The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-10
WESTMORELAND,
Politics Quiet Business Death OF Mr. Thos
King Notes, &c.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
Montross, Va, oct 18th. 1899
The political interest that reached
fever heat point in this county about
the time the candidates received the
nomination has fallen to zero, and che
matter is scarcely ever mentioned This
may be ace united for by presnmiug
every Democrat IA satisfied with the
ticket, and have before them clean
field without opposition
Messrs. J. W Harvey and VIM NJ
Harris took in the Dewey reception at
Washington and report grand time.
Mrs. VIM NJ Harris is in Baltimore
on business.
Mr. Jas Robinson left by steamer
Wakefield last evening for the Monu-
mental City on business trip
1t is very difficult matter 10 ac-
count Tor the improvement Of business
all along the business line over last
September and October, yet all engaged
IN business for money making Of every
klnd admit the improvement, and yet
the farmer is not receiving any more
cash for his products than was realized
in 1898. aud what the farmer has TO
buy shows an advance Of 10 TO 20 per
cent It's likely such a state Of things
can exist only in the old Northern Neck
Of Virginia, section Of country where
large number are known TO live well,
dress well, drive well and look well
from the proceeds Of dong nothing. It's
"a glorious old section, and it seems
strange the outside world has not found
it ut
News is scarce gossip, however, is
improving as the cool weather lends its
assistance and to those who take stock
in such. Startling events may be ex-
pected to materialize soon along the
matrimonial line and cause lively
business with the clerRymen.
The annual rabbit business has open
ed WELL several huntsmen have bagged
as high as II per day with beagles and
gun. Mr.. Geo. W. Sandy, who for
years kept fine pack Of fex dogs and
furnished much sport 10 the seekers OF
such enjoyment. has disposed Of his en-
tire pack and is actively engaged in
business which, he says, is far more
pleasant and he thinks, will finally re-
suit in more profit.
Mr. james z. jenkins, Jr, p0pu-
lar and successful merchant of Mon
tross, is putting the finishing touch On
very handsome residence, which adds
much 70 the appearance Of that part Of
the town.
The carpenters Of the county have all
been so busily engaged since last spring
building by contract new edtces, that
it Is impossible TO get one to do any re-
pair jobs.
1t is reported Montross will have an
other hotel opened in the near future.
A number Of farmers are housing
their corn. and most Of them report the
crop short.
We are sorry to note the death #
Mr.. Thos King. which occurred at his
home near Baynesville, October lst
Mr. King was Confederate veteran,
and lost a leg at Gettysburg; was a
faithful member Of Company 4, Fifty
fifth Virginia Infantry, Stonewall -
Jackson 3 Corps
Mr.. o Warren Hult has returne
home. much improved.
Mr.. h b. Muse, who has been in
Washington, d. O., under medical
treatment for several weeks, is home,
near Montross, with no visible i'm
provement
The earth is exceedingly wet, and, to
II great extent, embarrasses the work OF
repairing the broken mill dams, wash
ed away by the September floods.
Among those who sustained the most
sarious breakage was Mr.. ]. W. @. Da-
Wis, near the Hague +.