Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-15

Attend the dance at wayside Hall to
night.
County Treasurer James p Ryon Wis
tied Baltimore during the week.
The annual tournament a. Marshall
Hall will take place on Wednesday next
Miss Mary Y. Lancaster is visiting
Miss Elizabeth Matthews near this
town.
We are glad to note that Mrs John
II. Mudd who has been quite SICK, is
much better.
Mrs Mamie De Roode and daughter
Miss Polly De Roodc, are visiting reIa-
tives in the county.
Miss Virginia Lewis Of Washington
spent the week end with the Misses
posey, The Naples
Miss Anna Murray of Washington
spent the week end with Mrs. J. Carlisle
Wilmer in this town
Miss Briefly Hayward Of Baltimore
was guest during the week OF the
Misses Bowling in this town.
Miss Mae Mullen returned to Wash
ington on Monday from a visit to her
aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth r. Howard.
The outlook for good tobacco and
corn crops generally throughout the
county is said to be very unfavorable.
Mr.. Brooke Jenkins from Wilmington.
Del, is spending his vacation with his
mother, Mrs. Bertha jenkins, ''ldiewild.'
The farmers, it seems, arc always the
sufferers We now learn that an en-
barge has been placed on the shipment
OF tobacco.
Attention is called to the change in
date OF the Bryantown Picnic which
has been postponed to Wednesday,
August 27th.
Republicans, show your manhood and
party loyalty by endorsing the candi-
dates suggested by a fair and non-fac-
tional committee.
The Board OF Supervisors Of Election
held meeting here on Tuesday last;
and filled a number OF vacancies among
the registration officers.
Messrs. Waiter J. Mitchell and T.
Stone Posey visited Leonardtown last
week, where they argued several equity
Gases before Judge Comaher.
Among the callers at our Office during
the week was Mr.. J. Arthur Wenk, one
OF the most prominent farmers in the
upper section Of the county.
Have you tried one Of those delightful.
old Southern Maryland dinners at the
New Wills Hotell Proprietor Lomax
serves them to suit the queens taste.
The Mission services at St. Thomas
Catholic Church were largely attended
Mrs. Matilda Medinger OF Baltimore
is visiting MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Thomp.
son. OF this town.
The Government has begun making
settlements with owners Of property ii
CORVALLIS Neck which was taken by
the Government during the war under
a Presidential proclamation.
+ There is every reason why Republic
ans who are for harmony and unity in
the party as well as economy should
support IN the primaries the ticket sue-
gested here on Monday last.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Bowling Of
Philadelphia are rejoicing over the ar
rival Of a daughter, their first child. Mr.
Bowling is a son OF the late Frank Bowl
ing and Mrs. Lucy Bowling. Our CON
gratulations
A genuine effort is apparently being
made BY the Government to reduce tn,
high cost OF living. Let's hope tia
something definite will be done along
this line and the matter not disposed o
in talk
Don't forget the date Of the coloreI
tournament and picnic at Newport ioi
the benefit Of St mary's Catholic
Church, Tuesday, August 10 Come
one and all, and spend an evening o
pleasure and enjoyment LADY
Mr. Reed Wills, son of Mr. am
Mrs r. Reed Wills, has been honor
ably discharged from the service. II
enlisted in the Navy about two year
ago, after Uncle Sam went into til
war, aud was stationed on the battle
ship Nokomis.
Miss Louise Matthews and her brother
Mr.. Bruce Matthews, who has recent
returned from France. entertained
number OF friends at their home on Sat
urday evcning last. Dancing, the priu
cipal feature OF the evening, was thor
oughly enjoyed by those present. Mis-
Matthews aud her brother as usui
proved most delightful hostess an
host