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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-02
4 i,roIInr Writer

While / WAS writing GLADYS Fame
was doing my fun worl, for the Leeds
Mercury aud WAS not only editing the
paper. but was writing FOR IL an aver
age OF twelve columns Il week "GlaGyl
Fame IL a long story, containing 100.
OOO words. ! wrote IL during my scaniy
leisure Ia exactly sixteen weeks. or AZ
the rate Of iu.uu words q week Auto.
biography of Sir Wcnyss Reid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-02

IL may indeed he said that sympathy
exists in all minds. as Faraday has
discovered that magnetism exists In all
metals, but a certain temperature Is
required to develop the hidden proper.
~. whether In the metal or the mind
Bulwer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-02

Physician You lie awake In bed
three or -four hours every uighty That
il bad. ! shall have 10 treat you for
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Is Sli week. Er no. doctor | don't
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rlnon
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! . JARMON.
Committee
Texas Testimony.

Wharton, Texas, May %. 1905
"plnasc ship gross Dr. Mendon.
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your quotations We have been sell
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You can quickly cure your chllds
cough by giving It Hoffmans Throat
aud Lung Syrup. It's pleasant to
take. Guaranteed to cure. 25c
25 L. J RAMSEY, ~ dgsisJ
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Every Action Counts.

There is no action so slight nor so
mean but il may be done 10 a great
purpose ana ennoblel therefore, nor Is
any purpose so great but that slight
actions may help it.-Woman's Llfy.
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IInmEh On thr Men.

Mrs lloylc believe that my hu,.
band Is leading double life. Mrs.
Doyle Nou ought to Dee satisfied those
days II he isn't leading triple lifc
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You get more than your moneys
worth OF satisfaction out Of cigars
from our case whether you pay SC
or 15c Choice brands here.
25 r. J RAMSEY. Druggist
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J. e. eoWLEs.
On the Market Buying Mules.

VIII arrive In Marietta, l. r., about
March / with two carloads OF fine
young Missouri mules. Parties want
ing mules will do well to wait and see
them
Yours for good. young, broke mules,
251O wESTHElMER q BOwLES.
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4 ,irnn au,stion.

Weddcrly Today Is the tenth ami.
vcrsary of my marriage singleton
We'll what do you expect Wcddcrly
Which do cvpcctt Singleton Ncs
congratulations cor sympathyf
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We always have line or good bug.
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and liberal terms.
BIvENs, CoRHN g. FRENsIpy
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Seed Oats.

The best OF seed oats for sale at
Baird & Co wood yard. four blocks
south Of court house. 25dG.wl
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LAWYERS

George G. Butte Charles W. Bliss
BUTTE & BLISS
Attorneys and counselors at Law.
Rooms 3-iJ-6. Evans Building, oppo.
site U. S. Indian Agency Tele-
phone 3i5. Muskogee, |. r.
w. Q. johnson L. s. Dolman.
JOHNSON & ooLMAN.
Attorneys at Law.
Ardmorc. |. r.
WIN. q. MATTHEW'S.
Attorney al Law
Will practice before the United states Su-
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Matters before Congress and indian claims
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one Of the editors Of Matthews & Con.
Authorof Matthews Guide"
Matthews Forms of Pleading" Etc.
Refers 90 Editor Of this paper
Offices: 1870 New York Avenue. washing
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SOUR STOMACH

IS n common aud distress
ing complaint.
Il is Naturcs's way OF
protesting against inn
proper food hastily de-
vourcd or too hearty
meals, and " the warn
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results will follow.
When your stomach
rebels at this abuse,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
JOHN D. HOOE DEAD
Was Found In Smoking Room With
Bullet Wound.

A hatlpss hOrseman gallOped INTO ar
rentOn late Monday afternoon aud stated
that John u. IIooe was dead, having
npparently shot himself In moment
he was followed by Mr.. Hooe's stable
man, who confirmed the rider state
| ment
The man said that he was out IN the
stable yard and heard IA pistol shot.
Knowing that Mr. Ilooe was IN his den
smoking. he rushed in ID find HIM dead
with bullet wound over the heart Mr..
HOoe was alone in his house at the time.
He was prominent in WarrentOn, Wash
ington. Alexandria and elsewhere ~ "a
social lender. clubman and sport 'nmn.
He was n member Of tie hunt club n
director of the horse show. Interested in
horses and very popular among bis as
sOciates.
As he WAS a temperate man ana OF
moral character. no theories lave been
advanced rs to the cause of the seeming
snicide. Mr. Ilooe was in N6rrehton
Monday morning chatting good-nat ur-
eddy with his associates, aud nothing
Respondent was noticed in his manner.
His wife was driving AZ the time oil the
shooting with Mr.. Daingeriield, 81 Alex
andria, and was summoned home 10y
message that her husband was i'll.
Mr. HOoe had "A country place on the
outskirts of Warrenton. where he had
lived since he purchased it some years
ago.
1t is now generally believed that John
d. HoOe, who was found dead al his homo
near Warrenton with bullet hole in his
breast. killed himself revolver was
found under his body and his shirt was
uubuttoned in front
Mr.. Hooe hal suffered from iaintiig
spells, which subjected him to melan-
cholia.
The body was taken to Alexandria.
The funeral took place from 81 Pauls
Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon at
3:3O o'clock.
4 personal friend Of Mr.. Hooe stated
that he had known for year that Mr..
Hooe had been warned by "A physician
that he had heart trouble and must take
the best OF care Of himself, and it is also
said that he had suffered from indiges-
ton. which had "a depressing tendency.
There was another intimation 10 the
effect that Mr. lIooe's expenses had eX-
ceeded his income for some years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06

Miss Anna May McGin who has been
a guest at the home of DR.. Z. Il. HOllo-
wav. in Caroline, for the past two
months, returned Monday To her nome
in Washington. Her sweet ana llVeiy
disposition won her many friends IN the
community, who will regret her de-
parture.
Mr. W. W. Butzner has returned from
Culpeper, where lac spent week on Pghl
business He says he saw many crop Oh
wheat and oats that had not Teen
threshed. Some is in barns, but much
of it is in shocks in the field sproutlng.
Mr. G.. W. Grigsby, OF King George
accompanied by his daughter, Mrs Lucy
r.. Carver. and granddaughter, Myrtle
Y. Carver, We're visitors here Wednesday,
Miss Mamie Barney, OF Washington,
is here To spenda week. \ reunion oil
the Barney family il being held, as every
member is in the city.
Mrs. Arthur Brown and children have
returned from Norfolk where they attend
ed the golden wedding Of Mr.. Gregory
father of Mrs. b.
Mr.. r. +. Holloway and family oii
Port Norfolk. are visiting mt the home oil
his father. DR.. r. c. Holloway, in Caro-
line
Miss Annie Taylor Cole has returned
from u visit Of nearly two months l"
friends in Washington.
Mrs. Ellen Davis and daughters. OF
Middesex. were guests OF Mr.. G.S DAVIS
and family recently
Mr.. George Rowe, son OF Mr.. j. /.
Rowe. who has fever, IL slowly imProN-
ing.
Assistant Postmaster Geo \. Walker
is improving from an attack OF fever.
Mrs j. W. Masters and children are
quests Of relatives in Richmond.
Mr. Jas. +. Rogers, OF King Georg'
was in city Wednesday.
Mr. X. V Turner, OF King George was
a visitor here this week.
The condition Of Miss Kate Monroe Is
slightly improved.
Mr. John C. Melville has been North
since Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
THE COLLEGE
Session Opens September l3th-Bhght Pros
poets for a Successful Yea-Scholas
Already Arriving.

The 18th session OF the Coll q will he
gin next Thursday, the 18th. Lot 20 clock.
These l3's insure good luck.) The
president reports that the Indications
are that there will be full attendance
this year The canvassing done this
summer was very encouraging and re-
vealed the fact that the college is grow
ing in the opinion Of the people OF this
section and elsewhere. Some students
from distant points have already arrived.
The members of the faculty will be on
hand before the opening Prof. Scott Is
expected the last OF this week.
The primary, under the direction OF
Miss Patteson, will be full.
Miss Anspach will assistin the prepara-
tory and upper primary classes. Miss
Anspach received her education at Bel
mont Seminary, and is well quail fled for
her work here The college authorities
are expecting work of a high order from
her.
The enrolment in the music depart
ment is already very full. There will
probably be substantial increase over
last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
STAFFORD NOTES

Stafford G. II Va. Sept 3d. 1906.
Miss Lizzie Bryan, accompanied by
the Misses Murphy. of WASHINGTON, is
visiting the family Of Mr. j. X Bryan.
Miss Esther Bryan spent Sunday here.
but will r. turn To her duties iu Richmond
early this week.
Mr. Powerful Callahan. who Is Zoo thc
employ of the Western nion Telegraph
Co., after stulhng "a gun boot full OF the
foot wear of his companions. departed
for his home near Stafford e. II Sunday,
where he can be- found 10y iuquiring
friends.
Mr.. J. NJ Green ,p.nt Sunday and
Monday will Instantly here. hut returned
to his duties in Washington Tn -day II.
M
Mr.Jno Donahoe. of the Blrg, paid the
c. II. "A visit Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
MEETING OF BUSINESS MEN
Standing Committees Of the Association
Announced.

4 meeting of the Business Mems Assoc
citation was held Tuesday night in their
rooms with good attendance. Mr.. +.
W. Mills. who was elected president nj
the last meeting. presiding, DR.. j. Il.
King. secretary Several new members
were elected and Mr.. Isaac lIirsh. the
treasurer. made his annual report, which
was referred to committee composed
of Capt. T McCracken, Capt. NJ. b.
Rowe and Mr. T. A. kishpaugh Tor ex-
animation.
The president announced the follow
ing standing committees:
TranspOrtatiOn-C W. Jones, NJ. e.
Strasburger. ". 4. Bell. Jas. \. Tray
lor, :. q. Wallace, J. Edward Timber
lake. T. II. Harris, David llirsh.
NONRESIDENT Trade-T y. B'ent, \.
W. Embrey. j. II Davis. II. Wallace
Garner. J. ". Thomas. j. Il. Colbert
Public lnterest-A +. Rowe, l.. W.
Mills. G. ". Jones, James T. Layton,
Isaac Hirsh. j Garnett King.
ManuiactOries--IIenry Warden. {. W.
Jones, NJ. b. Rowe Randolph Howard,
Henry Dannehl. r. :. Dickson.
Mcinbership-T. Ii. Harris L. \ kish-
paugh. +. c. Niude. VI. j. Cat ~. Val.
Dannchl
Advertising +. Brad y, Sidney :.
Kaufman, james T. Layton, \. Hans
ford Wallace. j. Milmore Cox.
Hospitality-M. b. Rowe. \ Randolph
Howard. II. II Johnston. JOS VI. Gold
smith. W. II. Hurkamp +. J. Smith.
Legislation-J. W Thomas, ii. F..
Crsmond, +. q. Hefin, j. ". Adams.
There was an evidence OF earnestness
about the meeting which augurs good
for the future OF the association.
President Mills thanked the members
for their attendance and every effort will
be- made 10 put new life into tl' assocla-
ton. 10 attract agood attendance at the
meetings. and TO make the proceedings
pot only of interest. but productive OF
substantial results for the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
A Small Haul Would Have Resulted Had Thieves
Entered.

An attempt was made to rob the Jew
elry store OF / H. Middleton, on Main
street, Tuesday night. The thieves en-
tered from the alley in rear of +. w. Mills
store and broke the outer door. They
were met by a solid wall which is be-
tween the Middleton store and the broken
back door, which is the entrance to the
second floor where Mr.. Alpheus Wright
and family live. II they had gotten in
their haul would have been very small,
as since the late robberies Mr.. Middleton
puts all his valuables except clocks and
heavy articles in his safe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad.
Schedule in effect May 9th, 1906.

Schedule in effect May 2Ith, IJuO.
LEAVE NoRTHwARD.
7.O5A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal
ut Occoquan Sundays only stops al
Alexandria to discharge Assengers.
sos Am daily. Stopsal Ale&andl ia,
1904 a. III, daily except Sunday.
(1O.39a.m. Sunday only. Stops on sig
nal AT Iceland, Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water. Ried, Quantico, Cherry Hill,
Ereestone. Negley, Occoquan, Lor-
tou, Accotink. Franeonia, Seminary
aud Alexandria.
i.39P. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Stops at Alexandria.
GAS p. NJ. daily. Stops at Brooke
A Idle Water, QuanticO, and Alexan'
1ria.
1905 p. NJ. daily. Stops at Alex
sndria. Stops on signal at Occoquan
on Sundays only.
Accommodates Trains from Rich
mOnd arrive 8 46 a. III. and 6.29 +. Nj.
iaily except Sunday.
LRAvR SOUTHWARK.
5.55 A. NJ. daily except Sunday,
Richmond accommodation. Makes
all stops.
6.2l A. M. daily. Atlantlc COast
Line train. Stops on signal at Wide
Wat ar, Summit, Guinea, Woodslane,
Penole, Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and AT
Alexandria, Brooke, Milford, boswell
and Ashland daily.
9.53 A. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Makes local stops on signal.
1929 p. NJ daily, S. A. l.. train.
Stops on signal at Lorton and Deco
guam Sundays only, and daily at
Alexandria, Quantico, Milford, Dos
we'll and Ashland.
81 p. III. daily except Sunday.
Makes local stops OH signal.
5.26P. NJ. daily. Atlantic CO a"
Line train. Stops at Alexandria.
boswell and Ashland.
6.S9 P. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
sos P. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, Dos
well and Ashland.
NOTE-Time Cf &. rivals and de
partures and connections not guar
anteed.
c. c. COX. Agent
W. d. DUKE, c. W. CULP ". p. TAYLOR
Asst. to Pres. Gen. Supt. 1raf. Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
SP0TSYLVANIA
Tournament and paucs at Belmont Personals

Belmont Va. SEPT. , j.
The removal of the postoilice here tn
the horth end ana the 'stabli hment oi
several stations. have afforded quite a
convenience
The tournnment. on last Friday even
ing, WAS lafg' H. ant nded boy the people
were Messrs Biscoe. Harris. Lewis aud
Powell. Other contesting knights wcr.
also deserving of much praise for the
courage and devotion they displayed om
the hard fought field of modern ,hivalry.
4 very enjoyable dance was given on
the pavilion in honor OF the knights
who were engaged in the cXcio,s,s Of the
tournament The merry party was
chnpcroncd by Dr. j. d. rulliam and
Mrs. ) simmons. Dancing Wa, kept NJ
until near the beginning of another day.
Among the dancers were Miss Julia
Biscoe, FlaYa Fulliam, Josephine and
Virginia Burruss Ella DAM u. Ella
Graves, Louise llarri, and Grace Reams
Among the married ladies who -ti'l find
enjoyment I'm the dance were Mrs K \
Graves. Mrs JAS Daniel and Mrs ReyEc /
Daniel. The gentlemen ia attendance /
were Messrs Jas Daniel. Warren puliiam. /
Page and VERNE Graves. Sam ami Hugh /
Parker, Ebert l'iscoe, Glcnrol Harris. I
Willie Lewis, John Powell, and " /
Grady
Miss Lily Biscoe expects To return, In |
the near future, 10 her school in Wake !
field y. g., where she will take charge of
"A class in music.
Misses Katherine aud Julia Bi~coe arc
making preparations % attend the com
ing session at Oak Park Institute.
Mrs Daniel. OF CraigsvIlr. Is visiting
her father, Dr. Puliam.
DR.. Wallace Massey WAS WELCOME
visitor 10 friends near Belmont Sunday.
Miss Virginia Robey, oiStafiordcounty
is visiting friends here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
HEALTH REPORT FOR AUGUST

The number Of deaths reported in Au-
gust is :, Is white and cololed The
causes OF decease were tubercup>i by
drocephaus, intestinal cancer. ACCIDENTAL
drowning. from Bright'- disease and
, from typhoid. The death rate is II
per 1000. Six births We're reported dur
ing the same month. 3 white aud 3 col
ored: ( males and females
The water supply was cloudy 3 days
at one point of observation.
! y. Barney VI b.
Health Officer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
Headquarters For
Building Materials,

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
undressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, Cement,
Calcine 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, Sheething
Paper and fine Brick.
Keen large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. h. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
STOLE A WATCH
Was Caught And Is Now In Jail.

4 man. well dressed, OF pleasing appear
ancc, about % years old. arrived here
from Richmond ON the late train Friday
night and registered at Mrs. l.. &.
Mitchels boarding house on Main street
~ Thomas A. Blake. He was assigned
To "a room occupied by Mr. J. RMaxwell,
night foreman of Virginia Excelsior Mills.
All was well until Monday afternoon,
when Mr.. Maxwell retired Tor an after
noon sleep preparatory for night work.
Tie was aroused about two O'Clock 10y
some one i'm the room. Looking mp be
SAW Blake. and not suspicious went to
sleep again. He arose at 30 aud found
his watch had been taken and the chain
lift. He made inquiries, and was tod
that Blake was in the room NO. said
Maxwell. my watch and Blake's suit
ease are both gone lie reported the
fact To Officer Robinson. who ascer-
tanned Blake had gone South on the a.
commodation train AT BIZ p m. Under
Officer ROhinsOn's directions, Maxwell
found. after communication with Capt.
Blakey when the train reached Ashland,
that a man answering the description OF
Blake had gotten of at Milford. and en-
quired the price OF "a ticker to Washing
ton. The agent at Milford informed
Maxwell that the man had bought a
ticket 10 Alexandria When the 1905
train reached here Maxwell and Officer
Hall went into the train and found Blake
secreted in one Of the recesses where
stoves are located in winter The watch
was found on him. and he was jailed.
Tuesday morning be- was fined ten dol
lars and costs and in default go days in
jail. He could not pay and is under the
hill. His friends have been notified.
LATER
Blake has taken an appeal to the Cor
poration Court with Attorney Chas. ID.
Foster in charge OF the case
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
GOSHEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Annual Sermon prsachedby RM.wR Flanagan.

The Goshen Baptist Association con-
vened at Bethany church in Caroline
county Tuesday Capt e =. Smith was
elected moderator; \. G. Smi'h. socre-
tary; J. w. Beadles. treasurer There
was "a good Attendance Rev ". r.
Flanagan. OF Orange e. II preached
the annual sermon which was listened
To with great interest Many SUBJECTS
were discussed by the members and dele
gates The meeting will adjourn Thus
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
FAULC0NER- FINDER

Mr.. f. r Faulconer end Mis- BESSIE &.
finder were married Wednesday, Sept.
9TH. at Rhoadesville Baptist church in
Orange county, Rev. W. X. Flanagan
of Orange c. H., performing the cere'
mony. The bride is a daughter OF Mr.. j.
s finder. Of Verdiersville. Mr.. and Mrs.
Faulconer left for a bridal trip immedi-
ately after the wedding.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
LIEUT. COL. PETIT DEAD

Lt.-Col J. s. Petit, Eighth Infantry,
dice in Washington Tuesday.
He made a good record as an officer
during the Spanish War, being colonel OF
the Fourth Immune Regiment, and
afterward became colonel OF one OF the
volunteer regiments rails, for service In
the Philippines.
He was in camp at Fredericksburg
with his regiment in the summer OF
1908
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
Mr.. AND MRS. IVAN S. STRASBURGER
Return From an Extended Trip to Pacific Coast

Mr.. Ivan S. Strasburger and wife re-
turned home Sunday from an extended
trip Of several weeks in the West, North
west and Pacific Coast They Travelled
through Nevada, Colorado. Utah,
Oregon and Canada visiting, all points
of interest. The trip was specially
pleasant as good weather was expert
enced and many friends were made. The
benefits are apparent in theimproved APP
pearance Of both of the travellers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
C0L0RED PICNIC AT WHITE OAK

A picnic will be given by the Union
Branch Lodge Friday and Saturday,
September 18th and Sth, at the residence
of Vim. Carter, near White Oak, Stafford
county. Music will be furnished by the
Gethsemane Lodge No. L, Of King George
county. Va The public and friends are
cordially invited Refreshments and ice
cream will be sold at reasonable prices.
s. s. Ray. president; John Gaskins, W.
master; NJ. B. Griffin, secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
CAROLINE NOTES
Gnndloes. Va. Sent. I. 1906.

GOOdlOes, VA, sept. ;, l'Vp.
Our roads have dried out considerably
since the rain, but are rough.
The Goshen Baptist Association Is IN
session at Bethany church and large
crowds are attending
Mr.. W. 2. Waite has purchased OF MIR.
Sidney Fels a part OF the old South Gar
den tract OF land, and will cree an up to
date residence there this fall
Night meetings are in progress at
Hopewell church, at Guineys.
Our farmers are busy in their fodder
crops, having been delayed by recent
rains.
Col. K. C. Blaydes reports the corn
crops to be- excellent in the Mount Pleas
ant neighborhood
Miss Emma Parkinson. OF Richmond,
il visiting Miss Mary Dew, her cousin, at
Judge Wtlch's.
Miss Alice Dew has returned home from
trip to King and Queen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-06
THANKS

The members of the several organiza-
tions and the many friends OF my late
husband, 2. H. Ball, will accept my
heartfelt thanks for the great kindness
extended him and his family during his
late illness and death.
Mrs. p. II Ball