Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-01-28

the wedding was extremely simple, the
bridal couple quietly came to Rockville,
where they were united in marriage by the
Rev. John R. Henderson at the manse of
the Presbyterian Church.
whether or not Guy Vernon Thompson,
VINO was recently convicted in the Circuit
Court here of the murder of James Bolton
and two little children of his housekeeper,
will have new trial will be determined
by Chief Judge Hammond Urner and AS
sociate Judges Edward C. Peter and Glenn
II. Worthington in the Circuit Court here
next Monday morning. when motion for
new trail, filed by John A. Garrett,
Ihompson's attorney, will be argued.
Christ Episcopal Church here was the
scene on Thursday of last week of the
marriage of Miss Sara Virginia Waters,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Waters,
of Silver Spring. and Mr. Dawson Vachel
Hammond, Jr., of Walkersville, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. Willard F.
Minnick, rector Of the church. After the
ceremony the couple departed for their
honeymoon trip. The bridegroom is son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Dawson V. Hammond. of
Walkersville.
In the presence of a large gathering,
Rev. 0. A. Gillingham last week was in
stalled as pastor Of the Neelsville Presby-
terrain Church, succeeding Rev. Raymond
W. Hand. The exercises were in charge
of the Presbytery Of Washington and we're
presided over by Rev. Freeley Rohrer, of
Washington, moderator. DR.. Rohrer de-
livered the sermon, the charge to the pastor
was by Rev. John Palmer. of Washington,
and the address to the congregation was
by Rev. James T. Marshall, of Washington.
Miss Ethel Gilliss has left on exhibition
at Wilson's drug store a cocoanut in its
outer shell. which she brought home from
Daytona Beach. Fla. The object is nearly
the size of mans head, but the cocoanut
within is not larger than ones double fist
A postcard picture showing that cocoanuts
grow close to the trunk of the tree is at
tached. Miss Glliss reports the climate
at Daytona Beach as very healthful and
invigorating, much more so than further
south, where continuous sultry heat de-
velops a sluggish feeling.
Uniforms for the recently organized
Kensineton unit of the LIST Regiment Mary
land National Guard. have been received
and were used for the first time at the
regular drill last Friday evening. The
equipment includes coats. trousers, hats,
shoes. stockings and underwear. Rifles
have also been received. and two machine
guns on motor cars and with magazine
carriage will, it is understood. soon be pro-
vided. Capt. Clarence V. Sayer. the COM
pany's commanding officer. expects to
make the company one of the best in the
State.
The will of Capt. James Anderson, who
died at his home here recently, has been adj
mitted to probate in the Orphans Court.
1t was executed March 20. 1919. and dis
poses of an estate valued at about $50 900.
The instrument bequeathes to Miss Mary
W. Anderson. daughter. the family home
in Rockville, and the remainder of the
estate in equal parts to the testator's three
children-Miss Mary w.. James. Jr., and
John W. Anderson his grandchild
Davis H. Lindsey, child of deceased
daughter of the testator. James Ander-
son. Jr.. named executor.
The wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth
Waters, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. z. Mac
cubbin Waters. Jr., Of Oakhurst. this county,
to Mr.. William Slack De Vries, son of Mr..
and Mrs R. Herbert De Vries. of Sykes
vile. Md, took place at O'Clock on We'd
nesday afternoon Of last week at Oakhurst.
The drawing room was effectively deco
rated with evergreens. The bride. who
was given in marriage by her father. wore
a gown Of white georgette combined with
satin with court train, while band of
orange blossoms held her tulle veil in
place. Her bouquet was of bride roses and
orchids. Her only attendant was her sis
ter, Miss Sue Dorsey Waters. who wore a
gown of orchid georgette. effectively made
in petal style and carried pink roses and
swansonias. The groom had as his best
man his brother. Mr.. John De Vries. Little
Miss Helen Griffith, cousin Of the bride. and
Master z. Maccubin Waters. third. brother
of the bride, were ribbon bearers. A recep-
ton followed the wedding.