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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15

The state Board % Examiner. ane In.
spectors held their annual meeting Fri
day Ia Richmond. g. g. Maphi-. of
hArlOttesville. WAS chosen pre- dent: =
H. Russell. oi fredericksburg. secretary
Mr.. A. d smith. "a near relative Of e4-
GOV smith. the nestOr Of the Fayette-
vile, W. Va, bar, has been on "A visit t.
his aged iather. Mr. Anderson u. smith.
near wGrrenton.
Mr.. K n. SOrrell and family have re-
turned To Washington Tor the winter.
alter spending the summer az their coun.
by place, Locust Dale. In King George
county.
Mrs. A. d. Marshall. 81 Caroline. and
nieces, Misses Ellen Browne and Bessi,
Brooke Davis. ~ Middleser, We're recent
guests oi Mr.. George :. Davis and family.
Mrs. +. S. Burlington and her niece.
Miss Sally Lyell Tapscott. who have
been spending several weeks at Atlantic
City, have returned home
Miss Lucilla B. Yates and niece. Miss
Elizabeth Embrey. have returned from "a
peasant visit of two weeks to relatives
near 'harlestown, ". Va
Mr. and Mrs Richard q Fletcher and
/ children. 80 Washington. who have be.n
the guests OF MIS- e. ;. Fletcher. have
rcturnel home.
Mics Mamie Forbes has returned from
trip q England. where she went with
Mrs Tins Steele Of New York.
Mrs q. Milton Henderson ard Miss
lorenzo Henderson. OF King George.
Were here Saturday shopping.
Misses Eva +. aud Emma N. Bur, he.
oi hdghtwood, are on "a visit To relatives
IN Baltimore and Washington.
Mrs. John W. Stone, OF Garrett Park
NJ T. guest Il her sister, Mrs. G. W.
Edrington
Mr. Newton Peck with. Of Charlottes
VILE Is guest Of his brother. Mr.. Frank
Reckwith.
Mrs Ma-aK Daniel has returned from
visit 20 Charlestowu. W. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
WHITE SOx VS.. ROCKVILLE
White SoS. 2; Rockville. I.

The second game OF the series between
the White Sox and Rockville AZ the Ath
letic Grounds Friday was hard fought
from start To finish aud resulted in a
score OF to in favor of fredericksburg
Both pitchers did iine work. Linthicum
went into the box sick man and the
management suggested that he quit. but
he would not do so. Douglas Diamond.
who pitched for Rockville, Is a good one.
He pitched for Georgetown when that
team won from the University of Vir-
ginia. Linthicum struck out 10 men.
Diamond 6. Kelchner, leltfield. and
Hicks, centretield, each caught long drives
from Menefee which were fine. Manning
caught two flies when Rockville had two
men on bases, which saved the game.
L. Brewer made two errors at 2nd and
he was taken out and n Brewer substi-
tuted. Lnthicum made l error and
bode :. The runs were made by Linthi-
cum and Marshall for White Sox and
Dawson for Rockville. The game was a
big improvement on that of Thursday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
MAYORS COURT

Graham Hildrup swore out a warrant
against Eddie Jacobs. charging him with
running livery stable without license.
Mr.. F. NJ. Chichester, who represented
Mr.. Hildrup, stated to Mayor Wallac.
In his opening remarks that It was not
the desire of Mr.. Hildrup to impose a
fine on Mr.. Jacobs, but the object was TO
require him TO. pay a license, AS other
hvery men could not compete with Jacobs
when be paid no license Mr.. Jacobs
was OF the opinion that he had the right
to hire under Jacobs X Armstrong;
license. The Mayor instructed Jacobs
TO discontinue hiring teams or running
his buss to the ball grounds unless he
took out the regular license.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
LETTER FROM MANAGER ANDERToN
He Resents the Word "OutcIsssed" as Applied to
TappshsnnOck Team.

Tappahannock. Va, Sept. II. 1905.
To The Free Lance:
The people % this section are highly
amused at the great Joy expressed nv
the press Of Fred sFicksburg over the
wonderful victory won by their rreat
nali team over poor little outcl .-sed
lappahRnnock. "OutciRssed That
particular word Of all in the E,vhsh
language seems TO have been ind liblv
impressed upon their minds. | WONDER
10y whom2 Possibly a little town M In
the alley may have dropped th.
word from its vocabulary. anl uer.
chance u landed IA the fountain ii all
baseball knowledge. situated al the
mead OF the Rappahannock Thr . tn
hve. Outc.assedi Twenty To nuthirg.
eleven 20 nothing. five To nothing. Flo.
team,
One or two OF your esteemed papers
Halter themselves with "A conception of
beauty and pass complimentary re-
marks ON my personal Appearance.
wish to say that Mrs. A agrees witt
them exactly. aud whatever opinion
the balance of L. ). may have. well.
don tcAre
A. far rs the game itself went
haven any excuses To make. but We a,
feel very much tiattercd that such ar
'outelassed team as ours should hav,
created such excitement IA social aud III
erary circles.
! wish % embrace this opportunity e.
thank Manager King and his really clever
1entlenanly team Tor their c1urteou,
treatment while in your town: and also
wish 10 remind one OF the -crihes that
That manager, a. he il pleased tn STYLE
me, hAs at least the ear marks 81 u zen.
tl"man, and had he the brains a
baiaam mount might possibly he able
I" discern It. lie undoubtedly the most
egotistical relative Of Ananias md the
most distant connection Of solomon.
| ever had the misery Of reading alter.
Respectfully,
H. 4 Au.T.rt,,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
FELT RICH
Bought Goods. Bu, Had no Money Now in JAIL

Jerry Glenn, we'll dressed negro hail
ing from North Carolina. walked into
l.owery' : Dry Goods Stor. thursday and
stated he intended opening a stur, near
Milford and had the cash To my f,r "a
hill Of goods. Mr. Geo. King. the pnpu.
lar salesman, got busy and sold Jerry
SlSo worth Of everything in his line to
iit up neat little country store Later
Jerry realized Ia" had no money and To-.
heVed he would not take the goods
Just then Mr.. Lowery Appeared and
took matters in hand Sergeant Chichos-
ter was sent for and finding Jerry booz.
M, locked him up. lie was brought he
lore Mayor Wallace and fined IS and
costs or 30 days in Jail He did not have
a cent and oi course viii have to do
work ON tn" str,ets for month
He said he recently painted n church
IN Caroline, for which he received 500.
Alter painting the church he came here
70 paint the town rcd and had blown in
his 500.
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FOOTBALL

Prof Shaw, the new coach for the Col
lege football team, called "a meeting Fri
day afternoon OF the boys who We're 20
ing to try for the football team. and
Judging from the number who
reported aud the enthusiasm shown
there will be good team turned ont
this fall Prof. Shaw has had good
deal OF football experience at Davidson
College, ) G., and comes with all the
reco lamentations OF "A good coach.
Mr.. J. w. Hassell, the manager has
arranged "a good schedule with the near
by colleges and from all indications they
VIII have "a very successful season.
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SO4.

SO4. a Coat Suit in a pretty shade of
brown and navy blue; herring-bone, twill
ed cheylotte, II gored, plated skirt with
folds finished with large buttons: the
coat trimmed in satin, braid and hand
some buttons, satin lined. The real
value OF this suit is S25, but to OK M
start the season we say......... DlU.UU
Our next Suit Bargain is NO. 500. Coat
SUIT, made OF handsome cheveron cloth:
handsome taffeta lined coat; plain l.
gored skirt, trimmed in two folds and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
SALE OF CITY AND
STAFFORD REAL ESTATE

Judge A. T. Embrey and Judge r. H.
l.. Chichester, trustees, sold at public
auction Saturday, the real estate in
stafford and Fredericksburg of the late
K. G. Perry, as follows:
The lots and buildings on Commerce
st opposite the park in Fredericksburg
to j. McCalla Bouiware, for SO, lO2 so
\ farm OF $50 acres in Stafford. on
the Telegraph road, TO Geo. W. Herring
of Whitewater. for $712.5O.
A farm oil 10 acres, formerly owned hy
j. M; Meredith to il. Williams for 1854
a farm oil 9S acres. formerly owned by
Bessie Grifiis. 70 n. b. Mussleman. oftbIs
cltv, for 1926.
b. Kinsey was auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
DR.. EAwTaOREtS SERMON
He Win Lecture at Baptist chuch Iuesds,
Night Subject. Ar. Sunshine and OutdoOr
living

IoacongregatiOn that filed the Bap,i-,
church sunday morning Dr. Hawthorn,
preached "A great sermon ON "Sseing "a,
l nseen from the text found In n Cor.
as. He brought out the idea with
cieerness tnat what We see with the nat.
ural eye Is not 20 be- compared with what
We see with the mind 'seye We look IN
on the flag of our country and we -ee a
very simple affair. but with IN. eve. ol
the mind we See la that lag tho multi
Iied resources OF a mighty nation. He
az piled this Idea 10 the realm offs. ritual
things and showed how the great vari
ties. the immortal truths. the eternal
realities are tie unseen things. while the
seen are those things " hich are TEMPORAL
The sermon abruuded ma noble and
eloquent flights. and in his peroration
the great orator. psigtirg the splendor
the JOY, the glory OF the coming 6aV
with prophets vision leau..f across
this bank and sheal of time" and liter.
ally reveiled 10 the p4lmy DAYS that Law
out In the future
d.. Hawthorne has been gifted by a
Kind Creator with al the natural EQUIP
ments Tor 6u orator. He stands sly teet
iour Inches Ia height and possesses "A voice
which IL one OF the most perfect instru-
with great ease and hleucy and possess-
- the happy faculty, which has been cul-
tivated bs untiring application. Of tx
pressing his Ideas in beautiful ard choice
language.
On Tuesday night he delivers his lee.
ture at the Baptist church on Air. sun
shine and Outdoor Living. Those who
come are assured % a treat For nearly
hall a century he has made a study ~
Tod r great out-Of-doors, and both by
experience, culture and natural endow.
ment he Is qualified to discuss the mighty
theme Let al the people come to hear
him. There Is 10 admission fee charged.
out Tree viii Offering will DO asked
There VIII be special music for the occa.
sion 10y local talent.
MT. Chas. Wright and Miss Hassell
VIII sing duet during the evening and
Mrs. +. Rowe will siag a solo a. ar
oftertory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
HISTORIC CHURCH HANGINGS

Mrs. J. Churchill Cooke. Of King vii
liam, has presented To restored Fork
Church hangings for the reading desk
and communion table made OF satin bro.
cade bought in London by Gen. John
Minor, of Hazel Hin. Fredericksburg. on
the occasion Of his marriage 10 Miss Lucy
LandOn Carter. of Cleve, King George
county, ia 1897 The hrocade, although
l2O years old, il wonderfully fresh as 10
color and texture. and is most interest
ing from It's association with fiGe Vir
ginia mansion.
Mrs Cooke is a granddaughter of Gen.
Minor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
DEATH OF WORTHY coL0RED MAN

After an Illness OF only four DAYS.
which he patiently and in Christian spirit
bore. John Brooks, a highly respected
colored man, died at his home, near Re
turn, Sept. LIST, ia his Gath year. He Is
survived by his wife. four daughters and
two sons. His remains were inferred IN
the church burying ground at Ebenezer
Baptist church, colored, OF which he was
a faithful msmber.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
SPEAKING APPOINTMENTS

Hon W. A. Jones Democratic nomi-
nee for Congress, will address the vote s
OF the First District, places and dates S
follows:
Mathews c. H, Sept 21st.
Middlesex (Saluds) Sept both.
Accomac c. Fl, Oct. 9TH.
York, Oct. 9th
Caroline Bowling Green Oct. 18th.
Mr.. Jones will speak at other points.
Announcements To be made later.
lie will also address the voters of Fred
erlcksburg before the campaign closes.
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Mr.. W. 7. JONES
Returns From Clifton SplnQs.

Mr.. W. Thomas Jones, who has been
at Clifton Springs, n Y. for more than a
month, arrived here Saturday and went
direct to the Mary Washington Hospital.
lie will take a special treatment there for
two months. from which he expects to be
greatly benefited. His health improved
some while he was at Clifton Springs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be a special communication
Of fredericksburg Lodge No 4. A. +. 4
A. NJ, held at Masonic Hall ON Tuesday
Sept. 18th, at $3.50 p. m, for the pur-
pose OF laying the corner stone OF the
new school building. All Master Nasons
are requested To be present and assist in
the ceremony.
Clearance II. Howard, W. NJ.
8. b. Quinn. Secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
CORNERSTONE DEPOSITS

Those desiring to deposit any article
In the cornerstone of the new school
building Tuesday evening shouli leave
II with Capt ; J. Quinn not later than
II O'Clock of that day. that &. NAV be
properly listed and prepared for the box.
Let the articles be as small a. possible.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
CONCERT

The ladies OF boswell church, Spotsyl-
vania county, will have a concert free on
Tuesday night, Sept. 18th. Refresh
ments Will be sold for benefit OF the
church. II II rains, next fair night. All
cordially invited TO attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
MOVED TO NEW HOME

Councilman John c. Melville, who re-
Gently purchased the Little" property
on Princess Anne street. has already
greatly improved the house and grounds
and Is occupying IL as his home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
RIVER DREDGING

The dredging by the u. S. Government
at Tappahennock will he completed
about Oct. /. The dredging machines
Will then be brought to Fredericksburg
and commence the work here, which wifi
take about two years to finish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
ST. GEORGES SUNDAY

Rev. Carter Harrison. who has had
charge OF st. Georges church during DR..
McBryde's vacation, preached Sunday
at both the morning and evening service.
DIR. McBryde will be here TO take
charge next Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
Mr.. MADDOX BUYS VALUABLE FARM

Mrs. j. P. Jeffries recently sold to Mr.,
John A. Maddox farm near Remington
for 10000. Mr. Maddox formerly
resided in Stafford and Is well known to
many of our Masons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
DON'T USE POOR OIL

For use on sewing-machines, bicycles
and all purposes requiring a fine lubri-
cant, the best IL cheapest IN the end.
Genuine Singer oil can be obtained at
Singer stores. Look for Big Red 3.
Singer Sewing Machine Co, 903 Main, st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
SALE OF PROPERTY IN KING GEORGE

Mr.. ii. Burchell, of King George, has
bought two pieces Of property, one Of 30
acres with dwelling from W. H. Mifle-
ton, the other from ID. W. Mhleton,
containing 81 acres with dwelling and
outhouses. both situated near Igo, in
that county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
SPENT THE DAY FISHING

DIR. Geo. II. Chewing, DR. w. J.Chewn.
ing, Mrs. W. j. Chewing, Miss Agnes
Chewning, Miss Meetz, Mrs. VIM. Hern.
don, Miss Belle Little. Mr. Michael
Wallace left Friday for Quantico, wher,
they spent the day fishing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
SOME GRUBBlhG
M. Olive Establishes a Record for Clearing Land
of Sunni

Mr.. Henry Olive, OF Stafford. grubbed
twelve acres of stump land In two days
on his farm known as springfield
Some of the stumps were three feet In d.
emeter. Mr. Olive uses traction engine
and "a log chain.
This may be a pointer for other farm
ers who have similar work to do.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
FREDERICKSBURG WON ALL THREE

fredericksburg won from Rockville
again Saturday, score IL to ,. This
eaded the series OF games, the home team
having taken all three from the Mary
laDders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash.
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
Calcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
Of sill kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
fire Clay Pipe. <. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
Mr.. C. W. EDRIEGToN IMPROVED

The condition OF Mr.. C. W Burlington,
who suffered "a stroke OF paralysis, IL
very much improved. He talks well and
takes nOur,shment regularly.
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. ICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG
~ AND POTOMAC RkIIROkn

IN lOdNOND, FREDERICK MIRO
K AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
~ Schedule effective sept 9th. zoos.
Leave fredericksburg. NorthwAr5.
G:25 a. m. week days. local; 7.O5A m
daily; T:2l a. m. daily .lO:29 a. m daily
local; l:2S p. m. week days: GAO n
m. daily: local; T:Ol p. m daily; 1909
p. m. daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark:
o:o5 a m. daily. A. e. l.. train; 6.Ol A
m. week days, local; S.2s "A. m. Snndavs
only, local; lO.36 "a. m. daily. s. A l..
train; l2;l9 p. ma. week DAYS. local. 5.96
pm DAILY. A. e. l.. train: eos D. m.
nai,y' local, BOG =. m. daily. ;. A. l..
Local from Washington arrives 100
n m. week days
Arrivals and departures not Euaran.
W. p. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
{. {. Cox. Agent.
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handsome buttons. In full season these
suits will be SIS We offer them c0t M
TO start the season ATT. JZI,UU
SUIT NO. 1000 is 3-piece Misses or
small Noman's Suit, made of eheveron
c'oGh, navy and black; Is gored skirt
with two rows OF large buttons and one
large satin trimmed fold. Has an ex-
IRA jumper waist, which can be worn
with or without the coat. This snit
would be cheap at $50 80. But coz m
to start we say ..... 1ZO.UU
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
FAIR ONLY TWO WEEKS OFF

The Fair opens Sept. 29th--two weeks
from Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15

The best thing about women Is how
different they are from men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
MEETING POSTPONED

Democrats VIII Organize Campaign Club Later
The meeting OF Democrats called for
Monday night to organize a Bryan, Kern
aud Jones club for the campaign, has for
certain reasons been postponed to a date
tn be announced later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15
LADIES' new FALL SUITS

the first showing has already arrived.
latest styles and best styles, and to start
derfully low prices The first is:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-15

l. hree special lots in the very
the season we shall make won
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CARTWRIGHT.

Cartright, Texas, Sept. 8.-Some
are picking cotton, some are pulling
corn and every one seems to be
busy.
A few little showers.
| Mrs. c. H. Youngblood OF Ran
kin spent Thursday afternoon with
Mrs.sM. l.. King. %'@
1 Miss Cassie Bruce Visited Miss
Florenca King Saturday.
Mrs. Bruce spent Saturday after
noon with Mrs. Barber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hargus of Italy
spent Sunday here with Mr.. Hargus'
parents.
| Mr.. Claude Whiteside and wife
and Mr.. Holland and wife of Bard
well called at Mr.. Kings Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. Alton German Of Push CSllste
called at Mr.. Bruce's Sunday even
ing.
I The Misses King attended church
at Elm Branch Sunday and Sunday
tntkht ssss~'
Miss Cassie Bruce attended
Tchurch at .Bardwell Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hale spent
Saturday night and Sunday at Bard
we'll.
Mr.. M. L. King made b flying trip
= ft
ITO Ennis last Tuesday,
Dr.. J. F. Forehand, ,ot Bardwell
was called to this place Friday
morning to see the sick child OF ].
l.. King.
Mr.. Vernon Taylor of Corsicana
called At Mr.. NJ. l.. Kings Sunday.
Mrs. Maude Field and little son,
Clention. of Avalon. visited At this
place Sunday.
Messrs. Jim Butler and Guy Bail
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NASH.

Nash, Texas, Sept.1o S-We are
sorry; to report the death Of the
young child of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Kuydendan, which occurred Sept.
LIST. The remains were laid to rest
in Glenwood cemetery. Rev, Nc
Clure of Waxahachie held the funer-
al services. We extend the family
our heartfelt sympathy.
Mrs. Cassie c. Leonard OF Fort
Worth, grand secretary Of the o. E
S., installed the officers OF the East.
ern Star last Wednesday night.
Beauford Chiles entertained "a
few of his friends last Thursday
night and served ice cream and cake
Prof. w. J.DRoden, who at one
time lived here, and who has beer
teaching in the west, was visiting
in Nash Saturday. Prof. Roden will
rrach the sMaypearl school mex
term.
The ladies OF the o. e. s. will
serve Ice cream next Saturday nigh
at the school building.
Mics Edna Satterfield is on the
sick list at this writing.
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GOLFERS CHAPEL.

Golfers Chapel, Sept. 9.-There
will be preaching at the Chapel
Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday
night by Rev. Kelsey of Byron.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Oliver and little
daughter spent Sunday with Mr.,
and Mrs. j. w. Freeman.
Messrs. George Pigg and Ed Por-
terfeld Of Italy were visiting here
Sunday.
Mr.. ]. Henry Miller, went to Fort
Worth Monday.
Mrs. J. d. Collier visited Mrs, VIII
Renfro Monday evening"
Mr.. Dan Kelly OF Rocket spent
Saturday night with Mr.. Will Pigs.
Mr.. Gordon Freeman and sister
Miss Minnie. and Mr.. H. T. Hazel
wood spent Sunday At Maloney.
Miss Lucille Ransom and Mr.. Geo
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ey of Push College were driving in
our community Sunday afternoon.
Misses Bess and Laura King spent
Sunday afternoon at Push College.
Mr.. Carter is on the sick list this
week
There is still some sickness in the
community
Bill Cox passed through here Fri
day.
If it would stay dry for awhile
the cotton would all soon open.
Carol Bruce attended party at
Bardwell Friday night and reported
good time.
Several of the people at this
place attended protracted meeting at
Elm Branch last week. They report
| a good revival.
Bill Holton of Bardwell spent last
week with Mr.. Bruces folks.
Mr.. P. B. Hargus of this place
will move to Italy next week. He
sold his crop to Mr.. Will Carroll
who will take possession of the Cart
right lease as soon as Mr.. Hargus
moves.
Sunday, September s, was the
hottest day the writer has seen this
summer.
few more warm days and the
cotton will all open and business
will pick up.
! Miss Ollie O'Banon Of Bardwell
will teach the Cartright school this
term.
Mrs. Albert Hale visited at Mrs
Kings Thursday.
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LONE ELM.

Lone Elm, Texas, Sept. s.
Everybody is very busy at this writ
ing. All you can hear is the song
of the merry cotton picker, the rat
tie of the wagon and the hum OF
the gin. Cotton is opening fast
through here.
Lone Elm is coming to the front
Holder & Hickman are putting up
a store.
Rev. Patterson filled his regular
appointment at Sardis Sunday
There were six baptized in the at
ternoon
Mr. A. A. Odom has a very sick
child.
Mr.. Waddell has had two sick
children, but both are better.
Miss Willie Morgan has beer
quite i'll but was able to be out Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Sea have haG
a sick baby but it is some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs Woodall spent
Saturday night at Midlothian.
Mr.. John Hickman and wife o.
Waxahachie attended church at Sar
dis Sunday
| Mr.. Fate Tidwell of Waxahachit
was here Sunday.
| Uncle Bobbie Mayffeld was abb.
to he ont at church C,,,ao,, .e.
being Ill some time:
Mrs. Dan Gray of near Midloth
Ian visited her sister, Mrs. c. ]
Spear, last Friday.
Mr.. Foster had sick child Sun
day.
Mrs. Woods of near Maypearl Wis
tied her mother, Mrs. Thompson
Sunday, e.av ,