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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
PRODUCE QUOTATION
The Latest Closing Prices
Principal Markets.

The Latest Closing Prices ! &c
Principal Markets.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR weak;
winter extras, new, Si4 10; fennsyl-
vanla roller, clear, yi.lyW 4.oV' Si.y
mills. fancy. S5.S5WC. RYE rl5ge !, IL u,
oiiet. az $f.8JI4.9O per Difiei. W ma "a :
steady: No. ? Peansylyanla req, SsV
99i6c. CORN firm, at fSn i4c. Tor NO,
yellow local. CATS sleany, To ~
white clipped. 55GJoizc~; lower grades
80 nay firm: timothy, large bales
f50 PORK auiet; family. per barrel
s3050 BEEF lgm, family, per bar
roi S26N27. POULTRY: Live nrmi
hens 10 f0ihc.. old ROSTERS. "a Sc;
prc-ssd staq6y: choice fowls. l5c.; Old
r 20 sac. BUTTER firm; extra
c sDelr 90. EGGS firm; selected
az doc; nearby, 35c.; western, soc
POTATOrS frm; per bushel 6sn 'Oc
Iu,e~fs hrm. per bas kat, 4VW49c.
RATTfNORF - WHEAT him; No
0 lot 90 Te9lbc.; s,eamer no.
-,ot az. n 9Se.: sorifo.n, gl-kSoc
Conn firm: mixed spot, 55h 05Sss sG.i
steamer mixed, coz & 6Jssc. OATS
srner: white, No. 2, $50 Size; NO. 8
5IHG 55@c.; No. 4, 51G52c:; mixed
No. 2. 537sd54c; No. 3, 5Z4oz ssc
RITTER firm, creamery stpdi az,
evtras' 2s029c.: prints. 28129c.;. held
22G29c.; Maryland and PennsyivanIllIa
dairy prints. 18Ml9c. Eggs STEADY
fancy Maryland, Pennsylvania and VII
ginia. Gle: West Virginia, 3Oc.; south'
ern. 2Sn29c. per dozen.
KEW YORK - PtTTER STEADY
creamery specials 2si5c.; extras, &c
state dairy, common 70 finest, 2l425c.i
nrocess. common ia specials, 1542512cs;.
western factory common 10 hrst, X
G20c.; imitation creamery, 2lWzZc
CHEESE quiet: state full cream smal
colored and white, fine, 1b%c.; skins
1M11c. EGGS steady; state, Pennsylva
MIA and nearby fancy selected wnite
a5G50c.. good to choice. $50 &c
brown and mixed average finest s4q
&c first 10 extra first, 3lq34c;; west
syn first. 30Q32c.; seconds, 26qz9c
p0ITTRY: Dressed frmer; western
chickens. f0a 16c.; turkeys, llW ltc.i
fowls 1o113c. PEANUTS quiet; fancl
hand-picRed. sac; other domestic,
nc POTATOES irregular; Bermuda
second croD. per barrel, S3G5; Maine
nor sack. s1.5ON2: state ana western
II. 75T2; Jersey, f1.7oNl.90. Sweet 70
tatoes firm Jersey, per barrel, 40
N3: southern, $2d2.75 per barrel. CAB
BkGES dull; Danish seed, per ton' y
as: domestic. per ton, SGD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
TWO FREDERICKSBURGERS
WITH BIC FLEET

Mr.. and Mrs. T.. j. Smith, Mrs. l. d
Washburn and Miss Flora r. Mason lett
for Old Point Friday to bid goodbye to
Ensigus ". Tay Tor Smith and Il D.Wash'
burn, who leave with the big fleet Tor
the Pacific Coast. They will be guests
at the Chamberlin Hotel during their
stay. -.
Ensign Smith is on the Virginia and
Ensign Washburn on the Rhode Island.
There are sixteen battleships In the fleet
commanded by Admiral Evans. The
feet sails Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
CAROLINE COURT
Indictments BY Grand Iwy-A Number OF Cases
Disposed of-0filcas Qualify. Etc.

Bowling Green, Va, Dec. l4th, 1907.
The Circuit court OF Caroline, which
has been in session all the week, except
Wednesday, adjourned Friday mght et
ten O'Clock.
Monday was taken up In chancery
business and a special grand jury brought
IN an indictment against Geo. W. Burt,
Edward Burt and John Smith, who were
charged with breaking into the depot at
Milford. and an indictment against ). ii.
Dickinson. OF Richmond, Tor taking or
ders for whisky in local option county,
aud one against Winston King Tor IN
lawful shooting.
Tuesday the Burts and Smith were
tried. the Jury bringing u verdict oil one
wear in the penitentiary. They Were
tried without counsel, the court onering
10 give them counsel. but they said they
did not want any. From developments
Al ce the trial the court was OF opinion
that Geo W. Burt ought to have new
trial and the verdict in his case was SET
aside and given anew hearing. EDWARD
Burt and John Smith were sentenced
Friday. The evidence against them was
purely circumstantial.
Friday the case OF W. q. Taliaierro
AGAINST p. B. Myer was tried, and re-
shifted in verdict for MIR. Taliaierro OF
xg4 SO This case grew out oil a con-
tract for the sale OF lumber.
The case OF Jasper ID. Case against A
q. Lewis was continued until the next
Quarterly term. Judgments were entered
against A. b. Lewis IN favor oil h.
Cain. for $40 O5; II. n Gravatt, SlOo;
NJ :. Chancellor, 81 227; Silas } Sale.
1922 81; j. NcCalla Boulware x Son,
$475; Chandler aud Chandler, attorney,
against J. W Airport and l.. ID. George
$3.50, and F. l.. Taylor against r. H.
pltts, 1892. !,
A number OF other cases, civil ana
criminal were continued until the next
term of the court.
John T. Terrell qualified az supervisor
of Reedy Church District. ". P. Skinker
as overseer of poor OF Port Royal Us
trict l. r. Christian as oyerseer OF poor
for Reedy Church District, M. l.. Taylor
as constable for Bowling Green District,
". Sam Peatross as constable Tor Reedy
Church District. John +. Durrett as con-
stable for Madison District, j. ID. Y:
Gouldin as constable for Port Royal
District. Moses Rolph ss justice OF peace
for Bowling Green District, Jno. ID;
Parish ms justice of peace for Port Royal
District, ID j. Waller and q. Aleusworth
as justices OF peace for Madison District,
". S Peatross. r :. Hargraye apd W.
II. Covington "a justices OF peace Tor
BE- DIV Church District.
Ell. Beazley qualified as game warden
.or Madison District.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
SAD ACCIDENT
Edward RAYS Hand Crushed BY MachlnsD-Had
To Be hmputstsd.

Master Edward Ray met with seti-
ous accident Saturday evening while
playing about the machinery OF the
Colonial Mattress Works. The little lei
low. who seemed fascinated with ma
chinery, had frequently been cautioned
to keep out. Saturday he went In the
works unobserved aud 10 some way his
right hand was caught IN a roller and
avery bone WAS crushed A workman
on the outside heard him cry out and
rushed 10 his assistance, but il was too
late The lad was taken to his mothers
home. ard upon DR.. Tompkin's advice
was taken 10 the Mary Washington
Hospital. There DR.. Doggett smputat'd
the hand. The little fellow did not she d
\ tear until he heard his mother weep
when she was informed that his hand
would have TO come of Hes doug a.
well as could be expected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Murdered By Robbers.

Kansas City. Mo. Dec. 16.-Louis b.
sternberg. a grocer in Kansas City
was killed and his wife was injured
by robbers who attacked them IN
their store. It is believed the robbers
asked for can of sardines, and thai
as the grocer placed an open can be
fore them they struck him down VIII
an iron bolt and then beat his head
into a pulp. The robbers then entered
the living apartments back OF the
store and attacked Mrs. Sternbere
with a meat cleaver. They split oper
her head and knocked out one OF bel
eyes. She cannot live. The thieves
took SIS and escaped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Richmond, Frederick
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Aug 8 1907

Leave fredericksburg Northbound.
6:25 n. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal. -. .,
sol a. IN. daily. Stops on sigma, a.
Occoquan, Lorton, Franconia suuua "a
only. Stops at Alexandria 70 ie' y"
al q m daily. Stops at Alexandria
100 a m. daily. Makes local stops
i:3sp. m. daily except Sunday stops
ga >. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops.
1855 D. m. Sundays only. Makes Local
stops.
$40 D. IN. daily. Stops at Alexandria
1000 D. m. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
5:55 a. m. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
and at Milford Sundays only
6:O5 a. IN. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
S:4S q. IN. Sundays only. Makes lOca
stops on signal.
1899 a. IN. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Milford and Ashland AND
at boswell on signal.
12:49 p. m. daily. Stops al
Summit, Guinea, Woodslane. Mil
ford, Penola, Ruther Glen. boswell and
Ashland.
5:26 p. IN. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Ashland, and at Dos
well to let of passengers for c. 4 Q. Ky
Gas p. IN. daily. Makes local stops on
signal.
1884 D. IN. daily. SeabOard Air Line
train. Stops az boswell and Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives lila ~. N. 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. L. TAYLOR Traffic Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
lncAI Markets

fCnrrrcted by simon Hirsh < Bro.'
Wheat. 30 to 81; corn, old, s. to sS
new so to 90; sal S1.60 TO $l.7o; oats
As 10 80; old fowls. TO 8; chickens
live, 10 to II; dressed, ID to
ia; eggs, 30 to 30; lard, 10 ia
II: ducks. i've 10tol IL; turkeys, drawn
IA to 10; turkeys, undrswn, l3 to
IL; turkeys, live. II to II; butter
is to %; hams, IA 10 Is, Irish potatoes
80 to IS; lambs, $3.50 to $500
hides. green, 4 to ~; dry sailed
3 to 5H; dry hides, ~ to Z; cal
skins No. /, s1.lO per skin; bsled
hay, SIS to si7 per ton; leaf mmae, Sc
to IS per 100, hogs, live weight. .
to SIC; beef, live weight, 3 to 4c.i
pork, 81 to Z; wool, ~ TO 20 per 10 .
sweet potatoes, 80 to 81; veal, - to t.
Ganes-Partridges, l.50toS2 per doT.
woodcocks, $3.50 50 50 per DOZEN
pheasants, 80 to 70 each; rabbits,
$3.50 to s1.S0 per dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
ANNIVERSARY OF
wAsHINGT0ES DEATH
4 Beautiful Masonic Custom Not Neglected.

Saturday was tie 10Sth anniversary
OF the death Of the peerless George Wash
ington. Ii Is doubtful II the teeming
millions OF our great and prosperou-
country ceased their chase OF the dollar
TO give the sad event one thought @ To
evince any appreciation oil the blessing,
consequent upon our Republican iorm cl
government achieved by him and haha-
ed down unimpaired 70 u. However
that may be, there was one annual Gus
tom and remembrance that was not neg
ected on this anniversary occasion;
that is the custom OF Fredericksburg
Lodge Of Masons, OF which he was HE
long member, to send a messenger,
Chosen from one of it's past masters, TO
bear a beautiful memorial wreath to
Mount Vernon and place 1t upon the sar-
cophagus that holds the sacred dust ol
that wonderful man. The wreath bear
er selected for this occasion was DR.. Johh
P. Stiff, who visited Mount Vernon sat
urdsy. inclement as was the weather,
aud discharged the sacred duty intrust-
ed 70 him by bis Masonic brethren.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 16.-carryint
out a mock lynching Willis Gordon,
16-year-cld negro, was hoisted to
shafting at a local manufacturing con
Germ by several companions. Before
he could be released his clothing
caught in a belt and HIS head ant
arms were severed from his Shout
ders Several of the participants II
the affair, all of whom were negroes
were arrested on charges OF involun
tary manslaughter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Another "sIue" Sunday In New York.

Another "5Iue' Sunday In New York.
New York, Dec. 16.-An enforce
ment c. the Sunday closing law and
the elements combined to provide
Sunday as blue" as the strictest SAB
batarian might wish. The amusement
promoters generally kept their places
closed. while an overcast sky, damp
chill in the air, and bad walking shu'
in thousands who, in lieu OF other en-
tertainment, gladly would have found
recreation in the parks. The restaur
ants. as before, benefited by the
changed conditions. A few places o
exhibition, dancing academies ane
roller skating Kinks, which had beer
fortified by injunctions which forbade
police interference, did business a.
usual. and an occasional arrest iol
Sunday desecration was made, bu
these cases were the exception.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
ORANGE HoRSfMaH'S ASSOCIATION
Elects Officers and Shows Good Balance In
Treasury.

The Orange Horseman's Association
has elected the folio wing officers Tor 1908.
President-John +. Ligh'ioot.
First Vice Presidenis-H o Lyme Geo
: Shackleiord. W. r Jones
Secretary and TreasuFer-Dr. l.. ;.
Ricketts,
Directors-W. " Sanford. Thomas At
kipscn. Vim du Pont,W W. c. Williams, Sr
j r. Vanderbilt. George Z.nL, a. I.
Hoiladay, Jr.. aud r. ID Browning.
The association has a balance in It's
treasury Of $l,2lO 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
A BIG MANUFACTURING
PLANT CHANGES OWNERS

The Wingo- ElIettCrump Shoe Com
pany. which comprised two plants, the
Kenmore Shoe Company here and a
large plant in Manchester, have been
sold to a syndicate with large capital.
Nessrs. Charles j. Green, +. l.
W. Green and John NJ. W: Green,
of the former owners Of the Kenmore
Shoe Company, are among those who
will retire FROM the new concern, having
sold their interests. 1t Is positively
stated that the plant here will be en-
larged aud that q larger number OF oper-
atiyes will no emDlOyed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
ON A LONG JkUhT

J. McCusker, an Australian, and }. ii.
Holiday, a native Of Maine. started out
from New York on Friday, Nov goth, to
walk to San Francisco, the distance TO
be covered by June 30, 1908. They are
making their living az they go and have
adopted the plan OF selling novelties in
villages and towns. They were here
Friday for hall day. having spent
Thursday night at Brooke. Friday
afternoon they left for Richmond. The
object OF the trip is to win wager and
see the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
FORT SALE

4 Desirable IIoms, wss Located and Good Ia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
QUALIFIED IN COURT

Mrs. Lillian L. CABOT qualified In the
Corporation court Friday as sdministra-
tri1 OF her late husband, Mr.. 5. 5. Cad0t,
giving bond for $4,000. Mr.. W. W.
Butzner Is her attorney.
Mrs. Susan Z. Stoffregen qualified I'm,
day as administrative Of the estate oil
her late husband, Mr.. Chas. j Stoitregen,
and gave bond for $1,000. X. Lee
StoHregen, Mrs. Mary F. Stoffregen, r,
II. Revere, John Turner and Linwooo
Layton were named as appraisers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. ia pas
senger engine on the Pennsylvania
railroad ran Off from the ash pit al
the Broad street round house. where
1t was standing without a hostler
dashed down the eastbound passen
ger track, picked a switch leading
from the main track to a siding in the
rear Of the Dauphin Cigar company
plant. crashed through the boiler room
of that structure and lies there badly
wrecked. Nobody was injured by the
accident, but n horse Of the PeipheI
company was killed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
riEAT EXPERTS FOR NAVY
President Determined There Shall Be
No Emhalrned Beef Scandals.

No Em5alned Beef Scandals.
Wa ilington. Dec. 16. - The presl-
dent is determined there shall be no
embalmed beef scandals in the navy,
II foresight can prevent it. and has,
therefore. taken steps to provide the
navy with food experts OF its own,
whose duty il will be to make chemi-
cal analysis OF the meats and other
provisions purchased for the tackles.
Three bright young naval officers
have recently been detailed for a
course OF instruction I'm food analysis
md chemistry under the tutelage OF
DR.. Harvey Wiley chief food expert OF
tie agricultural department The
raval officers will spend several
months in studying the scientific test
ing Of foods.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Identification Needed to Get a Drink

New Orleans. La, Dec. l6.-To Sc
cure an alcoholic drink in New Or
leans Sunday Identification of some
sort was very generally necessary.
Those who could produce satisfactory
pro3f az to intentions were admitted
past saloon doors. many of which
were Otherwise securely locked Some
saloons closed entirely. and for the
first time in several years the city sa-
looms lost completely the wide open
look which has come to be thought OF
as a sequence OF the semi-tropical
climate The effect was to induce so
briefly among the large negro popu'
latiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

December. 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
SpOTSYLyANIA FARM
CHANGES HANDS

Mr.. C. SwadDer has sold bis farm, con-
tanning 100 acres, located one mile from
Fredericksburg. on the Court House
road, In SpotsylvsnIa. to Mr.. W. /. Har.
rison, Of Culpeper Co. Mr. Harrison will
take possession Jan. 1st. 1908. Terms
private. The sale was effected through
Jno. W. Allison, Jr., real estate agent,
of this city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Forty Lives Lost In Storm.

London. Dec. 1.-THE gale along
the British coast on Friday and Sat
urday. which was described by Cap
tain jameson. OF the steamship st
Louis. as tie worst in his experience
subsidized. II was responsible for the
losss OF some 40 lives, so far as is at
present known. the minor wrecks in
Guiding vessel seen 10 founder of
Swanagc, with a loss probably of her
crew Of seven men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
W. II. BRULLE TO CONTINUE THE
SHOE AND HAT BUSINESS.

Having been informed that a report
is current that will 60 out OF the shoe
and hat business upon the dissolution OF
the firm OF Brulle 4 Undertake, which
occurs January |, 1908, | beg TO state
that | will continue at the same loca-
ton (92l Main street. in the same line
Of business under the name of ". Ii.
Brulle a Co. Yours to serve,
w. II. Brulle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
MAYORS COURT

Mayor Wallace had before him Friday
Pete johnson, alias Whitewater Pete, ioi
stealing sacks from the tannery. He
was fined "a 80, or 30 days In jail. de
went to jail. John Beasley, a boat
hand, was fined 81 so for disorderly con
duct at the Opera House Thursday night
VIM. Houdershelt was fined g. iol
being drunk on the street Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
or IMPORTANCE
TO FREDERICKSBURG

Here are two tbirgs that need tie
prompt attention Of the proper authofi-
ties OF Fredericksburg:
The securing OF Normal School from
the coming Legislature.
An effort to secure the location oil the
State Camp and Rife Range for the mill
tary. The Federal Government fund Tor
this branch amounts to about $40 600.
The camp would bring many people here
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
DEATH

Mrs Margaret Hudson, wife OF Josiah
Hudson. died at her home on Dixon 81
FRIDAY night, after long illness. She i-sqr-
vived by her husband end FIVE ca,ldr'u
The funeral took place Monday
morning AZ O'Clock. lu'erment IN
Spotsylvanis county az her oil home.
Evangelist Geo. A. Mills will conduct the
services
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

NJ. B. Row e or B. 8. Pates,
Erodarickahur0 Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
MASONIC
officers Of lodge No. 4 Elscted--Etc.

Al tina regular meeting OF Masonic
Lodge No. 4. Friday night, the ioiio wing
officers were elected for the coming year
%. r. Howard, master; J h. Timosrlake,
spnior vardeu; Il. NJ. Young, Jr.. junior
warden; AT Hundiey, treasurer ana r.
B. Whitebouse. trustee.
DR.. John ?. Stiff was appointed TO 60
IN Mount Vernon aud place on washing
toms tomb a wreath Of evergfeens 10
commemorate the 10Sth anniversary OF
Washingtons death. The sending o.
this wreath each year on Dec. l4th IL
An annual CUSTOM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
OLD TIME C0LORED
POLITICIAN DEAD

Pleasant Broaddus. q well known
former politician and respected colored
man. died at his home. near Andrews
Tavern, in Spots7lvenia. SATURDAY, aged
90 years He was member OF New
Hope Baptist church. Funeral from late
home Monday evening. Row. 2. II Graves
conducting services. At one time Peas
ANT was power among the eolorod Re-
publicans of Spotsylyanie.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
THE WEATHER
Storm Of Snow. sIsst and Rain

A heavy storm visited this section FRI
day night and continued through ) .tur-
dag. 1t rained. hailed aud showed me
streets were slippery ut times from the
sleet and number OF people who lo-t
rheir footing were sprawled on Mother
Earth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
C0RLIR-DILLhRD

Miss Mary F. billiard. daughter OF Mr..
Isaiah billiard, OF Spotsylvanis, and Mr..
VIM. d. Colrin, OF Culpeper county. were
married Thursday at the home OF Mr.. D.
p "a. Crismond, at Spotsylvania c. ID.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
TO CELEBRATE 5oTH ANNIVERSARY

Ashland Lodge OF Masons will cele-
brate its 50th anniversary on Thursday
night. Dec. 10th, with appropriate cere-
monies. The district deputy grand mas
ter for this Masonic district, DR.. j. p.
Stiff. OF this city, will, by invitation,
make an official visit to the lodge on
that occasion, as also will the grand
master OF Masons In Virginia, Capt. 5.
J. Quinn, Of this city. The occasion
promises to be Of unusual interest to
MaaOne
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
headquarters For
Building Materials

keep al kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
Tpdressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash.
Doors, aud Blinds. Lime, cement
CRloine Plaster, PIastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing. Cut and Wire Nails, all
siDds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Faint. Iinseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
.Varnjsh aud Lewis's. White Lead
Paint Brushes of ell kinds, Window
9lsss and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF ali Kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheethipg
PAPER and fac Brick.
Keep large stock of sewer Pipe ana
Fire CLAW Pipe. r. ID Col~'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
TO WED

Mr. and Mrs. David F. Altenburg, OF
Travellers Rest" Spotsylvania county,
announce the coming marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Inez Altenburg, to Mr..
George Johnston, OF Mount Pleasant.
The marriage will take place this month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
TRINITY SALE OF CANDY
AND FANCY WORK

The Junior Auxiliary Of Trinity church
will have their sale OF lane Work
End candy In Trinity rectory Thursda,
afternoon. Dec. 18Th, from 3 until u
O'Clock. Santa Claus will he there 70
meet the little children. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Live Stock Markets.

pr1vTsBURG Union Stock Yardsl--
CATTLE steady; choice, S550d 5;6o;
nrine. s. % $50. SHEEP SLOW: PRIME
wethcrs. So; culls and commer, yl.1o
62.05; lambs, S4.5Ju6Av; veal caves
S7n $50. HOGS slow: PRIME hfseas vs
yorkers. s5.35H5.40; light Workers,
fs aon5.s0; roughs. s4.25q47S
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
EXCELSIOR COMPANY OFFICERS

The Consolidated Excelsior Company,
with headquarters here, has elected the
following officers: President, Irving
MoDcure; Vice-President, c. l.. Collins;
General Manager, d. Scott Quinton;
Secretary and Treasurer, Franklin
Stearne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
CHRISTMAS PURCHASES

People are busy buyiDg Christmas sup
plies and gifts and the Fredericksburg
merchants are displaying tempting va
rietles. Those who advertise are, as
usual, in the lead and are busy. large
percentage Of purchasers read advertise
nents before shopping.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Old Glory For Every Postoffice.

Washington. Dec. 16.-Representa-
tive Cocks, of Long Island. believes
that every postoflce building in the
United States. no matter how insight
ficant, should fly the Stars and
Stripes. He has accordingly intro
duced and will push for passage a bill
to this effect.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
TO BE MARRIED
Iacsbs-Pstton

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Judson Jacobs, OF
Stafford, have issued cards for the mar
rage OF their daughter, Miss Virginia
Lillian Jacobs, to Mr.. James d. Patton
The wedding will take place at Berea
Baptist church. Stafford county, on
Thursday, Dec. 26, at O'Clock.