Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-21
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery COunty's Capital.

General and Personal News From
Montgomery COunty's Capital.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd. August 20, 1901
1t can be stated upon excellent authority
that the prohibitionists of this county will
place no county ticket in the field this fall.
At the recent county convention a commit
tee was appointed, with power to make
nominations, if 1t should be deemed advis-
able. This committee has not yet held
meeting but 1t is understood that 1t Is al
most unanimously In favor of respecting
the prevailing sentiment In the party, which
Is strongly against making any nomina-
lions.
There is every indication that the prohi-
bition party and the Montgomery County
Anti-Saloon League will work together In
the approaching campaign to elect legis-
lative ticket that will insure the continu-
ance of the local option law. 1t Is stated
that Messrs. William r.. Windsor and Will
liam e. Brown. republican nominees for
the house of delegates, both Of whom are
members of the Anti-Saloon League, and
Clifford H. Robertson, democratic, nominee
for the same position, and known to SYM
pathize with the purposes Of the Anti
Saloon League, will receive the support
Of the influences mentioned, but 1t has not
yet been decided which Of the remaining
candidates for the house Of delegates will
be Endorsed. 1t Is also stated that no very
serious opposition will be made against
either Of the candidates for state senator.
There is no doubt that the same influences
will wage a vigorous warfare against the
election Of John w. Collier, democratic
nominee for sheriff. and it is stated that an
effort will be made to encompass the de-
feat of Stephen B. Lyddane. democratic
candidate for county commissioner, from
the fifth collection district.
At an election several years ago the Anti
g.. ynv 9Th Cow
the defeat Of certain candidates who were
known to favor repeal of the local option
law, and 1t looks as If the combination
mentioned will be even more potent fac
tor in naming the successful ticket this
fall.
Miss Jennie e. Doing has been appointed
principal Of the public school at Kensing-
ton. succeeding Prot e. E. Stacey. She
was formerly principal of the Falkland
school.
Ann Brown one of the Oldest colored citi-
zens Of this section of the county. and who
died Monday morning at her home in
this town, aged ninety-two years. General
debility incident to her advanced age was
the cause of death. She leaves two chill
dren.
Mr.. Clifford Dronenburg Of Clarksburg,
this county has been appointed a clerk in
the office Of the clerk of the circuit court
for this county.
Mrs. Sarah Lyddae and her grandson.
Stephen Quigley of this town. are sojourn-
ing at Cape May, N. ].
Mrs. Benjamin C. Riggs and child have
returned from Berkeley Springs, w. Va,
where they spent several weeks
The base ball team from Berwyn, Nd,
and the Rockville team engaged in an In
teresting and well-played contest at the
Rockville boys winning by the score of 8
to g. The Berwyn boys were unable to do
anything with Taylor's pitching. The fea-
ture of the game was a triple play by the
oLyrfIl on
In the fifth inning. Third Baseman Wilson
captured liner, stepped on the third bag
and threw to second catching both men
off the bases and completing the first triple
play ever seen on the grounds.
] Leonard /. Hays. a native and lifelong
resident of this county and one of its most
prominent citizens, was found dead in bed
at his home In GAINESVILLE at an early hour
this morning. At no time lately had he COM
planned of feeling unwell. and just before
retiring last evening appeared to be In his