The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-15
Correspondence of The Free Lance.
Lancaster. Va, April 10, 1899.

Correspondence of The Free Lance
Lancaster, Va, April 10, 1899.
Yesterday was a glorious Sabbath,
bathed in sunshine most welcome after
the copious rain of the preceding week
The presiding elder, J. III Amiss,
preached at White Marsh Methodist
Church, and is said to be fine preacher
Mr. Burwell filled his usual appoint
ments at Grace Chapel, Kilmarnock,
and Wicomico
The rain last Friday night, for a
short duration, was almost without pre-
cedent, so forcible was the rush of
mighty waters The noise upon the
roof created as much nervousness as did
the falling limbs and weighty icicles of
last winters blizzard One house
keeper of this neighborhood awakening
suddenly cried out 80 my chick
ems - She was fearing that the food
would wash them from their novels
About two weeks ago the colOred peo.
pie of Kilmarnock had another exciting
experience. One Of their number, Dl-
vid Kelly, as belligerent as David of
old. struck Edgar Hill severe blow
over the Uranium, presumably with
'.brass knuckles. " The victim died
last Friday, 7th, and an inquest the
following day disclosed the crushed
skull. portions of the bone having
pierced the brain The verdict Of the
Jury was that death ensued from the
blow given by Kelly, and warrant is
sued for his arrest, but he has not yet
been found. He was already under
bail to appear at the next term If court
for malicious assault.
Mrs. Ashburn, of Weems, whose
ridiculous escapade of last week created
some sensation in lower Lancaster. has
returned 10 her husband and little
daughter, in repentant mood. The ro-
mantle young lover who was willing TO
marry her, with or without divorce
did not return with her, and probably
is by this time a wiser man.
Nj. VIM. Chiffon, clerk of courts,
has been confined to his room for sew
eral days by sickness.
Mr.. Charles Haynie, whose wife has
been the proprietress of Lancaster House
for some time, will leave wita his fam
lily for Norfolk very soon, where they
expect to abide in future
The Confederate Veterans met on the
9Th with full attendance. Their pa
triotism was somewhat tinctured with
politics.
Now and then vet.
Is very wet !"
Some are dry"
But all are sly-in political intrigue.
Miss Bessie Hughlett left on the 7th
for a visit to Bedford City and else
where
The Ladies' Aid Society, which met
on the 9TH at the Rectory, evinced their
usual earnestness in the work which
has engaged them for years They
missed the sweet little woman, Mrs
Eliza Gillian, who for so many years
contributed to the cause Of Christ, and
suitable resolutions were drawn in
memory of her zeal and devotion. Her
three daughters could not have offered
up a more fitting memorial than in the
request each made that her mother S
name should remain enrolled with the
beloved sisterhood thus perpetuating
their mothers usefulness as well as de-
votion Of daughters to their dear one s
memory.
The vestry Of Christ Church Parish
met on the same day at Trinity, com.
posed of the following gentlemen Yes
trymen-Judge J. o. Ewell. r. T..
Pierce. A. A. Moody, T. P. Towles, j..
B. Simmonds, NJ. D., Harvey S. Gres-
ham, H. l.. Ball, @. L. Ball, F. S.
Chase, A. Hudnsll Senior Warden
Capt. Sneed Junior Warden, f. s..
Chase Registrar. A. A. Moody; Treas.
urer. H. s. Gresham; Delegate to the
Council, Judge Ewelli Alternate, K.
T. Pierce
News received from Heathsvilie to-
day report goodly attendance at
Northumberland court. The Demo
cratic convention met there for the pur'
pose of nominating county officers.
L. T. Smith, attorney for Common
wealth W. S Oralle, clerk of courts
James Booth, treasurer Frank Settle,
sheriff r. s. Brent, commissioner OF
revenue.
L. T. Smith was opposed by A. 3
Rice. who received votes out OF ~.
James Booth was opposed by Jos. An
derson, Jr. who also received A votes
ont of %. The main contest was FOL
sheriff, W. e. Flynt, the present in
cumbent. receiving 10 votes and Set
tie l2. The convention was harmo