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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
SOMETHING PRACTICAL
AND REAL IN ROAD MAKING

The efforts of the Star aud Free Lance
in the direction OF improving the roads
OF the counties contiguous 20 Frederlcks-
burg have apparently borne fruit in "A
practical way MFR James o. Lee, chair
man of the board of supervisors OF Stall
ford county. came 10 fredericksburg to-
day TO meet MIR. Charles II. Hurkamp
and other subscribers 10 "a fund for the
purpose of commencing at the Free
Bridge aud extending several miles into
Stafford county on the White Oak road
for the improvement OF said road. The
amount subscribed 10y the merchants
and Others in fredericksburg, who were
only canvassed by Mr.. Hurkamp aud MIR.
Purvis for about ten minutes, exceeded
$500.
Mr.. Lee. rs our citizens are aware, II "a
practical man, and he said 10 Mr.. Hur-
kamp. YOU show 90 me what YOU can DO
and will endeavor 20 have the county
| board duplicate your efforts Mr.. HLr
! kamp and Mr. Purvis showed what they
could do. and Mr.. Lee guaranteed that
/ his board. i'm so far a. he could influence
il. would meet them in their every effort
TO improve the roads of the county ol
| Stafford.
The work on the road named will be-
commenced as soon ~ the ground thawe
up from the present cold snap. Ii viii
be- undertaken by Mr. Lee and the Coun
" Board.
We may add that the subscribers Ia
the fund are W. T. Peyton. CONWAY Cor
don Il Garnett. Jno. NJ. " Green. Charles
/ II. Hurkamp. j. StAnsbury Wallace, W
| r. Deacon. w :. Embrey, MAYS 4 Gold
smith. ". d. Carter. j NJ Ashhy. Capt
Dan lee, George Puryis. Price Edwards
| and others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
TRAVIS BAGBY, OF CAROLINE, DEAD

Bowling Green, Va, Feb. II, 1907
Travis Bagby died this morning at
the home of his nephew, DR.. +. +. Butler
after an illness OF several months, in the
sixty-ninth year Of his age. He is sur
vjved by one sister Miss Mamie f..
Butler.
The deceased was born in King and
Queen county, but early in life moved to
this county. Mr. Travis was a Conied-
crate soldier and enlisted in Company X,
34th Va. Infantry, at Gloucester Point.
He bore the marks of honorable service,
having been wounded in a skirmish near
Petersburg, on May 7, 1864. He was a
member OF KillwinningErOsse Lodge OF
Masons No. 2,237, OF this place, and
will be inferred with Masonic ceremonies
tomorrow evening at three O'Clock IN
Lakewood cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
VIRGINIA NEWS

Its regarded as g ioregone conclusion
that State Librarian John r. Kennedy
will tender his resignation to the state
Library Board. Tbs Board will prooa,,
bly take month or two to consider ana
announce it's decision.
The Roanoke Railway and Electric
Company will build new power plant
to cost e225, 900.
A race riot is reported from ThsItonr
near Roanoke between Americans Oh
one side and Swedes and Italians on the
other.
For Cuckoo, Louisa county, Phil. A.
Barrett has been appointed postmaster,
vice Ivy Burnley removed.
A. B. Frissell. OF Henrico county, died
at Memorial Hospital, Richmond, from
effects OF wound caused by a plstol
4sid to have been fred after dance at
Gladstone by young man named hsr-
ris. They qusrreled about the music
and supper arrangements.
Robert C. Withers and Julia M.Jacobs,
both OF Psuauier Springs; Harry L.
Merry, East Falls Church, and Grace
MaIley, COlvin Run, were married 10
Washington Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule IN effect Jan. 9th. ~
LEAVE NORlawARD.

m
5o6 n m. daily. Stops on signal at
ncroonan Lorton and F'rancOniaS Sundays
only. Stops at Alexandria to discharge
sci q. m. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
1929 a. II. daily. Stops on signal al
Iceland, Brooke, Aqua. Wide Water,
Ried. Quantice. Cherry Hill, Freestone,
Negley. Occoquan, Lorton, Accotlnk,
Franconia, Seminary and Alexandria.
1892 M. daily except Sunday. stops
at Alexandria.
7.O2 D. IN. daily. Stops at Brooke,
Wide W ater, Quautico and Alexandria.
1000 D. IN. daily Stops az AleXan-
dria. Stops on signal at OccoQuan on
Sundays only.
Accommodation train from Richmond
arrives 500 p. m. daily except Sunday.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
COS A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich
mond accommodation. Makes all stops
$50 A. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal At Wide Water
Summit, Guinea, WOOdslane, Pc
nola, Rutherglen, Taylorsvine, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and at Alex
andria, Brooke, Milford. boswell and
Ashland daily.
9.53 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1929 p. NJ. daily, :. A. l.. train STOPS
on signal st Lortoh and Occoquan SUI
days only. and daily at AleNAnurls'
Ouantico. Milford, boswell and Ashland
5.26P. NJ. daily Atlantic Coast Lane
train. Stops at Alexandria and Ashland.
6.39P. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal
$50 P. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell
and Ashland.
Note-Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
e. e. cox Agent
WD. DUKE w. CCLP. ". p TAYLOR.
4sst. 10 Pres GeH Supt. Trat Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEOERACY
fredericksburg Chapter Has Set Good Example

The box from fredericksburg Chapter
Daughters OF the Coniederacy to The
Home for Needy Confederate Women
was sent TO Richmond Friday. II is
gratifying 10 see how this Offering ap.
peaIed TO many. Among the contrlbu-
tors were Federal soldiers, several "old
time" colored people who We're here dur.
ing the war, children who came for
ward with ten cent pieces and pennies,
young and old, rich and poor sent their
Offering. Mrs. Montague. who has
charge Of the home, says il each Chapter
and Camp in the State will give $40 per
year the Home will be sustained Fred
ericksburg Chapter has done splendidly
in sending articles worth 500 and $50
in cash
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
CLEW TO ASSAILkNTS
Evidence Arans. Young Men at eOdOnsvll

Evidences against Young Men at eOSdonsvllse
Evidence connecting three young men
OF Gordonsville with the recent alleged
assaults upon girl students in that town
is said 10 be in the possession OF the
father of one of the victims. J. +.
Davenport, whose daughters, Annie and
Lottie, were among the girls chloro-
formed, in Richmond Wednesday had a
conference with detectives, the full details
OF which were not made public.
Up TO the present time 1t has been
denied that either OF the Davenport girls
was assaulted. but il is now stated that
one of them was a victim OF the IN
truders.
In all of the cases every attempt has
been made TO keep the facts from the
public The other two victims, the
Misses Bowers, of Orange, were taken to
their home Immediately alter the
occurrence. The officials OF Gordonsvllle
have denied that there was any criminal
assault. The father of the Bowers girls
however, has maintained throughout
that his daughters were assaulted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16

elk candidates. Mr. Bsunan Waseected
on the second ballot. his strongest com
'pctitor being Thns S. Pnrdie, OF Norfolk.
The Grand Master made the following
appointments: Grand Chaplain, Rev.
George H. Ray, of Spotsylyania; Grand
Pursuant. James A. Pamplin, Grand
Tiler. W. G.. Wilkinson; Grand Steward,
VIM. krouse
The new grand master, Capt Quinn, is
one OF the best known and best informed
Mason in the state.
MIR. Quinn isa past master Of Freder-
icksburg Lodge, No. 1, the lodge in
which George Washington was made a
Mason in l1GS, and was for many years
Secretary OF the lodge
Eight years ago he WAS elected Junior
deacon of the Grand Lodge. and has
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16

Grand Master, Capt Silyanus j..
Quinn. of Fro iericksburg; Deputy Grand
Master, Joseph W Eggleston. Richmond:
Grand Senior Warden, John w Kelam.
WachapreAgue. Grand Junior Warden.
VIM. b. McChesney, stanton, Grand
Treasurer. " Fred Peasants, Richmond,
Grand Secretary. George ". Darlington,
Richmond. Grand Senior Deacon, " J..
Andrews. Roanoke Grand Junior
Deacon. p X Bauman, Essex county.
For the last named office there Were
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
TOBACCO BRINGS $50

The record price OF the season on the
Richmond tobacco market was made
Thursday when Stonewall warehouse
sold pile of tobacco belonging to Z.
5. Talley of Louisa county,to the Patter-
son Company for $50 a hundred pounds.
E.S. Talley's entire crop OF S,4OO
pounds sold at the following splendid
prices. a hundred pounds: $50; lots at
$35. $50. $2l. $1S. $16, $1350, $l2.75,
$3.50, 1925, $12, $40, $3.50 and
1915. This makes an average OF SIS
so a hundred.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
Or. MASSEY FOR LEGISLATURE

spotsylvaRia, Va, Feb. II, 1907.
To The Free Lance.
DR.. &. r. Massey will make a worthy
successor to the Hon. Granville +. Swift
az member Of House Of Delegates ioT
Spotsylvania county aud city Of Freder
icksburg.
He is The logical candidate and county
and CITY should unite ia his nomination
and election. Respectfully,
Lee J Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
FOR NEEDY CONFEDERATE WOMEN
Box Containing Money and SubstantiaIs-TO Be
Sent To The Home By Daughters Of conisd-
eracy Of This City.

As has been announced Fredericksburg
Chapter Daughters OF the Coniederacy
has been engaged in the past TWO weeks
getting up box for The Home for
Needy Confederate Women al Richmond.
Their Efforts have met with great
success Thursday wac the day for
packing the box and delivering offerings
The ladies' are very proud OF their efforts.
In the box are more than TWO hundred
packages, consisting OF sugar, coffee, tea,
canned goods gelatlne. lemons. bacon
and other things that make complete
larder. In addition 20 this they have IN
money about $50. 4 very conservative
estimate of the value of the contents OF
the box il 500 IL was sent forward
Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
Mr.. LEWIS. OF ESSEX,
AGAIN A CANDIDATE

Yes. shall boz "a candidate for TO-
election. said bon j. NJ. Lewis. mem
beer of the House from the district com
posed of the counties of King and Queen
and Es-ex. "aud 30 lar have heard ot
no opposition 20 my return.
Mr. Lewis is one of the few members
of the lower branch who has served two
terms and who has never had an OppO
neut In his own party. Richmond Times
Uisuafch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
DOUBLE HANGING
One Man Weighed 2SO-ROpe
Broke Twice.
Especial to The Free Lance

NIVWIIIVIWl ' W'I w ~ 1'"''
Jesse Rufln and Massey Hill, both
colored, who murdered an English store
keeper, John Grub, more than year
ago, were hanged at FSrmyille at 1910
O'Clock. Ruftin died from strangulation,
but Hill, q man OF more than 23Opounds'
was difficult in execution. Twice the
rome broke from his great weight The
Arst time alter the break Hill again
assembled the steps, and when it broke a
second time he lay On the floor and died.
If il believed that his neck was broken
by tho last drop.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
WASHINGTON COUPLE MARRIED HERE

Mr.. Horace Emery Wise and Miss Eliz-
Abeth Baakbead Peed, both OF Washing
ton, arrived here on the 9:53 tram Inurs-
day morning and went to the Clerk S Oh
flee, where they occurred a marriage IL
cense from Clerk A. B. Yates. They then
went to the residence Of Rev. DIR. j. W.
Rosebro, who performed the ceremony
which united them in m8trimODy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
MASONIC
District Deputy Grandmastei-Dr \. Y. John
ston, Of This City, One Of Them

Capt. S. j. Quinn, Of this city. Grand
master OF Masons OF Virginia, has made
the following appointments OF District
Deputy Grandmasters for this section OF
the state: fredericksburg district, DR., Il.
II. Johnston, Of this city; TaPpehannock
district, J. l.. Henley, OF Tappahannock;
Northern Neck district DR.. II. W. Hard
ing. of Northumberland; Orange district,
W. j. Phillips, Of Orange Gloucester dis
trict, +. II. Fityhugh, OF gloucester
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
Mr.. HIDEN MAY RUN

The contest Tor the seat In Congress
lett yacent by the death OF Hon. John +.
Rixey is becoming interesting Thelatest
prospective candidate is j. G.. Hiden, of
Culpep.r, who is being urged by some OF
his friend, 90 enter the RACE aud who. 10
is said. has tue matter under considera-
ton. Mr. Hidden was the private secre
tary TO Mr.. Rixey. and is well known
through the Eighth district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
KING GEORGIAN WANTS
COL, LEE FOR CONGRESS
Gulyy. Va. rcb IT, 1901

Gulyy, Va. rcb ~. 1901
To The Free Lance
Now that Hon. John T.. Ri1ey. the
peoples friend, has by the mysterious
hand Of Providence been taken away,
and rests, We believe under the shade of
the trees IN the paradise of God, We,
many Of us AZ least. would be- glad 20
see Hon. Robert. r. lee Jr., OF Fairfax.
succeed him
Surely this would Boz dt tribute to
honor The grandson of our great
chieitain, the late ten x T. Ice, whom
We all loved and hOuofed greatly
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
NOT A CANDIDATE

Hon G.. E.T.Lane. OF Mathews county.
announces that he will not be IA candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for
the State Senate Tor the district now
represented by senator j. Boyd Sears, OF
Mathews. a. has been stated This will
probably leave q clear field for Senator
Sears
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
CHURCH CLAIMS
Payment by Government for Damages by Federal
Troops During Civil War Not Authorized by
This Congress.

The L. S. Court Of Claims in the ease
OF the MassaponaE Baptist church
against the government for damage to
the church property by Federal forces
during the Civil War recommends the
payment OF 1895.
Hon. Granville Z. Swift, attorney for
several churches in fredericksburg, Stall
ford and Spotsylyania counties, states
that Congress has refused 20 pass at this
session the Omnibus Claims Bill pro-
yiding for the payment OF this class OF
claims.
The adverse action of Congress in not
paying promptly the findings OF fact by
the Court OF Claims il believed TO have
had some influence with the court, as
nearly all recent findings have been far
below what they have been heretofore.
The claimants will now have 10 await
the action OF Congress before these
churches are reimbursed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
FREDERICKSBURG MASONS
IN RICHMOND

The following members OF Masonic
Lodge. No. (. of this city. were present
at the Grand Lodge in Richmond We'd
nesday night when Capt. 5. j. Quinn
was installed as grand master:
DR.. j. p. Stiff, Dr. Fl II. Johnston, {
Z. Howard, j. 5. Woods, W Il. Hur
kamp. Maurice Hirsh, " L. Brannan
Judge J. T.. Mason, Rev. II. ii Barber,
). b Quinn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
CARTER-MILLS

Mr.. Moore Carter, of Caroline, and
Miss Blanche Mills. Of this city, were
married at the residence OF Rev. r. A.
Williams Wednesday at $50 .. m. Miss
Henrietta Proctor acted as maid OF
honor and Mr.. Joe Perks as best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter will reside at their
home near Summit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
PRESIDENT MAY OFFER
POSITION TO COL, R. {. LEE, IR.

Since the death OF Congressman Rixey
il has been believed that Col K. +. Lee,
Jr., would announce his candidacy. IL
now looks a. ii he has no ambition in
that direction. II il hinted in some
quarters that President Roosevelt has
decided 10 offer him a fine position under
the Federal administration
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
SP0ISYLvANlA ROADS
To The Free Lance

To The Free Lance.
All of the postals were mailed to voters
and land owners on the fifth Of the pres
ent month, and are now coming back
with many suggestions some OF which
we hope 10 use, such as push, 20
ahead. :" "let the work begin. work
more and talk less" When all are In we
will as soon as possible give you the re-
suit. We hope all who have not sent u'
the reply card will do 50 at once
YOnrs for roads,
Thos. n. Harris.
fredericksburg. Va, Feb l4th, 1907
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
BACK FROM FLORIDA

Mr.. Eugene Bode has returned from
Cocoa. Florida, where he spent a month.
Among other things he brought back
was an orange, which he picked from a
tree in one OF the groves, which weighs
80 ounces. He speaks glowngly OF the
climate and had good time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
VALUABLE FILLY
Has Been Entered fr EutwitY In 1903.

Mr.. DUFF Green has a vsluabls addition
10 his race horse stock in the form OF y
beautiful little bay Ally with star, foaled
Feb. l4th. Sire the celebrated Alaho,
dam Matte g. His future racer has
already been entered IN the great Flu
turity Stake for 1909 at sheephead 3
Bay, New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
WILL EULOGlZE JOHN F. RIXEY

Eulogies on the life, character. and
public services Of the late Congressman
John F Rixey, Of Virginia will be held
in the House OF Representatives at
Washington at 10 O'Clock, Monday,
February -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16

Cut this out and take it 10 NJ. NJ.
Lewis Drug Store and get free sample
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For billOusness and constipa-
ton they are unequsled. They improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
THAW TRIAL
Court Adjuuns on Account OF Death Of wIts Of
Juror.

Delmas was about to get IA the
evidence Thursday OF Thaw's conyersa'
tions with Dr. Evans, to which jerome
had objected, when the news that Mrs.
Bolton wife, OF a juror, was dying was
received. Mrs. Bolton died during the
day,
The future OF the trial rests with the
condition OF Juror Bolton on Monday.
II he is unable to sit in the case a new
Jury or juror may be called. 1t would
not be without precedent TO GO ahead
with IL jurors.
their homes until Monday.
Mrs. c. T. Holman has placed a mum
Der of her daughters letters in the hands
of Jerome. %,
Howard Nesbit has refused to testify
against his sister II jerome accuses hoT
of perjury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
DANVILLE RAISES $4,000
FOR Y. M. C. A

Over $15. 900 has been raised by pri-
vate subscription for the establishment
OF Young Mems Christian Association
in Danville. 1t is intended to raise
S35. 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
ENGLlSH.PAYNE

Mr. Walter R. English, OF Stafford
county. and Miss Clara j. Payne, oil
Spotsylvania county, were married oy
Rev. ]. P. II. Crismond, az the residences
OF the bride, on Feb. II, 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
ii. LEWIS WALLACE,
Fredericksburg, Va.
Counsellor at Law and Commits
SiOner in ChanCeFy.

Special attention TO fiduciary and execu-
torisl matters, also collections. Office
on Charles street. one door south o.
George street. Reference: TIE National
Sank, fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
chappsd Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water dry
with a towel and apply Chamberlain s
Salve just before going TO bed, ana d
speedy cure is certain. This salye Is also
Invaluable for sore nipples, itching plles,
and skin diseases. For sale by NJ. NJ
Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
APPROACHING LANCASTER WEDDING

Cards are out for the marriage OF Mis-
Bonnibel Crosse, daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. +. C. Cross, of Weems, Lancaster
county, to Mr. Ralph h. Kyle, OF New
Orleans. The ceremony will take place
on Monday afternoon, March 18th, at
, O'Clock at Weems.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
A BOY WANTED

Who left the home Of Ancheson Pollard
December 3Oth, 1906, and has not been
seen since. He is 10 years old, and when
last seen had on q light SLOUGH hat with
q black band around it, also wore a cot
ton Jacket and a pair Of overalls.
A. Pollard, Welcome. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
FIRE AT CAPE CHARLES
Hnusas and Horses Burned.

Gladstone's livery stable and three
dwellings in Cape Charles were burned
Friday morning. The stable contained
twenty horses, and every one was burned
alive
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
DIVORCE GRANTED

Judge Goodrich in the Corporation
Court entered decree granting Mrs.
Christine Z Ewing an absolute divorce
from her husband, Ebert W. Il. Ewing.
Attorney VIM X. Goodrich represented
Mrs. Ewing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
Land in Caroline Go.

In pursuance OF "a decree OF Caroline
Circuit court entered the llth day oil
February. 1907. IN the chancery cause
therein pending OF the style OF Skinner
" skinner. the undersigned commission
pr therein named for that purpose VIII
offer for sale. at public cutlery, in 'front.' OF
the courthouse OF Caroline county, on
Monday, March Is, 1907,
at - O'Clock NJ. OF that day, that nice
little farm OF 66 acres, OF which the late
Joseph Skinner died seized, and lately
occnpied by Mr.. Robert b. Skinner, stu
ated in Caroline county, very near Round
Oak BAPTIST church and COrbiA postoi-
flee. and adioins the lands OF 7. B..
Brokaw and others. and Is about ten
miles of fredericksburg.
This is q snug little home, with good
new dwelling house with SIX rooms:
good large barn and shop, all IN good
condition: nice young orchard. now
bearing. and most OF the place Is fenced
in with wire fence.
Terms OF Sale-One-third cash ana the
balance in two equal annual payments,
carr, ing interest from day of sale, or all
cash AT the election Of the purchaser.
This sale il subject to the confirmation
OF the court.
Frederick W Coleman.
Commissioner oiSale, fredericksburg, Va.
For further information address
Judge Il. c. MOncure.
Bowling Green, Va.
In the Circuit Court of Carolinecounty.
skinner. J. c., &C., plaintiffs, against
Skinner, r. b., 4 ais, defendants. |, T.
c. Valentine. Deputy Clerk OF said court,
certify that the bond required oil the
special commissioner by the decree IN
said Gauss of 18th day OF February,
1907 has been duly given. Given under
nv hand this 18th day oil February,
1907.
7. c. Valentine. Deputy Clerk,
For T.. r. Coghill, Clerk
f16w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
CONTRACT AWARDED
FOR NEW BUILDING

Mr.. J. B. Colbert has awarded to Mr.
VIM. Livingston the contract iorerecting
his new building on Main St, two doors
below the Exchange Hotel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
TMH TABLI No. Is.

Connections at Fredericksburg with K. T. P
r. r. and Maryland. Delaware and virginia Hall
way Co. Al Orange With southern X. Z. snd
Chesapeake & Ohio K. X.
The only line 20 the ChaDce'lorsYille and WI
AoSuess Bastehslds.
Eastern STANDARD Tine. Dsily exceptsundsy.
WI. RICHARDS. Gen. AsnSTer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
STAFFORD MAN FINED

Peter Newton, of Stafford, came to
town Wednesday. He imbibed too freely
and wandered in amongst the tomb
stones in Cartright & Davis stone yard
on Princess Anne street. He fell over q
tombstone that had been sold Tor S29
and broke it half. Officer Tansill march
ed him down TO jail and Thursday morn,
inc Mayor Wallace fined Newton $lO
and costs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16

Survivors OF the steamer LSrchmont
charge the captain and crew with
cowsrdice and brutality, the captains
boat, il is said, having been the first in
the water,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16

filed all the chairs from that station up
20 the grand east.
His many friends are much pleased
with his election 10 the high position OF
Grand Master. and he has received many
congratulations
Mr. p. X Bauman. while q member OF
Arlington Lodge of Essex. is also "a mem
Der of W. 4. of fredericksburg. tie Is
aproperty holder iu This city, and his
family resides here. Mr. Baumau il ED
gagged in the business OF "A travelling
salesman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-16
WANTED

A first-class blacksmith. Apply to Il.
|. Oswald, Fredericksburg, Va.
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