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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
Absolutely No Benefit

until went 20 the Columbia
Medical Institute The results
OF the Columbian Treatment are
amazing and beyond my great
est hopes. The head nolHea
from which / suffered 50 long
have been removed. and ! can
hear the ticking ~ my watch
a. arms length. with my left
ear. which had been dead 20 all
sound for nearly sixty years II
seems almost incredible. but IL
IL an accomplished fact"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

Prof Edmond S Meany. Of the
state university. last night ud-
dressed the Mems Club Of the So
cicty 81 Universal Religion ON the
subject OF the Lewis and Clarke en-
padltton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
Unable to Walk

across the room without assist
anee. and my case seemed
hopeless. indeed.
The nature OF my trouble
WIS Immediately recognized by
the consulting physician. Under
whose skiIful treatment I be-
gan at once 10 improve, and I
am
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

ree funeral services OR E-Afaynl
uersss viii b. heII tomorrow after
resa Il use o'clock In the Grand
prsra housa. bishop u.pea conduct
Ia me services VII d. Thamua
nj make an address ua behalf 81
tAe elslrens % Seattle. and Row n
A Matthews uul deliver the funeral
eulaxv TIE choir ~ the FIRST Pres
ky:ssian ehnreh uli s.uw.
ne baly Wal D. taken % the
Hunss hsmc. SIS rwraty- third av-
sras. early temorruN morning. and
flowers mag b sent BY friends un-
III IL o'rlack. vhru they wiI Be tax
en- 10 IT, opera house and banked
shsus ths blss. The hzaFEa VIII b.
esearssa ~ the aetive ana honorary
sasbsarvrs ana b. 3 detail % poiiee
ant mamhsgs q the tire de-
rartment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

when the stomach WAS empty.
followed by nausea and oppres-
sion after eating. Il became
gradually more difficult 10 d.
gest solids of any kind. until !
was obliged 20 ronfine myself
to a diet OF milk and liquid
f.-M
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
Now Perfectly Cured

Il have regaIneI much Of the
weight had lost. have good
appetite and perfect digestion,
and ann stronger every day.
am doing all my own house
work with ease and without
fatigue.
such medical skill. available
20 all AZ trIuinR cost Is a
great boon 20 sufferers"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
ARRAN GEMEN IS
COMPLETED


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=
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tss removed Hom our /.
l-s.. ~. non lramas D.
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tAs..-s ,s..rs.4 rHe Citizens e
= az .,rl, hose elected
y s.'..sssi,eY m.mheg al e
ls'' ,z-l.fsfsrs IuHas sc thr {.
", =,,rt auH mayor 81 /.
ssis'.. - s#.ftIe. HHF the cit g.
= -. ~, ~ state en- humorous Z.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
Catarrh and Rheumatism
Both Cured
MR.. W. A. FRASER, ga NEW
YORK BLOCK, sEkTTLE.
Phone, Blue IA.

Yes. tt Is true that have
taken the Columbian treatment.
and the results have convinced
me that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

and was unable to digest the
simplest food. After eating. I
suffered for hours from a sense
- oppression. pain IN the stom-
ach and heartburn.
~ Hsaa Aehsd Continually.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
A POSTAL CARD.

with your name and address.
will bring you by return mail
our complete Question Blank.
with full Information Of the
New and Improved Home Treat
meut
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

Of this splendid treatment. and
nh the sick in Semitic should
know Of It's remarkable potency
IN the cure OF obstinate dis
ease"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

coma
My illness commenced with
a feeling Of irritation ia the
stomach. which soon became
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
An Had Failed

% do me any good.
My first month Of treatment
AZ the institute brought relief.
and my progress has continued
until all distressing symptoms
are nov gone and I am
Enjoying Perfect HsaIth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

There was a tlghtnesa across my
throat that lntcrferod with my
breathing. and ! eouEhed incess-
antly. raising a great amount OF
fruthy mucus.
I lost 20 pounds in weight,
Grew 30 weak that the slightest
axsrtlon completely exhausted
ny strength. and although !
had consulted many physicians.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12
Il Has No Equal

IN the cure Of chronic diseases.
This treatment has cured ma u
enturh. from which l had sur
frryf for twenty years. and dur
ing that time I had unsucceas-
fully used scores OF remedies
and cures Of every conceivable
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

I had been aliIug FOR three
years and Wa At last ~ reduc-
ID In health that I could scarce
y walk about. and my friends
thought I was going iuto con-
sumption.
The trouble commenced IN
my threat and gradually extend
"a to the bronchial tubes. 70 the
stomach. and eventually involy-
"a my entire system. |
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

are 10 take prompt measures for q
vitality. lower the power Of rrnii
.iielae OF device that viii save you
LATE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-01-12

IN my shoulders and arms. The
pains were very severe. and NJ
times I could not raise my arm
This trouble also has been
cured. and my general health
greatly improved.
Cannot Speak Too Highly
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sease, Drifting to Death, While Relief Is at Hand

yoier rim destroy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
FREDERICKSBURG VA SATURDAY, AUGUST IL, 1905
KING GEORGE
Entertainment Annual Lawn Party for Charity
Personals.

King Grorgr Co.. Va, Aug. Nth, l9o'
The Misses Arnold entertained "A largc
number of their friends at Willow lllll
Friday evening and dancing WAS in
dugrd in tll quit' "a late hour. The
front lawn was lit with Japane~e IAN
t.ruS and refreshments were served be-
Meath the trees Every one present had
"a most enjoyable time.
The annual lawn party for th" behriil
nf the poor Oi King Gcurg. county. VIII
b- given hya number oi charliably m
clurd persons ou Thursday evening. ,th
inst. AT Nayrriry. the rcsidrnc- oi Mrs
Dnhrrty. \ short musical program Wi"
hr carried out. beginning at : o'clock.
Refreshments viii be- served. consisting
OBJ icc cream. cake. lemonade and candies.
Contributions arr earnestly solicited Tor
this good cau~r. which must appeal To-
fl. hearts of all who symputhlzr with
the uulOrtuuat,-thr worthy puorm our
midst Au untold amount oi good has
been nccumpi shed 100 the past hv money
raised uu similar occasions. and during
tine ~,.vrr. weather of last wn' r, the
hpmr~ of thrpoorluth the community w"rr
visited. aud wherever thrr" was need,
provisions. wood. clothing. etc.. wrrr
provided. irrespective ui cr7d or color
Mr. j. +. Minor kindly acts ~ treasurer.
and -trirt account is rendered of every
cent placed in his hands Amor worthy
cause th,rri~ uot.aud wea~k thcald oi aI
who arr. blessed with this world goods.
They that give tu Oh" poor. lend to the
lo-i.
Miss Mary WalIucr A~hby. daughter OF
Mr.. Jnmr~ VI. A,hhy. OF Stafford county
is rxpeci "a her, tomorrow and will be "a
guest oi Miss Nollir Burnley Billing-lry
for week or TWO.
Mrs Kate Henry. oi Washington. who
Inns h,7u visiting her daughter. Mrs. j.
T.. MaSou. Ieit on Friday for Faululer
county. where she " ID spend August.
Miss l.i,uuu Barbar.u of Richmond cunn-
ty. l,ft Tor her home Friday after spend
ine 20 week with her cousins. the Misses
Tuy loo. at Powhatan
Miss kath'rin. Frlaud. of Washington.
i-a guest of Miss Florur Gainctt, at
spy HILL
Mis- Niicc Strnchnn. who was SCALED to
Prter-hurg hy thr death OF her married
sister. viii return to the parsonage to-
day. accompanied hy her mother. Mrs.
Strachau. and her ~i~i 'r. Miss BESSIE.
Mrs. MrCormk. of ST. Louis Mo, is
wishing beer ruclc Mr. +. j. largest, and
family. at Bleak Hill
Mr.. Alg-uou ). Garnctt who has
b,ru % student oi medicine in Washing
tom. will return home tomorrow to
spend the remainder of the summer with
his parents at spy Hill.
R-v e.. T.. HOLIDAY Is conducting "a
-,rir, of meetings this week at Fletcher =
chapel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
EX-MAYOR ROBERT DAVIDSON
Return, from Europ, and R,cOnciIsd to Wife.

Robert e. Davidson. former Mayor OF
Baltimore. and once prominent in It's fl
nancial. political and church affairs, who
left that city ON May 18th last at the
same time that Miss Laura Banning
Noyes also disappeared. has become rec
onciled with his wife. The reunion took
place in New York Mr. Davidson. who
had been in Europe. arrived in New York
ON Saturday In that time he was incon-
sultation with intimate fri i'nds, whose
names have not been disclosed, and the
result was that his wife joined him. and
it was decided 10 forget the past. Nom
formation was vouchsaied a. 10 the
whereabouts OF Miss Noyes. but it was
made clear that ample provision had
been made for her.
On Nav 2jth last. Davidson sailed for
Europe. having convert 'd all his prop
erty. about $4,000 in stocks and
bonds. into cash. Miss Noyes lett at the
same time. This young woman was de-
scribed a. nurse, about six ieet tall and
of striking brunette beauty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
NOT A PATENT MEDICINE
iyomei Scientific Treatment Tor Caiarrah,
Prescribed by Physicians.

Uyomei is not a secret remedy and its
formula is given to all reputable physi-
clans. It's base il the valuable eucalyptus
oil. famous for it's germ-kiling and
antiscptic qualities. This is combin, d
with aromatic and healing gums and
balsams. making "A pure liquid, which
when used in the pocket inhaler that
comes with every outfit, fills the air you
breathe with germ-k''ing aud disease
DESTROYING powers that Danish eat 'rrh
from all parts OF the throat. nose and
lungs. Hyomeiis pres ribed 10y physicians
generally. Many Of them use it them,
selves. for il is the Or'y natural and
rational way Of curing catarrh.
K.N. Goodrich sells Hyomei under an
absolute guarantee to refund the money
il il does not cure. You runno risk what
ever in buying Hyomei. The complete
outfit costs only 81 90; extra bottles %
cents. and X. y. Goolrick takes all the
risk. What stronger evidence than this
can be offered as 10 the powers oil hyO-
mel to cure catarrh? %
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
Most heroes outlive their greatness.

Parties leaving Getty fOran extended
STAY can have The Free Lance sent to
their address at reasonable rates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
NORTHUMBE BERLAND
Crops Injured By Rain Marvin Grove Campmsst-
inc Kirkland Grove Meeting TO Begin August
lSth-Rey. Or. e. v. Beale'S Resignation AC-
cepted-h Will Move TO His New Field in
EeSmoreIand November l5t-0ther Items.
nenth.NiIIe. ~. Angn.l l. lNOa

Hrathsvillc, Va. August Z. 1905.
The excessive rains which lcll herr. iu
june and July have materially injured
the crops. Much wheat IN the shock was
damaged greatly The corn. melons and
tomatoes have also suffered severely
The hills at many points have been
washed into holes and deep rut~. entail
ing much labor ou The contractors 90 rr-
pair the public roads
The Marvin Grove campmcrtiug has
opened under promising auspices. ON
Yesterday. the first sunday ot the meet
ug. the ant .uduurr was very larW'. and
the services were of marked inc 'rcst. The
Rev II f.. Johnson. of Suffolk. Va. has
the meeting i'm control. and is zcalou-lN
assisted by thr Rev. Geo. II. Spouncr. OF
Richmond The sermon un sunday
morning dealt with the progress and tri-
umuh~ of MethOdl~m. ahd deeply Wt .r-
rStrd large audience. I'm the ait 'ruuou
the sermon was preached hN Rev Mr.
SpO0urT. and treat 10 oi thr baptism
with water. with the Holy Ghost and
with fire the emphasis being land on thr
two latter hapti-m~. AZ night DR. JolU-
son preached again. addressing Uu~'I'
in am impressive and pointed Way to thr
non-profr~~ing portion of the cougnrgu-
tiou. The local ministers iu ATTENDANCE
were Rrv- ". /. Davis. j.. Nuru"raud
brother. Wallace OF kvdvi.ie.
The Kirkland Grove cucampmeut " Il
begin ON August 18TH DR. VIM t..
Hatcher. Rev K. h. Garland and DR. j.
". Porter arr scheduled for these meet
mg~. and present Indications point to 40
mll and enthusiastic Attendance.
Mr. Jerome Downing. Dr., lrit here two
DAYS ago for Colorado Springs. lie goes
ththrr lu the hope of improving his iaii-
ing health His ca>e evokr~ % great dr'
oi friendly sympathy.
Mr. Asa l. Rice. who has lately spent
"a week "r more under " h"llii"'i'
cIaii>j Tor 90" Treatment oil Il- 'f,~' ''''1
returned. mnrh hrnch'''d iA '"' "''''''''
organ.
MI W Nn'lau :. ! .-n'r' l'I i'''.N '"' =
past "a resident ann "''l 'i'''', ''''
ierins lii> houS'' lots. Sl"i' ",i'' -''',' .''
sale. \ large part oi '"'''''f "''''
lived DO Washington Tor wv" le''I- "'
mOr".
The R'v We. NhilehurSl h'il sue
ceS-iul series oi meetings last W"'h %
Smithland Baptist church aud baptized
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
CAROLINE
Attempt 10 Burn a Barn
Personals, Etc.
Bowling lirccn. Aug 9.

BOWllng lfrTu. Aug. y.
Miss Miriam Coghill entertained q lew
OF her young friends AT "a Tacky Party
on Monday night The evening WIS
pleasantly spent
Miss Frances Rroaddu~ has returned
from delightful visit To friends lu
rhanna.
Mrs. W. L. Boyd, Of Richmond. is "a
guest oi Mr.. T. D. CoghiI and family
Mrs Juckin~ aud iitllr son have n'-
turned To their home in Baltimore. after
spending two W,r.h- at the home oi Mr~.
J. :. Davies
Mr. aud Mrs Charlie I,c aud LITTLE
daughter have returned 90 their nom"
in Norfolk. aitcra visit to Mr. SalHc
Anderson
The Ladies Missionary Noclrty oi thr
lIrrmOn AsSoclatlou held lt~ regular ai-
uual meeting in the Bowling Green liap-
tist church Tuesday. 9TH Owing to iu-
element weather small number of drIr-
gates Wrr. present. but "A PHEASANT and
profitable meeting was lrld
Misses Augusta and Claim. Tuslcy. of
Richmond. are guests of Mr.. and Mr~ j.
B Gill
Mrs. G.. T. .I..--.-- lrft on Saturday for
her home IN New York. Sine Wu~ arrou-
panied by her mother Mrs. e. J.. Collins.
who will IT,. her guest Tor some time
Mr. Roper Rains ha, returned irom "a
visit To Philadelphia
Mrs. &. T.. Edwards. of King and
Queen. l. "a guest of Mr.. j. W. Barlow
and family.
The condition OF ltile Charles Shrp-
herd Webb Is slightly improved. hut hr
IL still critically Ill.,
Mrs Margaret Rowe spent portion
oi this week al Milford in the home oi
Mr-. Lou Gill
Mr. VA. William~ and l.tiir daughter
of t.~-,.S. ARE guests of his daughter. Mrs.
r. T. Cila~-cIl
Miss Anuir White hit on Monday for
Richmond. whrr. she joined "a party for
san Francisco. They viii attend the
Christian Convention iu that city. aui
Will be- absent "a month.
Miss Banchr Dunn and sister. ot
Guiaeys. spent several days 81 this week
with Miss Ruth Barlow.
Mr.. Fred Pollard. of Richmond. Is "a
enrst of DR.. T.. T.. Butler aud family.
Miss Byrd Tod lrit on Friday for At
mntic City 10 spend several weeks.
Miss Susie Gresham, oi hing and
QUEEN. j. "a guest of her sister Mrs. l.. j..
Butler.
Mrs. Georgr Siubb-. Of Gloucester. is
among the new arrivals at the Lawn,
WHERE she will spend several weeks
\ third attempt was made on last fri-
day night To- bdru the barn oi MIR 1t. VI.
Pegg. S,eing hight in the stabIr Mr..
Prgg went out To investigate, and found
oil had been poured on the mauger and "a
hre set To IT, Mr.. Pegg promptly rN-
tinguished thu flames. II might have
proved very serious a. this Is % the
most thickly settled part of town. The
perpetrators of such things ought To hc
caught aud made examples oi.
MrS. :. Z. Trrwalla. oi Washington.
il a quest Oi Mrs W f. Barr.
Miss Louise aud Master Clifford llalnr~
returned ON Friday from visit 10 rrIa-
tiyes in Loudoun and Washington.
Mr. Aubrey Valentine lett on TUESDAY
for Sau Francisco. wherc he will si"nd
several months y. II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
81 Do All My HOuSeWOrk and
Take Care Of My Baby and
Feel SO Good"
4 YOUNG MOIHER'S LITER.

Mrs. W. McROhertS, writes TO br.
Hartman from Delsno, Miss, the
following:
Delano. Miss.
Dr. $. p. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir:-"I feel perfectly well Of
catarrh. did as you directed me to-
. and took Peruna and Msnaiin. TIE
third OF March l gave birth To ten
pound baby girl and we are both well
. and happy. am very thankful TO
you and Peruna saved my life. |
recommend it to everyone and can't
praise it enough.
IL send you my own and my bahy's
picture. She Is 80 sweet and gOOd,-
she is a Peruna baby. l have such
good health now. 90 all my house
work and take care Of my baby and
feel so good.
, There are three or four Of my
neighbors using Peruna now since it
did me 50 much good. They We're
. jnst run down, and they think itis
fine, It is so good to give strength -
Mrs. W. McRoberts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12

Try letting other peoples affairs alone
and YOU will have more time to devote
to your own.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
KING GEORGE PERSONALS

King George e. H.. August 9, 1908.
Mis-, iirc Buckley. Of Washington. who
has been visiting her relatives at Can
ming. Woodlawn and Adelbert. has r.
turned.
Mrs. Geo. Bruce. OF Warpnton, who
has h~n visiting friend, and relatives in
King Gcoryr. has returned.
Mrs.. Mary Austin Taliaierro. OF Nor
folk. l. visiting her COUSINS the Talia-
serro,. of Iagley
Mr~. Matilda Ma~tin of Ne,umoreand
county. who has bcrn visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Wifher- Bogg- at Mount Ida.
has returned.
Miss Lucy Mason. OF Rockville. Md, Is
visiting her father. Mr. +. W. Mason, at
Cleveland.
Mrs. 4. Il. Davis. with her charming
little daughter. Miss Eugenia. who has
been visiting her mother. Mrs. Rosale +.
Stuart. AT Cedar Grove, has returned To
the Gnrnbrier White sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Wade Thornton, with her daugh-
ters. Eva and Augusta, arr guests oil
Miss Carrie Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Stuart. Miss
Ethel and Mr.. Eugene Stuart, Jr.. arr
visiting Mrs. John II. Stuart.
Miss Eliza Ashton. OF Washington. II
a ghest of her aunt. Mrs. F. {. Fitzhugii.
Mr.. B. G. Grymcs, OF Matthias Point.
has returned from a business trip To
Washington and Alexandria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
SMASHED PLATE-GLkSS WINDOW
Kicking Horse Backed Against II.

One Of the horses OF "A team belonging
to Mr.. +. W. Jones commenced kicking
in front OF Goldsmith's clothing store. ON
Main street this afternoon and ran the
wagon up on the pavement. Both horses
were quickly unhitched, but before the
kicking animal could be- gotten in the
street he became entangled in the rens
and backed against the large plat glass
window. smashing it in. The damage Is
$25 or more. No one was hurt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
ELECTED IN NEWPORT NEWS
QUALIFIED IN PARIS

Caleb Vert. elected to fill vacancy III
the Newport News Common Council
while he was on a tour OF Europe, has
qualified before the L. ;. cOnsul-general
in Paris, France. This was done in or
der to qualify within thirty days after
election. This is probably the first time
n city official OF the United States has
ever qualified in "A foreign country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part OF the world. Twenty
i've cents bottle. BE sure and ask
for "Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other
Riches have wings that fyng-machine
inventors are unable to duplicate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12

4 new flag pole has been erected on
the Coniederat musuem IN Richmond
and Confederate flag will float from 1t
daily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
HOWS THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Caturrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrah Cure. +. D..
CHENEY Il CO., Toledo q.
We. the undersigned, have known +. j..
Cheney ior the last H. years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able tocarry
ont anv obligations made by his firm.
WALpING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o..
Halls Catarrah Cure is taken eninternally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price Zoe. per bottle.
Sold 10y all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.
Latest estimates based on figures for
this month as compared to August OF
lost yearindicate that loss ofSJO, ,OOO,-
600 in Equitable business will result be-
lore the year is out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
WHITNER { SACREY
Undertakers and Embalmers

No. 719 Main St., Freder-
icksburg, Va Phone SO.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten-
ton. Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
Andrew BrOaddus.

The annual reunion OF the Little Fork
Rangers.CO. ID, 4th Va. Cavalry. will take
place at Oak Shade, Culpeper Co., Thurs
dav. Aug list ] fth,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
LETTER FROM REV.
ANDREW BR ROADDUS
Sparta. Va. August >. 1905.

Sparta. Va. August =. 1909.
To The Free Lance:
Nav cdll the att onoiyourreaderS
to the following leti r. Copies have been
sent ont to liquors dealers in the STATE.
and it isbut right that the people should
know it:
LIQUOR Dealers Association OF Rich
mond. Va.
Dear Sir-Encloscd under separate
cover find report Oi the Anti-Saloon
League Convention. held in l.ynchburg.
Va. January 18th to 27th. 1900. Inn
plore YOU To read tcareiully. ! am coi
tident. after reading it, YOU Will agree
that the time has come for alton. Help
cause by signing enclosedslip and remit
$3.50.
The legislative election takes place this
fau: be sure and pay poll tax by April 20,
1905. and SOC that you friends are quail
fled. Insist ON all wholesalers you may
be buving supplies OF becoming members
of the State Association. Without funds
we cannot hope to accomplish anything.
Please write names Of parties You are
trading with on enclosed slip and man
same to me that may get in 1uch WIN
them. Concerted action is our only hope
Of preventing the Anti-SalOOn League
making this entire State prOhibitory.
Believing you will assist me ~ tins I'M
portant matt r. remain
Yours very truly.
(Signed) l.. b. Hancock,
Secretary.
There are several things in this letter
10 which might call special attention,
but there are only two which ! will men,
ton.
one is the fact that this letter shows
bevOnd a doubt, what many OF us al
readv knew, that the friends OF theliquor
business are making an active and de
termined effort to control the next cleo
ton for the Legislature. Now. my fellow
citizens. agree with Mr.. Hancock that,
"aft ar reading bis letter you Will agree
chat the time has come for action. by
all that is good and true. beg you let
us act. II
The other fact to which | desire to call
vour attention. as brought out by thus
le,ter is the effective work done by me
Anti-Saloon League OF the State. lipeo-
Die are disposed not to believe What the
| II ends of the League claim Tor 1t, surely
they cannot he needless to the testimony
borne by the enemies OF the organization
to the fine work done by itand the power
/ il exerts in the State. Such an organl-
zaton deserves our hearty sympathy,
co-Operation and support. We haven
done hoNwhat we should for it. let us
do more.
| Andrnu Rrnndlna
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-12
"PE-RU-NA SAVED MY LIFE"

and hc will he
pleased go give
YOU his Nalu-
a bic Ad vice
gratis.