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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
STAFFORD.

Mrs. Julia Chatters no Better Mr..
L. Heflin Taken Suddenly ilI-Dam :
age by the Mad Dog-Farm Notes,
Etc.
Berea, Va Feb. 10th, 1904.
There was preaching at B.rea last
Sunday by the pastor, Rev. e. W. Brooks
Owing to the inclement weather an 40
much sickness in the neighborhOod there
was a small attendance.
We regret TO state that Mrs Julia
CHARTERS il very i'll at the home OF her
son. Mr. C. J. CHARTERS, and the family
have the sympathy Of her many friends.
She il highly esteemed Christian lady
and her illness has caused much anxiety.
MIR. f.. e. Blake, OF Washington, is Wis
iting his mother near Berea.
Weare sorry 10 learn that Berea neigh.
bOrhood will lose one OF ts good neigh
bors. The family OF MIR. Philip Snellings
will move TO a home near Falmouth In a
short time.
Another said affection has entered the
home OF Mr L. Htfin. near Bsrea He
had been cutting wood and upon enter
ing the house when he came to dinner he
was taken suddenly i'll and fell to the
floor. Ii il feared he will have stroke
Of paralysis.
Colds and coughs are very prevalent in
this neighborhOod aud seem To be in
nearly every home.
The mad dog has done great damage.
In addition to losses already published,
Mr.. Philip Snellings had To kill fine hog
a few days ago The hog had been bitten
by the mad dog and developed hydro.
phObia
The farmers were late last year plough
Ing ana present prospects indicate that
they will he much behind hand this year
The wood question seems to take agreat
deal OF their attention. ".
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
German American Insurance Com
pany, New York.
New York, February 10Th, 100

New York, February 10th, 1904
Rowlett & Goodrich, fredericksburg, Va
The loss OF the German American by
the disastrous conhagrstion at Bslti-
more will be five hundred thousand dol.
lars $500 000), possibly less. This is "a
large loss, but not a disturbing loss com
pared with the compaDy's great fi0sn.
cial strength and it's large business. Our
surplus il 50 ,633 900, gathered together
for Just such disasters as this
Our adjusters are now at work in Bal
timore, and we are DING every thing poe.
sible toexpedite the payment OF losses to
the good Baltimore people, who have
suffered 10 this frightfu disaster might
state that the German Americans Gen.
eral Agent for Maryland has been made
the Chairman Of the General Committee
on Adjustment.
The officers and directors Of the com.
pany have no feeling OF disappointment
over the amount of our loss in this con-
hsgration, butare grati6ed, indeed, that
the German American has this oppOrtu.
nifty to show to the public and its policy
holders that it is proof against any dis
aster which may be expected, and they
feel and believe that the prompt and lib
eral discharge OF our obligations at Bal.
timore, will tend to still further intrench
the company in the confidence OF our
agents and the public.
The occasion certainly demonstrates
that in helong run, the agents interests
lie with companies like our own-strong
enough for any emergency.
Very truly yours,
Vim. A. Kremer,
President
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Goehnauer-C Gibson,

10 the NJ. E. Church, South, at Upper
vile Wednesday the nuptails OF Miss Viz
einia Gibson and Mr.. Brooke B. Goch
nauer were celebrated. The bride was
given away by her brother, Mr.. J. Roger
Gibson, OF Charlottesville, and Miss Helen
Gibson, sister OF the bride, was maid OF
honor Dr. Fred Gochnauer, OF Rich.
mond, was best man. The ushers were
Geo. II Slater, OF Paris, Va; W. Z. Glib
son, OF Leesburg, W. C. Fletcher and G..
f. Frssier. OF Upperville.
Mrs. leila d. Peach artisticslly render
ed selections from LoheDgrin and Men
-delssohn. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Gochnauer left for an extended tour
South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
THE New Judicial System

Considerable confusion seems to exist
in the minds of many persons as TO the
new terms OF court in the various coun-
ties of this section and for the ipforma-
ton of all, we again publish the dates for
terms in the counties forming the circuits
OF Judge John f Mason, Judge It. r. b.
Wright. Judge d. A. Grimsley
Judge j. W. G. Blackstone, Judge c.
E. Nicol and Judge g. 7. Gsrnett We
willcontinue to publish the dates from
time to time until the new system be-
comes more familiar.
Several propositions for changing the
time for holding court 10 some OF the
counties are now pending in the Legis-
lature and II any changes are made they
will be duly noted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
ANOTHER CITIZEN PASSES
AWAY.
Mr.. e. c. Rowe Died Friday Morning
Had Benin V. S. Mail Service
TWENTY Seven Years, Etc.

Mr.. &. c. Rowe Died Friday Morning
Had Benin v. S. Mail Service
Twenty Seven Years, Etc.
MIR. Edgar Cephas Rowe died at the
I home of his son, MIR. James L Rowe, 10
/ this city on Friday tat $50 ia IN from
! the result OF a paraly tic stroke last Mon
day night, aged nearly sixty'tve years.
/ The deceased was a man oi remarkA'
bly Il ne mind and broad information.
He was fluent writer and during his
life contributed articles to newspapers
and periodicals which were always read
with interest He was born in this city
in October, 1899, and wac the youngest
son Of the late George Rowe. lie com
pleted his education at the University OF
Virginia, and practiced law for eeeersl
years. He was 10 the Confederate service
as cavalryman early in the war, and
later transferred to the quartermaster' =
division and had charge Of Federal pris'
oners on Belle Isle at Richmond.
Early in the seventies he held a clerk
ship in the United States House oil Repre-
sentatives at Washington, and Later was
clerk 10 the Senate of Virginia In
TO- HO W hc aNHbihNth ~ hht - - ANhh~
way mail service and assigned to duty
on the Z. F. 4 p. K. r, Marrow Gauge
between this city and Orange &. h.,
which position he held consecutively un-
ill his death Ills wife, who was Miss
Slsdd, OF Richmond. died about two
years ago.
Mr.. Rowe had been in bad health for
over one year. but with indomtable will
remained at his post of duty with the
exception OF "a months furlough. In his
last iluess he was confined TO his room
only five days The deceased was a
brother of the late Mayor A. i. Rowe,
Rev. John q Rowe and II. c. Rowe, Of
this city and Rev r. Semple Rowe, Of
kennedyyille. Md.
Six children survive him. Mr.. James
G. Rowe. Mrs. T.. II. Goodrich, Mrs Ar
thur Il Jones. Mrs George freeman, Dr.,
and Miss Constance Rowe. OF this city,
and Mrs ID. c. Hanson, Of Richmond.
The funeral arrangements will be an
nOunced later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
ELEGANT ENTERTAINMENT.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. 7. Church Receive
Their Friends.

one OF the most delightful entertain.
ments in this city for some time. was
that given by Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice 4.
Church at their residence on Hanover
street Thursday night The game OF
hearts was played, aud the parlors were
beautifully decorated with hearts OF all
sizes and descriptions, making ~ pretty
effect An elegant supper was served at
the termination OF the game.
guessing contest during the evening
added greatly TO the pleasure OF the Oc-
cason. The outline OF the face Of every
one was drawn on large paper by Mr..
Church, from the shadow being cast on
same. They were numbered and placed
around the room.
Miss Mamie Myers secured the FIRST
prize for guessing correctly the create
number. and Dr.. j p. Stiff the gentle.
mans prize Miss Ewens was awarded
the BOBBY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan. 18th, 1904.
LEAVE NORTHWARp.


LEAVE NoRTHwARp.
GOA. NJ. daily. Stops on signal at
Occoquan Sundays only.
$40 A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
1905 A. NJ. Sunday only. Stops on
slgnal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water,
Quantico. Cherry Hill. Negley, Occoquap,
l4orton and Alexandria.
1915 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday
Stops on signal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water, Quantieo, Cherry Hill, Freestone.
Negley, 0ccOquan, Lorton, Accotink,
Franconia, Seminary aud Alexandria.
LA z. NJ daily except Sunday stops
at Alexandria.
6.49 Z. NJ. daily. Stops on signal al
Brooke. Wide Water. Reid. Quantico,
and Alexandria.
1901 Z. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dris. stops on signal al Occoquan on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
so A. NJ. daily except sunday, Rich
o ond accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.2l A. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Grain. Stops on signal at Wide Water
and brooke Sundays only; at Milford,
boswell and Ashland daily, and on sig
nal at other local stops on Sunda, only
9.4S A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1928 i. NJ. daily, S. A. l.. train Stops
on signal at Lorton and Occoquen Sun
days only and daily at Quantico, Milford,
boswell and Ashland
5.26P. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell aud Ashland.
6.39 Z. NJ daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
Oh p NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richm ond
4. p. ~ daily except Sunday, arrives
Fredericksburg 6.33 7. Nj.
&C. COX Agent
w.D. DUKE, c. W. CULP. y. p. TAYLOR
den. Man. Asst Gen. Man Ira Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
fredericksburg After the New State
Normal.

Capt. Terence McCracken, A. T. Rowe
and H. H. Wallace, committee from
Fredericksburg, were in the city yester-
day in the effort TO advance that city's
claims TO the new female normal school,
shortly to be established.
The gentlemen OF the committee called
upon the delegates OF that section, and
also brought with them a neat pamphlet
setting out the advantages of Freder.
icksburg "a q Scholastic Fredericksburg
is the only applicant for the normal IN
the First Congressional District Rich
mond News Leader.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
MRS. MARIA E. eozEL DEAD
Had Reached Age of 81 Years

Mrs. Maria L. Bozsl died Thursday
night at her home 10 this city at the age
Of 81 years. She is survived by five
sons. Messrs. z. + and Eugene b z-l, OF
this city; Ernest Bozel. OF Baltimore;
Lawrence Bozsl, Of Williamsburg, Va ;
William Bozel. OF West Virginia; one sis
ter. Mrs Mamie Brown, OF Richmond,
and one brother, Mr. Z. NJ. Staiars, of
Kentucky. The funeral will take place
from the Presby terisn Chapel Saturday
evening at o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Johns Hopkins Hospita4Loss.

Oae of the most serious lo&es in the
Baltimore fire has fallen upon the Johns
Hopkins Hospital. Property owned by
the corporation within the buried dis,
trict to the extent of about 81, 5000
was utterly destroyed. Fully one-third
OF the annual revenue fos several years
to come, until rebuilding is accomplished
will be cut oil. The institution was liv.
ing fully up to it's income, and it will be
n had blow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Birthday Of Rouss Observed i.

The annual birthday anniversary oil
the late Charles Broadway Bouss was
celebrated in Winchester Thursday by
the Charley Rouss Fire Company with a
banquet and speeches. The speaker were
Congressman Claude A. Swanson and
Congressm an James Hay, Lieut.. Gov.
Joseph Z. Willard, Marshall Mccormick,
of Berryville, and others
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Miss Yates Entertains.

Mis- Lucila Yates delightfully."- enter
tanned a number of her friends Wednes
day evening, from ! to 6, with progress
sive euehre. The first prize was won by
Miss Mary Fitzhugh, and the second by
Miss Fannie Thompson. Dainty refresh
ments were enjoyed after the game
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
DEATH OF A FORMER CITIZEN.
Mr.. M. D. Anderson Dies In Wash
ington.

MIR. f. G Blake, OF Washington, who
is here for few days, has received infor.
nation Of the death OF Mr.. Matthew D..
Anderson 10 Washington, Tuesday, Feb.
10th, aged 20 years The deceased was
for number Of years resident OF this
city. He was only sick few minutes.
death resulting from heart failure. lie
has one brother living, Mr.. X. 7. Ander-
son, OF this city, and one sister, Mrs
Mary A. Blake, of Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
a Road to Jefferson,s Grave

Senator Daniel introduced bill in the
Il. s. Senate appropriaiing $40, OUO for
the com pletion OF the Jefferson memorial
beet lesson road from Charlottesville,
Va, to Monticello, the grave OF Thomas
Taefaraon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
MAYOR M'LANE RESPONDS.
Expresses Thanks For Action of City
Council.

In response to the action taken by the
City Council Wednesday in regard to the
Baltimore fire and the tender Of aid aud
sympathy, Mayor Willis received the fol-
loving tele gram from Mayor Robert
McLane, of that city, Thursday morning:
Baltimore, Nd, Feb IL, 1904
Mayor NJ. q. Willis. Fredericksburg, Va.
Many thanks for kind message OF
sympathy. cannot yet say what assis-
lance will be needed.
Robert McLane,
Mayor Of Baltimore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Administrators Notice.

All parties having claims against The
estate of r. T. Lunsford. deceased, will
present the same for payment, and those
indebted to said estate, will come for
ward and settle same within thirty days
Jno. NJ. Stearns,
A6mr. K 7. Lunsford, dee d
Stafford c. Ii Va. Feb. 10. 1907 II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
The Weather.

Wednesday evening snow commenced
falling and continued during the plight
until It attained depth ofseveral inches
This was followed by clear cold weather
on Thursday morning with the thermom-
eter around 20 above zero.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Lost.

A pocket book containing about forty
two dollars in cash and a number oil val
liable papers. Loss occurred between
this city and old Marshall Mine in the
county. Liberal reward II returned.
Thos J. Hayden,
feb13.8t Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Mrs. Howard Entertains Gard Club.

Mrs. Howard Entertains Gard Club.
Mrs A. Randolph Howard entertained
the Ladies i uesday Evening Card Club at
euchre on Tuesday evening last. Dainty
refreshments were served at the conclu.
sion of the game Miss Lucilla Yates
won the first prize and Miss Mary Fitz
hugh the second.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13

Connections at Fredericksburg with r., +.
a PR. R., and Weems Steamboat 20. AZ
Orange with southern X K and Chesapeake
Ohio l.. X.
The only line 10 the CbaneenorsVille ano
wilderness Bsttlehelds.
EaEyern Standard Time. Daily e1ceptSuh-
dsv W II. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13

A coincident OF the Baltimore Fire
Wednesday fire broke nutin the j. E.
Hurst residence on Cathedral street, Bal
timore, which was extinguished with but
little damage IL will be remembered
that the great fire started in the business
house OF John Z. Hurst 4 Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
vaeeinated 500 Employees Of r. F. q
p. r.. r.

DIR. Crump has returned to Richmond
from trip over the r. F. 4 T. 4 r. He
vacrinated about 800 employees OF the
road.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Birthday Celebration.

Mrs. Arthur Ballard celebrated her 43d
birthday Wednesday, Feb. 10Th. Many
friends were present, Bradley's orchestra
furnished the music and every one present
spent a pleasant evening. Delightful re
freshments were served. Mrs. Ballard
received many handsome presents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
MRS. SARAH JANE HAZARD
DEAD.
She Passed Away at The Home Of
Her Son-in-law Near Washington
Will Be Buried Here.

Mrs. sarah Jane Hazard. widow OF the
late ex-Mayor Josiah Hazard, died
Thursday, Feb. lth, at the residence oil
her son-in- law, Mr. l.. X Graybill, at
Takoma Park. Maryland Shei survived
by one daughter, Mrs, l.. K Graybill, and
four Sons, Messrs. Frank Hazard, OF
West Virginia, Josiah ard C. b. Hazard,
vi Washington, and William Hazard, OF
Norfolk.
The remains will be brought here for
nterment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
DEATH OF MRS. KELLEY IN
RICHMOND.

Formerly Resided in This City-Re-
mains Will Be Brought Here For
Interment,
Mrs. Thomas B. Kelley, OF Chesapeake,
Northampton county, formerly OF thls
city, daughter OF the late Thomas Nichol'
son, died at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
A. l.. sacrey, in Richmond Thursday
after lingering illness, aged 80 years.
She is survived by her husband, mother,
one brother and five sisters. The
remains will be brought here Saturday
at | 40 O'Clock and inferred 10 the GENE
terry. Services will be conducted at the
grave by Rev. H. II. Barber.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
feb13.8t

Don't wait for some one else to get all
the pretty styles In white goods, EN-
broideries, lace and muslin underwear
at G. W. Jones', all on sale now. DO
your sewing now.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
KING GEORGE.
Pleased With Mr.. Raynsr's Election
Entertainments Other Notes.


King George Co., Va. Feb IL, 1904.
Great satisfaction WAS felt in King
George and much rejoicing at the recent
nomination OF Hon. lsadOr Rsyner OF
Mary land, As / :. Senator 20 succeed
Senator McCOmar, Of that State, for MIR.
Rayner il closely ailel 70 the people OF
this county, aud ia deseryedly beloved
and honored by all who know him. As
we rejoice in the high honor so recently
conferred upon him, 80 we sympathize
with him in the tremendous loss he has
sustained by the terrible fire that has
devastated 80 large n portion OF the
Monumental City. Mr. Rayner owned
property in the burnt district Of 3alti-
more, and though IL was insured, the
loss il still very great.
Mrs. Margaret Treakle and her aitrac-
tive daughter gave very delightful
evening entertainment TO number ol
their friends an evening or 40 age. and
was an occasion Of much enjoy mint to
all present. Finch and pit were play ed
and much merriment was OccasiOned by
the games. A delicious supper was sery-
ed. This entertainment wasfollowed by
one equally ~ pleasant given by MIR. and
Mrs. William Montague at their hospi-
table home in the Alden neighborho0d.
After several hours OF social enj y meLt
games, music etc, refreshments were
served in abundance and partalen Il
with zest by the large company present.
Mrs. James Payne also gave another OF
her popular sociables few evenir Y ago,
which was in every way u very de light
ful occasion.
Mrs Mary Evans, All aunt OF Mrs. T.
j largest, has been extremely i'll at
Bleak Hill, the home OF Mr.. T. }. Hsr-
gest, since last Thursday. On account
OF her advanced age her recovery would
be miracle Mrs Evans is from Balli-
more, and was eighty years old last
October
Mrs. kuiauYer, son OF Mr. Charles ku-
iauyer, OF Baltimore, and well known 10
King George, died in Baltimore lat Fri
day and was buried on Sunday. The
deceased usually spent portion ofeach
summer in this county
Mr. Chas. Davis, II Dido, il making
preparations for the approaching car
ming season, and has sent TO a number Of
farmers contracts 10 be signed, stating
the screage OF tomatoes they will cult
vate. terms, etc
Que OF the energetic farmers 81 King
George, has been very successful in
catching hawks 10 steel'traps this win
ter. Since the latter part OF November
he has secured eighteen hawks by placing
a steel-trap on the end OF long pole,
where, in prospecting for food, the hawks
lii and were entrapped.
Grip and severe colds are quite prey
alent in several neighbOrhOOds Of King
George, while other parts Of the county
are remarkably healthy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
SALE OF PROPERTY.

judged. &. Mason Purchases City
Home.
Judge John f. Mason has purchased Of
Miss Mary Green Brown the property on
corner OF Princess Anne and Lewis Ste,
known as the MarJe residence. JUICE
Mason will reside there with his family
during the I'LL, winter and spring
months, and at his country home, 'Shel
burne," in King George, during the sum
mer Terms OF sale private,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
Shingles. Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
Lime. Cement Calcine Plaster, Plastering
Hair Building and Paving Brick, Tin
and iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
TJnseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer Varnish
and Iewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
Of all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
builders Hardware OF all kinds, Tar
Roofing, shesthing Paper and fine Brick
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. (. w. S0l
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-13
Sheep Raising and Dog Laws-Per-
sonal Notes.

COmOrn, Va, Feb. 18th, 1901.
Ii Is very unfortunate to large mum
Der of land owners that dogs eXei such
a potent influence in Virginia p' lItics.
1t Is deplorabIe, indeed, that some Of
the Virginia law makers stand in such
fear, apparently, of dogs that they will
neither enact or defend law to encour.
age and protect one OF the most impOr-
tant industries in the State, sheep raising.
The farmers deserve some protection in
this direction. reasonable anl con-
servetive dog law could not possible
work detriment to any interest or enter
prise 10 Virginia, bnt such law would
positively encourage and make possibly
most important industry from which
a large class OF most deserving citizens
would derive an honest livelihood and
realize thousands OF dollars. The Mat.
thews dog law was satisfactory, though
it could be improved, and yet the Legis
lature undertook to kill this law and
failed by only a narrow margin.
Miss Annie Grigshy, who has been
spending some time with relatives in
King George, has returned to her home
in Washington.
Mrs. James H. Boggs, Of this place
gratefully acknowledges receipt Of cash
contributions sent TO her by friends for
the benefit OF Mr. John King, VINO has
been rendered helpless by long continued
illneaa