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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
lE1TER FROM DR.. c. r. MASSEY
He is Opposed to Increasing salary
Of Spotsylvania Supervisors.

spotsylvsnia, Va, Jan. %, 1904.
To The Free Lance,
I see that Hon. Nj II. Dickinson has
,ntrod need q bill in the Legislature to in
crease the pay OF Supervisors OF spotsyl-
yania county. desire to say ! am OPP
oossd to any change in the pay OF Super
y,sora and hope the bill will not pass
during my term Of Office. | do not wish
nv salary increased. | am In favor Of
reducing ell expenses and improving ouI
roads Very respectfully,
c. r. Massey, NJ. ID.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
SMALLPOX IN STAFFORD
IT'S AT THREE POINTS IN THE
COUNTY.
The Cases Guaranteed and Every
Preeaution is Being Taken.

Stafford H, Jan 2S. 1904
The Board of Health OF Stafford coun,
ty has requested a meeting OF the Board
OF Supervisors OF Stafford county next
Wednesday, February 3, 1904, to eoun'
sel and assist them in their efforts to
eradicate smallpox, which has broken
ont in three localities in the county '-one
case near Mount. one near Rectory three
at the camp of Smith ( ABORT, contrsc-
tors, Brooke. Local quarantine has been
ordered at all three points.
The residents of the respective LOCALITIES
are very much stirred up. Every proper
measure will be taken TO safeguard the
health of the people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
DAMAGE SUIT SETTLED,

The Case Of Mr.. c. n. Hurksnp
AGAINST n, F,a p. r. r. viii Not
Be Tried.
The case Of Mr.. Charles ii Hurkamp
against the X. F ( =. r Il. 10 recover
damages for injuries suffered 10y them OF
his valuable horses in railroad accident
which happened to the car here In when
the horses had been placed to be taken
TO Atlantic City last July, has been
amicably settled and will not come up
ia court. The horses injured were among
the best of Mr. Hurksmp's fine string
and two of them were already priz win
ners. The terms OF the settlement have
not been made public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
Timetable No. IA.
In effect at l a IN. May Sth. 1903.

Connections as Fredericksburg with Re- +.
AP.R R., and Weems Steamboat 20. Az
Orange with Southern K and ChesspeaAe
Ohio r. K. ,,,,,- "a
The only line TO the Chsneellors'ille AND
Wilderness Battlenelds. 49,
a. Nh. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
Finch Party.

Mira A. W. Embrey gave a very pleas
ant finch party Wednesday afternoon
from 3 to 6, to number OF her friends.
Delightful refreshments were served
There was no prize.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
DIED IN BALTIMORE.
Miss Fannie Berry. Formerly OF Stat
to,d. Suocumhed to Typhoid Fever.

Mas Fannie Berry, daughter OF Mr:
and Mrs. W. It. Berry, OF Stafford, died
~ typhoid fever In Baltimore on January
"a aged 10 years. The remains were
taken to Brooke Monday and inferred 10
the family burying ground Of Mr.. j. W.
Payne near there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Mr.. Yes Chancellor Slips on Icy
Pavement and Fractures His Hip
Mr. We. Chancellor slipped on the icy
pavement near his residence IhursoSy
night and fell heavily. The accident re-
,nIted in bis right hip being badly broken;
Dr.J. +. Tompkins was called In and
rendered necessary attention.
The many friends Of Mr.. Chancellor
wish him a speedy recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

Of the Conway, Gordon & Garnett Nation
Al Bank at Fredericksburg, in the ota'e
Of Virginia, at the close OF business
January %, 1904.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
BIB RY.
Mr.. Roach's Store in Stafford Broken
Into.

The store-house of Mr.. Lindsay Roach,
across the Free Bridge, In Stafford eoun-
ty. was broken into at a late hour Wed
nesday night. The robbers made their
entrance by forcing the front door open
with crow.bars. The money draw was
broken into and about 81 In change was
taken. A number of bottles OF liquor
with Mr.. Roach's name on them, were
also taken. There Is no clue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
SERIOUS ACCIDENT,

Mr.. Cooks Hand Had To Be AmPu-
tated,
Mr.. Cleveland Cook, Of Spotsy lvania
county, while shredding fodder WedDes'
day. got his right hand caught 10 the
machinery and severely crushed. Hewas
brought 10 the Mary Washington Hus-
pital. where Dr. J. n. Barney found 1t
necessary to amputate the hand above
the W fet
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
HAD PASSED THE CENTURY
MARK.
.Iohn Terrell Lived to Be io5 Years
Old

.Jobn Terrell, highly respected color.
ed man OF Spotsy lyanie county, died at
his home Tuesday, aged lOa years. Inc
funeral took place from his late home
Thureday afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

Miss Bertha r. PeRke, Braddock
Heights. and Miss Sadie l.. Lewis, Del
Ray, are the guests OF Mr.. John r.
Gouldman and family,
Protr8cted meeting commenced al
Goshen in Spo'sylvania county Sunday
The pastor, Rev Decatur Edwards, is
doing the preaching
Mr.. Aubrey Hawkins, of Richmond
has been Speeding several days nj TIE
home OF his father. Mr.. John Hawkins,
in Spotsyvania.
Miss Jennie Pritehett. who has been
nursing Miss Maude Embrey during her
recent Illness left for her home ia Rich
mond Monday.
Messrs. Cartright 4 Davis have com
pleted laying the defective places IN the
granolithic sidewalks put down by Ton
tractor GUIDE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot q Garner and
children. OF Washington, are the guests
of the formers parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. W.
4. Garner
Mas Halle Gatewood. who has been
the guest of Miss Nora Goolcick, returned
to her home in Alexandria Monday.
Mr.. VIM. Male. of Washington, spent
Sunday in the city. the guest o! MIR. A.
Randolph Howard.
Mr.. W, A. Payie, of Crest. stafford
county. was in the city Monday and call
ed at this office
Mrs. James T L4ytOnRnd son, Vivian,
are visiting relatives near Locust Grove,
Orange county,
Prof. Robert c Renle, Jr. has returned
90 his duties 8t the Miller School IN Abe
marie.
Mr.. and Mrs q Frank TimherlHke
and children, have returned from trip
% Atlantic City.
Emma Jackson. eoluTed, died Mt her
home, in Caroline Sunday. aged - years,
Miss Joanna Mcdonnell has returned
from months visit 90 Old Point.
Judge A. W. Wallace left Monday Tor
Baltimore on IL business trip,
Mfr. r ,bArt Taylor. OF Pittsburg, Is in
the city visiting his parents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
BOARD OF TRADE ELECTS OFF,
GERS.
Mr. Henry Warden, of This City,
Member of Executive Committee.

The State board of trade, 10 session at
Norfolk, after disposing imany material
matters. elected officers, and decided to
meet next year Il place 20 be selected
later by the executive committees.
A resolution providing for the esta6
lishment OF board Of claims To be Ap-
pointed by the executive council was
adopted, and this board will dispose OF
all complaints OF overcharge and demur'
rage made by Virginia shippers
The officers are AS follows; President
John b. Primer, Suffolk; vice Presidents
Thomas \. SOuthgate, Norfolk; James
K. Gordon, Richmond, and II. b. HAr'
low. Alexandria. Executive council, |.
II. Harris, Blackstone; John Donovan
clifton Forge; + II. AGREE, panyllle
Henry Warden. fredericksburg; W 3
Upshur, Newport News; Mt. Patterson,
Petersburg; J, Davis Reed, Portsmouth,
Il. Is. Jacobs. Roanoke; Michael kivlig'
han stanton: NJ Leterman, ChHrlottes
vile, and +. +. Rogers, Berkeley.
At the meeting of the executive council
following the adjournment, Mr., H. A.
Dunlop, of Richmond, wAa reelected sec
rotary and treasurer, and 1t was decided
20 hold the next meeting OF the council
at Charlottesville Sept. II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Richmond, Fredericks.
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect May 29th. 1904.

LEAVE NORTHwARD.
G.09 A. NJ. daily, Stops on signal 81
Occoqusn Sundays only.
s.34 A. M. daily. Stops at Alexandria
10.4l AM. daily. Stops on signal at Lee
land, Brooke, Aqua, Wide " ater, Ried
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone, Negley
Occoquan, Lorton. Accotink, Franconia
Seminary and Alexandria.
LAB p NJ. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria.
$40 z. NJ. daily. Stops on signal al
Brooke, Wide Water, Quantico, and
Alexandria.
1901 p. NJ. daily. Stops at AleXan
dria. Stops on signal at Oec0quSn on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK,
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich.
mond accommodation. Makes all stops
6,2l A. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal at Wide Water
Summit. GuineAs. MOOdsl8ne. PenOla
Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and Glen Allen
Sundays Only; and at Brooke Milford,
boswell and Ashland daily,
9.4S A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Makes
local stops on signal.
1928 +. NJ. daily, s A L. train. Stops
on signal at LortOn and 0ccOQuan Sun
days only and daily 1T QuantieO, Milford
boswell and Ashland
5.26 z. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train Stops at boswell and Ashland.
639 Z. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal
S.37 Z. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops AT boswell and Ashland
on signal
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
4. 7. NJ. daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg 6.33 y. NJ.
NoTE-Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
Z. Z. COX. Agent.
W.D. DUKE, c. W. CULP, W. Z. TAYLOR
Gen. Man. Asst Gen. Man Trai N1D
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
is YOUR PROPERTY INsUREof

II not, and it lies in King George
Essex, MiddleseX. Mathews, Glouces
ter, WestmOrelapd. Northumberland
Lancaster or Richmond counties, in
sure it in the Northern Neck Mu
tual Fire Association. The cost ID
only one-half Of old line companies
No stores or shops are taken
Only first class risks, like dwellings
barns, furniture, vehicles, farming
impIements,e etc.
A postal will bring full particulars
Write the Association, Iryington
Va, orr. K. Campbell, Chilton's, Va.
agent for the upper Northern Neck
or Waller j. Parker, agent Mount
Landing, Essex county, Va. Judge
John c. Ewell, President; Asa s. Rice
vice President; W, Med. Lee, Score
tary; DIR. w. j. Newbill, Treasurer;
Rev, f. W. Claybrook. Thos. NJ
Arrest and John A. Palmer, Direc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
JOSEPH JEFFERSON LONG a
MASON.
Made Life Member Of concordin
Lodge. Baltimore,

Joseph Jefferson, the renowned actor,
has been q regular member Of CuncOrdia
Lodge No. II, 4. f. and A NJ, If Balti.
more, for more than 30 years. Bad GER
tiiicate handsomely engroseed aud IRAN
ed has been prepared, honoring Mr.. JEFF
lersOn with life membership ut that
Lodge The certificate WAS forwarded
here To Mr.. ". L. H. Barrett, of BRlti-
more, who is visiting Capt. X. G. Shen-
ton and family. Mr. Barrett is Senior
Warden of the Lodge and 1t became nee
essary for him to sign the certificate a.
one Of the officers, Mr., Barrett married
"a fredericksburg lady and iswell known
here The certificate was examined with
interest by q number Of Masons of this
city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
LOST HIS PocKETeooK
1t Contained sac in Money -Colored
Boy Who Had $40 Suspected Of
Finding IL.

Deputy Treasurer j. L Bullock, OF
Caroline. while IN route 10 the city Fri.
day, lost his pocketbook containing 500
in checks and currency of which Sl9 was
currency. Just after he missed IL two
colored boys psssed him He went back
to look for the book, but did not lind 1t.
tie suspicioned the hoys and on reaching
the city secured the services of Officer
Tansill. who found the boys. He de-
mAnded TO know where the pOcketbook
was they had found They denied all
knowledge of it. lie searched them and
found more than $40 on one Of them.
GA being asked where the money ceme
from, he said it belonged to his moth r.
Officer ransiil took the money and locked
both up until Bullock went to Caroline
to see the mother. who stated she had
given the boys only two dollars. She
came 70 the city with Bullock Friday
night. Tansill still retains the money
and n warrant in detinue has been served
on him TO show whose money 1t IL. The
case will come up Friday, sept :. The
b lys have been turned loose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
STAFFORD.

The Toluca and fredericksburg Tele
phone Line-Chartsr Secured ana
Contract Let - Commissioner o.
Revenue Has Completed His Books
For l9OA-BoErd of Supervisors
Fishing and Fox Hunting Othsr
Noton.
Stafford c. I'll Va, August 9th, 1904
The Toluca and fredericksburg Tele
phone Association have filed their char
ter with the Corporation Commission
and have let to contract it's line from
GRrrisonyille to fredericksburg. 40 TAI
AS the same applies 60 furnishing and
erection of poles, digging Of holes, etc
After that il done the strinPing al wirt
will be small matter.
Mr. Ivan Green, who has had charge
Of the T. f. mission within the last three
months has returned home He expects
20 attend the Theological Seminary, near
Alexandria, this fall 90 complete biz
studies
Miss Birdie Pollard. Of Baltimore, IL
visiting the family Of Hon. ~ X Lowry,
at Brooke.
Miss Mary h. Green paid Washington
flying trip this week, and brought
back to her home As "A visitor htr friend
Miss Nettie Bervlry,
pienics and festivals are getting to be
too numerous 90 mention.
Mr. and Mrs. W W Bryan and their
daughter, Pearl. who have been visiting
relatives here for the last weeF, went
from here Thursday to Harwood to visit
the family Of Mrs A, l., Bullock From
there they will return to their home in
Wilmington, Del taking in Washington
en- route.
Mr.. +. T. Dun, Senior Vice Depart
ment Commander. Department Ol Ohio.
g, A, r., of FIndlay, Ohio, paid the Court
House q visit Thursday on legal bust
ness. Mr.. DON was one OF the first sol
diers wounded during the Civil war He
enlisted under President Lincolns call for
three months men and was bayonetted
through the knee in a skirmish on the
KsnawR River. West Virginia. Alter his
wound had healed he Joined the cavalry
and served until the end. Mr. Dun Is II
courteous gentleman. and we hope 20
see him here again.
The Circuit court sits September ! ,,
1904. lst day. chsncery causes PAD
day, criminal causes; 3rd day, common
law causes The juries have been sum.
moned accordingly.
Miss Louisa Stone qualified in the
Clerks office yesterday AZ executor OF
Mrs. + +. Withers, deceased.
Mr.. X. l.. Fritter arrived from town
day before yesterday with bran new
wagon, on each side OF which he adyer-
tises himself in large letters With his
megaphoue and bell and his mule, Beck
he should have all his customers at bic
beck and call, certainly.
The Commissioner OF Revenue, district
No. 2, has completed his books Tor 1904,
and sent same 10 the auditor.
Board OF Supervisors met last Monday
Commissioners were appointed TO view
Sherwood Forest road and 70 view pro
posed change in road at Arnold Cross
ing by F. 4 p. K r., and report
Rev. e. L. Potter il conducting a pro.
tracted meeting at Antioch.
Some OF our boys went fishing at Coal
Landing Wednesday and returned with
good strings OF bass.
Messrs. BureaugRrd Dye. Floyd Luns
ford, j. l.. Berrey and T. Moore took
fox hunt Thursday. The spots were
two fox brushes. Whether the foxes
were captured, deponent saith not
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Tried Before Justice Waller.

Elizabeth Minor and James White
were before Squire j. d. Waller Satur-
day morning, charged with stealing corn
belonging to Martha Watkins. Squire
Waller discharged Minor and sent " bite
to Jail for 30 days. An appeal was
taken and he was released on bail for
his appearance at the next term OF the
Circuit court of Spotsylyania. Mr.
Frederick W. Coleman was counsel Tor
tho arpuaad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Tbouoht We Had Stree. Cars

Two ladies, former residents Of this
city, who keep in touch with our pro-
gTesr by taking TIE Free Lance, arrived
here a few days ago. They had read OF
many improvements in sidewalks and
streets, and had received the impression
that we had also street cars. They say
they looked forward on their arrival to
a ride to Falmouth bridge aud then ex-
ppcted to walk across and Yitw FRl-
mouth. the place where they were born.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
In Orange.

A delightful card party was given at
the residence of Mr. r. o. Halsey. at
EverOns, on Thursday night Of last
week. ia honor OF his guest, Miss PiPpin,
of North Carolina. Among the guests
were Misses bradbury, Wambersie. Mar
garet Taliaierro, Beale, Dunn, Cross, Car
RE Bruce Morton. Willie Moore, Hunter
TaIiaferro, G. c. Talisferro, Jr., Barclay
Tallaierro, v Shackeliord, August and
Ernest Wambersie, Dunn, Todd, Newton
Marshall. Th0s. Bradbury, Geo, Morton
and John Crenshaw. Miss Bdra Brad
bury won the fcst prize.-Orange OBJ
server
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Political Speaking,

Hon. W. A. Jones, Democrats candi
date for reelection to Congrrrs, will
speak at the following places and dates
Gloucester C.. H.. September 9th.
Bowling Green. September 18th.
Mathews c. H., September 18th.
Saluds, September 9th,
Spotsylvsnis c. H., October Bird.
Heathsyille, October 10th.
King & Queen C.. H., October l |.
Tsppshannock, October 18th,
MOntrOss, October oath.
Announcements for the Eastern Shore
counties will be made later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
sPoTsYLVANIA REPUBLICANS
Delegates Elected 20 Congressional
convention-No . CeIersd Voter
Present at tho Mass Meeting.

The Republicans Of Spotsylyania coun-
" met in mass meeting at Spotsylvania
Court House on Saturday, County
Chairman Vim } Butzner presided and
:. A Orr was secretary. chairman
Butzner stated that the meeting was TO
elect delegates TO the First District Re
publican Congressional Convention 20
be held at Tappahsnnock, Aug. 3lst-
Delegates were elected as follows; X, {.
Blaydes, s. A Orr. James N. Jet, Chae,
K. Andrews; alernates, 4. Wall-r, f. d
Young, James e. Butzner, and Clarence
Rhodes. The meeting was isirly well at
tended. but not a single cOlOred voter
WAS present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Rcv j. p Smith, Jr., ReeeIvss a caIl

Rev. Mr.. J. p. Smith, Jr, son OF Rev.
DR.. James Z. Smith, of Richmond, and
grandson OF Major and Mrs. J, Horace
Lacy, OF this city, has been called TO Ok
ford Presbyterian church, in Rockbridge
county. Several weeks ago be preached
in Oxford and made such a favorable
impression that the call was the out
come Heis an slumnus Of the University
OF Virginia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
culp,p.r Farmers Hold Picnic.

The farmers OF Culpeper county had theiI
annual dinner and picnic on the Irvine
farm recently. A bountiiul dinner wal
served and the crowd was large. Con
eressman John F. RiXey and Mr.. Alder
Bell made addresses Mr. RIxey spoke
OF appropriations Of the government and
showed that those for agriculture were
lees in proportion TO those of other de
partments. Mr.. Bell said the agricul
tnrsl class are now, a. ever heretofore
the real embodiment Oi the patriotism
aud home OF the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds of North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed'
Shingles, Lsths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
Lime, Cement, Caffeine Plaster, Plasterine
Hair, Building and Paving Brick, lin
and Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Dryer Yarnish
and Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
of all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
BuilderB' Hardware OF all kinds, Tar
Roofing. SheathiRg Paper and fine Brick
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Ptps. {. ROLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

The Mccall Patterns are che only pat
terms made with perforation, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste OF
material. No other pattern has this iea.
ture. For sale at Lowery'a- Fashion
haata free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Miss Henry Weds Mr.. Henderson

Mr.. Jack Henderson, OF Orange, and
Miss Dorothy Page Henry were married
at Wildwood, Clarke county, last week
Rev. J. p Engle officiating. The mar
rage was great surprise to their many
friends. Miss Henry's expert riding was
one OF the features OF the Horse Show
held here in June. Mr.. Henderson deals
in horses and ia also fine rider.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate OF Jno. A. Armstrong, de-
ceased, all those owing bis estate will
come forward and settle. and all those
having claims against his estate will
present the same properly authenticated
Tor payment Alvin T. Embrey.
a29 lW4w.s2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Public Schools.

The Public Schools OF Fredericksburg
will open for the next term on Sept. 9TH
1904 The enrolment will be as follows
1st day, resident pupils of last session
2ud day, new resident pupils.
Bird day, nonresident pupils.
81. Quinn, Clerk Of School Board.
$40 31.s2 l30.s3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Shnrtin His Accounts.

E. III. Partlow freight, ticket and ex-
press agent. az Cslyerton, has been
placed in the jail at WarrentOn charged
with being short in his accounts.
The shortage Is placed at S657.oO.
Partlow is a young man with wife and
children. The former spent Sunday IN
Jail with .-Warrenton Virginian-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Thiais Your Chance

Rev. Herbert NJ. Hope will conduct
a second excursion to the Worlds
Fair by way of the Scenic @. & o. on
September 10th. The necessary ex-
pense of this trip will be within
$45. For full particulars write to
Herbert NJ. Hope, Room 36, Mer-
chants National Bank Building,
Richmond, Va. 25a10t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Fair vlsl,ors Decide To Wes

Mr.. Irving p. GsudiDg and Miss India
W. Burnett, both OF Hanover county,
Va. visited the Rockville fair Thursday,
and incidentally procured q marriage
license and were married by Rev. s. r.
White.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Monument DWELLING

A Confederate monument will be IN.
yelled ON the field OF the second battle OF
Manapas on Tuesday next. the 42d ami
versary OF the battle. Gov. Montague,
Judge McCebe, OF Loudoun. Mr. Thomas
II. Lion and Others are expected to de-
liver addresses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
BuPiedi in Memphis

The remains OF MIR. Ernest e Johnson,
well known here as a former resident,
who died several weeks ago, near Grand
Junction, Colorado, an account OF whose
death was published In this paper, were
taken to Memphis, Tenn, and buried by
the side OF his father In that city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
POO 600 Pound. Of Wool Wanted

will pay the highest cash price for
wool delivered at the mill during the
coming season. See me before making
sale. John C. Melville, Manager OF the
Melville Wooden Mills Co., Fredericks-
bure. Va. mchS-8 m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
BASE BALL.
fredericksburg Team to Play Irving
ton, kilmarnock, Port Royal and
Ashland.

The fredericksburg baseball team will
leave here Tuesday morning on steamer
Caroline for points ON the K5ppRh8n-
mock 60 play series of games
IL is under the management of Mr.
Clearance Il. Howard. aud the following
compose the team: Fred Spicer, Cap
tain; Bell, Finnigan, Patterson, &. ".
Hehin. NJ. Franklin, W. Marshall, NJ.
Smith, Doug herty and Smith
They will play IrvingtOh on Mednes
day. kilmarnOck Thursday, Port RO! al
Friday and Ashland saturday.
The proposed game with Waraaw haf
heen CANCELLED
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

Ben Belt, son OF Townsend Belt, Of
i.oudoun county, was kicked by colt In
the mouth aud eight teeth shocked out
He swallowed five OF the teeth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

A good home for good cook. II
married can furnish husband work
on farm. Apply to Chas. h. Hur
kamp, BoscObel Farm, Fredericks
huro Va