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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21
Guessed Wrongly.

"What do you expect to do with all
your money! asked the multimillion
aires spiritual adviser. "You can't take
1t with you where you are going"
Eyes, but can," answered the multi
millionaire. 81 am going to Europe
Chicago Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21
SleenleHa.

Blobbs-Why don't you consult o
doctor about your insomnia?
SIobbs-W What! And run up more
bills? Why, it's because OF what !
owe him now that can't sleep.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21
A Dark Dress.

Smart Barrister-You say the even.
ing wore on. What did it wear on that
particular occasion?
Witness-The close of day, pre-
sumo.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

Mlnorities lead and save the world
and the world knows them not till long
afterward.- John Burroughs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

You vhill always find men who vhas
in troubles because of not knowing
good thing when it vhas put at dem. l
once offered thief 81 in cash to keep
AWAY from my chickens, but one night
he goes to steal an old rooster worth
feefty cents und vhas lamed for life
nit charge Of buckshot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

In my time haf caught some fish
dot weighed 20 pounds apiece, but dot
doan satisfy me. vhas always
mourning after dose fish which weigh
ed % pounds apiece und got AWAY
from me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

When man reaches that point in his
career where he is satisfied with him
self. his usefulness on earth Is at an
end.-Chicago News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

l haf had men pick my pockets, und
haf had friends borrow my money,
und can't quite figure out why der
pickpock,t should be sent to jail und
der odder party go free. 1t vhas all
der same to mel got nothing back.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

Don't allow yourself to become mel
ancholy. Laugh once in awhile, wheth-
er you are tickled or not. = Chicago
News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

see dot If der door vhas open some
thief must haf taken der fowls, und of
what use to break oop my sleep? II
vhas better for all of us dot we stop
leetle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21
CARL DUNDER'S SAYINGS,
A Wholesome Combination of Fun
and Philosophy.

lCopyrlght, 1900. by c. B. Lewis.l
Some people vhas born dot way und
cant help 1t. Last week my brudder-
in-law goes oudt in der woods to kill a
rabbit. He doan' find no rabbits, but
he kills fox und den comes home und
kicks about his hard luck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

Nopody can depend upon der pooblic.
When | vhas an honest aldermans, eaf
erybody believes vhas dishonest und
make ten t'ousand dollars out of some
shobs. When | goes by der legislature
und makes $4,000 in one day, der peo
pie hurrahed for me und called me
"Dot Honest Dootchmans."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

One night Mrs. Dunder wakes me
oop und says burglar vhas in der
house.
"Vhell, how vhas it?" l says.
"You must drive him out"
"Dot vhas no policy. If drive him
out, he comes back some ether night.
If let him look aroundt und find not
tings to steal, he not only walks AWAY
by himself but he feels it vhas no use
to come again."
When I vhas going home in crowd
ed street car der odder eafnings, | gif
oop my seat to fat man.
How vhas dot? said one of my
friends. "Haf you got some pity for
dot manW
mot Bit" says l. 81 simply gif oop
my seat to revenge on my fellow men.
Doan' you see dot he takes oop twice
my room und squeezes twice as many
folks togetherY' M. QUAD.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

If man comes to me und doan' say
nottings. mebbe he gets feefty cents,
but if a man comes to me und says
he vhas squar' man und can't sleep
nights If he doan' pay his debts | shust
walk off und leave him to talk nit der
gatepost.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-09-21

Der man who calls me oop at mid
night TO tell me dot my henhouse door
vhas open thinks to do me a favor,
but if he vhas philosopher he would
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

Prominent citiz'ns II Lancaster coun-
". Va feeling the great necessity Tor
banking facilities for that most natural
ly favored section az the state. have
organized national bank under the
above title, and located at Irvington. as
being the most apprOachable place 10y
land or water The bank Is permitted
10 employ from :25, 600 T. 100000 CAPT.
tai. AS NAV be- deemed best by It's share
holders. aud four ftihs Of the stock W
be owned 10y prominent men IN Lanras-
ter and MlddleseX counties, from whom
Will be selected the officers and direc-
tors Hon. Juhn T. Ewell judge II
Lancaster and Of Northumberland, l.
named as President, end, with his con-
-ervative business Judgment and per
sonal magnetism. will make popula AT
any institution with which he may b.
connected Mr. Frank q Newbill a
prominent yourg lawyer and educator
# marked abilities. fills the responsible
position 4 cashier The board ~ d.
rect1rs will be designated later the
names incorporated 10 the organization
papers being temporarily chosen until
me original plan If distributing the
stock among representative business
men Il the two counties named can be
carried out to its fullest extent.
The Comptroller # the Currency is
sued a charter upon April l4rh permit.
ii . the Lancaster National Bank TO
commence business az once, they hay.
ing deposited the necessary United
States bonds and having complied with
all If the requirements If the National
Bank Act.
Mr. Edgar NJ Young, Jr , who has
been prominent in our local banking
circles for the past four OF fge years
and who isa young gentleman Of fine
qualifications and most Chesteriielflan
address, left. in company with Mr.. y
Randolph Howard upon yesterday :
steamer to take charge Of the new bank
which will 6e open for business tc-mor
row Wednesday, morning.
We most heartily congratulate tho
counties Of Lancaster and Middlesex FIR
the spirit Of progressiveness that has
developed in their midst, and feel sure
that they will lend their earnest coop
Grafton towards making success OF an
enterprise which Will greatly tend 10
the ADVANCEMENT Il that SOULFUL VI ' ~
GINA. a national bank, chartered by
and under the in'pection of the United
States Government, fills a place in the
confidence Of the people that small State
institutions and private banking con
Germs can never hope to attain.
We note the name Of Mr. A Randolph
Howard among the incorporates. ana
any institution that has the benefit Of
his energetic counsel and banking ex-
perienoe is assured Of bright future
and permanent success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

Death Claims Another Member of Mrs.
Blackburn Family-Her Only Son Is Now
Dead
The home of Mrs. Mamie Blackburn,
widow of the late O +. Blackburn
and sister of Dol Thomas Waller, near
Gsrrisonville, Stafford county has been
q sadly sfllicted one Since the first Of
the year death has claimed four mem
bers of the family. First, Mr. Black
burn died then Miss ElmOnia Waller.
sister of Mrs Blackburn; last week
Miss Lille Blackburn passed away and
Saturday night Thomas Blackburn, aged
sixteen, the only son. succumted to
pneumonia and measles
The funeral took place yesterday. the
services being conducted by Rev How
ard Gibbons, and the inteIment was
made in the burying ground at Graf.
ton.
Miss Nina Blackburn. Of the same
family is critically i'll Much sym
pathy is expressed for Mrs Blackburn
in her bereavement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

Mr.. G. Il Miles. a we'll known citi-
zen Of this city prior to the war OF
'6l- 90, died at the home of his dhuRh %
ter, Mrs q w Green, in Shelbyville .
Ky. on April LIST, aged n years. lie
Will be remembered by our old citizens
He leaves seven children.
Master Leland Rowe. student at the
Bowling Green Academy, spent Easter
with his parents. Capt and Mrs. Nj IS
Rowe. at Brompton lie was accom-
panied by young Mr. DIX, of Essex, a
schOOlmate.
James b Wood nominated for the
Bad Of Aldermen, in Richmond last
week. isa native of Spotsylyania coun-
IT, His father the late Col Fleming
Wood. lived in Caroline county some
time
The wind is decidedly blowing our
way this season Are you enjoying the
breeze? Lots Of good buyers are See
our New Stock Of Dress Goods. Silks,
Millinery etc L n. Brent.
Mr.. f NJ Travis, one of the hust-
ling business men Of Caroline. and
Constable J + Bullock, of the same
county. were in the city yesterday
Capt NJ b Rowe planted last week
u young orchard Of four hundred valu-
able fruit trees on his Altoona estate,
two miles west of the city.
NJ. Wm q Morrison. Of Washing
ton. was Ia the city Saturday, having
oCme down TO attend the funeral oi
MIS- Mary a. Morrison.
Mr. Niger Eekenrode has returned
home from the University Of Nd In
Baltimore, where he has been a stu
dent for several years
Mr. ana Mrs \. Randolph Howard
ana daughter Frances, left for a few
aays Trip TO lyluRton 10y steamer
Richmond yesterday.
A number Of our cit.zans went 10
Whitewater yesterday to witness the
landing Of the seine am )ug them being
Mayor Rowe
Mr. JAS. \ Evans has purchased II
OIL f ID Cole - house and lot on Han.
over street. near the intersection Of
Fair street
Mir. Il VI Honey and Mr. Callahan.
# Washington. spent Sunday with
Capt. NJ b Rowe, at Br0mpton.
MISS Page Mason. # fredericksburg
Va. l. visiting the Misses Wells At
Roland Park -B8ltD SuD
Mrs ! & Terrell. If the county. Is
at the hospital mere. undergoing treat
meut
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
ST. GEORGES.

At 80 m Holy Communion was
administered Az the morning service
Rev. W - smith, the rector oil floating,
the sermon was from Hebrew 9Th chap
ter. and 10Th verse who Is made, not
after the law II cernAl commandment
but after the power Of an endless life ~
After the sermon, Holy Communion.
There were no Il )ral decorations OF the
church The music under the direction
II Prof SanbOrn. was lovely and as
follows
Carol. THE Bells are Ringing Mer-
rily Easter Anthem Glorias TIE Deun
Jubilste Hymn, ANGELS K II the Rock
Away " Gloria Tibi; Hymn. The
Day Of Resurrection - kyrie; Oier-
tory. "Chime. Merrily 80 Sanctus
Hymn. Bread Of the World; 80 Gloria
IN Excelsis
The evening service was for children.
IL consisted Of an address from Rev W
ID Smith and tue building Of Jacob 81
ladder with lJrll offerings male by me
children. The ladder represented the
seven steps necessary TO obtain the
crown
IL was a beautiful service with this
musical program Hymn. Jesus Christ
is Risen To day E" Carol. Christ Is
Risen" CAROL, "Ie Happy Bells OF
Easter Day =" Solo, In that Bright
Morning Carol. Let the Song Be
Begun :" OGertory. go. Ester Bells
Carol The Crown Is ON the Victor r
Brow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

Letters Containing valuables Can Now be
Registered at Your Doors. Carriers Can
Receipt for Them.
Facilities for the convenience Of the
public are being constantly improved by
the post.office authorities. Mail is not
only delivered but our citizens can now
register letters at their doors with the
letter carriers. thus avoiding the neces
sity Of having to go to the postoffice
for that purpose. This order went into
effect yesterday aud applies only to res
licences Attention is directed TO the
following rules, among others, govern
ing the new system:
Only letters can tie registered; and
they must be ready when the carrier
calls, for he is forbidden to wait longer
than is necessary to write the receipt
Every letter must be inclosed in an
envelope strong enough to safely carry
contents and be In perfect condition
The envelope must bear name and adj
dress Of sender, name OF addressed and
his post office address; and have the
postage and registry fee prepaid, either
with stamps attached, or in money. the
exact amount to be paid to the carrier.
The writing on envelope must be plain
aud legible
II you have failed to comply with any
Of these requiI ements. the carrier Is
obliged TO refuse your letter.
Your receipt will be written by him
and show the amount Of money paid
him for postage and fee. when stamps
are not attached to your letter.
II it be found that your letter is un'
mailable for any cause when 1t reaches
the post office you will be notified direct.
The registry fee for letters, foreign and
domestic, is 8 cents in addition to foil
postage.
Domestic letter rate cents for each
ounce or fraction thereof. This rate
applies to the United States. Canada.
Mexico, Porto Rico, the PHILIPPINES, and
the Island Of Guam.
Foreign letter rate: cents for each
half ounce or fraction thereof. This
rate applies to letters for Cuba and
Hawaii
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
After 80 Years.

On Easter Sunday morning in 1867 4,
Rev. DR.. T. S. Dunaway, then pastor OF
theBaptist church here made an address
before the Sunday School at that time
numbering about 2O0. He was invited
by supt. s. J. Quinn on last Sunday
morning, S3 years after, to again speak
10 the school He spoke this time to
nearly 400 teachers and scholars In the
course of his remarks he asked how
many present were members of the
school now. who were members in 1887,
and requested them to stand up. Only
10 res bonded. They were Messrs. ]. p.
Rowe. Thomas O. King. L. ID Cole.
Ca ter Honey, Pe er Noss,tt, A B.
Bowering, s ]. Quinp, W. I. Garner,
W. Z Bradley Miss Alice Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
Among our Best CITIZENS

About forty years ago a dozen fam
lilies came from around Wilmington,
Delaware, and settled in SpOtsy lyanla
county. They became among our most
honored and respected citizens. With
the death Of Mrs r 4. Morrison, last
week. the number Of survivors is re-
duced to three-Messrs Oliver East
burn, Mahlon Armstrong and Col. j.
r. Alrich. The children and grand
children Of those who came smOng as
then are numbered by scores, and are
taking the front rank in business and
farming pursuits. aud reflect credit as
men on their sires and gia1dsir6s We
want many more such items
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
Many Lives Saved.

In almost every neiRhborhood there Is
some one whose life has been saved by
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy, or who has been cured
of chronic diarrhoes by the use OF that
medicine. Such persons make point
of telling Of it whenever opportunity
offers, hoping that it may be the means
of saving other lives. For sale BY M.
Nj. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

There was handsome fl iral display AZ
this church The chanccl was banked
with lilies and flowers Of every descrip-
ton. The musical program was beau
tifully rendered by full choir and was
rs follows:
Morning Service. Hymn i2i; Christ
Our Passover Chant Glorias lie Deum
Hymn ll6; OnertOry, Now Is Ohrlst
Risen Hymn l6j
Evening Service, Hymn ll2 Glorias
Bonum Est; Bendic-Ohant; LYNN
I0i: OHertory. Now il Christ Risen.
The sermon in the morning. by Kew
W l. ReAney. rector. was from St
Matthew. 2Nth chapter. and , verses
And behold there was great earth
quake. for the Angel of the Lord de-
scended from heaven and came AMI
rolled back the stone from the door and
sat upon it. His countenance was like
lightning. and his raiment white rs
snow"
At the night service the text was ST.
Matthew 18th chapter and 6th verse
He il not here, for He Is risen az Tie
said. Come see the place where the Lord
lay
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

Total, $3.50 90, which has been for
warded.
Other donations will be scknowl.
edged and forwarded.
Messrs. j 7. Lowery & o.. W E
Lang aud George W. Shepherd have
sent contributions direct to individual
sufferers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
Richmond, fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.

schec ole In effect January 10th, 1900.
TRAINS LEAVE TREDERIcHSRI RG
Leave NOrthvard.
StSA. Vi. Daily except sunday. local C.
OuanticO only.
LOIS A. NJ. sundays only.
iI,sA A. NJ daily except sunday.
EP. NJ daily except sunday. Does MOI
stnn between fredericksburg and Q$antoo
" A0 +. Vi. daly.
Leave Southwark.
as A. Vi. daily. stops only ~ MILFORD
Ooswell and Ashland. week days. Makes a.
iS4S ?. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes 81
TAP H. Daily except sunday stops only
IL Milford. boswell. Ashland and Glen Anon,
"a =. NJ. Daily stops only At pos"eli ana
S'44P. NJ. Daily makes al local stops
fredericksburg and Richmond NV-'luV'"'
ton. Daily except sunday
Makes 81 lOc8 stops. 800, a.
T.aVes Fre3crickShurg At 500 4. NJ A.
rivrs Richmond SD A. VI. Leaves h!th iS"I =,
Zap NJ. Arrives FrcdCrlckspurS o'o = VI
W p Taylor. Traffic Manager.
n q. Z. COX, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
Easter
The Services at the Churches.

Easter Sunday opened with cloud
less sky aud it was beautiful sTii x
day At an early hour people were
seen on the streets going 10 early sety-
ices at the churches and 10 Sunday
Schools. Pretty women attired m
handsome Easter costumes and adorned
with beautiful npwers were seen on
all sides. while the young men were
ont in new suits and looked their best.
The congregations at the churches were
very large
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
King George Pension Board.i

The Pension Board OF King George
has ele cted Capt W. A. Smith, chair
man. The board will meet at King
George Courthouse, April 2lst, to re-
c9ive applications.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
Fish.

Fresh herriDgs are being sold in this
market at 81 per thousand and roused
herring at s. per thousand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

At the Catholic church Rev Father
d. + Coleman preached from the
text. Let Us be glad and reJoice,
this is the day the Lord hath
made. " The musical program was
under the direction Of Mr. r.. A. Scion
The service was as follows kyrie
from Peters Mass in ID Gloria, from
Peters Mass in d. Credo Ohertorium !;
Sanctus, Holy Cr0ss Mass; Agnus Del,
CDncOue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

At the Baptist church there was d
large congregation to enjoy the specia
services. The decorations were beauti.
ful and tasteful while the musical Sc
lectious were especially well rendered
The sermon was upon the subject. The
Power Of the Resurrection Phil 3
10 DR.. Dill especially emphlsiz d
two leading thoughts. THE power
Il the resurrection was the power OF "a
great truth 4 great central truth In
any sphere exerts power This true IN
the realm Of spiritual The resurrec.
ton is great central truth Of religion
aud exerts its wonderful power In in
dividual human lives. 2-The power
Of the resurrection is the power Of an
inspiring hope Men are inhuenced by
hope All Of orr nope rests upon this
great doctrine Of the resurrection. Il
ls the only pledge, and the sure pledge
Of our immortality.
At the night services the sermon was
upon THE Great Argument for Chris.
tianty," and the musical selections as
follows:
Easter Anthem True Easter
METHODIST.
Rev. J, p. Stump preached to a
crowded house at II a. m. Subject.
Resurrection Love Lessons " At 40
D IN his subject was. His Presence
and Works on the First Easter Even
ing. There were no n)ral decora ioLs
of the church Thirty eight dollars
were raised for the Methodist church in
Cuba.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. J. W. Rosebro, ID. ID the pas.
tor.elect, preached at the a. m serv-
ice "On the New Covenant, and at
the night service. Opening OF the
Books "
Holy Communion was administered
after the morning service.
The musical program, under the d.
rection OF Mr.. J. Willard Adams, be-
sides the regular hymn service was !:
Morning-Anthem Awake Those That
Sleepeth :" Quartette. As It Began to
Dawn, =" Whitney Combs Evening
Mass in f, Ooncone Quartette, "Ohrist
is Risen. "
Rev. ]. W Rosebro will enter upon
his duties as pastor on June lst.
SHILOH COLoRED BAPTIST (Old Site)
Rev ]. d. johnson preached on the
new birth at this church at IL a. m,
and was assisted in the services by Rev.
J. f. Brown, the pastor AT p. m
baptismal services were conducted by
Rev. J. Z. Brown. and 10 persons were
baptized in the church. There have
been A. members added to the church by
baptism and by letter during the re.
cent revival, which has been conducted
by the pastor. assisted by Rev Mans.
field Washington. Of Spotsylvania. and
Rev. ]. II. Williams, of King George.
SHILOH (New Site
Rev. W. M. Robinson preached at the
morning service on Good Government
and Good citizenship. " after which a
special collection for the church was
taken up.
At the conclusion Of the regular serv-
ice 2l persons were bapfizedin the bap..
tistry of the church This is partial
result Of the late revival.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor Of estate
OF Nicholas Farmer, hereby give no.
tice to sill parties owing this estete to
make settlement with me. and all par
ties having claims against said estate
10 present them to me properly anthem
tloated for settlement.
o. T. PURKs.
aplO w4wetue Igo. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
T-reasury Department. Office Of Comp.
troller Of the Currency:

T-reasury Department, Office Of Comp.
troller Of the Currency:
Washington, O., March 80, 1900.
Whereas, By satisfactory evidence pre-.
sented 10 the undersigned 10 has
been made TO appear that the Con.
way, Gordon & Garnett National
Bank Of Fredericksburg. In the
city Of Fredericksburg, in the coun'
ty Of Spotsylyania. and State =
Virginia, has complied with ak the
provisions Of the statutes Of the
United States, required 10 be com.
piled with before 90 association
shall be authorized to commence
the business Of banking; now.
Therefore, l, Charles g. Dawes, Comp.
tioller Of the Currency, do hereby
certify that the Conway, Gordon 81
Garnett, National Bank Of Freder-
icksburg, in the city Of Frederioks-
burg In the county of Spotsylvsnie
and State of Virginia,i ia authorized
to commence the business OF bank.
ing as provided in Section Fifty
one Hundred and Sixty mine Of the
Revised Statutes Of the United
States
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and seal Of Office this twenty third
day Of March, 1900.
~
5 SEAL Charles G. Dawes,
Comptroller Of the Currency.
No 526S.
Mch27.w9w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17

We are now In position TO fur
nish our fine Chesapeake Fish: If you meyer
have tried them. ask your neighoor VINO mas
and he viii tell you That our brands are the
hest. We ship by rail and water 70 any point
and sbad 10 order. Family select Herring,
Shad, Roe and Cuvier, are our specialties.
Aaa.oas oil ordQre to
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
THE BOWLING GREEN DISASTER.
The Free Lance Fund Growing.

The Free Lance started a subscrip.
ton list in the last issue for the suf-
feIers by the Bowling Green fire. The
following subscriptions were then an
nonnced. aud have been forwarded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-17
DR.. c. P. CHUPEIN,

~ q wars experience in Philadelphia. With
DT GEO ii CHEWING, Dentists $40
Main Street Fredericksburg. Va,
Announces they are prepared TO do all -" Up
TO DATE" DENTI ,1kl al greatly re-
dueed schedule OF prices. ID work guaran-
- fcblO 3m