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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25


The toufhaident held at Bryantown
for the benefit Of 81. Mary's Catholic
Church on Tuesday was one Of the finest
affairs held in the county this summer
large crowd being in at g Idan, duriI e
the afternoon aud evening. The tour
ney began at O'Clock with 10 knights
entered among the amateurs AND five
IN the professional class. Before the
tourney began the knights were parad-
ed up to the judges stand by Chief Mar
shal Albrittsin where Hon. Jackson II
Ralston delivered the charge Tie
contest lasted several hours at the ind
Of which the judges declared the win.
ners as follows; L Professional Glass
A. D Langley, first; W. L. Harror,
second; J. W. Street, third aud " a .
Street, fourth
Amateur Class; F. } L ellen, frs
A lebeit Hungerfafd, second; +. Wiki.
son, third and c Young, fourth.
The coronation took place at o O'Clock
when the address to the successful
knights and their fair ladies' was deliv-
cred By Hon Sydney r. Mudd In the
professional class Miss Marie Hungt r
ford was crowned Queen Of Love and
Beauty Miss lnez Posey, first maid;
Mr J. " Street transferred his crown
TO Mr.. G~rdiner Eielen who crowned
NJ s. Ba1 / Hungesford, second maid;
a i'd Ms Monica Sharfetts. OF New
Jersey, tnird maid
In the amatuer class, Mr.. F. J. Eide
| 81 transferred his crown to Dr.. Alan
S Boarman who crowned Miss Virginia
Maddox, OF St, Mary's county. Queen
Of Love and Beauty; Miss Lucille Ed, :
leu was crowned first maid; Nj Will
kiuson transferred bis crown TO Mr..
J I'm Gardner who crowned Miss Mar.
glTet Tubman, second maid; Mr. Young
transferred his crown to Mr.. Ernest
J lmeson who crowned Miss Louise
Bsauregard, of Warrington, third maid
The annual tournament for the bene
d of Holy Ghost Catholic Church was
nsld at Harris Lot on Wednesday and
o~oved to be a most successful affair.
rilting began at A O'Clock when the
lights under Marshal Hamilton, as
,em bled before the grand stand and lis
tened to the charge wi ich was deliver
ii by Hon. Jackson H. Ralston The
flding lasted about two hours at the
sd OF which the Judges announced the
,rccessful contenders for the honors to
~ as follows; Thomas Miles, hrst, Il.
inning, second; Dent Hungerford,
q irdi F. j Edelec, fourth.
The coronation took place at 80
o'clock. Hon, Sydney f. Mudd was
o ator of the Evening. MI. Miles trans
erred his crown to Sir. Adelbert Hung
,erford who crowned Miss Dorothy Hig-
Ion, Queen Of Love aud Beauty, Miss
q Eel Hungerford was crowned first
aid; Miss Marion Hungerford. second
m lid, Ne. Edelen transferred his crown
10 Mr.. George VIckers who crowned
Miss DeChantel MeWilliams. third
maid.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the disease portion of the ear -
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is eiused by an inhamed con-
clifton OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inaamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect bearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
cut and tn tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be DESTROYED
ioieyer; nine cases out Of ten are caus-
ID by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
iniiammed condition Of the mucous sur.
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Deafness lcaused by
aatarrhl that cannot be cured by Hall.
Catarrh Cure.
Senp for circular. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls family pills for constipa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

Robert Grain, for years leader of
the Baltimore bar, a willing worker in
any movement which tended to pro-
mote the interests Of the community
aud who more than any other man was
responsible for the Democratic cOaven-
ton being held here in 1912, is to
leave this city, according 20 report
current in legal circles TODAY, and will
make his future home in Washington
Business feas ms are given for Mr.
Grains change Of residence. In recent
years much Of his time has bssu spe /
at the natiou's capital and it is said
that so great has is regal interests be-
come there that be decided to establish
bis law office in Washington
Mr.. Grains departure vi'i cause
keen regret among hi. Va ,us,nds of
friends IN practically every walk ol
/ life ia his home city. lie is Mary
lander and BaltimOrean through and
through. No man is better known
than he. not only for his ability as a
'awyer, but for his intense pride ia his
cine state and city. lie has puta-
ton for doing things aud producing
results. lie doesn't know what failure
is He will not acknowledge defeat =
It was these dominant qualities that
caused bis selection as chairman of
the committee which brought the Ma
tionaI Democratic Convention to Bi.-
ii more f ur years ago
When the conventios was past his
tory a movement was launched to
honor him with a testimonial. A sum
of several thousand dollars was raised
and Mr.. Grain was sounded as to what
form he desired the testimonial to take
In his characteristic, big-hearted way
he informed the commit ee that he
would much prefer if the money IN
tended for him could be tut into q
fund, the interest from could be used
to give poor children outings during
the summer months.
Mr.. Grain has for years been counsel
for the National Brewers Asso citation
aud in this capacity he has been all
over the country looking after the in
terests Of that organization.
The well-knOwn Baltimore lawyer
will not go to Washington a stranger.
He is as well known there as any Uni
ted States Senator and b i 5
general acquaintance Is probably much
wider Mr.. Grain will retain his estate
in Charles county, which has been in
his possession for many years. lie
owns about 5000 acres and some years
ago built a magnificent home HIS
residence is a part of the old Grain
homestead that has been IN the family
for generations. His city home has
been at 24l2 Eutaw Place, and it is
said that this property is for sale.
Baltimore Evening Sun.
We are glad that Mr.. Grain will still
be with US. Baltimore loses first class
citizen in every way.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

The Marbury Baptist Church is max
ing strong effort to remove the bal
ance Of indebtedness en- their church
and are receiving hearty response from
their friends in doing so. Since the
erection Of their lhurch they have
been enabled 10 clear of almost all Their
indebtedness. There is balance Of
about s25g.0o which they hope to clear
ny tue end of the year. They have in
stalled new organ. have purchased
paint and carpets, new bibles and hymn
books and are now seeking to remove
the remaing debt by entertainments,
oue Of shich was held on Tuesday and
was quite a success.
The Church is considering giving a
call to Rev. W Nathan Wesbroom,
who has been with them two months
and who since his coming has organ Il d
the Church and Sunday School.
Deep intetest is being manifested aud
ythe eongregati pms are increasing, four
have app led for membership by letter
and one by baptism.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

Foll6A tic crowd ID indian Head
every Friday night. Moving pictures
and dance largest and finest dance
Hall 10 Southern Maryland. adyt. s-ii
No better place ia Msrylaud for a
first class chicken diuner can be found
than the New Wills Hotel. Try one Of
them. advt.
The finest chicken dinner in Mary
land can always be had at the New
Wills Hotel and Captain Lomix is al
ways ready TO look after your wants.
81 3 there and trv one
Ws arc q j 10 Tote the much i'm.
proved condition Of the little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Thompson, who has
been at Providence Hospital, Washing
ton, for several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nalley and two
sons, Of Washington. have been spend
ing sometime at snpher Springs, Va
and touring through the Blue Ridge
Mountains
The bondsman Of the defaulting Jail
Contractor has been notified to com
plete the said structure at once or there
will be more work for the Sheriff The
present Board Of Commissioners are
not triilsrs
Mail Carrier George Bush is rejoic-
ing over the arrival Of a daughter, his
second child.
Joseph Thomas, is now proprietor Of
hosiery for coloreI PERSONS, in this
town. Il is the first Of the kind and it
is gratifying to know that now colored
people who have business relations with
our citizenship will have a place to
lodge d geta meal. advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

Died at his late home near Bel Altor
on Monday night last Mr.. James n
Sanders, aged 81 years. The deceased
was the eldest son Of the late Mr.. anc
Airs. Joseph Sanders. lie was borl
and raised in this county where h,
spent his enlire.l life, fol owing tbs pur-
auit Of farming which he only abandon
ed recently because of the illness thai
resulted in his death. He bad been SUI.
ferer for some time from cancer which
caused his death. lie is survived by a
widow who was Miss Ida Posey, daugL.
t-r of the late Lawrence Posey and one
daughter, Mrs. Rosa jenkins.
His funeral took place On Wednesd ,y
aud his remains were Inferred in the
cemetery Of St Thomas Catholic
Church His pail bearers were: Messrs
Adrian. Cataldus aud F. A. Posey
Thomas R. Gardiner, Oscar hewitt ant
Harry Mudd.
Messrs. G. ". Robey & Brother had
charge of the funeral
May his soul rest in peace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

Summer is on its last lap.
Summer colds are ve-y prevalent.
whooping cough is still prevalent.
Next week the last for diseountirg
taxes.
watermelons and captelopes on the
vine now.
The dry weather has burnt up many
gardens,
: Mr.. Keith Compton, of Baltimore, is
visiting Mr.. Bruce Matthews.
The festival held at Pomfret was a
decided success financially and socially.
Messrs. Eugene and Edward Sanders
spent Monday last in Washington.
Old Sol has been getting in his work
this week.
Mr.. K. P. Honey will soon be ready
to serve you with an Oyster stew.
Mr.. Robert T. Gray spent several
days IN Washington during the week /.
A number Of local people attended
the tournament at piscataway yester-
day.
The Railroad Company is repairing
Bel Alton warehouse Not before
wanted.
The first five miles of the Riverside
new road viii quite reach McCoachie
The survey has been completed.
Though Tuesday last was an oil day
at the county seat many visitors were
here
The tournaments and festivals being
held in the county are bssdg Literally
patronized.
Miss Margaret Tubman is visiting
Miss Imogtne Gardiner, at her hon,
near Bryantewn.
Mrs. Clara NJ. Budd has purchased the
Chappelear property in Waldorf aud
will make her future home there.
Mr.. K. 7 Wheatley was among the
prominent visitors TO our city yester-
day and paid Us much appreciated
cali.
Laughing Claude has been spending
the week in the county and his many
friends ha e been glad to extend warm
hand to him.
Miss Julia Musehette, formerly Of
this county, now residiug in New York,
is visiting at Idaho" the home OF Mrs.
Jennie Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Burch accom-.
panied by their bright little daughter,
are visiting Mrs. Bureh's parents. MIR
and Mrs. " H. Mudd.
The Bryantown tournament was q
big affair-as all such affairs recently
taking place in the county aud well adj
yertised.
The latest industry developed al
Church festivals is selling water. Yor
see we can't keep dry anyhow. Law
or no law.
We appreciated call during IN,
week from our old friend Mr.. Georg,
W. Moran, Of tie southeastern section
of the county.
Don't fail to read the advertiser.
y columns Of the Independent You vii
always lind jest what you are looking
for there.
Mr.. Poster, Of New York, who ha.
spending the week with bis family a
the New Wills hotel this city returned
on Sunday last.
Mr.. Lemuel Garner ard his partner
Miss Mae Cox, won the big cake giveI
to the best dancing couple at Pomfre
on Wednesday night last.
Don't forget that every one will b
headed for Marshal Hall, on wednesda,
next when their annual Tournament
will be held.
The annual tournament for the bene
fikof Christ Church, Nayside, will b
held on TUESDAY next, August 10th. in
stead OF August 3oth.
German Heroes. = Stores Of youn
soldiers who paid the supreme price 70
devotion to their iaiheiland. Read thi
article next Sunday in the Washingto
Sunday Star. advt.
DR.. Albert J. carrico, formerly Z
Bryantown, now residing in Washing
ton, was amaug those who attended tn
tournament held al Bryanto sn on Tues
day last. He received warm weicom
from bis many friends.
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Died In The Philippines.

We regret to learn of the death
OF Mrs. John E. McEaney
wife Of Lieut.. McEaney, who died on
June 22nd in the PHILIPPINE Islands. -
She lived at Indian Head for several
years where Lieut. MoEnaney was sta
toned. About three years ago her
husband was ordered to the PHILIPPINES
where he has been since. She is sur
vivtd by her husband and one child.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

PoRT TOBACCO PARISH.
Services will be held SUNDAY, Aug. %,
as follows:
St. Paul's Chapel, L tany and Ser
mon at 1890
E.christ Church, Evening Ira er, ard
sermon at $50.
81. Rlrnabas Mission, Waldorf. at
$50 p. N.
LOUIS R. LEvEhING, Rector.
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Henry George Williams, colored,
confined in Jaiis charged with larceny,
was taken seriously sick during the
week and his trouble was declared by
Health Officer, Doctor Monroe. to be
typhoid fever. Upon the suggestion Of
the said Health Officer he was on We'd
nesday taken by the Sheriff, accom-
panied BY the former to Freedman.
hospital, Washington, D, c., for treat
ment.
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FOR SALE.


BY VIRTUE Of the exclusive au-
thUrity conferred upon me,
will sell the beautiful farm Of
Z. f. Hill, deceased, the same
consisting of
BAL acres, more or less.
This farm is known as "Moore's
Rest and is located at Pomon-
kew. 1t is free aud clear OF in
cumbrauces. IL is a bargain
at SO, 900; What am l offered
for it2
W. A. COOMBE,
Attorney at Law,
Columbian Building,
s-4ilj. Wash, D. Q.
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Ordered bv the Circuit Court for
Charts County this 18th day OF July,
IN the year 1916, that tile Auditors
Report, made ana filed in the aboyeeuutl-
ca Case, be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause 10 the contrary be shown on
or before the 18th day Of August, next;
Provided copy of this order be insert
ed ia some newspaper printed and pub
"shed IN sand Charles County OF ce a
week for thee successive weeks before
The said l4-h day of August, next
q ONR8D POSEY.
Clerk Of the CT. Ct. for Chas. Co, Md
True copy Test;
CONRAD POsEY, Clerk.
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-Four chan ses SLOWED 70 yearly advertisers
sithout additional charge.
ALI Advertisements due and payable after
tue nrst Insertion.
Obituaries and Personal communications
will beinserted At ten cents per line.
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Ordered by the Circuit Court for
harles County, Maryland, this 9th
Jay OF July, in the year 1916, that
he Auditors Report, made and filed
III the above entitled case be finally
attied and confirmed, unless cause to
he contrary be shown, on or before
the 2lst day of August, in the year
1916, provided, however, that copy
81 this order be published in some
newspaper printed in Charles County,
Maryland once a week for three sue
cessive weeks prior to said 2lst day Of
Augu- t, in said year 1916.
CONRAD T0SEY Clerk
Of the Circuit Court for Charles ctun-
~, Mary land
True copy test.-
CONRAD POSEY, Clerk.
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TAX NOTICE.

The tax books of the County Treas
urer are now open for the collection of
State and County taxes on account of
Levy 1916. A discount OF per cent.
will be allowed OF County Tax if paid
before Sept. LIST, 1916.
Taxpayers when writing for their
bills. should designate the property,
state to whom assessed and enclose
postage.
THOMAS NORMAN.
Treasurer OF Charles County, Md
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Lingerie BlOuses
That Are Very
Lovely
Await Your Selection
Here At $500, $3.50 and 2.95.


Blouses
ha
o a
Blouses Of
Many exquisite be found in the combined
Dainty fried Tailored
finished with touches embroidery
Styles mention ALI
the kind you should have good supply Of be happy vacation
KANN'S-SEC0ND
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ORDER NIsl.

In the Circuit Court for Charles Coun-
ty, Maryland, No. 1895 Eqrity.
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/ Ferdinand c. Cooksey. Assignee and
Trustee
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Estrayed Or Stolen;

From my premises near Ripley, Md.
July y, 1915, One Large Fat Hound,
name Bob with black back and white
ring around neck, white breast, tip OF
his tail white, brown ears, white face,
light claret legs and little deaf A
very loud note Any one giving me in
formation of the above will receive
SO 90 Cash Reward. Address.
THOMAS NEALE,
S-25-St. Ripley, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-08-25

In the Circuit Court for Charles coun-
ty, Maryland. No. 1921 Equity.
William y, Cooksey, ct. al.
VS..
Archie r. Wingate, ct. al.
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ORDER NIsl.
Ia the Circuit Count for Charles county,
Maryland. No. 1916 Equity.
Joshua Taylor, Plaintiff.
VS..
Edward Taylor, ct. al Defendants.

Ordered by the Circuit Court for
Charles county, Maryland, this p day
of June, in the year 1916, that the Au-
ditOr's report made and fled in the a.
bove entitled case be finally ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to The
contrary be shown on or before chs "a
gay Of july, in the year 1916; provided
d copy Of this order be Inserted in some
newspaper printed and published Ia
c harles county, Mary land, once a week
for three successive weeks befoIe the
said "a day Of July, in the year 1916.
CONRAD IOoEY, CierK
Of the Ct. Ct. for Chas. County. Md.
True copy test
CtNRAD PoSEY, CLERK.
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NOTICE OF ESTRAY.

This is to give notice that / have
taken up as an estrsy tresspassing
upon the enclosure of my place, Part
OF Chandler's Hope,n near Port To-
baeco, the following property, to wit:
One Red and White Ok
With Piece cut off Right Ear.
The owner of the above property is
hereby notified to call and prove his
title thereto pay all charges incident
TO the estray aud take it away, other
wise it will be disposed off according t.
law. CE BRA WILLIS.
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FRIDAY Aug. %. ~ '9i6.


METHODIST CHURcH
Sunday. Aug 27th.-
. Bethel II a m
Dentsvlile 3 p m.
La Plata p. IN.
Revival services will be commended al
Shiloh on Friday night and during the
following week. Preaching Sunday
night at 100 p. N. at s D. m. during
the week.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
HIS MOTHER CAME FIRST
Fiancee Of Illinois MIitiaman Had to
Wait Outside the Camp
Grounds.

While the mobilization of a certain
Illinois regiment was under way WOm-
en- in the persons of relatives and
friends of the Guardsmen 1ocked to
the camp in such numbers that neces-
sary work was hampered. Thereupon
it is reported, the colonel issued or
ders that only one woman should be
allowed to visit each member of the
regiment.
One of the Guardsmen, not yet
knowing of the order, approached the
camp in company with his mother, a
sister and his fiancee. The guard
stopped the party and sternly asked
who the women were. When told he
answered:
"You can take in only one. It's up
to you to choose"
The young man looked for a mo-
ment at the three, and then said,
mother
When war is in the air humanity
gets down to fundamentals, and when
this is done mother Wal never get
the worst of it. We do not believe
that the young Guardsman will make
a worse husband than if he had chosen
his sweetheart. A man who can ap-
preciate his mother may be expected
to take good care of his wife.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
Suspicion Confirmed.

A worthy vicar in an English rural
the interest of foreign missions was
surprised on entering the village shop
during the week to be greeted with
marked coldness by the old dame who
kept it.
He asked the cause, and the good
woman, producing a half-crown from
a drawer, and throwing it down be-
fore him, said:
Il marked that coin and put it in
the plate last Sunday, and here it is
back in my shop. ] knOwed well them
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
U. p, Men to Ignore Strike Order.

Denver-Conductor and engineers
on the Union Pacific railroad on the
Colorado and Nebraska divisions have
notified the company that they will
not go on strike if a strike is ordered.
Information concerning the purpose of
the conductors not to strike is con-
tanned in a message sent out by Presi-
dent E. E. Calvin, who stated that the
conductors decided to continue at
their posts in the event of a strike.
The engineers of the system an
nounced some time ago that they
would not participate in the move
ment.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26
Senate Passes Workmen's Bill.

Washington. - The compensation
bill, to provide uniform compensa-
ton for government employees when
disabled and adequate benefits for
their families in case of death was
passed by the Senate virtually in the
same form as it passed the House
Federal employees would receive two
thirds wages through disability and
provision is made for adequate medi-
cal attendance of injured to effect
economy in preventing protracted
compensation payments.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-26

A man visits his relations when he
has nowhere else to 60.