Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1894-07-06

During this week strike has occurred on
all the railroads leading from Chicago, and
much damage has been inflicted on the
business Of the entire country. The United
States troops have been called out to sup
press the mobs at various points. An extra
session Of the United States grand jury has
been called at Chicago for the purpose Of
indicting the leaders Of these unlawful pro.
ceedings.
An unknown colored man was drowned
Thursday of last week in the Potomac river
at Whites Ferry. He was driving horse
from Howard county to the Plains, Fauquier
county, Va, and was feeding the horse on
the ferry beat, when the animal became I'M
manageable and plunged into the river
dragging the man in with it. He soon sank
and drowned. The horse and buggy were
rescued with much difficulty.
Henry Miller, negro residing about one
mile from Linden, on the Metropolitan rail-
road, was brought here on Saturday even
ing last and lodged in Jail, charged with
cutting Joseph Smith, colored, with razor.
The ARRAY in which the cutting was done
occurred during the progress of dance at
a place of resort kept by Miller, in which
a number of persons were engaged. Smith
is said to be badly wounded.
Prof. Lee Davis Lodge will deliver an ad-
dress before the Waverley Club of Gathers
burg, in Norman Hall, Tuesday evening,
July 10th, at o'clock, on the Immortality
OF the Soul as treated by modern science.
Meem Bros Orchestra will render the music,
which is always exceptionally fine. In ad-
dition number of Rotations will be given
by the best members of the club. The pub
lie is cordially invited. No charge.
The Gaithersburg Volunteer Fire Com
pany had turnout with patriotic exercises
on Wednesday, 4th instant, Professor Lee
Davis Lodge making the GRAFTON. The
Young Mems Christian Association of the
city of Washington celebrated the day in
appropriate style at Washington Grove
At Shady Grove school house grand con-
cert was given by the singing classes Of Pro
fessors Spahr and Price. Large crowds
were in attendance.
The minstrel performance on Saturday
evening last by the pupils of the public
school at Randolph was very creditable
affair. The opening number, a farce "Romeo
and Juliet" was well executed by Claud
Allison as Romeo and Lizzie Allison as
Juliet, who were well supported by Pansy
Lochta, Kate Sherer and Julia Zepp. The
jaunty and graceful dancing of Miriam
Williamson was highly appreciated, and
earned her several recalls. AS Tepsy, in
gay attire, she delighted the spectators with
the skirt dance. A fun. provoking cake
walk closed the very pleasant entertain
ment.
The death of Mrs. Mary Isabella Wight,
the wife of Mr.. Otis G. Wight, occurred on
Sunday afternoon last at the residence of
her son, 1857 Q street, Washington. The
deceased had been an invalid for years, but
in spite of physical weakness she was able to
lend helpful hand In church and charita-
BILE work. For the past forty-five years she
has been a member Of the First Presbyte- |
rian Church The last sickness was brief,
in fact, it could hardly be called sickness, as
the deceased was entirely free from disease
and pain. She became gradually weaker,
and finally, Sunday afternoon, surrounded
by loved ones, she passed away. The de-
ceased was well and favorable known in |
this community.
At the Sunday School Convention to be
held on July 7th and 9Th, at Bsyd's, Md,
the Clarksburg Orchestra, in charge of Prof |
Glen Poole, will be in attendance all day
Saturday. Many leading topics of Sunday
School interest will be discussed by promi- |
nent county workers as well as w. II. Fl.
Smith, Esq, the well known Washington
worker, who will make an address. Rev.
John W. Steele, of the NJ K. Church, will
on Sunday morning preach the convention
sermon. In the afternoon Frank l.. Mid
dleton, Esq, of Washington, and others will
make addresses at children's mass-meeting.
The exercises will be held near the station |
in Mr.. James E. Williams grove. Lunch
and refreshments will be provided and
served upon the grounds on Saturday. Spe
cial train will leave Washington at O'Clock
and run to Boyds on Saturday, July 7th.
ST. Johns Church, Olney, was on We'd
nesday evening of last week the scene of
brilliant wedding, the contracting parties
being Mr.. Henry Howard, of Brookeville,
and Miss Florence, daughter of Josiah W.
Jones, Esq of Olney. The church edifice
was prOfusely decorated with smilax, wed
ding bell of choice flowers being placed in
front of the chancel. AS the bridal party
entered the church they were greeted by the
strains of the wedding march, rendered in
fine style by Miss Winnie Magruder. The
fair bride, in a handsome costume OF white
silk and lace, with full veil and carrying
bunch of Marechal Mel roses, entered the
church on the arm of her brother, Mr.. Josiah
w. Jones, Jr., and was met at the chancel
rail by the groom and best man, Mr. George
Nesbitt, Jr, when the marriage ceremOnyo
the church was pronounced by Rev. VIM.
FL. Laird. Sir. M. p. Howard, brother Of
the groom, and Messrs. Richard Mackall,
Clifford Waters and Grafton Holland acted
as ushers After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard took train for an extended trip
north.
A meeting Of the Board of County Com
missioners was held on Saturday last for
finally closing up and signing the levy for
the present year. The following are the
items in full: Aims house, 81, 627; attorneys
fees, 81 6s4 95; assessing, $l93.50; collectors
commissions, 5000; county commissioners,
clerks, &c, 50, 1879 go; constables, 1915 "a !;
circuit court expenses, 5000; clerk Of cir