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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
STAFFORD COURT PROCEEDINGS

Clerk made report of fines collected.
List of alterations examined and order
ed filed.
Special grand jury sworn in with {.
III. Henry foreman and returned the
following indictments: Commonwealth
v. Isaac Payne, for disturbing religious
worship.
Commonwealth V. Jno. w. Clark.
for housebreaking, continued and the
accused bailed Frederick w. Cole
man, attorney for the accused.
Commonwealth V. Mckinley Clark,
for housebreaking. continued and the
accused bailed Frederick w. Cole
man, attorney for the accused.
Commonwealth V. Absalom Clark,
for a felony, continued and the accused
bailed. Frederick w. Coleman.
Lena X. Franklin V. w. X. Frank
lin. consent decree entered fixing ali
mony, counsel fees, &c. Frederick w.
Coleman, p. O.. and G. b. Wallace and
w. W. Butzner, p. d.
Rawlings & Son V. Melchor 4 ais,
decree entered directing sale of land.
Chichester & Chichester, p. O., W. X.
NIOOlTlCh anu n L. LliubAN1f y. "
Embrey, administrator of Mills, ".
Hunter, others, settled. A. T. En-
brey, p. q.
Gooirick, &C., v. Nevin, &c. argued
and submitted. Goodrich and Embrey,
D. O., and E. w. Carter and W. W..
Butzner, p. d.
Mary johnson qualified as admins
tratrix of Frank Johnson, deceased,
with Page Johnson as security. Fred
erick w. Coleman, attorney.
r. ]. Payne v. National Copper Ore
Co.. decree confirming sale of land and
machinery. w. w. Butzner, p. O., and
Alvin T. Embrey and G. B. Wallace,
p. d.
Mountjoy v. Powers, decree dismiss
ing suit. Chichester & Chichester, p.
O., and Butzner, p. d.
Flatford V. Flatford. decree confirm
ing settlement with bonding company
Butzner, counsel.
Roy V. Roy, decree of reference.
Butzner, p. O., Wallace, p. d.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
CAROLINE SOCIAL COURT

Social court at Bowling Green Mon
day drew the usual crowd. The clouds
of the morning gave way for sunshine
and balmy weather later. The continued
drought has prevented season for
tobacco and there is very little doing in
the weed. The prospects for higher
prices are encouraging. A full delega-
ton of Richmond buyers were present
and actively talking with the planters
about shipments. =,
Mr.. h. l.. Beale, commissioner, sold
40 1-2 acres of land in Reedy Church
district to w. T. Courtney for 1925.
Chairman c. b. Conway, OF the
Democratic Committee, has called a
meeting for the December court and he
requests every member to be present,
as there will be important business to
transact.
Robert Thompson. colored, was adj
Judged insane by Drs. Glassell and Cobb
and Justice Andrew Samuel. He will
be sent TO Petersburg hospital.
Those present from this city were
Messrs. Nj. G. Willis, Frank X. Tyler,
A. p. Dempsey, II. K. Gouldman,
Maurice Bowling. II. +. Crismond,
Mason II. Willis, +. c. Ninde, W. r.
Lang, w. A. Bell, Stuart Jones, l.. I.
Garrett. Joseph Ulman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
MEETING IN INTEREST OF
SUNDAY SCHOOLS

A meeting is being held at St.
Georges church in the interest OF Sum
day School work. Some OF the officers
and members of the Virginia Sunday
School Commission are in attendance
and in charge. The meeting was opened
Tuesday morning at ii o'clock by DR..
McBryde, the rector of st. Georges
church. Rev. G. Otis Meade, of Rich
mond, the president of the Sunday
School Commission, outlined the pur-
pose of the institute. Then Mr.. Robt.
+. Anderson, superintendent of All
Saints Sunday School, Richmond, gave
a splendid and instructive address in
general outline of Sunday School man.
agement. This was followed by num-
erous questions, which were answered
by Mr.. Anderson and Mr.. Meade. Mr..
Anderson is an expert in Sunday
School work. His Sunday School in
Richmond is one of the best organized
in the State and the teaching is OF the
highest order.
The afternoon session was in the ma
ture Of conference, which proved
most interesting and helpful to the 80
teachers and workers present.
At night at 7:45 public meeting was
held in the Sunday School room of st.
Georges church. The Rev. Mr.. Meade
spoke on Sunday School Work, Its
Scope and Importance.
Wednesday the following program
was adhered to:
1880 a. m. Holy Communion.
1890 Missions in Sunday School,
Rev. Thos. Semmes, Richmond.
1880 The Sunday School Officer,
Mr.. Chas. Aylett Ashby, Theological
Seminary.
2:3O p. m. Child Study Rev. Thos.
Semmes, Richmond.
p. m. Conference.
s p. m-The Sunday School and
Church Extension, Mr.. C.Aylett Ashby.
Rev. Mr.. Semmes, who spoke Wed.
nesday, is an eminently successful
worker in the Sunday School and gem
eral religious education enterprises.
having charge of ST. Andrews church,
Richmond. Mr.. Charles Aylett Ashby,
who is now a student at the Theological
Seminary at Alexandria, giving up a
lucrative law practice to prepare for
the ministry and who made a great
success as superintendent of the Sun
day School at st. Paul's church, New
port News, also spoke.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
BUSINESS MEMS
ASSOCIATION
Excursion Rates on RappahannOck
Steamers.
FARES REFUNDED TO CASH BUYERS

A meeting of the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION was held Monday night. w.
l.. Brannan, president, presided, and
DIR. j. Garrett King, secretary.
Mr.. Isaac Hirsh, of Transportation
Committee, presented report in regard
to excursion rates by Rappahannock
steamers for Nov. %, Dec. 6, ID, 20,
as follows:
Round trip tickets, good for A days,
from mouth of river as far as Well
fords, inclusive, to Fredericksburg and
return, $l.75.
From Tappahannock, MAYORS, Blan-
field and Carriers, inclusive, to freder-
ericksburg and return, $l.25.
From Laytons to Greenlaws, inclu-
sive, to Fredericksburg and return, 81.
From Port Royal, Port Conway. Hay
mount, Hop Yard and Radcliffe to Fred
ericksburg and return, SOC.
On motion of Mr.. Brent, the report
was adopted and the advertising COM
mittee instructed to advertise same.
A special committee of Messrs. j. r.
Undertake, T. N. Brent and I. NJ.
Larkin submitted the following:
We. the committee appointed by the
association TO formulate plan where
nv the association refund to customers
the railroad or steamboat fares, do
hereby submit the following:
We recommend that this association
refund one fare to customers whose
cash purchases amount TO $l5 and less
than $25. and the round trip fare be re-
funded to customers who purchase for
cash $25 or more from members of this
association within the distance OF lOO
miles of fredericksburg.
We also recommend that the retailers
be assessed 2 per cent and the whole
saler per cent sold under the plan,
but the wholesaler be not assessed TO
exceed cost of fares.
We also recommend that a suitable
slip or folder be presented for this pur-
pose and distributed among the mem
bers and the said slips be signed by the
buyer and the station at which the
ticket was purchased and amount PAID
be put on said slip.
We also recommend that members OF
the association have the privilege OF
redeeming said slip or folder and hold
same until Jan. |, 1910, at which time
this proposition expires.
We also recommend that merchants
selling under this plan do sign slips and
put opposite their signature the amount
of purchase.
This report was unanimously adopted.
Several questions were discussed, when
the association adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
MASSAP0NAx NOTES
Massaponax. Va. Nov. 9th.


Miss Lily Palmer, of Washington,
paid flying visit TO her parents Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Jno. Ashton, of Roxbury, who
expects to leave shortly for Muncie,
Ind, to join her husband, who is en-
gagged in business there. gave fare
well luncheon TO a few of her friends
last Wednesday. Those present were
Mesdames T. Roderick Dew. Willie
Waite. J. Grove, w. X. Brown, Ida
Jaynes, l.. r. Colbert and t. A. Frazer.
Misses Julia Newman and Matte
Kase were weekend guests Of Mrs. l..
X. Colbert.
Mrs. F. w. Sanford, who has been
spending several weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Lottie Gayle, is now
visiting friends in Richmond.
Mrs. F. l.. Frazer was a guest of
Mrs. l.. K. Colbert Sunday.
Miss Bessie Clark, who has been
spending several weeks in Washington,
is expected home this week. She will
be accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Richard Fletcher, who will spend some
time visiting her parents in Spotsyl-
vania.
Messrs. Tom Hall and A. Williams
have returned TO Washington after
spending several days at Riverside, en-
joying the hunting.
Mr.. T. c. Coleman. of Baltimore,
who is spending this month at Coven-
try. left for Washington on business
Saturday. He is expected to return
today.
Mesdames w. A. Harris and A. H.
Crismond, of Court Housey were recent
guests of Mrs. +. l.. Frazer at River
side.
Miss Mary Sanford was visitor at
Rosemont Sunday. Her brother, MIR.
#. w. Sanford. Of Newport News, who
is a guest Of Mr.. Elwood Gayle at Rose
mont, is quite sick and is attended by
DR.. w. A. Harris.
Mr.. Jno. T. Leavell of Washington,
was a recent guest Of friends in Spot
sylvania.
Mrs. Swift, of Bumpass. Louisa Co.,
is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
w. Palmer.
Mrs. Inez c. Massey and Mrs. A. II.
Crismond. of Court House, were recent
guests Of Mrs. l.. X. Colbert.
There will be Thanksgiving services
and an oyster dinner at Massaponax
church on 25th. A large crowd is ex-
pected.
We are all jubilant over the carrying
of the bond issue, and visions Of pleas
ant drives over smooth roads are even
now present with us.
May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
HUNG JURY IN ANNIE HILL CASE

The case of Commonwealth VS.. Annie
Hill, for burning the barn Of Mr.. Thos.
Waller, of Garrisonville, came up be-
fore the Circuit court of Stafford on
Monday, and resulted in a hung jury.
There were nine members of the Jury
for acduittal and three for term Of
five years in the penitentiary. Chich-
ester & Chichester represented Annie
Hill and G.. B. Wallace, Commonwealth.
1t will be remembered that Annie
Hill and John Brent we're accused JOINT
ly of burning the barn of Mr.. Waller.
John Brent was tried at the July term
of the court and found guilty and SEN
fenced to term of Is years in the pen
itentiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
VIM. WEAVER KILLED
Thrown Under Wheels of Wagon.

Mr.. VIM. Weaver, of Orange county,
was instantly killed Monday about II
O'Clock while driving his father S
wagon heavily loaded with spoke tim
Der from Burr Hill to New Hope sta
ton on the P. F. & P. R. r. The team
was frightened by the report Of a gun
on the side of the road and took fright
and ran away. Mr.. Weaver was
thrown off the wagon and under the
wheel, which crushed his head. The
team was caught at Locust Grove and
a number of men went back, where
they found Mr.. Weaver lying in the
road dead. The funeral took place on
Wednesday at 2 p. m, Zoar church,
conducted by Rev..J. A. Harlow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
STAFFORD NOTES

Mr.. Charles Jones, of Mountain
View. is confined to his bed by injuries
received in falling from an apple tree.
DR.. Hill is attending him.
Mrs. VIM. Masters has recovered
from her recent illness.
DR.. CODY, of Washington, Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris Posey, Of New York, Miss
Prescott, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Dun
nington, of Charles county, Md, are
guests of Mrs. Ben Bell. Of Oak Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Perry, of Guam
tico, are guests of Mr.. Frank A. Hill.
Mr.. Perry expects to bag some ducks
and turkeys.
Mr.. Harry Brown. Austin Run Mining
Co.. recently bought a beautiful gray
mare.
A Subscriber.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
NOTES FROM FAU0UlER
Broad Run, Va, Nov. 6, 1909.


Hunting is on in earnest The horn
of the hunter is heard on all sides and
all enjoy the fun. The mountains are
indescribably beautiful, aglow with
autumn tints and the golden haze OF
Indian summer.
Mr.. Townsend, NJ. F. H., paid fly
ing visit TO The Plains this week, to
make preparatory arrangements for
this club. They will meet there Nov.
Is.
Mrs. Wade Dalton has returned from
a visit to Washington. She was invit-
ed to a theatre party.
Miss Sofy Washington, Of Birming-
ham, Ala, is guest of Miss Delta
Beverley.
Mr.. Thomas J. Waller, of Widewa-
ter. and his interesting little daughter,
Emily Wickliffe, who have been guests
of his brother, Mr.. John w. Waller, of
The Plains, left for Washington today.
Mr.. John 7. Bowditch, of South
birmingham, Mass, who has been a
guest Of the Club, has gone to Bards-
town, Ky, to act judge in the kennels
trials there. On his return he will be
a guest of Mr.. John w. Waller, at The
Plains. for week.
Great is our disappointment over our
third failure to fill our pulpits here at
Church Of our Saviour and Haymarket.
We are going slowly, but will soon
make another charge of the ranks OF
the clergy TO capture a leader, which
we hope will prove acceptable to all de-
nominations.
Mr.. VIM. Skinker, of The Plains,
who was best man at the Slaughter
wedding in Philadelphia last week, Is
home again.
Mrs. Edna Campbell, NJ. F. H., Of
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, will be a
guest of Mrs. Mercer Waller, at Broad
Run, for several weeks during the
hunting season. She will be warmly
welcomed by her numerous friends in
the hunting circles at The Plains and
here. VISITOR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
HELD FOR SHOOTING BROTHER

J.H. and R. L. McIntier, alleged par
Elephants in the shooting ARRAY at Dunn
fries Friday night, were sent on TO the
grand jury by Magistrate J. B. c. Tay-
Tor.
The evidence showed that ]. II. Nc
Inter shot his brother without justifi-
cation. J. II. McIntier was released
on bail in the sum of 81, 900 for his APP
pearance at the December term of
0Otfrf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
NARROW ESCAPE

Mr.. Harvey Gouldman, who was paint
ing the flag pole with Mr.. Larkin JEFF
fersOn in the National Cemetery Mon
day, came near having a serious acct
dent. He was up the pole when the rope
broke, but fortunately Mr.. Gouldman
managed to catch the pole when about
30 feet from the ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
SENT SNAKE IN ENVELOPE

Mr.. Alb Minor, who is fond Of prac.
tical Joke, and knowing Henry Walters
fear of a snake, caught small one
Monday, put it in an envelope and took
il to Henry, who was at work on the
new curbing on lower Main street He
told him some one had sent him note.
Henry did not open it at once, but put
it in his pocket so he could enjoy read
ing it later, as he thought it was from
his girl. He finally opened the envelope
and TO his amazement found the live
snake snugly wrapped in paper. Henry
soon got rid Of the envelope and con-
tents. He says he will get even with
Alb.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
ANNUAL INSPECTION
OF R., F. 6 P. R. R.

The regular annual inspection Of the
property Of the R., F. & P. X. r. will
be held Thursday, Nov. IL. The board
of inspection will consist of the board
of sinking fund commissioners and
State proxies. Col. E. d. Cole, State
proxy, will attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
MADE RATE 4 IL PER CENT

The issue of $500, 900 4 per cent mu-
nicipal bonds of Leesburg, which had
been held up because satisfactory
price could not be obtained, was made
possible by the aldermen concurring IN
the action of the common council, max
ing the rate of interest 4 IL per cent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
PLANS FOR STATE NORMAL SCHOOL

President E. II. Russell Monday
night attended a meeting Of the build
ing committee of the fredericksburg
Normal School in Richmond and went
over the plans for the building.
The full committee will meet here
Thursday night TO go over and finally
adopt the plans, and will advertise for
bids for the structure. The cost Of the
first building will be $50, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
ROLL OF HONOR

School No. 7, Chancellor district,
Spotsylvania county, for lst month.
The following names are for perfct
lessons and attendance: Minnie Duna-
want. Genevieve Bailey, Alice Lewis,
Essie, Mary, Lilly and Alvin Dunavant,
Lillian Lewis and Rettie Jones. Number
enrolled 80. Average daily attendance
"a 10.
Incie c. Powell. Teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
YOUNG SENT ON TO GRAND Jury

Warner Young, who shot Wallace
Cook at Wilderness last Thursday,
was tried before Squire B. F. Eastburn
here Wednesday. He was sent on to
grand Jury. Bail was asked for by At
torney Alvin T. Eembrey, and refused
by Justice, and will be again asked for
from Judge Mason.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
P0STMASTERS' CONVENTION

The annual convention Of Virginia
postmasters is in session at Norfolk.
Postmaster John M. Griffin, of this
city, is secretary and treasurer, and
Franklin Stearns, of Glenn Allen, one
of the vice-presidents. Both are in
attendance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
COL. LAUGHLINS WILL PR0BATED

The will of Col. w. L. Laughlin was
admitted to probate Tuesday in the
Corporation Court. He leaves his
property to his widow and two daugh-
ters equally. Mrs. Laughlin qualified
as Administrative and gave bond; Mr..
w. w. Butzner is attorney for the es-
tate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
A FORMER FREDERIcKSBURGER
- H0N0RED

Mr.. T. C. Sweet, of Phoenix, N. Y,
has been elected member of the Leg
islature from his district by majority
of 2,2O0. Mr.. Sweet was at one time
resident of Fredericksburg and now
makes annual visits here to his many
friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
TURKEYS WANTED

We will pay highest cash price for all
good turkeys delivered to us alive on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov.
Is. I6, IL. Eastern Provision Co., r.
d. Fritter, Manager, 7l5 Commerce
St, Fredericksburg, Va. nlltol6
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
PRESIDENT TAFT IN RICHMOND

President Taft and party arrived in
Richmond early Wednesday morning.
His entertainment consisted of review
of military parade, viewed by thousands,
speeches before Press Association and
colored citizens, luncheon at Jefferson,
address at auditorium, etc. He left city
at 5:l5 p. m. over r. F. & ?. r. K. and
arrived in Washington at 8:35.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
CELEBRATED 61ST
ANNIVERSARY OF MARRIAGE

Judge Roger A. Pryor and wife, OF
New York, formerly Of Virginia. cele-
brated the 6lst anniversary OF their
marriage Monday. There were several
congratulations sent from Fredericks-
burg, where Mrs. Pryoris so well known.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
SOPHIA WHITE, OF KING GEORGE
Came Here With Infant SOn-Child
Sent to Maybee Home-WOman Given
Work.

Sophia White came here Monday on
steamer from near Index, in King
George, bringing an infant son in her
arms, about four months old. She
made application for work and was IN
able to get it on account of the child.
She next applied TO the City Mission
and was helped temporarily. Steps
were at once taken to get the child in
the Maybee Home in Richmond, which
were successful and the little one will
be sent Friday and the woman will be
given work at the Virginia Shirt Fac
tory. The woman says the reason she
left home was her mother was unable
to take care of her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
FARMS WANTED

Applications received daily from the
north and west for Virginia farms. III
YOU want 70 sell or exchange call on or
address Virginia Land Agency, Fred
ericksburg, Virginia.
A. C. Garrison, Proprietor. ny I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
ANTI-CANT RUMAGE SALE

The Anti-Cant Bible Class of the
Methodist Sunday School will hold a
rummage sale in the Enterprise Build
ing Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Nov. IS, 10, 20. Bargains can be Sc
cured silt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
FOR RENT

The late residence of Cyrene Calm
ger on top of Fall Hill for rent. Good
Groom dwelling and large, new barn.
"a acres of land. Apply
Frederick w. Coleman,
Atty. for the estate,
Fredericksburg, Va
snovl- w2wlno4-w2w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
JAWB0NE BROKEN AND
TEETH KNOCKED OUT

Mr.. NV. Harris. of Granite Springs,
while at work at his sawmill Monday
had his arm broken and seven teeth
knocked out by piece Of timber. he
was attended by Drs. Dickerson and
Pulliam.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
TEACHER WANTED

For Falmouth district, Stafford, q
first grade certificate teacher, If posi-
BILE. Address ]. Moncure Ashby, Fred
ericksburg, Va. n9-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
DELEGATE TO FEDERATION

Gov. Swanson has appointed State
Senator DR.. @. u. Gravatt, Of Caro-
line, delegate to the annual meeting
of the National Civic Federation, which
will meet in Washington on Jan. D,
1910
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11

The Studebaker is built for the man
who wants a good wagon. Likely you
will not buy a wagon often, then buy
the best. Call for Studebaker Alma
nae for 1910. Decker & Alrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
OYSTER SUPPER AT BROOKE

There will be an oyster supper held
at Brooke, Va, November the 18th,
for the benefit of Andrew Chapel Sun
day School. All friends are invited to
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
ENGINE FOR SALE

OH. p. portable Farquhar steam en-
cine in first class condition. For terms
write or apply to A. F. Turner, Port
ROYAL. Va. nlltf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11

1t would be a wise idea to have that
hard, lumpy mattress fixed up before
winter sets in. Write or phone The
Colonial Mattress Co., Fredericksburg,
Va. sn3-6t-eod-ln4-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11

Don't you rest well? Then the trou-
BILE must be with your mattress. Write
or phone The Colonial Mattress Co,
fredericksburg, Va. sn3-6t-eod-l3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
PRESIDENT TAFT TO EDITORS

President Taft addressed the Virginia
Press Association in the hall of the
House of Delegates at Richmond We'd
nesday at 10 a. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
NOTICE

| will continue work, tuning pianos,
etc., this week in Fredericksburg.
E. G, Speakmsn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
FIRE IN STAFFORD

A small tenement house on the farm
of Rev. J. M. Meredith, in Stafford.
was destroyed from forest fire last
week. Insured with A. B. Bolts &
Co. for $500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
FOR EBENEzER CHURCH

An oyster supper will be given at J.
0. u. A. M. hall at Garrisonville, Fri
day, Nov. IL, commencing at a o'clock.
The proceeds will be used for the bene-
fit of Ebenezer church. lslt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
APPOINTED NOTARY

Miss De Grace Wright has been APP
pointed by Gov. Swanson notary pub
lie. She qualified and gave bond at the
Clerks Office Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
CELEBRATED HIS s5TH BIRTHDAY

Mr.. J. w. Schooler, of the Soldiers
Home, Richmond, spent several days in
Stafford, celebrated his 85th birthday
and voted the Democratic ticket. He
will return Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
TEACHER WANTED

To teach three children, Oldest a boy
Il years, in a private family. II; b.
Dickerson, Partlows, Va. n9-lw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. APP
nIv DO Lee J. Graves, attorney III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-11
SALE OF AVENUE LOT
A New Residence to be Erected on 1t
at Once.

Mr.. J. Conway Chichester has pur-
chased from Mr.. J. P. Rowe his build
ing lot on Washington Avenue, be-
tween the residences Of Mr.. Charles
Burlington and Mr.. j. NJ. Goldsmith,
for the sum of $500 cash. Mr..
Chichester will erect a residence on the
lot, for which the contract has been let
to Mr.. Frank P. Stearns.