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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28
JOHN P. BURDETTE.
County Agent,
La Plata, Md
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
WORK IN AGRICULTURE
AND HOME ECONOMICS
STATE OF MARYLAND

To the county agent, home demon
stration agent, ministers OF the
Gospel, school supervisor and
school teachers of Anne Arundel,
Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges
and ST. Marys counties,
Greeiingsa
Colored farmers institutes have
been called to meet in your respective
counties as indicates below and most
respectfully ask and earnestly urge
you to give US your most hearty CO.
operation that the institutes may be
successful and rebound to the beue-
1T and uplift OF all the citizens Of the
counties Of Southern Maryland Please
urge all such farmers, their wives and
friends; also school teachers to at
tend the Institutes, as well-trained spe-
cialist will be in attendance. There
will be four gentlemen and at least
one lady specialist to speak on all the
occasions Please urge the eolored
farmers to take advantage of these op-
portunities as they are given for their
special benefit. Unless otherwise
stated. the meetings will be held in
the Court House.
St Marys County-Leonardtown,
Monday, March II, 1919.
Charles County--La Plata, Wednes-
day, March 10. 1912
Anne Arundel County-Annapolis,
Thursday, March co. 1919.
Calvert County-Prince Frederick.
Friday, March 81, 1919.
Prince Georges County-Woodville
NJ. r. Church, Monday, March "a,
1919; T. b.. A. M. f. Church. Tues
day, March rs, 1919; Upper Marlboro,
Wednesday, March 26, 1919.
Please give these meetings the wild
est publicity possible and oblige,
Yours very respectfully,
JAS. F. ARMSTRONG.
Local County Agent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28
MRS. DAVIS DEAD.

Mrs. Davis, wife Of Mr.. F. E. Da-
Wis. the chief mechanic Of the Mat
thews-Howard Implement Company
here died at her late home in this
town early on Friday morning OF last
week after only brief illness. Mrs.
Davis, who was a Miss Brooks from
Prince Georges county, came here
with her husband few years ago
and have been making their home in
the former residence of Mr.. John L.
Mudd. She is survived by her hus-
band and several small children. While
sc never knew the deceased person
ally, her death is another one Of those
hat touches every human heart. she
Being young woman leaving behind
her family Of small children. May
aer soul rest in peace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
no, be cured BY Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine
Halls catarrh Medicine has been
taken by eatarrh sufferers for the past
tlirty-tive years, and has become known
as the most reliable remedy for Ca
tarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces,
expelling the Poison from the Blood
and healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see
3 great Improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrf
MEDICINE at once and get rid OF ca
taErh send ior testimonials, Tree.
+, J. CHENEY 3 CO.. Toledo, Ohio
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28
HORSES FOR SALE

VIII sell by public auction, Sat
urday, March s, at 3 P. NJ, on the
Wilmer farm, on State Road, two
miles south of Lothair, Md, Il
head Of young horses in matched
pairs, several single horses, young
nd old. Horses are OF medium
size; have all been carefully tried
cut. Full information regarding
every horse will be given all parties
prior 10 offering Tor sale.
Terms Of sale: All sums under
500 cash on day of sale; sums over
500 a credit of four months will be
given on note with Endorsement,
satisfactory to the undersigned,
bearing interest at the rate of 6 per
cent.
JOSEPH A. WILMER,
Owner,
WARREN M. ALBRITTAN;
Auctioneer,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28
RETURNS TO SOUTHERN MARY
LAND NATIONAL BANK
OF LA PLATA.

Mr.. Raymond j. Mates. whoynas
one Of the young men to promptly re-
spond to the call IF his country when
the war broke out and do his part q
help in the great conflict for humanity
and democracy, has been released from
ihe Navy, where he held the rank Of
chief syeoman on the &. S. S. Avocet
and has returned to the Southern
Maryland National Bank Of La Plata
Mr. Mates eearteonsress and genial Dis
position made him many friends dur
ing his former connection with the
lank who are glad TO see hin back
gith the above institution, which has
radaaily grown to be one Of the
strongest financial institutions ii
Southern Mara land.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28
SCHOOL NOTICE,

As a measure Of economy the
School Attendance Cficers' duties
have been transferred to the County
Superintendent Owing to the preva-
lence OF influenza, the compulsorg
school attendance iaw has not bees
enforced tlius far this year and mang
Of our citizens heHev4 the law has
been repealed This IS not the case.
however. and by ofter Of the Board
OF education the County Snperintel--
ent will enforce the law on and after
Monday, February gath, 1919,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28

This is to give notice that the sub
scriDers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court OF Charles County. Md,
Letters OF Administrator on the per
sonal estate OF
NATHAN SMITH.
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 subscribei
on or before the Slst day OF August
1919, They may otherwise by law be
excluded IRON all benefit OF said de-
ceased's estate.
Gwen under my hand this 25ih day
OF February, 1919
NANCY HUNGERFORD.
Administrators OF Nathan Smith
deceased.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28
RESIGNS AS POSTMASTER.

Mr. ]. Vernon Padgett. who was
appointed postmaster OF this town By
President wilson shortly after the
latter became President. has rendered
his resignation to the department, to
take effect April 1 next. Mr. Padgett
has held the Office for about Eve years
and has always been most courteous
and accommodating to the patrons OF
the Office who are sorry to learn OF
his intention Of giving up the office.
The mails that pass through this of
nee are very heavy and it is said that
his resignation is due to the pay OF
the Office. Considering the pay OF
government employees such as post
master and the hours they work, we
are not surprised at the resignation
Of Mr.. Padgett. While we regret to
see him leave the office, we extend
him our best wishes for future success
in life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28

~fog sale


I will sell tne sract ol land
lying ana sllualed ON the puble
road leading from Bryantown to
La Plata, aDort tMce miles from
bryantown, containing about
thirty seven acres u and or more
improved BY an old dwelling,
about two acres OF cleared land
and the remainder contains the
best 81 timber lor raiiIoad ties,
pulp wood, etc. VIII sell on easy
terms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28

am using dynamite successfully on
ny own farm and can save money for
q9u on yours.
PLANT THOSE FRUIT TREES
with dynamite. It costs less money, i.
perfectly safe when handled compe-
iently, and the explosive loosens the
ground so that the young roots take
hold and the tree grows more quickly
Send Tor particulars to P. Y. X. Howat
Equitable Bldg, Baltimore.
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LOST

One 33x4 tire and rim between Indian
Head anq Washington Saturday Febru.
ruary 18th.
Please return to Home Bakery IN
dian Head and receive reward
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-28
ro LEE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.

Feeling the need Of a ledger in which
the farmer can keep systematic record
Of his crops, we have compiled a
FARMERS EFFICIENCY RECORD.
This ledger is designed to meet the
5ecds of the farmer and is so designed
that a record OF each crop can be kept
quite simply Yourself, wife or child
can keep the record by making few
rotations each evening. In addition to
The space for keeping the crop records
Ne have pages for the orchard records,
chicken, turkey and duck record, stock
breeding and sheep records. Also tab
ilatons showing much information nee
essary to farmers and tabulation
ultiplying from l to 40 in which at a
,laaee you can tell the hired mans
wages, the amount due woodcutters, or
how much those strawberries or eggs
come. to. Now is the time to start this
record, compiled by farmer and engi-
neer.-Price $1O0.
P. Y. X. HOWAT,
Equitable Bldg. Baltimore.
DYNAMITE.
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Terms OF Adsertisins Per inch;
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
AT THE
TE4EATERS



During the fiye seasons thar r. Ray
Comstock has personally directed the
destinies Oh the Princess theatar IN
New York and has made It an Ameri-
can instifution. ons Of the charms Of
"Noheav Home" Very Good. Eddie"
and 1h Hoys" wsre tho smart gowned
girls sean ID these productions.
In "oh. Lady, LAdyH' coming to the
Academy toniHht and Thursday and
Thursday matinee and which Is the
nth New York Princess theater mu-
sical production. the story tells how .
wedding Wa postponed by thu chance
appearance Of = young woman thief
and the Temperatures OF the former
fance az the bridegroom. The gown
worn by the bride, known in the play
as Molly Harrington, has attracted
much attention and prospective brides
In this city may be interested to know
about this gown IN ''Oh. Lady, Lady!!'
as 1t is considered the very newest
and distinctive.
This wedding won in "Oh, Lady!
Lady,n' is a delicate creation of satin
fulle and has an accompanying wrap
of similar splendor. 1t Is dream OF
what an evening cape should be, that
| Is. a mere delectable froth OF alter
nate flo6nces or gold and metallic lace
lined with yellow chiffon and strapped
across THE breast with crossbands OF
gold cloth. making bridal cape OF
fairy charm.
In association with William Elliott
tNr Comstock will send ooh. Lady
! Iady,." to this city this season. 1t IL
the daintiest of musical plays, full OF
delightful surprises and worthy sue
| ccssor to Nobody Home" VERY Good
! Eddie and "Oh.. Boy"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
S @ c I E 7 Y
1tleda Editor. Phone Madison Isaa
Phone: Madison Is23

federacy, has been called for this at
ternoon at 4:30 O'Clock in the Home
for Confederate Women. A large at
tendance is expected.
Loving Circle to Meet.
Loving Circle of Kings Daughters
viii be entertained tomorrow after
noon at 4 O'Clock by Mrs S. z. Wad-
ain at her home on Cary Street road,
stop S. on the Wesihampton car line
The circle is planning to adopt a
French orphan girl and the leader,
Mrs I. w. Pemberton, asks that all
members be present.
College Bazaar,
Plans are being made by tho girls
of Westhampton college for benefit
bazaar TO be given in the near future,
All of the alumnac are being asked
for gifts for the bazaar and many
novel features are being planned The
date and place of the entertainment
have not been fully decided upon, but
IL Ia probable that the affai. viii be
held Immediately after the Easter holi-
days.
Wmian's Auxiliary w. g. G. s.
There will be meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary, War Camp Com
munity Service, Thursday morning at
III o'clock in the jefferson hotel TO
consider plans for the Easter enter
tainment ut Camp Lee and for the
appointment of a chairman for the
sale of Victory bonds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
MISS BR0ADWATER IS
HEAD OF P0CAH0NTAS

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Radford, Va, April S.-The po-
cahontas Literary society held it's
first regular meeting under it's new
officers Saturday night. April 5. the
program was literary and musical
There was a full attendance of the
regular and honorary members
The officers for the present quarter
are: President Miss jamie Broad
water, Gate City. Va; Vice President,
Miss Lavonia Widener of Lodi, Va .
Secretary, Miss Blanche killinger.
of Seven Mile Ford, Va; Treasurer,
Miss Cena Kirby. or haywood Va,
DIR. Chas A McMurry, of Peabody
College. has been engaged for ser
les of lectures late in the month of
April. DR.. McMufry is an educator
of international reputation.
VEN of:Seile VIM eSrd FocSe frs trr
DIR. j. l.. McBrien, OF the United
states Bureau Of Erucation, will also
give series of lectures before the
faculey and students of the normal
school beginning April IS, Or. Nc
Broen is a specialist in rural educa-
ton in the United States bureau Oh
education He was for three terms
state superintendent of public instruc-
| sion in Nebraska.
! Prof. j. r., Avent spent last week al
| Richmond in cooperation with tbs
state educational commission and
DR.. Haggerty in studying and con.
quoting intelligence tests. This in
| sGtution during the present session
has given much attention to the mat
ter of standards tests and measure
tnents Of various kinds in detern,iIt-
ing school progress and school con.
ditions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
.srHE nooMERANG.-

One of the seasons most interesting
announcements Is that David Belasco's
exquisite presentation Of "The Boom
erang." that delightfully."- human COM
edy by Winchell Smith and Victor
Mapes, which crowded the Beiasco
theater. New York. for nfteen months.
and Powers theater. Chicago. for eight
months. win be seen at the Academy
Of Music on Monday and Tuesday
nights, April IA and Is, with special
matinee on Tuesday.
The unique record Of success achieved
by this comedy ID in part attributed to
its delicious simplicity and 1ightness.
and to the incompatible manner in
which Mr.. Beiosco has cast and staged
Reported to be full of bright, snappy
iapH breezy humor. The Boomerang"
tells OF the adventure OF lovelorn
roding jealousy. He is dragged by
his anxious mother to the office OF a
young physician to be treated FOR ner-
vous prostration This doctor. II
seems. has very fine opinion Of his
own knowledge of human nature, espe-
stally With regard to tho passions OF
Iov< and jealousy. He undertakes to
A6eet = cure by putting the patient
In the care Of a very attractive young
nurse. She, in turn. has been care
fully coached in. the Affairs of the
50 carefully that she causes him to fall
unconsciously an arrant victim Of his
hts own teaching. II h . comedy filled
with charm and rich In humor, and
above else. 10 human.
The original New York production
will be seen here with typical sterl.
ing Belasco cast.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
Y. ?. |. PROFESSOR IS
CITED FOR BRAVERY

Information was received here to-
cay saying that Colonel Clifford G.
arson, professor OF military science
and tactics at this institution at the
outbreak OF the war, had been cited
ana granted the distinguished service
medal, The medal will be conferred
oy General Pershiug in the name of
the president for exceptional, meritori-
Gus and distinguished service.
Colonel Carson organized and
commanded the training centers for
the instruction of officers for the
tractor artillery of the American
EXpedf1onary forces. In this new
ana important field. says the citation.
ne rendered conspicuously meritorious
service. He is to be informed later
as 10 the time and place OF the pre-
sentauon of the medal
Colonel Carson, is one OF the most
efncient and generally beloved army
officers ever detailed for service at this
post He will return to his old duties
at V. +. T.. on his return from France.
Majors General David C. Shank. an
other Ex-V. p. l., commandant, was
also decorated a few weeks ago
Tor distinguished service. Cen.
Shank had charge of all overseas
transportation at Hoboken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
"HAvE A HEART"

1t should be good news to local
theatergoers that Henry W. Savage
will present Have a Heart at the
academy Friday and Saturday and
Saturday matinee. The witty book and
lyrics are by those famous musical
comedy providers. Guy Bolton and r.
sl;. Wodehouse. The nineteen musical
numbers. already hummed and danced
to all over the land. are by the popu-
lar composer. Jerome Kern. All sorts
of amusing folk. including young
couple who elope upon the eve OF their
i'm pendinx divorce. an trrepressibie ele-
vator boy. 4 pretty movie queen and
the diverse types found In the lingerie
department Of a big department store.
contribute to the fun in Have q
Heart" The climax of comic compli-
cation IL reached in the fashionable
louuke room OF a summer hotel in
Rlueport, r. l. This delightful mu-
sicai comedy Is up to the artistic stand
ard established by Henry w. Savage
in nearly half hundred famous pro-
ductionsa ranging from "The College
Widow" to "The Marry widow and
from Excuse Me- to the immoral
"E,yerywoman'' Have a Heart" is q
typical Savage musical. glriy spectacle
with bigs chorus, special orchestra and
world Of clean fun. The company
is under the direction OF Henry w.
Savage and Is the only one presenting
Have a Heart"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
sTORFKEEPER HURT
IN FIGHT WITH NEGRO

r. S. Shifiett, 1924 Stuart avenue.
is still confined to his home as a re-
suit of injuries sustained by him when
he tackled a negro burglar who had
to rob him Friday night.
According to the story told the po-
lice by Mr. Shifett, he had gone to
hrs store, 221f Jefferson avenue, to
finish up his business, and it had kept
him there until midnight Friday,
when he happened to see a big negro
concealed in the shadow OF one OF
the posts. He had the presence OF
mind to pretend that he had not no.
ticed anything out of the ordinary,
and reached down in the desk drawer,
where he kept "a revolver.
Drawing it, he snapped it twice. but
only the click of the empty barrel was
la result. Unfortunately, it was not
loaded. At this the negro drew d
Sazor from his pocket and rushed al
him, making a vicious thrust at Mr.
Shit1ett, cutting through his clothing
and making n cash just over hi:
heart The two clinched, and the
storekeeper managed to wrest the ra'
Zor away from the black. but the lat
ter seized a piece of wood which was
lying nearby and hit him over the
head. rendering him unconscious unit
two hours after, when he crawled tx
| the home of ]. r. Meyer, 1908 Jeffer'
son avenue.
The cash register of the store wa
| robbed OF $3.50 in currency.
| We would probably find our crosse!
| Just as hard to bear were we per
mitted to select them ourselves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
THE RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., APRIL O 1915.


New York. April S.-A back to the
soii' campaign as q means Of reduc-
ing unemployment among returning
soldiers is about to be launched by
the reconstruction committee Of the
National Catholic war council. 1t was
announced tonight. The sum Of
100000 has been Set apart to carry
out the colonization scheme planned
by the committee for interesting SOL
diers in farm work. The work will be
headed by the Rev. Edward v. O'Hara,
noted economist, who has just re-
turned from overseas.
The general plan is to lend every
assistance to financing farm projects
for returned soldiers possessed OF
Ame small means and to interest
other soldiers in the certainty Of earn
ing good living. maintaining their
health, and at the same time aiding
the country In swelling its food sup
ply by farm labor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09

Horny Pinchefsky, -forneF HaHagur
of Maison Schfartz, Inc, furriers, "a
East Broad street, who Is alleged 70
have robbed the firmsof several thou
sand dollars and then disappeared
and who was indicted Monday by the
April term of the grand jury. has not
been located.
Levin formerly with Gimbel Broth
ora,, New York, has been appointed TO
succeed pinchefsky and has already
entered upon his duties here. Mr.
Levin has had large experience as
a furrier. having been efRpioyed In
Paris and London before coming to
America.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
TopAY's SHOW CALENDAR 4 3

l nI
Academy. night only omstock
and Ei1iottss ron. Lady. Lady,!
Lyric, fnatinee = and night.
Vaudeville and pictures. ),
Cdeon. Dorothy Gish in Boots.
Colnnfal- -Madge Kennedy In
Daughter OF Mine"
Savoy-Conetarce Talmadge IN
up the Road With Sallie.
Rijou-Mary Pickford In Cap
tain Kidd, Jr."
Victor--Fanny Ward in Com
mon Clay.s
Isis.ssWhy I Would Not Marry
H1aaeblridA b ltA Stewart In
from H6adqpArterS."
New Hxoxd Stewart IN
"A 1GIdotxhts Romance"
MSfxi Trades Council. 1900 West
BROAD 1treAt-y Victory Carnival ana
trades linton celebration.
SEsAsst5~t s'ffasf al sF4AttS = 50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
OFFICE OF FUEL DICTATOR
FOR VIRGINIA CLOSES

The ONCE OF the fuel administration
for Virginia has been closed. Records
and files pertaining to the handling
ana distribution OF coal for the state
during the past fifteen months have
been sent on to Washington and will
be IN custody OF ii. b. Harris. custo-
dian OF records. United States fuel
John G. Dillon, former assistant fuel
administrator for Virginia. will en-
gage In the coal coke and pig iron
business in Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-09
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RAD CASES Of
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