The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-26
Rockville

NON VIIE9
ROCKVILLE, Md, Feb. 25-In spite
OF the continuous inclement weather Of
the past week. there has been an in
crease of interest in the social life of
this county. and especially of this town
The young men of Rockville are get
ting ready for their german on tire oath
of next month, the older peo-le who en-
JOY short trias after dark. are gathering
at card parties, and the younger ones
are going to other amusements.
On Thursday evening the home of Mr.
and Mrs. William Dorsey was the scene
OF a most enjoyable gathering. The oc-
cssion was that of progressive euohre
party given by Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey.
The invited guests present We're Mr. aud
Mrs. Charles J. Maddox, Mr.. and Mrs.
lbilip Stransbury. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Maddox. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dorsey, Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Burnett, Mr. and Mrs
Lee Offutt, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Weirs
Bouic. Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Eastburn,
Mr. ana Mrs. J. a. Kemp, Mr.. and Mrs.
William W. Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. Ohio
Talbot, Mr.. and Mrs William Reading.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry A Dawson, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Beard. MIR. and Mrs.
George n. Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Beard. Mrs. n. d. Offutt, Mrs. Abe,
Miss Ethel Waters. Miss Ethel Lyddane,
Miss Montgomery, Stephen II Quigley,
Russell Brewer, Ralph Luckett and
Charles NJ Jones.
Some Personal Mention.
John S. Gilljss and Miss Ethel Gilliss,
Of Warren, Ohio. will spend March 4, 5
and 6 visiting their parents near this
place.
Porter Ward and Maynard Penn, both
OF this county. have been appointed to
clerical positions In the Washington
Post Office.
John MeAtee, former resident OF
Boyds. this county, but now of Clear
field, and .well-known railroad con-
tractor Is on visit TO his mother. Mrs.
Loretta MeAtee.
David Thomas Bready and Hiss Mar
garet Eliza beth Hutchinson. both of the
vicinity of CoIesville. this county, were
married last week by Rev. B. L. Par
retf, of tho Methodist Church. The cere-
Inony took place at the home of the
bride and was witnessed by a number of
relatives and friends Of the couple.
Deaths in Montgomery.
George KeithIey died In Kensington
last Friday at the residence of his SON
in-law, r. s. Ferguson. on Metropofi-
tan avenue. The deceased is survived
by his wife. Mrs. Annie Keithley. and
two daughters. Mrs. r s. Ferguson
ard Mrs f w Buckler. The remains
were conveyed to his washington resi-
dence and funeral services were held
at the First NJ P Church on Sunday
afternoon. The Rev. a B. Bean, pastor
of the church, the Rev. g. Z May
dwell, and the Rev. Thomas E. Copes.
officiating. The services at the GENE
terry were in charge of b. B. French
Lodge. f. A, A. NJ, of which the de-
ceased was member. Interment was
in Congressional Cemetery.
Mrs Sarah Jones died al her home In
PooIesvilIe on Sunday evening. and her
remains were inferred in Monocacy
Cemetery al Reallsville Mrs. Jones
was enc of the oldest residents of the
county. and died at the age ninety
three years Funeral services were held
at the Protestant Episcopal Church, by
the Rev. Walter P. Griggs Mrs. Jones
was the widow Of Thomas L. Jones. of
this county. and is survived by two
children, Fremont and Priscilla Jones.
who lived with her. The pallbearers
were her nephews, Algernon Poole.
Richard Poole. John Jones. \. D. Poole,
Frederick Hayes. of this county and
Hays Poole. of Washington, D. c.
Miss Sarah Thompson. a native and
for many years resident Of this county,
died last Sunday at the home of her
szxty-two years. A short time before
her death she suffered stroke OF
paralysis, and this. with other troubles,
was the cause of death. Her remains
were brought TO this county and buried
from the home Of her brother, James
ii. Thompson, at CeIesyiIIe.
Charles ". Baggarly died at his home
here, on Sunday morning last, at
o'clock Mr.. Baggariy was about seven-
al
Of by the entire community. He was an
ex-Confederate soldier, and a short time
after the close OF the war married Miss
Virginia Trunule, VINO survives him.
During his residence here he was prin-
cipal at different times of the Rockville
Academy. up until his health failed some
eight or ten years ago The funeral ser
vices were held at his late home here
on Tuesday afternoon, and the inter-
ment was at Frederick City, Md
Euchre Club Meets.
The Progressive Euchre Club held a
most enjoyable weekly meeting at the
home OF MIR. and Mrs. Lee OfTutt on
Thursday evening. The first gentlemen
prize OF the evening was won by Will
lam Jones, and the second by John /.
Bfunett. The first ladies' prize was won
bs Mrs. John l.. Burnett, and second
by Mrs. James A. Kemp. Those pres
ent were Afr- and Mrs. John L. Rrunett
Mr. and Mrs. John Maddox. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles J. Maddox. Mr.. and Mrs
Lee Dorsey, Mr.. and Mrs. William Dor
sey, W. Y Bouic. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
lam W. Welsh. Mrs. y. D. Ofutt,
Charles III. Jones. Alexander KGsour,
Miss jamie Bailey, Miss Margaret
jones. William Jones. Mr. and Mrs
George NJ Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. James
"A Kemp
\ very much enjoyed card party was
given by Miss Lotiie White at the
residence OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence 4. White. near Dickerson.
Miss White was favored with one or
the prettiest evenings of the winter.
TIE merry Jingle OF the bells lent addi-
uenaI gayety. and seemed In harmony