The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

month.
Forest fires have been raging near
MassapOnax in this county since sun
day night.
Mrs sac Rowlett and grandson,
Charley Hale, are spending this month
in Orange.
Mr. r. f Lee, Of Washington, is
visiting his brother, b. p. Lee, at
Whitewater.
Rev Or. +. p. Ramsey has been
elected President Of Oxford College Of
Oxford, Ala
Miss Helen Latane, Of TappahannOck,
who has been visiting in Orange, has
returned home.
Lumber for sale Virginia pine boards
and framing Apply to W. f. Ficklen,
Fredericksburg, Va.
Mr.. b 2. Willis has returned from
a visit to Onlpeper county, where his
family is sojourning.
Mrs. Emma Marval and daughter, Of
Washington, are the guests OF Mr.. y.
d. Foster and family.
Miss Maggie Beverley. Of the county,
is visiting her sister Mrs Lucy Har-
ris, in Clarke county.
Mr.. and Mrs. r r. Hall and daughter,
Miss Lucy. left yesterday for month g
visit TO Houston, Va.
Rev. Decatur Edwards is assisting in
a revival meeting at Hardy Memorial
Church. near Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mander, Of
Alexandria, who have been visiting
relatives here. have reformed home.
Miss Jennie Hurksmp. left yesterday
for the White Mountains in n Ii
where she will spend several weeks.
The protracted meeting OF Macedonia
church, Orange county, Will commence
next Sunday and continue some days.
Mr.. H d Rollins, of Richmond, con.
nected with the Il 4. q z r. r., Is
spending few days with his parents
in Stafford.
For Sale-25 Horse Power Engine
Towering maker and Boiler in good
order Apply J. B Ficklen, Bridge
water Mills
Miss Nora Ball is the guest Of her aunt,
Mrs. r. H Pritchett. in the county,
and will visit friends in Richmond be-
fore returning home.
Mr.. Percy Taliaferro and Mrs. Kate
Gardner. who have been visiting their
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. J. 2. Rowe, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs A. B. Bolts, will leave
this week for Oharlestown, ". Va,
where they Will be the guests of Mrs.
David Hawell for ten days.
Mr. W. r. Bczsell. near Whitewater,
has contracted with Mr., William Liv-
ingston, Of this city. to make extensive
improvements TO his residence.
Mr.. Naramore the Photographer Of
Alexandria. Is IN the city located at
Knight Of PythiaD Hall, where he will
finish your beautiful picture for PEN
ny each.
Ladies should see the latest New York
styles in Gray Felt Hats They are
lighter and more satisfactory for gen.
eral wear than straw. Brent's Nil
linery Department.
Mr.. j. H. o. Beverly, Of Essex,
member Of the State Board Of Agricul-
ture from the First District. who, with
his family, is spending the summer at
Upperville was in the city Monday.
Go to Halls Drug Store for Insect
Powder, Fly Paper, Moth Balls, Lon
don Purple, BLACK Death" for bugs
Of all kinds, also Landreth's Turnip
Seed at low prices just received at
Halls
Miss Fleda f. Allison, after pleas.
ant visit 20 Roanoke, Oulpeper and
FAuquier, has returned TO her home.
She was accompanied by her little
cousin. Miss Leila W. Allison, Of Rem
inRton, who will attend school here.
Col e. d Cole and Mrs. Cole, Miss
Alice Cole, Mrs. W. l. Brsnnan, Miss
Bette Cole, Mrs Sarah Cole. Miss
Mamie Ohesley and Messrs Stewart
Tensill and J. s. Spicer leave this
morning for o soiourn at Atlantic City.
A horse belonging to Mr.. Eddie
Jones, of this city, attached 20 o wagon
en- route 30 the camp Of party OF gen.
tlemen near Mr. John Haydou's farm,
on the Rapphannock, was overcome by
heat Monday and died In short time
Misses Grace Ooghill snd.Ada Parr,
Of Caroline. have returned home from
visit TO the family Of Mr.. W. H. Rol'
ms. In Stafford. Misses Eva Garter
and Minnie Carter and Mrs ]. B.
Elkins, Of Washington, are also guests
there.
Rev Jas. d Sterling, of Washington,
won the beautiful Rosary emerald beads
with gold chain and medal, which was
rsfflsd at the parsonage for the benefit
Of st. Mary's Catholic church, and pre-
sented it to Mrs. Julia Timberlake, Of
this city.
Mint Spring has been pat in fine
order under the supervision of Major
W. S Embrey, Of the Street Commit
tee. Steps now lead to the spring, and
the water, which is excellent, pours
from a pipe. The spring is great con.
yenience to persons on the National
Boulevard, and others who send there
for the water
Mrs. X L Wood, widow of the late
Thomas Wood. of this city, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs ]. I. Pres.
( ton at Wsrrenton, Monday night, aged
67 years. She is survived by three
children-Mrs James Preston, Mrs
VIM. Oien and Mr.. r. l. Wood, the
latter Of this city. Interment at Oul-
pepper yesterday.