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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

Peach orchards are really beautiful, and
cherry trees are beginning To show clusters
Of pretty whitefowsrs.
Farmers are pushing their work as
rapidly as possible. Considerable plough
ing has been done, and large area has
been planted in potatoes
Oysterman are utilizing every suitable
day. The successive shades Of evening
indicate to them that the time for longing
will soon expire. Messrs. Powell and
West have apparently done big business
shipping barreled oysters to Philadelphia,
this season.
Well, st. Iaigo's continues TO take the
lead in raising lambs. Mr.. Walter RaleY,
of ST. Jerome's Neck, has realized seven "a
fine lambs from one eve within twelve
months,
Corn must be exceedingly scarce judg-
ing from the number Uf buyers. II is
selling for 80 per barrel at present, and
the probability is that il will be "a by
June.
The heavy tides have done much dam
age 10 banks on Smiths Creek, and ii is
difficult 10 stop them. A few years ago
the citizens Of the Pine and Tick Neck
patronized windmill near Miller's wharf
To-day large boats anchor over the site.
Nor is this all, the entire point ofland will
be submerged at an early day unless some
thing be done to stay the powerful and
periodical working of the tides which like
time do not wait for man.
A number Of persons are absent fishing,
and it is reported that they are doing
brisk business, principally with shad.
There was Mass at St. Michaels, 18th
instant. Rev. FIR. DesReebs was very
earnest in his remarks. He admonished
his hearers that there was such a thing as
spiritual slunber. That if they INDUCED
themselves in ii that they would pass I'M
pardoned 10 the overwhelming scenes of
judgment and eternity. Rev. Mr. Bender
preached at Friendship NJ. Z. Church on
the same day.
Mr.. Willie Adams, of St. EliZabeth's
Hospital, Washington d. c. is visiting his
parents hereabout and Mr.. Geo. WEIGH,
having entirely recovered from his long
illness, has returned to Baltimore. Mr..
WEIGH is engaged in the Bakery business.
Rock, perch. herrings, and alewives are
plentiful, and retail cheap for cash.
Money, the acquisition of which, seems
TO be the chief object Of persons nowadays.
is being made rapidly by few of this
section. 1t is a maxim of our Redeemer,
of which the truth is established by ex-
perience, that Sufficient for the day is the
evil thereof" A maxim, forsooth very
little needed.
Politicians are quiet. They are waiting
for orders, which. we presume will be re-
ceived with spirit and cheerfulness; for he
is but bad soldier who signs and march
es with reluctancy.
Mr.. William Birch, nephew of Mr.. Allen
Tyler, Merchant at st. Inigo's, died 18th
instant, of consumption.
The appearance of martins adds another
charm to incipient Spring.
AZZANA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

Tuesdays meeting of the County Alli-
ance was largely attended. The order is
growing in st. Mary's.
William II. Ford and Co., are now in
business at Leonardtown wharfin Mr.. +. n.
Holmes old stand. See advs.
The Orphans and Commissioners Courts
were in session Tuesday. The latter body
was engaged is passing accounts against
the County.
A gang Of about 40 men are working on
the railroad between Mechanicsville and
Brandywine ballasting and improving the
road bed.
The st. Mary's County Farmers Alliance
Committee have had printed a Concise
History of the Resources and Natural Ag-
ricultural Advantages Of Southern Mary
land. The pamphlet is nicely printed.
Tuesday last, we asked young friend
from the upper part of the district the news
in his neighborhood, and he replied: "All
in my country are democrats and what are
not democrats l am trying to turn" Sue
cess to himl
An early morning train and q midday
train are now features of the Mechanics
vile railroad. You can now leave Me.
Gainesville at 80 a III. and be in Balti-
more at S.l5 q. IN; or in Washington at
S.35 a. IN. The road has now two engines.
The Concert for the benefit of st Paul's
NJ. E. Church comes off this Wednesday,
evening. We hope that it will be numer-
ously attended. Those who have heard
the rehersals are eloquent in praise of the
performers and their performance.
Mr.. r. Ford Combs, formerly of this
village has moved to Troy, Ohio, and en-
tered into a partnership with a leading
lawyer of that city. The BEACoN's best
wishes for his success go with him. May
he reach the topmost round of the legal
ladder.
We invite attention to the BEACoN's ad-
vertisements, especially the new ones.
Messes. Littlepage & Briscoe, Baltimore
Commission Merchants, are new candidates
for public patronage. We are not acquainted
with the senior member of the firm but are
with Mr.. Briscoe, who is a native of our
county and number one man. Mr.. w.
V. Waters. agent for the Powell Fertilizer
Mandatory has started out on his travels.
Mr.. w sells good goods and is gentlemen
deserving of patronage
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
Correspondence of the Beaconl
CHARLOTTE HALL, April 10. 1891


Messrs. Editors Thinking you would
like TO hear from this section send YOU
Q few lines.
Owing to continued rains the farmers are
backward with their farming operations
and some have just finished seeding tobac-
CO beds.
Some of the peach buds were killed by
the late cold weather, but most of them are
yet alive and will probably yield a fair
crop.
The locomotives with passenger coaches
attached are running on time from Bran
dywine TO Mechanicsville, and have been
for some time. A new and larger engine
has just been placed on the track. From
what l have seen think they get con-
siderable amount of freight and many pas
songers. After a short absence in Balti-
more Col. Best has returned TO Brandy
wine and and intends pushing the work
on the railroad with more vigor than ever.
The original plan of building through to
Washington first will, learn, be adhered
TO and many thousand of ties are wanted.
The Colonel appears to be in earnest and
only needs the cooperation of the people
to build the road through from Washing.
ton City to Point Lookout and st. Mary's
City. Will not the people give him all the
cooperation in their power. They should
recognize the fact that there is at present
a directing spirit in charge of the construc-
ton of this road that kR0les no such eord
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
ThievIng.
ICoMMUSICATED.

Mcssrs. Editors On the night Of the
18th instant, sneak thieves visited Towards
Race the residence Of Mr.. William g.
Cough and took from the line all the clothes
which had been washed the preceding
day. They must have concluded that il
was good time for grip as on the same
night they turned their attention to the
clothes which had been washed for the
family of Mr.. Frank Knott and were not
displeased with their investigation, as they
also hauled in Mr.. Knots line and were
rewarded with good catch. Believing in
the old maxim that "bird in the hand is
worth two in the bush," and not wishing
To slight any ncighbor who so temptingly
displayed his worldly goods, they next re.
paired to the hosp:table residence Of Mr.
Harden, and being very considerate and
not wishing TO disturb the family at such
an unseemly hour stopped at the barn for
consultation. There they tackled on to a
sack of Peruvian guano and pair Of plow
lines, and as they had been dealing in lines
they determined to rope them in. The
marauders, it seems, had plenty of time at
their disposal as they deliberately took the
bolts from several of Mr.. Harden's plows
before boiling for home which they reach
cd in time for morning prayers which must
have been Of the following order: The
Lord gaveth, and we have taken away.
Blessed arc those who cast their goods
upon the wayside, for we have been en-
riched mere than hundred fold. Now
lay me down TO sleep, &c"
PLowMAN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

DY suitable and trustworthy servant, 4
ID situation in city, town or country; ian
furnish the most satisfactory references
from the best families in America. am
willing 20 give my hest services 20 those
who desire 10 employ. Ny qualifications
as q servant are:
/. / am Of age and have powerful
arm.
2. am of good form, well built and
have an iron constitution.
3. / need no doctor, and never have fits.
4. | am a good worker and willing at
all times
5. require no rest, as never tire.
8. All the food require is few drops
Of Oil each day, which keeps me in good
working condition
z. / have not q single vice or bad habit.
8. | never ask for holiday.
8. always give satisfaction, no matter
how fast am compelled 10 work
10. have no country cousins or other
company.
II. have no particule religion, but am
willing TO conform TO the belief of my en-
ployers.
12. / can easily do the entire work of the
most exacting employer.
ID. i am thoroughbred American
born, and reared in the city Of Bridgeport,
State of Connecticut
IA. Having been employed in the fami-
lies and factories of all nationalities, l can
understand one language as well as anoth-
er, and can give you thousands of the best
of recommends.
Is. l can do sewing OF all kinds, the
most beautiful work you ever saw, on any
kind of goods from lace to leather. My
embroidery is simply marvellous. can
make any design and will guarantee 10 dec
crate and beautify your home. lean make
beautiful hutton-holes, and have made as
many as 1000 in one day. can do your
work better, cost less to keep me, will live
longer and earn you more money than any
servant you can employ
IS. do my work so quietly as not to
annoy or disturb any one, this alone ought
to he sufficient.
II. / am friend 10 everybody, and no
one should be without me- My name is
WHEELER & Wilson; call on my
Agent and see what can do 10 help you.
F. o. MORGAN,
Feb 26a Agent, Leonardtown.
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Saint Nlaru's beacon.
Local DO6tinrs.
Base Bail.

With the last two or three days of warm
Observation-Disclosures Of smiling Spring
the germ Of base ball, which has laid dor
mant during the long wintry months. has
burst forth To spread and flourish with re-
doubled vigor. Among us. indeed, that
bursting forth is particularly noticeable,
and our baseball men are full Of hope for
the nearing season, anticipating from pres
ent prospects strong team and a sea-
Sol Of the pastimc even more successful
than last. II has been determined 10 call
meeting on Friday evening next, for the
purpose Of taking the initial steps-organ-
ization, plans for procuring the necessary
financial help, perfecting the grounds. &c
II is earnestly to be hoped that each and
every player Of last years club will attend
Il. S.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
In Court.

An Ocurt.
Messrs. John i. Poe and Robert Grain,
as counsel for the Washington and Poto.
mac Railroad Company have entered suit
in cjcctment in the Circuit Court for Charles
county against William J Best and Charles
Donahoc, claiming possession Of the road
bed Of the old Southern Maryland Rail-
road and $4,000 damages. II seems that
Col. Best who has recently repaired the
old road from Brandywine to Mechanics
vile and re opened traffic to that extent,
purchased the old road bed from the origi-
nal owners Of the land many of whom, it
is said, never conveyed any title 10 the w.
81 p. II. II. Co. or its predecessor. 1t is also
claimed by Col. Best and his hackers that
the old charter Of the former company had
lapsed and the road bed had reverted.
The effect Of the suit will be To try the
titles of the claimants TO the property
Times.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
1.-THE OLD PIONEER"
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The AMERICAN FARMER
Nearly Half n Century under the same
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Devoted to FARMING, STOCK RAILS
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Special attention is paid to Fertilizers
Manurcs, including those of commerce and
the farm.
Reports of Representative Farmers
Clubs are notable feature of It's issue.
Its HOME DEPARTMENT is filled
with charming reading and practical sug-
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The most competent, successful and ex-
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No Farmer in the Atlantic States, from
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out this old and reliable advertiser and
guide on farm work.
THE AMERICAN FARMER is pub.
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To any one sending a club Of five, an extra
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SAM'L SANDS & SON, PuJlisJa0r
Baltimore, Nd,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
FARMS FOR SALE.

Farm of 300 acres, fertile, good build.
ings, situate about II miles from OakviIle
and four miles from steamboat wharf
Good state of cultivation. Price $2 900.
Terms easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
NOTICE..

A NY person wishing to obtain the servi-
n ces Of an experienced sawyer and en-
gineer will please address the undersigned
at this postoffice. lean give good reference
as TO capacity TO any one needing my SER
vices l have equal experience with grist
mills and threshing with steam thresher.
p. b. BUTLER,
March 5-lmI LeonardtOwn, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

If parties having farms for sale will send
description and prices TO the undersigned
or call in person, it will be to their advan-
tage. have now orders for several farm
Nov 1-tt 10. +. MORGAN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

Farm 10 acres, good buildings, fine soil
and well improved. Suitable for trucking.
Price $500. Near ST. Joseph's Church.
Terms easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

The Weems Line are contemplating the
building of a new side-wheel steamer for
Patuxent and Rappahannock river bust
ness.--San.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
Notice to Debtors.

The taxpayers of the list Election Dis
trict are notified to come forward and set
tie at once, otherwise taxes will be collec-
ted according to law.
JOHN T. RICHARDSON,
Collector.
April 3-tft
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

Farm $50 acres on Brittan's Bay oppo-
site Leonardtown. Under high state o
improvement. All necessary outbuildings,
Fine place for fruit. Price 5000. Terms
easy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

A desirable farm, one mile from Leon
ardtown, and containing about 200 acres.
1t has fine buildings and is well adapted
TO all the staple crops of the section, and
particularly TO fruits and vegetables.
veil watered. For terms and particulars,
apply to CHARLES V. HAYDEN,
Sept 25-tfo Lconardtown, Md
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

Marcn So-pu. FRIENDS.
Messrs. Editors-You will please an.
nounce Mr.. LEO j. LATHROUM, of the
9th district as candidate for Sheriff, sub
ject to the Democratic Convention.
March 26l DEMOCRATS.
Messrs Editors-Please announce WEB
sTER B. HRRBERT as a candidate for a
seat in the next General Assembly of Ma
ryland, subject to Democratic nomination.
March 25l Fourth District.
GEORGE r. GARNER is announced as q
suitable candidate for the House of Dele
gates subject 10 the Democratic primaries.
Feb 12 91-g 4th and It'll Districts.
Announce JAMES J. GREESwELL, of
Medley's Neck, as candidate for seat
in the next House of Delegates. If he will
accept the nomination he will receive the
unanimous support of the Democratic
party. 6TH DISTRICT.
Jan 81 p
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FOR REGISTER OF WILLS.
FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Messrs. Editors We, the Democrats Of
the 9th election district, do suggest the
name of VIM. L. GOODWIN as q candi-
date for the Commissioners Court
Dec 1Ss DEMOCRATS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

Farm 40 acres on St. Clements Bay.
Fine two-story dwelling. New Suitable
for cultivation of fruit. Beautiful view.
Price $1,000. Apply to
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Subscribe TO the BEACON. 81 per
Year In advance.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

Sewing Machines for sale.
Apply 10 T. o. Morgan
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Messrs. Editors-Please announce RICH
ARD III. ]. MAGILL as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the House of
Delegates at the coming primary election.
March 26-pd. FRIENDS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-04-16

A small farm, II miles South of Chapt;co,
at Cross Roads. Two miles from steam.
boat wharf n acres Common Improve
ments. Good stand fol, business-mercan-
tile or mechanical. Suitable for fruit
Price, 800. Terms easy.
Small tract of land on tributary of st.
Clements Bay. Good dwelling. About
8 acres. Good for trucking. Price $3.50.
Terms easy
10. F. MORGAN, Attorney
Aug 22-tfl Leonardtown. Md.
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18

Here is a good suggestion of the
Northwestern Farmer, which our
Stevens county dairymen will do well
to heed; You need but one thorough
bred animal in order to lay founda-
ton for first class dairy. But you
need one badly and it must be good
one. You all know what we mean
a thoroughbred bull of one of the best
butter breeds. Then select your best
native cows, from them raise heifer
calves and you will soon have good
lot of mixers. This is the practical
way, and is better than laying out a
amount of money in stocking up with
a thoroughbred herd. The latter will
do in Clancy farming" not in practi-
cal, every day dairying.
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18
Town of Morris.

Snow. snow. This will give the peo-
pie chance to enjoy the most de-
lghtful sport, sleigh-riding.
We are glad to say that Harry Hall
has recovered from his late illness so
as to walk out in the open air again.
HI. D. Moore has improved the Oak
Grove farm by putting up new wind
mill.
Mrs, E. D, Burri'' a ,r,s How'll
ton of b - oli't !'-h'' AAoi.ili
..eu Wing are visiting relatives
in this place.
Sax Bros. have the greater part OF
their own grain to thresh. The late
snow storm is not very encouraging
for the boys.
Mr.. Herman Wilson left on Satur-
day evening for Minneapolis, where
he has situation as clerk i'll store
Mr.. Wilson gained large number o1
friends while in Stevens county who
were sorry to have him leave.
We notice that Keeville has as much
fun on hand as the larger towns.
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18
" A Course Dinuer,"

With numerous illustrations showing
a modern dinner-table beautifully
decorated, diagram of how to set it,
and also each course separately, and
describing in charming and explicit
way every detail of appointments and
service and the thousand-and-one
"little" things that are essential to the
success of such an entertainment, is
one of the attractions of the Decem-
ber number of Demorest's Family
Magazine, which will be of interest to
all women, and invaluable toinexperi-
enced housekeepers. The numerous
departments are, as usual, replete
with seasonable ideas and over 200 il
Illustrations enhance the attractions of
the splendid reading matter. Taking
it all in all, Demorest's Family Maga-
zine gives the most generous returns
for the subscription price, 50 year
1t is published by W. Jennings Demo
rest, Is East 18th ST., New York City
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18

We want every mother to know that
Group can be prevented. True Group
never appears withouta a warning. The
first symptom is hoarseness, then the
child appears to have taken cold or a
cold may have accompanied the
hoarseness from the start. After that
a peculiar rough cough is developed,
which is followed by the Group. The
time to act is when the child first be-
comes hoarse; few doses of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy would pre-
vent the attack. Even after the
rough cough has appeared the disease
may be prevented by using this RENE
dy as directed. The only safe way is
to keep so cent bottle of the rene
dy in the house for use whenever
symptoms of the disease appear, For
sale by Fritz Ruckentin, Morris and
Thorpe & Tolifson, Hancock. I'm
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18

The will of the late Capt. A. b
Stedman was fled in the probate
court last Friday. 1t is dated June
25th, 1890, and first directs that his
wife Lucilla shall have the entire os-
tate. In case of her death prio; to his
then the estate to be divided between
the living heirs, share and share and
alike, except that two of the heirs
having received certain amounts here
tofore and charged with the amount
received. There are six heirs and the
estate is of considerable value, mostly
in real estate. Arthur B. Stedman is
made executor by the will.
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18
Seed Corn.

II there are persons who think that
we can't raise corn in Stevens county,
Minnesota, if they will be to the trou-
BILE to call at Che lumber yard Office OF
E. j. Jones, Morris, they will be con-
vinced that we can not only raise corn
but good corn. Samples of corn
raised by S. B. Smith this season are
on exhibition there. Mr.. s. has about
10 bushels of seed corn for sale.
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18
In Memoriam.

A. b. Stedman, whose death was
announced in last weeks TRIBUNE,
was born in Cortland county, N. Y,
on the 9th day of October, 1878. In
the spring of 1889 he married Miss
Lucilla Miller of Philadelphia, and
they commenced life together in a
log cabin among the foot hills of the
Allegheny mountains. In the spring
of 1843 they moved to Cincinnati,
Ohio, where they resided ten years.
In the fall of 1853 they moved to Pike
county, Illinois, where Mr. Stedman
was engaged in farming for twenty
four years. From there they moved
to Morris, having resided here for
twelve years at the time of Mr.. Sted-
mans death. Mr.. Stedman's father
died when he was three and his moth
er died when he was eight years old,
leaving himself, one older sister and
OAO UIOtilcl W Cdl0 IOl UloiIlocIfS5.
He had no opportunity to gain an ed
ucation in the school room; all the
days of studying in that place of
blessing could have been pressed in
to single term of three months.
But he studied men and made the
best of his opportunities. He was
cheerful and happy and intensely in
earnest. He was an honorable man,
frank in his nature and transparent in
his motives. He could be imposed
upon by those who first won his con-
fidenee, but when betrayed he gave no
place for repentance. He loved his
home and was always to be found
there when duty did not call him
away, and believed that he had the
best children and grand children of
any man in town.
Three years ago it was discovered
that he had fastened upon him that
incurable disease, known as diabetis.
Since that time he wasted away by
inches, and yet during all those weary
days he has not uttered as far as we |
know, a single complaining word. |
When his dear wife went away to her |
eternal home he broke down for
and said in a tone of anguish, |
oh! how / wish l could go too."
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18

Browns Valley Footprints: Anoth-
er change in the time table on this
branch, the morning train going east
at 7 a. m. and the evening train ar
irving at 8o'clock. This is to connect
with the freights each way from Nor
ris. The running time between here
and Morris is now FIVE hours for the
forty-seven miles. This is nearly two
hours more time than has been al
lowed by the schedule before and the
wind broken old locomotives can
probably make this ten miles an hour
and get in nearly on time.
Morris tribune., 1891-11-18
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