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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
DODGE AND THE IT HREEs USE.
WEI BE GERLs.'' IN 2S e5ss5 .ai,s

Some beautiful effects can BIO pro.
ianced with Chi-Naniel and the pro-
cess is now being used By many
painters who here tofore followed the
slow process OF painting the grain as
wanted. The simple process OF: max 4
ing a mechanical operation that is fer
nearer perfect that the Aand aof m
artist can produce OF tle worl: j has
about done away with the old and more
tedious way. e 81 ,.s Z. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23

A CLASSIFIED ad Stands out .
can always be FOUND in a moment q
time. st 5 Ia s. is Is 4 r. Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23

.'FETI I. 7fF5st al a@ q E G Il.
"Yot / are nt lilie1y lpolanE chan
said the glIh7tonE sued prppris rSpf the
summer hotel, ..an.l u ere are lots Of
pretty girls around here: mot!
spend yonr time love maxi lnE
II may ! responaed the foung ssalcs-
man on vacation. but there is Just
one thing Il wish To impress upon your
mind. z N
And wat IL that ~
SS II am not one sot those ciiars who
would rather make love than eat -
Chicago News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results.
; st. Louis 9: philadelphia G.
Cleveland ]: Boston ..
Detroit s; Washington ..
Chicago-New York-Itain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
FOR SALE

\ 5000 Krell player piano will be Of:
fered for sale to highest bidder I'M
front OF Courthouse Saturday after
noon A chance to get agood piano
alta bargain. 4! It
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
tWlLLsttH 4. MAElDEVGLL EsAs PROF..
UDstlNffn.GlREst
"
greatly pleased with the goods exhibit
ed. Miss Reba Wilson. Of I,arke:s.
burg, is at the head of the cstablish-

incnt. 81 n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
APPLICATION FOR 4 !.
LIQUOR LICENSES

To Whom, it May Concern:
Z Notice Is hereby given by the under
signed that the following namel per.
sons have fled in the office OF the
Clerk OF the County Court OF Marion
county, West Virginia. their respective
applications for a State license to sell.
offer and expose for sale spirituous
liquors, wine, porter. ale. beer and
drinks of a like nature at retail for the
license year commencing July LIST. 1909,
as required by section u Of chapter So
OF the Acts of the Regular Session Of
the Legislature, 1907, which notice
contains the names OF all such appli--
.cants. their respective residences, and
the places for which said applications
for such licenses are made. to-wIt:
j. Frank NJ. Murphy, residence
Fairmont. Marion county, West $tVir-;
ginia, at his place of business. No. 237
Madison street, in tho City OF Fair
mont, Marion county, West Virginia.
q. George H. Nelson. residence
Fairmont. Marion county. West Vir-
glnin, at his place of business in the
Kenyon Hotel Building, In the City Of
Fairmont, Marion colinty, West Vir-
ginia: ". 81
3.5sf !. j. Parks. resident Fainmont.
Marion county. West Virginia, at his
place of business, No. 32s Adams
street, in the City of Fairmont. Marion
county, West Virginia. I: y
4. John Franklin Conaway, resi-
dence FaIrmont. Marion county, West
Virginia, at his place Of business In Tho
Watson Hotel Building, on the corner
OF Adams and Madison streets, in the
City OF Fairn1ont, Marion county West
Virginia SSH Il & AZ. ;35.SS b }5i.
I'M s. al e. Shaw. residence Fairmont,
Marion county. West Virginia. at his
Mace OF! business In the MARLEY Hotel
Building. corner Of Jefferson street t
and Porter alley. In the City Of Fair:
mont, Marion county. West Virginia.
I, 6. r. IA. DevenN residence Fair:
mont. Marion county. West Virginia,
at his place Of business In the Marietta
Hotel Building. corner OF Adams AMI
Monroe streets. in the City OF Fair
mont Marion county. West Virginia.
81. q. r. j. Galliher. residence Fair.
mont, Marion county. West Virginia, at
his place Of business in the Brown.
field Building, aIison street; Fair
mont, Marion county. West Virginia.
3 8. VT. Doheny, residence Fair
mont, Marion county. West Virginia
at his place OF business In the Fair
mont o pera House building, corner Of
Monroe and Jackson streets: Fair
mont, Marion county. West Virginia
" 8. w C. Prince. resll enceS Faimont.
Marion county, West Virginia, at his
place ,of5business In the John s: Scott
building. First ward. Fairmont. Marion
county. West Virginia.
" 10. i IA. Friedman. resil ence X Fair 4Ir
mont. \ Marion, West Virginia, at mis-
place OF business In the 5 aAlnInti r.
building. NO; SIT Madison street. Fair.
mont. Marion county, West Virginia. 4.
i Given under my hand this 22d day
OF September, 1a e3s: \, Il
,:i JOHN f. PHILLIPS,
Cle-a: Of the County Court OF Marion.
q County. West Virginia:
Sept. 90 and 30. Oct.s7 and 81 4. III 4,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results.

Yesterdays Results. 8I
Boston Z: Pittsburg II. .s
Philadelphia 4; Cincinnati 4-Gnmc
called after IA innings-Darkness.
New York 4; St. Louis 3-Game
called after innings-Rain.
Brooklyn.C hicago-Rain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
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Standing of the Clubs.

Today's Games.
Brooklyn at Chicago. !.
4 New York at st. Louis.
Boston ut Pittsburg.
Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23

y II there's reason way you should:
visit a store; the stores ad. will tell III
you Whist tits. II there Is no reason
why. tnere'll be no adj, either.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-23
!l au d, MEN
Are Taking Another Try on Getting:

h The whiskey people are ma king an
other effort 10 get license. Ten men
are now publishing notices thaat they
VIII apply 70 the city council to ope,r',-
alto saloons. Z; IN y
{ The names OF the men that are 10.
Ing TO try once more for license sc arg r. r.
Frank M. \ Murphy. George II. Nelsons
j. j. Parks John Fran kiln conaway, a.:
E. Shaw. ~. "a. iDeveny,i ]. Galliher.
W.T.. Doheny 81. PrinceE and IA.
Fried man. s5s w .:Ei
You sci " III iii Tire y Test Yfrginiar,l
today and m the other papers tn.tnor-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
OUR KING GEORGE LETTER

King George Co. Va, Aug. 7th.
The congregation of Fletcher's Chapel
Will have their beautiful church dedi-
Gated on Sunday, Aug. 18th. and all
arrangements to that effect have been
completed. The dedication services
Will be conducted by Rev. J. O..
Babcock, of Petersburg. and Rev. ID.
e. {. Butts, Of the Eastern Shore. will
preach the dedicatory sermon. Both
OF these these ministers were formerly
pastors of this charge and are greatly
beloved 10y the people Mr.. Babcock
was largely Instrumental in advancing
the movement which has eliminated in
the erection Of one Of the largest and
handsomest churches in the North.
|ern Neck
On account Of the services at Fetch
err there will be no preaching at Trim
ny church, King George. Sunday morn
ing, but Rev. Mr. Babcock will preach
there Sunday night. services beginning
at 80. A series of services will be
conducted during the week following
the Bird Sunday
Mrs. Watson. wife of Rev. Lewis
Watson, and two children, are visiting
Mr.: +. W. Mason. Mrs. Watson s
father.
Mrs. Horace Ashton Grymes. of
Washington, has been a recent guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Grymes.
Miss lilly, of Richmond. is visiting
the Misses Caruthers.
Mrs. Julian Taliaferro. widow of the
late Julian Taliaferro, of Washington.
and two children are expected soon and
will be guests Of Mrs A. Hansforc
Grymes.
Mrs. Maud ROdrick, of Washington
IS guest Of Miss Emma Grigsby, near
COmorn
Mr. Richard Sorrell, Of Washington.
spends each weekend with his family
at their pretty summer home neal
Comorn.
Miss Carrie Caruthers, who has beer
sick with typhoid. is much better.
Miss Ellis Allen, Of Washington, is &
guest of Misses Grigsby.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Barron, Of Essex.
are visiting Mrs Ashton and Mrs. Wat.
son, at Colonial Beach
Don't forget the entertainment TO be
given at the Court House on the even
ing of the 18th by the ladies Of Trinity
church. Ice cream and other refresh
ments will be served in abundance at
moderate prices. Music and other at
fractions will make the evening an en-
jOyable one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
VIRGINIA NEWS

The Virginia Gamers Association
VIII meet AT Roanoke Aug IA
U. S. Senator James p. Taiiaferro
OF Orange. was guest Of Miss Lucy
b. Iaiiaferro. IN Orange, last week.
David Karn died at his home near
1uipeper FRIDAY. Tie IS survived bv
ms widow. three daughters and one son.
Rev. DR.. II. NJ. Wharton is holding a
series Of meetings at the Baptist church
at Washington. RappahannOck county.
Rev. w. J. Decker. pastor of North
Pamunkey Baptist Church. in Orange
county, has been given a months va
cation.
+. +. Mozingo and Miss Ada F. Set
Tie, both Of Culpeper county. were mar
ried Tuesday at Culpeper by Rev. +
W. Winfrey.
During an electrical storm at Beale-
ton, Andrew Jones and his wife were
struck by lightning and killed as they
sat m their home.
A State branch of the Farmers Ed
ucational and Cooperative Union of
America was organized at Lynchburg
Friday with $50 members.
MIR. +. o. Willis, of Lignum. who has
been Ill, has gone 10 Richmond for sur
gical treatment. Mrs. Willis and DR..
w. A Gordon accompanied him.
J. L. James. of Lancaster. and Miss
Pearl Parker Dix, daughter of Mr.. and
MRS Ihos. J. Dix, Of Irvington. were
married at the home of Mrs. George n
Arnold, in Baltimore, last week.
A. A. Burnett. near Hudson's Mill.
has live freak pig. The little animal
has SIX feet, six knees and Is toes. He
has been offered fancy price for the
pig, but declines to sell il. Culpeper
Exponent.
Pending Judge Kelly's opinion in the
Bristol local option election contest de-
murrer, counsel for the vets filed their
answer to the drys' petition, naming
% men alleged TO have voted dry who.
1t is contended. voted illegally.
Harry Brown. who shot John Dog
gett this spring near Lignum. from
which wounds Doggett died. was ac-
quilted today, the jury found no trou-
bic IN deciding upon the verdict and
was out only 10 minutes. - Culpeper
News.
Miss A. M. Love.a teacher of Calvary
Baptist Sunday School in Washington.
arrived on Tuesday with the group of
q children from the Baptist Orphanage
OF Washington, who are to be enter
tanned in homes in the Stevensburg
neighborhoOd for a week. Miss Love 5
face, voice and manner justify her
beautiful name and the children in her
care are happy and healthy looking. -
Culpeper Exponent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
ScRIssLER'S STAFFORD LETTER

Stafford c. H.. Va. Aug. eth. 1909
Miss Gussie Bruce. Of Alexandria.
who has been visiting Miss Ridy Green
returned 10 her home today.
Rev. |. NJ. Green and Mrs. Green arc
visiting the family Of Mr.. J. NJ. Green
rom their home at Clifton Forge
Mss Ss,hC Gin md NJ. A,hta,,
Sloe paid visit 10 the Court House
this week
IL Is reported here that an animated
discussion over the odd and the
new at Brooke recently lasted until
the I'VE sma" hours Of the dawn.
IL is also reported that a prominent
gentleman there. having corns ON his
toes, procured bottle Of corn remedy
and mistaking the directions. using in
ternal FOR external, took a dose OF the
remedy. No doubt, like the Japanese
OH spoken Of last week. the term in
iernai Is used in describing his sensa-
tons.
Mesdames NJ. X. Lowry and Maria
Dent accompanied by Miss Lucy Nor
ton and Messrs. c. A. Saterwhite and
Harvey POss, paid the Court House "A
visit from Brooke yesterday.
Mr.. ). b. Dabney, of Guineys. gave
picnic at Aqua Draw Wednesday 20
a party OF friends. The crabs were
hne. and those attending seemed to en-
JOY themselves very much.
Mr. n b. Combs visited the Court
House yesteday on legal business.
Miss Louise Berrey is visiting the
family OF her uncle, J. l.. Berrey, at
COakleys
Rev. w. r. Hardesty is conducting
a protracted meeting at Antioch. and
Mrs, Hardesty is visiting her parents
in West Virginia
Miss Mamie Bryan paid the Burg a
visit today
The Board of Supervisors will meet
Aug. 30, 5th Monday.
Owing TO the dry weather. crabs have
been plentiful in the the river and
creeks, and are of fine quality.
Mrs. j. NJ. Woodland and family have
returned from a visit to friends in
Washington.
Mrs. Rosa B. Curtiss. Of st. Elmo.
paid her relatives short visit this
week
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
NO CONTEST
MIR. GOOlriek Denies That He Intends
to Contest Election.

Mr.. Goolrick Saturday denied the 70
port that he would contest the nomipa-
ton of Mr. Coleman for the House of
Delegates. He stated that the figures
from SpOtsylvania explain the reason
0i MS ueieat. when II IS seen that
Bryan received but 346 votes in No
yember. 1908. and Taft 2S2. or a total
Tor both Of 62S. while in the primary
Thursday. for white Democrats only
oof votes were polled i'm the county
AZ such precincts as Brokenburg.
ihornsburg, and Smell. which are
heavily Republican. Mr.. Goodrich as
serts that nearly. if not all. of the
total registered vote was polled in the
primary. This primary has made one
thing certain. he said in conclusion. and
that Is that fredericksburg. which al
ways casts more Democratic votes in
contests between the two parties than
the county and which Ofttimes has saw
Ell 10 the Democratic party the seat
IN the House from this district, will
never again agree TO hold a primary
Tor the House of Delegates with the
county. where Republicans are allowed
To name the nominee. Il shall not con
test Mr.. Coleman's nomination. and
so far as / am concerned" said Mr..
Goodrich. the whole matter is ended
with me.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
NOTES FROM BARB0URSWLLE
Barboursville. Va. Aug. Z. 1909.

bdTDouFSNllle, Va, aug. Z, 1913.
Miss Laura L. Pollock who has been
a guest of Mrs. John Ruddle at "Gras-
mere since June, has returned to her
home in New York, accompanied by
Mrs. Riddles daughter, Miss Nancy
Hall Pearson.
Miss Gertrude Marshall has as her
guests Misses Fur, of Washington.
Mrs. John Ruddle and Miss Virginia
Robey were Gordonsville visitors last
week
Prof. and Mrs. w. A. Montgomery
and little daughter, Barbara, were
weekend guests at Grasmere recently.
Mr.. Julien A. Hall, of Danville.
spent last week with his mother in her
beautiful home, ''Grasmere, near this
town, and also attended the horse show
at Orange.
Rev. S. w. Cole, of Remington, was
guest at "Grasmere" last Sunday.
Mr.. John Ruddle, prominent bust
ness man of New York. is spending a
few days with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Graves and little
son, of Portsmouth, have returned af-
ter a long and pleasant visit to Mr..
Graves parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Lyn
Graves, of Somerset.
M. A. ). Yancey, who owns and op-
crates the bark mill here, is doing a
thriving business. Last week he had
orders from Prussia, France and Bel
GUM for thousands of tons of bark.
The GrasEpsom Mineral Spring Co. -.
of "Grasmere, recently made large
shipments of water to Colorado and
other points west.
Messrs. &C. Graves, of Portsmouth,
Allan W. Graves, of Phila., with their
brothers, Messrs. w. f. and l.. c..
Graves of Somerset, will shortly make
pleasure trip to Savannah, by launch,
TO be gone two weeks.
Mr.. Conway Newman, a business
man of Plymouth, N. c., will be here
the 18th to spend his vacation with his
parents
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
LOCAL MARKETS.

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, SOC TO Sl.O5; corn, 80 to 81;
meal, $l.75 to Sl.s5; oats, so TO So; old
hens, live, 10 10 IL; spring chickens, Ia
to l5c per pound; eggs, IL to Is; lard, 10
70 II; ducks; live, 8 TO 10; turkeys, live,
10; butter, 10 to 25; country hams. lS
TO 10; Irish potatoes, 60 to 20; lambs,
81. 90 TO 81; hides, green, 6 to 2; dry
sailed, 8 to 8; dry hides, 10 TO Il; calf
skins No. l. $l.00 10 Sl.25; baled hay,
$l4 to SIT per ton; leaf sumac, 20 to IS
per 100; hogs, IL; beef, live weight,
to 4; pork, 6 TO l-2; wool, % TO 80
per Id; veal, 5 l-2 to 6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
INJUNCTION REFUSED
Decision of Judge Mason in Case of
Power Company and Bridgewater
Mills Confirmed.

Judge Alvin T. Embrey, counsel for
the fredericksburg Power Company.
received from Judge John A. Buchan-
nan, of the Supreme Court Of Appeals
of Virginia. letter stating that he
had reached the conclusion that the
application for an injunction in the case
Of Bridgewater Milling Corporation VS..
Fredericksburg Power Company should
be refused. and that an endorsement.
or order 70 that effect. had been made
and the papers in the suit returned to
Messrs. Meredith and Holiday. counsel
Tor the Bridgewater Milling Corpora
tion at Richmond, Va.
This case was argued before Judge
Buchanan At Abingdon last week by
Judge Alvin T. Embrey. of this city.
counsel for the company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

! keep all kinds Of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and I'M
dressed, Shingles. Laths, Sash, Doors.
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Calcine
Plaster. Plastering Hair. Building and
Paving Brick, I'm and Iron Roofing.
Cut aGd Wire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint. Linseed
Oil, Turpentine. Dryer varrish and
Lewis's White Lead. Paint Brushes Of
all kinds, Window Glass and Putty.
Builders Hardware OF all Kinds. Tar
Roofing. Sheatking Paper and fine
Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. +. ID. cole
Agent for sale Of bricks of Fs1d
Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
DR.. B0ATWRIGHT At
BAPTIST CHURCH

DR.. r. W. Boatwright, Of Richmond
College, filled the appointment at the
Baptist church here Sunday morning
for Rev. J. w. Cammack, of Rich
mond. who was prevented from coming
by sickness. DIR. Boatwright preached
an able sermon, urging the Baptists 20
greater efforts and larger usefulness.
He also touched on educational matters.
He returned to Richmond on the even
ing train.
DIR. Boatwright was guest of MIR.
W. S Chesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
NO PRELIMINARY HEARING

DR. A. +. Cline Is still in Jail at King
George {. II. and has had no prelimi-
nary hearing as yet before a Justice.
He Is making an effort to raise money
10 employ Mr.. Thos. l.. Hunter as his
attorney and has written 10 number of
persons, who were his friends when he
was prosperous. but they fail TO know
him IN time Of need. Ii is likely he will
have preliminary hearing soon and he
will likely be sent on 10 the grand jury.
II indicted the trial will take place at
next term Of Judge Mason 5 court, which
cOnvenes the first Monday in September.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
MASONIC FAIR At COLONIAL BEACH

Colonial Beach has made elaborate
preparations for a grand Masonic fair
TO continue through this week. 1t will
be for the benefit of the building fund
of the Masonic Temple at the Beach.
A number of Washingtoniansh have in
teTested themselves in the success of
the fair, and several have spent some
time at the Beach working out plans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

Fredericksburg, Va, Aug. 7th, 1909.
To whom it may concern.
This is to certify that the partner
ship existing between b. F. Whitner
and N. s. SacTey is this day Dissolved by
mutual consent, b. +. Whitner retiring.
The business will be continued by Mr..
N. s. Sacrey at the same place Of bust
ness, No. l9 Main Street. All amounts
due by the late firm will be settled by
him and all parties owing the late firm
any monies will please settle with him.
Signeds
Nymatt S. Sacrey.
afslw4w b. +. Whitner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. Henry Green and son, of King
George. were here Monday
Mrs. George l.. Browning, who has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. William
ID. Scott, has returned to her home in
Madison county.
Mr.. S. C. Knox. who has been a
guest of his brother, Treasurer, r. T.
Knox, has returned to his home at
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rev. Mr.. Harrison preached at st.
Georges church Sunday morning. He
will preach for DIR. McBryde during
the latter's vacation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
MOTION TO CONFIRM SALE

Judge j. b. T. Thornton has ordered
a special term of the Circuit court for
PrinceWilliam county for Monday, Aug.
%, at which time a motion will be made
to confirm the sale of the Max Lans-
burgh property at Quantico to Mr.. C. b.
Wallace. As Judge Thornton has been
counsel in the suit, it is expected that
the Governor will designate Judge Bar
ley TO hold the term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
SENATOR DANIEL THE ORATOR

The annual Confederate veterans re-
union was held at Fishers Hill Satur-
day. About 5000 persons were present
U. 5. Senator Daniel was the orator
Speeches were also made by r. Gray
Williams, of Winchester; c. +. Meyers.
of Lockhaven, Pa, and DR.. Wilson. of
Washington. Both the latter c. A. r.
men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
MRS. W. L. BRANNAN APPOINTED

Mrs. w. L. Brannan has been com
missiOned by the Grand Chapter East
ern Star Of Virginia as grand represen-
tative of Michigan, near the Grand
Chapter Of Virginia, and will represent
that State at the next meeting Of the
Grand Chapter of Virginia in Rich
mond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
A CARD
A CARD
To Ny Fellow Citizens Of Fredericks

To My Fellow Citizens Of Fredericks-
burg, Va.
A large number Of my friends haveask-
ed me to become q candidate for the
Office Of Commonwealth Attorney for
city Of Fredericksburg and at their soiici-
tation have decided and hereby an
nounce myself as candidate for that
position. OF course my success at the
polls In November depends upon thesup-
port OF my friends and earnestly ask
that support. II elected shall with my
best ability endeavor 10 perform the
duties required OF this position, and
shall execute those duties without fear
or favor. Respectfully,
VIM. w. Butzner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mr.. r. II. Skidmore died at his home
in Stafford Sunday Of heart trouble,
aged ~ years. He is survived by his
wife, one child and two brothers. j. s.
and w. G. SkidmOre. both of Stafford.
The funeral took place at p. m. Mon
day from Berea church, conducted by
Rev j. ID. ShopOff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY

Miss Cathryne Jennings. aged "a.
died at Culpeper Sunday from typhoid
fever. Besides her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Wise Jennings. she is survived
by three brothers and one sister.
The parents of the deceased formerly
resided here and are relatives of Mrs.
j. C.. Willis, of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
]. JENKYN DAVIES DEAD
Commonwealth Attorney of Prince
William County Succumbs.

j. Jenkyn Davies died suddenly at
his home at Manassas Sunday from
acute heart trouble. superinduced by
typhoid fever. Mr.. Davies was Com
monwealth's attorney for Prince Will
liam county, and was prominent in poll
tics, He was the grandson of the late
Maj. W. W. Thornton, and was a
nephew of Judge J. B. T. Thornton.
He leaves his wife, who was Miss
Harriet Green. Mr.. Davies had been
Ill for ten days and apparently was re-
covering
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
SOUTHERN RAILWAY CHANGES

II. F. Cary, assistant general pas
senger agent at Washington. has been
promoted 10 general passenger agent.
Mr.. Cary succeeds w. II. Tayloe, who
is appointed general agent of passenger
and freight departments. with head
quarters in Denver.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
EVERYBODY TALKING

about the Baraea excursion TO Rich
mond and lakewood Park Indications
point to a woodworking crowd.
Make up your parties and be ready for q
pleasant days outing. Watch for the
date IN this paper and on the bills. II
will be the event OF the season. Ask any
Beraca and he viii tell you all about II.