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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
SPOTSYLVANIA
Pro;Tacied Meetings Personal Notes and
other Items.

Correspondence of THE FREE LANCE
Belmont, Va, Aug. 2S, 1901.
The beautiful month Of August, clothed
in the last vestures Of summer, with its
meetings, picnics and general good
times" will soon be thing of the past,
long to be remembered for the pleasure
and enjoyment it afforded, while the
sterner month of September, with its
corn.haryesting, etc, will soon wheel
into place
The corn crops in the neigbOrhood are
generally conceded to be the hest in many
years, except on the low grounds, where
the too much wet weather has retarded
their growth
We are glad to say that the SpOtsyl-
yania Telephone Co. have completed their
line to Belmont and th0t the service IL
admirable in every respect.
Miss Theo Harris, Of Orange county,
has been visiting in the neighbOrhoOd re-
Gently
The protracted meeting at Mt. Herman
Baptist chrrrh closed last Thursday.
MIR. Williams, the pastor, was ably as-
sisted by Mr. Bagby, of Richmond.
We hear that p converts were baptized
at Trinity church, Louisa county, where
DR. Dill, Of fredericksburg, has been con-
ducting n stirring meeting during the
last week.
There is but very little sickness in this
immediate neighborhood, but we under
stand that there are several cases OF ty-
phoid below here, near Andrews.
The "colored brethren" began their
big meeting" at Fork Branch Sunday
which will lcontinue throughout the week,
both day and night.
Mr.. Arthur Thompson has organized a
singing school at Belmont, which meets
every Saturday evening at Mt. Herman
church for practice.
Prof K. r. Powell has gone to Clifton
Forge, where he is making preparations
to begin his school, which promises to be
very successful one.
Rev. DR. J. W. ROsebrO has been in the
neigborhood recently speaking a good
word" for the fredericksburg College.
Mr.. Ralph Broaddus, of Caroline county,
il visiting his brother, near Belmont.
Miss Gillum, of Orange county, was a
recent visitor Mt the home of Mr.. j. ii.
Biscoe
Mr.. Ira =. TURNKEY is in the neighbor-
hood, still collecting. or trying tOcOllect,
last years taxes.
Mrs. Elicit and her daughter, OF Rich
mond. are visiting friends in the Belmont
neighbOrhOOd. Eco,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
Special Seashore Excursion.

On June 20th, July 9Th and 18th, Au-
gust 1st. 18th and 29th and September
10Th special excursion tickets will be
sold to Atlantic City, Anglesea, Avalon,
Cape May. Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea
Isle City, Wildwood, n. j., and Rehoboth,
Del. at round trip rate of $500 from
Fredericksburg.
Tickets good on all regular trains leaving
fredericksburg and Washington ondates
mentioned, and limited for return seven
teen M days including date OF sale.
Tickets to Atlantic City will be good
via Delaware River Bridge Route with
out additional charge. To other points
good only via Market Street Ferry,
transfer through Philadelphia to be
arranged by the passenger.
G.. G.. Cox,
Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
WESTuORELaND.
Damaged by Ratn-sad Death OF a Child
Personals, Etc.

Correspondence OF 1'HE FREE LANCE)
Montross. Va. Aug. 2Sth, 1901.
Many farmers throughout the county
concluded the wet season was over and
commenced pulling blade fodder Aheayy
rain set in Friday night last, and
continued all Of Saturday and Saturday
night the result being that the large
quantities OF fodder caught in the fields
unshOcked was damaged TO such an ex-
tent az TO render il worthless Should
the weather prove more favorable for
saving the crop much Of it will be lost
for want Of labor Wages have been
raised from 30 cents to - cents per day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno NJ. Hutt lost by
death their interesting little baby boy
nine months old Dr. r. II. Stuart was
sent for, and while the messenger was
gone the child grew alarmingly i'll. The
mother and father took it in buggy
and hastily drove to the doctors resi-
dence and had only reached that point
few moments when death occurred. 1t
was a sad sight to see the devoted
mother returning home with the dead
child in her arms
Mr.. VIM. M Edwards, Of Nomi-
nj Grove, is reported very sick. Also
his little Eva, who is i'll with ty-
phoid. There are more cases Of typhoid
in the county than for many years.
Miss Ethel Jones, Of King George
county is visiting Miss Ella Harris, at
MOntrOss
Rev. Mr. Smith and wife are on a visit
to relatives and friends in Hanover
county.
Miss Kate Harvey, of Montross, is visit
ing relatives in Stanton.
The public schools will begin October
10Th. p.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

excursion party aboard wns delayed Mt
the wharf taking on several tons of su-
mae which had been gathered by enter
prising lads from the side walks of the
town. the census was taken and the
whole list oi'crew and passengers was
scored to Port Conway under the bald
pretext that it was h,ir tloatiug popu.
lation In this way, il is said, IA member
Of the editorial stan oi TnE FREE Lance,
on his way from Irwin ton, was listed IA
"A "noatcr." But thee are some who
doubt the truth of this Jealous story.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
Special Excursion to Buffalo Via.
R.. ?. & P. r. Z. sll.eo Round Trip.

For Pennsylvania r. r. trains leaving
Washington $3.50 4. NJ, September ., III
18th and 26th, the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg & Potomac Railroad will sell special
neutrality-suspicious. excursion tickets to
Buffalo at low rate of SLIGO round trip
from fredericksburg. Tickets good only
for continuous passage in each direction
and limited to return within seven %
days including date leaving Washington.
On sale for trains leaving Frederick
sburg 30 p. NJ. 5:2S p. NJ. and 9;29 Z.
NJ. on days previous to excursions from
Washington and for 5:O7 A. M. train on
the above mentioned dates.
C. C. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
A Raging, Roaring Flood

Washed down telegraph line which
Chas. C. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia, had to re.
pair. standing waist deep in ley water
he writes, gave me terrible cold and
cough. Ii grew worse daily. Finally
the best doctors in Oakland, Neb., Sioux
City and Omaha, said had Consumption
and could not live. Then | began using
DIR. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured By six bottles" Positively
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and all
Throat and Lung troubles by NJ. NJ
Lewis. Price soc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
Friday and Saturday Seashore Excur-
sions.

On Friday and Saturdays of each week,
continuing until further notice, special
excursion tickets will be sold to Atlantic
City. Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean
City. n. j., at round trip rate OF 81 80
from Fredericksburg, Va. Tickets good
going on all regular trains Friday and
Saturday, limited to run until and
including the Tuesday following date Of
sale. Tickets to Atlantic City are good
win. Delaware River Bridge Route, to
other points good only via. Market
Street wharf, transfer through Philade-
phia to be arranged by passenger.
C. e. Cox. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
Religious Fired Througs the window and
Made HIS Escape personals, Etc

Correspondence Of Tbr FREE lANcE)
King George county Aug. 2Sth, 1901.
The season for revi al services in this
section is rapidly drawing to a close,
Rev. j. II. Ncwbill is IN the midst OF his
meeting at Hanover Baptist church. The
meeting was begun with nllday services
last Sunday, and 40 lnrge a crowd was
present that the church was not able to
accommodate ak VIII attended. Mr.
Newbill does his sown preaching and does
il we'll lie is an earnest Christian man
and is popular with al classes OF people
in this county where he has 80 recently
come to reside His meeting last week
at Round IIill church vas blessed with
fine results
Rev. J. l.. Pribble, OF the Methodist
church, has closed bis meetings at Grace
and Fletcher's Chapel which were bless
ed with good congrep ltions, good ser
mons and an out-pouring Of the Holy
spirit
Rev. ! r Thomas last Sunday baptized
three persons nj Chatt rton the result OF
his recent meeting at Potomac church.
lie will later baptize o,hers
Some evenings ago NJ Robert X. Ash
ton and several friends were being enter
tained at his home, Rokeby," when
they were startled b. n pistol shot
through the window n Mr Ashton's
back The ball passed through the glass,
smashing it and terribly alarming the
occupants OF the room, but doing no
other damage. In the darkness OF the
night the person who did the shooting
disappeared There are strong suspi-
cions Of who the guilty party is.
There is an alarming case of membra-
nous Group in Mr. Jas Cookies family
near "Pluck, on Machodoc Creek. His
little fye-year-old daughter is extremely
i'll with the disease, which has never been
irradicated from thatcommunity since its
first appearance last December. \ num-
Der of cases have proved mtal, and in one
family two children died from the effects
of it,
Messrs. James l.. Stiff and Forest T..
Tayloe have been enjoying a trip through
the North, including the Pan-American
Exposition. Niagara Falls and other
points.
Miss May Bangor, OF Baltimore, is a
guest of Miss Daisy Brown, at Cherry
Hill"
Mr. Harvey Wingfeld, son OF Colonel
Henry Wingfeld, of Hanover county,
who has been visiting suncle, Mr.. f. d..
Brown and other relatives here, has re-
turned home.
Miss Sallie Washington, Of Westmore-
land. who has been the guest ofhercousin,
Miss Josie |. Brown, left for rhome today.
Miss Ida Brown, of Washington, who
has been summering at Judge Ashton's,
has returned home.
Miss Sallie Treakle continues critically
i'll at her home alden
DIR. Caruthers is not yet able to resume
his practice of medicine, though his eyes
are better.
Misses Causey and Lillian Johnson, OF
Baltimore, who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Robt. X. Ashton, have returned
home.
Miss Mary Wilkins, Of Washington, is
a guest of Miss Lille Taylor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
A Poor millionaire

Lately starved in London because he
conId not digest his food. Early use OF
DIR. Kings New Life Pills would have
saved him. They strengthen the stom-
aeh. aid digestion, promote assimilation,
improve appetite Price Zoe. Money back
If not satisfied. Sold by NJ NJ. Lewis,
druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

Hook-'Do you believe in healing by
touchY" Nye-"Yes. A friend OF mine
came limping down the street with rheu-
matism today, but when touched him
for five you ought to have seen him skip
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

The laws OF health require that the
bowels move each day and one OIL tne
nenalties for violating this law is plies.
Keen your bowels regular by taking a
dose of Chamberlain's Stomach ana lAver
Tablets when necessary and you WIN
never have that severe punishment IN
flicted upon you. Price, 20 cents. FOR
saIe Inv NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

"My baby was terribly sick with the
diarrhoea,' says j. Ii. Doak, of Williams,
Oregon. 1--WE were unable to cure him
with the doctors assistance, and rs
last resort we tried Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diorrhoea Remedy. | am
happy to say it gaveimmediate relief and
a complete cure" For sale by NJ. M.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
stepred Into Live Goals.

"When child burned my foot fright
fully" writes w. H. Eads, of Jonesville,
Va. (Which caused horrible leg sores Tor
30 years, but Bueklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured me after everything else
failed" Infallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
Sores, Bruises and Piles. Sold by M. M.
Lewis. 25c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
,'HERN RAILWAY.
y Echedule corrected to June l, 1901.

UfSeaulc corrected to June l. 1901.
All trains arrive at and depart from Penn
sylvnnia Passenger station, Washington, u. {.
sol a. m.-Duiy-for DanviNc, charlotte
and way stations connecting at CaNertOn
for WarrcutOn, at MANASSAS Tor NtIh-DurE
and Harrisonburg daily and Staunton week
days at I.ynchburg with the Norfolk ana
Western daily for Roanoke and points south
west and with T.. * o. T.. X. daily torNaturM
Bridge and Lexington. ., NM,
FAST MAI. carries Pullman Sccpers. New
York and Washington 10 JacksonNliei VIZ
Savannah, uniting at salisbury WIN J ull-
man Sleeper for AsheNllle ana not springs
n C. Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis,
Tenn, and at Charlotte with Pullman sleep
sF for Augusta and AT DanNille WIN sleeper
for birmingham; and at Columbia with
sieeper for Charleston, Pullman Sleeper New
York To New Orleans. Solid train Nashihg-
ton % New Orleans without change,c3hiectS
at I.ynchburg daily for Natural Brluge ana
Lexington Va. Dining ear service.
1887 A. M.-Daily-LOcal for Charlottes-
Vile, connecting at Calverton for Narrenion.
4:O1 4. M.-LOcal for StrasDurg ana Har-
rfsOnburg daily except sunday;
4.3O l.. NJ daily. local for CharlOttesville,
connecting at CalvertOn for NnrrentOn
$50 d. IN. daily, Washington ana thatta-
nooga Limited, via Lynchburg, with Sleepers,
New York and Washington to Memphls ahu
New Orleans through Bristoli dhrough
coach to Memphis. ParlOr ana ObsefNh-
zion Car between Radford, Va, and Alfalfa,
Ala. Dining Car service. .
$3.50 l.. NJ. daily New YORK ana lorluh TX
DRESS Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars, New
York and Washington to Port Tampa, VIA
Jacksonville. and TO Augusta via COlumbla
with connection for Aiken. Through coach
Waahingtont to Jacksonville. Sunset Person
ally Conducted Tourist Sleeper on TINS tralh
leaving washington every Monday, Nednes-
day and Friday, Washington To san iran
cisco without change. ....,,,,.,,,,,,,. ...
S0IITU WESTERN, NESTIBULED LIMIT
ED" The only exclusively Pullman train be-
tween Washington and the south. Com
nosed OF Dining Cars and Day Coaches,
pullman Vestibuled Slecpers. New YORK
to Nashville, Tenn, Ashviue, Knox
willie and Chattanooga; New York 70 Mem
Dhis. Via Birmingham; New York 10 New Or
teans via Atlanta and Montgomery, run
man library aud Observation car between
New York and Washington and Macon. cub
car Washington To Atlanta. Dining Car
connection leaves Richmond at 100 p. IN.
Dining Car service. .,. o.,,,,.o
Trains on the Narrow Guage reach orange
daily at 1O:4O a. m. -
Trains on the southern Railway pass
Orange DAILY a. follows:
SOUTH ROUND
II a. IN. 2.35 p. m, 7:4S p. m.
NORTH BOUND
IL a. m. $40 p. m, 3:3T a. IN;
For rates map folders ana sleeping cur
space apply To nearest Southern hah"ay
EEkEeANK% EEkEeHNK " $. CANNON, 3rd V. 2. 4 G. NJ,
II UARDWICK. Gen. Passenger Agent
l.. 4. BROWN, Genera, Agent ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

"What have you got that sign HANDS
OF posted outside your works ior'
asked thecurious individual. because y
returned the jocular mill-owner, my
men are ON strike
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
The giddy fleaeniOys a hop every night.

What most people want is something
mild and gentle.when in need OF aphysic
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
Iefs llll the bin to dot They are easy
To take and pleasant IN effect. For sale
hr AZ. n. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
STATE OF ONO. CITY or TOLEDO -.
..,.. DnrrNrU -

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he IL
senior partner OF the firm OF +. J. CHENEY q
Co. doing business I'm the city OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm win pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE. -
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID. 1886.
(-l A. W. GLEASON,
tsEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
arts directly on the blood and mucous sur
flces OF the system. Send Tor testimonials
i'e' FL. CHENEY co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

She-"Oh, Charles, look at that dear
sweet little birdr' He-"Yes; that's ayel-
low hammer" She-"Oh, isn't it cute?
Do shoot it for my hat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

Said she: "He claimed the horse was
sound,
But then when next he spoke
1t was lie he'd told, found,
For then he said twas broke
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

The faster a man runs in debt the less
apt he is to get ahead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

For other information. address
JOHN -. POTTS,
4. A.. Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

Additional trains leave boswell $40 a. in,
except sunday aad 7.2o D. m. daily for Hich-
nHpnd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31

Time marked daily except sunday.
Pullman Sleeping cars on Nos. ! ana " Tor
Cincinnati and Louisville.
TRAINS FOR OLD POINT AND NORFOLK.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-31
HONE ST VALU@.
Best Shoes

ever seen for the
money. \ o IN G
and see how cheap
we are Scllln9
shoes now.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-05-19
Agricultural Colleee

Ar, Jacob Gates of provo was at the
tVtte8e seFerat days during the week.
Arz Gates mother of Mrs. Professor
NIutsoe- has been c~rittcalfy1il at tbe
rssS9Gnee OF Efr daughter, but is now
tapiQF~ reS0FeTlug
Arthur St0EeE, 90, now in the govern
meant seTvfCe has been spendiugs a few
ua&S VIA his mDfher. He IS detaned to
work Qur1ng the sQmmer IN Utah and
dorado though his headquarters ate
a. G. Debating society wrestIed
w edneSday afternoon with the Philip
pine problem Those present speak of
ayefE spirited debate.
IeafVa EgbeTt, q foTmer student, but
Ior several years a teacher IN the Logon
schools. ~ at the college doing one
Mr. Milton conducted chanel exercises
trloay morning Fhe whole body of
sLOaents vas drilled on 4 feW G7atrfssic
song 15 the men college glee cIdb.
3. Smith. who Is TO graduate IN
JGpf mas received a lucrative appoint
n9iH - MQEtanaf ard at-the last faculty.
meeting was excused from FURTHER at
Ien&&Lee IN college classes to accept the
Professor J. P Eagle addressed the
Beaea meeting at the Tabernacle Satur-
Fh- FwenJleth Century class gave a
4 Pc ne syEanaslum Saturday evenfHs.
~ yn6 MATCH game NJ baseball on Non
day between the a.. g. and b Y. teams
TIE A-t-S-Fere Beaten.
AAe EQUlmitreeSs on Course OF study
nave goa 80 Iar as TO TO tre
HOtees taree-Near elementary COURSES jn
19IneSuc arts and Gem
Hlercll ofanches- They are -st5l -Evre--
ling with the problem of extending IN
Uses leH1ng 10 a. degree ~ five Years
tHe present freshman year
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-05-19

the Nevada University is located. The
debate wiz be neId or Friday nightneNt,
May a, and the athletic meet on Satur-
day afternoon the day following
The debating team had a vigorous pr7c-
.tice pa Friday afternoon, being Pitted
against Messrs. w. L. Dunn. Enas Ham
son and @. c. Riser of the college class
MIR. Alvin Peterson has. been mined by
the normal ~graduating@ class as their ora
tor Tor class day exercises.
college seniors have Joined the
fourth year n0rmals IA getting ont q class
souvenir of their commencement week
exercises The souvenir viii contain the
pictures ot al class memberS, Ihe class
says Thlslis Che drst time mat a class
has arranged such a souvenir.
Professor Mcclellan is assisting the
normal graduating class in me prepara
United states history over TO Mt Olivet
cemetery on M0nday that he might pOirt
Emigration canyon to this city.
n students OF advanced chemistry
viii play g match game of baseball to-
morrow afternoon. The students doing
Qualitative work viii play against those
doing quantitative and are known re-
Specuvey as the Quals y the
Quans An amusing game IS assured
Dr- Talmage and about eighty students
OF me geology .class spent the day Yes
Lerday IN a 4eld trip 70 the Cottonwoods.
This party left the city over the Rapid
Transit line for Murray, where there
were carriages ready to take them 10
Granite at the mouth of Little Cotton
wood canyon. Here they studied the
glacial deposits n the archean and
cambrIan formations for which tlst region
IS noted. Then following these fOrma-
lions along the foothills they entered Big
Cottonwood canyon and while there paid
a visit to the electric power plant.
During the past week the ground Of the
tennis court has been put into shape. and
ON Friday the pack nets We're put up.
Inc seniors. DOEn college and
are arranging 10 give a senior hop art
Saltair on the Tuesday night of conn
menCement week
The fourth year formal kirmess given
on Friday night was one of the most
pleasant social events of thes school year.
Nra. n.ialIN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-05-19
Relic Recalls nterestingIncident
in Mormon History.

Charles p. Felt of this city is the
possessor of a rare relic, a 81 bin is
sued by the Kirkland Safety Society
bank in Kirkland. O., Jan s. 1887. Il Is
a Wen executed bill, being a promise to
pay the bearer the sum OF 81. 1t is
NO 4 100 Of the issue and is remark
abb well preserved 1t bears-the sig
nature of Sidney RigdoH as president
of the bank and Joseph Smith, jr., as
ne asher.
This bill recalls two interesting his
tOrfcal facts-the financial panic that
swept over this country in 1891 and
he exodus of the Latter-daE Saints
from Ohio TO Missouri.
The Kirkland Safety Society was or
ganized 2. 1886. OrsOn Hyde then
presented Petition-to the legislature
OF Ohio for an act OF Incorporation. A
charter was refused beoaUse of preju-
dice against the MOrmons. But at a
meeting held Jan z, 1887. articles of
agreement We're adopted. the organiza-
ton - be known as the Kirkland
Safety Society & Anti-bankings COM
pany. It was intended for the pro-
motion Of the temporal interests and
for the management OF the different 0e-
CupatiCns of the Saints.
But il was Impossible to keep the
org~anizatiOn Of the banking bust
ness or free from speculation. 1t was