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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-31
Examined by Committee Sc.
Iected by the Democratic
Campaign Managers.
HOPE TO QUIET DOUBTS
ALSO THAT THE MATTER WILL
NOT CAUSE FURTHER DISCUS.
SION AMONG THE VOTERS OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND.

That the question Of Pettis Reds
labor record has been Causing much
disquietude among his managers was
made evident yesterday afternoon by
the publication in the Item of an ex.
animation which was made by four
men selected by the campaign man
ayers OF Reid's candidacy
Mr.. Johnson. democratic member of
the board of works came in the Pal.
ladium office as the paper was going
to press with an agitated expression
and asked that it be published. He
said that there was doubt in the popu.
lar mind as to Reds labor record
and that 1t was hoped that this inves.
tigatlon by the committee selected bv
the democrats would silence the mat.
ter.
Managers Select Committee.
The report as follows is as publish.
ed in the Item:
The following action has been TAX
en- by the democratic leaders, looking
~ 'hC NoIlSCtlOu CI tue reports That
have been circulated regarding Mr.
Reds relations with the men in his
fence factory. The documents below
speak for themselves, and will doubt.
less do much to settle this particular
campaign story:
Office Of Democratic City Committee.
Richmond. Ind. Oct 80. 1909.
Messrs. George H. KnoIlenberg, Ray
Robinson, John NJ. Lontz and Reece
Marlatt
observation-disclosures having been
somewhat persistently circulated to
the effect that Pettis A. Reid, our can
didate for mayor, has been harsh to-
ward his employees and that he has
not paid them fair wages, for the kind
or work done; and our committee as
we'll as our candidate, being anxious
that the exact truth shall be known
in these matters, we earnestly request
you gentlemen( two being republicans
and two democrats) to act as a non
partisan committee, to investigate the
truth or falsity of these rumors, and
furnish the committee and the public
OF Richmond with the exact facts In
the case.
CLIFFORD W. CALDWELL.
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Entered at Richmond. Indiana. post
office as second class mail matter.
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Councilman, Second Ward
JESSE J. EVANS
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Councilman, Fourth Ward
WILLIAM II. BARTEL, JR.
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REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.

Councilman, First Ward
ALPH'ONS WEISHt UPT
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Mone The important thing details which recte
things spirit boosting This
Richmond
solder
and based land
solder
willing towns
and
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The booklet published Mones Committee
speaking of this
about it
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Councilman, Third Ward
H. II. ENGLEBERT
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They Moines
Three hundred
doing
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Councilman, Fifth Ward
E. e. KING
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the last three the
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
THE TAYLOE-L0VE NUPTIALS

\ beautiful wedding was solemnized
Tuesday evening, Aug. oath. at 6 o clock.
az ST Mlchaels church, Restertown.
Md, when Mr. Bladen Tasker Tavloe.
OF King George county Va. made Miss
Fannie Love. of Reistertown. Md. his
bride
The church. which is situated on the
ground of Panama Academy. was beau
utully decorated with white flowers.
palms and ferns.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
white silk batiste and lace and entered
the church with Mr.. Chas. s. Rich. who
gave her away. Miss Louise Rich. Of
Rlchleigh, Baltimore county, was maid
Of honor, attired in French batiste and
carried bouquet of white asters. The
ushers were Messrs. Paul Goodwin, of
Blyndon. Md. and F. c. S. Hunter. Of
King George. Va. Mr.. George Ogle
Tayloe, of King George, acted as best
man. Mrs. Jackson Cockey, of Balti-
more county, rendered Lohcngrin' :
march as the professional and Mendle-
sohn's as occasional. Rev. Alexander
Rich, Of Snow Hill. Md, impressively
performed the ceremony. with Revs.
Edward Goodwin, ID. A. Rich. Hilton
). Orrick, in the chance.
The guests from distance were Mrs.
VIM. TaylOe. mother of the groom,
Miss Sophia TaylOe. Misses Resale and
Minnie Smith and Mr.. Barton Mason.
Of King George. Va, Dr. and Mrs.
Maury 1ngle, Miss Bell. Of Baltimore;
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Hedth. Mrs. Alex
andria Wedderburn. Miss Richie. Miss
| Hyland. Mr. and Mrs Russell Thomas.
of Washington, MIR and Mrs. Joe Hill.
Miss Trimmed, Miss Coleburn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Stewart, Miss Sedwick, Miss
Berry, Miss Hollyday. DR.. Clyde Math-
ews. Mr.. George Mister. DR.. Clyntou
Rich. Miss Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs.
DuBarry. Mr.. and Mrs. J. n Rich anc
! Chas. 5. Rich. Of Baltimore
Many handsome presents were re
ceived. After a wedding trip north,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tayloe will reside il
King George county, where Mr. Taylot
is a prominent young farmer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
HERM0N ASSOCIATION
Judge F.. c. MOncure. of Caroline. Made
President.

The final day. Tuesday. of the eighth
session of the Hermon Baptist Associs-
ton held at Beulah church. King and
Queen county. was equal to the pre-
cedinR days in attendance. interest
and spiritual showing. The reports ON
laymen's movement. ministers relief
fund. State missions and orphanage.
show that surprising strides have been
made IN the work Of their respective
spheres.
The election Of officers for the asso-
citation resulted as follows: President.
Judge K. c. Moncure; Clerk. f. S.
COghill; Treasurer. J. II. Gwathmey.
At the conclusion of the session Of
the association a vote by rising was
made thanking the church and com
munity for the hOspitable way in which
the delegates had been entertained. In
the evening a special sermon was de
livered by Rev. }. NJ. McManaway. d.
D., of Bowling Green.
Next year the association meets at Sa-
lem church, in Caroline county. Rev.
{. K. Cruikshank is TO preach the an
nuai sermon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
MONUMENT
UNWILLING
Three thousand People at Tap
pahanEOck.
BIG DINNER AND MANY SPEECHES
Especial to The Free Lancet

Nopeclal 10 Inc Free Lance.
Tappahannock. Va. Aug 25. 1909.
Three thousand people are here at
tending the unveiling of the Confeder-
ate monument.
There is much disappointment at the
failure Of Senator Daniel and Governor
Swanson to be present. Each was
scheduled for an address.
The column formed and was headed
by Co. B, Va. Vol, with musicians. In
the line were Confederate veterans.
sons Of veterans, citizens and the Lam
caster county Confederate choir Of uni
formed ladies'.
Capt p. {. Waring was chief mar
shall, with DR.. Warner Lewis and John
NJ. Terrell as assistants.
The veil was drawn by four veterans
and their lady sponsors. A big free
dinner was served in the open air at /
O'Clock.
The speakers Of the day were Hon.
Jas. n. Stubs. Of Gloucester; Gov.
Noel, Of Mississippi; Ex-Gov. A. J.
Montague. Of Richmond: Congressman
w. A. Jones, Of Warsaw; DR.. VIM. S.
Christian, Of Urbanna. and Thos. J.
Downing, Of Lancaster The occasion
IS a great success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
COMING TO OPERA HOUSE

"Graustark, - the play that has held
the undivided attention Of theatregoers
for the past year, will be seen at the
opera house here Monday night, Aug.
Both, dramatized from the novel Of Geo.
Barr McCutcheon. BY such an able
playwright as Geo. d. Baker, il is little
wonder that this bewitching love story
should prove TO be a dramatic sensa-
ton. A cast of exceptional excellence
will interpret the various characters.
Miss Isabel MacGregor as Princess
Yetive. Mr.. Maurice E. Brierre, Jr., as
Grenfall Lorry, and Mr.. J. II. Lewis,
as Baron Dangloss, have rolls that fit
them to a nicely. The scenic produc-
ton is said to be a marvel of stage
mechanism
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
KING GEORGE
Reunion Of The Grymes Family
Personals.

King George Co. Va. Aug. a. 1909
One Of the most delightful events Of
the summer was the reunion last Satur-
day OF the GRIMES family az their Sea~
old home. Mt. Stuart, near the Potomac
river. Mrs. Elizabeth Grymes. the ven
cradle widow of Mr.. George Grvmes
was the specially happy centre of at
traction as her children and grandchil-
dren grouped around ner. showing the
many tender attentions due so noble a
mother The sumptuous dinner was
served in old Virginia style, after which
picture was taken Of Mrs. Grymes
and her sons and daughters, then a
photograph Of her grandchildren who
were present. They were Messrs. W
Deuckla Grymes, Richard NJ. A. Hans
FORD. and George N.Grymes. Mesdames
). Z, Washington. Julia Hanway. Lucy
II. Whitney. Elizabeth Grvnes Wallace
and Miss Kate Grymes. The grand
daughters were Misses Bessie, Hattie
and Dora Hanway. of Bel Air. Mary
land Rosalie and Mary Grymes and
louise Washington; grandsons, William
wallace and Addison Grymes. Mrs
Grymes greatniece and greatnephew
We're also present, Ina Wallace and
Elna Taliaferro, of Washington. ID. c.
The Grymes family had not an been to-
gether before for twenty wears. and
this occasion will not soon be forgotten
Miss Mamie Rogers has recently re-
turned from a visit of month TO rela-
tlves in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Suter, of Sacra-
mento, Cal, are visiting Mrs. Suffers
parents. Mr.. and. Mrs. John Peyton
Washington.
Mrs. Owen Peed and children. of
Washington, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Rogers for the summer.
Mr.. Harry Brooke, of Washington.
was guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ii. T.
Garrett last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Drinkard. of
Charles Co, Md. who have been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Washington.
have returned home.
Mrs. Julia Hanway and daughter. of
Bel AIR. Md, are guests of relatives
here.
Misses Sophia Tayloe. Minnie and
Resale Smith left yesterday for
Reisterstown. Md, to attend the
Tayloe-Love nuptuals today.
Messrs. G. Ogle Tayloe and F. c. :
Hunter have gone to Maryland TO at
tend the Tayloe- Love marriage.
DR.. +. T. Arnold spent last week
visiting his daughter. Mrs. Paul Hob
day, in Mathews county.
Mr.. w. w. Brown, ACCOMPANIED by
his brother, Mr. J. Fred Brown. of the
Burg, spent several days last week in
Washington and visiting the Luray
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Mason and
little son. Wexford, of Rockville, Md.
are guests this week of Mr.. f. w.
Mason.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
HARRlS0NBURG VOTED WET
Sustains Liquor Traffic by 43 Majority
Out of Vote of IA.

In a quietly conducted but exciting
campaign the liquor men won a victory
at Harrisonburg Tuesday carrying the
town by majority of ~ out Of a vote
Of ia
For the past two weeks the Antisa-
loon League has flooded the local papers
with advertisements, and Field Secre-
tary J. ID. McAllster and +. J. Rich
ardson have been constantly at work
beginning last week with an address by
Rev. James Cannon, J. and winding up
with a whirlwind finish by having Sea
born Wright. Of Rome. Ga, for three
speeches.
The hquormen made quiet campaign.
did not go into the newspapers, but APP
pealed 10 the conservatives and the
business men, and they received the
support of both.
Harrisonburg has only once in its his
tory voted for prohibition, then it tried
It for two years, but on the next cleo
ton reversed its vote While the saloon
men are naturally jubilant, there has
been no demonstrations. There appears
to be no grounds for q contest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
Mr.. ASHBY C0MPLIMENTED
Resolutions BY King George School
Board.

At meeting of the county school
board of King George held at the Court
House Aug. 3. 1909, the following res
.oiutlons were unanimously adopted:
whereas, we have been notified that
Mr.. Jas. Ashby. superintendent of
public instruction. who has served us
for the last four years. has been ap-
pointed TO other territory, therefore.
be II resolved:
That IN the removal of Mr.. Ashby
the schools Of this county have lost an
active, Jealous and efficient officer who
has faithfully and impartially served
them for period of four years. As
Tar as 1t was possible for him TO do so
he was always present aiding in every
good work. Generous. frank and open
hearted, his Christian, genial manner
attracted all who came within the
sphere of his influence. In the school
board he will be sadly missed
Resolved further. That in Kinq
Georges loss Spotsylvania has gained
and we, the school board Of this county
wish him much success in his new field
Resolved also. That these resolution,
he spread upon the minutes Of the coun
y school board and a COPY be sent {,
The Free Lance with the request tina
they be published.
] ID. +. Coakley. Chairman
II. i. Garrett, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26

Mr.. b. F. Cole, who was called here
on account Of the illness Of his mother.
Mrs. Sarah r Cole. has returned u
Washington Mr.. Cole is slightly i'm
proved.
Miss Lueie T. Tansill is spending a
week in Washington. guest of her
brothers family at 81 r. Street. n =
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Howard Mis-
Kate n. DOggett ard Miss Mamie
fieklen leave Tuesday for Atlantic CITY.
Mr.. Leonard Jones. Of Richmond
spent Sunday with friends in Freder.
ieksburg.
The new fence around the fair
grounds has been finished and the
krouhus are being put in condition for
the coming fair.
Miss Julia Stephens. Of Washington.
VINO has been visiting her parents Mr.
and Mrs. II. T. Stephens. near Igo. is
a guest Of her cousin. Miss Susie Powell.
IN fredericksburg.
Mrs. j. r. Bear and children have re-
turned from Augusta county, where
they spent the summer, and are now at
their home on Lewis street.
Mrs. s. w. Thomas and little daugb-
Ter, Bertha. of SpOtsylvania. left Wed
nesday for New Jersey, to visit friends
and relatives for two weeks.
Mrs. w. f. Bradley and daughter.
Miss Susie, returned Tuesday night
from Ocean View. where they have
been spending the summer.
Mr.. F. w. Coleman was at Spotsyl-
vania {. III. Tuesday and Wednesday
on legal business.
Mrs o; w. McGsha has returned
from a visit TO Potomac City. Md
Mr.. c. NJ. Chichester has returned
from business trip 70 Richmond.
Mr.. Lee J. Graves was in Orange
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. L, L. Coghill left Tuesday for
Atlantic City.
Get your exhibits ready for the fair
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
PERSONALS FROM
SP0TSYLvANlA COUNTY
SpotsYlvania Co. Va

Spotsylvania Co. Va. Aug. oath.
Mrs. DIR. Henry Patton and sons.
William and Gordon, of HARDWOOD, Stat
ford Co., are on a two months visit "a
her parents in Grafton, w. Va.
Mrs. Sarah A. Stephens, of Fal-
mouth, is visiting her brother, Mr.
Madison Courtney, in Spotsylvania.
Mr. Absalom McGhee, Of the county.
is still in a critical condition.
Miss Mary Nash. sister Of Mrs. II. E.
Cammack, Of Spotsylvania, is on a
pleasant visit TO her aunt, Mrs. Perkins.
of Richmond. She is accompanied by
her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Ryland Pritchett
have returned home from a week s visit
TO Mr.. Joseph Johnson, near Broken
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Southall. of
Charles City County. are visitors at the
home Of Mr.. J. b. Faulkner in the
county.
Mrs. S. P. Walker, of Baltimore. is
visiting relatives in the county.
Mrs. Marshall Decker, of Orange, is
visiting her sisters, Mrs, VIM. T. john
son and Mrs. VIM. ]. Butzner, in the
county.
Miss Ella V. Kicker, of Baltimore. is
visiting her brother. Mr.. NJ. NJ. Kicker.
in Spotsylvania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
ORDER OF ST. LUKE IN SESSION HERE

The Supreme Grand Council l. o. of
st. Luke opened its 45th annual session
at 10 a. m. Tuesday in Shiloh church
told site), Mrs. Lizzie X. Smith, r. w.
grand chief, Mrs. Belle Christian, grand
secretary. The body was welcomed by
$. A. Brown. Mayor II. Lewis Wallace
was introduced and made pleasing ad-
dress, welcoming the delegation to the
city IN behalf of the citizens, and spoke
of his abiding interest in the colcred
people of fredericksburg. Rev. w. II.
Stokes, of Richmond, responded in a
most feeling and impressive manner.
There are about $50 delegates pres
ent. The sessions will continue for
three DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
VIRGINIA NEWS

Capt NJ. S. Gleason, aged so, former
proprietor of Hotel Gleason, Charlottes-
vile, died of pneumonia Sunday at his
suburban home. near Jefferson Park
Hotel.
Twelve thousand checks aggregating
three hundred and twenty-five thous-
sand dollars for pensions will be mailed
at the end of this month by Auditor
Marye.
A deal in real estate was completed
in Richmond whereby So feet directly
in front of Murphy's Hotel. Eighth and
Broad streets, were sold for eighty-six
thousand dollars. Five stores Of four
stories each will be built.
We have received an invitation to the
State Fair at Richmond from Oct. 4th
to 9Th. The preparations for the fair
are on a large scale and the coming ex-
hibition, it is expected, will be the
largest held this year in the south. The
premiums aggregate $40, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
FREDERICKSBURG BOY LOSES
BY FIRE IN NEW JERSEY

Fire destroyed few evenings ago
the handsome gymnasium AT the famo1s
Physical Culture City, Spotswood, N.
j. The New Brunswick IN. j. News
says:
Professor Leland Rowe is the great
est loser by the fire. He conducted a
school for the teaching of physical cul-
ture. and lost large amount of money,
and the entire furnishings of his pri-
vate office, including his mail CORE
spondenee. -
Professor Rowe is a son of Capt. NJ .
Il. Rowe, of this city. His many friends
here will regret to hear of his misfor-
tune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
Mr.. WALTER COTTON
He Left King George a Poor Man and
After "a Years Comes Back a Million
aire.

He Left King George a Poor Man and
After "a Years Comes Back a Million.
aire.
Mr.. Walter Cotton, OF Stratford.
Texas. has been in Virginia for the
past two weeks visiting his relatives.
hon; II. i. Garrett, Of King George.
and Mr.. r. {. Ninde. OF this city.
Mr.. Cotton is a King George man and
lett there a comparatively poor man q
years ago. He comes back with more
than million of dollars. His wife.
who was Miss Stone. of Maryland.
died and he left King George and went
TO Texas, leaving two daughters in
Maryland. He received a grant Of a
tract of land and with what money he
had he bought a bunch of cattle. For
II months ne hardly saw man. He
named the farm Stratford, after Lees
birthplace on the Potomac. i'm West
moreland county.
In the course of a few years. and
with the aid of five men who had be
come neighbors. he had the county seat
moved on his farm and established the
town of Stratford. Some years later a
railroad was built and by his efforts in
acquiring rights Of ways it came
through his town. Then he made much
money. The town began TO grow and
he gave the original deed for every
piece of property sold. The town is
prettily laid out and has a population of
about 5000 people. II has a number
of business enterprises. handsome de
pot. two banks of a capital of $50, 600
each, three churches, good school build
ings and all that it takes to make a
prosperous town.
Mr.. Ninde is named for Mr.. Cotton.
While here Mr.. Cotton renewed the
acquaintance of the friends of his
younger days. among them Mrs. G.. w.
Shepherd, Sr.. and left Monday for
Maryland TO visit his daughter and
granddaughter. He never remarked
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
MISS KENNEDY KILLED
Runaway Accident in Louisa Proves
Fatal.

Mrs. J. II. Kennedy and daughter.
Miss Mary, were returning from visit
10 friends near Cuckoo, Louisa county.
Miss Kennedy was driving a gentle
horse at moderate speed, when a team
of mules, belonging to r. ID. Taylor.
following them, took fright from some
unknown cause, ran into their buggy,
throwing them out and instantly killing
Miss Mary. while Mrs. Kennedy
escaped unhurt.
Miss Kennedy was the eldest daugh-
ter of J. H. Kennedy, of Louisa Co. She
had attended the State Normal School
at Farmville and expected soon to re-
turn to take up her studies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
A MORNING MARRIAGE
Miss Mary b. Simpson the Bride of Mr..
{. A. Crawford.

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized Tuesday morning at ; O'Clock at
ST Mary's Catholic church in this city.
when Miss Mary Barry Simpson, daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. James p. Simpson.
Of Stafford, and Mr. Chas A. Crawford.
OF Terre Haute, Ind. were united in
matrimony. Rev Father Chas. Perrig
performed the ceremony. Miss Lula
Simpson, sister of the bride, was the
maid of honor and Mr.. Frank Craw-
ford. brother Of the groom. was best
man.
The wedding was witnessed by a
large assemblage of friends of the
couple. The bride and groom left on
the 1929 train for Atlantic CITY, where
they will spend some time before going
10 their home in Terre Haute. Ind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
DEMONSTRATIONS

OF Security Belt Buckles and the Globe
Clothes Sprinkler at CIV. Jones Store
The buckles are thoroughly practical
and positively the only belt buckle made
that holds the skirt, shirtwaist and belt
together without pins and without sew
ing. Worn with any style betting and
can be quickly changed from belt TO belt
The sprinkler is the best article ever
made for sprinkling clothes TO iron.
See also the Duchess waist and skirt
holder for the back.
Come quickly, as our demonstration
has but a short time to remain with US.
c. w. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
MARSHALL-TiMM MS

Miss Mamie Quinton Timms and Mr.
Willie Edward Marshall were quietly
married Tuesday evening at 8 :30o'clock
at Trinity rectory, by Rev. II. II. Bar
Der. Mr.. and Mrs Marshall left on the
500 train for Richmond and Peters
burg. The bride and groom are both
very popular and they have the best
wishes for happy married life by their
MANY friends
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
MEETING OF FREDERICKSBURG
GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION

A meeting Of the fredericksburg
Good Roads Association has been called
for Friday night. August 9th. at <
o clock at the courthouse in this city.
IL is understood that important meas
ures will be discussed and some impor-
tant steps taken for road Improvement.
Every member is earnestly requested
10 be present, and those who are not
members and are interested in the
good roads movement are cordially in
yited to attend and hand in their names
for membership
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
CORN PRIZES At FAIR
Don forget the splendid corn prizes
at the fair. They are as follows:
Al-urr-r- COM.
UP FOR SELLING WHISKEY

Edward n. Turner and Emmett FL
lot were before Mayor T. ID. CoghilI. of
Bowling Green. Tuesday. charged with
selling whiskey.
Turner was fined $50, and in default
Of the fine was committed TO iail. Ell
llot's case was continued 10 Aug. Slst.
Both boys are minors.
ID. 5. Elliot was charged with deliver
ing whiskey TO minors. His case was
also continued.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
SPOTSYLvANIA STABLE BURNED

The large stable of Absalom Chewn-
ing, at Belmont. was burned Sunday.
with ten tons Of hay. farm implements
and one horse, the property Of a visitor
from Louisa county. The origin of the
hre Is not known. but it is supposed TO
have been accidental. Loss about
81. 300
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-26
WHITE S0x WIN

The Fredericksburg White Sox de-
feated the Merry Widow team from
Washington Tuesday evening at Han
over Park in the second game with this
team, by score of 10 to 8. Bauman
pitched for fredericksburg and Green
for the Merry Widows. Only a small
crowd was present.