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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
DICKINsONyTHORPE.
An Elegant Wedding is Solemnized ut
Rocky Mount.

Rocky Mount, \. c.. Oct. 26.-At 8
o'clock Tuesday evening Mr.. Robert
E. Dickinson was married to Miss
Katharine Thorpe. of this city. The
ceremony was celebrated at the
Church of the Good Shepherd, Rev.
r. B. Owens officiating.
Immediately before the bridal party
entered the church Mrs. James G..
Braswell sang 80 Perfect Love-" She
was accompanied on the organ by Miss
Constance Checkley, of Cuba.
The approach of the wedding party
was heralded by two pages, Master
Thomas Braswel and Robert Claly.
Following them came the ushers,
Messrs H. r. Thorpe and j. G. Bras
we'll, and Messrs. A. w. Thorpe and
L. l.. station, all of Rocky Mount.
The bridesmaids entered the church
in couples followed by the groomsmen.
Miss Corinne Brown, of Martinsville.
Va, and Miss Sarah Jones' of Lynch
burg. were first, followed by Mr.. j.
r. Smith OF Martinsville, and Mr..
Samuel McGann, of Norfolk, Va, Miss
Alberta Ramsey, of Baltimore, and
Miss Harriet Strain, of Princeton,
entered together, followed by Mr..
Paul r. Capelle and Mr.. Jos. B. Ram
sey, both of Rocky Mount; Miss Lucy
Thorpe and Miss Embra Morton, of
Rocky Mount. were followed by Mr..
W. f. Penn, of Roanoke, Va, and Mr..
James B. Thorpe, of Pittsburg, brother
of the bride.
The bridesmaids were gowned in
white silk net over white taffeta and
carried white chrysanthemums.
The bride was attended by her
cousin. Miss Mary Ballard Ramsey,
of Rocky Mount, as maid of honor.
Miss Ramsey was gowned in white
silk net over yellow taffeta and car
red yellow chrysanthemums.
The bride entered on the arm of
her father, DR.. Franklin Jesse
Thorpe. She wore handsome gown
of beau de ceine, trimmed with
etonsalon lace and pearls and carried
shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley.
The groom was accompanied by his
best man. MI w. S. Battle, of Roa-
noke. Va, a former resident OF this
city.
After the ceremony at the church
wa1 concluded reception was gwen
the wedding party, near relatives ana
out of-town guests at the home OF tAe
bride No. 200 \. Church street. Here
each member of the bridal party was
presented with handsome gold stick
pin bearing the initials of the BRIDE
and groom. The pins were presented
as gifts from the bride
At midnight the wedding party &C
companied the bride and groom to the
depot. where they took the train foI
Washington, New York and Canada
Monday evening Mrs. James y
Braswell, prominent member OF the
wedding party. entertained in honor
of Miss Thorpe and her friends.
Besides the immediate wedding par
ty, the invited guests were Mrs. Henry
| II. Thorpe. of Rocky Mount, ana the
Misses Whiting, of Norfolk, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
HOLT-BARNES.
Mr.. Eugene Holt, of Burlington, WEEDS
Miss Edna Barnes i'm Richmond.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 25.-Miss Edna
Barnes, Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lemuel Franklin Barnes, was married
this morning at 1880 o'clock at her
home on Floyd avenue to Mr.. Eugene
Holt, of Burlington, n. G. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. John
Y. bowman, the pastor of All Saints
Episcopal church. The bride was
gowned in hand-embroidered chiffon
over mousseline and liberty satin. Her
veil was caught with sunburst dia-
mond, the gift of the bridegroom. She
carried a cascade of lilies of the val
ley The brides sister, Miss Annie
Franklin Barnes was the maid of
honor The wedding was elegant in
its appointments. but very quiet there
being present only relatives and ilnme-
diate friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
PERSON-MOSELEY.
Popular and Prominent Young Couple
Are Married at KinstOn.

Kinston, n. c., Oct 25.-There was a
beautiful wedding here this afternoon
when DR.. ]. d. Person. of Selma, one
of the most prominent physicians OF
Johston county, and Miss Hattie
Moseley, the lovely and accomplished
daughter of Mr. Octavius Mpseley
We're married, the ceremony taking
place in the Disciple church, the cele-
brant being Rev. 2. B. Hall, the pastor
assisted by Rev j. Q. Guthrie, pastor
Of the Methodist church at Selma
The wedding music was rendered by
Miss Gladys Mitchell and the church
decorations were beautiful.
The bride and groom were attended
by Mr.. c. 3. Harper, of Selma, with
Miss Kathleen Fitzpatrick, of Kinston
Mr.. w. e. PARROT, of Kinston. with
Miss Eva Moseley, of Kinston; Mr.
Laurie Moseley. of Kinston. with Miss
Hattie Parrot, of Kinston; DR.. IL. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
Nitllcrs-Joncs.
"Ir. Eldredgc, the Eyaporator.'

Mr.. Gilbert A. Eldredge, the imper-
senator, who will appear in Raleigh
on October 3Oth second numDe. of
Star course, was billed at Flora, Ill.
not long ago. 1t was on this occasion
that little girl who was selling tick
cts for the entertainment, approached
a prominent banker, and said
Don't you want to buy a ticket! -
"a ticket for what? said the banker.
"Oh, for the show. Didn't you know
that Mr.. Eldredge, the evaporator, is
coning?"
1t is hardly necessary to say that
the banker purchased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
WOMAN and
SOCIETY.

Miss Maggie Scott left yesterday
to visit in Durham.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. w. Purvis left
yesterday to visit Mrs. Purvis' parents
in Hamlet.
Misses Josie and Bessie Craige, of
Salisbury, are here to visit their aunts,
Mrs. Robert H. Jones and Mrs. Armi
stead Jones.
Miss Aleta Geddes, of Columbia.
s. c., after visit to Miss Louise PIT
tenger, left yesterday for her home.
MIR. ]. w. Steen, of Middendorf,
S. c., after a visit to his daughter,
Mrs. w. L. Gilbert, at Fuquay Springs
was here yesterday on his way home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Battle, of st.
Louis, after visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Horne. left yesterday for New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Gilbert, of
Fuquay Springs, were in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. j. T. Startling left yesterday
to visit her son at Fuquay Springs.
Miss Jessamine Cant, of Burling-
ton, after weeks visit to Miss j. j..
Whitaker, left yesterday for her home.
Miss Irene Dunn, after a visit at
Neuse, returned to the city yesterday
Mrs. C. w. Ellington left yester
day for Durham to visit relatives.
DIR. Joseph Graham and little
daughter of Durham, after a visit
here. left yesterday.
Miss Edna Gibson. of Philadel-
phia, after visit to Mrs. c. H. Gattis
during Fair week, left yesterday for
High Point to visit Mrs. c. c. Barbee.
Miss Mabel Irwin, of Charlotte.
after a visit to Mrs. c. H. Gattis dur
ing Fair Week, has returned to her
home.
Miss Jennie Brown Morris, after
a pleasant visit to Miss Bette Ruff,
has returned to her home in Snow
Hill.
Miss Kathaleen Edmundson left
yesterday to spend the winter with rel
atives in Washington and Baltimore.
Miss Lizzie Plant Schofleld, of
Macon, Ca, is the guest of Miss Mar
garet Turk.
miss Margaret Sn1allwood, who
has been the guest of Miss Mary Bar
bee, returned to her home in New Bern
yesterday.
Miss Lois Covington, who has
been taking a special course in art at
the Baptist University for Women. left
for her home in Wadesboro yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Drewry left
yesterday morning for New York city
where they will remain for a week or
ten days on a pleasure trip.
Misses Mary and Irene Lacy are
visiting Miss Margaret Castex in Colds
boro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
BROWN-PHARR.

The following invitation has been
received by friends:
"Rev. William Walter Pharr
requests the honor of your
presence at the marriage of his
daughter
DaiSybel
to
Mr.. Peter Marshall Brown
OIL the evening of Wednesday the
eighth of November
ut half past six o'clock
Presbyterian Church
Statesville. North Carolina"
Enclosed are cards to the recep-
ton to be from seven until half af-
ter eight o'clock cat Home
The bride elect is a most charming
and accomplished young woman, of a
rare personality. The groom to be is
one of the leading citizens of the
State. and for a long time was the
Mayor of Charlotte.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
E'LIGMING-WILIIANlS
Prominent Young Couple Wed Tues
day at Louisburg.

Louisburg, n. c., Oct 26.-Miss
Helen Leigh Williams, of Louisburg,
and. DR.. Arthur Hynes Fleming, of
Spartanburg, S. c., formerly of this
place. were united in marriage Tues
day evening at $50 O'Clock at the
Baptist church, Rev. Fl. H. Marshburn.
pastor, officiating.
The seats reserved for the friends
of the family as we'll rs those allotted
to the general public were crowded
with people to witness the ceremony.
The bride and groom left Tuesday
night for Chase City, Va, where they
will spend some time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
ROsemOnd-Haley.

Invitations have been sent to friends
as follows:
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Haley request
the honor of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter, Adelaide,
to Mr.. Charles G.. Rosemond. on Tues
day afternoon. November Z. 1905, at
$3.50 o'clock, Methodist church, Cedar
Grove, n. c.
Mr. Rosemond is the postmaster at
Hillsboro, and Miss Haley is charm
ing young woman. daughter OF Mr..
Henry Haley. a prominent farmer.
this county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
=
Gave Barbecue Dinner.

Louisburg, n. c.. Oct. 26.---Mr. I.
w. Beckett gave barbecue dinner
Tuesday. 1t was a veritable feast OF
good things. His guests were Judge
Webb, Messrs. f. S. Spruill. Ii. b.
Massenburg, w. P. Neal, w. FL Ruffln
w H. Marlborough, Jr., I. b. Wider
w. r.. Mills, w. W. Boddie, DR.. r. F.
Marlborough,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
Outlaw-Greenleaf.

Elizabeth City. n. c.. Oct. 26.-In-
vitations have been issued as follows:
MIR and Mrs. Harry TORY Green
leaf request the honor of your COM
pany at the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Louise Gould to Mr.. Edward
Ralph Outlaw, Jr., OH the morning of
Wednesday, November the eighth at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27

eleven-fifteen o'clock, Christ church,
Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
''No cards will be issued in the city
Both are popular young members of
social life, and they are receiving
many congratulations on the APP
preaching happy event.
x - =.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
Moore

The following will be of interest to
friends throughout the State:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Bryan. of Mon
cure, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Katharine May to
Mr. Edgar Hawley Moore. The mar
riage to take place in early winter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-27
-
THONiPSON-CLAPP.

The following wedding announce
ments has been sent to friends:
MIR. Edwin st. Clair Thompson,
Miss Ethel Bogue Clapp,
Married.
Wednesday, October twenty-lfth,
nineteen hundred and five.
Washington.
AT Home
1886 New Hampshire Avenue
=. Z
Withcrs--JOncS.
The most brilliant social event
of the week at Suffolk was the mar
riage of Mr.. joni T. Withers to Miss
Phoebe Jones, daughter of Mr.. w.
II. Jones. cashier of the Farmers
Bank of Nansemond. The marriage
was celebated in the Christian church,
and Revs. w. w. Staley and Joseph
T.. Dunn officiated. Hon. Robt. l..
Withers was best man. Among the
brides maids were Miss Rachel Bor-
den, of Goldsboro and Miss Ruth
Jones. of Elon College.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21

sell. a TriD TO CoBey Island. a descrip-
tive piece, was realistic and amusing, but
the height Of orchestral excellence seemed
70 be reached IN the concert selection
Hearts and Flowers by Tobani Forty
couples participated in the dance, the mu-
sic for which was, 10 some ears, even more
pleasing than that Of the concert. Master
Willie Bartlett,a lad Of ten or a dozen years.
played second violin during this part OF
the entertainment 10 the wonder and adj
miraticn OF the company, which had also
the pleasure Of listening TO Fred Whittier
former violinist OF the orchestra. who
has lately been studying in Germany.
Miss Ida Cashen. organist of St. Angus
tines church in Montpelier, was Mr..
Milder's accompanist in the concert.
Among the dancers was a party OF nine
from South Royalton IL. A. Skinner, p.
d. Waldo, Edward Hope, +. II. Faneuf, A.
A. Abbott, Misses Ida Rowell, Katherine
Waldo, Helen Stanley and Emma Rowell.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21
The woodards in California.

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Woodard. who
went TO California in October. are now To-
Gated at Santa Cruz, where they have pur-
chased three and half acres Of good level
land, with dwelling house Of five rooms
besides summer kitchen, wOOdshed,
barn and henhouse, for 5000.
The house j. newly papered and painted,
Is supplied BY well OF nice soft water and
is only mile from the postofiice, from
which, however, mail is delivered. There
IL schoolhouse for the lower grades near
them, but their son, Frank, attends school
in the city.
Real estate is advancing in that section.
and they think they have made wise in
vestment. The land will enable them 10
raise ell the straw berries and other fruits
they want. and 10 keep big flock Of hens,
besides a horse and COW. They found a
crop Of corn awaiting them and have been
busy picking and cutting il up into fod-
der.
While wages are high, especially for car
psnters, millmen and plumbers, and IN
skilled laborers receive = a day, the most
money is to be made on an average all the
time IN hens and fruit. A piece Of land
isx20 feet yielded 800 worth OF straw her-
ries last season from March 10 October,
and the vines can be made TO bear nearly
all the year. Mr.. Moodard has been
waiting for rain in order 10 set out bed,
They lind the weather delightful and are
reveling in a proiusion OF flowers that
crowd the yards and cover the pRzzas.
January is rose month there, and they eX
pect TO like that style OF New Year deco
ration better than icieles. Mrs. Woodland
writes that she iinds il hard TO realize that
il must be cold IN Vermont when she is
keeping the doors and windows open In
California for comfort and has no fire eN-
cept for cooking purposes. Fruit and fish
are cheap, but eggs are 20 cents a dozen
and butter 40 cents a pound.
Southeast appear mountains, and AZ the
south the ocean Is seen, while at the north
Is low coast range that reminds them OF
the Green mountains.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21
Almost Crushed by Train.

Ruth, elder daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. c.
=. houndy, had a hairbreadth escape from
being ground beneath the wheels OF a
freight train last Thursday noon as she
was going over the South Pleasant street
crossing on her way to school.
One train was standing on the side
track, cutting Cd the view west OF the
crossing 70 those coming down the south
Pleasant street hill, and, without noticing
the sound Of the electric alarm bell. which
was partially drowned by the pulling Of
the engine, Miss Ruth ran ahead OF her
companions, passed in front OF the stand
Jag train and IN some way stumbled and
fell between the rails Of the main line Just
as q south bound freight was coming
down the track Without attempting 10
rise she was crawling as best she could
over the line with her gaze fixed on the
engine that HAS swiftly bearing down ups
on her, when a section hand, Joseph
Daley, sprHng onto the crossing. and.
selling the cape OF her military coat, lifted
her up and OF the track as the train
swept BY.
The freight Was hardly IS feet away
from the PROSTATE girl when Mr.. Daley
reached her, and brought her 10 her feet,
at the risk Of his own life. Not an the
heroes are goid-iaced colonies on the gov
eruor's staff; some are disguised In the
palmer garb OF less ornate pursuits.
School children are fairly reckless in
their trifing with trains and never take
into their calculations the chance Of q Slip
and tumble and the awful consequences
that might ensue. The electric alarm
bells, they ought 60 understand, too, are
not rung by trains standing on side tracks.
bat BY trains on the main line, and when
they ring the crossing j. in truth danger
Gus, and especially SO TO children.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21
Moneny,s Ranaolph Market.

The following prices were realized by
sellers at Randolph stores and markets
last Monday mot retaill:-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-11-01

Charleston is to have a gala
week, but from it's manner OF ad
vertising We judge it will be q
cheap affair. We do not know
who is in charge of the publicity
department, but whoever he is,
evidently is not going at the ad-
vertising business in a manner to
attract those away from the bill
boards of the railroad towns. 1t
is presumed that those contribut-
ing to the fund for the week of
festivities do so with the expect
alton of drawing to the city a
large number of our rural popu-
lation; but when not a line Of
advertising matter appears in the
county newspapers, how can the
people away from the railway
stations be informed? This free
advertising we are giving the
gala week is merely to direct at
tention to the contributors of how
their moneyis being wasted. We
venture the belief that if this pub
licity department had arranged
for space in the county weeklies
the city of Charleston during the
week would have many times
more country visitors.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-11-01

tain. That they We're pleased with
him is evidenced by the great
outpourlng Of the people and
their many demonstrations OF
popular acclaim. But the real
benefit Of the Presidents South
ern tour will be felt when Con-
gress meets, and it will be seen
that our Southern statesmen Will
not be throwing obstacles in the
way of the Presidents policies
as heretofore, and instead OF be-
inc a set OF obstructionists they
are going to help him in the en-
actment Of such laws as will give
the government power to handle
the great corporations and trusts.
When Congress convenes there
is going to be a great change of
front. Many of the leading Re-
publicans, such as Foraker and
Cannon, are going to fight adj
ministration measures. while De
mocrats such as Bacon and John
Sharpe Williams are going to
back up the administration, and
it would not surprise US in the
least to find South Cardinals Sc
nior Senator working with might
and main in the interest of some
great measure which emanated
from President Roosevelt's brain.
The Southern Congressmen will
have more influence in shaping
legislation since this tour Of the
South than before.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-11-01
SOUTHERN INFLUENCE WILL BE
STRONGER.
President Roosevelt's tour

President Roosevelt's tour of
the South was a great one in
more ways than one. It brought
him and our people together, it
gave him a better understanding
Of Southern conditions, and his
speeches made our people feel
that he is their President as well
as the rest Of the nation. The
slight discords we occasionally
hear about the President not
apologizing for what he once said
about Jefferson Davis does not
have any effect upon those who
have discovered that the war be-
tween the States ended many,
very many. years ago and when
President Roosevelt was but a
mere child. He was not Presi-
dent then, but he is now, and it
is with present conditions he is
dealing. We are glad the people
Of the South had an opportunity
to see and hear Americas chief
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-11-01

The two Kingstree papers are
having high old time trying to
convince each other that the other
is wrong, and it really begins to
look as if ''the bottom rail is get.
ting on top when we see the
sons of a presiding elder holding
up the whlskey end of an argu-
ment, while 3 man who knows.
from observation only, the fear
full consequences of drink, car
rying on the war for temperance.
The County Record is making a
manly fight to drive liquor out OF
Williamsburg, while the 9 Mail :"
would have the stuff continue its
flow of gold. misery and corrup-
ton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-11-01
Jordan Notes.
Editor The Manning Times:

Editor The Manning Times:
We are all feeling depressed now on
account of the gloomy weathef, and
the non arrival Of our new teachers:
who were expected to take charge OF
the school here today. We would be
delighted to see little sunshine now
but have no reason to complain, for we
have had most beautiful October,
Never have the autumn leaves been
brighter, and golden rod deeper in hue
than the lovely season fast fitting by,
soon TO become as our lives will be.
only memory.
With this preface we will now enter
upon our legitimate task Of telling our
friends of the doings, goings of them
we know
Miss Mary Plowden attended the
State fair last week.
Mrs. o. E. Webber is spending a few
days in Summerton.
MIR. Clarence S. Cannon, now OF
Jacksonville, Fla, but formerly OF
Davis Station, is now on visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a. D. Cannon,
of this place.
Mrs. ". &. Cannon, of Silver, is
visiting relatives here,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-11-01
A MADMAN'S ACT.
". D. Coksr Of Timmonsyille, S. c., who
Moved to Virginia Eight Years Ago
Kills Neighbo1, Then Goes Home,
Kills His Wife and Children and
Takes his Own Life.

Gloucester Court House, Va, Oct. 2S.
When r. f. Gressett came out OF his
home in King and Queen county this
morning about sunrise hewas shot with
a rife by W. D. Coker; who had been
concealed under the high steps. When
Gressett fell he begged Coker not to
shoot again, and Mrs. Gressett also ran
out and begged him not to shoot again.
Coker came up close to Gressett and
fired again, killing him Instantly.
Coker then sent word to officers to come
to Greenwood, as he had shot Gressett.
Just as the officers drove up to w. D.
Coker's house they heard a gun go off,
and they found Coker. dead. He had
already killed his wife and two little
girls, one six and the other nine years
old. and had laid them out. Coker
came from South Carolina about eight
wears ago. The two men lived about
two miles apart. No one knows of any
i'll feeling between the two men prior
to the tragedy.
Mrs, Coker was previous to her mar
riage, Miss Robbie Roy. She was a
daughter of Lieut.. Robert Roy. and q
cousin of Mrs. 4. ]. Montague, wife OF
Virginia's Governor. She was beau
tiful woman:
When the officers reached the Coker
home they found his dead body sitting
upright in chair. His gun was lying
across his knees. The bullet had en-
tered the neck and ranged upward into
the brain. The wife and children had
been shot, killed aud laid out, and coins
placed over their eyes. Coker left a
note in which he said he killed
his family 10 save them from disgrace.
He named Gressett and his brother as
the cause of his trouble. The murder
was committed at , o'clock and the
bodies arranged on the bed. Afterward
he lay down beside them and slept un-
til day. when he went TO the Gressett
home.