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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
SERVICES IN 0vERWHART0N
PARISH, STAFFORD

Sunday, June IS. morning prayer
and sermon at Aqua church l
o'clock.
Sunday. June 25. morning prayer
and sermon at Clifton Chapel at IL
O'Clock.
Evening prayer and sermon at Ed
rington Chapel. colored. at $50 p.
m.
Rev. Chas. p. Holbrook is the
rector OF the parish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS
How Deposits are Made-Interest Al
lowed Two Per Cent.

The postal savings bank in con-
nection with city postoffice will be
come operative here June p. De-
posits of one dollar or more can be
made. No account will be allowed
to exceed $500, and no one can de-
post more than $100 in one month.
Deposits will be accepted only from
individuals and they must be pa
irons of the office.
Certificates will be issued IN
stead of bank books.
Children can deposit as little as
10 cents by securing a stamp on a
card each time and certifi-
cate will be issued when amount
reaches 800 If stamps are return
ed
The rate of interest will be 2 per
cent. but no interest will be paid on
any deposits that is drawn out be-
fore expiration OF one year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
BARBER BARBER

A pretty wedding was solemnized a
few DAYS ago at the home of the bride
at Stafford Store. when Miss Mamie
Montague Barber. only daughter of
John Barber, was united in marriage
to Edward S. Barber, of Midland, Rev.
A. J. Cummings officiating. The bride
was given away by her youngest broth
err. Charles F. Barber, who was best
man. Mrs. Shelton Davis, of Wash
ington, was matron Of honor
The bride was becomingly attlred IN
white silk with hat and gloves to
match. The parlor was decorated with
ferns and roses. The bridal couple
stood beneath a beautiful floral arch.
Refreshments were served. The bride
received many beautiful and useful
presents. Many friends and relatives
were present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
LITERARY ADDRESS AT
RAND0tpH-MAC0N

Josephus Daniel, editor OF the
Raleigh, NC, News and Observer. de
lIvered the address before the Liter
airy Societies at Randolph-Macon Col
lege. at Ashland. At the suggestion
OF President Blackwell. he took as
his subject Nathaniel Macon. one oil
the North Carolina statesmen. VINO
with John Randolph, of Virginia
was honored when this college was
given the name of Randolph Macon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
R. R. DELEGATION HERE
In Interest of Electric Line To York
town.

Capt. John n. TaDb and Mr.. w
.G. Biyelee. OF Gloucester. and Mr.
C.. T. Hobart, of Norfolk, were here
Wednesday in the interest OF the
proposed electric railroad from York
town to this city.
They had an interview with Mr.
II. r. CrismOnd. president of the
Business Mems Association. in which
they stated that they had inyestl-
gated the matter of right of way
and that there would be no trouble
in that matter The gentlemen will
visit this city later and appear be-
fore the Business Mems Association
While here they called on a mum
Der OF citizens and visited points OF
interest in the city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
ILLUMINATED SIGN

w. II. Brulle & Co are having a
handsome billboard built on Prus-
STA streets, between Main and
Princess Anne streets. Tho board
will advertise the shoe business Of
this company and will be lighted by
electric lights.
This is the first billboard. not
at the place OF business Of the own
er. lighted by electricity in the city.
Mr.. j. w. Cox is lettering the
sign which will be very attractive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
WHITE OAK AND HIGH
SCHOOL TO PLAY AGAIN

White Oak was not satisfied with the
close game of last Saturday when the
High School beat them to 0.
The managers of the two teams hdve
arranged to play the final game of the
season at Hanover Park on Saturday,
June 18th, when White Oak will en-
deavor to redeem herself.
The line up of the two teams will be
the same as in the former game. Game
called Saturday p. m. Admission l5c.
Ladies free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
GARNER v. RICHARDS
Damage Suit Being Tried in Corpora
ton Court.

The case of A. NJ. Garner V
Geo. Richards for SANDER was called
in the Corporation Court THURSDAY
morning.
There had been twenty jurors sum
moned and of this number Messrs
Maurice Hirsh. r. X. Burlington. w
H. Brulle and NJ. G.. Willis. Jr. drew
cut by lot
Messrs. j. +. Undertake. j. w.
Thomas. r. l.. w. Green and j. w.
Thomas were cut off by the attor-
neys. Mr.. NJ s. Chancellor was eX-
cused for the reason that there was
no one at his place of business. Mr..
w A. Bell was then drawn and sent
for to complete the panel of twelve.
The jury as completed consisted
of the following: A. H. Wallace. j.
NJ Goldsmith. +. J. Cain. T. NJ. Lar
kin. J. Wilmore Cox. II. f. Girls
mond. Alvin T. Rowe. A. b. Young.
John White. Paul Karsten. Jr.. r.
NJ Curtis and w. A. Bell.
The suit is for $4,000
Mr.. w. W. Butzner. who rep
resented Mr. Garner. opened the
cause, stating that he expected to
show that MIR. Richards had used
violent and abusive language to Mr..
Garner without provocatiOn.
Mr.. Fitzhugh stated that he de-
plored this controversy between
these two gentlemen; that there was
a misunderstanding that should not
have been brought into court.
Mr.. Garner was then called to the
stand and testified to the con-
tract he had with Mr.. Richards for
building house. the cause of the
misunderstanding and then told Of
the language used by Mr.. Richards
towards him.
Mr.. o. Raymond Brown. court
stenographer, of Richmond. is here
taking down the evidence.
At reconvening at 3 o'clock. with
Mr.. Garner still on the stand. court
adjourned till Friday II a. m. on
account of serious illness of Mr..
Eugene Cox. brother of Mr.. j.
Wilmore Cox, one of the jurors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
RED MEN ELECT OFFICERS

The local order of Red Men elected
the following officers Wednesday night
Albert S. Owens, sachem.
John T.. Beck, Sr. sycamore.
A. j. Bsyliss, Jr. sycamore.
r. l.. Wood, keeper of records.
w. b. Larkin. collector Of wampum.
+. F. Portch, prophet.
j. J. Garner, keeper of wampum.
Allie Wright. keeper of wigwam.
These officers will be installed at the
first meeting in July.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
TO BUILD RESIDENCE
FOR Mr.. BROWN

Mr.. f. G.. Hefin has contracted with
Mr.. J. Fred Brown for the erection OF
modern ten room residence on the
property recently purchased by Mr..
Brown at the corner of Prince Edward
and Fauquier streets.
This will be a very handsome and
modern house. with concrete cellar,
slate roof. hot water heating, electric
lighting, hardwood floors, etc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
MISS BeRCHERER RESIGNS
Gives Up Superintendency Of Mary
Washington Hospital.

At a meeting of the executive
board OF the Mary Washington
Hospital Association held ON
Tuesday. June 18th, the res
ignatiOn of the superlnten-
dent. Miss Bercherer. was handed
in. much to the regret of the la
dies of the board and the Associa-
ton.
The ladies OF the executive board
have urged Miss Bercherer to recon
slider the matter, but she declined
to do so and said it was final.
The resignation was then accept
ed with much regret
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
THE FLUME NEARING COMPLETION

The work on the large flume at
the power house is being pushed to
rapid completion. The second sec
ton of 12S ( set will be finished this
week. This will leave the third and
last section of S5 feet to be built.
The excavating for the last sec
ton is half completed. so that be
fore the close of this month the
flume will be about completed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17

nominated Mr.. w. J. Ford and he
was unanimously elected.
President Bradley named Messrs
Embrey and Goldsmith a COMMITTEES
to inform Mr.. Ford Of his election.
President Bradley requested the
chairmen of the respective com
mitte,s to have their reports ready
fcI the fiscal year on Monday night,
June &c. and the Council stood adj
journed to that time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
CAROLINE COURT CLOSES

Caroline Circuit Court closed We'd
nesday.
The case of the c. q o. X. r. V.
Street was the only one tried and
resulted in a verdict for X. X. Co.
Street claimed he did not owe an
additional freight charge claimed
by Il. r. Co. Mr.. Leake for r. K.
co. Mr.. Street argued his own case
Demurrers in two chancery cases
we're argued and submitted to Judge
Chichester for decision Divorce
suit Voyd Ayers VS.. Ida Ayres. Mr..
w. +. Ennis for plaintiff. Messrs. A.
b. Chandler and X. l.. Beale FOR
defendant
John T. Thornton VS.. Thornton
Evans on petition OF Rosser Evans.
Contest over title to land. Messrs.
Ennis and Chandler and Beale coun-
sol
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
VISITED HIS OLD TEACHER
DR.. Dunaway Attended Meeting OF
Trustees Of Richmond College.

Rev. DR.. T. S. Dunaway returned
from Richmond Friday where he has
been for the past several days attend
ing the meetings Of board of trustees
of Richmond College, Of which he is a
member.
While in Richmond DR.. Dunaway
called to see his old friend and former
teacher, DR.. Garlick. of Highland Park,
a suburb of Richmond. Dr. Garlick was
a teacher at Is and DR.. Dunaway, then
one Of his pupils, was IA years of age.
DR.. Garlick is now Sc and DR.. Dunaway
is 81.
DIR. Garlick is now very feeble. DR..
Dunaway is well preserved and active
for his age.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
ESTATE SETTLED UP
Body of Mr.. John s. Terrell Taken to
Missouri.

Mr.. c. |. Terrell. of Marshall. Mo.
son OF the late JnO. S. Terrell, who
died at his home in Stafford on
March 81, who has been here as
executor of his fathers estate since
that time, has settled up all its af-
fairs and will leave here Saturday
and will take his fathers body to
his old home at Marshall. Mo.
MFR. Terrell will be accompanied by
his brother. Mr. Frank Terrell; his
sisters. Misses Laura and Florence
Terrell and his aunt. Miss NJ. j.
Terrell, who will make their home
in Missouri
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
KILLED RATTLESNAKE
141-2 YEARS OLD

Mr.. w. r. Watson, Of Indiantown,
while coming to Fredericksburg
Wednesday saw a rattlesnake in the
road near Charlottesville.
He got out OF his wagon and kill
ed il. II had IL rattles and but
ton and was four and half feet
long He brought it to our office
and it is now on exhibition In our
window
The snake is over IA IL years
old. as they are three years old be-
fore a rattle shows
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
MYRTLE LODGE OFFICERS

At a regular meeting OF Myrtle
Lodge No. so, |. o. .. F.. the fol
lowing officers for the ensuing tern
were elected:
J. c. Ferneyhough, noble grand.
j. ID. Patton, vice grand.
r. l.. Wood. secretary.
+. f. Portch, financial secretary.
T. II. Harris. treasurer.
A. b. Bowering, chaplain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
MONROE WILL CASE
Third Trial Will Begin in Corporation
Court June 26.

For the third time in less than one
wear Fredericksburg jury will be
called upon to say whether or not Mrs.
Jencie Monroe was mentally competent
at the time she made her last will dis
inheriting her adopted daughter. Twice
already trials Of the case, the first time
before a special jury and the second
time before the regular jury, have re-
suited in disagreements.
Monday, 26th, the case will be called for
its third trial in the Corporation court
and should another hung jury result
there will be still other trials.
The case has been one Of the most
stubbornly contested actions ever on the
docket Of the local court.
The same counsel will appear in the
case this time as heretofore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
EXPERIMENTING WITH STREET Oil

Mr.. w. S. Embrey is making an ex-
pertinent with street oil at his own ex-
pense to test its efficiency for laying
dust. He has put 500 gallons of this
oil on the Boulevard in front of his
place Of business. The 500 gallons will
cover $50 feet the full width of the
roadway at that point.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
Mr.. J. n. BllllhGSLEY
A LAW GRADUATE

Mr.. Louis J Billingsley. OF King
George, who went to Richmond sew
eral days ago to be present at the
graduation OF his son. J. II. Billings
ley. in the law department OF Rich
mond College came back here
Thursday. accompanied by his son.
Mr.. J. H. Billingsley will be ex-
amined before the State Law De
partment at Roanoke in a short
time and IL he passes will COM
mence the practice of law at King
George c. II. and run for Common
wealth's attorney la the election on
Nov. I
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
SHOT AT TRESPASSER

Between 10 and IL o'clock We'd
nesday night the attention OF Mrs.
p. V. Daniel was attracted to some
one in a tree in the rear of her
home on Charles street. She at
once told Mr. Daniel. who secured
his revolver and went to the door.
Seeing someone running from his
yard he fired at the intruder. but
does not know that his shot reached
its mark
The officers were notified. but no
trace OF the party could be found,
through F. ID. Bowes saw someone
running from Mr. Daniels backyard
through his yard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
SALE OF REAL ESTATE SATURDAY

In front OF the courthouse to-
morrow, Saturday, the receivers Of
the Merchants and Mechanics Build
ing Association will sell a number
OF lots on Shepherd street and one
or two pieces of country property.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
SHIPPING STATISTICS FOR RIVER

Mr.. w. ID. Scott, at the request
of the engineers office at Washing
ton. has made up a statement Of
shipping statistics for the past year
and sent it In to the department.
The statistics are considered In
connection with river appropriations
and are therefore OF much impor-
lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
SECURED CONTRACT

Mr.. A. X. Bauman has secured the
contract for wiring the Willis Building
in which the Farmers & Merchants
Bank will be located. The building is
now in course Of erection at the corner
of Commerce and Princess Anne SITS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
CASSElt ROACH
Married in Washington Thursday.

Mr.. Harley A. Cassell, formerly
of Ohio. until recently OF Rumford
Farm. in Stafford county, and MISS
Nellie Roach, youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Roach, left here
on the morning train Thursday for
Washington, where they were mar
ried
They were accompanied by Mrs.
James Roach, mother of the bride,
and Mrs. Lille Davis. the brides
sister.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Cassell left Washington for Indian
apolis, Ind, where they will make
their home.
Both of these young people are
well known and have many friends
in this city and vicinity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
RETURNED FROM STATESvlLLE

Mrs. d. +. Smith has returned
from Statesville. N. c.. where she
had charge of the millinery depart
ment OF Mills q Poston the past
season. Mrs. Smith is milliner of
beautiful taste in selection of MILL
merry and dressing Of hats.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
HUNT CLUB OFFICERS

The Tomahawk Hunt Club at
Orange June 10. elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year.
President, V. r. Shackelford.
LIST Vice President. Manly wear
ter.
2nd Vice President. August Wam-
bersie
NJ. +. H.. W W. sanford. Jr.
Secretary, H. c. Shackelford.
Treasurer. J. j. Woodruff.
Board Of Governors l.. 5. Rick
etts. Jas \. Andrews. w. W. Os-
borne
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
STAFFORD PREACHING

The following esryices will be held
in Stafford Sunday. June Is:
Children's Day exercises at Ebe-
nezer 1890 a m. and REGISTER ChaE
eel 7.30 p. m. Preaching at Antioch
$50 d. m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
GONE TO CHARLOTTESVILLE

Prof. A. b. Chandler. Jr.. left
Thursday for Charlottesville. where
he will be for one week assisting In
assigning and classifying those who
will attend the Sumner School there
He was accompanied by Mrs. Chand-
lar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
SAW TURTLE DROP FROM CLOUDS

Rev William Jones. we'll
known colored preacher, who lives
near Summit. was here Friday. He
says while sitting in his door few
evenings ago during a storm he
saw a large turtle fall from the
clouds with the rain and hail. He
says he is not mistaken; he saw the
turtle fall. caught 1t and killed 1t
and ate turtle for dinner next day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
PROF. RUSSELL TO MAKE ADDRESS

The annual Children's Day serv-
ices will be held at Hull's Memorial
Church, in Stafford county. Sun
day next Prof. T.. II. Russell. OF
this city, will make an address.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
S1,W-C

The Overdarft on the treasurer
came about in the paying OF OF the
teachers at the close OF the session
in pursuance OF contracts enter
ed into by us when we had no reas-
on to believe that our revenues from
sources without the purse OF the
city would be less than formerly;
and it should also be remarked up
on at this juncture that our fuel
bills for the past winter were alb
normal for reasons familiar to all of
you who are maintaining your own
establishments.
The excess fuel cost plus the dim
mutton of revenues together amount
TO approximately the same sum as
the overdraft of the treasurer
books.
The increase in expenditures Is
due solely to the increase in the
salaries paid the teachers which
were, after being raised, considera-
bly, less than is paid in other cities
the size of Fredericksburg, indeed
much less than is paid in many
small villages of the State. Low sal
aries, long continued. can have but
one effect on the quality OF the
teaching done In our schools.
Although we are as citizens fully
aware OF the many demands upon
the city's resources, We feel sure
that the last item OF the city's
needs you will be inattentive to is
that which springs from our desire
to properly care for the children.
We would therefore ask that you
make Immediately available the sum
OF one thousand dollars TO liquidate
our Indebtedness incurred during the
year just closed and to appropriate
$1,000 for schools for next year,
that being the sum needed for the
same on the basis OF this years ex-
p'rience.
Respectfully,
The School Board of the City OF
Fredericksburg. per Isaac Hirsh,
president.
On motion of Mr. Lane the re-
quest for additional appropriation
was referred to Finance Committee.
Mr. Warden also presented a COM
munication from City School Board,
stating that the terms as trustees
of Messrs. A. B. Bowering for the
Lower Ward and w. l.. Brannan for
the Upper Ward will expire on July
l, 1911.
Mr.. Rowe moved to 90 into cleo
ton and Mr.. Goldsmith that both
trustees be elected at one time.
Adopted. Mr.. Embrey nominated
Messrs. Bowering and Brannan. Mr..
Warden nominated Rev. Decatur
Edwards for Lower Ward. The vote
resulted: Brannan s, Bowering 6.
Edwars 2. Messrs. Somerville and
Warden voted for Mr.. Edwards.
Mr.. Bradley was excused from vot-
ing for either of the three.
Mr.. Rowe said he had not
perfected a plan for sprinkling
streets, but would try to do so be-
fore next meeting. He asked that
$50 be placed to credit of Water
Committee for this purpose On mo-
ton of Mr.. Embrey 1t was appropri-
ated.
On motion of Mr.. Goldsmith the
election of a Councilman from the
Lower Ward to fill vacancy caused
by resignation of Mr.. ]. w. Masters
was gone into. Mr.. w. s. Embrey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
LAW GRADUATES

Among those who received the de
gree of bachelor of law at the Uni
versity OF Virginia Wednesday were
Messrs. Walter l.. Burruss. Jr.. and
Geo w. CLANCY, both of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
CASE CONTINUED

The case of Garner v Richards.
which is being tried in the Corpora
ton Court. was continued from Fri
day until Monday at IL O'Clock on
account OF the illness of brother OF
Mr.. J Wilmore Cox. one of the ju-
rorS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
GRADUATED

Mr.. James s. Guy. formerly OF
Fredericksburg College. graduated
at Johns Hopkins University this
week. receiving the degree of doctor
OF philosophy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
FINGER CUT OFF

Geo. Dickey, a young white man
who is employed by Mr.. j. w. Mas
ters, had the little finger of his
right hand cut off by saw Thurs
day. DR.. ]. N. Barney dressed
the wound.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
FIRST HOME GROWN PEACHES

Mr.. Jeff Williams, OF King George
brought the first peaches OF the sea-
son here Thursday and sold them
to ]. T. Brauer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
PREACHING At ARKENDALE

There will be preaching at Salem
NJ. f. Church, near Arkendale. Stat
ford county, Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
GUY-R0LlS

Charles Guy and Miss Lucy Rolls
both OF Stafford county, we're mar
rled in Washington Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
RIPANS.

There is scarcely any condition OF III
health that is not benefited by the
occasional use of RIPANS Tabule
For sale by druggists. The Five cent
packet Is enough for an ordinary occa-
sion. The family bottle, 90 cents, con-
tains q supply for year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17
Mr.. TABB HERE

Mr. b. West Tabb. of Richmond,
was here Thursday. Mr.. Tabb has
been elected financial secretary of
Richmond College in the place Of
DR.. Charles II. Ryland. who recently
resigned.
Mr.. Tabb was formerly repre-
sentative of the Ginning Co., a large
book house.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-17

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