Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-18
STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD
The Latest GIeanings From All
Over the State
THINGS SEEN AND HEARD


Strickland. Jesse Bright. R. T. Butler.
James E. Shoemaker. Wilbur s. Doty.
Leonard A. Shoemaker and Clarence
E. Anders.
Elkton.-The season for upland
game opened in Cecil county and con-
tinues until January /. inclusive.
Game is reported more plentiful in
every part OF the State than for a
numter of years, due, It is claimed. to
the restocking done by the State Con
servation Commission. the money be-
ing derived from hunters licenses.
Hagerstown--The City Council. at
recent meeting. awarded the con-
tract for the disposal of garbage here
to the Oakoal Corporation. which cons
cern will erect plant here on land
owned by the city. The garbage will
be reduced to powder by the concern
and mixed with anthracite eoal dust
The coal will then be placed on sale.
Cambridge.-Frank H. Phillips. for
10 years deputy county treasurer Of
Dorchester county, died at Linkwood
He was 73 years old He was for
many years farmer He leaves two
sons, Julian Phillips. business man
ager of Goldey College. Wilmington
Del. and William t. Phillips, farmer
Of Llnkwood
Frederick.-Samuel Cover, 81 years
old. Walkersville. was struck by an au-
tomobile driven by Marshall Greene.
Lewistown, and fatally injured. He
attempted to cross the street in front
OF his home when two cars. going in
opposite directions, came along. In
avoiding one machine he was struck
and dragged some distance by the
other. He was picked up unconscious
and died without regaining conscious
ness.
oxford.-Riding on a steamboat was
too much for calf passenger on the
Talbot the other night and went to its
head. 1t broke its halter and plunged
for chilly swim in the Tired Avon.
The Talbot stood by while some Of the
crew put out to the rescue in boat
The calf struck out for Bengies and
the steamers searchiight was brought
into play. In the end, however, the
calf was restored to his halter.
Cumberland. - The country resi-
dence Of Lee CLANCY. real estate deal
er this city. located on Williams road
eight miles from this city, was de-
stroyed by fire. The loss is $1,000
Mrs. CLANCY, her son, P. L. CLANCY,
and daughter. Miss Arbutus Clancy.
barely escaped with their lives. The
daughter was aroused by the heat and
smoke in her room. The fire is thought
to have originated from a spark from
the smokehouse, where hams were be-
ing cured. The house was OF frame.
eight rooms, and was built about rs
years ago. The members Of the fam
fly lost all their clothing and sums Of
money. Mr.. Ehaney was in cumber.
land at the Time making arrangements
for the family to move into their win
ter home on Baltimore avenue. He
says family heirlooms 200 years old,
including colonial furniture and silver
plate, were destroyed.
Crisheld.-With more than 200 ap-
peals filed with the State Tax Com
mission protesting against the reas-
sessment Of property, officials of the
Tax Commission have agreed to come
here November rs to begin the hear
ing in the tax assessment appeals
which have been made to the commits.
sion by property owners in Crisfeld.
In July of last yearswhen the Mayor
and City Council increased the taxable
basis from 100000 to $4,000 900,
practically doubling the taxable valua-
tion Of all property in the city, protest
was made by taxpayers who refused
to pay taxes into the city treasury.
Since that time the matter has been in
litigation and the city without the use
OF tax money amounting to a consider
able sum. 1t is rumored that it is the
intention of the town authorities to
bring suit on all unpaid taxes and IL
not 9aid the property will be sold.
Some time ago this action was threat
ened and much interest has been ere.
ated and speculation is rampant as to
just what steps the town authorities
will take to enforce payment. The
municipality will be represented by
Joshua W. Miles. of Princess Anne.
when the commission sits in Crisheld
for the appeal hearing.
Hagerstown.-Dr Webster Wade,
postmaster at Boonsboro and brother
OF Or. ]. Hubert Wade. chairman of
the Democratic State Central Commit
tee of Maryland. died very suddenly
at his home at Boonsboro from heart
failure. after an illness Of 10 minutes.
Hagerstown. Antique furniture,
clothing and many valuable orna.
ments. valued at $1,000. stolen about
a year ago from the summer home OF
former Comptroller of the Currency :.
SHELTON Williams. at Chairman. near
here, were recovered by the local au-
thorities.
Salisbury.-The following officers
for the Wicomico Rod and Gun Club.
recently formed for the promotion of
outdoor activities in general, especial
ly fishing and hunting. have been
chosen: DR.. E. Rial White, Salisbury,
president; e Homer White, Salisbury
vice-president; E. D. Mitchell. Sails
bury, secretary and treasurer; board
Of trustees, Waller William. Salisbury
Chairman; Dr. j. McFadden Dick and
w. c. Day, Salisbury. and DR.. J. R
Wanner Nanticoke; committee on 10
cation for site for the club, @. c
] Sounds, Hebron. chairman: DR.. Wan