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Mr.. ]. Carlisle Wilmer, who was first
appointed by Col. Roosevelt and reap
pointed by Pres. Taft, as Appraiser Of
the Port of Baltimore, has resigned. his
resignation to take effect upon the APP
pointment and qualification OF his sue
cessor. Mr.. Wilmer was requested to
hand in his resignation by Assistant
Secretary Peters Of the Treasury. The
request was not made because Of any
grievance against Mr.. Wilmer or be-
cause OF any unificency on his part, but
because Of the desire of the present ad-
ministration to fill the office with enc
Of the administrators own political
faith. Mr.. Wilmer has been serving
for nearly two year under the present
administration and has long expected
the request for his resignation. but
owing to the fact that differences be-
tween the U. S. Senators of this state
and for other reasons of the admins
tration unknown, no change has been
made and it is supposed that tue Presi-
dent at whose pleasure the Appraisers
serve has now made up his mind to give
his political followers taste Of the
Office pie.
Mr.. Wilmer has made an excellent
record since his incumbency and stands
high among the officials Of the Treas
ury department.
Regret is general among the Treasury
officials in Baltimore and those con-
nected in business way with Mr.. Will
mer's department that change OF ad-
ministration calls upon him to relin-
guish the duties OF the office he has so
well and capably filled.
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Bids Opened.

On Monday pursuant to notice the
State Road Commission opened the
bids for building short distance Of
State Public Highway from Bel Alton
to Lothair and from Mssons Springs to
Welcome, this county. There were
several bidders but so far the contracts
have not been made. The route to be
adopted from Bel Alton to Lothian is
exciting some activity between the
rival interests involved as to the loca-
tlon Of the road. OF course each Teller
Is looking at the situation from his
own standpoint.
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Mrs. George f.. Hanscom, Of Lynn,
Mass, claims the distinction of being
the youngest grandmother IN the
United States. She is 49, She was
married at the age of Is. So was her
daughter, the mother of the grand
child.
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In sad but loving remembrance of
my dear mother, Ann Colbert, who de-
parted this life eight years ago, De-
cember 21, 1905.
Eight long weary years have passed,
Since l saw your smiling face,
But God thought it best
And took you home.
Eternal grief are my tears,
To Gods will, must say, ''Thy
Will Be Donen
Some may forget you but never
will,
But hope, dear mother to see your
smiling face once more.
BY Her Daughter, Jennie. advt.
Miss Katherine Smith, who has been
i'll about ten months with tuberculosis
departed this life at the home of her
parents on Sunday, January 3rd. at I.30
a. m. in the 24th year of her age.
All through her long Illness she
was cheerful and bright. Though
she suffered much toward tie last Of
her illness she endeared herself to all
By her patient endurance and christian
fortitude.
She was ever unsslfish and thought
full Of others in all things. Only the
evening before her demise she urged
her family to retire and not sit up with
her.
she war borne to her last resting
place In Pomfret Cemetery Tuesday by
the following pail bearers: Messrs
Albert Matthews, Joseph Smith. Chas
Neal, Pearl, John, and julian Smith.
She leaves to mourn her loss her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith, three
sisters, Mamie, Annie and Lucy, also
five brothers, Pearl. Julian. John. Roy
and Allan. All of whom were untiring
in their attentions, sparing no money
to contribute to her comfort.
Mr.. &C. d. Carpenter was funeral
director. advt.
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Public school ruud.

The quarterly distribution Of public
school funds was announced at the
Comptroller's Office on Tuesday. This
County receives the following: Public
School Tax, "a, 7o6, AS; Free School Book
Fund, $54S,07.
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HUGHEsvILLE SAVINGS BANK.

Hughesville, Nd, Dec. 10, 1914.
The annual meeting of the Stock
holders OF this Bank will be held at its
Banking House in Hughssville on
MONDAY, the 18th day of January,
1915, between the hours of O'Clock
noon and 3 p. m. for the purpose of
electing Directors to serve for the en-
suing year and for the ansaction of
such other business as may be brought
before the meeting.
p. STANLEY HARRISON,
Cashier.
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FOR SALE.

HAT AND COAL IN ANY GUAM
THY. Apply to The La Plata supply
Company. Office in the Independents
Building, La Plata, Md. FREE DE-
LIVERY ANYWHERE WITHIN THE
TOWN LIMITS.
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The PsntecostaI Church.
Meetings for Sunday, Jan. 10, as
follows:
Chicamuse en-, Preaching II a. m. and
sp. m. Pisgah, Preaching 7.30 p. m.
Baptist Mission. p. IN.
j. W. HENRY, P. C.
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Mr.. Author Thompson, Waldorf, has
bought out the grocery business of
Messre. Sanders and Cough, this town.
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Pentecostal Church Of the Nazarene.
Preaching as follows: Sunday Jan.
10th, Dubois, at 1880 a. M.
n. W. Sweeney.
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IN SERVICE s s;. !: s''' K !.

SAFETY; in
the HONEST AND PROMPT MS
CHARGE ~ ms oBLIGATIcNs; in
re low cisr 10 the INSURE, the
UNION CEN TRAIL LIFE. 4
Cinciorafi, ~tsaas at tn, t > O.
the RI in comparison Win 30
standard legal reserve Life la-
surance Companies Of the world.
You owe it to YOURSELF 10 in
vestigate. Drop me a postal,
giving age and occupation, and
| will mail you detailed informa.
ton concerning the above facts,
and suggest how you can he
worth one or more thousand dol
lars a a sacrifice 20 small as TO
be surprisin :. No obligations
on your part. Write today. The
opportunity is YOrRs.
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BOLGIANO'S
Perfect Seed Potatoes

provnl on every sack Of SEED POTATOES
Purohasea From j. BOLGIAN0 SON.
RHeSS7aNsea-sseSS
Z CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY. 5
s This is to certify that hare hadS
Seharge Of all the Seed Potatoes groz0a
for J. Bolgian0 & Son, during this
grooming season. haze been Nth I
them since ApriI 18th; looked after
Sthe selecting Of their seed and thsS
StredtiHg Of the same. haze also had
chargs Of the spraying during the$
Sgro1ciHg season. There rrds nothing
SPIaHtsd bat the pery best selscted&
Sseed, and nothing has been left an
SdoHe to hare them right. The cropS
is HOzc being hdrpestsd, and the res
fsults Of my EUork arc most sdtisfdc-S
Story. We are harvesting one of the
2ldrgest crops eper grozcn IN Aroos-3
Stock County, Maine, and of the finest
Equality free from any disease andS
&trus to name. I spent some time in
: WashiHgton, d. O., NTH the Horti-
Sculturdl Board before coming here
&dnd their ideas of producing FIRSTS
SCLASS SEED haze been carried out
Sto the letter for J. Bolgidno & Son.
s (Signed) @. r. BTSBY, R
2 Plant PathoIogist,
s Sept. 10, 1914. Presque Isle, Maine.
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STOCK SALE AT A DISCOUNT.

STOCK SALE AT A DISCOUNT.
To reduce stock will sell Ladies and
Gents Suits at Is per. cent. discount.
A rare chance for Bargains.
P. S. BOWLING & CO.,
1-8-'15-tf. La Plata. Md,
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND NATIONAL
BANK.

La Plata, Dec. Is, 1914.
The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers Of this Bank will be held at its
Banking House In La Plata on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of January,
1915, between the hours of l O'Clock
noon and p. m, for the purpose of
electing Directors to serve for the en-
suing year and for the transaction Of
such other business as may be brought
before the meeting.
JOHN S. BUTTON, Cashier.
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Preaching in Port Tobacco, Sunday
Jan. 10 =, at II m. and 3 p. m.
Rev. J. E. GORE, Pastor.
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Public Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate
80. AT -.
McGhiesport
80. IN -.
Charles LOunty, Nd

Under and by virtue OF a POWER con-
tanned in a DEED OF TRUST from
lIaddassah J. Moore to Oscar NJ Bry-
ant and William l. Welborn, Trustees.
and on the 22nd day Of December, ia
the wear 1914, assigned TO the UNDER
signed for the purpose Of foreclosure,
portion Of the debt secured by the said
Deed Of Trust. having become due and
being .npaid, l will sell by Public
Auction at the Court House Door in La
Plata in said County and STATE on
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For SALE.

oNEPAIR Of GOOD WORK MULES,
ONE BAY HORSE, years old. Work
anywhere. Good driver for ladies', also
ONE BAY MARE. IL years old, ONE
BAY COLT, years oil.
For further particulars,
Apply 10 this OFFICE.
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Inc iWlce-a-H eek American
The Cheapest and Rest Family News
PAPER Published.
ONLY ONE DOLI-ARA YEAR
Six Months, so tsonts.
THE TWICE A-WEEK AMERICAH
IS pusl shed in two ISSUES, Tuesday .nd
Friday mornings with the news II ,ss
week N contract shape It ,l,o cos-
tsi' irte4s>ti e .pacisl correspoat.eaes
sntesli raiuasces, good poetry,
local mstlrt a general interest asd
fresh MISCELLANY suitable for the horse
circle ca ~fuily edited Agricultural
Department and fall and reliable
Financial and Market Reports are
special ia ur-s
Dee clubbing arrangements in oiha
parts OF paper
Entered at the Postofiice at Baltimops
Md.- as second class matter, sAur u
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MrrHdprsr CHURCH.
Preaching Sunday. Jan. 10, as follows
Pisgah IL a. m. Chicamuxen Sp. m.
Indian Head p. m.
Rev. J. W. BEALL, Pastor.
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Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
naliy, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls family pills for constipa-
ion. advt.
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st. Joseph's Society,"" q Pomfret.
Maryland, will receive and consider
applications Of those desiring to be-
come members of this Society, from
now until January LIST 1915. at reduced
rates. Regular meetings, first Sunday
OF each month at st. Joseph's Hall, Al
2 D. IN. Call CT address.
s. FREEMAN, Pres
B. BROOKS, Sec'y,
Pouirsk Nd,
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your changes allowed 70 yearly advertisers
without additional charge.
All advertisements due and payable ei'er
0bitusrIss and Personal communication
viii beinserted ct ten cents per line
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Religious Notices

Religious Notices
PoRr TOBACCO PARISH.
Sunday, January 10.
Christ Church, 11.o0 q. m.
Piuey Chapel, 500 p. m
Thursdays, 7.so p. M, Waldorf.
L. A. WYE, Rector.
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We offer one Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
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NOTICE.

Next Dance January 27th--Ds
Crowder engaged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
Q. EI 60 MEN ll R
 N PRl TE GAR

The private car Morse to-day breught 60 thls city Ereaita siate Iton lgegTco1nb and other executive of1rers Of the " estern unton Telegraph Co.. on tour of inspection which sui11 in- dude all tl1s principal cities Of New Esng1ar1ds and end In a, general convo- cation Of station managers throughout the Hast at Boston
 ter visiting the Western Union of flee irneld a.veneaae tle omcers visited other points of interest In the caky securing much valuable inforTna- klan as to the ndustriaI and reaI- dentiaI conditions here. They left for rzev Haven which they will also cover during the afternoon
 Slnul ultaneously with their departure J. ". McMahon, manager of the To- cal district of1ces left for Boston
 where he Is destined to take a prom 1nent part in the managers meeting on Friday
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Stockings of ! glove silk $1.

For women who like firm ness and fneness and strength, stockings made of the same silken fabric as are gloves
 White tan and black, with double toe and high-spliced heel
 Flare-top stockings of fine silk regulation weave) give great comfort to many Wo- men by this fallness con- fined to the top alone.
 Double soles and toes, reg ular dimensions anywhere except at the flaring top, $1. 30 and $2
 Left aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
Hat troubles

No woman will have much trouble in finding attrac- tive hat this season.
 Color that one personally prefers is to be had.
 Shape, from large to small is what personally likes.
 may be Of effect that most meets personal desires.
 Gan say when there has been season such free and untraneed choice offered the woman who chooses new hat
 There some 50 different variations of the sailor shape straw Of different sorts Some small; are really large
 The trieorne appears in 6 or 8 new shapes.
 Poke shapes have the most delightful of old tnaey airs.
 The admiral shape makes think of Pinafore and looks exceptionally we'll
 Lisere is the of the moment. Has rich lster but brilliant. Is fine of and light of weight. Makes hat which very comfortable # Milan straw braids shaped into hats that have much beauty of form and line. I The hat of black trimmed with white is gaining on all companions the for favor though sand shades are very very fashionable
 These black hats trimmed with white velvet flow CTS often; or with white and black utsuch grapes and berries. wings; on dress flowers are used very attractve
 What is to pay2 Almost any one has in mind from 5 to $1750 And there number of pretty hats at less than $5
 Second
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
HoWLAND DRY GOODS co.

the jury for their attention during the 512 days of the trial. He then went into an explanation of the meaning Of 1mans1aughter.
 ssThe state of Connecticut has sol- ernnIy invited you to a guessing con test with. the liberty of Mrs. Angle as the tstaAe,s' said MT. Klein There isn't a bit of evidence to prove that Mrs Angle had any connection with the death of MT. Baaou.'
 Mr. Klein then presented 9 review. of the case. l
 MT. Klein was arguing at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
DIED

DUnFS-Ir1 this city, Thur sday, MAT. 18. 1g15, at his late resi- dence. No. 463 Lafayette St. James Dunn Nozace of funeral hereaEter as MACDONALD-In this citI March | 9th. 1915, william AZ Macdonald, aged s2 years month.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 65e Shelton street. on Friday, March 1ath. at S:30 m and from St Charles church with solemn high mass at a. m.
 Interxnent at St Michaaa's cen- akery SIG ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
Aged Man Drops Dead
 With para1vtic StroI

James Dunn of ze8 Lafayetfe street dropped dead after a paralytie shock shortly after l o'clock this afternoon in the street opposite No. 3 engine house on Lafayette street.
 He was close to 80 years of age and had spent the greater part Of his life in this city having formerly resided for many years in North I5Flegeport. He is survived by two daushterss Catherine and Henen. and four sons. Daniel, who is employed at YYarner Brothers, John. a policeman. and a5f ehael and Martin. both q whom are notderss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
.HAR RTF0RD WOMAN KILLED AS AUTO
 GOES OVER BANK

Willimantic. March 1s.-Mrs. Emma. J. Young. of Hartford. was killed when an aA1tomobiIe in which she was rid ing turned turtle after being precip- itated down an embankm me11t at Hope River.
 Mrs. Young. with her daughter Ber- thas were riding in the car of Patrick 1dcMahon Of New Britain. driven by Harry Mack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
Boy Scout great wear shoes.

Boy Scout great wear shoes.
 All sorts of shoes have been sent out under the Boy Scout name.
 There is one sort that real tly deserves attention
 That sort has an unlined upper of tough pIiable soft but verydurable leather: either black or tan.
 It has sole of .1elks1xin :, special 1y-tanned leather of great toughness and durability
 That shoe is scut so it Iacea. well down toward the toe. fits smoothly and anng1y. makes tramping easy
 Great shoe for boys wear at all times but especially at times when shoe is given hard service.
 According to size 2 and $2.50. In men Is sizes b3 R3
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
CARD or THANKs

We deHire to extend our sincere thanks to friends. neighbors and Park City Branch. L. e. B: &sA., for Kindness ana sym uas ms sh own us in our late bensaS @al 9S III 4he loss Of our mother, Mrss KfAkia Burns also desire to thank a sEtenls for floral tokens sent sss F sss s
 p THE FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
DAVID o FRH4CH.

Services were held at 230 this af- ternoon over the body of David c. French, who died on Monday, at his late home 190 West avenue. Rev. John MacLaren Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Of which the deceased was for many years an elder and deacon, ofI1ciated. The funeral was largely attended by relatives, friends and s8lopmates from the Star Shirt factory, where Mir. French had worked as a. cutter for 40 years. The various lodges to which he belonged were also largely represented The Arcanum lodge of Odd Fellows held their services at the grave in Mountain Grove cemetery. The bearers were chosen from the church and this lodge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
Police to Enforce
 Stringent Muzzling
 Law for Local Dogs
Owners VIII Be Liable to Arrest Un- less Animals Are Controlled
 Properly

The most stringent measures against possible cases of hydropho- bia in this city will be taken, begin ming at o'clock Saturday morning. All dogs will have to be muzzIed with a device that will prevent biting. and the owners will be liable to arrest should they allow a dog on the street after that time. without having made the required provisions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
PROTECTIVE HOME CON TRIBU TONS ARE
 COMING RAPIDL Y

The first meeting of the district leaders and their assistants in the financial campaign for the Bridgeport
 Protective association was held yes- terday afternoon at the home. of Mrs. Walter s. WiInets of sos StrAfford av- enue. The total amount deposited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
Boys Double Service

Norfo oIks 5
 A Double Service Norfolk suit offers boy 3 suit for wear to school or elsewhere through the Week and an added pair of trousers to make that suit fresh and practically new for Sundays and special occasions.
 HowIand Double Service suits al- ways have two pairs of trousers. Those suits are always well made. They're always of good cloth They fit prop erIy, look nicely, give a boy and his parents good big value for each penny Of their price These Norfolks at $5 are new mod eis; fresh from our makers hands.
 Blue serge and mixtures in bIue, gray. Brown and tan.
 Never did a boy quarrel with his Double Service suit
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18

YOUNG LADY BOOKKEEEsEEFs fe- sires to take care of books or type- write at her spare time for a req sonabIe price. Address .CIericaP, Care of Farmer SIS de
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
GIIarAV HAE.1z E.Ea

The funeral of Gustav Jaeaeel was held at 2-3o this tafternoon from his late home, 2 Avon street Rev. Ed gar R. Cooper of the First English
 Lutheran church officiated There were number of floral tributes and the funeral YVES largely attended by ,sorrowfng relatives and friends. DeIe- gallons were present from the Naomi
 lodge No. 10, Shepherds of Bethle- hem and from the Carpenters Union
 of both of which organizations the deceased was a member. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18

in the bank up to date Is $sso and the pledges made are most eneourag- ing. The two days which were Fe- ported at the meeting have been very pleasant ones as the leaders noted, 1t seemed that all who had contributed last year and all who were approach ed felt the success Of the past year s work and were ready to support it the ensuing year. Checks may either ba sent direct to Mrs. Wilmot or to the district leader or her assistants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
who Goes Therel

New story by Robert ". . Chambers ready the 18th. Chambers had written 2 real rom ance of the early days of the present War.
 Its scenes are laid in Belgium and England and those scenes are pictured with the vividness and power Of q master.
 All through the story is the touch of romance.
 Well worth reading & .35.
 Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
ABs1 I.HsvY oN so0Ial4rsa1

On Friday sszai1as 2 at the RaEk ave nale temple Rabbi David Iesvr win de- liver The fifth lecture in the series of social probiems The subject will be Aspects of Socialism,. Thus far the lectures have proven of unusual merit and it is hoped thai sa large attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18

Great Britain is planning to trans port 8 large number of prisoners of war now held at Kingston. Jamaica. to HaHfax. to build forfiacations for Canada
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on TksI W OF
 g1RLD v7.AR
fc zzaesk rona pas

was art f111eEy action The enemy boznbardad in pax ls1sax the spur of tho hill at 15otx z 7 1la a ortetre and the villages or Cunia and 1Garic0unr
 Tn Lsnxazzae theee was e.ak ar i1lery duel una oT our a.viatozs bomb ard- ca tl1e railway station at Con Hans. T
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18

Onaciala Of the federal ad naizasstn,a- fzon observed ss PatTtclx Day by tfasp1aying the green. ShanaTocks, rzb- lbon and ties were evident In all fA1e Fvashington depart tuaeE1ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-18
m g8k aleLIsTT Iiizs,Y yrIII.4e,I.-

Inc 1uneEHI Of Frank Ashley VVi1- mot whoae death occurred on Tues- day, Waa held from his late resi- fdence 63S G1zzlton avenue at o'clock this afternoon and was largely attended by proulanant people Of the state. The simple Episcopal funeral service was read by Rev stephen Fish Sherman, rector of St Johns Episcopal church at the home and later the conn1rattaI service was read at the grave in Mountain Grove cemetery. DeIega- tinns from the Hamilton Con1xnaIa- derry. Knights Tenp1ar, and from the CorfnthIan lodge, F. and A. M, were present. The bearers were F. A Strong, Charles E. Hough, E. S.. Hotchkiss and George windsor