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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-03-28
The Drive Is On.

AT all the communities scheduled last
week. with the exception of Bel Alton,
the Farm Bureau Locals started the
Maryland Tobacco Growers Associa-
ton Loyalty and Membership" drive.
.TRe weather was so Indictment Friday
that the Bel Alton meeting was post
poned until Friday OF this week at 2
II. Nj.
Enthusiastic meetings were held and
volunteer committees have already
started out on a CHECK up" campaign.
These committees have been furnished
with lists of members who are not re-
corded as having shipped to the Asso-
citation or sold to an authorized trans
fer buyer. In the near future these
people will be asked 'WHY ~
No agency on the Baltimore market
can control the price OF tobacco unless
it receives Is per cent of the crop.
Without that amount it is compelled
to cell for what is offered. The Mary
land Tobacco Growers Association
last wear receiving 81 per cent, THE
greatest amount of any one selling to-
bacco on the Baltimore msrketl was
enabled to stabilize that market and
hold the price up. But even the Asso-
citation cannot control the price with
less than 10 per cent of the tobacco.
So, if YOU are member or non-member
of the Association and do not ship
your tobacco TO them, you are simply a
detriment to yourself and your neigh
Dor. You are merely supplying anu.
milton to the man who meyer has and
never will be in the position to increase
your price one cent and every pound
YOU ship out of the Association is Just
so many pounds to be thrown Oh the
market for what it will bring and just
that much longer before your neigh
Dor, who is supporting the Assoeia-
ton will receive the real value for his
product.
If you have a neighbor who is pre-
venting you from realizing price for
your crop, get right out and get to
work on him. Don't wait until he has
sold his crop. -,
Loyalty emblems for members Will
be sent out next week. II you see
man who is not wearing one, ask him
"Why ?" CO
Director OF Organization.
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The ways OF Divine Providence are
indeed mysterious, but one and all
must bow to the will of the Most High
and with prayer OF faith submit to His
decree. Hardly had the remains OF his
wife been laid to rest, when Mr.. Ellie
L. Cooksey, of Bel Alton, was stricken
with pneumonia, the same disease that
brought death to his good wife. He
succumbed Sunday to the rayages OF
the disease.
MIR. Cooksey's death is particularly
sad. not alone because il follows so
close that Of bis helpmate, but because
he leaves behind three little children,
two of which are barely old enough to
lisp Papa and Mamma. The
hearts Of sympathetic people go out
to these little ones in the great loss
which they have suffered, and we can
only hope that they will be spared to
spend useful and happy lives.
The deceased was 30 years. He is
survived by ten brothers; viz: Messrs.
w, Fairfax, John ID. Ferdinand C.,
Robert R., I. Ford, Herbert, Benja-
min, James G., Luther and Eleven
Cooksey.
His funeral took place Tuesday and
his remains, following servic con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Archbold, rector OF
Trinity Parish, were inferred in the
cemetery of Trinity Church, Newport,
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Sporting Youth"

Sporting Youth, - an exciting sto-
ry OF fiappers, automobile racing and
romance with Reginald Denny and
Laura La PlBnte in the principal
parts, will be the attraction at the
Century Theatre, Baltimore, during
the week beginning Monday, Mar. 81.
Reginald Denny has won thousands
OF admirers through his delightful
work in the series of Leather Pusher''
stories, 1.-THE Abysmal Brute" adap-
ted from Jack London's story and
THE Kentucky Derby" and now he
comes to the fore again in play that
will fascinate thousands more.
Rudolph Valentino will be seen on
the same program in a two act film en-
titled "a Society Sensation" iE which
he shares starring honors with Carmel
Myers, admittedly one OF the most
beautiful stars on the screen. This is
one of Mr.. Valentines strongest dra-
mas and the only one in which he may
be seen today. He has the role of a
society youth who falls madly in love
with the humble daughter of fisher
man. Exciting incidents follow lead
ing to the climax.
A special musical act will be given
by Edith Davis and Company. There
are three musicians in the company
and they will render several popular
selections that are hits at the present
time.
AS usual, fine new bill of sensa-
tional novelty act has been booked for
the Century Roof and they will be seen
nightly from 1880 to bedtime. Fred
Robbins Century Roof Orchestra FUR
nishes music for the acts and for
dancing which is enjoyed by those in
the audience. Refreshments are served
by DeCrette, the caterer, at reasonable
rates.
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Alexander Bowling Dead.

Mr.. Alexander Worthington Bow
ling, formerly of this county, but for
many years a resident of baltimore,
died at his late home in that city We'd
nesday, March 10Th, aged about 40
years. He was the youngest son OF
the late Alexander and Mary Bowling,
who resided near Bryantown.
The deceased left this county when
quite young and went to Baltimore
where he engaged in business and
spent the remainder OF his life. He
leaves surviving him a wife who, be-
fore marriage was Miss Ellen Lee
Young, OF Washington, and one sis
ter, Mrs. F. De sales Howard, of Bal
timore.
His funeral took place Friday last.
Requiem Mass was celebrated at All
All Saints Chapel. Interment was
private.
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ArbOr Day.

April 4th has been designated as
Arbor Day by decree of Governor
Albert C. Richie. Arbor Day has
been annually observed in Maryland
for tree planting since 1884.
Lumber in this State is being cut
three times as fast as it is being grown
and we are using it four times as fast
as we are cutting it. This means that
we must import the bulk of our timber
from other states. But if our waste
spaces were utilized this would not be
necessary. There are thousands OF
acres of land in Maryland now grow
ing nothing, which should be growing
timber. The watersheds OF many towns
should be planted, but if no more i'm.
portant places can be found, at least
plant tree on the street or highway
school or home ground, for the beauty
and shade it affords. Be tree grow
ersn as we'll as tree users.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-03-28

NOTICE TO RADIO FANS.-If you
are interested in RADIO, l would be
glad TO give demonstration. Just drop
me a line. Can furnish most any make
Of Radio Outfit. -THos. =. MCDoN-
AGH, Chevrolet Dealer, La Plata, Md.
Phone AZ.
A few weeks ago Mr.. w. Jesse Cox,
of Pomfret, wrote us that he had 81
lambs from u eSes. We thought it a
pretty good showing and sske7 who
could beat itS Now comes Mr.. W. S.
B. Chapman, of Spring Hill, and says
be has 46 lambs from 26 ewes, A living
and most ready for market. Again,
we ask, "who can beat 1t ?"
Mr.. Nimmerrichter' violin concert,
scheduled for Friday evening, March
81, in the town nall at Waldorf, had to
be postponed on account of bad wealth
err. II will take place Saturday, March
20, beginning. at 8 2. NJ. There will
also be few vocal solos by Mrs. JOS
eph Blandford. Mrs. Blandford and
MIR. Nimmerriehter will be assisted by
Mrs. Carl Halter.
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Smallpox in Charles County.

The smallpox situation in this coun-
ty up TO going TO press is as follows /:
Case, number one, presumably small
pox, now fully recovered.
Case, number two, a Charles county
colored woman, infected by case one,
now in Washington smallpox hospital;
condition unknown.
Case, number three, infected from
case one, now convalescent, family,
No. one).
Cases, four, five and six, infected by
and in the same family as case number
three.
Case, number seven, infected by case
one, in fair condition. FAMILY, No.
twol.
Cases, eight, nine and ten, in family
No. three, very light. source of infec-
tion not definite, but presumably from
case seven.
Case number one was never dag
nozed as smallpox, but it is known
shat the patient was in Washington
during time when contact with case
was not only possible. but highly
probable. This case was not reported
officially as the man had recovered be-
fore called to the attention of the
health officer. Furthermore, a known
definite case, the colored woman in thu
Washington hospital, is known tc
have been in contact with this man
while the eruption was on his face
and she had not been in Washington
Hong enough TO develop the diseas'
when attacked.
All present cases, in three families
are under strict quarantine and being
looked after by DIR. Monroe, the coun
lty Health Officer. Under existing con
ditiohs surrounding these cases, sever
al other cases may yet develop, blu
unless other and new cases make thei
appearance outside or in other fami
lies, the situation seems to be we'll il
hand.
Nearly two hundred and fifty per
sons have been vaccinated, all of ther
l living in the vicinity OF Newport an
Wieomico, the present focus of th
outbreak, and continuation of thi
protection is urged.
S. J. FORT, M. d.,
Deputy State Health Officer.
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Nancy to Madee.
McDonough Institute,
La Plata, Md.

McDonough Institute,
La Plata, Md.
Dearest Madge
Why don't you write a little more
regularly ? Here have been worried
about you. Madge, can you realize
that the last regular Friday afternoon
program Of Il. l.. S. was given last
week will bet you a hand-painted
vanity case that before long many OF
our proud seniors will be wishing that
they we're back here taking their parts
in the Society work. Well, the finale
began with recitation, Discipline, "
by Eleanor j. Digges, which was de-
livered very well in Eleanor's usual
way. Then came Mrs. Blacks Pink
Tea. ~ This was a scream, as you may
we'll imagine. Elsie Gray was the
pompous "Mrs Black, supported very
effectively by Marjorie Gwynn, as
Saratoga, - the stupid servant girl,
Hilda Martin, as "Mrs. White" Jane
Gray, as 'Pansy," Mrs. Black 5 giddy
daughter, anu Lillian Davis, Dorothy
Nav Moore, Lorraine Rye, Wobblel
and Geraldine Albrittain, as the
guests, and the determined washerwo-
man, Mrs. Rochester Lincoln
played by Marie Shea. The story
was one of high society among the
dark-hued folks and created gales OF
laughter. The journal was read by
President Alfred Sweeney, who closed
the program with erackerjack fare
we'll speech and Hawaiian song
The meeting adjourned amid the loud
squawks of Wax. Wax and Urk-Urk,
who came to visit the Hiawathans
again for few minutes. Such fuss
and awful racket you have hardly ever
heard. Thus ended real Hawaiian
year. The shrill OF victory sounded
In our ears as we wendell our way
homeward. Now Madge, although TIE
regular school programs have been
completed, this does not mean that the |
have finished their work.
Not at all.
/ want you to come over and go
along with us on our little iaunt TO
Mechaniesville. You know we are GO
ing to present the Circus there on
April 18th. Now, its out, and you
may have the opportunity OF seeing
the greatest show on earth" again.
Glad TO tell you that quite few have
expressed their intention of going
along to see it over again. But that
isn't all; Madge, just wait, there is an
other surprise coming.
Yours Till Wak-Wak and rk-Urk
NANCY.
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Are You Vaccinated ?

Vaccination as protection against
smallpox is the only known preventive
measure from this loathsome disease,
and in this connection the following re-
sumo of smallpox conditions abroad,
taken from recent issue oil the amer
lean Public Health Journal, may be OF
interest.
A foreign physician thus states, as a
review of infection from this disease
since the war
IA cases were reported in 1873; Inc
Czechosloakian law compelling double
vaccination in the seventh and four
teenth years, and wholesale VAGINA
ton in impending epidemics, lowered
the infections from IL ,209 in 1913 70 "a
in 1922.
Not one case occurred in the care
fully revaccinated French Army from
the beginning of the war Till June 1911.
An epidemic in Switzerland resulted
in a compulsory vaccination law which
resulted In rapid decrease in The ap-
pearance of cases.
In England, the results of the con
scientious directors are evident In
the steady increase in smallpox infec-
tions. In the year 1922, novaccinated
child under thirteen years OF age had
small pox, while 1856 unyaecinated
children under this age had the dis
ca se. y
If every man, woman and child in
Charles county we're Yaccinated once
with an unmistakable TAX" the
chances OF an infection from smallpox
would be reduced to at least $3.50
proposition, and the attack would
probably be very light.
With Iteo thorough takes the pro-
portion of possible infections among
such well vaccinated population
would be almost negligible.
just at present, the smallpox situa-
ton in Charles county is not serious
enough to demand compulsory and
Wholesale vaccination, but it is known
that there are numerous cases in
Washington and the frequent commu-
nication between that city and inhabi-
tants of Charles county certainly war
rants a serious consideration by our
people of this protection.
Mr.. and Mrs. Citizen, are you vac
cinated, or are you not 2
S. j. FORT, NJ. D.,
Deputy State Health Officer.
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Indian Head School
Voted $4,000 Fund.

Due to the efforts of Representative
Sydney Mudd, of Maryland, the House
which is now considering the Navy APP
preparation bill, approved an item for
s25, 900 for maintenance of the Indian
Head Hugh School, which Is located on
the government reservation at the ma.
val proving grounds, and for such
schools at the navy yard at Dahlgren,
Va, and South Charleston, w. Va.
The high school at Indian Head was
constructed during the war at great
expense to the government, and under
existing law it would become necessary
to destroy or otherwise dispose of an
excellent building now ia use as war
time temporary property.
Due to the timely action of Repre-
sentative Mudd the destruction Of the
school was prevented by the Maryland
legislator persuadiug the controller
general to authorize the continuation
OF the school during the present fiscal
year.
Representative Mudd appealed TO
the Secretary of the Navy and Admiral
Block, chief of the bureau of ordi-
nance, and obtained their recommen-
dations through the director of the
budget, who, however, made no recon-
mendations. AS last recourse, there
fore, Representative Mudd secured ac-
tion through the appropriations com
mittee. This committee agreed through
Chairman French of the subcommittee
on naval affairs not to oppose an
amendment which in the absence of
Representative Mudd was offered by
Representative Butler, of Pennsylys-
mia, chairman OF the legislative com
mittee on naval affairs. This amend
mendment was adopted. This timely
action secures the continuation of the
school, which will hencetorth be op-
Grated upon a cooperative basis by
the government and the school author
tiles of Charles county, Maryland
Star.
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Baltimore Annual Conference.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.

The Baltimore Annual Conference,
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
will convene in Green Memorial
Church, Roanoke, Va, next Wednes-
day, April End. The opening sermon
will be preached the preceding night
by Rev. FL. ]. Stephens, of Baltimore.
Bishop A. W. Gambler, OF Atlanta,
Ca, will preside over the sessions of
the conference, which will adjourn the
following Monday.
The Baltimore Conference includes
parts of Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia and the District OF Columbia
and is composed of eight Presiding
Elder Districts The membership is
composed of 233 clerical and GA lay
members. There are 2l7 pastoral
charges and SIS Societies, with menu
bership of 81, 526 and l3l local preach
ers
La Plata Charge, Rev. H. Q. Burr,
pastor, is part of this conference
and has membership of 400, with a
Sunday School enrolment of over 800.
The Baltimore Annual Conference is
only one of fifty-one annual confer
ences of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
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LOCAL BREvITEs.

Easter is only three weeks off.
Tuesday next will be April Fools
Day.
The farmer is beginning his busy
season.
The Orphans Court met In special
session Tuesday last.
The Legislature will adjourn sine
die next Monday night.
Another heavy snow fell Friday
last, but left little damage in Its wake
Il you want to sell your farm, list IL
with s. K. Burch, HughesVille, Nd
adv.
Mr.. John P. Burdette had the mis-
fortune to lose a valuable COW during
the week.
ober's 10 per cent Tobacco Bed fer
tilizer for sale b. Mitchell Motor Co
La Plata, Md.
Dogs recently raided the flock OF
sheep OF Mr.. Jerre Norris, at Billings
ley, and killed two.
Mrs Frank w. Hopper has returned
TO friends in the county.
Mr.. John Murray, OF New York, was
q quest OF Mr.. Milton Robey, at Bill
Kingsley, during the week.
Mrs. Jos. A. Thompson and little
daughter are visiting Mrs. c. e. AL
mond, at Nj. Rainier, Nd.
Thank the man who directs you to
Martins Hotel, La Plata, Md, TO dine
He is sure friend to YOU.
Don't forget-follow 1.-THE Path
Aross the HIP TO the Town Hall on
April 22nd. Watch for our adv.
There will be preaching by the pas
tor at Pisgah M. E. Church South next
Sunday, March Both, at 7.3O 2, M.
For tobacco beds, get Old Honesty
10 per cent fertilizer. For sale by
Robert v. Norris, La Plata, Nd.
Mr.. Edward L. Sanders, OF the
Southern Maryland Insurance Agency.
was visitor TO Annapolis Thursday.
Miss Mabel Bean, OF Brandywine,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l. Bean, near this
town.
Misses Lucy Matthews and Mae Jen-
kins have returned to Washington
from brief visit TO friends in the
county.
Miss Josephine Donovan has re-
turned TO New York from a visit TO
the home of Mrs. Adrian Posey, '"The
Naples"
Judge Digges attended the funeral
of the late Judge Stockbridge in Bal
timore Tuesday last and acted as hon
orary pallbearer.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Lord and iami.
ly, OF Washington, spent Sunday and
Monday with MIR. and Mrs. Jos. A.
Thompson, at Bel Alton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian E. Gillespie
the latter formerly Miss Inez Posey
of this county, sailed on the Presiden
Roosevelt for Europe Saturday last.
The contract for building the Higl
School at Glssya was awarded Tues
day last to Messrs. Gravis 4 keelhof
fer, Of Bryantown. Their bid was Sc,
946.S7.
LOST. Between home OF Mr.. W M
Albrittain and Town Hall, one gol,
Eyersharp Pencil, bearing initials
IA. Z. 81 Finder please return Il
Mr.. Harry Bowie.
Lovers of good music, attention
Mr.. Nimmerrichter's farewell wolf
concert will take place saturday
March 10Th, 8 p. NJ, in the New Hal
al Waldorf. He will be assisted b
Ms. Carl Halter, pianist, and Mrs
Joseph Blandford, soprano.
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judge StOckbridge Dies.

Judge Henry Stockbridge, former re-
publican member OF Congress from the
Fourth district of Maryland, and for
twenty EIGHT years leading state ju-
rist, died Saturday last at his nome in
Baltimore. Judge Stockbridge was
the Baltimore representative OF the
Maryland Court of Appeals and was
one OF the best known lawyers in this
section OF the country. He was born
in Baltimore in 1858.
Judge Stockbridge was president of
the Sons OF the American Revolution
and member of the Sons of the Rev.
olution, the Society of Founders, the
Patriots OF the Colonial Wars, the
American Association of International
Law, the American Political Science
Association and the American Histor-
ical Society.
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Port Tobacco Parish.

The Rev. VIM. Hirst Heigham. D. D.,
rector. Telephone, La Plata IS.
Services for the fourth Sunday In
Lent, March 30.
7.45 A. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church,
holy Communion.
l0A. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church,
Church School
IL A. M, La Plata, Christ Church,
Morning Prayer and Sermon.
200 p. NJ, Waldorf. Saint Barna-
bas' Chapel, Church School.
800 2. M, Waldorf, st. Barnabas'
Chapel, Evening Prayer aud Sermon.
Confirmation instruction, La Plata,
Christ Church, every Thursday, 4.15p.
M; Waldorf, Saint Barnabas' Chapel
(parish Halll every Saturday, 10. 30
q. m.
LENTEN SERVICE IN PARISH CHURCH.
Every week day, 4 p. M; Thursday,
10 a. m,
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Mrs. Jennie Fl. Warren, wife of Mr.
John S. Warren, died at her late homC
near Pomonkey, Sunday last, aget
about ga years. She was a most Iowa,
BILE woman, possessing those fine and
gentle traits of character that gained
her many friends. Before marriage,
she was Miss Jennie Compton, daugh-
ter of the late Dr. Compton. Her fu-
neral took place Wednesday.
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HOW,S THISa

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do what we claim for it-rid your system
Of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves the catarrhal Inflammation, and
the Internal Medicine, a Tonic which
acts through the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces, thus assisting to restore nor
NAL conditions.
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Durham Parish, Nanjemoy.-Ser-
vices at the Brick Church at II a. N.
on the first, third and fifth Sundays
in the month.
Services at ST. James Chapel at IL
9. 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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La Plata Charge, NJ. E. Church
South, Rev. Fl. Q. Burr, Pastor.
La Plata; End Sunday, II a. m; 4th
Sunday, leo p. IN.
Pisgah. LIST and 3rd Sundays, II a. m.
Dentsyille, End and 4th Sundays,
p. m.
Bethel, End Sunday, 7 p. m; 4th
Sunday, II q. m.
ChicamuxeA, 3rd Sunday, 3 p. m.
Shiloh, LIST Sunday, 3 p. M; 3rd
Sunday, T.30 p. m.
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Trinity Parish-Sunday services viii
be as follows
March S0th-old Fields, 3 p. M;
Newport, IL a. m.
Wednesdays, 7.30p. M. atOld Fields.
Fridays, 3 p. m. at Newport.
Rev. WALTER ARoHBoLD, d. D.,
Rector.
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Let the joys of Easter be en-
HANGED by making an early selec-
ton of your Spring raiment.
7. r. Farrall & Son offer COM
plete line of Spring Millinery,
Suits and Dresses.
Miss Sterling, of Baltimore, is
in charge.
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Any one desiring demonstration
on the Radio will please write US, or
call at our place of business any even
ing after six O'Clock.
MITCHELL MOTOR Co.,
La Plata, Md.
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WANTED.

Representative in Charles County,
Wanted by large Manufacturing com
pany Selling a household necessity di-
rect in the home. A real opportunity.
Car essential Write stating full qualih-
cations. The Vital Sales Company, 204
District National Bank Building, Wash
ington, D. c.
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COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The Board of County Commission
ers of Charles County will meet at
their Office in L. Plata on
MONDAY, APRIL I, 1924,
to transact miscellaneous business.
BY order of the Board
J. H. NJ. DORSETT,
Clerk.