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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-03-22
Substitute for Leather.

Seaweed, dust. goat. hair and Irish
moss, COMPOUNDED by secret chem.
ical process, is claimed to be, by it's
inventor, Mr.. John Campbell, a per-
feet substitute for leather, yulcanite.
wood and marble. As leather, II makes
serviceable soles for shoes. Among
the things the compound is good for
are picture frames. ornamental mold.
ings, imitation wood partitions, betting
for machinery, upholstery. cotton.spin-
ming bobbins, electric switchboards.
flooring, golf balls, fountain pens.
marble" in all colors, chess boards.
bookbinding, and "ivory" combs.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-03-22

gagged girl and in
sure her the best
of luck send your
con gra t ulatory
flowers TO her in
a white heather
loving cup. These
cups are Scotch.
W h ere on the
nloorS the lovely
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-03-22
The Bitter Bit,

week or two ago an attendant at
one of the big theaters on the Paris
oo'ueVards found Il fine pear necklace
which she handed over to the box
Office. One Of the spectators, a lady.
saw the woman pick up the necklace.
and went to the box.ofFice and claimed
II as her own. To mark her appre-
citation of the attendants honesty she
gave her 20 francs. The next day
however, the real owner of the neck.
lace presented herself at the theater to
make Inquiries. On hearing what had
occurred she burst into a Iaugb. and
explained that the pearls were but imi.
tation' and had cost her IL francs only.
80 the smart lady" loses at least
eight h'ancs on the transaction.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-03-22
PRETTY LOVING CUP
FORMED OF HEATHER, IS SUP.
POSED TO BRING LUCK.
One OF the Most Welcome Gifts to
Newly Engaged GirI-Fantastic
Name of Sea Pie Given
Appetizing Dish.

Heather Loving cup.-If you wish
to delight the heart Of a newly en-.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
SP0TSYLvANlA ADDITIONAL
COURT PROCEEDINGS

Ed Lee, charged with carrying con-
cealed weapon, was found guilty by the
Jury and fined in the sum of $50 and
costs. T. Stokeley Coleman for the
State and Alvin 7. Embrey for the ac-
cused.
Anne E. Luck V. John l.. Brumley,
the Jury returned a verdict of $500 in
favor of the plaintiff, Luck. The suit
grew out a check which the defendant
gave the plaintiff for $500, which the
plaintiff claims to have lost and the de
PENDANT claimed that the plaintiff in
tentionally destroyed and thereby ex-
tinguished the debt. Frederick w.
Coleman represented the plaintiff,
Luck, and Alvin T. Embrey. the de-
PENDANT, Brumley.
Boss Bunday. charged with malicious
ly stabbing Silnuel Jackson at New
Hope church in August last, plead
guilty and threw himself on the mercy
of the court. The court sentenced
him to one year hard labor on the pub
lie roads of this Commonwealth. T.
Stokeley Coleman for the State and
Frederick w Coleman for the prisoner.
Jett V. Fredericksburg Buggy Com
pany and G. Brown Boulware, demurrer
overruled and plaintiff ordered TO file
bill of particulars, &c, within 80 days.
T. Stokeley Coleman for the plaintiff
and Frederick w. Coleman for the de-
PENDANTS.
Clerk made report of fines collected
amounting to $3.50 from justices Of
the peace of the county.
Court adjourned Wednesday evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
NEWS FROM xAssApoNAx
MassapOnax, Va. October 9Th.

Massaponax, Va. October 9Th.
Mr.. G.. w. Palmer, J-., who has
been spending some time at home,
has returned TO Richmond.
DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Harris. OF
C. H.; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Frazer
and Mr. l.. r. Colbert attended the
State Fair Richmond Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. j. Waller. Jr.,
and son. of Goodies, were guests
Sunday OF Mr.. and Mrs f. l.. Fra
Ger at Riverside.
Mrs. +. w. Sanford. children and
maid, who have been spending some
time at "Rosemont", Mrs. San
ford's old home. returned to New
port News yesterday.
Mr.. Joe Gee. of Washington. Is
a guest OF Mr. l.. II. Colbert.
Miss Julia Newman, OF Sterling,
Loudoun county. has arrived at
the neighborhood and resumed her
duties as teacher in the family OF
Mr.. +. l.. Frazer.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Clarke we're
recent guests at Riverside.
Mr.. G.. w. Kay. OF Sparta, was
guest of Miss Clarke Sunday.
The tally-ho party from Orange.
who attended the Fredericksburg
fair Wednesday, were entertained at
luncheon by MIR. and Mrs. T. A.
Frazer on Thursday. They were
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Marshall. Mr..
and Mrs Wallace Sanford. Mr.. Au-
gust Wambersie and DR.. X. NJ.
Harris.
Misses Matte Kase, Julia New
man. Matte. Thelma. Ivarene and
Kathryn Frazer were guests OF Mrs.
l.. X. Colbert yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
HE ASKED THE TIME.

A Question and Answer That Changed
Clerks Position.
How many clerks measure up to the
standard Of the young bookkeeper In
this story from Human Lifei he was
employed in the passenger department
Of a great railroad. It was just little
before lunch. Some Of the clerks were
putting on their coats, some leaving
for the Mushroom, some consulting the
clock: some were still busy. Suddenly
the boss" entered. BE glanced about
him and then approached the young
bookkeeper.
"What time Is IT." he asked.
The young man kept on figuring, anc
the boss put a hand on bis desk and
repeated the question.
Instantly the other looked up, sur
prised to see the chief at his elbow.
81 beg your pardon, were you speak
ing to meT' be asked.
"Merely inquired the time-that wal
ALL" said the other.
THE bookkeeper glanced about th'
room, located the Office clock and said
"Its ten minutes to r."
THANK you" said the general man
arer and vice president. and stroliec
out
THAT conversation cost the yount
bookkeeper bis place-in the passenger
department-and put him under
higher officer ION the firing line" MINI
years later he was assistant genera
manager, and while still in the tnir
ties became a general manager. ful
fedged
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
COL. WATROUS AND
THE C0NFEDERATES
Writes Appreeialivs Letter To
Major D. NJ Lee.
NE SENT PEACHES FOR REUNION

The basket of choice peaches sent
with a card bearing, "For MAJOR Dan
iel Lee and the Veterans, from Yankee
Colonel; luck and long life TO all, - was
Lieut.. Col. J. A. Watrous. u, ). A.
Major Lee met the colonel here on
the second day of the fair and invited
him to Join and march out with the
Confederate veterans to the falr
grounds. He promised if possible to do
so. The basket Of peaches was sent
out by Mrs. j. T. Brauer and the Ia
dies put a peach at each plate and
passed resolutions of thanks TO the col
onel. Col. Watrous is from Milwaukee
and was in all of the battles around
here. He was here last week visiting
the battlefelds. Just before leaving
he forwarded the following letter to
Major Dan M. Lee:
Exchange Hotel, fredericksburg, Va,
Sept. %, 1910.
Nv dear Major Lee: The tempts-
ton 10 remain and look in upon the as
sembled veterans is very great. but as
must be back in Milwaukee Saturday
cannot spare more than today in his
toric old Fredericksburg. wish you
and the veterans day Of great happl-
ness, as many more years as you want
before taking up the final march for the
Beyond, there to be welcomed by your
old commanders and comrades, and to
thank you for the cordial invitation.
This day and its pleasant experiences
will not be forgotten.
With great respect remain
Yours very truly,
]. A. Watrous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
BATES-SHELT0N

A pretty wedding took place We'd
nesday, Oct. 5th, at the residence
of the Misses Shelton. No. 13f3
East Capitol street, Washington. ID.
c., when Miss Dora Frances Shell
ton. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. r.
T. Shelton, OF Passapatanzy. King
George county, Va. was married to
Mr.. Harry Clarke Bates. OF Wash
ington. Rev. II. $. Owens officia-
ting.
The bride. who was attended by
her sister, Miss Asenith Shelton. of
Passapatanzy. was attired in neat
travelling suit OF brown. with hat to
match Mr.. Melville p. Fickas. Of
Phoenix Arizona. acted as best man.
The wedding was quiet. only the
immediate relatives OF the young
couple and a few intimate friends
being present. The house was taste
fully decorated.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Bates LETT Washington for a trip
to Niagara Falls. After November
LIST they will be at home TO their
friends at No. 2S15 North Capitol
street. Washington ID. &.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
s. c. DEFEATED
Beaten By Rock Hill College 81 to 6.

Fredericksburg College football
team was defeated. but not dis
heartened. by Rock Hill yesterday
afternoon.
+. C. kicked off to Rock Hills
10 yard line and the ball was
brought back 10 yards. Rock Hill
tried to punt the ball out OF dan
ger and Brooks blocked the kick
twice In succession.
On the third trial Rowe caught
the ball and on pretty run around
Rock Hills left end made our first
and only touchdown. He also kick
ed goal. End of first quarter. F.
c. s. Rock Hill 0.
At the beginning of the second
quarter +. C. was penalized l 8 yds.
because the crowd had come on the
field between quarters. With this
advantage Rock Hill scored touch
down, but failed TO kick goal. End
of second quarter. +. c. 6, Rock
Hill 5.
In the second part OF the quar-
ter n. Caldwell. who had been play
ing a star game at right half was
knocked out This seemed to ex-
cite our team and Rock Hill scor-
ed one touchdown In the third
quarter and two in the fourth. On
the last touchdown Fucce kicked
goal. Score: Rock Hill 81. f. c. 6.
Among the best players for Rock
Hill was Fucce. quarterback, and
one of the fastest men ever seen on
the local gridiron. and Taliaferro.
who starred at line bucking
Brooks. Caldwell, Mills. Rowe
and Weaver played well for +. c.
Timekeeper. G. T. Mcqueen. Ref
cree. Smith. Umpire, Woodbridge.
Head linesman. Cannon. Field
Judge. Rankin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
NOTES FROM KNOXVILLE

Unionville, Va, Oct. 6.
Mr.. G. E. Waugh, Of Mt Level
farm, near Everona, was taken i'll at
Orange a few days ago, where he was
enroute to his home from a Western
Virginia trip. His condition has, how
ever, improved and he was able to
reach his home on Tuesday.
Mr.. Spencer Knighton, of Rhoades-
vile, is i'll with typhoid fever.
The Camp Hall at Mine Run was
dedicated by the P. o. S. of America
on Saturday, Camps No. 81, of Union
vile, and Of Belmont, and Brockroad,
participating. The dedicatory services
were splendidly conducted. Hon. G.
C. Carlin, member of Congress from
the 9Th district. made the address OF
the day. The Mine Run camp had re-
freshments on the grounds and the
day was an enjoyable one throughout
for the large crowd in attendance.
Rev. P. A. Cave, of Bowling Green,
pastor of the Church of Christ at this
place, has been asked to preach a
special sermon to the p. o. S. OF A.
Camp boys on the fourth Sunday in
this month.
The next event Of note is the coming
of Polk Miller, of Richmond, with his
concert, to be given here on Oct. 18th.
X. x. x.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
CORN PRIZES AT STATE FAIR

Among the corn prizes awarded at
the State Fair, Richmond, were the
following:
Acreage yield-Third, G. W. Temp
kins and Sons, Guiney's; fourth, A. F.
Turner, Port Royal; seventh, DR.. G.
u. Gravatt, Port Royal; eighth, W. c.
Parkinson, Taylorsville.
Ten stalks white corn, ears attached
First, DR.. c. U. Gravatt; sixth, A.
F. Turner.
Ten ears white corn-First, A. F.
Turner; second, w. c. Parkinson.
Single ear white corn-1st VIC. Park
inson; second, c. w. Tompkins and
Sons; third, DR.. c. U. Gravatt.
Acre yield yellow corn-First, w. c.
Parkinson.
Ten stalks Gears attached yellow
corn-Third, John 7. Anderson, Somer-
set: eighth, Joe Parkinson; ninth, w.
E. Tribble, Mineral; eleventh, W. c.
Parkinson.
Ten ears yellow corn Second, Geo.
Purvis, Fredericksburg; fourth, j. Brad
Beverley, The Plains; sixth, W. c.
Parkinson; seventh, S. w. McChesney,
Beaver Dam; tenth, Joe Parkinson.
Single ear yellow corn-Third, S. W.
McChesney, Beaver Dam; fifth, W. Z.
Parkinson: seventh, W. c. Parkinson
eleventh, George Purvis.
Southern Stock Yards Corporation
prize for best 100 ears-Second. c. U.
Gravatt; fourth, w. c. Parkinson; fifth,
A. F. Turner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
WIN PRIZES on Jersey CATTLE
Messrs. Howard and lizard and Capt.
Vance Successful at State Fair.

Mr.. A. Randolph Howard, of Allan
dale Stock Farm, Mr.. Ralph lizard and
Capt. r. Conroy Vance. OF Manns-
field Hall Farm, were successful In
winning prizes on their Jersey cattle at
the State fair at Richmond as follows:
Bull, three years old and over LIST
prize SIS, Allandale Farm, Fredericks-
burg, Va; Ralph lizard, Fredericks-
burg, third, SIS.
Bull, two years old Allandale Stock
Farm, first, SIS.
Bull, one year-Allandale Farm, first,
SIS; Mansfield Hall Farm, Fredericks-
burg. Va. second, 81; Ralph lizard,
third, S..
Bull months Mansfield Hall Farm,
first, SIP; Allandale Farm, second and
third. IS and s..
Bull, under six months-Mannsfield
Hall Farm, second, s..
Cow, three years and over-Allandale
Farm, first. SIS; Ralph lizard. third, s..
Heifer. two years old-Allandale
Farm, first, $lS.
Heifer, one year old-Allandale Farm,
first, SIS; Mansfield Hall Farm, second,
81.
Heifer. six months-Allandale Farm;
second, S..
Exhibitors herd-Allandale Farm,
first, $40
Breeders young herd-Ralph lizard,
first, SlS.
Get of sire Allandale Farm, second,
81; Ralph lizard, third, S..
Produce of single cow-Allandale
Farm, first, $l2.
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Bull, any age-Allandale Stock Farm,
first, $50; Mansfield Hall Farm. second,
Res.
Cow or heifer, any age-First and
second, Allandale Stock Farm, $50 and
Res.
DAIRY BREEDS.
Bull, year Mansfield Hall Farm,
first, Sl2; Allendale Farm, second. So.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
FIVE IN SECOND DISTRICT RACE

Those who have come out for the
Democratic nomination for Congress
from the Second district since the
Democratic State committee declared
the Young Maynard primary null are
Young and Maynard. over again; +. +.
Holland, of Suffolk; J. Peter Holland.
Of Franklin, and j. T. Deal, of Nor
folk. The insurgents" it lie declared,
will concentrate their strength on Hol-
land.
The Democratic district committee
will devise a plan Of nomination. 1t is
certain that convention will be order
ed, as the time is not sufficient to per-
nit of the holding of primary.
S. S. Nottingham. foreman of the
grand jury which will probe the pri-
mary, telegraphed j. Taylor Ellyson,
chairman of the Democratic State COM
mittee, for all information turned over
to him by the investigating committee
that may be Of use TO the grand jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
MORE PRIZES FOR MESSRS.
HOWARD, VANCE AND IzARD

In addition to prizes heretofore nam
ed as awarded to Messrs. A. Randolph
Howard, Capt. r. Conroy Vance and
Mr. Ralph lizard on their fine stock
at State Fair are the following;
Grand champion dairy bull, any age
or breed Second. Allandale Farm,
Fredericksburg, Va. Reserve.
Grand champion dairy COW, any age
or breed Second, Ralph lizard. Fred
ericksburg, Va. Reserve.
VIRGINIA DAIRY BREEDS.
Bull, three years old and over
First, Sls, Allandale Farm. Reserve.
Bull, two years and under three
First, SIS, Allandale Farm.
Bull, one year and under two First,
SIP. Mansfield Hall Farm, Freder-
icksburg. Va; second, Sc. Allandale
Stock Farm.
Bull. under one year-First, 81,
Mansfield Hall Farm; second, 50. 80,
Allendale Farm.
Cow, three years and over, first, SIS.
Ralph lizard.
Heifer, two years and under three,
first, IS, Allandale Farm.
Heifer, one year and under two, flrst,
II, Allandale Farm; second, S. Manns-
field Hall Farm.
Heifer. under one year, first, 81, Al
andale Farm.
Exhibitors herd, first, SIS, Allandale
Farm.
Breeders young herd, first, SIS,
Ralph Lard.
Get of sire, second, S., Allandale
Farm.
Produce of COW, first. $40, Allandale
Farm.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Bull. any age, first, $40, Allandale
Farm; second, Reserve, Ralph lizard.
Cow or heifer, any age, first, $40,
Ralph lizard; second, Reserve, Allan
dale Farm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
THE DROUGHT BROKEN
Rain Comes After Six Weeks of Dry
Weather.

A gentle rain commenced falling here
Friday morning at 4 o'clock and in
creased in volume until it was heavy at
8 O'clock with prospects for a good
rain. This breaks drought which has
prevailed for over six weeks, caused
the streams and mills to run low, the
pastures to burn and in many instances
the leaves to dry on the trees. 1t
will freshen up the fields and give the
farmers an opportunity to sow wheat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
TOBACCO PRIZES
Caroline, Spotsylvania and Louisa in
The Winning.

Among the tobacco prizes awarded
at State Fair were the following:
Sun-cured wrappers-First, K. N.
Harris, Frederick's Hall; second, W.
H. Parrish, Buckner's; third, W. ).
Harris, Bumpass.
Sun-cured fillers-First, F. M. Beas-
ley. Sparta, Caroline county; third. N.
F. Smith, Louisa; fourth, M. F. Beas-
ley, Sparta.
White Burley- Second, J. B. Taylor,
Orange; third, W. B. Winston, Louisa.
Red Burley-First. J. B. Taylor,
Orange.
Burley crop-First, J. B. Taylor, Or
ange; second, E. l.. Quesenbury, Spot
sylvania.
r. A. Patterson Tobacco Company
Burley crop special-First, $50, J. D.
Taylor, Orange; second, $50, Z. l..
Quesenberry, Spotsylvania county.
The Larus buggy premium was
awarded to ]. d. Taylor, of Orange.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
ESSEX FELL, BUT CAME IN SECOND

Favorites carried off most of the
harness events at the Virginia State
Fair at Richmond Wednesday. The
attendance was very large, fully so,
600 people being on the grounds.
The weather was perfect and the
track fast.
In the Commonwealth steeple-
chase. 2 miles, Touchwood was LIST.
Essex End, Flatford Srd. Time
4:27. Chopper also ran. :,
Essex, with Mr.. Taylor up,strnck
the fifth jump. dismounting his
rider, who pluckily caught his morse
and. remounting. finished second
closing up much of the distance be-
ween himself and Touchwood. who
won
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
LETTER FROM KING GEORGE
King George, Va. Oct. 6

l
The annual meeting Of the Baptist
Sunday School Convention convened at
Shiloh church last Saturday and Sun
day and was largely attended both days.
Many essays and addresses were de-
livered by members Of the church and
Sunday school. The devotional exer-
cises were led by f. w. Clark and Rev.
Mr.. Jackson preached the Introductory
sermon. Rev. j. II. Newbill, pastor Of
the church, made an earnest soul-stir-
ring address, which was received with
enthusiasm.
Miss Marie Doherty, of Wayerley,
very delightfully."- entertained a number
Of friends on Friday at tea in honor
Of Miss Gertrude Scott, of Sewickley,
Pa, and Miss Martha Davis, Of New
York, who are guests of Mrs. John G.
Boggs.
Mrs. T. w. Boggs charmingly enter
tanned in honor of Miss Scott and Miss
Davis on Tuesday evenining.
Wednesday evening Mrs. +. G. S.
Hunter, so noted as a charming hostess,
entertained a number Of friends in hon
or of Misses Scott and Davis. This
afternoon Mrs. John G.. Boggs will give
tea in compliment to her sister, Miss
Gertrude Scott, and Miss Martha Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. largest left yes
terday for visit of several weeks IN
Baltimore.
Miss Josephine |. Garrett left yester-
day via Washington for Stanton, where
she will be a guest of Miss Jennie HUI
linen.
Miss Sadie Coghill, of Newburgh-on-
the Hudson. N. Y, is expected today
and will spend some time with her
cousin, Mrs. II. +. South, at Lothian.
Mrs. Paul Bradley is visiting friends
in Crewe,
Mr.. Theodore Mason returned to
Rockville, Md, Tuesday, after spend
ing some days with his father, Mr.. E.
w. Mason.
Mrs. ID. Hogan and attractive little
daughter, Miss Duke, have returned to
Comorn TO spend the winter, much to
the delight of their many friends.
Congratulations to Rev. and Mrs. K.
G. James upon the addition Of another
rosebud to the bouquet at the parson-
age.
Mr.. T. l.. Hunter is spending few
days in Washington on legal business.
Mr.. cambridge Sale, of Essex, was a
guest of Mr.. W. T. Smith last week
and took in the Fredericksburg fair.
The Ladies Aid Society of Trinity
church met at Waverley Tuesday. The
reports were excellent. and the finances
of the society are in good condition.
This society has some members who
live in distant cities, but they never
forget this little band of workers in the
Masters cause, and by generous, liberal
contributions help TO keep up the work
here, while they are active in their city
churches also.
Mr.. T. A. largest, who has beer
operating a sawmill near Comorn, has
completed the work there and yester-
day conveyed the mill as far as Maple
Grove, where Mr.. Deputy, Of Colonial
Beach, took charge and will operate it
in the neighborhood.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
OUR HICKS STORE LETTER

Hicks Store, Va, Oct. 9th, 1910.
Mr.. w. P. Harris, of Brooklyn, N.
Y. is visiting his parents at the Court
House, accompanied by his little niece,
Miss Virginia Harris, of New York.
Mr.. Willie Robinson and brother are
in this section making molasses. The
yield is small, but the quality excellent
and corn cakes and molasses will now
take the lead.
Mrs. R. II. Spindle was visiting in
this section Thursday, accompanied by
her little son, Rosser.
The farmers mostly have finished
moving corn and are waiting for rain
to put their land in order to pillow for
wheat.
J. NJ. Barteson and II. T. Harris
were at the Court House Saturday.
Mrs. J. w. Wright and children, of
the Burg, are visiting her parents and
friends in this section.
Mr.. w. p. Harris and his little niece,
of Brooklyn. ~ Y, who have been
visiting his parents at the Court House,
have returned to Brooklyn.
Mrs. Catherine Wright and Miss Liz
zie Dickerson, have returned home af-
ter spending several weeks in Orange.
Mr.. John Bartelson attended court
Monday, the first time in fifteen years.
Mr.. Bartelson is 81 years old, is spry
for one of his years and enjoyed meet
ing his old friends.
We were glad to see so many partake
of the dinner on the courthouse greer
for the benefit of the Confederate mon.
ument at that place and hope the gooc
work will be soon completed, for which
the committee of ladies deserve great
credit.
Some few Of our neighborhood are
attending the State fair in Richmond.
Mr.. Jeter Williamson, of Richmond,
visited his parents and friends Sunday
There are great attractions in this sec
ton for Jeter. We are always glad &c
greet him and hope he will soon make
| his home among US.
The new school house is about com
pleted, all but the benches. The con-
tractor has ordered the latter and viii
have the house ready for the county by
Monday.
Mr.. J. L. Carter has finished cutting
his fine crop of tobacco and pea hay,
which are the best in this section.
Bill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
REWARD FOR INFORMING
ON VI0LAT0RS OF LAW

The Board of Supervisors of Spot
sylvania have passed a resolution
giving unto the informer one-half
of all fines that shall be assessed
against persons who shall violate
the law in pulling down. injuring
or destroying the bridges and pub
lie roads of Spotsylvania. This will
be an inducement for parties to see
that any violators of the law are
brought to justice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
MAYOR RICHARDSON IN BIplANE
Salute To Crowd Caused Machine To
Smash.

Mayor d. c. Richardson. OF Rich
mond. was a passenger on Ralph
Johnstone's Wright blplane at the
State Fair grounds at Richmond
Wednesday afternoon. When the
machine was about fifty feet from
the ground Mayor Richardson sa-
luted the crowd below him and in
doing so touched a wire which cut
off the power. causing the machine
to descend rapidly to the earth.
Strange TO say Mayor Richardson
and Mr.. tombstone we're unhurt,
though badly frightened. The ma
chine was smashed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
PUGH-kEhDAll

Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Kendall announce
the engagement Of their daughter, Miss
Grace Lee Kendall. to Mr.. Henry
Cleveland Pugh, Of Caroline county.
The wedding will take place Wednes-
day, Nov. End, at $50 p. m, at the
home Of the brides parents, in this
city.