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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-01-16

There was considerably less sick
ness in Maryland from contagious or
infectious diseases in 1885 than for
several years, according to provisional
figures issued by D. R. H. Riley, Di-
rector of the State Department of
Health. The total number Of cases of
such diseases reported in 1885 was
1911 in comparison with 63,089 in
1884; 39,781 in1933 and 1852 in 1882.
The flare-up in 1884 was largely due
to the statewide occurrence of
measles and to increases in the pneu-
monias which are always to be expect
in measles" year. The totals for
1885 were divided as follows: Balti-
more City, 20,S55, the Counties, 49,
1916.
Two diseases that were matters of
major concern during the year were
polimoyolitis, (infantile paralysis),
Ia nd epidemic meningitis. Though
Maryland was fortunate in escaping
an outbreak of poliomyolitis compar-
able to those recorded in other states,
there were LOT cases reported in the
State as compared to 81 in 1884. The
occurrence was about evenly divided
between Baltimore City and the
Counties. There were also PIT cases
of epidemic meningitis, 1872 of which
occurred in Baltimore City and 35 in
the Couties, as compared to Is in
1884.
Other diseases in which increases
were observed included syphilis of
which 9,251 cases were reported, s.
755 in Baltimore City and 3.496 in
the Counties; scarlet fever 1897 cases
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-01-16
THE PEDESTRIAN

Motorists, no matter how capable they may be behind
the steering Wheel should bear in mind that pedestrians
have certain rights the most cherished of which is the
right to stay alive Motor vehicles today bigger and
faster than they generation ago. But the speed of
the pedestrian has not increased at ALL He pods along
day at exactly the old pace he did at the dawn of
human history The T. S. Supreme Court has decided that
pedestrian has started the street with the
ego" light he cannot be charged with contrbutory neg
gence for failure to observe light changes while crossing
The obligation rests upon the mooris to wait until the
crossing clear and failure to do so constitutes negligence
show them the courteous consideration that you
self would expect you walking instead of driving
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-01-16
COMING BACK

Frank Juenger, aged 70, is known around the town Of
Chlcothe Ohio, the philosopher of the blacksmith
shop With that introduction everyone to listen
to what he has to about the horse Il can remember
when used to shoe Is and 20 horses dav saws uanon
but only get two three week. But the horse is
coming back When the farmers their tractors over the
ground gasoline falls on it and the ground no good any
Not only that, but when fellow has fields that
contain bitches or trees stumps and maybe all three
he can't cultivate it closely with tractor with hrse
Unless he has big farm he tractor so little that it
stands in shed most of the time and machinery that is
not working is poor investment These are Just few of
the why the horse is coming back and it's
coming back in the life of the present generation saws
the philosopher of the blacksmith shop.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-01-16
Wilson. War Prselamation

In the proclamation declaring war
between this country and Germany,
President Wilson stated that a state
of war between the United States and
the imperial German government,
which has been thrust upon the Unitea
States, is hereby formally declared.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-01-16
KILLS RATS

Also mice, reaches and beetles-that's
RAT-SNAP, the old reliable rodent
destroyer. Comes in cakes. They eat
it without any bait Doesn't matter
how much other kinds of food Is
around. Apply it LIST, 4th, and 7th
day and cut each cake in 80 pieces
place it where the vermin is seen
to run.
CSC size - cake enough for Pantry,
Kitchen or Cellar.
S5c size = 2 cakes = for Chicken House.
and out-buildings. storage buildings, or factory
76c size - 9akes enough for all farm
buildings.
r. M. Dempsey, Limestone, N. Y,
says "Rat-Snap certainly does the
work. It was well worth $1,000
to get rid of the Rats and Mice in
my own house."
Sold by
A. E. STONESTREET
General Merchandise
Norbeck, Md.
SANDY SPRING STORE
Sandy Spring, Md.
CONTINENTAL s, 10 TO S1.OO
STORE
Gaithersburg, Maryland
ROCKVILLE PAINT AND
HARDWARE CO.
Rockville, Maryland
r. p. SOPER
General Merchandise
olney, Maryland
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-01-16
Reserve District No. 5
REPORT OF CONDITION OF
Farmers Banking &
Trust Co.

OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
of Rockville in the State of
Maryland, at the close of bust
ness on December 81, 1885.
RICHARD F. GREEN, President
F. BACHE ALBERT. Treasurer
RESOURCES
Cash on Hand . S57. 943 22
Due from Reserve Agents 1871 40
(Other than Federal)
Exchanges for Clearing
House .., 4,94O.62
Total Reserves ($250, 219.39)
Checks and Cash Items 63.OO
Loans and Discounts 2O4.31396
Mortgages and Judgments 302. 6OOl12
Other Real Estate Owned 38.4O2I57
Banking House 138.O56. AZ
Furniture and Fixtures 4,787. 80
Overdrafts ......,. 1889
United States Government
Obligations ... 1888 .18
Other Beads, Stocks, Sc
curities .......... 2O1, 565.86
Other Assets. ....... 4,1O0.23
Total 81 269 Q61 Al
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-01-16
S1,263,961.43

Total ... 81 1898, 961. 43
LIABILITIES
Demand Deposits Check
lngl ............... $3.50, 662.41
Certified Checks . 74O.8O
Cashiers Treasures Checks l,172.48
Other Demand Deposits. 12,22O.70
Total Demand Deposits
(Amount 1854, 696.48)
Time Deposits (Savings) 77,464.O2
Christmas Savings Fund 2,865.92
Trust Deposits ....... 32,790.96
Total Time Deposits
(Amount $513, 10000
Capital Notes or Deben-
lures ............ 100000
Capital Stock (Par Value
IUU.) ...............,.. 00,1UU.UU
Surplus .............. 100000
Undivided Profits, less Elk
penses, Taxes, Interest,
etc. ................ 55,2ee.5s
Reserve for Losses or De-
probation ..-......... 475.e7
Reserve for Interest and
Taxes ......... 80
Other Liabilities Repre-
senting 127,851.64. Ben.
AAAS' O~1Ss' law
Total ...... 81, 263, 1861. 43
Memorandum: Loans and Invest
nsents Pledged To Secure Liabilities
Book VGIUs
(a) United States Govern
ment Securities -. $35, 10000
(b) Other Bonds, Stocks
and Securities 100000
(d) Mortgages and Judg-
mentS ............ lO5,4lO17
Total Pledged :. .$15s, 41o17
Pledged:
Against United States
Government and Post
al Savings Deposits $25,000.00
Against Public Funds of
State, Counties, School
Districts or other po-
litical subdivisions or
municipalities ....... 3S,41O.17
Total Pledged Unjust
agree with total Of
a, b, C, d above) 158,410.17
I, F. BACHE ALBERT, Treasurer OF
the above-named institution, do sol
emnly swear that have read and
inspected the above statement and
schedules accompanying the same and
forming part thereof; that they are
true, and correct, and represent the
true state Of the several matters
therein contained, to the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
F. BAcHE ALBERT, Treasurer.
CoTrect-Attest:
RICHARD F. GREEN,
l.. ID. BELL.
G. EDINGTON BELL,
1872 Directors.
State Of Maryland, County Of Mont
| O0nteTy:
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 7th day of January, 1886.
C. ELMER ORMB, Notary Public.
Z 9bS
The Fort Peck press., 1936-09-10
BRANDING DANG
EROUS AUTOS

In a European country. the car.
of motorists convicted of f1agran
violation of traffic laws are paint
ed with an emblem, as warning
to other drivers. 1t is said thai
this practice, newly started. has
caused an appreciable decline in
dangerous driving, as motorists
naturally want to avoid the en-
barassment and publicity the en-
blem gives them.
A great many thousand Amer
ican motorists should have their
cars so branded.
The worst class of offenders con-
sists of those who push the throttle
to the floorboard as soon as they
get out of sight of traffic officer
Excessive speed-and there are
times when Is miles per hour is
excessive-is responsible for more
deaths than any other driving
violation.
Passing on hills and curves and
"meandering" through traffic are
also potent causes of death, in
Jury and destruction. On a myriad
tragic occasions, a driver has tri
ed to save a needless minute-at
the cost of life.
Driving on the wrong side of the
road, jumping traffic lights, pass
ing at intersections-are practices
dear to the heart of the Dark An
gel. They help keep our morgues
and hospitals full to capacity.
Yes, it might be good idea to
adopt the branding practice in
this country. A suitable emblem
would be skull and cross-bones
The Fort Peck press., 1936-09-10
PARK GROVE
BY Ellen Nissen

Mrs. Max Sheridan and sons
Roger, Kenneth and Clark, lef
Sunday morning for Yakima, Wash
lngton to spend some time visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Roberts, Mrs Sheridan's
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moor
were business callers in Lakeview
and Glasgow Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe MORN and
family spent several days visiting
10 North Dakota last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard David ano
son, Larry Gail and Tom StelIer
spent Friday and Saturday visit
ing In Froid. They returned Sat
urday.
There have been several minor
accidents as result of people
(mainly those driving cars) fail
ing to stop at stop signs or trying
to get some place in a hurry
lately. Strange h o w payday
always speeds things up.
The equipment for oiling tie
Park Grove-Nashua road arrived
u Park Grove last week.
Miss Alice Beurua plans to leave
.or Whitehall early next week |
where she will attend school. Mis-
3eurua is senior this wear.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 0. jacobson OF |
Vest Fork spent Saturday with |
he Frank Beachler family and |
llso toured the dam.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-09-10
Details of Emergency Cam
paign carried on by WPA
in 21 counties reported by
State Supervisor
BY Michael Kennedy

In a valiant attempt to halt the
ravages of the worst insect infesta-
tation ever to invade Montana, a
crucial battle has been waged this
summer between man and the mon
ster. Unlike most campaigns, no
attempt was made to determine the
victorious force this season. Man
admitted defeat at the start.
Hastily recruited, it was hoped
that the man army this season would
be able to salvage a portion of al
ready drouth- -blighted crops, pre-
venting total devastation in a war
zone which covered more than half
of Montana's 176,000 square miles.
Today, as the result of survey Just
completed by the Mo ltana Works
Progress Administration which
marshalled the forces and supplied
major part of the ammunition
appears that this has been achieved
and that man, in the end, will emerge
victorious over the monster.
Under the Works Progress Ad-
ministration, through nine county
projects providently drawn up be-
fore the emergency, and then through
a special emergency grant of S61 900
for statewide control-Which was
speedily secured in Washington by
State Administrator Joseph E. Par
ker, after the warning was sounded
at the first state drouth conference
this spring, an effective battle has
been waged Where 100000 acres
are now estimated as having been |
badly damaged by insects, reports
indicate this figure might have been
doubled except for this campaign.
Approximately 100000 pounds of J!
bran for mixing into poisoned bait
has been supplied by the WPA. Ali
of this except a small portion which
still remains to be used for early fall
poisoning of infested winter wheat
has been used. Hundreds of WPA
workers employed at tie peak of
the program, which operated in 25
counties, attemptc / to cover as much
of the infested areas as time and
funds would permit
In addition 10 the bran supplied
by the WPA, Raymond Robbins,
WPA supervisor in charge of tie
program. in early manoeuve.s dis
covered that every county from Fal-
The Fort Peck press., 1936-09-10
WPA Battles Monster Causing Heaviest
Crop Damages In History Of Montana

Ion and Dawson north to the Ca
madam line and west to the Rockies
had considerable FERA poison on
hand This had been supplied in
the drouth summer of 1884. With
amounts varying from 200 up to
1900 bags of old poison in these
counties, the WPA provided man
power for remiXing and repulveriz-
ing the FERA bait, to gain an un-
expected advantage in its ammuni-
ton supply
By July, the monster was meeting
opposition on a far-flung front. Man
had moved fast and was attempting
to control as much of the 100000
acres of severely damaged range
land as possible, at the same time
saving good crops from destruction.
While crews of WPA clients toiled
at mixing the bran, sawdust, arsenic
and molasses which constituted am
munition, other crews were busy
distributing it to strategic points in
each county. Here it was trars-
terred to farmers and stocl<men who
in turn quickly dispatched their own
forces to spread the poison where
it would 90 the most good. Gener-
ally under the WPA program, once
the ammunition was made available
TO the farmer, he became an auxn-
larry force, carrying the battle on
from there.
Although handled under enlergen-
cy pressure, bait was distributed to
effect great good. More efforts were
made to save existing crops than
to methodically exterminate insect
hordes on every acre of infested
land. Hundreds of acres were re-
corded where insects were moving
into fields of wheat, beets, hay. and
other crops, threatening total de-
5truct en- hut Were these crops
were ,'~,-l concerted so;-
sonin, c.a1-.t1.,c1 c.
and II -1 v.o acute inncsta-
ton G rrc4 ]acs.a W2~e found 10
be CO. -t.Gt cn COINS from which
insect T.2.'e moving IN on privately
owned fi-l5s, crews Ct relief work
ers W c2]lcd urcn to s9,aad poi
son. i.eA mornon ctic2ccts un1v-
oectet J appeared to aid to the
;eriou5 n!anaoa Of ggaeshonDers in
many sacj ions. .WloA worllors were
assign 4 directly battling them.
Next year IS a result Of this sea
on's activities the WPA expects to
landl1 another project, which looms
IS the rlcal-s far dac.5.vely defeat
ng tho monster VINO has destroyed
o n1ucl.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-09-10

You've heard b e old story
about the man who is cutting q
limb from a tree sat on the limb
so that when h saw went
through he fell with the limb
Many who are now seeking to
pass special or class taxes against
large merchandising systems are
in the same possition-they're sit
ting on limb and, unknowinely.
saving it off.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-09-10
YOUR WORK

Don't think of your work only
as a means of making a living
Rather think of it as a means OF
living, of ofdoine, being of service,
and you will discover that labor
has rewards you never knew
existed. Your work is profit or
loss, just as you make it.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-09-10

After more than twenty years of
agitation Port Chester, N. Y, has
the model of Spanish-America an
war memorial for inspection, and
IS all wrought up over the question
of whether or not the 11-foot clay
model executed by Sculptor Karl
Pavany-Illava is art. Inelegantly
nicknamed ''The Slob" by one fac
ton, it is staunchly defended by
another which wants to get away
from the ''glorification" of the sol
der, and wants to show him as
lighting man, not as a "well-
dressed dude" Here is the model
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
Local And State Netbs

Team No. of M. P. Ladies' Aid
will hold a bake Saturday morning,
August %, in the Jump block.
Two well-knOwn colored women
died in Milford during the past week,
Mary Allen, on Friday, and Sallie
Bradley on Sunday.
q
The Frederick Hill Billies will en-
tertain with music at the lawn fes-
tival at the Russell Robbins Home
on Tuesday night, August 25th.
-
Chickens, pies. cakes, potato salad
and the usual run of good things at
the NJ. p bake Saturday morning,
August %, in the Jump block.
-
Homemade ice cream and cake
and hot dogs and coffee will be for
sale on the lawn of the Russell Rob
bins Home, Tuesday night. Aug. 25.
An invitation has been extended
by the MillwOod Branch of the Della
ware Division. International Sun
shine Society, for the mid-year meet
ing to be held in the church at Mill
wood on Thursday. October 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21

The annual carnival of the LeWes
Volunteer Fire Department opened
on Wednesday, August 18th, and will
close Saturday, August 29th.
A festival will be held on the lawn
at the home Of Russell Robbins near
Milford, Tuesday night, August 25th
for the benefit of the Millwood
Ladies' Aid.
Delaware with collection of S6,-
S50,070 in back income taxes during
the fiscal year ending June 30, led
the nation, according to U. S. Inter-
nal Revenue Department reports.
w. C. Schwartz, of Magnolia, was
awarded the automobile prize at the
closing night of the firemen's earni-
val at Preston, Nd. Wednesday night
OF last week. Mr. Schwartz operates
the Dover and Milford bus line.
-
ROmaine Thomas, 55 years old.
negro, a former head waiter at the
Hotel Sussex, .Seaford, died in the
Milford Emergency Hospital Satur-
day from injuries he received Tues
day when he accidentally fell of q
truck driven by Walter Barnes.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
MARGARET PYLE REBEKAH
LODGE NO. II

Fifty guests gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jester in
Milford Neck last Friday night to
partake of a novel cOvered-dish sup
per that was served in true cafe
terra style. The entire first floor of
the Jester home was filled with
small tables seating four. Promptly
at fOur-thirty the guests formed a
Vine and marched to the kitchen
where each helped himself to the
large quantities of food that had
been prepared by the ladies', includ-
ing fried chicken with all its trim
mings, and then returned to their
tables to enjoy 1t. This is the first
of a series of get-tOgethers that the
ladies of the Rebekah Lodge No. IL
of Milford have planned for their
members and friends for the COM
ing season that opens soon. Those
present were Miss Alice Brown, OF
Milford. Noble Grand of Margaret
Pyle Lodge; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Kay, Mrs. Margaret Sharpless, Mrs.
Merritt Yearsley, and Miss Ethel
A4uM les VI w AAlAllA5LDAH MI anu wa -
John LeCompte, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Hoey, Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Wilkins,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph LO1apd, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Stevenson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Stevenson, Major and
Mrs. James w. Cannon, Miss Louise
Higman, Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Swain. Miss Florence Potter, Mrs.
Philip Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs. Paris
Kirby, Frank Harder, Mrs. Fred
Harder, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Nor
gan. Miss Lurana Morgan, Mr.. and
,Irs. Van Nuis WilkersOn, Mr.. and
Mrs. /. J. Tease, Miss Doris Wilker-
iOn, Mrs. Joseph Messick, Mr.. and
hrs. Leroy Stevenson, Donald .'es-
er and George Rodney. all of Mil
ord and vicinity. Following the sup
,er cards and other games we're
llayed until a late hour, when the
-uests gave Mr.. and Mrs. Jester
ote of thanks for a pleasant, en-
oyable evening.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
.125 ATTEND PARTY
FOR HARRISON COUPLE

One hundred and twenty-five per-
sons attended a surprise party We'd
nesday evening, August 18th. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Rust, in HarbesOn, to celebrate the
couples 50th wedding anniversary.
They were married Aug. IL, 1886, at
Nassau by the Rev. /. N. Foreman.
Following a family dinner held in
the afternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Rust
were driven to RehObOth Beach by
relatives, and upon their return
home in the early evening they found
a group Of friends from all over the
county gathered on their lawn,
which, during their absence had been
festOOned with gaily cOlOred lights.
A wedding cake with so lighted
candles had been placed ON a beau
tifully decorated table, and another
table held packages containing ami
versary gifts. An orchestra provid-
ing music, and brief addresses of
cOngratulatiOn we're made by Mr.. Jo-
seph M. Lank and Mr.. George Simp-
Ter of Milton, and Rev. Schauer Of
Mr.. Rust, who is II. and Mrs. Rust,
the former Miss Clara Sherman,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sherman, who is 79, were both
born near Harbeson, and have lived
there all their lives. Mr.. Rust, who
retired in 1925, was a successful
farmer, and for 20 years was man
ager OF the Broadkill Canning Com
pany. He is an elder In. the Beaver
Dam M. P. Church, where both he
and Mrs. Rust are actively inter-
ssted.
The couple have two daughters, |
Mrs. Laurence Mason OF Harbeson
md Mrs. Ira Short OF Wilmington.
md one son, Mr.. Ralph G. Rust. who
operates a dairy on the Lewes-Re-
loboth Beach highway. Mrs. Robert
1rince Of Wilmington, daughter Of
drs. Short is their only gfandehild.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
MEET AT REHOB0TH

[cOHfiNaed from First PageI
ney and prominently mentioned in
connection with the nomination for
Representative In Congress at the
State convention, which meets in
Dover on September 1, delivered an
address, telling Of some Of the cam
paign work that is to be done with
in the next few weeks.
Women Of National prominence
were guests, including Miss Louise
4. Lazell, Of Colorado, connected
with the WOmen's Division Of the
National Committee; Mrs. Helen
EssaTy, editor OF the Democratic Di-
gest, a publication Of national prom
inence devoted to the interests OF the
party, and Miss Virginia Richel, as
sOciate editor of the Democratic Di-
gest,
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
LOCALS CLAIM BASE
BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
[COntinNed TrOm Firsf PaRel

GOHItnHs0 from ftTSE Fa8el
Wyoming, usually a contender for
high honOrs, provided little Opposi-
tion for Milford this year. Milford
has won about IA games while Wy
Oming has won only two.
Milford leads In the series with
Clayton, having won three of their
four contests. Milford and Clayton
will not meet any more this year an
less extra games are booked.
Clayton eliminated Wyoming and
Harrington from the reckoning but
they still face a tussle in Townsend.
While many factors have entered
in the success of Milford. the pitch
ing of Howard Killen was most inn
portant. Killen's record for the sea-
son is IA victories against five de-
feats. Frank Hall, youthful Milford
hurler, also did some fine work on
the mound.
On the offensive the batting of Joe
Cannon, who has hit II home runs,
is also important. The same applies
to Zip" Legates, a prominent mem-
ber of the Milford murdeFers' row.
In the background has been the
guiding hand of Jesse Legar, the
who has served as pilot for
Milford for two years.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
Weddings
GRAVES DICKERsON

GRAVES = DICKERSON
The marriage of Miss Virginia
Graves, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William E. Graves of Lewes, 20 Mr..
Chester T. Dickerson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. T. Dickerson Of Milford, took
place Thursday, Aug. goth, in the
Lewes M. E. Church at 3 D. m. with
the Rev. J. b. Dickerson Of Hillerest,
brother of the bridegroom, Offieiat-
ing. Mrs. Charles w. Futcher of
Lewes, sister of the bride was
matrOn Of honor. The bridesmaids
were another sister, Miss Pauline
Graves, and Miss Gladys COucill Of,
Wilmington. Dr. Oliver James of
Baltimore was the best man. The
ushers were Mr.. MahlOn H. Graves
and Mr.. Louis Graves Of LeWes; Mr..
Henry Graves of Georgetown; and
Mr.. William DickersOn Of Milford.
Accompanying music at the cere-
mony was given by Miss Dorothy
Hudson Of Laurel. ViOlinist; Mrs
Benjamin S. AlbertsOn of LeWes, Or
ganist; and Miss Mary Hynson Of
Smyrna, vical sOlOist. Miss Graves
is a graduate of the WOmen's College
Of Delaware, class Of 1888, and since
her commencement has been teach
ing in the Laurel elementary school.
Mr.. DickersOn, who is head of the
commercial department Of the
Laurel High School, received his
masters degree from the University
Of Pennsylvania. A reception for
the families Of the bridal couple was
held at the residence of the brides |
parents on Fourth street Immediately |
following the ceremony. Mr.. and |
Mrs. DickersOn will make their home /
IN Laurel.