Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-12-17
LocaIwi.s and O,herwise.

LOcaIWiss and Otherwise.
Tomorrow week will be Christmas
Don't forget the sale at Della Brook to-
day (Thursday)
Mr.. j. Frank Ford left Sunday last, per
Tygert, for Annapolis to take charge of his
Office.
Recently Mr.. ]. d. Thompson, of this
district, had four of his sheep killed by
dogs.
Do not put off until the last moment to
make your Christmas purchases. Read
the advertisements and go at once and
buy.
The Christmas stock at Mrs. l.. A. Jones
will be opened to-day and those who see
it before it is picked over will enjoy a rare
treat.
The Commissioners Court has passed an
order requiring all claims against the
county. which are not regulated by law, to
be sworn TO.
Read the new schedule of the Weemo'
Line Steamers. This company runs its
boats with regard &c the needs of its
patrons and is deservedly popular with
our people.
Her many friends in this neighborhood
will learn with sincere regret of the death
of Miss. Julia Newman. Miss Newman
died at the residence of her sister in WASH
ington Friday last. May she rest in peace.
The remarks on the Public Roads of Col.
John f. Dent and Mr.. John T. Ballenger
at the Committee meeting Tuesday were
entertaining and instructive and evidence
that both gentlemen had given the subject
much thought
We are told that after its meeting of the
22nd instant, the Orphans Court expects
TO meet only once a month. This is a
move in the right direction and will, we
ton of our people.
Mr.. Perry Abel has succeeded Mr.. Will
liam A. Hammond as agent for the Taveau
Fertilizers. Perry is q young man of
energy and push and will deal on strict
business principles. His advertisement
will appear in the near future.
The Weems' Steamboat Company has
been incorporated by Henry Williams,
Sydney II. Forbes, Mason L. w. Williams,
John H. c. Williams and Henry s. Beal
with capital stock of 5000, 900, divided
into 5000 shares Of 800 each.
Alexander Blackstone, colored, died in
the 18th district, on Monday, December Il,
1891, aged about IS years. He was an old
and faithful servant Of the late Col. Will
liam l. Blackstone and was, for forty
years, sexton of All Saints Chapel.
The beginning ola year is a good time
TO start subscription TO a newspaper and
we would recommend to those Of our
readers who contemplate taking daily to
try the Baltimore Sun. The Sun has
spots on it when viewed by good Demo-
cratic eyes but if looked at for news you
will find it all there
We commend to the especial attention
of buyers the fine, large and elegant stocks
OF useful and ornamental goods to be found
in the stores of the BEACoN's advertisers.
They have the goods, they tell the people
that they have them and they want every
body to call and see for Themselves. You
will save money by dealing with them.
We have been handed slip containing
an account of the arrest of a gang oftramps
who were stealing a ride on the B. & o.,
by Deputy Sheriff William ii. Hayden.
There were ten tramps in the gang but
| William took them in out of the cold and
the Judge fined nine of them s. and costs
aad sentenced them to New Castle jail for
sixty days. MIR. Hayden formerly lived in
Leonardtown.
Saturday last, Messrs. Raley, Waters and
Geo. Downs with the Branch "pack" met at
Parsons Mill Messrs. Parsons. Buckler
and Graves with the Oakville pack" and
soon had an 'old grey fox" circling through
the district. Other hunters Joined in the
chase and at the death there was quite q
crowd. The fox was killed on Green
briar" and Mr. William Z. Greenwell got
the brush. After the death Mr.. Greenwich
invited the hunters to his house and gave
them q sumptuous "set out" II was the
most enjoyable hunt of the season.