Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
HocKvuLx AID VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery county's Capital.


Montgomery county's Capital.
Special correspondenee sf The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd. April 20, 1909.
Mr.. Harry Chester Houser OF Washing
ton and Miss Elisabeth Collier. daughter OF
Mr.. John w. Collier. formerly sheriff for
this county, were married at Potomac, this
county. by Rev. Frank t. Grinith of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. The
ceremony was performed at the home OF
the brides sister. Mrs. Edward jackson.
and was witnessed by a limited number of
invited guests. Dinner was served. follow
ing which Mr.. and Mrs. Houser left for a
short honeymoon trip. They will make
their home in Washington.
Miss Margaret Stokes was hostess
Wednesday evening at a luncheon in honor
OF her guest. Miss Nina Brown of VIM
chester, Va. She was assisted in receiving
her guests by her mother, Mrs. Richard II.
Stokes. and Mrs. Albert ]. Almoney and
Miss Mamie Hogg. Progressive euchre was
played and there was vocal and instru-
mental music and dancing a splendid
collation. was served. Among those present
were Misses Mary Almoney. Barry Albert.
Mary Brewer. Marie JONES' Lucy Mason,
Lavfnia Dawson. Fannie Peter, Virginia
Lamar. Laura Higgins Virginia Ribble.
Mildred Higgins, Helen Packard Amelia
Alexander, Myrna Miller, Annie Moore. Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Glascott and Messrs George
Allnutt, John Anderson, Russell Brewer.
John Higgins. Nicholas Brewer Edward
Dawson. Robert Higgins. Somerville Daw-
son. William Stalnaker, Bache Albert Julian
Whiting. Lloyd Brewer, John Martin.
Rev. James M. Nourse of Washington will
for several weeks supply the pulpit of the
Rockville Presbyterian Church. This
church has been without regular pastor
since the resignation of Rev. Robert L. Nc
Nafr. several weeks ago.
Within the past few days about thirty
members of the colony of Seventh Day Adj
f1v- g>- r~,1-1
Park, this county, have appeared before the
clerk of the circuit court here and made
af1davit Of their intention to become citi-
zens OF the county. This is required by
law as preliminary to voting. 1t is I'M
derstood that about fifteen others will make
similar affidavit this year, and that next
year the number will be increased to 800 or
more.
A member Of the denomination has stated
those now in the county and the additions
that VIII be made next year are merely
the advance guard, and that within the
next few years the colony Will be very
largely increased.
II Edward Bradley who has served as
constable for Bethesda district this county
for number of years. is not reappointed, It
VIII not be because of a lack of earnest
supporters and we1l-wishers in the district
in which he resides. At recent meeting
OF the county commissioners Mr.. Henry l..
HeiskeH, president OF the Bethesda Citi-
zens' Association. appeared before the
board and warmly Endorsed Bradley for
appointment. He presented two petitions,
signed by a large number OF the leading
citizens of Bethesda and vicinity, asking
for Bradley's reappointment
Mr.. Edward C. Peter OF Rockville pro-
tested against Bradley's appointment Mr..
Peter stated that Bradley, while an officer
OF this county. had been arrested several
times for disorderly conduct. and that at
the present time he is under indictment in
this county for accepting a bride.
Mr.. Hefskell second time addressed the
commissioners, referring to the charge OF
Bradleys unf1tness He admitted that
Bradleys habits were at one time none of
the best and that as result of his drink
ing he had gotten into difficulties He
stated. however, that about six months ago
he took an oath not to drink anything in
toxieatfng for five years and had also be-
come member of the Bethesda Lodge of
Coed Templars. since which time he had
lived an exemplary life AS an evidence OF
ley's reformation, Mr. HeiskeIl offered to
place at the disposal of the commissioners
for use on the roads of Bethesda district
$1,000 should Bradley, If reappointed vio-
late his obligations in regard TO drinking.
Mr.. HeiskeH appealed to the board to listen
to the voice of the people OF Bethesda dis
trict and give them the man of their choice
Later in the day Commissioner Bogley,
who represents Bethesda district nomi-
mated Bradley for constable. but a vote of
the beard showed two in favor of his ap-
pointment and two opposed. The matter
accordingly went over until the next meet
who was absent, will cast the deciding vote
Messrs. Bogley and Griffith voted for Brad
ley and Messrs. Clark and White in OPPOSE
ton