Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-11-03
The D. A. r. Meets.


gomery Chapter met at the home of Mrs.
Vim. Hyde Talbot, of Rockville, on Tues
day, October oath, to finish business con-
nected with the late marking of the grave
of Assistant Surgeon Richard Waters, of
the Revolutionary War.
This memorial service was great sue
cess, and the Janet Montgomery is highly
pleased with the interest shown by the
descendants of the late Surgeon Waters
and the county people generally in the
effort made by the chapter to mark the
grave and preserve the memory Of one of
Montgomery COuntys Revolutionary pa
triOts. This was the first grave marked by
the d. A. X. in Maryland, and the exercises
and attendance were in keeping with the
importance of the occasion. BY some esti-
mates fully one thousand persons were
present, and had not the weather of the
early morning been so threatening many
more would have been present. The low
ering clouds kept many away, that intended
to be there. from Washington, Baltimore
and other points. AS it was. several par
ties did come in automobiles from those
cities and distant places
The headstone of marble was furnished
by the Government draped with
fine silk flag. at an appropriate time this
was withdrawn by Miss Margaret Waters,
of Baltimore. lineal descendant, bearing
the name of her Revolutionary ancestor
Miss Waters was assisted by her cousin,
Miss Anna Fitchett, of Baltimore. Perhaps
the most touching, interesting moment of
the whole ceremony was, during a pause
in the service. when little Margaret Fitch
EFT, the five-year-Old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas Fitchett, of Baltimore. crossed
the burial lot slowly and. unabashed by
the large crowd present, laid a magnificent
wreath of immortelles on her ancestors
grave. She was followed by her brother
Somerset, who bore large sheafof palms,
tied with national colors, his tribute also
being placed on the grave.
When the ceremonies were completed
the long unmarked distressing place Of
Surgeon Waters presented beautiful APP
pearance, covered with floral and other
tributes of the relatives and the d. A. r.
Chapter. The Daughters" had placed
their own emblem at the foot of the grave,
consisting of the insignia of the society.
A poem was written for the occasion by
Mr.. John Philemon Smith, at-grand-
nephew of the Revolutionary surgeon, en-
titled THE Silent Dead"
1t was interesting and gratifying, and in
dicative of that proper spirit shown by
those of good blood and descent. to note
the large percentage Of the persons present
were descendants Of this surgeon of Revo-
lutionary fame. They were present from
the prtriarchal figure of the grandson,
Mr.. George T. Waters. on whose farm Dr.
Waters is buried, to little fve-year-old
Margaret Fitchett, of Baltimore from the
west and east they had gathered, drawn
by that fine bond of family pride that re-
joices in the heritage left by good works
and an honored name. II was rather sin
gular to note so many men were present
who had adopted the calling practiced by
their ancestor, that of medicine, and so
many of DR.. Waters descendants have at
tanned to positions Of honor and trust in
the communities in which they live
Of course, the great feature of the day
was the patriotic address Of Ex-Governor
Edwin Warfield. who spoke in particularly
happy strain. inspired, he said, by the pres
ence of his friends, neighbOrs and kinsmen.
He spoke Of the blessings of freedom. of the
duties of good citizenship, the priceless
heritage Maryland has received from her
noble and honOred sOns-from such men
as DR.. Waters down to the beloved late
Gustavus w. Dorsey, of Confederate fame.
Governor Warfield made a strong plea for
the cultivation of spirit of patriotism
that should extend to feeling Of necessity
in preserving our historic spots. and urged
the citizens of Montgomery county and the
State to assist the Janet Montgomery in
preserving that old relic of Revolutionary
interest. "Hungerford Tavern" situated in
the heart of Rockville.
The chapter desires to make a public
announcement OF its appreciation OF the
| hearty cooperation by all in bringing
the memorial service to DIR. Waters to such
successful issue, to-wit The Farmers
Club of Goshen, Beverly X. Codwise presi-
dent Capt. Markey. of the Maryland Ma
tional Guard, for ordering the detail of SOL
diers; Rev. Mr.. Laferty. Of Brookeville p. f.
Church; the Laytonsville choir, led by
Miss Mamie Waters Prof. Waters, of Lay
louisville, the cOrnetist Of the occasion, and
Mrs. l.. +. Riggs and the other ladies of
the Goshen neighborhood who prepared
the fine luncheon enjoyed by the detail of
the Maryland National Guard.
The members Of the Janet Montgomery
Chapter present were The Regent. Mrs.
Morris l.. Croxall, Mrs. f. l.. Bullard, Miss
Margaret Fields. Miss Genevieve Fields,
Miss Lillian Fields. Mrs f.. j. Hartshorn,
Miss Marie Talbot. Mrs David Warfield,
Mrs. Frank l.. Wilson. Mrs. Frank p. Stone,
Mrs Wimsatt and Mrs VIM. II. Talbot,
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