The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-06
SP0TSYLvANIA COURT

Spotsylyania Court House presented a
most animated appearance MONDAY
court day The crowd present was
larger than usual, caused no douu' 'y
the approaching elections ana interest
in the appointment of the new Com
monwealth's attorney, which WAS made
by Judge Waller. As stated before MI.
Lee Graves was the lucky man al
though Mr.. James l.. Powell had many
friends. who did their best to have him
appointed. II Mr. Henry Holiday
would have accepted the position ne
would have received 1t, but his health
is such tina. he was not willing % uh-
dertake the onerous duties. which were
so ably discharged by the late a u.
Rawlings, who will be so much missed
by the people.
Mr. Graves was educated for the pro-
fession Of law and practiced for two
wears. but gave it up several years ago
on account Of other business. lie IL
man of large means, prosperous larih-
or and wide awake citizen lie Is the
son of the late b. +. Graves, ana was
born and raised in Spotsyiyania lie
will be candidate for re- election, rs
will also his opponent for the appoint
ment, Mr.. James L. Powell.
Spotsylvania is one # the tew coun-
ties where no bitter fights for office eX-
ist this spring.
CLERK Of Courts j T. II Orismond ,
Treasurer W. q. Dillard, Sheriff /. a
Harris and Commissioner OF Revenue
Il. II Terrell, of Berkeley. Will have no
opposition They are tirst-class officers
who have faithfully discharged their
duties and whose motto Is " Justice to
all and favors to none. Their having
no opposition lsa fact that fenects
q" well done.
Mr. S. l. Baggett, Jr. the present
commissioner Of 81. George district,
will not be candidate for reelection.
Mr. T. p Payne. a present deputy
treasurer. is the only candidate so Tar
who has announced himself through
our columns as commissioner. There
will be- others. we have no doub. II
Is safe to say the present board Of sup
ervisors will be reelected.
MEMORIAL TO A. -. RAWLINGS.
The people Of Spotsylyania desire a
public expression of their love and es-
teen for the late A. b Rawlings as an
officer and citizen As an expression
Of this desire Judge 7. y Welch pre-
sented 10 the court, Judge Il h Waller
presiding, motion that on Monday
May list, court day. a memorial meet
ing be held at which suitable resllu-
ti0ns be passed. and that committees 81
the bar and citizens be appointed 10
make arrangements for such meeting.
The motion was spread on the minutes
of the court and Judge Waller appoint
ed the following committees:
For the Bar-Messrs r. y Welch-
A T. Embrey. Lee j Graves ard W
a. Little
For the Citizens Messrs i. r Al
rich. q. W. Perry Ira + Turnkey j
II Biscoe, + Ii. DeJarnette. l. VI
Smith. G H. Andrews, j = IL Ori7-
mond. W G billiard, 4 A Harris. VI
b Rowe. :. l. Baggett Jr, .. ".
Burke and r II Terrell.
NOTES.
Less blowing has been done in the
county than usual at this time NJ the
year. Many farmers are holding their
wheat for s 90 per bushel, while
others would sell AZ the prevailing
price. 1jcts. If they uld h nj 30 o.
market
Messrs. Harris x Crism1ni have
laid the Foundation for their large and
commodious new store, and wall push
the work TO completion They expect
TO get in by July ].
\ trip over the roads from here q"
=. m
| digestion.
fredericksburg was represented by
Messrs II. +. Crismond A I Embreg.
J. Z. Goodrich, b. =. Willis, ). l..
Eastburn, John Q. Willis, ;. ] Bag.
gett. Jr.. Of the Star and The Free
Lance representative.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Report of commissioner Of accounts
on county treasurer's bond received
and ordered certified.
Qualification Of Thomas +. Morrison
as administrator of Ellen White, de-
ceased
Qualification Of j J. Powell as ad
ministrator OF William o. Straughan.
deceased
Qualification Of DR.. Thos W. Dew
as adm illustrator Of VIM. 5. +. Waller
deceased, and appraisemsnt ordered
Appointment and qualification Of
Lee J. Graves, Esq, attorney at law
as Commonwealth s attorney to fill the
unexpired term Of A. r. Rawlings, de
ceased
Estate Of A. b Rawlings committed
to Sheriff f. A. Harris for admins ira
ton and appraisement ordered.
Deed ordered 10 be made TO NJ. j.
Acors and p. J. Carr for 250 acres de
| land