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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Two Orange Ladies' Killed by Lightning

In a violent thunderstorm Wednesday
morning lightning struck and instantly
killed Misses Rosa and Susie Dowell, The
two youngest daughters OF Mr.. Tazewel
DOwell, Of Orange county.
They were attending tn their household
duties and were under large cedar tree
in theyard. The rain had just commencd
to fall when with scarcely moment =
warning a bolt of lightning seemed to
come down the side OF Peter mountain
rise again. and then strike the tree under
which the two ladies stood. Their brother
saw them fall, but when he reached them
one was already dead, and the other eX
pired n moment after.
The young ladies were very popular
One was about eighteen years OF age
and the other fourteen.
The funeral took place Thursday after
noon. and the interment was IN Maple
wood Cemetery, Gordonsyille.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Knights Of the Golden Horss-shos-A
Lodge Formed Here.

fredericksburg Lodge, Knights OF the
Golden Horseshoe, was organized here
Thursday night with the following OIL
GERS: Past commander, Capt. ). j. Quinn
commander, DR.. J. Garnett King, vice
commander. G. W. Jones; recorder, } l.
Lowery; treasurer, George II. Morrison
marshal. c. O'COnor Goodrich; Waterman
J. II. Davis; aid. J. S. Spicer; guard, 4
l. Brulle: sentry, H. +. Crismond, Jr
nbvaician.. DIR. ]. y. Barney and DR.. j
+ Tompkins; chaplain, +. T. Baker; trus
tees b. j. Marshall, j. T. Lowery, JONI
NJ. Griffin. The first regular meeting {.
the organization will be held early II
September
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
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
inc. with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums allays all pains,
cures wind cole, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Drngoists in every part of the world:
Twenty-fiye cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
Svrpn " and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Special Excursion to Buffalo Via
R.. F. & P. R.sll6o Round Trip.

For Pennsylvania R. R. trains leaving
Washington 100 A. NJ. July 81; August
6. II, II, and 27; September ., II
18th and 2Gth. the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg & Potomac Railroad will sell special
Notwithstanding excursion tickets to
Buffalo at low rate OF 81 60 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 1870 p. NJ. 5:2S p. NJ. and 9;29 7.
NJ. on days previous to excursions from
Washington and for j:01 \. NJ. train ON
the above mentioned dates.
c. c. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
KING GEORGE.
Notes and Personals.

Correspondence of THE FREE Lancet
King George e. H., Va. Aug. LIST, 1901.
MIR. Calvin T. Barksdale, OF Danyille, il
visiting Rev b. T. Turner at the i. l..
rectory.
MIR. ". ". Brown, the deputy clerk OF
the County and Circuit courts, attended
the entertainment given by the ). q. /.
4. NJ. at oak Grove on July Both.
Miss Mamie Byrd Turner is the guest
OF Miss ,lcannette Latane, near Oak
Grove. Wcstmorcland county.
MIR. Fred e. s. Hunter. Of Washington,
is spending his months leave with hls
relatives. the Hunters, Mt the Court
house
Miss Blount Mason, Of Cleveland, is
a guest of the Misses Seitz, in Newark,
/ y. j.
Mrs Turner. wife of Rev b. Y. Turner,
is visiting friends in Mecklenburg county.
Mrs Henry Mason. of Cleveland,
/ is visiting friends and relatives in La
Grange Ga
Mrs Kate * Henry. who has been Wis
/ iting her daughter. Mrs j. l.. Mason, at
/ "Shelburnc. has returned 10 Washing
I ton. NffOllI luillfu bN ifl = th'ANf'"r,
7 Miss Flora Mason. From there they will
/ 20 to the exposition at Buffalo.
The congregation of st. Paul VIII
give their annual dinner in the church
/ ward ON the 9TH of August. All the deli
/ cacies of land and water will be served,
with ice cream and other refreshments.
/ Public cordially invited.
The Ladies' Aid Societies of st. John 5
and Emanuel churches will give a Joint
entertainment at King George E. II. on
August 22nd Many leading attractions
will be offered to those who attend.
Justice b. T. Price committed To jail on
I July Both two negroes, one a woman
and the other boy. charged with enter
ing "Cleydacl.' the residence of Mrs :.
| Robb. and stealing valuables. The ac-
/ cused were sent ON to the grand jury
Mr.. Harry Tayloe, Of The Laurels,
/ Westmorelaud county, is n guest OF Mr..
/ VA. Rose ut his pretty new home, Rose
: Bower
= Mr.. Maxwell ; Harrington, OF Dover,
+ Del. is a guest OF Mr. Vim. Tayloe, at
/ POwhatan.
Mrs. Lawrence Washington, OF " Blen-
helm. Westmoreland county. is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs W. W. Brown at Pine
I Hill.
Miss Nina Johns. Of Norfolk, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs r. l. Stuart, at Cedar
/ Grove
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Distressing Accident and Death IN
Loudoun County.

Miss Lulu Baker, OF Loudoun county
was visiting in the family OF Mr.. Chas. \.
Fillmore. The young lady and Henry Ell
more. both about II years old, had been
out shooting at a mark with small rifle
Returning TO the house Miss Baker being
in advance. young Fillmore presented the
rifle. which had been snapped several
times and was thought TO be unloaded
at her back and said: " | have great
mind to shoot you" She replied; Shoot
ahead: am not afraid OF your old rifle.
lie pulled the trigger, the gun was dis
charged and mortal wound inflicted
Miss Baker had the best OF medical atten
ton. but died Tuesday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Gold, Gold!

Why go to Alaska to hunt gold when
Spotsylvania, Orange, Louisa and some
other counties of Virginia are genuine
Klondikes? The only trouble is to find
the true mineral veins. can do thatfor
You. giving exact width and course of
each gold vein, which does away with
costly prospecting, as you sink on true
veins at once | guarantee my work.
For further information address
JAMES ID. WEST.
Port Deposit, Md.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Mrs. L. Fox Struck by Lightning

Mrs. Fox. wife of the Rev. l.. Fox,
formerly stationed at Stafford c. h. a'
nastor Of the several Methodist churches
of the neighborhood, was struck by llghtt
ming several days ago at Front Royal
Va with on infant in her arms. MIS-
Fox was sitting at an open window
when the bolt descended. Both were
knocked to the floor and rendered un
conscious for long time. They were
later found and resuscitated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
OFFER MADE FOR TYLER FOUNDRY
If Accepted VIII Be Consolidated with
Hunter Plant

The gentlemen who purchased the Hun
ter foundry are now negotiating Tor the
Tyler plant, known as the Southern foun-
drv and Machine Works. An offer has
been made for the latter property and
the owner is considering it. II the pur-
chase is made the two plants will be
consolidated into one big enterprise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Timber on Large Tract Purchased

Major W S. Embrey has purchased OF
Mr.. Z. Wiley Stearns, OF Richmond, all
the timber on the Johnson and Hall
tracts in Orange county. 1t is estimated
that the timber will produce one hundred
and fifty thousand ties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Entertainment Personal and other Notes

Entertainment Personal ana Other hotes'
Correspondence OF TIM FREE LANCF)
/ King George Co.. Va. Aug lst 1901.
Rain came down in heavy showers yes
terdav afternoon and completely disar-
ranged the plans Of the ladies of Potomac
church who had made extensive prepare
tiOns for a lawn party ON the pretty
grounds surrounding the church The
/ concert at night. however. was success
! in every way. The hall was crowded and
/ a pleasing program was carried ont. The
main feature of the evening was min
+ strel show. i'm which those taking part
reflected great credit upon themselves. \
violin solo by Mrs Murray, OF Washing
ton. was most enjoyable. Miss Pearl
Grigsby showed much grace and ease at
cub-swinging and ELECTED many compll-
ments. This was followed 10y number
OF solos. duets and Rotations, all OF
which were well rendered and showed
the fine training of those taking part. y
portion of the program was omitted on
account OF the weather. but every one
present felt that they had received the
full value OF the money spent and that
the evening was one Of much pleasure.
/ Much regret was felt at the absence OF
/ Rev. Mr.. Mcneil. who was prevented
| from coming on account OF indisposition.
/ The proceeds of the observation-disclosures
/ ed TO SD
During the severe wind storm OF Tues
/ dav afternoon the handsome new house
] of Mr. b. G. Grymes. at Matthias Point,
/ which * in course OF erection, was twisted
from the foundation at one side aud con
siderably injured.
Mrs. James H. Boggs spent Tuesday
in the Burg on a shopping expedition.
Mrs. Murray. OF Washington, Is visit
ing friends in the county.
Miss Jennie Bevan had the misfortune
to make n misstep n few days ago and
sprained her ankle
We are glad TO hear that Mr. JOSEPH
II. Pullen is very much better, and hope
are entertained for his recovery To health
and strength again
DR.. Y. o. Caruthers Is still in Richmond
under treatment for his eyes.
DIR. J Sydnor Massey is recovering iron
very severe illness. IIisiriends hope h
will soon be out again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
TWO Years for Burglary.

Ena Jackson, colored, was sentenced
TO the penitentiary Thursday for tw'
wears for robbing the home OF Mrs. Id'
8 Robb. in King George county. lie
two brothers are now on trial Tor TN
same Offense.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
: King George Delegates for aarnett.

Delegates were elected Thursday IN
King George county to meet the Stafford
county delegation at Cox = store the 1V .tn
to nominate a candidate to represent, Ihe
two counties in the Legislature. Inc y,
delegation was instructed for Hon. H. l.
Garnett. the present member.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.
Schcdulc ior l9O1

Connections at Fredericksburg with r. +.
4 L. H. r. and WccmS Steamboat ca. Al
Orange with Southern and chesapeake N
Ohio X. X.
The only line 10 the Charlottesville and
Wilderness liattleiiclds-
Eastern Standard Time. Daily except sun
day. W. H. lit AlllN. zen. MthHScI.
.'Train No > leaves Orange the lth Monday
in each month at 3 !. VI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
DR.. Dunaway to Preach at Baptist
Church Sunday.

= Rev. DR.. I. S.Dunaway will supply the
pulpit of the Baptist church during the
absence of the pastor DR.. Dill, and will
preach at that church Sunday morning
at | | o'clock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Executors Notice.

All persons having claims against estate of
Ezekiel Smith will present them to me prop
erly authenticated, and all persons owing
said estate will please come forward ana
settle same with me.
10 WV DOuGLAs LAWSON, Executor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

| keep all kinds OF North Carolina ana
virginia Lumber. dressed and undressed,
Shingles. Laths. Sash Doors, and Blinds,
Lime Cement. Calcine Plaster, Plasterlng
Hair. Building and Paving Brick, I'm
aan Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paintsand Dry rant
Linseed oil. Turpentine. Dryer Aarnlsh
and Iewis's White Lead, Paint brushes
of all kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing and Sheathing Paper
Farm Wagons, Road Carts and Bug
gies. Large stock always on hand:
E.. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

p The Culpeper and Crooked Run base
ball teams crossed bats on the grounds
of the latter club last Saturday. Score
l. to ! 3 in favor of Culpeper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG And
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Schedule IN effect May, 26th. 1901.
LEAVE NoKruWNRn.


5OTN VI. daily. No local stops.
S25A VI daily. No local stops.
IOI3.A. VI. sundays only. Stopsa hr0"A'
Io.3S 4. NJ. daily except sunday. Makes all
is9 T.. Vi. daily except sunday. No local
stops t..
93g H. NJ. daily. stops at Brooke ana
Wide Water.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
GOO A. VI. daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation.
90 \. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. stops at Milford. boswell and ASH
land. week days. All local stops ON sundays.
IO.4T \. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
ia.sS =. NJ. daily. Scahoard Air Line
train. stops al boswell and Ashland. passeu-
gers taking this train for Elno ANA BYRD
Streets Will be transferred AT Acca
AZ l.. NJ daily. Atlantic toaSt Line
train. stops at boswell and Ashland
637 T.. Vi. daily Makes local stops.
S84 a. NJ daily. Scaboord Air Line train.
via : 4 l.. Junction. Arrive at &. -.
Broad Street station, Richmond.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond !
+. NJ. daily except sunday. arrive trederlcNS-
w. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager
T. r. b. MYERS. President
G. 4. con. Agent.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
Mining in Silver Cliff.

George Barbour of Silver Cliff
stated this morning that the May
mine there has closed down, but it
is not known whether the shut
down will be permanent. Quite a
number of men are thrown out of
employment.
The county clerk states that the
largest abstracts ever filed in his of
flee were those made by the T. n
o., Bassick and Bull Domingo
people last Friday. The work on
the new shaft house on the Bull
Domingo has been commenced.
The Mortal mine, leased by
Messrs Walker, Miller and Sears.
is shipping carload of ore per
week to the smelter, which runs
from $3.50 to $3.50 per ton.
He says further that w X,
johnson of the the Rocky Noun.
tain smelter has four men out
gathering samples of ore from the
various mines in the district and
also stalking some valuable proper
ties. The people of that region
are under the belief that Mr..
johnson is behind scheme to
connect that district and Florence
with a railroad
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Manager Nevins of the opera
house has received letter from
Peter McCourt stating that it was
purely an accident that "McFad-
deus Row of Flats was book ed
for Florence, as it is show that
does not usually visit town this
size, aud that he hopes a large
audience may greet its appearance
Thursday night
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
ID. 6 K. q. Excursions.

Annual Session Grand Lodge [.
O. o. F., Colorado Springs Octo-
Der l4-lS. One and one fifth fare
on certificate plan Tickets on
sale October IL, Ii and IA
Lion Hunt at Debeque, Colora-
do, October 20 and 27. One fare
for round trip. Selling date Octo-
ber 25, final return limit October
Is, Continuous passage both
directions.
Colorado and New Mexico Fair
at Durango October 5, 9, 10 and IL.
Round trip from Florence SlS 90,
Tickets on sale October 8, final
limit October 10.
We print calling cards.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Florence aerie No l69, the local
lodge of Eagles, has about com
pleted its arrangements for its day
here next Sunday AS soon HIS
word can be received from State
Organizer Graf of the Eagles,
who is in Denver, the Florence
lodge will know whether to make
arrangements with the Rio Grande
to have an excursion train run
here.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Star of the West company No
4, L X X of p, has secured the
services of Francis Schwinger OF
Pueblo for its dance in Morgan
hall Thursday night
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Owing to the small attendance
last night Star of the West com
pany No. 4, U. R, X of p, did
not hold practice drill on the
street. Only fifteen reported for
practice, this not being enough to
execute the new work in crosses.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Madam Lucretia Mcbride, palm
ist and clairvoyant medium,
Houston block for few days only
Lost property recovered. Absolute
satisfaction guaranteed. 3O-35
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
Tailor Made Suits

Monday October l4th MIR Park
er. of the Chicago Novelty Cloak
company, will be with US to take
special measurements and orders
for ladies' tailor made suits.
JAS. A. MCCASDLESs NJ ERC Co.
2S-3l
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
Jackets, Cloak and Capes.

A large assortment, right prices,
correct styles, these are the features
of our new cloak department
JAS. A. MCCANDLEss Nero Co.
2S-3l
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

The body of NJ } Towner, who
died in the Elks rooming house
Saturday night WAS shipped to his
old home in Elmira, New York
over the Rio Grande this morning.
1t WAS accompanied by Under
taker Deibert.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

@. w. Brainard reports that at
the time he visited Marble cave
last month there were twenty-five
men, women and children in the
party, and there was room for $50
more in the cave.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

The saloon keepers conducting
places of business at Brookside
are complaining of lack of bust
ness. The mine continues to
work steadily.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
Yoenan Call.

All memb bers are requested to be
present at the meeting to be held
Wednesday evening, October .
Business of Importance.
E 5 DUNBAR,
3O-32 Secretary
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

j. Keller (Judge) is candidate
for the office of Justice of the peace
subject to the action of the repub-
lican party 30-3l
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
LOCAL NOTES.

After the base ball season has
passed the Florence Eagles shou d
form foot ball team.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Money to loan on improved realty
SO. S5, 100 q 100 months. II 5
Andrews, Andrews bldg, o3-ml
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

New wall paper, low prices. at
Jansen's. 3Otf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

The city council is considering
the advisability of drawing and
passing an ordinance to widen the
sidewalks from ten To twelve feet
in the business and close in resi-
dence portions of the city. 1t is
also understood that the people of
West Florence will circulate pc
tition to establish sewer districts
there.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

A prominent railroad man of
Cripple Greek is authority for the
statement that the Florence, Vic
tor d Cripple Greek railroad can
be operated on account of the
grade and curvature for from % to
30 per cent cheaper than any line
running into the district The
running time can be lessened and
the rate of speed increased The
people of the district are anxious
to have the road built
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

The Red Men will give their an
nual masquerade ball on Thanks
giving. 29-31
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Dry colors and Lynn c Doyle
at Janseu's. 3O-35
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

All kinds of stoves cheap at
Bookings. 26tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
Classified Advertisements.

Advertisements will be run III this depart
ment at the rate of Is words in issues for %
cents, payable in advance; no advertisement
will be taken for less than % cents. Here is an
opportunity TO advertise at minimum cost.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

Money TO loan on improved real
satate. MCLAIN Il WILKES.
tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

We print calling cards.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

EoR RENT-Nicely furnished room; close I'M
800 w Third st, between Pixies Peak and
Santa Fe avenues 29-t6'
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

EOR SALE-A snap; $500, onehalf cash bal
ance in one year, will buy six acres Of
ground and two new 4 room brick houses, close
in Call on or address Newkirk Hanger,
Florence, Colo, '27-82
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

no RENT Furnished rooms for housek eeping
in new block also 3.room house furnished
ON Seventh street near Petroleum avenue. In
quire Of Mrs. A. G.. Callahan l07is Front street
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

FOR RENT-Four-room house partly furnish
ed near Rocky Mountain smelter will
sell on monthly payments. Inquire f. l.. Dei-
bert at Deiberts furniture store. 29-t6'
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

EOR SALE-One SO Singer sewing machine,
drop head, tor SSS II. j. Pouder. uphol-
sterer. across F. 4 c. c. tracks. 1l.tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
FOR SALk..

EOR RENT-Furnished room; electric light
bath and toilet. sig l. Fourth st. 2e-t6'
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
...-.zrE[0
The New Machine Shops

of the oil Well Supply Co finished prepared
do any of blacksmith new
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

no RENT One Groom and one 3-room house
so1 W Fifth street, cor Maple.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

u FOX-Piano tuner will be here for few
L. days only. Leave orders at Tribune office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

INANTED-A man or woman To use my sam
w Pile case and take orders for Ninona hos
iery and underwear. f. Collar, 22l Dewey ave.
'Sl3l
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

WANTED one wanting light work
w wages 81 per day Call on |. ". stevens
Rock island hotel, Oct. to 10. '2g3i
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
TO RENT.

RI o RENT-A . room house ou Second street
betw cen Pixies Peak and Santa Fe avenues
Recently painted on interior ana exterior, also
repa pered will furnish range and window
shades; dining room and kitchen floors covered
with linoeum Inquire oil II. n. Moore. t3ia
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

no RENT-Furnished room; central location
electric light, bath, etc il3 North Santa Fl
avenue 2I-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

no ENT-Two nice large rooms and large
closet and pantry. furnished for house
keeping. Inquire corner Fourth aud Maple. 'lStf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08
WANTED.

WANTED Competent solicitor for teas and
w coffee i'll Florence aud vicinity. Big com
mission. Pay weekly. New propositioa. Ad-
dress q. c. D.. care Tribune. 1913
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

| OST-S Small shopping bag containing a
u babys dress, two handkerchiefs, pocket
book with small change, etc. Leave at 4l4
West Main street and receive reward. 'Sl.55
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

WANTED Cash paid for old gold G. "
w Thomas, the jeweler. l03 Main street.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-10-08

/ WANTED-To exchange good square piauo
/ " worth Sl75. for cheap house and lot; will
pay monthly installments difference. En-
/ quIre of Newkirk Hanger 2g-t6