Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-04-29
Elmer Items.

her sister at Laurel.
Rev. Febry, the new methodist minister
preached his first sermon here on the Gath,
and, as usual, the congregation was largely
increased. ......
Miss Mary Jones left here on Wednesday
last to attend the wedding of her friend, Miss
Boteler, of Frederick county, and DR.. Twigg,
of Cumberland.
There are scarcely any peaches left after
the last frosts in this section, but pears,
cherries and apples do not seem to be hurt,
although 1t is thought there will be great
falling off.
Miss Esther Compiler, who has been seri.
ously sick Tor some time past, is said to be
getting better.
The steam traction engine of Mr.. Thomas
Chiswell broke through bridge near Ed.
wards Ferry, with no damage to the engine,
but requiring new bridge to be built
Florie, daughter of your writer, was stung
by honey be on Tuesday last and for
considerable time was unconscious. Her
body, from head to foot, was covered with
purple spots, with loss oil sight for three days
and nights.
The death of Major G. w. H. Smith at
the residence of his son in.law, G. F. Elgin,
in Poolesville, on Wednesday, April Goth,
1898, removes from among us a familiar
form and gentleman Of the old school.
Born nearly 80 years ago, (being in his S7th
year, in Fairfax county, Va, he represented
the true, staunch southerner After attaining
his majority he entered upon the study of
law, but shortly gave it up, although he was
honored upon several occasions with posi-
lions OF trust. In 1866 he removed from
Virginia to Maryland, crossing the Potomac
with loaded wagons on the ice. During the
stirring times of the civil war his sympathies
were always with the land of his birth, and
his convictions found vent in language that
placed him several times in the clutches of
the Federal authorities. The northern SOL
diers as enemies he never forgave, but as
citizens of a reunited land he extended the
hand of fellowship. Outwardly his life was
simple and unostentstious, yet he was not
only well born and bred, but there stood be-
hind him, as ancestors, a remarkable line of
people, prominent among whom were the
Hunter family. For number of years the
subject of our sketch was a member of the
writer's family, and by his uniform kindness
Of heart endeared himself to those around |
MIN and large circle OF relatives and friends,
and in thus honoring his memory we I'M
pay tribute to the teachings of |
1lden times that made such men possible |
To those who differ with US we say, "cast |
over his faults the mantle of charity.
Immortal virtue thine excelled worth,
Our creature minds can scarcely compre
bend,
But this we know, if charity should fail,
Nor faith, nor prayer, could then for US avail,
Pardon and peace alone on it depend.
Two years ago he became a member Of |
he Episcopal Church, and the burial SER
rice was read at his late home by Rev. Wal
er Griggs, after which his interment at the |
cemetery at Bealsville took place.
George Albaugh, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
F, Albaugh, of Floris, Va, was instantly
killed on Saturday. April 9th, 1898, by be-
ng thrown from wagon, the team running |
way at the time. He had started to the mill |
bout half mile distant, driving a span Of |
lorses. On going down the hill some loose |
,oards, which he had placed on the running |
,ear, slipped forward, striking the horses,
.ausng them to run. He did not turn in at |
he mill, but kept right straight on, it is
bought, hoping to stop them on the up
,rade When just across small bridge,
he was thsown violently to the ground, kill
ng him instantly. He was IA years of age.
lis fathers family was for q number OF
ears resident of Medley's district, remov-
ng from here TO Herndon, Va, afterward
,uying the farm where he now resides.
ieorgie, as he was known to those who
anne in contact with him, was the youngest
on and the idol of his parents, sister and
,rother, to whom he was devotedly attached,
md to these always gave his hearts best
Election, kindliest greetings, perfect obedi-
nee, having full confidence in their mature
Judgment as to what was best for his inter-
sts aud welfare. Possessed of a bright and
unny disposition, his greeting was but the
eff ection of warm heart. Intent on some
avor for friend, he never let anything
Under its accomplishment. Mature in his
Judgment far beyond his years, it was
evelation to hear him talking. Among his
he was looked up to, and his de-
isions among them always bore the stamp
# right and truth. 10 every walk Of his
'oung life, 10 the homes of his associates,
lis demeanor bore testimony to the prompt
ngs of a spirit without guile As such an
me, we knew and loved him We are never
o impressed with the changeless laws OF
,ur Heavenly Father as when our loved ones
ire borne away 80 suddenly, as when we see
,ur friends, glowing with the full joy OF life,
tricken 10 a moment, hurried into that vast
unknown whence no one may come back
o tell as if "all is WELL" as when we see the
land that clasped ours a moment ago 30
warmly is chilled a moment later in death,
when we see that were our love as wide as
he world it could not hold him back for
moment against the grasp of the "pale rider"
ret such is "His Decree" and "He doeth all
hngs we'll" To those dear ones lett on
,arth the blow has been heavy, but there
hall come to you consolation, and that con
Collation. shall uphold you in this bitter trial.
Suffer them TO come unto me, for of such |
s the kingdom of heaven.
April 25, 1893. MORE ANON.
Teachers AssOciatiOn.-rhe follow
ng is the program for the Montgomery
county Teachers Association, which will
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