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The age-herald., 1902-02-28
ALABAMA WEDDINGS.
Henry-Adams.

Opelika, February 27.-(Special) = Miss Ava Adams of this city and Mr. H. B. Henry of Augusta, Ga, were married here last evening at the home of the bride, Rev. D. M. Banks officiating.
 The marriage was a home wedding and only a few relatives outside of the brides family were present on account of recent bereavement in the family of the groom. The wedding, which was to have taken place on the 18th instant, was postponed until yesterday. The young couple left on the 8 o'clock train for Au- gusta, whence, as soon as MT. Henry's mother is improved the bride and groom will make an extended bridal tour, in cluding cities in this country and Cuba. Miss Adamsti is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. F, Adams, and is an accomplished young woman.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
PLANS STILL INDEFINITE,
Fair Committee Waiting On Return
 of Two Prominent Members.

The affairs of the Alabama State. Fair Association are at a standstin just at present. This is caused by the absence of Mir Robert Jemison and MT. M. V. Joseph two prominent workers of the executive committee.
 So far no president has been elected no manager been announced, nor anything definite done. except to assert that a fair will be given during the fall
 Several members of the association were seen yesterday but all stated nothing definite had been accomplished, although definite plans would be discussed soon.
 It is common rumor that the presidency will be rendered to some man strong in politics, in agricultural life and in indus trial circles. This man will have the work of securing exhibits and interesting all classes in the exhibition. A general man ager will also be elected. He will be man of strong business. qualifications and undoubted energy tt ..f
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Habeas Corpus for Captain Read.

Leavenworth, Kas., February 27.-At- torEey Mcdonald today before United States District Judge Hook filed an appli- cation for writ of habeas corpus to ob tain the release of ex-Captain and Com missary James c. Read, now en route from San Francisco to the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth to serve a three years sentence for participation in com missary frauds in the Philippines The hearing wHl come up as soon as Read reaches here and is admitted to the peni- tentiary
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Wages VIII Be Advanced.

Fall River, Mass. February 27-Notices were posted in the four cotton mills of the Fall River Iron Works today an- nouncing that on and after March 1T wages would be advanced 10 per cent. The iron works, which employ upwards of 5000 hands, are owned by M D. c. Borden of New York, and are indepen- dent of the other mills, which have just decided to grant an increase of slightly over 6 per cent. MT. Bordens increase meets the schedule demanded by the la Dor unions
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Cotton Passes 100000 Mark.

Savannah, February 27.-The cotton re- ceipts at this port since September 1, 1901, the beginning of the cotton year, passed the 1,OOO,000-bale mark today. The gross receipts up to and including today are 1,0O1,964 net receipts 1,O0l,509. This is about one month in advance of the re- ceipt of the one millionth bale last sea- son, and the earliest the port has ever touched the seven-figure mark. Cotton men say it means that the crop is being marketed more rapidly than last year.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
MAY NAME GAUT.
Popular Candidate of the T. P. A. for
 State President.

MT. o. P. Gaut will probably be nominated for the presidency of the Alabama Travellers Protective. Asso- citation at the meeting of Post B, the local chapter, Saturday night, at the Metropolitan. It is the privilege of this post to nominate the president for the ensuing term. The, election will be held at the State convention in Mobile sg sE.@sss
 MT. Gaut is well known in Birming- ham, having travelled from here all over Alabama for a number of years. Post B now has about 375 members, and is anxious to get an additional 25 before the meeting of the State convention.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Atlanta Races Postnoned

Atlanta, February 27.-owing to the ur favorable weather conditions which have prevailed here today tonight's programme of the races in the contest for the twelve hour championship of America was called off. Owing to tonight's racing being can celled, the contest will be concluded next Monday evening instead of Saturday of this week.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
GEN. CASTRO ENDORSED.
Venezuelan Congress Ratifies His
 Election as President.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao. Febru- ary 2Z-According to advices received here from Caracas the Venezuelan con- gross has ratified the election of General Castro as President of Venezuela for six years, beginning February 20 last. The congress also ratified the elections of Senors Ayala and Gomez as vice presi- dents of the republic
 It is reported here from Caracas that the revolution against President Castro is losing ground daily.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Will Fight Anything.

Cincinnati. February 27-"Young Cor bett, who has signed articles to fight Terry McGovern on or before October 15. announced here tonight that he would meet either Kid Lavigne, Kid Broad Benny Yanger or Janek Roberts before his go with McGovern.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Johnston-Hodge.

Tuscaloosa, February 27. = (Special) = Mr. Will c. Johnston and Miss Nora Hodge of Humphrey were married this morning at the Baptist church at Hump frey. The ceremony was performed by Rev. s. E. Hodge, father of the bride. Miss Hodge is young woman of beauti- ful character. MT. Johnston has many friends in Tuscaloosa who congratulate him on his marriage.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
NOTICE TO LoAFERs.
"Johnnies" Will Not Be Allowed to
 Hang Around Postoffice.

Loafing in the lobby of the post office Is one of the things of the past, according to an order issued yester day by J. H. Bingham, custodian of the building, who instructs his sub ordinates to see that the order is car ried out.
 For some time number of John nies" have been in the habit of loaf ing in the corridor and staring at women. In cold weather the registers are warm and furnish comfortable place for loafers. Ladies have also been among the number indulging in this, and they will be moved on" just as the men.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Would Not Tell Name.

A white man, who refused to give his name, was arrested last night by Policemen Thompson and Oswald on charge of stealing fruit. candy and peanuts from a 'sDago" stand on South Twentieth street. When caught by the policemen he would not tell his name, and persisted in silence after he was locked up at the "doll house."
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
MRS. BENNETT sUccUMRs.
Alabama Woman Injured in New York
 Fire Died Yesterday.

New York, February 27.-Mrs. Charlotte A. Bennett, who was in the Park Av- enue Hotel Saturday morning last when there was fire in the hotel. died today in Bellevue Hospital.
 Her death was due principally to shock. She was 55 years of age
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

Mrs. Emyle Hyde Grinnell. at the age of 99 years, writes to the proprietors of Paine's Celery Compounds
 T can recommend Paine's Celery Com pound to every one. It has been my health preserver during the last few years. Few women, even though much younger than l. enjoy as good health, for my appetite Is natural. my sleep refresh ing. and I can walk quite a distance without feeling tired. People are sur
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Stories of People, and
 Other Stories Told Again
BY HOMER GEORGE.

off our cloth. Get out of the house. This is our affair.""
 Numerous other such expressions came from every side. and 1t looked like a riot was coming. Some one ran for the chief of police He came and quieted things, every negro in Demopolis being deathly afraid of the old man." as he was known.
 The negroes were then driven from the building with the exception of the dea- cons and thoir friends. The latter started to hold a meeting and fire the preacher, but before they had sung more than one verse and said one prayer the preacher had refilled the house with his partisans.
 The result of 1t all was that the entire crowd. deacons included, were forced to disperse. The next day MT. Williams left the city for week.
 On the train from Selma, with good natured Captain Jones, conductor, I heard a new story It was about the country man and the ticket agent The former asked the latter the priee cf ! tickes from Dayton to Hamilton. Ils was given yhe information. Then he asked the price rom Hamilton 10 DaytOn lne uSenl ie- plied
 .'The price Is the same. you darned fooi"
 Well, didn't know that replied the countryman. "It Is only about a week from Christmas day to New Years day; but 1t likes a devil of sight being only week from New Years day to Christmas day"
 Another one dealing with the same characters is:
 MT. Agent, l suppose you have many people to ask you foolish questions every day, don't you2'
 Yes gruffiy replied the iiclot man. You are the thirteenth d-m fool who has asked me that question today"
 One of the best known attorneys fin Demopolis is Ed J. Gilders. Tuesday Gil ders was employed to defend negro for stealing a saddle. The case seemed clear, for the state had two witnesses who swore that the man had sold the saddle
 But during the progress of the trial MT. Gilders mixed the state witnesses in their testimony. The result was he final ly convicted the witnesses of doing the stealing Now they are in jail swearing they will never swear again.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

with President and Mrs. Roosevelt The dinner was entirely unofficial and of a personal family character and owing to the Mckinley exercises making this day one of mourning, there were no formal toasts or exchanges.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

Petition for Bani<ruptcy.-LeviS Scott yesterday filed petition for bankruptcy in the clerks office of the United States District Court. His liabilities are S2S0.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
Telephone Go. Re-eIects Officers.

New York, February T.-The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company held it's anndai meeting today and re- elected its retiring board of directors.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
The Police Make a Raid.

Policemen Jordan, Patton and Wall drop raided a supposed gambling place over the Dude saloon last night and made ten arrests. The cases will come before Judge Feagin this morn ing.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

prised at my vigorous appearance and activity, which 1 believe is the result of my using Paine's Celery Compound. It Is a great help to me, and hope every old person will use it and be saved sickness and suffering"
 Give the nerves chance to recover. and the entire body will regain it's health and strength. Paine's Celery Compound Is natures food for the nerves
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

Fined $5o.-Ran Levitt, white, was yesterday fined $50 and 90 days by Judge Feagin on a charge of petty lar ceny. He was arrested by Policeman Marshall several days ago. #
The age-herald., 1902-02-28
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS

Laxative Brom o-Quinine removes the cause. F. w. Groves signature on every box. 2-26-wed-f fri
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

Charged With Burgiary.-Willie Billingsley, colored, was placed in the county jail yesterday on charge of burglary and grand larceny.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

States Marshal Wilson and placed in the county jail on the charge of coun- terfeiting.
 LodAe to Meet.--Members of the Avondale Masonic Lodge, No. 476. have been called to meet this after noon at o'clock at the hall to attend the funeral of w. B. Luster from the residence in East Lake. a-s.-
 Suits In Attachment.-Two suits in attachment were filed yesterday in the City Court against the Export Coal and Railway Company, one for $414 by J. G. Whitfield & Co.,, and for $40O by the Birmingham Powder Company.
 Marrla age LIcenses.-Marriag licenses were issued yesterday to John F. Dempsey and Miss Elizabeth Stew art, James David Goodwin and Miss Alice Louise Goodwin, Joseph J. Mas sic and Miss Mary Virginia Williams.
 Hearing Postponed-The prelimi- nary hearing of Will Love and Andy Sullivan, who participated in street fight at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street several days ago, Will come up today at noon be- fore Justice of the Peace Martin.
 An Escape Flned.-Peter Rush, alias John Austin, was yesterday fined by Judge Feagin on charge of escap- ing from the city jail After he had escaped he was caught again and gave his name differently. He was, how ever, recognized by Warden Ritten- berry.
 Declaration of noorporation.-Dec laration of incorporation was filed yes terday by the Highland Athletic Club. The incorporators are Messrs. B. N. Hamill, Joe O'Kelly and Roy Dillon. Capital stock, 5000. The principal purpose of the company Is the pur- chase of lot and the erection there. on of building for use as an athletic, social and literary club.
 Clements Bound Over On Second Charge.-Charley Clements, the negro who was convicted of robbing the Burger Dry Goods Company several nights ago, was yesterday bound over to the Criminal Court on a charge of burglary and grand larceny of the Biddle-Warren store on Second aye nue. Judge Feagin fixed the bond at $500.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

Charged With counterfeltine.-San- ford Clayton, white, was brought from, Oneonta yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Wilson and placed in the county jail on the charge of coun- terfeiting.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

? zystienry at the White House.
 Washington. February 2.-Prince Hen ry, accom- panied by Ambassador von Hol- leben dined at the White House tonight
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

LodAe to Meet.--Members of the Avondale Masonic Lodge, No. 476. have been called to meet this after noon at o'clock at the hall to attend the funeral of W. B. Luster from the residence in East Lake. ~ aa.,
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

Suits In Attachment.-Two suits in attachment were filed yesterday in the City Court against the Export Coal and Railway Company, one for $414 by J. G. Whitfield & Co.,, and for $400 by the Birmingham Powder Company.
The age-herald., 1902-02-28

Marriage LIcenses.-Marriag licenses were issued yesterday to John F. Dempsey and Miss Elizabeth Stew art, James David Goodwin and Miss Alice Louise Goodwin, Joseph J. Mas sic and Miss Mary Virginia Williams.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Horsemen Hold SWAY.

Tuesday afternoon last saw one of the
largest Writer gatherings of Somerset
county horse fanciers that our town ever
harbored. The occasion was the adver-
tised visit of w. II. Catlin, the New
York horse buyer, and party of
friends, who, as an allurng card, adver-
tised purses for three events, for trot-
ting gated animals, as follows: 2.35
class, purse $50; and purses of $50 each
for best gentlemen's drivers, over Is
and under 10 2. 1t was the intention
when advertised to hold the races on
the river, but as this was impractcable
permission was given for tho use of
Water street which was scraped for the
purpose.
The 2.35 class had six starters and the
course was from the foot of the street
to Hotel Heseton. The first heat was
won by the black mare owned by Wey-
mouth of Clinton, Darcie End and Roxy
Sd, the last two owned by W. R. Brown.
The second heat was won by Darcie
with Roxy End and the black mare 3rd.
The third and fourth heats we're also
won by Darcie.
In the gentlemen's drivers for 1872 and
a rangy, easy gated brown mare; f. c.
Dunlap took second with his bay colt
and w. r. Brown third. Gentlemen's
drivers under l5.2, Scott Lord, Canaan,
list; w. II. Brown, End, George E.
Washburne, 3rd.
There was good field of horses out
and there was great sport for the crowd
throughout the afternoon. We learn
the visitors purchased five horses.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Skowhegan Creamery.

The annual meeting of the stockhod-
ers of the Skowhegan Jersey Creamery
was held at their place of business, lasl
Saturday, p. N.
The following officers were elected
President, Geo. b. Wing; directors, Geo.
B. Wing, Allen Rowell, j. w. Packard,
T. d. Salley and Z. F. Homsted. I. G..
Lord was elected secretary and treas
urer, taking the place Of Jas. F. Coffin,
who has filled this office very acceptably
for seventeen years.
The agents report shows quite an In
crease of business done over the year
1900, there being 20 900 pounds more
butter made. The total receipts for the
year were $47,952 1S8. 533 pounds OF
butter fat has been furnished the cream
cry by nearly 225 patrons. Ninety-seven
per cent of this amount was made into
commercial butter which contained
So 40 per cent butter fat, at cost OF
less than IL cents per pound, the
commercial standard being So per cent
butter fat. The balance of product has
been sold as sweet cream and shipped
away.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Mr.. Anderson Resigns.

The retirement of Mr.. Lewis Ander-
son from the active management of the
Anderson Mills" the property of the
American Wooden Company in this town,
is an event to which we are not easily
reconciled. He has given 81 years OF
the prime of q vigorous manhood, to
close attention to the building up and
management of that which from small
beginning has become, under his guiding
hand, magnificent wooden manufactur.
ing plant, well equipped in every partic-
ular, credit to the town, to the State
and to Mr.. Anderson and his associates
10 the successful enterprise.
IL will not seem right to think OF the
wooden business In this town or the wool
en- business on the south side without
connecting Mr.. Anderson with it, and b
will be missed In this business not only
here but also in the meetings of wooden
associations, in which he always took
much interest.
Mr.. Anderson has property interests
and business connections here, and we
hope he may continue bis home here for
many years. He is a citizen whom the
town cannot well afford to lose.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Ninety-five Years.

Our neighbor and friend. Mr.. Oliver
Walker, the oldest man In our town,
observed his 95th birthday, Friday last,
the 10th instant. 1t was intended that
the event should be given little more
in the way of publicity than was given
to it, but the death and funeral of a
relative made this undesirable. A num-
Der of Mr.. Walkers friends called upon
him during the day and evening, extend
ing congratulations, presenting flowers
and wishing him happy returns of the
anniversary. A good number also call.
ed upon him in the succeeding days un-
til Tuesday evening, when party of 10
or more made him a social call to pay
respects and enjoy his entertaining con-
versation of times and events of long
ago. The evening passed pleasantly
Refreshments were served to the guests
and all was cheerful and enjoyable.
Mr.. Walker some years ago, acquired
the art of growing old gracefully"
His health Is excellent. His appetite
good and nothing reasonable in the way
of food disturbs his equanimity. His
intellect is clear, his eye bright and his
step and hand grasp remarkably firm
for one who is in the last quarter of his
fifth score of years. He walks down town
nearly every day and is not disturbed by
zero weather.
Mr.. Walker mentioned to us the fact
that the four people, now residing in his
double house, are well along in years.
They are, beside himself, Mrs. Elizabeth
Evans and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pullen.
The united ages of the four aggregate
81 years and trife more. 1t is not
often you find four people under one
roof whose ages average nearly IS years.
Mr.. Walker was born in WATERFORD,
York county. His father, Edward Walk
er, moved to Canaan 81 years ago and to
Skowbegan in 1927. Oliver Walker
built the house in which he now resides
in 1884. 1t has been his home continu-
ously since that time with the exception
of winters he spent in Washington as an
officer of the House of Representatives
when Mr.. Blaine was speaker, and some
winters since with his daughter, Mrs.
Orcutt. His grandfather, Jonathan
Walker, was a soldier in the Revolution
and his father of the war of 1872.
Mr.. Walker has been man of in
dustrious, prudent methods of life. He
abstained from the use of intoxicants or
tobacco, even in early life. His pros
pect of good number of years that will
carry him beyond the century mark is
excellent. His age has not detracted
from his genialty and he has a warm
place in the hearts of the people of the
town in which he has so long been an
honored citizen. May the returns of
the day observed be many and happy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
The Socialists Convention.

Maine Socialists met here in conven-
tion at Grand Army Hall, Wednesday
| last, at II O'Clock a. IN. The gathering
appeared to be combination of mass
, and delegate convention, but nine Of the
sixteen counties were not represented.
The meeting was called to order by
Charles L. Fox of Portland, chairman of
the State committee. D. A. White of
Saco WAS chairman of the convention,
and D. G. Richards of Skowhegan, Sec
rotary. Seven counties were represent
ed by delegates, viz: Aroostook. L;
Cumberland, A; Hancock, l; Knox, 2;
Penobscot, l.; Somerset, IL; York, l.
| Total, 81.
| A committee on resolutions was an
nounced, viz: E. A. Nelson, Aroos-
took; c. L. Fox, Cumberland; Malbary
Kingman, Hancock; L. j. Hills, Knox !;
f. A. Tracy, Penobscot; W. G. Hap
good, Somerset; D. A. White, York.
A committee on constitution and or
ganization was composed Of F. E. Irish,
Portland; Charles Murphy, Skowhegan !;
l.. E. Br4mhall, Camden; Miss M. s.
Jones, Skowhegan; F. A. Manter, Arson.
A platform was adopted, which, Mr..
Fox, the nominee for governor, informs
us, is IA strong, class-concession, social
ist document, with several practical i'm
mediate demands and a series of resolu-
lions on prominent questions Of the day
of special interest to farmers and me-
chanics."
Charles L. Fox was chosen to repre-
sent the State on the National committee
and the State committee was chosen as
follows: Earl A. Nelson, Aroostook !;
Fred E. Irish, (Sec'y), Cumberland; NAL
barry Kingman, Hancock; L. E. Bran
hall, Knox; E. N. Tracy, Penobscot; S.
b. Martin, Sagadahoc; W. G. Hapgood,
Somerset CHAIRMAN; d. A. White,
York. The State committee was au-
thorized to fill vacancies occurring In
the several counties not represented.
An auxiliary State committee, one wo-
man for each county, was provided for
and members were chosen for three
counties: Aroostook, Mrs. Amber Rob.
inson Cumberland, Mrs. E. B. Yeaton !;
Somerset, Miss N. s. Jones.
Nominations were made as follows:
Charles L. Fox, Portland, for governor;
Fred E. Irish, Portland, for Representa-
tive to Congress In First district; S. B.
Martin, Bath, in Second; Fred A. Man
ter Arson, in Third. The Fourth dis
trct nomination is to be made later.
In the evening a public meeting was
held in G. A. r. Hall. The hall was
full. Charles Murphy of this town pre-.
sided and the speakers were D. G.
Richards Of Skowhegan; Earl A. Nelson
of Bridgewater and d. A. White of Saco.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Reed-Was hburne.

Wednesday last, at the residence Of s.
}. Manson In South Berwick, Mr.. Ruel
E. Reed and Miss Jos phne E. Wash
burne were united in marriage, Rev.
|. b. Mower, former pastor of the
First Baptist church in this place, being
the officiating clergyman.
At the close of the marriage service a
brief reception was held, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Reed took the train for Boston
for visit, returning TO okowhegan by
the train of last night.
They will reside at their farm home In
East Madison, and will be at home to
their friends after February LIST.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

The January term OF the Cumberland
supreme court, Judge Stout presiding
began at Portland, Tuesday. Only eight
continued cases were entered on trial list
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure
4. W. Groves signature is on each box. 26c.