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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Monday, the 3rd Day OF
August, 1903,

At - O'Clock 81. The following tracts OF
and >p0tsy lyana county, a..
80 Acre tr,ct on the River Road about
seven miles west Of rfed-rcs snur-,
adiolning the land formerly owned bt
Mrs FlI,bsth llayfOn, now Owned
hs Wm. H. Reynolds. and The lands 90
hons. Graves. and others.
iaa Acre tract. with dwelling and barn.
stable and other buildings. adjoining
the .ands of >OlOn Taylor. Robert
Jones, VIM. Butznsr and Edward Cur
us.
20 Acre tract known a Marshall Mines.
adjoining the land Of Mrs. kOaun4 4
GDady and the Bell Mines and B inc on
Raupahannock river. This tract has
some tie and other tiwb-r.
ttf-s Acre tract, being lot No. & in the di-
vision of the land OF IhOm - Downs.
deceased plat Of which IS rec0-dei
in viii Book AA, page lrH, oi Records
Of SpOisylvania county, being the par
Gel allotted 20 : ". Kicker and wife,
t0f-2 Acre traci which adjoins c. VI. Bel.
Lawrence johnson ana the ABOVE MAJ
shall Mine tract.
TERMS OF SALE
One-half Of the purchase money in cash,
and remainder on a credit Of one year, eTi
ienced By bond bearing q per cent. inter
4st. payable semi-9nnua.lJ, and secured
by deed OF trust. ......
It. GEO r. tITZHUGH,
+. W. COLEMAN,
special COmmi s'oHers.
fntha Clerks once Of the Corporation
Court Of the city Of FTederick.burg-
Rice, executor of Hayden Plain,ih,
against
Hayden ct. ais. DeienlaA.'.
J.. james r. C0rbin, clerk Of the said
court. do celtIfy that The bond required Of
th. special commissioners By the decree
rendered in sail cause on the Hth day ot
June, 1908, has bsen duly given. Given
uuder NV hand "a clerk al the "a 4 court,
this s.h day Of July, 1903
JAMES p. CORBlN, Clerk.
iyii taugi
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Iu.t About Bedtime

take Little Early Ri-er-it will cure
constipation biliousnes4 and liver trou-
bies. UeWitt's Little Early Risers are
different from other pills They do not
gripe and break down the mucous mem
brarcs II the stomach. liver and bowels,
bot cure by gently arousing the score
tions aud giving strength TO these organs
Sold by d. c. Bowman, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Twenty.tpo high grade Leonard Cle'uable Dry Air Re-
gerators to elise out Among them some of the Uen'
ulne Foreman lined THIS chance 10 get good a e al
less than the usual price of cheap Us Wire do rs Vim
dow Screens H4nmocks Tee Cream Freez-rs At c ST.
See our great line OF high grade Mating Sale OF Rem
nauts Of Mating now oa ust half price Solid ear load OF
Mascns ru Jars See orr Solid Oak Furniture every de-
srription
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

For = lazy liver try Chamberlain 5 Ste m
sch and Liver Tablets. They insigorste
the liver, aid the digestion, regulate the
bowels and prevent biiious attreks. kor
sale By NJ NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

4 Young man begins to amount to
something by the time he learns that the
Old men really know little, but by that
time he isn't young any more.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
N THE NAME OF THE COMMON
WEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

IN THE NAME OF THE CON Nun
WEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks Once Of the Circuit Court
Of the county Of Caroline on the 18th day
OF July, 1908.
strawn Tyler Plaintin,
against
Tuyna Tyler Defendant
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit is 70 obtain d,
vorce a vinculo matrimOnii for the plain.iii
from the defendant
And an affidavit having been male and
6led that the defendant, Lavina Tyler, Is
not a resident Of the state Of Virginia, II
Is ordered that she do appear here within
fifteen days after due publication hereof,
and do what may be necessary to protect
her interest in this suit And il is further
ordered that copy hereof be published
once a week for four weeks in the Free
Lance newspaper published in Frederieks-
burg. Va, and that copy be posted a.
the front door Of the courthouse OF TINS
county on the first day of the next term OF
the county court.
A COPY reste:
T. G.. VALENTINE, Clerk.
RICHARD G. MONcURE, p. q.
jy2l-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
GREAT COST OF STRIKE.
Richnord Disturbance VII Cost
Nearly $500, ,0CO
srArE ID ~ AaoUr LOO

, 81 Z ~ TNf NoDS ~' ~'~"~
conservative estimate oi tl. Hnan-
cial lu-- caused ny the -tfA~ ui fu' cnn-
doctors au1 mutDrm.a no Che virginia
Passenger hea t'Hrr DWn'nt il t'''.
moud and OBJ, cln-e uI -lrr-.--irZ i-c
attendant disorders p1rs iN. amount
az not lar sh1rt NJ fANN'i I.i- De-
diei-ri about a. i.I.1sr.
state oi N'--iua r.'''
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Busy men are usually 30 happy that
they have no time 10 realize 1t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
a. Al l.~,. WIN Buy IL saek.

You aseume no risk when you buy
hannerIafa's COlic, Cholera and Diar-
rheea REMEDY. M VI. Lewis will refund
yonr money II you are not sati<hsd after
n-sux IL. Il is everywhere admitted to
he the most snrcss-i1I remedy in use for
howell complaints and the only one tha'
never fails. 1, is pleasant, sale and re
liable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Things We
Like Best
ots.a s,..er.! rsA ..

Because ws cversas Of thsn. indi-
ssstiou follows But there's way "a
escape such consequences A dose OF .
xDcd digsstant like Kodol will rsltvs Jon
a. once, Your stomach 10 simply too
weak to digest what ycu eat That's All
Indigestion L. Kodol digsss the fooe
without the stomach's aid Thus sne
stomach rssts while the bod- is sersnSths
snsd By wholesome food. Distfng = IN
NECESSARY. Kodol digssts any kind q
good faoa Strengthens and lnvieon1es.
Kodo1 UolEee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Pure Herb Medieins.

Is one OF the Greatest Healers OF the sick
on Earth. Cures All Diseases or no charge.
[ cure al diseases that are known TO the
human race or no charge, no matter
what your disease, sickness or ahiictioa
may be, and restore you to perfect health.
cure the following diseases: Heart Dis-
ease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney, L.
YER, Bladder, Structure, Piles In any form
Vertigo, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Lunss,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation,
Rheumatism, In any form, Pains and
Aches Of any kind, Colds, Bronchial
Troubles, Sores. Skin Diseases, all Itch
ing sensations, all Female complaints,
La Grippe, or Pneumonia; Ulcers, Gar.
bupcles, Boils, Cancer. the worst forms
without the use Of knife or instruments'
Eczema, Pimples on face and body; DiA.
betes Of Kidneys or Bright's Disease Of
the Kidneys. cure any disease no mat
ter OF what nature. All yenereal db'
eases a speciality. Medicine sent TO any
address BY express. For full particulars
send a two-eent stamp for answer. 30
4O4 West Brood Street, Richmond, va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The most serious loss entsiis1 b. the
strike has fallen on the business int. rests
of Richmond. through loss oisa.es ty toe
stores and the general check % al artlti
ties in the city on account OF difficulty OF
securing transportation Any ssti nate
oi this loss would be guess work lut %
would foot up many thousands rs dol
lars. The wort. however. passed ard
well-iiled ears on al lines now attef the
virtual ending uf the strife
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
FUNERAL OF
RAYMOND MURPHY.

The funeral of Master Raymond
Harold Murphy took place Saturday
afternoon from Union church and was
largely attended.
Rev, T. [. Bellam officiated and
paid deserved tribute TO the character
Of the dead.
Miss Eruette. his teacher, marsha
ed the pupils of her room and they
marched to the cemetery in body
A number OF friends Of the parents
and their late son were present from
other localities.
The pail bearers were Masters Har-
ry Bridges. Blaine Eop.rson, Victor
Fogh. Charles Crosby Bertie Raitl
and Ellsworth Shepley his former
classmates.
There is another mound fresh OF
earth in Fraternal csmstery aid
it marks the re ting place of a youth
we knew we'll in his lifetime. He lived
near the Dispatch office and we had
opportunity to meet him r any times.
He was perfect little gentleman al
ways, and SO we'll hammered as to be
very noticeable. SO kind and gentle with
his sisters and his playmates as to
call forth comment from observers.
His disposition was a loving one and
his presence brought the sunshine.
The home OF his parents is darkened
by his absence and the vacant chair
fills the family with deep grief. The
Reaper gathers the flowers with the
grain and transpants them in that
fairer field where there is life eternal,
The members Of the family have our
sympathy in their bereavement.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
RUSH AT RENO

When Judge Curler ascsndsd to the
bench yesterday morning there was
rush towards him Of jurors etupaneled.
representing the sick. the blind. the
lame and the halt. all ready with gloomy
tales Of disasters at home requiring
their immediate presence. :" But with
a Delsarte movement his Honor in
formed them: Gentlemen, will moi
excuse anybody After that it was
wonderful to see the Transformation,
crooked backs Strengthened up, eye
shades and crutches were thrown away.
sick wives and children suddenly got
we'll and smiles appeared in place Of
wceful looks.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
FINE PHOTOGRAPHS

The DISPATCH received three fine
photographs, winter scenes on the
Truckee river near Wasdworth, with
the compliments OF Mrs. w. D. Linton
The photographs are worthy of the
efforts Of a professional and the subject
scenes show what beautiful views may
be had at home when one has the taste
TO pick them out. We return our
thanks.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10

Mr.. H. Higgins. Of Melbourne. Fla.
writes: IN. doctor told me | had Con
sumption and nothing could be done
for me. was given up to die. The
offer OF free trial bottle Of Or. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption in
duced me to try it. Results we're start
ing. il am row on. the road to re
coyery and owe all to DR.. Kings New
Discovery. 1t surely saved my life. :
This great cure is guaranteed for all
throat and lung diseases by all druggists
Price soc & ST 90. Trial bottles free
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
NEWS OF
CHURCHILL
Items Of Interest From New
ada's Most Prosperous
County

John P. Schneider was in town yes
terday and gave the DISPATCH the fol-
lowing interesting news.
Ed Browns new dwelling is about
completed at Falon and ready to be
occupied.
], M. Smitten has moved from
WadsWorth to Fallon the house form
erly owned by the late Walter Ferguson.
There is general rejoicing at Fallon
that Senator w. w. Williams won in
the contest instituted against him by
Ernst. Senator Williams is rustler
and of much benefit to the county.
There is plenty Of snow in the south
ern part Of the county as Mr.. Schneider
saw on several trips to Eaglevlle.
The original Eaglsville mines have
been sold. The sale will lie completed
as soon as all papers are signed. Then
the new company will take hold.
Mr.. Woodruff has some new pros
poets that promise well at Eagleville.
Richmond and McKennet have
bought the small mill on Hot Springs
ilat and will reduce the tailngs there.
The apron and necktie party at Still
water the other evening was fine
affair and a splendid supper was served
at the hotel. This is always the case
when the supper is in the hands Of Mrs
Greenwood.
There are perhaps 500 head of cattle
feeding in the county.
Everybody in the county is preparing
for the masquerade at Fallon on the
9th. The committees have been
hard at work and the arrangements are
we'll in hand. 1t will be the social
event of the season. Keep your eye
on the date and be sure TO go.
Ioe Eckhart died at Little Lake anc
was buried Saturday at the Upper Sink
He lived in the county for forty ode
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
SENATOR WILLIAMS
UNANIMOUSLY SUSTAINED

In the Ernst Williams contest th'
State Senate after hearing the facts
and arguments in the case unanimously
sustained Senator Williams When
the attorney for Williams said Ernst
went to Churchill county for the specisl
purpose OF running office Ernst called
him liar. but that did not phase the
lawyer. Anyhow Mr.. Ernst can now
go way back and sit down.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10

Dan Wheeler was kicked by horse
but was not injured seriously.
Judge T v Julien is a very sick
man.
The sale of the Logan iully mine
at Como for $25o. .oco is reported.
Trial jurors were excused till Thurs
day Among the unfortunate Jurors
are r. H. Cowles and George Abbay.
A full line of spring and summer
samples at K Nelson's tailor shop.
Call and examine them.
Any one wishing machine oil and
needles for Singer sewing machines
can get them at Nelson's tailor shop.
Members of the legislature from
this county met with the commission
ers Saturday to talk over affairs but
nothing was accomplished. But SOM :
thing should be done nevertheless SO
the county can pay its bills in cash.
1t is the poor man who suffers from
script
Mrs. canady, whose husband was
formerly an engineer on this division.
is seriously i'll at Reno.
Peter Hetzer. who had a leg am
putated last fall in the Southern Pa
cific hospital. was sent back to that in
stltution thursday by DR.. Samuels.
Another amputation may be necessary
as an abscess has formed in the stump.
Silver State Hetzer IS the brake
man VINO lost limb while working at
the Perth gravel pit last summer.
The ice piled up four feet at the
head OF the w. l. & ?. Co.. ditch
during the cold snap and shut off the
lights. The blockads extended from
bank to bank Of the river.
There is said to be greater depth
Of snow at the haadwaters of the
Carson and Walker rivers than since
1889 and 30.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10

ympathy in their bereavement.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
SUITS FOR THE MASQUE.


Suits for the nasquer ade ball to be
given by the International Assn of
Machinisis can be hired at George
Herberth S. Prices reasonable. Call
early as only a limited number have
been obtained.
Several prizes will be given. for the
best dressed. most original character.
man and woman. also for the best
group.
Tickets can be obtsinei from any
of the members and are now on sale
at the principal business houses.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
Local, State
and General


TIE White Knight.
Soc al dance Sunday night.
C. T. Short visited Reno yesterday.
Cultivate the bookworm among
your children. This worm craws into
high places.
Had the National irrigation bill been
in working order this coming spring.
water enough could have been stored
to have made hall a dozen principali-
ties where sagebrush now graces the
richest land under the SUM-
A gentleman bought package Of
Durham tobacco at the postoffice store
and lady present asked him if she
could have the picture OF the gentle
man COW that adorned the package.
Daisy Allen and viii jeffrey were
passengers for home yesterday morn
ing.
Music Hall was crowded last night
and the performance pleased a large
audience.
Dutch" who ran the crap game
at Ike Lothrop's. died from the ef-
fects OF surgical operation for stom-
ach troubles at San Francisco.
Anna Held was here Saturday night
anG so was jeff, but he couldn't hold
her.
James Larson's little girl is quite
sick, so much 50 her life is despare
Of.
Ernest Mayo and wife are visiting
Carson.
L. H. Taylor. U. S. photographer
for Nevada. left this morning for
Reno. He has been experimenting
the proposed irrigation work near
Saltwater
VIM. Sommers spent yesterday in
Reno.
A special reduction of 10 per cent
on the remaining stock Of our cele-
brated Reliance corset fitting wrappers
Come early before the sizes are
broken. E. CRrswoLp.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Williams lef
for the railroad hospital at San Fran
cisco, last night where she will BE-
treated for rheumatism.
viii Short went 10 Reno to attent
the minstrel show given oy the drum
msrs
| J. A. Gregory has fine asssort
ment Of latest valentines on show a
his store Prices that will suit every
body's pocket book
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
A BIRTHDAY

The members Of the Wiling Wor :
ers of the Baptist church met at the
home of E. H. Proctor Saturday.
February 9TH. TO celebrate the birthday
of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Proctor.
The gathering was complete sur
prise as Mrs. Proctor was not looking
for anything Of the kind.
After congratulations and wishing
her many happy birthdays DR.. S, E.
Morse, in few we'll chosen words,
presented her in behalf of the Willing
Workers with a birthday present-a
lovely decorated china plate. cup and
saucer. A substantial. lunch was then
enjoyed
Those present were: Mr.. and Mr.
E. H. Proctor. Mrs. E. Proctor, D..
and Mrs. Morse. Mr.. ana Mrs VIII
liams. Mesdames Epperson, Painter,
F Behler. Greer. Emery. Rice, J.
Behler. Kaiser Smith. Anley. Austin.
Randall. Jeffrey, Hyde
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10
Bargains in Jackets.

SO per cent reduction on our entire
stock OF ladies' and children's jackets.
You will never buy for less money.
E. GRIswoLD.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10

Bluestone Starts Up at Yerington.
Smolt Of Butte, Montana. and seven
miners left Reno yesterday to begin
work on the Bluestone mines near
Yerington. The force will be increas-
ed as soon as matters are in shape.
years and was we'll liked. Fred Small
found him dead in bed when he return
ed from Reno. He died OF old age
being past 20 year..
Williams & Cirac's new store is
open and doing business. Jim Rich
ards store keeps up its steady lick.
All the business houses are flourishing.
Constable Schuyler Lee found the
break in the telephone wire and ii is all
right now,
There are two parties of government
surveyors in the vicinity OF Saltwater
engaged in running lines for the big
canal to tap the Truckee river above
Wadsworth, and fixing storage reservoir
sites. They have flags all over that
section Of the country.
Otto Shakelford has had the grippe
for a week but is around now.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-10

C. B. Watts visited Reno yesterday
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-26
Mrs. Kate Mann, SO6 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ont. Con., Vice President of

Toronto, Ont. CNn., Vice President of the Ladies Aid Society, writcs:-"I am pleased to give praise to Peruna for the blessed relief 1 found through it's use. I suffered for years with backache and drag ging down pains and often had to go to bed and stay there Whec v,o- h"sy thet simple godsend to me when Peruna was brought to my notice. Every drop seemed to give me new life, and every dose made me feel much better, and promised myself vocate 1t so that other suffering women should know of it. I have been in perfect health for one year. l enjoy work and pleasure because in such fine health, and no trouble seems too heavy to bear when you are in good health. Peruna has simply been a household blessing, and I never will be without it again. Mrs. Kate Mann.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-26
Mail Bag Rifled at Van Buren.

A mail bag was cut open and rif1ed at the Iron Mountain depot in Van Buren. A tramp, who gave his name as J. H. Stanley, was arrested and charged with the crime. The arrest was made by Postoffice h. spector John Elvin, who reached the city within a few hours after the robbery. Stanley was identified by a number of persons who had seen him loafng around the depot during the evening before the rob- bery was committed. The contents of the mail bag were found secreted in the rear of the depot.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-26
Company to Drill for Oil.

A company has been formed at Little Rock for the purpose of drill ing for oil at a point about seven miles west of that city. The con- pany, whose corporators are all prominent business men of Little Rock, is known as the Rock Creek Oil and Mining Company, and is capitalized at $25,OOO. The forma- tion of the company was the result of the discovery of a spring covered with petroleum. Options have been obtained by the company upon a large amount of territory surround ing the well, and a test well will be driven, it is said, within a short time.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-26
Plans for Expensive Railroad.

Preparations are being pushed for the construction of the White River branch of the Missouri Pacific. which will extend along the Arkan- sas-Missouri line The engineers state that this will be one of the most expensive pieces of work in the history of railroad building east of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to miles of excavation through solid rock, there will be 1000 feet of tunnel. It is estimat- ed that two years will be required to complete this part of the work alone.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-26
Arrested for Murder of Husband.

A woman named Celia Smith, alias Celia Williams, who has been wanted for murder atWagoner, 1. T., since December 7, 1902, was ar rested at Helena. The woman is charged, together with a man banned Henderson, with the murder of her husband. She confessed, it is said to the officers at Helena that she had secured her husbands gun and held it while Henderson shot him to death. Henderson was arrested a short time ago.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-26
vent nepotism and to prescribe and de-

vent nepotism and to prescribe and de- fine the degrees of relationship.
 Private Secretary Jacobson announced that the governor had signed the fol lowing bills H. B. 73, imposing col lateral inheritance taxes. H. B. 66, pro- vidfng for separate departments for state and county prisoners. H. E. I'll, providing a course of study for common schools.
 He also announced that the following acts had become laws without the sig nature of the governor: H. B. 253, establishing two separate judicial dis tricts in Logan county. H. B. AZ, reg ulatlng the degree conferring power of the literary institutions of the state. H. B. 311, prohibiting the catching or killing of wild turkeys by certain meth- ods. H. B. 90, providing a uniform measure for apples. H. B. PAS, to cure defective acknowledgements and convey ances. H. B.230, amending section 5734 of the digest.
 MT. Gannaway called up H. B. 371 licensing the practice of osteopathy in the state, and moved to make it a special order for Monday.
 MT. Du Laney opposed the motion He thought the doctors should have a chance to discuss the bill before a com- mittee.
 MT. Parks said the bill did not define 'osteopathy and anybody claiming to be an osteopath could give medicine. He said it would be impossible to prose cute anyone for malpractice under the provisions of this measure.
 Dr. Greene thought that under the provisions of the bill anybody in Arkan- sas would be permitted to practice med icine by calling himself osteopath.
 The motion to make the bill a special order was lost. On motion of Dr. Meyers, the house adjourned at noon until Monday morning at g o'clock.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-26
Fierce Class Rush at University.

A fierce class rush occurred al
 the University of Arkansas at Fay etteville when the members of the senior class raised their flag on the class fagpole in the center of the campus. The juniors rushed the seniors time after time, but were unable to reach the flag pole. After the struggle had lasted two hours, the juniors abandoned their efforts and the two classes declared a hol- iday for the remainder of the day.