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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12
Transfers of PrnMnrfY.-

Transfers OF PrOperty.-Deeds- From
Inland and Colstwise Transportation Com
pany in trust to Richard P. Jackson aud
Joseph ] Waters, Trustees, for tract Of land
called "Buler Enlarged etc; consideration,
$4,000. From George r. Semhly, Sr., to
Msris Dyer for 2 acres and 20 pcrchcs Of land;
consideration, ST. As. From George o. Car
Penter and Alice H. Carpenter to VIM. r
Harvey for tract or part Of tract of land called
Liverpool Point Fishery" consideration
$500. From W. A. Fisher to Christopher
&. Blair and John p Blair for tract Of land
called "Westwood Manor consideration,
$500. From John d Freeman to Robert
H. Freeman for tract Of land called morris
Landing and Fishery consideration, $4,000
From Robert ~ Freeman to Chemical Com
p,ny of Canton, Baltimore city for tract Of
land called Morris Landing and Fishery"
consideration, $l372 81.
Mortgages -From C. G. Blair aud Others
to VIM. A. Fisher on part Of "Westwooi
Manor; consideration, $4,000. From John
Garner to j. ". Carpenter on personaityi
consideration, $50. Prom John E. Martin
and wife to Henry Cox on personality consid-
Grafton, $3.50.
Bills of ssle.-From VIM. p Compton to
S. Cox, Jr., consideration, $3.50. From G..
W Robinson and Catharine Robinson to B.
D Tubman; consideration, $40. From John
NJ. Moore to P. A. SAsscer L Son; considera-
ton, Sos Richard Douglass and Mary
Douglass to John 0. Turner consideration,
Sos.
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Cox's station Tournament. I

NON StutiOH tOuIUHWtnt, ~ NJ pre-
viously announced Tournament to take place
at Cox's Station came of wednesday, and
was in every respect a very delightful enter.
tainment Hon. s. +. Mrdd delivered the
charge to the knights, Ten Knight.
tered the list to contest
for the prize aud honors, resulting in
Mr.. James W. Wills coming out the victor.
winning the set Of harness and browning The
Queen of Love and Beauty Miss Mamie Tay.
lor of Baltimore was crowned Queen; J. B
Clark of Anne Arundal county, won the frs,
honor browning the beautiful an eyer
winning Miss Saiie Beachnm of Baltimore
Mr.. r. F. Clements crowned the attractiy,
Miss Mamie Beacham also Of Baltimore, sec
ond maid of honor; Mr. JEFF D. Robinson
crowned the bright and interesting Miss Sal
lie Hudeins Of Virginia; Mr. John Matthew
one of Nanjemoy's greatest favortes, Mis-
Agsie Miller, and Mr. Joseph Jameson Mis-
Nora Gwynn of Prince Georges. At eigb
o'clock, the party assembled in the large hal
of the new hotel to hear the coronation ad
drees, and to witness the browning of the ro,s
party. Mr.. S. Cox, Chief Marshal of III
Knights introduced Mr., D l. Sanders. VIII
in his usual happy style, delivered very ar
propriate ad dress. Mr.. Wills in his first Al
tempt at giving entertainments is deservin
of much credit, and We hope he may ey,
live long to have many more.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

NJ rosi,e Mitchell OF Washington, Is VS.
litar Miss Clara Jenkins C''@Oe' n''''
i ,.s are very perceptibly getting shor-
ter, and sOou the long evenings VIII '
hand.
n .omolsin; September it is said, WILL
A. w ~ hotter than any other September
or number Of years.
a. =. 29ra Of this month the autumnal
ill Occur, and after that date the
piys,s rill exceed the days in length
v.. Maria and Angie Cotton from Wash
ms - b.,e been visiting the family of Mr..
J,~o. Tarlor near Aliens Fresh for the past
few days.
= Henrietta Wilmer and her san Ring
81, r,det in the Navy, are visiting the
Ma, Wilmer, Piney.
Jadge Stone has returue d
s.ou1 ,se White Sulphur Springs, where he
b,s bsen soiourning for the past four weeks.
uA5 Utcu ~
~ ont for 4 pleasant entertainment at
c,rmont Pavilion on the zSrd. A dance
-,,,. held Afull brass band will discourse
sweet music.
r,,hs hot weather continues Messrs. How
.,a Davis contemplate running another eI-
.,,.;on TO Chapel Point before theseason closes.
p,oh,bly next Sunday or the Sunday after.
The profits from the Bryantown Tourna-
nan, are said to have been very small. II
"a, be true, it is the FIRST Tournament ever
h.ld IN the county that failed to bring in
handsome Proht.
n;sinc seryice was held in the court house
., Sunday. The Temple of Justice answers
r.u az A substitute for Temple of God, and
will continue being used as such until the
nov church is completed.
Tho Democrats OF this county are disposed
70 infuse more enthusiasm in the present cam
r.ign than the Republicans. Clubs are be-
inc organized in every district in the county,
and the workers are beginning to show their
hand.
Among the prominent citizens Of Washing
ton. at Chapel Point on Sunday, was Mr..
]. Robinson, Corporal of Company b.
wasl ington Light Infantry. Mr.. Robinson
is joyial and pleasant gentleman and his
visit was much enjoyed by those who made
bis acquaintance.
The worthy members OF Christ Church pro-
pose holding a concert, festival, and oyster SUP.
per here on Monday, Oct. the lst to raise
fund. to assist nibuilding their new church.
We hope it will be literally patronized, and
the profits may e1cede all expectations.
Let US all try.
Mr. I. Red Wills and John W. Neale
lBinr,) have rented Brentand store house
aud wnarf Nj Brent will construct IL dwell
ing near the wharf for the use of his incoming
tenants Mr. Neae will be partner in charge
Of tie place Get madam to take with you
Billy, for it is told US that it is not well 70 r
man to live alone.
Mr. John f Norfolk, the popular 'lesm n
Of the we'll established house of n. Frank &
Sons, clothiers, has been making II canvass
through the county, oIfsring to the trade the
best selected line Of goods ever offered for sale
here. Wherever he has been his goods have
given entire satisfaction. They Invariably
come up to representation, and can lie relied
IN as the best selected stock ever sold in the
1unty. All country merch ants seeking to
40 large business in clothing should buy
from him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

he Careful Now u n1er this bead an
exchange gives the following wholesome adj
vice. eve have nov got into the season OF
hot and moist days, which causes that sultry
weather which is so eufeebing, and gives
ri.e to fevers, generally Of the intermittent
trp,. This weather is usually accompanied
by cool nights which tempts people into i'm
rrudeaces Il is senson when the caution,
lie careful is essentially necessary-care as
to the avoidance Of the practice of setting
about at rights in cool draughts Of air in the
clothing saturated with Precipitation during
the DAY Care as TO the clothing for that
which i ample under sultry heat at noondNy
i. totally insufficient wheu the air has become
chilly II nght
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Sarin. Fodder. Tie editor II.

SaEias Fodder The editor he Will
@ingion Fry E-enitg his evidently expert
eli ~ personally the labor Of f0d er saving
Ne ,1uthfnty says 'sfEefe is no jill. IN the
firm so dishear'ingly tiresom" as saving fod-
der To strip blades thc who'e DAY laug nm
DIR the blszins midsummer SUM- to resort
~ to the corn field after supper aud cut
top, two or three hours b moonlight; then
turu in snl sNe,ter, persPire, light mo"qui
toes aud ,rv 10 sleep; TO turn out At four next
morning aud HAD the blades aud tops while
the dew is on thcln; 10 keep up this wearing
routine dty after d.y until exhausted nature
cui, far steep when your aching limbs touch
thu he'd no matter how hot the night or how
humorous the mosquitoes aud then tanta'ze'
Nhl disappoints aud completely demoraliz''
you hy forcing you to live over in vour dreams
the toll Of the day; these are among the thing
which make the tArm laborer stop aud scratcl
his head in perpleSity over the conundrum
rslite worth the living2
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12
OBI1UA RY.


Died, on Tuesday, the 2nd instant. at
Hill Top. OF malaria fever ThImas McAtee
Rison in the ith year o. his age
This was the most dearly beloved child OF
his parents. probably, ilsD, the most beloved
of his + ,thcr in haven, therefore ale is
taken away lest wickcdness should alter his
understanding, or deceit bcguie his soul -
And if the things Of scn:e are an index to
those Of the spiri if from the miteral We
lc IN some hing Of the INN ,teriul then,
indeed, it il not unroason tbie TO presume
"Dactor" was IA CHILD Of election. Fortified
by the sIrr ,mrnt Of the Cath lie Church;
ev-r constitutions and timd, his last words IL
PRAYER, an rxhortttiln to the same, his pos
ture one Of reverence and alteration, he
bretthed his last with angelic sweetness s.
Being a,A,le perfect in Il short space, he
fulfilled long tine. For his soul pleased
God; therefore he haseued to bring him out
ot the midst OF iaiquities
Parenls of this dear boy. mourn not his
luss Tue rou miss him, hut he is not lost:
YOU STE HIN MT. but he looks upon YOU, and
loves You sill; aud is, ms ever, soicitous for
your best interest that you too may attain
the same happiness that he enjoys, where
child and parent shall part no n, re. r. l. P.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

H"N w Soti i"ut Ai"pothf ~ y
bad policy to he too close whrn nd yertisiug
valuable property FIR s,'e There are often
large sums Of money lost by NJ king the Ell r
T. sac a few dollars n Advertising Tue
urvsptp,r very often, c'u DO more Than all
othc. Influences combined, t. m'ke custom
aud effect good s,le. The true policy is
u1t to he draid to advertise valuable proper
u An sxhiAiii0n of sal fsaE aaIy cause.
IO,pc TO ink tn 1t the property is not worth
much Adsetlise iS your county newspaper.
The~ adScrtise1nents are inva-iahlv real by
those desirou. Of purchasing; they often bring
layers from distance, who in many in
san es pay higher prices than would other
wise ue received aud which would much
HIire than pa, thu cost OF the adsrI tisemeut.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

A Card.-The first season OF my accession
to the shoe trade at Heilhrun's old stand, has
closed with great success, owing to the man
avcmcnt Of Mr. Louis IIeibrun. | take
pleasure TO announce that my stock of calf,
kip and rubber boots and Shoes hand and
machine sewed CATERS, ties and slippers is com
pIete. All made Of the best material to my
special order My motto: Good work for the
lowest price, will be strictly adhered to. !
invite the inspection of the public to the same,
5. F.. Young 400 18th Street Washington,
b. c. Look for the "0ld Woman IN Win
dow, and old Heilbrun at the desk"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

steamer Lady of the Lake on her excursion
ri, 10 Chanel Point Friday brought down "a
r.r as Glymout the famous bicycle and tri'
.rcls club Of Washington. The party landed
=, Glymont fer a ride by land to the Point
where they joined the e1cursionisis lew
hour, after the arrival Of the steamer. Al
though the distance is not less than fifteen
miles. tn, bicyclistS did not seem much ia
,iyued from their ride, but entered heartily
into the other sports Of the day at the Point.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

Registration. MIR. II c. hewitt, the
Register for this district has during the Sep
TENDER sitting for Registrars, registered 10
new applicants, made 10 transfers from
the district; received 4 transfers from other
districts; stricken of persons who have left
the county and who have died This will
max. but little change in the political COM
uiectjou Of the district either way. And
.aless the October sitting mskes all unexpect-
81 change, the district 10 making up the po-
hdcal probabilities may be counted as about
tie same as last year,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

Died, in Pomonkey, of Scarlet fever, on
Thursday September 4th, 1884, Miss India
Harris, aged about 20 years. The deceased
vas daughter of the late Thomas Harris
who was conspicuous in local politics during
his lie time, aud held for number of years
the Office of Clerk to the Board of Conat,
Commissioners.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

J. NJ. Larque's anti-bilious bitters. If YOU
feel dull, drowsy, debiltated, have frequent
headache, mouth taste badly, and tongue
coated, you are suffering from torpid liver o,
bilousness, and nothing will cure 50 speediI,
or permanently. as J. NJ. Laroque's anti-hi
lious bitters. Is cents paper, 81 A bottle
For sale by w f Thornton sole proprietnr
Baltimore and Harrison street, Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

lmportant.--Whe you visit or leave
New York City, save baggage expressage nd
carriage hire and stop at the Grand Union
Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot. Ele-
CANT rooms fitted up at II cost of one million
dollars, reduced to 81 90 and upwards per day
ed with the best. Horse cars, stages and ele-
waited railroad to all depots. Families can
live better for less money at the grand hotel
than At any other irst-class hotel in the city e,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12
Local Breritles.

LOCUt DFcCfJteSs
Tho oyster vacation is over, and thew urr
now fit to eat.
The last rose of summer will soon be en
blooming alone.
The katydids and the criekets have it all +,
themselves these nights.
Now is the time to keep lookout for shoe,
Ing stars, in the evening.
A severe winter is prognosticated BY III
unusually large crop of acorns and other mn,
Misses. Neales Academy at St. Thoma.
opened last Monday.
Mr.. T. K. FArralls new saw and gri,t mil
is in tull operation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12
Wonderful Reoord-wpy IS

wonderful Record ,-Wny IS II thai
the business of the Baltimore Clothiers, C. n.
Oehn L Son, $50 ". Pratt and IS Hanover
SITS, hiss so steadily grown, until it has at
tanned such large proportions? Simply be-
cause they give you full value Tor yoar money
carry the largest and best made stock, and
guarantee everything strictly represented. II
iss good place 10 buy
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

Died, July the 3Oth, 1894, Richard Mitch.
ell, only son of Stephen and Mary Kemmis
age year aud months.
Sad are our hearts to-day for the one we
loved so we'll, God has taken home with him
10 dwell forever more. How sad to part and
meet no more on earth, only meet in thai
world above where dying is no more.
Farwell darling babe,
God has taken thee home
From me to rest forever
With the angels in heaven. M#*a**
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

Died of Typhoid fever, on the Bird of Sep
TENDER, 1884, at his late residence, hear l..
Plata, John E. Murphy, in the 37th year Of
his age The dece ,sed was highly respected
citizen, and beloved ny all who knew him
He leaves a wife and seven little children to
mourn his loss
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gotaI anN 4ersoml.


r.- III, ONCE Of the INDEPENDENT has been
,,..,,,4 10 me 6rst floor of tie Masonic Hdit,
,-,rsd,a,siy oppo,ds he EPiscopai Church
rire-A few days since small dwelling
bouw Al Cors Station, belonging TO MT
Co, D.. now occupied By Mr.. G. F. Hayden
took FIRE and came near being destroyed. The
Sr, caught from some unknown cause near
the chimney q INC building, and when hrst
sseo had made considerable Roadway in burn
inc the roof Timely assistance "as rendered
by a number ofpersons present at the station
when the FIRE was discovered, and put II out,
hut not until the entire roof Of the house was
hn,ned The loss is covered by insurance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12

Past his suffering, past his pain,
Cease to weep, for tears are vain;
Calm the tumult Of your breast,
For lie who suffered is at rest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-12
What's n q Name !

Very much, when that name represents 'ue
reputation for square and upright deai'hs'
made through years Of uneeasing and success
full efforts to give our patrons the best Va'ue
for their money in the land. We again ca''
YOUR attention to our unrisalled assortment
Of fall and winter garments Of our own make
for mems, boys and chiIdrens wear. our
prices will he found as suual, the lowest ID
the city for we'll made, elegantly cut and dn-
rable clothing and all we ask is that you see
our
Mems Pants from 90 to so.
Mems Business Suits from 90 to % 90.
Mems Dress Suits from Is 90 to % 90.
Mems Overcoats from 90 to IS 90.
Boys and Cbildrens Suits and 0yercOats'
from 80 to 20 90.
Merchant tailoring department in connec-
ton. Mail orders will receive punetuai az
4 tanf;on
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WANTED TO HIRE or RENT

"ANTED FOR the ensuing year, to engage
w the services of Miller to run and man
tge a Grist Water MILL One with family
referred. Or will rent the mill in complete
rider TO any reliable person. Address
J. THOMAS HIGDON,
aug 293t Newport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-02
DoLNGS or 1HE WORKINGNEN.

The Central Labor Union met yesterday at
Second-ayc. and FirSt-St. A communication was
received from the English Trades Union asking
correspondence in regard to the plan for the fOrma
ton of an International Trades Union. The
house painters complained that the German
branche of their organization was allow
ing its members to work for fifty cents day under
the regular scale of WAGES. and a cOmmltte was
appointed to see and demonstrate with them. A
number of unions reported that they had subscribed
sums for the striking IRON mOulderS III Albany, and
mule spinners in Fall River. The liOrsesmthS
union responded that il had passed resolution for
bidding it's members handling material which ~
made IN shops cmplo ing non-uniOn men, the rule
to be enforced after August l. The committee
on WOrkingmen's Hail reported that 1t had several
plans under adyiscment, and that the corner stone
of the Hail would be laid on the laborholday, Sep
TENDER l. 1883. resolution was passed making
September / a holiday for working people. del
egate from tie Cigamakers Progressive Union
asked that and be given TO the wOrklngmen OF Ger
many IN their efforts 10 elect members oil the
Reichstag A committee of three was appointed to
solicit subscriptions for that purpose. a del
epation of stove mOulders from Troy
was admitted to the floor and asked
aid in the strike against Perry 81 Co.
A mectng of pile driving-engnecrs was held
at No. 1913 BOweTy. 1t was stated that nearly all
no unlicensed men had been driven out OF the
business and that most OF the employers were III
full accord with the union in It's efforts to increase
the efficiency of the engineers.
A conference between the pastcTers laborers, who
are on strike and their employers Will shortly be
held and it is probable that settlement VIII be
made The man say they will not go to work until
theyreceve - 70 day, and they nope tnat the re-
quest for conference means the surrender or inc
employers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-02
JEREMIAH MlLBANK.

jeremiah Milbank, the well-known and highly
esteemed banker. died at yesterday of heart dis
ease at his house, No East Thirty-eghtlst he had
been confined to his the middle Of March, and
to his bed for six weeks. Born ID tms
city on April Is, 1918, he received his
education at private schools in this city and at Reading
Conn He began business life in the firm of !. q Il. NIL
bank wholesale grocer, who had store I'm Fronts sue
cessfu in this line he accumulated considerable capital
and about twenty years ago began his career as banker
and broker He was fortunate, and died possessed OF
a large fortune. His office at No. 30 broadway.
Among the enterprises with which he was cOhneCeu lnG
principal one was the Chicago, Milwaukee, ana ~ raul
Railroad Company, in which he was a director ana
member Of the Executive Committee. lie mad close Ds
ness associations with Alexander Mitchell In lSo5 ne
furnished capital for the Borden Condensed MllK
Company In which he has since been imam
cialv interested. lie was q member OF tle
Union League and Downtown clubs. and OF the
Chamber of Commerce. Always strong Repu0hcah no
was never an oice-hoder In the Metropolitan opera
House lie was stakeholder and owned box man OF
strong religious convictions he was prominent meWoer
of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, beng one
of IFS founders president OF its Board OF Trustees anu
chairman OF the Building Committee that erocteu tne
present church 2difce. He leaves widow, one son anu
one daughter the wife of f. N. Anderson -
The funeral will be held at the house at I'D a. m on
Wednesday, the Rev. Dr. Brdgnan conducting the scr
vice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-02
OBITUARY.
SAMUEL NJ. SHOEMAKER.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE.l

BALTIMORE, June 1.--Samue NJ. Shoemaker,
the vcepresdent Of the Adams Express Company, died
at Old Point Comfort this morning, In the sItythrd
year OF his age Death the result Of Brghts disease
lie was born in Bayou La Fourche, La, IN June,
1921. lie a Of Samuel L. Shoemaker, natVe Oh
Philadelphia His ancestors German. When twenty
two years old Mr. Shoemaker agent OF ranspor
tation company year later he organized IN cohhec
ton with T. s. Sanford, an express company between
Baltimore and Philadelphia The business was conduceu
under the name OF Adams Co. Express Co. from 'lLS
point on Mr. Shoe makers life ia with that OF the r''e
and development of The Adams Express company al
enterprise which few If any equals The large fortune
which accrued from the industry and skill OF MI shoe
maker enabled him engage In sOck-raislng rilteel
years ago he purchased tract or lana Ia baitIoIo
county, where he spent the summer mODthS no
gagged In raising thoroughbred cattle, making JeIncys
fpeciay, His herd numbers sixty They comprise inp
most hShy-prized stock, and were purchaser AZ LAVISH
Drices His herd considered the most Valuapc ~ o
country Recently he pad $4,000 for an Imported JET
sey buil and $1,000 for cow. Inc latter pIOuuCes
twcptyeigh pounds Of butter per week MT shocmtker
leaves wife and eight children, six daughters anu TWO
sons The daughter Is the wife or captain = r.
Barne of the United states Army. Another daughter
the widow of william &. BOystOn, VINO dled Iouf years
ago The third daughter married Edward Murray, OF
Baltimore Tho other daughters, Blanche NeHle ana
Bessie and his two Samuel NJ il, ana idWaIu arc
unmarried Although he nearly sixty-thIee years
old, there was not a gray hair IN his head