Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-15
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to Mr.. EDGAR NlnSOn luz 1f,OUU.
Ex-Sheriff Clifard Howard has sold his
farm, near Unity, and purchased the one
owned by his father, in the same neigh
borhood.
The McGraw farm, containing 80 acres,
situated about two miles west of this town.
was purchased by Mr.. Thomas Ricketts, at
public sale, at the Court House here, on
Tuesday, for $7.456.
Motion pictures every Tuesday and Satur-
day at 8 P. NJ. Masonic Hall. Gaithersburs.
Drama, Frontier; Keystone comedy. Sur
prise Store every Saturday nieht-six or
more prizes given away.
The meeting Of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union will be at the home of
Mrs. W. E. Ward. Rockville. on Tuesday.
September 18th, at ESQ P. M. All men,
bers and friends are cordially invited.
The United States Army Medical Corps
is responsible for the health Of 10000
troopers on the Mexican border. Read Of
the work of this branch of the service
September II, in The Washington Sunday
Star.
Miss Mary Matilda Hyatt, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hyatt, of Kensing
ton, and Mr.. Edward Prescott Able. of
Rockville, were married last Tuesday at
the home of the brides parents by Rev.
Henry Runner, of Darlington. Md.
At the Leesbure Fair. held on Septem-
Der 5th and 9Th, Annington Stock Farm.
of Dickerson, this county. was awarded
first premium for the best pure-bred heavy
draft stallion 8 years old and over. and
third premium for the best pure-bred foal
of 1916.
Mr.. Dade Griffith of Beallsville, and DR..
Charles Pyles. Of Hancock. Washington
county, Md, brothers-in-law. have pur-
chased the mercantile business of Mr.. P.
f. Waters at Germantown. 1t is cOnsid-
cred one OF the best business places in the
county. The new firm took possession last
Monday.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the barn.
silO and carriage house on the farm of
TarltOn B. Stabler. near Sandy Spring. to-
gether with large quantity of wheat. hay
and straw, farming machinery and other
things, and five horses and five calves
persisted in the flames. The loss is placed
at $4,000. hres-fourths Of which is COW
cred by insurance.
Mr.. Robert G. Hilton resigned on Tues
day as Chairman Of the State Central Com
mittee for this county. He is United States
Sub-Treasurer at Baltimore. and explained
that he resigned because of the regulation
of the Civil Service Commission prohibit
ing political activity among Federal Office
holders. Mr.. Alexander G. Carlisle. of
Gaithersburg, member Of the committee.
was named as the successor of Mr.. Hilton.
The bills in the counter divorce suits of
Maude Wilson VS.. Claiborne Wilson and
Claiborne Wilson VS.. Maude Wilson. en-
tered in the Circuit Court here, have been
dismissed the decree dismissing them was
recently filed by Judge Peter. The wife
alleged cruelty of treatment and the hus-
band alleged desertion. The Court was Of
the opinion that the evidence in both cases
did not sustain the charges contained in
the bills, and in accordance Herewith de-
cided the suits.
At the regular monthly business and
literary meeting of the Epworth League
of Grace M. E. Church South Gaithersburg,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year President, Frederick Grimm
vice-president. f. Wilson Walker; secre-
tary, Miss Ravenal Monred treasurer, Miss
Mamie Briggs; corresponding secretary.
Miss Iva Fulks. After the election of
officers very delightful literary program.
consisting Of instrumental solos by Miss
Eunice Leaman and recitations by Miss
Erbie, was enjoyed, after which refresh
ments were served
Ten prizes were distributed to the best
dancers at Fountain Grove Park, Seneca,
Md, Saturday, September 9th. as follows
and Miss W. f. Winslow. Of Washington,
d. c. First prizes in Waiting to Ike Cubitt
and Mrs. Chas. Willard. of Poolesville, Md.
First prizes in quadrille to Ellis Willard
and Miss Ruth Beall. Of Poolesville. Md.
Second prizes to John Young. of Barnes
vile. Md, and Miss Nette Miles. Of Seneca.
Md. The judges were Mr.. Charles Willard
and Mr.. Young. of Poolesville. and Mr.. Cecil
Allnutt, of Seneca.
In the divorce suit Of Mrs. Anna Holer-
man Farar. of Chevy Chase. this county.
against Joseph w. Farrar. which has been
pending in the circuit court here for sew
eral months. Judge Edward C. Peter has
passed an order directing the defendant
to show cause September 10Th why he
should not be adjudged guilty Of contempt
oil court for failing to pay temporary ali
mony allowed by the court and why he
should not be prohibited from interfering
with Mrs. Fanar's possession and enjoy
ment OF the home at Chevy Chase. Ii is
understood that Mr.. Farrar is behind with
MS alimony payments OF $25 a month.
The Burtonsville. Laurel and Sandy
oprlng Improvement Association held an
interesting meeting at Liberty Grove Grange
nail on Saturday, September 9th The fol-
lowing were elected officers for the en-
suing year: President. S. J. Athey: first
Wce-president, George W. Athey: second
Vlce-president. o. w. Roby secretary and
treasurer, c. Brashears. It was reported
mat visit from the Governor and the
otate Roads Commission was expected on
'ne END of September to look over the
situation regarding the building of the
Laurel and Sandy Spring road. An invita-.
''on was extended by the Misses Miller to
entertain the marty Mt Inncheon af Allo.