Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-04-27
Mr.. William T. Thompson, a prominent

MT. william L. thompson, prominent
citizen and farmer, died al his residence neal
Clarksburg, this county, on Friday last
aged 40 years. His death was the result Of
Injuries caused by falling from a wagon load
of fodder few days before, when he broke
his back below the shoulder and split his
spinal column. His attendants say that 1t
was the worst form of fracture they ever saw.
The unfortunate man remained partly con.
scious up to the time Of his death. A widow
and two children survive him.
The eleventh anniversary exercises Of
the Young Mems Christian Association Of
Poolesville will be held in the Methodist
Church, that place, on Sunday evening,
April goth, song service commencing at 1880
o'clock. A special program will be rem
dered, embracing the presidents report for
the year; also addresses by prominent speak.
ers. The music will include solos and male
quartettes. The public is cordially invited
to attend these exercises. Mems meeting
at 3 o'clock will be held in the Y. NJ. G. A.
Hall. All men and boys are requested to
attend this meeting. Short gospel talks and
hearty singing.
Emmett E. Griffin and Robert E. DENIM
son, the young Washingtonians who con.
fessed to the Washington police authorities
to knowledge of circumstances surround
ing the killing of Albert A. johnson, at
Cabin John Bridge on the 10Th instant,
were brought to Rockville on Monday after.
noon last by Deputy Sheriff Gather, they
having been arrested on a warrant issued
by Justice Scheirer, of this town, charging
them with murder. They were taken be-
fore Justice Scheirer, but waived a prelimi-
nary hearing, and were committed to the
custody of the sheriff to await the action of
the grand jury. They will be brought be.
fore the Court to day on writ of habeas
corpus.
Mr.. Andrew Woods, superintendent OF
the Gun-C Construction Department at the
Washington navy yard, died on the 10Th
instant, aged SO years, from the effects Of a
paralytic stroke received several months ago
Since he was attacked he was compelled to
remain at his home in Laurel and had been
constantly under the care of physicians.
Mr.. Woods was born near Sandy Spring,
this county, in 1888, and has spent most of
his life at Laurel. He has been connected
with the Washington navy yard for over 10
years, previous to which he held the posi-.
Of MT nAant If Tafartnr na
partment. He served throughout the Civil
War, holding the position of chief photogra-
pher with the Army Of the Potomac. The
deceased ranked very high in the Masonic
Order.
A beautiful and impressive marriage was
solemnized Ito which only the immediate
families were bidden) on Tuesday evening,
April Oath, 1900, at o'clock, when MISS
Anna E. O'Brien and Mr. Jetson G. Trail
were joined In holy matrimony, in bower Of
palms, at the residence of the brides mother,
Washington, ID. G. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father Jas. +. Mackin, Of
st. Paups Church, assisted by Fathers Foley
and Krug. The bride, gowned in silver
gray lansdowne trimmed in handsome lace
and applique and carrying bride roses, en-
tered the parlor on the arm Of her brother,
preceded by her maid of honor, Miss May
O'Brien, in pink mousseline, where the
groom, with his best man, Mr.. Albert Fields,
awaited her. Alter the ceremony sumptuous
refreshments were served. The bridal pres
ents were costly, numerous and useful. Mr..
and Mrs. Trail left that evening for short
tour.