Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-06-28

The Washington Star of Saturday says :
Precinct Detective Herndon of the first pre-.
clnct recovered three sets of stolen harness
this morning from countryman at the Gen.
ire Market. The harness, which is valued
at $95, was stolen from the farm OF Ford &
Graham, near Wheaton, Md, last Wednes-
day. 1t was stated by the man from whom
1t was recovered that he bought 1t from a
man on 10th street. The police have de-
scription Of that man and expect to appre-
bend him.
The farmers of the vicinity of Travilah,
this county, on Saturday last organized q
grange, with the following officers George
r. Rice, master; Winfield s. Magruder,
overseer; John Briggs, lecturer; Harrison G
Ward, treasurer; Raphael T. Jarboe, stew.
ard; James H. Offutt, assistant steward
Maynard Hoye, secretary; Mrs. r. T. Jar
Doe, ceres; Miss May Montgomery, pomona /;
Mrs. Herrell, flora; Miss Lizzie Rice, lady
assistant steward. The organization starts
with II members.
The young girl who lie travelling BY her
self should seek information from the train
people rather than from her companions on
the train No girl in travelling should make
confidants of strangers Of either sex, disclose
her name, her destination or family affairs,
or make acquaintance on the road She
may, however, show kind attention to a
mother travelling with little children, amuse
wearied little one, and politely thank any
one who does her an unobtrusive kindness. -
Margaret h. Sangster, in The Ladies' Hons
Journal for July.
grand celebration of the national an.
niversary will be held at Washington Grove
next Thursday, July 4th, at $50 p. n. The
address will be delivered by Mr.. b. II. War.
ner, of Kensington, and there will be other
interesting exercises, vocal music and band
OF music from Washington. The latter will
be on the train that leaves Washington at
1850 noon and all persons are cordial "
invited to join the party on It's way to the
Grove at each station. Mr.. Warner Ia an
up to date citizen and his address will he
worth hearing. Cool refreshments will be
for sale at the hotel
Judge Henderson on Monday last sus
tanned general demurrer to the declaration
10 the suit of Mr.. Dorsey W. Ofutt, of this
place, against the County Commissioners
The suit was instituted several months agu
TO recover 5000 damages alleged to have
been sustained by reason of the cutting
down Of the embankment for the construc.
ton of the Washington and Rockville Elec
trio Railway in front OF Mr.. Offutt's prop.
erty, the Commissioners having granted the
right of way for the construction of the road
Judge Henderson held that the Commits
sioners were responsible for any damage
that may have been sustained.
Mr.. Chas. Bell, who resided near LaytOns
vile, this county, committed suicide Mon
day morning by shooting himself in the heat
The young man was subject to spells o
melancholia, resulting from an attack of the
grip, and when he failed 10 put in an appear
snce at dinner the suspicious OF his mother
were aroused and search was started. The
young mans dead body's was found In the
loft, with revolver, containing an explod
ed shell, by his side. Deceased was % year
of age Mr.. Bell was well and favorably
known in the Laytonsville neigh borhood
where he was born and reared, and the news
oil his distressing death cast gloom ovel
that entire community. He leaves mother
three sisters and brother.