Evening star., 1898-04-29
ROCKVILLE.


Dr. W. a. Corson of Wayne county. Pa. who ba.
Tor four months been prospecting in the gold belt
OF this county is now engaged In the same busi-
ness on the farm of Mr.. John Erter near Ran
doiph .sthtion on the Metropolitan Branch railroad
Inc doctor, who has had an experience Of several
years Ill the west and In the gold bearing regions
OF Virginia and other states is much pleased with
me prospect on the Erter farm. a number Of
hands are in his employ and a shaft has been sunk
averages per ton-gold Sc: silver Sc; copper; s11.
The assay Of material giving the above result was
l.ade from quartz taken out at the depth of twenty
feet, and greater depth shows Increased richness
Of metal. The average thickness of the vein is
seven feet, composed of quartz md sA1e and the
vein widens with the further descent As as
the shat reaches the depth of ft. feet the product
VIII be shipped and submitted to the snelteri Ut;
st. Joseph Mo. The sand In a small stream on
THIS 1s tarn, far aiso pans out considerable geld dust
ness transacted: John II. Parsley was aI-l
a bsd or s. I l EsH viii nnfs aas sa
ment of Nelson Ii. Baker deceased. admit1ed
tor OF .Remus G. dorsey. deceased, passed ht.
fourth and final account and made distribution Of
the assets in his hands among the heirs of said
estate.
The county commissioners at their meeting on
Tu .day transacted large amount of business, the
session lasting during the entire day. The law au
thorizing the issue of bonds for the building OF a
turnpike road from Rockville to the District line
WAS received and examined by the board, and
determined to proceed with the work as soon
the bonds can be issued and other necessary ar
rangements are made. The law provides that the
new nacaldamized road shall be least twenty feet
wide end covered with broken stone the depth Of
twelve inches and thoroughly rolled with steam
roller before being used The bonds to be issued
shall not exceed $4,000, and to be In fifty Sc
ries of $500 each and bear interest at per cent,
exempt from taxation. Rockville and Bethesda
election districts shall pay in addition to regular
road tax a special OF two-fifths of the amount
collected to pay said bonds and interest the
same. Coupons due may be used in payment OF
make all contracts for construction OF the road and
employ all servants and agents. No railway Viii
be allowed any part of the road unless written
10 rIta
upon payment of $50 per mile on ungraded por-
tions of the road and not less than $500 per mile
and ordered to be paid: F. +. Hayes ,pking),
S3o25; J. l.. Nicholson Gpiking,, SAC; VIM. W.
LeZear tpikng), So. 68.
In accordance with an act of the general assem-
bly, u special election. confined to taxpayers, was
poration bonds to the amount OF $1O3oO should he
issued pay the debt contracted for the electric
light plant and balance Of debt a contracted by u
81 being in favor Of issue Of bonds and against
the measure
Company X, 1st Regiment. Maryland National
Guard. composed of young men from this place
las been reoreanized in camp. with the follow Ing Ing
n.n-commissioned officers: First sergeant Brhdcn
\ AD6s,a' Dawson. Raymond s. ssheirer w@. u Read
Mculden Charles T. Collins and John J. Sadtles
Miss Laura L. Bennett and Mr.. Ohio b. Will
iams both OF this county were married at Lib
erty Church Wednesday by Rev: 40: ARM
strong. The bride wore green broadcloth travel
! ing suit, with hat to match, and carried bunch
Of roses. The ushers were DIR: Dyson and Clarence
L. Bennett. A wedding breakfast was served TO
the relatives and Immediate friends.
St Johns Church. Forest Glen, was the scene
of brilliant gathering Wednesday at $50 O'Clock
to witness the marriage of Mr.. David J. Broadly
Of Rockville district and Miss Ollie L. Hardy OF
c o. Rosensteei. and Miss Amanda Wilson pre-.
sided at the organ. Miss Bessie hrendy sister nt
M Haray s'9 brother Of the bride was best man The
ushers were Messrs. Robert g. Hilton Bruce los
kinson. Seymour Smith and Webb Cissei
Tba folio nvfpp fran n
placed On record in the office of the clerk OF the
Circuit Circuit court: Titus W warleld 10 Hamilton Cue,
Of land Singleton I, ks1s Kins to James
G. Burnette to Lewis NJ. Moorcs lots and 4,
block atSa rars s land nists Hs o Arnold ss to
land: aa Sc Charles ". Fields, late tax collector;
C. r. Asheton to VIM c. Dwyer IL acres Of
land; Charles A. s SCHNEIDER xs sno to Joseph 6.
land. s.. 500 BENJAMIN F; Leighton to Joseph E.
Heskinson, II acres and square perches q land:
$ST. Clarence Hoskinson to Charles Sickles II
acres and square perches Of land; $3.50.
The clerk Of the circuit court has issued mar
Ollie tnR's L. HARDY; 6tho B. Williams and Laura T.
Fifty young coiored men of this place and ycin.
ity have organized military company and offered
with Spain. The following company officers
have been selected: Milton Il. Howard captain;
C. c. Patterson, first lieutenant; Elmer Edwards,
second lieutenant; George Meads. jr., John
Thomas. Joseph Harris and Forest Carroll.
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misseners May 8.
Maj. G. W. II. Smith. formerly Of Virginia. died
at the residence Of his son-in-law, c. +. Egfn, at
Poolesville. this county the 10th instant, aged
eighty seven years.
An extensive and finely equipped creamery has
been established at Browningsy5lie this county By
Mr.. j. Frixzell Of Frederick.
Mr.. ]. Clinton Dorsey. we'll known farmer Of
the vicinity Of Brookeviiie met with n painful ac
cident a few days ago. While engaged In logging
a deid with pair Of horses be caught under
the drag and had both leg. beeken near the ankles
At the festival feld the 2esh and 27th instants
for the benent OF st. Nary's Catholic Church at
Barnesville the following prizes were awarded:
Car load OF coal to q. Barry. LenaceninE. Nd;
gasoline range r. c. Hilton. Rockville. Nd; china
tea set. Miss Margaret Grinder, Urbana Md: pair
Of Berkshire shoafs. Geo. u. Walker. Georgetdwn
D: c.: set Of dining room chairs Chas. Rhorback.
Rhinesgille, Nd.
Marital.
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