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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
FALMOUTH ITEMS

Miss Mamie Burton is spending a few
days at Stafford c. II.
Miss Pauline Won Erickson is visiting
friends in Richmond, Va.
Mr.. r. Won Erickson left FRIDAY
morning for Newport News where he
has accepted position as head miller
of one of the big mills.
A delightful strawride was given by
Mrs. H.G. Lightner to her friends We'd
nesday night; a splendid time was had.
all being sorry when adieus were said.
Mr.. Claude Jett and Albion Snellings,
Of Cumberland, Md, are visiting their
relatives here.
Mr.. Bernard Shelton has returned to
Homecoming, Md, after spending a
short while with his parents.
Miss Rena Shelton has returned home
from a delightful trip down the river.
Miss Ruth Sullivan and Lillian Tyson
are visiting in Manchester and Rich.
mond.
Miss Mary Jett has returned from
Richmond.
Mrs. H. G. Lightner is having a house
party during the month of August.
Among the out-of- town guests are
Miss Mabel Armstrong and Miss Ruth
Standiford, of Washington, Miss Mollie
Armstrong and Master Chas. Arm
strong, of Laurel, Nd.
Miss Mamie France Hehin, of Wash
ingtOn is visiting relatives here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
WATCKMAN F0ILS
BRITISH BANDITS RAID
Beaten and Bound, Blocked
LOOtIng Of JeWeIy Shop.

London. Aug 23-Notice OF an ex-
traordinary robbery was given when a
Waterman named Smith. In the en-
ploy OF Mappin q webbe. silversmiths
and jewellers in Cheapside, struggled
through the door OF the building and
fell in collapse His cries of alarm
We're answered by a number OF con
stables. who found that Smith had
been terribly beaten about the head.
About the same moment four men
rushed out OF the store and escaped
in a cab. Six others tried to escape
but were captured
In the meantime Smith became un-
conscious and was taken to a hos
pital. A search of the store showed
that a daring attempt at robbery had
been made. Jewelry to the value Of
SIS. 900 had been packed up and placed
near the strong room in readiness for
removal. but Smiths alarm prevented
the robbers from getting away with
their booty.
When Smith recovered conscious
ness he expressed the belief that the
robbers entered the building by means
OF false key
Il was having dinner at go
o'clock" he said. in room adjoining
the strong room. when / heard foot
steps. Almost Immediately / was hit
on the head and knocked of my chair.
/ was then dealt a number OF heavy
blows and collapsed When /. came to
myself found that | was bound to a
chair but ! managed to unfasten the
rope and scrambled to the door and
raised an alarm. Ten men we're con
cerned. All were smartly dressed.
Smiths injuries are serious. Three
Of the men arrested. when searched
by the police. were Hound TO have in
their possession jewels valued at many
thousands Of dollars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
THE FIGHT FOR
CENSUS SUPERVISORS

There is merry fight on over the
census supervisor appointments in Vir-
ginia
IL IS understood that the ten supervi-
Sors VIII be equally divided between the
two parties. and the question of which
districts shall be allotted TO the Demo
Gratis and which 70 the Republicans is
the bone of contention.
II Is stated that the following an
pointments have been agreed upon.
FIRST district-W. w. Woodward. of
hampton, Democrat, recommended by
Representative w. A. Jones and APP
proved by Republican leaders.
Second district p. Bunting. Nor
folk county. Republican. recommended
by Republicans.
Third district Ridgeway Moore. of
richmond, Republican. recommended
by Republicans.
Fourth district-W. A. Land of
Blackstone. Democrat. recommended
by Representative Lassiter and approv-
ed by Republicans.
This leaves six appointments To he
made. and just what districts will be al
lotted 20 Democrats and Republicans
cannot be definitely learned.
In the Seventh Representative Hav
mas recommended Arthur l.. Warthern.
OF Front Royal, while the Republicans
are backing Dulaney OFT, of Harrison
burg.
In the eighth. Representative Carlin
has recommended Raleigh T. Green.
Of Culpeper. The Republicans are back
ing Edward Walton. of Alexandra
county.
Senators Daniel and Martin, it is stat
ed, have Endorsed as the Democratic
appointments men recommended bv
Representatives Lassiter. Glass. Hav.
Carlin and Flood.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
VIRGINIA NEWS

RappahannOck pound net fishermen
are making heavy shipments.
p 5. Griffith has been appointed as
Deputy Sheriff Of Westmoreland
county.
The Alexandria Light Infantry went
to Colonial Beach Saturday to spend a
week in camp.
On Friday at Kinsale Mrs. Mary
Dldwell, wife of Lincoln y. Smith. Of
Washington, died
Mr.. j. 3. Fitzgerald has retired from
The Colonial Beach Record and Mr. l..
h. Patterson now has charge of the
paper.
MIR. Walter Hume, of Orange. and
Miss Cassie c. Bailey. of Culpeper coun-
ty, were married at Culpeper a few
days ago.
The twenty-third annual convention
of the State Firemen's Association will
be held at Hampton next Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday
The American Pharmaceutical Asso.
citation at Los Angeles, Cal, decided tc
hold It's next convention in Richmond
Va. May l6 to 20, 1910.
Hon. Richard f. Byrd, Speaker OF
the House, and Ex-Speaker w. ID
Cardwell have been making an exami
nation of the fish an oyster subjects
They were guests Wesdesday of Com
missioner Lee. Virginia Citizen.
II. St. Geo. Tucker. who was defeat
ed by Judge Mann for the Democrat,
nomination for Governor. has writer
Chairman Ellyson latter. placing him
self at the disposal Of the committee o.
his party in the coming general cam
paign.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Fones, of Rich
mond county, announce the approach
ing marriage of their daughter. Mis-
Florrie Almeda Zones, to A. j. Stevens
of Washington, TO take place on Sept
/, s;l5 o'clock, at Gotham Park Baptis
church, Warsaw.
Robert Thomas. young farmer en-
gagged in ball game near Chase Cit,
Friday afternoon, while at the ba
struck at the ball. which was fouled
the ball striking him over the heart
He reeled and fell, dying in 10 minutes
Benjamin Bigger, the pitcher who de
livered the bail, is nearly crazed witt
grief.
Toe following candidates, who rar
for office in the State Democratic pri
mary, have sent in their expense &C.
counts to Secretary of Commonwealth
James b. Casey, for House of Dele
gates in Richmond city, expenses. 500.
20; A. w. Harmon, Jr., for State
| Treasurer, $3.50: d. O. EQpleston. foI
Secretary of the Commonwealth. 1887.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
BELMONT NOTES
Belmont. Va. Aug. 2lst. l9oe.

Belmont. Va. Aug. 2lst, 1903.
Misses Eva and May Richards. Of At
lanta, Ca, are visiting at the home OF
Mr.. Willie Dickinson.
Mr.. w. Z. Mansfield, Of Washington
travelling with Mr. X. J.. TURNKEY. Of
Post Oak. behind "a handsome pair with
new buggy and harness. are visiting
relatives IN the neighhorhOOd and other
friends in the Fork
Miss Elsie Powell has returned from
visit TO Charlottesville, accompanied
by her brother, Mr.. w. =. Powell. Of
the University of Virginia.
Mr.. J. NJ. G. Powell. a recent gradu-
ate with the degree Of master of patent
laws, has returned TO his professional
duties IN Washington. after a brief
visit to ms parents near Belmont He
expects TO complete his vacation later
on by ten days camping trip around
Indian Head and Colonial Beach with a
party Of friends.
Mr.. w. p. billiard. formerly of Spot
sylvania county. now a prominent at
torney Of Fort Scott. Kan. together
with his wife and daughter. is visiting
DR.. John Fraser. Mr.. Thornhill Dilard
and other relatives and friends in this
vicinity. They are now at Plentiful
Greek Farm.
49, AetlAh VI AAdIkHuuTk.
w. Va, is visiting Mrs J. l.. Powell
at Plentiful Creek Farm.
Rains have fallen all around here. but
this section continues dry and the corn
crops are very much injured.
The Belmont Camp, Patriotic Order
Sons of America. have commenced the
remodeing and furnishing of the hall
recently acquired by them at Stubs
Mill. and they hope TO have it ready for
their next meeting.
Rev. w. S. Leake. of Richmond. as
slsting the pastor, Rev. Mr. Davis.
closed a protracted meeting at Belmont
last week with eighteen converts.
Mr. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Fraser. charming
y assisted by their daughters. Misses
Caroline and Louise, delightfully."- enter
tanned party Of their friends. including
the visitors to the neighborhOod. at an
informal social last Tuesday evening.
Refreshments were served and about 10
p. m. watermelons and canteloupes
were served on the lawn TO all those
caring 70 partake Of them.
DIR. K. +. Loving. Of Richmond Col
lege. and his wife are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. d. NJ. Fraser
Rev. Marshall Fraser, of the Louis
Vile Seminary. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. NJ. Frazier. Mr.. Goodwin Fraser has
gone 10 kentucky 10 supply his brothers
pulpits during his vacation.
Rev. r. w. Feltner, State organizer
OF the Z. O. 5. of A. has about finished
ms work IN this vicinity and will devote
the balance of his time until the State
camp meets on the second Tuesday i'm
September. at Colonial Beach. to other
sections.
After the State camp he will be pro-
noted 70 national organizer and assign
ed to work IN the organization depart
ment in Tennessee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
OLD SANTEE
Again Throws Open its HospitabIe
Doors.

On Thursday night. Aug. 18th. Mr..
Henry Gordon gave TO his neice. Miss
JAMIE Boulware. who is visiting her
uncle. Mr.. Tom Boulware. Of StJulien.
a most enjoyable party Cards from
TO ii o clock, then in the old Virginia
style. ices, with delicious cake in great
variety, were served, after which the
Jolly dance began; the old fashioned
square dance. the dreamy waltz and
the lively two-step held their sway till
We were reminded that dawn was not
far Oft. and with regret good night was
said and many thanks offered 10 the
genial host and hostess. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robt. Gordon and Mr.. Henry Gordon.
10 whom all were indebted for this de
lightful evening
MissJ anie BOulware. the fair debutante
from Richmond, reminded US of the
old time Virginia belle. in her dainty
empire gown Of light blue silk. as she
tripped through the may dance or with
| stately tread wandered through the
spacious grounds and rooms of the dear
old home Of the Gordons
Those who had the pleasure Of being
present and who added greatly TO this
scene OF beauty and mirth. We're: Miss
Hattie NJ. Dickinson. of "Marengo":
Mrs. w. Seymour White, Of Freder-
| icksburg; Mrs. W. l.. Seldom. Of Ports
mouth; Mr.. and Mrs. Champ Corbin. of
fredericksburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. l..
Marye, Of Fredericksburg: Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Nelson Dickinson. Of Moss
Side; Mr.. and Mrs. J. VERIFY Dickinson.
Of Worteland; Messrs. Robt Sim. New
York; Aubin Boulware, Of Richmond:
Miss jamie Preston Boulware. Of Rich
mond; Misses Tallie, Martha and Sue
Knox Gordon. of Clare Mont: Nettie
Corbin and Rebecca Farley Marye. Re
becca Dickinson and Blanche McCartv.
Moss Side; Mamie Pierson, Chestnut
Valley; Marjory Sim, New York: Alice
| VERIFY and Emma Dickinson, Richmond,
Jennie VERIFY, Way Side: Mary A.
Seldom, Portsmouth; Messrs. Tom
Boulware, Fitzhugh Conway, Tom and
William Dickinson, VIM. Bowie. Frank
and Henry Tompkins, Victor Pierson.
Halsey Dickinson. Stevenson Gordon.
Stranger Within the Gates
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
PR0TRACTED MEETINGS

Sumerduck, Va, Aug. 10, 1909
Rev. c. K. Hobbs, pastor of the End
Alexandria Baptist church, is with us in
a protracted meeting at Richland
church, Stafford Co., this week Large
congregations attended the services and
already there have been visible results
of the power of God with preacher and
people. Bro. Hobbs will be with US in
meeting at Grove church, Fauquier
Co. next week.
We closed seven days meeting at
Bristersburg, with Zoar church, last
week, in which several souls were con-
verted. The church there has been so
much revived that they unanimously re-
solved to pay all Indebtedness and raise
the pastors salary.
Bro. Hobbs is very popular preach
er, and quite fearlessly proclaims the
old gospel, and deals many severe
blows at sin in every form.
{. w. Brooks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
FISH FRY ON THE POTOMAC
The Reunion of The Newton Family
Enjoyed by Many.

IL was the pleasure Of your CORES
pondent 10 be a guest at the entertain
ment given by the well known fisherman.
Mr. Lee Roy Newton, on the Belle
Plain shore Thursday. Ii was principally
reunion Of the Newton family. Mr.
Geo. Newton. the reliable fish trader.
being the Oldest Newton now living
and father of Mr.. Lee Newton. was
made host of the occasion; all his chill
dren, in number, were with him. and
20 grandchildren. beside other relatives
and friends. The number on the grounds
was increased TO us. Everything was
as merry as marriage bell: all seemed
10 be happy. especially when dinner was
announced. Abundant provision was
made for all TO eat and drink, free.
Two cOlored cooks employed to fry the
fish and make coffee. Vocal and instru-
mental music, dancing, bathing, and
other amusements. The most interest
ing dance was an old Virginia break
down III which only married men parti-
clpated. That inspiring song, Nellie
Gray, was sung as a quartette, with
Mr.. Luther Cox as soprano, Mr.. Geo.
hunter Of your city as tenor. Mrs n
n. Allen as alto. and Mr.. J. N. Chinn
as bass, accompanied by autoharp.
mandolin and guitar. Quite a number
gentlemen from Fredericksburg were
present Mr.. W. d. Reamy, our county
treasurer. the Peyton brothers. and
many from King George county. too
numerous to mention. We all extend
our grateful thanks 10 Mr.. Newton
for his most generous hospitality, a
characteristic which belongs to the en-
tire Newton family. May his kindness
be remunerated with prosperity, and in
duee some fair lady to accept the name
of Mrs. Newton, and thus increase his
happiness, is the wish of A Relative.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24

Miss Mary peterborough. Of Fred
ericksburg. and her friend. Miss or
chard. OF Georgia. are visiting al tn
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Brocken.
brough on the Rappahsnnock. North.
ern Neck News.
Mr.. II. NJ. Carver. Of Washington.
Is spending few days here. He and
hi9 brother. J. W. Carver. went 10
hing George Sunday and attended the
meeting at Mountain View.
Mr. K. V. Graves. of Spotsylvania.
had eight sheep killed by lightning re.
Gently.
Mr. Chastine W. Colbert. of Guineys.
was here today.
Prof f. II. Russell was in Richmond
Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
Entertainment
IN STAFFORD
Dance all Night Till Broad Day.
light.
MIDNIGHT COLLATION. SERVED. ETC.

Last week a number of Stanordians
met for social evening at Mr. Minor
MOncure : new home. Old and young
alike took part in the dancing that
formed the evenings entertainment.
Real old Virginia dancing il was too.
The darkey banjo picker was in his
proper corner picking out old time airs
with tireless fingers and keeping time
continuously with heavy booted feet
At twelve O'Clock the dancing ceased
for a time anCfthe dancers stepped from
the warm interior into a large porch
which had been converted by deft
fingers into a leafy bower. Here and
there over small tables Chinese lanterns
made soft spots Of color against the
dark sky
After the collation.. a most bountiful
one, the dancing recommended and il
was not until the wee sma" hours had
grown considerably that the ladies'
ceased 70 change or the pairs TO prone
made
At the dance were representatives
from nearly every household in the
neighborhOOd. Mrs. Minor Moncure,
Miss Nelson, Mrs. Edward Rees and
Miss L. Moncure formed a committee
Of arrangements.
Some of those paesent were Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mon
cure, Mrs. Thos. Waller, Miss Mary
Waller. Miss Julia Moncure, Miss Nj.
W. Ashby. Miss Ellen Moncure. Miss
Ann +. Moncure. Miss Lima Combs.
Miss Mary Meredith. the Misses Mar
garet and Mary A. Moncure. the Misses
Powers, Miss Perry, the Misses Pyke.
Miss Bell. the Misses Caroline and Nir-
ginia Moncure. Misses Virginia and
Catherine Moncure. Miss Mary b. Mon
cure. Misses Susan and Helen Hill and
Miss Agnes Stands. Messrs. Ralph.
Frank and Avery Hill. Jack, Winter. Gin
ton. Olney Powers. Henry Louis, Richard
Moncure, Ellis, Elgin Perry. Albert
Snead. Francis Mix. Boxley Herring.
Masters Alfred and Geo. King Stands.
Robert. Stuart, John Moncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
TO HOLD BARBECUE
Good Roads Association Will Probabl,
Have One Soon.

a meetingof the executive committee
of the Fredericksburg Good Roads AS
ISOLATION was held Friday night and
after discussion il was decided 20 recon-
mend TO the association the holding of
big barbecue for the discussion of
good roads problems. Speakers of State
and national regulations will be invited
To address the gathering and il is ex-
pected that large crowd will attend
and sentiment for good roads greatly
increased. The association. If it approves
of the recommendation. which il is
thought II will unquestionably do. will
fix date for the barbecue at meeting
10 he held in a few DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
NEW FREIGHT DEPOT

Mr. G. w. Tiller. Of the r. F. 4 T..
X X, was here Friday arranging for
awarding contracts for bricks and con-
crete for portions of the new freight
depot. II is understood that ali of the
labor and material that can be obtain
Ell here will be used in constructing the
building
As soon as the freight depot is com
pleted the erection Of the new passen-
ger depot Will commence on the up
town side of the tracks This will be a
great convenience TO the majority of
the travelling public. as they will not
have TO wait for the train to pull out
hefore they can leave the dennt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
O'P0SSUM IN A CELLAR

Manager H. B. Lane, of the Alart
g. Mcclure pickle factory. was having
the cellar cleaned out Saturday, pre-
paratory to receiving the new crop Of
pickles, when barrel was moved and
behind il was huge o'possum, so fat
he could hardly waddle. There will be
feast when Solomon Willis cooks that
o 'possum. Whether he came there in
freight car or from the surrounding
country is a matter of conjecture, but
this is known, that one of the employees
has been raising a lot of fine strain of
chickens and they have disappeared one
by one until the flock has been depict
ed Several were found near the
o 'possum with their heads crushed and
the blood sucked from them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, Csc to 81. 90; corn, 50 to So
meal. $l.75 to $l.85; oats, so to So: old
hens, live, 10 to IL; spring chickens, IA
TO is per pound; eggs, 20 to 81; lard, Il
to II; ducks; lives to 10; turkeys, live,
10; butter, Is to 25; country hams, IL
to Is; Irish potatoes, so to 20; lambs.
81. so to "a; hides, green, TO z; dry
sailed, 8 to 9; dry hides, 10 to IA: calf
skins No. /, $l.00 to $1.25; baled hay,
Sl4 TO ST per ton; leaf sumac, 40 to rs
per 100; hogs, 5 l-2: beef, live weight,
3 to &; pork, 6 to IL; wool, % 20 81
per ID; veal, I-2 TO 6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
MARINES CAPTURED BOTH GAMES

The doubleheader at Hanover Park
Friday was captured by the Marines
In the first game the score was { to 3
and the second stood TO {. The first
game was only Thinning game. Fitz-
patrick was on the rubber for Freder-
icksburg and at times was hit heavily
by the Marines.
The second game was pitched by
johnson. The Marines put up good
games and did some heavy hitting. The
fans were disappointed that Fredericks-
burg did not take one of the games.
Snyder. centrefielder for Marines, was
put out of the game by Umpire Gould
man IN the second game for some un-
necessary back talk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
Iceland NOTES

Iceland, Va, Aug. p, 1909.
Rev. A. T. Lynn, who has been quite
sick with fever. is improved. His
daughter, Miss Eunice, of Virginia
Hospital, came home to nurse him.
Misses Elma Jones and Hela Percival.
daughters of Commonwealth Attor-
ney Jones and Supt. Percival, of Mid
diesex, have been visiting Miss Attic
Lynn.
Mrs. Justine johnson has entertained
most successfully a number of summer
poarders- Iceland and vicinity is ideal
ly located for this business.
FOR SALE-FOR RENT
De-irabls residence ON Charles street
Tor sale. Price and terms Ie4sonahIe
Good residence, with mode{n improve
Very desirable. Apply to
Jno. v. Allison, Jr.
Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
Woman Dies to Escape Gossip

Pottsville Pa. Aug %. - Because
her neighbors gossiped about her Mrs.
Morris Helm took carbolic acid Friday
and died al the Pottsville hospital. SO
determined was the woman to die
that she even cut open The veins in
her wrist. \ prominent business man
is under arrest for forcing attentions
on her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
MISS SIMPSON TO WED

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. James p. Simpson, of Stat
ford, for the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Barry Simpson, to
Charles A. Crawford, Of Terre Haute.
Ind. which will be celebrated in St.
Mary's Catholic church, Fredericksburg.
Va, TuesdaY. August "a. at 8 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
Mr.. VERNON DURRETT

Mr.. Vernon Durrett, a highly re-
spected citizen Of Spotsylvania, died
Sunday of general debility, aged n
years. He was a Confederate soldier
and is survived by five daughters and
four sons. Funeral service from Beth
any church p. m. Monday, conducted
by Rev. Decatur Edwards.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
REV. R. A. WILLIAMS
Assisted in Revival at Louisa.

Revival services began AT the Louisa
Baptist church Sunday and will proba-
bly, continue two weeks Services at
ii a. m. and S p. m. each day. The
pastor is assisted by Rev. K. A. Viii
llams, Of fredericksburg. and Mr.. r.
u. Garland. Of Richmond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
SALE OF PORTION OF
TRAVELLERS REST

Mr.. J. Bowie Gray has made sale
through the Piedmont Real Estate
Agency, Of this city, of 300 acres of
Travellers Rest farm on the Kappa
hammock river. Terms private. Mr..
Judy is a member of the Ohio Legisla-
ture and will with his family come
here in the early spring. He will be
welcomed to our community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
DR.. R00ERICK DEW
He Will Not be a Candidate For The
Legislature.

DR.. Roderick Dew. of Caroline. who
was mentioned as a probable candidate
for the Legislature. in opposition 20 ID.
X. Powers, Jr.. was in the city Monday
and was asked il he would be a candi-
date. He said he would not be. that he
voted IN the primary and considered
that binding on him 10 support the
nominees. Besides this his professional
work would keep him from being a
candidate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
WEEKLY WEA1 her REPORT

Rain from 1890 m. TO 4:30 p. m. on
10Th and during night of 18th and early
morning of 10th. Thunder storm IL. 10
p. m. on 10Th. Shower 7.30 p. m. on
oOfh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
WANTED

By a practical up-to-date Maryland
farmer. position as manager for large
farm or estate in Virginia 1910. I'm
proving worn out land Thoroughly I'M
derstoOd. N. Bailey, 1921 w. Lafayette
Ave, Baltimore, Nd. a24-4t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate ON
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
II Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
TWIN CANTEL0UPES

Mr.. Randolph Sullivan, of Stafford.
brought in Monday twin canteloupes of
the Rocky Ford variety They were
large for the species and sweet as
honey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-24
GAMES At 4:45

The balance of the season all games
at Hanover Park will be called at AS
O'Clock