The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

By his death one Oi the most prominent
men who has been a native OF Ere ierlcSs
burg. in his generation, has been listed
with the great majority. and has been
removed from large circle OF acqraint
ances aud friends. Judge Sener was born
in this city on the 2Oth day OF May ~ :,
and after attending the schools OF the
Mare COMPLETED his academic education
al the University of Virginia. SuOse-
ouently he studied law and attended the
law school Of Judge Peterborough. and
a few wears anterior 10 the breaking out
of the" war'between the states he came
TO the bar. During the period OF the war
Judge Sener was the field correspondent
If the Richmond Examiner, and at the
close of this period be returned To FRED
ericksburg, and by his ability ana IN
firing energy soon became prominent
both as lawyer and ~ editor 81 the
fredericksburg Recorder.
At the election in which General Grant
defeated Horace Greedy for president,
Judge Sener was elected To Congress
from the First Congressional District OF
Virginia, serving one session. during
which-although Republican he was
conspicuous in resisting the Efforts OF his
party To pass what was thea known ~
the Force Bill Returning TO Fred
ericksburg. he was subsequently, on the
recommendation Of leading men IN Nir-
ginia-including the then members oi the
Supreme Court OF appeals oil the STATE
appointed hy President Hayes TO the po-
siti0n Of Chief justice 81 the United states
District Court for the state OF wyoming
thea the territory of Wyoming and alter
serving his term Of six years, returned to
I bis native state Judge Sener then re-
tired from active work at the bar, having
/ by his financial ability accumulated "A
/ fortune adequate for his comfort. lie
has since filed important honorary pO-
] sitions. such az the Virginia representa-
tive on the board OF Mount Vernon Wis.
/ itors and the general Craftsmanship OF
! the Alumni Association of the University
Of Virginia lie was member OF Lodge
/ 80. 1. A. +. and A. A., Of this city Past
Master Of KilwinniDg.Crosse Lodge, Of
Bowling Green, Caroline county, and was
/ District Deputy Grand Master Tor this
/ Masonic District.
Judge Sener was Ia many respects "A
very remarkable man. He possessed I'M
firing energy and great administrative
ability. He thoroughly learned human
nature by keen observation. and knew
exactly how to influence men, high and
low. in assisting him in the success OF any
commendable scheme His talents were
always AT the command OF friend and
many a good woman il today earning a
livelihood in some public position for
which she il indebted to Judge Sener.
lie was a son who respected his father
and mother while they lived and the
memories OF them thereafter. He was a
kind and aliectionate brother, and leaver
behind him sister, Mrs A. ;fadshaw
Of Washington, who will tF;Viogsiy
mourn his loss. lie also leaves a neice
Miss Mary Bradshaw, and nephew, Mr.
Beverly Sener.
No farther seek his merits to disclose,
cor draw his irailties from their dread
abode
c'Ihere they alike in trembling hoPe re
pOsel,
The bosom Of his Father and his God
W.
The funeral took place at the resi-
deDce of Mrs y. A bradshaw, 1882
street N. W, Washington. ID. G., Frida,
morning at 0 O'Clock. rhe remains wen
brought here, arriving on train due a
1928 o'clock Friday and were met b,
the Masonic Lodge and friends. Tn
procession went direct to the cemetery
j. Rev. DR.. r. :. runaway, OF the Bapti-
= church, conducted the religious service
n at the grave and the burial was wit
Masonic honors. The psllbearers were;
a Active-Capt s. j. Quinn, A. J. Rowe
o w. E Bradley S. ! Baggett, W. II: hui
r kamp. DR.. Geo. II. thewninRi j. + III
n nis. DR.. +. Z. Butler, II u. Vincent, Ma
he r q Peatross, representing Kilwinnl
z Crosse Lodge, OF Bowling Green
ss Honorary Judge A. W. Wallace, ap
G Wlstar Wallace, 81 Geo. II. Fitzbugl
" Judge A. r. Embrey, Geo. W. Wrotei
rs John NJ. GrifilD, Judge John I. GoOlric
ID Capt. NJ. h. Rowe, Col Z. y Cole, Jas.
st Corbin, ] Arthur Taylor, Mayor
be G. Willis, Geo. ". Shepherd and lob
~ 4. Knox.
!. The remains were accompanied iro
re re Washington by Mrs V. A. Bradsha'
ne her daughter, Miss Mary Bradshaw, al
~ Mr.. s. /. Baggett, Mr.. Beverley Sen'
liz Miss Thornton aud 4 II. fickiOrd.
Sven members OF The Masonic Lodl
Of Bowling Green, attended the iuntr'
Besides those mentioned az pail benre
~ we're Messrs. j. r. Richards, S.W. Broa
lt3 L.. aod 4 l. Rullard