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REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR TRANS
PORTING SCHOOL CHILDREN

The County Borrd of Education de-
sires bids for transporting school child
rem over the following rou es.
L. Begin at Cross Roads, south OF
Bensville school via Berry 20
Waldorf carrying all Elementry and
High School pupils along this route.
?. Begin at pubic school south Of
st. Peters Church via Beantown
TO Piney school. then back to Waldorf
carrying all Elementry and High
School Pupils along this route.
,. Begin one mile south east Of
Rison school go via Rison and Chica-
mauxen to Nsnjemoy High School
carrying all High and Elementry child.
rem along this route.
4. Begin at Marshall Hall via Of
Pomonkey to Indian Head school car
rying all High and Elementary child
rem along this route including the 6tl
and It'll grade pupils Of the Pomonkey
school
All bids must be in the Office Of thu
Board of Education not later than
noon of August 9Th.
The Board reserves the right to re
iect any or all bids.
BY order of the Board,
f. B. GwYNN,
County Super: nten den
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WOODLANDS NEWS

Mutual Camp No. % Woodmen o
the World of Hughesville entertained
visiting members from Washington,
Baltimore and this section on Thurs
day night. One of the features was a
class Introduction of Is members the
degree work being exemplifed by tine
Boosters Club degree team of Wash
ington. A luncheon was served by
ladies OF the Woodmcn Circle Of
EIughesyille and very much enjoyed.
La Plata Camp No. Il will give a
complimentary fish fry on Sunday
August 18th at the shore of Edgar
Coully on Wicomico River and all
Camps in this Immediate section are
invited. Woodville Camp 32 at Bad
en- will act jointly in this affair and a
large delegation of members are ex-
pected from Washington and Balti-
more.
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MEDAL TO BE AWARDED

a Citizenship medal will be award
ed to the candidate in each company
of the Fort Edstis, C. M. I. G. select
ed as the outstanding citizen, 1900
candidates from Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Virginia and the District OF
Columbia are training at Fort Eustis.
The Medals will be presented on
Parents Day, July 26 with suitable
ceremony. Character, bearing and
general department Will be considered
in making the awards. Each candidate,
to be considered, is required to submit
an essay not to exceed 500 words on
the subject 'What My american
Citizenship Means to Me-
The candidates eligible to compete
for the medals are these enrolled in
the citizenship course. Essays must
be submitted by July p.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-07-25
TO ACCEPT CHARGE OF
WASHINGTON Office

Mr. William B. Matthews, who for
the past several years has been con-
nected with w. r. Norris and Son, of
Baltimore, as salesman in Southern
Maryland and Tidewater Verginia,
has accepted position as Manager
of the Washington Branch Office. He
expects to assume charge of his new
duties about the first of August.
Mr.. Matthews is the eldest son OF
Mrs. Catherine Matthews and the late
Frank Matthews, of this county. We
wish to join his many friends in wish
ing him success in his new undertaking.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-07-25
JUNE TOBACCO SALES

The Maryland State BOARD of Agri-
culture reports the following summary
of returns from selling agents OF leaf
tobacco on or through the Baltimore
market for the month of June: Sold
for producers frsthand 2767 hogsheads
of Southern Maryland tobacco weigh
ing /, s99,S75 pounds, at an average
price OF PAT cents per pound. This
is one tenth of cent less than the
average price received during the pre-
vious month of May.
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NOTICE!

The Annual Festival of the
Naniemoy Baptist Church will be
held in the Community Hall be
longing to that Church at Cross
Roads, Maryland, on July 30th.,
beginning in the morning and
lasting througout the day. We
shall be more than glad to see
any of our friends from other
sections of Charles County.
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TOBACCO HAULING

l am now prepared 10 haul
tobacco by truck direct from
the farm to the warehouse in
Baltimore at reasonable prices.
Fertilizer hauled from Baltimore
on returned trip if desired.
Write or telephone me for rates.
A. p. GARDINER
Waldorf, Maryland.
Telephone -Brandywlne % F 3,
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CARD OF THANKS

The La Plata Volunteer Fire Depart
ment wishes to express its appreciation
to the Public generally, and to the
young ladies who assisted at the booths,
for the whole-hearted support and in
terest manifested in the recent Carnival.
Signed
LA PLATA VOLUNTEER FIRE Dept.
F. Wills Posey, Sr., Sec'y.
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ST. PAUL's CHAPEL, PINY

Until further notice, the Eucharist
on the first and third Sund avs OF the
month, will be at $50 A. M. instead
of S:45 A. M. as formerly.
Harry Howe Bogert, Rector.
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LOST

A Platinum Bar Pin. Filigree,
Diamond in center. Lost between La
Grange Hill and La Plata.
Reward.
Return to
ELIZABETH PosGY
La Plata, Md.
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LOCAL BREvITIES


Mr. and Mrs John Matthews Jr.
returned to New York Sunday night,
after spending several weeks with Mr..
and Mrs. John Matthews at "Idaho''
and ''The Ferry.
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CAPTAIN and Mrs. Paul H. Morris
and little daughters sailed on Thurs
day from New York for Germany
CAPTAIN Morris will be Stationed at
The German School of Cavalry near
Berlin for the next two years.
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Mrs Robert Cole. of Washington is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Harris,
Wayside.
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Miss Mary Ward, of Baltimore is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harris S
Matthews at their residence on Oak
Ave.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-07-25

Mrs. Charles A. McGervey has is
sued invitations for a bridge lunch
con at "West Hatton" on Saturday
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Miss Eleanor J. Digges entertained
at bridge luncheon on Monday in
honor of Miss Helen Speck, of Scran-
ton, Pa. and Miss Margaret Hans
brough. OF Winchester, Va. house guest
Of Miss Kitty Dare Burroughs and
Miss Loranda Prodnich who is visit
ing Miss Eleanor Grain at Mt Vic
toria."
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brough. OF Winchester, Va house guest
of Miss Kitty Dare Burroughs and
Miss Loranda Prodnich, who is visit
ing Miss Eleanor Grain at Mt. Vic
toria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris S. Matthews
entertained at a bridge supper Satur-
ay evening in honor of MIR. and Mrs.
ohm Matthews Jr. of New York City
Miss Kitty Dare Burrou CHS enter
tanned at a supper party Saturday
evening, befor The dance at Chapel
Point in honor Of Miss Helen Speck
and Miss Margaret Hansbroueh
Miss Della Maddox. of Washington
is the guest of Mrs. Jehn Matthews at
"Idaho. -
Mrs. Frederick Esseray and Miss
Loranda Prodnich. of Washington are
guests of Mrs. Robert Grain at INT.
Victoria.
Rev and Mrs Benjamin Thompson,
of Dover, Del. are guests of Mrs. Ellen
Chapman at"Ellenwood."
Mrs. Nathan C. Moore has issued
invitations for bridge luncheon at
her home Aunt Mary's Farm on
u Tuesday
Dr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Barber, of
Washington, are guests of the Misses
& Barber at 1.-THE Hope"
Mrs. Fannie r. Thomas and grand.
daughter have returned to their home
a in Baltimore after spending week
with the formers niece Mrs. j. r. Rice,
of Ryceville
The famous author, who died recent
Z ly, tells in next Sundays Magazine
of The Washington Star his views on
the causes and results of the World
# War. This bit of literature will be-
come treasured manuscript. Order
your copy Of The Washington Star
for Sunday. July 9th, from your
newsdealer today.
Mr.. and Mrs. o H. Kelly and child
ren and Miss Irene Bowie returned
from two week visit at Ocean City,
Sunday
Mr.. John Lawrence caught nine
foot shark while hauling seine at Rock
Point this week.
Miss Hildagarde Farrall, of Wash
ington, is yisiting'her sister Mrs. AL.
Clark, of La Plata.
Miss Ethel Martin was the guest of
Miss Alma Young, of Prince Freder-
lex, last week.
The Southern Maryland cleaning
and Pressing Shop is now open for
business under the management of
Mr.. W. B. S, Chapman, Jr., and he
Is in posotion to handle cleaning,
pressing, dyeing and tailoring. A
trial will convence you of his ability
to care for your cloths. Located in
The Southern Maryland Hotel.
Phone-La Plata 81.
Adv,
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FRIDAY, JULY rs. 1880
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Mrs. Fannie r. Thomas and grand.
daughter have returned to their home
in Baltimore after spending week
with the formers niece Mrs. J. R. Rice,
of Ryceville.
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Miss Della Maddox, of Washington
is the guest of Mrs. Jehn Matthews at
"Ida ho. !"
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harris S. Matthews
entertained at bridge supper Satur-
ay evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
ohm Matthews Jr. of New York City
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Miss Kitty Dare Burroug CHS enter
tanned at a supper party Saturday
evening, Def fore The dance at Chapel
Point, in honor Of Miss Helen Speck
and Miss Margaret Hansbroueh
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Mrs. Nathan C, Moore has issued
invitations for bridge luncheon at
her home Aunt Mary's Farm" on
Tuesday
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Mr.. and Mrs. o H. Kelly and child
ren and Miss Irene Bowie returned
from a two week visit at Ocean City,
Sunday
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Dr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Barber, of
Washington, are guests of the Misses
Barber at 1.-THE Hope"
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Mrs. Frederick Esseray and Miss
Loranda Prodnich. of Washington are
guests of Mrs. Robert Grain at INT.
Victoria. :,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-13
Rollo The Rodent

nSLO
went to a football game the
other day and heard a girl-friend
talking TO a boy-friend and what
questions that female asked that
haraSsed male exclamation point
first and ten said the man, what
did you say and what does 1t
mean
asked the girl. 1 mean its first
down and ten yards to 60 he
said. to go where
said the girl making goo-goo eyes
at the
quarterback. i know when they're
down but what is a down. they're
down when
they're down said the man, oh,
goOdy. said
the girl it is now ten downs bt-
cause
ten players fell that time. the
man
gritted his teeth. then the team
went into
a huddle. are they cold asked the
girl.
no they're talking things over ana
deciding
what to play answered the maie.
perspiring
profusely. j thought they were
playing
football. continued the girl. yes.
but
they want to decide wheic %
carry the
ball. well, suggested the girl, why
don't
they just take it on down to thu
goal
isn't hat what they're supposed to
do.
the male Of the species vas silent
but
he was weakening. the quarter
vas up and
the gun was fired, smoke curling
up over
the players. Oh howled the girl
have they
shot a man because he broke a
leg my father
used TO do that to horses, no the
quarter
is up said the man. does that
mean they're
going TO send in a new pitcher
or something
said the girl. and continued what
Is the score
and who is winning look at the
cute dress ethel
has on where are you going. i'm
going TO borrow
the gun said the man. what Ir
asked the girl
you'll find out said the man
rollo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-13
Advice Given BY a New York
Employer

Erwin B. Channin is a prominent New York build
er. He has 5000 employees on his payroll. He is 60
ing to keep them on his payroll. This is the message
he sent to his large army Of workers. "in return for
our assurance that your jobs look safe. buy that new
clothing, that household furniture or whatever you
would be buying if times were normal. Buy now be-
cause prices in most lines are at rock bottom and be-
cause your buying with that OF other wage earners
will bring us all back TO prosperity. Think and work
with enthusiasm and without worrying about the de-
preston"
That's the talk for an American employer to pass
on TO his employees. In the very near future there
will be work for all. There will be bread and shelter
and raiment for all provided during the waiting hour.
This is the richest of nations. 1t is the most gen.
erous. Its standards Of living are Of the highest. Its
educational facilities the best offerings in history and
its people are the freest. Its national program is
aid for the needy. a helping hand to the down and
outer through no fault Of his own, work for all who
are able and willing to work and the middle OF the
road without barriers for the builders and developers
planning for q greater Texas and a prosperity that
viii shower its blessings upon all those who are en-
titled to the necessities and some Of the luxures Of
life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-13
A Nevada Divorce Court Judge
Decorated

Reno is the divorce court city Of America. Reno
IS ever in the headlines. Judge George Bartlett Of
Reno was ever in the picture. He had granted thou
sands Of divorces III his 20 years Of service. Now
he will be a divorce court lawyer instead Of a divorce
court Judge. He was defeated for reelection at the
polls Nov. 4.
Benjamin F. Curler and the voters took Judge
Bartletts job away from him. Now he IS a lame
duck and the lame duck tribe is a very large tribe
under American skies for the reason that the list Of
casualties reported from the election districts Of the
republic Is almost staggering to the mind. A shake
up is necessary at times and the democratic party
Is a magnificent party Of opposition. It's campaign
cry is voluminous as well as vibrant in Of years. In
presidential election years its voters run amuck. They
STAY democrats and push along the cause Of the re-
nublicans.
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hungry
by !aHs5so 10y sas sRe eSsMes 1850 az NEA SERVICE five

at the wooden barrier and then fled
down the stairs.
Mrs. Schultz, custodian OF the
apartment, lived ! the first floor
rear flat. Celia rang her bell
sharply. Several moments passed,
and then she heard a voice.
Who's there?"
The girl was trembling as she
answered. Mrs Schultz? This is
Celia-Celia Mitchell. Can I see
you?"
Just a minute, pleased"
When the door opened the stout
Mrs. Schultz, enveloped in = purple
cotton Kimono and looking sleepy.
squinted her eyes at the girl and
then stepped back. amazed.
"Why-if 1t isn't Celial What
you doing here? Where you come
from?"
The girl smiled nervously. "Oh. I
Il just came to see my mother. I
wanted to surprise her. Where Is
she, Mrs. Schultz? I knocked on
the door upstairs. but a woman
told me she'd gone away"
The custodian nodded. She was
large and the action set the greater
part OF her rotund flesh into mo-
ton. She spoke with q slight Ger
manic accent.
Sure, She's gone. She don't
tell you?"
WHY can't believe III"
NF-r Cry-tr r<x-arr$ ~hA dnnp
back. Come in" she said. Here.
sit down. You're a little tired. amt
you?" Her voice was sympathetic.
She picked up a garment and
motioned TO the girl to take the
chair on which II had hung.
Take it easy, Celia. You look
kinda white"
Celia continued to stand. She
eyed the custodian with wide,
frightened gaze.
But I don't understand How
could she 60 away without telling
me? When did she go?"
Mrs. Schultz considered. Thee
four weeks ago" she answered
slowly. Eyes bout four weeks.
Funny she don't tell you she's 60
inc. amt 1t? She don't tell me,
neither"
Mist gathered before the girls
eyes. All al cnce she felt deserted
and helpless. She sank into the
chair and covered her face with her
hands.
Don't" the older woman begged
softly. Don't cry. You find her all
rightl"
She continued TO humble COM
forting phrases until Celia looked
up, rubbing away the tears.
Tell me about it," the girl said
TREMENDOUSLY.
Mrs. Schultz pumped into a
chair that appeared too small for
her. well" she began. Il tell you"
With some delay and irrelevant in
terpolation she explained that
Margaret Rogers had come to her
On a Saturday afternoon nearly a
month earlier and announced she
was leaving the city. Her rent was
paid for the next two weeks, which
was the usual period Of notice.
Mrs. Schultz said that when she
asked her tenants plans. Mrs. Rog-
ers' answer was indefinite. She had
said something about sending word
later"
But you haven't heard?" Celia
asked quickly.
Mrs. Schultz replied in the neg
alive. Not one world Not one word
since she walked out Of this housei'
Celia began TO sob again and the
woman looked at her anxiouslv. She
had intended to say that III health
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which were garments. Celia recog-
nized T1llie Dennison's broad shoul-
ders and went up 70 her.
Hello, Tillie!"
Mercy on us-if IL isn't Celia!"
The others stopped work and
crowded around. 1t took only a
few minutes for the girls worst
fears to be justified. Margaret
Rogers disappearance "a a COM
plete mystery to her former coll
leagues.
I'll walk to the door with you"
Title offered after they had talked
g while. but as soon as they were
outside the room she stopped and
drew something from her apron poe
ket.
Here. you might as well take
these. / guess"
Miss Dennison handed Celia a
collection of letters. They were ad-
dressed to the girl. Celia uttered a
low cry.
She left 'em!" Tillie Dennison
muttered. Asked me 10 mail 'em
10 you. One each week. I've sent
four. There's II left, isn't there?"
Her mothers lettersl This ex-
planned how the others had reached
her.
Suddenly grief and terror blinded
the girl. She ran down the steps
and out Of the shop. A cab was
passing. She hailed y and auto
Estically gave the address Of her
former home. Arriving there she
rang the bell Of Mrs. Schultz's apart
nIent. The door opened and the
custodian's hearty voice greeted her.
Come in. Celial There's a man
been looking for youlr
CTo Be Continued
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might explain Margaret Rogers
actions, but instinct warned against
1t. Instead. she added that Marg-
aret'S household goodS-what little
were Of them-were stored in the
basement. 1t was an unusual favor,
but she had granted 1t because
Mrs. Rogers was an old tenant and
had always paid her rent prompt
ly.
The girl did not seem to be lis
tening. Suddenly she raised her
head excitedly.
But the lettersl" Celia cried.
I've been getting letters from ilei
and they were mailed in Balti-
more, tool"
"Yes?" AS Mrs. Schultz uttered
the syllable it was both a question
and ejaculation.
Every Saturday." Celia hurried
on. They must mean she's here.
don't they? She couldn't send them
if she weren't. Oh-what about the
letters I wrote HERO
The custodian half turned, point
ing to a Uttered desk across the
room. Look" she commanded
The girl looked. There were al
sorts OF papers and untidy odds ana
ends on the desk. Mrs. Schultz rose
and moved toward 1t. She picked
up a packet OF letters bound by al
elastic band and brought them TO
Celia. All Of them were addressed
to Mrs. Margaret Rogers"
MY lettersi" Celia exclaimed.
Sure. ! keep everything until ]
hear what she wants. Everything!"
There were a few envelopes
which looked as though they we're
circulars. Five others were address
ed in Celia's hand writing. The
girl studied them.
Mrs. Schultz" she said appeal
ingly. where do you think she's
gomez
An expressive shrug or a bulky
shoulder was the answer. After
a moment the woman said. Where
is that place she works? Maybe
they tell you there"
"Margot's Shopl Of course, Why
didn't 1 think about it?" Celia wa:
on her feet. Mango. will know
I'll 90 there right away"
Mrs. Schultz raised a hand ir
protest. Not nowil" she said. 1T:
barely w o'clock. You can't e
now!"
Celia had forgotten time. There
was a clock on the wall. She com
pared il with her wrist watch
Both Of them recorded that 1t wa:
a few minutes past eve Mar
got's Shop would not open until
nine.
That's right" she agreed. IN
lave to watt
She SIT down again, her face
ciouded.
Mrs Schultz hustled toward the
kitchen. Il get you something to
eat" she announced. Il guess may
be you'll feel better"
Celia objected, declaring she was
rot hunrgy. but in the end she fol-
lowed TO the kitchen and presently
beth Of them sat down to a meal o.
buttered toast. sausages. homemade
preserves. doughnuts and coffee.
When they had finished and the
dishes were washed 1t was still tor
early for her to set out "a Marquis
AT Mrs. Schultz solicitation the
girl lay down in the bedroom. Sh,
did not want to sleep. but her eye
closed. She was deep in slumbel
when the woman looked into tn
room at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Schult.
moved away quietly
Poor girl" she murmured, shak.
ing her head.
1t vas nearly noon when Cells
awoke. At first she was bewilderec
and then events of the night rush.
ed back to her and she arose i'm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-13
BREAK UP YOUR COLD
THIS QUICKER, SAFER way

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quicker, safer way. Lax-ana (dou-
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Containing special ingredients
recognized by the medical profess
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and quickly banishes the aches
and pains Of heavy colds thst hang
on and on.
When you suffer from q cold
be safe! Take a dose Of LaX-ana
before going to bed. The next
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mcdiately. She must get to Mar
got's.
She dashed cold water on her
face, hastily brushed her hair. and
with a word to the German woman
she left the house. After what
seemed an interminable delay a
street a came in sight and she
boarded 1t.
Celia's two hands gripped each
other tightly. Over and over she
told herself there was nothing to
very about. Margot would tell her
where TO find her mother.
She left the car and walked rap
idly I'D Charles street. Margot's
Shop looked as usual. She opened
the door and entered.
A saleswoman she had never seen
approached the girl. Celia asked for
the proprietresS.
I'm so sorry. She's not herel
Will someone else do?"
The girl explained her mission and
the saleswoman disappeared to re-
turn with Miss Deverau, assistant
manager. She recognized Celia.
greeted her cordially. but admitted
she had no knowledge Of Mrs. Rog-
els whereabouts.
"Margot would probably know"
Miss Devereau said. Isn't II a
shamel She's in Canada. and I
don't know when she'll be back.
Her sisters very Ill. Oh, I'm so
sorryl"
Then you don't know"
Watt Let's ask in the fitting
room. Maybe someone there can
tell you"
In the fitting room a sewing ma
chine buzzed loudly. Four women
were bending over heaps Of cloth