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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
STAFFORD
Many Slck-A althfuI coltTed Man Dead-A
Merry Party Personals.

Stafford c. II. Va, jar. 9th, 1901
How many people have written g
for ~" in the last few days? 1t 'eems Ia
be n case of G's and Is.
The festival here last Saturday night
netted abou $3l 90 ON the purchase OF
an organ for Regester Chapel About
$50 were present
The residents Of this section arr sorry
that Mr.. b. 5. Norman has severed his
connection with th firm Of C. ID. Green,
at Brooke. Benny will be mi,s,d very
much, being polite and attentive 10 Gus
toners. It is reported he has accepted a
position in Fredericksburg.
The writer of this atteided the burial
Of Phil Pool, colored, of Washington.
Wednesday. lie was buried alongside OF
his wife near AccOkeek Run, on the Tele.
graph road, services conducted by the
elders Of bis church, John Clark aud Ran
dali Montague Phil was employed by
the family Of your correspondent for
about % years. No morc honest, truth
full. obliging. and loyal person ever
lived. white or cJlored Who is To say,
in the great beyond. when the accounting
is done by the great Master. that Phil
will not measure up To the words, "Nell
done, thou good and faithful servant?
Mr. X. A Lowry has been sick with
neuralgia for the past week and is very
much missed by his friends from his daily
trips.
Grippe, coughs, colds, iufluenzas and
other kindred ills have p Ostrated many
of the good citizens Of this part of Stat
ford within the last week. Those in this
neighborhood who have had severe at
tacks are Mr. aud Mrs. 4. Ii Bloxton
and Rev. {. NJ. Sarver.
Mr. K. C. L. MOncure Sr.. has pneu-
monia, but is reported better at this
writing. He is being attended by DR..
Snped
Miss Esther W. Bryan left Wednesday
to resume her duties in the office of Col
lector OF Internal Revenue Lowry, in
Richmond.
Some OF our young friends from stat
ford Store, attending the festival he'e
last week. upon their departure pur-
chased a lot of Roman candles. Having
four horses attached To the wagon, in
which they were riding bestrung with
sleigh bells, and the party composed Of
several OF the bellies and beaux OF that
neighborhood, leaving here at rapid
gait, the horses going for what they
were worth, and the boys firing the Ro-
man candles, the procession looked like
a comet that had concluded To skim
terra firma on wheels About half a
mile from the Court House they met Mr.
John Fritter returning 10 Brooke from
carrying "A passenger from the railroad
with his hOrse and buggy, who viewing
with alarm the fiery procession bearing
down upon him, out Of which the RO-
man candles 'volleyed and thundered, y
repeated a prayer that they might hurt
him or horse. but for the good Lords
sake, not to tear his buggy up.
Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
on WITH THE HUGLESS DANCE
Let Joy And eIrIIsh Waists Be Unconfned.

Hughes" dancing and water les.
swimming are to be taught in the Chi
tago public schools
The 270,OJO pupils will balance for
ward and back, trip through the rhyth
mical steps Of the stately mazurka, glid,
graceful into waltz-- aud twO.steps
trip through polkas or dash over the
foor in an nold-fashioned galop But they
will trip, glide and dash alone y,
youthful arm will be- allowed To belt tn
girish waist, and they won even know
that they are dancing, because in tht
curriculum the hug ess' dancing j,
catalogued a. fancy steps"
A for the swimming, the pupils will bt
allowed to hang themselves from flying
hickory rings and go through thr mo-
tions of swimming iU midar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
SOME AMUSING ERRORS

4 laughhble error occurred in ore Of
the large publishing houses some year,
ago. 4 poet had sent in a manuscript
IN which was the line, See thu pale mar
tyr in IA sheet OF fire The reputation
OF the writer was nrarly ruined when
the work came out with the line, See
the pale martyr with bis shirt on fire. ="
When favorite speaker rose and was
created with thunderous applause his
party paper came out and said, The
vast concourse rent the air with their
Suouts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
THE VALUE OF TIME

4 London hnancier lost fortune
through missing n train by fraction o
q minute.
A Nebraska man lost bride from The
same cause The young woman declared
that shs would rather remain single than
be worried all her life by "A man so slow
as to be late at his own wedding.
Many another, through slight careless
ness in keeping an appointment, has
seen the opportunity OF lifetime slip
away.
As cents are TO dollars, 80 are minutes
to hours, and the saving Of both is au
absolute necessity for the attainment oi
success.
"Dost thou love life? Then do not
squander time, for that is the stuff life
is made Of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
OPEN PUBLICITY THE BEST
GIIHRHKTY OF MERTT.


When the maker Of a medicine, sold
through druggists for family use, takes
his patients fully into his confidence by
frankly and fearlessly publishing broad
cast as well as on It's bottle wrappers.
n full list Of all It's ingredients IN plain
English, this action on his part IS the
best possible evidence that he Is not
afraid to have the search light OF inyes-
tigation turned full upon his formula
and that 1t will bear the fullest scrutiny
and the most thorough inyestigatio
DR. Perce's FavOrite Prescription for the
cure Of the weaknesses, periodical pains
and functional arrangements OF the Or
gans distinctly feminine, Is the only medi-
cine put up for sale through druggists for
wOman's special use, the maker Of which
Is not afraid to take his patients into
his full confidence by such open and
honest publicity.
A glance at the published ingredients
on each bottle wrapper, will show that 10
IS made wholly from native, American,
medicinal roots, that 10 contains no poi
sonOus. or habit-fOrmlng drugs. 10 mar
cotics and no alcOhGl-pure. trip,e-refned
glycerne, OF proper strength being used
Instead Of the commonly employed alec.
hOl, both for extracting and preserving
the active medicinal properties found in
employed. II is the only medicine for
wOmen's peculiar diseases. sold by drug
gists, that does not contain large per-
centage Of alcohol, which Is in the long
run so harmful 10 woman's delicate, nerv-
Gus system. Now, glycerlne is perfectly
harmless, and serves valuable purpose
by possessing intrinsic value all It's own,
and besides 1t enhances the curative
effect of the other ingredients entering
into the rFavorite Prescription
Some Of the ableSt medical writer's and
teachers endorse these Views and praise
all the several ingredients Of which aFa-
vorite Prescription" is composed rec
ommending them for the cure OF the
very same diseases for which this world
famed medicine Is advised. No other
medicine for women has any such pro-
fesSiOHdl endOrsement--worth more than
any number OF ordinary testimonials. II
interested, send name and address 10 DR..
R. V. Pierce. Buffalo, n. Y, for his little
book OF extracts from the works Of
eminent medical writers and teachers.
endorsing the several ingredients and
telling Just what DR.. Pierces medicines
are made Of. It's free for the asking.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
For Over Sixty Yaara

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions 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. Winslow's Soothing
Svrup.n and take no other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
WALLACE &COMPANY
Shoers to the People.

N the name of the Commonwealth Of
I Virginia. In the Clerks office OF the
Circuit court OF the county OF Spotsyl-
vanis on the 2lst day Of December. 1906.
Annie H. Ogden, plaintiff, against Lewis
Leavens and Mary {. Leayens, his wife,
Thomas Ii. Robbins and Mary Brandreth,
defendants
In Chancery.
The object OF this suit is TO foreclose a
certain mortgage dated October 22d,
1901, executed by Lewis Leavens and
Mary c. Leayens, his wife, 70 Annie II.
Ogden and recorded among the land
records OF Spotsylvania county in Deed
Book A o, folio 1919, upon all that GER
tain tract or parcel OF land situate In
Spotsylvania county, Virginia, contain.
ing 351E acres adjoining the lands Of W.
Il. i. Nelson and Others, and being the
same land conveyed TO John s. Riegel by
deed Of date October 9th, 1886, from
Phoebe A. Voorhees, and husband, duly
recorded in Spotsylyania County Court
records in Deed Book III, folio 276.7-S, to
which deed and plat thereto annexed
reference is made for a more particular
description OF said land, it being the
same land which was conveyed to the
said Phoebe A. Voorhees, by Marye and
Herndon, commissioners, August 4th,
1880, and recorded in deed book W W,
page $50, of the land records OF said
county, which said mortgage was given
to secure bond of said Lewis Leayens
TO Annie II. Ogden for the sum of two
thousand, two hundred and fifty dollars.
with interest from date thereof at the
rate OF six per cent per annum, payable
May LIST, 1902, and semi-annually there
after.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendants, Lewis Leayens
and Mary c. Lesyens his wife, Thomas
H. Robbins and Mary Brandreth, are not
residents of the State OF Virginia. 1t is
ordered that they do appear here within
fifteen days after due publication hereof,
and do what may be necessary to pro-
tect their interest in this suit.
And it is further ordered that copy
thereof be published once week for four
weeks in The Free Lance and that copy
be posted at the front door Of the court
house OF this county on or before the
next succeeding rule day after the entry
OF this suit.
Teste:
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
A cOpy-Teste:
4. A. Harris, Clerk.
j. R. and II. b. Cation, p. q.
d25-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
In Time of Peace.

In the first months of the Russia-Jspan
war we had a striking example OF the
necessity for preparation and the early
advantage of those who, so to speak,
"have shingled their roofs in dry
weather" The virtue OF preparation
has made history and given to us our
greatest men. The Individuals well as
the nation should be prepared for any
emergency. Areyou prepared to success
fully combat the first cold you take? A
cold can be cured much more quickly
when treated as soon as it has been con-
tracted and before it has become settled
in the system. Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy is famous for its cures OF colds
and it should I've kept at hand ready for
instant use. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
ALlBl FOR P0WLEY
Norfolk Residents Say He Was There at Time Of
Train Robbery.

A telegram from Pittsburg says that
policemen OF that city will go to MeckIen-
burg, Va, to get Charles Powley, sus-
pecfed of the murder Of Mcmillan, who
was killed December %. The prisoner
will no doubt be taken to Pittsburg, in
case it is proved that he is not the Sea-
board Air Line train robber.
Powley will be released by the author
tiles il the evidence of half dozen wit
nesses in Norfolk is heard. They say
POwley was in Norfolk Monday when
the train robbery with which he is
charged took place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
FLAGS OVER POSTOFFICES

representative Cocks. Of Long Island,
has introduced q bill providing that the
flag shall fly over every build
ing in which post-ofce is located from
sunrise to sunset of every day that it is
open for business. In order to carry
out the provisions of his bill, Mr.. Cocks
directs that in making leases for post
office purposes the postmaster general
shall cause TO be inserted provision re-
auiring the landlord to attend to this.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
CARNEGIE GIVES S75O,OO0
For American Republics Home at Washington.

An rev Carnegie, the Scotch ironmas
ter and pbiIsnthropist. has given $3.50,
900 for the erection of a building TO be
used in Washington as headquarters by
the international Bureau of American
Republics and the Columbus Memorial
Library.
Mr.. Carnegie called at the State De
partment aud was in conference with
Secretary Root, who is chairman OF the
board Of governors Of the bureau. See
retary Root Informally thanked the iron
master for his gift and indicated that he
would at once send him formal letter
OF acceptance President Roosevelt has
also thanked Mr. Carnegie.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
Not PeddIers, But Here to Stay

and we are prepared to protect your
homes, barns and the lives Of your fam
flies from any damage by lightning. We
handle only the best goods and guaran-
tee all work and give q policy OF $500
on each building against any damage by
lightning. Our experience for nine years
over the same counties has proven that
we give absolute protection. All orders
given our statesmen will receive prompt
attention and erected by skilled work
men.
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co.
Office and wareroom 913 F. street,
Jacobs Yard, fredericksburg, Va. w.
z. Smitten. Mgr, ]. w. Jones, Asst. Mgr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
A RAT STORY

Supt. Williams, OF the Wheeling Steel
and Iron Works, Benwood.W VIVA, where
1000 men are employed, is authority
for the statement that the plant may
have to shut down to rid it of thOus.
ands Of rats, many as large rs ordinary
cats.
The rodents. which tear to pieces cats
that are brought to the mill, have be-
come so bold mat they snatch food
from the hands OF the workmen. Every
day large numbers of men go dinnerless
as the result of rats breaking into their
dinner pals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
UNUSUAL GENEROSITY

This paper is in receipt OF letter from
a well known firm in Buffalo, \. Y
offering to give to any Of our read n
who write them, liberal sample .
Mi-o-na stomach tablets and O booklet
on the treatment and cure OF indigestion
and all diseases Of the digestive organs
This sample will be sent by mail. post
age prepaid. All you have to do is &c
write to Booths Mi-o-na Company
Buffalo, N. Y, and ask them to send you
the free sample OF Mi-o-na stomach
tablets that they offer to the readers o.
this paper. This remedy is said to be a
permanent cure for all stomach diseases
and any one with weak digestions, should
take advantage of this liberal offer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
Sells More Of chamberIaln's Cough Remedy than
Of Others Put Together.

Mr.. Thos. George, a merchant at Mt.
Elgin, Ontario, says: II have had the
local agency for Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy ever since it was introduced into
Canada, and sell as much OF it as | 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 N. III. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
FREDERICKSBURG, TUESDAY,, JANUARY 1907
FISH CULTURE AT THE FAIR
Plans for an Interesting Exhibit at jamestown.

The Fish Commission il making
preparations for All elaborate exhibit at
the Jamestown Exposition, and from
the day the exposition opens visitors
can see the production Of fish from the
small egg to the lively little frs and the
matured fish. Part OF the equipment
which will be used at jamestown has
been completed and is now on exhibition
at the Fish Commission building at
Washington
The fish To be produced will be pike,
perch, front. smallmouth bass anu
landlocked salmon the latter hridg con
sidered the most muscular and "gamey"
fish in America.
Included in the exhibit Of ii n Matching
will be apparatus showing how HOLSTERS
are hatched, and also oysters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
TALLEST BUILDING ON EARTH
Plans for Structure That win Tower Above
Washington Monument

Here are some Of the dimensions Of tn,
proposed tower annex To the MetropOli
tan Lie Building, at Madison avenu,
and Twenty-iourth street. New York
which is to be the tallest building in tn,
world:
Height above Il 'ewalk, COS tet.
Total hight from foundation, G901
feet.
Number Of stories above sidewalk, 80
Number OF stories below side walk, ,.
Grand total hOur area of new Metro
politan Building, l,03j, ,GG3 square feet
(abuut - acres
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
THE P0ETlCAL CALENDAR

January-Wind aud snow
february-Dl Dlizzards blow.
March-M0re wind To stir the dust.
April-Showers and thunder gust.
May-The ple-blossom SHOWS.
June-The violet and the rose.
July-The lovely summer maid.
August-Hammocks in the shade.
September-Summer's second birth.
O:tober-Fnast month on earth.
Misunderstanding in the corn.
December-Hark, the Christmas horl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
OLD LANDMARKS DESTROYED
Ar RICHMOND

Rich pond's tendency To grow west
ward has wrought many rrmarkabl,
alterations in the landscapn in thai
direction These changes include tn,
gradual destruction q some well pre-
served earthwOrks. dating from the time
Of the war between the States. The
question OF annexation having beeD
settled, work has commenced ON the
widening Of Monument avenue To on,
hundred and forty ieet until II reaches
the boulevard. This uecesstates tn
destruction OF another section Of the OLD
rampant behind which many gallant
department clerk stood duiing the
turbulent times Of war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
REMORSE
BN EX SECRETARY Hay.

BN EX SECRETARY NAY.
SAD is the thought Of sulni,st days
Oi love and rapture perished,
And shine through m mOry's fearful haz,
The eyes once fpndll"-t cherished
Raproachiul is tn ghost OF toys
That charmed while lii. was wasted,
Bnt saddest ia the thought of joys
That never yet were tasted.
Sad il the vague aud tender dream
OF dead loves lingering kisses
To cru>hd hearts, hallowed by the CLEAN
OF unreturning bis.e-;
Deep mourns the soul in angu-hed pride
For the pitiess death that won them
But the saddest wall il for lip. that died
With the virgin dew upon them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
STEAMERS FOR BLACKS ONLY
Jackson Plans To Run Them From Baltimore To
Jamestown

Giles B. Jackson, director-general OF
the Negro Development and Exposition
Company, is planning to charter or buy
two steamers to operate between Bal
timore and Norfolk and Newport News
for the benefit of negroes only during
the jamestown Exposition. Houses are
also being furnished in Newport News
for the accommodation OF 5000 eolored
DergOns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
Goup.

Areliable 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 if 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, 1907-01-08
CITY MISSIONS THANKS

The City Mission at their meeting Jan.
2, gave most appreeiative vote OF
thanks to the children who gave so lib
orally Of their toys, pictures and story
books; to the merchants and other
friends who so kindly remembered the
City Mission Xmas tree.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
Monday, February II, 1907,

at II NJ, In front OF the courthouse at
Bowling Green, Va, offer at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, that valuable
tract OF land of which Mrs. Bette c.
Stephens died seized and possessed, con-
tanning one hundred and seventy-hve
acres, more or less, and which was con-
yeyed to her by the heirs OF John Purks,
deceased, and bounded as follows: BY
the lands OF C. B. Thornton, Jr., VIM.
Carrick, Moons Mount" tract, and the
main county road leading from Port
Royal TO Fredericksburg and cornering
with the Rappahannock Academy prop
erty. There is valuable store buildingon
this property, which is a good site for a
country store. This tract Of land is
partly cleared and the other portion is
in valuable oak and pine timber. This
tract lies about one mile from the Kappa
hammock river and will be cold In two
parcels. survey and plat OF each
parcel can be seen at the Office OF Fred
erick w. Coleman, Fredericksburg, Va.
Terms-0ne-half OF the purchase money
to be paid in cash, balance In one year,
evidenced by bond OF purchaser and re-
tention of title until the whole purchase
money is paid in full and convey ance
ordered by the court; deferred payment
to bear interest at per cent. from date
of sale.
FREDERICK W. COLEMAN,
Commissioner ofSale, Fredericksburg. Va.
4. Mason Waller, Crier.
Virginia-In the Circuit Court Of Caro-
line county. Stephens. II. T., &C., plain
tiffs, against Stephens & ais, defendants.
[, T. G. Valentine, deputy clerk OF said
court. certify that the bond required OF
the special commissioner by the decree In
said cause OF 10th day OF December,
1906, has been duly given. Given under
my hand this 14th day OF December,
1906. T. C. Valentine, Deputy Clerk,
d1S-w4w For Z. r. Coghill, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08

Mothers who give their lchildren
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup in
variably indorse it. Contains Honey
and Tar. Conforms to the National
Pure Food Drug Law. Sold by
X. N. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
BABY SHOW AT JAMESTOWN

Babies from every land under the sur
are to be one OF the exhibits at the com
ing jamestown Exposition. A cosmo
politan baby show in which every nation
shall be represented is the latest project
of the fair Managers Every race, color
and cline from the Eskimo kid to The
embryo Wild Man of Borneo will have
at least one representatives there. Then
there will be all kinds of prizes for the
youngsters. The prettiest babies latest
babies. slimmest babies, best formed
babies and every other style OF babies
will be remembered with prizes Presi-
dent Roosevelt will be asked to act as
chief Judge in the baby contests and pick
the winners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
Sale at Public Auction
OF VALUABLE
Mineral and Timber Land

Known as "KellOgg's," contain
ing 3l2 acres, situate in Spotsyl-
yania county, Virginia, about
fifteen miles southwest OF the
Courthouse, adjoining the lands
OF }. l.. Powell and Others.
The undersigned special commissioners
appointed for the purpose by decree Of
the Circuit court of SpOtsylvania county,
Virginia, entered on the 18th day OF De
cember, 1906, in the chancery cause OF
Andrews heirs VS. Powell, j. L., will OF.
fer for sale at public auction, at the front
door OF the courthouse OF Spotsylyania
county, Va, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
RAILROAD BUILDING

Based on u canvass Of every railroad
company in the South, the Manufactur-
ers' Record publishes table showing
the amount Of new mileage buitin 1906.
and also the construction proposed for
1907, in each State The figures for this
state ale az follows: Mileage, 1906,
1862: 1907. 32225.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08
NOTICE.
Courts Sale of a Valuable
Tract of Land

NEAR THE RAPPAHANN0CK
RIVER, IN CAROLINE CO., VA.
Pursuant to the terms and directions
OF a decree entered in the chancery cause Of
Stephens. &C., against Stephens, &C., on
the 10th day OF December, 1906, by the
Circuit Court OF Caroline county, the
undersigned will on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08

Il is undigested food that causes
sourness aud painfulindigestion. Kodol
il n solution Of veget able acids. Ii
digtsts what you eat. and corrects the
deficiencies Uf digestion. KOdol conforms
to the National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Sold here by h. n. GOOlrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-01-08

81 had tried everything for my baby,
until DR.. Lyle recommended Cascasweet.
can truthiully say it is the best medi-
cine ever used for babies. Mamie l..
Taylor. Bedford, Va. cascssweet is sold
by X n GOOlrick.