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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
CllEE-STHRESHLeY

Hugh c. Cline and Miss Attaya |.
Sthreshley, daughter OF Nr. and Mrs
harius Sthreshley, of Stafford county.
were married at the home OF the bride :
sister. Mrs. j. II. Swain. I'm Susnnvill,
Cal, June | lth, Rev. Mr.. Abbott OH &
Rting.
The groom IL "a young lawyer of Susan.
VILE. and the bride has many friends in
this city. having resided here for some
time while a nurse at Mary Washington
Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs Cline will reside Mt Susan
villo. Cal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
DISPOSITIONS

Commissioner Alvin T. Embrey was en-
gagged in Spotsylyania Wednesday tax
ing dispositions IN the chancery suit OF
Jett V. Jett, etc, preparatory for report.
This suit Involves the title to some nice
farIns In Spotsylvania county. Attor-
ney Frederick ". Coleman represents tn +.
plaintiff and W. W. Butzner the defend.
ants
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
c0-REcEIvsR APPOINTED

Judge Goolriek entered an order 10 the
Corporation Court Thursday. in the case
OF Armstrong against the Henry Dan
nehl Company, appointing Mr. VIM X
Gooirick co-receiver with Judge A. T..
Embrey to manage and conduct the bus
iness OF the Henry Dannehl Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
NOT A CANDIDATE

fredericksburg, Va, June %. 1908.
To The Free Lance.
In your Issue of June 25th, under the
caption The Police Justice" you hav,
my name among those mentioned fol-
that office.
| wish to deny emphatically that
have ever entertained any idea Of run
ming for this position.
Respectfully,
A. q BllingsIey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
G0RED BY A BULL

A. s. Dillingham;. OF Fairfax county,
was seriously injured by bull he was
leading. The animal made a vicious at
tack, knocking him down. One of the
bulls horns entered Mr.. Dillingham;
mouth. coming out under his eye, frac-
turing his jaw bone and lacerating his
face Mr.. Gillingham managed to escape
and later went to Alexandria Hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
POLITICAL

In the event that Mr.. Bryan is elected
president. it Is said that GOV. Swanson
VIII be IA membes>of the cabinet.
Robt. W. Withers. of Suffolk, SAYS be
VIII wait two years before becoming a
candidate for Congress 10 Second district.
and In the meantime il "A candidate for
Speakership OF House OF Delegates next
time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
FOR POLICE JUSTICE

To the voters OF the city of Fredericks-
burg.
Jake this means to announce that |
am candidate for the office Of Police
Justice of the city OF fredericksburg at
the election to he held on Tuesday, the
3rd day of November, 1908. II the
voters OF the city OF Fredericksburgsee
fit to elect me to this office IL will be my
endeayor to administer the law fairly
and impartially to the best of my ability.
VIM. X. Goodrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
WANTS 100000 FOR ROADS

C. W, Throckmorton. member OF the
Legislature from Henrico, has ad-
dressed letter to the Supervisors ak
Ing that Judge Scott be petitioned to or
der an election on a proposition to Issue
$500. 900 on bonds for permanent road
construction In the county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
FUNERAL OF Mr.. FRANK BROWN

The funeral of Mr.. Frank Brown took
place from the Presbyterian church
Thursday at ADO O'Clock, services con-
Quoted by Rev. J. ii. Henderlite, assisted
by Rev. W. l.. Dolly and Rev. DIR. J. W.
Rosebro. Interment in the City Gene
terry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
SALARIES OF P0ST0FFICE
CLERKS INCREASED

Postmaster John NJ Griffin has secured
Increases IN the salaries of the following
Clerks in the city postofiics: Messrs. W.
+. Compton, Jas. II. Jones and John G.
Helm, each. from 5000 to $1,000. Miss
Agnes Griffin from $500 TO 5000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
FOR RENT.

That large Brick Store and Warehouse
on Main street, in Orange. at present oc.
cupied by d. l.. Curry. Possession given
August %. 1908. Apply to Morton &
Shackeliord, or Citizens National Bank
Orange, Va. lj-23-ImR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
TWO DAYS The EARLIEST

Mrs. Alfred Kishpaugh Informs US that
she had ripe tomatoes on her table Mon
day which were grown in her garden at
back OF residence on Prince Edward St.
and is therefore entitled to the medal for
1908.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
sud Virginia Lumber. dressed and
undressed, Shingles, Iaths, Sash.
Doors, and Blinds. Lime. Cement,
Csicin Plaster, PlasteriLe Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails. all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints aud Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil. Turpcnt'ne, DRYER
sarnish and Lewis's white Lead,
Paint Brushes Of all kinds. Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hard ware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. h. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
LAWN PARTY

The A. p. V. A. at their meeting Mon
day decided to have "a lawn party on the
grounds Of the Mary Washington House.
Thursday. July End, from 5 TO 3 O'Clock
p m, 20 facilitate the opening OF the
Rising Sun Tavern to the public.
Mrs. " NJ. Fleming,
Dfracfresa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
Mr.. FRANK p. STeARNS
Elected General Inspector o; the Public School
Building.

The Joint Committee of the City Coun-
ell, composed oi the Committees on
Schools aud Public Property. at a meet
ing held Friday morning unanimously
elected Mr.. Frank p. Stearns general in.
spectOr FOR the construction OF the pub
lie scnool building now being erected for
the city by Contractor +. g. Hehin. Mr..
:. L Eastburn wss~ also unanimously
elected secretary OF the Joint Committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
RISING SUN TAVERN
OPEN TO VISITORS

The Rising Sun Tavern. on upper Main
St, owned by the Association for Preser-
walton OF Virginia antiquities, will he
open in few days for visitors and will
be in charge of Mrs J. b. Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT FAIL gOAI

uonhechons a. Fredericksburz viz K = -
n X and Ma land. Delaware aud n -sinia Gal,'
Chesapeake a Ohio K r.
The only line 90 NE Chanosuoru.iii. anc VII.
esrness Battehslda
aastsrn standard Tins Daily s1cevt sunday.
". H. RICHARDS. 8sa- lansze-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
GARDEN PARTY

The A. p. ". A. will hold "A garden
party on the yard of the Mary Washing
toa House on Thursday, July 2, for the
bsneit OF the repairs on Rising Sun
Tavern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
EXCURsIoNsro IRyINGroN

| will give excursion on steamer ]. C.
Ewell TO lrvington. leaving Fredericks-
burg Friday, July Bird, 8 a m, reaching
Irvington sundown. Retyrning leave
lrvington 5 a. m. Sunday. arriving here
that evening. VIII stop at wharves Il
signaled. Fare, round trip, 81 so. Big
celebration at lrvington July 4th. Boat
races, etc.
T. I. Ratcliiie.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
MUST FILE EXPENSES

Candidates for Mayor and City Coun-
ell IN the recent election must file their
expense accounts with the clerk OF the
court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27
FLIES DISAPPEAR

when you use Fly Ribbon. New thing,
but the best thing out. Price, DC, at our
store only. w. l.. Brannan. .
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27

si25- 7t-lsat-thurs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-27

A movement Is 10 b. started ia south
west virginia 20 have the State vote ON
the question OF prohibition
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Newport's Fire Loss.

Newport, Oregon, Jan. 81
Revised estimates of losses due to
FIRE that consumed an entire.
block IN the busiress district
New Years morning, total at
lesSss S4 600, with only Sc, 500
insurance. The statement of
losses and insurance is follows:
DR.. Doris photograph gal
gallery, $1,000; Ed Stoker, meat
market, $1,000; Cozy Corner, con-
fectionery, F. Hopperly, stock,
$1,000; building, G. Shollenberg,
$500; Lee Williams, building,
$4,000; stock, $1,000; insurance
on stock one-half; lodging house.
G.. Shollenberg, $4,000; F. Jen-
kins, jewelry and millinery,
stock, $4,000; F. Hopkins, build
ing, $500; G. Shollenberg, build
ing, $4,000; F. S. Booth, build
ing, $1,000; McCleary & Chatter
ton, $1,000; meat market, $1,000;
cigar store. building owned by
J.. Porter, $1,000.
The FIRE started in the Cozy
Corner confectionery 1t was
first discovered by G. Shollen-
| berg, WHO owns. 23 buildings.
Newport has no FIRE protection.
| The flames made q clean SWEEP
on Main street to the Leese Il
Searth bank The wind, ;thez
| subsidized and by this :, fortunate
chance the remainder of the bust,
luess, district, which had seemed
| doomed escaped. The origin o.
| the FIRE is not known s;*z =, :
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
TAKEN TO ASYLUM.
Had "CaIls" From on High to
HOrsewhip ChIIdren-The
Harmon case.

.'I am not surprised; they
stoued and prosecuted Jesus Christ,
why not me?" was the remark
with which George Harmon re-
ceived the information, Friday,
that he waste be taken to the in
sane asylum at Salem on the fol-
lowing day. Continuing, Har-
mon said that he received calls"
from God and that when he was
instructed to use the rod on his
children he would have to obey.
In order to quill this obedience
to "calls" the authorities found
it necessary to place Harmon un-
der arrest the early part of last
week, after he had administered
a horsewhipping to his three
daughters, aged Ie, IS and 10,
beating the eldest about the head
and face with his fists, as related
in the last issue of the Gazette.
The authorities say that Har'
mon was perfectly sane on any
and all other topics, but that
when religion was mentioned he
was completely "off." He be-
lieved himself Inspired by God tc
do as he did, he, stated, and seem
ed to think the severe beating,
that be had given his laughter.
were by divine direction. 80 80
The ycung women hope to keel
the family together and the twt
Oldest girls have secured employ
ment. There are two smallel
children, besides the young ladie'
who were SO ill-treated by th'
father lsstsweek.a "a, = ~ =, \
An attendant came up from
Salem, Friday evening. and Har
mon was taken to. that city, Sat
urday morning.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
La Grippe.

The menace Of the grip-grip
of the kind that swept over the
country in 188e-is enough to
makethe stoutest heart quail. Of
all the aggravating, enervating,
depressing denominations thatever
afflicted humanity the disorder
that goes under this name may
we'll be reckoned the worst. 1t has
not even the grace to reach a
fatal termination quickly, but
plays upon the bere nerves of the
victim tor weeks and even months
b-fore allowing him to escape
its clutch by dying. OF course
not everybody who suffers from
grip dies, but most of its victims
whine protestingly against the
continuanceof of life that the insinu-
ating, persistent pest has made a
burden too grievous to be borne.
We are told there are now between
900 and 400 cases of the debilita-
ting malady in this city. To
these comes the ukase of expert
ence saying: Go to bed, cover up
warmly, admit plenty of fresh
air in the room, cultivate the
grace of patience, eschew drugs,
drink plenty of cold water and
mutton broth, hope for the best,
and find consolation, in rhe
thought that a needless doctors
bill has been saved even If m
undertaker's bill impeuds.-Ore-
onian., -:
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Had Socisl Time.

There was big time at the
I. O. .O. F. hall Saturday even
ing, when Ellsworth Post, G. "a.
r., z and Ellsworth Relief Corps
held thc.r annual installation.
Nearly 400 people attended. the
ceremonies and joined in a gen
eral jolliication and banque-
later in the evening. ~
There was a brief program that
included a characteristic address
by DR.. J. R. N. Bell, an ad-
dress of interest by Rev. Leecn
and vocal solo by Rev. Hand
saker.
During the evening, Mrs.
Agnes Young, the retiring presi-
dent Of the w R. c. was pre-
sented with beautiful, golden
oak center ia Die by her sisters OF
the Corps. as slight token ol
the love and stee m in which she
is held ,,em, and although
taken cai= rly by surprise,
Mrs. Youns acknowledged th<
Gift in a feeling manner.
Mrs. E n Henkle, who has
been the fai hful secretary tor ter
years, was also remembered oy the
Corps ladies, who presented hel
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Real Estate Transfers.

G. w. Smith to G. w. Tidd,
S acres near Corvallis; $1,000. u
IT. D. Campbell to Mary c.
Cyrus, 5o-1oo acre near Corvallis, ),
$685. @~32 s":.3 E"-t5 ."t' ?
w. G. Davis to A. J. Johnson.
"a. rs acres near Corvallis; $3777.
N. P. Newton and wife to J.
P. Mcconnell, part OF Lot 90,
block 80, Philomath; $1,000.
Ernest B. Follett and wife to
L P. Mcconnell, $40 acres III
Alsea; $500.
Fanny B. Oren and husband to
E. w. S. Pratt, Il lot S, block
1o, N. B. & P. Avery's Add to
Corvallis; $50.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07

with an elegant, gold.mounted
fountain pen, accompanied with
their affectionate good wishes
and deep appreciation of her ser
vices.
The newly installed officers of
the w. R. c. are as follows:
President, Mrs. Bulls; Sr. Vice,
MIs.Ada Farmer; Jr.~Vice., Mrs.
Dedrick; Chap, Mrs. M. George;
secretary, Mrs. Emily. Henkle
treasurer, Mrs. Wilkinson; con.
ductor, Mrs. Agnes Young.
The G.. A. R. officers are:
Com, Mr.. DedIick; Sr. Vice,
Mr.. Bulls; Jr. Vice, William
! Whiteside; Chap. Mr.. Schrack
guard, Sam Kerr; adjutant, M
L. Adams; Or. M, M. L. Hu'
bier; sergeant-at-arms, S. H
Horton; sergeant, J. w. Woods
officer of the day, ]. c. Young.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07

Mail Carrier on Beach Has Mar
row Escape from Death.

A Newport dispatch last Fri
day to the Portland Jour-
nal says: Seegil, a mail carrier,
between Newport and Yachaats is
sure that akin to a tidal wave hit
the beach at the latter place Tues
day. S>egil lost two good horses
aud is happy that he escaped with
bis life for the wave was suffi.
ciently large to completely envel-
op his team and had not the cary
rier jumped towards the cliffs and
as the water receded made with
difficulty toward high ground he
would have been drowned.
See2il was passing narrow
part of the beach when he no.
ticed an exceedingly large wave
tumbling in toward the sands.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
SOMETHING ABOUT BACTERIA
Prof. Pernet, of o. A. G. Gives In
teresting Information.

Bacteria, which are sometimes
called germs, microbes miero-eT-
ganisms, etc., belong to plant
kingdom aud are the lowest form
of plants, being unicellular and
of microscopic dimensions, their
sizes averaging about twenty
thousandths of an inch. Each
plant under favorable conditions
multiplies by dividing into two
every hour; they also produce
spores or seeds which are very
resistent to the elements, and not
unlike plants of higher order
| they require food and moisture to
induce their growth. Each
variety of these plants prefer and
grow best ID certain materials
and in consuming this as food,
they excrete or convert it into
chemical substances peculiar to
their kind, called ptomaines,
| which are usually in the form Of
r-o.e, simple elements than be-
fore they. began their activities.
After some varieties of bacteris
have consumed part of, or ali
the material which favors thei,
growth, other varieties begir
their activities by using as food
the, .ptomaines OF the varietie.
which preceded them. As ar
illustration, fresh cider contains
a certain amount of saccharine
matter, the yeast plants finding
this to be their natural food soor
convert it into alcohol BY split
ting up the, sugar and liberatips
calbonic acid gas. AS soon, q
some alcohol is formed,E anothe'
variesy of germs, the acetic acie
fe1ments, use as food the alcoho
thus provided for them by oth'
yeasts, then their products, II
the presence of air, are converted
into acetic acid or vinegar. Thu'
it is with all organic matter
there is a constant transforma
ton going on through the pow
erful activities of bacteria which
are the prime factors in reducing
it. No organic matter possesse'
the power of self-decomposition
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07

In moment he realized his dam
ger and while the wall of water
rushed toward him with great
speed he lashed his horses vigor-
ously thinking to start them to
the wide stretch of beach beyond,
then he leaped from the wagon
Just as the water closed in upon
him.
The carrier had made consid-
cradle progress toward the higher
ground when the seethipg billow
caught up with him. He felt it
rising almost to his waist and the
un 1ertow slowly but surely grip
ping him. At this crucial mo-
ment the water began to recede,
and summoniug all his strength
Seegil struggled toward the cliffs.
The carrier held his ground
until he was able to splash out of
the rapidly Swallowing swirl.
Glancing over. his shoulder he
! saw another great wave gaining
momentum every second, curling
shoreward. Seegil made des-
perate dash for the rocks, gained
and mounted to a considerable
height above the sands. He was
none too soon. The water
leaped as high as his place Of ret
uge and he noticed his team oi
horses struggling in the SUR
helplessly. The horses and We
hicle were washed out to: seq
when the second wave had sPen'
its force. " s.'-' ~ :. ,',.s.I . y
+Seegii says the waves rolled
ashore about, 8 O'Clock in:ths
afternoon, 49,. s.: T.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Overheard
AT THE
Red Tag Sale!

Many customers remarked:
my, l don't see how you can
afford to sell such good mer-
chandise so cheap"
One lady remarked to an
other that she always felt SO
safe in trading with Mr.. No.
Ian {; always was satisfied /;
that she had her moneys
worth in good goods. Her
friends answer was, indeed
my whole family always feel
/ at home here. Remarks like
the above are very gratifying
to us and we shall do Our
utmost to double our efforts
right along.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Why l Write in Song.

I write my thoughts in verse or rhyme,
Because my soul ia fnll of song;
My cart keeps beating measured time
To music, all the whole day long;
Or even when the sun is set,
And evening shadows longer grow,
The song still thrills my being yet,
Altho' it's tones are soft and low.
When sometimes at the midnight hour
toss al. slee pless on my cot,
The song comes back with greater power
In thoughts Of Him, who changeth not
But ever bids bis angels keep = :VA- /.
:; Theiriloyink yigils o'er his own;
Nor when, I wake, nor, when I sleep,
y they sweet. watohful presence flown
And thus .themorp, the 9eoa. thenight =
Some melody TO- me doth Hpriqg; :, fssa,
And oft my thoughts i'd song l write,
/ Perehance 'trillllslp my neighborisiag.
I do not wr;t~ that may gain IA. <
Fame fermyself, or even praiss;
But that my song may soothe some pain
Or fill with sunshine some dark days.
Sometimes sing of Heaven above,
So ometinaes my song is Of the earth;
1 sing of Joy, OF Hope, of Love.
sing of death. Iisipg of birth;
And be my song of mirth or pain
OF poverty or wealth in store,
I write it not that 1 may gain,
But that my heart is running DER.
And 1t would give me great delight,
If any simple little cong
OF mine, should guide pilgrim right
Or shield the weak against the wrong
And 80 give my verses wing,
And let my song float on the air!
My heart is lighter when l sing
Let critics scoff,-I little care!
Rose WHITE MEARs.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
All the World

Is stage, and Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment plays a most important part. 1t
has no superior for Rheumatism. stiff
joints, cuts, sprains and all pains. Buy
it, try it and you will ALWAYS nse it. Any
body who has used Ballard's Snow Lin1
ment ia a living proof OF what it does
Buy trial bottle. 25c. SOC and $1.00
Sold by Graham & Wortham.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Wood Wanted.

Bids for furnishing the Oregon Agri-
cultural college wood for the ensuing
school year beginning in September
1898, will be received at the office OF the
Purchasing Agent of the College up to
Saturday, January 4, 1908.
lO3u T. II. CRAwFoRD,
Purebasiag Agent.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Parents Mseting.

One of Superintendent Deu-
mans popular school meetings is
to occur. at the Mountain. View
school house on Saturday. Jam
uary II. The Mountain View
school will furnish the literary
program, under the dire ction of
the teacher, Miss Warner, and
the arrangements for the usual
basket dinner are in the hands
of Mrs. George Lisdeman, Mrs.
B. W. Harris and Mrs c. Tall
man, who will see that the
"spread" is up to the high stan
dard established by the cooks in
various parts of Benton county
where these parents meetings
have been held.
The program will begin at II
O'Clock and will be as follows:
"Men Are Only Boys Grown 1alr'-.
Mrs. Mamie Fnlkerson
"Wbat Can the Director do to Help
the School, ..... Mr.. G. Tallnan
Talk. A. N. FulkeTson
Address. Rev. ]. r. N. Bel
Singing. Audience
Remarks. .Supt. Denman
Singing. Audience
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
For Sale.

One Bro oks, 211s III. P Marine Motor
and complete boat eutft, IL inch, g. blade,
propeller shalt, stufhng-box, etc. New,
hasn't run "a hours. +. II. PRATT.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1908-01-07
Sheep For Sale.

Eighty head of good ewes bred 10
thorough bred bucks. L. A. Houcf,
Monroe, Oregon. B. T. D. l. Phone
Beilefountain. ftf