The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-29
Local and Current Comments.


wheat and corn az best prices
Mics Bessie Hayden has returned from
a pleasant visit TO Washington.
NJ. J o. Turner. Of Richmond, il
visiting his parents in the city.
MIR. r. A Boggs has returned from
visit to relatives in King George
Mr.. W. T. Dent and son, John, OF
Stafford, were in the city Thursday.
Mr. Andrew b. Jones Of the county.
who has been very i'll, is improving.
MIR Gilmore st kes. Of New York, is
visiting his mother Mrs. Helen Whit
Mr. f. T Wolfe, of King George, is
doing some machine work In Newport
News.
MIR John Jones has returned from
Fauquier, where he spent Xmas with
relatives
Mr. W. g = Herndon has returned
from Richmond. where he spent Amas
with relatives.
Miss Lena Rowe is spending the holt
days wien ~ AAahcNSA ,
and in Richmond.
MIR. Wm. Shelton. formerly Of this
city, now OF Knoxville. Tenn. was IN
the city this week.
Mr.. T. X Miller, Jr OF Baltimore.
was the guest Of the family Of MIR W
E. Bradley this week.
Mr.. A. B Chandler. Jr., of Rich
m md. was In the city this week the
guest Of DR.. J. p Stiff
Mrs T. b Gayle, Jr who has been
sick at her home In the county, near
the city. is much improved.
The freight depot Of the K f IL p.
r Il. will be closed after m New
Years Day. O. o. COX. Agent.
Mr. Jno " Wroten, Of Richmond is
spending the holidays In the city with
his father. Councilman Geo w Wtoten.
Mr. Elliott Meredith. of the Tte)log-
ioal Seminary near Alexandria. Is the
guest Of DR.. t. o. Montague and fami-
| ly.
Mr Percy G Dixon. of Port Waltz ali
Chesterfield county, was in the city
this week the guest Of Mt Alvin I
Rowe.
Emma Williams and William Henry
Minor. colored, were married by Rev
Geo l. Dixon in this city on Xmas
night.
A large assortment Of new Christians
handkerchi-fs at The T. n Brent Store.
Make your selections now aud avoid
the rush
What's the matter with a foe pair Of
! blankets for Christmas presents? y. W.
Jones has some beauties at exception
ally low prices
Mrs NJ. ". HsIudon and daughter
Miss Parker Hernion, left Monday for
Fort Worth Tex, where they will
spend the winter
You should see our Black Dress
Goods. specially our Waterproof Serges,
stock complete, prices low. Come and
see e T. Baker
MIR. and Mrs Frank p Stearns and
Miss Alice Lewis left yesterday for
Washington, where they will spend a
week with relatives
Lots Of beautiful fur boss and fur
oolarstts have been sold. but o W
Jones can supply your wants, as he
has some beauties left
Mrs. L r Broaddus.o of Caroline. was
in the cisy Tuesday en- route home
from q visit to her daughter, Mrs 5.
Jones, in Orange county
Miss Frances W Moncure. Of Staunton,
who has been the guest Of her mother,
Mrs W. E Moucure and family, re-
turned home this morning.
Mr.. E L Hunter. the popular and
efficient clerk of King George, and
Mr. Baden Tayloe of the same county.
spent Thursday ia the city.
Married. at Stafford, o. H. on Dec
96th 1900. by Rev. J. KYLE Gilbert.
Mr. Henry Sullivan and Miss Claudia
Sullivan. all of Stafford county.
Mr.. Preston Harris. Robbie Harris
and Miss Lillian Harris. all children Of
Mr.. John A. Harris, Who have been III
for several weeks, are improving
Mr. Harvey Gouldman and Miss Emma
Pund were married in this city We'd
nesday night at the home Of the bride r
mother. Rev. DR. Dill officiated.
Mr. Oallie Walker and Miss Carrie
nommest both Of this city, were mar
ried Monday night at the home Of the
BRIDES mother, By Rev Decatur EDWARDS.
Mr. p. T. F. Wolfe, Of King George.
had his hand badly lacerated by hog
Wednesday. DR. NJ. W. Minor dressed
the wound and the patient is doing well
natent has been issued to Mr. W d.
williams. Of this city, assignor 10 Will
Iiams Reciprocating Rotary Engirs
Company Wilmington Del for a rotary
engine
sWanted-A live energetic msu to
manage good paying business In this
oity. Must be able to give bond and ref
erence. Address o. D. W care The
Free Lance off 20.
Mics Maud O Sydnor will entertain
her friends at her home on Park avenue
this evening in honor Of her guest. Miss
Grace Davis, Of Fredericksburg. - lcn'
News Of Thursday.
Isabella Tibbs, worthy colored
woman, Of Spotsylvania. died at her
home near MassspoDax last week. aged
80 wears. Rev Geo. l.. Dixon conducted
the funeral services
The Christmas German was held at
King George Court house Wednesday
night in the J. o. U. A. M. Hall. A
large crowd was present and the occasion
was greatly enjoyed.
The handsome residence OF Rev. J.P.
II. Orismond. clerk of courts, st Spot
sVlyapia Courthouse, has been COM
pleted and will soon be occupied by Mr.
Jrismond and his fsmily.
This is the time TO have your photo
graphs made to remember your friends
With this Xmas. You can have them
made in the very best flash at the
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