Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-30
LAUREL,
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Nd, September 80. 1892.

LAUREL, Nd, September go 1892
The young ladies Of this town gave very en-
joyable hop at the Academy Of Music last even-
ing, which was largely attended. The plat
form, upon which were seated the musicians.
was profusely and tastefully decorated with
golden rod and ferns. and large tray of lem
onade was the recipient Of much patronage
from the overheated and thirsty guests. About
l o'clock delicious supper was served in the
dining hall below. The chaperones were Mrs.
Senator A. r. German. black brocade, with da-
monds; Mrs. Stephen Gambril, dark garnet
satin; Mrs. Barnes Compton, black silk; Mrs.
4. l.. Duvall, black lace; Mrs. A. G. Walk and
Mesdames Dorsey. Loweree and Coffin.
Among some Of the large number
present were the Misses German and A. p.
German, IT,, Miss A. Hage of Texas, Miss Nor
ris of Washington, D. c., Miss Gertrude Nye Of
New York, the Misses Walk Gray and Snowden
OF Laurel, Miss Loweree of Contee, Misses Car
RE and Sadie Jones of Muirkirk, Miss Daisy
Conrad Of Baltimore. Miss Emily Jenkins of
ton, Miss Bhreme. Miss Catrup, Miss Gatscheil
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Walk, Mr.. and Mrs. Elery
Coffin Of Muirkirk. Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Ow-
ems. Mr.. 7. d. Owens. Mr.. and Mrs. N. d.
Groveman, Mra. r. Owens and Miss Owens
Miss Mary Clark, Miss Margaret and Belle
Clark. Miss Nellie Hunt, Miss Alice Groveman
and the Messrs. Sims, Wick, ]. W. Dorsey, A.
t. Merrick, VIM. r. Dorsey, d. Owens, Upton
Dorsey and others from Ellicott City, the Misses
English, from Alexandria, and the Messrs. J.
Sims Jones, Lawrence Henry Lyles of Laurel,
and Messrs. Jenkins and Thomas of Baltimore
Cassard and Will Jones of Muirkirk, the Messrs.
Cook, Mrs. J. X. ODER and Messrs. Frank De-
Grange, Will Burke and Mr.. Parsons Of Balti-
more, Mr.. Robert Larner Of the Baltimore Sun
and many others.
An engine on one of the early trains from
Baltimore broke down this morning near Muir
n III fol- 10 ha
somewhat late. The company sent special
trains out for its commuters as soon as was
practicable SO to do.
The home Of Mr.. Tyson, just outside Of
Laurel, was, few evenings since, the scene of
very pleasant gathering, the occasion being
the celebration OF his sisters birthday, who is
sghty-one years of age. Refreshments were
served and games, songs, &c, formed the pas
times OF the evening. Among those present
were Miss Mary r. Carpenter, Elliot Fisher,
German, Mrs. j. K. Ober and others
Miss Gertrude Nye, former resident Of
Laurel, now of New York, is on a visit with the
Misses Gray Of this place.
Miss Daisy Conrad OF Baltimore is visiting
Mics Sadie Jones at Muirkrk.
The many friends of the Misses Snowden
will be pleased to learn that they have again
moved to Laurel and will reside in their hand
some residence on Main street opposite DR..
Sudlers drug store.
Mr.. William Jones Of Philadelphia is on
visit with his mother at Beltsville
The Misses Norris of Washington and Hage
Of Texas the guests of the Misses German
The republicans will hold grand ratifca-
ton meeting in this town tomorrow evening
The republicans nominee for Congress in this
fifth congressional district, Mr.. Parran, will be
present and address the meeting. -.
Messrs. Duckett h Ford Of Washington. d.
c., have sold to Mr.. w. b. Baker OF South
Dakota thirty-fve acres OF valuable land
situate about two miles west of Springfield, for
Miss L. J. Moore for $4,000. Miss Moore
bought this property about two months since
and paid $4,000 for it.
Todd Of Howard Island. died at Crisiieid yes
terday after protracted illness Of two years.
She was an active member of the NJ. z. Church
and a co-worker in the Sabbath schools, her
labors in this line covering period of some
thirty years. She was a woman Of a sweet and
amiable disposition and loved by all.
The trustees of the NJ. p. Church at Crisfield,
Rev. ]. NJ. Holmes, pastor, have set back their
church at Tangier avenue and 18th street SO as
70 permit Of the erection Of an additional
structure sixty-seven by ninety-six feet with
steeple ninety feet in height. The building will
be Of brick and granite trimming and the esti-
mated cost is placed at $4,000.
The commissioners of Anne Arundel county
decided to sell on October IS &25,0OO of the
Anne Arundel registered coupon bonds.
Miss Della NJ. Eobey and Mr. Vernon B. PEN
ington were married yesterday at Trinity Prot
estant Episcopal Church at Port Tobacco by
Rev. l.. j. Sothoron. The couple stood under
a handsome floral bell. The bride was charm
ingly attired in French gray hem
rietta cloth dress, with faille trimming,
with hat and gloves to match, and
carried beautiful bouquet Of la France roses.
The groom wore a handsome suit Of black with
Prince Albert coat. There Was large number
of the friends and relatives of the contra ting
parties present and the latter were the re-
cipients OF many handsome and useful presents
A branch Of the Baltimore Building and Loan
Association OF Baltimore city has been organ
lied at Salisbury, with the following officers:
President, Noah H. Rider; treasurer, Jay
Williams; secretary and local agent, John D.
Johnson; attorney. E. Stanley Ioadvin. The
directors are N. H. Rider. Z. s. Toadvin, W.
II. McConkey, W. s. Gordy, Jay Williams and
7. NJ. Slemons.
There will be another national bank estab-
hshed ut Salisbury to be known as 1.-The
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Of
Salisbury" with u capital stock of $50, 600.
The Maryland Agricultural College opened
new director Of the experiment station will
probably be chosen on Monday next, as Gov.
Brown Is trying to have q meeting Of the trus-
tees OF the college for that purpose.
Chief OF Police Vansant arrested yesterday
afternoon Joseph Straughn, alias Roseman, ON
sNo 90 u AAotiH6 nuo aSbdultAuk passengers
on the owl train ON last Saturday night at
Alberton, in Howard county. After the arrest
MT. Vansant searched the prisoner and found
letters upon him which appear to show that he
is fugitive from Justice from Greensborough,
N 9. He was identified in the Jail last night
and held for hearing on Tuesday next
Straughn had been working on the new dam at
Aiberton for few days and is . stranger In
this section.
On Wednesday last the circuit court at Leon
ardtown, Md, heard the argument in the de-
murrer to indictment Of Bennett R. Abel, su-
pervisor Of election, for having curtains put in
front Of polling booths. Tho court, Associate
Judge Crane, sustained the demurrer and
quxshed the indictment.
An epidemic Of typhoid fever has tAken pos
session Of the town Of Sodus, N Y. aud ON an
average three people die every day.
There is every probability that the differ
ences between the Missouri Pacific and the
telegraPhers employed BY that road win be
amicably settled.
Canadian paper makers have decided % ID
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