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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26
SOUTHERN MARYLAND SOCIETY
TO BERMUDA JULY is

Bermuda bound, more than 100 men,
bers and guests of the Southern Mary
land Society will leave Baltimore at 1
A. NJ. July 10 on special train for
New York, where they viii board a
steamship for the tenth annual cruise
of the society
AT 10 A. NJ. the ship will leave New
York, arriving at Bermuda two days
later. The first day on the island will
be spent at golf courses, tennis courts
and bathing beaches. and at night tbs
Southern Marylanders will be guests
at banquet in Hamilton
On July IS the group viii leave Ber-
muda and will arrive in New York two
days later. They will proceed imme-
diately to Baltimore by special train.
]. Spence Howard is president of
the society and Bennett Grain is the
general chairman of the cruise COM
mittee.
This is the first time the society has
undertaken such long trip. In the
past the cruise has been down the
Chesapeake or on other nearby bodies
of water.
A number of persons who lived out
side of Maryland and have bought
Colonial residences in Maryland viii
join the cruise.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26
Strange Fish Puzzles
French; It's Black Bass

Salon-Sur-Saone, France-A strange
fish-strange to French waters-de-
scribed as looking something like a
trout but tasting like a French river
perch, whose appearance in the Saone
river furnished a first class mystery
for local ANGLERS for several days.
has now been identified. 1t IS the
American black bass.
The other part of the mystery-how
did Mr. Black Bass happen to turn
tourist and come so far from home
Is also cleared up. A certain NJ. Du-
maine who had heard of the excellent
qualities of the American fresh water
fish brought over some specimens and
planted them in his private fish pond.
One day the bank Of the pond broke
down and let several of the black
bass out into the creek that flowed
alongside. Down the creek swan the
adventurous Americans and into the
Saone.
This story has a happy ending. The
Frenchmen who caught the foreign
fish, took them home and fried them,
found them delicious, a shade better
than any native fish in the opinion
of some experts. So the local anglers
demand that the government stock all
French rivers with the American
black bass.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26
Broke Jail

Two colored boys WOO had been COM
mitted to Jail for petty offences made
their escape early on Sundaysnorning
during the tempory absence OF the
jailor. Sheriff Nicholson was appffs-
ed of their escape and effected their
capture in the vicinity of Waldorf on
the afternoon of the same day. The
The criminals who were not locked up
in cells tied string to broom stick
and by skillful manouvering got it
around an axe which was lying near
the door on the outside and pulled it
close enough for them to reach it and
with it succeeded in breaking the lock
on the CRATE door thus making their
escape. Fortunately they were seen
shortly afterwards and their capture
resulted.
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Acknowledgements

A very pretty home wedding was
celebrated at noon yesterday, Thurs
day, June 9th, at the home of Mrs.
A. M. Carpenter near Wayside, in the
fifth district ofth county. Rev. John
NJ. Topd, the venerable rector former
ly of William and Mary Parish per-
formed the ceremony. The contract
ing parties were Mr.. Warren M.
Albrittain and Miss Albrita NJ. Car
penter. After the wedding the couple
took the afternoon train for short
honeymoon trip. The young bride
is the eldest daughter of the late
Frank G. Carpenter, and Mrs. Alberta
NJ. Carpenter, and has been engaged
as teacher of the public school at
Newburg, for some time past and is
a charming and attractive young lady.
Nj. Albrittain, the groom is the eff
Gent. courteous and popular deputy
clerk of the Circuit Court, and is the
eldest son of ExSheriff J. w. Albrit-
tain. All who know the popular and
happy young bride and groom will
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26
"HEIR" TO MILLIONS
IS FREED OF FRAUD
But Australian Estate Still
Seems Far Away.

Minneapolis, AIinn.-William Will
son, laborer, whose stated belief that
he was heir to an immense fortune
first brought him year of fattering
attention and then plunged him into
difficulties with the law, is free man
again.
The court had decided he was not
guilty of defrauding an innkeeper, but
the $131, 100000 inheritance supposed
ly left him by an Australian uncle
seemingly was as far as ever from be-
ing reality.
If he retained any hopes of even
tually getting the fortune, he was
keeping them to himself. His one
wish, he said, was to be left alone.
Wants to Forget It.
DO you still think you will get the
money!" he was asked
Il don't want to talk about it any
more" he replied. 1--WE had enough
excitement about this, and 1 want to
forget it,
The trial that climaxed Wilson's
dreams of great wealth took place be-
fore Judge Luther Youngdahl in Mu-
nicipal court, where he was tried on
complaint preferred by A i. Deille,
manager of the Maryland hotel who
charged that the defendant owed
$3.50.
Wilson and his wife were the only
witnesses for the defense. Both de-
clared that who the story of Wilson'S
fortune became nown, they were per-
suaded to remain at the hotel Both
declared that they wanted to leave,
but were dissauded.
Wilson denied emphatically that he
intended to cheat anybody.
.Deike testified that he had gone to
Wilson several times and asked for
money to pay the hotel bill He said
the man put him Off
Persuaded to Remain.
"He told me he was expecting
money from Australia" Deike testi-
fed. 81 asked him whom he was going
to get the money from and he said an
uncle. He gave me the name of a
firm of attorneys he said was in sgd
ney, Australia. cabled to Sydney
and found there was no such firm.
After that he moved out of the hotel
suddenly"
Wilson, on the stand, recounted the
story he had told on other occasions
that of meeting a stranger who told
him his uncle had left him fortune
in Australia. He later moved into the
Maryland hotel.
IT told the manager two months
after we moved in that the bill was
getting too big" Wilson testified. 81
said ought to get job and go to
work. He told me not to mind, just
to stay where I was.''
II never intended to defraud any
body in my life" he added. 81 In
tend to pay every dime owe the
hotel"
When the testimony was ended,
Judge Youngdahl said he could see
no evidence of fraud and pronounced
Wilson not guilty.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26

MIR. Cecil Farrall, spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr., and T. r. Farrall
this town.
Miss Naomi HUNT, of So Gather
ines Normal Institute, Baltimore, is
at her home in La Plata for the Sum-
mer.
A fish dinner on Port Tobacco Creek
is atfording much enjoyment today to
a number of young folks Of both sexes.
Mr.. George E. Hamilton, of the
Washington City bar, and family, are
the guests of the Misses Hamilton,
Prospect Hill"
A regular meeting of the Charles
County Circulating Library Associ-
alton will be held in the Town Hall
on Wednesday next at 4:30 O'Clock.
Chapel Point our popular summer
resort will open on Sunday, June 80,
with large excursion from Washing
ton after which regular excursions
will run to that resort.
Messsrs r. Edelen, Henry, and
Frank Hamilton, Richard H. Edelen,
VIM. Queen and Stone Posey, students
Rock Hill College, are at their re-
spective homes in the county, to spend
their vacation
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Foot Tournament and Ball

The attention of the Public is called
to the advertisement of the foot tourna-
ment and ball to be given at Waldorf,
on Thursday, July 4, 1901. 1t will
be under the management of Mr.. Ed.
Howard which is a sufficient guarantee
of its success. Let the boy run and
be sure and take your children and
you'll be happy in their enjoyment.
Knights fee 25c. Just think two dol
lars to each of the successful knights.
We commend this affair and hope
you will take your children. The bal
will be for grown people as we'll as the
children.
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essential cause.

essential cause.
On July 4th an immense, patriotic,
pyrotechnic display will be staged as
a special attraction. And after Wit
Messing this thrilling and inspiring
showing of fireworks one will be able
to understand how Frances Scott Key
unleashed the muse that gave US our
national anthem.
Don't hesitate! Resolve now to at
tend every night from the opening
balloon ascension at seven o'clock
until the Dance Orchestra plays Home
Sweet Home at-well somewhat later.
And word to the wise, Come early
for:
When Noah saile9the waters blue,
He had his troubles. same as you,
For forty days he drove the ark
Before he found place to park.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26
Woman Jailer in Paris to
Be Made Officer of Legion

Parls.-Slster Leonie, superior of
st. Lazare prison, the women's goal
in Paris, is about to be promoted an
officer of the Legion of Honor. Sister
Leonie took up her duties at st.
Lazare GO years ago. She saw the
commune and all its horrors. She
comforted the beautiful spy, Mata
Hari, before she faced the firing party,
and 1t was she who received her last
condolences. She has had In her
charge Therese Humbert, Nine. Bees
sarabo 1.-THE trunk murderess), Nine.
Steinheil, and many other figures Of
famous trials.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26

The Governor on Saturday last APP
poinsed upon the recommendation of
the Republican State Central Commit
tee of this county, Capt. 4. H. Bos.
well, as Supervisor of Election, vice
the late S. G. Lancaster, deceased
Capt. Boswell is very competent. is OF
high standing in the county, and his
appointment therefore gives general
satisfaction.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26

One of the featured articles of the
Magazine of next Sundays Washing
ton Star concerns 1.-The New Wash
ington''-the Nations Capital as it
will appear when the great building
program is completed. But this is
only one of score of delightful fea-
lures in the Magazine, so order your
copy of next Sundays Washington
Star from your newsdealer today.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26

Mr.. w. B. Posey, Tobacco Speci-
alist of the Extension Division, Un,-
versity of Maryland was in the county
last week visiting tobacco beds in
fected with Downey Mildew or Blue
Mold. This is new disease of to-
bacco beds that has made its first
appearance in Maryland this year and
it is the opinion of plant disease men
that its damage will be confined chief
ly to the beds and will do but very
little damage, if any, in the fields
after transplanting
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26

G. E. Wise and H. Z. Besley, Agri-
cultural Engineers from the Extension
Division, University of MARYLAND,
were in the county last week assisting
some OF the farmers to establish water
supply systems on their farms and in
their homes. The services of these
men can be secured through the County
Agent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26
LOCAL sREvITIEs

Attention is called to the notice of
scholarship appointments to be made
by the trustees of McDonough Charity
School, which appears elsewhere in
this paper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26
THIRTY YEARS AGO

join with us in congratulations and
we'll wishes for their future happiness
and success in life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26

Mrs. r. @. Williams and children,
of Detroit, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs p. p Williams.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-26

Captain and Mrs. E A, Cobey and
children were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
P. 2. Williams on Sunday.
Don't forget June 29th to July 5tb.,
are the days of The Fireman's Carni-
val.
Mrs. John Reeder, of Newburg en-
tertained at bridge on Saturday last.
Miss Katherine Posey, daughter of
DR.. Aubrey Posey, left on Wednesday
for College Park, where she has enter
ed for the Summer course.
Mrs. Adrian Budd and son, of
Washington, spent several days dur
ing the week with Mrs. Clara Budd.
Mrs. Joseph Y. Gayle will arrive
Saturday to spend some time at her
home near this town.
On planning your summer outings,
remember Trinity Festival, the last
Thursday in July the thirteenth. See
advertisement later.
Mrs. P. D. Brown and daughters left
Sunday for an extended visit to Hend-
erson, Kentucky,
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Captain and Mrs. E A, Cobey and
children were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
p. 2. Williams on Sunday.
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Don't forget June 29th to July 5tb.,
are the days of The Fireman's Carni-
val
Evening star., 1931-12-13
Missouri Delegation to
Attend State Society

The Missouri State Society will open
its social season with its annual con-
gressional reception at the Washington
Hotel, In the Hall of the Nations, Satur-
day, at s:30 O'Clock pm. The Secretary
OF Agriculture and Mrs. Hyde, the SEN
ators and Representatives Of Missouri,
together with their wives will be in the
receiving line with the officers Of the
society as honored guests.
The officers for the l93l-1s32 season
are President, Representative L. @.
Dyer; vice presidents, Representative w.
L. Nelson, Mrs. Bessie Parker Brugge-
man, and Mr.. John B. Gordon; treas
urer Mr.. w. w. Badgley; secretary.
Mrs. Otis J. Rogers.
The Missouri delegation to be hon.
ored includes Senator Harry B. Hawes
and Senator Roscoe c. Patterson. also
Representative M A. Romje. Repre-
sentative Ralph F. Lozier, Representa-
tive Jacob L. Milligan, Representative
David Hopkins, Representative Joseph
B. Shannon, Representative G. c. Dick
inson, Representative william L. Nelson,
Representa- tive Clarence Cannon, Rep
resentative H. r. Niedringhaus, Rep
resentative John J. Cochran, Repre-
sentative LeonidaS c. Dyer, Representa-
tive Clyde Williams, Representative
Evening star., 1931-12-13
Chapter D. A. R. Holds
Christmas Meetino

Miss Alice Drake will be guest art st
at the Christmas meeting of Constitu-
ton Chapter, D. A. r, to be held at
Stoneleigh Court, Tuesday evening
Miss Drake will give a reading. "A
Meditation on st. Ann" suggested by
the painting called THE Meeting at
the Golden Gate" by the artist Giotto.
Miss Drake will also tell the The Story
OF Christmas blending of Hebrew
and Persian legends and the Gospel
Accorolng to st. Luke" Mrs. Jewell
Downs will present Mr.. Earl Nails
tenor, who will sing "Gesubambino !
Silent Night, Holy Night" The meet
ing will be presided over by Mrs r
Richard Gasch, the regent.
Evening star., 1931-12-13
State Society Giving
Friday Night Gard PARTY

Natives Of Connecticut and their
friends will make up several tables for
an entertaining evening of cards at
their Christmas card party to be held
Friday, at $3.50 O'Clock pm, at the
Thomas Circle Club, 1926 Massachusetts,
avenue. Prizes are to be awarded to
those having highest scores. Guests are
requested to bring their own cards.
A novel feature of the party will be
the Christmas tree. All guests are re-
quested to bring an inexpensive gift to
be placed on the tree. These will be
distributed during the evening.
All Connecticut people residing in the
city are cordially invited to come and
enjoy real entertaining Connecticut"
Christmas party. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned from Mr.. Edward J. Lang, presi-
dent Of the society, ISIS Thirteenth
street northwest.
Evening star., 1931-12-13

James r. Fulbright, Representative Joe
], Manlove and Representative william
z. Barton.
Mrs. Leonidas c. Dyer, wife of the
president of the society, and Mrs. Ed
ward D. Hays, chairman of the Hostess
Committee, win have assisting them
Mrs. Paul Bestor, MRS. Marion e.
Rhodes, Mrs. James L. Baity and Mrs
Nat L. Lacy.
MRS. Charles P. Keyser is chairman
OF the Entertainment Committee and
Mr.. Elton Marshall Is in charge of
Finance.
The members of the Floor Committee
are Mr.. Albert Conradin, Mr.. Werner
Mueller, Mr.. j, H. Pearson and MIR.
Ernest E. Hall
Besides dancing there viii be cards
for those who wish to play.
Evening star., 1931-12-13
Reception and Dance
For Pennsvlvanians

The Pennsylvania Society of WASH
ington, D. c., will hold its first recen-
ton and dance of the Winter season
in the Hall Of Nations of the Hotel
Washington Friday evening, Decem-
ber 19.
Representative Darrow, president of
the society, is making arrangements for
an interesting program of entertain
ment, and the dance program will be
under the direction of Representative
Wolfenden and Representative Ieech
Evening star., 1931-12-13

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Evening star., 1931-12-13

To give them time to get rid of the
effects of methylated spirits which they
consumed before starting a row at Had
oington, Scotland Bailie Davidson or
dered married couple imprisoned for
five days.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-04
Woman Flyer Waits
For Good Weather

NEW YORK, June A. U.R)-Ruth
Nichols scanned the weather reports
today in preparation for the start
of the first leg of her greatest ad-
venture-a transatlantic solo flight
in the veteran Lockheed Vega which
has carried her to several new rec
ords.
This flight, she hopes, will be no
exception. The Wasp motor has
been "rejuvenated' to energize 600
horsepower, the unnamed white and
gold monoplane has had every strut
and vital spot scrutinized by Clar-
ence Chamberlin, her adviser. and
the gasoline capacity has been in
creased to $40 gallons-sufficient
for from 5000 to 4500 miles.
Miss Nichols expects to soar
across the Atlantic from Harbor
Grace, Newfoundland, for an un-
announced destination in Europe at
a greater speed than that attained
by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh on
his pioneer passage.
The date of the flight has not
been decided definitely, but it prob
ably will take place before the end
OF the month, possibly much sooner,
it was indicated
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-04
ITEMS OF NEWS FROM HEBER

Champion accompanied them back
to Los Angeles where she will visit
her daughter, Mrs. Marcia Breth OF
Santa Monica.
Mrs. Tillie Faust, Mrs. Minnie
Switzerland and two children are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. S d. Cley-
enger at Meloland.
Florence Sherlock of Seeley spent
Sunday with Juanita Majors.
Mrs. Z R. Cheser returned from
Long Beach Saturday greatly i'm
proved in health.
Rev. Barron left for Los Angeles
Monday to be with his wife and
daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Gavin and Mrs.
Denham were dinner guests Sunday
of Mrs. Sadie Fishburn.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ H Gavin are
in La Mesa on a business trip.
r. Robertson and family left for
San Diego Thursday where Mrs
Robertson is to enter the hospital
to be operated upon. Mr.. Robert
son returned Saturday.
Joe Martin, True Chapel
Charles Ewing spent Friday at ia
cumba with Walter Rasor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Mahaney and
children of Imperial were evening
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M
Wood Tuesday.
Mrs. Clyde Rodgers and Mrs.
Claude Terrence were FL Centro
shoppers Monday.
Mrs. John Lane and children and
Mrs. A. NJ. Wood and children were
all day visitors at the Barnes home
Saturday, as were also Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Hubback and children of
Plaster City.
Mr.. and Mrs Bruce Miller have
gone to San Diego for the summer.
Mrs. Miller is principle of Heber
school.
Mrs. Annie Wilson from San Di-
ego is spending a few days with
her niece, Mrs. Laura Orr.
R. Robertson was dinner guest OF
Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs Tuesday.
Mrs. George James and children
dCCOlllE'dlAlCQ O5 wi anu MI ..
Wesley Wood and daughter leave
this Wednesday morning for Long
Beach to spend the summer.
Mrs. Oscar Hester and young
daughter visited friends in Heber
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. BoYee and
son Burt attended the New River
school exercises Wednesday eve
ming. the children of the school
giving their teachers, Mr. and Mrs.
c. E. Gober a towel shower.
Mrs. Ray Barnes visited Mr.. and
Mrs Alvin Kouns of Brawley
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Gillespie visited
friends in San Diego Saturday and
Sunday
Mrs. Ted Fetters and children,
]. c. and lone, were Heber visitors
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurel Hunt and
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-04
LENORA holland
Press Staff Correspondent

Mrs. Laura j. Orr will spend
most OF the summer in Europe. She
will sail from Quebec June 20 on
the Empress of Australia and will
visit England, Holland, Belgium,
France, Switzerland and Italy.
Arriving in Paris on July 4th
from there she will take side trip
to the Alps. She will return on the
Empress of France disembarking
from Cherburg and arrive in the
United States in August.
The Ladies Aid of Heber met with
Mrs .Tozer. Thursday, May %. for
their final meeting of the church
year. After the business meeting a
Bible name game was enjoyed by
all. A Bible history contest fol-
lowed. The contest was won by
Mrs. R. w. Thompson who received
one of Mrs. Tozer's marvellous an
gel food cakes as a prize. Miss
Frances Williams of Holtville then
favored the group with solo ac-
companied by Mrs. c.. D. Thomp-
son. The meeting closed with a
luncheon Of home made delicacies.
Those in attendance were Rev N.
G.. Barren, Mrs. M. L. Gavin, Mrs.
R. w. Thompson, Mrs. Essie Knapp,
Mrs. Laura Orr, Mrs. Williams and
daughter Frances of Holtyille, Mrs.
Premise Porter Mrs. John Briggs,
Mrs. Earl Fleming, Mrs. Sadie Fish
burn, Mrs. Denham, Mrs. Gladys
Frandsen, Mrs. OWE Vogel, Mrs.
Albert Jacobs, Mrs. Ruth Thomp-
Sonn.
In token of the completion of a
successful year of work each guest
was presented with a gift from the
president, Mrs. c. D. Thompson.
Mrs. Gladys Frandsen and little
son, Carl, and Mrs. Albert Jacobs
and son, Hugh Albert, spent We'd
nesday in El Centro, the former
with Mrs. Waldon and the latter
with Mrs. Charles Salim.
j. c. Sharpe of El Centro was a
Thursday evening caller at the
Albert Jacobs home.
Mrs. Grady Nealy and son jim
ME, Of FL Centro, spent Thursday
with her sister, Mrs. Herman Wood
who has been sick.
Memorial Day visitors to El Gen.
tro were Mrs. J. c. Shropshire and
daughters, Bonnie Bell and Doris
Mrs. Gladys Frandsen and son
Carl. Mrs. H. o. Wood and son
Lynn. and Mrs. Edith Jacobs and
son Hugh Albert, who visited with
Mrs. Woods sisters, Mrs. Earl Mad
dox and Mrs. Grady Nealy.
Miss Marguerite Anderson o I
Glendale, Calf. visited Mrs M. P
Champion for the weekend. Miss
Anderson is with an exclusive mil
liner shop in Los Angeles and is
the niece of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Landreth., Also visiting Mrs. Cham
pion were L. E. Manning of Wal
nut Park, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Landreth of Hollywood. Mrs.