The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-03
KING GEORGE COURT

After the heated political contest for
he county offices that has taken place
in King George It was thought that a
large crowd would attend court Thurs
DAY but such was nor the case. y
majority of those who did come. how
ever. were only content with talking
about the election and how each candi-
dates was defeated or elected Clerk
Ned Hunter was as smiling as baSk-
~ If chips, and looking anXlously e.
the future for well. We won't say what,
but every body in the county can guess
Treasurer f. f Ninde. dignitied as
usual. seemingly perfectly content, az
tending strictly to the duties Of his Of
fee and receiving the congratulations
If mis- friends Gus " Rose, the new
Commonwealth = attorney, as hilarious
as a school boy. remarked TO The Free
Lance that if Ned Hunter renowned
bachelorh0od he would try and follow
suit. - which his friend, Bevan, re-
marked the word try - was very well
pnt Commissioner Of Revenue Pullen
mas safely anchored his steamer Excel
sior. aud put in the round house his
railroad train, some Of the passengers
II which got of before they reached the
wharf and railroad station in the late
election. not enough, however, TO d.
feat him. There they will be kept oiled
and steamed upready for the next cleo
ton
Sheriff elect Helm and his deputy,
o Teus. watched the proceedings Of the
court with the intention if possible 10
make an improvement on Sheriff
Price's record so that they will not
meet with his fate the next time the
sove1eigns are called on to decide on
their case.
The big fist" were not the only ones
happv. The successful candidates for
the minor offices marched up like
little tin soldiers, and gave their
bonds to the clerk with the style, " e
are winners.
The majority Of the defeated candi-
dates accepted their defeat gracefully,
and cousoled themselves, that once is
not always. There was. however, a
report Of a contest at Hamstead pre-
cinct, which seemed to have some
color of truth 1t is claimed that the
election was adjourned for one hour
and half during the dinner hour, and
that there YVES skirmish, during which
the ballet box was abandoned Other
informalities are charged Whether any
action will be taken, will not be
decided until Saturday. The throwing
ont Cf Homestead precinct would only
effect one successful cand idate, Com
missioner Pullen.
NOTES
The friends Of DR. James III Ball,
having heard the report that he was
paralyzed were pleased to find 1t was
not true, as he was on the court green
in the best of health and ready for
business
The next matter of political interest
for King George will be the legisla-
tive election next fall 1t is claimed
that it is King Georges turn
for tho candidate Judge O. II Ashton
was very indignant that it had been
published by some newspaper that he
would be an Independent candidate
Hs SAYS he will be a candidate, but if O
convention is called, his name will 60
before it in the regular way.
Mr.. T. II Bevan is also being urged
by iis friends to become a candidate,
and DIR V o Oaruthers' friends say
the Doctor is the man for the place
So il looks as if there will be sharp
contest for the position.
Col. r. J. Washington, who was re
elected Commonwealth attorney FOL
Westmoreland without opposition, was
present. as was also Mr. c. o. Baker, oil
the same county.
The wheat. corn and oat crops are
looking splendid. Grass has been Gu
short
Rev. Walker j. Decker. Of Orange
was among the visitors present.
The Fredericksburg delegation wa
Messrs. b. p. Willis, Nelson Decker. NJ
S. Chancellor, W. II Merchant. of tn
Star, and The Free Lance representa-
tive
REAL ESTATE SOLD
Mr. II u. Owen sold at public auc'
tion "a acres of land, situated at Shilol
belonging 20 the estate OF the lat
Joseph Billingsley, for $3l5 90. Rev
W. j. Decker. of Orange, was the pul
chaser.
The farm containing 46 acres. situat
ed near Passapatanzy, owned by tn
, estate Of the late Mrs. Mary Cliff, wa
sold privately to Samuel Rollins