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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-27
No Tins for rrahlem raay.

Mr, Miller docs not like The designation
problem play in connection wiki hts pay
a problem play implies some question
involving aoubI or uncertainty IN its s1lu-
ton. hs said. In the Great Divide the
question presented II pAlpEble. Il strik=E
a cuuvHutiauHlity. bm there II never any
uncertainty az 10 solution uf the ethical
questions involved u mas been called the
EreEi American play and TINS Designation
81 II has called forth considerable Clil-
cism- j An probably 100 biased 10 say
Nhsfher Ihs Designation lE 0BrreUt or MOI
but th0se who have called n thai do 80
non because II treats 81 diEuncttvsly Amer
iuRu chHrHcters OF ~ American HituErians
but because thsy CONSIDER n ths best ORA
matte Wurk OF an American artist
Opriudism as 10 The future az the lhsElsT
IL rurected IN Mr. Minsr's conversation IN
regard 10 The trend uf ans express
sum.
u take q rOsaats view Of Lhe theEttr.
ne said. FOR TIVE reasons -First thu PEI
oeutRgs q The public which learns 10 know
ana appreciate lhe herter things. plss y
rhEI hEre a serious slftUEl purpose, is BY
creHsinE iu rhis country when ] tBok ne
Llrue Princess LhehtaT IN New YORK ne
FRIENDS tsad me J would nan Everybody
who had Httsmptsd n has faLed They
said Psupls yin na1 ghmb a fhEht a. stairs
a. attend q rnaarsr But ne presented q
class 81 plays thai me pe1pls wanted ana
they came ana crowded the thsHtsr
WrHther and urher cnnditans EsKe hftle
iHflnsnee n you present what ths public
wants 10 See ana ths success Of plays win
SERIOUS uTpo o. AZ lndiuHuuu mai LA
STRATUM az Aha pusir winch demands a
hiEhar GLASS ~. plE1E Il increasing.
Crfrb-s ~ HEEh mEnd.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-27

This Woman SAYS lydia Z.
FinkhAm-S Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs 7. C. WiIladsen Of Manning.
lowh writes 10 Mrs PnkhEm:
. can truly Eay that LYDIA z. Pink
sEus Vegetable Compound sured mr
ife. and ] chnnof express nv Frhuitude
90 ven in words For VeArs I Suffered
with the worst sorms q female CON-
plants. coutinnLlly d0ctoring and
spending l0us q money for msd5ciDe
WirhoEf help lEraas yen for advise.
followed = Ns dirnrteG and took LYDIA
Z Pinkmms V~egstRhls Compound and
II hEs restored me 10 perfect health.
had u D0t boen for yOu ] should have
been IN my grave to-day. ] wish every
suffering woman would ny 4"
c FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirE years Lydia Z Pink
hams Vegetable COMPOUND, made
nom roots and herbs, has been the
stBpdAru nemsdy for female lis
AMI has positively Gurud tbOusEndsuf
woAnan who have been troubled with
0splREemeurR inhGmmAtioh uloera-
ton nnroid tumOrA trregnlaEinaA
pEnoGlc pains. hRekAebA thar hear
mg-ooWn 1HeLDK hktalenry, mdiges-
lholZEn@AornerEpns pnostrEriaA
AhE @eAt Eon ny M
MrN Pfnkbam tnvtfes an sick
women 10 write her f0r AAs1cA
She has guided thousands %
SaAltA Address AaA Mas
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-27

EIOTN CITY. Ia aug .E-fsperisl Toss
ErSnSa a. Gs8rEs sar1 thiE murHlus
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-27
CANDIDATES. TO TEACHERS
State Superintendent AEPirHnt Al
dress County Institute.
WILL VOTE FOR ALL
On Thts Assurances frum Wr. Nsaer
the Var8eus Oapdtaascs Ser
MeRrsens once Are -
crate.

Tpun the guarantees uf Superintenosnt
EDdsr q the Douglas county schools that
ali tine pretty teachers IN this county VIII
vote fnr AL the candidates for STATE So
perintBndsut Of public instruction. The can
didEtss have begun 10 nrrsvs and vii az
drers the teachers attending the couutE
institute. James E. DslEeIl, superintendent
OF the Lexington city suhpOlB, republican,
candidate. wHs the first 70 come and he
TALKED 10 The school teachers "Wednesday
morning z c Bishop Of Lincoln. another
republican candidate, and n c Abbott Of
TekEmRh. democratic candidate. are sx-
pscted Thursday. and 8 H Martin n 81
Paul republican. 10 expected FRIDAY.
George ID Darlington, 1r. 81 Auburn, re-
publican. ssnds his regrets and says u vii
be Impossible for hin 80 come.
The following Douglas county teachers
are attending the institute:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-27
MILLER SEES STAGE RISING
Star in Great Divide" Optimistic as
70 American Thester.
DOWN ON THE PROBLEM PLAY
TeRdeRry Of Public Upward. BecSu~e
People Arr Ap-PrecihrtnE Mere
the Serious S5de Of the
Drama.

Harry Miller, who opened the season
at the Boyd lust night In 'The Great d.
vide, comes 10 Omaha fran . seven
weeks run in San FrHnriscu, where tht
IlEy, deEpita fhe temperature. which WIS
hiEh enough 10 draw the puhlC mind
swsg from the uhester and toward the co0l
bathing bsRrhas, was accorded d most
hearty reception Mr.. Miller, win his
cBmpEuy. arrived TUESDAY evenins and
they are al the Rome
TIN WIS my first visit 10 San Fran
CISCO since the great fire ana earthquake,
said Mr.. Miller. land J Was struck-ds-
presBed-by The magnitude uf The ruin
wrought by The calamity. ] heard stories
Of the eBrthuuHke thRt surpassed IN Ora
mHric u ssibi1ties anything that has ever
been written. California is a state a. bis
things. ing streets, high mountains, bruRd
valleys. and the calamity WIS IN keerinE
witt 1hS magnitude u The other physical
phenomena out there The WAY in which
they are rebuilding the city 10 marvellous.
] was much imprsssed-W with the forward
ness which nlrlus; amounted L. ~vffrunteTy.
OF Ire san Francisco pslple. and ] asked
myself. Why should be .dspreHsed when
the psuple who suffered display such a
cheering
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-27
- Wnn Onlrnanr, fnr rena

J. 4. BRANDEls q SONS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
FReDsRIckSBUResRS
INTERVIEWED LEGISLATORS

The committee Of the Business Men :
Association. composed Of Messrs Henry
Warden, Isaac Hirsh, j. NJ Gnain. DR..
J. q. King. aud A. p Rowe, were IN Rich
mond Monday, comforting with members
OF the Legislature In reference To rspsal-
ing the law which prohibits paralleling
K. +. 4 z. 2 r., in order that a charter
may be granted TO the Fredericksburg
and Southern K. K. to build its proposed
line Capt. T. AcCraeken. president of
the association, is also member of the
committee. but was prevented from 90
ing TO Richmond by imperative business
engagements here Judge A T Embrey
on this city, and Mr. W. Z. whitner. pres
ident fredericksburg Power Co, were
also la Richmond
The observation-disclosures were PLEASANTLY
received by the Legislators and the sub
leet was fully discussed A large number
OF the members rnhesitatingly expressed
themselves a. favosing the repeal of the
law. Others desired more Information b.
lore reaching a decision and a few were
Don-committal
The passage of the bill repeating the
law is regarded as very favorable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
SUMMIT NOTES

summit Va, Jan. 14th.
The holidays being over the Summit
people are putting into practice Their
New Year resolutions.
Miss Nettie Williams, who teaches
Summit school. has returned after q
pleasant visit to her parents at West
Point. Va.
Mr.. Robert Sim. of New York. visited
this neighborhood recently.
Mrs, L. l.. Bullock recently entertained
her friends in her hospitabIe home.
Mrs. Henry Catlett and children are
visiting 10 Richmond.
MI. J. " Blanton spent Saturday in
Richmond. 80
Mr.. E. II; Catlett visited his sister Mrs.
Cetlett, oil Guineys, a few days ago.
Mr. Jonn smith has returned from a
visit to friends in New Kent.
Mrs. Lucy Eubank, OF Richmond wa
q recent visitor 10 friends at Summit
Mr.. Walter Bullock has the grip.
Mrs.. T. l., Bullock visited her brother
at Guineys recently.
DIR. and Mrs. T. W. Dew spent several
days at Summit last week. during which
time Or. Dew visited tho schools In the
neighborhood.
Mics Ethel Bullock left Friday for
Guineys,to spend few days at the home
OF her uncle.
Miss Elizabeth Smith visited friends In
Washington recently.
Mrs. Walter Bullock visited her aunt
in Fredericksburg during the HOLIDAYS
Misc Nettie Williams yisited Guineys
Sunday.
There will be an entertainment at Sum-
NIT schooi-houss Saturday night, Jan.
18th, for the benefit OF the library.
The program will consist OF readings,
charades. etc, by the children. Admis.
sion fifteen cents. Lily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

W. Garner and ID. C. Wheeler. trad
ing as partners under the firm name OF
Wheeler < Garner, have by mutual agree.
ment dissolved the said partnership. ]
W. Garner having sold his interest to his
son, +. X Garner. All persons indebted
to the arm for 1907 will please settle at
once. ]. W. Garner,
ID. c. Wheeler.
Having bought nv fathers interest IN
the business at Hicks Wagon Yard, will
say that we shall have better accommo-
dations for the public in the future and
solicit part OF your patronage.
Yours very truly.
D c. Wheeler,
i16w4w f. R. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
Richmond, Frederick
burg and Potomac
Railroad.

"a tAtSt NJ ~
Leave fredericksburg Northbound.
6:25 IA. m. daily except Sunday. Make
T:5Ia. m. daily. stops at Alexandria
SOC a. m. daily. Stops on signal AT
Occoquan, LOrton, Franconia sunday
only. Stops at Alexandria ~ let OF
Passengers.
1929 a. IN. daily. Makes local stops.
1:2s p. m. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria.
local stops.
TAO p. IN. Sundays only Makes local
500 p. IN. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
tc;OS y. m. daily. Stops az AlexRn-
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
5;oo a. IN. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
IRAN Stops at boswell and Ashland.
Stlp- at Milford Sundays only.
local stops
stops.
1913 a. m. daily. Daily except Sun
day Makes local stops.
l2;36 y. m. daily Seaboard Air Line
Train. stops az Milford and Ashland.
Stops at boswell ON signal.
5:26 p. m. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Ashland, and at Dos
well To let of passengers for G.. 4 O. Rs.
Gas y. IN. daily. Makes local stops.
il.O4 p. m daily. Seaboar,l-Air Linz
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives 1924 p. m. daily except sun
day
NOTE-TiIne OF arrivals and depart.
ures and connections not guaranteed
G. c. COX, Agent.
{. W CULP, Gen. Supt.
W. i. TAYLOR. Traffic MGR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
NATIONAL BANKS ELECT OFFICERS

The National Bank OF Fredericksburg has
elected the following officers for 1908:
President, j. $. Wallace.
VicsPresident. A. W. Wallace
Cashier, J. A. Tay lor.
Book-keeper, II. ID. Scott
Assistant Book-keeper, VIM. Quinn.
Teller, q. $. Scott.
Runner. J. s. Ficklen
Directors-A. W. Wallace, j. S. Wallace,
H. d. Scott, George Lyon, II. Lewis
Wallace.
The Conway Gordon X Garnett National
Bank elected officers as fOllOwei
p. V. ID. Conway, President.
Chas. Herndon, Vice-President
A. Randolph Howard. Cashier.
George W. Shepherd, Jr., Assistant
Cashier.
J. NJ. W. Green, Assistant Cashier.
The above named constitute the Board
OF Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep ali 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 aud
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Ginds 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 Hard ware
Of ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. E. d. Cole.
Send your job printing to The Free
Lance. Prompt service and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The Pennsylvania State Dairy Union
held its ninth annual convention in
Wilkes Barre.
Will Crogers. a white man. was sen
fenced at Savannah. Ga. for the third
time TO De hanged for the killing Of his
wife last September.
The soda building of the Dupont
Powder company. at Wapwallot. near
Wilkes Barre. Pa, was destroyed By
ERE entailing loss OF $4,000.
Henry A. Schiller. editor of the Penn
sylvaria German Magazine. and long
editor OF the Allentown Welt Bote and
Friedens Bote. died az Allentown. Pa.
from pneumonia. aged hfty-seven
years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
GENERAL NEWS

ln a letter to President Roosevelt.
transmitting report to Governor Ma
9oon of Cuba, Secretary Taft says he has
promised that the american government
will withdraw from Cuba in the spring
of 1909.
Japan's cabinet crisis is on. Resigna-
tions Of Minister of Finance Sakatani
and Minister OF Communications Yag-
agata have been accepted. The resigna-
ton OF Premier Saionji was refused.
The cause was Saionii's policy of reduc-
ing appropriations for military purposes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING
Answrto Sinking Fund Commissioners on ststss
interest IN r., r. & P. R. 4. Rssd-As,Ion
Taken In Reference to Proposed Frsaehlss.

A called meeting OF the Business Mems
Association wss held Tuesday night.
An exhaustive paper In answer to the
Sinking Fund Commissioners on the
question OF repeating the law which pro-
hioits paralleling r., F. & p. X. R, ad-
dressed to the Governor and members Of
Legislature and to be signed by the
Special Committee OF the b. N. A.. was
read and approval OF same vas expressed
by the members.
Mr.. Warden brought up the question
OF proposed franchise to be asked from
the city by the fredericksburg Power
20, and said he would like to hear the
sentiment Of the Association as 70 the
klnd OF franchise to be granted. The
suolsct was further discussed By Messrs.
hirsh, Jones. Carter, Mills, Thomas and
Others Mr.. Carter offered a resolution
to the effect that the Association favored
tne granting Of franchise, as far as pos
sible Tom burdens, but that the inter.
ests OF the people be sa.egusrded in every
possible way. This was adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
POLITICAL

Beekham lacked two votes OF election
as Kentucky senator. Six Democrats
opposed him. Friends declare he will be
elected, but the opposition says he Is
beaten. Indications are that contest
will be prolonged.
William Pinkney Whyte was elected
Tuesday by the general assembly of
Maryland to I'll the unexpired
term OF Senator German. receiving
So votes to 3s cast for Gen. Felix Agnus'
Republican. Wednesday John Walter
Smith was elected for the long term,
beginning March 4, 1909.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
DR.. FOSTERS TESTIMONY

DR.. L. s. Foster, OF Norfolk, Va, form
er Superintendent Eastern State Hos
pital, where VIM. s. Thsw, cousin OF
Harry, was confined. was on the stand
ia the Thsw case 10 New York Tuesday.
DR.; Foster was asked to identify the rec
ords Of the asylum as to the Abundance
OF W. 5. Thaw, and did so. Mr.. Jerome
objected to the evidence on the ground
that II was not competent testimony,
and was sustained.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
STEAMER MISSING

u Is Feared Vessel, Crew and Twelve
Passengers Have Gone Down.
Bellingham. Wash. Jan. Is. - The
gasoline passenger steamer Island
Flyer left Bellingham Monday for
Anacortes. twenty-five miles up the
sound. with twelve passengers on
board. Size has not been heard from
since. but her route is that followed
by dozen sound steamers daily and
ii is feared she has gone down with all
on board. Ordinarily she makes the
run in two and a half hours. Three
vessels are now searching for the
steamer. II is alleged that her ma
chinery was deranged when she left
port.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
DEATHS

Mrs. Drucilla J. Eubank. postmistrsss
OF Beulahville King william county, died
Jan. 10Th sg-n Sc. She leaves her hus-
band, six children and several grandchil-
dren.
Everett Waddey, for many years iden-
tilted with the printing and engraving
business OF Richmond, died Tuesday. He
was fifts six years old, and leaves a wife
and three children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. MANUEL

The funeral OF Mrs. NJ. A. Manuel took
place from the Presby terrain church Tues
day at 2:3O p m. The services were
conducted by Rev. j. H. Henderlite. In
termsnt was made in the City Cemetery.
Pallbearers-Honorary, DR.. Geo. II
Che wning. Msssrs. p. V. ID. Conway. II.
n Brent, 5. W. Somervil.e. Active.
Messrs. Henry .Wissner. Peter Daniel
Horace Crismond, Willie Hurkamp, ]. E.
Undertake, Melee Lathram
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
MAY LOCATE ONE HERE

There IL probability ola u. $. Senate
bill becoming "a law which will est,,hlisb
branch experiment agricultural station
under the l. ). stations for each state
Tor every ten couLties and Mr.. L II H,r.
re, oil this city, is in correspondence with
Prot quick, of V. Z. and others with
the view Of securing one of these branch
stations at or near fredericksburg. We
hope he may succeed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mistress Chandler and return our sin-
cere thanks to our numerous friends in
Caroline and elsewhere, who have so ten
derby expressed their sympathy in the
death OF our son, Mr.. F. W. Chandler
We are trusting God in his own good
time to unite us all again in the everlast-
ing home. A. b. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
THIRD RECEIVER FOR S. Al. NAMED

E c. Duncan. of Raleigh, N. C., was
Tuesday appointed a receiver of the Sea.
board Air Line Railway by Judges
Pritchsrd, Boyd, and PurnelI. The third
receiver will be a representative of this
court, and OF no other interest.
Mr.; Duncan qualified. and Joined Messrs.
Wartield and Williams at a conference.
John SHELTON Williams states that he
Is pleased that Mr.. Duncan has been
named.
Mr. Duncan has served for three terms
as revenue collector at Raleigh, having
been appointed by President Mckinley.
de rendered his resignation as revenue
collector.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
HANDSOME RESIDENCE

Mr.. and Mrs. David Hirsh have com.
plsted the interior of their home on
Prince Edward ST. The impro sements. on
which several months have been spent
are oil the latest designs and were done
by the finest artists of Washington and
Baltimore. Ii is a beautiful work of art
costing several thousand dollars. 1t e.
the handsomest home ia the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
FINE SHEEP LOST


Prof. j. NJ. Harris, of Lignum. Culpeper
county, father OF Mrs. b. P.Willis, OF this
city, lost 62 fine sheep by high water in
the Rapidsn few days ago. The sheen
went around hill for shelter from the
WIND and rain, and the river rose and
caught them. They were OF improved
stock. They averaged pounds Of wool
last season and the ewes averaged .
lambs each, which sold at over 81 each.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
BAPTIST REVIVAL
LHEs Attendance and Much interest

Rev. DIR. Geo. W. Mcdaniel. OF Rich
mond. preached the FIRST sermon ia the
series oil meetings at the Baptist church
Monday night
de delivered splendid discourse to a
large and appreciative audience. and
deep Interest was manifested.
A cordial welcome IL extended to all TO
attend the service tonight aud each night
through the meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16

The Supreme Court has announced
that II will sustain the contention OF
Uzzle. Burton and Conquest, the alleged
Accomac rioters, and will grant a pew
trial aud change ofvenue. Theeourt did
not allow the argument for the deien-
dants TO be completed before informing
counsel oi its determination. The men
are in Hampton jail. having been SEN
fenced to the penitentiary in Judge
Blackstone's court The men are all ne
groes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
PROMINENT LAWYER DEAD

Frank ". Christian. for years a prom
inent lawyer of Richmond aud partner
OF his brother, Judge George l. Chris.
tian, died Monday night, after a brief I'M.
ness, He was fiity-fve years old. and
death wac due TO apoplexy. He is sur
vived by his widow and Que son.
MIR. Christian was probably the ablest
lawyer in the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
PATES-M'CARTY

Mr.. Samuel C. Pates, OF Washington.
and Miss Clara McCarty, OF SpotsyIyanIa
were married by Rev. Decatur Edwards
81 his home Tuesday. At noon they left
on the 20 Train for Washington, their
future home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
W. D. ReAMY
stsffGd's New Treasurer Assumes Duties Of His
Office

Ex-Treasurer Henry @. Cheslev. of
Stafford. turned over to Treasurer w u
Resmy the books of Stafford for 1907
here Monday. The amount of uncoIlect-
ed taxes for that year IL $40 23O. 81
Alter a meeting OF the beard Of sup4rvi-
sors oil Stafford the remaining books will
be turned over. Treasurer Reamy IL
now making collections for the wear
named He is a practical business man
aud we predict will make a good treas
urar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
ENTERTAINED BY MISSES BARBER

The Euchre Club was delightfully."- en-.
tertained by the Misses Barber Tuesday
night at their home on Prince Edward
street. Miss Sadie Taylor won The
ladies first prize and Mr.. F. M. Chicbes-
ter the gentlemen's first prize.
Dainty refreshments were served at the
conclusion OF the game
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
FARMER KILLS HIMSELF

Julian A. Thrift. aged sixty-five. a farm.
er OF near Oldhams, Westmoreland coun-
ty, committed suicide Monday. The
weapon used was shotgun, the load
taking fleet just below the heart. M
reason can be assigned for the deed. Mr..
init had been talking pleasantly with
MS tamily shortly before taking his life.
de Is survived by his wife and one son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
PLEASED WITH APPOINTMENTS

Messrs. Goodrich aud Moncure are
boutwell, pleased with their assignments
on the Standing Committees OF the House
OF Delegates. The appointments will be
found in this issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
MlCKENS-J0HHSON

A marriage license was issued Tues
day at Spotsylvania for the marriage of
Thomas Mickens and Miss Annie John
son, both Of Spotsylvania county. The
ceremony will be celebrated in the near
future
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
WRITE TO ain AT LIGNUM

The address of B. L. Coe. Of CuIpeper.
the well-known dealer 10 horses and
mules, has been changed from AIthanus
70 Lignum, Va. All letters to rssch him
quickly must be so addressed.
llan11-St.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
NOTICE

A "Silver Tea" for the benefit of the
Rectory debt will be held at the Rectory
King George G. H., on Thursday, Japu.
airy 16, 1908, from ? to p. m. All are
cordially invited to attend. Admission
AT the door
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
CONGRESSIONAL

Mr.. Carlin has arranged for hearing
before the District OF Columbia commit
ties in reference to the erection OF rail-
road station north OF the Long bridge in
Washington for the convenience of people
from the south entering Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
c0RTElY0U RESIGNS

Cortelyou ls ont as Secretary OF the
treasury He differed with the Presi-
uent ana leaves the cabinet He will be-
come the head OF the Knicksrbocker
Irust Company. New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
EGGS BELOW 20 CENTS

There has been tumble in eggs. The
milo weather has caused a largely increas.
80 supply. Basket eggs sold Tuesday for
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
THEAT0 PROGRAM

A Slaves Love, The Alps, The Making
OF a Cricket Bat, The Hearts Bidding.
Song, Bye-bye Dearis~. Matinee Wednes.
day afternoon. cents to all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
A GOOD P0RKeR

Mr.. Jn9. ID; McKenna brought to town
Jan. iOth a hog that weighed 400 lhs :
raised on his parents farm. Forest
view, near HARDWOOD, Stafford conntv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILR0ED
TtNn TABLn 40. 10.
In eject ssl A. N. March I. 1907

Conaeceons at Fredericksburg With r. p 4 -
X. X snd Maryland DeAv are aud Virginia Rs,i
Chesapeake a Ohio r. r.
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Gernecs Battledslds.
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