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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-12-14
OBITUARY.

James u. Wilson, one OF the most
prominent colored citizens Of the
southern section Of the county, died in
Washington, d. c., on Wednesday
Nov. %, 1923, IN his 76th year.
The deceased had been In bad health
for the past three years, and his death,
though not unexpected, came as a
shock 10 his relatives and friends.
He leaves surviving six children
two daughters and four sons who are
Mrs. J. II. Davis and Mrs. Linus Joy,
Messrs. Walter and Douglas Wilson,
of Washington; Alexander ard Thorn
as G. Wilson, Of this county; also one
sister, Mrs. NJ. f. Hall, and one bro
Their, Mr.. Dent Wilson, of Washing
ton.
His funeral took place Saturday,
Dec /. Requiem Mass was celebrated
at St. Augustine Catholic Church and
his remains were Inferred IN the Gene
terry connected with the church.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Christmas Green Hunters, Attention

Everyone's thoughts are now turn
ing towards Christmas and the gather
ing of Christmas greens for decorative
purposes. How many people, however,
realize that in going into somebody s
woods or field and helping themselves,
they are taking something that doesn't
belong to them The owner of the
property may want to keep the trees
for the beauty they afford, or he may
wish to use them himself. They are
not public property.
According to the Maryland laws,
Chapter 179, Acts of 1918, it is a mis-
demeanor, punishable by fine of SIS,
or 80 days Imprisonment, or both, for
anyone to remove, injure, or destroy
any tree or shrub from the lanls OF
another, without the written consent or
personal direction ct the owner.
All persons with power to arrest
have been notified to be on the lookout
for violators.
Posters calling attention to this law
will be furnished gratis to anyone de-
string them Write to the State De-
partment of Forestry, 8l5 Calvert
Building, Baltimore, Maryland, and
state the number desired.
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Surprise Friends.

The many friends of Miss Eloise
Berry. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T..
Clifford Berry, Of this county, and
Mr.. David Edelen, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jenkins Edelen. OF Accokeek,
Prince Georges county, were taken
by surprise the latter part o! last week
when they learned Of their marriage on
Thursday before.
The happy couple quietly left Wash
ington, where both we're living, and
motored TO Surrattsville, where they
were married by Rev. Father Mime
han. After the ceremony they returned
to Washington and then went TO Miami,
Florida, where they are now spending
their honeymoon.
The bride, who is graduate OF Nc
Donough Institute, has since been en-
ployed in the Agricultural Depart
ment, Washington, where she holds a
most responsible position. She is an
attractive young woman and has al
ways been most popular in the young
err set OF this county, Prince George
and Washington
The groom is engaged in business in
Washington, where the young couple
will make their future home.
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A Grand Meeting

Modern Woodmen OF America Rally
and Glass adoption was had in the
Town Hall Monday night, Dec 10th.
La Plata Camp No. 1855 held class
adoption Of twenty applications. We
had the honor of having this meeting
presided over by Hon. Edgar Howard,
Congressman from Nebraska. in the
Venerable Oonsul's Chair, Neighbor
Howard also administered the obliga-
ton to the class Of new members and
instructed them In the secret work in a
very able and entertaining manner.
The election OF and installing OF Off
GERS followed. The following officers
we're elected to I'LL the following re-
sponsible and various stations Ven
cradle Consul, Ferdinand G. Cook
sey: Esteemed Past Consul, John N.
Simms; Wor by Advisor, James II.
Mccarthy; Clerk, +. Wills Posey;
Excellent Banker, Reginald A. Far
raj; Escort, j. Henry Hawkins; Watch
man, J. Maloney Rice; Sentry, Fred.
A. shaw; Trustees, j. V. Padgett, 2.
A. Wheatley and Vim. o. Yates.
This Glass was secured by District
Deputy, John K. Ryan, who is still
with US and expects to remain for the
next week and we are sure he will
write up several more applications for
our Camp during the period OF time
he will yet be with US
State Deputy VIM. McCaffrey, OF
Washington. was also present and
took an active part in the meeting.
Ferdinand c. Cooksey, after being TO-
stalled to the Office of Venerable Con-
sui, delivered very able and enter
tanning address.
This is most worthy Fraternity
and is instructive and beneficial from
every angle and its membership must
necessarily grow and should appeal to
all, regardless of religion, politics or
vocations of life. x
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Walter B. Dorsey Dies in St. Mary's.

Following a sudden attack of stom-
ach trouble, Walter b.. Dorsey, aged
81 years, former Assemblyman and
largest land owner in st. Mary's coun-
ty, died early Friday morning in Leon
ardtown, where he had heen visiting.
MIR. Dorsey. lawyer by profession,
had been interested Tor many years
in politics and farming in mis- native
county, st. Mary ;, aud in 1918 moved
to Annapolis, where he resided at the
time Of his death.
Mr.. Dorsey was at one time clerk
and later attorney of the Board of
County Commissioners OF st. Mary's.
He served in the House of Delegates,
and two OF the favorite speeches made
by him were on the ''unwritten law
and his reference to st. Mary's county
as the land OF the fiddle and the
flask, y which won him much popularity
during his term.
Mr.. Dorsey is survived by widow
and several children.
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Terms for Transient Advertising.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER u. 1913.
Religious Notices.


The Rev. VIM. Hirst Heigham, D. D.,
rector. Telephone, La Plata 50:
Services for the third Sunday in
Advent, December l6.
7.45A. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church,
holy Communion.
1OA. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church.
Church School.
IL A. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church,
Morning Prayer and Sermon.
200 P. NJ, Waldorf. Saint Barna-
bas' Chapel, Church School.
800 p. M, Piney, Saint Pauls
Chapel. Evening Prayer and Sermon.
Every Thursday, 10 A. NJ, Christ
Church, La Plata, Holy Communion.
DR.. Heigham will deliver a course OF
sermons on the Sundays in Advent on
the -Four Last Things, i. e., Death,
Judgment, He'll, Heaven, in the order
named.
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Res OlutiOns of Respect.

WHEREAS, Since the last meeting of
this Guild, it has pleased Almighty
God to call to the higher life one of
our esteemed members, the late MRS.
ANNIE LAURA WOLF,
BE il therefore resolved, That this
Guild hereby place on record our
great loss in the passing away of
ANNE LAURA WOLF. She was most
faithful worker OF this Guild, with
sweet and gifted character, one loved
by all We hereby record our keen
loss, and not only as Guild but also
the loss to the Parish. the Chapel
choir and the community in which She
served so we'll.
Ind be Il also resolred, That these
resolutions be spread upon the min
utes of this meeting and a copy sent to
the family. May God grant her soul
that rest and peace He gives His faith
full servants
Moved, seconded and unanimously
carried
NELLIE M, HARRISON,
Secretary Guild.
TIughesville, Nd. Dec. 7, 1923.
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MattInsIy Store. Indian Head.

Never before has the Mattingly store
at Indian Head been able to offer at
such attractive prices such a complete
line Of Novelty and Staple Christmas
Goods, Dry Goods. Notions, Foot
wear, Women's and Mems Furnish
ings, Ready-made and ade-to-order
Suits for Men and Boys, Rubber
Goods. Drugs. Queensware, Hardware,
Aluminumware. Congoleum and Fabric
Rugs, Liuoleum, Stoves, Ranges and
General Supplies.
Courteous and painstaking sales
force.
100 per cent values In Mems Under.
wear at 80 per cent reduction.
+. E. MATTINGLY,
Indian Head, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-12-14

Charity begins at home. Patronize
your county merchants.
Mrs. Mollie Miles, of Washington.
is visiting relatives in the county.
Mr.. t. Clifford Berry, of Berry,
was visitor to this town Tuesday.
Il you want to sell your farm, list it
with S. X. Burch, Hughesville, Md
adv.
DO your shopping early and help
make the work OF the busy clerks
easier.
Mr.. Willard Thompson, of Dents
vile, was visitor to the county seat
Wednesday
Attend the pla, entitled "a Bache-
lor's Divorce at Mess2nough Insti-
tnte tonight.
County Treasurer i. Wills Posey
and family spent Wednesday last in
Washington.
Mrs. W. o. Yates and little daughter
have returned from Baltimore to their
home in this town.
If you want good, cheap second
hand Dodge or Ford car, call on
Mitchell Motor Co.
Thank the man who directs you TO
Martins Hotel, La Plata, Md, to dine
He is sure friend to you.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Carlyle Turner,
of "Keechland, were visitors to
Washington during the week.
/ have few good used Foras for
sale. THoS. z. MCDoNAGH,
La Plata, Md.
Get your advertisements of Christ
mas entertainments in the Maryland
INDEPENDENT early, SO you will have
the crowd.
Mrs. j. Carlisle Wilmer and daugh-
ter, Miss Ida. have closed their home
here and moved to Washington for
the winter.
President Coolidge has sent to the
Senate the name OF Mr.. William j.
Lyon, OF Hughesville, as postmaster
OF that place.
Miss Alice NJ Neale, who is stem
oRrapher for the Penn. r. r. Com
end with her parents at Ripley.
We regret TO learn OF the illness of
Miss Marguerite Berry, at her home,
Berry, and join her many friends in
wishing her speedy recovery.
Mr., George w. Appel. who has
been quite sick at his home in this
town for the last two weeks, we are
glad to learn is now improving.
When in need of letter heads, envel-
opes, bill heads, posters or any other
kind of job printing, call at this office.
Prompt attention given to all work.
The splendid impersonation OF a
Clergyman by Mr. Percy Clark in the
play here last week rendered il hard
TO distinguish him, from a zeal minis
ter.
Sergeant W. c. Ferguson, of the
Baltimore City Police Force, was a re-
cent visitor to the county. Bill, it is
said, was hunting big (sl game while
here.
AS we go to press, we regret to learr
of the death of Mrs. George Al
ufltldlut WHICH occurred Nv ncr nOmt
near this town. Wednesday evening
Dec. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fabian Posev, ofPitts
burg, Pa, accompanied by their son
Charles. and daughter, Mary Regina
spent several days during the weel
with relatives in the county.
Summary of returns from sellin,
agents of leaf tobacco on or through
the Baltimore market, show that 35S
hogsheads II, 296, 220 lbs) o. Southern
Maryland tobacco were sold durin,
the month of November at an averag
price of .240 per ID.
Mr.. Warren NJ. Alsriitain. who. 10
many years has so efficiently serve
the people oil the county as Clerk 0
the Circuit Court. and who was re
elected last November. has quaAie
as clerk for the ensuing term which
under the new amendment to the con
slitution, will be for thgee years.
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We had call Monday from Con
gresham Edgar Howard, of Colum-
bus, Neb. Mr.. Howard. who resembles
IN no small degree thu Hon. William
Jennings Bryan, also formerly OF Ne
braska, is the editor of a country
newspaper, and says the first thing he
makes Il q point to do when visiting
strange city or town Is TO call on the
newspapers. He was accompanied by
Mr.. Ryan, organizer for the Modern
Woodmen. We were pleased to meet
them both.
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Attention. Friends Of The
Charles County Library

There will be meeting held in the
Court House Monday, December 18th,
for the purpose of electing permanent
officers and adopting a constitution
and bylaws for the Library Associa-
ton. This is most important meet
ing. Do not absent yourselves, then
criticise whatever action may be taken,
Every person who has paid his mem
bership fee Of $l.00 for one year is en-
titled 10 vote.
Fellow citizens, from all parts OF the
county, shoulder your responsibility
and be present at this meeting and do
your bit toward making the Charles
County Library a wonderful success.
PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-12-14

A meeting of the Charles County
Farm Bureau will be held in the Court
House at La Plata, on Saturday, De-
cember 18th, at , r. NJ. sharp.
This meeting is for the pdrpose Of
forming perm, lent Organization,
the adoption OF constitution, the
election of officers, etc ana il is es-
sential that every member be present.
Mr.. II. NJ. Stewart, Secretary of the
State Bureau, and Mr.. RensDurg
State organizer, will br mere.
There are people in every neighbour
hood who are ready to join, but who
have not Yet signed. They will be
welcome saturday and arrnn gements
will be made that they msy Join and
thus have a voice in the proceedings.
Every member should be present that
his views and suggestions may be
heard.
Fl. S. SWAMI,
County Chairman.
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Senator Weller Appointed
To Naval Committee.

Hon. Ovingion E. Weller. besides
other committee assignments. has been
named as member of the Naval Com
mittee OF the United States Senate. 1t
is source of satisfaction to have a
Maryland Senator on this committee
because OF the fact that the United
States Naval Academy is located at
Annapolis and the Indian Head Naval
Proving Ground is located in this
county. We sincerely hope that SEN
ator Weller will at once take an active
interest in Indian Head and make an
earnest endeavor to again put it on
the high basis that it should be.
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Maryland Tobacco Growers Associa-
tons Important Notice.

Quite few farmers are shipping in
new 1929 tobacco, and most Of It is
being sold at prices, with the excep-
ton OF few eases) $1,000 to sl2 90
under the market value of this tobacco.
This is very disastrous to the future
of the 1924 market, and it is very I'M
businesslike for the farmer to ship
new tobacco now.
Do not make us go into detail, but
do nj ship your new tobacco now, to
any selling agency on this market, for
you will do yourself and your neigh
Dor an injustice.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE l. GARDINER.
Manager.
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County tuberculosis Clinic.

One of the pledges of the last Demo-
cratic platform was that concerning
the establishment of tuberculosis elm
les throughout the State, through and
by which every citizen of whatever
color, race or creed would be able to
obtain q thorough physical examina-
ton, with particular reference to the
lungs, and without regard to cost.
Such clinics are especially desirable
for those who are deferred from c2ll-
ing upon local physicians owing to
their inability to pay for the examina-
ton, and being in charge of an expert
diagnostician, are also available for
physicians having patients with indie
terminate symptoms and who may de-
sire consultation.
The State Department of Health in
cooperation with the Maryland Tuber-
culosis Association, announces the
opening OF tuberculosis clinic at
Hughesville around the first week in
January, 1924, the exact date to be an-
nounced in this paper later The elm
ic will be held at the residence of DR..
Fred d. Chappelear, probably from
noon until A p M, and will be in
charge OF DR.. John NJ. Nicklas, re-
Gently of the U. S. Veterans Bureau,
assisted by DR.. S. j. Fort, deputy
State health officer.
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First Flight Twenty Years Ago.

Monday, December II, marks the
twentieth anniversary OF the airplane,
invented by the Wright brothers. The
Washington star of Sunday, December
16, contains an intensely interesting
article on the subject, illustrated with
splendid photographs. Don'tmiss this
article on the progress OF aviation,
Order your copy Of The Washington
Star from your newsdealer today
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting Of the
Stockholders of the Indian Head
State Bank. Indian Head, Md, for the
election Of directors and for the trans
action OF any other legitimate bust
ness which may come before said
meeting, will be held in the Banking
Room OF the bank THURSDAY, Jan.
airy 3, 1924, at n p. NJ.
CHARLES N. DEMENT,,
12-14-4t. Cashier.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-12-14

Durham Parish, NanjemoY. Ser
vices at the Brick Church at IL a. N.
on the first, third and fifth SUNDAYS
In the month.
Services at st. James Chapel at ii
q. 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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cOlored Extension Notes.

Local leader, Mrs. Lauretta Coombs,
assisted by Mrs. Maggie Coombs,
served the children OF La Plata school
with a hot lunch Monday OF this week.
The Woman's Club is trying TO work
out plan whereby the children can
deserved with hot lunches daily. Each
child paid three cents for his lunch.
Mrs. Mary Milburn will have charge
of the lunch for the 18th.
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Parent Teachers Association.

The Parent Teachers Association
held their monthly meeting Thursday,
which proved very interesting and in
structive. DR.. S. J. Fort and Miss
Graves were with US. DR.. Fort gave
a talk on Hygiene and Miss Graves
gave very interesting talk for the
Public Library.
1t was voted that a donation of books
be given the library on opening day.
The committee for the oyster supper
given on Nov. 9th, reported goodly
sum realized,
The children and teachers will enter
tain with Christmas play on Dec. 81.
PRESS REPORTER.
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Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the iouthern Mary
land National Bank La Plata, Nd,
for the election of din -ctors and for
the transaction Of any other legiti-
mate business which may come be-
fore said meeting, will be held in the
banking room of this bank on Tues
day, January 9Th, 1924, between the
hours of 10 O'Clock A. M, & o'clock
P. NJ.
RAYMOND J. MATES,
Cashier.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-12-14

Indian Head Junior Club held its
monthly demonstration in the school
library in November. The home dem
onstration agent gave demonstration
10 use of milk dishes. The club plans
to have a full equipment for school
denominations Next meeting, Dec.
Dot, from 2 to P. NJ.
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La Plata Chargs, NJ. e. Church
South, Rev. Il. Q. eurr, Pastor.
La Plata, End Sunday, IL a. M; 4th
Sunday, leo p. m.
Pisgah. LIST and 3rd Sundays, II a. m.
Dentsville, End and 4th Sundays,
p. m.
Bethel, End Sunday, 7 p. M; 4th
Sunday, IL q. m.
Indian Head, LIST and srd Sundays,
100 p. m.
Shiloh, LIST Sunday, 3p. m.
Chicamuxen, Bird Sunday, 3p. m.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-12-14

Port Tobacco Club reports a "How
to cook eggs' demonstration in Noy-
ember. *
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-12-14

The county organization Of colored
farmers met Wednesday afternoon to
determine a program of work for the
following year.
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Nanjemoy and Marbury Baptist
Churches, Rev. I. l. Scruggs, Pastor.
Services at NanjemoY Preaching
LIST and Bird Sundays, IL m. and 8 p,
IN. Sunday School, 10 a. M. and b.
Y. P. U. every Sunday, 7p.m. Prayer
Meeting O'Clock Thursday nights.
Services at MISUNDERSTANDING End
and 4th Sundays, IL a m. and 8 p. m.
Sunday School, 10 a. m. and B. Y. p.
U. every Sunday, p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday nights.
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The Church of the Nazarene. Sunday
Dec. 16, preaching as follows
Chicamuxen at ii a. m.
Pisgah at 3 p. m.
Indian Head at 100 p. m.
d. W. SWEENEY, Pastor.
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Closing Out Sale

Having sold my store at Wayside,
l am now selling out, at cost, a fine
supply of dry goods, boots and shoes,
groceries, one horse and one comput-
ing scale. General Auction, Decem-
Der p, beginning at 10 a. m.
MRS. r. WHILE,
Wayside, Md.
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Trespass Notice.

All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass with dog, gun or otherwise
upon the property OF the late John W.
Warning, located in the Seventh Elec-
ton District of Charles County, Md.
Persons disregarding this notice will
be dealt with according t. law.
EDWARD J WARING,
Administrator.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-11-15
Junior Class to Present
Delightful Comedy Nov. %
"The Charm School" Ideally Cast for
Splendid Production - Several
High Class Specialties

'The Charm School, which will
be produced by the Junior Class OF
Sank Centre High School on Thurs
day evening November %, is attract
ing considerable public attention. The
fact that this delightful three act
comedy is comparatively new adds to
the interest IL arouses. First appear
ing in New York only three years
ago, it had a remarkable run, and
is now becoming increasingly popu-
lar with stock companies and road
shows. Favorable press comments
throughout the country leads US to
believe that local Junior Class are
exceedingly fortunate in securing
this popular play for their annual
production.
Exceptional care has been taken
in choosing the cast. The class has
been fortunate in having as abund-
ance of high class material to choose
from. Those who have been selected
to play parts are as follows:
Austin Bevans-An automobile
salesman ...... Harry Palmer
Miss Hayes-Principal of Fair
view School -. Averill Bartell
Elsie Bennedotti-President of
the Senior Glass, MERGED Bishop
Homer Johns-Guardian of Ell
sic $500. Richard Schoenhoff
David McKenzie-A law student
...... Leonard Brown
George Boyd-An accountant
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-11-15
.Firemen's Annual Ball
Big Thanksgiving Event
Affair Will Take Place at Junior
High School Auditorium Thurs
day Evening, Nov. 20,

The annual ball of the Sank Cen
tire Fire Department will be given in
the Junior High School Auditorium
Thanksgiving night, Nov. 49, This
annual ball has been one of1Athef big
events of Sank Centre for many years
and Chief Ben Dubois informs the
Herald that the dance this year will
be fully up to the standard of form
er years.
There is no organization in the city
that works as hard and as efficient
as the local fire Department. hi The
only revenue they receive sfdf yfythei,
relief fund and operating expenses
is from the proceeds of the annual
ball.
Gentlemanly agents of the depart
ment will call on you in few days
to separate you from at least $1.0O
for ticket.