Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-11-23
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Town and Country.

on the 18th of December.
Mr. Samuel Darby has been commissioned
as Chief-Judge of the Orphans Court.
Mr.. Thomas Poole continues to in lie 8
critical condition. His affliction is an at.
fiction of the kidneys.
The number of cattle purchased by our
citizens this Fall for grazing purposes has
increased several fold.
The commissions for the recently elected
county officers are now in the hands of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
We are informed that the corn crop Of
the present year in this county promises
10 equal if not excel that Of several former
years.
BY reference to the timetable, in another
column, it will be seen that some change has
been made in the running of trains ON the
b. & o. Railroad.
On Monday evening last, David, little
son of Mr.. Samuel Brady, aged 10 years,
fell from loaded wagon and was run over,
crushing his thigh
Mr.. VIM. M. Fowler will please accept
our thanks for a box of delicious fried oys.
tiers. He furnishes them in every style, at
reasonable prices.
The mission at st. Mary's Catholic church,
this place, which was to begin on Decem-
her 10th, has been postponed 10 next June,
as a more favorable season.
Last week some thieves entered the diaries
of Messrs Robert Thrift, James H. Clagett
and that of his son, near Gsithersburg, and
stole large lots of butter aud cream.
Every one has will and mind to think
for himself, yet many will 60 about hack
ing and coughing until friend recon-
mends DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for that
cough.
On Saturday last Mr.. BENZ. ]. Jones, re.
siding near Dickerson's Station, cut two of
his entire fingers off and mutilated the
other two of his right hand in a cutting
box while cutting fodder.
Joseph DIETRICH, Of this town, and for a
long time an employe at the depot here, has
been appointed Taller tosucceed Mr. Kings.
bury, who has filled the position for long
time very acceptably to our people.
The Presbytery of Maryland began its
session in the Presbyterian church at this
place yesterday. Besides other business the
installation Of Rev A. Il. Graham, as pastor
of the church here and at Bethesda, will take
place. Services will be- held on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. W. o. Green, formerly of this place,
hut now in the employ Of the Wood Har.
vesting Machine Company, in New York,
met with quite severe accident on the l4th
instant, in having one Of his hands badly
lacerated by coming in contact with the
needle Of elfbinding harvester.
Mr.. Charles Stewart, well-known citizen
died at his residence near Sligo, this county,
on Sunday last. Mr.. Stewart was very
popular man and al one time wealthy con-
tractor He was buried on the Goth instant,
in Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown, by Rev.
J. b. Avirett He leaves widow and sew.
eral grown sons.
The many friends of Mr.. John W. Bell
will be panied TO learn of his death, which
occurred at Mount Hope, Baltimore, on
Tuesday last Mr.. Bell was very favorably
known in all parts Of the county, and was
for some years Collector of the 9Th District
city, an honest and useful citizen.
81. Mary's Institute, at this place, under
charge Of Misses Dugan and Valley, has
for years enjoyed the reputation of being
one Of the finest educational institutions ia
this section of the State. Great care is
taken in the training of Young ladies placed
under their care, and while enjoying all the
comforts and pleasures of home they are
subject to strict rules of restraint. We cor
daily recommend this school 10 parents and
guardians.
Mr.. Noyes, Of Gaithersburg, claims that
he was unjustly put off train on the NJ
b. railroad one day last week, and through
his counsel, Messrs. Peter & Henderson, has
entered suit against the company for dam.
ages. His intention was TO purchase tick.
1T from Gaithersburg to Washington, and
the fare for that distance he paid, but by
mistake the ticket agent gave him ticket
to Rockville This mistake was not discov.
cred by Mr.. Noyes until his attention was
called to it by the conductor, who removed
him from the train.
Hon. Geo. Peter filed bill of injunction
on Monday last, restraining the County
Commissioners from paying to Mr.. E. b
Prettyman his bill for indexing the Land
Records of this county. The case will be
argued before the Court tomorrow. This
matter has been under discussion for a long
period of time and, as we stated at the be
ginning, that if Mr. Prettyman was entitled
by law to the amount Of his bill he should
he paid; If not, the Commissioners should
not levy the amount for him. We are nov
glad to see that the matter is brought directly
before the Court for final settlement.
Parties interested in Fruits, Flowers ant
Vegetables should send TO A. NJ. Purdy, o
Palmyra, N. Y, for his 40 page catalogue
of plants, trees, &c. The drawings therein
of the newer Fruits, Grapes, Strawberries
Raspberries, Blackberries, Russian Mul
berry, &c, &C., are very fine He ais
publishes 20 page monthly paper calleC
THE Fruit Recorder and Cottage Gardner,
which is exceedingly valuable. and tina
now has a large circulation in every Stat
and Territory. However, as he sends tn
catalogue and II specimen copy Of the pape
free to all applicants, we advise our readers
to send for copy of both and satisfy your
self as TO their value.
Col. Jas. M. Schley, prominent lawye
Of Cumberland, Md, died at his residence
November 10th, Of paralysis. Mr.. Schle