Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-04
From Rockville.
BRILLIANT MARRIAGE INSTRUMENTAL ESTATE
MATTERs-PERSoNAL NOTES.
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Correspondence of The EVENING STAR
ROCKVILLE, Jan. 3, 1889.
One of the most brilliant and fashionable
marriages of the season took place at the Pres
byterian church here this evening at o'clock
the contracting parties being Mr.. Thomas Daw-
son, merchant of this place, and Miss Mary
A. Peter, the second daughter of Hon. George
A. Peter, president of the Maryland senate.
The altar of the church was Hastily decorated
with flowers and evergreens and surmounted
by an arch of brilliant lights. The BRIDE at
tired in a terra-cotta broadcloth travelling
dress with Persian trimmings. was escorted to
the altar leaning upon the arm of her father,
while the groom was accompanied by his
brother, James Dawson. The impressive cere-
mony OF the Presbyterian church WIS per-
formed by the resident pastor, Rev. Alfred T.
Graham, and after receiving the congratula-
tions Of many friends the newly married couple
left on the 6:27 train east for extended visit
to several of the northern cities. The ushers
were Messrs. j. W. NJ. Niger, of Ellicott City:
Chas. Dawson, of Washington; Robert b. Peter,
brother of the bride; John L. Maddox of this
place and Jas. T. Dunlop, Georgetown. The
couple were the recipients of many valuable
bridal presents from friends i'll the county. the
District, and other places. Quite large num-
Der of persons were present from Washington
and Georgetown.
The Wilmington farm near Gaithersburg was
yesterday sold to MIR. Francis Morgan, of Wash
ington. for ;:9.GO0.
Mr.. Edward West has been awarded the con-
tracts for building the new houses of Com
mander Kellogg and Mr.. A. J. Almoney, at this
place.
A rick, containing about thirty tons of straw,
belonging to Mr.. BAIL Warfeld, living
near Brovningsville. was burned a few nights
ago. The fire is supposed to be the work of an
incendiary.
Mr.. Chas. Sellman. who was badly injured a
few weeks ago at his home, near Poolesyille, by
having heavy piece of timber fall on him, is
slowly recovering.
The musical and literary entertainment at
Gaithersburg, OH the night of the 3lst ut.. for
the benefit of the new brass band at that place.
Noted over $50.
Cards out for the marriage here on the
9th instant of Mr. Henry w. Offutt of George
town, and Miss Lucy l.. Saunders, of this
county.
Mr.. Joseph Allnutt. of Jacksonville. left here
yesterday for a winters residence i'll Florida.
Mr.. Henry c. Hallowell. of Sandy Spring.
has so far recovered from his recent illness
to be able to leave his house. S. A. Nj.
TREATING HIS CUSTOMERS TO BEER.-Before
the beginning of the present license year. Mr..
Henry Edwards fitted up place at 7th and T
streets northwest, for the purpose of opening
saloon, but was unable to obtain a license.
He then opened an oyster saloon, and among
his patrons was Policeman Parsons of the
eighth precinct. One night about two weeks
ago the policeman stopped in the salocn to get
oysters While i'll there he was treated to a
bottle of beer, which he drank. About the time
the officer was in the place Sergeant Dunni-
gan came along. climbed to the window sill
and looked in the place. From what he saw he
thought the law was being violated and a war
| rant was issued against Edwards, charging him
with keeping an unlicensed bar. The warrant
was served and the case was tried in the Police
Court to-day. Witnesses were summoned who
were in the place that night, but they bought
no beer. Mr.. Edwards gave a party and
treated his guestst to beer. Customers who came
in that night got their share of the refresh
ments, but no money was paid for them. The
case dismissed.