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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

The LAST General Assembly pazsed An oct
requiring fiaat -the -natsre u alroholic
drinks and narcosicz. with special inssrne-
lions - 10 .heir effects apon the human
system in cnnaection with ths several tiiyi.
sions az Physiology and Hygiene shah he
taught in the Public SchsAs Thes~ txo
little bcoks fully cDver al tlsereqaires,<a,s
nj the set and presents thr anbjects us,.n
which they treat In clear and forrible
manner Primarily, they ars text books
but they can be read and studied with
prufit by these whose schooi days are lonr
since past They are good books b have
in the house and we hope 10 see them In
trcsinced into our public schools q, anv
early date. Facts relative 70 the influence
OF Alcohol, Tobacco. Opium and other
Narcotics upon the human syssenl MI should
know. The study Of this saa.ject i now
compulsory in the Public schools and when
il il 80 lucidly treated by Maryland publ
cations the intent Of the franzer Of the law
should be carried out, BY pasrchasing from
State publishers rather than hom Northern
booksellers. Wehope the school authorities
win see the matter this light
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
I.o.i...sl.00o Rsnnr.l.

I.ost-A small boy about the size Of a
man. Bare footed with his fathers shoes
on. Had an empty bag ON his back con
tanning two railroad tunnels and barrel
Of hung holes lie wore mutton-chop
a. with bean-soup lining. He was cross
in the back of his neck and wore his
hair cut curly. lie was born before his ell
der brother his mother bcing present on
the occasion. When last seen ne was shov-
cling wini Of Wihlcs Shop trying To raise
money enough IL visit LATHAM l. RALEY,
Hollywood, 81 buy shoes and sugar at cost
Your friend. l.. g.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

liy the children Of ~. Marys Academy
will he givcn the first week in August-in
the Sncirty'S lIall-to raise money Ia pay
i,r snmc necessary improvements made for
their sprcinl benefit. The programme and
.dlv will he given in our next issue Those
VIII" Were unable {" he present at the exhi-
hltinn will have a chance Ia SCI this time
what the children can do-thnSe who
W. present can come again rs some new
iytturs will he introduced in the pro
grammr pricr, ~ gents at the door. n"
tickets. Refreshments and dancing after
the chillrrn'S play. Come one and come
all
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22


Frvas csr Regular CvrrespvadeAs.l
Tie I::ih. i4sh and 18th were rainy and
stormy days. cern-fields WEIR inundated
and wasiouts in the roads are numerous
Pear and apples are being shipped d
Baltimore and Washington Mr. A. l.
Adams l. shipping large quantities of to-
maloes 10 the latter place. He receives
from si.5O IN $200 per hox net.
The yield q wheat Il at least one-thiri
less than anticipated Oats are yielding
well, the grain being well matured-
Crocus and taylors are beginning To bite,
greatly % the satisfaction of anglers, &c.
Mr.. Thomas Pembroke has had several
messes Of carp. The fish hawks have been
very annoying. daily visiting his pond and
catching some Of the largest fish. Several
Of said birds have been killed which were
large and fat. The peculiar taste of their
flesh is relished by some persons.
The watermelon crop is poor owing TO
the ravages Of insects. CantelOupes will
be plentiful-that Is, If the season continues
favorable.
W. Warren Clarke, son Of Mr.. w. 4. W.
Clarke, was thrown from his horse near
Pndall's mill, and was sadly hurt, recent
ly.
Mr.. Harry Greenwell, the best farmer Of
81. Jerome's section. has the finest crop Of
corn thereabouts.
Mrs. Kate Hammett, Of Freshman Neck,
was chased by rabid cat one day during
the past week and escaped from being bit
ten by taking refuge in cornfield near the
house. Mr.. Edward Hammett finally sue
ceeded in killing the brute by shooting It,
Several cats and dog were bitten before
the killing took place.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
T0a % NeteN.

The Town Commissioners have conClud-
al Ia collect Immediately all hack taxes
ami thoroughly put the streets and side
walks in repair. which is greatly needed
No lamps will Ia lighted a, the expense of
the town except on special occasions until
further notice.
Complaints are made that persons dcpoS-
ting wnHd on the STREETS within the limits
nl the corporation interfere with the pas.
sa,,C of the citizens ami others over the side
walks
Mood should In ranked up ana not
thrnwn out carelcSSly in lads On the high
Ways.
II is expected ty the City Fathers that all
public spirited citizens will aid them in their
efforts 81 improve the general appearance
at the village, as the value of property is
thercby Increased and the town rendered
mnre attractive.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
saint Malu's Beacon.


:. NJ X. X. Trains leave Randy
WING, going Fast, daily except Sundays, AZ
1870 a. IN. Arriving At McchanicsyiIle. i1:i5
a. ln. Leave MecllaRirsviile, going West,
daily except Sundays, at 1910 p. IN. Ar
r,ing At Branlywine 2:1O p. IN.
Early Morning Trains leave Mechanics
wills, going West. Mondays and Thursdays
at j:ij a IN Arriving al Brandy~ine at
$50 a. III.
Evening Trains lease Brandywine, going
East, Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 p.
III. Arriving at Mechanicsville III 7:30 p. IN.
Norfolk Steamers "a Washington from
Plney Point ON Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at 1920, T. NJ. RETURNING, Mon
DAYS, Wednesdays and Fridays.
see advertisements eIsewhere.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

FOR he btdcOh.
a ;esd step in sAe Righe nareesaess.
The first steps toward forming Literary
Society in the Seventh District, were taken
on the 10Th instant at a meeting held at
Bedlam Meek Graded School. While the
number present was not large il was an
enthusiastic meeting and all felt greatly en-
c"uraged by messages Of hearty co-opera-
ton on the part of many whose business at
this unusually busy season prevented from
being present. Another meeting will be
held at the same place next Saturday after
noon At o'clock, at which the Society will
enroll its members, elect officers &c.
The interesting feature of this meeting
will be to discuss and decide upon several
propositions concerning the interests and
convenience Of the people Of the district.
The question of building hall will be dis
cussed and the means of raising the neces-
sary funds decided upon.
When the Society is organized and in
corpOrated it proposes to build q hall In
which to hold its meetings and while it
shall be held under its supervision il will
be free To all meetings for the public good
or Of charitable or educational nature
ltinerants will be charged and the proceeds
be used TO keep the building in repair.
When it becomes able il hopes to have =
library where will be kept for public use
not only the best books, but such periodi-
Gals as will enable their readers to keep
abreast with the times in Science, Arts
AMI Literature. All interested, both young
and old, are requested to De present next
saturday afternoon. b.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
Books.

B00ks.
REVOKED VENGEANCE. As Novel. BY
J. Heard, NJ. ID. Presented by Author.
John Cox i Sons, Publishers. Price
500.
DR.. Heard has evidently expended good
deal of time and care on his novel. In the
preface he states that il is a work Of fiction
intermingied with facts" The book is an
interesting one and this, together with the
fact that the author is q native of So Mary's
ooanty, viii we think, insure it q ready
sale here. With the first chapter the inter
est in the story commences and iscontinued
until the end. We have not had time 20
examine the book with the care we would
have liked. Our cursory examination has,
however, impressed US favorably with it.
We append the criticism Of one OF the lead
ing Baltimore Weekly papers:
1T Is always a pleasure ON our part 10
chronicle the success Of an individual. DIR.
Heard spent ten years on the police force
II 0nr city; four Of the latest years with the
rank Of Sergeant: always an efficient officer,
and careful guardian OF the public peace
During his leisure moments while ON the
police-force he studied medicine, and step
by step he climbed the ladder Of knowleslge
and on March ., lSS2 he graduated with
high honor a NJ. n. The DIR. having
made his mark in the field IT medicine, has
turned his leisure moments "a literature.
His first effort Is Revoked Vengeance the
plot Of which Is well woven. The book l.
chaSte in dictioa, printed in clear type.
three hundred and four pages, 10 vo bound
in cloth and board back, price $lO0 Re
voked Vengeance will be read with grra,
iaterest. every chapter compelling the a.
tention Of the reader from the beginning 30
the end"
Drl.ASEY's STANDARD PHYaoIosY. w.
j. c. Dulaney l. Co. Baltimore, Publish
erS
Tue HUMAN BODY. Ry N. Newell Martin
and Hetiy Cary Martin. Dulaney 4 Co.
Publishers
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
Mosel Arrivals.

Among the recent arrivals Al our HoSels
since our last issue We note the following
FENwICk's lioTEL-J. W. Brightwell,
Washington; {. IL. Rosenhcim. Baltimore:
q. Turner, Charles county; W. T. Davis,
jos. L. Fallon, Edgar I. SimmS, VIM. VI.
Marston, Miss Eva Dawkins, Baltimore;
Augustus Gnenwell, Thos Phelps, Wash
ington; RcydS Shultz and Burton. county.
MooR.'s HorEI.-J. l.. Roland, ]. A.
Owens. VIM. Thomas, Robt Abcll. Balti.
more: A. NJ. Zane, AlfrSd Edwards, Rob,.
ii. Good, George +. PahSt and wife. New
York: VIM. A. Fenwick. Miss Bernadine
Fenwick, Geo NJ. Henly, n. :. Tappan.
Mrs. J. b. Abel, Misses Violet and Lucy
Abel, ]. Stephenson and family, DIR. Whit
,Hammett r. c. Moore and wife. +. N.
Cones, Ir., ]. c. Lee. W. :. Lee. w. ].
StClair, Miss Pei, Miss Maude Jaun ton,
Washington: Harrison W. Nickers, Geo.
Yickers. ii. W. Nickers, ChesteFtown, Md 4:
Mr.. Quinn and family, New Jersey: p.
McCarfy. Mas; ThoS> Bateman, Charles
county; ]. W. Wnghtson, So MaTyis 60
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

The country is safe now said Com
mlnd"r Pl"wnian, of the Maryland Oyster
Navy, last night. The steamers are r.
leased. I've got the papers right here in
my packet The Bnari Of Public Works
has given bond for the bhatS' appearance
before the United States Court when called
for. and until that time we are free" Com
man,acr Plowman. Captain Hedge Thomp-
snn, I'll the Governor McLane, Captain
Turner, Of the Governor Hamilton. and
Captain Loker, Of the Thomas, all met to-
gCihcr on the McI.anc and shock hands
over the result. Captain Billy Watts, mate
CA the Thomas, Was - much pleased that
hc went out AMI bought a new Sct Of brass
buttons for his blue c"ai-Baltimorc Hr.
,Ild
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
correspondence Of the Beacon.l

Correspondence of the Beacon.
"A noble friendship is the cultivation in
common ofthe personal inner lives of those
who partake in it," How forcible we felt
the truth of the above quotation pcrmeating
our heart as We clasped hands with the
many friends who gathered in the conse-
Grated grove of Ebenezer church last Sab
bath, July 18th, 10 partake Of the religious
services conducted therein. Reyd Mr..
Shultz. the pastor, was assisted i'm the morn
ing by Rev. Mr.. Rush from Solomon's Is
land. His clear, energetic style was COM
mensurate with the subject on which he
dwelt. No one could fail % appreciate the
earnest zeal Of the young disciple in ex-
pounding the creed he has espoused. The
large audience, which must have number
I'll over five hundred, were very attentive,
and seemed impressed with the promises
proclaimed from the pulpit The day was
serenely fair the loud peals of the organ,
blended with the soft lettering breeze that
crept through the forest; the beauty in the
pickering lights and shadows Of the over
arching greenness: the sunlight slanting
through the boughs, cast up against the
blue eternal background, made Natures
great Cathedral place intensely beautiful.
The song Of the old poet king was in our
heart, Let the trees clasp their hands and
the hills rejoice In His praise" At4.P.M.,
Rev. Mr.. Rely preached
And he lighted upon certain place and
tarried there all night becsuse the sun was
set, and he took of the stones Of that place,
and put them Cor his pillows and lay down
in that place 10 sleep" These stones the old
Patriarch Jacob used Cor his pillow when
on his way from Beersheba 10 Haram.
The one whereon he dreamed the tradi-
tional dream Of the ladder reaching from
earth to heaven. The stone, the Bethel he
raised TO God fcr safety.
OF the eloquence. the depth, the beauty
Of rhetoric l need not attempt descrip-
ton. All who have once heard the DIR.
can appreciate his genius, his elegant, schol-
AIRY taste in declaiming. One special FAC
ulty l. his power in holding the attention
OF his audiences. and -Leading climbing
thought higher and higher. until ID seems
TO stand In heaven and speak with God.
50 vivid i the portrayal Ct his imagination.
Att. p. n. the crowd dispersed for their
homes The long ride through the soss,
quiet atmosphere of evening Nsen Goods
aocks 80 trooping through the mlss' was
indeed . pleasant postscript 10 the day, and
ycar corfespoadenf felt that the lines from
same old Greek authors pen were ma writ
Ten In vain As she applied them % her in
dixidnai case.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
l.lEhtnIng.

In addition TO damage. throughout the
county, 10y washnuts, floods, &c, during
last weeks storms. in the Second and Ninth
districts lightning struck frequently At
Adams Store, ST. Georges Island, on Tues
day five persons received severe shock
one "f them named Moore, being. it is
feared, seriously injured. On Friday, Messrs
j. Clinton Bean and John Shadrick, of the
2nd district. both had shock of wheat in
their fields struck by lightning and burned
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22


HELLviLI.E. July IS. 1885.
Messrs. Editors Sunday last Mr.. j.
Simnas Fenwick. u your village, paid our
section flying visit Thu. fbelieye. Is the
first time for many years that the ''Cols-
nell. has visited our neighborhood when
purely ON pleasure bent" We forgive
his apparent neglect. however, rs his recent
departure seems TO show firm purpose Of
amendment For the Colonel, aPatuxent'
has ever a warm place in her heart, be-
lieves him 20 be one Of her truest and best
sons and takes a lively interest In him
Whether on health. recreation or good din
ners bent the old Sixth il the district to
visit II is matter Of surprise 10 US that
our beautiful river is not olfener visited by
those who know Ifs many advantages
Compared with the Patuxent, Britain:
Bay with its Paw-Paw Hollow Is nowhere.
But We are DEPRESSING, and must return to
the subject Of our letter. When returning
from his visit, the Colonel looked like q
man who had thoroughly enjoyed himself,
and We will wager with him "Patuxent
oyster roast" that never since he was boy
has he spent a more peasant day than on
the Sunday he visited his Sixth district
friends. %%%s
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

A friend reports that during the wheat
threshing in the Newtown section many of
the hands struck for higher wages. The
farmers and their families Joined forces,
did the work themselves, the strike came
"a nsnght and the strikers are money ont
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

There will I've meeting Of the Vestry of
s. Andrews Parish. in Leonarliown, ON
Tuesday next, the eth instant. A full At
tendance is earnestly requested as business
of importance demands pnpmpt and special
attention.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
,correspondence Of the Beacon,

Correspondence of the Beacon.)
For the benefit of the curious We will in
form them how Leonardtown man out Of
Leonardtown put in the Fourth Of July.
We would have told you all about ii over
a week ago had We been able TO get around,
but the fact is that we were 80 overcome
with heat and fireworks that we were
obliged TO rusticate for an additional week
for our health. On the Saturday before,
We began 10 get in trim for the Fourth by
q small ''fiirt" in the village. Late that
evening We received an invitation done up
with reckless extravaganee In three en-
velopes TO celebrate on Mohaay.. In due
time with other invited guests We were O.
hand and there remained until the drink
abies run low. Singing "tit' willow" and
other light amusements filled up the inter.
walls, between drinks and fan occasional
fishing and swimming excursion, with now
and then an ox-cart ride made the time
pass pleasantly and agreeably. Verify
our lines fell i'm pleasant places and with
pleasant companions and though too much
exposure has made our face look and feel
like yellow pine board and an unfortu
nate occurrence has made IL impossible fol
Us ~ walk up 10 friends Fenwick's and
Moore's more than twice day; we are still
sorry that the glorious Fourth with its red
hot accompaniments does not come about
: times year.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
Local. DO66ixlGs,


The ladies &c Ebenezer and Cedar Poin!
congregation will give basket Sociable on
next Tuesday, the 9Th instant, at the old
camp ground near Great Mills All are in
vited Ia come and bring u well filed has
ket.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOIICE To CREDITORS.
Orphans Court Of St Mary's County, Set.
June =, 1886.
by the Court, That DIR. VIM.
). Blackstone, administrator of
CHARLES OWENS,
late of ST. Mary's county, Md, Deceased,
give the notice required by law to the de-
ceased's creditors 90 exhibit their claims and
that the same De published once week for
six successive weeks in the st. Mary's BEA-
CON. Test: JAS. r. VI. RALEY,
Register of Wills for ST Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance of the above order, here
by give notice that have obtained from
the Orphans Court OF St. Mary's county,
Maryland, letters of administration ON the
personal estate Of Charles Owens, late Of
said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
notified 10 exhibit the same with the proper
vouchers attached thereto 81 the subscriber,
on or before the 18th day Of Dec, 1886, they
will otherwise by law be excluded from the
benefits of the said estate. All persons in
debted to the deceased are requested 10 make
immediate payment TO the subscriber.
DIR. WM. s. BLACKSTONE,
Administrator.
June 10, lSS6-6wt
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
TO TAXPAYERS.

nERSUNS indebted 10 nae for taxes for the
year iSS4 are requested % make imme-
date payment. Otherwise shall be COM
PEELED 10 collect the same by process Of aw.
W. j. WATHEN,
Late Tax Collector Of srd District.
Sept "a. S5-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22
A BARGAIN.

10 HORSE TRACTION ENGINE for
sale. VIII be put In first-class condition.
4 bargain. Apply 20
FERDINAND BURCH,
Charlotte Hall,
81 Mary's county, Md
March IS, SGT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-22

Thanking our patrons for past favors, we
sure the public that our best efforts shall be
made 10 keep handsome and fashionable
assortment Of all
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-19
A COURT OF APPEALS
Mem oers oftbs Episcopal Con-
venuou Argue ioI One.
FOB SosIsIsssEG29ES
The Present Z tp.scop1l J4aiCisI system
Pronounced Mosf imntofsl Cus
40 hsf ftas Seen 4rn-
isned a. AEso CiergYmen.

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consisting of fiietN members Tue iaaiieI
ttaf aa ief taI.-.4st h.f. llr lAEeu. 90
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fer consider fhs tAIrt.eu.s lf amending
fat if.e page ~ ths prate- book so as io
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Telegram-herald., 1886-10-19
EYRETURNTOW WORK
The Great Chicago Butcher g
Strike - Suddenly Ended.
The MLAHILL WORK TEN HOURS 4 Gsi
The Conclusion Reached Through Sen
slOle Advice. Wach Sho~sd The
Men That they Mere Beng
Frozen Cut or d Living.

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stock Yards was brought - aA "nfvl -.''e
tlls afternoon. when the strikers re~alstd
.o o..i,a. ti... r.,ir t.~ .,.ht t,nr- "a .i..g
~'-' '-''t' vac ''N-' i'Ni '' '-'
ers Ill decision was reached al a ~ -s
ure.iu.. held ia 6t~.nanla Ifall lst. la t.e
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Telegram-herald., 1886-10-19
Fire AT snnd Lake.

SAND LAKE, Oct ls-The smoke has not
vet cleared away from destructive fire
fire for this place, which occurred on Sun
day morning. The large frame building
owned by John Butler. and occupied BY
him a. a salesrOom for agricultural imple-
ments, by G.. j. Bradish as a harness and
boot and shoe shop, and by o. J.. Close &
Co. with q stock OF drugs. was entirely de-
s.rOyei The loss is estimated as follows.
On building. 5000, insurance. $50. on
harness goods, etc, 5000 on drug STOCK.
$50. Ne insurance. except on builiing. as
named q. J. BEadish Will commence bust
ness with a new stock In a day or two.
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-19
THROUGH The HEART.
\ beautiful loung ,is.kr-on Girl shoots
Hev-etf Dead.

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Mr-sEaoN, oct. Considerable Of
sensation was created here today when it
became known that Annie f. Pett, the
bright and handsome daughter OF William
Patt. has shot herself through the heart
The deed was done last night. but as there
is no known motive for suicide. it Is gen
erally believed that the shooting vas ac-
cicental. and a corOnecs jury returned a
verdict 10 that effect today. Miss Pett was
very popular in society.