Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1886-09-03
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Town and Country .

Correspondence without the name of the
writer will receive no attention at this office.
This county don't often get left. We had
the pleasure Of small cart hquake shock for
the opening of our Fair.
Mr.. Leonard Hays Poole, of this county,
has been appointed special agent to inves-
tigate Indian depreciation claims.
In order TO allow all connected with the
office to attend the Fair, we print our paper
one day in advance of the usual time.
"Rich, fragrant and fair" are the expires.
sions of those who smoke "Tansi.l's Punch"
&C. cigar. Sold at Owens Drug Store
The earthquake shock felt here on Tues
day night was experienced all over the
cDdntry, causing CONSERVATION in ma ny of
the large cities and towns.
Stone for piking Commerce street are now
being delivered and broken and will soon
be placed upon the said street by Thomas
Martin, the contractor.
Our fellow townsman, Mr. Jacob Poss,
had valuable cow killed by a train on
the Metropolitan Branch Railroad, near this
place, on Saturday morning last
The shock of an earthquake was expert
enced at this place on Tuesday night about
10 o'clock. Citizens in all parts OF the
town noticed the strange phenomenon.
The fine new brick building in course of
construction by Mr.. W. r. Humphrey, on
Montgomery avenue, this place, is now un'
der roof and promises, when completed, to
be an ornament to the town.
On Monday evening We were visited by
severe thunder storm, accompanied by
copious showers of rain, which will be quite
relief to farmers, enabling them to re-
sumo blowing for Fall crops
Mr. f. J. Durand, of New York, died in
Dodge City, Kansas, on August 22d. The
wife of the deceased was formerly Miss
Martha Holt, of this county, and sister of
the late Mrs. NJ. Green, of this place.
Mr.. ]. M. Heagy, to whom was awarded
the contract for laying the new pavement
Oh w uShiiSsoh otiCCb, hho WOlh
by placing sand on the line OF the proposed
pavement and will at once commence lay
ing the brick.
The ladies of the Baptist church at Pooles.
vile will hold Festival In the store room
of the Central Hotel, at that place, Thurs
day night, the 9th instant The proceeds
will be used for furnishing and repairing
the church. The public are invited to ut.
tend.
E. b. Barnum e. Co, the enterprising
clothing merchants of Washington, have u
fine exhibition of rustic goods at the Agri-
cultural Fair, which attract much attention
Barnum is evidently acquainted with the
wishes of our people, and hence his desire
TO come up To their wants.
A marriage license was issued at Wash
ington, d. c., ON Wednesday OF last week
for the union of Dr. Jas S. Fulks and Mrs
Mary A. Robinson, both of Baltimore. The
Doctor is II native OF this county, but has
resided in Baltimore and practiced his pro
fession there for several years past.
Sales of livestock at Drovers' Rest, Mon.
day, Aug. 30, are reported by Tavenner Bros.
as follows: Cattle-best, At TO Al cts. good,
A to Al cents; medium, 81 to cents; COM
mon, II to 81 cents 966 sheep and lambs
lambs, At to 8 cents; old sheep, p to 81 cts.
IS cows and calves from $25 to $50 Mar
ket brisk.
Rear Admiral John H. Russell has been
placed upon the retired list of the navy at
his own request, after forty years service.
His retirement will promote Commodore
Walter w. Queen, the commandant of the
Washington navy yard, to be rear admiral,
before his retirement for age, which takes
place shortly.
The wife of Gen. Samuel Sprigg Carroll
has filed an application for divorce in the
District of Columbia. Gen Carroll in his
plea states that his residence and that of his
wife is in this county and not in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and that the Court of the
District has no jurisdiction to try and de-
termine the case.
The popular dry goods house of W. w.
Burdete Il Co, of Washington city, has a
large and rapidly increasing trade with the
people of our county, and in their new AL,
in this issue, the firm give list of goods
and prices that cannot fail to please Read
their adj. and give them call, and you will
not be disappointed in securing bargains.
grand cavalcade and trial of horseman-
ship Of the Montgomery County Riding
Club will take place on the grounds OF Mr..
w. Wright, near Linden depot, on Tues
day, 18th instant. There will also be- game
of base ball by two of the best clubs In this
section of the State. Refreshments will be
furnished by the ladies Of Silver Spring
Parish
The pump at the intersection of Mont
gomery avenue and Fayette street, this town
was on Monday taken out OF the we'll, raised
higher and substantial platform placed
around it. This pump, being directly on thu
street. is used more than any other in tn,
town and IL great accommodation to the
travelling public. The citizens of that par,
OF the town who have spent their money
for years 10 keep il in repair deserve the
thanks Of all who enjoy its benefits.
The Sewing Machine Canyasser II