Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-06-27
Eufal and gersuua!.
Town aud Country.

And the largest CROWD tnat ever gathered
in Rockville is expected.
See advertisement of large farm for rent
located in Potomac district, by Jane!
Veirs, Agent.
The Layhill M. E. Sunday School will
render its Children's Day service on Sun
day, June 29th, at 8 P. M.
Gov. Harrington has appointed Miss
Madeline j. Sonnemann, of Chevy Chase
a notary public for Bethesda district.
The Burden Bearer Circle Of The King
Daughters will meet with Mrs. j. T. Bog
ley on Tuesday, July 1st, at 1880 A. M.
Mr.. Bache Albert, Assistant Treasurer Of
the Farmers Banking and Trust Company
of Rockville. has rendered most efficient
service as County Treasurer of the Saliva
ton Army Home Service drive.
Mr.. Charles W. Nicol. of Travilah. re-
Gently mustered out of the U. S. Navy, has
purchased the fine estate of Mr.. Charles T
Brosius, comprising 314 acres, located near
GAINESVILLE. this county, for $4,000.
Judge Edward C. Peter. of this town, is
attending the annual meeting of the Mary
| and Bar Association which convened at
Atlantic City on Wednesday last and con-
tinued through three days. He is accom-
panied by his wife.
Following an illness of only few hours,
Mrs. Willie Howard Haines. wife of Simon
j. Haines, died last week at her home,
near Laytonsvile, aged 20 years. Mrs.
Haines was daughter of VIM. Howard. Of
Dayton, Howard county.
Mr.. E. Willis Long and family left here
on Tuesday for Mt Rainier, Nd, where
they have purchased a home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Long were among our most substan-
tial citizens and carry with them the re-
spect and best wishes Of this community.
Betting on horse races in Prince Georges
county will no longer be permitted. This
results from decision of the Court of APP
peals of Maryland, which Tuesday held
that the law permitting betting on horse
races in Prince Georges county was in
valid. The opinion of the Appellate Court
is that the issuance of licenses is a nom
judicial function.
Rev. C. H. Richardson, of Baltimore, will
deliver before the united congregations of
Epworth and Grace Churches, Gathers
burg. on Sunday evening. July 9th. 1919,
his national address on the subject Of
God in the making of America" The
united choirs will render proper music.
The liberty-lovine society Of Montgomery
county is invited to be present
Mrs. Gorilla Etchison. widow Of Lysander
Etchison, died last week at the home of
her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence M. Griffith, near Clarksburg, aged
SO years. Her death was due to general
debility. Surviving her are the following
children Mrs. W. Lee Carey and Clarence
Etchison, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Griffith
and Frank Etchison, of this county.
House and Senate conferees last Tues
day approved the rider on the agricultural
appropriation bill providing for repeal of
the daylight saving law next October 20.
The House managers finally accepted the
Senate amendment after urging passage
by the Senate of the separate House bill
repeating the law. Adoption Of the con-
ference agreement is regarded as certain.
Miss Hattie Griffith. Of Redland. was in
jured at Gaithersburg last Tuesday when
an automobile she was driving was struck
by machine operated by Jacob J. Lowry.
of Indiana. One foot was injured and she
suffered from the shock. Her machine was
badly damaged. Mr.. Lowry was arrested
by Sheriff Aud on a charge Of reckless
driving. He deposited $50 collateral for
his appearance for trial in the police court
here today.
Mrs. Ida D. Goldsborough. OF Bethesda.
has filed suit in the circuit court here for
an absolute divorce from Martin W. Colds
borough, of Cambridge, Md. The bill charges
desertion, setting forth that the couple were
married August 8. 1896. and lived together
until June 6. 1912. According to the bill, the
couple have two children-Heath D. Colds
borough and Phillips L. Goldsborough, aged
IS and 16 years, respectively. Mrs. Colds
borough is represented by Robert B. Peter.
Mrs. Mary Wilson Brookes. wife Of Mr..
Thomas B. Brookes, died last Tuesday at
her home, near Redland. following an ill
ness of several months. She is survived by
her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Jas.
H. Starkey. of Washington, and Miss Nellie
Brookes, at home. The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon from Rockville Pres
byterian Church and burial was in Rock
vile Union Cemetery. Mrs. Brookes was a
daughter of the late William Nourse. OF
Washington.
According to survey recently made by
E. Norman jackson, of Takoma Park, this
county. the true dividing line between this
county and Prince Georges county at Ia
koma Park is about ESQ feet south of the
dividing line as now located The matter
has been called to the attention OF the
County Commissioners for both counties
and it is understood to be the purpose OF
each county to appoint representative tc
establish and report upon the correct line
between the two counties. II the line al
run by Mr.. jackson is accepted, it would
take from Prince GEORGES county and add L
this county dozen or more houses, man,
lots and numerous voters. 1t would alst
clear up much confusion about wher'
taxes on property should be paid.
Mrs. Eleanor Bradley Griffith Rayband
Of Washington. formerly Miss Eleanor
Bradley Griffith, Of Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
has instituted proceedings in the circui
court here for the annulment Of her mar
rage to Edward R. G. Rayband, formerl!
Of College Park. Md, which took place a