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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
NEW P0ST0FFIcE RULE
Carriers Window Will Not Open on
Sunday.

The honorable postmaster general
who has manifested much interest
in the betterment of the
postal employees. has become thor
oughly satisfied with the experiment
of closing the carriers window in
the larger postoffices. He has d.
rected, in order that all unnecessary
work on Sunday in connection with
the postal service shall be reduced
to a minimum. that this order shall
also apply to the smaller free deliy-
cry offices.
In accordance Herewith. Postmas-
ter ]. NJ. Griffin announces that
beginning Sunday, April 2, the car
riers' windows will be closed. Those
patrons who are now served by car
rlers. and who wish to receive their
mail on Sunday. will be enabled TO
do so by renting boxes and having
their Sunday mail placed therein.
The general delivery window Will
be kept open from 10 10 1890 for
the accommodation Of the travelling
public, and those patrons who call
for urgent personal mail
Any patron desiring an important
personal communication delivered to
him Sunday will be accommodated
upon the payment Of the prescribed
fee for special delivery service.
All mail arriving on Sunday Will
be distributed to the boxes as usual
and there will be no interference In
the collection now made by carriers
on Sunday evenings.
1t is believed the change Will meet
the approval of a large portion OF
the community. as has been the case
wherever the experiment has beeh
made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
LAND ASSESSMENTS AND ROADS

Hicks Store, Va, March 10Th, 1911.
To The Free Lance:
We hear a great deal Of talk about
the new assessment of real estate.
Some claim it is too high, while others
say land is assessed at only one-fourth
of its cash value. II we could see that
our taxes are judiciaIly used we would
SAYS it's too lew. Our schools are run
only five and six months per annum
and our roads are in worse condition
than when worked by free labor, yet
we are paying in Livingstone district
two road commissioners large sums OF
money to ride over our roads and now
and then put pine bush IN washout
and half dozen shovels Of dirt. Yet
we note one Of these commissioners re-
ceiyed $3.50 or about that. But we
hope that this arrangement will be
abolished and relieve the taxpayers OF
that burden. BIZ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
ISAAC HIRSH & SONS OPENING

Messrs. Isaac Hirsh e. Son have
one of the most attractive stores in
Fredericksburg. The big plate glass
windows on Main street show off
goods to great advantage. Mrs.
Isaac Hirsh years ago won a reputa-
ton for taste in the selection of
millinery for the firm and she still
holds il and has no superior in the
city.
Wednesday was the first day OF
the Spring Opening for millinery.
The store was truly handsome.
Dress goods of the newest styles and
finest texture were artistically dis
played, the windows were filled with
hats OF the prettiest designs and
richest flowers.
In the rear OF the store were be
ing shown all day to the streams OF
buyers the daintiest and costliest
hats.
On all sides Mrs. Hirsh was the
recipient Of compliments on what she
was offering to the women Of Fred
ericksburg and they gave express
sion to their pleasure.
The opening will continue until
Thursday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
STAFFORD
Notes and Personals from Berea.

Berea, Va, March p.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Dimmick. OF
Washington, spent Saturday and
and Sunday with the formers
mother here.
Miss Mozelle Simpson has return
ed from a visit to her sister, Mrs
John McWhirt. at Murtleville
Marie and Dimmick GassOn are at
tending the Hanover School in Fred
ericksburg.
Mrs. Joseph Christy visited her
sister. Mrs. Frank Brown. Saturday
Rev. C. w Brooks filled his regu-
lar appointment at Berea Baptist
church Sunday morning. Owing to
the rain there we're no services AT
night.
Mrs. Sallle Bullock is visiting at
the home OF her aunt. Mrs. Brewer.
The infant child OF r s. Brown
continues seriously III.
Mrs. b. b. Patton is spending some
time with Mrs. F. S Brown
Miss Eva Spicer was a visitor at
W. c. Dickinson's Sunday.
Messrs. Samuel Burgess and Chas.
Blake visited AZ the home Of w. b.
Bullock Sunday.
Messrs. J. W. Estes and Ward
Spicer made a business trip TO stat
ford c. H. Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Wexford Snellings,
OF Fredericksburg. are guests OF
Miss Belle Snellings.
Miss Sadie Beach spent Sunday
with her sister. Mrs Harry McWhirt
Mr.. John Stone and daugh-
ter, Miss Mile. visited Mrs NJ.
Schooler on Sunday.
A large crowd attended the pub
lie sale at c. Hageman's Monday
Mrs. S r. Young is quite sick.
NJ A. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
PYTHlAN SISTERS HOLD
SOCIAL SESSION

A delightful entertainment was
given by the Virginia Temple No. /,
Pythian Sisters. at the Pythian Hall
here Tuesday night, the occasion be-
ing the official visit of the grand
chief, Mrs. Mary Graham, of Suf-
folk.
After the business meeting the
following program was splendidly
rendered:
A selection by a quartette. con-
sisting of Messrs. Il. A. Solan, w.
T. Smith, Lewis Wooding and Aubin
c. Wooding.
Duet, Mrs. ]. b. Proctor and Miss
Trojan.
Recitation, Miss Fulton.
Solo, Rosary" Mrs. Proctor.
Violin solo. Miss Fulton.
Piano solo, Mr. Harold Genther
Selection by the quartette.
After the entertainment delight
full refreshments were served.
The entertainment was presided
over by Miss Eleanor Portch. most
excellent chief.
A short address was made by Mrs
Graham.
All present were highly pleased
and pronounced it one Of the most
pleasant entertainments Of the sea-
son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
ORANGE
improvement League Organized
School Entertainment- Other Inter-
esting Notes.


Orange Co. Va. March 2S.
Saturday last the citizens of Pa
munkey neighborhood met at La
hore High School to organize an
improvement League Everyone
seemed to enjoy the afternoon.
The primary department gave a
delightful entertainment. which last
ed about one hour The well train
ed little ones recited beautifully
and the music was well furnished
by the high school boys and girls
After the entertainment DR.. Robt.
Fraser. well known throughout the
South as a great educational work
or, made a most excellent speech.
which both old and young en-
Joyed And then the improvement
League was organized. Mr.. Ber-
telle Voolfolk was made president;
Mrs. p. L. Jackson. vice-president;
Mrs. N. c. Graves. treasurer, and
Mrs. c. j Brown. secretary. The
meetings will be held frequently at
the school building and everyone Is
invited 10 come.
After the league had been organ
lied refreshments were served by
the girls Of the school.
We were glad TO see the smiling
face of Mr.. Watson, candidate lot
treasurer. who gave most literally
TO the good cause, which was most
highly appreciated by the school
Mrs. o. T. Terrill sent delicious
cake and freezer Of cream. The CAKE
brought 81. The school EXTENDS
hearty thanks to Mrs. Terrill TOT
her liberality.
The proceeds, which amounted to
ss144 will 60 toward improv-
ing the grounds and fencing the
school lot in.
The weather keeps quite cold ana
not much gardening has been done
but the farmers keep busy plowlhg'
A large crowd assembled at Mace
donna church Sunday TO hear Ut
Forest. People will come Ooth iaI
and near to hear such an excellent
speaker. -,
We regret 10 hoec 'AN
Mr.. w. S. Fraser and his daughter
Mrs. Lottie Goshen.
Miss Julia Voolfolk was the guee'
of Miss Alice Baker last week
Glad TO see the Improvement Vi
our old friend, Mr. r. l.. Coleman.
Friday p. m. the Macedonia CHOIR
met At the home of Mrs. p L. JACK
son for practice They meet once
a week at the homes OF diileIene
members. The next meeting VIII DC
held AT the home of Mrs John Dan
lei.
Miss Lucy Voolfolk has been
quite sick. Hope she will soon be
out again o.,
The Misses Luck, OF Unionvilie'
have been recent visitors OF Mrs
Charlie Brown.
stark Kendall had the misfortune
to cut his foot with an axe very
badly
On account OF the conference AT
Orange the last of the week, the
Lahore school closes THURSDAY.
March 30. to reopen Monday. April
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
CAROLINE
Items From Bowling Green.
Bowling Green, Va, March 18th

Bowling Green, Va, March 18th.
A meeting will be held on the second
Sunday in April in interest Of the Lay
mems Missionary movement, and DR..
Lioius Landlord, of Norfolk, will make
the addresses, one at Bowling Green
Baptist church in the morning and at
Calvary Baptist church at night.
Miss Louise Haines is spending this
week with Miss Leila Lacy in Rich
mond.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Billiard have re-
turned from visit 10 her mother in
Washington.
Miss Blanche Coghill spent several
days this week in Richmond.
Mrs. George +. Burt, of Waverly,
spent few days with her parents, DR..
and Mrs. w. l.. Broaddus.
Mr.. Percy Walker, Of Washington,
spent a portion Of this week with the
family Of DR.. K. 7. Glassell. He came
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frances
Glassell
Rev. c. X. Milliken left Tuesday for
Clifton Forge to attend the Baltimore
Conference.
Mrs. l.. ID. George, of Penola, was a
guest Of Mrs. X. A. Coghill this week
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Chandler, Jr.. Of
Fredericksburg. are spending sometime
with his parents here. Mr.. &. not hav-
ing been well lately is here to recuper-
ate.
The funeral of Bonnie Pugh took
place Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock,
with q simple service at the grave, con-
Quoted by Rev. c. X. Cruikshank.
Miss Annie Broaddus spent the week
end with relatives in Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Reed and two
children have returned to the Lawn"
after spending a few days in Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Green left We'd
nesday for Chatham, where the latter
will spend several weeks at her old
home.
Mrs. r. o. Peatross, Of Norfolk, has
sold her house and lot here OF Milford
street to Mr.. c. w. Garrett.
Mr.. E. r. Coghill. who has been sick
for several weeks with grip, is sitting
up, and his many friends hope to see
him out soon.
Miss Annie White entertained the
Sewing Club Monday afternoon from 8
to at her home, "0ld Mansion.
Mrs. r. d. Vincent and daughter,
Miss Ethelyn, have returned from
short visit to relatives in Norfolk.
The public school closed Friday after
six-months' session. Each Of the
four teachers has opened a private
school and all are we'll patronized.
X. Y. 4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
REEDWILLE THE WEALTHIEST TOWN

Reedville, Northumberland county, in
the Northern Neck, is. according to
statistic of the census, the wealthiest
town per capita in the United States.
The principal source Of its increasing
wealth Is the great menhaden fishing
industry, which gives employment to
thousands of people annually. A large
fishing feet is maintained at an enor-
nous expense and numerous fish fac
tories are along the river. The output
from the factories is fish oil and guanos,
most of which goes TO Baltimore by
water. Last season was the best IN
the history Of the industry, and all OF
the factories declared large dividends.
The wealth that is pouring into this
little town is having its effect upon
Northumberland and the entire North
ern Neck. The next season opens June
and larger and better equipped facto-
ries will be ready to handle the catch
Of fish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
AN ERRONEOUS
STATEMENT CORRECTED
COmorn, Va, March 30, 1911.

COmorn, Va, March 30, 1911.
To The Free Lance:
The King George correspondent Of
March %, 1911, made erroneous state
ments in regard to Mr.. J. S. Shadrick
and family leaving Bellevue in Hooe's
Neck.
Mrs. Shadrick purchased a portion Of
Bellevue" two years ago, built a
pretty home there and with her family
moved into this home last fall. At
that time Mr.. Shadrick's health was in
a serious condition; il is now entirely
restored and he wants to return to the
West, where he has interests. He says
the East is too slow for him and he
can't live away from the Western rush.
Mrs. and Miss Shadrick are charmed
with Virginia life and do not want to
leave their pretty home. II is one OF
the most accessible places in the coun-
ty. Just across the river is Pope's
Greek r. r. station. There are four
trains in and out day to Washington
and Baltimore, boats up and down the
river every day 10 Washington, Alex
andria, Baltimore and Norfolk. What
more would any one want? That por-
ton Of the county is thickly settled.
many homes being in view. The peo-
pie are prosperous, live well and are
kind and neighborly.
Justice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
INDIGESTION
Relief in Eve Minutes and Permanent
Cure or Money Back.

Oufc UT HOncy DaChs
When Goolrick's Pharmacy states
that he has a remedy that only costs 80
cents and is guaranteed to cure any
man or woman who suffers from food
fermentation, or money back, what are
the poor stomach sufferers in Freder-
icksburg and vicinity going to do about
il?
Food fermentation causes belching,
sour stomach, gas eructation, heartburn
and that lump of lead feeling as you
probably know.
The name Of this most remarkable
stomach prescription is MI-O-NA. Most
people call them MI-0-NA stomach tab
lets because they know that there
is no remedy so good for indigestion or
stomach disorders. Here is one opinion:
81 have been troubled with indiges-
ton for more than a year. bought one
box of MI-O-NA and it cured me. Now
| would not be without a box in the
house for $500. II saves lot of doctor
bills when you can be cured for 80 cents.
Arthur Sederquest. 6 Nichols St.,
Wakefield, Mass.
MI-O-NA stomach tablets cost so
cents box at Goolrick's Pharmacy and
druggists everywhere and money back
IL they don't cure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
EDUCATIONAL ADDRESSES
At huntsville

a largely attended meeting of the
patrons OF the huntsville High
School was held In the Christian
church at huntsville on Monday, at
which time j. II. Binford. OF the Co
Operative Education Association, and
Judge Thomas r. Blakey delivered
addresses.
superintendent Rennolds presided,
and the school children sang ma
tional songs. Prof Binford spoke
OF the great progress being made In
Virginia schools, while Judge Blakey
spoke OF what the public schools
had done for Essex
huntsville will have a new school
building by next session. Miss b..
Blanche Jones is principal OF the
school, and her assistants are: Miss
Gladys Hoskins, Miss Ethel Newbill
and Miss Mary Scott.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
A STATE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Reports from various teachers meet
ings and conventions being held through
out the State show that Virginia
teachers are much interested in the
proposed plan to establish at the
University of Virginia a college for the
higher education of women.
Since the remarkable growth of the
public school system there is a grow
ing demand for highly educated women,
and every year large number Of the
young women of the State go north to
attend such institutions as Vassar,
Columbia and Wellesley. Every State in
the union, save five, extends to women
an equal chance with the men TO obtain
a collegiate education.
The advocates of this proposed col
Iege for women believe that it should
be established near the university in
order that the splendid equipment in
the way of library and laboratories and
teaching staff may be utilized by both
institutiOns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
DISAPPEARED FROM MANASSAS

Prof. II. c. Hobart. instructor in
the school OF Commerce OF Eastern
College, left here Saturday under
suspicious circumstances and his
whereabouts are unknown.
It is reported that Prof. Hobart
in certain transactions as represen-
tative of The Columbian Woodmen'
a beneficial order. with headquarter'
in Atlanta, Ca. negotiated certain
checks made payable to the said or
der without authority.
In leaving town, 1t Is said. 'Ho-
bart did not advise his wife OF his
going. Mr.. Jos. Breedon. the father
of Mrs. Hobart, upon advice OF Prof.
Roop, president of Eastern College
came here Monday and took his
daughter to her former home IN
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
OLD HOMESTEAD BURNED

"Dumblane," the home Of the
late DR.. Jesse Ewell, near Hickory
Grove, Prince William county, to-
gether with nearly all Of its con-
tents, we're destroyed by fire March
II. Only a few books, a small guam
tity of chinaware and few pic
lures, including that OF the family
group, were saved.
The house was occupied by the
Misses Ewell. Partially insured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
PAY YOUR POLL TAX

tn oualify for the ballot for the No.
vemher elections eligible citizens must
nav their Doll taxes before the close OF
the first week in May.
There are only about two weeks re-
naming in which to look after tnis I'M
nortant obligation Of the good citizen. :
The State law requires payment ot
poll tax six months before the date OF
election as prerequisite for casting .
ballot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
FAME OF WASHINGTON SUFFICIENT

Our readers will be interested In
the description given by R.W. BIO.
w. w. Mountjoy. which we publish
ON another page, Of the movement
AT Fredericksburg, Va, to erect
Memorial Temple by the Lodge IN
which washington was made Ma
son. and in which he retained ms
membership for forty-seven years.
The movement is proceeding quietly
and modestly, and we are glad 10
know that its success is assured.
There will be no Han oI
Eame" burlesoue connected with
ma memorial. The fame of wash
ington is sufficient for the Mas S@a
of Fredericksburg.-New forK W."
sonic Standard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
WRclNIA's WEALTH IN
CONDENSED FORM

Virginia has 2,061.612 Inhabitants,
majority. OF whom are farmers, ana
$500 SEQ acres OF her soil under cui
tivation.
Her crops for the year 1910 rang
ed In this order.
Live stock-$S0, 900, geo worth.
Corn-$35, $685. 00 was paid for
her 54,621,000 bushels, grown on z,
$4,000 acres.
Trucks-s15. 100000 in value.
Fish and oysters-$12,O 900, 900 IN
value.
Tobacco-$11.200.0 1000 in value.
Wheat-$9,S71,0 900 In value
lover 10 million bushels).
Hay-$s,192,o00 worth.
Peanuts-sS. 100000 in value.
Cotton--s7. OOO,0 600 in value.
Her agricultural and fruit crops
amounted to over $200,OOO.O00.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
MAKING GOOD
HEADWAY
When New Water Mains are
Laid System viii Be Com
pIete.
Plenty Water For Domestic and Fire
Purposes.

The force of fifteen men under Supt.
S. b. Quinn have laid about $50 feet Of
water mains in the FIVE ard half Gays
they have been at work. This is rapid
progress.
Supt. Quinn gives his personal at
tention to every foot that is put in the
ground.
The whole amount of pipe to be laid
is nearly 5000 feet. In a short time
when the force commences laying the
l0-inch mains their progress will be
necessarily slower on account OF the
difficulty IN handling the heavier pipes.
When the pipe is all laid the city will
have a complete water system. equal TO
any IN the country. with a heavy pres
sure for domestic and fire purposes IN
all its parts.
This is the work which the late Supt.
S. J. Quinn so earnestly advocated IN
the last years of his life.
Messrs. Rowe, Lane and Enbrey, the
Water Committee. deserve thanks for
the push they have shown in the COM
pletion of this system.
1t is the best money the Council has
ever expended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
CELEBRATES sOTH BIRTHDAY

Col. John Thomas Leachman, who
was guide for the Confederate
forces at the second battle Of Ma
nassas. celebrated his nineteen
hlrthday on Saturday at the home
NJ his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Ell
uo+t ar Manassas. Col. Leachman,
In spite OF his four score years anu
ten. Is in full possession OF ms men
tai faculties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01

had an incessant cough and frequent
attacks OF bilious collie. from which 1t
seemed could not recover. My bowels
also became affected. causing alarming
attacks Of hemorrhages. i tried many
remedies. which gave only temporary
relief or no relief at all at last tried
Peruna, and In three days I was re-
lieyed Of the bowel arrangement After
using five bottles was entirely cured
I most cheerfully recommend the use OF
Peruna to any one similarly afflicted"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
DEBs SPEAKS IN RICHMOND

president Taft is toy and a tool in
the hands of j. Pierpont Morgan, the
Gueoenheims and other kings OF finance.
He sent %. 900 troops and half a dozen
warships to the vicinity Of Mexico to
protect the private interests OF the
rich, and for no other purpose.
Thus spoke Eugene V.tDebs, three
times candidate for the presidency, and
probably the best known socialist IN
this country, before 1900 wildly enthu-
siastic men in Richmond. =,
Debs declared that socialism would
sweep this country within the next ten
years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01

Martinsburg, w. Va, went dry
by a majority OF 172 in a total vote
OF $500. the largest vote ever
polled there.
James r. Goodloe, proprietor Of the
Alton House, in Albemarle, a noted
fox and deer hunter. died Tuesday at
Alton, aged 50. Seven years ago he
suffered a stroke of paralysis. Mr..
Goodloe was a native Of Albemarle.
He married Miss Christ, Of Nelson,
who with six children survive him.
Frank II. Fitzgerald. the former
convict, now held to face a charge
of embezzlement from his employees
following his pardon from prison de
clared that he took the money In
order to help the men In the prison.
THE men there needed help and
the men for whom | was working
had plenty and took the money. /
believe | did right" said the man TO
a newspaper reporter. Fitzgerald
surrendered to the police in Wash
inQtOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
ALL or THE FAIR GROUNDS RENTED

All of the Fair Grounds property
has been rented for the year.
Messrs. Mason G.. Willis and c. w.
Jones get the Fair Grounds proper
and Mr.. John w. Allison, Jr, gets
the Amaret field. containing thirty
acres.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
PAY YOUR POLL TAX
Only 45S White Voters in the City
Could Cast Ballots Today.

If an election took place in Fred
ericksburg now but few people could
vote. Up to p. m. Wednesday on,
Iy 45S white citizens, Democrats and
Republicans. had paid their poll
taxes. OF this number fully lVO
are Republicans. SO it will be seen
that only 35S Democrats can vote.
since Monday three Democrats have
Maid their polltax. This condiuon
has stirred up the managers In the
senatorial campaign and a list oil
thoae who have not paid has been
given out, enquiries are being maI ,,,
and it is safe to say that many VIII
become eligible before May "
which is the last day on which you
can pay in order to vote in the next
election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
WITH FARMERS TRAIN
Representative Of Health Department
Lectures on Typhoid Fever, Etc.

With models to show how an unsani-
tary we'll aids in the spread Of typhoid
fever, and with other models to show
how outbuildings should be construct
ed TO keep them from flies, a represen-
tatiye of the State Health Department
is travelling with the Farmers lnsti-
tute Trains, lecturing TO the farmers.
Health authorities express great sat
isfaction at the cooperation OF the
Health Department with the Depart
ment of Agriculture and argue that
many families are reached in this way,
are given the fundamental facts Of pub
lie health and are presented with health
literature, who could not otherwise be
reached
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-01
SECURES JUDGMENT

Judgment was recovered in the
Corporation Court Wednesday IN
favor OF the executors OF Charles
TyIer's estate against c. T. Collins
for s1,s35.46 and interest from
November, 1910. until paid.
Mr.. B. p. Willis represented the
plaintiff.