Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-03-01
Glen Echo Items.


Our town has been the scene of much en-
joyment and festivity during the last week
preceding the season of Lent. Several dances
and musical entertainments have been quite
prominent. Among the most prominent
was one which occurred at the residence of
Mr. John Il. Ogle, there being quite num-
Der of guests present At the home of Mr..
George O'Brlen was scene worthy Of ad
miration, fancy ball being in progress.
The guests were numerous and the costumes
gorgeous, the musical qualities were unsur-
passed. Quite number of prominent
Washingtonians were present.
The musical entertainment given at the
home of Mrs. Roach is worthy of common
dalton. Though not many guests were pres
ent, the selections, recitals and performances
of the entertainers were superb.
The sudden death of our friend and neigh
Dor, Mr.. James T. Byrnes, was received by
the citizens of this community with deepest
sorrow. We extend our heartfelt sympathy
to his bereaved wife and children. He was
a kind and loving father. We fully &C.
knowledge what great loss they endure.
Mrs Howard A. Garrett has just returned
home from her visit to her parents and &C
quaints us with the fact that her father, Mr..
J. W. Carroll, is slowly recovering from
painful! illness, which confined him to his
bed for several weeks past
The citizens of this community heartily
responded to Call for meeting on Monday
night last The object of the meeting was
to select a committee to wait on the officials
OF the Washington and Great Falls Railway
to endeavor to prevail upon them to allow
the cars to run on the same schedule as they
have heretofore, instead of the new one,
which allows US only one car after certain
hour.
Mr.. John X. Ogle was taken suddenly i'll
on Saturday and has been unable 10 leave
his bed. His condition has but slightly i'm
proved.
Mrs Francis Boswell left here for Balti-
more on Monday to visit her mother, who is
quite i'll, and it is stated her condition is very
critical.
Saturday night last quite an atfray &C.
CURED on a car of the Washington and Great
Falls line in charge of Motorman Baker and
Conductor Rose. Eight negro passengers
became prolane and bOisterous. After being
ordered from the car they became indignant
and Immediately showed their determined
RAJ N
gether with the assistance oil several passen'
gers, after much trouble, succeeded in throw
ing them off. The negroes then proceeded
to stone the car for some distance. No one
was injured very seriously. Mr.. Bakers
head was slightly cut by stone thrown by
one of the miscfeants. Mr.. Rose complained
of a sprained ankle, which caused him con-
siderable pain There were no names Of
the assailants ascertained, although oue was
cut and bruised about the head and face
very badly by the brake handle Of the Car
in the hands of Mr.. Baker. Six windows
and both doors were smashed 10 BY the iy.
ing stones.
Conductor Hecht, Of the Washington and
Great Falls Railroad, has just returned from
the Hot Springs, his health being greatly
improved since his departure, aud he has
again resumed his duties.
Mr.. Joseph Fowler last Sunday found on
the Conduit road, near Cabin John, a dia.
mond scarf pin, valued at one hundred dol
lars. After advertising he located the own
er, who presented him with handsome
silver watch as reward for his honesty.
Many of our citizens are hosts Of numer-
Gus friends and relatives from distant cities
who are taking the advantage of visiting
their friends near Washington so as 10 be
present to witness the inaugural ceremony,
which, BY all accounts, promises 70 be
striking feature.
Feb. 20, 1901. CORRESPONDENT.