Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-03
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY.

The New Bank Of Southern Maryland began blsi
ness at Upper Marlboro Thursday. 1t has \
capital of $4,000, and is expected to be Of great
benefit to the residents Of that section of the
state. Colonel Clarence Hodson is president, and
MIR. Herbert Cofrman cashier of the institu-
ton.
Mr.. Herbert Reyburn, jr., Of Berwyn is about
TO make extensive improvements on his farm near
that villuge He intends, among other things, TO
erect large incubating plant and raise chickens
q broad scale. DIR. Keyburn was formerly in
the chicken raising business, but obliged, on
account Of his health, several years ago. to give
DR. W. o. Everstcld Will soon begin the cree
ton of n $1,000 residence on his property ad
joining the Agricultural college, to take the place
Of the dwelling destroyed by lire about two Years
ago
The town COMMISSIONERS of Berwyn have organ
lied by the election of William De Mott as preS-
ford and Z. Z. Alger. lhe board appointed &. A
Woodhead secretary and treasurer, aud John Dove
bailin. 1t intended to spend u considerable
sum in repairing the streets and sidewalks.
The B.lwyn NeYuhhcan Club has eiei5ed w. j.
De Mott, resigned. III; eitb has membership OF
about 100. At tie last meet speeches were
senator from Prince George county; NJ: W. Rich
r.ond of Berwyn, and ". Ii. Barton Of Washing
The trial of Emua Brown ard Joe Davis, colored
who aie charged with series OF robpcries at
B.rwyu, Branchyillc and vicinity, has been post
porcd until the ocrober- term of the Prince
Georges county court. Eefort the inc;rcera; ion
OF t:lrse parties there reign of terror in
the Ecighl hoods named and many men were
unable to remain away from their homes after
night for fear of injury to their families, but
since the accused have been in prison all fear On
account of dcpredato has disappeared
over 100" persons attended eoloTed Baptist
grove meeting near Brinchvile Sunday last. some
of those present walked more than twenty miles
both and from the gathering.
The members OF the Presbyterian Church at
Berwyn preparing for their annual picnic.
The sunday school now has n membership Of no.
~ belonging TO the infant department.
he
Wednesday evening for the coming six months as
follows: First vice president, Mr.. I. L. Baker;
second vice president Mrs. John Wilson; third
vice president, Mrs Machen fourth vice president.
Mrs. W. L. Wallace; secretary, Mr.. J. i. Boiieau;
treasurer, Mr.. Z. A. Scaggs. The league increases
its membership at every meeting.
A lawn fete given Thursday evening at the
resid, nee of Mr.. W. r. Wallace for the benefit Of
the NJ. Z. parsonage now being erected at Belts
vile. The attendance very large.
visit to her relatives and will be absent until
next September.
Piute Tribe No. 100, Improved Order of Red
Men, at its last council elected the following Off
Gers to serve six mouths: Sachem Howard Dick
erson; senior sycamore, Henry Gales; junior saga
more. Robert f. Baker; prophet, ]. Z: Boileau;
keeper of records, L. A. ScuGgs. The tribe Is in a
hcurishing condi ion.
Mrs. Edward kennard Of Baltimore will spend
the summer season at the home Of Mrs. John Hall
in Be.sville.
While riding his bicycle Wednesday evening Mr..
William Kaberg of Central Heights into
wire fence. He thrown from his wheel and
received scratches his face but for
tunately escaped serious injury.