Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-03-26
Darnestown District Items,


reception given by DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Beal
on Friday, March 18th, at their cozy ant
hospitable residence in Jamestown. Tn,
house was darkened and beautifully deco
rated with many flowers and lighted by in
Vulnerable lamps. There was constant
stream OF callers from until 6 o'clock
after that time the young people arrived
and many of them spent the evening. Mrs
beall was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Tub
man and Miss Paxton, of Washington, and
Miss Hattie Nichols, of Frederick county
These ladies were indefatigable in their
efforts to make the visitors enjoy themselves.
The dining-room was adorned by many
choice potted plants, the table being dream
of beauty. A center piece was formed of a
block OF crystal ice containing raw oysters
and surrounded by smilax. Pyramids of
choice fruits were at each end of the table
and handsome cakes, dainty dishes of con-
served fruits and very elegant silver salver
and service added their attractions All the
delicacies of the season were furnished in
abundance. The graphophone presided over
by Mr.. Alex. Gassaway discoursed sweet
music in the parlor, and choice vocal and in =
strumental music was furnished during the
evening by the many musical young people
present.
Miss Hanes, of Virginia, has become one
of the faculty at the Andrew Small Academy
and is great acquisition to our neighbour
hood.
The Crokinole Club met at the residence
of Miss Minnie McAtee, near Jamestown,
on Friday evening, March 18th. A number
of the young people went from Mrs. Bealrs
reception to this meeting. A delightful
evening was spent by all. A very delicious
supper was served about 10 o'clock after
many exciting games OF crokinole had been
played.
A lively party of young people spent
Wednesday evening, March 10Th, at the
residence of Mr.. Hugh c. Reading, Hill.
crest, attending an oldfashioned tea party
given to Mr.. Fred. Clagett, who has been
the recipient of many social attentions lately,
prior to his departure for the West where
he has obtained lucrative position. Mr..
Clagett is one of our most popular and useful
young men and will be sadly missed.
A large party of young people attended
special meeting OF the Crokinole Club at
Mr.. Elger Tschiffely's on Wednesday even
ing, March II. They went there on a straw
ride and spent very gay evening. A. very
elaborate and delightful supper was served
and all present had such good time they
did not mind the drive home in a pouring
rain, but very few OF the young ladies got
wet.
The M l. Club met at the residence of
Mrs. Alex. Breome, in Jamestown, March
18th. A large number of members were
present. The president, Mrs. E. II. Darby,
called the meeting to order. The minutes
of the preceding meeting were read by the
secretary, Mrs. Reading. Mrs. James Beall
read selection about Ian Maclaren, Mrs
NOurse an extract from BESIDE the Bonnie
Brier Bush," Mrs. II. g. Reading two ex-
tracts about Rudyard Kipling, Mrs. VIM.
Hempstone sketch of Kipling's life. After
refreshments were served the meeting ad-
journed to meet April 9th at the residence
of Mrs. Amos West. Subject Eugene
Fields and Mary Halleck Foote Sketches
of their lives, literary lite, analysis of story
and one of their stories, by different mem
bers.
Jamestown, March 90, '97. YoLANDE.
Robbers Caught.-On Friday morning
last two white men, who gave their names
as Harry and Edward Moore, were arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Horton g. Thompson,
near Randolph station, on the Metropolitan
Branch Railroad, and taken to Gathers
burg for hearing on the charge of bur-
and Derwood.
On the person of one of them was found
a revolver belonging to A. +. Neon, station
agent at Gaithersburg, and which was miss
ing that morning. The robbery was not
discovered at either station until just before
the first morning train at 6 o'clock, when a
telephone alarm was sent over the county.
Deputy Thompson took a later train and
made the arrest, as above stated.
At both places entrance was effected
through window. AT Gaithersburg two
or three dollars, box of cigars and revol-
yer were secured, while at Derwood 81 25
was taken from the till The prisoners were
committed by Justice Baughman in default
of $500 bail, brought here and put in Jail.
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have been tried in the Circuit Court since
our last report:
Margaret j. Waters by Geo. T. Waters,
next friend, vs.. George f. Snouffer, verdict
for defendant; motion for new trial.
John Vance Lewis VS.. Allen Rutherford ;
judgment non pros.
Richard H. Addison and wife VS.. Annie
E. Miller; demurrer sustained with leave
to amend.
Joseph w. Swami vs.. Harriet A. Cashell;
verdict for defendant.
Alexander S. Whiteside vs.. William 9
Riggs; verdict for plaintiff for 1915.
Emma o. Hughes, claimant, vs. Benson
Talbot; Judgment for claimant for cost.
John W. Berry VS.. John F. Matthews Z;
jury failed to agree.
Thomas r. Milstead vs.. Charles Collins.
| CRU, administrator of James Barnes, de-
ceased; verdict for plaintiff for $175
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Mont
gomery county vs.. Allan Farqrhar; set for
Thursday evening.
Chevy Chase Club.-The Chevy Chase
Hunt Club, of Chevy Chase, this county, has
become the actual owner of the beautiful
property it has occupied as Jesse for the pas
three years. Negotiations, which have beer
pending several days between the governor
of the club and Capt John Rogers, U. S. A..