Evening star., 1923-10-13
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. October 13 (Spe-
cial).-James F. Mcconnell and Nell
son A. Relay, both of Washington,
were fined $500 and 5000. respectively,
by Judge Samuel Riggs in the police
court here following their conviction
on charges of violating the local op-
tion law of the county by having in
toxicating liquor in their possession
with the intention of selling it. They
are being held in Jail here until they
are able to raise the money, which
they say they will do within the next
day or two.
The two men were arrested when a
house, near White Oak, this county,
of which they were in charge. was
visited by Chief OF Police Charles T.
Cooley and several of his men a day
or two ago. The officers found in the
shack a still of a capacity of a hum
whisky and d large quantity of
whisky mash. The officers took
charge of the still and liquor and
dumped the mash.
Wife Sues for Divorce.
Mrs. Myra c. Harris of Takoma
Park, this county, has instituted suit
in the circuit court here for a limited
divorce from George F. Harris, jr,
also of Takoma, and asks the court
to allow her alimony and counsel fees.
She charges that the conduct of the
defendant was so cruel toward her
and that he was so given to the use
of intoxicating liquor that she was
forced to leave him on October L.
The couple, according to the bill, We're
married in Rockville June 4, 1916,
and have no children.
Another resident of Takoma Park
Mrs. Gladys May Joeb, has instituted
divorce proceedings in the circuit
court here. She charges that on No
dlCnrfad
after she and her husband, David
George Joeb, now resident OF Lin
ton, n. c., had lived together in
riage. She also asks the court to
award her the custody of the couples
only child, Joseph NJ. Joeb, aged
three years, and to allow her other
Both plaintiffs are represented by
Attorney John A. Garrett of Rock
willie.
Marriage Licenses.
Licenses have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Gertrude f. Demp-
sey and Melvin p. Waltz, both of Bal
timore, and Miss Mary L. Perry and
Eugene r. II. Williams. both of
Washington.
For violations of the motor vehicle
regulations the following have paid
fines or forfeited collaterals in the
Il. L. Roebush. S12.25, and B. f. Nc
Cormick, S1.50.
Mrs. Sarah c. Plummer a long
time resident of Bethesda district,
died at her home near Bethesda a
day or two ago, aged siXtythree
years, her death being due to a COM
plication of diseases. The funeral
took place this morning from the
home, Rev. DR.. Davis conducting the
services. Burial was in the Bethesda
Presbyterian cemetery.
Marriage Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benton G.. Ray of
Happy Valley, Va, former well
known residents of this county, have
announced the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Eleanor Merryman
Ray, to Frederick Sprigg Hays Of
GAINESVILLE, this county. The mar
riage took place Wednesday at the
home of the brides parents and was
an elaborate affair. Rev. P. Rowland
Wagner, pastor of the Rockville Bap-
hist Church, performed the ceremony.
In addition to other addresses he
ds scheduled to deliver in this county
hext Wednesday afternoon and even
ing, Alexander Armstrong, republican
candidate for governor, will speak
hn the evening at Silver Spring. The
Injecting also will be addressed by
candidates on the county ticket and
Others.