Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-16
ROCKVILLE.

On Saturday evening large crowd, en-
bracinS quite a number of ladies' assembled
at the Fair Grounds, this place, to witness
a game of base ball between the Eyatts-
Vile club and the Rockville Athletics. The
game was called at o'clock, and after
playing two innings 4 rain storm coming
up that lasted about half an hour, the
game was declared Oft. The crowd remain
ed on the grounds seeking shelter In the
grand stand and other buildings, and after
the rain ceased the game was resumed and
five innings played, resulting In q signal
victory for the Hyattsville team by a score
of - to 5. During the game the excitement
ran high, and numerous bets were made by
the spectators. There was much disap-
point manifested at the defeat Of The
home team, but the playing throughout evil
denced the fact that Hyattsville has SUI
perior nine. The Athletics have made en-
gagements with visiting clubs for games at
the fair grounds as follows: Old Dominion
Club of Alexandria, Va. on Thursday, July
10; Frederick City nine. Saturday, 2lst;
Clarksburs club, Monday, August 6. There
is much anxiety to witness the game with
the Frederick boys, as the Athletics were
defeated by them on the Sd instant, at
Frederick.
recent competitive examination for
scholarship In the Maryland Agricultural
College, held here by Mr.. John ]. Higgins,
public school, resulted in the selection Of
Edward t. Dickerson Of Dickerson Station
for the place. There was quite large
number Of competitors. and the exam.na-
ton was very thorough.
At the request of the congregation of
Christ Episcopal Church, a chapter Of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew was organized
here on Thursday evening last. 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 Mr.. Lane Johns as secretary and treas
urer. The membership promises to be large.
The clerk Of the circuit court, during the
past week. has issued marriage licenses to
the following persons: Henry Hull and
Mamie Taylor. John Hebron and Ella
Douglass. John L. Lewis and Carrie d.
Waters, Francis 3. Coggswell and Lizzie
U. Sparshott, both OF Washington.
Rev. MIR. Steele of Washington conducted
services at the Christian Church, this place,
yesterday at Ii am, and at Redland in the
Miss Mamie, daughter Of Mr.. JAS r. Rab-
bitt Of Washington. is visiting friends at
this place.
Mr.: Edward Garrett, residing near this
place, has obtained 455 bushels OF wheat
from a I'D of thirteen acres-an average
OF thirty-fve bushels per acre.
Mrs. Frank Dacy OF Woodfeld, while en-
gagged in milking cows a few days ago, was
attacked by a vicious bull and badly In
jured.
hfr. Edward Kimble of Laytonsvillc has
commenced the erection of cofnmodious
dwelling house at that place, Messrs. Bur-
Kiss and Houck being the contractors.
Miss Octavia Byrne, who has been at
tending school In Boston for the past swo
years, returned to her home at Gathers
burg last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. l.. Dunlop and family
OF West Washington are spending some
time with friends here.
Miss Salie Strickler Of West Virginia rs
a guest at the home Of Rev. l.. r. IIi!-
bourne. this town.
Mrs. Matte Oftutt ard Mrs. Laura Bland
left here last week for stay OF several
weeks at Bedford Springs.
Mrs. Chas. T. Adams OF New York Is
visiting tie home of hor parents, Mr. and
Mrs. In INK Eozer, near this town.
Ifiss Noina Thompson, who has been
spending some months in Virginia, re-
turned to her home at this place few days
sSo.
Messr,. C. W. 2retty,nan, Jas Reading.
~. a. Dooson sEd DR.. r. Q. warfie!d have
returned from fishing trip to Chapel
Point, and repor; good ,acx aaa plenty OF
sport.
In connection with tie dedication of the
new Baptist Church e. Trayilah, INTEREST
ing religious exercises were held yesterday,
Rev. T.. n. M;l5carrs officiating. Thscs
vas = large congregation PRESENT rcas. va
rie.as parts 0. the cc-sy. Tee church