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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Gillespie & Bros. Gro cery Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held at their mercantile house Wednesday, January 12, 1916, be- tween the hours eff 9 a. m. and 8 D. m. for nh purpose of electing or- ficers to serve for the ensuing year, and for transacting of any other business properly brought before said meeting.
 V. o. ALEXANDER, President Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. S., 1915. 12-S S-ti
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Mann-TankeCsley Drug Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held at their office on Saturday January 15, 1916 at D. m., for the purpose of electing officers to serve for the ensuing year, and for trans acting of any other business proper ly brought before said meeting.
 J. H. MANN, Secretary Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 2. 1915. 1S-S-tf
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Citizens Bank of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. will be held in their rooms in the city of Pine Bluff on Tuesday, January 11th 1916, from 10 to 12 a. m., for the purpose of cleo ting directors to serve for the ensu- ing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the said meeting.
 M. E. BLOOM, Cashier. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. z, 1915. 12-S-tf
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WORKED THE HAY FIELD.

Arthur Jones. Allen, Kas., writes: G" have been troubled with bladder and kidney troubles for good many years. If it were not for Foley Kid ney Pills I would never be abie to work in the hay field" Men and wo- men past middle age find these pills a splendid remedy for weak, overwork- ed or diseased kidneys. Mann Pharm- aCy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
 N(l

Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District NO. tax for 1915 will be due from January 1, 1916 to April 10, 1916, and unless paid within said time a penalty of 25 per cent will attach.
 Under the W the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS, Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 1, 1915. 12-10-1m Rosd Improvement District No. s Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District Number s tax for the year 1915 will be due and payable from January 1st. tp April 10th, 1916. and unless paid
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

MARRY IF LONELY. FOR RE- suits, try me. Many wealthy, wishes carly marriage; very sue ccsSiul, confidential, strictly relia- pie; years of experience; descrip- tlon free. "The Successful Club" Mrs. Purdie. Box 556 Oakland.
 NdIll. 12-2G-1 1-r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

FOR SALE-ONE PEARL RING with 12 diamonds in platinum work, $37.50;1 friendship ring diamonds in platinum work, $15.O0; 1 friend ship ring s diamonds in platinum work, $20.00; 1 solitaire diamond ring 7-16 carat, $55.O0; 1 bracelet AK gold (solid) 1 diamond and two green stones, $16.00; l gents double watch chain AK solid gold, $12.00. Any of the above are bargains and would make handsome Christmas presents. Phone 634 or 21S1.
 12--6t
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LEGAL NOTICES

within said time, penalty of twenty five (25) per cent. will attach. Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 k. II. WILLIAMS,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. r, 1915.
 12-17-d m
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Road Improvement District NO. 3,
Sulphur Springs Road,

Sulphur Springs Road)
 Notice is hereby given that Road
 Improvement District NO. 8 Sulphur Springs road) Tax for 1916 will be due from January 1st. to April 10th,
 1916, and unless paid within said time a penalty of 25 per cent. will attach.
 Under the law the collector has no
 authority to remit any penalty. R. H. WILLIAMS, Collector. Pine Bluff. Ark, Dec. 1,1915. 12-1-1m
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DROPSY SPECIALIST


 Usually gives quick re- lief, have entirely reliev- ed many seemingly hope less cases. Swelling and short breath soon gone. Often giveR entire relief In 15 tn z6 days. Trial treatment sent by mail FREE.
 DIR. THOMAS E. GREEN Successor to Dr. H. H.
 Greens Sons. Box n. Chatsworth. Ca.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

FOR SALE--MY HOME, 2401 w. 17th. Four room house; lot 60x153; will
 sell payment down and balance
 monthly payments. c. L. Wilker- son. 12-7-tf
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FOR RENT-THREE FURNISHED
 rooms with board. Two large double rooms, and one small one. Call phone 1885, No. 219 w. Eff h
 avenue. 12-19-6t
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FOR SALE-OUR ENTIRE LINE OF violins, guitars, mandolins, comets, etc., at cost. We are going to dis continue this line. Geo. B. Moore & CO.,, jewellers, 412 Main street
 11-13-tf
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LOST AND FOUND

SPRAYED OR STOLEN-H STEIN COW; brown with white marks n flank; slight blaze on forehead. For return or information leading
 to return, phone 9518F4. 12-25-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

LOoT-FUR NECkPIECE, FITCH and Seal (an and 5lack), Thurs day morning, between 1917 West Flftcenth and SOP West Twelfth
 avenues. Liberal reward if return ed to Isaac Dreyfus Co. 12-24-6t
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FOR REl,T--AT 609 WEST BAR raque street two completely fur nlshed rooms, electric lights, gas ana water. on beautiful street. Also pleasant rooms on Beech street, furnished or unfurnished. Phone 1b64. 7.11-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
CONKEY SAYS:-

DON'T WORRY-CONKEY's PoUL- TRY TONIC helps your hens pay their way. Contains no cayenne pepper of filler-just pure, active, heIpful medicine. Get a pail. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
TOR sALE-sUBURBAN PROPERTY

FOR SALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY 31st and Fur streets, in any amount from 1-2 block to acres, or up to fifty acres. An ideal place for dairy truck farm, or chicken ranch. Will sell cheap for
 cash, some of this property is i'm
 proved, having good barns and dwelling houses. See Ben Howard, at Rerlin's sale barn. 11-11-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

WANTED TO RENT-SMALL CAR for two or three months; Ford
 roadster preferred; would buy on terms. Address $. F. D., care Graphic. 12-22-dtG
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Road lmrOvement District No. { (TamO ROaG)

NO60 lMfOveMent DlStr1Ct NOs 5s (Iamo ROaG)
 Notice is hereby gi.+n that Road Improvement District No. 5 (Tamo Road) tax for the yea: 1915 will be due and payable from January 1st to April 10ta, 1916, and unless paid within said time, penalty of twenty five (25) per cent. wilt attach.
 Under the law the c1',ecror has no authority to remit any renalty..
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collect r. Pine Bluff, Ark., Dec. :. 1915. 12-1-1m
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IN WOOLWOETH'S or Kress's; Ladies Black Leather Purse containing Gold Fountain Pen with initials w. S." engraved. Finder will please return to Cash fer at Froug store. l2-24-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

FOR SALE-MODERN HOME, SEv- en rooms, hall and bath, on paved street, near Lakeside church; lot 70x140 feet; beautiful shade; on
 easy terms. If you want an ideal home, see or phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,, phones No. 2 and 112. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
FARM FOR SALE-FORTY ACRE

FARM FOR SALE-FORTY ACRE farm all under good wire fence, 20 acres in cultivation; good barn and dwelling; situated near dollar way road, six miles from Pine Bluff. This would make a fine dairy or truck farm. If you want a bargain see or phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,, phones NOS. and 112.
 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-TWO ROOMS FUR nished or unfurnished for light housekeeping; close in; modern
 conveniences. Phone 2029, 316 West Pullen street 11-19-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

Twenty years experience, "nuff sed". American-Exc Laundry Co.,, phone 14s. '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

ROY WANTED-ONE WILLING TO
 work. Apply Star Towel Company at Troy Laundry. 12-2I-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

WANIED-TO HEAR FROM OWNER or good farm for sale. send cash price and description. D. F. Bush. Minneapolis. Minn.
 11-2S-12-l2-26 1923 2-6-27
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

WANTED-HEADIN BOLTS, RED
 oak, white oak, and gum. w. R. Nimmons co. 12-9-1in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

WANTED-EXPE DINING room girl. Call at Graphic office.
 12-19-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

LOST SPRAYED OR STOLEN-ONE Jersey heifer calf, one year old, marked in left ear, short tail, dark In color, horns about inches long, will answer to the name of Trouble. A liberal reward will be paid for the return to Hurley Culpepper, S20 w. 18th avenue.
 12-23-6e
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Y Q R SALE.

FOR SALE-ONE JERSEY HEIFER, fresh ill fe" months lhone 1346.
 12-21 ct
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
w A N T F. D

SALESMI1N REPRE- sent this company at Pine Bluff
 and vicinity. Opportunity of life tine for man who qualities. Gen. eral Sales Agent, 1f21 Van Ncss
 Ave, san Francisco. Cal 1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

WANTED - YOUNG LADY STE nographer to fill temporary posi- tion at straight stenographic work only, must be accurate, neat, and
 take dictation rapidly. Address by letter. Manage, BOX 577, Pine Bluff, Ark. 12-1S6
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

LOST <- ONE KNIGHT-TEMPLAR watch charm, between Simmons National bank and 1906 State street Reward if returned to Fred Le- Laurin, at Simmons National Bank.
 12-23-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

WANTED MEN AND WOMEN OF all nationality to learn the barbers
 trade, or ladies beauty culture, and
 hair work. We have separate ap- partments for ladies school; wages paid while learning; you can work out part of your tuition. Write for particulars, 220 Main street, Joplin, Mo. Palmer system, 115 West 9th, Little Rock, Ark. 11-2S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

to borrow money, buy or sell property, see or phone Hollis Real
 Estate Co.,, 123h West 2nd Ave. Phones Nos. 2 and 112. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

LOST-PAIR LARGE TORTOISE shell eye glasses at 2ostoffiee sr between postoffice and Ho.el Pines. Return to M. c. Cross at Hotel
 Pines or Graphic office. 12-23-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
F O R RENT

FOR RENT-ONE ROOM FURNISH ed; large, we'll ventilated; 713
 Main street, telephone 214S. 12-19-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
FOR RENT-rWo OR THREE FUR.

FOR RENT-TWO OR THREE FUR nished rooms fer light housekeep- ing; every convenience; S23 Pine
 street; phones 1493 or 1926. 12,9-6t FOR .RENT-LARGE BARN WITH four stalls; lot fer stock to run in;
 also large store room; 713 Main street. telephone 214S. 11-19-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26
CLASSIFIED WA NTS Bring Results Fry One

enable. Apply 515 West second, or phone 661. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

FOR 'SALE-SEVEN YEAR OLD
 dark bay horse, city broke. Apply
 Chas. Haycock. 12-19-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

FOR SALE-FOR lsA),E-sCOTCH
 Collie pup. Seven men'hs old. w..
 L. Jones, t.-iephone 1:S5. 12-21-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-ONE FOUR ROOM ANB
 one five room cottage: good condi- tion; modern; close in: rent rsaa-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

Pine Bluff. Ark, Dec. 1,1915. 12-1-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-26

Pine Bluff, Ark., Dec. :. 1915. 12-1-1m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
ROCKVILLE. MARYLAND. FRIDAY MORNING, 81
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
William F. Matteson. Complainant.
VS..
Christine o. Matteson. Defendant.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court of Equity. No. 3l75 Equity.

AS OouIt vi Equity mo. olfo Equity
THE OBJECT of this suit is to procure
a decree vinculo matrimOnii by the COM
plainant. William F. Matteson. from the
defendant, Christine o. Matteson.
The Bill states that the complainant,
William F. Matteson is and has been for
more than two years last past resident
of Montgomery county, Maryland, and that
the defendant, Christine o. MattesOn, is at
present residing in the State of Virginia
and is nonresident of the State of Mary
land.
That on the 23rd day of April, A. d.
1912, complainant was married to his wife.
Christine o. Matteson. at the Foundry M.
E. Church, in Washington. d, c., by the
Rev. DR.. Wedderspoon, and that thereafter
plaintiff and defendant lived together as
man and wife until the 9th day of June,
A. d. 1912.
That, though the conduct of the COM
plainant towards his wife. the said Chris
tine o. Matteson. has always been kind, af-
fectionate and above reproach. the said
Christine o. Matteson, on the said 9th
day of June, A. d. 1912, at the City of
Washington. in the District of Columbia,
and without any just cause or reason,
abandoned and deserted him. and that
such abandonment has continued uninter-
ruptedly for at least three years, and Is
deliberate and final and the separation of
the parties beyond any reasonable expec-
tatiOn of reconciliation.
That the plaintiff and defendant have
had no children born to them from said
marriage.
The Bill prays for a decree a vinculo
matrimonii and for general relief
1t is thereupon this 9th day of August
1915, ordered by the Circuit Court of Mont
gomery county. in Equity, that the plain
tiff, by causing copy of this order to be
inserted in some newspaper published in
said Montgomery county. once in each of
four successive weeks before the 18th day
of September. 1915, give notice to the said
Christine o. Matteson. who is nOn-resi-
dent of this State, of the object and sub
stance of this bill. warning her to appear
in this Court in person. or by solicitor, on
or before the 26th day Of September, 1915,
to show cause. if any she has, why de-
cree ought not to be passed as prayed.
PRESTON b. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True cOpy-Test;
PRESTON B. RAY,
aug l3-td Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county, Md, letters
Of administration C. I. a. on the personal
estate Of
MORTIMER W. DORSEY,
late Of said county. deceased All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof. 10 the subscriber, on
or before the 18th day Of February. 1916 /;
otherwise they may, by law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 18th day Of August. 1915.
LILLE DIGGS,
aug 27-4t Administrators C. 7. A.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
Notice to Taxpayers.

NOTICE is hereby given by the under
signed, Treasurer Of Montgomery county
and Collector Of State and county taxes for
the said county, as required by Section G
Of Chapter 1871 of the Acts of the General
Assembly of Maryland Of 1906. to all per-
sons to whom State and county taxes are
assessed in said county. that the annual
levy has been made and placed in the
hands Of the undersigned for collection.
All such taxes bear interest from Sep
TENDER list, 1915, at the rate Of per CEN
tum per annum.
All taxpayers are hereby warned that
unless such taxes as are assessed against
them be paid on or before the first day of
January, 1915, their names will be pub
lished, in accordance with said Act of
Assembly, in the list Of delinquent tax
payers, and that if said taxes, with inter-
est and proportional part Of cost of adver-
Using, remain unpaid until the second
Monday in April, 1916. the property as
sessed to such delinquent x-payers, or so
much thereof as may be deemed neces-
sary, will, on said last mentioned date, be
exposed for sale to pay such taxes. interest
and expenses.
BERRY f. CLARK,
Treasurer Of Montgomery county.
july 30-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
NOTICE.


Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville, Md. Jan. 81, 1914.
In conformity with provisions of the Acts
of the General Assembly of Maryland,
Chapter III of Article l6, notice is hereby
given that taxes on dogs in Montgomery
county are now due and must be paid on
or before April 1. 1914.
This Act requires that the owners Of all
male dogs born before January LIST in each
year shall pay an annual tax Of 81,
and owners Of each female dog shall pay
an annual tax Of 81. otherwise the con-
stables are authorized to kill all dogs on
which said taxes are not paid. and any
person in any way hindering any consta-
BILE in the performance Of his duty shall
be fined an amount not TO exceed 800
nor less than $40 and costs upon cOnvic-
ton and shall stand committed to the
county jail until the fine and costs are
paid
By order of the Board:
RICHARD T. WHITE. JR, President.
BERRY F.. CLARK. Clerk.
ian soft
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county, Md, letters
Of administration on the personal estate Of
FREDERICK A. ALLNUTT,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned TO exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers on
or before the 10th day Of February, 1916 /:
otherwise they may. by law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All per-
SONS indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
our hands this 10th day Of August, 1915
CHARLES E. ALLNUTT.
THOMAS ID. DARBY.
aug l3-4t Administrators.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Six months, so cents

The Twice-A-Week American is pub
lished in two issues, Tuesday and Friday
mornings. with the news of the week in
compact shape. 1t also contains interest
ing special correspondence. entertaining rO-
mances, good poetry. local matters of gen.
eral interest and fresh miscellany suitable
for the home circle A carefully edited
Agricultural Department and full and ro-
liable Financial and Market Reports are
special features.
Entered at the POstOffice at Baltimore,
Nd, as second-class matter, April IL. 1904.
oct 23-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
ROCKVILLE ACADEMY.

Before selecting next sessions school for
your son or daughter, investigate,
THE ROCKVILLE ACADEMY.
Thorough individual instruction. Terms
moderate.
LEWIS X. WATSON,
june 4-3m Principal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10

TWO HOUSES. one Of sir rooms and on,
OF seven rooms; also STORE AND
DWELLING In the business part Of the
town. Store contains two large rooms, with
Ave rooms over II.
FOR particulars apply to
JOSEPH READING,
ser i6-lm Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10


ORDERED this End day Of September. A.
d. 1915, by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county, as Court Of Equity, that the sale
made by Thomas Bradley and Robert b.
Peter. Trustees, to Sidney Percy Thompson
and reported in the above entitled cause,
be ratified and confirmed. unless cause TO
the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 2Sth day Of September. 1915: Provided
copy Of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in said Montgomery
county, once in each Of three successive
weeks before the said 2Sth day Of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1915.
The Report states the amount Of the sale
10 be $500.00.
PRESTON b. RAY. Clerk
Circuit. Court for Montgomery county
True cOpy-Test
PRESTON b. RAY,
sep Std Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county, Md, letters
OF administration on the personal estate Of
JOSEPHINE C. HARDING.
late OF Montgomery county. deceased. All
persons having claims against said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof. 20 the subscribers, on
or before the 9th day Of January. 1916 /:
otherwise they may. by law, be excluded
from all benefit OF said estate. All per-
sons indebted TO said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
our hands this 9th day Of July, 1915.
WALTER J. HARDING,
ERNEST ELMO HARDING,
July 30-4t Administrators.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
ordor N1s1.

In the matter Of a deed of trust from Harry
v. Bouic and Eva X. Bouic, his wife. to
Thomas Bradley and Robert B. Peter,
Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
MONEY TO LOAN

LNROM $500 10 5000 on improved real
Il estate 10 Montgomery county.
BoUIC q BOUIO,
an 16-u Rockville Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

INViTk the attenti, n OF Teachers, Schol
\ Ns, and the genere public, to a full line
OF fresh goods. ''"0
rrAbLGTS, for Pen and Pencil, In variety;
Vopy' Uemposition aud Exercise Books
eau STATE and Oolored Crayon Pencils
Inks, In all sizes and colors;
Wards, Writings, Cranes and pu,d,s
Legal FoolScap and Bill Paper;
Blank Books In variety,
AT WILSON'S DRUG STORE.
Opposite the Court House
"P ~" kockvn.e. Nd,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY TO LEND.
lu have the following
sums, $1,000. $4,000. $4,000. $3.50.
$1,000. 10 lend for individuals on first
mortgage. farm property In Montgomery
county. Interest per cent semi-annunl.
Usual commission.
ROBERT G. HILTON, President
Farmers Banking and Trust Co..
apr 25-im Rockville. d
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court of Equity. No. $40 Equity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10

L'OR SALE TO PAY DEBTS.
II r. r.
Durdette farm Of 30 acres, situate mile
north Of Clnrksburg New 7-room house.
Price $500.
ALBERT N. BoUIC, Trustee.
may TIT Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-09-10
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MISS DAVIS PUTS
ISLANDS ON SHOW
Newspaper Men Inspect Black
wells, Harris and Riker's
on 12sHOur Trip.

Conditions on Blackwell's Island,
which the State Prison Commission was
investigating when it stopped mysteri-
ously on Thursday, were revealed yes
terday by Katharine b. Davis, Commis-
sioner of Correction, to party OF
newspaper men in a twelve-hour in
spection tour of Blackwell's, Harris and
Riker's islands.
Miss Davis pointed out that the in
crease in population Of the instltu-
tions was 81 per cent since 1910, whlle
that of the appropriation was only -
per cent, and additions to the staii we're
only per cent.
At Biackwell's Island the visitors saw
the Cooler" which occupied a proml-
nent place in the commissioners DIS
cussion, and found that the warden mad
already begun 70 act upon the recon-
mendations made 10 him.
The party found at Riker' S and Harts
islands that the open dormitory system
there was a vast Improvement upon me
small cells-50j Of which house l'olo
at Blackwell's Island.
Miss Davis outlined the programme
she is trying to carry out, when m
cludes the building OF new detention
house for women, drug hospital on
Riker's Island and a tuberculosis nos
pital on Harris Island.