Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-06-13
LOCAL BREVITEs.

Friday, the 18th. Remember the
date.
The graduate is with us, ready to
conquer the world.
Farmers have been much retarded in
their work by the constant rains.
Mrs. R. L. Tippett, of Newport, is
visiting relatives in Washington.
McDonough Institute and the public
schools have closed for the summer.
II you want to sell your farm, list it
with S. X. Burch, Hughesville, Md
adv.
Congress adjourned Saturday last
without any tears being shed by the
people.
County Treasurer Joseph G. While,
of St. Mary's county, was avisitor to
La Plata Monday last.
Thank the man who directs you to
Martins Hotel, La Plata, Md, to dine
He is sure friend to YOU.
Beverly received an unexpected an
nouncement from Los Angeles this
week. Better luck next time, Bev.
Miss Vivian Berry, of Berry, spent
the weekend with Misses Madeline
and Edith Cooksey, near this town.
The Misses Green, of Pomfret, at
tended the closing exercises at Holy
Cross Academy, Washington, Sunday
last.
Miss Mabel Bean, of Brandywine,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, w. 1. Bean, near this
town.
Rev. P. ]. Bradley has returned to
his pastorage at Newport, from brief
visit to Western Maryland, much i'm
proved in health.
Mrs. Nathan C. Moore, OF "Aunt
Mary's Farm, near Doncaster, spent
Sunday last with her father, Mr.. F. S,
Bowling, this town.
Attend the dance for the benefit of
Mt. Victoria school Friday, June 10,
at s P. M. JOHN r. CooKSEY,
Teacher in Charge.
While many tobacco plants have
been set out, it is estimated that not
more than one-half of the corn crop in
the county has been planted.
When in need of letter heads, enyel-
opes, bill heads, posters or any other
kind of job printing, call at this office.
Prompt attention given to all work.
One 1924 Ford Sedan and one 1928
Ford Roadster for sale BY
MITCHELL MOTOR Co.,
La Plata, Md.
Maryland will receive $685., 945. 0l of
Federal aid road money for the fiscal
year, beginning July l, according to a
recent announcement by the Depart
ment OF Agriculture
George w. Clements, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Clements, recently caught
a carrier pigeon with gold band on
one leg and a silver one on the other,
with the inscription, III %, A. 6ll0. =
Sunday School Day will be observed
next Sunday, June 18th, by the Sun
day School OF Pisgah M e. Church
South at II A. NJ. and BY the Sunday
School of Shiloh Nj. E. Church South
at 80 P. M. The public is cordially
invited.
DR.. ArthurP. Herring, Commission
err OF Mental Hygiene, reports that in
sanity is greatly on the Increase In
Maryland. Some critical persons will
suggest that this may account for the
large majority Governor Richie re-
ceived last November. Baltimore Oh.
server.
Hon. Robert Grain, one Of Southern
Maryland's biggest farmers, who is
marketing his tobacco crop, reports
that same will foot up between $40.
COO and $50, 900 Tobacco now being
sold around $50 hundred, at ont
time sold as low as So. Shows posi-
bility of Southern Maryland.
NOTICE TO RADIO FANS.-If yor
are interested in RADIO, / would l.,
glad to give demonstration just drot
me line. Can furnish most any make
of Radio outft.-THoS. p. McDoN
AGH, Chevrolet Dealer, La Plata, Nd
Phone AZ.