Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-01-21

Sonn Nnurcn, Forest Glen, this county,
A Paulist priest will preach the sermon
Monseieneur Mackin. Rev. M. j. Riordan
Rev. j. 7. Coolahan and others will be in the
sanctuary. The pastor, Rev. c. o. Rosen-
steel. will be master of ceremonies.
Judge Edward C. Peter, in the Circuit
Court here, has passed a decree granting
to Mrs. Ellen Wilson, of this county. an
absolute divorce from Lawrence Wilson
for several years resident of Chicago, on
the ground Of desertion. The decree also
gives to Mrs. Wilson the custody of the
couples minor children-Ellen and Law
renee z. Wilson. The bill sets forth that
the couple were married in 1906 and lived
together until 1911.
Dependency due, it is said. to poor health
caused Mrs. Mary L. johnson. wife of John
I. johnson. to drown herself last week
in Cabin John branch, near her home,
four miles from Rockville. After prepar-
ing dinner she disappeared and half an
hour later her husband and two children
found her body in the branch. She had
drowned in less than two feet of water.
Before her marriage Mrs. johnson was a
Miss Burriss. of this county.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank of San
dy Spring directors were chosen as follows
Alban G. Thomas. Asa M. Stabler, Francis
Thomas. Allan Farquhar. Josiah W. Jones,
Charles F. Kirk. Geo. W. Broadly. T. Lamar
jackson. Tarlton B. Stabler. Francis j.
Downey and Frederick L. Thomas. The
directors reelected Alban G. Thomas, presi-
dent: Frederick L. Thomas, cashier, and
Francis Miller. assistant cashier.
The First National Bank of Gathers
burg at its annual meeting elected the fol-
lowing board of directors: 1T. Fulks, A.
F. Meem. 2. M. Cooke. J. C. Higgins. j. B.
Diamond. J. S. Windsor, S. R. Plummer,
E. c. Etchison. C. H. Hoskinson. C. C.
Waters, Nathan Cooke, j. W. Walker, H.
M. Talbot and F. B. Severance. The board
of directors elected the following officers !:
President, J. B. Diamond; ice-president,
C. H. Hoskinson cashier, Frank B. Sever
ance; assistant cashier. j. A. Slower
Mrs. Margaret Smith, aged ~ years,
widow Of Joseph r. Smith. died last Fri
day at Parsons. W. Va. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon at Hyattstown, this
county. with burial in the Methodist Epis-
copal cemetery. She was Miss Gardner,
daughter of the late John Gardner. of this
county. She moved to Baltimore rs years
ago and then to Parsons. She is survived
by two sons, Walter C. Smith, of Balti-
more, and Charles Smith. of Parsons, and
one daughter. Miss Elizabeth r. Smith, of
Parsons.
The Court of Appeals has affirmed the
decree of the Circuit Court for this county
in the case of Sallie L. Walker vs.. The
Washington Grove Association. Judge
Peter decided the case last June in favor
of the Grove Association and the Court of
Appeals has affirmed his decision. Chief
Judge Boyd rendered the opinion. In this
case, the plaintiff sought to have 99-year
lease converted into a fee simple deed,
and both courts refused the relief sought
and dismissed the bill. the plaintiffs to
pay all costs. The other case Of Robert H
Walker and wife against the same defend
ant has not been decided.
Among the last acts of Gov. Phillips Lee
Goldsboroueh before retiring from office
was to grant pardons to four criminals
convicted in this county and sentenced to
the State penitentiary. namely, Susan B.
Thompson. convicted of murder on the
24th Of November. 1914. and sentenced to
z years Imprisonment; George S. Mills
convicted of murder on November rs, 1914,
and sentenced to years Thos. Thomas,
colored, convicted of attempted rape on
December 1. 1914. and sentenced to 8 years
and Beverly Smith, colored. convicted of
murder on December "a. 1918, and SEN
fenced to S years.
At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Bethes da Hall and Library
Association Of Bethesda, Nd, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year President, H. Latane Lewis sec
rotary. Emory H. Boeley treasurer. Evan
A. Condor. These officers. together with
John R. Cox. Jed Cuttings. A. L. Flint. C.
H. Becker and W. B. Fitzpatrick, compose
the board of directors for the ensuing year.
The Masonic Hall and Library Associa-
ton, a majority Of stock Of which is held
by Bethesda Masons. has for its object the
erection of temple as a home for Be-
thesda Masonic Lodge.
Bungling Bunks' Bunco. considered by
many the best wild animal comedy ever
produced. will be seen at the Lyric Satur-
day night. Bunks. timid individual. to
gain the favor Of the girl Of his choice.
goes to Africa on a big game hunt. since
her heroes are men Of the Roosevelt type
In Africa he Is chased by tigers, lions,
elephants and other animals and still is
unable to get any trophies. Being made
prisoner by a native ruler. he has to choose
between marrying the potentate's daugh-
ter or being thrown to the lions See the
remainder Of this wonderful picture on the
screen. A Pathe weekly and cartoon
comedy concludes the program. A pail
Of fine birds as first prize.
Tuesday five negro thieves were brought
here by Deputy Sheriff George MulIicaI
and lodged in jail, charged with breaking
into and robbing the store Of Chiswell &
Nicholson. at Dickerson. this county. Thess
gentlemen had been annoyed by someon,
on several occasions Of late entering thei
store at night and robbine it. They wer,
never able to catch the thief The latte
part Of last week they had handbills strucI
offering a reward Of $500 for the appre