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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Mr.. AND MRS. MAURICE HIRSH
They We're Host and Hostess at Celebration OF
tho 4oth Anniversary Of Marriage OF M. and
Mrs. Isaac Hfsh.

Wednesday was busy day with Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Hirsh, ~ they were pre-
pairing 10 celebrate the 4Oth Anniversary
of their marriage at their home on haln
st. Wednesday night. The celebration
did not take place at their home, how
ever. for Mr.. Maurice Hirsh and vile had
decided to surprise the bride and groom
with a feast and gathering at their
handsome home on upper MANI 81. Mrs
Maurice Hirsh and Miss Julia Goldsmith
were delighted to prepare the least ann
Mr.. Maurice Hirsh summoned by teis-
graph and letter the relatives ana friends
from Washington and Baltimore. These
arrived on the late train Wednesday
evening. and proceeded up Princess Anne
St to the Maurice Hirsh home, 40 their
presence would not be known To the
bride and groom.
ATT O'Clock. while Mrs. Isaac Hirsh
was preparing the feast at her home ana
Mr. Hirsh was ready To receive the reia-
tives In this city, Mr.. Maurice hirsh
walked In and told them it had been de-
termined 70 have the celebration at MS
home. This was demurred TO at hrst,
but soon mother, father ana son were al
the Maurice Hirsh residence. where the
company was assembled, and their sur
prise can be imagined.
A splendid dinner was served IN courses
speeches made and toasts drank. IL was
after twelve when the feast was over
and the good wishes for a continued
happy married life were extended.
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs isaac
Hirsh. Mr.. and Mrs b Goldsmith, Nj
and Mrs. David Hirsh, Mr.. and Mrs. II
kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs b. Sensheimer
and Mrs Henrietta Adler, of Washington'
Mrs Joseph Fox and son, Mrs. Joseph
liable, Mrs. NJ Milhouser and MT
Philip Levi. OF Baltimore; Mr.. Joe NJ
Goldsmith. Miss Julia Goldsmith, MIS-
Hattie Ulman, Miss Belle kaufman; Mss
Hattie Kaufman, Mr.. Henry Ulman,
Miss Carline Hirsh. Miss Selma Ulman,
Mr.. Sidney S. Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs
Maurice Hirsh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
MRS. HsNDERs0ES FIANCs DEAD
Nicholas Dunn Victim Of Injuries Received at Ne"
York Horse Show.

Death has put an end to the plans ior
the wedding OF Mrs. Dorothy henry
Henderson, the noted equestrlenne, OF
Wildwood. Clarke county, and NicnoisH
Damn breeder OF fine horses and a CLUB
man. Mr.. Dunn died Thursday In New
York from the effects OF injuries received
during the Madison Square Horse SNOW
where be was thrown from his morse
His arm was broken aud his leg crushed
The wedding was TO occur az tne II
u,uia home of A. Henry Higginson, the
millionaire Boston banker, near Lee 8
burg, on Dee. 20. Preparations We're
nearly completed, the brides trousseau
mad been purchased and the wedding
guests invited. IL was to be a hunt
wedding" aud red coats and hunting
costumes for the bridesmaids and ushers
were ready.
On Tuesday Mrs. Henderson was sum-
moned TO New York by telegram stat
inc that Mr.. Dunn had had a relapse.
Late, the news of his death was receiv ed
I'm Clarke county. His home was at Rye,
Ny. but for several years past he had
been living 10 Clarke county, where be
had a stock farm. He was 43 years old.
Mrs. Henderson, who is one Of the best
known lady riders in Virginia, was Tor
rnerly Mics Dorothy Henry. She was
married several years ago to Jack Hen
derson, from whom she was devoted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
MassAPONAx ITEMS
sMassaponax, Va. Dec. 18th.

Mhs5hpouhAi 70 lev A1th.
The recent cold snap retarded corn
husklng 10 such an extent that the
present rainy spell has caught good
deal of corn In the fields. The farmer
must be up and doing" in order to get
II all safely housed and feed In place 80
az To enjoy the approaching holidays
with the sporting fraternity and the
negro.
Mrs. Z. j. Bailey, OF Newport News, Is
spending some time with her brother,
MET A. Frazer.
Mrs. Lottie Gayle, OF near Court House,
is quite sick.
Mr.. j. Burwel Leavele, OF Washing
ton, who has been visiting ia the
neighbOrhOod, has returned home.
Mr. Bonnie Durrett was the guest OF
iriende near Belmont on Sunday.
Mr. Henry BOykln, OF Baltimore, Is
gneet oI his uncle, Mr.. w. n. Mlcks, near
Sunlight.
Mr. aud Mrs James l.. Frazer, of
Philadelphia. ATE expected at Coventry"
ms week 10 =, END the holidays. Mr..
Fraz r has b .sn quite sick, uni Is seeking
rest from his labors, both social and
other8i.e, whirh we can assure HIN he
Sii nnd IA OLD SpOtsy wanna, and com
bind win good he.lthy diet OF old
IIrglnIa cOrn-pOne aud SAT- herring, he
Will soon assume u normal condition.
Miss Mamie Palmer, Ui Washington,
daughter OF our enterprlsing merchant
at MesaaponaI, will spend Christmas
with her parents, 10 tbs delight OF her
many irlcndr.
Mis-. swift, who has charge Of public
school here, - Ill 20 to her home in LOuisa
Co. for the holidays.
Miss Julia Newman, who teaches IN
Mr. l. luert's family. will spend Xmas
with her parents IN GOrdOnsylle.
Mr.. anl Mrs. FL Frazer and children,
Ms l.. K Colbert, Misses Newman aud
,wift, aud Mr.. Marvin Smith, were guests
Of Mr. I. A. FrazT on Sunday.
II vas with deepest regret that we
lrarned Ol the burning Of the home of
NJ. u Jayne which occurred several
dnea.o. May"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
FOR A STATE CAMP
Committee Appointed BY the Virginia MltEy
Board to Select Site.

At a meeting Of the State ilitary
Board. in the Office Uf the Governor, IN
Richmond Wednesday, committee
consisting OF Adiutant General Au-
derson. Hrigadisr General Vaughan,
Col G. A Dempsey ard Col J. Il Stern
was appointed u take up the questioned
securing "A eit4 iir State camp aad nile
range for the military. The following
towns will be- considered as available To-
cations: Lynchburg, Basic City. Dauvllle,
Charlottesville. Gordousyille, Burkeyllle,
boswell, Ashland. Petersburg aud Rich-
mond.
WHY should not fredericksburg be
considered? We call attention OF the
authorities to this matter, so they can
get into communication with H. en-
mittCe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
CORPORATION COURT

The case OF Theodore Jett against u.
D. Foster to qussh an attachment
levied by Sheriff Waller, ofSpotsylvania,
on O horse and buggy belonging to Jet
came up in the Corporation Court "eo-
nesday. The court, after hearing tne
testimony, ordered the attachment E
abatement, but directed the sheriff to
deliver the possession OF the horse AND
buggy TO Mr.. o. d. Foster under bill oil
sale. Mr.. W. w. Butzner represented
Jett, and Messrs. W. d. Carter and Cbas-
d. Foster, Mr.. Foster.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Richmond, frederick
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
schedule in effect Aug 3, 1907


Leave fredericksburg Northoound'
s.25 a. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal: .;cnal at
oao~o,'ao I orion. Franconia Sundays
onIv Stons at Alexandria TO let Oh
passengers. g., at Alexandria.
500 m daily. Makes local stops.
Us n m. daily except Sunday. Stops
- s.5s D. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops.
7:55 p. m. Sundays only. Makes local
stops.
$50 p. m. daily. Stops at Alexandria
1908 p. m. daily. Stops as Alexan-
dria.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
$3.50 a. IN. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Train. Stops at boswell and Ashland,
and at Milford Sundays only.
sos a. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
S;4S a. m. Sundays only. Makes local
stops on signal.
1899 a. IN. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Milford and Ashland, and
at boswell on signal.
12:49 D.. m. daily. Stops at
Summit, Guinea, WOodslane, Mil
ford, Penola, Ruther Glen, boswell and
Ashland.
5;26 p. m. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Ashland, and at Dos
well To let off passengers for c. X o. Ry.
GAS p. m. daily. Makes local stops on
signal.
1894 p. m. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives lila a. m. daily except Sun
day.
NOTE-Time OF arrivals and depart
ures and connections not guaranteed.
c. C. COX, Agent
C.. W. CULP, Gen. Supt.
W.P. TAYLOR, Traffic Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
DEATHS

Decatur Miller, OF RsppAhannock Co..
jed suddenly Tuesday. lie was one oi
the largest real estate ownersin Virginia.
Alien Waury,a bookkseper Tor National
Balk OF Virginia at Richmond, died
su1danl, at the station at Ashland
, ei.rsday morning while waiting for a
train % Richmond. He leaves a widow
N Naury was "a years of age, a son
NJ toe la'e Robert II. Naury, a brother
ofCnmmodore Matthew ontaine haury.
Capt. Robert Hasurier, member OF the
board Of aldermen Of Richmond, aud
prominent in business and municipal cir
cle-. died Wednesday after an illness OF u
iew hours, eged 30 He died from hemor-
rhage Of brain, from which mslady be
had suffered on several occasions. He
served with the state military. and en-
listed FIR the war with Spain He later
Ue,tt the Philippines. where he served
a. a captain In the L. 5. Volunteers He
was unmarried.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
COMING WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas b CroXton, OF
Essex county. have issued invitations
for the marriage OF their daughter, Miss
Helen Gertrude CroXton. % Mr.. Louis
Burke, formerly Of this city, now OF lrV-
ington.
The ceremony will take place At noon,
Dec. 2Gtb. at the home Of the prospective
brides parent, at DnnnsvIlle.
Mr.. Rifke has number OF relatives
and many friends here. who will be pleas
ed 20 learn OF his good fortune. he ls
now connected with the Virginia Citizen,
at lrvington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
MRS. JANE CORSON DEAD
Body Sent To Pennsylvania for Intsrmsnt.

Mira Jane Corson died AT her home, on
Stafford Heights, Wednesday ngh' ~
$50 O'Clock, in the SD year Of her age
Mrs. Corson was lady of the highest
Christian character, member OF me
Presby terian church Of this city, aud had
a large circle OF friends
She is survived by five children-iouf
sons and one daughter They are Mrss,s.
Harry Corson. of Nashville Tenn; Bur
russ and Charles COrsou, Of Washington,
and Walter Corson and Miss Fannie Cor
son, Of Stafford
The funeral took place from her ete
home at $3.50 p N. Thursday, services
conducted by Rev J. II. Henderlite. The
body was sent to Munsey, Pa for inter
ment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
A NEW RAILROAD
ch1tu for fredericksburg and Southern ~
Applied For.

Articles Of incorporation providing Tor
the charter OF the fredericksburg aud
Southern Railway have been executed,
and will be presented To the Corporation
Commission Thur-day.
The officers Of the company. a. stated
in tie charter, are: William {. Whitner.
president; +. J. Smith, vice-president'
Alvin r Embrey secretary and treasurer.
Oir,ctors-William G. Wbitner' r J
smith c W. Jones, A. 2. Rowe. james
T L,wery. A. W. Embrey, Alvin 7.
Embrey.
The charter, il granted. will authoriz9
the company O. construct and operate
an electric road from some point IN Hon
over county to fredericksburg and
northwestward, and will also authorize
the running Of street railway IN the
city Of Fredericksburg. subject u the
consent Of the Council OF the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Mr.. LEWIS BUYS MORE FINE JERSEYS

At the big auction sale OF Jersey cattle
BY Williams and Cooper, at Nashville.
Tenn, last week, Mr.. A. b. Lewis, OF
Lewissnna farm, near this city, was one
Of the purchasers.
The Jersey Bulletin, referring to the
ssle. says: "Besides paying $685. Tor Col
den Rose of st Martin, Mr.. A. b. Lewis
secured Beatrice Golden Ferns Lad Tor
81 $50. q two year old past"
The Jersey Bulletin of Dec. 1lth con-
tains a beautiful picture OF Imported
Golden Ferns Sensation, grand cham
uion winner at the National Dairy SNOW
Chicago. Oct. 10Th, 1907 This splen-
did animal Is owned at LewissnDa farm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
INVENTIONS BY SP0TSYLVANlAhS

Two applications for meritorious IN
vention are lending, in the Patent once
at Washington preparatory 10 tine
granting OF patents.
One of these is mail bag catcher
and deliverer for fast mail trains Mr.
W. W. Micks, OF Spotsylvania, 10 tne iu-
ventor and deserves much praise for 30
valuable a discovery.
Ii is estimated that the RAILROADS oy
using this invention can save In year
nearly a hundred thousand dollars IN
the way of damages for destroyed NAL,
loss Of life, and other accidents which
cannot be avoided under the present sys-
TEN.
The other, saw MILL Invented by
Mr.. l. R. Colbert, OF Spotsylvanis, is a
money. time and labor saving mill. Mr.
Colbert will find the lumber world eager
to lay aside old methods OF cutting tim
her for the new
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
MAYORS COURT

Mayor Wallace had before him Thurs
day Charles Williams, drunk and dis
orderly, fined $3.50.
The c,ise of Sire. B. b. Patterson, who
was indicted by the grand jury and re-
ferred back to the Mayor for trial. was
dismissed By request OF Commonwealth's
Attorney Swift on the grounds that she
had been fned at the Mayors Court on
November Sth for the same offense.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
NUGGETS CT N.WS

r. r. E,stor. cashier OF the State
bank ul Herschcr. near Kankakoe.
ILL.,. committed suicide in his bank b.
shooting himself IN the head.
Fire at Forest City. Pa. destroyed
the Davis Opera House AMI Cooley's
confectionery store, causing loss OF
$4,000. partly covered by insurance.
Mrs. Jane W. Corson. granddaughter
OF General John Burrows. OF the Reyo-
lutlonary army, died at her home in
Stafford county. Va. aged 50 years.
Three small children of Antonio
Montoya were burned to death In their
home near Durango. Colo. in a fire
caused by a defective chimney while
the parents we're milking cows.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Mr.. AND mis-. ISAAC AlHsH
They c.l.h... rh.Ir 4oth Marriage Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Hirsh celebrated
the 10th anniversary OF their marriage
Wednesday. 1t was also the 45th ami
versary of the bombardment OF Freder-
icksburg
On Dec. IL, 1867, he and party OF
friends left here for Lewiston, Spotsyl-
vania, W here his bride-elect, Miss lseman,
lived. They were accompanied by band
of a Federal regiment, which made the
woods OF spotsylvania resound with It's
music. Before he left here that morning
ne was shaved by VIM. ii. Bay lor at bis
shop o. Commerce street: ms ne re-
membered and on "Wednesday went lnto
the same shop and was shaved by WIN
II. Baylors son. May their married lie
be long drawn out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

Boris Saraffoff, head of the Mscedo.
nian COMMITTEES, who led three hundred
and eighty Bulgarian raids into Mace
donia was assassinated Thursday morn
ing on his own door step by a Macedo-
nisn. Turkey had offered twenty thous-
and dollars reward for saraffof's head,
He was popularity believed to be the in
stigator of the abduction OF Miss Ellen
NJ. Stone, the American missionary foI
whom America paid sixty thousand dol
lars ransom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
. MRS. BASIL 3. GORDON TO WED

The engagement is announced OF MRS
Basil B. Gordon, OF Baltimore, to LieW.
Col George Barnett, U. s. Marine corps
During the last few years Mrs GORDON
has spent considerable time abroad.
Col Barnett is son Of the late james
Barnett, of Wisconsin. He graduated
from the Naval Academy in 1881. The
marriage will take place shortly in or
der that Col. Barnett may be accom-
nanied 10 China BY his bride.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
CASE CONTINUED
Action Against NJ. A. 0. Lewis Goes Over On
Motion Of Plalntlfi.

In the Circuit court OF Caroline Thurs
day. after overriding motion OF plsintih
In the action OF Case Va: Lewis ior ~
O4s, to require the defendant to file a
svorn plea Of defense, the court allowed
the defendant to file general plea and
then required bill OF particulars OF the
defence. After this was filed, counsel Tor
Mr.. Lewis stated that they were ready
for trial, but on motion OF the plaintiffs
counsel the court finally granted a con-
t,nuance. In his statement oil defense
Mr.. Lewis admitted owing Mr.. Case
IS 200, but absolutely denied any further
liability. 1t is understood that he OF
Tered on Thursday to settle Tor TINS
amount, but the ofier up to Friday at
noon had not been accepted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Mr.. A. B. LEWIS SETTLES WITH
FREDERICKSBURG CREDITORS

Judge ]. +. Mason returned Thursday
to hold Caroline Circuit Court. The
principal matter to come mp Is the suit
Of Case vs.. Lewis for $4,000, Mr.. \. 3.
Lewis having paid in full all the Fred
ericksburg claims. including those OF
Messrs NJ. g. Chancellor and Boulware
and Son. His attorneys. Messrs. I.
O'Conor Goodrich and W. d. Carter, will
fight the Case suit on the ground that
Mr.. Lewis does not owe the amount
claimed. The local parties Of this city
who entered suit were NJ. S. Chancellor,
]. W. Mcdonnell, II. II. Gravatt, II. ID.
Genther, +. J. Cain, who were represent
ed by Attorney W. W. Butzner. Boul-
ware & Son were represented by Attor-
ney B. 2. Willis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
STEAMER BROKE RUDDER

The Steamer westmoreland, which left
here for Baltimore Thursday, broke her
rudder In backing out from Leedstown
Friday morning. The steamer Potomac
which left here Friday morning for Nor
foIk will take the Westmorelsnd's freight
and passengers to Baltimore aud trans
Ter her Norfolk freight and passengers
10 the Steamer Essex at Norm Enu 'of
Norfolk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
NUMBER OF VOTERS
7sO Men Can Cast Ballots at Next Election.

The time in which 70 pay poll tax to
enable a man to vote at the muhiclPal
election in June, 1908, has expired. In
the closing days there was rush to pay
this tax. There were many rumors as
TO the cause. Some said the Temperance
people were inspiring this for possible
local option fight; Others stated that
those 10 sympathy with the liquor inter,
ests were in It, and still Others were OF
the opinion that it is desire OF the gen.
eral public to have the privilege OF yot-
ing next year. 10 any event there are
over 760 men who can vote next spring
This is the largest number since the ne"
constitution went into effect In l9O2.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
A CHRISTMAS DANCE

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Breckenridge
and the Misses Breckenridge, Of Pennsyl-
vania, who will be guests during the
holidays OF Mr. and Mrs. ". II. Rich
ards. have issued Invitations to their
friends here for dance to be given OF
the Opera House in this city on Tuesday
evening, December oath, beginning ut D
O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
TAKEN TO The PEN

Sheriff Waller. Of Spotsylvania, deliv-
cred Henry Everett to a messenger from
the penitentiary on Thursday. He was
taken to Richmond to serve his sentence
for breaking into the store OF Thomas
Lee Bullock at Summit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep ell kinds OF North CerolinSs
ard Virginia Lumber, dressed ana
Indressed, Shingles, Laths, SASH
Doors, and Blinds. Lime. cement
Calcipe Plaster, piasterlng Far,
Building and Paving Brick. TN ana q
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Einds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Vgrnjsh and Lewis White Lead
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
GLASS and Putty, Builders Hardwa
of ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathlng
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep arge stock OF Sewer pipe and
Fire CLAW Pipe. ". D. Ccle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
VIII be Held at Denver. Col, July 7th.

The Democratic National Committee,
10 Washington Thursday evening, de-
cided to hold the National convention at
Denver, Col, July Z, 1908. 1900
Denver gave acash donation OF $780,
600.
Lieut.. Gov Ellyson, committeeman
from Virginia, with several Others, voted
Cor Louisville. He also voted. with aiew
Others, against accepting more than
sufficient fund to deiray expenses OF con-
yention, estimated at $4,000. The
selection OF Denver was finally made
unanimous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
ACORN LODGE OFFICERS

At a meeting Of Acorn Lodge, |. O. o.
f., Tuesday night, the following officers
were elected for the coming year:
Noble Grand, o. Z. Morrison; Vice
Grand, G. r. Swift, Recording Secretary
Linwood Jones; Financial Secretary, "
A. Msrsden; Treasurer, W. G. Turner
Chaplain, DR.. ]. F. Thompson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
FUNERAL OF Mr.. SI0FFREcEN

The funeral Of Mr.. Charles Stofiregen
tool place from the Presbyterian church
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
The services were conducted by Rev.
]. II. Henderlite, pastor. =,
wood Layton, y. M
Armstrong. John Turner, Claude Foster,
Prestoa George, Preston Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
excitement Of KiIIinu Deer Fatal.

Tilton. =. H.. Dec. 12.-The body OF
George Whitney, Of Canterbury, was
found in the woods near Mortified
living beside a deer which he had
killed. Death probably resulted from
heart failure brought about by excite
ment attending a long chase and the
shnnfing OF the deer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
W. II. BRULLE TO CONTINUE THE
SHOE AND HAT BUSINESS.

Having been informed that a report
is current that | will go out OF the shoe
and hat business upon the dissolution OF
the firm of Brulle K Timberlake, which
occurs January /, 1908, | beg to state
that will continue at the same ioca-
ton (921 Main street. in the same line
OF business under the name oil W. IL.
Brulle & Co. Yours TO serve,
w. ii. Brulle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
THEAT0 PROGRAM

The Two Sisters.
A Nervous Kitchen Maid.
Poverty and Repent
The Bothered Batbers.
Bertie's Love Letter.
Song-Just Because Love You so:
Admission Saturday afternoon matine'
D cents To all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
BISHOP TO VISIT
SP0TSYLVANIA CHURCHES

Rt Rev. R. A Gibson, D. D.. Bishop OF
the Diocese OF Virginia, will visit the
churches IN Spotsylvania on the third
SUNDAY in December. Christ Church
snot,ylyanla G. a., in the morning; st.
Georges Chapel 10 the afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
MAJOR 7. D. cOGHILL

Gen. Stith Boiling, Of Petersburg,
major general commanding the Virginia
division United Confederate Veterans,
has appointed his division staff officers,
among them being Major I. d. Coghlll'
of Bowling Green.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
SUSPENDED FOR LACK OF CURRENCY

The Interstate Finance end Trust Co,
OF Big Stone Gap. Va, closed It's doors,
going into voluntary liquidation Tor
lack OF currency.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
SHOT BY TOY PISTOL

Master Edward Blake, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs W. n Blake, was playing with @
toy pistol Wednesday. 1t exploded and
the lad wss shot badly 10 the palm OF
his hand. DR.. Doggett attended him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
LosrOR STOLEN

Two setter dogs. One female, white
with black speckr, and one male, white
and black spots. Reward II returned T.
W. T.'Joues. ISL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

On Nov. 81, bet, ssesn Leavell's 2. o.
and Court House, ,pc sketbook contain,
ing twenty-iour dcalsrs In money and
atty cents In two c4tt stamps. Finder
viii leave at The laO,e Lance Office and
receive reward lOoS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
GOOD CROP WITHOUT FERTILIZER

Mr.Joseph Thomas, on EPSON Farm. y
10 SpotsylvaDia, made 3l2 barrels OF
corn this year, without fertilizer, with q
pair OF mules on 80 acres OF land.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

The Senate passed resolution calling
on Secretary Cortelyou for Information
Concerning Government deposits, bond. /,
note issues and clearinghouse eertit.
Gates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
TAFT LOOMING UP

Il "a said the Republicans OF Richmond
are lining up To Taft IL il likely that
the delegation from Virginia will be solid
Tor Taft for the nomination.