Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-11-28
SENTIN Ell.
Friday Morning. November %, 1918.
Focal aud gersuual
Town and Country.

sold to former Representative Albert Doug
lass, of Ohio farm of 1853 acres near
Beane, this county, for $4,000.
The field of sports is covered in detail
by the noted sporting writer's of the Wash
ineton Sunday Star. Order a copy from
your newsdealer next Sunday.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew of Christ
Episcopal Church, Kensington, has elected
Charles H. Davidson director, Merritt o.
Chance vice-director and VIM. Duvall sec
rotary and treasurer.
Gov Goldsborough has appointed Frank
L. Hewitt. of Silver Spring, this county,
notary public He has also appointed
Reimy Sprineeirth, of Chevy Chase, a depu-
ty game warden for this county.
The ladies of Layhill M. E. Church
South will hold an oyster and meat supper
in the Layhill hall on Wednesday, Deem
Der 10th, beginning at A O'Clock, P. M.
Other refreshments for sale.
The Misses Jones will give at their
home, Blenheim, near Poolesville, this coun-
ty, a silver tea on December 10th, from 2
to 8 P. M, for the benefit of the Episcopal
Church. The public is cordially invited.
The Woman's Club of Poolesville will
hold an entertainment in the Town Hail.
Poolesville, on Saturday, November 29th.
Proceeds for the town lights. Admission.
rs and IS cents. Doors open at 7:30 P. M.
A supper and bazaar, given by Gathers
burg lodge. will be held in Masonic Hall,
Gaithersburg, on Friday and Saturday,
December 5th and 9Th, afternoon and even
ing. Proceeds for the benefit of Masonic
Hall.
The ladies of the M. E. Church South, of
Poolesville, will hold bazaar in the Town
Hall on Saturday afternoon and night, De-
cember 18th, 1918. Fancy articles will be
for sale, as well as refreshments. Every
body invited.
The ladies of the Rockville Presbyterian
Church will have a sale of fancy articles
suitable for Christmas presents, and also
cake sale on Wednesday, December 3rd,
from 2:30 to 6 O'Clock, P. M, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Robert B. Peter.
Frank Thomas, an insurance agent, was
arrested in Frederick City, Nd, Tuesday on
the charge of Withholding $43.56 of pre-
MUM money belonging to the National
Relief Association Company. of Philadel-
phia. and released by Justice Anders for
the grand jury.
The following named gentlemen have
been appointed by the County Commits.
sioners Trustees of the County Home Har-
ry Riggs, Henry B. Gardiner. VIM. V. Rob-
ertson and Eleazer Ray. There is a va
cancy in the Third district and the appoint
ment will be made later.
The Good Templars of the Travilah lodge
will hold rally meeting Saturday even
ing, November goth, beginning at O'Clock,
in the Baptist Church. If rainy, will be
held the following Saturday evening. De-
cember 9Th. at O'Clock. There will be
some prominent speakers and good music.
All are cordially invited.
Mrs. Janette Davis. of this county, is the
plaintiff in divorce proceedings instituted
in the circuit court here against Walter
Davis. who is understood to live in Attain
tic City. She also asks to be awarded the
custody of the couples only child, Arthur
Buell. Davis. The bill charges desertion.
Mrs. Davis is represented by Attorney
Thomas Dawson.
The condition Of Judge John c. Motter,
who was stricken with paralysis on the
street in Frederick City on election day, is
steadily improving He is able to sit I'D
for short periods of time. While he is not
out of danger. he has gained more during
the last few days than at any time since
his illness. His speech, although still i'm
paired. is returning.
Gen. Clinton L. Riggs former Adjutant-
General of Maryland, was Monday nomi-
mated by President Wilson as one of the
American members of the Philippine Com
mission. In addition to membership on
the Philippine Commission, the appoint
ment carries with it the Secretaryship of
Commerce and Police, The positions COM
mand a salary of $15,5 500 year.
Mrs. Mary Curtin, widow of Thomas Cur
tin. died suddenly on Thursday morning of
last week at her home. near Montrose, of
heart failure. She is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. James Raney, of Kensing-
ton, this county and Mrs. Carr. of Wash
ington city. The funeral took place from
st. Marys Catholic Church. this town,
at 10 O'Clock Saturday morning
On charge of stealing a velvet dress
and other clothing from Mrs. Henry j.
Hunt, of Drummond, Fannie Smith, colOred,
employed as a domestic in the Hunt home,
was arrested last Saturday by Deputy
Sheriff Whalen. When Deputy WhaIen
called at the Hunt home to serve the war
rant the girl bolted out of the back door and
led the officer merry chase before being
overtaken According to the officer the
girl admitted taking the articles
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Mrs. Sophie L. Ford, of this county. has
filed suit in the circuit court here for an
absolute divorce from Thomas d. Ford.
also Of this county. on the ground of de-
sertion and non-support She also asks
to be awarded the custody of the couples
only child, Ida Ellen Ford, five years old.