Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-06-08

Corn planting is practically over.
School commencements are in full
sway this week
The ever-popular hosiery, 'The New
Wills hotel is better fitted than ever
to take care OF automobile parties an,-
others during the summer season.
Cashier R. J Mates, OF the South
ern Maryland National Bank was visi-
tor to Washington on Saturday last.
Rumor has it that popular couple
in the southwestern sedhon recently
slipped away and had the matrimonial
knot safely tied.
Mrs. Rudolf deRoode attended the
commencement exercises at Mt De
Sales Academy on Tuesday last Her
daughter, Miss Polly DeRoode is one
of the students there.
Our thanks are extended to Misses
Helene Greenwell. Richly Ching and
Anita Camalier for an invitation to at
tend the closing exercises at ST. Marys
Academy which will take place on Tues
day, June 10Th. All OF these young
ladies are in the graduating class We
extend them our congratulations and
best wishes for future success and hap
piness in life
Mr.. P. Stanley Harrison. Cashier OF
the Hughesville Savings Bank was a
visitor on business in connection with
the bank to our city on Saturday last.
Congresswoman Rankin is a maiden
lady. Congressman Mudd is a bachelor
gentleman. 1t is said they will take a
trip soon to Solomon's Island where
they might locate a Naval Dry Dock.
As to a choice between something sweet
to love and seat in Congress which
way will the ordinary woman decides
President Wilson having in the slang
sat on" Roosevelt, the latter weeps
No more worlds to conquer The re-
proach from the President is just re-
buke to him for his ingratitude to his
party and Taft both of which tried to
make him great.
A rich mans son who in wild brayado
gives up luxurious home to join the
army is a hero and the yellow journal
has much to say The humble poor who
parts with a weeping wife, halt starved
and ragged children TO save the dignity
OF his countrys flag is assigned to the
trench with name unsung.
Mr.. Fabian Sanders who has been
employed by the Goodyear Rubber Com
pany, Akron, Ohio, returned TO his home
this week for a few days visit. He will
shortly enlist to fight for his country.
Supt. Blandford announces that about
June 18th he will begin making lime at
Rock Point. Farmers in that section
who need lime should communicate with
the superintendent. at once as the supply
is limited and all will probably be sold
, by July 1st.
There will be Patrons Day exercises
and dance at Issue School, Tuesday,
June 18th, beginning at p. m.
This is the season when everyone
likes plate OF ice cream or glass OF
nice cold soda. Bowie's Ice Cream Par
lor is always ready to serve you with
nice cool refreshments Boys, it's just
fireplace to take your girls.
Miss Nora Bailey, OF Georgia, and
Miss Barbara Rosser, OF Virginia, are
guests of Miss Louise Matthews, Ida
no."
Through error we stated in a recent
issue that the dwelling Of Mr. Charlie.
Bowling was blown down during wind
storm. 1t was the dwelling of his
brother, Mr. Thomas Bowling.
The School Commissioners were il
session on Tuesday passing on Teacher
reports and attending to miscellaneou.
business. An order was passed to sci
several school houses which are nc
longer in use. See ad in another col.
umn.
You are not doing justice to your
country unless you subscribe to the 81
Per Cent Liberty Loan Bonds OF 1917
Call at the Southern Maryland National
Bank and fill out an application before
it is too late June 18th is the last day
you will have the opportunity
The sole-ex- Confederate from this
county to attend the Confederate re-
union in Washington during the week
was Mr.. l.. NJ. Switzerland. Comrade
Switzerland, who although having
turned the 10th year made a good show
ing in the parade and TO the command
AHay foot-Straw foot marched like
a youngster in his teens. Mr.. John t.
Dutton, another old Johnny Reb," was
there. Two more are to Our knowledge,
Messrs. James A. Dorset and George
Dent survive to our county, but were
unable to make the trip. They are
loved at home, however, as only the
sincerest human beings can love one
another.
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