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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
A HAPPY HONEYMOON
MIR. Il. S. Foster, of Hampton. and His
Bride to Remain in V ashington.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WASHINGTON. D. c., December II
No happier couple can be found to-day
than Mr. and Mrs. Howard Scott Foster,
Of Buckroe Beach. the postponement Of
whose marriage at Hampton last Sunday
evening, due to the disappearance of the
bridegroom at the last minute, created
such sensation in Virginia. Mr.. and
Mrs. Foster are spending their honey
moon at the Temple House on Ninth
Street. Washington, where they were
quietly married Tuesday night
Mr.. Foster explained the whole matter
to the reporter OF The Times here to-
night He says there was no trouble
between him and Miss Alice Campbell,
now Mrs Foster 1t was all on account
of his sisters. The announcement that
he was to be married on Sunday night
appeared in the local papers on Sunday
morning At dinner that day the subject
came I'D, and Fosters sisters raised
a bit of q row over 1t. They We're re-
sentful as sisters will be Of another girl
taking their brother away, and they eX-
pressed their feeling freely.
'.I saw what a row it was going to
make" said Foster tonight. $50 I wrote
q note to Miss Campbell and told her it
was all right; that I would come to
and that she and her father must come
on here and we would be married. They
came on Monday night and got here Tues
day and we were married Tuesday night.
That's all there is to it,
Mr. Foster was shown q telegram from
Newport News. which said there had been
a warrant sworn out for him. He was
in Newport News Of being responsible for
the story.
The young couple will remain In Wash
ington for some time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
FORGOT TO RETURN
Two We'll Dressed Young Men Drive
Of With a Hired Team.
fspeeial DISPATCH to tn Times

fSoecial Dispatch TO fna firneS.)
T,EESBURG, VA. December lion Sun
a.. evening two well dressed young men
snr1fsd 20 Gfr 7. Or Eubank, of Falls
C,T.urch. for the hire OF . horse and buggy.
promising 10 return after a short drive OF
~, hour The were seen going in the
direction of Herndon. At this place sill
race OF their whereabouts has been lost,
r. is believed they turned aside and
crossed the Potomac into Maryland. In
formation as to the description OF tho
men and team was quickly telephoned to
ererv point and rewards offered for the
arrest and detention of the young men.
So far every effort to locate the parties
has failed
j. &. McCabe sold to Mr.. y. NJ. Parks
the Osburn property. located near Round
IEili, for $3.50 per acre.
Monday Mr.. Cecil Conner purchased for
a client the famous Hatcher mill property.
situated near the Fauquier line. for Sl,690.
The land of the late Jonah Nichols.
near Hamilton. was sold by Captain w z.
Garrett 70 J. P. Brown. consisting Of lot
acres, for $500 per acre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
THE TEXAS SAILS
TO JOIN SQUADRON
Dick Williams, Who Shot Jones
Five Years Ago, is Arrested.
THEY CHANGE THEIR MINDS
one OF the Oldest Contractors on tho
Peninsula 3sakes an Assignment.
His Assets viii fully Meet
the Liabilities.
THEY CHANGE THEIR MINDS
Special Dispatch to The Times,


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. December IL
~ ine IeSas sailed this morning
tor Cuieora to join the other vessels OF
the squadron. She made the start from
Norfotk yesterday, but after going out
II the stream anchored and eveotuaII,, re-
turned to her wharf. This rnorninrc shs
came out into the Roads and passeI old
FONT. 1t is believed that this time she 10
Off for good.
Sheriff Curtis. of Warwick, returned this
morning from Camden, bringing with him
Dick Williams who is wanted here for
the murder of Bob Jones Jones was
Killed i've years ago, having been shot
m the back as he left a Twenty-third Street
saloon The police have been looking for
Williams ever since, and his arrest by the
camden authorities was great surprssa
There was another complication in the
SteEnett-Mcrris case this morning when
young Stennett, VINO is in Jail charged
with the betrayal of the girl, refused to
marry her. When first arrested Steuuet.
refused TO marry the girl, who is the six
teen-year-old daughter of Mr. J. W. Nor
RS. Last night however. after having
been indicted By the grand jury. he
changed his mind and offered to u1arr-.
the girl, but she refused This morning
she changed her mind and sent him word
that she was ready to marry him bit
he had changed his mind in the meant time
The case win now be fought out
George r Ware. one of the oldest and
best known contractors OF the Peninsula.
fled deed of assignment to-day with
". E. Cottrell as assignee. The liabilities
are $4,000, but the assets are said to be
more than sufficient TO meet them.
Laurel. Nd. authorities sent here TO-DAY
for Horace Lesher. a young man arrested
here far jumping a board bill. Lesher IS
wanted in Laurel for felonious shooting
Ee gives his address as Washington, d.
c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
PARENTS OBJECT,
But CUPID WINS
Mr.. Fred Grant and Pretty Miss
EsteI!e Greasy, Of Lynchburg,
Married at Pelham.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.>


LYNCHBURG, VA, December 1l.-Aiiss
Estelle Greasy, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
&. c. Greasy, of Rivermont, and Mr..
Eyed. Grant, a we'll known motorman
Of the Lynchburg Traction and Light
Company, had been in love with each
other for a long time, and they made
Up their minds to get married. The young
lady's parents, however, were opposed
ID the match on the ground that she was
100 young, her age being only seventeen
For awhile it looked as If the opposi-
ton had resulted In separating the young
couple, but in this instance, as is often
the case, love found a way. On last Tues
Gay afternoon Miss Greasy left ner homo
in Riverlnont for the ostensible purpose
Of coming over 10 the city to spend the
night with an aunt. Subsequent events
proved that she did not go TO hef aunts.
but that she went TO tho Union depot
When tho fast train pulled out for Dan
VILE, she was one OF the passengers. Mr.
Grant did not get on the train until 1T
hau started to pull out Of the station,
hut he landed safely on the platform and
Nes soon by the side OF the young lady
who vas to DO his bride.
On reaching Danvilie. they procured
conveyance and drove to Pelham, where,
Ut hnlf-pnst seven O'Clock. they wero
n,orrled. They returned homo on the
fol- wing morning.
Mrs. Grant Isl & charming and notably
pretty young lady. and Is exceedingly
popular. Mr.. Grant Is valued omployc
Of the Lynol1!,tlrg Traction and Light
Company. and Is held In highest eatoorn
by ell who know him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
HOME SET ON FIRE
Prince George Negro Finds That His
Children Have Burned House Down,

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. u.-Durins
the absence of the parents from the home
the children accidentally set fire to the
homo OF Cary Cotton. a we'll known
colored man in Prince George county,
about seven miles from this city, and
the building was burned to the ground
before any assistance could be secured
There was no insurance on the building,
and The loss falls heavy on the family
Anna Sykes. colored. left her two-year-
old child alone ct her home on Harding
Street yesterday. and when she sent
cnlorod girl TO look after the child she
found 1t burned to death in the build
ing.
Mr.. c. A. Jordan. the superintendent
OF the American Cigar Company in this
city. has been called TO Durham, N c.,
on account Of the death of his mother
Mr.. Fred. Heineman. who for several
years has been bookkeeper for the Old
Dominion Pants Manufacturing Com
pany, has resigned his position and &C
cepted a position with Stratton and
Bragg.
There have been good sales Of peanuts
"a Petersburg this fall, but the stock on
hand is not large, as considerable ship
ping has been done. The farmers in the
adjoining country are rapidly theshing
their crops and all will be in a market
able condition before the holidays.
The Gifen Stock Company Will give q
delightful production OF Haddon Cham
ber's famous drama. Captain Swift. at
The Academy OF Music, IN this city, this
evening.
Spencer Green (colored). the Oldest Of
acer Of the First Baptist Church (col-
ored). in this city. and the Grst SUPER
tntendent Of the Sunday school. died at
his ONE in this city yesterday. Green
was at one time member OF the School
Board. and was also once a Justice OF
the Peace. He was highly respected
co1ored man.
William Cook and Henry Stephens. two
negroes from North Carolina and south
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
mrs. BAYS UNKNOWN
Knows Nothing Of Woman
Who Went to Manila in Male Attire.

Especial Dispatch to The Ti-aes)
LTNCHBURG. VA. December II
Careful inquiry fails TO show that Mrs.
Anna Bays. who tells 4 thrilling story
of following her husband in male attire
to Manila. came from Lyrchburs, So far
as known the only family of that name
in Lynchburg is the family of Mr.. George
T. Bay. a stonecutter. who says that
William Bays is no relation OF his. and
that he never heard OF him
Betsy Wood Ccolored) was tried in the
Campbell County Court this week for
felonious assault. and was given twelve
months in the county Jail and was fined
$500 She assaulted SaIie Hatcher. also
coIored, with q razor and cut her very
severely. Betsy's counsel asked for a new
trial. and this being refused. they are
Preparing TO take her case to the Circuit
Court.
The case of Randolph and Robert Jam
erson. who are charged with assauitins
their cousin George Jamerson. was con-
tirued until the next term Of court. which
Will be in January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
Historic Chapel Dedicated.


WINCHESTER. VA. December IL
At the dedication Of Payne's chapel
near Ridseway. w. Va. December 18th.
the services were conducted by the Rev.
c. D. Harris, OF. Narrinsburg, w. Va,
assisted by the Rev Z. Frank Entsler,
the pastor of the church.
The present is the third church erected
on this site, the first having been, built
in 17e5 and the second in 1851. The church
is called Payues Chapel in honor Of q
pioneer family who built the first church
On the site. At the services last Sunday
there were five me1tosrs c: the FANNY
who were present at the dedication IN
1851.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
ASTRAY BULLET
Robert DavauIt is Fatally Wounded in
Wise ecu ty
ESPECIAL Dispatch TO The Times ,

Especial Dispatch 20 The ilneS.'
ROANOKE, VA. Dec. n--Eohert De-
vault. aged forty-eight. was fatally
wounded by a stray bullet at Coeburn.
in Wise county. today Devault was 4
bystander when John Ening and VILLAIN
Tuck. two nountaineers. got into q pistol
duel. one shot flew wide of its mark
and passed through Devault's body
l.. II. Vaughan, a railroad CONTRACTOR
of this city. was to-day awarded S1te-
ooJ contract by the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company for the extension or
the yards at BIuefeld. The Norfolk and
Western has planned to spend tIait
million dollars in Improvements at
Buefieid
\ special from BarboursvIIle. Ky. says
the largest oil gushe7 III that region was
brought in near that place last night,
The well soon afterwards caught IRE and
burned fercely for ten hours. doing much
damage.
,anced the price Of soft coal TO SID Per
ton, being an advance OF 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
From Meadow Station.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
MEADOW STATION. HENRIcO
COUNTY. VA, December IA petition
is now before the Judge OF Henrico coun-
ty for new road from Fair oaks to
Meadow Station. The route proposed is
almost straight line between the two
places, and would very much shorten the
distance by road. Owing to the recent
rains the roads are almost imY,a ssabla
The teacher at. Meadow Station. Miss
Edith Steigleder. has been called home
on account OF the dangerous illness OF her
mother.
The weekly meeting OF tho Social Club
Tuesday night at Mrs. Eberhard's home,
was most enjoyable occasion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
ODD-FELLOWS' BANQUET
A Most Enjoyable Occasion Reported at
Clarksyiie,
Especial Dispatch to The Tfmes.)

Especial lJlSDilCt 10 IlS L llli"S)
CLARKSVILLE, VA, December H.
Roanoke River Lodge OF Odd-Fellows en-
tertained it's members and their friends
1T Hotel Grace last night. The guests
were invited 10 the dining room at $50
clock, where an elegant supper was
served. Between forty and fifty O6d-Fel-
lows and their wives sat down at the
houllttfully laden table.
After supper Mr.. a. W. Magee, chap
lain, introduced In a few Well chosen words
AIr A. NJ. Southall, D. G. NJ. of Dan
VILE who made an excellent talk on Odd
Fellowship and the good work it is doing
IL Virginia.
Among those present from distance
were Sheriff B. E. Cogbill OF Boydton;
Messrs. C. E. Goghegan, OF Chase City;
c. S. Gordon of Baskerville: F. T. Willis.
Of Skipwith; Chalmers Gordon. of North
View. and V. w. Shelton. OF Buffalo Lithia
Strings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
A Long Oil Pipe line.
fsnec;a, DISPATCH 10 The Tin,

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. December IL
The Standard Oil Company will build
here a large stationary oil tank near the
site OF Its present portable tanks. This
is said to be the first step toward the
beginning Of active operations on the
OIL pipe line to be run from Baltimore and
Richmond 70 this city. Here the Stand
ard Oil Company will distribute oil for
foreign consumption, ard it is expected
that Ncwpore News will become the larg-
est oil exporting city in the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
AMATEUR FARCE
Young Ladies of FircastIe Very Sue
cess full in Their Dramatic Efforts.

CSSSIul IN ne OFdII1dtiS GtO' W.
Especial Dispatch to The Times-)
FINCASTLE, VA. Dec 1.-THE ladies
OF ST. Marks Episcopal Church gave DIN
enjoyable entertainment in the Town
Hall last night in the interest Of church
repairs. Misses Mary Edmonson. Nan
ME st. John and Mary Hipkins Goodwin.
with Miss Minnie Ross and Miss Louise
Camper. presented the little farce, NOT
{; Man In the House." and did 1t exceed
lngEy well. Fncastle is famed for us
pretty girls, and they We're out IN full
force.
Ice two inches thick is reported on
the ponds this morning. II this weather
holds for day or two longer. Eote-
tourt people will begin filling their ice
houses.
Miss Emma Cary Breckenridge will re-
turn about Christmas from Richmond.
where she has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. John G. Easley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
VIRGINIA COAL OUTPUT
Tazewell ard Wise Last Year Exceeded
All Previous Records.
Especial Dispatch to The Times-)

Especial Dispatch to The TiTnes)
TAZEWELL, VA, December 1.-THE to-
tai production of coal in 1901 III Virginia
was 2, 725 S7s short TONS valued at s2,353. $50.
Virginia is included in the number OF
coal producing States whose products II,
the first year of the twentieth century
exceeded that of any previous year
III 1899 Virginia exceeded for the first
time a total production Of 2,001,0O0 short
tons The output in 1901 shows an increase
of $50 1l9 over the previous year. Iaze-
we'll and Wise are the only two important
coat producing counties in the State Ihe
production in this county was Interrupted
by a disastrous fire in the mines at Poca-
hontas which resulted in the death or
many men and much loss OF property
The production decreased nearly 100000
tons. This was made UP by the increased
activity in Wise county. which showed
an increase OF $4,000 tons, or forty per
cent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
BRANCH CAUGHT HIN
Hurricanes Bloodhounds Run Down a
Negro in NansemoF q.

fSnecial Dispatch to The Tfr!esl
SUFFOLK. VA. December u.-DUrinS
a fracas at E.veretts. ii Nansenont. this
afternoon. Junius Reed. a negro. shot and
dangerously wounded Richard Banks. also
colored The bullet entered the RICH.
cheek. Banks condition is critical After
a chase OF several miles Hurricane Branch
captured the assailaut.
Jue Langston. coiored. OF Bosley. N. G.
met q horrible death this afternoon on a
branch railroad which runs into Suns
bury, n c. While coupling cars loaded
with logs. Laagston was caught between
the ends OF the logs and terribly crushed.
The body was still suspended after death
and until the pressure could be removed.
This Southern Railway passenger station
at Capron. Southampton county. was bro-
ken Into and looted last night. About $50
X orti, OF express packages was secured
The burglars escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
CARTER ,rrIs.
snecia1 D,snatch to The tt,

Especial Dispatch to The lines.' :,
CARTERsVUiE. VA December Il
Mr.. Willie Richard Carter and MISS
Florie B. Harris, were married at SMYRNA "a
Church this afternoon. Inc erooln
the son Of Mr.. Lemuel Carter, or GooGn-
land. The bride, the daughter OF MI
Charles f. Harris, has been teaG,iins
school near the Three Square ana WI! IT..
turn to her school after the "euo I,ls
tour Mr. and Mrs. Carter lei. On 49,.
afternoon train for Ashland, wnele 'l.s
will be at the home OF the groom
ter, Mrs. Mayberg, for fe" Gays
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
Wedding Cards.

(specia1 Dispatch to The Times.)
CLIFTON FORGE, VA, Dec. Il
Cards have been issued announcing the
approaching marriage of Miss sarah
Elizabeth Jones. Of Waynesboro. to Mr..
H. Massey Newcomb, of Clifton o rorse.
to be performed in the Baptist Church
at Waynesboro Wednesday morning next:
Miss Jones is the popular daughter or
Dr.. and Mrs. w a. Jones. OF Washcs-
boro. and Mr. Newcomb is engineer o'
the James River Division or the chesd-
pealze and Ohio. They Will reside III
Clifton Forge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
ANOTHER COLLISION
Two More c. 8. Q. Engines Smashed
Up by Accidents in Yards.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

CLIFTON FORGE, VA, December IL
Passenger engine No. Las was struck by
yard engine on the Chesapeake and
Ohio yards here this evening. It was g.
Eead-on collision. and both engines were
badly disabled None OF the engine crews
were injured.
;. small freight wreck occurred at Al
pine to-day. caused by a broken truck.
Several cars were broken UP, but no one
was injured
Mrs Christine Mcdonald. who was op-
Grated upon at the Chesa peake and Ohio
Hospital yesterday, is in a critical condi-
tio1 and her recovery is doubtful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
OCIOCENARiAN KILLED
John Piner, Of Botetourt, is Fatally In
.eo by Young Cow.
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TINCASTLE, VA, December 11-Mr.
John Piner died this morning al his home
near Mount Vernon. He was lightweight
-e.ars Of age and had moved last Satur
tlav to the old Frebaugh farm. which ne
mad just bought. He was trying to get a
young COW into the stable, when she ran
over him. knocking him down and iafilct-
ing injuries which proved fatal
Mr.. Piner was I highly esteemed citizen
of Craig county, who moved into Bote-
tourt about fifteen years ago. He leaves
quite large ia nlily OF young children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
DRAGGED TO DEATH
Mr.. Sam Harper, of Grab Bottom,
Loses His Life Near ChurchviiIe.
lSnecial Dispatch to The Times.)

(Special Dispatch to The Times)
MONTEREY, VA, December 1.-THE
dealt, of Mr.. Sam Harper, Of Crab Bot
tom. was one Of the most tragic that
ever occurred in this section He mad
been TO Stanton for goods, and was re-
turning in a large road wagon. when
east OF Churchville. Augusta county, in
going down steep hill, he was pitched
forward by the motion of the wagon.
falling down between the double trees
and the wagon. He was unable to eXtri-
cate himself, and was dragged to death
his head striking on rocks IN the road
When found by friends he was in a dy-
inc condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
Corder-Cubbage.

Especial Dispatch to me l'mesl
7;IRAy VA December 11.-Nlr. Daniel
T Corder. a merchant Of Luray. and Miss
Mittie CubbaSe, OF TIoneyville. this county,
we're married at the home Of the brides
mother at noon to-day, Elder -. W.
Strlcl1ler, of the German Baptist Church.
officiating The groom was formerly OF
Rappahannock county, while the orloe IS
daughter OF the late JACOB ouopess,
Who was drowned in this county several
years ago.
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G A. NJ. and left Immediately after tn the
ceremony for. northern tour. Inc
groom is the agent of the Chesapeak +,
and Ohio railway at Mount Salon, Az
gusta county. no,,,, ara
: The wedding of Miss Olivia rams , anu
Mr.. Lynwood b. Yates TOOK psdsS ~.
p. palmer If the Presbyterian. and
the Rev. Oscar H. Sans, of the Baptist
Church, performing the ceremony
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
DOG WAS ON GUARD
Unknown Man in Roanoke Residence
Fourd 1t Well Protected
ec,al Dtspatch TO The TT,

Especial -D1spatch to The TImes.)
ROANOKE. VA, December 11.-Last
night an unknown man. white or col rei
1t is not known which. concealed himself
in the parlor Of Mr.. T. H. Wiclzes resi-
dence Mr.. WicAes IS an employee Of the
shops. and had to work ct night. Mrs.
Wtckes was not alone, however. Her
brother, Mr.. P. a. Graves and dog
were in the house. The animal aroused
Mr.. Graves by barking OF the man and
attempting to bite him. Mrs. Wickes
managed to fire three shots st him Of
he ran out OF tho door. but missed him.
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butchered here is about twenty-five per
cent smaller than In past years.
The Business Mems Association OF
Fredericksburg and the shippers along
the Rappahannock Valley have at last
succeeded in putting an independent
steamboat on the Rappahannock River
to ply between Fredericksburg and Ur-
hanna The enterprise Is highly appre-
ciated by the people on both sides Of the
Rappahannock.
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a Victim to liquor,

Especial Dispatch 10 The Tirnes.)
NORFOLK. VA. December 11.-Hen-
-y Zuloff, sixty years old. died at the
Almshouse this morning from excessive
drinking He was formerly IN business
in Richmond, where It is said ne had
q good trade. Zuloff was given q decent
burial in the city lot in Einwood Gene
terry He was a native of Germany and
was a man of good education.
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Carolina, are under arrest in this city.
charged with trcspassing on the penn
Uses of a lady in Dinwiddie county. near
this city. yesterday. They are he'd for
the Dinwiddie county authorities.
Mr. =. S. Rives. who has been in the
employ Of the Singer Sewing Machine
Company, in this city, has been made
manager of tho companys office in Char
lottc N c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
Verdict Too Small.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
STAUNTCN. VA. December 1.-THE
administrators of Trixie Mayer secured
rev trial to-day against the Chesapeake
and Ohio on the ground that the former
1,er7ict Of $3.50 was insufficient. The suit
was for Sl00G0.
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interesting Announcement.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
CLIFTON FORGE, VA. Dec. IL
Mr.. and Mrs H. X Allen, Of saltpetre
Cave. have issued cards to the marriage
of their daughter Miss Bessie Allen, to
Mr.. Lindsay Ayers, OF Clifton Forge.
The marriage will take place IN the
Presbyterian Church at Seltpetre Cave
at $3.50 o'clock on Wednesday, December
oath
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12
RECORD ON HOGS
Cumberland Claims lt-Five Dressed
for Market Weigh Nearly Ton.
(Special Disnatch TO The Times.l

CARTERSYILE. VA, December IL
Cumberland claims the record on hogs.
Mr. E. c. Harrison shipped to-day five
hogs, dressed for market. They weighed
in all nearly . 90 pounds. and Mr.. Earri-
son received for them a check for $780,
the five hogs averaging about 395 pounds
each.
Very little tobacco is being brought into
town now The buyers have little de-
-nand for it from the city market. and
prices are low.