davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1919-08-21
HIS YEAR or TROUBLES.

From the SeafOrd News
The farmer is surely coming IN for
his troubles this year. The wheat crop
was badly INSURED by the recent rainy
weather; tomato crops Will also be
short, and much Of the corn I'm low
ground has been drowned or checked
with weeds His profits Will be ser
iously cut this year for sure.
Evening journal., 1919-08-21
KENrs STnnMInss

From the Dover Delawarean.
From what we gather from those in
and around Dover and those visiting
Dover from different parts Of this
county. II is safe TO put the damage OF
this weeks storm at from three TO five
million dollars In Kent county.
Evening journal., 1919-08-21
OUsKF-PROOF RI1LDINCs.

ROME. Aug 2i--Iiallans In The recent
~ devastated MuCello Valley. have
started a reform movement archllec-
ture better suited 10 wthstandlng
oarihduake shocks
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner from the Fourth
Collection District, subject to the decision
of the Democratic primaries.
JOSEPH F. WHALEN.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office Of County Commissioner from
the Third Collection District, subject to the
decision of the Democratic primaries.
HARVEY J. HARRIS.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the Fourth
Collection District, subject to the decision
Of the Democratic primaries.
EDWARD P. BEALL.
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of County Commissioner from
the Fourth Collection District, subject to
the decision Of the Democratic primaries.
H. j. HUNT, 3RD.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from the Fourth
Collection District, subject to the decision
of the Democratic primaries.
W. VERNON BEALL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30

Former Senator Blair Lee, who was au.
thorized at recent citizens meeting to
name necessary committees to make ar
ransements for the big welcome it is pro-
posed to give the Montgomery county SOL
diers, has announced the appointment
OF the following finance committee, the
principal duty of which will be to raise the
$500 it is planned to spend on the cele-
bration: VIM. F. Prettyman, chairman :;
Edward c. Peter, John A. Garrett, Thomas
Dawson, Frank B. Severance, Fred L.
Thomas. W. Russell Brewer and EUGENE
Jones.
Beginning at the southern corporation
line and running to the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad station, in Kensington, will soon
be improved by the construction of con-
crete roadway The work will be done
under the direction of the State Roads
Commission. and one-half of the cost of
$4,000 will be paid by a special tax
against all Montgomery county property
and the remainder will be shared by the
town of Kensington and the State Roads
Commission. Eventually. it is planned to
extend the improvement to the Garrett
Park pike.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
Rural Carrier Examinations

The United States Civil Service Commits
sion has announced an examination for
the District Of Columbia. to be held at
Alexandria. Va. Rockville. Nd, and Wash
ineton. d. c.. on June 7th. 1919. to fill the
position Of rural carrier at Washington.
d. c., and vacancies that may later occur
on rural routes from other post Offices in
the above mentioned county. The exami-
nation will be open only to citizens who
are actually domiciled in the territory Of
a post Office in the county and who meet
the other requirements set forth In Form
No 1877. This form and application blanks
may be obtained from the Offices mentioned
above or from the United States Civil Ser
vice Commission at Washington, d. C. APP
plications should be forwarded to the Com
mission at Washington at the earliest prac-
ticable date.
Owing to the dearth Of applicants for
rural carrier appointment in Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30

The looms of Time are never idle and
the busy fingers Of the Fates are ever
weaving, as in tapestry, the many threads
and colors that make up our lives. and
when these are exposed to critics or ad-
mirers there shall be found few of brighter
colors or of nobler pattern than the life of
James L. Burdette, who died March 1. 1919.
His busy brain is stilled. but somewhere
in the broad universe Of God his spirit lives
he has joined the "Choir Invisible
His beauty of character was not super
fetal. but Of a spirit that was true.
Which proffered kindness to everyone and
not selected few
James dead No. not dead 1
There is no Death What seems so is
transition;
This life Of mortal breath
Is but suburb Of the life elysian.
Whose portal we call Death"
Yet 10 moment Gods finger touched
and he sleptr'
Then the physicians skill. the loving,
agonized devotion Of those most dear were
powerless to resist the approach Of the
grim Destroyer. who stole upon him as a
thief in the night"
His work is done.
Rise Of moon or set of sun.
Leave him to Gods watching eye.
Trust him to the hand that made him,
Christ alone has power to aid him
He has gone from our sight. but not from
our hearts and memory; he must live on
embalmed by our love and earlanded with
our affection.
We miss from earth one Of our fairest
and brightest. We look up to the blue
arch above us when night. calm and
hushed. sends its stiffness like blessing.
but Missing" is written ever there.
James. rest is early won. and, though
never more we shall greet you here. it is
sweet to know that among the angels in
Heaven our missing shall be found.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
National Grange Asks Repeal OF
Daylight-Saving Law.

Resolutions demanding continuance Of
past efficiency in rural mail delivery. or an
increase in such efficiency" were adopted
Tuesday by the executive and legislative
committees of the National Grange in ses-
sion in Washington, D. c.
Postmaster General Burleson will be sent
copies of the resolutions adopted, which
further asked that changes in the rural
delivery in New York State recently made
be rescinded wherever they have inter-
fered with the efficiency and the schedule
of service. or have changed the point Of
arrival or departure Of carriers to the det-
riment of the business interests of resi-
dents.
The resolutions adopted commended the
interest shown by Representative Norman
]. Gould, of New York, it is stated. who
has introduced bill in the House asking
for the resembling of recent Post Office De-
partment orders as to certain rural routes
in his State.
The question of wire control is under
consideration by the executive and legis-
lative committees of the great farmers
organization. The National Grange has,
in the past. gone on record favorine post
office control and operation of all wire
methods of communication.
With the control Of the wires about to
pass back into private hands, the National
Grange finds itself face to face with a
puzzling question.
Representatives of the American Auto
mobile Association appeared before the
grange committees on the proposition of a
national highway system. as proposed by
Senator Townsend.
Congress was asked to repeal the day
light saving law and to provide funds for
the continued operation of the Federal
employment system. in resolutions adopted
by the committee.
Members of the committees were invited
by Senator Calder. author of the daylight
saving law. to confer with him.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
BONDS FOR SALE.

The County Commissioners OF MOntgom-
cry county, Md, will receive sealed bids
for the purchase of twenty (20) Mont
gomery county bonds of five hundred dol
lars $4,000 each up to IL O'Clock. noon, on
the 18th day Of June, A. D. 1919, at which
time the bids will be opened by said Com
missioners and the sale consummated to
the highest bidder for cash, IL, in the opin-
ion OF the said Commissioners, such highest
bid be an adequate bid for said bonds.
These bonds are in a series Of twenty
(20) bonds of five hundred dollars ($500)
each, aggregating the sum Of ten thousand
dollars ($l0,000) and numbered from one
to twenty, both inclusive, and two of said
bonds being numbered one and two. both
being payable on the first day of July, A..
D. 1888, and two of said bonds in the order
Of their numbers being payable each year
thereafter until the entire issue Of twenty
bonds are fully paid.
These bonds are coupon bonds and bear
interest at the rate Of five per centum per
annum. said interest being payable semi
annually on the first day Of January and
the first day Of July in each year until the
payment Of the principal sum.
The principal and interest being pay
able at the Montgomery County National
Bank of Rockville, Md.
The said County Commissioners OF Mont
gOmery county reserve the right to reject
any and all bids.
Each bid must be accompanied with
certified check. drawn payable to the County
Commissioners Of Montgomery county. for
the sum of two ($200) dollars or by cash
in the sum OF two $4,000 dollars.
By order of the Board of County Com
missioners of Montgomery county. Md:
JOHN r. LEWIS, President
OF the Board Of County Commissioners Of
Montgomery County.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk
to the County Commissioners OF Montgom-
cry County.
may 30-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
FOR ORPHANS COURT.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Judge Of the Orphans Court. subject to
the decision of the Democratic primaries.
EDWARD o. BROWN.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Judge of the Orphans Court, subject to
the decision of the Democratic primaries.
JOHN E. WEST. /,
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Judge Of the Orphans Court. subject to
the decision Of the Democratic primaries.
ALFRED C. FOLSOM.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Judge Of the Orphans Court. subject to
the decision of the Democratic primaries.
WINFIELD S. MAGRUDER.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Judge of the Orphans Court, subject to
the decision of the Democratic primaries.
J. THOMAS AUSTIN.
hereby announce myself candidate
for Judge of the Orphans Court, subject to
the decision Of the Democratic primaries.
JOHN H. PARSLY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff. subject to the decision of the
Democratic primaries.
MAREEN d. DARBY.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff. subject to the decision Of the
Democratic primaries.
HUGH F. ODONNELL.
hereby announce myself candidate
for Sheriff. subject to the decision Of the
Democratic primaries.
RANDOLPH LUIiN.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff. subject to the decision OF the
Democratic primaries.
GEORGE E. NICHOLSON.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the
Democratic primaries.
mar 81 CLIFARD L. HOWARD.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff. subject to the decision Of the
Democratic primaries.
MARI THOS. L. LECHI.IDER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON. D. c.. MAY is, 1919.
HELP WANTED-MALE OR FEMALE.
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Saint Eliza.
beths Hospital. Washington, D. C. This is
Government institution established for
the treatment of soldiers. sailors and ma
rines suffering from mental diseases in
cured in the service of their country.
At the present time this hospital is caring
for approximately $500 patients and is
performing a very important service in
the restoration of the Nations disabled
fighting forces.
NATURE AND ADVANTAGES OF EN-
PLOYMENT OFFERED: There are large
number of vacancies in the Ward or
Nursing Service of the hospital. Previous
experience is not necessary. All appli-
cants accepted for this service are given
the opportunity of enrolling in the
Training School maintained by the
hospital. This school presents a two
years course in connection with the regu-
lar duties Of the employee and is free Of
charge to those desiring to enroll. Sue
cessful completion of the course entities
the student to diploma.
SALARIES AND PERQUISTTES Al
employees of this service are furnished
free of charge their board. lodging. laundry
and in case of sickness medical attention
for reasonable period. The salaries rang,
from $32.50 to $82.50 per month, tn,
lower salary adjustments being based OIL
previous experience and the higher posi-
tons being filled by promotions from tn
ranks of those enrolled in the Trainin
School. Those whose services prove salts
factory are promised salary increas
effective July l. 1919.
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must b,
in sound physical condition. not less thai
sixteen years of age. and If possible SHOULD
submit photograph with application. Ap
plication Form 1859 may be obtained from
the Superintendent. Saint Elizabeth's Hos
pital. Washington, D. c.. or the Secretar,
Of the Fourth Civil Service District. Wash
ington. D. c.. and thereafter should b
promptly filed with either of the above
named parties. S. G. HOPKINS. Assistan
Secretary.
| NAV 30-5t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
BONDS FOR SALE.

The County Commissioners of MontgOm-
cry county, Nd, will receive sealed bids
Of not less than par and accrued interest for
the purchase OF forty (40) Montgomery
county bonds of five hundred dollars each
up to IL O'Clock, noon, on the 18th day of
June. A. D. 1919. at which time the bids
will be opened by said Commissioners and
the sale contaminated to the highest bid
der for cash. II in the opinion of the said
Commissioners. such highest bid be an
adequate bid for said bonds.
These bonds are in series Of forty bonds
Of five hundred dollars each, aggreeating
the sum of twenty thousand dollars, and
numbered from one Q) to forty (40), both
inclusive, two of said bonds being num-
bered one and two. being payable on the
first day Of July, A. D. 1918. and two Of
said bonds in the order of their numbers.
being payable each year thereafter until
the entire issue Of forty bonds are fully
paid.
These bonds are coupon bonds and bear
interest at the rate of per centum per
annum, said interest being payable semi
annually on the first day Of January and
the first day of July in each year until the
payment of the principal sum.
The principal and interest being pay
able at the Montgomery County National
Bank of Rockville, Md.
The said County Commissioners Of Mont
gOmery county reserve the right to reject
any and all bids.
Each bid must be accompanied with a
certified check. drawn payable to the
County Commissioners OF Montgomery
county. for the sum Of two hundred
$4,000 dollars or cash in the sum Of two
hundred $4,000 dollars.
By order of the Board Of County Com
missioners Of Montgomery county:
JOHN R. LEWIS, President
of the Board of County Commissioners of
Montgomery County.
BERRY E. CLARK, Clerk
to the Board of County Commissioners of
Montgomery County.
NAV 90.fd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county, Md, letters
testamentary on the personal estate Of
CALEB C. LAWSON,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on
or before the 9Th day Of October, 1919;
otherwise they may. by law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 9Th day Of April. 1918.
IVAN 7. LAWSON,
apr 11-6t Surviving Executor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

To the Democratic voters of Montgomery
county:
hereby announce my candidacy for the
Office of States Attorney for MONTGOMERY
county, subject to the decision of the pri-
mary election.
H. MAURICE TALBOT.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for States Attorney of Montgomery county.
subject to the decision of the Democratic
primaries.
WILLIAM F. PRETTYMAN.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for States Attorney Of Montgomery county,
subject to the decision of the Democratic
primaries.
JOHN A. GARRETT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
FOR 9ALE.

Any one desiring small place. have
for sale a tract Of nearly IS acres OF
splendid land ten acres now in COW peas,
balance in potatoes and small truck.
1t is improved by good six-room house,
GARAGE, two large poultry houses and out
buildings.
This property is in a splendid farming
community. three-fourths Of a mile from
milk truck line running 10 Washington
every day. This property must be seen to
be appreciated Possession given about
October LIST.
Price and terms reasonable.
j. W. WALKER,
aug 23-tf Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30

D. c., the commission, in accordance with
a request from the Post Office Department.
will admit to this examination qualified
persons residing within the delivery of any
post office in the counties of Maryland
and Virginia that adjoin the District of
Columbia.
Admission of women to this examina-
ton will be limited to those who are I'M
married and to the wives of soldiers and
sailors surviving in the present war.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county. Md, letters
Of administration on the personal estate Of
SARAH R. PYLES.
late Of said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same.
with the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber
on or before the 9th day Of October, 1919 ;
otherwise they may, by law. be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 9th day Of April. 1919.
KATHARINE MARCHANT,
apr 1885, Administrative.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
Cornerstone Laying And Basket
Picuic.

The corner stone Of the new Montgom-
cry County Hospital. near 0lney, will be
laid at $3.50 P. NJ. May 3lst. under the
auspices of the Masonic Lodge of Rockville.
DR.. J. W. Bird and Will F. Thomas. of
Sandy Spring. committee on arrangements,
announce that among the prominent men
who will speak are Rev. P. Roland Wagner,
of Rockville. and Congressman Frederick
Zihlman. Gov. Harrington has been in
vited and it is confidently expected he
will address the gathering. Miss Mabel l..
Boardman, of the American Red, will be
present and speak.
Music will be furnished by the Wash
ineton Grove band and ice-cream and other
refreshments will be served free.
Everyone is cordially invited to bring
their picnic supper, join in the celebration
meet their friends and relatives and have
general good time.
1t is earnestly desired to have large
gathering of representative families from
all parts of the county to participate In
inaueurating an institution which is oil
vital interest to every person in the county
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville, Md. May 20. 1919.
Ordered this day by the Board Of County
Commissioners that the road from Bealls-
vile to PooIesville be closed to public
travel until further notice. The object Of
closing this road Is to repair the same.
and all persons are hereby warned that
they travel this road at their own risk.
JOHN r. LEWIS, Prest.
BERRY Z. CLARK, Clerk.
may 23-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30

Francis Hazel Cashell and others VS.. Percy
Metzger.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
as Court Of Equity. No. 3511 Equity.
Ordered this Goth day OF May, A. d.
1919, by the Circuit Court for MontgOm-
cry county, as Court of Equity, that the
sales made by Robert B. Peter and Charles
W. Prettyman, Trustees, to Harry d. Grubb.
Joseph r. Hicks and Randolph Luhn, and
reported in the above entitled cause, be
ratified and confirmed. unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 23rd day Of June next: Provided
copy OF this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in said Montgomery
county. once in each of three successive
weeks before the said 23rd day Of June.
1919.
The Report states the amount OF the
sale to be S48,544.52.
PRESTON B. RAY. Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy--Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
may 30-td Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
Notice 20 Creditors.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained fr"m the Orphans
Court OF MONTGOMERY county. Md, letters
OF administration on the personal estate Of
JOHN BROWN.
late OF said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber, on
or before the 18th day Of November, 1919 (;
otherwise they may, by law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
TO make Immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 18th day Of May. 1919
j. w. HICKS,
may 1876 Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
NOTICE

The County Commissioners will be in
session the week Of June End to 7th, 1919
inclusive. from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. each
day, for the purpose Of passing accounts
for the annual levy. All persons having
accounts against the county, other than
road or bridge work, are requested to pre-
sent the same at this time.
By order Of the Board:
BERRY f. CLARK,
may 23-td Clerk
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
Social Service League Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Social Ser
vice League of Montgomery County will be
held in the town hall, Kensineton, Md
Tuesday. June 3rd, 1919. at 10 A. M.
PROGRAM.
Morning session. reports Of officers. COM
mittees, business and election Of officers.
Basket lunch at 1880; coffee served by
the Kensinston Branch Of the Red Cross.
Addresses at 1850. Mrs. H. j. Patterson
Of College Park. Md, on Rural Social Prob
LENS" DR.. Henry Barton Jacobs. President
of the State Association, on prevention
of tuberculosis" and DR.. Martin F. Sloan
Superintendent Of EudOwoOd Sani'arium'
Everyone is invited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
Announcements.
FOR STATE SENATE,

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the State Senate, subject to the decis-
ion Of the Democratic primaries.
ANDREW J. CUMMINGS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for the House Of Delegates. subject to the
decision of the Democratic primaries.
WILLIAM S. STAMPER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
FARM WANTED.

Large farm on which man could make
a living Send full description, including
size, quality Of soil, number of acres in
cultivation, number of acres of pasture OF
meadow, fencing, roads. exact location.
Party wants to rent with privilege of buy
ing on terms.
have a number of houses in Wash
ington and Takoma Park that could be
exchanged for small farms. Send me
descriptions of your farms II for exchange.
One party has half-acre lot in the town
of Takoma Park, Nd. unmortgaged. price
$500, will give as part payment on a small
farm.
would be glad to send you my complete
list Of properties for sale or exchange.
j. S. FRASER.
Takoma Park, Md.
Phone-COl. 4368w
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-05-30
NOTICE.

hereby give notice that the partner
ship lately subsistin9 between Henry II
Griffith. James c. Christopher and Gary
Bell. under the firm name Of Henry H.
Griffith G. Co., has been dissolved. and
request all persons owing said firm TO pay
the debts owing to some member Of the
dissolved company.
AS witness my hand this twenty first
day Of April. in the year nineteen hun
bred and nineteen.
HENRY H. GRIFFITH.
apr 25-3t