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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
GILL FOR POSTAL BANKS
Senator Carter Introduced Measure 10
Z Lam

Senator Carter Introduced Measure TO
Ecta5lish Them.
Wa5hlnetou. lee. Ga bill to estao-
ll.h postal saving banks for deDositlng
ayines At interest was introduced by
senator Carter. OF Montana. The pro-
posed system is to be under the super
vision of the postmaster general and
secretafv Of the treasury. and the ior-
ror IS authorized to design7te money
rider oRces whore savings may be de-
.osltod. The sum Of ore dollar VIII
constitute the lowest amount that may
rtart an account and no individual
will be allowed 10 deposit more tnah
5000 in one calendar month. Interest
at the rate OF > per cent per annlm
will be computed on deposits once each
wear and added to the principal pro-
vlded such deposit does not exceed
$1,000 Moneys are to be Kept in Uni'ed
States repositories. and tie secretary
Of the treasury is authorized 70 invest
a certain amount CT tie deposits In
United States bonds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

A tenant for farm at Garrisonville'
Va. Terms apply to Miss Edmonds'
Box SCI, Warrenton, Va. d'-4'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
PUBLIC SALE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY

Dr. r. ]. Payne will sell on Tuesday
December 10. at Garrisonville, at ii
o'clock. the following personal property
Two good. young driving horses, z
mich cows. , heiiers. veal, two-horse
wagon and harness, buggies and 4 sets
4 si0gle harness. set Of double harness
corn crusher. two-horse pillow. 2 Malta
blows. harrow, cultivetor, forks, hoes
and other tools, % bushels Irish pota
toes and some household and kitchen
furniture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
STAFFORD CANDIDATES
Their Statements Of Expenses ior Rscsnt Eloc-
tlon.

Statements Of expenses OF candidates
ia stafford county, under pure election
law, at election Nov. 9Th, 1907:
{. ID. Taliaferro, constable, nothing.
W. ID. keamy, treasurer, Free Lance
for cards -, u board, lodging and
horse feed approximately $25 90, travel
ling expenses 81 postage $l00, total
S3l.
~. ID Coakley. treasurer, Free Lance
s., journal 81, stationery 80 cents,
total $l0j0
r. &. l.. Moncure, sheriff.. Childs,
guide, s., travelling expenses board, &c,
f25 %. ads, newspapers, Sl5. postage
50 contributions 10 churches flo, total
$40
Il. II. Bryan justice ofpeace, nothing
jas . Lee. supervisor, nothing.
". 4. raS ne. sup -ryl-ur nothing.
q J Henry supervisor, nothing
& Harding, supervisor, nothing.
l. y Cox, constable cents postage
Geo +. Moore justice OF peace. nothing.
g. Is. Wallace, COmmOnwealtL's at
tOruey, nothing
Les Wallace iastic Of p,ace, 6 cents
postage.
j n. Hall, supervisor, Free Lance, 81.
; K Cooper, Oyerseer Of pOobnothing.
j. A. Ryan, justice Of peace, nothing.
&. A Armstrong. constable. nothing.
F.A.sloun' y justice Of peace, nothing
j A. Ballard justice Of peace, nothing.
Il l. Burton, Uyerseer Of poor, 4 cents
po-tsge.
". + Dodd, justice OF peace, nothing.
H. t. l.. Muncure, legislature, Free
Lance printing, $l7 80, travelling eK-
penses. inciudiug meals, $i2 80, postage
and kilograms 81 81, TO churches charity
and other benevolent purposes $l2O 90,
rOta. ) 50 -.
II q Che-.eg, Legislature, Free Lance,
printing, $ll.50. travelling expenses, in
cudiug IA al, 81 30, buggy hire s.. to
b, isepu llcan organization Of King
George for legitimate purposes 5000,
to some organization IN Stafford for
ZANE pun poses sou 90, total Sl35 90.
&. Newman Knight, sheriff. travelling
expenses 81 90, Free Lance s 90, total
- 30.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
ROYAL ARCANUM
Election Of Officers.

fredericksburg Council No. 4l6, Royal
Arcanam, at TIE regular ~ e'iog held
Monday night, elected the I lowing
officers for the year 1905.
Regent-Th1mas H. Harris.
Vice Regent. ". Thomas
OratOr-H. kaufman.
Past Regsnt-W. ii. HuTkamp.
Secretary Geo. T. Downing.
Colector-N f. Coates
Treasurer-J +. Brown
Chaplain-O j. Owens
Guid,-R l. Bozel
Warden-R l. Stoftregen.
Sentry-T j. Hayden
Trustses-E {. Ninde. j. NJ. BoulTale.
Representative to Grand Councii-W.
+. Coates.
Alternate Representative - I. II.
Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Mr.. A. RANDOLPH HOWARD
Resigns As General Receiver Of the Corporation
Court.

A Randolph Howard. E,q, who was
recently appointed general recsiver y tte
Corporation Court II this city 10y Judge
GOO!rick, has resigned, aud we nie It.
quested b. Judge Goolrick to LAY that
he has reluctantly and unwillingly ne
opted said resignation. and did not do
- until Mr. Howard urged thet IL be- ac-
C pied Ii II not the intention Of the
jidge TO till tie yacaLcy created 10y this
Reclamation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
&lchnond, FrederiGks'
>SlLIccgg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Aug 8, 1907.

Leave fltucllthsbuiH .NN'
6:25 q. IN. daily except Sunday. Make
Local stops on signal. -, ~
Sol a. IN. daily. Stops on slgna1 az
Occoouan. Lorton. Franconia SUNDAY
only Stops at Alexandria 10 'eV ="
Passengers. ~ Alexandria.
100 8 m daily. Makes local Stops,
lis n m daily except Sunday stops
at Alexandria. S.,aav Makes
6:23 p. m. daily except ouiii'''' -"'''''
local stops. ,.,
stops.
1000 p. IN. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
800 a. m. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
and at Milford Sundays only.
6:O5 a. m. daily except Sunday Makes
local stops on signal.
S:4s a. m. Sundays only. Makes locaI
stops on signal.
1899 a. IN. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Milford and Ashland ,and
az boswell ca signal.
1919 p. m. daily. Stops al
Summit. Guinea. WOodslane, MI.
ford, Penola. Ruther Glen, boswell and
Ashland.
1857 p. N. daily except Sunday. stops
on signal To take on passengers ioI
points on c. 4 0. Ry
5:26 p. III. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Ashland. and at Dos
well to let of passengers for c. / o. Ky.
6:4S p. IL. daily. Makes local stops oh
signal.
1884 p. M daily Seaboard Ar LIN
train. stops at boswell and Ashland
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives ll:l4a IN. daily except sun
day.
NOTE-Time " arrivals and depart
ures and connections not guaranteed.
L. {. COX. Agent.
G.. W. CT Up, cen. Supt.
~ \ ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES

Hon CO'Conor Goorick has h.rd with
the Clerk Of Court h-r- lit OF his e1-
pen-es incurred III the campaign amount
ing to s26 -
Mr. James Il. Evans, his competitor,
who was defeated. has also fl e1 his tx
peuses at Spot-ylvahia {. II aud
amounts u $l4u9
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
TWO MILLION FOR VIRGINIA

The Secretary OF the Treasury In his
estimates Of appropriations needed to be
made by Congress at this session pro-
vides fs5 expenditure Of $2,673,970 in
Virginia. as foih 49, Navy yard at Nor
folk, s1,950,OO0; m.2roving Norfolk
herbor, $3.50, 900; bafI.,ckg aat tort
Monroe, s1S7. 900; improvi4S \ sppshan
mock River, s75, 600; post-s ICES, air ady
authorized, Lynchburg, 100000; Ports
mouth, $4,000; Wythevil hsh hatch
cry, 24,470.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

Rev. DR.. Ray, who has been returned
to Spotsylvsnis circuit. preached to iull
houses at Lebanon and Shady Grove
churches last Sunday and will I'LL bis ap
points as usual, preaching at Zion and
Tabernacle next 2nd Sabbath. He vii
also preach at 0liyet on 10th inst al
1880 p. m, and at Parker's same houl
on 18th, and at Beech Cove on 18th al
same hour
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
EXPOSITION IN COURTS HANDS

In the U. 8. Court at Norfolk Wednes-
jay Judge Waddil dec ded TO appoint
receiv, rs for the jamestown Exposition
Company.
The court designe ed President Tucke'
and Director General Martin to tax
charge or affairs pending appointments
The court will name three receivers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Mr.. II. C. PERKINS DEAD
Had Lived Over -Four Score Yeas.

Mr. n. c. Perkins died at his home
near King George c. II. at an early hour
Wednesday morning, agei 81 years. lie
is survived by five children. four sons
and one dauehter-Mr. Earnest Perkins
II Washington; K. T Prrkins, Henry
Perkins, Claude Perkins Miss Garrett
Perkins. of King George. Funeral Thurs
dav from his late home az 3 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
TO ASK FOR
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Councilman f. W. Mills has returned
from Washington where he attended the
National Rivers and Harbors Congress;
While in Washington Mr.. Mills conferred
with Congressman W. A. Jones In reier'
ence TO the National Boulevard WORK
here and also concerning the pubic
building. Mr.. Jones will endeavor to So
cure additional appropriations Tor both
Ohiacts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
70 DEFEND WRIGHT
IN MURDER CASE

Mr.. J. L. Lee, the distinguished crlmi-
nal lawyer OF Lynchburg, was here FRI
DAY, stopping at the Exchange Hotel.
lie was en- route to Tappahannock,
where AS counsel be will defend young
Wright. charged with the murder OF Mr.;
Mcdaniel, his stepiather. The case will
come up for trial Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
RappARANNOCK STEAMERS
Potomac Gotten on-lsncsstH's Shaft Broken

Steamer Potomac which was aground
got of Friday morning. She passed
Tsppshannock at IL q. m. bound Tor
this city and arrived here late Friday
evening.
During the storm on the lower Kappa
hammock Wednesday night. the Lancas-
ter had her shaft broken and the steamer
was almost helpless. She drifted Tor
several hours and finally went ashore In
Carriers Creek The Westmoreland was
sent TO take the Lancssters freight and
passengers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
ENTERTAINMENT At
POTOMAC CHURCH

An entertainment, consisting 81 "A
sleight Of hand show. will be held AT Po-
tomac church, near Coakley's, in stat
ford, on Saturday night, December Z. at
I o'clock, for the benefit Of the church.
Oy-ters will be served in every style and
other refreshm- sold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
At THE OPERA HOUSE

A good audience greeted 'Tn Womsn'l
po wer" presented by Wild and Arnold
at the Opera House Thursday night
The best features OF the play were W. c
Wild as Jasper and Lucille Smythe al
Betty. The general acting was equal tC
the average road company. The ex
press car robbery was well done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
COMING CAROLINE WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. W. g. Coghill Announce
the approaching marriage OF their daugn-
ter, Miss Bessie Coghill, TO Mr.: W. NJ;
Cobb. OF Washington. The wedding VIII
take place Dee. 18th at Milford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
TO MARRY IN RICHMOND
Fuller -ksiSisr.

Cards OF invitation have been received
here 70 the marriage Of Miss Kate Els,
mers PnIler. of Richmond, TO sir Samuel
Nei-ler on Tuesday. December ! az d
o'clock p III. The marriage VIII he cele-
brated at leigh Street Baptist church.
Rev DR. Dorsett, pastor.
Miss Fuller is very well known 10 FREQ
ericksburg, having given several enter
tainments here. She is an accomplish
ed elOcutiOnist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
LOST HOME TWICE IN ONE YEAR

About a year ago the dwelling on the
farm OF J. p. Oling-r, near Remington
was burned. He rebuilt. A lew nights
ago the new building was destroyed.
There was no insurance. Mr.. Olinger III
tended TO insure, but put II Oh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
IHEATO PROGRAM

The Charmed Umbrella.
The Noodchopper's Daughter.
Cup And Ball.
The Stolen Pig.
Illustrated song. Nobody's Little Girl
price for Saturday matinee &c to all
Splendid program. Everybody come
and see il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
W. II. BRULLE TO CONTINUE THE
SHOE AND HAT BUSINESS.

Having been informed that a report
IA current that will go ont OF the shoe
and hat business upon the dissolution OF
the firm of Brulle & Timberlake' which
occurs January 1, 1908, beg to state
that will continue at the same loca-
tior 1921 Main street, in the same line
OF business under the name OF W. IL.
Rrulle g. Co. Yours to serve,
W. Ii. Brulle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
PAY POLL TAXES
n You Do Not You Cannot Vote Next Spring.

We call attention to the fact that the
election for Mayor and three councilmen
from each ward OF this city VIII taKe
place the second Tuesday in June, 1919.
The law Of the State requires that
poll taxes shall be paid at least SIX
months prior TO the election in which the
voter offers to vote. That means tnst
poll taxss will have to be paid on or be-
fore Dec. 7 of this year. II they are not
uaid prior 10 Dec. l, the voter will have
10 pay tie penalty for failing to comply
with the law The voters should profit
by this warning and get ready In time to
vote for officers next Spring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
ChaS. NJ. Stieff,

2O5 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
NOTICE!
December Z is the
last day by law on
which to pay your poll
tax if you wish to vote
in the June election.
PROPERTY SOLD 70 R.F. 6 P. R. P.

Mr.. @. NJ. Armstrong has sold the
property he recently purchased from the
Emily Willis estate. near The water tank
at the southern end Of the Il +. X ?.
depot here, to the x. + 4 ?. K. X Co.
who will make decided Improvements.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Mr.. BLANTON APPOINTED
SUPERVISOR

Judge J. f Mason has appointed Mr.;
r. A. Blanton member OF Board oil
Supervisors from CORTLAND district,
Spotsylvania county, to all the une1plred
term of DR.. C. K Massey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
WANTS UP-T0-DATE
HOTEL AND THEATER

A movement IL on foot in Charlottes-
vile to build an up-to-date hotel, also q
modern theater.
Like propositions are being discussed
herr as needs Of Fredericksburg, but no
action has been taken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
DROPS DEAD III SENATE
William eevard, Old Messenger, Ex
r.irn- cnddsnlY.

pire5 cuddenly.
Washington. Dec. 6.-Major william
T Seward. a senate messenger. drop
ped de.d as he Was passing through the
swinging doors OF the senate entrance
of the copitcl.
Seward was appointed a messenger
seven years ago on the recommend
ton Of the late Senator Hawley' o.
Connecticut. Stewards legal residence
was Guilford. Conn. He was a member
of the seventh Connecticut volunteer
infantry in the Civil War and had tray-
eled much. He was something OF 8
Soldier of fortune"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
FOR IMPROVING BOULEVARD

Senator Daniel has introduced a bill
providing for the improvement. OF the Ma
,ional Boulevard at Fredericksburg,
which is ownrd by the government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
GOOD FARMING

Mr.. W. j. Dilard raised on the farm OF
Mr.. A. Hansford, OF the Bend, on %
acres of land, with one pair Of mules,
$50 barrels Of corn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

.ata ~ Virginia. CITY OF Fredericksburg, ssi
4 A. Randolph Howard. cashier Of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
| The above statement Ia true 70 the best OF my
N"o 4. RANDOLPH HOWARD. Cashier.
sabscribed and sworn 20 before me this
9th day OF Dec, 1907. ,.p..A,,.
'- PAUL KARSTEN, in, notary Public
O"A" GEO. W. SHEPHERD, JR..
p. V. D. CONWAY.
JNO. N. W. GREEN
CHARLES HERNDON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
VIRGINIA NEWS

Gov. Swanson declined An Invitation
10 address Daughters OF Revolution In
New York Friday night.
Yrs. Alvah Hayden, of Irviugto1 died
"A 'ew days ago, AGED about % years.
She il survived by her husben and sew
eral chiliren.
Edward II. forris aud Mis- Birdie c
Pennington, both Of Midland; Richard
/. Grover. of Remington, and Clara b
Garter. Il Nokesvlle. were married In
Was. iaSton Wednesday.
Postmasters have been appointed al
follows: Calverton, Fauquier county
Morgan y Mauck. vice Daniel Shumste
removed; Golansville, Caroline county, j
G.. Haley, vice W. W. Smith, resigned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
TO VOTERS

II you do not find your name on the
books OF the Treasurer, 60 to the Com
missioner of Revenue, and request that he
assess you and give ysu the necessary
papers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
JUNIOR AUXILIARY SALE

The Junior Auxiliary Of st. Georges
church will have sale 81 Christmas ar
ticles and scenes from Alice in Wonder
land in the parish house next Monday
AZ ernrOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
DO you WANT 70 VOTE :?

II you do not pay your poll tax on or
before Dec. 18th you cannot vote IN the
municipal election next June for Mayor
and Councilmen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
WANTED

A white or colored woman for general
homework. Good wages and good home
for right party. Apply with references
NJ 2519 Grove Ave, Richmond, Va.
At ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Headquarters For
Building Materials

Ikesp all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
vpdressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash.
Doors. and Blinds. Lime, Cement
rslcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
HuiIding and Paving Brick. Tin and
IRON Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
riDds Ready-Aixed Paints and Dry
Paint. Linseed OH Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
paint Brushes Of all kinds, Window
class and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keen large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire CLAW Pine. T.. ID. Cole'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

The Free Lance Il prepared to do e.
work Of all kinds in up-to-dats style o
reasonable prices on short notice t.
work done in our ofice win compa
fsyorably with the best TO be had an,
where. The head Of our job work
partment, who has been working 10 !: >
Office for many years, 70 one OF the
experienced man In the busines5 =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
REV. DR.. RAYS APPOINTMENTS

Dec. 5. 1907
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
STATEMENT FINANCIAL CONDITION

OF The Farmers and Merchants State
Bank. located at fredericksburg, IN
the State Of Virginia, at the close OF
business December Bird, 1907, made
to the State Corporation Com
mission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
DR.. HARDING PARALyZED

DR. Fl. W. Harding, OF Northumber-
land county. Conf derate soldier and a
Mason, was paraly zed Wednesday at bis
home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
STREET CLEANING

force Of hired jail birds, under Robert
unwe and Alexander Mill have been en-,
1aoed ia 81, aiming the streets Tor several
5aSs They have done good job.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Rev. George II. Ray, ID preached an
impressive Thank sgiving sermon to
large audience at Parker, Va, last Thurs-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
REPORT or the CONDITION or

The Conway Gordon & Garrett National
Bank, at fredericksburg, in the State
OF Virginia, at the close OF business
Dec. 3, 1907:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
COOLEST MORNING

Thursday morning was the coolest oil
the winter. 1t was clear and the Their
mometer registered IS degrees above
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AsD PlEDhGkT Ik!,HgSi
TIVS TAsIs No. IS.
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connexions At Frederick sbusg sit1 = =.
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saz Co. ~ Orange Eisa Southern x y enc
C1s-acas - = Ohio X. 2.
The ooiy iius - ths Chs7cslorsTiis sna ~.
dsrr3ss Gn.ti-rBfs.
ntsr-ya sssDcsrd Tins. Daily ., cops ~ 3aI.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Mr.. w. E. LANG I'LL

Mr.. W. E. Lang is very I'll with pleurisy
at his home on Main street. de is at
tended by trained nurse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

/ Jno. F. Gouldman, Jr., cashier, DO
soIemnly swear that the above Is true
statement OF the financial condition OF
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank
located at fredericksburg, in the state
oi Virginia. at the close of business on
the Bird day of December, 1907, to the
best OF my knowledge and belief
JSo. F. GoULDMAN, JR., Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
+ p. STEARNs,
T.. d. COLE.
VIZ S. CHEsLEY,
DAVID HIRsH,
y. p. WILLIS,
NJ. g. WILLIS,
Directors.
State of Virginia, City of fredericksburg.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Attn day of December. 1907.
sc. WmrEHoUsE Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Oct. IL, 1911
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
CLERK Or HANOVER COURT RESIGNS

IA Brown, clerk OF the Circuit court
OF Hanover, has resigned. Judge mason
appointed C. NJ. Taylor as bis successor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-16
REVIVAL IN CLAYTON.
Stores Close During the Morning Ser vices,

Stores Close During the Morning ser- vices. Clanton. July 15.-(Specia1 1.-The protracted meeting which Is being held
 t the Methodist Church here Is grow ing in interest every day, new members being taken in at almost every ser vice.
 The business houses are all closed for an hour every morning to allow the merchants and employees to attend services. Rev. Henry T. tJohnson of Eufaula is conducting the meeting. as- sisted by the pastor. Rev. MT. Turnip- seed.
 wedding somewhat out of the or- dinary took place at the Court House yesterday afternoon. the contracting persons being Tom Jones. aged IT 7years and Miss Sadie Vines. The couple came in from near Coosa River early yesterday morning, but, on account of
 the age of the prospective bridegroom were unable to secure license They were compelled to send back
 home to get the father of the young
 man to give his consent. which was
 finally secured. and the ceremony was performed about 6:3o o'clock yesterday | evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-16
PRAISES HOSPITAL
TUSCALOOSA BOARD OF TRADE
 PASSES RESOLUTIONS.
Physicians and Others Express Great- est Confidence in Dr. Searcy, and Management of Asylum For
 Insune,

Tuscaloosa. July 15-(Special) )-The Tuscaloosa Board of Trade. at a meet ing tonight. passed resolutions ex- pressing confidence in the Alabama Bryce Insane Hospital and it's manage ment.
 The meeting was largely attended. and President F. G. Blair presided.
 committee. appointed to draft res olutions. submitted the following. which was adopted unanimously:
 Whereas. the management of the Bryce Insane Hospital has fallen un- der adverse criticism emanating from discharged nurses and former patients. and wrereas, these criticisms have be- come the subject of legislative investi- gation. and whereas, prompted by the great interest felt by the City of Tus- caloosa in this great State institution. and by desire to relieve the minds of those who have friends or relatives un- der its care. the Board of Trade has called this mass meeting of the citi- zens to consider and give expression to the sentiment here prevailing rela- tive to such criticism.
 Therefore. be it resolved. that the citizens of Tuscaloosa are in no meas ure shaken in their long and well founded confidence and pride in the wise and benehcent management of the hos pltal; that they now record their ad- mir'ttton for the great and unselfish work of James T. Searcy. the noble hehd of noble institution. and now hear testimony to their affectionate re- gard for his gen-.e and ciivalrous per sonality. that they are sure that the physicians in charge of the hospital are. In point of learning. skill and kindlineSS. entitled to the fullest con hdcnce 0; the people of Alabama: that 1t Is Impossible for the people of this community to credit any charge Of cruel or harsh treatment of the pa tients by any physician of the hospital or to believe that any such treatment