The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-12
CURRENT COMMENTS.
NEWS OF FREDERICKSBURG AND VICINITY
Gathered Here and There BY TIE rree
lance Reporters

in the city Thursday
Mrs l.. G. Roach is very sick at her
home on Main street.
Miss Lizzie Hurkamp is visiting rela'
tiyes in Orange county.
MIR. III. b. Boughtcn, oiOrang' county
was in the city Thursday
DR.. Massey, of Spotsylvania county
was in the city Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. IL. II. Wallace nave IT.
turned from Raleigh Springs
Mr. J. r. Broaddus, of Rappahannock
Academy. was in the city Friday.
RevIL. Chestnut. of Spotsylvania
county. was in the city Thursday.
Mr.. :. A. Orr. of Spotsylvania, has re-
turned from a visit to Washington.
Mrs Julia Rhoades, Of Macon, Ga, is
the guest OF her brother. Mr.. o. D. Eos
ter
Miss Nellie Preston. of Bonham, Texas,
is the guest of Judge 4. I. Embrey and
wife
/ Mr.. L. W. Mills has had the front OF
I his store beautiiisd with new coat 81
paint.
Highest price paid for cast scrap iron
in cash or trade The Chas T. Hunter
F.F. Pillow Works. 4i-6m
Mr.. Samuel Blay des and MIR. I. s Cole
man. of SpOtsylvania county. were in
the city Thursday.
Mrs Howard Allison, of Washington,
who has been visiting relatives In the
city. has returned home.
Wanted-Poplar. oak. ash and walnut
logs. also oak and pine lumber. Call or
write + d. Cole, fredericksburg Va.
Mr.. II. Z. Clark and family, who moved
from Falmouth tn Morristowu. Tenn,
last year, have returned to this city 20 re-
side
Can't. :. ]. Quinn has returned from
/ Gonchland county. where he attended
the sessions Of the Goshen Baptist Asso-
citation.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Baker, Jr.. and
daughter Elizabeth. Of King George, have
returned home, after a ten days visit To
( trbanna.
The latest productions Of mind and
loom are being shown in Dress Goods at
/ G. W. Jones'. All fall shades and weayes
are just in.
The Cool Spring Ice Co il manuiactur-
inc ice from the water conducted TO the
rlant by the iron tubing on the side OF
the free bridge.
Those who must 60 away early TO
teach. be taught, or for any reason, can
get fitted out in the falls latest produc-
tions at c. ". Jones.
Mr.. u. Kay. OF Caroline, was in the
city Friday to have dental operation
performed. He has been a great sufferer
for the past two weeks.
Cant !. 2. Wooddy left Thursday Tor
Baltimore. where he will be under the
care of specialist. His many friends
wish him speedy recovery.
They are here-Lsdies' New Tailor
made Suits. The newest styles Coat
suits. Jacket Suits and Separate Skirts
Look in c. W. Jones window
Mr.. W. II. McWhirt, OF Spotss lvania
county. VII has been visiting his daugh-
for AT Angola. Ind and friends in Gar
rett. Ind, has returned home.
The condition OF Commemorative At
torney Lee j. Graves, OF Spotsy wanna
county. is reported more favorable and
there are hopes Of his recovery.
For Sale Cheap-Six thoroughbred
Devon heiiers. two years old. Also some
( voung Devon steers. Edward 5. Ruggles,
Sealston L. O., King George county w
The ladies' of Andrew Chapel, in Stal.
ford county, will hold a lawn party ana
festival, afternoon and evening. com
mencing at 3 p. IN, thursday oep'e'n'
Der nth, at the church.
The children and nurse OF Nr and Mrs
I Gordon Wallace, Of Richmond, are spend'
ing the month Of September with tneif
grandmother Mrs Bette Gordon Wal
lace on Princess Anne street.
very heavy rainfall occurred here
Thnrsdav afternoon. The streets were
flooded in places. and in some instance,
tbe water overlooked the pevements anu
ran into the cellars No serious dan age
was done.
For sale-Engine and boiler, . horst
mower. upright and mounted on low
wheels; complete with belt and pulley
warranted in good order. Apply !,
Chas. II. Hurkamp, Boscobel STOCK
Farm. Stafford county. I
Mr. Lane. of Mathews county, who at
tended College here for several sessions, u
in the city a few days with friends III
ia enroute TO the Episcopal theological
Seminary at Alexandria, where he VII
r study for the ministry.
This ia the time to have a beautiful.
finished photograph OF yourself mace
The fredericksburg Davis Gallery is pre-
oared TO make any style from lie siz
10 nboto miniature. All work guaran
teed first-cless in every respect
The lawn party at Dodd's school hous
in Stafford county, on Sept. Attn an
5th for the benefit OF the Moncure Memo
rial Chapel, was quite a success, cow
ha;no cleared. The workers wish I
thank the public for their hberality
A birthday party was given at t i
J.. PEOPLES Mission Thursday night ior III
= benefit Of the fund for paying the debt 0
n the Mission. A fair size crowd WAS pre-
ent Contributions were handed IN
the door and Refreshments were serve
d free OF charge
Miss Carrye Rebecca Hollyday has
turned from her summer vacation, gu
inc which she visited, besides several se
side resorts, Baltimore, Philadelphia al
New York. She assisted In buying
most beautiful stock of millinery Tor
W. Jones store, where she has charge
al the millinery depai tment.
m The Superlative Patent Flour, OF u
Bridgewater Mills, is without a SUPER,
M on the market. Ii is made OF choice "
ginia wheat, the bread from it is easi
risen, is snow white and oil rare fwee
ness. This flour took first prize at
Paris Exposition and Atlanta EXP
sitiOn.