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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Report OF The Graud Jury.

We. the Grand Juryin and for Montgomery
County. convened on Monday. November
II. 1929. and adjourned on this day, Friday,
November IS. 1929. have the honor to re-
port to the Court that we have carefully
investigated all the cases brought before
us, forty-seven in numbeE and have found
forty presentments.
In connection thereto. we have examined
one hundred and twelve Ql2) witnesses.
Careful inspection has been made of the
Jail and we find that it is being well con-
Quoted and in good condition considering
its age.
The inmates numbering eighteen in all.
the composition of which is three white
men. thirteen colored men and two colored
women. are being properly cared for.
A visit of inspection has been made to
the County Home, and judging from the
excellent condition Of building and grounds,
the employment of sanitation. well-kept
condition Of farming machinery, good con-
dition of live stock. well-stocked larder
of wholesome food stuff, the peace and
contentment Of the inmates. clearly indi-
cate excellent and efficient administration
on the part Of Commissioner Shaw and his
assistants. The inmates consist of twenty
one in number. being five white females.
eleven white males: four colored males and
one colored female.
Careful inspection and survey has been
made of the Court House, and while it is
clean and well kept. somewhat improperly
ventilated and inadequate to meet the re-
quirements Of the county's administration,
this condition has been realized by the
county officials. with the result that ar
rangements have been practically con-
cluded for the construction of a modern
and efficient court house and jail building,
and we take this opportunity of commend
ing the action of the officials who have
evidenced the foresight in making this
necessary provision so as to successfully
handle its future growth and expansion.
1t is respectfully recommended that tenn
porary provision be made to care for the
old registration books, which now are stored
in the office of the Supervisor and which.
owing to the crowded condition of said
office. interfere with its efficiency.
The office Of the Chief Of Police. under
the supervision Of Chief Monkey, is render
ing decidedly efficient service. and his en-
tire force. in conjunction with that OF the
Sheriff and his entire force, are to be COM
mended for their efficiency, particularly in
checking the wave of crime largely due to
prohibition, and this Grand Jury voices
the opinion that such violations of the
Prohibition Act are largely minor in char
acter.
We wish to commend the States Attor-
ney and his assistants for their courteous
consideration in closely cooperating with
the Grand Jury by the efficient manner in
which he has prepared all the cases for
hearing.
We commend the Bailiff for his attention
TO his duties.
Having disposed all matters submitted.
we respectfully pray to be discharged.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE P. SACKS.
Foreman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Keep Your Garage Open While Your
Engine Is Running.

The occurrence Of two deaths in Balti-
more City last week from carbon monoxide
poisoning, both OF them in closed garages.
serves as tragic warning" DR. X. II. Riley.
Director OF the State Department Of Health.
said, "of the danger that is always present.
from this deadly poisonous gas. when the
engine of machine Is kept running In a
closed space.
Carbon monoxide is always present in
the exhaust from motor vehicles trucks.
delivery wagons, automobiles and farm
machinery The GAS is colorless II has
no odor. 1t kills without warning. Tests
have shown that in three minutes the ex-
haust fumes from a running motor will
make the air of small closed garage deadly.
The gas combines three hundred times
more quickly with red corpuscles Of the
blood then oxygen does. That Is why 1t
is so deadly. II shuts out the needed oxy-
gen from the blood and kills by asphyxla-
ton.
THE only way by which the danger from
this death-dealine Gas can be avoided is
by having plenty OF fresh air in circulation
in sheds or garages where motor cars or
trucks are housed or are gotten ready for
use. No matter how cold the weather, the
windows and doors Of GARAGES should be
kept wide open while you are warming up
your engine Better STILL shove the ma
chine outside before you start the engine.
Never tinker at your truck or car 10 q
tightly closed GARAGE. When you bring
the machine indoors after using 1t, always
keep the doors Of the garage wide open.
as long as the engine is running
Another source Of danger that increases
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
AID FOR VETERANS
IS RED CROSS PLEDGE
Service and Ex-Service Men Are
Helped in All Problems.

Service to World War veterans in
hospital. for able-bodled veterans, and
for dependent families of both called
for expenditures Of $73S,O0O by the
American Red Cross during the year
Just ended. In addition, Red Cross
Chapters spent $1.96S.O0O in veteran
relief, and also for men still in service.
Although eleven years have passed
since the Armlstice. there remain
$500 disabled and sick veterans Of
the World War in hospitals, and the
peak Of the number who will require
disqualification is not expected by
Veterans Bureau authorities to be
reached until 1947. For these men,
the Red Cross must continue Its serv.
ice Of providing recreation and com.
forts, according to James L. Fleser.
vice chairman of the Red Cross.
"Under its Charter from Congress,
the Red Cross Is required to maintain
service for veterans Of wars and for
the men still in the SERVICE" Mr..
Fieser said. "The funds for this work
come from the annual roll call mem.
bership fees. In addition to the sum
spent In maintaining contact with the
veterans, the Red Cross expended
$3OS.O00 in its service to the men still
in the regular Army. Navy and Marine
Corps. The society and majority Of
Its $500 chapters handle claims for
these men for insurance. compensation
and other benefits they are entitled to
under the law. and also where neces.
sary arranges to provide for depen.
dents Of the men.
RED Cross workers are maintained
In forty-eight Veterans Bureau Hos.
pitfalls. as well as in all regular Army
and Navy hospitals, whose duty It is
to supervise recreational facilities for
the patients, and to provide small com.
forts. In the Army and Navy Hos.
pitfalls. the workers also do social serv.
Ice for the patients These tasks also
are performed at all Army Posts and
Navy Ports by Red Cross workers, and
in addition Red Cross representatives
to handle claims are established at the
majority of Veterans Bureau regional
Offices"
Mr.. Fieser urged that all citizens
enroll In the Roll Call, from Armistice
Day to Thanksgiving Day, November
II to 2S, in order to aid in supporting
this work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
NEW CROPS IN FLOODED
STATES BRING PROSPERITY

The Introduction of new habits OF
planting, following the Mississippi Val
ley food of 1927. has brought added
prosperity to farmers In many Of the
Mississippi Delta counties, according
to Red Cross officials
Almost every cabin has n fine vege
table garden, whereas cotton formerly
grew right to the doorstep. the Red
Cross states The home demonstration
and agricultural agents have followed
up the project inaugurated by the Red
Cross. Immediately after the flood Of
1927. with very gratifying success.
There is large acreage in corn.
whereas formerly cotton was the one
crop. Alfalfa has gained a firm foot
hold. and the growing of this crop is
bringing good financial returns from
the three or four cuttings each year.
Live stock also is showing improve
ment due to these new crops.
Everything considered, the Delta
sections which escaped a backwater
problem In the Spring OF 1929 are in
prosperous condition. as a result Of
the follow-up and rehabilitation by the
American Red Cross.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
RED CROSS HONOR FLAG
GOES TO NEW HAMPSHIRE

The honor flag. given annually to
the State which enrolls the greatest
percentage of its population as mem
Der Of the American Red Cross, went
this year TO New Hampshire. The de-
cision was SO close between New
Hampshire and Vermont that It hung
In the balance for time. California
ranked third In the honor LIST and Con.
necticut fourth.
final tabulatlon OF figures of the
1928 Roll Call showed a nationwide
membership OF 4.127946. The banner
rests with New Hampshire where 1t Is
hung In the State House, until the
1929 Roll Call-held between Armis
lice Day and Thanksgiving Day-is
completed and new figures available
for the 1929 winner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Rockville pike Citizens Organize.

Citizens residing along and in the vicinity
of the Rockville pike between this town
and Bethesda met on Thursday night of
last week at the Harper Country Club. near
Halpine, and effected a temporary organi-
ton for the protection Of their interests.
The plans to form All association grew out
of the recent fight over the rezoning OF
certain land in that area for industrial
purposes.
The organization named Edwin C. Bran
denburg as temporary chairman and Mrs.
John A. Holmes as temporary secretary
After appointment of several committees
the organization decided to meet again on
November 25th for the purpose of effect
ing permanent organization.
Burton p. Doyle opened the meeting and
explained to those present that the pur-
pose of the attempt TO form citizens
body was to protect the residents along
the pike and in its immediate vicinity
He said it was the only effective way of
preventing undesirable entertainments Of
business in this residential area.
The following committees were named
with instructions to report at the meeting
later in the month.
Committee on constitution and bylaws.
E c. Brandenburg. chairman Mrs. Jessie
Nicholson. Burton p Doyle. Walter Daw-
son and C. Griscom Randall.
Committee on permanent accOmmoda-
tons, Harry Eaton. chairman; Jos. Wise
Brooke Ednonston. N. G. Coplen and l..
L Nicholson. Jr.
A. M. Lake was named chairman of a
committee on organization, the personne
of which is to be named later. and the
same procedure was provided for the mem
bership committee. of which Philander
johnson was named chairman.
The organization adopted resolution
thanking the Rockville Chamber of Com
merce for its invitation to the members Of
the body to participate in the meetings of
the chamber.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Notice to Gre itors
BERRY f. CLARK. Clerk.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber of Montgomery county has obtuincd
from the Orphans Court Of Montgomery
county, Md, letters Of administration on
the personal estate of
CHARLES WYATT CROSS,
late of Montgomery county. deceased. All
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with vouchers thereof. to the sub
criber on or before the LIST day OF April,
1880; otherwise they may. by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit Of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this oath day Of
September. 1929
L0TTIE L. CROSS,
Administrative.
oct 4-6t Seneca, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Presidency Decllned.

Dr.. L. M. Christie. of Woodside. who was
elected president of the Montgomery Coun-
ty Civic Federation at the annual meeting
OF that organization last week. has de-
clined the Office on the ground that he
does not feel that he will be able to devote
the time which the office requires.
In letter to W. B. Armstrong, recording
secretary of the federation. Dr. Christie.
says; Il appreciate the high honor which
the Montgomery County Civic Federation
has conferred upon me in electing me as
president for the ensuing year. However,
fully realizing the Importance and respon-
sibilty Of the Office and knowing that
am not now in a position to devote the
time and energy to the affairs of the
federation which the office demands, in
fairness to the federation as well as to
myself must reeretfully decline to serve"
The executive committee of the fedora
tion has decided that Capt. Jos. C. Cissel.
vice president. shall act as president until
the next meeting, which is to be held the
second Monday in December at the Garrett
Park school. at which time an election will
be held to elect a new president.
Mr. Armstrong has been directed by the
executive committee to send letters to the
members of all Of the standing committees
of the federation, requesting them to con-
tinue to function until a new president
has been elected.
DR.. Christie's election came as somewhat
OF an upset at the meeting Of the fedora
tion. Robert E. Bondy. of Edeemoor. had
been nominated for the post, and appar-
emily was unopposed until W. B. Horne. of
Somerset, nominated DR.. Christie from the
floor. Mr.. Horne said that the presidency
had gone to the west side of the suburban
area since the Inauguration of the fedora
ton and suggested that the east side
should have the office this year.
Mr.. Horne said that Captain Joseph c.
Cissel, the vice president. is the logical
successor to Col. A. B. Barber. the retiring
president but declared that Mr.. Cissel had
declined to run for the Office because of
his ardous duties as counsel to the county
commissioners and captain of the Silver
Spring National Guard Company.
1t is probable that Capt Cissel will be
nominated at the next meeting. his friends
declaring that he probably will be willing
to accept the Office then.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Red Cross Drive.

Impetus to the annual roll call now being
conducted in the county by the Montgom-
cry County ked Cross Chapter was given
at dinner at the Montgomery Country
Club, Rockville. which was attended by the
executive officers Of the chapter, the chair
men of the various Red Cross branches Of
the county and the roll chairmen in various
localities Of the county.
The dinner was arranged not only in the
interest Of the roll call. but to bring to the
attention of those interested in Red Cross
work some Of the activities of the county
chapter.
Mrs. Ivan C. Weld, chairman of the
chapter, gave short address Of welcome !;
F. Barnard Welsh. Of the local bar. spoke
on the recent disastrous tornado in Mont
eomery County and the rehabilitation Of
the sufferers by the Red Cross; George M.
Hunter. president of the onteomery County
National Bank of Rockville, who was chair
man of the ward committee. explained the
ways and means of that committee.
Ira Lee Laws. of Takoma Park. told about
the work in which he is engaged in the
county in. instructing volunteer firemen in
first laid treatment Rnth Braden. Red Cross
nutritionist. discussed the nutrition work in
which she is engaged in the county under
auspices Of the county chapter. A. l..
Schaifer. National Junior Red Cross chair
man. made comprehensive report of the
junior work. and Mrs. Margaret Whitcomb,
of National Red Cross headquarters. urged
the various roll call chairn,en to speed up
their work and enlist every person possible.
Mrs. J. Somervell Dawson. secretary Of
the county chapter stated that she had
shipped to New York i04 Christmas bags
for United States soldiers in the Canal Zone
A resolution Of sympathy for the family
of James A. Watson. chairman of the Sill
yer Spring Branch. whose death occurred
few days ago. was adopted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22

Edgar Higgins. lifelong resident of this
county, died on Friday afternoon last at
his home in Rockville. aged ~ years. He
had been an invalid for several years and his
death. which was due to complication of
diseases, was not unexpected. He was
unmarried and Is survived by sister,
Miss Josie Higgins. Of this town. The
funeral took place Sunday afternoon from
his late home and burial was in Rockville
Union Cemetery. Mr.. Higgins was a son
of the late Hilleary o. Higgins, at one time
sheriff of this county.
The act Of the last legislature which
provides for a constructive service on
nonresident defendants in automobile &C.
cidents involving personal injuries, was
declared unconstitutional in all its aspects
in an opinion handed down Monday by
Judge Eugene ODunne in the Superior
Court. Baltimore. The constitutionality of
the law was raised in four suits brought
in the Superior Court to obtain damages
from non. presidents for personal injuries
sustained in Maryland. In each case coun-
sci for the respective defendant made
special appearances to object to the juris-
diction of the court.
Two members of funeral party return
ing to Washington from Romney. W. Va.
were killed last Saturday night when an
automobile skidded off the Frederick pike.
2 miles north of Gaithersbure and crashed
into a pole. The dead are Policemen Ed
gar P. Alexander. 34l3 A street. of No. IA
precinct. and Edward Arnold. of Vienna,
Va. Two other members Of the party.
Rev. Harry P. Baker, of 3040 Q street, and
Detective J. L. Billman, of the fourteenth
precinct, were injured. The men we're re-
turning in an automobile owned and
operated by Billman. from Romey where
they had attended the funeral of Police
Seret. George B. Cosnwell. noted firearms
expert. attached to the fourteenth pre-
cinct. who died Thursday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
The Authority On which All Bond
Brokers Rely. Why Speculate

In thirty-two years of Wall Street expe-
rience have never personally known any
man who attained wealth through pure
speculation, sooner or later some colossal
loss occurs to wipe out all previous gains.
JOHN MOODY.
Many people who sincerely believe that
they are investing their money in safe
securities arc actually throwing 1t way
in the worst type Of speculation. The
officers Of this bank will be glad to discuss
your investment problems with you. and
have further provided for your use
Moody's Rating Book Service.
which will furnish you with full informa-
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are ahout TO buy, and reliable investment
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You are invited to take advantage OF
this service.
TIE MONTGOMERY CouNrY NATIONAL BANK.
RocKvILLE.MD
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Democratic Women meet.

At the semi-annual meeting of the
Woman's Democratic Club of Montgomery
County, held last week at Bethesda, plans
we're outlined for the work TO be done
during the coming year. 1t is expected
that the publishing Of the Woman Demo-
crat. the club organ. will be resumed in
the spring
Mis-. Charles E. Roach. OF Friendship
Heights. was again elected president. The
other officers elected were: Miss Ruth
Shoemaker. of Bethesda. first vice-presi-
dent; Mrs Edwin A. Merritt, Of Chevy
Chase. second vice president; Mrs. Brooke
Mrs Preston b. Ray. Of Rockville. fourth
vie president Miss Laura Gilliiand. Of
Chevy Chase. i.th vice president; Mrs
ClaGelt Hilton, of GAINESVILLE. sixth vice
president; Mrs. Edward L. Pueh. of Chevy
Chase. seventh wee presid INT; Mrs. Emory
II. Bogley, of Friendship Heights. rec riding
secretary: Miss Jean W. Skinner. of Ken
sineton. corresp nding secretary Mrs. W.
I E. Perry. of Bethesda. and Mrs. John Mac
Kay, of Glen Echo. auditors.
Chairmen Of committees Program. Miss
Naomi Bogley: membership. Mrs. Robert
Saunders and Mrs Charles Woodward
legislation. Mrs George Edmonds; pub
licity, Mrs. Roger Shaw and Mrs. Joseph
Starkey: parliamentatian. Mrs. Rudolph j.
Bopp: editor of Woman Democrat. Mrs. W.
Ernest Offutt. and assistant editors. Mrs
Lawrence Allnutt and Mrs. mory H.
Boeley.
Members Of the executive board-Mrs
James C. Christopher. hrs. Vim. W. Skin
ner, Mrs. James C. Ord. Mrs. W. Ernest
Offutt, Mrs. James B. Maughlin. Mrs. VIM
J. T. Farquhar. Mrs. Robert Langley. Mrs
Emory H. Boeley. Mrs. Fred J. Bolduc and
Mrs. Lawrence Allnutt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Keep Posted.

When you drive into town. make our
bank your first call, even II you have no
business to transact. For it is very likely
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tell you. or Learn from you.
We try to keep in close touch with the
farming needs and experier ces Of our ter
ritory, and serve as clearing house for
information affecting farm economics ana
all developments that may help our friends
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
FIVE RED CROSS CAMPS
HOUSE FLOOD REFUGEES

A total OF 27.791 persons were main
taIned by the American Red Cross
in camps or In their own homes in
the three States Of Alabama. Georgia
and Florida. following the disastrous
Hoods OF early last Spring. Five
camps wore organized. OF which -four
were In Alabama and one in Florida
Small temporary camps were set up
In various places In addition to these.
but the persons not sheltered In the
five main camps soon were able to re-
turn home or TO friends and relatives
Red Cross nurses were OF all five
camps. assisting the State health au.
tlpriIics IN care OI the 5ich and IN
inoemlatlns against epIdemics
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22

at this season. comes from the car that is
kept tightly closed and into which leaky
Joint brings a gradual seepage Of carbon
monoxide gas from the exhaust. Even
very minute quantities of the gas will cause
drowsines. headache dizziness or nausea.
AS precaution against this danger. always
keep the window near the driver open far
enough TO insure a constant circulation of
air from the outside"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-11-22
Notice to Creditors.
Ruth M. Bishop. committee Of Nellie P
Mcconnell. non compOs mentis. plaintiff
vs..
Nellie P. Mcconnell, defendant.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
No 55l4 Equity.

In the Circuit Court for Monte omery county.
No. 55l4 Equity.
Ordered this 23rd day Of September in
the year 1929. by the Circuit Court for
Montgomery County sitting as Court OF
Equity, that Ruth M. Bishop. committee
of Nellie p. Mcconnell. non compos men-
tbs, give notice to all persons having claims
against the said Nellie p. Mcdonnell to
file their claims. properly authenticated,
with the Clerk Of this Court on or before
the 4th day Of November. 1929. by causing
a copy of this order TO be published In
some weekly newspaper in Montgomery
county once week for six successive
weeks before the 4th day Of November
next.
ROBERT B. PETER.
Judge of the Circuit Court
True copy-Test
PRESTON B. RAY.
sep 27-6t Clerk
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