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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
WISHES TO HEAR FROM THE PEOPLE

Hon. G. r. Swift, delegate-eect to the
House of Delegates from this district,
asks us to state, in connection with the
Sale redistricting bill. his desire to hear
from his constituents in Fredericksburg
and Spotsylvauia as to their wishes in
the matter. The changes proposed by
the bill appear elsewhere In our columns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified az administrator OF
Mrs. Bette V. Leioe. hereby notify nll
parties having claims against her estate
to present them duly authenticated for
settlement, and all parties owing said
estate to come forward and pay same
to me.
Frank 7. Catlett,
Administrator,
ian2-w4w. Moss Neck, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
DEATH or HON. JACOB S. EGGBORN

Hon. Jacob S. Eggborn, OF Culpeper
county, who was member OF the leg
islature nearly a quarter OF a century
ago, passed away Saturday at his home
in the S3rd year OF his age. He was one
of the most prominent men OF his sec
ton. The funeral took place SUNDAY
The deceased was a Mason and the
burial was with Masonic hOnOrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09

Mrs. Z. j. Smith delightfully."- entertain
ed a number of her friends Friday even
ing from l:3O to : o'clock. Dainty re-
freshments were served. Those present
were Mesdames J. +. Mason, NJ. 4. Italia
ferro, A. b. Yates, W. d. Carter, Geo.
W. Shepherd Jno. r. Goodrich, Mamie
Hileary, Mrs. Hilleary, Misses Parker
Herndon, Sallie Lacy, Anna Braxton
and Mary BraXtOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Commissioners Embrey. Carter and
Foster sold at public auction Friday the
property of the Francis Adams estate,
being the second property below DR..
Montagues ON Main street, next 10 the
railroad. 1t was first offered a. whole
and then in two parcels-One parcel with
dwelling and the other with the spur
track III X. +. h F. r. Il. on IT,
Mr.. John NJ. Griffin bid In the property
a. a whole at al 400. and when sold in
parcels Mr.. +. q. Hehin bid in the part
with dwelling at 81 100, and Mr.. John
W. Allison bid in the part with spur
tract on it at $40.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
KEPT SECRET FOR THREE YEARS

The marriage of Miss Roberta Sandy,
of Essex, and Mr. Sargent, of Accomac
county, occurred three years age, but was
kepc a secret until just before Christmas.
Miss Sandy's most intimate friends did
not know of her marriage. During the
period of three years Mr.. Sargent has paid
annual visits to Miss Sandy's home, but
no one recognized a husband in the
lover
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
. DEATH IN SPOTSYLVANlA

Mr. John Chiffon died at his home, at
Spotsylvania C. H., Saturday night.
alter a short illness, N the s0th year OF
his age. He is survived by his wife and
iour Children, two daughters and two
sons. The funeral took place Monday
evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
SKULL FRACTURED

Mr.. r. +. Hartman, Of Westmoreland,
was thrown from an overturning load OF
fodder a few days ago and in the
fall the tongue OF the wagon was broken,
one end of which struck him on the back
Of the head, knocking him senseless.
His skull was fractured and il is thought
no cannot recover
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
SALE OF PROPERTY

Frederick W. Coleman, acting as trus-
tee under deed Of trust from Mamie
Jones and Others, sold at public auction
on Friday to Arthur Brown. the lot on
Princess Anne street, for $500 cash.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
DIVORCE GRANTED

Judge J. L. Mason has granted a di-
vorce n yinculo matrimonii in vacation
in the divorce suit Of Tiden HUMPHREYS
VS.. Dallie HUMPHREYS, in the Circuit court
of Stafford county. Judge A. I. Embrey
represented Mr.. Humphries aud Mr.
Chas. d. Foster, Mrs. HUMPHREYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
FOR RENT

The Charlottesville Farm. in Spotsyl-
vania Co.. Va. This farm is 10 miles
west of Fredericksburg, on the Orange
C. II. road. Good brick house. produc-
tive land and large orchard. Moderate
lent.
Chas NJ Wyeth,
2O2 n. Calvert ST.,
dec3O-1m Baltimore, Md.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers of the Il. V. A. X NJ. Society will be
held mt the Mayors Office in the city OF
fredericksburg, Va, on Thursday, Jan
uary II. 1906, at II o'clock n. III. This
meeting il for reports OF officers for the
past year, the election OF officers for the
ensuing year and the transaction OF such
business az may come before the meeting
All stockholders are urged to be. present
BY order Of the President
s. J. Quinn, Secretary.
Dec. 30. 1905.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
NOTICE

The Virginia Clothing House will be
closed from Saturday night to Thursday
night to makearrangements for their big
sacrifice sale, which commences Friday
morning. Jan. 18th, at 8 n. m. sharp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
FIRE!

JnO. ". Allison, IT,, & Co., Office 800 Commerce
Street.
Opposite Conway, Gordon & Garnet
National Bank. Insure your dwell
ings. furniture, barns. stables, grocerie
and stocks of all kind. Can Mt our Ollie
and convience yourself we carry compan
les second to none. Rates and satlsic
ton guaranteed.
Jno. W. Allison. ,Ir.. 4 Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
HORSE FOR SALE

One good bay horse, : years old, fine
driver: only reason for selling expect to
90 west. viii sell cheap to quick buyer.
Address or call to see.
Carl T. finder,
It Mine Run. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
WANTS WINCHESTER
CORPORATION COURT ABOLISHED

In his annual message to the City
Council. Mayor II. II. Baker recommends
the abolition of the Corporation Court
of Winchester, on the ground that 1t Is
an unnecessary expense.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
for Rent.

Star Building, on north side OF Com
merce street, adjoining the Johnston 4
Pearson's Drug Store.
Alvin T Embrey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
FOR RENT.

The store, dwelling and big brick ware
house In rear, now occupied by ii. Hell
mig az bakery on Commerce st. Pos
session given January l, 1906 Il:
Goldsmith. nov6s2t II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
IIAE TABLE NO 10.
effect At A. NJ. February Sth. 1904.

Connections at fredericksburg with r. +. 4 ?.
r. r. aud Maryland Delaware and virginia Kali,
way Co. AT Orange with southern r. H. anu
Chesapeake \ Ohio X. r.
The only liue t. the Chaneelorsville ana VII
derness BAttlehe.ds.
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily exceptSunoaJ.
W H RICHARDS. Gen. Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
WANTED

A first class man to take charge OF a
farm. one that understands care OF stock.
Must have good reference, Address l..
Selke, Massaponax, Va. IL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds of job printing In first class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
WANTED

First class salesman for a country
store. or q partner with small capital 10
take interest in business. Address, with
good references, j. r. Broaddus, kappa-
hammock Academy, Va. p-ot
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09
WANTED-SALESMEN

AND SALESLADIES
The Virginia Clothing House wants 10
salesladies and 10 statesmen. Apply at
once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-09

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Copyright, 1906.
The "Cotton' Wedding.

~ NE YEAR Of welded life brings the "cotton"
q } anniversary, and it may be made most attrac-
tive affair. So after the original
mony 1t will probably not be difficult matter to
arrange for reunion Of the bridal party, and this
alone will make the occasion a memorable Send
the invitations squares Of fine cotton cloth written
with indeble ink
Decorate the with vines, plants and branches.
Over these put quantity Of fluffy cotton flakes. Por
there's and window Grapes effective made from
strips Of white cotton. If cards be the
ment, "Hearts" is good game, and there are SO
many articles in the shape Of hearts which will make
appropriate souvenirs and prizes. The dining
be covered with thin layers Of cotton instead
Of linen cover. At each place put cotton SNOWFALL
tied with ribbon, the card tucked under the bow.
Inside the ball put tiny souvenir. The centerpiece
should be jardiniere wrapped with cotton and filed
with the kind Of flowers that used at the event
Of year ago.
There should be a wedding cake containing ring,
piece Of money and thimble; all young people know
the meaning of these symbols, and there will be
jolly time when the bride cuts the cake Have the ice
cream frozen in balls tied with ribbons Of spun sugar
candy Of the color used at the original wedding supper
The gifts to be given the happy pair are Of course
limited to articles made from cotton One little bride
of year rejoiced in generous cotton crepe kimono
and the groom in pair Of pajamas. These were given
by the bridal party and were sent in huge packing
box which delivered during the party. Opening
this box caused much merrmen as on each successive
wrapping there was written clever little rhyme.
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Novel Entertainments Described by Mlle Merri

sented a book by Of the authors or a framed
photograph are suitable.
A steel pen-Penn; a piece Of earth-Clay,
chestnut burr-Burr; a slice Of bacon-Bacon; din
ner bell--Belj bones-Bonaparte; map Of Italy show
ing the Pc rver-Poe; porter botte-Porter; picture
Of Red Riding Hood and the wof-Wolfe; oyster
enthusiastically; lady's hood-Hood; How.LLL-How
ellis; coat showing a revere-Revere; advertising
pictures of houses for sale-Holmes; column Of fig
and toy bus-Columbus; small tent fixed as If
for bazar-Booth; II-Twain; a coffee mill and
box marked 20 cwt.-Mton; a bag or toy wagon
marked 2,ooo-Fultonj letter L on toy boat
Elliott Il yacht).
+ + +
A German Bazaar
correspondent asks for some ideas for decorating
q "German' booth at bazaar, and what would be
appropriate for souvenirs also what to in place
Of beer.
Have bare wooden tables and chairs decorate with
the German colors Cred, black and Whitley and palms
to make 1t look as much like outdoor garden
possible Dress the walters in peasant costume, hair
braided, white caps the very becoming large Asa
tian bow; short skirt velvet bodices and white waists
Any all the varieties Of soft drinks may be served,
such as root beer, ginger ale, lemonade, seller and
phosphates If no other places provided tea coffee
and chocolate may be sold also.
Small STEMS corncob pipes and tiny German flags
should be suitable for favors they could be sold
for trife and thus make another Of revenue
guitar or mandolin orchestra would add much,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Costume for Half Mournino

YEW YORK.--A simple street costume in black
~ wolfe, suitable for half mourning, has cir
a ,cular skirt, and just escapes the pavement
1t is trimmed with four strappings of black tafeta
silk, each strapping inch WIDE and each half or
three-quarters of inch from that next it. These
come to little point above the knees and give
Spanish founce effect The girdle Deep pointed and
made of tafeta folds. The Elton coat extends over
the top Of the grde, but escapes the waist line by
say, five inches It has set in around the neck and
down the fronts to within four inches of the bottom
little vest Of white linen embroidered close to the
and closes nvisbly with hooks Near the top of each
front five little black crochet buttons on half
an inch apart and end above the bust line. On each
side OF the front, and also in the back, two-nch
wide strapPngs of taffeta, extending straight down
the front and back These inch apart, and end
in points at the bottom Of the jacket. In the front
and at the bottom Of the vest small shaped section
Of black tafeta is set in It's outer edges terminating
under the inner edge of each Of the inner
tatteta strappings the coat. This taffeta inset
is rounded down in the center at the top and at the
bottom is cut to form point. On each side Of the
center two quite large black crochet cabochons
OF course end Of this section is hooked invsbv
under one Of the strappings
The sleeves coat sleeves not very large at the
tops, where they gathered They are almost close
fitting below the elbows and extend to the wrists
They finished at the bottom by bands of the linen
embroidered in black set in under inchwide tafeta
strapping
To with this there is fiat oval-shaped hat
with rolled brim the brm being rolled more at the
sides and in the back than at the 'front.' It is black
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

highly dangerous thing for who Is not instructed in
the matter. There are things however, which
a housekeeper may do says Professor W. P. Bradley
in Good Housekeeping
First-Kerosene should always be handled by day
light, and away from all flames and FIRES Under
circumstances whatever should lamp be filed while
its wick is lighted ..
second-After filing lamp both the burner and
the reservoir should always be carefully wiped free
from oil films.
Thrd-When lamp is not burning, it Is we'll to
keep the wick little below the top Of tho tube.
This helps to prevent oil from working from the
burner and reservoir.
Fourth-Fill your lamps often as they used.
Especially do not light lamp when the oil is low in
the reservoir. ~
Ffth-Remembering that explosive vapor can
not do harm unless in way it actually comes in
contact with flame, never burner which fits
loosely upon the rest Of the lamp loose joint may
leak vapor which is likely in to be drawn up into
the flame.
sixth-Never wick which does not fit the tube
provided for it.
Seventh-Never blow out kerosene flame down
ward. Turn down the wick little and let the flame
go out of itself. If you must blow it out, blow up
ward thru the burner, the top of the CHIN
ney Both of these methods produce upward draft.
Eighth-Always keep the kerosene can and filler in
a clean, well ventilated place where lights ever
come.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Second Empire Coiffures

I'm THE ffties Of last century the hair worn
I parted and carried down right the ears, SO
Il that they were hidden. Then it was knotted at
the back, and from the knot escaped one long curl
which was allowed to fall over the shoulder. .~>
by girls whose fresh young faces permit them to
try mode and make Of it, that 1t is not ad
visabe every woman should attempt says the London
Mail. With it low classicallookng diadem may be
worn, and fancy comb made Of carved tortoiseshe,
busted with gold. An illustration this page will
reveal the couture in it's most charming aspect.
Curls decidedly smart acquisition in these
days., and literally 80. Numbers Of so-called s'pin
curls'the title is descrptive-are purchased to be
with the dainty millinery now in vogue, which
really needs little curls to fill up the hiatus left by
the uplifting of brim high on one side
The curl that falls upon the shoulder is called the
Eugene, after the empress Of the French, who made
the vogue her own, and sometimes wore two long
curls, instead of one, hanging her shoulders
There are so many recognizedly smart couture
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
See that Your Maid Is Well Groomed

tress insist that the maid wear cap while sweeping
busting it will be easy to keep the hair in good
condition. ....
Cleanliness Of clothing is less important than
cleanliness of person. A girl who does Homework,
with it's attendant penalties of DUST heat and perspra
ton needs to change her undegarments at least twice
a week in summer. The mistress should request her
to do this and should that the soiled clothing
laundered each week. It is quite possible to breach
the subject in tactful way without injuring the
girls feelings selfrespect. She will not resent the
surveillance if she be made to understand that It is
prompted by concern for her personal welfare.
In all well-apponted households the maid wears a
uniform of some lightcoored material, such blue
pink in the morning, and invariably black after
in the afternoon. white linen turnover collar, tie
of narrow ribbon and neat apron Of white lawn
cambria finishes both Of these costumes. capacious
overall apron of gingham, made with bib large
enough to cover the bust should be while engaged
in cleaning kitchen work, this to be slipped off
when there is summons to the parlor or the door.
Whether there be maids in the house,
it is the who opens the door and waits at table
who wears the most fetching aprons Dotted Swiss
the embroidered batiste-which is quite trans
parent the Swiss-is used for making the smartest
Of these accessories the trimming consisting Of rues
and bretelles edged with lace fine embroid
cry Less frivolous and more serviceable aprons
those made of lawn nansook with wide hestitched
hens and shoulder straps trimmed with hemstitched
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

~HE clean, trim-looking, well-mannered maid is
the sign visible of well-ordered household.
~ Nothing gives such an unrefned air to house
a,sloveny, unkempt girl to the door bell
wait table. Visitors, especially strangers, Are, not
unreasonaby apt to estimate the caber of the mis-
tress by the and appearance Of her domestcs
perhaps on the general principle that like consorts
with like. ...E. r.. .
While 1t may be presumed that every se1f:respect-
ing girl likes to keep her person clean, it is fact
that comparatively few misresses afford their
ants proper facilities for doing The small wash
basin in the bedroom is entirely inadequate. tub
at least week is physical necessity for health
well for comfort and the mistress who has the
welfare of her household heart will take the trouble
that her maids do not neglect this duty which
is quite important the washing Of dishes and the
scrubbng of corners since wherever there is dirt there
is lurking place for disease germs.
In most modern houses and apartments where there
is bathtub exclusively for the servants use there
is very good substitute for in the style sta
tionary washtub which is fitted with removable par
titon But should this convenient accessory be lack
ing there is real reason why the maid should not
be permitted to the family bathtub provided after
ward she scrub 1t thoroy with hard brush, good
kitchen soap and plenty Of hot water In extending
this privilege however it should be stipulated that the
hair be washed elsewhere. A big dishpan-reserved
especially for the purposepaced in the kitchen sink
viii very well for this operation, which should
he performed at lea>t in two weeks II thu mis-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
AS Englishman's Tea-Makinu

This Is the way Engshman makes tea As this
particular Englishman has been making his own tea
for the last fifteen years regularly at every after
he really should know the best method Hera
is his rule. Dont pour the boiling on the tea
This scorches the leaves and they e1ude their
full fragrance Fill your teapot full of boiling water
then put in your tea leaves Cover tightly and let it
stand for minute or Now stir the leaves with a
long spoon and allow the infusion to draw about four
minutes more, and your tea will have all the delicious
Of the real leaves Strain the tea off into
another pot, the leaves, if left in longer will add
their only slightly less soluble bitter flavor
The clear tea can be kept hot spirit lamp
The tea leaves be used again in the
way, of course, but the fresh is really the only
beverage worthy Of the name.-New York World
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
The Luncheon Hour.

reader who shows much interest in the depart
ment desires to know the proper hour for luncheon,
and If the entertainment scheme should follow or
precede the spread9
The luncheon hour is from one to half after or
even as late two, and the musicale whatever the
hostess may have provided should follow the meal 1t
is customary to have everything in readiness to
fifteen minutes after the hour designated allowing the
usual fifteen minutes Of grace for the guest who may
be belated but 1t is objectionable ofense to be
tardy when hour stated in the invitation for the
serving of repast One late arrival put the most
self-contained hostess out Of humor and completely
upset punctilious cook.
In serving luncheons and in decorating during the
next three months try to have the seasonable
as possible and use the delicate pastel shades reserv
ing red and heavy dishes for the winter months
Change the somber draperies and elaborate pillow
to ones of washable fabrics and make life
easy and bright possible.
Questions any subject pertaining to this depart
ment will cheerfully be answered reply will be
sent by mail If stamped and addressed envelop is
enclosed otherwise will appear in this column.
Address Mile Merri, The Minneapolis Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

modes that it is only by thinking that one recog
nizes the changes that have taken place Of late Tho
is in keeping with fashions DEGREES to wear the high
Gibson girl halo the hair is longer exaggeratedly
pulled outwards above the ears, is any apex upon
the Of the head contrived instead irregulary
is preferred, and curs provide the scheme
with medium Of expression.
That each Individual should have study of her
face and form made and particularly the shape of
chin her throat and the poise Of her head and
more understood by coifeurs and customers alike
Thus we do not follow sheepke the vogue laid down
for by some beauty Of fashionable pasticheur but
think out our own plan Of arrangement for ourselves
with triumphant results
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
A Red Sweater.

I washed soled red sweater for my boy and SEEM
ingly ruined it. The greasy, wooy smell and greasy
is perfectly good I wish you would tell me what to
do for its -.aa "A Reader.
You evidently did not wash It properly, probably
used hard water and ordinary laundry soap. White
soap is the best to with any wooden goods and
soap is made especially for just such laundering.
Try again, using borax and white soap in the hot
water, making good suds Do not rub soap on the
sweater Let it lie in the hot soap suds until thoroy
soaked and then press gently with the hands until
free from dirt. Rinse in more hot water, in which
little borax has been dissolved and then press the
moisture out of the sweater with your hands and hang
in the shade to dry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
A Greasy Skin.

wv JILL YOU please tell me cure for greasy
" sknf Ny skin is soft and smooth immedi-
ately after washing, but in an hour or two
1t LOOKS shiny and greasy. soft water and tar
soap have been advised to cold cream but have
hestated to try it because my face is inclined to have
growth Of fine hair. M
1t is very likely that soap does not agree with your
skin. Wash the face with hot water and then with
cold and use good face reliable face cream
Will not promote the growth Of hair, but be careful
in your choice little benzon in the water in which
you wash your face will aid in closing the pores as
will toilet water applied before the powder.