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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
1t Was Sad Day
AS ThOrnapple
News Folded Up

The death of a great news
paper is always a sad occasion.
Such was Feb. %, 1888, when the
Thornapple Street News ceased
publication.
The two-year-old weekly was
printed in Chevy Chase by Larry
Williams, Jr., age Is. Editor
publisher Williams explained the
neighborhood papers death in an
editorial page box.
eve have a new baby at our
house. Babies are lot of trou-
BILE, especially girl babies. Mother
says the electric Monograph ma
chine makes too much noise so
we will have to stop publishing
our newspaper. We hope every
one has enjoyed our paper and
that those who owe US anything
will pay up so we can come out
even"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29

sent its ore all the way to Phila-
delphia for examination.
Upon visiting the New York
er's operation, two wealthy Pitts
burg citizens bought the adjoin-
ing 204 acre farm and set up an
ultra-modern mine with ten
stamps and steam powersreplac-
ing hand labor.
Another Pittsburg company
rushed to buy the Acker Estate.
With H. c. Harrison, an expert
enced miner from the West, act
ing as chief cOnSultant, it was
determined that the primary gold
vain ran east of north across the
Acker Estate into the 200 acre
farm of a "Mr. FaWcett." Nat
urally a gold company immedi-
ately bought up this land for
$4,000.
AS can be seen most of the
gold excitement was on the part
of outsiders. County residents
were interested in keeping the
gold-seekers from tramp n G
through their fields. Many farms
sold at amazingly low prices dur
ing the period, considering the
actual casting of some gold bars,
because the farmers fed-up with
the trespassing crowds. We
rather imagine that many pros
pectors spent their time picking
out BUCKSHOT instead of gold!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
Original Uncle Tom s Cabin
Believed Located in County

Although Roger Farquhar's
Historic Montgomery County,
Maryland, Old Homes and His
tory" was published in 1852, it
will still startle many residents
to learn that Mr.. Farquhar iden-
titled the Cabin of the famous
Uncle Tom as being located on
Old Georgetown Rd., near Wall
La, in Montgomery County.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose
book eventually sold more than
six million copies all over the
world, acknowledged in a preface
to Uncle Toms Story of His
Life" that Josiah Hensen was the
model for her leading character.
Isl HenSen, born in Charles
County in 1889, was sold when he
was almost ten to George Riley,
Montgomery County farmer.
The Riley plantation, consisting
of parts of tracts, Dan, Elders
Delight and Collyer's Resurvey
had just been purchased from
James Collyer for 300 pounds
sterling.
The young "Si", whose father
had been "sold down south" was
reunited with his mother at the
Riley farm. He grew up to be
the overseer and personal servant
of Isaac Riley, son of George. His
memories include many trips to
Montgomery Court House, (Rock-
ville) where he watched over
Isaac who often stayed over long
at the local tavern.
1t was during this period Of
his life as a slave that he met
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29

the people that Mrs. Stowe useu
as the basis for her characters,
Topsy, Little Eva, Eliza and ST.
mon Legree. He was also con-
verified to religion by an evangel-
list, John Mckinney at New Port
Mill, near Kensington.
Later in Kentucky he became
a preacher in the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. He and his family
finally escaped to Canada in 1880
where he established school for
former slaves and a farm which
he named Dawn"
After the publication of Mrs.
Stoves book, he became quite
famous, travelling in England and
telling his story to large audi
ences. He was even received at
court by Queen Victoria who
gave him her picture in gold
frame.
His appearances brought him
good deal of money which he
used for his school and other
worthwhile projects. He died at
the age of 81 at his home in
Canada.
One story relates that he once
paid a return visit to the Riley
plantation. An old Riley grand
mother didn't recognize him I'M
til she felt the place in his
shoulder that had been broken in
a beating from d neighbours
gang. In her surprise, she is sup
posed to have said "Why, 81, you
are a gentleman" and to this
Josiah Hensen replied 81 always
was, Madam"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
Street Car Comment
Brought Damage Suit

Be careful of what you say
about your fellow street-car and
bus riders.
In March, 1919, the SENTINEL
reported that the circuit court in
Rockville had awarded Victor
Haugaard $500 damages in his
suit against Robert H. Phillips,
general manager of the Kensing-
ton Railway Co.
It was alleged that Phillips
called Haugaard "a German spy"
on a Kensington street-car in the
presence of several passengers.
Mr. Haugaard had asked $4,000
damages.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
Mining Fever
Ran Highest
AIongPotonac

q There's gold in them there
hills"
That was the opinion of a num-
Der of noted mineralogists as they
cast eyes on the particular rock
formations of Montgomery Coun-
ty close to the Potomac River,
particularly in the Great Falls
area.
In 1865 a gold hunter from the
West coast picked out particles
of free gold from the quartz of
the region and the county's cit
tie gold rush was on"
Shafts were sunk in the For
rest property, in the canal, near
Ellicott Mills. Even an eX-Con-
gresham, McClurg of Missouri,
caught the gold fever and spent
much time scratching among the
rocks. 1t is estimated that indi-
viduals and companies spent
100000 searching for the yellow
metal in Montgomery County
Not one bar was cast for the
trouble.
1t remained for a boy, the son
of Robert G. Davidson, to make
the first worthwhile gold discov-
cry in 1871. While tending cat
tie on his fathers farm, the lad
picked up a stone that Subse-
was sold for $165.45.
VShortly another stone containing
gold was discovered in the same
area and brought $700. Need
less to say, Mr.. Davidson kept
his eyes on the ground after that.
After five years, though, he gave
up the search for gold, having
found no other traces.
The company of Bartlett, Mer
rift and Jones, despite the pre-
vious failures, believed there were
large quantities of gold beneath
the ground of Montgomery Coun-
ty. Consequently they purchas-
ed Davidson'S farm for seven
thousand dollars in 1878. The
books of the company show no
gold refined.
Determined bunch, these gold
hunters! Next the Davidson
farm was sold into the hands
of the Montgomery Mining Com
pany whose president was Will
liam H. Brown a prominent drug
gest. Then began BIG mining
operations.
Thirty men began work, sink
sing five shafts, and removing sew
eral tons of ore. Two steam en-
gines of fourteen horsepower
Spuffed continuously Outbuild-
ings, stables, houses for the
Workmen, and a stamp mill
sprung up on the site of the ex-
farm. At last gold flowed from
the county! History books do not
elaborate, but merely state gold
bars were taken to the govern
ment mint for refining and
stamping"
Big city interests then began
paying close attention. Great
Falls could be another Suffers
Mill" A gold company from
New York purchased the Ellicott
farm for $4,000. This company
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
Barn-burning
In Sandy Spring
Brought Action

The Quakers of 18th century
Sandy Spring were neighborly-
and then some!
On February %, 1879, the barn
of William H. Farquhar burned
to the ground, killing prize
horse and destroying a large
store of grain. A member of the
family marvels before the
flames of the hay, straw, and
fodder were extinguished, two
loads were seen coming up the
road from a neighbours barn or
stack, sent to supply the remain
ing stock with necessary sub
siStence."
One neighbor took in the re-
naming Farquhar animals. And
soon a new barn rose on the
spot, with materials and labor
contributed by friends and by the
Olney Grange.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29

In 1876. Nathaniel Bacon led
an uprising of tax-oppressed plan
tiers against Gov Berkely at
jamestown, Va. Bacon died sud
denly soon after.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29

In 1888 Peter Minuit landed
two shiploads of Swedes and
Firms at the present site of Will.
mington, Del.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
AT ROTARY LUNCHEON

At Rotary luncheon Thursday guests were Walter and Bert Nc Carthy, Pearse Walsh of Pan Am erican Airways, Delegate E. l.. Bob" Bartlett and Dwaine Oyloe, Burroughs adding machine repre- sentative from Anchorage.
 Walter Mccarthy, son of MT. and Mrs. Bert Mccarthy of Nome, spoke to the Rotarians on his ex- periences in the Far East, where he is associated with Gen. Claire Chennault's CAT airline. Walter has been in the East for over a year, and has worked in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, and most of the larger cities and capitals of the countries throughout the Orient.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
Two Basketball Games Will Be Played Tonight At High School Gym

This evening in the school gym at 7:3O the first game of the Base-C City League will begin with the Polar Hornets lining up against the Merchants. Both teams are in fine condition and fast, exciting game is certain to result.
 The second game at 8:45 will bring together the Nome High School Nanools and the newly formed ACS Signaliers. From all indications this game will also provide the local fans with lots of entertainment. So come and enjoy the doubleheader basketball show.
 The fifth team in the league, the Air Force, drew bye for the evening and will make their start next week.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
Episcopal Minister From Kotzebue To Preach Here Over Weekend

Weather permitting, the Rev. Alvin Reiners Jr. from the Epis- copal Church's mission in Kotze- bue will be in Nome this weekend.
 Arrangements have been made for Episcopal Church services to be held at the Methodist Church here Saturday, Nov. 19, at T pm. for Evening Prayer, and on Sun day, Nov. 20, at s a.m., for Holy Communion.
 Please contact MT. Reiners at the hotel for other information or baptismS.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
IN. COMMISSIONERS COURT

Albert Jackson is being held for observation on sanity charge. He was brought in from Golovin Wednesday after having thrown a knife at his brother, Eric Jackson who is hospitalized with head injuries.
 
 Nancy Olanna plead guilty to being drunk and disorderly and was sentenced to 30 days in the Federal jail with Is days sus- pended.
 Hearings are in progress today on juvenile shoplifting in local business houses with several minors being interviewed.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
MRS. FRANK MORRIS
 ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE

The Girl Scout Committee and leaders met last night and elected new chairman, Mrs. Frank Nor riS.
 A Girl Scout rummage sale will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29 in the Kozga building starting at 10 am. Donations will be picked up if the donors will call White 159 or Main 165.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
RI.uEBELL BROWNIES

We had Thanksgiving party Wednesday, Nov. Is. We each had piece of cake and a glass of Kool-Aid.
 Patrol I gave a play, "When the Pilgrims Landed in America" Pa trol 2 gave a play about the first Thanksgiving.
 Randy Lee Asbridge, Scribe
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
CANYONS GO ON VACATION

MT. and Mrs. Robert Cannon left this week on vacatlon llp to the States. They will pick up new car in Seattle and a1ter visiting his family in Butte, Mon tana. continue on around the west coast for a short tour. They ex- pect to be- back here for Christ mas.
The Nome nugget., 1955-11-18
MIMI HOSPITAL

Admitted: Naomi Anderson, Eric Jackson.
 Discharged: Walt Sipprell, Es- ther Elam, Joe Murray.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
IN MEMORY

In memory of our husband and
father, Clarence Hupp, who pass
ed away one year ago, August "a.
Just a thought of sweet
remembrance,
Just a memory fond and true,
Just a token of affection
And a heartache still for you.
We mourn for you, dear one,
Though not in outward show,
For the hearts that mourn
sincerely
Mourn silently and low.
We often think of the happy
days,
When we were all together.
Your loving smile and cheer
ful ways
Will live in our hearts forever
Looking back with memories,
Along the road we trod,
We bless the years we had
with you,
And leave the rest to God.
Sadly missed by:
Wife and Children
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
IN MEMORY

In loving memory of our be-
loved husband and father, Alva
Austin Stevens, who passed
away two years ago today,
August 81, 1858.
No one knows the bitter pain.
We have suffered since we
lost you,
Life has never been the same.
In our hearts your memory
fingers,
Sweetly, tender, fond, and
true,
There is not a day dear Father,
That we do not think ofayou.
Your life is a beautiful
memory,
Your absence a silent grief,
You sleep in Gods beautiful
garden,
In the sunshine of perfect
peace.
Sadly missed by:
Mrs. Laura Stevens and Family.
8pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
N A ARK T
R 2. pom +
Submitted thru the courtesy Of
The Caldwell Produce Co.
Wednesday, August "a
IN MEMORY

In loving memory of our three
dear children, Barbara Lee.
Bonnie Jean and Joy Charlene,
VINO passed away at the age of
one year, two years and at birth.
| often sit and think OF you
While | am all alone
of your dear sweet smile,
Now with our Saviour
In mansion not made By
hand.
1t was hard to give you up,
Dear Children
But the heavenly gates did
Open and loving voice
said come.
If | could see your Loving smile
And hear your voice again
If / could touch your dear
sweet cheek
And take you by the hand
God has you in his keeping
And have you in my heart.
Sadly missed by:
Mrs. Helen Lee CozzenS and
family.
Grandparents: MFR. and Mrs.
Alex Bettinger and Mrs.
Pearl DanfOrd.
6pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

No. 2t67 is cut In sizes Ie. IA, 10, JS,
go, SO, 3S, 40. Size 49, Jumper. ga yds.
35-in. Blouse, era yds. 33-in
No. 103 Absolutely little book on the
art of hatrpin iace-making IS this one
pattern! SO Illustrations OF basic steps
and procedures; designs for rounde d
edgipgs, corner edging, straight wavy
and pointed edgings: the sizes Of threa ds
suitable for various articles. Fine In
struction pattern,
for each Neediew0Fk pattern, to AUD.
REY LANE BUREAU, Box 369, Madi-
son Square Station, New York 10. y. Y.
The new Fali-Winter Fashion Book,
with scores of additional styles, 25e ex-
ira; Needlework Guide 25e extra.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to all
those who sent cards and for the
beautiful gifts we received at the
celebration Of our 50th wedding
anniversary. We wish to thank
also the ones who sent gifts but
were unable to attend, Our sim
cerest thanks to each and every
one. Your kindness will never be
forgotten.
MIR. and Mrs. William Oliver
Summerfield, Ohio
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

Waiting for Hessian Fly safe
date for sowing wheat this fall
is extremely important, accord
ing to T. H. Parks, extension ell
tomologist, OSU. Get date for
local area from county agricul-
tural extension agent.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

August is the month to spray
for: spider mites on shrubs and
flowers; grasshoppers in young
orchards and meadows: Mexican
bean BEETLES and leafhoppers on
potatoes and beans.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

Adding to what would be just stack road
maps pretty Donna Hocke, Highway Department employee
in Columbus
The Ohio motoring public will get their first
at the Ohio Highway Departments 1855 road map S. O.
Llnzel, Highway Director announced today.
The new Highway map, Director Lnzell said "wl
cude all the latest to date road Information along
bownup section showing the nearly completed East-West
Turnpike.
The turnpike section of the map shows all inerchanges
terminals service plaza and connecting turnpike
The map the first printed since 1858 has
exclusive features driving we'll
on the back of the map
People wishing to obtain copies Of the map can
write to the Bureau Of Traffic Ohio Department Highways
450 Town Street Columbus 15 Ohio pick up any
Highway Department County fairs Linze said
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

The Agricultural Extension
Service, Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio, has plans for
some excellent self feeders for
sheep. Ask for plans No. 0752O
and 07522.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
FOR SALE
For sale-DWELLINGS LOTS

100 ACRES, five room house,
two barns, granary and other
outbuildings. Electricity, plenty
of water. About six miles from
Caldwell on good road.
SEVEN ROOM HOUSE, electric
ity, built-in kitchen, good we'll.
This property is in good condi-
ton, on USR 81.
80 ACRES, six room modern
home, electricity, bath, free
gas, city water, gas furnace.
Good barn, silo and other out
buildings. Located at the edge
of Caldwell on state highway.
STRICTLY MODERN seven room
house in Caldwell, gas, cleo
tricity, bath, furnace, built-in
kitchen, basement and double
garage, large lot, good location.
This is real home and is priced
right.
SEVEN ROOM HOUSE with gas,
electricity, running water in
kitchen, basement and garage.
Large lot, located in Macksburg.
GOOD RENTAL income proper
~. Buy as an investment or
live in and have a good in
come. Good location. Close to
public square. Personal inter
views only.
SIX ROOM HOUSE, gas, cleo
tricity, water in kitchen. Par
tial basement, outbuildings. and
large lot. Located in Dexter City.
BUILDING LOTS for sale, extra
large, and in a good locations.
Chester j. Howiler-Realtor
51612 West Street
Caldwell, Ohio
Phone 25O-W
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
State of Ohio
Department of Highways
Columbus, Ohio
Anqncf 10 iQSS

August ~, 1855
Contract Sales Legal Copy No. 55-512
UNIT PRICE CONTRACT
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the State Highway Dir
ector of Ohio at Columbus. Ohio until
1000 A. M, Ohio (Eastern) Standard
Time. Tuesday, September 13, 1855, for
Improvements in:
Noble County, Ohio, Section MOB
$4,000, State Route No 564 in Olive
Township, by grading. draining, paw
ing with bituminous road mix surface
on crushed aggregate base and by
constructing a continuous concrete
SLAB bridge on capped pile abutmentS
and piers tSpans 80 feet 37.5 feet :
80 feet roadway 80 feet), Bridge No.
NO-564-0OO over Salt Creek.
Width: Pavement 20 feet, Roadway
80 feet
Length; TAI feet or Ol4o mile.
The date set for the completion of
this work shall be as set forth on the
bidding proposal"
The minimum wage to be paid TO all
labor employed on this contract shall
be in accordance with the Schedule
OF Prevailing Hourly Wage Rates
Ascertained and Determined by the
Department of Industrial Relations
applicable to State Highway Depart
with Sections 4l15.03 Q7-3), 4l15.O4
17-4), 41l5.05 (17-4a), 4l15.O6 Q7-5l,
and 4ll5.o7 d7-5a) of the Revised
Code of Ohio"
The bidder must submit with his
bid certified check in the amount
Of 81 10000.
Plans and specifications are on file
IN the department of highways and
the office of the division deputy dir
ector.
The director reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
S. o. LINZELL,
State Highway Director
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

FIVE ROOM HOUSE located on
USR 81. Priced reasonable.
SEVEN ROOM HOUSE located
IN Dexter City. Reasonably
priced.
GOOD SEVEN ROOM house, a
ten minute drive from Caldwell.
FOR RENT-Six room apartment
IN Caldwell. Available at once.
WE HAVE CALLS now for sew
eral modern small houses, five
to seven rooms. Have you one
for sale? Call us.
WELL IT'S a mighty good 67
acre farm located on state
highway, practically all tractor
land, eight room house with all
necessary outbuildings and cleo
trlc. It's a bargain just outside
OF town. As If
WE'LL, it is a mighty good IS
acre farm with six room house
with water, cellar, additional
wash room, free gas. Electricity
to all the buildings, large II
stanchion barn, cement floor
with with drainage, crib, brooder
house, granary, large henery,
water supply to several buildings
from never failing spring. I'm
mediate possession. It's a bar
gam near BatesVille.
a WONDERFUL location, brick
home with seven rooms and
bath. Ample space for another
residence property on same lot.
A GOOD FRAME building with
slate roof. Six good rooms up
stairs with separate stairway.
First floor can be converted into
living rooms, making two sep
arate apartments. Very cheap.
South on U. S. Route 21.
A GOOD LOT on North Street,
excavated for full basement
and garage. Very reasonably
priced. A bargain.
We are ready to talk to you
about any real estate you
may have for sale.
HOWARD M. Standardization
526 North Street--CaldwelI, Ohio
Phone 333
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

GOOD SIX room house located
in WhigVille. Electricity, gas,
cistern water in house and
good well. Contact William or
Rose Gulick, Whigville, Ohio.
6-7-8 pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

GOOD FIVE-ROOM house, one
floor plan, .85 acres. Full base
ment, furnace and running
water. This property in good
condition. Nice location on SR
$40, near Seneca lake. See this
to appreciate it. Owner says
sell!
TWO MODERN six-room homes,
and one eight-room home,
modern except furnace. Reason
ably priced. Located in Summer
field.
81 ACRES, modern farm home,
barn and other outbuildings.
Close to Summerfield.
Chester j. Howiler, Realtor
A. r. Fogle, Salesman
SummerfieId, Ohio
6-7-8
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
WANTED

WASHINGS and ironings to do
in my home. Phone 133-W or
contact Mrs. Margaret Simonton,
corner of Spruce and Railroad
streets, Caldwell. 6-7-6 pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
FOR SALE
For sale--BoUsEHOLD GOODS

TWO RCA radio-record players;
electric clothes dryer; used
Hot Point electric range, like
new and q used sewing machine,
portable. Patterns Appliance
Center, Phone So, Caldwell. 8
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

LARGE SIZE Florence hot blast
coal heater in good condition.
See Kenneth Tucker, East Union,
ONO. 1910
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

FIVE ROOM HOUSE located on
USR 81. Priced reasonable.
SEVEN ROOM HOUSE located
IN Dexter City. Reasonably
tnr.innl y
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
For Sale--FRULT
For SaIe-MACHINERy TOOLS

FOR DURABILITY and economy
in farm machinery see Coffey-
Stewart Implement Company,
Allis Chalmers Sales and Service.
Charlottesville, Ohio. Phone 1923.
6 If
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
FOR SALE
For sale---DwELLINGs LOTS

FOUR ROOM HOUSE with three
lots located in Coal Ridge. For
additional information write to
John Senko, 21l6 Wascana, Lake
wood, Ohio. Phone BO-2-1854, or
contact John Kuzrna at Coal
Ridge, Ohio. 4-5-6-7-8-9 pd