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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16


A correspondent a the Indiana
Easmes says he has seen ehnbe ioi
~ alfalfa ased 90 . elaefe heid DUR
ing he last three sears, aud 4lll has
about one.ioarih al stana There
are spots III ne Geld where he stand
IL good, bat there ID hardly a spear IN
SONS plnres Here Is shc Nay % han-
die that field Gives these barren
places liberal dressing 81 barnyase
manure and tsrn II under. making o
fine seed,bad Then soa The alfalfa
sead. 1ln manure win encourage the
seed 70 gerihlna,c and. - keeping tie
weeds down this summer. there Wlli be
no trouble 10 getting The field sell sei,
Il Il mcney thrown aaay 20 put seed
on tbln soils Alfalfa sell take care
Of Itself after ll gets q foothod, bus Il
inust haze favorable conditions Under
which OF make start Alfalfa seed
viii lie dormant Ia the ground for
several months simply because the
ground is anletlile Glover aclds
when top.drrssea With ven rotted
manure. will grow e,ur crops sind tls
stand vail thicken 40 81 once, showing
that she manure was needed 70 give
proper conditions Tor seed termination.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16
A speslfle Against Colds

The nearest thing tea specitieagainst
colds Is sleeping porch or open bed
room and d cold sponge bath every
morning when you first got ppl Even
then you Will OCCASIONAL take d cold,
especially when coles are epidemic,
and when you DO you will End Cham
berlain, Cough Remedy great help
in enabling yOn 10 get rid ol III Try
|it Qbtalnablo eFH1y NhePA adv
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

JOSEPHINE WALTER BURCH. y
ii the mate lips OF our dear departed
friend could speak this moment, ] am
sure they would prefer that no attempt
at q lengthy eulogy be made. She
would rather pass oil 81 life simply
and without show il beautiful In
heritnnce, and great reward are 10
stOrefor those Who submit 10 Cod
viii In everything and who live and
die ia His love. To her long life, her
married life and widowhood, ] never
knew her otherwise than walking in
the fear OF God. She fulfilled cons
cientiOusiy and faithfully al her du-
ties, all proper demands 81 vocation
and life. IN her home life She dis
tingmshed herself BY that true love
that Is ever ready 10 bring sacrifices,
sincere and honest, simple and modest,
She was very Industrious and nntirine)
~ The care OF her family The blesss
ed task 1f laotheriy low si.e perform
ed most conscienti0usig Tor hcr chil.
dren. She Mas Tor ghem genuis5e
model Of yIriue, ever ready with a(l-
vice and help ever near "a thciu with
pious prayers Her labors were ta0i
In vain. She RAPED even here q beAu-
tiful reward and blessing. for der
children wefe Vcry fond of her, Rraste-
lul and loyal The mothers place. Is
vacant IN the home, bot She has fan
enduring place ~ the nearts 81 Ter
grateful children. ghp VII never III
get her
Cur dear departed flleAa was Do
ordinary Christian For ~ sears ~
vas q most Jealous attendant atdik6e
services OF Secred Hear, Church. HI.
Mary Co. Ma Her melodN b.
voice WIS heard Ia the choir iQ4f
peri0d Of 20 years. aud she often gortI-
fed her soul by partaklug - the
Brad Of Life at The Holy Fable jlf the
Lord Lei Is emulate her mand yir.
tues Tho lRifcst funeral wreath wc
can 0ow lay IN hcr tomb IS TO i6lltate
hcr coed accds Our 5csr sri4ed Ks
NOT wholly dead shr has bet 4assed
through fhe clouds sud ihe misiS
shlch enfeipp tn das hC hns Ienicr.
nd into the neNef and lafgcr lfe on
slc unseen shores hefoad ihn I'd known
sea Mas shep-t > pruec
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16
For Sale

--ldotor Boot 30 Il IL P. Mia
nus, new sails. cabin, full oyster
equipment; first class condition One
good farm mare. 16 years old $1,000
at once. Also fine shoats
RI. ". BRADLEY
l-l3-lm River Springs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16
Obituarys.


DieaI March Il, 1916 in the Bird Dis.
ffict, al the residence OF her husband.
.AAfIE II WOODBURY.. beloved wife
Daniel oodburn, aged Al years,
SlN dil receiving al the rites Of
Catholic tNhureh. She leaves hns-
band and %ehHdren 10 mourn her loss.
In spite Of Al medical ala and good
attention. il NeemeG as II her time for
death had conA Death IS sad at all.
times, but moiAe especially when II
takes from hoiA q true wife and
loving mother sac was devoted TO
her home, IN which A1e spent her time
IN caring for her loveA ones. She has
nov won the crown whi6h awaited her
Our sympathy goes out ~ her grief
stricken husband and children, May
she rest in pencel A FAQEND
Enterprise please copy ~.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16
FOR SALE.

sleigh, ID good condition, and
second hand 3 III. P. Gasoline Engine
win sell cheap to quick buyer. II
you want a bargain, address:
s'B " BEACON OFFICE,
211-lm. IeonafdtOwn, Nd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16
7uU5a2k- 2ql1.
COUNTY JEWS.
L0CalEiSe and Otherwise.
Court begins Monday.

rfttt Rct tHo 4uOtitthff
The Orphans and Commissions
ers' Courts met on Tuesday last.
The condition OF the county
roads Is reported as much improved
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Garner
have been visited by the stork. who
left twins
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Burton,
Of Baltimore, are guests Of Hotel
St. Mary's
The Sixth District Farmers
Club will meet at Hollywood on
Saturday next.
Work has been rapidly pushed
on the streets Of Leonardtown dur
ing the last few DAYS
Capt. Tom Foxwell, Of
Town Point, is repairing the old
wharf Of Leonardtown.
Mr. and Mrs William A.
Smoot, Of Hughesville, have been
presented with fine baby boy.
There will be a meeting Of the
Second District Farmers Club at
Valley Lee on Friday next at 1880
o'clock.
The Trustees Of st. Mary's Fe-
male Seminary, will meet in Leonard
town on Tuesday next at Hotel 81.
Mary's.
Father LaFarge, 81 recent
y visited Philadelphia. He is still
attached to the missionary staff Of
st. Inigoes.
On Wednesday last Hayden
Thompson, Of Trent Hall, accident
ly had his arm broken. The young
man was playing and fell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Combs,
Of Washington, spent few days
last weeks, visiting relatives in the
county. They returned on Tuesday
last.
Father j. 3. Matthews, S. j.,
is in Lenten Mission work
h.e> - ehia, but will return to
III, @eS,S before the end Of this
The Matthews Howard Imple- |
ment Company, Of La Plata. will
demonstrate the famous Dodge
Brothers Car in Leonardtown dur
ing Court week.
Mr.. w. y. Woodburn, Of (
Clements, reports one Of his ewes
as the mother Of four lambs, The
lambs were born on Friday morning
last and are all healthy sneeimens.
The Knir u. of Columbus cx-
peet TO celefH Maryland Day on
Sunday, Moe k.fl, and have in
.s..gs
70 deliver an address on the occas-
sion.
Mr.. John +. Russell, resident
Of st. Mary's, died at a sanitorum
in Baltimore on Tuesday last. Mr..
Russell was we'll and fayorably
known in Leonardtown. and had a
number Of friends May he rest in
peace
Father Gasson. S. J will
preach on Friday night on Home,
its foundations and on Sunday al
the 1890 Mass in st. Aloysius
Church his topic will be: Where
il Heaven? State OF the body IN
Heaven"
On Friday last the dwelling of
Sheriff Danl, j. Bowles was burn
ed 10 the ground and nearly all its
contents destroyed. There was
some insurance. The many friends
Of the Sheriff are sincerely sorrow
for this misfortune.
The death Of Miss Mary Brana-
gan, which occurred on Friday last,
ut the residence Of Mr.. King II
Hill, near Chaptico, removes one Of
the Oldest residents Of the county
Miss Branagan was 1913 years old
and until recently quite active.
Senator ChesIey has declared
himselfas being opposed TO the pass
age Of i bond Issue for st. Mary's,
unless il is submitted to a vote Of
the people. The Senator believes
that IN these matters the peoples
wishes should be consulted His
stand is heartily endorsed by a num-
Der Of his constituents, regardless Of
party utilization.
Ma.ye E~ou, 81 cn,,ovtf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

Mr.. John +. Russell, q resident
Of st. Mary's, died az a sanitorium
IN Baltimore o., Tuesday last. Mr..
Russell was well and fayorably
known in Leonardtown, and had a
number Of friends, May he rest in
peace!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

The Matthew'S Howard Imple-
ment Company, Of La Plata, will
demonstrate the famous Dodge
Brothers Car in Leonardtown dur
ing Court week.
Mr.. w. y. Woodburn, Of
Clements, reports one Of his ewes
as the mother Of four lambs, The
lambs were born on Friday morning
last and are all healthy sueeimens.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

On Friday last the dwelling of
Sheriff Danl, j. Bowles was burn
ed 10 the ground and nearly all its
contents destroyed. There was
some insurance. The many friends
Of the Sheriff are sincerely sorrow
for this misfortune.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

Father Gasson, S. J will
preach on Friday night on Home,
its foundation" and on Sunday at
the 1890 Mass in st. Aloysius
Church his topic will be- Where
Is Heaven? State OF the body in
Heaven
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

! j. b. Matthews, $. j.,
in Lenten Mission work
Rhia, but viii return to
Before the end Of this
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Combs,
Of Washington, spent few days
last weeks, visiting relatives in the
county They returned on Tuesday
last.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-03-16

The Orphans and Commission
ers Courts met on Tuesday last.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. 5alrs Cheney & O., Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu- inc. IL is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio. by F. J. Cheney & Co. Tes Gimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
LIVES JOURNEY
By Guff Alexander

A lifetime is traVeled road be- |, tween two busy streams + TEc stream of Once-Upon-a-Time; he stream of soon-to7Be. "A lifetime Is a portage through q E Land of Troubled Dreams.
 S9 grab your load, my brother, Is And take the road, my brother, The mountain road, my broth IT. Where the hill of Present Worry i bcws the head and bends the E knee. We are taking up our burdens, for :, the journey must be made, We are taking up our. burdens and
 our hearts are unafraid. And though the way be weary and { the journey many Q mile, We are taking up our burdenh with a smile.
 Who brought you here, my brother? An, your Captain is unknown. And what your cargo? Little
 things that go to make up You, And whither bound? Yon know not But the trifliug things you own
 For good or i'll, my brother,
 Grow with the hill, my brother,
 The trying hill, my brother.
  That strengthens while it tires
 you, that wears then builds
 a1ew. We are taking up our burdens that
 are growing with the years. We are taking up our burdens of
 experience and tears. But the love that lightens labor
 helps the weary feet along. So we're taking up our burden with
 son!
 Eagles Magazine.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Frank Page is such a lover of flowers that when his garden was taken ever in a real estate deal he moved the Well cultivated and enriched soil from the old garden to his new quarters across the street and will soon be in the midst of blooming plants and shrubs. MT. Page secured some fine shrubbbery from Sitka and will experiment. till he finds plants and shrubs that will stand the climatic conditions of Skagway and he will then work on Q more extensive plan. .l.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
SAY. GIRLS!

You can prevent your skin from chapping and getting rough these blustery days by applying "PUR- OLA" Tint just before going out doors. It will obViate all III ef- fects from exposure to sun and wind. It will preserve a good and improve a poor complexion. It's just fine, and you will agree with us if you once use it. If not satis- fled, you can get your money back at your dealers. Oh, ye5, you can get at your dealers. soc per bot tie. Specify "PUROLA!" Sold by Keller Bros. Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mr. Lionel Talbot is improving his pretty cottage homR by adding rooms and making a number of in terior changes. MT. Talbot has a fine garden with a number of things growing therein that are not often found in the north. A beautiful climbing rose with very sturdy branches that is so hardy that u has withstood the winters for sev- eral years, gevreal bitter-sweet vines, a vigorous little apricot grown from the seed and lillies of the valley, are among the many de lightful plants ill and around the premises. Many plants have been transplanted from the woods in the vicinity of Skagway and a few thrifty basque flowers from the woods near Whitehorse are growing
 III quiet corners. Wild YiOlets, ferns and other hardy little growing things add much to the beauty of the well kept lawn. Indoors there are several little quince trees start ed from seds, a small orange bush which was also grown from the seed. and many other plants. In the same yard will be found rasp- Lgrry, ,Ilrant and gooseberry bushes, strawberries are grown too' and all go to show what will tlour- h if q little care is given.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
-O-0-O'

The Mothers Circle, branch ot the Parent-Teacher Association held very instructive meeting on Friday afternoon at the school house. Mrs. Eva g. Gilmore gave most instructive talk on prohibi- tion. Mrs. w. F. Fisher and Mrs. Weldon H. Warren each sang a solo which added greatly to the after noon's entertainment. With Mrs, II. D. Clark, Mrs. L. H. Johnston, Mrs. Albert McCann and Mrs. Mar tin Conway on the refreshments committee the Yiands could be nothing but the choicest. This meeting closed the season.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

On Wednesday, the Pop" gave gave an usually good entertainment. The first-The Character WamOn, a splendid drama in three parts, then the ever interesting Black Box fol- lowed, ending the 18th episode of the serial. The closing Grand dady's Daughter was a charming bit of comedy.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Nrs. 'Gustayus Seiphers and her little son "Binks" were passengers on the MaripOsa from Hope, Alas ka. to Juneau where Mrs. Seiphers went to consult an occupist for the little bcy. Mrs. Seiphers will be rmeembered in skagway as Miss Jcanna Browne, when in the pion- ger days she was a social faVorite and belle. S ince leaving SkagRay she married MT. Seiphers who is engaged in mining at Hope.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mrs. Eva s. Gilmore gave a most interesting lecture on Thursday ev- ening at the Methodist church. The subject, Hitting the Trail for Pro hibitioR," was ably handled and proved that the speaker is fully at home in her field of labor. An excellent musical program preceded the lecture.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

TLe Cooked Food and Apron sale of the Methodist church. held on Wednesday afternoon at the L. A. Harrison store was very satisfac- tory to those in charge. The food was all sold and more wanted, while many a fair lady will appear in the dainty aprons. A neat sum of mon ey was realized which will go to- ward furnishing the parsonage.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mir. Oscar Selmer has purchased property on Seventh avenue be- tween Spring street and Broadway and has moved the dwelling form erlY occupied by his family to the new possession. The house will be remodeled and improved to suit the needs of the family. W hile the work is progressing on the old new home. the Selmers are occu- pyiRg their house on Tenth avenue and Alaska streets.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
-D-O-U

Mrs. E. T. McBrien shipped crate of fine Rhode Island Reds to Mrs. James E. Rock at Anchorage. These thorOughbredh were matched >and raised ill Skagway. Mrs. Rock writes that chickens of any kind are scarce at Anchorage and command good price.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
-0-O- O

Mr. and Mrs. R. II. Pratt and Mrs. James Louttit were evening guests of Mir. and Mrs. H. D. Clark on Wednesday, The evening was pleasantly passed discussing the topics CT the day and the hostess served light refreshments.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
-O-O-O.

The Goddess" at the Nugget Is drawing to a close and those who have attended will miss this beau tiful serial drama as it is one of unusual interest and has a clean, wholesome effect. Many other fin films wore shown during the week. Tonight will end the 14th episode of The Goddess.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

On Saturday last MT. and Mrs. W. q. Powell were hosts to the officers Of the Prince John. These gentlemen replaced uniforms with civilian dress and proceeded to the home cf their hosts, where a de- licious midnight supper was served. Until the late-early morning the guests passed the time with music
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
O--O-O

MT. and Mrs. P. H. McClelland were the hosts to H. G. Wilcox last night. MT. Wilcox, a student of the University of Washington passed through and took advantage of the stop of the Alameda to call upon his friends. A ten o'clock lunch con wos served. Plated were laid for five.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mrs. James R. Rock sends word to her friends in Skagway that she has not forgotten how to bowl. In Anchorage at Roberts bowling ally'> she scored 2O4, thereby securing tn first prize.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

MT. and Mrs. L. E. Reynoldson en tertained Mir. and Mrs. H. s. Will son of Seattle during their stay in ska5w Mir. Wilson is travel Ing auditor for the Alaska division of the Wells-Fargo express company and is making the tour of his ter rltory.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

: MT. and Mrs. Victor A. Peterson
 and Mir. F. F. w, Lowls were din Jner and evening guests of Mir. and
 Mrs. II. L. Johnston on Saturday Hast. The evening was given oyer to music and cards.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
O--0--n

MT and Mrs. Charles Nye were outgoing passengers on the City Of Seattle. Mrs. Nye will go to her old home in Arizona, where she was called by the serious illness of her mother. MT. Nye accompanied his wife to Juneau and will return soon.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

MT. Royal R. Pullen came out from Dawson this week, and after a short visit at home, left on the Jefferson for Treadwell, where he went on business connected with the mines of that place.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

MT. Frank Cook, our genial U. s. marshal made a visit to Juneau this week and during his absence his pretty Persian cat "Pansy" called upon her many friends.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mrs. Eleanor Cook and her daughter, Miss Eyangeline Cook will arrive on the Princess Sophia and will make their home with MT. Frank Cook at the court house,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

E Mir. F. E. Smith of Seattle has taken up his residence in Skagway and may send for Mrs. smith and their children. MT. Smith is with Mr. Fred Fickardt in the office of Superintendent v. I. Hahn.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
0--O--U

Mrs. Ernset George Ashby of Thane, Alaska, is in town, the guest Of sergeant and Mrs. Sanford. Mrs. Ashby will remain in Skagway for several weeks,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
0-y-0 O.

Picuics and outings are the or der of the summer months in Alas ka and nearly all indoor amusemen and entertainments arc set aside for fishing, mountain climbing, ten his or boating. These outside sports nearly always close with a jolly uicnickers' luncheon.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

- MT: F. F. w. Lowle of the c. P.
 R. line, made a trip to Whitehorse this week in the interests of his company. Mir. Lowle reports a very favorable outlook for the Ra- pids City.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mrs. Alma McBrien will arrive in town the early part of June and will spend the summer with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Jonathan Me Brien.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

FOR SALE-4 room house, 3 lots 50x1eO on 11th Avenue. A bargain at $25O cash. First one to plunk down the cash gets 1t. Enquire Alaskan office. A-2S-tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mrs. A. J. Carlson of Seward is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. w. l.. Speer. Mrs. Carlson arrived on the Mariposa from the westward and is here in the interest of business.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Zenith OH keeps musical instru- ments, such as Cornets and From bonCa in the very best of condition at all times, 1Oc, 25c, soc bottles. Keller Bros. Sole SkagWay Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

r MT. H. L. Johnston of the C., P. R. office has been improving his vacation by making n garden and experimenting the interior improve ments on his home. MT. Johnston is again at his post of duty.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mir. Andrew Stevenson, president of the Bank of Alaska, will ar rive OH the Princess Sophia and will be accompanied by Mrs. stevenson and children.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Pratt were passengers to Douglas on the Jef- ferson where they will make their home In the future.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mir. J. D. McAuley of the Prince steamer line was a guest In Skag- way this week on his way to in terrier points.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
TO RENT

Le Feyre-Berry place on 18th street. Reasonable rent on long time to responsible party. Call at house between 10 a. m. and 19 8, m. 5-13-7t.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

MT. F. D. WurZbChaGr and Mr. V. 1. Hahn were dinner guests of MT and Mrs. E. J. shaw on Saturday,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

See the Broken Coin" at the Pop" It will be the next serial attraction.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Mir. Eric Teller went to Juneau ou ght Dolphin for visit with friends.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20
. THE WEEK IN SOCIETY

cards and other games when they bade adieu to MT. and Mrs. Powell and returned to the ship.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-20

Zenith oil assures the best pos sib'e reults as a lubricant for all light or delicate machinery. 10c, 25c, soc bottles. Keller Bros. Sole skagway Agents.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-05-02
Better Babies Contest.

As previously announced the babies
from the town will be examined on
Friday, May y, beginning at ? p. NJ,
at the high school building. Commit
tees have all arrangements made for
carrying out the contest as it was
last year.
On Saturday at 10 a. m. the babies
from the county will be given their
turn. Each mother is asked to bring
a towel and a baby blanket.
In one of the rooms hot coffee will
be served to the parents from the
country, and here too the mothers
will be comfortably provided for serv-
ing their lunches brought for the chill
dren.
AT II o'clock there will be a help
full and interesting talk to fathers,
given by a prominent physician.
Mothers, don't miss this opportun-
ity of finding out whether or not your
baby is beginning life with limita
that thus early may be easily cor
rected; but which, if neglected, may
result In untold misery in after life