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The Washington times., 1923-07-09
Failure of DiO0rre Told
On Columbia Screen

Divorce" the featured film at
Loew's Columbia this week, can
be Immediately classified as
standard summer film entertain
ment Of no startling quality. out
entirely worthwhile rom the
amusement angle. To waste heap
ing hyperbole upon it would re-
suit only in a paucity Of adjec-
tives when the true theatrical sea-
son begins and some Of the long
expected and eagerly anticipated
super-photoplays arrive. Yet 'Di-
vorce" does not deserve damning
through faint praise. The only
open course is the middle one--
that Of placing the film IN it's
proper category and so labelling
it-fine summer entertainment.
but nothing exceptional.
After all, no producing COM
pany can be expected to turn out
prigram consisting entirely Of Su-
perfeatures. There are bound to {
sandwiched in between those films
Of extraordinary power a few
which fail to rise to ute such
take the form of brisk farces in
which the fun is occasioned by a
succession Of carefully developed
situations.
The bill for the early.week Is
completed by varied features Of
short-reel length and rounded out
by tuneful pipe organ accompani-
ment and interludes.
The Washington times., 1923-07-09
OF FATE
THEME AT
PALACE

Many old screen favorites re-
turn to the silver sheet in 1.-THE
Fog" at Loew's Palace this week.
Mildred Harris, of the winsome,
frail f1ower-ltke beauty, once more
graces the two -dihensional drama
that has for some time been
without her attractive person
ality. Ralph Lewis, veteran
screen star, whose Stoneman Of
Griffith's birth Of a Nation"
will ever be remembered in mo-
ton picture annals, and Edward
Phillips-last seen here as the
debonair, suave Juvenile villain Of
THE Nth Commandment"-th
and many others are included in
the capable cast that made 1.-The
Fog"
The picture is standard sum-
mer screen fare, telling a story
quite natural and human, have.
perhaps, in the finale laid in the
Russian war zone. Miss Harris,
to whom is entrusted the most
important feminine role, shows
decided Improvement over her
work Of the past; but Cullen
Lands, opposite her in many in.
stances, walks off with the main
honors.
Lands has lately shown a ten
dency toward the fulfilment of
his earlier bright promise as a
cinematist. His Characterization
OF Nathan Forge is a studious
and well-thought-out piece Of
showmanship.
Frank Currier in a character
bit is quite convincing and ap-
pealing. Too, there are Marjorie
Provost, David Butler, Ann MAY,
Louise Fazenda, Louise Dresser
and Ethel Wales. The latter
three contribute more than a.
little toward the success of the
picture.
The continuity is well defined
and marred by no apparent
flaws: the photography is top
notch-especially some really fine
cloudy close-ups Of Miss Harris:
and the settings are without ex-
ception harmonious and well
chosen.
Embellishments include a Row
ing Thomas scenic, an Aesop car
toon fable that is extremely
funny, and q Pathe Newsreel.
r. L. B.
The Washington times., 1923-07-09
STUDIO LAND
TN FILM AT
CENTRAL

Mary Of the Movies" which
yesterday attracted many to Gran
dall's Central Theater upon the oc-
casion of its Washington pre-
miere, is a picture that affords a
novel and intensely interesting
combination of Hollywood's motion
picture colony at work and "off
the SETS"
The story is based on a beau
tiful young girls ambition to de-
part from the cranped Arizona
town of her birth to achieve fame
as a screen star in Los Angeles
and contiguous territory.
Immediately upon arriving in
Los Angeles Mary begins to meet
celebrities who take an interest
in her. Bryant Washburn she mis-
takes for the driver of the bus to
Hollywood; they pass Anita Stew
art on her way to work, and at
the Hollywood Hotel are greeted
on the steps by David Butler,
Louise Fazenda, Alec Francis and
numerous others.
The Washington times., 1923-07-09
.BEACH'S Arm
OF NOR TIL AT
RIALTO
Famous Alaskan Epic n
Gold Rush Days o0rn-
pletely Renade.

One BY one. the stories thak
are worth while wiIl some tinae
find their way across the silver
sheet: . fitting instant ana they
are gone, be they Rood. ba0. a.
Indifferent. It 30 seldom fhat
any story merits q return. aud
fewer yet are worth Eenremberlng
When one does see q s'cofne.bnrIEss
picture az vivid and 6 enfertain-
Ing az Rex Beach'a ssThe snoII.
ers," which opened at fha Rinlto
yesterday, II Ii realized that %
repeat, story must have excen-
tional possibilities.
And, indeed, one would venture
to say that one Of Mr.. Beach's
most popular works Is THE
Spoilers, " the glorious tale Of the
gold rush, ae realistic portrayal
Of life in the frozen boundaries
OF Alaska. where men wsre law
unto themselves. It win Be re-
called that some years ag0 The
Spoilers" Was adapted to the
screen and proved q triumph.
This new version. with al the ad-
vantages of modern photography.
promises to be even q greater
success.
THE Spoilers. has suffered
little at the hands Of the director.
If anything it's aktractiveness has
been enhanced. The character
istic, and one 10 almost tempted
to say produceristic. notifications
to screen requirements sometimes
sadly detract from the yividness
OF q story. Not 50 with ..The
Spoilers"
One Of the most attractive fea-
lures Of this production IL ite
notable cast which brings Milton
Stills az Rol Glenister, the hero:
Barbara Bedford a. Helen Caen.
ter the heroine, and Anna a.
Nilsson as Cherry Melotte. q prod.
duct Of the dance halls. Among
others are Noah Berry, Robertson
Edeson, Mitchell Lewis. Sam de
Grasse. and many others OF
screen prominence.
The management OF the thea4eP
has added q worthwhile ana
thoroughly interesting minor pro-
gram. The comedy, Tail Lights"
Is laugh from start to finish.
The orchestral renditions under
the direction Of Director George
Wilde is up to the usual high
standard. w. 8. r., Jr.
The Washington times., 1923-07-09
CRANDALL'S-
eeThe Tigers Claw

A young engineer engaged ON
an important project in India;
plot Of the disgruntled natives to
exterminate all whites; daughter
of the leader of the schemers at
tracted to the foreigner; gradual
recession on his part from his
accustomed standards Of living
until utter degradation is reached;
then the hard, slow pull back to
self-respect, position and power.
Such are the principal "dra-
matte commodities" composing
''The Tigers Claw" foremost fea-
ture Of the bill arranged for the
first three days Of the current
week at Crandall's Theater. It
is perfect material to bring out
the full scope Of Jack Holt's no.
table talents. It also serves as
a fine medium of expression for
Eva Novak, Aileen Pringle, Ber-
tram Grassby, Carl Stockdale, cast
in his familiar role Of arch-villain,
Robert Cain and numerous others
who add to the balance and dis
tinction of an unusual ensemble.
The production is one that re-
fleets marked credit upon the dis
cernment and thoroughness Of
Paramount and the photography
ie such as to create and maintain
an effective Indian atmosphere,
with its undercurrent Of mysti-
cism and sinister treachery.
The comedy element is brought
to the bill in abundance by Neal
Burns and Viora Daniels, in "a
Pair of Sexes" a new Christie
merrymaker in which twins play
a prominent part in creating the
storms Of laughter. The Christie
comedies are uniformly free from
Objectionable slapstick stuff and
The Washington times., 1923-07-09

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Sport Suitings, 36 inches wide,
in plaid and spot designs.
Good weight for skirts and
ya1d ,a1si' a $1.25
Plain White Voile, 40 inches
wide; nice quality with OQo
a soft finish. Yard. :. ACO
The Washington times., 1923-07-09

Plain Quality White Dotted
Swiss, 36 inches wide; fine
and sheer quality, in 00o
small size dots. Yard OON
White Batiste, 40 inches
wide; very fine and sheer
quality with a nice silky fin
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Kann's-Street Floor.
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Richard Frederick Killed.

Richard Frederick, reputable col
ored man, about 40 years Of age, was
killed while enrouteto his home near
Bel Alton, Wednesday night Of last
week, but exactly how he met his death
is unknown.
The deceased had been in La Plata
during the day working the garden OF
Proprietor Martin, of the New Wills
Hotel. After finishing his days work
he left town driving double-team
farm wagon, and, IRON all appear
ances, his wagon was struck by an au-
somoblile which frightened his team.
dis body, apparently being caught in
the harness Of the horses, was dragged
some distance and was later discovered
lying on the side of the road by Mes
srs. II. Il. Wills and Thomas r. Nc
Donagh, who notified his family and
lhen removed il 20 his home.
The scene around the accident leads
strongly to believe that the wagon was
struck by an automobile, the driver Of
which evidently rendered no assist
ance, but hastily left the scene.
Two parties we're arrested in con-
aection with the accident, but after a
before Justice Thompson, were dis
missed.
The authorities should, and we are
advised, are making thorough inyes-
tigation OF the matter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18

The Annual Athletic Meet for the
county schools will be held at La Pla-
Ia, Thursday, May Gath, beginning
promptly at 10 A. N. The la Plata
Community Club will serve lunches on
the grounds that day for benefit OF the
Library.
Mr.. Mason Albrittain, student at
the University OF Maryland, spent
Sunday last with his parents, Clerk
and Mrs. w. NJ. Albrittain. lie will
be among the graduates from the Uni
yersity in June, have finished up his
years work with high honors.
The Charles County Federation Of
Rural Women's Clubs held a three
days institute during the week, which
was a most instructive and delightful
affair. The different clubs served
lunches during the institute, to which
the business men of the town we're in
vitcd. The lunches we're elegant and
highly enjoyed. The man who says
Charles county women don't know
anything about cooking and feeding
the inner man to the queens taste, is
tit subject for jury de lunatico in
quirendO.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18
IN MEMORIAM.

In sad, but loving remembrance of
our dear mother, MARY A. MATING
LY, the first wife of Henry Mattingly,
of near Newport, Md, who died 81
years ago, April Both, 1892;
Dear sister, LAURA A. HAYDEN,
wife of Webster p. Hayden, of Temp
kinsville, Md, who died years ago,
April 18th, 1917;
Dear father, b. HENRY MATTINGLY,
of near Newport, Md, who died one
month ago, March 2Sth, 1928, aged IS
years and 5 months. He had 10 chill
dren, IL are living; AZ grandchildren,
and grandchild.
Oh, for touch of those vanished
hands,
A sound of those voices that are still;
Gone, hut not forgotten,
Fresh in our memory their images
dwell.
ofthe three loved ones who have left
us
And gone with their God to dwell,
In the blessed ground they are sleep
ing
Miles, yes miles away,
Waiting for the summons on that last
and dreadful day,
While their bodies here decay;
May their souls in goodness praise.
Safe in Paradise with Thee.
Yes, dear ones, we are sure to follow
Some day; God alone, knows when;
God grant us grace to be prepared,
As you we're, to meet Him at the end
Eternity.
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NOTICE.

The following changes in schedule
for the spring and summer months will
be made effective Friday, May 25:
LEoNARDTowN ROUTE.
Leave Washington 4.S0P P. NJ. instead
of 10 +. M.
Leave Leonardtown $50 p. NJ instead
of 335P. NJ.
Saturdays only-Leaye Washington
for Leonardtown H. 10 7. NJ.
ROCK POINT yRoUTE.
Leave Washington 40 T. NJ. instead
of ATOP. NJ.
Leave Rock Point I is A. NJ. and 80
p. M. All busses via. Morgantown.
BRANDYwINE ROUTE.
Leave Washington (week days. AS
p. NJ. instead of 500 z. M.
Other Buses as heretofore-no
changes in morning Buses out of
Washington.
TIDEWATER LINES, Inc
BY r. LAURIE MITCHELL,
General Manager.
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Charles County Medical Society.


The meeting of Charles county ply
sicians held n La Plata last Friday
was well attended. Clark a. Barnes
served an excellent luuch and to use
the yernacular, "a good time was had
by all.
DR.. j. Mason Knox, Chief OF the
Child Hygiene Bureau, State Depart
nent of Health, was the first speaker
and called attention to the relatively
large loss OF life among babies and
mothers due to causes easily prevented
10y closer attention OF prospective mo-
tners to earlier calls upon their family
physic and following his advice
during the period OF their pregnancy.
He urged the employment OF public
health nurse by the county or by the
Federated Women $ Clubs, and in con-
clusion paid a glowing tribute to the
ability OF medical profession OF the
county.
Dir. g. Milton Linthieum, of Balti-
more, representing the State Medical
Association, who was the next speak
er, urged the organization of county
medical society, relating the fact that
out of the twenty three counties of the
DldlSs OhdAlSo uAQ ~ Not HClS
the only counties without such organi-
cations, Notwithstanding the fact that
Charles county ranked high among
the other counties, not only from the
number OF renowned physicians who
had lived and practic ID here in the
past, but from the diagnostic ability
and general progressiveness of the
present generation of medical men.
AT the close of Or. Linthicum's re-
marks, there was general discussion
and upon motion of DR.. Fred Chap
PETER, which was carried unanimously,
an Organization was formed with the
following officers President, DR.. I.
C. Speake; Vice President, DR.. T. S.
Owen; Secretary Treasurer, DR.. S. ].
Fort; Board OF Censors, Drs. Geo. O..
Monroe, Harry Chappelear and F. E.
Jameson.
There being no further business be-
fore the meeting, it adjourned to meet
June 10Th.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18

A very pretty but quiet wedding took
place Wednesday, April 25th, 1923, at
The Cathedral, baltimore, Nd, Rever-
end J. J. Haley, officiating, when Miss
Loretta Norton, daughter of Mrs.
Anna Norton, of New York City, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Lewis Allison
Price, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
Price, formerly of this county.
Following a very delightfully."- and
sastefnlly arranged luncheon, with
members Of the family and party of
friends, the happy couple left by mo-
Tor for wedding trip north.
They will visit Niagara Falls, But.
talo and many Canadian places Of in
terest during their stay away, return
ing by way of New York City, where
they will visit the home of the brides
family and friends, after which they
will be at home to their friends in
Washington, DC.
Our congratulations and best wishes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18
Trustees Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate
Lying and Situate in the Eighth
Election District of Charles
County, Maryland.

Under and by virtue of a decree OF
the Circuit Court for Charles County.
Maryland, passed on the It'll day OF
June, in the year 1922, in cause In
said court depending. wherein F. Stone
Posey is plaintiff and Sylvester But
Ter, ct al, are defendants, No. 1929,
Equity, the undersigned, the trustees
appointed by said decree, will sell by
public auction at the door of the Court
House in La Plata, in Charles County,
MARYLAND, on
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Two Famous Writers.

Two famous writer's of fiction con-
tribute their work to the magazine OF
next Sundays Washington Star.
They are Richard Washburn Child,
United States ambassador 60 Italy,
and Melville Davis. Post. The two
stories are complete, and two of the
best yarns ever published in a news
paper. Order your copy of next Sun
days Washington Star from news
dealer today.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18

In sad, but loving remembrance o
our daughter, MABEL, who departed
this life one year ago, May IS. 1922
Your place is vacant in our home,
Which never will be filed.
Why should our tears in sorrow flow
When God recalls His own,
And bids them leave a world of woe
For an immortal crown
Then let our sorrows cease to flow;
God has recalled his own;
But let our hearts in every woe,
Still say, 'Thy will be done.''
BY her parents,
Mr.. and MRS. J. C. YOUNG.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is often caused by an inhamed condition
of the mucous lining OF the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infiamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be. de-
stroyed forever,
HALLS cATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your system
Of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS cATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment Of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
r j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
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Naniemoy Baptist Church Services
as follows.
Nanjemoy-Second and Fourth Sun
days, II a. n. and 1880 p. m.
Good Hope-First and Third Sun
days, Ii a. m.
Port Tobacco-First and Third Sun
days, 3 p. m.
Rev. d. A. RAMEY. Pastor
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NJ E. Church South, services as
follows, until further notice
La Plata, End Sunday, II q. M; 4th
Sunday, p. m.
Dentsville, 2nd and 4th Sundays, )
p. m.
Bethel, 4th Sunday, II ., m.
Pisgah. LIST and 3rd Sundays, II a. m.
Shiloh, LIST Sunday, 3p. N,
Chicamuxen, 3rd Sunday, 3p. m.
Indian Head, LIST, End and 3rd Sun
days, Up. m.
La Plata Epworth League, LIST, End
and 3rd Sundays, p. m.
REV. Fl. Q. BURR, 2. G.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18

Last year Wild Fire was found in
one tobacco bed in Charles county.
But when tobacco grew to maturity in
the field il was found in several places
in the county. 1t spreads from the
beds. To fight 1t successfully, it must
b. fought in the beds. 1t may be a
very harmful disease one year and
the next take everything you have.
Look in your beds. Do you find
plants with yellow spots on the leaves
with brown spot in the middle of the
yellow spot II you do, send me word
or bring me a sample of the disease.
The best way to stop it is before it be-
gins to any extent. Send the word TO
your neighbors, you who read this
note.
JOHN z. BURDETTE,
County Agent.
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National Better Home Week-June 4,h
to 18th Efficient Kitchen
Necessities.

Every kitchen to be sanitary and
comfortable. must be screened. Floors
should require as little care as possi-
ole. Frequently used tools should be
grouped conveniently. Improve the
outlook-cleanliness and convenience
are the essentials of a good kitchen.
improper height of working surfaces
cause muscle tire. Eliminate steps by
proper placing OF permanent equip
ment. insufficient light and ventila-
tion make the kitchen an unhealthy
workshop. Cupboards should be am
pie for storage. Eliminate useless
equipment. There is q place for
every thing in an efficient Kitchen. No
kitchen is complete without sink for
draining waste water, even though one
cannot have an adequate water sup
ply. Only when this program is car
ried out in the farm home, will the
women wear smiles in the kitchen.
CHAIRMAN BETTER HOME WEEK.
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AoRlcuLruRAL NoTEs.

Saturday, May 18th, will be Charles
County Day. DR.. Mccall, Of the Uni
versity Of Maryland. will start in at
the demonstration OF lime at Mr.. Dud-
ley Willetts, on the State Road, be-
tween La Plata and White Plains, at
l.3O and 90 to the demonstration field
on Mr.. W. X. Clark's farm. on the
indian Head road at 2.30, and will ex-
plain the demonstrations that are GO
ing on at these places. II you want to
build up your farms and do it without
much expense, come out TO these meet
ings.
Saturday, May 18th, will be Mary
land Day at the University OF Mary
land Every farmer in Charles county
ought TO be interested in these days.
They show what the University is do
ing with the money appropriated by
the Legislature. They show much more
TO him who wants to know. Do you
know it all or do you want to know
more2 Ifyou want TO know more than
you do how, we will expect you at the
University. Come all day. Lunch will
be served to all.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-05-18

Durham Parish. Nanjemoy.-Ser-
vices at the Brick Church at IL a. N.
on the first, third and fifth Sundays
jn the month.
Services at st. James Chapel at II
IA. m. on the second and fourth Sun
days in the month. Holy Communion
the first sunday in the month.
REV. SETH A.. MILLS,
Rector.
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For Sale.

Drill Corn Planter. Riding Pillow,
Sulky Cultiyatcr, Harrows, Mower,
Shredder and 9th " Farm Machinery
at low figures. Write for prices.
HANSON BARNES,
McConchie p. o., on State Road.
5-4-4t.
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The.Church Of the Nazarene. Sunday
May 20, as follows
. Chicamuxen at II a. m.
Pisgah at 3 p. m.
Indian Head at 7.3O p. m.
ID. W. SWEENEY, Pastor.
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COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The Board of County Commission
ers of Charles County will meet at
their office in La Plata on
TUESDAY, MAY %, 1928,
to transact miscellaneous business.
By order of the Board.
J. H. NJ. DoRSETT,
5-ls-lt, Clerk,
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Tuesday, June II. 1923,

between the hours of 70 M. and IL. 30
P. M, the real estate in said proceed
ings mentioned; that is to say
All that tract, piece, part or parcel
OF land and premises, lying and stu
ated in the Eighth Election District of
Charles County, Maryland, near the
village of Gallant Green, In said dis
trict and county, called and known as
Butler" containing two hundred and
ninety-four (294) acres of land, more
or less.
Being the same land and premises of
which Mary Ann Butler, James r.
Butler and Mary j. r. Butler died,
seized and possessed, and which was
conveyed to the said Buffers by a Ger.
tain Cecilia Blandford and husband
by deed recorded among the land rec
ords Of Charles County, Maryland, in
Liber b. G. s., No. II, folio 457, etc.
The above property is improved by
a dwelling house, stable and barn, all
in fair state of repair. This prop
erty is most desirably located and in a
good state of cultivation. 1t is q most
desirable place for farming purposes.
TERMS OF third cash on
day of sale, or final ratification there
OF; one-third in six months from day
OF sale, and the remaining one third in
twelve months from the day of sale, or
all cash at the option of the purchaser
or purchasers, the deferred payments,
if any, to bear interest from day Of
sale.
A deposit of Three Hundred Dollars
5000 will be required of the purchaser
or purchasers on the day of sale.
F. STONE POSEY,
WALTER ]. MITCHELL,
5-1S-4t. Trustees.
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EDELEN BROS.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
FOR THE SALE OF
I2s S. CHARLES ST,
BALTIMORE, MD.

Special Attention Given to In
spection of Tobacco.
Also dealers in Edelel. Bros.
Special Tobacco Guano, EIDE
len Bros. Wheat and Grain
Mixture, Pure Ground Bone,
Pure Dissolved S. C. Bone.
Our Special Tobacco Guano and
Wheat and Grain Mixture we
have had manufactured.
Special Orders Solicited.
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NOTICE.

All people wanting fish to put up
can get them at Chapman's Fishing
Shore, 4-27-li,