Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-06-14
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Mr.. Arthur Williams. of Kensington, hal
been appointed secretary-treasurer of the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commits
sion.
Miss Amelia E. Marth and Benjamin F
Carter, both of Germantown, were married
at Cedar Grove by the Rev. L. A. Thomas
pastor of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church
After the lapse of several months the
Rockville Kitchen Band gave its second
concert here last Saturday. 1t was at
tended by a large and appreciative audi
ence.
On June 4th, 1918, Mrs. Ella F. White
died at the home Of her brother, in George
town, D. c., aged 76 years. She leaves
two brothers and two sisters to mourn
her loss.
Mrs. Charles Ricketts, fell from a STEP
ladder while picking cherries at her home
in Derwood on Tuesday and broke one OF
her arms. Both bones of the forearm were
fractured.
Wanted, boy over sixteen years of age
as night telephone operator for Rockville
Exchange. To be paid while learning
Call, phone or address Chief Operator,
Rockville, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. William Benson, OF this
town, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Hilda Mae. to Mr.. B. Harold
Henshall, of Bridgeton. New Jersey. The
wedding will take place in the near future.
Herbert Hoover, Food Administrator, has
worked wonders in a single year; he has
taken a nation of wasters and put the
impress of thrift upon it. Read this timely
article in the Washington Sunday Star.
June 16.
The meeting of the Woman's Christian
TEMPERANCE Union will be held at the
home of Mrs. o. C. Barnes. Rockville, Tues
day. June 18th, at 2:3O P. M. The men,
bers and friends are cordially urged to be
present.
Children's Day will be observed at the
Hunting Hill M. E. Church on Sunday
afternoon, June 18th, at O'Clock. An
interesting program of recitations. songs
and a drill will be rendered. Everybody
welcome.
Patriotic services will be held in the
Crowley Presbyterian Church Sunday, June
10Th. at $50 P. M. A service flag OF IL
stars will be unveiled. Prominent speak
ers and singers from Washington will take
part. Everyone most welcome.
Miss Anna W. Wilson. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. Frank Wilson. Of Kensineton.
returned from Goucher College last Sunday.
After spending several days at her home
she iuined a fraternity house party on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland for short
stay.
By direction of the chief of coast artil-
lery the local draft board has indicted
John E. Eldridge. Of Takoma Park, into
the military service and has directed he
report to the commanding officer. coast
defense of Chesapeake Bay, at Fort Mon
roe, Va, for duty.
Miss Eleanor Merryman Ray, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Benton G. Ray, Of Coles
vile, this county, returned home last Wed
nesday from Frederick. Md, where she
Graduated from the Academy of the Visi-
tation. Miss Ray delivered the valedic-
tory, the first honor Of her class.
The Janet Montgomery Chapter, Daueh-
ters of the American Revolution, will cele-
brate Flag Day at the home of the REGENT
Mrs. James H. Louehboroueh, on the River
Road, near Somerset. The meeting is
called for Friday, June 18th. at II O'Clock.
Morning and afternoon sessions will be
held.
Rev. A. T. Howard, pastor of the Baptist
Church, this town. left today for Louisville,
XIV. to enter the training school there pre-
paratory to becoming chaplain in the Ma
tional Army. and he carries with him the
best wishes Of his congregation and the
citizens of Rockville. His departure causes
a vacancy in the pastorate OF the church.
The farm of the late Thomas Kelly Of
100 acres, situated near Derwood, was sold
at public auction on Saturday last. 1t is
a desirable little farm. and because OF that
the bidding upon it was unusually brisk
by those present who wished to own IT,
1t started at $4,000, followed by bids OF
$1,000 until $4,000 was reached. Then
$500 was added, which was overtopped
by $50, making a total Of $3.50, which
was the bid of Mr.. Edgar Fulks, lumber
merchant of Gaithersbure, who became
the owner of the property. He also owns
a large tract of valuable farm land in the
vicinity of his new purchase.
The campaign which is in progress in
this county for the sale Of war savings
stamps to the amount of $685., 900 is be-
ing pushed with vigor. and it is believed
that the end of the drive will show that
the county. as in all other war undertake
ines, has scored success. The campaign
is being managed by W. Russell Brewer,
and he is being assisted by thirteen dis
trict directors and the same number OF
committees. Meetings are being held
nightly and are being addressed by Judge T.
C. Peter, Charles W. Prettyman, George NJ
Hunter. F. Bache Albert. W, K Brewer
Clifford H. Robertson and H. M Talbot.
DIR. Cornelius DeWeese, head Of the Laurel
Sanitarium and prominent physician, was
acquitted by Chief Judge Urner and AS
sociate Judges Peter and Worthinston in
the Circuit Court here last week OF crimi-
nal blame in connection with the death Of
Amber McManus, eleven years OF age, son
of Rev. and Mrs. F. E. McManus, Of MARI
boro. Md. who died from injuries sus-
tanned when struck by an automobile
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