Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-03-06
Following an illness of only few boura

Following an illness of only few hours
Mrs. Amanda Darby, widow of Nathan Oar.
BY and lifelong resident Of this county
died on Wednesday Of last week at hel
home in Gaithersburg. aged 72 years. She
was the daughter of the late Nathan j.
Walker and the mother of Ira Darby, Of
Gaithersburg. Although her death was
sudden and unexpected, she had been more
or less an invalid since an attack of pneu.
monia about year ago. She was a sister
OF Nathan A., John w.. Crittenden, James
X. and McKendree Walker. and Mrs. Mir.
lam Carlisle and Mrs. Cornelius Browning
all of this county.
Benjamin Franklin Crown, long resident
OF this county, died Sunday at Tenley-
town, D. c., aged so years. He had not
been in good health for some time, but his
condition did not become alarming until
a few hours before his death, which was
due to heart ailment He is survived by
his wife, formerly a Miss Elliott of this
county; son and daughter. He was a
brother Of Harvey Crown of Washington,
Mrs. Howard Crawford of Gaithersburg and
Mrs. Vinson Sparrow of Ohio. The funeral
took place Tuesday afternoon and burial
was in Rockville Union Cemetery. Mr.
Crown was a son of the late Benjamin F
Crown.
A series of evangelistic meetings will be
held at the Rockville Christian Church.
beginning March 18th. and will continue
until March goth. or longer if the interest
demands. Rev. Harvey Baker Smith. pastor
of the Columbia Heights Christian Church.
Washington. D. c.. will do the preaching
Mr.. Smith is very pleasing speaker and
the church is fortunate in securing his
services. We feel sure the people of Rock
vile will fully appreciate him and enjoy
his splendid messages. The services will
begin at 1880 O'Clock each evening. There
will be good singing and welcome for ALL
Keep these dates in mind and plan to
attend these services.
The contract for the erection of an engine
house and headquarters for the Rockville
Volunteer Fire Department has been let
to Frank H. Karn. of this town, who ex-
poets to begin work on the structure within
the next Jews days and complete it by
early summer. The building, which will
be of brick and tile and cost about $25 900.
will be two stories high. On the first floor
will be the engine room, community
room, library and kitchen equipped for
serving banquets. etc., and the second
floor will contain 10 modern office rooms.
Hot water heat and all other conveniences
will be installed. The building will occupy
a site opposite the court house, recently
purchased from the estate Of the late Judge
Edward C. Peter.
Mr.. Michael A. Foley announces the
marriage of his daughter. Miss Agnes Zita
to Mr.. Henry Renshaw Maeruder. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Vincent Maeruder. of Be.
thesda. Md. on February 23rd The cere
mony was performed by Rev. Franci!
Cavanaugh. pastor of St. Martins Catholic
Church, Washington. only the members Of
the immediate families being present
Miss Foley was becominely dressed in a
gown Of mauve crepe-satin with hat to
match and wore corsage Of sweetheart
roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Rose
Thomas. the maid of honor. wore a gown
of turquoise blue crepe-satin with hat to
match and corsage of pink sweet peas
Mr.. Warren Vincent Maeruder. Jr.. wat
best man for his brother Immediately
following the ceremony a wedding break
fast was served. after which Mr.. and Mrs
Magruder left for a short honeymoon
through the South.