Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-01-18
A Pretty Home weddipx-on Wed.

A Pretty Home Wedding.-On We'd
nesday evening, 9th instant, the residence of
Mr.. James s. Benson, the proprietor of the
large steam roller Touring mill of Laytons-
vile, was the scene of pleasant gathering,
the event being the marriage of his eldest
daughter, Miss Bette, and Mr.. Clarence
Brown, a prominent young farmer in the
neighborhoed of Brighton. At an early
hour the guests began to arrive, and soon
the large parlors were filled with their many
relatives and friends
At 7 o'clock, as the strains of Lohengrin's
wedding march, artistically performed by
Miss Nellie Allnutt, of Laytonsvile, pealed
forth the bride and groom entered the
spacious parlor, preceded by the bridesmaid,
Miss Mamie Benson, sister of the bride, and
her attendant, Mr. Robert Soper, of Olney,
and advanced to the centre OF the ROOM
They were met by Rev d. b. Winstead,
pastor of the M. E. Church at Laytonsvlle,
who performed the ceremony under a large
hanging lamp which was suspended from
an arch beautifully decorated with ever.
green's
The bride was attired in tan Henrietta,
trimmed in golden brown velvet, with
gloves to match, and carried Gala lilies and
white geraniums tied with white ribbon.
The groom wore the conventional black.
After receiving the congratulations of
their many relatives aud friends the guests
were all invited to the large dining room,
where the table fairly groaned under the
weight OF all the delicacies Of the season, to
which all did ample justice. AT late hour
the guests began to disperse, wishing Mr..
and Mrs, Brown long and prosperous life.
Among these present were Rev and Mrs
Winstead, J. NJ. Allnutt and wife, William
Dunawn and wife, Frank Watkins and
wife, 7. E, Benson and wife, &. w. Moxley
and wife, VIM. Baker and wife, j. Higgins
and wife, Howard PIummer and wife, VIM.
Higgins and wife, Charles Benson and wife,
j. G. Thompson and wife, Clarence Allnutt
and wife, Ernest Benson and wife, James
Sibley ana wife, Mrs. Frank Brown, Mrs.
John Benson, Mrs. Haney, Mrs. Geo. Ray,
Mrs. Ella Thompson, Mrs. Jane Higgins,
Mrs. Susan Davis, Misses Pearl Wiustead,
Clara Benson, Myra Wolfe, Effie Penn, S.
b. Allnutt, Florence Houck, Lizzie Dryer,
Rosa Crawford, Clara Thompson Olive
Monkey, Ollie, Susie and Carrie Benson,
Mollie Crawford, Miss Daley of Baltimore
Messrs. Daley, Samuel Riggs, Harry Brown,
Charles Higgins Edgar Benson, Arthur Ha.
ney, VIM. f. Allnutt, Clarence Thompson,
Oscar Brown, Willie Allnutt, Bradley Wat
kns, John Penn, Richard Ward, George
Crawford of Baltimore, Lee Trail of Illinois.
Comedy Entertainment The amuse-
ment- loving public of Rockville are prom
ised treat on Friday, January 18th, when
Bessie Mitchelps Comedians appear at the
Opera House, for one night only. The com
pany is headed by Bessie Mitchell the charm
ing and mirth- provoking Soubrette, who will
appear In Rox, the Tom Boy, supported by
the entire company. Next Genes Master
Eddie Abbott, the wonderful boy magician,
who will introduce all the modern tricks of
magic and is fully as capable of entertain
ing an audience as are the elder opponents,
Profs. Herman and Kellar. Master Eddie
dians, Frank Christie, of minstrel fame, who
is known all over the country Then James
Devlin, the sweet tenor singer, direct from
Carncross mnsrels. The performance is
strictly refined in every respect, and is full
OF music, singing by the three ladies of the
company, dancing by the comedians, and
fun by every one.
To each and every person attending the
performance is presented one of Speck's
Combination Chord Indicators, by which
every person can play the piano or organ at
sight. In addition to this every lady is pre-.
sented with beautiful Notwithstanding
package of fellows Famous Gossamer Face
Powder, gotten up especially by this well.
known toilet article manufacturer for this |
company. The presents given away are
worth more than the price Of admission
which is placed within the reach of every
laugh and come away pleased Tickets on
sale at the usual place
Agricultural SOcieIy.-The Board OF |
Directors of the Agricultural Society met |
on Wednesday with the following members |
present: Messrs Bogley, Ofutt, Nyman,
Dorsey, Hutton, Cashell, Fields, Rabbit,
White, Hurley and Griffith
After the reading and approval Of the
minutes Of the last Board meeting the cleo. |
ton of officers was proceeded with.
William Dorsey was unanimously elected |
president; Frank q. Hutton was chosen
vice president; John r. Muncaster was
elected secretary after several ballots, and |
John J. Higgins was chosen treasurer with |
no opposition.
Treasurer Higgins reported that the in
surance had been placed in the Frederick |
County Mutual Insurance Company for |
5000
1t was resolved that committee be ap
pointed by the president to appoint EN-
poyees for the Fair, and that the secretary |
and treasurer should confer with them be-
fore making appointments
Attention was called by Mr. Bean 10 |
the practice of some boys in playing cards |
on the grounds on Sundays, and commit. |
tee was appointed to attend to the matter.
On motion adjourned.
Da wsOnVille Items
The third dance of the season was held |
here on Friday evening last and was quitea !
success. The music, which was from Wash
ingtoD, was considered superb. Among those |
who attended were Misses Margaret, Estele F.
Julia and Nan Alnutt, Katie Bledso of
Missouri, Lou Sc Darby, Eva, Mary and Jen
ME Dawson, Eloise Wootton, Annie, Bette,
Mary and Clara Byrd, Linda Jones, Aletbia
Brewer, Edna Mannakee, Anna and Mamie
Poole, Ella Thomas, Carrie and Mary Will