Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-12

Town and Country

"a cents; Oscar L. Johnson, Rockville.
Mrs. W. H. Benson, ST., of Germantown,
has gone to Atlantic City for months stay
Mr.. Frank Hallowell, OF Sandy Spring,
has been appointed CHIEF. marshal at the Ag'
ricuItural Fair.
Lost, white setter pup, with black head
and ears. Reward if returned to D. Il. War
field, Rockville.
Mr.. W. Graf, of Derwood, recently left
at this Office branch of a damson tree, about
two feet long, clustered with attractive
fruit.
The following school teachers have been
recently appointed; Julian Griffith, Jr., at
Oropley; Roger G. Harley, principal, at
Travilah.
Mr.. Richard T. Duey and Miss Mamie
d, Duley, both of this county, were quietly
married here last Tuesday morning by Rev.
s. r. White.
There will be game of base ball at the
Fair Grounds on Saturday, August 18th, be.
tween the Rockville and Laytonsville teams
The game will be called at 4 o'clock
Mr. and Mrs. H. P Pillsbury, of Wash.
ington City, have returned home after spend
ing several days with their daughter, Mrs.
DR.. W. H. Benson, of Germantown.
Several young men were convicted by Jus.
tce Loughborough, Tuesday, of perform
ing bodily labor on Sunday last, at Cabin
John, by operating amusements, and fined
So aud costs, which were paid.
Dr. Lawn Thompson has returned to his
home here, much improved after an opera
ton performed on him in a Washington
hospital last week. For several days after
the operation his condition was critical.
Southland P. Warner, son of B. H. War.
ner, OF Kensington, this county, has been
appointed Unit States consul at Leipzig, |
Germany. He skes the place of his broth
er. B. H. WarnsG Jr, who has resigned.
An illustrated lecture upon salvation
Army Life in Atoe lea" will be given In the
Rock Vile Christlsn Church on Thursday,
August 18th, ats r. M. There will be no
CudIBt huu CNCl JbOuI 10 w nthchds
The Woman's Missionary Society and
Junior Christian Endeavor OF the barnes
town Presbyterian Church will have q
Japanese Tea" on the Manse lawn on FRI
day, August 10Th, beginning at 4P. NJ.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Epworth NJ.
E. Church, Gaithersburg, will sell ice-cream
every Saturday evening from to 10 P. NJ.
In the house OF Mr. c. E. Crawford opposite |
the watch box. Come and enjoy yourself. |
Mr.. James A Burroughs died last Sun |
day morning at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. William Bean, at this place, aged rs |
years. He had been i'll long while of kid |
ney and heart troubles. His widow and |
eight children survive him.
The large slate quarries at Hyattstown are
now in lul operation, with about thirty five |
men at work. These quarries were operated |
some years ago, but work was stopped on
account OF lack of financial aid. The neces
sary funds are now assured.
The Epworth League of Hunting Hill
will hold box social at the old church of
that place, on Thursday, August 10, begin.
ming at 7:30 p NJ Refreshments will be
served al reasonable prices If raining, the
next fair evening. Proceeds for benefit of
the League.
Notwithstanding the great loss sustained
by the Baltimore NeOs. in the great fire in
that city, the proprietors have in course of
construction one Of the finest newspaper
buildings in the country, an illustration OF
which appears on our second page. This
able journal has many readers in our coun-
ty, and is popular with all classes.
The members of the Shiloh M. P. Church,
Montgomery Circuit, will give their annual
picnic in Pearre's grove, about half a mile
from the church, on August 18th, lasting all
day. Local talent will provide for recita-
lions and music, beside good band will be
provided. Rev. r. q. Strausburg, former
pastor, is expected to be present and make
an address. The public is invited to come
and help.
MARYLAND will have her State Day at the
St. Louis Exposition on the 18th OF Sep
tember, at which Governor Wardeld and his
staff. besides many influential citizens of the
State will attend and appropriate ceremonies
will be held. This day, above all others,
should be the day for Marysnders to visit
81. Louis The State display al the Expo.
sition Is said to be very fine and well worthy
visit.
The Horticultural Club of Sandy Spring
neighborhood met recently at the residence
of Mr.. Frank Hallowell, all the members
being present. Mr.. Roger B. Farquhar oc-
cupied the chair ard Mrs. Iddings acted as
secretary. There WAS fine display Of veg
etables, fruits and flowers. 1t was decided
TO hold a horticultural exhibition 10 the Ly-
ceum Building at Sandy Spring in Septem.
Der next.
st. Roses Church picnic will be held on
Wednesday, August 18th, at Choppers Sta
ton, near Gaithersburg. There will be
clay pigeon tournament 10 the morning 81
10 o'clock During the day other smuse.
ments will be held, including a sack race,
tomato game, climbing CREASED pole, etc.
A Washington orchestra will furnish the
music for dancing. Dinner and supper
served on the grounds
The new advertisement of the Maryland
Agricultural College, which appears In our
columns, should receive the attention Of all
persons who have sons to educate. During
the past few years this popular institution
has made rapid strides in every department,
and now stands in the front rank OF schools
conducted on similar lines. The course oil
studies pursued 10 this college is calculated
To fit the student for a successful career 10
any Of the walks of life.
Mr.. Gst Blair, representing Washington
city in the Board OF District Advisory Di'