Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-12-30

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Mrs. Low, wife of zachariah Low, died
at her home, near Rockville, on Tuesday
morning last.
Rev E. A. Edwards will preach In Poto'
mac NJ. E. Church South next Sunday al
liza NJ.
Toys, fresh grated cocoanut, charlotte
russo, mnce meat, &C., for sale at Reisng-
er's confectionery.
Divine service at Christ Church, Rock
vile, next Sunday morning and evening.
Bible class Thursday, Jan. 8, 7;3O T. M.
The Sunday School at Derwood will hold
it's Christmas entertainment Friday even
ing, December Both, commencing at 1880
o'clock.
The Burden Bearer Circle of The Kings
Daughters will meet at the residence Of Mr..
wv. Warner on Tuesday, January Sd, at
o'clock p M.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Thompson. of
Ednor, this county, celebrated the twenty
fifth anniversary of their marriage at their
home on Tuesday evening
Representatives are wanted in this county
for first class life insurance company -
This is good chance for men Of business
habits. See ad. for particulars.
Itch on human, mango on horses, dogs
and all stock, cured in 80 minutes by Wool.
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails.
Sold by E T. Fearon, Rockville.
Pastor s. X. White and family we're
bounteously remembered by his congrega-
tions, at GAINESVILLE and Upper Seneca
Baptist Churches, during the holidays.
A superb upright piano that has been
slightly used Is offered for sale at a great
sacrifice, delivered free to nearest railroad
station, by l.. B. Thomson, Linden, Md.
There will be preaching at Germantown
Baptist Church Sunday at II O'Clock by
Pastor J. D. Rayheld Sacrement OF Lords
supper after preaching. Pastor Rayield
will preach at station al $3.50 p NJ.
The ladies OF ST. Peters Church, Olney
will hold an oyster supper in Grange Hall,
TOR the benefit Of the new church, on the 4th
of January, 1899. There will be dancing
from to II P. NJ. Supper % cents.
The Waverley Club, of Gaithersburg, will
hold its regular meeting on Thursday even
ing, Jan Sd, 1899. Besides an interesting
for the ensuing year. A full attendance is
desired.
Mr.. Frank Gray, who lives near Halplne,
this county, met with a painful accident on
Wednesday last. 10 attempting to shoot at
a rabbit his gun barrel exploded, lacerating
his lett hand and severely bruising the arm
and shoulder. DR. Stonestreet gave imme.
diate attention TO the injuries, after which
Mr.. Gray left for Washington hospital.
Mr.. John Oldfeld, an aged citizen of the
county, residing at Sandy Spring, died at
noon on Monday last. Mr.. Oldfeld had
his leg and arm broken on December 10, as
the result o: an accident, and the injury
probably fastened his death.
A clay pigeon shooting contest will be
given by the Montgomery County Gun
Club, at Gaithersburg, Saturday, December
81, beginning at 10 A. NJ. Fifteen large
turkeys will 0e awarded as prizes to the
winners. An invitation is extended 10 the
general public to take part in the various
events OF the day.
The Christmas entertainment of the Epis-
copal Sunday School took place at Christ
Church Wednesday evening. The exercises
consisted of a timely address by the pastor of
the church, appropriate Rotations by the
children and the distribution Of Christmas
candies and other seasonable presents. The
occasion was happy one Tor all who were
present
There will be services at the Christian
Church on Sunday morning and evening.
At II A. NJ. preaching by The pastor, and
at 1880 P. NJ. preaching by Rev Mr.. Ed
wards. Christian Endeavor prayer meet
ing at $50 p. NJ. The heating apparatus
of the church has been put in good order,
and the building will now be made com
Portable at every service.
A large crowd assembled at the Baptist
church last Wednesday evening to witness
the Christmas exercises arranged for the
pleasure and instruction of the young folks
OF the Sunday school. There was brief
address by the pastor, plenty of good music,
and numerous charming Rotations by the
little people. Two large Christmas trees,
brilliantly lighted, were stripped of confec-
tonery and presents for the children.
On account of the Christmas and New
Year Holidays the Baltimore & Ohio Rail.
road will sell excursion tickets at greatly
reduced rates TO and from points ON its line
bet ween Baltimore, Pittsburg, Wheeling,
Parkersburg, Stasburg Junction and inter
mediate points, good going December 23,
"A, % and 81. 1898, and January /, 1899,
goud to return until January 4, 1899. Mag.
nIficent train service in all directions Poll.
man sleeping cars and dining cars.
At SpencerVille, this county, early Christ
mas morning Mamie Huff. colored, aged
about thirteen, was shot in the thigh by her
sister Alice. aged about eighteen. Their
father, Henry Huff, who is employed at
Sandy Spring as an engineer, was not at
home. and the sisters rose about O'Clock
10 celebrate Christmas by firing shotgun.
Selling the gun, Alice loaded IL, although
the members OF the family tried 70 persuade
her 10 abandon her intention. Just before
reaching tue door the gun was discharged,
the load entering the thigh Of Mamie just
below the hip, almost severing the leg from
the body. DIR. ]. X. Batson, who resided
nearby, was called, and arrived just in time
70 save the girl from bleeding To death The
girl was taken to Garfield Hospital, Wash.
IngtOn.
School Entertainment.-Th Christ
mas entertainment Of the Rockville High