Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-02
EVANSVILLE.
HyATTsvILLE, Nd, June 80, 1S9


Correspondence Of The Evening Star
During the thunder storm of Monday the
residence of Mr.. Chas. E. Beech was struck by
lightning, several holes we're made in the tin
roof and considerable damage done to other
portions Of the house. A looking glass in the
south room was smashed in pieces, and the gilt
holdings in the dining room were torn from
their places. Mrs. Beech was stunned by the
electric bolt while sitting in the kitchen. The
telephone in the drug store Of DR.. AlfredH.
Wells was rendered unfit for use, while vivid
streaks Of blue fame Lit up the store. Two
sheep were killed in pasture bordering the
Eastern branch near Bladensburg.
The choir Of Lafayette Lodge, No. 10, F. A.
A. NJ, OF the District Of Columbia, gave con-
cert in the Presbyterian Church Wednesday even
ing for the benefit Of the Masonic lodge of this
place. An attractive program was presented
by the following persons: Mrs. John L. Shedd.
Mrs. n. C. Browning, Miss Minnie E. Simpson,
Miss Edith Dodge, Messrs. W. d. Mcfarland,
J. T. Blackmar, c. E. Rice and D. G. Miller. Mr..
Richard p. Evans delivered the closing address
and the accompaniment were admirably rem
dered by Miss May Buck and Mr.. F. E. Camp. A
large and appreciative audience was present and
about $50 was realized.
The twenty-sixth anniversary of the MARYLAND
Teachers Association will be held at the Blue
Mountain House on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, July g., and 7. An elaborate pro-
gram has been prepared for each day and q
grand reunion Of the teachers of the state is
expected. Gov. Brown has been requested to
deliver the opening address.
Mr.. Percy Cox Of the Richmond and Danville
railroad has been transferred from Atlanta
Ga, to Washington and is now visiting rela-
tives here.
The town commissioners will shortly COM
mence to make improvements on the public
school house property.
The closing exercises Of the Hyattsville
Academy took place today, and were largely at
tended by the patrons Of that school Music,
dialogues and Rotations formed the program,
and Master Willie Smith delivered the valedic-
tory. Medals for department and punctuality
were awarded to Willie and Bonnie Smith
Lowndes Wells and Daisy Walker, and special
one for spelling was given to Miss Efie Ketner.
Diplomas were received by Willie Smith, Albert
Kanode, Clarence Walker, Lowndes Wells, How
ard Barnes, BERTHE Skinner and Lille Holten
After the exercises refreshments in the shape of
ice cream and cake were served.a
The Hyattsville Base Ball Club will play the
Weather Bureau team on the 9th of July
Mr.. r. e. White has purchased the handsome
dwelling OF Mr.. Lowndes on Ralston avenue.
COUNTY NEWS
The county commissioners met at Marlboro
last Tuesday and transacted the following bust
ness: Ordered, that A. Hoen 4 Co. be paid &10O
the opinion of the counsel to this board the
members Of the same are entitled to q salary Of
$500 per year, to date from time of their quslif-
cation - commissioners; that the following road
and bridge accounts be passed: W. R. Baker,
e1s5.65; Arthur Fulton, $141.ss; C. C. Clarke,
e114.s0; Henry Haker, e26. 40; Thos. R. Coombe,
es136; w. W. Fowler, e12l.55; John Schultz,
s52; VIM. Beavans, tl7801; G. G. D. Town
shend, e169.52; Geo. T. Underwood, elsa. 40;
Patrick Hend, lumber for bridges, el27.00; N.
o. Ridgeley, CIT; Isaac W. Grimes, el96. IS;
that R. M. McGregor be paid ess. 80 for survey
ing proposed road from Central pike to Oak
Grove; that all persons be prohibited from tres
passing upon the public grounds around the
court house; that the report Of the road COM
missioners appointed In 1888 TO open the New
Cut road and intervening the Central pike,
passing through lands Of Philip Hill and others,
b adopted, and the said road now be made .
county road
Msssrs. Duckstt 4 Ford have sold : portion
Of the estate Of Col Wooten In Queen Anne dis
triet ccnsistins Of 500 odd acres, 70 DR.. Dufour
for 5000.
Ths Haddavsy Chapel n. z. q. g., hs.oh-
yillo, WI give picnic near Burnt MN q
MenAguuey county On H. rcurtA * July.