Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-15


ness of Mr. Henry A. Turner, ST., Bryan
sova.
Miss Bette Barber, Piccawaxen, was one of
the guests at Marlboro dance on Monday
night.
Miss Corine Sanders. Pomfret spent Easter
with her father, Mr.. Edward Sanders, near
La Plata.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L Robey, Waldorf, are
rejoicing over the recent arrival of Miss
Robey.
The pay train made its regular trip over
Popes Creek branch of the P. Railroad,
yesterday.
Complaints are being made as to violation
30 he Sabbath laws by merchants in the
Secono --ssiits.
The regular quarterly msa;sls Ct ,he Tsavs,-
ers' Association will be held in thus town
on tuesday, next
Miss Elleu Worlhington, Melton, spent
Easter Sunday with the Misses Watkins,
Anne Arundel county.
Rev. Father Southgate christened Mr.. aud
Mrs. F. DeSsles Howard's little boy at Bry-
antown on Sunday last
Mrs. F. A. Posey, who has been under
medical treatment in Baltimore, has returned
to her home, white Hall.n
Mr.. and Mrs. Xavier Stonestreet, Of Wash
ington. spent Easter with Mrs Amelia
stonestreet, Grange"
Miss Leila Matthews, Lothair, who has
Teen CT an extended visit to friends in Bal,
timore, has retained home.
Ex-Sheriff, Wilson Simpson, now on the
police force in Baltimore visited his aged
mother. Cherry Hill, last week.
MIsses May and Bessie Gardiner are spend
ing part Of their school holidays with Miss
Emma Jameson. "Poppston.''
Mr.. Johnnie Higdon, the popular clerk at
Cedar Point is a. his home, Mrs. J r. Hig-
don's Newport, for few days
Mr.. Arthur Digges, of Washington, spent
several days during the week with his parents
Dr. and Mrs Robert |. Digges.
Mr.. James NeaIe, of Washington, spen,
Easter Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. W Neale "Johnsontawn"
"a Mr.. Joseph II. Howard has rented Mrs. S.
V. Mudds store at Waldorf and has begun
merchantile business at that place.
Mr.. Harry Lambert, of Baltimore, spent
several days with bis mother, Mrs. G. A.
Wade, Port Tobacco, during tae week.
Mrs George Huntt formerly of Port
Tobacco but now resident of Boston. Mass,
Is guest Of Mrs. A. NJ Carpenter, "Laurel.p
Tax Collector S. Henry Cox who has been
indisposed for several weeks is out again at
tending 10 his regular routine of business.
Mr.. A. Posey,as assignee foriMr Thomas
Berry, viii sell "a faii sock Of general mef-
chaadise at Benedict, to-dsy and tomorrow.
1t Is SAID that Alfred Hawkins, colored.
was killed in fgbt III Cobb Neck several
days since, but we cannot verify the report.
Miss Erma Mudd, who spent the holidays
with her mother, Mrs S. v. Mud, Waldorf,
has returned to st GATHERINGS Norual
Institute
The Shiloh Republican Club has endorsed
Jehn Tarays. "a It's choice for road supervisor
f,r the the fifth Election D;strict.-Rudolph
Wheeler, Secretary.
Elsewhere will be seen 0ehm L Co.'s lad.
They have large supply of mems and boys
fne clothing which they offer at very low
and reasonable prices
Miss Sarah Perry is spending few day
with her father, Harris Lot She cannot b,
spared long from Newport neigaborhooi
where she is quite favorite.
All those who are interested in the organ
izatiou Of the La Plata base ball team are re
quested ,e meet in the waiting room, thi
town, tomorrow night at O'Clock, sharp.
q The dance given in Harris Lot town Hall
on Monday night last proved to be yer,
! pleasant sifai.. large crowd was iu at
z tendance and every one spent pleasan
evening,
Rev. Brent Matthews, of Loyola College
son of Ex.States Attorney James F. Matthews
hcnored the congregation of Pomfret church
sunday with an eloquent and iorcibl
mon.
!. Warren Albrittain, La Plata, wh
= M saecessful contestants at th
~ l'Se',ook place at Harris Lc
edauee, won a lot Of fin