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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-23
WANTED-AGENTS.

AGENTS-Sl0 daily introducing our brilliant
Easilght burners, families. business houses
banks, churches, private and public buildings
sre LOOKING Tor; they do Lot require chin
ney tte =reaki CT Ssck 10 trim, and make 10
smoke CT ClTt; II any coal oil lamp without
expense CT trouble and produce tie best, cheap
est and CieansSt light Il ) great money
HakeF for sgeats; go Per cent profit, write zt
Gnee and get 10 vo-k right Away; sample free.
ENTERPRISE AFG. CO.. B s43, Cincinnati. 0.
TIzs-eC5-@1EU
for paint sad vzrUizh house on commission. ete
Experience TIE COLONIAL PAINT COMPANY,
Cleveland r,s9G-g
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FOR RENr-UNFURNIsHED ROOMS.

| FOR RENT-UNFURNISHED ROOMS.
| .~~~-oo~~--OO~
FOR RENF-Four unfinished rooms. with gas.
| Sl5. ~ New York ave. Nv, P2s-3
| FOR RENTING unfinished roons. second
| floor; suitable for light housekeeping; heat and
gas 3I3 Sd St ne e2S-3
| FOR RENT-Two rooIs: furnished or unfur-
nishedi light housekeeping 235 F st. ne. e2s-$
| FOR RENT-Cheap, three nice unfinished rooms
( and alCoye, on second floor; all couyeniences.
| $50 II St ne e23-5
| FOR RENT-Three fine rooms and bath. second
floor, FOR housekeeping 6lT X St NV zn29-3
FOR RENT-Roorus on first, second floor; also
kitchen and room for s.. 2oi st. NV. m23-3
FOR RENT-Three unfinished rooms second
| floor. for light housekeeping; gas and bath; no
children s. st. NV. In23-3
FOR RENT-Tyro nice communicating rooms, sec
ond floor; two large closets. bath; single OF to-
gether: unfinished or furnished; housekeeping
Permitted; reference 1872 H St ne. mss
FOR RENT-I223 10Th Ct. NV. three or four large
cool rooms. separately u together; light house
keeping; board if desired. e22-3
FOR RENT-Three unfinished rooms; rent. So
FOR RENT-Roorns. at your price; Georgetown.
address BOX l95, this office e22-S
FOR RENT unfinished rooms for light house
htfFi'tST cheap 10 itShJ parties 100 MAS ave
m22-3
FOR RENr-Two unfinished rooms, second floor,
1926 d ST. ne n22-3
FOR RENT-Unfurnished rooms, large and airy
532 zIst st. NV m2z-3
FOR RENT-Three unfinished rooms for house
keeping; second floGr; Terms moderate IO7 sth
ST ne ella
FOR RENT-Second floor. .lnfurnishel; heat gas
stationary washstand. $40 c St NV. MOS
FOR RENT-Three rooms, light housekeeping;
bath on same floor. 5I3 I'd St m2e-3
FOR RENT-Thfrd floor. unfurr.ished; SO per
month. 625 Pa. ave. sc. m0-3
FOR REN'r-Aay 1, three ROOMS, light house
keeping 1l3 5th St ne Mos
FOR REST-Two large second floor rooms; light
housekeeping; very cheap. lo2 Quincy st.
m20-3
FOR RENT-U unfinished, three rooms, for light
housekeeping: second floor: gas bath; Thomas
St NV Address BOX 10. this Office Mos
FOR RENTING second floor communicating
rooms, single or together. 1884 18th st. NV.
ru2O-2
FOR E=NT-Rooms, The Astoria, Sd and stz
nv; cSatTel location; modern m2I-u
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SITUATIONS wAETED-FEnALE.

y ANTED-A widow will give SO 10 auvene Sc
curing Ec- position IN Government Printing
Once or Agricultural Department address BOX
2I5, this Cf5ce- egS-S
NASTEB-By responsible c2leEed woman wash
ing OF house cleaning 20 @ -. sg. Il
NANTED-By respectable eoIored woman place
81 cook (ezeeilent pastry co0EJ OF general
hoyseVcTEsr- 4O9 I3th Il - 81
IED-Piaee BY neat colrred Crl 10 cook and
DO IIght a0usewOTk. II42 sth Il. NV mi
WANTED-By colored gil place = COOK or g-T-
efst houseworkeT n private family. CAL or at-
dress GlS Z sf FU -
NANFED-Ry young woman. position IS com
Paniou 70 an elderly lady or an Invalid Al
dress 1880 Sorsh Capitol II. ID23-2
wANTED-ssuiBg to % at home; terms mod
crate. I7z3 5th st. nw. nl25-8
WANTED-By reliable cc.ored girl. place a
ctzEnbefEnaid- Apply at SO LIST IT. s7y. czI-Z
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WANTED-FIve coIored women cooks: also ten
general housea cTkeES, at once. BRITTON & co.
AGENCY 70g C. st NV MI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-23

FOR SALE-HOUSES.
FOR SALE-YaIGable investment property, Nos
GS5 and 35T Oak St, lie DToiJ Park two houses:
one store renting for % per month and the
other q dwelling renting fer s. per moQth, the
two renting for sf5 per month. good tenants;
VIII be sold a. the very low price OF 81 800: no
less; this Is fine investment DAVID D. STONE
K Co, SOI St ez3-3
FOR SALE-AE SOLUTE BARGAIN for Investor
or HOME SEEKER in an s-rDUm dwelling we'll
located, Northwest porcelain bath; newly decor
ated- excellent condition: rents $3.50; lot 2623
GIG; stable -e2T; quick buyer, s., go; SEQ
cash. So per month. WI. 4 YESTERDAY rs
l4th St, Bond Building ma0-s
FOR SALE-HANDSOME BROWNSTONE front
dwelling, TWO SQUARES DUPONT CIRCLE. 10
rooms, tiled bath: offered for Monday and Tues
day ONLY at $3.50; original cost s, 900. WI
A YESTERDAY, us 18th St. Bond Building.
tnz1tS .-----iii- -.5.--s
FOR sALE-Bargain; beautiful S-Too7n residence
IN northwest near car line; worth s, eco; terms
500 cash. balance monthly at $3.50: price,
s., ESQ GASCH BROS 1907 F ST ap1I-tf
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FOUND.

FoUND-At Lscey's, most modern ice cream fac
tory IN America. delicious chocolates vanilla and
strawberry ice cream; made from the fruit, not
the acid e0c per gallon. Also Lacey's SPECIAL
zee per gallon flee col New York Ave. Phone
Main e53- deI0-ff
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FOR RENT-SUBURBAN

FOR RENT-Cottage: seven rooms; grounds:
shade; water; fruit; three minutes from Mary
land electric: fifteen minutes from center Of
city 80. HAN ADAMS 9Th and 6 sts- e23S
FOR RENT-To small, respectable family. sew
eral partly furnished rooms for light house
keeping; minutes walk from railroad and one
mile from electric CaH or address MRS NJ
A PAYNE Bancroft, Va. mss
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WANTED-Dinirs-r SRI. H0Y'S HOTEL. ST
and ID Sts. NV eL
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WANTED-ResTectabI ladies to learn barber
tEa5e; paid whije learning. ~ 10th 81 NV eI
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WANTED-Young lady seImsJTess and seNini
girls Apply I2G2 New York ave. NV. M
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W4NTFD-ButtoniICI hands, at once apply
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FOR REET-sTABLEs.

FOR RENT-StabIe: cheap rent. All ST. 4
e2l-3
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SEAB0ARD Air LINE RAILWAY.

SEAB0ARD AIR LINE RAILWAY.
Capital City Route"
Leave Washington, Penna- r. R. Station
1910 a. M. SEABOARD FAST AAIE-Tbrou<h
DAILY. Pullman SIeFpers 10 Jacksonville.
connecting 1t Hamlet with Pull
nan Sleeper to Atlanta
200 ?. NJ. FLA AND METROPOLITAN
DAILY LIAITED-SoIid train TO JACK
sonYlile- with Pullman. Drawing RGou3 also Pull
man Sleeper 10 Atlanta and Cafe Dining Car
Service Pullman Sleeper Tuesdays, ThuFs6avs
and Saturdays 70 Southern Pines (PinehiI.st9 -
These trains offer exeellert schedules aA serfics
to Petersburg. Raleigh, Southern Pines TP:ae-
1urst), Camden, Columbia. Savannah Jackson
Vile, and all Florida points Charlotte Athens
Atlanta NeW Orleans. Chatt1nocza. Nashville.
points West and Southwest
$50 a. M. LoCAL-To Petersburg, Raleigh
DAILY. Southern Pines tPinehurstl Ham.
let, and iHteFnediste points
Ok1ice- 1871 Peuaa- ave.
n. E. L BUNCH " H DOLL
General Pass. Agent General AGENT
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FOR EXCHANGE.

JIt I@-ANlIL-N.FFfL 1T aIII III V II II'a
class repair, for good horse, about i52VC pounds
weight 200 7th st, sw. m2z-3
FOR EXCHANGE No / sidebar buggy (rnust
be seen TO be appreciated) for twO-seat surrey
carriage. 700 eth st. sw. nf22-3
NY FINE DIAMOND and opal rings watches
and iewelry for your obligation 10 pay Fl a
week J. DRIKKER, 1901. 18th and Pa ave,
over Hat Store. Late With Castelberg. m203
YOUR GID GOLD and silver FOR fine new watches
and diamond5-any balance can be paid weekly.
J. DRUKkER, 1901, 18th and Pa. ave, over Hat
Store. Late with Castelberg. In203
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WANTED-Head Iaundress; help sor all depart
rrents IN hotels BURGESS HOTEL AGENCY
M 10th st 81
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FOR RENT-OFFICES.

OR RENT-Cheap, large hail. to be used as
Meeting, storage or lodge ROOM Apply 722 II
{. sw. m23-3
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HANTED-Horses 10 pasture; keeping horses spe-
oial business. o. H. P CLARK, Sligo, Nd CITY
sddrezs go 9Th ST NIX MAJ
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

In a day less than two weeks the
County Fair will be opened under
the most favorable auspices. The
exhibits promise to be more numer'
ous than heretofore and of superior
quality. All indications point to q
larger attendance and the attractions
provided for the entertainment OF the
visitors are more profuse and as a
general rule of q higher class. TAX
ing everything all together the COM
ing fair promises to be the best one yet
held and the Secretary, General
Superintendent, together with all the
other officers of the association are
deserving Of the thanks and hearty
commendations of all patriotic
citizens for their untiring efforts to
ppll off the fsir successfully.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
SCOT s
T EMULSION

SCOTS Emulsion is the
means of life and of the en-
ioyment of life of thousands of
men, women and children.
To the men SCOTS Emul-
sion gives the flesh and
strength so necessary for the
cure of consumption and the
repairing Of body losses from
any wasting disease.
For women SCOTS Emul-
sion does this and more. 1t is
a most sustaining food and
tonic for the special trials that
women have to bear.
To children SCOTS Emul-
sion gives food and strength
for growth of flesh and bone
and blood. For pale girls,
fer thin and sickly boys SCOTS
Emulsion is a great help.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists,
4oe-415 Pearl Street. NewYork.
SOC. and $1.oo; all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
Obituary.

Cora Agness, daughter of Walter
E. and Martha r. Miller, of Licking
ton county, s. c., died in Columbia
Octobsr 4sh, 1902, at the age of l8
years, 9 months and 19 days. She
was living with her two aunts in
Columbis for several years and after
several weeks Ct severe sickness
died there. Medical skill and faith
full service by loving hands, could
not save her life. God knows best
for us and overrules everything for
good. Therefore We must not weep
ss those who have no hope"
Cora leaves father and mother,
three brothers, four sisters, two very
sffectionste aunts in the home which
she was taken, and many of her
relatives and friends to mourn her
departure.
Her funeral was conducted by
Rev. J. K Efrd after which the
body was buried in the family bury
ing ground near Chaplin.
J. K. E.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
Rstes to the State Fair.

Rates to the State Fair.
For the above occasion, the South
ern Railroad will sell from all points
in South Carolina, including AsheVille,
Charlotte, Augusta and Savannah
and interme date stations, tickets to
the 34th Annual State Fair, Columbia,
S. c., at rate of one first class fare
for the round trip, plus SOC (admSs-
sion fes) for the round trip.
Tickets TO be sold October 26sh to
3Ist. inclusive, with final limit to re-
turn November 2nd, 1902.
The Southern Railway will operate
on October 29sh and 30th special
trains into and out of Columbis, in
addition to their regular trains.
Call upon any agent OF the South
rem Railway for detailed information,
r W. Hunt,
Division Passenger Agent.
Charleston, S. G
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
The essence of Republicanism il

The essence of Republicanism is
q strong centralized government.
The essence Of Democracy is pation-
NJ government with limited powers
but enlarged State powers, yet Eow-
a-dsys we find people and newspa-
psrs claiming to be orthodox Demo
erats advocating government owner
sbip Of railroads, control OF coal
fields and other industrial interests,
the tendency Of which is to form
even q stronger centralized govern
uent than Hamilton and his COM
peers anticipated or intended.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

The Columbia afternoon Record
says: The Lexington Dispatch as is
natural opposes the secession Of this
Fork section from that county. The
Caroline News says that in the mean
time the annexation movement is
going right along.
It is apparent that our afternot n
contemporary has yet to learn that
Charlie Bsiley's mouth is,not a pray.
er book, if it does open and shut.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
DRESS GOODS.

so pcs Half Wool Henrietta. only l0c a yd.
80 pcs Fine Plaids, 30-ioch, on y l0c I'd.
20 pcs Fancy 4O-ipch Shifting. zoe a Yard
80 pcs SG.inch All Wool Henrietta, 25c "a I'd
p pcs Whip Cords. only &C.,, sold at 15c
20 pcs All Wool GRANTEES at SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

Again we would call attention to
the fact that T. B. Aughtry & Co.,
Columbis, carry the best line of plan
tstion and family groceries and are
Offering them cheap.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

We learn that MIR. Holmes, the
well known drummer of the printing
and stationery establishment of
Walker, Evans & Cogswell. of Char
lesion, dropped dead on the streets
Of that city yesterday morning.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

The Republican Convention of the
Fourth District, met in Spartanburg
Saturday and nominated Leumas W.
G. Blaaocb, of Goldville, for Congress.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

The United States troops operat-
ing against the hostile Moros in the
Philippine islands have had wonder
full success in their movements, the
loss Of life among our troops being
small. =
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
ocEoBEB 20,
BABY SHOW.

Baby Day will be the growing feature Of Fair Come
one Come bring your Babies and let them take hand
the Silver Cup and Gold Bracelet Every baby will be
entitled free of gate charge the mother bringing the
baby will be given free admission if desired The Secretary must
informed this fact when he is notified of the entry of baby
which entry must made the other entry There will
for the boys and for the girls Babies of either
sex will be given entries from to three years oree years
being the limit The and weight of each baby be given
entry The prizes will be awarded weight according
age and good looks.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

Miss Katherine Hazard Barnwell,
of Charleston, was burned to death
on Saturday. Her dress caught fire
while she was cooking something at
g stove. -.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

President Roosevelt's conference
with The coal operators and miners
was barren of results and the propo-
sision to call an extra session of Con-
gress to deal with the situation is be-
ing seriously considered.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

Governor Stone, OF Pennsylvania,
has ordered out all the militia of the
State to preserve peace in the coal
district.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
SILKS! SILKS!!!

30 pcs Fancy Waists and Dress Silks. 75c,
sold at ST. 90.
IS pcs Black Silk, Armures, Peau De Sole,
Gro Graiu.
Tafetas for Wedding Costumes. We can
fix up any kind Of a dress.
Domestics sold at cost.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
ADVERTISING RATES.

Regular Advertising. first insertion, rs
cents per inch; each insertion thereafter.
so cents per inch. Local notices, cents
per i,ne each insertion; no local accepted
for less than 25 cents for first insertion.
Obituaries charged for at the rate of one
cent a word fos every word over loo
words. Marriage notices inserted free
and are solicited. Rates for contract ad-
vertising will be cheerfully furnished on
application. =,
ANONYMOUS communications will receive
no attention Rejected manuscript will
not be returned unless accompanied by
stamps for the purpose.
For any further information call on or ad-
dress
G. Nj. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

Capt. John S. Wilson, Probate
Judge of Chester, died last Friday
in the 84th year Of his age.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

Large orders for coal have been
placed in England and Canada for
shipment to the United States.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
INVISIBLES.

Association desires every young in the County, who will
take part this feature of the entertainment and those
wishing take part will be gladly informed of all necessary features
connection with the same and will be afforded any and all
and suggestion that be in their power by the Com
mittee the Association wit Messs T. P Meee and T. H.
Caughman, of Lexington, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

THERE'S an improbable conflict
between capital and labor in almost
every section of the country, and in
the meantime the country st large is
suffering as a consequence.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
w OCT, 22.
SCHOOLS.

the intention of the Association put forth their best efforts
to this interesting for the Teachers and Children of the
County And on this day all teachers Of the County will be
admitted grounds for 10 the gae and children 10
cents And Managers the Association will be glad
with the teachers getting up something for the special enter
the children for the day. and would be glad hear from
any and all parts of the County reference thereto by the
18th of this month
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters for the
month Of September, 1902
Males.
David Blocket,
Jay Clark ~
Henry Evens,
j. j. Jenkins,
Mac D. Higgs,
W. E. Holt, Jr.,
M. @. Kirkland,
James E. Kowe,
Thos. Lever, Esq,
John Mitchell,
John Sanders,
G. M. Thompson,
Females.
Miss Ella Crolley,
Miss Olizzie Hsrman,
Mrs. Salley Lever.
Miss Nancy Neither Spann,
Mrs. ". I. or W. J. Shull,
Respectfully,
G. E. Leaphart, P. NJ.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
Wednesday, October 8, 1902.

The editor is absent from town,
and IS G. B." will. probably receive
attention on his return.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08
70 Cure a Cold il One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. W.
Groves signature is on each box Csc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-08

suffering as a conse equence.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-04
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Excursions to Niagara Falls Under Per-
sonal Escort,
July 8 and II, August 2, 16 and 80,
September 25, and October 8.

A Ten li0 Day Tour to Niagara Falls
Americas Greatest Natural Woud.r, via
Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue LINE Phil.
delphia & Reading and Lehigh Valley
Route, through the beautiful Lehigh and
Wyoming Valleys. Special train OF elegant
Day Coaches and Parlor Cars will be run
on above dates, leaving Washington, ID. G.,
at $50 A. M, and Baltimore, Md, Camden
Station) at 9:19 A. M.
Round trip tickets for this excursion will
be placed on sale at Rockville, Maryland,
at 5000.
Stop overs allowed on return trip at Buf
ialo, Rochester, Geneva, Watkins Glen and
Mauch Chunk.
Only 81 90 Niagara Falls to Toronto and
return, via N. Y. 9. & II. X. X. r. 81 20
via George Route"
Side trip to Thousand Islands from
Rochester only $3.50 round trip. Tickets
good five days, but within return limit Of
Niagara Falls ticket.
Special arrangements for lunch and sup
per en- route at very reasonable rates. Call
on Ticket Agents Baltimore & Ohio Rail.
road lor full particulars.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-04
Religious Notices.

Preaching at GAINESVILLE Baptist Church
next Sunday at II A. NJ.
Rev. T. H. Campbell will preach In the
Rockville Baptist Church next Sunday al
II A. M, and Mt Zion at $50 P. NJ.
Rev. G. Dorsey White will preach in the
Goshen M. E. Church South next Sunday
at 1890 A. NJ, and Emory at $3.50 P. NJ.
Rev. j. G. Copenhaven will preach in the
Potomac N. E. Church South next Sunday
at II A. N and Rockville at 8 P.M N.
Rev. F. T. Griffith will preach on Sun.
day, July 9th, at Jamestown M. e. Church
South at $50 p. NJ, and Travilah at 8 P. M.
Rev. R. s. Owens will preach in the
Poolesvlle Baptist Church next Sunday
morning, July 9th, at II o'clock, and Seneca
10 the evening at 8 o'clock.
Rev. r. l.. McNair will preach at the
Rockville Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning at II o'clock, and Hunting Hill in
the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. j. A Hopkins will preach In the
Rockville Christian Church next Sunday
at II A. M. and 8 P. M. Evening sermon,
the second in the series of great Bible char
acters, The Worlds Greatest Theologian.
The Quarterly Meeting Of Gaithersburg
Circuit M. E Church South will be held
on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 ard Is, at
Jamestown. by the Presiding Elder, Rev.
W. H. d. Harper, of Baltimore. All are
invited to attend.
The Young Mems Christian Association
of Poolesvil.e will hold the following meet
ings Tor the ensuing week: Prayer meeting
for men and boys In the reading room
Friday night. July 4th, led by Mr.. Cabble
Stephens. Gospel services 10 the Edwards
Ferry Chapel on Sunday afternoon. July
9th, at 8 O'Clock, led by Mr.. G. W. Reddick.
There will be no services 10 the hall Sun.
day night. Preaching in the Methodist
Church. Clarence Price, Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-04
Harpers Ferry, the Gate to the Shen
andoah Valley.

Where the three States of Virginia, Wes
Virginia and Maryland come together
where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
unite where the towering sleeps Of the
Blue Ridge end abruptly, frOwning upon
the heights of Maryland and Bolivar Heights
In West Virginia, lies the quaint historic
town of Harper's Ferry. John Brown bap
tized It in blood in 1869, when be captured
the town and the U. s. Arsenal and made
bis final and fatal stand 10 the engine house
known afterwards as John Browns FORT
alongside the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
A plain shaft, simply inscribed, now marks
the location.
Again in 1851, grim visaged war seized
the village and held 1t tight in its grasp Tor
nearly four years. The deeds that were
done, and the tales that are told concerning
Harper's Ferry fill volumes.
The heights at Harper's Ferry guarded
the Shenandoah Valley. II was a most i'm
portant stronghold TO be desired when some
great campaign was planned by either army.
From Harper's Ferry the Shenandoah
Division OF the Baltimore q Ohio Railroad
extends southwark 10 Charlestown, Win
chester, Harrisonburg and Lexington. Bat
tlefieds surround the village 10 all direc-
tons
Send stamp for battlefield map. d. X
Martin, Mgr. Pas'r Traffic, Baltimore. Nd
b. N Austin, Gen'l Pas'r Agent, Chicago
Illinois.