Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-06-19
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Town and Country.

A son of Cyrus Grady, near Spencervlle,
away accident last week.
The National Chatauqua, at Glen Echo,
this county, was opened on Tuesday last
with interesting exercises.
Rev. L. L. Lloyd will preach in the NJ. E
Church South, Potomac, on Sunday next at
II A. NJ, and Rockville at s P. M.
The commencement exercises of the Rock
vile Academy will be held in the Town
Hall this friday evening at o'clock.
The Christian Endeavor will be held in
the Christian church, this town, on Sunday
evening at Z o'clock. All are invited to
attend.
Married, in Rockville, on the 18th instant,
by the Rev. A. S, Johns, Samuel S. Saxton,
of New York, and Carrie B. Burnett, of
Kentucky.
Mr.. Neff, of Gaithersburg, was very badly
bruised few days ago by being thrown
from carriage to which was attached
runaway horse.
The many friends of Miss Willie Beall
teacher of Potomac public school, will re.
gret to learn that she is at present sick in
Washington city.
Itch on human or horses and all animals
cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's SAM.
tary Lotion. This never fails Sold by d.
F. Owens, Rockville.
Henry N. Copp, the genial proprietor of
West End Park, has kindly permitted the
young men of this place to use portion of
the Park for base-bal grounds.
Bishop Paret will visit ST. Bartholomew's
Church on Sunday, July 9th, at II A. NJ,
and st. Johns, Olney, at t3 P. M. Morning
service at st. Johns will be omitted.
In the art exhibition of the students of
Western Maryland College on Monday
last Miss Wheatley, of this county, exhi bited
some fine work in free e-hand drawing
Mr.. j. w. Kiger, formerly of this town,
and now on the reportorial staff of the Bal
timore SIN, is spending a short holiday
with relatives and friends at this place.
A few days ago Daniel Smoot, of Martins
burg this county, was thrown from his horse
and seriously injured. Beside interior iniu.
ries, one of his ears was nearly severed from
his head.
Comptroller Baughman has made the
quarterly distribution of the public school
fund ending June 18th. The amount due
this county is, white, $4,759.9S; colored,
$231765.
Agent Key, of the Washington Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals,
visited Rockville on Monday and consulted
with number of citizens in regard to the
establishment of branch society.
The stable of ex Sheriff VIM. b. Miller
at Brookeville, was destroyed by fire on
Sunday night last In addition to the sta,
BILE there was loss OF about fifteen barrels
of corn, "a lot of hay, &c. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
The young men of the Y. NJ. G. A., Pooles.
vile, have purchased the old M. L. Church
property of that town. They will proceed
at once to put the building in thorough re-
pair and make the place an attractive and
pleasant resort for young people.
The attention of our farmers is directed
to the new advertisement of the Greenfield
FIGURING Mills, in another column. The
proposition to exchange flour for wheat is
one that should receive the consideration OF
all who wish to get good flour aud at the
same time save money.
Lawrence White, residing near Dicker
son Station, met with a serious accident on
Monday last. While engaged in shooting
crows in his corn-feld the barrel Of his gun
burst and portion OF the metal was driven
through one OF his wrists. 1t is thought
.amputation will be nJcc y.
On Saturday last James b. Henderson, as
Trustee, sold Two farms, the property of the
late Benjamin G. Gott, near Boyd's station.
The first farm, containing 282 acres, was
sold to James p. and Nathan e. Gott, for
5000 per acre The second farm, contain
ing 172 acres, was sold to Mrs. r. S. Umstead
for $500.
Another one of our Oldest and most high
ly respected citizens, Mr. William Musser
died on Tuesday evening at his home near
Choppers Station, in the S4th year of his
age. During his life the dece ased occupied
several public positions, among them that of
County Surveyor, School Commissioner and
Justice of the Peace.
The commencement exercises at Briarley
Hall Female Seminary, near Poolesville,
took place on Thursday night of last week
and were well attended. Diplomas and
gold medals were awarded to the following
graduates Hattie Hersberger, Carrie Viii.
liams, Eloise Wootton, Jessie Elgin and
Lottie Lindig Miss Laura Bradley, of Po-
tomac, also received gold medal for prof.
cheney, although not full graduate. First
grade certificates we're awarded to six mem
bers Of the senior class. The rectations
and music were Of the highest order.
1t is reported here that during the past
week Messrs. j. s. Benson 81 Son, who are
at present engaged in the construction of a
large roller process Touring mill at Laytons-
vile, this county, have received several let
ters threatening that if the work is COM
pleted the mill will be burned. One of the let
ters was dated and postmarked at Washing
ton, ID. G. This state OF affairs has caused
considerable uneasiness in the locality where
the mill is being built, which is but short
distance from where the new mill of Mr..
Remus Riggs was burned some time ago.
The object and origin of these threatening
letters are mystery to all, but the projectors
of the enterprise do not appear to be much
alarmed and will push the building to com
pletion and take chances for the future.
school BOard.-At meeting of the
School Board held on Friday last the fol-
lowing was transacted
Trustees appointed-No. 1, E. ID. 6, Ed.