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The age-herald., 1900-10-12
BESSEMER
Negro Brakeman Ki,led-Other Items
 of Interest

Bessemer October u.-(Speoal. )-Georse Hudson, a colored brakeman about 35 years old, employed by the Southern road, was killed this morning at o'clock at the Ala bama Great Southern depot while coupling cars on a freight train. The unfortunate man fell between two freight cars and was instantly killed. His remains were ship ped to Selma, his home for interment.
 Invitations are out for the marriage of MT w. H. Dennis and Miss Olivia Golson of this place. the ceremony to be solemn ized at the First Methodist church at g o'clock on the evening of the Ath. Invi- tations have been issued to out-of-town friends only, and all of the Bessemer friends of MT. Dennis and Miss Golson are invited to attend the wedding at the church. MT. Dennis is a member of the real estate and insurance firm of Dennis and Golson and is one of the most widely and favorably known young business men in the city. The bride-to-be Is one of the most attractice and charming girls in the social set here, and the wedding is anti cipated with the greatest interest by the innumerable friends of this popular young couple
 Oscar w. Underwood will address the members of the Bryan and Stevenson Club and the public generally at the city hall tomorrow night
 Alex Dallas underwent a painful opera ton at his rooms in the Steiner block to- day. The operation was performed by Dr. Wyatt Hef1in of Birmingham, assisted by Drs. H. T. Hef1in and D. P. Lacey of this city. MT. Dallas Is resting easy.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
LAST DESCENDANT
Of Joan of Arc's Family Married in
 Paris

New York, October 1.-The great Paris ian event of the season, says a Paris dis patch to the World, has been the marriage of the last descendant of Joan de Arcs family, the Vicounte de Maleissye, and Mile. de Mailly, who is descended from one of the nobles who placed Hugh Capet upon the French throne nearly ten centuries ago.
 The bridegroom, 2S years of age, is lieutenant in the First Curassiers.
 Joan of Arcs brother left two children. Her grand nephew, the last of the male line of the family, died in 1880. His grand daughter married the great grandfather of the bridegroom of this recent wedding.
 The mother of the bride also belonged to an illustrious family, forty-seven members of which have died on battlefelds in the service of France.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
BIRMINGHAM REALTY cOMPANY'S TITLES GUARANTEED
 SEGuRITY ABSOLUTE.

IN eecuay possible objection that hc raised that have attached to our e y reason O. Norris Administrator agals o Company Eyton Company and others now enhs chancery Jefferson County we have secured the oo Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland a hol who may hereter acquire BIRMINGHAM REALTY COMPANY to any the property formerly the yton Land Company LOSS COST OR DAMAGE that may be sustaneo by them the final determination of said suit
 deposited with the Birmingham Trust oaV ngs Company and the certificate of the Trustee set ont the conditions of the bond with each deed to nurchasers of such property BIRMINGHAM REALTY co.,
 By J. McDonad Vice President
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
PROT. SIMPSON ARRESTED
The Phenix City Teacher is Charged
 With Trespassing

Columbus, Ga., October 11.-(Special)- Prof. H. s. Simpson was arrested this morning at the Phenix City school house by Constable Byrd on a warrant charging him with trespassing. Professor Simpson went with the constable to the city lookup, where he remained an hour until he secured a bond of s2OO, when he was released. The trial will be held next Wednesday. MT. Simpson did not appear to be much dis turbed over the arrest. He said that the while proceedings were unlawful and that he intended to go to $se law for satisfac- tion.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
SUIT WAS SETTLED
Plaintiffs Did Not Get the Amount Sued
 For

Anniston, October 11.-(Special)-A spe- cial In this mornings Birmingham Age Herald from Gadsden states that in the Anniston City Court in the case of Ernest Lagarde & Sons vs. R. H. Cobb and the Anniston Lime and Stone Company the plaintiff had obtained judgment for $4O0O. the amount claimed. This is erroneous. The amount sued for was about $7,5O0, but the case has never been tried, and has been settled for about s26OO, an amount which 1t is understood the defendant does not con- troYert.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
ROBSON IS COMING
He Will Atte-r' .Ne Carnival at
 Opelika

Opelil5a October u.-tSpecial) )-The sec retary of the Opelika Carnival recevied telegram from Lieutenant Hobson, the gal lant Southerner who sank the Merrimack, stating he would be here on october 23.
 The voting for the queen of the carnival closed at noon today. It was the most eX- citing contest of any kind Opelika has ever had, 500 votes being cast. Miss Cor rie c. Smith, daughter of Hon. John V. Smith, State Senator, was elected queen by nearly 300 majority. The interest in the result was intense.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
DRUA4m-.r - J --URT
A. Perdee Struck on the Head With a
 Billiard Cue

Huntsville October 11.-(Special)-A. Per dee of Halifax, N. C.. travelling for c. W. Garrett & Co.,, was hit on the head and his skull fractured this evening by Berry Wade. The two men were playing pool In the Huntsville Hotel bar, and Wade wanted to quit but Perdee insisted that he con- tinue to play. There are no witnesses to the affair Wade says that Perdee advanced up- on him and he seized the small end of bil- Hard cue and struck him on the head. Per- dees skull Is cracked and he may die.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
BREWTON
Interest in Presidential Election-Social
 and Personal

Brewton, October 11.-(Special.) )-Much in- terest is manifested here in the coming Presidential election, and Escambia County Democracy is very hopeful. This town and county will present its usual overwhelm- ing Democratic majority.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
FLORENCE
Postoff1ce at East Florence Abolished
 Other Items of Interest

Florence, October 10.-(Special.) )-An or der was received today by Postmaster Thomas Reynolds of East Florence order ing the discontinuance of that post office on the 18th of this month. Postmaster Lambeth of Florence has been ordered to take charge of and store away the fixtures, which means that the office is permanent ly abolished.
 It Is understood that the order is the first step in the movement toward free delivery system for Florence. The de- partment has had the matter under ad- visement for several months and sent an inspector here who made a favorable re- port. Florence has the necessary number of population to insure free delivery and the official business receipts for last year was more than enough as required by the department for second class office The citizens of Florence are very enthusiastic over the prospects for free delivery at an early date.
 The Florence Packet Company is having two barges built for the Florence trade, which will be light draught for low water in the summer season. The steamer Lucille Borden, owned by the Packet Company, Is undergoing repairs at Decatur and will be ready to resume her business in a couple of weeks.
 Trinity church of this city ds negotiating for handsome pipe organ. The church is out of debt and has one of the finest edi7, fees in the city. The congregation recent ly bought lot next to the church for rectory which will be built some day. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE ON AG.S RR
 The Alabama Great Southern Railroad announces the following changes in the arrival and departure, at Birmingham, of its passenger trains:
 No B. for Meridian and way sta-
 tonS .......... ........LV. 4:40 pm No 1, for Chattanooga, Cincn-
 natl, the North and East. .Lv 4:05 pm
 Other trains arrive and depart as for merly R. M ELLIS. T. P. A.
 10-10-5t
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
GREEN SBORO
Items of Interest from the Capital of
 Hale

Greensboro, October 11.-(Special.) .)-Hale Circuit Court, Judge John Moore presiding, opened here Monday Quite a number of ing the court
 Messrs. Robert Douglas, Esq, J. H. Minge, Jr., and Johnson of Faunsdale are in town on legal business.
 The cherting of the streets by MT. Burk- halter of Birmingham, assisted by Messrs. E. Scale and J. Smith, is progressing rap idly The work is being done in a thorough and speedy manner
 Mrs. Dr. w. T. Downey died at the Downey residence, nine miles east of town, Tuesday.
 MT. George Hill died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Gill, in Tuscaloosa street, yesterday.
 w. w. Powers is in a critical condition at this writing, having suffered a stroke of paralysis.
 Prof. w. H. Giester of North Birmingham is in the city.
 Edward J. Glider of Demopolis is here att tending court in the interest of his clients
 Hon. Thomas D. Knight, by request of Judge Moore, gave the grand jury an able and clear charge as to their duties and the law upon misdemeanors and felonies, em- phasizing the evils of blind tigers" and gambling in a college town.
 The Southern University has good at- tendance, and the Greensboro Graded School Is well attended and has a compe- tent corps of teachers.
 The electric lights will be in working or der by the 18th instant.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
SCOTTSBORO
Interesting Items from the Capital of
 High Jackson

scottsboro, October 1O.-(Special.)-At the annual meeting held here Saturday the Jackson County Farmers Mutual Insurance
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

J. Ed. Simpson of Bessemer has accepted the foremanship of the Pine Belt News and will arrive here Sunday to take charge
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
REDUCED RATES TO TUSCALOOSA,
 ALA,

Account Free Street Fair, to be held at Tuscaloosa, Ala, October S-1S, inclus- i've ticket agents of the Alabama Great southern Railroad, Meridian to Birming- ham. inclusive, will sell tickets to Tusca- ,oosa and return at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be on sale October S-13. inclusive, with final limit October A, 1900.
 For further information apply to any ticket agent A. G. s. R. R., or R. M Ellis, IT. P. A., Birmingham, Ala. 10-5-9t
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Leslie Mcconnell, editor of the Laborers Banner, has moved his family into town, and is occupying the w. G. Nudge cottage near the depot
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Mrs Mason and her accomplished daugh' ter. Miss Belle, of Mobile are visiting friends and relatives here this week.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

 Association elected officers for the ensuing year, as follows: President, Hon. 1. P, Rus sell of Stevenson; secretary and treasurer, H. J. Jacoway; soliciting agent, Edward Horace. Stockholders were present repre- senting nearly ope-half of the stock issued by the organization. The report of the secretary showed the association to be in a very prosperous and satisfactory condi- Lon.
 MT Godfrey, the telephone man, is here and has about gotten the central office com pleted and is now putting the phones in the residences and business houses throughout the town.
 Hugh c. Kirby, who has been prominent in educational and political affairs in the county for years, died at the home of J. F. Kirby Saturday of consumption. His wife died just year ago. He leaves four small children.
 News has just been received here of the serious illness of Mrs. Samuel Hodgson of yellow fever in Vera Cruz, Mexico. Mrs. Hodgson left here about six weeks ago for her new home in Mexico and was accom- panied by Minnie, the little daughter of captain Beech, at this place.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

The number of dncandescent lights in use here is rapidly nearing the one thousand mark.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Messrs. Robert Douglas, Esq., J. H Minge, Jr, and Johnson of Faunsdale ar in town on legal business.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Invigorating and refreshing -Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

An Anchor Air Tight burns soft coal, keeps fire all night, and heats the house.
 Spiro & Long Co.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Mrs. Dr. W. T. Downey died at the Downey residence, nine miles east of town, on Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
WEST WESTMINSTER.

The ladies' aid is to meet next Thursday
with Mrs. w. b. Cutting.
Mrs. Montgomery left for her home in
Maiden, Wednesday, after a visit of three
weeks.
Mrs. Lavinia Esty, sister of Mrs. G..
w. Chandler spent few days in the viii
lage, going from here to Claremont before
her return to her home in Rhode Island.
The severe storm Of Monday again pre-
vented Mr.. Chapman from coming so that
two singing schools have now been omitted.
The pupils, after this rest, ought to take
hold with renewed vgor at the next one,
which is expected to be Monday evening.
The Christian Endeavor anniversary ex-
ercise, prepared by the united society, was
given at the meeting Sunday evening. The
rain caused limited attendance and the
interest of 1t was less than might have
been otherwise. The society is to make a
gift by contribution, it is hoped, from all
the local members, to some benevolent
purpose in remembrance of the day.
The next fellowship meeting for the
Congregational churches of this part OF
Windham conference, will be held here
Tuesday, the 18th, at 1880 A. NJ, on the
basket plan. The general subject is to be
" How to Promote Christian Growth"
The pastors of the several churches have
been assigned for discussion some of the
different means for this end. 1t is hoped
that good delegations from all the churches
connected with the meetings will be pres
ent and any others, clergymen or laymen,
who may be disposed to attend, are invited
If stormy Tuesday, come on Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION,
Several Men Looked as If They Had
Been Through Battle in South
Africa.

They Were Thrown Upon the Frozen
Ground and Badly wOunded---Car-
fridge In Ground struck by Man with
PicL-A1e---Dynsmite Left by LOgmen.
An accident of curious nature occurred
Wednesday where the gang of men are at
work widening the entrance to the canal,
and one that it is wonderful did not result
fatally to number of men. The work
men were tearing down and moving the
"crib' or pier, which has stood for so many
years at the head of the canal, and to which
the boom across the canal has been at
tached. During the day Monday they had
discovered between the logs large num-
Der of dynamite cartridges which had evil
IDENTIFY been stored there by the log men
and then forgotten. These were carefully
removed and all which close scrutiny could
find were put where they could do no harm.
Wednesday forenoon, while six or eight
men were in the immediate locality, work
man who was using a pick axe in the
frozen soil struck another cap which was
buried deep in the earth. This exploded
with a great noise and everything in the
immediate neighborhood went flying
through the air. The men were thrown
down, and number of them received cuts
and wounds from stones, sticks and other
debris, but none were fatally injured.
Nearly all of them looked as if they had
been through South African fight, with
blood streaming from their faces and hands,
which were cut and scratched. Only two
were much injured, Frank Blake and
Chas. Dohorety, but the escape was al
most marvellous. The "sea wall' being
put in at that point is well along toward
completion, and the projection of land of
about 20 feet that extended into the river
in such a way as to obstruct the entrance
to the canal is being carted away by teams
on the ice. 1t is being dumped through
holes in the ice just above the dam to stop
the leaks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
GRAFTON.

Mrs. L. Stearns has returned to Bellows
Falls.
A. G. Marsh of Millers Falls was in town
last week.
Miss Eflie Clark returned to her home at
Bellows Falls on Saturday last.
M. j. Coombs of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Weeks.
Mrs. j. NJ. Edison has closed her house
for the winter and is boarding with Miss
Sarah Ayers.
The village school closed last week.
Miss Fairbank and her scholars enjoyed a
sleighrlde Friday afternoon.
The magazines and papers belonging to
the club of 1899 will be sold at the post
office at O'Clock, Monday evening, Feb. 10.
Miss Downing has returned to her home
in SwanzeY, n. H., taking her sister, Mrs.
Charles Thompson, with her for visit and
rest.
W. S. Stearns was called here by the ILL.,
ness of his father, Reuben Stearns, but has
returned to his home in Brattleboro, taking
his father with him.
Francis Palmer aud Miss Hazeltine
spent Saturday and Sunday at his home
here, driving down from South London
derry, where they ore teaching.
There was a large attendance at the dra-
matte exhibition last Friday evening, many
coming from adjoining towns. The play,
"Our JIM" is an interesting one and all
taking part acquitted themselves well. An
oyster supper was served at Grange hall
after the entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
SOUTH WINDHAM.

E. W. Stowell and wife are in very poor
health.
Will Bemis of Athens and John Rock
of Townshend are at work for E. L. Bur
bee.
Zeno Howe had one of his pair of team
horses drop dead in the harness one day
last week.
A Mr.. Moore of Warwick, who has been
here, bought Chas. Jones's hay. Charlie
Adams baled 1t for him.
The young friends of Frank Fisher gave
him surprise party last week Tuesday
evening. There was also birthday party
at Earl Howe's the same evening.
L. E. JenisoR has sold his mountain lot
to Joseph Madden of Keene. Owen Chase
has also bargained his Turkey mountain
pasture to Mr.. Madden. 1t is rumored
that Keene people want these and other
lots for deer park.
G. W. Hastings, 70, who died last week,
was lifelong resident of this town. He
spent his entire life on the place where he
died. He was a highly esteemed citizen.
had served in some of the town offices and
been a member of the legislature. He
was member Of the Congregational church
and for a long time one of its deacons,
He married Sarah Abbott of this town
who survives him. A large family were
born to them of whom Francelia, wife OF
W. G. Adams of this place, Charles, of
Springfield, VT, and Frank, who lives at
home, are living. He also leaves two sis
ters, Mrs. Betsey Pierce, and Mrs. Julia A.
Bennett of Chester. A man of kindly dis
position and sterling character, his mem
DRY will long be held in esteem by his
neighbors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
DIR. E. H. PETTENGILL.
Death of Prominent Physician at Sax
tons River Last Evening.

lie was Graduate of the Harvard
Medical school and Had PrActiced in
sa1tons River over 30 Years.
Dr. e. II. Pettengill, over 80 years a
we'll -known physician in Saxtons River,
died at his home in that village last even
ing, Thursday, at 1870, after an illness OF
two months. He is the third old and
prominent physician in the territory con-
| tiguous to Bellows Falls TO pass away in a
comparatively short time. The death of
DR.. Daniel Campbell took place in Saxtons
River two years ago, and DR.. Richardson's
death at Walpole on Monday is recorded in
another column.
DR.. Pettengil was born in Grafton in
| 1887, and his boyhood was spent in that
town on farm. He was a student at Burr
q Burton academy at Manchester, and
also spent some time at Middlebury college.
He served in the civil war in the 10th Yer
mont regiment under Col. Veazey. After
receiving an honorable discharge he began
the study of medicine at Saxtons River
with DR.. Campbell. He attended lectures
at the University of Vermont aud at Har-
ward, graduating at the medical depart
ment Of the latter institution in 1866.
After his graduation he came TO Saxtons
River, and practiced several years as a
partner of the late Dr. Campbell, and later
opened an Office of his own. He had a
large practice for years, and served the viii
lage and public aside from his profession
al work.
He was health officer many years. He
was a member of the Vermont and Con-
necticut River Valley medical societies.
He took a great interest in educational
matters, and held the positions OF superin-
tendent of schools, prudential committee
and school director.
DR.. Pettengill is survived by wife, who
was Miss Il. J. Wilder of Keene, and by
three daughters and two sons, all but one
of whom are graduates of Vermont Acad-
envy. One son, George, graduate of Am
herst college, is connected with the Review
of Reviews in New York; Fanny, stu
dent at Wellesley college, is a teacher;
Florence is a student and teacher of music ;
Helen is a teacher in the public schools,
and Edward is an employee of the Ameri-
can Express company.
DR.. Pettengill was a man Of marked
kindness of heart and of manner, and his
death will be widely mourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

A somewhat unique series of sermons is
outlined for the next four weeks, to be
given at the Baptist church Sunday even
ings. They are each to be under the gen.
eral topic head of, why am what l am, {"
and each Sunday evening the preacher is
to be different pastor from one of the
four different churches, Methodist, Bap-
fist, Congregational and Universalist.
Next Sunday evening Rev. F. w. Lewis
takes his subject "Why l am Metho-
dist" the next, Feb. IS, Rev. Albert
Hammatt explains, why l am Univer-
salst," Feb. %, Rev. j. H. Reid tells
"Why l am a Congregationalist," and
March 4. Rev. Mr.. Dodge gives his rea-
sons "Why l am Baptist" Each of the
pastors will speak at their own churches in
the forenoon of the day they speak as
above, upon the history of their own de-
nomination, giving their own people the
benefit of side lights of the past. At no
time in the past history of our village is it
probable there has been greater feeling
of cordially, and willingness to work togeth-
er for the common cause, between all our
churches, than is manifest at the present
time, and it augurs good for each of the
societies in all the future. The services of
these evenings will open each week prompt
ly at six o'clock, and the church whose
pastor breaches at the Baptist church, will
hold no service in their own building that
evening, but worship at the Baptist church
to hear the continuation of the theme of
the morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
sAXTCNS RIVER.

Milton Barry expects to receive a visit
from Mrs. Henry Barry soon.
The mill yard is piled high with logs.
Many logs are added each day to the pile
Mrs. Esty, who has been visiting at
Mrs. L. Barnes's, left on Wednesday to
visit in other parts of Vermont.
Please take note that next Tuesday a
fellowship meeting is appointed at West
mister West at 10 o'clock in the morning
William Cory is getting in a large stock
of new carriages for the spring trade. Last
Friday and Saturday he put into his sales
rooms % carriages direct from the facto-
ries.
Wednesday evening at the Congrega-
tional parsonage a company of young peo-
pie enjoyed together music and games and
light refreshments in the spirit of most cor
dial companionship.
The moving from the railroad station of
the two heavy iron girders for the electric
railroad bridge, located near the wooden
factory, awakened much interest here. 1t
was noticeable that the men doing the
work handled the second girder more read
lily than the first. They learned how to do
it by doing it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
WESTMINSTER.

The auditors will hold their annual meet
ing at the town hall on Feb. Is at 8 o clock
The board of civil authority will meet at
the town hall, Saturday, Feb 10, at p. NJ.
Mrs. w. +. Aver OF Windsor was the
guest Tuesday and Wednesday of Mrs.
G.. II. Walker
Geo. G. Wright has sold his farm to
some one in Guilford, possession to be
given in the spring.
Miss Mary Parsons has returned TO her
home in Northampton after a weeks visit
with Miss Carrie Warren.
The Misses Underwood vent Monday ia
Bradford, n. H., for visit with their
brother DR.. Underwood.
Messrs. Richardson & Lane began cut
ting ice upon their pond Thursday. The
ice is over II inches thick and of fine
quality.
There was q large attendance Of men,
bers of the ladies' aid society on Wednes-
day afternoon at the parsonage. A de-
parture was made by inviting the gentle
men and young people to supper and for a
social time in the evening, the occasion
proving very enjoyable.