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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
THE MOVING PICTURES,
An Attractive Program at the "Mys-
tic This Week For Com
mencement Visitors.

IN atlrartiv" program has been an
ranged at the "MyStic" (ncxt door
I" the post "tlcc) this week for the
commencement visitors. The movino.
pictures hav" been drawing large
rr'v'lS. and ar" worthy TIE natrrnn.,
= \Hwb"Yrr ""rnlc The shows are
clean and wholesome tl:rnlehout.
Monday .I-nt (to.n..' wal be
presented ''Thr Clown Dnctnr,' "No
Wore Children. and "Rlack Hand.'
i"mnr"W afternoon and evening the
program will include "Marricd For
Millions,' and "I Fetch the Bread,'
Am attractive program has also
been arranged for Wednesday.
1t will be the effort of the man.
''""neni t" pat Oh some clever spe-
"i"it!rS during the week.
Th" 'Mv>,ic" furnishes innocent
'"'"|"'n"n' N II small price of adj
EMISSION. and deserves to succeed.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
PEAS FOR SALE-Unknown ard
spccklcd Abrams & Gist,

EYE SPEClALISTS-We don't
claim to be EYE SPECIALISTS" or
"agents but we absolutely guar
antec to INT your eyes properly
with the finest lenses and frames.
We do not sell brass frames nor
cheap pressed lenses. We use the
simplest and best method Of test
ing the eyes. Come in and sec us.
Daniels & Williamson,
jewelers. and Opticians.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
Official Board.

All the members of the Official
board of Central Methodist church
arc requested to be present at the re-
"ular meeting to be held Wednesday
night i'll connection with the mid
week prayer meeting.
The church calendar will meet
Wednesday afternoon at $50 at the
home OF Mrs. r. d. Wright.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
CAPTAIN JOHN FLOYD.
History OF His War Record Some
thing of His Descend
ants.

In his application for Capt. John
Floyd stated that i'm 1-.5 he bclonn-
rd I" Il militia company in ,umpcr-
land County. \. e.. commanded bv Il
captain Duck and that during the
years l11G to l77S he served vnrions
short times of few days each ay-
"r""atin" two or three months. In
February, l710. having t:movrd to
Union District. s. G.. entered service
under Col. Wnfforl. Served four
mouths and twenty days. part Of In"
time as Lieutenant. I'm Feb. 1881,
havln" removed to Luncnbury Co..
Va. he enlisted under Capt. Dawson
and Col Stokes and served eight or
nine weeks.
Battles engaged in Stono and Gull
ford. Residence of soldier at first
enlistment, Cumberland, N. C. Date
Of application for pension, April "a,
1884. Residence at cate of applica-
ton. Newberry. S. c. Born Octobe"
%, 1883 in Mccklcnbcrg Co.. Va. He
married Nancy Andrews. July 4,
1888. in l.uncnburg Co., Va, and died
Feb. 1886 AT Ncwbcrry. S. G.
Sons and daughters of Capt John
Floyd and Nancy. his wife, who was
an An,lrcwS.
S"n>-H"bcrt, Jack. Meet. Charles.
jefferson Andrews. Washington.
Joseph
DanelirrS-Oncy. Amy. Edna, Ens-
tacia, Rrbccca.
Capt. b'n Floyd die. ut the age
"f -. hi Y 'tc. Nancy. died in 1881.
aged o..
The above record of Capt. John
Floyd. which was sent to Mr.. n. G..
Williams and which is record in
the war department at Washington,
is connected with very interesting
family history in this county. Mr..
". G. Williams. from whom this data
was obtained, is a grandson of Chas.
Floyd, one Of the sons Of Capt. John
Floyd. Chas. Floyd's children were
Elizabeth. who married Williams,
Nancy, who married A. X. Tribble
and Amelia. who married DR.. Rush
Gary and Eustaca, who married
Coleman, then DR.. Abncy and then
DR.. Grierson and afterwards Mr.. Yves
Chappcll. She is still living.
The sons of Chas. Floyd were JEFF
ferson, Thomas and Barney who are
dead and Jno. S. Floyd, who is still
living at Walhalla. His wife was
Miss Peterson, sister Of Mr.. w. G.
Peterson.
The sons of Capt. John Floyd,
Joseph had two daughters one Of
whom became the wife Of Mr.. Henry
Burton and the other daughter mar
ricd Capt. John Williams. Washing
ton Floyd. another son, had one son,
Mr.. Pomp Floyd, and one daughter
who married Mr.. Dennis Lark. Mr..
Pomp Floyd was the father of Mr.. T..
w. Floyd. Of onr city.
This history could be run out still
further and takes in quite n number
Of the citizens of Newbcrry county
as descendants Of Capt. John Floyd
and his wife Nancy Andrews.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY or NEWBERRY

hy FRANK NJ. Schumpcrt, Esquire,
Probate Judge.
Whereas. Oscar Lovclacc hath made
SUIT to me, to grant him Letters Of
Administration Of the Estate of and
effects Of Melvin Hartman.
These arc thrcfore to cite and ad-
monsh all and singular the kindred
ana creditors Of the said Melvin
hartmann deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court Of
lr"Datc, = to be held at Newberry, S.
~ on 24th day Of June next, after
pnbl1cation thereo& at II o'clocNa
the forenoon, to show cause ii
they have, why the said Adm 49,
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand, thisl
OF June, Ammo Domini, 19O8se 49,
Frank M. SphumpeS
.s ~. p. N
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09

NOTICE-We will sell next Satur-
day at. Fruit Jars, per doz., SOC.
IL gal. Fruit Jars, per doz., zoe.
White Wine Vinegar, per gal, Csc.
Only one dozen Fruit Jars to a GUS
toner. Smith Sons.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED.
Experience unnecessary. 500
per month and expenses. Peer
less Cigar Co.. Toledo. Ohio.

ANY ONE who knows the
owner Of the Office desk formerly
used by James Y. Culbrcath,
ESQ, will please communicate
the name and address Of such
owner to G. J. Ramagc, Saluda,
S. c. IT.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09

wings Sweet Sixteen Kisses. Old
fashioned chocolates, fruit tablets,
caramels. peanut brittle, chocolate
almonds, etc, just received.
Broaddus & Ruff.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09

DIR. HU1ET'S All-Healing L,niment,
the best household remedy on the
market, try it and. be convinced.
Mayes Drug Store.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09

UNTIL JUNE 1St I will sell 200 bar
rels OF first patent flour at $3.50
per barrel, spot cash Positively cut
sale will close after June 1st.
G. W. Kinard, Prosperity, S. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
BARBECUE NOTICE,

The undersigned will furnish a
first class barbecue at Mt. Bethel
academy in No. 2 township, July 81,
campaign day.
S. j. Cromer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09

WANTED-To let the public know
that the best Laundry I'll the South
is represented by Broaddus 6 Ruff
Herald and News Building.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
Will Not Be q Candidate.

Mr.. Will T. Bouford desires to
thank his friends who have placed
him in nomination for the position
OF magistrate for Township No. 6,
but states that he will not be u can
didatc for the office.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09

WANTED-Your orders for tin cans,
solder, capping stccls, wax string
cans, etc.
Summer Bros. Co.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
I HAVE 100 BBLS. of first nat.

flour, just in, | will sell until Juncl
9th, at $3.50 per Dbl. Also 1OO}
bbls. second patent flour at $4.95{
per Dbl. Every bbl. guaranteedN
Yours for business. G.. w. KinardH
Prospe, ity, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
Newberry Cotton Market.
Corrected BY Nat Gist.

POST CARDS-Of al kinds at
Broaddus and Ruff s, Herald and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09
HORSE FOR SALE-I. r. Thinner
man, Mollohon Mill 2t,

News building.
FINE BOX PAPER and initial tab
lets. Broaddus Il Ruff.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-06-09

WE HAVE A NICE LOT OF PEAS.
We will sell at reasonable figures.
Call before you purchase elsewhere.
Summer Bros. Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
BARACA CLASS
offIesrs chssen-0yer . Hundred and Forty Five
Young Men on the Roll.

Sunday was the ? anniversary Of the
Organization of the Baraca Bible Class
OF the Baptist Church, and Office r. for the
ensuing year were elected a. folio VEN {.
Willis, Jr.. president; L Il Garner. lst.
vtce-prerident; J. ;. Courtney, Pod vice
president; Joseph +. McCaliey. secretary /:
william Cox and l.. j. Payne. assistant
secretarys; ). +. Convey, treasurer; Gran
vile X. Swift, teacher; Dr.. j. q King and
r. y Bell. assistant teachers; Rev. r. A
Williams, class adviser.
The class has found is necessary to
meet every two weeks for the transaction
oil the business aud for social purposes.
A good number were present at the meet
lug Monday night. when reports of the
work OF the class for the past Year were
MADE by officers aud standing commit
tees. These reports Were excellent. The
seeretary's quarterly report and sum
mary oil quarterly reports for the year
show a steady growth. During the year
there has been a net increase oi 81 mem
bere TO the roll. There have been 1871
new members brought in. and 60 names
erased from ths roll. There are l45 N, u
on the class roll at the present time.
The church has I'm contemplation the
erection Of al annex 20 Accommodate THE
class aud its growing demands
All men are cordially invited to Join
this class, which meets each Sunda,
morning at 800 O'Clock, and are assured
OF a hearty welcome
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
School Closing Other Notes.

Logan, Va, March Dad, 1908.
school number 6, Livingston District
taught by Miss sara h. Talley, closed "A
a very succt ssiul session on Feb. 2gth
The patrons aud many visitors were
present. The pupils acquitted themselves
nicely IN their amusing dialogues. and
appropriate Rotations Mr. ID Hard rem
cered selections on violin between acts
Alter the exercises Were over, a bountiful
supply Of cakes and candles we're passed
70 the scholars and visitors Miss ralley
has greatly endeared herselfto the pupils
ana patrons during the past ses sion, and
There has been much interest in the school
not day having been lost during the
term, and some OF the u, r-t weather of
the winter the entire enrolment being
present. Her many friondsin this section
are GLAD t know that she will not vet
return t. her home in FluvannA county.
but viii remain in this neighborbood
teaching In the family Of Sir. W. b. Eos
ter during the spring months.
Mrs. Edgar Herring. who has been
visiting her bi'cS Mrs p. L. Foster. has
re,n' ned 10 her home IN Orange Co.
Mr.. Marcus Kuighton. Of ct. just. was
visitor in this section last sunday.
Nc W G. Notary, OF Middlebrook.
was a recent visitor OF his sister, Mrs
W. Z. Foster.
Craix's. one az the Oldest BAPTIST
churches ia Virginia is at present withou,
y pastor. We hope soon To have services
there again
MT Z. Z. Harding lost fine .yesrlina
colt lew days ago
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
ORGAN RECITAL
AND SONG SERVICE
Brilliant Audience at ST. Georges
Enjoy Rare Musical Program
OFFERING FOR BENEFIT OF MISSIONS

Ii Is seldom that so brilliant an audi
ence il assembled in fredericksburg as
that which gathered In st. Georges
Episcopal Church Tuesday night to list
en- to u musical service under he auspices
of the Junior Auxiliary OF the church for
the benefit of missions. The music was
OF the highest order aud thoroughly en-
loved by every one present.
The service was conducted by the rec
tor. Rev. X. j McBryde, ID. d., Assfted
by Rev. II. II. Barber, of Trinity Church.
The musical program was in charge of
hre. Helen ). White, and Mrs. Charles L.
raekett and Miss Margaret Shepherd
were organ accompanied for the soloists.
while Prot r. A. Franklin's orchestra OF
six pieces accompanied with the organ
the hymns aud anthems. la the chorus
ot tins service were some IRE nbers of the
different choirs of the Protestant church.
- Of the city. In addition to these were
Mr. T. II. Cosby, orgauist OF All Saints
Episcopal Church, Richmond. who con
Quoted the organ recit9ls at the James
town Exposition; Mrs. \. =. Rowe. Mrs.
j. b. Proctor and Mrs. A. n. Embrey. So
lOsists; Prof. A. Is. towering, violinist.
The church wa brilliantly lighted. aud
the Ocdy oi the church and galleries were
nlled with handsomely dressed people.
7.
skill IN handling the organ Is of the high
est order.
The program opened with an organ
prelude by Mr.. Cosby. Then "All Hail
the Power Of Jesus Name" was sung bv
the big chorus with organ aud orchestra
accompanies, the congregation standing
and joining in the singing.
Next was the Apostles Creed and
Prayer led by DR.. McBryde and Rev. Mr..
Barber
Album Leaf was rendered on organ
by Mr.. Cosby. Then Mrs J. b Proctor
sang " / Heard the Voice of Jesus" This
was followed by an organ prclcde, Lo-
hengrin, Mr.. Cosby. Mr.. A T. Embrey
next sang Angels Ever Bright and
Fair"
The GondolIer's Song" Venetian
Love Song" aud Good Night" was
rendered 10y Mr.. Cosby on the organ.
Prof A. b. Bowering played "Ro-
nance, violin with organ accompani-
ment.
Next was Romance in F, organ, by
Mr.. Cosby.
Mrs. A. z. Rowe sang 90. Divine Re
dsemer.' which was followed by the an
them, Unfold Ye Portals Everlasting"
by chorus with organ and orchestra.
While the presentation OF alms was
made the chorus sang Praise God From
Whom All BLESSINGS Flow" the congre-
CATION standing.
Then was rendered Fantasie on Yes
per Hymn" organ, by Mr.. Cosby.
The program ended with the singing of
hymn 4O4. the congregation and choir
standing. aud the benediction was pro-
nounced 10y Rev. Dr. McBryde
The cnering amounted to $57
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
DUkL0P--POWEIl

A quiet but pretty home wedding Of
Interest was celebrated Tuesday morn
ing at the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wm. l.. Powell. near Kousd Hill,
Loucoun county. when th,sr daughter.
Mise Elizabeth Lee Powell, became the
bride Of Mr.. VIM l.. Dunlop, Rev Is.
Lake officiating
The bride wore "a dark-blue broadcloth
going-away gown with hat 70 match
trimmed with COpenhaven blue ostrich
plumes, and carried Parma vioiets. The
bride is very popular aud PR minent in
social circles, and her ancestry l. distin-
guished in colonial and revolutionary
history.
Mr.. Dunlop belongs to an old and
prominent family in Georgeto va.
Soon alter the ceremony the bride and
groom left for an extended trip North
Alter they return they will be at home IN
west Washington.
Miss Powell has visited Fredericksburg
and Is neice OF Mrs. b. " Chancellor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
NOTES FROM MASSAPONAx

Massaponax, Va, March ?.
AIR. l. X. Colbert. our prosperous con,
tractor. sawnil man and farmer. had
the misfortune u loose two OF his fine
mules recently. Mr.. Colbert is one OF tho
lew lumbermen ia this section who con.
tinues in the business.
Miss Julia Newman attended the dauce
at the hOspitabe home Of Mr.. {. IS.
Durrett Friday night. which was given
In honor OF the birthday OF AIR. D's ac.
complished daughter, Miss Annie Colder
Durrett
Mr.. +. l. Frazer paid a flying visit &c
Partlow neishborhood last week and
was the guest of Messrs W. G. billiard
and L. z. ChewRing. He reports the
roads In shocking condition, and in
places impossible for light vehicle.
Mr.. j. ID. Micks attended the Durrett
dance Friday night and added greatly
TO the enjoyment of those present by his
elegant performance on the mandolin.
Mrs. Lottie Gayle is home, after a visit
OF two months 70 her daughter, Mrs. +.
W. Sanford, of Newport News
Mrs. j. ID. Mieks is the guest of relatives
in Front Royal, Va.
Miss Mamie Palmer. who was called
home on account of the death Of her
has returned to Washing.
ton.
Mrs. l.. R. Colbert and daughter, Miss
Marguerite. afe quite sick with colds.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS. l.. Frazer. who have
been guests of Mr.. T. A. Frazer, at
Coventry" for quite a while, left
Thursday for Philadelphia. where Mr..
Frazer will resume his business as con-
tractor for building of Macadam roads.
He has successfully built many miles of
these roads in Bucks Co., Pa, and neigh
boring places.
Mrs. Geo. W. Clarke Is at the bedside
OF her daughter, Mrs. Smith. who is III IN
fredericksburg. Mary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
SP0TSYLvANlA DEMOCRATS
N. c. RIchsIIsu Coleman II.c,ss Chairman

meeting OF the Democratic Committee
was beld at Spotsylvanla Court House
Tuesday to elect achairmanf for the party
for said county, to I'LL the unsxp ired
term caused by death OF DR.. C. r. Massey.
The meeting was called to order at
1870 o'clock by Secretary T. Stokeley
Coleman, who stated it's objects.
Mr.. T. Stokeley Coleman, who has
faithfully discharged the duties as secre-
tary for several years, rendered hfs resig-
nation with the request that &c be
accepted. which was done.
The meeting then elected Mr.. l.. NJ.
Smith chairman pro TEN and Mr.. l.. H.
Estes secretary pro tenn. Mr.. {. Richie
lieu Coleman was unanimously nomi-
rated as permanent CHAIRMAN and DR.. j.
Wallace Massey permanent secretary.
Mr.. c. Riehelieu Coleman the newly
elected chairman, addressed the commit.
tee, thanking them for the honor con-
ferred, and expressing his desire to at all
times further the interests OF the party.
The committee appointed Messrs. T.
Stokeley Coleman and l.. NJ Smith to
draft suitable resolutions OF respect CON-
memorating the life and character OF
their late chairman, DIR. Massey.
The committee was well represented.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Mr.. LEE j. GRAVES INJURED
He Jumped From Buggy While HOtss Was Run
ninR-Two RIBS BToken and Other Hurts.

Attorney Lee J. Graves and Mr.. n. b.
kinsey Tuesday went TO J. J. Palham's
sale near Hicks Store. IN SpOtsylvania.
Mr.. Graves being administrator They
returned here bv way of Spotsylvania
{. Ii. IL was about 3 O'Clock AZ night
when they crossed the Marrow Guags r
r., near town. The horse took fright at
piece o! tin in the road. He jumped
on eight or ten feet and commenced run
ming. Mr.. Graves and Mr. Kinsey en-
deavored to stop him. but found il im-
possible. Mr. kinsey jumped tirst and
was not Injured Mr.. Graves then
Jumped and was not so fortunate he
tripped against "A small table in front Of
the buggy aud fell on bis side against a
rock. Two ribs were broken aud his
head and body badly bruised He was
taken to Wardens blacksmith's house
and carriage ordered which took him
home. DR.. Tompkins rendered medical
attention. Mr.. Graves injuries are not
serious, but he was not resting comfort
ably Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
NOTICE

Beginning March 2nd, 1908. we will
offer, below cost, our large stock O;
Groceries, Wagons, BuGgies and Farm
ing implements for Cash, as we have de.
cided TO cOnfine ourselves strictly to the
Coal and Fertilizer business.
All parties indebted to the firm of Chas.
Wallace x Bro. will please come forward
and settle, and all those having bills
against the said irm will please present
them for payment.
The store room now occupied by our
retail department, corner Main and Com
merce SITS, will be for rent after July lst
1908
Thanking our many friends for their
past patronage and soliciting continu-
ance of same in our Coal and Fertilizer
business, we are.
Very truly yours,
Chas. Wallace & Bro.
f29seod2wim2w2w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
LENT IN TRINITY CHURCH

TIE Sunday services will be as usual
with special courses of-eermoUs AT the
morning services the subject will be On
the Beatitudes;" in the evening Our
Lords Way OF Dealing With Individ,
uals"
Tuesday: Service at Grace church, in
Caroline county.
Wednesday: Service and sermon at
. O'Clock.
Thnrsday; Holy Communion and ad.
dress, 1880.
Friday; Litany and Meditation, 1880
a. IN. Evening sermon and address al
p. m.
AL The seats IN the Trinity church are
free and all are invited To come.
Hubert II. Barber, Rector
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
SP0TSYLVANlA
Many llsms Of Interest.

boobies. Va. March ?, 1905
Miss Roberto Waller and Miss Eleanor
seaman, who are attending the state
normal ct Farmyille. are improving from
an attack OF measles. and - hen well "a IN
return % their home near G0odloe's.
Mrs Mamie b. Coleman, u ho has been
visiting her son. Mr.. +. ). Coleman. az
the Court House, hos returned To her
home at Marye
justices NJ l.. Young s. {. Blaydes and
T: & GOodlOe held j. Ps court at
lhOrnsburg on Saturday and disposed
OF several minor cases
Our roads are IN terrible plight.
Mr. aud Mrs. {. X. Coleman spent SIM
day at the home of Mrs. 4. = patents. Nr.
and AIRS A. W. Davis, of Blanton
We have no smallpox in this vicinity.
Dr. koderick Dew has returned from
tarmville, where he YVES called TO con-
suit with DR.. Anderson In treatment of
Miss Eleanor Seaman.
A new cover has been placed over the
Guiney's bridgefw hich was much needed
We are glad to note that SpOtsylvania
VIII soon apply for n charter of incorpo-
ration VINO knows but that tits little
village may grow 10 be quite a city ,rne
day.
Mr.. NJ Y Blaydes. Of Richmond. j.
visiting bis parents. Col and Mrs r. e.
Blaydes, Cf Mount Pleasant.
Mr.. A. b. WiSlesworth bss opened AL
up-to-date country store at Marye. We
wish him success
Our saw mill men are getting in shape
to start up fheir mills
Mr.. y. l.. Mills was in your city Friday.
Col K G. blaydes is sick with bron-
ehiiis. His friends are anxious to zee
him out again
quite a numbered land-seekers from the
west nave been IN this vicititv looking
Tor farms some q! them. We fear. were
NOT impressed, as they had such a time
getting over the roads.
gasoline grist mill has been erected
at Noodiord's and is in operation.
tomato factory will be- opened at
EuiDey = the coming season for CAMPING
tomatoes.
MT. VIM. Brown. oi Quincy =. continues
sick. His position with r. r. &P. r.
20. Is tlied by Mr.. Samuel Black.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

REC0MME TENDED
Named BY House Committee For
Site For Normal School.
NO APPROPRIATION YET MADE

The house committee on schools and
colleges Monday night amended the hill
passed several days ago in the senate by
making fredericksburg instead of Har-
risonburg the site for the proposed new
state normal school. Senator Keezell
engineered the passage OF the bin through
the upper house and fought vigorously
Tor IL before the house committee Mon
dav night. Delegate c. O'COnor Cool
rick. OF fredericksburg. represented the
interests of his city. The bill carries no
appropriation, but IL will probably be
provided II the site can be finally agreed
uDOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
DEATH OF FATHER OF
MRS. j. E. T0MpKlNS

Mr.. Charles Z. Porter died at his
home, in Lynchburg, Tuesday morning.
OF pneumonia, after an illness of q week
aged So years. Mrs. j. f Tompkins. ot
this city, one OF his daughters. was sam
moned TO his bedside several days ago.
and was with him when he died. He is
survived by his widow. four sons
Messrs. Charles E, L. E. and Arthur
Porter, of Lynchburg; Mr.. II. X. Porter.
OF Wyoming; two daughters, Mrs.. j. L
Tompkins, OF fredericksburg, aud Mrs
DR.. Barker, Of Bristol. Funeral Thurs.
day afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
NOTICE TO
DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS

The Post Office Department has issued
an order thAt after April /, 1908,
Publishers OF newspapers will not
be allowed under regulations OF
the department TO mail their pa
pers to subscribers who are In
arrears for one or more years for
same
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
MRS. W. l. G. MITCHELL DEAD

Mrs. W. L. g. Mitchell, of Nuttsville.
Lancaster county, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Frank W. Motley, at
Sharp's Wharf, Tuesday morning, after
a long illness, aged 76 years. She was
the mother of Mrs. W. j. Harrison. of
this city, who was with her when she
died
The deceased was a member of White
Chapel Episcopal Church, IN Lancaster.
Funeral services will be conducted hy
Rev. Mr.. Coombs from the residence
Thursday and interment made in the
family Lurying ground at huntsville.