Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-02-13


The Commissioners and Orphans Court
were in session Tuesday last.
We again acknowledge our. Indebtedness
to Delegate Chesley for copies Of public
documents
If you are interested in poultry read
about the one hundred poultry pictures in
another column.
Messrs. George Combs and John v. Cam.
alier. of Washington, are visiting their
many Leonsrdtown friends.
Monday last, Associate Judge Crane
drew the jury for the approaching March
term Of Court See list elsewhere.
The corporation tax of Leonardtnwn is
being collected 10 secure fund for the
purchase OF fire apparatus for the village
Among the recent bidders for u s bonds
we note one from Leonardtnwn. viz: Miss
Margaret Greenwell, $3.50 at 100 and under.
Daniel G. Hammes:. Esqr. has gone to
Annapolis 10 act as one Of the counsel in
the Calvert county contested election cases.
We return thanks TO Hon John w. Dan.
eel, Senator from Virginia, for copy ofhis
able and eloquent speech in the U 8. SEN
ate on the Monroe Doctrine.
The information that reaches US is to the
effect that the man and brother" all
throughout Southern Maryland is much
displeAsed with the appointments.
Mr. ] Alex Hebb informs as that Satur-
day last Justice E. r Evans tried 16 men
and boys for disturbing the peace. A fine
Of 81 and costs was imposed in each case.
Sunday night, Feb, End instant, dogs
attacked Mr. J. Clarke Cawood's sheep and
killed three lambs. Mr. Cawood set strych.
nine and next morning found Eve dead
dogs.
Next Fridav will be ST. Valentines Day
and the BEACON hopes TO be remembered
on that day by few dollar bills in paw
ment of subscriptions They would be
appropriate valentines.
We invite especial attention to the ad-
veriisement of Bolton Bros in this issue.
This is one of the oldest and best firms in
Baltimore and when you buy of them you
are certain Of your moneys worth
Monday last. Constable Collision, of the
1st district. brought TO Leonardtown and
lodged in jSil, on warrant of Justice Rich.
T. Abel. James Green. co:cred, charged
with the larceny OF meat from the meat
house Of Mr.. J Thos. Bronze
Monday last, at 10 a. m Mr.. Harry
Spslding. of Leonardtown, loosed two car.
rier pigeons belonging to Mr. John NJ.
Reeder. Laurel Grove The older bird
was found by bic owner at 10 40 a. m. and
the YOU ger-a four months old-reported
at 12 m.
Tuesday morning last, Florence. wife Of
Mr.. james E. Coppage. of Bacon's Wharf,
died after a brief illness. Mrs Coppag..
was a pious. Christian lady and beloved
by a wide circle of relatives and friends
Her bereaved husband and children have
our heartfelt sympathy.
There were two deaths In the family of
Mr.. T. s. Turner, of Morganza, last week
First. q young child died. and on Friday
Mr. Turner died after brief illness. Mr..
Turner ran tho mill at ST. Joseph's church
and was beliked by all who knew him.
His family have our sincere sympathy.
A copy of a Fill has been cent to the
General Assembly empowering the Com.
missioners Of Leonardtown 10 provide fire
extinguishing apparatus and sc-lcvy an
additional tax of 10 cents on the 800 To
liquidate the debt The Town fathers. Il
is underst cd, have asked the delegation to
push the bill through as speedily as posi-
BILE
As we so TO press the sad Intelligence
reaches US of the death of g. Edward
Combs, merchant al Great MiIls. He was
a very estim.ble citizen and his loss will
be deeply felt We tender to his re a,ives
our sincerest sympathy. His remains will
be inferred in Medley's Neck graveyard
Thursday morning at II o'clock.