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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. McInturff. of Herndon,
Va. announce the marriage Of their
daughter, Nina. to Harry C0wsill, Of this
city, June 30, 1906. at Alexandria, Va.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

The many friends Of Mr. and Mrs. Alex
ander Guy Penn will be sorry TO hear OF
their departure, in the near future. for
California. where Mr. Penn mas become
interested in a syndicate lately formed
on the Pacific Coast Mr.. and Mrs. Penn
viii first go to New York. for several
weeks. leaving here on Thursday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

The ladies' auxiliary o. the Eighth
Street Temple gave a katie klatch on
Monday. in the vestry rooms Of the tenn
pie. During the afternoon Miss Hichin-
ger and Mr. Alfred abel rendered a num-
Der Of musical selections
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

One of the first private dances OF the
winter will be Il coullon on December Il
by Mrs. John r Mclean, who viii en-
certain in honor of Miss Evelyn Chew,
one Of the seasons debutantes The
guests on this occasion will be limited
strictly to the younger portion Of So
ciety-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mr.. B. Eiseman, Of Massachusetts ave
nue. entertained at a family dinner on
Sunday evening in honor OF his daughter
Helene. and Mr.. Abe SigmuHd, whose en-
gagement has been recently announced.
The Invited guests were Mr.. and Mrs sol
Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Al. Sigmund. Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Kaufman. Mrs Addic
Sigmund, and Messrs. Goldie and Howard
Sigmund
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Miss Crosswaittie, Miss Burt, Miss
Parker, Miss jamie Stone. Miss Bennett
Mss Stowe. Miss Hutchinson. Miss Grout.
Misc Stuart, and the Misses Livingston.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

The home of Nh. and Mrs. Charles Dun
lap, 719 Twenty second street northwest,
was he scene of a large gathering of
friends Thursday evening. the occasion
being the anniversary of the birthday OF
their daughter, Susia. Games were in
dulged in, also dancing until late hour.
During the evening a collation. was
served. Among those present were MIR.
and Mrs. X. Hackley, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Gaff, who expected last
spring. TO celebrate the completion of
their Washington home by a smart Co
tillon, We're prevented from carrying out
this hOspitable intention by the delay of
the builder. but will be among the notable
hosts Of the coming season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mrs Joseph Darr has sent out cards
announcing the marriage. on Wednesday,
October ., of her daughter, Miss Blanche
Darr. TO Mr.. James Lawrence Hart. at
ST. Marys Church, Port Hope, Canada.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Barber are entertain
Ing Mrs. Alice Taylor, of Baltimore.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mr. ana Mrs. Phil King have taken
apartments at the Imperial, Columbia
road.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John CrisweIl Head are
az their \ street home after summer
n broad
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Mrs William Hamilton Bayly returned
from Gettysburg yesterday to her home
at 2125 n street
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

Among the weddings Of the present week
viii be that Of Miss Lillian Baird Parks to
Mr. Richard II. Pritchett, of Danville,
Va, at ST. Margaret's Church; that Of
Miss Ida May Yost. to Mr. Arthur c.
Shaw. At Grace Reformed Church. and
that Of Miss Georgia Darrell Palmer. TO
Mr.. Milford J. Solomon, at Epiphany
Church. all of wHich take place Wednes-
day. and TIE details Of which have been
already published.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28

The Octagon Club will give chiidren's
party al the Mercantile Club on Hal
lowoen night. and all members are sup
posed 70 dress as wee-tots and indulge IN
the various games Of childhood.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
KERSkNDS NEGRO
MINISTRIES COMING

The Charlotte Observer OF January II
has the following To say about Billy
Kersands Famous Minstrels, who open
an engagement mt the Opera House here
Friday night, February och:
GOOD SHOW LAST NIGHT
4 large audience witnessed Billy ker..
sands minstrel show at the Academy OF
Music last night The balcony and gal
lery were crowded with negroes aud the
orchestra, which had been reserved for
white people, was well filled, nearly
every seat being occupied.
The performance was very, good ana
all the participants held down their
narts very well. The singing and dane
INC was up to the standard and was
literally applauded. Bunk Campbell,
fine snare drum artist. and Billy Nichols.
mimic. deserve special mention for their
work. they being encored several times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
LETTER FROM REV. ]. W, WEST

Richmond, Va. Feb ;, 1906
To The Free Lance:
In your issue ~ Febrdary 3, fad the
following
The stigma placed upon the police
force Of Richmond 10y Rev j. W. West Is
unjust. when be- fails To- give the name Of
the policeman suspected Ol Matchmaking
10 the chcfoi-poiice for investigation.
Mr.. West made the statement publicly,
ard tlen refused Information To the
chief oi-poIicr, when requested by that
officer for the purpose Of investigation.
Such conduct does not help the cause IN
which Mr.. West is engaged.
~ this statement misrepresents the
facts. am sure that fairness To all con
cerned justiie- a reply from the one mis-
represented la the first place. will
state that the daily press of this city I'M
Intentionally misWpresented the sermon
and my action that followed, upon which
YOU base you charge did not refuse To
give the chiri-Oi-police the name OF the
policeman alleged To be guilty OF petty
graft. ! simply told the chiei-oi-puice
that | had been requested 10 meet the
Mayor and members of the Police Board
at 1870 p. IN. and would prefer 20 give
the information to these officials first.
II was then p. M. and the chiei adj
Vsed me to meet my engagement, and
did not ask for the name after told him
0i this engagement met the Mayor
and members OF the Police Board at the
very hour mentioned aud gave them my
source Of information The highest Off
cial present did not seem 10 think ! had
made "A mistake on considering the
source Of my Information. Ny lnior-
mant. a minister Oi high standing, made
"A statement in the presence OF one OF the
leading Methodist ministers OF our city,
and in the presence OF three or four other
leading ministers. lie had strong rea-
sons 10 believe his information was COZ
rect. which information was such a. To
leave an impression upon the minds OF
all who heard him that something was
wrong. An investigation was the only
thing that would lift this cloud from our
minds.
I'm the future | expect TO come out IN a
published statement. which Will throw
much light on the question and which, !
believe, will Justify my action before the
public. J. W. West.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
WANTS INFORMATION
ABOUT CLIO ESTATE

We are in receipt az a letter from Mrs.
Lillian ). Clayton. OF Philadelphia, Who
saws that being informed that The FREE
Lance is we'll circulated through Caro-
line county. | write asking the aid OF
your paper in locating an old estate At
or near Port Royal il is that oi my
great grandfather, Wm. ". STANDBY.
The name ! believe was originally Win
standby. Some time between ISIS
1870. NY great grandfather died in Port
Royal, leaving the plantation aud slAves
10 my grandfather, VIM STANDBY. then
a boy about - or ! years old He lett
the plantation in the care Of AN old slave
called Old Black Joe and went 20 New
York. where he bccameH wealthy builder
aud real estate owner lie died sudden
Is after an operation for cancer AT hir
home. 9 9TH avenue tthen Murray HID,
New York City, about forty years ago.
His children were small lIis wife Ellen
Steelman STANDBY, died a lew years
later. His affair. were in the hands of "A
New York lawyer, known - Lawyer
Col Morris. Tie estate was mover set
tied aud the children did not get posses
sion of his wealth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08

Ms I W Mills leh for Washington
Wednesday to attend The marriage ol
Miss .Ieannette Keenan,, Of lexington,
u. C.. To Mr.. Chester Graham, OF Wash
inpton. Miss Keenan, is well known
here. having visited Mrs. Mills the past
summer.
Mrs. Guy Cross and son, G. II. Cross,
Jr., left Wednesday morning Tor kound
Hill, LoudOun county, where they VIII
be guests at the home Of Mr.. Cross
parents.
Miss Emma Whitman. student OF
Fredericksburg College. left Wednesday
for Eliza, where she will he n guest OF rel
atives
Messrs. Clearance Blant III. OF Richmond
aud r. l.. Newton, of Caroline, Were III
the city on Wednesday
Mrs. Hugh Daffon is quite i'll at her
home near Potomac Run. Dr. H. liaies
is her physician.
Mrs. II. IL Smith, OF Brooklyn. \. Y,
is a guest OF her parents, Mr. ana MIS-
V. NJ. Fleming.
Mr.. W. Thos. Jones is quite sick at his
rooms ON Prince Edward street.
Mr.. Y. NJ. Fleming is here To spcnd
several days with his family.
Mr.. Hugh Edwards, of Fauquier. was
in the city Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
SPOTSYLvANlA
Many Notes OF Interest.

Spotsy lvuuia G. H. Va, Feb. 9TH. 1906
Miss Mary Il Gayle. the p pular school
teacher OF No. g. at this place, has ten
dcr,d her resignation 10 DR.. r. ". Dew,
superintendent Miss Gayle was married
last Monday in Washington to Mr. r.
W. Sanford. OF Newport News, M pub.
lished in your paper. Miss MAXI PEN
d!cton is an applicant for the school
A guard in daily expected To take
Willie Kronk aud James T. Overton to
the penitentiagy, who we recently con
yictcd in the Circuit Court 81 felOnics.
Jas =. TURNKEY. sheriff, has qunlfed
before Clerk Ia AS committee A. W.
Straughan. who VAS recently adjhdged
a luuutic.
Mrs Oyetton has instituted divorce
prucrc ings against her husband, James
+. Ovtrton. WHO was convicted Of The
murder oi Willie Carter.
Attorney Thos 5. Coleman has re-
turned 10 the courthouse, after pleas
ant visit to hi, mothers home IN the
county
Mr.. Willie Brum-lry. 81 \labnmasp'nt
several DAYS A. the home of Clerk I. 4
Harris this week
The County School Board met here oii
Monday aud transacted the usual bust
nrss.
Mrs. + d Waller is very i'll at the
home Of her parents in Loui-a county.
Mrs. r. 4. Harris, Jr., who has been
indi. posed for some weeks is much inn
proved
Mr.. Lee j. Graves has returned from
an extensive business trip South.
Mrs. T. 4. Harris is visiting her sister
Mrs. + Stephens, az Lcayells.
Mr.. Everett Garner, who has been in
disposed, H. much Improved
Telephone message has been received
here from stanton announcing the
death Of Mr. Ah-olam Wiggle-worth at
The Western Asylum oi that place. Thr
remains viii he shipped 10 duincys, and
taken to this county for buriil. The
deceased Wa- 81 years old and brother
Of Mr. b s. iggrsworth. Of Marye's.
The roads are unusually rough owing
To the nocnt ire,zl
Mr. Tho~ l. Thomas preoched at ZION
Methodist church sunday night.
Mr. X l. Hockaddy. who was thought
10 boz seriously Injured 10y he bursting Of
the saWmid boiler Of Mrssr~. Mills a
Wigglesworth. is much improved. Also
Frazier Dickersou, colofcd, who had
both arms broken and face scalded
They are attended 10y DR. Rodcrick Dew,
Of Cayoline
MeSsr- g. T. Col man j. r. Colbert
aud Col koht c Blayde- paid thecourt-
house visit ON Monday Col ilaydes
says that il being so warm In hi- neigh
borhood be- has been unable To get any
Ice TO 6ll his lee house.
Mr. Ja, k d. Micks has returned home
from a business trip to Baltimore.
Judge Mason did not hold court on
Monday, there being NO business OF any
consequence. The next court WI be
held the first Monday IN April
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
| HOSPITAL
ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting Held And Officers
Elected.
INSTITUTION DOING FINE WOFK

The annual meeting Of the Mary Wash
ngton Hospital Associuii'n was held
Tuesday morning
The meeting was we'll attended and
many matters OF interest 10 ia, assu'ia-
ton were discussed.
Several donations were reported. one
of them for ) ~. hut th. name ul the
contributor il withheld by request.
The hospital has had "A successful year.
Eighty-hve patients were treated al the
institution during The past twelve
months.
The ladies feel encouraged In their
audahle work and everyone will wish
them the greatest success in their mobile
efforts.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. 4. r Embrcy. president; Miss ir-
ginia Knox. vice president, MIS-. W. \.
Bell. secretary. Miss Nettie fiizhugh'
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Maurice
llirsh, treasurer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
THE MERCER MONUMENT

Mr.. Vim. Gut~hall, government n-
spector. who supcrintended the putting
M of the Mercer monument. has about
finished his work until the grading Is
commenced The matter Of grading and
filling in with dirt around the ionnda-
ton of the monument will he let Oy con
tract In the near future.
The monument will br covered with
canvas and remain concealed from view
until the unveiling exercises, which will
be- held in the spring
There has been some criticism oi the
spelling of the town of Princeton,
which appears in the inscription a.
Princetown. IL was put Prince.oUn by
order of the government, ~ the place
was formerly known hy that name, that
oi Princeton having been adopted later
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan. Sth, 1906
1rAVr NORTUWARD.


61OA. NJ. daily. Stops on sigma
at Oecoauan Sundays only Stops at
Alexandria TO discharge passengers.
S.1t Am daily. Stopsat Alexandria.
1883 A. III. daily. Stops on signal
at Iceland, Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water, Ried ~2uantico, Cherry Hill,
Freestone. Negley, Occoqusn, Lor
ton, Accotink, Franconis, Seminary
aud Alexandria.
LISP. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Stops at Alexandria.
6.4S p. NJ. daily. Stops at Brooke,
Wide Water, Quartieo, aud Alexan-
dria.
1905 P. Ii. daily. Stops at Alex
audria. Stops on signal at Occoquab
on Sundays only.
Accommodates Train from Rich
mnnd arrives 6.99 p. NJ. daily ex-
cept Sunday,
LKAVR SOUTHWARK
1884 NJ. daily except Sunday,
Richmond accommodation. Makes
a stops.
sci A. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops on signal at Wide
Water, Summit, Guinea, Woodslane,
Penole, Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and at
Alexandria, Brooke, Milford, boswell
aud Ashland daily.
ASA. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Makes local stops ON signal
1899 p. III daily, 8. A. l.: train.
Stops on signal at LOrton and Deco
quan Sundays only, and daily
Alexandria, Quantico, Milford, Dos
well and Ashland.
5.28 p. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops al Alexandria,
boswell and Ashland.
6.39P. II. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
9.O8 p. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, Dos
we'll and Ashland.
NoTE-Time Of arrivals and de
partures snd connections not guar
anteed
&C cox. Agent.
w.D. DUKE. c. W. CULP. ". =. TAYLOR
Asst 10 Pres. Gen. Supt Irai Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
Fertilizers, Feed and Hay
BOULWARE ( SON.


Tn THE NAME OF TIE CON aONWEALTu
i OF VIRGINIA
IA the Clerk : Office Of the Circuit Court Of the
county 81 SpOtsylvania ON the 5th day Of Febri-
arv. 1906 Edmond W. Smith in his own right
and as executor Of John VI. Smith, deceased,
plaintin against Clarence J. smith, A. Temple
smith Robert Lee Smith, julien ID. Bowel aud
Eugene DOwell her husband. Lucy +. Reynolds
and johnnie Reynolds her husband, T. i4zae
Kixey and John T.. Rixey her husband James Is.
smith Mrs. A. V. Embrey and howen Embrey
her husband, Mrs. Ella J. Pollard and James
Pollard her husband. +. j.. Smith. Luther =.
smith. Fri NIX Smith. WHO V. Smith. Mrs.. Ida J.
kinninxham, CarOiinus u. Crop. Nm. Lucy NJ.
Massey aud A. w. Massey her husband, defen-
dauts.
line object Of this suit is 10 have thecourt con-
str1ie the last will and testament 81 John ".
smith, deceased, and to ascertain the rights 81
PARTIES therein. Tor partition by sale or other
wire Of the Smith Mill property ,in Spotsylyenia
county. Va a One-hah undivided interest In
which il devised 10 A. reIape Smith. and ios
sale Of any other real estate. not devised By said
testatOr ard owned By him, and Tor settlement
hy Edmond ". Smith. executor Of John N.
smith decreased. 81 his executorial accounts IN
this suit.
And AN affidavit having been made and hled that
/ the defendants, Clarence J. Smith. =. d. Smith,
/ Luther : smith Frank Smith and NiiON. smith,
are not residents Of the state OF virginia, 10
isordered that they do appear here within niteen
davs after due publication hereof, ana 30 Nhat
| may be necessary t. project their into ~
| suIf Aud it h further ordered that
| thereof be published once week for four
| in Tle Free Lance. and that copy be posted az
| fbe front door Of the court-bouse Of this county
on the next succeeding rule day.
7. A. HARRIS. Clerk.
Lee D. ''a'e'' ,. AHeopy-reste:
iebs-wlw 7. A. HARRIS Clerk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
PROF. SAMUEL ELLIS
Mas a Native Of King George Comfy.

Prof Samuel Ellis. the blind musician,
who died in California last week. was Il
native OF King George county tie was
born near Chatterton about - years
ago. and became blind at the axe of II
wears. lie was educated ~ stanton IN
music. mathematics and mechanic arts.
He returned 10 X ng George and taught
music in 1919. Thence he went Westand
married cultured woman, Miss Matilda
Dennison. oi Ohio. member Of q distin-
guished familyof that State. He has
one son, who j. a prominent physician OF
California
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
A NEW TRAMP COMING

A genuine tramp, a detective, a lille IN
.urance agent. wealthy rogue and a
deceitiul husband, q prosecuted wife and
mother. a beautiful daughter and q
village ne'er-do-well are the principal
characters which go tomake up Manager
III D. Newelrs comedy sensation,, a
Jolly American Tramp which VIII De
n -esented at the Opera House, Monday
night. Feb. 18th The play is IRON the
nen OF Edward f.. Kidder. His Peace
IN, Valley" and "A Poor Relation made
Sol. Smith Russell famous. In this work
he PROMISES to surpass his other Efforts
Manager Newell has east - Jolly Amer
lean Tramp" with care, selecting oDly
artists eminently fitted for their respec'
five roles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
FALMOUTH khTI-SALOON LEAGUE

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Falmouth Anti->aloOn League was held
Monday night Officers for the ensuing
year were elected a. follows: President,
e. }. CHARTERS; Vice Presidents W. l..
Brooks. Peter Hewitt, Nelson Berry,
G.. +. Towson; Secretary. Norman
Brown: Treasurer, Carter Snellngs.
Rev. T.. j. Richardson, Of Richmond,
was expected To be- present, but was pre-
vented ON account OF death IN his family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
WILL SELL RAW SILK AND WASTE

II. IL. Henderson, who was formerly
general manager Of the thrown aud dyed
silk branch of the business OF the villa,
Stearns Co., has begun business under
his own name, with offices on the tenth
floor Of the Silk Exchange Building. lie
deals in raw. thrown, dyed and quilted
silks. and is in the market for the pur'
chase Of silk waste of all varieties. The
account of a firm oiltalian silkeNporters
has been placed in his charge, and
negotiations are now pending with
Japanese and Chinese houses. with a
view 70 representing them IN the market.
-Amnricnn SIX Innrnnl New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
MINISTERS MEET
Interesting Subject Discussed.

The Ministerial Union held u meeting
at the residence OF Rev. br j. W. Rose
bro. the president, Monday night Rev.
j. II. Light read an interesting paper on
. The Church in Fredericksburg aud the
subject was discussed toy the ministers
present. In addition 10 the exchange OF
views of the members and the social in
terennrse. am elegant snpper was enlOyed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
MRS. H. B. LANE EMTERTAlNS

Mrs. II. b. Lane delightfully."- entertain
ed number of her friends AZ bridge
whist at her home ON Charles street
Monday night Those present were Mrs
J. T Goolrick. Mrs J. Il Ficklen, Mrs.
NJ NJ Lewis, Miss Lizzie nelly, Miss
Julia Hall. Mrs. II II. Johnston, Miss
Mary Thompson, Mrs L. J Smith. Miss
Mary Thompson won the prize. and after
the game delightful refreshments were
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
THE ARMINiUS MINES
CRIPPLED BY FIRE

During the high wind storm Monday
night the roof OF the boiler and rompres-
sor houses at the Arminius lSulphurl
Mines in Louisa took fire, and brtn buil J.
ings and contentswere destroyed, entail
Ing q loss of many thousand dollars on
valuable and costly machinery. and the
stoppsge Of a part Of the mining work
for a time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
DEATH IN SPOTSYLVANlA

MIS-. Sarah C.. Bailey died Monday at
the home oi her son-in-law, Mr.. Lewis
Selke, near MassaponaX church in spot
sylyauia county. Mrs Bailey had been
iii some time with complication OF
diseases. and was great sufferer She
was > years old, and is survived by her
husband and one daughter. NJ =. Lewis
Selke The remains were brought here
Tuesday morning in charge oi Nhitner
4 Sacrey. aud shipped To her former
home at Ashley, Ohio, for interment.
They were accompanied 10y Mr.. Lewis
S.lkp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
CONCERT A SUCCESS

The Concert given last evening By the
onartette. ia the auditorium OF the
Thirteenth Strset NJ. Il. Church, was eA-
cellent and attracted large audience. j.
The young ladies came to this city well
recommended. and having reputation
to sustain did their best. The program
was made up Of vocal and lnstrumenita,l
solos aud a number OF readings, when
were rendered so well that they were en-
cored again and again.-Harrisburg
Patriot. VI.
This entertainment by the New York
Concert Co. will be given in the Opera
House here on Thursday night, Feb. oth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
MRS. SUSAN ANN COX DEAD

Nrs. Susan Ann Cox. wife Of Mr. Geo.
Lewis Cox. died ut his home on upper
Main street Tuesday night, at the ad.
vanced age of - years. She is survived
Ly her husband. Funeral from her home
Thursday evening at O'Clock. Inter
ment in family burying ground in Stall
tori
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate OF
Thomas Watson. deceased. will settle
their accounts with the undersigned and
all persons having claims against said
Watson, will present same to me Tor pay
mont Lee J. Graves,
Admir- OF Thomas Watson, deceased.
Feb. Is. 1906 lN-WfW
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
ROLL OF HONOR

School 80. -. Chancellor dist let, Spot
sylvania county, fourth month ending
February ,, 1906: Hazel AMI Velma
Johnson. Matte Griilis, Katie Thorburn,
Ruby Boothe, Edwin Jett and Maggie
Aldman. Enrolment, -. Mrs. K W.
Hiildrup. teacher
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
DIVORCE SUIT

Thos. II Johnson, owner oithe Water
loo fishing shore, in King George county,
yesterday instituted suit against his
wife in the Circuit court Of King George
for divorce on the grounds Of wiliul
abandonment and desertiOn, continuing
over three year. Attorney Chas. ID.
Foster. of this city, j. attorney for the
nlainfi0
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-08
TOBACCO MARKET
HIGHER Prices Looked For.

The heavy sales OF tobacco market IN
Richmond are over and the receipts will
be- light from now on. The receipts
Tuesday We're Of the common grade and
sold from $40 to 80. 4 firm and
higher market isnow looked for About
100. 900 pounds were sold Tuesday.