Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-12-31
Miss Lena Virginia folsom, daughter Of

Miss Lena Virginia Tolson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred C. Tolson, of Coles
vile, this county, and Mr.. John Clarence
Brown, of Washington, were married at 4
O'Clock last Tuesday afternoon in St. John s
Church, Forest Glen. The ceremony was
performed by the pastor, Rev. C. o. Rosen-
steel. A wedding collation. was served at
the home of the bride. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown left for a short trip.
Mr.. Jas. S. May. for number of years
a jeweler at Rockville, died suddenly at
the Montgomery House last Friday morn
ing aged IS years. A year or more ago
he suffered stroke of paralysis and had
since been in feeble health. Surviving him
are his wife, who resides in Illinois, of
which Mr.. May was a native and long
time resident; two sons, whose homes are
in Chicago, and a brother in Washington.
For several years Mr.. May made, his home
in Washington, where he held position
under the last Cleveland administration.
Mr.. H. Dorsey Etchson, of Frederick,
has announced that he will be candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Congress
to succeed Col Geo. A. Pearre, of Cumber-
land, who is now representing the district,
comprising the five counties of Western
Maryland. Mr.. Etchison was born in Fred
erick on September 18th. 1857. He was
graduated from Dickinson College in the
pIacc of 1897 and 81 &c
master of arts from that institution. He
studied law in the Office of the late C. v.
S. Levy, at Frederick, and in November,
1889, was admitted to the bar and has ac-
lively been engaged in the practice of his
profession for over twenty years. He has
never held an elective office, but has always
been an active Democrat.
The store-room and adjoining dwelling
of Mr. Horace D. Waters, at old German
town, was the scene of two fires on Thurs
day of last week. The first fire occurred
about 10 O'Clock in the morning. while the
store was crowded with people doing Christ
mas shopping, and was caused by large
box of matches igniting. The box was got
outside as soon as possible and no serious
damage resulted. The second fire occurred
about 4:30 O'Clock in the afternoon, and
was caused by an oil stove in one of the
sleeping rooms on the second floor of the
dwelling becoming overheated and setting
fire to the lace curtains. The fire spread
rapidly over the entire room, burning the
paper off the walls, many pictures and all
the clothing in the room. The loss is about
$500.
Mr.. Elijah LeiZear bailiff of the District
branch of the Police Court, died at $40
O'Clock last Friday morning. at his home,
81 New York avenue northwest, Washing
ton, after an illness of about two months.
The funeral services were held in the
chapel at Rock Creek cemetery Monday
afternoon at o'clock. The services were
under the direction of members of STAINS
bury Lodge, No. "a, F. A. A. M; Bright
wood Chapter. r. A. M, and the Odd Eel
lows, of which the deceased was a member.
lnterment was in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr.. LeiZear was born in this county. For
number of years he worked on his farm.
July LIST. 1907, he was appointed bailiff
of the Police Court, and held that position
at the time of his death. His wife, three
sisters and brother survive him.
A pretty wedding took place Wednesday,
December 22nd, at high noon. ut Barnes
vile, when Miss Mamie Viola Poole
of Buck Lodge, this county, became the
bride of Mr. Leroy Edward Renno, of Wash
ington, D. c.. the Rev Father Harrington
officiating. The bride, who was handsome
ly gowned in cream satin trimmed with
gilt, wore a white picture hat with large
willow plumes. and carried shower bou-
quet of bride roses. She is the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. R. X. Poole, of Buck
Lodge, and has a wide circle of friends.
Mr.. Renno is employed in Washington,
where he is well known. After the cere-
mony reception was held at the home
of the brides parents. The house was
beautifully decorated. The couple received
number of presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Renno
will reside at 1886 North Capitol street.
Washington.