Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1894-07-20
Mr.. Edward Magruder, Of Halpine, met

WOrkiu8 Un TIC NneVy OnaSe eieCLrtc ROAD.
His foot became entangled in the machinery
Of the car and was so seriously mutilated
that his physician thinks amputation neces-
sary. The injured young man is son Of
Mr.. VIM. Magruder, Of Halpine.
Mr.. N. Evans Fugitt, the young man who
was drowned last week ct the Great Falls.
was member Of the class Of 90 of the
Columbian University Of Warrington. He
was very popular with his associates, and
at meeting Of his class resolutions were
adopted expressing their regret At his sad
death and paying high tribute TO his ability
and his high personal qualities.
At the request Of the congregation Of
Christ Episcopal Church, a chapter OF the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew was organized
here on Thursday of last week. Addresses
were delivered by President Pierce, of the
Washington branch Of the Brotherhood, and
others. The chapter was formally organ.
lied with Mr.. John w. Warner as director
and Lane Johns as secretary and treasurer.
The County Commissioners, on Tuesday
last, fixed the rate of compensation to tax
collectors as follows: First district, State
and county tax, per cent; Second district,
State and county tax, per cent; Third dis.
trict, State tax, s per cent, county tax,
per cent; Fourth district, State tax, 8 per
cent, county tax, 3 per cent; Fifth district,
State tax, 5 per cent, county tax, 3t per
cent.
George Howard, q negro from Washing
ton, was arrested here on Sunday night last,
charged with selling whiskey at colored
camp meeting near this place. While be-
ing taken to Jail by the Sheriff and one Of
his deputies the negro made break fer lib
erty and jumping over barb-wire fence
made his escape. The Sheriff attempted to
fire on the escaping prisoner, but his pistol
would not go off.
The prizes to be awarded at the tourna-
ment and picnic to be held at GAINESVILLE
on Tuesday, July 31st, are as follows: For
the amateur knights, LIST prize, set of har-
ness; End, saddle; 3rd, bride; 4th, whip
and spurs. For the experts, LIST prize, So;
End, a.; 3rd, 81. Riding begins at 10 A.
M. Entrance fee for all knights %. Jos.
1. Rogers, Esq, OF the Washington Bar, and
Hon. John W. Langley, of Kentucky, will
deliver the addresses.
The Enterprise Club, of Sandy Spring
neighborhood, met at Hardwood, the home
of Arthur Stabler, on Saturday afternoon
last, with Roger b. Farquhar, president;
William w. Moore. secretary. aud Francis
Snowden, guest of the day. Several Of the
members had threshed their wheat and the
that Of last year The club adjourned to
meet at the home OF Charles f Bond, in
August.
Rev. r. d. Richards, of Boyd's Station,
will address the Waverly Club of Gathers
burg, in Norman Hall, on Tuesday even
ing, July Gath, at o'clock, p. M. Mr.. Rich
ards is very eloquent and forcible speak
er, and all may expect an excellent address.
"The Tent Scene" between Brutus and Cas-
sius, by VIM. ii. Wassells and Ii. j. Ster-
rick, will also be on the programme, in ad-
dition to Rotations, readings and music
Public invited
The Good Templars of this county will
pic mic on Saturday at Montgomery Chapel,
under the auspices of District Lodge No l,
which is composed of nine lodges. The
Brownngsville Brass Band and Professor
Walkers choir have been engaged for music.
Prof p M. Strayer and Mr.. Frank Tucker,
of Baltimore, and Revs J. W. Steele, d. M.
Browning, D. b. Winstead, FOLLY Marsh,
J. F. Litsinger and other distinguished
speakers will make addresses.
DR.. John l.. Lewis, of Kensington, and
Mrs. Samuel Waters, of Burnt Mills, were
married on Saturday morning last at the
home of the bride. The Rev. DR.. Charles
Waters, of Jacksonville, an uncle of the
bride, officiated. Owing to the ill-health OF
the bride only the relatives and most init
mate friends OF the family were present.
Immediately after the ceremony the young
couple left for the White Sulphur Springs,
Virginia.
Series of concerts by Prof. Glen Poole and
pupils, violin, banjo, mandolin and guitar,
solos, duets, quartets, quintets, and iull
orchestra of fifteen pieces. Miss A. M.
Kraft, fine vocalist, who has just returned
from the New England Conservatory of
Music, will appear and has kindly consented
to render two solos at each place. Remem-
Der the dates Clarksburg. Tuesday even
ing, July Gath; Gaithersburg, Wednesday
evening, July 25th; Poolesville, Thursday
evening, July Goth.
Mrs. Burdette, wife of Rev. Caleb j. Bur
dette, OF Browningsville, died quite unex'
pectedy early Friday morning last. Mr.. Bur
dette had Just returned home from Hagers'
town and found Mrs. Burdette slightly com
planning, and she passed away three hours
later. She was forty five years of age, and
leaves seven children. the youngest being
twin girls of two months of age The funeral
took place Sunday at Bethesda M. e. Church,
Browningsvile, of which she was an active
member. The deceased was daughter of
Mr.. Luther King. Many relatives and
friends deplore her demise.
The Potomac Cornet Band will hold an
all day tournament aud pic mic, on Wed
nesday, July 25th, 1894, in Harrison's grove,
near Potomac, Montgomery county, Md.
A purse of $40 will be given-$lo to most
successful knight, IS TO the second, $3 TO
the third, and 81 to the fourth. BesideS the
riding, there will be many other attractions
| to enliven the occasion, such as dancing,
base ball, rifle practice, foot races, lawn ten
mis-, croquet, etc. A good dinner and re-
freshments of will be served on the grounds.
The band will put forth every effort TO make
the occasion a pleasant one. Riding TO com
mence 1 o'clock, p. M. Both string and