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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
The Fair A Success

An unusually bright and sunny day
marked the opening Of the Charles
County Fair Thursday Of last week.
Exhibits of great interest and number
were on display and the outstanding
features on the program were the Alb
letic events and stunts for the school
children and grown-ups; the results of
which may be found in another column
Of the paper.
The attendance OF Governor Alberto.
Richie, Mr. OConnor and other men,
bers of the State and local Democratic
Party drew good crowd on Friday,
the addresses made by them being
greatly enjoyed by all present. This
being Democratic Day at the Fair,
the Queen. Miss Lenora Garner, was
escorted to her throne and crowned
by the Governor.
The Ladies in-waiting to Queen Nico.
tina; Misses Nancy wigly, of Queen
Anne County, Mary Lee Duval, of
Prince George, Genevi=ve Anderson, Of
Calvert and Jean Trice OF st Mary's,
we're escorted by members OF the party.
The pageant, THE Court Of the
Magic Weed" depicting the growth
and transportation of tobacco in South
ern Maryland was then presented to
the Queen and her Court
Dispute tho over hanging clouds
which threatened to mar the occasion
on Saturday, the closing day of the
Fair, it was climaxed by one of the
largest crowds Cd record in attendance
This was known as Republican ay"
and the main feature and drawing at
traction was the presence of Hon.
Harry W, Nice, Republican Nominee
for Governor and Senator Joseph L.
France. These distinguished guests
were entertained at luncheon at Bowl
ing's Hotel by the Young Republican
League of Charles County OF which
MIR. James B. Monroe, Candidate for
the House OF Delegates Is president
On this day. Mr.. Nice crowned and
escorted the Queen and DR.. France
attended her ladies In waiting Follow
ing the coronation, Mr.. Joseph A. Will
mer, the Republican nominee for Con-
gress from the fifth Congressional Dis
trict, introduced the speakers of the
day, Mr.. Nice and DR., France, both Ct
whom were greeted by rousing ap-
plause from the crowd. -
AT the conclusion Of the speeches, the
pageant was repeated, giving splen-
did portrayal of the customs and man
nsrs of Southern Maryland several
centuries ago.
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Frank Wheeler

Frank Wheeler, about 10 years OF
age, most respectable and polite old
colored citizen of Newburg, died at the
home of his son in Washington, Sun
day, Sept, 30th. Burial took place at
Shiloh NJ. E. Cemetery Wednesday
afternoon.
Uncle Frank" as he was known by
all. raised large family Of children
and grandchildren, he was one with
generosity and feeling, especially for
any one of his own race whom he
thought in need, and he will be hard to
replace. He had the record of work
ing with the contractors who built the
first state road in the Southern part of
the County, had been in the employ of
the State Roads Commission ever since
as patrolman. For number of years
he had acted as foreman of about fifteen
men and took great pride in his Sec
tions, being willing to work day or
night to keep them clear.
1t is sad to note the passing of his
type Of colored citizen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
Fire Prevention Week
October 9TH to 14th

Throughout the year our attention is
called TO the horrors Of fire both on
land and sea. During this week every
man, VIC man and child ought TO PLAY a
part in seeking to prevent loss by Ere
Fire prevention is a social welfare pro
blem. when plant burns, its payroll
stops and the purchasing power Of the
community drops.
Much can be done in homes and bus.
ness places in the matter Of aboljshin0
fire hazards. The beating system
shoul d be checked as % Prevent fires
frop1 faulty chimheys. spss and such
hazards as are stssn overlooked.
In business Eouses special emphasis
ought to be dressed in keeping clean
the premlss and disposing Of all rub
bisna ,wIste and combustible materials.
A good slogan is to make war on fire
the yearround.
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Southern County News

The meeting of the Glasva P. T. A.
which was held Tuesday night was
attended by $50 members. Following a
business meeting, delightful refresh
ments were served, and the evening
was quite social success.
Mrs. W. q. Hickey, OF Popes Greek
spent Friday in Baltimore on shop
ping trip.
Mrs. H. L. Rue and children, Of
Washington were the guests of Mrs.
a. s. Swami at her home in Faulkner
Saturday.
We are glad to note that little Laura
Low Wathen, Is month old daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. Leo Wathen, oil
Faulkner, who Is in Gallinger Hospital
with diptheia is improving rapidly,
Mr.. T. W. Wills Sr., Mrs. J.B'
Thompson, Misses Neale Wills and
Caroline Thompson, of Bel Alton and
Mr.. Edward Turner OF Aquasco spent
Sunday in Annapolis.
Mr.. Russell Townshend who Is EN-.
ployed by the Hearst Magazine Com
pany has returned to Atlanta. Ga,
where he ia stationed. after spending
his vacation with his parents at their
home in Bel Alton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
Base Ball

The first contest Of the Indiln Head
VS. "All Stars" three game series, at
Indian Head last Sunday, enabled local
fans to witness one of the most evenly
matched and interesting ball games OF
the season. Indian Head defeated the
All-Sts-s in this first game by the close
score OF 2 to l. Dolly Millar twirl
ed for Indian Head, while Clements of
Leonardtown toed the rubber for the
All-Stars; these two pitchers certain.
ly exhibited fine pitchers duel during
the entire game and it was anybody 5
ball game until the last man was out
A temporary collapse of the All Star
indeld during one inning, enabled the
Indians to score their talhes, which
proved the winning margin.
Next Sunday, October I. indian Head
and the All.Star team will meet in the
second game Of the series at Indian
Head with Ed. Edelen being assigned
the role to even the count for the
All-Stars.
Before Sundays game. Mr.. Raymond
j. Mates, and Mr.. Thomas P. Nc
Donage, President and vice-President
OF the Southern Maryland League, will
present the Indian Head Club with the
Reach Trophy, which officially crowns
them as League Champions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
Athletic Events At
The Fair

The athletic events and stunts for
school children and grown up persons,
held the FIRST day Of the Fair. proved
most popular. This program was ar
ranged and managed by Mr.. Thomas
p. McDonagh. A prize was given the
winner Of first place in each event. The
winners in each event follows:
Sack race, under ten years, 1st.
Stephen Lyon, 3rd Peter Mcdowell, La
Plata School; 2nd Walter Wetherald,
Bryantown.
Potato race, under ten years. list
Jean Mcdowell, 3rd Helen Bowling,
La Plata School; 2nd Jean Gardiner,
Waldorf School.
Novelty race, boys elementary, LIST
Louis Hicks, La Plata; 2nd Robert
Martin, Glasva; 3rd Joseph Weleh,
Sacred Heart.
Novelty race, girls elementary, LIST
Dorothy Mcdowell 2nd Mildred Robey
La Plata Schools; 3rd Hilda Hindle,
Sacred Heart School.
Base running, High School boys,
LIST Archie St. Clair, time 1914 seconds;
End Franklin Goldsmith, time 16 sec.
onds 3rd Richard Narkley, time 1914
seconds. These three boys are pupils
OF La Plata School.
Dodge ball throw, High School girls
LIST Eleanor Higdon, distance rs #.
9 in Glasva School; End Hilda Willett,
distance II #. 8 in. 3rd Mable Han
cock distance So #. in, La Plata
School.
Terrapin race, LIST Margaret Brown,
Sacred Heart, End Francis Murphy, La
Plata School, 3rd Leonore Garner,
Glasva School.
Frog Hop. list odelia Gruss, distance
8 it, 10 in. End Joseph Gruss, distance
7 #. 4 in, 3rd Edith Cooksey, distance
I #.
Rolling Pin throw, LIST Mrs. Arthur
Cox, of White Plains. Mrs. Cox made
perfect score. Ten women tied for
second place with score of 33f per
cent perfect.
Balloon race for men, 1st Professor
Milton NJ. Somers, End John Swami,
3rd William Gardiner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

State OF Maryland, State Roads Com
mission-Notice to Contractors-Na-
tional Recovery Highway Project
Under the provisions of Section 204
of the National Industrial Recovery
Act SEALED PROPOSALS for the
Improvement of one section of road
way as follows:
Charles County-Contract CHI 157-1-s2
Federal Aid Project No. NRs-35s
1855: From point on the Mason
Spring Chicamuxen Road at Marbury
towards Pisgah. Ia distance Of LIE
miles. (Gravel.)
The employment agency for furnish.
ing labor on the above project is, Ma
tional Unemployment Officer, Metropoli
tan Building, Hyattsville, Md.
The minimum hourly wage to be paid
by the contractor on the above project
shall be for unskilled labor $3.50; in
termediate grade. 50. As; and for skill.
ed labor, S0.75. The attention Of bid
ders is directed to the special pro.
visions covering subletting and assigns
ing of contract and to the use Of mater
ials.
A certificate Of compliance, which Is
incorporated in and made part of the
Special Provisions, shall be signed BY
all bidders, in accordance with Execu
tive Order No. 6646, issued by the
President on March IA, 1884 Only
bids in which the certificate has been
signed shall be considered or accepted.
The contractor to whom the award Is
made shall require subcontractors
and deAlers furnishing equipment,
materials, and supplies to sign similar
certificates before making awards to or
purchases from such subcontractors or
dealers, copies of which shall be fur
nished to the contracting officer.
will be received by the State Roads
Commission at its Offices, Federal Re-
serve Bank Building, Calvert and Lex.
ington Sts,, Baltimore, Maryland, un-
til II M. on the 18th day OF October,
1884, at which time and place they will
be publicly opened and read. PRE-
QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS RE
CURED.
Bids must be made upon the blank
proposal form which, with specitica
tons and plans will be furnished by the
Commission upon application and cash
payment of $l.o0, for each separate
project, as hereafter no charges will be
permitted.
No bids will be received unless &C.
companied by certified check, pay
able to the State Roads Commission Of
Maryland, as required by Sec, 6, Chap.
ter $50. Acts of 1881, of the amount a.
set forth in the proposal form.
The successful bidder will be requir
ed to give bond. and comply with the
Acts Of the General Assembly Of Mary
land, respecting contracts.
The Commission reserves the riRhs
to reject any and all bids.
BY ORDER of the s:ate Roads
Commission this End day Of October,
1884.
L. s'sgsVARgl sis'stasE,
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Joseph Hill

Joseph Hill, 81 years old colored
citizen, died at his home near Way
side, Sunday, Sept. 9th. Requiem
Mass was said Tuesday Sept, llah at
$50 A. NJ. at holy Ghost Catholic
Church, Issue, by Rev. Father Gun
ningham.
The deceased leaves his widow, five
sons and twenty-four grand children
to mourn his loss.
His pallbearers we're: william Kelly
Albert and Richard Sly, Raymond
Hill, and Anthony Butler.
Charles Robey had charge Of the
funeral arrangements.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
Nazarene Church Has
Noted Revival Workers

An old fashioned revival has been
in progress at the Nazarene Church in
Indian Head.
The workers are Rev. Il. N. DECKER
son known as the Race Horse Evang-
elist and the special singers are Rus.
sell and Leons Metcalf and son of Ian
sing, Mich.
This party of workers are nationally
known and have great reputation as
successful Evanglists.
We urge the people to come early
and not to miss this opportunity to
hear these great speakers and singers.
Every mite at 1880 p. m. Sundays IL
a. m. and I:30 p. m. until Oct. 18th,
Every body welcome.
The Church of The Nazarene.
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Registration

Tuesday registration of voters took
place throughout the County. The pre-
portion Of increase was largely in
favor Of the Republicans. Next Tues
day will be Registration day again.
Bear this fact in mind and every Re-
publican who is not registered should
do SO. It is his last opportunity.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
To Be In Pageant

Those who have been chosen to rel
present Charles County in the BaIti.
more Stadium Pageant are: Mrs. Bruce
Matthews as Duchess, who will! be at
tended by Misses Eleanor Higdon, Of
Wayside and Betty Gill Ede.en, OF
Bryantown as maids Of honor; Mr..
Harry Moreland. of Waldorf, who will
act as standard bearer and little Miss
Jane Wilmer and John c. Handbook
as pages.
The Pageant is to be staged Friday
and Saturday nights, it is a celebra-
ton in honor Of the three hundredth
anniversary of the founding Of Mary
land, over 5000 persons from Balti-
more and the Counties Of the State will
take part.
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Pacifisn and War

Gilbert K. Chesterton, the noted
Briton. has written for the magazine
Of next Sundays Washington Star
"Pacifsm and the War to Come"-a
startling opinion OF conditions today.
This is one of score OF features in the
order your copy of The
Star for Sunday. oct, Z.
from your newsdealer today.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
Bushes. Change.

Messrs. Bowling and Blackjack
have removed from the store house OF
Mr.. P. R. Willis Of Bel Alton, and have
rented and will occupy the store house
Of Fowler, Wills and Co at Bel Alton
and Messrs. Fowler and Ryce have
rented the store house Of Mr. F. R.
Wills and will occupy the same in the
future,
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service to the State Of Maryland, this
opportunity with its bright promises
and its dangers too, as applied to our
party today, has been we'll expressed
by the late Senator John ]. Indalls,
master of English, in his code to
Opportunity" in which he said:
"Soon or late
l knock unbidden once atevery gate
II sleeping wake: if feasting rise
before
turn away. 1t is the hour of fate.
And they who follow me reach every
state
Mortals desire and conquer
every foe. -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
r. v. Cooksey Chosen
Candidate For State
Senate

As we go to press we are pleased to
announce that we have received word
Of Mr.. Robert V. Cooksey's nomination
by the State Central Committee as
candidate to fill the position of Senate
in place of Mr.. Charles c. Lancaster
who resigned.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
Thirty Years Ago
Appointment

Mr.. F. Wills Posey has been appoint
ed Railroad Agent, at White Plainf.
Some difficulty has been experienced
by the Company in getting a suitable
agent for the place, but now, it is con-
coded, it will be suited.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Mitchell en-
tertained in honor % Gov. Albert G..
Richie and his party who were here
for the Fair at large cocktail party
at their home "Thainston" Friday
evening.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mrs. E. E. Harbough entertained
number of her friends TT bridge party
Monday afternoon in honor of Miss
Jean Glacey, of Nova Scotia, who is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. St.
Clair Campbell, at her home in Mechan
icsville.
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Lost

Mans gold watch with initials J. H.
R. on Fair Grounds or mems dressing
room Friday Sept. 18th, Any inior-
nation regarding same please notify,
John H. Reeder,
, Nswbprg, Nd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05
Report Of Tobacco
Market

Maryland Receipts last week decli =
ed to $40 hogsheads, while sales total
ed ISIS hogsheads.
Prices on all good grades remain
steady, but a few fancy hogsheads
sold as high as 60 cents.
Maryland-Nondescript, $3a4.50; COM
mon to medium, s5a24.5o; medium to
good ,so5a44 50;good to fine red, s45a5s. so
fancy. s59a60
Seconds-Low to good common$3a9. so
medium, so; good to fine, $25a4O
N. B.-Unsound and badly mixed
packages are 2a3c lower.
STOCK IN WAREHOUSES;
Md. Ohio Total
Stock January $1,000 GOT 22,697
Receipts since 30, $50 BLOB
Totals 53.063 1877 81, 800
Delivered since 24,251 205 "a, 456
Stocks today 2s,sl2 532 %, s44
SALES
Md. Ohio Total
This Week 1875 1875
Presiously $3.50 25s 2e,2Os
Totals 27.765 259 2s,O24
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Notice

thereby give notice that / will not
be responsible for any debts contract.
ed by any one other than myself.
Adrian Posey Gardiner,
Waldorf, Nd.
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Notice.!

Middle aged colored woman wishes
position with family requiring cooking
and light house work.
NJ. Brady,
La Plata, Nd,
NOTE
Resides on farm adjoining Oakley
on read East Of Ia PlstAl
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Local Brevities

The Nanjemoy P. T. A, will hold an
oyster and salad supper at Nanjemoy
High School on Saturday, October 6,
starting at P. NJ. Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Radcliffe,
Of Cambridge, we're the weekend guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mullen at their
home near Chapel Point,
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Mrs. Carlyle Turner entertained
Mrs. Harry W. Nice and Miss Anna
Barnes at luncheon ather home" Keech
land" Saturday afternoon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Miss Mamie McWilliams, of Balti.
more, spent the past weekend at the
home of Mrs. and Mrs, Brooke Mat
thews.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Misses Louise Gardiner and Marion
Norris have returned TO their homes in
Washington after visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Cecil Gardiner at their home here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Miss Anna Barnes, of Baltimore.
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Barnes at their
home here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Miss Margaret Posey, who is attend
ing the University of Maryland spent
the weekend with her parents, DR.. and
and Mrs. A. A. Posey at their home
here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Reese of Ralti-
more were guests of Mr., and Mrs.
Carlyle Turner for the weekend.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Parker, OF Balti
more spent the week end at "Keech-
land" az the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
CARLYLE Turner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Branson, Of
Washington, visited friends in the
County Sunday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. W r. Clark, of Wash
ington were the guests of Mr.. Clark's
father, Mr. W. r. Clark ST., over the
weekend, they attended the Fair while
here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

The many friends of Mrs. Richard
Bowling are glad to learn that she is
recovering rapidly from an operation
for appendicitis at Providence Hospital.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

DR.. and Mrs. James Nolan were hosts
at delightful cocktail party at their
home before the dance at La Plata
Friday night.
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NOTICE

I will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by anyens but mysel
F. B. Wedding
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Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Wade and
Miss Margaret Wade of Port Tobacco
ipent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Edw.
B. Selby OF Lapdover, Md.
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Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Wills were
hosts at delightful party at their
home Saturday night.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-05

Mrs. Raymond Stickler and family
have returned to their home in Wash
ington after spending the Summer with
Mrs. Stickler's mother. Mrs. Ola Posey
at her home here.
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Miss Mary Merrick and little Miss
Alice Kuhn, of Washington were the
weekend guests OF Miss NJ. F. Stone
street at her home LA Grange.
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Mrs. Clara Simms and daughter, Miss
Catherine Simms, have returned from
Baltimore where they have been visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Simms.
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Mr.. and Mrs. T. Wright Maddox of
near La Plata had as their guests for
the week end Mr.. and Mrs. James
Larsen, of Washington.
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Mrs, Brooke Matthews SIS visiting
Mrs. Russell Talbot in Dunkirk, Cal
vert County.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-03-28
BEDTIME STORY
By THORNTON W.. BURGESS

known by the little people Of the
daytime. That Is the time he likes
to sleep curled up in snug little
nest under a grassy tussock or up
turned sod. This Is just what he
was doing one day not long after
his visit TO the dear Old Brier
Patch. He was fast, yes, very fast
asleep, dreaming the dreams that
mice love best. Not a single soul
knew where his cozy little bed was.
He had slept there for so many days
without once being disturbed that
he felt quite safe there. Whenever
he went out looking for food he ex-
pected something to happen, but
there in that carefully hidden little
nest he never expected anything to
happen.
This being so, perhaps you can
imagine how NimblehCels felt when
he was wakened from those beauti
full mouse dreams by the shaking
of the ground by heavy footsteps
very near him. His eyes flew open,
but down there among the stems
of the tall grasses he could see
nothing. Swish, swish. came through
the grass and something very big
and terrible seemed to be right over
him. Nimbleheels was too fright
ened to think. But If he couldn't
think. he could jump, and jump he
did, without once looking where he
was jumping. He said afterward
that there wasn't time fol that He
jumped blindly and then wished he
hadn't. He landed in the queerest
place you can imagine. Can you
guess where?
G. T. W. Burgess.-wNU Service.