Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
ROCKVILLE.

In the orphans court yesterday the fol-
lowing business was transacted: Harry ID.
Cooke, administrator of VIM. A. Cooke, de
ceased filed list of debts due deceased On
application of Valera Waters guardian to
Lloyd and Hortensia Waters, warrant was
issued to estimate the annual rental value
of the real estate inherited by said wards
from their father, Joshua Dorsey. John II.
Gassaway, administrator of Katharine A
Gassaway. deceased, passed his first and
fir al account.
At meeting of the board of directors of
the Agricultural Society, held at the fair
grounds yesterday, large amount of rou-
tine business connected with the Septem-
Der exhibition was transacted. The new
dining hall has been rented to a Baltimore
Caterer, Who mas mad much experience in
conducting dining rooms at exhibitions of
this kind. The judges Tor awarding prem
iums in the different classes were appointed.
y large number of stables for horses have
already been taken, and several herds of
cattle from a distance will be on exhibition
this year. Mr.. John X. Kelley of WASH
ington will WELD the flag from the judges
stand again this year. 1t is expected that
the trotting and running races will far ex-
coed all previous years.
A meeting of the Mite Society of the NJ
E. Church South was held on Tuesday even
ing at the residence of Mr.. John T.. Wilson,
about two miles from this place. The meet
ing was largely attended, and was of a very
IL teresting character. Previous to adjourn
ment fine refreshments were served and
much enjoyed by those present.
A lawn party for the benefit of the new
Carroll Memorial Church at Forest Glen
will be given Oh Wednesday evening next
al Garrett Park. Lunch and refreshments
will be served and dancing Will be INDUCED
in.
Mrs. Catherins--Rssadey- ar'well-known
LODI linz I'LL.
county died Oh. the 10Th instant-in the sixty
eighth year of her age. Her funeral will
take place at-sundy spring-on Saturday
Mrs. Bridget Z. Carr, relict of the late
Michael Carr, formerly Of GAINESVILLE, died
on Wednesday night at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Annie Flack, in this town.
In the sixtteth year of her age.
Mrs. Dawson, wife of Mr.. Geo. c. Daw-
son, register CT wills of this county, who
has for some time been sojourning at Bed
ford Springs, few days ago arrived in
Baltimore on her way home. and while stop
ping at the house of friend was taken
suddenly III and for some time was in a
very critical condition. Later accounts rep
resent more favorable symptoms and hopes
ara entertained of her recovery.
Mrs. j. j. Barnes, daughter and son. of
Atlanta. Ga. have for some days been
guests at the residence of Rev. w. j. Cooke
this town. They left yesterday for Atlantic
City accompanied by Mrs. Cooke, where the
party will remain for some time.
Inc mayor ana council OF Rockville at
meeting on Tuesday night decided to make
additional improvement in the streets of the
town, and for this purpose have advertised
sealed proposals for furnishing a quantity
of stone for the purpose.
Mrs. Henrietta G. Offutt relict of the late
Nicholas D. Offutt of this town, died at the
residence of her sister at Leesburg Va, on
Wednesday night, aged fifty-seven years
Deceased was the youngest daughter of the
late DR.. Richard Edwards of Loudoun
county, Va. and was for some years
member of the family of Judge Lakeland.
near st. Louis. Mo. Her remains were
brought here on Thursday morning. and her
funeral took place at IL o'clock today from
the residence of Mr.. Lee Offutt, with inter-
ment at Rockville cemetery. Mrs Offutt
was a leader in works of harity and also
took a prominent part in the Ladies' Aux
Hilary Cemetery Association at this place
Miss Emma Scheirer of this town has
been appointed teacher Of the public school
at Cabin John. Potomac district.
Mr. r. NJ. West contractor and builder at
this place, has been awarded the contract
for building a $4,000 dwelling house for Mr.
r. L. Constant at Kensington.
The Athletic Base Ball Club of this place
will play game with the Sandy Spring
team at the fair grounds On Saturday. On
Tuesday. 21st instant, they will play the
Gaithersburg club at the same place. and
Oh Wednesday. 22d instant, will go to Sandy
Spring to play the club at that place.