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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-21

The petitioners allege that Mark
A. Stephenson had committed an
aot of bankruptcy. in that he had
transferred to Joe Varian goods to
the value of $40 to secure a note
held by the Gottleib Wildermnth
Brewing Co. and that he entered
judgment to be entered against
him in favor of Rankin Wiley for
$500 and one in favor of Beech
Hill DistiIling 90 for ST. 36
The petitioners ask also for the
appointment of a receiver and
Judge Keller named William M
Duffy for the position. his bond
being fixed at 81. 200.
Mr. j B. Tippett and 81 of his
Sunday School class, returned
Saturday from weeks camping
at Eight-mile The boys all re.
port a very enjoyable time. Those
present were: James Leftwitch
Raymond Alien, Fred Kisar, Johr
Beller. Clarence Gibson, Norman
Gibson. Max Burnside, Don Burn
side. Frank Beller, Frank Camp
bell. Harry Lewis, Robert Hogg
Cory Love. Eddie Howard, Charli,
Howard. Frank Gibbs, KeIliar
Whaley, Rudolph Written, Stuart
Burdett. John Moriarty, Douglel
Ellison.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-21

Come to Point Pleasant the 4th
and enjoy yourself.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-21
E. BARNES. D.oALDwE1I MGR g. n oARrM1L1 Forty.
POPLAR GROVE FARM COMPANY.
Breeders of Horses and Mules.
Owners of

Owners Of
Imported Belgian Stallion, Iowa Bred FAC,
sutton DE HIERINGEN. No. 25448 KING KoLE, No. ZIG!
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-06-21

Spend your 4th, of July in Point
Pleasant. A good program has
been arranged.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
PERSONALITIES

Miss Dora Evans hes returned from
visit in Wilmington.
Mrs. David Allen was in Wilmington
several days this week.
Mrs. Marcellus Jones, of Ridley Park,
is the guest of Mrs. James Hoffecker.
Mrs. Abram Hayden and son are spend
ing sometime with Wilmington relatives.
Miss Mary Johnson. of Newark, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Walter Beasten.
Mrs. Josephine High, of Washington,
D. c., spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
w. A. Comegys.
Mr.. Joseph Comegys, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Comegys.
Mr.. Charles Jones, of New York City,
was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary
E. Jones, over Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph Clark, OF Frederica, was
the guest of her husband at the Middle
town Hotel over Sunday.
Miss Jennie Bender and Mr.. Edward
Yearslev, of Port Penn, spent Sunday
with Miss Lillye A. Carly.
Miss Eva Whitlock, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Whitlock.
Misses Dora and Jessie Culbertson and
Miss Clements, of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Shepherd.
Mrs. Horace .Veasey and two children,
of Centreville, Md, are gnests of her
sisters, Mrs. Harry Gears and Mrs. VIII
liam Ahern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Major have issned
invitations to the marriage of their
niece. Bessie Dilks, Major, to DR.. Alexan-
der Hardcastle Reynolds. The ceremony
will take place at the New Tabernacle
Baptist Church, Fortieth and Chestnut
streets. Philadelphia, on Thursday even
ing, April 9th.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
DETECTIVE RATLEDGE SUED

Robert P. Small of Milford, formerly a
private detective, Thursday morning en-
tered suit in Superior Court, to recover
damages from State Detective James P.
Ratledge, for his alleged alienation of the
affections of Mrs. Small. L. Irving
Handy is counsel for Small, who came
from Charleston, s. c.. to enter the legal
proceedings. Although the bill for par
ticulars was not filed by Small Thursday
he alleged in verbal statement that De-
tective Ratledge had induced Mrs. Small
to leave Milford and live in Wilmington
with her daughter Virginia aged Is years.
Before taking legal action Small COM
planned to Governor Lea and Attorney.
General Richard for the alleged action of
Detective Ratledge in breaking up his
home. Small will ask for $4,000 dam.
ages. Small and Ratledge have been
friends for several years and Small assisted
the state detective in several cases down
the state, Mrs. Small has been recent,
has been living at No. 23l5 Pine street,
Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
CHURCH NOTES

The First Quarterly Conference of
Bethel and Summit Churches will be held
in Bethel Church this Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock, P. NJ. Preaching to-
morrow at 1890 o'clock A. M. by DR.. Al
phens S. Mowbray.
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the M. E. Church
every Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for tomorrow evening is: "Glori-
flying God in our recreations." Psa. 1856
IL; Cor. 1881. ]. A. Suydam, leader.
The Young Peoples Society OF Christian
Endeavor of Forest Presbyterian Church,
meets every Sunday evening at 6.45
O'Clock. A cordial invitation is extended
to everybody. The topic for tomorrow
evening is "Glorifying God in our recre-
ations." Cor 1871 Psa. 16:4-1l. Miss
May Holten, leader.
Sacrament Of the Lords Supper will be
administered in Drawyer's Presbyterian
Church, Odessa, on Easter morning. This
service will be preceded by special services
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday even
ings, and the following ministers will par
ticipate: Wednesday, Rev. Joseph Brown
Turner; Thursday, Rev. Elliott Fields;
Friday, Rev. F. w. d. Lewis. All are
cordially invited to attend these services.
The election of officers for the present
Conference year at Summit M. Z. SUNDAY
School last Sabbath resulted as follows ::
Superintendent, William C. Carnagy AS
sistant Superintendent, Mrs. H. C. Sal
mon Secretary, Miss Flora Cavender !;
Treasurer, Mrs. Washington Barrow Or
ganist, Miss Belle Carnagy Assistant Or
ganist, Mrs. Hattie Downes Librarian,
Mrs. Boyd Mccoy President, of Mission
airy Society. Mrs. Thomas Mccoy Treas
urer, Of Missionary Society, Mrs. Joseph
Cavender. Mrs. Hattie Downes was
elected delegate to the State Sunday
School Convention, to be held in Newark,
April Goth and 2Ist. Mrs. III. C. Salmon,
Alternate.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
WASHINGTON

April "a is the date on which will be
run the next Personality Conducted Tour
of the Pennsylvania Railroad to Wash.
ington. This tour will cover period oI
three days, affording ample time to visit
all the principal points of interest at the
National Capital, including the Con.
gressional Library and the new Corcoran
Art Gallery. Rate, covering railroad
transportation for the round trip and
hotel accommodations, $500 or $1O.5O
from Trenton, and proportionate rates
from other points, according to hotel
selected. Rates cover accommodations
at hotel for two days. Special side trip
to Mount Vernon.
All tickets good for ten days, with
special hotel rates after expiration OF
hotel coupon.
A similar tour will be run OH May IS.
For itineraries and full information ap-
ply to Ticket Agents; or address Geo. w.
Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
DEATHS OF THE WEEK
Two Of MiddIetown's Oldest Citizens Pass
Away---Fatai Shooting Accident
WILLIAM SCOTT

WlLLlAM SGOIT
William Scott, one of Middlet0wn's
Oldest citizens died al his home ON North
Broad street on Saturday morning, alter
an illness of several months.
He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Scott, ard was born in 1924. In early
life he married Miss Angeline Lattomns,
of Odessa, and lived on farm until 1870,
when they removed to Middletown. He
is survived by widow and six children,
the latter being William A. Scott, of
Townsend. member of the Levy Court;
Thomas P. Scott, of Lewes; L. Clarence
Scott, Mrs. Margaret A. Smith, Mrs.
Katharine Massey and Miss Lily M. Scott,
of Middletown. Nine grandchildren and
one great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services were held at his late
residence on North Broad street, at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, DR.. L. E.
Barrett, of Dover, officiating, assisted by
DR.. A. W. Lightbourne. pastor OF Beth
esda NJ. E. Church, and Rev. J. w.
Jones, of Townsend. DIR. c. T. Wyatt
was expected to be present. but was pre-
vented by a funeral at the same hour in
Wilmington. The funeral was largely
attended, many strangers from distance
being present. Interment was made in
Forest Cemetery, the palI-bearers being
Messrs. Geo. d. Kelley, ]. S. Crouch, N.
J. Williams, J. F. McWhorter, Charles
P. Cochran and j. w. Barnett.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
THE NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERY
Where the Visitors Will Be Entertained
Wilhelm ST. GEORGES

The seventieth stated meeting OF the
New Castle Presbytery will be held in
St. Georges Presbyterian Church on
April 18th. The Session will open at
13O o'clock in the afternoon, with prayer
followed by roll call and the election OF
officers. Divine worship with sermon by
the retiring Moderator, Rev. W. J. Rowan,
PHI. d., at 7.30 P. NJ.
Those attending the Presbytery will be
Eentertained as follows
Rev. J. R. Milligan-Rev. 7. A. Nc
Curdy, D. D., J. B. North, Ii. D.
Theodore F. Clark-Revs. W. F. Dick
ens-Lewis, j. E. Franklin, W. H. Logan
j. C. Stuckert-Revs. Henry Runner,
D. D., w. J. Rowan, Ph. D., F. H. Moore.
| William Janvier-Rev. ]. S. Giltilan,
Elder Jos. A. Mattheas.
Miss Anna Stewart-Rev. ]. L. Estlin,
| D. d., Elder George w. Taylor.
j. H. S. Gam-Rev. R. A. Elwood,
Elder w. H. Oliver.
John Nelson-Rev. Boudinot Seeley,
Jr., Elder Nathaniel Pipins.
AlbertSutton-Rev Samuel Polk, Elders
S. 7. Wiley, J. S. Price.
Mrs. McCoy-Ex- Gov. Ebe w. Tunnel,
Revs. c. Morton Sciple, ]. j. Buck.
Richard T. Cann-Rev. J. McElmoyle,
Elder Charles B. Finley.
Mrs. Howard Gray-Rev. R. H. Hoover,
Elder Joseph P. Wright.
William Cox--Rev. Charles D. Stevens,
Elders J. F. Mccoy, NJ. NJ. Stevenson.
John w. Carrow, Jr.-Rev. John D.
Blake, Elders ]. NJ Shakespear, E. B.
Frazier.
Miss Mary Pool-Rev. w. H. Bancroft.
Elder John n. Herman.
Theodore Jones-Elders E. S. Polk, R.
A. Duhamel
Clarence Pool-Revs. D. E. Shaw, B.
Frank Davis, Elder William McMullin, ,Jr.
Mrs. Montgomery Gray-Rev. A. c.
Jamison, Elder G. S. Dale. =
]. w. Dewitt, NJ. D.-Rev. S. W.
Relgart, ID. D., Elder NJ. ID. Crossan.
Clayton Riley-Revs. W. T. NJ. Beale,
Elliot Field, H. W. Miller.
Miss Linda Clark-Rev. T. Chalmers
Potter, D. D., Elder W. j. Stroud.
: Miss Barnett-Elder ]. NJ. Smyth.
John H. Lister-Elder A. ]. Benjamin,
David Stewart, M. D.
Harry V. Buckson-Rev. S. NJ. Perry,
Elder Frederick McIntire.
Mrs. Fritts-Rev. S. Beatlie Wylie.
Mrs. George T. Hill-Elder Lawrence
Hobson.
Entertainment at the Church will be
provided for the following:
Ministers, Frank E. Williams, R. L.
Hallett, G A. Foote, Elders d. W. Cor
bit, w. A. Jester
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
RICHARDSON STATE CHAMPION
Member of Dover Gun Club Wins the
Trophy at Tournament

A. B. Richardson, a member of the
Dover Gun Club, Thursday won the silver
loving cup emblematic OF the state cham.
pionship at targets in the tournament
of the Delaware Trap Shooters League
held in Wilmington. His score at one
hundred targets was SO, and so keen was
the interest and so great the rivalry that
even the experts present had to take
back seat.
The trophy emblematic of the team
championship of Delaware was captured
by No. team of the Wawaset Gun Club
of Wilmington. This was a fye-man
team race, so targets per man, and the
score was 22l out of a possible 25O.
Rivalry in this race was fully as great
if not greater than in the individual
championship race.
Ten teams participated in the other
championship race and the clubs repre-
sented were Wawaset, Wilmington, Dover,
Blue Ball, Middletown and Claymont.
The result:
Wawaset No. 1-Foord, As McKelvey,
46; Buckmaster, As; Edmonson, 45 !;
Graham, Al total, 22l.
Dover-Richardson, "A Reed, 35 +;
Terry, As Evans, Al Kirk, 80; total,
19S.
Wawaset No. 3-Martin, 43; Conog,
26; Rutter, AZ; Buckmaster, 81 Bead,
81 total, 1877.
Wawaset No. 2-Miller, 80; Robinson,
AZ DR.. Buck, AZ; Tuchson, %; Melchoir,
35 total, 1856.
Blue Ball. Ball, 40; L. Evans, 80;
N. Grubb. 40; C. H. Simon, 80; s. P.
Ewing, "a total, lS5.
Wilmington No. 2-S. Kendell, 33 !;
Hahn, 81; G. Simon, As; Hartlove, 36
G. Goodwin, 80 ; total, III.
Middletown-Duryea, SO Barnard, 80
Massey, 3S; Pool, SO; E. Massey, 35;
total, l72.
Wilmington No. Burroughs. 26
Springer, 81 McHugh, So E. Simons,
32 A. H. Lobb, 80 total, 1852.
Claymont-W. Bird, 81 Casey, II
Hahn, 35 Husbands, 33 E. Grubb, 80
total, 14S.
Blue Ball No. 2-Potter, % H. Ewing,
81 ; Chaxelle, 35; W. Potter, 36 Kuhn,
% total, 152.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
FRANK MAULL

On Tuesday afternoon of this week, a
sad and fatal shooting happened by the
accidental explosion of cartridge in 8
pistol in the hands Of Ephraim Jolls, OF
Middletown. Ephraim is q little fellow
about thirteen wears of age, and is the
son of Joseph C. Jolls, Esq, Register OF
the Court of Chancery. At the time of
the accident, he, in company with Frank
Maull, another little fellow about the
same age, was playing with the pistol
around the block house at "Frogtown
Crossing" on the Delaware Railroad,
about one mile north Of Middletown.
While the fiagman was outside tagging a
train, the two boys entered the block
house, and while toying with the pistol it
went off, sending bullet through the
brain OF Frank Maull, inflicting a wound
of which he died few hours later.
The testimony presented to the Coroner's
Jury showed that the boys were in best
of good humor and boyish fellowship,
and that the shooting was entirely an
accident.
Much sympathy is felt for the parents
of the lad, whose life was so suddenly
snuffed out but it is doubted that their
pain be less than the parents of the other
boy. Ephriam is an unusually good
nasnred little fellow, and general favor
ite among his playfellows. After the
accident occurred, he ran to his mother
in frantic distress over the death Of his
companion. What the pain to the mind
Of sensitive child must be over an
occurrence OF this kind, is hard to esti-
mate. Such one is.more probably the
object of sympathy rather than a subject
for reproof
Coroner Purks came down Wednesday
morning and the following jury was en-
panelled and met in A. G. Cox's office:
j. f. McWhorter, foreman J. A. Suydam,
Secretary; W. H. johnson, E. s. Jones,
I. S. Fouracre, w. S. Letherbury, S. E.
Massey, w. B. Hates and J. G. Alston.
After hearing the evidence the following
verdict was rendered:
"We, the jury do find from the evil
dence in the case that Frank Maull, of
Middletown, came to his death in the
"Flagman's box at Frogtown crossing,
on the Delaware R. R.. on April llth,
1905, from pistol shot wound at the
hands of Ephraim Jolls, and we do
further find that the shooting was purely
accidental, and We do hereby exonerate
the said Ephraim Jolls from any inten-
ton to commit said act"
The remains were buried in Forest
Cemetery Friday afternoon, funeral SER
vices being held at his parents residence,
on Lockwood street, at 2 o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
ROBERT HENRY FOSTER

After an illness of several months
Robert Henry Foster, one of Middletown's
oldest residents, died at his home Oh
East Main street at 10 O'Clock Tuesday
night, aged 81 years. Bright's disease
was the cause of his death.
He was a member OF. Good Samaritan
Lodge, No. 9, 1. o. o. F., and took an
active part in the Lodge affairs. His
funeral took place Friday morning, at
1890 O'Clock, services being held in the
NJ. E. Church /; interment in the ceme-
terry adjoining the church. Good Samar-
itan Lodge, /. 0. o. F., attended in a
body.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. A. W. Lightbourne, Phi. D., and the
following gentlemen were the pail bear
ers: Messrs. s. E. Lewis, w. 7. Connellee,
J. NJ. Foster, W. D. King, G. S. Hopkins
and Alex. Metten.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
THORN REsPITED

Dover, DEL, April l3th.-The danger
of hanging an innocent man brought the
Delaware State Board of Pardons together
to-day in special session and kept them
all day in secret session at the State
House. The case of Charles Thorn,
otherwise known as John Boozer, con-
victed OF the murder OF George d. Farra,
a prosperous farmer of near Wilmington,
December 18th, 1897, has been contin-
nally before the board since his convic-
tion by New Castle County jury last fall
and subsequent sentence to be put to
death. A communication of the sentence
resulted. but his time was up tomorrow
and the gallows was erected to-day for
his execution. The pardon board recon-
mended a reprieye, which was granted
by Governor Lea until October 18th.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
REDUCED RATES TO PACIFIC COAST

On account OF the Lewis and Clark Ex.
position. at Portland. Ore, June LIST to
October 10Th, and various conventions to
be held in cities on the Pacific Coast dur.
ing the Summer, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell round trip tickets
on specified dates, from all stations on its
lines, to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
April 9th to September 9th; to Portland,
Seattle, Tacoma, Victoria, Vancouver,
and San Diego, May 22nd to September
9th, at greatly reduced rates.
For dates of sale and specific information
concerning rates and routes, consult
nearest ticket agent.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
TOWNSEND

| j.. q Stats visited Philadelphia re
Gently.
Garret Othoson, of st. Georges, was ii
town Sunday.
Miss Ethelyn Malonev, Of Dover, spen
Sunday at home
Gilbert Taylor, of Wilmington, ,isitet
friends near town this week.
w. A. Lyman and sister Alma spen
Sunday with Cecilton friends.
Everett Short, of Wilmington, spen
Sunday with Joseph H. Jones.
Raymond Walbert, of Chestertown
Md, was visitor in town over Sunday
Miss Nora Everett, of Cheswold, was
the guest of Mrs. Bayard Schwatka ovel
Sunday.
Mrs. David Allen, of Middletown,
spent Monday with her mother, Mrs
Jane Wilson.
Clarence Pritchard, of Philadelphia,
visited his parents, Mrs. l. P. Pritchard,
over Sunday.
Mrs. Eugene Savin and son visited her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James Love, near
Black bird, Sunday.
Mrs. Clarence Brockson and son, of
Wilmington, spent several days with her
sister, Mrs. Lottie Brockson.
Sereck Wilson, of Westminster, Md,
was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Jane
Wilson, several days this week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, of Wilmington,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John
Townsend, few days this week.
B. G. Lockerman who has been en-
ployed in weighing mail at the Whining
ton depot has been home sick since
Friday of last week.
Mr.. Benjamin Edwards and family
have removed from Townsend to PhiIa-
delphia, where Mr.. Edwards secured
employment about two months ago.
Isaac 3. Stats
Isaac RStaats died at his home in Town
send last Monday night, after an illness
Of several months. The funeral services
we're held at his former home on Thurs
day at 10 O'Clock A. NJ; interment was
made at the cemetery of Friendship NJ E.
Church. Mr.. Stats was in his 66th year,
and was one of the best-known citizens
in the lower part of the county. He was
born in Thoroughfare Neck and spent
most of his life in that locality. He was
a prominent member of Friendship NJ
E. Church and most estimable citizen.
Mr.. Stats leaves widow, four sons, and
one daughter, children of his first wife.
Mrs. Mary z. Maloney
Mrs. Mary E., wife Of Thomas MaIoney,
suddenly passed away on Friday morn
ing, April 7th. Mrs. Maloney had been
a great sufferer from valvular heart
trouble for six years, but by the constant
attendance of her family and physician
her life had been prolonged. She was
apparently much improved in health and |
was able to 60 about and attend to some
light home duties. The news of her sud- |
den death was great shock to our town |
and community. She was fifty y-seven
years Of age; has been a member of the |
NJ. E. Church for many years, and was
an earnest christian, devoted wife and
and by her sterling qualities had
made for herself hosts of sincere friends.
To know her was to love her. She leaves
,hree daughters: Mrs. NJ. Jacobs, OF
Millington, Md; Mrs. Harvey Daniels,
,f Wilmington, and Miss Ella Maloney,
,f Townsend.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
FARMERS ATTENTION

We are now prepared to fill all orders
for High Grade Fertilizers for Spring
Planting. Also Seed Oats from our ware.
house, Middletown, Del.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
millinery and
Trimmings

This Spring has witnessed
the greatest selling of
millinery this store has
ever experienced. The
cause = the Hats; the
very best hats in town.
In all the Spring shades
light and d k. Du
Barry pink. Forget-me-
not blue, Lilac and violet,
to heliotrope. Old rose
to the dull Indian red, the
brownish- red mahogany
and the purplish-red of
Bordeaux and gray scar
let hats or soft-toned sun
burnt straw with a touch
of red. Greens in the
silvery S grayish-green
tones. Browns - FIR O m
biscuit to golden brown.
Grays, Blues. And black,
of course. Shapes; Round
hats, turbans, Charlotte
Cordays, plateau hats
everything from saucy
sailors to conventional
toques.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
CURRENT PRICES

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. JoLIs.
Wheat-No $l.05 Corn
No 2 l.02 Yellow, shelled SO
Timothy Seed $2.65 /" cob ..... SO
Clover Seed fb lOBc Oats . "a
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15

The TRANSCRIPT, $l.00 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
FOR SALE.

JOSEPH E. HOLLAND,
Milford, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15

The TRANSCRIPT sl.oo per year
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-15
The MiddletoWn transcript
Train. Leave Middlerowu 81 Fallows'
Local News.

MIDDLETowN, DEL, APRIL Is. 1905.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-21

don court had no jurisdiction in the
mater. Thereupon another action was
brought in the court OF common pleas,
at Dublin, where Mai. Yelyerton denied
that either the ceremony at Killowen or
is union at Fdinburg had been of valid
character, adding cynically that he had
never had the slightest intention 0. max
inc Miss Longworth his wife. The Dub
lin Jury, however, found that there had
been a legal marriage in Ireland and
common law marriage in Scotland
and gave d verdict in favor Of Mrs. yell
yerton.
The Major thereapon carrieJ the case
IN appeal TO the House Of Lords There
the Lord High Chancellor of the day, as
well as the great Lord Broneham, gave
il as his opinion that there had heen q
common law marriage in ScJtlands that
the union of the Major and Miss Long
worth was valid and that his marriage
to the widowed Mrs. Forbes was of n
Iieamons character. But the majority
of the law lords decided against Mrs.
Yelverton, Who therefore became once
more Miss Longworth.
Her sad fate created deep impressions
ON Charles Russell, and that he never
forgot her wrongs i shown by the fact
that when RAISED to the pcerags nc ask
ed to be permitted TO style himself LORD
Russell Of Killowen" Major Yelyerton
afterwards succeeded tohis fathers peer
age and the present Viscount Ayonmore
/ is his son.
It lad generally been supposed until
the other day that the so-called Scots
marriage law no longer existed Sir
Francis Jeune's decree of the recent
Whitehead ease has shown that it is
still in force, fact that visitors to
scotland would do well TO bear in mind.
Indeed, in this connection il may be as
well to recall all the verses 0nthe subject
composed by one Of the most eminent
Judges Of Scotland, the late Lord
/ Neaves;
Z Ne tourists who Scotland would enter,
! The summer or autumn TO pass,
in tell you now far you may venture
! To ilirt with your lad OF your lass;
How close YOU may come upon marriage,
Still Keeping the wind Of the law
And not by some foolish miscarriage,
/ Get wood and married an a
This maxim itself might content We,
'That marriage Is made BY consent
/ Provided it's done De PRESENT.,
And marriage is really what's meant.
Suppose that young J0cky and Jenny
Say 1--WE too are husband and wife,
The witness needn't be many,
many,
They're instantly bucllci for life.
4 Suppose the man only has spoken,
The woman Just giyins nod,
1 Thnsyirn snlfrad nv tina very safnp tokNn
Till )ne Of thems under tho sod.
i Though words would ie boldcr an3
blnnter,
/ The Want Of them isn't law;
For nutu signisque loqmlntu,
| Is good consistorial law.
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