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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Sunshine Society.

Darnestown, December "a, 1900
Having been appointed President of the
Sunshine Society OF Montgomery county,
by the State Regent, Mrs NJ. NJ. North, OF
Snow Hill, Worcester county, Md, we
would like to call the attention Of the ladies.
and every one who takes an interest 10 the
helpful and beautiful work of this society
70 those who read The Ladies' Home
Journal the meaning OF the Sunshine Club
will be plain. II there are others who feel
an interest in the work, and desire informa-
ton, it will be our great pleasure TO com
municate with them and enroll them among
our members. We hope Montgomery coun'
ty will take front rank 10 this society, both
10 point Of numbers and 10 tue helpiulness
OF It's members.
All communications on the subject adj
dressed TO the undersigned will be cheer
fully answered
Mrs. HUGH 9. READING,
Blk 8, Jamestown, Montgomery co Md,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Da JAMESTOWN District Items.

The NJ I. Club met at the residence of DR.
K. B. Beall, In Jamestown, on the after
noon of December 18th. There was good
attendance and one Of the most interesting
meetings Of the year. Mrs. Darby, the presi.
dent, presided. The minutes of the preced.
Ing meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs.
d. q. Reading, who then read her essay on
tho last days of Cromwell. Mrs. E. II.
Darby followed, reading an INTEREST," ng artl-
Gle on Antony Van Dycke, written by her
friend, Miss Anne Greenfield, of Baltimore.
Election of officers followed, resulting in the
following ladies being appointed as officers
for the coming year: President, Mrs. Hugh
@. Reading; Vice President, Mrs. John H..
Gassaway; Second Vice President, Mrs. E.
II Darby; Secretary, Mrs. r. B. Besll
vote OF thanks was rendered Mrs. Darby
for her efforts In getting up the programs for
the last year and for the able manner in
The ladies then adjourned to Mrs Beall's
beautiful bright new dining room, where an
elegant COLLATION. was daintily served by Mrs
Beall, assisted by her two daughters, Bessie
and Eva. The meeting adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Nourse during the Christmas
holidays, when prospectus for the year
1901 will be arranged.
The many friends of Miss Mary Byrd
Scott, o. Fredericksburg, who is so pleasant.
ly remembered not only for her beauty and
charming personality, but for her accom-.
plishments as well, will be interested TO hear
of her marriage December 10th, at 7 o'clock,
at her fathers residence In Fredericksburg,
to Mr. John Crittenden Russell, one Of
Louisville, KY, most celebrated and dis
tinguished lawyers. The parlors were most
beautifully decorated with smilax, ever
greens and palms, and ablaze with soft light
shed by numerous wax candles In quaint
silver candle sticks The ceremony was
performed in a bower of palms and foliage
plants before large mirror, the officiating
clergyman being the Rev. DIR. Dill, of the
Baptist Church. To the brilliant strains Of
the wedding march, Lohengrins, the bridal
party entered the front parlor, as follows :
The groom and best man, Mr.. Blaine, OF
Kentucky; the matron of honor, Mrs. j.
Edw. Tyler, sister OF the bride; the bride
with her father. The bride, beautiful
blonde, was atlired 10 plain but elegant
robe of white ratin, with shirred tulle yoke
and sleeves, tule veil and orange blossoms.
She carried brides roses and wore for her
only ornament magnificent sunburst, the
gift of the groom. A reception followed the
ceremony, at which were several hundred
of relatives and friends. A d icious supper
was served, and the bride and groom took
the $3.50 train to New York. They were
accompanied as far as Washington by a
number of their guests from that vicinity.
The presents were very numerous and hand.
some, and completely filled one room
December "a, 1900. YoLANDE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Death Of Highly Respected Lady

Deatn OF HIRnty hobpcCtou AAuy
Mrs. Martha NJ Chiffon, widow of Judge
Alexander W. Chiffon, Of Alexandria, Va,
died at her late residence in this town on
Monday evening last, after few hours i'll
ness, IN the 59th year of her age.
The deceased was the third daughter Of
the late Alexander Kilgour After marriage
she resided in Alexandra, Va, until the
death OF her husband 10 1858 she united
with the Episcopal Church, remaining a
practical and consistent member She 80
tried TO live as TO exemplify those virtues OF
the mind and heart that enrich and adorn
the soul, and which ever command the re
spect aud admiration of all. She had nc
children, but leaves an aged mother, three
brothers, William, Francis s., and Alexan
der Kilgour, and two sisters, Mrs. Cecelis
Jones and Miss Sallie KIlgour. 10 and up %
whom we're centered all her earthly affec
tons.
In the well grown evening OF life, in th,
deep evening of the day, the spark, brigh
and trembling on the edge OF the horizon
faded into darkness-out Of darkness int
life eternal.
The funeral services were held on Wed
nesday morning at Christ Episcopal Church
this town, Rev. Thomas J. Packard, offici
ating-thence the remains were taken anC
placed beside those of her husband 10 Oal
Hill cemetery, Georgetown, ID. q.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Handsome Church BUILDING

AhubVAAC SuuICu
work of charging and remodeing the Rock.
vile NJ. 4. Church South is about complet-
ed and reflects great credit upon all con-
cerned, as well as being distinct improve
ment OF the town. Substantially the same
general plans that have been followed 10
this improvement were conceived and advo.
Gated by the late Rev. A. .. Armstrong,
about three years ago, during bis pastorate
over this church.
These alterations include the enlarging of
the audience room ny the removal of the
old vestibule and entrance which space is
now included in the auditorium
The old chancel rail, pulpit and choir
platforms have been replaced by new and
modern ones. All the old wood work has
been replaced by new work, finished in the
natural wood. Neat wainscoating encir-
Giles the entire church, the south wall hav-
ing received an extra panel of the same. All
the old windows have been replaced by
stained glass windows of artistic design. A
triple cluster of windows supplsnt the old
entrance on the north. The electric lights
in the rear of the pulpit have been removed
and an adjustable shaded electric light has
have been torn down, all walls Strengthened
and a new, safe and large fue has been con-
structed at the intersection of the new and
old parts. New oak pews Of the most mod
mill he nj
A tower and Sunday School and Epworth
League room have been aided on the east,
the tower affording commodious vestibuled
entrance 10 both the Sunday School room
and auditorium.
A neat rolling partition, twenty four feet
10 width, allows of converting the two rooms
into one on occasion. The entire ceiling
and walls of both rooms have been taste
fully frescoed, the general design in each
being the same The cathedral glass win.
dows throughout the building, while carry.
ing out general design, comprise several
combinations of color. The entire building
ia to be heated by steam.
Plans for the work were drawn by Archi-
tect T G.. Groomes, of Rockville, the con
tract for same being awarded to A G. War.
then, now of Kensington.
A building committee, consisting of Dr.
w. X. Andrews, chairman; Jas. F. Allen,
secretary; DIR. E1w. E. Stonestreet, W. Il,
Humphrey. J. + Wilson, with the pastor,
Rev. G. Dorsey White, to supervise the
committee, has had charge Of the work.
When these Improvements were first con
templated it was supposed $4,000 would
cover the cost, but later more elaborate alter
atoms were decided upon, so that the total
expenditure is something like $1,000, two
thirds of which was subscribed before the
work was begun. The remainder will soon
| be canvassed for.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Aged Farmer KiIIs Himself -Abo,

Aged Farmer kills Himself About
4 O'Clock last Saturday afternoon members
of the family of Mr. James Case, farmer
residing near Jamestown, this county, heard
a gunshot in one of the upstairs rooms.
Hurrying upstairs they were Mortified to
see Mr.. Case in bis death struggle, having
received an ugly gaping wound in the breast
The weapon used was breech loading
double barreled gun. He had supposedly
rested the gun on the floor and discharged
the gun with his foot, the end of the barrel
resting Immediately over bis heart. Death
was instantaneous. Mr.. Case was about 81
years old, and had been sufferer from
asthma. He had said to some OF his friends
that he would rather kill himself than be
choked to death by the disease. He leaves
a widow and four children. The coroner
viewed the body, but determined that an in
quest was not necessary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie e
Springer, of 1925 Howard street, Philadel.
phia, Pa. when she found that DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption had com
pletely cured her of a hacking cough that for
many years had made life burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her no help,
but she says OF this Royal Cure-''it soon re-
moved the pain in my chest and can now
sleep souudly, something | can scarcely re-
member doing before. feel like sounding its
praises throughout the Universe J" So will
every one who tries Dr. Kings New Dis
covery for any trouble OF the Throat, Chest
or Lungs. Price DOC and 81 90. Trial bot
ties Tree at X. W. Wilson'S Drug Store; every
bottle guaranteed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Sligo Items.

An entertainment WAS held at the school
house Friday TO an overlooking audience, and
many could not gain admitta nee. The school
room was beautifully decorated, and the
principal, Miss Mary Story, and her assist
ant Miss Susie Bailey, deserve the cOngratu.
latous Of our community for the manner Ia
which II was conducted Old Santa Claus
gave n handsome present TO each OF the
! pupils Eighty-two scholars are enrolled on
| The books. with an attendance OF rs per day.
The following program was rendered
OPENING chorus, Welcome, Beautiful Day,
BY the school; Recitation, On Sunday night
tore bedtime, Howard Barnes; Recitation,
Borrowing and Borrowing, Martha Tyler {;
Recitation, Christmas, Blanche Wallace !
Concert recitation and motion song, Christ
mas time with the little children, Anna
Childs, Mildred McNulty, Mabel Burdette,
Beruice Shaw, Halle Shaw, Lucy Thomp-
son, Beulah Taylor, Howard Barnes, Paul
Clark, Huguely Clark, VIM. Stone, Alon 20
McNulty, Willie Tyler Recitation, Nobody
knows bat mother, Levi Gill Recitation,
When daddy lights the tree, Grace Barnes I;
Recitation, A telephone message TO Santa
Claus, BERTHE Msus Solo, duet and chorus,
What saw the Shepherds, Bernice Shaw and
Blanche Wallace Wise Men, Eugene Kengla
Milton Shaw, Walter Thompson Angels
Sallie Phtllips, Grace Clark, Anna Childs
BERTHE Maus. Cantata, Old aud New SAINTS
Claus, by forty children /; Old Santa Claus
Edward Cissel; New Santa Claus, Olive
Clark, an up to date; Mrs. Santa Claus
Stella Glover. Recitation, Amateur pho
Biography, Joseph Childs. Recitation, Nigh
before Christmas, Ruth Tyler. Recitation
Betsey destroys the paper, Josie Shaw. Can
tata, The Christmas Pilgrims Pilgrim, Ger
trude Shaw; Fairies, Myrtle Fidler, Ksti
Freas, Grace Barnes, Efie Stone, Ma
Tyler, Roth Tyler, Ammon Shoots; Christ
mas Girls, Grace Clark, Lucy Thompson
Mabel Burdette, Agnes Giadmsn. Dora Stear
man, Anna Childs, Bernice Shaw, Beula
Taylor, Halle shaw, Mildred McNulty
Closing chorus, Twinkle, Twinkle, Christ
mas Tapers, by the school.
To-day with turkey chops) good weather
we bespeak . Merry Christmas to all.
! December 25, 1900. Lex scRIPTI.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

Twentieth Century watch meeting services
will be held at the Methodist Church, Rock
Vile, on next Monday night, the S1st inst
beginning at 10 o'clock
The following committees have been ap.
pointed TO serve for si1 months from Janu
airy l, 1901, by the Rockville Epworth
League; Department Of Worship, Mrs. o,
M. Linthlcum, chairman; G. H. Lamar,
Mrs. Robert Andrews, Mrs. Wash. Waters,
Miss Ellen Brewer, Mrs G. H. Lamar, W
K. Andrews. Department of Charity and
Help, Mrs R. y. Warield, chairman; Mrs.
J. F. Allen, Miss Adelaide Cornell, Mrs
Warner W. Welsh, Mrs. S. B. Hege, Miss
Mary Fawcett Department of Literary
Work, Mrs. w, R. Andrews, chairman
Mrs, l.. R. Greene, Miss Daisy Hege, c, W.
Prettyman, j. F. Allen, s, B. Hege.
Mary James and Cora Hall, colored, who
have been held in Jail here upon the charge
OF the larceny of clothing belonging to Mrs.
BERTHE Mossburg, of Hunting Hill, were be.
fore Justice Clifford II. Robertson last Friday
morning for hearing. Mrs Mossburg had
obtained her goods, and did not desire to
prosecute the prisoners. Justice Robertson
took the personal recognizance of each of
the women, after which he discharged them.
they live near Norbeck. About two weeks
ago they came out from Washington with
large bag of shoes, both old and new. While
they were in the Baltimore and Ohio depot
here they picked up the bundle OF Mrs.
Mossburg, which was afterward taken from
them by the agent, s. E. Eastburn, and den.
titled by Mrs. Mossburg.
What might have ended in most serious
railroad wreck terminated most fortunately
for the passengers on two trains at Gathers.
burg last Friday morning. The early west.
bound express from Washington was on the
switch at Gaithersburg where the double
track terminates. The operator gave the
train the signal to go ahead. The engineer
had pulled out from the switch onto the
track and was moving off slowly, when sud
denly double-header eastbound express
came around the bend in the road lust head
on the down grade. The two engines col.
lided. The front engine on the eastbound
train suffered the greater damage, the cyln-
der, cowcatcher, and three wheels and almost
the entire front being broken and damaged
considerably. One fireman had his head
cut, and one woman passenger was hurt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Business In the Orphans Court

Business In the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted in
the Orphans Court;
Annie F. Gayley and James w. Town
send, executors of Eleanor W. Gayley, de-
ceased, passed their first and final account
and made distributions
Robert b. Peter, administrator of Char
lotte II. Lowery, deceased, filed inventory
of personal estate and was granted an order
OF sale.
Welbert PIERCE, administrator of Powell
G. PIERCE, deceased, filed inventory of per-
scnal estate, and was granted an order OF
sale.
Court will be in session on Wednesday OF
next week, instead of Tuesday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Rockville Bakery.

TOYS Of all kinds at the Bakery, includ-
ing Pianos, Magic Lanterns, Dolls OF every
description also Albums, Toilet Boxes, etc O.,
all at lowest prices.
Pound and Fruit Cake, zoe per pound 2OC
for black Fruit Cake with seedless raisins.
Candies, Nuts, Tree Ornaments, Doll Car.
riages, Sheds, etc
a-See our goods and prices before goi ng
to town-it will pay you.
H. RElSINGER,
Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
BARGAINS! BARGAINS 4!

LNoR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS WILL
Il offer IN the trade rare bargains In Boots
Shoes, Clothing, Blankets, Bed Comforts,
Dress Goods, Underwear, OVershirs, Ladies
Shirt Waists, and many other seasonabls
goods.
| have a fine line Of Candies, Cakes, Cur
rants, Raisips, Oranges, Lemons. Mince Meat
Nuts, Evaporated Fruits, Prunes, ana al
kinds Of staple and fancy groceries, all al
rock bottom prices
W. HICKS,
nov 3O.u Rockville, Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Holiday Rates.

On account of the Christmas and New
Year holidays the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road will sell excursion tickets at Greatly
Reduced Rates TO and from points on It's line
between Baltimore, Piitsburg, Wheeling,
arkersburR, Strasburg Junction aud inter-
mediate points, good going December %, "a,
rs, 81, and January l, 1901, valid for return
until January 4, 1901, inclusive.
Splendid Royal Blue Train service. Pull
man Palace Cars and d. l. q. Dining Cars on
IhrOnRh trims.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

Many persons have had the experience OF
Mr.. Peter Sherman, OF North Stratford, N.
H., who says, "For wears suffered torture
from chronic Indigestion, but KodOl Dyspep-
STA Cure made well man of me " II digests
what you eat and is a certain cure for dys'
pepsia and every form Of stomach trouble. -
II gives relief at once even 10 the worst 'ses
and can't help but do you good. W
Vinson, Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Notice to Creditors.
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribe
IN or has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county letters Of adj
mnistration on the personal estate OF
CHARLOTTE II. 10 WRY,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned TO exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the 7th day OF June, 1901 otherwise
they may, by law, be excluded from all ben
eft OF said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand, this 4th
day Of December, 1900.
ROBERT Is. PETER,
dec Tat Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
GA 1T O F n.
Bear. til. +, The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature Of &z2zlZa

Now is the time when Group and lung trou-
bes prove rapidly fatal. The only harmless
remedy that produces immediate results is
One Minute Cough Cure. II lie very pleasant
to take and can he relied upon TO quickly
cure coughs, colds and all lung diseases II
will prevent consumption. X. W. Vinson,
Rock Vile Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, If you used DR.
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands Of suffer-
ers have truly proved their matchless merit
for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and strong nerves ard build up
your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only
20 cents. Money back II not cured. Sold by
X W. Vinson, Druggist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

is in danger. A neglected cough or cold may
soon become serious and should be stopped
at once One Minute Cough Cure quickly
cures coughs aud colds and the worst cases Of
Group, bronchitis, grippe and other throat
and lung troubles. r. ". Vinson, Rockville,
Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICEishereby given that the subscrib-
IN er has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county letters u ad-
ministration on the personal estate Of
CHARLES III. THRIFT,
late ofsaid county, decd. All persons haV.
ingclaims against said deceased, are hereby
warned to Ihibit thesame with the vouchers
thereof, TO the subscriber, on or before the
l4th day Of December, 1901; otherwise, they
may by law, be excluded from all benefit OF
said estate. onsindebted TO said estate,
are requestedto make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this ! lth day ofDecem-
ber 1900.
MARY A. THRIFT,
dec l4-4t AdministrairiI
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Editors Awful Plight.

r. NJ. Higgins, Editor Seneca, Ills, News,
was afflicted for years with Piles that no doc
tor or remedy helped until be tried Buck len 9
Arnica Salve He writes two boxes wholly
cnred him. It's the surest Pile cure on earth
and the hest salve in the void Cure guar
anteed Only 20 cents Sold by r. W.
Vinson, Druggist
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

Itch or Mango Cured In 80 Minutes.
Woods Itch and Mango Lotion will cure Itch
n human beings or mango and scratches 10
animals 10 thirty minutes. Large bottle,
sold only at Fearon's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

II you would have an appetite like bear
and relish for your meals take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets They cor
rect disor iers OF the stomach and regulate
the liver and bowels. Price 20 cent Samples
free, at e. T. Fearon's drug store, Rockville,
Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
Relief IN Six Hours.-Distressing Kid

Relief IN Six HOurs.-Distressing Kid
ney and Bladder diseases relieved In six
hours by the Mem Great S0uM american
Ridney Cure" This new remedy is a great
surprise on account Of its exceeding prompt
ness 10 relieving pain 10 the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part OF the urinary passages
in male and female. It relieves retention Of
water and pain In passing it almost immedl-
ately. II you want quick relief and cure this
IL YOUR remedy. Sold by e. r Fearon, drug
vist Rockville. MARYLAND
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

When the stomach is tired out 1t must have
a rest, but we can't live without food. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure "digests what you eat" so
that you can eat all the good food you want
while it is restoring the digestive organs to
health. 1t is the only preparation that d.
gests all kinds of food R. W. Vinson, Rock
villa Ma
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

When you need a soothing and healing
anti-septic application for any purpose, use
the original DeWtrs Witch Hazel Salve,
a well-known cure for piles and skin diseases {.
II heals sores without leaving a scar. Beware
Of unterfeits r. W. Vinson, Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

Don't use any Of the counterfeits Of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Sal'e. Most OF them are
worthless or liable 10 cause injury. The orig
inal DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve 10 certain
cure for piles, eczema, cuts, scalds, burns,
ro,es aud skin diseases. X. W. Vinson, Rock
VIA Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

7. r. Anthony, Ex-Pos,master OF Primrose
City, Iowa, says: 81 bought one bottle Of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism, and two doses
Of it did me more good than any medicine
ever took" Sold by Il. 4 Fesron, Drug
gesl, Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

Horse and Cattle POwdeFs.-Pratts,
Stonebraker's, Foutzs, Schmidrs, KendalPs,
Flints, Erbs, Barker's, Bells, and Pratts
Chicken Powders at Vinson's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in n fine healthy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. 20
eents per package. For sale by dluggists.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

Death Dust" for removing and kill
ing ants, reaches, bedbugS, moths, cent?
pedes, croton bugs, spiders, 6eas, flies, lice
on animals, insects and their eggs on plants,
&c. At Wilson'S Drug Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-28

ES- Take your prescription to Fearon' g
Pharmacy, where 1t will have the attention
of u graduate and experienced druggist.