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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19
Forgotten
Ell r. R Cd Il S
BY
ELMO SCOTT WATSON

"The Salt Water Lexington"
q VERY American knows the story
~ of what took place at Lexington,
Mass, on April 10, ITS, where "the
British regulars fired and fed" But
how many Of them know the story of
''the salt water Lexington?"
On June II, 1772, the armed British
schooner Gaspe, which was patrolling
the coast of Rhode Island to enforce
the trade and navigation acts, so
hateful to the American colonists.
attempted to stop the Providence
packet, Hannah, commanded by Cap.
tain Linzee, and chased the coloni-
al vessel into her home port where
the British man-of-war went aground
on a sandbar. Lieut.. William Dud-
dingstone, commander of the Gaspe,
had made himself very offensive in his
attitude toward the coasting vessels.
So when Linzee brought the news of
his plight to Providence the people
there resolved to make the most of
their chance.
That evening 81 picked men, all dis
guised as Indians, set out in eight
long boats under the leadership of
Abraham Whipple, and arrived in sight
of the stranded Gaspe about two
o'clock in the morning. There were
few firearms in the boats but every
man was we'll supplied with round
paving stones for weapons and when
British sentinel challenged them
their reply was hail of stones which
sent him tumbling hastily below deck
AS the boats closed in on the ship,
their crews swarmed over the side
and quickly beat down any resist
ance offered by the sailors Of tie
Gaspe. Then hastily setting fire to
the ship, they returned to their boats
with their captives and pulled away,
but stayed within sight until dawn
when the schooner blew up. Then they
rowed back to Providence with the
tide, released their prisoners and scat
tered to their homes. The British au-
thorities were furious when they
ICdIu VI ILLS dlldlI duu OlcICu IL
ward of thousand pounds for the
leader Of the expedition and five hun
dred pounds and free pardon for any
member of it who would turn inform
ers.
But although commission Of in
quiry'' was busy for six months inves-
tigating the affair. not a single arrest
of the Indians" who had committed
this outrade was ever made And
within the next year another party of
Indians had swooped down upon the
tea-ship, Dartmouth, in Boston harbor
and there held tea party" which
has been forever since famous.
Two years later the Continental con-
gress established the first American
navy and one of the four captain ap.
pointed to command ship was Capt.
Abraham Whipple, leader of the paw
ing stone fighters at the "salt water
LEXINGTON
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19
Mortality Facts

The years in which the greatest NOR
tally rates occur are from birth to
one year of age. This period is high
est until seventy-eight years Of age
when, of course, the rate is very high
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19
Just So

"Jimson has gone out Of business
and he is now living quietly on what
he can collect from his creditors.'
Resting on his overs, SO to
speak. Boston Transcript.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19

THE condemned bird showed no
i signs of breakdown, but rose
early and ate hearty breakfast.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19
The Smart Sex

We all know women who are smart.
er than most men.-Woman's Home
Companion.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19

What did nature intend whiskers
70 be-ornamental? They can be.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19
John s Mother
Praises Doctor

There isn't a moth
or living who won't
agree that no half
sick child should be
the subject for an
experiment with
medicines Of uncer-
tain merit. When
your child is bilious.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-19
Doesn't Know Il

Doesn't Know 1t
''My wife talks to herself, does
yours?"
'Yes, but she doesn't realize it
she thinks I'm listening"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23
TOBACCO MEETINGS

The success of the Charles County
farmer during 1881 will depend to an
extent on the more economical pro
duction and marketing Of the tob1eco
crop. Our prosperity and wealth are
measured in terms of tobacco. Tho
demand for Mary land Tobacco and the
price it commands makes il necessaf.,
for the farmer to give more study, care
aud attention to the production and
marketing O f this important crop.
i With the above object liz view tn
Charles County Tobacco Locals have
been organized. In some of the Other
counties of Southern Maryland th
tobacco farmers meet once a month C
study the crop but in Charles Count,
the farmer has the advantage ofhavin.
a number of meetings that are con
venient to reach.
The January meetings of these locals
will be as follows:
Hughesville High School-Wednesday.
January 2ath 1870 p. NJ.
Warldorf School-T Thursday, January
29th., 1880 p VI.
Glasva High Friday, January
Both, 1870 P. NJ.
La Plata Court Houses Saturday, j an
uary 31st 200 p. M.
Naniemoy High school-saturday
January 3lst., 700.
The program will be seed beds and
stripping rooms, by w. B Posey-
tobacco specialist. This will be ILL
ustrated with pictures
Stripping and Handling the Gro
for Market-Louis p Rant. of Balti-
more. The farmers are requested to
bring samples of the various grades
of their crop so that Mr.. Rant can
use them in his discussion All farm
ers and their families are invited to
attend and take part in the discussion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23
TWEN7Y-NZNE YEARS AGO

Mrs. t. S. Owen is spending the
week in Washington.
The February Term of Court will
convene soon.
Mr. ]. Neal Hamilton lost fifteen
lambs during the recent cold snap.
Miss Ellie S. Chapman left yester-
day for Ashville, N. c., where she will
spend month.
The usual lepton services will be
held in the different churches through.
out the County.
Mrs. J. B. Jarboe, of near Chapel
Point, sold during the year 1901 5000
worth Of eggs.
The blacksmith shops have been do
ing thriving business shoeing horses
since the freeze.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

The first concert given under the
auspices of the La Plata Choral Society
took place in the Town Hall on Friday
night. 1t proved very pleasant and
enjoyable affair to the attentive audi
ence. Owing to the condition of the
weather. the attendance was not as
large as expected, but goodIy numb
er were on hand to enjoy the evenings
programme.
Among those who took part were:
Prof. Morse, Director; Mrs. Muschette,
Mrs. H. Nj. Hawkins. Misses Stone
street, Roberts, Hawkins, Padgett,
LAY and Brawner, Messrs. J. r. Lint
ner, j. L, Rowe, r. L Harrison, B. A.
Mattingly, Logan aud Penn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23
Destructive Fire.

The new dwelling of Mr.. Joseph
Smoot, of near Charlotte Hall, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire on Friday
evening of last week. The fire broke
out about O'Clock in the afternoon
and its origin is attributed to a de-
fected fiue. The building was insured
in the Montgomery Fire Insurance
Co. for $l20O, but the furniture was
not insured. Mr.. Smoot estimates
the loss at $500.
On last Friday morning between two
and three o'clock a tenant house form
ally owned by the late Captain Alexan.
der Franklin, but now owned by
Thomas Simmons, colored, was totally
de streyed by fire with all contents. A
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23
Tossed In The Snow

Mr.. Perry Rennoe who was out sleigh
ing on Monday of last week, with bis
two daughters and Miss Matte Brooke.
the popular teacher of Doncaster public
school, met with mishap that day by
being dumped in the snow the sleigh
having accipsntly upset. No damage,
however, was done to the occupants
or the sleigh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

the time of It's burning it was occupied
by a colored family, who narrowly
escaped being burned The fire is sup
posed to have originated from de-
fective fue. We are informed it was
insured.
The Shiloh schoolhouse, was burn.
ed down last Thursday morning be-
tween eight and nine o'clock All the
furniture n d books were saved.
Shiloh seems to see hard luck. Not
many years ago, the church was burn
ed down. BY hard work the congrega.
ton soon had another built.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23
OLDEST CoLoRED CITIZEN IN
COUNTY DIES

Yesterday one week ago, Thursday,
January 18th, what is thong to have
been one OF The oldest color citizens
ia the county wa. laand r. tie
ard of DR. treI 81
paue lbs Ur
The opinions ol some a. .le county
differ as to his being the oldest color
"a citizen in the County, but % far we
have been unable to learn anyone
1ider than ne was.
He is George Barber, or 1909
years old, born and raised ar Hugh
'sville, slave Of Constantine Bow
lng's father ano cared for onstan-
inc Bowling when he was child.
.ater he was Inherited by Constantine
towing who would have been % years
I'D we're he living today.
The deceased worked up until che
asst year or two when his began
0 tell on him and since thai me was
cared for by different ones in aat sect
ion of the County. He is survived by
his wife, LILA Barber, who be married
before the Civil War, ana several
children.
Funeral services were conducted for
the deceased at Old Field rs Church,
Friday. January 10Th, by Rev. J. L.
Shovel, Burial followed in thechurch
cemetery.
Dent and Quade had ebasrge of
funeral arrangements.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

The La Plata Parent-Teacher AS
sociation is planning an entertainment
for the evening of February 18th. Two
comedies, "What Husbands Don't
Know and ''Those Husbands of Ours"
will be given. An advertisement will
appear in this paper later.
Mr.. j. B. Burch and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. Mrs. Frank
Martin.
Miss Evans Budd, of Washington,
spent the weekend with Miss Lucille
Bowie.
Mrs. r. P, Bowling, Mrs. Clayton
Bowling and Mr.. Ben Bowling ac-
companied by Mr. ard Mrs. Eddie
Wathen visited friends in Washington
Saturday last.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23
Teachers Association

The teacheIs' association for the
second quarter ending Jan. 81. was
held in the Public School at La Plats
on Monday. Sixteen OF the forty nine
white teachers in the County we're pre-
sent.
The program consisted of an essay
on Physical Culture by Miss Velinda
G. Maddox; A lesson in English Gram.
mar by Mr.. w. E. w. Rowe; Opening
Exercises for our Schools were deus
sed by Mrs. L. II. Howard and Miss
Katherine E. Howard.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23
LOCAL 5REvITIES

Mrs. r. Il. Lee Reich entertained at
Bridge on Saturday. Prizes we're
awarded to Miss Julia Homer Wilson
and Mrs. Bernard Gwynn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

Among those who attended the we'd
ding last Saturday of Miss Elizabeth
Heisler and Mr.. George Hebner, of
Baltimore, were Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
M. Gardiner, Miss Hilda Gardiner,
Messrs. Edwin and George Gardiner,
Mrs. Mitchell Cochrane nd Mrs
Wilson Bowling
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

Mr.. Myer Ruben, of Baltimore, paid
business trip to the county last week
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

Father Baldus, OF Newport, is much
better after an illness at Providence
Hospital.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

We are glad to hear Father Peek,
who has been i'll with pneumonia is
very much improved.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-23

MIR. and Mrs. Baldus are receiving
congratulations upon the birth of a
hne son born at Providence Hospital
Sunday last
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-11-06
Radios Effect on Language

Radio has aroused new interest in
correct speech and pronunciation.
No definite steps have been taken in
The United States as yet to stand
the radio, but the British Broad
casting company of England has es-
tablished single-standard of radio
English by organizing an advisory
committee to compose a style sheet
for radio announcers. According to
David Saranoff, radio has added
about 5000 new words TO the Eng
lish language
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-11-06
New Style Blacksmithing

The village smithy has taken to
the highways and business is excel
lent, Louis Wanasek. a Wisconsin
blacksmith, reports. He admits that
the motorized era showed horseshoe
ing from the door of his smithy and
might have forced him into bank
ruptcy had he failed to fight the au-
tOmObile with the automobile. "There
are still plenty of horses" he said.
"but farmers refuse to drive the
pOky things to a blacksmith shop"
SO Wanasek receives orders by tele-
phone, loads tools into his car. and
drives to the farms where there Is
hOrseshoeing to be done.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-11-06
Too Much
ACID

MANY people, two hours after
N1 eating, suffer indigestion as
they call it. 1t is usually excess acid.
Correct it with an alkali. The best
way, the quick, harmless and efficient
way, is Phillips Milk of Magnesia.
1t has remained for so years the
standard with physicians. One spoon
full in water neutralizes many times
its volume in stomach acids, and at
once. The symptoms disappear in
five minutes.
You will never use crude methods
when you know this better method.
And you will never suffer from excess
acid when you prove out this easy
relief.
Be sure to get the genuine Phillips
Milk of MagneSia prescribed by
physicians for so years in correcting
excess acids. 25c and SOC bottle
any drug store.
The ideal dentifrice for clean
teeth and healthy gums is Phillips
Dental Magnesia tooth-paste.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-11-06
The Coward!

lawyer TT k can get you
divorce, madam, for cruel and inhu-
man treatment. Do you think your
husband will fight the suit?
WOman-Fight Why. the little
shrimp is afraid to come into any
room where ! am Pathfinder.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-11-06
Critical Reply

Little Elsie was taken to see Aunt
Annals new baby.
"WOuld you like to have one like
that?" asked Uncle Ned
NO" sighed Elsie. different"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10

FLOODING MARKETS

phases Of life and human weakness
es.
The modern teacher gets hers, but
she Is no longer a sour-visaged
"old maid with ringlets. but q flap
perish person whO walks home from
an auto ride.
The earnest suffragette Is neatly
nailed with this:
you boast Of women's suffrage
And what you'll do next fall.
If your bridge meets on election
day
You'll ne'er show up at all"
The druggist gets a sarcastic
"bawling out for his Eide-lines. and
wonder Is expressed II he carries
any drugs at all. He Is pictured
surrounded by toy trains and sand
wicheS.
Women e-e among the chief buy
ers OF the returned comics" deal
ers say. Whether 1t is the lure o.
the bargain prices or the desire 4
get even with somebody, dealers
find II hard to say.
At any rate, women, young ans
old. throng the comic counters anc
grab with glee the highly-coloreS
bits Of paper. The old fashioned
lace valentines with their sacchar'
inc sentiments r left practically
untouched on a nearby counter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
-Four Giro les
HoLdMeeting

Circles Of the Presbyterian church
we're entertained on Monday with
a good attendance present at each
meeting. Mrs. w. b. Walton was
hostess TO Circle One with four
teen members and two guests pres
ent. A study lesson on Chapters
l4-l5 o fthe Book Of Romans was
given. The devotional was led by
Mrs. L. A. Boorye and the lesson
was in charge OF Mrs. Clyde Tandy.
Mrs. A. c.. Dietel entertained
fifteen members OF Circle Two
With Mrs. II. II. Banker leading
the devotionals and Mrs. II. w
Blake leading the lesson.
Circle Three met In the home OF
Mrs. Cleve Tandy with Mrs. Mark
French assisting hostess. There
we're eighteen members present
and one guest. Mrs. Nora Douglas
led devotionals and Mrs. Edward
McChesney had charge Of the les
son. Special entertainment came
in the form OF a reading BY Miss
Elizabeth Ann Tandy. entitled
"Unawares.'
The Evening Circle was enter
tanned By Mrs Lois Bartlett with
eight present for the session. De-
voti0nals were led by Mrs. Jos
Lindaberry. Mrs. G. Lamberth led
the lesson.
Refreshments were served by each
hostess following the meeting and
all circles enjoyed a social hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10

Meetings Of
-Four Circles

Attendance at the various circle
meetings Of the Methodist MS
Sionary Society numbered forty nlne
on Monday, with three hostesses
entertaining in their homes and
one at the church.
Circle one met with Mrs. Dan
keller In her home on Lincoln
street with nine members present
Devotionals were lead BY Mrs. =.
II. Trimble following which Mrs.
J. X. Bull led a discussion on the
New Day in Missionary Enterprise,
She was assisted BY Mrs. Z. Z.
Black and Mrs. Sterling Fisher.
Mrs. c.. S. Stell was hostess 70
, eight members and three visitors
Of Circle TWO at her home on
Elizabeth street. The lesson was
led by Mrs. ". r. Morris assisted
BIZ Mrs. Sewell and Mrs. Santel
Members al Circle Three were
entertained by Mrs. George Easter
ly at the church. with ten present
and three visitors. Mrs. McBryde
led the Consolation and Mrs. Glib
son gave the missionary topic. Mrs
B z. Walters read the story Of
The Prodigal Son" in Statinnis
Life OF Christ.
The Young Matrons circle me-
with Mrs. II. G.. II. Weinert with
eleven members. three visitors anc
three new members present. Mrs
Outlaw led the lesson. Mrs. JET
ferv's had charge OF the mission
topic and Mrs. Sam Hughston LED
the mission study.
Each hostess served dainty re-
refreshments followed BY a social
hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
Miss Weiner
Is Honoree At
Party

Mrs. II. G. III. WeInert entertain
ed on Saturday afternoon from ?
to $50 ID. m, with q delightful
party complimenting her daughter
Miss Margaret Marie, on her
twelfth birthday. The approaching
st. Valentines Day was noted In
the decorations OF the tables. with
their red and white accessories,
the heart shaped candies and the
many pretty cut flowers, placed
about the rooms where guests
enjoyed games OF bridge and pig.
High score prize In bridge was
awarded Miss Alice Fitch with
consolation going to Miss Janice
Wilson. In the games OF pig. Miss
Mary Beth Starck won first and
Mrs Mary Ruth Craig was awarded
consolation. Delicious refreshments
Of Hawaiian Delight cream and
angel food cake. decorated with
candy hearts. we're served.
1 Guests at this lovely affair were:
Misses Alice Fitch, Marcella Strein.
Josephine Taylor. Janice Wilson.
Mary Ruth Craig. Doris Mckay.
Marjorie Morrison. Katherine
Murphy. Mary Beth Starck. Mary
Louise Murphy. Aline and Virginia
Henderson. Betty Elsrink, Nina
Yturria, Nell Pew, Virginia Run
yon. Doris Carrouthers. Valerie
RoSenthal. Rose Schmeling. Inca
Brulay. Elouise Clark, Katherine
Barnard. Barbara Black. Hazel
Ross Deputy, Hazel Wood. Mary
Lee KOniakowsky OF Harrington,
Dorothy Grove. Dorothy Huffacker
and Elsie Thomas.
Mrs. Weinert was assisted In her
hostess duties bv Mrs. Ford Lock-
cit. Just before the guests departed
the many beautiful gifts. received
by the honoree, were opened and
admired. ;
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
Members Prepare
For Exams on Book

The Woman's Missionary Society
az the Baptist church met on Mon
Gay at the church with fourteen
present for the reading and study
ing OF the missionary book Royal
Service in preparation for exam
nations to be taken when men,
hers are ready for them.
The pastor. Rev. o. L. Smith,
assisted in the reading Of the book.
Members have planned an en-
6ustrial Day" for next week. at
which time they will quilt and
sew.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
Mrs. Newlin Is
Society Hostess

Members of the Central Christian
-hurch Missionary Society met with
IRIS. Newlin at the home Of her
laughter. Mrs. James LaGro on
Monday. There were twenty men,
bcrS present for the program on
India" with Mrs. w. "A. Velten In
charge. Mrs. o. w. Singer led the
devotionals and Mrs. Emory Chris
tian had charge of the social hour.
A delicious refreshment course was
e led by the hostess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
n II HOSTESS
AT HOSPITALITY

The Baptist Missionary society
was entertained at the home OF
MRS. c. @. HART Wednesday after
noql. The house was beautifully
decorated with cut flowers and
ferns. There were ten members pre-
sent to enjoy this hospitality. AT
the end of the meeting, q delicious
salad course. cake and coffee was
served by Mrs. G. G. HART.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
Pupils to Present
Morning Musicale

Pupils Of the Margaret =. Mac
Conachie Studios OF Music, Browns
vile and Harlingen. will appear In
recital at the Capitol Theatre on
Saturday morning February l4th
at ten o'clock. and a cordial in
vitatton is extended to winter
guests as well as townspeople 60
be present.
Through the cooperation Of Mr..
Tanning, II has been made possible
To have this theatre in which to
entertain our winter guests and
friends.
There viii be no admission
charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
Benefit Bridge Party
Planned By Society


A social meeting was held on
Monday by the Altar Society Of
the Sacred Heart church at the
home Of Mrs. Ford Lorkett with
ten present for the afternoon. Mrs.
Augustine Celaya. ST., read a chap
ter on the Missions Of Southwest
Texas.
Plans were discussed for the bene-
fit bridge party to be given Mon
day at the home Of Mrs. George K.
Aziz. Everyone Is cordially invited
to attend and reservations may be
made BY calling Mrs. Eugene Rich
ards. Mrs. Harry Hollowell or Mrs.
Aziz. The playing is to begin at
three O'Clock. Members also wish
TO announce that they r ready to
take orders for Easter eggs.
The hostess served delicious re-
treatments IN her guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
STREET
BOOSTER CLUB TOPIC

The Booster club held their reg
ular luncheon at the Poge building
Wednesday with twenty-one men,
bers present The subject mostly
discussed was the crawling Of the
streets. The railroad companies have
made the city a proposition that
they viii furnish the gravel for the
streets. The Booster club Is planning
to work In connection with the city
council and get their main streets
grayeled Immediately.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10
Sncietv Calend
Wcdnesday

Wednesday
Self Culture club Is meeting with
Mrs. Charles Watson.
Brisca club with Mrs. Francisco
Barrera Guerra.
Mrs. Dean Porter is entertaining
members OF the Wednesday bridge
club.
Just-Sew club members viii meet
with Mrs. MacPage Null.
Cotillion club with Miss RoSalis
Kibbe.
Elite club with Miss Amelia
Barrera.
The Grammar School PIT. "A
will hold a meeting at four D.. m
at the school building.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-10

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10. Up
Valentines tipped with venom are
flooding the market this year.
The old comic has come back,
but in more sophisticated, cynical
EuIse. The 1891 comic Valentine
touches with broad satire current