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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
NOTICE

At meeting Of the Board Of Superyl-
s0rs Of spotsylvania county at he court
house thereof on Monday, Nov. "a 1908
The grand jurors who examined the
Jail for Spotsylvania county at the Last
term ~ our court reported, That Tho
same is ia very dilspidated condition.
insecure and unhealthy aud recommended
the building Of another on different site
which accommodation was brought Ia
the attention on the Board OiSnpervisors
Wherefore It Was considered that The
matter be- and the sams Il hereby post
poned until Nov. 26th. 1908, that being
the next meeting Of the supervisors, ~
which time the question will be taken ny
and settled.
The Board Il Supervisors DO hereby
request that the citizens oi SpOt-ylyanis
county turn ont on that occasion and
express their views on the subject, and
the clerk Of said board Is hereby directed
10 publish q copy OF these proceedings 10
the Fredericksburg newspaper.
A cOpT-Teste:
T. A. Harris,
Clerk OF Board Of Supervisors.
II u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
Mr.. JOHN N. HULL DEAF

Died on Friday afternoon at o'clock.
at the residence If MIR. Thos. Mon
cure, In Stafford couuty, Mr.. Johf Mon
cure Hull, In the 73rd year OF his tge.
MIR. Hull was the son OF Jobb Gas
coigne ard Harriet Winston lShore)
Hull, and was born DC 18th, 1888. tie
entered the Confederate army IN 1861,
with the Typographical Engineers, as
adjutant of the corps and remained In
the service until the end OF the war.
He married Anna MOncure, daughter
of Judge r c. l.. Moncure, and OF this
union three children were born. all Oh
whom died in infancy or early youth,
Besides his widow, q host OF relatives
and friends mourn his loss, for his KIND
and gentle nature, his courteous man
ner aud unassuming ways endeared him
10 all who knew him.
The funeral of Mr.. John NJ. Hull took
place Sunday afternoon at O'Clock,
conducted by Rev T. h Burwell, rector
Of Auule church, Stafford lntorment In
the family burying ground at Glen
cairne." A large gathering oil relatives
aud friends we're present at the funeral.
The active pallbearers were W. A.
Moncure Hon. K. C l. Moncure, Edgar
Marburg G h. Conway, Paul II Mon
cure and Judge r. H. l.. Chichester.
Honorary, Frank Hill, Il {. l.. Moncure'
Sr.. Dr. q. Nj. Wallace. {. A. Truslow,
L. j. Noncure and W. +. Moncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
THANKS TO CAPT. ROWE

New Castle, Pa, Nov. 18th, 1908.
Capt. NJ. b. Rowe. Fredericksburg, Va.
My Dear Captain: want IN this IN
formal way To say to you that We have
voted you success. The eve tiul day
to which we looked forward NTH such
an intent interest has passed nd gone
and not a hitch To mar the ceremonies OF
the day, and we can't hut feel that this
success was largely attrbutab" TO your
untiring efforts and methodicel WORK;
for all OF which you will be gratefully re-
membered by our commission.
Sincerely yours,
James NJ. Clark.
Secretary fredericksburg Battlefield Me-
mortal Commission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
ENJOYABLE CONCERT

a large sudieLce was present at College
Hall Friday night TO enjoy one OF the
most creditable concerts which has been
given this season. 1t was Tor the benefit
of the Art Fund Of the Pubic Schools OF
the city.
Every number on the program reflected
credit on the performers and eDcores
We're frequent.
The cornet solo Of Miss Anna Price de-
serves special mention. This little lady
shows wonderful talent on the cornet
for one so young and with continued
training could make q success IN pro-
iessional carer. She is daughter OF
Mr.. Edward Price, an Eoglishmsn, l'v-
ing in Spotsylvanis.
THE PROGRAM.
March. The Arbitrator" Ballet, Flight
of the Birds"-College Orchestra.
Vocal solo, 1.-The Riddle"-Mrs. }. II
Piano solc-Master Harold Genther.
Vocal solo. Although Obscure, More
ROYAL Grand"-Mrs. < c. Ninde.
Cornet solc-Miss Anna Price
Vocal solo, Gypsy Msiden"-Ars. J.b
Proctor.
instrumental quartette. "Bonheur
Perdu''-violin, Miss Annie Fulton; violin,
Miss Adrienne Ssvee; piano, Miss Fulton;
cello. Mr.. Franklin:
Vocal solo-Mr. f A. Solan.
Piano solo, Loves Song '-Niss Gam
mon. >, n,
Vocal solo. He Was . Prince"-ars'
A. Z. Rowe. >, NJ,
Vocal duet, "The MockiDg Bird"-Mrs.
Proctor and Mr.. Wright.
Vocal duet-Mesdames Solan and
p ~~tor.
: u quartette, Come Where the
AYoom"-Ar. and Mrs. Soian, MIS-
E%end Nc Wright;
Ten psnists to the singers were
Belle Cannon, Miss Mar,
6pherd. Miss Evelyn NiDde AND
- X. Howard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
JUSTICES COURT At GUlNEY'S

SQUIRE r. Dal Coghill held a short
session OF bis court Mt Guiney's Friday
to dispense Justice between {. W. Col,
bert. who issued an anction OF unlawful
detainer AGAINST C. A. Brooks 20 recover
possession of house and lot. Mr..
Brooks without Introducing testimony
demurred to Mr.. Cobert'stestimony and
the same was argued by VIM. ". Butt
ner. attorney for Colbert. and Frederick
W. Coleman for Brooks His honor
will announce his opinion la'er
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
BETHANY M. E. CHURCH

Mr.. VIM. K. Cooper, who was to speak
on Wednesday night, Nov. 18th, IL com,
PEELED to postpone his trip, due to imA
portant business arising in his 7 NJ. & A..
work In Washington aud the loss oil his
assistant, who was called away. Mr..
Cooper will be with us at later date.
The meetings at Bethany will continue
all next week, when Mr.. GenthOer will
preach on "Steps to Salvation" The
theme for Monday night will be "lnvite-
ton" Tuesday night Repentance"
Wednesday night Faith"
The meetings Of the past week have
been well attended, but 1t is hoped a
deeper interest will be shown In the
meetings OF the coming week.
Joseph j. Genthner,
Pastor Garrisonyille Circuit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
THE CHURCHES

Rev. John Z Rosebro fllel the pulpit
at the Baptist church Sundsy. preaching
81 interesting sermon at the morning
service. 10 the absence OF the pastor, Rev.
r. A. Williams, who Is attending Baptist
Assdf On in Richmond. There were
moss IS at night
The tvices at St Georges Episcopal
churct we're conducted Sunday morning
by Mr.. Wing, t. student from the Theo-
Logical Seminary. and the night services
hv Rev John f. Coleman, OF Ashland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
LETTER OF APPRECIATION

New Castle, Pa, Nov 18th 1908.
To The Free Lance:
Allow me to express our appreciation
OF the courtesies extended NJ through
your paper, aud OF the many kindnesses
shown us by your citizens.
Sincerely yours,
James NJ Clark.
Secretary fredericksburg Battlefield Me
nlnrinI Cnmnia-inn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
FINE BRED HORSES PURCHASED
BY MR.. JOSEPH BAKER

Mr.. Joseph Baker, Of Chsmplein. Essex
county, has purchased IN Baltimore a
splendid stallion and handsome FLY.
The stallion Il J. W. Parrish He Is a
bay horse, g years old. by Dunbsrton,
out Of Maude Elliver and has IA mark OF
2:20. The FLY Is Lucy Taylor by j. W.
Parrish. dam Ida Waters. These ami
mails were purchased from Mr. John
Waters. OF Baltimore, and are standard
bred. Nr. Baker will stand Parrish In
the counties If Essex and Caroline.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
APPEAL DENIED Mr.. BRULLE

The Supreme Court OF Appeals OF VIZ
ginia has unanimously refused to grant
an appeal to Frederick Brulle In the
chancery cause OF F. Brulle vs- j. b.
Nyer ct als, thereby affirming the decree
of the chanceIy court OF the city OF hlch-
mond in favor Of Mr. Myer. ne'srs. L.
OConor Goodrich and Flaherty x Full
ton represented Mr.. Brulle, ard Messrs
st. Geo. R. Fitzhueh and b. P. Willis.
Mr. Nyer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
CROPS OF WHEAT SOLD
At 81 PER BUSHtl

The GermaDia Mills bought the follow
ing crops Of wheat Saturday at Sloo
per bushel: mn
W. J. Butzner. Spotsylvsnla, 600
bushels; Calvin Butzner, Stafford, 2O0
bushels Charles J. CHARTERS, stafford,
100 bushels, and a thousand bushel crop
from a down the river farmer, who does
not wish bis sale noted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17

Mrs. Elizabeth Armswortby, aged ~,
died at the home OF her son, W. F. Arms
worthy, Reedville.
Richard Norton died Saturday at
Haqerstown aged rs. For 81 years be
was In business at Culpeper.
Miss Bertha Zones, aged nineteen,
daughter OLA. P. Zones ofnesr Warsaw,
died Friday night. OF consumption. Her
mother died only few weeks ago.
Lucian A. Wheely OF Essex county died
Tuesday night, aged %. He leaves bis
wife and three small children, bis parents
three sisters, and one brother.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
OIeD IN OKLAHOMA
Prominent vkelnIsn Passes Away Suddenly.

Hon. Fielding Lewis OF 5 'uth McAllis-
ter OKLA. died suddenly Thursday
night He was u son OF the la'e Judge
Fielding Lewis. 81 "Marmion', In King
George county, Va, and a youag man
IF brilliant sttsinments. H- was Tor
some years past mayor q : nth Meal
lister. and ~ The time OF hi death attor-
new general Of his State.
inrerment IN Washington, d e., on
Wedne s1ay
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
BIG SALE OF EXTRA COPIES
or THE FREE LANCE

The large extra edition OF The Free
Lance OF Nov. 18th, containing account
OF the unwilling ceremonies OF the Hum
phreys monument, is exhausted. The
paper was very much IN demand and
MANY extra copies were sold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
TO HOLD EDUCATIONAL
MEETING AT BOWLING GREEN

There will be meeting at Bowling
Green OF the white teachers OF Caroline
county, Including the County Teachers
Association, the County School Improve.
ment League, county school board aud
the Board Of Supervisors, Friday. Nov:
10th. which will be 10 the Interest OF
education.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
MARRIAGES

John X. Harmon AMI Mrs. Mary A.
Brooks, both of Essex county. were mar
ried Nov 10th. at the Methodist par
sonage, In Essex, Rev II. A. Tompkins
ofiicistirg.
Miss Katherine Winstead and Solo
mon Swami were married at the residence
Of Mr. Clarence Winstead. near heaths-
vile. Wednesday by Rev. II. l.. Discoll.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
SALE OF MINING PROPERTY

Mr.. w. W. Butzrer, special commits.
sloner, sold at public auction, IN front OF
the courthouse Saturday, a valuable
tract OF mining property Of lOl acres in
Orange county. The property was own
I'D by a syndicate aud was knorkrd out
To Jndgn 4 T. Embrey Tor 81 .D25-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
STEAMERS DELAYED BY BARS
Thc River improvements Badly Needed Here.

The dredging in the Rappahannock
river here did not commence any TOO
soon and II IL fortunate that such large
approprlation IL available for the work.
Thursday steamer Lancaster vent
aground at , O'Clock and remained
stuck until 9 O'Clock that night setur.
dsv mornings steamer got on The sand
below the wharf aud was detained there
AN hour before IL could reach tho wharf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
ADMIRAL SCaLeY TO
MEMBERS Of MAuSY CAMP

In connection with the dedication care
monies OF the monument 10 ten.
Humphreys, on Wednesday last, very
pleasant, but touching incident occurred.
Among the visitors here on that intere't =
ing occasion was Admiral Schley. who
saw msmhrrs OF Maury Camp, Coniedernt"
veterans 81 hne;the admiral re luested 10
be introduced To them, that he might ne
given an opportunity to shake their
hands, saying, that Tit were not Tor
you boys, we would not be here. lie
then paid high and handsome com
pllment to the Confederate soldiers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFIED

Capt. Henry b. Fltzhugh qualified In
the Corporation court Saturde' as ad-
minlstrator Of the estate OF his vile, Mrs.
Juliet Martin Fitzhugh He gave bond
In the sum OF $400
Mrs. Fitzhugh left all OF her property
TO her husband by will
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
THE LILY AND HOWARD

The steamer barge Lily and Howard.
belonging to Carter & Clark, OF Washing
ton, has been sold to parties In NV
York. The Lily and Howard was built
at Coal Landing, in Stafford, on the Po-
tomsc, and used In running wood and
lumber to Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
FALMOUTH HOUSE AND LOT SOLD

VIM. ". Butzuer, acting AZ special
commissioner in chsncery suit Oh
Megrath Il Chesley Va Payne . ais, sold
the house and lot IN Falmouth 10 Mr..
W. ) Che-ley az public auction Satur-
dsy for $3.50. Sale subj CT to confifma-
tfnn of cOnrt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
DR.. J. EDWARD T0MPKlNS
Rsposts Of Ms Condition Highly Exaggerated.

The alarming reports circulated highly
exaggerate the condition OF DR.. j. Ed
ward Tompkins, who ia at Johns Hop
kins Hospital, in Baltimore. letter
was received by DR.. Tompklns' mother
Monday morning.. written by himself,
which states that there has been no ma
terial change for the past week. tie will
be examined by a specialist Tuesday.
when il will be determined whether any
operation will be necessary. He IL In
good splits Mrs Tompkins is with
him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
GUARANTEED

The home OF Mr.. o p. Griffin, on The
Boulevard. has been qusrsntinef by Dr.
]. n. Barney the health office. on ac-
count of one OF his daughters having
diphtheria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
RETURNS FROM BERMUDA ISLANDS

Mr. and Mrs. Vim. Leeds Wight (nee
Wsller) reached New York Saturday. re-
turning from Bermuda Islands. where
they have been spending their honey
moon. They are now at home at 1902
Hanover Avenue, Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
REVIVAL Ar METHODIST CHURCH

A revival commenced at the Methodist
church Sunday, conducted by the pastor
Rev. W. l.. Dolly, and will continue
throughout the week, prot ably next
week also.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
GASOLINE ENGINES SAVE LABOR

On account OF the scarcity OF laborers
you are perhaps going to buy Gasoline
Engine, the greatest OF all labor savers.
But don't experiment. Buy FAIR
BANKS-M0RSE." Agents Wanted.
Write FOR Catalogue.
j Hnn Richmond. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
a. 90 REWARD

VIII be given for Information that VIII
lead TO the conviction Of any one caught
hunting on the farms OF l.. W. Landram,
Is. I. Hall 5. W Burgess, t. +. Morri-
son. G. II. Morrison, NJ. b. Rowe j. 7.
bowman. o31l1m-s1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
MR.. TR0S. |. HUNTER
TO PRACTICE LAW

At the State bar examination for
licenses to practice law, held in Richmond.
seventeen applicants were successful
and thirteen failed. Among those who
were successful was Mr. Thomas LomeX
Hunter. OF King George.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
DEATH or A YOUNG MAN

Mr.. Minor Bryant, Of Stafford, died
Sunday at the Mary Washington hos,
pital. after an illness OF five weeks oil
typhoid pneumonia, aged % years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
DELEGATES FROM SPOTSYLvANIA

Gov. Swanson has appointed Clerk L.
A. Harris and T. 5tokely Coleman Com
monwealth's attorney OF Spotsylvania,
as delegates to the Prison Association
which meets In Richmond this month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
ESCAPED PRISONERS

Chile, Robinson received telegram from
Alexandria Saturday stating that TWO
nrisoners had escaped from the jail there,
! Ed Morris and VIM. Phillips. white,
dressed IN dark clothes. A reward oil
eas each ia offered for their capture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
LIGHT SN0W---THEa Rain

There was light isll OF snow Satur-
day morning. Later It turned To rain
and the weather was raw.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep ali kinds OF North Carolina
ans Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
ralcine Plaster, Plsstering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
xiuds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer
ysrnish and Lewis's white Lead,
Paint Brushes OF ell kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. K. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
BRICKS FOR SALE

y Public Property committee OF the
h Fredericksburg has 1900 Baltl,
having brick almost as good
for sale. Also 10000 oroi-
'diDg brick and $4,000 brick
prices apply to
W. z. Bradley, Chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17

Send your Job printing to The Free
Lance. Prompt service and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
FREDERICKSBURG

FREDERICKSBURG
MIC RAILROAD.
i've Sept 9Th, 1908.
burg, Northward:
lays, local; 7:05 a. m.
ally 1929 a. m. daily,
week days; $3.50 2.
k:01 p. IN. daily; 1903
dericksburg. Southwark
daily. A. c. l.. train; col a.
fs, local; 1928 a. IN. Sundays
0:36 Q. m. daily, 8. A. l..
p. IN. week days, local; 5:26
c. l.. train; sos p. m.
Loo y. m. daily, s. A. l..
sshington arrives HOO
sparturss not guarau-
\or, Traffic Manager
redericks-
Piedmont
Sunday.
p. NJ
S.04
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-17
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
DEATHS
November. 1908.

Snow, rain and bali on the 14th.
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JUNIOR EXHIBITION.
Debaters are Chosen at PreIiminaries
Held Tuesday Evening.

The preliminary for the choice of
debates for the Junior exhibition to
take place Friday evening, March 6.
was held last evening at the High
school building There was good at
tendance Of spectators. The question
selected for debate is: "Resolved, That
the Financial Conditions in the Unit
ed States Demands the Re-establish-
ment of the United States Bank
The speakers competing in the pre-
liminary last night were Roy W. Peas
lee. Frederick d. Dolloff, Leo J.
O'Brien, James L. Church. Ernest e.
Yeaton. John o. Wiley and George A.
Moore for the affirmative, and Ray a.
Shepard, Fred S. Thorne. Harold A.
Tibbetts. Stanley C. Mckenney, Hem
ry A. Hartman and James r. Deck
or for tie negative.
The Judges were Chairman of the
School Board Henry Richards, Super
intcndent of Schools c. o. Turner, and
Secretary Of the High School Board
of Directors Charles II. Gray. The ar
guments were all SO excellent and SO
well delivered that tho judges had con-
siderable difficulty in selecting the four
speakers for the final exhibition. The
speakers finally chosen were James +.
Church ana George y. Moore. affirm
ative, and Fred S Thorac and Henry
\. Hartman.
The preliminary contest for the Sc
lection of the girls who are to give
destinations at the Junior exhibition
VIII be held Friday evening.
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Ice Racing for Friday.

If the weather is good some lively
racing on the ice track is expected to
take place Friday afternoon. Three
classes have been arranged for and it
is expected that some of the best
horses in the State will compete in
their respective classes. There Will be
free-for-all, a 2.27 trot or pace ana
a class for green trotters and PAGERS.
In the free -for-all some Of the best
known horses iii Maine are entered
TriXy s.. Hello Bill, Bella Donna and
Nclsonita Will be among the starters.
Tho purses will be 90, Il and 10 bush
els of oats respectively. The entries
wIll close Thursday night.
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THREE GIRLS WANTED.
Left Homes in Bangor and Last Seen
In WaterviIIe.

The police all day yesterday were
searching for three girls who left
their homes in Bangor and came to
this city. The officers here received
word from the parents of one girl
whose name is Connors, that she was
to be sent back home when found. but
at this time nothing had been seen OF
them. They were. however, seen
WIN they alighted from the passenger
train No 2, which arrived in this city
at 10 o'clock Monday night. They went
directly down to Main street where
they loitered about the street and af-
forwards went to the Bay View Hotel.
The officers went to the hotel yester-
day but the girls were not there, and
the police were at loss to know just
where they went.
The girls are all about is years vi
age and rather short in stature and
nicely dressed. 1t is not known by the
officers here just what the girls left
their homes for, but it is general
conceded that it was nothing more
than truancy.
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Mite Circle Committees.

The following committees have been
appointed by Mrs. Clarence kincaid,
president Of the Mite Circle of Kings
Daughters. for their annual fair which
they will hold the first of March:
Entertainment Committee-Mrs. r.
NJ Ecedle. Mrs. Elmer Cummings, Mrs.
W. w. Wight. Mrs. Van Reedle.
Household Tahle-NIrs. Harry Law
renee. Mrs. Robert Lawtou. Mrs. Har-
~ Wight. Mrs. Charles Moffett.
Apron Table-Mrs. D. Thurlow, Mrs.
Abbie Crossman. Mrs. Van Beedle.
Candy Table-Mrs. w. w. Wight.
Mrs. Charles Cobb, Mrs. Elmer Tozier,
Miss Annie Lawton
Food Table-Mrs. A. Mute, Mrs Os-
car Ridley, Mrs. Annie Smith. Mrs.
Charles IcnoX.
ice Cream Table-Mrs. Jerry Preble.
Mrs. Melvin Spencer, Mrs. A. 3. Lib
by. Jerry Preblc.
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Friend Charles Dudley.

Friend Charles Dudley. better known
as Quaker Dudley" died yesterday
morning at his home on Outer Central
street. He had been in feeble health the
past two years and gradually failed
until the end. Mr.. Dudley came 70
Hallowell from New Hampshire many
years ago. He associated himself with
the Quakers. or Friends and was for
years leader in their society. He al
ways led this simple life and was
man of good moral character. He was
well known and liked by the business
men of the city who knew him as al
ways honest and sincere in his deal
ings. He commenced farming on the
land occupied by himself at the time
of his death and was we'll known as
potato raiser.
daughter, Mrs. Virgil Fletcher Of
Pennsylvania and a niece, Mrs. Ella
Narney of Augusta, survive The flu
neral arrangements will De announced
later.
He was 81 years Of age.
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a Merry Company.

The Cantata "A Merry Company
vas successfully presented last even
ing at Library hall for the benefit OF
the Golden Cross degree team, and
Will be repeated tonight. The cantata
was put on ny K. A. Conant of PITTS
field. assisted by local talent with a
chorus OF &c voices. Among the Spe-
clult!es were recitation by c. j. Grant,
vocal solo by Ellie Hayes and piano
solos by Miss Annie Murphy and Nell
lie Brown. The First Part choruses:
welcoming Song" and Star Span
gled Banner" We're we'll received The
chorus Cousin Jedediah. his cousins
and all of his aunts, right from Bos-
ton town." was another chorus hit in
the first part
Ihc Merry Company" were prettily
costumed and the stage setting was n
greenwood scene. The leading roles
were taken as follows:
Little Old Woman. Miss Ida Gowan
Little Old Man r. A. Corant
gypsy iiri, Miss Vera Conant
Fruit Girl Muriel Heath
Three Policemen. Walter Goodwin. John
James Harold Turner