The age-herald., 1901-08-30
PRATT CITY.
F friends of John Harkins Shocked to
 Learn of His Death.

Pratt City, August 29.-(Special)-Thc friends of the Hon. John Harkins were shocked this morning at the news of his death. which occurred at his home at o'clock after a lingering and painful ill- ness MT Harkins has for years been prominent figure in this section, having been a member of the Legislature. and recently receiving the appointment of state mine inspector. He was always &C., lively interested in local politics. A wife and eight children survive him. For the past sixteen years MT. Haskins has been a resident of Pratt City. He was a native of Northumberland Eng. The funeral will occur on Saturday at 10 a. m. at the Pratt City cemetery.
 J. W. Taylor, aged S3 years, died early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. H. Daniel The funeral will take place from the Baptist church at 2 o'clock today.
 The Butchers Union No 105 held an i'm. portant meeting a few days ago at which it was decided to remove union headquar. ters to Ensley. A committee was appoin.> ed to prepare a float for the Labor Day parade. All members of the union have been requested to turn out in white caps and coats. Markets on Monday will re. main open until 8-a. m.
 The friends of James Conolly, a popular candidate for the Mayoralty at Vivian, held meeting on Tuesday night and nominated the following Aldermen to run on his ticket: H. T. Thomas and Henry Evans. First Ward; George Lambert. Second Ward; A. G. Lusk and Sam Brody Third Ward.
 s The family of P. J. Rogers have moved to their handsome new home just com pleted at Ensley. MT. and Mrs. W. G. Orme will occupy the residence vacated by MT. and Mrs. Rogers, and MT. and Mrs. Frazer Mckenzie will move into the Orme home.
 R. w. Taylor of Little Rock arrived yesterday to attend the death bed of his father.
 MT. Cockrell of Montgomery is a guest al the home of his brother on East High lands.
 Miss Leo Morris has returned from . visit to friends at Blocton.
 The marriage of Miss Carrie Lee Mur- phy of Mississippi and Charles Donaldson of Pratt City occurred at Livingston this afternoon. Miss Murphy has frequently visited here and made many friends by her amiability and charming personality. The groom Is the son of MT. Edward Don aldson, who has been prominent In busl- ness circles here for many years. He now occupies a lucrative position at Carbon Hill. MT. and Mrs. Donaldson have many friends. who wish them happiness.
 Mrs W. R. Lee and George Donaldson attended the Donaldson Murray nuptials at Livingston.
 Mir and Mrs. James G. Meagher have returned from a visit to relatives at Au- burn.
 Last Friday the Pratt City Bank in tho usual course of business cashed check for $25 drawn on the Bank of Ensley and made payable to B. F. Moore, and signed Propst Bros. This check went through Birmingham to Ensley, and Monday morning the Pratt City Bank was notified that the check was a forgery and pay ment refused. The check had been cashed by Charles J. Brown, and as soon as it was returned MT. Stobert, the cashier, went back upon MT. Brown with Officers Price and Ireland, and demanded to know where he had obtained the check. His answer was promptly that his part ner. "Mr. Whittamore. had given it to him." Whittamore and Brown have a small office near the postoffice and teach rapid methods of mathematics. There is a small screen dividing the offices. and 1t seems Whittamore behind the screen. heard the conversation and immediately made a break to escape, and overturning the screen. jumped through rear win dow Coatless and lodging around Vanns Furniture Store. he saw the officer on his. trail in the rear. He rushed back in the office. and securing his coat. made his escape The officers arrested young Brown, who. 1t seems, though, acted In good faith in the matter. The police say strenuous efforts will be made to capture whittamore. who. it appears. worked at one time for Propst Bros