Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-01-21
LoCalWise and Otherwise.

Inc verses, emitted "A Lost
Heart, were received too late for
this issue.
The ice on the Potomac from Wash
inston to Alexandria is about eight
inches thick.
Some hills on the public roads are
covered with ice and are dangerous
to pass over.
Ice is reported to be very trouble
some in the Chesapeake below and
about Sandy Point.
From present indications the ice
embargo is likely to continue for
another week or longer.
The Democratic National Conyen-
ton has been formally called to meet
at st. Louis, Mo-, July 6, 1904.
See advertisement of A. A. Law
renee. His store, also his Hotel,
for rent. Goods selling out at cost.
The man with an ice house who
hasn't filed ID ought not TO be al
lowed . drink Of ice water next Sum-
pGer.
The steamer Calvert reached Leon
ardsown Sunday night last about Z
p. m. The Captain reported the ice
heavy.
The Supper for the benefit of St.
Psul's n. E. Church is advertised
for next Wednesday. Attend and
enjoy yourself.
Mrs. Thomas G. Trenchard, nee
Miss Lena Lamdin, of North Caro-
lima, is visiting her sister Mrs. Geo.
p. Loker, Leonardtown.
We regret to hear of the death Of
Mary Frances, infant daughter of
Bernadette and Harry Edwards,
formerly OF this county.
M. B Freeman. OF the New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company,
formerly OF Mechauicsville is now
stationed at Cumberland, Md.
Capt ]. T. Swami, of Piney Point,
is making preparations for his an-
nual wild duck and oyster supper
and ball, due notice of which viii be
given.
Tuesday last, Captain Ben Adams
while crossing the bay on the ice
broke through near Marsh Point and
had TO wade ashore. The water was
about waist deep.
There seems no prospect of q
speedy break up OF the cold spell.
Thus far, according to government
records, this has been the coolest
Winter for thirty years.
1t is reported here that Capt.
William Jenkins, formerly of this
district, now residing in Virginia,
was recently painfully hurt by a
boat, which he was repairing, fall
ing on him.
On the evening of Sunday, the 9th,
instant, w. Albert Wood and Miss
Mary Alice Thompson. of St. John s,
were married at ST. Aloysius church,
Leonardtown. Rev. G. S. Lancaster,
S. j., performed the ceremony.
The Wrought Iron Range Com
pany, OF st. Louis, are canvassing
st. Mary's county, with headquar-
tersat Leonardtown. Their Superin-
tendent, J. B. Owen, is clever and
obliging gentleman, aud the men
under him are pleasant people to
deal with.
At meeting of the Directors of
the National Bank of St. Mary 8
held at the Bank Building last
Saturday, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pre-
sident, L. X. Mumford; Vice Presi-
dent, F. o. Morgan; Cashier. L. j.
Sterling; Assistant Cashier, +. v.
King.
We are informed that Edward J..
Fish, of Bay district, and Philip ].
Medley, Of Valley Lee, have secured
positions at Annapolis. st. Mary's
has been well taken care of at this
session, having received FIVE ap-
pointments, viz: ]. Wilson Adams,
Tip" Martin. Frank oldsborough,
Z. ]. Fish and 2. J. Medley.
McCully Bros, viii give an en-
tertainment Of moving pictures and
illustrated songs, on Friday. Janu-
airy 20, at the Town Hall. Since last
year they have added many new
pictures and songs to their program
As Mr.. Charles w. Foxwell is 70
sing the illustrated songs, we are
sure the entertainment will be a
success.
Sunday night last, A. d. Hopkins,
and N. e.. Meekins, of Wrought Iron
Range Company, went to see some
young ladies. Their visit was pleas.
ant and they stayed late. When the