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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
MRS. ABIGAIL HIGBEE GAY.
EDUCATIONAL MEETING
Interesting Occasion at Spotsylyania.
Addresses and Dinner Teachers AS
ISOLATION Organized.

Interesting Occasion at Spotsylvania.
Addresses and Dinner Teachers AS
ISOLATION Organized.
Spotsylvania, Va, Oct. 9th, 1910.
A highly instructive and interesting
educational meeting was held at the
courthouse of the county on Wednes-
day last, Oct. Goth. which was called to
order and presided over by Division Su-
perinton1ent James Ashby, of Stafford.
During the morning session Supt.
Ashby. School Trustee A. II. Crismond
and School Teacher 4. S. Boore gave
entertaining talks in support of educa-
tional claims, which were well received
and appreciated.
In the afternoon session State Elk
aminer Prof. A. B. Chandler, Jr., gave
an address Of great strength on educa
ton in general, and presented strong
reasons for taking higher ground in the
development Of educational principle:
generally. He showed how in seyera
years past there have been great ad
vances along educational lines, and that
the public school system Of the state
had grown into greater and higher
spheres Of usefulness from time 70
time; and said that there was no rea
son why training in the higher graded
public schools should not fit the student
for entry into the higher order Of col
lege study.
A County Teachers Association wa;
organized with Mr.. T. S. Boore az
president, NJ. l.. Young and Mrs. Mag
gle Chewing, vice presidents, anC
Miss Nettie Hess, secretary. Miss
Ruby Adams was chosen the delegat,
to the State Teachers Association t
be held at Richmond.
A splendid dinner was served on the
courthouse grounds, which was greatly
enjoyed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. J II. Cole lost fine driv-
ing horse a few days ago.
Mrs. Augusta Lee, OF Parker,w
a visitor 10 our office Friday
Mr.. J VI. Harris, Of Culpeper
county, was here Friday a guest
OF his daughter. Mrs. b. p Wills
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip ~ Stern
and Miss Margaret b. Shepherd will
attend the funeral Of Mr.. Willard
Wigfall Wright. which takes place
from the home Of his father neal
Richmond Saturday at p. m.
Mr.. c. A. Smith, Of Spotsylvania,
brought some handsome sweet potatoes
here Friday. They indicate what Spot
sylvania land will raise when properly
prepared. The potatoes are North
Carolina spuds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
OBITUARY

Mrs. Abigail Higbee Gay, wife of Mr.
Newton S. Cav, died at her residence,
"Millbrook, in Spotsylyania county,
October 18th. 1910, aged 20 years. Mrs.
Cav was born May 2Sth, 1877, in Upper
St. Clair, Allegheny county, Pennsyl-
yania, and was the daughter of Obediah
and Sarah Philips Higbee and grand
daughter of Joseph Philips an Ameri-
can officer of the Revolutionary War
and Mary Hall Philips his wife. She
was converted and joined the Christian
church under the ministrations OF Rev.
Thomas Campbell, the father Of the late
Alexander Campbell, and II Is believed
that he baptized her. Her zeal foT
church work was soon afterwards
SHOWN. and she zealously labored wlth
Thomas Campbell in saving the seed OF
religious principles held and taught by
the Christian church and later co-opera-
ed with Revs. Walter Scott, Samuel
Church. William Baxter, NJ. l.. Streater,
Isaac Errett and Robert Graham, the
pioneer preachers Of that church, m the
dissemination of those Bible truths
which under the guidance Of God lee
to the spread of the Christian church
through the Middle West of the United
States. She knew the late Alexander
Campbell well and he visited her home
in ST. Louis in 1863. Mrs. Gay was
woman of strong natural intellectual
force which was greatly added to anc
strengthened by the graceful polish OF
well lettered and trained mind. She
had strong religious convictions and while
charitable to all she especially loved
her church, her home and her friends
but above all, she loved God the best
She lived past the four-score year limit
of human life, and though greatly afiiic'
ted towards its close that atfliction only
served to reveal that sweet, simple
Christ-like faith which gave assurance
that bodily affection would work out fol
her the far more exceeding and eterna
weight Of glory" She leaves succeed
ing her. her husband, Mr.. Newton 5.
| Cav, now rich in the maturity OF age,
and three daughters Mrs. Amy +. Gay
| Pendleton, Mrs. S. S. Wilson and Mrs.
| J. Wallis Smith, who white they fee
heavily this visitation of Gods provl-
dence, still they rejoice in her triumph
/ ana Will seek 10 ttluldAc hNA NiA i'Niot
example by growing more and more
like their Saviour, until they shall al
meet again in that great Heavenly re-
union where there shall be no more
sorrow, for God shall wipe away al
tears from their eyes" The funera
services were conducted in Berea Chris
tan church at Spotsylvania Court
House, Virginia, by the undersigned
Mrs. I. A. Harris, Jr,, Mrs. Willie
Rhodes Waller, Mrs. S. w. Alrich, Mrs
T. A. Frazer, Mrs. A. II. Crismond anC
Miss Iva l.. Frazer sang sweetly the
chosen hymns at her funeral. Thomas
Is. Gayle, Budiord I. Andrews, George
w. Perry, Richard M. Waller, and DR.
William A. Harris were the active pail
bearers, and T. A. Harris, Sr., Charles
E. Beazley and Thomas Stokeley Cole
man the honorary. Her body was lait
TO rest in Berea Cemetery at Spotsyl
vania Court House, Va, to await thu
coming of the Lord.
J. p. II. Crismond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
LAHORE LETTER
Lahore, Va, Oct. 81, 1910.

Lahore, Va, Oct. q, 1910.
Monday was sales day at Orange.
It's no misnomer. was there and
saw q lively market for almost every
thing. Merchants seemed to be fairly
at work. Altogether it was day OF
Eye olden time.
There are said to be several cases OF
diphtheria in this neighb0rhood and
there is fear Of its spread as there are
many cases in the county
A boy of promise and good cheer reg
istered at Mr.. Will Kings home this
week, and a bright sunshine illumlnes
the whole place.
Mr.. George Smith welcomed the safe
arrival of girl few days since.
Sorghum grinding is in blast and
sweet things are plentiful. The sweet
potato ctop is so large that house room
is in demand. Recent frosts have not
robbed the gardens of tomatoes, corn,
beans, and other easily killed vines.
The apple crop, mostly gathered, is
very good and prices are fair
We greatly enjoyed visit this week
from Miss Lille Voolfolk, always
CHEEKY and welcome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
nALL-L0vE
A Home Wedding Near Richardsville.

The wedding OF Miss Almeda
Mary Love and Mr.. Bradley BraN-
ton Hall was solemnized by Rev.
G. W. Hurt at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam b. Love. Richardsville, Va.
on the evening of Wednesday, Oct.
20. Owing 10 the illness OF the
brides father only the immediate
families and few intimate
friends were present. The bride S
gown was of pineapple cloth. WOW
en- in the Philippines. over white
silk. and she carried shower Dou-
quet Of white chrysanthemums.
The wedding presents were nu-
merous and handsome.
The bride has for the past few
years been secretary 10 Rev. Sam
uel II. Greene, d. d., Of Calvary
Church. in Washington. ID. C.,where
she is well known in church and
missionary circles She leaves a
host Of friends in Washington.
Mr.. Hall is a well known resi-
dent of Culpeper county. Va. and
the young couple will reside at
Richardsville. not far distant from
the home of the brides parents.
The brides mother before her
marriage was Miss Dollie Higgins
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Walter
Higgins, formerly OF Aspen Hill,
Spotsylvania county, now Of Wash
ingtOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
FINISHED WITH WITNESSES
Argument In Shirt Factory Case Pc
gan Friday.

Court convened after dinner at 2:30
O'Clock, when Mr.. Jas. A. McKenna,
expert bookkeeper. resumed the stand
and was examined by attorneys for the
insurance companies up 10 . O'Clock,
when they notified the court that they
were through with the witness with the
exception of the few questions which
had been objected to by attorneys for
the shirt company. The judge reserved
his ruling until Thursday morning.
Court convened Thursday II a. m.
and MIR. c. c. Cox, agent OF X, r. u
p. r. R., was called by attorneys for
Insurance Companies. He was ques-
toned about a telegram from &. r.
Riley & Co. as to release Of some goods
for Virginia Shirt Company, and was
also questioned in regard to freight bills
for the Virginia Shirt Company. he
was not cross-examined by counsel for
the Shirt Company.
Mr.. McKenna, expert accountant.
was re-examined until noon as TO books
kept by Virginia Shirt Company, when
counsel for the Insurance Company
turned the witness over to attorneys
for the Shirt Company, who told him
to stand aside as they did not care to
s-examine him.
Both sides then stated they had mn
ished with witnesses, and asked the
court to adjourn that they may prepare
instructions for the jury. The jury
was adjourned until Friday morning a;
II O'Clock and the court directed the
attorneys to meet at $3.50 p. m. 10
argue instructions.
Judge Phlegar asked the court in
case the argument IS not concluded
Friday that court be held Saturday as
he was bound to be in Newark, y. j.,
on Monday to testify in a murder case.
The Judge said he thought the argu-
ment ought to be concluded by the clos
ing hour Friday night, but IN case II
does not he will consult jury as TO SIT
ting on Saturday.
Mr.. Fitzhugh and Mr.. Carter op.
posed holding court on Saturday anc
said the Jury ought to be considered as
we'll as Judge Phlegar,
Judge Phlegar replied that II was
not on his account. but that life IS m
volved, and he is paying his own eX-
penses there and back.
At afternoon session counsel for In
surance Company entered a demurrer
to the evidence, which has the effect OF
having the jury assess damages sub
iect to opinion of the court on Law
points involved. Friday the jury vii
pass on the damages and Judge Cool
rick will pass on the law. If demurrer
is sustained no damages will be allowed
the Shirt Co., but if overruled th'
amount found by the jury will stand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
MEDlCS WIN
In a Holly Contested Game They Score
on The College Our Boys Fought
Hard And Kept Down The Score.

Oat-weiehed twenty-five pounds to
the man, the local Collegians
were unable to defeat the experienced
Medical College Of Virginia team on the
gridiron Wednesday. On Monday Fred
ericksburg had played hard game IN
defeating WOOdberry Forest and were
not in the best Of shape. Nevertheless
thew went into the game with charac-
teristic gameness and made the NEEDLES
work for every inch of ground. Ii was a
disappointment that the locals were
scored upon as they played close
inside game. Score 8 to 0.
The touchdown was made IN the
second period by series Of heavy plung-
ing plays over tackle. The NEEDLES had
been given several penalties and made
good use of them in making the touch
down.
Several times Fredericksburg was in
striking distance of goal but penalties
interferred with the work.
The first half was in favor OF the
NEEDLES, who had everything their own
wav. The tide turned in the second half
and the effort of the Medics was to
keep the Collegians from scoring. For
the NEEDLES, Fullback Hepburn and
Right Tackle Colfey, an All-Southern
Tackle. were the stars. For the College,
the offensive work of Caldwell and
Williams deserves high mention, while
the defensive work of Mills and Rowe
was great. A spectacular play was
pulled off by Williams, who made a
beautiful run which netted sixty yards.
1t was a hard game for the locals, but
they played consistent, heady game
and showed what the town has IN the
way of football team. The College bias
not yet met a team its equal IN weight,
but in every game has been outwelghed
from ten to thirty pounds to the man;
Each member is playing the game OF
his life and other games are to be play
ed on the local grounds which all should
see.
The next scheduled game will be
played Nov. 4th, with the strong Wash
! ington College team at Chestertown'
Nd. A large crowd of rooters is going
with the team.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
MARRIAGES

Miss Leila Reynolds, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. F. H. Reynolds, of Fairfax
county, and Rev. F. A. E. Warren, of
Chase City, were married in Christ
Church, Alexandria, Wednesday.
Harry c. Carter, of Prince William
county, Va, and Miss Harriet Y. Shep-
herd, of Fairfax county; J. Emmett
Hoffman and Miss Normie +. Weaver,
both of Madison. were married in Wash
inOton Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
HUGH R. GARDEN DEAD

Hugh R. Garden, formerly Of War
renton, but for years a resident of New
York, captain Of the famous Confeder-
ate Palmetto Battery, died Wednesday
at Southport, N. c., of apoplexy.
Mr.. Garden was seventy years OF age,
and was born at Columbia, S. c.
He was a lawyer in New York fol-
twenty-five years. He married Eliza
beth Richardson, daughter of Judge
Richardson, Of Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
DR.. DILL TO CONDUCT
MEETING IN CAROLINE

Rev. DR.. J. S. Dill, who has been
visiting his old home in Richmond,
preached at Venable Street Baptist
church there Wednesday right and was
given a warm welcome.
After visit to this city, during
which he will be rendered reception
at the Baptist church, of which he was
former pastor, DR.. Dill will go to
Sparta, Caroline county. Saturday,
where he VII assist Rev. Anhew
Broaddus in a series of meetings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
WHlTE-WILLlS

Miss Lucy Marshall Willis, daughter
Of Mrs. Marshall q. Willis, of Winches-
.er, a cousin of Messrs. NJ. G. and b.
P. Willis. Of this city, and Mr.. Charles
r. White, of Baltimore, were married
IN Winchester Wednesday evening, Rev.
j. H. Lacy officiating.
The bride was given away by her
u lcle, Mr.. Jas. B. Russell. Miss Louise
laylCr White was the maid of honor.
Hen {. White was best man.
A reception followed the ceremony
at e Iome of the brides mother. Mr..
nd Mrs. White left for an extended
bridal trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
DEATH IN CAROLINE

The many friends of Mr.. Chastine
Carneal will regret to learn Of his
death, near Cedon, Thursday a. m.
His end, which was sad on account of
his youth and bright prospects. was not
unexpected as he had been i'll Of tuber-
culosis for several years. He leaves
his wife, who was Miss Sweeney, OF
.vnchburQ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
JUDGE MASON HOME

Judge J. f. Mason arrived home from
Richmond Thursday on the LIS p. m.
train. He was accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Flora, who has been
with him during his stay in Richmond.
Judge Mason is weak and nervous which
naturally follows his operation. His
physicians say with home influences
be will soon be restored to health.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
PLEASED WITH NEW ROAD
Mr.. Billingsley, of Culpeper. Thinks
Spotsylvania Is Getting Good Results.

Mr.. J. F. Billingsley, of Culpeper
county, visited the Spotsylvania road
which is being constructed, and was
very much pleased with it.
He stated that so far as he can see
the road is as good as that being built
in Culpeper county at a cost almost
three times as much as Spotsylvania IS
paying.
The road being built in Culpeper is
macadam, but is only twelve feet wide,
while the Spotsylvania road is fourteen
feet. The scarcity of gravel in Cul,
pepper county necessitated the use OF
crushed stone.
The camp of the Construction Com
pany will be moved about three miles
further from this city Saturday. The
next camp will be at Massaponax run.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
DEATHS

Mrs. Aubrey Johnson, Of Warrenton,
died in Washington, Tuesday. She is
survived by her husband, child, and her
father, Dr. Colbert, Of Warrenton.
DR.. Joseph w. Gordon, aged 81, a
druggist of Culpeper, was found dead
of heart failure in his room Wednes-
day. He was born and raised in Gull
pepper, and in 1902 married Miss Mary
Bickers, who died fifteen months ago.
He is survived by his father, two sis
ters and a brother.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
U. S. CONVICT ESCAPES

Notice was received here Thursday
by the authorities to look out for an
escaped convict from the workhouse at
Occoquan. He is white, 35 years old,
clean shaven, full chested, stout build.
When last seen, had on new low quar-
tered tan shoes, dirty blue overalls and
Jacket over stripes. He stole his over
alls at Quantico from some workmen.
A reward is offered for his capture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
KING GEORGE
DR.. Minor to Open Sanitarium Per-
sOnais. Etc.
Eiro, Caoroo County Va

King George County, Va,
Oct. q, 1910.
IL seems an assured fact that DR..
NJ. w. Minor is preparing his hand
some home, strawberry Hill, for a
sanitarium of first-class order, and he
expects to have it completed for the re-
ception of patients by the lst of Jan
uary. Its high. healthy location and
attractive surroundings make It admir-
ably suited for a health retreat, and
beingin easy access Of Washington. no
doubt it will become popular. Dr..
Minor, with his years of experience. as
a physician, and possessing a remark
ably bright and sunny disposition, Is
specially adapted to the responsibility
of such an institution.
Mrs. James Baron, Of Essex county,
who has been a guest Of her mother,
Mrs. George d. Ashton, at Colonial
Beach, is spending few days IN wash
Miss Sadie Taylor, Of Fredericks-
burg, is visiting Miss Stella Dickinson
at BERRY Plain.
Miss Mamie Byrd Turner, who ha;
been visiting friends in Roanoke and
other points, has returned home.
Mrs. T. w. Boggs is spending some
time at Colonial Beach, assisting ii
nursing her father, Col. R. j. Washing
ington, who is i'll.
Miss Josephine |. Garnett returned
yesterday from a delightful visit t
Miss Hullihen, of Stanton, and Mrs
VIM. P. Berry, of Prince Georg'
county, Md.
Miss Florence L. Garrett expects Z
leave tomorrow for Morgantown, N. {.
where she will teach this winter.
Charlie, the little son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Jesse Newton, fell from a wager
a few days ago and broke one of hi
arms in two places.
Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. {
T. Darling upon the arrival or a littl'
daughter to bless their home.
Mr.. Henry A. Mason has been re
cent guest of his brother, Mr.. E. W
Mason.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
RIPE RASPBERRIES
GATHERED IN OCTOBER

At Federal HILL" the home Of Mrs.
Theodosia Wight, raspberry bushes
are in bloom and have on them green
and ripe raspberries. At the home of
Mrs. Anna P. Green, on Hanover street.
last week, Peter Alexander gathered
pint of delicious ripe raspberries
from the garden.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
A LARGE EGG

Mrs. James Roach, of Stafford, sent
to this office Thursday large hen egg
that weighed ounces. Ii was layed by
a fine Plymouth Rock. 1t is on ex-
hibition in our window. Stafford is
hard to beat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER

Such continued beautiful weather is
rarely seen at this season. There have
been only three frosts so far and they
SO light that vegetation has not been
injured. On Oct. 9th, 1909, there was a
heavy frost and fires continuous from
that time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
DELINQUENT LAND SALE

The list of delinquent land in Spotsyl-
vania county to be sold by Treasurer
w. G. billiard at public auction fol-
tlxes will be found on the fourth page
of this issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
POSTMASTER GRIFFIN CUSTODIAN

Postmaster John M. Griffin has been
appointed by the Treasury Department
at Washington custodian of the new
postoffice building in this city, begin
ming Oct. 29th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
KILLING FROSTS PREDICTED

Killing frosts are predicted by the
Weather Bureau Saturday morning
throughout the Eastern sections of the
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
SPOTSYLvANIAS STATEMENT

See statemen. of receipts and tx-
penditures for Spotsylvania county on
first page of this paper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29

MONEY TO LOAN
In sums to suit on good security. APP.
ply to Lee J. Graves, attorney III
Arizona republican., 1910-12-02
under the eight-hour law.

under the eight-hour law
 The department is furthermore un- willing to interpret definitely the ex- tent to which, within the meaning oi the naval bill. the eight-hour law shall apply to the work. believing many phases of the subject should be left for determination by tho courts. This. it is believed. also had a deterrent effect upon prospective bidders. ''''
 The great battleship. which will be more powerful than any other thing afloat under the American flag, prob ably will be built by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock com pany of Newport News. Va. That company was the only bidder on the vessel. presenting four proposals. diff fering because of machinery to be in- stalled. They ran from S5,76O, 900 to $5.S30,0O0 The MeXimUm amount au- thorized by congress for this battle ship was S6,00O,000.
 There is probably no successful bid der for the two steel fleet cOlliers. with a carrying capacity of 12,5OO tons.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-02
TRUTH CROPS OUT.
Why Pile Sufferers So Often Fail To
 Get Relief.

Science is getting to the bottom of everything. including the cause and cure of piles. The brightest doctors now admit that piles are coused in formally and can be cured only by in ternal treatment. Dr. J. s. LeOnhardt some time ago perfected a remedy in tablet form-Hem- Roid, which cures the cause of piles. and there fore cures permanently. It is sold by Lovett Drug Co. Phoenix, AriZ.. un- der money back guarantee. $1 Cor 24 days treatment. Dr. LeOnhardt Co. Station B. Buffalo. N. Y. Write for booklet
Arizona republican., 1910-12-02
NOTARY PUBLIc-Dugald Stewar

NOTARY PUBllC-Dugald Stewart of Florence was yesterday appointed a notary public by Acting Governor Young.
 tist ladies' tea win be held this aft ernoon, December ?, at the church parlors. Home made bread, pies and cake will be an attraction, with other good things
Arizona republican., 1910-12-02
.FOSs' CAMPAIGN FOR
 UNDO|NG Of LOCGE
Speaking Tour Began at Providence
 Mass, Last Night.

Providence, Mass, Dec. 1-ThC speaking tour of Governor Elect Foss against the return of Henry Cabot Lodge to the United States senate was begun here tonight. Beginning his address. Foss said the verdict oi the people of Cape Cod in electina congressman last spring sealed the doom of Cannonism." compelled the national administration to seek re- ciprocal trade relations with Canada caused Senators Aldrich and Hale to ''abdicate their seats in the senate" and gave the country at large the first real hope of tariff revision Speaking directly of Senator Lodge Foss said:
 He is working in silence and se- crecy in the restorts of his self-con- stituted political machine, a machine which has dominated Massachusetts politically for years. In seeking tn !, counsels of those whom he serves. the privileged interests, he ignored the verdict of the people. He ignored the fact that he should represent the people, and considers that he is the representative of special interests, be- lieving their indorsement to be all- sufficient for him"
 Foss sssailed Lodges record in the senate. contending that the senator is hostile to reciprocity with Canada and had killed the Hay reciprocity treaty with New Foundland. What legislation in the interests of the people bears his name2' asked Foss who answered his own question by saving. "Only one bin that I recall bears his name, that of the force bill-a measure that causes every honest man to blush.''