Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-01-11
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Town and Country.


Town and Country.
Richard L. Waters. representing. the
Rockville Development Company, has sold
for Sheriff H. Clay Plummer to Frank Reed,
of Washington, six-room house in Gath
ersbure for $500.
Miss Lulu Roberta Richardson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Robert J. T. Richardson. of
Colesville, and Mr.. Leonard B. Edwards, of
the same locality, were married by Rev.
Nolan B. Harmon. Jr., pastor of the Meth
odist Church here.
Because Of removal from the town. VIII
bur Carroll recently resigned as member
of the Town Council Of Glen Echo, and at
a special election Oliver NJ Freeman was
chosen in his stead. The new members
term will expire in May. 1925.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be held at the residence Of Mrs. E. P.
Weaver, in Rockville, on Tuesday. Janu-
ary 18th, at 2:30 P. M. Every member is
expected to attend.
A temperance community service will
be held at the Friends Meeting House.
Sandy Spring. on Sunday. January 18th,
at 8 P. NJ, to be addressed by Rev. o. L.
Jones, superintendent of the Louisiana
Anti-Saloon League, to which all are cor
daily invited.
F. Barnard Welsh. of this town. has been
made member of the law firm OF Daw-
son & Dawson, of Rockville, and the firm
name hereafter will be Dawson, Dawson &
Welsh. Mr.. Welsh, who is son Of the
late William W. Welsh. practiced law in
the West for several years.
Rev. Ignatius Smith. of the Dominican
House of Studies. Catholic University. will
deliver an address in St. Mary's Hall here
the evening of Sunday. January 18th.
at 80 O'Clock. under the auspices of the
Rockville Branch Of the National Council
of Catholic Men. The public is cordially
invited.
The bursting of the hot water compart-
men: Of range in the home of j. j.
MarkIey, Isis town. last Sunday morning,
causing hot GOALS to be scattered in all
directions. threatened a serious fire. but
when volunteer firemen arrived they found
that members of the family had extin-
Guished the flames.
John M. Dennis, who was reelected
Treasurer of Maryland by the General As
sembly last Tuesday afternoon, was &C.
corded the compliment Of having his choice
made unanimous After the vote had
been cast for the regular party nominee
the Republican floor leaders in each house
made the motion for unanimous action,
which was carried without dissent.
For violating the local option law of the
county, by having intoxicating liquor in
his possession with the intention Of SELL
ing it, Benjamin Shanholtz was fined $500
and costs by Judge Samuel Riggs in the
police court here. He was also sentenced
to twelve months in the house Of correc-
ton, but that part Of the sentence was
suspended pending his good behavior.
They Work For The Farmers-Do you
know what the government scientists in
Washington are doing? A part of their
work is for the farmers of the nation--work
which means big things for the farmers of
today, Read an especially interesting arti-
Gle on this subject in the magazine of The
Washington Star. Sunday. January 18th.
Order your copy from your newsdealer to-
day.
Rockville Millinery and Notion Shop.
A full line of winter coats, sport and dress
designs, some fur-trimmed and side-fas-
tened, all smart styles in the wanted shades.
Our display of winter dresses and hats will
attract your attention. both in price and
variety of style. We would be glad to
have our customers see our stock Of goods,
as we carry many other things not men
toned.
The Newcomb Club Of Bethesda met on
Perry, the president. Mrs. Hane. in the
chair. Regular business was transacted
and reports Of committees made. Arrange
ments were made for food sale on Janu-
airy 18th at the home of Miss Riley. A
paper on Famous Women in Literature
was read by Mrs. Peyton Whalen. After
adjournment refreshments were served by
the hostess.
John A. Garrett, elected in November
States Attorney for this county to succeed
Thomas L. Dawson, subscribed to the oath
of office before the clerk Of the circuit
court here Monday. He will serve but
three years. instead Of the usual four. the
law enacted by the last legislature pro-
vidine for fewer elections having short
ened the term to fit in with the plan for
four-year terms for all county officers after
the next three years.
Miss Mary E. Matthews. daughter of Mr..
Joseph j. Matthews. Of Montrose. and Mr..
Paul B. Kelchner. Of this town. were married
Monday at the rectory Of St. Mary's Catho-
lie Church here by Rev. John 7. Coolahan.
pastor of St. Mary's Church. Mrs. Joseph
o. Matthews. sister-in-law Of the bride,
was matron of honor. and her brother, Mr..
Joseph o. Matthews. was best man. Only
a few members Of the two families wit
messed the ceremony. Mr.. Kelchner is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Kelchner. Of
this town.
At the request of John A. Garrett who
last Monday became States Attorney for
this county. the County Commissioners
have passed all order placing Lawrence
Claeett of the county police force at the
service Of the States Attorney for what
ever duties he might be needed. The