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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
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At ~ Thoma- Episcopal Church.
Or,rg 30 p tn, Nj Wallace Walker
Sanip'f. dr 20 Orange county. and Mis-
Ala l.,dsas WDurrn daughter 90 dr.
nrg NJ J 4 = Wood N &c he came
c'uut, were united 90 marriage. R-v
j hs ;. h~nsbruugh, officiating
The bridal party entered tie church a.
follows: ush-rs-N 4 Shack leford. II G
~hacslriOrd and August Msmbe-s'-. e
Or,ug- aud Noel LNnL az Aiexaud s.:
Uai1 of honor NJ b tie Jaifr,y a nod
IN sit ~ tn- bfld- ntfif.d ln ~ b te
embroidered Swiss muslin gloves ro
match. hire pictun. hut and carried
PINK -w"et peas the bride h-aniuS ga tn.
aru - her Bth-r who gave h~f a ay
She nor cram white - In gown.
prime - -, L.. IN traine gloves to match.
lsc- veil. "a hich Wa worn 10y her mother
AZ her marriage. She ear led iie- of he
vallps aud msicen-hair ferns
They were mt AT the altar b. the
groom aud hi- broth.r Harry Sc ford,
the beet mNa
The church "a beautiful, decorated
Miss Ellie Sanford sister of the groom.
presided at the organ.
After the ceiemu n an elegant recep-
ton was given at the home of the bride
The couple left for "a trip North Upon
their return they will reside at Ken
wood near Madison Run
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
COMMITTED SUICIDE
J. Spencer cogtnsy Takes Ms o~n LIE At Ms
Home Here.

Mr.. J. Spencer Courtney. a wenknown
ami popular citizen. shot and killed hun
sell az his home here about 1880 O'Clock
sunday night. The report OF the pistol
was heard by bis wife In her room and
hurrying To the room from which the re-
port came. she found her husband lying
on the floor with IA bullet hole through
bis head and the pistol In his right hand
She gave the alarm and neighbors
came 10 her assistance.
Mr. Courtney left home Saturday night
with the intention Of going - Bowling
Green to see about some work which he
had To do there. Sunday at noon Mrs.
Courtney received a message from him In
Petersburg stating that be would be
home at night. This was the fret init
nation she had that he was IN Peters
burg. He arrived here on the 1901 D IN
train and walked To his home. carrying
two large satchel- packed with clothes.
tie ERECTED his wife as usual aud thew
both went up stairs. she going 10 the
bed room and he TO a spare room where
the deed was committed.
Mr.. Courtney = health had not been
good Tor some tune. but 10 reason can 10
assigned for his taking his own life. RE
had on his person nine hundred aud ten
dollars, his business affairs were ia good
condition. his home life pleasant and
conducive TO happiness
Mr.. Courtney Wac 36 years Ola men,
b"r 81 Acorn Lodge. l. o. O. r. the
~ THAN Lodge. and the Baraca Bible
Class Of thu Baptist church.
tie II survived by his wife, who was
Miss K. Elizabeth Stone; his mother,
three sisters aud three brothers.
The funeral will take place Wednesday
at p m, services conducted by Rev. r.
Williams
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
John a. HARRIS DEAD
Tbs End Came Suddenly at His Home Sunday
Night

Mr.. John A Harris died at his home.
On Amelia street suddenly Sunday night
aged 81 years. He was thought to be
recovering from n long illness and was
out on the streets sunday afternoon.
The deceased was born In Warren
county, y. j.. and came to Spotsylvania
county with his parents prior to the war
ui 1851 and 90. When the -st gun was
fired In the WAT OF 1851 and 90 he en-
listed In the Confederat. army. IN Co. u
Both Va Regiment, and served through
till Sue surrender at Appomattox. He
came here about 1870. entered the
mercantile business and has been success
tui. lie was member of the Baptist
church and q good citizen.
He l. survived by bis wife and
Tour children - Mrssrs. o. L., Pres
ton l., Robt. n. and Miss LII
Liam Harri-; eight brothers-Messrs. I.
A., Charles A Rosser A. Lee. Alfred. r.
T.. GeOrge aud William Harris. one sis
t-f-Mrs Moilie " hitlOck.
Funeral services will he held from the
Baptist church Tuesday at IL n IN con
Quoted by Rev Aubrey Williams. and
interment Ia City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05

Grand Rapids. Mich May A
thirteen-year-old boy. William Haver
kamp. died al his home here as r.
suit OF being struck on the head dur
ing local central league bail gam.
by a pop bottle thrown from abov,
him in the bleachers. Edward Park.
is under arrest. charged with having
thrown the bottle. intending il for q
group Of boys whose antics in from
OF the bleachors annoyed the specta
tors. Young Haverkamp toppled osei
unconscious when he was struck anc
a general free fight started almost i'm
mediately. during which several per
sons We're arrested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
AWOKE AFTER 81 DAYS
Woman'S Curious Recollection
During Her Long Sleep.
OWN VOICE SCARED HER

She Startled Her Nurse BY Knocking
On the Door Of Her Room-Fears to
Go 10 Sleep Again-Never Felt Hun.
cry or Cold.
Los Angeles. Cal. MAY Mrs. Beu.
lah Hawkins. who has been asleep at
the County hospital for eighty-seven
days. awoke Saturday. When asked il
she remembered anything previous 70
her sickness Mrs. Hawkins replied that
she recalled many times when she was
asleep things that had happened in
her life before. and even took pleasure
in such "reminiscences.
Her return to consciousness was en-
trely unexpected and came several
hours after she had been taken from
the clinic room. where she was sub
jected To observation by members OF
the County Medical society. She was
able TO stand and had full control Of
all her faculties. although still weak.
When ! awuke" she said Il wae
frightened. I tried the door and found
that il was locked. was unable e
free myself. and then 1 began think
ing. When I collected my senses /
could remember a number of things !
could remember vaguely the remarks
made by the doctors and could see. OF
remember seeing. a number OF men
passing me. | am told that this oc
CURED when the medical association
saw me. only a short time before /
awoke.
Il stood by the door in my room for
some time and then / remembered
things. Experiences - conversations
held while I was asleep-came back L.
me and my mind cleared rapidly. ]
knocked on the door for some minutes
and Miss Fisher. the nurse. went bv
She was frightened when she heard
the knocking. but came TO the door. ]
said TO her. i just wanted TO tell you
that I was awake.
The sound Of my voice frightened
me. l felt weak. and did not have
good control over my limbs. otherwise
felt the same as I did before lapsed
into the sleep.
My memory seemed impaired a lit.
lie. but gradually things came to my
mind \ part of the time / was con
- tNNAH. 7 can remember n mum Der Of
Shings, in fact. | could see a number
Of things I remember distinctly q
large man who came % see ne only q
few days ago. I don't know who H.
was. but remember him distinctly.
A few things. when was turned
ovar 10y the nurse tor instance. re
mcmberCd \ few conversations which
were held while was conscious r.
member infinitely. believe. ] remem
Der when ! was first taken out int
the sun and when ] had new nurse.
81 never felt hungry or cold durinc
the time ! was in a trance. Positions
did not tire me ami I felt as if in &
nightmare good part of the time.
had no control over mind or power of
speech when I was conscious. and al
though l tried a number of times. }
was unable 90 make a sound Part a.
me seemed paralyzed. and my mins
was beyond my control
Il feel very much awake now: in
fact | am afraid oven now 10 sleer
again"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
CURRENT COMMENTS

Mr.. C. L. Cole. Of Middleboro. Ky. Is IN
the city.
New. perssols. fashions latest. are at
Jones. See them.
Mr.. Richard Rode was in Washington
Saturday.
Rough Pougee and Raiah silks at
specially low prices at Jones
Mr.. 5 b. HALO Petersburg. Is visiting
relatives here.
Less than one cent each. Fredericks-
burg views. at II. Wallace Garner 4 Co.'S.
the price regulators.
Mr.. John J. Minor is confined 70 bis
home by sickness.
Ladies. have YOU seen the "Hairliuht
Crowns ~ Lowery's? They are indis-
pensable with the new hats.
DIR. C. o. Burruss. Il sharon. $. c.. Is a
guest oi his parents here.
Another large assortment Of hats open-
cd today willcontinue to Offer Spring
suits at cut prices for n few days
The I. y Brent Store.
Mr. Frank Estes. who las been spend
ing u lew days here returned u Wash
iugton Wednesday.
Ladies' tailor-rnsl suits snring zoos
newest styles The newest in separata
-sirt- are IN at Jones An arfing-
dome free 81 charg aud mt guaranteed.
ca r % Cnle il repsintiug his hand
3 'rle r-sid.nc- I'm ASH gtOn avenue a
/ rich shade 81 colonial buff
Hand crochet mats. doyll--. center
/ ulrc,s scarf- aud squares Animnort.d
/ Made IN India and Sv ia. Tfes. ot
about one-lourth their value at Jones'
Mr.. At Murphv OF Wa.b,,e,o, ,,os
/ here SATURDAY.. This IL hi. hr-f vi-i, -,
| hi- iorm.r home Tor several ve,.rs
/ oar opening days are past bur all ia, 3
are "l"'.ing dt',- NOW. a. W. receive new
g""d- Aliu.'-' daily ~ Ms b +. smith
Il a." =. the up.to-iafe millinery.
r..p = eppp
walk mHd- on t. property along th.
trek from Princess Anne 70 Main street.
~" yoI NAn1 a HnthnIly finished
or 'aniiv. the thor ushls equipped Fred.
''rsSturg Davis Gallery Is prepared TO
AXE IT. AZ work guaranteed iirst-cla-s
"'rrA r--i~ct
N-- F.eda R,5e -s,,-,.., e. u,.
p'',l y 49, - .e' L" Me'ro-e.
studies, ai''r IA visit to her mother, Mrs
Augusta BOde here
Mr.. p A Gloss and Miss La-.iter have
re- urnrd from Manchester. whore they
~pe The winter. They have As their
W h~ueNrr "e MI trial order FOR odd
sideh""rd kye. We have made "a Gus
gallon Henr, Dann.hl Co
n. n ~.
hHi'S' on hlnS and Queen.
Family OF MIR q Davis
Rob-. ..,-,
save tn'' pi,ce- b ins same ia u We
ma en- or"~"n lenses I'D tloculist-' pro
al. J,w,ier n lu'''''' =
] hfNff-l |A 70" AutNnrlffaH SATURDAY. urf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
headquarters For
Building Materials.

see, a. Atuds OF North Carolina
-ifiH Lumber. dressed and
.n ra. .luyles. Iaths. Sash.
fo uc -Ituds. Lime. Cement.
a .nt = .at.f Pias-erine Fair.
: t..- amt invine brck TIN and
-'r k."lr-y Cut and Wire Nails. all
nd a. Mixed fAlnt- ana Dry
T. -r"d pu r1rpcn- DRYER
tDt Ltwi~f White Lead.
n l-l~> 'f nl kinds. Window
s- ."t fItty. Suiioe-s Hardware
ed '" Ia ponuc al, ching
r -ick
Nr~i ~ -i~s sewer Pipe and
20 ole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05

baltimore. May AZ. O. Bratt. gen
eral manager of the Baltimore. Wash
ington q Annapolis railway. was Sc
crctly married TO his nurse. Miss Edith
Estelie Sherwood. Secrecy was Oh
served because the rules of the insti
tuition forbid a ceremony while pa
uents are under treatment. and be
cause no trained nurse is allowed 70
care for her husband Mrs. Bratt IS
a native of ST Johns. Canada. Mr.
Bratt was born in Brunswick Nd.
They got acquainted two years ago in
a hospital in Paterson. n. j.. where
Mr.. Bratt was a patient.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
our BOYS WON
Defeated Bowling Green IS to }

The Fr-drrick sburg baseball team
crossed bat~ Friday after Don With the
Bow hing Green bows and dictated them
h' a score ~ l. 10 3 \ large crowd
Witnessed the fret game of che new club
some of the FEATURES was the pitching of
Manni' = TOR Frederics -bury. who struck
ont 10. The fielding II Puats IN center
h-ld for Bow ling Green was good. He
has only one arm. but catches aud hits
well The double play by Marshall for
Fredericksburg to Bode and Ii, fin
caught the crowd.
After the game Mr. Fuerherd presented
Mr.. POats with > pounds OF candy
DURING the game he received much APP
plause. The home team Is 81 excellent
material and IS going To make a good
showing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
los. W. MITCHELL DEAD

Sir. Joseph W Mitchell. q Spotsylva.
MIA. died at hi- home. near Salem church.
sunday morning. after a protracted
illness. aged 50 years lie was an er-
."niederat- soldier, "a member OF tn.
freirrickshurg artillery. He IL survived
hy hi- widow and seven children Funeral
services All be held from Salem church
tuesday afternoon al , o 'cl, OK, conduct
ed 10y Rev. Decatur Edwards. lnterment
N the burial ground in the church ward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
COLLEGE TEAM DISBAHDS

At a meeting Of the Athletic Associa-
ton Thursday it was decided that IL was
advisable to disband the college baseball
team and to cancel the remainder Of the
schedule. This action was taken after
mature elaboration. The MANAGEMENT
desires TO notify the creditors OF the as.
ISOLATION that all obligations will be set
tied In full at an early date.
The manager and the members OF the
team also desire TO express their thanks
10 the pubic Tor generous support of the
team. their kindly interest In the welfare
OF the association and to solicit their
support in the future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
TO BE SECOND LIEUTENANT U. S. A.

Mr.. Robert Emmett Mason Goodrich.
son OF Judge aad Mrs. ]. Il. Goodrich has
been named by the War Department for
a second lieutenant in the U. 4 army.
He is now 10 New York. The time for
his examination has not yet been fixed
Mr.. Goodrich IS q young man OF much
promise, graduate as bachelor OF SCI
ence. including electrical engineering. Of
V. p. l., and we congratulate him upon
his appointment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
Two-Heaaed Cali Has Three Mouths

Shippensburg. Pa. May flames
w. Burkholder. of Green Spring. owns
a monstrosity in the shape OF a calf
that is attracting much attention. The
creature is double-headed, but has
three mouths and tongues and four
eyes. Having bat one throat. the little
freak frequently chokes when partal-
ing of food. as it tries to use all three
mouths. Burkhoider is exhibiting the
calf, and has refused several offers
for H.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
MB. T. C. WARMAN DEAD

Mr.. F. c. Warman. Asst Engr, con-
nected with U. s. Engineer office at
W Washington, and In charge OF river and
herbor works In this district, died
suddenly in Norfolk, April 9th. OF heart
failure.
Mr.. Warman had visited Fredericks-
burg frequently In connection with i'm
provements to the Rappahsnnock and
had a number OF friends here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
he K Ray

For the positive cure OF cancer. tumors
and all skin diseases for the locating Of
internal diseases, offer the public the
only treatment Of this kind south Of
Washington. Testimonials and proof of
cures furnished on application The only
thoroughly equipped office in city.
W J. Chewing, NJ d..
1902 Princess Anne Street.
sapS- I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
MRS. JOHN R. RoStBR0 EKTeRTAINS

Mrs. John r RosebTo gave delightful
AZ Home" Friday afternoon ia honor
OF her guest, Mrs. J. Bayard Embick, OF
Baltimore.
There were large number of callers
who enjoyed the occasion. Dainty re-
freshments were served.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
SALE OF LAND

Tho tract OF land near Penola contain.
INK 20 acres, formerly owned by w. p.
Stevens. q ceased, was sold at public
auction by Judge A. T. Embrey, acting
Tor himself aud " A Rose com missioners.
a lew DAYS ago, for $3.50, to Kenneth NJ.
Vaughan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
ENTERTAINED EUCHRE CLUB

The Thursday Evening Euchre Club
was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
White Thursday evening at 4 O'Clock, at
the residence o. her brother, DIR. J. N.
Barney. Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed. Miss Lucilla Yates won first prize
and Mrs. Thos. 8. Shepherd the second.
Miss Blanche +. Webb, of Norfolk, secured
the guests prize.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
MOVING INTO NEW HOME

The handsome and palatial residence OF
Mr. W. II Pedsn. on WASHINGTON Ave.
has been completed by Contractor F. p.
Stearns and Nr. Peden and family are
no a moving into their new home.
Ii is one Of the most attractive pieces
Of prnpertv 30 the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Ella Sullivan. VIE OF Mr.. Harri-
sou sullivan died ~ her home In Stafford
sunday at > IA. IN. aged 80 years She
l. survived 10y her husband and ) chill
dfen. The funeral took place Monday
rom her late home al p. m. conducted
by Rev. A t. Lynn. Interment In the
family burrylug ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
ADMINISTRATOR AND
GUARDIAN QUALIFY

In Corporation court Saturday Mr.. N.
B. husselman qualified as administrator
OF X G. Perry. Mrs. Perry qualified as
guardian for her minor children.
H. g. Willis, r. G. Hilldrup, Jas. r.
Rawlings and W. s. Chesley were CD
pointed appraisers OF the property.
Chichester 4 Chichester are the attor.
neys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
Admiral Evans Grandson nl.s

Washington, May 4.-Robley Evans
Sewall the fouryear-old grandson of
Rear Admiral ID. Evans. and son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Sewall died Of ty-
phoid fever. Admiral Evans has one
other grandchild. a daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Sewau.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The NV. X. Association will not meet
on Tuesday as usual, but will meet at
the regular place on Wednesday, May 6
at 1890. Every member IL earnestly re-
quested to be present. as this will be an
important meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
BASEBALL

The Wet and DRY" baseball teams
played a game Saturday. The Vets
won by a score OF TO ?. Batteries for
Wet, Gouldman and White; for
DRY" Bailey and Proctor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
B0WLlkG---DILLARD

On the evening of May Sd. 1908. at the
residence of the bride. on upper Princess
Anne street, were married Mr. Harry
Warren Bowling and Miss Nellie May
billiard, Rev. DR.. T. s. Dunaway of6ciat-
ilg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
TWO Ex-CONFEDeRATES ILL

Messrs. Harry and Landon callahan.
both ex-COnfederate soldiers, members of
the fredericksburg artillery, are i'll IN the
same room at their home in stafford.
They are attended by DR. b. Hales.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
CAPT. A. NJ. WILLIS DEAD

Capt. A. NJ Willis died April 18th.
near Beaner, Oklahoma.
He was the great-grandson OF Col.
Henry Willie. OF fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
SUTER--WASHINGT0h

Miss Annie Mason Washington of King
George county, Va, was married to Mr..
Oscar Suter, OF Sacramento, Cal, April
23d, 1908, at San Francisco, Cal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
MARRIED

Mr.. L. g. Bradley and Miss Nellie Mar
shall, both OF this city, were married IN
Lynehburg Wednesday. They will reside
In Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
RIPE STRAWBERRIES

Mr.. John Happel brought TO our Office
Friday a small lot OF ripe Strawberries,
which were from his own garden.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
R. L. GORDON, JR., At KING
GEORGE AND STAFFORD

X. L. Gordon. Jr., will address the
voters of Stafford on Monday. MAJ
llth' 1905, at Stafford Court House.
my5 3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05

- ICHMOND. FREDERICKsBffRO
~ AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
~ Schedule effective April II. 1905.
Leave fredericksburg. N0rthwArd.
6:25 Il. m. week days. local: SOC a m
daily; 1929 a. m. daily. local; 1889 a
IN daily; l:2S p m. week DAYS: 6.3O n
M. week days. local; ZIG p m. SnudaSs
only. local; 800 ?. m. daily: 1000 d. m
daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark.
5:55 a IN. daily, A. c. l.. train. G.Ot N
week DAYS. local; S;2S a m Sundava
only, local; 1896 a. m daily. : A 1.
train; i2;49 =. m. week days. local. 5.26
pm. daily. \. &. l.. train: Gas .. m.
daily, local; 1:54 p. m. daily. : 4.
train.
Local irom Washington arrives li:O9
n m. week days
Arrivals and departures not guaran-
teed
W. Z. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
Z. e. Cox. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-05
Farms Wanted

Wanted at once-25 farms. A. C. Gar
rison' real estate agent, Guineys. Va.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
THE. BINGVILLE .BUGLE !
The Leading Paper Of the CsuHt5l
BhEht-Breezy-Bellicoss-sustIinr

How DON the busy little hss
Improve each shining hour
by gathering honey all the dag
From eTerT opening eoaR.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Household Furniture

AhSGSSAASAN ~ AHAANaS
Being as have about give up the
Idee Of ever getting married
am willing TO sell the furniture l bought
several years ago when was engaged and
Expected to take a wife unto me, In
which was cFuely disappointed
have about made up my mind that was cut
out FOR a ole bachelor all ny born days
and ! will now sell this furniture al a
bargain
Il get a good offer for same. II do r0t get
q good oner-
I will keep the furniture and keep sH
trying to get wife.
BIngVille. SIME WILKINS.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Hens ToOihHGhH

Hen weatherby. prop. Of our general
store was took suddint with the tooth
ache one day last week. II was the
i,Ynpine kind and whenever II would
give a Jump, so would Hen right up into
the air about five feet. BY and by Il
got 10 hurtin Hen so that as q last re-
sort he went to Doc. Livermore to see
II anything could be did 10 II. Doc said
there was only one course left and that
was to pull the tooth. Hen said to go
ahead. because he calkilated that pullin
Il out would be a pleasure compared
with havin It remain in his Jaw IL the
thing was a-goin TO axe like that.
Doc he didn't seem TO have the right
kind OF pinchers handy so he run over to
Bill Hepburn's blacksmith shop and bor-
rowed a pair for a few minutes They
was the tongs which Bill uses to hold his
iron on the anvil with. Hen he set down
on a chair and opened his mouth wide
and Doc got a good holt and begin TO
pull, but the plnchers slipt of terrible
suddint and Doc fell backwards and hit
his head against q iron cuspitoon, out
ting a cash beck of his left ear. Doc
swore some and jumpt up and started for
Hen again and said he'd pull out that
tooth or know the reason why. Hen told
Doc ne had changed his mind and TO let
that tooth alone, but Doc he persisted
and the next mint the two men were
rolling on the floor in deadly combat.
Hen pounded up Doc some before people
rushed in from the street and separated
them. Hen then went away and said
that the toothake was better. Doc has
a bill again Hen for 80 cents and says he
viii sue but what he gets it.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
School Is Out

Jed Peters. our intelligent school teach
er. closed UP his spring term In the Bing-
Vile schoolhouse last Friday with fitting
ceremonies The last day Of the BIng-
Vile School has been a occasion wich
has long been looked forward to with a
great cal Of expectation. especially on
the part OF the scholars.
The closing exerciZes was held in the
afternoon, beginning at p. m. Most all
the parents Of the children who have
went to school to Jed this winter. was
present. together with others as wasn't
parents. including ourself The exercizeS
was begin by a entertainment. This con-
sisted Of resitations and songs by the
scholars and the doing Of some sums on
the blackboard, Just to show how much
the children have learnt this winter and
how terrible smart they be. The enter
tainment was a big sueksess, except in
one or two Instances. Little Tommy
Barker forgot his speech and cried until
his mother had to take him outside OF
the schoolhouse for a while. and little
Mary Jane Dewberry, daughter OF our
brave town constable, who singed a solo.
broke down on a high note and had TO
give 1t up. Otherwise the entertainment
part was a great .sucksess and was
llstend to by great interest
Follering this part OF the program two
long tables was carried into the school,
house and these was loaded down with
eatables wich everybody had brought
along in baskets. including pies, cakes
huns, doughnuts, cold chickens. pickles
raisens. etc, too numerous to mention
All set themselves down 10 this reuast
and done ample justice to same After
everybody had ct until they was full. we
(as editor Of the Bugle) got upon our
feet. according TO prior arrangement,
an6 made speech, telling how happy