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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-08-20
MlDDLEBURY LOCALS.

j. B. Selleck of the Register office
visited friends in Brattleboro over Sun
day.
Owing to death in the family of the
band leader, A. d. Vittum, and also on
account Of the rain, the regular out door
concert was omitted Wednesday even
ing.
Mrs. w. j. White, who underwent a
surgical operation at the Mary Fletcher
some weeks ago, has returned to her
home here much improved in health.
Miss Alice Ryan has resigned her posi-.
ton at the millinery store of Mrs. Joseph
w. Lawrence and returned to her home
at Burlington.
L. c. Russell who has been spending
several weeks with friends at Malone, n .
Y, returned to his home Monday night
L. M. Lilick of this office left We'd
nesday afternoon for Albany, n. Y,
called there by the death of relative.
The rain of Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday came as welcome relief to
the farmers of this county as vegetation
was suffering for the want of moisture
In addition to this it is said that the
grasshoppers, which have been very
troublesome this summer and destroyed
vast quantities. of grain, have been killed.
Had the rain come few weeks ago it
would have meant many dollars in the
pockets of the farmers hereabout.
Hubert Dumas, who suffered an injury
to his feet by large stone falling on
them week ago, is able to be out,
Rev. E. B. Harris of Walden was in
tom h taft ~
E. Harris. on his way to Spring Grove
campmeeting.
On page five of this issue we print a
poem on the Addison County Fair writ
ten by NJ. A. Hahar, which will be of
interest. This is probably Hahar's first
offense in the poetic line but he gives
promise of being a second Longfellow.
AT any rate it is good advertising for the
fair.
bliss Carrie Damon is on a visit with
relatives in Boston and later will go to
Orleans, Mass, where she will teach.
Mrs. A. c. Tabor and Misses Lulu Lib
erty and Emma Meeker are spending
some time at Queen City Park.
The local lodge, Knights of Pythias
was not represented at the annual meet
ing of tie state organization at Barre
this week.
William H. Ryan of Manchester spent
Sunday with relatives in town.
Eben c.. Ryder of New Haven, the
we'll known horse breeder, was IN town
Wednesday.
The Middlebury horse men who went
to Port Henry, N. Y, this week to at
tend the races, returned disappointed at
owing to the rain of Tuesday and Wed
nesday it was impossible to hold any Of
the events scheduled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Hughes who
have been visiting Mr.. Hughes parents
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hughes. left We'd
nesday for Holyoke, Mass, for visl
with Mrs. Hughes pare nts before return
ing to their home in Rochester, N. Y.
Miss Jennie Seeley is visiting friends
in Brandon.
Mrs. E. E. Rich has returned to Mid
dlebury after a visit with friends il
Pittsford.
V. V. Blackmer has returned from
two weeks trip to Windsor and Wood
stock.
Frank Lasher will open a feed stabl,
in the DIR. White barn on Main stree
next Monday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-08-20

have this exclusive sale OF Davis Gavin
dish home cured hams and bacon-the best
on the market today. j. X. Piper. 29tf
FOR RBNT-By week or month. large nine
room furnished cottage at Lake Dunmore,
with good cedar boat. N. s Foote.
II you need any Corn and Bunion Plaster
give me call--have new supply. sterns'
Park Drug Store.
FOR sALE-A genuine cameo pin in gold
frame Price reasonable. VIM. Kinsley,
Middlebury. 34t2
Kerso Sheep Dip is what you need to use
for your sheep. Sold at sterns' Park Drug
Store.
Notice to the Publicity Blacksmith shop
will be closed during the Middlebury Fair,
four day only. David wisseli. Bridport, vt.
33ts
II you have money to loan come and tell
me about 1t. II you wish to borrow money
come and tell me about it. A. W. Dickens.
25tf
To RENT Seven room fiat over L. o.
Aliens harness shop. Electric lights, bath,
hot and cold water. Inquire OF l.. o. Allen.
27tf
FOR sALE-A steinway piano, very cheap;
but little used. Can be seen at Mrs. Pr1ntiss'
east OF the village. any day before two
O'Clock. 33t3
For SALE-Hemlock plank and boards also
choice pine lumber You will be interested
In my prices H. e. Sanford, Middlebury, VT
r. D., No.. 23f
When you come 10 the fair, call andiget your
Drugs and Stationery at the Park Drug Store
where you also find all kinds OF sundries.
Isaac Stems.
Groceries and provisions at wholesale for
cash. Cool drinks, fine cigars and fancy
lunches specially at Galvin's old stand,
Brooksville. 30t6
For pension business, etc, and general
business through all departments of govern.
ment collections made. Melvin Wilkinson,
Notary Public, Bridport. 2Otf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-08-20

Notices under this head ten cents per line
6rst insertion; i've cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or six long ones.l
Pure drugs-Dutton's.
Fluit Jars at Sheldon's.
Mileage Books at Marshalls.
Jelly Tumblers at Sheldon's.
Expert matchmaker, Brough.
Ice cream at all hours at Kidder's.
Get your fruit tor the fair at Jos. Calvi's.
Cir wanted at the Logan House. Middle
bury. 32tf
A line lot OF Asters in bloom at Hunts
Greenhouse. 32tf.
Call at Pipers market for choice cuts of
western beef.
FOR RENr-Furnished rooms. Gee Sisters,
Seymour st.
Pigs for sale, by X. G. s. Blinn, Middle
bury, R. r. D.,2. S2u
Highest cash price paid for beef hides at j.
K. Piper's market.
Special sale OF trimmed hats at Miss
Meeker's for August.
wANTED-woman to do washing in the
laundry. The Addison 4stf
Tw enty five pounds of tripe for 80 cents,
cash, at the j. X. Piper market.
Cut flowers at all times and designs made
on short notice at Hunts greenhouse.
the hair. Gee Sisters, Seymour st.
Hamilton butter on sale at Piper's Market
in one pound prints. U. H. Cushman.
SQUARE GILBERT PIANO For sale-Second
hand. Inquire OF S. B. Aines. 33tf
FOR sALE-A side spring piano box wagon.
Price SIS. II G. Covert. South st. 33tf
Kerso Dip IN pints, half gallons and gallons
or in bulk mt Sheldon's.
GO to Taylor's restaurant for your dinner
fair week. dinner ready at 10 30.
Horse. harness and carriage for sale. Fl.
NJ. Lee, p. o. Box 81, MiddleDury, Vt. 34t2p
To RENT-Two rooms to school girls, we'll
heated. Henry Wilcox, 81 Seymour st. 34tlp
Piano Forte Instruction. Mrs n. II. Miner.
81 Washington street. References, President
Thomas and Professor Higley. 3it3p
WAsrED-Men and women agents to handle
a new and useful article. n. W. Thompson,
1908 fremont street, Boston.
WANrED-A good strong girl to do kitchen
work at The Addison. Good pay and per.
manent position. 2stf
The millinery store OF 4. NJ. Meeker will be
closed Monday and Friday evenings during
the month of August.
in Battell Block. Apply at the Register Office
or to T. f. Boyce. Is
For good Meats and fresh Fish go to Woods
market, you will always find the choicest OF
everything to eat.
good place to hitch your horse during the
Fair wheIe everything will be safe for loo. al
Hopes Feed Stable. Horses fed 35c and SOC.
33t2
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Lee have returned
from two weeks visit with relatives in
Willsboro. N. Y.
Mrs. Fred Brookins has returned from
a visit with relatives in Moores, N. Y,
and Burlington.
W. w. Wood and family have return.
ed from Long Point where they spent
the past month.
About 1000 gallons of milk are being
shipped daily from the Middlebury sta
ton to the Boston Dairy company.
In the local markets Monday eggs
brought 26 cents per dozen and butter "a
and 25 cents per pound.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-08-20

Thursday, fair; Friday, fair; Saturday,
clear; Sunday, fair; Monday, RAIN Tuesday
rain Wednesday, rain.
Highest 81. Lowest 81,
Record kept by H. A. PECK
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-08-20
Business l1ottces.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
Grst insertion five cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or six long ones.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-08-20

Our new woolens for FALL
and WINTER are ready for
your inspection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25

CHANGE OF RESIDENCE-Mr. S. B.
Kitchin has moved his family from
The house he has occupied for the
past several years to the Frank
Brinkley residence that was recently
occupied by Mr.. G. K. Moore.
New SODA FoUNTAIN-Mr. j. W..
Allsbrook has just installed hand
some and up-to-date soda fountain
in his store, and invites the public
to call and inspect it. See his ad. in
this issue.
BROKE HIS ARM-Mr. Charlie
Dunn, as he was returning with a
load of peanuts to the farm of his
uncle, Mr.. Balfour Dunn, Tuesday
afternoon, fell off the wagon, and
broke his arm just below the elbow.
The accident was the result of one
IF the wagon wheels going in rut,
which caused the bags to sway to one
side, thus throwing Mr.. Dunn off
his balance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
EDUCATIONAL RALLY.
Interesting Discussions and Suggestive
Papers. Local BetteFmeAt ASSOCla.
ton Organized.

The educational rally that was held
last Friday night in the Graded
School Auditorium was attended by
representative body Of Scotland
Neck's citizens. The object of the
rally was to encourage and give i'm
petus to the betterment work, and
to organize a local betterment asso-
citation. DR.. Harrison and Prof.
Latham made interesting talks, and
discussed at length the field of op-
portunity that lay out before the
Woman's Betterment Association,
and showed how, with proper effort
on its part, the interest of the people
can be aroused along educational
lines, and untold good be accom-
plished. DR.. Harrison said that the
people in Halifax county are just
waking up along educational lines,
and that it should be the purpose of
the Betterment Association to
arouse their interest to greater
extent, and to remove, as it can best
remove, all their local prejudices,
until there are schools in every local
ity where they are needed, which
every child, without exception, may
attend.
Prof. Latham suggested some
practical ways to obtain means to
improve the schools, and told how
the schools in Weldon had been i'm
proved, and how the interest of the
people had been aroused, and ex-
pressed the hope that all the schools
throughout the county might be
improved in like manner, and the in
terest of the public aroused.
Mrs. D. A. White read an interest
ing paper on the Needs of the Rur-
al Schools" after which the local
Betterment Association was organ
lied with a membership of sixty.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. T. w. Fenner, president; Mrs.
D. A. White, Vice-President; Miss
Eleanor Smith, Secretary and Treas
urer.
The organization completed, Miss
Addie Smith suggested various
ways to obtain money for the Asso-
citation, and a paper on the same sub
ject was read by Miss Bessie Hancock
after which the meeting adjourned.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
John D. Bunch.

Our community is called upon to
mourn the loss of one of her very
best Christian citizens. On last Sat-
arday evening at 7:30 o'clock Mr..
John D. Bunch passed to his heaven
iy reward. He was born Dec. 10, 49,
IS, died March 20, 1909, age 81 years,
3 months and 10 days.
On January II, 1867, Mr.. Bunch
was united in marriage to Miss Sar-
alb ]. Peele to which union were born
sight children, six Of whom with
their mother survive him. The sur
living children are Mr.. Jesse Bunch
md Mrs. Nettie O'Neal, of Scotland
Neck Messrs. T. L. and w. C.Bunch,
Mrs. w. H. Downing and Mrs. J. E..
Wommack, of Norfolk, Va.
MIR. Bunch was a devout Christian
and consistent member of the Bap-
list church. He united with the
church prior to entering the Civil
Var and was ever afterward a faith
ful and devoted Christian. AS hus-
band, father, grandfather, neighbor,
citizen, Christian and member of the
church he was faithful, true and ex-
amplary.
The funeral services were conduct
I'd from the home on Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock, Rev. R. A. Nc
Farland officiating. The remains
were placed away to rest in the Bap-
list Cemetery until the resurrection
at the last day.
To the grieved ones we extend our
heartiest sympathy and commend
them to the consolation of God, and
pray that the Man of Sorrow may
walk the Borrowing way with them,
and that they may lean heavily upon
Him who is "a very present help in
every time Of trouble.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
Halifax Teacher in wilkes.
(Cor. to The Commonwealth


North Wilkesboro, N. c. 3-20-'O9.
The Athena Book Club was grace
fully entertained at Hotel Coley Fri
day evening by Miss Nettie Rudisill,
of Kings Mountain. N. c.. and Miss
Elizabeth Hyman, of Hobgood N. G.,
who are teaching in the Graded
Schools Of North Wilkesboro.
The general plan Of entertaining
the guests was that everything must
be done with twist for instance
to match partners a long line OF
twisted strings had to be followed
up by the boys to find their partners.
They then had to talk with their
chairs awry so they would have to
twist their necks. Then came tongue
twisters galore, and the memory Of
every one was tested to the limit.
At the close Of the contest which was
to repeat twelve tongue twisters
twisted together each one having a
number of words all beginning with
the same letter. Mrs. w. r. Absher,
Miss Willie White and Miss Sibyl
Smoot were still in the ring so they
cut for the prize which was dozen
carnations. Mrs. Absher being the
successful one.
Then came course of delightful
refreshments followed by charades
representing the title of different
books and the time arrived all
too soon when we had to bid our
charming hostesses good.
The visitors present were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. R. Absher, Prof. and Mrs.
". C. Coltrane, Messrs. G. N. Myers,
Mr.. A. C. Bray, Misses Sallie Coley
and Matte Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. j.
r. Norris,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
Resting Piece Of the Dead.

Owing to the death and removal
of many families from the Parish,
the Vestry Of Trinity Church, Scot
land Neck, find it impossible to work
the cemetery in such a condition as
it requires, and the respect for the
dead deserves. So they ask aid from
all persons who have friends or rela-
tiyes buried there.
Will you please send contribution
to Isaac H. Smith, Superintendent:
May, 1902.
T. s. PAUL.. Sec.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
Serious Fire Near Halifax.
(Cor. to The Commonwealth

(Cor. to The Commonwealth
Halifax, N. c., March %, 90
Mr.. ". B. Drewry lost by fire On
Saturday night the residence at the
F. P. Whitehead place three miles
north of this place. There was also
4 small negro boy who lost his life
in the flames. About II o'clock, af-
ter the occupants had retired they
were awakened by the heavy, dense
fumes of smoke and heat. Jumping
from the bed Mr.. William Carroll
awakened his wife, jerked up his
older child. and bidding his wife fol-
low with a little one of five weeks
old, they rushed to open air, not
having time to don any Of their outer
garments. After securing the safety
of wife and children Mr. Carroll en-
deavored to get back into the house
and secure the little colored boy, but
to no avail. the way was completely
blocked by barriers absolutely insur-
nlountable, and nothing was extract
ed from the burning building, not
even a supply Of clothing: The ire
evidently started from the kitchln
1ue. Mr.. Drewry had a small amount
of insurance on the building.
Geo. F. Taylor, of Richmond, gave
quite an interesting and laughable
lecture at the Court House last
Thursday night. Mr.. Taylor has
the happy faculty Of initiating the
old time darby of long ago. His
rendition Of old brother Jasper's ser
mons on "De Sun Do Move" was
rather original and laughable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
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Round Table Club.

reported to The Commonwealth
Mrs. Bond was the charming hos
tess to the Round Table Club Satur-
lay afternoon.
The subject for discussion was
Ruskin, Mrs. Albertson read a splen-
did paper on the life Of Ruskin. A
selection was read by Mrs. Jarl
Bowers.
The subject Of next years course
Of study was discussed and it was
decided to take up the early History
of North Carolina for study next
year.
Alter the business of the afternoon
mad been dispensed with, a delicious
lunch was served consisting of sand
witches. tomatoes on lettuce with
mayonnaise and waters. The tea
table, especially dainty in its appoint
nents was presided over by Mrs.
James Baker Hall and served by Miss
Rebecca Smith.
Those present were: Mesdames
6. S. White, W. H. Josey, G. Hoff-
man, Jarl Bowers. R. C. Josey,
Misses Addie and Eleanor Smith and
Lena Leggett.
The guests Of honor were: Misses
Jennie Leggett, May Bachrach, of
Roanoke Va, Thorne and Guy, Re-
becca Smith and Mrs. James Baker
Hall.
The next meeting will be with Mrs
Claude Kitchin, March 80.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
4 lard OF Thanks.

I desire to express my apprecia-
ton 10 my friends and neighbors for
Their sympathy, many tokens of
t.2"11ship and thoughtful courtesies
shown ne during the recent sickness
and Ieath Of my husband. Words
1all to give expression to my deep
appreciation.
MRS. TURNER ALLSBROOK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is very good for chapped hands,
cuts, burns or bruises, scratches, for 1t
penetrates the skin and it heals quick
iy, bat it is especially good for piles.
1t is sold here by F. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
Sweet Potatoes.

lG0 Bushels Of Sweet Potato
Plan Ings; also good lot Of sweet po-
taCoe5 for table use,
B. F. Tu1LERY,
3-1S-4t Scotland Neck, n. C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
SWe GieSt and Best.

Just received supply of the very
best llolaascs. J. d. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts Of Our
People and Other Folks.

Mr.. Preston White, of Hobgood,
was here Wednesday.
! Miss Margaret Savage is visiting
friends in Spring Hill.
Miss Margaret Allen, of Raleigh,
is here on visit to relatives.
Mr.. O. K. Taylor, of Whitakers,
has been here for several days.
DR.. A. Donaldson Smith was here
FOR a few days during the past week.
Mr.. OK. Moore spent a few days at
MS farm near Warrenton last week.
Miss Katherine Weeks has gone
to Roanoke Rapids on visit to rela-
tives.
Miss Lena Smith has gone to Hall
fax on a visit to her sister, Mrs. j.
Il. Durham.
Mrs. Harper Alexander left Tues
day for Enfield, where she has gone
to visit relatives.
Mrs. P. L. Salisbury, of Hamilton,
is visiting at the home of her father,
Dr.. R. M. Johnson.
Mr.Launce'ot Everett has returned
from Plymouth, where he has been
on visit to relatives.
Miss Anna Kitchin left Monday
for Halifax where she has gone to
visit Miss Ruby Safer.
Mrs. Annie Lawrence left Monday
for Roanoke Rapids, where she has
gone to visit relatives.
Miss Katharine Hancock has re-
turned from Rocky Mount, where
she has been on a visit.
Miss Virginia Hale, after a visit to
Miss Cornelia Josey, returned to her
home in Halifax Sunday.
Mr.. Irwin Clark, who has a posi-
ton in the wireless telegraphy sys-
TEN, was here last week.
Miss Jennie Sewell returned to her
home in Tillery Saturday after Wis
it to Miss Estelle House.
Mrs. J. E. Bowers returned from
Washington Friday, where she has
been on visit to relatives.
Mr.. G. Hoffman has returned from
Greensboro, where he went to visit
his daughter, Miss Stella Hoffman.
Mrs. Ida Hudson, Of Norfolk, has
come to assist Mrs. Hancock in her
Dress Making and Sewing Depart
mert.
Misses Pope and Phillips, of We'll
don, have been here on a visit to Miss
Katherine Futrell during the past
week.
Miss Carrie Elmore, of Rosemary,
spent spent few days here during
the past week on visit a to Miss Anna
Kitchin.
Miss Annie Fenner, Of Roanoke
Rapids, spent few days here during
the past week on a visit to her faith
err, MIR. T. w. Fenner.
Miss Eula Shoulars, Of Whitakers,
was here during the past week on a
visit to her mother, Mrs. Shoulars, at
the home of Mr.. F. P. Shields.
Miss Mabel Wooten, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. O. F. Smith,
for the past several weeks, returned
to her home in Maxton Wednesday.
Mrs. C. Vaughan, with her little
daughter, Elsie, whom she took to
Richmond to have an operation per-
1 IOIIltu vi IlCI ClIOdt, ICIuIuCu IL
day.
Mrs. HI. T. King, Of Thelma who
came down to attend the Teachers
Association Friday, spent few days
with Mrs. j. B. Jones during the
past week.
Messrs. Junius Crawley and A. E.
Carter, Of Aurelian Springs, attend
ed the meeting Of the Halifax Coun-
ty Teachers Association that was
held here March 10Th.
Misses Kate Futrell and Emily
Riggs and Mrs. Paul Tillery left
Monday for High Point where they
have gone to attend the Woman's
Missionary Meeting that is being
held there this week.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25

SPRING OPENING OF MRS. A.
M.Riddick. Tuesday, March 80 Public
cord ally invited to attend. There
w'Il he on display thelatest creations
in Millinery New York patterns,
also patterns from my own work
room. which Is presided over by
3ilss Andrews who has been with NE
seveea! seasons.
Respectfully,
MRS. A. NJ. RIDDICK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
49, ----.EEL1-s- OpENING.

l.. ......E. 4Iarch 30th, Miss Pat
E'e ..--..- vii. display number of
s-.-...... #artsrn hats and full line
.t ..- Millinery IN her establish
u.u- opposite II. Hoffman & Bro
E.e .a.aas of Scotland Neck and near
by towns are cordially invited to at
tend. Miss Lamison, who has SER
we'd mere SO accaptably for several
seas3ea..is with Miss Leggett again
Dc Not forget the date-TUESDAY
MARCH 30-Everybdy come and
bring your friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25

Scotland Neck
Bank!

No." Why then do you not
open an account and secure the
benefits:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-25
THE

Scotland Neck Bank,
See.lauI Neal, " c.
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
TAFT LETS OUT
some SECRETS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
DENVER. Col. Sept. 22.-President Taft
told a number Of congressional secrets
during his speech on the income tax at
the auditorium and gave his critics an
other opportunity to Jump on him" be-
cause OF his frank avowal OF party 10y
att. The address is the subject OF much
discussion here.
Those who followed the course or the
tariff bill last spring and summer prob
ably had no idea the tax on tea and coffee
came so near Incorporation in the mea-
sure or that one Of the principal reasons
the income tax was not pushed harder,
was the fact that It would have made
capital for the Democrats. In fear Of the
cry that tea and coffe taxation would in
crease the cost OF living throughout the
country the Republicans SHE'D OFF from the
paragraph and gave the income tax q
wide berth for the sake Of saving the dom-
inant party's face.
Both Republicans and Democrats assert
that the speech is likely to align the big
corporations against the President and
some Of the political prophets are ready
to prophesy that before Taft finishes his
present tour he will have Wall street as
badly scared as during the days that
Roosevelt was engaged in lambasting the
trusts.
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
RETIRE CASES
AGAINST LAWSON

George Herman Anderson Lawson is a
free man again. He has been In the New
Castle County Workhouse since last April
in default OF bail TO answer charges OF
wife beating. nointing a pistol and assault
and battery. Lawson was married last
winter to Miss Mary G. Chandler and
some time later the couple quarre!ed. Law
son was accused Of having threatened his
wife after she had refused TO sign a note
In his favor for 5000.
]. Frank Ball made the motion for Law
sons release to-day and the Court OF
General Sessions made the order after
Attorney General Gray had consented.
Mrs. Lawson has applied for an annul-
ment of her marriage to Lawson he hay
ing married the woman before the divorce
decree obtained by the first Mrs Lawson
had been made final. It was understood
that the recent cases against Lawson were
retired on condition that he would not
oppose the annulment proceeding.