The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-19
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Mrs. James II. Mills is very sick at her
home on upper Main street
Miss Maude Embrey has returned To
Winchester to resume her studies.
Mrs. 4. G.. Palmer of Richmond, is the
guest OF DR. and Mrs NJ NJ Lewis
Miss Conway. of Norfolk is the guest
of Mrs p. n. Conway and family.
Mr.. Julian W Johnston has accepted a
position at kahn's. in Washington.
Mr.. W. d. Carter has been appointed
chief marshal for the fair next week.
Miss Alice Kelly. of Norfolk is the guest
of her cousin, Miss Nirgic Carmichael
Miss Nettie Fitzhugh is home, after
visit of month at the Rawley Springs
Mr.. Charles Foster has returned to the
University OF Virginia To resume HIS
studies.
Miss Lizzie e. Rennolds has returned
home from Alton, where she spent the
summer
Miss Caroline Ilirsh has returned
home. after twoweeks visit to friends
in Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs Nespacian Chancellor have
returned from Albcmnrle, where they
visited friends.
Special bargains in Ladies' Oxford Ties
at Baker. Brown a CrismOnd :. Perry "
Co. : old stand.
Mrs ". G.. Stearns and family have re-
turned from Atlantic City, where they
spent the summer.
Miss Bertie Durrett. of Washington. is
spending several days in Spotsylvanla
with her parents.
Mr.. r. r. Garrison, Of Stafford, was m
the city Tuesday buying his iall and WIN
ter stock Of goods.
one set of Wagon Harness and one set
of Buggy Harness for sale cheap at The
Bridgewater Mills.
Mrs. John C. Willis and daughter. Miss
Nora. have returned from Caroline, where
they visited relatives.
Mr.. ". W. billiard Of the National
Bank. has returned from a visit To his
former home in Essex.
Mr.. st. Geo. r. Fitzhugh will return
from the Grcenbrier White sulphur
Springs on Saturday.
Miss Hattie +. Burdette, talented
Young artist of Washington. is visiting
Mrs. 4 Randolph Howard.
Col. L. d. Cole and family have returned
from their extended trip North. Col Cole
is much improved is health.
Nways first. so ut c. W Jones you
will find now the latest creations IN new
fall dress goods skirtings, etc.
Councilman Morgan r Mills OF Rich
mond was in the city Tuesday night and
was warmly greeted by his friends.
Revival services are being held at Belle
Air church. in stafford Preaching every
night at : o'clock All are invited.
Memorial services will be held today at
andrews Chapel church AT a. IN. con
Quoted by Rev. G. l.. Potter pastor
Mr.. James Auderton. of the Conway,
Gordon 4 Garnett National Bank, has
returned from visit to Iappahannock.
Miss Lizzie Hurkamp is now visiting
friends in Berryville. having gone there
from the Old Sweet Springs. where she
spent several weeks.
The Washington Guards in full uniform,
will attend the memorial services 10 the
late President. which will take place al
81 Georges church today at ! ] a. III.
The Mayor. City Council and other city
officials will attend the memorial services
TODAY in "A body, and will meet at the
Council Chamber this morning at lO:3O.
Amber Willis. colored, charged with
stealing money from Mr. J. +. Nenger, OF
Spotsvlvania. was tried ia the Corpora
tinu court Monday. He was acquitted.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Lowery and chill
dren. William and Mary, have retulned
from the jefferson Park Hotel near Char
lottesvile. where they spent several
weeks
Mr.. David llirsh, manager OF the nan
campany, offers for rent the store under
the Opera House. now occupied by Mr.
+. ". Stearns; possession given January
|. 1902
Mr.. W. ;. Embrey, Jr, has gone to the
University of Virginia to take the medl-
cal course. He is a young man OF me
attainments and a successful career ~
doubt await him in his chosen profession.
lin Cash was arrested by Officer Hall
Tuesday night and putin the lock mp. lie
dug out in 30 minutes and left. 1t will
be remembered that jim escaped from the
chain gang last week, and hence his
arrest.
Yon will always find at Halls drug
store a complete stock OF Drugs, Cheml-
Gals. Toilet Soap, Hair Brushes, Combs,
Tooth Brushes, ect., at prices TO SUIT all.
Prescriptions a speciality. Agency ior
Hawkes. celebrated spectaces. MI eyes
fitted without charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Purvis and daugh-
ters. Misses Isabel and Agnes Purvls, who
have been guests Of the Exchange Hotel,
have rome back to CrOOkstOn, Mimi.
They will return in October and take up
their residence permanently at Little
Whim." in Stafford, which is being thor
Oughly remOdelled.
Postmaster J. NJ Griffin had the post
office building draped in mourning Satur-
day, at his own expense, out OF respect
to President Mckinley; but having since
ascertained that it is IA rule not to drape
any buildings owned or leased by the
government under any circumstances, the
emblems were taken down yesterday
! afternoon.
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