Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-07-18
Enfal ana gersnual.
Town and Country.


Town and Country.
Mrs. Lee Offutt and Miss Annie Maddox,
of this town, are touring through Canada.
Their pleasure trip will extend to two weeks,
probably longer
The Gypsy Players Concert, given in the
Rockville High School last Friday even
ing, attracted full house. The receipts
amounted to 5000.
The daylight-saving law was unfortu-
nately rescued from repeal last Saturday
by President Wilson's veto of the agricul-
tural appropriation bill
DR.. George C. Spencer, of Somerset, and
E. M. Jolley. of Gaithersbure, have been
appointed forest warden and deputy game
warden, respectively, for this county.
The Montgomery Sunday School at Clag-
ettsville will hold its annual picnic Satur-
day, July 18th, commencing at l o'clock.
P. M. Prominent speakers and plenty of
music.
Thursday night of last week fire. caused
by lightning, destroyed three stacks of
wheat on the farm of Mr.. Elmer Magru-
der near Hunting Hill, the loss being
placed at $1,000.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
Church. Rockville. will 90 on a picnic to
Great Falls, Va, on Saturday, July 18th,
1919 All wishing to attend will meet at
seth and M streets, Georgetown. at 2:30
P. NJ Basket lunch.
Mr.. Lee Howes has purchased of Mr..
Martin Helm, of this town, 68 acres of farm
land, improved by a dwelling and out
buildings. 1t is situated near Washington
Grove and was part of what was known
as the Suter farm. The price is private.
The barn on the farm of Mr.. Everett
Burroughs. near Olney, was destroyed by
fire on Thursday night of last week, to-
gether with 1900 bushels of wheat. farm
ing machinery and other things. entailing
a loss of about $4,000, partially covered
by insurance. The fire is supposed to
have been caused by lightning
Richard B. Carr. of the vicinity of Bur-
louisville, is the plaintiff in suit for abso
against Margaret C. Carr. The bill charges
desertion. setting forth that the couple
were married September 81, 1911, and lived
together until June 10, 1915. The plaintiff
IL
The barn on the farm of Mr.. David
GLAND, near Brookeville, was destroyed last
Sunday night by fire, caused by bolt of
lightning. The farm is rented by Mr..
Zachariah Musgrove and the contents Of the
barn belonged to him. His loss consists of
1000 bushels of wheat, IS tons of hay.
large lot of harness and machinery. All
of his stock was in the pasture, and was
thus saved
Sheriff VIM. L. Aud has arrested negro
man by the name of Forrest Eaglen, of
Washington city, suspected of being the
assailant of Miss Mary Saunders, near
Chevy Chase, on the 5th instant. and has
him in custody. When Eaglens victim
has recovered her full strength he will be
taken before her for identification. The
circumstances leading up to the arrest
point so strongly to the prisoners guilt
there is little or no doubt entertained that
he committed the crime of which he is
accused.
On charges of robbing Lille Ball, colOred.
of the vicinity of Norbeck, of 5000 several
days ago, James Powell and Archie Payne.
young Washington negroes, were held for
the action of the November grand jury by
Justice Gather, in the police court here,
Monday last. Powell furnished bail in the
amount of $1,000 and Payne gave bond
in the amount of $500. 1t is charged that
the two men and several others visited the
home of the Ball woman, and while one
covered her with a revolver the others
ransacked the house and appropriated the
5000.
County Treasurer Berry E. Clark has
prepared statement showing the total
taxable basis of Montgomery county to be
$38,254 .635. consisting of the following
Real estate. including land and improve
ments. $28.4S4.S3l tangible personal
property. $3.505.572 ordinary business
corporations. $4,000; shares of Maryland
corporations. $29O,OOO; bank shares.
100000; securities. $4,178,062; saw
ings deposits, $1,226.670. Against secu-
rites there is county rate of 80 cents
on each 500. county rate of IS "a cents
against savings deposits. and rate per
cent against bank shares. The general
county rate against the remainder is $106
on each 500.
On July the 9th the A. Y. L. l. Club of
Germantown met with Miss Maria and
Mrs William Waters at their home. near
Nealsville. There was a large attendance
of members and guests. Among the guests
were Misses Anna and Louise Mobley. of
Derwood Mrs. Nathan White and Mrs.
William Dawson, of near Germantown
Miss Eulalie Boland read an instructive
paper on "Radium." and Mrs. R. L. Hick-
erson entertained the Club with short
story. Music was furnished by victrola
The most refreshing fruit punch was served
by the hostesses and enjoyed by all pres
ent. The Club was asked to the dining
room where the table was laden with
most delicious refreshments. which were
thoroughly enjoyed. The Club adjourned
to meet July 20 with Mrs. Frank Schaeffer.
Deputy Sheriffs VIII Protect