Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-29
Cobb Neck Items.

The late storm greatly damaged our corn
and tobacco, and has given work for the road
corps. We will never have good roads until
we Iocalize the system, by giving us a yoke
Of oxen, cart and three men in each Of the nine
districts. The same amount we now expend
will not be increased. Was the economy Of
MIR. Edelen in reducing the amount for road
purpose to $4,000 wise? The experience of the
late Democratic Board who did not pay and
the travelling public's verdict, will determine
that libefality Is often economy.
Captain Mandanyole's bright little boy was
droshed in the wieomico last week, despite
the efforts Of his almost crazed father to
save him.
Father Campbell, by bis urbane manners and
most eloquent and sound arRumentstlse SER
mons, attracts crowds Of all denominations, to
the church 10 Cobb Neck.
Mr.. II. simms, who has by his economy and
Industry provided nice cage, was caught on
the hills Of the beautiful Wicomico, where there
is nest of most iair and charming BIRDS
The wild stofih came ia unexpected fury, be
rushed for ths ftoht Hail door she to close the
back. TIE thodghtIess Wild lifted him as
featheh, ana Rad be not beeh caught in pair
Of sofs wi Strong arms hs Night nov have
been FOOD fot the hungry hshss of the ''Cat
Hole or Newport Ruiz, which cur wide
awake ". c. has an appropriation to clean
out As II tested bis head, whgfs you boys
usually do, wien accident permits, he gently
Whispered, dear, would that this stcFh would
last forever. want No other haven, 81 FEST"
Mrs. Malenkrodt has written and published
two artistic pieces Of music, one dedicated to
the dearest friend Of her youth, the wife Of our
most esteemed States Attorney, Wilmer.
bur old friend, Judge Dutton, has been
called TO his fathers. He had no enemies
alp.
Father Campbell was presented to-day with
massive gold ring to be ratified for at our
Christmas festival for charitable purposes.
The amount realized at N. p, $l75, will be
used for the erection of Public Hall, " a
necessity in every district of our county,
for lectures-spsecbes- political meet
ings, where orators will have a stage upon
which to eAhibit thelhselses at very small
charge.
If none resign, some decllne office, Charles
II. Sheirburn, Of Cobb Neck, was offered
good nosition in Washington. he said he and
wife preferred to remain Oh the 'Shell clad
shores Of The Wleomico." lie was Republic
can because the party had done so much for
bis race and other poor people in the past and
was laborln for their liberty and freedom uu-
der lbS laws how hence, he was Republican
from principle.
''Tab," the Ave year old daughter Of Mr..
Fred Richmond, vas given some ''hcnesp a
few evenings ago at Ter auH,s, On het tettrh
home she exclaimed, "Dad," please get me
soirie Bee jelly" it was so nice at "aantys.'
Rot ok tnapptopriate name for this most
healthy food.
Yrs. Mills left for Washington to-day,
Miss Polk, of Washington, very attractive
young lady is visiting Mt 'Tirsah"
DR.. Smith is suffering from a fractured rib
caused by cbeghing
Mr.. Joe Hayden has started carriage FAC
tory and blacksmith shop at Turkey Roost, "
and doing a remuneralve business.
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