Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-06-10

miss Eugenia Colt Chiswell, of this coun
y, is one Of the graduating class at the
Western Maryland College of 1904.
The Bobinger Brothers and the Noonar
Brothers were indicted jointly at the las
November Term Of Court for selling whis
Key in violation ofthe local option law. Re
Gently in the trial Of the case the evidenc,
showed that the Bobingers leased all th,
Cabin John Hotel business TO the Noonsr
Brothers except that of the eating depart
ment, which they reserved to themselves
for % per cent Of the gross receipts. Aitel
Withholding the case for consideration fol
several days, Judge Motter on Monday last
at the June Term Of Court, decided the
Bobingers were abettors of the violation
and subject to the penalty Of law, the i'm.
position Of which was postponed.
Last week while engaged In digging o
well on the farm Of Mr.. Robert Hoy, near
Travilah, this county, VIM. Hayden, colored
met with injuries which may result in his
death. He was at work in the bottom of
the well, which had reached q depth Of
about twenty feet, and had just filled the
tub with dirt. In being raised to the top
by means Of windlass the rope broke and
the tub Of earth was precipitated to the bot.
tom. Hayden threw bis head to one side,
thereby probably saving himself from instant
death. The rapidly descending tub, how
ever, struck his shoulder, badly crushing it
and inJuring him internally. 1t was at first
thought he had been killed, but he revived
under treatment. although his condition is
still regarded as very critical.
Mrs. Estelle Hyde Riggs, vile of Benja.
min G. Riggs, Of this town, died Monday
afternoon at the Georgetown University
Hospital, aged % years. She had been i'll
Of an affection OF the kidneys for several
weeks, and about q week ago 1t was de-
cided that her only chance of recovery lay
In an operation. This was performed and
for while 1t was thought she was improv- |
ing, but few days ago change for the
worse was observed and she grew gradually |
weaker. Her husband and little son, Tai. |
bott Riggs, survive her. The deceased was
the eldest daughter Of Mr.. II Maurice Tai.
bott and was lady Of many estimable quail.
ties and general favorite among her &C.
luaintances, TO whom the announcement of |
he death was distinct shock. The funeral
ook place Wednesday afternoon ut O'Clock
rom the residence Of her father at this place.
The trial of Keys Proctor, Of Poolesville,
Or arson before Justice James H. Norris, of |
soyd's, Friday morning, attracted q large
rowd. Proctor was accused Of setting FIRE
D the residence Of Mr.. John W. Darby,
lear Buck Lodge. The dwelling and q
neat house, with most of the contents, and |
carriage house were destroyed. entailing q |
loss OF over $500. Mr.. Darby stated
hat the morning Of the fire he saw Proctor
landing in the stable, seemingly uncon.
erned, with his coat of. The fire was rag.
ng at the time. Mr.. Darby called for his
Id, which he very reluctantly gave. A
ew days alter the 6re Mr.. Darby said he |
sked Proctor what be was doing in the |
'arn, and the latter replied he had been
sleep there, and that he had come to get 10 |
he house, but couldn't on account of the |
Ioors being locked. This Mr.. Darby dis
,roved. 1t was shown that Proctor left the
louse Of Jerry Coates, colored man, about
1 O'Clock. States Attorney Peter ques
Toned Proctor closely, and the latter be-
anne much confused In his statements and
himself many times. Justice
Norris after hearing all the witnesses held
Proctor under $1,000 bail for the action Of
he grand jury in November next. Being
lnable TO give bail be was remAnded 10 jail.