Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-01
NEWS OF KENSINGToN.
Meeting Of School Trustees-Death Of
A. W. Cornwell.
-espondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
KENSINGTON, Md, August l, 1907.
The local board Of trustees Of the public
school, consisting of Messrs. Frank An
drews, George Peter and Cornelius w.
Clum met Tuesday evening and reappoint-
ed Mr.. Julian F. Walters as principal Of the
Kensngton Grammar School. They also
recommended to the county school commits
sioners that Miss Lillian CLANCY of Lay
louisville be appointed the primary teacher
to succeed Mrs. Cornelius Eckhardt who
resigned at the close of the last term.
The appearance Of Mr.. Clum at this meet
ing evidenced the fact that he had recon-
sidered his determination not to serve. Mr..
Clum had qualified as a trustee a day or
two ago.
A petition in favor Of Miss Clara Har-
rison has been freely circulated during the
past few days. In which 1t is requested that
the county school commissioners appoint
her as a teacher. Some Of the petitioners
lay considerable stress on the fact that not
one Of the teachers appointed during recent
years has been a resident Of the town.
and they are Of the opinion that az teach
ers residing In the town arc eminently
qualified to fill the position. the preference
should be given to those at home. especial
ly when they are applicants and DESTROYS
OF teaching here Miss Harrison, It II said.
graduated with high honors. and those who
know her believe she will make very ca
pablo teacher.
It is rumored that Miss Minnie I. Nell
wee, vice principal, will be transferred, at
her own request to another and better po-
sition. As there is vacancy In the princi-
palship at GAINESVILLE, she will possibly get
the appointment: also that Miss Montgom-
cry will be transferred to another position.
It is nevertheless, denied in some quarters
that there will be any changes made.
Mrs. Field and her little daughter Ade-
laide are in Gettysburg, Pa. Mrs. Fields
former home, where they will make an ex-
tended visit.
Mr.. Walter A. Johnston left Tuesday for
Mexico, where he will remain several
weeks He goes on a business as well az
pleasure trip.
Mrs James M. Proctor entertained the
Wednesday Euchre Club at lunch yester-
day. Those belonging to the club include
Mrs. Proctor, Mrs Julia White and Miss
Eckhardt Of Kensington, and Mrs. Alice
Johnston. Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. James Har-
rington and Mrs. May Johnston Of Wash
ington. D. c. Mrs. Brooks captured the
first prize, and Mrs. James NJ. Proctor the
second prize.
Alton w. Cornwell, for a number of years
a resident of this place, died yesterday aft
ernoon at 4:45 o'clock. Mr. Cornwell had
been in bad health, but it was not until re-
Gently that he was compelled to give up
his work at the State, War and Navy De-
partment, Washington, where he was the
electrician in charge OF the buildings. He
was q prominent Mason and at one time a
member of the council of the town Of Ken
sington. The funeral services, which, II is
announced, will be strictly private, Will
take place Friday morning at $50 o'clock,
and will be conducted by Rev. DR.. Huntley
Of Washington Grove. Nd. The pallbearers
will be George w. Chamberlain, Byron A.
Chaplin, DR.. Eugene Jones, Mr. Scott. FRANK
Andrews and Cornelius Eckhardt. The in
terment, which will also be private. takes
place at Congressional cemetery, Washing
ton, D. c.