Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-08-15

LOST. At pumirct Church Hail, OF
between the hail and La Plata, one
coat, with papers in inside pocket,
Liberal reward will be given the finder
II left at this Office.
The store being erected at Indian Head
by Mr.. Charles Z. Posey is nearing COM
pletion and is expected to be ready for
occupancy on September /.
Miss Elsie CoolSsey, who is studying
trained nursing at St. Elizabeth's Hos.
pital spent several days during the week
at her home in this town.
The advertisement Of t.e Marlboro
Fair appears IN another column. Re
member the date and make an entry Tor
one OF the fine prizes offered.
Mrs. George Lummel and her little
daughter, Katherine. of St. Paul, MINI,
are visiting the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerrie Norris Of this county
Taxpayers have Just two more weeks
IN which to pay taxes and get the benefit
OF the discount After September frst
taxes will become Understanding.
The Piney Festival last Tuesday, ow-
ing to the inclement weather, was trans
ferred to the parish hall at Waldorf.
There was a very good attendance.
If you are DESTROYS OF good farm to
rent or buy, look the advertisements in
another column, which furnish just what
you want in the line Of splendid op-
portunity.
We request our patrons and subscribers
TO LEI us have, if possible, all matters for
publication not later than Wednesday OF
the week in which it is desired to publish
the same.
The candidates Of the Republican and
Democratic parties having been formally
notified OF their nomination for Presi-
dent. the political campaigns will now
be on in earnest.
If your horse is sick or lame, bring
him to Bailey's stables, La Plata, Mon
day next, and have him treated by DIR.
J. V. Hughes, who will be there from
10 a. m. to p. m.
Come to La Plata on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER Ord and enjoy the GRAND
SOUTHERN MARYLAND TOUR
NAMENT to be given by the ladies of
Port Tobacco Parish.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Richardson. and Mr..
and Mrs William T. Richardson, of
Washington and Mrs. Annie Peak Of
Cody, Wyo, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Maximillian Clements, Ironsides.
The card OF Mr.. D. Nv. WINS. painter
and paperhanger, appears in another col
umn. We have seen some Of his work
and can commend him to the public for
efficiency and splendid work.
The first tournament to be held in this
county this season will take, place at
Marshall Hall on Wednesday. Don't miss
it, as these tournaments have always
proved enjoyable affairs.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. Joseph
A. Wilmer, who has been i'll with pleu-
risy is out again and is now recuperating
at the home OF his sister, Mrs. F. Hill
Hamilton. near this town.
Miss Queenie Posey. OF Bryantown,
and Miss Katherine Turner, of Balti-
more, have returned to their respective
homes after spending several days with
Miss Katherine E. Posey, Faulkner.
Mr.. Simon r. Golibart, Jr., of Wash
ington, accompanied by Mrs. Golibart,
and their children, and Mrs Fannie Coli
bart and two of her children, were guests
of friends in the county on Sunday last.
The ladies Of Port Tobacco Parish
are making great preparations for the
GRAND TOURNAMENT, they are TO
give in this town on September 3rd.
Next week will appear the advertise
ment of-this great event.
NOTICE TO RADIO FKNS.-H you
are interested in RADIO, l would be
glad to give demonstration. Just drop
me line. Can furnish most any make
of Radio outfit.-THoS. r. MCDoN-
AGH, Chevrolet Dealer, La Plata, Md.
Phone AZ.
The Maryland State Board OF Agrioul-
ture reports that there were sold 6,455
hogsheads OF southern Maryland tobacco
during the month Of July at an average
price Of 81 cents per pound. This SPLEEN
did average price for tobacco can be the
result only OF the organization OF farmers
and shows what the association means and
has accomplished.
At the meeting recently held in the
Governors office at Annapolis il was de
cided to complete the Grain Highway
with concrete. The present appropriation
being insufficient for this purpose, IT was
decided to wait until the 1927 session OF
the legislature and ask for an appropria-
ton for this purpose.
THE THIRD GRAND ANNUAL
TOURNAMENT and DRESS BALL
preceded by GRAND PARADE of Cos
tuned Knights, Marshall, Lady Escorts
and Brass Band through the town. will
be THE EVENT of this season in
Southern Maryland at La Plata, and en-
tirely managed by the dear ladies of Port
Tobacco Parish You will sadly regret it
if you miss it.