Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-07-06
Tutal aud gersnnal.
TOWN. and Country.

T0Wd ana OOunAS
About thirty members of the Rockville
comn of Modern Woodmen OF America
o.,ended services at the Christian Church
Ssre last Sunday morning. The pastor
w., !. Goode, preached a special SER
mon
william B. Brandenbure, of this county.
..s instituted suit in the circuit court here
Co. an absolute divorce from Mrs. Ida
Rrandenburs, also of this county. charging
da.srtion. He is represented by Attorney
John A. Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Snouffer. Of CATH
e,sbure, announce the marriage Of their
daughter. Elizabeth May. to Mr.. James o.
Williams. of Laytonsville. on June 23rd,
atst Adams Church. Washington, by Rev.
Charles T. Warner
The Junior Missionary Society will hold
postoffice supper at the Methodist Church.
Rockville. on Saturday, July 7th. from 6 to
aPM. The Juniors will sell you your
supper and you will get all you pay for.
Ice.cream, cake and candy for sale. They
will have a dead letter sale and a wishing
we'll.
THAT More Lasting Impressions Come
Through The Eye Than Through The Ear."
was the subject OF a debate at meeting
of the Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Rockville Christian Church last Sunday
evening. Rev. S. ]. Goode and Russell
Karn argued in the affirmative and Rev. W.
B. Taylor and Frank H. Higgins took the
side of the ear. The audience voted that
it was an even break.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph L. Clagett. Of this
town, have announced the engagement OF
their daughter, Miss Harriet Elizabeth
CIaeett, to Mr.. David Owens. of Suitland.
Md. The marriage will take place in
August The bride-elect was given mis-
cellaneous shower at the home of her
parents on Thursday evening of last week
and in connection Herewith her birthday
anniversary was celebrated.
The Washington Home for Foundlings at
Alta Vista, this county, has been bought
BY Amor, John E. and J. BARLEY D Rec
side, brothers, of Washington. for SIC, 900.
The property consists Of large frame
building and nine acres Of land. Each Of
the purchasers will, it is understood, erect
a fine home there in the very near future.
The negotiations were conducted by II.
Latane Lewis, of Bethesda and Wash
ington.
The Montgomery county authorities are
investigating the circumstances surround
ing the death Of Eppa C. Reed, Of Great
Falls. Va. who was reported to have been
accidentally drowned in the Potomac river,
this county. short distance above Great
Falls on June 18th. They are working on
the theory that the mans death was not
an accident. but that he was a victim Of
foul play and that his body was afterward
thrown into the river.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Karn were given
pleasant surprise few evenings ago
when about thirty members of the conere-
CATION of the Rockville Christian Church
and others gathered at their home, near
Rockville. in honor of their thirty-frst
wedding anniversary. Rev. S. j. Goode.
pastor of the Christian Church. felicitated
the couple in a short address, and con-
CALCULATIONS and expressions Of good will
were extended by all. During the evening
refreshments were served.
The Woman's Democratic Club of Mont
gOmery County will hold its annual meet
ing in Rockville on Tuesday. July 18th, at
2 O'Clock, P. NJ, to which it invites all
Democratic women, as well as independ
ents, to attend. Mrs. Emily Newell Blair,
National Democratic Committeewoman
will speak, and Mrs. David Kincheloe, wife
Of Representative Kincheloe. will render
musical selections. The president Of the
club, Mrs. Jesse W. Nicholson. will preside.
After the meeting refreshments will be
served. 1t is hoped that the women will
come and bring some friends with them.
Complying with a request contained in
petition signed by all resident members
Of the Rockville bar. Judge Edward C.
Peter has signed an order directing that
the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
in the court house here. be kept open every
day in the year. excepting Saturdays and
Sundays. from $50 A. M. until P. M.
On Saturdays the order directs that the
Office be kept open from $50 A. M. until
Up. M. from the second Saturday in June
until the second Saturday in September.
and from the second Saturday in Septem-
Der until the second Saturday in June from
$50 A. M. until 8 P. M.
Hilleary L. 0ffutt. Jr., for the past five
years cashier of the District National Bank,
has had the responsibilities of vice-presi-
dent added to his present title. The pro-
motion came at the regular meeting of the
Nard yesterday afternoon. Mr.. 0ffutt s
nSe in the banking world. which typifes
Dis ability, has been meteoric. He began
Srunner in the old United States Trust
company fifteen years ago, and since then
mas been in turn treasurer of Continental
Trust Company and cashier of the Bank
O Kensington. at Kensington. Md. aside
from his connection with the District Ma
uonal. Washington Star of Friday.
AT the home of the brides brother. DR..
Arthur Elgin, at Poolesville. Miss Jessie
" Elsin, daughter of the late Charles F.
tlsin, Of Poolesville. and Mr.. Charles A.
Mtchey. of Haeerstown. were married last
saturday afternoon in the presence Of the
members of the two families and a few
intimate friends. Rev. E. P. Wroth. Of
Laurel. Nd, formerly rector of the Episco-
pal Church at Poolesville. performed the
ceremony. The home was attractiveiy
decorated. Preceding the ceremony lunch
con was served, and Immediately following