The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-25
CURRENT COMMENTS

III the gift comes from haui'i"''' '''N
jeweler, it's all right
Mr.. P. X. Bauman is in the city for
the holidays.
Go TO Kaufman, the jewelers., for
your Xmas presents.
Mr.. c.. ID. Green, the prosperous
merchant at Brooke, was visitor here
Wednesday.
Better select your Xmas presents
now at Kaufman's, the jeweler.
Mr.. Z. A. Groves, of Brooke, was
here Thursday.
Just opened another large new line of
Christmas goods. The T. N. Brent
Store.
Mr.. St. George R. Fitzhugh was in
Washington Thursday.
You may be pretty sure of getting
what you want, if you go to the Norris
store for your Christmas gifts. s25
Main street.
Judge Robert E. Waller, of Spotsyl-
vania, was here Thursday.
Big lot of new millinery opened this
week, new shapes, new ribbons, new
plumes. Don't buy beaver until you
see Lowery's.
There is increased animation on the
streets as Christmas Day approaches.
Big lot collar jabots and fancy goods
Just received at Mrs. ID. +. Smith q
Co.'S. Come early and get some of these
stylish articles.
Mr.. Denny Wright. of Tappahannock.
the well-known baseball pitcher, is
here.
Look to kaufman, the jeweler, for
something different, not fourd else
where. Everything in watches, dia-
monds and jewelry Of the very best at
lowest prices.
Miss Bessie Bell Cannon has re-
turned from visit to friends in Rich
mOnd.
You may have your pick Of this
stores elegant suits. cloaks and turs
cheap now. The T. n. Brent Store.
The right way to give is to give
cheerfully. We can always give a
smile.
Give her a nice watch and chain. 1t
will please and be the reminder Of the
giver for years to come. Kaufman,
the jewelers.. stock is complete IN all
sizes, styles and prices.
Miss Mamie Beale, who has been
quite sick for some time, is somewhat
improved.
Don't wait till the last day nor the
last week. buy now before the big rush,
select from a fresh new stock and get
expert engraving free as poor engrav-
ing ruins any article. The Norris Store.
Miss Lucy Omohundro. Of Westmore-
land county. is guest Of Mrs. Hayes
Beekwith.
Remember your friends this Christ
mas with beautifully finished photo
graph of yourself or family. The DAVIS
Gallery is the place 10 have it made.
Don't delay.
Mr.. J. A. billiard. commissioner in
chancery for Spotsylvania, was avisltor
mere 1HuISOd
If uncertain what to give, 60 to c.
W. Jones and the question will be
quickly solved. Store open every night
until Christmas. Extra bargains every
night.
Supervisor George Lyon and Mr.. S.
H. Evans, of Caroline, were visitors
here Wednesday.
What 81 viii Buy-A gold fountain
pen, scarf pin, gold ring, brooch, lock-
ct, necklace, bracelet, pearl pen or
pencil, chain, charm, clock and many
other useful and appropriate gifts at
Kaufman's, the jeweler.
1t is reported that the Trexler Lum-
Der Co., of Allentown. Pa, will estab-
lish branch here.
Mrs. E. C. Walker and daughter, of
Caroline, have returned from visit to
relatives in Washington.
Miss Fannie NJ. Taylor. of New York,
is here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Arthur Taylor, for Christmas.
Mr.. Jas. Somerville, a student at
Washington and Lee University, at
Lexington, is at his home here for the
holidays
Miss Cora Rowe, who is attending
Mary Baldwin Institute, at Stanton,
is home at "Brompton" for the
holidays.
Mr.. P. H. Hudgins. Of Ontario Vet
erinary College, is spending the holidays
with his father, Mr.. c. II. Hudgins, IN
Spotsylvania.
Jas. Shelton was sworn in as a special
officer at the R., F. & P. K. K. during
the Christmas holidays, which will be
for the next ten days.
Miss Evelyn Crismond is home from
State Normal School at Farmville TO
spend the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. H. F. Crismond.
Miss LilIye Talley has returned from
Farmville and will spend Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
N. Talley, in Spotsyleania.
Mrs. B. F. Graves, of Belmont. will
move to this city on Tuesday and will
reside with her son, Attorney Lee j.
Graves, on Princess Anne 81.
Mr.. Ennis Powell, of King George,
will move 10 Fredericksburg with his
family to reside. He was here We'd
nesday looking for house to rent.
Miss FRITZ Bode arrived home from
school at Wayne, Pa, Wednesday, ac-
companied by Miss Norma Roberts, OF
Baltimore, who will be her guest during
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Breckenridge and
daughters, Misses Helen and Cornelia,
of Pittsburg, Pa, are here, guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Richards, at their
home on Charles street.
Miss Bessie Fitzhugh Ficklen, OF New
Orleans. daughter of the late John K.
Ficklen' who is studying in New York,
is here for Xmas holidays, guest oil
Mrs. James Parke Corbin.
DR.. w. A. Gordon, of Wilderness
was here Thursday to meet his daugh'
ter. Miss Irene Gordon, who Is stu
dent at Woman's College, Richmond
. who will spend Xmas at home.