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to-day. but there were no jury cases.
The only one set was settled out of
court. This was the sflrst day OF the
December term
John w. Brinkley got a license to re-
tail liquor at Nurney's Siding. Nobody
opposed the application.
David r. Butler wanted to get one to
do the same thing at Elwood. Nobody
fought him and Judge Fcilby said he
would grant the license provided pro-
per surety were furnished. The bonds
men were not here.
WANTS TO MARRY.
Rosa M. Thompson, being willing to
enter the matrimonial state, ahd hav-
ing no father nor mother to grant the
needed permit. had to have GUARDIAN,
Tor she is under age. Wiley w. Jones
Quallfied in that capacity, with James
A. Tyler surety for $40. He Is the
prospective bridegroom
Merrill E. Lloyd qualified as adrnin-
istrator of the late James c. Freeny's
estate. He gave $4,000 bond, with Eliza
Freeny as surety.
Willie III. Jones was appointed JUS
tice OF the peace in Holy Neck district
In place of c. B. Milteer, resigned
The will of the late Margaret A Keith
was piOptttcus JOliIl runner Qu0ltnod
as administrator of her estate and gave
bond in $1,000.
PREACHERS QUALIFY.
Rev. Benjamin f. Black, white, quali-
ned to celebrate the rite of marriage as
1t Is done in the Christian Church.
isaac w. Johnson went security for
the SIS.
Rev. William e. Lyons, a Baptist
coiored. was fixed SO that he can marry
iolks legally. Eugene Rogers went on
his So bond.
Eunlce Beale was made admlnistra-
triS OF the estate of James p. Beale.
Bond was given in 81. 500, with Jethro
3. HaZlett, Thomas e. Beale and W.
j. Cross as sureties.
Court adjourned till tomorrow.
SENATOR STANDS TALKS.
State Senator William Stands md
Delegate Joe NIurgravc, of Southamp-
ton, were In Suffolk to-day. Regard
Ing the fight to exclude him from the
Legislative caucus, Mr.. Stands said:
Il propose to force the Issue, and
have the members put themselves on
record. The effort to make me q
martyr will result in my ultimate DO
litieal good, though the experiment
may come high to certain leaders.
There is much indignation among my
constituents. I am Democrat. I was
elected by the largest Democratic
Caucasian majority of any State Sem
ator. I shall fight hard to serve nv
constituents as best I can.
"a committee will meet December
10th to take testimony in my case"
Some Of Stands friends are talking
OF him for Congress next year.
MRS. IlEITHS WILL.
The will of the late Mrs. Margaret A.
Keith was admitted to probate to-day.
Laura Smith Haynes and Annie
Octavia Lawrence get the south end
OF double house and lot at Franklin
and East Washington streets. Jesse
cauley Lawrence get the rest OF the
same property.
A set of black walnut furniture goes
to Laura Smith Haynes. A set of oak
furniture, piano, diamond ring and
watch so to Annie Lawrence. The
residue is to be divided among the
decedent's four children.
NOTES OF THE CHURCHES.
Sunday morning four persons were
admitted as members OF the Baptist
Church. In the evening four young
men professed religion.
Rev. J. o. Atkinson made two bright
discourses at the Christian Church.
DR.. Staley will return Wednesday.
Sunday evening Miss Florence Har-
vey sang 1.-THE Brighter Day." with
Miss Jennie Ballard. violin obligato
Tonight there was q memorial SER
Vice at the Second Methodist Church
In honor of the late Harvey Jones.
FOR DISABLED FIREMEN.
Chief Harvey NJ. Butler, of the Phoe-
nix Fire Company left to-day for
Richmond. He will be joined there to-
morrow by other volunteer fire Off
Gals. who, in pursuance Of q resoIu-
ton adopted at the State Convention,
will do bit of lobbying for bill.
They want n measure to provide for
the relief OF flremen who are disabled
and incompetent to take care of them
selves.
A CHILD'S BURIAL.
The remains OF Bella Carbelt, aged
nearly four years, were this afternoon
buried near Chuckatuck Rev. j. r.
Love conducted the exercises at the
grave. Bella was daughter OF the
late DR.. J. T. Carbell. She died in
Newport News.
COMING MARRIAGE.
A license was issued to-day from the
County Clerks office for the marriage
Rosa M. Doyle, daughter of William S.
Doyle. The ceremony will take place
tomorrow in the county.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Herbert Holland, Of Norfolk, Wis
tied Suffolk relatives Sunday.
Mr.. c. "A. Cutchin, OF Carrsville, was
in town to-day.
Mrs. a. H. Cobb is seriously Ill.