Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15
UPPER MARLBORO NEWS.
Five Hundred Mounted Men Coming to the
Observation-Disclosures.
Corresnordence of The Fyeninp Star

Five Hundred Mounted Men Coming to the
IDauguration-Notes.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, ND, Dec. IA, 1892.
There was meeting Of the leading demo-
Gratis of the county held at the Farmers Hotel
yesterday for the purpose of completing final
arrangements for the inaugural procession on
March 4. The following election of officers
was made President, Geo. s. Dove; secretary,
Vim. NJ. Coleman; chief marshal, George NJ.
Herault, with one assistant marshal and three
vice presidents from each district in the county.
The following honorary presidents were named:
Mr.. A. P. German, Mr.. Barnes Compton, Chief
Judge John 2. Briscoe of Calvert county, Judge
Thomas r. Brooks, Judge p H. Heiskell. Judge
Alexander Hail. Mr.. VIM. d. Bowie, Mr.. Vim.
f. Perrie and Samuel g. Townshend The
president, secretary and chief marshal were APP
pointed an executive committee to make all the
future arrangements for the parade from this
county. They expect to get about 500 mounted
men from the county.
The Ladies Mite Society," which was formed
at Forestvile last September by the ladies of
the NJ. E. Church, is in a prosperous condition
and doing good work. The meetings are held
every two weeks for business transactions and
every two weeks for 'sociable." The last one
of these ''sociables' was recently held at the
home of Mrs. John Sansbury and was largely
attended. about forty people being present.
The entertainment was provided by Mrs Sans
bury and the nominal sum of 10 cents was
charged for a seat. They have in this way col
lected about 500 which has been used in refur-
nishing the parsonage. The officers OF the So
ciety are: Mrs. Stevens, president; Miss Agnes
Sansbury, vice president. and Miss NJ. Arm
strong. secretary and treasurer. Rev. Mr.. and
Mrs. Feelemyer are regular attendants, and the
success Of the society depends very much upon
their united efforts.
A. T. Brooke. esq.,. cashier Of the Citizens
National Bank Of Laurel. spent Sunday and
Monday with his sister, Mrs. ". W. Waring of
this town.
Miss Isabel Jackson of Georgetown is the
guest of her aunt. Mrs. L. A. Griffith.
The orphans court will hold q regular meet
ing here on Tuesday next.
Miss Rebecca Berry is visiting her cousin
Mrs. John W. Belt, at Woodstock, near Rosary
ville
Miss Mary Magruder of Washington spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Z. G. Magruder Of this
town.
There will be a special meeting Of the Ladies'
Aid Association al the usual place on Monday
next at o'clock.
Mr. Vim. f. Thomas has sold his farm to
Washington gentleman for $4,000 and removed
to Virginia The farm Is situated near Belts
vile. this county.
Miss Sarah Manypenny of Bowie, this county,
left this week for several weeks stay in New
York city. She will also spend some time in
Watkins Glen.
The three year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John II. Franklin of Brightseat. this county,
was severely bitten by mad dog this week
and Is now living in a precarious condition at
her home. with but little chances for her re-
covery. The dog has been killed
Mrs. George W. Manypenry has returned to
her home near Bowie. this county, after an ex-
tended trip in the north, where she visited
Philadelphia and New York.
Contractor W. II. Peake and son Albert of
| West River were in town yesterday.
The Prince George county Sunday conven-
ton has elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President. Frank II. Smith; vice
/ president. S. p. Keller: secretary, John 2.
Boillan; treasurer. J. E. Tug; executive COM
mttee, p. A. Scaggs, DR.. F. NJ. Baldwin. Frank
Middleton, Geo. W. Violet and Gilbert ID.
Fox.
| Col. George ID. Mercer of Woodville, this
county. is reported to be lying dangerously i'll
| at his home.