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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-04

pitieth HE children, SO Jehovah pitt
! eth them that fear him.-Ps. 10s: i8.
There is much mat separates US
from Thee. much that persuades us
we are not Thine, much hat saddens,
bewiiders and weakenE us. Lord.
teach us to pray; give us that gift OF
faith by which alone we can have
the vision of Jesue Christ or can
live to Thee. May our prayers be
more real; give us the beginning OF
all rue prayer, a sincere
to be made holy, to be loosed from
sin, and to accept all the RESPONSE
bilities and righteousness of the spirit
ual hfe.-Marcus Dods.
Mcslday. June 6: He kncweth the
way that l take; when ne hath tried
| me, ] shall come forth as golo.-ob
90: 10.
God is ten6er-Just like the Prodi-
gal Sons father-only this difference.
that God a millions of prodigals,
and never gets weary of going out
to meet them n welcome them
back, every one as II he were the
only prodigal son he ever had
George Macdonald.
Tuesday, June Z: Are not five spar
[ IoNs SblI " w RCilAN AAio " ohAW
of them rs forgotten IN the sight OF
! God.=Luka IL: 6,
o Lord. who knowest every need OF
mine,
Helm me to bear each cross, and not
repine;
Grant me fresh courage every day.
Help me TO do my work Away
without complaint!
Annie b. Baldwin.
Wednesday, June 8: Thou haEt set
our iniquities before thee, IA secret
sins in the light Of thy countenance.-
Ps. 90: s.
Much more is necessary to rende.
us religious before God than before
men: and frequently that which is
highly esteemed among men. Is an
determination In the sight Of God HUI
man legislation satisfied with actions.
but the law of soc regards u prin-
ciples as well sE our practice. Bad
goods require dark rooms: and as
many articles of merchandise seem
valuable TIL taken into the light. 40
there are many things which appear
fair till they are set In the light or
Gods countenance.-Jay.
Thursday. June 9: Thou God seest
me.-Gen- 16: 10.
We shut our doors, and no n can
see what goes on inside. Even IA
closest friends do not know what
our thoughts are. But there is one
who sees into all the depths OF our
being. God knows our words before
we speak them, cur thoughts before
they take form in our minds, Some
times men go off. and nobody knows
where they are. But we cannot fee
anywhere that God cannot find US
}. r. Miller.
Friday, June 10: For his yes are
upon the ways of a man, and he seeth
all his goings.-Job. 50: Il.
T. God Is the critic of the thoughts
and intents of the heart, n i nard-
~ can conceive of a better way of
achieving saintliness than every Mig
to sit still and let God say to you
whatever he has to say. BY the touch
of his Spirit he seeks to mold men
but you must give the Spirit Of Gou
time. More blessing mas been OBJ
tanned aInong the niiis anu woods
about Keswick than in tho tent
f. Is. Meyer.
Saturday, aune Ii: Thy Fathsr who
seeth in secret shall re~compense thee
Matt. s. q.
Knowing as am known,
Or shall l love that word.
And oft repeat before the throne,
Forever with the LORD
nA AVN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-04

A judge In the western part q
Tennessee is reported to have had
before him recently the application
for a divorce OF a young minister who
Isought to be separated from his VITA
because she was q hindrance to him
in his desire to preach to such an
extent that. az he alleged. no was
forced 10 choose between his wife
and the Lord" The judge very prop
erly held that there ID no ground
for thinking that the Lord would
make any such demand upon a man.
A husband who VIII Not love and
care for his wife IL surely about tina
worst possible material out OF which
to make a Christian minister. Tho
evidence In this case developed the
fact that for two years this nan had
contributed nothing to the support
of his wife and child. The next time
he preacher" he should look up
as q text l Timothy W.. y: But II
any man provide not for his own. and
specially FOR those OF hts own house.
he hath denied the faith, and =
worHe than IN inndsLs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-04
A Novel Choir.

Three hundred birds under the
leadership OF a girl, II is said. rem
dered the praise service at st. Peters
chapel. In Florence. Italy. Each bird
was in Its individual cage. There
were ms hundred and fifty on one
side of the altar and one hundred
and fifty on the other side. For two
years they were under this girls
oversight. The opening Of the hymn
selected is whistled by the leader ana
the birds follow her, closely observing
her baton. 1t was wonderful to lis
ten to the exquisite harmony and
volume OF music produced by this
feathered choir Of birds. No flaw
was detected by the most critical ear.
This In the only bird choir OF its kind
in the world, and Is one Of the strong
attractive OF the city for tourists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-04
Jesus WALKS ON THE SEA
By Edward Leigh Pell. D. [

The sunday School Lesson for june Matt IA 1885.
r. Pers NOTES. on the Lessons are copyrighted and must moi be reprfw%~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-04
4 n 7, D - M-1Lo.o LII Commhdy 1850
n age DcVOIcQ 10 I\6uSOuS V1dllCIS Rev. H. Pitt D D. !.
Conducted by
For Each Day in the Week

as young rs the morning.-Charies G.
Arnes.
The drawing Of man toward the mys-
terfea of the unseen world liz evil
denoe of the divine In him, and It's
expression in worship IL simply the
natural vibration of a spiritual life In
response to the touch Of that life from
which 1t came and OF whose substance
1t is.-F. A. Hinckley.
Has the glad heart no o of God?
Nay, but It was a wise prayer the
fathers of the English Church taught
us to pray,-"Tn al time of our wealth.
Good Lord. deliver u.s. For prosperity
and Toy have their temptations as well
as failure and sorrow. And not only
SO. but our prosperity and our joy
need TO be lifted up into the divine
light, SO hat with our joy we can 20
{ God our jcy.-John Page Hops.
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The Best Things.
There may be many enumeration
OF the best things for life. Here Is
one q that we have seen then,
staetd:
The best Observation-Disclosures
edge.
The best law-The golden rule.
The best statestnanship-Seif-go gov
eminent. ?
the best philosophy contente6
mind.
The best art-Painting @ smile upon
the brow OF childhood.
: Tho best scienoe-Extracting sun.
shine from a cloudy a
The best war-To war against ones
weakness.
The best music-The laughter OF an
innocent child.
The best diplomacy-EfYecting O
treaty of eac with ones own con
science.
The best biography-The life which
writes charity in the largest letters.
The best theoiogy--A pure and be-
nelcert life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-04

Saturday, 1une IL: Thy Faith. r who
seeth in secret shall recompense thee
Matt. 8. 4.
Knowing as l am known,
How shall l love that word.
And oft repeat before the throne,
Forever with the Lord"
James Montgomery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
FATTA-DESHAZ0

The marriage of Miss Agnes De-
shazo. Of King George, to Mr.. Frank
Fatta. of this city, was solemnized Sun
day at neon at the Catholic parsonage,
by Rev. Father ]. NJ. Perrig, Of st.
Mary's church. -,
The bride was attended by Miss
Katherine Bennett, of Alexandria, and
Mr.. Linwood +. Layton, of this city,
was best man. The bride was atured
in a gray travelling suit, with hat and
gloves TO match.
After the marriage the friends OF tne
happy couple were entertained at oie
Main street, where delightful reiresh-
ments were served, after which the
bridal party left for the home OF The
brides parents in King George, where
a splendid reception was held on Mon
day. They will make their home II
this CITY,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY

Sunday. Xmas day. was filled win
sunshine. There was but few clouds
The home coming was larger than ever
before and there was JOY IN many
homes. The day passed quietly and IN the
churches were filled at all services. Inc
spirit Of giving prevailed with al
classes. The rich gave bountitully an'
those not so fortunate gave their pro
portion. The poor were remembered anc
MANY homes were made bright anC
families happy.
Monday was observed generally al
Xmas day. The stores were all closed
The Sunday school celebrations took W
most of the day. There were gathering
around the festive board where were
gathered members Of the families
Later social visiting was a feature.
At night there was an absence o.
cannon crackers and pistol shooting
The picture shows were crowded: lh'
heavens were filed with the glare o.
rockets and roman candles. BY midnlgh
ali was quiet and the Xmas OF LII
passed into history.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
JUDGE CHICHESTER

To the Virginia judiciary an eX-
cellent addition has been made IN
the person OF Judge Z. II. J.. chi
chester. OF Stafford, who was yes
terday designated by Gov. Mann TO
preside over the Fifteenth Circuit
as the successor of the late Judge
John +. Mason General approval
will be awarded to this appoin'ee.
Formerly judge OF the county court
of Stafford. Judge Chichester brings
to the bench previous experience
i'm the judicial office, which especi-
ally fits him for the duties and re-
sponsibilities now devplying upon
him. A seasoned and success
full lawyer. member OF a family
which has given and is still giving
able lawyers to the Commonwealth,
learned in the law and capable OF
fine public service, Judge Chiches-
ter gives promise OF distinction on
the bench. In vesting him with the
ermine. Governor Mann made no
Richmond Times-Dispatch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
MISS VIRGINIA S. KNOX DEAD
A sainted Woman Passes Away.

Miss Virginia Suter Knox died at heI
home on Princess Anne street, Tues
day at noon, aged Is years. She SUI
fered stroke Of paralysis last June
since which time she had been helpless,
The deceased was q woman OF exalted
character and many Christian virtues
and from early childhood had been an
active member Of St. Georges Eplsco-
pal church. e,.
She was the eldest daughter OF the Iate
Thomas F. and Virginia 5. Knox ano
was born July 10, 1885, in Frederlcks-
burg, where she has lived her whoie
life Her life has been spent dong
good for others. ,
She was one of the founders Of the
Ladies' Memorial Association, ITS wee
president at the time of her death
president of the Female Charity Schoo
of St Georges church, vice president
of the Daughters of the Contederacy,
member of the Executive Board oil
Mary Washington Hospital and presl'
dent of the Sewing Society oil he'
church. IVA.
She is survived by two brothers, City
Treasurer Robert +. Knox ana Mr.
Douglas II. Knox, and one sister, Mrs
w. Eustace Moncure.
The funeral will take place at
st Georges Episcopal church Thurs
day at II o'clock a. m. -
Pallbearers: Actiye-Richard I
L. Moncure. Thomas f Knox, kobt
X Moncure, Andrew NJ. Coyle, j.
Conway Chichester, Arthur l.
Thornton. II. Lewis Wallace INNS
TAYLOR. Honorary-Judge A. W
Wallace. St Geo. r. Fitzhugh, VII
liam f. Ficklen. Dan NJ. Lee, koo'
Gordon. Battaile Gordon. Edgar
NJ Young. Geo. w Shepherd. Mar
ion G. Willis. Jr.. DR.. A. c. Dosge''
Samuel G. Wallace
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
LETTER FROM JUDGE CHICHESTER
lie Thanks His Friends For Loyal
Support.

To The Free Lance:
Realizing the impossibility OF seein
face to face and thanking in per-
son my many friends who have so
voluntarily and heartily assisted in
securing for me the appointment as
Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit
to ill the vacancy occasloned by the
death of the lamented Hon. John
+. Mason, | take this means OF con-
yeying TO them my thanks and ex-
pressing to them my heartfelt APP
probation of their efforts and the
confidence they have reposed in me.
| shall enter upon the performance
of the duties Of the position deeply
sensible of my own unworthiness
but with a fixed determination to
give to II the best that Is in me.
II | can but approximate the
splendid record Of my predecessor
| feel that | will have met the ex-
pectatlons OF my friends and done
credit to myself. and this shall be
my constant endeavor.
Respectfully,
Il. II. l.. Chichester.
Fredericksburg. Va, December
20, 1910.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
THE CHRISTMAS GERMAN
Merry Dance At the Opera House
Monday Night.

At the Opera House on Monday
night the annual Christmas german
was danced by about 40 couples,
including a number of visiting girls
and men. The house was prettily
decorated for the event, large
Christmas bell and bunch of mis-
tletoe hanging from the chan
delier in the center. with holiday
streamers running In various dl-
rectlons. 1t would be hard to find
prettler crowd OF girls than those
participating i'm the dance, which
began at 10 and lasted until a. m
the music being furnished by
a Washington orchestra OF pieces.
The german was led in pretty style
by Mr.. Clarence X. Howard.
Among those dancing were
Mrs. Clearance r. Howard, Mrs. w.
J. Chewing. Mrs. George Brown,
OF Pittsurg; Mrs. Chas. II. Hur-
kamp. Mrs. c. O'Conor Goolrick,
Mrs. Deleyan Montague, Misses Jen-
ME Maitland. Kate Doggett, Page
Waller, Virginia Ficklen. Anna
Keim, Sallie Carter, Grace Piercy.
Sadie and Bessie Taylor. Grace
Vest. OF Richmond; Cornelia Breck-
enridge. OF Pittsburg; Susie Bradley,
Susie Yates, Lena Harrison, Ellen
Wallace, Corinne Herndon, of New
York: Resale and Columbia Smith,
Of King George; Beryl Barber. Ii
ly Alexander. OF Washington; Jose
lsf 4 fl..tr mi Vla
Miss Meetze, of Fauquier. Mrs.
Franklin Stearns, Messrs. f. l.. w.
Green, Clearance r. Howard, c.
O'Conor Goolrick, Halsey Dickinson,
OF Caroline; Chas. H. Hurkamp. Sut
ton and Lacy. OF Richmond; James
Bradley, OF Baltimore; Stansbury
and Fitzhugh Ficklen, Jack Barber
and r. c. Taylor, Of Pittsburg; Geo.
Brown, OF Pittsburg; Warrington
Wood, of Norfolk; Deleyan Monta-
que, Gunyon Harrison, c. b. Cool
rick, DR.. c. b. Harrison. of Colon
ial Beach, DR.. w. J. Chewing,
Franklin Stearns, w. X. Goolrick,
Stuart Williamson, Stuart McBryde,
Joe Savage, Paul Karsten, Jr., Arm
stead Lewis, of King George; Tay-
Tor. VIM Smith, OF King George;
Leonard Pearson, OF Caroline;
Douglas Carter
Among the chaperones and others
present were Mrs. John T. Goolrick,
Mrs. Morris. of Staunton; Mrs. w.
j. Harrison, Mrs. A. b. Yates. Miss
Lucy Herndon, Mrs. Alvin T.
Embrey, Mrs. Geo Richardson. Mrs.
Dickinson, of New York; Judge
Alvin T. Embrey. Messrs. Geo. Rich
ardson, Scott d. Quinton. Riddick,
Dickinson. of New York; Frank
Taylor. OF King George, and others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
Mr.. PHILLIPS RECEIVES
CHRISTMAS TOKEN

Mr.. w. J. Phillips. Of this city.
was the recipient of a beau
tiful Christmas remembrance, a Nor
ris chair. from Drinkard Lodge OF
Masons of Haymarket, Prince VIII
liam county. This is a new lodge
instituted about a year ago by MT
Phillips, acting for the Grand Mas
ter of Masons, and MIR. Phillips Is
the present master of the lodge.
Mr.. Phillips highly appreciates
the kindness of his Masonic breth-
rem
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
JUDGE CHICHESTER QUALITIES

Judge r. II. l.. Chichester quail
fled before Judge J. T. Goolrick IN
the Corporation Court OF this city
Saturday as judge Of the 18th Jul
dicial Circuit Immediately upon
his qualification as judge. at the
request OF Attorney Frederick W.
Coleman. he entered DEGREES in
the chancery causes of Griggs v.
King and ais. and Carnahan, guar
dian, V. Carnahan and ais. pend
ing in Spotsylvanai Circuit Court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
Mr.. SEWARD SECURES PATENT

Mr. 0. p. Seward. of this city,
has received a patent for a
shade bracket" from the Canadian
government. He has applied for a
patent on the same device in the
United States also and expects TO
receive this in a short time.
The patent attorney in speaking
Of the patent says: THE merits
of your invention seem obviously
desirable from a practical and com
mercial standpoint" This inven-
ton should meet with great sue
cess "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
CHRISTMAS WARRANTS

Squire S. E. Eastburn was engaged
at Mayors office Tuesday in the fol
lowing civil cases: o
CRYSTAL Bottling Co. V. Wormley 4
Co, dismissed at defendants cost
CouIbourne Bros. Co. V. Wormley q
Co. for $23. AZ, removed to Corporation
court; Mueller v. Wormley & Co., dis
missed at defendants costs; W. b.
Osbourne v. Wormley & Co., judgment
for SIS. 20; Magrath & Chesley v. Worm
lev for 1856, removed TO Corporation
court, and Simon Hirsh & Bro, 80
removed to Corporation court.
Attorney B. P.Willis represented the
plaintiffs and Frederick W. Coleman
the defendants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
Mr.. WARDEN PRESENTED WITH CANE

Mr.. Henry Warden was presented
with a handsome gold headed cane
Monday evening by number OF citi-
Gems as a token of their apprecia-
ton OF his citizenship. Judge John
T. Goolrick made the presentation
speech. Mr.. w. ID. Carter also
spoke. Mr.. Warden accepted the
cane in a speech. On the cane
was inscribed ITO Henry Warden.
ESQUIRE. From his friends, 1911. ~
Those present besides were Messrs.
r. l.. Biscoe, f. c. Ninde, Preston
Harris, n. B. Musselman and w. A.
Mullen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
ELKS DISTRIBUTED BASKETS
TO THE POOR

The Elks lodge of this city, following
their usual custom sent out large
number of Christmas baskets. The
baskets were delivered by committee
of the lodge, and the poor were re-
membered regardless of color or rank.
The baskets were filed with the sub
stantial necessities of life and were
greatly appreciated by the recipients.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
JONES AND GLASS
FOR SENATE
Especial to The Free Lance.)
Richmond. Va. Dec. q.

A special from Lynchburg says that
the formal announcement of Congress
man Carter Glass for the United States
Senate in opposition to Senator Swan
son will be made within the next few
days, before he leaves for Washing
ton to resume his duties as a member
of Congress. The truth of the report
cannot be doubted and he will be in the
race against Swanson.
Il is understood that Congressman
Jones will oppose Senator Martin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
AMONG THE PRIZE WINNERS

The Fredericksburgers who made
the correct guess for the Washing
ton Post puzzle, which carries with
II total prizes amounting to So
600. are James c. Rowe, Ashton
Dodd. Mrs. Geo. p. King, Mrs. Cald-
well. S. b. Richardson. Perrin Sc
ward. Mrs Emma Clark, J.
C. Ferneyhough, DR.. J. E. Cole
and Charles T.. Cole and j. l.. Saw
age
There are large number OF
successful guessers. The llrst
prize is $1,000. II will be decided
later who will get Ii.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
INCREASING HIS YIELDS

Mr.. ]. S. Peyton and wife, OF
King George, we're here Friday buya
ing good things for the children OF
Potomac Baptist Sunday School. He
bought a farm containing so acres
few years ago. The first year
he only got IL barrels OF corn. The
next time he cultivated the same
Is acres he got 81 barrels and the
third time 96. This shows good
farming
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
ANOTHER THEFT AT ROAD CAMP

Lewis Brice. colored, an employ
ee on the Spotsylvania road works
stole a suit of clothes valued at
.s35 at the road camp Monday ana
made his escape. He is described
as having no teeth in front, wore
overalls. with black cap and dark
tan shoes, weight about 100.
Henry Evans and Patrick Harris
who broke Jail at Spotsylvania Z.
H., have not been captured yet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
SHOOTING CASE IN CAROLINE

Frank r. Smith, of Caroline county,
shot Mortimore Pitts Saturday, two
balls taking effect. Smith was tried in
the Circuit Court Of Caroline county,
recently on a charge of forging the
name Of Pitts to a check. The jury be-
ing unable to agree, the case was nolle
prosecuted. Saturday Pitts went to
Apollus BoutweI's on business. Smith
was in the room as Pitts entered and
asked Pitts what was he going to do
about what happened in court, to which
Pitts replied that he was going to DO
nothing, that he did not come there for
a fuss, but on business. At that Smith
drew his pistol and shot Pitts twice in
the side. Smith is in Jail
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
JAMES W. MUSSELMAh
Prominent Merchant of Stafford Dies
Suddenly.

Mr.. James w. Musselman, a
prominent merchant living in star
ford, at Musselman, died suddenly
Tuesday, aged 55 years. He was
brother of Mr.. ~ B. Musselman'
of this city, and is survived by ten
children, five sons and five daugh-
tiers.
Funeral from his home Thursday
at p. m. conducted by Rev. A. T.
Lynn. Interment in the family
burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
DEATH IN FALMOUTH

Mrs. Bessie Ellis, wife of Mr..
Grafton Ellis, died at her home in
Falmouth Saturday morning, aged
Is years. Besides her husband she
is survived by an infant child, her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mills
two brothers and one sister
The funeral took place from the
Baptist church Sunday at 2 o'clock.
Rev. r. A. Williams conducted the
service.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Ell
lott Lightner, Austin Snellings,Wm
Boutchyard, John O'Bryhim, VIM
snellings and Nelson Berry. Inter
ment in the church burylng ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
BIG SHIPMENT OF TURKEYS

r. l.. Fritter, of The Eastern
Provision Co. here shipped the
week before Christmas to Philadel-
phia 5000 pounds of dressed tur'
keys and 1000 pounds Of chickens
and ducks. The turkeys cost an
average of zoe per pound.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
POSITION FOR BUTTON

Especial to The Free Lance.)
Richmond, Va Dec. 9th.
II is reported that Col. Joseph But
ton, State Insurance Commissioner,
has been offered the presidency of one
of the largest Insurance companies.
The report cannot be confirmed because
Col. Button is away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
CITY PROPERTY SOLD

The storehouse on Commerce st.
occupied by Strasburger & Son and
lot on Princess Anne occupied by
Cartright e. Davis. both owned by
Gottschalk estate of Baltimore,were
sold by n. B. Kinsey, auctloneer'
on Wednesday and bought by Mr.
r. G. Heflin-the house for 49,
45O and lot S1,250--a total OF -
700.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
waRRocK RICHARDSON ALMANAC

Mr.. J. w. Adams, stationer. Will
accent our thanks for a copy OF
the Richardson Almanac
for 1911. This Is a most useful
publication and contains great
fund of information.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
UNDERWENT OPERATION

Miss Blanche Edmondston was
operated on for appendicitis Satur-
day afternoon at the Mary Wash
ington Hospital here by DIR. A. G.
Doggett and DR.. s. l.. Scott. the
operation was successful and her
condition Is very favorable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
COMING WEDDING
Jones Payne

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Payne, OF
Lignum, Culpeper county, have Is
sued cards for the marriage oil
their daughter, Miss Laviolette
Payne. to Mr.. Alexander Stuart
Jones, eldest son of Mr.. c. W. Jones
the well-known dry goods merchant
of Fredericksburg.
The ceremony will take place In
Lael Baptist church at Lignum on
Wednesday, Jan. 18th, at 3 p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
ELKS HOLD SOCIAL

A smoker was held by the Elks
Monday night after the regu-
lar meeting OF the lodge. Delight
full refreshments had been prepar-
ed by the home committee, which
we're greatly enjoyed by those pres
ent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-29
FAMILY REUNION

Mr.. II. w. Fox and wife, of Buffalo,
N. Y, are guests Of Capt. McCrackenl
for the holidays. Capt. McCracken had
his whole family with him to make his
Xmas a happy one. He had Mr.; W. J.
Smith, the photographer, down Monday
to take a group picture of the family.