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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-08-10
Literal Ala.

$50 you make your wife do ali the
carving at dinnerT
"Surel Isn't it wife's duty to be a
helpmeet T'-Baltimore American.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-08-10
The Burlington and Bristol Steamboat
and Ferry Company

Schedule in effect $40 a. m, June 18th. 1903.
Subject to change
Daily, except Saturday and Sundays.
LEAVE BRISTOL FOR BURLINGTON.
$40, 800, 600, 1000. 1O.4O, Ills a. M, 1880.
100, $50. $50, 4.30, $50, 640 TO p. M
LEAVE BURLINGTON FOR BRISTOL.
$50, $50, $50, 1920, .0O. llSs M. LOO, 200,
800, 40, 500, $50, $50, 7.S0, p. M
LEAVE BRISTOL SATURDAYS.
$40, 500, $780, I0O0 10.4O lll5 a. M, 1890, l.80,
go, 800, $40, 49, 500 $40, $40, 7.40. p. m.
LEAVE BURLINGTON SATURDAYS
a5O, $50, $780, 1870, 1l.OO, 1l3O, m. LOO, zoo,
$40. $40. 400, 4.40, $40, $50, $50 $50, p M
LEAVE BRISTOL SUNDAYS.
500 e.0O 1000, l040 Ills, a. 1890, I.3O, 20.
800, 3.4O, 40. 500, $40. $40, 7.20, 500, p. m
LEAVE BURLINGTON SUNDAYS
$50, $780, 10. 20, HOO, $780, a. Loo, zoo, 24O,
$40, 400, 4.4O, $40, $50. $50, TAO, $40, p. M
NOTEs-Read Carefully
During the month of August, on Saturday.
and Sundays the ferry boat will leave Bristol
at $40, $50 and 1880. p. m. and Will leave Bur
ungtOn at 800. 1000 and 1910, p. Nj.
on August Slst, the 1000 o'clock morning
trip from Bristol will be withdrawn, ana the
boat will leave at $40 A. M.
The boat for the performances In the Audi
torium Will leave Bristol at TAO p. M, return
ing will leave Burlington twenty minutes
after the performances.
No trips VIII be guaranteed in foggy
weather
Secretary. Treasure r and General Manager.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-08-10
ouasr RECOMMENDATIONS.

No weather is Ill If the wind be sHll.
Spanish Proverb.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-08-10

''r' Stops only on signal or notice to Agent
gers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
FISHERIES REPORT
Oyster Industry Depressed.

The report of the State Fish Com
mission submitted to the governor by
Commissioner w. Med. Lee shows that
the net profits to the State last year
were S36, 1T. ~, and that this is one of
the most depressing years in the history
of the industry.
Out of the annual appropriation OF
S45, 900 to the board, the commissioner
says he will be able to return 50, wv.
From the fund to buy new boats, $50,
600. the commissioner says he will be
able to return one-half the approprla-
ton.
The report shows that there are more
oysters this year, and that they are
larger and of better flavor. Total col
lections have been 1929, 06l, leaving q
profit to the State of Sl97, 554.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
DELEGATES TO
GOOD ROADS MEETING

A meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the Good Roads Association was
held Friday night. A number of bills
were approved and routine business
transacted.
Col. E. D. Cole, the president, was
authorized to appoint ten delegates
from the membership of the associa-
ton to the State Good Roads meeting IN
Richmond Dec. 9th and 10th.
Col. Cole has appointed the following:
Capt. NJ. B. Rowe, Messrs. Henry war
den, T. II. Harris. f. w. Carter, W.
|. Brannan, A. P. Rowe, c. w. Jones.
Geo. H. Morrison, c. r. Coleman, &.
T. Boulware. Col. Cole is a delegate
by virtue of his position as president OF
the association.
The meeting is an important one and
it is expected that the entire delega-
ton will attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07

turn home, her money, 5000, which
was taken in charge by the authorities
for safe keeping, was turned over to
Sergeant Chichester and he bought her
railroad ticket out of the money and the
balance was returned to her after the
arrival in Fredericksburg.
On the train Hunter became COM
municative and told Chichester that he
had committed the burglary at Hunter s
Island on Thanksgiving night about II
O'Clock. That while he was dong II
Alexander Brown stood watch at this
end of the bridge; that after the booty
was taken he brought it to his home,
went in the back way and secreted 1t in
his room. On arrival of train here at
$50 p. M, Hunter was taken by Ser
geant Chichester 10 Hunters home,
Miss Blackwell being in the car
riagc with them, and the stolen articles
recovered. Everything was intact as
described in this paper heretofore. The
articles were put in the carriage and
taken to the mayors Office where
Magistrate Lawrence Perry was walt
ING 10 hold a commission of lunacy at
the request of Hunters counsel. Act
ing Commonwealth Attorney +. NJ:
Chichester represented the State, and
Messrs +. w. Carter and Charles ID.
Foster the accused. Immediately Miss
Blackwell was given back her money,
S73. 75 and she went to her home IN
Stafford. Magistrate Perry had issued
a call for commission Of lunacy to be
held at 8 O'Clock. Drs. Pratt and Bar
ney had been summoned to hold SAID
commission with DR.. S. l.. Scott and I.
O. Towes as witnesses. All were pres
ent. Attorney +. NJ. Chichester for the
Commonwealth stated that the charge
was one of felony and that Magistrate
Perry had no jurisdiction in the case.
After argument by Messrs. Chichester
Carter and Foster, Magistrate Perry de-
cided he had no jurisdiction to hold a
commission Of lunacy in the case and
dismissed the proceedings.
Hunter was taken to jan, ana on
Sunday morning Sergeant Chichester
was served with papers making appli-
cation for commission Of lunacy before
Judge J. T. Goodrich Monday at Up. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
ROBBERY
SiIverware and Other Articles Taken
From Residence on Hunters Island.

John Hunter, son Of Mr.. Geo. l..
Hunter. of this city, was charged by
Alexander Brown, now in Jail, with be-
ing implicated in taking a bicycle IN
front of the opera house, owned by w.
C. O'Donnell, Jr., Thursday night.
Sergeant Chichester went to the home
of Hunter Friday night to summon him
to court, but found he was not there.
Later he learned that Hunter had gone
TO Richmond on the 1857 p. m. train,
accompanied by Miss Blackwell, who
lives with Mrs. George Limerick on the
Stafford size of the river.
In the meantime Mr.. c. Sidney Hun
ter and his brother made complaint TO
Sergeant Chichester that some one had
entered the home of Mrs. Sarah Hun
ter. on Hunters Island, and ransacked
two trunks and broken every lock IN the
furniture of the house and scattered
the contents of the trunks, bureaus
etc. over the house; that seal skin
coat of Mrs. Hunters and lot of old
silver were missing. Sergeant Chich-
ester and Officer Stone, in company
with Mr.. Hunter and Mr.. Payne, who
attends to the island farm, went there
about 10 D. m. in an automobile anc
found that entrance had been made
through a sliding window. The i'm
preston made on the officers was tha'
some one familiar with the house haC
done the work and the circumstances OF
the bicycle caused suspicion to be d.
rected to John Hunter. Sergeant
Chichester Immediately communicates
with authorities at Richmond and ask
ed for Hunters arrest. About mid
night he received information tina
Hunter and Miss Blackwell were ar
rested and he left here on the ll:3
traid Saturday to bring them back here
The article above tells what happene'
in Richmond, after the arrival OF tn
couple there Friday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
.AcOoD CITIZEN GONE
Mr.. John II. Myer Succumbs 10
Paralysis.
HAD LONG AND HONORABLE CAREER

Mr.. John Henry Myer, one Of Fred
ericksburg's best citizens, was stricken
with paralysis at his home, on Main
street, Saturday night about 8 O'Clock
and died at an early hour Sunday morn
ing without regaining consciousness,
passing away without struggle and
like child going to sleep, aged IS
years.
The deceased was born in the King
dom of Hanover, Nov. s, 1896. lie
came to the United States as very
young man and settled in Fredericks-
burg over 90 years ago, where he en-
gagged in business on Commerce street.
When the war broke out in 1861 he
enlisted in the 10th Virginia regiment
and was captured and imprisoned al
Point Lookout for d long time. when
the war closed he came home and short
ly afterwards engaged in the flour mill
ing business, being the senior member
of the firm of Myer & Brulle IN the
Germania Mills. This business he con-
Quoted successfully until about three
wears ago. when he retired on account
of old age. He was man OF the
strictest integrity, active and progress.
sive in his business life, a member Oh
the Presbyterian church, Mason and
an honored citizen. He was a member
of the CITY Council for over 80 years.
declining to qualify when last elected.
and is the oldest Mason in the city, II
not in the State, being a member OF
No. 4. Lodge here. .r.
Mr.. Myer was widower, his wife
having died many years ago. tie rs
survived by two daughters, Mrs. NJ: r.
Fckenrode and Miss Annie Myer; four
grandchildren and one great grandchlld.
Funeral services were held from the
PRESBYTERIAN church Monday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. conducted by his pastor,
Rev. J. II. Henderlite. lnterment in
the family lot in the City Cemetery.
The pallbearers We're:
Active Messrs. William Bernard, I.
W. Jones, d. w. Scott, w. A. Null
len. DR.. II. NJ. Eckenrode and Samuel
Honorary Messrs. J. W. Adams,
w. H. Hurkamp, w. f. Bell, DR.: j.
N. Barney. VIM. Scott, B. +. Willis
Isaac Hirsh. Ex-Mayor T. P. Wallace.
Rev. DR.. T. S. Dunaway, R. T. Knox
DR.. S. L. Scott, Capt. 5. j.: quinn
Prof. S. W. Somerville, K. {. Beale,
r. f. Bozel and d. S. Russell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
ORANGE
New Buildings at Rhoadesyille Special
Sermon For Z. o. S. Of A.-Fined For
Violating Local Option Law Marri-
age. Etc.

KNOXVILLE, Va. Dec. 4, 1909.
Mrs. Robert Waugh, whose serious
illness was noted several weeks ago, Is
convalescent. much to the Joy oil
many relatives and friends.
Mr.. Fred 5. Thayer, of Rhoadesvllle,
is building a handsome residence, which
with his family he will occupy IN the
near future.
Rev. Mr.. Szer and family are now
residents of Rhoadesville. having re-
Gently purchased the residence and lot
of Mr.. Fred S. Thayer at a handsome
price.
Mr.. J. J. Mann is having.constructed
very comfortable residence at
Rhoadesvile. which will soon be ready
for occupancy.
Altogether this thriving and prosper
Gus hamlet is enjoying quite building
boom.
On the second Sunday in this month
Rev. John T. Allen. the pastor, Will
preach a special sermon in the Bethle-
hem NJ. +. Church to Washington
Camp. No. 81, p. o. S. Of A, which
will attend the church in a body IN full
regalia. This growing camp now has a
membership of So, and limitations at
every meeting Of the camp, which oc--
ours in their hall here on the first and
third Wednesday nights of each month.
Mr.. Lewis Hopkins and Miss Mary
Lancaster, both Of this county, were
united in the bonds Of marriage at
Orange. Va, on Wednesday last;
Mrs. Mamie Lee, charged with sell
ing intoxicating liquor, who resides
near this place. was before Justice w.
Az Camper for trial a few days
ago. She pleaded guilty and
was fined $50 and costs and put under a
bond of $500 for future good conduct.
Other violators of the law in this local
option territory are shaking IN their
Y Y. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
BAPTIST CHURCH
To Contribute to Endowment For
Theological Seminary-Mr. Chesiey
Gives 1000.

Two large and deeply interested con
greeations greeted Rev. /. I. haze ~
| D.. at the Baptist church SUNDAY
morning and night. lie came mere a.
the representative of the Baptist sem
mary at Louisville, KY. to endeavor &c
raise the amount allotted to the Fred
ericksburg church for the S6OO'oOO ad
ditional endowment of the seminary
Virginia's quota being $50, OOO.
The claims of the seminary were pre-
sented in his morning address, whlcf
was able and convincing, and II the
subscription had been taken at tha'
time it would probably have been as &c
amount in keeping with the me en1r'
of the speaker. In consequence oil tht
near approach of Christmas, however
il was thought best TO postpone the
collection until the third Sunday III
January. when it will be taken.
The fredericksburg Baptist church
Is a firm supporter of the seminary
and has heretofore made II spienulo
donations. This has grown out oil the
fact not only Of its loyalty TO the
Rantist denomination, but because It's
own pastor, Ut. l. .: -,
been an active and influential member
of the board of trustees of the instltu'
ton for the past thirty years. Inns
brings the church here and the seminary
close together. The determination oil
onr people TO respond favorably to TINS
call may be judged from the fact thai
notwithstanding the subscription wa wa
.,,.,.,o,od ono jealous brother and HI:
Wife Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Chesley
sought out the pastor and DR.. Hale and
subscribed $1,000.
DR.. Hale preached at night to Z
crowded audience on the servant W yi.
hid his one talent in the earth. Hl'
sermon was able and exhaustive ant
it appeared to he congregation una Una
when he had finished there was nothing
else left to be said. He was very mucl
pleased with his reception, and wil
probably visit the town again next Jan
uarV.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
MARRIAGES

Vim. Wright, of Fluvanna, and Miss
Buckley, of Louisa, were married by
Rev. J. Q. Rhoads in Louisa Wednes-
day.
Clinton Douglas and Miss Ida Lucille,
daughter of j. B. Hamm, both of the
Barboursville neighborhood, were mar
ried last Wednesday.
Clifford Kelly and Miss Irene Clar k,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs K. A. Clark,
both of Northumberland county, were
married at the home of the bride Wed
nesday night, Rev. F. W. ClaybrooS
officiating.
A double marriage took place at Ho
tel Coleman, Orange, Wednesday, Rev
A. ]. Harlow officiating. The prlnci
pals were w. B. Dempsey and Mis-:
Gertrude L. Smith, Of Burr Hill; Lewis
Hopkins and Miss Mary V. Lancaster
of near Rhoadesville.
Malcolm V. Mcfarland, Of Reedville
and Miss Nena o. Carter were marrie'
at the home of the brides mother, Mrs
ii. M. McCarty, of Lyells, Richmon'
county. Tuesday, by DIR. G. w. Beal
assisted by Rev. Starke Jett Mr.
and Mrs. Mcfarland left for Magyar
and other points.
DR.. w. P. Jones, son of Common
wealth's Attorney T. G. Jones, of Mid
dlesex. and Miss Carrie Gayle, daugh
ter of Rev. r. F. Gayle, were Marie
at the home of the brides parents j
Urbanna a few evenings ago, tn
brides father officiating. DR.. and Mrs
Homes will reside at Urbanna.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Mr.. LEE CONFIDENT
Head OF Fish Commission Pays No
Attention To Rumor

81 have no reason to doubt my re-
appointment, said Chairman W. Nc
Donald Lee, Of the State Fish Com
mission, last night. 81 expect to fill the
office again. The rumor that | was
scheduled to be dropped doubtless arose
in the mind Of some person to whom
the wish was father to the thuoght.
'In any case, Colonel Sale would not
oppose me, for our personal relations
are too close" continued Mr.. Lee. "As
to my criticisms of Judge Mann four
years ago, that matter has long since
been threshed out and is forgotten.
Mr.. Lee appears not in the least dis
turbed over the rumor that he is to be
supplanted. Colonel Sale is quoted as
saying in Norfolk yesterday that he
would not accept the position were !:
rendered him. He intimates, however.
that he might consider the position OF
Adjutant- General. Richmond Times
Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
ELECT OFFICERS

NJ. B. Rowe Command, Spanish War
Veterans. met in the rooms of the
Washington Guards Friday night and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: Commander, J; H. Cole;
Sr. vice commander, X. r. Perry; Jr.
vice commander, w. B. Larkin; chap
lain, L. F. Sthreshley; officer of the
day, W. F. Leacock; officer of the
guard, T. b. Wright; the other officers
are Adjutant A. G. Billingsley, Quar-
termaster E. J. Cain. Capt. NJ. b.
Rowe, for whom the camp is named,
has been appointed an aide on the stan
of Commander in Chief Edward II.
Gibon, of the national command.
After the election Of the officers 2
pleasant time was spent at table OF
refreshments prepared by committee
of which Mr.. w. B. Larkin was chair
man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Elks Hold Interesting Exercises
at Opera House.
ADDRESSES, MUSIC, ETC. ETC

The opera house was filled WIN OF
audience Sunday afternoon at o 'clocb
TO witness the memorial service OF
Fredericksburg Lodge No. $40, beneVo
lent and Protective Order OF Elks; Inc
stage was decorated with the coiors OF
the order. On the left of the stage were
seven chairs heavily draped IN Grape
in front Of each was an electric hght'
In the center and front was stand,
around which were entwlned the ma,
tional colors and on top the hea9 aho
antlers of an elk, the emblem OF the
order e.,
The officers of the lodge filed on tht
STAGE. taking their respective positions
and accompanied by the orator OF inc
evening, Hon. S. L: Kelley, OF klch-
mond. and Rev. II. II. Barber VINO wac
TO deliver the eulogy on the seven 9e'
ceased members Messrs. Eugene bode'
p a Rrulle. Michael Long, Z. r.
Massey 6. s. CABOT. E.W. Mills and I. W.
Fullerton. Exalted Ruler K. Emmett
smith called the lodge to order, ano
Secretary A. q. Billingsley called the
names Of the departed brethren ~.
Mrs j b. Proctor sang The Vacant
Chair" with Messrs. l.. Woodlng, W.
r. Smith, A. Woodnig and h. A. Solar
Joining in the chorus, The lodge was
then formally opened, the sign OF sorrow
given. the opening ode sung by me
lodge and prayer by chaplain: Dr. >. y.
Thompson. "Sleep Thy Last Sleep, was "a
sung by Messrs. l.. Wooding, W; l.
smith, A. Wooding and Z. A. Solan;
Hon. S. l.. Kelley delivered a general
eulogy. remarkable for its beauty OF
thought and language, in which the
four tenets of the order charity JUSTICE
brotherly love and fidelity we're ,2or-
trayed. He gave a history OF the 9 Ir
its origin and progress. His address
was listened to with rapt attention
A choir composed of Mrs. Proctor
Mrs. r. A. Solan, Mrs. Boddis and MISS
Bervl Barber. Messrs. Solan, A. Wood
ing. Smith. and L. Woodng, sang
Praise Ye The Father. Then Kew; II.
II, Barber delivered touching eulogy
of the departed brethren. The choir
sang Lead. Kindly Light. The lodge
was formally closed, the doXology sung
the benediction by Rev. II. II. Barber
and the memorial service was over =,
Messrs. A. G. Billlngsley, l. NJ.
Larkin. and Jake Goldsmith were the
memorial committee of arrangements
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
BANKER BROWNS WHILE HUNTING

r. Henry Lynn, formerly of Lees
burg. president of the American Nation
al Bank. met death while duckng on
the Susquehanna flats, ten miles from
Havre de Grace, Friday. Mr. Lynn
was occupying a sink box. Afterward
il was discovered that Mr. Lynn was
not in the sink box. Investigation
showed that the box had a hole in the
end, apparently made by a gunshot.
1t is believed that Mr. Lynn 5 gun
was accidentally discharged, blowing
the hole in the sink box, and that the
recoil, received perhaps in his abdomen,
made it impossible for him to call for
help, which was within easy reach.
The weight of his body dragged the
sink box down and filled it with water.
The body was recovered and sent to
Leesburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
FOR BENEFIT OF AID SOCIETY

A supper was given by the Ladies
Aid Society of the Presbyterian church
Friday night in the social rooms in the
basement of the church building. The
tables were set by six o'clock, and from
that hour until nine there was steady
stream Of patrons.
A substantial supper of fried oysters.
chicken salad and other accessories
was served, ice cream, cake and candy
being also on sale. A good sum OF
money was realized for the treasury OF
the society.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
j. K. S0UTHER
A SUICIDE
Rich Artist Shot himself As Vile
Called Him.
Ne FORMERLY RESIDED HERE
He Wrote That He Had Lost Money in
a Business Deal.

When Mrs. John K. Souther raped
on her husbands door in the Gra1ton
flats. Washington, Sunday about ii
o'clock, the answer she received was
the sound of a shot which ended the
mans life.
Mr.. Souther was an amateur land
scane artist of wealth. He took his
life on account of worries which his
wife declares wereltrlvial.
The possessor of fine summer home
on Long Island, Mr.. Souther was &C
customed to spend his winters IN
Washington. .e1 L..
three small children, spent the summer
in New York State. Returning TO
Washington week ago he obtained a
suite at the Grafton. Sunday ne sent
Mrs. Souther and the children LOT
walk. They returned to the hotel ABOUT
II o'clock. Going to the rooms they
found the doors locked.
Mrs. Souther called to her husband.
After a moment of silence the waiting
woman and children heard mutiied
shot which alarmed them;
Mrs Sonther tainted Hotel employees
broke down the door. There on the
foor. in his death agonies, lay Mr..
Souther. A smoking pistol was IN ms
his hand and blood streamed from his
mouth. He died before aid could reach
him. ,h;ot
A note was found in the room IN when
Mr. Souther left message to his wife,
telling her that she would be better OH
without him; that he had failed IN
business deal, and he asked that ms
body be cremated. -,
Mrs. Souther is Frustrated by th'
death of her husband.
The artist was 80 years old. He tooE
nm his art work few years ago: be
inc of Independent income, he MAINTAIN
ed no studio, but amused himself pant
ing landscapes and the public buildings
of Washington. -
Mr.. Souther was an adopted son o
the late Judge Henry Souther, who re
sided in this city a number OF years
and died here suddenly.
Mr.. Souther married Miss Mary lay
loe, daughter of Mrs. Della Tayloe, II
this city, some years ago.
The remains of Mr.. Souther will D'
brought here Tuesday on the ] % p. m
train. Services will be held at thu
grave. Interment in Tayloe lot in tn
City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
BROUGHT BACK
Hunter Confesses to RObbinS
Residence.
THE STOLEN ARTICLES RECOVERED
Counsel Try to Have Commission OF
Lunacy Held.

Sergeant j. Conway Chichester re-
turned from Richmond Saturday night,
bringing with him John Hunter and
Miss Lucy Blackwell. On the arrival
of Sergeant Chichester in Richmond he
went to police headquarters and had a
conference with Chief Werner, of police,
and Chief Mcmahon, of detectives. he
presented his warrant for arrest OF
Hunter, there being nothing Miss Black
well, and went with an officer TO Tue
city iail and took charge of him. Miss
Blackwell was seated in the private Of
ace of Detective Mcmahon.
Both Hunter and Miss Blackwell were
taken 10 Elba Station and put on the
train. Miss Blackwell desiring TO re
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
TO MAKE FIGHT

Rev. J. ID. McAllister, one of the
field secretaries of State Antisaloon
league. is authority for statement that
the temperance forces are to MAKE a
determined fight at the approaching
session of the Generald Assembly to
have passed bill giving the people OF
the State a chance to vote on State
wide prohibition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Mr.. HYMNS FUNERAL

The body of r. II. Lynn, president of
American National Bank, Washington,
who accidentally met death by drown
ing in the Susquehanna flats, near Havre
de Grace, Md, Sunday, arrived Satur-
day in Leesburg, his former home.
Services were conducted at st. James
Episcopal church by Rev. K. II. Burk-
hart. Burial Sunday in the old Lees
burg cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
MAJOR {. r. MORGAN DEAD

Major Evans F. Morgan, superin.
tendent Of the State Penitentiary, died
Saturday night, aged AZ.
In prison affairs he was recognized as
a man of more than usual ability. For
a number of years he had been active
as a member of the American Prison
Association.
He is survived by his widow, four
children, two brothers and three sisters,
ne of whom is Mrs. James McMana-
way. of Bowling Green.