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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-07
A LITTLE BUTTERCUP.
SHE is QUEEN AMONG THE JACK
TARs AT THE NAVY YARD.

Miss Della Robihsbh, the Yankee Bumboat
q: Woman, Who Has AN tho Virtues and
None OF the Folbles Of Gilbert and Sui
livan's Little Buttercup.
When Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan first
introduced their nautical comic opera Of
"Pinafore" to an American public one Of
the most taking characters that aided
toward the success Of the distinctively
English production was that Of Little
Buttercup.
Little Buttercup was represented to be
what, among the hardened tars OF the
queens navy, is commonly known as D
bumboat woman, whose mode of obtain
Ing "a livelihood is by going aboard the
different war vessels and supplying the
crews with tobacco or Micknacks Of
general use from q stock carried in q
basket OF receptacle upon each arm.
The idea of q lone woman venturing
among an army Of sailors and biasphe.
NOUS followers OF thesea to Sell her little
wares and ruin the risk Of meeting with
no polite treatment, as the bumboat
woman was pictured, seemed quite q
novelty for Americanswho saw the opera
Of "P;nafore." Thus, 1t may come as
somewhat Of q surprise and an Interest,"
Ing point Of information to be made
known that Of late the navy Of progress.
sive Uncle Sam has not only become
identified with veritable bumboat
woman, but with q Little Buttercup
whose avoratffoon Is that Of the identical
Buttetcup of Messrs. Gilbert and Sulli-
vans Characterization.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-07

ail lserY si 4 s voice Iaimed:.
Somuch fcr buying Iae. !.
d that she dropped
~ sssS sS 8s1 on the. foog and;
pnsd around with san;
|aS3sF ee, with VT q halo OF;
stood the little.
shelf 1t was.
seu. Her lips:
ths sws of pearly,
ss.;s aatest smile:
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-07

sszAn i hour and q half later Tom, pale, q z
81 .ab;verinr.S I've clutching his hands together
:i m d excitement, crept into +. the =
,hank 81 The bit. The third oct Was 1uss q
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-07
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

Dr.. j. G. Aver g. Co., Lowell, Mass.
Bold by all Druggists. Prlc0 81 ak botties;ss
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

Pomankey society has Il ShoeG -Fnr
some time past Il party Of men have been au-
gagged in Pomonkey eating timber. Oneof
the number, a fine looking young ltlow, rsyAirr
dark complexioucd, vas forem n in ch,rge
! Of the hands, aud being man of some bash
and push, soon secured adnittance into Seie.
/ Is. lie attended parues given at Tubn N
I Hall, aud was pronounced a splendid neei
4 By the fair young damsels, with whom h.
mixed in the may dance. All vent
s~immngly with the gallant yirgiuan who
eas treated as though the blood Of Tie 1. r
Y coursed through his VEINS and heIwa-
lie ,rd 10 declare that girls in Virginia ere
rather scase, tut here they could be stumbleh on
everywhere \ few days ago the contrd,tor
who had been absent in Virginia for some
! time past, returned, and in the course Of a
settlement at one OF the stores in the neigh
borhood, dispute arose in reference TO some
thing purchased by the dusky, but gallant
foreman. The contractor became ucensed
wit. his foreman and denounced him as
contemplate mulatton Anu thus the se-
cret leaked out, and it was theu for the first
time known that Pomonkeyaus had been,
With characteristic hospitality, entertaining a
supposed mulatto. The bare mention Of the
name, Kay, in that neighborhood will cause
words Of Indignation and disgust, and make
bright eyes flash with anger and morti6ca-
ten.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04


Mr. Editor. AS you are generally desir-
oas Of getting all local news, aud as Pomon-
key has not been represented very recently in
your valuable, and without aat,ering) very
entertaining and newsy journal, avail the
privilege of dottins you few items.
The young gentlemen held one OF their usual
successful entertainments at Tnbman Hall.
on Monday night, 3lst ulto, to watch the
old year out and dance the new year in AL
though the elements were threatening and
very uupropitious rain, having set in the early
part of the day, and continuing until dark.
ness, yet, nevertheless we had quite a large
assembly of both sexes the gentlemen pre-
dominating in numbers, but the fair sex BY
far in grace and beauty. Dancing was en-
gagged in and continued until the 1--WE sma
hours of the morning, when all dispersed to
their homes much pleased. Quite number
Of our usual visitors, especially ladies, were
absent, OWING to distance aud inclemency OF
the weather. We missed them sadly, but
trust in the near future, when another similar
entertainment will be held to have them with
US.
Before closing Mr.. Editor will say a few
words for our genial caterer, Mr.. ". NJ. La n
bert, who on the occasion, as usual, furnished
Us with an excellent meat supper. Turkies
being the main feature served in true 'Del.
monico' style.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

How TO Save Money problem with
every Que is to save money. We've no patent
plan to suggest no ''new-iangled notion" to
ofer-but an eminenily practical one TO pre-
sent to our readers. whereby they can effect
this desirable otjecii and that Is: Read care
fully the advertisement Of Chem Acme Hall,
in this issue Of the INDEPENDENT, and order
anything in the Clothing, Furnishing aud
Holiday lins from this well known and re-
sponsible frm-the largest clothing house in
Baltimore and the South. Abundant salts
faction will attend your trading, and the dol
lar YOU invest will return you fall third
more 10 the way Of quality and style than Il
spent anywhere else.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
CarterS
Popular Cash Dry Goods store,
I'll Market Space, near 18th Street,
Next door to the Boston Variety Stole.
Washington, D. G..
silss. yelyets, Pushes.

Black Silks, excellent quality, -, SIC, 90
l rs, i 30. Silk Yelvets and Plushes, so, Use
/ 90 Ladies Broadcloth, pure wool, yart
and half wide reduced to 75c, real value
/ 90. Henrietta Cloth Suiting nearly YARD
and half wide, pure wool, very finest quill
ty, reduced to sos, cash value 75c Donblt
Wool Blankets, immense size, extra heav5,
slightly imperfect, so, 90, Is. Imperial
Diagonal Dress Goods, wide double fold, al
colors, IL yards for 90 Astrachan Cloth
yard and hlf wide, 7jc. Finest quality all
wool blankets, 5 90, so, 10 90 Henrietta
Cashmeres, all colors, extra wide, double
width, pure French wool, reduced to 45c-
Royal French Serge, elegant Dress Gods, all
colors. pure wool, wide double width, reduc-
ed to 373c cash value soc. Stylish Cloth
Plaids, pure wool, yard aud a half wide, re.
dueed to soc. Elegant French Sattine com
forts, 50
Valuable presents for cash customers. "A
pair Of elegant Damlsk Towels, worth / 90.
A half dozen Ddmask Napkins worth 75c A
pair OF silk embroidered Corsets. worth Toe
Select one of the above with purchase of s..
Cash customers will select one of the follow
ing presents with a purchase Of 10 00i one
dozen fine D,inask Linen Napkins, worth
SO; two pairs Of elegant Dsamask Towels,
WORTH 90; large size Handsome Bridal
Quilt, worth | so
Positively no goods sold on credit We
must have the cash 10 discount our bills.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the lite Of the individual Such Il
remarkable event Is treasured in the memory
and the agency whereby the good he,lth hns
8a, aJta.as, .lssaaJ Waqa,t it
is that so much is heard in praise OF Electric
Bitters So ntny feel they owe their restora-
uon to health, to the use o the Great Altera-
tive aud Tonic. IT sou are tfodb'ed with any
disease OF kilneys, liver or stont,h, OF long
or snort standing YOU will surely fad reliet
by use Of Electric Differs. Sld ut SOC, and
81 per bottle at V. ". Pad -elts store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

Ia huying our Dry Goods from the whole
sale merchants we p4j. casi fof tien aud ask
no fivers. The wh3 rs se merchants know
they must sell at rick bottom prices to get
orr trade We cau.i buy or dry goods ON
ak months credit .4me rs other merchants
bat we want no credit, We pay cash aud gel
discount OF per cent on every dollar Ia
twelve mouth, this d,comn Of pr cent
amounts 10 several thousand dollars. Our
cash customers are also entitled to a discount
for their cash The money we save by dis
counting our bills is Invested in valuable
presents for our cash customers Now sup,
| credit what would lie the consequence We
would pay high prices for Que goods, We
would get no discounts, and we would have
no valuable p esents for our cash customers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
Christmns Marrlage ] M. Olen p.atI

Christmas Marriage = Mr. 0len Prath-
or a young aud highly respected gentleman o
Washington, D G., aul Miss Lizzie Gaulk
the beautiful and attractive daughter Of Nc
J. 4. Caulk Of Annapolis, were married a
Mrs. W. D. Mcdaniel $, sister Of the groom
at Waldorf, ON Christmas day, at O'Clock
D. M, the Rev S b. Dolly officiating TIL,
briie was attired in lovely dress Of blue
plush With slippers and gloves to match ca
rying boquet of Marechal Neil roses. The
groom was handsomely attired in full dress
After the ceremony, the happy conole and
fiends marched to the dining room where re-
freshments were ahundantly served by the
hostess. On the following evening grand
reception was held ut the residence Of the
oomS father, Anacosiia, D. G at which
Anne Arundel, Charles aud Prince George $
counties were well represented, the bride
Received MANY valuable presents. We ex
tend congratulations and wish for the now
happy pair long life full Of marital bliss and
happiness,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

An Eloquent AddreSs.-The space or
the second page usually allotted 90 news y
the day. we have in this issue, given, at The
request OF friends, TO IN address dei-eyed by
the Rev. James f. Poindexter at a Confeie-
rate reunion held in Chltam, Plttsylvania
county, Va, in August last The object OF
the meeting was to inaugurate a movement by
which monument could be erected to the
memory of the gallant sons Of Pittsylsanit
county, who fell lighting in the army Of
Northern Virginia during the late war between
She States. The address i2 an able and eo-
queut defence by the Reverend gentleman o..
his dead comrades, cad of the motives which
hetuated them in ealisting ii the armies OF
the Lost Cause Our patrons will not re-
greet the publication. as the thrilling incidents
of battle, and the lofty motives of those who
participated, are tbrilltngy and graphically
depicted by one 49, ----a gallant soldier him-
s'lf ever in the forefront Of battle, AID who
hears upon his person marks OF wounds re-
ecived while leading his meu to the esnnon's
mouth in defence Of his principles.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
Local BrcUifies.
Happy New Year.
Have you sworn off.

NNN NeAs
Have you sworn off.
Did you sec the eclipse? Or we're you like
the many thousands who forgot all about IN
Lieutenant II. II. Boswell will attend The
military ball given at Bel Air this evening
by Co. D LIST RegimentI N. NC.
Mr.. f. n. stonestreet and family removed
to their new home in Virginia on MONDAY
last. They are good citizens and we sadly
regret their leaving the county.
4 hir Wesley Bowie Of this village was mar
ried on Tuesday Lass At the Methodist Frisco.
pal Parsonage in Ia Plata, to Hiss Margaret
G. Bowie Of Pisgsh. We extend eongratoa-
tions.
Coz. John J. hughes, who for several years
past has been baiiG in one Of the Baltimore
courts, has been superseded, and another APP
pointment made 10 his place.
The amount Of insurance on the property Of
Mr. D. ]. Braeunier, recently destroyed by
fire, was 81 300 five hundred on the goods In
store, aud eight huajred on the building.
constant reader says, that Nr. r. F4r.all,
the genial proprietor Of the Gem House,
Iilghesvile was The recipient ola bouncing
buby boy, on Sunday last. Query From
whom was the present received?
The young gentlemen Of Port Tobacco aud
vicinity have organized an anti-ireat society
/ It is a good move aud will have tendency to
check that growing evil, excessive iudul-
gence Ia intoxica1ts.
The Executive Committee ofthe State Teach
ers' Association at recent meeting held at
the State Normal School decided to hold the
annual meeting IN the week following the 4th
of July. The place Of meeting has not as get
been selected
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton on Thursday last 70 Edward Grove and
Corneia Tucker, and to George w. Misteid
aud Rosa Wallace, all Of this county. The
first named couple WHO reside near White
Plains were married In the City Hall immed
ately after the license was issued
Mr.. Stonestreet and his three boys have re-
moved every vestige Of property from the
county and have gone ia search for better
prospects ia another State. They are therefor
in the same position as many Of the so-calIed
Republican eolonizers, but they will be here
to vote at the next election.
It's all very well to talk about building
new railroads and new steam ships but now
could men, women, and children traye on
them without Dr.. Bull 5 Cough Syr"p2 Think
of il. Ponder it.
Neither Il borrower nor lender be, but
take your own twenty-five cents, an 20
round 10 your ow druggist aud buy gour-
s,lfa bottle Of salvation oil for your sprsins,
aches, aud paias.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
A Prohibition DOg.-During the holt

A Prohibition Og.-During the holi
day week neighbors hound, supposed 10 be-
/ long TO young gentleman whose family i:
noted for its temperance proclivitieS, went in
1 the night time, with felonious intent
! TO the house of Mr. Thomas
b. Cough near Nicomieo By some means
unknown to the family, the dog gained access
to "A dairy in the yard in which Was stored d
quantity of edibles, and among the lot mum
Der Of mince pies. The dog, with rsvenous
appetite, ate all the substtntials in the dairy.
when, evidently, like the more favored hu-
man race,-whom he was doubtless striving
10 initiate, -wishing to top off his sumptuous
repast with somtthing lighter and more pala-
table, commenced on the pies He took one
bite, but ate no more, leaving the rest of the
pies, quite number, undisturbcd. The only
reason whlci has been assigned by those who
suffered by his rogu'sh action is, that, as the
pies contained quite a liberal supply Of Ola
Cognac, he must have imbibed the temperance
views Of his master, and, though hound like.
eating everything else mftnn ms reach. and
still wanting more. would nos bring discrcdit
upon his masters theories by taxing another
bite after making the discovery that they were
mince PIES, and contained spirits.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

Promoted. -Ex-SheriG Simpson, who for
several months past has been on the police
force Of Ba imore as + prob1tioner, was pro-
NOTED on Saturday last, aud is now a regular
officer on the force We trust our ola friend
will continue to merit the esteem IT the au-
thorites. and rise 70 a prominent position
.Aong the guardlans Of the peace il The me-
topGiis al our State. '''''
e5..
Death Of an Estimable Lady. Mrs.
Fanny Il, Einsoa, wife OF Judge john Vim
son, died at the residence Of her husband ia
Montgomery county, on Thursday moroin-
81 last week, after lingering iIinoss, NJ.
Winston was Miss Fannie riout, nieee % a.
late Rev. Robert Prout, for mluy years rector
of Durham Parish in this rounty Ms
Niuson was we'll known in the counts, and
her many lovely traits OF character m tdc her
a host Of friends here, who will Sincerely
IN Urn her death Tier remtius were iater-
red IN Oak Hi Cemetery Geo grt11n, y. c
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

Died.-Departed this life, December 2sth
1888, Theophilus Proctor, beloved son o
jennie and Willie Proctor. after long i'll.
ness Of typhoid fever--aged 81 years.
Day by day we saw him fade
And slowly sink AWAY,
Yet In our hearts we prayed
That he might longer stay.
core more buried beneath the So
One more gone 10 meet his Cod"
We should not weep that he has gone,
With US it's night,
With him lis morn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
. .
Their Rnsiness Rnominr.

fSu0ssff6iyy" 51ae thing" srs ctdsed as,se:ifff !,
general revival OF trade at w W. Paagctt' !
store as their giving away to their customers
Of so many free trial bottles OF Dr.. Kings !
New Discovery for consumption. Their trade
is simply enormous in this very valuable ar
ticle from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asthma.
bronchitis, Group, and NIL throat and lung
diseases quickly cured. You can test it be-
fore buying by getting trial bottle free.
large size 81, Every bottle warranted.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

Obituary. Died on the ssh ofDecember,
1888, Theophdus Proctor, son Of Willie and
Jennie Proctor This gooi anil faithful
young man was universally respected for his
excellent traits of character. His ptrenis
deeply grieve At his sad death, it is natural
for them TO mourn hls uuiimcly end but The
mourn notas without hore. They miss hin,
but their loss is bis gain. We believe thai
the end Of his life here was the beginning Of a
new life Of eieraa joy aud happiness.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

Pay Your Dues, MIR. Samuel II Neave
will be in Port Tobacco on the 22d aud Goth
instant to receive the annual interest on the
premium notes on policies in the Montgomery
Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The rate
uf interest, owing 10 the unusual hummer Of
fires during the past two years, has been in
creased to per cent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
YEARLY RATES.

Marriages in 1sSs.--During tie year
past tie clerk has issued ~ marriage licenses.
4G to white couples aud 81 to coored Al
mos as many more have been married outside
the State. No, 50 bad for leap year after all
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

Married. Mr. John 7. Malotey, and Miss
Sarah e. Wade, were married in Washington
on Wednesday last. Both the bride and
groom are residents Of the county, the bride
be ng daughter Of Captain Richard Wade
We wish them pleasant journey along the
pathway of life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
Shooting Match Owing

Shooting Match.-Uwing to the in.
slemency Of the weather, the shooting match
advertised by Mr. j. f Norris to take
place in this village on the
9th of December last, was postponed until
Tuesday, January 9th. A purse Of $50 will
be contested for by teams from Bryantown
and Port Tobacco. Lovers Of this sport
would do well TO attend, as some fine shoot
ing will be witnessed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04

II is questionable at least to allow the baby
10 exhaust flselt and aiiTT1Y- 1'se' .Gousens,i
with IT'S continual cryiag VIXEN that tried
remedy. pr Bulls Baby Syrup viii quiet il
nj once. Price D cents
II yS0T are troubled with dyspepsia, pain in
the region Of the heart, liver aud kidneys, or
any other painful symptoms, do not wait to
confirm the disease, but break it up at once
by using Lnxador. You will thank Us for
the advice.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
Imnnrtant Notice.

The Maryland independent is the only
paper IN Chaies comfy that publishes our
advertisement. Every one in the county
should read our advertisement even if they
never expect 70 deal with us, because our adj
vertisement gives much valuable information.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
PORT TOBACCO

When the Bryaa.oHn team will shoot the
Port Tohacco team 'or $50.
Zach team Will consist Of three shoe ers,
AMI each nan viii shaat at seven lie birds.
wil also raalea b sadsome Sleigh the me
day
There will be sn Her parses for t4ose wish
ias to shaot sweepstakes.
i.n4at ]. +. NORRIS.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-01-04
A. pOsgy. Publisher

Terms Of advertising; For plain matter
81 90 per square (8 llnesl for the irst inser-
ton. 25 rents for each subsequent insertion
Rule and figure matter double the above rates
Obituary notices half rates.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-07-06


stared at them, and they laughed the
more. All, how could she explain?
And did Gertrude hear all this? low
would it affect her?
Il regret to say that my daughter
is unwell. and has gone to bed,n she
gasped, to one who shook her hands
in friendly fashion, and the lady an
swered:
"Let us go to her at once" and
whisked the mother into the bedroom.
'Is she ill?" she asked, really ill?"
Then she turned down the sheet.
and behold! there appeared only the
bolster in Gertrude's nightgown.
The mother shriel1ed.
"a sad Transformation, said the
friend. Then from the other room
came peals Of laughter. Mrs. Brand
was whisked back again.
The stout Germans were bringing
back the bass-viol. They set it in a
corner, they opened the lid, and out oi
it flew the bride, all in white, who,
laughing and crying, threw herself in
to Mrs. Brands arms.
"rm married, mother dear" she
said. They carried me away in this
case, and you've got to make the best
Of it,"
"Of course you have" cried PaJ;l
Praed, appearing at this instant froz1
behind the others, and embracing his
wife and mother-in-law at the same
moment.
Then back to the bedroom again,
and out with fawn-colored silk, and all
the proper costume OF the brides
mother, and back to the head Of the
table.
And then it suddenly occurred to
Mrs. Brand that she was once more
happy, that all that had happened was
like a bad dream, and that, poor as he
might be, she was glad that Gertrude
had married Paul Praed.
How they feasted that night How
they sung! How they danced! And
as for the end of the evening, that was
1lho q 1tIiiy od1O, lOL " ~ oHOuiu COut
to the door but messenger boy with
telegram for Paul, which, when he
had read to himself, he read aloud,
and it was as follows:
ITO Paul Praed: Hurrah unclcs will dis.
covered; DR.. - confesses; sixty thousand
yours. Come at once. BLISS s. Co."
"Hurrah!' cried every body.
''And after all you have a sixty
thousand-dollar son-in-law, mamma, >
said Gertrude. ''And we shall not
live in Avenue A."-Family Story
Paper.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-07-06
A WEE WORLD OF MY OWN.

There once used to be
At the foot OF tree
Where moss grew across and the violets were
blue,
a wee world Of my own,
Where played all alone
Ny small, naked fingers all dabbled with dew
green little world,
- Where the tansy uncurled
Small weeds dropped their seeds in the palm OF
t8 my hand
a And the snail in his castle
M Was my humble vassal
Ana criclets in caves-I w4s heir to the land
would creep
Soft asleep
To that wee world of mine,
- iSubduing myself to the Stiffness OF flowers,
se Breathing low,
f Hoping So
might grow fairy-fine
And steal my long days out of fother folks hours
@ hoped to grow smaller
AS others grow taller.
To brew draughts Of dew in a brown acorn-cup,
And sit in the shade
That the white pebble made,
But never grew down and l always grew up.
The weeds have ou grown me,
The cric1ets disown me,
The snail moved away, never knew where to
And it falls out to-day,
In my big stupid way.
I'm so blind 1 can't find that wee world am
heir to-
Helen Thayer Hutcheson, in st. Nicholas.