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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-22

IL is delight to take a look at the
dairy farm aud its attachments of Mr..
j. Neale Hamiltsn, near Bel Alton
Mr.. Hamilton is one OF the few farmers
who broke away from the idea of cult
waiting only one crop, but in addition
conducts a milk dairy and ships milk
to Baltimore City daily. He has .
stable of 23 beautiful Holstein cows
which be has MIXED every day,
The feed given them with small ex-
ception is from cereals. elc., grown on
hi farm aud the secretion from the
cattle is daily hauled out and spread
upon his land making it rich and very
productive. As the cows grow old
thew are sold off and replaced with
other younger good mixers, thus pre-
venting any loss in his capital stock
invested.
Go to his farm when you will and
you will find Mr.. Hamilton at his posi-
seeing that the business is properly
conducted. Mr.. Hamilton states that
his venture is success and the secret
of the same in our judgment is due tC
his being his own Superintendent
He employs no skilled labor at higf
prices, but manages himself directly
staying around when the work is going
on and encouraging his employees
not doing like many farmers, giving
orders and then going into his dwell
ing to enjoy nap or the fireside ant
depending upon his labor to take tn,
same interest as ii he were with hi
hands. His enterprise should be al
object lesson to others.
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10 sad but loving memory OF my dear
husband, Henry Fl Swami, who depart
cd this life, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1915. In
the 57th year of his age.
How hard to give in deaths embrace
the form we love and cherish here
With christian fortitude he bore his
suffering without murmer, ard was
patient to the end, then softly whisper
ed Il am gone.' Gone yes gone to
that land where sorrow and suffering
can never come, gone from our once
happy home, aud left us in loneliness
with our heart torn and bleeding
For nearly % years we shared each
others cares and JOYS. Together W,
watched and wept by the death ne OF
two darling babes-but, alas in ms
declining days, alone, drink lifes gall,
As husband and father, how we lean
ed on him and looked to him, who was
ever faithful and true, o.! the burden
of grief seems nnbearable. We miss
him from the fire side. we miss hin
everywhere, the vacant place, o ! how
IL speaks TO US, we look and listen, we
weep and sigh in vain But as we look
to God, who has promised to be "a
husband TO the widow and father tc
the fatherless,n knowing He is toe
coed TO be unkind aud too wise to err
some how God softens the grief aud
soothes QUE aching hearts. He cannot
come to us, but with Gods help, we car
go to him. May God help us so to live
here that we may be an unbroker
family in the better land where God
will wipe away all tears and sorrow
aud signing will flee away.
Though dark my path and SAD my lot,
Let me be still and murmer not,
Put breath the prayer divinely taught
THY will. 0l God be done"
By his loving wife, Annie.
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Take out FIRE Insurance. policy with
the North British and Mercantile In
sarance Company before it is too late.
Messrs. Adrian and F. Stone Posey are
the agents for Charles county.
Nature's Electric Clearner, Is Gems
per box by Parcel Post, the very thing
to clean that silverware, stained during
the Holidays. Order now, from JOHN
0. ROWE. La Plata, Nd. advt.
We are glad to know that Father
liam is much better and able to at
tend to bis duties at St. Thomas
though he has not been out to his
other parishes.
Miss Lai'a Mudd. the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H.
Mrid Of Bel Alton, is spending the
Inter in Washington with her sister,
Mrs. J. Ernest Burch.
Tuesday was gala y in town.
Old John Barleytorn gotin some work
which vas capped when one OF the con
stables of The county extended, it is
said, an invitation to a iistic encounter
10 another Of which hs got the worst
end.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Claude
Hayden, who Las been associated with
Edele1 Bros. Commission Merchants
for many years and well known here
has been stricken with paralysis and is
now confined to his room at St. Joseph's
Hospital.
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The funeral Of DR., John T. Digges,
who died at his late home; Hydro
mont" on "Wednesday night of last
week, took place on Friday last. Fun
eral services were held at the house at
II O'Clock and then the corpse was
taken 70 Mt. 6est Cemetery where in
terment was made. His pail bearers
were; Messrs. Walter j.. r. Laurie,
Hugh and Walter NJ. Mitchell. John T.
Wills and Robert |. Digges.
DR.. Digges who hadbeen in i'll health
for sometime prior to bis death,
was one of the most prominent physi
clans in this county. He enjoyed a
large and lucrative practice, until the
hand OF sickness forced him to abandon
the work he loved so well and at which
hs was so successful.
During the war he was a soldier in
Dement'S Battery which was attached
to Gen. Stonewall Jackson's brigade.
After the war he matricnlated at
Georgetown University school of medi-
cine from which place he graduated
and afterwards began the practice Of
medicine in this county which he fol-
lowed as stated above until sickness
prevented him from further persuing
the same. He was man of high moral
character, most lovAble 10 disposition
true in his friendships thus making him
m any warm friends who with his sor-
rowing family beg to share In their
grief over his demise.
His wife who was q Miss Mitchell,
died number of years ago. He leaves
surviving him, four children who are;
Misses Tillie and Cassie Digges. Dr..
John T. Digges, Of Washington City,
and Hon. W. Mitchell 0igges, of this
county and at present Naval Officer Of
the Custom Service of the United
States located in Baltimore City,
His death was not announced in our
last issue prior to his funeral through
no fault Of ours, as after all his death
was rather sudden aud we got no in
formation OF the fact until too late for
publication.
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The Orphans Court met on Tuesday
with a full bench present. The follow.
ing business was n ansacted:
iventory o. the estate Of George F t.
chssley, deceased, filei end an order
passed empowering The adm nlstrator
to sell the prop rty as apr, q, either
at public r. privsis 3. q provided,
however. II sold at private sale It shall
not be for less than the appraised value
thereof.
Inventory Of the state Of John Dunn
ingtou, deceased, filed with an order Of
Court passed empowering the execu-
tor, Joseph Huntington. to sell the
personal effects as appraised either At
public or private sale, provided, II sold
at private sale 1t shall not be for l.ss
than the appraised valudthereof.
Last will and testament Of George
William Thomas, deceased. filed, pro-
bated and ordered to be recorded. Ap-
plication made by Nathan Thomas for
letters Testamentary c. t. a bond tixed
at 500.
Application made " Joseph A. Budd
per A. Posey, atty, for letters ad col
Iigendum on the estate Of Charles q.
Frere. Bond fixed at $1,000.
Inventory Of TIE estate of Alice Grace
Edelen, deceased flied and an order Of
Court passed granting the executor
power to sell the property as appraised
either at public or private sale provid-
ed, however, If sold at private sale, it
shall not be for less than the appraise ed
value thereof.
Inventory Of the personal estate Of
Sydney A. SWAIN, deceased, filed and
an order passed empowering the ad-
ministratrix to sell the property as ap-
praised either at public OF private sale,
provided, II sold at private, it shall not
be for less THAI the appraised value
thereof.
Last viii and Testament Of Charles
N. Phillips, deceased, filed, probAted
and ordered to be recorded.
Application made by W. NJ. Digges,
for letters Of administration, Oh the
estate of DR.. John 7. D.gges, decd.
Bond fixed at 5000
Application made by Josias Hawkins,
for letters of administration on the
estate Of Josias G. L Hawkins, decd.
Bond fixed at $780,
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session Feb. 2nd, 1915.
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The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Indian Head Building and
Loan Association was held at Mates
Hotel on Wednesday evening of last
week and the following officers elected
for the ensuing year: W. A. Moons,
President, William Fox, Vice-Presi-
dert, G. B. Lloyd, Secretary, Charles
Hogan, Treasurer. The following were
elected Directors, j. J. Geriug, Anthony
Wynn. C. II. Fowler, j. C. Heise and
R. ~. KNOT. The board OF old Direc-
tors before retiring declared a dividend
of 6 per cent.
The association has made much pro-
gress since its organization and the
prospects for future success continue
to look encouraging.
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In Memorlam.

Died at her late residence in Pitts
burg, on Jan. 14th, 1915, Mrs, f. Irene
Jepsi ms, beloved wife OF Mr.. j. Hubert
Jehkips, in the 18th year of her age
Her remains were brought to Washing
ton on Saturday last and lay in wait At
the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah e
Jones, until Monday, from whence her
funeral to st. Peters Church and inter-
ment at Mount olivet Cemetery. Mrs.
jenkins was the granddaughter of the
late Thomas A. Jones and the daugh-
Ter OF John j. and Sarah Z. Jones, all
late of this county. She is survived by
ner husband, an infant son. her mother
and hve sisters to mourn her loss. A
host of friends and relatives deeply de-
plore the untimely death Of this beau
teous exemplar Of womauhood and true
christian virtues. A dutiful daughter
and loving sister and wife, she lived for
her home and church, and recently a
mother, imbued with that maternal
love. and with devoted husband she
was cherished with ! the sweet envi-
ronments of home and life for her was
worth while, for she portrayed the
truths OF life and its solemn duties.
From early youth, in school, in church
ouu ~ oootaA iAhci apparently Oy uivlne
guidance, Irene lead BY force of charac-
ter and we must but believe that merci-
ful Providence saw it meet that her
pains be brief and she receive an early
reward and join the Celestial company
at the fount of bliss. Submisslvely and
peaceful she answered the Divine sum
mon of death for she could but depart
as she had lived, imoued in her faith
and with realization of uuty we'll
done. The great concourse of friends
with such bounteous floral tributes as
she lay in wait is but evidence of the
high esteem in which she was held and
the loss her relatives and friends sus-
tain Broad in her conception OF duty
co Others aud with dus consideration
Of others views she died as she had
lived, the noble creature of God, and
while excruciating pains of grief ill us
we must bow in submission, with
thanks for this noble project of God,
TIE DEUM LAUDAMUs and live as Irene
has Taught US, be thou prepared, Thy
will be tone. A FRIEND.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Bourne ex-
tended delightful hospitality to the
employees Of the Security Bank, of which
Mr. Bourne is cashier, on Sunday last,
entertaining at splendidly appointed
dinner. Covers were placed for Mr..
and Mrs. Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank MeAer, Miss Marian Aud and
Messrs. McClintock and Larson.
The above is clipping from a news
paper published in Havre, Montana.
Mrs. Bourne before marriage wa:
Miss Rosalie Brawner. of this county
She spent her girlhood DAYS in this
county where she has large number
of friends.
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Muddy roads.
Summer weather this week.
A lioht snow fell o., Wednesday.
What has happened TO the ten pin
league
who bas tho lscgest aock Of
lambs
The chaugeabIe weather has caused
much sickness.
postmaster marry " BOWIE spent
MONDAY last l" "ash'nseon'
Miss Edith Lyon is visiting friends
IN asninsson-
Mr.. John Martin spent Sunday last
with relatives in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Percival Gardiner have
returned from their honeymoon trip.
Miss Marguerite Darg spent the week
emu VIM iriends az bel A''on.
Judge B. Henry dattingiy was Wis
itor to our city on Wednesday.
Ex-senator S. Spearmsu Lancaster
was a yisltor to washington on Monday
Mr.. Gwynn Cough, Of St. Louis, is
spending several days with fri nds in
the county.
Mr.. aud Mrs. W. NJ. Gardiner a'e
visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. Joseph
A. Bndd.
Messrs. Henry Hawkins and George
E. Hamilton. Contractors, have dis
solved partnership.
Miss Mary Keene left on Saturday
last for her home where she Will spend
the winter.
Mr. Charles p Wright, the promi-
nent miller at Wayside. was visitor to
La Plata on Tuesday.
Miss Bertie Jarboe has retucned to
her home from WISH 10 MISS haye
BAILEY.
Tailor Garner has number of guests
spending the winter months at his
NO''
Inc young io'A' u 'ii's eeo''ou y -
sald VIII give pay IN Inc iown nan
Just prior 10 hen'
MISS oer.'u'e 'uuo mas ro'u'neu W
her nome from a sisis 70 ner s's'e''
MRS james . Iueie"
Come ~ our locaJ snor,s oniova3
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The Best.

Because it covers all the news Of the
world, and of the National Capital in
particular, thoroughly and accurately,
The Washington Sunday Star is the
best paper in its field. The magazine
and comic sections are the best. Have
y1ur newsdealer leave YOU copy every
Sunday. advt.
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Notice of Convention.

.'St. Joseph's Societv,'' cf Pomfret.
MARYLAND, wi receive and consider
applications of those desiring 10 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 p. m. Call CT address.
S. FREEMAN, Pres.
B. BROOKS, Sec'y,
Pomfret Nd,
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Miss C. c. Chew visited tbs Peabnd,
Insiitu e la / Sat irtas.
Miss Eloise Berry spent the lust NeeA
end with Mrs. ero Ike Mstth '~s
Cnlt- uanber Of the gir,. spsns thu
aee< .oI with their parsass al
th-u res &c i've homes
Ms. n l.fine sin2soi to X the Civi
Service x,ninasi ~. VIII Oh S-fe he'd
ia washag on d. c. during thu pact
week.
Miss Polly de Roode spent Saturday
aud Sunday with The Misses Possy, o
La Plata, Md.
Miss N ,ry Hayden. OF Bel Alton, has
not matrlcula ed at Med. l.
Miss Irene Soatler and whJ has been
at her home for quite while, on ac
count Of sickness, isexpected to resume
her studi
The water supply Of Med. l. has in
creased greatly since the recent rain
Tie students are looking forward to
the exams. which will take place this
month.
A hslf day hol d y was declared FIR
day last ia II respect t. d.. John r..
DiggeS. wt,htl ,rmaliy been trns-
tee of the s.isule.
The program which was to be render
ed by the G. L S on Friday last wa.
held over, until today on account Of the
death OF De. John I Digges, and will,
be rendered as follows.
Defamation. .......-...O Otto Kalthoff.
Reading. ............--.L ousie Bowling
Vocal Solo...-...---.-.M Mary Hutchins.
Debate. Beverly Batnes and Mitch
ell Cochrane. Alternatives; Mary
Barnes aud Hilda Wise, Negatives,
Recitation. Lousie Murphy
Inst Solo. ...............L Lille Bean.
Essay .-.....-...-. -.-... Ruth Clark.
Defamation. ....... Thomas Watson.
Jourual. Bruce Matthews.
Reporter. ............ Grace NJ. Canter.
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FOR SALE.

HAY AND COAL IN ANY GUAM
THY. Apply to The La Plata Supply
Company. .Office in the Independents
Building, La Plata, Nd. FREE DE-
LIVERY ANYWHERE WITHIN THE
TOWN LIMITS.
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Notice to taxpayers

NOTICE is hereby given that all per-
sous upon whose property the 1914
taxes shall not have been paid On or
before February 1st next will be ad-
vertised as delinquent taxpayers.
THOMAS NORMAN,
1-S-'15-2t. Treasurer OF Charles County
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Essray Notice.

Estrayed from my farm "Rose Hip
light colored heifer, may or may not
be ear-marked. Information OF her
Whereabouts will be appreciated.
ADRIAN POSEY,
i-15-'15-tf. La Plata, Md.
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Accident.

Ernest Duckett, colored, was the
victim Of bad accident on Monday
last when he fell out of barn on the
farm of MIR .Bennett. A barn pole
fell on him at the same time badly
cutting his ear in several pieces and
injurying his head.
DIR. Elelen was called in and put
several stitches in his ear and reformed
the injured member. Duckett is now
rapidly improving.
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METHODIST CHURCH.
Preaching Sunday, Jan. "a as follows
La Plata II a. IN. Shiloh p. m.
Indian Head 7 30 p. IN.
The o i've Leaf Society. Of Odd Fell
lows will attend th- service at Indian
Head.
Rev. E. V. REGISTER will preach at
La Plata Saturday Nov 80, at 1890 A.
M. and bold the 4th Quarterly Confer
snce after preaching.
REV. j. W. BRALL, Pastor.
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STOCK SALE AT A DISCOUNT.
To reduce stock will! sell Ladies and
Gents Suits at % per. cent. discount.
A rare chance for Bargains.
P. S. BOWLING & CO.,
1-S-'l5-tf. La Plata, Md.
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Pentecostal Church Of the Nazarene'
Preaching as follows: Sunday Jan
oath, Dubois, at 10 80 a. m. 10 the
Home OF MIR. Robt. Bowlding at I ~
p, m
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PoRr TOBACCO PARISH
sunday, January 3D.
Christ Church, HOO a. m.
Piney Chapel, 500 p. m
Thursdays, 7.30 p. M, Waldorf.
L. A. WYE, Rector,
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FOR SALE.

TWO LARGE GRAY WORN
HORSES. Terms reasonable
For Further Particulars,
Apply to,
WILLIAM DOWNS, s
i2-4'l4-3t Welcome, Md.
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Meetings for Sunday, Jan. "a,
follows:
Chicamu, en-, Preaching II a. MI
Pisgah, Preaching 7.SO ?. m.
Baptist Mission, p. IN.
j. W. HENRY, P. G.
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-Four changes allowed u yearly advertisers
without additional charge.
All Advertisements due and payable sgfss
the urst ~. sertion.
wal oesnserted = tsR-s1'a - ne
The Huttig news., 1915-01-30
What Red Clay Did.

In a letter to the director of the Arkansas Experiment Station at Fayetteville. w. H. Trull of Hills boro, Union county. says:
 I wish to give you my experi- ence with subsoiling small plot of worn out hill side red clay, subsoil land, twelve by forty yards, on Oc- tober 30, gathered forty bushels of Nancy Hall sweet potatoes.
 The actual measurement of this plat is little less than one tenth of an acre. In March of 1914 it was subsoiled each way with two horse subsoil blow at an average depth of twelve inches. In April this plat was planted to Irish potatoes, using five bushels of green cotton seed as fertilizer.
 The deep breaking and trans planting on flat beds then giving shallow cultivation will produce better paying potato crops The deep breaking system is the best paying investment for the farmer.
The Huttig news., 1915-01-30
FARMER RADFORD ON
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Tie home is the greatest contr;- button of women to the world. and the hearthstone is her throne. Our social structure Is built around her, and social righteous ness is in her charge. Her beau- tiful life lights the skies of hope and her refinement IS the charm of twentieth century civilization. Her graces and her power are the cumulative products of gen erations Of queenly conquest, and her crown of exalted womanhood IS jeweled with the wisdom of saintly mothers. She has been a great factor in the glory of our country, and her noble achieve ments should not be marred or her hallowed influence blighted by the eoarser duties of citizen ship. American chivalry should never permit her to bear the bur dens of defending and maintain ing government. but should pre- serve her unsullied from the al- lied influences of polite, and protect her from the weighty re- responsibilities of the sordid affairs of life that will crush her ideals and lower her standards. The motherhood of the farm is our inspiration, she is the guardian of our domestic welfare and a guide to a higher life, but direct ing the affairs of government is not within wemans sphere, and political gossip would cause her to neglect the home, forget to mend our clothes and burn the biscuits.