Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-05-04
Local. Brerit,es.

The peach crop is not injured in the county.
Only few farners in the county can boast
Of having finished planting corn.
Another cold wave struck US on Tuesday
last.
GeorgeI I. ChappeleaE has completed his new
store-house at Hugesville, aud with new
stock Of goods is dong thriving business.
DR.. Lancaster continues to improve daily
Drs. Smith and Barker have been unremitting
10 their attentions.
Cardinal Gibbons will soon visit this couu.
ty to administer the rite Of confirmation in
the Catholic Churches
Frost on yesterday May g. Cool weather
is greatly desired in summer, but frost can
readily be dispensed with.
Sunday last was the hottest April dav
known for many years past. Thousands in
the cities Of Baltimore aud Washington flock
ed to the parks to escape the heat, and loiter
in the welcome shades
The Republican and Democratic primaries
to select delegates to the county convention
are held on the same day, tomorrow, n the
different districts Of the county.
Mrs. Edeen CT Fort Foote, Prince George
county, who recently had her residence de.
stroyed by FIRE, has contracted for the imme-
date construction Of handsome cottage near
the old site
Mr. John w. Albrittain surprised his many
friends and acquaiatances in this vicinity by
quietly taking the train on Wednesday Of last
week for Washington, where he was married
to Miss Edmona E. Padgett We tender
congratulations.
Mr.. T. +. G.. Herbert Of Chaptico, who is
one Of the memsers Of the firm of Herbert,
Fowler & Co, sf Newport, and who is con-
nected with several other firms in ST. Mary S
county, was in this village on Tuesday last,
with a view of securing place in which to
engage in general merchandise business
Some persons saw that not much improve
ment is seen in the appearance of this village
As yet not much money has come into the
hands of those authorized to make them
When the county pays to the commissioners
the amount which they are to receive quite a
ofnumber Of changes will be observed.
Mr.. Willie Robey son of the late Gerard
Robey of this county tour years ago received
an appointment on the police force of Balti-
more. A few days ago, without an applica-
ton, on account Of faithful performance Of
duty, he received a reappointmenl for four
years additional.
VIM. T. McGiyerney formerly OF this
county who recently killed Sanders
near Chaptico, st. Mary's county,
had hearing before his Honor Judge Grain
on Tuesday last, and bail was fixed a: 81, 900
The prisoner not being able to give bail was
remanded to the custody of the sheriff.
Gov. jackson was interviewed in Baltimore
on Tuesday last in reference to the bill to pay
st. Mary's county for expenses incurred in
the Biscoc trial lie stated that if the connty
authorities furnished him an itemzed state
ment of costs in the case, aud there were no
attorneys fees included, he might consider it
ttvorahly. Later information is 10 the effect
that he will sign the bill allowing 81, 900.
Mrs. DR.. jones' who was unwearied in her
attentions upon her brother, Dr. lancaster for
4wo weeks, with her sistcr-in-law, Mrs. Ilig-
gins, returned to Calvert county on Monday.
Mrs II made friends of every one she met.
The Doctor saws that his sister, so gently
nnrsed, petted and spoiled him, that sickness
Seemed species of luxury, and rather signiii-
cantly remarked, that he can't live now, with
out gentle voice. u soft hand and noiseles5
step. Hope on Doctor, lap year is not half
gone.