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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18

Above we present a good picture of
Prof. Hugh S. Bird, principal and SUI
perintendent Of the public schools Of
Fredericksburg.
Professor Bird was born 10 Pc
tersburg in 1869 He graduated az
Peabody Normal College. Nashville,
Tenn, in 1888; elected to the chair of
education in William and Mary College
at Williamsburg the same year, serv-
ing there until his resignation TO go
into business in 1904.
In 1909 he was made superintendent
Of schools for James City County and
the town Of Williamsburg. and was ap-
pointed trustee of the new George Pea
body College for Teachers in Nashville,
Tenn. the same month, the latter ap-
pointment being made by a committee
of the Peabody Education Fund. con-
sisting Of Bishop Lawrence, Of Massa-
chusetts. Chief Justice Fuller, and OK
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
QUINN MEMORIAL
BIBLE CLASS ORGANIZED

At the Baptist Church Sunday morn
ing the mems Bible class formerly
taught by Capt S. J. Quinn was reor-
ganized under the name Of Quinn Me
mortal Bible Class. Rev. r. A. Will
liams is the teacher. Col. F. ID. Cole,
president: J. p. Rowe. vice-president;
w. T. Garner, secretary: j. K. Leitch.
treasurer. The chairmen Of several
committees are: Lookout, William
White; Absentees, H. c. Honey; Social,
W. E. Bradley; Sick, George S. Davis.
The class numbers about forty men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
Mr.. John S. PICKETT DEAD

Mr.. John Smith Pickett died in New
York Wednesday night suddenly, of
erysipelas, aged 46 years. He was the
Oldest son of the late Major Charles
Pickett. of Norfolk, brother of Gen.
Geo. E. Pickett and nephew Of Mrs.
Geo. w. Shepherd, of this city. The
remains were taken to Norfolk for in
tefment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18

Secretary Olney.
Prof. Bird taught for many summers
at various summer schools, including
the one held at the University and those
so successfully conducted at Bedford
City by Supt Glass, of Lynchburg.
He established in 1894 and supervised
the Model and Practice School Of Will
liam and Mary College for twelve
years
While holding the chair Of education
at William and Mary College one-fifth
Of the whole number Of school superin-
tendents now serving the State were
students in that department, the list
including Mr.. A. d. Wright, who goes
to Henrco county.
Prof. Bird has an interesting family,
his wife and three children. He is an
Episcopalan and in politics Democrat.
Prof Bird will assume his duties
here in a few days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
EDUCATIONAL RALLY FOR SPOT
SYLVANIA

A series of educational meetings Will
be held in Spotsylvania county as fol-
lows:
For Berkely district at Partlows
Tuesday, October 18th.
For CORTLAND district at Spotsyl-
vania C. H., Wednesday, October 26th.
For Livingston district at Broken
burg 1.-THE new schoolhouse) Thursday,
October 9th.
For Chancellor district at Salem
Church Friday, October 18th.
A number Of local people, including
teachers and trustees and supervisors,
are expected to take part in these
meetings. In addition Mr.. E. II. Rus
sell, president of the State Normal and
Industrial School for Women, and Mr..
A. B. Chandler, Jr., State School Ex,-
aminer, are expected to be present and
make addresses. All the people OF the
county who are interested in the schools
are urged to be present.
Mr.. James Ashby, superintendent OF
schools of the county, will also be pres
ent. l-oIo-4'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
SPONSOR FOR FIRST DISTRICT

Miss Columbia Jackson Smith,
daughter Of Mr.. Allan Smith, of
King George, who has been a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T.. j. Smith.
left here for Norfolk Monday TO
attend the meeting of Grand Camp
she is sponsor for the First Dis
she is sponsor for the First Di
trict of Virginia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
DEATH IN SP0TsYlvANIA
Mrs. n. +. Gay Passes Away at Advanc-
ed Age.

Mrs A. II. Gay, wife of Mr.. Newton F.
Gay. died Saturday night Of general de-
bility at "MiIbrook," her home near
Spotsylvania c. H.. aged SO years.
She had been confined to her bed for
several months. Mrs G. was a native Of
Illinois, but moved with her husband to
Spotsylvania county % year ago. She
is survived by her husband, who is 81
years old. and three daughters, Mrs.
Smith, of Brooklyn, n. Y, Mrs. Amy
G. Pendleton and Mrs. Sadie Wilson,
both of Spotsylvania county. Mrs. Gay
had been a member of the Christian de-
nomination for 20 years.
The funeral took place Monday after
noon at 2 p. m. at Berea Christian
Church at Spotsylvania c. H., services
conducted by NIP. H. Crismond. Bur
ial was made in the family lot in the
Church Cemetery. The pail bearers
were Messrs. Thos. b. Gayle, F. l..
Fraser, Geo. w. Perry, B. T. Andrews,
K. NJ. Waller and T. K. Harris. Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
REVIVAL IN CAROLINE
IS Converts at Round Oak Baptist
Church.

At protracted meeting held all last
week at Round Oak Baptist church
Caroline county, conducted by Rev: Mr.
Rennolds, the pastor, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Tucker, of Richmond. there were
80 conversions.
The services were well attended and
much interest shown. Services were
held both morning and night.
The baptsing took place Satur-
day morning at II O'Clock on Mr..
Reeves farm, near the church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
ARRIVES WITH PRISONER

Chief J. II. Robinson arrived here
Friday night from Washington with
Howard Vergis. The prisoner was
taken to Jail and locked up. About II
O'Clock be was turned over to the GUS
tody of his attorney, Z. w. Carter,
for his appearance before Justice Dan
nehl Saturday morning. The case
came up and Mr.. Benz. Purvis, repre-
senting Irene Lewis. from whom Yer
gis is accused Of taking the money,
asked for a continuance, which was
granted until p. m. Vergis was again
put in the custody of his attorney.
At 2 p. M, after hearing the evil
dence, the charge was dismissed. At
torneys Purvis and E.W. Carter had
some very sharp tits during the trial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
FOR HOSPITAL

Miss Berscherer Will Take Charge
Nov. LIST.
Mrs. J +. Mason, president OF tho
Mary Washington Hospital Associ-
alton, states that the Hospital As
ISOLATION has secured the services
OF Miss Berscherer. a lady OF great
experience in all departments OF
hospital work. such as matrOn. SUI
perintendent and instructress in the
Training School for Nurses
Miss Berscherer has had IA
years OF experience as superinten-
dent OF a hospital She is full
graduate OF a large hospital in Al
bany. y. Y..and the Hospital Asso-
citation here is fortunate in secur-
ing her services. There were a
number OF applications for the po-
sition
Miss Berscherer will assume her
duties here November LIST
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
PEOPLES MISSION
Fourteenth Anniversary Observed.

The fourteenth anniversary Of the
Peoples Mission was held Sunday at
$3.50 D. m. Evangelist Geo. A. Mills
presided. Rev. John K. Jacobs preach
ed the anniversary sermon, text from
4th chapter Of Acts. 18th verse. 1t
was an interesting sermon.
Mr.. Chas. Wright led the singing and
Miss Flossie Marsh presided at the or
gan. Miss Marsh has been faithful to
her task as organist Of the Mission
since it's organization.
A duet, Come Unto Me-, was sung
by Mrs. John Proctor and Mr.. Wright.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Decatur
Edwards. A collection was taken to-
wards cancelling the debt of $1,000 on
the Nilsson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
PUSHING EDUCATIONAL WORK
Prof. Chandler Visiting and Address
ing Teachers Institutes.

Mr.. A. b. Chandler. Jr.. state
School Examiner for the First Cir
cult. has returned from Middlesex
county. where he assisted in con-
Quoting a Teachers Institute at Ur-
hanna Mr. Chandler made sew
eral educational addresses. Much
enthusiasm for the school was
elected. Middlesex is taking the
lead among the counties in East
tern Virginia in matters of school
progress As evidence OF this may
be mentioned the fact that within
the last few years practically all
OF the one room schools have been
consolidated into central graded
schools
Mr.. Chandler leaves by Thurs
days steamer for Montross. where
a similar institute will be conduct
ed for WestmOreland county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
TOURING PARTY HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Wannan and Mr.
and Mrs. Severance, of Scranton, Pa,
came here in their large touring car
Friday night from Washington and
spent the night at the Exchange Hotel;
They came by way of Manassas, and
found parts of the road very bad. Sat
urday they were shown over the battle
fields by Mr.. S. H. Beale. They left for
Richmond in the afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
HAD PRISONER IN CHARGE

Chief Robinson, of Fredericksburg,
was in the city today having in charge
Howard Vergis, colored, who was ar
rested in Washington and who is wanted
in Fredericksburg on the charge OF
robbing a woman. The prisoner was
lodged in the station house till the train
left for Fredericksburg this evening. -
Alexandria Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
IMPROVING ICE POND

Messrs. w. S. Chesley and II. G.
Chesley had force of hands at work
cleaning and enlarging the ice pond for
the coming season.
The pond is being plowed and harrow
ed, that the ice may be free from weeds
and trash, and the high places
are being cut down to give more
surface TO the pond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
WEDDING CARDS
Smith RennOlds.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Rennolds, OF
Richmond, have issued cards for the
marriage of their daughter. Miss Caro-
line Gordon Rennolds, to Mr.. Hiram
Moore Smith on the evening Of We'd
nesday, Nov. ID, at s O'Clock at Saint
James church. Richmond.
Miss Rennolds has many friends here,
having frequently visited her aunts,
Miss Lizzie Rennolds and Mrs. f. R..
Martin. in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
GOLDEN LeDAS ST0CKWELL
Another Prize Jersey Added to Chat
ham Herd.

Allandale Farm has received from
Overton Hall Farm, Nashville, Tenn,
the grandly bred young bull, Golden
Leda's Stockwell 1858, recently Pur..
chased for use in their own herd Uf
prize winning Jerseys.
Golden Leda's Stockwell is superb
individual and intensely bred along
Golden Ferns Lad lines, being sired by
Imported Stockwell 1924, for whom
Hon. A. B. Lewis paid $ll, 500. 90, and
having for dam the imported daugh-
ter of Leda's Golden Lad P. 1868 II. c.,
Victoria of Athena 1926, butter test
IA lbs. "a o., and Junior Champion
COW at the Worlds Fair.
Golden Leda's Stockwell is a worthy
scion of such illustrious lineage and
and will doubtless sire many blue rib
bon winners in his Virginia home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
FREDERICKSBURG PICTURES
IN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

Mr.. VIM. C. Levere, distinguished
Mason and lecturer, of Evanston, III.
visited this city some time ago and
took number of pictures, among them
being the Masonic Building, interior Of
the lodge, some of the Washington
Masonic relics and number of other
historic places. These Mr.. Levere has
had made into slides and uses them in
his lecture on 1.-The Early Masonic"
In his lectures on Washington anc
Fredericksburg be particularly refers
to Lodge No. and its purpose to builc
a Masonic Memorial Temple.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
SAW DEER SWIM RIVER
Prof. Chandler Wished for His Gun.

While going down the Kappa
hammock river on Thursdays boat
Prof. a. b. Chandler noticed an
object about $50 yards III front OF
the boat and called the attention
of a number of people to it, AS
the boat drew nearer it was seer
to be a large deer II made lis
way to the bank and escaped in the
woods This was near the HoI
Yard wharf Prof. c. wished very
much for a gun and stated that he
could have shot the deer easily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
A ROBBERY

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Jefferson left
their home Friday evening for a short
time, returning about 9 O'Clock. Dur
ing their absence some one had made
an entrance through the back window,
ransacked all the bureau drawers and
had taken a pair of gold-rimmed eye
glasses valued at S.. A reward will be
given for any information leading to
the recovery of same.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
PLAY MATCH GAMES or TENNIS

Mr.. Leonard F. Pierson and Count
d'Adhemar, of Caroline; Bernard Robb,
of Richmond, and Ben Schenk, Of Wash,
ington, were here Saturday and will
play match games of tennis on MIR. Z.
r. Towards court, at Kenmore, with
some Of the Fredericksburg experts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
HOSPITAL DONATION FROM D. A. r,

Mrs. ]. E. Mason, president of the
Mary Washington Hospital Association,
has received bond for 500 from the
Daughters Of the Revolution at Wash
ington as a donation to the hospital, the
interest on which, s. per year is to be
devoted towards the maintenance OF a
child free cot in the hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
RECOVERED AND WILL
BUY PROPERTY

Mr.. James O'Bryhim, who is saving
for MIR. Aubrey Purks at Guineys and
was injured some time ago, has re-
covered.
Mr.. O'Bryhim is proposing to buy a
piece of property in Stafford and has
saved I'D Sl38 for this purpose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. X. A. Williams at the Baptist
church Sunday morning preached on
subject of 1.-The Bi-Products Of Life.
II was a most forceful presentation and
he received many expressions of ap.
proyal of the mastery way he handled
the subject.
He preached a strong sermon again
al night to a large congregation. There
was special music at both services. The
large choir sang the hymns with spirit.
At the morning service MIR. Chas. r.
Wright sang a solo, which was. much
enjoyed. At the night service Mrs. A.
p. Rowe sang a sweet solo, which was
greatly appreciated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
CHILDREN ON A LONG JOURNEY

Mary, nine years, and Merritt Will
liams, twelve years old, grandchildren
of the late Mrs. Mary l.. Anderson,
sister of Mr.. Geo. w. Wroten. were
tagged and put IN charge Of Pullman
conductor Friday and sent to Los
Angeles, CAL, TO live with their aunt,
Mrs. Mause. Both are orphans. They
make no change between here and Los
Angeles and 90 via New Orleans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT
Mrs. ]. E. Stone Dies in Baltimore.

WIS. % TIE ptohc Dicn th bht'hhehe.
Mrs. Mary Stone, wife Of Mr. James
+. Stone, formerly of this city, died At
the home of her daughter, Mrs. May
Rollins. in Baltimore, Sunday evening
of cancer, aged 50 years.
The deceased was Miss Rollins. Of
King George. lived in Flcdeii, ksbLig
a number Of years and raised family
here. Her husband was an officer Of
the police force here.
The family moved TO Washington
about 20 years o,where they have since
resided. Mrs. Stone was a member Of
the Baptist church. Her husband and
three children survive her-Mr. John
W. Stone and Mrs. Mamie McCeney,
of Washington and Mrs. May Rollins,
of Baltimore. The interment will take
place in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
GONE TO FRONT ROYAL

Mr.. A. F. Brown, State engineer on
the public road improvement in the
county, left Monday for Front Royal,
where he was called in regard to in
stalling a sewerage system. Mr..
Brown will only be away for few
DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
DECLARATION FILED

In the Corporation court on Monday
Messrs. Goodrich and Carter, attorneys
for Mr.. Henry Warden. filed the decla-
ration in the suit of Warden VS.. Tim
berlake, growing out Of the circulation
of a political dodger directed against
Mr.. Warden on the night preceding the
June Council election. The declaration
is a lengthy document, comprising four
teen typewriter pages and contains
two counts, one charging common law
libel and the other drawn under the
Virginia statute Of insulting words.
Damages in the sum Of 5000 are ask
ed for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
REV. H. G. LANE
Resigns His Charge in Richmond
County.

Rev. H. G. Lane has rendered his
resignation as rector of the parish
which includes Warsaw, Richmond
county, to take effect Nov. l. The res
ignation has been accepted.
The Northern Neck News says:
"Mr. Lane is a preacher of great
force and his sermons are always pro-
ductive of much good. In whatever
field of labor his future may be cast, he
will carry with him our sincere and best
wishes for him and his charming wife
who, like her husband, is popular and
greatly beloved here.
Mr.. Lane married Miss Annie 7. Cor
don, of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
ST. GEORGES

There were no services at St.
Georges church Sunday morning. Dr.
Micon. of the Theological Seminary,
who was expected, was detained from
some cause and failed to appear. Inc
night services we're conducted by, Or.
MeBrvde' s assistant, Rev. Mr.. Zackery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
TEAM RAN BACK TO STABLE

Mr.. R. G. Hildrup's team became
frightened while standing in front Of
the College Saturday evening and ran
down the street, causing some excite
ment. They went directly to the stable
and no damage was done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
DELEGATE FROM STAFFORD

Mr.. Montague Cooper, of Stafford. a
delegate from Camp $50, Rock hlll'
was here Monday en- route to Martins
willie to attend the State Camp Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
in session there Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
GONE TO SEE SICK DAUGHTER

Mr.. Arthur Ballard received a tele-
gram from Delorme, w. Va, the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Blandheld,
stating that she was extremely Ill and
to come at once. Mr.. Ballard has gone
to see her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
NEW DEPOT TO OPEN

The new R., F. & P. depot in this
city will be opened and ready for use
about Nov. 10th. This will greatly ia
ciIitate the handling Of the fall traffic
as well as being convenience to the
travelling public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
DIED At DUMFRlES

Mr.. Robert Doyel died at his home in
Dumfries last week, aged 80 years;
He is survived by his widow. Insured
in Home Beneficial Association, OF
which Mr.. B. S. Pates is agent here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
ACCIDENT

The little three year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Shepherd, was ac-
cidentally knocked down by buggy in
the street Friday afternoon. DR.. Pratt
found the child slightly bruised, but
not seriously injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
A RED SNAKE

Mr.. Geo. Payne, Of the p, F. & T.
r. R., captured a red snake IN 2 brush
nile along the road Saturday. IL was
about 6 inches long and nothing IKE u
has been seen around here before.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
KINSEy'S SALES

Mr.. N. B. Kinsey had some lively
sales in front of his auction house Sat
urday. He sold several buggies, furni-
ture' etc. A large crowd attended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
A RUNAWAY WHISTLE

The whistle at the Southern Brick
Works got loose Saturday night and
made night hideous with its sound
for a while until it could be tied down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
MISSION SERVICE IN ESSEX

Rev. John r. Matthews will conduct
Mission services in st. Paul's church.
Millers Taverns, Oct. 18th and 2Oths
Bible Readings at il;30, services and
sermon in the afternoon of each day.
Services will begin at st. Johns, Tap
pahannock, Oct. 2lst and continue until
Oct. 9th. Bible Reading at II a. m,
regular services at 8 p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
COLORED BAPrZING

Six candidates were baptized near
Berea, in Stafford, Sunday, by Rev.
Cornelius Lucas, colored, OF this city,
to the fellowship of Shiloh Baptist
Church, in Falmouth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
THREATENED WITH APPENDICITIS

Mr.. Maurice Perry, who is employed
at the feed store of Mr.. David Hirsh,
is threatened with appendicitis. He is
attended by DR.. Scott.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
JUDGE MASON

Mrs. Jno. E. Mason has returned
from visit to Judge Mason in Rich
mond. The condition of Judge Mason
is understood to be very satisfactory
and he is improving steadily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
REV. R. J. M'BRYDE

Rev. X. J. McBryde is resting COM
fortably at the Mary Washington Hos
pital and his host OF friends hope for
his speedy recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
HUNDRED THAT Or. DEW
WILL WITHDRAW

1t is rumored that DR.. Thomas Welch
Dew, Of Spotsylvania, will withdraw
as candidate for the Senate from this
district. II correct this leaves the field
to Hon. r. C. L. Moncure, of Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
FOR POWER HOUSE

The laying of the foundation of the
power house with concrete was com
menced Saturday morning, and by
evening one fourth Of it was laid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
MOVING INTO NEW HOME

DIR. F. c. Pratt is moving into his
new residence on George street, lately
purchased from the estate of Charles
r. Tackett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
RANDOLpH-MAC WON

Randolph-Macon defeated Frederickis'
burg College at football at Ashland,
Saturday. Score, s to 0.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
MOVED TO THE CITY

Rev. f. G. Barnum, pastor OF Fal-
mouth Baptist church, has moved to
this city and is residing on Charlotte
street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
RETURN FROM NEW YORK.

DR.. C. S. Webb and Mrs. Webb have
returned from New York and are now
at their home at Bowling Green.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-18
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
October, 1910.

First class printing done at The Free
Lance office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-07-20
A NEW LOCATION.
Oehler & Hitler Will Move Hard
ware Stock Into Building DC.
cupied by T. j. Brandt.

With the purchase of the Theo. J.
Brandt stock of furniture by the
DEBORAH Furniture Company and
the disseminating of the store the
building occupied by Mr.. Brandt
will be vacant only for short time,
for it has been leased by Messrs.
Oehler & Hitler, the hardware
dealers, and their stock, now in the
Reed building will be moved into
this room, as soon as it can be re-
modelled to suit their needs.
This is one of the very finest To-
cations in DEBORAH, a large, roomy
building right in the center of bust
ness, and will make as fine a place
for their business as they could
possibly secure, and we congratu-
them upon getting it, They have
steadily increased their trade since
starting in business few years ago
and all are glad to note their
progress. They expect to move in
aboxt a month.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-07-20
Married Forty Years.

Nearly everyone in the north part
of the county and many In DEBORAH
will remember Mr.. and Mrs. Byron
ID. Blackmar who left Burr Oak
about twenty years ago and went to
Salt Lake City, Utah. They were
married in Burr Oak on July 3,
1870, and on the corresponding
date of this year over hundred
friends and relatives gave them a
happy surprise to celebrate their
fortieth wedding anniversary, at
their home in Salt Lake City. The
Salt Lake Tribune contains splendid
cuts of Mr.. and Mrs. Blackmar,
and an extended write-up of the
event. 1t was an occasion that will
he long remembered by them, and
their friends in this county join in
congratulation.
Mr.. Blackmar founded the b. &
o. Transfer Co. when. he went to
Salt Lake, but during the past five
years has been in the grocery bust
ness with his son Lorenzo.