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f n -. r WILSON. N, C, DECEMBER 21, 1899. 4 1 is ii nil ran Celebrated in tlis Methodist Church. Beautilal Decorations. MR. JOSEPH THOMAS AND MISS EVA ANDERSON Rev. J. B. Hurley Officiated Mrs. S. W. Vena- ble at the Organ Many Hand some Gifts. ineivieinoaistcnurcnwasinrongea yesterday with the friends and well wishers of the popular young couple who at hkrh noon olihted their mar- : riage vows. It was the wedding of Mr. Joseph Townes Thomas and Miss Eva South- erland Anderson. Mr. Thomas is a niofrressive vounf? business man. who ; , , 4, . for some vears has been with the to- 1 1 . - r T T 1IT . o -" but 1 . -ittm r tt u;hnVamp tr Wi srvn from Hpn derson. He is deservedlv nonular .iL-v 1 . 1 . " , in this citv and in his former home. Miss Anderson is the handsome j ana charming daughter of Dr. and Mrs Nathan Anderson. I She is a general favorite in Wilson, and for her attrac tive1 manners and whole souled sincer ity Is beloved by young and old. Mr Thprnas has indeed captured a prize in this superb young woman. The church was exquisitely decor ated. About the chancel, choir rail, organ ana ianing irom tne eiectnc chandelier filmy white drapery was set oft I with green, while stands of ferns aad tropical palms added beau ty. Under the supervision of Mrs. J. T. Wiggins it could not help being elegant. At twelve o'clock, to the rhythmic wedding march of Lohengrin played States does not keep the Utah Re in artistic stvle bv Mrs. S. W. Ven- servation Indians from crossine the able, the wedding party entered. Down the centre aisle passed the ush ers in couples, while passing up each side aisle a single bridesmaid entered in line with the ushe js. Crossing in lront of the chancel,1 the bridesmaids took bosition within and on the ele vated rostrum, the ushers without. Then came the maid of honor, Miss Ethel Barnes, of Wilmington, and fol lowing came the bride leaning on the arm of her father. Advancing from the rear of the church, the groom, with his best man, Mr. R. H. Hood, of Henderson, received his bride to be from her father and the couple faced the pastor, Rev. J. B.. Hurley, who made them mari and wife after the impressive, service of the Methodist chuVch. During this Mrs. Venable softly played Demuth's "Love Song." At the close, after congratulations by the pastor he bridal party left the church to the triumphant peals of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The ushers were dressed in high noon wedding style, with black coats and' vests relieved by steel gray trousers. These were Messrs. S. H. And erson, E. F. Nadal, J. R. Mc Lean and Geo. Stronach. The bridesmaids were dressed in white organdie and wore Gainsbor ough hats of black, all bearing bou quets of pink carnations and were Misses Elizabeth Anderson, Ellen Branch, Sallie Porter, of Tarboro, Carrie Thomas, of Henderson, sister of the groom. The maid of honor wore a picture hat of black velvet ana was attired as the bridesmaids. rhe bride was attired in a perfect fitting, exduisite tailor made going- away -gown of dark green. 'She was a picture ot beauty as she entered the church, bearing an exquisite bouquet Tuesday night there had been an ante-nuptial luncheon served at the house of Cant. T. M. Anderson bv Miss Elizabeth, his daughter. After the ceremony there was a bridal breakfast, given in honor of the bridesmaids at the residence of Dr. Anderson. The dining room was beautiful, decorated in white, green and pink, candles of these colors il luminating the darkened room, most tastefully decorated. Ihe centre niece on the table ,was a magnificent pattern sent by tbe groom's mother and on it was thrown the bride's bouquet. The bridal gifts were in great num- brs and were beautiful, " valuable and useful. All kinds of bilver lor table and toilet use, cut glass of all varie ties, handsome leather couches and easv chaiis. onamental clocks and other things to numerous to mention i & 1 i 311UWCV1 liJG Hill LI COltClli 111 VKUH-IJ couple were held r This ternoon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas left for Henderson tb visit 1 trie relatives 01 tne sroom. iney win t " return to wilson alter the holidays. The News congratulates both par ties in the happy match, but mostly Mr. Thomas, lor he has sgcured for nis wile one 01 tne most cnarming . r . . 1 and attractive of Wilson's fair daugh- 1 t 111 1 ters. She wiii matte his home an ideal one, for she is a pearl of great Pnce PROBABLE TROUBLE WITH INDIANS. Redskins From the Utah Reservation Crossing Into Colorado. Denver, Col., December 20.- An ultimatum to the United States Government from Governor Thomas practically declares that if the United Colorado border the military cf the State will drive them out. The Stock Market. New York, Wall Street, Dec. 19. The banks are loaning at six per cent, call on railroad stocks, arid twenty per cent, on industrials. The National City Bank h ceived five millions on deposit wL.cii the govern ment loaned it to aid the stock mar ket. Ex-President Cleveland 111. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 19. Illness of ex-President Cleveland caused his wife to abruptly terminate a visit to friends here, and return to her home in Princeton. Before leaving she said he had been suffering greatly with rheumatism lately Brumby's Remains Taken Home. Washington, Dec. 19. Lieutenant Brumby's remains were taken to At lanta, Ga., by the Southern Railway this morning. At 11:15 they were conveyed to the station under a mili tary escort headed by the Marine band. Kentucky Election Contest: Frankfort, Ky., Dec. iq. It was announced by Goebel managers last night that notice giving the grounds of contesting the election of Taylor and Marshall has been prepared and was served on .jhe governor and lieutenant governor today. The grounds of contest are said to be alleged intimidation bv "trooos, the use of tissue ballots, force by injunc tion, etc. RON MESSENGER Advice and Requests Sent in An Empty Shell The Letter, BOERS DID NOT SECURE THE ABANDONED GUNS British are Shelling the Boer Position at Tuge- la River. General Buller Re quested His Release. London, Dec. 20 Gen. Walker cables fiom Capetown that the French shelled Jasfontein on the 18th ult. The New Zealanders occupied a iarm adjacent to the hill where the Boers were entrenched. The enemy's guns opened fire at five thousand yards range, and the Boers advanced. The French made a reconnoissance to the northward and ordered a. retirement. The New Zealanders were very steady while under fire. Boers Booty at Tugela River. A Pretoria despatch says an official message from the Boer headquarters at Lady smith reports that they cap tured 208 prisoners, two -guns, thir teen wagons and much ammunition in the battle of Tueala river. While this desoatch shows that the Boers aa nnt oeX an tup fpn ailns.lost bv t.-- - j- j Gen. Buller's force, other despatches frorn Durban also go to show that all the guns aire not in the possession o Shelling Boer Position. Pretoria, Dec. 15 Officials have announced that the British are now shelling the Boer position at Tugela to prevent their crossing the river and capturing the guns deserted by the British on the South bank of the river. An Iron ?J!essengcr. London, ' Dec. 20. News from Mafeking dated the sixth just re ceived tells that a desultory bombard- jment continues. The sharp shooters engaged m a daily duel. The de- spatch describes a novel method of sending a messatre adonted bv the Boers on the Alh. A five pounder shell was fired into the town that day and did not explode. When opened if was found to contain a letter as fol lows : "Dear Powell : Excuse an iron ' messenger, but there is no other means of communication. - Please tell Mrs. , mother and family that all are well. Don't drink all the whiskey, uf,leave some lor us when we get in. The sender's name was torn off. Sounds Like a Romance. . Birmingham, Eng., Dec. 20. The Post learns that General Roberts was ordeVd to South Africa at the request of Buller himself. Going to South Africa. Cairo, Dec. 20. Gen. Kitchener tis expected here Friday and will join Gen. Roberts at Madeira. The State Normal. Greensboro, N. C, December 20.' President Mclver announces that it will be impossible to re-open the State Normal on January 2nd, on account of the changes being made. Ten of the students are still sick at the Normal. New York, December 19.- At a meeting of the Clearing House Com mittee today a new subscription cf ten million dollars was made up for lending on the stockmarket. BEATEN TO DEATH. An CId Negro Brained With Fence Rails -Hor- rible Wounds. On Thursday night Dennis William.-, a negro aged 52 was lound dead near Barnes Cross Roads. There was a ghastly wound in his head and both forearms were broken. Fence rails near by, one oj them spattered with blood and with hairs sticking to it showed the manner of the old man's death. Hp wa nr.. conscious when found and was taken to a nous? near at hand, where a doc- tor looKea aiter nis wounds. Un bn- 1 1 r. . day he was taken to his hoine at bauls farm near Black Creek. On Saturday he died, never having re covered consciousness. The coroner's jury met orr'Sunday, and an inquest over the body was held b Dr. J. K. Ruffin, the coroner- After veiwing the body the hearing was postponed till Monday when it was resumed in Wilson, T - . . r 1 .1 TTTMf it was testinea mar Williams was in Lucama drunk, and left Thursday afternoon. That parties near Barnes' Cross Roads heard cursing and threats of killing. Mr. Wash Mum- ford heard this from his house, but because ol the nervous condition of his wife did not go out. Two boys in the house heard the same but were airaia to venture out. oiows were also heard and a few minutes after the. dying negro was found. The physician testified that death resulted from compression of the brain. The jdry found that Dennis Wil lia-MS. had come to his death from wounds inflicted by some person or persons unknown. Williams leaves a wile and chil dren. It was a most horrible death and the red handed criminals should be found. JEFFERSON'S APPEAL ARGUED. Heard By Supreme Court Yesterday The State Denounces the Murder. The Raleigh Post gives this ac count of the Jefferson appeal case argued Tuesday: The case of J J Jefferson, who kill ed Capt Calvin Barnes, of Wilson, several months ago, was argued be fore the court. Mr J E Woodard, of Wilson, is counsel for Jefferson and argued the case tor His client before the court yesterday? Attorney General Walser represented the State. Mr Woodard made exception to the dying stiale ment of the deceased, which was given in the testimony of his sonj at the trial. 1 here were other excep tions cited by Jefferson's counsel, which was stated were sufficient' to grant a new trial. Exception was also made to the charge of Judge Battle to the jury by the defense. Mr W oodard contended that Jeffer son did not receive a fair trial. Attorney General Walser stated in his argument that the murder was the most cold blooded and cowardly he had ever known, and that for the first time during his official career he called upon the court to see that the penalty of the Taw was enforced. The testimony in the case, he said, was sufficient to condemn Jefferson, even if the dying statement of Captain Barnes and the other evidence to which exceptions was made was ignored. The decision will probably be handed down this week. ! The American Federation of labor today re-elected Gompers as Presi dent. REPORT fi Hmsa Special to Esw York Savs Adic6sFrompamla. SAID TO HAVE BEEN SHOT THROUGH THE HEART ,n Washin2ton The Cabinet Consult Ovsr The Despatch There is no Official Confima- tion of the News. New York. December 10. The Evening Post received a special which saysthrt from Manila ' advices were received that General Lawton had been shot and killed. - ' News Received at Washington. Washington, December 19. Just before the Cabinet met today reports were received by a member ot the Cabinet to the effect that Gen. Law- ton was shot through the heart at San MiSuel. The Cabinet immed iately consulted about the dispatch which has not yet been officially veri fied. CITY SUPERINTENDENT. i' President Mangum Announces The ProgamnSe Meet Monday Dec. 27. Superintendent Mangum, of the Wilson Graded Schools, who is President of the -Association of City Superintendents has announced the programme for the meeting of the Association which takes place in Raleigh on Wedneaday December 27. ' President's opening address. "The purpose of the City Public School," C. S. Coler, Concord, N. C. "A discussion of certain ideas of discipline," J. D. Eggleston, Ashe- ville. "Architecture in its relation to civilization," J.J. Blair, Wilmington. "Public libraries," President Geo. T. Winston. "Articulation of grades,' LE. P. Moses Raleigh. "Thoughts on the promotion ques tion," D. Matt Thompson, States ville. "Address," bv Prof. M. C. S. Noble. Besides these there will be a num ber of other interesting addresses and resolutiorif to be considered. The Maine Victims. ' Havana, December 19. The work of disinterring the remains of the Maine victims began yesterday morn ing under the supervision of Father Chadwick and Surgeon. Marcour. Great care was taken to disinfect the earth and caskets as the bodies were removed. The battleship Texa$ is here to take the bodies, t United States. It is probable th : v. 1. :1c V. ill be com p'eted Thursday. A Terrific Tornado. London, December 19. The East Coast cable from Lorenzo Marquez to Mozambique is interrupted, in con sequence of a tornado. At Mozam bique houses were blown down and ships inhe harbor 'were wrecked. A huge wave took a steamship up and dashed it on the beach. - , Boston, Dec. 19. The firm of Dillaway & Starra, Bankers anci Bro kers, assigned today. They were one of the most prominent firms in the city. III 5:
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