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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-07-23
Chapel point Booming

This beautiful aud attractive summer resort
/ il now Al the zenith Of its popularity As
surmised at the o1ening early 10 the seasc n
by the ISpErESDESr the right people had
charge Of its management and will make
success Of the enterprise and light well Is This
fact being realized Skillful, polite and ae-
commoda,ing parties have charge Of each OF
the different departments Of enjoyment, SO
that every visitor feels that he is specially
honored with the greatest consideration dur
ing his visit, aud with kindly welcome,
which cannot fail TO be duly appreciated.
On Sunday the palace steamer, "Rive'
Queen" which BY the way, it is said, will run
Sunday-2ossibly tri-weekly excursions TO
the place, brought down heavy load OF live
lumber from the Capitol city. The party
numbered about seven hundred persons, main
liz all of whom were Of the elite class Of the
National Capital, who seemed to heartily en-
joy the pleasant ride, the Potomac scenery
the picturesque surroundings Of the Point
and those palatable good things which the
average excurslonist generally enjoys SO much
number OF country folks helped 10 swell
the great crowd until the grand plateau un-
der the hills became a roaming mass OF pleas
ure seekers. The steamer arrived at o CLOCK
P. NJ, and left on her return trip at 6 O'Clock
the same evening with her load oflive freight.
Most Of the time Of the visitors, both city and
county. was put in in bathing, boating, stroll
ing about the pretty grounds, and IN the fuii
indulgence Of The other Pastimes which the
place so abundantly affords.
Semi-weekly dances are held for the enter
tainment of the hotel guests, of whom there
is quite a nuInher, and the enjoyment OF the
country friends Of the management and the
resort. Good music is furnished and the
spacious pavilion is in elegant condition for
dancing aud numbers flock to these entertain
ments to enjoy after a hot day, the oalmy
breezes of Port Tobacco river and turn in
the may whirl Taking all in all, the future
OF Chapel Point looks hopeful. few more
attractions in the way ola daily excursion
steamer, chute-the-ehute, taletiseope and
other such yankee contriyanees and our pref
test summer resort will sool rank in this Sec
ton as the Atlantic City of Southern Mary
land. One thing more is needed-tne proper
support from the county people. Every citi-
zen OF the county should feel that the place is
his or hers. that duty is incumbent upon
us to have good word to say Of it always as
a choice summer resort, for in the success oil
every enterprise started in the county is the
pcterial interest of all of our people advanced
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-07-23

The July term of the Circuit Court for
this county convened on Monday. Judge
George c. Merrick, who was the only member
of the bench present, came down on the
morning train and held the term. II lasted
about three hours The different dockets
were called, judgements entered in plain and
uncontested cases and the case of State vs
Francis R. Burgess for selling liquor on
Easter Sunday was tried ana he was found
guilty. Being his first offence, the Couri
fined him only $40. Posey for State aud
Mitchell for defense. On motion of NJ. A
Posey, Messrs ]. R. Adams, and C. F
Donohoe, of Washington City, were admitted
to the bar.
Court adjourned to meet next Monday fol
the purpose of disposing of some civil cases on
docket.
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We are indebted to Mrs. G. W. Berry, for an
invitation to attend the wayuesboro Centen.
nial Celebration, which will take place on
the LIST aud 2ud Of September.
The La Plata base ball club viii; cross bats
with the Baden team at Brandywine, this at
ternoon, and on Monday they are scheduled
to play the Wicomico team in this town
Mr.. T. T. Owen, who is recreating for his
health at Rock Alum Springs, Va. is, his
many friends will be glad TO know, rapidly
improving, and contemplates returning home
before long
There will be camp meeting Of the Shiuh
Charge, Methodist Episcopal Church, at Shiloh
next Sunday and will continue until Monday
the 10th of August Revs. NJ. W. Clair, p.
E. and L. &. S. Nash, P. c will be in
charge.
E. F. Lane 4 Co., of Baltimore, sold for
Jno. 7. Gott, Calvert county, last week
hhds. tobacco at 9kc. around and for William
Bowen, Of the same county, hhds at II, 10,
IL, two at 10 and cts. respectively per pound
and they also sold for Joseph Bowen hhds
at AS cts around. Such good prices
should give encouragement to our farmers
end cause them TO raise more sbundanlly, the
tweed"
Special sale next Tuesday. Black broead
ed worsted ladies shirts only $l.l9 better
quality for more money. Mosquito netting
44c. Ladies' trimmed hats l9c. Laundred
shit waists s9c. Light colored dress ging-
ham worth and loo. our price ste. Slippers
at any price. Fly paper 10 single sheets for
loo. Bars star Ssap for 25c. The Wolf,
hungry for trade leader of low prices.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-07-23

Messrs Parker and Bridget, we'll known
clothing firm in Washington City, has made
an ofe. to the La Plata base ball team, which
is to the effect that if the aforesaid team will
consent D play under the name Parker and
Bridget Team OLA Plata, ,hej will furnish
suits for all players on the team, supply them
with bats, balls and anything else that may
be needed to complete base ball outfit.
Since it is rather late in the season it is doubt
full whether the said team will accept the offer.
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Death of Mr.. Hanson IL. Robertson

Mr.. Hanson II. Robertson, uncle of Mr.. H.
G. Robertson, this town, died at Lumberston,
Mississippi, last week The deceased, who
was eighty years Of age was a native Of this
county, and lived here until about ten years
ago at which time he left for Mississippi,
where his last days were spent. Mr.. Robert
son leaves three children, George N. Robert
son, merchant at Lumberton, Miss, Mrs
Samuel B. Ford, of Middleton, Del, and Mrs
Alvin Starley, of Kent county. Two brother;
also survive the deceased, DR.. Alex. Il
Robertson, of Baltimore county, and Mr.
John R. Robertson, Bel Alton. Mr. Samue
Cox, Jr., Bel Alton is nephew of the deceas'
ed gentleman. Mr.. Robertson was highly
est, emed citizen of this county and was vel
known among our people having resided here
about seventy years. The news of the dealt
of the deceased gentleman will be received
with much regret among bis many friendi
throughout the county.
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Trip on the Water.

On Thursday of last week party of young
ladies and gentlemen from Port Tobacco
vicinity boarded the large and beautiful
yacht, Otis L. Lloyd, at Chapel Point for IA
pleasant sail to Colonial Beach, The party
embarked at Chapel Point about O'Clock
A. NJ. and reached the popular resort of Vir-
ginia at P. NJ. The young folks saw a
lively and sporty time on the water in song,
laughter and other innocent smusements
The bounteous dinner which was served at
IL O'Clock was greatly enjoyed by all on
board. The party after spending several
hours at the Virginia resort in dancing, roam
ing over the beautiful grounds etc., prepared
fort heir homewsrd sail. Leaving at o'clock
they arrived at Chapel Point about IL P. NJ.
Those in the party were: Hiss Mamie AlbSit-
tain, Miss Lula Martin, Miss Edith Ross,
Miss Katie Albrittain, hiss Bruce Martin and
Mrs H. c. Porter; Messrs Warren Albrittain
W. W. Ware, Arthur Switzerland and Mike
Norris Tie party expressed many thanks to
Messrs Will Porter and Clifford Windsor, che
captain and mate of the boat for their kind
ness and general scciabilitY.
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Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court met pursuant to ad-
journment on Tuesday, with Judges Marbury
Jones and Edelin, present.
Inventory of the personal estate of Geo. NJ.
Luttrell and VIM. |. Boarman filed.
Order passed authorizing the administra-
tors of DR.. VIM. l. Boarman to sell the cattle
of the estate at private sale, not below the
appralsment.
The guardianship of Myrtle Luttrell was
taken up and argued by Messrs Posey and
Jno. II. Mitchell. The majority of the Court
decided to appoint VIM. A. Luttreil, guardian
Judge Marbury dissenting, being in favor OF
the appointment of Mrs. Wright.
Court adjourned to meet on the Bird oil
August.
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Transfers OF Property.

Bills of Sale From Benjamin Locks to
VIM H Moore 1O5. Jno Swami to A B
Farguhar 291. William Thompson and wife
to Joseph H. Howard, 80.
Deeds From Henry Simms and wife 10
Annie foyer and al for land in Fifth Dis
trict 1880. Charles A Boswell and wife to
Thomas H Boswell, for part of Green Springs
l. Baltimore Building and Loan Association
to Jennie Blumberg TOR house and lots in Bel
Alton 1850.
Mortgages From L A Wilmer trustee to
Robert P. Horney, on Mulberry Grove 700.
Jennie Blumberg and husband to Baltimore
Building and Loan Association on house and
lots in Bel Alton $50.
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Agricultural Fair.

The fifth annual exhibition of the Agricul-
tura Fair Association will be held at Upper
Marlboro, Nd, on the IL, IS, 9 and goth Of
A ugust. The agricultural fairs which have
been held for the past Eve years at Upper
Marlboro, have gained wide reputation and
have been the source of much pleasure to the
people of Southern Maryland aud of special
interest to the farmer. The latter, however,
should patronize such an exhibition and be
willing to give it all the support they could
as these fairs are gotten up solely for the
benefit of the farmers of Southern Maryland.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE


Orphans Court of Charles county, set.
July Q, 1897.
Ordered by the Court, that A. Posey and
william Luttrell, Administrators of Geo. NJ.
Luttrell, deceased, give the notice required
BY lew to the creditors of said de-
ceased. to exhibit their claims, legally anthem
ticated, by advertisement inserted in some
one newspaper published in Charles county,
Maryla once in each of three successive
weeks
True copy-Test;
j. B. Mattingly, Reg Of Wills, Oh. 20.
NOTICE.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court o.
Charles county, Mary land, letters of admins
traton on the personal estate of
GEORGE NJ. LUTTRELL,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same, with th'
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, tC
the subscribers, on or before the 9th day o
October next. They may otherwise by Law
be excluded from all benefit of said deceased
estate.
Given under our hand this 9Th day 0
July 1891
Adrian Posey and William Luttrell
Administrators of George NJ. Luttrell.
| July gam
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Messrs Thomas G. Clark and son, Herber
and George Lang, all Of Baltimore CITY en-
joyed very successful Fishing expedition OF
the Potomac River, of the Mt Aif shore las
Saturday. In a few hours fishing they caugh
over FIVE bushels Of unusually fine fish. Mos
Of them were large white perch, buta twenty
two inch rock caught By Mr.. Clark, and d
twenty inch trout BY Mr.. Long, were among
the inny trophies brought home by the
sportsmen.
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Appointed Postmaster.

Last Friday the President appointed Mr..
B. II Padgett postmaster at this village vice
Mr.. 7. B. Farrall removed. On Tuesday,
the appointee received his bond from the Post
Office Department aud the same was promptly
fixed up and returned. The newly appointed
postmaster who expects his commission to-
day will proceed at once to the discharge oil
his official duties. The retiring officer has
faithfully performed al! duties imposed upon
him as postmaster and has been courteous
to all callers The new official, however, is
fully equipped for the carrying out of all
duties which he may come in contact with as
postmaster.
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Base Ball.


The s1bjunior team Of Bryantown played
the young athletes of this town on the latter s
grounds Tuesday evening last. rhe game
begun about P. NJ and continued until the
seventh inning at which time, decision
was made by the home team umpire which
the visitors styled frank one" and refused
to play until the decision was changed TO
suit them but the umpire would not alter a
good decision to the satisfaction Of the Wis
itors mighty team and consequently the game
was called at the beginning of that inning
with score of 26 TO IL in favor Of the home
team. Tho sporty youngsters on both sides
played good ball but the La Plata players
showed from the beginning superiority il
handling the sphere" After the game General
Wilmer, who seems to be chief ex-Cfficio
manager of the La Plata sub-junior club gave
fne set out 10 the members Of both teams at
Mr.. II. G. Robertsons store, where ice
cream and cake were served in abundance and
the naughty young fellows seemed to enjoy it
more than all the base ball games they had
ever played.
The Waldorf boys have challenged the sub
juniors OF this town for game next Monday.
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School Notice.

The Board of School Commissioners will
hold the Teachers annual examination in the
school building, this town, on
Monday and Tuesday, august
end end 3rd, 1897
There will also be a competitive examiua
ton 10 FIJI the State Scholarship at the Mary
land Agricultural College and st Johns Col
lege.
The examination of colored applicants fol
teachers certificates will be held on
Wednesday ard Thursday, Az
gust 9Th and 5th, 1897.
All applicants must be promptly on ham
at 10 O'Clock A. N.
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Admitted to the Bar.

Mess.s ]. Ray Adams and Clarence F.
Donohoe, of Washington city, graduates of tn
Georgetown University, were admitted to the
bar on Monday, on motion of Mr.. A Posey
Prior to their abundance the court appointed
Messrs Jas. F. Matthews and Jno. H. Mitchell
committee to examine them. The com
mittee reported favorable in both cases and
they were promptly admitted 10 the bar by
the Court. The INDEPENDENT extends its con.
gratulations and wishes much success to the
young attorneys.
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Railroad Sale .

miles or that portion of the WASH
ington and Point Look Out railroad running
through this county was sold by Collector
Geo. G. johnson on Monday at public auc-
ton for taxes and was purchased by Judge F.
Stone end A. Posey for the sum of five hun
bred and fifty dollars.
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WHAT LIFE INSURANCE DOES.

1t lifts Mortgages
1t Educates Orphans
1t Preserves the Family
1t Ouldvates Saving Habits.
1t Lighters the Load Of Care.
1t Gives Repose to the Rich Man.
1t Gives Courage to the Poor Man.
1t Builds Barrier to the Almshouse
II Enables Man to Live up to his Income
1t Supports the Credit Of the Business Man.
It LAYS the Foundations Of Home and In
dependence.
It Encourages the Marriage Of Prudent Men
and Women.
It Keeps Embarrassed Estates Out of the
Receivers Eands.
1t Certfes to Mans Afectionate Regard
for His Family
1t laces the Widow Above the Need OF
Marrl ng for Home.
1t Adds to Mans Years by Freeing
Hin from Apprehension.
1t Saves Orphan Girls from the Neces-
lily Of working Out"
It Heightens the Esteem in which Wife
and Children Hold Man.
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l. A. w. Meet. Philadelphia.

For the annual meeting Of the League O
American VIII Gilman at Philadelphia Au'
gust 4 to I, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell special tickets from all points
on Tia system to Philadelphia and return at
rate of a single fare for the round trip Nc
rate less than twenty-five cents. Tickets will
be sold and will be good going on August 2
and 4, and good 70 return until August 3
1897. inclusive.
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Text Book Fund distribution

The appropriation ofSl5,o 900 for text books
has been appoi toned by che Comptroller
among the counties Of the State and Balii'
more city. This county will get S3,4s6, 6'
Of which S2,O4l, 80 is for white schools and
81, 445, 90 for colored
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PROPOSALS.
TIME Board of School Commissioners will
meet in their Office at La Plata, on

TIME Board of School Commissioners will
meet in their Office at La Plata, on
TUESDAY, /uLy 27th, 1897,
for the purpose OF receiving proposals to build
a school house near McConchle upon the site Of
the cid building which was destroyed by hre.
The specifications and dimensions to be as
fellows: Building l8x24 feet pitch IN the clear
white oak stills 6xS, one sill to go through
the centre to support the sleepers OF the build
ing. Oak corner posts Axe. sleepers 5xlO, Jolsls
2x6 end to be l6 inches from centre, rafters
2x5, studding 3x 4. and to be 10 inches from
from centre TO centre, the roofto project foot
over the side OF the building good undressed
weather-boarding to be OF virginia pine, NO.
tongue and groove flooring and No. sap
shingles to show not more than inches.
The building to be wainscotted 81 feet
high on the inside with tongue and groove
plank. lathed and plastered 1.-TWO coates J
brick tiues of proper size to project from the
centre Of the roof and 10 be stayed so as not
to sway, to be underpinned With 8 brick pill
lars and to be not less than | loot high from
the ground.
The building to be provided with a teacher $
nlatform 6xs feet and 10 be eight inches high
from the floor.
The building must be provided with WIZ
dows, 2 OIL each of the sides and one in the
rear, each window to contain IL lights SxlO
| and double shutters; door feet inches
and feet 10 inches wide; good locks, hinges
and fastenings for all doors and shutters. All
of the above work must be done IN a work
manlike manner and to be approved by the
Board before paynen is made
The board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
By order of the BOARD,
THOMAS NJ CARPENTER,
July l6-bt secretary
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Reduced Rates to Chapel Point via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

On Saturdays during July and August
round trip tickets will be sold between Wash
ington and Cox station (near Chapel Point
at rate of 81 90 good to return until the fol-
lowing Monday.
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One Million and a Half Laths, PEI
100, so 90.

The gallant four-master ''Eli'' is daily ex
peeted loaded with Lath, which we will sell
from the wharf, per 1000 at S2.O5, or S2.2i
from the yard Orders filed in rotation. Get
yours at 0n,e.
THOMAS W. SMITH, 1st and Ind. ave
Phone 2l7. Mill and Wharves foot 4th 81
S. e. Phone 55l.
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FOR SALE.

A FINE, pure blood Holstein bull, and
N good young ewes for sale.
Apply to F. A. P0SEY,
Chapel Point, Nd.
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Eclipse of the sun.

An annular eclipse Of the sun will occur on
July 29th, ard will be visible as a pares'i
eclipse throughout the United States, Canada,
Mexico and the Northern part qfSouth Amerl-
ca. The path of annular eclipse begins in
the Pacific Ocean, passes across Mexico, Ouoa
and few of the windward Islands, touches
Cape ST. Rogue, ard ends in the South At
lantic Ocean. There will be no observation
at John Hopkins University. Some of the
members of the Baltimore Astronomical As
ISOLATION will view the eclipse, which begins
at thirty minutes after eight O'Clock in the
morning aud ends at twelve minutes alter
eleven O'Clock. The central line Of the eclipse
will pass directly over the city Of Havana
Cuba.
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Collectors Sale.

Dy virtue ofauthority vested in me as colec-
ID tor Of taxes for the Bird Collection District
Of Charles county, will sell at public sale TO
the highest bidder for cash, at the Court House
door in La Plata, on
FRIDAY, July end, 1897,
between the hours of p m. and p. m, the
following real estate or so much there
of as may be necessary to satisfy State and
county taxes due for the year 1896, to
wit:
A tract of land located in the Seventh
Election District Of Charles county, called
"Pari of Mason's Amendment" extending
on both sides CT the public road leading from
Port Tobacco 10 Glymont, assessed in the
name of Heatherly Spear.
Due for county YAK for ls96..............S26 IS
Due for State tax fer ls9G......-....... 81
Interest from Jan LIST, 1897.
The above property, will be sold by the
collector, asau.horized by Article 81. Section
Sc. Of the Code Of Public General Laws, en-
titled Revenue and Taxes, subtitle the sac
by collectors, and the proceeds will be applied
to the payment of the taxes for the above
years, with the interest and all costs that
may accrue under this sale.
S. HENRY COX, Jr.,
Collector
5ear The above sale has been post
pOned to Friday July 23, 1897.
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Dental Notice.

81 will be n my Office at La Plats, on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July
9th, 2sth, and 10th.
Pc. SASSCER.
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The Young Mans Advocate,
The Poor Mars Friend.

Subscription, 81 agar months, % cents;
6 months, so cents. All subscription in adj
vance.
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GREAT SALES prove the great
~ merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Sarsaparilla sells because it
sccomplishes GREAT CURES. 4
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WHERE WILL YOU FIND ANOTHER RAKE
THAT HAS THREE or THE sEvENl
l. Reversible wearing parts, One rake--two lives
4 81 in. wheels VIII make bigger windrow than any
other rake on earth
J. Bicycle wheels-three times strong as single spoke
wheels.
g. Adjustable dump, high or low suit yourself
s. Teeth be raised or lowered suit different kinds
Ofland and crops
6 oil tempered teeth with coil sprng and aattened
points.
T. Floating teeth prevent rolling Of the hay its
Siding into wheels on hillside
Chas. H. Cox, Pomfret, Md,
W R. Clark, Newburg, Mi, Agents.
Send to D. VI. Osborne & Co. 744 No. Broad St.
Phiia for complete catalogue describing full line Of Farm
Implements that are "winncgs
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT.
Established In lS74.

Published Ever, Friday Morning.