The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03


wonderful energy and industry, aud IL il
not surprising that he has succeeded well
in his business MIR. Morrison resides on
Lee avenue. in the southwest part Of the
city, and will probably take an active
part in the Council. Mr. Morrison Ia an
other "lnrmer' member, having some
time ago purchased the fine farm In Spot
sylvania formerly owned by the Int
Oliver Enstburn.
IS. l. WATSON.
Mr.. W. l.. Watson II another new
member and the proprietor I'll the well
known Boston Variety Store. MIR. WIT
son has succeeded well in bis business
and has built up an enormous trade. lie
resides on Princess Anne street, aud hi-
friends expect him To make most useful
member OF the Council,
T.. NJ. YOUNG, JE,
Mr.. f. NJ. Young. Jr.. II probably the
Youngest member of the Council. lie IL
new member elected Mt the last eectinn.
MIR. Young il the manager OF the Nir.
ginin Excelsior Co. one Of the valuable
enterprises uI the city, Of which he IL
making u fine succrsr MIR. Young re-
sides on Main street. aud will no doubt
make all excellent Councilman
d. ". NAsrEEs,
Mr.. j. W. Masters il also "A new mem.
Der. He il successful dealer in railroad
ties aud lumber Mr Masters resides on
Weldon street and II n man Of energy
and thrift. lie il expected to make ii
good rrrurd Ia the Council,
THE OUTGOING MEMBERS.
GEO. ~. WRoTEN.
Mr.. George ". WrOten. who retired
from IN, City Council on August 3lst,
alter a long and faithful SERVER. In the
only iying member uf the body m 1t
Mas constituted in the siNtirE, when the
State WAS turned over 20 military rule
lie was then the youngest member Ofthe
body and served with some Of the best
citizens fredericksburg ever had, among
them homns f. Knox. James II. Brad
les. A. f.. Rowe, j. Il HurkAmp. +. NJ.
RrANtun. " lillian 4. Little, James Mc.
CURE, A. Samuel and Others. Six OF the
members were turned out by the com
handing officer and thsir places Tiled 10y
appointing Fred Iiauman, Eenry Miller,
/. +. skinner. Vim. l. .Irflries and two
Others, all now dead. sir. Mroten hBs
been n Justice Of the Peses and Oversetr
OF the Poor. In 1856 he WAS reelected
20 the City Council, served as chairman
of the Street Committee from 1887 To
1897. aud since | Sg1 he has been chair.
man of the Public Property Committee
lie has served on many other important
committees. such az Water, Light, etc
and has always been AN advocate OF i'm
proyements. having favored such meas
ures as the Free Bridge, Water Works,
city Electric Light, gas ownershiP' sew
ering the city, paving the streets, new
side walks. encouraging new enterprises,
etc. SIR Nroten has bad the satisfac-
ton of seeing most of the improvements
he has advocated adopted by the city.
which il now enjoying their advantages.
Mr.. Wroten has passed his 10Th birth.
day. but age sits lightly on him. lie is
hall hearty. ioyial ana active, and HE
friends wish him many more years oi
happiness and usefulness.
r. M'cRtckEN.
Can't. T. McCracken has "A long record
in the service Of the city ~ member of
the City Council For about twenty-five
years he has, with occasional intervals
been one OF the City Fathers. Tie hae
always taken prominent part in the
debates and has had conspicuous places
on important committees. tie has Tor
some wears been al the head OF the Light
Committee, which has managed the Gas
Plant and the City Electric Light Works
L htsI
Finance Committee Capt McCrRcken has
succeeded in his business and Is regarded
al a level headed, practical, business
man. fl has been prominent figure In
the shaping of measures Tor public i'm
prOyements and has done good service
a. chairman OF a number Of special com.
mIttees. lie has given great deal OF
hia time 20 the affairs of the city and hRa
many loyal friends.
TN. BRENT,
Mr.. r. \. Brent. the wellknown dry
goods merchant. OF Main street, was
elected 70 vacancy In the Council dur
ing the last term, and at the election 10
June lacked only few votes Of being
reelected. Sir Brent. while a member
Of the body only short time, compare
lively. was regarded az a safe and sound
member. He has been very successful in
his business, and during his service in the
Council supported most OF the measures
for progress and public improvements.
+. II. BEyERE,
Capt. F. II. Revere reiires after having
served two terms in the Council. lie WA
elected by good vote two years ago.
Capt. Revere is the commanding officer
Of the Washington Guards, and his mill
tary duties prevented his attendance on
the meetings Of the body frequently. He
served As chairman OF the Fire Depart |
ment and performed well his duties IA a
member OF several other committees
H. LEWIS WALLACE.
MFR. II. Lewis Wallace was elected to
the Council two years ago and declined
10 be q candidate for reelection laat
June. lie has served on several impor-
tant committees. and Was safe aud con.
servative in HRS course as member oi
the body. He il very popular generally
and is at present Teller Of the National
Bank.
THE RETIRING MAYOR AND THE
NEW MAYOR.
VI. g, WILLIS.
Mayor NJ. g. Willis retires from the
May0ralty afier q service OF nearly four
years. He was elected by the Council to
the vacancy caused by the death OF the
late Mayor A. Z. Rowe and reelected in
the general election in 1902 During bis
TWO terms Mayor Willis has made an
excellent record. lie has always been
prompt and attentive in his official du.
ties and has managed his Office well. He
was easily approached by all classes and
gave every one u patient hearing. Untll
the new Constitution went into effect. |
Mayor Willis presided over the sessions
Of the City Council and was always lair
in his rulings. Mayor Willis was mem.
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