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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-10-13
Snake Skin Canes a Fad.
From the New York Pres


The man with the Panama couldn't help
showing that he was proud of his cane.
The walking stick looked rather odd, and
a man in the crowd asked him about 1t.
That's n snakeskin cane" ne said,
and I'm light in the vanguard of the
newest fad. Wasn't 1t Aaron who changed
sticks into snakes in the old Biblical
days? Well, there's a bunch of clever
countrymen up in the Adirondacks who
are reversing the proposit;on-changing
snakes into sticks.
Il spent several days at a friends cot
tage up there las, week" he continued,
and l found the fad growing so fast that
the mountains are likely soon to be as
free Of reptiles as Ireland before the cot
tagers' demands are satisfied. ] bought
his CAM for 81 and consider 1t cheap at
the price.
1.-The natives kill and skin the large
snakes of that regfon-ones with stripes
and vivid colorlHg, ii possible--and fit the
raw skin over an ordinary stick. The
cane Is then soaked in a strong solution
Of alum, which sllrinks the skin perfectly
around the stick. An artificial snakes
head for a handle completes the outfit
Cape Colony. South Africa, has a law
~forbidding the sale Of cigarets to chill
dren under 1G years old.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-10-13

Cape Colony, Soutl, Africa, has a law
f%orbidding the sale OF cigarets to chill
dren under 1G years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting Held and Otf'esrs
EIectsd-Mr. J. W. Thomas maze
President.

The regular annual meeting OF the bus-
iness Mems Association was held IN the
association rooms Tuesday night, fres
ideut {. ". Jones presiding Mr. + W
Jtearns, secretary. a.
Mr.. Isaac Hrsh. treasurer, mace hls
annual report, showing u balance oil
1927 o. 10 the treasury OF the sssocls-
ton.
Secretary Stearns made his report
showing dues, etc, collected during the
year
GA motion Of Capt NJ b Rowe, q
committee Of three wss appointed TO e1,
anime the books Of the secretary and
treasurer. The president named Messrs
+. ii. Harris, r. A. kishpsugh' A. Loe"'
enson. IA the committee.
The election OF officers then took pla' e.
Mr.. " arden nominated Mr.. W. Thomas
for president. President Jones lit the
chair aud put in nomination Mr. A. l.
Rowe. Mr. Howe, however, clined
stating as O reason that he could not
give 60 the position the time necessary
10 the performance of the duties OF prtsl
dent. aud requested Mr. Jones TO with
draw his nomination, which wac done.
Mr.. Thomas was then Unanimously
elected The other officers chosen were
Henry Warden, frat vice president;
l. Watson, second vice president; >. + .
Brown. third vice president r. W.
Stearns, secretary; asc hirsh' treasurer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
SONS OF SOBRIETY ANNIVERSARY
Short Addresses Made and . Good
Supper Served.

Stonewall Lodge, Sons OF SObriety
met Monday night 10 the |. .. q +. and
Jr q. A. NJ. Hall In the Bradford Build
ing.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Is II. Winston, Of the Christian
Church. President Latham exp aimed
the principles Of the order and made
Driei statement Of its past secretary
McCalIey followed, stating that since its
reorganization, two years ago, the lodge
had grown from 20 to 81 members; that
since July last IL had given about 500
Tor the relief Of its members, and that 1t
had never turned a deal ear TO any
worthy object Of charity.
Interesting and instructive remarks
were then made by Keys. W. ID smith, b.
II. Winston. J. X Light. Decatur I'D
wards and Mr.. James ii Rohme.
At o'clock the lodge and lie guests
iormei. and under the marshslship OF
MIR. r A. Wheeler, proceeded to the
Opera House Cafe, where substantial
supper was served. After which the
gathering dispersed, all pronouncing the
affair a most eui Jysble one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
CAPT. VIM. A. SMITH
THIS POLISHED GENTLEMAN, Ex-
CELLENT CITIZEN AND BRAVE
CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
PASSES AWAY.
NE WAS SICK ONLY a FEW
HOURS.

Can't W | lam Augustine Smith died at
the home If h,s sou.in.law, Mr. \ Ran
dolph Howard, early Wednesday morn
ing Of heart trouble, aged 81 years.
Cant. Smith was the son nt he late
Lieut.. W. Taylor Smith, L 5. Navy and
was born and raised at Gaming (the
ancestral home of theiamily King George
county. ...
He was educated At the Virginia Mill
tary Institute and graduated thertirom
in 1861. lie Immediately entered the
Confederate service and served az captain
and aide dc camp on the stan OF ten.
John g. Walker during the whole oil the
great struggle.
Returning home to King George alter
the war he engaged in Farming, ana
married Miss Harriet Field kobo, daugh
ter of the late Capt. Robert A. hobO' OF
the l. s. Navy, who survives him, with
their only child and daughter, MIS- \.
Randolph Howar Of this city
Several years ago Capt. Smith came TO
this city and was one nf the organ'z 'rs
Of the Virginia Excelsior Co, being tie
secretary and treasurer at the tine OF his
death.
Capt. Smith was a gentlemen oi the
old school. now becoming rare Ia VIZ
ginia. Courteous To every one 10 ousi
ness, OF polished manners, he had maze
many warm friends here. lie was "A
member of st Georges Episcopalchurch'
His brothers are Messrs. r } smith
NJ this city; Allen Smith, Of King Georg',
and sist.r. Mrs Caroline A Tur0er, oil
King George go, IN -,
The funeral services will be- held from
st Georges church Thursday afternoon
AT 4 o'clock. Rev W. D. Smith official
inc lnterment in the City c metery Inc
pellbearers will be ~ follows: Active
Capt Dan NJ. lee Judge A. T. Embrey'
Messrs. W. :. HIT, Clearance Il Howard
Rarton Mason and MIR Robb Honor
ary-Messrs. {. l. kalmbach. u +.
Schoolsr. George W. Shepherd, Judge :.
" Wallace, Dr.. j. f Tompkins' Mr. D.
Forbes. DR. ". j. Chewing, Nessrs'
f. NJ Young. Jr., st. George Il titz
huvh. DR.. J. \ Barney Judge j + Ma
son. Messrs. J. NJ. Griffin, A. +, Inorn'
ton, A b. Bolts. j. Bernard Scott
Mayor I. 7. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
MRS. TIE. MORRIS ENTERTAINS.
Members Of Duplicate Whist Club
Her Guests.

On TueedaJ aft rnOop one OF the mos'
d.bgh,Iul entertainmei Il vi the season
was giv,n by Mrs 7. + Morri', at Der
nesnfiful home Oh Princess Anne street,
to the mem bsrs Of the Wednesday Even
inc Duplicate Whist Club. At the cou
cInsion of the game dsinty and e!obore"
.stresbments were served IN the ,xquisite
dining room.
Mrs J. J. Smith, Mrs 'wmsn' Mrs' y .
B. Gray, Mr1. A B Yates, Mr7. w. u
Pearson. Mrs. Geo. L Il cheTson; Mrs
Alice Gordon and Mics LzE'e Aeiey
Other invited guests wert' Mrs turner
of King George county; Mrs. NJ. NJ
Lewis. Mrs. J X Ficklen, M. ) \, Bar
ney. Miss Aylmer Gray end Mise Minnie
smith, Of Klrg George county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
THE WORK OF STUART.
Portrait Of Washington Owned by
Masonic lodge Here Painted by
This Great Artist.

MIR Clearance K. Howard ia In reeeip'
of iniormati IN from the experts In "esh.
ington who examined the painting %
George Washington owned by the Ma
sonic Lodge OF thls city to the effect that
II IL a genuine Stuart production. A
Stuart's paintings Of Washington are
very rare. the lodge il fortunate IN own.
inc this original portrait, which Is oil
great value. It's vslu- is also enhanced
nv the fact that it WAS painted from lille
during Washington's second term az
President of the United States. Ii II
noped now, which would be matter oil
gyeat interest. that some one sill sscer
TAIN how the lodge came in possession OF
r. Tradition says it was thu gilt oil
washington to his mother lodge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
STAFFORD
Telephone Company Organized Line
TO Run from Upper Stafford TO Fall
mouth, Etc.

TO Run from Upper Stafford TO Fall
mouth, Etc.
Hartwood Va, March 9Th, 1908.
A mprrg wss held At this place on
the 3 d for the purpose Of organizlIg "A
telephone company Tn run line from
Mr.. VIII Rsamey'H gate TO Falmouth
The HARDWOOD Progressive Telephone
Company was organized and enough
shares were sold 10 run the line from
Reameys gate 10 Hardwood church
Those VINO took shares were Rev ID. j.
Shopoff. + Huffman. :. Timmons, j
Monroe, l. B. Mrkenna. Mrs Fu' ter, d
4. Brigham. r Curtis. Mrs. II Dye, j
Enie. l. Durd. A. Burdis and T.. Patton
Rev. h. j. Shopon il preSiden' of the
company and James Monroe secretary
and treasur,r. Board Of directors, Rev
d. ]. Shopoff, James Monroe. Lindsey
McKenna, Fred Curtis and Frank Hun
man. We wish this company success
and may they succeed Ia running the line
through to Falmouth in the near inture
Mr.. Sinclair Timmons' young child has
been very sick.
Mrs. Maggie Huffman was taken with
spasm on the second OF this month and
has been unconscious ever since. Dr. r..
r. Iett, of Falmouth, Is attending her.
IriXy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
CORPORATION COURT
Grand jury Brings In Several True
Bills MoIlis Ellis, CeIorsd, SEN
tsnesd to Penitentiary.

The Corporation Court WAS In session
Tuesday, Judge A T. Embrey presiding.
The special grand jury composed OF the
following: Col. + ID Cole, foreman; Henry
D. William. j. A. Stone, II. Wallace Car
ner. Robt. c. Beale and Geo. 5 Davis,
brought in a true bill against Mollie
Ellis. colored, for her third ofiense OF
peJtit larceny. The prisoner was
brought into court, plead guilty OF the
charges, and was sentenced oy Inoge
Embrey to lSmontbs in the Penlfentiary.
hill against Henry neaDe o misd mesnor,
which was certified to the Mayor tor
trial.
At $3.50 o'clock the grand jury took up
the case OF Peter Alexander for desei ting
his wife. A true bill was found against
him. and one also against Mary Rose
White. These cases will come up later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
SEIZED ule in effect Jan. 9th, 1905

SEIZED ule In effect Jan. 9th, 1905
LEAVE SORTHwARD.
6.O9 A. M. daily. Stops on signal -
Occoquan Sundays only.
s.l3 A. NJ. daily. Stops At Ale kandr'S-
1O.41 Nj. daily. stops On signal at Lee
aud. Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water, kied'
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone' NeSley'
0ccoquan, Lorton, Accotink, trSncohia'
Seminary and Alexandria.
LAB p. NJ. daily except Sunday e'ols
1t Alexandria.
Brooke, Wide Water, Quantieo' Sno
I00I pm. daily. Stops at Alexan'
dria. stops on signal at OccoquAn on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
66OA NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich.
rond accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.2lA. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
,rsin. Stops on signal at Wide Water
summit, Guinea, Woodslsne, Penola,
Rutherglen, Tay louisville, and Glen Allen
sundays only; and at Alexandria,
Rrooke. Milford, boswell and Ashland
daily.
y.51 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1929 P. N. daily, 8. A. L. train. Stops
on signal at LortOn and Occoquan Sun
days only and daily at Alexandria, Guam
TITO. Milford, boswell and Ashland.
$40 p. N. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell and
Ashland.
8.S9P. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
ON signal.
9.O6P. n. daily. Sesboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria Dosweii
and Ashland.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
4 p. NJ. daily except Sunday. arrive
Fredericksburg 6.33 7. NJ.
EoTE-Time OF arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
CT. COX, Agent.
W.D. DUKE, c. W. CULP, W. ?. TAYLOR
Gen. Man. Asst. Gen. Man. TrA Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Lsnt.n Services, ST Georges Church

Rev. William ID Smith, rector
sundays.-MJrning service, IL a. m
evening service, p 10.
Week Days TUESDAY, Thursday and
Friday, . p IN; Wednesday, II M
Litauy, 8 p. IN.
Holy Week Monday. Tuesday and
We'd nesday, 5p. M; Thursday, II m
Holy Communion, 8 p m; Good Friday
| IL a. N Easter Even, > p. m
Easter Day Holy Communion, J;Bl
m; morning service and Holy Com
munion, 10 a. IN. Sunday school service
S p m.
Offerings Cool Friday, Missions
Easter Day, Diocesan Missions.
! Offerings at all services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Mr.. Beverley Could Not Meet Ap-
pointmentS.

Hon. C.. Beverley, presiient OF
state Board OF Agriculture, arrived here
Wednesday by steamer Potomac route
TO the Eastern Shore of Virginia, where
he expected to hold three larWers insti
tutee this week and one In Gloucester
and Mathews each next week. lie had
10 return home by steamer on account
If wash out on the r. +. 4 7 X. K
between here and Richmond, aud al
though the Institutes win be hsld, as the
lecturers are there, he will not be present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
r.,.,,. chu,oh-Lsntsn Services.

Ash Wednesday Holy Communion,
10.30: evening services and seI m N, ..
Wednesdays in Lent-service' lo:3o
and s. ,o.oo.
Thursdays-Holy Communion. 1920;
service and address, 4;3O.
Fridavs-Servic@ and address, 10 30;
service and address, 4:aO.
sundays-seryices az usual
All seats are tree and ell are cordially
invited TO be present for worship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
cOlorsd Mlnse Lssss His Tie.

James Bullock, a colored miner at the
sulphur Mlnes, near Mineral, Louisa
county, was instantly illed In the mine
Tuesday. Bullock. with seyersl other
employ e., was on the skip, being hoisSsd
up the shalt. =.
His dinner bucket wss hung down bis
back by q stArp, which, becoming hung
10 one Of the shaft tipbers, pulled hin
back ards from the, skip, breaking bis
hack. and causing instant death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
ORANGE.
Death Of Mr.. Marshall Hopkins
Sheriff Pannill Slips Away With
Prisoner to Prevent Disorder Kick
ed by Horss-Othsr Notes.

9noFiII TaOUil 9bPa FWoJ WIN
Prisoner to Prevent Disorder Kick
cd by q Horss-Othsr Notes.
Unionvllle, Va March Z, 1903.
Mr.. Marshall Hopkins died at his resi-
dence on "Hawtiv farm, near this
place. ON Saturday, March 18th. Death
came hs IA result OF heart failure, suprrin'
duoed by pneumonia, and war unexpected.
ns II was thought he war LARRY on the
road To recovery, until lew minutes De-
fore the end came. MIR. Hopkins was In
the G2nd year of his age, we'll knO 1n and
highly respected, being good 'ltlEsn,
ktnd neighbor, and Ii loving husband.
father ana friend. lie WIS tue Lnd
tried soldier of the COniederacy, belong
ing TO the 10Th Va Regiment, ArnisteaD e
brigade. PIckett's division; was la the
terrible fire AT Gettysburg aud C"Al iiAr-
Dor. being wounded twice, but recovered
and served throughout the entire war.
He WAS "A member of the Christian church
at THE place, from which the funeral
took place ON Sunday at 3 y. m In the
presence VI large cOncOurse Oi people.
lie leaves two brothers, u wife aud sew
eral sons and daughters TO mourn his
departure. Rev. r. v Omer conducted
the funeral. Interment In the cemetery
at this place.
MIR. Edward Simpson, near Tatum,
this county, was operated upon Tor ap-
pendicItis at his home on Friday last, by
DR.. VIM. j. Crittenden, OF this place, as.
sisted by DR.. + Voolfolk, OF Pine Top,
and DR.. Dickinson, of Ia The patient
at last report was doing well.
Mr. Roland Clark, OF this place, was
accidentally kicked by hIs horse Sunday
night last, making an ugly, though not
serious wound, over the right eye.
Messis. d. F. Hughes. Il. b Harris
and +. W. Clark, of this place; John W
Clark, Jr Of Grassland, and W. {. Bond,
OF Vulcan, attended the Inauguration in
Washington.
The verdict OF the jury in the case OF
the Commonwealth against VIM. Jones,
colOred, for the murder OF Miss Glen Pat
tersOD, a white woman, At GordOnsville,
in which the negro WAS found guilty OF
murder In the second degree. fixing his
term in the penetentiary at 10 years, has
been much criticized, and report reached
the officers at Orange on saturday even
ing last that mob Was being formed
TO lynch Jones. Sheriff Lee Pennlll took
the prisoner to Richmond via Alexandria
and fredericksburg, where he WAS con
tined Ia the penitentiary.
Mr. b. q Martin is confined TO his
residence with grippe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
To the Citizens Of fredericksburg
Spotsylvania, Stafford and Louisa.

As the county of Louisa wishes to
present candidate iQr election to
the Senate of Virginia this fall from
the distric. OF which she forms a
part, aud as very general desire
has been EXPRESSED throughout the
county by the citizens OF Louisa DO
ing Iue the honor Of uniting upon
mSself AZ such candidate, | hereby
resneetfully announce my candidacy
for nomination for the Senate of Vir-
ginia from this district, subject to
the Democratic primary, and have to
say that if this honor is conferred
mon me and | am elected TO such
position, | will gave my best en-
deavor to represent the people OF the
whole district, and ask their sup
Respectfully.
Frederick Wilmer sins.
gltf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
DONATION TO NJ. W. HOSPITAL
a.F &P. r. r. Sends 500 for the
Institution.

Judge A. r. Embrey. chairman OF the
adyisory board 81 the Mary Washington
Hospital Association, has received a
check for 500 from General Manager
W d Duke. Of the Richmond, Fire :er-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad, ~ a
donation TO the hospital. The CHECK
vas turned over to Mrs Josephine Wal
ace president Of the association And
the ladies oi the hospital association are
highly apprecistive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
For Sale.

One Bickford & Huffman Farmers
Favoxite) Disc Grain Drill, in good
order.
one good two horse Disc Harrow,
Superior Co.'S make. 10 Discs.
The above have been in use only
two years and are in good condition.
Apply TO
Chas. II HurkamP,
+f Boscohel / arm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
LARGE Audience at Opera House.

Groton's Minstrelo gave good per
iormance at the the Opera House Tues
dav night to one OF the largest crowds
aver assembled in the building. Every
SEAT was occU pied, and there was nc
standing room left Order was excellent
ior sneh a large crowd. The perioI nance
amused and pleased the crowd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Cor Rant,

The place known a. the HARDWOOD
Nance nine miles west Of fredericksburg
ON the main road leading from Freder.
Icksburg to WarrentOn. Ii has a good
house Of ak or eight large rooms, well
Of fine water at the door, large garden
and twenty acres Of arabic land. For
particulars apply to the undersigned.
b. W. Irvine.
Falmouth Va ieb13 l2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
DEATH IN STAFFORD
Mr.. Robert (. Patton Pessss Ausx
at Aas Of rs Years.

MIR. Robert +. Patton, o well SHOWN
and respected citizen Of Stafford, died at
his home, near Foslerville, Sunday even
ing. aged IS years. He IL survived by a
widow, one son and several daughters
Funeral services we're beld from the
residence Wednesday, Rev d. shopoh
officiating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
1ak.n 70 Johns Hopkins HospltaI.

MIR. ". p. Taylor, Of Oak Grove, &C
companied by his son, Mr. G. c. Taylor,
came up on steamer Potomac Wednes.
day en- route to Baltimore. where he will
be treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Sale Of Real Estate.

Mr.. John II. Patterson has sold to Mr.
W. r. Garner bis house and lot on
princess Anne street, between Elizabeth
and Dixon. The purchase price was
5000. Mr. Garner will make improve
mente to the property.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terns made with perioratiOn, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste oil
material. No other pattern las this lea
tugs. For sale At Loverys. Fsshion
A leeta lfes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
DEDICATION OF ANDREW CHAPEL
ln,...,tlna PROGRAM Outlined

The new Andrew Chapel, NJ + e. s.,
at Brooke, Va, OF which Rev. {. i. Pot-
ter Ia pastor, will he dedicated sunday
next. March II Rev j. i. stump will
preach the dediCatory sermon at ! a. m.
Rev. C.. T. McClintic, oi Ashland. will
preach at 3 p m, aud Rev. ] 7. stump
again at 1910 All friends are inv tied to
attend the services
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Misaian Services.

These services will be held at 1t.
Georges Episcopal church from Iareh
10 to 20, conducted by Rev. John K.
Matthews, missioner.
Services. Bible reading, p m; mis-
alnn service, s .. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Mullen For Sale.

Pair Mules. coming . years, weigh
245O lbs; / pair Mules, Z years, weigh
2100 lbs. These mules clean, sound
GOOD workers and no kickers.
SNN ID. NJ. Waller,
mrA-St Broadrun, Fauquier Cos Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
Steamer Potsmas Arrives.

The steamer Potomac arrived at her
wharf here Wednesday at II o'clock ana
alter dlscharging her freight and load
ing, left at four O'Clock the same evening",
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
CARRIED PRISONER AWAY
Officers Frustrats Q Plan TO Lynch
Jones.

William Jones, who was given sen
tence Of ten years in Orange Circuit
Court Friday for murder Of Miss Glenn
Patterson, at Gordonsville, would have
been lynched Friday night it lie stated
On account OF dissatisfaction at thesmall
punishment IL ilcted by the jury, bot the
officers made the discovery that there
was a move on foot, but before 1t could
organize the negro WAS spirited away
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09

A rood Yoke of Oxen and an excel
lent pair of Males. Apply TO K. Il.
Fritter. Stafford G. H., Va. mr4 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09

A Small WasROUa on r. r. q p. r. r.
A waGhout occurred on the new work
near Summit, on the r. +. X Z X. H.,
Wednesday. Trains were delayed sew
eral hours. Several went over the south
ern going South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
CROCERS AND PROVISION MEN
They Organize an Association With
Mr.. w. L. Brannan President.

They Organize an Association WIN
Mr.. w. L. Brannan President.
The retail grocers and provision men
of this city met Monday night in the
Mayors office and permanently organ
lied an association The following oil
GERS were elected for one year: MIR. ".
l.. Brannen, president; Mr.. ID. Willie
scott, of DoggeIt X Scott, vice president;
sir. c. J. Jones, Of W. l.. Burruss's, sec
rotary, and Mr.. l.. A. Weaver, treasurer.
After number OF addresses from va
rious members, discussing the organlza-
ton from different standpoints, com
mittee composed OF the president, vice
president and MIR. l.. q. Roach, assisted
by Mr.. q. K. Swift, the associations re-
tanned counsel, was appointed to pre-
pare bylaws aud constitution, the
said committee TO make their report at
meeting called for next Monday even
ing at 1910 o'clock
This association will undoubtedly
prove a great benefit To the community
at large; IA the main objects are TO ex.
pose fraud aud authorizations In iOods OF
all kinds, TO promote confidence between
dealer and consumer, 10 encourage the
Observance OF legal holidays ami early
closing during the heated t'rm, 10 pro-
tect it's members from fraudulent 'chemes
and to cooperate for the common bene-
tit OF all.
1t 10 hoped and desired that al retail
grocers and provision men In the city Will
give TO the association their support and
CO. operation thereby lettering their
own condition and at the same time be
in position TO give better service to
their nAtrOna
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
FOR BETTER SCHOOLS.
A Big Meeting to be Held at Stafford
c. Il. May 18th.

There will be q meeting under she aus
pices 1.-THE COOPERATIVE Education Com
mission Of the State Of Virginia ~ Stall
ford Court House on the 18th OF May
Every body is invited to assemble on that
date with the view Of quickening inter- st
10 the cause OF education. Action along
the line for the bettermeDt Of the public
schools OF Stafford county will be taken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09

Or. punawsy Continues to improve.
Rev DIR. T. s. Dunsway is so much in
nroved that he is able to cit up IN his
room portion Of each day.