Evening star., 1897-01-22
ROCKVILLE,


Sarah E. Boyd executriX OF James A. Boyd, de-
ceased, was received nd ordered to be recorded
The bond of Catharne Dubois Beae. admins
tratrix of Samuel $. Carroll deceased. was re-
ceived and ordered to be recorded. The last Will
and testament of James A. Boyd was admitted to
probate and record. The last Will and testament
Of Henry Ansley, deceased. admitted to record
The first and final account Of John W. Benson ex-
ecutor OF Mary Benson deceased, passed. The
first and final account of Nathan Cooke, admins
traitor, d. b. L., c. I. a., OF VIM. A. Cooke de-
ceased. was passed and admitted to record. First
and final account of Nathan Cooke, executor of
Harry ID. Cooke deceased, passed and re-
corded. Philip D. Laird, administrator of VIM. II
Laird. deceased. filed inventory of the persona,
property Of deceased. Letters of admins ra ion
the estate of Samuel Carroll were granted TO
Catharine Dubois Beale. A list OF sales of tho
PROPERTY of John A Jones was filed by Edward W.
Jones' executor. VIM. H. Griffith administrator
c. I. u of John II. Griffith. passed his first and
final account.
The OF directors of th. Agricultural Society
chosen last week held a meeting Wednesday and
organized by electing officers. Mr.. VIM. Dorsey,
was nominated by Mr.. Bentley but declined to
seire third term, ard expressed his thanks for
the compliment Mr.. Gassaway then nominated
Mr. Lee Offutt for the position, and he unani-
mously elected Mr.. JOHN H. tiassaway was
chosen vice president; Mr., John J. Higgins. treas
urcr, and Mr. John f. Mun,aster, secretary, all
by unanimous vote. a communication from the
Womans Christian Temperance Union was read
and referred FOR further consideration to the next
meeting OF the board. The president au-
thorzcd 10 renew the lease the society's house
on the fair grounds. arrange for the occupancy
Of the same on terms at present in force. The
sscretary's salay was fixed at $50, with bond of
$500; treasurers salary. $12o bond s. 600 bonds
10 lie approved by the president. August 81 and
September l. 2 and were selected the dates
for the annual exhibition this year The board
adjourned subject to the call of the president.
settlement mas been arrived at between
sci in the removed damage case from this county
to Howard county of Narcssa johnson and husband,
Robert Johnson, against the Baltimore and Ohio
!.ailroad Company. The case involved a snit for
$4,000 damages for injuries received by Mrs
johnson at Camden station, Baltimore, by being
Mrs. Eleanor Gott wife of Thomas " Gott died
at her home near Pooiesville on the 18th instant.
a rs r,sd OF nd eT age She had been
three Sons and five daughters her death being the
first in the family since her marriage Funeral
services on Tuesday with interment ut Monucacy
Mr.. Robert Mofftt has bought the farm of 1Os
PoOlesyille the consideration being 81, 16O There
is on the place large brick building erected in
Two apostles of the Mormon Church held meet
Ing at Elmer, this county; few nights ago having
an audience of twenty-five persons. No converts
large band Of gipsies are encamped in the west
ern section of the county, near Edwards Ferry.
The will of the late James A. Boyd. who died
recently at his home near Boyds station, has been
filed in the orphans court for probate and record.
Col Boyd leaves his entire estate to his wife, Sara
Z Boyd Col. Boyd was one Of the richest men In
the county his fortune amounting about $500 600
Register OF Wills George G. Dawson is in
Cumberland with the document. hunting for one of
the witnesses to Col BOyd's signature
The semi annual election of officers OF the Ep-
worth @ League & Of Rockville lille took place Tuesday at
vice president; Mrs. Otis NJ. I.n,hieum.. second
president Herbert H. Holden secretary; Charles
b b; Moran treasurer; = Mrs. benjamin. + Hicks.
The comedy ..'she stoops to conquer was rem
dered In cretiitable manner Thursday evening
by the following young ladies' and gentlemen Of
poo!esyIile In the town hall at that place: Mrs
Poole. Miss Dora Hall. Messrs. REYNOLDS, Nichoi
w w Poole, jr.. +. JONES' H. Griffith, H. NJ
Davis and Turner wOotton.
visit in Frederick, where she was the guest of Mrs.
Charles Ross.
Corcoran for the past six months, has removed to
Miss Eta Grant of Middlsburg, Va. is visiting
at the home OF Rev. Arthur $. Johns.
John s. Tracey vs.: Elijah T. Hilton and others
has been settled by agreement Of counsel and
terms Of settlement filed. Messrs. J. Maekulim
and Il. b. Peter counsel for plaintiff, Messrs
Peter and Henderson for defendant
Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk
Of the county TO the following parties: James
Reed and Agnes Bean: James NJ. Mount and Zera
hart; Robert L. Weber and Rose b ;on; George
o. Hollahd and Annie NJ. Nicholson.
time ago for the benefit of the teuchers and
scholars of the Sunday school Is proving to be
quite success under the leadership Of Prof NJ. B.
The county commissioners have offered e reward
of 500 TO any person or persons who will furnish
dwelling house Of Mrs Emma Emma L. Braid at at WOOD 1t
side, this county. January g., 1897.
The regular quarterly meeting of Montgomery
County Grange. No. I. will be held at Brighton
| Miss Eagie surratt Of baltimore is visiting her
Miss Eva Warner Of PercyvilIe. Va. and Miss