Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-07-04

less or slovenly work because 1.-THE boss
can't see it" would have another think
coming by the time Mr.. Ellicott got through
with him. His death in November, 1880,
was accompanied by remarkable coinci-
dence: From February, 1914. for space
of nearly 40 years, the club did not lose
an actual member by DEATH and then
there were three within month-Samuel
Ellicott, B. Rush Roberts and James H
Stone.
Eighth, George E. Brooke, the last sur
vivor of the founders. Almost everyone
present remembers him, and there is nc
occasion for me to dwell on one whose
character and personality were familiar to
and admired by all. Stored in his memory
and ready to be told in an interesting
manner to those who listened, were innu-
merable incidents Of by-gone age, and il
is great pity that no recorder took them
down so that they would not be lost to the
world. We, who enjoyed the opportunity
of hearing him. recall some of his nara
tives. but the details have faded with the
lapse of time and now there is no way of
restoring them. This is not only Flag Day,
but the day selected by the vets to parade
in Washington as protest against being
deprived of their personal liberty
Of the glorious privilege of getting drunk.
1t is said that when the whole United
States is one grand Sahara the fanatics
will train their guns on tobacco, that foul
weed which destroys mental, moral and
physical health by its pernicious, baneful
effects. In that connecticut may be use
full to mention a remark made by Cousin
George on his death bed-almost 80 years
Of age. He called for plug of tobacco, and
when it was comfortably slowed away
where it would do most good, he remarked
They may say what they please about
tobacco. but it is d-n slow poison |"
Ninth. Thomas Lea. who was my nearest
neishbor for good many years, but this
was long after he had resigned from the
club. At first was prejudiced against
him because Of his sympathy with the
Southern side during the Civil War, but
that was entirely removed In after years.
Some of my best tools and farm imple-
ments were of his manufacture, and the
hay carriage he made the year took
charge of the farm was still doing useful
service when resigned in favor of my son
"a years later. But we need not 60 out
side of this room to see evidence of his
efficient and lasting work. He built this
Grange Hall, AS years ago. at contract
price that seems ridiculously low in these
days, yet the building is still a credit to
any country neighbOrhood, and trust it
will remain testimonial to the memory
of Thomas Lea and others concerned in its
erection for many generations.
Tenth, Joshua Pierce. am sorry to say
that did not know him at all, but hope
others can supply the deficiency.
Eleventh, Henry Stabler. His canning
establishment at Roslyn was carried on
successfully for years. and his introduction
of the Stabler improved variety of sweet
corn would alone entitle him to the graft
tude and good will of the people of Mary
land-if not other States also. He was a
married MANN this respect he did not
more completely married than men usually
are-though his example may be followed
by others after woman suffrage is the law
of the land. To distinguish him from the
other one-"Four-eye Henry" brother of
Caleb. he was universally known as Henry
Lea Stabler." because his wife was Mary
Lea, sister of two founders. How would
Lewis Bell Barnsley. or Mahlon Woodward
Kirk. or John Waters Muncaster, soundH
well remember law case in court, when a
neighbor (who had not the best reputa-
ton in the worldly brought suit against
Mr.. Stabler. and his attorney, the late H..
C. England, Numbered out, Here comes
Henry Lea Stabler with his myrmidons
from Quakerdom But even that appeal
did not cause the jury to bring in a verdict
for the plaintiff have sometimes won
dered whether he would still have been
called Henry Lea Stabler il he had got a
divorce and married another woman.
Twelfth, William John Thomas Cocoa
sionally referred to by us irreverent young
sters as bill Jack Tom"). Although his
stature was less than the average he was
every inch man and held the respect OF
all who knew him. He transferred a poor
tract of land into model farm. or farms
and by thrift and good management gave
good start to every one of his large
family of children. He bore intense suf-
ferine uncomplaininely and has surely
found reward for his well-spent life.
Thirteenth. and last, Mahon Kirk. This
was not the young solder-who may not
have been decorated with the d. s. C.. but
who has won far better prize in the love OF
one Of Howard county's fairest daughters
Nor was it the older one of the same name
who is present with us today. Nor was it
even his father, the well Remembered DR..
Kirk. but the original Mahlon Kirk OF
Woodburn. As he died nearly so years
ago of course cannot remember much
dOOut nlil' Out thete are Two lncluentS tnat
stand out A colored man who worked on
our farm for 80 years was very fond of
telling how he was bramblng a fence row
on the side Of the road when old Mr.. Kirk
came along with his wife on his way to
attend fourth-day meeting. Something
made his horse shy. when there was as
fine display Of Quaker swearing as any
body ever heard: On thee, cant thee
behavel Thee -- of -. III teach
thee to jump out Of the road r. Whack,
whack | The other incident illustrated
his strength and fearlessness. Hearing a
disturbance among his sheep at night he
came down and, although unarmed, he
attacked and killed ferocious mad dog.