The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-29
LANCASTER.
Correspondence of The Free Lance. }

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20 much damage to our county nave
been subdued by the down'pour OF last
week. One in Christopher WOODS,
near Lebanon church, was furious at
the time the heavy shower came on the
18th. and some one exclaimed that II
was Heaven fighting hell
The depredations Of the fly and other
qrieyous insects are unprecedented, and
threaten ultimate destruction TO our
vegetation. -,
~, base ball mania continues. Last
Friday after the heavy rain the tug
of war - began at WheAlton's between
the Lively Oak and the Wheaton clubs,
the Lively boys, as usual being the
vctors.
A singular disease has lately prevail
ed here which affects the nostrils OF It's
victims, causing much pain and sore
ness. Some had attributed this to the
dryuess of the atmosphere.
Much complaint Of cholera among
fowls is heard now, and the most etfeo-
tual means this writer has tried Is 20
close every hen house before shutdown,
thus forcing the fowls 10 roost outside.
If they lodge in the trees from TINS time
until the autumn they VIII be healthlnl
Water given them in iron vessels helps
to dissipAte the disease
The crowd az the bank.openinR was
much enthused-she old ones over the
dinner and the speeches the young In
the anticipation Of the dance, when
they had az night In the Hall " at
Kilmarnook. That knight Of chival-
~" Mr.. Warner Ball. alluded TO the
fair sex most gracefully. and II any
man ever did entertain u high regard
for the female sex that man should be
Mr. Ball for his sweet wife and daugh.
ters richly deserve IL. Yet. Cleaner
would remind al orators who are so
prone 30 allude TO the fair sex as II they
were mere toys, OF clinging vines, or
ornamental flowers, 10 desist, for women
are women nova. days, and the men
make them feel tired when they hatter
Judge Ewell and Mr.. VIM. A. Sanders
expect to attend the reunion OF Oonfed-
crates in Louisville.
One Of our little neighb0rs. very
much impressed from the recital OF the
famine in India, said she wanted 20 send
her nickel TO the sufferers; but after
seeing some tempting candy In store
she said she would vide her money. she
couldn't spare oil Of 1t.
Mr. Philip Gre-ham and his sister
spent a delightful day at Midway on
Sunday last They were delighted on
their return 10 have their friend and
neighbor, Mr.. r. o. Norris, spend the
evening with them. Robbie IS bright
youth Both he and Philip Gresham
ara now taking the Sprague course In
law, and are much interested In It
Mr. Norris sisters accompanied their
aunt. Mrs. Ida Chapman, 30 Norfolk on
Friday lSsh TO visit Mrs. Irene Carney,
who is half sister Of Mrs. Chapman
and daughter Of Rev Adoniram Dun
nawAy.
Mr.. Skinner, who is 30 largely en-
gagged in the timber business, has re-
turned from Maryland with alarge force
OF white men, whom be has registered
at Thomas hotel The sustere dignity
OF Lancaster Court. house is somewhat
invaded by the shouts and songs Of these
IDLY boys, and the boys from the sur
rounding country love to flock TO the
centre OF attraction. glad to hear once
more the old time hilarity. which once
re.echoed through the village. Mr. >
has two saW-mills near, In the tract OF
woods he bought Of MI. Avis, of Balti-
more. and the constant whir Of machin-
ery and the noise OF the steam whistle
proclaim TO all that labor Is king.
Mr.. Skinner and wife will move to the
village residence this week, whose COM
ing and that Of the Whitaker family,
will add much to the social features Of
the place.
The Woman's Aid Society met at the
rectOry 20 day 90 make plans for its fur
nishing aud 10 encourage each other FOR
the success Of the church I'm His
name
Mrs. J. Manning Duuaway. with
her two little ones, IL soJourning with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs Henry Chill
ton at Kilmarnock. Her husband,
Rev. Manning Dunnaway, was born In
this county, and Is now prominent
Baptist minister at Marion, West Viz
Qinia. His grandfather, Deacon Raleigh
Dunaway, is one Of the conspicuous fig
ures Of the past, so ably delineated by
Dr. ]. B. Jeter in his book OF . Recol
lectiOns
court held to-day. Dodson was not
indicted for the crime Of which he was
charged Of Burning two store.houses.
Rev. Mr.. Walker, Of Hague, was seen
In Lancaster village He has been re-
Gently called to this parish, and is now
considering the matter.
The ladies of Christ church parish
will give an entertainment in our
court. house on the Goth Of June. A
concert and plenty Of refreshments.
A strawberry festival at the Wheaton
Baptist church on 23rd.
Cleaner
Correspondence Of The Free Lance.