Evening Star Newspaper, May 29, 1897, Page 21

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1897-24 PAGES. 21 ———S————S = a " Chapel read, after @ pleasant sojourn in the | out to that gentleman the advantage of the pro- | Largdon to Washingten, ‘as have also Mr. George | candy will be ed. A fai booth, where | livered addrens Bruen’ SU BURBAN NEWS | Hae or sccccn ser semmnet rect improved o | "Stitt" ty ac ae tepuen Batty’, on | MACRRSET cite oseee ot aamsnee | Seta teat eke, amt armament" cim ee | Morin, urate toa ™ Nt Dewws Chars The harmony of 8 health sfter 2 two-months’ visit im Pennsylvania. | the Lanham rozd, was burned to death inst friday. | have eubeeribed turds to have the Lang: | "ke “King’e” Mesecmgesd ‘Slssionars “ot | neve, and Ren W. TL Ke Tendietoe ot Patria wenan> Ti Sepende al sett ie at eabyingBEORISE nme of | sloties thre Se vel bl afew” hous adc | Siely- Een, epual"au ie" iatsea iat tae | Shea” aceon See. Ca ee Sordance of her mental Le ae ete 2 the ocentrence. 3 ee eg oy gg pee Re slowing Rev. A. M. Cackley, pastor of the M.R Churit cordance of her mental ANACOSTIA. 7 Sess ' soniversary of the golden wedding of that venermbi> and much-respected couple, Rev. and Mrs. ©. B. Sn took piace Monday evening at their home Ia Anacostia, and the occasion will be long Femembercd Ly all whe werp present. The rooms uly and most Uberalty decorated with flowers, and it Is said the effect was one of great Beauty ard brilliance. Amor is present were nearly ali of ne Grand Ledge of tae Distetet, Mr. Smith being a mens- T of the onier in high standi when a young m4, . Smith te enter college, an mitia expressty to be present: reasury Lepartment, Mrs. vism of dof Mie! Mrs, Mes. Dr. Myles, nd Mrs. Pitts, the Whom is atuost kt and Mrs. W. G. Davenport, Mr. aad Mrs. Burr, Mr. and Mrs. vaier, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel bell, Mr. and Andersou, Kev. Hugh T. Stevensoa, Dr. 1 many others of Anacostia, and m of Washington. “r of yaluabie presents were recelved being from friends ag distant as states in the far west. On es of Mr. Smith, employes division with him in the ‘Treasury De- Dillon presented the former with Ki doilars—oue for each year of his Mrs Wf. behalf fa the sam partment, seventy-nine Tous and useful life; and following this a_repre- . Urder of the Eastern hich Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members, Presented Mr. Smith with fifty-tive and Mrs. Blanchard, on behalf of the near of t ve of Electa Chapte of Star, dollars, of Mir. Smith, handed him fifteem more, and other dollars Were presented to him to make the aggregate consideravly more taan two bandred. in addition to the gifts of money all sorts of useful articles: “of gold, among the amnost ¥ rream set. The presentation addresves made were | very and {¢ was with difficulty that Mr. Smith to restrain bix emotions. h of dirs. Martha A. Whipple, widow of Way Whites occurred a few days ago at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Walia H. Veeck, with whom she made her home for a number of years past, removed one of the wont lovable of the aged utdies of Anxcostia. Mn. wus a native of saltimore, aud was @ de- ot the well-kno ‘aloot coaaty, M ¢ infirmities Of age pr tending the servic iemoer of the Quaker de- jut i inure receat yrs Was identi- Chui were conducted by Revs, C. Bowman of Anacostia. ‘The rs. J. &. Minmx, George F. rey, L. Dorsey, D."F. Lee and ‘Lue itterment was In Congressional pers of Electa Chapter, Order of the r, gave @ strawberry festival Wedaes- evening, at Masonic Hall. ‘ihe attendance wits rey ged, and st is understood tuat a handsome sum of eney was realized. Barnabas Bryan, one of the leading garden- if Anacostia, bas purchased a tract of twenty of land at Sunnyside, Md., about ten miles veast of Washington, preparing to go iy into the raising ercesses for the ingtoa market. Mr. has had the plets- ever siuee first ‘Mz. land, of supplying t rtion of the vegetables consumed on the ts table, at such thes in the year when : of that “kind could only be raised under e acres of Logan Post, G. A. I, api the f Comps, auxiliary to the organiza- cs tomorrow at the Ana- a Guptist Chureb, om which occasion @ sermon priate to Decoration day Will be delivered by Hugi: T. Stevensoa. in memory of the late Miss Emily C. id Tuesday evening by the Woumn's ps, of which the deceased was iong a Lhe princips) addres$ way delivered by Hard G. Davenport. W. Smith ‘will shortly make a: rorlative, Mra Dr. Edward rsvilte, Md. Mr. John €. Leonard has returned from @ visit wark, N.J., where he went to attend a re- 43 old regiment, the Suth New Jersey Vol- Leonara was appointed a meuber of to arrange for the ere ofa Mrs. Mrs. Carroll at West Pomt of the |. A. C. Wilurick, who, war, became a “major im the re ad continued in that relation . Leonard stated tiat of the compos-d the regiment Whea it lito the field but 126 are alive, so far os acd oaly JO aticmhd the rt Test > far away from Newark that they could at coavenient present. ostia branch of the Catholic Kaiki a bas arrang d for ap excursiva to isiver benefit of St. ‘Teresa's Chucch, exercises were betd Friday in untii his death. tien day’ the rezovis oa the su sid of tue Anacusita river, the program being as follows: Van ture, Arton and Mr. Alpheus Davaiso.. Ker, Col Wheeler; birm J. Saow; Good Hope, speuker, uz. ‘aut; Congress Heights, speaker, Mr. J. y. and Gurneid, speaker, Mr. W. oH. Peck. The biweekly meeting of the Current “Events Clay of the District, which was heid at the resi- dence J. McLean on Sfouree street, yes- afternoon, Was very interesting. ‘The sub. < consideration was “The Cretan Question,” were read und be pers by Mrs. Shupson “Gre by Mrs. North, on “Greek Wouwen,” and by! Mrs. MeLean, on Seleettons am the poems of James Russell Lowell were read several of those prescut. Vatious matters of by business importance to the membership were dis pored. of, Pe ifise C_O'Nell of Washington is visiting the fam- ity of Mr. C. L. Lanham of Ardwick. Mr. H. H. Brewer of Lanham, an attache of the United States Senate, bas been quite Ml of the grip, but is now much ‘better. ‘tile Sunday school at St. George's Chapel, Glen- dele. bas been presented by the Woman's Auxiliary oi St. John’s perish, Washington, with seventy-live books, twenty-tive Bibles, fifty revised prayer Luuks gil twenty-tive revised’ hyninals. Mr. Kobert C. Billopp, whose father officiated for many years a: St. Barnabas’ PL EL Chapel, Prince George's courts, Md, fs superintendent of the school, and Bis Nettie Harvey is organist. ‘The vieiaity of Forestville is undergoing quite a Duilding revival. It is stated that not tor many yeers have so many houses and farm buildings been under «om tion at one time. Those who are maki these lipprovementg are Messrs. Tkenry 0. ie, Samuel Scott and L. W. Bot ervcting houses, and Mesrs. Schwartz and Zurhorst who are constructing large barns, Mr. W. S. Branson Ias just finished a beautiful residence. Besides those bamed, Mr. George S. Dove is muk- ing exten-Ive improvements to his storehouse. : _E. Chureh, Croom, +a strawberry festivai Thursday afternoo Week, the object of which is to secure sits to the church. Aunetta Ward of Friendly is visiting Washington. ©. Kennett, youngest son of the t and nephew of Mrs. B. W. Burdive and Mis L.” K. Bennett of Anacostia, will take passage from Liverpool on the steamship Faris on her next trip for New York, it being his purpose to take up bis residence with the ladies Bowed at No. 353 Jefferson street. =e BROOKLAND. Tue Sunday seLool of St. Anthony's Church ts en- deying em cxcursion to Marshall Hall today. The children are being carefully looked after by the teachers and Kev. Father Conway and Rev. Father Burke of the Paulist Fathers. ‘This af “on from 2 to 5 o'clock the Guild of the Holy Innocents will enjoy a daisy lawn party at the resideuce of Mrs M. V. Burr, on 12th street. Between these hours the children’ will hold. full sway and enjoy the pleasures afforded them. The fancy table will contain the articles made by the Httle fugers of the children of the guild. Every- thing will be tastefully decorated in daistes. Miss Mary Gurr, who is pre mt of the society, will be assisted Ly Mrs. Kuehsam and Miss Small. ‘The specimens of the children's work ch ¢ upon the little vues. Sere fhe strawberry festiva’ which was hel esday at the residence of Mr. J. Li estes cme the Lenehit of the Queenstown Baptist Church, was a great success. Crowds from the city and ‘vicinity througed the spactous lawn and enjoyed the dainties trom the ¥ vas booths. There was also a mu- ¥ program, which was thoroughly ¢ by an orchestra. A good sum rill be devoted to making iin- provements in the Sunday school room. ‘The booths were presided by the followirg: Candy and flowers, Miss Anetta itz; confectionery, Mrs. Kob- Mes. Van Hey and Mrs. Lyneu; ie well, Miss India Lord; sepper, Miss’ Williams: chipping string, Beulah’ Borenstein, Edith Brown and Ira Middiekauff; strawberries, Mrs. Whiteside. Mra. J. B. Lord. jr. had charge of the program, which proved quite a’ treat. ‘The strawberries were fy copreial feature aud were frestly picked that aflerhven, a size could com ! tbls vicinity. wipeitee tees ‘The Hzeokland Episcopal parish was authorized by the discesan convention of Washington, whi convened last week ta St. Paul's Church. With ¢! exception of the northern boundary, which will be the Bunker iMill road, and the western, which will be Gth street, the limitations are about what were submitted by the church committee. Bis iH. Satterlee was highly pleased with the good show- ing made by Hev. J. Crowe during the two years’ charge of the late mission. The congregation Teels the responsibility of laying aside the hand of the mother church, but it Mkewlse feels that both S24 pastor are equal to the undertaking. -t that the church Is but $200 in debt shows ‘be energy and earnest work of the congregation. Vhe regular vestry of the Church of Our Savior will be elected Wednesday, June 2, at the church. King David Lodge, F. A A. M., "raised two mem- bers at its recemt meeting. ‘Miss Flizabeth Tyler was the recent of Mrs. H. J. Penrod, om the Bunker Hill road. "Phe musie at St. Anthony's Church during the forty hours’ devotion, which occurred the first of this week, was especially fine. Miss Mary F. Coristy” played the organ, Mr. “Edward Burg the finte Prof. Carl Burg the violin, while solo work in the choir was done hy Miss Jussica Stew- ert, Mr. Jota Burg and Mr. Joseph Burg. ‘Mr. Percy S. Foster of Washington was a recent visitor to the Queenstown Baptist Church, where Be gave some fine selections on the organ and sang several solos, which were highly appreciated by those who attended. turned home after a visit to the bome of Std Mrs. Ft. Howes Monday and Tuesday evening Calvary Union Sun- day school will entertain its friends at the town hall with a festival-and entertainment. 4 Much regret is felt at the departure from Brook- =F of Miss Jessica Stewart of Huntington, W. Vi. and Miss Mary Fronces Christy of Gallitzen, Pal who have been the guests of, Professor and Mrs. Carl O. Burg at “The Fort." During their stuy the peopie of Brookland have greatly en- joyed the musica! talents ef both yout ladies. iss Stewart Is a grrduate in vocal music of the aservatory of Music of Cincimati, while Miss Coristy is an excellent pianist and organist. “Mr. Josep P. Berg accompanied Miss Stewart Huntington, but is . turn this even ‘The Catholte University bail team went to Rk mond, Va., diy. to play base ball with the team’ there, The Washington College in Eckington will have its closjng recital Monday evening. Mr..3’ J. O'Brien witi sperd Sumiay In Baltimore, r. Alexis Yznaza met with an accident recently while riding on his wheel, in which bis head was badly hurt. ‘Tue Catholic University will close June 9. The school entertainment which will take place ia June will consist of two cantatas and a doll drill by the childrea of the first grade. In the gypsy chorus, the characters will be taken by Adeiaide Gleason ax Gypsy Queen and Walter Rhine an and Hatt as her child n, Ma lee, Mamie ikessel. In ‘the ellion of the Daisies,” the cast will be cs follows: Suntlower Queen, “Lalu Jullien; Sunflower King, |. God- trey; “Datsy Qu . Roy "Wolfe: f Police, Will West; Chief of Farmers, Aubrey Witten, toxether with chorcses of daisies, police- men, sunflowers and farmers. There wili also be several orchestral numbers under the direction of D: Miss Sarai: Willard Howe's dancing school closed yesterday afternoon with refreshments for the children. at the town hall, The time was spent in general enjoyment in both fancy and plain dances. gottcthieo samt Thursday evening of last week, while several colored people were waiking on the railroad above the station, Peter Holmes and Cerilla Jones rot into # dispute as to which Sunday was the cecond in this month. ‘The dispute waxed warm, and finally the two came to blows. Peter struck Cerilla in the face, choked her, and otherwise maltreated her. A warrant was issued by Mayor Oliver, and next morning Sergt. Dyer arrested Holmes at the hevse of Will Sims, but he got away from him und ran. Dyer went for his horse, mounted and gave chase, following the fugitive for nearly a mile. ff Jumped over the fence and ran arc p ings of Gen. Urich, Dyer being abet quarter of a mile behind. After a brief search, Jouss was discovered _y in the grass, and was ordered to ccme out, whic did, when Dyer started ward the vili him on hoerseba Reaching the and enter his n. Sergeant dismounted, went in and locked :he cell door. The trial before the mayor came off in the Snes when med Pine fined $50, and not being ble to pay or get ball, wa " ie la re i sent to Fairfax jail Monday morning, between 1 and 2 o'clock, a new ore voemeing: S ad as Harrison, southwest of be strack by lightning, doing considerable dsmage. Striking the ventilator on tt ter of the root, the fia div! down a sid the roof and badiy 1 : tuen, following dowa the two center posts, it spilt them into kindling wood, Killed a cow in the yard, set fire toa mane ker und to some ehatt fa a loft. Mr. Harrison witnessed the flash from his bed, and partially dressing, hurried to the scene. Ie found his horses very ‘much frightened, the fice in the manger being but a few feet from them. After loosing them, he gave is attention to the bisze, which he quenched by emptying a barrel of corn and water upon it, then went to the loft, where, with a ten-gallon can of water, be suc. Secnee pepatcine out the fire there. e closing exercises of the colored i ‘hool were held Monday urd Tuesday of thisoecek, ‘shogt fot was patente’ day,"" when a public examina- ton was held, from 9 to 12 o'clock, in the various branches taught. The parents were out in force {ook great interest in the exerciaes. Tuesday ght, commencing at 8 o'clock, an exhibition was ven by the school in the church, which was filled the doors. ‘Tt exercises consisted of speeches, dialogues and music, both vocal and instrumental, Mr iene Presiding at the organ é he president and clerk of the school board wer Prevent, both of whom speak very highly of the airien os toe aoe of the teacher, Mr. A. T. aimrishing ate et the school to its present iain Newhall of Washington has take eee and family with Mrs. Bready of the tee louse, where they will remain for the The Gleaners held a ¥ teal Hall Wednesday evening.” Miss Hattie Robey i tures to,her grandparents in Teewmang | TOM her visit Mr. Brady is patting up a new bs ‘* farm, west of town. Mr. R. C. Mahoney 15 eetieereeae the erapenter work. The size of the Shar is 32 by 70 feet, but with an annex 24 by ere was considerable f1 this vielnity Thersday morning.” ‘B¢ 0 lands in ——_—~_. HYATTSVILLE. Ty festival in Cen- At a recent Meeting of tin comets ° jono) - attsville Messrs. Joseph A. Aman, L. meanine and Clarence Wilson were installed as members of the board, they having been clected May 6 to = ihe Nacarcles occasioned by the expired terms Messrs. F.H. Swwith, J. A. A: : a man and Howard Mr. M. V. Tierrey was elected President of the board, Mr. Arthur Carr cierk, Mr. George Sfc- Farland chief town bailiff and Mr. Howard 0. Em. mens urder bailiff. Messrs. Jeseph A. Aman and L. K. Miller were appointed a committee on roads, Messrs. George N. Walker and Clarence Wilson on health and buildings, aud Messrs. M. V. Tierney and here A. Aman on street lighting, and as- sessors: the town were appointed aa foik = Messrs. W. H. Hic vi °iad PECs bardson, 14. 0. Wiseman and A number of-bills were passed, after which board adjeurned without day. sehen Toe Ledics’ Aid Society of this place will give a strawberry festival at the Methodist parsonage ths evening of June 3 from 6 to 10 o'clock. ‘The ladies of Pinckney Memorial Church will also give a strawberry festival June 2 at the res- idence of Me. and Mrs. H. C. Dobbs, ‘The Hyattsville Bicycle Club will sbortly occupy its new club house, which is being constructed on Railroad avenue. Mr. F. E. Tilford, who recently purchased the Anan pl-ce from Mr. Robert Ouilahan, entertained a number of friends at his new bome last Tuesday evering. Mrs. Thomas Brooks, formerly of this place, will spend the summer at the Hyatt mansion. Madame Bellefonte and Mr. Edminster of Flor- fda and Mr. Sears of Kansas have been visiting the family of Dr. Charles A. Wells. Mr. Lowndes Berry is visiting friends in Hy- attsville. Mr. A. Fenwick and family will spend the summer at Leonardtown and Ocean City. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Dent, who passed the win- ter In Washington, have returned to Hyattsville. Miss Anna Cooke, who is visiting Miss Fast in Pidladelpiia, will return home early in June. Mr. and Mrs. Seller und Mr. and Mrs. Haven are occupying the Tincker place. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Darnell of Washington have rented for the summer the house on Pike avenue owned by Mrs. Altemus. Rev. Mr. La Roache and family of ‘Thomasville, Ga., are spending a fe days at the Hyatt man- sion, in order to be present at the graduation of Misé La Roache at Melrose Institute. will be given Jaly 4 in Wine's woods for the benetit of St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Mr. Mitchell ad family of Washington have moved into the beuse lately owned by Mr. W. H. Clayton, in the Halliday subdivision. Mr. Dryden of Washington has purchased Mrs. Housholder's house ou and will occupy it June 1.0, Justice Corr oa Wednesday last sentenced Reuben Hart, colored, aged thirteen, to the house of refor- mation. Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wells entertained the Hyattsville Euchre Club at their residence Wed- nesday evening. The, dub will not ineet again until next winter. Miss Sallie i. Weeks of Baltimore has been visiting her cousin, Miss Julia Weeks of this place. WiMiss Iva Drury has returned te her home in Anne Arundel coupty, after a pleasant visit to the Mixsex Carr. Mrs. Marion Duckett of Bladensburg ts visiting Mise Berry, near Brightsent, this county. Forty boars’ devotion will begin tomorrow at St. gerome’s Catholic Church. A pien’ pe avenue, ‘Tas marriage of Miss Bertha Rathbone, dan, of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rathbone, to Mr. Homer R. Blodgett will take place the ever ‘of June 1 at the Octagon House, the home of Rath- bone. ‘The Hyattsville base ball team will mect the Artels of Washington this afternoon. The line- up of the Hyattsville team will be Duffy, McParland, ‘pitcher; Barrows, 1st base; Barron, 2d base; Fulier, short stop; Dorr, third base, with Duffy, Leakin and Walker in the field. Mr.’ and Mrs. Marion B. Freeman have rented and will occupy a dwelling owved by Mr. Tom Smith. -_ RIVERDALE. Mr. J. B. Baines and wife were the guests of Mr. Sunday. Mr. Drury Webb, Miss Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Nansen of Washington were guests of Mr. and Mrs. ‘The candidacy of Mr. .C. C. Magruder of this county for the democratic nomination for one of the tWo associate Judgeships In this judicial circuit was recently annotinced, and much interest is mani fested throughut the County concerning the. resnit of the election. Mr. Charles H. Stanley is also speken of in conection with the ‘position: Following is the program of the races. of the South, has returned from a visit to his old bome in ‘ carpets laid, new ;seats; previded and a number | giv ft usaal* opening evercis *'Flash ¥ Qfti aswel exbtbition of the Southern Maryland | of other necessary 916i ts made. Este tn'Sism and acer Stim Matvte Martin: | Tee unt Cen ive¥d under the wuagbrre of the — pre Nee Z Mr. J. W. Mrs. Bouls, Mrs. W. P.} “Child Life in Stam,” Miss Grace Darian; “A j Christian Brdleavor Society, in the Rplecapal Church, 5 ay. lay, August 17: 2.22 class; pac- | Alen and danghter) Mrs'F. W. Reitz, Mrs. W. L. | Roral Hatr-cutting in Chicog Mal,” Mise’ May | Sunday evening, were well attended and of an tmter- ing. Dreminin, $300; 2.00 ciass, trotting, $250; half. | Mothcrshead and daughite:, Miss Alice Thompson, | Mi “Lace Mole,” Miss Flora W. Smith. pasting clmracter. | Tew. U Henvener. pastor of tulle wheats, running, two in three, premium, $100; | Mise Genera Thowipwoo, ities Hibie Brewer ani | 4 rel opening” will t the M.E. Church, preached an eloquent sermon, Atcepiecine. Mise Eva ‘Thompson werg.che guests a part of this | sonage of the M.E. Church Frid : Other iministers present and taking part were Rev. tneemd daz. Wednesiiay, August 18: 2.24 class; | week of Mra. W. G. of Langdon. the procecds to ‘be added ‘0 the organ fund of | D. L. Rathbun of the Prestyterian Sburch, Rev, A. Lrotting, | $500; 240 class, trotting, $250; three | | Mrs. Oscer Sshomnp » Washington will remove | the Lew church. About forty of these Hutle bar- | M. Cackiey of the M. E. Church South, Hey. jon fn —! a running, hoon hien half-mile | to Winthrop HeightS next week. - rels have been given «ut, and it ts expected a PGI of the Episcopal Church, and Rey, J. H. Mra, Huntress and-daughter of Washington, who oe rare good sum will be rea Jenkins of the Congregational Chorch. A meeting of the town council was held Tuesday of owners, resident iu southern Maryland prior te Jan- Miss Margaret Rison of Washington spent Sunday Be have ‘bepn visiting /Mirss returned home. y evening at the office of Mayor C.W. Clam. The | with Miss Blanche Brean: ieee tment August 19: 2.16 class, pac- Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, Miss Sadie Whitcomb and | clerk hed mepared a Ust of delinquent taxpay- Mr. and Mrs. T. C. MeGreger of Washington wilt e ; 2.27 class, trotting, $300; southern Mary- who were | ers, and action will be taken at an early date d the summer moothsewith Mr. and Mrs. A. Mrs. Wilton Harvey’ of Wathington, the guests of Mrsi°d, @. Durtes, have also’ re. turned home. la trot or pace, 2 In 3, Tor borscs in of owners, resident witht prescribed ‘territ with record not bett 2. 2; e “ie jer than 2.40, $125; steeple ‘ou ¥, Friday, August 20: 2.18 class, trot- ting, $300; One-limit ‘mille nent, troiting, “two-poor olds, two in three, $100; one inte heats, runing, two im three, $125: steepicchase, $125. The en- tries will close Taesday, August 10. County Treasurer Castle will visit the following to enforce payment. Dog taxes are due the first Monday in Jenc, and prompt payment ts requested, as all dogs found without a tag will be 4 rp, and the owner dined, acrording to law. Dr. William L. Lewis will act as health officer for another year. Mr, Marion Dotan was chosen cor- poration counsel, Mr. George Peter clerk and Mr. Ctarles H. Coupard was re-elected bailfff at the game compensation as last EL Mr. M. E Charch and Mr. Geo. W. Manktn at- tended the annual meeting of the shareho ders of unsbury. es ‘SANDY SPRING. Baitl- attor- in was the Raltimore Building Association, held more Thursday. Mr, Chureh was re-elect for the and Mr. The dance given ‘at Olney by Messrs. Stabler, Bond and Thomas was a pleasant affair. In. addl- tion to about fifty young people from here there . C. Hammond of Boston, Mass., is the guest of Mrs. J. W. G. Branver, fi Mise Grace Schofield and Slr. Leuts Rogers of |" The Ladies’ Ald Society of the Preshrterian caumd piaces = days named next month, between | Were twency or more from Baltimore, Washington, | Washington visited Mias la . Davenport Sun- | Church met at the residence of Mrs, D. 0. Munson oe tape ee ahd 3 .m.. elther in person | Alexandria, Rockville amd Kensington. Good music | day Inst. Thursday afternoon, with a large attendance of the for the purpose of collecting state and ‘county “taxes for 1807: aestay, June 1, at Citizen trict, June Beltsville, Bladensburg’ district, ot Dr. Gargus'; Bowle district, Watt e's district was furnished. ‘The 6th Regiment of cavalry passed through here Sunday and ‘camped for the night on the farm of Edward S. Palmer, near Norwood. The soldiers attracted considerable attention, as no such body of men had been in Sandy Spring since the weeks preceding ‘the battle of Antietam. Mrs. Frank Thomas of California is quite ill at the home of her sister, Mra. E. C, eS BRIGHTWOOD. ‘The lawn fete given by the Brightwood ladies for the benefit of Pastor Reed's church was quite suc- menivers. For the entertainment of these ent Mrs. Mary Harrinon give a reading and Mra. 8. H. Thornburgh aud Miss Macd Rathbun sang a duet The xum of $40 was realized at the opening of the “Bicssing’” bags. This is to be devoted to aiding the mission board of the church in the extinguish ment of its debt. Among those ent were Mr. Mrs, D, L. Rathbun, Mrs. Yale Rice, Mrs. A. E. Loursbury, Mrs. G. In Laurel district, tional Bank bulld- at Brall’s store; Thursday, June 3, riday, June 4, at Saturday, June 5, fonday, June 7, at june 9, at Dove's Fowler. store Is wil istrict, ‘thursday, June 10, at | ‘The Montgomery Club held an interesting mecting | CC*Stul. It was held on the premises of Mr. Jobn ¥ B. Ives, Mra. WJ. Al Krandywine station; Surenit’s district, dune 11, at | sctucaay test at Burnside farm, with §. deans |W. Parsons Friday and Saturday evenings, and geal, Wate \yoom. Mes. 3.1L Garretean. Mes. Te Thomas’ store; Piscataway district, Monday, June 14, at Boswelt’s store; Oxon Hil district, June 16, at Ware's store; Aquasco district, June 17, at Woodville; Nottingham district, Friday, June '18, at Baden’s store; Washington, D. C., at No. 612 ¥ street northwest, Tucsday, Wednesday, Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday, “June 22, 23, 24, 2% and’ 2 To those who pay county taxes on or before the Ist day of July, 1897, no interest will be charged, after which date interest at 6 per cent per an- num will be collected til November 1, 1897. After that date an additional interest at one-half of one per cent a month will be charged till county taxes are paid. netted abcut $50. Mrs. John W. Parsons had the affair in charge and was materially assisted by Miss Anna Mac- Elwee, Mrs. B. G. Wright, Mrs. W. J. Cook, Miss Kosa Lavender, Mrs. C. J. Shaffer of Baltimore, Mies Lucy Broster, Misses Mary and Cecil Parsons, Miss Irene Roeth, Miss Mabel MacKlwee, Mrs. W. E. Nalley, and Messrs, James Graves, D. W. Cock, John Norris, J. 5. Walsmith Clarence Par- Roberts, Mrs. J. L. Dayen- Rogers, ViNliam Har- Shoemaker, President Joseph T. Moore, jr., pre- siding, and Charles E. Brooke recording the pro- Edward P..Thomas, Newton and Morti- ler were guests. The host read an excel- lent essey upon the best method of marketi dairy products, and the discussion which follow: seemed to indicate that all the dairymen present who sold milk re satisfied with results and none who sold cream cared to change. A visitor confessed some curiosity to the avoir- dapols of the members of “The Mo: aud it was found the average was over 170 pounds, prov- ing the well-known fact that farmers are not apt to neglect the needs of the inner mat. tison, Mrs. G. W. Mankin, Misse~ Mand Rathbun, Lizxle Allen’ and Lyin Mrs. Lewis Herring of I ing her brother, Gs. rexidence jetcd. = choice of councilmen for the contested Thursday and of Messrs. W. E. Parker, town was quite resulted in the who received 117 and of all who par- Those who pay thelr state taxes before the ist | opment tie needs Of the inner ma an | ticipated are extended to those who contributed of | ceived 91 vot el day of September will he entitled to a deduction | question, which Francis ‘Thomas is ‘expected to | ‘ijt tueane to make the aifair a wecess. | 4. | votes, and 1, It. Merry, wi iacwith bie fF Iphia.with his friend, ster, Pa., spent Sun- rx. James Branner. Hawsxhurst returned Wednesday from of 5 per cent. Those who pay their state taxes after September 1, on or before October 1, 189%, will be entitled to a deduction of 4 per cent, and those who pay after October 1, 1897, and before especially investizate for the club and repoct when it shall convene at Lucknough, in June. Although Sandy Sprfig has some twenty societies already, another has been partially organized and morning, when two nines, one ef the “has beens, the other youngsters, will mect on the diamond it Brightwood. The game is to be called at 9 Mr. J.B. Brenner of Lai Mr. G. Roverbey' 1, wil be entitled 1 a adduction of 3 | wilt be forimally christened a its rst regular meet- ee ge er ci ang, to be held at Amersly farm, the home of Mr. 1 . 3 femal ‘The 24th of June has been appolated for the cen- | aud Mrs. ‘Tarlton B. Stabler, at an carly day, Te ae ees oe Be | tennial celebration. and commencement exercises | "The ‘remaining members will probably be. Mr. "White. fist base; Claude Clayton, gear of Charlotte Hall School. Gov. Lowndes will ad- [and Mrs. Henry H. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Allan 2 ‘hortst 4 LAUREL. dress the students. Farquhar, Mr. and Mrs. Alban Brooke, Mr. and ‘Glayt i Mr. 1. 8. Wilson is again confined to his room | Mrs. Joseph T. Moore, jr, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel pacoen lard Keene, Misses Nettle ani Sophy Snowden have returned from an extended visit to Chester, Pa., where their from the effects of 1a grippe. B. Weth Mr, and Mrs. J. mak The regular annual” business meeting of the GU erat (sik ed otingees (prea Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Giipin and the Misses ‘land’ Democratic Editors’ Association was | Tyson. ‘The newcomer will, Tike it : 5 i nt in Centerville, Md, und proved to be a most | tarest, meet once © month daring the ver ned ie | bits, second base; Join Lavender, shortstop; May | sister, Mrs. George DeLannoy. resides. fable and pleasant’ gathering. An invitation | qomestic and Hterary as well as horticultural in| Keene, third base; Alvin MacElwee. left field; | Mrs. Harold Baxter Rees of Virginia is visiting ‘om the Nashville Exposition Company and the | (haructer. Mrs, Allan Farquhar has beet ehesen | Dave Huston, center fletd; Clarence Varsons, right | yor parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rarres Compton. Southern rallroad for the association to visit the | secretary. Long Ife is predicted for this promis- | eld. ‘Mrs. Eva E. Keller of Washington was a recent The many friends of Rev. H. M. Reed were scrry to hear of his late bereavement, the loss of his. mother. Because of his absence at church Sunday it was necessary to change the usual services, the Rev. Mr. Sweet of Texas occupying the pulpit in the morning and the Christian Endeavor Society con- ducting the evening meeting. Mr. John G. Keene led, from the topic “Peace,” ang there was an unusually large number of re- sponses to the invitation for all to take part. ‘Tomorrow night the consecration meeting will be hel ing infaut, no matter what name its sponsors shall bestow upon it. Late visitors bave been: Mrs. H Beacham, Mr. and Mrs. Harzy H. Stabler and children, James D. Hull, £. Burling Hull, Miss Alma Hull, Lew. eliyn M. Staller, Mr, King and Laurence Miller of Baltimore; Dr. and Mrs. Charles Iddings and daugi- ters of Lincola; Mise Mary Ramsay, Ashby and Dr, Julian Miller of Alexandria; the Misses Welles of Fairfax; Mrs. Darius Clagett and Miss Daisy Clagett of Fotomac; Frederic Gawthrop of Wil- ington; Mr. Allen and Mis. Frederic McReynolds of Washington. visitor to friends in Laurel. Mrs. George M. Goolsby is the guest of her uncle, Mr. John Tubbs, at Gleb Bernie, Anne Arundel county. Misses Mary and Annie Whitworth of Baltimore are the guests of relatives aud friends here. Rey. John W. Beall, pastor of the West Wash- ington Mission of the M. E. Church South, was the guest Monday of Ite P. Smith, pastor of Trinity M. E. Church South. Mr. ard Mrs. Charles [. Young and family have exposition was accepted. and the members who may decide to go will leave Washington June 14. ‘An interesting episode in the annals of Riverdale ocurred very recently. A bright, handsome lad of thirteen or fourteen years of age was found by a kind-hearted lady on her veranda, weeping bit- terly. He complained of hunger. The lady quickly ministered to his wants and heard a sad tale of desolate orphanage, of the recent death of a kind aunt, whose charge he had been, and an altogether ingenious and touching story. “Tom Russell” was soon somewhat in demand by all who wanted errands done with dispatch, 07 gardens nicely weeded. ‘Tom’? had good manners} Mrs. Francis Thomas is in Williai t, Miss | _ Miss May Posey of Washington is visiting Mrs. | removed to Newport News, Va. and was a pleasant Iad to have around. The native | Emma Jackson in Troy, Mrs. fe F. Xesbitt | E.G. Wright at her home on Flint street. ‘Miss Curr of Baltimore has been the guest of youth of Riverdale tried the usual forms of persecu- | and Miss Ellen Farquhar in New York, and Charles * Miss Addie Curley, in this piace. tion, by way of testing Tom's endurance. ‘Chey | Iddings and Mrs. George F. Nesbitt, jr, have been ' Mrs. Morehead of Canustota, N. ¥., is the guest deststed, however, after the signal defeat of the | absent in Baltimo: The con ference of the Sunday schools of Mont- gon: nty held at Ashton Friends’ Meeting House Was a gratifying sucess. Me. Stokes of Kevsingt presided, and excellent addresses were made by Mr. Choate of itockville and Mr. West of Ashton. ‘The next gathering of the schools will occur in July, near Unity. Charles R. Hartsborae is the superintendent. A game of base ball betwen the teams of Sandy Spring and Brookeville cesultd in a elgeal defeat to the former. Score, 16 to 6. Dr. W. French Green has had a severe attack of pneumonia, but it as hoped is now convalesc- native-born youths, with admiration of “Tom puscle amd nervy ‘A detective appeared at Riverdale Sunday, cn seme special business, and identified Wallace Owens in the boy known as “Tom Russell.” He had been advertised in many western papers by his father, who is a well-to-do citizen of Baltimore, and super: irtendent of a brewery in that city. Wallace home unwillingly, but upon compuision. Cruelty upon the part of his father was the al- leged cause of his escapade marks, which, if made by: hi the truth of the lad’s statement. ‘Myrile Bardine of Washington is the guest of Mrs. George Bond. ind Mrs. Leigh Marriott have removed" from more to their country bome, * in Howard covaty. Misses Katie am of Baltimore wili be the guests of Mrs. Marriott summer. The commencement exercises of the Glen Ellen Home School will be held at Irving Hall Thursday vening next, unless postponed on account of rain. Mrs. ‘T. G. Garrett, proprietress of school, has arranged a very attractive program, which will be as follows: ent ied by her father, meday evening, for sailed for iano, Mrs. Benedict; violin, Mrs. Boyer Stewart; plano solo, Master Alblon Van Vieck; salutatory, Miss Bess! 1; cantata, New York, where, in company with chaperoned by a Baltimore matron. The lad showed some father, would argue At a meeting of the Riverdale Republican Club, ing: Bee Bah? Coa a Miss ES a Boge = poseret a sm aon spent a at the hall Wednesday evening, it was decided by | Mra. Benjamin Thompson of Atholwood enter- | Isabel Jones; “A Daley Gir Florence Send- | CCppl Tt el Leslic has been reopened here for the the unanimous vote of the members present to place this club in the League of Republican Clubs of Maryland. Messrs. Blundon and Bureh- field were elected del 0 the league conven- tion, and Messrs. Wagner and Earle alternates. ‘The convention meets in Baltimore next month. The recent entertainment and hop given by Laxe- lond Lodge, K. at its hall in Lakeland, was very largely ded. The Weber Farce ‘Com- pany furnished the main entertainment part, after dancing was indulged in. A prize was awarded to Miss Mary Clark of Riverdale for sell- ing the i of tickets of admission, Miss Bessie Scott ‘Miss Pauline Mont- Misses I Ray esie Cashell; song (in costume), “Billy Boy,” Misses Hattie Thomson and Pauline Montgomery ‘Somebody's Mother,"” Master Bury By: recitation, “The Purltan Doll,” Miss Blanch I drill (with tableau), duet, instra- Mrs. Dr. Wright and Master (Wal recitation, with tableaux, **The Cons: kit's Banver,”” Miss Mamie Montgomery Who Bougiit the Miss Hattle der; “The Sale of Old Bachelo teined the Asiton Temperance Union at her home Montgomery; ‘“Dalay’s Faith Tuesday efternoon. | A treinendous stort of wind and rain visited this loculity Monday eventag,mnd what appeared to be # genuine cyclone pes near Ednor. Some trees were uprooted and .temces blown down in ‘ts course. z ‘The Phrenasketa fis dectied to hold its banquet June 4, at Tanglewsed, the home of Miss Helen ‘Thomas, with about-siftie covers to be laid, dwell of Baltimore. A num- summer by Mrs. expected, will pass the ber of Baitim: summer here, at the hotel ‘Miss Gertrude Nye will on June 17. ve a piano recital here —_—-.—__ ROCKVILLE. In the orphans’ court Tuvsday the following bus- ness was transacted: Joseph T. Moore and Wm. H. Mocre, administrators of the estate of Hadassah J. 0 Wrigh thon of FAIRFA COURT HOUSE. Bab: Riverdale has the honor to announce that Miss Areas Thomson; character song, and Ral Moore, deceased, fied inventory of the personal Helen M. Bennett of this place is the reclolent of | Mr. G. W. Presgrittes And Mrs. Annie Thompson S Bianeh Jones aud’ Master Hugh Glascott; Sarah E. Joy, executrix of the estate the bronze medal from the Corcoran School of Art. Pwere united in marrfage Wednesday evening at the | ““Auction Ex : Hagter, Belee, Clnget acta sh “eck duvembery 00 Ain BALLSTON. residence of Mr. J. ML. Eberly. ‘The ceremony was | Otis Shores "ve. Bicycle,” original, Master | persenal property. Lee Offutt, executor of the pret aesa performed by Rev. §, M. Athey, pastor of Jerusa- | \renur ‘Devlin; original, Master Alfred | estate of Nicholas D. Offutt, deceased; filed report y Thomson; soug, “Who Killed Cock Robin?’ class; calisthenles and flag drill, class. Mrs. W. 'T. Cummings and her two sons, Law- renee and Joseph, have returned to their home in accompanied by Mrs. Carrie i hter Kieanor. Enos C. Keys has returned to his home, He spent the past winter with a sur- y in Indian territory. Mr. M. H. Doolittle and Dr. L.A. lem Baptist Church.;; Mr, F. M. Barr of Chatham, Va., acted as best man. (The bride was beautifully attired in white siik,and carried a bunch of orange blossoms. After « bountifal repast the happy couple left for a wedding jour im the south, expecting to visit Richmond and.Danyille, ‘The groom is the agent of. the Southem vaiiroud at Fairfax Station. Richard Burnett swas* released: from jail Tuesday of sale of part of the realt, The lust semi-monthly meeting of the M. I. Club was held at the residence of Professor and Mrs. Wm. Nelson, in Darnestown, uot a member of the club being absent, and a number of invited guests meing in attendance. The subject for consideration was “Current Events,” and the following prograin was well rendered: Keading by Miss Grace Clagett The Juniors of the Presbvterian Church held a sciable at the church last Saturday afternoon. The children spent the tme pleasently with games and other amusemen‘s cr the church lawn. ‘The Mt. Olivet and Presbyterian C. EB. societies held a unlon meeting in the Presbyterian Church last Surday evening, when they were addressed by ‘Mr. Moor Ezekiel Tam{nozian in bebalf of the Annentans. | on a bail vond of $2,300: His wife, Mrs. Maggie their families, have taken up resl-] of “A Happy Thought,” an article relating to Mr. R. S. Lacey is entertairing bis brother and | Burnett, and his sister, Mra. Irene Baumgardner, jee see tor "the eammer. | Py a Victoes "5 jubl reading by Miss Lula sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lacey, of Omaha, | “ere the sureties. ‘Mr. Joseph Childs Las for some time beer quite] Windsor of “The Grant monument;” reading by A marriage licewse has been Issued to James Nickins and Ella French. Miss Alma O. Sagar is visiting friends in Wash- ington. Mr. R. C. L, Moncure, who has been attending the University of Virginia, 1s at home. Mr. KR. H. L. Chichester, commonwealth’s attor- ney of Stafford county, spent a few days here last weel Mrs. Julia Thomas of Washington is visiting in this village. Mr. and Mrs. Holford and little daughter of New Orleans are the guests of Mrs. Sallie T. Love. Rev. Dr. John McGill of Falls Church preached in Zion Episcopal Church last Sunday afternoon and administered the sucrament of the Lord’s sup- per. Mrs. Wm. Heipstone of an article ‘on “The Ten- nessce Centennial; reading of an original poem vy Mrs. Yeakel; reading by Mrs. C. H. Noarse of an article on the anniversary of the oldest society in America, foanded by Benj. Franklin in Philadel- bia, and entitled “A Proposal for Promoting Use- fal Knowledge Among the British Piantations,”* and also an article on the “Forestry Commission. Articles on the “Greater New ork” and the resolu: tions adopted by the Universal Peace Union were Ned. by Mrs. H.C. Reading. An intecesting ‘paper _on “Byron and the Greeks’ was read by Sirs. James Beull. ‘At the conclusion of the exercises the party ad- journed to the dining room, where Mrs. Nelson and her essistants dispensed refreshments, cou- il. % Contingents from the Confederate Veterans and the Ladies’ Scuthern Relief Society will decorate the graves of the confederate soldiers buried at Grace Cimrecb Decoration day. oa Through the cnergies of the Ladies’ Village Im- provement Society, the board walk along Mont- gomery street has ‘been completed. ‘The Christian Endeavor Soclety of the Presby- terlan Church was led Sunday by Mr. Will Ray. ‘The society 1s planning for a lawn party and pic- nic in the hear future. Mr. Maurice Wolf bas purchased the Brock cot- Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Lacey expect to make Ball- ston thelr futuce home. ‘ev. Kinley McMillan of McKeesport Pa., was Yhe guest from Monday to Friday of Mr.” Miles Morison of Arlington, A large number of the Exdeavorers of this place are in fttendance on the local union, which meets at Falls Courch today. me SILVER SPRING. Mr. John T. Schrider of Silver Spring and Miss Clara J. Hutchison of Colesville were married tage. x Walter E. Goodwin, having pleaded guilty before Wednesday evening at Grace Eplscopal Church by Jusilee of the Pence Lawrence of assault on Ws Ren ol “ lace Vii er, and of carcyit concealed | sisting of salads, sandw ps, coffee apd ice cream, Kev. Dr. Smedes. Mr. August Schrider, rother + oes, wan recently held for the action of the | 'he'nex: meeting of the club will be held at the of the groom, was best man, and Miss Marion RANDOLPH. jury. home of Miss Maggie Beall, when the subject of Hutchison, sister of the bride, offic maid. After the ceremony the lerge number of who withessed the marrige Went to the residence of the groom's parents, where they engaged in dancing until the early hours of the morning. Bountiful refreshments were served during the evening, Mr. Schrider has had a house erected and pre- seated it to his wife as a wedding present “Trees” will be the leading topic for cousidera- tien. Mes. Norris of Washington is visiting her daugh- . Mrs. William Hempstong, near Seneca. ‘Site Amy E. Blapcnard’ of Pbiladelphia tsa guest of her sister, Mrs. H. C. Reading, at Hill- crest. ‘The following transfers of real estate have been placed upon the land record bucks of this county: Guorge C. Payne and wife to Lily Sullivan, lot of lard; $500, National Cheutangua to Edith M. ton CUR ‘Several cases of violation of the local option laws have ten successfully prosecuted before the Justice of the peace at Linden lately. ‘Arrests have been made during the past month on complaints against parties for the disturbance rship at the Pilgrim Baptist Church at Lit- He. “ina fracas there the minister in charge uly handled. It appears. that the pastor, Noah Dillard, while preecking the Gospel, was quoting Paul, saying: ““Brotherin, we are ali teachings of the Lord Jesus rist."” Montrose School will close for the sumnmer vaca- tion Tuesday afternoon, at which time the teacher and pupils will ente=tain their friends with a fete from 3 to 10 o'clock p.m. Mr. Frank Shroats of Washington 1s visiting hia brother-in-law, Mr. Lewis Kreamer of this place. —— Mrs. Felix Heley, Miss Sadie Burch and Mise | ignorant of U . the rounds; §— r a e e thertt took exceptions to Baltziey, 74 lots im Chautauqua ¢ is; $—. GAITHERSBURG. Kate Cline of Wasbiagton spent Sunday with | OP%a stvrant, and, in the language of the | Chas. 3; Hilton and wife. to Trancls C. Hilton, Randolph friends, Arthur 8S. Stoacstreet has rvcetved his com- qission and qualified as postmaster at Norbeck. Mrs. Anva Platt and family will vacate Oaklawn Monday next and go to their summer villa at Berkeley Springs, W. Va., for the season. Mr. Jas. Petty of Mildlebrook xpent Wednesday with his mother, Mrs. Heley Petty. Mr. and Mrs. Finney of Derwood were recent interest in tract of land; $500. Julia A. Cole to George 8S. Gandy, tract’ of land catled -“Turkey Island; $800. Albert_E. Shoemaker, trustee, to Washington and Glen Echo Railroad Company, iot at Somerset Heights; $200. Susan R. Kauffman to Metropolitan Investment Compony, two lots in Garrett Park; $—. B. F. Walters and wife to Wm. Carr, 100 acres of land near Colesville; $3,000, Mary F. ‘Case to Henry Howard, lot in’ Brooke- ville; $600. Richard T. Burdetie and wife to Horace D. ‘Waters, preachér, “popped him under the chin.” ‘The death of Mr. George W. Sinoot, Wednesday last, Is deeply regretted by his large number of friends in Washington, as well as those residing at Linden, Mr. Smoot was held in high esteem. His death removes unother veteran of the late war. This is the second recent ath in this vi- cinity, the other being that of Mr. Walter T. Wright, a young man beloved by ail who knew him. Miss Emily Chenault of Kentucky, a pupil of Fair View Seminary, has returned to her home. Miss Alla Waters has entered Columbia Hos- pital, Washington, to pursue a medical course. Mr. Henry C. Miller invited some hundred or more prominent farmers of this vicinity to” his opening at his business place, near Washington Grove, at which a bounteous lunch was served. A 109 acres of land near Cedar guests of Mr. L.A. Pyle ESI ; Win. Hall and wit photographer took several views of the guests.| Mr. Clarence Hickerson has gone on a business TAKOMA PARK. 3 eras etstind tear Goshen, $1825. Charles ‘Torser's Concert Band tarnished muste, adding | ‘TP 10 ‘Tennessee In the interest of the heirs of Metzger to Wm. W. Metager, 210 acres of laud to an otherwise pleasurable social event. {he Hate Augustus Offutt, many of whom reside} Active operations for the construction of ‘he | mcar Poolesvilie; $3,000. Lawrence B. Nicholson und others to Richard E, Jones, 9% acres of land Rey. George H. Nock of Baltimore visited friends near Dickerson Staticr 61. A. C. H. Thompson electric railroad to Sligo Glen commenced last here this week. Friday under the managemcot of Dr. Draue, and Mrs. Samuel Renshaw has returned from a brief visit to her sister, Mrs. Charles Lyddane of Daw- Mr. George C. Smith of New Market has leased | sonville district. vi he aed ieee Beaten John” McDonald Yo Ate es ae 2 — _| the work 1s progressing rapidly. of Iand near Etchison; $ John McDonald to a Murray ear town and reuioved his fumily | | Me I<wis Allison has lensed the Keonlg resl-] tne ‘Takoma Park Athletic Association gave an | Jomes L. Magruder, 88 acres of land: $1,200. dence, #nd is occupying it with his family. Miss Belle Veirs ieft for Frederick yesterday for an extended visit to the family of Dr. Edward Stone of that city. Elder Cyrus Keiser, Miss Rosalie Mace and Miss Right Rev. Henry Y. Satterlee, bishop of Wash- ington, visited and held confirmation services at Christ Church, this place, and at Ascension Church, Gaithersburg,’ Sunday. ‘A class of four was con- The executive committee of the Montgomet County ‘Antt-Saloon League held an important ses. sion Tuesday. Invitation was accepted to hold the next quarterly session, July 12, at Kensington. entertainment Wednesday evening at the town hall, the proceeds of which are to go toward con- structing a grand stand on the ball grounds. This : aa ‘class of three at Gai- Rey. L. L. Lloyd was chosen vice president for | Alice Counselman have been elected delegates to | Cntertanment, as well xs the last one given, owce | frmed at Rockville any * Caltheraiy diate. ; Se Fepresent Mt; Zion Baptist Church tn the West. Its success to the untiring efforts of Mr. Judd, | Umsbu! ae ee tnay eemataes conaragaiians: . = Satterlee preac! Si erm Matyland District’ associat ch anee! “ anton, Henry x. catterlee preached | Suniay | era, Matziand, Distric on, Which mects | one of the original members of the association. | Hey. A. S. Jobns, rector of the parish, presented she ‘candidates. ‘Six Mormon elders held a meeting in the town hall at Brookeville Sunday, a large, audience bel present. Eiders L. A. Keish and A. P. Kesler “tah, who have for several mouths been canvassing this County, claim to have been reasonably success- ‘The following program was rendered: Female quar- tet, ‘Peasants’, Wedding March,”’ Miss Fannie Y. AtLee, Mrs. Clara Y. Flint, Mrs. Anna Craig Hills, Mrs. Marguerite N. Martin; bass “The Robbers Dream," James” Nolat; sopeane ston Protestant Episcopal large congregation was pr Jobn Di Mrs. Julia Zepp is quiie Ill at the residence of her con, Mr. TH. Ae Mr. Fran pp and wife have gone to Union Bridge, Carroll comty, to visit the sged parents of Mrs. Repp, Mr. ind Mrs. Lott. Hartsock, of that town, An unusually tice Buu “Remanza,"’ Mrs. Anna C. Hills; baritone solo, | ful. satisfactory account of bimself, and claimed to| The fureral of Mrs. Jane Deane, an aged and | ‘4 Fear Xo Foe.” ; : ‘At Boyd's station, this county, Sunday night a ball Soma Tanenstar, Ea: Ay ator (v4 found ont estimable Jnay of this’ com nunlty, tok place trom | selected, we eee eenetage or horse ‘belonging to Charles Washington ‘was killed 3 . aoe knee of her son-inlaW, ‘Mr. Lyew 3 re ele buggy demolished tral the rail- further hearing. Kisner, Monday last, ‘Rey. fitbourne of | Toot re Gitte (Gack; quarter, “Anuie | tei Mrne tacec bed Uroken away from where I Mrs. Jane Mullinix of Ellicott City is visiting 2 % Rockville officiating. friends bere. Interment _ wa: Mt. Zion cemetery. ‘¢ made in was bitched and no one was In the A son, Mr. James Deane a aie ee " D. Mason of Baltimore, secretary Sunday will be observed as ‘‘Children’s day’ at | Derwood, and two daugiters, Miss Theresa eae ieuclogue, Wi" H. eo oy te. "Biate Order of King’s Daughters, delivered <j the M.E- Church South. “There will be appro | and Sirs. L. Kisner, survive’ he Night,” Miss Fannte Y. AtLee, ‘Mrs MN. $o20 | address to the two branches of the onder in this i ee ConmevILEE, Seti Matec ant James Solan, wits Bon | BOS SR, ee era nce Sue LANGDON. Sonne eta ee Snme England and Mes. Patiip D. Laird served 2 ; ‘Mra, Mary r, last Monday | Emme. Mice England Inttoduced the er, ‘The many friends here of Mr. and Mrs. William Fras buried ee eet a at © An open meeting of Langdon Ledge, I. 0. 0. F., time, was buried at Rock Creek cemetery Wedues- Canby sympathize déepiy with them in their loss [ Gy aftcrtoon, the funeral services being was held Tuesday over aawe ued. thele efforts isd theta ttentence see en ane trae | che ey a Seeine Title denghter, Tames, Texoma, “ot Ste oe — Mibs cink of sin couait cont: hep trees war- anticitnted by those who promoted it. Visitors y last trom diphtheria, The funeral took | Messrs. "”'S. Brown, ‘Taylor, “4 Acenses to the following parties: Wm. G. Place at Brightwood..Mendy, and the same day the mother was stricken: with the same discase. Anti-toxine has beg, administered and at last ‘and Eve A. Brackett; John T. Schrider and Clara J. Hutchinson. Among recent announcements of candidates for were present from nearly every part of the Dis- trict, among them being most of the officers of the Grand Lodge. tise, Whitney and G. M. ‘bearers. Mrs. Becker had a large number of friends, was Worshipful Master Clark of Lang- | accounts Mrs. Canby ition was slight - | 2n_active church worker spd seemed to devote TE pee cay Jeter wes cates oud made 8 pee ta | He chic hata Maas SENATE | Daaey OE tease Te oak sto romiier of pile David “Griach and wi wel the mei neff trained nu ; . Lacs ana ciseoiruite GS ‘and as (te = be | Mr. J. Vance Lewis, who was in Colorado di i for ‘of i cgert ing the past winter,’ has returned to lis bume here. Cycle Cottage was formally opened for 3 son W. evening. A’ lafge number of oi. proc nger children bees, taken away it is hoped the wont nae eae, KENSINGTON. ‘The rest of the program comprised an ode, sung by all present; address by Worshipful Master Brown; singing We quartet from the Saengerbund ion, 2 of Washi ress by Rev. P. J. Clark, recita- Soon on th : i ge Seatee tone by the Misecs Hina Durfey, Edna Haxleton, | Rev. James A. Mhésthll of Dunedin, Fia., ts | She oe eng 53 ae ares ee mugen Anat visiting his son, Rev. '@ames T. Marshall, and a to her home at Pog ee money. Burke | Will preach at the Manner Memorial Presbyterian | Chevy Chase, after visiting Miss Bi Lay at apd ao singing, ‘Climbing the | Church Sunday morning. In the evening Rev. ‘Mr. aan ia, Herbert Mr Kadder, Children,” Harry Newman; ‘vocal’ solo, | J. N. Karle of Ws Will deliver an -tilus- | guests of Mr. and Mrs, 8.8 Shead, "So ST Uicart Odile’ the Misses “Leela “arts, “UiARj | trated lecture on 2h. fa of St. Paul. Miss Lylie is visiting Mrs. Rowland at Takoma Gi Lizzie Warren, Susie Warren, Maggie An- | Mrs. C. K. Mallaiy and Mrs. Carl Autenretth of | Height, po timore guest deqson,, Alwilda Matlock and Elsto Lote. °° Washington were Hcent’ guests at the home of | of Mis Horan apa pty .'B. F. Edwards rman com- | Mr. J. H. Massey. Mrs. Frick and Mise Frick ittee of ts. oa, st ni arrangements, |The officers of the Graad | ‘The erercies of the public school wilt | Mrs. J. 0. Teak, Molt each of the Indie im the scarf drill ‘with & very handsome font closing bou- | take place at the school house Tuesday hich y Mie Lizsle Warren Im the afternoon the children will enjoy a picnic | “4, an appropriate response im the woods, ‘was Miss Estella "The a’ P. E. Mission, Rev. IB rows, = held a strawberry festival at ai i a: _ it ‘Wo games of base ball beautifully decorat with wers: wilt houn. (Cotumbian hotor of the occasion. “The at pahants een lace ea and the ockville the benefit of the t ro ~ who had charge eae et a were the Misses Grimes, Mis, Burke, Mrs. | Mr. L. D. Gi = ee George Hagan, Mrs. Maltby, Mra. HS ‘Berry, | has icased to slecine se Mrs. Harry Newman, The children of the Sunday | the summer, 1 s school assisted in serving the visitors with fe eitarter develop with her ce ing. the of love and m: and moth have corresponding physical attributes in the delicate special organism of her sex. If these intricate functions are dis- turbed by weak- ness and disease her whole nature is out of tune. More women's lives are made discordant and full of suffering from this one cause than there is any need of. These delicate complaints are not a necessity of womanhood, nor is it necessary for modest women to undergo the repugnant and generally useless methods of treatment so common with ysicians. All forms of “female complaint” are cured: in the only natural, scientific way Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, which reaches the internal source of the Heed ve heals, strengthens and cures ically and anently. 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The Western District Baptist Association Will hol a session here, commencing Tuerday, Jume 1, The tnitia! sermon Turrdoy evening will be preach: ed by Rev. SW. Meite Franklin Square Church, Baltimore, A large number of pastors and leymen will be in attend: nes. Three sesstona Wil be held catly. The commencement exercises of the Rockville High School will be held at the Opera Hous the evening of June 3. ‘The graduating class ix eom- pod Of Ue following menibers: Misses Frances L. Amiss, Charlotte mvis, Laura E. Kadmon. ston, Annie L. Fai Fr 1 Orpha cE , Mabel Shaw, Beulah 1. W! am ters Erest Reeves Braddock, Montgomery Har- riss, Pearl Holland and Wm. V Mr. Jcbn T. Schrider of Silver Spring and Miss Clara, daughter of Joun Hutchison of ¢: were uerried Wednesday at Grace Rev. J. Eo C. Smedes. — He Looked Like Joe. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. An aged man and woman stopped oppe- site the Central High School building a few days ago and looked across at that rathet imposing pile. They were plainly but neat ly dressed, and while It was evident they were from the rural districts, there wail nothing in their appearance to attract com ment. A young man was waiting for @ cross-town car close to where the strangers stopped. To him the aged man turned. “That's a schogl house, I judge?” he sald. “That's the Central High School,” repited the young man. The old man looked interested. “That's the principal high school, Mary,” he remarked to the oll lady. en he turned back to the young man. We haven't been in Cleveland for a num- ber of years,” he said; “I guess it ain't since the Garfield funeral, an’ we're just lookin’ around. We take ‘a good deal of interest in schools and school houses.” He paused and looked toward the sweet- faced old iady, who nodded brightly. ser se “Then you have childre sald the young man “Just one,” replied the old man. “Of course, he is througn school?” “Long ago,’ said the stranger. “How long is it, Mary? Five years since he graduated, ain't it “Six,” said the old lady. “I guess mebby it is,” said *he old man. “Graduated from your home school, I suppose?” said the young man. “Yes,” said the aged stranger. “He was our, oniy child, an’ Mary and I made up our minds to give him just as good an educa- tion as we could afford. An’ we did, too.” The young man smiled. He fancied that the boy in question had been given a de- cidediy limited send-off. “You say he graduated from the home school?” he said. “Yes,” replied the old man, “but he didn't stop there. He wanted to go to West Au- stintown, and we sent him. Then he waat- ed to go to Hiram and we sent him. And then he'd set his heart on Harvard, and we sent him there.” “To Harvard “Yes, and he was one of the class ora- tors, too, on graduatin’ day. It almost broke his heart ‘cause mother and I could be there to hear him. But we didn’t feel that we could quite afford it, id we, mother?” The young man looked at the old lady. There were tears in her eyes, but she still added brightly. “And your son—where is he now?” “He's a mining engineer in South Africa, Doing first rate, too. We bear from him regular every month. Why, what brought us up to town today was to get a draft cashed that he sent ais mother for a birth- day present. Three hundred dollurs—tive dollars for every year—that's what Joo wrote. Mother's just sixt The young man took off his hat to the old lady. “Il wish you many more birthdays, madam,” he said, “and trust that each will be as pleasantly remembere:l.” The old lady smilingly thanked him. “Do you know what mother said?” in- quired the old man, with a sly twinkle in his eye. “Why, no: what was ic?” ‘Mother said: Ss speak to that young man—he seems £0 much like Joe. And the young man walked away, feeling that he might journey loag anil far and not recelve so high a compliment. Her Money’s Wort From the Evansville Courter The other day Manager Wardlow of a telegraph office in Brazil took a telegragn which read: “Miss ——, will you be mine?” It was delivered to the proper party, and soon she came tripping into the office to wire her reply. It read: “Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.” Ten words, you see, and she paid her quarter, and then tripped out of the room with the sweetest kind of a blush. ——__- The Dissy Tourists and the Resolate Guide. From Fliiegen¢e Blatter.