The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-10
rRFpF RICK sBUpG. Va, TUESDAY, JANUARY TO- 1905
ESSEX.
Many Entertainments The Caroline
Misssd-Ths Proposed RI ilroad-
Personals. Etc.

Many entertainments The Caroline
Misssd-Ths Proposed Rtilroad-
Personals. Etc.
DunEsvi j.. Va Jan ), 1903.
need not m"ntion the severity of the
YEA her during the gtst II lhr Christmas
holiday, nor the mud ami slush that
followed the breaking up Of the ireGz'
, and the melting Of the r, suit 81 light
SHOWS But In spite Of it all the young
folks had their fun The worse the
weather the more determined they were
to go aud have n festive time.
Tnerr wns "A most ~ byableevrning ~
Linda, thr r, sldtnce Of County rr as
urer ". II Street on Monday and at
Economy" the home Of e. Is Newbill,
E.q.. he Misses Newbill entertained
some of their many friends on Wednes
lay evening.
''Sunnysi E, near Wares Wharf, the
home OF the " arners, was the scene OF
very pleasant occasion Thursday even.
ing
Saturday night found many at DR.. De-
ShaE IS, Of Cehtre Cross, watching Tor the
New Year To come, with all IL his bright
promises aud glorious opportunities.
Some tried to hunt, but the birds are
Ia the woods, safe from fowler and
hawk, and Ell ying the crop "i briar
berries.
Little II any ice has b. en- gotten yet.
The snow on the ponds ruined the lee,
both for harvesting and skating.
am sorry To say Mrs Lucy Waller
l..K.k 4. IN M yith pnoumopia AZ tha hnmn
ni her son In Law, Nc Landon Mrlght,ot
Travellers Rest "
Sir. MuscOe Garnett, deputy sherli Ol
Eseex, has been confined to his brd all ni
Christmas, and Is still n great rufferer,
though improving.
Rev. Mr.. Watson. Oi kappahannock
Church, spent his holiday with bis pa
rents 10 the Valley.
Mr.. r b. Eubank hss returnei from Il
visit to Harper's Ferry.
Miss Margaret Scott Eubank Is al
home with her parents Mics Eubank II
student at Oak Grove Academy.
Miss Annie Lasrie DillaId, who Is at
tending school In Richmond, spent her
Christmas at home, near Centre Cross.
Mrs. Dr. Stiff. Of Richmond, il with her
father, Mr. ". Ii. Street
Rev. Richie Ware preached al Kappa
hammock Sunday, the Let.
Mr.. Carroll Lumpkin has completed his
new coach shop, and will be ready Tor
work in few days.
The discOntinuance OF the Caroline Is
much regretted. Many through this see.
ton were accustomed TO run up to Fred
ericksburg aud do their shopping. But
the expense attending trip on one OF
the regular boats, having to pay Tor
staterooms two nights, Is too heavy.
The Caroline was great convenience.
The railroad people seem In dead ear
nest now. BY this time the engineers
are at lrbanna. They may continue
their survey down to Fishing Bay. 1t is
reported that they are looking for deep
water. IL is also reported that some
railroad is behind the move, and that
there may be some interesting develop
ments in the near future. We care not
who Is behind 1t or in front OF IL. We
want the road regardless OF who buildsit.
OF course there are the same old gang
of disbelievers. They doubt yerything
and everybody, when there Is probable
change for the betterment OF ourcOuntry.
Old ruts suit some people. They lear
new people and new business enterprises,
and they fear competition, ,that'sit. They
want things to stand just es they are.
A living for them may do, though those
around them are hard pressed. May
double blessings come to the man who
looks outside OF his own home and his
own farm and studies the general good
Such men make the country.
There Is a merchant in Centre Cross
who took stock in the railroad as soon
"A he heard that It's building was prob
able. In en- interview he remarked: 81
do not care II never get cent back;
n that road but touches Essex county,
shall feel paid 1t will help my county,
and whatever helps my county Will help
me directly or indirectly" That Is what
call altrulsm, and OF such are ths true
builders OF city or country.
Reyerting 90 the weather, your CORES
pondent saw species OF grass hopper
sporting In the glorious sunshine Satur-
day, and on Monday afternoon he saw
a leather wing bat flying around al
dusk. and apparently as happy as IL 1t
were June. Where have these creatures
been hiding 30 snugly and warmly dur
ing the freeze that they are really at the
first suggestion OF warm weather to
come out and sing Good Old Summer
Timer" Bu', Deighbor, do not be deceiv.
cd. Better replenish your wood pile and
buy more blankets. We are going to
have it. The persimmOn crop Is Abun-
dant and holly berries as thick as tracks
around a country school house.
santa Claus was generous to me and
mine and q right good time we had.
truet that The Free Lance had Its iull
share. and II good wishes will help, then
here'e to you for this New Year, and may
your subscribers be as many az your
friends.
Mr.. Lee Saunders, OF Culpeper, has been
Visiting his sister. Mrs. A. RansOne, OF
Dunnsyille. Mr.. Saunders is the owner
OF the DunusS lille water works. He Left
for his home yesterday by steamer Caro-
line to fredericksburg.
Mr.. Francis Fl. Scott, who has been
amending bis Christmas assisting his
former employer, Mr.. Davis, OF Urbanna,
"a AZ his home at his mothers, Mrs. Kate
Scott, OF Dunnsville.
There 10 much complaint concerning
the Irregularity OF mail here. Letters
are ont OF date, magazines look second
handed. and even registered packages
are delayed SON ewh re along she route.
Mail matter is almost sacred, and those
Who handle It, OF course, know this.
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