Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-11-23


John Hebron, alias Fox, colored, Was
rested at Boyd's last Tuesday morning b
Sheriff Williams on a bench warrant, O
the charge of being an accomplice in th
murder of Howard Hall, near Germantown
a month ago 1t is understood that Hebro
has been indicted with seven other negroe
that are now in jail for the murder of Hall
The nice two-story frame dwelling on tn
aud farm" near Edwards Ferry, ownet
by the late E. E. Jarboe, was burned to tn,
ground on Friday, the 10th instant, abou
10 o'clock. The wind was blowing at
rapid rate, and the fire is supposed to have
originated from spark from the chimney
1t was occupied at the time and was par
TALLY insured.
The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church
will have an oyster supper, &C., at Mr.
Henry Kisner's, near the transform house on
the electric line, five miles from Rockville, on
Thanksgiving night, November Goth, from
q to 10 O'Clock. A cordial invitation Is
extended to all who would like to gel
their moneys worth and at the same time
enjoy themselves socially.
The Young Mems Christian Association
of PoolesvilIe will hold a gospel meeting in
the Jacksonville school house Sunday after.
noon, November 25th, at 8 o'clock, sharp
led by q. W. Reddick. Meeting Friday night
which terminates the week of prayer, will
be held In the Hall, Poolesville, and led by
Rev. Lewis Jones. The public cordially
invited to attend these meetings
Pentalpha Lodge, No. 1914, of Masons re.
allied about $500 from the fair at Masonic
Temple, Gaithersburg. The exhibit and
rattle OF the numerous donations from bust.
ness men was probably the most attractive
feature. Much praise is being accorded the
committee, DIR, Mccormick, j. A. Beth, H
j. Sterick, X. ID. Trundle and j. b. Adams,
for the successful management of the fair.
A fire occurred on Saturday afternoon in
a field on the farm of the late Col. Britton.
opposite Bethesda Park, this county. The
blaze originated on the farm of Mr.. Stakes
and spread across the fields. The origin is
supposed TO have been due to some hunter
firing gun too close to the dry grass and
igniting it. Fortunately there was plenty
of help at hand, and the fire was beaten out
before it reached any buildings.
Miss Ida Il. Greever, of Virginia, has been
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Andrew Small Academy. Darnestown. Miss
Greever has had five years experience in
teaching, and is graduate of two Virginia
institutions-the State Normal School al
Farmwell, and Marion Female College al
Marion. Miss Greever resigns her position
10 the graded school at Cedar Bluff Va, tC
accept the work offered her at Jamestown
On our second page, this week, will b.
found the advertisement Of the Farmers
Banking and Trust Company of Montgom.
cry County, located at this place. This
company is composed of well known and
solid business men of the county, and will
doubtless secure a liberal share of public
patronage Until their bank building is
erected the company has secured a tempo.
rary office and ls ready for the transaction
of business.
Complaint was made to Justice Fairall, OF
Sandy Spring, by W. 7. Harris, a local col
ored minister, of the conduct of Alonza Dor
sey, colored youth. The boy has always
been of weak mind, but lately has developed
dangerous form Of mania, and Tuesday
morning he appeared on the highway at
Ashton In an almost nude condition and
later forcibly entered the house Of Harris.
He was sent to Jail, where his mental con-
dition will be inquired into.
Mr.. John Chalmers Wilson, young man
we'll and favorably known in the southern
section of the county, died at his home near
Woodside on Sunday, of typhoid fever, aged
81 years. He is survived by his mother
three sisters and one brother. He was en-
gagged in business as patent attorney in
Washington city, and was young man d
engaging presence and business capacity
and had large circle of friends both in the
city and this county.
Louisa Jackson, II young colored woman
living on the farm OF Robert II Miller, neal
Ashton, was suspected of being the person
who, during the summer and fall had forci
bly, entered the country residence of d.:
Francis Thomas, OF Ednor, while the house
was closed, and removed clothing, &c, be
longing to Miss Ellen Thomas, valued al
$35 Monday morning search warrant
was issued by Justice Fsirall, and Deputy
Sheriff Artemus Sullivan found the stolen
goods in the house occupied by the jackson
woman's. father. When srrsigned she plead
guilty TO the charge and was committed tc
jail To await the action OF the grand jury.
A pretty home wedding was solemnized
al the residence of Mr.. and Mrs Sprigg, Dol
phin street, Baltimore, at 1890 O'Clock on
Wednesday OF last week The contracting
parties were DR. Henry q. Shippers and Miss
Marie j Townsend, daughter Of Mr.. Hugh
G. Townsend, OF this county. Rev. John
M. Gill, OF Christ NJ. Z. Church, Chester
town, Md. performed the ceremony The
parlors were prettiIy trimmed with foliage
plants and cut flowers. The bride wore d
handsome brown travelling suit, aud after thu
ceremony DR.. and Mrs. Shippers took shor
trip to Washington, ID. O., where they wer'
the guests OF Dr. Shippers warm persona
friend, Mr. Morris Hoffman, himself bride
groom OF only few months. DR.. Shipper
is popular young physician Of Chester
town, Md.
Pretty Home Wedding AT Vi
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. PuT
dun, near Cedar Grove, this county, o.
Wednesday, November 14th, at 8 z. M
was solemnzed the marriage of their young
est daughter, Miss AVandale, TO Mr.. Wm
F. Matthews, Of Washington, d. c., Rev
J. ID. Rayfeld, OF the Baptist Church, Off