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Evening star., 1923-01-21
OVERRULED BY COURT,
Motion Made to Quash Information
in Dry Law Case.

A motion to quash the information
against Mrs. Elizabeth Hecht, charged
with violating the national rrohibi-
ton Iaw-sale and possession-was
argued before Judge John P. McMa-
hon in the United States branch of
Police Court yesterday by Attorney
A. D. Smith. for defendant. The gov
ernment was represented in an ex-
haustive brief of twenty-three pages,
drawn by Special Assistant District
Attorney David A. Hart, in which the
court held concurrent views The
motion was overruled.
The question at issue, as advanced
by the counsel for defendant, was
that the Police Court has no jurisdic-
tion to try the case, the only au-
thority vested in the Police Court
being to hold the defendant for the
action of the grand jury. Attorney
for defendant was given three days
in which to file a new motion and also
TO change the plea, IL desired.
Unless q writ of prohibition Is filed,
this case will come up for trial early
this week.
Evening star., 1923-01-21
Statistics. Show
D.C.Far Behind
In School Budgets

Four cities In the United States
with populations ranging between
100000 and 100000 devoted a
larger percentage of their munich
pal expenditures to public schools
in 1890 and 1921 than did WASH
ington, figures. made publici yes
terday by the bureau of education
show. The statistics were COM
piled after study OF the expenses
OF municipal departments in 174
cities.
The following table shows the
percentage of municipal funds de-
voted to schools in the cities with
populations between 100000 and
100000:
Minneapolis, ss.s; Cincinnati,
S4.5: Seattle. 32.4: Indianapolis,
BIB; District of Columbia, 30.5, and
New Orleans, 26.S.
Evening star., 1923-01-21
TAX CLERKS At DINNER.
Texas House Member Addresses
Railroad Section EMPLOYEES.

Employees of the railroad section,
income tax unit. bureau OF internal
revenue, held dinner Tuesday night
at the City Club.
Representative Box of Texas ad-
dressed the employees. as did A. T..
Elkins, chief of the section; A. d.
Furlong, assistant chief; l. NJ. Simp-
son and w. H. Olds.
F. l.. Warf1eld acted as toastmaster
Musical numbers concluded the pro-
gram.
Evening star., 1923-01-21
CHANCE TO GO ON STAGE.
Two Tall Young Men Wanted by
Rams Head PLAYERS.

Are you a tall young man. inter-
ested in stage work, desiring OK
perience, desirous of being tried out
in very small parts?
If SO, the Rams Head Players can
use two of your kind in it's forth
coming production of "Grania," set
for January 81.
Director Robert Bell will interview
candidates tomorrow or Tuesday at
1870 o'clock. 1t is announced that
the Rams Head Juniors have been
formed, composed Of players and
student playwrights.
1t is stated that the juniors" are
to be encouraged by the RAMS Head
Players, but their plans and activities
Will be allowed to develop quite
independently of the latter
Evening star., 1923-01-21
MISS HARVARD TO SING.

Under the auspices of the Washing
ton Kiwanis Club, Miss Sue Harvard
is to give a song recital in the ball
room Of the City Club Tuesday. Miss
the only woman member OF Kiwanis,
having been given honorary member
ship In appreciation Of her unselflsh
service for the organization.
Evening star., 1923-01-21
Makes the Deaf Hear
Remarkable Invention Enables tn,
Deaf to Hear All Sou nds Clearly


Every one who is troubled with deafness
in any form will be interested in the an
nuoncement of the Dictograph Products
Corporation, Suite 1908. No. go West
42nd street. New York, that they have at
last perfected a device which will enable
every one whose auditory nerve is not en-
tirely destroyed to hear as perfectly as
one whose hearing is normal. To test it
thoroughly they sent it to number OF
people who had been deaf for years, and
they report most gratifying results. Many
state that they hear the slightest sound
with perfect ease and that their natural
hearing has been greatly improved.
The manufacturers are SO proud OF their
achievement and so confident that every
deaf person will be amazed and delighted
with It,, that they offer to send 1t to any
one BY prepaid parcel post on ten days
free trial. They do not ship G. o. D., nor
do they require any deposit. but send it en-
tirely at their own risk and expense, al
lowing the user ten full days to try It
and decide whether they want to keep it
or not. As there Is no obligation whatever,
every one who Is troubled with deafness
In any form should take advantage of this
liberal free trial offer. Just send them
your name and address for descriptive lit
erature and free trial request blank.-Ad
vertfsement.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Democratic Women Organize.

A large gathering of Democratic women
of Kensington met the past week at the
home of Mrs. Alfred Ray and formed the
Kensington branch of the Woman's Demo-
cratic Club Of Montgomery county.
The meeting was conducted by Mrs. W.
W. Skinner. who introduced the county
president. Mrs. Jesse W. Nicholson. Mrs.
Nicholson outlined the purpose of the club
and urged the women to form a branch,
which they did. and elected the following
officers for the coming year:
Chairman, Mrs. W. w. Skinner; first
vice-chairman. Mrs. Lewis Merriam; Sec
ond vice-chairman. Mrs. Eugene Jones
third vice-chairman. Mrs. Richard Green
secretary. Mrs. John T. Williams; treasurer
Mrs. Alfred Ray; executive committee Mrs
M. k.lBarroll, Mrs. Wilson Townsend. Mrs.
Charles r. White. Mrs. Arthur Hess, Mrs
John Rainey. Mrs. George johnson. Mrs.
Victor Haueard. Mrs. George Peter, Mrs.
Lawrence Smoot. Mrs. Gus M. Kline, Mrs
L. M. Cleveland. Mrs. W. A. Twombly.
The club decided to hold its meeting once
each month. the next will be in January al
the home of the chairman. Mrs. Skinner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Community Meeting.

On Sunday evening. at 7:30 o'clock.
there will be community meeting in the
Rockville Christian Church. The carols
which will be sung on Christmas Eve will
be sung and the following program:
Presiding. Rev. S. J. Goode.
Hymn. Joy to the World. with Girls
Friendly leading.
Scripture reading Rev. M. F. Minnick.
Invocation. Rev. Malone.
Hymn, Hark. the Herald Angels Sing.
Address. Community needs discovered
and disposed of by the community" Rev.
P. R. Wagner.
Hymn. Oh. Little Town Of Bethlehem.
Address. Christmas as opportunity to
create a community Consciousness. Mr..
F. B. Welsh. - --
Hymn. Silent Night, Holy Night.
Address. The agencies which our COM
munity has with which to do its work. -
Rev. Nolan Harmon.
Prayer. hymn, collection. benedictiOn.
The public is cordially invited to be
present.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Darnestown Items.

The pastor, Rev. j. W. Lowden, being
lndisposed last Sabbath. the pulpit was
occupied by Rev. John R. Henderson, of
Rockville.
On next Sabbath. December 2Srd, the
services will be appropriate to the day.
The pastor will preach and the choir will
render special music.
On Christmas morning. Tuesday, Deem
Der 25th. the Y. P. S. C. E. will conduct a
sunrise prayer meeting in the auditorium
at 7:2O O'Clock. This meeting will be led
by Mr.. j. W. White. and cordial invita-
ton is extended to all. Last year we had
over fifty present.
On Christmas evening. beginning at s
O'Clock. there will occur the annual exer-
cises of the Sabbath School, There will
be special exercises by the children and
music by the choir. Candies. oranges and
other gifts will be distributed. There will
be an offering taken in behalf of the Near
East Relief Fund.
On Friday evening the regular prayer
service.
On Monday evening. December 3lst, the
Y. P. S. c. E. will hold a social in the
basement to begin about 8 p. M. This
will be open to the entire CONGREGATION
and good time may be expected. Ice
cream. cake, etc.. will be served At the
close of this social there will be the annual
watch-night. service to begin at about
1l:30 P, NJ, and a cordial invitation is
extended to all.
One of our popular young men has just
entered the bonds of matrimony. On
Saturday evening. December 9Th. at the
home of the parents Of the groom. Mr.. Lee
Howard. of Jamestown, and Miss Cath
crime Denie, of Brooklyn. N. Y, were made
man and wife. the ceremony being per-
formed by the Rev. J. W. Lowden. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard will reside in Washing
ton, D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Club Notes.

Mrs. Enoch G, johnson, chairman Of APP
piled Education. presided at the Better
Schools rally held In Rockville on Thursday
evening at the high school, under the
auspices of the Montgomery County Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs. DR.. William
Mather Lewis, president of the George
Washington University. made the princi-
pal address of the evening. He declared
the need for better education Of every one Of
our citizens is more urgent today than ever
before in history and advised every one
to take a more active interest in school
affairs.
Supt. Edwin W. Broome spoke briefly
on solving problems met with in school
supervision. The Citizens Band. under the
leadership of Prof. C. W. Smoot, of Bethesda.
played in good style popular selections.
Mrs. James H. Jones, president Of the
Federation. outlined the work the club
women are doing on behalf Of education
in the county.
The Committee Of Applied Education Of
the Montgomery County Federation of
Women's Clubs met Tuesday at the E. v.
Brown school. Chevy Chase. The following
committee has been appointed to judge the
posters which are submitted by all the pub
lie schools in the county in competitive
exhibition held at the Rockville High
School: Mrs. Josiah Jones Of 0lney. Mrs.
Robert Hickerson of Germantown. Mrs.
Lewis Call Of Garrett Park, Miss Florence
D. White of Bethesda. Miss Mary Nichols
of Sandy Spring and Mrs. Benjamin T.
Elmore of Alta Vista.
The members then adjourned to the resi-
dence of Mrs. A. B. Crane to hear DR. VIM.
Burdick. supervisor Of Physical Education
of the Maryland public schools and Direc-
tor of the Playground League Of Maryland
who was the guest and speaker at the
meeting Of the Woman's Club Of Bethesda.
The Newcomb Club Of Bethesda met on
December 7th at the home of Mrs. Edward
There was full attendance OF
members and large number Of guests.
The guest of honor was Mrs. Mitchell Car
roll, who spoke on The Netherlands and
Queen Wilhelmina's "SiIver Jubilee" Mrs.
Carroll gave interesting side-liehts on this
ceremonial. she having been present in
when. through the courtesy Of
the American Minister. she viewed the
pageant from the diplomatic box. The
club recessed until January 4th. at which
time Mr. C. W. Seibel will give talk on
Radio.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21

For violating the local option law of the
county. by having intoxicating liquor in
his possession with the intention of selling
it. Joseph W. Cain. of Washington. pro-
prietor, of the Rock Spring Club, on the
Conduit Road. will either have to spend
the next six months in the house of cor
rection or pay a fine of $500 and take up
his abode at the county jail for the next
thirty days. He was given the choice by
Judge Samuel Riggs, following his convic-
ton In the police court here. and he is
now in jail here trying to make up his
mind which end Of the sentence to select.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Montgomery County Honor Roll.

In each issue of this paper for the next
six weeks will appear partial alphabet
cal list of all men and women from this
county who served their country during
the late World War. 1t is realized that
this list will not be complete and it is re-
quested that all relatives and friends of the
the ex-service men and women of Mont
gomery county notify the editor of this
paper or Harold c. Smith, Commander of the
Henderson, Smith Edmonds Post, Ameri-
can Legion. Box 1877. Rockville, Maryland.
of any correction or omission. This list
will be permanent record for the Ameri-
can Legion and the State of Maryland and
will not under any condition be used for
advertising purposes.
H. C. SMITH,
Commander.
Talbot. William r, Rockville: Taylor.
John W. Sellman; Thompson. C Dewey
Germantown; Thompson, Edgar D. Rock
Vile; Thompson. Hugh o; Thompson, Hugh
r. Rockville Thompson. R Alva; Thrasher
Albert L; Thrasher VIM T; Tibbitts, Cor
don C; Timmons. James H; Tolson. Rob-
ert L. Rockville; Tolson, Walter F, Rock
Vile; Toone. John; Toone. William G !;
Townsend. W L. Kensington; Trail, Clar-
ence A. Sellman Trout. Henry T; Truitt,
Vale. Garrett Park; Trundle, o c, Gath
ersburg; Tucker, Arthur, Tennallytown !;
Turner, Charlie.
Van Hoesen. James B, Rockville Van
Hoessen. j Bradley; Van Horn, Ernest A ;
Van Horn. George L; Van Tassel, Albert
L: Virts, Roy M; Vaughn, Hunter W.
Waddeil. Claude; Wagner. John, Ken
sinston Wagner, Harry A; Walker, F C.,
Gaithersburg; Walker. Joseph; Wallace,
Ricardo F; Wallace, Richard F; Walter.
John. Germantown; Walter, Leonard T,
Cabin John: Walter. Malcolm D; Walter,
Sidney; Ward. Charles L; Ward. Francis
V. GAINESVILLE Ward. John. Gaithersburg;
Ward. Leslie. Gaithersbure Ward, Wilson !;
Warfield. Gather. Rockville; Warield'
Griffith, Rockville; Warfeld. Robert L A,
Rockville; Waters, Clinton c.; Waters, Geo
E; Warthen. Willard Watkins, A Guy.
Rockville Watkins. Archie b; Watkins.
Bates E; Watkins. Guy A; Watkins. Otis
L; Watkins, Paul; Waugh, VIM, Kensing-
ton; Weller. Joseph H; Welsh, Frank B.,
Rockville; Welsh. Harry A, Rockville !;
Welliver. Edward M; Wells. John NJ;
Whalen, Jas o: White. Byron D. Pooles-
vile: White. Henry G. Sellman; White.
Joseph M. GAINESVILLE; White, Pinkney M.
Dickerson; White, Wellstood. DickersOn !;
Whitney, W L; Whip. Bryan; Wilbur.
G A. Kensinston; Wiley, Carroll, Gath
ersbure; Williams. Francis 7, Poolesville !;
Williams. Henry R, Poolesville; Wilken-
son, Fay E. Bethesda; Wilkinson, Gilbert
D, Bethesda Wilson, Edward S; Wilson.
James M; Wilson. Norman E; Wilson,
William v, Rockville Windham, Camden
Windsor. Zachariah T; Wolfson. Alfred.
Rockville; Woodland, Asbury R; Woodfield
Bradley M. Germantown; Woodfield, Geo
P: Woodson. Allare V Woodward. F A
Wright. Haddox R. Derwood; Wright, Wal
ter E; Wright. Wallace W.
Young. Calvin o; Young Charles S.
Zilmer. Edwin A; Zimmerman, Marvel,
Hyattsville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Teachers Entertained.

The High School teachers of Montgomery
county were entertained on Wednesday,
December 18th, at the PoolesvlIIe high
School.
The speaker of the evening was Mr..
Pyle, president of the High School Teach
ers' Association. who gave an interesting
and instructive talk on Laws of Learning.
His general theme was the following law,
Learning mainly comes by the law Of
effect. Any movement of mind or body
that succeeds Tor brings satisfaction has
for that reason better chance of being
used again. Similarly any movement that
fails has smaller chance. This better
Cor less) chance of being used again we
call learning. The greater the feeling Of
success or failure (satisfaction or annoy
ance) the more definite the learning
Fitzpatrick.
The following program was rendered !:
Piano solo, Miss Reynolds; duet. Miss BOr-
deaux and Miss Gartrell: reading. Mrs.
Bagley.
Delicious sandwiches and coffee were
served by the Economics Department
under the supervision Of Miss Barnsley.
The rest of the evening was spent in play
ing games and dancing.
An evidence of the awakened interest
in the schools Of today was the many
patrons who were present and who took
part in the discussion with the teachers.
The next meeting will be held in the
Gaithersburg High School in the early part
of January.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
To The Public.

The patrons Of the Rockville postoffice
are hereby notified that the Postmaster
General has approved an amendment to
the postal laws and regulations. as the re-
suit of which rural carriers will be granted
Christmas Day as a holiday. There will
be no delivery on rural routes on Christ
mas Day. However, this Office will be
open to the public on Sunday. December
23rd, from 8 A. M. to IL NJ. and from 6
to s P. M.
. HARRY A. DAWSON,
Postmaster.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Agricultural Society.

The annual meeting of the Agricultural
Society of Montgomery County was held
here on December 18th.
Ballotins for directors resulted in the
election of C. G. Holland. Perrie E. Waters.
L. W. Barnsley, Henry White. William A.
Waters, Emory Ricketts,. John B. Diamond,
Jr.. Harry J. Hunt. VIM. j. Thomas. c. L.
Gilpin. Jas. D. King. Jas. C. Christopher.
Thomas l. Fulks, James R. King. L. A.
HOLMAN and j. P Fitzgerald.
Treasurer Eugene Cissell made the fol-
lowing report:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Have You Joined ?

Men and women Of all classes clerks
lawyers. railroad men. doctors. bookkeep-
ers-are joining our Christmas Savings
Club which started few days ago.
The first deposit is very small name
your own amount and we will accept it.
The benefits grow and grow until next
Christmas. when we celebrate with big
distribution to all club members.
You. and all your family. may join our
Christmas Savings Club today and become
charter members.
FARMERS BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY.
ROCKVILLE, ND.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Keep Posted.

When you drive into town, make our
bank your first call. even If you have no
business to transact. For 1t is very likely
that we will have something Of interest to
tell you. or learn from you.
We try to keep in close touch with the
farming needs and experiences Of our ter
ritory, and serve as a clearing house for
information affecting farm economics and
all developments that may help our friends
to a progressive and prosperous year.
The MONTGOMERY County NATIONAL BANK,
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21

The board Of directors met here on
Tuesday last and elected Clarence L. Gil
pin. president; John B. Diamond. Jr.. vice.
president; John E. Nun caster. secretary
and treasurer.
Dates for the Fair will be fixed at a
meeting of the board in january, which
will be probably the third week in August
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
The Authority On Which All Bond
Brokers Rely. Why Speculate

In thirty-two years Of Wall Street expe-
rience have never personally known any
man who attained wealth through pure
speculation. sooner or later some colossal
loss occurs to wipe out all previous gains.
JOHN MOODY.
Many people who sincerely believe that
they are investing their money in safe
securities are actually throwing 1t way
in the worst type Of speculation. The
officers of this bank will be glad to discuss
your investment problems with you. and
have further provided for your use
Moody's Rating Book Service.
which will furnish you with full informa-
ton about every bond you now have or
are about 10 buy. and reliable investment
ratings on all classes Of bonds and stocks.
You are invited to take advantage Of
this service.
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK.
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21

Lille L. Nash, widow, (now Lent) to
Frank Higgins and Clifford H. kobe,t-
son, Tru tees.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
as Court of Equity. No. 4l61 Equity.
Ordered this 26th day of November, A D.
1928, by the Circuit Court for Montgu.n
cry county, as Court of Equity that the
sale made by Clifford ii. Robertson. Sur.
vlving Trustee. to Charles f. Stephens.
Rosie E. Talbot and Esther Cooley, and
reported in the above entitled cause,
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on
or before the 22nd day of December
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 22nd
day of December, 1928.
The Report states the amount of the
sale to be $l050.00.
PRESTON b. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
nov 30-td Clerk
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
1929
Ninth
Anniversary
Sale.

AN giving the public the benefit of the
below items due to fact it 8 my Anniversary
Sale Of 8 years Of successful business in
Rockville and feel it's my duty to save you
money on my staple stock.
Look at the below items and you will
save money and get AL merchandise
Sale starts December 9th to 18th, as
want to reduce stock, Come and make
your selections. III
Mems rubber high boots. regular prices
Ball Brand, SIS sale-$395.
Sheep skin coats, LIST grade, SO inches
long, regular price $l2. So $895.
Working mems trousers, corduroy Sweet
Orr brand SIS sale--$395.
Mems overcoats. new goods, fresh stock,
$38 and $40 e-$27.50
Sweet Orr Overalls. blue and white. So. so
sale-$l.95.
Sheep skin coats 80 inches long. $40
sale-$8.95.
Mems silk socks 75c and $l-69c.
Mems work heavy shoes SIS sale-$3. 95
Mems and boys sweaters $3.50 to SIS
$2.95.
Mems suits $3.50.
Boys blue serge suits $l0.95.
Everything in my store reduced in price.
A. W0LFSON,
dec 7-2t Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber Of Montgomery county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of Mont
gomery county, Nd. letters testamentary
on the personal estate of
SAMUEL 7. WATERS.
late of said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof. to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 18th day Of June. 1924; they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all bene-
fit Of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make imme-
date payment Given under my hand
this 18th day Of December 1923.
TARLTON b. STABLER,
dec 7-6t Executor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
Notice OF Survey

BY virtue Of two special warrants issued
out of the Land Office Of Maryland to
Martha M. Mowbray Of Washington City.
District Of Columbia, on the 18th day Of
October. 1928. for one acre each of vacant
land. being two small islands lying in the
Potomac River, in the Seventh Election
District Of Montgomery county. Maryland.
lying just below the Sycamore Island.
Canoe Club and near the north side Of
said river, hereby give notice that will
CONNIE ce survey OF said lands on the
oath day Of December. 1929. and con-
tinue until completed.
C. j. MADDOX,
nov 23-td* County Surveyor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21
MOTTO II.

Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville. Nd. Sept. rs. 1928.
Ordered this day that the road leading from
the Rockville pike at George E. Hamilton's
gate to the Kensington road be closed TO
public travel until further notice. The
purpose of closing this road is to repair
bridge on same, and all persons are hereby
warned that they travel this road at their
own risk.
BY urder Of the Board
BENJAMIN C. PERRY. Pres't.
BERRY E. CLARK, Clerk.
sep 28-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-12-21

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
Of administration on the personal estate of
SALLIE TAYLOR CASTLE.
late of said Montgomery county. deceased
All persons having claims against the
eaid deceased are hereby warned to OK
hibit the same. with vouchers thereof, to
the subscribers on or before the 30th day
of April, 1924; otherwise they may. by
law, be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under our hands this 30th
day Of October. 1923.
ALBERT E. BRYAN,
CECILIA BRYAN,
3l9 Elm Ave. Takoma Park. Md,
nov est Administrators.