Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-04-24
Eutal aud Rersuual.
Town and Country.

St. Mary's Catholic cemeteries during the
coming season. Apply to Mrs. Lee 0ffutt,
Rockville, Md.
A dance for the benefit of the Rockville
Base Ball Club of the Montgomery League
will be held in St. Mary's Hall, Rockville,
on Friday evening, May 9Th. Tickets
$3.50.
Elizabeth King, tried on the charge Of
straneling her infant child to death, was
found guilty of manslauehter in a verdict
returned by a jury in the circuit court
here on Monday last.
The Parent Teacher Club of Olney school
will hold an entertainment and pie social
in Olney Grange Hall on Wednesday even
ind. April 29th. for the benefit Of the
school. Everybody welcome.
The ladies of ST. Bartholomew Episco-
nal Church, Laytonsville, will serve
supper in the basement Of the church on
Saturday, May End, at S P. M. Supper.
so cents Fancy articles and cake for sale.
ANY one along the route desiring to
come to the Republican club meeting in
Rockville on Monday. April 9th, can catch
the bus from Baltimore. Buses will leave
Union League Clubhouse, Baltimore, Mon
day at 8 A. M.
In the place of Miss Virginia Jones. of
this town, who recently resigned and who
is now on visit with relatives in Ohio.
Miss Dorothy Magruder, of Gaithersburs.
has been appointed clerk in the office OF
the clerk of the circuit court here.
The Poolesville Woman's Club held its
annual election of officers on April 9th
with Mrs. H. j. White as hostess, The
officers are: President, Mrs. A. II. Mann;
vice. president, Mrs. W. E. Edmonston !;
secretary-treasurer Mrs. H. M. Claeeett.
Following an illness of several months.
Mrs. Ollie R. Linthicum, wife of George F.
Linthicum, of Gaithersburg, died on We'd
nesday of last week at the Montgomery
County General Hospital, aged So years.
She is survived by her husband and two
children.
The Federation of Republican Women OF
Montgomery county are preparing for a
big meeting on Monday afternoon, April
9th, at 2:30 O'Clock, at the Montgomery
Country Club, Rockville. The principal ad-
dress will be made by Hon. Nicholas 7.
Longworth, Speaker of the House Of Rep
resentatives.
The Ri. Rev. P. M. Rhinelander, former
Bishop of Pennsylvania. acting for the
Bishop of Washington, will administer the
Rite of Confirmation and preach in Christ
Episcopal Church, Rockville. on Sunday
morning. April 26th. 1925. at II O'Clock.
The public invited.
Miss Esther Umstead, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob R. Umstead, of this town,
and Mr.. James Francis Wilkinson. Of Ia
koma Park. were married last week by
Rev. John T. Coolahan, pastor of St. Marys
Catholic Church here. the ceremony taking
place at the rectory in the presence of
few relatives.
A three-act play, Joe Guess Wins
$1,000" at St. Martins Hall. Gathersbure.
Monday night, April 9th. at 8 O'Clock.
The play will be of interest to every farmer
milking cows for profit. Contains wit and
humor Bring your wives and enjoy a
good laugh. No charge for admission.
Under the direction of Summit Milling Co..
Gaithersbure, Md.
A free motion picture show. to which all
are invited. has been arranged by the local
Ford dealer and the county agent, w. Z.
Snarr, for Saturday, April 25th, at P.
NJ, at Poolesville. The program will in
clude feature film entitled THE Story Of
Corn" which starts with the selection of
seed corn from the field and carries the
growth of corn to the time of harvesting.
Favorable and unfavorable methods are
contrasted.
Porto Rico's Proeress.-Gideon A. Lyon
has written for The Washington Star, SUM-
day, April 26th, the STORY of Porto Rico's
Progress Under American Rule" The arti-
Gle, intensely interesting, covers little
known phases of life and conditions on
this remarkable island. II is an article
which should have close attention by all
Americans. Order your copy OF next Sum-
days Washington Star from your news
dealer today.
Every day in every way the Social Ser
vice League realizes how important ii is
to work with the children, physically quite
as much as morally. Not long ago there
came to their attention child who had
been blind from birth in one eye-the other
eye being Of course. very weak. and be-
coming weaker Glasses were provided for
the little one to strengthen the weak eye
and without doubt total blindness has thus
been prevented.
The funeral of Julian M. Howss. native
and long time resident Of this county, who
died suddenly of heart disease at his home,
at BalIston. Va, last Friday. aged 81 years,
took place at O'Clock Sunday afternoon
from the home of his son. Harry G. Howes.
in Rockville. The services were conducted
by Rev. P. Rowland Wagner. pastor Of the
Baptist Church. and burial was in Rock
vile Union Cemetery. Mr.. Howes is sur
vived by five daughters and six sons.
Alexander Garrett, a well-known and
lifelong resident of this county, died on
Wednesday Of last week at his home here,
aged II years. He had been i'll for several
months of an affection Of the heart He
is survived by his wife, formerly a Miss
Gather. and five children-Mrs. George
Israel, Of Washington; Porter Garrett. Of
Chicago; Thomas NJ. and Donald Garrett
and Mrs Frank II. Higgins. of this vicinity.