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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
JOHNS0N-MkS0N

A beautiful home wedding was solem-
nized on Nov. ~, at noon, at the home
of the brides aunt, Miss Lucy simpson.
Rockville. Md. when Miss Lucy Isabel
Mason was united in marriage to Mr..
Hugh johnson, of Norfolk.
The bride. becomingly attired in white
French batiste aud carrying Bride
roses, was pr coded by her sister-in-la~,
Mis- Theodore Mason. who acted a.
matron of honor. Miss Ella W. Caring
ton. of Charlotte c. Il. played the wed.
ding march. At Ii beautifully improvised
altar. the young couple was met by Rev
". Roy Mason, formerly OF King George,
a cousin of the bride, who performed the
ceremony. The bride was given away
by her brother. Mr.. Theodore Mason
After q wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson le.t for wedding trip North.
Ga their return they will reside In Nor
folk. where the bridegroom is in business.
Mrs. johnson il the youngest daugn-
ter OF Mr. f w. Mason, OF King
George. She is a very attractive and
popular young lady, and beloved by all
vino know her They carry with them
the best wishes 0, large circle OF friends
for "a long and happy welded lie.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
MASSAPOSAx ITEMS

MsssaponaK, Va, Nov. 2Sth, 1907.
The recent rains aud heavily loaded
saw mill wagons have put our roads Ia
an almost impassablec condition aud there
IL no prospect Of their being better till
spring.
Farmers are still housing corn aud feed
and getting in winter wood.
Our hustling farmer and saw mill man,
Mr.. T. A. Frazer, had quite n calamity
20 beisll him NV days ago. He had
Just had completed q new corn crib which
was guaranteed to hold two hundred
barrels Of corn, and when eighty barrels
were put in II the floor gave away, pre-
cipitating the entire contents 20 the
ground. but Tom was not to be out
done. He got together his force oil hands,
removed corn, put In better and
stronger floor and the corn was soon IN
place again.
Miss Grace Mitchell, OF Belmont. who
formerly taught for Mr.. l.. K Colbert,
paid a fishing visit to the neighborhood
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward p Waller and
sone Edmund. Of Frederic,s Hall, we're re-
cent guests Of their sister, Mrs. +. Il.
Frazer.
Miss Rosa Y. Taylor who teaches In
tie family OF Mr.. T. A. Fra7er is spend
ing Thanksgiving at Leedstown with her
mother.
Mr.. F. W. Sanford and Messrs. Joe and
Leavelle Gayle. who have been visi ing
in the neighborhood, left yesterday Tor
Newport News.
Mr. Richard HollIngs worth, Jr., and
friend, OF Baltimore, are spending Thanks
giving at Coventry" the hOspitaole
home OF Mr. T. A. Frazer, and enjoying
several days hunt.
| May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
DR.. CIR. MASSEY DEAD
Was Prominent Physician and a
Leading Citizen Of SpOtsylvania.
WAS SUPERVISOR AND
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN

DR.. C. r. Massey died at his home at
Spotsylyania Thursday night oisclerosis
OF the liver. after an illness oil several
months, aged 40 years. -,
The deceased was the son oil Mr.. A. W.
Massey, OF Spotsylvanis, was one oil the
most prominent physicians OF Spotsyl-
vania, chairman OF the Board OF super
visors and chairman OF the Democratic
Executive committee. He was a mem
Der OF the b. Z. Elks, No. $40, oil TINS
eitv. and of Massaponax Lodge, No.
295. |. 0. o. f. He was popular
with his people and active in what ne
conceived to be the interest OF his people.
A member Of the Methodist church, he was
always foremost in its work. His widow
was Miss luez Colbert, daughter OF the
late Treasurer Richard W. Colbert, and
sister Of Mr.. Lucien K. Colbert, OF Spot.
sylvania; MIR. Chastaine W. Colbert, oil
Guineys. and Mr.. j. b. Colbert. OF this
city He leaves besides his widow, three
children. two daughters. Misses Mary
and Louise. and an infant son. Inc
family and friends will meet at his late
residence Saturday morning at 10 clock
and the remains will be taken to the
old homestead in upper SpotsylVanla'
where services will be held by Rev. Dr.
Geo H. Ray and the interment made IN
the family hurying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
HkYES-pITTS

Miss Nancy Pitts and Thomas Mex.
HAYES were married Wednesday at the
nome 81 the bride in Huntington, W.
Va. Rev. j. w. Herring officiating The
bridesmaids were Miss Rachael Hayes,
sister OF the groom; Miss Dora Hall, OF
Coyington; Miss Cloyde Harvey, and
Miss Sadie Hart. OF Pari', KY, all gowp-
ed In white embroidered nets with lace
geruiture. smilax cOroDet and carried
white ribbon wreathed In smilax. The
groom. with bis best man, Robert
Hayes. met the bride with her uncle, Dr.
f : Burlington, at the altar. The brlde
wore an exquisite gown Oi soft white
satin. the rich bodice formed OF point de
Alencon. About her throat were ropes
of pearls and pear heart, the git OF the
groom Her tulle veil was caught by o
cbaplet Of orange blossoms and the
bridal bouquet was huge bunch oil val
lev lilies Trained In ferns. The maid OF
honor. Miss Sallie Lyell Tapsoott. Of
Fredericksburg, was lovely In her gown
OF blue liberty satin with lace trimmings
and a touch Of gold that added charm
She carried white chrysanthemums
After the ceremony an elegant supper
was served.
Among the gifts were an elegant silver
service from DR.. and Mrs. E. 5. Buffing
ton and q silver chest presented by the
Qroom's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes
| loit for an extended trip and on their re-
turn will make their home In Hunting
ton.
Among the guests was Mrs. A. d. Tap
scott. Of this city, an aunt OF the bride.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
PRESIDENT IN ORANGE COUNTY
Visits Montpelier" M1dson's Oh Home,
Thanksgiving Day

President Roosevelt took u tiip into
Virginia rhauksgis Day, going q
Montpelier. in Orange county, 10 pay a
visit To the home Of former President
James Madison. This house i nos oc-
cupied is Mr VIM Dupont, who inter
tanned tie Presidential party. With ths
President and Mrs Roosevelt were Niss
Ethel. Archie and Quiutiu, Representa-
tive and Mrs. Nicholas Long worth,
Suraeon-General aud Mrs RiXry aud
Assistant Attorney General aud Mrs.
Cooley. The party made the trip IN a
special car attached to the . O'Clock
train over the southern railway. The
party was met ut Montpelier station 10y
Mr. Dupont aud taken IN carriages to
the mansion.
The President was interested IN look
ing over the house, IN which there are
many antiques II has, a. far as posi-
BILE. been kept a. when occupied by Mr..
Madison. The grave q Mr. Madison,
was visited. alter which the party re-
turned u the station aud began the trip
back to Washington. Luncheon was
served on the trip homeward. The
party was b ok IN Westinghouse 1 pm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
BULLOCK
Married In Washington.

Summit. Va, Nov. 2Sth, 1907.
The most attractive social function oil
this place and season was the reception
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Blsnton, given
in honor OF their brother, Mr.. Walter b..
Bullock, and his bride. nee Miss Mary L.
sullivan, OF fredericksburg, who were
married in Washington at the Howard
House, on November 9th. by DR.. Mener.
Of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev.
Decatur Edwards, OF Fredericksburg
MIR. T. L. Bullock and Miss Maud Sulll-
van attended the couple as best man and
maid of honor, respectively. Alter the
ceremony the bridal party returned, ar
irving at the Summit at I p. m, to find
an elegant supper provided consisting OF
all the Injuries and delicacies to be had
at this season, which were generously
dispensed in old time Virginia style by
the gracious host and hostess.
The guests were the many relatives
and intimate friends OF the family. who
testified their regard for the couple by a
large display Of beautiful and useful
presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bullock will make their
home for the present with Mr.. aud Mrs.
BlautOn. at Summit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
KING GEORGE PERSONALS

King George c. II Va. Nov. %, 1907
Miss Lucy Lewis il visiting friends in
Baltimore and Washington.
Mrs Yanhauter, who has been visiting
friends in Pennsylvania. has returned.
Mrs. Strother Jones, Of Roanoke, who
has been visiting his father Mr.. J. Ftz
Jones, has returned.
Me.srs Frank TAYLOR and Vim 7.
Smith have returLel from trip to the
Exposition.
Mlss Mary Morris. Of Washington, 4
visiting Miss Marie Doherty.
Mr.. Allen Smith has returned from q
visit to friends In Washington.
Miss frankie Arnold is visiting friends
I'm Portsmouth.
Mrs. h r.. Stuart, who has been visit
Ing friends In Washington aud Ale1an'
drla. mas returned TO Cedar Grove.
Rev. Is. T. Turner held services In st
johns p. H. Church Thanksgiving
morning A. ll:30
Sir. and Mrs. VIM F. Randolph, oI
T,enton. \. j, are visiting his mother
Mrs. A. > R)bb.
Mr.. end Mrs. Beverley jenkins have
rented out their farm aud gone to Wash
ingtln TO reside
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
THE SIBtsY TENT CASE
Ms Helen S. White. Of This City, Hopeful Of Sc
cuInR Largo Sum From Congress

Mrs. Helen sibey White, daughter o.
the late Gen. Henry II. Sibey, OF the Con
iederete army. appeared before u. :
Commissioner for the Court Of Claims IN
Washington Tuesday with several Other
witnesses, and was examined in chief 10y
her counsel, W. Is Matthews. formerly
of Tappshannock, Va, and cros,-e1-
amned on the part OF the United States
by Chas. +. hincneiO,, one Ui the assist
ants To the Attorney General OF the
UaitrG states.
This cage j. one which has been pend.
ing Tor many Year,, IN fact ever since
1871, and grows out Oi the manuiactu' I
and use during the Civil war by the
United states OF a certain tent invented
by Gen. Sibley before the war known hs
the sible; tent The amount involved ID
about $4,000.
A number OF prominent lawyers have
represented the Sibley heirs for many
years, but until the last T. sslon II T. n
Qress no action has be,n taken whict
proved successful
At the last session Mr. Mathews had
the case referred toCourto ~ tlaims undeI
the Tucker Act FOR finding OF facts. AID
he i now pressing for early action by
the court, after which he will have 10 20
To Congress again for an appropriation
Mr.. Matthews has won many important
cn~es, notably the one OF Mrs Flora A
Dafliog. of Massachusetts. who. just OF
the breaking out Of the Civil war. mar
ried young Confederate office, who wa.
killed while attempting To run tn,
blockade with load Of cotton to Ber
muda Mrs Darling. in returning to
the North under q flag Of truce, was
arrested. thrown 10 prison, her trunk
j.welry aud money cond-ceted. After
81 years OF iruitess endeayor, she re
tained Mr. Mathews, who finally recover
ed her money at the hands OF Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
CAROLINE
Nolss Personals, Etc.
Bowling Green. Va, NOs. 2i

Bowling Green, Va, N0s p.
br. J. ". McCown, Of Richmond,
former pastor, preached IN Calvary Dap
fiat church Sunday morning. Owing tu
inclement weather there were no services
at night.
Mr. A. b. Chandler has again returned
from Baltimore, where he went Tor med
teal attention.
Mr.C. +. Knopf. Of Pennsylvania, Is
at the Lawn" to spend several months.
Mr.. 4. &. Mcncure continues very III ~
hts home here.
Misses Mabel aud Lima Perkins. two
students at the Seminary, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with their schoolmate.
Miss nes,ie Dunn, near Baghy.
DR.. ". l. Broaddu- has returned from
visit to relatives IN King and Queen
county. ~,
All the schools will observe Thanks-
giving and holiday will be given.
Misses Blanche Coghill and Mary Gar
nett have return, d from a visit To Ieia-
tlyes In Richmond.
DIR. John ". Winston, OF NoTolk, 10
here. having been summoned To the bed
side Of Mr.. K G., Moncure.
Rev. and Mrs T. J.. Busby Ieit today
for their new home In Urbanna. Mr.
Busby has served the Methodist church
here for two years and has made many
friends The best wishes OF all 20 WIN
them To their new field.
Misses Florence aud Helen Broaddua
spent Monday In Richmond.
Mr.. W. c. Boyd, 81 Richmond, was
guest this week OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. a.
Coghill.
Mas Kate Rollins, OF Stafford, Is
spending this week with her sister, Mrs
h. g. Coghill.
DIR. J. n. McManaway spent portion
OF last week in Petersburg where he OIL
hciated at the marriage OF bis niece, Niles
NcNauaway OF that city
Mrs. + W Chandler, who has been
sick at her home. is greatly improved.
Mrs Sallis Anderson and daughter,
Miss Linda. have gone to Georgia 10
spend the winter.
Miss Louisa Haines. who has been at-
tending Woman's College in Richmond
returned To her home here Saturday.
She was so much troubled with her eyes
che had to give up her studies tempor-
ariy.
Miss Lucy Voolfolk Is a guest q
friends IN Richmond.
Mrs.. T. Is. Gill aud Master Gascoiene
Moncure returned from Richmond trl-
day. y. In
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
VIRGINIA NEWS

The steamer RappAhannock OF the Viz
ginia oyster navy, was at Alex .nd la
Tuesday.
For Vigor, Louisa county. Milton II.
Turner has bean appointed postmaster,
vice n. L. Lacy, resigned.
Bids for the construction OF the new
government building at Portsmouth
have been opened. Richardson K Son,
Hampton, were the lowest bidder at
S64.734 The Highest bid was by a
Chicago party, SO, 975.
A verbal contract has been made Tor
the sale OF Me-. j. j. Payne's farm
near Elk Run, and contract written
which il presumably signed By this
time. The purchasers name is George
A. Eye.-W arrenton Virginan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
THANKSGIVING
Gsusial Observance Of the Day Hsrs-SsTcss
at the Churches. Etc,

Thanksgiving morning opened with a
slightly overcast sky, but the teinpera
ture was around 40. The huntsmen
were out early aud there was general
scramble for tle fields and woods. Inc
banks, city pbstofiice and nearly every
store were closed and employers and EN-
ployes had on their best clothes.
Union services OF St. Georges and
Trinity churches were held at St
Georges. the services at IL O'Clock con
Quoted by Rev. II. II. Barber; while at
the Baptist church union services oil the
Methodist, Presby terrain, Baptist ana
Christian churches We're held, conducted
by Rev. ]. II. Henderite
The public schools were closed. In
fact there was ~ general a suspension oil
business as could be.
Large congregations attended the
services at both churches. There was u
general homecoming and families were
reunited for the day over the dinner,
which il one OF the chief features oil
Thanksgiving. ,
In the afternoon many attended the
football game between Fredericksburg
College and Richmond Howitzers team.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
A GOOD Joke ON
ATTORNEY LEE J. GRAVES

A few weeks ago Attorney Lee j..
Graves. of this city, went on IA legal bus,
mess trip To West Virginia. As Il well
known Mr. Graves is not drinking man
and never touches liquor except medicln-
ally: but when he goes on an extended
trIp there is always a small flask put IN
his valise While sitting in the ladies
coach reading newspaper stalwart
West Virginian came in from the smoker
and in an excited manner said to Mt.
Graves: There is man nearly dead IN
the next car and will die II be does not
get some whiskev" MIR Graves could
not open that satchel fast enough aud
handed out the flask. Partly from sus-
picion and partly from interest IN the
supposed sick mar, Mr.. G. got. up and
went into the smoker. This sight met
his gaze-three men standing by the
water cooler empting the flask. Inc
principal actor in the case said with o
wink TO Mr. 6: 81 spotted you. old man.
| knew You were either q Methodist
preacher or Baptist deacon"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
MARRIAGES

K Marks and Mrs Lou Scott were
married at l-leton' the home Of the
groom. in Richmond county. Wednesday,
Rev. George N Connolly Off cisting.
At Methodist church at Markham, Eau
qnier county, Wednesday, Miss Edith
Virginia Green, daughter of james K
Green, was married to James Tulloss
Jones, OF Baltimore, by Rev. Frank A.
Strother, Of Fairfax, assisted by Rev. j.
M. Kline. The maid OF honor was Miss
Mary Phillips. OF Alexandria. VIM. +.
Mckay, OF Baltimore. was best man.
The announcement OF the marriage oil
Eugene Fallin. son Of Thomas II. Fallin,
Of Coan. Northumberland county to Mis-:
Mary Ida Thomas, formerly oiNorthum-
berland, has just been made. The cere-
mony took place in EIicott City, Nd
Oct 10, aud until few days ago the
marriage was kept secret. Since re-
turning from the bridal tour Mr.. Fallin
has been attending to his duties as
partner t. bis father in mercantile bust.
ness at Coan, while his bride remained
in Baltmore.-The Echo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
FELL FROM FREIGHT TRAIN
AND LEG CUT OFF

young man fell from the top 81 q
freight train on the Il. +. X 7. Il r.
near Summit, Wednesday, and the wheels
Of the car passed over one lex. cutting II
off between foot and knee and managing
the other foot. lie was picked up snd
nut on the passenger train, which ar
rived here at 1919. When tasen TO the
Mary Washington Hospital he was I'M
conscious. Drs. Doggett and hales at
tended him. From papers on bis person
il seems he is Ward Breese. OF Gladstone,
Michigan, presumed TO be tramp, and
L. Ia yaora old
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
Richmond, Fredericks'
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Aug 5, 1907.
I.oaro fredericksburg Northbound.

Iaave fredericksburg Northbound.
COS a. m. daily except Sunday. Make
local stops on signal .;,,nal al
Sol a. m. daily. Stops on sigma, a
Occoouan, LOrtOn, francohia gu Iat ~
only. Stops at Alexandra W "'
passens daily Stops at Alexandria
so'5o . -, daily. Makes local stops
Us y m daily except Sunday stops
a, ga A,sN "a M daily except Sunday. Makes
7:S5 D. m. Sundays only. Makes Local
$50 p. m. daily. Stops at Alexandria
1909 p. IN. daily. Stops at Alexan'
dria.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
500 a. IN. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
and at Milford Sundays only.
eos a. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
S:4S a. m. Sundays only. Makes loca
stops on signal.
1899 IA. m. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Milford and Ashland and
at boswell on signal.
12:49 p. IN. daily. Stops at
Summit, Guinea. Woodslane, Nil.
ford. Penola, Ruther Glen, boswell and
Ashland.
1:57 p. m. daily except Sunday. stops
on signal to take on passengers loi
points on G.. 4 O. Ry.
500 d. m. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. stops at Ashland, and at Dos
We'll to let oil passengers for c. x o. Ry.
GAS .. n. daily. Makes local stops Oh
signal.
1874 p. m. daily Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops ut boswell and Ashland
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives l1:l4 a. 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.
~ n r,tNT ND fl'ra tfia Nor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Rappahaunock Valley Agricult ural
and Mechanical Society will be held IN
the Mayors Office, in the city OF Freder-
icFsburg, on Tuesday, December 3rd,
1907, at | O'Clock.
The presidents annual report will be
submitted at this meeting officers Tor the
ensuing year elected and other business
transacted. Every stakeholder is urged
TO be present.
By order OF the Board OF Directors.
s. j. Quinn, Sec,
n22s5t n23l5t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
MONUMENT AT
HaMILT0A'S CROSSING

Struck with the appearance OF the
pile of granite by the road way OF the K.
+. & P. K. K. Just this side of Fredericks-
burg | have tried vainly to learn when
aud for what purpose it was erected
Will you inform met W. F.. }.
Col. f. T. D. Myers, late president OF
the road. combined in unusual degree
the qualities OF shrewd business man
with those Of the cultivated gentleman
He caused the erection OF this monument
1878, to commemorate, not one
special battle, but the battles about
fredericksburg. Its location wa
chosen for consplcuosness alone, and
there was no particular reference design
ed to the fight Of Hsmilton's Crossing
on the field OF which the pile stands
Times-Dispstch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
DANIELS STATEMENT

Senator Daniel Ia Richmond in connec-
ton with litigation in the United States
Court, was asked by the Star CORE
spondent regarding the reported break
with Colonel Bryan, in Washington
Tuesday afternoon, and he made a
statement, in which he virtually repudi-
ated the intimation that there was or
had been any friction with Bryan. He
said he and Bryan differed on come
political points, but that personally there
was no rupture OF relations. He said
that the two exchanged some little
bandinage, but that there was no foun
dalton for the impression that they had
parted except on the best OF terms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
KING GEORGE
Death Of aged Citizen. etc.
Ejge Hill, Va, Nov. 26tb, 1907.

Edge Hill, Va, Nov. 10Th, 1907.
Mr. VIM. Page. an aged citizen OF Edge
Hill, died in Washington. He passed
away Nov 18th. His body was brought
To King George Funeral services were
conducted 10y Rev II Ii. Zones, at Han.
over Baptist church. A large number Of
friends aud relatives were present IN
terment by the side OF his wife in the
church yard. Mir Page was about eighty
years old. He served in the Civil war
He il survived by five sons, Messrs. llar-
Ian, WIN, and Richard Page, Of King
George county; Cary Page, Of Washing.
ton; Charley Pogo, Of Wyoming, aud one
daughter Mrs. r. =. Huffman, of King
Ge ip-, twenty-five grandchildren and
thirteen great grandchildren
Mr. ! X Baker, Of Edge Hin il erect
ing large barn near h.s store Harlan
Psge IL contractor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
THE TRINITY PROGRAM

In our report Of the Trinity entertain
ment at the Opera House on Tuesday
night the name OF Miss Alice q. Cole was
inadvertently omitted from the list OF
soloists taking part. Miss Cole sang a
beautiful solo with fiue effect. The num-
Der was much enjoyed and applauded
by the audience. Mrs. Mary Quinn Hicks
was the gifted accompsnistior Miss Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
vIRGINIAN IS MISSING
Alexander Morris, Of RssdsllIe, Disappears at
Atlantic City.

A telegram from Atlantic City states
that Alexander Morris, of Reedville, Va,
arrived there Saturday, accompanied by
bis wife, and two hours later went out
for walk and has not been seen since,
De has been i'll for some Cine from nerv-
Gus trouble, and Mrs. Morris fears be has
committed suicide.
Morris is q wealthy man andconnected
with the Menhaden Fisheries Company
He was seut to the University OF Penn
sylvania Hospital at Philadelphia by his
physician to be treated for nervous
disease. He was sent from the hospital
Saturday to convalesce 10 Atlantic City
The aid Of the local police department
has been called in to find the missing
man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
THREE KILLED BY TRAIN

Three negroes on Stanton River
bridge. Southern Railway, south oil
I.ynchburg, were killed Thanksgiving
Day by train No. 81. This is the same
traiu which q year ago ran into the real
End Of No 80 near Lawyers, killing Pres
ident Spencer, Of the Southern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
PRIZES FOR v. P. |.

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute has
been awarded by the exposition author
tiles a diploma Of gold medal Tor
equipment and instruction in technical
education;" one for method Of produc-
ing. Transporting and distributing pure
milk" and one Tor method and illustra-
ton of instruction in dairyiog and eco
nomic entomology"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-30
CORPORATION COURT
Case Decided In let's FN0.

The case of the Commonwealth vs.
Theodore Jett occupied the entire day Oh
the Corporation court Wednesday, Judge
j. T. Goolrick, presiding. Ar. Jett was
charged with obtaining lumber from MI
o. ID. Foster under false pretenses.
After hearing the evidence and argu-
ment by counsel the jury retired 10 1T
room. but returned in few minutes
with a verdict OF not guilty.