Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Funeral Of Former Judge Vinson-
Statement Of Court Expenses.


Statement Of Court Expenses.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February 10. 1908.
The funeral Of ex-Judge John T. Vinson,
who died at his home here late Saturday
evening. took place at 1 o'clock this af-
ternoon from Christ Episcopal Church.
at this place, and was attended by a
large concourse Of the friends OF the
dead jurfst from different sections Of
the county, Frederick. Washington and
other points. The services were In charge
of Rev. Thomas J. Packard. rector Of the
church. Messrs. Spencer G. Jones. Hat
tersley W. Taboo, James B. Henderson.
Philip d. Lairl. Dr.. E. E. Stonestrect and
Capt. John Mcdonald acted as pailbearers.
The members of the Rockville bar attended
gomery CONGREGATIONAL Bank and delega-
ton from the Frederick bar was also
present. Immediately after the services
the remains were placed on a train and con-
vyed to Washington. the interment taking
place at Oak Hill cemetery. The horM tr1b-
utes were numerous and very handsome.
In the circuit court at Frederick yester-
day, hhe death Of Judge Vinson was formal
ly announced by ex-Judge Lynch, his for
mer associate upon the bench, who paid a
high tribute to his character, learning and
ability. Among other things he stated that
he never knew q man more eager TO do
right under all circumstances. Others who
spoke were ex-Representative Urner, States
Attorney Worthington. William P. Maulsby,
Edward s. Eichelberger and John p. K.
Wood. Suitable resolutions were adopted
and delegation appointed to attend the
funeral
The Rockville Bar Association and other
Rockville attorneys met in the court house
yesterday afternoon to take action In re-
gard to the death Of Judge Vinson. Mr..
Hattersly w. Talbot, president of the Bar
Al ~ oI1t~ ~
tee. consisting of Messrs. Philip D. Laird.
Charles w. Prettyman and William H. Tai
bott, was appointed to draft suitable resolu-
lions and report at the opening session OF
the March term OF court.
This morning the directors OF the Mont
gomery County National Bank, Of which In
stitution Judge Vinson was a director from
its establishment until his dean, met and
adopted resolutions Of sorrow and later at
tended the funeral In q body.
Mr.. David A. Ray, respected citizen OF
this county, died Monday morning at MS
home near this town, aged seventy-two
years. An affection Of the lungs. from
which he had long suffered, was the cause
Of death. The deceased was a native and
lifelong resident of this county. His wife
and one daughter survive him.
Mr.. John H. Kelchner, proprietor OF the
Montgomery Hotel, at this place, and ms
son, Mr.. John w. helchner, have gone to
Hot Springs, N. c., for the benefit of their
health.
Miss Rose Armstrong has returned to
Rockville after an extended visit to friends
in New Jersey and New York.
According to a statement prepared by
Robert G. Hilton, clerk to the bDard Of
county commissioners for this county. the
expenses Of the recent term Of The circuit
court for this county were greater than
those OF any other term in The history Of
the county. The total was $s.63s Is. which
includes the following: Grand jurors.
$756.SO; petit jurors, $1.129.65; talesmen,
$175O; grand jury witnesses. 1891. 20; trial
witnesses, $455.6O; crier. $3.50: bailiffs.
$257 80; states attorney (estimated). $780,;
sheriff (estimatetD, $1,000: clerk Of the cir
cult court (estimated), $500. Fines and
costs to the amount Of $3004.10 were col
lected. making the net expense Of the ses-
sion, S. 634.65. In addition to the fines paid
to the state. $2,3125O went to the Mont
gomery County Anti-Saloon League as the
informers share in the numerous local
option cases.
Mr. Spencer c. Jones Of this town has
gone to New Orleans to visit his daughter,
Mrs Richard Falvey. He expects to be alb
sent about two months.
DR.. Gilpin Wilson has returned to his
home at Staunton. Va. after short visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John E. VIII
son, near this place.