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MISUNDERSTANDING.

Lumberton, Jan. 21.- Especial -
beautiful home wedding occurred
Thursday afternoon at 4.30 at the
residence of Col. and Mrs. N. A. Me-
Lean. when their daughter Miss Ada
was united in marriage to Mr.. II. b.
Jennings. Rev. p. r. Law, of Lumber
Bridge. officiated. assisted by Rev.. A..
f.. Baker, pastor of Lumberton Pres
byterian church
Only a few intimate friends Of the
family Witnessed the marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs Jennings left on the
$50 p IN. Seaboard Air Line Dassen-
ger for an extended bridal tour to At
lanta. Jacksonville and other Southern
points.
Mr.. Jennings is one of our best busi-
ness men, being secretary treasurer
Lumberton Cotton Mills. also inter
ested in several public enterprises: ano
Mrs. Jennings is one of LumbertoG' g
prettiest and most accomplished young
ladies'. They Will make their home
here
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ChatfieId- EDpes.

Carthage, N. c., Jan. 27.-( Special
The homo of Mr.. and Mrs. W. l..
f.ppes here was the scene of n beau
tifui home marriage this morning a
9 O'Clock. when their daughter, Caro-
leen, became the wife of Mr.. r. e..
Chatfield, of Southern Pines. The
home was artistically decorated for
the occasion, and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. r. H. Brown. of
the Methodist church.
There were no cards sent out iii
town, only a small company of rela-
tives and Intimate friends OF the f;;mi-
iy being present, yet the popularity
of the couple was attested by 'l9ny
handsome presents from other places
and friends here.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. EpDes, and has
many friends here. who join most
heartily in wishing her many happy
days.
Mr. Chatfield the man OF her
choice, is a young man Of sterling
qualities, a native of the NORTH. but
has made his home in Southern Fines
for several years, where he is well and
favorably known.
The bride was Handsomely atsired
in brown costume with haT to match,
the groom wearing the conventional
black.
Immediately after the ceremony the
happy couple left for their future
home in Southern Pines.
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WOMAN and
...SOCIETY...

Senator and Mrs. A. II. Eller went
TO Winston yesterday to spend a rev
Mrs. Robert B. Glenn went to
Winston yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. a. Guthrie and
cter and little son, after spending
several days the. guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. O. Guthrie. returned to their
home at Rock Hill. S. c., yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. f. Foy returned
To their home at Hamlet yesterday.
Miss Lucy Petty, Il student at the
Baptist University, went TO Carthage
tu spend a few days with her parents.
Miss Markham, Of Durham, re-
turned home yesterday after visit 10
the city.
Mrs. M J. Lumsden and Mrs L.
r Lumsden returned home yesterday,
after spending, several weeks at Ply
mouth visiting friends.
Mrs S. Nj. Innman. after visiting
ut the home of Mrs. A. NJ. McPheet-
ers. returned to Camden, =. j.. yester-
day.
Miss Susan McPheeters left for
New York yesterday TO visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Blount, of
Rocky Mount, are in the city.
Miss Daisy Haynes returned TO
Winston yesterday, after a few days
III lilC City, Tire VI -'Ai.g.'
GLENN
Miss Annie Cole Boyden. of Sci
ma, Ala, returned home yesterday. al
ter visiting Mrs. 7. X. Bruner, OF this
city.
Mrs. j. r. Primer, Mr. Lawrence
T5inner and little Miss Helen, o. VIII
uington, N c., are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. N c. Whitfield.
Senator and Mrs. A. III. Eller lett
for their home in Winston yesterday.
senator Eller will return next week and
Mrs Eller will again visit Raleigh
curing the session of the Legislature.
She and Senator Eller have been
guests at the Marlborough since The
.nauguration Mrs. Eller having come
from Winston With Governor Glenn
party. She is a most charming and
accomplished woman, and has made
many friends here who are ANXIOUS TO
have her repeat her visit.
Mrs G.. II. Boone, who has been
at John Hopkins Hospital for the nast
few days, is rapidly improving.
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Daughters of The Revolution.
The Daughters of the Revolution are
requested TO meet this afternoon at 4
o'clock in their rooms in the Carolina
Trust building. 1t is a very important
meeting and d full attendance IS de-
..;red
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Two DIVORCES GRANTED,
Suits Against the Railroad for Death
OF Soldiers of State Guard Set
lied by Compromise.
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Durham. Y. c.. AIN. 27.--The two
weeks term of Durham Superior Court
which convened last MondaY morning,
came to an end this evening and to-
morrow Judge PEBBLES will leave for
his home.
Two divorces were granted this
morning and one was granted yester-
day. Those granted this morning We're
Mrs. Kate Bagwell from John r. Bag
well, Jr.. and Mrs H. n. Brown from
John Brown. Nett herof the cases was
contested. Mrs. Bagwell. the plaintih
in one of the cases, is more than fifty
years of age. There are several di-
vorce cases on docket.
The cases of ]. e. Christian. admin
istrator of j. 4. e.. Warren. and of
George Johnston, administrator of his
son, George Johnston. have been set
tied by compromise. Each plaintiff
was given $50. These are the cases
against the Atlantic and North Caro-
ina railroad and grew out of the kill
ing of the two soldiers when the State
Guard was returning from Morehead
City encampment last summer. Each
suit was for $4,000,
Another case has also been compro.
missed i'm the Superior Court. that of
Ed Terrell against the Durham Trac-
ton Company and the plaintiff was
given @0OU' feffel WAS at Wolh iol
the Durham Traction Company being
driver of an ice wagon.
Last night the jury in the case OF
r. NJ. Jones against the Water Com
pany returned q verdict in favor of the
company and against the plaintiff
This case will now go to the Supreme
Court for the second time. Tho
question involved is whether the water
company furnished sufficient pressure
with which to stop fire in JULY, 1902,
Jones contendin gthat it did not.
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Duffy-Bitldlc.

Fort Barnville, n. c., Jan. 27.-
Especial. y esterday at 1880 O'Clock
at the home of the brides parents MIR.
and Mrs. John Biddle. Mr.. Robert Lee
Duffy, of New Bern, was married -
their daughter Miss Mary Elizabeth,
Rev. Mr. Bilbro. pastor of the Baptist
church in an impressive manner spoke
the words which made them man ana
wife.
The parlor was beautifully decorated
in red and green.
Immediately after the ceremony a
brief reception was held and the bride
and groom left on the afternoon train
for New Bern their future home. The
bride was handsomely attired in tan
cloth suit
The presents were many and hand
some which showed the popularity ~
the young couple.
Only the intimate friends of the
ia miiy We're present.
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RECEPTION.
Mrs. A. T.. Baker Receives in Honor
of Mrs. Leonard Baker Yes
terday Afternoon.

Mrs. Ashby Lee Baker entertained
"At Cards yesterday afternoon a. 4
o'clock at her home on diilsbofo
street The reception was in honor
of Mrs. Leonard Baker, of Baltimore.
The parlors were beautifully decorat-
ed. the color scheme being red.
About one hundred and sixty invited
guests were present. SlI-nand
euchre was played, and the score cards
we're dainty little fishing rods, upon
which gold and silver fishes were hung
as the games were won.
Mrs Ben. w. Baker and Mrs. Leon
ard Baker presided in the punch room
and Mrs. Ashby Lee Baker and Mrs
William II. Williamson received.
The occasion was one OF the most
elaborate of the season and thorough
" enjoyed by all present.
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Carthage Blade

There is a negro on the changing
who is somewhat of a curiosity in his
way He is said TO stand six feet and
eight inches in his shoes, and his shoes
are number Is. His name is George
Williams and was sent up for disturb
ing religious worship. in the absence
of particulars we suppose that he
couldn't get his feet out Of the aisle
and when some brother trod on his
corns he spoke right out in meeting
and raised a rough house. though of
course this may be a mistake.
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Beautiful Homo Wedding.

Laurinburg, Jan. 27.-(Special.l-
Wednesday evening at eight o'clock ut
the home OF the bride, Mr.. f. NJ.
Hubbard was united in marriage 20
Miss Eleanor j. Dowdy. Rev. K. ~.
Willis officiating.
The parlor had been beautifully
decorated with ferns and festoons IF
pine fringe; and promptly at eight
o'clock the bridal party entered the
room to the strains of 'Tannauser, :
sweetly discoursed by Miss Era Meath.
Just previous to the ceremony
Faithful and True" was sweetly sung
by Mesdames w II. Cooper, Daniel
Shaw. Jr., T.. f. Whitaker and Miss
Minnie Willis
Miss Elizabeth Dowdy was maid OF
honor and Nh. f. l.. Bundy was best
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SIN O'CLOCK DINNER.
Mr.. y. b. Broughton Entertains a
Party OF Friends.

Mr.. y. b. Broughton gave delight
full Six O'Clock dinner TO a few friends
at his elegant home on New Bern
avenue 1t was q most elaborate al
fairs and those present will not soon
forget the happy event
The invited guests We're: Mr.. w. w.
Struggled, Senator of Haywood; Col,
j. A. Long, Senator of Person: Mr
Joseph C. Ellington, senator of Wake:
Mr. c. w. Mitchell, Representative OF
BERTHE: Col John S. Cunningham, Rep
resentative of Person; Major \. w
tiraham, Representative of Lincoln.
Mr. p. J. Olive, Representative OF
Wake: Mr. j. NJ. Broughton and other
friends
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Bundy---McDOu9old.

I4aurinbug, y. c., Jan. 2I.---(Spe-
ciai.) The marriage of Mr.. j. owen
Bundy ana Miss Sallie McDougold was
sole mnized by Rev. r. A. Willis i'm the
Methodist church here Miss I'eLtie
McDougold sister of the bride, was
the maid of honor and Mr.. O. Fl. Bell.
of Hamlet, was the groom's best man.
The attendants We're: Miss lda Lee
and Mr.. X. G. Everett Miss Virginia
Streeter and Mr. w. Il. Carson, Miss
Jimmie Dowdy and Mr.. Luther Ben
ton Miss Lille Gill and Mr. A. Shell
ton Monroe and Miss Ludie Bunny and
Mr. Mack Cameron.
The wedding march was rendered
by Miss Eva North and the ushers
were Mesrs. f. L. Bundy and Charles
Muse
After the ceremony the couple
boarded the O'Clock train amid the
congratulations of host Of friends.
They enjoyed a delightful bridal tour
through Florida, returning TO Laur-
inburg Wednesday. January 25th.
Mrs. Rundy is the daughter of our
esteemed towhsman, Mr.. James Nc
Dougold, and Mr.. Bundy is a native
or Laurinbucg. though now L resident
of Hamlet, and the son of Mr.. and
Mrs ] S. Bundy. They. will make
their home Ia Hamlet.
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WASHINGTON DUKE nURT
lie Fails and Frccturcs Ills Hip Bone.
The Physicians Report Their IA
iient as Doing We'll.
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Durham, n. c., Jan. 81 Washing
Ton Duke. one Of Durham's oldest cit
lens. is suffering from Il fractured hin
bone as a result of a. fall Mr.. Duke
was hurt While walking in his home.
lie slipped and fell over some article
of furniture, fracturin$ the bone. He
VAS at once attended by DR. j. Nj.
O'Kolly and DIR. John r. Carr. After
the operation ii was stated that this
wounded man was getting along nicely
Mr. Duke was hurt yesterday, al
though the fact did not become known
untl today. LSat night and this
morning he rested We'll and the ply
sici;tns stated today that they were in
hope that he would soon be able To
get about again.
Mr.. w. Duke is now in his Saith
wear
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nal cases for newly discovered eN9-
dencC.
Ten thirty O'Clock was iiTec as lht
hour for converting in future. Ine
House then adjourned.
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desperate L,,natic Re-capturcd.
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ISpeclaI 10 MONS anU ODseTNtT.J
Pittsboro, ~ c., Jan. 27.-Thomas
II. Nall, the escaped lunatic, who
forced his father brave Old eX-Con-
fedcrate who lost a leg at Gettysburg
TO go with him before a magistrate
and swear that he was not insane, was
CAPTURED by Deputy Sheriff James r..
Wright and taken back to the State
Hospital. Nall was armed and threat
ened the life of anyone who should 1t
tempt to arrest him. 1t required the
aid Of several men to secure him.
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\ Fire IT E'errar.

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rarboro. n. c., Jan. 27.-Yesterday
evening fire broke out in an unoccu-
pied dwelling in Farrar, near the Tar
boro cotton factory. The firemen OF
this place, as we'll as those of that
suburb promptly responded, but their
efforts were unaVailing to save the
uilding.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
\ Curiosity in His Way.
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Thomas-HovcrmaIe.

Wilkesboro. Jan. 27.--(SpeciaL) .
Today Capt John c. Thomas and Miss
Nellie Hovermale. of Berkley Springs,
West Virginia, were married here. the
ceremony being performed by Rev. Mr..
fsller at the home of the brides sister.
Mrs. Walters.
The best man was Mr.. Reeves tn"
engineer of the freight train between
Winston and North Wikesboro IN
which Captain Thomas is the conduc
TOR. The happy couple have gone TO
Hagerstown. Mr.. on 4 wedding trip.
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Married Two Generations.

Elder F. ID. Gold left today for
Scotland Neck. where at 800 this af-
ternoon he united in marriage a Mr..
Cherry and a Miss A!lsbrook.
Thirty-five years ago Elder Gold
married The father and mother of the
young lady. Mr.. and Mrs. b. l. Ais
crook and al the parties are promin-
ent people of that section.-Wilson
1rTirppS
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BIythe-Nickelson.

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Burlington, N c. Jan. 26.-One of
the most beautiful home marriages
ever celebrated i'm our little city took
place Wednesday afternoon at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Nicholson, when their
Youngest daughter, Miss Bessie Inez,
plighted her troth to Mr.. Geo. A.
Blythe, formerly of Dayton, o., but
now of Fayetteville. N. c.
Miss Viola Nicholson presided at the
piano, and played the wedding march
in an artistic manner The parlor,
which had been beautifully decorated,
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Goodwyn-Taylor.

Washington, Jan. 27.-(SpeciaL)- -
The marriage Of Miss Lillian Taylor, of
this place, and Mr.. r. w. Goodwin.
of Raleigh. was celebrated on Monday
evening at the home of Captain and
Mrs. W. H. Ellsworth. West Second
street, Rev. Josiah Crudup pastor of
the Baptist church, performing the
ceremony. The bride is an attractive
and charming young lady and sister 70
Mrs w H. Ellsworth, with whom she
resided. The groom is an excellent
Young railroad conductor. They have
gone on a bridal tour.
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X X X
\ MJ SICAL RECITAL.
At the Presbyterian Church Next Tues
day Night.

4 delightful Organ Recital is being
arranged for next Tuesday evening at
the First Presbyterian church. Some
Of the best musicians in the city will
take part and a cordial invitation is
given to all lovers of music to attend.
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Cupid Used His Wings.

Greensboro, n. c., Jan. 27.-tSpe-
cial. MIR. S. w Davis. of this city.
and Miss Elizabeth simpson. OF Pur-
ley, Caswell county surprised their
friends by getting married last night.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Ira Edwin at the home of the groom's
brother, Mr.. j. Il. Davis. on Tusca-
loosa street. The marriage was run
away match, the brides parents OBJ
iecting. Mr.. Davis was formerly in
the brokerage business here but VIII
take a position next week With the
Trovident Savings Insurance Company
/, fbic oit1y
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Before engaging III an argument be
sure of your ability to put Your oppo-
nent to Sleep.
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Things Worthy of Your
Consideration
KID GLOVES.

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Men buy lots OF flowers when they
are eng2 ged and try to make ii up
all the rest of their married live
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Snecial Orders.

Saturday at u o'clock was noale
special order ~ consider the bill for
the protection of fish in Pamlico ana
Tar River.
Tuesday, January 31st was made a
special order for ccnsidc -at:nn OF the
bill providing for new trial in cr'ini-
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WiISon-flugIlcS.

Monroe, Jan. 25!-( Especially This
evening DR.. II. d. Wilson, Of shelby,
and Mrs. Minnie Hughes, of Shelby.
were married here. The cererony
was performed at the home of the
brides brother, where She haS been
visiting for several days
Dir. Wilson is a leading and popular
citizen OF Shelby and the bride is an
accomplished. and cultured young wo-
M
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and vocal numbers were
thoroughly enjoyed. The last number
was descriptive piece, a duet on the
triangle, pop guns and whips. This
of the afternoon and the young ladies
who took part have shown their ability
rs musicians OF the highest order.
Refreshments were then served by
and ladies in charge and were highly
enjoyed by those present.
The members of the managing
have cause TO be thankful
tilat through their efforts Mrs. 4Ay-
COCKS homecoming was made SO thor
oughly enjoyable End sincere
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TO DIR. and Mrs. Williams.
Tarboro. y. c., Jan. 25.- especially
A most delightful reception was
given near here Tuesday by Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Nj. Parks, at their beauti-
full country nome in honor Of Dr. and
Mrs. Lloyd Williams, who are here ON
their bridal tour. There was Il large
attendance of townspeople who great
~ enjoyed the old-faShioned hoSpi-
tally of Mr.. and Mrs. Parks.
Among the receiving party were:
Dr. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Dorsey
Pender, Of Norfolk, Va, and Mrs. A.
NJ Farley, of Fries, Va. After the
guests had been presented TO the re-
ceiving party they enjoyed delicious
refreshments, served by two charm
ing young ladies, Misses En- Pender
and Florida Gotten.
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Daughters of The Revolution.

The Daughters of the Revolution are
requested TO meet this afternoon az
o'clock in their rooms in the Carolina
Trust building. 1t is a very important
meeting and a full attendance is de-
Richmond planet., 1905-01-14
The Manager Remembered.

The agents and inspectors of the
American Beneficial Insurance Comma
ny presented a silk silver mounted nm
brella to their manager, B. III. Peyton.
as token Of their appreciation of his
work and faithful discharge of his duty.
General Sick Inspector R. H. Fauntie-
roy In an appropriate address presented
the gift. The General Manager accent
ed in gracious words
The clerks called the Manager in
question and presented to him as their
token of appreciation a silk mufier.
Mrs. A. Graham in a neat speech
presented the gift. The names of the
clerks and agents are as follows: Mrs.
J. A. Graham, Misses M. M. Seay, Pol
lie +. Clarke. Ida A. Kylss, Clara L.
Ksrsey, Mamie Shavers, General Route
Inspector, r. W. Anderson. General
Sick Inspector, r. 81. Fauntleroy, v.
l.. Hawkins. M. o. Waller, D. j. Brad
ford, r. Beverly, J. t. White, w. III.
Jones, F. l.. Bryant, A. w. cambridge.
r. w. Moss, VIM. 8. Page, Alice Rob
inson, Thomas Beverly.
Richmond planet., 1905-01-14
VOTED TO SEAT ADAMS

Colorado Legislature Declares Demo-
crat Elected Governor.
Denver, Colo.,- Jan. S.-Alva Adams
was declared by the legislature to be
the duly elected governor of Colorado.
The returns showed 123,07S votes for
Adams. Peabody, 11S,S04: plurality for
Adams, 9774.
A cheer greeted the announcement
of the result OF the election when made
by Lieutenant Governor Haggott.
The Republican candidates TO all the
other state offices were declared elect
ed. Under the terms of the agree
ment reached by the various factions
In the Legislature no notice of contest
can be filed by Governor Peabody until
after the Inauguration of Mr.. Adams,
which is set for 10 o'clock tomorrow
1t has not yet been definitely decided
by Governor Peabody whether or not
he will make a contest.
Richmond planet., 1905-01-14
A Great Time in Manchester

The regular monthly meeting of the
National Baptist s. S. Union was held
on last Sunday, Jan. Sth, 1905 at $3.50
+. M. at the Zion Baptist Church. Man
chester, Va. The edifice was crowded
from pulpit SO door.
Supt. Rev. j. H. Stephens welcomed
the Union. President b. III. Peyton in
a fine address responded He reviewed
the past OF the Union and implored the
many hearers to put their shoulders
to the work for another year of success
The recitations Of the little ones and
the essays and solos of the larger ones
We're well rendered and appropriate for
the occasion. Rev. L. D. Thomas Of
Jamaica addressed the Union. His
speech was well received and SO much
30 that he was invited to speak to the
Union again. The New Year solo bv
Brother .. O. Williams carried the
house by storm, also the address of Miss
M. e. L. Coleman. A handsome col
lection was raised. Next union is ex-
pected to meet with Mt. Oliyet Baptist
Church, the second Sunday in February