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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-01-26
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
GEO. DIXON DEAD
Was Highly Respected coored Preacher Lived
to Good Old Age Of Ninety Years.

Rev. Geo. l.. Dixon, colored. died at
the home of his daughter, ia Philadel-
phia, Saturday, aged 80 years His re-
mains arrived here Monday and will be
inferred in the colored cemetery. Thus
passed away another of the old servants
of ants-bellum days who have been faith
ful. Uncle George" as he was ALWAYS
called, was born at Port Royal, "A slave
of the Brockenbrough family. Prior to
the war he hired his time from his mas
ter, was "a drayman for many years and
"a local preacher. IL was a law of Vir.
ginia that slaves could not worship to-
gether without white man at the head.
The late Rev. George Rowe was pastor
OF the old Baptist church near the river,
and here under him Uncle George
preached to his colored congregation
During the war he was pressed into serv-
ice by Gen. Mcdowell of the Federal
army and became his guide.
When the war was over he organized
the church in which he formerly preached
and became its pastor, which position
he held for years. Later he had churches
in Caroline and Spotsylvania During
reconstruction times he welded much in
fuence with the Federal authorities. and
with Peyton Williams, another infuen-
tial colOred man, was always found
espousing the cause OF citizens of Freder-
icksburg when they were in trouble. He
has always stood by the white people
when their interests were at stake, and
Tor this he was rewarded in his latter
days by them in u mostsubstantiAl way.
Three years ago his wife died, aged So
years. About Is months ago he left here
Tor Philadelphia TO be with his daughter
when he died
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
AN ABLE ADDRESS
Delivered BY Or. chas W. Kent Before Outlined
Audience at College Hall.

ne Noiege auditorium was crowded
TO its utmost capacity Friday night hy
the teachers OF the institute. and I'm. Gin
zens Of Frederickshurg.
The exercises We're begun lbs "A piano
duet, skilfully rendered hv Misses Iafi-
mer and Baker. Miss Quinn followed
with n charming solo.
Prof.. Russell. conductor 81 III. insti-
tute, In introducing the speaker. referred
To the harmony, unAnimity and friendly
cooperation that exists between thu, ed
irrational iorccs and institutions of the
state, both public and private: all are
working unitediy Tor the highest educn-
ton oil all the children and youth of thu,
commonwealth. In a few remarks he
presented DR.. Chas W Kent. Of the uni
versity, as an educator who is devoting
his untiring energy and ability for the
iurtherance OF every educational interest
Dr. Kent delivered the address in his
characteristic manner, distinguished for
clearness, tOrce. sincerity. euthu-iA-m and
dignity. DR.. Ken; always has "A ruc~sag.,
which his soul deeply feels This un.
was AN appeal for education for all. cut
tural and practical. Historically. n.
said. education had PASSED through s,.v.
erai phases or era-. First il wAs rN,.lu.
sively Tor the clergy. confined to IA.
church; next il admitted training for ia,
legal profession. confined To the court
lts next stage was the era OF chivAlrv
its aim was polite culture. refined sorinl
iuHctiuns. confined To the rich. Today
education II for all. without discount.
ing the value of the highest inward cul.
ture II recognizes the demands of tie
commercial and industrial world Some
have not the ability. Others the taste.
and still Others the opportunity for the
highest classical culture. Our system
must provide trade schools. technology
cal and agricultural schools not only of
college, but more particularly of high
school grade in order that the masses
may Ice skiliul workmen, masters of their
environments and vocatioRs
The man of culture should not despise
the man who labors with his hands. No
caste line should be- drawn between them
The education of today has lost it, eN-
elusive spirit; il is for every boy and girl:
IT must prepare for every vocation and
touch the material, social and political
lie ut every point.
He said education Il four-square :physi-
cal, intellectual. moral and spiritual.
He particularly emphasized moral and
spiritual education and paid high
tribute to the teachers of this Common
wealth, whose pure and Cody lives leave
an impress upon the character worth
more than intellectual culture
At the close of the address. Dr. Kent
was greeted and congratulated by "A
large number OF friends, who are always
glad to have him in our city
Hon. J. ID. Eggleston will deliver an
address next Friday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
Richmond, Frederioks.
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule In effect May 2G. 1907.
LEAVE NORruw ARD.


G:25 "A. IN. daily except sunday. Makes
local stops ON signal
S.2i a. m. daily. Stops ON signal az
Occoquan. Lorton. FrancOnia SUNDAYS
only. STOPS at Alexandria Ia discharge
passengers.
S:ll a. IA. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
1929 a m. daily. Makes l"cal stops
ON signal
l:;i3 y. m. daily except sunday Stops
at Alexandria
6:23 y. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal
100 =. m. sundays only Makes local
stops ON signal
$40 =. m. daily. Stops at Alexandria
lO;O? p IN. daily Stops at AleNan-
dria.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
300 "A. m. daily. Atlantic. Coast Line
Train. STOPS AT boswell and Ashland
"'''' "a IN daily except Sunday. Makes
local Stops on signal.
N.lN "A. m. Sundays only. Makes local
stops uu signal
lO.39 "a. M. daily. Seahonrd Air Linz
train. Stops at Alexandria aud Milford
l2l3 T., M. daily Stops at AlcNan-
dria. Summit. Guinea. Muod-lnne. Mil
"ri. frnnla Ku.hcr Glen, boswell and
Ashland
1:2G y. m. daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Alexandria aud Ash
land
GAP p. m. daily. Makes local stops on
signal
1884 p. m. daily. S,ahoard Air Line
train. stops at Alexandria, boswell and
Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives ll:ll "A. m. daily except sun
daY.
NOIE-1'ime Of arrivals and DEPART
ur's and connections not guaranteed.
&. g. COX. Agent.
&. W. CT LP. Gen. Supt
". l.. TAYLOR. Trnflic MIR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
ELkS OFF TO PRIlADeL PHlA

fredericksburg, Va, Lodge Il. p. O.
Elks sent "a delegation To Philadelphia IN
"A special Pullman ear, Provo at tached to
the train which left here Monday night
at 1000. They will reach Philadelphia
about O'Clock Tuesday morning and
remain in the ear until O'Clock.
The fredericksburg Band accom-
panied the delegation To the train. In the
party are Messrs. August nannehl. T.
boswell ClOptOn, c. w. Fullerton, Of
Wheaton; / II Middleton.S 5. S. kaufman.
W. V. Strasburger, l. Harris and wife.
VIM. Sullinger, J. III. Patterson, J. NJ.
Mcdonnell, NJ. Strasburger. Capt. T.
McCracken and daughter, r. C.. Ninde and
vile, Geo Freeman. Jr, A. L. Brulle Jake
Goldsmith. DIR. l.. NJ. Irving and wife. Of
lrvington; W o. Harding of Whitestone;
ii. II. bundle. of Killuarnock: W. j.
Jacobs. J. +. Rodgers and wife, Miss
Mary Bowler, Miss ldear Traylor, T. \.
Brent. Jr., T.. ". Mills, T.. NJ Green.
Mr.. Jas. W. Mcdonnell il the repre-
sentative from the lodge here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
FARMERS ARO MERCHANTS BANK
Onidens Declared and Officers use,sa.

The annual meeting 81 tn. stock
holders Of the Farmers and Merchants
state Bank waS held Friday night with
most of the stockholders present. Re-
ports showed the affairs Of H.. bank To
h. In highly prosperous condition and
the auditing committee reported that a
thorough examination resulted i'm all
books and accounts being found correct
The following directors Were elected.
Sr. Geo. II Chewing. =. G.. Wallace.
+. &. Nihde. Col. =. ID. Cole. Il. T. Willis,
A. L. Rowe. NJ. r. Waite. W. :. Chesley.
+. Z. Stearns Lee j. Graves. +. g. Hef-
lin. NJ. q. Willis, John +. GOuldman, Jr.,
David Ilirsh, W. II. Peden.
At "a meeting of the Board Of Directors.
following, Mr.. NJ. q. Willis was reelected
president; Mr.. Lee J. Graves. first vice
president; Col. T.. u Cole. second vice
president; John +. Gouldmau. Jr..
cashier; II. Gordon Gouldman. assistant
cashier. A dividend Of > per cent. was
declared ON the capital stock and g. 800
was placed To the credit of the surplus
fund
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
CONFERRED on NAVIGATION
Representatives Of Nd. Del { Va r.. Co Meet
Citizens Along Lower Rsppshannock.

T. Murdoek. Traffic Manager. and Mr.
J. II. e. Williams. Special Agent. of Balti-
moie, aud MIR. ". ID. Scott. agent at
Fredericksburg, Of the Maryland. Della
ware and Virginia Railway Co. visited
the lower counties on the Rappahannock
river during the past lew days and inter
viewed a number Of prominent citiz ,ns
ON the subject of inducing immigration
To that section.
They were cordially received in both
MiddleseN aud Lancaster counties and
IN other places, and great interest WAS
eNinoed In the proposition for inducing
immigration for the upbulding OF the
section along the Rappahannuck. and
looking Ia increased production of the
trucking interests. The plan is To get
out pamphlets showing the different
properties for sale. giving statistics and
general Information. These pamphlets
Will be sent ont through the Land Agency
OF the Md. Del and Va Railway 60.
Mr.. Scott returned here SATURDAY
morning much pleased with his trip and
the other gentlemen of the party returned
to Baltimore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
HOME MARRIAGE
Or. J. twood Knight. Of This City. and Miss
Bird. Of Fsuquier. Welded.

A quiet. but pretty, wedding took
place at the home Of the bride. Birds
Nest. near Bristersburg. Fauuuier
county, Wednesday. when Miss Mar
garet Waller Bird, the attractive daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs G.. + Bird. became
the bride of DR.. J. Elwood knight. of
fredericksburg. Va. The couple entered
the parlOr, which was tastefully deco
rated with trailing asparagus and pot
ted plants. To the strains of Lohengrin,
played 10y her sister. Miss Rena Bird.
The bride WAS dressed in travelling
costume of pearl grey. hat and gloves to
match. and carried Brides roses.
Only "A few intimate friends of the bride
We're present. The ceremony was per
formed 10y Rev. W. :. Cover. "a much
loved former pastor Of the brides family
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
STAFFORD
Entertainment and Lawn Pan, Notes and
Personals

stafford g. n, Va. July l3th. 1907
foik Miller gave one of his iuimits,ib.
Performances at Rectury Hall n.nr a.
risonville. for TN. benefit az tiff.r a, !.
church- There was an Auii.n,s. of,,i,out
800, who enjoyed the entertainment,
very mu"h \ lawn party Tor th. -,r,,.
purpose preceded the performance A.
near ~ your correspondent can .Ath.r
the proceeds Were about Sl5U.
Dr. hosser ia..ahan PASSED her, last
week IN performance ot his professional
duties. IL il learned he c1nt.m,l,,.-
matrimony in the near future
Mr.. X. l.. Fritter has been very sirl
and Is being attended los Dr. Sn,..i
OauSe. too much lee cream. lemcnad.. aud
other Viands. not To LAY any thing of hi-
grainOphone entertainments vhi,.l,
caused him To take too much exercise an,
court day.
Mr.. +. II. Randall il sick with tynbnid
lever and Il being attended hy DR.
Pay me-. Mr.. aud Mrs. Randall hav. the
sympathy of their many friends through
out the cOuBty.
Mr.. {. A. Satterwhite. TIN. accomn,
dating railroad agent at Brooke. Is very
sick at the residence OF Mrs NJ. II. Nor
ton, at Brooke, and is being attended hy
l)r. Is. Hales. MIR Geo. Y. Dent * NJ
tending To his duties AZ agent. " hil-t NJ g..
AshDy Groves takes the place of N~
Dent ~ night operator.
Mr.. John B. Fritter passed here , ~ FER
day on one OF his trips lie gives ylov-
ing accounts of his crop of corn ON
'Crow's Nest. where lac is roosting THU.
summer
Thermometer in the 9O's three DAYS
this week
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ;. Moore. accumpani..l
by Miss Sidney Smith. left this "A. m far
Beaver Dam, being called there by III.
Illness OF Mrs. Mamie Davis, aunt uf Mrs.
Moore
Miss Sidney Smith, of Covington. Va
Is visiting the family ui MIR. r. :. Moore
G.-;lI.f.-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
WIN be Asked For From Congress For Public
Building.

Mr.. + W. Mills. Chairman Public In
terest Committee of City Council. is in
receipt of "A letter from the Supervising
Architect, Treasury department., WASH
ingt"n, stating that in compliance witn
request no action will be taken at pres
ent IN connection with the drawings for
the proposed public building at Freder-
ick-burg.
The Object in asking for delay il to give
An opportunity To ask from next Con
gresr AN additional appropriation. which
would admit of the erection of IA more
imposing structure.
Hon. W. A. Jones will push the matter
when Congress cOnvenes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
BUNKER HILL" SOLD
Another Residence to be Erected.

The Bunker Hin" property, consisting
oi IA residence aud eight acres of land
Just north of the city limits, owned by
Miss Kate Is Smith. OF Washington. and
Mrs. Bessie blackwell. Of " arrenton.
has been sold To Messrs L. q. Jones and
John W. Allison, Jr.. of this city Mr.
Allison will occupy the residence front
ing the river and MIR. Jones will build a
handsome new residence ON the west
end oi the pr0perty fronting Cedar Lame.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
SALE OF A FINE FARM
M. A. 3. Lewis Adds To His Landed interests On
Rsppahannock

Mr.. 4. r. Lewis, owner of the Lewis
anna farm on the Rappahannock. in
Caroline county. ten miles below Frrder-
icksburg, has purchased of MIR. j. W
Garrett the latter's splendid farm, con
tainineGOO ARES adj Dining Iewisanna. 50
Terms private. but the price WAS "a good
one. This purchase will give Mr. Lewis
additional facilities for the raising of
high bred stock, horses and cattle. in
which he r. so extensively engaged.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
"SEALlhA" AT OPERA HOUSE
FRIDAY NIGHT

"Sealina," the musical comedy, was re-
peated at the Opera House Friday night
for the benefit of Maury Camp, e. v, to
an audience Of probably two hundred
The play WAS smoother than on the
previous night and was heartily enjoy ed.
The art of training raw amatuers is
possessed by Miss Traylor to a remark
able extent and her success on this occa-
sion deserves great credit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
addressed, 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, Iinseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
dlass and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, Shesthing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. +. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
REV. JOHN r. COLEMAN
Accepts Call to Ashland Church.

Rev. John +. Coleman. of Aldie. Lou
doun county. has accepted the call ex-
tended him Toy st. James Episcopal church
AT Ashland. and will assume his duties
there about September 10Th
Mr.. Coleman II well known to our
people. having frequently preached in St
Georges church here. For some time he
had charge Of the Episcopal church at
Spotsylvania c. II. and OF st. Georges
chapel in the county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
ATTORNEY LEE J. GRAVES
viii Make His Residence Here.

Commonwealth Attorney zee j
fredericksburg on September LIST with
his family, establish his law Office here
and become "a Fredericksburger We
welcome him to our midst and TX tend to
him the best treatment Frederick sburgers
know how to give "a young man from
tn" country He will occupy his resi-
dence on Princess Anne street, which il
now the home of MIR. and Mrs T. s
SlapL.rl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
CASE DISMISSED

Recorder W. S. Embrey had before him
Saturday two peddlers, giving their
names as Miss Selma Alton and Shaker
Alton. for selling lace goods in the city
without license. Their defense was
that they manufactured every article
The Commonwealth had no one To dis
prove their statement, So the case was
dismissed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
CLEIk -CARR1ER.

An examination for the Position al
clerk (male and i,mal') and carrier (mal,)
will he held at the postoilicc in this city
on July 20, 1907.
For application blanks. and for full in
formation relative to the examination.
qualifications, duties, salaries variations.
promotions, etc. address SECRETARY.
Board Of Civil Service Examiners. Post
office City. ii lst17
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
FEATHERS.

We will pay highest market price for
all grades of chicken and duck and e,S.S,,
feathers. in large or small quantities
Feather b,rls and pillows purchased out
right or carefully air stcrilizod and n,n-
oVated. Remember We also manufacture
the celebrated Colonial brand of Felt.
Hair and Combination Mattresses Hair
Mattresses nicely renovated orbought at
prices. Write or phone.
The Colonial Mattress Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
LAWYER SUES MAX LANSBURG

George +. Sullivan. "A lawyer Of Wash
ington, has instituted "A chancery suit in
the Circuit Court Of Prince William Co
against Max Lanshurg. Of Baltimore. To
Recover a one-siX TIA interest in 300 acres
of land on the Potomac river. in Prince
William County. and also certain profits
Thornton n Davies represent the com
plainants and Thomas Il. Lion the defen-
dnnt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
COLORED CHURCH, FALMOUTH

The Children's day Of the Sunday
school of Shiloh Baptist church, of Fal-
mouth, Stafford county, was held July
18th. A large crowd was present. in
GLIDING number of whites. The chill
dren said their pieces well. Papers were
read by Mrs. Melcar and Mamie Roots
A solo by Helen Turner. Address by X.
\. Lawson. Remarks by Mr.. Hewitt,
white. Rev. THAR, OF Brooke. was pres
ent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
HANOVER SCHOOL

Miss W. +. Schroeder, Principal, will ~
open on Monday, sept. 9th, at Fr,-lcr.
icksburg. Va.
English Branches, Higher Mathematics
and Science taught, also Latin, French
and German.
The past session has been the most
successful in the history Of this school
and the pupils have attained a high
standard of honor a. well as scholar.
ship.
Terms payable quarterly. in advance.
For further information address,
Miss ". r. SchOOlcr.
fredericksburg, Va.
lfl2m Sod Pm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
SHERIFF WILLS FOOT CUT OFF

J Reid Wills. sheriff of Louisa county.
in attempting To iumpirom "A CSC. train
1T Gordonsville. hell and had his left leg
mashed of just above the ankle He WAS
taken to the hospital at Charlottes-
willie. DR.. Geo. Hen Johnston, of Rich
mond. WAS ON the train and rendered
necessary aid until the train reached Char
iottesVille
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
TO OBSERVE 2O1ST ANNIVERSARY

The 2Olst anniversary Of YeocomicO
Church. Westmoreand County. will he
observed on Sunday. July 2l, 1907 Ser
vices at | "a. m. and 1 p. III. Rev. John
Moncure. ID. d.. will preach in the morn
ing and Archdeacon Tyler in the after
noon. The annual meeting Of the Yeo-
comico Association will be held ia the
church at , 30 p. IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
WHEAT THRESHING YIELD GOOD

The hum OF the threshing machine is
being heard all around. The yield of
wheat is pleasing to the farmers, and the
quality aud condition much better than
Tor the past two years. The question
which is most interesting now is, Will 1t
bring dollar per bushel?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
FIRE DRILL COST MANS LIFE

During fire drill aboard the steamer
Mobjack, Second Mate w. +. Morgan
was struck by life boat. knocked into
the bay of Back river lighthouse and
drowned. A vain sarch was made for
his body. Morgan was twenty-five
years old and lived In Norfolk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
CENSUS ENUMERATORS SWORN

Mr.. $. f Eastburn, Supervisor Of Cen
sus, Assistant Supervisor Ellerbe W.
Carter and snumerators r. l.. Williams.
X. Lee Stoffregen. W. Il f. Cole and l. j
Brauer were sworn in by Clerk A. T..
Yates Saturday. aud began the work
of taking the census Monday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Mr.. W. T. Thompson has purchased Of
of Mr.. W. T.. Price the latter's residence
aud lot on lower Main Street. MIR.
Thompson and family will make the
property their home, taking possession
at once
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
ON TRIP TO EUROPE

Miss Lavinia ID. Richardson, Of this
city, ~ the guest of Mrs. MacKay and
daughter, of Philadelphia, sailed from
New York on the steamship X roonland"
Tor Antwerp, Saturday morning. and
will travel in Europe for two months
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
CROP OF NEW WHEAT BRINGS sac.

Mr.. A. l.. Garrett, OF Moss Neck, Caro-
line, sold his crop of wheat of about
1000 bushels Saturday to the Karsten
Commission Co. for 81 eta. per bushel
delivered here. The wheat is Of fine
quality, but has some garlic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
GOOD GRASS

Capt NJ. b. Rowe has cut 20 acres of
splendid grass on the field at Altoona"
next to the Plank Road. He has an
other field adjoining, which has not been
cut, but the yield is estimated at thr,e
tons per acre
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
CONCERT IN THE PARK

The fredericksburg Band, Professor
+. A. Franklin, director. gave Il delight
full concert in the park Friday night.
There was probably one thousand peo-
pie present during the evening
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
THREE SONS DIE; FOURTH VERY I'LL

Three sons, aged 81, - and 3. rcspec-
lively. IN the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
iamin Johnson, near Montross, We~tmore-
land county, have died within the past
week. and the fourth and last son.
recently married. is very i'll.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
CAMPING OUT

small party of bright boys. Fitzhugh
Lee. Chas. S. Rowe, James Hawkins.
Ftzhugh Ficklen and James Latimer are
at Whitewater, enjoying camp life for "a
week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
GERMAN TUESDAY NIGHT

The Young gentlemen of the city will
give II german at the Opera House next
Tuesday night. Music will be furnished
by Donch's Orchestra of Washington
Dancing will commence promptly at 8
O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
PENSIONER, AGED l12, DEAD

Patrick Clark died at his home in
Fauquier county at the age of i12 years.
He was Il pensioner of the Mexican War
and served in the civil war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
UNION SERVICES

The union services at st. Georges
Episcopal church Sunday night were
largely attended Rev DR.. X. j. Me
Bryde preached an excellent sermon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-16
Mr.. FITZHUCH REAPPOINTeD

Judge J. T. Goodrich has appointed
Mr.. st. George r. Fi,zhugh n member
OF the city electoral board to succeed
himself.