The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
CURRENT COMMENTS
Lent begins Wednesday.

DIR. IL. ). EckenfOue, vi hiNhi"N"N'
spent Sunday here.
Every county in the 18th district, except
Stafford and King George, seems to have
a candidate to succeed MIR. Rixey.
Mr.. Harry Clark, OF Stafford, was here
Saturday. He is recovering from an
attack OF grippe.
Mr.. Robert G. Rennolds, OF Richmond,
spent Sunday in this city with his sister.
Mr.. A. F. Dickson is in the city for a
few days.
Miss Murine Skidmore, OF near Mon
teithville, is visiting friends and relatives
at Quantico.
Mr.. aud Mrs. u. NJ. Armstrong are the
proud parents of a fine twelve pound
boy. Ollie wears smile that won tcome
OFF.
II Congress follows an unwrltten RUE
il will vote Mr. Rixey widow theequi-
alent of a years salary OF MEMBER
Friend. ar, glad to see Col. James
A. Turner, of fredericksburg "s"'" V"
the hpat.-N lrSlulo Ni'i@'"
Mr. W. n. Blake spent Sunday here
yith his family. aud left Monday lor
bnsiness trip through the up ere IultieS-
Grafton Ellie. of Falmouth, Sunday
broke his arm 10 q singular way. re
nicked nh a rock and threw it with some
force. the strain breaking the arm.
Mr.. 7. y. Brent lett Monday for Phila.
delphia and New York on business trlr'
Mr.. John Waller, of Garrisonyile, was
in the city Monday.
DIR. K. j. Payne, OF Garrisonville, was
in the city Saturday.
Mr. Sidney S. kaufman is out again,
after his recent indisposition.
Mrs. D. A. CARRIER, of New York, is a
guest of her sister, Mrs j. P. Rowe.
Did YOU hear the explosion Friday
night9 The boys were out with torpedoes.
Mrs. W. n. Collawn, OF Caroline, is a
guest OF her daughter, Mrs. +. W. Mills
Mr.. S. &. Wallace, who has been sui
leripg with rheumatism, is much i'm
proved.
Miss Mamie Byrd Turner, OF King
George. is guest Of Judge and MIS-
John f. Mason.
Wanted-To buy all yodr old gold and
silver. Cash paid for same 10y ;. :.
( Kaufman, the ieweler.
Mayor Wallace had before him Satur-
day young Johnny White, Tor being
drunk, fined $295.
Wsnted-l 900 workingmen to bring
their watches. clocks and iswelry Tor ie-
nairing to 5. S. Kaufman, the leweler.
Attorney Lee J. Graves has returned
home from a business trip to Baltimore,
Richmond and other points.
Broken your glasses? Save the pieces.
Bring them to US, aud will match same
at reasonable prices. 5. ). kauiman,the
ieweler.
Mrs. Philip y. Stern, Of Baltimole,
who mas teen a guest Of her parents, Mr
and Mrs. Geo. w. Shepherd. returned
home Saturday
A great White" day at Jones today.
Everything ~ White even the elements
are In harmony with Jones SALE. wed
nesday and Thursday will be Embroid-
erv. White Goods and Linen Days.
Special showing of Linens of every sort.
Mr.. Michael Wallace, who has been sick
at the Mary Washington Hospital. was
we'll enough 70 leave the institution sat
urday.
II costs Won so little 10 keep warm
this cold weather. Don't forget that TINS
store oilers you Blankets, Closks, Suits,
skirts and all winter goods ut q great
sacrifice. The +. ~ Brent Store.
Miss Carline Hirsh who is studying
music at The Peabody" in baltimore,
came home Friday evening and Is with
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. David Hirsh,
AT their home on Prince Edward street
Miss Hirsh will complete her musical ed
cation at some point in Europe, proba-
bly Heidelburg She will return TO Bal
timore Monday.
When YOU want a beautifully finished
photograph and correct likeness OF sell
~ family the thoroughly equipped Fred
sricksburg Davis Gallery is prepared to
make it. All work guaranteed hrst-class
In every respect.
Mr.. z. NJ Honey, who makes the
Netropolitan his home, is receiving the
congratulations OF his friends Mr..
Honey has announced his engagement,
but refuses 10 diyulge the name OF the
lady. ashingtOn Hotel Reporter.
All hats greatly reduced, all trimmed
rats at and below cost. There are a
few nice ones left. Come early and get
your choice at Mrs. d. +. Smith & Co.'s
S23 Main street.
1t is expected that a large number OF
Masons of this city will attend the meet
ing of the Grand Lodge of MasOns OF the
state. which opens in Richmond in the
Masonic Temple Tuesday night next 70
continue until Thursday night. The
election Of officers will take place on We'd
nesday night and a banquet will be
served. Reduced railroad rates of one
fare and third, plus % cents, will be
charged for the round trip to Richmond.
Thank you, ladies. great lot Of you
were at Jones today. Tomorrow and
next day, Wednesday and Thursday,
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