Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-05-09
Communicated.

49, Communicated.
70 The Maryland Ind pendcat:-Since the
writer OF this brief sketch last visited Pomnn-
KEY some twenty mon his ago marked changes
b I've occurred: some melancholy, some ami
mating Death, ubiquitous and ever busy,
has not failed 10 shadow i'umonkey with his
presence, having thrice, within the above
snort space, invaded the home OF love and af-
fection, stripping thcre'rom first 4 noble son
lust ,erging upon manhood; and then q
| dtug hter-bride Of scarce twelve months with
Il Charming visit, Of the sweets Of lie bright
ening aer vision; and again another iatcd
son in tie fall flush OF early manhood. with
the glittering but alas, dc eptive promises Of
life identifying his every pathws0 sad
ness | would not disturb, comes over Inc as
yIyiIly recall their childhood days and lie
over with them again the scenes Of the OLD
church-yar school, and tie pleasures OF
their ever welcome bone. Adieu, tvndly re-
meinbeted Young friends Rest, sweetly rest
| from the trials that ended ere they teaan.
1 But let us turn from these gloomy rrhee-
4 tons. aud note other changes more .leasing
1 10 contemplate The hand Of Improvement
/ hereabout is to be seen on all sides New
residences have been erected, old ones i'm
proved and enlarged, and the work OF rejuve-
nation still goes on.
To summarize: Messrs Turner and Thos
HALEY are finishing eonitortable houses and
/ improving their farm. Mr.. 5. ID. Tubman
has adorned his house with substantial tin
,of. and double piaz2r, he upper one Tel z
ornameuted with huuusume iron ruling
Mr.. A Brookes house has received an addi-
non and been neatly and substantially en-
closed Mr.. Peter Everett, tired of Balti-
ocres noise and rush, and longing for the
quiet shade. of his native heath, has returned
and reared eozy little cottage IN the grove
hard by Tubman store.
Apropos OF this last named place, may
meution that Mr.. Il. Marshall Thomas has
sncceeded, in mercantile business there, the
late Richard d. Truman, the last mentioned
OF that youthful trio above alluded to, who
now sleep in their hurried and untimely
graves.
The surI ouudings of the store and adjacent
bindings. always attractive, had such fin.
isbin- touch given then by the late Mr. Tub.
man. that they may now, arrayed in the gar.
niture Of spring and coming summer, be tru-
" called enchanting. With orchard garden,
grass plats flowers and shade trees, lattic,
work, railing, wire and pailing, u rura
scene of blended beauty is formed which even
a Shensione could not view with indifference
/ Mr. Thomas came from Baltimore Severa
weeks ago with supply OF merchandise, and
has again just returned with another Hi:
varied stocks presents Il most inviting appear
ance, and those acquainted with his merilec
popularity his engaging manners and ublig
ng disposition, express fui confidence in hi.
ultimate success His patronage has alread
sensbly increased during his brief term o
business, and is still widening He is We
engaged in Tar .niug having now on his farm
Nj. Cockings portable steam saw mill
which is actli ely employed in preparing lun
Der tor building and otaer farm purposes.
4 Mr. TuUnan has in operation at the store
Wheelwright and Blacksmith shop, wher
al the hands OF skilled worklneu, excellen
work is performed, and the business constant
~ increasing.
These are but some of the attractions ant
business enterprises OF Pomonkey. Our PEG
pie carry the banner OF EXCELSIOR aud breath,
the glorious inspiration OF the motto