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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
CITY COUNCIL.
NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT
ELECTED.

Suusrintsndsnts Quinn and Ftz-
o.,,,ok elected Splitting Or
dInanoe Defeated Other MATTERS
Discussed
The regular meeting Of the City Council
for December was held Thursday night.
President Cole preei ted and every mem
Der vas present except Messrs. Emorey
and Revere.
Mr.. Cole, OF Finance, reported note OF
sa0OO due on december 10 and was au'
,borIzed 10 curtail II $1,000. He also re-
ported that the Mayor had turned over
TO city treasurer fines Tor past month
amounting TO $33 90.
There was a spirited discussion over
the street sweeper, which Is now resting
nuIetlv under a shed 10 knoxs yard and
an motion of Capt. McCracken the street
Committee was requested To give "
thorough trial between now ana Jsn
LAT and n IL does not work satisfactorily
10 not ~ the parties from whom II was
purchased. c.,,...
reported the completion OF the Msin
street sewer at a cost OF : lSl 40 when
ia less than the original estimate ior
building same.
Mr. Dannehl presented an ordinance
preventing shifting and throwing banana
naelin0 etc on sidewalks. IL was de-
heated by the following recorded vote.
For Ordinance-W roten, Bradley, Nc
Craeken. Dannehl, Brent and Cole.
Against-Rowe, Mills, Chancellor ana
Wallace.
Mr. NcCracken presented a list 81 ap.
plicants with their references Tor the po'
sition OF Superintendent OF City fl-ctric
Light Works. On motion oil Mr.. Brailey
the salary was fixed at S15 per month
from Ian. |. 1904 On the reeommenna
,ion of the committee, :. s. Brooke, Jr',
oi Roanoke. was elected To oil the une1
pired term 10 July ! 1904.
Mr.. McCracken also reported the con.
dition of the gas works and stated lnat
the demand now exceeded the capacity
OF the works.
He had read a letter from an expert
giving a rough estimate a. TO what was
necessary to increase the capacity oi me
works and on motion Of MIR. DaDnehl
the subject was referred to joint com
mittee of light and finance TO devise
WAYS and means to do the work ana re-
port to the Council.
Mr. Chancellor. of Water, asked that
superintendent Of water works Tor com
ing wear be elected. Capt s. j. Quinn
WAS nominated and unanimously re-
elected and his salary fixed at 5000 per
annum.
" McCracken asked that superinten-
4 OF gas works be elected. Supt' VIM.
zpatrick was also reelected and ME
.alary AIed at $500. Both salaries Hre
the came IA last year.
The council then adjourned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad,
Schedule in effect Nov. goth, 1908.
rpAvpe SORTHWARD,

Schedule In effect Nov. 2ytn, lSOo.
LEAVE NoRTHwARD.
5.45 A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal al
0ceoquan Sundays only.
s.3l A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandra.
1905 A. NJ. Sunday only. Stops on
signal at Brooke, Aqua, VIDE water,
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Occoquan and
Alexandria.
1915 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday
Stops on signal at Brooke. Aqua, VICE
Water, Quantico. Cherry Hill, Freestone'
0ceoqusn, Lorton, Accotink, Francoma
aud Alexandria.
LA p. NJ. daily except Sunday stop
at Alexandria.
6.49P p. NJ. daily. Stops on. signal al
Brooke. Wide Water. Quantico, Alexan-
dria and at Reid Sundays only.
1901 r. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria. Stops on signal at Occoquan on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich-
mond accommodation. Make all Stops.
6.22 A. N. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal at WIDE water
aud Brooke Sundays only; at MiIoru'
boswell and Ashland daily, ana on sig
nal at other local stops on Sundays only.
GA A. NJ. daily exceptsundsy. Makes
local stops on signal
1928 i. NJ. daily, s. A. L. train. stops
on signal at LortOn and OccoQuan sun
days only and daily at Quantico, Milford
boswell aud Ashland.
5.26 p. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
639 p. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
S.37 p. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
d. p. NJ. daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg 6.S3 7. NJ.
&C cox, Agent.
W. d. DUKE, c. W. CULP. W. 2. TAl LOR'
Gen. Man. Asst Gen. Man TrA Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Death Of Major Skinksr.

Major Charles H. Skinker, 'ne oil the
beat known citizsns Of Richmond, was
stricken with paralysis Thursday, and
died a lew hours later. He was lxty'
four years old. Educated at the Univer-
sity Of Virginia he graduated three years
before the breaking out Of the civil war
He enlisted in Company F. twenty-iirst
Virginia regiment, and was promoted
Tor bravery until he became captain
Major Skinker was captured at the bat
tie of SpotsylVaais Courthouse and s3ri
to Fort Delaware. He engaged in tei
tobacco business. He is survived by hi
widow aud two children.
Major Skinker was brother-in-law o
Mrs. T. f. Morris, OF this city,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
JUDD -cRlTTEN DEN.
U. 6 Naval Surgeon To Take Hi'
Fauquier Bride TO Dry Tortugas

u 6 Naval Surgeon To Take His
Fauquier Bride TO Dry Tortu9as
Mrs Mary Henry Crittenden, Of Eau.
auier county, was married to Or. Harry
Weston Judd, United States navy, at 10
O'Clock Wednesday, in the Worthwhile NJ.
+ Church. Rev A. j. Cummings, OF
Stafford Store, pertormed the ceremony,
assisted by the Rev. +. A. Berkeley, OF
Front Royal, both Baptist diyines.
The church was tasteiully decorated
with eyergreens Mr.. W. L. Crittenden,
brother OF the bride, acted as best man,
and Miss Laura Crittenden, sister OF the
bride, was maid Of honor. The follow
log gentlemen acted as ushers: DR.. VIII
Cook, OF Bristersburg, Meesrs. John
Jones and Theodore Judd, OF Culpeper
and Fisher Crittenden, OF Pine View
Mrs. W. D. Cooper, grandaunt Il thu
bride, gave a reception in honor OF thI
occasion from s to IL p. no. Tuesday
night at her hesgtiiul residence at Edge
wood. After the ceremony the bride ant
groom left for Washington, where the,
will remain for a isw days, and then q
south TO the Dry Tortugss, where tn
groom is stationed, and wh're they vii
reside in the near future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
xMAS poINTER-READ.

Sec Cbas. Wallace & Bros Xmas can
dies The very thing for Xmas celeora-
lions. Fine assortment at prices as .sll.
;sbingly low. You will profit by making
vonr purchases from this firm. Here also
yon can get Pillsbury's Hest Family
Flo FIonr Genuine Old "Smith6eld" Hams
FnII Roe Potomac Herring, carefully &c
Iected and packed in half barrels, accord ,
mo TO an old Virginia receipt; the bes'
quality of Anthracite Coal-things mos
scceptable and appropriate for \ ma
Gifts to married friends. Fine Cotiee
and Teas, pillsbury's Entire Wnes
Flour" and "YitOs, and other Srt,cie
in Groceries needed at this season. 10
are cordially invited to call;
"'' y Chas. Wallace 4 Bro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
KING GEORGE.
Mrs. 5illinssley Dies In Baltimore
From Singular Csuse-Ouarterly
Conferences Birthday Party-Psr-
sonais, Etc

Mrs. 6illInssley Dies In 6aitimors
From Singular Csuse-Ouarterly
Conference Birthday Party-Psr-
sonais, Etc
Comorn, Va Dec. nth, 1903.
Mrs. Sarah Virginia Billingsley, who
died of blood poisoning in Baltimore a
few days ago, was the wife OF Mr. Thomas
n. Billingsley, a native OF King George,
who resided here some years ago. Mrs.
BillIngsley WAS reared in this county,
and had large circle OF acquaintance
here, who will be panied by the news OF
her untimely death The circumstances
OF her brief illness and death were very
peculiar. She was In robust heslth, and
while sewing on qnilt, the needle slipped
from her tbimble and penetrated the
middle finger of her right hand, near the
knuckle. The wound thus made was re-
garded as trihng-neither bleeding or
causing pain. Mrs Billingsley paid no
attention to it, and continued her sewing
for several hours afterwards. She was,
however, awakened early the following
morning by violent pains in the wounded
finger, and physician was summoned
Immediately She soon lapsed into IN
sensibiity, aud never regained conscious
ness tits supposed thatasmall particle
OF the dye OF the calico, on which che was
sewing. was carried into the finger by
the eedle, " hch caused blood poisoning
Mrs. Bette GrAvRtt, Of Caroline, Is q
guest OF her niece, Mrs. h l. Glare, near
Osso. this county.
Miss Mary Arnold, who il attending
school at Manassas, will arrive at Der
home. Potomac View, next Saturday TO
spend Xmas with her parents and sisters.
Constable j. Is. King, Of Shiloh, passed
here Monday evening, having in custo-
dy the two cOlOred men charged with
assaulting Dr. Norland, of Port Royal.
Officer King and deputy found The men
on Potomac steamer bound Tor Wash
ington
Mr.. Willie Trigger, a student at d bus
ness college 10 Richmc nd is at bis home
at lgo for the holidays.
Mr.. Paul Holiday, OF Richmond, civil
engineer, Ia guest Of his parents, Rev.
and Mrs c. Il. Holiday, at the Metho
dist parsonage, near King George {. II.
The first quarterly conference OF the
new conference year for the King George
Methodist Circuit will be held at Trinity
church on Wednesday, Dee. 23rd. Pre-
siding Elder ]. T. Whitley, of Repahan'
mock District. will preside.
Mr. and Mrs. j. s. Ptyton, OF this
nelghborhOod gave a delightful party
last night 10 honor of the 10th birth an.
niversary OF their daughter, Miss Lola
Peyton. A goodly number OF invited
guests spent several pleasant hours with
innocent games, plays, vocal and instru
mental music
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
MARRIED.
Bullock.

Mr.. Batteile Martin, Of this city, and
Miss Henrietta Bullock, OF Stafford CoAn'
ty. were married Wednesday night, De-
cember 10Th, al 3 O'Clock, at the residence
of Rev. Decatur Edmonds, on Spotte-
wood street, this city. The bride v as
handsomely attired in a tan suit with
hat and gloves TO match, and carried
large bunch OF chry santhemums Mist
Ida B. Martin, sister Of the groom, verJ
nrettily goWned In white organdie, actep
rs maid Of honor, with Mr.. CD. Basfitld
q atlanta. Ga as best man. Mr.. anc
Vrs Martin will reside in this city,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Cant. c. c. Moera Dead,

Capt. C. c. Moore, q native OF Orange
county, died in Alexandria Tuesday OF
erysipelas. The remains were taken to
Richmond for interment. The deceased
was a member OF the Montpelier Guards
during the civil war and is survived bI
two children, C. Lee Moore, second State
Auditor. Richmond, ana Miss Mary
Moore, of the faculty OF the Miller Manue
School OF Aibemarle county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Mia Rir.x Make. Her Debut.

Miss Mary Barbour Rixey, the deou;;
tante daughter Of Representative and
Mrs. John +. Ri,ey, OF Virginia, was
presented at very pretty tea given at
the family residence in Washington on
rueeday afternoon last. Tea was poured
by Mrs Rixey, the wife Of Surgeon-Gen'
eral Rixey Of the United States navy
Mrs. English and Mrs. PurtOD, OF Mis-
souri,, assisted 10 receiving Miss Rixey
has many friends aud is considered al ex
tremely attractive young girL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Many People From Surrounding
Country Coming In and Making
Purchasea- Merchants Busy


This il ideal weather for the approach
of Christmas. The thermometer Is rang
ing around twenty above zero. Inc
skies are cloudless and the roads hard
and smooth. Nearly every train coming
into the city brings it's quota OF people.
The steamer Caroline comes loaded with
passengers. and Thursday night che
brought more than one hundred. The
roads resound with the echo OF horses
hoois and the grind Of wheels on The
frozen earth. All come eager to make
their Xmas purchases. Our merchants
are busy. Their stores are illled with
suitable goods Of every style and char,
seter, and at prices that are not equal "a
in any other city. We would suggest to
those who have not come and intend
coming. that 1t IL beet not to wait ioT
the big rush OF the last several days he
lore Christmas. Read the advertisements
in this paper and come now, so that you
can be waited on without crowding or
jostling,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
a CHRISTMAS TREE FOR POOR
CHILDREN.
An Appsnl For penstIens

A Xmas tree intended for the benefit OF
the poor children OF fredericksburg, is to
be held at the Parish House OF st
Georges church duriog mas week. To-
asm1ch NJ it is more blessed to give than
10 receive, II has been decided TO ask
more highly favored children to give old
toys, story books, which they have out
grown or tired of, warm clothing or any
donation TO help the tree. The ladies o.
the City Mission have charge of this effort
to give the children o happy time, apd
will be at the Parish House Monday, DEG
%. between ~ and TO receive oontri
buttons, or they may be sent to any visl
tor or Mrs. J. b. Ficklen, president.
This tree is in no wise connected witt
the regular work or funds OF the mission
Mrs. j. B. Fcklen. President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19

The operation of the quarrying and
crushing plant will cost Sl4.sd per day.
The coat OF operating the roller will be
$40 per day, The cost of street force
will be $40 per day. A total OF s3l.S6
per day. The work OF one day, estimated
at 100 square yards, equals fraction
les4 than thirty five cents per yard.
The report states that the total cost Of
thus MacadamiEing all the streets oil
Fredericksburg, making no allowance
for that portion Of Main and Comerce
streets already paved, would not exceed
40 OO0
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Mr.. John WIlIoushby, OF Spotsyl-
vania, Dead

SpOtsylvania Co Va Dec. ! lth, IyO3.
Mr.. John Willoughby died last Satur-
day at the home Of bis son.in-law, Mr..
o. Seay, in Mine Road neighborhood,
He had been an invalid for several years
and unable to walk The deceased was
married twice and leaves four children
among thsm MIR. William Willoughby, OF
Newport News. Mr. Willoughby was
one Of the Oldest men in this county hay
inc been born in 1914, and Is said To
have been a member OF Mine Road church
for about % years He was widover
at the time Of his death The remains
were inferred in theiamily burying ground
at the old homestead. There was a
large crowd at the burial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19

Mr.. j. W. Cox, OF Stafford, bought q
feed Of corn in Falmouth Wednesday
came over to Fredericksburg and led hi'
horses at Major W. s. Emhreya store
When he poured the corn In the trough
for the horses, to his surprise ball
grown kitten rolled out OF the sack. Mr.
4 Cox presented the kitten to Mr.. A. W
Embrey who took it home, where 1t vii
he cared tor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
UPPER RAPPAHANNock TELE'
PHONE.

Arranaen1en Perfeeteg fer Ion"
nectina With the Loosi ens senS
Distance Telephone Services OF Ih's
City.
The directors OF the Upper Rsppahan-
noek Telephone and Telegraph Co; bell a
meeting at the Exchange Hotel in TINS
city Thursday night, at which time they
had conference with MIR. 7. r. Nonta,
yue. superintendent If the Southern hell
Telegraph and Telephone Co, and mads
satisfactory arrangements TO connect
with the latter plant at Fredericksburg
which is now being rebuilt Thls ar,
raugement will give the subscribers 10
the Upper Rsppshanpock line q locaI
connection with one Of the latest I'm,
nroyed telephone plants in the United
States. and at the came time give them
long diatance connection with more more
than II 900 cities and towns. WheI
the Southern Bill Plant is competed
fredericksburg will be second to no city
10 telephone service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
wHERE mo- GEE XMAS wHIsKEY

am prepared to furnish ell buyers
Nth their Christmas whiskey at the low
eat cash price, making speciality on 3
90 90 gallon rye whiskey, which guar
antee die best on the market. can say
this. az | have made special arrange
msnts with ono OF the best and largest
tjstilIars 10 the country on this " W
brand. But can afford to sell II only ioi
eash JAKE GOLDSMITH.
- Dealar In imported and domestic
Wines. Whistles and Br6nd:e
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
FALSE ALAR N.
Al, smsllpo. In Rsilross camp.

No smsllpos In Rsilross Camp
was reported 10 Mayor Willis Thurs
day that smallpox had broken out IN
the camp at Leland, Stafford lounty
The mayor conferred with DR.. ] n Bar
ney. who made an investigation and
found there was no truth IN the rumor
On the contrary, there is not sick man
In camp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
TOURIST HAVING TROUBLE
FROM SAND BARS.

Freshets Have Caused Many Such
Obstacles TO Form in the Apo
rnattoE'
The new steamer Tourist encounter
ed numerous obstacles on her maiden
trip from Norfolk to Petersburg Inc
captain had not made the trip up the
Appomattox for several years and there
fore did not know the sand bars that
have recently filed in from ireshets. A
large bar had recently formed at the
mouth OF the river end alter the steamer
had reached the harbor some difficulty
was experienced 10 turning. While more
than q million dollars has been spent II
TRYING to maintain q navigable depth IL
the Appomsttox, no permanent gooC
has come OF the work. Every ireshe'
brings tons Of sand down the river to I'll
/ in all places where the dredges had pre-
yiousiy worked.-Petersbu'g Corr
Times Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
c..olin. csur, Proceed Ina..

Arch Samuel qualified as guardian OIL
William A. Saunders, orrhan child Of
George H. and Ella q. Saunders, de-
ceased -
Iohn NJ. Howard qualified a. guardian
Of his children, j. +. and Cordelia G
Howard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES-R.. T
AND L. X II.

One and one-third 90 fares, plus 22c.,
for the round trip between all points on
Richmond. Frederi ksburg aud Potomac
Railroad and Washington Southern Kail
wav. Tickets on sale picember 9ad
oath. 95th, a0th and 9lst, 1908; ant
January Let, 1904, 6nal return limi
January 4th, 1904 Continuous passag
IN each direction. W. z. TAYLOR,
=" '''~ Traffic Maaae er
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
HgFLoATING DARKROOM
Capt Webb Smith Claims Right to
Sell In Local Option District

Capt. Webb Smith, who has n license
to operate a floating bar-room in the
Rappahannock river, was bef IRE Justice
Sanford at Emmerton, Richmond county
Wednesday, to answer charge OF selling
whiskey on the waters OF the Rappahan
mock river, which lies in Washington dis
triet, where the local option law exists
Capt Smith claims that with his licens'
he has perfect right to sell anywher'
on the waters OF the Rsppahaunoek. By
consent OF counsel the case was moved
to County Court. January term. Agrea
deal Of interest is ielt in the outcome o
the case. which Is likely to make q ties
ole
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
MA. !. CONWAY cA,O~ZsTsH
AppeIntsd ssrsesnt OF the City OF
fredericksburg

Judge A. T. Embrey of the Corporation
Court. Friday entered an order appoint
ing Mr.. j. Conway Chichester sergeant
for the city Of fredericksburg to hll io'
vacancy caused by the resignation OF d
s. Russell.
This appointment gives genera salts
faction TO the public as Mr. {. isuniTersal
IL popular and has the qualifications Il
make him an efficient officer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
som. az spotsyIvanIals Old Citizens

Il il said that Mr.. Warner Kent is the
Oldest man in the county, he being about
uinetyiour; aud Mr. Benjamin Martin
and Sir. william Pritchett are probably
the next They ore close to ninety
Tbesa gentlemen are all hale and hearty
for their age, except Mr. Fdtchett, whose
eyesight has Jailed,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Underwater FISHING SHORE
Will Be Operated The Coming sea-
ann 6v Alexandria Firm

The whitewater fishing shore, on the
Potomac. in staff ord county, was recent
" leased to MessTs. Charles King q
Sons. Of Alexandria The lessses, VIZ,
purchased the entire fishing outfit, VIII
haul seine there during the coming &c ;
sop. Whitewater, or Walters fishing
shore. is considered to be one OF the best
on the Potomac. and many thousands OF
shad and herring are caught there eaen
season. A greater portion oil the sea
son's catch will be packed at the shore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Change in Schedule Weems Steam
boat Co.

Commencing Friday, December 25th
1o03 steamers leave fredericksburg MOE
days and Fridays at 2 p. m, Tor Bal
timore and all river landings: steamer
arrive fredericksburg Thursday and Sat
urday evenings, stopping atall landings
Steamer Caroline will run ~ heretofore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Death Of Young Man Ia staffors,

Mr.. Lewis Dodson died at the home ol
his mother, Mrs. Mary Dodson, near
Garrisonvile, Stafford County, Wednes'
day morning, after q protracted illnesl
of consumption, in the twenty-thir d
wear Of bis age. The funeral took place
! from his late home Thursday afternoon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
FARM WANTED,

Farm containing from 100 TO 200 acr 8
must have not less than 10 acres cieen
land soil good. Not more than Jour
miles from Fredericksburg, Va lilly oy
swampy land not desired, viii pay cash
Il suited, Addyass. A. W. ]. Box 132,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Dlvores Granted.

Mrs. Lillian Bowler Brown, Of this city,
has been granted q divorce from Samuel
Il rrey Brown in the Corporation Court
And also given the absolute custody o.
their one child. Phoebe Margaret Brown
AN infant OF thirteen months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Or. Nenours q. Conway To Publish
His Memoirs.

DR.. Moncure ID. Conway has written his
memoirs and will publish them before
long. 1.-THE Athenseum" says that the
book will probably Re entitled "Autobiog
raphy: Memories, Travels and Expert
ences OF Moneure Daniel Conway.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
STAFFORD ELECTION CON-
TESTS.
casss VIII Not 3s Tried Until Ne"
caurt Svrtem Begins.

The Stafford election contest viii not
he tried in the County Court, but VII
come I'D at the first session Of the Clrcull
Court, under the new judiciary judiciary, syst en-
terma of which are now being Arranged
by the legislature. ny that tiRe tn
County Court system will have b'e,
established. Judge j Z Mason VII
preside In the casee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
FIInuo.Hockaday.

Mr.. Henry Flippo and Aiss Cathsrina
Hockaday, both Of Spotsyiysnia county,
were married at the Methodist parson-
age at SpotsyiVsnja c. d., Thursday
Raw " G Pace officiating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
Killed 1y FAILING Tree.

Elijah Morton, colored man, was
instantly killed Wednesday morning
while at work cutting down tree on
the farm Of Walter A. Corson, on the
Potomac River. The tree iell on and
crushed him,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19

Connections at Fredericksburg wish H.
n p. Il. r., and Weems SteamDoat 70 =
Ohio R. r. o,-,,-,t. -
The Saly line TO the Chsneellorsvihe ana
wilderness Bettlehelds. .S-.-
SAY. W. Fl. RICHARDS, Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19

Many young people were enjoying the
skating on the basin Wednesday and
Thursday. The ice was hrmi and skat
ing good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
FIRE
Frame Dwelling Destroyed Wednes-
day Night.

A frame d yelling owned by Capt. N b.
Rowe, on George street, and occupied by
Lucy Robinson, oolored, caught on Are
Wednesday night, and was destroyed
Most OF the furniture was saved. IL IA
not known how the fire started. The
alarm sounded about $50, and the fire
department responded promptly, but the
fire had gained too much head way 20 be
controlled, The property was insured
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-19
For SALE.

New Gasoline launch, twenty-three
feet long, seven-horse power engine:
carry twelve or fourteen persons: " vi
COW vessels also. Gasoline launches,
any size, built to order.
Oven shipyard, Weems, va.