Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
FREDERICKSBURG NEWS
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE-sUIT FOR
DAMAGEs-MARRIAGEs.
necial Correspondence of The Star

Snecial Correspondence of The Star
FREDERICKSBURG, Va,
December %, 1908.
William T. Shepherd, a shoemaker re-
siding In this city, attempted suicide early
this morning by shooting himself in the
head with a pistol. For a number of years
he has been an invalid, and of late has
shown signs of mental arrangement There
are no hopes Of his recovery.
K. T. Hicks Of Orange Court House has
| instituted suit in the circuit court of Spott-
syivania county for 5000 against the
Potomac, Fredericksburg and Piedmont
Railroad Company for an alleged assault
by brakeman while returning home from
the fair held in this city in September
Messrs. De Jarnette G. De Jarnette of Or
ange represent the plaintiff, and ST. George
r. Fftzhugh of this city is attorney for the
railroad company.
George W. Marshall and Miss Mary e.
Stanley, daughter of Mr. William H STAN
ley, were quietly married at the home OF
the bride, Cherry Grove" SpottsylvBnla
county, "Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. P,
H. Crismond of Spottsvlvania Court House
performed the ceremony
John 0. Carter. student of the Assembly
Home and School of this city had his right
eye badly injured and his face severely
burned Tuesday by an explosion OF a can.
non cracker.
DR.: J. P. Stiff Of this city has been ap-
pointed by Gov. Montague a member of the
Virginia state dental examining board for a
term of three years.
The store of Boxley & Perkins. in Louisa
county, was burned during the Christmas
holidays. Their entire stock of goods, valued
at $1,000, was lost. They had no insurance.
George F. Burton and Miss Elenore Bag
gott, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel I.
NJ Spnf tSvlvania
ried Wednesday afternoon by Rev. E. p.
Parkham at his residence, at Spottsylvania
Court House.
William Williams of Stafford county and
Emma Rollins of King George county were
united in marriage Wednesday evening at
the residence of the officiating minister,
Rev Decatur Edwards of this city.
Mr.. George w. Hefiin OF this city has
purchased from William Bernard the prop
erty now occupied by him, situated on
Main and George streets.
Zoar Baptist Church in Caroline county
was the scene of the marriage this week
of Miss Maria w. Hearn. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs L. B. Hearn of Lent, Caroline
county, and James Glassell Marshall Rev.
sister of the bride, was maid Of honor. and
Willie Bowie acted as best man. After
the ceremony the bridal party repaired to
the home Of Mrs. William Bruce, a sister OF
the bride at Port Royal, where a reception
was rendered them.
Mrs Mary A. P. LuttreIl. aged eighty-three
years, died early TINS morning at the noine
of her brother in this city, of general de-
bility She was the daughter of the late
Rodan Hayme and widow of Richard c.
Luttrell of Cumberland county, virginia.
One son and one daughter survive her.
A German in anticipation OF the New
Year was given in the opera house last
night. About twenty-five couples were on
the floor at one time. The dance was led
by Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence X: Howard ana
continued till late hour, after which re-
fresments were served. Music for the oc-
ca sion was furnished by Donch's Orchestra
of Washington.
Miss Maude Embrey entertained NUM-
her Of her friends at euchre Thursday
night at her home, Fair View" The first
iady's prize was won by Miss Susie Yates
M. Stanhope McClelland secured the first
gelitleman's prize and Mr.. Charles c. Row.
lett the second.