Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-07
ROCKVILLE NEWS.
Lively Shooting ARRAY at Picnic-Two
Mysterious Msrriage--Notes.


Correspondence Of The Evennz star.
ROCKVILLE, July s. 1891.
Americas Dawson. a prominent citizen OF
this county. died last night At his residence
near Jacksonville. Poolesville district. in the
seventy first wear Of his age. Mr.. Dawson was
one of the largest and most successful farmers
in this section Of the state and in this occups-
ton had acquired Il large fortune. He was
also one Of the original stockholders and di-
rector in the Montgomery County National
Bank at this lace. He was known an en-
terprising c'-:zeu- ALWAYS ready to give his
support to III measures for the improvement
OF the county lie Md not marry until late in
life and leaves wife surviving him. but no
children. Funeral services will be held at his
hate home on "Wednesday and his remains in
TERED al Nouocacy cemetery
On saturday night last a lively shooting
affray took place at a festival given by colored
people IN the vicinity OF Martinsbuig. this
county. Among those present Frank Bryan.
a negro from Washington. who created dis.
turbs.ncs BY firing pistol and other disorderlv
conduct. As those in charge OF the affair could
DO nothing with Bryan. Deputy Sheriff Charles
H. NJ PeytOu was summoned to quen the dis
tHbance, and when he arrived on the scene
and attempted 20 arrest him, Bryan shot at the
officer and then made his escape 10 p house
nesr by. When he came out of the house the
ofk'er ~ m attempted To arrest him and was
Dad cut IA one arm with knife or razor and
In returI fired at Bryan, who succeeded in
making his escape. He was afterwRrd pursued
10 a house where he had been stopping. and it
wis learned from the inmates that Bry an had
beeI tle:-. IN that the bail from the officers
pistol hal passed through his hat. striking him
directly IL the center of the forehead and
slInciI to :Le back Of his head, leaving an
ugly scalp wound. After securing another hat
and some clothing left at the house he then
went away. sheriff Fairall being in the vicinity
Of the railroad at Eoyts. near where the dis
turbance occurred was notified, and next
morning arrested a COiOred man who was
making lis way along the track on foot, and
carried him back 10 Martinsburg for identified
ttoH- He proved to be the wrong man. aud
said his uame was jackson. and that lie was an
emplOye IN the Middleton grocery store at Wash
ingtOn. aud that when arrested he on his
way TO that city. lie was promptly released
given his dinner and a railroad ticket to the
city The sheriff aftervar-l went to Washing
ton and secured the services OF the police tor
The arrest % Bryan.
Quite "A sensation has been created in social
circles here by couple of mysterious mar
riitges which took place yesterday evening at
the Residence Of Rev. ;. Il. White. the cere-
mouy In each case being performed by Rev. l..
L. hIibOurne Ofrhe Baptist Church. On Satur-
day evening young gentleman hailing from
Washington called at the office OF the clerk of
the circuit court and procured the necessary
licenses Tor two couples. eujOining the strictest
secrecy ON the part of that official. Yesterday
evening the two pair came here on an after
noon train ami at once repaired to the resi-
denee Of Mr.. White. where they were quietly
married. no one but the minister learning
their names and he being pledged not to divnlge
thenl- After the ceremony they all went direct
10 the station and some time after took
IA train for Washington. The two brides were
very handsome young ladies. tastefully attired
III white. "Ith pretty white null bonnets one
wearing red and the other cream-colored
sash The yauAg gentlemen were Handsomely
dressed IN fashionable hight summer costumes
AMI they all seemed extremely happy. The air
OF mystery surrounding the affair lends to it
al iItional interest The most interesting
question IN society here at present is who are
tney!
A tennis tournament will be held here under
the ausI ices OF the West End Club. commence
ing ON the Z0tn instant. Entries for singles
close on the 18th and for doubles on the 22d.
l. Lane Johns Is secretary and treasurer OF the
club. 5. A. VI.