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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
BAZAAR CLOSES

The largest attendance OF the week
was at the bazaar Friday night. The
drama, The Wrecker's Daughter, was
repeated. and there were solos by Mas
ter Henry Dannehl, Jr, and Mr. Harry
StOrrs. The evenings entefIalnWeht
was much enjoyed. The various booths
and tables we're well patroulzed. The
door prizes were won by numbers $40
and 1S3.
The bazaar at the opera house, which
was in progress all last week. closed
Saturday night. The stage program
consisted OF solos by Miss Mamie Trims
and Mr. Harry Storrs. All Of the articles
left were auctioned off. A large sum
was realized.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
Headquarters For
Building Materials,

keep all kiHds OF North Carolina
end Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, Cement,
Gslciue Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. h. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Margaret Franklin. widow OF the
late VIM. W. Franklin. died early Satur-
day morning at her home IN Stafford Of
consumption, after lingering illness,
aged 90 years. She is survived by two
children. Mr.. Wallace FRANKLIN and Mrs
George Berry, both Of STAFFORD The
funeral took place At 3 P. NJ. Monday
from the late home lnterment IN the
family burying ground. Mrs. Franklin
WIS a member Of Chappawamsic Old
School Baptist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
Mr.. BENZ. SISSON DEAD

Mr.. Benz. SissOR died at his home near
Lignum, Culpeper county, Sunday morn
ing, Jan. 20. 1907 after an illness OF
three weeks, age SO years. He issurvived
by one brother, three children and
thirteen grandchildren. The children are
Mrs. Geo.C. Woodville,aud two brothers,
Messrs. A. b. and &. II. Sisson. The
pallbearers were Messrs. +. II. and Z. o..
Willis, Sherlock Hillmond, Fred Herring,
]. D. Billingsley and Robert Walker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
FIRE ALARM

The Are alarm caused commotlon
about q O'Clock Monday morning. The
fire was in the roof OF the house at the
corner OF Amelia and Main streets. occu-
pied by Mr.. +. NJ. Green, and WAS caused
by a defective chimney. The fire depart
ment responded. The flames were soon
e1tinguished. Damage slight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
REV. DR. RAY TO BE ORATOR
AT MASONIC CELEBRATION

The Masons of this city are preparing
for an appropriate Observance of Wash
ington's birthday as usual.
The exercises will be- held in the rooms
OF the lodge on the night ~ Friday, Feb
22ud. and will take the place oi the reg
ular communication for that night.
Rev. DR.. George II. Ray, now Of spot
sylvania G.. H.. grand chapl iin OF the
Grand Lodge OF Virginia, has been chosen
~ the orator ol the evening Each mem
Der of the lodge has the privilege Ut in
ytnR o lady to the celrbtation. 4 full
programme has not Yet been completed
but "A banquet will be- one of the features
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
February 1907.
SMALLPOX AT WILLIAMSBURG
William and Mary COll,gO 0uHantinsd.

Lectures at William and Mary College,
Williamsburg, have been suspended be-
cause OF case Of smallpox which has
broken out on one Of the students, j. h.
Bowden, OF Isle Of Wight county, who
had Just entered the college for his sec
ond term. BOwden was promptly taken
to the infrmary and the whole college
has been quarantined by the health au-
thorities. 1t is thought that the disease
will not spread, except probably to
Bowden's roommate, whose name Is
Snipes. BOwden's cas5 is very mild
one
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
HON. j. r. RIXEY DEAD
He had Been Ill For Many
Months.
FUNERAL HELD MONDAY BURIAL At CULPEPER

Hon. John +. Rixey, of Culpeper coun-
ty, who has represented the Eighth dis
trict in Congress for ten years, died Sat
urday AT the home of his brother, DR.. T.
NJ. Rixey, Surgeon General OF the Navy,
at 1918 X street. Washington.
Consumption caused his death lie
had hean IN for many months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
FINE HEN TURKEYS
They Brought Over 50 Each Dressed

Mr.. Maurice NJ. Sullivan, of Stafford,
brought here Friday three hen turkeys
dressed but not dIsWl. They weighed
respectively 10. 81, 81. pounds, an az
gregate Of 81. pOunds They were pro-
nounced by all who saw them the pref
test and heaviest hen turkeys they had
ever seen in this market He sold them
to Simon Hirsh & Bro, for SOB, al
average OF 81 0S each.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
STEAMER ARRIVED SUNDAY

Steamer Calvert arrived here at 3
O'Clock Sunday. Owing to uncertainty
about steamer being able to reach this
CITY on account Of ice, but little freight
was brought from along the river
Steamer left at , p. m. Monday and reg
ular schedules will now be resumed. the
fee having broken up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
ANOTHER BANK FOR
COLONIAL BEACH

The Bank OF Westmoreland, incorpo-
rated. OF Colonial Beach has been grant
ed a charter by the State corporation
commission. The object OF the company
is to conduct banking business. The
sum of $4,000 is named as the capital
stock. The incOrpOratOrs are +. r.
Ninde. W. F. Renshaw, and George Ma
son. All OF the officers are Of Colonial
Beach
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
SHOT At RABBIT, KILLED YOUNG MAN

Henry Wood shot and killed Clarence
Sewers while hunting near Blacksbnrg'
Young Sewers scared up rabbit when
Wood fired. but the load entered the
back OF Sewers head, killing him In
stantly. Sewers was sixteen, Wood Is
twenty-five. Wood is almost crazy with
grief. Wood cannot tell how the acci-
Gent happened.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
WElGHTY ARGUMENT
CAUSED STORE TO SINK

While a coterie OF stOre-irequenters
were in the store of E. P. Williams, on
Indian creek, Lancaster county, last
Saturday discussing the burning tropics
Oi the day, the weight OF the burden OF
argument and flesh upon the founda-
tions became too great The building
subsided, and settled Itself TO a more
firm ioundstion--st bottom OF the salt
waters OF Indian creek-with contents
and occupants. Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
NO STREET LIGHTS
Accident at Electric Light Plant,

Som after being started up Sunday
night the machiney at the City Electric
Light Plant stopped suddenly and the
lights went out. An examination was
made but the cause OF the trouble could
not be ascertained full investigation
IL now being made. 1t is not known
how soon the repairs can be made, but
il is hoped that the plant will soon be
able to furnish the lights as usual.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
| MOP. +. GP. TRAIN TO
ORANGE FRIDAY

As the p. +. a p. Il. r. train was re-
turning from Orange Thursday the boiler
Of the engine sprung leak at Unionville.
The train was detained there for repairs
till noon Friday. when it came ON here.
There was no train 10 Orange from here
Friday. The train Left as usual on
schedule Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
DEATH OF MRS. ROBT. NEWTON

Mrs. Lucy A. Newton, vile OF Mr..
Robert Newton, Of King George Co.,
quietly passed away after long and
lingering illness, Jan. % The interment
was made in Potomac church burying
ground and the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Newbill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
GRAINED RIeHI TO MARRY COUPLES

Judge John T. Goodrich has granted a
license in the Corporation court giving
to Evangelist Geo. A. Mills the right TO
perform the marriage ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
RATE HEARING

The Corporation Commission has con-
cluded the hearing Of the Southern Rail
way in the 2-cent passenger rate matter
Representative of r. f. X p. r. L. were
heard Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
RHEA TO SUCCEED STUART

Its understood that Judge W. F.
Rhea, OF Bristol. will be appointed to q
place on the Corporation Commission
one year hence, to take the place OF Mr..
Stuart, whose term will expire then.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
For RENT

The large and attractive brick store
house and warehouse on Main street, in
Orange, Va, lately occupied by Greiner
4 Shsckleiord as a hardware store, is
for rent. Apply to Dr. W. ]. Crittenden,
UniOnville, Va, or to Morton Shackel
ford, Orange, Va.
ian31-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Connexions at Fredericksburg with r. T. 4 r
g. Il. and Maryland. Delaware and virginia hall.
say Co. At Orange with southern 4. x. aud
Chesapeake 4 Ohio K. K. -,
The only llue 20 the Chaaceuorsviie and VII
serness BGttleGelds.
xnsssrn STANDARD Tine Daily exceptSunday.
WI RICHARDS. Gen. Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Cut this out and take it to NJ. NJ.
Lewis Drug Store and get a free sample
of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For billousness and constipa-
ton they are unequaled. They improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bOwles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
LEAvES7O2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

Mrs. Lucinda Grim, OF Scott county,
who died Wednesday, was eighty-three
wears Of age. and is survived by three
sons aud five daughters; Rity.eight
grandchildren and 702 great-grend-
children
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Wanted 10y March Let, a capable un.
married daryman to manage small
dairy at Orange, Va. Write TO W. W
Harper, Orange, Va, with reference.
fahO RI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Young married man; also single men
at Little Whim Farm Good wages.
Good house and garden for married
couple. Apply to
Geo Puryis,
Little Whm, fredericksburg, Va.
falT ct
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
MAY RUN FOR LEGISLATURE

Mr.. Vim. S. Frazer, OF Lahore, tbs
county is being urged by many friends
TO become a candidate for the House OF
Delegates and has the subject under con-
Northumberland Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
FOR SALE

Two fresh cows, q few thoroughbred
Poland China pigs and a nice driving
mare, six years old, sound and kind.
Apply to
II. Washington,
febj-4t Paige, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
BOND ISSUE WON
Big Majority For Road Improvement in Orange
County,

The election held Saturday In the
county OF Orange for the issue Of TWEEN
ty-fve thousand dollars worth ct . per
cent twenty-year bonds in Madison
district was carried bya majority Of
a00
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
BRIDGE AT ELYS FORD COMPLETED

At meeting of the Board OF Super
ylsors the bridge at Ely's Ford, across
the Rapidan river, was accepted subject
TO the ratification OF the Board OF super
visors Of Spotsylvania county. --Culpeper
Exponent,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Nothing will relieve Indigestion that is
not a thorough digestant. kodOl Oh
gests what you eat and allows the
stomach to rest-reeupeTate-grow
strong again. 1t is corrective OF the
highest efficiency. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
GOOD ICE
One Of the Big MsUath { chssIsy Houses Filled.

Msssrs. Magrath & Chesley finished
filing one OF the big ice houses on Cedar
Lane Saturday evening. The ice IL first
class, from 81 to inches thick. There is
not sufficient ice on the pond to fill the
other house but if there is another freeze
IL will be filed also.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
DEATH OF MRS. MARY H. GILLESPIE
81. Wa. q Sister Of M. H. 3. Hall, Of This ely.

MIR. II. b. Hall received Monday tele-
gram announcing the death OF bis sister,
Mrs. Mary H. Gillespie, OF Sistersville, W;
Va. who died Sunday, Feb. 10th, at 4
P. NJ, at an advanced age. She was q
native of this place, being the Oldest child
OF Mr.. Jno. B. Hall She is survived by
one brother, Mr.. Horace B. Hall, OF this
city, and two sisters, Mrs. Julia ID,
Henry, OF Houston, Va, and Mrs. Z. e.
Elmer, Of st. Louis, Mo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
MARRIED

Married at ST. George rsctory on We'd
nesday. the 23rd OF January, by Rev. X:
]. McBryde, D. D., VIM. N. Grady and
Miss Belle B. Olive, both OF Stafford
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
Safe and sure IN its action; pleasant to
take Conforms to National Pare Food
and Drug Law. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
II. LEWIS WALLACE,
fredericksburg, Va.
Counsellor at Law and Commits
SiOner in ChanCery.

Special attention to tiduciary aud execu-
torial matters. also collections. Oihee
on Charles street. one door south o.
George street Reference: The National
Bank. Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, safe, sure
pills. NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Try Table Belle Flour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

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The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
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Some time ago we reported the re-
cent discovery made by j. .Westberg
(known as Hoodlum Jack throughout
the county, one of the successful
prospectors of Rosebud last year, who
is at present in Winnemucca, makes
the following report:
"The prospects in the vicinity of
Havilah are among the best 1 have
seen in the county, said Jack to the
mining reporter of the Silver State
News last Wednesday. "The forma-
ton is porphyrytic in nature and the
lodges are very extensive, being an av-
erage of 6 to 8 feet in width, all car
rying values in gold and silver and
running about 800. + have three
claims, the assays from them all run
better than that. All the prospectors
have done their assessment work in
the district and they all have good
ground and seem to be we'll satisfied
with prospects of a prosperous year in
1908. My property adjoins that of
Ed Sales, and is but a very short dis
lance from the ground owned by w.
Critchfeld and Jack Shaw, from which
assays well up in figures have been
returned Some of the old records
in our possession speak of Havilah and
at present many old workings can be
found, as well as an old arastra which
may yet be seen in the vicinity, which
plainly shows their estimate of the dis
trict, as at that time it was necessary
to have free milling ore averaging
800 to the ton.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
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OLDFIEL
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George Wilkinson of McDermitt
brought the latest news from the New
Goldfelds and Buckskin districts last
which was as follows:
On account o fthe severe cold nearly
all the claim owners have hut down
for the winter, though all Of them will
will reopen in the early spring A
few are still working, but as soon as
the necessary work is accomplished
these will also discontinue, as the win
ter is very severe this year. As far
as can be learned all the properties
have good showings on them ind mug
gets are found daily. The latest deal
to take place was the lease secured by
Gus Manus on the Melody and Snapp
property, which is one of the best in
the camp. From Buckskin the news
comes that all the properties have
closed down for the winter, but will
reopen in the spring, as all of the own
ers are more than pleased with the ap-
pearance of the ground, as well as the
outlook for a prosperous year in 1908.
This camp was one of the many dis
covered during the past year in Hum
boldt county and is among the lead
ers to be recokoned with in the
future.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
ON non
SUIT MOTION

In the dareage suit of Burch against
the Southern Pacific railroad company,
now on in the district court, the PLAN
tiff concluded their case at noon To-Day.
Immediately the defendants made a
motion that the case be non suited, be-
cause of an insufficiency of evidence.
Jury was excused while the argument
was made on the motion. Attorney
Shoup for the defendants argued that
the plaintiffs had failed to make out
a case the backbone of his contention
being that Burch, the plaintiff, had
been guilty of contributory negligence,
when he sustained his injuries, and
his testimony was to the effect that
if he had crossed the track and mount
ed the car from the other side he
would probably not have been injured.
This argument was answered by the
plaintiffs and Judge Pike took the mat
ter under advisement. The case II
attracting considerable attention, and
a large crowd is daily in attendance
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
NEW FORMS FOR MAKING
HOMESTEAD ENTRIES

New forms of applications for home
stead entry, soldiers additional home
stead entry, desert land entry, and for
timber or stone sworn statements,
timber or stone proofs, and yearly
proof in desert land cases, have been
adopted, and on and after March ],
1908, no entries will be allowed in the
class of cases above mentioned unless
executed upon the new official forms
which are exatc duplicates thereof,
both as TO wording, arrangement and
size. Each of said forms is a combin-
alton Of the several forms and aft
davits formerly required to be filed
in such cases, and the use thereof will
result in a saving of time, labor and
expense to the local land officers,
proof taking officers and claimants.
X. A. BALLINGER,
Commissioner.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
MAY HAVE FOUND
HIDDEN TREASURE

From the Battle Mountain Herald.
A few days ago the attention or some
miners in the neighborhood OF Mays
villee was attracted by the strange ac-
tions of FIVE Chinese, who were nrst
seen driving up a canyon III an oiu
spring wagon to a deserted CABIN.
After leaving the wagon they maze a
thorough inspection OF the CABIN ana
brought out a piece of paper whlch
they grouped around and appeared TO
engage in an excited and intense ex-
animation. Suddenly they made
a rush up the mountain side, and at
ter scrambling up several hundred feet
they halted and all got down on their
hands and knees and crawled back ana
forth, apparently looking for some
thing on the ground.
The men who were watching them
being some distance away, started
toward them, but had to pass through
a canyon, and while so doing the China
men could not be seen. When they
next came into view they were seen
making their way back to the wagon,
carrying an object resembling a small
box. On reaching the wagon they Sc
cured from it several sacks, into which
they appeared to empty the contents,
of the box, and getting into the wagon
drove hurriedly away in the direction
of town. On reaching the place where
the wager had stood, the miners found
an empty iron box which appeared to
have been buried. But that was all
they did find. The Cinnamon were
gone, and with them their secret The
question as to what the box contained
is still puzzling the curious minded
in the camp, but it will probably re-
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
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The latest report from this camp
was brought into Winnemucca by M
v. Gilbert on Wednesday, on which
date, accompanied by his partner, he
came to this place on business. He
stated that while doing assessment
work on some claims recently located,
two new discoveries were made
which add materially to the value of
all the ground previously located on
which work has been done. From this
property large paintings of free gold
may be taken at almost any locality.
Mr.. Gilbert and partner are now en-
gagged in sinking a shaft on their
other property, which is at present
down some 20 feet. The ledge is i'm
proving in width, as well as the val
ues are increasing as depth is reached.
The prospeetors in Washable are all
doing the necessary assessment work,
as the prospects for a boom in the
spring look so well they feel the hard.
ships Of the winter will be well repaid
at that time. c. Edmonds, a well
known mining man of Colorado, who
is extensively interested in the camp,
left for Salt Lake during the week to
arrange a deal by which capital will
be brought in by the BEGINNING of the
year..
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
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On Thursday the latest news from
Tobin was brought to this place by
w. 8. Hillone, one of the old-time
prospectors Of that camp. He reports
that Hoy and Waldo have made a deal
on some of their property with Scofeld
and Muller. The ground transferred
was of the best in the camp upon
which free gold has been found. A
short time ago two new discoveries
were made. One of which was made
about one mile south of the original
strike, while the other was within
1900 feet west of it These properties
were discovered by Steve Holden and
Chris Stagman. Large samples taken
from this ground show quantities of
free gold running through them. In
fact nearly all the prospects in the dis
trict SO far located have showings of
free gold. He stated that he was
personally interested in some seven
claims which are considered to be as
valuable as any in the district.
The lodges are well defined and free
gold can be found at almost every
point on them. A short time before
Nh. Hill left camp Mccoy and Squires
cams to Camp Tobin with samples of
ore claimed to have come from their
locations to the north of that place.
These specimens showed brittle silver
and free gold in large quantities. In
the opinion of mining men this will
prove to be a bonanza of worldwide
reputation when developed. AS the
surface indications are such that it
should become a fabulously rich mine.
The camD. like all others ia uuiet at
present OF account Of the holidays be-
ing so close at hand, but as soon as
they are over things will commence to
boom, as the camp is one of the best
and will not be held back.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-19
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Scott Haines, the well known pros
pector Of Barber canyon, came to town
last Monday evening, bringing with
him the following news from that sec
ton: Since the last report the differ
ent properties in that place have been
constantly improving, as considerable
development work has been done, all
of which are making better showings
than heretofore.
G. Quincy is now down about 90
feet, and the lodges are improving in
both width and values. Bert Carbis,
who is extensively interested in this
camp. is now busily engaged perform
ing the necessary assessment work on
his ground, on which the lodges are
well defined. The assays reach into
the hundreds.
Chas Neth's partner is also in town
from this camp, and makes a similar
report to the above, adding that their
ground is showing up well.