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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
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A VIRGINIA LIBRARY COMMISSION

The State Library of Virginia, besides
its other activities, is attempting to
found and organize libraries throughout
the State, fostering weak Libraries al
ready founded, circulating travelling Ii
braries and attempting to do a work
far beyond its scope and financial ablll-
ty. Should this Legislature increase
the functions and power of the State
Library Board by Incorporating them as
State Library Commission and pro-
viding for the employment Of someone
whose time may be given to the work
of the commission, a step would be
taken towards furnishing towns with
great intellectual factors.
The Library Commission is to keep
in close touch with all communities
needing or desiring Libraries; to explain
how much can be expected from the
State and encourage the appropriation
of this aid. To advise as to procedure,
agitate the library question, furnish lit
erature, make addresses, assist in every
way. II library is TO be organized,
or exists already in community, they
are TO send experts TO furnish plans for
building, equipment and administration,
giving time to install and instruct a
local librarian in the scientific manage
ment Of library. They are to see to
the establishment of library training
schools. To send out travelling Libraries
and to aid struggling libraries with
limited funds" also school libraries.
To send small selected libraries to
villages, clubs and even individual fam
lies.
They stand for the people who desire
mental advance to go hand in hand
with material prosperity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
MOORE REYNOLDS

Antioch church was the scene Of a
very pretty marriage Tuesday, Dec.
2Sth, at high noon, the contracting
parties being Miss Annie L. Reynolds,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Rey-
nolds, of St Just, and Mr.. J. NJ.
Moore, of Newport News. The church
was beautifully decorated with ever
green and holly. The ushers were
Messrs. ]. W. Reynolds, X. V. and
Rush Reynolds, brothers Of the bride,
and Sam Parker. The best man was
Mr.. Rice Quisenberry. The bride was
given away by her brother, VIM. X.
REYNOLDS. The ribbon holders were
little Misses Ollie and Alma Reynolds,
nieces of the bride. The wedding
march was beautifully rendered by
Miss Mary Bscoe. Rev. c. L. Saun-
ders officiated. The bride was attired
in a travelling suit, with hat and gloves
to match. The presents were numer-
GUS and valuable. We wish the happy
pair a long and prosperous life. They
will reside in Newport News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
DEATHS HARVEST
GEO. FREEMAN, SR.

Mr.. George Freeman, ST., died at his
home on Hanover street, extended,
Monday morning of general debility
and congestion of liver, aged rs years.
The deceased was born in Fauquier
county on Christmas day, 1888. He
has lived in Fredericksburg all his life
and was a good citizen. He is survived
by his widow and ten children. The
children are: Mr.. William Free
man, Mrs. J. H. Faber, Mrs.
Stanley Price, Mrs. Edward Kimberly
and Miss Addie Freeman, of Norfolk
Mrs. ]. c. Kaufman. of Portsmouth;
Mrs. Shepherd. of Richmond; Miss Eliza
Freeman and Mr.. Geo. Freeman. Jr.,
of Fredericksburg; Mr.. John Freeman,
of Stafford, and one brother, Mr..
Samuel Freeman, of Fauquier.
All of the children are here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
SCRIBBLER'S NEW YEARS LETTER
Stafford c. H.. Va. Dec. 3lst. 1909.

Stafford c. H., Va, Dec. 3lst, 1909.
Thermometer zero last night at II
O'Clock. 1909 propose to meet 1910 with
frigid manners and cold grasp. 1t i:
to be hoped, however, that this un-
Virginia weather will not last very
| long.
The Christmas tree at Andrews chap
ell, Brooke. was not success Christ
mas night, owing TO the deep snow.
The one at Old Andrews chapel was a
success as to the exhibition of the chill
dren's talent, but the intense cold pre-
vented much Of a turn out. The one at
REGISTER chapel was held at the p. o.
S. A. Hall here. The program was a
| fine one, but the weather was cold, the
hall unfinished and not properly heated.
The consequence was noisy audience,
composed of about 200 persons, and the
program had TO be cut. One of our
most respected citizens, tbs said, after
standing the frigid cold for about an
hour, made break for the door and
getting outside. knocked an icycle off
his nose, made a rush for the postofiice
to warm, stating that pears like it
was cold.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Green, pension agent,
spent a portion of his Christmas here.
The Misses Waller returned home for
the Christmas from their school in
Farmville. Miss Mamie NJ. Dix, of
Washington, was their guest at Way
side during Christmas.
Messrs. Jack and Edward Waller
were guests Of their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Waller, at Grafton,
during the holidays.
Mr.. Albert NJ. Sneed spent Christ
mas with his fathers family at CARR
sonvile. from his medical studies in
Richmond
Miss Esther W. Bryan, after spend
ing some days with her parents here,
returned to Richmond Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris w. Jones, Of
Washington, were guests of Mrs. j. s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Woodland,
on the race path.
Your correspondent learned of a gen
tleman residing in and about a small
town near here, who in ample time sent
current money Of the United States 10
noted firm Of We city Of Alexandria
for "that which warns the heart Of
man." but alasl the currency went
astray, and neither the currency nor
the "happy be joyful" has turned up
at this writing. On Christmas morn
when our friend tried TO lift up his
voice in rejoicing, he found his Spirits
were not.
Mr.. Edgar Paxton, of Baltimore, and
Miss Halle Phillips, of Hanover coun-
ty, were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
S. Moore during the holidays.
Sheriff Dick Moncure, accompanied
by his father, r. c. l.. Moncure, ESQ.,,
spent Christmas in Washington.
Mrs. Henry Winkler, near Andrews
Chapel, is i'll with pneumonia, and at
tended by DR.. r. j. Payne.
The sleighing has been fairly gooc
here this week This winter thus faI
reminds the writer Of '66 and '67. That
year the Potomac froze over and stop
ped the steamers from running the 22nc
day of December, and winter continued
with great severity until the lst day Of
the following March.
Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Stonewall Lodge, Sons Of Sobriety,
Friday night elected the following
officers TO serve the ensuing six months.
President, NJ. L. Latham; vice-pres-
ident, Jno B. Proctor; attorney, John
O. Brummett: chaplain. F. X. Tyler;
secretary, w. ]. McCalley; treasurer
w. +. Brooks; conductor, Geo. NJ. Hunt,
Jr. assistant conductor, d. S. Russell
inside guard. Messick Rowe; outside
guard, Jno. Aldridge; trustees, NJ. l.
Latham. Jno. B. Proctor and d. 5.
Russell. Delegates to Anti-Saloon
League convention. Rev. Decatur Ed
wards. Geo. A. Mills and NJ. l.. Latham.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
SPECIAL GRAND JURY SUMMONED

Mr.. w. w. Butzner, the newly elect
ed Commonwealth sAttorney for the city
of Fredericksburg, took charge Of the
office Saturday morning, and his first
official act was to request Judge j. T..
Goolrick to call a special grand jury
for Thursday, January 6, at ii o'clock.
The Judge drew the following gentle
men for the jury: Messrs. Harvey 5.
Wroten, Douglas II. Knox, Jos. M.
Goldsmith, N. B. Musselman, ST.,
Mason H. Willis, J. +. Alrich, Warren
Sullinger, Jno. F. Gouldman, ST., and
G.. Frank Undertake.
Two cases have been sent on to the
grand jury from the Justices court, the
Hunter and Carneal cases. and as far as
is known this is all the jury will have
10 consider.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
AT OPERA HOUSE

Divers Goth Century Stars gave a
performance Friday night at the opera
house, commencing with a one act
comedy entitled might After New
Years Ball. The house was about
half filled.
The singing and dancing by the Hayes
sisters and Eloise Dupree, the fire and
serpentine dancer. were good.
Arthur Bell, with his wOoden-headed
children, and George Van and his trick
dogs were amusing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
RIVAL BYRD PRIMARY BILL

Col. J. E. West, of Suffolk, delegate
elect, is preparing a bill whose salient
features are wholly unlike those of
Speaker Byrd's bill which will be con-
sidered by the same committee.
Coz. West said his bill as a whole
would be conservative rather than
revolutionary.
The West bill makes optional with
any party to use the primary system,
and provides that expenses be borne by
the parties themselves. Though West
aims to legalize the primary to pre-
vent fraud, he would leave the conduct
of the primary to partisan authorities,
and would have judges chosen upon
recommendation Of the candidates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
WORTHY C0L0RED PEOPLE
CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Combs, of Spot
sylyania. celebrated their 18th anniver-
sary Thursday evening, Dec. 30, 1909.
1t was an enjoyable evening with their
many friends, who came TO partake
with them in their lovely home. The
happy pair, with their nine dear chill
dren around them, were in their best
spirits and did all in their power to
make the occasion one Of long remem-
brance. The parlor was tastefully dec,
GRATED. After a lovely GRAFTON and
prayer they all partook Of the refresh
ments, which had been so lavishly
prepared and all left and went home
filled with JOY. The presents were
many and beautiful. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
]. THOMPSON BRIGGS

Mr.. j. Thompson Briggs, the well
known cattle dealer of Stafford, died
suddenly Of heart failure at the home
Of Mr.. Allan Green, near Nokesvllle,
Prince William, Sunday evening at 9
O'Clock, aged So years. He was en-
route to Baltimore to superintend the
sale of bunch Of cattle shipped there.
The deceased was one Of the best known
business men and farmers of his coun-
ty. He leaves a widow and two sons.
Morris and Leonard Briggs; three
brothers. Lester Briggs, of Richmond;
Isham Briggs, of Berryville, and Rob-
ert Briggs, of Texas; four sisters, Mrs
Kellam. Mrs. Cosby and Miss Helen
Briggs, of Richmond, and Mrs. Nudsen,
of New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
OLD YEAR 0UT--THE NEW IN

The old year was tolled out and the
new ushered in with ringing Of bells,
blowing of whistles, firing Of crackers,
blowing Of tin horns and numbers OF
bonfres. 1t lacked the enthusiasm that
generally characterizes New Year $
eve night, probably the most potent
reason being the intense cold. There
was but little disorder and no drunken
ness. The officers had all they could
do to keep down bonfires and were up
all night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
J. D. GRANT DIES SUDDENLY

Mr.. John D. Grant, 65 years old,
clerk Of Accomac County court, died
suddenly Friday at his home. He had
gone to the Clerks Office early and re-
turning to his residence was stricken at
the breakfast table, dying in short
time.
He had been clerk Of the Circuit and
County court for 30 years, and previous
to his first election was engaged in the
second auditors Office Of Richmond. A
widow and four children-John d., Jr.,
Mrs. Geo. w. Jones and Misses Nols
and Susie Grant-survive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
CHIEF ENGINEER 0D0hNeLL
TRANSFERRED TO NEW STEAMER

Chief Engineer Andy O'Donnell, Of
the Middlesex, has been transferred to
the new steamer, Three Rivers. of the
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia r. K.
Co, and will superintend the putting
in of new machinery which will be COM
pleted March /. This is a well merited
compliment. Engineer O'Donnell has
been on the Rappahannock river line
for over 20 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
.JR. 0. U. A. NJ. OFFICERS ELECTED

At the regular meeting Of Stonewall
Council No. "a, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, Fri
day night, the following officers were
elected: Herman Walker, C.; Eddie
Peyton, V. c.; 7. B. Carneal, K. s.; J.
F. Cavill, +. S.; J. W. Baker, Treas. !;
r. l.. Wood, conductor; +. {. Pratt,
warden; John Rice, |. s.; Henry
Young, o. s.; J. w. Cox. assistant
recording secretary; E. c. Bell. trus-
tee for is months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04

he will get from ocean to ocean this
time within 100 days.
Weston will start from Los Ange-
les, Cal, at o'clock the afternoon OF
Feb. /, and will be due In New York
on May 2s His hike from New York
to San Fransico early last summer
took him 1O5 days. but on that jour
ney he encountered a long series OF
storms and unusually hot weather.
II conditions are reasonably favor
able this spring he is sure that he
can cross the United States within 100
days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04

Fire destroyed the theatre, postoffice
and all but one of the twenty-six busi-
ness places in the hamlet Of Holland,
IL miles from Suffolk, on the Southern
r. R., Sunday night, and rendered half
of the towns 200 inhabitants homeless.
The total loss is estimated at Sis, 600;
total insurance $4,000. More than
$40, 900 worth of peanuts were burned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
FOUND PkRALyzeD
Isaac Boxley Sent to National Soldiers
Home at Washington.

Mr.. Isaac Boxley, for II years in the
U. S. Infantry, and recently discharged
from National Soldiers Home in Wash
ington, was found on boswell Field in
a dazed condition, suffering from partial
paralysis, Sunday, and taken in charge
by DR.. J. N. Barney, health officer.
The authorities at the hospital were
communicated with and he was carried
back Sunday night by special mes
senger from the home. He is former
resident of Fredericksburg and a
brother of Mr.. Joseph Boxley, the
travelling salesman. He had money TO
pay his expenses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
SP0TSYLvANIA LAND SOLD

Three small parcels of land near the
Summit. in Spotsylvania county, were
sold Saturday at public auction by Mr.
VIM. w. Butzner, special commissioner
in the suit of Bullock V. Bullock. Col
E. d. Cole purchased Is acres at 500
Moses Broaddus purchased 80 acres FOL
Sll5, and c. w. Colbert purchased D.
acres at $500. N. B. Kinsey was the
auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
CAPTURED A TEN POUND 0POSsUM

Mr.. Basil G.. Jones heard a commo-
ton among his chickens early Sunday
morning. He got up. went out and
found a large opossum in the hen house
trying to get chicken. The opossum
ran from the hen house, but Mr.. Jones
caught him under the corn house and
killed him. 1t weighed 10 pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
Mr.. SWIFT IMPROVING

Hon. Granville R. Swift, who has been
staying at Lake City, Fla, has been
quite sick with malarial fever and found
It necessary to go about 225 miles
further south. He is now improving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
SURPRISE PARTY

A very enjoyable surprise party was
given at the new home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Harris. near Montague's Baptist
church in King George, Wednesday
night, Dec. %, 1909.
Everybody seemed to enjoy them
selves. They had beautiful fire works.
Music was rendered, games were play
ed, followed by dance, which ended
about 4:30 the next day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
R.fu,ed Msrriaae; KIIIs oIrrs Fathe

Refused Marriage; Kills Girls Father.
Boston. Jan. 3.-Angry because his
sweetheart's father had refused to al
low him to marry the girl OF his
choice, Domenico Benedetti, OF Wake
field. shot and almost instantly killed
the girl's father. Following the shoot
ing, the murderer fred a shot directly
at Amedio Dent. a bartender. who
leaned over the bar and grabbed Bene'
detti and held him till the police made
the arrest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
A HORSE CASE

The case Of Morgan Coles against K.
G.. HiIdrup for the possession Of a
horse was up before Squire Eastburn
Saturday. After hearing evidence 1t
was decided that the horse was to be
sold by city sergeant and note Of Coles
for $50, held by Hildrup, be paid, bal
ance of money, if any. TO be paid to
Coles. F. NJ. Chichester was counsel
for Hildrup and G. B. Wallace for
Coles, who took an appeal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
GEORGE A. GAINES

Mr.. Geo. A. Gaines, a prominent
business man and saloon-keeper Of
Orange, died Friday morning from
paralysis, aged 60 years. He leaves an
estate of about $50, 900. He gives two
houses and $40, 900 to a colored woman,
Rose; so. 900 to each of her children,
$500 to Ben Mundy and $4,000 TO
his sister, Mrs. Morris.
II is reported that an effort will be
made TO break the will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
REV. Mr.. DOLLY POUNDED

Members of the congregation of the
Methodist church called at the parson-
age Thursday night, each bearing arti-
cies for the household or larder, the oc-
casion being a pounding" Of the pas
tor. Rev. w. L. Dolly. Many useful
things were left and pleasant time
spent socially.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
MRS. VIRGINIA BURTON

Mrs. Virginia Burton, aged SO years.
died at her home on Fauquier street
Sunday afternoon of paralysis. She
leaves a son, Mr.. VIM. Burton. and
two daughters, Misses Rosa and Nan:
ME Burton. She was a member OF
Falmouth Baptist church. Funeral
Tuesday from the church. conducted by
Rev. Decatur Edwards. lnterment in
Falmouth burning ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
EDITOR WILLIAMS GET LOVING CUP

During the process Of the New Years
Eve reception at the Westmoreland
Club, Richmond, Friday night, num-
Der of personal friends presented a
handsome loving cup TO Alfred B. VIII
Iiams, for several years editor Of the
News-Leader. Mr.. Williams has pur-
chased an interest in the Roanoke
Times, and will leave Richmond in &
fo... Iorro
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
THE LATE JOHN D. PARISH

Mr.. Jno. D. Parish, who died at his home
in Port Royal Thursday after a brief
illness, aged so years, was one OF the
land assessors appointed by Judge Ma
son. but never qualified. He was a
school trustee and magistrate. The de-
ceased was one of the most prominent
citizens of Caroline. He is survived by
his wife and several children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
ENTERTAINED HER CLASS

Miss Fannie Beale entertained her
Sunday School class and several of her
Young friends Friday afternoon at 3
O'Clock at her residence On Charles
street. Games were played and other
special features of the afternoon were
a peanut hunt and pining the donkey
tail. The young folks had a most en-
joyable time. Delightful refreshments
were served in a very attractive way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
RECHABITES ELECT OFFICERS

The following officers have been
elected by r. T. Lee Tent, No. 1904.
Independent Order of Rechabltes, Tor
the ensuing term:
Shepherd, Geo. B. Perry; past chief
ruler. Jas. Goodrich; chief ruler, Jno.
B. Fines; deputy ruler, NJ: l.; Latham;
recording secretary, W. J. McCalley;
financial secretary, d. I. Showaiter;
Treasurer L. A. Weaver; levite, Mrs.
Alice Kendall, inside guard, Thos. II.
Peregory; outside guard, Harvey
Thomas: delegates TO Anu-Saioon
League. w. S. Chesley, James W. Mus
selman, w. J. McCalley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
4DRYS" WIN At BERRYWLLE

The "drys" won by seventy-three
majority at Berryville in local option
election Friday. In the election l52
votes were cast by the "drys" against
seventy-nine votes by the "wets. The
Anti Saloon League made every effort
70 win. Two years ago the "drys" won
by sixty-five majority.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
STEAMER COULD NOT COME

Abandoned Trip on Account of Ice.
Steamer Lancaster, due here Friday
night, came up the river as far as Mi
cou s, in Essex, Friday, and then aban-
doned the effort to reach Frederlcks-
burg on account of the ice.
The steamer went back to Leedstown
and took the schedule there Mon
day morning at 4 o'clock for Baltimore
weather conditions permitting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
ALEX KNIGHT

Mr.. Alex Knight died at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Robert II. English,
on boswell Field, Saturday, aged 50
wears. His body was taken to Hart
wood church, in Stafford, and inter
ment in the burying ground there. Flu
neral services will be held next Satur-
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
JAMES C. SKINNER

Mr.. James c. Skinner, a well-known
carpenter, died at his home on boswell
Field Sunday, aged so years: He is
survived by his widow and eight chill
dren. Funeral from home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04

When you buy "Gold Medal flour
from w. L. Brannan you are buying II
from the mills agent; you thereio so
save money. Sacks 42c:, &c, 81, %;
81. SO and barrels $685.. "Gold Medal
flour is the best -four milled in America.
Try il and see for yourself.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
Mr.. J. A. TURNER ILL

Mr.. James A. Turner, travelling sales
man for G. & H. Co., is very i'll. Con-
gestion of the brain is feared. He has
been sick for several days. His daugh-
ter. Miss Alice Turner, has been sum-
moned from Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
ASSESSOR QUALITIES

Mr.. II. E. Cammack qualified before
Judge Mason on Saturday as assistant
assessor of real estate for st. George
district, Spotsylvania Co.. and gave
bond in the sum of 5000, with Mr.. W.
]. ButZner as security.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
HAY SCALES RENTED

The hay scales were rented at auction
Saturday afternoon for the year 1910.
Mr.. w. L. Brannan, who rented them
last year, was the successful bidder at
S2l. 50. They brought $500 last year.
n. B. Kinsey was the auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
TIMBER LAND WANTED

We are in a position TO sell timber
land for more money than any agents
in Fredericksburg. We want options
on 10000 acres in the surrounding
counties. We viii take lots Of from
to 10, 600 acres. 1t will be to your in
terest to write to US.
Lee J. Graves and N. B. Kinsey,
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
HAS NOT MISSED FOR 80 YEARS

Joe Poole, the colored hack driver,
has made it a custom for about 80 years
to 90 to the home Of Mr.. E. K. Wheel
err carly every New Years morning.
He was on hand as usual Jan. lst, 1910.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
MILD WEATHER

The weather Sunday and Monday was
mild and spring-like. The snow and
ice melted rapidly.
Cooler conditions are forecasted by
weather bureau.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
A CARD OF THANKS

| desire to thank my many neighbors
and friends for their substantial aid and
sympathy in the darkest and most try
ing hours of life, caused by the death
of my dear wife. Sincerely,
H. w. Proctor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
Or. DUNAWAY breaches

Rev. DR.. T. S. Dunaway preached
an able sermon, by special invitation,
at the Baptist church Sunday morning
to large congregation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
NO KING GEORGE COURT

The January term of King George
court was omitted this year, there
being but little on the docket and the
bar was unanimous that it be not held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
SKATING ON THE RIVER

The young people in large numbers
enjoyed skating on the river Saturday,
above the Free Bridge. The ice was
about inches thick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
ANGORA GOATS

NY land being cleared up | can now
turn my goats over to quick buyer
cheap. Address J. Wilmore Cox. Fred
e-;cEsburg. Va. j4-St
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-04
WESTON TO HIKE" AGAIN

Ieteran Pedestrian VIII Try to Cross
Continent In 100 Days.
New York. Jan. Edward Pay
son Weston, the veteran pedestrian.
announced that he will make one
more transcontinental walk. and that