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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
RYAN-J0NES

A pretty wedding was witnessed at
Ebenezer church, in Stafford, Saturday,
Dec. 18th, at 8 o'clock, when Miss
Hattie Jones, of Garrisonville, became
the bride Of Mr.. Eddie Ryan, ofToluca.
Rev. w. K. Hardesty ofiicated. The
bride was becomingly attired in a
travelling suit of green broadcloth with
hat and gloves to match and carried a
white prayer book. She entered church
on the arm of her matron Of honor and
cousin. Mrs. May Cox, who wore white
organdie and carried pink roses. Mr..
Irwin Ryan, brother of the groom,
acted as best man. The bridal party
entered the church to the strains of the
wedding march, sweetly rendered by
Miss Lennie Flatford. The ushers were
Messrs. Stewart and Aquila Cloe,
Walter Cox, FEMME Gill, Wade Shell
kett. Wat Maddox. The church was
beautifully decorated by the friends Of
the bride, and the high esteem in which
she is regarded was attested by the
number of presents she received. After
the ceremony and congratulations the
happy couple left for Washington and
Baltimore. After their return they
will reside in their new home at Toluca.
G.. S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
MRS. MONROES INVENTORY
Several Thousand Dollars Found
Liquor Ripe With Age.

Messrs. Hurkamp, Bowering and
McCracken, the appraisers Of the es-
tate of Mrs. Jencie Monroe, found in
an old iron safe Thursday $S72 in gold,
which is discolored from age, and in an
old chest a roll of greenbacks fully six
inches in diameter, which are so parch-
ed by fire or from age that the APP
praisers were afraid to handle them
and took them to the Conway, Gordon
& Garrett National Bank TO be sent to
the treasury department at Washing
ton to be redeemed. There cannot be
less than $500 in the roll and probably
several thousand. Two checks which
had not been presented were also
found. A large quantity of liquor had
been stored away and some of 1t so old
that the barrels above the point of the
level of whiskey were dry and cracked
open and when an attempt was made
to turn them over the oily liquor ran
out as if through a sieve. This liquor
cannot be sold here, but will be sent
away. The find of Tuesday will add
several thousand dollars to the value OF
the estate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
THE MO0RE-WEBSTER
WEDDING IN KING GEORGE
Dogue. Va, Dec. cot

Dogue, Va, Dec. 10th.
On Wednesday, Dec. 18th, large
concourse of relatives and friends of
the contracting parties assembled at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. w. +. Parker,
Jr., to witness the marriage of Mrs.
Fannie j. Webster and Mr.. Arthur
Moore, which took place at O'Clock p.
m. At the appointed hour the beauti-
full strains of the wedding march, arts
tically rendered by Mrs. l.. b. Rollins,
pealed forth and the bridal party en-
tered the parlor in the following order.
Miss Elizabeth Sheppard Baker and
Master VIM. r. Clarke, niece and
nephew of the bride, and Messrs. T. b.
and l.. b. Rollins, brothers of the bride
next came the lovely bride leaning upon
the arm Of the groom, and the couple
stood beneath beautiful floral bell,
where they were made man and wife
by Rev. j. II. Newbill.
The ceremony over and congratula-
tons extended, the happy throng were
invited into the spacious dining room,
where a sumptuous repast awaited
them, consisting of all the delicacies of
tie atd5bi anu liblANdl AihiNo AA BANAN
sion, to which all did ample justice.
The elmer man" being amply refresh
ed, the crowd returned to the parlors,
where joyous laughter and innocent
merriment were INDUCED in until far be-
yond the midnight hour.
The bride is the eldest daughter OF
the late Mr.. VIM. Rollins, of this place,
and widow Of the late Mr.. Sheppard
Webster, of Cambridge, Md.
The groom is commissioner Of the
revenue of Stafford and is held in the
highest esteem by all who know him.
The wedding presents were numerous,
useful and ornamental.
Among those present from distance
were Mr.. w. d. Reamy, treasurer OF
Stafford Co.; Mr.. Richard Moncure,
sheriff Of Stafford Co., and Mr.. Jack
Gouldin, of the same county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore will reside or
eer est. Claud" estate, the dwelling
having lately been remodeled and fur
nished with elegant taste.
The writer wishes them a long life oil
happiness, peace and prosperity:
x.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
GOVERNOR SWANSON

Gov. Swanson, it is said, will not
make an attempt to succeed Represen-
tative Saunders in Congress from the
Fifth district and Judge Saunders will
not be appointed to the Corporation
Commission to succeed Capt. Willard,
whose term will expire during the ad-
ministration Of Gov. Mann.
Judge Saunders will be candidate
for denomination to Congress.
Whether he will resume the practice
of law is not known. 1t has been init
mated that he would travel abroard.
1t is not likely that Gov. Swanson
will be shelved. He has fondness for
public life, and will re-enter it should
opportunity present. 1t is known that
he desires a seat in the Senate, though
equally we'll known that he would not
oppose either of the present Senators
from Virginia. But should there be q
vacancy from any cause he would make
the fight for the toga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING
Delegates to Municipal League Elected
Resolutions of Sympathy, Etc.

A meeting of the Business Mems As
ISOLATION was held Tuesday night. Mr..
Warden presided; DR.. King, secretary.
Mr.. Warden reported that two enter
prises had inquired as to sites on the
Warden property along the r. +. & p.
X. r., but nothing definite had yet re-
suited.
A communication from Mayor Wal
lace was read, asking that delegates
from the association be elected to Con-
vention of Municipal League in Rich
mond Jan. 9Th and 7th. The following
delegates were elected Mr.. Henry
Warden, Col. +. d. Cole, Mr.. w. l..
Brannan and DR.. j. Garrett King. Mr..
Warden will attend the conference to
be held prior to the convention to con-
slider the question of commission form
of city government. The delegates
were authorized to select their own al
ternates if they cannot attend.
Mr.. Brannan referred to the loss the
city had suffered by the burning of the
Virginia Shirt Factory and offered a
resolution expressing officially to the
owners Of the plant the sincere sym
patty Of the Business Mems Associa-
ton.
The meeting adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett and Miss
Lila Barrett left Saturday for Cali
fornia, where they will spend the
winter. Alexandria Gazette.
Miss Florence King, of Newport
News, will spend Xmas here with her
brother, DR.. j. Garrett King.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Hurkamp are
spending Christmas at Wilmington, N.
c., with relatives of Mrs. II.
There will be service at Christ church,
Spotsylvania c. H., on Christmas
morning at 1870.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Brooks, of Wash
ington, are guests Of Mrs. M. E.
kishpaugh.
Miss Grace Jones is very i'll at her
home on the Boulevard.
Mr.. c. ID. Green, of Brooke, was
here Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
DEATH IN KING GEORGE

The funeral of Mrs. Emma Quesen-
berry, of King George county, took
place from her late home Tuesday in
the presence Of large concourse of
sorrowing friends and relatives. Mrs.
Quesenberry was taken i'll Sunday
afternoon with acute indigestion and
passed away in three hours before a
Doctor could reach her. She was a
sister of Superintendent Of Schools
Frank Coakley, of King George. a
faithful member of the Baptist church
and was held in high esteem by all who
knew her.
She is survived by an only daughter,
Miss Rose Quesenberry, three brothers,
Messrs. Walter, Frank and Powell
Coakley, and four sisters. Mrs. George
Price, Mrs. Alexander Potts, Mrs. Buck
Price and Mrs. Perkins, all of King
George.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
REV. JOHN R. 0UARLES DEAD

Rev. John r. Quarles died at his home
near Gordonsvile, Monday morning,
after an illness of few days, of pa
ralysis. He had just been appointed by
the executive committee of the Goshen
Baptist association missionary pas
tor at Waldrop's church, near his
home. He was a brother Of Rev. H..
L. Quarles, former pastor Of Calvary
church, at Bowling Green.
His wife and five children survive
H.,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
FREDERICKSBURG LUMBER CO..
Will Commence Operation About Jan. L.

The Fredericksburg Lumber Co,
lately organized, has taken offices 9
and IL in the Law Building, owned by
Judge Alvin 7. Embrey. They will be
in the market and commence operation
about Jan. /, have yard for lumber.
put up a planning mill. handle railroad
ties and all grades of lumber. The Of
ficers of the company are Edgar Mar
shall, president; J. b. Woody, secre-
tary and treasurer; Messrs. {. r.
Brown, c. S Gibson and b. G. Jones.
The company is incorporated and the
five constitute the board Of directors.
1t is stated this company has interests
with the Surrey Lumber Co., OF which
Ex-Gov. Frank Brown, Of Maryland. is
the controlling influence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
SUES FOR TEMPORARY DIVORCE

A suit has been filed in the Law and
Equity court of Richmond by Mrs. Mag
gie Talley, formerly of Spotsylvania,
against her husband, Mr.. Robert P.
TalIey, who now lives in Spotsylvania.
PRAYING for temporary divorce, coun-
sci fees and alimony. Papers have
been served by Sheriff Waller, of Spot
sylvania, on Mr.. Talley. Attorney Al
fred f. Cohen represents Mrs. Talley.
Mrs. Talley asks for the custody OF
two children, who are now in her Gus
tOdv.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
CAUGHT IN CAROLINE

Detective Kennedy. of the r. f. &
p. X. R., arrested Tom Barker Satur-
day for larceny of money from Mr.. G.
E. Souter, of Cherry Hill, some days
ago. The authorities here were mott
fed after the theft that Barker was
coming in this direction, but instead of
coming through the city he went
through the country and struck the
river about DR.. Morton's wharf, where
he was put across the river by Mr..
Thomas. Barker was making for the
home of relatives in Caroline when
Kennedy caught him. He had Sl4 of
the money he had stolen. Kennedy
brought Barker here Monday night and
ne was locked up. Tuesday he was
taken to Prince William county to be
triad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
MANAGER J. SUTTON JONES

]. Sutton Jones, for several years
connected with the contract depart
ment of the Southern Bell Telephone
Company, located in this city, has been
appointed to take charge Of the com
pany's office in Fredericksburg. He
will manage the exchange in that city,
and have supervision of the contracts
for connections in several surrounding
counties. Richmond Times-D Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
A CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned, chairman of the
committee on tag day, order OF the
Eastern Star, on behalf of her many
willing workers, as well as on her own
behalf, returns her grateful thanks TO
the generous public for its cordial re-
ception of her helpers and the liberal
contributions made to them on our tag
day. The amount realized was about
$500. 1t is a liberal contribution to a
worthy cause, and will go TO assist IN
the erection in this place of splendid
temple that will both beautify our his
coric city and stand as a perpetual
memorial to Gen. George Washington,
the Fredericksburg boy, and the great
est American. as a Master Mason.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. {. X. Howard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens, wife Of Mr..
Monroe Stevens, died at her home IN
Stafford, near New Hope church, early
Tuesday morning. aged 81 years. She
is survived by her husband and two
sons, Mr.. Ashton Stevens, of Stafford,
and MIR. Marcellus Stevens, OF
Spotsyvania. Funeral at 2 p. m, We'd
nesday, from New Hope church. con-
Quoted by Rev. w. X. Hardesty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
DEATH OF BROTHER OF
Mr.. {. B. WHlTEh0USE

Hon. F. c. Whitehouse, Of Bruins
wick. Maine, brother of Mr.. Z. b.
Whitehouse, of this city. died suddenly
Monday night at his home. aged 6S
years. =
Mr.. Whitehouse was a member OF
the State Senate Of Maine and prom
inent manufacturer, being largely en-
gagged in the paper industry.
Mr.. f. B. Whtehouse and his sister,
Mrs. Alice NJ. Marsten, left Tuesday
for Brunswick, Me-, to attend the fu-
neral
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
MEMORIAL HALF DOLLAR
Mr.. Carlin Asks Congress to Aid Monu'
ment Association of Alexandria.

Representative Carlin introduced in
the House a bill authorizing the coin
age of 300, 900 memorial half dollars fol
the benefit of the Washington Monu-
ment Association of Alexandria. The
bill provides that the coins shall be
placed at the disposal of the association
in return for the payment into the
Treasury of sum covering the actual
cost of the silver, alloy, and mintage.
Representative Carlin believes that
the coins can be disposed Of to collectors
at price that will give the association
a handsome profit. The proceeds are In
tended to be used for erecting pedes-
tai and to Washington in George Wash
ington park near Alexandria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
PRIZES IN GUESSING CONTEST

The guessing contest at Johnston &
Pearson's drug store ended Monday at
10 p. m. In the jar of pills, of which
the number therein was 1881, the first
prize of S.. 90 in gold was won by Mr..
Lee J. Graves, whose guess was 3,4O5,
and the second prize, 81. so in gold, was
won by Jacob Boner. his guess being
2. 365.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
TO BE A CHRISTMAS WEDDING

Clerk T. A. Harris, of Spotsylvania
Circuit court, has issued marriage IL
cense to Mr.. j. A. Luck to marry Miss
Adra f. Harris, Of Lewiston. The
marriage will be celebrated at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. L. Harris, on Christmas Day. Rev.
c. E. Saunders will officiate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
TURKEYS PLENTIFUL
They Bring High Prices.

At no previous Christmas has there
been as many turkeys brought to this
city and never have they been higher.
One dealer shipped 20 barrels on Tues
day. The front of the express office
was blocked with wagons from country
stores. unloading boxes with dressed
turkeys, while the railroads and steam
boats carried their quota as freight.
Undrawn turkeys readily brought zoe,
and some lots 2lc per pound, and drawn
% to 23c and in some instances 25c.
A few more days like Tuesday and
the supply will be exhausted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
SHORTEST DAY

Tuesday, Dec. 81, was the shortest
day in the year, and was but nine hours
and thirty-two minutes long. AS COM
pared to June %, which is the longest
day in the year, there is a great differ
ence, but as compared to the day pre-
ceding the difference isnot appreciable,
being only about one minute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
CLOSES BILLIARD PARL0RS
MIR. COIbert's Building Will Be Used
for Moving Pictures and Vaudeville.

Mr.. J. B. Colbert has closed his sa-
loon for soft drinks and billiard parlors
on Main street, near the Exchange
Hotel. He has rented the building TO
Messrs. McConnelly and Monrota, who
will open a high class up-to-date NOV
ing picture show and vaudeville about
Christmas eve.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
FAIRFAx-P0LL0CK

Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Otis Wheeler
Pollock announce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Winifred Margaret Pol
lock, to Lieut.. John Carlyle Fairfax,
2lst Regiment, Infantry, U. S. Army,
on Dec. 7th at their home in San Fran.
cisco. Lieut.. Fairfax is brother Of
Mrs. Henry Byrd Lewis, of "Cleve, y
King George county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
FINE SKATING

The ice on Chesley's pond is clear and
daily increasing in thickness: Merry
skaters were indulging in the sport
Monday and Tuesday for the first time
for two years. 1t is expected that
those who have ponds and ice houses in
the country can get ice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
TO USE PHONE SERVICE
IN DlSPATChIkG TRAINS

The r. F. & P. r. R. has completed
its line of telephones and after Jan. lst
will use the phone service for communi-
eating over the road, the dispatching
of trains. ETC., instead of telegraph
messages. The phones are now ready
for use
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
GREETINGS TO TEACHER
Each Member Of Class Sends a Post
Card.

As a Christmas greeting and mark
of appreciation each of the $50 mem
bers of the Baraca Bible Glass of the
Baptist church will on Wednesday mail
a Christmas post card to Mr.. Granville
r. Swift, teacher of the class, who is
spending some months at Lake City,
Florida, for the benefit of his health.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
TO CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Larkin Willis, of Locust
Dale, Madison county, will celebrate
their golden wedding Dec. 22. Mr..
Willis is an uncle of Messrs. M. G.
Willis and B. P. Willis, of this city.
Mr.. Willis taught mathematics in the
Locust Dale Academy for years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
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, Calcinee
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready.
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
Oil, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish and
Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes OF
all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and fine
Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. Z. u. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks Of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON

Robert S. White and Miss Mamie S.
Bowie, both of Caroline county,
were married in Washington Monday.
Isaiah Harrison and Miss Matte JEFF
ferson, both of Caroline county, were
married in Washington Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
PLEASURE TRIP TO ORANGE
Hunting to Be the Principal Feature.

Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Stearn, Mr..
and Mrs. Clearance r. Howard, Misses
Kate N. Doggett, Jennie Maitland and
Mamie Ficklen, Messrs. Sam Workman,
of Baltimore; C. O'Conor Goolrick and
Chester B. Goodrich left Tuesday
morning for Orange county, where
they will stop with friends and most OF
the party will hunt for two days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
FINE TURKEYS

Mr.. C. T. Robinson, of Stafford,
brought to this city Tuesday, 3 nice
turkeys which weighed AZ pounds and
brought zoe per pound. Capt M. b.
Rowe was the purchaser.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
MILD CASE OF SCARLETlhA

Elizabeth, the little daughter of DR..
and Mrs. j. P. Stiff, has mild case of
scarletina. She is being attended by
Drs. Scott and Barney, and It'll expect
ed will be well in few days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
NJ Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
MARCHANT- S0MERvILLE
of Approaching We'd
ding.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Somerville, of
this city, have issued invitations for
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Louise Albert Somerville, to Mr.. Harry
Lee Marchant, of Middlesex county.
The wedding will take place at the
Presbyterian church here on the even
ing of Wednesday, Jan. 9Th, 1910, at 8
O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

Bell Air Sunday School will give q
Christmas entertainment at Bell Air
church, in Stafford, on Monday night,
Dec. q, 1909. All are cordially invited
To attend. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
CLEAR, COLD WEATHER

It looks like Xmas except there is no
snow. The thermometer registered Is
Tuesday morning and it was as clear as
a bell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
OPERATION PERFORMED

Mrs. Arthur Carneal was operated
on for floating kidney at the Mary
Washington Hospital Tuesday by DR..
]. N. Barney, assisted by Drs. Scott,
Smith and Harrison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
CELEBRATION AT ANTIOCH

There will be a Christmas celebration
at Antioch church, Stafford Co., Tues
day night, Dec. %, beginning at Z
O'Clock prompt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
ENGINE FOR SALE

Oh. P. portable Farquhar steam en-
cine in first class condition. For terms
write or apply to A. +. Turner, Port
Royal, Va. nlltl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23
CARRIED TO ASYLUM

Sheriff R. M. Waller, of Spotsyl-
vania, brought to this city Tuesday
Miss Edmonia Fletcher, who was tried
in Spotsylvania for burning the Chewn-
ing barn and found insane by the jury,
and delivered her to Messenger Ficklen,
of the Western State Hospital, of
Stanton, where she will be taken for
treatment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-23

The Studebaker is built for the man
who wants a good wagon. Likely you
will not buy wagon often, then buy
the best. Call for Studebaker Alma
nae for 1910. Decker & Alrich.
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SANTA CRUZ

Furnished Houses for the season. Call or write
for list at r. H. PARKER'S Agency for Real
Estate OF all descriptions 125 Pacific av.,
Santa Cruz, Cal.
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HOWELL MT. wooDwoRTHs

On east side. the summit Fine climate
Orchards, vineyards, etc. Swimming tank ski
feet. Residence "a years. Ninth year OF sum
mer resort Three or four days for answer by
mail W0ODWORTH x MULLER, ST. Helena