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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-19

City spent the week end at the home
of Mr.. and Michael Nagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. v. p. Selover
.ioyed a motor trip to the home of
friends at New Brunswick yester-
day.
The st. Vincent De Paul Society
of st. Mary's church al a meeting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-19
HORKAY b RESKO

se8 SMITH STREET PHONE 1887
NOTARY PUBLIC
Foreign Exchange and Steamship Ticket
Agents
Branch Agency American Express Co.
Domestic and Foreign Money Orders Sold
To All Parts Of the World
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St-osy Scale Adopsed
~ Farmers IN Ksns

a massmeetlnR ~ farmers was held
In William Smith Hall, Washington
College. Kent county, Feceutix. The
purpose 81 the meeting Was 30 DISCUSS
farm labor
A scale ~ Wages considered fair both
to faemers and labufers wAS rerom
mAnded a. follows
n standard days work IN d farm ri
~ from snn-up ~ suu.duwp. lnborsr
~ ie t#sdy IL 10 ID work ms sun.np
aad anlsh has work ~ shutdown
TIE maximum wAQa Tor Il month la
horer "a ~ s25 manlh, With bnnfd
and keep Tor laborsr' horse, or 80 Il
month With hoard and no kcep sor lAe
horse.
The MAXIMUM wage toF dsY La
borer for regular gesSa work 10 he III
day and board
The maximum wage for day iabores
for special farm work 70 be 81 q dag
and board, special farm work W III
construed ~ meAu eustlng wheat shock
ing wheat, threshing wheai, harvesting
hay, hlliag ssIo and cutting core.
The wage for husking corn ~ lie al
cents barrel, sithont hoard
The maxlmum wage for q woman's
work % farmhouse kllcnens Including
washing, 10 be si5 month, or $40 4
moEib wishons washing.
The maximum wage for a DAYS work
Ia the Kitchen for . woman 70 be 10
cents
When q iAbnrar Is from one.half 10
one hour late his breakfast fl TO be
forfeited,
Tho chairman was directed 10 appoint
committees IN each section 81 the coun-
W 81 place theSn recommendations bh.
lore The farmers for their acceptance
or rejection
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03
Heads Of Families
q et Sc, 900 Exemption

Single persons, though required h
file q return II their net income for 1871
was 81, 900 or more. are, Il they are tie
heads Of families, granted \ special
exemption under the revenue lows
Such person Is defined by Treasury
regulations rs IL person who actually
supports hnd maintains In one house.
hold one or more individuals who are
closely connected with him by blood
Relationship, relationship b. marriage
or bg adoption, and whose right 70
EXERCISE family control and provide
for these dependent individuals II
based upon SOME moral or legal OBJ.
legation. Such persons are sailowed
the exemption OF So. 900 granted mar.
allowed credit Of 500 for each d.
pendent upder Is years uf age or in-
capable IT setf-snppurs heeause uen.
tally or physically defective.
A married person living Nith hns-
band and wife can not claim an addi-
linpal a. OO1 exemption as Inc head OF
q family His or her exemption Is
based upon the marital status. irrv-
speclIve al The support OF Others living
in the sane household. Tho additional
800 credit Tor dependents does NOT
apply 70 the husband or wife Of tax.
payer For example. ifa married man
supports father who IS incapable ~
seli-support, he Is entitled 70 ihe 500
credit for such person II through
force Of circumstances he supports bis
wife away from home be IL entitled 10
She e2sOaO exemption allowed o mar.
rled pnfson, but noi " s2Jl crsdit
Tor q dntiendent
A son whp has lnfi homo bus who
sends his mother more than ona.hait
the snm required for her support Is
entitled - tit s9sscrealt provided the
mother can Got support her e g..
Uthcrwise, the ausopat mnst te COM
sldered asa gilt, and, therefore, tbs
credit Is not ali0wed. A son living as
hone and supporting his iathe, metb~
ar, or other relative waq siR1m the
s2 900 exemption allowed the bead IL
a family. but not the a2sa0 credit unless
such relative u under IL years az age
or Incapable Of sell support
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03

'''''-
The monthly business meeting and
snfeftalnmenf Of the Fourth Dlstflei
Community Club Was held 1T Chaptieo
Hall On Thursday aveninR last.
Mrs. Aubrey y. Gardiner Ii visiting
III baltimore.
.. -. =
fsiss's, rs 4sH sokt1 ~ = h 81 - wv
|fuYeh pleased to have Mi. A|nv@ilis &.
Wslch. 3r.. i student ol that institu.
1ion. with lis again.
chaptien was veil renrAspssfea il tho
|midwinter hDn at Charlotte HALL Ia =
Friday erenfnr.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03


Orphans Court Of 81. Maryss County.
Scti--Nov q, 1920
81 give notice that the sub.
SCI ! has obtained from she 0rph.
Court Tor 81 Mary's County. let
testamentary on Tie estate 81
LAURA v. RALEY,
late Of said county, deceased. All
persons having ciaias against said
deceased are hereby warnea to exhibit
the same with the vouchers thereof. 10
the subscriber ON or before the OH
day Of May, 1921; shny may other
wise BY Law be excluded from ail bene-
% 81 said estate. All persons indebs-
I'd 10 said estate are requested 10 make
immediate payment
CALVERT RAT.EY,
ll.ll-bt. administrator.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03
General News
mrs MAagLAMp noAp pLANs.

HITS MARYLAND ROAD PLANS.
Because many stasex are indsaar-
ent 10 the proposal Of tan7 Federal
Government 70 aid ia bulidlng good
roads, says Washington dispatch
~ tile Baltimore american, dated Jan.
- the Indications ar0 thai Congress
wiil refuse 10 make any augmentation
for that purpose fs1r tho nexs fiscal
year, 80 thai Maryiandss road buflds
Ing program will be upset. e
Representatives Thomas III. I4nnn
Of New York, chairman al Tbs commit
Tee on roads has Just submitted Ia tAe
House 4 report showing that there is
more than 800, COG. coo 81 the last ap-
preparation yet unexpended The re-
port states that III order to secure ths6
amount of Federal aid, the several
states must provide road funds Of aps
pruximately $500, 600, 600 (which wonld
make d total available for immediate
construction OF $500, 900, O0U.
ssChaIrman Dunn s resort shows that
the Federal road ala allotment TOR
Maryland under the fast appropriation
btu was "a, 400, 749.07 and up ID Nov.
80, 1890, S870, sos, 81 had ibeen paid on
agreements, leaving ~, 5l4, lij;S, 80 OF the
fund unexpended,
sChairman Maokall 0f The MARYLAND
State Beads Commission has urged
the Maryland delegation hi Congress
to get hack III the hill providing Tor 4
lNontlnuelng appropriation 10 aid THE
states 70 building good roads.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03


qhe AdminIslratIon Building q
Leonard Hall Vas Totally destroyed ky
fro 40 Thursday, Jan III Brother
Gerard. director Of the Institution, IS.
timatAd tho loss 1T betWeen 810. 900 and
s25. OlO, about one-half Of which was
covered hy Insurance..
The FIRE started about 40 p. N {,
while the Brothers and students were
at dinner. catching from stove IN q
small shed room on the north side
Hof thA main bulldog and. though dis
covered sonn after 1t started. the blaze
ran between fha ceiling and renf.
where 1t Was dilfieuit 70 reach with the
.iueagre fbcitit 81 III hand A steonp
wind quickly spread tins nra The
main structure, which was soon mass
of flames and entirely beyond al hope
Of saving. Most Of thu contents had
been removed to safety and the loss
was confined to the building itself,
which was Of frame construction.
The new terra Gotta dormitory. To-
Gated In the rearof the Administration
Building, caught from the latter, but
was fortunately saved. Nearly all Of
Leonardtown tgrned out to fight the
Are and materially aided the Brothers
In saving the dormitory and In salysg-
ing the contents OF the Administration
Building.
IL has only been q year since the
School Building was similarly de-
stroyed, and a concrete building Is
now under construction to replace IL.
but viii not be completed until summer.
The fire of Thursday handicaps tine in+
stitution TO the extent that only day
scholars will be retained for the bali
ance OF the school yeAr They will re-
sumo their studies on Monday, Feb. l.
AL the boarding students were sent
to their respective homes immediately
after the fro, bat arrangements have
been made for their accommodation at
Old Point Comfort College, at Old
Point Comfort. Va, and Brother
Gerard expects 10 send there by boat
on Monday next. This college, like
Leonard Hall, is conducted by the
Xaverian Brothers, the Provincial OF
which has already visited the scene 81
the fro, but has not stated the plans Of
the Order about rebuilding. Brother
Gerard informs the BEACON that with
the compilation of the new School
Building he viii be able 10 accommo-
date from loo TO lbs students next year.
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Notice 20 { redisors.

Orphans Court Of So Mary's County.
Scss-Jan. II, ia2l.
This Is W give notice thai sho sub
srriber has obtained from the Orphans
Conrt FOR 81 Mays County. lestsrs
sessafaentary 90 lho estate If
CLARENCE A. HERBERT,
late Of said county. deceased. All
persons having claims against saia
decreased ARE hereby warmed 10 exhibit
The same with the vouchers thereof. 10
the subscriber 90 or before the tlth
day 81 July, 1921; Etrg may other
wise BY ia@ D. excluded from III bene.
sit Of said estate AL persons lndnlis-
81 e said estate ARE requested 10 make
Immediate payment
WI 4. HERBERT,
lslS-bh Executor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03
Notice 10 Creditors.

Orphans Court ~ 81 MHry's County,
Set: November 81. 1910,
This II 10 give notice that the sub
seriher has obtaineG from the Orphans
Court for St MarYis County. letters
testamentarY on tic estate 81
ROBERT Z. HAYDEN,
late 0f said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warmed ID exhibit
the same with The vouchers thereof. to
tho subscriber, IN Or before the 23rd
day Of May, 1891; they may other
wise BY law be excluded from all bcne-
ut OF said estate All persons indeht-
cd TO said estate are requested to make
immediate payment
TH0s a. HAYDEN.
lI.25-tis. Administrator
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!. BENJAMIN NORRIS.

= Beniamin Norris, eyed GO, flied
suddenly during the night Of Sunday,
Jan. y0th, az bis home on the ST. An
drew's road near Le0nar6town. ne
WAS good citizen Noted for his indus
try and thrift, and universally liked
and respected.
Besides BIS 'sidow. be Is survived by
three daughters Mrs Virgil H. Par
sons and Mrs Ignatius Hayden, 81
Baltimore, and Mrs. Robert Hayden,
Of iJoonardsown, and two sons, julius
Norris, ot Baltimore, and Benedict
Norris, ei I1eonardtovn. de also
leaves thrae brothers, Rsruard, A.,
Jack and Robert, and one sister. Mrs.
James n Elf. 81 Valley Lee,
Funeral services wnra held on Tues.
day, Feb. |, ~ Our Lsdy's Chapel,
Mediey's Neck
May he resi- In paaoe,
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WALTER n. y. HERE.

Died OH Friday, Jan. 2e. at his home
near Valley Lee, Walter Fl ]. Hebb,
aged 90 years.
He was son of the late Richard ~.
Hebh and related to some OF the most
prominent famglies Of ST. Mays and
CHARLES counties. DO made farming
his life work and though Of rather
retiring disposition, he was 50 well as
taemnd thai his funeral WAS ona Of the
largest ever held in his community.
Ho ii supviYed by his widow, form-
eriy Miss Maggie Bean, and two chill
dpen, 4 Clinton Hebb, of ~ ashington,
and Mrs. Allen Pembroke, Of this
county
Funeral services were hold 1T Pop
gIar Hill Church, on Sunday, January
80, iii 4 h nj
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03

Mrs. Jos. + Grew, OF Upper Bronis-
ley, Is on 40 extended visit to Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert y. runkle, Of Cincin-
natl, Ohio
Miss Beatrice While, OF Washing
ton, spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, Adm T, While, Of
Capitol Hill.
Miss Mary Bailey, Of River Springs.
who has been dangerously III with
double pneumonia, Is, we are pleased
to learn, slightly improved.
Miss Mary Gibson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Gibson, III Poplar
Grove, and Mr.. Lester Russell, son 81
Mr., and Mrs. Edward Russell, ot
Whites Neck, we're married last Mon
day at Nupsial Mass 81 Holy Angels
Chapel. Rev. Father Butler oificiated.
7 Mr.. John II. Russell, Of Dynard,
was Ia this section on business trip
Friday.
Capt. Andrew r. Cheseldine has sold
his farm known as "Foster's Neck to
his two SONS, Freeman and Garry.
Freeman purchased tie east side and
GarryGpurchased the vest side. in.
Guiding tho homestead. Capt Jack Is
one OF our oldest and best beloved
citizens and was one Of tho hest sail
ing masters that ever piloted a vessel
on the Potomac. He Il now In his S7th
year, hail AID hearty and always
ready TO extend the glad hand to all
his many friends
Mr.. Alan II. While, of Baltimore,
lis now In st. MarY's and will probab-
ly 20 into business with his father,
Mr.. Adam I. While, Of Capitol Hill.
Mr.. Frank McWilllams Of Cobrums,
after an illness 81 several months, u
We are pleased 10 learn, out and about
again GAHaiEI.
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y
- Hp members % the bar were trying
feplinYin suit III The superior court
reeeusly md In the course Of the trial
Eat Into sharp wrangle--as lawyers
sometimes do--oysr the admission Of d
certnin piece Of evidence. The wrangIe
resolved Itself into an oral battle IN
which both lawyers tried to talk al
once.
They spoke n loud tonea and at a
rapid Ore gait. When the smoke mad
cleared away and the case was over
they were quite surprised TO learn tbat
the court stepographcr had been able
to GET down ID bis book every word
they had said, despite the fact they
Wy both talking at tlse same time.
The clerk Of courts commented on the
feat.
~0h.- remarked one Of the lawyerA
-shat little chap could take down 4
haiissorrn and never miss stone l''--
Portland Express.
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JEFF coNes ENTERTAINs
FATHER rALEY

Req. Charles NJ. Raley, Of Whining
ton, fCaliforntn, native ~ this couE
ty. wAx tho quest of Mr. Jeff Combs
last xAek, the early part being spcDt Ia
Washington az the Wardnan PARK
Hotel. Where Father Raleg had ina
plaasp1e 81 meeting some nf Nh
EomkS friends, among them SEM
Boise Penrose, ri Pennsylvania q
rotary -to-the President Tamulfy, and
the recent Democratic nnpinee Ior the
Presidency, Nj, James N Cox. OF
on Wednesday tather Raley ac-
companied MIR. Combs 10 FOX 5
Point. the Iaster's summer home. and
for the balance 81 the week was enter.
tanned IN true Southern Maryland
style. AS this Is Father Raley's home
county, much II the time vas devoted
10 meeting his old flsienns and talking
over the Incidents aud experiences 81
former days; but as st. MarY,s mover
ieels thai u has properly honorcd the
return OF native son without a fox
hunt, chase Was arranged for Satur.
day morning. The hunt started before
daybreak under the most prnpitious
auspices q good pack of Hounds, q
happy, eungenial party OF hunters all
well mounted, among whom we're many
feminine deYotees of the chase. Every.
thing seemed favorable IA 4 fine morn
lng's sport, but whether ii was 4 little
too cold for tho hounds 10 pick up a
trail or whether s'Reynardh objected
10 having his brush exhibited Ia gaii-
fornia will never be known All Ell.
forts failed to start him, and il was a
disappointed, though happy party thai
finally gave Ii up and rode 10 Hotel
ST. Mary's, In Leonardtown, where an
excellent breakfast awaited them.
In the evening DIR. Combs was again
the host al q most appetising dinner Al
Fnx' Point Ia Father Raley's honor.
Al its conclusion. though wearied hy
carving turkey for an assemblage that
showed its appreciation By doing full
justice TO the typical Southern Mary.
land Yiands, Mr.. Combs delivered
himself q few very anplopriate re-
marks complimentary 10 Father Ralel
and this latter responded In happy
vein, expressing his pleasure to b.
again with bis old friends and piedg
ing them his warmsst affection.
an Sunday Father Hniey returned
TO Washington and will continue OF
TO New York, from which point he ex
poets to sail this month for Europe
his itinery including Rome and a yssi
to the Pope,
| Among the participants 10 the day.
festivities, besides Father Raley ant
Mr.. Jeff Combs, were: Mr. and Mrs
| Joseph I Cough, Mr.. and Mrs @, Is
Grcanwell, Mr., and Mrs. Robert g
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03
,Tahaccc Growers
~ Reduce Acreage

ii pls ln, Nd, Jan 27.- A meesIaK
enc ~ mrrs % the sixth district ~
81 Kbtg was heid III waldorf for
y EHrpnse ~ discussing the tobacco
"a Pktion and planning for the next
Kop. Il was considered tho largest
'msseElng az farmers over held 10 the
district Is gas brought ont that tho
greater part 81 tho 1915 crop Ii still 10
Die State tobacco warehouse
Tins formers barns are no~ flied with
the 1890 crop. which Is bumper one
and Of excellent grade.
A number 81 the farmers said they
had decided to reduce greatly their
acreage for the coming crop. before
the meeting adjourned il Was decided
thai farmers ~ that district would re-
duce their acreage this year 10 oue-
hall Of last years piAnllnR.
Alintlaf meetings have been arrang.
% for each district 10 tho county and
a large equity meeting will be held in
La Plata Ia February.
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Application For Oyster Ground

Wilbur =, Pembroke. About 4 acres
Ridge, st. Mays County.
Located 10 Smiths Creek, ST.. Maryts
county, on the vest side of the cast
branch OF said creek, across from
Dunbar's, known as "Jutlaud
Shore, and shown on published
chart No "A, and stahcd out ~ tie
applicant.
Protests must be tiied wiRh the Clerk
Of the Circuit Court for Sc. Maryfs
County on or before March s. 1921.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION or MD
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03


Mr. j Frank Smith Is still eonfin-
cd to his home at Scotland. Mr.. Smith
is frequently able 10 leave his bed. but
has nor been out of the house since
last fall. News of his restoration 10
health would be gladly hailed by his
many friends throughout the county.
The County Commissioners are adj
yeftising the sale Of the second issue Of
Road Bonps, To the AMOUNT 81 $50, 90,
"a be held 90 Thursday, Feb. 24th. al
the Court House. a full description
81 the bonds will be found ID tire adj
vertisenent elsewhere in this issue,
Misses Richley Mario Head and
Madeline Ferrall, and Messrs james
Renehnn and Jos r.. Owens, all of
Red Gate, spent Sunday last with Mr..
aud Mrs Mack Rtdgeli, OF Beachsiile.
Miss Ferrall has recently returned
from Baltimore, where she spent Xmas
with her brotheg-in law.
The Regular monthly meeting OF the
ST. Maryts Tobacco Growers Associa-
tion will be held ia the Court House.
Leonardtown, on Saturday Feb. 9Th,
atI.3O b. M. Az this meeting final
, action will be taken 70 reduce the to-
bacco acreage for this year.
a.
Mr.. James A. Willis, who was In.
iured on Wednesday, of last week by
falling from the new First National
Bank Building is still al st. Mary's
Hospital, and is reported as well on
the way TO recovery. Fortunately no
bones yare fractured and no Internal
complications have 80 far developed.
Mrs. Willie. whose home Is Ia Balti-
more, has been Iii I1eonardEown ever
since the accident occurred.
Some pre-ienten entertainments
Thursday, Feb. 2, supper and dance
by the ladies Of st. Mary's Parish, at
Odd Fellows Hall, Ridge; Friday,
FEB. 9TH, dance at ST. Joseph's Hall,
Morganaa, Saturday, Feb 9th, dance
and box supper at Odd Fellows Hail.
Ridge Monday, Feb. 7th. Shrovetide
entertainment al ST. John's; dance al
Town Hall, Leonardtown, by American
Legion; Tuesday. Feb 9Th, dance al
Sc. Michael 5 Hall Ridge
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SPECIAL NOTICE

For sl.25 we will send 70 any reader
81 this paper. two-ib. box 81 our
fresh homemade, siaad-dipped assert.
ed chocolates, postage prepaid No
better chocolates made. Sead US by
mall.sl IL for Il frjal box
PURITY 9ONFHd rrf0SEIiY co,
Zs1 w Mulberry 81, baltimore, Md.
5-22-is-ly
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The barn on the premises of Mr.
John i Duke was fred by q spark
from the Leonard Hall Gro and de-
spite the efforts 10 neighbors. was
burned 20 the ground, His car was
removed undamaged but considerable
feed Was lost Mr.. and Mes Duke
we're both away from home when the
lire occurred.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03

.T Nnfr between inliautown Farm
LID1 Chaptico, Nd and WASH
ington, ID. G., SATURDAY. night. Novem-
her RI, / Firestone Non-Sksd Cord
Tire, size SsA1 Same mounted on
Cadillac rim Notify Chaplin. Saeks
Mtg. CO.. Washington. y q. ~
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03
SAM HAYDEN WILL REDUCE TO.
nAc fsn A faRrArrn

HAcco ACREAGE,
In 8 communication TO the BEACON,
dated January 3sth, Mr. Samuel Hay
den, of Maddox, one Of the county s
most successful farmers, has the fol.
lowing 70 say 10 reference 10 The pro-
posed reduction Oh tho tobacco crop
for this year: j am glad 70 see that
the farmers have made up, or are max
ing up, their minds 10 cat their crops
Of tobacco far the present year,
have for some time made up my mind
10 cut my crop two-iiiths, whether The
rest OF the farmers do 1t or mol. To
bacco Is an expensive crop 10 raise =
large crop means big outlay oil
money. A small crop can be handled
better, cured better and can be grown
without the nse OF commercial lertilI.
ger. The farmers ont 10 make cut on
the latter la order 20 force the manu-,
facturers To eotne down IN their prices.
The ontlonk III rather blue for the
farmers, but hope before The year Il
out conditions will improve.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-02-03
NEW
Milling Establishment

Having established myself Ia the
general milling business, just below
the Aims House, on the State road. i
beg % inform the public generally that
! will grind corn meal and crush ear
corn on every Wednesday and Satur-
day. Saving done on other days.
Satisfaction guaranteed ID eyecy In
stance. Give me n call and be happv.
4. ALVIN JOHNSON, Owner.
I-6-4s.