The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-02
CURRENT COMMENTS

happiness and prosperity to you.
May 1908 bring much prosperity to
fredericksburg
Mr. Chas W Cash. who has been in
disposed, il out again.
Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Spicer are visiting
friends In Washington.
Sheriff T. b. Gill. Of Caroline county.
was in the city Monday.
Mr.. Ferdinand II. Hart IL confined to
his home with "a bad case of humps.
Misses Davis have returned from a
visit To their sister in Caroline county.
DIR. Mason Smith, of Norfolk il a guest
al his parents. Mr. and Mrs r. J. smith
Mr. John T. Leavell has returned to
a~hiugton after visit To friends here
Mr. and Mrs C.S Hunter. OF Richmond.
sp"nt Christmas in the city with rela.
tives.
I M Il. c. Beale. Jr.. who spent Xrnas
! here. has returned 10 Miller school, Abe
1 marie
Mr.. +. J Smith and Nr. 5. $ Bradford
have returned from hunting trim in
King George
Mics Adelaide Gayle. OF Norfolk. is visit
ing her cous n. Mrs. J. H. Henderlite. on
George street
Mr.. Simon Hirsh went to Richmond
Tuesday 10 attend big ball given by
one of his friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. x. Howard left Tues
day for Alexandria, where they will
spend the New Year
Miss Freda Bode. who is attending
school In Philadelphia, spent the holt
days here with her mother.
number Of our merchants are busy
taking inventory. Watch for bargain
announcements is THE paper.
MIR. Geo. 5. Davis has returned from a
pleasant visit To his son. Mr. II. Z. Davis
and family at Cumberland. Md.
Mr. n k McCresry. who has been a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Duff Green. has re-
turned to his home in Richmond
Mrs. r. r. Merchant left Tuesday for
Richmond. where she VIII be a guest Of
her daughter. Mrs Brawner Gates.
DR. W d Kunkle. OF the firm o. II
Wallace Garner 4 Co. has returned from
visit TO his former home at Allentown.
Pa
Mrs VIM Sisson. OF Alexandria. who
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Durrett. in Spotsylvania, has
returned home.
Everyone wants "A new hat for Xmas
Go To Mrs. d. +. Smith 4 Co.'S. All hat.
reduced for the holiday trade. Come
early and x your pick
Mrs. Jno. W. Daniel. OF Washington
who spent the HOLIDAYS here with her
| .aother, Mr.. W II Fitzhugh. was ir
Richmond Sunday visiting her sister.
Mr. Stapleton Young. Of Mattoon. III
formerly oi Spotsvlvania has been
sp- nding the holidays with his relatives
IA the city. He returned home Tuesday
Mr.. VIM Wilde has received a telegram
! from Brooklyn. \. Y announcing the
death 81 hi~ father. Mr. Herman Wilde
/ tie was 90 years OF age aud died sud-
denly
Do like other wise husbands, fatha-s
and swr.thearts-2ive your " lie. daugh-
ter or be- { girl "A piano for Xmas They
will last fhe longest lie. II yon get them
AT II Wallace Garner 4 Co.
There was but one case before Mayor
Wallace Monday. James erickson.
coiured who claimed To he from Jamaica
and aid he had been put N a dredge
boat. was ordered To leave town.
tn my Friends and Patrons-I wish
- thank YOU for your liberal patronage
during the past year, aud wish you one
and all a happy and prosperous New
Year. 5. ;. kaufman, the ieweler.
Rev. Herschel ". b Jones and wife.
who have been visiting his parents. Mr..
aud Mrs A. b Jones, in Spotsylvania
county. left Tuesday for their home In
Dinwiddie county.
When YOU want a beautifully finished
photograph and correct likeness of self
or FAMILY, the thoroughly equipped Fred
@rickshurg Davis Gallery Is prepared to
make il. All work guaranteed first-class
In every respect.
Rsv. George II. Ray, d. D., of Spotsyl-
vania. Il on a visit To his sick brother IN
Washington and 90 baptise the first
grandchild of his youngest brother. Dr.
Raw has two nephsws in the Maryland
Legi@lature-Hon Jas f. Ray, Jr., OF
Prince George county. a recognized leader
81 th- Democrats in the house, and Hon.
Preston Ray, lately elected from Mont
gomery county.
With thanks for your very liberal
patTOuhke LOT the year l9Ui, we wish
YOU IA very happy aid prosperous 1908,
and promise tn serve you tn the very
best of our ability. Solicit a continuance
OF your patronage. C. ". Jones.
Mr. Thomas Knox left Wednesday for
the South. after spending the holidays
here with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. d.
II Knox.
At Jones store everybody Is busy go
ing through all the stock Every odd
piece. odd lengths. remnants, soiled lots.
etc. viii be gotten ont and in a few DAYS
Will have special sale of them. Watch
out for the dates of this sale. C. w.
Jones.
Mr. Lee j. Graves was in Richmond
Wednesday on business.
To the public We recognize that Won
have. by your liberal support. made the
increas" In this stores business over the
previous years. and we desire to express
our appreciation for same. With re-
nawed efforts we will strive to make IL
both pleasant and profitable to you to
be numbered with this stores patrons
the coming year. The I. n. Brent Store.
Miss Mamie McCreery, Of Richmond. is
q guest of her sister. Mrs Duff Green.
Mas Matte Nae Jones, of Baltimore.
and brother. Master Clifford Jones, OF
Alexandria, who has been spending a
lev DAYS with their aunt. Mrs. j. r..
shelton. near this city, have returned
home.