The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-23
Local aud Current Comments

LuTay OOLlSSo'
Mr.. Silas Groves, Of Stafford, died
Saturday night from frost-bite and
exposure.
Table boarders wanted at Mrs.
Lindsey s, 70g Main st.
Mrs Leslie I Kearsley has returned
from visit TO Portsmouth.
Miss Frances W. Moucure left SAtur-
day for visit to Washington.
Mr.. Albert Patterson. an aged citi-
zen. is quite SICK at his home mere.
Joe Poole oolored. was badly hurt
Saturday by being kicked IN the SIDE
by horse.
Ladies wraps. men aud boys winter
suits and Ogercoats, VIII DO sold cheap
at T. n Brents.
The rains caused rise in the river
Saturday night aud Sunday morning.
but no damage resulted.
Mr.. Maurice Hirsh has returned from
| a combined business and pleasure trip
Of week TO Baltimore.
Mr.. Q. O'Oonor Goolrick left on yes
| terday by steamer for business "Trip
along the lower Rappahannock
Me Edward Stearns, Of Stafford,
was in our city yesterday, lie reports
matters furnishing IN his county.
Mr.. william Suelliugs. Of Stafford,
when last heard from was in u critical
condition from stroke Of paralysis.
DR.. W a. Pryor. Of New York. who
is known 10 cur people here, is quite
Ill with typhoid fever at his home.
Miss Mamie 0 Baunon, Of Falmouth,
has returned from visit OF several
weeks In Baltimore and Washington.
Cammissioner q. ". Koiner was reg
( ut the Exchange Sunday night.
.eft next morning for Orange court.
Every part Of Jones store has been
gone through and all remnants gotten
out, they are now on separate table
At sacrifice prices.
Mr.. A. W. Evans, whose leg was
broken some time ago by the kick Of
horse, is 50 much imp)ved as to be able
70 attend TO his usual duties.
Mrs. A. T. Embrey tenders an in
formal reception tonight TO few
friends in. honor of her guest, Mrs
Henry Olapp, Of Washington, ID. o.
500 dozen sample Handkerchief,
dozen Fasolnators and 3 dozen Oriental
Table Covers All very cheap, useful
and nice for Xmas gifts. at +. L.
Baker s.
Mr. n W. Patton. Of the HARDWOOD
neighborhood. IN Stafford, was In the
CITY Yesterday on business. and was q
welcome caller at The Free Lance Of
fee.
The Orange Observer says "Mr Il
b. futile. OF fredericksburg. paid US
pleasant visit this week He is an en-
thusiastic worker for the beet sugar fac
tory.
Rev. J. W. Daffey preached Sunday
az the Methodist church 20 large audi
euces He preached again last night
and will preach again tonight and prob
ably longer.
Picture Of yourself, wife and little
one can be had in any style. size or
fnish, from the Mezzo. tint TO the eel
luloid or gloss finish. at the Davis Pho
tograph Gallery.
Bishop Il. A. Gibson preached able
sermons Sunday morning and night at
st Georges Episcopal church. Bishop
Gibson and wife while here were guests
# Mrs ST. John.
The Daughters Of the Confederacy
will hold their annual meeting for the
election Of officers. at the home Of
Mrs n Barney, Wednesday, Janu-
airy 24th, ut p IN.
Colorel l.. s. Marye. brother Of Hon.
John l. Marye delivered an address on
General K bert E. Lee to the young
ladies If Hollius Institute. near Roanoke
Friday which was polished effort
Rev. DR.. J. S Dill will deliver q
lecture at the Wilderness Church, in the
county. on February 9th, on Lights
and Shadows OF Home Life. " Ths pro-
ceeds viii 20 towards paying of the
church debt
Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Josie B. Turner, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. n Turner. Of this city
e. Mr. + II Brian, of Washington, at
the BRIDES home Tuesday evening,
January 3Oth.
Mrs. II. a. Kirby, wife Of Gen. d.
T. Kirby, ard mother Of Mr.. W. L.
Kirby, formerly Of this city, now of
the Newport News Evening Telegram
aud Daily Press, died at her home in
Washington last week.
o. - e.e4 ,,,,,o mill Ia fo,rd on
interesting story OF the life Of the |
millionaire L. 5. Senator CLARK, Of |
Montana, from which it will be seen |
that he is a believer in sugar beet cul.
ture and operates sugar beet factories
The case of Robert Dixon, colored.
charged with receiving stolen property |
knowing il to be stolen, was before |
Mayor Rowe yesterday morning After |
hearing the evidence the accused was
fined 500 or given six months in Jail
You will always find at Halls Drug
Store the most complete assortment of |
sick room requisites Hot Water Bot
ties, Air Pillows Syringes, Bed Pans,
Rubber Face Bottles. At0mizers and |
all appliances needed by physician or
p,tient at lowest prices.
The annual meeting Of Baptist church
was held Sunday night in lieu of the |
regular service. The various committees
made reports. as also did the president |
of each Of thu organizations, all of |
which showed the church TO Re in |
Furnishing condition. DR.. Dill an
n0unced his appointments OF committees
for 1900.
The Daily News, Of Frederick, Md
Of Saturday contains a picture Il
Mayor Rowe and comments on his |
unbroken record for regular attendance |
at the Baptist Sunday school every |
Sunday for more than ten years, which |
it regards as very remarkable for a man |
who has passed his Send birthday. 10
this connection it can be stated that |
Mayor Rowe has never missed single |
service during the week of prayer held |
in January Of each year since the