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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
KING GEORGE ITEMS

King George Co., Va, June 8, 1911.
Despite the rain of yesterday morn
ing a small sized congregation gathered
at Trinity Methodist church to attend
the missionary meeting scheduled fol-
the day, but rains had detained Reys
DR.. Beauchamp and Rawlings at Mon
tross and no services were held.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Mountjoy anC
son, Porter, of New York, are spending
this week at their pretty home here.
Miss Mollie Billingsley left on Mon
day for Richmond, where she will be q
guest for two weeks of Miss Louise
Thomson and attend the final exercise:
of Richmond College this week.
Misses Gladys and Duke Hogan, who
have been students of Blackstone Insti-
tute have returned to Comorn for the
summer much to the delight Of their
many friends. Miss Gladys graduated
with high honors at Blackstone last
week.
Among the graduates of Richmond
College law school this week was Mr.
J. A. Billingsley, Of King George, who
is one Of the brightest young men Of
the county.
Mrs. James Barron, Of Essex county.
is expected here tomorrow and will be
a guest of her cousin at Waverley.
Mrs. Rose T. Hunter is spending a
few days in Fredericksburg guest of
Mrs. +. j. Smith On her return she
will be accompanied by Miss Nellie
Matthews, of Washington, who will
visit Mrs. g. Ogle Tayloe at Ferneaux.
DR.. Algernon 5. Garrett, who has
been in South America for the past
eighteen months and expected to return
home during June, had such fiattering
offer made him to remain in Brazil that
he has decided to defer his return for
some months, but anticipates reaching
home in time for Christmas.
Miss Sallie b. Montgomery is visiting
her cousin, Miss frankie Arnold, at
willow Hill.
Mrs. Robt. X. Ashton and little son,
George, are guests Of relatives in Bal
timore.
Miss Mamie S. Rogers has gone to
Richmond, where she will take a
course in stenography.
We are sorry TO report that Miss
Stella Dickinson continues extremely i'll
in Washington with rheumatism of the
heart.
There will be an all-day mission
airy and children's day service at Poto-
mac church on Sunday, June 18th. Rev.
J. f. Arnold, a converted and educated
Indian and missionary to the Indians Of
Mexico, with his wife, will be present
and will assist the pastor, Rev. A. W.
Graves. in the service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
GEO. W. MILLS DEAD

Mr.. Geo. W Mills died at his
home on Wolfe street Thursday
night, aged 90 years. lie had been
sick for some time.
Mr.. Mills was well-known. having
lived here the greater portion OF his
life.
He is survived by his widow. thret
sons. Messrs. w. Frank. Cumberland
q. and Eugene Mills. all OF this city
two daughters. Mrs. Henry Thomas
of this city. and Mrs H. p Parker
Of Washington. a number OF grand
children and several great-grand
children
The funeral will take place Satur-
day at p. m from the Methodist
church services conducted by Rev j
r Jacobs. lnterment in City Gem
etery
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
JURY DRAWN FOR DAMAGE SUIT

The following jury was drawn by
Judge Goolrick Thursday to heal
the damage suit OF A. NJ Garner VS.
Geo. Richards, which will be tried
in the Corporation Court Thursday
June Is:
Messrs. A. II. Wallace. Maurice
Hirsh. Jos. NJ Goldsmith, +. j
Cain. J. f. Undertake. Capt T
NJ. Larkin. J. w Thomas. T. J
Smith. j. Wilmore Cox. j. w
Adams. II. F. Crismond. Alvin T
Rowe. r. r. Burlington. A. b
Young. John White. c. f. Layton
W. II. Brulle. Paul Karston. Jr. Z
V. Daniel. F. NJ. Young, F. l.. w
Green. NJ. G Willis. Jr.. f. NJ
Curtis and NJ. S. Chancellor.
The attorneys in the case are Mr.
w. W Butzner for Mr. Garner. Mr..
St. George r. Fitzhugh for Mr.
Richards.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
INSPECTING G0ULD'S VIRGINIA LINE

For the purpose OF permitting the
bankers and other financial leaders
who ara interested in the Gould mer
ger of Virginia railways to become
acquainted with the properties. a
party Of Baltimore stockholders met
others from New York In Norfolk
Friday and will be in Richmond
Saturday
At the head of the Baltimoreans
is II. Lancaster Williams. OF the
banking firm OF Middendorf. VIII
iams q CO., who will be yice-presi-
dent of the consolidation to be
known as the Virginia Railway and
Power Company. The properties to
be inspected will be the Richmond
street railway and suburban lines.
the Richmond-P Petersburg interurban
road. the Norfolk and Portsmouth
fractions Companys properties and
the various seaside resort lines out
from Norfolk
Frank Jay Gould will not be Of
the party. as he is in Europe to at
tend the coronation OF King George
V.
There were about fifteen in the
party.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
MONCURE AND THORNTON
HAVE NO OPPOSITION

The city OF Alexandria and Alex
andria County Democratic Com
mittees have decided that all candi-
dates desiring to enter the contest
for the House OF Delegates must sub
nit their names on or before noon
July Is, and 1t was also decided to
hold the primary September next
in connection with the United States
senatorial primary.
Mr.. Robinson Moncure. formerly
of Stafford, is the present Dele
gate and has no opposition up to
this time for denomination.
II is thought that State Senator
r. Il. Thornton, OF Fairfax, OF that
district. will be named to succeed
himself there being no opposition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
PROF. S0MERvILLE
PRESIDENT
Or. Barney and Rev. Mr.. Hender-
lite Connected With College.
FACULTY TO BE COMPLETED SOON

A meeting Of the ub-committee OF
the Assembly Home and School was
held Wednesday in the dormitory build
ing of the College. The members OF
the committee present were DR.. II. II.
Sweets and DIR. j. S. Lyons, of Louis
vile. KY, and Mr.. Adams of this city.
All matters pertaining to the insti-
tuition here were carefully considered
and the following definite action was
taken:
Mr.. S. w. Somerville was designated
as president of the College and assigned
TO the chair of Latin. DR.. in. Barney
was chosen professor of Science and
French, the chairs so acceptably filled
by him for many years. Rev. }. ii.
Henderlite was elected professor on
Bible and Mental and Moral Science.
All Of these gentlemen signified their
acceptance. Arrangements were made
for issuing Of the catalog and the com
pletion of faculty list at the earliest
possible date.
Great interest was manifested in the
work and the desire expressed that
next session shall be the best in the
history of the institution.
After the meeting lunch was served
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
RICHMOND DISTRICT CONFERENCE
M. +. Church. South, Virginia Gen.
ference.

The Richmond District Conference
of the Methodist Church. Vir-
ginia Conference, which has been
holding sessions at Highland Park,
adjourned Thursday afternoon to
meet next at Wright's Chapel. in
Caroline county. The examination OF
local preachers was concluded and II
cense to preach was isused to u ID.
Austin and G. Lester Salmon.
The conference received number
OF reports from committees. as fol-
lows: On education, on missions, on
temperance. and on the spiritual
state OF the church and Sunday
school
Lay delegates elected to the next
annual meeting of the Virginia Meth
odist Conference, which will be held
in Salisbury. Md. In November. wer
John p. Branch, A. r. Scott. c. w
Hardwicke and J. ID. Mcdonald.
o. S. Morton and G.. NJ. Smith
deal were elected missionary lay
leaders.
Rev. DR.. ]. II. Light, literary secre-
tary OF the Anti-Saloon League. de-
livered an address on the temperance
report
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
MISS FANNIE p. WASHINGTON DEAD
Passes Away While Visiting Old Home
In Caroline.

Miss Fannie p. Washington. daugh
ter of the late John Washington
died at the family homestead Of
the WashingtOns, near WOodford 3,
in Caroline county Thursday morn
ing of heart failure She was a
very superior woman in character
and a trained nurse. which profess
sion she adorned. She went to her
old home three weeks ago on a Wis
il.
Three brothers. Messrs j. Boyd
Washington, Eugene Washington
and Walker Washington. and two
sisters Misses Dolly and Bertha
Washington. survive her.
The funeral took place Friday
afternoon from the home near
WoOdford's. Interment was made
in the burying ground at Bethel
church
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
STAFFORD
Scribbler's Newsy Letter.
Stafford c. H., Va, June 9Th. 1871

Stafford c. H., Va, June 9Th, 1911.
Mr.. Thomas J. Waller paid a shor
visit TO "Wayside" yesterday, but re
turned to Washington today.
Miss Eulalia Whitehouse. of III,
Burg who has been the guest ol
Miss Louise Berry, returns home to
morrow.
Mr.. VIM. Blbby. of Philadelphia, Pa
was a welcome visitor at the Clerk :,
office this week. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Frank Watson, of 0rchardfeld.
DR.. K. w. Hill was called on this
morning to see the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. p. Bloxton, who is sick
with bilious attack.
Great preparation is being made for
Children's day at REGISTER Chapel.
Rehearsals are had about twice a week.
The family of DR.. X. J. Payne, of
the Burg, passed by here Tuesday
en- route for their summer home at
Garrisonville
Miss Page Waller has returned from
Fredericksburg and is with her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Waller, at Grafton.
Messrs. Albert and Lester Sneed
have returned TO their home, near Ca
ris0nville, for the summer.
The country is beautiful after the
rain. IL nature has but half "A chance,
she will deck herself in her green robe,
which is restful TO the eye and makes
the heart glad, especially those who
live close TO natures heart. In the
poets language, This earth is very
lovely. Oh, my God, | thank thee that
| live.
The board Of supervisors meet 4th
Monday in June. 1911.
Your correspondent read recently Of
a sergeant who was teaching a young
recruit to be brave and seasoned on the
battlefield. After several volIeys had
been encountered, in which the recruit
ducked violently, the sergeant exclaim-
Ell: "For the Lords sake, don't duck
any more. for remember am right be
hind you.
There is a quantity Of gum and pop
lar wood being cut in this section this
summer. II is bringing a good price.
X. c. l.. Moncure. Jr's., Jr., who has
been sick with scarlet fever at the resi-
dence of DR.. K. J. Payne, in Freder-
icksburg. is convalescing at his home.
Grape Hill.
"Tater" bugs are surely in evidence
this year. A twenty-four hour vista
ton to any later" patch will make
the plants scud under bare poles.
The II year locust is preparing to
sing his death song. When he takes his
departure no tears will be shed, altho
the birds will miss him, having been
served to them on the half shell, they
never having seen the like before.
When another II years rolls around
they will be gone the way Of all the
flesh and feathers too
Mr.. Jno. S. Martin writes he has
reached Boise, Idaho Tie has had to
wear an overcoat almost all the time
since his advent, but is pleased with
III country. Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
REDUCED RATES
For July 18th Cornerstone Laying al
Fredericksburg.

The II. f. & =. r. r. will give
reduced fares from all points on
the road for the cornerstone lay
ing at fredericksburg July 4th.
Round trip from Richmond will b
$3.50. Round trip from Washing
ton $40.
Tickets on sale July l, 2. 3 and
4. final limit July 8.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
B0YD-c0eHlLL
A Home Wedding at Bowling Green.

Bowling Green, Va, June 7th. 1911.
On Monday, June 7th, at p. m. Miss
Miriam Coghill, youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ID. Coghill, became the
bride Of Mr.. w. l.. Boyd, Of Richmond.
The ceremony took place at the home
of the bride on upper Main street the
Rev. c. X. Cruikshank officiating.
The bride was attired in blue cloth
suit and carried Bride roses.
Miss Blanche Coghill, sister Of the
bride, presided at the piano and TO the
strains Of Lohengrin's wedding march
the bridal party entered, coming
through the halls and into the front
parlor where the ceremony was per-
formed in an impressive manner.
Hearts and Flowers was played softly
during the ceremony.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. ID. Coghill and is
one Of the most popular members Of
the younger set. The groom is well
known in Richmond where he has lived
for a number OF years.
On their return from a northern we'd
ding trip they will reside at 929 W.
Grace ST., Richmond.
The wedding was very quiet one,
only the members Of the immediate
family being present. \. Y. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
TALK OF ANOTHER STEAMBOAT LINE
Norfolk After Trade on Lower Rap
pahannOck.

A special from Norfolk says
steamers Will soon be plying be-
tween Norfolk and points on the
western shore OF the Chesapeake ba
and the Rappahannock river. That
Norfolk will get the business OF
Reedville. Urbanna. Irvington and
other points In that section is
equally certain. To put such a
steamboat line as is proposed into
operation will require at least 500,
600. Norfolk business men are pos
tive that this amount can be raised
All that now remains to bring
about such "A project Is the meeting
OF the committee from Norfolk and
the committee from points north OF
the Rappahannock river. who are to
determine the matter. This meet
Ing will be held within the next six
~ days.and II is said that the decis-
ion OF the joint committee will be
10 establish the steamer line.
When forty OF Norfolk's represen-
tatiye business men visited Reed
Vile. Urbanna and Iryington last
Tuesday they were met at each OF
the places by representative bust
ness men, and as a result OF their
visit they are certain there Is vast
amount OF business in that territory.
which Baltimore now gets. that will
come to Norfolk.
Virginia for Virginans" was what
the Norfolk people heard on all
sides. and they were assured that IL
the proper transportation facilities
are provided Norfolk will get the
business
From facts gathered by the Nor
folk representatives while on the
trip. close trade relations with
Reedville and that section Will mean
probably million dollars worth Of
business for Norfolk each year. III
may mean more. One OF the Reed |
willie merchants stated that his con-
Germ alone purchased groceries and
provisions In Baltimore TO the ex-
tent OF $4,000 a year and that
the purchases OF the entire place
would aggregate 100000 a year
just for groceries and PROVISIONS
II is proposed TO run two steam |
ers out of Norfolk. making three
trips a week The steamers are to
be large and commOdious
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
J.T.LOWERY eco.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

On and after March 18th THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS
STATE BANK of Fredericksburg Va will occupy the FIRST
FLOOR of the BISCOE BUILDING next to Free LanceSar Office
occupied by the Piedmont Real Estate Agency and Lee j.
Graves and until their New Banking Room is Completed in the
Willis Building now being erected the site formerly used by
Bank
N. c. WILLIS. Pres. JNO. F. COULDhAN. JR. Cash.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
UPPER RAPPAHANN0Ck
TELEPHONE COMPANY
Officers Elected at Stockholders Meet,
ing.

A meeting of the stockholders o
the Upper Rappahannock Telephone
Co. was held here in rooms of Bust
ness Mems Association Thursday.
Among those present were Messrs
Robt Beverley. j IL. c. Beverley
of Essex; c. b. Conway. G. j
Mothershead. w. T. Pratt and DIR
C. L. Gravatt. of Caroline; w ID
Scott. p. V. ID. Conway. II. Warden
r. l.. Biscoe. w. J. Ford. A. Ran
dolph Howard.
The reports OF officers were re-
ceived, showing the company's af
fairs TO be in good condition.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
Robt. Beverley. president.
+. J. Smith. A. F. Turner. II. l.
Baylor. vice-presidents.
W ID. Scott. secretary.
DR.. c. t. Gravatt. treasurer.
Directors. A. Randolph Howard
II. Warden. P. V. d. Conway, J. II.
C. Beverley. c. l. Mothershead. b
NJ Skinker. w. T. Pratt. Geo. w
Ellis. w c. Dickinson. w. ID. Scott
No dividend was declared. as II
was decided to use the surplus mon
ey on hand in improving the line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
TALB0TT-WHITE

Mr. Samuel G. Talbot and Miss
Sarah A. White. both Of this city
were married Wednesday evening
at \ o'clock at the home Of Mr.
Broadie HWhite. brother OF the
bride. Rev. j. H. Henderlite per
formed the ceremony.
The bride is a daughter OF the
late Mrs. Sarah White and has for a
number OF years been employed in
the millinery department Of the r.
y. Brent Store
They will reside i'm this city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
The Patented Cant Slip Strap Put The
CUMFY-CUT vest
In Glass by Itself.

Since CUMFY- CUT made it's appearance on
the market has become tremendously popular
with women everywhere, because it does away
entirely with the Slipping and Dropping
Shoulder Straps so Objectionable in the Ordi-
nary Vest. For sale by
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds Of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and un-
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors,
and Blinds, Lime. Cement, Calcine
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, ali 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
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and Fire
Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. Z. ID. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks Of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
MORE AWARDS

The Normal School Committee
has awarded contracts for the fol
lowing additional supplies;
Laundry equipment to the Amerl-
can Steam Laundry.
1876 pairs blankets to c. w. Jones
272 spreads to Baker & Wallace
1876 comforts to Baker & Wallace
600 sheets to G. w. Jones.
3S4 pillow cases to Baker & Wal
lace.
1900 towels to Moses & Sons,
Washington.
25 dozen napkins to Moses &
Sons.
2 bolts table linen TO j. T. Low
cry & Co.
bolts table linen to Moses &
Sons.
1872 small rugs to Moses & Sons.
Other supplies are under consider
alton by Messrs. Russell and
GoOlrick of the committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
KAY-60ULDIh

Miss Bessie Gouldin and Mr.. Bur
leigh II. Kay were married Wednesday
in Washington. The bride is a daugh-
ter of j. w. Gouldin. Of Sparta, Caro-
line county. a well known farmer and
one of the leading tobacco growers of
the county. The groom is associated
with the firm of l.. T. Kay & Bro. in
the lumber business. and IL progress
sive and energetic young man. The
couple expect to return shortly TO Caro-
line county, where they will reside.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. White, OF Lees
burg. announce the engagement OF
their eldest daughter. Miss Hazelle
White, TO Joel Chandler Harris. Jr.
OF Atlanta, Ga The wedding will
take place in the fall. Miss White
made her debut last season. after
completing her education abroad
Mr.. Harris is the son of the we'll
known author, Joel Chandler fiar-
ris Qncle Remus).
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
ENGINE SHAFT BROKE

The large crank shaft of the engine
of the Cool Spring Ice Co. broke Tues
day night.
The new shaft arrived Thursday
morning and will be put in at once.
Mr.. Colbert had stored during the
cool weather in the spring large
quantity Of ice, so he has not been In
convenienced in the delivery to his
customers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
RELEASED UNDER BOND

Mamie Burton, colored. was re-
leased Thursday under bond ia
appear at the July term of the Cor
poration Court.
The woman was convicted Of sell
ing liquor in the Police Court and
an appeal taken by her attorney. Mr.
w. ID. Carter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
A FINE SALE

Personal Property Brought Good Prices
The personal property Of Mr.. John
II. II. Cassell on his farm recently sold,
two miles from fredericksburg, IN
Stafford, took place Wednesday.
Among the animals sold was pair Of
horses at $407. 90 and a pair of mules
at $3.50
All the property brought fine prices.
A large crowd attended and the sale
amounted to about 5000. N. b.
Kinsey was the auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
DONATION TO FIREMEN

Chief Robinson, of the Fire De
partment, has received a letter from
w. A. Bell q Bro. expressing their
appreciation of the work done by
the department at the recent fire
and enclosing a substantial dona-
ton to the firemen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
POTOMAC BAPTIST CHURCH
All Day Services There Next Sunday.

Next Sunday will be Children's
Day at Potomac Baptist church, in
King George.
Rev DR.. and Mrs. Arnold. VINO
are fulI-blooded Indians of the Chloe
taw tribe. will be present. DR.. Ar
mold will preach for Rev. Mr.. Graves
and Mrs. Arnold will address the
Sunday School.
There will be all-day services. The
public Is cordially invited.
The sermon and address Will both
be interesting.
DIR. and Mrs. Arnold are both high
ly educated They will soon leave
as missionaries In a foreign field.
The superintendent and teachers
are endeavoring to make the day a
success and much interest is being
manifested by the children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
RESPECTED C0L0RED MAN
OF STAFFORD DEAD

Jas. Morton. colored, a veteran
of the Civil war. died Thursday at
his home near Stafford c. H., aged
6S years. He was a Federal pen
sioner and one of the most highly
respected cOlored men OF the cOun-
ty. He leaves his wife and two chill
dren.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
BURTON FRANKLIN

Samuel Burton and Miss Bette
Franklin were married at the home
OF the brides father. Capt. Richard
Franklin. near Urbanna, Wednesday.
Rev. J. =. Essex officiated. After
a wedding breakfast the couple left
for their future home in Farmville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL

Henry Roberts, retired millionaire OF
Pittsburg, has bought the Compton
farm of zoo acres in Prince William
county from o. T. Martin for $65, 900,
Mr.. Roberts also bought the Red Hill
farm in Fauquier county for $1,000
Involved in the transaction was the
purchase of valuable residence and
building property in Pittsburg from
Mr.. Roberts by Mr.. Martin. Manassas
Democrat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
TO MARRY SATURDAY

Mr.. W. G.. O'Donnell. Sr. lett Fri
day for Orange county. where he
will be married Saturday to Miss
Susan c. Lancaster. OF finders
Mr.. O'Donnell left in a very happy
frame OF mind Friday morning. A
number Of his friends accompanied
him TO the train
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
AUCTION SALE OF A
GOOD SEPARATOR
Reason for Selling, Change of Business

Reason for Selling, Change Of Business
This machine is of the best
type OF low down vibrator. and
good as new, has only been used to
thresh about 10000 bushels OF grain
does splendid work and in good re-
pair, is mounted on a steel truck
with tongue and while trees. a 30
inch cylinder with straw carrier. Sale
will take place at eleven o'clock at
Kinsey's auction room. Commerce st
Fredericksburg. Va. Saturday. June
N. Terms. cash. N. B. Kinsey. auc-
tloneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
PY1HIAN SISTERS ELECT OFFICERS

The Pythian Sisters Tuesday night
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
Mrs. Cora Armstrong, NJ. K. G.
Mrs. Maggie Wright. f. S.
Mrs. Lizzie Cox. +. j.
Miss Edith Berry. manager.
Mrs. Eva Smith, NJ. of +.
Mrs. Virginia Young, NJ. of r
and G.
Mrs. Virgie McGaha, protector
Mrs. Rena Ball. guard.
Miss Eleanor Portch, p c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-10
Mr.. E. @. GARNER RESIGNS
Says Salary is Too Small.

Mr.. Elliott Q. Garner has rendered
his resignation to Postmaster j. M.
Griffin as clerk in charge of the sub
station now located in the drug store of
Johnston & Pearson.
The resignation is made on account
of the small salary now attached to the
office.
II there is not an increase the station
will be moved elsewhere in the city.