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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
Congress- Gets To Work.


Congress reconvened Monday for three
months session with a calendar over
crowded with general legislation. facing
railroad reforms and the high cost Of living
as new issues, and confronted with un-
precedented estimates aggregatine ST.
654.S19,654 to meet expenditures Of the
Government for the fiscal year 1918.
President Wilson in his message to Con-
sress on Tuesday wholly devoted his ad-
dress to domestic subjects. principally the
problem Of railway legislation. Not only
did he renew his recommendation for leg
islation to prevent nationwide strike
before there had been an opportunity for
investigation, but he defended it against
the attack Of organized labor as nothing
arbitrary or unjust and the "justifiable
safeguarding by society of the necessary
processes of its very life." The railway
legislation recommended by the President
follows:
First. immediate provision for the en-
lareement and administrative reoreaniza-
tion Of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion along the lines embodied in the bill
recently passed by the House of Represen-
tatives and now awaiting action by the
Senate. in order that the commission may
be enabled to deal with the many great
and various duties now devolving upon it
with promptness and thorouehness which
are, with its present constitution and
means OF action, practically impossible.
Second. the establishment of an eight
hour day as the legal basis alike Of work
and of wages in the employment of all
railway employees who are actually engaged
in the work of operating trains in inter-
state transportation.
Third, authorization OF the appointment
by the President Of small body Of men
to observe the actual results in experience
of the adoption Of the eieht-hour day in
railway transportation alike for the men
and for the railroads.
Fourth. explicit approval by the Congress
OF the consideration by the Interstate Com
merce Commission of an increase Of freight
rates to meet such additional expenditures
by the railroads as may have been rem
dered necessary by the adoption Of the
eight-hour day and which have not been
Offset by administrative readjustments
and economies, should the facts disclosed
justify the increase.
Fifth, an amendment Of the existing
statute which provides for the mediation.
Cancellation and arbitration of such con-
troversies as the present by addition to 1t
a provision that full public investigation
Of the merits Of every such dispute shall
be instituted and completed before strike
or lockout may lawfully be attempted.
Sixth. the Judgment in the hands Of the
executive of the power, in case Of military
necessity, to take control of such portions
and such rolling stock Of the railways of
the country as may be required for mill
tary use and to operate them for mill
tary purposes, with authority to draft into
the military service Of the United States
such train crews and administrative Off
Gals as the circumstances require for their
safe and efficient use.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
n Office to Tax PAYERS

The Treasurer or his assistant will be at
the following places to receive taxes. as
required by Section II. Chapter III, Acts
Of 1906:
Laytonsville. j. C. Higgins store, II A.
NJ. to 8 P. M Friday, November "a: Thurs
day. December 7.
Clarksburg, Levi Price & Co.'S store, IL
A. M. toS P. M. Friday, November II; Fri
day. December IS.
Poolesville. Poolesvile National Bank,
10 A. M. to IL NJ. Saturday, November II !;
Saturday, December g.
Colesville, T. R. Cissells store. Ii A. M.
to P. M. Wednesday. November %; We'd
nesday, December Is.
Jamestown. E. p Ricketts, store, II A.
N. to 3 P. M. Thursday, November % !:
Thursday, December IA.
Bethesda. A. Wilson's store. 2:3O P. M.
to P. M. Friday. November 10; Friday,
December g.
Sandy Spring. First National Bank, 10 A.
M. to IL M Saturday, November rs Satur-
day. December %.
Gaithersbure. First National Bank, II A.
M. to 3 P. M. Monday, November 10 ; Mon
day, December II.
GAINESVILLE. S. Brill's store, 1890 A. M.
to 2:3O p M; Rosenberg's store, Barnes
vile Station. 2:30 to p. M Wednesday
November is; Monday, December IS.
Potomac, Stones store, ii A. M. to 3 p,
M. Monday, November 20; Wednesday
| December 6.
Damascus. F. f. Bealls store, II A. M
! to p. M. Saturday, November 1S: Satur.
day. December is.
Silver Spring, Silver Spring National
Bank. Il A. M. to ~ M. Thursday, Novem.
Der 49, Thursday, December 81.
| The Poolesville National Bank will re,
ceve taxes every day during banking
hours from persons presenting the proper
bills.
The Silver Spring National Bank will
receive taxes every day during banking
hours from persons presenting the proper
! bills.
The kensington Bank will receive take:
during banking hours from persons pre-.
senting proper bills.
The Sandy Spring National Bank will
receive taxes every day during banking
hours from persons presenting the proper
bills.
State and county taxes bear interest Al
the rate Of per cent. per annum aftel
September 1. 1916.
These will be the last visits for the col
lection of taxes and all bills not paid al
this time will have to be paid at the office
OF the treasurer in the Court House, a,
Rockville. on or before January /. 1917, OF
the same will be advertised as delinquent
as required by law.
Persons who have not received their bill.
will please write at once for same.
BERRY E. CLARK, Treasurer,
nov 3-tf Rockville. Md.
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Notice 90 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county. Md, letters
OF administration on the personal estate of
ALEXANDER LACEY.
late Of said Montgomery county, deceased.
All persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber on or before the Sth day
OF May, 1917; otherwise they may, by
law, be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this Sth day
Of November 1916.
FRANK HIGGINS,
nov lO-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
Notice 10 Creditors,

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Montgomery county Md, letters
testamentary on the personal estate of
ELLA M. RAY,
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 subscriber on
or before the LIST day of May. 1917 /;
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 Slst day of October, 1915.
ANTHONY M. RAY,
ELMA r. SAUL,
nov Sat Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
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 1905, 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. 1916, at the rate of 6 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, 1917. 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. 1917. the property as
sessed to such delinquent Taxpayers, 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 E. CLARK,
Treasurer of Montgomery county.
july 14-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
Must Unload Cars Or Pay Penalty

Five dollars day demuuage charges on
each car win have to be paid by those who
do not unload cars promptly. according 10
orders issued by the Interstate Commerce
Commission in an effort to relieve the car
shortage situation. Under the new regu-
lations the present rate Of 81 a day is
changed to provide for two free days and
thereafter 81 for the third day. So for the
fourth day. So for the fifth day. and SIS for
the sixth and each subsequent day. This
scale will be in effect until May 1. The
rule that charges shall be suspended on
days when the weather prevents unload
ing. and the so-called average agree
ment" by which credit is allowed ship
pers who unload in less than the two free
days, are retained.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
Virginia Lee Moore. Complainant.
VS..
James Robert Moore. Defendant.

OoAuCo ANObCiN n1OOtCt bClCuudul.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court Of Equity. No. 1925 Equity.
THE OBJECT of this suit is to procure
divorce a vinculo matrimonii by Virginia
Lee Moore from James Robert Moore.
The Bill states as follows:
First That the parties are citizens of
the United States that the complainant,
Virginia Lee Moore, now resides in Mont
gomery county. State of Maryland. and
has so resided for at least eight years
next preceding the fling of the petition /;
that the place of residence Of the defend
ant. James Robert Moore. and his where
abouts are unknown to the complainant.
Second. That the complainant and de-
PENDANT were married on the End day of
April. 1902. at Warenton. in the State of
Virginia. by the Reverend Walter Robin
son. pastor Of the Presbyterian Church at
Warrenton, in said State of Virginia.
Third. That within a few weeks after
the complainant and the defendant were
married the defendant abandoned and de-
serted the complainant without just cause !;
that said abandonment has continued I'M
interruptedly for at least three years, is
deliberate and final. and the separation OF
the parties is beyond any reasonable ex-
pectation of reconciliation.
Fourth. That one child. Herman William
Moore, has been born to said parties.
The bill prays that the parties may be
divorced vinculo matrimonii; that the
complainant may have her maiden name
of Virginia Lee Fletchall restored to her !;
that she may be given the custody of her
minor child; and for general relief
1t is thereupon this 10th day Of November.
1915, ordered by the Circuit Court for Mont
gOmery county. in Equity, that the COM
plainant. by causing copy Of this order
to be inserted in some newspaper, pub
lished in said Montgomery county, once
in each Of four successive weeks be-
fore the 18th day OF December, 1915, give
notice to the said absent defendant, James
Robert Moore. Of the object and substance
of this bill. warning him to appear in this
Court in person, or by solicitor. on or be-
fore the 3rd day Of January. 1917. next. to
show cause. il any he has. why decree
ought not to be passed as prayed.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test;
PRESTON B. RAY.
Clerk.
j. DAWSON WILLIAMS,
Solicitor for complainant.
nov 17-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08

The object Of this Bill is to procure a
divorce vinculo matrimOnii by the plain
tiff, Ella K. Merchant. from the defendant,
Harry Z. Merchant, and the custody of
their infant child, Dorothy X. Merchant.
The bill states that the parties were
married in Frederick. Nd. by Rev. John
Paul Tyler on July 18th, 1909; that the
plaintiff is resident of Montgomery cOun-
ty, Md, and has been such for more than
four years past that the defendant, Harry
Z. Merchant, is nonresident Of the State
OF Maryland; that there were two children
born to said parties as the result Of said
marriage, namely. Winfred Merchant, aged
five years. and Dorothy X. Merchant, aged
four years next March; that said defen-
dant. Harry E. Merchant, committed adul-
terry with certain Annie Hurl, in the city
OF Washington. d. C.. some time in Au-
gust. 1875 that he lived with said Annie
Hurl as man and wife. in said city OF
Washington, from August, 1915. until
about the 18th day of October, 1915 that
said defendant committed adultery with
other women, at other places and times
and that the plaintiff has not lived with
or cohabited with the said defendant since
learning of said adulteries.
II IS thereupon this 18th day of N0vem-
Der. A. d. 1918, by the Circuit Court for
Montgomery county. in Equity. ordered that
the plaintiff give notice to the said defen.
dant, Harry E. Merchant. who is a non.
resident of the State of Maryland, of the
object and substance of said bill by caus.
ing copy Of this order to be inserted
in some newspaper published in Mont
gomery county, Maryland. once week fol
four successive weeks prior to the 18th day
Of December. A. D. 1915, warning him tC
be and appear in said Court, in person OF
by solicitor, on or before the End day o.
January, A. D. 1917, and show cause, il
any he has, why a decree ought not tC
pass as prayed.
PRESTON b. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
Clerk
W. OUTERBRIDGE SPATES, Solicitor.
nov 17-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
FARM WANTED.

Large farm on which a man could make
a living. Send full description, including
size. quality of soil, number of acres in
cultivation. number of acres Of pasture or
meadow, fencing, roads, exact location.
Party wants to rent with privilege of buy
ing on terms
have a number of houses in Wash
lneton and Takoma Park that could be
exchanged for small farms. Send me
descriptions of your farms if for exchange.
One party has half-acre lot in the town
OF Takoma Park. Md. unmortgaeed, price
5000. will give as part payment on a small
farm.
would be glad to send you my complete
list OF properties for sale or exchange.
j. S. FRASER,
Takoma Park, Md.
Phone-Col 4366w
sep S-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county. Md. letters
testamentary on the personal estate of
CLEVELAND Able,
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 28th day of May, 1917
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 2Sth day OF November, 1916.
MARGARET 4. p. Able,
WILLIAM Able.
dec l-4t Executors
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
READY FOR DELIVERY

Fruit trees, berry plants. California privet
and other hedging plants. roses and other
nursery stock.
Quality the very best and prices right
Before you place your order. write to
ROCK CREEK NURSERY.
Rockville, Md.
X. F. D. No. 3.
oct 20.tf
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7 INSURE
HORSES AND CATTLE

"e01'''R UO1sII IIU1II uHy Cdust'
AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS,
fire. theft, liability and damage.
FIRE, LIGHTNING AND TORNADO RISKS On
farm buildings and contents Generally
dwellings and household furniture, stores
and stocks of merchandise. stables and con
tents, factories, churches. schools, hospi.
tails, and anything insurable.
JAMES OLIVER GRAY,
Special Agent.
603 Mass. Ave, N. f.. Washington, d. C.
Day and night phone, Lincoln 94l.
june 30-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
ADJOURNED MEETING

THE Commissioners for MONTGOMERY
county will meet at their room. in Rock
vile, on
Tuesday, December 18th. 1916, at 10 A. NJ.
By order:
BERRY +. CLARK,
dec Std Clerk TO County Comm'rs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
EARM FOR RENT

DARN FOR RENT
II $50 acres. in Mont
gomery county, in high state of cultivation ::
two miles from Germantown station, pike
and also on Lincoln Highway; all neces
sary outbuildings. Share rent. Possession
April l. 1917. Address
MRS. C. E. BENSON,
oct 2O-lm~ Germantown, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
School Building Proposals

Bids will be received at the Office of the
Board of Education for Montgomery county
on or before II A. M. Tuesday, December
18th. 1915, for the construction of school
buildings at Chevy Chase and Kensington.
respectively, according to plans and speci-
fications prepared by W. R. Talbot, archi-
tect
Plans and specifications may be had
from the Office of the Board of Education.
Rockville. Maryland. or Mr.. W. r. Talbot,
1914 F street northwest, Washington, d. c.,
on or after Monday, November 9th.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
By order of the board
W. B. BURDETTE,
nov 24-td Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
THT
eAlTAERSBURG GARAGE
(FORMERLY HILL TOP)

Open for business August 18th, with a
full line of tires, tubes and accessories.
Our repair department is in charge of
competent mechanics.
Vulcanizing of tires and cases by steam
process.
Prompt and courteous service.
Buick and Oakland agency and service
station.
c. C. WATERS & SON.
aug lift
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
NJ q tt TO ID .

Office Board County Commissioners,
Sept 10. 1916.
Ordered this day that the Wheaton, -Four
Corners road be closed to public travel
until further notice. The object of closing
this road is to reconstruct same. and all
persons are hereby warned that they travel
said road at their own risk.
JOHN r. LEWIS, Pres't.
BERRY f. CLARK, Clerk.
sep 29-tf
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
Ella r. Merchant
VS..
Harry E. Merchant.

No. 1925 Equity. In the Circuit Court TO
MONTGOMERY county. sitting as a Court
of Equity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08

For the next Is days
we offer for cash,
if unsOld when order reaches us
No. L Scientific Corn
Harvester at SIS.
Only few left at
Mayfeld & Browns.
3l47 Street
WASHINGTON. &C..
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
TOR SALE.

TOR SALE.
Il 1917 model Overland touring
car. 9 cylinder, used as a demonstrator
Case touring car in excellent shape, and
Ford cars We will demonstrate.
ETCHISONS GARAGE,
sep 29-4t Gaithersburg, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville. Md, Sept. 10, 1915.
Ordered this day that the Glenmont.
Colesville road be closed to public travel
until further notice. The object Of closing
this road is to reconstruct same. and all
persons are hereby warned that they travel
said road at their own risk
JOHN r. LEWIS, Prest.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
sep 29-tf
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Notice to Creditors


scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county. Md, letters
testamentary on the personal estate of
DAVID M. ROBERTSON,
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 subscriber, on
or before the list day of May, 1917 /;
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 3lst day of October, 1916.
BESSIE v. ROBERTSON,
nov Sat Executrix.
NOTICE.
Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville, Md. June 81, 1915.
Ordered this day by the Board of County
Commissioners that the road leading from
kensington TO Plyers be closed TO public
travel until further notice. The object of
closing this road is to repair bridge on
same. and all persons are hereby warned
that they travel this road at their own risk.
JOHN r. LEWIS. President.
BERRY f. CLARK. Clerk.
june soft
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Nd. Sept. 81, 1916.
Ordered this day that the Muncaster Mill
Road. from the State Road at Norbeck TO the
improved road near Griffiths gate. be closed
to public travel until further notice. The
object of closing this road is to reconstruct
same, and all persons are hereby warned
that they travel said road at their own
risk.
JOHN K. LEWIS, Pres't
BERRY f. CLARK. Clerk.
sep 29-tf
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Public Sale
OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY,

OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Having rented my farm. will sell at
public auction on the premises, situated
on the Frederick pike. midway between
Rockville and Gaithersburg. Montgomery
county. Md. on
Thursday, the l4th day of
December. A. D. 1915.
commencing at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ,
the following described personal property
7 HEAD OF HORSES,
four of them fine draft horses;
light draft colt, year old: 2 sucking
heavy draft colts
7 HEAD OF CATTLE,
2 mich cows. registered Holstein bull
years old and 4 heifers.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
One 4-horse Studebaker wagon, with
OOAy Spttub utathCt WdkUD,
new Adriance binder. Wood binder in
good repair, Wood mower in first-class
order, scythe and cradle. horse rake,
good as new; | Farmers Favorite grain
drill, Clover Leaf manure spreader, 1
Deere corn planter, 2 Syracuse plows, 2
springtooth harrows. smoothing harrow,
lot OF single. double and tripletrees. and
numerous other articles not mentioned
HARNESS.
Two sets Of breeching. sets of lead
harness. 4 housings. choke straps. lot of
pillow harness. lot Of brides, halters. etc.
TERMS OF SALE All sums OF $40 and
under cash; on all sums over $40 a credit
Of ~ months will be given. purchasers Civ
ing their notes. with approved security,
bearing interest from day Of sale and pay
able at the Farmers Banking and Trust
Co. at Rockville. Md. No property to be re-
moved until the terms Of sale are COM
piled with.
JAMES W. GRAFT
THos. J. OWEN. Auctioneer.
dec Its
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THE CELE DRAFTED
Can't sag Gate
and steel constantly on hand.


B. o. WOODWARD, Agent,
Washington Grove, Nd.
Route No. 2.
may 26-y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08

ETOR SALE.
II Pigs, S. each.
GEARY A. FISHER,
Route 5,
nov 24-2ts Rockville, Nd.
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PW bile Sale
OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Having rented my farm. will sell at
public sale on the premises. situated near
Potomac, Montgomery county. Md, on the
River Road, leading from Potomac to SEN
eca, two and a-half miles from the former
place. on
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Election Of Directors.

W h NCSOhS
The Montgomery County National Bank, /
Rockville. Nd, Dec. 8. 1915. I
An election for Directors will be held at
the Banking House of The Montgomery
County National Bank, in Rockville, Md,
on Tuesday, January 9th, 1917, between
the hours of IL M. and P. M.
GEORGE M. HUNTER,
dec Std Cashier.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08

Having rented my farm. will sell at
public auction on the premises, situated
on the Frederick pike, midway between
Rockville and Gaithersburg. Montgomery
county. Md, on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
as Court Of Equity. No. 1925 Equity.