Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-28
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
Preparing to Maxi Known Their Wants to
the Legislature--Notes.

Corrrsponieuce Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, December 29 1891.
One CT the handsomest residences in this
vicinity has Just been completed on Rockville
Heights for Mr.. w. A Dobson of the Navy
Department by Thos. c. Groomes, contractor
aud builder, o; this place. 1t is built in the
English cottage style, containing eight large
rooms with ample cellars and attic. The entire
building and wide verandas on the east and
south are covered with slate, the rooms being
heated with steam. A water tank Of 2. 900 gall
Ions is supplied by the aid OF an Ericsson hot
air engine situated in an adjoining building.
The exterior finish Of the house is of nodded
siding, cut shingles and stucco work in belt
courses Entering the wide vestibule from
the south veranda to the right is
coy reception room, portion OF which Is &C.
cupied by library, and on the left Is large
and weli-lighted parlor. In the rear of the re-
ceptior room and vestibule are situated a COM
modious dining room and kitchen. A wide
oak stairway leads from the reception hall to
the four chambers above. the same being
finished in oak panel work and surmounted by
an arch. The vestiDule and library nook are
also entered under arches to be provided with
portieres. The interior Is finished In cypress
with oak mantels. aud the windows are pro-
vided with patent inside sliding blinds. The
walls are handsomely decorated with paper
and holdings, furnished and put up by MIR.
VIM H. Valiant of this place, the carpenters
work being done by MIR. Williams A Davis.
The building is situated upon high point,
commanding fine view OF the surrounding
country.
Mss Blanche Braddock teacher Of the public
school at Monirose, w!.iIe standing on the plat
form at Randolph station on Christmas day
was struck and knocked down by a mail pouch
thrown from passing express train. She Was
rendered unconscious for some time from the
shock, and since her removal TO her home has
been suffering considerably from tie accident
Recently movement has been made for the
organization of ex-contedeTate aid society
in this county. and a meeting for that purpose
has been called. to take place here on the 18th
of January next There are quite a large num-
Der Of persons who served III the confederate
army living In this county
In anticipation OF action by the general as
sembly of Maryland, which convenes on the
first Wednesday In January, public meeting
has been called at this place to take into COR
sideration the best means OF improving the
turnpike road between Rockville and George
town. No repairs have been made for long
time on that portion of the road between
Bethesda and tnls place, and the same is re-
ported to be In AZ unsafe and almost impossible
condition in many places 1t appears to be
the opinion that, with proper legls-
lation and some assistance from per-
sons living along the line OF the road,
The same could be regarded and piked,
much to the benefit of this portion OF
the county and the District cities 1t has been
stated that the turnpike company Il willing TO
surrender its charter on that portion OF the
road between Bethesda and this place.
but wishes to control the road from
Bethesda to the District line. During
the past year this portion OF the road
has been put in good condition. portion OF II
being occupied by the tracks OF the lenleytown
and Rockville Electric railroad.
The handsome residence of Mr.. W. Veirs
Bouic, this place, was on saturday night the
scene of pleasant party given TO the children
of the town and surrounding country. There
were present about seventy OF the Juveniles of
both sexes. who enjoyed themselves admirably
for several hours. Good music and elegant re-
treatments were features oil the entertainment
Misses Lily Davis and Agnes j. Matlack lett
here this morning for a visit 10 friends at Mar
iinsburg. ". Va
Rev. 5 L. White and wife and Sir. u. Nor
gan Of this place are just recovering from a
severe attack OF the grip. 5. A. NJ