The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-21
CURRENT COMMENTS


I,es- than a week ot-Christmas.
Bright days-good shopping weather.
The stores are busy now with Xmas
shoppers.
Christmas shopping has the right Of
way now.
The BUYERS ere busy, the merchants
are hustling.
Misses SOLITAIRE diamond rings nom s.
upward at S. S kaufman, the ieweler.
MIC II. Hurkamp was in Washing
ton Thursday.
Go to Jones's every day. Something
new each day See the mu lin under
ware on second floor.
Mr.. D. Scott Qaipton was 10 Peters
burg Thursday.
Gentlenens gold icbs snd scarf pine
nerest designs. from 81 upward, at ) ;.
Kauiinan's the ieweler.
Don't wait until the last minute to do
your Xmas buyipg.
Tie children must have new cloaKs LOT
Christmas: We have them all sz"s ana
he prices viii please you. Tie 1. "
Brent Stors.
Dr. r Moore. - Washington, was
in the city Wednesday.
N.nicn-e embroidery and toilet sets IN
sterlinr silver from 81 30 upward, at ;.
: KAufmans. the laweler.
Mr. T. Yates, Of New Britain, Conn
+ "A guest o. Mr. I. F. Knox
Gold brooches. lockets, necklaces.
bracelets from 81 upward At ;. ). kaui-
msns. the welsr.
Mis-. Alexander. OF Washington, Will he
a guest 4 Miss Josephine Maddox during
the holidays.
Isvou want one Of oar stylish tailored
suits for Christmas ct a cut price. come
now and give us chance 70 haven't ntted
in time. The T. \. Brent Store.
Clark E. L. Hunter and Mr. Fred c. :.
Hunter. OF King George. were visitors 70
our office Thursday.
Ladies and gentlemsn's watches 10
gold and silver f,on 81 80 upward al :
lis. Kauiman's, the isweler. All iuHy
guaranteed.
Mr. H.K. Sweetser left Wednesday for
his home 10 Wabash. Indiana, where he
will spend the holidays.
Shaving sets, military sets. match
boxes. bill books. cigar cases, tasEs anc
numerous other suitable gifts Tor gentle
men. at 5. 5. Kauiman's, the leWe'er
Miss Bessie S. Hayden has returned
from Washington where she visited hei
sister. Mrs C. B Stokes.
Solid gold siguet rings Tor ladies aud
gentlemen from I'll 80 upward OF . :,
Kaufman's. the isweler. Artistic nano
engraving free.
Commissioner OF RevenueP P g. Finnsy,
OF Berkley District. Spotsy lysnis county,
was in the city Thursday.
Solid gold cuff buttons. plain and dia-
mond mounted, from 81 80 upward. Ar
ris,icsly hand engraved free, at ;. >.
Ksufmsn's, the leweier
MrTF. Knox, Of the Z. J. Reynold' s
/ Tobacco Company, Is guest OF MS
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. d. Ii. Knox.
Do ike other wise husbands, fathers
and sweethesrts-glve your vile, daugn-
ter or be 4 girl piano for Xmas. They
will last the longest lie. il yon get them
at II. Wallace Garner x 20.
Mr. III. Perry. formerly OF Spotsyl
vanis county, now engineer on the b. q
O. i. a guest Of his brother, Mr.. Charles
Perry. at Fall Hui.
Everyone wants new hat Tor mas.
Go 10 Mrs. D. f. Smith L Co. 8. All hate
reduced for the holiday trade. Come
early and get your pick.
Willie Willis. respectable young col
ored man, died st bis home on lower
Prince Edward street, Tuesday, OF con-
sumption, eyed 2S years.
When Won want q beautifully finished
photograph and correct likeness OF sell
or family. the thoroughly equipped Fred
srieksburg Davis Gallery il prepared to
make il. AL work guaranteed hrst-elass
IN every respect.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Benson, OF Rich
mond. spent the night here guests OF Mr..
and Mrs Thos. S. shepherd on their re-
turn from their bridal trip.
Ifvou can't come to Jones, let Us have
vour nail orders now for gloves, hand
/ kerchieis, hose. belts. collars. pOcketOooks'
handbags OF ANYTHING that can 90 by
mail All orders filed the day received.
C. ". Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wright. OF Nsu-
llaka Caroline. were visitors TO our office
Thursday. They were here doing Xmas
Shopping.
I IL il very important when buying a
watch To be sure it is a reliable place and
! the matchmaker a skilled workman.
| Choosing is easy. d. + Norris has
always sold reliable goods and the guar
antee from his place guarantees.
Mr. saidenberg has completely over
hauled and tuned the organ OF Trinity
church at a most reasonable price and
volunteered to keep it in repair Tor the
next twelve months.
When YOU think OF -four. think o.
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advertisement elsewhere.
Mr.. Wallace L. Bourne, OF Potomac
City, was In the city Thursday shopping
Ladies' handsome gold and silver han.
die umbrellas from SO 80 upward, at s.
s. Kauiman's, the ieweler.
Mr.. Harvey Kersey, of Dyker & Co.,
New York, is q guest OF Sheriff-elect r C.
IL. Moneure at Grape Hill" Stafford
county.
Mr. Richard g. Moncure continues II
at his home at Bowling Green.
Mr. Henry Taylor, OF Essex county
was IN the city Thursday.
Wv. Micks, Of Spotsylvania, return
ipg from Fredericksburg Wednesday
was overtaken by two negro men neal
IsavelIs and they used insulting Ian
guace and finally assaulted Mr. hicKs
Nr Micks defended himself, and the two
egroes jumped into their buggy sns
fed. Deputy Sheriff Waller was notineo
Mr.. R. G. Robb, Of Port Royal, was II
the city Friday.
See ad. OF Fredericksburg College II
this issue.