Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
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Town and Country .

'"N" 'hS Pho'oiutc vi tue DdptlSt CHurcl
at this place.
The Festival advertised to take place a
Bethesda on the 10Th inst, has been in
definitely postponed
We are pleased to learn that William II
Jones, ESQ.,, of Medleys District, is recover
ing from his recent illness.
A large number of persons from this vi
cinity attended the Friends Meeting al
Sandy Spring, on Sunday last
An entertainment for the benefit Of the
M. E. Church South, of this place, will be
given at the Town Hall on July 18th.
Mrs. Rebecca Il. Veirs is making arrange
ments to erect large dwelling house ON
the lot recently purchased in the western
section of this place.
Our town is now full of Summer board.
ers, who appear to enjoy the grateful shade
and pure air, and also the entire absence OF
the festive mosquito.
Under the present efficient management
the G. & o. Canal is in fine condition from
Georgetown to Cumberland and is doing an
immense business.
Now that you have laid aside your winter
clothes, remember you can have them nicely
secured and ready for next season at Princes
at very low prices. See ad.
The Rev. Mr., Roundthaler Of Hagers-
town, viii preach Ia tin; Darncslown Pres
bylcriaIr Church, next Sabbath morning
the 18th Instant, at II o'ciock.
Another old and respected citizen has
passed away in the person of MIR. Samuel
Riggs, of G., who died at his home, neal
Goshen, ON Saturday last, aged rs years.
The annual commencement of Columbian
College took place at Lincoln Hall, Wash
ington, on the 18th instant Mr.. Lee Davis
Lodge, student from this county, will
please accept our thanks for AN invitation.
Mr.. VIM Cover, of Washington county
was fatally injured ON Saturday last by an
iron rod from corn -sheller, which was
broken off while the machine was in opera
ton and struck him violently ON the head
A farm horse, the property of Mr.. Thos.
Kelley, living Il short distance from this
place, died in the street here suddenly, OF
lockiaw, on Saturday night last The an
imal had Just returned from trip to Wash
ington
M, ,,a .ttstalaV ar al nur laI rsoI /.
ers is called TO the new advertisement OF
Kings Palace in another column. The rare
bargains offered in millinery and dress goods
should induce all to visit this superb estab-
lshment
A freight car broke loose from Il train on
the Metropolitan railroad, about ten miles
from Washington, on Wednesday evening
and rushed into the city at the rate Of forty
miles AN hour, turned the switch at II street
and ran to Bladensburg before it could be
stopped.
1t is said that the most satisfactory way
to destroy the cabbage worms is to take q
mixture OF half pound of hard soap and
kerosene oil each, in three gallons of water
two or three applications are sufficient. But
apply as often as it may prove necessary.
The extraordinary low prices at which
genuine solid gold watches are offered by X
Harris q Co., of Washington, d. c., should
induce call a. this popular establishment
All goods kept at this house are warranted
as represented Read adj. and give them
a call.
The 4th of Jtly next has been selected as
, the day for laying the corner stone Of st
Roses Catholic Church, on the old site neal
Gaithersburg Aiter the ceremonies pic
mic will be given by the ladies of the con
yregation. Full particulars see ad. in an
dher column.
Mr.. Perry b. Nrpin will accept thanks fol
an invitation to ittend the commencement
exercises of the law Department of Colum
bial University It the National Theatre
Wellington, ID. e., on Tuesday, the 12tl
instant Mr.. Turhn received the degree Of
bachelor II laws
IL mas ueeH very tliklnuly suggested tnu
if Commissioner West, of Washington, 9
former Louisiana lrpet-bagger, had beer
appointed Directoron the Canal Board il
would have been necessary TO strengthen
the "locks" Those Louisiana fellows ever
stole the Presidency Snce, you know.
The following freak of nature is reporteC
from the neighborliood of the Great Falls
Mr.. L. Hill, living IN that vicinity owns /
hen which recently batched chicken will
four legs and four fet, all perfectly formed
The fowl is in healthy condition ant
promises full growth. Here is chance
for Barnum.
On Friday last MI. John Heeter, Of tn
neighborhood of Hunting Hill, left at th
Office a lot OF the largest strawberries WI
have seen this season. They are Of Sharp
less variety, and ten Of them weighed eigh
ounces. Mr.. H. will he prepared this fall Il
furnish plants of the same variety to thos'
who wish to raise them.
Mr.. Albert king has purchased from w
II. Humphrey the house and lot opposite
Carr's hotel, which has been occupied b,
him for some time. The price paid wa
$l100. Mr.. King will at once improve tn
property by building, an addition next Il
the street, which wiz b. used as Tobacco,
tore and shaving saloon.
We have heard several of our citizen
omplaining of the filthy condition of th'
cutters on several of the streets in town
and particularly on what is known as tn
back lane" As the hot weather of Sum
uier is now upon us it is important tina
this matter should be attended to at once O
We may have much sickness in the com
munity.
The attention Of the travelling public
called to the card Of the Howard Hous,
Washington, ID. c., in this issue. Partie
visiting the Capital on business or pleasur
will find at this popular house every cor
y,nience and comfort they can desire an