Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. February %. 1908.
Mr.. Ashley Boulware Rogers and Miss
Sadie Deets Hynson, both Of Manassas.
Va, came out to Rockville yesterday after
noon and were married by Rev. Thomas II.
Campbell. pastor of the Baptist Church.
the ceremony taking place at the Baptist
parsonage. The young folks reached here
on the 1:3o train, and one hour later were
on their way to Washington. the nuptial
knot having been tied The groom gave his
age as twenty and that Of the bride
as eighteen. They were unaccompanied.
1t is understood that the Montgomery
Anti-Saloon League has started another
crusade against ytolators Of thu local option
law. 1t was thought that the heavy nnes
imposed at the recent session Of court had
about put stop to the Illegal liquor tramc.
but the effects were only temporary. and II
Is stated that "speak-easies' are about a.
numerous as ever. A detective named Tay-
lor. from Baltimore. visited Rockville yes
terday for the purpose OF obtaining evidence
against persons suspected OF being In the
business" 1t is said he approached Frank
sum of money IL he would buy him some
whisky. The boy did as requested. and
upon producing the liquor was placed under
arrest and lodged in Jail as q witness
against the person from whom the whisky
was procured. 1t is understood that other
arrests will follow as result OF Taylors
visit.
Mrs. ]. B. Hines Of Baltimore Is the guest
OF her sister. Mrs r. c. Warfeld, at this
place.
The republicans Of Montgomery county
are beginning to manifest decided interest
In their party program. Uppermost in their
minds Just now seems to be the question
Of selecting a county chairman to succeed
Mr.. Uriah H. w. Griffith, who has accepta-
bly, filled the position for the past two
years. It Is understood that Mr.. Grifnth
VIII not be q candidate for reelection. The
name Of Mr.. WILLIS B. Burdette OF Rock
vile Is most frequently heard In connection
with the position. Mr.. Burdette Is one OF
the younger leaders Of his party, but Is
known as a good organizer and hustler
all factions OF the party. and his selection
is already looked upon by many as assured
Concerning the various nominations to De
made, little Of a definite character has SO
far been heard. For clerk OF the circuit
court 1t is generally conceded that Mr.
Thomas Dawson. the incumbent. WIZ De
renom:nated without serious opposition. He
has held the position for the past six years.
and 1t Is said In his behalf that he has
proved himself to be one OF the most EN-
cient and accommodating officials the coun-'
ty has ever had. There seems to be little
or no inclination to oppose his renomina-
ton. Numerous suggestions have been
made for the other off1ces, but so far there
are no avowed aspirants.
Rev. Thomas H. Campbell, pastor OF the
Baptist Church, preached the regular SER
mon at the weekly gospel meeting for the
young men of Rockville and vicinity, which
was held this afternoon In the Christian
Church. 1t was a strong deiiverance and
was listened to with marked attention by
the usual large gathering. The music
which was a pleasing feature, was under
the direction Of Prof. Hezekiah Trail.