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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01

Great interest is being shown in the
coming annual meeting Of the Montgom-
cry County Federation Of Women's Clubs to
be held in the Friends Meeting House,
Sandy Spring. on May 9th. After calling
to order at 10 A. M. and disposins Of GER
tain routine business, DR.. Lewis, President
of George Washington University. will be
presented as the honor guest and principal
forenoon speaker. Following luncheon al
noon, business will be resumed and Mrs.
Mary Sherman, President Of the General
Federation of Women's (national) Clubs
and Miss Davies. County Social Service
Worker in Montgomery. will be introduced
as the chief afternoon speakers. The
officers Of the federation feel particularly
fortunate in their choice Of outside talent
The Mutual Improvement Association
and the Wednesday Club. both of Sandy
Spring. will serve luncheon to the honor
guests, the official board and the commit
tee chairmen. Coffee will be served to all
who bring their cups with their box lunch.
Ice-cream. cut cake and whole cake are to
be sold for the benefit Of the Social Ser
vice League.
All who are interested in the betterment
Of the home and community are invited
to attend this meeting. Sandy Spring may
be reached by auto or bus line.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
In Memoriafn.

Alexander Garrett. 76 years old, retired
farmer and for the last seven years a
prominent. respected and admired citizen
of Rockville. Md. died at his residence on
Wednesday. April is. 1928. at 5:35 P. NJ.
after an illness of four months from an
affection of the heart.
The funeral services were held from his
late residence on Friday, April II. 1925. at
2 p M. and were conducted by Rev. Nolan
B. Harmon. Jr.. of Front Royal. Va. form
erly pastor Of the Rockville Methodist
Church.
The beautiful home was filled with those
who knew and loved Mr.. Garrett, and who,
appreciatine his piety and amiability, were
prompted to offer the last offices Of affec-
Tomato respect to his memory. The sweet
music of the services and the touching and
sympathetic remarks of Rev. Mr.. Harmon,
combined to make the rites impressive
and lasting.
The remains were followed from the
home to the grave in Forest Oak Cemetery.
Gaithersbure. Nd. by a great number Of
sympathizine friends.
The active pallbearers included his six
nephews. namely: J. VIM. Garrett. George
F. Garrett, Frank S. Ward. Porter G. Ward.
Oscar F. Gather and Roger Shaw.
The honorary pallbearers were: George
H. Lamar. Willis B. Burdette. Winfield S.
Magruder, George C. Fry, Charles J.. Lyd-
dane and Harry A. Dawson.
Mr.. Garrett is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Mary D. Garrett; two daughters. Mrs.
George G. Israel. Of Washington. D. c.. and
Mrs. Frank H. Higgins. Of Rockville three
sons, Porter G. Garrett. of Chicago, iii. :
Thomas M. Garrett. of Rockville. and Dom
aid Garrett. student at Western Maryland
College. Westminster. Md; one sister, Mrs.
l. B. Ward. Of Hunting Hill, and one brother
Porter M. Garrett. of Omaha. Nebraska.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
Automobile Races.

Rockville will be the scene Of a big
automobile meet on Saturday. May End.
starting at 2:S0P.M.
The races, which are sanctioned by the
National Motor Racing Association. Inc.
with headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa,
and recently opened branches in Balti-
more. Nd. and Washington. D. c.. will have
entered number Of hieh-powered racing
cars that are capable of doing from 80 to
100 miles an hour.
The N. M. r. A.. while not unknown in
Maryland. has confined its racing efforts
mainly throughout Pennsylvania. New Jer-
sey and Delaware. though its cars and
drivers furnished thrills for thousands of
Marylanders during 1921 and 1922. when
they raced at Baltimore. Haserstown and
Cambridge. Since then racing has prac-
tically been dead issue. excepting here
and there a Fair staged races. but the de-
mand for N. M. R. A. races by fans who
follow the game became so great that
regular headquarters were opened In Bal
timore and Washington. il being the pur-
pose Of the association not only to furnish
racing talent for Fairs. but to arrange
racing dates about every two weeks apart.
The N. M. r. A. has enrolled In its mem
bership about IS racing cars. embodyine
a dozen different makes, in fact. every
make Of car that has gained any promi-
hence on the dirt track In the past five
years is registered N. M. r. A. car.
thereby assuring those who turn out to see
the sport good variety of cars.
Auto racing has its thrills. 1t is so thrill
ing that some people refrain from seeing
them. but with careful. seasoned racing
drivers ii is safe sport. barring accident,
and those thrills lure thousands the coun-
try over to witness the game.
Six events are down on the afternoons
program. opening with one mile time trials
for a track record; next. special match
race between three cars making fastest
time in time trials; then come a match
race between Washington and Baltimore
cars. a Smile Class race. l5-mile open
handicap race, closing with Smile non
winners race.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
SPRING MERCHANDISE.

Be sure to see our new materials before
deciding on your spring requirements
In WOOL goods, we are showing the new
crepes in plain colors and stripes.
Plain wool crepes, 36-inch special, pei
yard Csc
Stripe wool crepes. 36-inch. good quail
ity. per yard $i29 and $1.39
Wool serges. Use up to $3.50
Crepe de chimes. 40-in.. lot of colors. PEI
yard $1.50
Canton crepe. fine quality, beautiful
colors per yard $3.50
Bedding satin. 36-inch, per yard $l75
Silk poplins. 36-inch, per yard CSC
Pongees. 36-inch, per yard 75c
Masculine and taffetas, 36-inch, pei
yard $3.50 to So
We also have a nice line of wash goods
such as dress crepes, underwear crepes
linens. cotton suitings. new style prints
long cloths, nainsooks. ginghams, etc.
Spuntex silk hosiery must give you
satisfacfaction. otherwise return to us and
get a new pair. no questions asked. We
have all the new shades. including French
nude. lariat. pablo, atmosphere, zinc, pearl
spa-tan, ETC., at 81, $3.50, So
The new shoes for spring are just beau
tiful. you must see them in order to appre-
ciate the style and quality.
We have the new tans, patent and satiI
step-in, strap pumps and bow ties fo
ladies and misses. For men and boys W.
are showing the new tans. black kid anc
gun metal.
We carry a general line of mems anC
boys wear You will find here nice line
of mems and boys furnishings. including
the new cOlOrs in hats and Gang
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
Greatest Show On Earth Here soon.
Rumor Now Confirmed. Biggest Circus.
Rinelins Brothers and Barnum G.
Bailey Headed This Way,

Bringing more than eight hundred of the
worlds premier men and women stars
three hundred and fifty performing horses
and many big, new foreign features. the
Ringing Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
Circus 10 to give performances at Wash
inston. D. C.. May ID. IS and 16.
Here is partial list of its wonders: One
hundred railroad cars Five rings in place
of the three heretofore used. Six arenic
stages. One hundred and fifty trained
horses presented at one time In magnifi-
cent Equine Ballet" High-wire acts in
Producing no less than nine of the worlds
most famous dancing. somersaulting and
boundine-wire artists in single display.
Five herds Of trained elephants. A troupe
of twenty leaping and long distance jump
ing horses. and many other imposing acts
and features.
Among the host of noted performers
are the Australian Colleano; the Spanish
wizard, Mijares. Maxine. Nadia Miller and
Berta Beeson who head the congress of
high-wire artists. May With, the George
Hannaford troupe. "Phil. the MARVEL" the
Ernestos and the Rieffenach sisters are
among the seventy bareback riding cham
pions. Lillian Leitzel. Mile. Fills. the
Clarkonian- Nelson troupe. the Siegrist-Sil-
bons and the Rooneys lead the aerial dis
plays.
Entire families of famous gymnasts are
being presented. These include the Col
leano family Of eleven remarkable athletes.
the Nelson family. worlds greatest aero
bats and tumblers. the Picchianis troupe
who have come from Italy to astound with
their eymnic feats. the Mediums who per-
form upon laddars as high as the tent-top,
the Junetro troupe. acrobats Who wear tall
stills. and a host of others.
The addition of two more circus rings
has been effected by setting circular curbs
on two Of the elevated stages. This makes
it possible for Ringing Brothers to present
for the first time in history, five separate
companies of performing horses at one
time.
Gorgeous paeeants. hundred clowni
and a menagerie Of over one thousand rart
animals are part Of what is the bigges
and most amazing circus ever on tour il
America.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
This sanmsr.

If you're regular American boy, from
IL to "a years, with plenty Of pep and
patriotism, come and camp with Uncle Sam
this summer. Wherever you live, there Is
a camp for you. Uncle Sam invites you.
Good food. real uniforms. medical care.
railroad fare to and from camp-you get
them all free.
Camps last 80 days. You'll never for
get the thrill. Already $4,000 young
Americans have gone to the c. M. 7. C. s
and liked them. John Coolidge. the Presi-
dents son, is going this year.
With true Yankee pep Uncle Sam has
outdone every other country on the face Of
the globe in staging the c. M. T. c. They
are the worlds greatest man-building Gen.
tiers. and are turning out the coming world 5
greatest men. Can you afford to miss
themf No. You cannot play the game
against the fellow with the c. N. T. C.
training. and unless you get it, too, you II
soon be back number. There are thirty
running days arranged for you. each
crammed full Of hiking, drilling, shooting.
field sports. sham battles, swimming. enter
tainments, movies and weekend trips.
That's the treat which our Uncle Sam
has in store for you If you can make the
Grade.
To enter the c. M. 7. C. you must weigh
at least 100 pounds. be SO inches tall, and
IT years old during this calendar year. A
doctor must give you physical examina
ton before being accepted. Doctors In
your neiehborhood have volunteered to do
this free of charge. Your applica ton must
be indorsed by reputable citizen Of your
community.
Apply now. Tomorrow may be too late
Camps open July 1. 1925.
For further information apply to the
Commanding General. 3rd Corps Area. Bal
timore, Md, or to the undersigned.
WILLIAM F. FISCHER,
liz New York Avenue.
Takoma Park. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
Bonds FOR SALE.

The County Commissioners of Montgom-
cry county. at Rockville. Md, will receive
sealed bids for the purchase Of two hun
hundred and twenty-five (225) Montgom-
cry county School Bonds in denominations
Of $1,000 each up to IL O'Clock. NJ, on
Tuesday, the 10th day of May, 1925. at
which time the bids will be opened by
said Commissioners and the sale consum-
mated to the highest bidder for cash, il,
In the opinion of said Commissioners. such
highest bid be an adequate price for said
bonds.
These bonds are authorized by Chapter
ATS of the Acts of the General Assembly
of Maryland, 1924. and by a subsequent
resolution of the County Commissioners
are dated July l, 1925, and bear interest
at the rate of l-2 per centum per annum,
payable semi-annually on the first days of
January and July in each year at the
Montgomery County National Bank, at
Rockville, Maryland. the principal being
payable as follows:
Series IN" bonds No. 326 to No. 355,
included, payable July l. 1888, $4,000:
Series TO-" bonds No. $50 TO No. 385,
included payable July 1. 1899. $4,000
Series up" bonds No. 386 to No. AIS,
included, payable July l, 1910, $4,000;
Series 70, bonds No. 4l6 to No. 445,
included, payable July 1. l94l. $4,000 ;
Series n" bonds No. 446 to No. 480,,
included, payable July 1, 1912. $4,000
Series "S." bonds No. 48l to No. SIS
included, payable July |. 1943, $4,000:
Series IT" bonds No, SIG to No. $50
included, payable July |, 1914, $4,000
The legality of this issue of bonds will
be approved by Messrs. Niles. Wolff. Bar
ton & Morrow, attorneys at law, of Bal
timore, Maryland, and Messrs. Talbot
& Prettyman, attorneys, counsel to the
County Commissioners, Rockville. Md
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check in the sum $500 made
payable TO the County Commissioners for
MONTGOMERY county. Maryland. or by cash
in the sum of $500.
The County Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any or all bids
BENJAMIN C. PERRY, Pres't
Of the Board of County Commission
ers Of Montgomery county, Md.
BERRY E. CLARK, Clerk
apr 17-4t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01

Damages of $4,000 for alleged per-
sonal injuries are asked by Mrs. Margaret
S. Tenant. Of Washington. in suit against
the Capital Traction Company filed In the
circuit court here. The declaration sets
forth that the plaintiff was permanently
injured when an automobile in which she
was riding was struck by trolley car at
the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and
Third street. Washington, on August l4th
1924. She is represented by Attorneys
Stanley G Stone. Of Washington. and ROberi
Peter, Jr., Of Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
Notice 10 Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub.
scriber, Of Montgomery county. Md. has
obtained from the Orphans Court Of Mont
eomery county. Nd, letters testamentary
on the personal estate of
AMY HENRIETTA PLUMMER,
late Of Montgomery county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof. TO the sub
scriber on or before the 21st day OF October
1925: otherwise they may. by law. be ex-
cluded from all benefit Of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2lst day OF
April. 1925.
RUSSELL U. PLUMMER.
apr 24-6t Executor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
Notice..

The Secretary Of the Treasury announces
that the privilege of converting First 4
per cent and Second 4 per cent Liberty
Bonds into the same issues at 4 IA per
cent will terminate June 30th. 1925.
Parties desiring to make the exchange
will please present their bonds to US and
we will have them converted.
FARMERS BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY
OF MoNrGoMERY COUNTY. ROCKVILLE. MD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
Notice to Or. ditoTs

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained firm the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
of administration on the personal estate OF
JOHN T. RUSSELL.
late OF Montgomery county. deceased.
All persons. having claims agains; the
said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber on or before the 2lst day
of September. 1925; otherwise they may. by
law, be excluded from of all benefit Of said
estate. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 21st day
Of March. 1925.
HARVEY 7. BURRISS.
mar 27-6t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01

h 0ne-hnlf acre OF land
improved by 8-room fine dwelling. modern
improvements. outbuildines. located at Ger
mantown, Montgomery county, Maryland.
Three minutes walk to railroad station.
A desirable home. Apply TO
BOWIE F. WATERS,
Germantown or Rockville, Nd.
feb 20-im~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
St. Patrick Players At St. Mary's
Hall.

On Wednesday evening. May 18th. the
people Of this community will have the
opportunity of witnessing dramatic en-
tertainment at St. Marys Hall. Rockville
by the St. Patrick Players. Of Washington
D. C. The title of the play to be presented
is mistaken Mimi This organization is
the leading amateur dramatic organization
Of Washington and their performances are
marked by care and finish seldom sur
passed by professional organizations.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county. Md, letters
Of administration on the personal estate OF
MILFORD OFFUTT,
late Of said Montgomery county. deceased,
All persons having claims against said de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber. on or before the 3rd day Of Sep
TENDER, 1925: otherwise they may. by law
be excluded from all benefit Of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate ore
requested 70 make immediate payment
Given under my hand this Bird day Of
March, 1925. -
mar 1885, Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01

TOR SALE.
3 Two fine young horses and
four fresh cows.
CHARLES T. STEARN,
apr 10.4t# Travilah, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-05-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
USE ROUGH DRY
ON DAMP DAYS

OLOODl Jays anu spring
showers do not stop your
clothes from being wonder
fully laundered at The Toll
man Laundry. We will now
launder ten pounds of general
family washing for $1.20. This
is only IL cents a pound.
Your bundle is weighed dry
and ten pounds equals about
sixty assorted pieces. This is
by the Rough Dry Service.
Everything is washed, pieces
needing starch are starched
and fiat pieces are ironed and
ready to use. YOn only have
to sprinkle and iron the wear
ing apparel and the weeks
washing is done. Our wagon
will be in Town on Thurs.
day. II the wagon does not
pass your home, phone or
mail in request to us and
we will see that your bundle
is called for promptly.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-23

lyaAe, Archdnchess Tmmacolat1 of
Austria, the Duchess Of Aosta,
Prince George Of Greece, Princess
karoi Of Roumania, Princess Maria
dose Of Belgium, Princess Olga Of
Serbia ana Princess Iaag Of Hol-
land.
The entire royal family of italy.
inclnding the Aosta and Gcnoa
branches, were in attendance.
4 touch Of martial brilliance
was given the wedding by the uni,
forms Of the men guests. The king
himself was in the respondent uni.
form Of Il marshal Of Italy, while
the crown prince. .just now become
Of age. WIS attircd proudly in his
lieutenant $ garb. Other officers
GENE in full dress uniforms.
The brides gown was Of white
aatin while the women guests wore
gowns Of dark hucs. Mer. other
than the Officers, were dressed in
morning coats and striped trousers.
Premier Mussolini, as a notary Of
the crown, had the honor Of presid-
iug with President Tittoni of the
senate IN performance Of the civil
ceremonies preceding the religious
service.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-23
shift PRISONERS
here TO RELIEVE
San DIEGO JAIL

Due TO unusually crowded conII
tioms in the San Diego JrT, -
"paying guests were received at
the local Jail this morning from san
Diego. All Of the prisoners are held
on federal charges, so Uncle Sam
will foot the bill for their board
al the Hotel Gillctt,N They are
awaiting trial.
Previous TO the arrival Of the San
Diego contingent, there were few
er prisoners IN the local institution
than al any time in the past three
years, jail officials stated.
Sheriff Bvcrs Of San Diego coun-
~, WAS trying to deal with the per
picking problem cf pntting three
prisoners where there was only
room for one, and he finally ap.
pcalcd TO Sheriff Gillet. for help.
Yesterday afternoon Under Sheriff
Bert Underwood told the San Diego
official that 90 or more men coUld
be accommodated here.
The prisoners, who made the trip
here III Il special stage. were under
the charge Of II. +. Gusweiler and a
number Of deputies, and were book
ed at the jail under the following
names: Frank j. Gordon. Thomas
Vaughn, Pompco Cato, Jesus Del
2ado, Milo VI. Cuplin, Faustina
Mesa, jose Castro. Ivan Kumbatov-
ic, Antoine Irblinic, Philic Ilic, An
ton" Marcio. ArcamOal Domenico,
Diagio Discalo, Como Ninccnzo. Ka-
ran Singh, Delft Singh, Puran Singh,
Frank G. Woodford, II. +. Lapccr.
Andres Ramus, Chu Osuka, Manual
Romero, William Crook and Fran
cisco Miranda.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-23
LOCAL MAN LEADS
LIVESTOCK MARCH
AT CAPITAL FAIR

! E1 supervisor W. II. Brooks lead
| tie million dollar procession Of Cali
! foinia live stock at the state fair
II Sacramento
! Mr.. Brooks, who is one of the
! twelve members Of the state agricul.
tural commission, was appointed by
| Governor Richardson Il wear and Il
half ago. BY virtue of his member
I ship in this commission, Mr. Brooks
{ is II state fair director and served
! this year on the track and livestock
/ committees.
Until the appointment Of Mr..
PrCoks. Imperial County has been
! unrcprescnted on the state fair
board. His appointment, however,
is Indicative Of the policy being pur-
sued by Gov. Richardson, who has
appointed four members for terri
tory south of Los Angeles during
his term Of office.
The state fair this season was,
according to Mr.. Brooks, of decided
educational Importance. An attempt
is being made by the directors to
anusemcnts. substituting instead
splendid exhibitions of California S
own live stock, farming ana other
industries.
Increase in Exhibits
While no 1--we stock, with the eX-
ccEtion of horses, was shown at the
1924 fair, practically all depart
monts this year showed an increase
over the numbers exhibited in 1923.
Six hundred horses as compared with
rs in 1929; 337 dairy cattle com
pairing with 2sG, - milk goats
against %: 42S swine compared with
ils; and 800 sheep compared with
@3> give an idea of the increased in
terest in the competitions. Beef
cattle formed the only class where
this fall s record was no in excess
Of two wears ago. OF the 600
hoises. l39 were racing animals. the
remainder being entered for prizes.
"A number Of exceptionally fine
show animals were entered III all
classes this year, Mr.. Brooks stat
cG. ''There was an excellent show
ing of Holstein dairy stock from
Chino shown by the California Jun
ior Republic school. \ hog weigh
ing $50 pounds and others nearly us
large attracted considerable attcn-
tion. There were many fine Here
ford. Angus and short horn beef
cattle, also Holstem, jersey. Ary-
shire, Guernsey and milking short
horn dairy cattle. The fruit en-
habit was good; the poultry. sheep
;u!d rabbit exhibits were particular
~ worthy of mention.
"While Mr.. Brooks states that he
realizes that the fair comes at Il
period when it is particularly hard
for Imperial Valley farmers to eX-
hibit he believes it may be possible
to have some Imperial Valley prod
nats at next wears fair. San Ber-
nardino, Orange and Riverside coun-
ties were represented this wear for
the first time and Mr. Brooks be;
hcves that this growing interest on
.he part of other southern counties
will soon spread to include Imperial.
a camp for 300 high school boys
and their instructors on the fair
grounds this year was particularly
worthwhile feature. Mr.. Brooks
expressed the hope that some FL
Ccltro boys mi ght be able to attend
next year S camp. Further details
regarding this will be published at
Il later date.
Mrs. Brooks and Miss Irene
Brooks motored to Sacramento with
! Mr.. Brooks for the fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-23
slAYs BIG MOUNTAIN
LION AFTER TUSSI.E e

PORTERNILLE, Cal. Sept. %. -
y big mountain lion which attacked
and badly injured a young burro was
exhibited here today by George
Nray, rancher. Other burros were
trying to attack the lion, when he
heard the commotion. At first his
gun jammcd and he entered the
fight by hitting the lion over the
head to dislodgc him from tie bur
ro's back. AS the lion and burro
rolled down Il gully, Wray said he
got his gun working. Two shots
dispatched the lion.