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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
La Plata P.T.A. Meeting

The Parent--Teacher. Association OF
La Plata Consolidated school held its
arst meeting for this scholastic year
in the school building on Friday night
OF last week. During the meeting Prof.
Milton M. Somers. was presented two
beautiful specimens of Abelia grandi-
horia shrubs. The presentation was
ON behalf of the association and was
made by Mrs. Hattie S. Wade.
Tbs program consisted of greetings
by the principal OF the school, Mrs. j
Vernon Padgett gave p-eview Of the
work for the year as has been Planned
by the program committee, Mrs ovel-
ton Monroe explained the Importance
of every patron becoming a member
oil La Plata p. T. A.
Mrs. Paul Eschner talked on 1.-THE
Home Start" She stressed the value
of home cooperation with teacher and
showed the hons a vital factor in the
progress and success of pupils. CON-
munity singing was lead by Miss Laura
y, Rees.
Following the program refreshments
were served after which parents and
teachers met in class rooms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

on Friday OF last week about o'clock
In the evening the boiler Of the steam.
saw and srist mill at Mattawoman Of
MIR. Edward L. HUNT exploded, hurting
9 boy. it is said, will likley die. and
painfully scalding Mr.. Joseph L. HUNT
The mill was in operation at the time
with Mr.. HUNT and his son, Joe, In
charge and the three little boys, =
welch.-Welch and king, aged from
10 to IL years, playing about the mill
Mr.. limit was engaged arranging
q belt on the en- CINE and his
son was on the opposite side assisting
him when I b Q accident occurred.
Broken fragments OF wood and iron flew
in every direction from the explosion
several pieces striking and killing one
Of the boys, severely wounding another
aud stunning the King boy who is now
out OF danger. There is no account
for the accident as the boiler. it is said
Is supposed, was in a first class con-
dition.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
Statement of the Own
ership, Management &c.

Required by the Act OF Congress of
August "a, 1912, OF THE MARYLAND
INDEPENDENT published weekly at
La Plata, Maryland for October 1884.
State OF Maryland,
Charles COUNT, S. S.
Before me, a Notary Public, in and
for the State and county aforesaid,
personally appeared Philip B. Bowling,
who, having been duly sworn according
to law. deposes and says that he is the
Editor Of The Maryland Independent
and that the following is, to the best
of his knowledge and belief, a true
statement of the ownership, manage.
ment etc., of the aforesaid publication
for the date shown in the above caption,
required by the Act of August "a, 1912.
embodied in section All Postal Laws
and Regulations, to Wit:
/. That the names and addresses Of
the publisher, editor, managing editor,
and business managers are:
Publishers-Ruey +. Bowling and
Philip B. Bowling, La Plata, Maryland
Editor-Philip B. Bowling, La Pls ia,
Maryland.
Managing Editor Philip B. Bowling,
La Plata, Maryland.
Business Manager-Phillp B. Bowl
ing, La Plata, Maryland.
2. That the owner is Ruey P. Bowl
ing, La Plata, Maryland.
8. That the known bondholders.
mortgages. and other security holders
owning or holding per cent or more
of total amount of bonds, mortgages,
or other securities are none.
PHILIP B, BOWLING,
Editor
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this llth day of October, 1884,
ETHEL L. CocHRANE,
Notary Public
NY commission sxpirss May 1885,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
Drought Beef Helps
Feed School Children

The students Of Nanjemoy High
School are the first in Charles County
to receive the benefit Of the drought
beef which is located on various farms
throughout the County. One of the
z overnment steers on the farm of Mr..
wyman, near Rison, received a broken
neck In a fall last week. Mr.. Wyman
hal the presence OF mind to kill the
steer Immediately and to report the
County Agents ONCE here.
1t was decided to give the beef to
the Naniemoy P. T. A. for canning.
This is being done by the women of the
community today, and viii be used in
the preparation Of the Fall lunches
which are given during the winter
months under the management OF the
P.T.A
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
Southern County News

Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeder. of New
burg attended the sale of the Porter
property in Washington on Tuesday.
Mr.. Archie Bowie and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Leo Wathen, of Faulkner spent Sum-
day in D. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Townshend,
Of Bel Alton speat Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. George S Harrison, of Crcome
We are sorry to learn of the illness
OF Mrs. Joe Thompson, of Be- Alton
and wish her speedy recovery.
DR.. Ernest Spencer Jr., of Balti-
more visited hi, parents, DR. and Mrs.
Ernest Spencer, of Bel Alton during
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle Turner, Of
Popes Creek entertained number Of
friends at dinner on Sunday.
Misses Caroline Thompson and Neale
Wills of Bel Alton spent last Saturday
in Washington.
Laura Lou Wathen, Of Faulkner has
returned to her home from Gallinger
Hospital after severe attack of dip
htheria.
Mr.. Roger HAYDEN ST., of Washing
ton spent several days with his family
in Bel Alton.
The Oyster Supper held at the Fair
Grounds last week was, as usual, very
successful.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
William Farrell

Mr.. william Farrell, SO years o.
age, died at Spring Grove Hospital,
Gainesville, Md, Sept 3Oth following
lingering illness. Funeral services
we're held for the deceased at st
Charles Church, Glymont, Oct. 3rd
Mr.. Farrell had been life long re-
sidsnt Of Charles County, during the
later part of his life he resided nearRip
leyThegreater part oihis life was spent
as farmer, he was known through
out the County and was liked by all
who knew him.
He leaves surviving his widow and
several children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
The Great project"

The president OF the Burlington
Liars Club--and he won his office by
his special talent-has written the
story Of his pet Government project for
the magazine OF The Washington Star
Sunday, October IA. You will ehuckle
and then roar, when you read It. so
order your copy Of next Sundays
Washington Star from your newsdeal-
er today.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

the public school system was promised
by the platform.
Offices which the platform said should
be filed only with the consent of the
Sente were:
State Roads Commission.
Industrial Accident Commission.
State Tax Commission.
State Board OF Education.
Public Ser=ice Commission.
State Purchasing Agent.
Bank Commissioner.
State Auditor.
Insurance Commissioner.
State Employment Commissioners
Commissioner Of Motor Vehicles.
The platform was drafted by com.
mit.es Of three selected by Mr.. Nice.
Its members were J. Purdod Wright,
Harry o. Levin and Allan Cleveland.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
Thirty Years Ago


Mr.. Pere Wilmer, School Commits
sioner. and one Of our best known and
most highly respected citizens was taken
suddenly III last week and fears were
entertained thst he would not recover.
He fell a victim to nervous prostration
due 10 over work. He rallied after the
attack and has been taken on a sea trip
with the hope of building up his shat
tered nerves. Mr.. Wilmer is much
loved throughout the County and great
sympathy is felt for him in his illness
and q general warm wish Il expressed
for his speedy recovery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

The Government has advertised for
bids to carry the mail from La Plata
to r0rt Tobacco, not 70 be received
at the Department later than December
LIST. next. The last contract was let as
$50, and Henry Bush, Esq, is the
contractor
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
Obituary

In sweet memory Of dear friend,
Mr.. Frank Wheeler who departed this
life Sunday September 80. 1884. |
often think Of the time gone by when
we were together butohlwhat change,
the one love SO well has gone forever,
forget YOU Uncle Frank. no / never
VIII as long as life I win still remem-
hsF theA
A devoted friend,
JsmeI 7, Butter
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
New Town Bailiff

The Town Commissioners at arecen
nesting appointed Mr.. Hampton Cox,
of Pomfret, town hailiff. Mr.. Cox, will
apply for the position of constable
also. and with the two positions com
bined will be able to make money.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
Revival Services

You are cordially invited to attend
the Revival Services at the Church of
the Nazarene at the Hollywood Chapel
Md. beginning Sunday, October l4th.
Rev. s. H. Williamson Evangelist
will preach every night at 1870 P. M.
Good singing and the old time gospel
preached in the old fashion way.
D. W Sweeney, Pastor
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Doll Valued at s5oo,ooo

Tarragona. Spain.-ln the vaults Of
a Tarragona bank is toy valued
at 100000. 1t Is 8 doll made Of
finely chlseled marble. It was found
In the tomb Of an infant believed 10
have died about 800 a, .,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

stockholm. "A 5,00a year-old Stone
age dwelling has heea nnearthed al
Katrineholm, In central Sweden. by
DR.. stem Florin, young scientist. The
ancient abode contained a great num-
Der of flint axes and other weapons as
well as many primitive household I'M
Elements.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
John Henry Ross

John Henry Ross, So years of age,
respected colored citizen, died at his
home in Port Tobacco Sunday, Oct. Z
following short illness. Funeral SER
vices were held at St. Thomas Church
Tuesday afternoon with burial follow
in the Church Cemetery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
An Explanation To
My Fellow-Citizens
Of Charles County

Complying with the request of my
honorable superiors in the Republic
can Party and at the same time realiz-
ing my unworthiness to aspire TO SO
high and honorable an office, l have
declined the Nomination for the State
Senate.
Allow me to remain,
Your humble tellow-citizen,
Charles Calvert Lancaster.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Rev, J. E. Mcdonald has received
notice of his appointment as pastor of
the Methodist Church of Leesburg, Va
his place here will be filed by Rev. M
E. Lefew.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Among those to visit Baltimore dur.
ing the week were Miss Mildred De-
Lashmutt, Mrs. Wilson C. Bowling
and Mrs j. A. Sanders,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mrs. Clara Budd and son Adrian, Of
Washington spent Sunday in La Plata
visiting relatives.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mrs. Atlee Rogers, Miss Mamie
Gwynn and Guard Hungerford and
Mrs. Frank A Martin motored to
Kenninston, N. c., whore they will
spend the weekend.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

The annual oyster and salad supper
for the benefit of Sacred Heart Church
will be held Thursday, October oath at
the Town Hall.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs, Blaise De Semour,
Mr.. and Mrs, John Caswell, Mr.. George
Garrett and Col. Frank B, Keech were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carlyle
Turner at their home. 'Keechland,
Sunday,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

The many friends OF Judge W.
Mitchell Digees regret to learn thht he
is critically Ill at his home here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Miss Edna WarSick spent the week
end in Washington visiting friends.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Miss Kitty Posey attended the Navy
University of Virginia football game
in Washington Saturday afternoon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mrs. Morvin Russell, who has been
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
r. Braginer, of Pisgah, has left for
New Orleans, La, to join her husband.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

The many friends of Mrs. H. Il.
Bogart are sorry to learn that she is
c,ntined to her home with an attack
OF influenza.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mrs. j. A. Sauer has returned to her
home in Washington after spending
the Summer with her neice, Mrs. Blanche
Bowie at her home here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Miss Elizabeth Ann Kearney, o
Georgetown Visitation Convent and Mr.
Alex Cooke, OF University of Virginia
were the weekend guests of Miss Kitty
Posey at her home, 'The Naples"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

We regret to learn of the death Of
Mr. John ]. Mcguire, Secretary OF the
Maryland Realty Company, at his
home in Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12
Report OF Tobacco
Market

Maryland-The past weeks receipts
we're o04 hogsheads and the sales i,l6l
hoksheads.
Prices remained as quoted.
There are now about s, 200 hogsheads
of the 1888 crop still to come, but most
of which sre low and medium grades,
CROP PROSPECTS
ENTHUSIASTICALLY only about 2
per cent of the 1884 crop remains in the
fields, mainly because Of lack OF barn
room.
Tobacco harvested before September
/ is mostly good and sound, and this
Is about s5 per cent of the crop. To-
baceo harvested during September has
suffered from the damp weather which
caused considerable houssburn and
damage.
As whole. the crop will be quite
leafy and of good quality, and it is
estimated to yield about $4,000 hogs
heads,
-Nondescript. $3a4.5O; com.
mon to medium, 24.60; medium to
good ,s25a44 50;good to fine red, s45a5s. so
fancy. s59a60
Seconds Low to good common$3a9. so
medium. $l0a24.50; good to fine, S25a40
N. B.-Unsound and badly mixsd
packages are 2asc lower.
STOCK IN WAREHOUSES
Nd. Ohio Total
Stock January $1,000 607 22,697
Receipts since 1857 100 2,007
Totals s., 967 1877 81. 7OA
Delivered since 25,0i9 EOS 25. 254
Stocks today 2s.sls $50 20. 450
SALES
Md. Ohio Total
This Week 1851 1851
previously 27,7e5 25s 2s,O24
Totals 2s,sIs $50 2s.l76
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mrs. Frank S. Barnes spent the week
end in Baltimore visiting her son and
daughter-in-law Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
S. Barnes Jr.
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Local Brevities


Mrs. Morvin Russell, who has been
visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W.
r. Braginer, of Pisgah. has left for
New Orleans, La, to join her husband.
The many friends OF Mrs. H. II.
Bogart are sorry to learn that she il
C ,ntined to her home with an attack
OF influenza.
Mrs. Frank S. Barnes spent the week
end in Baltimore visiting her son and
daughter-in-law Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
S. Barnes Jr.
Miss Eleanor Owen, of Washington,
was the weekend guest of her mother,
Mrs Matte Owen at hsr home here.
Miss Naomi Davis, of Liverpool, re-
turned to her home Saturday from a
weeks stay in Washington. while there
she underwent an operation for tonsils.
We are sorry to note that Mr.. Deb
ney Harrison, OF Riverside has been in
disposed at his home during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Dana Stevens who
have been spending sometime in New
York have returned to La Plata.
Miss Kitty Posey attended the Navy
University of Virginia football game
in Washington Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs, Blaise De Semour,
Mr.. and Mrs, John Caswell, Mr.. George
Garrett and Col. Frank B, Keech were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carlyle
Turner at their home, "Keechland,
Sunday,
Miss Elizabeth Ann Kearney,
Georgetown Visitation Convent and Mr.
Alex Cooke, OF University Of Virginia
were the weekend guests OF Miss Kitty
Posey at her home, "The Naples"
We regret to learn Of the death Of
Mr. John ]. Mcguire, Secretary of the
Maryland Realty Company, at his
home in Baltimore.
The many friends OF Judge W..
Mitchell Digges regret to learn thht he
is critically III at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shiloh, OF
Waldorf are receiving congratulations
upon the birth OF son, born Sunday
night, October 7th. at Sibley Hospital
1ucKG VIII 70 GIL " SeSA oA0 SHASNSA
salad supper at St. Mary's Church.
Newport, Saturday, November 3rd.
See ad later.
Mrs. Carl Bergman, Of Washington
was hostess at stork shower for Mrs.
Elmon Cooke at her home in Waldorf
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Worthington Kemp OF
Chapel Point were in Baltimore on
Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. A. Sauer has returned to her
home in Washington after spending
the Summer with her neice, Mrs. Blanche
Bowie at her home here.
Miss Edna War@ick spent the week
end in Washington visiting friends.
4 A i 1
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Worthington Kemp Of
Chapel Point were in Baltimore on
Tuesday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mrs. Carl Bergman, Of Washington
was hostess at stork shower for Mrs.
Elmon Cooke at her home in Waldorf
Wednesday evening.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Miss Eleanor Owen, of Washington,
was the weekend guest of her mother,
Mrs. Matte Oven at hsr home here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George Shiloh, Of
Waldorf are receiving congratulations
upon the birth of son, born Sunday
night, October It'll, at sibley Hospital
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

There will be an oyster and chicken
salad supper at St. Mary's Church.
Newport, Saturday, November Srd.
See ad later.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Miss Naomi Davis, of Liverpool, re-
turned to her home Saturday from a
weeks stay in Washington, while there
she underwent an operation for tonsils.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

Mr. and Mrs. Dana Stevens who
have been spending sometime in New
York have returned to La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-10-12

We are sorry to note that Mr.. Deb
ney Harrison, OF Riverside has been in
disposed at his home during the week.
Evening star., 1934-05-11
Tribute TO Hospital
Service by a Patient

To the Editor of The Star:
I have just read a criticism of the
treatment Of the patients in the wards
of the hospitals here. I want to state
1 have been a ward patient in both
the Gallinger and Garfield Hospitals
here and received kind attention and
care from head nurses, doctors, in
ternes and undergraduate nurses. A
patient with any sense cannot expect
a nurse to hang over the bed all
night for the least whimper 1 was
under treatment for cancer at Gar
field, an operation at Gallinger, and
even II there is a smile between
nurses and internes. let them smile.
God bless them, because they have
enough hard work. study and dis
agreeable things to do in their daily
line of duty. If you don't think
have had experience in hospital listen
to this: Ten other operations. ma jor
and minor; three months of typhoid
fever. weeks on my back with an in
lured spine. All of these things they
cured and have never known neglect
or been left to lay awake nights when
1t was in their power to ease my pain
or help me. My experience has been
in the different hospitals. Some pa
tients are afraid of not getting
enough attention. In some cases had
a good spanking been administered to
some patients their pride might have
been hurt. but the other patients
could have had more peace and quiet
in which to sleep before morning.
MRS. JOSEPHINE G. MULLETT.
Evening star., 1934-05-11
Evening at Home.

It Is busy world, and not every
man has the privilege or the pleasure
Of more than an occasional evening
at home Thousands work or 90 to
school or study in the libraries or
have other business practically every
week day night. But rain sends folk
to shelter, and many a tired citizen.
it may be presumed, took advantage
of the opportunity of last evening s
storm to resume acquaintance with his
family and his domestic hearth.
Family circles in the suburbs probably
were more nearly intact than they had
been at any other time except Sum-
day for weeks.
The children, doubtless. were CRATE
full. Cynics pretend to imagine that a
boys father is q small affair in a lads
life and that girls father Is almost
no account at all to lass. But the
notion in nonsense. The contrary is
true. Daddies do matter: they are
loved, and small sons and daughters
find real delight in having them
where they can talk with them, tease
them, perhaps tumble all over them
like the cubs they are.
And wives are not the soured, sar-
donic lot that modern playwrights
seem to think. In point Of fact, they
are gentler, kindlier and more con-
siderate than their critics allow. They,
Evening star., 1934-05-11
Has Found the Hospital
Nurses Always Helpful
To the Editor of The Star.

10 the EQltOr OF Inc star.
During the more than so years
have lived in this city I have never
heard. or read. a more unfair criticism
of student nurses than that which ap-
pears in Tuesdays Star over the sigma
ture of Margaret L. Nagle.
While in one of Washington's hospi-
tails for six months l did not find, at
any time, IAN undergraduate 'fiapper'
whose main idea in choosing her line
Of work is to flirt with the doctors
and internes. and who has little regard
or understanding of a patients real
needs
When I recall the very many acts OF
kindness performed, day and night, by
these always cheerful, never complain
ing young women. wonder how any
one could utter such unkind state
ments.
During the six months I was in the
hospital had my tonsils removed and
also I underwent serious operation
on one leg. But for one night only
did have a special nurse. l re-
quired the almost constant care of stu
dent nurses for three months after my
entrance to the hospital. And the at
tention given me by these students
could hardly have been excelled by any
group Of graduate nurses.
When the lady writes of waking pa
tients at cruelty early hour, that is
another matter. But it Is a condition,
1 am told, that exists throughout our
country. GUY A. OURAND.
Evening star., 1934-05-11

strengthening the judicial practices.
The President suggested that this
undertaking be extended into the field
as the substantive criminal law, the
adaptation Of which and its admin
istration to meet the needs of
modern complex civilization is one OF
the major problems of this country.
Chief Justice Hughes said:
OF what avail are schemes of pro-
tion of society fails in its primary
duty Of protecting life and property
from criminal assault: If the criminal
law is fiouted by corrupt political
alliances: If, despite official honesty
and vigilance. delays and procedural
complexities embarraSs prosecution: II
even after conviction laxity and dila-
tory methods in appellate proceedings
bring the processes of the courts into
disrepute?
There is no question that the en-
forcement of the law is hampered.
delayed and defeated, in many cases
by the very processes themselves, that
crime thrives in consequence, that
justice is Knocked even by some Of
those intrusted with its administra-
ton. So cumbersome and complex
has become the American law en-
forcement organization, with the
multiplicity of Jurisdictions. that
evasion of justice is a commonplace
OF the national life.
No more important work can be
or accomplished than the
reform of the judicial procedure,
perhaps through "restatement Of the
law" certainly through coordination
of all the forces that are supposed to
assure protection to life and property
in this land