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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
A MUCH DISCUSSED BILL

The following IL q copy OF q bill intro.
doeed 10 Congress which has been A.
widely discussed. The old ship subsidy
OH was very voluminous measure
and appropriated annually some ten
millions OF dollars out OF the pubnc
treasury. This Il not the ship snbsid y
OIL which WAS before Congress FOR mani
years In one form or another. but an al.
together different proposition. IL IL an
Amendment 10 aud an extension OF the
provisions OF az act OF Congress that has
oeen In existence for Is years; II EN-
bodies no new principle, and passed the
senate without a dissenting vote. Con-
gresham W. A. Jones, who voted Tor
shis measure, voted for the same propo-
sition In May last:
An Act TO amend ths Act OF March
third. eighteen hundred and ninety one
entitled An Act 10 provide for ocean
mall service between the United stats
and foreign ports and 10 promote com
merce"
Be IL enacted by the Senate and Hoase
OF Reprt sentstives OF the United States
OF America In Congress assembled, That
the Postmaster Gener raj Is hereby author.
lied TO pay ocean mail service under the
Act OF March third. eighteen hundred
and ninety-o In vessels Of the second
class on routes to South America, to the
philippines, to Japan, to China and to
Australasia. four thousand miles or more
In length, outward voyage. at a rate Der
nile not exceeding the rate applicable TO
vessels OF the second class, as provided
In said Act: Provided. That II no con-
tract Is made under the provisions OF
this Act Tor a line OF ships between q port
on the Atlantic coast south OF Cape
Charles and 6 )uth American ports, the
fostmsster-General shall, provided two
or more lines are established from North
Atlantic ports, require that one OF said
lines shall, upon each outward and home
ward voyage, touch at at least two
ports on the Atlantic coast south OF Cape
Charles, regard being had the selection
OF such ports of call to geographical To-
cation and to the volume OF the export
aud Import business OF the ports SO Sc
lected; Provided further, That the total
expenditure To foreign mail service In any
one year shall not exceed the estimated
revenue thereirom for that year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
VIRGINIA NEWS

q. l.. Farinholt's stable. near West
Point, was burned Wednesday.
Frank A. Porter, assistant cashier OF
the National Bank OF Commerce. Ports
mouth, committed suicide.
A permanent Injunction against the
Two-Cent-R Rate law was granted by
Judge Pritchsrd at Asheville.
An effort will be made by the chamber
OF commerce and the business men of
Roanoke to secure the Republican State
convention.
Fire at Pine Beach, adjoining James
town exposition site, Thursday destroy
ed a number oil frame structures. Loss
$4,000. Small Insurance.
The city council OF Winchester has
awarded contracts Tor a sanitary sewer
system to cost $40. 900 Bonds TO the
amount of $4,000 were Issued.
Led by the members OF the Luxembourg
Woman's Club, and In Response to q
proclamation by Mayor Smith. Lynch
burg will undergo a general cleaning on
April Sth. Alleys and private premises
VIII be cleaned OF trash and debris on
that day.
Col. V. NJ. Johnson, OF Middle ID arg, Is q
candidate for toater delegate to repre-
sent Loudoun and Fsuquier IN the
General Assembly. The withdrawal OF
Harry Il. Harrison. on account OF i'm
paired health, leaves in the field Hon.
John Orr Daniel. incumbent, and Geo. Z.
Plaster, Jr., OF Bluemont.
James A. Nickens. OF Essex county,
Va, and Miss Mary +. Hsyes; Chasles +
Morris, OF Summerset, and Miss Cora l..
Martin, OF Gordonsville, secured marriage
licenses In Washington Wednesday.
The Postal Telegraph Company has
declined to run wires to Roanoke, on the
ground that Virginia imposes unjust
laws on telegraph companies. The sec
ton OF the law complained OF is one
making telegraph companies responsible
for the acts OF their messenger boys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
ROLL OF HONOR

Report OF Fnchville School No. 4.
Chancellor District, Spotsylvania Co
Tor month ending March 30, 1909. T. y
boore, teacher.
Total enrolment &c. males Is, females
ID Average daily attendance 1963.
males S.63, females IL Per cent OF at
tendance 90, males 90 ,, females 95.
l . were present every day, as follows:
Charley. Urban, George, Gabine and
Matte Green. Pearl Preston and Grace
Martin, Daniel and Roberta Mastin.
Bertha Stewart. Present every day but
one, Helen Stewart
Term Report-Number of days taught
1l5. The following deserve special men
ton for regular attendance: Charley,
Urban, George and Matte Green each
115 days, Blanche Oliver lis, Iva Payne
115. Gabine Green 107, Preston Martin
los. Pearl Martin 112, Violet Parker
lib, Grace Martin, Flossie Oliver, Helen
Stuart and Bertha Stewart each los.
Total enrolment 30, boys IL, girls 10.
Average daily attendance 20 03, boys
8 50, girls 10 81. Jas. Stewart 100
days. Per cent for term 9O.4. males 81
females S9.7.
We think this Is the banner school 10
the county for regular attendance
Fellow teachers, II any of you can beat
II we'd be glad to hear from you.
T. S.B.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
WANTED IN CAROLINE FOR MURDER

Eddie CovingtOn, said to be wanted In
Caroline county for u murder committed
10 September. 1905. and who was arrest
ed 10 Richmond several days ago, will be
held until the county authorities can
come for him. Covington admits the kill
Ing, but claims the act was done ia self
defence. The murdered man was q
foreigner named James Sacra who lived
near Hewlett's. Hanover county. The
prisoner says be was 10 a difficulty with
younger man when Sacra took up the
hght and rushed at him with an axe.
The weapon used in the killing was 8
club. Since 1905 Covington has been a
fugitive, and has spent most Of the time
IN Baltimore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
WALTER A. WOOD
COMPANY MACHINES

We call the attention OF our readers TO
the advertisement Of j. r. Rawlings &
Son, who handle the Walter A. Wood
line OF harvesting machines and imple-
ments in this locality. The Walter "A
Wood Company has been manufacturing
harvesting machines at Hoosick Falls,
N. T., every year since 1852. Their ma
chimes OF today have an experience OF 81
years squeezed into them. 1t is plain
that machines that are satisfactorily
nesting all the many requirements OF the
worlds different countries will satisfac-
sorily meet your requirements. The new
Walter A. Wood catalogue is ont. We
advise our readers who are at all inter
ested In farm machines to call on or
write to Rawlings & Son for q copy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
ITEMS FROM ORANGE COUNTY


Lahore. Va, April l, 1909
Honor roll for the month Of March Of
the Lahore school: Grammar grad.
Marshall Jackson. Primary grades. LIZ.
zis Burrus. Verde Evers, Ralph Bell
Lindsay voolfolk. Leonard Mathewe
Alfred Burrus. congratulate thess
Young scholars. lt means something 10
reach the honor rOl, In Mics Frauk's
school and hOpe 10 see the names of
Insny more oil her pupils among the
honor bearers.
Sportsmen were 10 force at Mr.. J.
Daniels yesterday admiring his hunters
aud racers. Mr. Utz, OF Madison. an OK.
perlenoed horsemen, has the stable in
training FOR the coming shows and will
attend the principal meets In the State.
Amo ng those witnessing the training
were hessrs. Cry mes, Graham. Harris.
Osborne. Frazer and Wambersie
Miss Mamie Coz srdin. OF Richmond
IL visiting her father near here.
Mr. George Frazer spent the week with
bis sister. Mrs. Will CoOns, 10 Culpepsr.
He says the roads there are not So good
as among US
Mr.. II. +. without. a prosperous mer-
cnsnt-isrmer OF somerset. visited friends
about here this week.
Mr. Tim Casey, who has been visiting
49, 80 NaAAoNhiRot utdF mere. lett
yesterday for his Chicago home. His
polite attention to the young ladies made
him general isyorite.
Mr.. Morton Daniel has returned from
business trip to West Virginia.
Miss Irene Cave is visiting at the Mon
rovia, the charming home OF Mr.. NJ. 4.
johnson.
Yesterday while riding n spirited
thoroughbred at Mr.. J. J. Daniels. Mr..
August Wambersie was thrown and con-
sidersoly bruised. For while he was
unconscious
Mr.. W. Z. Graves. who recently sold his
Somerset farm for S3S 600 cash. Is pre-
pairing TO move To his fine farm near
here.
| regret To note the Illness OF Mr. Ken.
NTH Brockman. of Monrovia. May he
soon be well
Sutu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
MCRAY'S TRIAL
Win Come Up Thursday. April sth

The trial OF McCrsy will come up 10 the
Corporation court Thursday. April Sth,
at a IN. Judge Goodrich has drawn
the venire OF 20 men, out OF which the
Sergeant will summon 16 to appear.
AeCrsy will be represented by Mr.. C..
GConor Goodrich and Mr. WV. Butzner.
They held a long conference with McCrsy
Tuesday 10 the Clerks office.
AcCray has received a letter from his
iather, J. I. McCrsy. In Cowgirl, Mo. " no
says he VIII be here at the trial McCray
seems TO be In good spirits and spends
most oil bis time reading books furnished
him by friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
COURT DAY AT SPorsYLVANIA
Big Crowd Is Expected on Monday Next

Business and politics will, II the
weather Is favorable draw large crowd
to Spotsylvania Court House Monday,
court day.
The campaign for the House OF Dele
gates Is exciting q good deal OF interest
and the prospect OF q Joint discussion
will take to the Court House a number OF
fredericksburg citizens. Up TO Friday
Mr.. Goodrich had no reply to his letter to
Mr.. Coleman proposing such discussion,
but she former will speak whether Mr..
Coleman accepts his offer or not, and the
speech promises to be an interesting and
spicy one. Friends OF both candidates
VIII. IL Is thought, turn out 10 force.
The road bonding question and other
public matters will draw many Others
to the county seat.
The court will probably be IN session
several days. as Monday afternoon the
use OF the courthouse will be given up to
q political discussion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
W0ODRIFF-lRVINc

At St Barnabas church, Irvington, y.
y, Miss Elaine Dupont Irving, OF Irving
toa-on-the Hudson. n Y. was married
to John Jeffrey Woodruff. OF Madison
Run, Orange county. Va.
Misses Bette WoOdriff and Elsie W God
rim, sisters OF the groom. We're brides
maids, and Donald Woodriff. his brother
OF New Hampshire. was best man.
Miss Irving Is the only daughter OF A.
d. Irving, and Is a grandniece OF Wash
ington Irving. She has visited In Vir-
ginia, being niece OF VIM. Dupont, own
er OF Montpelier" the historic home of
President James Madison. 10 Orange
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodriff will 20 to
"Frsscati," their beautiful country home
10 Orange county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
LETTER TO POSTMASTER GRIFFIN


Dear. Sir; The cheapest thing in the
way Of sending anything over the world
Is a postage stamp; and the cheapest
way to shed water is paint.
Not whitewash; paint. Do you hap
pen to know-it don't belong to your
business to know about paint. you know W
do you happen TO know that most OF
the makers OF paint stuff it ont with
lime and clay and sand and water and
arr
They do stuff it out in the CAP; but not
on the house. They make more gallons
to sell or to buy; more money to pay for
paint; more money to pay for putting It
on; good deal more money to pay for
putting IL on; but no more beauty; more
rust; decay; disappointment; loss.
Devoe Is your paint, because it's all
paint, no sham. and full measure.
Yours truly
10 F W DEvoE 4 Co
81. Willard Adams sells our paint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
vlRGlklAh R. R. OPEN

A big crowd was ia Norfolk Friday fol
the celebration OF the opening OF the Vir
ginia Railway. II. II. Rogers the builde,
and president OF the road, accompanied
By Marx Twain and Others, was there.
Upward of GOO business men from
along the line OF the virginian were
guests OF the city.
The program provided for an auto
mobile trip,a steamer excursion In honor
OF Mr.. X gers, a buffet supper, and
theater parties. Saturday evening q
dinner costing $50 plate will be giver
In honor OF Mr.. Rogers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
At THE RINK
WoodswOrth Won from the Locals

A very lsrgecrowd witnessed the three
mile relay race at the rink Thursday
night between Jack Woodwork, OF
Washington, and three local boys, James
smith, George Hicks and George Gould
man.
Woo dworth went the whole distance
10 . minutes and 3 seconds. winning by
three-iourths Of a lap. The locals were
given a lap In the miles aud each ran q
mile. Judges-D. Scott Quinton T. 8.
Shepher! aud W. s. Embrey. Timekeep.
Err l.. W. Green.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
LIQUOR LICENSES DOUBLED
RosnOks Saloons Taxed $500. sOttias $500,
RaetifIxs 81, 800.

The board OF aldermen OF Roanoke
Thursday night, in special session, dou-
bled the license on nearly all liquor
dealers. Mall order and bottle houses
were raised from $500 to $500. saloons
from $3.50 to $1,000. Wholesale and
retail dealers (combinedl from 81, $50 to
III 800, distilleries from $500 to 81 600,
brewers OF malt liquors from $500 to
$500, and rectitiers from $500 to 81 900.
Alderman Renner offered resolution
to make all license 81 500 and ALEC en-
deavored to have all screens removed
and to prevent the serving OF drinks 10
back rooms.
Saloons open at 6 q. m. and close at
i | p. IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
SPoTSYIyANIA BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS

The Board Of Supervisors OF Spotsyl-
vania Thursday by unanimous vote
petitioued the Judge Of Circuit court to
order an election for Issue of 800, 600
OF bonds to be used on permanent i'm
provement OF roads in Chancellor and
Courtlsnd Districts
1t also decided to appoint two OF their
members, hessrs &. K. Andrews aud NJ.
l. Waite, 20 employ one of the architects
here to visit the old jail and give an
opinion as whether II will be best to re-
pair the old jail or build a new one.
The board was unable TO decide when
they will spend the State cid fund Tor
roads and action postponed till next
meeting
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
REAL ESTATE DOINGs

Jno. w. Allison, Jr., Real Estate
Agent, has sold more real estate in this
section than all the other agencies COM
bined. II you desire 70 sell or buy real
estate, consult him. His record and ex-
perience for the past seven years speaks
Tor itself. He Is also manager Of the
fredericksburg Branch Of the Southern
Farm Agency, the largest real estate
agency in Virginia. established for 20
years. Address
John w. Allison. Jr.,
m1-ly fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
CREAMERY FOR REMINGTON
BUSINESS Mems Association Thsss Is Consider
Ing rs Establishment.

Wednesday a mass meeting OF the
farmers and business men OF Remington
and vicinity wac held for the purpose OF
trying to establish a creamery at Rem
ington. Corbin Thompson, a dairyman
oil Washington, addressed the meeting.
Professor W. ID. Saunders, OF the Dairy
and Food Commission of Virginia, was
also present and gave an interesting and
Instructive address on COOPERATIVE
Dairy Farming" and OF the improve
ment of the dairy herds in the communi-
~. A committee was appointed TO col
lect all the data necessary, and to make
Its report to the Remington Business
Mems Association
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
TIE WALLER DAMAGE SUIT

Judge Grimsley adjourned Orange Cir
cult court Tuesday evening until Thurs
day morning TO enable the attorneys to
prepare Instructions IN the case OF Waller,
administrator. v. p, F. 4 p. r. II Co.
A verdict will likely be reached this week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
BUYS NEWSPAPER
Petersburg chambS Of cOmmscs to Own Index
Appeal

For the purpose of using It principally
to advertise and advance the welfare OF
the city, the Chamber OF Commerce OF
Petersburg has secured an option on the
Petersburg lndex-Appeal. This option
practically means a sale, ard the prop
erty will be acquired within the next few
days Editor r. p. Barhsm, who has
been with the paper for years, viii re-
main as chief editorial writer.
While the amount paid for the news
paper has not been made public. Il lie
said to be about $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
GOVERNOR SWANSON
ADDRESSES King George educational Meeting

Gov. 5 samson arrived here Thursday
night on the late train and stopped at
Exchange Hotel. Early Friday morning.
nr. Jas. Ashby, superintendent OF school
Tor Stafford and King George counties.
called Tor the Governor and together
they drove to King George G h.. where
Gov. Swanson delivered an able. In
structive address at an educational
meeting held there.
The meeting was well attended by
teachers and others and the occasion
much enjoyed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
HALstY WANTS TO GO TO CONGRESS

State Senator Don p. Halsey of Lynch
burg, a nephew OF Senator John W.
Daniel, announces that he is thinking of
entering the race for Congress from the
sixth district, now represented by Carter
Glass.
Mr.. Halsey says bis candidacy is con-
ditional upon the decision OF John l..
Lee. the Lynchburg lawyer. that be does
not cherish Congressional aspirations
and upon the reported decision OF Repre-
sentative Glass that he may not stand
for reelection.
Alter Senator Halsey had made his
announcement friends OF Representati I've
Glass We're seen, aud the statement was
made that he will seek reelection.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
EGGS FOR MATCHING

Barred Plymouth Rock 81 for 10.
Rhode Island Red 81 for 10.
Brown Leghorn 81 for Is.
Pekin Duck 81 for -.
Brown Chinese Geese 81 for II.
Toulouse Geese 81 for IL.
Bronze Turkey 80 for IL.
Good hatch guaranteed. Beautlfu
Collie Puppies now ready to ship.
II. b. Rowe & Co.,
Fredericksburg, Va
6-1ms1 Z 1meod.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
WANT TAFT At STATE FAIR

President TAFT received a visit Thurs
day from delegation OF yirginians head
ed oy Senator Daniel and Henry Fairfa1
president OF the Virginia Fair, who in.
vited him to attend State fair at Rich
mond In October. The president said
that he thought it probable he would be
In the west at the time, but II not would
try to visit the fair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
CONVECTION CASE CONTINUED

The case of Commonwealth vs. 4. r
COvington, charged with asssulting his
wife on March &c. was called before
Magistrate &c. Allen at Brandy Station
Thursday. At the request OF Common
wealth Attorney Gibson. the case was
continued till Friday. April 8. Mrs Gov
ington, the chief witness, is Ill and under
the care OF q physician.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
VISIT LEWISANhA FARM

Mr.. W. R. Spanp. manager at Lewis
anna farm, In Caroline, came up I'm his
launch Friday morning and took down
Messrs. W. J. Carter BROAD Rock
Clyde W. Saunders and DR.. Thomas
Frazer. OF Richmond, and Mr.. A. Ran
dolph Howard. The visitors inspected
the handsome cattle and horses soon to
be sold there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS

IL doubtful about Us, ask merchantile
a9encies-Howard National Bank or the
Citizens National Bank OF Baltimore.
Nd. We handle Eggs. Poultry and
Butter exclusively. Batter Bros l19
w. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Md.
Prompt returns. Let Us have your
shipments.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
For SALE

One bay mare, beautiful driver and
saddler, perfectly gentle, ladies and chill
dren can handle. One roam horse, good
roadster, good size and strong 25 pure
bred 5. e. White Leghorn hens. age 10
months all laying, from one of the best
strains in America. price 81 apiece Ad-
dress Jno. W. Allison. Jr
a2s-eod3t-l3t fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
SUSTk!nS SALE Of ALCOHOL

In the police court Thursday Mayor
Smith handed down a decision In the
case against Strother Drug Company,
Wholesale concern, holding that the
company is not prevented under the
Byrd law from selling pure alcohol IN
bulk TO customers there for use IN CON-
pounding drugs. The Commonwealth
appealed the case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
POLICE JUSTICE COURT

Justice Dannehl had before him Thurs
day Frank Gculdman. the plasterer, W no
was fined 81 and costs for being drunk.
Charles Brady, charged with vag-
rsncy. was ordered out of town.
Charles Withers, disOrderly conduct,
fined 81 and costs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
DEATHS

Mrs r. II. Briggs, OF Culpeper, is dead,
aged thirty-one. She is survived by her
husband and five small shildren.
Preston Saunders, son OF Mr.. VIM.
Saunders, OF Caroline, died Thursday of
typhoid-pneumonia. aged 10 years.
Frank Boldridge. q Confederate vet
sran. aged eighty three years died at
Culpeper Thursday. His wife and three
children survive. Funeral at Stevensbure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
Mr.. TAfI'S FIRST PAY CHECK

Thursday was President Taft's first
pay day as Chief Executive. The amount
oil the check which Treasury messenger
carried to the White House was s., 625.-
Vi. The President Is the only Govern
ment official at the White HOUSE who re-
ceivss his pay once q month. the Others
getting theirs twice a month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
FARM FOB SALE

Wanted. to sell farm OF 1853 acres
near Rixey Crossing, new seven room
house, new barn and well, about sixty
acres OF good oak timber. For particu-
lars write Mrs. N. l.. Bullock, $50 18th
st., N. E.. Washington. D. C. m25-6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
GRAIN VERY HIGH

Wheat Is selling in our market for
VI 30 per bushel. corn 75c and oats 90
TO zoe. This is the highest price for
wheat for many years. Corn sold last
year at Soc and may do 50 again this
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
IMPROVEMENTS

DIR. J. Garnett King and Messrs.
simon Hirsh 4 Bro. are having erano-
iithic pavement laid in front OF their
property on Prince Edward street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
PHOTO OF OLD SCHOOL BUILDING

The teachers OF the public schools had
a picture taken Thursday OF the old
public school building. aud In the picture
are the teachers and members OF the
school board
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
SPLENDID SALT WATER OYSTERS

Capt I. i Radcliffe is at Embrey's upper
wharf with a launch load of fine oysters
He will furnish you selects 1920, and
standards SOC per gallon dry measure.
delivered to any part of city. These are
the best salt water oysters that are
brought to this market Use phones AZ
or l73 and your orders will be promptly
hlled. No orders delivered on Sunday.
a1s1W1tI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
EGGS FOR HATCHING

From high class single comb White
Buff and Brown Leghorns, 81 for 10, a.
for 80. John l.. Brooks. Fredericksbure.
Va. al-2f
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
NOTICE TO PICKLE FARMERS.

/ am now ready and prepared to make
contracts with farmers for their pickle
crops Of season 1909; place your con
tracts early at advanced prices and Sc
cure necessary accommodations for
crops w. II. Petien.
m N ft
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
HIS NECK BROKEN
Capt J. N chsncies Thrown From His buggy
and Killed

Capt. ]. II. Chandler. aged fiity-six
years, a prominent citizen OF Nontross,
Westmoreland county, was killed Thurs
day by being thrown from his buggy by
a runaway horse. His neck was broken.
He held the office OF justice of peace,
oyster inspector and secretary OF the
district school board. His widow aud
one son, Geo. b. Chandler, survive him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-03
TO ERECT NEW BUILDING

Mr.. J. W. Masters is preparing for the
erection of large Office and warehouse
on his lot on Main street.