Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-07-01
x,ocal aud PERSONAL
Town and Country.

Last Sunday lightning struck the homt
of Harry Watkins. near Cedar Grove, anC
badly damaged one end of the structure
Fire, however, did not result from the bolt
Sunday, July 3rd, Children's Day service
will be held at Emory M. E. Church South
Oakdale, at 1880 A. M. An invitation i.
extended to all.
The Children's Day service of Mcdonald
Chapel will be held on Sunday, July 3rd
BEGINNING at 8 O'Clock, P. M. Public is
cordially invited.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be observed by the Rockville Presbyterian
Church on Sunday, July 3rd. All welcome
to take part. John R. Henderson, Pastor
Announcement has been made of the
enlightenment of Mrs. Mollie Williams, OF
Kensington, and Mr.. Ray Hoover, of Chi
caeo. The marriage will. it is understood,
take place this month.
Mrs. Sarah C. Offutt, widow of John Dan
Offutt, died on Tuesday of last week at her
home near Jamestown, aged 76 years.
Her death was due to a complication of
diseases and followed long illness.
The Hermon and Cropley Presbyterian
Churches will hold union services at Crop
ley next Sunday at 8 P. M. independence
Day services with patriotic addresses and
special music. Everyone most welcome.
The County Commissioners have award
ed to P. G. Lyon. Of Brighton, the contract
for the reconstruction of the road from
Montrose to Beane, distance of about
one and one-third miles. The price was
$4,000.
AS result of an operation performed
several days ago, Genevieve Hickerson, 6
years old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
L. Hickerson. of Germantown. this county.
died in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore,
on Friday last
For the purpose of restoring his citizen
ship, Gov Richie has granted pardon to
Edward Shipley. of this county. convicted
in the Circuit Court here in 1918 of larceny
and sentenced to the Maryland peniten-
tiary for three years.
Following an illness of several months,
Miss Ethel Jones, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Jones. died last Saturday night
at her home near Oakdale. aged 80 years.
The funeral took place Tuesday from the
family residence.
The Sewing Society of Boyd will hold an
ice-cream festival and dance in Boyd hall
on Saturday, July End. beginning at 4:30
o'clock. Sandwiches, coffee, cake, etc., for
sale. Proceeds for the benefit of St. Mary's
Church, GAINESVILLE. Come and spend a
pleasant evening.
The public is advised that the Rockville
Volunteer Fire Department will test out the
fire alarm as to general alarm and zone
signals on Friday. July LIST, at s P. M. and
on every Saturday thereafter at P. M,
sharp. a single alarm will be sounded for
test purposes only.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Scott
Slaymaker. daughter of Mrs. Sarah F.
Slaymaker, and Mr.. Harry C. Kimball. of
Washington, took place last Saturday in
St. Johns Episcopal Church, Bethesda, in
the presence of large assemblageF Rev.
James Kirkpatrick. rector of the church
officiated
The regular monthly meeting of the
Henderson-Smith-E dmOnds Post of the
American Legion will be held in Masonic
Lodge room, at Rockville, on Wednesday.
July 9th, at 7:30 P. M. All men who
served in the war against Germany are in
vited to attend. whether they are men,
bers of the Legion or not.
Gov. Richie has issued a proclamation
declaring Saturday, July 2. legal holi-
day. The Governors proclamation recites
that, inasmuch as July A. which is Mon
day. already is legal holiday, and it fol-
lows the Sabbath and the half-holiday on
Saturday. he has decided to make Satur-
day. July 2, full holiday. The banks will
be closed.
Mr.. Maurice Talbot Riggs. of this town,
former star athlete at the University OF
Maryland, and at present a member of the
Newport News baseball team. of the Vir-
einia League. where he was farmed out
by the Washington American League team.
and Miss Louise Denison. of Baltimore,
were married last Saturday afternoon at
the home of the brides parents.
Germantown Council, Jr, o. u. A. NJ. No.
1871. will hold its annual picnic in the grove
at Old Germantown school on Thursday
August 18th. commencing at 10 A. M. Good
speaking. Chicken and meat dinners and
suppers. All kinds of refreshments for
sale. Music by the Washington Grove
band. For the benefit of the new hall. A
cordial invitation is extended to the public
and all candidates to spend a day OF
pleasure with us. By order of committee
In the presence of a few relatives and
intimate friends Miss Carrie R. Smith
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Smith
Of this town, and Mr.. Edward B. Eshle.
man. Of Washington, we're married on
Wednesday of last week at the home Of
the brides parents, Rev. Nolan B. Har-
mon, Jr., pastor of the Methodist Church.
officiating. Immediately after the cere-
mony the couple left for their honeymoon
trip. They will make their home in Wash.
ington.
The sixth annual Carnival Of the Silvei
Spring Volunteer Fire Department. Inc.
will be held on Hon. Blair Lees campus
at the District line. near Silver Spring
July End to 9th. Exclusive. Saturday tn,
opening day will be featured by rousinl
ball game at 4:30 O'Clock between Sivc
Spring and Bethesda, after which thu
Carnival with its refreshmeDt stands am