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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

The Counts Nalet-Permit me to In
form you, sir. that In six months you
have spent 23.S47 francs and 40 cen
times. The Count-Really? | wonder
what | bought for those - centlmes?-
Sourlre.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
Blessed Privilege.

Daughter-What do you ask OF mel
That shall marry Mr. Richhouse. that
old fool? Never. ! hate him, | loathe
him, Mother-But. dear child. you can
tell him all that as soon as you are
married to him.-Fliegende Batter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

The first English breech of promise
action was tried in 1I52; the first
French action OF q similar kind In 1891.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
More Trouble With the language.

Hes ii steady drinker. isn't he?'
"He's a drlnker. all right but he's
never y."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
JUDICIAL SALE
OF VALUABLE
Orange County Farm
with magnificent original
growth timber thereon.

As spscinl commissioner OF the Circuit
court of Orange county. Va, in the
chAncery cause OF j. Clinton Graves IT
al ". Waiter K Graves, 10y direction Of
decree therein OF date March 2jih, 1907,
/ will oiirr Tor sale, at public auction. on
tie premises. subject To confirmation of
the court, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
THE WINDY MONTH

of March il here. This II
the month Of all months
when the Anticipated
merchant Of city, town
or hamlet blows about
the greatest stock and
the lowest prices on
earth. when the papers
nre iull Of heart-rending
tales Ui buyers securing
markets OF the earth
without Pearline or
Snpplip" for unheard Of
bargains. when stories
of great depression ia
financial circles have en-
nhlrd some merchants 10
rush 10 the Rescue OF
some great wholesale
house and by using n
lew dollars OF instant
cash saved the whole
saler from going To the
wall. Truly, March il Il
month of wind. We
don't Use any in our
business. We will open
Our new
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

This grandly bred young horse will
make the season OF 1907 at
BoScobel Stock Farm
in the county OF Stafford, about four
miles from Fredericksburg, Va.

He is hall brother to Tommy Atkins,
Trumpet. Maxine Gomez. TroRan,
David II and the great colt Electioneer,
winner Of tho $4,000 Futurity of 1906
Quorum and his half brothers have won
upward Oi 500, 600 on the turf.
Quesal, his dam, il ranked among the
great Brood Mares Of America.
Sire-Dr. McBry(e he by Imp. Galore,
he by Galopin, win Ter OF the English
Derby. and sire Of the great st. Simon.
lst. Dam-Quesal, by Himyar. 2nd.
Queen Ban, bv Imp. King Ban. Bird.
War Rel, by War Dance.
Quorum is a stoutly made young stall
lion. dark bay with black points, stand
ing over 15H hands and weighing about
LOO los. He is q powerfully built
horse OF great bone and substance and
has beautiful head and neck. He comes
Of "A family Of large, big-boned horses
and should transmit these qualities to
his get
This is a most desirable horse TO breed
20. and il an exceptional opportunity
for the breeders oi this section OF Vir-
ginia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
Monday, April 20, 1907,

at , o'clock, midday. the fDllowing real
estate. That magnificent farm known
~ Spring Forest home place OF Lewis
Graves. deceased, lately owned 10y
Thomas t.. Graves and j. Clinton Graves,
Containing auOHt ji3's acres of iand, sit
uatc in Orange county. Va, adjoining
the lands 81 d. ~ Frazer. Crenshaw and
Others. Upon this land there Is large
quantity OF fine OAK and pine timber oi
original growth. improvements consist
oi large. comfortable, twO-stOry frame
dwelling and all necessary Outbulldings
usually found upon such farms.
Terms-llalf cash, balance IN twelve
months. or all cash at option Of pur-
chaser, deferred payment 10 bear later
est from date OF sale and secured 10y re-
tention oi title TIL whole purchase money
j. paid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
Rp j Graves
Special Commissioner,
SpOtsNIvAnln. Va.

j. Clinton Graves 1t ais. plaintiffs, vs..
Walter K Graves defendant
I'm the Clerk : office of the Circuit coui [
OF Orange county, va. I. E. W. Wool
folk. clerk of the said court. do hereby
certify that the bond required Of Lee D..
Graves. special commissioner. by decree
% March 10Th, 1901, in said cause, has
teen duly executed. Given under my
hand a. clerk oi the sand court March
2Ith. 1901
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
" W,,
NllTIl'E

At same time and plsc- ~ above the
/ flowing personal property will be sold
for cash 10 the highest bidder: Four
good work m les : cows. Il calves, -
hogs. wagons 81 glr turn plows, 3 dou-
hlrshovcl plow- > 2-hur.e Flows, , hat
rows. cider mill. WHEAT drill, ! Me
Cormick mower IN good repair, lot OF
wagon aud pillow harness.. lot OF forks,
hoes etc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

CARRY THE LARGEST AND MOST COM
PLETE STOCK OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

ATTORNEY for j Clinton Graves,
And Stanley H. Graves.
Executor of Thomas T. Graves. DEED.
ms 81 "
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO. 5.

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Villas County, Wisconsin,:
The petition of the Chippewa Lumber
& Boom Company respectfully repre-
sents:
First: That it is a domestic corpora
ton, organized under the laws of the
state of Wisconsin.
Second: That said corporation is the
owner in fee simple, subject to outstand-
ing land contract, of the southwest quar-
ter, of the southwest quarter or lot
No one % in section No. twelve 02) in
township No. forty-three (43) north OF
range No. seven CD east, lying in said
Third: That in the year 1890 said de-
scribed land was owned by the Missis-
sppi River Logging Company, who con-
veyed the same by warranty deed In l9o2
Fourth: That said land was assessed
for taxation by the proper officers of
the town of Eagle River for the year ar
year was paid by said Mississippi River
Logging Company on the 9th day of
January, 1891 as appears from, receipt
of Eagle River, on file in the office Of
the county clerk of said county.
Fifth: That notwithstanding said pay
ment the county treasurer of said county
in May, 1891. by error and mistake sold
said land for taxes of said year $780,
and issued thereon a tax certificate; be-.
said year 1891, covering said southwest
quarter of the southwest quarter or Lot
No. one Cd in section No. twelve 12) in
township No. forty-three (43) north Of
range No. seven CD east.
Sixth: That thereafter: and on july
25th, 1894, the county clerk of said coun-
ty made and issued to the holder of said
certificate, to-wit one Kate Pier. a tax
deed of said land. which deed was duly
recorded in the office of the register of
deeds of said county in volume l of
Deeds page 121, on the End day of Au-
gust, 1894
Seventh: That said tax deed is void,
a cloud upon the title of petitioner to
said land.
Wherefore your petitioner prays that
said tax deed be cancelled by resolution
of your honorable body. and that the
amount paid for said certificate and the
issuance and recording of said deed be
refunded to the holder of said deed upon
delivery of the same for cancellation.
CHIPPEWA LUMBER & ROOM
COMPANY,
By VIM. Irvine
Secretary.
State of Wisconsin. Chippewa County, S.
William Irvine being first duly sworn,
says that he is the secretary of petition
pany and is authorized to, and does
make this verification for and in its be-
half. That he has read the above and
foregoing petition and knows the con-
tents thereof. and that the same is true
VIM IRVINE.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18TH day of November, A. D. 1906
(Notarial seal.) T. J. Common.
Notary Public. Wisconsin.
My commission expires January 18th,
1907.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO. 4.

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Villas County, Wisconsin:
The petition of the Mississippi River
Logging Company respectfully repre-
SentS:
First: That it is a foreign corpora
ton, organized under the laws of the
state of Iowa.
Second: That said corporation is the
owner, in fee simple. subject to outstand-
ing land contract of the southeast quar-
ter of the southeast quarter and lot No.
two % of section No. thirty-five $3.50
in township No. forty-three (43) north of
range No, seven CD east, lying in said
Villas county.
Third: That in the year 1889 said de-
scribed land was owned by w. j. Young
& Company, who conveyed the same by
warranty deed in 1898 to your petitioner
Fourth: In said year 1889 said lands
were situated in the town of Eagle
River. Oneida County, Wisconsin. That
said W. J. Young & Company were at
that time the owners of large quantity
of land situated in the town of Eagle Riv-
er. and on the 10th day of January, 1890,
paid all taxes levied and assessed against
it for the year 1889 to the treasurer of
said town OF Eagle River, and received
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO. 8.

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Villas County, Wisconsin:
The petition of the Chippewa Lumber
& Boom Company respectfully repre-
First: That it is a domestic corpora
ton, organized under the laws of the
Second: That said corporation is the
owner in fee simple, subject to outStand-
ing land contract of the southeast quar-
ter of the southeast quarter or Lot No.
No. fortytwo 42) north of range No.
five go east, lying in said Villas county;
Third: That in the year 1885 sal said
consin River Land Company, who con-
veyed the same by warranty deed to the
Mississippi River Logging Log Company y
land to your petitioner.
Fourth: That said land was assessed
for taxation by the proper officers of the
town of Pine River for the year 1885, and
was paid by said Wisconsin River Land
Company on the goth day of August, 1886,
to the county treasurer of Lincoln Coun-
ty, Wisconsin, as appears by his receipt
No. $40 That such payment was made
under and by virtue of a resolution of
the county board of said Lincoln County,
mise and settle unpaid taxes on these
and other lands, and said county treas
urer recited in said receipt No. $40 the
fact that said payment was made pursu-
ant to said resolution
Fifth: That Notwithstanding such
payment. and thereby the cancellation of
the certificate of sale of said land. issued
by the county treasurer of said Lincoln
County in May, 1886, the county clerk
of Oneida County. by error and mistake
issued to the holder of said certificate:
Thomas H. Alexander, a tax deed of said
land. bearing date June 18th, 1889 which
deed was duly recorded in the office of
the register of deeds of said county on
the 18th day of June, 1889, and there
after transcribed to Villas County. and
being recorded in volume F of Deeds, at
page 256 of said Villas county records.
Seventh: That said tax is void, and
the same and the record thereof is
cloud upon the title of petitioner to said
lands.
Wherefore. Your petitioner prays that
50 id tax deed be cancelled by resolution
amount paid for said certificate and the
legal interest and charges incident to the
issuance and recording of said deed be
refunded to the holder of said deed upon
CHIPPEWA LUMBER AND ROOM
COMPANY,
BY VIM. Irvine,
Secretary.
State of Wisconsin, Chippewa County, SIS.
William Irvine, being first duly sworn,
says that he is the secretary of petition
err the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Com
pany, and is authorized to and does make
this verifcation for and in it's behalf.
That he has read the above and fore
thereof, and that the same is true to his
own knowledge.
VIM. IRVINE.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
22d day Of November, A. D. 1906.
Notary Public. Wisconsin.
My commission expires January 18th,
1907.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO. 6.

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Villas County, Wisconsin:
The petition of the Mississippi River
Logging Company, respectfully repre-
SentS:
First: That it is a foreign corporation,
organized under the laws of the state OF
Second: That said corporation is the
owner in fee simple, subject to outstand-
ing land contract, of the southwest quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of section
No. thirty-six $3.50 in Township No.
forty three (43) north of range No. five
(5) east lying in said Villas county.
Third: That said land was assessed for
taxation by the proper officer of the town
of Minocqua for the year 1896, and the
tax levied thereon for said year was paid
by petitioner on the 29th day of Deem
Der 1896. as appears from receipt No.
233 of the town treasurer of the town of
Minocqua on file in the office of the
county clerk of said county.
Fourth: That, Notwithstanding said
payment, the county treasurer of said
county in May, 1897, by error and mistake,
sold said land for taxes of said year 1896,
and issued thereon tax certificate, be-
wear 1897 covering said southwest quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of section
No. thirty-siX 1850 in township No. for
tv-three (43) north of range No. five go
east.
Fifth: That thereafter. and on June
4th, 1900 the county clerk of said coun-
ty made and issued to the holder of said
certificate the Home Investment Com
pany. of Ashland, Wisconsin. a tax deed
of said land which deed was duly re-
corded in the office of the register Of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO. 10.


To the Honorable Board of Supervisors Of
Villas County, Wisconsin:
The petition of the Mississippi River
Logging Company respectfully represents:
First: That it is a foreign corporation.
organized under the laws OF the state
of Iowa.
owner, i'll fee simple. subject to outstand-
ing land contract, of the southeast quar-
ter of the southeast quarter of section
forty-on one (41 north of range No. seven
Cd east, lying in said Villas county.
Third That in the year 1888 said de-
scribed land was owned by w. j. Young
warranty deed in 1898 to your petitioner.
Fourth: That said land was assessed
for taxa4 On by the officers OF the
and the tax levied thereon for said year
was paid by w. j. Young & Company on
the 8th day Of January, 1899, as appears
from receipt No. Ill and 112 and 1l3 OF
the town treasurer of the town of Eagle
River, on file in the Office Of the county
clerk of said county.
ment, the county treasurer of said coun-
ty in May, 1889, by error and mistake,
sold said land ,for, taxes of said year
cate, being certificate No. -. for the
sale of said year 1899, covering said
southeast quarter of the southeast quar-
in township No. forty-one (4D north of
range No. seven Cd east.
Sixth: That thereafter and on May
25th, 1892, the county clerk of said coun-
ty made and issued to the holder of said
certificate, the Wisconsin River Land
Company, Of Eau Claire Wis assignee
of J. E. Salisbury, a tax deed of said
land, which deed was duly recorded in the
office of the register of deeds of said
county in volume F, page 140, on said
25th day of May, 1892.
Seventh: That said tax deed is void,
and the same and the record thereof is a
cloud upon the title of petitioner to said
lands.
Wherefore, your petitioner prays that
of your honorable body, and that the
amount paid for said certificate and the
legal interest and charges incident to the
issuance and recording of said deed be
refunded to the holder of said deed upon
delivery of the same for cancellation.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER LOGGING co,
By E. L. Ainsworth,
General Manager
State Of Wisconsin, Chippewa County-ss
b. L. Ainsworth. being first duly sworn
says that he is the general manager for
the state of Wisconsin. of petitioner the
Mississippi River Logging Company, and
is authorized to and does make this
verifcation for and in it's behalf That
he has read the above and foregoing pc
titiOn and knows the contents thereof
and that the same is true to his own
knowledge.
E. L. AINSWORTH.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of November A. D. 1905.
T. J. CONNOR.
(Notarial SeaD Notary Public,
Wisconsin.
Ny commission expires January 18TH
1907.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO, 2,

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Villas County. Wisconsin:
The petition of the Mississippi River
Logging Company respectfully repre-
Septs:
First: That it is a foreign corporation.
organized under the laws of the state OF
Iowa.
Second: That said corporation is the
owner in fee simple, subject to outstand-
ing land contract, Of the southeast quar-
ter of the northeast quarter of section
No. twenty-five CPD in township No.
forty-two (42) north of range No. six co
east, lying in said Villas County.
Third: That in the year 1888 said de-
Scribed land was owned by the Wisconsin
River Land Company, who conveyed the
same by warranty deed in 1892 to your
petitioner.
Fourth That said land was assessed
for taxation by the proper officers of the
town of Eagle River for the year 1888,
and the tax levied thereon for said year
January, 1889, as appears from receipt
No. 12S of the town treasurer of the town
OF Eagle River, on file in the office of the
county clerk of said county.
Fifth: That Notwithstanding said pay
ment, the county treasurer of Oneida
county in May, 1889, by error and mis-
take, sold said land for taxes of said year
1883. and issued thereon a tax certificate.
being certificate No 1907 for the sale of
said year 1889 covering said southeast
quarter of the northeast querter of sec
ton No. twenty-five (22) in Township
No. Fortytwo (42) north of range No.
six (6) east.
Sixth: That thereafter, and on May
26th. 1892, the county clerk of Oneida
county made and issued to the holder of
said certificate. Thomas w. Spence, a tax
deed Of said land, which deed was duly
recorded in the office of the register of
deeds Of said county on the 26th day of
May. 1892. and thereafter transcribed
70 WAS County, and being recorded in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO. 7.

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Villas County, Wisconsin:
The petition Of the reaests ~
First: That it is foreign corpora
ton organized under the laws OF the state
of Iowa.
owner in fee simple subject to 6 outst atior,
ing land contracts of the Sc Sc section
&c. township AZ north, range east IN
said Villas county.
Third: That in the year 1897 said land
was owned by your petitioner.
Fourth: That said land was assessed
for taxation by the proper officers Oh
the town of Minocqua for the year 1897
and the tax levied thereon for said year
was paid by petitioner to treasurer of the
said town of Minocqua on the 7th day OF
receipt of said town treasurer No. 15S.
Fifth: That notwithstanding said pay
ment, the county treasurer OF SAID county
in May, 1898, by error and mistake, s soa1
said land for taxes of said year 1891
and issued thereon tax certificate. be-
ing certificate No. S18 for the sale OF
said year 1898 covering said SEA sEH
section &c. township AZ north range b
Sixth: That thereafter and on June
list, 1901, the county clerk OF said county
certificate, the Home Investment Com.
pany, of Ashland. Wis, a tax deed OF
said land which deed was duly recorded
in the office of the register OF deeds OF
on page 80.
Seventh: That said tax deed is void
and the same and record thereof is a
cloud upon the title of petitioner of said
lands.
Wherefore, Your petitioner prays that
said tax deed be cancelled by resolution
of your honorable body. and that the
amount paid for said certificate and the
legal interest and charges incident to
the issuance and recording of said deed
be refunded to the holder of said deed
upon delivery of the same for cancella-
MISSISSIPPI RIVER LOGGING
COMPANY,
By E. L. Ainsworth,
General Manager.
State of Wisconsin. Chippewa County. SIS.
E. L. Ainsworth being duly sworn, says
that he is the General Manager for
the State of Wisconsin of petitioner the
Mississippi River Logging Co., and is
authorized to and does make this vert-
fication for and in it's behalf. That he
has read the above foregoing petition
and knows the contents thereof. and that
the same is true of his own knowledge.
E. L. AINSWORTH.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of November, A D. 1906.
(Notarial sealD T. ]. CONNOR.
Notary Public. Wisconsin,
My commission expires January 18TH
1907.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22
PETITION NO. 8.
To the Honorable Board of Supervise

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Villas County, Wisconsin:
The petition of the Chippewa Lumber
& Boom Company respectfully repre-
sents:
First: That it is a domestic corpora
ton, organized under the laws of the
Second: That said corporation is the
owner in fee simple, subject to outstand-
ing land contract, of lot No. five 60 and
lot No. six CO. in section No; seven CD.
township No. forty three (43) north of
range No eight go east lying in said
Villas county.
scribed lands were owned by the Missis-
sippi River Logging Company who con-
Veyed the same by warranty deed in 1902
to your petitioner
for taxation by the proper officers of the
town of Russell for the year 1884 and the
tax levied thereon for said year was paid
by said Mississippi River Logging Com
pany on the 10th day of JANUARY, 1885,,
as appears from receipt No. 50 & SO of
the town treasurer of the town of Rus
SELL on file in the office of the county
clerk of said county.
Fifth: That notwithstanding said pay
ment the county treasurer of said county
in May, 1885, by error and mistake, sold
said land for taxes of said year 1884, and
issued thereon tax certificates being GER
tificate No. $500 & 1901 respectively for
the sale of said year 1885, covering said
lot No. five CO and lot No. six 16) in
W
ty-three (43) north of range No. eight
90 east
Sixth: That thereafter, and on May
21st 1888, the county clerk of said conn
ty made and issued to the holder of said
certificate to-wt one Edwin Hyde, as
signee, a tax deed of said land, which
deed was duly recorded in the office of
the register of deeds of said county in
volume C of Deeds page 448, on said 21st
dav of May, 1888
Seventh: That said tax deed is void
and the same and the record thereof is
cloud upon the title of petitioner to said
lands.
Wherefore, Your petitioner prays that
said tax deed be cancelled by resolution
amount paid for said certificate and the
legal interest and charges incident to
the issuance and recording of said deed
be refunded to the holder of said deed
upon delivery of the same for cancella-
ton
CHIPPEWA LUMBER & BOOM
COMPANY,
By VIM. Irvine
William Irvine being first duly sworn
says he is the secretary of petitioner
Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company
and is authorized to and does make this
verifcation for and in it's behalf. That
he has read the above and foregoing pc
tition and knows the contents thereof
and that the same is true to his own
knowledge
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of November, A. d. 1906
(Notaral seal.) T. J. Common.
My commission expires January 18TH
1907
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-22

The following is the report of the COM
mittee on illegal taxes.
To the County Board of Supervisors Of
Villas County, Wisconsin,:
Gentlemen
Your committee On illegal tax claims
beg leave to report, that they have ex-
amined the following claims referred to
them and recommend that they be al
lowed, disallowed or disposed of as set
forth in the schedule hereto annexed and
the amounts charged back to the differ
ent towns in which the lands are sit
uated.
Dated Eagle River, Villas County. Dec
18th, 1906.
DELBERT HANKIN, Chairman,
MART HIRZEL,
E. n. SMITH,
FRANCIS BREEST.