Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-05-03
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Town and Country.

ment in this issue.
The County Commissioners have ap
pointed Franklin T. Boswell, Of Glen Echo
a constable for Bethesda district.
Mr.. Frederick Page. well-known either
of this county. recently had his right arm
broken while cranking an automobile.
The ladies of the Rockville Christian
Church will have food and apron sale al
the Seco on Saturday morning. May 18th
beginning at 8 O'Clock.
Vinson Peter. son of Judge E. C. Peter
of this town, has been called into the
service of the U. S. Navy. He will report
at Norfolk, Va. on Monday next.
The Burden Bearer Circle of The Kings
Daughters will meet on Tuesday, May 7th
at 8 O'Clock, P. NJ, at the Red Cross rooms
in the Reisineer building, Rockville.
The ladies of St. Marks Guild will hold
their annual lawn party on the afternoon
and evening of August 2lst on the White
Oak school grounds. near Burnt Mills.
Thousands of women are rallying to the
standard of the farmerette, and Uncle Sam
approves this new army Of Maud Mullers.
Read about it in the Washington Sunday
Star. May S.
John H. Riggs. a lifelong resident of this
county. died last week. of paralysis. at
Alexandra, Va, where he had been visit
ing friends. He was 70 years old. He
was unmarried.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
Red Cross will be given in the Jamestown
High School building on Friday, May 10th.
beginning at P. M. Refreshments for
sale after the exercises.
VIM. T. S. Curtis has been appointed by
the County Commissioners a member of
the Washington and Suburban Sanitary
Commission upon the recommendation of
the State Board of Health.
White Opening, May 9th, millinery shop,
Rockville. Our midsummer showing of
white hats, also a line of dresses. hose,
knit underwear, &c. We make a speciality
Of the Royal Worcester corset
The Poolesville Dramatic Club will repeat
their performance of the three-act comic
drama, Just For Fun" at Boyd's Hall.
Saturday, May 18th. 1918. Doors open at
1880 P. NJ Admission. rs cents.
The commissions of the recently ap-
pointed justices Of the peace, notaries pub
lie and supervisors Of elections for this
county have been received by the Clerk of
the Court here from the Secretary Of State.
Rev. DIR. George S. Duncan will preach
next Sunday in the Cropley Presbyterian
Church at 10 A. M. and in the HermOn
Presbyterian Church at 1l:30 A. M. Every
one most welcome. All services according
to new time.
There will be play and entertainment
at the Brookeville gymnasium on May
nth, 1918, at $50 P. M, by the Simp-
sonville Auxiliary. Proceeds for the bene-
fit of the Red Cross. Admission. rs and
is cents. Dancing.
The ladies' of Rockville have organized
with the purpose of presenting weekly the
wounded soldiers returned from France to
the Walter Reid Hospital. at Washington
city, with beautiful fresh flowers. The
first presentation was made last Tuesday
There will be a Mission held at ST.
Roses Church. Chopper, Nd. beginning with
1890 Mass on Sunday, May 18th, and end
ing Sunday. May 26th. Daily services
Morning Masses at $50 and s O'Clock
Rosary, sermon and benediction at 1880
P.
County School Children's Day will be
celebrated tomorrow at the Fair Grounds
here. The morning will be devoted to
mental exercises and the afternoon to
athletic sports. The 313th infantry band
of Camp Meade will render music upon
the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Madison Cuttson. Of
Detroit, Mich, are visiting here at the
home of Mrs. Cuttson's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William R. Humphrey Mrs Cuttson.
whose husband expects to join the national
army in few days. will be in Rockville
indefinitely.
With the goth ultimo ended immunity
from the chopping block which the hens
had been enjoying for several weeks. The
Food Administration. however, warns farm
ers against rushing them to market, there
by Cutting it and bringing about heavy
loss by spelling.
}. Abby Henderson. for the last two years
county police justice, and who recently sub
mitted to Gov. Harrington his resignation,
to take effect May LIST. on the ground Of
insufficiency Of compensation. has with
drawn his resignation and again has
charge of the Office.
Busey H. Howard, of Chevy Chase, is de-
PENDANT in a suit for absolute divorce filed
by Mrs. Frances M. Howard. Mrs. Howard
asks to be awarded the custody of the
couples only child, Busey H. Howard. Jr..
aged three and one-half years, and asks
to be allowed alimony and counsel fees.
M. Donaldson Knight has resigned as
Road Superintendent for this county. The
County Commissioners have accepted the
resignation. Mr.. Knight held the position
for eight years. The law, as amended by
the recent legislature, makes the appoint
ment of road superintendent discre-
tionary with the commissioners and it is
understood that no successor to Mr.. knight
will be named for the present.
Mr.. Harrison L. England, one Of Rock
villes coal dealers. has contracted will
the State Roads Commission to haul from
the railroad the stone used in this county
upon State roads at 40 cents per ton fo