The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
CAROLINE.
Pre- entertainment Postponed Lecture
Notes and Personals.
Correspondence OF The Free Lance }

Correspondence OF The Free Lance
Bowling Green, Va. Dec 10. 1899.
A large corn house on the New
Market" farm, owned by Mr.. James
Baylor. was burned on Sunday night,
with all its contents, which consisted
Of large quantity Of corn and shucks.
1t is supposed to have been set afire by
two tramps, and warrants have been
gotten out for their arrest But for
the efforts Of those present, the large
barn, near which the corn house was
standing would have been also destroy
ed
Mrs r. 0 Peatross left on Friday
for visit Of several days to friends In
Ashland.
Mrs Nellie Hilliard. who has been
at the bed bedside of Mrs W. 4. En-
mis- for several weeks, was called home
on last Thursday by sickness in her
family, aud left on that day for her
home in Norfolk.
The entertainment under the au'
spices Of Mrs. f. II. Rowe. which was
TO have been given on the 18th Of this
month, for the benefit Of the Methodist
church. has been postponed until after
the Xmas holidays
Miss Mamie Bowman. after spend
ing several DAYS with the Misses Wool.
folks, left on Monday for her home in
Richmond.
Mr.. S. 7. Dickerson, Jr., and wife,
Of Norfolk are spending few days
with his parents, DR., and Mrs. s. I.
Dickerson, near Milford.
Mr.. W. S. Mccoy has returned from
business trip to New York.
Miss Leila Payne has returned to the
home Of her friend, Miss Oordie Lee
Winston, after spending few days
with friends in Sparta.
Rev. Richard Bsgby filed his regu-
lar appointment ut the Christian church
here on Sunday morning and night.
Mr. A B. Chandler, Jr, will deliv-
er lecture in this church on the
night of the 25th. Subject Women
in History" after which the exercises
by the children Of the Sunday School
will take place. All are cordially in
vited to attend
Mr.. John Voolfolk and son. Of Han
over @. h, spent Saturday aud Sunday
with his mother. Mrs. Lucy Voolfolk,
in this county.
Miss Annie Broaddus. who has been
teaching in King and Queen, will re-
turn to her home here on Thursday,
TO spend the holidays
DR.. Merrick of Richmond. spent Sun
day in town, the guest Of Mr.. 5. W.
Broaddus
DR.. John D. Butler. Of Sparta was
ia town on Monday TO attend the meet
ing of the board Of supervisors
Mr. Louis Vincent. who has been
attending 8 medical allege in Wash
ington, and returned to his home here
several weeks ago on account Of sick
ness, is now dangerously i'll ut the home
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r d
Vincent.
Mrs. $. W Broaddus went down to
Richmond on Monday to attend the
Peierewski concert. in that cisy. that
night.
Mrs. W. II Garrett. Of Washington.
is the guest of Mrs. h. D. Vincent and
family.
Miss Addie Irby entertained the
F. n. Olub on Friday night, and the
evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
Mr.. L. NJ. Robertson has returned
from al extended business trip to Nor
folk and North Carolina, and is at the
Lawn" with his family.
Mr.. " G. Ooghill returned on Mon
day night from Richmond, where she
has been visiting friends.
Margaret, the little daughter Of B.
f. Smoot, is very sick at her home
here with bronchial pneumonia.
The schools will all close this week
for Christmas, and while we will miss
the faces of the girls and boys. we
wish them all merry Christmas
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