Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-01-18

president; ii. w. Talbot, vice. president
H. II. Stokes, cashier; John F. Byers, as.
sistant cashier; George M. Hunter teller
ii. Il. Holden, discount clerk; James b
Henderson, counsel. A semi-annual div.
dend of per cent. was declared.
The residence OF Mr.. Thos. G. Hardesty,
near Clifton Park, was on Thursday night
of last week in the nominal possession of
the younger members.of his family and their
friends residing in that neighborhood, and
several coming by stage from Washington
A most enjoyable evening was spent by the
guests in dancing and games music by
Geo. II. Cobourn and Charles II. Hardesty.
Bountitul refreshments were served at mid
night and the morning hours whiled away
in dancing.
There was an exciting scene on Bright
wood road, near Washington, on Tuesday
morning last, when horse attached to a
bread wagon became frightened and ran
away. The running away of this horse
frightened six-horse team, drawing load
oil hay, and these animals attempted to com
pete in the race. Two Of them fell and
were dragged fully fifty feet, sustaining seri-
Gus injuries. One of the trolley poles, gas
lamp and the bakers wagon also suffered
The country team belongs to Josiah w
Jones, near Olney, this county.
The Waverley Club of Gaithersburg will
hold its next regular meeting in Norman
Hail. on Tuesday evening, the 22nd, at 1880
o'clock. You will enjoy this meeting as
some OF the best talent of the club will parti-
cipate in the program, we would mention
especially that Rev. B. F. Myers, of barnes
town, will deliver an address on personal
influence, Rotations by some visiting ladies
and others. The Rockville male ouartette
will furnish the vocal music, which will be
rare treat Of itself. Prof Beamer and others
will entertain the audience also with nstru,
mental music. Public is invited.
The Irving Literary Club meeting was
held last Friday night at the residence of
MIR. John Paul Jones, Woodside, instead of
at MIR. Woodward's. The program consisted
OF voluntary selections, based on the life of
and Guion Miller, and a journal on the re-
cent Armenian prosecutions by Mr. John
Paul Jones. Those present were Mr. and
Mrs John Paul Jones, Mr.. and Mrs Wood.
wood, MIR. and Mrs. s. F. Wright, Mr. and
Mrs E B. Clarke, Dr. and Mrs. G.. II. Wright,
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Benjamin, Misses
Staber, Bddis aud Clarke, and Messrs
Guion Miller and E. d. Rob
An accident happened on the Metropoli
tan Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road near New York Avenue crossing sun
day morning which resulted in loss Of
about $4,000 to the company. An ingoing
express train struck the rear end of coal
train and upset two cars The engine was
badly damaged Both engineers and fire.
men remained at their posts, and, while the
passengers on the express were given
shaking up, none of them were injured. 1t
is said that the accident was the result of
the slowness of the flagman sent to flag the
express The coal train had Just left sid
ing to go into the freight yard on the main
track.
Mr.. Stabler, OF Sandy Spring, this county,
was at the capitol Tuesday to urge that an
effort be made by the Maryland Representa-.
tives TO get the bill chartering the Burnt
Mills and Sandy Spring Electric Railroad
through the tive houses at this session. He
had an interview with Representative Nc.
kaig, who has charge of the measure, and
who proposes to call it up in the House if
the opportunity offers. The bill passed both
houses during the last days of the Fifty
second Congress, but was not approved by
President Harrison. The proposed road is to
run from Washington to Sandy Spring and
Burnt Mills. 1t would pass through pros.
perOus section of this-county.
The elegant residence OF Mr., and Mrs.
VIM. p Bradley, near Colesvlle, this coun-
ty, was on Wednesday of last week the
scene of pleasant social gathering, the oC
cason being the anniversary of their mar
riage, which occurred at Christ Episcopal
Church. Rockville, twenty years ago. The
large parlors dining room and other por
tons of the house were handsomely deco
rated for the occasion and presented beau
tful appearance Upon the arrival of the
guests they were cordially received in true
Maryland style by the host and hostess, and
made to feel perfectly at home in this hos.
ptable mansion. After several hours had
been spent in pleasant intercourse, at 3
o'clock dinner was announced, and all re-
yl,,r oh lac
beautifully decorated and laden with all
the delicacies of the season met their gaze
Those occupying seats at the table were
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bradley, Mrs. George
G. Bradley Misses Laura and Sadie Brad
ley, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Davidson, Miss
Julia 2. Vinson, Miss Bessie Jones, Mrs NJ
p. Brewer, Mrs John B. Brewer, Miss Lucy
Russell, Mr. Thomas Vinson, Mr.. w w.
Russell, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. p Bradley and
Miss Mamie r. Bradley, At the conclusion
OF the repast, which terminated at o'clock,
the guests spent the balance of the evening
in social pastme, and large number re
mained during the night.
DdfneSlOWn DisLEtCt Items
The Jamestown Literary Society will
meet at the Andrew Small Academy on
Friday evening, the 18th instant, at 73O
o'clock.
A debating society has been organized at
Travilah
Mr.. Charles Aisquith has secured posi-
ton as salesman in the store of G. u Rouse
in New York city.
Rev. B. F. Myers spent several days Of
last week with friends at Chester, Pa.
Miss Walter Cagett, Of Laytonsville, is
spending some time with her relatives in
this section.
Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Reading, who reside