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CHEsrERTowN AND VICINITY.
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Chcstertown, Md, March i3.---The
motor truck on the Easton- Wilmington
line collided with team driven by 4
colored man Thursday morning on High
street, and demolished tho carriage.
Polk T. BrAmhle, poultry raiser, lost
almost the entire lot Of the first hatch in
his big 2OOO-egg incubator, which failed
to work properly. Out Of 1000 eggs he
got only 100 chicl.s, which represents n
loss of about 5000.
For the first time since the blizzard Of
Saturday the roads Of the county became
passable, Yesterday Large forces Of
farmers and road workers have been busy
all the week digging out the heavy drifts
Of snow, and while the mud is very heavy
in many places, rural carriers are nbhc to
make most of their routes, and auto
mobile travel Is becoming safe.
George ID. Lohand Of Lofland 4 Culp,
retired from business. this week, and will
devote his attention TO his private farm
ing affairs.
MIR. and Mrs. George Bulls Of Rock
Hall are preparing to spend the summer in
Delaware. They will go TO Florida in
September.
Mrs. George Maurice Morris, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur W. Hubbard, is
recuperating from serious illness OF
bronchial pneumonia. She has gone to
Miami, Florida, for an extended stay.
The infant ron OF Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Gibbs. Jr., OF Massey, died yesterday
Howard Turner of Betterton, has been
made county chairman Of the Near East
Relief Fund, and has undertaken the task
Of raising the countys quota Of 1866.
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NEWS OF SEAFORD.

Seaford, March 49, Elmer Joseph
OF Blades wns severely injured while work
ing in Days Mill, yesterday, an axe he
was using to trim logs accidently slipping
and cutting nm ugly cash in his foot.
Mrs. Clayton Knowles is seriously i'll
at her home in Blades and her mother
is also in critical condition in the same
house.
Mrs. Martin II. Cannon OF near Sea-
ford has beautiful crab cactus which
has just finished blooming II started
blooming during Christmas week and up
to the present has brought forth $50 beau
tiful blooms.
Shad fishing on the Nanticoke river
began today and the fishermen are look
ing forward to profitable season.
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MAY JOIN p. q. S. OF A.

Laurel, March l3--John F. Davidson
of Dover. and Nathaniel Conowav Of
Seaford, State president and State vice.
president, respectively, of the Patriotic
Order Sons of America, accompanied by
their staff, paid an official visit TO Wash
ington Camp, No. %, Of this town, which,
in union with Camp No. of Seaford,
held large class initiation Thursday
evening in Bacon Opera House.
The degrees were conferred by uni
formed team from the camps of Whining
ton. the local camp having 81 candidates
who were instructed in the principals Of
patriotism, Freedom and liberty.
After the installation addresses were
made by the visiting officers and the even
ing's festivities were concluded with a
collation. served at Dick restaurant
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Byrd; esteemed lccturing knief4, Iandd1p
Lutrrman: secrptsry, VI. y. Eisxlschm1 ~:
treasurer, Hollis y. Ashcssft; tylsr, a. u.
GoIantuono, tr1Istees, Thomas Hunt and
Maurice Pearlmuttrr.
Penn . Grove Moore will give a bsn<r~t
March 81.
R@v. 1lE1n Klchey of Wilmington vii
preach in The Church of Our Ms5cih,I
Saviour, Carn&y's Point, Mach %.
Rev. r. Reber Taxgsrt of Groton, =. d.
has become stated supply f the sa!en,
Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Lnwood Milkr, formerly a
Salem, has been admitted To fun n&Gnbev-
chip by the New Jersey Conference d The
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Tho salaries o. the clerk and rurosst~
Of Salem county viii ~ Incressed $500
each.
Junior American Mechanics bsve A.
pointed Albert ID. Carrnafl district deputy
Tor Salem county
Streets in Woodstown and Elrner viii
be concrsted at cost of t22, III
Pit'sUoye is selling egg, a.. 43 cents per
dozen and win reduce the price 10 20
cents
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POSTAL CLERK I'm HOUSE.

Georgetown, March l3.-David Barr,
son of William Barr, a farmer OF Nanticoke
district, has been appointed by Congress
man Caleb r. Layton to the position Of
postal clerk in the House Of Represents
tives at Washington, ID. c., succeeding
his cousin, Courtland Barr, q son of former
Highway Commissioner John Barr, this
city, who recently rendered his reslgna-
ton to accept a position with large
chemical company in Philadelphia. Mr..
Barr will so to Washington within few
days and take up his duties.
At present Congressman Layton ia
detained here because of the illness of his
wife and il is likely. Mr.. Barr will remain
home until the return of Congressman
LAYTON
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REHOBOTH BEACH.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Rehoboth Beach, March l3.-Miss
Mabel Hopes of Wilmington is spending
this weekend ia her bungalow on Yir-
ginia avenue.
Mrs. George K. Timanus of Baltimore
il at her cottage on Rehoboth avenue for
"a few days.
Mrs. NJ. G. Burnett and her son, Taylor.
are in the Belhaven Hotel, which they
recently bought The annex is open for
guests, but the entire hotei viii be reno
waited before the summer season.
Miss Kitty Maynadier who had been
with her mother since Christmas. has gone
10 Washington, ID. c.. for the spring
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. p. Doughtcn returned
70 their cottage on Olive avenue, Tuesday
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NEWS OF LAUREL.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel, March 13.-The stork has again
visited this town, leaving a fine baby at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F.
sullivan. and also presenting fine young
ster TO Mrs Charles Tingle Of Philadelphia
who is here visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Records.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Phillips of Rich
mond. Va. are visiting in Laurel
Joseph Windsor, s5 years old. is serious
" i'll at his home here from the infirmities
OF advancing years.
Mrs. James T. Ellis, who is critically
Ill at her home near town, from pneumonia,
is no better and fears are entertained
that she NAV not recover.
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ENTERTAINED SORORITY.
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Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel, March i3--Lambda Delta
Sorority was delightfully."- entertained AZ
the homo of Miss Blanche G.. Elliott, on
Pine street, last evening. ending with q
dainty collation. was served by the hostess
Those present were: Misses Alice
Otwell, Anna Studley, Marguerite Rec
ords. Evelyn Hastings, Louise Bacon,
Pauline Marvil, Mildred Hastings, Mamie
Campbell, Mary Marvil, Madclyn Jones,
Isabelle Galloway and Pauline Marvil.
The Sorority was invited to the home of
Miss Evelyn Hastings, on Market street
for reext "Wednesday evening.
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GOVERNMENT CONTROL LOSES.
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Newark, March I3~Frances Buttles,
Alma Dunlevy and Helen Pillsbury. rep
resenting the senior class al the local high
school won the annual inter-claSs debate,
yesterday, by defeating the juniors, The
latter debating team was composed OF
Courtland Houghton, Charlotte Dayett
and Dorothy Cooper.
The subject was Resolved, That the
government should retain control Of the
railroads" The seniors argued from the
negative side and the Juniors from the
affirmative.
The judges were, Dr. William J. Rowan,
Postmaster Levi II. Bowen and ". Paul
Bebout
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TO BE MARRIED IN JUNE.
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Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Milford. March l5.-It has been an
nounced that James Lohand Davis, a
prominent politician and citizen, will be
married in June TO Miss Hannah Shep-
pards of Boston, Mass. Mr.. Davis is
viee-president of the phosphate firm Of
Draper, Davis & Co, and also q member
of the Republican State Central Com
mittee.
Mr.. Davis has just bought handsome
home on North Walnut street, which he
will occupy with his bride.
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Of tbs NJ. r.. Church will n,eet in the
church On Monday afternoon 1t o'clock,
Mfs Viola Marker of Mount Pleasant
has been spending several days in this
city at the homo If Mr.. and Mrs. John
Montgomery,
Thsda Bara piayy tonight At the Royal
Theatfe in Ia BELLE Rnne" Miss BAN
il seen IN the greatest role of her career.
The first performances starts at 9 o'clock
There viii be comedy also
Rooms for Rent n w. Third 81 ADV.
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DOVER BUSINESS CHANGES.

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Dover. March 13.-Downes Auto Co,
has sold its business to William +. Fooks,
of Salisbury, Md, and in the future the
concern viii be known as the Fooks Auto
Co.
A. Friedman has sold his Bradford street
residence to George Walls OF Little Creek,
for $1,000 Mr.. Friedman and daughter,
Mrs. Goodman. will move 20 Atlantic
{ tity y I
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LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Georgetown. March 13.--Register Of
Wills William j. Mustard has granted
letters on the following estates:
Robert w. Hill, late of Baltimore
hundred, to Mary Emma Hill; John w.
Rose, late of North West Fork hundred,
TO James Rose; Charles S. Calhoun, late
of Georgetown hundred, to Edwin p.
Calhoun of Ocean City. Md
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evening. after spending January and Feb
ruary in Wilmington.
Mrs. Joseph p. Frying and daughter,
Mildred. were shopping in Wilmington
the early part Of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Joseph of Chess
ter, Pa, are here for few days with rela-
tives. They will come here for the sum
mer about June l..
Mrs. Harvey w. Miles will open her
bungalow for the summer the early part
of next week
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SALEM COUNTY NEWS.

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Pcnn's Grove, y. j., March I3.--
Joseph Gentieu has resigned q clerkship
in the Pcnn's Grove postofice and rcsum-
ed work at the Camcy's Point powder
plants.
Gerry 3. Tusey, aged 68 years, died re-
Gently at Penn,s Grove.
Officers as follows have been elected by
Pcnn's Grove Elks Exalted ruler, Harry
Blitzstein; esteemed leading knight, q. X.
Russell, esteemed loyal knight, Clyde Is.
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TO OVERHAUL STEAMER.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Milford, March l3.-The steamer
Frederick of the Philadelphia & Frederick
passenger and freight line has been taken
10 Wilmington for overhauling and paint
ing before the beginning of the season,
which generally commences on April l.
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partmcnt is from the Public Square to
Collinsville, a suburb, and from the latter
place to the du Pont Boulevard on the
Gcorgctown- -f3ridaevillo route.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-13

That is. it is time to stop having your
hauling done by anyone whom you may
happen TO run across. Let us arrange 70
do all Of your work In this line. No JOB
too big or too little.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Sunday School Institute Convention.

A gathering intended to be Of impor-
lance to Young parents will take place
in Washington, Wednesday, October
10Th, when the annual School inst-
ute Convention will be held in Ephiph-
any Church, under the auspices OF the
Board OF Religious Education Of this
Episcopal diocese.
The object Of the convention pi the
Institute, which was founded twenty
five years ago by Bishop Satterlee, is
to increase interest in religious ed ca
tion, and to improve the efficiency OF
the Sunday School teachers. Sunday
School teachers from all over the Dis
trict of Columbia. as we'll as from the
Episcopal Churches in Montgomery,
Prince Georges, st. Mary's, and
Charles Counties. will attend the con-
yention. Episcopal churchmen and
laymen throughout the United States
have recently expressed the opinion
that the work OF the Institute has
brought the diocese OF Washington. so
far as the Sunday Schools are con-
cerned, to the highest point of efficiency
of any diocese in the country.
The principal address at the couven-
ton will be delivered by DR.. William
BYRD FOrbush, of New York, who will
speak on the play life Of the child. and
the place Of play-liic In Christian train
ing and religious education. Dr.. For
bush, who will address himself Hartie-
ularly 10 young parents, is the Presi-
dent Of the Child Institute of America,
and for twenty-five years has been do
ing work for young people.
a large attendance is expected at the
convention, which will hold morning,
afternoon and night sessions. At the
morning session of October 20th, the
principal speaker will be Bishop Gail
or. Of Tennessee, and other speakers
will be Rev. Edwin r. Carter. Of
Hampton, Va, as well as Mrs. John
Logan. who has national reputation as
Sunday School teacher, owing to her
work in Philadelphia
Bishop Harding is President of the
Institute, and Canon w. c. De Nries,
of the National Episcopal Cathedral
at Mt. st. Alban. is Executive Ohlcer.
Arrangements for the convention are
being carried out with the assistance
OF Rev c. T. Turner, OF st. Alpan's
Church. The officers Of the Institute
believe that the discussions Of the CON
vention will be inspirational, instruct
i've and timely.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Do not fail 10 attend the Charles
County Sunday School Convention,
which will be held at La Plata NJ. +.
Church, Tuesday next, Oct. 49, A very
interesting and instructive program
will be rendered. President Ross d.
Murphy, 81 Blue Ridge College, and
speakeiS from baltimore, Washington
and other parts will take part in the
exercises.
We again return thanks to Mr.
Christian Jensen, Republican registrar
of voters In lst precinct Of It'll District,
for result Of the last two days rcgistra-
tion Saturday and Tuesday in that
district, which is as follows Satur-
day -l5 women, ; white and Y colored ;
democrats, 81 republicans, II. Men
3. white: ! democrat, 2 republicans.
Tuesday "a women, Is white and l6
colored; democrats, IA; republicans,
10; declined, /. Men -, white and 10,
colored, all republicans.
Miss Margaret Z. Pye has the dis
tinction OF being the oldest lady to
register in the Third District. She is
IS years old but she did not allow this
to deter her from having her name en-
rolled as a voter. Surely with this
striking example the younger women
of the county will answer the call Of
duty and register on Saturday, oct. 8,
or on Tuesday, Oct st. Mary's
Beacon.
Miss Pye is former resident of this
county and her many friends here are
glad to note that ste is still we'll and
active.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
McDonOush Institute Notes.

Miss Kathleen Goldsmith enjoyed a
pleasant weekend at the home Of her
uncle, Mr.. B S. Goldsmith.
We we're glad to welcome Mrs.
Noble, our new Primary teacher, who
arrived Sunday.
Miss Annabel Swami received a
pleasant surprise by a visit from her
father Sunday evening.
Miss Gladys Shea was pleased to
have her mother and aunt call ON her
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Anna Swami spent an enjoy
able weekend at the home Of Miss
Katherine Albrittain, OF this town.
Miss Miller and Prof. Harrison de-
lighted the boarding girls by chaper-
oning them out chestnut hunting Sat
urday morning.
Prof. and Mrs. Reich attended the
Democratic meeting held in the Town
Hall Saturday afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon was spent in
practicing the fire drill for the benefit
of the new students.
The H. L. S. rendered a very inter-
esting program last week and the c. l..
S. will render the following this Fri
daV
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Announcement.

The Tidewater Lines, Inc, success
sor to the Semmes Motor Lines, de
sires to announce that it has estab-
lished in addition to its passenger SER
vice freight transportation service,
also. Schedules of both, the passen-
ger and the freight lines, appear in
another column.
In the establishment of a freight SER
vice in Southern Maryland, a long
needed want has been filed. Our far
mers will now be able to get their pro-
duce, of whatever description, to mar.
ket the same day as shipped and thus
receive the advantage Of the higher
prices, and we sincerely hope thal
they, especially those in this section.
will take advantage of the great op.
portunity opened to them through this
service. The Tidewater Lines, Inc. is
seeking TO aid the people generally OF
this. section of the State; it is there
fore only just and right that every en-
|couragement be given it in its efforts
to do so. Cooperation and encour-
agement of this new mode of transport
tation means success, both for our
people, and the Company.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Automobile Accidents.

Mr.. J. G. Cooksey, of Dentsville,
was painfully injured in an automobile
accident In this town Friday night last.
Mr.. Cooksey had been spending the
day in La Plata with his brother,
States Attorney COoksey. About 5
O'Clock the States Attorney started to
take him home. Tie had gone but few
hundred yards when his machine col
lided with the car OF Mr.. w. Il. $.
Chapman, which was standing in front
OF Cochrane a COS store, this town.
The States Attorney escaped with but
a few scratches, but his brother, who
is a cripple. was painfully injured.
The Chapman car was unoccupied and,
it is said, displayed no lights at the
time. Both machines were badly
damaged.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Political Meetings.

Last week was political week appar-
entity in this county, both parties mold
ing the big meetings OF the campaign.
The Republicans held their first
mass meeting in the Town Hall here
Friday afternoon. The meeting, which
was largely attended by both men and
women, was called to order by Mr.
Thomas b. r. Mudd, who introduced
former Senator S. apearman Lancaster
as presiding officer. After a brief
speech the Chairman introduced Hon.
o. E. Weller, candidate for L. 5. SEN
ate. Mr.. Weller, after paying trib-
ute to the former Political leaders of
the county briefly discussed theissues
OF the campaign, laying particular
stress on the need of better agricultural
conditions and the further construc-
tions of roads. which he promised to
work for and bring about after he is
elected. He was followed by Congress
man Mudd and former Congressman
Thomas Parran, both of whom made
excellent speeches.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Another automobile accident &C.
CURED about / O'Clock Saturday morn
ing, when the car driven by Mr.. Clyde
Robey, OF White Plains, ran into the
car OF Mr.. Carlisle jameson, of
Hughesville The occupants of both
machines had been attending dance
ut Indian Head When Mr.. jameson
was about half way between Indian
Head and1La Plata the lights on his
car baked He ran to the right side
of the road and stopped to remedy the
trouble. Mr.. Robey was approaching
from the rear and did not soc the other
car. The Robey car, which was new
one, was completely wrecked. Miss
Florence Hicks, of White Plains, re-
ceiyed a fractured leg and Miss Caro-
line Rateiiff, of La Plata, had her
shoulder strained. No one was in
jured in the jameson car.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Important Meeting.

Mr.. Geo. II. Stevenson, manager OF
the Maryland Tobacco Growers Assoc
citation, under recent date writes US as
follows
IAN important meeting Of the Mary
land Tobacco Growers Association
will be held in the Charles County
Court House, at La Plata, on Satur-
day, October 10Th, at one O'Clock. We
sincerely hope that every member will
be present, aid bring neighbor with
him. This will probably be one OF the
most important meetings ever held in
the history Of the Tobacco Growers
Association. We hope for big meet
ing OF members and nou-members.h
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
DR.. Spencer Appointed Director
Of Fourth Red Cross Roll Call.

DR.. Ernest Spencer, of Bel Alton,
has been appointed director of the
Fourth Fed Cross Roll Call for Charles
County. This announcement was re-
Gently made by Potomac Division
headquarters, which stated that more
than 10 per cent of the Red Cross Chap
tiers in Maryland, Virginia and West
Virginia had completed organization
for this annual event, which consists
of renewing memberships Or enrolling
new members.
Volunteer workers are urgently
needed to make the roll call success
in this county, and all those who de-
sire to solicit memberships should
communicate with DR.. Spencer, who
will furnish them with supplies aud
credentials.
The Fourth Red Cross Roll Call be-
gins on Armistice Day, November IL,
and ends on Thanksgiving Day. Nov
ember 70.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

Mr.. George H. Carson, of Newburg,
had narrow escape from severe inju-
ry on Saturday night last. Mr.. Car
son was on his way to La Plata and
when near Port Tobacco Station the
steering gear of his car went wrong
and, so did the car 1t took up in the
woods when it struck a tree Mr.. Car
son went through the wind shield, but
his only injury was severe shaking
up and slight cut over the eye. His
car was badly damaged.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
MIR. R. P. Murphy and
Son Kicked by Horse,

On Wednesday of last week, Mr.. r.
p. Murphy and his son, Arthur, re-
ceived injuries which came near being
fatal to one of them. The youth, who
is about fourteen years of age, went
into the stable where one OF the farm
horses was stalled and, without any
apparent cause the animal kicked him
into Inconsistencies. Fortunately,
however, Mr.. Murphy was near by and
ran to the rescue OF his son, but while
dragging the boy from the heels OF the
vicious animal had his own right arm
broken before he could pull him out
Of harms way.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15

The Democrats followed suit with a
meeting on Saturday, which was at
tended by the usual number of voters
as in past years. The meeting was
called to order by Hon. Edward J.
Edelen, who introduced Mr.. Robert
Grain as Chairman, who then in. turn
presented Mr.. William l.. Marbury
and former U. S. Senator Blair Lee
as the speakers of the afternoon,
A lady was scheduled to speak, but
failed TO appear, much to the disap-
pointmet OF the gentlemen present.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-10-15
Agricultural Notes.

Meetings of Importance are going on
to attend them.
Saturday, October 10th, is of greater
importance than some would have you
believe. Not only members of the To-
bacco Growers Association. but those
who are not members are urged to come
to the meeting at 2 O'Clock, Saturday,
On October 26th at 1890 O'Clock, ii
the Court House, the Charles COUNTY
Farmers Federation will meet.
This will be of interest to every far
mers of the county. Are you inter
ested in your own prosperity YOU
will be there. Are you interested il
the future prosperity of your children
You viii be there.
On November 10Th, the County Agri
cultural Exhibit will be held in Ii
Plata. This means that for the gouc
OF the county everyone will try to ex,
hibit something.
Many people do not like to show off
like that spirit. 1t is commendable
But this Is not mere snow. If tina
were all l would not urge it. II is ar
exhibition. Others are helped by VIVA.
you have done, II yor can get tina
spirit in your bones you will select the
best of everything you produce and
save it for the exhibit
Do not forget the day Friday, Nov
ember 10Th, in Town Hall.
Corn husking time is here. The corr
will be saved all right, but so many dc
met appreciate the value OF slower OF
fodder, Bring it up to the barn and
stock ia
If there is any one who does not
know how to stock or rick the fodder,
let me know and will help him.
JOHN P. BURDETTE,
County Agent,