Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-08-03


The Mission at ST. Aloysius' Church,
Leonardtown, is being well attended.
The Republican primaries have been
called for Saturday, September 2, proximo.
NJ. John Spalding, of Washington city,
is visiting relatives and friends in Brittan's
Neck.
Recently, Mr.. Patrick w. Russell, of the
Great Mills hundred, lost valuable three
year-old colt
Mrs. Charles J. Foxwell, of Baltimore, is
visiting the family of Capt. George G. Guy.
ther, of Piney Point.
Handbills have been posted announcing
boat racing over the Leonardtown course
for August Is, 1893.
The steamer Sue now leaves Leonard
town wharf at 5 a. m, instead of 6 as
heretofore. Make note of the change.
The children of Mr.. Joseph E. Johnson,
Of Washington, are visiting their uncle
DIR. ]. Felix MorganI in Medley's Neck.
Messrs. G. d. Carpenter and John Nc
GinleY have been appointed postmasters at
Budds Greek and Laurel Grove. respec-
lively.
Read the ad of the Drum Point Tourn-
ament published in this issue and If posi-
BILE attend and contribute to the good
cause.
We have been told that there was no
lamp burning and consequently none ex-
ploded in Jordan's Hotel on the night of
the fire.
Mr.. g. Bruce Armsworthy has moved
into the jailer's residence replacing Mr..
Chas p. Abel who has taken charge ofthe
Union Hotel.
Mrs. James E. Tppett, of Baltimore, is
visiting her parents at Laurie: Grove and
Miss Ella Benson is the guest of Miss An
ME Mattingly, Of the same section.
Rev. z. Val Spinoza, pastor of st. Peters
Chapel, Leonardtown, has moved his FAM
lily into the parsonage, this village We
hope they will be pleased with their new
home.
Three-iourths interest in the farm known
as kingston" situate on the Patuxent
river, Sth district, was sold Tuesday last at
public auction for $3.50. Mr.. David Ham.
NETT was the purchaser.
Our county is progressing. We have
two fine roller mills here-one in Chaptico
district and one in the Factory-and we
are told tina: they turn out excellent -four.
Success to their owners.
On our first page we reprint from the
Bel Air -Egis an essay on The Best Meth
cd of Promoting Temperance" by Hebb
Smith. Mr.. Smith is a SON of DIR. Benz.
Smith and nephew of the late lamented
James Fl. Wilson.
We invite attention 10 the advertisement
of Charlotte Hall Academy, this county,
and hope that it will be read 1t is good
school, has a most competent corps OF
teachers and should be well patronized by
Southern Maryland.
Rev. Father Glasson is to preach at St
Aloysius. church, this village Friday even.
ing next at O'Clock. The Prodigal Son
is TO be his theme. Those who hear him
will be benefited by his instructions and
delighted with his eloquence
The remains of Mrs Alice Rowe, nee
Foxwell, were brought from Baltimore per
Sue Sunday last and buried in the N. T.
! graveyard near this town. A large con-
course of sorrowing friends and relatives
attended. Mrs. Rowe was the wife OF
Police Sergeant Rowe, of Baltimore, and
the daughter Of Capt Solomon Foxwell, Of
this county. She was an attractive and
popular lady and is lamented by all who
knew her.
A careful Sc rch has been made In the
safe and among the effects of the late John
+. Ching and no will has been discovered.
The safe was opened Tuesday evening las,
in the presence Of the heirs at law and oi
Hon. Robt G. Combs, States Attorney
Camalier and Mr.. +. Oscar Morgan. The
property belonging 10 the estate Of the late
Matthew Sheirburn was delivered 10 Messrs.
ID. G. Hammett and II. G. Combs, admin.
istrators. peRdente lite
Jeremiah Jordan, proprietor Of the late
Jordan's Hotel, requests Us % express
through the BEACON his deep gratitude 70
the people who 30 earnestly and zealously
siroye 10 save his property at the receri
fire and also TO thank those who 50 kindly
contributed TO the comfort and safety OF
his family and himself. During his sojourn
in Leonordtown Landlord Jordan made
many friends. both white and colored, and
they sincerely sympathize with him in his
misfortunes.