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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
ElAM'S ABDUCT0RS FINED
Vas made to Wed Gil at Point Of Gun

ROberC f. Chan Ier, father Of Bessie
CIIndler, twenty-three years Of age, who
GA Sa nrdav was w'dd d 10 Richard
Elam - Young man who had beel pay ing
attention to her. after the latter had
been practically kidnapled bv the girls
father aud her cousin, Texas Bob
Chandler. and forced into the marriage
At the point nf IA un, was fined $l5 Fri
day by II magistrate, npOn II charge OF
abducting the young man
Texas Bot Chandler was fined $50
upon n similar charge. IL was shown
that he WAS friendly with the girl before
III became acquainted with her.
lonng Fam Was = intimldated by the
relatives of the pirl hat the officiating
minister did not realize that the bride
groom was unwilling until ths ceremony
had been performed.
The next move in the ease will prGba-
hly be- the institution OF suif on the
part of Young Elam to have the marri-
age annullrd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
CHARMING RECEPTION


Among the handsome enterments OF
the week was the reception on Thursday
night given by Mrs. Geo. r. Richerson in
honor OF Mrs. T. +. Morris and Miss
Edmo Lawrence. The hours OF the re-
ception were from nine TO eleven, and
during that time stream OF guests en-
joyed Mrs. Richefson's charming hospi-
tality. She received in the front parlor
with Mrs. Morris and Miss Lawrence,
the guests passing from there to the rear
rooms, where delightful refreshments
consisting OF ices, cake, connections and
punch were served. The rooms were
tastily decorated in honor oil the season
and the occasion with holly and mistletoe
and presented most attractive ap-
pearance. Following the reception a
number OF the younger people dropped
in and enjoyed themselves until mid
night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
CHESAPEAKE BAY FORTS
Secretary Taft Announces that Sites at Cape
Can Now be Secured.

The Secretary OF War has informed the
House Committee on Fortifications that
the legal obstacles to the requirement
By the government of title to the land
under water at the entrance Of Chesa-
peake Bay necessary as site for the
creation OF an artificial island and for
tress have been removed.
Gov. Swanson Of Virginia has been
clothed with authority to transfer the
land to the government, and if CoLgress
makes the necessary appropriation Of
$1,325 900 for the purchase Of sites and
erection of Notifications already included
in the estimates submitted by Secretary
Taft the work will speedily begin and ali
island OF fifty acres area will be created
at the entrance of the BAY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
A NEW LEAF

One OF our contemporaries, falling into
a philosophical reverie, remarks that
I'VE will soon enter upon q new year,
when so many good leaves are turned
over. All mean well, but how few carry
out resolutions made at that time. "
This brings to the mind a piece humor
OF Mr. George Lyman, OF Lynchburg. dc
was like poor Yorick" q "fellow OF in
finite Jest" He was accustomed oneyery
new year day to suspend upon the out
side front-door OF his place OF business q
cardboard with a large leaf pointed
upon it. Above it was inscribed the
legend "a New Leaf" and below it
Turn Over" When the curious passer'
by would turn it over be encountered the
inscription Same Old Leaf."-Char.
lottesville Progress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
TRINITY SUNDAY
SCHOOL CELEBRATION

The celebration OF the Trinity sunday
School took place on Friday evening,
"Holy Innocents' Day." at the Hunter
house on Main street at $3.50. A NAM
moth Xmas tree was in the middle OF
one of the parlors, loaded with toys,
bags containing candy, nuts, raisins, APP
pies, etc. The school was in charge OF
Mr.. John s. Berry. A short talk was
made by the rector, Rev. III. II. Barber.
Children's games were played, in which
old and young joined, the rector being
the central figure. Each child was given
a toy and Xmas bag and it was gen.
eral Xmas good time for oil.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
Sells More Of chamberalns Cough Remedy than
Of All Others Put Together.

Mr.. ThOs. George, a merchant Mt Mt
EgiD, Ontario, says: II have had the
local agency for Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy ever since it was introduced into
Canada, and sell as much OF it rs | do
of all other lines have on my shelves
put together. OF the many dozens sold
under guarantee, have not had one
bottle returned. lean personally recon-
mend this medicine as have used it my
self and given it to my children and
always with the best results" For sale
by AZ. NJ. Lewis Drug Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
For Over Sixty Yssrs

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
mil ioos OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t soothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part OF the world. Twenty
Eve cents & bottle. Be sure and ask
for MRS. Wnslow's Soothing
Syrup and take ~ other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

To supply the public schools with
teachers he school board Of Richmond
has found it necessary tocall upon former
teachers, who resigned TO become brides.
4 number Of married women have been
invited to return to the service and
many OF them have accepted. Until
recently only single women were EN-
ployed a. teachers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

The court of appeals will resume work
in Richmond January X. On Jan. II,
the examination OF apple ants for license
TO practice in this Sta will be- held. A
large number of applicants have filed
notice, and til. class will be one OF the
largest for years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

1t is undigested food that 'auses
sourness and painfuliDdigestiOn. Kodol
il solution OF vegetable acids. 1t
digests what you eat, and corrects the
deficiencies OF digestion. KOdOlconforms
to the National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Sold here by X. \. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
CITY MISSION
Children Made Happy by Christmas Remembrance.

At four O'Clock Thursday evening the
City Mission had a Christmas tree in the
basement OF st. Georges Episcopal
church when a number OF the poor chill
dren OF the city were presented with use
ful presents, and each received q bag oil
candy, etc. A large number OF children
were present, and their hearts were made
glad. This organization, OF which Mrs.
j. B. FickIen is the head, does good
work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
Group.

AreliabIe medicine and one that should
always be kept in the home for immedi-
ate use is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t will prevent the attack il given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse,or even
after the croupy cough appears. For
sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

81 had tried everything for my baby,
until DIR. Lyle recommended cascssweet.
can truthfully say it is the best medi-
cine ever used for babies. Mamie l..
Taylor, Bedford, Va. cascasweet is sold
by h. \. GoOlrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

Cut this out and take it to NJ. NJ.
Lewis Drug Store and get a free sample
OF Chamberlain's 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, 1907-01-01

"Good-by, old year, go softly, time;
Have careful thought for me and mine.
Then outward sail out into space
And bid some ~ here, some other race.
A gay New Year, good by"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01
DUNLOP IN SIOUX FALLS
Reported That He viii Secure a Divorce.

David Dunlop. OF Norfolk, is at Sioux
Falls, South Dakota, said to be seek king
a divorce. He has purchased home.
Mr.. Dunlop is one of the weslthest
men in the South, and is q sportsman.
He owns a handsome country place,
"Coggin Hal" " on James River, where
his horses are kept. About tea years
ago he married in Petersburg, but the
couple have been separated for five years,
and it has been known that a divorce
was contemplated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

Mothers who give their children
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup in.
variably indOrse it, Contains Honey
and Tar. Conforms To the National
Pure Food d Drug Law. Sold by
X. y. GoOlrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

West Virginia is to make a. the
jamestown Exposition an exhibit OF a
pyramid of coal 100 feet high, showing
stratas OF the various kinds OF coal
mined in West Virginia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

Our world is a college, events are
teachers, happiness is the graduating
point, characters the diploma God gives
man.-Rev. DR.. N. ID. Hills.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

When the cold winds dry and crack tie
skin get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold BY K. N. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
drive the poison from the body. A 20
cent box holds weeks treatment. Sold
by K. N. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, reliable
little pills. Recommended by X. N.
Goodrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-01

There is scarcely any condition OF
Ill health that Is not benefited by the
occasional use OF RIPANS Tabule.
For sale by druggists. The Five
cent packet is enough for an ordi
nary occasion. The family bottle, 60
cents, contains supply for o year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
Yves, vlrriuia Day At Jame,tovn.

Next Tuesday, July I'd. viii be
West Virginia day at the jamestown
Exposition. and an elaborate pro-
gramme Of exercises has been arranged
for that date. Besides the special
exercises at the exposition auditorium
and West Virginia building. there viii
be dedication Of the massive column
built of West Virginia coal. and in
the evening there will be a special
reception at the West Virginia build
ing in honor Of the Secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs. Cortelyou. Gov
ernor Dawson Of West Virginia will
be accompanied by his staff in full
uniform. and regiment of West Vir-
GINA troops will be in attendance.
The days programme includes ad.
dresses by Secretary Of the Treasury
Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Governor
W. NJ. o. Dawson, Ex-Governor W.
A. MacCorkle, President Of the Ex-
position Il. st. George Tucker. Gov
ernor Claude A. Swanson of Virginia,
and other distinguished persons. 1t
is expected that many West Virginians
will be present
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
Snakes.

Snakes.
The snake crop in the country north
of town is reported to be unusually
good, and W. ]. Foutz's farm seems
to be headquarters. The other day
Mrs. Foutz had occasion to examine
a hens nest, when she found that be-
sides coveringthe eggs the devoted hen
was also sitting upon two big black
snakes. Whether the snakes were
waiting for the chickens to hatch out,
or simply using the hen as stove, is
not decided. Frank L. johnson MS
ticed a great futtering among the
birds in d tree few days since, and
upon investigation found that black
snake was exercising its baleful inAu-
ence upon the birds. 1t had couple
of the birds charmed to the point OF
surrender when Mr.. Johnson killed
the serpent. Geo. B. Cofinberger,
who lives south of town, accuses 10
Walper, Of Terrapin Neck, of getting
rid of his snakes by improper means.
He says that Mr.. Walper induces the
snakes to get in his vehicles aud then
drives off with them. He declares
he found two snakes near his place
the other day that had been dropped
by Mail Carrier Walper. He could
tell by their tails that they were Ter
rapin Neck snakes. He intends to
report the matter to the Postofice
Department if Mr.. Walper continues
to deport his snakes In this manner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
BOY Drowned at Martinsburg.

Grover Coates, aged fourteen years,
was drowned at the south quarry of
the Standard Lime and Stone Com
pany at Msrtinsburg last Sunday
evening. The quarry hole was filled
with water, and young Coates and a
number of other boys were therebath-
ing. He could not swim, but was
padding about on a crosstie in water
about ten feet deep. A fight between
couple of boys on the bank caused
all the swimmers except Coates to
leave the pool. and when they re-
turned he was not to be seen. The
BOYS had heard his cries for help, but
were unable to reach him in time to
save him. They summoned assistance,
and the body was recovered from the
water, but life was extinct. The lad
is survived by his mother, who is a
widow, and by FIVE brothers and four
sisters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
New pavements Going Down.


One of the finest new pavements
put down this year is a handsome
stretch of granolithic sidewalk laid
along the entire front of DR.. A. s.
Reynolds property on Main street.
DR.. Reynolds had the iron fence TAX
en- down and will place sod on either
side of the pavement, adding greatly
to the appearance of the property as
well as to the comfort of pedestria ms.
R. G. Miller was the contractor for
the work. ]. b. Show, whose prop
erty adjoins that of DR.. Reynolds, is
laying a new brick sidewalk. and Mrs.
Azemia Shepherd has had a new
piece of concrete put down at Der
property. Postmaster b. E. Mnndey
is arranging to put down a concrete
sidewalk in front of the postofhce. w.
L. Arthur having contracted to do
the work. New brick pavements
have also been made along the proper
ties of W. T. Hoffman and Fenrose
Shipley on Washington street, and a
number of other persons have had
brick. delivered for the same sort of
improvement.
We are glad to note these improve
ments and the disposition to obey the
orders of the council. As good side
walks replace the old stone pavemsnts
over which people have stumbled for
hundred years or more, the comfort
is so apparent and the betterment so
great that the wisdom of the coun.
Gil becomes more and more evil
dent, and the public must agree that
it is justifable in its requirements.
Now that the spirit Of Improvement
is in the air and the good is so mani
fest, let the council keep up the good
work and push it along still further.
We don't suggest, of course, that prop
erty owners should be burdened too
heavily, or that they should be taxed
beyond their ability, but there are yet
number Of places hat need attention
and should either be repaired or made
en- tirely new.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
The Death Record.

lnc Dcdtn NCSoId
Mrs. Hattie Tucker, wife Of Rev.
Dallas Tucker, former pastor Of Zion
Episcopal Church in Charles Town,
died Saturday morning in Bedford
City: Va. The deceased was sister.
in-law of Mrs. Forrest W. Brown, of
Charles Town. She Is lovingly re-
membered here, and the news Of her
demise will be received with much
sorrow, whilst the bereaved husband
will have the sincere sympathy of the
entire community. Funeral services
were held at 1880 Monday morning
in Bedford City, and at the same hour
Rev. ]. s. Alfriend conducted memo.
rial services in Zion Church in this
place.-Charles TOlOn Spirit.
John D. Barney, for many years a
well-known farmer of Berkeley coun-
ty, died at the home Of his son, Charles
Barney. in Martinsburg last Monday,
aged Sc years. He wac the father of
eleven children, of whom two sons
and three daughters survive.
Mrs. Forrest Sophia Hunter, widow
of DIR. John Il. Hunter and mother Of
@. s. and o. 81. W. Hunter, of Ha-
gerstown, died at her home in Berke-
ley Springs yesterday after a brief
illness. Her death was the result of
a surgical operation.
Jacob A. Chapman, for many years
a prominent and respected resident of
Hedgesville, Berkeley county, died
last week, aged 70 years. He was a
Confederate veteran, having served
in Company B, First Virginia Cavalry.
Mrs. Lottie Lemaster, widow of
Daniel Lemaster, Jr., died very sud.
denly in Berkeley county last Satur-
day, aged GA years. She is survived
by son and a daughter-W. A. Lee
master and Miss Hester Lemaster.
Mrs. Martha Link, one of the old
est persons in The county, died Tues.
day at her home in Bolivar from the
ills incident to her great age. She
was over 80 years old.
Mr.. John D. Crowle, one of the most
prominent citizens OF Staunton, Va,
and father of Mrs F. G. Bowling, of
Charles Town, died yesterday. aged
IS years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
4 Fatal Runaway Near sharpsburg.

Mrs. Mary G. Domer, widow Of
Henry Domer, who died about fifteen
years ago. was fatally injured last
Sunday afternoon in a runaway acci'
dent near Sbarpsburg. Mrs. Domer,
who formerly lived couple OF miles
south of Shepherdstowns had been
staying with her son Joseph near
Sharpsburg, and last Sunday her son
Frank and his little daughter came to
town with a buggy to take her to dis
home near st. James. AS they were
driving along the pike near Sharps,,
burg they met an automobile occupied
by Ernest s. Brining, of Hagerstown.
accompanied by Leonard Grove and
Misses Ellen Grove, Msude Grove and
Frances Yates. When Mr.. Brining
saw the horse coming down the hill
he pulled to the side of the road,
stopped the car and mufled the engine
The horse frightened badly at the
automobile, and Mr.. Domer got out
of the buggy and led the horse by the
car. Mr.. Brining also got out OF the
IN .chiae and stood in the road, ready
to render assistance. After the team
was by Mr.. Brining got back in the
car. As he looked back he saw the
horse plunging and jumping and
though he tried to get to it in time to
help hold it, the animal jerked loose
from Mr.. Domer and dashed down
the road. 1t had gone only short
distance when the buggy came into
violent collision with telephone pole
Mrs. Domer and the little girl were
thrown out of the front of the buggy.
The child escaped with bruises, but
Mrs. Domer was thrown heavily upon
her shoulder, which was broken and
crushed. She was rendered uncon'
sclous by the severe shock. Mr..
Brining took Mrs. Domer and the
little girl to the home of her son, Ohio
Domer, near by, and then hurried to
town and got DR.. CARROT. Re could
do little for her, however, and she
died about IL o'clock that night with
out having regained consciousness.
Mr.. Brining deeply regretted the &C.
currence, but as he had taken every
precaution, no blame can be attached
to him. Mrs. Domer, who was II
years old, was the mother Of IL chill.
dren, of whom the following are iv.
ing: John. Edward, Mrs. Amelia
Miller, near Shepherdstown; George,
Martin, Raleigh, Funkstown Frank
near st. james; Joseph, Jacob, Ohio
near Sharpsburg; Mrs. Anna David
son, Mrs. Barbara Rohrer, near Green's
burg, Pa. The funeral took place
Yesterday from the Lutheran Church
in Sharpsburg, Of which she was a
member.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
Baseball.

The Juniors of Shepherdstown and
the young Athletics of Charles Town
had an interesting game of baseball
here last Friday, our home team win.
ming by score of 9 to 8. Hooe and
Bane were the battery for the visitors
and Athey and Rouzee for the Juniors.
The Athletics went back home and
told it that they were beaten because
our boys played first team men
against them, but faint so.
Our town team had sweet revenge
on the Keedysvillains last Saturday.
The previous week the Juniors went
to Keedysville and got up against a
big aggregation that ignominiously
defeated them. Saturday the Keedys-
vile team came over, accompanied by
many admirers, and played with our
home club. We didn't do thing to
'em-oh, no Not thing Just
piled up a score of % against meas
Iy of the visitors. II was a sad
procession that went across the river
after the game was over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27

Rev. s. NJ. Engle, pastor of the
Whitehall Presbyterian Church, has
been walking around, visiting his
flock, preaching and attending to 9th
er church duties for FIVE days with q
broken nose and did not know it.
The fracture was brought to his atten-
ton when his nose began to swell yes
terday. It took the services of his
physician, DR.. Frank Turner, to as
certain if it was really broken. On
last Wednesday the pastor was watch
ing young men play baseball. "A
wild throw caused the sphere to glide
swiftly toward the preacher, and
though he lodged the bali caught him
glancing blow on the nose. 1t hurt
for time, but no bad effects were
felt, and it was looked upon as a triv.
ial occurrence. -Baltin,ore Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
Officers Elected

Officers Elected
Bethesda Chapter R. A, NJ, Of Mid.
dlevay, elected its officers at the reg
ular June convocation, last Wednes-
day evening. G. W. Henshaw was
elected High Priest; George W. Whit
tihgton, King; F. L. Weltzheimer
Scribe; D. W. Clendenning, Treasurer
N. R. Roberts, Secretary; j. NJ. Shaull
g. of a.; NJ. E. Trussell, Pr. Sol.
James W. Clendenning, R. A. c.
J.,L. Welshans, NJ. Of Third Veil; W
II. Knode, M. of Second Veil; DR.
D. P. Fry, M. of First Veil; Robert
q. Smith, Tyler.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
Mad Dog In Berkeley County.

A great deal of excitement was
caused in the neighborhood Of Hedges
vile and North Mountain last Thurs
day by mad dog that ran amuck
through that section. The dog be-
longed to John Joy. who noticed that
it was acting strangely, thong d he did
not suspect that it was mad. Sud-
denly the animal disappeared, and by
the time it lad run mile or two elk
other dogs were bitten. Turning
about in its tracks, the dog made for
home, and within few minutes of its
arrival it sank its fangs into its mas
ter's flesh, making an ugly wound in
his hand.
B. S. Speck and his thirteen year
old son were standing just within the
door of their home when the dog
bounded in. The father supposed it
was good natured and stepped out of
its way. 1t bounded pact him and
grabbed hold of the boy, biting him
or the thigh. The father saw at once
that it was mad. He grabbed it
around the throat and held it until it
loosened its hold on the boy. The
hired man had entered the house in
the meantime, and the two men took
the dog and threw it over the fence.
The dog continued on IFS course, bit.
ing every dog it ran across, until it
was shot by John Ellis, who managed
to kill it.
Mr.. Joy and the Speck boy We're
taken to the Pasteur Institute in
Baltimore on Friday by DR.. M. S.
Butler, and they will take the treat
ment toprevent rabies.
There have been good many mad
dogs in this section the past few months
and people should be on their guard
against further trouble of this sort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27
Welded In Shepherdstown.

Welded In ShepherdStown.
Mr.. Reuben Huber Cunningham
and Miss Mabel Bertha White, of
Marysville. Perry county, Pa, were
married Tuesday night in the Reform
ed Church in Shepherdstown by Rev.
J. David Miller. The church was
prettily decorated with flowers, and
number of persons from this place wit
messed the ceremony. The bride and
groom were friends Of Rev. Mr.. Mil.
Ter, as their parents had been before
them, and they came here to have him
perform the ceremony because of their
high regard for him. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cunningham took the 9.lS train for
Hagerstown, and from there they will
go, on a wedding trip to Washington
and the Jamestown Exposition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-06-27

A fine yesterday just outside the
jamestown Exposition. grounds de-
stroyed number of temporary hotels
and saloons. The loss was about $780,
600.