The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-08-18

Prof. Richard II. Alvey, formerly
vice president of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College and professor of English and
ciyics, left College Park Thursday for
Hagerstown, where he will permanently
reside
Lieutenant Walter Cox. who is well
known in this county, is visiting his
father, Samuel Cox, Jr., at Bel Alton,
Charles county. Lieutenant Cox has
been stationed with medical corps in
Porto Rico.
Mr.. 4. G. Darcy, of Westphalia, has
shipped Il portion of his tobacco crop d.
rect to Bremen, and the result of his eX-
pertinent will be watched with interest by
many who are interested in the culture
of this staple product.
Mrs Emily Traband, ot Baltimore,
and her daughter, Mrs. Quincy Turner of
Pittsburg. Pa, have been on visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ii. Traband. Mrs.
Turner is now visiting her husbands rel
atives near Brandywine.
Director Amos, of the Department
of Farmers Institutes, is at the Agricul
tural College comforting with President
Sylvester preparatory to beginning the
work of holding fall and winter institu-
ties throughout the State.
We would be thankful if those, who
are indebted for subscription to THE
Enquirer, will make prompt remittance.
It re Quires good deal of cash to conduct
Il newspaper, and, when the crops are
sold, don't forget the printer.
Mr. John Pratt Neal, formerly Of this
county, was married to Miss Stella May
McCahan, of Baltimore, on Wednesday
last. MI Neal is now in the employ of
the Baltimore e Ohio railroad company.
We extend our congratulations and best
wishes
The Patuxent Planters Club will meet
at the Loeb Eden Farm of Mr.. Franklin
Weems on Saturday, August 10Th, 1899,
at 10 o'clock Members will start from
DR.. r. S. Hills at 10 o'clock sharp, same
morning, prepared to spend night on
the Bay shore.
There will be a meeting of the Marl-
boro' Gun and Pleasure Club Saturday,
10Th instant, O'Clock p. M, sharp, and a
shoot Immediately thereafter to determine
the five best shots to take part in the
shooting contest to be held by our Agri-
cultural Fair Association during the Fair
week. Each member is requested to be
present and to bring his gun.
One of the oldest churches in this
section is being demolished to make room
for new edifice. 1t is known as the old
Methodist Church of Oxon Hill, situated
few miles from Washington in this
county, Maryland, and has been regarded
as a landmark for more than century. 1t
was constructed of brick brought from
England, through the efforts of the plan
portion of the church was set aside for
slaves.
A meeting of the Trustees of the
Upper Marlboro Academy was held last
Saturday. Prof. Thomas j. Grant was
reelected principal and Mr.. Robert 3.
Harper was elected assistant teacher in
place of Mr. VIM s. Hill who has resign
ed to accept position in the Bank of
Southern Maryland. Mr.. Harper gradual
ed with honors at the Polytechnic Insti
tute in Baltimore, and has had some eX-
hctit Mt 70 1.t, in hat
institution.
Mr. William Holmcad. the Secretary
of the Committee on Exhibits of the
Fair Association, writes us as follows:
AS your paper has large circulation
through Prince Georges and adjoining
counties the committee on exhibits re-
quests you to impress on the farmers of
the State of MARYLAND to do their utmost
to further the success Of the Fair Il: It only
by their attendance but by exhibiting the
products of their farms and gardens, also
their live stock
The certificate of incorporation Of the
Washington, Sandy Springs and Gettys-
burg Railway Company was filed in
Annapolis Friday last in the executive
department. The incorporators are Ed
ward c. Peter, of Montgomery county;
Albert Gleason, ]. Enos Ray, of this
county, and George II. Harris and John
B. Larner, of Washington city. The
termini of the road are Harvey, in Car
roll county, and near Silver Spring, in
Montgomery county. The road runs
through Carroll, Howard and Montgo-
merry counties, and has power to construct
lateral branches to Frederick and Chill
lum, in this county. 1t is to be operated
by steam, electricity or any other power
they may adopt The capital stock is
$lOG,030.