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The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-12-02
resolutions BY the Baraea Class

OF the Methodist Church, upon
,be death Of Col. G. B. Ashley.
Whereas, we have been called up
ION to give up from our midst, and
our class, in a most sudden and aw-
ml manner, our friend and brother,
C.B. Ashley, who was assassinated
mon The evening Of the l9lh, ult.,
REsoLyED;--
That in the death Of brother Ash
lev the Baraca Glass has lost one Of
rs most loyal aud devoted members.
That the organization and effect
iyeness Of the class is largely due 10
his faithful efforts.
Tbat it is the wish Of the class
that bis name be retained upon the
class register, and that the same be
, called each Sunday by the secretary
and that some member of the class
shall answer roll call for him by re-
peatng some verse of Scripture.
That in the death of Brother Ash
lev the Sunday School ard church
have lost one of their most loyal and
able supporters. The usiness circle
ore of it's most active and progress
sive men; the community at large a
most worthy and noble citizen.
That we bear with patience the
great affection which came TO us in
the loss Of our brother realizing that
our loss has been his eternal gain.
That we extend to Ais wife and
family our deepest sympathy in their
dark hour, and commend them to
the care and protection Of our IIeav-
enlv Father who doeth all things
well.
That a copy OF this resolution be
spread upon our minule,, copy sent
to his family, and copy s.nt to the
Enterprise Recorder for publication
This the y day Of Nov A. d 1909
OLA SANDERS, Glass CRmn
" NJ y. Vua,pD-roN-
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-12-02
the STATE EDUCATORS
AT Normal Auditorium To-
Morrow Night.
Interesting Addresses to be Made by
Noted Speakers.

For more than two months an ed
ucational campaign has been going
on in Florida to awaken more inter-
est in educational matters. The
gentlemen engaged n this campaign
are being received by the various
towns of the State in way that
shows that some of their purposes
are already being accomplished.
Tomorrow (Fridoy) night these
gentlemen will be in Madison and at
1880 O'Clock at the Normal Audito-
rum, they will address the people of
Madison upon matters educational.
State Superintendent Aswell OF
Louisiana, Superintendent Holloway,
Capt. George NJ. Lynch and others
will be present,
Let's all go out and hear what is
to be said and show them that we
are interested in educational affairs.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-12-02

Mrs, J. M. Brown is visiting her
parents at Day,
Mr.. Drew Williams Of Live Oak
male a business trip to our town
saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Sinclair and friends
came over Thursday p. m. in their
automobile from Hopewell for Miss
Ilah Fearnside, they had very
pleasant trip home. Miss llah re-
turned Sunday p. M.
DR.. Mickler made a busiDess triE
to jacksonville.
Mr. and Mrs. Adauson Of Day are
visiting Mrs. c. w. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Blanton enter
toned a crowd Of oung people at
their home few miles from here
Thursday night, they had a "Jolly
t'me." pulling candy and playing
games.
Mr.. X NJ, Wlherspoon spent the
day here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Mcdaniel spent Il
! few days m mc country last week at
IMr. VIM. Mcdaniel.
Mn Rom p,u1or left Saturday 10
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-12-02
Sale Knight.

At the beautiful home Of Mr.. J.
d. Burnett, brother-in- law Of the
bride, on the evening Of November
Path, Miss OHIO Sale was united in
marriage to Mr.. Lamar l.. Knight
Of Brooss County, Georgia, Rev.
T. Q. Bradford officiating, The
bride, one Of tie lovcliest young
ladies Of our county was most tasti
~ and handsomely gowucd in white
satin with veil, and was, herself, IN
form and face, more charming than
any picture this scribe ever saw.
The groom is prosperous and man
ly young man with a bright future
before him. Only few friends and
the lmme diate families were pres.
ent.
After partaking of an uniquely
served and bouutiful collation. the
bridal party took their leave for the
home of the groom with best wishes
Of all present for long, happy and
prosperous life, in which the Enter
prise Recorder joins heartily
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-12-02
Ill Health is More Expensive Than
AnY Cure.

This country is now filled With people
who migrate across the continent in all
directionsIseeking that which gold can
not buy. Nine tenths Of them are suf-
fering from throat and lung trouble or
chronic catarrh resulting from neglected
colds, and spending fortunes vainly trv
ing TO regain lest health. Could every
sufferer but undo the past aud cure
that first neglected cold, all tins sorrow
pain, anxiety and expense could have
been avoided Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is famous for ite cures of colds
and can always be depended upon.
Use it aDd the more serious diseases
may be avoided For Sale by W. d.
Davis and B. T. Moseley
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-12-02

Pants for papa, pants for son, at Tay-
lors.
Don't forget the Farmers Institute
at the court house Saturday, 1t is
earnestly hoped by the Board Of Trade,
which organization was instrumental in
securing the Institute, that there will
be large attendance Of the farmers of
the county. Prof. Rolls, Superinten-
dent OF the Experiment station at Gains.
vile, Will bepr- sent and address the
gathering and other experts viii also
deliver addresses along lines Of special
interest and Importance to farmers.
Some Of the subjects to he discussed are
Corn Culture, Cotton ulture, Cotton
Failures Rotation Of Crops, Deep Plow
ing, Crop Cultivation. etc. This meet
ing Is especially for the benefit of the
farmers and we truly hope ,Eey win
evidence their appreciation 10y attend
ing in large numbers. At the court
house, beginning at ten o'clock Satur-
day morning
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-12-02
SPECIAL TERM OF C0UR
To be Held in Madison De-
bember 20,
Judge Palmer calls Term at Request
Of Many Citizens,

In response to q pei ion which
was signed by many { The citiz is
Of Madison and Madison county,
petitioning for SPECIAL Term Of tneI
Circuit Court, said petition having
been circulated last week and for
warded to Judge Palmer a: his home
IN lake City, Clerk Thos. Martin
on Monday received the following
order from the Judge calling q term
Of the court to be held b beginning on
Monday, December goth. AT this
term it is proposed to Try the sever
al cases of homicide for which the
various defendants are now confined
in the county Jail. The order reads
as follows:
In the Circuit Court Of the
Third Judicial Circuit of
Florida, in aud for Mudi-
son county.
To all whom it may concern, Greet.
ing
1t is the judgment Of the Court
that the public welfare and cause of
justice require the calling and hold
ing Of an extra and special term of
the Circuit Court in and tor th,
county Of Madison, State Of Florida.
Now, Therefore, under and by
the authority vested in me it is here
by ordered that an extra and special
term Of The Circuit Court in and foi
the county OF Madison, State OF
| Florida, be held in the court house
in the town Of Madison beginning
on the Goth day Of December, 4
D. 1909, at ten O'Clock Of soil day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26

sive drinking. profanity or other i'm
propriety Chaureurs. gr0oms. stable
men. shopkeepers. laborers and other
servants and employees were alike
branded with the short and ugly cpl
thet She never drank TO excess.
never used profane language. never
forgot her dignity as mistress OF Cas-
tie Gould and never oyerstepped the
bounds OF propriety.
Never Hitehed Up Mules.
Getting down 20 specific instances.
she told her counsel that she never
tried 10 hitch up a pair Of mules
never ordered a tabieful Of dishes and
food thrown from her ST Regis apart
ments never referred to Dustin Far
mum as my new beau" never quar-
relied with her husband before com
pany. never had a coachman's arm
about her waist TO hold her on the
carriage seat. never discharged an
employe in anger. never became in
toxicated on board the Niagara. never
consumed two quarts Of cocktails In
two days
Whatever intimacy there was be-
AWNNn nv anu AHA1AAM the
actor. she said. was accounted for BY
her desire 20 have his advice regard
ing her plans 10 return to the stage
Thought Of Going on Stage.
My home had been broken up" she
said; all authority had been taken
from me. my happiness was gone. and
! wanted some occupation 10 divert my
mind. I thought OF returning 10 the
stage and wanted 70 talk the matter
over with Mr.. Farnum. who. was
convinced, would be able 10 help me. "
Mrs. Gould went over the occasions
from the time she first met Farnum
in 1904 at a charity benefit" down to
the present time. She had not seen
Farnum. she said. from 1904 TIL 1906.
when she talked with him about re-
turning 10 the stage. She never ad.
dressed Mr.. Farnum by any endear
ing names. she said. and never per
mitted any improper familiarity on his
part
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
FREDERICKSBURG COLLEGE

We are in receipt OF the catalogue
OF fredericksburg Collegefor l9OS-9.
and announcement for 1909 10.
From a perusal OF thessitis not only
apparent shat the college offers an
excellent and complete course Of
study, but the results obtained. as
evidenced by success which has
marked careers OF graduates and
students, indicate in some measure
she splendid work it has accomplish
ed In our midst.
The total enrolment during tue
session just closed was 2O7 pupils.
aud in spite Of the fact that "A nor
NAL school has been established and
will be built here by the State, We be
lieve that the college will continue
TO prosper and grow as Fredericks-
burg grows and becomes more and
more of an educational center. There
is room here for both the normal
school and the college and neither
In our Judgment, will interfere will
the work Of the other. The past SEES
sion OF the college was "A most sue
cessfnl one and prospects are bright
for the future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
ELECTION OF SCHOOL SUPER.
INTENDENTS.

The Times Dispatch strikes ths
key note 81 she situation as To- conn
ty and city school superintendent,
when is says the question il not sc
much whether q home man is selected
as whether a proper man. and 10y
that Il meant man whose charac.
ser and ability fit him for she place
is selected. The board of education
is being criticized I'm a few quarters
for selecting men as superintendents
who are not residents oi She county
or city for which they were selected.
OF course this does not apply where
there has been a consolidation fswO
or more counties by the board be
cause in she nature OF things both
counties cannot be represented In the
person of the superintendent Thus
in Stafford and Spotsylvania. neither
county being In a position 30 in
crease the pay oi their respective
superintendent 30 5000, the board
consolidated she two counties and
there being no applicant from Spot
sylvsnis, Mr. Jas. Ashby. she eili-
cient superintendent OF the Stafford
schools, Was elected Tor both counties
and will, as We understand is, b. re
quired to give his whole time 10 the
work. In fredericksburg a stranger
is sent, ss ia the person OF Mr.. Wright
and our people are well satisfied, de-
string above all things the welfare Of
the schools rather than she advance
ment Of some individual. no matter
whether local or "a stranger This
seems to us she proper view 10 take
OF the matter and the board. being
best qualified so determine the re
spective merits Of applicants. has
doubtless done what Il believed 80
be the best for the schools. There
are many things which 20 SO con-
vince US shat politics cut little. II
any, ngure In she choiee oil She new
superlntendents. Isis sometimes well
60 inject some new blood In the per
son of outsiders into our school sys-
ten and this applies 80 teachers as
well as superintendent. The system
in vogue in most OF our cities, COM
monty called inbreeding, Of putting
only graduates Of the city schools In
as teachers. lie an unfortunate one, as
Was the old system, now happily
abandoned. of putting only local
men in as superintendents, as should
be changed at once. We believe she
board. composed as is Is Of men OF
she highest standing, has done what
is believed to be right and We have
confidence In the ultimate outcome
OF its action.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
TRIED TO KILL SON
Trenton Man Claimed He Had Throw
Him Down and Beaten Him.

Trenton Man Claimed He Had Thrown
Him Down and Beaten Him.
Trenton. June 25.-Claiming that
his son. Carl aged thirty-two years
had thrown him down and beaten him
Carl Miller. Sr- Of Il Tyren avenue
the police say made two unsuccessful
attempts TO kill the young man. The
mind of the elder Miller has been
slightly weakened lately because OF
sickness. and when his son returned
home from his work az noon. he at
tempted 10 stab him with a butcher
knife, hut the son escaped from the
house
During the time the young man was
away from the house. the father pur
chased revolver and bullets When
the younger Miller stepped inside the
door. upon returning home several
hours later. his father thrust the re
volver In his face and pulled the trig
ger. The revolver missed FIRE. and as
the son was running from the house
the older Miller pulled the trigger q
second ,imc and the bullet imbedded
itself H. the door jamb. The older mar
escaped but was later captured
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
To the Democratic Voters oil
Orange County.

| most respectfully announce myself a
candidate REORGANIZATION for the House
OF Delegates from this county, at the
Democratic primary election, To be help
some time this summer still advocate
better schools, better roads and eduali-
zatlon OF tax assessments on both per
sonal and real property ~ far IA posi-
bic. ! voted for the Byrd law and / am
heartily In favor Of its enforcement. |
also favor the greatest latitude Of local
option and will cast my ballot for the
submission OF the liquor question To the
whole people Of this State. Thanking
you for the honOrs heretofore bestowed
upon NE, ] Am,
Very respectfully,
&. c. Taliaferro, ST.,
Orange, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26

tnotana senator declares the S(l,OOO,'
600 Collected Yearly Should Co to
the coVernment-Says Tax on To.
baeeo Is only a Fraction Of the Tax
Of Other Civilized Nations.
Washington. June 25.-Declaring
that the American Tobacco company.
which is ordinarily spoken OF as the
tobacco trust. had been the recipient
OF many millions of dollars which
otherwise would have gone into the
national treasury. because OF the fail
ure of the government TO require 4
change in the size OF tobacco pack.
ages when the war revenue law was
repealed. senator Beveridge. Repnbli.
can. of Indiana. spoke at length In
support OF his amendment to the tRrin
bill correcting this omission.
Mr.. Beveridge declared that Il
sdopted. his amendment would give
the government more than S2i .OOO. OOC
OF revenue and correct the wrong
which the people had suffered for eight
years
AIR. Beveridge asserted that the
American tax on tobacco Is only a
fraction OF the tax OF most other civil
lied nations Stating that the annual
consumption In this country amounts
to five and a half pounds for every
man. woman and child. he said that
II we taxed tobacco at the same rate
as is imposed by England and France
we would every year derive 1888 $50.
500. instead of less than so. OOO. OOO as
at present.
Mr. Beveridge said that the con
sumner had been required TO pay the
increased tax OF 1895. and be con
ceded that this was right. But" ne
said when the war was over and the
added war tax was taken on instead
OF reducing the price 20 the consumer
the manufacturers continued IL. and
this was wrong In other words" he
continued. the manufacturer kept or
collec,ing the war tax after IL had
been taken OF. and. instead Of payine
IL 20 the gov rnment. be paid il to him
self"
MI Bcveriige then entered upon Q
detaiit- account OF the origin and
growth Of the present American To
hacco conpanv with a total capital
zation OF $4,000. 600 Upon this CAPT
taiization. most OF which he declared
@ be wafer he said the profits In 1906
were almost $4,000 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26

HlRGINIA. Ia the Clerks office 81 the
Circuit court Of Stafford county. June
2lst, 1909. r. J. Payne, plaintiff.
vs.. the National Copper Ore Company
Incorporated, organized and incorpora-
ted under the laws OF West Virginia. but
doing business in the county of stafford
Va, defendant. Upon an attachment
and in chancery
The object of this suit Is u subje-t the
effects of said company both real and
personal. in the county OF Stafford, Nir-
GINA. to the payment of the plaintiffs
claim. And afiidavit having been made
and fled that the said claim l. believed
10 be just, Is now due and payable. and
that the plaintiff is entitled TO and ought
TO recover at least the sum OF sos. 81
with interest thereon from Nov. LIST
1908, and that the said deieodant is a
foreign corporation, is not a resident OF
this state and has estate and debts Ow-
ing said defendant. aud property belong
ing to said defendant within the county
of Stafford, Virginia, the county IN which
this suit H. And il is further ordered
that a copy hereof be- published once "A
week for four weeks in The Free Lance
newspaper published in the city oi
fredericksburg, Va, and that a copy b.
posted at the front door of the court
house Of this court on or before the next
succeeding rule day of the court
Teste:
C. A. Bryan, Clerk.
W. W. Butzner, p. q
A copy-Teste:
l26w4w c. A. Bryan, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
DEDICATE MEMORIAL HOME
At COLONIAL BEACH

The Charles Alvin Smith Memorial
dome az Colonial Beach, wac dedicated
Thursday The Rev. James NJ. Henry.
pastor of Peck Memorial chapel. made an
address Mayor Watson. Colonial Beach.
delivered a greeting to the assemblags.
Commissioner Mcfarland made the ad-
dress % the occasion.
40 Interesting feature v a. the plant
ing oil maple tree by little Miss Carolyn
smith, the only daughter OF DR.. Smith.
large American flag was then raised
above the building, the gift of the Junior
Cuthbsrts.
The memorial IL q spacious cottage,
with wide porches aud large grounds. ID
nad been planned only few weeks he
lore the sudden death of the Rev. DR.
smith, by the Cuthberts. q young men.
society 10 Peck Memorial chapel. as 4
surprise for their pastor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26

y the Clerks office of the Ciruit court
of tho county ~ King George on "a,
18th day 81 June. 1908 Daniel
Frazier. plaintiff. against Pinkie Frazier.
dsfcndant
The object of this suit il u obtain for
ia" plaintiff Daniel Frazier. from th.. de-
iendant, Pinkie Frazier. a divorrr from
the bonds uf matrimuuy
And an affidavit having been made aud
HE'D that the defendant. Pinki- Frazier
= not a resident of the STATE 81 Niryinin.
Il II ordered that she do APPEAR her,
within fiften days after due publication
hereof. and do what may be necessary
10 protect her interest IN this suit And
II II further ordered that "A copy hereof
d" published once n week for four week :
IN IN" Ere Lance.a newspaper published
IN the city Of fredericksburg. Va and
that copy be posted At the front door
uf the courthouse of this county on or
t,eiore the next succeeding rule day alter
/ the entry Of this suit. that being theneyt
succeeding Monday after this order wa
I entered.
A copy-Teste:
r L Hunter Clerk
Thomas l.. Hunter p. q.
| Il9w4wl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected By Simon Hirsh L Bfo.l
heat, 81 10 60 $1.15: corn, so to 80;
meal. $l.75 TO $1.S5: oats, 60 to
IS; old hens live, 10 to II; spring chick
ems. 16 to lSc per pound; eggs, l 9 TO II;
lard, 10 to IL; ducks, live 8 to 10; tur.
keys, live, 10; butter. Is to 20; country
hams. 13 TO Is; Irish potatoes, ~
to 81; lambs, $3.50 to 81; hides. green,
hides. 10 TO o "a. ' saI sk,S. NO a ~
to 81 .25; baled hay, GA to SIT per ton,
leaf sumsc, 20 to 70 per 100; hogs, 55{c
beef. live weight. to 4c.; pork, 6 to Ok
wool. 2s TO 30 per ID; veal, * to O
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
A CARD

To Ny Fellow Citizens of Fredericks-
burg, Va
A large number Of my friends have ask
ed me TO become a candidate for she
Office OF Commemorative Attorney for
city of fredericksburg and at their solicit
tetiOn have decided and hereby an
nOunce myself as a candidate for that
position. OF course my success at the
polls in November depends upon the sup
port OF my friends and earnestly ask
that support II elected shall with my
best ability endeavor to 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, 1909-06-26
ABOVE TRAGEDY

spurned by Daisy Holeomb, aged 10.
70 whom he had been paying court.
, Wm- wallace, aged 81, In Portsmouth
shot the girl, infilcting q serious wound
10 her shoulder, and then shot himself.
The girl was just leaving the Porte
mouth knitting Mills for home. She re-
fused 20 stop and talk with him, aud be
began firing
Mise Holcomb is expected to recover.
Wallace, now az hospital. win probably
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
NOTICE.

The fredericksburg, Virginia, Society
OF the Alumni OF the University OF Vir.
ginia will hold its annual meeting at the
courthouse in fredericksburg. Virginia
at ~ O'Clock m, on Saturday. July Bird
1909.
In addition to the regular business and
social features, a banquet has been pro
vided for the occasion.
All ex-students OF the Univerity from
the counties of Caroline, Stafford. Spot
sylvania and King George and the city
OF fredericksburg are invited and ex.
pected To attend.
A. W. Wallace, President.
B. P Willis, Secretary.
s.i1S-w2w, l,i19-w2w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
- lLhuOSD. FREDEkiCksBtka
* AND POTOMAC RAILROAD

- lJhHOzD, FREDEkiCkSBU kG
* AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Schedule effective May 30. 1909
Leave FredeFicksburg NorthwArd:
6:25 IA. m. week days. local: T:O5 a m
daily; 7:2l a. m. daily 1929 a. m. daily
local; l:2S ?. m. week days; 6:3O u
m. daily. local; 7:Ol p. m. daily; 1903
p. N. daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark:
o:55 n. m. daily, A G. l.. train; sol n
IN. week days. local; S:53 a. NJ. sunday.
only, local; 1895 .. m. daily. :. A. l..
train; l2:49 ?. m. week days, local; sos
2. m. daily, A. c. l.. train; 6:5S o. III.
daily, local, sol .. N. daily. s A. l.
train.
Local from Washington arrives I:OY
q. m. week days.
Arrivals and departures not gnArAn
ted
W p Taylor, Rraffie HHnessr.
g. E. Cox, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
eeorala omeiaIs susnended.

Atlanta Ga June Governor
Hoke smith who retires from ofics
on Saturday. suspended from once
Chairman ID c. Mcl-cnder OF the state
railroad commission Suspension wa.
because OF Mcl.endon's recent decis
ion in refusing TO order the state rail
roads to reduce rates between Savan
nah and Atlanta known as the port
rates"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
JOY Rider Gets run Year.

New York. June 25.-A long excu-
sion with his employers automobile.
but without the latter's consent. was
disclosed at the trial OF Frank H. Ro-
land. who. al its conclusion. was sen.
fenced to not less than two nor more
than three years in Sing Sing prison
for first degree grand larceny.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
Shot Cir and hima.lf-

Norfolk Va. June 90 Spurned by
Daisy HOicOmb. aged nineteen years
TO whom he had long been paying
court. William Wallace aged twenty
one years. in Portsmouth. shot the
girl. infiictins 4 serious wound in the
shoulder. and then shot himself IN
the abdom"n.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-26
Sarah oren sswstt psaa.

South Berwick Maine. June Is
Sarah Oren Jewett. the authOress. died
AT her summer home here She was
regarded as enc OF the foremost won
IN writers 81 America Miss Jeweti
wrote The King OF Folly Island.
The Tory Lover and numerou.
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