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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-11
WANTED. rs Small FARMS

Wanted. 25 small cheap farms. Adj
dress or call on a. c. Garrison, Guineys,
Va il7llm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-11
BLACK HORSE COMPANYS REUNION

The survivors Of the Black Horse Com
pany will hold a reunion Mt Fauquler
White Sulphur Springs August Is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-11

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-11

BE careful in selecting your goa
watches and rings If you buy them
from II. +. Norris, the ieweler and OPP
tican. he gives you this guarantee az TO
quality: You can have your watch or
ring officially assayed or tested ana IL 1t
does not come up 10 its stamped quah'y
ON each piece, will refund your money
and pay all expenses OF assay. Don De
mislead a. to the rciablep place. Remen-
Der the number. $50 Main st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-11

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-11

Ennever Lucas,
Clerk OF Board. j26-ln
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
CHILD BITTEN BY RAT
Rodent Climbed in Crib While Baby was Aslstp,

4 few nights ago Mrs. j. Addison Bill
Kingsley was awakened in her chamher
at her nome ON the corner OF Prince I'd
ward and Amelia streets. 10y the cry oi
her twO year old boy. John Dahnry Bill
Kingsley " no was iu his crib near her bed.
Their was mo- light in the ROOM and she
Thought the child was dreaming and
would soon be quiet. The grandmother,
Mrs. Loayell, in the next room. heard the
crv of the child and came 20 the door 10
ascertain what was disturbing the little
fellow. just a. she spoke ~ Mrs. Ill-
Kingsley tine Noungstcr scrcamednguin. \
lamp was lighted and 10 was seen that
the cliId's face was covered with blood
and the cOyeridS also were stained An
examination was made and it was found
that n rat had bitten the child in the
neshy portion OF the hand, and il had
also nibblcd the ends oftWo fingers. The
hcshy portion Of the hand was blue from
bruises and tine marks of the rats teeth
were plainly seen. The-child 10 throw
ing up his hands To his lace had caused
rho blood stains on IL and the cOverlids
II is needless % say that rats will be- cN-
terminated i'm that house II rat poisin
will do H.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
VETERANS HONORED
They Receive Crosses Of Honor From Daughters
Of Cehisdersey.

The Daughters of the COnfcderacy pre-
scnted crosses 10 the old soldiers at the
Business Mems Association rooms Fri
day evening There were present OF the
ladies of the Association, President. Mrs.
Mamie ). Barney; Secretary, Miss Noble
Mander. and members. Mesdames Nata-
lie Smith l.. l.. Coghill and Misses Viz
ginia Knox. Mary Braxton, Kate Man
der Mrs. Lciper NJ Robinson, OF
Bowling Green Chapter, was also pres
ent. She il daughter OF the late Charles
Campbell. the historian. and received n
descendants cross. She was ON Thurs
day the recipient from Bowling Green
Chapterof the trowel with which she laid
the first mortar OF the Soldiers monu-
ment at Bowling Green this fall. This
trowcl is made of polished steel, silver
plated and mahogany handle. tits hand
some. Those who received crosses arr
DR.. J. II. Ball, Go. k,gth Va. Regt Cav;
&. A. Bowler, Co. A, 18th Va; Thos. \.
Cox. Co. A, 47th Va - T. Deatlev, Go.
+, 18th Va. Cavalry; VIM. c. Dicki son.
Co. T., 9th Va. Cavalry; Il. p. English,
Stafford Artillery; b. W. jenkins. Co. f,
18th Va. Cavalry; W. G. McWhirt, Co.
f. Both Va; W. II. Pratt, major, 9th
Va. Cavalry; Chas. W. Rogers, Both Va;
q. 4. Snellings, Co. |, 30th Va; RObt.
y. Skinner Go. !, Both Va; descend
ants cross 10 John Fletzelle Anderson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
Fertilizers, Feed and Hay
BOULWARE & SON.
ELEGANT HOME WEDDING

At Emerson Caroline county, on
Thursday evening, January, 18th, at 6
p. M, was sOlemnized one OF the prettiest
home marriages OF the season when Miss
Mary Alice Skinker, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. W. p. Skinker, became the bride oi
Mr.. Harry W. Saers, OF Washington.
The parlOr was beautifully decorated
with evergreens and ported plants, and
the couple stood under n marriage bell
OF smilax and chrysanthemums sus-
pended from an arch, where the ceremony
was impressively performed by Rev. :. >.
Ware, OF Port Royal. The bride entered
on the arm OF her father, by whom she
was given away. She was preceded by
the groom and his best man, Mr.. Glove
land Skinker, brother Of the bride, OF
Washington. Miss Nellie Il. Lakewood.
cousin OF the bride, was maid Of honor
The bride was beautifully attired in
white crepe de chine over taifeta trimmed
with point lace. She wore n white
picture hat and carried an elaborate
bouquet of Brides roses. Directly after
the ceremony n most elegant dinner was
served, consisting of all the delicacies of
the season. The wedding presents.
which were numerous, comprising articles
Of real value and utility in silver and cut
glass, attested the popularity OF the
bride and groom. A large number OF
relatives and friends from the surround
ing neighborhoOd as well ~ from dis
lance were present. The bride is one OF
Caroine's most popular and cultured
young ladies, while the groom il APRON
inent real estate agent OF his city. Mr.
and Mrs. Saers left the next day for All
extended northern tour, with the best
wishes OF their many friends. On re-
turning they will make their future home
in Washington. A. b. c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
AN ENJOYABLE FOX HUNT

On Wednesday, jan 18th, long before
sun rise, began the assembling near the
Grove, at the Ellenwood farm gate Of the
faithful, tried and well trained fox hunters
Of the Grove and Morrisville neighbour
hood. Those who were To witness the
exciting scene OF the final collapse of the
sly old fellows were Messrs. Jim Dye,
Bill kearns, Cornelia Helm, j. b. Jones,
j. Il. Jones, II. II. Edwards, +. n.
Holmes, Alex Bell, also Messrs. Patton
and Lathram, Of Stafford. After an ex-
citing and enjoyable chase they succeed
ed in running "Mr. Fox down at Mr..
Joseph Newman sspring, near the Grove.
one who witnessed the scene can GER
tainly commend it as a pretty one TO
gaze upon. A number of hounds, with
their suspicious howIs, kept their mas
ters in quick motion as they galloped
over the hills and dales, taking fances,
&c. On their return 10 the village, bear
ing the fox, their proud spirit was eyi-
dent and how proudly the horses stepped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
VETERANS BANQUET
Observe Lee.JaCkSOn Day With
Short Speeches and Music.

Maury Camp, Confederate Veterans
observed l.ec-JacksOn day with "a ban
Quet at the GlrnwoOd Cafe in this city
The "Old soldiers To the number o
about forty or fifty. together withs eyera
members OF RS.Chew Camp, Sons OF Con
tolerate Veterans, and one or two news
paper men, assembled at the Mayors
office at S:30 p. m, and from there
marched in body to the banquet hall.
As they entered the doors, with ilags
FIXING. the College Orchestra struck NJ
Dixie. which was greeted with n rebel
veil Col T.. d. Cole was unanimously
chosen 10 preside, and did SO ina manner
pleasing TO all.
After a delicious repast had bcens rived
10y the new proprietors OF the Gienwood'
consisting OF oysters in every style, tur-
key. ham, vegetables, celery, lee cream,
cake and coffee, cigars were passed
around and "A general good time had,
while the orchestra rendered Southern
airs
Following the supper Col. Cole called
the assemhlage to order and announced
DIR. RusehrO ~ the first speaker. lie
paid an eloquent tribute 10 lee and the
Confederate soldier, and was heartily ap-
plauded. DR.. .h Garnctt King responded
in graceful speech for the Sons OF Vet
Grams. his response breathing love for the
"Old Confederate Rev DR.. K. j.
McBryde expressed his pleasure as a
member of the Iee-Jackson Camp, OF
Lexington. at being able To meet with
Maury Camp lie deprecated the lack OF
interest in the camp shown here 10y eN-
Coniederates themselves and told how
the camp AT Lexington was composed
of nearly two hundred members. among
them the most prominent men OF the
town. lie spoke cloqucntly of Gen. Lee
and his whole talk proved most inter
csting. Judge John II. Goodrich followed
with a short. but eloquent speech, which
was greatly enjoyed by his comrades.
The banquet came 10 a close after lew
brief remarks 10y Mr.. W. Ii. lIurkamp,
one of the most active and ardent mem
beers of the Sons of Veterans Camp here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT
Mr.. J. {. Conway DlesNs Dallas. Texas.

MrJ. c. Conway, prct dcnt of the Con
way, Lccpcr and Quarcs Lumber Com
panes. and one OF the best known bust
ness men OF Dallas. Texas, died at st.
Paul sanitarium. in that city, on Fri
day. Jan. 18th. Mr. Conway was born
in fredericksburg Dee. 30, 1854. He
spent his boyhood days here He went
from here to Mississippi and in 1888
thence To Texas He established in Dial
Las large business. which h. conducted
to the time OF his death. The company,
Of which he was president, has branch
houses at Dallas, Cleburne, Denton, Wax
ahachie Mansfield. Greenvlle and Can
don. and is consideiel one Of the strong
est in Texas. He is survived by his wild
ow and one daughter, Miss Gordon Con
way. His brGher are Messrs. Eugene
Conway, of Mfmphis. Tenn Fulton and
Fitzhugh Conway, OF Caroline county,
Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
HUGH LIVINGSTON BOGGS

Died suddenly of pneumonia on Tues
day. January 10th, 1906. Hugh Livings-
ton Boggs. aged - years. He was
formerly a practicing lawyer OF this
place. native OF SpOtsyyania county,
removing to Catlettesburg, Kentucky,
Twenty-Five years ago, where in noble
efforts to help the food sufferersin water
nearly three days, working mauiully, he
lost his health, and while helping Others
his own law library and all OF his pos
sessions hoated down the Ohio. This
exposure gave him pneumonia from
which he never entirely recovered, "A
second attack proving fatal He was a
member OF the Episcopal church.
Mr.. Boggs was a brother OF Miss A.
II. and Miss b. l.. Boggs, OF this place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
TO HELP THE FAIR
Another immigrant" Makes Good
Suggestions.
lie Feels d General Interest in the Annual
Exhibition.

To The Free Lance:
With much satisfaction. notircd the
letter, OF AN Immigrant" in late is.
sue of The Free Lance, respecting the fair
association. Ills Suggestion regarding
/ shade trees iscomuendable; butit would
! take some time to materialize. fOr before,
/ the trees were planted and grew to suill-
cent shade many OF the present genera
zion would, in the nature of things have
passed away. | submit that there arr
other things 81 greater immediate need
than st ade trees, the most striking, to
the visitor, being the absence of ordinary
sanitary arrang ments. The filth about
the fences should be- cleaned away and "A
few toilet rooms erected. ~ ON other
lair grounds
No sensible man would risk the cNhibi-
ton of good live stock under such miser-
able roofs over the stalls and boxes.
They should be- shngled or otherwise
made raiu-proof The expense would bc
comparatively small. 4 sufficient sup
ply OF water tor stock should bc Also
provid d, which could be- done at triilng
cost 10y an extension Of the ri v water
pipes which run near the grounds
/ agree with An Immigrant" that
more encouragement should be- given to
agricultural exhibits ~ well az to ho So
racing: TO stimulate our farmers 10
produce and exhibit good horses, good
cattle. good sheep, good hogs; our teach
ers To exhibit competitive work oi their
pupils. and women 81 the city and coun-
ties To show choice necdlework, cookery,
poultry and pets
believe in races for tc thoroughbred
horse. the noblest oi the equ me- race, bur
hc should not monOpOlize all the races
Something should br done in this regard
Tor the trotting hOrs' ~ Well. Some.
thi Z more than heretofore should also be-
done for the draft horse, the maiLs,ay Of
agriculture.
II we are to have stcrplrchascs The race
track should h- put in better order tu
prevent accidents.
10 j. cnsy 10 -it an home and critcse
Others however. The retiring president
displayed much activity in making "A
good racing show at the iair, 80 far n
runners were concerned, and dare say
his committees had their hands full in
other Respects. but there il always room
for Improvement Ii is not always the
credit balance un hand that proves the
success oi a public enterprise.
beg also To- subscribe myself.
yours for success,
Another Immigrant
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
ANNUAL Meeting
Stockholders of Horse ShCg ASSO.
citation Elect Officers.
Mr. Hurkamp Reflected President W. Cool
rick Succeeds Mr.. Howard As Secretary.

The annual meeting Of thes ockhollcn
of the fredericksburg llorsr show Asso
citation was held at the Mayors oiii'
Friday at - o'clock witha quorum 81
stock present and represented. Mr G. H.
lIurkamp. the president presiding, MIR
Clarance r. Howard. secretary
President Ilurkamp read his annual
address, which was listened To with in
tcrcst
Mr. llurkamp was on motion OF Col
Cole elected president and the following
vicc-presidcnts were chosen: Judge \. W.
Wallace. NJ. G. Willis. Gen. ID. D.Whceler.
W. II Ilurknmp. ). 5 Bradford, John
NJ. Griffin. Isaac iiirsh. \. i. Rowe,
Alex. Pratt, 4 b. Bolts.
On motion Of Capt. Rowe. the salnry
OF secretary was fixed at $50 per an
mum. On his further motion Mr.. &.
OConor Goodrich was elected secretary,
Mr.. Clearance X. Howard. who so eff
GENTLY served the association in that
capacity during the past year having de-
clincd reelection.
On motion of Mr.. Ilurkamp. Mr.. \.
Randolph Howard was selected treasurer.
The following directors Were then
chosen. Capt. NJ. b. Rowe. T. 5. Shep-
herd, j. s. Wallace, Henry Dannehl, II.
l.. Baylor. Capt. r. McCracken, W. D.
Carter, Henry Warden, A. Randolph
Howard, W. l.. Watson Capt 5. j.
Quinn, George Puryis. Col l.. D. Cole, e.
C. Rowlett, G. Il. Howard. 81. George Il.
Fitzhugh, Capt Dan NJ. lee. r. W.
Daniel, A. W. Embpy. G.. r. Boulwarr.
T.. j. Smith. j. II. G.. Beverley, ). ".
Somerville. W. j. Butzner.
The report oi Secretary Howard.
showed receipts from all sources =. 49,
81; expenses $i.233.Gs; returned to
subscribers 81 .2lG. leaving balance on
hand of $2Sj7
Mr.Mauricc Ilirsh submitted his report
as treasurer, which was adopted.
The Thanks OF Che association were
rendered the retiring SECRETARY and re-
firing treasurer and also the presi-
dent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
MUSICAL TREAT
Sous, and HI, Bani the Attraction.

The Opera House was crowded with a
large, fashionable audience Monday after
noon To hear the famous March King,
John Philip SOusa, and his splendid
band. SOusa is still the idol OF the music
loving American public and he loses none
lf his charm rs the years go by. His
and is composed Of musicians, every
ne of whom is a star. The program
+, Dnday afternoon was rendered as
D'usa alone can render musical selec-
- ms. and the leader was most obliging
W bonding to the many encores. gen
tor { rendering some piece To catch the
ar fancy. Sousa will always be
and,me in fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
TIE NORMAL SCHOOL
Fredericksburg Choice Of Rappahann'ck Valley
For Location.

Tnppahannock. Va. Jan. l9th. 1906
The people oi Essex and King and
Quecu are deeply Interested in the loca-
tion of the New Normal School for Tide
water and they will unanimously and
enthusiastically support FrrderickS-
burg claim In their opinion some re-
gard ought 10 be- had Ia the claims oi
these counties in the Outside Row. IA
it were. and 10 their right to enjoy some
of the advantages which the State offers
TO it, people. They have faithfully and
stcadia-tly paid their taxes. voted the
Democratic ticket. rolled up big MAORI
ties for the party and yet, with their
sister counties, MiddleseX, Mathews,
Gloucester Lancaster, Northumberland.
Richmond. Westmopland and King
George. have had but few OF the benefits
ana advantages which have come by
means OF Internal improvements by
the State. They plea for the location OF
the Normal at Fredericksburg-cOnven-
lent and accessible To the people OF a
large portion Of these counties
PhilOs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
CAROLINE DAUGHTERS
ELECT OFFICERS

The annual meeting Of the Bowling
Green Chapter, United Daughters OF the
Confcderacy. for the election Of Officers,
was held at the Lawn Hotel Friday.
Mrs VIM Il Mckenney, State president,
OF Petersburg, presided Mt the meeting
The chapter has forty-eight members
and has raised S33i for the monument
fund.
The following officers were elected:
President Mrs. Eugene b. Travis; First
Vice President, Mrs Mary +. Peatross;
Second Vice. President, Mrs. A. b. Chand-
Ter; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs o. p.
Smoot; Recording Secretary, Miss
Blanche Coghill; Treasurer. Mrs. j. l..
Jordan; Registrar, Mrs. l.. G. Moncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan. Sth, 1906.
LEAVE NORTHwARD.

LLAN l. NOhlitN AiNN.
6.10A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal
at Occoquan Sundays on 3. stops at
Alexandria to discharge ,tsseugers.
S.11 AN. daily. StOpsa; ,'oVandria.
1899 A. M. daily. Stol, on signal
at Iceland, Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water, Ried. Quantico, Cherry Hill,
Freestone. Negley, Occoquan, Lor-
ton, Accotink, Franconia, Seminary
and Alexandria.
l.43 P. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Stops at Alexandria.
Gas p. NJ. daily. Stops at RrOOke,
Wide Water, Quantico, and AleAan-
dria.
1905 P. II. daily. Stops At Alex
Sndria. Stops on signal at Occoq uau
on Sundays only.
Accommodates Train from Rich
mOnd arrives 6.99 p. NJ. daily ex-
cept Sunday,
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except sunday,
Richmond accommodation Makes
eqi a. III. daily. Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops on signal at Wide
Water, Summit, Guinea, WOodslanc,
Penole., Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; ana NJ
Alexandria, Brooke, Milford, boswell
and Ashland daily.
GAS A. N. daily except Sunday.
Makes local stops on signal.
t229 P. 81 daily, s. A. H. tra.u.
Stops on signal at Lortop and Orco
guam Sundays only, and daily
alexandria, Quantieo, Milford, Dos
well aud Ashland
5.26 p. NJ. daily. Atlantic Goats
Line train Stops a. AlcNeidria
boswell and Ashland.
6.39 p. II. daily. Makes lo"di stops
on signal.
900 p. N daily. Seaboard Aiy Alu'
train. stops az AleXandriE aui OF
signal at boswell and Ashland
NOTF-Time Of arrivals and de
partures Sud connections not guar
anteed.
c. C.. cox. Agent.
W. u. DUKE. C. ". CrLP. W. T.. TAYLOR
Asst 90 Pres Gen. Supf. IrlI Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY

The Daughters OF the Coniederacy 10y
unanimous vote decided to send yearly
one dollar to the Confederate Woman's
Home, in Richmond, to aid in establish
ing room to be known az the Sally
Tompkins room" IL was also voted
to have an entertainment on April 18th,
1906, for the Gen Fitzhugh Lee Monu-
ment fund. Attention was called to the
fact that the date decided on is the an
niversary OF che passage ofthe Ordinance
of Secession.
Particulars of the entertainment will
be given later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
MAYOR APPOINTS CHAIRMEN
Councilman E. NJ. Young. IT,. to Head Light
Committee Councilman v. L. Watson Chair
man Water Committee.

Fredericksburg. Jan. 10Th. 1906.
70 the Honorable President and Mem
beers of the Common Council of Frder
ick~burg Va.
Gentlemen. Having been officially in
formed 10y your body OF the resignation
of George II Morrison from your body,
also of that of VI = Chancellor. and be-
ing requested 10y You to iill the position
of chairman OF the Committee ON Light.
made vacant hy the resignation OF Mr..
Morrison. aud being informed 10y Mcssrs.
:. ". Somrrvllo and j. T.. Rowe. the re-
mainiuy members oi the said committee,
that neither oi them desire 10 be- APP
pointed. hereby appoint T.. NJ. Young,
Jr.. 10 thc Craftsmanship of the Commit
tee ON Light. and Col Cole, second on
Committee ON Water of which Mr.. Chan
cclor was chairman. not wishing To be
advanced to the craftsmanship. hereby
appoint Mr.. W. l.. Watson, next ON said
committee, 10 the craftsmanship OF the
same.
Respectfully.
Thomas p. Wallace,
MuKpr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
Mr.. JOSEPH HERND0N
Another Confederate Soldier Dead.

Mr.. Joseph Hcrndon, an aged citizen
Of Stafford, died at his home Friday
near Belliair Mills, aged rs years. He
was n Confederate soldier, member OF
the 9th Va. Cavalry. He is survived by
four daughters, Mrs Lucy Griffin, Mrs.
Maggie Griffin and Miss Carrie Herndon,
Of Stafford, and Mrs. j. +. Wilson, oi
Washington. Funeral Sunday evening
from the Residence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep oil kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
undressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds. Lime. Cement,
Caleine 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
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
of all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Tire Clay Pipe. K. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
CRAS. W. ALIEGAR KILLED
Vas Struck by a Train Between Baltimore and
Washington.

Mr. Chas. W. Allegar, aged D years
son OF Mr.. G. W. AllcSar. Of Shacklett,
Stafford county, was struck aniinstant-
IN killed 10y mail train between Balti-
more and Washington a few days ago.
The body was cut up and mangled tn
S,f.h an extent That it was difficult to
fluid all the members, some being carried
yards away.
MIR. Allegar was q brakeman and had
been ON the railroad only - days when
killed. lie is survived by his wife, a two
year old son, his parents, two brothers
and a sister.
The remains were Inferred in theclurch
ward at Stafford Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
THE VALENTINE CASE
Adjective Says lie is an Old Offender.

Detective Sergeant NJ. II. Muller, OF
Washington, was notified Of the arrest
OF John Valentine here for passing a
worthless check, as his department was
searching for a man Of Valentines de-
scription charged with forgery. Detec-
tive Muller arrived here Friday evening
He recognized Valentine as an old offend
or. The detective says he has served time
in Philadelphia and Baltimore and his
picture il in the rogues' gallery in Wash
ington. Valentine was before the mayor
Saturday and his ease was continued at
request Of Attorney Vim. W. Butzner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
WAR SONGS SUNG
Address By Judge E. c. MOneure.
Bowling Green. Jan. 20

Bowling Green, Jan. 20.
Gen Lees birthday was celebrated
here vest irday by the Bowling Green
Chapter OF the United Daughters Of the
COnfederacy at the Lawn Hotel
Crosses OF Honor were conferred on j.
l.. Jordan and Oscar Gresham. COnfed-
crate war songs were sung and the
"Blue and the Gray" was read by Mrs.
Eugene b. Travis, the president, Judge
L. Z. Moncure made a short speech, Civ
ing experiences and citing incidents Of
tho pvor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-23
A SINGULAR CASE
Mrs. Chichester Rapidly Recovering.

Mrs. r. II. l.. Chichester, of Stafford
county. who underwent an operation at
the Mary Washington Hospital on FRI
day for the removal Of n particle OF bone
from the hip Joint, which was supposed
to have been splintered of as the result
Of slight blow, is resting well and her
complete recovery is believed to he n
matter Of some eight or ten days The
operation developed the fact that the
cause of the trouble was not due to n
splntercd bone, rs was suspected. but
to the presence OF needle, which in some
unaccountable way had found Judgment
in the hip against the bone. causing a
very painful, though not serious injury.