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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11
Ladies' Gloves.

Ladies' Eight But :
ton Length Cape
Gloves; shown In tan
only; best wearing
glove that you can
buy; splendid for
shopping wear; they
are sold everywhere at
$3.50 a pair; we will
sell them at the Won
der on Thursday at, a
pair ............ $500
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11

fox terriers and King Charles span
iels, all pedigreed.
Miss Elkins has eight hunters
and riding horses. "Signet," her ia
vorite, has taken cups in New York
Boston, Philadelphia and Balti-
more.
Back of the barns on the West
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11

She--I don't like these new foot
ball rules at all
He~-Why?
She---Because ! miss the deli
cious uncertainty as to who Is hurt.
which was feature of The mass
plays.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11
Boys Caps

Boys Caps for WIN
ter wear; made from
a good heavy cloth,
with inside fur pull
down; just the thing
for the cold days that
are coming; we have
them in all sizes for
little and big boys,
and we sell them at,
each ............ soc
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11

Ladies' Two Clasp
Glace Kid Gloves:
made from carefully
selected skins ana
perfectly fashioned.
We are showing them
in all : sizes and IN
white only. We win
sell the $3.50 grade on
Thursday at, .
pair ........... $f.19
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11
BAD MEN RUN DOWN

WALLACE, Idaho, Nov. 11.-Fol-
lowing the arrest of two members
of desperate gang of criminals,
who unwittingly threw themselves
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11

KATHERINE ELKINS MANIAC
ING HER SPIRITED HORSE,
"SIGNET." ON A RIDE INTO Ell
KINS, w. VA.
Miss Marjorie Gould, daughter of
George ]. Gould, are her closest
friends. Miss O'Brien has visited
1T Elkins this fall.
sSas This week Miss Elkins broke her
eclusion by pouring ted for her
grandfather. while be and his
younger daughter, Mrs. Arthur Lee,
Of Washington, entertained the
nurses from the perfectly equipped
Davis hospital But although every
one was thinking in terms of Ital-
fan royalty, no one dared breach
the interesting subject. Miss Elkins
poured tea and was as serene as If
the vexed question that has kept
SO many people guessing for nearly
"a year never had been.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11
kIT7zE ELKLNS WON'T SAY a, WORD

DOROTHY DALE, VISITING THE
ELkiNe PRiNciPALlTY IN
WEST VIRGINIA, FINDS THE
AMERICAN GIRL WORLD IS
TALKING ABOUT SERENE
AND SILENT.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11
Grocery Department News

Fancy soft shell almonds at, lib. .......... zoe
Fancy English walnuts at, lib. ........... zoe
Fancy Brazil nuts at Id. ................. zoe
Boiled cider, quart size bottle for. ....... .25c
A full gallon five year old rye whiskey for
only .............. Observation-Disclosures. $500
full gallon fine old port wine for ...... .$1.25
Two h. tin extra fancy blueberries; regularly
25c; special while the lot lasts. ..........1 5c
Fancy large imported figs; regularly Csc lb.;
special ........... Observation-Disclosures. zoe
Fancy imported sardines two tins for. 49,. CSC
Filet of mackerel; good sized tins; regular Csc
Sellers special. Observation-Disclosures. 15c
New stock OF anchovies in kegs; per keg. Csc
New stock sardellius " lb. tins for CSC; " ID.
tins for ............... ................. Csc
Most complete stock of groceries and vegetables
to choose from. Phone Main 2811 Prompt
deliveries.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-11
Men, Don't Lose Sight Of the Fact that
the Wonder is the Place to
Get Your Next Suit

We offer the best goods in America
and selections choice will find in
establishments Our suits made by Americas
tailoring Each garment show
ed the cloths positively all WOOL and serge
cheviot and worsted makes Investigation will
that prices well styles
Good suits at $4,000, $500 $4,000
Mems Felt Hats-We have line of hats are
bought and we have full assortment of sizes
browns These hats equal $500 offer
ed today in the country. We sell them at $3.50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
THE RACE AT THE RINK
DonnsIly Wins from Taylor.

About seven hundred people went to
rink Thursday night to witness the race
OF a mile between the fast skaters, c. v.
Donnelly, OF Washington. and Alex Tay-
lor. OF Richmond, for the State cham
pionship.
Taylor was the frst to appear and
was greeted with applause. In few
seconds Donnelly skated out on the
track and also received hearty greeting
They made several preliminary rounds
OF the track before the race. Each was
clad In costume, Taylor's being pink,
Donnelly, white. Manager Brools an
nouuced the race as fifteen laps and on
the entering Of the fifteenth lap the bell
was to tap announcing the last lap OF
the race. The sympathy OF the audlance
seeming to be with Taylor. At several
times during the race the little low
took the lead from Donnelly and the
crowd rose en- masse to cheer him on.
he did not, however, have the speed OF
Donnelly, who won In 3 minutes and 2
seconds, which was slow time. The
Judges were Judge A. I. Embrey and
Mr.. ]. Conway Chichester. Timekeeper,
Mr.. +. l.. W. Green.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
STAFFORD
Special ssnion--Isnusy Term Of Court MAJ Not
Be YsId-pefsonaIs and Notes.
Stafford c. H., Va, Dec. IL.

Stafford G. H., Va, Dec. IL.
The Stafford Lodge Z. o. g. A went to
Brooke Tuesday night where Rev y NJ
Saryer preached another sermon TO them
at And ews chapel (new site)
Misses Virginia and Mary Wallace
Ashby. accompanied by their father,
Supt' Jas. Ashby, paid the Court House
visit yesterday. >,
Mr.. Van snellings, who was appointed
by Judge Mason bridge commissioner at
large for Stafford, qualified In the Clerk's
office Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Nc Sween, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. N. II. Morton, at
Brooke, returned TO her home IN Wash
ington thiswee
The days have almost reached thelr
shortest limit In 1908. % the 2lst "old
Sop will reach his farthest sjuth aud
begin again bis journey north.
lis reported here that In q scrap re-
Gently at Brooke one OF the local citizens
had bis nose smashed. When asked II he
had gotten O new proboscls he stated
he had 1.-THE same old nose, but IL was
slightly dishgured." go,
Mr.. Lafayette Franklin, an old Mex'-
eau pensioner, paid the Court House a
Walt this week, to have his papers certi.
fed. Mr.. +. is about 80 years oil sg', ana
Gays "but Tor his legs, he would Do a.
bright and clipper as ever"
SubpOenas have been lseued by Com
missioner Bryan to take deposltio rs In
the case OF 5trother ct oil Va. Bay lum.s
Administrator, at this place, on Dc. IL
1908. The plaintiffs are represented by
Mr.. g. b. Wallace, aud the defendants by
Mr.. W. W. Butzner. The enquiry VIII be
for the purpose OF finding the legal heirs
OF John Baylum, deceased, who died
suddenly near Onville last summer.
Ii looks now as II there would he no
term OF the Circuit court In Jahua'y,
1909 1t IL not term for the trial OF
civil cases. and there are no criminal
cases on the docket for trial. So there
Is literally nothing 20 do, good thing
at this season OF the year. when Old
Boreas" Is likely TO play hide an seek
around a man's epldermis.
The children here are preparing them
selves for the Christmas entertai ment
to be held at REGISTER chapel. lis the
same and never grows old, the eing
that clings to the heart at Christmas
tide. The young live in the present, and
the future, but those whose srts'rings
are loosened by old father time, live In
the memories OF the past But whilst
shepherds watched their Il 'cks by
night" never grows old.
Thos j. Waller, Esq, OF the NJ. s.,
passed here Thursday on his way To
Washington 10 take up his semi monthly
trip Mr. W. looks bright and clipper
having fully recovered from his accident
on the Atlantic Coast Line year before
last, his injury having invaded him Tor
more than year.
Mr.. John Ii Gray is preparing his ship
ment OF evergreens, which he sends 10
his son. Walter Gray, who is a Horst IN
Baltimore county, Md, each year
MIR Richard Dent has returned home
from his place of employment in Alex
andria -,
Miss Nettle Rains, OF Garrisonyille,p paid
the Courthouse q visit today.
Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Mort L. Smith. OF Athens. Pa. died
from an overdose OF laudanum, taken
TO induce sleep.
Eight dozen high-bred eggs laid at
Scranton's poultry show, and so rated
at 81 each, were sold for charity.
mike" Rosa, blind mendicant In
Chicago, has so much money that
Judge Gemmill has forced him TO re-
tire
Three Italian miners Of the North
western Mining & Exchange company
were killed by a fall OF rock in the
West Clarian mines at Brockwayville.
Pa.
So bad have the rats become at Re
hoboth, Del. that when Henry Frazier
went out into his barn he found that
they had badly chewed the hoofs Of
both his horses. which are badly lame
as a result.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
A CHURCH WEDDING
IN KING GEORGE

A pretty wedding was solemnizeo at
Montague's Baptist church "Wednesday
morning, Dec. 9;h. at $50 o'clock, when
Miss Minnie Cofdelis Hudson and Mr..
VIM. McGinniss were united 10 marriage
by Rev. ] II. Newbill. AZ the bridal
party entered the church toe LoheDgriD
weddif z march was artistically rendered
by Miss Mamie W. Lee. The following
was the order: Mr.. John A. Davis and
Mr.. Robert Fiizhugh. ushers; Miss Lucy
Mechanic, with Mr.. virgse t. Carver, Nils
Maggie r Lee. cousin OF the bride. With
Mr.. Tommie J Olive, Miss Attic W.
Purks with Mr.. John Farmer. The bride
entered the church with the maid o.
honor, Miss Lena Hudson, her sister,
and was met at the alter by the groom
with his best man, Mr.. Tommie Mar
shall. The bride was handsomely at
tired In q brown travelling suit. with
hat and gloves to match. After the cer-
emory the bride and groom took the
steamer for their future home 10 VII
Transport, Pa, accompanied by the
good wishes OF their many friends for q
long and happy lie. Nj. II. l..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
CORPORATION COURT
The csss Of Bruhs v. Nall Dscldsd.

The case OF W. II. Brulle Va. Carter
Hall. In his own right and as guardian
Of his brothe-, was decided Friday by
Judge Goolrick IL appears that Mr.
Hall, ard as guardian, rented to MI
the house now occupied by bin with an
option Ito bug the property for $4,000
during the lease. Judge Goodrich d. cided
that Carter Hall was not authoriz ID by
law Ia give an option on property, one
hall Of which belonged to his brother,
who was a minor, aud that "a 10 was
one lot and house it was lmprscticab'e 70
divide IL without iaiury to tbs rights Of
the minor. He further decided that even
n the option was good, as the property
was offered TO Brulls iJr $4,000 and be
declined TO buy, and a. his contract Ci
option has never been recorded and a. he
had never given notice to Mrs. Wallace
or her agent Of biz optioD, that she wac
an innocent purcha'er OF the proper
without notice. He further decided that
even II Mr. Brulls's option was a g'oe
one, which be said under the law IL was
NOT, Brulle had surrendered hls option
under the evidence in the case. Judge
Goolriek decided against Mr. Rrulle and
ordered his bill OF complaint dismi' sed
at bis cost, for under all the decisions an
appeal for specfc performance OF a con-
tract Ia not matter OF right, but Is ad-
dressed to the sound discretion OF court
and that 10 the exercise OF that discretion
Judge Goodrich decided be could not and
would not enforce an option on the
whole property. when one-hali OF 1t at
the time belonged to minor, when the
contract OF option had never been re-
corded and when Mrs. Wallace, the pur-
chaser OF the property, nor her egent,
ever had any notice or knowledge OF the
option and above all when under the
evidence Mr.. Brulle had abandoned IT,
Messrs. Carter 4 Carter, who represent
ed Mr.. Brulle, noted en- appeal. Mr.. st.
George X. Fltzhugh was attorney Tor
defendants. The case was ably aud er.
haustively argued few days ago by all
OF the attorneys.
Judge Goorick rendered an exhaustive
opinion and referred to many decisions
OF the highest courts Of this and other
States to sustain his opinion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
KING GEORGE
M Roses Heavy Loss--HIs Home Burned and
no Insw sucs--Ias n coshiI Dies In New
Jsrssy--pasonals. Etc.

King George Co.. Va, Dec. 18th.
The r, sl5encs OF Comm >nwealth's At
torney w, Augustine Rose al King
George was destroyed by fire yesterday
about A D. m. The cause Of the hre Is
unknown. Ii originated 10 the Kitchen,
which was q short distance from the
main building. When discovered II had
gained 100 great headway to be CHECKED
though heavy rain was falling at the
time. All the household elects Were
sayed. There was no Insurance. Much
sympathy "a felt for Mr.. aud Mrs. Rose
IA their great loss. They went to the Z.
y. Rectory. which IL nearby. Mrs Hose
Is a daughter of the rector, Rev. d. L.
Turner.
A telegram reached here announcing
the death OF Mr.. James II. Coghill at his
home in Morristown, n J. Mr. Coghili
was a virginiau, being born and reared
An Essex county. In early manhood he
went 10 New York, where he amassed
fortune. Though many years hao
elapsed since he lived In Virginia, no Kept
in close touch with the Southland aud
his relatives here. He was a brother
of the late Lawrence Coghill, OF King
George. He leaves one brother, NJ
Thomas Coghill. OF California. de Ia
survived by one son aud daughter:
Mr. Coah II had reached tn, ripe age OF
90 years. and was ready to be gathered
home. lie was memb.r OF the b .ptist
church aud a most earnest and iaitnIui
Christian. -,
MIR. Robert Herrell is visiting his
parents near Manassas.
Miss franklin Arnold has accepted
position in Richmond and lett Tor that
city lew days ago.
Miss Lulu Rogers has returned rom
visit to relatives 10 New York City ano
O-sining, N. Y.
Mr.. Minor Baker, who attends hat
dolph- Macol Academy at BEDFORD Olty,
returned home Wedn, sisy on acc unt VI
sickness.
Messrs. Turton and Jackson, oil Wssn'
lngton, have been guests Of MIR. Robert
X. Ashton. epi ing the hunting season
Mrs. IL. T. Garnett. her two daus ntefs,
Misses Josephine aud Florence, spd he'
son. Mr. " m b Garrett, spent yestef-
day IN fredericksburg shopping
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
MRS. EMILY ENGLAND DEAD

Mrs. Emily England. mother OF Mrs.
W. Edward Brooks, OF Falmouth. who
was so badly burned a lew days ago by
her clothing taking fire from an open
fire in her home. died Friday evening at
Z O'Clock, aged So years.
She Is survived by five children, four
sons, one daughter, and two step-sons'
Mrs. W. E Brooks, Messrs. Rolandus.
Abner Y Richard and Basil G stepsons.,
John A and W. W. England, all OF Stall
ford. Funeral Sunday and interment IN
family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
MANY CANAL
WORKERS KILLED
Twenty-Five Ton Dynamite Blast
ExpIOdes PTematurely,
FOURTEEN BODIES FOUND

Il 10 Believed q Score or More OF
Victims Are Still Under the Masses
OF Rocks and Earth Thrown Up.
Three Americans Among the Dead.
Many of the Bodies Torn to Pieces
BY Terrific Force Of Blast.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
DELEGATES AT R. & \. CONGRESS

Washington, D. c., Dec. 11tb, 1908.
At the Rivers and Harbors Congress 10
Washington, the following citizens OF
Fredericksburg registered as members:
From neutrality-suspicious. X.
Howard.
From Virginia at Large-Mayor a.
Lewis Wallace, W. D. Scott, Thos. d.
aarris, a. P. Rowe. W. ]. Ford, of Fred
ericksburg, was a member, registering
from q Western State. Hon. c O'Conor
Goodrich was also present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15

SHIP SEIZED
Captured By Dutch WaTshIps
Outside Puerto CabeIIO.
SAY IT'S MERELY A REPRISAL

Although the Seizure Took Place Close
to the Forts, They Did Not Fire
Upon the observation-disclosures Cap
lures May Be Expected. at Any Time.
II Is Said There Are Rumors OF
Revolution In interior OF Venezuela.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15

Three Americans Among the Dead.
Many Of the Bodies Torn to Pieces
BY Terrific Force OF Blast.
Colon. Dec. l4.-The explosion at
Bias Obispo OF a twenty-five-ton dyna'
mite blast, was the most serious acct.
dent In connection with the building
of the Panama canal since the United
States took control.
The dead now total fourteen. That
many bodies have been recovered. but
IL Is believed that a score or more are
still under the masses or rocks and
earth that were thrown up. The death
list would have been appalling had a
train. conveying 500 laborers. passed
a few minutes later. This train steam
ed through the cut and was barely out
Of view when the explosion occurred.
For n distance of 500 feet In length
and 400 feet In width the Bias Obispo
cut presents a graphic picture OF the
terrible effects Of the explosion. The
whole hillside had been devastated.
the dynamite rending the earth In
twain and tossing huge boulders in all
directions 4 nlnety-ton steam shovel
lies q complete wreck. crushed under
the weight OF falling rocks. Every one
OF the crew was killed All the tracks
In this section were torn to pieces and
are now covered with tons OF debris.
Hundreds OF men are on the scene
working heroically to fad The bodies
OF their dead comrades Many evil
dences are come across OF the terrible
force Of the blast, as here and there
pieces Of human flesh and bone are
turned over with pick or shovel.
The charge consisted OF fftyone
holes sixty feet deep. and spread out
over a large section Of territory. The
last hole was being charged by John
!. Reidy. an experienced powderman.
when It exploded The others were
exploded by the concussion. Reiiy
was blown to pieces.
The following Americans were kill
ed: James L. Hummer. craneman.
steam shovel. Dunnellen. n. j.: john
J. Korp. steam shovel engineer. Phil.
lipsburg. ~ j.. and John J. Reidy.
powderman. indianapolis ind.
Seriously wounded Benjamin II.
Cole. foreman Rochester n. Y.
Slightly wounded. Arthur H. l'as'
sett. foreman. Philadelphia w G
Bell. foreman. New York city c. v.
Hayden. steam shovel engineer San
dusky. ..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
TRIED BY JUSTICE EASTBURN

SQUIRE B. F. Eastburn had before him
Saturday at the National Cemetery gate
Paul Layton and John CIR en-, charged
with trespassing and shooting on the
premises OF Capt Murray + Taylor
The accused plead not guilty. Witnesses
were examined, the accused not Offering
any testimony fine OF s. on each was
by the justice and the accused
noted appeal to Circuit court oil
Spotsylvania and gave bond OF $50 Tor
thei: appearance Judge Alvin I En-
brey represents the plaintiff, Capt. Tay-
lor, and Mr.. W. W. Butzner represents
the accused.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
DEATH OF MRS. J. n. MILLS

Mrs. Eva Mills, wife OF Nr. J n. NILS
died at Der home on upper Main Sc Sat
urday moruiDg. after az Illness OF two
weeks with stomach trouble, aged 3e
years.
She was a member OF the Baptist
chufch, the Daught RS Of America, and
was a native Of staff ord county.
she Is survived by Der husband and
two daughters, Owe and Jeanette
Funeral from Baptist church Sunday
at las o. IN conducted by Rev: Df. L
S. Runaway and Rev K. A. Williams
and interment IN City Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Preston
Harris, J. W. MusselmaD, j. W Adams,
W. s. Chesley, 8 E. Eestburn and J. A
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
COOKS TO ORGANIZE
CHICAGO Servants Are Organizing a

Chicago Servants Are Organizing a
Union.
Chicago. Dec. IA. - Mistresses OF
large households in Chicago will be
interested in learning that within 2
few weeks or months their maids and
cooks. probably. will be members OF
the Servant Girls and Culinary Work.
ers' union.
The work OF organizing all culinary
workers. both men and women. into
an organization embracing the entire
state. was begun by Miss Anna WIZ
lard, president of the Mattresses I'M
ion Of Chicago, and vice president OF
the combined Bartenders' and Walt
resses' union OF Illinois.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
Name mlsspelled In Capitol Decision.

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. IA curious
error occurred in the opinion of Judge
Kunkel. in refusing a new trial 20 the
capitol grafters. as dled on record In
the courthouse. Throughout this
lengthy document the name OF James
NJ Shumaker. Pennypackers superin-
tendent of public grounds and build
ings. is mlsspelled Shoemaker" 1t
was on a similar technically that the
California appellate court reversed the
lower court in the first conviction of
ABE" Reuf, the San Francisco boss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
TO ELECT BISHOP C0ADJUT0R

Judge A. W. Wallace Is the delegate
from st. Georges. with Mr.. A. d. Zap
scott, alternate; DR. Geo. b. Pearson,
delegate from Trinity, with MIR. W. d.
Richards, Sr.. alternate. to attend the
special session OF the Episcopal Council
of Virgii. 10 81 Psups church, Airxan-
dria, on Wednesday, Dec. 18Th. where a
bish op coadiut)r viii be elected.
Those most prominently mentioned
Tor he position are Rev Robert 5 Coup-
lard. nf Baltimore; Prof. Bsfri man
G reen, OF Al xsndris; Rev. w. N Cla'ke,
Redmond; Bcv.J. Poyntz t. Ter, Hegers-
town: Rev. C. b. Bryan. Petersburg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
Mechanically Student a Suicide.

Waynesburg, Pa, Dec. 14.-lra Min
or. twentyfour years old, student at
Waynesburg college and son OF John
P. Minor, a wealthy farmer and coal
mine owner, shot and killed himself at
his clearinghouse during an attack Of
melancholy He suffered from the hal
lucination that all of his friends had
deserted him,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
HONOR WASHINGTON As A MASON

Mr.. Clearance R. Howard left Monday
morning for Mt Vernon as special
messenger from Lodge No. 4, Masons. OF
this city, to place on the tomb OF Geo:
Washington q memorial wreath OF
flowers and evergreens, this being an
annual custom OF the lodge on each an
niyersary OF the death OF the illustrious
Mason. who was entered, passed and
raised by this lodge.
Mrs Howard accompanied Mr.. Fl. as
far a. Alexandria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
COMPLIMENTS FOR PROF. RUSSELL

1t is q great pleasure to have Prof. E
a. Russell, OF the Public School Board OF
Virginia, among us. We feel proud OF
the public schools Of this section OF VIZ
ginis, and are especially grateful to Prof..
Russell for the great advance that has
been made within sthe last few years
Letter IN Southside Sentinel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
FUNERAL NOTICE

The funeral OF Miss Esle Hicks
took place from the Baptist church Sun
day evening at 3:15 O'Clock, conducted
by Rev. Z. A. Williams. Interment IN
City Cemetery. Pallbearers-Messrs: T.
Sidney Hunter, VIM. Burton. A. g. Bll,
Kingsley, Harry White. John Berry and
Iames Marsh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
TH0MPS0N-SKIDM0RE

Miss Addie l.. Skidmore, OF FredeIicks-
burg. and Mr.. Paul v .Thompson,of Wash
ingtop. were married at the home OF Rev.
Geo. W. Miller, pastor OF First NJ. +
church Annapolis. Md on Friday, Dec.
18th, 1908 They will make their home
IN Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
Castro Leaves Paris.

Paris, Dec. 14.-President Castro OF
Venezuela and his party left here for
Cologne. where a consultation OF ply
sicians will be held to determine upon
the adylsability of an operation on the
president II an operation Is found
necessary DR.. Israel probably will per
form IL at Berlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-15
ARRESTED IN Sp0TSYlvANlA

Deputy Sheriff r. NJ. Waller arrested
James Scott, colored, near Spotsylvania
C. a., Thursday. BE is wanted by
Washington authorities, charged with
larceny. An officer from Washington
came down Friday and Sheriff Waller
turned the prisoner over to him.