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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Remove fhe Curse,

Although millions upon millions of dol lars have been spent in erecting and equipping hospitals and sanitariums for the benefit of suffering humanity, it is nevertheless fact that practically noth- ing has been done in this country for the relief of those diseases which are the cause of more suffering. pain and wretch edness than all others combined. Thous- ands on thousands of young men and old are necessarily appealing for help to re- move the curse which has fallen upon their life owing to some act of youthful folly or indiscretion. Days of hopeless misery. with the frighteful possibility of paralysis. epilepsy, insanity and the cer- tain prospect of an early grave-such is the condition of countless sufferers, who, In their effort to find a remedy. are met with the intellectual. unskilled treatment of the general practitioner, or with the dangerous interference of ignorant pre- faOdara
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

Memphis. Tenn, Oct. A.-Lou Dillon. the peerless trotter. owned by c. K. c. Billings of Chicago. and driven by. Mir lard Sanders. this afternoon proved her turf, by trotting a mile under adverse weather conditions, in the remarkable time of i:5S l-2 The daughter of Sidney Dillon was paced by a runner driven by Scott Mccoy, and another runner fol- lowed closely. to urge the mare to su-
 The track of the Memphis Driving Club never showed to better advantage. Teams and sprinklers were employed throughout the day. putting on the finishing touches and when the time for Lou Dillon's trlAl arrived. the general opinion was that the the north swept down the long
 stretch. however, and Judge Newton an nounced to the spectators that too much could not be expected of the game little trotter. Lou Dillon appeared on the track at 5:l0' D. m and after preliminary can ter. Sanders announced that he wus ready for the start: The two runners were alleged in position and tt was no. ticed that strip of board about one yard wide was wastened to the pacemaker's 6 sulky directly under the seat. This, 1t was announced. was used to keep h.
 dust out of the mares face.
 At the first start Sanders nodded for the
 word and the az dropped. After going an eighth of a mile Sanders yelled to Mccoy
 to drive faster and 1t looked as if the
 tudT6 WOuiO cdtcn the runner. Mak1nS
 the first turn. the remarkable work of Lou Dillon could be better seen by the thousands present and like a piece of per feet machinery she reached the quarter pole in thirty seconds. The turn for the back stretch was now reached and many expected to see the champion falter be- cause of the wind. To the surprise of every one, Lou Dillon seemed to travel faster. and when the half mile was
 reached. the timers stand clicked out 59 1-2
 A great cheer arose and many horse men predicted that a new record was making. On the far turn Mccoy was forced to whip the runner to keep clear of the trotting marvel which was pushing him closely. The three-quarters pole was passed in 1:S 1-2, and the mare had turn ed for home. The wind now was an advantage rather than a detriment, and with a superb dash of speed, Lou Dillon. urged on by the shouts of the drivers of the runners, dash
 ed under the wire in 1:Ss 1-2. When the time was dashed to the spectators, pam demonium reigned. Hats were flung high into the air and cheer followed cheer.
 Sanders was literally lifted from his
 sulky by an admiring throng while MT.
 Billings was showered with congratula- tons
 It was a noticeable fact that the watch
 es of the three official timers agreed to
 the minutest fraction, and many hun
 dreds standing in the field caught the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Iral chap,n by Brown Hal-Jessie Mo

Hal Chapin. by Brown Tiai-Jessis Me :, Even. lGeon).. .;................i Diabiiso. D. C.. (walker). ................s: Five Points. blk h.. tHosan). ..............s
 Tfnne. 3:1S'l /. !, To beat 2:oa 3-4 worlds pacing rtccrd Tor mares, held by Fanny Dilland--Da- rtei. D. m.. by Alexander-Tops GA. NC. D0naldl. won. Time by quarters: :Ss l-z' :b9: I:k9: zoo 1-4.
 To beat 2:l2 3-4. worlds trotting record to pole-Equity and The Monk tMr: Bii- lups). won. Time by quarters: :32 S-4; 1:06 l-4; 1:38 I-4; 2:0e f-l.
 To beat the worlds trotting record ct 1:59 1-2. held by Cresceus-Lou Dillon, br. m., by Sidney Dilion--Lou Medium, by Milton Medium, (Miiard Sanders), won. Time by quarters, 30; :5e l-2; 1:2s l-s;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
haln af Last,

For the first time in the history of the world physician of the highest stand Ing. undoubted skill. immense experience, comes forward with a message of cheer and comfort to these unhappy men. A life devoted to the successful treatment of the obstinate diseases that spring from tmprudence and excesses of every kind, has given him perfect insight into tia,- origin. nature and progress and taught him the only method by which they can be cured without loss of time and with ra dical raS1fIta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Vay Learn the Truth.

Although he knows only too well that the tinkering and experimenting with these diseases, as treated by the ordinary physician. will never effect anything but momentary relief, Dr. Hathaway is just as well aware that the offers of ire sponsible individuals to cure deep-seated. cnronic disc sses of the most alarmrng nature. in a matter of a few days. would be ridiculous if the consequences were not so terrible. Stirred by the absolute necos- sity for conveying to sufferers reliahle Knowledge of their maladies, he has felt t his duty to tell them in the cIAarezt most intelhgible way. the character of each disease of which he possesses per feet knowledge and the method bv which the sufferer may hope to win relief and Ao
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

Uneeda Biscuit III Of Course
 Uneeda Biscuit
 Certainly !! '! :! We will receive 0 car load of Uneeda Biscuit Monday. Headquarters for the National biscuit Co.'s full line of Cakes and Crackers.
 Jos. Manegold & Co.,,
 Wholesale Conkectioners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

While there does not seem to be any definite idea that lower prices will be secured by walt. ing the financial situation is 90 to lead heads of houses to advise toward the contihu- ance of the general conservatism which has marked buying operations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

, r'pe atu es considerably lower; light to netsFS s Irosts this morning in nearly all middle Sorthern Mississippi. West Tennessee a,uth CeI'i I al anu Northeastern Texas and Arkansas: me lowest tempe atu-e reported being o7 at districts " e'"e e@S'- s FR0STs.roo many reports to give in detail.
 FRANK P. cHAFFEE.
 Section Director. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
hey cos You "o''i~s,

Therefore, those who would know the truth-the whole truth and nothing but the truth-about their troubles, should send at once to Dr. Hathaway for his free bookIAts and self-examination Thanks. They are: Nh. 1, Nervous Debility Sex ual Weakness); No. 2, Varicocele; No. 8,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

Stricture: No. 4. Kidney and Bladder Complaints; No. 5. Diseases of Women; Mo- G. The Poison King (Blood Poison); No. '. Catarrh. Send today for the book you want. It will be sent to you sealed and cost you nothing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Wr'+e a' rroe.

Remember that 1t makes no difference whether you can see Dr. Hathaway m person. His method of home ,reat,,ent will cure you If your case Is cu-abIe Don't put off till tomorrow what von OUGHT to do today. Better write r eht NOW. Corresponds nee strictly confden- tial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
NsU, York Dry doods.

NEW YORK, Oct 24.-In dry goods the week closes with material conservatism ex- pressed by buyers with regard to purchases, either for spot delivery or Tor the tuluTe'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

New Orleans Sugar. NEW ORLEANS, Oct 23.-susar-ou,et; open kettle centrifugal( 3kGsh; centrifugal whites, 4M; yellow, new crop 3x9@; seconds. 2T3A
 New cane syrup. 3S. Molasses-Duli; centrifugal, S@iS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Chlld Educati,n

St. Petersburg is to have worlds fair devoted to child education. It's growth. It's achievements and it's most advanced methods" Seventeen million children In Russia have no school opportunities at all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
THE wEAThER

Maximum temperature for day. 51 degrees. Minimum temperature for day. 42 degrees. Average temperature for day, 90 degrees. Normal temperature for day 62 degrees. Accumulated deficiency since Jan. [. 265 de- gTeee
 Average relative humidity for day. 70 per cent.
 Rainfall since Jan. |. 4@o2 inches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

IndIcates rise. Indicates fall. The Coosa and Alabama will remain nearly stationary during the next two days.
 Weather Conditions. A few light widely scattered rains have fallen along the southeast coast in Southern Texas and the Lake Region, but generally fair. mostly clear weather prevails over the interior, under the influence of an extensive high bank of cold air. the crest of which is now over Western Kansas and moving south eastward; it has caused considerably cooler from Northwestern Texas through Kansas Missouri and the upper valleys to the Lake Region. though the weather continues mod eyately warm in Gulf and Atlantic coast dis tricts
 Cotton Region Bulletin.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala, Oct. a. For the 24 hours ending at 8 a m. 18th meridian time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

We have remarked that a good Republican can produce figures that put everything oA the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 24.-Cattle-R Receipts | 900; market unchanged Choice exDorf and dressed 0ee6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
River Bulletin.

Indicates rise. Indicates fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

 Half mile pace to wagon. amateur driv- CTS. Heats: Prime Rose. b. m., (Mr. Roberts). ......1 l Babe Allerton. br. m.. (Mr HartwelD. 2 9 Time. 1:02 3-4; 1:0S 3-4. . Emerald handicap, purse 5000, mile an, a half dash:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
SP0TSYLVANIA.
entertainments The Roads - Peti-
tons Being Circuiated For Local
Option Election Notes,
Personals, Etc.
Spotsylvania, Va, Jan. 7.'19O3.

Spotsylyania. Va, Jan. 7.'19O3.
There was an ENJOYABLE social gather
ing at Mrs. Maggie Rawling-' on the last
night of the oil year The Young peoDle
watched the passing away of the old
year and the ushering in Of the new.
Henry Deane sent = man with an AK. a
hoe and two horses last week. and had
his carriage pulled out Of the mul hole
near here IN which it was stuck n cons,d-
erable 'ength of time. s.
Two men who imbibed too freely court
day left here on one horse. aud the horse
tell in this same mud hole. They wouId
probably have frozen in the water and
mud had they not been assisted.
Mess-s. Ferdinand Hart and James
Iurnley were here last week They re-
port the roads too bad to 20 TO Freder-
icksburg. II our roads could be work cd
with road machines in the Spring.s bv
making the roads high in the center we
could have fine roads in this county. and
II would not cost any more than we are
already spending
There was successful Christmas enter.
tainment at Leavell's last week An
who attended enjoyed the occasion. 1t
was given 10y the Sunday School at that
place.
Miss Ina Weist has returned to our vii
I fANiAA'E ~ NNiilN near lTOken-
Ourg, and has resumed her school.
Misses Make and Carrie Pendleton.
who have been at home spending the
holidays, bave returned to their schools
and have begun the work as teachers
for the next year.
Miss Mary Byrd Gayle. teacher of the
public school here, opened her school yes
terday
Miss Nellie Rawlings. OF our village. il
visiting friends in Fredericksburg
Messrs Marvin Harris and Med dwyn
Garner, dental students, who have been
spending the holidays at home here. have
returned to the Mecical College, in Rich.
mond. to resume their studies.
Miss Emily Smith. daughter of Cant
2. W. Smith, of Lewiston, who has been
home To spend Christmas. has returned
to school here.
Petitions for n local option election
are being circulated in every magislerial
district IN Spotsylvania county, aud il il
believed that the election will Toe ordered
and that the county will vote no license
let every voter do his best and victory
is sure
Rev. w. Hickman will. in the near
inture, preach at all Of his churches on
Christ Preaching To the Spirits In
Prison, which he will follow by preach
ing a sermon on "SpiTitualism In the
Light of the Bible" All are invited to
attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10

any other location. This is why Peruna
has become so justly famous in the cure
OF catarrhal diseases. 1t cures catarrh
wherever located. It's cures remain.
Peruna does not palliate; it cures.
Mrs. Frederick williams. President of
the South Side Ladies' Aid Society of
Chicago, Ill, writes the following words
of praise for Peruna from 973 Cuyler
avenue, Chicago, H.:
." My home is never without Perunn,
for have found during tho past six
years that there is no remedy that will
at once alleviate suffering and actually
cure, as Pcruna does. -Four bottles com
pletely cured mo of catarrh of the head
OF several years standing, and if nv
husband feels badly, or either Of US catch
cold, we Mt once take Peruna, and in a
day or two IL has thrown the sickness
out of the system."-Mrs. Frederick
Williams.
Mrs. w. 4. Allison, OF 759 Sheffield
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, is tho Assistant
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
ing Interests Of Tdewater
l88URe W.. SATURDAY. JANUARY TO- 1908 -EIeHT PAGE
GREENE COUNTY GREETINGS

"a the New Years pages daily unfold.
Many new things our visions behol3.
30 unto your readers | gladly proclaim
m here and greeting you all again
When from the old years sleep awoke
My pie-hald head received a stroke
rom one who wears nom de plume.
Bu' able To make his mark. presume.
| thought | bad been doing fine.
Md would have thought SO TO this time
He'd not cen and heard cisgorQe
That A-uberant scion of King George.
He begged the muses. TO awake.
And over his noddle 'heir pinions shake
And ere he felt the breezes sweet.
Jumped ia To rhy thin with both feet
OF Homer and Virgil he made alloy.
md spread II over the wrongs of Troy
With borrowed laurels. used long ago.
lie quoted sayings OF Edgar Poe
lie dipped his pen in ancient Greece.
81 Roman legends brought up "A piece:
bnt the widest gap in music made
irylng TO make said tune with STAYED.
II friend L l.. wants more fun.
10 see the man behind the gun:
The dude that saw the partridge track
could make q better shot than that.
Orr friend and neighbor. Johnnie Sims <
The third time yields to broken limb.
lie spent his Christmas days In bed.
And Bennie Shotwell India Herndon wed
Nr. Capp McMullen took him n bride.
With Jennie Shelton he will divide
The Torture made out in the Wet.
For twas her that he loved best.
lena Durren was to the altar led
By Franklin Gilbert. whose father said
II Frank didn't marry then he would.
SO F T. made his chances good.
Bob Thomas Joined that happy band.
And with Miss Hen-ly. hand in hand.
stood up before Rev. J. J White.
Who ties such bundles round and tichr
Young Mir. Perky. clerk in n store.
Nbo had been married ono. before.
Vt Mss Alta Morris sent Cupid's dart.
And pierced the center Of the heart.
Two OF our neie ehbors. in stature tall.
Had rheumatism all summer and fall.
but when Christmas tingled in theil
bones,
They laid aside their pains and groaus
Danced Saturday night till balfpast
eleven.
And Sunday slept and dreamed of heaven
Bat awaking early Topped their wings
To sing OF earth and earthly things.
J Ell
Quinque. Va, January Sth. 1901
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
APromInent Chicago wom.o s.s,.

Prof. Roxa Tyler, OF Chicago, Vice
President Illinois Woman's Alliance. in
speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy, say: II suffered with a severe cold
this winter which threatened TO run into
pneumonia tried different remedies but
seemed to grow worse and the medi-
cine upset my stomach. A friend advis-
ed me to try Chamberlain's Cough Rene
iy and found it was pleasant to take
and it relieved me at once. lam now
entirely recovered, saved a doctors bill
time and suffering, and will never be
without this splendid medicine again. {"
For sale by M. M. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
Mrs. Rowlett Entertains the Card
Club

One OF the most delightful meetings Of
the Ladies Tuesday Evening Card Clnt
was held MT the beautiful home of MIR
and Mrs Chas. c. Rowlett Tuesday even
ing. The tables were artistically arrang
ed and the game commenced promptly
at four O'Clock. Each lady was furnish
ed with a dainty painted score card. the
handiwork OF Miss Maude Embrsy
Elegant refreshments were served nj
the termination OF the game. The regu
lar members of the Club present were
Mesdames S G. Wallace, J. n Barney
II. IL. Johnston, W. ID Carter. A. Ran.
dolph Howard, &. f. Dickinson. c c
Rowlett, Misses Virginia Carmichael
Florence Clark. Elizabeth Hurkamp
Mrs. Carter won the first prize and Mrs
Barney the second. The invited guests
present were Mesdames W. c. Stearns
J. t. GoOlriek, J Stansbury Wallace
Misses Maude Embrey and Jennie MAY
Goolrick.
Mrs. Stearns won the guests first prize
and Miss Goolrick the second.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Kinq

At high noon on last Wednesday, Jan
uary 9Th. 1903, AT the residence Of br. ]
Garnett King. brother OF the bride. .
quiet but pretty marriage was celebrated
between Mr. Russell A. Davis. a prosper
Gus merchant of Urbasna. MiddleseN
county. Va. and Miss Grace W. King. th.
the beautiful and accomplished daughter
OF the late VIM l. King The brides
gown was of grey cloth. trimmed with
old lace medaliions and panne crepe The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev DIR. II :. Dunawav. assisted by Rev.
DR.. j. ;. Dill. A few of the relatives Of
the contracting parties were present to
witness the marriage After receiving
congratulations of their friends. MIR. and
Mrs. Davis took the north bonnd train
Tor bridal trip, bearing with them the
best wishes and congratulations of all
our people. After the bridal tour they
will go TO Urbanna, their future home
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
Cures Blood, Skin Troubles, Cancer,
Blood Poison. Greatest Blood
Purifier Free

Ifyour blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or full OF humors, il you have blood
poison. cancer, carbnncles, eating sores.
scrofula. eczema. itching, risings and
Jumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or
skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. b. b } according to directions. Soon
all sores heal, aches and pains stop, the
blood is made pure and rich, leaving the
skin Tree from every eruption, and giving
the rich glow OF perfect health to the
skin. At the same time, b. b. b. i'm
proves the digestion. cures dyspepsia.
strengthens weak kidneys. Just the
medicine for ol6 people, as it gives them
new, vigorous blood. Druggists, 81 Der
large bottle, with directions for home
cure. Sample free and prepaid by writ
ing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. De.
scribe trouble and special free medical ad-
vice also sent in sealed letter b B. q is
especially advised for chronic, deep seated
cases OF impure blood and skin disease
and cures after all else fails
For sale by X. n Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
KING GEORGE.
Sunday School CeIebration-Notes
Personals, Etc.
King George Co. Va. Jan. >. 100

King George Co Va, Jan. >. 1903
very enjoyable Sunday School Christ.
mas celebration was that given at Po-
tomac Church last Tuesday. when q
large crowd, more than the church could
noid, assembled to ENJOY the occasion
which was one OF general rejoicing and
pleasure. Alter the program was com.
2leted, Rev. ]. r. Thomas, the pastor q,
the church WAS presented with N hand.
some lap robe by the Christian Endeavor
Society OF the church, and with a purse
oy the Sunday School. The Ladies' Aid
Society presented the pastors wife with
beautiful picture. Before closing the
services collection was taken up for
the Baptist Orphanage.
Mrs. J. Ii. New5ill left on Tuesday
Tor Norfolk, where she will be the guest
Of friends for a month.
MissLucy Parker, of Montrosa West
moreland County, spent last week as a
ut Bleak Hill"
Mrs. James Fl. Boggs left last Wed.
aesday for Washington. where she Is the
guest OF relatives and friends
Miss Marie Reid Doherty. who has
been visiting her mother for the past
Two weeks at "Waverley," has returned
to Washington.
Mr.. Aubrey Newbir has accepted q
lucrative position in Norfolk, aud left
sast Tuesday for that city.
Master Lawrence Hopkins. of Wash
ington, who spent Christmas with Mas
ter Viola Caruthers, has returned home
Mr. j. 5. Shelton is having two pret
" houses erected for his two married
daughters. Mr.. p A. Rice is contractor
and builder.
Miss Blount Mason left last week for
ashington, where she will spend the
winter months. Mr.. and Mrs Harry A
Mason have gone south to spend tbs
winter at La Grange. Ga
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10
Bad Roads-Other Notes. Personals.
Etc.


Belmont, Va, Jan. >. 1903.
The new year is here with its new
hopes, its bright ideals and its noble as
pirations, aud we hope that 10 prosperi
! ~. happiness and success the year 1908
WIZ be long remembered by The Free
Lance and its readers.
owing TO the very severe rains recent.
" which made all the streams past ford.
ing and even stopped the mail between
belmont and Mineral City. the pastor
MT Williams, was unable to fill his pull
PIT, which he usually does 40 ably at
MI. Herman church on Sunday.
Miss Matte Biscoe and her sister. Miss
Lily, who have been attending the Wom-
ans College, in Richmond. spent the hoIi-
days at home.
Mr.. Beverley Daniel, of Staunton. who
has been visiting in the neighborhdod
has returned home.
Skating has been exceptionally good
TINS Christmas and numerous skating
parties, with merry laughter and Joyous
taces, have taken advantage of every op-
portunity TO indulge in this splendid
sport.
MIR. Marshall Frazer has returned To
his studies at Richmond College. after
spending the holidays at his home.
Messrs. Willie and James Powell. who
have been spending the holidays at home
nave returned To Richmond College.
DR.. B. +. Graves, of West Virginia. is
visiting relatives in the neighborhood.
Mr.. Ira p. TURNKEY, OF Brockenbury.
was in the Deighborhoo1 recently. We
hope the terrible condition of the roads
VIII have some effect on him and his fel-
low Supervisors, and cause them to look
into the matter of having better roads.
Progress demands that we discard the
presentcumbersome and Ineffective meth
cd OF working the roads and adopt mod
ern methods, which in the end will be
less expensive and will make the roads
hundred times better than under the
present system.
Mr.. : Z. Powell. OF the University of
virginia, Is spending a few days with his
parents in the neighborhood.
Miss lola Taylor, OF this neighborhood.
is visiting friends in Richmond.
Eugene
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-10

Mrs. Edward Stevens OF Carthage.
n. Y, writes as follows:
% now take pleasure in notifying YOU
that my husband has entirely recovered
from catarrh. He is well man TODAY.
thanks TO You and Peruna. He took six
bottles of your medicine a. directed. and
II proved to be just the thing for him.
His appetite is good and every thing he
eats seems TO agree with him. His
cough has left him and he is gaining in
hesh, and seems TO be well every way.'s-
MRS. EDWARD STEVENS.
Any internal remedy that will cure
catarrh in one location will cure It In