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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
C0URTLAND SMITH DIVORCED
Hot,.man and wife Separated BY laws Decree.

ln spite Of every effort TO preserve
secrecy in the matter, II has leaked out
that a decree bad been entered Tuesday
by Judge C.. +. Nicol, in the Circuit
Court for Alexandria county, granting
Mrs Carlyle Herbert Smith an absolute
divorce from CORTLAND II. Smith. the
wel-known h0rseman and gentleman
Jockey.
The decree was entered after a long
conference in the judges private office, in
which Judge NicOl, John NJ. Johnson.
representing Mrs Smith, and j. K. NJ.
Norton. of Alexandria, and T. Walton
Moore. of Fairfax, representing Mr..
Smith, participated. The papers IN the
case. il j. said, were ordered sealed and
are To remain sealed forever. II is under
stood Mr. Smith did not contest the suit,
and agreed 20 make certain settlements
upon Mrs. Smith that were satisfactory
% her and her attorney.
The differences between Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith have been the subject OF consider
able comment since il became known
last iall that she had left their home at
Hampton Stock Farms, in Alexandria
county and had taken cottage on SEM
mary Hill
Mrs. Smith was Miss Carlyle Herbert,a
member Of a family prominent socially In
Baltimore. Mr.. Smith is a son OF the
late CORTLAND H. Smith, at one time
mayor OF Alexandria, and is the proprie-
tor OF Hampton Stock Farm. Both be
and his wife have been familiar figures
At the big horse shows for several years.
fl is said that Mrs.. Smith will retain the
custody Of their two children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
TO CELEBRATE
FEBRUARY 22MD
MasOns to Observe WaShingtOn's
Birthday.
GRAFTON, MUSIC AND BANQUET

The Masons of this city are making
elaborate arrangements for their annual
celebration OF Washington's birthday on
Friday night, Feb 22nd. The event
will take place in the lodge rooms, com
mencng AT : o'clock. DR.. J. L. Stir,
master ofthe lodge, willprc-ide and Rev.
Dr. George II. Ray, OF Spotsy wanna,
grand chaplain Of the Grand Lodge OF
Masons of Virginia, will be- the orator OF
the evening
The musical programme will consist OF
vocal solos 10y Mrs A. p Rowe, Miss
Matte d. Quinn, Miss Maud Embrey and
Miss Salie Carter. A banquet will close
the interesting occasion.
The annual observance Of Washing
tons birthday by Lodge 40. : is of
more than ordinary interest. owing to
the fact that Washington was made "A
Mason hy this lodge and the lodge still
OWNS the records showing when be- was
entered. passed and raised aud the Bible
upon which be- was obligated. which ar
always ON exhibition on the night of
Feb. 21nd. Ladies will grace The occa.
sion hy their presence, each member of
the lodgr being entitled 90 bring one
lady
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
UNAUTHORIZED ANNOUNCEMENT
Congressman ". A. Jones Says He Is Not 4
Candidate Fu eoYefnNshIp

Congressman Vim 4. Jones, Of the
First District. Save be- - NOT a candidate
for the Democratic nomination to the
goyeruorship. I he statement published
% the effect that boz would enter the con
test for The nomination ODD not offend
Mr. Jones .although Ae denied IT, correct
hess
81 am not candidate. said Mr..
Jones u am bound t0 SAY. however.
that wera % enter the race ] should
stand ON platform very much like the
one outlined for me ia the statement
accompanying the announcement OF my
candidacy. made without my knowledge
10 should not Boz termed an antirorpora-
tOn platform am not anti-cOrpOra
ti0n man 10 the ,en-e that / am opposed
TO everything which comes under the
name of corporation
Il an au anti-corporation man 80 lar
a. corporate control of The democratic
party is concerned. and II ] were 10 boz q
candidate for tie gOyernorship ! should
most assuredly oppose the control oi the
Democratic party 0i Virginia hy c0rpO-
ratiOns and should oppose allowing cor
porations q control the Legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
YOUNG FRANKLIN
Beautiful Wedding at St. Georges Handsome
Reception at Home Of the Bride

A marriage that has been the subject
Of much interest for several months
among the many friends OF Miss Martha
Ashton Franklin. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs Thos Waller Franklin, and Mr.. M
Young. Jr., member OF the City Council,
and manager OF the Virginia Excelsior
Company, was solemuized at 81. George =
EPISCOPAL church Wednesday evening at .
O'Clock. Rev DIR. Z. J. McBryde, the rec
tor. officiating The chaucel was made
a marvel Of beauty 10y the hand oiCovey,
the florist, the decorations being palms
and cut flowers.
The ushere were Messr-. Clearance r
Howard. Geo W. shepherd Jr.. William
Bernard. Barton Mason. Thomas h..
Franklin and Walter NJ Franklin. Jr.
The best man was Mr. b. T.. Young,
brother Of the groom Miss Ruth ASA
ton. 81 Alexandria, a cousin OF the bride,
was maid 81 honor
The bridal party entered the church.
the ushers first. followed by the maid Of
honor. c0stumed in a white lace dress
and white picture hat, carrying PINK
roses in her hand. Then came the bride
who j. one Of the iairest of Fredericks-
burgs daughters. with her father. She
was gowned in white silk. a lovely bridal
veil and carried Brides roses. At the
Altar she was mot by the groom aud the
ceremony was impressiyely performed.
The bridsl party with a number OF Wis
itiug relatives OF the bride, who came
from Lancaster, Pa, Philadelphia, Balti-
more. 81 Louis. Washington and other
cities in d special car aud "a irw intimate
friends repaired o. the home Of the BRIDE.
where reception was held. The deco
rations OF the house Were pink aud white.
The newly welded couple lett on p.
ID. train for New York aud other points
north for bridal trip of two weeks. On
their return they viii reside in q suite OF
apartments 10 the Young family home
on Main street preparatory 20 gong To
housekeeping The pre.ents were nu-
merOus aud very handsome
Those who were guests at the recep-
ton were. M and Mrs j. ". b. Bause-
man. Lancaster. Pa Mr.. aud Mrs. II NJ.
North. Columbia. Pa Mr.. aud Mrs.
Joseph Hutchinson. Philadelphia Mrs
smith +. Gait, st. Louis, NO Mr. Robt
/. Franklin, Philadelphia, Mr.. " NJ.
Franklin. Mr. II ; Franklin. Lancaster,
Pa. Mr. Walter NJ Franklin, Jr., Phila
delphia: Mr. Thomas C. Franklin. Wash.
ington. D. C.. Miss Mary L. Muhienberg,
Mr.. Thomas f. Bauseman, Mr.. J. W. b.
Bauseman. Jr.. Lancaster Pa Miss Ruth
Ashton. Alexandria. Dr. Stuart Ashton,
Washington: Dr. Horace Ashton, Alex
andria: Hiss Blanche f. Webb, Norfolk.
Miss Nellie Wilmington. Baltimore; Gen.
and Mrs b. II. Wheeler, judge and Mrs.
J. T. Goodrich. Nr. and Mrs l. l.. Miner
Mr. and Mrs. A.W .Embrsy, Mr and Mrs.
Clearance r. Howard Mr. aud Mrs. 4.
Randolph Howard, Mr. and Mr.. u. W.
Shepherd. Jr, Mrs G-o. K. Robertson,
Misses Josephine Maddox, Louise
McCarty, Mary L Moucure Annie Nlch-
olson. Matte A. Young, Mr aud Mrs.
VIM. Bernard, Mrs. Louie AlsOp, Messrs.
". ". Buiyner, Ii. II. SWeetzer and Men
ard boswell, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
CAROLINE
Enlusns northumberland Etc.

CroItOn. Va. Feb. 10. 1907.
On last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs.L.
P. Chewing entertained number OF
their friends at their home, Woodland.
in honor OF Miss Agnes Segar, OF Lewis
ton. The guests present numbered
about forty, and included many from a
distance. among them being Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Frazier. Mr.. Tom Frazier. Miss
Iyor Frazier and Miss Sanford, OF Fred
Arieks Hall: Mr. NJ q. Willis. Jr., OF Fred
ericksburg. and Miss Annie Payne, OF
Cro1et. The occasion was one OF much
endowment. and dancing was engaged IN
throughout the evening, excellent music
being furnished by & string band. At
midnight supper was announced, which
consisted OF all the delicacies OF the sea
son. after which dancing was continued
until i've O'Clock a. ID. The young ladies
present. were 9OWned in valentine cos
tunes. many Of which were quite pretty.
The approach OF dawn caused the merry
makers to disperse, and as they bid adisu
TO the host aud hostess, they but par
daily expressed their appreciation and
endowment OF the occasion.
Mes Louise Smith, of Psrtlow, was
guest Saturday and Sunday OF Mrs. A.
" DAVE.
Quite q number OF young people have
been enjoying the skating on Temple
mill pond, the ice being very good ali Oh
last week.
The session Of public schools here has
been extended two months. and teachers
salary raised s. per month.
The smallpox scare is about over, ez,
eept among the colored people. who are
stia afraid to poke their heads outside OF
che door.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
TIP. VERIFY, JR, DEAD
Death Vas AccidentaI-Struck By
Pole Of Tie Wagon.
REMAINS INFERRED AT OLD HOME

Mr.. Thomas p. VERIFY. Jr., son OF Mr..
Thomas p. Yerby. of "Wayside,' Spot
sylvania, was killed by the sweeppole OF
a tie wagon near Surry G. H., Tuesday
evening. aged - years. The deceased
was born and raised in this county and
up 10 four years ago was IN business Ia
this section. At the time of his death he
was engaged in the saw mill and 'ailroad
tie business. near Surry c. H.. and was
near a load Of ties when the sweeppoe'
which holds down the ties, became loos-
ened aud few up striking him with great
,orce ON the head. He was picked up I'M
conscious and lived but few hours.
The deceased had been married three
times His first wife was Miss Lucilla
Wallace. of this city, second. Miss Patsy
Gordon. of Caroline. and third, who sur
wives him. Miss Carrie Steel. of Surry e.
II. He leaves four children
The remains were brought here Wed
nesday aud the interment was made at
"Wayside' IN the family burying ground,
near HamiltOu's Crossing
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
FOX CHASE
IN KING GEORGE

King George C. H., Va, Feb. Is, 1901
1t was a gay party that rode to the
hunt on Thursday. Feb. 14th, starting
from Canning. the home OF Mr.. Allen
smith. with Mr.. Frank Taylor master OF
the hounds. A red fox, which Mr.. Taylor
had formerly captured. was released and
after q spirited chase was killed by the
hounds. After the kill a drag hunt took
place across the "Cleve" fields, in which
some exciting and hard cross-country
riding was INDUCED in. The ladies TOOK
the fences and bitches with a cleverness
and daring which bespoke hne horse
manship. Among those on the hunt were
Miss Margaret stuart ON Nero, Miss
Fanny Love Oh Miss Emma, Miss Minnie
Smith on Hazard, Miss Stella Dickinson
on Ny Lady; VIM. Smith on Crescent,
Blayden Tayloe on Lady Bess, Frank
Taylor on Crazy Jane. and Armistead
Lewis on Cicero. The other gentlemen
on the hunt were Messrs. King, Rollins
and McGinniss. Miss Margaret Stuart
captured the brush.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
ORANGE
Cops and ROAD Improvement Many Elegant
tntertaInments-Pe Personals. Etc.

Lahore Va, Feb. Is, 1907.
Only here and there "a trace of snow is
left. but the good 10 did wheat ana grass
remains Not only shielding from the
bitter cold and the more damaging pro-
cess Of freezing and thawing. but stimu-
lating them with the touics il gathered
from the atmosphere in il laky flight.
General satisfaction is expressed AT the
results Of Saturday f, election. The good
majority evidences an awakening of in-
terest OF Orange people IN road improve
ment, and 10 is hoped the Madison dir
trlct venture will be- so managed a. %
demonstrate 90 her sister districts such
advantage ~ ID lead them 10 follow up
the work until Orange roads shall
emerge from the mud ana mire of ages.
and present an inviting influence upon
the capital and energy looking for IN
yestmeut IN Virginia. 10 Is thought "a
system of good road, .u the county will
double tAe value of rra. estate ln less
than ten years
Nhoopng cough is -ub,Iding about
Special and The school there is rrgaining
it, good Attendance and efficiency
Mr.. W. T. Graves and wife. oi Som-f-
set have been welcome visitors here
lately.
Miss Fannie Henry has returned from
Norfolk. and i- a guest al Huui-uan
Rest
The school az Shady Grove j. no the
midst of prosperous session, and al
times Miss Fannie 2. Richardson has
been assisting. -he giving evidence of
work boo THE Iur and vii. 100 doubt take
rank among the good teachers of Orange.
Washington birthday Will be- observed
AT this school aud the exercises. under
direction of Miss Watson, the popular
teacher, promise 90 be- interesting and
Instructive
l. NJ Baker entertained company oi
relatives and friends at his home near
Thorn Hill Saturday. a nice dinner and
enIoyahl- iutefcour.r incident 20 such
gatherings We're enjoyed by all
Duncan Stewart entertained a. party az
friends az his coy home. near Special.
Thursday evening a delightful supper
was elegantly served hy Mrs stewart.
assisted by her daughter Mrs. Mar-h4i
James Music. dancing aud ca-d- were
N'l'- w A.''tN WIZ .ti".ftN itI''N.|. IT'S
cluster around thr occasion.
Charlie Mills bad 40 home = biz dance
Friday night A large crowd had
splendid time
T. 5 casey entertained party %
friends az "a -umptuous supper Tuesday
night
Miss Lille. The attractive daughter OF
DR.. aud Mrs Eugene Voolfolk gave a
very unique and ell lyable entertainment
20 company OF friends Saturday even
Ing Music dancing. and good things 10
eat entered into the pleasures of al.
Hugh Burrus has lOj lambs in hue
shape The LiI- about his magnificent
home are dotted with tue stock OF best
breeds and biz poultry yards hedecked
with high grade egg and meat pro-
ducers
Mr. Cioe. champion mule buyer of
Piedmont has been purchasing some fine
animals here Of late
Mr.. II e.. Burru- and Der daughter,
Rosa. We're welcome visitors here sun
day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING
Anoths Steamboat Offered For ssis-capt.
Rowss Plan FOR Improving Plank Road.

A regular meeting OF the Business
Mems Association was held Tuesday
night Capt. N. b. Rowe. first vice presi-
dent. presided 10 the absence of President
Mills Dr. j. Garrett Ming. secretary.
Several small bills were ordered paid
Mr A. p Rowe. of Public Interest Tom
mittee. reported progress in the james
town Exposition exhibit matter.
Secretary King read a letter from Geo.
". Colgin. Offering 10 sell Tor owners
the steamboat Elm City, 20 be- used
Tor river trade on the Kappahannock
and 10 ply between rbanna and hiscity
for 81 800. aud also 20 take stock 10
SANE 70 amount of $500. The letter
was referred 10 the Transportation Com
mittee.
Capt Rowe stated that be had taken
up the improvement of the plank road
from corporation limit 70 about Salem
church with the land owners along said
route. that he proposed 10 get subscrip-
tiOns from said owners OF land 20 the
amount OF six or seven hundred dollars,
that be had only canyassed one day and
had received several subscriptions OF
S25. $50, and 500; that a. soon a. a
sufficient amount j. subscribed 20 DO
half Of the work il is bis purpose 20 go
with said land owners before the board
of supervisors and ask them to supple
ment an equal amount from the county
treasury to that subscribed 10y land
owners and have "a good road built
To Salem church. He stated that
4La Quqinnea Mems AssOciatiOD ulacpd
TO MS credit $50 some time ago
TO help improve the road at ornear Pop
lar Spring, but this money had not been
drawn from the treasury. from the fact
that il would have been throwing 1t
away to use it under the existing circum-
stances. de asked that the association
make an additional subscription 10 a.
sist In the proposed work. On motion
of Mr.. Bradley an additional so was
unanimously appropriated, making $50
subscribed by the association.
Adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
Richmond, TrsderickS-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan. 9th, ~
LEAVE NORTHwARD.

IL
7.O6 q. m. daily. Stops on slgnsi q.
Occoouan, Lorton ndFranconla ounuays
only. Stops at Alexandria to discharge
sci a. m. daily. Stops at alexandria.
1929 a. m. daily. Stops on signal at
Iceland, Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water
Ried. Quantico. Cherry Hill, Freestone,
Negley. Occoquan, Lorton, Accotlnk,
Franconis, Seminary and Alexandria
l.39 D. m. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria.
700 D. IN. daily Stops at Brooke,
Wide Water. Quantico and Alexandria
1000 D. IN. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria. Stops on signal at Occoquan on
Sundays only.
Accommodation train from Richmond
arrives 629 p. IN. daily except Sunday.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
8 05 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Rich
mond accommodation. Makes all stops.
$50 A. NJ. daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal at Wide Water
Summit. Guinea, Woodslane, Pc
nOla, Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and at Alex
Rndria, Brooke, Milford, boswell and
Ashland daily.
9.53 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal
1929 P. NJ. daily, 5. A. L. train. stops
Oh signal at Lorton and Occoquan sun
days only. and daily at Alexandria
Quantico. Milford, boswell and Ashland
5.26P. NJ. daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops AT Alexandria and Ashland.
6.39P. NJ daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
S.59P. NJ. daily. Sesbosrd Air Line
train. Stops al Alexandria, boswell
and Ashland.
Note-Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
c. G. COX. Agent.
W. >. DUKE. CIV. CULP. W. P TAYLOR
Asst. 70 Pres GeB Supt lraL MAI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
CORPORATION COURT
Two Indlctmsuts-1dsI Set For February 9th.

Two Mathematician Set Fer February 9th
A special grand jury composed OF
Messrs. ;. +. Eastburn, foreman, Isaac
Hirsh, f. l.. " Green, ". I. Garner,
Geo. W. Helm. W. F. Bell, :. II Beale,
K. Z. Bozel. convened at the Corporation
Court Tuesday. and after instructions
from Judge John 7. Goodrich, retired 70
the Jury room to investigate the assault
case of Geo. Scott on X. \. Savee and
John Payne. The jury returned with
two indictments against Scott Tor ielo-
NOUS assaults on Messrs. Savee and
Payne. Scott was arraigned and the
cases set for trial for Wednesday, Febru-
airy 9th. Mr. c. O'COnOr GoOlrick ap-
peared for the prisoner and Messrs. +.
NJ. Chichester and G. Il. Swift for the
Commonwealth. Scott gave bail for his
appearance in the sum of $4OO in the
two cases with his father a. surety.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
CAPT. NJ. B. ROWE WILL NOT RUN

The name Of Capt NJ. Rowe having
been repeatedly mentioned in connection
with the Democratic nomination for the
House OF Delegates this year, a reporter
for this paper called on him aud asked II
he would be candidate.
Capt. Rowe stated frankly and posi-
lively that he is not q candidate, and
said be does not expect 10 be an aspirant
for the position.
Capt. Rowe says bis business interests
occupy his time fully.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
TOBACCO BRINGS s5OAT sTOEEwALL

The record price of the season on the
Richmond tobacco market was made
when W. D. Butler & Co.. propEetors OF
the Stonewall warehouse, Richmond,
sold pile Of tobacco belonging to +. 5.
Talley, OF Louisa county, 10 the Il. A.
Patterson Tobacco Company Tor $50 a
hundred pounds
Z. S. TalIey's entire crop of 3,4OO
pounds sold at the following splendid
prices. a hundred pounds $50; lots at
S35. $50, $95, SIS, $l6. $3.50. $l2.15,
$12 so, $l225, $12. $40, $3.50, and
1915. This makes fine average price
OF $lS.S9 a hundred pounds.
The leaf breaks were fairly large at eli
Of the warehouses, and whenever pile
OF wrappers was offered it brought 9
good price. All o; the warehouses will
close down on the 22d Washington
birthday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
KING GEORGE
Death Of Jas. N. srown-A House Burned.

King George Co.. Va, Feb -, 1907.
Mr. James Madison Brown, one of the
Oldest citz.us Of King George, died on
Friday from the effects of "a fall from
which be- had suffered two days. Wed
uesday night be tell while in his room.
and disOcated one Of his hip bones, ru--
tanning several severe bruises Dr. Ia
ruthers Was called and rendered all pos
siblr assistance for bis relief. hut ON Fri
day he passed away. He funeral took
place Sunday afternoon and his remains
were laid % TEST DO the old family bury
Ing ground al Mldi.choro The services
were conducted by Rev &. l. Holiday
of the Methodist church. OF which Mr.
Brown wa, "a member. he was the SEQ
ond sou az the late ). : Brown. of
King George aud was man OF much
intelligence and learning. Not long alter
the war lie decided tO apply for d posi-
ton under government, aud wrote 20
the proper authorities IN W Washington.
His letter and penmauship were iaultiess
and be received the desired appointment
without any other recommendation.
He held the position a. long a. b. wish
cd and then resigned. lie bad almost
reached TIE age of -ighty-hve wears, and
was active up 10 the time Of his accident
he never married he il survived
hy three brothers and three sisters
VIZ Mr.. +. ID. Brown. of King George
Mr. Georg- b. BROWN of Louisiana,
Mr.. Henry NJ Brown. Of Charleston. "
Va, Mr. NJ. A. Ashton, OF Colonial
Beach. Mrs Henry Wiugheid OF Han
over county. and Mr. COL Wynn. of
North Carolina
The house Of Margaret Johnson. one
OF the best known colored women OF
King George. was burned few days
ago. with almost all OF the contents
She was absent from home for short
time aud left the house IN charge % some
children. who. while playing in the fire
scattered Goals which set fire 10 the
house N@ighbor- rendered all possible
assistance, but not 10 tine 20 save tie
house or the furniture
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
ANTRIM--LEE
Rishmondsr Wins Stafford Bride.

The wedding OF Miss DOrothea Bank
head Lee. daughter Of Major and Mrs.
John Macon lee, OF Stafford county, 10
Joseph Linwood Antrim, was celebrated
Wednesday evening in the home OF the
sister Of the bride, Mrs C. 7. Cardwell,
Of Signal Hill, Hanover county. Rev.
L. Z Mason. and Rev. John MoDcure,
both OF Richmond, oficiated.
A reception was given after the cere-
mony. Miss Mary GUSTS Lee, Of Stafford,
was one Of the bridesmaids
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
HARRIS HELM
Married In Washington.

Mr.. O. L. Harris and Miss Lizzie Hei-
lin. OF this city, both OF whom are well
known and popular, left Wednesday
morning On the 7:02 train for Washing
ton. where they were married at noon.
They were accompanied by Misses Lillian
Harris and Grace Helm and Mr.. K. Lee
Stoffregen After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Harris left on a bridal trip for Phil
adelphia and New York, where they will
spend several days Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ris have many friends who wish for them
a long and happy married lie.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
DEATH IN SP0TSYLvANlA

Mrs. Ella Lumpkins, wife Of Mr.. John
Lumpkins. died at her home in Spot
sylvania county Tuesday morning Of
pneumonia, after a months illness, aged
so years. Mrs. Lumpkins was Chris
tian woman and will he greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband and two
sons, Messrs. Lucisn and Wm. Lumpkins,
OF Spotsylvania county, also two sisters,
Mrs. Overtree, OF Atlanta, Ga, and Miss
Mamie Cash OF Spotsylvsnis county.
Funeral Wednesday at PIP. m. Services
conducted by Rev. Decater Edwards.
Intermsnt in the burying ground on Mr.
Allen McWhirt'sfarm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

Messrs. 4. II. Wallace and Michael
Wallace, who have for some years con
Quoted a retail dry goods and shoe busl-
ness as partners under the Arm name OF
Wallace 4 Co., have dissolved the pai l.
nership and the dry goods business VIII
hereafter b. conducted by Mr. a. II. Wal
lace. in his own name, while the shoe de-
partmeat will be conducted 10y MI.
Michael Wallace, under the old firm name
Wallace 4 Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-21
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD COUNTIES

Believing that it is essential for the peo-
ME of the 18th district to know the con-
yictIons and principles for which the
aspirantsfor the democratic nomination
stand. | will address the citizens OF King
George county upon their next court
day. March 7th, and the citizens OF
stafford county on their court day,
March 18th, 1907. X. l.; GORDON Jr
ieb21-2t.