davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31

but | took the Job. That was quar-
ter of century ago, and as look
back at my first efforts at setting type
in Mr.. Colqutt's office, am sure l
was happier then in pursuit of my la
bors at nothing per month and board
myself than am today working at
double the salary and listening to the
hum of fast. modern presses and the
song of the typesetting machine.
"The editor has no easy job. He
is deluged with burdens of every kind.
Like the banker, the merchant, the
farmer, the doctor, his life is fill OF
ups and downs. Snaps are few and
far between, and the man that is look
ing for one might as well give up the
chase and buckle down to hard
work."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
But we know of one Missouri farm

But we know of one Missouri farm
er who came back. He owns rich
bottom farm in Missouri which he
sold at good figures and bought a
cheaper farm in Kansas, he lived on
the Kansas farm one year and sold it
back to the man he bought it from,
at $500 less than he paid tor it, then
came back to Missouri and gave the
man he sold to $500 more than ne
sold it for to get his home farm back.
Said he, "my experience cost Inc
Just $1,000, but think got it cheap
enough. Missouri Sharp Shooter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
The Candidate.
"a Boys Composition)

A candidate has only two legs but
he's got lots of faces, and he always
smiles--whether he feels like it or
not. His chief occupations to shake
hands with the men, fatter the wom-
en-, and kiss the babies. He ought
to give nickles to boys but he don't
always do it. To be an expert cam
ddate is to be able to talk pleasantly
all the time without sayin' nothin'.
All candidates are bad men, tho,
if you don't believe it just ask their
opponents.
TIE Candidate goeth out in the
mornin' full of wind and returneth at
eventide full of hope-or maybe il
amt hope, but that's what he talks
like it is. All candidates are sure
winners until election day, then mos
of them haint.
There are more male candidates
than female ones except of leap years
X
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
The NforGan Co.
Versailles, ad
HAS UPS AND DOWNS.

While in reminiscent mood re-
Gently the editor of the Pittsburg,
TEX, Gazette. recalled his youthful
days and how he was tempted into
newspaper work. The life seemed
bright and the work easy. Today he
is a wiser man. but concludes that he
is no worse OF than men in any other
walks oi life. He says:
"Evcrybody imagines that the 9TH
or fellow has snap. Whether he is
banker. farmer, merchant, rrcfes-
$ onai man o. lahore, he is regarded
by somebody as having the light end
1of the load. used 10 think that the
merchant led the easiest life of any,
with nothing to do but buy goods and
wrap them up. but Mr.. Merchant tells
me that his business is nerve-raCking
and hazardous. and when ! see the
Wreckagc strewn along the way of
commcrcialsln no longer wonder at
his statement.
"lhe farmers life then appealed
TO me with its pure country air and
verdant environments, its spirit OF in
dependence and freedom from the
sping competition of the city, but
when | took Mr.. Farmer into my con-
fidence he said city lic was mid
summers dream compared to the
country, where it WAS always too hot
or too cold, too wet or too dry, and
where the boil weesil played havoc
with the cotton, blind staggers killed
off the horses and cholera laid low
the hogs. He wanted TO come to
town, where his nearest neighbor was
just across the street, where he could
worship under gold-tipped spires only
stones throw from home. and where
he could sleep till seven O'Clock in.
stead of having to round up old Beck
down in the pasture at S a. m. He
discouraged me.
II then took a focus on the bank,
ing business. All, there was bust
ness that was run alcng lines of leas
resistance! doors open at nine
closed at four Easy hours, cas-,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
How to Get the Roses.

Every person who reads this advertisement may have this
remarkable collection Of by sending bringing into
this Office $slCO pay for this paper and The Journal of
Agriculture each year. This offer wiA last Only q
fen weeks longer: Order and have the
ped whenever you desire. s"2G What
ath came as they aP
Send all orde-.e led his house7 Some rar1
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31

Mel Schannep received last week
from State Game Warden Jesse Toler"
ton, two pair OF English pheasants,
and later pair of Chinese pheasants,
all beautiful birds. When the young
are big enough to scratch for them
selves they will be turned loose, but
woe to the hunter who kills one of
them, the minimum fine being $50,
00j with d possible term in jail.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
He Came Back.

One OF our Republican exchanges
wants 10 trade off the old Missouri
Democrats for eastern Republicans.
Ouico numbcr OF Democrats have
been going west and northern and
eastern Republicans taking their
place.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
PAND CONERT.

The Versailles Cornet Band viii
give concert on the square next
Saturday afternoon, weather permlt'
ting, 2:30 to 400 O'Clock, also at
1880. Everybody invited 10 come
out and enjoy the good music, sum
shine and fresh air.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31

A Greene county man boasts that he
is seventy-fve years old and never
started a kitchen fire in his life.
That is the oldest fire escape on rec
ord. Missouri Sharp Shooter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31

SS' MN tclliis Hllll tMdTK ana
that his daughter was dead. y
Christ strengthen the ruler'st
bidding him Fear not; OF
and she shall be made t-.---.-----
Has niS the psqNaoofS qNaofSrSSs s. 'he % 40 nut atuhe
the ears to the joyful ring of the dol
lar and feel the velvety touch of the
long green. But one day MIR. Bank
er took me into his private Office and
gave me tip. He pointed to his
gray hairs: told of the midnight oil
that had to be burned over the ledger
long after the busy world had gone to
its slumbers; spoke of the panicky
times when banks strength is put
to the test and worry and mental
strain leave furrows on the brow. A
good business. he says, but we pay
dear for the whistlc, and as he heaved
a sigh he spoke of the time when he
could be relieved of the work.
$40 the doctor I went, looking fol
a profession tnal would afford oppor
tunities for An easy time. He was in
snugly buried in the upholstery of hi
Office chair, but as | beheld the white
enameled operating table, and thu
cabinet of glistening steel, and heart
the acctor tell Of the midnight call
done for charity's sake and the tryin|
scenes enacted around the dying bed
/ made hasty retreat.
"Thns it went clear down the lin,
until one day | peepcd into the sane
tum sanctoruna OF that genus hom,
known as the editor. saw him il
his easy chair with his trlbys proppet
up on his desk and an acre of news
paper spread before his face. II
looked contented and happy, thoug
his office consisted of only hand
me down Office chair and a desk an,
a hand press, and possible balanc
in the bank of $3.50. Taking it fo
granted that he held the key to wha
! was looking for / asked him if h
had any job lots of easy places {
hand out. He said he had, and if
would take job setting type at 500
per month and board myself he woul
gladly accommodate me. He said tn
. newspaper business was blankety har
work, and that as soon as he coul
he was going to turn loose and ru
for governor. thought he was lying
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
The Roses Described.

These excellent consist of the White Coc,e
white; Isabelle Sprunt, canary yellow; Heen Gould, red
Gainesborough glossy pink.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31

AT the teachers examination held here
last Friday and Saturday, the following
were in attendance:
Hattie Phillips Barnett
q, ID. Bradshaw Pa-nttt
Chas. p. Tompkins Barnett
Roger j. Berry Barnett
May Weaver Barnett
Delilah Collins rarnctt
Sadie Fay Barnett
Una Porter Barnett
Matte Berry Barnett
Alvetta Englebrecht Barnett
Mabel Boodiey Barnett
o. c. Weaver Barnett
Blanche Finley Glensted
Elva Richardson Glensted
Gertrude Yarnell Glensted
Myrtle Ivy Glensted
Emanuel Webster Gravois Mill:
Mamie Findley Gladstone
II. G. Hoist Marvin
Opal Roark Marvil
Emmet Parsons Otterville
J. II. Parsons Otterville
Ira Page Ottervlle
Myra Sanders Slower
Anna Sanders Slower
Myrtle Thruston Slower
Cora Martcnsen Syracuse
+. G. Page syracuse
Edith Hamlin Versailles
|
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31

take advantage of offer. The plants have Selected
strong yearold bushes which if given ordinary
will bloom after planting. Each of the four of
different variety and all choice varieties which will pro-
duce great of beautiful flowers through the entire
growing
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
A Poor Doctor.

Ruth and Louise are chums, and
were one day deploring the fact that
there was not baby in either home
Ruth said, "I've just been begging
my mamma to get DR.. O--to bring
us a baby girl" Louise spoke up
quickly in disguised tone of voice,
80, don't get him, he brought all
the little Miller children; there's so
many of them, and they are all SO
homcly."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
Teachers Examination.

At the teachers examination held here
last Friday and Saturday, the following
were in attendance:
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
ONE THING AT A TINE.

Anne, little Texas child, went
cat to walk with her mother for the
FIRST time after a slight illness. She
walked slowly, and, after waiting
several times to let her catch up, the
mother called out Come on. It's
getting late, dear. We must hurry
m." Then as her daughter made no
haste, she added, run, Anne"
From a little distance came the pro-
test: "You'll just have to wait, moth
er. Pm so busy walking ! can't
rum"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
Four Rose Bushes Free

The Morgan County REpUB-
LIcAN is going to assist the
mothers, sisters and wives of
our subscribers in improving
their home surroundings by de-
livering positively FREE and
prepaid four choice ]i,ver-b!oom-
ing Rose Bushes, and We want
every one who reads this iaper
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
FUNNYGRAFS.
From THE DEIINATOR For April.
BECOMING THREADBARE

FROM lHE DEllNAloR FOr HpTll.
BECOMING THREADBARE
Once when I was washing Walter
he noticed my hands were chapped,
and he exclaimed, go, mama, yoa
is wearing out"
He LIKED IT ALL
Johnnie aged five, liked to go to
his grandma's s to dinner. One day
one of his aunties said to him: "Johh,
ME I think the only reason why yor
like to eat here is because of the DIES.
sert you are sure to get" "Oh
no." said Johnnie ines; like the din
ner too. -, miles OF re
80 to Hannibal al LIVE.
70 Columbia and Fulteris was coin,
E.,J. 81. some friends. Hi
..lothcr told him to be good boy
When he returned she said, "Wer
you a good boy?" "Yes, mama,
was," he replied, 81 just barel
EArcathed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-31
THE WAY OF THE WORLD.

. Four-year-old James awakened
early one morning and found his
father dressing by lamplight and asked
why he was up so early. "To earn
potatoes. for you, my lad," was his
fathers reply. Presently James slow
ly climbed out of bed, and his father
asked why ne got up so early
"Why, to eat the potatoes" came
the answer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
NEW YEARS GERMAN
Danced At Opera House Thursday
Night.

The New Years german took place
at the opera house Thursday night.
The figures we're beautifully led by
Mr.. and Mrs. c. R. Howard. Donch 5
orchestra. Of Washington, furnished
the music. Dancing commenced az 9
and was kept up until 2.30. The ger
man was a pretty one and a delightful
evening was spent by those present.
VINO were Misses French, Of Alexau-
dria; Dawson. of Rockville; Mcclellan,
of Texas, Alexander. of Washington
Kate Doggett, Mamie Ficklen. Mary
Gusts Lee, Flora Mason, Madge Taylor,
Lima Harrison, Susie Bradley, Lava
ette Bowman, Pearcy, Josephine
Wright, Berry, Barber, Ellen Wallace,
Josephine Maddox. Sallie Carter, Misses
Hanway. Mr.. and Mrs. c. R. Howard
Messrs. Parham, Of Petersburg; Lem
y, Of Harrisonburg Downing, Of
Front Royal; Lacy. of Richmond. Bruce
Mcclellan. Of Texas. Rice, Of Alexan-
dria. Linthicum, of Michigan; Riddick,
Of Norfolk. {. O'Conor GOoirick, A.
F. Dickson. c. B. GOolrick, Gunyon
Harrison, II. Montgomery, S. B. Hall,
z. NJ. Chichester, c. Mason Smith,
Franklin Stearn, Paul Karsten, Jr., J.
II. Hanway.
Chaperones were Mrs. A. B. Yates,
Mrs. Z. J. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
R. RichersOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
SUNBEAM ENTERTAINMENT

An interesting and attractive Christ
mas program was presented ny the
Sunbeam Society. Of the Baptist church,
Wednesday night The church was
beautifully decorated IN red and green
against a background of white. AT the
top of the wal. IN large red letters,
were the greetings. Merry Christ
mas and Happy New Year. and at the
bottom Glory 70 God IN the Highest,
while heart shaped letters m the center
formed the motto Jesus ~ King.
The program was well rendered and
if space did not forbid each clild would
deserve special mention. The program.
which was IN charge Of the efficient
Young president Of the society, Miss
Mabel Armstrong. was as follows
Chorus Little Lights.
Scripture Reading Leader.
Prayer-B. 5. Pates.
Address of Welcome Mary Williams.
Song-Julia Decker. Clare Graves.
Elizabeth Sacrev. Helen Franklin.
Madge Snellings. Anna Garner.
Recitation. A Dream-Olive Berry.
The Months-An exercise by Ran
dolph Stone. Ethel Nash. Margaret
Goodrich, Olive Mills, Leah Armstrong.
Alice Stearns, Horace Cole, Erma
Hawkins, Edward Blake. Wilmer VIII
iams. jeanette Mills and Doris Pates.
Solo and Chorus-Ethel Nash and
Months.
Recitation. Four Little Sunbeams-
Gladys Nash. Clare Graves. Helen
Stearns. Elizabeth Stearus ard Julia
NJ Rowe.
Solo. santa Claus Doris Pates.
Recitation. The Light Came Down
Ruth Clark.
Trio. Just a Little Baby-Gladys
Nash, Burnette Layton and Lean Arm
strong.
Solo. When I Was a Little Child
Emma Hawkins.
Recitation. A New Mamma Madge
Snellings.
Recitation. Winter Time-Florence
Smith.
Chorus. Merry. Merry Christmas
Ruth McGee. Ruth Clark. Ethel Nash,
Isabel Layton. Florence Smith. Lavlnia
Hefin and Alice Stearns.
Recitation, At Christmas Isabel
Layton.
Solo. Christmas Stars-Miss Annie
Owens
Praver-N. {. Decker.
Closing Chorus-Praise Him.
At the close Of the program, Capt. ).
J Quinn. after an instructive ard en-
terta!ning little address 70 the children,
in ms usual graceful manner. presented
70 Miss Margaret Goodrich gold star,
suitably engraved. for having made the
greatest amount from one penny. hav-
ing brought IN 500.
Miss Olive Mills received a gold ring.
as second prize. and eight others re-
ceived books for faithful work. Mss
Matte Tansill and Miss Mamie Cris-
mond presided at the piano. The band
Is in a thriving condition. being IN
charge Of the following ladies'
Mrs.. J 2. Rawlings, Miss Matte
Tansill, Miss Mamie Crism0nd and Mrs.
Lizzie 5. Courtney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
At ST. lust

St. Just, Va, Dec. 80. 1903.
Antioch Sunday School held a Christ
mas celebration Christmas day. Al
though a heavy snow was falling a
good audience was out and enjoyed the
program, which was as follows:
Singing Hymn.
Scripture Reading-Supt ". K.
Reynolds.
Prayer. R. Quisenberry.
Singing Merry Christmas Bells.
Christmas Welcome Ellis Coleman.
Christmas Acrostic-Nin small chill
dren.
Santa Claus at Morocco-Churchill
Wright
Ii Santa Claus was Pa-Frank Cole
man.
Dialogue, Finished Education-Lum-
ME and Ellie Wright
Motion Song, Christ Child Of Long
Ago--Janie and Ellie Wright, Frazier
| Coleman and Carrie Lumsden.
Recitation Reynolds.
Empty Stockings-Janie Wright.
Recitation Jordan Wright.
Dialogue-AshtOn and Mario n Wright,
Ennis Brown and Frank Coleman.
Don't Forget-Alma Reynolds.
Song, Jesus Loves Me-Lafayette
Biscoe-
Recitation, Christmas Star-Ruth
Biscoe.
Dialogue. Christmas Letters-M Man.
ME. Elton and Edna Wright, Agnes
and Frank Brown and Ellis Coleman.
Recitation, Jesus Lover Of Ny Soul
Inez Lumsden.
Ouartette. Joy to the Worid-Julia,
Florence. Merritt and Mary Biscoe.
Recitation Lafayette Biscoe.
Grandma's Beau-Lena Coleman.
Recitation, A Desire-Louise wright.
Dialogue, The School Masters Ex-
amination-Meritt Biscoe, Vivian and
Frank Coleman, Marion Wright and
Ennis Brown.
Recitation, When Christmas Comes
Frazier Coleman.
Hush Angels-Alma Reynolds.
Singing, Christmas Joy Bells School.
Recitation, The Dolls Marriage-Car-
RE Lumsden.
Recitation, He Didn't Want Much
Marion Wright.
Recitation. Little Babes Of Bethle-
hem Ellie Wright.
Closing Address Elmo Coleman.
Singing, Merry Christmas to You AL
School.
A prize for regular attendance was
presented TO Jordon Wright by the su-
perintendent.
After the program each member Of
the school received a nice bag Of candy
and other good things. Spectators
we're also treated.
I A collection was taken for the Bap-
, tist Orphanage at Salem, and a nice
sum raised.
One Who Was There.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
Or. FITZHUGH TO SPEAK
At SCIENTISTS MEETING

Professor Thomas Fitzhugh. head Of
the department Of Latin at the Uni
versity of Virginia, will attend the
annual session Of the American Phili-
logical and Archaeological Society at
John Hopkins University.
Dr. Fitzhugh IS TO read a paper en-
titled Evolution of the Saturinan
Verse and the Genesis Of Modern
Rhythm.
Professor Fitzhugh's 8 papers always
evoke great interest Ever since ms
return from the German University. he
mas regularly contributed 70 this Philo-
sophlcal Society. As an evidence Of the
grade Of work that is being done at the
University IN the development Of Latin,
it is but fitting TO state that Of the
i've candidates for the Cecil Rhodes
scholarship appointment, VINO passed
the examination successfully. four had
taken Latin at the University.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
FUNERAL or CAPT. FITZHUGH

The funeral Of Capt. H. B. Fitzhugh
took place from St Georges Episcopal
church Friday at noon. conducted by
Rev. DR.. R. J. McBryde. The remains
were sent on the l l.23 train 70 Richmond
for interment Capt 5. j. Quinn.
Messrs. c. R. Howard and ]. 5. Woods
Of the Masonic Lodge. accompanied the
remains 70 Richmond.
The pallbearers were. Messrs. J. Con-
way Chichester. c. r. Howard. II. K.
Sweetzer. W. II. Richards, Jr., Guy
Cross and ". H. Hurkamp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
HoWS THIS7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligation made by his
firm. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
w. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system Testi-
moniaIs sent free. Price 75c- per bottle
Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
NUMBER 1910,
BY FRANK II. SWEET.

lcopyright. isl9 b. American Press Asso-
ciaiion.
Dingle, dong. dong With merry din
Nineteen hundred and ten steaus IN,
And of the train with laugh and
cheer
There steps the jolly, glad New
Year.
His baggage after him they throw,
Twelve big boxes In a row.
Twelve big boxes. wide and deep.
Oh, for Just a single peep
Just a single peep to see
What's inside for you and me.
One thing, though, I know is true
There are valentines in number two.
Number sevens marked. With
care"
I believe there's powder there.
Five and SIX are labeled Flowers"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
A HAPPY UNION
AssemhIy's Home and School Acquires
Fredericksburg College.

All our people will be delighted TO
know that the Assemblys Home and
School has acquired the Fredericksburg
College property. Possession will be
given at the close Of the present ses-
sion. July lst, 1910.
The union Of these two great institu-
tons was the splendid conception Of
the late DR.. A. p. Saunders. and their
temporary separation was deplored by
our CITY Their reunion on January l.
1910. Is the best New Years gift our
city could receive.
We congratulate DR.. RosebrO and
the Home upon this happy consumma-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
FUNERAL OF MRS. MITCHELL

The funeral Of Mrs. Lucy A Mitchell
took place from the Baptist church FRI
day at ; p. m, conducted by Rev. ".
L. Dolly and Rev. z. A. Williams.
The remains we're placed in the Scott
vault in City Cemetery. Pallbearers'
Messrs. L. Ashton Dodd. N. B. Kinsey,
S. 3. Perry. B. 5. Pates, J. R. Rawl-
inos and \. K. Eastburn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
SP0TSYLvANIA NOTES

Spotsylvania Co.. Va. Dec. 30.
Christmas mas been very dull in this
neighborhOod compared with what We
usually have.
The boswell chapel celebrated Christ
mas Tuesday evening. IL was quite a
success. The boswell Sunday school
will continue through the winter.
Mr.. 5. A. Graninger will open his
school Monday.
Mr.. Lloyd Stratton IS managing for
Mrs. R. T. Jones. He is an up-to-date
man.
Wishing The Free Lance much sue
cess in the coming year. j..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04

rarcHMoND. FREDERICKSBURG AND Po.
n r0MAC R. R.
Northward-Leavs daily Sal. 6:26 essz local
7ok ~. IO-2e Iocal n N; l-zs. $50 local, IDA
,Ssufhvzrrd-Leave $50 am. daily. A. c L. train
e1s a M. week days local: Si8 m. daily. locsl
fl.sa a. m daily, s. A. L train. In .. m. aaZ
Fast trnin for Richmond: SIS D. m. daily a. =
L. train SIS D. N. daily ;. A q train' ~ ,p =
m. daily, local: 3.66 p m, dAiiy. D A l. nnn'
IissI .. "a. daily, A c. l. train.
Local from Richmond arrives 4soo .. m "ssA
days - LII,
Arrivals and departures not guarants-d-
W.P. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
c. c. Cox. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
w. 8. EMBREY

[Successor to Embrey & Bergman. ]
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps con-
stzntly on hand large supply of Baied
Hay and Mil Feed. Office near Rail-
road Depot, Fredericksburg, Va
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence ca.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
DECLINES coMMIssIoNERsHIP

President Taft offered a place on the
board of Commissioners for District of
Columbia TO Corcoran Thorn. Mr. Thorn
declined the offer.
Il il settled that Cuno H. Rudolph
will be one Of the new commissioners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
LOST A VALUABLE HORSE

Mr.. Eddie Jacobs found one of the
best horses he owned. four year colt,
In ms stable dead Friday morning. The
horse fell on the ice Thursday and It Is
thought ne died from the result Of the
fall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
VIRGINIA NEWS

Mrs. Mary E. Bodine mas sold her
farm Of I0l acres near Nokesvllle,
Prince William county, to Mrs. j. R.
Manuel for 81. 300. Possession March l.
Alexander Island. 155 acres, near the
Virginia end of the Highway Bridge
over the Potomac at Washington, the
scene Of racing some years ago, has
been sold 10 r. Thomas Robinson, OF
Alexandria. for $3.50. coo or $1,000 an
acre.
The price of g woman ) stunning
gown NAV shock her husband.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04

A charter was issued in Richmond 70
the Atlantic Ice and Coal Co., Of Rich
mond, with capital placed at from fifty
thousand to eight million dollars. The
promoters are nearly all well known
business men of Atlanta and other
Georgia cities. The company is EN-
powed TO engage in business in this and
other States.