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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
CITY DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE MEETING

4 meeting OF the above named com
mittce was held Monday night at the
Mayors Office. Col. T. d. Cole. the chair
man presiding, Mr.. W. d. Scott, secre-
tary.
After considerable discussion IL was
decided not 10 assess the candidates lor
the primary election expenses, but To
rails. the amount necessary by suOscrip-
ton. 4 committee was appointed to
solicit subscriptions and raise the needed
funds The present Democratic election
Judges were chosen tu act in the primary
election. and they will be paid the same
amount they receive for their services IN
the general elections. They are:
l'pper Warl-G. W. shepherd and ).
II. Reae clerks, Il. II. Carmichael and ;.
b. Quinn.
Lower Ward-A. NJ. Garner aud Geo.
Freeman. Jr.; clerks. +. III. Ball and j.
NilmOW Cox.
In addressing the committee Capt /.
McCrackcn announced that he would
not be- n candidate Tor the nomination
for the House of Delegates
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
ADDITIONAL STAFFORD VOTERS

The following list OF names have been
orden a PLACED ON the list OF qualified
voters in Stafford county by Judge Ma
son. il appearing the same were omitted
when the list was made up by the treas
urer. tn wit: E.. 4. Bolts. W. ;. Combs,
II. 4. Cooper. l.. 4. skinner ". T. Wat
son. Ensta,-. Bryant. Eddie Is. lleilin. e..
:. Hefin. Samuel Heiiin and Peter Helm,
white. and John Baalam, colorcd.
In making out the list, the treasurer
and his deputies overlooked them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
VIRGINIA NEWS

Colonel +. Webb Maddox. of Fauquier.
is reported ~ dying at his home near
Marshall.
Thursday. July 20. the Seventh Georgia
Regiment will have r~union nc Ma
uassas lasting two days.
4 marriage licensr was issued in Baltl-
mon. Monday To Charles d. Garrish and
Theresa Hoffman. Of Lancaster county
Oronr. won tn. first OF n series of three
pomrs from the Kentucky University
Monday at Orange {. II. hy the score oil
q to 2.
DIR. VIM. II. Lyme. who died at the
Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Sunday
aged ~ ycnrs, was native OF Orange
county.
4 convict who escaped Ia Richmond
while working in Library building, ex-
changed his stripes ion $40 suit ana
Panama hat belonging To someone in
the building
I'm the second of the thpe games be
tween the Kentucky University and the
Orange team on the latters grounds
Tuesday. the score was ) 10 Il in favor
Of Kentucky.
Charlottesville Lodge Of Elks laid the
cornerstone Of it's new home Monday.
The address was delivered by Captain
Nicaiah Woods. The home when com
pleted will cost about $50, 600.
Ex-Governor VIM. +. Cameron OF
Petersburg. who il spending the summer
in Louisa county, has written letter
condemning the action OF the Supreme
Council. Royal Arcanum, IN increasing 10
heavily the assessment rates on tue ON
members Of the order.
4 returning Norfolk and Western ex-
cursion. carrying nine coaches ! Daded
with messengers from Norfolk, hlehInohd
and Petersburg, was wrecked TUESDAY
ot Prospect. Six coaches were thrown
from the track. Only three persons were
/ hurt. and these not seriously.
If is stated that when Congressman
Slemp and Collector Summers applied III
nerson To Commissioner Of Revenue
/ Yerkes for permission To remove the
Office from Alexandria to Abingdon, the
r.,fusal was 50 positive that another at
tempt will probably not made Tor some
time.
Passed Assistant Paymaster ID. W.
Nesbit. L. $. navy, Of Warrenton, has
L.en assigned by the bureau OF naviga-
ton to be paymaster on the yacht May
flower. which il being fitted mp Tor Russian
and japanese entertainment Of the peace
Ienyoys when they reach the United
States.
Two deaths from smallpox have DC
Cured in Richmond. -Four patients wen
discharged from pest house Wednesday
and there il one new case. The type o.
fine disease il virulent. Excitement j
bich hut physicians are in control oi TIN
situation. They urge that every pre-
caution he taken against the spread o
the disease.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
CAROLINE
Entertainment at County Lins-HandSOne Sum
ReaIlIed-Dr. Smith Improyine-ProtraCled
Meeilhe-PersohalS.
Croxton. Na.. Jnly l0. lNO5.

Croxton, Va. July 10, 1900.
The Polk Miller entertainment AT
County Line church ON the evening of the
14th was quite SUCCESS The church
was we'll filled with an apprciative
audience. who thoroughly enjoyed Polk
Miller, and from entrance Ices and re-
freshmenis the handsome sum Of S1I.3J
was realized
Capt E.. T. Smith returned Sunday
from Tunnelton. ". Va. lie found Dr.
Smith very III, but hil him much i'm
proved. aud on fair Iuad 10 recovery
DR. Smith and his wife will nturn to
Caroline M soon rs hr X able. and n
main here through next winter.
Mr.. II. +. billiards. twin daughters.
who have been quite sick. anrlmproying
Protrnrted meeting II being carried on
AT Rrhoboth church this week, with all
day services. The presiding elder DR..
Whitley. was there on yesterday, aud
Mr.. Early il aiding Mr. Forester, the
pastor, with the meeting.
Misses BESSIE lloliaday and Emma
Smith. Of Lewiston. and Hon. u. Il.
Powers. .Ir.. Of Port Royal, were GUESTS
of Miss Clara l.. Smith for the Polk
Miller entertainment.
Mr.. T. Is. Gill. OF Bowling Green was
guest of Capt. {. T. Smith Monday
Miss Eva Smith returned last week
from lengthy visit To her sister, Mrs.
Hillary Fitchett Of Townsend, Va.
Miss Annie Wright. who has been Wis
ting Miss Clara Smith, returned sunday
To her home in Bowling Gnrn.
Mr.. e. e. Chewing spent Monday III
Richmond.
Mrs Hillary Fitchett and LITTLE daugh-
ter. Salie, Of Northampton county. an
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs 4. &. Smith.
Miss Miriam Ryland. little daughter Of
Rev. and Mrs. j. ) Ryland, who has
larn quite sifk, Is improving.
We are glad to report that MR.. E T..
Smith IL getting better,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
Schedule in effect Nav 2Sth, 1905
LEAVE NORTHwARD.

LRAvK NoRTHwARD.
coo A. M. daily. Stops on sigma
ut Occoquan Sundays only
s.S2 AN. daily. Stopsat '-Nsudrla
1889 A. NJ. daily. Stop "a slgnai
at Iceland, Brooke, AQuin, Wide
Water. Ried. Quantico, Cltrv Hill,
Freestone. Negley, Occoquan. Lor
ton, Accotink, Franconia, Seminary
and Alexandria.
1.4S P. NJ. daily EXCEPT Sunday.
Stops at Alexandria.
Gas p. M. daily. Stops on signal
at Brooke. Wide Water Qua"tico,
aud Alexandria
9.59 = NJ. daily. Stops AT Alex
andria. Stops on signal AT OccOquai
on Sundays only.
LEANR SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. nj. daily except Sunday
Richmond accommodation Makes
.ll stops.
6.2I A NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast
line train. Stops on signal at Wlde
Water, Summit, Guinea, Woodslane,
Penola, Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Alien Sundays only; AMI AT
Alexandria, Brooke, Milford, boswell
and Ashland daily.
ASA. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Makes local stops on signal.
l999P. NJ daily, 5. y. l.. train.
Stops on signal at LOrton aud Deco
quan Sundays only, and daily
Alexandria, Quantico, Milford, Dos
well and Ashland.
5.26P. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops At Alexandria,
boswell and Ashland.
639 p. NJ. daily. Makes local stop
on signal
sos p. 81 daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. stops at Alexandria, boswell
and Ashland.
Accommodation train leaves Rich
mOnd y. NJ daily eNcept Sunday
arrives Fredericksburg 6 33 p. Nj.
NoTR-Time of arrivals and de
psrtures and connections not guar
anteed.
&. G. COX. Agent
vi DUKE. C. W. GULF. W. =. TAYLOR
tisn. Man Asst ten. Man. Trai. Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
TOBACCO NOTES

j. NJ. Bell, OF New London, Caroline.
and his brother j. W. Bell. OF Central
Point, have sold in Richmond somr ol
the finest tobacco raised in that section.
j. NJ. BELL received an average oi $50 Tor
one lot. his wrappers selling rs high n
500.
Z. 5. Beasley aud j. l.. Chapman, Of
Caroline, are used with the outlook
for this years crop in their county.
Planter Martin, Ut Caroline, nsrlyrd 500
for SOME 81 his tobacco.
Planter Grant. ul Louisa. says the cut
worms arr doing great damag' To the
crop la his neghbbrhood. lie received
IN average of So for some ol hlS tuhar-
90 sud la klchmOnd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT

one Of the most delightful entertain
ments OF It's kind ever held IN this neigh
borh1od was held at "Santcc, the beau
timl home Of Mrs Robert Gordon M
Caroline. II was in the naturoi lawn
iete. hut different from most such affairs
I'm it, many features The Collcgc Orrhe~-
ira from this city furnished delightful
music and charmed every one by tie mn
diiion oi popular air. throughout the
evening. "Santer." always beautiful.
never showed to better advantage than
if did i'm the moonlight. and every guest
enjoyed the OCCASION 20 the uttermost:
Supper was served for the benefit ol
Grace church and over so was realized.
\ large party of Fredcricksbnrgrrs was
present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
MAJOR JeFFERYS CONTRIBUTOR
TO CONFEDERATE HOME

NJ. NJ. Jehrrys. OF fredericksburg. is
the guest uf Mrs. D. NJ. Burgess He
was United States soldier during the
Confederate war. hut * the man who
gave thu first money 10 the Home Tor
Needy Confederate Women. Of this city,
in 1897. He will be shown over the
Home by "A committee of ladirs.-lsich-
mond News Leader.
Major Jefferys il the efficient superin-
tendent Of the National Cemetery at this
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
vAIrABLE FARM FOR SALE.

That very valuable small farm about
mile from fredericksburg, in Stafford
county. being part of what is known AZ
the Washington Farm, containing l32
acres with dwelling, &c, thereon. There
is sufficient timber and wood on TINS
place to pay for it. acknowledgements
as a home or as an investment. For
further information, apply to
Wv John T. Goodrich,
iv2OJ2w-s2w Attorney for the Owner
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
CAPT. RANDALL HELD
FOR GRAND JURY

At the conclusion 81 the coroner, en-
quest in Washington over the body Ol
Crowley, colond, former inrman on
steamer E-trlle Randall who either fell
or sprang overheard Friday night and
Was drowned. the jury returned a YER
diet recommending that Capt. Harry ).
Randall be- held for the graudiu jury. Capt
Randall. who has brn IN custody since.
gave s. 400 bond Tor his appearance. II
j. alleged that Crowley. who could not
swim. either irl or jumped into thu river
while being purruel 10y Captain Randall.
who. tits claimed sought Ia punish him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
ROWIett & GOOlrick
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed ana
undressed, Shingles, Laths, SASH
Doors, and Blinds, Lime. Cement
Cnlcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint. Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
q ass and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all kinds. Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe ana
Fire Clay Pipe. h. ID. JULIE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
NOT A CANDIDATE
CAPT. McCracken Will Not Be In Legislative Con.
test.

Capt. r. McCracken, OF this city, has
for some time been regarded as proba-
ble candidate ior the Democratic nomi-
nation for the House of Delegates from
Fredericksburg city and Spotsylvania
county. but he has determined not To en-
ter the contest and has 81 announced To
his friends
He received many assurances oi sup
port both here and in Spotsylymla
county, but decided that he did not care
to enter into a scramble for the n0mi-
nation.
DR. G.. r. Massey. OF Spotsylyanin, and
Mr. q. X. Swift. of this city, have each
notified the comnittee OF his candidacy.
Capt. DcJarncttc is sick. but may notify
the committee later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
ORANGE PRIMARY

As announced in the last issue oi this
paper. Capt e.. e. Taliaierro was numi-
mated over Mr.. q. W. Pannill in the pri-
mary election in Orange county last Sat
urlay rs the Democratic candidate for
the lIousa. of Delegates in the coming
election in November.
The vote was small and 10y precincts
was ~ follows:
Observation-Disclosures II, Pannill g..
Orang, 'faliairrro III Pannill e.
l.ahon-Taiaierrn III, Pannilln
Observation-Disclosures !, Pannlll -,
Locust TalIaierro ad. Pannill !,
Gordonsvill,-Ta liaierro 90, Pannill Il,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
CORPORATION COURT
Special Grand Jury-Hary BrasdOn Indicted.

The special grand jury composed ofthe
following gentlemen-Robt. c. lSale. X.
+ Bozel. ". #. Dix. l.. b. Rose. j. VI.
Goldsmith. \. D. Tapscott and ii. II.
.Johnston-brought in true bill against
Harry Bragdon for entering the stor
house OF Mr.. J. W. Adams on the night
of July 18th. The ease will be tired
.July 18th. The following yenire VIII be
summoned: Jas. r. Layton, }. Thrown,
Geo H. Morrison, 4. Is. Jones, {. Z.
Rowlett. +. W. Mills, S. h. Eastburn. +.
l.. W. Green, II. b. Lane. II. II. Gfavatt'
r. d. Smith. b. l.. Ieavell. }. W. Cox
". f. Moncure and W. l.. Brannan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
THE HOT WAVE

The heat continues intense. The
weather bureau announces that there II
no prospect yet of let upin the extreme
heat. The entire country, from the MIS-,
sissippi Valley to northern New England
and the Florida coast, IL swelterng un-
der the tOrrid wave.
Not for four summers has there been
such weather ~ this. There have been
prostrations OF heat in nearly all oi the
big cities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
DEATH OF A CHILD
YOU'VE Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Thornton Dies
In Orange County.

The young son OF Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
p Thornton. Of this city. died Sunday
night at Barhoursville. Orange county,
when. Mr.. Thornton family Is spending
the summer. The child was only about
one wear old and died Of gastric collie.
Mrs. Thornton and children leit here
only last Friday !or Barboursvlle.
The remains were brought here Tues
day afternoon for burial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
LOCAL OPTION
Election to be Held In Orange Friday, September
1d 1905.

\ petition having been circulated IN
TAYLOR District ui Orange county, wlrh
embraces Orlug. AMI GordOnsville, with
the requisite number of petitioners oh
tanned ior "a local option election, judge
ID. T.. Gnm~b.y has ordered that SAID
election he. held un Friday. September ]
Ifn-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
STATE FEMALE NORMAL SCHOOL
FARMNILLE, VA.

The state offers ir,~' tuition for worthy Young
women Who wish To pnpan theh's'"'s W.
teacherS. rt.-,,,ra
Liberal Courses In l.auguage Literature
science and Manual Arts M.
strong professional Course with Norman lra'n'
ing. ,t.s -, bost
teatur, OF MODERN EDUCATIONAL hQt ~
urNr arr Ia ~. ready for the next session.
The Faculty has been strengthened hN ihe mp
pnlntmeut 81 several graduates from Fh"'"F
American Universities.
session begins September 9Th. Catalogues sent
On application. ,,,,,N pros
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
APLEASANT STRAW RIDE

In very pleasant straw ride Monday
night were Misses SUSIE BoughtOn, al
Alexandria: Amelia Eta, Of hronkland,
u. G.: Hattie Whitchouse, Susie White
hous.. Elsie Iragiun, Nnnie hicr. Eleanor
Howard. Edna Fairbanks. MrrSrs.
Willie Cole, llaudr Foster slmon hlrsh
and Grorp. ScOtt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
JUDGE MASON MUCH IMPROVED

A phone message from King George
the welcome information that
Judpe John f.. Mason il much improved.
The cafbuncle ON the back OF his neck ~
rapidly passing and the poison OAK rs
disappearing. Judge Mason IL walking
around and hopes to be able to resume
his official duties in a short time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
RESIDENCE For RENT.

A fist class three story residence, with
all modern improvements, in most de-
sirable neighborhood. Can be @rn at
any time. Possession given aiterJuly /,
1908. For terms apply to Dun Green
je24-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
FlRST-CLASS BOARD AND LODGING

Mrs. j. +. Monroe has opened n first
class boarding house at BIB Commerce
street. She has everything new and OF
the best. Meals at all hours and snaeks
when ordered. Cool, airy rooms, FUR
nished with latest style iron beds. The
fare is first-class. Come and see toryour-
selves. Remember the place, 3l3 Com
merce street, Fredericksburg, Va.
fljeS-2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
SALESMAN WANTED

Wanted, an experienced dry goods and
clothing salesman. Address stating age
experience, with whom employed, neon
fldence. and salary expected, I. .. BOX BOX
134, Culpeper, Va. Jio-'''
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
FOR SALE

One eight II. p. steam engine, one grlst
mill with two sets Of runners, fifteen
acres of land known rs the Long brallch
Mill Tract. There are good Indications
of gold on this land. For information
write 10 W. Is. Shackeliord, COakley' : I.
n Stafford rounty. Va. lj27-2m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
LANDON CALLAHAN
,,r,,, su,s,rok. and His Condition is Critical.

Mr.. Landon Callahan suffered sun
stroke nj the residence Of Mr.. Charles
stone near Brooke Tuesday evening
and lies in a very critical condition. lie
is an ex-Coniederate soldier and was q
member of Fredericksburg Artillery. Dr.
PAYNE il attending him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
For Rent.

Star Building, on north side OF Com
merce street, adjoining the Johnston 4
Pean'on's Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks,
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind of work in the building line
Business ofilce-Room IA, Enterprise
Bnilding.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
WANTED---FlOUR MILL

have a customer who desires TO pur-
chase a -four mill. Must be in good order.
ANY one desiring to sell will please see or
write at once.
John w. Allison, Jr..
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
CROCERS AND PROVISION
MEN CLOSE EARLIER

The following grocers and provision
men. commencing Tuesday. July IL, will
during the months of July aud August
close their places Of business every even
ing except Saturday evenings at 6;3O
p. m. The public will please take due
notice and govern itself accordingly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20

Connections al Fredericksburg With q. + =.
X r. aud Maryland. delaware and VIRGINIA Rail.
uaV 90. At Orange With southern 4. X. and
Chesapeake ohio 4. 4.
The only line to the Charlottesville and VII
derness Batteneids
Eastern standard Time Daily except sunday.
" II RICHARDS Gen Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
FOR sal,

Fine driving mare with six weeks OH
mule colt 10y her side. Tan be seen a.
Idlewild ON the Plank Road. ly2OlZt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20

ISuccessor to Embrey & Bergman ]
Dealer IN Railroad Cross TisS' xcoas
Posts, Spokes and Hoops heePs
constantly on hand large supply o.
Baled Hay and Mill Feed; once near
Railroad Depot, Fredericksburg, va
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
ARE YOU READY?

the Great All the horses and all the
% OF STORE and see the new styles in Harness.
Surveys D and threesated Rigs Every Style and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD

TINE Table No. Is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
Life Insurance

Good business men trust a
stranger TO select and explain
their policies. Our expert
ence, covering years of study.
is ut your disposal, and free OF
cost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-20
ANY COMPANY YOU WANT

and any policy explained in
detail, and this may save you
money,
The Tupelo journal., 1905-07-14
Fire Company Organized.

Below is published by order of the
Board the names of officers and members
of the city fire companies, allappointed
by the Board at the July meeting, 1905,
except the captain, d. w. Robins, who
was previously elected to that office at a
mas meeting at the court house, viz:
d. w. Robins, captain; c. R. Strain, 1st
lieutenant; C.S. Henkel, 2nd lieutenant.
MEMBERS COMPANY A
j w Roberts, C w Hewitt, C Shu-
maker, Eldridge Lilly, Tison McGee,
R Robertson, Earl Wylie, w C Van
Hoose, Jake Funk, G w Allen, C w
Troy, E C Kinds.
MEMBERS COMPANY B
] w Hoyle, G w Mcclure, Pruit Mona
CHAN, R H Mullen, j r Frazer, Carl
Brown, G w Baldwin, S H We'll, L R
Gates, A A McLeran, D I Fulton, Geo.
Thompson
COMPANY A, CoLoRED
Jim Clifton, John Burdine, Charley
Purdy, Ben Simmons, Ed Clifton.
COMPANY B, CoLoRED
Ed Edwards, Yes Merit, Egbert Nc
Williams, Jack Thompson, Geo Pointer.
The captain requests that each and
every member and officer of each COM
pany meet him at the mayors office,
this city, on Monday, the 7th day Of
August, 1905, at eight o'clock p. m.
Respectfully,
r. d. PORTER, City Clerk
The Tupelo journal., 1905-07-14
''''s y Alcrr,.. IL, p..,.
NUMBER l6
Fire COMPANY To Meet.

At the last meeting ofthe Mayor and
Board of Aldermen w D Robins, who
had at meeting of the citizens elected
him as chief of the fire company to be
organized, signified his willingness to
accept the responsible position and was
by the board duly declared the chief Of
fire department Mr. Robins, as everyone
well knows will be the right man in
the right place and we feel sure that
very efficient company will soon be in
good training Mr. Robins named as his
lieutenant, two gentlemen well eapa-
citated to aid him, c r Strain, 1st lieu
tenant and C Henkle, End lieutenant
The volunteers are among the most ac-
tive young men of the town and will
soon be classed among the regulars"
when it comes to fighting fires The
board also authorized and appointed
two colored companies These will be
under the immediate direction of Chief
Robins and his lieutenants, and will
prove to be very valuable aids in time
of need The citizens of the place
should give the organization every pos
sible assistance and encouragement
Mr. Robins calls for a meeting of the
company for Monday night at the
Mayors office when important business
will be gone over Let. every member
attend
The Tupelo journal., 1905-07-14
What Are Your Summer Plans.
ProfuseIy Illustrated Booklet Of Famous
Resorts for the Asking.

Summer Resorts" is the title
of one of the most attractive
and handsome booklets ever is
sued by a Southern railroad. 1t is
just off of the press, and copies
will be mailed free to all who ap-
ply to w. L. Danley, General
Passenger Agent, N, c. & st. l..
Ry., Nashville, Tenn.
The booklet is profusely illus
trated with half tones of famous
scenes, historical and otherwise,
and pictures taken around the
numerous summer resorts along
the line of the road,
1t is well known that the
Nashville, Chattanooga & st.
Louis Railway, the Lookout
Mountain Route" is rich in its
historical associations. More i'm
portant battles of the Civil War
occurred along the line of this
road than any two others in the
South.
1t occupies a position of just as
much prominence in the Sum-
mer Resorts field, as it traverses a
portion of a country that occupies
the same standing in this. partic-
ular in the South that the high
lands along the Hudson River and
the Adirondacks do in the north.
The booklet gives a description
of these summer resorts and for
what they are especially noted.
Detailed information is given
concerning hotels.
The Assembly programme at
Monteagle, the most famous of
all Southern summer resorts, is
given in full. Information is also
given concerning the summer
school at that place and the
Monteagle Bible training school.
AS a kind of supplement, the
booklet contains information
concerning schools along the line
of the road rates; are also given.
Those who intend to spend the
summer away from home or to
make trip will find themselves
well repaid by writing for one of
the booklets.
w. L. DANLEY, G. PA.