Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-05-14
LOCAL BREvIIsEs.

Read the notice of the School Rally
to be held on the 9th.
Gen. L. A. Wilmer, of Leonardtown,
was in La Plata Monday.
The May tern of the Circuit Court
will convene Monday next.
Cow Peas and Soy Beans for seed. -
LA PLATA MILLING Co. adv.
DR.. L. c Carrico was visitor to
the county seat on Tuesday.
Note the ad of Hochsehild. Kohn d
Co, which appears in this issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Carlyle Turner
have returned from their wedding trip.
If you want to sell your farm, list it
with S. X. Burch, Hughesville, Md
adv.
Mr.. w. B. Stoddard, of East Falls,
Va, was visitor to the county during
the week.
Come to the Athletic Contest by the
school children and see them play
dodge Ball"
Misses Lois Howell and Louise Ba-
ker have returned to Washington from
a visit to the county.
There will be dance at Bel Alton
School on Friday, May 18th, for the
benefit of the School.
Mrs. W. NJ. Albrittain spent a few
days during the week visiting relatives
and friends in Washington.
Mr.. Robert V. Norris has improved
the looks of his implement house by
applying fresh coat of paint.
MIR. John Z. Bardroff, of Port To-
baeeo, advertises in this issue some
thoroughbred stock for sale sc.
Mr.. A. F. Turner, plumber and gas
filter, of Leonardtown, has been doing
some repair work here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs S. c. Swami have re-
turned from visit to the latter's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Trotter.
Among the visitors to our city Tues
day were Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Lyon
and little daughter of Hughesville.
Mr.. P. A. Wheatley, the prominent
Pomfret merchant, spent several days
in Baltimore. replenishing his stock.
Rev. ] Bib Mills, of Baltimore.
will preach at La Plata M. E. Church
Sunday evening next at 7 30 o'clock.
Note the new adv. of NJ. Schwartz,
the Indian Head merchant, in another
column. Call on him and save money.
Old H. C. L. is still climbing. With
bread at loo loaf and potatoes, Sl.S0
per peck, the old fellow is going
some. "
DR.. W. o. Allison, OF Dahlgreen,
Va, was among the visitors to the
home of Mr.. and P. E. Trotter during
ahe week.
Bring out the children on the 9th,
and see that you are with them in their
pleasure. They are doing it in other
counties.
Capt. Albert Lomax has opened up a
fine Ice cream parlor in his popular ho-
tel. Call and enjoy plate of cream
these warm days.
The tax sales will take place We'd
nesday next Better pay your taxes
now if you want to save your property
and expense as well.
Mr.. p. Reed Wills, Jr., was a visitor
to the county on Monday in the inter-
est OF the Federal Finance and Credit
Co., with which he is connected.
Every day is repair day now If you
need Osborne repairs send your orders
to Robert V. Norris. Don't fail to
send the number or old part. lady.
Mr.. W. G. Bishop. one of the. most
prominent farmers and citizens OF the
Western section of our county, was a
visitor to the county seat during the
week.
Rev. and Mrs. Lewis r. lowering re-
turned Wednesday afternoon from
South Bethlehem, Pa, where they at
tended on Tuesday the funeral of Mrs.
Levering's mother.
AT the recent municipal election, the
old board. composed of Messrs. r. G.
Farrall, Harry c. Bowie and Eugene
Mudd were elected Commiss toner's of
La Plata for the ensuing year.
We are glad to learn that young Miss
Marjorie Gwynn, eldest daughter of
County School Supt. and Mrs. f, b
Gwynn, who has been lying dangerous
ly i'll at Providence Hospital, is now
out of danger.
Encourage with your patronage the
Crescent Club, which will make its
-'debut" in the Town Hall on Tuesday
evening, May 18th, with a social and
dance for the benefit of Sacred Heart
Church, La Plata.
The County Board of Education will
meet at their Office in La Plata, Tues
day May 18th, for the purpose OF APP
pointing District School Trustees. All
persons interested are requested to
meet the Board on that day,