Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-26
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
Good Outlook for the Crops-Democratic Cam
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Correspondents Of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. June Is. 1891.
Within the past two days a general com.
mencement Of the wheat harvest has been made
by the farmers of this county. The previous
days Of storms and heavy rains had caused con-
siderable anxiety in regard to this crop. but
those who have male a close investigation re-
port that although much of the crop has been
badly beaten down by the rain and will require
extra labor to save it, yet the head of the
wheat is uninjured and is very heavy. Should
| the weather continue favorable large portion
OF the crop will have been harvested by the
early part OF next week. The grass CROP which
was very short previous to the late rains, has
greatly improved and q good average crop is
expected in this section. Corn looks well and
Is growing finely. but stands very unevenly in
the field The prospect for al kinds. OF fruit
is excellent
this county, who has for some years been de-
prived of the sight of his right eye, and the
| sight OF whose left eye has been much impaired
Of late. has gone to Baltimore for treatment by
Dr. II. l.. kigartner. oculist of the Presbyte-
rian Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
In the orphans court yesterday Richard T.
Burdette, executor of VIM. NJ. Burdette. de-
ceased. was ordered TO distribute the assets in
his hands among the creditors Of the de-
ceased Messrs. Bouic Il Anderson. attorneys
for the heirs. fled caveat TO the will of the
late Catherine A. Whalen. This will probably
lead to litigation Tor the possession OF large
amount of valuable real estate both in this
| county and Washington city.
During the recent storm three valuable
horses, the property of Mr.. Joseph Sibley, near
Cedar Grove. were killed by lightning.
A special meeting of the board of school
commissioners will be held at this place on
Tuesday next. A number Of the teachers of
this county will attend the meeting Of the
State Teachers Association at Ocean City on
the 18th, Sth and 9th of July next.
Mr.. Howard A. Garrett Of Potomac district
who some weeks ago announced himself o can
didate for the house of delegates, subject to the
decision of the democratic primaries, has with
drawn from the contest on account Of business
interests His candidacy was generally con-
sidered to be in the interest of the managers.
Mr.. William b. Trunde and Miss Della Brun-
ner. both of Poolesville district, this county,
were married in Frederick City on Wednesday.
Chas. Patterson. colored, another one of the
party charged with murderously assaulting
Roscoe jackson some days ago about three
miles from this place, has been brought here
and lodged in Jail.
A number Of prominent gentlemen, both of
this county and Washington city, who are in
terested in the success of Garrett Park are
using their best endeavors to have Protestant
Episcopal chapel erected at that place at an
early day. For the purpose of raising por-
ton OF the funds for that project festival and
concert will be held at that place on Tuesday,
the 30th instant. The concert will be given by
the choir of st. Johns Church, assisted by other
musical talent of Washington.
The machinery to be used in crushing stone
for paving the streets and avenues of Rockville
Heights IL now on the premises and will be OPP
Grated as soon as it can be placed in position.
sam.