Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-04-10

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Are you dry il SO the wet man will
say, ''eome over and take something :"
Mr., Price Gray of Grayton was a
visitor to La Plata on Tuesday
The plug horse and mule sale bust
ness here is about being over done.
sir. john Dudley was among the
many visitors to La Plata, on Tuesday
The work on the County roads is
abeut to begin.
The La Plata Changers held meet
ing on Saturday in the Court House.
Mr.. Alvin Appel, of this town, is on
visit to friends aud relatives in Wash
ington City.
The Thermometer dropped from 10 to
"a on Wednesday night. Some drop.
wasn't IL?
Miss Louise Queen has returned to
her home in Bryantown from visit to
Baltimore.
Auction sale OF the stock Of merchan-
dis. Of the late Vincent Hayden will be
made at Issue on Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Simms has turkeys set
ting, Mrs. -imms ranks first among
the lady poultry raisers of the county.
Mrs. B. NJ. Edelen, sr. was visitor
on Tuesday to her son, DR.. james J..
Edelen, in this town.
MIR. ]. N. Bowling, Hughesville, was
visitor to Baltimore City during the
week.
MIR. Lonis B. TAYLOR Of Washington,
d. c., is visiting Mrs. R. T, Barbour,
in Port Tobacco.
Judge and Mrs John P. Brscoe who
spent the winter in Annapolis have re-
turned to their home in Calvert.
Don't get excited over it, but vote
your honest sentiments at the coming
special election in May
There will be Supper and Dance at
Harris Lot Hall Easter Monday night
for the benefit OF Holy Ghost Church
Mrs. Hugh Simms and little boys OF
Baltimore, are spending the Easter
holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. Queen, at Bryantown.
Miss N. Louise Jameson. attractive
daughter of Mr.. W. p Jameson, Of
Newburg, was visitor to La Plata on
Tuesday last.
Fish Of all sizes and yarities are being
brought TO La Plata for sale but unrea-
sonable and exorbitant prices are asked
for them, more by far than they will
bring in the cities.
Buffalo, New York. is the greatest
horse market in the world. Recent
sales of fine horses, cattle and mules
here puts La Plata close second to the
celebrated mart.
Easter gowns and other gear will
crown the glory Of our pretty girls
everywhere next Sunday, and Of course,
the .sboysr will be on hand to take a
peep.
Mr.. Carlyle Posey, student at the
Maryland Agricultural College, /:
spending the Easter holidays with his
parents Me- and Mrs. Conrad Posey al
their home in La Plata.
The schools Of the county will b,
closed for the Easter Holidays. Nc
Donough Institute closed Thursday
and everywhere gladness prevails at thu
homes Of the happy children who art
enjoying the event.
The public is cordially invited to cal
and inspect our Spring Millinery, Ladies
Suits, Waists etc. also our ready-.lad'
clothing for men boys and children.
3-13-2t. t. r. FARRALL & son.
Baltimore papers which opposed III,
Shepherd Oyster Bill are now saying
"oyster culture still possible and witt
friendly and fair commission it is be
lieyed planting industry can be saved.
Representative tPosey's resolution
asking the Post master General Of tn,
United States for Sunday mail pass
both branches Of the Legislature AMI
has been forwarded to the Department
BY the Secretary of State.
Mr.. Blandfords lime bill was killei
at the last moment by the legislature
This action, If no other, disproves tn
alleged solicitation of the 4naiorit
party for tie welfare, advancement
and prosperity of Southern Maryland
The new mystery story 'The Voic
in the Fog by Harold McGrath col
corning general theft, an. America
Girl, young Eoglishmaa, and wont
eriul detective, begins in the next SUI
day Magazine Of The Washington Star
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