Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-09-06
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The Red Cross salvage will be received
at the Reisinger building every Wednes-
dav morning from 10 to IL O'Clock.
Geary A. Fisher, of Halpine. and Reuben
R. Palmer, of Kensington, have been APP
pointed deputy game wardens for this
county.
The Burden Bearer Circle of The King
Daughters will meet with Mrs. r. H. Stokes
on Tuesday evening, September 10th. at
s O'Clock.
AT the close of business last Saturday
the Clerk of the Circuit Conrt had issued
72O hunting licenses, for which he re-
ceived $l.10 each.
Announcement is made of the marriage
in Alexandria of Miss Helen Riggs, daugh-
ter of Mrs. George W. Riggs, and Mr.. Roger
B. Bean, both of this town.
The Millinery Shop, Rockville, has line
of eeoreette, silk and wolfe waists, ladies
underwear, bingham and white dresses
Art GOODS and corsets a speciality.
Miss Mary E. Humphrey. Of Derwood.
and Private A. Frank Matsche, of St. Paul.
Mimi. were married in Washington on
AUGUST 18th by Rev. H. F. Downs.
Miss Florence A. Hutchinson. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Lee Hutchinson, and Mr..
Maurice F. McClanahan were married here
Monday afternoon by Rev. j. W. Duffey.
George T. Tucker, lifelong resident of
the vicinity of Sandy Spring. died last
week. AGED 81 years. He had been i'll
LONG time. He is survived by son and
four daughters.
Following is a list Of contributions to
the Social Service League for August Mrs.
Laurie Riggs 81, Federation of Women's
Clubs SO, Oakdale W. c. T. U. So, Philip
D. Laird SIS.
The local draft board last Saturday in
Quoted John j. Downey, Of Sandy Spring.
into the military service and sent him to
Washington barracks for duty in the ord
nance department.
Gaithersbure. will hold a chicken supper
at Masonic Hall, Gaithersburg, on Friday,
September 9th, 1918, commencing at
O'Clock, P. M. The public is cordially in
vited.
Miss Lottie B. Burroughs, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis L. Burroughs, OF Poto-
mac, and Mr.. Harry V. Embrey, of Cabin
John, were married in Rockville last Satur-
day by Rev. j. W. Duffey. pastor Of the
Methodist Church.
George R. Bliss is offering at his place
of business at Wheaton $4,000 worth OF
new farm machinery for sale at sacrifice
prices, including all kinds. The sale should
interest our farmers. For particulars read
the large advertisement of Mr.. Bliss on
this page of the SENTINEL.
The annual Montgomery County Sunday
School convention will be held in the
Christian Church, Rockville. on September
~. 1918, beginning at 10 A. NJ. and closing
at 9 P. NJ. Every Sunday School will
please send reports and delegates. Basket
lunch. Coffee served. E. W. Walker, Presl-
dent.
One hundred and fourteen Marylanders
were among last weeks graduates OF three
infantry officers training schools and have
received commissions in the Infantry OF
the United States Army. Among the
number are three from this county: Will
fred C. Confer, Poolesville Eugene T..
Stevens. Jr. Chevy Chase, and Harold b.
Whitney, Silver Spring.
II is probable that the concreting OF the
several streets in Rockville will not be
begun this year. as necessary as the re-
pair is. Wednesday last committee from
this town waited upon the Government
authorities at Washington to get their con-
sent to make the improvement but the
privilege was denied on the ground that
the Government is Communicating all the
cement, which it badly needs.
Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Atwood. of Lay
hill, announce the marriage of their daueh-
ter. Nettie F. Atwood. to Mr.. Gilbert c.
Carr, of Spencerville, Md. The ceremony
was performed on Saturday, August Oath.
by Rev. II. F. Downs. of Washington. The
wedding was attended by friends and
relatives. The young bride was attired in
a beautiful gown of blue satin, with pic
ture hat. A dinner was given the couple
at the home of the bride. After a short
trip they will make their home in Spencer
vile.
David Horner, of near this town. died
in a Washington hospital on Saturday
night last, of general debility, aged 10
years. He served as a soldier in the War
between the States and was a member OF
the RideeIy Brown Camp of Confederate
Veterans of this county. He is survived
BY two brothers, Frank and Edward Horn
er, who reside at the old Horner home
stead in this vicinity, and whose ages are.
respectively, "a and SO years His re-
mains we're inferred in the Rockville Union
Cemetery.
An official estimate by the War Depart
ment places the number of men who will
register for military service on September
IL at approximately 12,77S,75S. This
is on the basis of the last census. and the
figures, in the opinion of some officers.
may be exceeded. The estimated total
number of males is 13,190,000. but from
this number 100000 is deducted to cover
men Of the new draft ages already in
military or naval service. Based on the
ratio shown by the registration OF men
from 81 to 81 June 5. 1917. Maryland's
share Of the new regstrants expected is
estimated at 10000.
Fire, supposed to have originated in the
engine room. destroyed the Hyattstown
Roller Mills, owned and operated by Nor