Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-12
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
Forbes, the Takoma Hotel Clerk, Brought
BACK From Boston--Notes.

NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
Forbes, the Takoma Hotel CLERK, Brought
| hack From Boston-Notes.
Correspondents Of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. Sept. II, 1892.
Cards FOR the marriage OF Miss sallie, dsugh-
ter Of Mrs. Selma d. Wilson of Gaithersburg
and Mr.. Arthur p. Morsen OF Milwaukee, Wis,
have been issued. The marriage viii take place
at the Wilson mansion on the 18th instant
meeting Of those interested in the organiza-
ton OF the Noyes Library Association at Ken
sington viii be held on Tuesday evening next.
This library will be of immense benefit to all
that section of the county.
At the annual meeting OF the wonan's Chris
tian Temperance Union of Sandy Spring at Ash
| ton Church the following officers chosen
for tho ensuing year: Mrs. S. T. Miller, presi-
dent; Mrs. Sarah Leizear. wee president; Mrs.
| Sarah E. Stabler, secretary; Miss Il. T. Miller,
treasurer. On Friday the Layhill branch Of
the same organization held pleasant reunion
and picnic Delegations from kensington and
Ashton we're present. Interesting addresses
| were delivered by State Organizer Mrs. Mary
Haslup. Prof. Charles Stabler, Mrs. Har. 81
Kensington and Mr.. James Lee of Takoma.
| liberal sum was realized for the benefit Of the
order.
Mr.. B. F. Leighton isat presentenga9ed inpro-
| viding f1rst-clnss roads in the subdivision of
| Woodside, or the Metropolitan branch. II is
hoped that his good example may be followed
throughout the county.
Bishop Paret of the Protestant Episcopal
Church will visit Silver Spring parish and adj
minister the rite OF confirmation on Sunday
18th instant. lie will hold the exercises at
Grace Church. Woodside, at IL a. NJ, and Ia
koma Park at 7 AS pm.
Among the recent visitors at Gaithersburg
are the following: The Misses Clark OF
Howard county are visiting DR.. L. C. Owings,
Mrs. John Boyer and son of Alexandria are
guests at the residence Of Mrs. J. W. Leary,
Mrs. Baker and family are CHARTERED at the
home OF Mrs. B. F. Trenis.
Miss Mary Goddard, aged eighty years. died
on Friday at the residence of Mr.. Levin offutt,
about four miles from this town. Her funeral
took place at st. Mary's Catholic Church here
this afternoon and was largely attended.
Miss Lizzie Colston of Martinsburg, W. Va,
is visiting Misses Henderson at this place.
Miss Helen Ricketts, of Derwood has returned
from a northern trip. embracing Niagara Falls
Watkins Glen and other points of interest.
JAS Ii. Henderson, as trustee, yesterday sold
| lot of nineteen acres of land. improved by a
large frame dwelling house, situated a, Olney,
this comfy, for the sum of $3.50, the pur-
chaser being Adela Barnsley.
An all-day meeting OF the members of the
Baptist Church at this place held today
and was largely attended. In addition to in
teresting religious services there was roll call
OF the members Of the church.
The last Will and testament of George W.
Hilton Of Clarksburg has been admitted to
probate in the orphans court and letters
tcstamentary on the personal estate of The de-
ceased have been granted to Frances C. Hilton.
executriX named in the will-bond. $500.
Letters testamentary on the personal estate of
Alexander Ii. Lewis have been granted to
Jeremiah Lewis and Christopher Z. Watkins
bond, $1,000 Letters OF administration on the
personal estate Of James S. Maxwell. de-
ceased, have been granted to- Sarah
F. Maxwell-bond, $780, John T.
Higdon, executor Of Matilda Case, has
fled inventories Of personal and real estate of
deceased. Roberta Z. Thompson administra-
tri1 of Joseph Thompson. has filed list of sales
of personal estate of deceased. J. H. Rawlins,
administrator Of Thomas Rawlins, has. under
the direction OF the court. passed his final ar
count and made distribution of the assets in his
hands among the creditors of the deceased.
MIR Henry II. Chick Of Potomac district has
commenced the erection of large dwelling
house on his farm in that locality.
Mr. t. o. PuliZzi of Washington has pur-
chased from Harry V. Bouic, as agent. n build
ing lot adjacent to the fair grounds, this place,
| for $780,
On Tuesday night the large barn of Mr.. VIM.
II. Dunawin. near Olney, was destroyed by fire,
together with the contents, consisting of
quantity of grain. hay, machinery, harness. &c.
| III, loss will amount to several hundred dollars.
| Yhe origin OF the fire is not known.
Messrs. John II. Nichols and Ed. Perry of
| Gaithersburg last week purchased lots in the
| Russell and Brookes subdivision. at that place.
upon which they will socn commence The erec-
ton of private residences
Ny. Emerson Potter, for some time a resi-
dent Of Rockville, has removed to Lewistown,
Pa.
Sheriff A. F. Fairall returned here this after
noon. from Boston, having in charge George w.
Forbes of that city who wanted here on a
charge OF embezzleDent preferred by d. F.
| Gilbert of Takoma Park, for whom Forbes had
| been managing a hotel at the latter place for
some time. Upon the arrival of the prisoner
he was taken before Justice Morgan. who held
him in the sum Of $1,000 bail for bis appear
ance at a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
Not being able to procure the necessary sure
ties he WAS committed 10 Jail. Upon the
arrival of the sheriff in Boston he found Forbes
| in prison. be having been arrested ct the
train upon his arrival there. There was some
| informally in the reluisition papers which
would have caused some delay. but Forbes in
sisted upon returning with the sheriff without
the necessity of appealing TO the governor of
Massachusetts, and after his discharge by the
court placed himself in charge of the sheriff
and came without any trouble. The sheriff
states that Forbes is web known in Boston,
where he was for years engaged in the
hotel business. and that all persons he
talked with on the subject of the charge brought
against him gave him an excellent name. He
claims to be entirely innocent OF wrong doing
and Mr.. Gilbert has been teegraphed to come
here tomorrow, when Forbes thinks everything
can be settled satisfactorily. The accused is
apparently about fortyfve years of age partially
bald, and OF very gen;lemsnly appearance.
Mr.. Henry Neihouse, former resident of
this place AID for the past few years citizen
of Darnos.own, died ut noon today of dropsy in
the forsy-ninth year of his age. AT 4 O'Clock
| this afternoon young child Of the deceased
also died of cholera iuiantum. He leaves
hwidow ard several children
Farmers in this section are becoming much
exercised in regard to the long continued
| drouth. and unless rain comes soon and in
sufficient quantity viii be unable to get in the
usual wheat crop. The business Of cutting off
corn has commenced, and it is predicted that
rot more than half a crop will be realized.
S. 4. N.
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