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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
MEETING or BUSINESS
MEMS ASSOCIATION

A regular meeting of the Business
Mems Association was held luesoay
night with a small attendance. Presl-
dent Henry Dannehl presided and DR..
]. C. King, secretary, was at his desk:
The president stated that the visit OF
Mr.. Dabney to the association had been
changed from Tuesday, March l4th, to
Thursday, March 10th.
The secretary read communication
from Mr.. c. l.. johnson, of Dunkirk,
Mont, to which the secretary replied.
asking information in regard to farm
lands in this section.
A communication was read from q
concern which manufactures automo-
bile tires, in regard to a site for a plant.
Referred to Manufacturing Committee.
A letter addressed to q gentleman
here from Mr.. Geo. N. Wise in re-
gard to a survey for an electric car
line from Gloucester Point TO this city,
was referred to Public Interest Com
mittee.
A committee Of three, Messrs. R. A.
Kishpaugh, J. G. King and A.P. Rowe,
were appointed to take up the matter
of Battletields Park and make some
recommendation to the association in
regard to the action to be taken.
The president stated that the election
of officers would take place at the first
meeting in April.
The association then adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
A CARD FROM Mr.. DICKINSON
McHenry. Va. March 6

McHenry, Va, March b.
learn from Massaponax letter OF
March ,. 1911. and from other
sources that a portion of my letter
was not understood as wish 1t
to be. This reminds me OF an old
saying, There are none so blind as
those who do not wish to see.
Some seem to think, or wish to
make it appear, that | am buying
my way into office. This idea Is
perfectly absurd. never once
thought of such thing. Is this
the way in which candidates buy
their way"
If | wished to buy my way l
think could devise a more direct
way and one which possibly would
be more appreciated by the indiyid-
ual. | wouldn't resort to churches.
thought the plan | proposed was
a very appropriate one In when 10
show to the county some apprecla-
ton OF what one derived from It's
resources, also the appreciation OF
honor and esteem OF its citizens.
Some seem to advocate hold on
TO the dollar. and when 1t comes 10
church contributions their peck
etbooks are usually left at home.
This is not the first five dollars
ever donated or offered to donate
TO county churches. | always con
tributed for building purposes etc.
to many OF the new churches OF
different denominations. as well as
to other purposes. before / was
candidate for any office.
Successful or unsuccessful eN-
pect TO always support this cause.
II is not necessary to hold an oiilce
in order to give few dollars to our
churches.
However. II my offer is misunder-
stood and the people will not see II
as II was meant, | must say | never
knew 1t was improper TO give 10
churches or to Gods cause at any
time. I'm writing this simply TO
show the people | had not the least
idea OF buying myself into Office
as some term IT,.
Yours truly.
NJ. II. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
PREPARING FOR MARCH 18TH
Mr.. w. T. Dabney to Speak Here on
That Date.

The general committee to arrange
for the reception Of Mr.. w. I. Dabney.
manager Of the Richmond Chamber OF
Commerce, on the occasion of his visit
here when he will speak in the court
house to the public and address the
members Of the B. NJ. A. at ban
quet at Hotel Frederick, has had sew
eral meetings and elb-committees have
been appointed to look after the various
matters in connection with the event.
One committee is arranging about the
funds. another will look after the ban
quet. another will make the program
and all will be prepared to report at a
general meeting of the committee to be
held later.
The time for the visit of Mr.. Dabney
has been changed from Tuesday night,
March l4th. to Thursday night, March
10th. owing TO engagements Of Mr..
Dabney, which will detain him in Rich
mond on March 18th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09

much for IL now as In January.
Wheat and winter oats are look
ing fine.
Among those present was Mr..
Clifford Ninde, who is now local
editor of the Westmoreland In
quirer. newspaper at Colonial
Beach. His many friends were glad
to see him.
Those from Fredericksburg were
Attorneys c. O'Conor Goolrick. r.
w. Coleman, and c. ID. Foster, Mr..
f. X. Tyler and number of news
paper representatives.
The Junior Order of American Me-
of King George, of which
lodge Judge J. f. Mason was a mem
Der, have paid to his estate to sum of
$500 insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
EASTERN STARS ELECT OFFICERS

The Eastern Star Chapter held
a regular meeting Monday night
After initiation OF a candidate the
following officers were elected TOT
the coming year:
Mrs Maurice Hirsh. worthy ma
iron: Mr.. c. r Howard. worthy
patron: Mrs. J. p. stiff. associate
matron: Mrs. W. Il. Brulle. conduc-
tor: Mrs. Guy r. Cross. associate
conductor: Miss Eula Henderson,
secretary; Miss Annie Myer. treas
urqr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
FOR BENEFIT OF BUILDING FUND
Donation to Baptist Church BY Casino
Company.

The Casino Company has kindly
agreed to give the door receipts Of their
moving picture show on Commerce ST,
Friday, March 10th, to help the build
ing funds of the Baptist church.
High-class pictures, good music both
vocal and instrumental.
Tickets will be on sale Friday at f;OO
D. m. at the Casino. Price to all parts
Of the house ; cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
ROAD COMMISSIONERS MEET
No Bid For One Mile Road Bridge
Contracts to BE Let.

At meeting of the Spotsylvania
Road Commissioners held Monday at
the residence of Mr.. George w. Perry,
at Sunlight, the mepbers present were:
Messrs. Perry and Thorburn, Capt.
Rowe and DR.. Harris.
Bills for grading Fall Hi and some
small bills we're ordered paid.
No bids were received for building
the mile of macadam road from Gayle S
bridge to Spotsylvania C. H., and the
commissioners decided to have the work
done under the supervision of Mr.. A. F.
Brown, State road engineer,
Bids will be opened Friday, March
10th, at IL O'Clock. at the rooms of the
Business Mems Association of Freder-
icksburg for building the four bridges
on the improved roads.
The road commissioners and others
present were handsomely entertained
BY Mr.. Perry and a fine dinner served.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
ROYAL ARCANUM
Address by Grand Regent.

On Monday night, March 9th. in the
Bradford hall, the Royal Arcanum held
a very interesting and enjoyable meet,
ing under the direction of the grand
regent of the State of Virginia, Mr..
Fields, who made an excellent address,
full Of hopeful encouragement. After
this the vice-supreme regent, Mr.. Nc
Faden, the able Presbyterian minister
of Richmond, Va, gave the members a
very strong address, telling them OF
the conditions. strength, financial ad-
vantages and fraternal benefits that
the Royal Arcanum has done for the
women and children Of men who builded
bet4ar than they knew and who are now
gone TO the greater beyond. This meet
ing should greatly encourage the men,
bers of the council and give them cour-
age to seek out friends who need the
ROYAL Arcanum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
Mr.. PHILLIPS RESIGNS
AS CHOIR DIRECTOR

Mr.. W. j. Phillips has rendered his
resignation as choir director Of the
Baptist church. This action is taken by
Mr.. Phillips on account of the press Of
business matters and the recurrence of
a throat trouble which he has been sub
ject to at periods for some years.
Mr.. Phillips has been filling the posi-
ton at much sacrifice Of time and ex-
pense and it will be source of regret
that he finds it necessary to resign from
a position for which he is so we'll fitted
and which he has filled with such mark
ed success
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
TO INSPECT AUSTIN RUN MINE

Mr.. F. c. Dean, a mining engineer
Of Philadelphia, was here Wednesday
enroute to the Austin Run Mines IN
Stafford. 10 pump the water out OF the
mine with the view of purchasing when
the property is putup for sale by decree
of court. -,
Mr.. Dean was sent here by Ward w.
Pearson, an attorney of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Dean and Attorney +. M. Chiches-
ter. of this city. will likely visit the
mines Thursday if the weather permits.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
HEAVY SNOW STORM
Ground Covered TO Depth Of Eight
Inches.

A snow storm from the South burst
upon the city Tuesday at p. m. From
rthe first the fall was heavy and persons
could hardly be distinguished distance
of a hundred yards. There was no
wind. By nightfall four inches had
fallen. 1t continued all night and into
Wednesday. up TO noon when the earth
was covered with white mantle 5
inches in depth.
The snow has some moisture and as
il fell on the trees and telegraph wires
stuck and was heavy. The branches OF
the trees in many instances broke under
its weight, and many wires are
down. The roads are blocked and
but few people have come in the city
from the country.
The temperature is not below freez
ing and this prevents much suffering
among the poor.
The indications are for warmer
weather
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
INDICTED

VIM. J. Hood. colored, who was
arrested here several weeks ago by
Sergeant J. c. Chichester while
trying to dispose of handsome PTS
tol which he had stolen by breaking
show window in Richmond. ana
who was later turned over to Rich
mond authorities, was indicted IN
that city Tuesday for HOUSEKEEPING
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
OFFICERS RETIRE

Capt. ]. II. Stone and Lieut. w.
II. Kindervater, of company f. LIST
Regiment Virginia Infantry, have
asked to be placed on the retired
list of the Virginia militia, both
having served the regiment num-
Der of years.
Lieut.. Kindervater is we'll known
here. being in the city several
months as inspector of the paving
on Main street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
TO PRESIDE FOR JUDGE CHICHESTER

Judge +. II. Wells. of Richmond,
has been designated by Gov. Mann
TO preside in Stafford Circuit Court
at the next term for Judge X. II.
l.. Chichester. This was done for
the reason that Judge Chichester
was the counsel in several cases
pending before his appointment as
judge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
CORPORATION COURT

The case of the Virginia Shirt Com
pany VS.. the Seaboard Insurance Com
pany was continued in the Corporation
court Tuesday morning. Mr.. Arthur
Brown, the former superintendent OF
the factory, was recalled to the stand
and continued his testimony.
The case will in ali probability con-
tinue for several days longer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
GARDNER HARRINGTON

Mr.. Henry Lewis Gardner. OF this
city, and Miss Bertha Lee Parking
ton, of Richmond, were married IN
Rockville Tuesday by Rev. S. X
White at the residence of the min
lister. The young people were I'M
accompanied and left for Washing
ton after the ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
MOVE TO NEW HOMES

Mr.. Geo. X. Richerson and family
are moving TO the residence on
Amelia street recently occupied by
Mr.. Micheal Wallace and family. MI
Wallace will occupy the house on
Main street formerly occupied by
Mr.. Richerson until he can have the
home which he recently purchased
on upper Main street thoroughly re-
modelled and repaired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
RETURNED FROM PANAMA

Mr.. r. p. Spotswood, of orange
county. was here Tuesday on MS
way to his home in Orange after
spending four years in Panama. MT
Spotswood is an expert on power
and has been in the employ OF the
U. s. Government in this capacity
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
MRS. Jos. W. MILLS ILL =

Miss Blanche Edmonston left Mon
day for Washington, called there by
the illness of her sister, Mrs. JOS.
w. Mills, who has appendicitis. 1t Is
thought Mrs. Mills will have to I'M
dergo an operation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
A NEW GRIST MILL

Mr.. J. d. Pitts is installing a grist
mill in Falmouth. The power will be
furnished by the Rappahannock Electric
Light and Power Company. 1t is thought
the mill will be in operation by the
latter part of the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
DISPOSITIONS

Dispositions were taken Tuesday in
the suit of Stubs VS.. Lawson in the
office of Mr.. b. P. Willis, master COM
missioner in this cause.
Mr.. S. P. Powell represents Stubs
and Mr.. w. X. Goolrick, Lawson
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
TO BEGIN NEW BUILDING

Contractor 4. G. Heflin is placing
material for the erection of the
new Farmers and Merchants BANK
building. The work will be pushed
rapidly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
CAROLINE VETERANS TAKE NOTICE

There will be a meeting OF the
Caroline County Camp in the court
house March 10 at 1880 p. m. we
hope that every veteran in the coun-
ty will be present, as there are
some matters OF Importance to each
and every one.
c. T. Smith,
Commander c. c. c.
lmar9-2ts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
POSTPONED

The time for the election of the seven
new deacons of the Baptist church,
which had been set for Wednesday
night, March 9Th, has been postponed.
The time for the meeting when the
election will be held will be announced
later
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
RESUMES OPERATIONS

The large smoke stack of the Peden
Excelsior Plant, which was knocked
down by a railroad car striking the
guide wire several days ago, has been
replaced and the factory resumed OPP
erations Monday. RI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
CHURCH NOTICE

There will be preaching in Stat
ford Sunday, March 18th. at the fol-
lowing places: New Hope IL a. m.
Andrew Chapel $3.50 p. m. Old An
drew Chapel 1880 p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
ACCEPTS POSITION IN ASHLAND

MIR. Edwin H. Whitehouse left
Tuesday for Ashland. where he has
accepted a position with the Rich
mond and Chesapeake Bay r. r..
Company as ticket agent and will
make his home there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
MOVES TO COLEMAN BUILDING

Mr.. B. P. Willis has rented the upper
rooms in the Coleman building from
DR.. J. p. Stiff and will have his ofhce
there while the bank building is being
erected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
FEED THE BIRDS

The snow is eight inches deep and
the birds are liable to be hungry
while il is on the ground Do not
forget to feed them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
STAFFORD PENSION BOARD

The Board OF Pension Commits
sioners for Stafford Co. will meet
at the c. II. Monday. March 18th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
IN MEMORIAMs

In memoriam articles cannot be
published except as pay matter at
half rates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
SHELBURNE

Richmond, Va, March 5h 1911.
Dear advanced considerable since we wsos X h
think high as they were last year. We
ADVISING Peope
now while light and and estors any Tie
which might happen BY the MIDDLE nay
We make specially and the buyers know where
other
snS Give our entire time TO raised by the farmers
@ section working hard for getting BID $50
oiiAn0 0nA1'oh+'.+ w.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
Johnston & Pearson
Prescription Pharmacy.
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac r. r.
Southwark
NorthWarC
LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG

Northward Southwark
.e.95 a m express. $50 a. m. express.
$40 m local. 1906 am. local.
x7.05 a m exuress. 1924 am. local.
#7.I9 . m, express. al: 32 a. m. express.
5000 q m. local. t12:45 pm local.
*1:28 p. m. express. I'LL pm e~Press'
$3.50 I'm. local. so:SS pm e IpaI
E7:01 p. m. express. .lVo pm. iooa,.
w. s11:1 pm. express.
Accommodation trains arrive; ,,i IRON
Washington *l2'46 pm. IRON 90 Mli. ~
1925 pm; from Richmond t4OO pm.
sDaily. Weekdays: This tram
does not 20 south of Milford.
Arrivals and departures not gusran-
teed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-09
KING GEORGE COURT
Resolutions To Judge Mason.
The Senatorial Contest and
County Politics.
COURT PR0CEEOINGS--OTHER NOTES

Judge r. II. l.. Chichester FELT
at home Monday when he opened
court at King George for the first
time as circuit judge and he showed
ed that he was pleased at the cor
dial greetings he received from his
friends who remembered the days
when he presided as county judge.
A grand jury was empanelled, com
posed of the following gentlemen:
J. n. Peed, foreman; J. b. Newton,
J. +. Lee. A. r. Rawlings. J. G.
Pomeroy, CT : Purks. y. T. lay
lor. j. c. Billiard and W H. De-
shazO.
Four indictments were brought
down Commonwealth VS.. Joseph
Clatterbuck, felony; Commonwealth
VS.. Pierce Brown, burglary; Com
mOnwealth vs.. II. T. Purkins, Jr..
and Hunter Radcliffe, highway rob
berry.
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New Trains on the Southern.

Mr.. w. E. MCGEE, division passen-
ger agent of the Southern Railway
with headquarters in Charleston, re-
Gently gave out information to the ef-
feet that the Southern had inautgu-
rated two new trains between Hen
dersonville, Brevard and Lake Tox-
away. The morning train will leave
Hendersonville at $40 A NJ, arrive
at Brevard at 1890 and at aLake Tox
away at 11.40 A. NJ. The afternoon
train will leave Hendersonville at g.
40 P. M, arrive at Brevard at 7.4O
and Lake ToXaway at $40 P. NJ. 1t
is announced for the information of
Orangeburg patrons of the Southern
that the Carolina Special trains will
make close connections at Henderson
vile with these new trains. The new
schedule went into effect last Monday.
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Killed by Falling Beam.

A dispatch from BenMettsville says
'.one of the most regrettable acci-
dents that has occurre3 in Bennetts-
Vile for long time happened at the
graded school building now in state
Of erection Tuesday. The men were
engaged in placing large steel beam,
when the brick work gave way, caus-
ing the heavy beam to fall, striking
Mr.. Joe Zeigler on the head, death
following in a few minutes. The
unfortunate man came to IBennetts-
Vile a few wteks ago from st. Mat
thews, and had quickly made friends
among those who knew him. He
was about siXty-five years of age. Af-
ter being struck he was taken to the
office Of DR.. ]. F. Kinney, near by,
and everything possible was done for
him. He lived only fifteen minutes
after the accident and his remains
were forwarded to his home by the
first train.
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MUST WANT TO GO BACK.
Recently Pardoned by the Governor
Caught Stealing.

j. B. Jeter, who is said to have
been the first man to have received
executive clemency from Gov. Btease,
was Saturday placed behind the bars
of the Lexington jail by Sheriff 7.
H. Corley, with the charge Of larceny
resting against him, it being alleged
that he stole a lot of iewelry from
his sister, Mrs. Eva Hodge, and some
articles from his aged mother, both
of whom are residents Of Swansea.
He was later released, his sister
and mother agreeing not to. push the
case, provided Jeter would sign an
agreement never to- appear again at
his mothers home. The agreement
was drawn UP by the clerk of court,
Frank W. Shealy. In the paper Jeter
admits his guilt and agrees that lie
shall keep his pledge, and should
he fail so to do, that he will be tried
for larceny.
Soon after Jeter's release from the
penitentiary, where lie was serving a
life sentence for having killed a man
on the streets Of Union sevel u.
years ago, having served eight years
of the sentence at the time Of his
pardon, he went to Swansea and re-
mained there for sometime, living
with his mother and sister, both OF
whom are widows. Tho dates upon
which the several articles were stol-
en- is not known, but at various In
tervals, it is said, valuables would
disappear.
His relatives became suspicious OF
Jeter and the matter was placed In
the hands of Sheriff Corley. The
sheriff traced Jeter from Swansea
to Columbia, and after a tedious
search many of the missing treas
ures were found. letters arrest fol-
lowed, and a full and complete con-
fession was made to the officials.
Jeter is about thirty-five years OF
age.
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opportunity to many to see 1t. Much
instruction and inform alton will be
given out by those in charge of the
train. The State eXpends a good
sum of money for this purpose and
an especially large crowd should be
out to inspect it.
Also on the same afternoon Will
liam Jennings Bryan will arrive. The
reception and honors to be tender
ed Mr.. Bryan have already been not
ed. Tbs will give all persons who
desire an opportunity of seeing the
train and hearing Mr.. Bryan that
night. It will be festive day for Or
angeburg and the large crowd that
is sure to come, will only increase the
enjoyment of the occasion.
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CANDIDATES CARDS.

To the Voters Of the City of Or
angeburg.-I hereby respectfully an
nounce myself a candidate for the
office Of Mayor of the city Of Orange
burg at the approaching municipal
election, and will appreciate the en-
dorsement of my candidacy.
Very truly yours,
W. w. Wnnnamaker.
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Death Of n Young Nan.

Mr.. Watson Rickenbaker died at
the family residence near Bowman,
on last Sunday. He was the son OF
Mrs. Maggie R,ckenbaker, and was
eighteen years Of age. He had been
sick for three weeks with typhoid
fever. He leaves a. mother, two sis
ters, Misses Texas and Rubie, and
two brothers. HOWE and Tonic. to
mourn his death. This blow falls
heasily upon the family as he has
been the main dependence since the
death of his father about S years ago.
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A Missionary Rally will be held at
the Orangeburg Baptist Church on
Wednesday and Thursday, June 21-
90. All societies in Orangeburg Asso-
citation are cordially invited to at
tend. A program has been prepared
with much care, which will be both
helpful and interesting to all.
Mrs. B. M. Foreman.
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To the Voters Of the City of Orange

To the Voters of the City of Orange
burg:
At the earnest solicitation of
many friends l hereby announce my
self a candidate for the office of May
or Orangeburg in the approaching
municipal election.
l realize fully the Importance and
honor of the position I ask at your
hands, and I believe I can fill the
office to the complete satisfaction of
the entire citizenship, and I respect
fully request your favourable consid-
Grafton of my candidacy.
If you elect me, / shall assume
the duties and responsibilities of the
office, determined to devote my best
energies to the advancement Of our
city. Yours truly.
o. K. Wilson.