(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Before the formalities to transfer the guardianship of the ten year old daughter of Aaron Natah, a Jewish blacksmith of Acre from the father to her older brother, the marriage of the child to a fourteen year old Moslem Arab was consummated at Acre yesterday.
Aaron Natah, who is ninety years old, and mentally unbalanced, arranged with the Moslem storekeeper, Assadi, to sell his daughter for £30 in accordance with the custom prevailing among Arabs, as a bride for the storekeeper’s fourteen year old son.
The girl’s brother sought to prevent the marriage by being appointed guardian of his sister. Before the formalities were completed, however, the marriage took place in the presence of Aaron Natah and the parents of the boy. The guardianship was ordered transferred by the Palestine Chief Rabbinate.
The firm of H. Well and Bros., Goldsboro. N. C., the largest retail department store in Eastern North Carolina, is celebrating its 63rd anniversary. The firm was organized by Herman Weil, May 16, 1865, in a small wooden structure, and is now continued by the third generation.
The present owners, Leslie and Lionel Well, are known throughout the State for their activity in civic, educational and philanthropic work.
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