The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-08
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HITS AUTOMOBILE
FRINGE George CONTRACTION
nAnLY INJURED IN ACCIDENT
NEAR prsrrTANrA-
CLUB OFFICERS
EFFECT PERMANENT oRGANIgA-
TIoN OF LEAGUE-rIRE NEAR
PETERSBURG DOES CON-
SIDERABLE DAMAGE.
Virgin.an Bureau.


Mechanics Bldg, Room SIS.
PETERSBURG, VA, June 7.-Mr.
Dreiss, a prominent contractor n
stove manufacturer, OF Prince George
county. was injured in IN automobile
accident at Disputanta this morning,
sustaining, Ii Is Sald, the fracture OF
two ribs. Mr.. Dreiss was driving his
car across the railway track, a short
distance from the station, when 1t was
struck by a shifting engine. The rear
half of the machine was practically
demolished. Mr.. Dreiss, with a COM
panion. was seated in the front of the
machine, and hus escaped serious in
jury.
Barn Is Burned.
A fire. originating IN the stable, sup
posedly from a lighted cigarette or
match, destroyed a barn, stable and
sheds on the farm of Frank Davis.
about two miles from D~isputanta, In
Prince George county, hetween 9 and
10 O'Clock last night All the horses
n other live stock were gotten out
safely. as were also a large quantity
of fertilizers. seed peanuts. and other
material stored in the barn. A num-
Der of Mr.. Davis neighbors were at
tracted to the scene to render assist
aEce. His loss Of provender and
grain is estimated at from $500 to
5000.
Largest High School Class.
The largest class In the history of
the Petersburg high. school win re-
ceive their diplomas Tuesday night
at the Academy of Music. The ses-
sion Just closed was one OF the most
successful the school has ever had.
Organized Christian League.
49,
Christian Development League OF Me-
mortal NJ. e. church was perfected
at a meeting held last night. The
following officers and committees we're
elected:
President. I. A. Wilson: first vice
president. N. C. Wells: second vice
president. George Bishop; secretary,
Horace Blake; assistant secretary, L.
II. Harrison: reporter. l. w. Andrews:
treasurer, J. II. Wells; organist, James
Hancock. Executive committee.
A. Wilson, Horace Blake. John T..
Green, W. G. Radcliffe. J. NJ. JeTer-
son, John g.. Collect and Charles
Moves.
The meeting was well attended. and
seven new members were enrolled.
These meetings will be held every
Friday night at 8 o'clock.
Barber-Henshaw.
John Alonzo Barber, of this city,
n Miss Lilly May Henshaw, of
Smythe county, were united In mar
rage at 9 o'clock this morning in the
home of the officiating minister. Rev.
F. w. Moore, pastor of the Second
BAPTIST church. The attendants were
II. l.. Hurst and Miss Lillian Drake.
The young couple left on a south
bound s. A. l.. train for a short bridal
trip. They will make their home in
this city.
Invitations Issued.
Mrs. Loula Scot Jones has issued
invitations to the marriage of her
daughter. Helen MacLean Scott. to
Lawrence Hamilton Romaine. the
wedding to take place Wednesday
evening. June 18th, at $50 O'Clock at
"Scottdale." Chester, Va
Ordai Church Officers.
The ordination service of the off,
GERS of The new Third Presbyterian
church. in West Washington street.
will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, The formal organization
OF the church will also be completed
at this meeting. Rev. j. Calvin Stew
art. D.. D., of Richmond. will preside
and preach the ordination sermon.
The names of the officers to be or
dained are:
Eldera-John W. Friend. Jr.. I. f.
Birdsong. T.. r. Graves.
Deacon--O. J. +, Smith. r. A. Hub
bard. f. Fl. Turner and ]. II. Bird
song
Sunday School Association.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Baptist Sunday School Association
of Petersburg and vicinity will be
held at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow after
noon with the woodlawn Baptist
church. Rev. r. w. Moore. pastor
of the Second Baptist church. will
deliver the address.
Death Of Child.
Annie L.. the bright little daughter
of Charles e. Upton. die at $40
o'clock this morning at the residence
of her uncle. w. Fl. Upton. with
whom she had lived since the death
OF her mother. a short time age. She
was in the eighth year OF her age.
n was ake sick last Saturday.
Her condition was not considered
serious until yesterday, when she
grew worse. The funeral will be con-
Quoted from Memorial NJ. f. church
at 1880 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon,