Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-10
Local Brevff,es,

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Now The ia grippe has got US, and the
doctors are busy and happy.
The. Legislature which adjourned las,
Thursday met again on Tuesday night.
Commissioner Joseph y. Harrison is conan-
ed to his home BY severe spell Of sickness.
Judge Stone is good sheep raiser as well
as good Judge. He has 10 fue SOuthdown
lambs.
Mr.. E. A. Shaw and Miss virgie F. Roby
Of White Plains were married in Washington
on Thursday last.
Miss A. Boarnan has been appointed post
master at Bryantown, vice H. A. Turner,
removed.
Services we're held 10 Christ Church in this
village on Sunday last and again on Monday.
which was Twelfth Day, Old Christmas.
Mr.. NJ. Thompson will not return to New
York 10 enter upon the discharge Of his duties
there until the LIST Of February.
A lady subscriber in wishing US the COM
pliments Of the season writes that the indie
pendent like an old friend always paws her its
weekly visit and cheers her quiet moments.
We learn that the late Judge Jenkins had
his life insured for $500. We hope It 10 true
as it viii be a great assistance to his estima-
bic family.
Brother Cox OF the Times has been so much
indisposed for several days past that he was
compelled to remain confined at home. He is
again out but shows the effects of the "grip.p
Miss Lena and Memi Matthews. the petite
and attractive daughters of james r. Matthews
ESQ.,, are visiting Mrs. Amanda Matthews, at
La Plata.
Rev. Thomas o. Tongue, formerly pastor of
NanIemoy Church, will participate in the
opening services Of the new Episcopal Chapel
which will take place at an early date at
Solomon's Island, Calvert county.
Mr.. Henry L. Mudd, of Mattawoman. is
selling SANKEY'S Exploratona In Africa. His
success will be assured as / is a snlendid
work filled with exciting IL dents and hair
breadth escapes.
Prof. Pereival Padgett Of Concord, N. H.,
is on visit of few days to his uncle and
brother, Messrs. w. W, and s. @. Padgett
His many friends will be pleased to learn that
he IL in splendid health.
In discussing the emigration of the negro
from this to other sections, a prominent Dem
ocrat expressed himself rs being opposed TO
his leaving aud spoke in high terms Of his in
dustry. How does this accord with the views
of that other class Of Democrats who would
remove or disfranchise him for political effect
II is said that our representative in the
House of Delegates are not only among the
best looking, but, physically and mentally,
are the equals of any, and far superior 10
many other county delegations. All of which
makes us proud of our representatives.
Mr.. Thomas W. Wright of the Bird district.
who was recently appointed constable bonded
on Tuesday last and is ready for the transac-
ton Of business. Mr.. Wright has given an
excellent bond, is an upright, honest and
sober man, and viii attend promptly to all
business entrusted to him.
One of the most useful articles that we
know OF is that famous household remedy for
the baby, DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup 1t costs only
rs cents bottle.
No one can absolutely describe the suffering
imposed by dyspepsia. Il darkens lifes path
way and makes existence almost miserable;
but Laxador will not only alleviate the tor
lures OF dyspepsia, but will cure the disease
Price only 20 cents.