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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03

A reporter for the Kansas City Jour
nal at Topeka finds that 3l2 pianos
were destroyed In the North Topeka
food. If these instruments had an
average value Of $500 the total would
amount to $4,000. One thing is GER
tain, not single piano which passed
through the flood will ever be used
again. Pianos are commonly regarded
as of strong and substantial construc-
ton. To look at those which passed
through the Topeka food one would
conclude that they were as fragile as
a house of cards. Their woodwork is
swelled. bulged and split. Their veneer
ing has peeled Off like paper from a
wet wall. Their Intervals are warped
and twisted out of all semblance TO an
orderly machine. They have been
thrown out in the streets, without an
exception, to be hauled away with 9th
er rubbish.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03
Tom Johnaon,s $500 Bed.

Mayor Tom Johnson will soon repose
in solid mahogany bed costing $500,
says a Cleveland special dispatch to the
Chicago Inter Ocean. Every piece Of
the bed has been selected with great
care. The frame Is veneered with ma
hogany of extra fine grain. The de-
sign is original with Mayor Johnson.
He drew the outlines and explained
the plans to the maker before the work
was commenced. 1t is of the design
known as the empire style. Several
months were occupied in Its complete
construction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03

kentucky mountaineer's version.1
Sheriff, leave my gun.
With It I killed COW
To start the feud my son
And / have going now.
Twas my forefather who.
With that old rifle, shot
His foeman through and through.
oh. sheriff, take 1t not!
That old familiar lock
My fat er's hand has pressed;
The RAJ 'od and the stock
prize Ger all the rest.
Sheriff, 1t must not go!
Without 1t in my care
How could shoot my foe
From back behind somewhere
Chicago Record Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03

pets of these youngsters, such as the
spotted pony Algonquin and the new
badger, We're shipped before the chill
dren and were warmly greeted by the
young folks on their arrival at Oyster
Bay. The two older boys. Theodore
junior and Kermit will join the others
as soon as school vacation begins.
Mrs. Roosevelt will remain in Wash
ington until the departure of her hus-
band to their summer home, when they
will make the journey together. Miss
Alice Roosevelt has gone to Boston to
visit her grandmother, Mrs. George
Lee, at the latter's country home,
Chestnut Hill, where she will remain
for the greater part of the summer.
Oyster Bay is situated Oh the north
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03

means OF securing food seemed to be
furnished by Providence. The water
drove poor little rabbits up under the
very wheels Of the cars. AS the water
crept higher the rabbits actually got
on top Of the wheels. Every morning
II was easy to collect as many rabbits
as we could eat. That ssems remark
able, but IL was really fact"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03
BANKING
BY MAIL

St. Johnsbury is the largest and
most prosperous town in northeast
ern Vermont. This is the reason
why its Banks are prosperous, and
able to pay liberal dividends. The
Passumpsic Savings Bank accepts
deposits by mail, for which its card
system is especially adapted. De
posits from $l.00 TO $4,000 will be
received and made exempt from
taxation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions OF said Court will be held at
Rr;ghton the second Tuesday of October aud
Anril. Canaan the second Tuesday of No
,einber aud May, West Concord the second
rursday of December and June. Lunenbure
Inc second Tuesday OF January and July.
Special sessions viii be held at any place In
the District by agreement.
''> ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03
statesmen Wanted.

Salary commission; no experience nee
esSary; money advanced for expenses; out
fit FREE. Solicit orders for our Guaranteed
Nursery Stock. Write us at once for terms
and secure the best territory.
THE X. 6. CHASE CO., MAIDEN. MASS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03

Ing Travelled from the Atlantic TO the
Pacific and back again, about 14,Oo0
miles in all, will doubtless be in the
mood to appreciate tlfe rest and quiet
Of mis- summer home at Oyster Bay. on
Long Island, when he takes up his
abode there the latter part of this
month.
Already the three younger children
Ethel, Archibald and Quentin-are at
Sycamore hill in charge of quartet
Of nurses and household servants. The
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03
r I.P-A-N-S Tabules
Doctors find
A good prescription
For mankind.

The 5-cent packet is enough for usual occa-
siOns, The family bottle go cents1 contains
a supply for year. AL druggists sell them,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03

"Greater completion marks the progress of Art,
Absolute completion its decline"
In the above quotation from Ruskn lies
hidden the secret of success in the modern
manufacture of furniture.
We have Just received some furniture that
fully demonstrates this quotation
Call in and ask to see the new leather furn-
turc, whether you want to buy not.
They are gems DART.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03

Charles A. Taylor Says the Town
That Was Swept Away Lay In a
Pocket In the Mountains-Kansas
Flood Drove Rabbits Into Railroad
Cars, and Passengers Thus Secured
Food,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-03
AT HOME
.REsIDENT ROOSEVELT, WHIT

Tor the past TWO months has
been leading the most strenu.
nns hind Of axfctanoa boy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
GREENE COUNTY GREETINGS.

The frnit trees are in bloom TODAY.
Our rural homes adjoining:
Us Frank l.. stanton used to say.
Drap dean seed in de mawnin'" "
An Arctic blizzard. cold and chill
From northern climes is blowing.
The early fruit TO blast and xiii
Tomorrow " may he showing.
Old man Jim Harlow now complains
OF lumbsgo night ana day,
Augmented by rheumatic pains
with spring fever. so they say.
He has a great disdain for work.
But every one don't know il;
At meal time work he will not shirk
But drop his hat and hoe it,
George W. Lamb, of old Quinque,
With numerous kinsmen blest.
Has now distinguished company
From North, East, South and West
His cousin Johnnie Warren d
With sweet two hundred pounder,
Pulled up Saturday at Quinque
With both his arms around her.
Mr. Johnnie left his native Greene
For Ind and Ohio
W hen at the age OF just sixteen.
Even thirty years ago.
He married rich, which is not bad.
n every turn was lucky,
Had better success thad | had
While taking in Kentucky
Will buy farm and live at ease.
- IN I..A
And with his babies on his knees.
Nothing will trouble Hannah"
There is another playful Lamb,
They call him little ID
Married his cousin, Susie Ann,
Visiting his brother g.
And, best OF all, his sister A.,
Who has no cause to labor,
Took Cupid's wings and few away
With rich coal operator
The young and gallant Lutte Graves
inder truce will henceforth fight,
The red flag he no longer waves,
Now his motto-Carrie White.
4 negro who evades the law,
Though deputies are many,
shot his sweetheart through the jaw,
His name is Willie Kenney.
This took place at fandango.
Changed To a negro dance,
Joe Smith will make him Jump Jim Gro,
II he ever gets a chance
Some men who had liquor to burn
Have skipped their native heath.
We trust If never they return
They II miss the world beneath.
j. +. II.
Quinque, Va, March 30, 1908.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Mr.. and Mrs r. v. Graves Entertain
Their Friends
Belmont. Va March 81 1oO3

Belmont, Va. March 81. 19O3
On last Friday evening "A number of
young people gathered at Cedar Hill, the
house of Mr. aud Mrs X V. Graves. near
Belmont, Spotsylvania county, to have
good time, and from the reports of ali
present they NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
desire The genial hos {. in his usual cher
~ manner, with his charming wife at.
tired in handsome bla' taffeta, stood in
the hall and received the guests. while
their bright little daug hter ushered them
into the parlors, where they tripped the
light fantastic toe until the wee small
hours
Promptly attwelve o'clock all repaired
to the dining room, where the tables fair
iy groaned under the weight of delicious
viands. Indeed
There was a sound OF revelry by night,
And Belmonts Capital had gathered there
Her beauty and her chivalry,
And bright the lamps shone
Der fair women and brave men.
A hundred hearts beat happily.
And when music arose with it voluptuous
swell
Softeyes looked love T. eyes which spake
again,
And all went merry as a marriage belll
Miss Jeannette Powers, OF Port Royal,
q visitor at DR.. j. d. Pulliam's. was
among those present
Rev. X. A. Williams. the beloved pas
tor OF Mt. HermoD, delivered "A fine tenn
perance sermon on last Sunday, which
was much enjoyed by his congregation.
One OF our popular young men recently
braved rain, mud and all obstacles by
driving twenty live n les in hopes OF re-
ceiying the smile ofhis ideal, and we con-
clude that his gallantry was not in vain,
since he wears a smiling countensnce and
says rain in that country does not give
| bin the blues
The Heavanir 1,xvins
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers
Eczema, Csrbuneles, Etc -Medi-
cine Free.

Robert Ward, Maxeys, Ga. says: II
suffered from blood poison, my head, face
and shoulders were one mass of corrup-
tion, aches in bones and joints, burning
itching, scabby skin, was all run down
and discouraged, but Botanic Blood Balm
cured me perfectly. healed all the sores
and gave my skin the rich glow ofheaIth
Blood Ralm put new life into my blood
and new ambition into my brain" Geo.
A. Williams, Roxbury, face covered with
pimples, chronic sore on back Of head
suppuratiDg swelling on neck. eating ul
Ger on leg, bone pains, itching skin cured
perfectly by Botanic Blood Balm-sores
all healed. Botanic Blood Balm cures
all malignant blood troubles, such as ec-
zema, scabs and scales, pimples, running
sores, csrbuncles, scrOfula etc. Especially
advised for all obstinate cases that have
reached the second or third stage. I'm
proves the digestion; strengthens weak
kidneys. Druggists, 81. To prove it
cures, sample Of Blood Balm sent free and
prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., At
lsnta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter Sold
by X. n. GoOlrick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
SP0TSYLVANIA.
Sunday School Elects Officers-Mica
Mines Sold Good Roads, Trolley
Line, and 6attlcfields Park
Wanted Other Notes.

Spotsylvanla Co, Va. April 1st, 1908
Rev Decatur Edwards preached an ex-
celent sermon last Sunday at Goshen
church. The sermon WAS devoted to the
duties OF Christians as individuals At
the close of services Mr.. Edwards made
a pathetic appeal TO the Christian people
TO support the cause Of temperance at
the election next month
Rev. j. W. Hickman preached at
shady Grove church on the 10Th instant
his promised sermon on "Spiritualism in
the Light of the Bible"
Goshen Sunday school elected the fol-
lowing Officers for this year: Superinten-
dent. Lee j. Graves; assistant, J. A. b.
Gordon; secretary and treasurer. J. l..
Pritchett. School will meet next SUNDAY
TO select teachers etc
The farm formerly owned by Mr. Roof.
near shady Grove. has been sold TO a
Mr.. Nakeman. OF New York MIR. ". has
taken possession
Mr.. f. II. Twyman has sold his Mica
mine. located near Post Oak. to n Texas
company. who will work the mine soon
There Is said to boz "A good quality of
mica in this mine
here seems 10 be an epidemic oi
whooping cough in this county
ihe youngest child of rhOs. Ware col
ored, died yesterday of whooping cough
There Is a dangerous mire in the road
tear Scoft's bri ige and the railing on
one side of the bridge il gone.
We hope The Free Lance will tell rs
something of Judge Goolrick's speech in
Pittshurg Fredericksturg's soldier ora
tor VIII receive a rOusi, z w,lcome in the
Iron City.
IL is said the authorities will enclose
the courthouse and lawn. But the mon
nment d sill will still do business at the
OLD corner. As 4 has made complaint.
we suppose the people at the court
house will see after thei- stock in the ia
ture
No one expected the county to build "A
trolley line. There are plenty of people
IN the county who will take stock TO
help build line. All We want the coun-
~ 20 do is to repair the terrible roads
Mr.. Ailison's letter in The Free Lance
shows the injury the roads are doing TO
the county.
We Will get move on after awhile and
with Fredericksburg We will have cars
running from the courthouse to and
through the principal streets Of the me-
tropolis of the First district Then with
good roads and the Battle6elds Park
we viii be right up to this progressive
age
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

weakness, nervousness, insomnia. rheu-
matism, neuralgia, and digestive troubles
are most common. At this time the fact
cannot be too strongly impressed upon
aged people and those who care for them
that Paine's Celery Compound is what
they need to renew their physical and
mental powers. This great medicine en-
riches the poor and watery blood. braces
the nerves, gives vitality, energy, restful
sleep, and healthy appetite. Let US ali
endeavor to make the dear old people in
our homes happy, vigorous, and content
ed. We can do the blessed work by civ
ing them Paine's Celery Compound. Hon.
l.; ID. Mason, aged 90 years, writes as
follows after long experience with
Paine's Celery Compounds
When | reached so years OF ace I
found my digestion growing feeble and
my kidneys inactive. Although INV store
was well supplied with medicines. / had
nothing that could meet my case. NV
grandson from Boston brought me a
bottle OF Paine's Celery Compound. and
it helped me. lmadefurther experiments.
and the result was, for the last seven
years have taken Paine's Celery Com
pound regularly, and now at the age of
92, am smart and active. Nv SON Is
selling Paine's Celery Compound in our
store and those who buy it praise it
highly"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
WESTM0RELAND.
Colonial Beach Preparing for rCominq
Sumner-Oeath-Sehool Closing,
Notes, Personals, Etc.


Nestmoreland Co., Va, April LIST. 1903.
Colonial Beach. one Of our towns il
booming rapidly. The people are making
big preparations for the summer.
Glad to hear Miss Marguerite 1reakle.
VINO mas been quite sick with measles. is
somewh hat better.
Mr. j. Pullen has thrown aside one of
his erutches and is walking around with
only one. lt is hoped he NAV soon he
able TO dispense with one.
Mr.. John Berry died at his home Wed.
nesday night. Mr. Berry was aged seven.
ty-twO years.
Some of the public schools in this vicini-
ty have closed. Miss Lena Armstrong
closed her school last Tuesday with n
very interesting program. The scholars
were treated to packages of French
candy, cakes, lemon and vanilla ice
cream.
Rev. DR.. G. W. Beale preached Mt
Round Hill Baptist church last sunday
evening
Mr.. Willie Treakle left last Thursday
night for Washington to attend the races
At Bennings
Miss Eta Trcakle expects TO visit Mrs
Laiayette Davis, OF Accokeek. Md 10 the
near future.
REGULAR services will be held at Round
hlll church next Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. l.. Y. Mckenney and son Roger
OF Washington. are expected soon at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
iTtaNlt. l'nO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
How to Ward Off an Attack of Rheu.
matism.

For years when spring time came on
and went into gardening, was sure to
have an attack OF rheumatism and every
attack was more severe than the preced-
ing one" says Josie Mcdonald, OF Man,
Logan county, w. Va. Il tried every
thing with no relief whatever, until
procured n bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
ease. and before the first bottle was used
| felt like a new person. Now feel that
am cured. but always keep bottle Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the house.
and when feel any symptoms OF a re
turn | soon drive it away with one or
two applications OF this liniment." For
sale by NJ. NJ. lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

An Appeal For Contributions.

The box for the Virginia Table at the
Confederate Bazaar in Richmond, is TO
be sent on April llth, and those who
have promised contributions. as well as
others willing to give to this last great ef.
fort for the Lost Cause, are earnestly
urged to have their gifts in readiness.
aud to send or hand them to Miss Sallie
Lacy and Mrs. John +. Gool-ick. who
will forward the box to the bazaar ANY
thing left at the office of Judge John 4
Goolrick will be delivered to the above
named ladies The women of Richmond
ask the help OF every man, woman and
child, in order that the entire South may
share in the honor A. canvass OF the
town not having been expedient or pos
sible at this time, a last appeal is Inade
to all those who still cling with loving
memories to the cause upheld by Lee end
Jackson to come forward and aid the
patriotic women OF Richmond In their
great and praiseworthy undertaking by
contributions large or small, according
to their means.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
For a Canning Combine.

Charters were granted in Norfork to
the { F Chase Packing Company, cap
ital 80 900, and the Hampton Roads
Oyster Packers Association, capital.
500 600. Both companies will engage
IN the oyster, fruit and vegetable canning
business IL is believed the charter means
big combination in the canning indus
try
The rush OF charters is due to the fact
that beginning April st all charters must
be passed upon by the Corporation Com
mission. A number of charters recently
granted are said to be of the pocket
variety
The Corporation Commission-Mess
trump, Fairfax and Stuart-inspected the
property OF the transportation compa-
MES about Norfolk Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

To settlers and home seekers via Sea-
board Air Line Railway.
Tuesday, March ? 24th. and every Tues-
day thereafter in March and April. the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
settlers and home seekers tickets to Man.
atee. Braidentown, and Ellenton, in Man
atee County, Florida for S15.75 one
way, aud $29. so round-trip, from Rich.
mond; and for $3.50 one way ,and s2S.-
- round trip from Petersburg. Manatee
County is the most fertile section of
Florida. IL is on the west coast. well
below the frost line, and thousands OF
acres of the best unoccupied lands sell
from $500 to $4,000. They will paw
for themselves many time the first year.
In 1902 one acre netted Sl,52S.75 in
early vegetables. Thirty three acres OF
celery brought $36. $1,000. The county
is the healthiest in Florida and the eli
mate is delightful. The tarpon fishing OF
this coast. in Sarasota Bay, is the finest
in the world
For further information apply to z. p.
Smith, ID. p. A.. Richmond, Va, II.
Whyte, Agent, Petersburg, Va, c. h.
Ryan, General Passenger Agent, Ports
mouth, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
Deafness Cannot be cures

by local applications a. they cannot reach
zoe diseased port on ot she ear. There - only
one way 10 cure deafness. and that IL by con
Hhtuilonal remedies Deafness Is caused by
an Unnamed condition OF the mucus lining %
the Eustachian ] ube hen this tube - IN
uaned you have eumbling sound orimper-
icct hearing, and when IL Is entirely closed
Deafness is the result. AMI unless the innam
nation can he taken out and this tube re
'ored TO It, normal condition. hearing Will
he destroyed forever: nine cases out Of ten
Hre caused by Catarrh. which Is nothing hut
an unnamed condition Of the mucuS surfaces
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused by catarrhl shat
cannot be cured by HAIRS Catlrrh Cure
send for circulars; free
r }. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. O.
sold by DrcggistS zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

. - 100000
veteran soldier and prominent mem
hcr Of G.. \. r. Camp No. IO2.
Captain John IL. Lyons, 1912 Prairie
Ave, Chicago, H., writes:
For twenty years / suffered with
chronic catarrh but thanks TO Peruna !
am now entirely cured.
"It affords me much pleasure to make
a statement in behalf Of your meritorious
remedy, Peruna. l have used same for
catarrh and have found ii to be all vou
claim for it. l had suffered for twenty
years. l cheerfully recommend Peruna
TO anyone suffering from catarrh, as [
believe that, as in my case. il will prove
sure cure."-Captain John II. Lyons.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co. Of
Columbus, Ohio, for instructive free
literature on catarrh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
MANY RELIABLE WITNESSES
Prove That Old Cases Of Chronic Ca
tarrh can be Cured
A Medicine That Will
Cure Cases OF CataPrh
OF Long Standing De-
serves a Very Hig h
Place in the Annals OF
Medical Discovery.
Such a Medicine is
Peruna.

THOUSANDS Of testimonials are
pouring in every day of old cn.c-
of chronic catarrh that have re-
sisted am treatment for years. being
promptly and permanently cured hy
rcruna.
These reports do not all come from
obscure places. signed 10y obscure peo-
pie. \ large proportion of these letters
are written 10y men and women promi-
ncnt in business and professional cir
clcs and many OF them well known from
ocean 10 ocean.
Colonel John Franklin Waters orcu-
pies prominent position among the
leading trial lawyers OF Chicago. lie
has probably obtained more vcrdicts
against corporations I'm suits for personal
injuries than any man OF his age in the
United States. and during his practice
OF over fifteen years he has not lost "A
single case in the Supreme Courts Of
Illinois and Missouri. lie is hard
worker and has the energy Of four men.
For n number of years he had been
afflicted with chronic catarrh and hav-
ing recently been thoroughly cured Of
hiS old affection. an interview was OBJ
tained with him by one Of our reporters
in which he gave tho following state
ment To the public;
CHICAGO, Ill, Aug. 6, 1900.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
GentiemeH---"H gives me greaf
pleasure 10 testify 10 fhe merits of
such worthy remedy for cafarrh as
your Peruna. had suffered for
number of years from This very dis
agreeable disease and had tried many
so-oaAed remedies. bur until I used
PerUna none had The desired effect.
feel thar am perfectly cured and can
cheerfuAy recommend Peruna 10 any
one suffering from c7farrh."
JOHN F. WATERS,
I2O e. Randolph ST, Chicago, Ln
Another case equally well-known in
Chicago, Is reported through letter
from veteran Railroad man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04
HON. LARKIN D. Mas0H,
Of South Tamworth, N. II !,
Has Served His Country
With Honor in Many
Capacities.
PaIne's Celery
Compound
Has Kept Him Vigorous,
Strong and Happy.

We are now in the season OF dangers
and perils, and the tens of thousands OF
ailing and half-dead people should be
brought to realize that they are standing
on DANGEROUS ground. This is specially
true OF men and women advanced in
years.
The spring season, with rapid changes
rom warmth to frost, from clear. dry
weather TO chilling rains and piercing
winds, is the time when aged men and
women suffer most; it is the time when
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-04

dsordered stomach may cause no
end OF trouble. When the stomach fails
to perform its functions the bowels be-
come deranged. the liver and Kidneys
congested. causing numerous diseases,
the most fatal of which are painless and
therefore the more to be dreaded. The i'm
portant thing is To restore the stomach
and liver to healthy condition, and for
this purpose no better preparation can
be used than Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by NJ. NJ
Lewis, Druggist.