Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-03-25
FOCAL and 2ersuual.
Town and Country.

Philadelphia at an early date.
Mr.. o. S Maus and family, formerly Of
Oak Grove, D. c are now residents of Sligo
Rev. h. L. McNair will preach in tht
Presbyterian Church, at Boyd's, next Sun
day afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Charles B. Greaves, who has lived a
Sligo for the past twenty years, has moved
his family to WASH ,Lgton.
Adler comes te the front this week will
list of prices for clothing that will MAKE
year head di'7y. Read his ad.
No service. in the Baptist church, Rock
vile, on nett Sunday, owing to repairs be
ing made n the church building.
George L. Crawford has been appointed
justice Of the peace for the ninth district
THU county, vice John Martin, deceased.
The public sale advertised by the admin
istrators OF William Reading, deceased, ha.
been postponed until Saturday, March 26.
Dennis M. Howser, of Potomac district
was lodged in Jail here on Wednesday,
charged with incest. He says the charge
is fabrication.
Itch on human, mango on horses, dogs
and all stock, cured in 30 minutes by Wool
tord's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails
Sold by Joseph Reading, Rockville
Mr.. Eugene Harriss, son Mr.. John II.
Harriss, near Rockville, has entered the
Catholic University, at Washington, for a
four years course IN electrical engineering.
A horse belonging to James NJ Pyes, OF
Rockville, while being driven along the
river road, on Sunday evening last, stumbled
and broke one of his legs. The animal had
to be killed.
The Clerk of the Court Tor this county
has issued marriage licenses to the follow.
ing parties: Dominique B. Constantine and
Louella M. Proctor, Harry F. Smoots and
Lula M. Lambden.
Mrs. Joseph Stearn, well known lady
OF Potomac district, died on Wednesday
morning last, of measles, aged &c years.
Deceased was sister of Mr. Harvey q.
Bawcett, of this town.
Persons travelling to Frederick, Md, to
buy heavy gear to equip farming teams,
and harness for driving horses, can secure the
best work and lowest prices at Charles l.
Stokes, l44 n. Market street, Kob Building
Mr. James W. McAtee, well known
citizen of this county, died at his home at
Boyds, on Tuesday last, aged "a years
Two sons survive him, Richard McAtee, at
Boyds, and William McAtee, at Darnes
town.
Mr. o. N. Bancroft, the jeweer OF G iith
ersburg, Md, has not gone to Florida this
winter, rs Was falsely reported. Instead, is
at his place oil business to work for all who
wish to have good work on watches or
clocks for use at reasonable prices
The new ad. of Emmons 5. Smith should
attract the attention OF our lady readers
His establishment has been recently greatly
enlarged and improved, and compares favor,
ably with the finest stores in Washington.
You will find this house good place to
save money.
The Key Monument Association OF Fred.
erick has unanimously decided to have the
unwilling OF the monument to take place on
Tuesday, August 9th next, instead of June
14th. The change was made in order to
grant request from Mr.. Alexander Doyle,
of New York, the sculptor, for an extension
of time for the completion of the work.
Mr.. George F. Gallon died on Tuesday
night of last week at his home in Howard
county. Mr.. Gallon was a well-known
resident OF that county and was engaged all
his life in farming. He was sixty-three
years of age. Mr.. Albert W. Gallon, of
Poolesville district, this county, is son of
the deceased, and Mrs. James A. Vernay, of
Howard county, is one his daughters. He
leaves three other children. Mrs Gallon
also survives.
Damascus Grange has installed the fol.
lowing officers for the ensuing year: Mas
ter, Jacob Hager; Overseer, John N Beall ;
Lecturer, ]. M. Burdette; Secretary, A. l..
Burdette; Chaplain, Mrs. Martha Purdum
Treasurer, j F. Boyer; Steward, Jas Day :;
Assistant Steward, G. J. Burdette; Lady
Assistant Steward, Lille NJ. Burdette; Gate
keeper, John l.. Leyder; Pomona Amanda
Purdum; Flora, Lucretia Beal Ceres,
Amanda Boyer, At the recent meeting of
the grange "The best method of planting
potatoes" and "W hat is the lowest price at
which milk can be sold with profit" were
the subjects OF general discussion.
The last meeting Of Olney Grange was
one of unusual interest, owing t. the spirl ted
debate on "Shsll we bond the county to
make good roads?" f. p. Thomas and as.
8. Hallowel supporting the affirmative and
II. H. Miller and Allan Farquhar the mega
tive side. Excellent papers and bright
speeches were rendered by all participants,
notwithstanding the fact that both Mr.. Hal.
lowell and Mr.. Farquhar were arguing
against their convictions. The verdict Of
the judges was to the effect that "the papers
10 the affirmative were the best, but that the
arguments on the negative side were the
most practical" but the subject as to the
merits of the question was subsequently, put
TO the grange, and % against II voted in
favor of / ending the county to improve the
roads.
A joint meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Baptist Church and the local
Literary and Musical Club was held on
Wednesday evening of last week atthe resi-.
dence OF Mr.. Osborn Wilson, OF Beane, the
President, Miss Blanche Braddock, presid-
ing. with Arthur NJ. Mace as secretary
The club chorus rendered the following
program: Reading, Hans Sauerkraut,'
Miss Leora Stallsmth; trio, "Six Little
Kettles" Messrs. Milton Green, John Keiser
Perry StaRsmith, with Miss Lille Keiser as
accompanist; reading, How Little Cir
Entertained Company" Miss Maud Poole
solo, "On the Banks of the Wabash" A. NJ