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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
'ESPERADO, FOR %
YEARS A FUGITIVE,
GIVES HIMSELF UP

...ANoN, MISS, Feb. 12.-Tom At
., .|' a noted white desperate, who es-
' rom the penitentiary two years
! ana who, in 1909. detied two com
4''' '' state troops and a posse of de-
yves. sent to Winston county by Gov
~" Noe" to capture him, walked into
. s"eENor's office today and surren-
".l lie was accompanied by a party
l's'oS who are besieging the governor
pardon.
'. ,,y. escaped from the penitentiary
n. $780, "hIe serving a life sentence for
uloeE tie is now more than 50 years
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12

$50-Mrs. J. A. White to l. c. Clark,
lot 3l7, section T. Westview cemetery.
February II, 1913
$1,000-Mrs. Laura y. Mcmillan to ].
c. Perry, lot 5tX12S feet. northwest cor
ner Highland and Argard avenues. Feb
ruary 10. 1913.
$90O-James Z. Cook to Mrs Rosa
Homan, lot 40X156 feet north side Neal
street. 230 feet west of Chestnut street
FEBRUARY 4 1913.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12

stone Investment Company, lot 10 by 125
feet, south side Westminster drive, be.
ing lot Il, block 10. Ansley Park. jan
uary 81.
$l,SOO-Mrs. Sarah f. Tninghast to
Henry H. Tucker, 107 Berne street, SO by
200 feet. February S.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
Administrators Deed

$600-Mrs. Mary H. Mueller by admin
istrator, to Z. D. Miller, lot 50X100 feet,
southwest corner Windsor and Arthur
streets February 4, 1913.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
Wa rranfu needc

1Sl'iII9V-NoFrls Brandon TO Andrew c.
Maddox drive, being part Of lot 10, block
Il, Ansley Park. February II, 1912
% I,6VQ-h w. Hudson, Jr., TO Robert E.
Avery drive, being lot T. G block lock- b, 'ie Of
Napier property. February 10.
,S60Q.McCallum Dawson to Mrs. Fan
pie Johnson, 446 Richardson street, 80
by lao feet. September IS, 1901.
S3O-Westview Cemetery association to
Ianle White ld6:: lot S17, section 7. Decem-
$2.0oO-J. Ii. Jennings to V. R. Gresh-
am, 81. SO and 81 Triton street, II by
100 feet. February 10
$3,500-J. II. Jennings to v r, Gresh-
am; 2O9 East North avenue and so and
"a lnman avenue, AZ by 1877 feet. Febru-
$2,5O0-J. H. Jennings to V. r. Gresh-
am, 1873 McAfee street. s4 by 100 feet.
$97S-F. \. Ames to Charles L. Chose
wood. lot "a by $50 feet, south side Ken
lucky avenue, 210 feet east of High
land avenue February 10
$261-Thomas Hopkins to H. L. Sin
ger Company, nine lots in northwest At
lanta. February 10.
S550-JOseph II. Burdett TO s. r. Glow
err, 74S Elliott street, 20 by 100 feet. June
$725~south Atlanta Land Company to
W. l.. Rowe, lot so by 1871 feet. northeast
corner Bowen avenue and Barlow street.
$2,25O-W. f. Mace to K. H. Nix. 1877
South avenue. SO by l65 feet Febru-
$6,OOO-Mrs. Editha W. Wilcox to Phenix
Investment Company, lot 4S by 101 feet,
south side Houston street, 81 feet east
OF o P od avenue January H. r.
Parshall. lot 80 by 100 feet northwest cor
ner Gray and Bush streets, to correct
deed, September 4. 1909.
$4.+00-John j. Simpson to William A.
Simpson. lot so by 234 feet. northeast cor
ner Fortress avenue and Railroad street:
also lot 3l2 by 100 feet, southeast corner
Fortress avenue and Railroad street.
s1,50oEW. J. Webb to Albert H. Bailey,
lot SO by 221 feet, east side Kennesaw
avenue, 3S9 feet north of North avenue.
$5,$oo2W. D. Hughs to W. E: Upehurch,
avenue, so feet southwest of Rugby
side Sinclair avenue. 269 feet northeast
of Colquitt avenue, August 20, 1912.
Bramiett, lot 81 by 224 feet, west side
$224-East Atlanta Land Company to
Efe NJ Bramlett, lot % by 223 feet, in
s Ia lot g. St 9BayS iS 6g lot 49,
s5O-Tra A. Smith to Virginia NJ. Brob-
ston, lot 125 by. $40 feet; on First street
land lot 1872. May /, 1905, ~.
C. 1 PooIas and N, S Suunias, lot 30 by
"a feet. north side East Hunter street,
100 feet east of Central avenue. Feb
O$Sii$. 500-Ben ]. Masseu to Mrs Mat
tie $. Hewitt, same property, Febru-
&. @00-.Tames O. Harris to Ben J. Mas
S125 James W. Donehoo 10 i" A. Hud-
son. lot 50 by 200 feet. south side South
ern railroad, 70 feet from Sweat road.
| VlIS5 ~ /, Rrassou Ia J. r. Carmical,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
SheriH's Deco!
MOFfnanac

500. b. Richards, by sheriff. to Jno
p. Richards, No. 800 Waldo street, ~ b.
1875 feet. February H. 1913.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
BUILDING PERMITS.

$2,250-Mrs. J. B. Patterson, So Chat
nam street one story frame dwelling.
Day work
$3,OO0-Charles S. Transon. $50
Greenwood avenue, one-story frame
dwelling r. f. Denham.
S2,5O0-H. w. Melodies, % North
Moreland avenue, one-story frame
dwelling. Day work
$S0O-W. E. Harwell, Mayson and
Turner's avenue, one-s story frame dwell
ing. Day work.
$45O-H. D. d. Sims, 134-136 Powell
street, repairs Day work
5000. N. Renfroe, Simpson street.
stove tue and repairs. Day work.
$2OO-W. O. Johns, IS Lake street, add
room. w. ]. Hearn & Son.
$S5-S. T. jenkins. 161 South ave-
nue., raise and underpin PIN & Bar
more.
$5O-Andrew Allen. 439 Houston
street, repairs. Day work.
2OOJM. w. Bradford, 231 South
Boulevard, repairs. Day work.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
QuitclaIm Deeds.

I-Daniel Rich to Ben ]. Massell. lot
30xS4 feet north side Hunter street, 100
feet east of Central avenue. February TO-
1918.
$1O-Katie B. McCrorey to John B.
Richards. lot 42X190 feet east side Waldo
street, 100 feet south of Pickert street.
March ., 1912.
Sly j. .NOrthen to same, same prop
erty. January "a, 1913.
$5-A p. Harrington to same, same
property. January %, 1913.
IS and Other Considerations-Nlrs Nan
feet east side Peachtree y Street tree $50 feet
north of Sixth street. February Il, 1913
S76O-Frederick \. Hickson to Mrs
Sarah A Hickson. No. 290 East Hunter
street. 33x102 feet November 20, 1912.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12

Hl'cUV Onn Is. Richards to +. T.
Morris lot AZ by 1875 feet, east side Wal
do street, 100 feet south of Pickert
street. February 10
$S,250-Keystone Investment Company
to United States Mortgage and Trust
Company, lots 3 and 4, block 81 Ansley
Park 6S by 1856 feet, north side West
minister drive. February L
S2,500-keystone Investment Company
to United States Mortgage and Trust
Company. lot 60 by 12S feet, south side
Westminster drive. 20 feet west of a To-
foot alley. February t.
S4,OOO-Alrs Effie NJ. Bramlett to Mort
gage Bond Company of New York. ITO
Waverly way, 70 by 104 feet Febru
$2.66o-J. Goldberg to Mrs. Hannah Clio.
gauer, lot ~ by 107 feet, southwest cor
nerr School place and Buchanan street
February 4.
s175-Lizzie Lamar to L. b. Lilienthal
lot SIS by LOO feet, north side Green's
ferry road, 72S feet from east line of land
lot 1880 February Il.
$5OO-R. II. Nix to J. d. SissOn, lot "a
by 1870 feet, north side Oakland avenue
%l6 feet west of Mildred avenue. Feb
$$.OOO-Robert E. Riley to Equitable
Mortgage and Trust Company, II Avery
drive, So by 201 feet. February IL.
S200-Fannie Johnson to T. H. Gibson
446 Richardson street, IS by 140 feet
January 2S.
$5,500--Phenix Investment Company to
Mrs. Carrie Herzfeld, lot 4S by 101 feet
south side Houston street, 81 feet east
Of Piedmont avenue. January ID.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
Bonds for Title

$4,050 Penal Sum-Andrew c. Woolley
to n. c. Sayre, lot 50X240 feet, east side
Maddox drive, being part of lot 10, block
q, Ansley Park. February 6, 1918.
$1,000 Penal Sum-Morris Brandon to
10 feet of lot s. block Ii, AnsIey PARK. on
east side Maddox drive, 150X317 feet Oc-
tOber 81, 1912
$1,000 Penal Sum-Mrs. Belle c. Hemp
hill to Or. Milton n Armstrong strip
starting on north side Ponce DeLeon ave-
nue., 632 feet west of Jackson street,
thence west 10 feet. thence west rs, north
Is feet, east rs feet, SOUTH 70 fet. Octo-
Der 10, 1912.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
Bonds for little.

$4,000 Penal Sum-. W. Lyle to J.
NJ BrOwnlee, acres on west side Pey
ton road. land lot EOS. December 81
1912. Transferred to l. c. McCrory Feb
ruary 6.
$2,175 Penal sumo. l.. Crossword to
J. c. Shuttle and j. S. Adler, lot 80 by
100 feet, south side Kentucky avenue, 210
feet east of Highland avenue. Febru-
airy 10.
Fredayic eiI 4inlson SoG Esq eT
street, 81 by 102 feet. July 8, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
A Test OF the Law.

AT the session of the District
Court Monday Judge John R. Land
announced that on the conviction
Of the next man in his court of boot
leging he would impose penalty
Of $500 and twelve months on the
farm, with an additional twelve
months for failure to pay the fine.
This announcement followed al
appeal to the Supreme Court in the
Ease of Bob Williamson by Attor-
neys Levy and Sutherlin. Judge
Land desires that the alleged un-
oonstitutionality of the law shall be
settled definitely by The supreme
legal authority of the State.
For the offense on conviction OF
retailing liquor without a license
the penalty by fine is from 500 &c
$500, with Imprisonment at the dis
erection of the court, and additional
Imprisonment of six months fol
failure to pay the fine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
An Official Contention,

An interesting contention ha
arisen between DR.. G. C. Chandler
health officer, and Commissioner
George Epple of the Department OF
Streets and Parks who is charged
with having violated the sanitary
ordinance. The case was hear(
Monday in the City Court by Judg'
l.. C. Blanchard, who has continued
the case to June IL, when he may
render his decision.
There may be involved in thi,
case the question of jurisdiction. L
is claimed that the suit should b.
brought against the city and no
against Commissioner Epple.
The whole issue rests on whethel
the complaint of the health officer
S based on facts. 1t would seen
hat the facts would indicate thai
the sanitary ordinary has not beer
complied with, as indicated by the
evidence of Witnesses.
Upon whom must rest the respon-
sibility for the abatement of nuis-
ance? This is not a matter or /;
question of personality or of indi-
viduals, nor of legal theories nor OF
technical points, but by whom is {;
nuisance to be abated? o
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
The Schumpert Sanitarium.

The charter of the Schumpert
Sanitarium has been filed in the
office of the clerk of the District
Court. The first board of trustees
consists of Mother Theresa, Sister
M. COLOMBIA, Sister NJ. Beatrice, Sis
ter M. Damian, with the Mother Su-
periOr as president and Peter YOU
rec as treasurer. The object of this
corporation is to hold and admins
ter the property as willed by DR..
Schumpert and as sanitarium and
as school for trained nurses.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10

in every respect satisfactory to the
Dunbar family and their friends
After months of agony, in despair
and doubt and great expenditure OF
money, their child has been recov-
cred.
ut is Dunbar's child" for which
every father and mother may voice
their rejoicings in an expression OF
the fullest sympathy in the rejoic-
ing with the Dunbars that their boy
is with them again.
Now that the issue over the Dun
bar child has been settled, there
should be determined where is
Bruce Anderson. Is he dead or alive?
Walters may know but would he
tell?
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
w. j. Hutchinson.

1t is with regret unfeigned thai
we chronicle the death of w. J
Hutchinson, which occurred Monday
afternoon at Biloxi, Miss, where he
was recreating with his wife.
He had lived eighty-One years.
His record of usefulness and OF
good deeds may we'll be cherished
by his kindred as a heritage which
can be measured only by the ten
derest ties of affection. His best
years had been devoted to agricul-
tural pursuits on his plantation al
Caspiana, which were crowned with
success.
He was unassuming in manner,
gentle in temperament, and was
honorable and manly in all things,
He was indeed a gentleman in the
fullest sense of the term. AS a hus-
band and a father he fulfilled every
obligation which makes the home
ideal. 1t was in that home with his
good wife and children that h
found the greatest solace, the joys
of life which spring from the Love
which is sundered only by death.
He was noled for his gentleness
and his kindness, as we'll as his un-
swerving application to his duties
and his responsibilities. He had for
MS guide the Golden Rule" a pre-
cept he fulfilled in his every rela-
ion with his friends, his neighbors
and with all persons having dealing
with him.
He was Confederate soldier, and
as one of the South's noble defend
ers he did his duty well.
But death is the penalty of life.
It is the inevitable which no NOR
tai can evade. 1t is the summons
from earth to heaven. 1t is the glo-
rificatiOn of all mortality vouch-
safed by the Great Giver of all Good.
The deceased is survived by his
good wife, two daughters, Mrs. John
Robinson and Miss Margie Hutchin-
son, and six sons, Will, John, Trigg,
Campbell, Charles and Leigh Hut
Crimson.
The funeral will take place at
1870 O'clock tomorrow morning
from the residence of his son, John
Hutchinson, on Jordan street.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
In Memory of Julius Bernstein.

At the regular meeting of the
board of directors of the American
National Bank and the American
Bank and Trust Company of Shreve-
port, the following resolutions were
unanimously passed:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst our
beloved friend and co-laborer Julius
Bernstein; we, the board OF direc-
tors of the American National Banf
and the American Bank and Trust
Company, peculiarly feel the great
loss both of friend personally tc
each of US and also as adviser and
fellow labOrer in the affairs of this
institution.
Mr.. Bernstein was of quiet, gen.
ial nature, self-sacrificing and low
able. He was a friend who was in
valuable, business man of tht
highest order and man Of tn,
highest feelings. We shall mis-
him more and more as the day
go by.
Therefore, be it resolved, that we
mingle our hearts together with his
relatives and friends in this sao
dispensation of Providence and ex-
tend to them our most sincere SYM
pathy and love in this great affIic-
ton.
Resolved further, that a copy of
these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the American Ma
tional Bank and the American Bank
and Trust Company; copy be sem
to the family of our departed
friend properly framed, and that Z
copy be published in the Shreye-
port Times, Journal and Caucasian
CHAS. C. McCLOUD,
F. WAYLES BROWNE,
Committee
Shreveport, La.yMay i3, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
A Marvellous Production.

There is being produced at the
Grand Opera House Paul j. Rainey's
African hunt in marvellous motion
pictures. This exhibition must be
seen TO be fully appreciated. 1t is
one of the greatest efforts of the
age. Every scene is realistic. This
production will be given during this
week. II should be witnessed by all
the people, especially by those who
would view thrilling escapes from
wild beasts. Every picture is show
in itself of artistic merit.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
Water Main Extension to Queens
bOrOuah.

At the meeting of the City Coun-
Gil held this morning there was pro-
vided an extension of the water sup
ply to Queensborough. The extern
sion will comprise seven miles of
main. This section of the city has
long been in need of water. With
this supply of water the insurance
rates will be materially reduced.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10

By the U. s. Weather Bureau
Scattered light to heavy showers
have occurred over the greater part
of the cotton belt, except unimpor-
tant precipitation in the Little Rock
and Memphis districts. Cool weather
has been generally prevalent.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
Va0rancy Cases.

In the District Court, Judge John
r. Land, several cases set for trial
for vagrancy were continued. The
attorneys in these cases allege the
act to be unconstitutional and it is
attacked on the ground that the
Legislature is without power to
give to the Police Jury the authority
to punish for crimes.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
River Staqe.

Denison 90, a rise of Of; Arthur
City IA, rise of 0.;4 White Cliffs so,
rise of 2.5; Fulton 81, fall of 0.4;
Ringo Crossing 90; Finley 1.6; JEFF
ferson SO, rise of Oh; Spring Bank
So, fall of O.4; Shreveport 81, fall
of 0.4.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10

1t is with regret unfeigned that
we chronicle the death of w. j..
Hutchinson, which occurred Monday
afternoon at Biloxi, Miss, where he
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
Frank kina'S Trial.

The trial of Frank King, setafor
this evening, was continued. King is
from Vivian. He is the man who as
saulted Prof. Galloway in a coach
of train coming to Shreveport
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
Weather Forecast.

Local forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Unsettled with local thun-
der storms tonight or Wednesday;
somewhat warmer Wednesday.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-06-10
REFEREE JOHN m. PARKER

Explains to Governor Brewer OF
Mississippi That 1t Is His Opinion
That the Pearl River People Who
Insist That Robbie Dunbar Is
Bruce Anderson Are Mistaken
Are Mixed in Their DateS-The
Child Is Robbie Dunbar Beyond a
Doubt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-04-11

An unknown man, aged about 45
years, was found beside the track just
north of Leicester Junction late Mon
day afternoon by the crew of the north
bound flyer arriving here at 5 40. The
unfortunate man was placed aboard the
train and brought to this town but died
before reaching Middlebury. Drs. S.
S. Eddy and w. j. White were called
and Selectman Hunt ordered the body
removed to the undertaking parlors of
A. j. Blackmer. The body was badly
mangled. both legs being cut off, one
above and the other below the knee.
There was nothing in the clothing to
identify the man and it is supposed he
was tramp. He was seen in Middle
bury during the day buying some pro-
visions and it is thought that he
was making his way south on freight
train from which he fell, near where
the body was found. He was about 5
feet 6 inches in height and had short
beard. The engineer of the flyer dis
covered the mangled body of the man
near the first crossing north Of Leices-
ter Junction. All efforts to prove his
identity have failed and it is possible
his name and whereabouts will never be
known.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-04-11
AGRICULTURAL CONTEST
Comm itte man Hat
field Reviews Workin County.

Willis N. Cady, who is master of the
State Grange, member of the Middle
bury Brotherhood and also a member of
the County Committee of the Y. M. c.
A. of Addison county, A. T. Clark,
chairman appointed by Pomona Grange
on agricultural contest, and L. A. Nor
hous, county secretary of the Y. M. G..
A. of Addison county held a meeting at
Bixby's library, Vergennes on Satur-
day, April 5th, for the purpose of dis
cussing the possibilities of an agricul-
tural contest. 1t was agreed that such
contest should be held and that worthy
prizes should be given. Also that Mr.
Clark, chairman, and the master of the
Grange of Addison county, superintend-
ents of schools and representatives of
the Y. M. C. A. meet at two o clock at
Grange hall, Middlebury, Saturday.
April 10Th, for the purpose Of making
further arrangements concerning the
contest.
Clifford c. Hatfield of the Inter
national committee of the Y. M. C. A.. &,
arrived Thursday, April 4. Mr.. Hatfield
held conference with State Secretary
Clark and the county secretary of this
county, in the afternoon. In the early
evening he demonstrated Peter Roberts
method of teaching foreigners. Later
he attended the meeting of the county
committee of the Y. M. c. A. of this
county.
Friday morning and afternoon was
spent in reviewing the different under
takings and possible activities of the
county. In the evening the association
at North Ferrisburg was visited.
On Saturday A. T. Clark, appointed
by the Pomana Grange, Willis N. Cady,
Mr.. Hatfield and County Secretary
Morhcus met in Vergennes to consider
possibilities of an Agricultural Contest.
1t was decided to have the contest. On
Sunday morning Mr.. Hatfield addressed
the congregation of the Congregational
church of Vergennes on "Needs of
Rural Communities. In the evening
he spoke to the boys of the Industrial
! school, telling of the flood in Ohio.
Monday was spent in visit to Brandon.
Monday evening was spent in Orwell.
Tuesday at noon a committee meeting
with the young men of the college, who
| are teaching the foreigners was at
tended. Tuesday at 5 o'clock Mr..
Hatfield met with the financial COM
mittee of the County Committee of the
/ Y. M. c. A. which committee is made
up of President Thomas, DR.. Howard
l.. Averll, D. L. Wells of Orwell, DR..
Baker of Brandon and w. H. Dean of
North Ferrisburg. On Wednesday at
noon Mr.. Hatfield left for the West.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-04-11
COOK-LOWELL. |.
Pretty Wedding at the Home of
Bride in West Cornwall.

An attractive home wedding was
Charles Lowell of West Cornwall on
Wednesday evening, April 9, at 8
O'Clock, when their eldest daughter,
Gertrude May, was united in maj riage
to Elmer Richard Cook of Proctor Rev.
Samuel Rose performed the ceremony,
the bridal party standing beneath an
arch of evergreens and white roses.
The bride was handsomely attired in
white charmeuse over white silk, with
tulle veil held in place with orange
blossoms, and carried white roses.
She was attended by her sister, Edith,
who was gowned in yellow messaline
and carried white carnations. David
| Ogilvie of Proctor, friend of the
groom, was best man. Mrs. William
Simonds of Middlebury, a cousin of the
bride, played the wedding march
After congratulations the guests re-
paired to the dining room, which had
been tastefully decorated in yellow and
white, where the Misses Maysel Doolin
and Emma MacMurtry, classmates of
the bride, served dainty buffet
luncheon. They were the recipients of
many beautiful presents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cook left on the evening train for a
trip, after which they will reside in
Proctor, where Mr. Cook has been in
the employ of the Vermont Marble Co.
for the past six years.
Cornwall and in Middlebury, where she
has been for the past two years, who
wish her the best of happiness in her
new home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-04-11
CENTENARlANS IN VERMONT
The Rev. S. w. BidwelI of Middl e
bury Leads in Age.

A correspondent of the New York
Sun recently expressed his doubt as to
whether any authentic centenarians
were living. He had appealed to the
census bureau for proof, and the bu-
reau paid no attention to his request.
Then the Boston Post made an investi-
cation and disproved the correspon-
dents proposition that there are no
people who are actually 100 years old or
over.
The Post found in New England no
less than eight centenarians, three of
whom were born in Vermont mad two
of whom still live in the state. OF the
eight the oldest is Mrs Louisa Water
man Carpenter of Worcester, Mass.
born August 26, 1906. The next oldest
is the Rev. Sedgwick w. Bidwel of
East Middlebury, VT. OF Mr.. Bidwell,
full account of whose life and services
has been widely published in Vermont,
the Sun edi torialy says:
Consider the Rev. Sedgwick Wood
ford Bidwell, born in Starksboro, VT. g,
December 6, 1909, now resident in Mid
dlebury, VT, with his son. He boasts
that he eats four meals day and last
year he officiated at wedding and
would accept as his fee nothing ex-
cept one bushel of potatoes. In 1910
he pre- eached a sermon which was wide
ly published He shaves himself, and
recalls that as Methodist preacher he
has served in % towns in Vermont and
New York, conducted 200 funerals and
united 1000 persons in marriage One
of his sons was killed in the Civil war
His parents were Chester and Cynthia
Bidwell, among the first settlers of
Starksboro.