Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-02-22
Damascus Items.

Again We have allowed some time to pass
since we have been heard from, but glad TO
say in that time things have been progress.
ing as usual, with the exception of some
very disagreeable weather; but despite the
Indictment weather the young people have
enjoyed some very fine sleigh aud sled rides,
and we must not forget TO mention an upset
occasionally.
The Misses Young afford quite a great
deal q pleasure with their crokinOle board :,
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Mount have pur-
chased very fine graphophone, which is
enjoyed immensely by many on Main street,
SO with sleigh rides, parties, graphophOnes,
and games OF many descriptions, Damascus
is not quite as slow as many may term it.
The Teachers Institute hell at Rockville
IRON the 4th 10 the 9Th instant, We hear, was
enjoyed by all the teachers, anl those OF
Damascus never enjoyed ride more than
the four horse sled ride To aud from Gath
ersburg on the 4th and 9th. Tue trolley
ride TO Washington was u source Of pleasure
to all, and our assistant, Miss Byrtle Young,
reports II being one OF the most pleasant
events OF the season and thinks il will be
long remembered by those incu led in the
ride, especially those who attended the theaL
rical play, Quo Vads.
Miss NettIe Etchlson, near Etchison, was
treated with genuine surprise by the young
people OF this place on the 9th instant. The
evening was II lovely one and just adapted
for beautiful moonlight sled ride, aud az
everything seemed in our favor for gay old
time, we can truly say we enjoyed both the
former and the latter. We feel sure Miss
Neltie did not enjoy IL more than we did
for we certainly met with most hearty
welcome, and when leaving, at late hour
we we're made TO promise we would come
again in the near future, and such a promise
was by no means hard TO make. Many
thanks TO our hospitabe entertainers for the
delightful evening we spent.
A select few, consisting of the Misses Lola
and Byrtle Young, s. 4. Holland and Isla
Young, and Messrs. c. M. Burdette, Robert
Stanley, J. Beall and Marine Darby enjoyed
several hours Of pleasant conversation and
music with the Misses Purdum, near this
place, on the 10th instant. Considering we
| found Miss Alma very much indispOsed,
but glad TO find her able to greet US with
smile, AS it is her usual custom Of meeting her
many friends OF Damsscus, with whom she
is II great favorlte. Despite the dark night
and the snow drifts our sled tide home was
enjoyed beyond description, rs We had not
TO think Of our welfare, owing u our very
careful aud experienced driver
Miss Bessie Lan,dale is still visiting Miss
Grace Humphrey, OF Germantown, and haV
ing heard from her quite often, through
both letters and across the wires, We are
aware Vi the delightful visit she is having
and rs We miss her very much we will be
more than glad " welcome her back To Da
mascus at any time.
Messrs. J. r. Baker, g. W. Day, g. NJ
Burdette and LttetOn Price have been 10
disposed, but are improving, and the formeI
three are now able 70 attend to their schoO
duties.
Mr.. G. King expects to begin a new mil
in this place as soon rs the weather permits
1t will not only be great improvement u
d lmascus, but great advantage as well al
a convenience to the farmers Of this vicinity
The railroad which has been talked of fol
several years would be the greatest improve
ment ever known in this community, and
we still live in hopes Of seeing 1t 10 opera
ton 10 the near future.
Miss Salye Holland and father spent sun
day last with Miss Corinne Holland at he'
very pleasant boarding place, Mr.. Y. II
Walkers, at Claysville.
Miss Clara MulliniK spent Monday las
with the Misses Young.
Miss s. 4 Holland entertained Mss Annl'
. Bowman and Mr.. Wellington Penn on tn
10th instant.
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