The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-13

Social cOu.t ~ Caroline Monday dr. "
small crowd, but many matters ~ Ia
terest transpired.
POLITiCs
There was but ittls doing In politics.
The situation has not changed since last
court. although u prominent supporter
of Mann. Capt &. II. Smith. who l. an
important factor in politics. claims that
the county will he very close with she
chances IA favor 81 Mann. 90 course the
Tucker people think this claim littls
wild
The Democratic county COMMITTEES
with Mr.. G. II. Conway. chairman, met
and IL was decided that all aspirants for
the nomination Tor legislature In the
primary send In their names by June /.
accompanied with $50 To help pay ex-
pensss. Ii Il believed that Hon. ID. r.
Powers. Jr., will be the only candidate.
CAROLINE COUNTY CAMP L. y.
Caroline Camp. Caps C. T. Smith
commander, and +. G. Coghill secretary.
with Il large attendance held meeting.
Page T. Sutton and I. ID. Coghill were
elected delegates to the reunion Of United
Confederate Veterans st Memphis, June
S, ., 10.
Ii was decided TO hold the annual re-
union at Bowling Green on Wednesday.
August %. The two chapters oiDsugh-
ters OF COniedera,y IN the county were
invited To take part In the arrangements
Tor the reunion.
Capt C. T. Smith and Judge &c. Mon
cure were appointed q committee 20 In
vite speakers.
Judge + c. hoDcure presented the FOL
lowing resolution on the death OF Mr..
Piockney A. Gravatt. which was unanL
mou5ly adopted and speeches in memo
riam we've made by Messrs. T. d. CoShill
and +. &. Coghill. who were members of
his comp, nv
Whereas. since the last meeting of this
camp our cOmrade 6ad brother, Pink ney
A. 6rs~sst, hiss been called upon 70 an
swer the last roll call and Il now bivou-
seed in the Higher Camp and l. sweetly
resting under the shade OF the trees, this
camp, therefore, recognizing the inscru-
table orders oi the Great Commander
would drop a tear opon the bier Of our
departed comrsde and enter upon
record our high appreciation and regard
Tor his noble character and life, for he
WAS q true soldier In war; In peace he
was a good citizen and friend. but
above all In bis humble and quiet walks
OF life be was a devout Christian. We
commend his spotless life as an example
to those of rs who remain.
Resolved, That this paper be spread
upon the records OF our camp and a copy
sent TO the Caroline Echo and The Free
Lance for publication.
Judge r. c. Aoneure was appointed
to draft suitable resolutions on the
deaths Of Messrs. J s. Mckinney and AS.
samuel
GOOD ROADS MEETING.
State Senator Dr.. c. q. Gravatt made
sn interesting address before a good
audience on the subject of good roads.
alter which a county organization was
effected to cooperate with the State or
gan'Eation. DR. Grsvstt was elected
vice president and J. 7. Richards
treasurer. A permanent secretary will
De elected later.
The vice president appointed members
from each precinct 10 the county on the
committee TO advance the interest OF the
movement. They are:
Balty-E p. Campbell. DR.. r. c.
Cobb.
Bowling Green-J. T. Richards. T. d.
Coghill, A. b. Chandler, W. f. Ennis.
Spartan. r Beasley, J. W. Guerand
Shumansville-J. W. Airport, c. A.
ShumAn.
Madison-Dr. Roderick Dew. s h.
Evans.
Rsedy Church,. r Blanton. G. W.
Quarles.
Bowers-Dr. J. A. Wright, Aubrey
BlsntOn-
Cedar Fork-Dr. C. T. Smith. c. C.
Chewning.
whites-C. n. Harris, S. r. Farmer, Jr.
GOuldmans-Dr. 4. l.. Martin.
Guinsys-C. W. Colbert
No. Nj
rett.
Port Royal-A. F. Turner. b. B. Pow
ers
LAND SALE.
Mr.. W W. Gresham. administrator OF
Mise L. h. b. Holloway. sold a house
aud lot of one acre IN Bowling Green to
.C. l.. Billiard, for $3.50 Also personal
property to amount Of $500 r b. Col
lins was auctioneer.
MARRIAGE
Miss Lulie Carneal. daughter Of Mr.. J.
Il Carneal. % Caroline. was married ia
Essex Monday to Mr.. Harvey P. CarneaL
THUMB BADLY CUT
Hugh NJ. Pegg. blacksmith and wheel
wright, had his right thumb cut of aud
little finger mutilated by a saw run by
gasoline engine Saturday.
NOTES.
The many friends OF Hon. W l.. Cobb,
who has been quite sick. were pleased 70
sc him out at court.
The board OF supervisors held a meet.
ing; only routine business was transact.
ed, except that the county bought two
road machines, costing $500, and four
mules. costing $3.50.
The ground is very dry and plo wing
difficult. Most OF the FRUITS dead. An
Increased acreage viii be put In tobacco
this season. Corn Il scarce at Soc. Del
bushel and large quantities OF Western
hay are being brought In.
Those present from Fredericksburg-
Ex- Mayor NJ. &. Willis, r. X. Tyler
Mason II. Willis. W. +. Lang, h. F. Girls
mond, DIR. A. f. Cline, w. A Bell, +. C
Ninds. Stuart Jones, Henry GARRETT
Lou Garrett. J. A. Turner, Joseph III
man, W. b. Jenkins. A. p Dempsey. q
representative OF this paper and others.