Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-19
MONTGOMERY PRIMARIES.
Democratic Politicians Ready for the
Battle on the Goth.

Battle on the 28th.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, July 10, 1898.
Today IL an important one among the demo-
cratic politicians Of the county, and quite q
large number of them were in attendance at
this place. According to the plan of holding
primary elections for candidates to be placed
on the regular ticket for the November
election this was the last day in which
names conld be pr esented 10 the committee In
charge OF the matter In presenting his name
to the committee each man was required 10
deposit 81 to pay for the printing Of the pri-
mary tickets. The ticket has now been COM
pleted and consists of the following names: For
the state senate, Edward Woolton and Hattersiy
w. Talbot; for the house of delegates. Samuel
Riggs, Charles F. Brooke, Joseph Dyson. Rob-
ert N. Mackan. E. c. Etchison, W. H. Lamar
and II. Clay England; for county commissioners,
first district, John o. Clark, J. Wesley Walker;
second district, Eugene A. McAtee. Francis Z.
Cahill; third district, Jas. T. Trundle, VIM. M.
Metzgar; fourth district, J. Hilieary Bagley,
John E. West; fifth district, Richard 7. Ray,
Thos G. Hardester; for sheriff, Edward II.
Burton. Jesse Hyatt, S. T. Mullicsn, Samuel ].
Hopkins, Horton G. Thompson; for county sur
veyor, Chas. J. Maddox. jr. From this list the
voter at the primary must select one name for
the state senate, three for the house OF
commissioner. one for sheriff and one for county
surveyor. The primary election takes place
on Saturday, the 29th instant, and promises to
be the most 'hotiy contested one ever held in
the county. 1t is rumored that quite . large
sum Of money is being used to influence voters,
federal positions made for the same purpose
reaches up into the hundreds. A considerable
amount Of money has been wagered on the
result In different parts Of the county.
In the orphans court today the following
business was transacted: The last will and
testament OF Jacob Day, deceased. was filed and
admitted to probate and record. Roberta B.
Thompson was appointed guardian to Enoch
N. Thompson and other minor children-bond
$4,000. The court passed a final decree vesting
absolutely in Nathan Holland the personal
estate Of his late wife. Agnes Holland. This Is
the first case in this county under . recent
enactment.
The Medical Society Of Montgomery county
held Its regular monthly meeting here today,
which was presided over by DR.. E. E. Stone
street with DR.. Roger Brooke as secretary. The
meeting. which was attended by the leading
physicians from all parts OF the county, was
one OF more than usual interest, the proceed
ings evidencing great progress made by
the society since its inception. Sew
eral points Of interest to the pro-
fession were discussed. The main object
OF the society 10 the interchange by its members
OF their several views on the different branches
Of practice. each member being instructed by
the experience of others The present pros
perity of the society was evidenced by the large
number present and the interest shown by all
in the proceedings
Mr.. Thomas Dawson, real estate agent at this
place, today sold to Richard E. Ray and wife Of
GAithsrsburg a dwelling house and lot belong
ing 70 Mr.. Samuel Rabbit and situated in
"Janetta," the southeastern subdivision of
Rockville. The price paid was 81, 200 cash.
Rev. T. d. Richards, Rev. B. F. Myer and
Elder Wsrfeid have been appointed commit
tee to organize the Kensington Presbyterian
Church.
Tho clerk Of the circuit court for this county
has issued marriage licenses to the following
parties: Frank H. Howard and Jennie NJ Rey-
noids Of Washington; 7. +. Unglesbee and Car
rio B. Easton, county; Henry L. Reynolds of
Seattle, WASH, and Jane z. B. Williams OF this
town.
In the circuit court for this county suit has
been entered by Franklin Tenny and VIM H
Crosby, partners doing business under the firm
name Of +. Tenny Co., against Walter Kemp
ster and Philetus Sawyer. the object OF the
suit being to set aside deed for q tract Of land
In this county containing 252 acres, said deed
having been made by Kempster to Sawyer
The defendants are ordered to appear in court
on or before the 18th day Of August next
s. A. NJ.