Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-03-27
LanIeF Society

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The farmers are backward in blowing.
Mr.. Douglas Brawner, of MeConehie, lost
valuable jersey heiter on Sunday last.
To-day is Good Friday and legal holiday
10 the State.
Miss Alice Bows, near MeConchie has re-
turned from her extended visit to Washington
Miss Jennie Stone has returned from her
trip South 81 pounds heavier.
Next Sunday will be Easter Sunday, it
comes earlier this year than for twenty years.
Spring lamb and mint sauce capers lightly
to the fore.
A sweet annouucement-ihe coming drop
in the price q sugar.
The days are growing longer at the rate Of
one minute and thirty seconds each "a hours.
All kinds Of suspenders from l5c to ST.
Breslau, at Pomonkey.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander has been appointed to
Shiloh and not Silver Springs as reported.
Palm Sunday was so Indictment as to make
it almost impossible for any one to get to
church.
Blacksmiths are very busy repairing swim
gletrees. This looks like farmers are getting
ready for business.
The Mattawoman and other streams in the
county, were higher after the recent equinoc-
tial rains than known for years.
Winters may be mild and winters may be
cold bit the March winds never forget to
blow.
Don't forget to attend the sale Of the per-
sonal estate Of the late Mrs. E. C.. G. Martin,
near LotLair, tomorrow.
We are pleased to learn that Rev. L. J.
Sothoron, of Trinity parish, has declined the
call to Anne Arundel county.
Corn ami tobacco are both IN very fair de-
mand, in fact, living prices are being paid,
and farmers are hopeful.
Miss Annie Adams, daughter of Sheriff
Adams, Of this village, is visiting friends in
Washington, D. G.
It's stated that only fifty persons will be
permitted to witness the execution of Ernest
Forbes at Annapolis, on April 3rd.
Mr.. Hugh Mitchell attended the meeting Of
the Farmers Alliance held in Leonardtown
on Thursday.
Cumberland will have a big celebration of
Arbor Day on April 9Th, and wants the State
troops to meet there next summer
Mr.. Marshall Freeman, of Bryantown dis
trict is improving his property by the cree
ton Of a new fence along the public road.
Let US hope that March will go out like
spring Lamb, leaving plenty Of mint sauce be-
hind it to ubricAte the wheels Of business.
Ladies' aud mems hosiery, all prices
Bresllu at PomonkeJ.
In consequence of the frequent rains, many
farmers here thus far been prevented from
getting tobacco beds.
Mr. g. A. Wade is at home on the sick list,
he was taken in Washington on Saturday
last and for while was very unwell. We
are pleased to note his Improvement
The judges of Court of Appeals of Mary
land will meet in consultation at Annapot
this week, preliminary to filing opinions i'll
various etsss.
A trick match that nas some Illuminating
substance about quarter Of an inch from the
lighted end End explodes like percussion
cap, is among the latest.
Notice ad Of Mr.. B. \. Howard, Of Lothair.
He is a correct AM enterprisIng business man,
and we cheerfully recommend him to our
readers
Hon. S. h. Mudd has recommended the
opening of postolfice at Duttonsviile, and
Mr. R. C. Cooksey for postmaster. The Office
Will bt great IubiiN Nbu NtuAtuNN
The Howard Rifles will meet to-day for re-
organization. It is 10 be hoped that The
company will sustain the reputation Of its
predecessor, which was conceded to be the
best III the State.
Our merchants have been notified of great
rise in the price of coffee. Notwithstanding
this article has been on tie free list for several
years, We presume some of our Democratic
brelheren will from force of habit exclaim the
mckinley Bill"
The next term of the Court of Appeals will
begin the first Tuesday in April. The
Charles county cases are Nos. ID, IA and Is,
and will therefore be reached during the early
portion of term.
The County Commissioners will meet on
3lst instant, and will adjourn early in the af-
ternoon to make personal examination Of the
proposed nsw road leading from Port Tobacco
valley to La Plata. Parties having business
before the board are requested TO come early
in the day.
We publish elsewhere the proceedings Of the
last meeting of the Laner Society. We con-
graduate our friend and fellow townsman,
Captain H. Heber Boswell, upon his election
as presiding officer of the society and believe
that under his direction the society will four
ish We are heart and soul in this literary
work and are glad to learn OF its pleasing
results in the past.
Mr.. c. c. Magruder, a prominent and pop
uar member of the Marlboro bar, visited the
county during the week. He is a candidate
for the Judgeship and the purpose of his visit
was to fix up his fences prior to the coming
convention. He was the guest of Mr.. S.
Cox, Jr., while here, but also paid his re-
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