Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-24
Local Breyifies.

Mr.. A. T. Robinson, Of Prince George
county, was in the village on Tuesday last.
Farmers will soon be planting corn, thel
say the land has become yerv dry and ha d
iliss Ella smoot, Of La Plata, has returned
from visit to Washington.
;. 81 n se1 sag,.sS...- ~; ,esSsv.v we'
married last week 10 Washington, D. c &c
Miss L. B. Crandell.
Tobacco plants are up in some sections o.
the county, the fly has made its appearance
and We fear its depredatons may be hurtful.
The Feather has been unusually warm for
the season and vegetation has made rapid
growth during the past week
\ The feminine hat OF the present spring
seems to range in size and color anywhere
from butterfy's wing to japanese Canopy.
Mr.. Wood and wife Of Washington city
were 10 Port Tobacco yesterday searching re-
cords in the clerks oiEite.
Ar. James II. Morgan, an elderly gentleman
living near Harris Lot, is very i'll, and it Is
feared that be will not recover.
Captain R. VI. smoot has begun planting
corn on "Elersley' farm, near this village.
He is earlier than any one we have heard Of
Rev. james Cbipchase, Of Baltimore, will
hold divine services in St. Johns Chapel,
Pomonkey, on Sunday next, the 2eth instant,
at 800 p m.
Mr.. L. Johnson Canter, of st. Mary's coun.
ty, has been appointed teacher in the "Four
miles" school, vice, Mr.. W. w. keech, re-
signed.
Elsewhere will be seen the ad of Mr.. w. T.
Maurice. He is now running the business
alone and has good article for sale. Give
him trial.
Mr.. Pere Wilmer shipped twenty head Of
beef cattle on Wednesday. Mr.. Wilmer I'M
like other farmers can find something else to
do besides raising tobacco.
Messrs. !. E. Hamilton and John F. Thomp-
soE have been seriously i'll with the Ga
Grippe" Both are now better we are pleased
to say.
Mr.. Henry S. Davis, who was a native of
this county, and left here in 1914, died in
Washington, D. c., on Wednesday of last
week. lie had won many friends and was re-
garded as one Of the most influential and
prominent men in the district.
Mr.. Bernard Berry, of Prince Georges coun-
ty, paid our village visit last week lie is
representing the Bath Iron and Timber Com
pany of Virginia. We found him clever
gentleman and wish him success.
AS the clipping season is near we would
remind the farmers to save all expenses by
shipping their wool to Ilopfenmaier, southeast
corner 10th and Street. S. w, Wa hing
ton, D. c. He pays drayage and sends
sacks free
Mr.. Joseph A Carrico who has been teach
ing near Gallant Green this county, has gone
TO 7 b, Prince Georges county, to engage i'll
merchandising. Miss Mudd has been appoint
ed to fill the vacancy We wish Mr.. Carrico
much success in his new enterprise.
The ladies Of the Parish AID Society Of
Port Tobacco parish propose having straw
berry stival and concert in connection with
il, at La Plata, about the last week in May. =
We are certain that the affair will be very en-
joyable. Due notice of the coming treat will
be given.
Rev. Father Morgan has a handsome watch,
which he proposes entrustlng 10 the follow ing
young ladies TO dispose of for St. Thomas
Church. Misses Hattle Neale, Carrie Di.ges,
Mamie Brent, Nena DAVIS, Memee Matthews
and Phillis Stonestreet. The prettest girl is
to have the watch, ard that pcrplexing
question is to be decided by the votes OF
friends at something less than IS cents u tote
Burns or wounds should be attended to
carefully, especially in cold weather. We
would recommend Salvation Oil for such
cases. All dealers sell it tor only % cents Il
bottle
Life is full of sorrows and disappointmcnts
but the most sanguine hopes of all those who
try DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, are always real
lied. 1t never disappoints. At all dealers. =
Price % cents n hottla