Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
John Curry Held for Murder - Pro
ceedings Of Orphans Court.

Special Correspondents Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February II, 1903.
John Curry, a young colored man whose
home Is near Oakdale this county, was
given preliminary hearing before Joseph
Reading, justice Of the peace, here today
upon the accusation Of murder. He is
charged with the killing of Robert Snow
den, also colored. who was shot in the abb
domen about month ago and who died at
a Washington hospital several days later.
The principal witness was Deputy Sheriff
John A. Selby, who heard Snowden's dy-
ing statement. He testified that Snowden
stated that Curry and he GSnowden) were
both under the influence of liquor the even
ing Of the shooting. and while returning
from a dance they had mix-up duriD &
which the pistol was discharged, infiictinS
the fatal wound. Selby said Snowden fur
ther stated that when he told Curry lie was
shot, Curry replied: IF you say that again,
I'll put these five other bullets in you" Sew
eral other less important witnesses were
examined. after which Justice Reading
committed the accused to Jail to await the
action of the March grand jury.
A license was issued here today for the
marriage Of Mr.. Enos Cockerel Keys Of
Linden and Miss Sarah Boyd Maughlin Of
Boyd's Mr.. Keys is a merchant at Linden
and is well known throughout the county
and in Washington, as Is his prospective
bride
the guest of Miss Isabel Bouic at this place.
The Rockville Baptist Young Peoples
Union held an enjoyable social last evening
at the home of Miss Beu1ah Sage. During
the evening games OF different kinds were
played and refreshments were served
Among those present were Misses Lottie
Davis Beulah White. Lena and Susie Gro
Mise. Rena and Vaudie Braddock, Mabel
Shaw. Mamie and Verde Kingdom, Bessie
and Beulah Sage May Smith, Mamie Rick
etts Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred C. Warthen. Miss
Ada Warfield and Messrs. Emmett Dove,
George Davis, James Carter and Rev.
Thomas H. Campbell.
The orphans court for this county was in
session here yesterday and today, when the
following business was transacted: Letters
George c. Ransdell were granted to John
A. Nicol bond, 1850. Emma j. and Clar-
ence E. Mills, administrators of Joseph H.
Mills, passed their final account and made
distribution. Philip T. Stabler. executor Of
Elizabeth Lea, passed his first and final ac-
count.
The farmers Of Montgomery county will
hold their annual convention at Sandy
Spring Tuesday. February "a. In addition
to other proceedings Of interest the fol-
lowing questions will be discussed: 1.-The
Relation of the Garden to the Farm Econ
omy" by Roger B. Farquhar; "Why Is Our
Labor So Indifferent, and Can 1t Be I'm
proved by the Introduction of ForeignersT
Grow Glover Again in This vicinity?" by
Francis Snowden; do We Give Sufficient
Attention to the Washing Of Our Soils. and
How Can We Prevent Itr' by Robert H.
Miller; This Distance From Market
Which Is the More Profitable Crop-Pota-
toes or Strawberries?" by DR.. Francis
Thomas; do the Farmers Derive the
Benefit They Should From the Money Spent
on Farmers Institutes, Experimental Sta
lions and the Agricultural Department.