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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
yes wandered with a pitiful expression

eyes wandered with a pitiful expression
over the empty. dark room. None came
to welcome him. No one to love or care
for him. She had gone on before. Per-
haps she was waiting for him up there
now He didn't know. The blood chilling
faces srinned and the cruel claws eripped.
He drew one of the heavy old chairs up
before the dying embers and cast down,
bowling his head far over into the crate.
Closer he huddled. What was this dread
full chill that seemed to be taking possess
sion of his bodyS His great sorrow preyed
upon him.
"0h, God |" he murmured; II can stand
it no longer"
Something gentle and soft stroked his
hair his hair that was white as snow.
Two arms encircled him lovingly.
He looked up at first unbelievinely. and
then a wonderful smile lit up his face.
Nelly he exclaimed, joyously. AT
last you have come for me. knew you
would thank Thee o."
His voice trailed away in the distance.
The fire died out and the faces no LONGER
grnned but seemed to smile in the dark
ness Far of, lust as the dawn was break
ing. the chimes rang out their message.
Was 1t fancy or did soul far out in space
echo:
GLORY to God in the highest and on
earth peace, good will toward men,"
Perry was at rest
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
Santa Claus Workshop.

From The Portland Eastern Argus.
One Of the most worthy of New York's
small eleemosynary institutions is work
shop to employ old men who would be
otherwise unable to earn their living. Any
applicant is Immediately taken in and put
at such easy work as he is capable of do
ing. 1t is necessarily only light manufac-
turing that can be carried on in such a
place, and in this instance il seems pecu-
liarly fitting that children's Christmas toys
should be the product Of the benevolent
establishment II is a charming sight to
look into the factory. which is veritable
hive Of industry. and see the busy old fell
lows deity performing their part Of the
work which. when completed. results in
rocking horses. jumping-jacks. sleds and
other Christmas gifts.
The employees Of this wonderful shop are
gathered from all walks OF life and all
nationalities. Here is an octogenarian
ex-civil engineer, now engaged in draft
ing pattern for a new thing in toys.
There is once famous actor hammering
at some rough joiner work and stopping
now and then to spout line Of Shake
speare to curious visitors. An artist, whose
eyes and hand have lost their precision for
producing beautiful canvases. can still
paint playthines with clever touch.
All the wrinkled and eray-haired arti-
sans seem contented and happy. as well
they may--contented in that they are not
a charge upon the public for their food.
and happy in the thought that their efforts
will carry happiness to many children.
mingled perhaps with memories of their
own happy childhood
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
Farmers Big Year.

All records for value Of the country
important farm crops were exceeded THU
year despite the smaller size Of the crops
Their value was placed at $7.641. 500 .00C
on December 18th by the Department oil
Agriculture in its final estimates of the
year. This is $1,750.000.00 more than
the same crops were worth last year.
Higher prices. due partly to reduced pro-
duction and partly to the demands for
American food from the warning nations
of Europe, were responsible for the vast
increase in value.
Four crops each were worth more than
$l,000,000.000. Corn, with total value
of $2,295. 782. 900, showed the greatest
increase, being worth $573.103.0OO more
than last years output.
Cotton, the second most valuable, with a
total of $i.079. sos. 900. increased $475.-
$4,000 over last year,
Wheat, the third. was worth $l.025,-
765,000, or $83.482.000 over the year
before, when the production was almost
fOO,OOO.OOO DuhNclS IlOEe,
Hay was fourth, with value of ST.
OOS'S94, 900. an increase Of SOS. $50 900.
Compared with last years value. other
crops showed the following increases:
Oats. 500, $4,000; potatoes. $95.07l,-
900; tobacco. $72.727,O0O; barley. &4i.-
$4,000; rye. $i2,774,000: buckwheat
1881. 900; Aaxseed. $13.950.00O; rice.
$i0,974,000; sweet potatoes. $l3 ,l6i, 900 !;
sugar beets. 81. 243. 1000; beans. ST.. 992.-
600; kafllrs. ST. 900; onions. $1.801,-
600 apples. $27. 100000: oranges. So
$4,000, and wild hay. Sll. O53,00O.
Final estimates of production showed
decrease of 6O.0OO000 bushels in corn
from the November estimate and 80 .000.-
600 bushel increase in wheat.
A revision of the 1915 estimates Of crop
production was announced by the Depart
ment, showing the corn crop to have been
$2,994, $4,000 bushels last year. a reduc-
ton Of 59,742 bushels from previous esti-
mates, and wheat for 1915 was placed at
1925, 100000 bushels, an increase Of 49,
296, 900 bushels over estimates made last
December
Productions of minor crops as announced
and compared with last years figures are
as follows
Beans, $4,000 bushels against TO-
1921, 900 bushels kaffirs, SO. 34O. 900 bush
els against l4.460.000 bushels onions
az States). 6.417183 bushels against T.
663,7l2 bushels cabbage g States).
246.988 tons against 87O,8 tons hops.
50,537,000 pounds against 52.986.OO0
pounds; cranberries. 4l5.00O barrels
against $4,000 barrels peaches. &c.
$4,000 bushels against 64,097 900
bushels pears. 10. 377 900 bushels against
ll,2l6,000 bushels oranges. 23,835. 900
boxes against 21.2O0.000 boxes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22

Cramwell NJ. King and wife to Robert s.
Darby. 55 acres near Woodfeld $40.
Helen C. Condict TO Edith G. Thompson,
lot 7, block 10. Blairs subdivision Of part
OF Falkland Manor $40.
Benjamin II. WEIGH TO Wilton A. Lock
wood. lot 28. block 10. Gilberts Subdivis-
ion. Takoma Park $40.
Charles J. Walker to Robert P. Kitten
house. 100 lots in Spring Lake Park $40.
William II. Purdum to Abraham l.. Bur
dette. 22 Ia acres near Damascus $3.50
Chevy Chase to Great Falls Land Cor
poration to W. Lawrence Hazard and wife.
lot 28. block 9. English Village. Bradley
Hills so.
Chevy Chase to Great Falls Land Cor
poration to Emma Bishop Barker. lot y,
block 5. English Village, Bradley Hills :
$40.
Vim. II. Walker and wife to Beatrice G.
Amiss. part Of lot 4. block 4. Kenilworth /:
$40.
Frank II. Robin to II. II. Goblin and
wife. lots I. 2 and 3. block I. Hill Crest $40.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
Cattle Sale To Be Annual Event

From the Frederick Post of Saturday.
The success of the first annual sale. by
the State Holstein-Friesian Breeders Club,
at the Fair Grounds. Thursday was topic
Of conversation among dairymen and own
ers Of Holstein cattle in this city and
county yesterday. President John b. Dia-
mond. Jr, who left for his home in Gath
ersburg, yesterday. stated before leaving
that the sale far surpassed expectations.
and that another sale will be held next
year.
Local Holstein owners spoke along the
same line. One of them stated that in his
opinion it began new era for dairymen and
cattle breeders Of this State and especially
in Frederick county. The success Of the
Holstein sale" he continued, should in
spire owners Of Jersey and Guernsey cattle
to organize and proceed along the same
line. If this was done any assistance the
Holstein organization. we Holstein owners,
individually. could give them. would be
cheerfully rendered. As Mr. Baker very
well said at the banquet. the best grades
OF dairy cattle are Holsteins. Jerseys and
Guernseys, and the farmers of the county
would do well to develop these breeds
AT the sale calves brought from $50 to
$3.50 piece and cows and bulls from 500
to $500 each. 1t is very evident that the
same prices could be obtained for either
jersey or Guernsey stock. This being
fact, il would certainly pay farmers of
Frederick county to raise high-price cattle
rather than the GRADE that commonly COM
mand prices Of ten or fifteen dollars for
calves and thirty-hve to forty dollars for
cows. 1t takes the same time and feed
to produce common stock as it does to raise
the high priced. II seems to me that il is
high time that farmers were getting their
eyes open to their own advantage in this
county.
IL am sorry" continued the speaker,
that more Of the cattle was not pur-
chased by Frederick county farmers. A
very large percentage Of all that was sold
went to buyers from out of the county, men
who appreciate the value and worth Of
Holsteins. However. IL was a great sale
and 1t will boost the development Of high
grade cattle particularly here at home
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
In MemOrlam.

Departed this life on October LIST, 1916,
Helen May johnson. only child OF Frank
and Mary Johnson. aged 9 weeks and 8
days.
Helen, thou has gone before us,
God would not permit thee stay:
When the plague Of death creeps o or US,
Meet us, Helen. on the way.
God Of love sent US a token
From the spirit world above.
Saying that our hearts all crushed and
broken
viii be healed by Heavenly love.
Beneath the silent shade Of ST. Mays,
In little casket bed,
They have placed our little darling
With the calm and peaceful dead.
MANA AND PAPA.
In sad but loving remembrance Of my
dear grandmother. Margaret A. Thompson.
who departed this life one year ago to-day,
December 20. 1915.
Gone but not forgotten.
There are thoughts that never perish.
Bright. unfading. through long years
So thy memory we cherish.
Shfined In hope. embalmed in tears.
By her granddaughter.
MATTE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22

Asked 10 comment on the State Wood
Waste Exchange being established by the
Board of Forestry the State Forester an
nounced the following plan:
According to Mr.. Beslty. one of the
States Assistant Foresters was detailed
about year ago to make close and
thorough study of conditions affecting all
wood using industries in the State, and
the investigation had not proceeded far
before it was very evident that the plan,
if carried through. would have large field
in which to work and task OF consider
able usefulness to perform. 1t looked as il
the investigation were particularly timely,
as the lumber business about that time
was at the low ebb caused by the war,
with consequent shutting off of exports
and much curtailment of local trade.
Greater efficiency was being talked about
for many industries. and it seemed to the
Board of Forestry that here was a chance
to give real assistance to the lumber and
wood trades in obtaining il.
For waste in wood was disclosed in prac-
tically all of the thirty and more industries
and more than three hundred separate
plants investigated and reported upon.
Some of it was necessary, and much Of il
was not, and the Forester made il the
business of his investigation to decide be-
tween them. and provide some means for
better utilization.
Waste in one plant may be raw material
in the next. With full data on hand. show
ing the requirements. uses and wastes Of
each, it is intended to bring the manufacture
ers together in mutually beneficial way.
The investigation has disclosed that ulti-
mately unused raw material handled an-
nually in these plants amounts to from 10
to 80 per cent Of the entire consumption
of wood in a rough state. Much of this
waste is more or less necessary and some
what of a constant factor, but there is
much more which may be substantially
reduced through more efficient utilization
Of raw material. II is with this item Of
waste, winch is now occurring anu WHICH
probably always will occur to a certain ex-
tent. that the Board Of Forestry's investi
cation has 50 far principally concerned
itself. Waste in the furniture plant may
well represent mercantile material in the
brush factory. and it is with such posi-
bilities as these that the investigators plan
to bring about general economy of now
wasted material in majority Of the Mary
| land plants
The investigation was concluded by
study Of Eastern Shore industries this sum
mer, where full data was secured, bringing
the work to a close so far as investigation
goes. Information already secured will be
rapidly whipped into shape and regular
bulletins of Opportunities to Buy and
Sell Wood Waste" sent to the trade. The
undertaking is a very timely one. and
shows another field Of general service for
the Board of Forestry.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
HOLIDAY GOODS.

We wish to remind the buying public Of
our line Of Holiday Goods as we'll as the
regular line Of winter stock.
You will find here a good variety Of Gift
goods OF most any kind Our stock was
purchased early and is now on display
for your inspection. We mention such
things as
Fancy neckware for ladies and GENTLE
men.
Handkerchefs Of every description at all
prices
Silk hosiery and fancy slippers.
Gloves and gauntlets for everybody.
Fancy china. glassware and cut glass.
Table linens and table sets.
Toilet articles and sets, shaving sets and
manicure sets.
Fancy articles In fancy boxes.
Our general line Of shoes, underwear
clothing, bedding. floor covering, dry goods
and notions Is complete. and we are here
to serve you TO the best Of our ability.
In the grocery line you will find a good
variety Of fruits. nuts and candies
Ask for and get cash coupons. and 1T
out your kitchen with aluminium ware free
Of cost.
We wish our friends and customers a
very delightful holiday season and pros
porous new year.
W. HICKS,
Rockville. Nd,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22

The Y. P. B. of 0akdale met on Wednes.
day, December IS, at the home of Miss
isabelLea. Owing to unfavorable weather,
there were only twelve members and two
visitors present. The President, Mr.. Reu
ben Hines, conducted the usual business
meeting. Reports of various officers were
given. As there was no program, Mr..
Frank Lea, father of the hostess, enter
tanned the society with an informal talk
on his missionary work in Africa. Re-
freshments were served, after which the
meeting adjourned to meet with Miss
Georeina Nicholson on January 10, at 7:45
Pm.
olney Grange has elected officers as fol-
lows; Master. Josiah W. Jones overseer,
Samuel P. Thomas lecturer. Mrs. Fred j.
Van Hoosen; steward. William j. Thomas :;
assistant steward. Herbert Adams lady
assistant steward. Miss Mary Adams
chaplain, Rev. Henry H. Marsden treas
urer. Miss Elizabeth Stabler; secretary,
Miss May Thomas gatekeeper, Edward
Snowden ceres, Mrs. Josiah W. Jones :;
pomona, Mrs, Frank NJ. Hallowell iora
Mrs. Samuel P. Thomas executive COM
mlttee, Miss Elizabeth Stabler, Calvin
Bready and Clarence L. Gilpin. The new
officers will be installed on January 9th.
Alexander C. Scheirer, aged rs years,
died suddenly of heart disease at his resi-
dence here on December 18th He was
stricken while conversine with his wife,
and expired just as physician reached
the house. He is survived by his widow and
the following children Robert P. and Ray
mond Scheirer and Mrs. VIM. Sareeant
Mr.. Scheirer was a native of Pennsylva-
MIA. but had lived in Maryland about As
years. He served throughout the Civil
War as a member of Pennsylvania reei-
ment. During the administration of Gov.
Lowndes he was justice of the peace for
Rockville. For the past 16 years he had
been employed in the Washington city
postoffice. The funeral services took place
Saturday morning from the family resi-
dence. Rev. F. M. Richardson. of Bright
wood, d. c., formerly pastor of the Meth
odist Church here. assisted by Rev. John
II. Schooley, present pastor of the church,
conducted the services. Burial was in
Arlington cemetery.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
County Club News.

The regular meeting of the Forest GleI
Reading Club was held on December I'll
with Mrs. William Henderson as hostess
Mrs. Hanson was guest The following
articles were read: The Growth of the
Great West, by Mrs. Henderson; A Peace
Flag for all Nations, by Mrs. Miller; The
Conscience Fund. by Mrs. Rider The Fu-
ture Woman, by Miss Fenwick; Tsianina
the Cherokee Indian Princess and HeI
Songs. by Mrs. Chesley. The next meeting
will be held the last Thursday in the month
with Mrs. John B. Mcqueen.
The WOman's Club of Rockville met De-
cember 18th at the home Of Mrs. G. P.
Henderson. Members responded to roll
call with the names of Revolutionary Cen
erals. Mrs. Josiah Jones read selection
about the Revolution. Mrs Holland read
an interesting paper on Makers of Ameri-
can Humor. After the discussion of Cur
rent Events the club adjourned.
The Home Interest Club of Forest Glen
met on December 18th at the home of Mrs.
Dearborn in Linden. The club decided to
undertake the planting of a quarter of a
mile OF trees, in accordance with the Road
side Tree bill. on both sides of the county
road. The club also voted to raise Christ
mas fund. five dollars of which is to 90 to
Miss Maeruder, for needy children, and the
ramaindaF n ha naaA h., h.. O. al @.
committee. Miss Magruder was present
and gave an interesting account of her
work as Truant Officer. The next meeting
of the club will be Christmas party on
December 9th at the home of Mrs Thomp-
son in Silver Spring.
The L. C. l. S. of Silver Spring met re-
Gently at the home of Miss Alice Harwood
with the president. Mrs. Newman, in the
chair. Reports of the officers and standing
committees were read and lines of work
discussed. A committee was appointed
to confer with a committee from the Fire
mems Association in regard to the advis-
ability of acquiring building lot with the
view to the erection of house for both
associations.
The committee appointed to work for the
erection of signs at danger points on the
roads in Silver Spring reported the signs
in place. This is a source of great graft
fication to the members. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs. VIM.
Jouvenal on January 4th.
Mrs. d. S. Stephens entertained the
Woman's Club at Stonelelgh Court on De-
cember 18th. After short business ses-
sion, Mrs. z. S. Falk, Secretary of the Con-
sumers' League. gave a most interesting
talk on the leagues origin, work and plans
for the future. with some of her experiences
as secretary. Mrs. Anna Brett Saumy
sang two very pleasing selections. After
noon tea was served and the club adjourned
till after the holidays.
Mrs. Conrad Syme, Mrs. Chew and Mrs.
John A. Fleming were guests of the club.
The Newcomb Club met recently at Sun
nyside," the home of Mrs. Walter E. Perry.
In the absence of the president. Mrs W. Z.
Emery presided. A paper, THE Romance
of San Francisco" by Mrs. r. J. Service,
was read by Mrs. 0rvile N Fansler. Mrs.
Percy F. Allen read an interesting paper
on THE Seal of the United States" The
club adjourned after short social time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
Religious Notices.

On Christmas Day there will be sunrise
service at the Poolesvile Baptist Church at
$50 A. M.
Until further notice the services at
Ascension Church. Gaithersburg, will be as
follows Every Sunday afternoon Except
the second Sunday at O'Clock. On the
second Sunday at 8 O'Clock, A. M. at which
service there will be a celebration of the
Holy Communion. Willard +. Minnick,
Rector.
Service at the GAINESVILLE Baptist Church
Sunday. December Gath. at II A. NJ. with
sermon by the pastor. Rev. E. c. Burke.
Service at the Seneca Baptist chapel Sun
day, December oath. at P. M. with ser
mon by the pastor Service at Poolesville
Baptist Church Sunday, December gath.
at 7:30 P. NJ. with sermon by the pastor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
PROFIT BY THIS
Don't Waste Another Day.

When you are worried by backache;
BY lameness and kidney disor-
ders--
Don't experiment with an untrled
medicine
Do a. thousands OF people are do
Ing.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this Galthersburg residents
experience
Mrs. J. J. Bottlemay 0aithersburg,
Md. says: "Off and on for the past
year or 80. had been troubled by
kidney complaint had pains through
my back and there were other signs
OF disordered kidneys. | used Doan's
Kidney pills and they helped me
greatly. I st;ll take them whenever
need them and they always help me-"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for 4 kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Bottlemay had. Foster.Mllburn
Co. Props. Buffalo. N. Y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
Christmas At Our County Home.

A committee Of ladies are preparing =
Christmas tree for those who live at our
County Home. As they are from all parts Of
the county. there are. doubtless. those who
would like to carry Christmas cheer to
these little ones" by contributing such
needed articles as white aprons for the
women to wear on Sunday. kerchiefs for
the neck, neckties. handkerchiefs. vests.
candies oranges. apples. etc.
There is lack Of the little things that
make a place look homelike-comfortab BILE
chairs. small stands. covers for stands.
A bright-red cotton table cover for the hall
would make bright spot.
Childrens alphabet and pictures would
be enjoyable. Address
MRS. o. C. BARNES.
Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
This-And PIYe Cents.

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip. en-
close five cents to Foley & Co. Chicago
Ill.,. writing your name and address clearly
You will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs, colds and Group. Foley
Kidney Pills. and Foley Csthartic Tablets
For sale by r. W. Vinson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22
Sales To Take Place.

Following is list Of sales Of personal
and real property advertised in the Sen
tinel,
John Howes. personal property. on De-
cember 28.
Farmers Banking and Trust Company.
Trustee, real estate. on January 10.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-22

Rockville Christian Church. o. c. Barnes
minister, services Sunday Bible School
10 A. M; preaching at II A. NJ. and P.
NJ. Christian Endeavor at Pm. Preach
ins every fourth Sunday at Hyattstown at
II A. M. and s p. NJ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
CHICAGO WOULD
FIX BREAD WEIGHT

Chicago, Sept, 22.---An ordinance
to halt the advance in bread prices.
announced yesterday, was proposed
today by Morris Eller, city sealer. His
plan is to require bread loaves to be
labeled one pound, or one and q half
pounds. and prohibiting the sale Of
loaves weighing three-quarters of a
pound. He says this would force
bakers to make pound loaves instead
OF twelve-ounce ones, and counts on
public sentiment to keep the price
down to six cents,
Following the lead of one large
bakery yesterday, announcing in
creased prices, other bakeries are to-
day expected to make similar an
nouncements,
The federal department Of justice
will take no notice Of the announced
increase, unless It is shown the bakers
are acting in combination, II was said
today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
SP|TBALL BOMB
IS DEATH-OEALER

Washington, Sept. 22.--With Walt.
er Johnson. Grover Cleveland Alex
ander. Babe Ruth and others of their
ilk in the first line trenches, the
United States ought to whip any ma
tion on earth IL an invention by a
United States army officer works out
and is adopted here.
The latest death-dealer has been
named tho spitball bomb. 1t is, the
shape and size Of big league base
ball. It is propelled exactly as a
baseball Is propelled. Unlike hand
grenades being used in Europe, il
will not explode by contact.
On its surface is a small hook-like
hump. This hump is supposed to
catch on an attachment worn on the
thrower's hand. AS the spitball
bomb leaves the hand this hook Is
pulled out, starting the deadly works
inside. which explode few seconds
later. An expert bombthrower could
work havoc in an enemy trench. the
bomb containing high explosives.