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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-04
Death of a well-Known colored
Citizen.

Mr.. Edmond Shivells, a well-known
colored citizen of La Plata, died at his
residence. Monday March "a. The
cause OF his death was hemorrhage Of
the lungs.
He was born at Newburg, this county,
in 1858. and was married TO Miss Sarah
Jordan in 1876. OF this union there are
ten living children--seven daughters and
three sons-who are as follows; Mrs.
Fannie Jackson, Mrs Maggie Jackson,
Ella, Daisy Richard, George, Annie,
Eliza, Otis and Sadie Shivells.
The community will miss him from
its midst, as he was known by all to be
an honest, industrious and Christian
man, who was ever mindful Of the teach
ings he received years ago for polite
ness and honesty.
St. Matthews Church, Newtown. OF
which he was a member and faithful
attendant, loses faithful member and
brother
Interment was made in St Matthews
Cemetery The family have the sym
pathy Of the entire community in the
sad hour Of their bereavement.
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Road Fund Statement.

Mr.. Wilson Bowling, the courteous
and efficient clerk Of the Board Of Road
c Commissioners, has furnished us a state
ment Of the road funds received BY the
Road Commissioners since its induction
office, and its expenditures, which We
publish below for the benefit Of the tax
payers Of the county, who at all times
desire to know in what amounts and
where their money has been expended,
This account does not show,sof course,
the particular roads on which the same
has been spent. but shows the amount IN
the various districts OF the county. The
Commission has expended only small
sum up to this date due to the fact that
they have had little in their hands to
expend, and we presume, also, to the
shortage of labor due to the war
The statement handed Us by Mr.. Bow
ling is as follows:
Amount received from the
County Commissioners. S41.9O
Amount received from the
State Roads Commission. 100
Lew, isis .................. 20,0Oo.OO
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Hon. Robert Grain was among the
prominent visitors TO the county during
the week. Mr.. Grain. who is a member
OF the local Road Commission, declares
that he wants to put this county on the
map. particularly as far as good roads
are concerned In this he will have the
backing Of every loyal Charles coun-
tan.
One of the most warmly-greeted and
welcome visitors to this town on Tues
day was Roads Commissioner John F.
Mudd. Mr.. Mudd has been quite unwell
for long period undergoing several
operations and has been away from the
scenes Of his usual business activities
for several months. While somewhat
thin, to the delight Of many friends, he
is now looking the picture of health.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-04

The Baltimore NJ. +. Conference held
at Staunton, Va, has made the appoint
ments of ministers for the ensuing year
Of the various churches in this diocese.
Rev. L. B. Atkins who came here sew
eral years ago has been named again
as the pastor of the Methodist Church
in this town. Since assuming charge
OF his pastorage here he has won a
warm spot in the hearts Of our people
and his family likewise have become
warmly ingratiated in the esteem and
respect of the people of the county and
particularly of this town where .thel
make their home. We extend him oui
congratulations and hope that he ma,
long remain in our midst.
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To the Gunless Soldier.

We hear every day of the soldiers re-
turning from overseas being feted and
acclaimed as heroes. His praise is sung
from every corner of the globe. The
fatted calf is laid upon the table and
nothing is too good for the boy who
donned the uniform of Uncle Sam
But what about the gunless soldier who
remained at home, who did three mems
work without a thought of praise or
glory, that his mother and father might
not suffer for the necessities of life;
that his brother who wore the uniform
would not suffer for the necessary pro-
visions to sustain his body, SO that this
war might be fought to successful end.
We hear Of the boy who remained at
home Inundated and hardly treated with
common decency at banquets and social
gatherings and often termed Stacker,
ask you in the name Of justice and
decency, is this giving equal justice to
whom justice is duei
Field Auditor Dept,
Camp Humphreys. Va. &
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Disastrous Fire.

A disastorous fire occurred on the
farm of Mr.. Albert Murphy, near
Dentsville, on Tuesday of this week
about midday. His barn in which was
stored crop OF tobacco and all his
provender and in which at the same
time were three horses and two hogs
was totally destroyed. The origin Of
the fire we are informed is unknown,
It is said that there was no insurance
on the property and the result Of the
fire is a total loss to NJ. Murphy.
We extend him our sympathy ant
sincerely hope that be will soon re
trive his great loss,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-04

Four changes allowed to yearly
advertisers without additional charge
All advertisements due and pay
able after the first insertion.
Obituaries and personal commu-
nicatious will be inserted at is cents
per line.
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FARRALL's SPRING OPENING

We are prepared to display to the
public the largest and finest assort-
ment Of wearing apparel for Ladies,
Misses and Children that has been
shown in Southern Maryland since
our nation entered the war, with Miss
Caulk in charge. Our stock consists
of the latest models in Hats. Coats
Coat Suits, Silk and Serge Dresses
Georgette Blouses, all shades, Sport
Dresses in French ginghams for al
ages, Wash Suits for boys, and /;
complete line Of Lingerie.
Our entire stock is complete, in
Guiding Mems and Boys ready-to
wear garments. shoes, hats, neckwear
etc. The public is cordially invitel
10 come and inspect same as on
lprices are right.
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MILLINERY NOTICE

My millinery stock is now complete.
Have very attractive line OF ladies
and ehildrens hats, coats and coat
suits.
thank the public for past patronage
and solicit a continuance OF same.
Respectfully,
p. a. WHEATLEY
Pomfret, Nd
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on


Tuesday, April Is, 1910,
al the hour OF 1880 O'Clock pm, the real
estate in said proceedings mentioned,
that Is to say;
All that lot, tract, piece, parcel or sub
division Of land and premises Of which
Dennis Brooks, late Of said Charles
County, died seized and possessed, con
tanning seventy acres OF land more
or less.
The above property is improved by q
small dwelling house,
TERMS OF SALE-As prescribed By
said decree, one-third cash on day Of
sale, or on final ratification thereof
one-third in three months from day o.
sale; and the remaining one-third ii
six months from said day Of sale; or al
cash, at the option Of the purchaser o
purchasers. The deferred payments i
any, to bear interest from date Of sal
and to be secured 10 the satisfaction o
the undersigned.
A deposit of 500 will be required 0
the purchaser or purchasers on day o
ale.
ferdinand c. cooKsn,
! F. STONE PosEY,
Trustees,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-04-04

A feature Of the Farm Page Of The
Washington Sunday Star is a compre-
hensive market report for growers who
ship to the National Capital. This re-
port is prepared specially for The Sun
day Star by the bureau Of markets,
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture.
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COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The Board of County Commission
ers of Charles County will meet at
their office in La Plata on
TUESDAY, APRIL sth, 1919
for, the purpose Of transacting mis-
cellaneous business.
GEO. A. WADE. Clerk
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Maryland Independent
THE YOUNG MANS ADVOCATE.
THE POOR MANS FRIEND.

Terms for Transient Advertising:
One square, one insertion. $500
Each subsequent insertion. rs
Six lines or less constitute square.
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i'm. lam. an. m. Year.
1in.Iss.5ols5.5Olse .5olss.OOIs
Gin. $50 $500 7.5Ol s.oOl 1900
sin. 500 1851 s.5OIlO.oOI 1900
lin. 1901 S.5Oll1.OOps.5OI $500
in. s.OOI1O.OOl1s.5O15.sOI $500
in. s.oOp2.OOI1s.oOl2o.oOl 5000
IL in. 17.oOl2O.OO 1000
IA in. Is2.oOpo.OO .OOI75.oOnso.Oo
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

La Plata, Nd, April 4, 1919.
In the Orphans Court for Charles
County, IS:
Ordered by the oourl, That Ferdi.
nand C. Cooksey, Administrator OF
Basil Clark, deceased, give the notice
required by law to the creditors OF
the said Basil Clark TO exhibit their
claims. legally authenticated, by adj
vertisement published in some one
newspaper printed in Charles County,
Maryland, one in each OF three sue
cessive weeks.
True Copy-Test:
CHARLES N. DEMENT,,
Registrar Of Wills for Charles County
Notice.
This is to give notice, that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court Of Charles County, Md,
Letters Testamentary on the personal
estate Of
BASIL CLARK,
late OF said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against sait
deceased are hereby warned 10 eX
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to thC
subscriber, on or before the 10th day
| OF September, 1919 They may other
wise by law be excluded from al
benefit of said deceased S estate.
| Given under my hand TINS 4th da,
Of April, 1919.
! FERDINAND c. COOkSEY,
Administrator Of Basil Clark. de
ceased
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

La Plata, Nd. April 4th, 1919.
In the Orphans Court for Charles
County S.:
Ordered by the Court, That John f.
Mudd and Harry r. Bowling, EXecu-
tors Of Charles Boothe, give notice re
auired by law to the creditors OF said
Charles Boothe. deceased, to exhibit
their claims. legally authenticated, by
advertisement published in some one
newspaper in Charles County, Mary
land, once in each of three successive
weeks.
True copy-Test::
CHARLES N. DEMENT,.
Registrar of Wills for Charles County
Notice.
This is to give notice that the SUB
scribcrs have obtained from the Or
phans' Court OF Charles County. Md.
Letters OF Administration on the per
sonal estate OF
CHARLES BOOTHE,
late of said county. deceased. All per
sons having claims against SAID de
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers Thereof
legally authenticated, to the subscriber
on or before the 10Th day OF September
1919. They may otherwise by law b
excluded from all benefit of said de
ceased's estate.
Given under my hand this 4th da!
of April, 1919.
JOHN F. MUD,
HARRY r. BOWLING,
Executors OF Charles Boothe, de
ceased.
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IN NEW SUITS

At $500, sss.75, $45.OO, s4s.75
NEW SWAGGER COATS
ARE exceedingly smart in style and
are made Of such new materials as
"Evora," Bolivia Cloth, Crystal Cord
and Silvertonesi in three-quarter
lengths, with full lining Of silk. The
new shades are twilight, clay, Amer
lean Beauty, maple and taupe.
Priced from
$500 to $500
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$69.75, and $500
NEW DoLMAN CAPES

A very fine, beautiful quality Of
serge has been employed in making
up these new Capes. The colors are
blue, also black Innings, contrast
ing or Of the same color, give a little
added warmth to the serge, making
the wrap Just right for early spring
wear
Other Capes in the regulation
straight-line styles. are also popular.
as well as a number made with yoke
back
Braid and buttons are quite pro-
fusely used in trimming many Of
these new wraps.
Priced from
$1s.75 to sss.75
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NEW
SUITS--COATS
CAPES.

You surely viii want theseandome models ea
Opportunity The the
air and naturally makes think Of apparel Many OF the
styles are here ready for yourinspection.
IN NEW SUITS
There the latest box effects; seiored
others n more fancy der effects which trimmed braid and but
OF the models made with chic
The skirts are long and the side others
inerted
gabardines Po twis trcone sverton suing and
fancy mixtures The coors ookey
seas
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ORDER or PUBLICATION.

In the Circuit Court for Charles
County, Maryland sitting in Equity,
No. 1872.
Adrian Posey. Plaintiff,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
FOR SALE

2O3 acres, best farm in the county.
Not in the mountains, but where land
sells all around for 500, $3.50 and
5000 per acre. Land is judged by kind
Of timber it grows. See rails this
fine farm is fenced with. Black wal
nut, blue ash and yellow poplar. 1t
will all grow tobacco. Good improve
ments, plenty of water, mostly in
grass, near largest tobacco market in
the world, where three counties corn
er afronts y miles on a splendid pike.
Write Jackson Lyons, Covington, KY,
or S. L. Lyons, Star Route, who is not
able to look after 1t longer. 3-1wk
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
AMERICAN TOBACCO CO.
IS BACK ON THE MARKET
The A. T. Company Began the Pur.
chase Of Certain Grades This Az.
ternoon After Laying on For
About Ten Days.

There was little better tone to the
Maysville tobacco market this after
noon warehousemen and spectators
seemed to think for after being off the
market for the past week or ten days,
the buyers for the American Tobacco
Company again appeared on the ware
house floors and began purchasing
certain grades.
The grades purchased. this after
noon by the A. T. were Of the better
classes and It Is the belief Of the
warehousemen that this may give
more strength to the market.
The withdrawal Of the American
buyers from the local market was not
responsible directly for the slump in
prices for the price had begun to go
backward before the buyers were
withdrawn. It was thought that the
American buyers had been with
drawn for the balance Of the sea-
son and their appearance on the floors
this afternoon was a considerable
surprise. 1t Is not known whether the
buyers will remain on the market
permanently now or not.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
KIDDIES PICTURE WILL
ALSO ATTRACT GROWN.UPS
Great Sale Of Tickets For Benefit Pic.
ture at the Washington on Next
Friday Forecasts Record
Breaking Crowd.

There will be a record breaking at
tendance at the Washington Opera
House tomorrow to witness that pref
ty feature picture, Aladdin and the
Wonderful Lamp" to be presented for
the benefit of the Parent-Teachers'
Association of the First District
School. This is forecast by the Won
derful success the children have had
in the advance sale of tickets.
There will be four showings of the
picture-two in the afternoon, at 2:15
and S:45 and two in the evening, at
7:15 and at S:45. The Maysville High
School basket ball team and those at
tending the game Friday evening be-
tween the M. H. S. and the Ashland
High School, will attend the second
performance at night.
Young's Orchestra has kindly con-
scented to furnish music for the per-
Torrance and they will be at their
best for they are now practicing music
that will go appropriately with the
performance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
FOUR PERSONS KILLED
IN ALABAMA TORNADO
Southern Towns Are Swept by Dlsas.
trous St0rm--Seyeral Homes De-
strOyed-Great Damage Done.

Bufaula, Ala, March .6-Reports to-
day from the section swept yesterday
by tornado showed four dead here,
with many persons injured, and local
property loss estimated at $1,0OO,0 900.
Although fears were expressed last
night that number Of persons had
been killed or injured in the residen-
tai section, badly wrecked by the
storm, search Of the ruins failed to re-
veal other bodies. Nearly every
building here was damaged.
In nearby towns and the country
district the tornado did considerable
damage, but detailed reports were not
available, because of the interruption
Of wire communication. Pollard and
Flomaton are reported in ruins.
The bodies found in Eufaula were
those Of the Rev. WI P. Dickinson,
Of the Methodist church; e. ]. Scar
cy, broker, and two unidentified men,
DR.. ]. L. Adams of New Bedford,
Mass, also is reported as killed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
SAFE ROBBERY IN AUGUSTA

The Bracken Chronicle says:
Last Friday night, the G. W. Money
hon Company Office was entered by
burglars, the safe being opened $3.50
in Liberty bonds, $50 worth Of War
Savings Stamps and 1892 in cash
being the haul.
1t is not known how the robbers
got into the office, unless a skeleton
key was used, as there was no marks
indicating that any Of the windows or
doors had been tempered with.
Frank s. Moneyhon, who has charge
of the office, says he is not positive
as to turning the combination Of the
safe at the time he closed the office.
At any rate, the burglar was either
expert enough to open the safe with
out trouble or was local talent, well
acquainted with the surroundings.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
PRESIDENT REDUCES
KENTUCKIANS' SENTENCES

President Wilson has reduced the
sentences imposed on three Kentuck-
,aus by the Federal Court for the Eas-
tern District of this state for violation
of the Federal Espionage Act. The
sentence of Siias Taylor, convicted on
a charge growing out of preaching
pacifsm was committed to one year
and one day; L. II. Strum, one year
and c. NJ Nelson, one year and one
day. Many others were granted elem
ency including number of Socialists,
!. W. W. agitators and religious paci-
fists.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
GET YOUR TICKET TO BIG
FEATURE PICTURE TODAY

Everyone who intends to help the
First Parent-Teachers Association
and who wants to see the big feature
picture, aladdin and the Wonderful
Lamp" at the Washington Theater
Friday, should procure their tickets
today. Buy your tickets from the
school children for that will help them
get free ticket.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
PROMPT SERVICE OF
STREET CLEANERS

Street Commissioner Ben Smith, is
to be congratulated upon the prompt
attention he is giving the city streets
just at this time. On Monday the
streets were badly Uttered because of
the large number here on county court
day and yet the streets were promptly
cleaned and all Of the paved streets in
the city are now in good condition. Mr..
Smith was reelected to Office at the
last meeting of council. He is a first
class man on the job and the city Of
ficials could find no better.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
MRS. WILLIAM McQUHKEN DEAD

Word has Just been received here
announcing the death in Toledo, Ohio,
of Mrs. William McQuilken on Tues
day. Mrs. McQuilken was daughter
of Mrs. Watt Mcdaniel, of this city,
and was here only a short while ago
at the death of her mother.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
DIR. w. E. MITCHELL TO
RETURN TO MINISTRY

DR.. William e. Mitchell, native Of
Mason county resigned Wednesday
as vice president of Georgetown Col
lege after five years service.
DR.. Mitchell is a graduate of George
town College and Of the Louisville
Baptist Theological Seminary.
He will return to the ministry.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
BIG SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TO BE HELD

In another part of this issue ap-
pears for the first time today the an
nouncement Of big sale Of personal
property on the farm of Mr.. Thelse
Owens on the Kenton Station pike.
This sale will be held on Thursday,
March 18th, and a large number of ar
ticles necessary on the farm as well
as a quantity of fine stock is offered
for sale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
Discharged SOLDIERS
TO RECEIVE $50 PAY
Information Received From Head.
quarters by Drafted Men Now Dis.
charged Tells Them How to
Apply for Bonus.

BY q recent act Of the congress Of
the United States each soldier receiv-
ing an honorable discharge since June
9, last, will receive from the govern
ment cash bonus of sixty dollars In
addition to their regular salary.
Major Henry Rhodes, chief Of the
Selective Service for the state Of Ken
lucky has just written letters to all
of the men in the selective service in
the state of Kentucky telling them
how they shall proceed to make prop
er application for their bonus. These
letters were received by many Mays
vile and Mason county men today and
they are now busy filling out the
blanks necessary to the application.
All men who were taken into the
service whether they saw service or
not are entitled to this bonus and all
they will have to do is to make appli-
cation and give the necessary inform
alton in regard to their honorable dis
charge. All army men should attend
this matter promptly and not lay It
aside and finally forget about 1t or
postpone action until too late.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
GARBAGE COLLECTOR BUYS
REGULAR GARBAGE CART

Lee Johnson, the city garbage col
lector, has placed an order for first
class regular garbage. cart which he
will use In the collection Of garbage
over the city. The cart Is made Of
metal and is the same as was used by
the government In the large army can
tonments Of the country. 1t is expect
cd that in short time more of these
same carts will be purchased for use
here
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06

The regular weekly prayer meeting
service will be held at the First Bap-
tist Church at the usual hour this
evening. All members are requested
to be present at this meeting as this
Is the regular monthly business meet
Ing and business Of much importance
Is to come before the church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
POLICE COURT

In the local Police Court this after.
noon the following fines were assess
ed by Judge ]. L. Whitaker.
Lutte Betters, drunk $500.
Pearl Hughes, drunk 500.
Thomas d. Gardner, drunk 500.
W. T. Cooper, drunk 500.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06

Corporal Felix Mcclure, Of Brooks
vile, who was discharged from SER
vice last Saturday having Just recent
ly returned from overseas, is a guest
at the home of Squire Fred w. Bauer
in West Third street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
SISTER OF COUNTY CLERK
OWENS DIES SUDDENLY

Mrs. Albert Wilson died very sud-
denly at her home at Johnson Station
this morning. Mrs. Wilson was a sis
ter Of County Clerk James ]. Owens
Of this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
GROCERS' ASSOCIATION
MEETS TONIGHT

The Maysville Retail Grocers' Asso-
citation will hold its regular weekly
meeting at the Chamber of Commerce
this evening at 1880 and as this is a
very important meeting a large at
tendance of the members is requested
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06
LIEUT.. BEECHER HOLIDAY
ARRIVES IN LOUISVILLE

Among list Of officers arriving at
Camp Zachary Taylor yesterday ap-
pears the name of Lieut.. Beecher Hol-
liday, Of this city, who has Just ar
rived from overseas.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06

Mr.. o. p. Tannihan, County Clerk
Of Lewis county, Is In Maysville today
on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06

Mr.. William Slack, who suffered two
strokes of paralysis Monday, is re-
ported as no better this afternoon :.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-06

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
We are prepared to do laundry work
Of all kinds and Carpet and Rug
Cleaning on short notice. Telephone
1853.
THE MODERN LAUNDRY co.