ o.lvT'l1h We shall
give next week.
Miss WilliamettaE T.. Porter died abher late
residence, near Poolesvile, this county, on
Friday evening last, of pneumonia. Miss
Porter was the accomplished principal Of
Briarly Hall, one Of the most llourishing ie-
male institutions of learning in this county.
She was followed 10 her last resting place
ON Sunday by very large concourse of rel
atives and friends.
No lady reader Of our paper should fail
10 peruse the new advertisement Of Lans'
burgh & Bro, in their usual place on the
fourth page The elegant styles and ex.
iremely low prices for dry goods there named
will no doubt attract their attention and in
duce n call at this magnificent palace o.
fashion. This store is well worth a visit
from all who desire to secure bargains
Read carefully and go and see for ySnr
selves.