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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
UNUSUAL INCIDENTS

Among the features at the Jami-
SON Durrett wedding AT oak
Grove" in Spotsylvania county, Wed
nesday night, full report OF which
was published In our last isuse. was
the presence OF two former slaves
OF the family. They were Warner
Carter and Betsy Coleman. tho lat
ter being the brides nurse when
she was child. Both came TO as
sist in the preparation for the we'd
ding and to show their interest In
and affection for the members OF
the family Of their former master
Another OF the seryents who
came to offer assistance was a
daughter OF former slave.
The punch bowl used on the oc-
casion is an heirloom. having been
In the family for $50 years.
Among the guests from distance
was Congressman McMarran. OF Ok
lahoma II was the opinion OF all
that the marriage in the fine old
yard OF the residence was the most
beautiful one ever seen by any OF
those present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
Richmond, fredericksburg 4
Potomac r. r.
Southwark
LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG

Accommodation trains arrive: From
Washington #I2:45 pm; from MliIofu
1926 o. m. from Richmond t4:OO pm.
4Daily. Weekdays: This trai"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
GRAND EXCURSION

From Coal Landing and Aqua
Bridge to Colonial Beach. Tuesday
July 4th and Thursday July 9Th
1911. Tuesdays excursion leaye'
Coal Landing promptly at $50 a. m
and arrives at Coal Landing at
D. m. on return.
Thursdays excursion Will leave
Coal Landing at 730 a. IN. and ar
rive at Coal Landing at s p m. on
return on the gasoline boat j. c
Ewell.
These excursions will be conducted
with perfect order and a pleasant
time Is guaranteed to everybody VIII
will go on this excursion.
Don't forget the time and date
Round trip, adults Use. Children
under 2 years, soc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed ana I'M
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors,
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Caicine,
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready,
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
Oil, Turpentine, rryer Varnish and
Lewis's White Leaa, Paint Brushes oil
all kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and Fire
Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. T.. u. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks Of Fred
ericE sburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
SPECIAL BOAT UP
RAPPAHANN0Ck JULY 3RD

The special boat, which will be run
from Irvington on the lower Kappa
hammock on Monday, July Bird, to ac-
commodate the Masons and other fra
ternal orders from along the Kappa
hammock river. who may wish to come
to Fredericksburg to participate in the
cornerstone laying exercises on July
4th, will leave lrvington at s a. m.
Monday, July Bird, carrying out the
following schedule:
Leave lrvington a. M. leave Ur-
hanna Nelson's Wharf 9 a. M,
Wheaton, 10 am. Sharp 1890 a. m,
Bowler's IL n. M. Tappahannock noon,
MAYORS l2:30p. M. Leedstown 2 pm. 4.
arriving at Fredericksburg about
O'Clock p. m. Monday.
1t is expected that a large number OF
Masons will come and that the number
will be supplemented by other arrivals
on the regular steamer on the same
night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
CHURCH DEDICATION IN STAFFORD

The Embrey Chapel Baptist
church. in Stafford, will be dedicat-
ed the first Sunday in July.
All-day services will be held ana
Rev. A. J. Cummings will preach
the dedication sermon.
All persons interested in religious
growth are invited to be present es-
pecially the organized churches with
their pastors.
The church is half a mile south
OF old Chappawamsic Baptist church
in Stafford county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
ELMER-BLeIGHT
Beautiful Wedding At Trinity Church.


The marriage of Rev. William T. FL
mer, of Baltimore, to Miss Maria Louise
Bleight, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John d. Bleight, Of this city, took
place Thursday evening at $3.50 O'Clock
in Trinity Episcopal church, the cere'
mony being performed by Rev. II. ii,
Barber.
The church was beautifully decorat.
ed, the color scheme being white and
green.
The bride was given away by her
father and was gowned in white satin
and pearls. She wore veil two hun.
dred years old and carried bouquet OF
lily Of the valley.
Miss Mary Bleight. sister Of the
bride, was the maid of honor dressed
in pink satin and carried pink La France
roses.
The best man was Rev. Mr.. Staples,
of st. Pauls church, Baltimore.
The bridesmaids, Miss Fanny b.
Beale. of this city; Miss Ina Skinner,
of Baltimore, and Miss Georgia Blelght,
of Haymarket, were gowned in white
lace and carried pink sweet peas; ush-
ers, MIR. Marion White, Of Haymarket;
Messrs. John and Carter Bleight, OF
this city.
The out of town guests were DR..
Robt. Chapman. of New York; the
Misses Elmer, of Atlanta. Ga; Col.
and Mrs. John Washington, Of Allan
ia; Mrs. Calvert and daughter, of Al
exandria, Va; Mrs. DR.. Hamilton,
Miss Binnie Hamilton and Mr.. Charles
Chiffon, of Fauquier; Mrs. Robt. Bev-
erIey and Miss Beverley, Of Blandfeld,
Essex county; Mrs. John White. Mr..
Stuart Carter and son, from Haymar-
ket: Mr.. Carter White. of FL Paso,
Texas; Miss Belle Price. of Gainesville,
Va; Miss Monte Tyler and Miss Fanny
White, OF Richmond; Miss Christine
Carter, Mrs. Elliott Braxton and son,
of Newport News; Mrs. p. W. Rober-
son. Miss Sue Chapman, of Maryland
Mr.. Calvert, Of Alexandria.
After the ceremony delightful re-
ception was held at the home OF the
brides parents. Dainty refreshments
were served by Misses Grace Piercy
and Agnes Chewing. of this city; Miss
Beverley, of Blandfield, and Miss Bin
ME Hamilton, of Remington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
MULES FOR SALE

A pair of 8 year old black mules,
Of good size, work well. For price ap-
NV W. w. Saunders,
soSl.4t Sunlight, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
UNITED STATES COURT

The regular term OF the United
States District Court will begin IN
Alexandria on Monday next a
number Of cases are on the docket
mostly Of persons charged with In
fraction Of the revenue laws. Judge
Waddill will preside.
A number OF Fredericksburgers are
on the jury. among them Messrs. {
r. Howard, Geo. p. King and j. +
Rowe. Mr.. Rowe succeeded in get
ting excused and someone will be ap
pointed in his stead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
A ROYAL PICNIC

The Royal Ambassadors, accompanied
bv a number of young lady friends,
spent the day on picnic Wednesday al
Alum Springs.
They left here at a. m. chaperoned
bv Misses Bessie Arnold and Nettie
Tyler. 18th
ing. fishing and playing games.
The party returned to the city about
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
SUMMER NORMAL NOTES

A feature of the Summer lns'i-
tute. which promises to prove very
helpful and interesting to the stu
dents is the arrangement by when
each instructor one evening .
week, between the hours OF ana
: holds an informal meeting Of~his
classes. the time being devoted 10
asking questions and rendering IN
diyidual help General principles iol
the intelligent Interpretation oil
probable examination questions are
discussed at length.
In addition to this arrangement
and really as a supplement to 1t. all
of the Instructors are in their re-
spective rooms from to every
Friday afternoon to devise and as
sist such students as may wish 10
confer with them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
BASEBALL FOR JULY Attn

Arrangements have been made by
the local baseball team to play ASH
land team here on July 4th at lO.SO
a. m.
Ashland on Wednesday defeated
the Battle Axe team, one OF the
strongest amateur teams in Rich'
mond.
Trevillian will pitch for Ashland
and either Smell or Freeman foi
tho locals
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
PRATT MARSHALL
A Church Wedding at Port Royal.

St. Peters Episcopal church at Port
Royal. Caroline county. was the scene
of a quiet though pretty marriage
Thursday, June 18th. at 4 p. m, when
Mr.. VIM. 4. Pratt and Miss Mary Mar.
shall. both Of that place. were united
in marriage by Rev ]. W. Ware.
After the marriage reception was
given at the home Of the bride, after
which the happy couple left for brida
trip TO Atlantic City.
A number Of persons from this city
attended the wedding. among whom
were Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Howard, Mrs.
A. Randolph Howard. Miss Frances
Howard. Mr.. Ell. Smith and MIR. Robin
Robb. who went down on Mr. Howard
launch, the +. ID. q.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
MISS GRAY ENTERTAlNS
AT "GLtNSDAlE E

Miss Ida Evelyn Gray gave an in
formal AT Home" in honor OF her
guest. Miss Mamie Maury Quinn
of Fredericksburg. on Monday even
ing from eight TO eleven at "Glens-
dale" her home in Caroline county
Miss Gray and Miss Quinn re-
ceived on the large veranda, when
was tastefully hung with a profus-
ion of Japanese lanterns.
Those who called were Misses I'm
ma Carter, OF Sparta; Lucye Burke,
Jocelyn Coghill. Bessie lessee, OF
Lancaster county; Sherwood and
Bessie White. Marye and Bessie Fhp
DO. Carrie and Ruth Goodwin, Leo
ma Jetcr and Edmonia Blanton'
Messrs. james and John Burke. Ey-
erette and William Goodwin, NIL
ton Jeter. Cary Flippo. Clyde Cole
man. Ernest and Williu Blanton,
Make Crittenden and Bennie Car
ret. OF Bowling Green.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
PROF. R. C. LlPPARD
To BE Member Of College Faculty.

President Somerville announces that
Prof Il. c. Lippard. OF North caro-
lima. has been secured for the chair
of English and history in the college
Prof. Lippard is an A. b. graduate
of Davidson College and comes 10
Fredericksburg very highly recon-
mended. Patrons may rest assured
that thelinstruction here will be ilrs'
class. and 1t is the purpose OF Presl-
dent Somerville to take personal in
terest in each student
A splendid opportunity for highet
education is now offered our people
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
ENTERTAINED THEIR LITTLE
FRIENDS WITH STRAW-RIDE

Little Misses Lima and Mary Gordon
Wallace entertained their little friends
Thursday evening with straw-rlde
Those in the happy party were: Lucy
VIM Embrey, Ellen Knox, Mary and
William Chewing. Adelaide and VIII
liam Rowe, Martin Davidson, Elizabeth
Stiff, Catherine Bond, Irma Bell, Bar
bour Thornton, Garrett King, Franklin
Coates, Louise McCarty and Virginia
Tompkins.
They were chaperoned by Mrs. S. G.
Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
WASHINGTON GUARDS GROWING

The regular weekly drill OF the
Washington Guards was held Thurs
day night.
There was "A good attendance and
the company was drilled on the
street by Capt. Larkin and Lleuteh-
ants Montague and Bauman.
There were two more enlistments
which brings the number up TO oil
men and three officers. The com
pany will have full ranks on July
4th. when they participate in the
parade in connection with the laying
of the cornerstone OF the Normal
School
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
JOKE REVERSED

A gentlemen left his AUTOMOBILE
standing in front of one Of our pu-
lie buildings Wednesday evening lot
few minutes while he went inside
Two ladies', one OF whom runs a
car. saw the car standing In the
street and they jumped in and start
ed down the street to take a ride Oh
a few minutes. They had only pro
ceedd about ID block when the ma
chine stopped and the ladies had 10
send for the owner to take charge
nf -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
PROF. AND MRS. S0MERvILLE
GONE TO MIDDLEStx

Mrs. S. w. Someryille came here
from her summer home near Rapl-
dan Thursda- and with MIR. SOM
erville went by steamer to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs IL. {. Marchant III
Middlesex county, near Urbanna TO
spend several weeks.
Mr.. Somerville while in the low
er Rappahannock valley will canvass
for Fredericksburg College.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
TUESDAY, JULY 4th, 1911

offer for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash, the real estate
in said trust set forth, containing
eighty (S0) acres, more or less, STU
ated near Chappawamsic church. IN
Stafford county, Virginia, and bounded
and described as follows: Beginning
at a large white oak on the east side Of
the public road, leading from Bellfair
Mills to Mount Postoffice, and running
with the said road to the fork OF the
road at VIM. w. DuyalPs line; thence
with the road to Chappawamsic church
ward; thence partly around said church
ward and back to the road; thence with
the road to Chappawamsic run; thence
down said run to X. +. DuvalPs corner
thence with the said r. Z. Duvall'l
line to Randall's corner; thence VIII
the said RandalPs line to the beginning
Terms Of sale, cash.
Alvin T. Embrey, Trustee.
i29-2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
PREACHING IN STAFFORD

There will be preaching at the follow
ing places in Stafford July End: Eber-
nezer IL a. M; Antioch 1880 p. m.
REGISTER Chapel 8 p. m. Services at
the last named place will be the begin
ming of a series of meetings lasting ten
days. c., n
There will be preaching at Salem M.
E. church, near Arkendale, Friday,
lime 31th 3 n. m. j29l2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
IMPROVING AFTER OPERATION

Mrs. A. f. Gouldman, who under
went a serious operation at the Mary
Washington Hospital Thursday, is rest,
ing comfortably. Her family and
friends are encouraged to hope for her
racoverv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
IRISH POTATOES $3.50 PER sUSHEL

Mr.. r. w. Yates, of Summit.
brought in the first wagon load OF
Irish potatoes of the season Frl-
day. He sold them at $l.5O per
bushel wholesale.
A few small potatoes have been
brought in by sundry parties. bu'
these were the first real good ones
brought in which were raised in TINS
vicinity
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
HON. JOHN GARLAND POLLARD
Will Address Voters Of King George
July 3D..

Hon. John Garland Pollard, OF
Richmond, member of the Constltu,
tional Convention OF 1902, VIII
sneak under the auspices OF the Vir-
ginia Democratic League at hine
George c. II. on Monday, July g.
court day, in the interest OF the can,
didacy of Congressman Jones and
Glass for seats in the U. s. Senate
against the incumbents, Senators
Martin and Swanson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
UNION SERVICES
Usual Sunday Night Arrangement For
Summer.

The usual Union Sunday night sery-
ices for the months of July and August
will begin the first Sunday in July.
The services will be as follows
July-First Sunday, Baptist church,
Rev. jill. Henderlite to preach; Second
Sunday, Methodist, Rev. K. A. Will
lams; Third Sunday, Presbyterian, Rev.
John X. Jacobs Fourth Sunday, St
Georges Episcopal, Rev. K. j. Me
Bryde; Fifth Sunday, Baptist. August
First Sunday, Methodist. Second
Sunday, Presbyterian; Third Sunday
St. Georges Episcopal; Fourth Sunday
Rantist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
JOHNSTON & PEARSON
Their Drug Business For Sale-Mr
Garner Will go to Washington.

Mr.. Elliott Q. Garner has determined
10 sell out the drug business Of Johns
ton & Pearson, az corner OF commerce
and Princess Anne SITS, having secured
a desirably located drug business IN
Washington.
AS will be seen elsewhere. he offers
for sale the business. This is one Of
the most desirable locations for drug
store in the city and has been operated
for 45 years.
Mr.. Garner will leave for Washing
ton to take charge OF his new business
Aug. lst.
While we sincerely regret to lose Mr..
Garner as citizen, we hope the change
will be profitable for him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
PIANOS

Besides a carload of pianos consisting
of various and beautiful styles, we have
in stock a number Of instruments When
have been rented out or taken IN ex'
change. and reduced in price according
30 the use they have had. These are
bargains and it will pay you TO write ''
US or see them at once.
The Starr Piano Co.. Factory ware
rooms, Sl4 Main ST., Fredericksburg
Va, ii. Wallace Garner, Dis. Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
ORANGE HAY CROPS

Mr.. Lee J Graves has returned
from an auto trip TO Orange county
where he visited friends lie says
the hay crops OF Alex Green ana
IL c. Burrus are the finest he has
seen. The worst road was from
Jackson's store TO Morton's Ford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
M'CALlEY-J0NES

At the residence Of the brides broth
er. Mr.. James c. Rowe, COG Princess
Anne ST., this city, Mrs. Blanche Rowe
Zones and Mr.. Harvie W. McCalley
were quietly married at $50 o'clock on
Wednesday evening, June 18th. 1911 !.
Rev. K. A. Williams, pastor OF the
bride. performed the ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
FIELD DAY OF P. 0. S. OF A.

An entertainment will be held at
Crest on Wednesday, July 18th, by
Washington Camp No. 50, OF 7. U. >;
of A. al 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 and
and other interesting sports.
No admission fee charged. Every
body cordially invited.
G. W. O'Bryhim, Chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs K. I Shelton died at her
home in Stafford county Wednesday
aged ~ years.
She is survived by her husband,
one son. Milton Shelton, and
three daughters, Mrs. Val Callahan
OF Fredericksburg; Mrs. John Fritte'
and Mrs. Gusty Shelton, OF STAFFORD
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
SEEKING GOVERNMENT AID
FOR SP0TSYLvANIA ROAD

Capt. NJ. b. Rowe and Mr.. II.
Warden were in Washington Thurs
day comforting with Hon w. A.
Jones with a view OF securing AID
from the government for improving
the public roads in Spotsylvania
county along the entire front OF the
National Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
n. C. |. M0NCURE
FOR STATE SENATE

In our columns will be seen the
card of Hon. r. c. l.. Moncure an
nouncing his candidacy for state
Senate from 18th District. SUD
feet to Democratic primary. -.
II Is thought Mr.. Moncure VIII
have no opposition. AS a member
of the House OF Delegates from
Stafford and King George he has
proven to be an active, hard WORKING
representative. always watchful o.
the interests OF the people. AS
Senator his field will be larger ano
his diligence greater,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
ENTERTAINMENT At BR0CKENBURG

Camp No. Is, p. o. S. of A. will
celebrate the Fourth Of July at their
hall near Brockenburg, Spotsylvanla
county. The public is cordially invited
A meat dinner and refreshments VIII be
served on the grounds. Patriotic
speeches and different kinds of enter
tainments, No intoxicating drinks al
lowed on the grounds under heavy
nanaltv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
NEW PAvEMENTS

Mr.. J. w. Mcdonnell has complet-
ed the granolithic sidewalk in front
of Miss Sue X. Pittman's property
on lower Main street and Is no"
preparing to put down $50 feet for
Mr.. VIM. Fitzpatrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
Mr.. OWENS OPERATED ON

The condition of Mr.. o. J. Owens
who was operated on at the Mary
Washington Hospital Thursday ey-
ening. is very satisfactory and MS
many friends hope for his speedy re-
cOVcrY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
COFFEE, SANDWICHES, ETC, JULY 4

The ladies' Aid Society OF the
Presbyterian church will serve COZ
fee and sandwiches, lemonade and
other light refreshments at the side
gate of the Presbyterian church OPP
posite the C. II. On July 4th from l.
to 2 o'clock.
ain 27-tdl29il2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
AUSTIN RUN MINING COMPANY

The case of the Austin Run Mining
Company, of Stafford county, was
argued here Thursday in the Corpora
ton court before Judge Goolrick. This
case involves the title Of the company,
its indebtedness and large quantity oil
machinery. The total amount involved
is about $50, 900.
A number Of lawyers represent the
various interests concerned. Among
them are: Judge Alvin I. Embrey'
Messrs. St. Geo X. Fitzhugh, w. w.
Butzner, F. M. Chichester. W. ID. Car
ter and Mr.. Roth. of Alexandria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
SERVICES At 0vERWHART0N
PARISH, STAFFORD

The service on Sunday, July End.
will be at Aqua church instead oil
Potomac chapel.
Morning prayer and sermon py
the rector, the Rev. Chas. p: hoI-
brook. Subject, Our National IN
heritance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
SUMMtRING At CAPE HENRY

Misc Kate Waller Barrett and Miss
Kitty Barrett returned TO-DAY from
Boston. where they have been LOT
the mas. two weeks. They Will
leave tomorrow for their cottage at
Cape Henry, where they Will spend
the summer.-Alexandria Gazette
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
EXCURSION RATES VIA R., F.&P.RR

Fourth of July-Atlantic City
Cape May, Ocean City, Sea Isle CITY
Norfolk. Old Point, Cape Henry'Vlr-
ginia Beach.
Ask agents for particulars.
w. p. Taylor, Traffic Mgr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
ADJOURNED SALE
PUBLIC SALE OF
Valuable Property

Near Chappawamsic Church, Stafford
County, Virginia. Adjourned to July
4, 1911.
Pursuant TO the terms of deed OF
trust of date July End, 1910, and re-
corded in the Clerks office of the Cir
cult court of Stafford county, Virginia,
in deed book T2, page 53S. from Johar
Humeny and Anna Humeny, his WIFE,
10 the undersigned trustee, default hay
ing been made in the trust therein de-
clared, being requested thereto by the
holder of the notes therein secured, th'
undersigned trustee, will, before Tho
courthouse of Stafford county, Virginia
at ten o'clock a. m. on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
Mr.. C. H. HUDGlNS ILL

Mr.. c. II. Hudgins, OF Spot
.syiyania, was taken suddenly III We'd
Tnesday night. He continued critical
ly i'll Thursday, but was somewhat
improved Friday.
DIR. Doggett and DR.. Barney are
attending him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
OPERATION PERFORMED

Mrs. f. A. Gouldman was operated
on at the Mary Washington Hosplta
Thursday afternoon by DIR. &; +. La
ROGUE. Of Richmond, assisted by DIS
+ 4 Pratt and G. w. Sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
JONES TO SPEAK IN LYNcHBURG

Congressman VIM. A. Jones, VINO
is opposing Senator Martin. Lor nun ~
nation In the senatorial primary IN
September. will speak in Lynchours
on the evening OF July 2.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
SIGHT SEEING

Mr.. George Lyon, of Woodford's s.
was here Thursday in his big auto
mobile with a party of friends and
took in the points of interest around
the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
CLERK BRYAN ANNOUNCES
HIS CANDIDACY

Clerk c. A. Bryan. of Stafford. Is
a candidate for reelection on Tues
day Nov. Z.
Mr. Bryan Is considered one OF the
best clerks I'm the State. He has
been connected with the office Tor
AZ years and Is familiar with all its
details. He has many loyal friends
in his county, who will stand by him
i'm the fierce contest which now con-
fronts him.
For pp-to date, neat stationary seno
vour orders 10 The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
SUMMERING At BAY HEAD

Judge and Mrs. A. w. wallace
left Thursday for Bay Head, N. j."
where Mrs. Wallace will spend the
summer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
MORE TEACHERS FROM ALONG
THE RAPPAHANN0Ck

About thirty ladies came up on
the steamer which arrived here
Thursday morning to attend the
Summer Institute
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-01
MRS. W. E. BRADLEY

The condition of Mrs. ". e. Bradley
ia critical. She has been extremely III
for the past three days and Is not I'M
proved.