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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
Newman Starts a Company.

Walter G. Newman and other capital
lists have recently organized in New York
the Virginia Company, a corporation
with a capital stock Of $4,000, 900. fully
paid. The charter of the company IL
very broad and its chief business is TO be
the acquisition and development OF min
eral and timber lands in Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
WORDS OF PRAISE

They Are Gratifying to The Free
Lance.
The following are some extracts taken
from few OF the many similar letters
received recently by The Free Lance
GROWS ~ INTEREST
A wellknown lady in Essex county
writes:
81 am mure thanev pleased with The
Free Lance. which grows ininterest from
week TO week, and now am pleased to
forward my renewal by check.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
New Weems line soheduIs.

Commencing March 10, Baltimore
steamers arrive Wednesday aud Satur-
day evening; depart Mondaysan Thurs
DAYS at high tide. Steamer Caroline,
from Urbanns, arrive Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday about 6 p. m; de-
parts Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
II a m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15

A lady who recently resided here, now
a resident of New York State, in renew
ing her subscriptions sends a check Tor
two years, when her bill was Tor only
one, which pays her well up in advance,
and says;
please continue to send the paper; 1t
is a welcome visitor at my home "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
AdmlnIstrator,s Notice.

Having qualified as administrator OF
thseestate Of w. Z. Stevens, | hereby
notify all parties owing the estate TO pay
said ind, btedness to me and all parties
having claims against the estate to pre-
sent them properly adiuiieated to mefor
settlement
CT. Purks, Administrator.
m15w4w Igo, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
The ELKs' ENTERTAINMENT.
Members and Guests Have Enjoyable
Evening.


One of the most pleasing entertain
ments Of the season was that OF the
Elks. at their hall on Main street, Friday
night. Mrs. E. c. Ninde and Mr.. Charles
Wright, sang duet, which received an
enthusiastic encore Prof A. B. Bower
ing, in his usual mastery style, rendered
a violin solo, accompanied by his daugh-
ter, Miss Msude Bowering, on the piano.
Mr.. Charles Wright sang tenor solo,
after which DR.. J. Z. Thompson delivered
an appropriate address on the order.
Mrs. F. Alba deCOsta sang solo. which
wa warmly encored. after which the
mock initiation was given-Mr. John
Patterson was the subject ard Mr.. Gus
Dannehl. Esquire. Then refreshments
were served, consisting Of ice cream,
cake, fruits OF all kinds, sandwiches and
coffee. A large number Of invited guests
were pfeeent and all went home at 1850
hoping the Elks would do it again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
For SALE.

dwelling and 2 lots in Fredericks-
burg. and farm contalning355 acres
in Spotslvania county. For further
information apply to s. &. Foster,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Death in Stafford .

Mrs. Bette West, OF Stafford. died at
her home near Hull's Chapel. Stafford
county, Saturday in the roth year OF her
age. She 10 survived by 4 chil'ren. The
funeral took place on Sunday at 2 p. IN.
from her late home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
VIII Soon Begin Dredging

Col e. D. Cole is in receipt OF a letter
from Congressman W. A. Jones, inelos-
ing one from the Corps Of Engineers. 10
which John l.. Grim. the contractor for
dredging in the Rsppshsnnock, is quotei
as saying:
1--WE expect TO start our plant from
PHILADELPHIA about the 18th for Freder-
icksburg, Va. and hope TO be ready for
work by the 25th p"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
2oo. 600 Pounds Of Wool Wanted.

| win pay the highest cash price for
wool delivered at the mill during the
coming season. See me before making
rale. John c. Melville, Manager OF the
Melville Wooden Mills Co., Fredericks-
burg, Va. mcho-6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
LOCKWOOD BANKS IN ORANGE
CLOSE.
Failing offln Deposits Assigned as
Cause.

Cause.
The American Bank, Of Orange G. H.,
made an assignment Saturday 10 j. W.
Morton, David May, and R t " Duke,
Jr., trustees. The officers OF the bank
explained this course by stating that the
deposits had fallen of and heavy drafts
had been made upon them by depositors,
and in justice to the other depositors
they were compelled to close their doors.
AZ far az can be aecertained the assets
81 the bank are supposed to be over
$4,000, due 70 depOsitOrs about $25,
600. so IL is believed that the bank will
pay every depositor in full and large
amount upon the capital stock.
The Bank OF Lock wood 4 Co, at Cor.
donsville, Orange county, has al.O sns-
pended business
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
The Farmers Institute

The following is the program at the
farmers institute 10 be held in the court
house here on Saturday next, March 10
beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. sharp:
MORNING SESSION
DE-. Dick J .Crosby, Of the United States
Agricultural Department, at Washing
ton. Lecture on Agricultural Eduea-
ton" Illustrated by stereopticon views.
General Discussion.
Hon. b. II. Warner, OF Washington.
Address on The Importance OF Cooper
alton in Farming.
General Discussion.
AFTERNOON SESSION..
Dr. Augustus StabIer, Of Mary Wand
Address, What Farmers Institutes and
Clubs Have Done for Maryland"
General Discussion.
Mr.. r II. Miller, OF Maryland Adj
dress. sheep and Cattle
A paper on Profits Of Garden and Or
chard,n by Professor B. T. galloway
Chief of Bureau Plant Industry L :
Agricultural Department, will be read.
Capt NJ b. Rowe will preside and In
troduce the speakers. This institute is
given for the benefit OF the farmers by
the Business Mems Association Of Fred
ericksburg. and the committee In charge
is composed of A. p Rowe, Henry War
den and c. W. Jones. All are urged TO
be prompt in attendance 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15

Connections st Fredericksburg with K, I.
Orange with southern r and Chesapeake
Okfo X. T.
Ths only line to the ChaneellorsVille ana
wilderness BatSlefields.
Eastern standard Time. Daily exeeptSan-
dsT WI RICHARDS. zen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
DR.. r. n. HALL DEAD.

Was Formerly Of Firm, Of John g..
Halls Sons-Men1bsr Of an Old
Family and Life Long Resident Of
This City.
DR.. Robert Rush Hall died az bis home
in this city Saturday evening at I
O'Clock, after a period OF III health ex
tending through several years. he was
a son OF the late John b Hall aud was
born aud raised in this city. Up 10 ten
years ago be WAS connected with the
drug firm Of J.. b. Halls Sons, which
vas established by his grandfather
Elisha Hall, in 1871, and is the oldest In
the State. Owing to the state OF his
health he retired from the firm He was
Christian gentleman ofquiet demeano or,
cultivated tastes, liberal 20 the poor and
TO his church. st. Georges Episcopal, OF
which he wac a devoted member from
early boyhood. Mr.. Hall was twice
married. His fret wife was Miss Lucy
Baskerville, of Petersburg, by whom be
has one daughter, Mirs Lucy Hall HE
second wife. who survives him, was Miss
Maria Wormley. OF this city. She has
one daughter, Miss Sophia Hall
His surviving brothers are Dr.. Horace
B. Hall and DR.. Frank $ Hall, Of this
city and three sisters. Mrs. Mary Gillespie,
of Sistersyille, W. Va; Mrs Elmore, OF
st. Louis, and Mrs. Julia Henry, OF Hail
fax, Va.
Funeral services were held from St.
Georges church Monday at II o'clock,
Rev. ". d Smith officiating. and the in
terment made in the family lot in the
city cemetery.
The pail bearers were: Active
Stansbury Wallace, Z. NJ. Young. Jr.,
o. l.. Harris, Hugh d. Scott, {. c. Row
lett and DR. Myer EckenrOde. Honorary
i. b. Ficklen, Arthur Taylor, DR.. J.
f. Thompson, W. d. Scott, Judge A. W
Wallace. ST. Geo. r Fitzhugh, NJ b.
Rowe, DR.. A. C. Doggett, :. Sydney
Bradford, and james 5. Knox.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15

Judge Jno. t. Goodrich, Frederick W.
! Coleman and William D. Garter began
the taxing of dispositions In the Shiloh
Baptist Church suit at the Clerk once
I of the Corporation Court on Monday
/ The dispositions nov being t.ken are 20
I be used asevidence in behalf the plaintii'
/ Heblow, and other
G. W. Jones Grand Easter Opening be-
gins Thursday night from 70 ~
/ o'clock. You may wander at WIZ
! through this great store. Noeoo1s sou
that night One grand vision OF beauty
In dry goods and millinery. Everybody
! invited.
Smith Byrd. wellknown and aged
colored man, was paralyzsd on Satur-
day and died Saturday night at an ad-
vanc0d age. The funeral took place
Monday evening.
Thursday night, March 18th, from ;
| 10 will be the beginning OF Jones MILL
merry and dry goods opening. No goods
sold that night No such opening OF dry
goods or millinery has ever visited our
community.
Rev. DR.. James 7. smith Of Richmond,
preached morning and night at the Pres
byterian church Sunday. Large c0nRre
cations were present at both serv ees.
DR.. r. B Carmichael Of Washington,
and Mr.. c. b Carmichael of Baltimore,
spent Sunday here with their father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin, the gamest OF
birds, have arrived. This is regarded as
a precursor Of spring
Mr.. Roy Richards, of Orange, was in
the city Sunday.
Mr.. John T. Donahoe was in Washing
ton Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
A GOOD PAPER.

A prominent citizen of Orange county
says:
Enclose you will find my check. II is
a good paper. Let il come.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15

TN SPITE of the poor wheat crops the
| Deering Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable,
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath of complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money ard brains can
buIld. Everybody in touch with Freder-
icksburg knows the history Of the Hqsker
and Shredder businessl last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where others
failed. Deering Corn Haryesters gave
satisfaetion last year, they are better now.
When YOU come 20 town call. and see US
and let us talk Corn Harvesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support. we are.
Yours truly,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
For SaIs.

A good farm in Spotsylvanis contain
ing 22I acres; well fenced and well
watered. For INSTRUMENTATION apply
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15

II. |. Oswald,
ScreamerVille, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15

Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30

TO All Persons Whom II "


Notice is hereby given, that the un-
dersigned, Erminie Hersh. guardian OF
Russell Hersh, Florence Hersh. Joseph
me Hersh and Arthur II. Hersh, minors,
VIII make application to the circuit
court of Rock Island county, at "A reg
ular term thereof. TO be held ut the
court house in the city OF Rock Island
IN said county, on the first Monday OF
January, \. u. 1905, being the second
day thereof. for an order and decree OF
said court, directing her as said guard
ian to sell the following real estate be-
longing to said minors, much
thereof as shall seem to said court to
the interest of said minors. situated in
the county of Rock Island. and state of
Illinois. to-wft:
The west forty (4O) feet of lot one
q. and all of lot two CD. in block one
to the city OF Rock Island:
The undivided one-ffteenth U-15l
part of the south forty t40) feet of lot
two CD, in block twelve G2). i'm the
Old Town Of Rock 1salnd, in the city OF
And the undivided one-fifteenth Old
part of the west half G-2), OF the
southwest quarter U-D. of section
twenty eight 12S). in township seven
of the fourth ca principal meridian.
All of which property is subject to n
dover right in the undersigned, Err
mimic HerSh. the mother of the said
deceased.
Said property to be sold for the sup
port and education of said minors. and
for the purpose of investing such OF the
Immediately requisite for said support
and education i'm other real estate, or
of otherwise investing the same.
Dated Nov. is. \. II. 1904
ERAfINIE HERSH.
Guardian of Said Minors.
James +. Murphy. Attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
Administrator. Notice.

Estate of Corinda DeVoe, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will APP
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island. at the Feb
ruary term. on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediS tie payment
to the undersigned
Dated this 10Th day of November. A.
ELLA A SIEGRIST
Adminfstr atrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court of Said County
The Rock Island Mutual Building, Loan
& Savings Association VS.. Frank Il.
Gemeinhardt, Philip Warren Gemein-
Clarence Raymond Gemeinhardt and
frankie II. Gemeinhardt.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of decree of said court. entered in the
above entitled cause on the 9Th day of
November. A, d. 1904, | shall on Satur-
day: the 9rd day of December. A; y.
a m. at the east door of the court
house, in the city of Rock Island. in
said decree: sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand. that
certain parcel of land situated in the
county of Rock Island and state of IL
Beginning on the west line of For
tieth street produced at n point three
CSI5.5O) feet north of the south line OF
the north ten G0) acres of assessors
lot twcnty-one cd. in the northwest
corner of section number six co. In
one % west of the fourth (4th) prin-
cipal meridian, thence run north on
said produced line forty-seven go
ty-nine G39) feet to point three hum
dred and siXty-one and fifty hundrcdths
(361.50) feet north of the south line Of
forty-seven (47) feet. thence east one
hundred and thirty-nine G39D feet to
the place of beginning to be known as
Der two 90 in University place. an ad-
dition to the city of Rock Island
Dated at Rock Island. Ill. this 18th
FRANK Ii. KELLEY.
Master in Chancery in and for Rock
Edward si'v II. Guyer. Complainant's So
licitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
Executors Notice.

Estate of Mary \. Git. deceased.
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed eNecutriX of the last will and
testament of Mary \. Git, late OF the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois.
deceased. hereby gives notice that she
VIII appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court
room. in the city of Rock Island. at the
January. 1905, term. on the first Mon
day in January next. at which time all
persons having claims against said es-
tend, for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated this Sth day OF November 1904.
JENNIE DENOE.
ENecutriN.
Marion r. Sweeney. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30

A syndicate of English capitalists is
engaged in an endeavor to promote a
market in the United States for the
silks made chiefly from wood pulp.
SAYS the New York Press. This prod
uct is principally obtained in South
America. Paraguay furnishing a large
supply. The vegetable silk has its orr
gin in trees and is readily adaptable to
native looms. The woven threads are
superintendent. which process pre-
sents n silky finish resembling mercer
lied goods. For several years past this
glossy material has been sold in piecs
lengths to the upholstery trade, by
which IL is utilized for filling purposes.
The selling test of artificial silk for
cravats is anxiously awaited by New
York manufacturers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
LEGAL
Executors Notice.

Estate of David Call deceased.
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed eXecutriX of the last Will and
testament of David Call. late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
viii appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court
room. in the city of Rock Island, at the
February term, on the first Monday in
February next at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are request
ed To make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 29th day of November. a.
ID. 1904. ELLEN CALL,
ExecutriX.
James +. Murphy, Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
LEGAL.
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS
In the Circuit Court of Said County,
In Chancery.-No. 540S. Foreclosure.
The Rock Island Mutual Building, Loan
q Savings Association vs.. Kneut
Kneutson, Theresa kneutson and
John r. Tappan.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a decree OF said court. entered in the
above entitled cause on the 5th day of
November. a. II. 1904, shall on Satur-
day. the Srd day of December. A d.
1904. at the hour of ? o'clock in the
afternoon. at the east door of the court
house, in the city of Rock Island. in
said county Of Rock Island. to satisfy
said decree. sell at public auction TO the
highest bidder for cash in hand. that
certain parcel of land situated in the
of Rock Island and state of IL
linois. described as follows:
Lot number nineteen Cl9l in block
one hundred and seventy (1aO), in the
town of East Moline.
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this 18th
day OF November. \. ID. 1904.
FRANK H. KELLEY.
Master in Chancery in and for Rock
Island County, Ill.
Edward II. Guyer, Complainants So
snst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court of Said County
In Chancery-No. $40. Foreclosure.
The Rock Island Mutual Building. Loan
x Savings Association VS.. kneut
Kneutson, Theresa fneutson and
John +. Tappan.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of "a decree of said court. entered in the
above entitled cause on the 5th day or
November, a. ID. 1904, i shall on Satur-
day. the 3rd day OF December. A. D.
1904. at the hour of o'clock in the
at the east door of the court
house. in the city of Rock Island. in
said county of Rock Island. to satisfy
said decree, sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand. that
certain parcel of land situated in the
county of Rock Island and state OF IL
Iinois described as follows:
Lot number twenty GOD in block one
hundred and seventy G70), in the town
of East Moline. 49,,
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this 11th
day of November. A. -. 1904:
FRANK II. KELLEY.
Master in Chancery in and Tor ROCK
Island County, Ill.
Edward II. Guyer, Complainant So
1icifOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
A RAJAH HIS eENEFACToR.
American Doctor Asked tn Enter Ma.
tive Potentate's Service In India.


DIR. c. A Fowler of Kittanning. Pa,
recently returned from St Louis mys-
titled still. but covered with presents
de has also promised to remove to
India within a year TO become private
physician to Rajah Tipe Sahib, a dig
nitary OF whose existence DR.. Fowler
was in complete ignorance until some
days ago when lie was confronted with
the rajah's courier in St. Louis, says
the New York Times.
Eleven years ago. while in Chicago
attending the Worlds fair, DIR. Fowler
was instrumental in saving the foot of
a young foreigner who had been tram
pied on by a camel. The lad. who ap-
peared TO he a Hindoo, pressed ON the
physician n medal and took in ex-
change the physicians card.
Some weeks ago Dr. Fowler received
a copy OF n western paper in which
appeared an advertisement asking him
to call at the Indian embassy ut st.
Louis, bringing with him a medal
which had been given him for services
at Chicago in 1893 by young native
OF India. The doctor hunted up his
medal and hurried TO ST. Louis.
There he received presents from the
Rajah Tipe Sahib. who il seems was
the lad whose foot he had saved at
Chicago. The Hindoo dignitary hoped
that the American doctor would ac-
cept his poor presents and would come
to India 10 live as his private physi-
clan. The presents are worth about
$4,000. DIR. Fowler will go to India
April l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE - Cheap. show cases. wal
cases. counters. etc. at the Rock Isl
and Regalia company. opposite post
office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
FOR RENT-ROOMs.


FOR RENT-Five unfurnished rooms.
Inauire at 1910 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


WANTED-By Jan. l. house or Nat OF
1--WE or six rooms. for small family.
state the improvements and rent. Ad-
dress w. w" care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Charles Titterington, Sr.,
deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned executor of the estate OF
Charles Titterington, Sr., deceased, has
this day filed his final report and set
Element such in the county court of
Rock Island county. and hearing on
said report has been set for Dec. %,
1909. at o'clock a. m, at which time
persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto, and If no OBJ
jections are filed. said report Will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for an order OF distribu-
tion. and will also ask to he discharged.
Rock Island, Ill. Nov. %. 1904.
FREDERICK TITTERINGTON.
Executor.
Jackson. Hurst & Stafford. Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Wilfred p. Lauriault, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap.
pointed administrator of the estate or
Wilfred p. Iauriault. late of the county
of Rock Island. state of Illinois, de.
ceased. hereby gives notice that he VIII
appear before the county court OF ROCK
Island county, at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island. at the Jam
uary term. on the first Monday in jan
uary next at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend FOR the
purpoSe of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
D. 1904. JAMES +. MURPHY,
4 4 isf z a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-30
Thousands Cured.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has
cured thousands of cases of piles. 81
bought box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve on recommendation of our drug
gist," so writes c. II. LaCroix. of Ia
valia, Tex. "and used il for stubborn
case of piles. 1t cured me permanent
~" Sold by all druggists.