Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-05
ROCKVILLE,

DR.. D. F. Owens, druggist. died here this
morning after an illness of but two hours.
He retired last night In his usual health.
Deceased was a native Of Pennsylvania,
and Las been living here for a number of
years. He leaves a widow, formerly Miss
Wells of Hyattsville, and several children.
His sudden death has created a great
shock to the community.
The hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs ].
Arthur Kemp was Wednesday evening the
scene OF gay gathering of young people
flom this town ard the surrounding coun-
try. The occasion was a dancing party
given by the host and hostess in honor of
their guest, Miss Daisy Mccartney of Balti-
more The pa rlors and verandas were pro-
fusely decorated with evergreens and flow
ers, brilliantly lighted, and presented a
beautiful appearance. Fine music was pro-
vided for the occasion, and during the
evening dainty refreshments Were served
Among those in attendance were Mr.. and
Mrs. James Meredith, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Whiting, Mrs. Rulings, Mrs. VIM. Dorsey,
Mrs. Cote, Misses Daisy Mccartney. May
Evans. Irene Sellman, Alice Edmonston,
Katharine Choate. Rose Henderson, Louise
Edmonston, Estelle Talbot, Mary Trail
Eliza Choate, Margaret Henderson, Cora
Edmonston Lille Bennett. Sarah Hender
son. Messrs. Jas. p. B Veifs. Geo. Hunter,
futt. Ralph Jones. Harry Roome of Wash
irston, WorthingtOn Talbot, Stephen Quig
ley. Garner Bouic, Harry Dawson. Ohio
Talbot. Lawn Thompson. Thomas Veirs.
Harry Beardr John Brewer, Arthur Peter
Of We: hiI gton and VIM. II. Trail. Dane
ing was continued until a late hour.
The Glorious Fourth passed off here in
quiet manner, many of the residents of
the town being absent at tournaments and
picnics in other parts of the county. AT
night there was quite creditable display
CT fireworks at various points, the largest
being that of Mr.. E. L. Droop at his cot
u
George, son of Mr.. VIM. H Davis. and
Roy, son of Mr.. John Hilton. were severely
burned about the face. and hands by the
explosion of powder. ...i
Missss Maggie and Kate Lyddane of
George town are visiting their cousin, Miss
Mary Lyddare. at this place.
Miss Irene Sellman of Baltimore Is Wis
iting the daughters OF Judge James B. Hen
derson.
Miss Mary Evans Of Pittsburg Pa, who
spent the month of June with Mrs. VIM.
Dorsey. near this place, returned home
this week.
Miss Marie Webb Of this place left this
week for visit to friends in Baltimore.
Miss Anna Amber of Parkersburg. w.
Va. IS a guess at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. H. Stokes.
Miss Mamie Patterson of Baltimore is
visiting Miss Bessie Erglard.
Miss Resale Johns. who has been spend
ing some time with friends at Middleburg.
Va, returned home this week, bringing with
her Miss Eta Grant who VIII be her guest
for some time.
Mr.. Thomas F. Thompson. officer of reg
istration for Whea ton district, suffered a
stroke Of paralysis TUESDAY, and at latest
advices his condition was considered ser-
Gus.
Mrs. Bradenburg. a lady eighty years
of age, att empted suicide Wednesday MORN
ing by jun ping from an upper window at
her home iE Damascus. this county.
The Epworth League of Huning Hin held
pleasant social and business meeting
| Thursday at the residence OF Mrs. l.. b.
| Ward at that place. The meeting was con-
Quoted by Rev. W. c. Brian. president, and
after the regular business routine the
| musical and literary program was taken
| up and much enjoyed by these present. At
| the conclusion of the exercises refresh
mentS wert: served.