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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
THE BACKSLIDER
Mr.. GarIand's Appeal TO Wander
Ing christians Another
Packed House.
The SERVICES GROW IN INTEREST

At the Baptist church Wednesday
night Mr. X ID Garland fac-d a crowd
which was limit q only by the capacity
OF tue building liz ~as the greatest
nesting In point oi interest which has
yet been held When thu preacher asked
Tor those who wanted the PRAYERS of the
~ ople To ift their bands. at least fiitv
nan - went up IA all parts 81 the build
ing aud II sent "a thrill through the hearts
OF all when young lady pushed her
way out oil the gallery aud walkei all
the way up To the front To confess her
iaith ia the Christ
The singing was Of high order. Nessrs.
wright and Bullock sang a duet, Though
Tour Sins be rs Scarlet" and the silence
was Intense as they sang Their voices
harmOniEe wonderfully well and the pi-
anist. Mrs Mary Quinn Hicks, knows
Just how to accompany so that the
voices might have fuil opportunity.
"Wednesday night he epoke directly IN
the wandering Christians, whether I'm the
church or out Of the church His text
was found In Proverbs 14:14, The
oacksllder In heart shall be filled with
his own ways" and then proceeded 10
show that the after life OF "A backslider IL
Toll OF wretchedness aud trouble. Soon
or or later, said the speaker. The comes
TO trouble and elen he cited "A pat bette
case OF man, who ia his desire for
money, leit the church and went into the
saloon business, establishing three "a
looms de made a fortune, but the for
sumo soon left him. An Investment failed
nun nre destroyed his property and Ia
Ills later years he saw his fortune gone
and his own son ruined by his own train
Ing The man came back into the church
To weep and sorrow over a wrecked past
de cited another cass Of Baptist
deacon and "A leading official 10 another
church AID business man, who had
fought To retain liquor IN a town There
Were three elections and IL was carried
wet by exactly three votes each cleo
ton and the Baptist deacon finally came
TO him to ask his help to save his own
boy. who had become drunkard, and
Mr.. Garland said he could not help say
ing, whatsoever "A man soweth that
shall he also reap"
he then called on the wanderers to re-
turn. b, cause they bad lost % the Joy OF
their salvation, (2)they We're helpless to
lead souls to Christ, 90 and because
Jesus was interceding for their return.
IL was strong and striking message
aud created a profound impression.
Mr.. Garland will hold services on Sat.
urdsy night. and on Sunday afternoon
tnsre VIII be great meeting for men
only.
THE AFTERNOON MEETING
At $3.50 O'Clock Mr.. Garland met a
large crowd Ia the lecture room of the
church and gave his 3rd Bible reading
and prayer. Those who hear these
services contend that they are the
finest that are held. Mr. Garland Is
especially gifted in thi. work. He will
carry % references in his mind and will
CORRECT your reading Immediately n IL is
not correct. be csx1rnences this after
noon new line, bis Subject being The
Spirit Filled Lille" This will run Tor
eight afternoons, closing with PentecOst
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
UPPER MACH0DOC CREEK
Congressman caiIn Endewoknq to Have n
improved

Judge II. II. l. Chichester is in receipt
OF letter from Congressman c. C Carlin
OF the Sth district, in which ne states:
"On yesterday | succeeced in getting
the River and Harbor Committee to di-
rect examination and surrey of
Upper Marhodoc Greek, in King George
county, with view to later securing an
appropriation for deepening the channel
The Board Of Engineers made a survey
some years ago and reported adversely
on the proposition, the report being as
follows:
Upper Maehodoc Greek, Virginia, il
not worthy of Improvement by the gen
eral government
II hope the people VIII make "a better
showing and that we may be able to get
a better report In such event, | feel con-
fident that can secure an appropriation
for the creek
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
CARD FROM CAPT. ROWE
He Says Use Of Ms Name In Connection With
Mass Meeting In spotsyksnls Was yu
authorised
Feb 4tb, 1909

Feb 4tb, 1909
To The Free Lance:
A friend sent me a copy OF an evening
paper oil Wednesday In which was pub.
fished long article, headed Mass Meet
Ing" for which am 10 NO way responsi-
Bile. For about two minutes Wednes-
day ! talked with Mr. I. II Harris 70
gerding the action of the Board
OF Supervisors Of Spotsylvania 10
ordering a new JAIL for that coun-
ty. but | did not agree to unite
with him or with anyone else 10 calling
a mass meeting for Feb 25th, and wish
to state for the Information OF the public
that my name was used IN that commu-
nication without my authority.
NJ Il Rowe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
COLONIAL MATTRESS CO.
furnishing Bedding for Inauguration Visitors In
Washington

The Colonial Mattress Co. has Just fin
ished it's car load of bedding for use dur
ing the Inauguration and are making
shipment to kann 4 Sous of Washing
ton. The bidding for this business has
been spirited this season and our local
company are fortunate in securing such
a large number of orders. Between this
date and March 4th, s or 10 cars OF bed
ding will be shipped from this factory to
ashington. The merchants of the Cap.
ital are making large preparationsfo for the
Inauguration and fully expect the largest
Gro d ever gathered to attend lite
demonstration
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
SMALL FIRE

The fire alarm was sounded Friday
about 9:45 a. m. caused by slight
blaze In u double-house on Sophia
street, owned by Mr.. VIM. g. Hern-
don, occupied by Margaret Ham in one
end. VIM. II Lewis 10 the other. The
nre started IN kitchen IN a pile of old
rags. The fire fighters with reel and hose
~ere soon ON hand and put the blaze
out The damage was slight. Insured
with A. b. Bolts L Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER

-Four OF the prettiest days OF the year
We're Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. The temperatures were
around 60 at midday add the skies al
most eloudless. Friday morning was
like real spring The Ground Hog be-
levers are puzzled. Some are clinging
ca tenaciously and say wait"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
PHllATHeA CLASS OFFICERS

The Philathea Class OF the Baptis,
Sunday School has elected the fol.
lowing officers: Mrs X A. Williams,
president; Mrs. l. J. Graves, vice presi.
dent; Miss Nsttis Tyler, secretary; Miss
Lucy Pritchett, treasurer; Mrs. h. z.
Willis, teacher; Mrs. N E Tompkins, as
sistant teacher; Miss Gertrude Coghill,
class reporter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
EQUIPMENT FOR SCHOOL BUILDING
School eoxd Appoints COMMITTEES to Confer
With Council.

The City School Board has appointed
hessrs. A. B. Bowering, B. p Willis and
W. l.. Brannan q committee to confer
with the City Council In reference to the
furnishing OF the new school building
and to see that 1t "a properly equipped
as a model school OF its size and preten-
sions shOuld be
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
Mr.. WIN. SULlINCER
AppIontsd Assistant Commissions Of Rsysnl

Mr.. VIM. Sullinger has been appointed
by Commissioner OF Revenue A. b. Bow
ering as assistant commissioner during
the period for assessing personal prop
srty. Mr.. Sullinaer is now calling on
Citizens with the legal forms for assess
ments Tor taxes for 1909.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

Mr.. W. g. Johnson. OF Don, spotsyl
vania. brought his daughter. Mise MaEie
here Wednesday suffering with tonsiliti.
and adenoids. She wac operated on sue
cessfully by DIR. II. Nj. DeJarnette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
REPAIRED SOLDIERS MONUMENT

Mr.. T. III. Musselman has finished the
job OF pointing up the soldiers moDu-
mem 18th cement IN the Confederate
Gem The monument was In bad
copdie as the cement had come out OF
the Iinrs. Mr.. Mussslman has made a
good ID OF the monument.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
TELEPHONE POLES TO Be MoyEr

1t is stated that 10 a short time all the
Bell telephone poles and wires on Main
street aud several OF the side streets will
be removed and that the cable system
will be used. The poles that feed Main
street will be placed on Sophia street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
SUES ADAMS EXPRESS co.

Suit was entered in the Corporation
Court By Capt. X. C. Vance against
Adams Express Co. for injury to ship.
ment OF stock. Damages sued for $50
w. W. Butzner represents plaintiff
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
BIC FIRE AT
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Richmond Called on For Help.
Especial TO The Free Lance }

Richmond, Feb >. 1909
A disastrous fire started I'm Charlottes-
VILE at an early hour this morning. IL
quickly got beyond the control OF the
local force and this city was appealed to
Tor help. A complete company with en-
gine and hook and ladder left for Char
lottesville at O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06

tie described With simple patho-. and Vet
wtn uneon-cipus dramatic power n
uodi"-- husband who had ju-t returned
RON the burial % hi- beloved wife. aud
tnat nisht his littie child crept Ia bid o..-
rid" Thu iather. After "A " hile the iAth.r
heard tina child crying. He asked IN.
trouble. and the child called f,r It's
mother. and then s..id that I, must saw
Its prayers The father got ut of bed
ana the chit put its tead on the father $
Knee and made it's prayer they then
got into the bed and the child Ou' its
hand In the father hand and as ed him
{ hold II And while he held il with
one hand he put out his other hand and
pushed IL upward with the prayer that
God would hold his band while be held
his child's hand II cannot be written
as the -peaker told il. but the effect was
tremendous
~ THE AFTERNOON
Two hundred gsthe-ei at this service
and heard NJ Garland In another OF his
remarkable Bible readings. tie seems to
know the Scripture as few men know IL.
His talk was concerning the spirit-filled
liie aud 10 WAS deeply spiritual aud help
iul. He gets very close 10 Christian people
In this service aud all are urged To come
regardless OF denomination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06
GOOD WORK FOR AN OLD MAN

Beverly Weldon. OF the Wilderness. a
colored man, who last July was 80
years old, cut and scored 20 railroad
ties 10 one day last week. This is full
days work OF a vigorous man OF %
years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-06

Tootsies, Fluffy Minis, Chocolate Kisses
and Nutlets, the new and popular candy
at zoe the pound, at Brannan's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
BAKER FAMILY REUNION.
Remarkable Family Ct Six Sons
6athtr Beneath One Root.

The reunion of the Baker family at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton
Baker, on New Years day to celebrate,
the Tooth anniversary of the birth of
Richard Baker, one of the pioneers of
Eden township, brought together re-
markable family, which were gathered
beneath the same roof for the first time
in p years.
Richard Baker was born on Jan. 1,
1909, and emigrated from Steuben
county, N. Y, to Eden township in 1886,
where he acquired the farm now owned
ed this life Feb. Is, 1889, at the age Of
so years. OF his six sons all are living.
Silas is the eldest aged II, and Richard,
Jr., the youngest aged SO. At one time
the combined weight Of the six sons was
over 1900 pounds. All were present at
the gathering on New Years Day, in
Guiding Silas Baker, of Abilene, Kan,
Frank, of Chicago, Joseph, of Sycamore,
Ralph, Of Leon, Iowa, Richard, Jr., OF
Melmore, and Grattan, of this city
There were also present William and
Guy Baker, sons of Grattan Baker, and
George Stearns, of Republic, a cousin
P. ]. Wilson and Rev. W. B. Slutz, OF
this city, also called during the after.
noon.
One of the features of the enjoyable
occasion Was the reading of beautiful
letter from Mrs. Jane Goss Smith, o.
Eden, Williams county, who came inte
the Baker family in 1S47 and who waf
reared by Mr.. and Mrs. Baker as theil
own child.-Tiffin, Ohio, Daily Adver
tiser.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Exchange National Bank Elects
Officers.

The annual meeting of the stock hold
ers Of the Exchange National Bank, Of
Leon, was held on Tuesday, and an ex-
animation of the business disclosed that
the bank is in a very prosperous condi-
tiOn, the examination committee pass
ing upon all securities and they now
have the cleanest and best lot of paper
of any bank in southern Iowa, all doubt
full and overdue papers having been
withdrawn when change was made in
the ownership of large block of stock
a few months ago, and the stockholders
expressed themselves as highly pleased
with the condition Of the bank under
Cashier Ackeriey's management.
1t was decided to increase the num-
Der of directors from five to seven, and
the old directors, J. P. Hamilton, A. l..
Ackerley, Henry j. Vogt, S. Varga and
DR.. j. w. Wales were all reelected, the
new directors being c. w. Hoffman and
3. G. Monroe.
At the meeting of the board of direct
ers all of the present officers were re-
elected, J. P. Hamilton president, Henry
j. Vogt vice president, A. L. Ackerley
cashier, S. G.. Mitchell and Carl Monroe
assistant cashiers.
Within the past few months the de-
eosits Of the Exchange National have
made big increase being nearly double
what they were and the business is con-
stantly increasing. The future for this
bank looks very bright indeed and it al.
ready enjoys the reputation Of being
enc Of the best financial institutions in
this part of the state.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
A Successful Revival.

Evangelist c. w. Reeder has had
great success in his meeting at the
Baptist church during this week. Over
forty conversions and still the good
work goes on. This is the greatest re-
ligous awakening that our community
has experienced for years.
Evangelist Reeder's congregations
are only measured by the capacity of
the church, many having attended that
could not get into the building to hear
the sermon.
An overflow meeting is arranged for
next Sunday evening should the
weather be favorable and no one need
hesitate to attend as room will be pro.
vided for all that may come.
Every christian should come and by
your presence assist in this great work
that is being accomplished for the good
Of this community. The mems meeting
on last Sunday afternoon was one Of
the best and greatest meetings of men
ever held in this town. The church
was filled to overfiowing. Mr.. Reeder
complemented this congregation on the
general intellectual appearance of his
audience and followed with one of his
Characteristic sermons. The comments
on the sermon by the audience were
highly complimentary to the preacher.
-Udell American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
The Smallpox Situation at Keller
ton.

The smallpox situation in Kellerton
appears to be no worse than it was last
week and is now under control. There
are thirty cases quarantined in town
and a few in the country. DIR. B. Z.
Eiker, member of the State Board of
Health, exa mined twenty three cases
Tuesday and said that all were getting
along nicely. The local board of health
is doing everything possible to stamp
out the disease and the members ask
the cooperation of the people in their
efforts to do so. All persons who we're
known to have chickenpox or smallpox
have been quarantined. Some Of these
had the disease in such mild form that
they were scarcely. sick at all, but it
was thought best to quarantine all of
them and stop, the spread of the disease
as soon as possible School, church and
other public gatnsfings will be discon-
tinued for few weeks, when it is hoped
all kinds of business can be resumed.
Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Eula Bessie Quiett.

Eula Bessie, the second daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. G. Quiett, was born in
Ringgold county, Iowa, May 27, 1891,
and died at the home Of her parents -
miles northeast of Leon on Jan. s, 1909,
aged IL years, months and IL days.
While still quite young she moved
with her parents to Decatur county,
where she has since made her home.
Only few days before her death she
was stricken with appendicitis, and de-
spite everything that medical skill
could do, she was called.
Eula was a beautiful character, much
loved by all who knew her, and was a
student at the Leon High School. Her
modest nature and pleasing manners
made her general favorite. She was a
member of the Leon Christian church,
and as such was faithful and loyal in
every way. She fully enjoyed her re
ligious associations and her Lord. Her
death has cast gloom over the city
and community. Many are the hearts
sorrowipg with the parents and loved
ones.
Funeral services we're conducted
from the Christian church in Leon or
Sunday afternoon, Jan. 10th, the sermon
being by her pastor, Rev. Charles
Arthur Coakwell, and interment being
in the Leon cemetery. Mrs. Chastain's
class in the bible school, of which Eula
was member, formed the chorus, A
great profusion of floral tributes be
spoke the love and esteem in which she
| was held.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
A VERY SUDDEN DEATH
Mrs. Hortense Horner Dies Sudden
iy at Akron, Colorado while En-
route to Boise, Idaho.

Friends in Leon will be shocked to
hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Hor-
tense Horner, which occurred this
Wednesday, morning at Akron, Colora-
do, while she was enroute to her former
home at Boise, Idaho, after visit of
several months in Leon with her
mother, Mrs. Esther Dilsaver and sister,
Mrs. Horace Farquhar. Mrs. Horner
left Leon in company with her two
daughters Esther and Josephine Tues
day morning, to return to their home at
Boise, Idaho, and was in as good health
as usual, although she has not been we'll
for several years. Early this morning a
telegram was received saying she
was dangerously i'll at Akron, Colo
rado, and this was followed by second
message received at II O'clock. saying
she was dead. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Farquhar left on the first train for
Akron, and it is probable that her re-
mains will be brought to Leon for
burial. Only year ago her husband,
S. S. Horner, died at Boise, the result of
accidentally shooting his foot off while
out hunting
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Sankey Gets Busy.

Hon. E. J. Sankey, the democratic
representative from this county, and
one of the best men who ever occupied
a seat in the legislature, wasted no time
in getting in action when the legis-
lature convened Monday, and intro
duced a resolution providing for bust
ness session of the legislature this term,
as we'll as the retrenchment of a num-
Der Of useless employees whose services
are not necessary. Tuesdays Register
and Leader says:
Just before the house in the Thirty
third general assembly adjourned yester-
day noon, Representative Sankey, Of
Decatur county, democrat, who had
the habit in his former service in the
assembly of Offering 2-cent fare and
kindred bills at what his colleagues ap-
parently regarded as inconvenient. if
not inopportune times, proposed reso-
luton requiring the committee on
retrenchment and reform to report "the
necessary number of employees of the
house at the beginning Of this session,
so that unnecessary employees may be
dispensed WITH
The house has a rule known as "Rule
a." 1t is the bane of the active legis-
lator. 1t requires resolutions to lay
over for a day at least. Sankey's reso-
luton is due to come up today, if ne
desires it, and can get Speaker Feely's
eye.
The committee ON retrenchmcnt and
reform consists Of the chairmen of the
committees on judiciary, ways and
means and appropriation of both houses.
The members will not be definitely
known till Thursday.
The Sankey idea is understood to be
that this committee can recommend to
the houses definite and specific pro-
gramme for a business administration
of the clerical and other service of the
legislature.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Death of DR.. 6. w. Baker.

DR.. G. W. Baker, one Of the Oldest
citizens of Decatur county, died at his
home in this city Sunday morning at
the age of 81 years. He had been quite
due to a general breaking down from
the infirmities of old age. He had been
resident of Iowa for about sixty five
years and Of Decatur county for about
tifty-seven years. The funeral will be
held on Thursday afternoon at = o'clock
from the Christian church, being held
until that time in order to allow his
son, James l. Baker, Of ST. John, WASH,
to reach this city, he being expected
here to day. Prior to the public funeral
at the church, private services will be
held at the home. The casket will be
open at the church from to 2 O'Clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Mrs. John W. Chew.

Mary Anna Rilea was born in Brown
county, Ohio, February II, 1910, and
died at her home in Decatur county,
Iowa, January 6, 1909, being 6S years, 10
months and "A days of age. She moved
with her parents to Iowa in 1854, having
resided i'll the same neighborhood IS
years, with the exception Of the last
two years which they lived in Grand
River, Iowa. She was united in mar
riage to John w. Chew, December 20,
1859, and to this union were born six
children, four of whom are living, Had
ley, Lewis, Wesley and Bert, who were
present at the funeral. One daughter
died in infancy and the third son Joseph
preceded his mother to the better world
about nine years ago. She united with
the M. e. church at the age Of II years,
and has lived a consistent Christian life
since. With scarcely struggle she
closed her eyes in that blessed sleep
which knows no awakening. She was a
kind and aiTectionate wife and mother
Her friends were numbered by her ac-
quaintances. And while she has gone
from us her life will continue blessing
and her prayers for those who were
near and dear to her will ever be belr
and comfort in the time of need. She
leaves husband, four sons, seven
grandchildren, four sisters and host
of relatives and friends to mourn thei,
loss while hers is an eternal gain.
precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is still,
A place is vacant In our home
| Which never can be fill d,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-14
Tag Day Receipts.

Last Saturday was tag day in Leon,
the ladies having adopted this method
of raising funds for furnishing tho rest
room at the court house, and nearly
everybody in Leon wore red tag.
The tags were sold at ten cents each
and the total receipts were s56.S5. The
ladies had hoped to raise larger sum
bat were disappointed in the number Of
people from the country who bought
tags, as only few could be induced to
do so, notwithstanding the rest room is
mainly for the ladies' and children from
outside of Leon. However about $40
which was left over from the court
house remonstrance fund has been turn
ed over to the ladies and $40 left from
funds raised to entertain the Third Iowa
last fall, so they have little over $10C
to invest in the furniture for the room