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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-02-08
This Cruel Wnrlh.

Doesn't II do you good to stay In bed all day
now and then?
We'll, tt might; but the benefit Is Offset by
the mean things my folks say about me when
get up."-Chicago Record.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-02-08

Don't drink too much water when oy-
cling. Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit Is an
excellent substitute.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-02-08

II think we ought TO avoid slang when we are
discussing our national Institutions
whats the matter with your Slang is one
Of our institutions
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-02-08

Chicago papers do not tire of sound
ing the praises of the city's juvenile
court, and of the good work it is
doing in the reformation of hayward
boys. The reports made are ample
justification for the praise. In the
last year six probation officers. aided
by 16 policemen. 20 truant
officers, and 40 volunteers, have
handled $500 cases Of delinquents in
the slums of Chicago, The fact that
the juvenile court has Jurisdiction in
all such cases. with power to compel
obedience, has a restraining influence
on boys and a disciplinary influence
on parents. In many cases the Of
fender is not taken before the juven-
lie court at all The probation officer
sometimes the principal of a public
school-notifies the father that unless
the erring boy complies with certain
rules he viii be taken before the
court and possibly sentenced to the
John Worthy school or to the refor-
matory at Pontiac Then the boy is
given a trial No one in the neighbor-
hood or in the school he attends knows
that he is on probation. If the boy
chooses to avoid the court he has the
opportunity. and in nine cases out Of
ten, according to the Chicago Inter
Ocean. he makes good uge az TIA on
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-02-08

A dispatch from London intimates
that the British are becoming recon.
ciled to American meat, and no longer
demand that 1t shall be imposed upon
them under the guise of a product of
the United Kingdom. Some preju-
dices are hard to break down, but it
will be admitted they are all liable to
succumb to reason and other allure
ments when we find John Bull virtual
ly surrendering the idea that there is
no meat like "the Jeef of old Eng
land"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-02-08

The Best Prescription for Chllls
and Fever is a bottle OF GROVES TAsTKLEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t Is simply iron and quinine in
iasteleBs form. No cure-no pay. Price 500.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-02-08
HE PhIIoannhv.

She-I wish could be as contented as you'll
He-Ohl amt contented-only don't think
It's wuth while TO worry about itl-Puck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AMI
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Schedule IN effect Nov. 2tth. 1901.

5.43 A. NJ. daily. stops on sigma at
Woodbridge sundays only
$50 A. NJ daily. so local stops.
iOO5A ~ Suntavsuulv. stops on Si-Adl
at Brooke. Aqua. ~ lte Water. Qnsnt'c" and
Woodbridge.
on signal az RrooAe. Aguia- lne ater,
Iuanti.o and woodbridge
80 Z. NJ daily except sunday No local
stops. ,-,
rs D. H.. daily. No local stops.
80 4. Vi daily stop on signal NJ
Nrsnkc. Vide v arer ann onantico. stops
... ~i-ual at Woodbridge on sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
900 A. n. daily except sunday Richmond
Arcommoda don. Makes an local stops.
6..S A. NJ daily. Atieatic Coast Line
train. stops AT Milford. boswell and Ash
land. daily. and on signal ut other local
stops on sundays only
1914 A. NJ daily except sunday. Makes
local stops on signal
1924 p m daily. southern Railway train.
las ?. u. daily Scsboasd Air Line
train. stops ON signal at boswell aud Ash
land. passeu gers taking tn.s tram Tor Eion
ami Byrd Streets VIII Or iusisr Acca-
SIS 7. NJ daily. Atlantic coast line
trafn stops at boswell and Ashland
GO T. NJ daily Makes local stops on
signal
$50 + NJ dany >eahoari Air Line train.
stops a. boswell and Ashland un signal
Accommodation train leaVe- Richmond
M. daily except sunday arrives treaerlcS--
VIZ TAYLOR. Traffic Manage
r. T. d. ny EH>. Pres 'ient
q. G. cox. Agent
". >. DI kE. General Manage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31

The HarrisOnburg News, referring 70
the sermon preached by Rev " J. Nor
ton in the Episcopal church there on
Christmas Day, says " Mr.. MortOn's
sermon showed deep thought and was
most appropriate To the day, discussing
IN his subject whether the celebration OF
christmas was q mere form or o living
reality Mr. Morton II a son Of Dr.. 4.
B Morton. Of Spotsylvania county.
THE FREE Lance returns thanks 10
Mrs a. A. Cutter and daughter for a
cocoanut in the shell a. IL was taken
from the tree in FlOrina. There are but
Jew persons in this city who have ever
seen them with the shell on.
Rev. DR., !. ;. Din on riday delivered
his interesting lecture Lights and
shadows of iiome Lie ar Flat Run
Baptist church. IN Orange county. The
occasion was the Christmas celebration
by the church
Mr. Emmett Jennings picked up on his
grandfather farm. in stafford county,
a stone tOmahawk. used by Indians. IL
il made Of stone OF greenish color. y
of large size and perfect in shape.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Lucy Hanie. of Richmond Va. 20 Mr..
! VI Robinson. of Post Oak. SpOtSyl-
vaaia county TO take place Jan 2lst,
1902
Mr. " y Blake has returned from
Charlottesville. where be has been for
several months with the dry goods hrm
of Baker 4 Wallace.
Mrs. F. T. Newman. OF this city is visit
ing MIR and Mrs j. Taylor Thornton At
Port Conway. King George county.
A lady in this city desires 70 rent apor-
ton OF her house 90 "a couple without
children See adj in another column
Mr. John NJ Davis. wife and son.
Harry. Of Washington. are the guests OF
the family Of Mr. IL - Genther.
John ". McWhirt and Alice Il Simp-
son. both OF Falmouth. were licensed IN
Washington Friday to marry
DR.. + Guy Hopkins. Of Richmond who
has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs
A. Z. Rowe, has returned
4 watch meeting viii De- held az the
Methodist church tonight. Tuesday com
mencing at 800 o clock
Mr.. John +. Gouldman Jr. Of Irving
ton spent q portion oi the holidays with
relatives here
3r Charles ;. Bradley. Of stanton.
will spend New Years day here with his
parents
The condition ot DR. Dwight I Penny,
who j. So 3D. was slightly improved YES
terday
Miss Carline Hirsh II in Richmond.
spending the holidays with relatives and
friends
Mr. John ". Conway. Of Alexandria,
has returned. after visit 10 friends here.
Miss Eva " Gordon is critically III AZ
her home ia this city
Wholost 1.-THE money found at the T..
y Brent Stors,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
ohaarznrcs Of E.sk Of Pra7sr

The week from Jan ; 10 l.. inclusive
1902 will b. observed a. the " EEK OF
Prayer. Services will begin each night
at $50 o'clock.
Monday Jan. 6 at the hristian church
Addresses by Rev DR. ! W RosebFo and
Rev. Decatur Edwards Subject - The
vision OF God in Christ Prayer for -
deeper realization that God r.. and that
lie II "A rewarier Of them that seek alter
Him: for clearer recognition Of His hOli-
ness and power: for stronger more
purifying faith that he shall Judge the
world with Righteousness. and the peo-
Dies with His truth; for a Jar more CRATE
fnl apprehension Of HE love in the ~
demption OF the world by our Lord Jesus
Christ: and for the full indwelling Of the
Holy Spirit
Tuesday Jan :. Presbyterian church
Addresses by Rev Dr. J ; Dill and Rev
| l.. Chestnut. Subiect-Prayer for our
nation. that God will continue His favor.
forgiving our manifold sins. and helping
Us henceforth % do justly. and 10 love
mercy. and % walk humbly before Him,
that He will guard and guide our rulers,
and establish all our people IN the ways
of law and order and righteous freedom,
that He will make u faithful 10 our
great oppOrtunitiesfor serving His cause
that He will revive Hi- saving work IN
our cities. and pour out His lliegiving
blessing on our towns and through all
our borders that SO our nation may
wholly awake and turn 10 God.
Wednesday Jan :. St GeOrge Epis-
copaE church-Addre--e- By Rev. George
L. Tyler and Rev DR. j. W Rosebro.
Sabject-Prayer for our churches. their
Sunday-SchoOl- and young people, soci-
eties their Christian associations and
brotherhOOds. and all their other agpn-
cies
Thursday. Jan. q. Methodist church
Addresses by Rev. " b Smith and Rev.
Dr.. ! ;. Dill. Subiect-Prnyer for
Christian Missions, both home and
foreign.
Friday. Jan 10. Baptist church, Nd
dresses By Rev Geo. T. Tyler and Rev.
". D. Smith Subiect-Prayer for the
family. that God viii protect it from oil
its foes that He will continue "a make
it a fountain Of blessing; and that all pa
rents may. in their homes, both teach
and live the Christian faith. thus win
ming their children 10 Christ And for
all schools and institutions Of learning,
that God VII guide them TO teach true
wisdom. dutiful reverence toward him.
with the faithful service Of man
Great blessings have come 70 freder-
icksburg from the Observance OF the
Week OF Prayer in former years. Ii il
desirable that the whole community
should unite heartily.in these services and
look for spiritual blessing. IL Il sug-
gested that this program be clipped
from the paper and kept for reference
during the week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
If YCu WANT

TO yet tue most enjoyment out of
your h1ri.carned dollars This Xmas. buy
vour Candies. Nuts. RaiaIns, Oranges
Apples Bananas Mince Ment Fireworks.
etc. from IS T. bl RRl s. where you
get best goods at rOck-bottom prices.
Surday--cbooi PURCHASING committees
viii save timr. trouble aua money Dy gi'
ing u- their orders which wil. he iiied or
lowest whols-aia prices Nc make O.
sperialry of furnishing sunday schools
just tLins Nicr French Candy DE- Do
Cry,tallized Creams. l2r ~. Fine 'rram-
and Chocolates. mixed. i5c o.. trenm
Chocolate drops H. - and ilc il.
Fudg- 1uc ~. Chocolate Chips ZNc TO-
Chocolatp.iOv taramels. -Uc il me
Bon. Rous in l,b boxes 25c. brokpu Mis-
ture and Half nnd Half lUcih. L"Wney -
Lily realms Zoe pkgc. Lowney hoce-
late Nuts. ljc pkgc. L0wney a Amerl'nn
Beauty Chocolates lbs Guc. 'sit- 80.
Lownpv's Souvenir .hucOlafps. 6o- IT,.
Lowney'- Chocolate and Bomb Site
%. I.ownrv's Chocolate Nnt- irc D..
rrpam Nint- ~ ~. Darling Minf- lIr
NJ: Fine Malaga Raisins. l--r ih Large
Muscatel- Toe d.. COcOanuts. >. d and
7c: Shred Cocoanut. 2Oc o.. trys allied
Ginger. 4uc D.. Preserved Ginger. - and
soc pot. Plum Pudding TO- - and hoe
Nince Meat. : and Toe Do. Large Sweet
Oranges. 35c doz Lemons. u and zoe
doz. apples 3d. lO and j0c eek Best
Mixed Nuts lJc d. Good Mixed Nuts.
BE ID All kinds of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Sunday school Celebration at Hsrsa
Church.

Thursday. Dec. 26th, at 10 o'clock,
under the experimenting Of Mr.. j. L.
CHARTERS and Miss Agnes McWbirt, the
following program was rendered at
Berea church. in Stafford county. by the
Snnday-School: hymn No. Is, by the
school Prayer. by Mr.. c. +. Graninger'
Address, by Mr.. S.R. Young; Song, Vel
come. by Laura Raines; Recitation, The
Stocking that Hung on the Wall Allie
simpson: Hymn No 96. by the school,
Recitation The Tale Of a Stocking, by
Lizzie Bullock 1.-The Bright Side of Life,
ira Bullock; Hymn No. l9l, by the
school: Recitation, THE Whole Family,
Annie Blake: Recitation. "A Sad Mistake,
Willie COrbin; Dialogue, where TO Hang
Stockings" Carrie Young and Ashby
Brown; Recitation ''Of all the Gifts OF
Xmas Day" Belle SchOoler; Duet, GLORY
TO the Lamb Agnes and Louise Ne
Whirt: Recitation, A Plea TO santa
bv David Raines; Dialogue, shop Keep
ing" Mary and Ella CHARTERS; Hymn
No. 1873, BY the school; Recitation.
Xmas Carol in CrOmwells Time,
Agnes McWhirt; Song, Who Is the King
OF Glory Recitation, "A Plea Tor the
Poor" by Florence Patton; Duet, Misses
Carrie Patton and Agnes MeNhirt; Dia-
Iogue, Shopkeeping, by Mary and
Ella CHARTERS The Crying Fam
ily," Misses Agnes McWhirt, Flor
enee Patton, Carrie Patton. Vergie
Jacobs. Kate Jacobs. Alice Simpson,
Lou MeWhirt Myrtle Bullock, Messrs.
Louis McKenna, John MeWhirt. Dan
and Norman Patton. Ira Bullock, Frank
Schooler and John Ingram; Distribution
Of prizes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
FREsHET IN aAPPAEAEEocE.
Major Embrey and Mr.. Masters Lose Rail
road Ties other Damage Slight

Heavy rains Tell here and in the upper
country along the head waters OF a .
RaDpahannock river Saturday ni.ht. al
day sunday and until two o'riOck Mon
day morning The RappahaGnock con
menced rising early sunday morning
and continued until Yesterday Ht ID
m.. when il began 20 subsIde ~ fose
within four feet OF the irrshet of Last
May On Sunday night distress
whistle was blown from the Cool spring
lee Company plant at the Stafford end
of the bridge. and large crowd al PEE
Die collected 20 aid in removing corn
meal and corn from the grlst mill there
No injury was done To the ice plant ~
the water did not reach the lower Moor.
The greatest sufferers are Aiessrs ". :.
Embrey and j W Masters, each of
whom lost about 3 600 ties At nine
O'Clock Sunday night the water rose 81
high that the incandescent electric iight-
of the RappahannOck Electric Light ano
Power Co. were extingusbed-- lht
steamer Lancaster arrived at her wharf
early Sunday morning. and n now an
chored in midstream Mr. Philip Hart.
who lives near Hazel Run, moved hls
family ont of his house on horseback NJ
> O'Clock Monday morning The water
l., nearly 20 the second story and the
furniture in the lower story If very
much injured while many other thlng-
are ruined wild goose wac seen near
the bridge on the water yesterday
morning. which had become separated
from a flock Mr Lindsay Roach shot
az him. hut missed his mark He flew
no the river. The water reached the
eas-house, and the supply OF gas will 2r
cut on until tonight The general dam
aye mere besides the lose Of ties il light
and no reports have been received from
the uUuer sections
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
TRINITY SUNDAY soE9oL
TIE Festival Of dolly Iruocsnss Observed.

saturday the Festival OF the Holy 10
no.ents was observed in Trinity church
A. th,. Sunday school special service day
For several weeks the children had been
praericinc their carols and Christmas
music. and abundant evidence of this was
heard in the way in which they sang 49,
~ Just as If they meant il. ~ By he time
the service was announced the d irch
was well tiled with the children and tie
visitors who had come 20 enjoy the chill
drpu's happiness. and everything m the
church. with it, Christmas decorations,
looked bright and pretty. Trinity church
in itself is beautiful. bat when one looked
upon the happy faces and the many signs
OF love 10 thu preparations which had
been made II was all beautiful indeed
The Sunday->chOOlh has greatly increased
0f late. AMI though many were keptaway
by the incIemency OF the weather, yet
uuite a large number were present
The service began with the singing OF
the grand old Christmas hymn. %. come,
al w faithful. and consisted OF short
ened form al evening service. interspersed
with several carols. Then the rector.
Rev II II Barber gave an address IN
which be told the children the old, Old
story Of the Incarnation. leading up TO
the lesson OF Holy InnOeents' Day, r.
minding them how they should strive to
be- innocent Of sin. and 50 become each
one a Holy Innocent After the service
the rector called up Mr.. John Scott
Berrev 70 present to him. in the name Of
the Sundav-SchOOl and teachers. a gilt 20
show in some little way how much they
loved him for all his faithful work IN the
Sundav-SchOOl and church. Mr.. Berrey
in return. on behalf Of the Sunday-School.
gave 10 the rector a present which he
very highly appreciates. Then to Mr..
Howard Harrison. a. secretary OF the
Sunday School. a token OF THANKSGIVING
was made; and the Organist. Mrs. " q.
smith. received her assurance that she
was not forgotten Neither we're the jan
itors forgotten. for 10 them also an offer
ing was made Then. a. the children filed
out in procession. the rector made TO each
one the Gift OF love which bad been pre-
pared. and so oil went away happy. Civ
ing glory TO God 10 the highest, and
with a firm resolution OF promoting
good will 10 men
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
maaanio Tznrls padicassd.

The new Masonic Temple in CulpFper
was deiicated Friday with imposing GER
emonies. The Grand Master OF Virginia
Masons. II. o. Kerns, otficiated in accord
anee with the Masonic ritual on such Oe-
easions. Past Grand Master OF Virginia
4 T. " Duke then delivered an address
on the history and life OF Masonry. Al
night there was banquet in the temple
at which several spirited talks were made
The building is of the newest design and
workmanship. tits heated by steam and
lighted BY electrical appliances Its cost
Wa ST.. 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Belts illsary.

Mr.. james B Bolts, city tax collector
of Roanoke. and Miss Jane II. Hilleary,
daughter Of Capt. K Fl Hilleary, were
married in St. Johns church in that city
at $50 o'clock Saturday evening Rev.
". II. Meade. of Chapel Hill, y C., as
sisted by Rev. NJ n. Milton, the rector,
officiating. J. H. Page was best man,
and Miss Ann r. Hilleary, sister OF the
bride. maid Of honor The bride wore
crepe de chene and carried brides roses
The maid Of honor wore white muslin
and carried pink roses. A luncheon
followed. after which the couple left for
Washington. The groom is son OF Mr
A. 3. Bolts, Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Eethsd As7sy Irawsr ard Their
E-o-ge5

The store Of Mrs Fannie L keene on
Commerce street. was robbed OF 80 r r.
dav evening Mrs. heene locked up her
store and went to supper at her home
short distarce away. When she returned
SIZE found that some one had entered by
a side window ami the money gone. i
cOlored boy. Isaac Jackson. was arrested
and confessed the theft he was taken
before Recorder McCracken. his father
sent for. ami it was decided to give him
nine and thirty iashes. which was done
One dollar and thirty-hve cents OF the
money was recovered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
For over Pity Years.

3lrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. Ii sOothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pains,
cures wind cole and il the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. IL viii relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part Of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
AK for Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
syrup. and take no other kink.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31

Mr. II. W. Rosenthal, representing In
mes and his Band, arrived in the city last
Saturday. He comes here for the pur-
pose of making the final arrangements
for the festival which will be given at
the Opera House next Monday afternoon,
January 9th. at 2 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Inni,r nrdar A u. Elect Cheers.

StonewalI Council No. II, Junior Or
der OF American Mechanics, OF this city
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: William Humphreys.
councillor: K. /. Wood. vice-cOunciilOr;
r. l.. Williams, recording secretary; J.
L. Brooks. financial secretary; }. W
Baker. treasurer; John Ingram, Warden:
Geo Nossett, conductor; Archie Ray,
inside sentinel. William Penn, outside
sentinel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Former Frsdsricksburg Lady Dies in
N5rth Carolina

Mrs. Montague Wood. OF Culpeper
formerly. Miss Anabel Knox. of this city
died at Red Springs, y. C., at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law. Mr.. James Viii
liams. aged 81 years; she was esteemed
and beloved by large number OF friends
for the excellence Of her many traits
of character and charming personality
She was a near relative ofthe well-known
Gordon Knox family. OF this city and
RaltimOrp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Baker & wallace New wholesale Store.

Messrs. Baker & Wallace have com
menced 70 tear down the building on the
property bought from Mr. John II. Myer
on Main street, and formerly occupied by
Perry 4 Co. They will build a handsome
store lJ5 feet deep, 20 feet wide and two
stories high. where they will conduct the
wholesale dry goods business Ii will be
one OF the most commodiOus buildings in
the city. Livingston X Hefin are the
contractors. Ii Will be completed March l.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Married IN Washin gtor

Mics Agnes C. Gayle. daughter Of Mr.T.
3. Gayle, OF Spotsylvania county, and
Mr.. l.. 4 Johnston, prominent business
man OF Washington. were married last
week in that city. Mr. and Mrs Johns
ton are now visiting relatives in Spotsyi-
vania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
IgEzs BAND
A, me opera House MONDAY. January str.

InDes p coming engagement promises
20 be- the occasion of gathering Of
notable society people inasmuch n the
festival is under the patronage OF num-
Der Of the best known ladies ia the city.
The band D. said t0 be- larger aud
stronger than heretofore. and If accom-
panied by Borghi the famous Italian
"Carmen. who will make her hrst ap-
pearance in America. Alberti, the pOpu-
lar baritone: Zerni a tenor Of large repu-
tatiOn. and the young American soprano.
Frances Boydeu. who has recently met
with a triumphant SUCCESS IN London
aud Paris. al Of whom will be seen and
heard in some grand opera scenes. The
advance sale is now open at Lewis drug
store. and the board OF patronesses are
az follows Mrs w. C. Sterns, Mrs. Geo.
". shepherd. Mrs Col. l.. d. Cole, Mrs.
f. T.. Ninde. Mrs J. s. Dill, Mrs. ". >.
Embrpy, Mrs.. e. &. Rowlett, Miss Jennie
Hurkamp. Miss Mamie tOrbes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31

Connections at Fre,.ericA- iu-- witr r.. F.
& = X. T.. and Neea- Steamboat tn. At
Orange with southern ANA ihe-. tpe.'ke y
Ohio L. e.
The only rne Co the Chanre.iorsvii- and
NNdcrns-- Borrlrfel1-
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily eXcerr>un-
iay ~. =. sl' EANl'N. 'rrIi- " ilhA--rr-
train No. leaves Orange the +ta Monday
1 n each month 40 3 4 VI.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Teacher Elected

Miss Margaret Gordon was yesterday
elected by the school board a teacher IN
grade 3 Of the primary department OF
the public schools a. q substitute for
Miss Eva Gordon, who is very III and
will not be a bic 10 teach for some time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
New Year German

The New Years german at the Enter
prise Building Wednesday night, prom
ise, TO be a brilliant affair There will
be many visitors who viii participate
besides the members OF the German
Cluh "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Bronchitis

All serious lung troubles
begin with a tickling in the
throat. You can stop this at
first in a single night with
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Use it also for hard colds,
and for coughs Of all kinds
Il g. s..m &c AVER CO., Lowell Mass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
Mayer Il. 6 Willis Improving

The condition of Mayor NJ. G. Willis is
very satisfactory. He sits up for several
hours each day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31

The steamer Wakefield viii be taken
OF the Potomac river January lst
and will remain OH until March.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
MRS. MILDRED Gift.

Mrs Mildred Gift, widow Of the late
John Gift, Of Stafford. died at her home
near Iceland. in that county, Sunday
night. aged 81 years. She II survived by
five sons and two daughters. Funeral
services will be held from her late resi-
deuee this. Tuesday afternoon at o clock.
Rev. DR.. j. 5 Dill, of this city, will con
duet the services, and the interment viii
be made in the family burying-grOund.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-31
100000
FOR RENT

TOA COUPLE WITHOUT CHILDREN.
Portion OF a lovely modern house, with
every convenience. reasonable renr fur-
nished or unfurnished. now occupied by
two ladies' Apply or address
ADVE RTISEMENT
care The FREE LANCE Office city.