Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-04-25
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na,manent Wednesday when President
coolidge signed the gasoline tax bill.
The residence of William Skillman. al
westmoor, was destroyed by fire on Wed
nesday morning last, with its contents.
The loss is placed at about $4,000. partly
covered by insurance.
St. Mary's Guild will give masquerade
dance at the Silver Spring Armory on
Saturday, April 26th. Prizes will be given
for the best costume of lady and gent.
All come and have good time.
The Junior Missionary Society will give
an entertainment at the Methodist Church
Rockville. on Friday evening. April 25th,
at 8 o'clock. All are invited to come.
There will be silver offering taken.
There will be play called THE Neigh
bors" given at the Travilah hall on May
LIST, 1924. by the Potomac Epworth League
and for the benefit of the League. Every
body welcome. Come and bring your
friends.
Miss Alice Holmes. of Montrose. this
county, is spending the Easter holidays in
New York. Miss Bonnie Holmes is study
ing at the University of Mexico at Albu-
querque and will return home about
June LIST.
Miss Nettie Shorts. of Olney. and Mr..
VIM. G. Musgrove, of Brookeville. were
married here last week by Rev. Nolan B.
Harmon. pastor of the Methodist Church.
the cere mony taking place at the home of
the minister.
Prof. Harry S. Beall. of this town, has
announced the engagement Of his sister,
Miss Grace Elizabeth Beall. to Mr.. Clinton
A. Howes, of Washington. formerly of this
county. The wedding will take place in
the early summer.
Drs. G. v. Hartley and F. J. Broschart
having decided Floyd Benjamin. of this
county. to be of unsound mind. the County
Commissioners have directed that he be
committed to Springfield Asylum, at Sykes
vile, for care and treatment.
The Laytonsville Branch of the Woman's
Democratic Club of Montgomery county
will hold public meeting in the Wood
mans Hall. at Laytonsville. on Friday.
May End. at s P. M. Congressman Con-
nally, Of Texas. will be the principal
speaker. Both men and women are in
vited.
Hon. William D. Upshaw. of Georgia.
will speak at the Rockville Baptist Church
on Tuesday, April 29th, at s o'clock. P. M.
His subject. Building Citizens for Uncle
SAM" Golfers Weekly says. "Upshaw is
the most amazing man in Congress. "
Everybody invited
ApOplexy caused the sudden death. at
her home near Gaithersburg last Sunday
afternoon of Mrs. Caroline M. Brown. widow
of Thomas J. Brown. aged 81 years. She
is survived by a son, George Bib Brown. a
member Of the Rockville bar Mrs. Brown
was daughter of the late Judge Bib and
an aunt of George NJ. Hunter. of this town.
The third quarterly meeting of the
Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League
will be held in the auditorium of the high
school at Damascus on Tuesday. April
29th. Executive and business sessions,
followed by conference during the morn
ing. The afternoon session will be ad-
dressed by Hon. Justin Stewart and Supt.
Geo. W. Crabbe. Basket lunch. A pleasant
day is promised all who attend
Dame Fashion has supplied the Rock
vile Millinery and Notion Store with a
complete line of the latest shapes. fads.
colors and novelties in hats To complete
your spring costume. why not have a
spring dress to match in ching blue. toast.
lakewood, pearl. twis or the popular black
and white combinationH Be convinced of
the witchery of candle light by seeing
our novelty candles and holders.
Fred J. Van Hoesen. for five years
1915 to 1921-county agricultural agent
for this county. died recently in Milford,
Del. hospital, following an operation. He
Is survived by his wife. Mrs. Ethel Van
Hoesen, and a son, Bradley Van Hoesen.
The funeral took place from Franklinville.
N Mr.. Van Hoesen and family were
for several years residents Of Rockville.
but for the last few years had made their
home at Capitol View, this county.
The movement started several months
ago for the erection of headquarters and
fire engine house for the Rockville Volun-
teer Fire Department has assumed definite
shape and early construction Of an up-to-
date building is said to be assured. The
structure will adorn site. 50x60 feet, on
Perry street, opposite the court house. re-
Gently purchased from the estate Of the
late Judge Edward C. Peter at a cost Of
$500. The details have not been worked
out further than that there is a general
understanding the building will contain
quarters for the mayor and town council
and will cost between So 900 and $4,000.
DR.. Thomas B. Mcdonald. aged So years
died on Wednesday of last week. Of pneu-
monia. at his home in Cumberland, Nd.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mona
Millholland Mcdonald; son. Thomas B.,
and daughter. Anna R. Mcdonald. He
is survived also by three sisters. Mrs. John
W. Childress. Of Washington Mrs. George
G. Bradley, of Bethesda; Miss Mary J.
Mcdonald. and brother. Charles McDon-
aid. of Rockville. DR.. Mcdonald was the
second son Of the late John Mcdonald. Of
this county, major Of the United States
Army. retired. DR.. Mcdonald was consid-
cred one Of the leading physicians and
surgeons Of Cumberland. He was men,
Der Of the Episcopal Church and was
affiliated with Cumberland Lodge No. So,
B. P. o. E.
Miss Margaret E. Scherrer, for the past
hve years clerk in the Office Of the ClerI
OF the Circuit Court here. enjoys the dis