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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

Carp are increasing in the Trnckee
river very rapidly and it will only be a
matter of time until the carp, with the
assistance of the dams, viii kill off the
trout, fish law or no fish law
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

A one-legged man in New York adj
vertised for one-legged wife. He has
5000 applicants for the job, and the
mails are still rolling in, Wouldn't
that stump you?
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

Both houses of the Michigan legisla-
ture have voted for bill which pro-
vides for taxing all incomes in excess
OF 81 900 per annum, the rates ranging
from ! of per cent to per cent.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

Father inquired youth, lis it
wrong TO cheat lawyer"
son." said the father, sit is not
wrong; but it is hard to don
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

1t is reported that Senator Williams
of Churchill has sold his wool crop,
amounting to 10000 pounds, at III
cents. Some others are said to have
received only 10 cents.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

Short and sweet sentences are what
the lover and criminal both like to
hear. In this there is a sameness be-
tween court and counting.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

p. A. Holland of Oakland is prepar-
ing TO establish bathing resort and
sanitarium at the Amadee mineral
springs, eighty miles north of Reno.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

Be patient with the girl who walks
to front seat late at church in order
to show new hat, says an exchange.
In a few years she will drop into a
back seat in order to get out quickly
when the baby cries.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

Sixteen cases of smallpox are re-
ported among the indians at Cherry
Greek, White Pine county. One death
has occurred.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

The estimated depth of the snow in
the mountains is about ten feet. The
The water flow will be much greater
this year than it was last year.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

The daughter of Senator VIM. NJ.
Stewart has opened dressmalSing es-
Adjustment in New York City.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

1t is estimated that one-third of the
jewellers upon the earth are habitual
users of tobacco.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

The pavilion in Reno is being torn
down. The contract to move the
building to the race track was let Tor
900.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

The annual production of gold has
increased from $1,0O0,00O in 1878 to
1920, 900, 900 in 1900.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19
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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-04-19

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
STAFFORD.
Absent Minded citizsn-Dsath Of Mrs
Daniel Dent-Notes and Personals.

Correspondence of Tue FREE lANcE)
Stafford e. H.. Va, June 22d, 1901.
Yourcorrcsp is credibly informed
that one of our prominent citizens oil the
Onville neighborhOOd, a good citizen ana
husband. attented preaching last sun
day. accompanied by his wife, driving TO
the church in fine new buggy, recently
purchased lie listened with great so
iemnitv to a fine sermon. After the bene-
dictiOn was pronounced ana greetings
exchanged with friends, lac seated hlIhseu
in his buggy, meditating upon the Vari'
ous truths which had been so ably pre-
scented to his mind by the eloquent
preacher when lol il dawned upon nm
that he had forgotten something AFTER
cudgeGng his brain to discover what III
was his left elbow was extended. when
he discovered his wife was not beside him
in the buggy. Driving back to the church
some three miles. his better hall was
taken i'm and start again made Tor
home subject to some Caudle lectures
upon their arrival at that place. At last
report our friend was still alive.
Misses Louise and Lydia and Masters
Nayherd and Maynadier Bryan, OF Wash
iugton. arrived here last evening, where
they expect to spend the summer.
Miss Esther Bryan, who has been at,
tending school in Washington, arrived
home last night.
Messrs. Frank Blackburn and Kenny
Bradshaw spent the evening here yester-
day.
MIR. J. NJ. Green left for his post at San
dusky. Ohio. taking en- route Montgomery
county. Md. where he will spend day
or so with his mother.
Mrs. Belle Dent wife of Daniel l.. Dent,
ESQ. died at her residence, near East.
ern View" yesterday evening, aged
about 30 years She leaves two children,
a husband and large circle OF sorrow,
ing relatives to morn their loss. Funeral
services were held today at Andrew =
Chapel at | a. m. conducted by Rev. I.
l.. Potter.
4 carrier pigeon reached here today: \
band around his leg had the following
inseription: ~. IT, and q. b. No. !, Obj.
Alter being fed he was turned loose again.
"ScmBBLER.'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Young Mems Day.

Sunday was appropriately observed IA
Young Mems Day in fredericksburg. lt
was conducted under the auspices OF the
State committee OF the !. vi. 1. \. Inc
services were spiritual and earnest and
the visiting gentlemen made deep i'm
preston upon the community. The open
inc services for special conservation were
observed Saturday night and at o'clock
Sunday morning. Very lew attended
these services. but those present were
spiritually blessed, and gave testimony
to the love of God in their hearts.
There was quite gathering OF children
nj the Methodist church at 2:3O p. m,
and simple and iorcible evangelistic ser
vice was conducted by Mr.. :. X. Mckee,
secretary of the Richmond association.
A n result > children made profession OF
faith in Jesus Christ. The mems service
at the Presbyt erian church at p. IN.
was not largely attended, but was OF
deep interest to those present l.. \.
Coulter. State secretary, conducted the
service and spoke with special power.
II. q. Williams conducted, at p. m, a
service for ladies in the st. George Epls-
cOpal church He presented an earnest
plea for the eXerIing oil pOsltlNeOhrlsIlah
influence by the ladies upon the young
men. His talk was well received and
will do good.
The closing service Of the series was
union meeting at the Baptist church. The
gentlemen presented to the large audi
ence that filled the house the special de-
partments of the Y. NJ. {. \. work. This
was done with such clearness as to leave
a profound impression of the Importance
Of the great enterprise Mr.. Williams
told of college Y. NJ G. 4. work and that
done in the interest of railroad men. Mr.,
Mckee discussed its work in the city aud
outlined the many and interesting phases
of the Richmond y. NJ. c. A. as under hIs
personal supervision. The closing ad-
dress on the work of the State committee
was by Mr.. Coulter. At the conclusion
an Offering was made to the work.
Mr.. W. ]. Phillips, of Tappahannock,
greatly delighted the people with MS
sweet singing.
II is thought that the coming OF these
men to fredericksburg has been Dene-
diction and Our gates are opened TO them
or Others of their tribe at all times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
SPOTSYLVANIA

Uorrespondence of The FREE LANCET
Spotsylvania G. H., Va, June oath, IDOL
Wheat harvesting IL about over; crops
said to be very good.
Mr. X. Marvin Harris, who has been a
student at V. p. l., at Blacksburg, Tor
the past session. returned home on We'd
nesday, and when asked how he enjoyed
the Buffalo Exposition replied saying
they came very near freezing while there.
Dir. VIM. A. Harris will leave on Mon
day for Staunton to take the state eN-
animation in medicine.
Mr. and Mrs. G. X. Andrews spent sun
day at the home of Sheriff T. A. Harris.
MFR. T.. II. DeJarnette has returned To
the Courthouse having spent seVeral
DAYS at home and other places.
Clerk j. Z. II. CrismOnd has erected a
beautiful iron fence around his yard.
Rev. j. W. Hickman. who has been ab-
sent for several days conducting n meet
ing in RadfOrd, returned home Saturday
night.
The court room has been furnished
with seats. This will no doubt add very
much to the comforts of the room.
The board of supervisors was In ses'
sion ON Wednesday night Many claims
were allowed.
The Jail at present has no inmates.
Quite n number around Spotsylyanla
will take in the excursion To Old Point
Miss Bessie Gray, of Roanoke, is visit
ing Miss Rhodessa Hickman.
Messrs. George Burke and Hess spent
Sunday evening in the village.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Real Estate Sales.

The W. A. Little property on Princess
Anne STREET was sold at public auction
Saturday and bought by DR.. b. Hales at
81 300. This property was purchased
by the same party for 81, 800 some time
since. but the court refused TO confirm
the sale.
Capt. S. c. Peyton bought a part OF
"Salvington" for $40, and Mrs. Bette
c. Lacy purchased "POcOsin' for $500
Saturday. These properties were part
of the estate of W. A. Little, in Stafford
county.
Mr.. Wilmore Cox sold last week to MIR.
V. NJ. Fleming a lot on Wolfe street.
Terms not made public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Masonic Celebration at Bowling Green.

There was a very notable observance
of the festival of st. John the Baptist
al Kilwinning Crosse Lodge, at Bowling
Green, Caroline county, yesterday alter
noon. \ number of Masons attended
from here, including Capt. 5. J. Quinn,
grand senior deacon of the Grand Lodge
of Virginia, James p Corbin, district
deputy grand master, Past Masters las.
T. Lowery and A. =. Rowe, Jr., Junior
Warden Maurice Hirsh, and Councilman
George W. Wroten.
The chief address was made by Junior
Warden James h. Sener and was highly
interesting record of the history OF the
Lodge, which was chartered by the Grand
Lodge of Scotland in 1850, and the
Lodge still has the old Scotch
charter, and was named in honor
of kilwinning Lodge of Scotland,
of which Lodge Robert Burns and James
Hogg. the Ettrick shepherd, were poet
laureates.
Refreshments were served and many
ladies were present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25

Messrs. 4. Randolph Howard and ".
Key Howard returned Saturday night
from iew-days' trip To lrvington ana
Trbanna. Mr.. Howard says the banks at
those places are doing well and the con,
venience to the people is being recognized
and appreciated.
DIR. W. ID. Robinson, Of Tappahannock,
was in the city Sunday EN- route 70
Stanton to attend meeting OF STATE
Board of Medical Examiners OF which ne
is a member.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat 90, to 20; corn, 80 to SO; meal.
S1.15 to 81 20 per 100 pounds; oats, 35
to 40; fowls Qive), > 10 Z turkeys Qive),
) to 8; ducks Qiye), g to z; spring
chickens, II TO II cts. per pound;
lard, 8 to 8; eggs, IL to II ;
butter, 10 TO 20; hams, IL to II; Irish
potatoes, 65 to 10; early rose, for seed,
90 to 81 90; beef, 3 to 81; veal, Ak
pork, to g.; hides tgreen), AZ to ) (;
hides dry, Z to &; baled hay, $12 to
$13 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, II to 1s; washed,
% to "a.
Leaf Sumac-50 to 50 cents per hun-
dred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday az
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, June, 661; July, 65x;
Sept, 66h; corn, June, 42x; June
oats, 27k.
New York-SOuthern wheat, &c to II;
corn, 46 to AZ.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 73 to a.
Southern corn 46 to A.
Richmond-Wheat, ~ to II; corn sc
TO 50.
Alexandria-Wheat, ~ to IS corn, &c
to 50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
MARRIAGES

Miss Mary Elizabeth Runaldue and MIR.
j. y. Robinson, of Prince William county,
were married last week.
Mr.. Geo. W. Gillespie and Miss Leila +.
Warren, of Accomac, were married last
week by Rev. G.. W. Hurt.
Miss Annie Blanche Taylor, formerly OF
Accomac, was married To Mr.. James
futile. of Newark " j., few days ago
Mr.. y. V. Clopton and Miss Mary '.
Kemper both Of Fauquer county, were
married recently by Rev. 7. W. Newman.
Miss Mary McComb. daughter Of Gen.
Vim. McCOmb, of Louisa county, was
married Thursday to DR.. Frank Allen, oI
Oklahoma Territory.
MIR. Jas. Kay Dickinson and Miss
Elizabeth Winston Cave. of Louisa cOun
ty, were married Thursday by Rev 7. \
Cave. brother OF the bride.
Harry C.. Ackley and Miss Rose Mock;
Thomas W. Harris and Miss Lizzie :.
Young: Julius L. Smith and Miss Mamie
4. Hill James NJ Richardson aud
Miss Oracle f. Fitzgerald, all of Accomac
county, were married recently.
Rev. and Mrs. W. l.. Watt have issued
invitations to the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss Louisa Virginia. To Mr..
John Austin peterborough, Of Wheal-
ton Lancaster county, the ceremony to
take place June 2G. at O'Clock, New
ington Baptist church, Gloucester county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
SOME DEATHS.

Mrs. Peter Toom5s, of Essex county,
died a few days ago.
Mrs. Chas. farrell, of Madison county,
died recently, aged - years.
Mrs. Arinthia j. Ackley, OF Accomac
county, died last week, aged % years.
MIR. Thomas Johnson, q well known
citizen OF Fauquier county, died a lew
DAYS ago and was buried in the cemetery
at Bealeton.
Captain Ben. Rich, inspector for Aceo-
mae district of the Life Saving Service,
died Friday in Maryland University Hos
pital from the effects of an operation,
aged. 81 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
For over Pity Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes the
child. sOitens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for DiarrhOea. IL will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be sure and
ask for "Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Had q Big Time.

A party of prominent Richmond gentle
men. headed by Capt. Jno. \. Curtis, re-
turned from a trip up the Chesapeake
Bay Saturday night.
They left ON Wednesday on the police
steamer Accomac for Old Point, and
visited Eastville, Onancock, Urbanna,
Irvington and other points of interest
and are highly pleased with their trip
They say the Chesapeake Bay section is
the garden spot Of the world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Holiday Excursion Rates, Fourth Of
July.

To Richmond $3.50, to Alexandria
S1.95. to Washington 1920 for the
round trip, and reduced rates to all sta
tions ON the r., +. & p. X. X. Tickets
sold July 2nd, Bird and 4th, final limit
for return July Sth.
Tickets to Atlantic City will be good
via Delaware River Bridge Route with
ont additional charge. To other points
good only via Market Street Ferry,
transfer through Philadelphia to be
arranged by the passenger.
G. C. Cox,
Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Mr.. o. o. Rowlstt Severely Injured.

Mr.. c. c. Rowlett, of the insurance firm
of Rowlett & Goodrich, attempted to
hang picture in his office Friday evening
In stepping from chair to a table he
missed the point intended and, in recoy-
ering, threw the weight of his body on his
right foot and sustained severe injury. 1t Is
thought the ligaments are broken and 1t
will be several weeks before he will he able
To walk again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Cab. Maddux Drops Dead
Especial to THE FREE LANcE)

Especial 20 TIE HE I1AWH'I
Richmond, Va, Monday.
Col. Cab. Maddux, the 400-pound polit-
zeal prophet. and we'll known travelling
man, dropped dead last night at a poker
table in this city. His last political ut
terances were Saturday in the lobby
to Mr.. Swanson - that he did not mind
his being beaten, but it had ruined his
reputation as a political prophet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG and
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.
Schedule for 1901.

Connections at Fredericksburg with H., +.
q T. H. H.. and Weems Steamboat Co. Al
Orange with Southern and Chesapeake
Ohio K. X.
The only line 10 the Charlottesville and
Wilderness Battletields.
Eastern standard Time. Daily except sun
day. W IL. RlCHAkbS. Gen Manager.
sTYafn No. , leaves Orange tue 18th Monday
In each month at 3 l.. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
Eliza willis a Lunatic.

4 board of lunacy. composed OF DR. H..
NJ. d. Martin, DIR. J. \. Barney and Capt.
s. ]. Quinn. considered the case OF Eliza
Willis, colored, Saturday, who attempted
suicide las week. and adiudged her lu-
matte. She will be sent to Petersburg
HOspital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
HeAOauARTeRS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds of North Carolina and
virginia Lumber, dressed and und ressed,
shingles. Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
Lime Cement, Calcine Plaster, Piasterlng
Hair Building and Paving Brick, I'm
aan IRON Roofing. Cut and Wire Nails, all
&;nds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Iinseed oil Turpentine, Dryer yarnish
"a Iewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
81 ali kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
RuiIders' hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing ana Sheathing Paper.
Farm Wagons, Road Carts ana bug
gies. arge stock always on hand;
s'' {. o. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG And
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Schedule in effect May. goth. 1901.
LEAVE NORrHwARD.

LEAVE NOkIhM ARD
5O= A NJ. daily. No local stops
S25 A. Nj. daily. No local stops -,.-
1OI3A. NJ Sundays only. stops ak hro"A'
and Wide Water. ,,,... 81,
IO.3S A. NJ. daily except sunday. Makes "u
ia isS r NJ. daily except sunday. No local
rs +. NJ. daily. No local stops.
929 Il. NJ. daily. stops AT hrooAe """
Wide Water.
GOOA NJ. daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation.
63g A. NJ. daily. Atlehtic Coast Line
train. stops at Milford. boswell ana Assn
hand. week days All local stops ON sundays.
1917 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
O." Las J.. N. daily Seaboard Air Line
train. stops AT boswell and Ashland, passeii,
gers taking this train for Elha ana bNFu
Streets. vii. be transferred at Acca.
Az H. n. daily. Atlantic Coast Linz
train stops at boswell and Ashland.
631 T. NJ daily. Makes local stops.
S34 T. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line tram
via = A. L. Junction. Arrive at {. \ ..
Broad Street station. Richmond.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond I
r NJ. daily except Sunday arrive fredericAS-
Va. p. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
EFT u. MYERS. President.
e. G. COX, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25

For BYLAWS. Pamphlets, Catalogues
write to or call on THE FREE
LANCE for estimates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25
v. IEEERIES CHEWING. ND,

Late House Surgeon and Resident Physician
to Virginia Hospital, RichmondJ
Offers his professional services TO the citizens
OF Ffederieksburg and vicinity. ONCE oppo-
ate Johnston & Pearson's Princess Anne st.
Residence 4O4 Hanover 81 my2e-2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25

Miss Mary Elizabeth Runaldue and MIR.
J. y. Robinson, of Prince William county,
were married last week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-25

Mr.. Geo. W. Gillespie and Miss Leila +.
Warren, of Accomac, were married last
week by Rev. &. W. Hurt.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-02-13
OLD ACCOUNT.
Rapid Transit Company
Gets N. o. T. Company Into
Justice hoffman's Court.

In Justice Hoffman's court Tuesday,
hearing was given in the case where
in Andrew ]. Pontius brought suit
to collect $ll0, which amount he
claims Is due him for building a
smoke stack Tor the Rapid Transit
power house. An agreement could
never be reached between Mr.. Pom
thus and officials of the Rapid Tran
sit Co. The best proposition made by
the company, it was stated, was TO
confess Judgment of $40.
In its recent acquiring of the Rapid
Transit property, the N. o. T. Co., II
seems, became liable for the payment
of some unsettled accounts, and this
dispute being among them, the com
pany offered Mr. Pontlus $50. He
offered to settle for $50, but the COM
pany preferred to permit the case to
come TO trial,
Justice Hoffman has reserved his de-
cision.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-02-13

eveiiing, II was decided to hold the
annual congregational ball and BAN
quot, March 8, In Castle hall The
affair will be prepared and conducted
on an elaborate scale.
Members Of the Epworth League Of
the First NJ. e. church held valentine
social in the Sunday school rooms,
Tuesday evening. Music and games en-
tertaned the assemblage, and num-
ber of valentine verses were read. Re-
frcshments were served. Seventy five
people wtre present.
40 of his friends at his home, 1171a
Crosby ST., Tuesday evening. The
evening was spent in playing pedro.
Miss Matte Osborne was awarded lar
days first prize and Mr.. Jos. Divine
gentleman's first prize. Miss Beatrice
Gilletly and Mr. Chester Teits were
awarded consolation prizes. Music
was also a feature of the evening. Be
fore returning home, each person re-
ceived valentine.
One of the social events of the sea-
son was the masquerade by the Puri-
tan Camp of Royal Neighbors, Mon
day evening, In Foresters' hall. There
was a good attendance and many
comic masks. Mr.. Henry Young. as
leader Of the Dutch, made things live
ly. Prizes were awarded to the best
costumed lady and gentleman; also
to the comic lady and gentleman. Miss
Dora Millay as flower girl and Mr..
Ed Rese as prince, received the hon
| ors and prize of best mask. Mrs. G.
II. Foust, Christmastree. and Mr..
Harley Race. Jew. received honors
and prize Of most comic mask. Good
| music was furnished by Mustills or
chestra. A general good time was had
by all.
MRS. KRATZ ENTERTAINS.
A large dinner and card party was
given by Mrs. Geo. f. Kratz at her
home on East Buchtel ave-, Tuesday
evening. Wednesday afternoon Mrs.
kratz entertained the New Century
club Friday afternoon she will give
card party for which 100 invitations
have been issued.