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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
THE OLDEST ALUMNI U. OF VA.
University of Virginia.
Charlottesville, Va, July q. 100

University Ot Virginia.
Charlottesville, Va, July q, 1907.
To The Free Lance
In a recent issue OF your paper | no
ticed an interesting account OF IA meeting
OF the fredericksburg Chapter L. Va.
Alumni Association, held ON July 18th,
1907. Amongst the items of news given,
mention is made of "A letter of regret from
Judge Thomas n. Welch, Caroline county.
Virginia.
Judge Welch states that he finds him
self To lie the oldest alumnus of University
of Virginia now alive. IL may be OF
interest to your readers. and particularly
of the University Of Virginia Alumni in
your community, to know that our
records show the following to be- the
three oldest living alumni.
Judge John 4. Jones was a student at
the University in 1890. 1898; matricu-
lated from Tappahannock. Va; he was
born in 1913, and now "a resident OF Iexa,
Arkansas.
Judge Thomas \ Wlech was a student,
lSfl-43; matriculated from Madison
county, Va, and is now IA resident of
Caroline county, Va; born 1921.
Mr.. Absalom kOiner was "A student
1Si64S; matriculated from Augusta
county, Va; was born in 1924, and is
now IA resident al FisEersville, Va.
Very truly,
Howard Winston. Registrar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
YOUTH DROWNED IN
RAPPAHANN0CK RIVER

Thomas McCarty, a youth about IL
years old. son of Mr.. Lem McCarty, who
lives ON Hanover street. extended was
drowned in the Rappahannock river.
near the Melville Wooden Mills, Monday
afternoon. 4 number az boys had been
bathing and several had narrow es-
capes. This one, il was stated. had been
pat In "a boat which leaked badly and
sank, the boy going down before help
could reach him.
The remains of Master Thomas McCar-
~, who was drowned In the Rappahan-
mock river Monday. Were found floating
in the river below the free bridge, Tues.
day about | O'Clock. Cato Frazier WAS
crossing the bridge when lee saw the
body, and reported It To the authorities.
4 boat was secured by Richard Hicks.
who took the body out of the water.
coroner's jury viewed the remains
and adjourned over until = O'Clock at
night. The following composed the jury:
Messrs K. l.. Stufiregen. Mack Stone, J.J.
Berry. +. W. Mills, A. q. Billingsley, Geo
Hunter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
SAVE SAMPLES TO SHOW
Exhibit Specimens Of Your Crops at the Fair.

The farmers in this section ~ they
harvest their crops. and especially the
crops of wheat and oats which have
now reached the state of maturity. are
reminded OF the approaching Agricul-
tural Fair To be held on the grounds
here September ~, - and 2G. IL is
suggested. indeed requested and urged
that they save samples in the straw az
harvested or from shocks of wheat, ~,
and oats aud also of timothy hay and
other grasses for exhibition among Tia,
agricultural products at the Fair. Tn,
varitie- and the narnes of growers will b,
attached 10 the samples aud they will
prove of interest To the visitors To tn,
Fair, besides showing to strangers ia,
Kind and quality of crops the lands her,
are capable of raising Pick out some O
the best samples and save them in gooC
condition for the Fair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
CAROLINE
Picnic and Fish FD-cxoine HostssseS at En-
posIton-Famsfs Busy.

CroNton. Va, July .. 1907.
The members of County Line church
will have IA picnic and fish fry at Tenn
Plies mill pond on Saturday, the 10Th.
Proceeds Tor benefit of the church. Din
ner % cents and light refreshments sold
throughout the day. The popularity OF
the place, being an ideal one for II picnic.
causes all who have ever been there to
hail this announcement with delight.
aud those who have never been are
anxious tn taste of such pleasure and Ell
loyment So. in anticipation. the crowd
Is already gathering. and will Ice made
of people anywhere within the radius
from lewiston to Bowling Green
Capt and Mrs. e. T. Smith attended
social court at Bowling Green Monday.
Miss Lizzie Moncure and Miss Clara l..
Smith leave Thursday for Jamesto VII.
where they will be hostesses at
"Beauvoir." the Daughters Of the Con
federacy building Miss Margaret Wal
lace. who WAS To have been one of the
hostesses from the Caroline Chapter of
ID. Of C., Is still in Princeton, n. J., and
WAS unable to leave for that occasion.
The farmers are busy gathering in their
hay crops, which are very fine, and the
wheat crop IL also good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
BIG PICNIC IN SPOTSYLvANIA
To The Free Lance.
Suuiigbf \,

To The Free Lance.
Sunlight Va, July 9th. 1907.
Ii WAS our pleasure to be ON. of In.
guests at "A picnic given 10y Goshen Ban.
list Sunday School on July 4th. and held
IN IA grove near the Pc river, belonging
10 Mr.. Eddie Seay. The grounds were
elevated and with numerous rocks inter.
spersed, and good shade, It WAS "A pi,-
turesque spot. \ noble spring near bv
furnished AN abundance of cool water
aud with plenty of Ice. lemons and sugar.
thirst was agrceably quenched Some
plank seats Were provided Yet most a..
oil the company preferred the elevated
Knoll, ON which We're placed buggy sent =
fobes, etc, some occupying the rocks. and
all ranged at varying elevations. similar
Ia the graded seats in IA gallery. This
position enabled all to s,~s and hear the
graphophone operated 10y MIR. Warren.
Sr., who with over 100 records gave Us
constant and varied program. amusing
and entertaining, albeit il must have been
wearyinR To him so constant was he and
never have we had 81 much entertain
ilent IN musical line. A table of ample
dinner was placed at the foot Of thu. hin
and ON this, as noOntide drew apace. was
placed an array of we'll prepared vinnds
chicken, ham, bread, butter, pies, cnL es.
every thing of the best quality. which
were passed around To the hungry people
many of whom seemed so we'll -atisiied
with music and later enjoyed the refresh
ments, they scarcely moved from their
seats.
Dinner over there We're many baskets
full of not only fragments, but whole
pieces gathered. Some activity WAS now
manifested in the organization Of fishing
parties, yet only IA lew minnows shown
ON their return, but several coats were
hooked. few young ladies essiLyad
games with Juveniles. Interesting con
versation, however, seemed To satisfy
most oil those gathered here.
The next part of the program was "a
dialogue, this being well rendered 10y MIR
Cecil Warren. Miss Camille Marie Hoge
then gave us "Watermillions" MIR.
Cecil warren was again tothe front with
one of his Rotations. BY this time
Old Sol warned us of our home duties.
and gradual exodus began, all seeming
loath To separate. our Superintendent
aud matrOn were untiring in their efforts
to make every one enjoy themselves. and
with corps of willing helpers, 1T could not
be otherwise. One I horse team gaily
decorated with flags and filled with "A
merry party, gave evidence of the ith of
July spirit of independence ~ they came
and went Such occasions are very help
iul In bringing communities and churches
into closer social relations. and should he
more frequent We must realize the truth
of the ola adage, IAN work aud no play
makes Jack "A dull boy, and We add, from
the farm he will get away
Enterprise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
STAFFORD
Plenty OF Music Personals.
stafford e. II. Va. Jul, OH. 100

Stafford g. III. Va. July 9th, 1907.
Mr.. j. NJ. Green is spending the balance.
Of the week with ms family here from his
duties In Washington after taking the
glorious Fourth
Hon. NJ. X. Lowry spent the Fourth
with his family at Brooke
MIR. NJ ". Mnncure, Of Richmond, Ia
visiting friends here.
Stafford, AZ least this section, has sur
rendered To the gramuphone craze. Your
correspondent. whilst standing at the
courthouse door one day this week was
treated tn the strains of Abide with me-
from one of these mechanical singers,
owned by the proprietor OF AN eating
house just across the way. then the
strains of Turkey in the straw crept
across the hill from Il. l.. Fritters. who
is dealer ia poultry, " hist from Bellies
Hill. just north of MT. Pisgah, about
one-fourth Of mile north of the court
house, was heard the song Of 81 To- 90.
"Tenting ON the old camp ground. a"
There seems To be ~ much music in the
county 10 the square inch rs there was
when Burnsi les army took possession
of Stafford when from morn till dewy
eve the bands were heard reheRrsing the
patriotic airs of Yankee Doodle and
Hail Columbia, whilst just across the
vale of the Rappahannock was heard the
familiar strains Of Dixie aud the Mar
settles"
Miss Esther Bryan came mp from Rich
mond Thursday and spent the balance
of the week with her parents here. re
turning home Monday.
Mr.. james VIM. Jones saws the rabbit
scarecrow don't work. The rabbits
seem to gather ia greater abundance, no
doubt pleased with its attractive ap-
pearance.
Miss Eva l.. Conway. Of Washington.
Is visiting friends here
Miss Louise Berrey T. visiting the FAM
lily of Mr. J. L. Berrey. near Coakleys.
Miss Sidney Smith. oi West Virginia, is
visiting the family Of Mr.. T.. ;. Moore.
Scribhler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
STAFFORD COURT
Small Attendance cout PIOessdlnss

There Wa a small attendance. at ia,
july term of stafford circuit Court Mon
day. The politicians present. did not
have much material To work on. hut il
was evident a hot fight il ON Tor many
oi IN. uihce-. The candidates pr..-..D I
were Me--rS. e.. \. Knight. x. T.. l. Mon
cure. for sherin; x. &. l.. NOncure. Dem
Ocratic candidate for House of Delegates.
and III. G.. Chesley. a probable candidate.
and ". u. ksamy. candidate for treas
urer. The attorneys PRESENT from this
city were. judge 4. Embrcy. Judg,. Il
III. l.. Chichester. Messrs. Is. 4. Willis. T.
NJ. Chichester, W. y. and +. W Carter.
&. OCOnor Goodrich and ". W. Butzn.r.
and Hon. J. Il. T. Thornton. of Mana.
sls, WAS also present
,orHr rKo,rEmNGs.
Bond %! II. q. Chesley, treasurer. r..
irrred to 4. 4. Bryan, commi-sionrr. for
enquiry and report.
II. q. thesleN, treasurer, presented list
oil real estate sold Ia Commonwealth. to
Others than Commonwealth. and r.
d,ened before sale: same confirmed.
Sheriff reports nO prisoners n lail
HARDWOOD District School BOARD W
Swetnams. condemnation of land for
school hOu-, in HARDWOOD District. Re-
port of commissioners confirmed aud
money ordered paid
Wallace and Goodrich, commissioners.
sold lOi arn.s of land belonging to Con
way estate To W. L. BloNton for 500
Marriage license To Willie Ennis aud
Leila Bow ling.
ENparte Johnson Bass, referred To-
Hugh Adie, commissioner, for enquiry
and report.
II VI. Shacklctt. C. f. Wheeler. Wal
lace Snellings and ". ). Sullivan added
to list OF qualified voters
r. W. Carter qualified to practice law.
The estate of W. ID. Huffman com
United to sheriff for administration.
Commonwealth vs.. Williams. misde-
meauOr. nolle pressed
Cnpias awarded vs. Delavan English.
l.. III. Ballard recognized To next term.
Pensions allowed II. L. Arlington, VIM.
Anthon, 4. ". Evans. Jno II. Stone.
Harriet T.. Stephens. Benz Snellings, II
i. Garrison lncrease-tieo. Il. Dent.
ThOs. Callahan.
Voting precinct at Ilarwood ordered
moved To Poor House, precinct tn b,
called Simpsons
Delaiield Cliff brought suit against II
&. Dow for Islander and malicious arrest
IN the sum of ) 900.
Commonwealth VS. Anna Callahan
selling wine of her own manufacture
so tue and costs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep AL kiHds of North Carollna
and Virginia Lumber. dressed aud
addressed, Shingles, Iaths, Sash.
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, Cement.
Salcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building aud Paving Brick. Thu and
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, l.inseed OIL. Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Isewis's White Lead.
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
GLASS and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, SheAthinc
Paper and tine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. T.. u. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
Mr.. STERN IN INDIANAPOLIS

The Henry C.. Brubaker Company, ar
chitectural firm, is sending announce
ments To it, patrons and friends stating
that Philip n. Stern. recently of Balti-
more, has become associated with the
company. Mr.. Stern is agraduate archi-
tect of the Royal Technical University.
of Karlsruhe. Germany Following the
Baltimore FIRE ne left Chicago. and since
then has been engaged in designing "A
number OF large structures to supplant
burned buildings. -lndianapolis News.
Mr. Stern il "A son-in-law of MIR. and
Mrs. Geo. W. Shepherd, Sr., OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
TO TAKE THE CENSUS

Early next week the enumerators re.
Gently appointed will begin taking the
census Of fredericksburg. It il particu-
larry desired To list the name Of every
resident, and to that end the enumera.
tors solicit the cooperation of citizens in
their efforts to include every person in
order To make the aggregate figures
show the actual population of Freder
icksburg. Persons need not hesitate "a
give in their names and those OF any alb
sent member of their families, and II al
Of the names tn which Fredericksburg j,
entitled are secured. IA il Is hoped they
may be. IL is believed that the figure,
will reach over 1000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
ANOTHER DROWNING
las. Petit Loses His Life Searching for Body
Of Boy.

James Petit, aged about thirty years,
was drowned in the river Monday after
noon while assisting in the search for the
body of young McCarty. who was
drowned "A short time before
Petit, who could not swim. was wad-
ing in shallow water, but suddenly step
ped in deep water. Being unable To
swim he quickly sank before any one
could 40 To his assistance. The body
was recovered. Petit is survived by his
widow.
DIR. A. c. Doggett, coroner, held an in
quest Monday night to ascertain how
James Petit came to his death. After
hearing the evidence the jury decided that
the drowning was accidental.
The jury was composed Of Messrs II II
Johnston. r l.. Stoffregen Geo. E.Jacobs
Aug. Dannehl, Richard Hicks and j. j.
Berry
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
Richmond, Frederioks
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect May 26. 1907.
LEAVE NoRruM Ann.


C.25 a. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops ON signal
SCI a. m. daily. Stops on signal at
O,cOquan. l.ortoE. Frs,nconiu sunday
only. Stops at Alexandria to discharge
Passengers.
S;4l "a. M. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
1929 II. IA. daily. Makes luca stops
ON signal.
1883 p. m. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria.
6:23 y. m. daily except sunday. Makes
local stops ON signal
100 y. m. sundays only. Makes local
stops ON signal
$40 =. M. daily. Stops at Alexandria
dria
LEAVE sorrnWARp.
300 "A. m. daily. Atlantic coast Lin.
Iiain. Stops at boswell and Ashland
'.u' a. IA. daily except SUNDAY Makes
local stops on signal
SIS a. m. sundays only. Make. locd
stops un signal
iu:i? "a. M. daily. S,ibonrd Air Linz,
tram. stops at Alexandria aud Milford.
l2:l' T.. IA. daily. Stops at AlrNan-
dria. summit, Guina. Mnod~lanc. Mil
lord. frn"la. Rush-r Glen. boswell and
Ashland
30 T. m daily. Atlantic Coast Lime
tram. stops at Alexandria and Ash
land
G.l2 p. m. daily. Makes local stops On
signal
I:Al =. IN. daily S,nboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria. boswell aud
Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing.
ton arrives liza "A. IN. daily except sun
day
NOTE-Time of arrivals aud depart
ur"S ami connections not guaranteed
&. C. COX. Agent
g. ". Ct Up. Cen. Supt.
NJ l. L WI nIt ~. ~. ~.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
RUBY NOTES
Ruby, Va, July 9th

Ruby, Va, July 9th, 1907.
Miss Ocie. the popular daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. W. L. Gree, OF Ruby, Is at
tending the Nor. your city.
Rev. Homer Welch been holding a
protracted meeting at Providence NJ. Is.
church. near Stafford Store.
Misses Virginia and Octavia RObey
aud Attic Cooper spent several days at
Springdale, the beautiful home of Mrs.
Cora Shacklette. near Stafford Store.
Mrs. Walter Wamsley and children
spent some time with relatives in Eau
quier recently.
Mrs. Geo. Gartside left last week for
baltimore, where she was called by the
illness Of IA child
Miss Clara Robey left yesterday for
Granite Springs, where she will visit rol-
atives
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
DREDGING 0Cc00UAN CREEK

The dredging machine Jack. which is
being used by Philadelphia contractors
for the deepening of the water in Deco
guam creek, has resumed work after lying
idle for three weeks The dredge will dig
"a channel IA mile long and six feet deep IN
the creek, so that wood. lumber and tie
laden vessels can get out of 10 and into
the deep water of the Potomac without
danger Of sticking in the mud.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
DENTAL GRADUATES

Among those who successfully passed
the State board of dental examiners at
the session Of the board held ia Rich
mond in June were j g. Harris, Granite
Springs. Spotsylvania county; K. 4.
SOmers, BlOxOm. Accomac county; j. r
Robinson. Topping, Middlesex county.
In "a class Of BIB, 20 We're successful
DIR. J. z. Stiff, OF this city. is II member
Of the State board Of dental examiners
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
DEPUTY CLERK VALENTINE
AS AN EXPERT GARDENER

Mr.. Thomas c. Valentine, of Bowling
Green, Is an expert gardener. He gave
our representative on Monday an onion.
which weighed over "A pound and was
IL inches in circumference. He has a
great many as large. Several years ago
Mr.. V. presented us with the largest.
handsOmest and most delicious peach we
ever saw. He prides himself on raising
finer vegetables than any OF his neigh.
hRra
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
MRS. [. G. ROACH
FRIGHTENED BY A NEGRO

Monday night about 10 O'Clock Mrs.
Lindsay q. Roach was sitting on her
porch, near the Cool Spring Ice Plant,
when IA negro man walked up to the
house and asked II there was any man in
the house. Mrs. Roach asked him who
he wanted to see and he asked the second
time II any men were in the house; she
screamed for Mr.. Roach, her husband
who was asleep. and the negro ran up
the road and escaped. The police are
looking for him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
FINED $40 AND COSTS

In magistrates court at Stafford G.. III
Monday, warrant trial, Jas. Grinage
charged with asssulting Tom Baker il
public road April 4. Justice j. A. Ryar
lined Grinage $50 and costs. Chichester
\ Chichester represented Baker: Goolricl
and Butzner counsel for Grinage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11

All the ladies OF the Presbyteria
church are requested to meet at the
home Of Miss Annie Never Thursday
evening, June | 1. NJ $50 to make ar
engagements for the lawn party to be
given on the 18th.
Mrs. l.. l.. Coghill, Chairman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
Tvs TABLs No. Is.
In effect al A. N. March I. 1919.

Connections at Fredertcksburz with r. p A p
n. X and Maryland. DELAWARE aud Virginia Rail-
saJ Co. a. Orange with southern X. X. aud
Cbeeapsake A ohio H. X
The only line 20 the Chancelloruyille ana VII.
dsrness Rattlanelds
Aasssrn Standard Time. Daily e1ceptsunday.
W. n. RICHARDS Gen Nauaxer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
OPERATED ON FOR APPENDICITIS

Mr.. Harry Storrs was operated on for
appendicitis Tuesday at the Mary Wash
ington Hospital b. DIR. Tompkins. His
condition is very favorable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
T. D. COGHILL.

.ndidate for HOUSE of Delegates. for
Caroline county, will be- grateful Tor your
support at the primary on Thursday.
the 29th of August. 1907. Hid
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
OMEN For SALE

Three yoke of oxen for sale. Well
broken Apply to X. l.. Fritter. Stat
iord' va il 1-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11

FOR RENT-TRUCK FARM
with good cottage containing seven
rooms AMI cellar. Best reference re-
qurcd. Apply tn Box ~, Fredericksburg.
Va. i5l2t 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
REI~AIR SCHOOL.

Near Lewiston, rcopcus sept. 10th.
Healthy location. Complete courses
Apply to Miss n f. ScOtt. principal.
Bumpass, Va, Il. +. ID. No. |. Him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-11
RoYS Girls

Save Gold-Medal Flour Sacks and ~
deem them ut our store at p. each.
W. l.. Brannan.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-07-19
RECEPTION MEMORIAL HAIL
A Reception With Excellent Musical
Features Was Given at Mem
orial Hall Tuesday.

A very pleasant reception was
given at the Memorial ball Tuesday
from 3 to 5 by Mrs. j. j. Evans and
Miss Edith Noble. The guest of
honor was Mrs. b. q. Reynolds, OF
Winnebago, Mimi, who is visiting
her daughter, Miss Dora j. REYNOLDS,
Instructor in the Department of
Oratory in Dakota Wesleyan Univer-
sitv.
The parlors we're tasteiully decor
ated in carnations and sweet peas
In u Of the parlors frsppe was
served by the Misses Grace Nichol-
son, Florence Youngman and Blanche
Young. The guests were entertained
with an informal program of unusual
merit. Mrs. j. L. Seatton rendered
two piano solos in a charming and
artistic manner. Miss Reynolds gave
a group of short readlnsg including
both the humorous and pathetic.
Her inle pertation was uniformally
skillful and her manner was mimi
tably charming. Miss Myrtle Lee.
accompanied by Miss Fannie McCor-
mick, gave several delightful songs.
Miss Lee was in exceptionally good
voice and every number was enjoyed
to the utmost. Miss Hattie Brush
Murray sang a number of songs in
her usual gracious manner. She is
an artist and her magnificent voice
vas nevermore% thoroughly enjoyed.
Dainty refreshments were served.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-07-19
Omaha Brought Large Crowd.

Fully 1000 of the Royal Neighbors,
Woodmen, and their friends arrived
on the Sioux Falls train Wednesday
the principal delegations coming
from that city and from Valley
Springs. On leaving the train at the
Omaha depot a procession was
formed, led by members of the local
reception committee. These were
followed by the "big log," the Sioux
Falls juvenile hand, a large body of
the Royal Neighrbors wearing their
coiors and the big delegations of the
Woodmen from Sioux Falls and
Valley Springs with their bright
uniforms and axes, the line of march
leading down through Main street
TO the respective headquarters.