Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-17
ROCKVILLE NEWS.
Political. Social and Agricultural
News From Montgomery County,


Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, August 16. 1S93
Prof. HeZektah Trail, who has Charge of
the class Of singers at this place who pro-
pose to take part in the grand chorus at the
celebration of the laying of the corner stone
OF the Capitol on the 18th of September
now has about forty persons on his list
Several meetings have been held, and the
work Is progressing in satisfactory man
ner- Among those enrolled and taking an
active part in the matter are Mr. c. w
Prettyman, DIR. r. c. Varied, VIM King
Chas Albert. Edward Monday Warner W.
welsh. Miss Belle Kingdom. Miss Sophia
Higgins and Mr.. Brawner Nicholson.
"A force of laborers is now engaged in
cleanlng Up the fair grounds and making
ready for the September exhibition. The
race course Is now in ine condition and is
number OF entries of horses from distance
nave already been made, and the prospect
Tor a big show is excellent.
marriage license was issued today by
the clerk Of the circuit court TO Mr. VIM
=: Nichols and Miss Drusilla Hardesry, both
or the county.
18th instant. OF Mr.. Joseph VI. White OF this
county and Miss Ida Billings of Buena
Edward. son of Mr.. ]. r. Iillard of
Barnesville. met with a serious accident a
Few days ago by falling from the upper
s sHy OF parn and breaking one of his legs
Mr. w. Maurice Watkins of the railway
man service paid a recent visit to friends
AT BarneSvIlle. accompanied by his family.
Messrs VIM. White and Samuel Hersh-
berger OF this county will participate in the
tournament at Marshall Hall on the Both
instant. Both are considered hrst-class
riders
Misses Mamie Poole and Della Young.
after a visit to Berkeley Springs. have re-
turned to their homes near Poolesville.
Mr. W. Burns Trundie. wife and son of
county and Mr. chas s 81. Eagerly G Of this hs
visit the worlds fair. The latter ladies will
and the former will return via Niagara
Falls. Watkins Glen and other points Of in
terest-
State Treasurer Spencer c. Jones and
daughter. Miss Addie Clasett and Master
John Brewer will leave here on Thursday
same day Mr.. VIM Reading, wife and
daughter will leave here for the same place
Mr.. w. 2. Green OF the weather bureau
came here today for the purpose Of making
arrangements for the establishment of a
signal station at this place. The signal
and win be displayed on the building now
occupied by the post office. Probable
changes in the weather. the approach of
storms. &c. will be received by telegraph
from Washington. The arrangement prom
ises to be OF considerable benefit to the COM
munity.
Although the crowd of politicians that
were In the habit of visiting this place pre-
vious TO the democratic primary election
large number pay their usual weekly visit
Those coming now are principally that class
who were promised federal positions. and.
although they are very persistent in their
demands. SO far as learned no places have
yet been found for them.
Misses Cara Conley. Minnie Sellman.
Mary Jones and Annie Griffith the
guests of Misses Anna and Mamie Poole at
Poolesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams have re-
turned from an extended visit to the world 8
fair.
In the orphans court today the following
business was transacted: A copy of the last
will and testament of VIM. X. Riley was
filed for record: the will OF John T. Murphy,
deceased. was filed and admitted to probate
and record: the will of Henrietta J. Gray.
deceased, was filed for probate: letters tes-
tamentary on the personal estate of VIM.
Waters. deceased. We're granted TO VIM and
Franklin Waters. the executors named in
the will: VIM. II. ID. Simmons was APP
pointed guardian to Jane z. Simmons: VIM.
e. Gartrell. administrator of Mary Gartrell
deceased. filed list of debts due deceased.
The ong-continued drouth in this section
Is proving a serious matter to farmers and
gardeners. 1t is estimated that the corn
crop will be reduced fully one-half and late
potatoes will be an entire failure. Pasture
FIELDS are almost bare OF verdure. and unless
rain soon comes stock will have to be fed
On proyender provided for next winter
Streams and wells are failing. and the
ground is SO hard and dry that farmers
cannot pillow for fall crops s. A NJ