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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
Southern Railway

\. B.-Fo.lowinE schedule figures published q
information. and are not guaranteed.
schedule effective sept. 18Th 1907.
Trains leave Washington from pennsylvania
station
90 q m Daily-Locsd for Warrenton Dan
SOS a. m. DAiiy-Locsl for Harrisonburv. Va.
800 a m Daiy-United States Fast Mall
firsteiass coaches and drawing room siecper to
vice.
l,oo a. n. dAly-washington and Florida
Limited. Through coaches and sleeper 70 Co
lnmolA. Savannah and JAcksonviiie. Dining
AoI p. m week Days-Iocai for Harrisenbnry
and way stations on Manassas Branch.
As m Daiy-Loeal for Warreaton and
AIS .. m. DAily-NeW York srd Atlanta II
pfess-first ciass coSea TO Atlanta Sleeper 10
Atlanta, Ca. Mondays. Wednesday, FridAy-
sunset Route Tourist sleeper. Washington to
$50 ,, "a Daily-New York and Florida Ex-
press First class coach and sleeper 10 Coluu-
ois ana Augusta Dining car la carte.
lols p. m Daily-NeW York and Memphis
Limited iva LynchburSl-iirst class coach aud
sleeping car 70 Roanoke. Knoxville. Chatta-
HHoose blrininshsm and Memphis; sleeper T.
loo ?. m. Daily-New fork and New Orleans
lmitco-An fUllmAn trains. club and obSerya-
non cars 70 New Orleans. sleeper y Ashville
service.
Trains Lave Richmond for the south a. FOL
.oWs; Daily. A. m, lib a. H., l.30 D. m Wees
days ,. m. makes connections at Danviile for
AL points south Pullman sleeper. Trains
arrive Richmond $50 a. m. IS d. m and SIB
p m. daily, $40 Il m. week days.
Through trains from the south arrive Wash
tngton IS5 a m. s-s5 a m, so6 a. m daily: 2 30
P m, sE p m, l-S0 p. m. and II. a. p m daily
har1sonburg 2-25 p. m week days and 20 D.
m. oaiy. FROM Charlottesville. SIG a. m. and
SIS p. n.
ilckete sieeping-car reservations and detailed
Information can be had At ticket once ~ 18th
81, Oil Pa ave and Pennsylvania : Ntlon
Baggage checked through from hotels and resi-
dences.
Phone $3.50 for p. r. R. Cab service
Q H. ACkERT, " p. and Gen Man
:. n. HARDWICK. Pass. TraBc Mgr.
W d. TA1IOE. Gen, Pass. Agent
L. g. BROWN. General Agent.
Washington d. G.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
Thirty-EIqht Dead.

Fontanet. Ind. Oct 17.-Thirty-
eight lives snuffed out. 600 persons in
jured. Of which number so were seri-
ously hurt. and a property loss OF ap
proXimately S75O,o00. Is the latest esti-
mate of the destruction wrought by
the explosion at the Du Pont powder
mills. From workman employed in
the glazing mill. It was learned that a
not box" from which sparks were
transmitted to some loose powder. was
In all probability the cause of the ca
tastrophe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
TROTTIHG RECORDS
Sweet Marie and George G
Break Two at Allentown.
FORMER GOES MILE IN 2.08
Defeats Hajor Delmar In Match Race
For s5ooo-ee0rse c. Broke Halt
Mile Track Record For a Mile.
Time. 2.o6 81.

Allentown. Pa. Oct 1.-Two
worlds trotting records were broken
on the Allentown Fair track. before
fully 10000 persons. In the match race
for $4,000. between Sweet Marie and
Major Delmar best two In three heats.
the feet roare won IN straight heats
and Incidentally broke the half-mile
worlds record for a regular one-mile
race. Her best time was 2OS. made IN
tho second heat. beating the former
record OF 2O9s,. held by Dandy Jim.
Sweet Marie's time in the first heat
WAS 21o
The other record was made by
George c.. this seasons unbeaten trot-
ter. who broke the worlds half-mile
track record for an exhibition mile.
His time was 2.O6sa. The former rec
ord was 2.o7. made by Sweet Marie. on
the Allentown track. on September 20.
this year
In the match race Sweet Marie was
very steady. while the Major had trou-
bic in making the turns. TIE latter
was swept o. his feet in making the
first turn in the first heat. losing three
lengths. which be nearly made up 10
the wire. being a neck behind the win
ner. In the second heat Alta Melon
aid had pushed the geldinE ahead
in the first eighth and gained two
lengths 20 the quarter At the halt
they were neck and neck Nearing
the thrce-Quarters pole Major Delmar
broke badly and Sweet Marie won
with ease in EOS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
BIG EARTHQUAKE ON
Record Incomplete Yet. But Disturb
ance Violent.


anee Violent.
Washington. Oct 1.-THE following
bulletin was issued by Willis /
Moore. chief al the weather bureau.
Just after the sheets OF the seismo-
graph were changed great earth
quake was recorded the record Of
which has not as yet been entirely
completed. The precise beginning Of
the disturbance cannot be made out as
yet. but il was noticed before the
strong motion began that an earth
quake was occurring. and the record
was adjusted 20 the middle portion Of
the sheet
Even with this precaution. how
ever. the motion % the instrument
was so greet as 20 carry the record
Ing lever far beyond the margin OF the
sheet. 30 that this disturbance was
evidently OF considerable violence
Full details 81 the record cannot be
made until the instruments have
ceased recording and the record sheets
can De removed FOR examination and
measurement Tho foregoing times
can only be given approximately al
present"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

al Il o'clock. the following described
real estate NJ Spotsylvania county con-
vcyed ia said d,-e,i:
Al than certain tract of land lying in
said county adjoining the lands of W
W. Micks, JOY and Others, containing
700 acres, more or less. known as tho
Westby tract. being the same land con
Neyed 20 said j. ID. Micks by Mary West
by 10y deed of Dec 26. 1901. and duly NJ
corded ma said county in book A ;. Page
361, 10 which deed and the deed from
Mlcks and wife 10 the undersigned refer
ence Is heneby made for moro complete
description
TERMS-IIali cash, balance in Is and
II months, or all cash at option of pur-
chaser deferred payments to bear per
cent. interest and be secured 10y deed OF
trust
The timber on the place 10 the amount
OF about POO, 900 feet. estimated. will be-
sold with theland. This is a good chance
20 secure "a tract of land near Spotsvl-
wanna c. Fl. for division into small tracts.
G.. O'CONOR GOOLRICk.
oI2-l9-2O-n2 Trustee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

To the Voters of Livingston District.
At the request of many friends. / here
by announce myself "a candidate for re-
election Tor the office of Supervisor Nov.
>, 1907.
Thanking you for your kind favor con-
ierred upon me III the past, and asking
ior your support in the coming election.
l promise II reelected, to discharge the
duties OF the office impartially, to the
best OF my ability, without fear OF favor.
Respectfully,
tu W l.. Waite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

To the Voters Of Spotsylvania and Fred
ericksburg:
As n candidate for the House OF Dele
gates from this legislative district ask
your support at the November election
should be elected | will leave no ston.
unturned TO advance the Interests of
both county and city during the session
OF the Legislature. Your aid will be sia
cerely appreciated
Respectfully.
I'd L. O'COnor Goolrirk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
ACARD

To the voters Of Port Royal District.
Caroline County.
vt the solicitation Of a number of
voters. ! hereby announce myself can
didate Tor the Office of Supervisor for
Port Royal District. and respectfully ask
your support. should il DE- your pleas
ure 70 elect mo ! promise 20 discharge
the duties OF said office 10 the best of my
ability.
NJ 6t-o. Lyon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

To the Voters of Chancellor District
Spotsylvania County:
1T the request of a number of voters
l hereby declare myself a candidate for
the ONCE OF supervisor Tor Chancellor dis
trlct and viii b. grateful for your sup
port. II shall be elected | promise a
faithful and impartial discharge. Of the
duties OF said office to the best of my
ability. Election Nov. 9TH. 1907.
+. &. Haislop.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

To the voters OF Spotsyivania county.
At the request of good many of my
friends, hereby announce myself "A can
didate Tor reelection for the office of
Treasurer. Thanking YOU for the kind
support and confidence OF the PAST. and
promising if elected to discharsr. the
duties OF the Office impartially 10 theb.st
oi my ability. Respectfully.
u W. g. pillard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

To the voters Of Spotsylvunia County.
hereby announce myself "a candidate
Tor the Office of Commonwealth Attor-
neey, and respectfully solicit the support
OF my iellOw-citizens II / should b.
elected promise To discharge the duties
Of said Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully.
tnoVo I. Stokeley Coleman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

AAAAAf-
To the Voters ~ Stnffnri cnnnt,-.

To the Voters 81 stafford County:
l most respectfully announce that lam
a candidate for the office al county tr.aS-
urer. election Nov. 9th. f,el that my
experience a. commissioner OF reveuu.
has qualified me fully for the position
and II IL l. your pleasure TO el.,.. me-. /
promise faithful and impartial dis.
charge of theduties attending said of'ir,.
10 D. W. Coaklev.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

To the Voters of CORTLAND District
Spotsylvania County:
Fellow Citizens-At the solicitation of
a number of voters hereby announce
myself candidate for the Office of super-
visor for CORTLAND district and respect
iully ask your support. Should il be
your pleasure to elect me | promise to
reward your confidence by faithful dis
charge OF the duties of said Office accord
ing to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
Robt. A. Blanton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
BRUIN ELUDES ROOSEVELT
Bear Escaped the Hunters BY Swim
ming Across a Lake.

mug HCFoSS a LAKE.
STEAMBOAT. La. Oct 17.-Brutus
Jackson, one of the presidents hunt
ers. who arrived from Bear lake,
brings the report that a bear was
started in the canebrake near the
camp. but that It escaped by swim
ming across the lake. The president
did not get view OF 1t. but he took
the trail, in the hope OF seeing the
animal The lack Of success is AT.
tributed to the fact that most OF the
dogs are young, and the Osborn broth.
ers, of Newellton, who own a fine mack
OF trained bear trailsrs, have been
Appealed to to come to the rescue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
To THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
COUNTY

l desire to announce my candidacy for
the position OF treasurer OF Stafford coun-
ty In the election in November. | solicit
your support and promise II elected To
faithfully perform the duties Of the Office.
SLID W. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

To the Voters of HARDWOOD District.
Stafford County.
l hereby announce myself n candidate
Tor the office of supervisor. and ask
your support. Respectfully,
noVl j. W. Hall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
CARD

To the voters of Chancellor District.
Spotsylvania county.
l announce myself a candidate for
supervisor for Chancellor District. and
II elected viii serve the people to the best
of my ability.
Yours truly,
Iiii d. j. l.. F1ippo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce myself candidate
Tor reelection to the office of sheriff OF
SpOtsylvania and promise if elected a
faithful discharge Of the duties of the Of
nee. JAS II Turnkey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
SpOtSylvania Land.

Ky virtue of "a certain deed of trust Of
date Oct -. 1905. from J. ID. Micks and
wie 10 the undersigned trustee. recorded
IN The Clerk = othceoi Spotsylvunia coun-
~ default having been made in the pay
mem ui thenote therein secured and being
requested So 70 do toy the holder Of said
note. viii sell at public auction i'm front
OF the courthouse. ON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
STRASBURCER2SON
One Pris& Liquor and Tobacco House,
stNafBS and Mt 10Th st.


(Suoseasor TO Embrey & Bergman
constantly on hand large supply OF
Baied Hay snd MN Feed. once near
Hails0ed Depot. fredericksburg, Va
A1se Agsnt Tor Page Wire Fence %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
Don 'tRun Chances

OF purchasing your liquor any
where and everywhere, but al
ways go where you are sure of get
ting the best and purest goods
kdulterated goods are not Il to
use. We are doing the largest
business In fredericksburg, be-
oausr we never misrepresent our
goods and always give you your
moneys worth in quality and
measure. We have the largest
ass oftnent OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
{ SACREY
Undertakers and Rmbalmers

No. 719 Main St.. Freder.
icksburg. Va. Phone 90.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
Office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten-
ton Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
DR.. J. GlenrOy Harris

has opened a modern and up-to-date
Dental office at Spotsylania C. H.,
va s24l2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19

The Free Lance Is prepared to do all
kinds OF Job printing In frst-class styls
ut moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-19
P. hCRACKEN, BRO. q CO.,
-WHOLksALE AND RETAIL
GROCERS and LIQUOR DEALERS

BOURBON WHISTLES from tAe following vel
Known dietilleries. Graft A Co.. OF Ohio. Boo ne
Distillery. OF Maryland. and W. y. Gray. Of
Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bersner q Engls's Lager Beer.
They also o1er ssaple and Fancy 0roceYfer
Agricultural i.pisnsnss. Seeds. Gssno ana
OessnA
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
K. Of p's Buy a Home.

Odessa Democrat
The Knights of PyihIas held a
rOusing meeting Monday night. The
OBJECT Of the meeting was two-fold.
The Mayview lodge consolidated
with the Odessa lodge there being
thirty three loyal Knights among the
the best citizenship OF that city to
join with the Odessa lodge on the
above night, This places the K Of
P. lodge in this city in the front
ranks 10 polno Of memb 'rship,
The lodge also voted almost unani-
mously TO purchase the building from
John Kirkpatrick and Walker Bascom
now occupied by the pool room run
by W. E. Claycomb. A new tile
front will be put in this building,
plate glass will be put in and modern
up.to-date business building will be
made out Of the first floor. The
second floor will be elegantly fur
nished and fitted for a lodge room.
A first degree was conferred also on
Monday night and elegant refresh
ments were served. The local
Knights are progressive lot aud
believe in doing things up right.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
Right Breathing Cures Catarrh.
Simple Way to Kill Catarrhal Germs 4
Nose. Throat and Lnnrs

Simple Way to Kill Catarrhal Germs In
Nose, Throat and Lungs
The only natural and common sense
method known for tbs cure OF catarrh.
al troublesis Hy-o-mei It is breathed
through an ingenious pocket inhaler,
so that it medicates air-cells Of the
nose, throat and lungs, killing all
catarrhal germs, soothing the eirritated
mucous membrane, and lrestoring
healthy condition.
Hyomei goes right to the spot where
the catarrhal germs are present in the
nose, throat and lungs and destroys
the germs so that perfect health Is
soon restored.
| IA complete Hy.o-mei outfit with in
haler costs but SLIGO and is sold by
Chas. w. Loomis under. guarantee tC
refund the money unless the remedy
gives satisfaction. Torssale by Chas
w. Loomis,
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
Bixler.Sparks.

Odessa Democrat
Miss Stella Sparks and Harold Blk
Ter were married at the home
of the bride In this city Monday
afternoon April %, 1907, D. f,
Sparks, father of the bride, officiating.
The bride is Of Que Of the best fami.
lies 10 town and is herself most ex-
cellent young lady. The groom has
been attending Western Bible aud
Literary C)llege and is a young man
of good report. HIS parents live in
Panama, Nebraska and the happy
couple left for that city Immediately
after the ceremony. They will re-
turn to Odessa in a few weeks to
make their home.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
Lodge Merger.
HigglnsvIlIe Advance.

Higginsville Advance.
Mayview Lodge No. 500 K of P.
has been merged with Olive Lodge
No. 81 at Odessa. The lodge at May
view was not very strong numerically
and for this reason merger was ef-
fected. Olive Lodge is now one OF
the strongest X. Of P. lodges in this
part of the state. 1t has always
been very enthusiastic lodge and
has made an excellent membership.
Both lodges are to be congratulated
on the movement. Olive lodge has
made arrangements for work every
night during the week beginning
May 9Th and big time is looked for
ward to.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
Free To Subscribers.

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The pictures are genuine works OF
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The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04

Mrs. William Palmer and children
spent Sunday in Kansas City,
J.R Potts went to Kansas City
Tuesday morning on business.
Mrs. NJ T Kelly and little daugh-
ter Marion, speut Sunday 10 Higgins
vile,
q. F. Blackwell went to Kansas
Civ Monday evening On legal busl-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Mountjoy OF
Kansas CIty spent Sunday here with
relatives.
Piles get quick relief from DR.
Sboop's Magic Ointment. K member
it's made alone for Piles itchJrg,
painful, piotrudlng, or blild piles dis
appear like magic by it's use. Try ii
and seel Sold by DR.. slverstone's
drug store. S-5mi
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith and little
daughter, Maria. of Higgiusville spent
Sunday here
Ernest WohlsecHer and niece, Mis-
Annie Rostagno, spent SUNDAY ii
Higginsville.
VIM. Aull and W. II. ohiles wen
to Hlgginsville Tuesday morning, Of
legal business.
j. G.. Crenshaw and H. Sinaue
went to Harrisonville Monday morn
ing to attend the funeral OF Rev. ). {
Given,
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
Important Announcement.

The Summer Term at the State
Normal School, Warrensburg, Mo-,
June 9th to August l4tb-6O days.
All the Regular Courses will be
offered and nine Special Courses for
Teachers. Some special features
never offered before in a Normal Dip
Iona and Regents Certificate.
Credit on three approved subjects
tor County and State Certificates.
Send for Summer Term Bulletin.
Address The REGISTRAR,
4.20m2 Warrensburg Mo-,
M Englshart was In Kansas Olty
Monday.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
From $500 a Week to $500 a Day.
Hear How One Former Clerk Did 1t.
A. B. FsRRrAs,
PONTIAC, Ill,

Pontiac, H., March 18th, 1907. J
The Royal Taiiors Chicago, m
Dear SirsSince had the grit out for myself Ihave
averaged $500 day. That my old weekly salary.
Just one year ago took small upstairs and show
window on the first floor.
Your samples made such attractive display, they brought
on two customers the first day.
Most Of the trade have had clerk has come to me at
my own store. So Pm well established at the end Of
my first year.
How foolish was to be satisfied so long with salary
instead of good business Of my own,
My best wishes for The Royal Taiors.
Yours truly, A. B. FERRlAS.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04
LOCAL BRIE S

E. W. FIournoy spent sunday in
Sedalia.
F. B. olaybrooK was iu Kansas City
Sunday.
Geo. II. Stier spent Sunday 10 Kan
saS City.
John Chamberlain was In Kansas
City Sunday.
Miss Nellie Blee visited in Kansas
City Sunday
W. +. Hinesley spebt Sunday 10
Kansas Oltv
Miss Blanche Brelsford spent San
day In Kansas CITY,
Miss Laura Mitchell Of Kansas City
spent Sunday here.
Miss Katherine Fulkerson Of Kan
las City spent Sunday here.
HGood for everything a salve is used
for and especially recommended TO
Piles" That is what we say about
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
salve. That is what twenty years OF
usage has proven Get the originLl
Sold by Leroy Farmer. 4-6ml
Mr.. and Mrs. b. y. DrummonC
spent Sunday in wellington,
Miss Ida Dammann and little neph
ew, Norbort Bredehoeft spent Sunday
10 Concordia
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04

You much in day you get for OekS work
you are earnest you good business Of your
small capital is help, but little spunk and grit
Write today particulars Tomorrow the opportunity be gone
TIE Royal 7ailOyS, Chicago M
The Lexington intelligencer., 1907-05-04


john f. Hopkins who has been
pending the winter here with his
son E. N. Hopkins. left Monday ev-
euing for shellyvilIe KY, to spent
the summer with his son, Horace.
E N. Hopkins accompanied him as
far as St. Lolis.
DOING BUSINESS AGAIN.
"When my friends thought 1 was
about to take leave Of this world, on
account of indigestion, nervousness
and general dibility." writes A, A
Chisholm, Treadwell, N. Y, "and
when it looked as II there was no hope
left, was persuaded TO try Electric
Bitters, and l rejoice to say that they
are curing me. l am DOW doing
business again as of old, and am still
gaining daily" Best Of all toni'
medicines. Guaranteed by Crenshsv
s. Young druggist. 500. 4.6ml