The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
FREDERICKSBURG VA SAruR0AY SEPTEMBER 16 1899
CAROLINE
store Robbed Charade Party Narrow Is
cape OF a Minister other ITEMS OF
Interest
Correspondence of rno Free Lance }

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The Misses Broaddus gave one of the
most enjoyable entertainments Of the
season ut their home here. on Monday
night in the nature Of charAde pIrtr,
which was thoroughly enjoyed 10y oil
who participated Oharadas we're in
dulged in until very late hour, when
the large company departed with many
words OF praise for the hostesses and
the charming way in winch tncy had
been entertained
Mrs. Robt Ohamberlayne aud two
little gills left on Tuesday f0- :heir
home in Richmond. after months
stay in our midst
Mr. Nix Burt of Wverlv. spent
Sunday and Monday with the family
of Dr. W. L. Broaddus
Master Arthur ReIney, Of your city,
is the guest Of his friend. Master Willie
Borum, at his home here.
Mrs. f. II Rowe and children reach
ed here on Saturday night having spent
the summer at Elmwood, Mass. She
was accompanied by her mother Mrs
NJ. S Shaw. who will spend the win
ter here
Mr.. b W WOOford Of Baltimore is
spending some time with his mother,
Mrs W + Hayes
Rev. J. W. Wallace. Of Manchest'r'
will preach in the Methodist Church
Of this place, on Wednesday night
Mrs. Anna Carney and lutte daugh-
ter. who have been spending some time
with friends and relatives in town, left
on Monday for her home in Church.
land
Miss Jennie Upshaw. Of Sparta, is
spending several lays with Mr. ; ".
Broaddus aud family.
The ladies' Of the Christian Church
sold ice cream here on courty day. and
notwithstanding the inclement weather
quite a nice sum was realized.
The many friends Of Mrs L O Mon
cure will be glad to learn that she
much improved from her recent indis-
position.
Burglars entered the store Of Mr. W.
B. CovinRton Tuesday night and car
ried off sl5 in money and a large num.
Der of goods They have not been
captured yet. but large rewards are Of
fered for their capture.
Mr.. Jack Palmer, of Richmond spent
Sunday at Milford, the guest Of his
friend, Mr.. T. B. Gill.
Miss Ethel Wright left on Wednesday
for Charlottesville to begin her work at
the Rawlings Institute, where she will
attend school the coming session
Mr.. Reid and bride passed through
town on Friday en- route to Washing
ton.
Miss Lena Gregory, after delight.
fol visit to the Misses Voolfolk, left on
Wednesday for her home, in New
Kent
Mr.. Archie Peatross left on Monday
for Richmond, where he has accepted
position in that city.
Rev. W. f. Hayes while returning
from Guineys on Sunday afternoon mar
rowly escaped having a very serious &C.
cident. The front axle bar broke and
the horse. becoming frightened. began
to run, dragging the front wheels of
the buggy after him He was stopped
about mile from town, but was dread
fully cut and bruised. Mr. Hayes es-
capped unhurt.
Messrs j. w. Winston. J. o. White,
W. W. Rains and NJ. Gravatt will leave
on Thursday for the University Of Vir.
ginia.
Miss Lou Glassell has returned to her
home here from delightful visit in
the North, accompanied by her friend,
Miss Sallie Rodey. who will spend
some time with her.
Perhaps the farewell to summer fes-
tivities was given by Miss Cordie Win
ston on Wednesday night, when she en-
tertained a number Of her friends at a
tacky party. The costumes OF oil were
very amusing, and each one present
seemed determined to get all possible
out Of this last night. The guests did
not leave until late hour, each and
all grateful to their tacky hostess for a
delightful evening
Mrs Mamie Voolfolk, who has been
spending several days with the family
of Mrs. Lou Gill, at Milford has left
for her home, in Richmond
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