The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
KING GEORGE.
Newsy Notes From Index
Index, Va March 2lst, 1890.

To The Free Lance
thought l would drop you line tC
let you known that our city Is still on
the boom. Real estate has advanced sC
much in price recently that It causes
serious apprehension in inviting foreign
capitalists TO invest and speed th'
growth Of Index.
Recently a gentlem an ofwealth iron
the Eastern Shore. Of Maryland, visited
this locality 70 buy farm to erect
large canning factory therereon' but
real estate had taken such jump. thai
he was frightened away, we fear never
to return. Land near and in the vi
cinity Of the town. is selling for S22 pei
acre. some holding it as high as 500
There is a gentleman. quite an ex'
tensive farmer, near Spilman 3 wharf
who has started new enterprise lie Il
raising cats for the general market. A
few days since he shipped by vessel
small cargo Of the mewing tribe, and
he received when delivered over tht
rail Of the vessel, five cents per head. he
expects TO 20 into the cat business more
extensively claiming that there is money
in IL, as they will keep fat on rats II
Stafford can beat this enterprise, let her
trot out her cats by the chest full there
is money in them. --s
Last week in the store Of Mr. II Fox
at Colonial Beach. was one Of the bold
est and most dastardly deeds ever COM
mitted in this portion Of Virginia. The
wife Of Mr.. Willie Jones Of that town
went in the store - deal There was
colored man there, and his name wa
Robt Key. After using some very IN
sulting language TO the lady, he yi0'
lently laid hands on her and II wa
with great difficulty that Mr.. Fox sue
ceeded in rescuing the lady from his
clutches The alarm was made, bat be.
fore the officers could arrive at tht
place where the diabolical act was per-
petrated the outlaw had made HE
escape. a.The town was in state Of eI
citement. A hot chase was soon n
motion. bat up to this writing the felor
has not been captured II caught th'
impression is that he will tske tht
measure Of a black-gum tree in White
Oak Swamp.
The recent snow has called the farm
ers to a halt.
The wheat crop generally is lookinf
we'll, bat the oAt crop through tn
county indicates failure
Mr.. VIM. J Spilman, in this section,
one Of the best and most prosperous
farmers in the county. is very i'll Dr.
Washington is attending him. The en-
tire community Will pray for his recCv'
cry.
Mr.. J S. Greenlaw, another one OF
the countys honored and esteemed citi
zens, is very sick. The sympAthies Of
the entire community reach out to and
for them.
Mr.. p. Parker has just given hii
large dwelling new suit Of paint
which adds greatly to its looks Capt.
Harryman, formerly Of Baltimore, is
the contractor.
There is talk Of holding municipal
election this spring for mayor Of Index,
Capt W. ID. McGiunis and OIL Leslie
Balderson are spoken of as the as
pirsuts, while Gen. Ed. Tate says that
IL two Jimmercrats run that he will
give them hustle as a Publican. We
shall watch further developments.
A few days since Mr. Bowie Grigsby,
on horse back was attacked by vicious
muskrat near Comorn. He tried tc
whip his horse and make his escape.
but the horse was slow to start. and the
rat caught his horse by the leg and bit
him severely before the horse could
kick him off, then there was fail
quarter race. but the horse distanced
the rat, making his way to the head OF
Machodoc Greek, and Bowie made quick
time for the Courthouse, rejoicing al
his lucky escape.
Nearly all of the free schools in
Shiloh District have closed. All the
teachers report it successful term.
Ool. R. J. Washington passed here
few days since. on his way to the Court
house. on legal business. Dol. Rob's
face was wreathed in smiles, and sc
were all who greeted him. as be is
general favorite with the people, both
rich and poor We are always glad 10
welcome MIN in our midst
Hoping The Free Lance may have q
prosperous year and continue 10 thrust
the sharp aud independent lance for
many years to come.