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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
MARRIAGES

Mr.. Z. O. Mah1rey. o' Newman 2 arl
Hiss Edna shay Gillette az Neru1o-
we're married Wednesday.
SIR. Arthur r. Johnson. Of Warsaw
md Miss Ulttie lireter. %! Washington
we're married 10 Baltimore Friday
Nr. Webster Allen and NssCarr Ua.
Ion. both of Northumberland were mal
-ied at hender,ou's Chapel Neiles ia
3 Rev L. + Garner
pr. Russell Cottingham, native o
.ancaster now prominent ph}s'clni
q Faugui,r county. wil. be- marfnI oi
November l1th On Mss Mamie Sugar
aurhter Of Hon j e Segnr, - Niiii.
nX
Mr. aud Mrs.. Edward pieasan Ni.a
On have ssgri Invitations t3 .a'
marriage OF their daughter. Mas Ao.'
Winston. 20 Perciv4l Thomas k1alsr+
4 Canaia. The ceremony VIII tl.'
,lare Wednesday October -. 40 G.5.
cl0ck, in ST. psurs Church. Han9Vi
'ounty
A pretty wedding toos place IN North
imberlan1 county. Thursday, when hi.
lola Cameron Hazard became the hri.'
# Mr. Henry Deehields b.yee. Tie
sremoLy was performed by Rev DR. 81
~. Beaie, n C0en Bapist church
Misses Rosa Bale. Annie Sn.f.-y Go inr
Hazard jamie Hal. Kate Rowe. D.
ellie, and Theresa Iignor were bride
maids. and Mossrs John Pearson. 81
lam Rowe. Lloyd Rowe. Edward Stoae-
leaoley. Richard Beale and Oscar Bsti
shers
Mr Patrick Henry Alyelt has iTue
ards TO the marriage Of bis sister, Ni-
iessie Booth Ay.ett, 60 Rev. Aust
Br0ckenhrough Mitchell, to take Pic
thursday morning. November ., a. j.
i'cl0cs. il St. David's Church, AJ'ctis
King William County Miss So leti is To-
laughter Of the late Col William r. 49,
lpt-. Mr.. Mitchell il the pastor ~ q.
Chapel Of ihe Good Shepherd ~ Paricrf
1urg. ". Va, AID also has charge ~
church at W!liamst0 wn lie is nniiif
+ Virginia. and WAS at enc time rector
# a church in King William.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Orange.

To The Voters Of Orange County:
At the solicitation OF many friends
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House of Delegates for
Orange county, and promise If elect
ed TO serve the whole people without
regard TO party or political utilization
or domination. Trusting for your
support and asking for favorable
decision on Tuesday, Nov. 3, am
Yours respectfully,
Sept. %. 1903. J. +. Lumsden.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To the Voters OF King George CO.
announce myself a candidate for
Commonwea tbs Attorney Of Kim.
George aud solicit the suiIrges OF all
the voters OF the county. II elected
prom ise a faithful discharge OF abe
duties of the Office.
G.. II. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
prpoLuR CLOWN TO PIECES
suspected Harmless Can caq,es az

.uescscd Harmless Can Causes a.
Awful Tragedy.
Butler. Pa, Oct. Civilian Ma.D
was instantly Killed and P4giCk Hardy
fatally injured here by an explosion
Of nitro glycerine. The men were ped
dlers of small notions and had camDe3
in the woods near here They found
an empty can which they supposed hao
contained maple syrup from the sma
bit OF STICKY substance adhering 70 the
TOP. Marks ga down with the can b.
tween h,a knees and commenced 70 cu'
ont the top 70 a. to transform il into
a water vessel The small portion Oh
The nitro-glyoerine at once expiolel
and Marks head, hands and feet "ei
blown off and his body disembowei,
Hardy. who $50 standing close by ha4
his eyes blown out and the bones ,4
his arms and lees shattered IN q dczea
places. lie died several hours later
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To the Voters 4 King George Co..
| respectfully annouuce myself "a
candidate for Supervisor iu Kappa-
hammock district and ask for yoi
suiIrages al the coming election. III
elected rromis, faithful discharge
oi he duties Of the office.
tI T.. 3. Rawlett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

TO the Voters OF Stafford and King
george Counties:
As the nominee of the Democratic
party Of the county OF Stafford | an
nounce myself candidate for the
Legislature for the counties OF Stat
ford and King George at the election
which takes place OF TUESDAY, Nov.
3, 1903. II elected ! promise you a
faithful discharge of the duties of the
office. ever looking to your interests
and those Of the people Of the State.
Respectfully.
j.. NJ. ZONES.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

Vo fhr Voters of Stafford County.
hereby announce myself IA candi-
dijuto for the Office IT Commissioner
.l ilc Revenue of District No. Stat.
iurl county, Nn. II elected promise
t.r same faithful discharge Of the
cutie, iu thcfuture as in the past.
so ID. W. Coakley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Bic Reward Offered for Arrest OF
Murdcrera.

The various rewards offered for the
discovery Of young Wentz, who oisap-
peared in Wise county, have been consol-
idsted 10 an offer OF 100000 made by
the Virginia Coal and Iron Company
for tbs arrest and conviction OF the mur-
derers or kjdnappers Of young Wentz.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
ICI. D, I'TI.
Stafford and King deorge.

At the earnest solicitation Of my
friends, announce myself a candi-
date for the HOuse of De egates for
King George and Stafford. desire
to STATE briefly three reasons. 1st.
feel ! owe an obligation TO those
friends who called me by such a com
pimentary vote to this office. End,
The next Legislature will practically
be a continuation of the present ses-
sion, which convenes November the
l0thlto finish up its very important
work. 3rd. 70 my friends WHO think
| have served them well, | hope by
experience TO serve them better
Respectfully,
I'd NJ. X. Lowry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Fire at Virginia Beach Destroys Five
Cottages

But for the work ol the crews from
three life.saving stations the entire sum
mer resort Of Virginia Beach with its
two large hotels aud h8i hundred or
more costly homes, might have b-en q
mass Of charTed timb-rs and aches Sun.
day night As IL is, FIVE cottages were
destroyed aud many thousand dollars
,ost with no insurance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
10 tho Voier. Of King Georee.

To the Voters Of x ing George.
announce myself a candidate for
the Office oi Treasurer ol King (ipore ,
at the approaching election and so-
iicit your votes II J am elected I
promise faithful discharge of the
duties of the Office.
Respectfully,
J. T. Minor. Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
eminent.

Christian people all over the coun-
try viii hear with sadness the news
of the death OF Mrs. Spurgeon, widow
oil the great London preacher, Chas.
II. Spnrgeon. She died 10 London
On Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Tn Tho Yoters Of kim Ge,r,e.

To IHc OItrs OT hIug Urlr[r.
| hereby announce myself candi-
eate for the Sheriff Of King George
county, subject TO the Democratic
primary 10 be held on Saturday, Oct.
10, 1903 II elected ! promise YOU n
faithful discharge Of he duties Of tie
Office. X, specially,
K. L. Owens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

The maneuvering OF troops and
the sham battle at Fort Reilly, Kan,
is reported to have had the appear
auce OF real battle with all OF the
dash and excitement of such an oc-
casion. The umpire, Col. Wagner,
stated that the fight was so sharp,
and the men so gallant on both sides,
that only actual war could have told
the victory 1t is especially men,
toned that the colored troops
fought well. That will sound iamil-
lar to the old Confederates who had
the patience to read the reports OF
Union commanders as TO the part
their troops took in battle during
the Civil war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
NOTICE.
Five Farms For Sale.

have five farms for sale Two Of
them are situated Ola the Rappahan-
mock river and three on the Ridge
Road in King George county. Two
of them are located Oh creeks and
afford fine duck shooting All i've
have GOOD timber and fne farm land
For further particular and prices
write
. te.iin 9. j. Burks. igo, va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Oct ,, 1903

To The Voters OF III K George.
ain n candidate for the Office Of
Treasurer OF King George county, Il
the election which takes place / uC y
day, Nov. %. 1903. IT YOU elect Inc |
will endeavor 10 discharge The duties
OF the Office 10 the interest Of the peo-
pie Of the County and state in al i'm
partial manner.
Yours very respectfully,
+. W. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

NuLrFNnFNT CANDIDATE FOR THE
LEGISLATURE.
To the voters OF the County Of Spot
.ylyania and City Of Fredericks-
burg.
respectfully announce myself a
independently candidate for the House
90 Delegates for the county Of Spot
syivauia and city OF Fredericksburg.
Should IL be your pleasure to elect
m- ar the coming election. November
b.. 1913. promise faithful discharge
of the duties Of said Office.
Respectfully,
n 81 nick iusqu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To tbe Voters ui Caroline County.
ain u candidate for the office Of ON.
missioner u The Revenue ioT Port Royal
Mngi-teriti Disfrlrf. ~ tgruliu, county.
and will be- grateful for thc v0t,s nrd 10.
iluencr OF all Of ny ifencs. romi-inp, il
elected, nflithiuland impartial Discharge
oi thu duties Of said uilir. Snuhd bonn
nations for said office b. made by IRA.
mary ur otberwi-r. ! nm subject To- %,
action Of the Democratic party Of m!
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

Irthr N.ters 81 Stafford County.
hereby announce myself ~ candidate
.r Treasurer Of Stafford county aud so
Ic.t Your support pledge myself II
lI.ef.f. 90 perform the dnti,s oi the Of
.i.- 60 thr b. 80 Of my ability. and to give
u lhcm m, personal attention. Flee
tt1r Noy Bird. 1903
"a ". d. r. amy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

1t is said that the field laborers Of
Spain get from twenty TO twenty
eight cents "a day for labor and
board themselves. The American
would never he able to understand
how that could be possible in this
eOuDtrV.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

Do tho Voters Oi stafford County
SO thc earnest solicitation of my
.Ieuls ! announce myself candi-
.ate for thr oficeof Commonwealth
Attorney 800 the election which takes
r.nrc ou Tuesday. Nov. e, 1908. and
t-k your support lfelected prom
1885 DO thful aud impartial discharge
cd fhp duties oi the office.
respectfully.
r. Weldon Rcrrey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
oct. B. 1908
To The Voters Of king Cfeorge.

To The Voters Of hing George:
] respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office Of Supervisor
OF Potomac district at the election on
Tuesday. Nov x. 1903. II elected my
best efforts will be given 10 the duties
Of the Office. Yours etc.
c. W. Purks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
september %, 1903.

To The Voters Of Spoteylvania:
a. the request OF a number of my
friends. have decided TO withdraw
10y resignation, offered September
Court. az Treasurer, and respectfully
announce myselfa candidate for re
election for said Office. II it be your
pleasure 10 re-elect me, / promise to
serve yOu 10 best Of my ability.
Very. respectfully,
w. q. billiard.
I.t - fUIl 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

The election is almost upon Us and
although in many OF the counties
the Republicans have made nomina-
tions, and In many Others there are
independent candidates, there has
been but little campaign work done
Outside OF a few OF the leaders in the
State we have had no speaking I'M
less it has been done by the candi-
dates themselves or local county
leaders. About the only men OF
prominence who have been on the
stump are Senators Daniel, Martin
and Representatives, Swanson apd
Flood. II Others have appeared on
the hastings we failed TO notice it,.
Represe NATIVE Rixey has been reg
uler attendant at courts, and has
played the agreeable with the mass
es, but be has not taken the stump.
But Rixey is in it for life or until he
tires and retires, and the necessity
for mending fences does not exist
with him as it does withsome Others,
and it is likely that his still hunts
have been more beneficial to the
legislative tickets in the counties OF
his district than his public sDeakiDg
would have been. IL may be that
our public speakers are resting and
getting ready for next year, when
the food gates will be opened and
the State set on political fire such
as has never before been known,
when the Presidential, Senatorial
and Congressional canvasses will be
on and the campaign will be red hot
from start to finish
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

lp tie Voters oi Stafford County:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection a. Common
t.tIiu'- Attorney OF Stafford az the
lection io De held Nov. 3rd, 1908.
so O.. b Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Lot 3.

Misses Patent Vamp Sandals, wei
800, our price - Cents.
Child's Colonial Ties, were IS Cent
our price. ls Cents.
Child's Sandals, were - Cents, OF
price ~ Cents.
We are giving great rednc-
tiOns I'm all Summer Goods.
Clothing, Ladies Waists, I'M
wear, Hats: Boys Washable
Suits and Waists, Satchels,
Trunks; in fact, there is "a
saving Of money Oh every
article in our great and varied
stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
Having learned something OF the
duties Of the Office of Commissioner
Of the Revenue for st. Georges Dis
trlct and thanking you for past IA
vors, again ask your support at the
election November 3, 1908.
td 7. p. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
r. III Int.r. Of Stnnord.

| 1922" 'IfI~ Ni NAAihIfts
AZ the request of many friend,
announce myself an Independent
aliidai. for supervisor of HARDWOOD
district. stafford county. II e.cctcd
! promise to discharge The duties of
tlr Office faithfully, impartially AID
economically and also 10 pay special
attention 20 the working Of the roads.
John r. CHARTERS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
" D. Ramy.


rn ihe Voters oi stafford County:
b g fn Announce that ! am u candi
inif Tor reelection Co thr ullice Of County
treasurer iiit bee your pleasure To- re-
t!.ct mo promi-c "a faithful performance
nl che dntie7 ~ the position a. In the
rHst respectfully rolrr 10 the Auditor
ODD Virginia. sud the several ounty Boards
Hs o. my past management Of the office
Henry q Chesley
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

This IS all the electlonccrinc ! pro
pose To do. Election Nov. Yrd. la03.
Respectfully,
Geo r. BoulWarr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

Wanted.

Amtn Of small family to
take charge Of l50.acre fam IN
KIM George Must be capa-
b G and vii recommend d
Salary, $2j per mouth nd
oisc t. 1--we in Address
w. W NJ,
Care Free Lance Ollice
Oc27-2t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
oct g. lg0..

70 the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
respectfully announce myself as
candidate for the off: Of Sheriff Of
Spoisylvania, and promise n faithful
discharge Of the duties Of the Office il
10 shall be your pleasure to elect me.
James p. TURNKEY.
Sept. Il. 1903. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To the Voters OF Caroline County.
hereby announce myself cnndi-
date for the office Of Commissioner OF
The Revenue for Bowling Green Mag
isferial District and solicit Your sup
port. promising If elected TO dis
charge the duties OF the Office iin-
partially. November 3, il election
day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

respectfully announce myself u
candidate FOR Supervisor Of Port
Royal Magisterial District, Caroline
comfy. Va. subject 80 any netion of
the Democratic party. ana rfomi.c %
elected 10 discharge the duties at the
office to the best OF my ability /
respectfully ask The support ofall the
people of the district.
Nv. &C.. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

10 Tie yot-rs OF aqua District. stat.
ford CO.
40 the rfque.t Of friend. | amour Q
myself can filate for supervisor oi
,quis District
r. A. Hill.
Sept &c 1909. ID
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

20 the Voters - Caroline.
am IA candidate Ter the office 81 Com
missioner Of the Revenue lor Port Royn.
Magi-terial District. n elected PROS.
ise "A faithful and Impartial uisrlhrue q.
the duties u the oilirr. most respect
fully solicit your VOTES ono Influence.
i T. Washington.
au2 NoOdiufd p, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
LIVERY FOR SALE.

Having determined GO change oar husi-
nfss. We advsriise all a. our Livery Ont
d for sale. including Is horss bearse
carriages, wagons bIggies. harness etc,
inclu Ing good will Anyone desiripg a.
engag- in the livery bu.iaess thi- is d
frat class opportunity, as we have
large trade. u-,. .oo
lu'psprr Va.
Oct 9Th. 1903. Nv.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To The Voters OF ST. Georges Die
trict. Spotsylvania County:
respectfully announce myself o
candidate for Commissioner of Reve-
nuc for ST. Georges District to he
voted for at the election Nov Bird,
o. And should it be your pleasure
90 elect me. promise yOn 10 give
my personal attention to all matters
pertaining 10 said Office. Soliciting
your support,
Respectfully yours,
NJ. l.. Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Caroline.


At the earnest solicitation OF a
plumber of my friends | have CON
sented to announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Supervisor for
Port Royal Maeisterial District Of
Caroline county. Va. / think the Of
fee should seek the man, and II my
think / am the man. !
will thank them before hand, and
promise if elected to be a servant of
the people to the very best of my
ability; II they think otherwise, will
respectfully submit to their choice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

j. r. BroaflIs,
Rappahsnnock Academy, Va
August LIST. 1903. Ia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

"The mental strain and respons'-
bility incident 20 caring for himself
have also been significant factO7s.
Being OF an emotional and impress
sionable temperament, the wear and
tear Of excuses and the pressure Of
excitement may have been too much
Tor the negro. Heredity, formerly
not factor. Is now a predisposing
cause. OF the 80 patients received
during the yeor. physical i'll heal,h
was assigned as the cause OF insanity
in 30 cases: domestic trouble, 36,
dissipation and vicious habits, 81;
religious excitement, 23, and the rest
60 various causes. No patient had
collegiate education. 7 per cent had
a common-school education. 40 per
cent. could simply read and write,
and 53 percent. were ilii-erate, mnDy
not knowing even the alphabet
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

TO the Voters of stafford County:
For thc past four years ! have
served You leaF'ossiy and impartially
sheriff J again ask your votes for
reelection at the election which takes
place ou Tuesday, Nov. 3. 1903. II
elected ! promise YOU faithful dis
charge of The duties Of the Office.
respectfully.
Walter Wamsicy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
Robt $ Grnvatt-


To theNotersof Caroline County, w.:
| respectfully announce myself "a
candidate for the Office Of Cor mis-
sioner of the Revenue for Rcedy
Church Magisterial District. Caroline
county, Va. and earnestly .iicit
your support and influence. pr0mis-
ing ifclccted 10 faithfully discharge
the duties involved 10 the sest OF nay
ability.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
You're faithfully.
g. l.. Kennedy.

r1 thc Voters OF Stafford County.
J here n annourr myself "a candidatr
'lr fhr flee of Commissioner Of the Rev
aur % District 80. ]. II Stafford county
elected pronii-- t. discharge the do.
its of thr office 90 che best II my ability
3 -o..rf YOUR support AZ the coming,
.ci1u II-sdAy. Nov. 3 1908.
Yours truly.
,i j l.. Guul1in.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27
IS THE COLORED RACE DEGENER-
ArING?

Or. Drewry, superintendent OF the
Central State Hospital for the insane
at Petersburg. which is for the col
ored population, has made quite an
exhaustive report Tor the directors OF
that institution, which is worthy OF
consideration. IL is a report from
gentleman who is thoroughly ac-
ouainted with the subjects OF which
lie treats, being theauthoT OF several
works on the subject. and therefore
What he says may be taken ms Che
opinions and expressions OF an eN-
pert.
Oneofthemost interesting features
Of the report is that part relating to
the increase Of insanity among the
negroes OF Virginia. With reference
to this he says.
FROM the best available iniorma-
ton insanity and tuberculosis were
almost unknown among the autebel-
lum negroes. In 1850 only 23inSaue
negroes we're in the Virginia State
Hospital In 1870 there were l23.
Today there are1.O1l lulS6Othere
was one insane negro to 900 ul the
population. in 1870. oueto 5000. in
1850. one to 1900; in 1890, one to
$50; in 1900. one to Ola From
1890 to 1900 the population III
creased 30 per cent, while insanity
increased % per cent.
The following is the ratio OF the
white insane: 1850, one to 500 Of the
population; 1900. oueto $40 From
1850 to 1900 there Was II per cent.
increase in insanity among whites,
% per cent. increase Of number in
hospitals. luGreat Britain therA'io
ofiusanity is ouetoeyery 30 persons.
"The increase OF insanity among
The negroes, in my opinion, is ia "
great measure "a result as well rs AZ
indication OF progressive race degen-
Grafton. During slavery the negroes
we're under strict but kind discipline.
md moral, regular habits were in.
forced. They liyediu cleansurround'
incs. we're well led land nourished ami
comfortably clothed, livedsysteml'ic
lives. were free from mental worry,
anxiety and responsibility. With
emancipation cameuubridled habits
passions, designations, excuses and
violations Of the laws % health, anc
as consequence the negro soon he-
gan 10 lose vitality. HIS cons'itu-
zion became weaker and he became
a more ready prey % diseases such
as insanity and consumption.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

l0 tho Voters Of stafford County:
hereby Announce myself "A candidate
Or The office of sheriff Of stafford county
gnj -ul.rlr your support ! pledge my
,..i. 3D. elected, 10 ptriorm the duties Of
f'r ollie. impartallly, without fear o.
.t'of. and give my best ability To the
barge I'D The responsibilities Of the
.h.r Election roesday November 3rd
1903.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To the Voters Of the County Of Spot
sy.vania;
IannOunce myself a candidate for
the Office of CoIlmonwealth's Attor-
ney for SpOtsylyania county, TO be
voted for at the election to be held on
the 81 day Of November. 1903, and, if
elected, promise a faithful aud i'm
partial discharge OF the duties Of the
Office. respectfully,
Elliotte II DeJarnette, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

Your obedieut servant.
=. e.. Bowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-27

To the Voters of Spotsylvania:
At the earnest solicitation of my
friends annouce myself a candidate
Tor the Office of Sheriff Of Spotsyl-
vania at the election which takes
on Tuesday. Nov. 3, 1903. If elected
promise you to discharge the duties
of the office impartially, without fear
or favor and to the best OF my ability.
I'd. II. A. Garner.