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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
THE LUNA FETE
A Successful frat Nlght-soms Of the atrse.
tons Il Hanover Psrk

The opening night OF the Luna Fete al
Hanover Park, under the auspices Of
Lodge No. %. X. Of p ~as a decided
success and Wa well attended. The
PytbiAns deserve much credit for their
hard work and exp-nd,rure Co make OF
hanover Park u fesOtt aud pleasure SPOT
Tor the recreation and enjoyment OF our
people. Uuder tho terms OF a liberal con
cession Tor the use OF the grounds from
the park association. the Knights have
undertaken TO establish these beautiful.
centrally located grounds as an amuse-
ment park.
At great expense the park is lighted
stands erected, and amusement features
located to please and entertain.
The management has Induced our
home band TO reorganize. and will for
the rest OF the week have the aid OF this
splendid musical body as decided
feature.
Ooe Ot the attractions for the week Is
the Tree vaudeville stage. The Jos. Chevers
TO hold the boards aud will present
iOhi<ht their successful serio-comic, ole
act play, The Shopliiter, with Little
Anna, the great child actress. as the
center Of attraction.
The attractions on the spot making
iun and merriment are such as are found
at any well conducted amusement park.
heiry-go-round for the grown-ups and
children too, hit the coon, strike the
baby shoot the mark, ring a caue. spin
the candy. box ball; others are to be
added II the patronage iustifes.
IS the price OF admission Is only ten
cents, children five, the Knights expect
large crowds for the week. Indeed IL IL
planned to continue the Fete II well
pat'onized, aud as the grounds are
naturally suited FOR the venture, we NAV
10 he ne Ar future know Hanover Park
Tor something more than the splendid
amusement and healthy recreation now
81 lrded by the baseball management in
their afternoon games There may be a
scenic railway. old mill, chute the chute,
Ferris wheel, etc.
The grit OF the baseball managers
started the park; our people enjoy these
games; why not patronize the Luna Fete
ana have fun G plenty In the old Bure2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
WHITE sOx WIN TWO GAMES
Iohasop. ssumsa and PSltchss Get Singles
Inst Via tho Game IA Ninth lnnlas-seass
10 a and to o

The White SOx defeated the strong ALL
College team FROM Norfolk Monday even
Ing, score 3 to 4. Up 70 the ninth inning
IL looked as n the Norfolk boys had runs
enough TO win. but after two were out
10 this inning and the visitors three runs
10 the good. johnson gos n clean line
drive to csnter. Franklin drew his second
base on balls of the game, Baumau sin
gled and Ccored johnson. aud etiil IL
took one run 10 tie aud two Co win. At
this point Capt. White seut bis star
twirler TO the bench and put Moore 10
tn box. While the 400 roOters were urg-
ing the home boys 10 victory Pritchard
steppe1 In the bAtter's box and Moore
only pitched one ball. a hard straight
ole, and he hit IL q drive between third
and short and both Franklin and Bau-
m IN scored and the game was won
This was a grand stand flush and the
cheering Of the crowd could be heard
over the city.
Toe visitors made three OF their runs 10
tue 4th inning. when they laid dow si1
perfect hunts In succession. first down
the third base line and then down the
hrst base line and before the side could
be retired three runs had been scored
The home teams infield was in the air at
this stage OF the game, but outside Of
this inning the whole team played good
ball.
Neither pitcher showed much form aud
both were hit rather freely. Eight hits
were made of Bennett, six OF them being
buots IN the 4th inning. Armstrong
was touched up for 10 hits most OF them
h Ing clean drives, but managed TO Keep
them well scattered uotil the 9Th. when
he was driven from the boz. Score:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
VIRGINIA NEWS

Marvin Grove Camp 10 Northumber-
land, opens Friday, July Both. to last ten
days.
the residence OF II. C. Redo, near
Beaver Dam was destroyed By hre Mon
dey. Only few pieces OF furniture y Q 9
saved. The house was q fine, new build.
Ing. just mpleted, costing q. 900.
Frank P. Brent, OF Lam aster, Is talk ed
OF as probable nominee for Superinten-
dent OF Public Instruction by the Repub-
hcans. Until few years ago Brent was
q Demoerst.but refused to vote for Bryan.
W. W. Old. Jr., member Of House OF
Delegates from Norfolk for past two
terms and candidate for denomination,
has withdrawn from the race. The fight
will be three-cornered affair between
Dan Coleman, NJ. T. Cooke, aud J. T
Deal. Cooke and Deal are the candidates
Of the Democratic organization. Cole
man Is an independent who favors the
abolition Of the board OF control.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
OVERSIGHT HIMSELF
Tbs Nap Was An Expensive oas.

Joseph Walker. the reliable colored
citizen who has contract for carrying
malls to the depots and wharf, took an
expensive nap Tuesday evening. Joe
was driving the mail wagon on account
oil bis regular driver being of duty. He
carried the natl 10 No. &c northb 1uud
at OF and then went home and being
tired sfter hard days work laid down
To take q nap. When he woke up the
train had gone. aud the mail was still In
tn postotfice. Joe got up, stretched
himself and was ready to say goodbye
70 $lo, as th's is about the usual fine
Imposed by the U. 8. authorities In such
cases
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
GIFTS FOR ST. GEORGES CHURCH

There has been placed IN st. GEORGES
church by consent OF the vestry a very
handsome cross and vases These were
made by the GorhAm Co OF New York
The cross Is Roman. not Greek, and Is
30 inches high A wreath OF papion
flowers In raised work Is around its cen
tire and within II Is the monogram, |. n.
This cross was given by Mrs. Alvin
4. Embrey Is a memorial TO hef mother.
Is exquisite beauty ia in harmony with
the vases given by Mrs. Chss. II. Hur-
kamp. They are ii inches high. very
graceful In form, with the |. H. S. In
scribed on the face OF each one. Each
piece Is OF highly polished brass and Of
the best workmanship. As al the lead
log Episcopal churches in Virginia use
these beautiful ornaments Sc. Georges
Is In harmony with the rest Of the do
c-sQ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
DEATH OF FAMOUS RActHORSE

Judge Morrow. thoroughbred son OF
Vagabond and Moonlight, by Joe
Johnston, died at F. s. Hunters Otter
burn stud, near Loretto, Essex county,
on July ?. his death being due to acute
INDIGESTION. The bay stallion was foaled
1887, and had been owned at Otterburn
Tor q number OF years
Judge Morrow was good racehorse.
and earned for different owners over
$4,000. his victories being the Brook.
lyn Handicap Of 1902 and other stake
events. The son OF Vagabond made
history in Virginia as the sire Of hunters
and jumpers. albeit his opportunities 10
the stud were limited. yet from his loins
came good horses, like Essex Second,
Snuh, Judge O'Ginn, and Others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
LEWIS & BRO. GET CONTRACT

The Public Property Committee Of the
City Council, Messrs. W. f. Bradley, A.
NJ. Garner and J. W. Masters, have re-
ceived bids for putting 10 go lockers IN
the courthouse under the armory of the
Washington Guards and cutting door
between same. They are to be used to
keep the clothing and accoutrements OF
the men Of the military company.
Lewis & Bro. get the contract at
$4,000. The bids were a. follows:
Hancock & Pollard. panel doors,
$243 90; Lewis 4 Bro, panel doors,
$3.50 30; W. LiviDgton, panel doors
$245.00; Geo. NJ. Hunt 4 Co.. panel
doors. 1925 90; Geo. N. Hunt & Co /.
ceiling doors, $275.OO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
MISS GERTRUDE MARTIN
ELECTED TEACHER

The vacancy existing in the list OF
teachers Of the public schools, owing to
the fact that Mise Gray, OF Henrico coun-
ty, who was elected a few days ago,
having declined the appointment to &C
cept school st her home, the city
school board on Monday evening elected
q teacher TO I'LL the place. There were q
number OF applicants, but theelsction on
the Il st ballot resulted In the selection OF
Miss Gertrude Martin, of Culpe per
county, who is relative 1fMrs N. B.
KiDsey, OF this city.
Miss Martin has q professional csrtif-
cate, has had SIX years experience as a
teacher and is highly recommended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
SAUNDERS TO RUN AGAIN

Congressman Saunders. Of the FIFTH dis
trict, viii be q candidate for renomina-
lion. thus denying the report that he
would retire at the end OF his term to
make way for Gov. Swanson to return
to Congress.
This announcement means that 9
merry fight is 10 sight 10 the FIFTH dis
tFiet between the forces OF Saunders and
Swanson for the Congressional nominal
ton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
G00DL0e NOTES

Goodloe, Va, July 9th.
Miss Anne Z. Carter, daughter OF Mr.
VIM Carter, was married last Wednes-
day night to Mr.. r. Carneal.
Mr.. Make Blaydes, who Is III with
typhoid fever. is somewhat better.
Miss Nora Willis was a guest Of her
grandmother. Mrs. r Coleman, ct Ivy
CHI" Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. d. J. Waller, Jr., and
little son, Mercer, We're guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. p. Seaman, at Midway" Sun
day.
Mr.. G II. Lee left Walnut HUI Saturday
Tor business trip to Ufbanna, to be
gone a " eek.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
BAD ACCIDENT

Ga Thursday morning last Mr. Robert
II. Jones, of Spotsy lvania, while taking
his threshing machine to o neighbours,
drove over a stump, thro wing him of
and breaking his ankle The broken
bones were set by Drs. Smith aud Cole,
OF fredericksburg. he is now resting
comfortably.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
THIEVES VISIT BlsRGp GIBSON

Thieves entered the residence OF
Bishop r. A. Gibson. 10 Richmond, and
after packing up valuables Jailed to get
away with their plumber
Bishop Gibson Is at Orkney Springs.
His two sons are occupying rooms In
the residence, but return home only at
night. The thieves evidently believed
the house to be unoecupisd. They Grated
up their loot. intending to move IL away
10 wagons. The bold attempt was dis
covered when the Gibson boys returned
at night. Nothing had been removed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
MO0R-MITCHeII

A marriage license was issued Wednes-
day by Clerk T. A. Harris. Of the Circuit
Court OF Spotsylvsnis, to Mr.. Walter d
Moon, OF Indianhead. Nd, and Miss
Nellie W. Mitchell, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Mitchell, OF near Parkers.
Spotelvania, who were married that
afternoon at the home of the brides
parents, Rev. James Howle, OF Rich
mond, officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Noon
will reside in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
M'HARG TAFI'S ENVOY

Ormsby McHsrg, Assistant Secretary
Of Commerce and Labor. represents the
at the State Republican
convention at Newport News
Congressman Mckinley. Of Illinois, ae-
companisd Mr.. hcHarg to Newport
News, and he will also speak.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
PICNIC AT UNDERWATER

There viii be q picnic at Whitewater
Miss Walters Clifton ShOre) Saturday,
July 31st. Bathing, sailing, rowing.
fishing. &c. Lunch and refreshments Of
ell kinds served GA the ground. Benefit
Clifton Episcopal chapel Clifton shore
is well known as an ideal picnic ground.
;OT 0f
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
IS 90 REWARD

Will be paid TOR the arrest and eoDvic-
ton OF any party or parties caught
hunting, fishing or otherwise trespass-
ing on New Post" farm or on aoy por-
ton Of Massaponax creek or boundaries
thereof owned By said farm without per-
mission of owner. W. d. hills.
Iv29 2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
SAID THAT BROWN WILL DIE

The condition OF Arthur Brown, who
was struck by Festus Fllppo with an
axe on the head, iracturing the skull in
three places. remains serious. IL is
thought that Brown cabnot recover.
flppo's condition IL s jmew what improv-
ed, though be is terribly bruised.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
LEGISLATOR DRoPs DEAD

John W. Hodges, member OF House OF
Delegates from Halifax county, dropped
dead 81 court at Houston Monday. BE
was actively engaged IN HE canvass for
denomination to the House when be was
suddenly stricken with heart failure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
DROUGHT RUNNING CROPS

Mr.. C. c. Embrey, Of Culpeper. was
here Tuesday and said no rain had fallen
ia his section since June II and the crops
are literally ruined on the highlands and
not more than bali a crop OF corn can be
made on the lOwlands even II rain comes
IN few days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
PRITCHARD GOES 10 GOLOSBoRo

Ptitehard. who has pitched for Freder-
iessburg this season, has gone to Colds
boro. n. c. He was signed with Roa-
noke. Va, League team early IN season,
and was sold By them to Goldsboro.
They did not need him until now.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
SHENANDOAH VOTED WET

Alter an intensely bitter campaign be.
tween the vets and drys 10 abe town Of
Shenandoah, the vets won che local
option election Tuesday by 10 majority.
There were III votes cast. The usual
part was assigned to women and
children 10 behalf Of the cause OF
tamnarancn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
ATTENDING S. S. CONVENTION

Rev r. A. Williams. Capt. S J Qainn.
Aessrs. W. s. Chesley and s. G. Coghill
have gone to Orange county, where they
will attend the Sunday School Conven-
ton OF the Goshen Association as dele
gates from the Baptist Sunday School
OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
W00DFORD TEAM WON

WoOdiord. Va, July 26th, 1909
Our home team and the Stafford Stars
crossed bats IN an interesting game AT
this pace Saturday. 4 to l IN favor of
Woodford. WoodfJrd pitcher Smell pitch
ed good game, retiring 13 The Stat
lord boys played good ball, but had TO
go under. Score as follows:
Woodiord...-.......... 20O0lO GA
Stahord.................. 90 0O00-1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather, Sides, Strips and Blocks,
either Hemlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lacing.
all sizes.
Calf Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle anything but the best
All guaranteed to give perfect satisfee-
ton a. to prices, etc. a.
John G. fturkamp Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
ALL-COLLEGE.
uniting third st'ite

Earned runs, White So1 3, Norfolk ?;
two base hits, Brennan, Banmsn: sscri-
ics hit', Brennan. Barry; stolen bases
Franklin, johnson; struck out, by Ben
nett 4. by Armstrong 5; first on balls.
on Armstrong 3. OF Bennett ] double
plays. Hitch to Walters. BAuman TO
Johnson; left on base. White 5 Y 3. Nor
folk 3; first on errors. White FOX >. Nar-
iolk | passed ball, Barr; tims Of Y anne.
hr. "a min; umpire, Gouldman
BASEBALL NOTES.
Franklin Is not hitting the ball so often
this season and without Oneis posted on
inside baseball he can not appreciate the
value this stocky little center fielder IL TO
his team he gets about as many bases
on halls as the rest Of the team together.
and IL was his second base on balls ui
the game on Monday that resulted ia TIA.
tieing run Of the game.
Pritchard got four hits out OF five times
up. He was certainly there with his big
stick
Brennan's two base hit ia the seventh
YVES the longest hit OF the game. a
mighty drive over the left fieldeis head.
but In trying to stretch IL into a three
Dagger be was thrown out at third by O
good throw by Eastwood
TUESDAYS GAME
Tuesdays game was the finest ever
seen here. IL went eleven innings, score
20 o 10 iavor OF White Sox, Manning
scoring from first on q long drive by Barr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
POLITICAL SPEAKING
Dslsgsts eoOssek VIII Address Votsrs Here
Thursday Night.

Mr.. G. r. Coleman and HE brother hav-
ing both declined q joint discussion here
on Thursday night, Mr. Goodrich
will address the voters OF this city that
night IN the interest OF his candidacy for
re-ele elton TO the House. subject to the
Democratic primary. AZ our repreeen-
tative In the last House, Mr.. Goolrick
rendered this city and district valuable
service 10 the r., f. 4 P. and Normal
School fights and he should receive a
warm welcome from ell classes OF our
people when he speaks this week. His
speech will be q reply to some of the re-
ports circulated during this campaign
and sH account OF his services in the last
house The speaking will be 10 the
courthouse and will begin at SIS.
Ladies are invited to attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
FoR sALE-FOR RENT

Desirable residence on Charles street
for zale. Prics and terms reasonable.
Good residence, with modern improve
msnts, on Prince Edward street. for rent
Very desirable. Apply to
Jao. ". Allison, Jr.
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
PROTRACTED MEETING
At ROCK HILL

A protraeted meeting win begin at
Rock an Baptist church, 10 Stafford,
Sunday, Aug. l, aud continue during
week. Services will be conducted by
Rev + c. Davis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
CLINE IN KING GEORGE JAIL

DIR. Cline was safely lodged ia King
George county jail by Sergeant ]. G.
Chichester Tuesday, arriving there
about 10 a m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
DOWN THE RIVER FISHING

DR.. George II. Chewing, MessIs Fhz
Forbes, W. ]. Ford eud Henry Williams
have gone down the Rsppahannoek in
DR.. Chewning's yacht fishing aud will
spend several days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29

DIR. II. N. ECKENR0DE, DENTIST.
Office hours 81 and 2 20 5; Office Main
street, over GoolFick's drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
ORANGE COURT
Iadctmsals-Ths HED-Poatcsl-Tn m, Druv,h

ladrtmsais-Ths Ffs-PoatIcsi- Ths Drosth.
On Monday the July term u Orange
court commenced. Judge G'imsley pre-
siding.
A special grand jury, with r p Tavlo,
foreman. indicted Charles Watson Tor
house breaking. BE plead guilty And
was given months IN iail aud noed
5000, and will work ON the road. Mar
WIN Faulkner was also indicted for the
seduction OF Miss Guam.
orange IL truly fire swept. A scene OF
devastation meets the view as one
reaches the top OF the hill which over
looks the town. The Insurance will not
cover half Of the loss. IL was a close
call that the whole town was not de-
stroyed. II the fire had gotten to Mays
dig store, and it got 90 buildings ia its
rear, Coleman's hotel and Main street
would have been sxept. The people are
showing remarkable nerve. The wooden
structures will be replaced by brick
buildings and In year she town will
present such an improved appearance
that the Losses viii be lost sight e. The
new water works which the town pro-
poses 20 build will be a safeguard
against future conhagretions.
LAND SALE
aN.Al n RcSAfutlNtt IL COmInfeHlOneF,
ffered for sale los acres II land In
OpossUm Hollow" on top OF Clark's
Mountain. owned by W. X. Terrill. IL
Was withdrawn on bid OF six dollars
per acre.
Politics are beginning TO warm up.
both State and Legislative. The best
Informed say Tucker will carry county
by from 20 30 100. The fight between
Williams and Talisierro for the Legisla-
ture Is hot one and neither have a
c'nch at the present time.
The number OF men qualified to vote
In the county, Republicans and Demo
Gratis, at the Tall elections IL about 500
less than last year. Poll taxes were not
paid as formerly OF course this will
make great diiferenc in the vote
THE DROUTH
The farmers are much discou-ag at
the crop prospects. II a deluge OF rain
was - iali Is could not save the corn on
the highlands. The bottom land has
not materially suffered and with rain
VIII make a crop The pastures are
dried up and the cattle kick up dust as
they eat the dry grass. The failure a.
the corn crop means a great loss, as
Orange Ia big corn county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
ORANGE HORSE SHOW

Orange horse show will be held Wed
nesday and Thursday, IEly % and 20.
There are about four hundred entries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29

Decker & Alrich have q Mica lins OF top
buggies, runabouts, spring wagons and
surries. Give thsm q eall 4 you need .
vehicle. Agents tor the Cortland read
cart.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
TWO FINE MULES

VIII be sold Saturday, July 81. at my
anton rooms at IL q. m; ages 2 and 6
years, N. B. Kinsey.
Hiss
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
WARRENTON HORSE SHOW

September LIST and 2nd, 1909.
Entries close Aug. 1. Reduced rates on
railroads. iy29-sI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. Ap-
ply 70 Led. Graves. Attorney. a1-lsom
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-29
LAND SALE

ME. II. DeJarnette, Jr. commissioner,
ftered for sale los acres II laud In
Opossum Hollow" on top OF Clark =
Mountain. owned by W. II. Terrlll IL
Was withdrawn on a bid OF six dollars
Der acre.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-07
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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-07
REDwoop CRY REAL ESTATE
EyTRA sPECIAI,.


A. acres OF land, slightly elevated. having
very wide frontage roads: beautiful oak
and one OF the prettiest groves Of redwood in the
county; neat room cottage, barn and outbuild-
ings; price S10,25O: on easy terms.
The contents OF the cottage. cows, horse and
buggy chickens. etc. representing an actual out
lay Of S3.l6T. can also be purchased II desired
for $1,000. As owner goes east for an indefinite
period this month be desired TO sell before the
18th inst: If not sold viii be Withdrawn from
the market and closed up. and you will then
lose chance for good snap; take our tip and
get busy