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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
STAFFORD
The Surveys For Electric Line-Other
Items From ScribbIer.
stafford c. H.. Va. March 2Gih

Stafford c. H.. Va. March 26th.
Mrs. Cecil l.. Reid. of Freder;cks
burg. - staying with the family OF
Clerk Bryan. whilst Mr.. Reid - on.
gagged IN surveying the line Of the
electric railroad
The engineers Of the electric line have
surveyed two routes. one passing east
OF the Court House. the other west
both OF these routes start from the
Accokeek Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Wine paid the
Court House visit on business TODAY
Mr.. Wine IS in bad health
Mr.. {. w. SchoOler. who died near
Brooke from the result of a fail. was a
a gallant Confederate soldier. n mem
Der OF both Co. |. 47th Virginia Regi-
ment, and Co. A, 9th Cavalry. He
was wounded several times.
A large barge loaded with coal arrived
IN Aqua Greek this week consigned TO
the Austen Run Mining Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. JIM. Green are EXPECT
ed TO take up their summer residence
mere TINS week. They have spent the
winter IN Washington
It's rare that we have such warm
weather in March. but your CORE
spondent remembers Just such in March.
1907. 49, ~ ''' al H.
Mr.. Mark Rodgers. Of HARDWOOD.
paid the Court House a<gsit this week
Mrs. Kate Scwillenberg with her son
IS visiting her relatives here. She is a
daughter of Mr.. Edward West.
Mr. Geo. Armstrong. of Brooke. ac-
companied by Mr.. Jno. b. Bourne. Jr.
paid the Clerks Office a visit today.
Cards. q"
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Woodland. Mrs
Jno. Woodland and Mr.. Frank Woodland
took trip TO town today, as well as
Mr.. John H. Gray. who was accom-
panied by his nephew. Master Ivan
Dent, and his good horse. Billy Will
liam"
MIR. w. w. Butzner, of the Burg. Wis
tied the Court House this week. en-
route TO Coal Landing, the business
metropolis of Stafford.
Mrs. Susan Woodland, who has been
quite sick. is convalescing under the
care Of DIR. Sneed.
Miss Julia Moncure and Miss Warren
Sneed paid visit to the Court House
yesterday.
Rev. f. b. Burwell and his family
left for their new home at Upperville
this week.
Great speculation is INDUCED in here
as to which of the lines of survey of the
electric road will be adopted. east or
west?
THERE'S young gentleman, who re
sides at Brooke. who is the champion
beau of that neighborhood.
Mrs Maria Dent, who has been
seriously III at Brooke, has almost re-
covered her health.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
EASTER

Sunday was an ideal Easter with
bright skies and pleasant temperature.
All of the churches were well attended
and the services were appropriate TO
the season. The sermons were blythe
pastors of the respective churches and
at each there was special music, some
of the programs being on an elaborate
scale. Many ladies were out in spring
costumes with pretty new Easter hats.
The chancels of some of the churches
were decorated with flowers and the
costumes of many of the ladies were
frightened with roses, carnations or
violets. Altogether the day was a most
pleasant one and generally enjoyed.
Monday the schools were closed and
the day was observed by many.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
NORMAL SCHOOL BOARD
Contractor For Academic Building
Made a Mistake.

The fredericksburg Normal School
Board met in Richmond Friday at D.
IN. Considerable business was trans
acted. Messrs. Haynes Bros, of
Chatham. Va, TO whom was awarded
the contract for erection of the aca-
demic building of the Normal School at
this place for the sum of S39, 200. APP
peared before the board and, alleging
that a mistake of some 81. 900 had been
made in the calculations Of the cost of
the building. asked TO be relieved of
the contract.
The board declined to release the
firm and directed them to give bond as
required by the contract and proceed
with the construction. They asked to
be given time to consider the PROPOSE
ton and will report their conclusions to
the chairman of the Building and
Grounds Committee in a few days
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
MARRIAGES

Bonnie II. Terman and Miss Elizabeth
ID. Soles were married March 10th at
the brides home in Mathews county by
Rev. Mr.. Jones.
The marriage of Miss Milred
Maroet, of Cambridge, Md, to l.. Giles
Headley, of Northumberland county,
is announced to take place in Cambridge
April Is.
Mr., and Mrs. Thomas S. Brent ST..
OF kilmarnock, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Mary Miller
Brent, TO Geo. W. Noblett, at Columbus
o., which took place March Is. They
will reside in Staunton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

l keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and un-
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sab, Doors,
and Blinds. Lime, Cement, Calcine
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
Oil, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish and
Lewis's White Lead. Paint Brushes of
all kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roc sng, Sheathing Paper and fine
Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. Z. ID. Cole.
Agent for sale Of brickssof Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
MISSIONARY DELEGATES

Delegates have been elected by the
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian church to the Woman's
Missionary Union of East Hanover
Presbytery. which meets in Third Pres
byterian church. Richmond. April and
las follows: Miss Annie Myer, Mrs. r.
p. Baird and Mrs. NJ. L. Miller; Miss
Lizzie Carter, alternate. Miss Emma
Gold Hutcheson is delegate from Young
Ladies Missionary Society.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
FORFEITED BOND

The case Of Tom Rodgers. charged
with attempting TO enter Mr.. N. b.
kinsey's home on Friday night. March
Is, and who was bailed in the sum of
500, with his parents as security, to
appear before the justice on March 26,
failed TO appear and the bond was for
feited.
The entire family left the city on
last Thursday and have gone TO the
country TO live.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
DELEGATES TO
GENERAL CONFERENCE

Delegates TO General Conference of
NJ. +. Church South, which will con-
vene in Asheville, ~ c., in May, were
elected Saturday by Baltimore Confer
ence, at Washington.
The clerical delegates are Rev. DR..
Collins Denny, Nashville; Rev. DIR. F.
J. Prettyman. Washington, and Rev.
DR.: F. V. REGISTER. presiding elder of
Baltimore district.
The lay delegates are 7. T. Fishburne,
Roanoke. Va; l.. w. Davis. Baltimore,
Md; M. L. Walton, Woodstock, Va. I;
Z. {. Bare, Lewisburg. w. Va, and
A. B. Pugh, Washington.
The conference resolution condemning
the liquor traffic in Maryland and de-
claring for local option were adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
WILL NOT USE
CEMETERY SITE
This Mas Decided By MasOns Fri.
day Night.
TEMPLE LOCATION TO BE DECIDED

At u largely attended meeting Of
Lodge Nc. 4. A. F. & A. NJ. Friday
night II was definitely settled that the
proposed Masonic Temple TO the mem
DRY of George Washington will not b.
erected in the Masonic Cemetery on
corner of George and Charles streets.
The possible location of the temple
in this cemetery has provoked a discus
sion which has extended outside the
limits of Virginia, not only in the news
papers, but in all circles, and il is re-
lief that the matter is decided.
The Temple Committee will bring i'm
a report. laying full information before
the lodge as 70 available sites and the
question will be decided by the lodge
later
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
NOT THOMAS L. RODGERS

The Tom Rodgers who was before
Justice Dannehl March p charged with
attempting TO enter the home of Mr..
n. b. Kinsey was not Mr.. Thomas l..
Rodgers. the painter, of this city. The
names are so similar that Mr.. Tom
Rodgers, the painter. asked that this
explanation be made so his many
friends in the country would know that
he is still working at his old trade of
putting on paint in artistic style.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
THE SURVEYING CORPS
Working Steadily Towards Washington

Working Steadily Towards Washington
Mr.. Cecil Reid, chef engineer Of the
{. b. & K. X. r. Co.. who is survey =
ing line for an electric road between
Richmond and Washington and at pres
ent has his camp at Stafford C. II. .
came in with his corps 20 spend Sunday.
They are working in the direction of
Washington and have run one line two
and half miles beyond Stafford c. II.
IN the direction OF Washington and are
now running a second line from the
Court House in the same direction, with
the hopes of getting a better grade. as
the first one goes across Austin's run
Just little above sea ieavel They
have had fine weather and have made
excellent progress. They will move
camp again about Wednesday in the di-
rection of Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
THE MASONIC CEMETERY
Fund Being Raised 20 Keep it in Good
Order.

A number of gentlemen in the city,
who have relatives buried in the old
Masonic cemetery at the corner Of
George and Charles streets here. which
is in a neglected condition. now that it
is decided that the temple will not be
erected on il, have started a movement
TO raise a sum of money necessary to
put and keep the grounds in first-class
order. Sums Of $25 and $50 have al
ready been contributed by different
parties and we hope the good work will
go on. The agitation of the temple
question will have the good effect of
keeping the cemetery in good order
hereafter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
FATAL FIRE

A dwelling house on the farm of
Judge T. r. B. Wright, known as Null
berry Island, in Richmond county, was
burned Wednesday. The house was oc-
cupied by a colored Tenant, who reached
the house as the roof was falling in.
He rescued his wife, but her injuries
were such that there is no hope for her
recovery. Their four children were
burned to death. Every article in the
house was lost, including 500 in money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
DANIEL STILL GAINING

Senator Daniel continues to show i'm
provement, pulse. temperature and
respiration being nearly normal If the
present gain continues. il is expected
20 remove the Senator TO his home in
Virginia within two weeks. DR.. Chown-
ing declared that Senator Daniels fac
ulties were nearer normal than at any
time for two weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
SENATOR DANIEL MAY
SURVIVE FOR YEARS

Senatorial aspirants in Virginia NAV
as well lift their ears from the ground
and turn their eyes in another direction.
They are preparing to bring the lame
hon back home, and it is possible that
he may survive many of those that were
eager to wear his shoes. Petersburg
Index Appeal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
FIREMeN'S RELIEF SUSTAINED

Judge Ingram. in Richmond Friday
in the suit brought by 50 per cent Of
the members of the Firemen's Relief
Association TO dissolve the association
and distribute the SIP, 900 fund, decided
that the charter of the association is a
business contract that cannot be dis
solved except by unanimous consent of
all members. Judge Ingram dissolved
the injunction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
CONTRIBUTED TO CORN PRIZE FUND

Mrs. Alex Pratt, of King George.
who was in the city Saturday, called on
Capt. NIB. Rowe, chairman committee
for raising special fund for corn prizes
at coming fair, and voluntarily con-
trlbuted IS towards the object.
Capt Rowe says he will be glad to
hear from any others who desire to en-
courage this worthy cause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
POOR WOMAN's GO0sEND
Uncle In ireland LET; Her Fortune Of

$t~~f~O~.
Plainl i. y. J March 2S. - Mrs.
Edward Kline. OF 3,7 Plainfeld ave
nue.. received .a,srma.ion that she is
heir 10 IN estet2 valued at something
over siGr go the news came through
her nephew. II. j. Nc2raay. OF 1886
Norta Orkney street Philadelphia,
who sailed fer Ireland on March Is.
Before her marriage Mrs. Kline was
Miss Rose kcarney and a native Of
County Derry near GaTvaa. Ireland.
The uncle who left the money was
Peter Mullen. a cattle raiser in Leeds
and Manchester. England. Mrs. Kline
is in rather poor circumstances and
her sudden wealth Is a godsend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
ROOSEvELT's EASTER
Attended Church In Cairo and Was
Guest of the Sirdar.


Guest of the Sirdar
Cairo. Egypt. March 2S. Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt observed Easter
Sunday with a rest from receptions
and formal functions He attended
church and for the remainder of the
day he was a family guest of the sir.
dar of Egypt. Sir Francis Reginald
Wingatc
Colonel Roosevelt with his family
drove uncstentatiously from Shep-
pard's hotel to the american church
and. although the church was crowded
to the doors. the cOlcners evident de-
sire for no demonstration was re.
specte1
After the services he was escorted
by squadron of cavalry To the bun
galow Of the sirdar where he and his
family spet the remainder of the day.
dining Informally with them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
sIiaht Scratch Kills plumber.

Allentown. Pa. March 2S.-Becom-
ing afflicted with blood poisoning from
n tiny scratch on a finger while doing
a plumbing job a month ago, Charles
NJ Biery died in agony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
REV. ]. Y. D0WNMAN
Prefers Virginia To All Foreign Lands.

Capt. NJ B. Rowe is in receipt of
post card from Rev. J. Y. bowman,
who is travelling abroad. on which he
writes:
Cairo, Egypt, March Z. 1910.
This is a picture of Pharaoh. He is
now $500 years old. saw his body. 1t
was taken out Of the tomb few years
ago. This is a wonderful country. 1t
never rains here. The soil is as rich as
any ON earth. Wheat is heading and
alfalfa is being cut. Three crops are
grown every year. There is no winter.
only spring and summer. But give me
Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mr.. c. w. Schooler, a Confederate
veteran, member of 47th Va. Infantrv.
died at his home near Brooke Friday
evening, aged II years. He is survived
by two sons and one daughter.
The funeral took place Sunday at l
p. M lnterment in family burying
ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
FIRE IN ORANGE

The residence OF Alfred v. House
worth, at Montfort, Orange county. was
destroyed by fire March 18th. The con-
tents were also burned. Loss IS. 900.
Insurance $500 on building, $500 or
furniture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
FIRE DESTROYS BARN

The barn belonging to Robert Mon
roe. near Grove Church, in Fauouier.
was burned Friday night with contents
The horses were gotten out. The fire
was caused by the overturning of q
lantern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
WILL HOLD CONVENTION

The Democratic committee of the
Fifth Congressional district has decid-
ed to hold a convention at Rocky
Mount June is to nominate a candidate
for Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
HOT WAVE DUE TO
STAGNATl0N OF WEATHER

The unreasonable hot weather Of the
last few days has been due, according
to the weather bureau, TO the general
stagnation of the atmosphere, the
ground and air being unusually dry for
the season. =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
SALE OF PROPERTY

Mr.. Nymat Sacrey has sold his house
and lot on Main street, fronting 81 feet
and running back 1872 feet This proper
ty adjoins Mr.. Geo. w. Wroten's
property. Terms cash. The sale was
made through Mr.. Jno. w. Allison, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
VIRGINIA Pos1MAsTsRs APPOINTED

President Taft has nominated for
postmastert. VIM. T. Hopkins. New
port News and Gen. Stith Boiling, Pc
tersburg./ Both are incumbents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
BIG PRICE FOR TURKEYS

Mr.. S. A. Vaughan. of Caroline,
recently shipped coop of turkeys and
received 1928 piece for them. Mr..
Vaughan calls on Stafford and Spotsyl-
vania to beat this.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
CONGRESSIONAL

The /new committee on rules was
electeyi by unanimous vote, and sub
sequehtly organized by electing Mr..
Dalzfll chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
CONTRACT FOR
RICHMOND PosT0FfIcE

The Treasury Department has award
ed a contract to J. Henry Miller, of
Baltimore, for the construction of the
postofiice at Richmond. Va, at his bid
of $6lS,4 All.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
A DAYS WORK

The Court of Appeals Of Virginia has
decided that ten hours work constitute
days labor in the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
HOT DAY IN NEW YORK

Friday was the hottest March day
that New York has had for forty Years
The mercury rose to "a degrees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
OPERATION,

The youngest son of Mr.. Elmore
Crismond, of Brooke, was operated on
by Drs. Payne and Scott here Saturday.
The patient is doing well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
Or. WHARTON TO LECTURE

DIR. II. M. Wharton, of Baltimore,
will deliver lecture at Upper Zion,
Caroline county, March 26 at 2. p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
ELYS FORD CHURCH

Rev. Z. p. Hawkins will preach at
Ely's Ford church on the first Sunday
in April at ii O'Clock a. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29

Undertaken and EmbaImer
No. 719 Main ST., Freder-
icksburg, Va. phone o.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and tels-
phone orders receive prompts
attention. Open day and
night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-11
CITY NEWS.
Read The Daily Gate City for
rrnnctinc nnn-S

Read The Daily Gate City for
sporting news.
R N. VanBuskirk, the expert auc-
tioneer, who will be in Keokuk during
the coming sale of real estate, has just
closed a successful sale in st. Louis.
or him the st. Louis Republic says:
when R. N. VanBuskirk. the New
York auctioneer, stepped down off the
wagon yesterday afternoon, he wore a
self-satisfied smile and well he might,
for the much advertised sale of Lin
coin Place" lots in East ST Louis was
pronounced by all an unqualified sue
cess. Corner lots in the tract aver
aged S65 front foot and the lowest
price paid fer inside lots was $25 a
front foot Mr. VanBuskirk introduced
the novel feature of distributing hand
some souvenirs among the crowd dur
ing the sale. That he is postmaster
in the art of enthusing crowd and
Citing the top-notch price for land is
the opinion of all who heard him." F
w. Meyersburg arrived this morning
from New York. He is Mr.. VanBus
kinks expert on land values and vii
be here during the sale.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-11
CHARLES A. BOWEN
BURIED TO-DAY
Funeral Services Were Held This At
ternoon in Quincy and Attended
by keokuk Friends.

Funeral services for the late Chas.
A. Bowen, who died on his claim in
Upton, Wyoming, were held in Quincy
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon and a
number of friends of the deceased
from Keokuk were present. Rev.
Smith of Quincy conducted the serv-
ices, assisted by Rev. George c. Will
Jams. pastor of the Congregational
church, in this city. Among those
from here were Rev Williams, L. e.
Scott, William Sinton. w. H. Bowman,
and Drs. H. Gray, c. A. Dimond and
Frank M. Fuller The body arrived
in Quincy Sunday afternoon and w B.
Bowen of Chicago. brother, was
present at the funeral.
Mr.. Bowen's death was caused from
Bright's disease and the end came
very suddenly. Tuesday morning he
complained of being ILL., but said he
thought he would be able to resume
work Wednesday if he rested during
the dav. This he did, but Tuesday
night he grew worse and about 2
o'clock Wednesday morning lapsed in
to Inconsistencies and in this condi-
ton was found at that time by Silas
Kelles. who went to Mr., Bowen's bed
to see how he was an inquire If he
could do anything for him. In this
state Mr.. Bowen remained until the
end came. A nearby doctor was sum-
moned as soon as possible, but he
could not save him
Mrs. Bowen arrived at Upton with
cut knowing that Mr.. Bowen died and
the sudden news was q great shock
to her. She speaks highly of the man
ner in which the Masons. Woodman
and Elks assisted her in settling up
affairs as much as possible and hhip,
ping the body east.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-11
The scicns of the Law Rackins thar
Hrains and Dreaming Nights
Over the Liti-
cation
A NEW SUIT is FILED
Attorney fer the Defendant Hopes to
Prove that William Sinton
is Not Mrs. Grimsey's
Guardian.

Attorney F. M. Ballinger will appear
before the superior court tomorrow
morning with further argument in the
Grimsley case and expects to Irove
that William Sinton is not the lawful
guardian of Mrs. Louisa Grimsley.
'4The defendant specifically denies
that the said William Sinton is the
guardian of the defendant, Louisa
Grimsley, and denies that the neces-
sary steps for the appointment of a
guardian was complied with, and
AYERS that the action of the district
court of Lee county at Keokuk in
making the said appointment was
wholly void because said court did not
have jurors to make same
The above is part of an excerpt
from the answer in the William
Sinton, guardian, VS.. E. T. Bartruff
case. Another extract from the papers
/ in the new argument flee says:
/ Defendant further states that If it
should be found that said district
court did have jurors to -Hake said ap-
pofutlHeHt VI WiiildlH oiiloll aS SoeiN
ian that the said guardianship was not
in good faith, but was done for the
purpose of harassing and annoying
1.-THE plaintiff and with object and pur-
pose in view of attempting to extort
money or property from the defend.
/ ant
plaintiff prays to be excused with
payment of costs"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-11
CITY NEWS.

The peaple of Keokuk were
pleased that Engineer Cooper again
visited the city and they are anxious
for his return and his presence on the
grounds. keokuk is to be congratulate
ed that this great engineering feat is
r1der way and in the hands of re-
sponsible parties. The advantages to
Keokuk and Hamilton cannot be meas
ured. Few people realize the magni-
tude of the enterprise and what it
means within few years to this part
of, the Mississippi valley. The fac
tories thai will surround Keokuk and
Hamilton in the next few years will
build city that the old Keokukians
that have moved away will be surprised
at when they return. Everyone in
Keokuk and Hamilton are congratulate
ing themselves that they are here and
that they own little dirt
&C. H. Dodge returned this after
| noon from Quincy, where he complet-
ed a deal for the management of the
Bijou theatre, having executed lease
for the property this morning. He
will open the theatre next Monday and
run it in connection with the Keokuk
house. The seating capacity of the
Biiou is $50. Mr. Dodge's Keokuk
/ friends will be pleased to learn of his
/ enlargement in amusement affairs and
wish him the largest measure of sue
cess.