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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Mr.. WHIT 0. PEYT0N
Makes Maiden Speech in Canvass at
Stafford.

Mr. Whit d. Peyton, Democratic
candidate for the Legislature, address
ed the voters Of Stafford during the re-
cess Of court Monday. While there
was small crowd in attendance, prac-
tically everyone present heard the
speech. The courthouse was well filled,
and the crowd was attentive and en-
thusiasilc. MIR. Peyton made an i'm
pressive speech and was generally con
graduated at its conclusion.
He gave his reasons for becoming a
candidate. alleging that it was at the
solicitation Of numerous friends in stat
ford and King George, and not as has
been stated at the suggestion OF Hon.
K. C.. l.. Moncure. He declared MIR.
Moncurc had had nothing TO do with
his candidacy. lie stated that he had
nothing 10 say against his opponents
and would not have He told the peo-
ple not 10 elect him if he was not the
best man for the position. The speak
er then took up the questions which he
believed would be considered and acted
upon by the next General Assembly.
piedging his active support to all meas
ures which he believed would promote
the peoples interest. His discussion
Of the public school question. the road
question. the question Of fishery legs
lation and other live issues showed that
he had given these subjects careful and
intelligent study and consideration.
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Handsome Estate
For Rent

This is one of the finest estates IN
Virginia, 10 minutes drive to city and
R. r. station. Electric lights and all
modern Improvements. Colonial bricK
mansion. large rooms. Residence fur
nished. also all farm implements. ms
is a very handsome property, ana a
grand home. A rare opportunity to Sc
cure such a property. Other advantages
offered. For full particulars address
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THE ICE SUPPLY
There Will Be No Famine.

The scarcity of ice in this city,
caused by the continued hot weather
il is thought will be relieved very
shortly. Mr.. Colbert. OF the COoi
Spring Factory. stated that he had
done all in his power to relieve the
situation. He has been to Washing
ton and has the promise Of two cars
of ice this week and more next week.
Mr.. Colbert is bringing this Ice
here at a loss. but hopes by dong
this to relieve the situation, as ne
ia now drawing ice from his tank
before il is frozen solid.
The plant of Mr.. X. i. smith Is
being run to its full capacity and
he is supplying his regular Gus
toners by cutting down the amount
used by the largest consumers
Mr.. Chesley. who housed a large
quantity of natural ice. stated that
he was supplying customers and
was doing all possible to supply
others who had sickness or who
came to the icehouses for ice That
he had a good supply on hand, GER
tainfy enough to last for some time
to come.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
MEETING OF BUILDING
COMMITTEE OF BAPTIST CHURCH

A meeting of the building comm.
tee of the Baptist church was heIu
Monday night at the residence On
Washington avenue OF the cha'r-
man. Col. T. ID. Cole. -,
Owing to the heat Col. Cole helu
tha meeting on his lawn. There was
a full attendance and considerable
business was accomplished.
The matter of the annex for sun
day school building was taken up
and also repairs to main church
building and committee of six APP
pointed TO have plans and specifi-
cations prepared at once. The COM
mittee consists of Col. +. ID. Cole.
NJ G. Willis. n. h. Musselman. w.
:. Chesley. c. w. Jones and Rev. X.
a. Williams AS soon as plans are
perfected and the specifications
drawn bids will be asked for and
work pushed.
Col. Cole. whose hospitality is
proverbial. served with the assistance
of his daughters. Mrs. w. l.. Bran
nan and Miss Alice c. Cole. ele-
CANT refreshments and the members
of the committee. numbering six
teen. spent pleasant evening.
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Mr.. Coghill asked for only few
minutes to reply. He said he had
never made speech in his life. He
was a practical business man; tnSt
az far the horse dying in his stable
he was out of town when the horse
was brought there; that while he
owned the stable he did not run II
and had nothing to do with the
horse. Said he was not a candidate
of railroads and corporations ana
would look after the interests OF the
people If elected. Asked II 1t was
a crime to run against DR.. Grayatt;
chat he had worked for the party
and voted the Democratic ticket all
his life: that Mr.. Beale, who IN
troduced DIR. Gravatt, was sitting IN
front of him with a railroad pass IN
his pocket, to which Mr. Beale as
sented; that he was asked by a
number Of citizens in his county
to run for the Senate. (Mr. Beal
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here asked the speaker who they
were). Mr.. Coghill said a great
many. but do not think 1t neces-
sary / should name them. Asked
DR.. Gravatt. how many times he
had voted the Democratic ticket, To
which the DR.. replied. Il do not
know. but | never voted any other
than the Democratic ticket. ~
In response to n query from Rev.
Mr. Eubank. said, Il will vote for
submitting the temperance question
TO the people of Virginia. Have al
ways been a temperance advocate.
The meeting here ended.
The Confederate Reunion.
Commander c. r. Smith called
meeting of Caroline County Camp
to consider holding n reunion. r. X.
Coghill was secretary.
II was resolved that a reunion be
held at Bowling Green on Wednes-
day. Oct. 4. A free dinner viii be
given TO all Confederate soldiers.
There will be music. speaking ana
other interesting exercises. Tho fol
lowing committees were appointed
to solicit cooked provisions from the
farmers of the county:
Bowling Green-W. G. Digges. a.
q. Marshall. S T.. PITTS.
Port Royal h. Bullock. G. B.
Conway, Everett Parish
Reedy Church.. r. Terrell. J..
r. Christian
Madison c. T. Smith. W. =.
Goodwin. W l.. Blanton.
First Corn aud Tomatoes.
Mrs. Clarence +. Hicks, of Port
ROYAL. beat King George and stat
ford on corn and tomatoes She
had corn and tomatoes on July /.
County Politics.
II is a lively fight between
Powers and Evans for the Legisla-
turc. Both think they will be elect
ed.
The tri-cornered fight for sheriff
between Gill. Taylcr and Collins Is
becoming interesting
Commonwealth Attorney Ennis
wears the smile that won't come Off.
He will walk into office again with
out an opponent.
Treasurer c. T. Smith and Clerk
r.. Il. Coghill are attending to their
duties like there is no election this
fall. The voters are satisfied with
their work
Notes.
There is a smaller average in to-
bacco than usual and the stand Is
not as good.
Hay is selling at $50 per ton and
corn zoe per bushel.
There is but little change In the
l.. 5. Senatorial conditions between
Martin and Jones.
Tom Valentine is very quiet this
year on luciOus mammoth peaches.
onions and tomatoes The drought
has done him.
The delegations from Fredericks-
burg, Richmond and Baltimore were
unusually large. The presence Of
Mr. b. Cary Nelson Of Richmond. wac
4 source OF pleasure. He always
brings sunshine and new jokes when
ever he comes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

District Deputy VIM. England in
stalled the Officers of Acorn Lodge.
/. o. o. f.. No POI. Of this city,
on Tuesday night in their hall.
Julian J Garner. Sitting Past
Grand.
5. r.. Eastburn. Noble Grand.
VIM. VI. Powell, Vice Grand.
W. ). Hit, Recording Secretary.
W. A. Marsten. Financial sec
Rotary.
J Fred Brown. Treasurer.
J. +. Thompson. Chaplain.
T.. j Embrey. r. $ y. Grand.
Geo. 4 walker. Warden.
After the installation those pres
ent repaired TO the icecrcam parlors
of Brother George b. Jones, where
they partook Of refreshments.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
JAMES 7. JENNINGS
Drops Dead From Heart Trouble and
Heat.

MIR. James T. Jennings. farmer, living
near Wilderness, was out moving hay
in his field Monday, when it is thought
he became overheated. He got down
off the mower and went to house near
by. walked up the steps and after max
ing some remark dropped dead. The
physician who was called in said 1t was
heart trouble and heat.
The deceased was 60 years old, a mem
Der of Wilderness Baptist church,
brother of Robert Jennings and the
late Calvin Jennings. A man highly
respected and a good citizen.
He is survived by his widow and one
son, Mr.. Randolph Jennings. of Wash
ington. Mrs. J. j. Burke and Miss Ida
Jennings. of this city, are nleces.
Funeral from Alexander Chapel Wed
nesday at 10 n. m. conducted by
Rev. Decatur Edwards lnterment IN
Wilderness burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh e. Bro

Wheat, 85c to SOC; corn, &c to &c.
meal, 81. 40 to 81. 60per lOO;oats, 40 to AZ
old hens, live,ll to IL; dressed, II to ID
winter chickens, Is to 20, h.; dressed IL
too; spring chic kens, Is to ~ cts 10
eggs. Ia to IS; lard, II to l3: ducks,
live. 9 to 10: dressed 10 to l6;butter, II
10 2O:country hams, IL to Is; bacon sides,
~ to is; Irish potatoes, IS to So lambs,
81. so TO 81 hides, green, Z dry
sailed, toto Il; dry hides, ~ to Is; call
skins No. /, $i.OO to SIPS; baled hay,
500 to 1923 per ton; live hogs, 6 to IL
beef, live weight, to 5; pork, to 3,
wool, IS to 20 per III; veal. i to Z; sweet
potatoes. 81 to $l.25; turkeys live. IL to
IS; seed Irish Potatoes, 81 to 81. 2 sso ship
stuff, SIG to SIS; bran, $26 to S29 per
ton; black peas, S2.S5; black-eye peas,
1926.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
DECREE ENTERED

Judge John T. Goolrick Tuesday
afternoon entered decree in the case
of Mullen '. Smith, which was removed
from King George court to Corporation.
court here, sustaining the report OF
Commissioner Boggs, and directed Mr..
w. ID. Carter to prepare a deed Of the
land in controversy to Mr.. C.. T. Purks.
Judge Alvin T. Embrey, attorney IN
the case, noted an appeal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
TO THE PUBLIC

take this method of announcing ia
my many friends from all parts Of the
county that after due consideration,
have decided not to be a candidate for
the office of clerk Of the Circuit Court
Of King George county. 1t is my wish
to express my sincere appreciation OF
the high honor paid me by those many
friends who wished me TO run.
Very Respectfully,
II. L. Garrett.
Ninde's Store, July 10, 1911.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
GOOD RAIN IN ORANGE
AND SP0TSYLvAhIA

Mr.. j. A. Webb, of Spotsylvania,
was here Wednesday and reports a
heavy rain on Tuesday, extending
from Unionville to Wilderness church
which did great benefit to the crops.
1t was accompanied with much
electricity. which did no damage
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
ATTENDING ELKS' NATIONAL LODGE

Capt. T. NJ. Larkin. exalted ruler;
r. r. Smith. past exalted ruler, and
Mr. 5. S. Kaufman left Monday
night for the Elks' Grand Lodge
meeting at Atlantic City. Messrs-
Val Dannehl, ]. Casey Armstrong
and several others went Tuesday.
There is great interest manifest
ed by the Elks Of this State in the
retention OF the National Home at
Bedford City. Va Efforts are be-
ing made to remove it to one of the
Western States. This is being
strongly opposed by this and other
Eastern States
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
ANNUAL BAPTIST S. S.
EXCURSION TO UNDERWATER

Annual Baptist Sunday School
excursion to Whitewater will be run
on July 10, 1911. All Arrangements
perfected. There will be a great
crowd. Be sure and go and have
a good days outing. Train will stop
at Brooke, Iceland and Potomac
Run. See Sam Eastburn, Geo. Free
man. Eddie Jones or S. b. Perry
about tickets
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
A RELIC OF APPOMATTOX

Jim" Berry, Of Stafford, a member
of Fredericksburg Artillery. has his pa
role given him at Appomattox. Ii is in
a fine state of preservation and the
reading Of it will bring back to the liv-
ing members Of that gallant band
memories of the last days of the Lost
Cause. 1t follows:
Appomattox Court House. Va, April
10th. 1865,
The bearer, Private j. +. Berry. Of
Fredericksburg Artillery. Of Virginia
volunteers. paroled prisoner of the
army Of Northern Virginia. has permits
sion 10 go to his home and there remain
undistUrbed.
John G.. Pollock,
Captain Commanding Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr.. o. ]. owens. who was oper-
ated on at the Mary Washing
ton Hospital some time since, is
very much improved.
Mrs. T.. A. Gouldman Is recover
ing rapidly vn,uo hoe
recovered sufficiently to return 10
his home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
CURRENT COMMENTS

Mr.. w. N. Blake was at Cherry Hill
Thursday on business.
Kaufman, the jeweler. for watches.
Mr.. A. Zimpelman, Of Capt. Jack ;
farm, was here Tuesday.
If Kaufman, the jeweler, says IFS so,
its so.
MIR. Geo. Lyons, of WoOdslane, was
here Tuesday.
Lasting jewelry at enticing prices
Kaufman. the jeweler
Miss Nadia Wright is quite SICK at
her home in this city.
Rad ewes made to see well al Maui
mans. the ieweler and optie'ah'
Mr. Joseph Dempsey. Of the WIDER
ness. was here Tuesday.
uosni,al for sick watches. clocks ana
iewelry. s. $. kaufman the Je"e'e''
Hon HI. c. Beverley and family
- cone IN their summer home at Inc
Plains in Fauquier.
Eor Fancy Crimson Clover and Millet
seed call ON Decker x Aldrlch.
Rev. J. II. llenderli,e has gone to
Pulaski county to spend his vacation oil
two weeks.
Buy YOUR watches ard jewelry from
kaufman's, the jeweler. You VIII De
pleased.
MIR. Merit Biscoe has returned to
his home at ST. Just, after VISIT TO
Mrs. K. l.. Blscoe.
Straw and leather suit cases ana
hand bags. also trunks at all prices. J.
4. Lowery & Co.
Mr. w. ID. Carter left Tuesday for
IonisviIle. XIV, where he will spend
several days with Mr. +. W. Carter.
silk Gloves. Everybody wants
them this season. Long, medium
and short. double tipped fingers
New lot received Monday morning.
c. W. Jones.
Mr.. G. W. Grigsby, of Rollins Fork,
King George, came up by steamer
Monday. Mr.. Grigsby says the drought
and heat is very serious IN his see'loh'
Before going on the Summer out
ing 90 TO c. W. Jones for WASH
Suits. Wash skirts, Wash Waists ana
everything else wanted. ana uoii
forget the Hat or Hats.
Miss Donna Morris, of Thornsburg'
Spotsylvania county, Is very I'll WIN W
nboid fever. This is second time MISS
Morris has had fever. DIR. kOderieK
Dew is her physician
Going away? Yes. we'll get fixed
right before you go. TRUNKS o"'Iu
els. Suit Cases, Underwear LOT
dies and men. c. W. Jones can sup
ply the want.
Mr.. c. NJ. Millawsy and Mr.. W. =
Rothrock. of Winston Salem, n. -
stopped over in the city for lew hou's
with Mr.. X. j. Parish. They were on
their way North.
This store will be closed during the
hot weather in July and August at ?p.
m ON Saturdays. This one hour carrier
closing is for the benefit of our EN-
nlovees and we hope the public VIII 90
their shopping earlier to make Sater
day an hour shorter to them l. ~
Brent Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Bowler, oil
Locust Grove. were here shopping Tues
day.
Diamonds. watches, plain gold ana
act rings. We have them and an al
most endless variety of fine Jewelry'
silyerware. novelties, etc. The name
of The Norris Jewelry Store is synony
nous with high grade goods at hones'
prices. We shall be pleased TO 'sho"
Won our line of goods that is known Ine
country over to be as represented. ois
Main St. Phone 200.
MIR. and Mrs Jake Goldsmith sho
Miss Nellie Redmond spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home Of MISS Keu
mond's parents. "Lansdown, IN spot
sylvania county.
. Miss Salre Tapscott has returned
from visit to friends in WestmOr
land county.
Father Jos. NJ. Perrig has return
ed from Colonial Beach, where ne
conducted services Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
FOR RENT

At Toluca, Stafford county, va,
one large store and warehouses and
farm and dwelling house and all
necessary outbuildings and gooo
we'll OF water in yard. One OF the
best stands in the county.
For terms apply to N. b. Mussei-
man, Fredericksburg, Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
PREACHING IN STAFFORD

There will be preaching at the follow
ing places in Stafford Sunday, July 10:
Antioch IL a. M, Ebenezer 1880 p. m,
Andrew Chapel p. m. Services at
the last named place will be the begin
ming of a series Of meetings lasting
throuOh the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Inc. W. Allison, Jr.
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH

YOU stand with a Doctors prescription
that is whether you have il filled to
the letter with pure drugs and with con,
scientious care, or whether it is filled
carlessly and with cheap drugs substl-
tuted for those on your prescription
Carless mistakes in filling prescriptions
NAV result fatally, but we have the
confidence Of the medical profession at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
OFFICE OF STATE
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Richmond. Va, July 10.

Richmond, va, July To.
Bids will be received at the Clerk s
office of Spotsylvania, Va, until IL
O'Clock noon Friday, July Is, 1911, for
the construction of two steel bridges in
Spotsylvania county.
Plans and specifications on file at the
Clerks office and this office.
Check for $3.50 to accompany each
bid.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
For further information apply to the
undersigned.
P. St. J. Wilson,
State Highway Commissioner.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
CONTRACT LET

The Street Committee of the city
Council has contracted with Messrs.
Mcdonnell and Musselman for the
concrete curb and gutter on the
west side of Washington avenue.
The owners of the property on
the west side of the avenue have
signed contracts to put down gran
olithic pavements as soon as TINS
is done. Work will begin very
9 ortlV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
STORE HOUSE FOR RENT

My large and well located store house
at Guineas. Va, is for rent. There
are two large rooms over the store
room in good condition. A fine bust
ness stand. For terms apply to Fred
erick w. Coleman, attorney at law,
Fredericksburg, Va, or Mrs. Clara h.
Sale. Guineas, Va. lj22-2w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
SCH00lER PARTY IN ITALY

The party who left here last month
for Europe in charge Of Miss Willie +.
Schooler spent July 4th at Menoggio
Lake Como, Italy. A letter from one
of the party describes the scenery as
magnificent and imposing and the place
one Of the most beautiful spots in the
world. All we'll
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
WILL PREACH AT
WILDERNESS CHURCH

Rev. T.. G. Barnum. of this city, Will
preach at Wilderness Baptist church.
i'm Spotsylvania county Saturday al
ter noon July Is. at 3 o'clock and
Sunday morning II o'clock. also at
Ely's Ford church Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
MINOR-RODGERS

Mr. J.T. Minor, Jr., mail carrier
from this city to King George Z. H.,
and son of Treasurer J. I. Minor, OF
King George, and Miss Grace Rodgers
were married in this city Monday night
by Rev. Geo. f. Zachary.
They will reside in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
BARACA OFFICERS ELECTED

The Baraca Bible Class Of the Baptist
church Sunday morning elected the
following officers for the ensuing term
l.. c. Jackson. President.
l.. j. Payne. Vice President
l.. II. Crawford. Secretary.
John G.. Ferneyhough, Assistant Sec
rotary.
II. l.. McGhee. Treasurer.
]. A. White, Class Reporter.
Hon. G. r. Swift. DR.. J. G. King,
Teachers.
Prof. f. II. Russell, Associate
Teacher.
Rev. r. A. Williams. Glass Adviser.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
FIELD DAY OF P. 0. S. OF A.

An entertainment will be held at
Crest on Wednesday, July 18th, by
Washington Camp No. SO, of T. o. ),
of A. at which dinner will be served
free to each member of the several
camps in Stafford In addition to this
luncheon, ice-cream, cake, fruits and
confectioneries furnished at city prices
The features besides this will be
tournament, rope pulling, baseball ant
and other interesting sports.
No admission fee charged. Every
body cordially invited.
G. w. O'Bryhim, Chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Rev l. n. Green. of Stafford {.
H.. was taken to the Mary WASH
ington Hospital Wednesday loI
treatment. Mr.. Green has been Ill
for some time and 1t may be neces-
sary for him to undergo an opera
ton. DR. r. ]. Payne is his phy-
stefan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
BASE BALL

A game Of ball will be played Satur-
day at 5 .. m. in Hanover Park be-
tween Fredericksburg Shirt Factory
and Sherwood Forest. The teams are
evenly matched and a good game is ex
pected. Come out and root for the
bows. The batteries will be Shirt Fac
tory. Nash and Goodrich; Sherwood
Forest, Brown and Sullivan. Admls-
sion l5c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
LARGE CROWD GO TO Underwater

The excursion to Whitewater Tues
day, run under the auspices OF the
Methodist Sunday school and the
Woodmen. carried a large crowd.
There were seven cars well filled.
About 400 people went from this
city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
DROUGHT IN STAFFORD

The drought in certain sections of
Stafford county is unbroken and III
is stated that unless there Is RAIN
within the next few days the situa-
ton will be very serious.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
ATTEND GRAND LODGE

Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Ninde, Mr..
and Mrs Jake Goldsmith, Messrs.
Dannehl and J. Casey Armstrong lett
Tuesday night for Atlantic City to
attend the Elks' Grand Lodge meet
ing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
HORSES, &C., AT PUBLIC AUCTION

will sell in front of my auction rooms
on Commerce ST., Saturday at II a. M,
two first class horses, workers or drivers,
in fine shape; two sets of cart harness,
2 carts, set Of buggy harness. bug
gy and other articles too numerous to
name. N. b. Kinsey,
Il3. sl2, 49, Auctioneer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
FOR SALE

A nice farm, about three miles from
Port Royal, on road from Port Royal
to Brandywine, containing about two
hundred and forty-four acres. Well
watered and we'll timbered. enclosed by
net wire farm fence.
t. w. Morton,
m1l-2m Brandywine, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR BANK Bull DING

Plans and specifications for the cree
ton Of a new building for the Caro-
line County Bank at Bowling Green
have been sent out to contractors. re-
tnrnable i'm ten DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND LAWN PARTY

There will be public speaking and
lawn party at Brooke Station on
the eve of July Is on NJ. X. Lowry s
lawn. Supper served on the lawn
and refreshments of all kinds. Can
didates and all welcome to come.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
STAFF0RD'S TURN

SpOtsylyania Has cartridges Carrying
Chickens.
Mr.. Chas. w. Oliver, Of Furnace,
Spotsylvania county, says that near his
place can be seen two partrldges that
have taken the place of hens and are
carrying seven chickens large enough
to fry. Mr.. Oliver asserts this Is fact
and invites anyone who wishes to see
this call at his home.
Can Stafford beat this?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
DEATH OF A CHILD

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
l.. Bullock died at the home of its pa
rents at Negley Monday. The remains
were taken TO the former home of its
parents in Stafford county for inter
mont
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
MISS BRADFORD SERIOUSLY I'LL

The condition of Miss Olivia Brad
ford who is sick atVirginiaBeach, is very
serious. Her mother and trained nurse
are with her and Mr.. Bradford was
summoned and left on the noon train
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