Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
kOCkSILLE NEWS.
whsn the Republican Primaries VIII he
Beid-General Notes.

CcrrcsPOndsncs of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. June II, 1891.
Mex: Tuesday evening promises to be one OF
rare enjoyment Tor the citizens OF this place. il
being the occasion Of a dramatic entertainment
at the Town Hall. TO be given by q number Of
the ladies and gentlemen OF the town The
leading piece Is entitled "A Box of Monkeys"
which will be followed by the sparkling farce of
The Mouse Trap" Those engaged in the
plays have devoted much time and care to
preparation. and tie affair promises to be a
pleasing success.
Wm- Musser. an OLD and prominent citizen
OF this county, died yesterday evening at his
home. near Chopper. station, in the eighty
fourth year of his age During his life MIR
Musser was active in public affairs and held the
Offices Of school commissioner. county sur
veyer and justice Of the peace. He was highly
respected in the community ard leaves q large
family of children, both in this county AID IT,
District.
James B. Henderson q, trustee has sold two
farms belonging to the late Benj C. Gott sit
uated near BOyd's station. the first containing
2s2 acres. 10 James Z. aud Nathan Gott for
s5O-Ol per acre and the second farm of l72
acres to Mrs. r. s. Umstesd for -. 500.
The commencement exercises at BriarIev
Hall. IN Medley's district. on Thursday nigh;
were largely attended by the people of that sec
ton OF the county and the friends nd relatives
OF the pupils The buildings ard grounds were
handsomely decorated and brilliantly lighted
and the music was of the finest order Diplomas
and gold medals were awarded TO the following
graduates: Misses Hattie Hershberger Carrie
Williams. Eloise Wootton. Jessie Elgn and
1ottie Lindig. Mrs Lanrs Bradley Of poto-
mac also received a gold medal for proficiency
First grade certificates were awarded 10 six
members of the senior class.
Mr.. Henry y. Copp. proprietor Of West End
Park. has granted permission to the Young men
OF tins place to Use a portion of the park for
base ball groundr-
The members Of the Young Mems Ch.tstian
Association of PooIesvill- have purchased tie
old NJ L. Church at that place and will pro-
coed 10 put the building In thorough repair
and make the place plessan. resort for the
young people.
Miss Lulie MuTpb, Of Washington is al pres
ent visiting the f. mily Of Mr.. C. Murphy a.
ClArksburg-
A very pleasant sntsr,sipuen was given on
Tuesday night last by the Young people OF
Pooiesville aud vicinity which was largely
attended and thoroughly enjoyed bv all pres
eat The exercises consisted of vocal and in
strumsntal music, tsbleaux, recitstions. dit-
Williams Poole Hall. Gott Young Getzeu-
donner, Schseffer. HsIshberger aud Kraft and
NessrS Hsrshbergsr and Poole The different
scenes ia the tsoieaSK were rendered line
style and ELECTED much applause. as did also
the dialogues and music The performance
closed with . good-night sereEade by Misi
Alice Kraft
Mr. Thomas Dawson of this place wac in Bal
umore today in attendance at a meeting Of the
republican state central committee. The meet
ING OF the state convention WAS liked at Ocean
City on the 9th Of August. and primary meet
Tags aud g convention TO send delegates to il
VIII De held IN this county about the middle o.
August. al which time ful county ticket wi
% nominated g. A. NJ