Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-07-27
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Baltimore and Washington are now con.
nected by telephone
About forty families, principally from the
District of Columbia, are now located at
Washington Grove.
Rev. G. M. Ker, of Pittsburg, Pa, will
preach in the Jamestown Presbyterian
church on Sunday morning next
Although the hotel of Mr.. Jno. H. Kelch-
ner has been completed but a short time it
is now full of summer boarders.
August 9th is the time appointed for the
meeting of the Republican State Central
Committee. A love-feast is anticipated
Mrs. Sarah Hall, widow Of the late J. w.
Hall, died at her residence, near barnes
town, on the Gath instant, aged 81 years
Rev. A w. Graham, pastor-elect, will
preach in the Presbyterian church, this
town, on Sunday next at 10t o'clock, A. M.
We are glad to notice the return of our
distinguished legal friend from his trip To
Leesburg, Va, where he has been visiting
one of Richmond's fair bellies. This is
secret.
On Monday evening last, at meeting of
the Town Commissioners, C. W. Prettyman
was elected rs Clerk to the Board and NJ
Green appointed Bailiff for the ensuing
year.
The Rev. c. X. Nelson, d. d., will offici-
ate ID. W on next Sunday, the Goth inst,
in st. Peters, Poolesville, at 1890, A. NJ,
and in Christ Church, GAINESVILLE, at $3.50,
PM
Mr.. Robert Williams, son Of Washington
Williams, died at the Summit Hotel, Gath
easburg on Sunday morning last Of paraly-
sis. His remains We're inferred at Glen
wood Cemetery.
Much complaint is heard in regard to the
failure of the Town Commissioners in not
having the drainage of certain streets at
tended to at once, and thus prevent sickness
in the community.
One hundred and twenty canal boats, car
ring 1860 tons of coal, left Cumberland
last week for the ports of Georgetown and
Alexandria, the greater portion being for
the former place
We have been requested to say that if the
weather should be rainy on Wednesday
next, the 1st of August, the picnic to be
given at Goshen at that time will be post
poned until the next fair day
The Registers met here on Tuesday last to
make out their bills against the State for
services, in accordance with the recent rul-
ings of the Court of appeals The amount
of S48 is due the Register in each district.
Miss Emma, daughter of Mr.. Washington
Day, died at her fathers residence, near this
place, on Saturday evening last, in the nth
year of her age. The disease which caused
her death, after only weeks sickness, was
rheumatism.
Departed this life, at his residence in
Woodvile, Prince Georges county, Md,
on the 10Th instant, after protracted illness
of heart disease, DIR. John G. Thomas, father
OF the Rev. Henry Thomas, of Poolesville,
this county, in the 61st year of his age.
The tournament at Colesville on Thurs
day of last week was a success, twelve
knights participating. The prizes were won
by Messrs. Kemp, Wylie, Sugarhoe and
Scaggs. The proceeds, which were large,
were donated to the building of hall at
that place.
Captain J. p. Dukehart, formerly mana
cf nj
on Tuesday placed in the Potomac, near
Cumberland, six soft-shell terrapin taken
from the Ohio river. He is confident that
they will breed rapidly. These terrapins
grow to large size, and are choice eating.
Five hundred deaths from cholera in the
city of Cairo, Egypt, in twenty -four hours
is record sufficient TO startle the most I'M
thinking person; but when it is remembered
that Cairo's population does not exceed two
hundred and fifty thousand the full extent
OF the visitation can be better understood.
Since Rockville has become quite sum-
mer resort for families from the crowded
cities, and is likely to greatly improve in
that respect by the competition of our two
large new hotels the want of first-class
laundry is much felt. There is a chance for
some enterprising citizen to build up good
paying business.
The lot opposite the Court House has
been leased by the County Commissioners
to Mr.. Jno. II. Kelchner II is question
with those learned in the law whether or
not all public land within the corporate
limits is under the control Of the Town
Commissioners, according to the charter of
the corporation.
Judge John II. Vinson was attacked with
cholera morbus in Washington city on
Wednesday evening last. The attack was
so severe that the Judge, on his return to
this place, was carried from the depot to his
residence. A physician remained with him
nearly throughout the night, but on Thurs
day morning he was better.
We are pleased to learn that Mr.. Chas. +.
Sommers, who left here for the West some
three weeks ago, has secured position in
wholesale hardware house in Cincinnati.
He has the best wishes Of his numerous
friends here for future success and they feel
sure that he will deserve it by his business
capacity and gentlemanly conduct
At meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the Washington Grove Camp Meet
ing Association held on Tuesday last it was
resolved not TO receive the rebate on Sunday
travel to the grove from the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. DIR. +. Howard, Maj. +. p.
Morgan and Mr.. Thos. Somervile were APP
pointed committee To notify the railroad
Of the decision Of the committee.
Howard House .-Those of our readers
visiting Washington will find the above
hotel one at which pleasant day or week
can be sDent and at very reasonable rates