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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

a good rain in this section of
the State Sunday night. 1t came
too late to do much good for the
early corn, but the late corn will
begreatly benefited.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

Miss Anna Wiley, of Indianapo-
lis, Indiana, will be student at
Hardin College next term. Miss
Wiley is a niece of Mrs. w. II.
Upham, of this city.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

Joe Mcintyre and Harry Larri-
more, of this city, will assist in
the organization Of Democratic
club at Benton City next Saturday
night.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

}. +. Grecnbury, of Laddonia,
an all-around printer, is assisting
on the MESSAGE for few weeks.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

j. NJ. Nickcls, of the BLACK
Flag" will open a branch store at
Martinsburg next Saturday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

DR.. Robert Nicholas, who short
time since had his left leg amputa-
ted, has been able to be out in his
buggy this week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

Two colored women, four color
ed men and one white man are
breaking rock ut the city rock pile.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

Green Daniels had his arm bro
ken Tuesday by a pony falling up
on him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

Carrie Gibbs is suing her hus-
band, Dave Gibbs, for divorce.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16
THE MESSAGE
THURSDAY. AUG. IL, 1900

jefferson City has a Democratic
glec club.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

Educate Your Bowels with Cnscarets'
loc, 25c. II c. c. G, fail, druggists refund money.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

The story is told that Il Laclcdc
man who has been sending his
wife to church to pray for both
had a dream the other night that
he and his wife reached the pcarly
gates together and st. Peter told
the wife to come in for both. He
is doing his own praying now.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

1t is being published over the
State that IA farmer near Elsbcrry
has harvested | 500 tons of timo-
thy from 900 acres of land, and at
the present market price of $l2 Il
ton his crop will bring $21 900.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-16

DR. lIihb,' SrirnsuG acurc all kidney Ills sam.
pic free. Add sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or MY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
In Memoriam

Whereas. in the providence Of God,
our esteemed friend and brother, Past
Chancellor John II. Niger, Jr, has
been removed by death from our midst,
therefore, we the Knights Of Pythiss
Of Fredericksburg. Va do resolve,
lst That We bow submissively TO
Him who doeth all things well aud en-.
deavor 20 appropriate the instructions
and benefits by the lessons he would
impart.
2nd. That we miss the happy
face. the genial grasp, the pleasant
word. the wise counsel and the efficient
service Of the deceased, who had been a
member Of our lodge twenty five years,
and during twenty four Of these had
held the responsible Office Of Master OF
Exchequer He WAS brave Kuight,
a GOOD citizen and faithful brother.
3fd That we extend 10 his aged
father, and his sorrowing sisters and
daughter. our siBcerest sympathies In
their bereavement aud proffer to them
our service, If such are ever desired.
Ash. That copy If these resolutions
be sent 20 the family Of the deceased
that they be incorporated into our min
utes and published in our city papers.
Samuel II. Forrer,
John H. Robinson,
J. J. Helm.
Committee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Farmers Institute.
{ ridewater Democrat, }

Hon. J. II. o. Beverley, Of Loretto.
was welcomed st our Office on Monday.
Mr. Beverley il much interested In the
subject Of the Farmers Institute and
we believe that he lie going TO do all In
his power 20 hold several Of these meet
ings In the First Congressional Dis
trict. provided the farmers will aid him
by manifesting their interest in making
the same a success. He proposes holding
one Of the institutes in Fredericksburg
ono at Ufbannna, Que In Lancaster
about Irvington or White Stone and
Will be glad 90 hold one in this place
If the people are sufficiently interested
This meeting win prosiIively be OF no
expense to the farmer as the
funds are provided by the State. OF
the Board Of Agriculture to cover the
expenses which necessarily accrue. ano
all that is expected or requested OF the
farmers Is their full attendance and
hearty cooperation. The dates have
not been fixed upon, but Mr.. Beverley
thinks about the middle Of December
the most desirable time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Virginia Census Returns.

The population of the State Of Viz
Rinia as officially announced IL Sj4,'
1885, az sgainst l 500 $50 in 1890, an
Increase Il 1893 .2O4. or ll.9 per cent.
The population in 1880 was l,5l2 565
showing on increase Of i43 4l5. or
9 4 per cent. from 1880 to 1890 The
population OF the following counties is ;
Accomac. 80 $40; Catoliue. 16. 700 /;
Oulpeper, 4.l23; Essex. s,7Ol ;
Fairfax. Is. $50; Fauquier. %. 374 ;
Gloucester, 1s.832; Greene, g.
pa; Hanover. 1913; King and Qaeen,
9. 265 King George. ,9i8; King Will.
liam, s. $50; Lancaster. 500; Lou
DOM, 81. 04S; Louisa, l6. 5l7 Madison,
1926; Matthew's, s, 239; Middlesex. s.
22O; Northampton, 1870; NoIthum.
berlsud, 9,Si6; Orange. IL. 57l; Prince
William, II ,ll2; Rappahannock, S.S43
Richmond. 0SS; Spossylyanis, 9.2S9
Stbfford. S,O97; Westmoreland, ,243
City Of fredericksburg. 506S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
STAFFORD.
Bass Fishing -Protracted Meeting other
Notes Personals, Etc.
Coorrsspondenco Of The Free Lance

Correspondence Of The Free LANCE
Stafford O. H, Va. Nov "a
Bass fishing in Aqua creek Is now
participated in by almost everybody, no
matter what their race. color, or
previous condition Of servitude. "
Supt. Of Schools G. M. WeedoDpassed
here Thursday on visits Of inspection
to his various schools.
Miss Nelly Bryan left here this a. m.
for Leesburg London county where she
will be the guest Of her cousin. Miss
Mamie Kent
Captain James Woodland Is OF Ooco'
guam experimenting the placing OF q
new mast in his schooner, the Peri. .
A fine protracted meeting has been
held at Green's school house during the
past week. being conducted by Rev. Mr..
Billipgsley Of the Baptist church
Miss Alice. the little daughter OF
Thos j. Waller, Esq who has been
seriously INK with fever for some time
past. your correspondent is glad to say
is improving. Dr. Thompklns, Of the
Burg" was called in to. see her last
week.
Corn is selling in the neighborhood
for 81. 20 per barrel delivered.
MIR. j. l.. Hammett, OF HARDWOOD
district paid the COURT house visit
last Thursday on business.
Cane is said TO be scarce In Stafford
this year.
Last court day was quite lively for q
while, one of our prominent justices
was committed so Jail for disturbing
the court, and a ooloquy between a
iuryman and one Of the witnesses in
a case were the main features of the
day Scribbler,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Mr.. William Warren. Ir.. Dead.

Mr.. william Warren. Jr. q clerk In
the First National Bank of Richmond
died in that city Sunday, aged about
n years. Mr.. Warren was native OF
shis city. For many years he conduct
ed a tobacco, grocery and commission
business under the style Of Hill q War
rem. He married Miss Mary Walker of
this city, who died some years ago. He
left this city In 1861 and wens to Pc
tersburg where he was engaged In the
manufacture OF cotton He Is sur.
viyed by a brother aud sister. Mr.. Bur-
kett Warren and Miss Mary Warren, OF
Baltimore. and two daughters. Mrs
B. Southall. Of Richmond. and Mrs.
Dr. May, of Waverley. His remains
will arrive here today on the ;39 train
and will be taken from the depot 10 the
City Cemetery for interment. Rev
DIR. J. s. Dill will conduct the service.
The pall-bearers will be:
Aotiye-Messrs q. W. Shepherd, Jr.,
A b Bolts Jr, W II. HuEksmp, A.
p. Rowe. W. + Bradley and DIR. II II.
Johnston.
Honorary-Messrs. G. W. Shepherd
r. T. Knox, H + Orismond. o. L..
Kslmback, J. l.. Green and +. t.
Forbes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
KING GEORGE.
Killing wild Ducks-PerSonal4, Etc.

Correspondence of The Free Lance.)
King George O. II Nov 20.
william II Helm. Sheriff OF our
county 10 in Washington on visit 30
his wife, who has been sick In that CITY.
Messrs. Edward Tayloe and Il. Il
Hunter spent Sunday with Dol. Wash.
ington at "Oampbelton. " We are glad
to note that Dol. Washington is much
improved in health.
Miss Jeane Power, OF Georgetown.
ID. O., who has been visiting Miss
Mary Tayloe, at "PoWhatan, " has 70
turned. Miss Power is q handsome
blonde, whose sweet and bright dispo
sition and grace Of manner have won
her many admirers in King George.
Mrs. John f. Mason, Of "Shelburne. >"
is visiting her mother, Mrs Kate Henry
in Washington.
Mr.. Herbert Taylor and his brother
Mr. Ben Taylor and Mr.. Sullivan, the
three. at one shot, killed recently one
hundred and forty.six wild ducks, on
RAppahannook river.
Mr. Allen Smith. Of Canning, who
has been visiting friends In Washing
ton and his former Rector. Rev. John
McNabbe. az "Herndon, Fairfax
county, has returned.
Mr. W. A. Rose was at Colonial
Beach on the 23rd instant. engaged In
law case.
Mrs.. A Davis, of Greenbrier White
Sulpher Springs, lie visiting her mother
Mrs. r. X Stuart at ''Oedar Grove. !"
Mrs. Davis is q great fAvorite In the
country and her many friends gladly
welcome her home.
Miss Susie Turner, who has been
visiting MIR. and Mrs. Fitz Jones at
"Oaledon has returned to Washington
where she will spend the winter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
New Advertisements.

Driving. saddle and farm horses
Cattle, hogs. COWS, carriages. and other
vehicles, farming implements, har-
ness. hay, corn, fodder, straw, houae
hold and kitchen furniture will be sold
at public auction at Montpelier, In
Orange county, on Tuesday, Dec 18th
See ad
Mrs Mary E Eckenrode has qualified
as Administrative OF J. II Myer, Jr.
deceased. The notice ia in our ad
columns
See ad. Of a handsome and well pre-
served second hand surry for sale
See ad Of Champion Silk Company
hands wanted.
See ad. Of information wanted Of rel
atives OF W. II. MCGEE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
~. CHAs. z. 0UrCALT.
LOCAL MARKETS

corrected by Simon Hirsh q Bro J
Wheat, So 90 70 ;OOrn, Al 20 45, meal 10
90 1870 Der 100 pounds oats, 70 to ~
fowls flive), or TO ~ turkeys life.o 20
8 dressed Q TO 10; ducks live 7 to g.
dressed fowls 8 20 10 per ID. lard, 5.
o; eggs, 81 TO az IT'S. butter 10
TO 20; hams, 10 20 IL, Irish pota'
toes. so to 20; beef,9 TO 81 veal, ~
Pork, 8 30 5k; hides (green), ~
TO s hides (dry). 10 =.
Wool-Unwashed % 30 % wssheo'
27.to 2S.
Leaf sumac-5O 80 80 cents per hum
dred pounds.
fhs Drain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows;
Ohicago-wheat. Nov. TX Dec 7l1e
corn, Nov. 45lS ;Dec. $3.50 Nov. oats
213s. 70 .
New York-Southerp wheat, ~ TO
so; corn, 46 to AZ. -
! baltimore Southern wheat, 70 30 70
Southern corn, AZ to 49
Riohmond-Wh Wheat. 20 to TO- corn'
46 to AZ.
As to 46
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ARE BLOOD
DIsEAsEs-ouRED By 3. BIB.
Bottle Pree to Sufferers.

IL is the deep-seated, obstinate cases
of Oatarrh and Rheumatism that b b
r. botanic Blood Balm) cures. Ii
matters not what other treatments, doc
tors. sprays. liniments. medicated air,
blood purifiers, have failed to do, b b.
B. always promptly reaches the real
cause and roots out and drives from the
bones, Joints, mucuous membrane, ana
entire system the specific poison in the
blood that causes Rheumatism and
Oatarrh. b. b B is the only remedy
strong enough TO do this and cure ana
and so there can never be q return 20
the symptoms. Don't give up hope,
bat try b. B. B Botanic Blood balm)
or Bs.
For sale By druggist and X. Nelson
Goolrick In Fredericksburg Va, at 81
per large bottle (full treatmenD 20:
To prove our faith in B. B b. we viii
sent q Trial Bottle Free and prepaid
en- sufferers, 80 they may test the remedy
AZ our expense. Address BLOOD
BALM 90. i7S Mitchell Street, Atlanta
Ca.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27

Delightful Relief from catarrh...
Here il one Of q thousand such testi..
monies. The Rev A. d. Buckley, OF
Buffalo, ssys:'T wish all to know what
q blessing DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Pow
der is in Gaze Of Oatarrh. | was trou'
bled with this disease for years but the
first time l used this remedy it gave
most delightful relief. now regard
myself entirely cured sfter using II for
two months. ia. "Sold by J H Hall
Sons johnson & Pearson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Orange Circuit Court.

The special term of Orange circuit
court. Judge Grimsley presiding. con-
vened Tuesday morning Of last week
and adjourned Wednesday. The only
case tried was that Of Hancock vs..
Griscom. etc. breach Of warranty. The
plaintiff. who lives in Danyille. .pur-
chased mill machinery from the defend
ants Ia Philadelphia, which. 1t Is
alleged failed to come up to contract.
He Attached q sum of money due TO
defendants by Mrs. W H Lyme, Of Lib
erty Mills, on machinery. The jury
gave the plaintiff 81, 800.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Masonic.

The representatives from Masonic
Lodge No 4 Of the city, to the Grand
Lodge of Masons Of Virginia, which
convenes in Richmond next week are
she Master A T. Embrey and the War.
dens Messrs. W. H. Hurkamp and
Maurice Hirsh. The following alternate
have been elected; Judge J. b. Sener,
DR.. II H. Johnston and John r.
Bernard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Mrs. Annie Tavill Dead

Mrs. Annie Favill wife Of Mr. r W.
Favill, died at her home in the county
near this city. early SEuday morning
Though she has been in delicate health
for some time. her death was sudden
and unexpected Ii was due to heart
trouble. She was 40 years Of age and.
besides her husband. is survived by
Eve children. The funeral took place
yesterday at O. clock from Sc. Georges
church, Rev. O. N Tyndall officiating
The pall-besrers were E. Bozel.> W S.
Chesley. Willie Scott. Geo. freeman,
w. l.. Brannan snd J p. Rowe. In
terment in the City cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Tournament in the County.

A tournament was given near.Ourlew.
Spotsylvanis county, recently The
successful knights were Messrs j. a,
Talley, Fred Payne, Ollie Alsop. and
Zsbulom Payne Miss Lucy Talley
was crowned queen. and the maids OF
honor we're Misses Gouldie Pullium'
Emma Seay, and Bessie Payne. A re-
ception followed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27

William Henry MCGEE was born in
Virginia In 1884. moved to Baltimore
about 1851, and died thereIintestate in
1899 information is desired as to his
relatives, who are entitled to some prop
erty, Address Miller 81 Bonsal. Attor-
neys, Equitable Bldgp Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Reception to Rev Dr.. Z 5. Dunaway.

Reception to Rev Dr.. 7 s. runaway
The reception 80 Rev. I. s Dunway,
D. D.. the new pastor Of the Barton
Heights Baptist church. was held last
night at s O'clock, shd lasted until Il 30
O'Clock.
Among those who entertained were:
Miss RIGA Hutchinson and Mrs. Williams
who sang several beautiful songs Miss
Helen Harlan and Miss Mabel Glinn
recitei several beautiful pieces and
Mr.. l. ID. Johnson sang many OF the
latest sopgs-Riohmond Leader, Nov.
24th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Constitutional

II the people Of Louisa could really
wake up once we could draw up 1880
lutions as to the changes needed in our
constitution. and demand that our del
egate should DO guided in his vote by
them. Do not be mere driftwood. Hold
meetings and decide what you want
done Louisa News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
wEsTMcRELAND NOTES.

Mrs. VIM Writ. Of Oak Grove, left
Friday for q visit to Baltimore.
". r. Gardy, the wide awake lumber
man. is in Lancaster for few days.
He has bought out the timber and saw
mill business in that county Of E. N.
Skinner.
Rev. @ W Beale. d D., who was
called 80 his old home in WestmoIeland
last week to perform the wedding oere.
mony Of Mr.. Orabbe, Of Washington,
and Miss Annie Parke, of Montfoss ran
over 10 visit relatives and friends in
Essex and King and Q1een, returning
here Friday and proceeding 20 his hone
al Heathsville
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Read This |

Go to Gsnther's for cheap handmade
Harness. Saddles, Whips etc. HIS
goods are reliable and his prices low.
An goods warranted. Repairing done
promptly and low prices guaranteed
cps ly.w GEN lhhn o.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Standard Oil Shares s74l.

New York, November % STANDARD
Oil shares made another new high rec
ORD to-day. selling up to S74l a share,
Tex dividend. This represents q jump
Of 81 points for the day. and 10 equiva'
lent to an advance Of 81 points. the
dividend being 10 per cent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27

For bylaws. Pamphlets. Catalogues
write 20 or cali on THE FREE
LANCE for estimates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27

Cypress Shingles For Sale
20 900 culls, 4 inches and s inches.
10000 AGO, Sap, No. l, Saved,
90 600 5x2O Sap, No. l, Sawed,
% 600 Skis, Sap, No. 1, Rived,
so. 900 5x2O, Heart. No.. l, Rived,
10000 5x2O, H art, No. l. Sawed,
40 600 6x2O, Heart No. 2. Sawed,
Is 600 6x2O, Heart, No. /, Sawed,
Is, 900 6z2O Sap, No. 2, Sawed.
We have just received the above
lots Of Cypress Shingles from Mill
in North Carolina, and are prepared
70 deliver free anywhere on this river
Write for prices.
R. c. PHILLIPS g. CO.,
Tsppahannock, We
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Two Fires
A Contrast.

TIE RESIDENCE OF Mr.. JOHN
WEs5T. OF SPOTSYLVANlA
COUNTY. WAS DESTROYED
BY FIRE SATURDAY.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Star
Barn, tenement house, corn erios,
etc. on the farm of Mrs. M. A.Do~n-
man, in SpotsylvsDia County were
destroyed by fire Sunday night To-
surancs, $55O.-FREE LANCE.
MORAL--Insure Your Property
Rowlett & Goodrich,
Fire sud Life Insurance Agents,
Fredericksburg, Va.
Once Princess Anne street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
HEADQUARTERS FOR
BUuDING MATERIALS.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina ana eS SiI-
xtois Lnaber. dressed AID undressed. Snln-
sies, Istns, SASH, Doors and slIg1s' i Haip
> uGfn,, I'D Paving Brick. Tin ana lrvh
ec ,dI,1 cut and " ire Nails All Sinds kesSSK
SSsi PANTS aud Dry gsin' L aTyss s Ei,
plrpsRtine, Dryer Varnsisa, ana ,1 ~" window
y s,s ana putty. Builders Hardware OF III
Etnds. Tar Roofing and Sheatnlhs fapvI.
Farm wagons, Road Cssts "Ne
Large ''O'N s. D. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-27
Richmond, Fredericksburg q
Potomac Railroad.


Leave NorshNsrd.
$40 4. NJ. daily, no local stops.
Ttrs A NJ. daily, no local stops. ~
1913 A. 81. sundays oniy, stops s' hroOAe
iS.tO A. NJ. daily except sunday no local
''I rs p. NJ. daily except Sunday, no local
p. NJ. daily. No local stops. VIA.
c% >. Il. daily. tops at Brooke ana "lue
Water.
Leave southwark.
.ss 4. "A. daily, Atlantic Coast Line traln'
49,. a. ksttforc, .1Usw elt AND Ashiauo' "Seh
49, An local stops on Sundays.
uI - . y NJ. daily. sab lard Air Line Train,
via :. A. l.. Junction. Arrive Al O'NO' p''"N
trect station, Richmond. O.. -.
"A p ~ Daiiy S1oePe sunday SbOFs ~
Niiford boswell and Ashlanu' 49,. -
xl6PM Daily. Allan &c 70 ST iA"e 'A"'"'
.toDs At Doswell aud AshlAeo.
y > N tlaily makes local Stops -,
S5 p. NJ. daily. Seao ,ard Ar L.u n aa.os9
- A 4 function. Arrive al I. n y D'N"N
street. station, Richmond
Accommodation trains. Daily except sunday
kxA.M. for Hichmond.
In 81 A nj for Quantico.
iSIQ p a.. for Ashland. - r.oao-,c,a-
IN p N. from Richmond Tor rreoerioA'
burg.
s = Taylor, Traffic Manager
ST. D. Myers. President
o. c. COX, Agens.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-10

Mr.. A. w, B., travelling man
from Mass, came into my office two
weeks ago and bought 1000 shares Of
Nutmeg Zinc stock. May sth, l reed
a letter from him at Bristol, Ct., asking
me to hold 1000 more shares at 40c. He
had been in New Britain (the home Of
this company and found the company
right and stock going TO 60c, the 18th.
E. F. FAIRBRoTHER,
Insurance and Investments.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-10
SPECIAL
Saturday Candy Sale.

Walnut Creams, strawberry, violet
vanilla and orange, only l21ac per 10
See them In our window.
Toasted Marshmellows.
Hot weather is coming. Ice cream
and cold soda will soon be in order. Oul
ice cream is made Of pure cream. Buy
ours and you buy the best.
CHARLES A. FAIRBROTHER,
The Baker and Confectioner.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-10
new DRESSMAKING ROOMS.

After stay in Boston Of some weeks where
have been making study OF Dress Cutting
and Making. I have returned to Skowhegan
and opened Dressmaking Rooms In Room g.
Milburn Block, and am prepared to do every
thing that relates to this line OF business
when in need OF such services should be
xratifed to receive call, and l will use my
best efforts in your behalf. l2tf
skowhegan, March 1S, 1900.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-10

Best garden seeds at Bixby & Bucks.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-09-07
he DEFENDS PECK.
Dia Not Act DIscourteousiy 20 state
Representative nj the PARIS
Exposition, ~ Charged.

New York. Sept. s.-rhe French
line steamer la Touraine arrived
from Havre Sunday. In the cabin
was Arthur Nalois, United States
commissioner TO the Paris exposition.
lie defended Commissioner General
Peck from the cabled charge that he
has acted dissourteously TO state rep
resentatives at the exposition.
In speaking OF the story that Mr..
Peck had secretly worked TO prevent
Mrs. Manning and Mrs. Potter Pal
mer from being decorated by the
French government. he said; That
Is impossible, for | know how such
things are done. The names for the
Legion OF Honor are handed in and
passed on their merits. l know that
Mr.. Peck presented the names Of
Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Potter Palmer
md Michael ~. Re Young for the or
der. ~ 20 there being criticism over
there being 80 many representatives
from the United States, and the DIFF
fculty OF supplying all with invita-
tions TO entertainments, all l can say
Is that there Is always trouble when
a big enterprise like the exposition
is under way. There certainly are
many officials from this country TO
the exposition"
Lieuts. +. II. Bruenby, 7. =. How.
ard. +. Moale. ir., and J. ". Chan.
L. $. v. returned on Ia Touraine.
They ate ON their way from the Ash
attic ststion TO report 60 the navy de-
pratment.
Miss Reilly. a daughter Of Capt.
Reilly, who was recently killed In
china. and her aunt, Airs. Rice smith.
also arrived.