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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS
At BkPTlSI CHURCH

A very interesting servic. was held at
the Baptist church Wednesday nisht.
under the auspir,- oi the missionary so-
cieties 90 the church
The service open q with the si.e inx Of
hymn. "Ail Hail the Power of 3, ,us'
Name, after which Ds :. J. PORT. q
Richmond. read "a passage 20 srri....r.
DIR. Porter Is connected with ia. work oi
the Foreign Mission Board II thr south
ern Baptist Convention.
Alter "A prayer and the singing of the
hymn. "Stand ipi Stand Up' For Jesus.
the Rev. Il A. Williams IN "A few npp-n-
pirate words introduced Dr. Porter, the
speaker Of the evening"
DR.. Porter said the misissionary ideal
stands for the completest unfolding uf
the Christian character and Information
was only complete ia action. An &c
quaintance with Jesus Thirst carried
with IL the obligation 81 expression. liz
drew an illustration from the words Of
Jesus.
The reason he believed 10 missions was
because Christ died on the cross. tie
drew "a beautiful Illustration between the
opening Ofa rose aud the revealing
power OF Christ in the human life. Ones
Christian character Is not completed until
the impulse comes to reach out t. the
AbtCA must ItAAAT VI the thiNh II u CHURCH
believes in foreign missions il s. a SURE
fact that IL is taking care Of home and
State missions.
The work OF foreign missions Is the
Lords masterpiece. which like Raphael
TRANSPORTATION, is left to his pupils to
finish.
The work OF foreign missions Is the
highest and fullest answer to the worlds
deepest need.
As you read and see the vice and igno-
rance and sin of heather country the
question comes, Why all this2 Gods
answer to this world cry Ia Jesus Christ
on the cross. God is doing all He can
do to move the Wills Of men To do His
will, and through Va Is answering the
worlds cry of despair.
The work OF the women In the South
ern Baptist Convention has been greatly
blessed, but the field Is still open for
larger things.
The service was concluded by the sing
ing Of the hymn, Jesus Shall Reign"
and the tenediction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
NOT DEAD
But Can't wOlk FOR M wills Any Mors.

John Brown, the well known cOlored
man who lives ON Winchester St, was
reported dead Thursday. He fell on the
floor, where he was found unconscious.
but soon revived, and when cur reporter
arrived To get particulars. "A hive man in
stead OF "a dead one confronted him.
John has been working for years for Ex-
Mayor Willis, until "a few months ago,
when he came TO him and said: Mr.
Willis. the good Lord has visited me and
told me not to work for you any more. -
"All right, John said Mr.. Willis, but
what did he tell you about the rent you
owe me and she money have advanced
Tor you when sick Nothing" replied
John, but | will pay you"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
THE RINK
A Barrel Race Afforded Great
Fun.
mr.. ROsT. WSsR MAS the WINNER

There was great fun at the skatin,,
rink Wednesday night from start to fn.
lsh OF the barrel race. The crowd mum
bered 200 people and It cons sted of
All ages, from the tot 20 gray haired men
and matrOns. Mr.. d. scott Ouinton
Was tlmekeeper, Manager Brooks Was
starter and Judge. The winner was pre-
scented with a handsome pair of rnllsr
skates, value 81 80. The rncs Was run In
iour heats, IN each of which there were
lour contestants. making t6 contestants
IN al, the winner of each heat 10 com
pete In the iiaal race. The distarca wa.
live laps Of the ring. -Four barrels 49,.
placed at one en1 ~ the rink aud th,.
start made at the other end. The racers
started. and when the barrels Were
reached each racer got in his barr.l
l"mch was numbered aud hal both
heads OUT and had u take f. around
the rink for five laps. In the fret section
tn starters were Messrs. Nissr Mood
bridge. Leitch and Carter. Cheer. and
laughter greeted the contestants as they
ieii aud rolled over the floor ia their bar
reis; Wiser won without fall Time
80. The second heat had Middleton
Meuaha, Herman aud Brooks This WAS
won 10y Middleton. Time 2:11. In third
heat were Knight. Larkin. James and
M
PIP. Fourth heat had George IrItch
terneyhough and Melville. IL was won
by Melville. Time PA.
When the final heat took place the ex
citement was Intense Wiser. Middleton
Knight AMI Melville started at tar OF
the bell, and with cry f-om the audience
OF they are OFF. Melville was in tho
lead, which he held for a short distance.
when ne was overhauled bv Wiser. who
Won In the last time of / -
The winner. Mr.. Robert Wiser. did not
nave a TALL and said IL was the hardest
WORK ne ever DID 70 skate and carry thu
heavy sugar barrel around with him
IL Is not often one gets as much finn
out OF "A show that costs only ten cents
ard u will lead To another ATTRACTION AZ
the rink. There may be "A ladies race OF
some kind, in which expert LADY skaters
will participate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
GRADUATES AND HONOR
ROLL At BLkCKSBURG

A large class was graduated this year
from the V. p. l., at Blacssburg, among
the graduates being: Bachelor OF Science
F. W. Jones, Gloucester; r. III. holland
Loudoun; r. a. Paine, Jr, Hanover;
Frnk Stringiellow, Jr., Orange; John
Stanton Stringiellow, Orange.
Civil Engineers-W j. Lamon, Culpeper:
c. q. Snioot. FairiaI; Frank Stringiellow
Jr.. Orange; John Stanton Strinaiellow,
Orange; Harry Howard Warner, Eau.
quier.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; 4: Somerville,
Culpeper.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: r NJ
Robinson. Caroline. Proficient; ". 5
Cowart, Northumberland; ID. W. Fry,
Madison; George d. Rowe. son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. =. Rowe, of Fredericksburg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
NORMAL SITE
Board OF Visitors KreStIe Over
the Question.
SEVERAL PROPOSITIONS CONSIDERED
Believed tho Location Win Be On Cedar Lane
Opinions Of MesNs Wills. Cole and srsdIey
are Asked

The Board OF Visitors Of the Freder-
icksburg state Female Normal school
arrived here Thursday night. a. 4 at once
went INTO executive session. Those pres
ent were Rev. j. Sidney Peters. Of Peters
burg, president; Hon. Alden Bill. Of Gull
pepper. secretary; Judge H. "A. l. Clutches
Ter. oi stafford. treasurer: Dr. J. A.
Chandler. Of Richmond; Hon. Geo. L..
Round, OF Manassas; Hon. Johd T. Dan
lei, OF Cape Charles, Messrs Peter ]
White. OF Richmond; John W Edmunds
oi Accomac; T.. J. Smith, of Frederick
burg, and Prot. l.. II Russell. Ex-Mavor
Willis and Col. + ID. Cole, Of tie tempo
rary local board, We're called il consulta-
ton.
The session las ted until after / , O'Clock.
aud the propositions made for the
several sites considered The opinions
OF Messrs. Willis. Cole and Bradley were
asked Tor and expressed In short speeches
as TO the combined interest of state and
city In locating the site and Us to the IL
iect II would have on the people of
fredericksburg II the Stafford side was
chosen. These three gentlemen spoke
emphatically, advocating the Spotsyl-
vania side for location.
At l2;l5 a resolution was passed EN-
towering committee of three, Messrs
Rohi'is NuhuNltf Ahu Round, TO which
Messrs. Cole and Willis were added. TO
confer with Messrs. c. W. Jones, Charles
J. Green and +. b. Guest Us To a propo-
sition made by them The board then
adjourned to meet Friday morning at 10
O'Clock. Early Friday morning the
special committee. with Prof. Russell.
had conference with Mr.. c. W. Jones,
and at the meeting at 10 30 Mr.. Daniel.
OF committee made report that they
had not been able to effect an arrange
ment as set forth In resolution, and the
committee was discharged. Mr.. Chand-
Ter then offered resolution that the
board make the following purchase 81
lsud Tor the site and at prices named.
which would make the site cost $I4 %.
From Charles J Green ! : acres at -. go.
+. Il. Guest ] : acres 5000, { ". Jones
~ acres $i.215 with conditions of
Jones donating 30 feet of land for street.
which he agreed to do Il Board will give
similar strip TO make street 60 feet
wide. The board then went iatO execu-
tive session
The board took "a recess at D. m.
friday until 3 p. m. At the hour Of go
Ing TO press the matter was still being
discussed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
AN ENJOYABLE DANCE

A number Of young gentlemen gave a
delightful dance Tuesday night at
Pythian Hall In honor OF the visiting
young ladies. Among those present
were Misses Beryl Barber, Jennie Matt
land, Flora Mason, Nora Goolrick. Mary
Lindsay. Josephine Maddox, Josephine
Wright. Susie Bradley, Roller, Of HART
sonbnrg; Mamie Ficklen. Jessie Ander-
son, of Petersburg. and Kate Newell
Doggett. Messrs. Sam WORKMAN, OF
Baltimore; John Taylor, of v estmore-
land; Spot Hall. VIM X Goolrick. Flynn
Dickson, +. l.. w. Green, Robert Cool
rick, Harrison Montgomery, Stansbury
Ficklen, Fred Hunter. OF King George;
Paul Hasten, Jr., DR. DeJarnette.
Music was furnished by DR.. Kunkle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
MARRIAGES

Miss Mary GRAY Caldwell Powell.
daughter # W. L. Powell, OF Round Hill,
and Smith Blair. of West Virginia, We're
mRrriel Wednesday at the Baptist
church. in Round Hill, by Rev. DIR. i. b.
Lake. Miss Marian Powell was maid OF
honor.
Miss Lucy II Johnston was married
Tuesday at the home, in Fauquier, OF
Mandley Johnston. her father, to Robt.
Carroll Iden, "a merchant of Paris, Va.
Rev. W. p. Johnston, of Hyettsville,
Md, ofticiated.
Ernest W. Heimstetter. Brooklyn, Nd,
and Miss Susie K Carneal. of Caret. Es-
sex county, were married ia Baltimore
Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
VIRGINIA NEWS

The So, 900 N. Il W. station 10 Lursy.
which was destroyed by fire last week
will be rebuilt. The building was the
finest between Hagerstown and Roanoke
The Corporation Commission handed
down an order allowing the Southern
Bell Telephone Company to charge the
same rate In Virginia for night messages
a. are now demanded for day rates.
Gov. Swanson respited Lee StrotheF, a
negro, Of Madison county. sentenced to
be hanged on June 26th, to July oath,
in order that the executive may look IN
TO certain papers before him. Strother
was sentenced to death upon the charge
OF having committed an assault apoD
Miss Leola Fey, May Fad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
NOTICE

The fredericksburg, Virginia. Society
Of the Alumni OF the University of VIZ
ginia will hold its annual meeting at the
courthouse in Fredericksburg. Virginia
at ! ? O'Clock m, on Saturday, July Attn,
1908
In addition to the regular business and
social features, banquet has been pro-
vided for the occasion.
All ex-students OF the University from
the coun ties of Caroline, Staff lrd, spot
sylvania and King George aud the city
OF fredericksburg are invited and ex-
pected 90 attend.
A. W. Wellace President
Is. p. Willis, Secretary. g.
49, 6I9O 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
WONDERS OF THE x-RAY

Mr.. j. l.. Jacobs, Jr. OF Morrisville,
was picking cherries on June Bird and
had rifle laying across his laps He de-
scended from the tree and laid the rife
against IL. IL was accidentally dis
charged and the bullet lodged in his
neck. The wound was not deemed seri-
Gus, and he suffered but little pain until
a lew days ago, when he was sent to DR..
W. j. Chewing by his physician for ex-
animation by the X-Rsy. The bullet
was easily seen at tie angle of the jaw,
and he was sent home to have It ex.
trac ted by his physi ian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
FOR POLICE JUSTICE

To the voters of the city OF Frederick
burg
| take this means To amour &c that |
am candidate for the office Of Police
Justice OF the city Of Frederick sburg at
the election to be held on Tuesday, the
3rd day of November, 1908. IL the
voters OF the city of fredericksburg see
hit TO elect me to this office it will be my
endeavor To administer the law fairly
and impartially TO the best of my ability.
VIM. X. Goolrick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
no vlrginln and Frederlck-hurg nnd

To Virginia and fredericksburg and
Western Railroad Company. You
are herrby notified that tract Of
land in Falmouth district. stafford
county. Virginia. described as follows. to-
Wit. Two aud two-third ucre-. rear
White Oak. IA the county 81 stafford.
Virginia. WAS sold ON the 2nd dly of
January, 1905. Tor dsliuq len, taxes: ap-
plication FOR the purchase thsrco has
been He'd Ia this Office Aud ia appear
inV from the n cord you are Interested
IN this hand. you arr further notified to
APPEAR in four months from this date
and do what may b. uece-sar, tn pro-
tect your interest.
T.. A. BRYAN.
Clerk %! Circuit court NJ Stafford c1u.tF
Va June 18th. 1905 2ui,t.v
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
We Want All Of You Here.
GIVEN FIVE YEARS

The case of Harry Briggs. alias Henry
Williams. charged with acriminal offence.
came up In the Corporation court Thurs
day for trial. After hearing the evidence
the jury retired for about 3 minutes and
returned with verdict Of guilty. Punish
ment was fixed at . years IN the penitcn-
tiary. this being the longest term they
could give him under the law.
The Jury WAS composed 81 Messrs
Maurice hirsh, foreman; 7. V. Daniel.
Geo. NJ. Hunt. Jr. Michael Wallace, Oscar
Tenther' John Ferueyhough. j. W.
Adams. NJ. T.. Mcdonnell. Il lee StofIre.
gen, c. Il kosebro. h. NJ. Curtis aud G.
Frank Undertake.
Hle case Of Chas Nittenham was set
Tor Tuesday, June 23rd. and the case OF
Dow W.. Haw thorn Tor June 3Oth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
WCT0RS AGAIN

The fredericksburg White Sox defeat
ed the u ;. +. o. baseball team OF Wash
ingtOn Wednesday afternoon by the score
OF : to-
The features were the batting of Barr.
Douglas Carter and Manning for Fred
ericksburg, Barr and Carter each getting
three hits out OF five times at bat and
Manning getting one O. the cleanest
nome runs ever seen on the grounds. The
pitching Of Manning for the White Sox
was especially fine, he letting the visitors
down without "a hit aud striking out
~ batters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
PREPARING FOR POLICE JUSTICE

Mr, W. G O'Donnen. who f. candi-
date Tor police justice, Informs u that a
lady friend Is making handsome
cushion for his chair when he is elected
aud that several persons promise him a
pretty rug to rest his feet on when he is
engaged In the duties OF hi- office
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

At Washington and Lee University,
Lexington, Wednesday, the following
among Others We're successful:
Bachelor OF Seienee-Frederick Barten-
stein Tin civil engineering), Warrenton.
Bachelor OF Arts-J. II. Johnston and
VIM. Johnston, OF Manassas.
Bachelor of Law-Geo. T.. Cary.
Gloucester; John William Newman, Som
erset.
University Scholarship In economies
and politics-Robert James Denny, Fred
ericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
DR.. kNOSRS0N'S ADVICE
muzzls Dogs In The Hested Term

Ii - the opinion 81 Passed Assistant
SURGEON John +. Anderson, of the Hy-
genie laboratory, Washington, the lat
ter In charge Of the PAsteur treatment
that the only adequate aud proper reliei
from the epidemic Of rabies il to have all
dogs mOzzled, whether stray dogs or H.
ceneed pets at home.
"Mnzzlingis entirely feasible" saws Or.
Anderson. This ia conjunction with a
strict enforcement Of the regulations
against allowing stray dogs to roam
the streets would do much toward
Graduating the present evil.
"Muzzle she pet dogs and destroy the
stray dogs said he This r. the best
means that dog ianciers can take TO pre-
serve their dogs, the hest means to Grad
icate the disease, and best for both hu.
manity and the CANNES"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
ELIGIBLE VOTERS NUMBER
PROBABLY 800

City Treasurer RI Knox has furnished
Clerk OF Court 4. h. Yates "a list OF eligi-
BILE voters for the election on November
3rd. They number 76O
OF these there are 346 in Upper Ward
and Ala in Lower. The vote IN Upper
Ward is 1903 white and AZ colored; in
Lower 1913 white and 80 colored. In
addition To this there are number Of
old soldiers, which will swell the number
TO probably 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
DEATH IN SPOTSYIvANia
Ms. Iohn J. Perry Passes Away.

MR.. John J. Perry died after a pro-
uhcted sickness at her homo. Smell, Spot
~ ivania Co., Wednesday. June Il. 1905.
Mtr' Ferry was "a member OF Goshen
Baptist church. loving and faithful
wife, kind and indulgent mother. and
a thoughtful and kind friend TO the need
ara helpless. She Will Toe greatly missed
IN her home and neighborhond. and r.
survived by her SORROW stric.en hus-
band. John J. Perry. aud six children.
who are Mr.. A '. Wilson aud Mrs. W
n Humphreys, Spotsylvania Co; Mrs.
Dora J.. Payne. WILDERNESS :Sias h Perry.
this citl; W. W. Perry. Chicago. and
Chas. ". Perry. Richmond.
Funeral Friday afternoon at , O'Clock
at "Travcler's Rest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
DIVORCED AND MARRIED
THE SAME DAY

John Lucas and Mollie Sprow were ar
rested Saturday night by Officers Stone
and Pates for living together unlawfully
aud brought before Mayor Wslace
Lucas has been separated from his legal
vile Tor years. The Mayor ordered
Lucas To get legal separation from his
wife and marry the Sprow woman, or
take the consequences. Lucas secured
Judge A. 4. Embrey a. counsel, who got
him divorce In Corporation court
Thursday.
Alto O'Clock that evening there was "A
wedding at the Lucas home. next To the
skating rink, and John and Mollia be-
came man and wife. The court proceed
ings ended
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
r. LINDSAY GORDON ILL
Dsfsatsd Candidate In Eighth District on Verge Of
Nervous Prostation.

Hon. X. Lindsay Gordon, Of Louisa.
defeated candidate for Congress 10 the
Eighth district against representative c.
{. Carlin In the recent primary, is on the
verge of nervous prOstration following
the hard campaign which he made al
most single-handed throughout the dis
trict.
Mr.. Gordon is in a sanitarium in Rich
mond. and will leave in few days on a
visit to his brother-in-iaw, j. o. Winston.
at Ashokan Dam. Brown Station. n. Y ,
for n period OF rest with change OF ell
mate. 1t is said that Mr. Gordon suffered
a similar attack while the campaign
was In progress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
OFF TO EUROPE FOR SIX MONTHS

Misses Willie f. Schooler. Bessie Broun
aud Mary Amber left Thursday tor
Philadelphia and from there will sail for
Liverpool Saturday. The party Will
make "A tour ui European countries. ~
tending through IL period OF six months.
They will visit England, France. scot
land, Germany Switzerland AID Italy.
and r turn in December.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
HANDSOME BOAT
Made and Launched Here.

A handsome gasoline launch made here
by Mr.. Douglas Carter was given its ini
tial dip in the Rappahannock river Wed
nesday a III. IL Is "a beauty. strong
substantial and well finished. 30 feet
long, teet, six inches beam; equipped
with a l1-horse power gasoline engine
and is expected To make fast time. The
boat, which has been christened king
Garter, was launched at Masters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
FREDERlCESBURcERS RONoRED

Among those who were the recipients
OF honors by the board Of trustees Of
Washington and Lee University. Lcxing
ton. at their meeting "Wednesday. were
Rev. j. Yates bowman. rector Of All
Saints church. Richmond. who ,vi- made
"A doctor of divinity. and Mr.. Robert I.
Denny, an \. Is. of Fredericksburg Col.
leee, who received university srholaf.
ship in political science aud economies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
GRADUATED

Among the recent graduates of the
Business High School OF Washington
was Miss Helena r. Martin, who also de-
livered the class address Of the school.
Miss Helena il the daughter Of MIR. and
Mrs. l. A. Martin. formerly OF this viein-
ffv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
BENEFIT FOR CITY MISSION

Messre. Rudacile and johnson. owners
OF the skating rink. with their usual lib-
eraity, will give "a portion OF the receipts
OF the rick, at a benefit at a date To be
named. to the City Mission, OF which
AIRS. f. c. Ficklen is president.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
CARVER-M'CAaTY

Mr.. J. x. Carver and Miss Ctilla Nc.
Carly, both OF this city, were married al
the residence Of Rev Decater Edwards
Wednesday Eight at : O'Clock.
Alter the ceremony they retired 70 their
new home. whers they were met BY a
number OF friends aud q snmptnous ~
past was served
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
GRADUATED

The Goth annual commencement Of the
Episcopal High School, near Alexandria,
was held Wednesday. Among the grad.
uated was James Bruce McCselland. Jr =,
OF Texas, who is a relative of Mrs. A. T..
Embrey and Mrs. W. ID. Carter. OF this
city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
CUT OFF HIS TOE

Mr.. Bernard skinner. young man
employed AT the Crescent Excelsior works
here. Thursday morning was cutting a
piece II wood with an axe. when he put
his loot forward aud bis second toe was
cut OF. Or. Doggett rendered attention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
GOOD SALE OF OXEN

X. c. l.. Moncure, Sheriff, ander an
order OF the Circuit Court OF Staff ord
county, sold two yoke Of cattle NJ sat
lord Friday, the property OFF +. HOuser.
One yoke brought 800 and the other
$50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
TO CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Hayes, Of shiloh
parents OF Mrs +. Il. Whitehouse. Of this
city, will celebrate their golden wedding
at their home, "Pearmont," in King
George, Saturday. Mrs. Whitehouse and
young sons left by steamer Thursday to
b5 present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
ANOTHER NEW BUILDING

Contractor A. NJ Garner is completing
a dwelling on the Howison tract OF JAS.
ID. johnson, the well-known aud accom-
modating driver OF the mail wagon. IL
Is substantial. conveniently arranged
aud attractive in appearances.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
IMPROVING TELEPHONE LINE

Mr.. Eddie s. Moore, OF Stafford, was
here Thursday. He Is overseeing the re-
construction OF the Toluca and Freder-
icksburg telephone line between here and
Stafford c. H. The work will be com
pleted 10 about three days. New poles
are being put up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
CR0PP- BURGESS

Mr.. Ernest Cropp and Miss Mary r.
Burgess, both of this city, were married
In Washington Thursday by Rev. f. II.
Lamar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
FINE HOME GROWN PEACHES

Mr; J: W. Payne, OF Brooke. brought
here Friday n bushel OF the handsomest
and most delicious peaches OF the season
so lar. He sold them to NJ. r Rowe 4 Co.
market store, for IA good price.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
MR.. GUS ERICKSON IMPROVING

Mr.. Gus Erickson, who suffered a
stroke of paralysis last week, was well
enough to ST up in his room Thursday.
He has not entirely recovered his speech.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
MAJOR W. S. EMBREY'S CONDITION

The condition of Major W. s. Embrey
Is unchanged. Miss Brockenbrough, the
expert trained nurse. is attending him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
ESSEX WON

At Montreal Thursday IN third race.
steeplechase, Messrs. Green's Essex won.
There were four starters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-20
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Cheap-one automatic baling press IN
good condition, suitable Tor baling hay
and straw.
The Virginia Excelsior Co, Inc.
6i2w Fredericksburg, Va.