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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-01
viroinia Corners.

Virginia Corners. July 29.-Miss
Elizabeth Bedford is working in Al
lance for Mr.. Thomas.
Miss Ethel Craig spent Thursday
night and Friday at the homes Of In
firmary Director w. w. Cleverly and
Charles Cleverly near Rayenna.
Little Wilma Spiers is quite III with
stomach trouble.
Mrs Charles Porter is under the
care of DR.. Roath of Alliance.
Mrs Chris Biery and daughter, Mrs.
Clara Lynn, went to Youngstown to
attend the funeral of the infant Of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Roath. They re-
turned home Wednesday.
Wednesday evening occurred the
marriage of Miss Bertha McGavern
OF this place and Mr. Ernest Hamblir
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-01
of New Baltimore.

of New Baltimore.
They win reside on a farm near
New Baltimore. The station boys
gave them a serenade. Congratula-
tions.
Mrs. Miles and children. Bessie and
Wilma, of Cleveland, are visiting rel.
atives In this vicinity.
Jared McNabb Is growing worse. No
hopes are now entertained Of his re-
covery.
Mrs. Rebecca Haines will be 80
years old Monday, July 31st. A small
party of relatives will help her cele-
brate the day at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Marion Spiers where
she is staying. Although nearly help
less from dropsy she has retained her
faculties and can entertain for hours
with incidents of the olden times. Al
the old stone house which her father
built just century ago. on the Ben
ton Salem road are gathered today her
children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren with other relatives and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-01
AT BATH BEACH,
Low Rates tc Portland, Ore, viz
Chicauo> Great Western Railway,

Tickets on sale frequently begin.
ming May 23rd till Sept Goth Also
very low rates to Seattle, Tacoma.
Bellingham. and Everett. Wash. Vic.
toria and Vancouver, b. c., and San
Francisco. Los Angeles and San Di
ego, Cal. For low rates. dates Of
sale and other information apply to
w. d. Jones, T. p. A.. 91S Park Bldg.
Pittsburg. Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-01
Fell DOWN EIloht Of staIrs.

Michael Lsvien. visiting this city
from Kansas City, fell down a flight
of stairs at his sons home Saturday
night, fracturing both bones OF his left
arm. I,rs. H. w, Faulk and 7. H.
Shorb we're called.
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w. D. CALDWELL & COMPANY.
LIGHTNING'S FATAL
WORK AT new YORK
Continued From Page One.)
gan to gather overhead, and soon II
tegan to rain. There was
A MAD RUSH


Eegan to rain. There was
A MAD RUSH
for shelter, and the vast crowd that a
few minutes before had been summing
itself on the sands began fighting for
a place of shelter. One of the main
objectives of the crowd was the Park
way lighthouses, which are situated at
the lower end of Coney Island on the
border of Brighton Beach. Here the
crush was terrific, and within a few
seconds all of the covered balconies
had been jamped with men, women
and children, and hundreds of others
were fighting to get in. Fearing that
the supports of the structures would
collapse, the attendants tried to drive
the crowd out, and
FREE FIGHT FOLLOWED
in which a. number of PERSONS weDe
bruised. Finally, however, the people
were driven out into the rain, which
was then falling in torrents and the
gates closed. To this fact is attributed
the small number of fatalities, as when
the lightning stock only a score of
bathers were in the building.
While the storm was at its height a
terrific clap of thunder was heard, and
at the same moment a
BOLT OF LIGHTNING
struck the flag-pole, which extended 20
feet in the air above the bathhouse.
The fluid ran down the staff and en-
tered the bathhouse where the mems
dressing rooms are situated, killing the
five whose names are given above and
prostrating all the scores of others in
the room. The lightning set fire to the
wooden structure, and for a time 1t
seemed that fire was to add to the hor-
rors of the accident, but fortunately
the heavy rain quenched the flames.
The crowd on the beach was panic-
stricken, and dozens of
WOMEN TAINTED.
A hurry call was sent in for ambu-
lances and surgeons, and soon num-
Der of physicians were on hand. doing
everything possible for the injured. In
the meanwhile friends and relatives of
the dead and injured were trying to
get into the bathhouses, and soon
another riot followed, which was not
checked until the reserves from the
Coney Island station reached the
scene.
All OF the injured were suffering
from shock, and as soon as they had
been revived were taken to their
homes. None are in a serious condi-
ton.
The bodies of the dead were taken
to the morgue, where they were later
obtained by relatives.
AT BATH BEACH.
The same storm swept over Bath
Beach and struck bathhouse In
which Henry Ralswiler and his sor
William were sitting. Henry was in
stantly killed and William rendered
unconscious by the shock. He was
later revived and taken to his home.
Many buildings in Brooklyn and Its
suburbs we're struck by lightning dur
ing the storm, but as far as is knowr
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Go with the crowd to Coney Island,
Wheeling's Iew resort Thursday Aug.
8. Grand Army band. Round trip 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
RICHMOND cHEeREp PRESIDENT
Citizens and Officials Accorded Him
Enthusiastic Welcome.

/
Richmond. Va, Oct. l9.-Richmond
threw open her gates to President
Roosevelt. and during the seven hours
OF his stay state and city officials and
citizens accorded him q welcome
hearty and sincere. When the presi-
dental train departed for Raleigh.
N. c., over the SeabOard Air line. he
was given an ovation. His entry Into
the city was the signal for a wild
demonstration from a multitude, and
the welcoming enthusiasm only ceased
when his train continued on its jour
ney through the south. Mrs. Roosevelt
shared in the honors. and Mrs. Mon
tague. the wife OF the governor. gave
a reception at the executive mansion
in her honor.
The president made several ad-
dresses. one at the Capitol Square, be
fore one OF the largest crowds ever
assembled in Virginia's capital: an.
other at banquet In Masonic Temple.
where 400 OF the representative peo-
pie of the Old Dominion were gathered
about the boards. and again al the
Lee monument. where he spoke TO a
large number of Confederate veterans.
and once more at gathering OF ne
groes.
His speeches paid tribute TO the Con.
tederate veteran. voiced the apprecia-
ton OF the economic and political pro-
gress OF the south since the Civil War.
pointed to his ancestry. In which
southern and northern blood are min
gled. and to his birth in the east and
his life in the west. declaring that he
believed himself a middling good
American: spoke OF the prepOnder-
ance OF southern blood In his regi-
ment IN Cuba: referred to the aid
through advice that this government
can give the peoples In the coasts and
Islands OF the Caribbean; reiterated
the principle OF equal justice to all
and. in his talk to negroes, congratu-
lated them on their progress as a race.
GREETED MRS. ROOSEVELT.
liz ItttlbloH gwen MIS-. ltot0fNfit
from , tod O'Clock was the most brilliant
social event in the history OF the execu-
tive mansion.
Mrs. Roosevelt stood at the head of the
receiving line with Mrs. Montague. She
wore combination canary-cOlored
gown OF chiffon velvet, silk, and chiffon,
with a round yoke of cream lace She
held cluster OF purple orchids in her
hand, and wore long yellow gloves. Mrs.
Montague wore an elegant Partisan tot
let of net en- princesse appliqued in crys-
tai and worn over turquoise blue liberty
satin and chiffon. Her ornaments were
pearls, aud her flowers American Beau
ties.
The rooms were decorated with palms
and roses, and an orchestra played dur
ing the reception Mrs Roosevelt, Mrs.
Montague, and the receiving party stood
in the salon. Those constituting the re-
ceiYing party were Mrs William Rufiin
Cox, Mrs. Joseph f. Willard, Mrs. Eppa
HuntOn, jr., Mrs. John X. Saunders, Mrs.
j. Hickey, Miss Irene Fitzgerald, and Miss
Helen Montague, daughter OF the govern
or and Mrs. Montague.
After the reception, Mrs. Roosevelt ac-
compainied by her hostess, was driven
around the city to many points of inter
pSt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
GLAD HAND TO ROOSEVELT
ovation all Along the ROuts-Presidehi's Greeting
10 Mrs. SsonewalI Jackson.

The ovation which President Roosevelt
received during his journey through a
portion OF Virginia Wednesday was con-
tinued as he Travelled through North
Carolina Thursday. The feature OF the
day was the Presidents visit TO the fair
at Raleigh. He delivered an address which
dealt with the important questions Of
railroad ownership and the organization
of capital and labor. He was accom-
panied to the fair grounds by Mrs. Roose-
welt, and she, too, was a recipient ofmuch
attention.
Friday the President paid visit to
Roswell, Ga, the home of his mother
From there he went to Atlanta.
MET MRS. sToNEwALL JACKSON.
The feature of the Presidents visit to
Charlotte, n. c., was his meeting
with the widow OF the great
Confederate leader. Mrs. Jackson lives
within a stones throw OF the station,
and when the train pulled in she was
present at the head of commit e of
ladies to receive Mrs. Roosevelt When
the President was introduced he took her
hand and remained talking for fully five
minutes.
"Mrs, Jackson, you do not know how
glad am to meet you, he said. "Whatl
The widow of the great StOnewall Jack
son? Why it il worth the whole trip
down here TO have a chance to shake
you? hand"
He referred to her grandson, Jackson
Christian, whom he appointed to cadet
ship at West Point. ''He is a mighty
fine fellow, Mrs. Jackson; a mighty fine
fellow, by JOve."
The citizens committee stood in wait
ing while he escorted Mrs. Jackson to
Mrs. Roosevelt and introduced her.
While the President was speaking in
the park Mrs. Jackson entertained Mrs.
Roosevelt at her home. After Mrs. Roose-
velt had returned to the car she sent a
handsome bouquet of American Beauty
roses and q note to Mrs. Jackson.
At Charlotte, during his 80 minutes
stay there, the President in referring to
Mrs. Jackson said:
"As got off the trim here was greeted
by one citizen OF North Carolina land
know that neither the Governor, the
Mayor nor the senator's will blame me
for what | am going to say, whose
greeting pleased and touched me more
than the greetings OF any man could
have touched me.
81 was greeted by the widow ofStone-
wall Jackson (applause), and we OF this
united country have q right to challenge
as a part of the heritage of honor and
glory OF each American the reunion of
one people--Americans who fought in
the Civil War-whether they wore the
blue or whether they wore the gray zap
plause). The valor shown alike by the
men OF the North and the men OF the
South as they battled for the right as
God gave them to see the right, is now
part Of what we, all OF rs, keep with
pride"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
ORANGE
two Marriages -Deaih-PubIic School Closed
Public Speaking.

Unionville, Va, Oct. 10Th, loOo'
Mr.. Walter Hughes and Miss FANNIE
Hopkins, both of this county, We're uni
ted in marriage at the Episcopal parson-
age in Orange yesterday at O'Clock L.
NJ. by Rev. J. W. Hansbrough.
The marriage of Mr.. Roland NJ. Ciark,
of this place, to Miss Susie Waugh, OF
Everona, this county, was solemnlzed al
the Baptist church at Rhodesvllle last
night at Z o'clock. Rev. W. j. Bledsoe,
of the NJ. L. church, performed the cere-
mony in the presence of alarge gathering
of friends of the happy couple, The
ushers were Messrs. Gardner, Under,
Chewing and kinghton. The maid oil
honor was Miss Blanche Gardner, oil
Thorn Hill. Mrs. Stella Faulconer. sister
of the groom, played the wedding march.
Miss Julia Seay, eldest daughter OF Mrs.
Andrew Seay, died at her home near
Verdiersville yesterday afternoon OF
diphtheria, aged II years Burial TINS
afternoon in the cemetery at this place
The public school at this place has
closed Tor an indefinite time on account
of the prevalence OF diphtheriain this sex
ton.
Hon. Geo. A. ReveWOmb, candidate Tor
Attorney General on Republican ticket,
and Hon. W. b. King, State Committee
man, will address the voters at this pla =
Saturday night next, Oct. DIST. at Z
O'Clock. y. y. y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
cnoPTANK FARMERS CLUB
lsisrssiing Meetings Held and Practical Subjects
Discussed.

King George Co., Va, Oct 10, 1905.
The Choptank Farmers Club met at
Potomac View" the home of Mr.. j. A.
Arnold, on Saturday, October Z. 1905
Two previous meetings of our club had
been held, one at Bedford" the home OF
Mr.. F. C. Fitzhugh, on August .. with
10 members present; the other at "Hil-
ton" the home of Mr.. J. 4. Jones, on
September 2, with IA members present,
both OF which were pleasant and enjoy
ed by all who attended. Those present
at Potomac View" Were Messrs F. c.
Fitzhugh, G. f.. Davis, r. ii. Stuart, ID.
l.. Ashton, f. l.. Ashton, l.. A. Ashton,
C. HI. Bevan, II. T. Berry, j. A. Arnold
and G. w. Tennent. The meeting was
called to order by Chairman Fitzhugh
and several reports OF committees were
made and accepted.
Wheat seeding became the subject OF
conversation and different methods OF
preparing soil, with grade OF fertilizer to
be used, was quite freely discussed.
Dinner was announced, which proved
first class in every respect.
In the evening our host asked us out
to see a barn he had recently completed,
and g fine flock of fifty ewes. Jim takes
great pride in his sheep and barn, and
Justly so.
From the field we repaired to the house
where our chairman called us to order,
and after an interesting address from DIR.
r. T. Arnold on the respective merits Of
the whip-poor-will and cow peas, We
extended a vote OF thanks to our host
and adjourned to meet at "Mount Ara
rat the home OF Mr.. +. l.. Ashton, on
the first Saturday In November.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

DEATH OF A CHILD

Died August 23rd, at the home of heI
relative. Mr.. John Coleman, in Bucking
ham Co., Ellen TOwles. nine years old
daughter of Mr.. Vim. II. Towles and the
late Nevada Goodman Towles, OF Massa-
ponax.
Little Ellen, accompanied 10y n maternal
aunt was visiting her mothers relatives
when she was stricken with appendicitis,
from which she died after three days ILL.,
ness. She was a patient sufferer for one
80 young; but on the third day her spirit
let loose from mortal bars and passed
into the beyond.
The interment was made in the Cole
man burying ground at Salem Church,
Buckingham Co.
Weep not for those whom the veil OF
the tomb
In liie's happy morning hath hid from
our eyes,
Ere sin threw a blight DER spirits
young bloom
Or earth had proianed what was born
for the skies.
BY Aunt Sue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
MARRIAGES

John ". Stevens, Of Cairo, H., aud
Emma Barbour, Of Prince Willum, were
licensed To marry in Washinton Thurs
day.
Wednesday M the residence oi the bride
at Culpeper, Miss Mary Margaret Gaines
was married To Mr. Leonard +. Harvey,
Of Alexandria. Rev. l.. W. Whitney
Oiliciated.
Miss Fannie Rarbrc. daughter OF the
late George r. Barbce. OF FauquIrr coun-
~, and Richard kidder Meade. 81 White
Post, We're married in Washington We'd
nesday by Rev. j. j. Muir.
Miss Beulal Eloise IIohrer was married
Wednesday 10 John BocOck Thrift, of
Madison, at the home of the brides par
ents in Washington The couple hit for
IA trip to Niagara Falls.
At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +.
Maffett, i'm Washington. Wednesday. Miss
MAY Augusta Gaines became the bride Of
George q. Gallchcr, both OF Prince vii
liam county Elder j. y. Badger OF
Manassas, ollicated. The couple left for
a Northern trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
CAROLINE
Pastor Called Married In TOrOnto-Deaih Of
Mrs, e. n. Rowe.

Bowling Green, Va, Oct. 18th, 1903.
Rev. Mr.. Remagan filed the pulpit OF
the Christian church on last Sunday
morning and night After the morning
service call was extended him from the
church, which he accepted.
Miss Matte Sutton has accepted a
school in the lower part of this county,
and left OH Monday TO begin her duties.
Miss Lucy Voolfolk left ON Tuesday
for Ashland To attend the Pendleton-
Carter nuptials, which took place there
today.
Miss Louise Sugg leitOn Tuesday Tor
SpOtsylyania, where she will teach this
session
MIR. Percy Walker returned on Sunday
| to his home in Washington, after spend
ing several weeks at the home OF Mis-.
Frances Glassell.
Mrs. Mollie Bates, of WashingtOn,spent
several days Of this week in town. She
came down to attend the funeral oi her
aunt, Miss Byrd Tod.
Mrs. X. NJ. Gray has gone To Rich
mond, where she was called 10y theillness
of her mother, who had u stroke otparal-
ysis on last Saturday.
MFR. W. A. Brooks and bride are eX-
pected home tonight from Canada, where
they were married last Saturday at the
home of his brother, Rev. Richard
Brooks, in Toronto.
Miss Lizzie Swain, who has been quite
sick at her home here, is greatly I'M
proved, and will be out in n few days
Messrs. Il. X and Judson McManaway,
both OF whom are teaching in the lower
part of the county. spent Sunday with
their parents here.
Miss Hattie SOuthworth has returned
to her home in Spotsylvania, after
spending week with relatives here.
MIR. W. Il. Coghill spent Saturday and
Sunday in Richmond.
DIR. and Mrs. W. l.. BrOaddus left on
Monday for King and Queen, where they
will spend several days with relatives.
Mrs. Lucy Voolfolk has returned home
from delightful visit TO Richmond and
Ashland.
Miss Pearl Smoot, who is attending
the Woman's College in Richmond spent
Saturday and Sunday with her parents
here.
Miss Blanche Coghill will leave on
Tuesday for Petersburg. where she will
attend the Confederate Reunion in that
city.
Mr. Il. F. Gravatt left on Monday for
Texas. where he has accepted position
with the Texas Pacific Railway.
Intelligence was received here this a. m.
Thursday Of the death in Buena Vista
of Mrs. +. II. Rowe. wife of Rev. L. II.
Rowe, president OF the Southern Semi
merry, OF that place, and for many years
president of the Seminary here. Her re-
mains will be brought here tomorrow
and funeral conducted from Methodist
church and interment in Lakewood
Cemetery. Mrs K. had host Of friends
here, who will be- deeply grieved to learn
of her demise. N.I.X
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
DANGER IN SUMMER

There ls danger to loss Of property in SUMMED
az well as winter, and why not insure now? fol
your property may be burned before the wintei
months. The NORTHERN NICK MUTUAL PIRE As
socATIoH, OF Irvington. Va, insures dwellings
furniture all farm buildings and farming utensils
for about one-han thecost OF Old Line Companies
In a separate and independent branch Of the As
ISOLATION will be taken all other classes OF risks
Except steam saw mills and prOVender) at acost
OF about one-hah that Of Old Line Companies
No assessment II levied on policy-hoders in one
department for loss occurring In the other.
over 81 900, 600 In force now In the Association.
A postal will bring you full particulars. Write
today II viii cost you only one cent
J. r. Campbell. Chilton's, Va. special agent.
for counties Of Westmoreland, King George and
Stafford
d. Irving Coakley, Edge Hin, Va; Rev. W. W.
Owens, Berthave, Va; II. w. b. Williams and
Geo. Mason, Colonial Beach, Va, sub-agents.
w. j. Parker. Mt. Landing. Va, agent for
Essex and King and Queen counties.
II. d. Chase. Urbanna, agent for Middlesex
county.
W. w. Seward, Urbanna; J. R. Parker, Water
view: A. r. Segar, Locklies. and c. ID. Marchant
Harmony Village. sub-agents. iel9-w6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
THE PRESIDENT IN DIXIE.

President Roosevelt will, rs he
should, meet with a genuine, cordial
Southern welcome ON his trip through
Dixie land. Beginning in Richmond,
the old capital of the Confederacy,
the President will have no cause to
complain OF the hospitality extended
him. Mr.. Roosevelt at one time was
exceedingly unpopular in the South,
as a result of an incident which it is
needless to mention, but the people
of this section have come to look
upon that incident as an error OF
Judgment on his part, and they are
willing TO overlook it and believe
that Mr.. Roosevelt had no idea OF
offending the sensibilities OF the peo-
pie south of Mason and Dixon's line.
We are an appreciative people down
here, and we realize that the Presi-
dent has risen above party and
above politics during the last two
years, and given TO this country an
administration towhich every Ameri-
can can point with pride, regardless OF
his political belief. They have come
TO be impressed with the idea that
Mr.. Roosevelt is every inch an Amer
lean, and while they may not be in
accord with all of his views, yet they
feel that he has the welfare OF the
country, regardless of section, at
heart, and they feel further that he
is honest and sincere in his desire to
do good beyond the peradventure OF
a doubt. The present visit OF the
President will no doubt result in
making his relations with Southern
people much more cordial than has
been the case before during his Off
cial tenure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
LETTER FROM JUDGE WEIGH
Ne Pays Beautiful Tribute to Mayor T. P.
Wallace.
welch's, Va, Oct. Is, 1905.

Welch :, Va, Oct. il, l9OJ.
To The Free Lance:
all very much grieyed to learn in
your last issue that my old friend Mayor
Thos. 2. Wallace, * 80 seriously sick.
Nearly fifty years ago, when he was not
out OF bis teens, he came TO study law at
Madison c. H., when resided there.
under the directions Of my then partner,
the late Hon. 4. r. Blakey. Tom, a.
,ie was affectionately called by almost
all his friends. soon became a universal
favorite; was very quickly known to al
most everybody in the county-men and
wonderland all admired him and sought
his society. His disposition was lamb
like. but when aroused. which was not
easily done, he had much OF the lion =
disposition. He was in his youth truth
full and true to his friends, as we all
know he is in his mature years. His
mental powers OF excellent mould, his
conversation entertaining, chaste aud
improving, a Christian in all good
works. May God care for him.
His old friend.
Thos. \. WEIGH.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
S H OES

The man that tells you shoes are NO
higher has got them made out OF some
thing else besides leather, for leather il
certainly advanced one-third in price
but We certainly are better prepared to
take care Of you than ever. We are one
Of the heaviest shoe buyers in this town
and will save you money on Mems. WO-
mems and Childrens Try us.
Every nook and corner OF our large
store is filed, also two warehouses, 80
don't b. misled, but come 10 headquar-
ters and buy more goodsfor same money
or same goods for less money than can
possibly be gotten elsewhere