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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
\ shooting" Affair.

Mr.. O. 7. Allen, who is one Of the super
yising bosses ofthe gangs Of lab0rcrs on the
Chesapeake Beach Railroad, had an alter
cation with a colorcd man, named George
Holley, on Tuesday morning. The result
was that HOlley received Il pistol shot in
the side. which may be serious The
wounded man was brought to town, and re
cciycd medical attention, the ball being
extracted by DR.. John l.. Warning He
was sent in the afternoon on the train to
the Frcedmens Hosl ital, Washington.
At an ante norton examination, Hol-
lev said: That he met Allen going to
camp about clock in the morning. !
went to the cut and had gone to work
when Allen came up and complained
about a tug being unfastencd, he drove
me away, struck at me with Il whip, did
not hit me. went on ahead Of Joe Porter
who was driving cart, | went to the gate
and told Allen did not know the tug
was loose; he said | did. | turned and
went back the way came. then heard
the report 0. the gun and felt the ball;
followed. Joe Porter was present and
saw all that happened.
Mr.. Allen expressed the greatest regret
at the occurrence and offered to pay the
expenses of taking the man to the hospi-
tai. \ hearing WAS held on "Wednesday
before Justice Harper, and Alien, who
has been in jail since the shooting. was
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
July s. cdding.

Miss Odo Il. White, of this county, and
Mr. Thomas A. Moran of St Mary coun-
ty, were married at Emmanuel VI. E.
Church, South, near Horse Head, Oh We'd
nesday, the 9th ultimo.
The bride was attired in white India
linen, tastefully trimmed with lace and
ribbon, with hat and gloves to match She
was escorted to the sanctuary by her father,
Mr. ". H. White, of Cherry Hill, pro-
ceeded by her sister, Miss Annie White,
as maid of honor Mr. Willie Burroughs,
of St. Mary's county, acted as best man.
The marriage ceremony was performed
by Rev 4. B. Sites, of Waldorf, Charles
county After the wedding the bride and
groom were driven to Cherry Hill, where a
wedding supper awaited them, which WAS
attended by relatives and friends of both
the bride and groom. The presents were
many and numerous.
After few days the bride and groom
will leave for their future home in St.
Mary's county.
Among tuoSe bIcatht were: MISS Ally
Moran, sister of the groom; MIR. and Mrs.
Herbert Adams, Miss Maggie Burroughs,
Messrs. Willie and Albert Burroughs,
Messrs. james, Willie and Tomnic Bond,
Misses Alice and Eva Bond, Mrs. W. Il.
Gheslin and Misses Annie and Agnes
Shooty, of Baltimore; Mrs Jane Goddard,
Mr. Phil Richards Mr. Willie Brack eft
Mr., Walter Richards, Miss Pearl Richard
son, of Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Goddard, Rudy, Elmer and Neoma God
dard, Messrs. Harry and Andrew Grimes,
Mr.. jefferson Higss, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Richards, Miss Annie Richards, Mr.. Lem
Acton, Messrs. James and Allie Richards,
Mr.. Maryland Watson, Mr.. Edwin Lati-
mer and others.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
Hot Politics i'll st. MaTy'S.

Republican primary in Leonardtown
Saturday was hot affair The call was
made for o'clock p. N but the bell rang
AID Mr. Ching started to call to order at
1.30 Leo NJ. Wathen protested so yigor
ously against this procedure that Mr..
Ching desisted At minutes to Mr..
Ching again started to call the meeting to
order, but, after Mr.. Wathcn grabbed the
ballot box, was finally induced to give
way to Mr.. f. B. Abel Mr.. Abel called
the primary and said that under the party
law the central committee would name
the judges. Two Ching-Abell men We're
named and one Wilkinson-W athen repre-
sentative. a challenger was appointed by
the Ching rites, and the box was given to
the custody of one of the Ching judges.
The Ching A bell -Mudd ticket was printed
on pink paper and the Wathen- Wilkinson
Mudd ticket was on plain white paper.
The judges accepted pink tickets without
cavil, but if the voter presented white
ballot he was pretty promptly challenged.
As consequence the ballot box is filled
with pink ballots and the whites have not
enough to make showing The minority
judge speedily withdrew and the Ching
Ahn'l n"o2le painted things rci.-HHi-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
Count, Commissioners.

The following road and bridge accounts
were passed by the County Commissioners
at their last meeting:
Allie Demar, 500 -; Mason Banks. 500;
Thos. II. Poctor, S66. 80: Jno. Weldon, S24
J. W. Ogden, $500; Henry F. Payne.
$50 G5; Geo. Taylor, 81; Jos. Rennoc,
$50 p; Llewellyn Watson, S34,2'; Claude
Mckee, $50; Chas Pieper, S55.lo; {. F.
Shaffer for tools S11..G; Schooley II Iighe
for paint $40; J. c. Louthan, $3.50;
Jno. Fletcher, 1925; Isaac Ball, Sll'; j.
J. Nicholson. S9S.5C; Edward Shea, Sl5694;
VIM. Culver, &11: VIM. \. Parker, S3l;
Daniel Webster, S13 30: Jos. W. Richards,
Sl24,3S; r. H. Curtain, S65.64; Robert
Holland. SOS. 20; c. f. Shatfer, SlS; Jacob
O. Parker. $50: Geo. W. c. Francis, SS6-o1;
Jas. Mason, $50 30; r. f. NARROW, S53.5';
Peter Pope $3.50; John F. Millhrook,
49,. 80: J ohm Contec, $50; Ohio Green, so;
Allie f. Duley, 81; J. W, Duley S1.e5;
Joseph n. Bayne, 1926;
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Millions Given AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying t" the public
to know Of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds, have given away over
ten millions trial bottles of this great
medicine. and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thou
sands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Rronchi-
It's, Hoarscncss and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by it, Call at j. l.. Edlavitch's store, and
get trial bottle free. Regular size SOC.
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed, or
price refunded.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
\ Clever Trie X.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria orncrvous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bittcrs. This medicine
tones up the whole system. acts as stimu
liant TO Liver and Kidneys, is blood
purifier and nerve tonic 1t cures Consti
patton, Headache, Painting Spells, Sleep
lessncss and Melancholy. 1t is purely
vegetable, mild laxative. and restores
the system to its natural vigor Try
Electric Bitters and be convinced that
they are a miracle worker. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only 50c bottle at !. L..
EdlaVitCh'S store
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05

Snr,ico. in TRINITY, Church next Sur.
dovas f,1I,vs. Early celebration Of tbc
Holy Communion af 30. Morning PRAYER
Sermon and second celebration at II
o'clock. Evening PRAYER at e. The Rector
viii onjciatc. Strangers cordially invited
room = stable hcInnrino 70 Mrs 4 Y
pfcifT.r in Nottincnam district, WIS
struck Ivy lighting and DESTROYED. Two
horses in the building were saved, but 4
lot of hay was lost. The building was ii
surcd,
There will he an entertainment and
festival at Whitrmarsb ON Wednesday
August, the f,th. bcrinninr in the morn.
inc. Full course meals and refreshments
will he served. Music will I've provided
and there viii be two platforms fer
dancing.
To-day being the first Friday of tho
month. there will be a Mass Mt a. m
followed Ivy Bcncdiction of the Most
Blessed Sacrament The early Mass at
$50 on Sunday will he for the colored
people, and the Mass at 10 4. m. for The
white parlshloners.
A very peasant dance VS. given | y
Miss Mamie Nicholson at her home, Got
tage Farm, near this town. on Tuesday
night. which was attended Ivy large nun
Der of her friends Refreshments were
served At midnight and dancing was he.
up uHt'I late hour.
The continued hot weather and the
prevalence of sickness in our midst makes
it incumbent upon all to observe sal itary
rules. The use Of lime and other disinfec-
tantS, and the destruction of noXious
weeds are precautions recommended by
the health authorities.
DR.. John 5. Fulton. secretary Of the
State Board OF Health, was here Wednes-
day and visited the cases of diphtheria nj
Lapstonc. He isolated the patients. He
took cultures of some If the sporadic
cases. He said that there is 10 danger of
an epidemic from the few eases.
The heautiruI and INTERESTING litt,,
d,nrLtrr Of Mr. and Mrs " iIIiam ! Sni-
cor orthis tovn. li,d last Saturday nirbt
Of tvnboid fever She was ! child of nm
rsnaI attractions fine NET Of her family
and the admiration of her friends and
schoolmates. The sympathy Of the com
mutv is felt for the distressed family in
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
HitENITIES.

MIR. Alonzo Z. White visited Charlotte
Hall last Sunday.
Miss Ellen J. Harper has returned
from a visit to Westminster.
Miss Katie Settler, of Baltimore, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John F. Ridglcy.
Mrs. Joseph \. Wilson, of Baltimore,
is visiting her son, Mr.. Joseph 5. Wilson
Miss Mabel Lowe, has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Richard n. Ryon, in this
town.
Mrs. Walter Burgess of Washington,
is on visit to her mother, Mrs. John r.
Coale
Mr.. Harry Nalley, of Baltimore, is on
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ignatus
Nalley.
Rev Mr. Craighill, of ForestvilIc, cN-
changed with Rev Mr.. Sontag on sun
day last.
Miss Mary L. Wilson has returned
from q visit to friends and relatives in
Virginia.
Miss Addie Clagctt left Saturday for
a months visit to friends in the mountains
of Virginia.
Miss Ida CLANCY, of Baltimore, is on
visit to her uncle, Mr.. Charles Jones
near this town.
Mrs. Annie S. Gardner, Of Washing
ton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John r.
Coale, near this town.
Miss Ghisclin, Mrs. VIM. Il. Ciagctt
and Miss Bessie l.. SasScer are ut the
Blue Mountain House.
Governor Carr has appointed Arthur
Carr justice of the peace at Riverdale, this
county, vice Charles Earl, deceased.
Miss Elizabeth Wischmeyer, Of Balti
more will visit the family of Mr.. Frank
Darnal' during the month of August.
Mrs. Thomas J Clagctt and her daugh
tiers. Misses Elizabeth and Katharine, are
visiting Mrs. Marshall Marbury, at Matta
poni.
hrs. W. W. Wagner, and daughter,
Miss Ella Wagner, of Washington, have
been on visit to the Misses Ryon of
Groom.
Mrs. Lille Jones and daughters of
Washington, d. c., are visiting Mrs. VIII
liam H. White, of Cherry Hill near
WcstwOod.
DR. J. B. Wilson, of St Mary's coun-
tv. spent last Sunday with his brother,
Mr. J. Wv. Wilson, the Deputy Clerk Of
the Circuit Court
There will be meeting of the Trus-
tees of the Marlboro Academy to morrow
at 10 o clock p. m, at the office of Fred
Sassccr, President OF the Board
ON Monday the stable of Mr. Walters
near Surratts was destroyed by fire. Some
I farming implements were also lost. We
have not heard of any insurance.
/ A game Of base ball between the
! Nottingham and Groom teams on Sltur-
day last At Nottingham, resulted in a
victory to the former, the score being II
! to :.
The advertisement of Charlotte Hall
( School appears in another column. Those
I who have sons to educate should consider
! the advantages of this excellent insttu-
/ ton.
The Misses Neal, who have bcc4
visiting friends and relatives here, have
/ gone to Emory Grove, where their aunt,
/ Mrs. James +. Sears, of this town will
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
The Twcnticth-Ccnt Village.

\ series of articles on village life is be
gun in the August L0'iic~' Houc Jo'Dn
under the heading, THE Twcnticth-Cen-
fury Village" Writers who have made a
study Of the smaller communities will con-
tribute the articles, so that they will be
entirely practical. All the conditions of
village life, and the adjuncts that serve to
bring the village in closer touch with
modern improvement and development,
are treated in practical detail, and the ar
ticleS will doubtless be most useful topco-
pie living in the smaller towns and villages.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
l.. \. W. Meet. indianapolis.

For the Annual Meet OF the League of
American Wheclmen at indianapolis. Au
gust 9th to 18th, the Pennvslyania Rail
road Company will sell excursion tickets,
from all points on lis line, to Indianapolis
at rate of single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold on August It'll and
Sth. good to return until August 18th when
properly executed before agent of termi-
nal line at indianapolis. Bicycles carried
free. Special arran gcments for clubs
travelling as a body.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
Exhibition Days
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court met in special scs-
sion Tuesday with all the Judges present.
The following order was passed:
Ordered, That Francis Hall be appointed
guardian to Clarence A. Hall and Marga-
ret NJ. Hall, children of Clarence Hall. de
ceased, penalty of bond $500, to be ar-
proved by the Court or Register Of Wills.
Adjourned to meet August 18th, lS!'S-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
l. s. EDLAYITCA& SON,
oc+oxoe Rosaryvilie,
'0 Brandywine, MD.
Spring and Summer Goods

~ NAL AZ l l-'
Best checked or plaid dress Ginghams
Regular width best apron Bingham. .4Ic
Single with plain Worsted per yd.. 10c
Light Calico, i'll fancy colors per yard. .4c
Double width Cashmere, worth % and
zoe, pei yard. .-..........123c
Regular width, table oil cloth. ....... l4c
Fancy colored dress Calico. will not
fade. per yard. sc
Ladies fine button or lace Shoes. .9Sc
Men Inc SHOES. csc
Men russell soft Shoes, The $500
~ hlh&' now. ..:......-.......-$ 1..3
Misses spring heel Shoes, worth Sl50. Csc
Mems colored bos0ms Numbered
NhlllS. .................4S c
Mems fancy Pcrcal Shirts and Cuffs. tic
yd wide unbleached Muslin. ........ 4Jc
Children 5 fast black Hose. any size. SC
good hair brush, worth % and 25c 10c
Mems silk embroidered Suspen,lcrs 1Oc
Arbuckles' or Levcring's Coffee. ..... 10c
100 test Coal Oil, per gal .10c
Ladies' black sailor Hats, they are
trimmed. ............. .......25c
Large assortment of neckwear.. &c to SOC
Mems fancy half hose, worth csc. &c
Mems good Outing Shirts. 25c
y good size silk Handkerchief $500. 25c
Children's fancy border UNDERGRADUATES
Clothing-Men's and Boys Suits-Men's
Pants-at the lowest prices.
Oar stock Of Hats are put down to the
lowest price
Purchase your Holiday Goods from us,
you Will get satisfaction at
Ills. EDLAI!I'C!i j. son,
TWO STORES. Rosaryville, md
] Brandywine
May 6, 1S9S-1y.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
Our War
with Spain

HAS caused a lare advance in prices on
IL goods # all descriptions.
But it gives US great satisfaction to an
nounce to our many patrons that we pur-
chased our Spring and summer Stock be-
fore hostilities commenced, and therefore
we can afford to sell our goods cheaper
than some of our competitors who were
less fortunate
\ glanbe on the following LIST will
convince YOU that we are III earnest:
nPy GO0DS
=
looO yards OF Calicoes assorted colors
IN shortage worth ana Gets our
PRICE, -..-.....-. ........--. -'@cts
1000 yards OF the BEST grades light
dress calico worth ana sets our
price 49,. ....:...-... ::........ ;4@ctS
Apron pr. ulnsnahis IN an eoioFS worm ,o,
Dress Ginghams in all colors worth
and sets, our price. ) and Gets
Fine spring Worsteds all shades. ex-
ira quality worth -, %. 25cts, our
price ...... 10. 1Scts
With every purchase of $ or more yards
CIark's Cotton free of charge.
,DIEr ,<ncrITc E1p%ISu
LA i-'9 ~, " ~ - / IA "
lNN uOObS.
Ladies ready made " rappcrS worth
$l.00, our price. &c.
Ladies ready made Worsted Dress
Skirts, beautifully trimmed choice
sd T|"' rcaJ ~, ma e Iyc "Ul Skis bean.
tifully trimmed choice shades, bet
ter quality than above, worth $3.50
our price. Observation-Disclosures. 50 10
Ladies' white undershirts worth .5c
n
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
Lumber!
Lumber!
Lumber!

Half-lnch North Carolina Siding, S 90 per
100 feet--kin dried and bright.
The Best Kiln Dried North Carolina
Boards 81 per 100 feet..one length.
Rustic Siding Sl.5O per 100 feet, kiln
dried-yery nice and bright.
Clear Beaded Ceiling, $l.25 per 100 feet,
all one width--kin dried.
White Pine Doors, Il inches thick, $l.OO
eacI,--the best workmanship.
White Pine Blinds, Il inches thick, $l.OO
per par--al sizes and the best made.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
THE
Bankof Southern Maryland
MAIN STREET,
UPPER MARLBORO, MD.
OPEN FROM 9 TO 3 O'CLOCK.
CAPITAL $4,000.

Col. CLARENCE HODSON, President.
ANDREW NJ. COLEMAN, Cashier.
G. w. WILSON, JR., Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
Col. Clarence Hodson,
J. W. Waring, Charles County.
Horace Crosier, C. G. Magrudcr,
]. Ii. Traband, Richard ). Hill,
James B. Belt, Thos. 5. Hodson,
]. H. Roberts, La Plata, F. j. kohler,
Washington Bowie, F. O. Morgan,
J. T. Ballinger, Mechanicsville.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05

LfsTEsTIItE, ~, NEW weak, Y. '.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-08-05
LADIES AND GENTS FURNISH
ING GOODS.
SHOES.

Mems Fine Dress Shoes, worth $50
our price. .......................... .... .@cts.
Mems Russell and Tan Colorcd Shoes
all sizes, worth j? our price. $500 81 80.
Mems heavy Pl0w Shoes all sizes,
bargain at 81 p, call on Us and get
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-11
STATE NEWS.

Mr.. J. II. Mills is very i'll at his home
near Thomasyille.
DR.. \. b. Gates leading druggist
Of Burlington. committed suicide on
Friday morning by taking dose Of
strychnine.
The Sanford Express calls attention
to the fact that there are three towns
in North Carolina III which negroes are
not permitted to reside-Southern Pines,
Moore county; Swansboro, OnslOw coun-
ty; and Hope Mills, Cumberland county.
Mr.. Harvey Lucky, superintendent of
the townsville Sunday school, was stab
bed while teaching a class last Sunday
morning by Allen Howard. The wound
is very serious and may prove fatal.
Rev. II. J. Gattis, who was assigned
by the conference to Warrenton circuit,
has by the consent of the bishop, changed
with Rev J. NJ. Rice, who was appoint
Ell to Tally Ho circuit. Mr.. Gattis
goes to Tally Ho and Mr.. Rice to War
renton.
Peele Balance, Il professional gunner
from the 'goose honk" county of Cur
rituck, killed 1000 ducks during the
first seven days of the cunning season.
We confess to an unrighteous feeling
of envy of the gunners in Currituck
sound waters.-Elizabeth City Econo-
mist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-11

nut Charles Reynolds, anotner hepuD-
lican, in the gubernatorial chair and we
will have for Governor a man who,
while not nearly so obnoxious as Russell,
belongs to the same crowd and is tarred
with the same stick. Charlotte News.
If the General Assembly does not
make such campaign rs we have had
this year an impossibility, everybody will
know the reason why and act according
Observer.
Referring to Senator Pritchard's sug-
gestion that North Cardinals represen-
tation in Congress might be cut down,
the Windsor Ledger says: fright now,
as temporary expedient, North Caro-
lima would agree to that, and for the
present waive its right TO have two.
The character Of its present quota really
amounts to that any way. The trouble
might be to decide which shall go, But
Ter or Pritchard. A friend suggests that
no choice need be made and that even
this seeming difficulty can be over
come by getting rid of both. That suits
u.s."
Capt. James d. Mcneil, of Fayette-
vile is candidate for Railroad Com
missioner He is one of the most ag-
gressive Democrats in the State, deserv-
ing well of his party. An article in to-
days supplement urging his selection is
from the pen Of Mr.. Henry l.. Cook, Il
leading Democrat from the Cape Fear
section.
Mr. A. b. Roby. of Graham county,
was the caucus nominee of the Demo-
cratic party for enrolling clerk of the
Legislature at the last session. He will
ask the Democrats, now that they are
in power to re-nominate and elect him
He is a good Democrat and capable
man.
Mr. James A. Leak, who represented
Stokes county in the Legislature Of
1891. is n candidate for door-keeper of
the House. He was the Democratic
candidate for Senator in 1896. Mr..
Leak is an old Confederate soldier. and
received Il gun shot wound in the battle
of Gettysburg which has rendered him
unable to do manual work. He has
always been hard worker for Democ-
racy. 4 SIFu EHg
The following communication explains
itself:
'Yanceyville. n C.sDec. 3. 1898.
ITO the Editor: In reply to your
communication / want to say that /
am n Republican, and was elected as
such for Representative from this (Gra-
ham) county. You do me a favor for
so stating in your paper.
VERY truly yours.
20. p. WILLIAMS"
The papers have been publishing that
Democrat had been chosen from Ora
ham. IT seems to have been u mistake
Mr.. Williams will be mighty lone
some"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-11

nut Charles Reynolds, another Repub-
lican, in the gubernatorial chair and we
will have for Governor a man who,
while not nearly so obnoxious as Russell,
belongs to the same crowd and is tarred
with the same stick. Charlotte News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-11
Fine Candy i'm the South.
OUR PLAIN CANDIES.

Moasses
OF
of
stersC Candies excel Il d.. & q