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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FUNERAL OF REV WILLIS ROBINSON

The remains of Rev. Willis Robin
son. who was killed by train near
Somerset. Orange county, Friday
night. were brought to this city Sun
day night.
1t is stated that Rev. Robinson.
who intended to get off at Somer-
set. failed to hear the station called
and was carried on to the next sta
ion. where he borrowed a lantern
and started TO walk back to the
home of one of his church members.
While he was crossing a trestle a
fast train struck him. killing him
instantly.
The body was found Saturday
morning by the trackwalker.
The funeral was held Monday al
ternoon from Shiloh church. new
site. services conducted by Rev.
W l. Ransom
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MARRIAGES
Nicholas B. Brown and Miss Bertha
Oliver, both Of Northumberland county.
were married in Baltimore Saturday.


Oliver, both of Northumberland county,
were married in Baltimore Saturday.
Miss Hattie Ashburn and Julius
Ashburn, both OF Weems, were MAJ
ried at the Baptist parsonage. at
Kilmarnock a few days ago by
Rev. +. W. Claybrook.
Rev. Jake Clarke and Miss Ellie
Davenport. both of Northumberland
county. were married at Hop we'll
in that county, Thursday Rev
Starke Jet officiated
Arthur jenkins. of Richmond coun
ty. and Miss Annie H. Hook, of Bal
timore. were married at the is
lands" the home of the groom S
father. Carter jenkins. on the Rap
pahannock river, last week Rev.
DR.. G.. w. Beale, officiated
VIM Wyatt Folkes and Miss
Ethel May Topping, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs f. +. Topping, were uni
ted in marriage at Zoar Baptist
church April IS. Rev. r. A. Folkes
father of the groom, officiated. as
sisted by the brides pastor, Rev. II.
l.. Corr
An engagement just announced is
that of Miss Marian Sampson and
Claree Sutton Mullen. Miss Samp-
son is a daughter of the late Ed
ward b. and Mrs. Sampson. of May
wood. Orange county. Mr. Mullen
is a son Of Judge j NJ. and Mrs.
Mullen. OF Petersburg. The marri-
age will take place in the early
summer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
PAY PENSIONS IN MAY

Preparations are being made for pay
ment by the State Of pensions due in
May. 1t 10 necessary to have the papers
of each applicant approved by the local
boards each year. In this way the State
obviates any possibility of abuses.
Last year the number of May pay
ments was between !, 500 and 1000, and
it is presumed that they will not be far
from the same in volume this year.
This is the smaller payment, not COM
pairing in size with the annual distribu-
tion in September.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN SHELTON

Mrs. Mary K. Shelton, wife Of Mr..
John Shelton. died at her home on
Sophia ST., Saturday morning, after a
lingering illness of consumption, aged
63 years.
Besides her husband she is survived
bv eight children, Mr.. Asbury Shelton
and Mrs. Jake Kurz, of Stafford
county; Messrs. John, Bunnie and
Timothy Shelton, Mrs. John Bradshaw,
Mrs. Calvin Rhody and Miss Grace
Shelton. all of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
DAVENPORT BR00KS

Mr.. Ira F. Davenport and Miss
Annie Laura Brooks, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Brooks. both
of this city. were married here sun
day afternoon at , o'clock at the
residence of Rev r Aubrey VII
liams. pastor OF the Baptist church
who performed the ceremony MT
and Mrs Davenport will make their
home in this city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
DEATHS

Mrs. Fuller Walker, of MiddleseN
county. died a few days ago, aged 63
She is survived by her husband, two
sisters and one brother.
W. c. Marmaduke, aged 90. OF
Westmoreland county, died a few
days ago He was a Confederate
soldier and former sheriff.
Theodore Beckham died Wednes-
day at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Frederick Hood, in Louisa
county. He is survived by two
daughters. one son. one brother.
Robert Fletcher died at his home
Rose Hill. near Upperville. Friday
aged y. He was a Confederate sol
der He is survived by two broth
ers. William and Joshua. He mar
ried daughter OF the late Thos.
Glascock, and Is also survived by a
daughter. Mrs. Geo. Slater. He
leaves a valuable estate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
CUTCHIN WINS ANOTHER POINT

The trial of Mayor Chtchin, of Roam
oke. assumed definite shape Saturday
when Judge Mullen quashed the entire
rule formerly entered against the &C,
cused containing nineteen counts, and
issued an entirely new order which
embraced only the specific charges in
the report of the special grand jury.
Cntchin is accused of protecting"
resorts, receiving presents
from their owners,$and preventing the
police from performing their duty in
respect to such places.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
DR.. BR0ADDUS ACQUITTED

DR.. W. f. Broaddus, of Glen Allen,
was acquitted in Richmond Saturday of
any criminal responsibility for running
down and seriously injuring Walter
Coleman. a nine-year-old boy, on Feb.
q. Witnesses testified that the motor
car was going slowly, and that the child
ran directly in front, making it impos-
sible for DR.. Broaddus to stop his auto
before he was hit.
For long while the boy fingered in a
critical condition at Memorial Hospital,
where it was found that it skull was
fractured. He was in court and had
recovered physically, but it is said that
his brain is affected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
PRIZE WINNERS

Three first premiums and one second
State Fair, Richmond, Va,
1910. A limited number OF eggs IRON
the following pens: First pen W. >.
6. Leghorns, composed Of first premium
pen, first and second pullets, Virginia
State Fair, eggs Is for 500. Second
pen w. S. G. Leghorns, headed by
first premium cockrell State Fair, eggs
is for 81. so. My Barred Rock pen IS
composed of two Of the best strains IN
America, the Thompson Ringletts and
the famous Bradley Strain. eggs 10 for
$3.50. Come and see before you buy.
Bunker Hill Poultry Farm,
Jno. W. Allison, Jr.,
Fredericksburg, Va.
m23stf-l3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
SPIRITED HORSES

The fine pair OF sorrel horses
which Mr.. II. c. Bedford drives to
his carriage ran several squares on
Main street Saturday. Mr.. Bed
ford was taking Mrs. w. J. Morton
of Alexandria. to the Us tram
when he lost control OF the horses
for several squares. They ran
across the railroad tracks and were
stopped one square below the depot
No damage was done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
SOLICITING MISSIONS

The canvass which is being made
on behalf of the Laymens Mis-
sionary League is one which should
call forth the best efforts of the
whole community. for it means help
ing the eVangelization Of the world.
The various committees are hard
at work and the results should be
so in advance of anything which
has been done in the past as TO give
assurance that our city Is in earnest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MAY HAVE A CANDIDATE

Friends of Mr.. Whit ID. Peyton'
of Stafford, have been urging him
to become a candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for the Legisla-
ture. Mr.. Peyton has the matter
under consideration. He is a prom
inent farmer and would make a
strong candidate in case he decid-
es TO enter the race with Mr.. G.
Ogle Tayloe and Mr.. II. Thacker
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
NEW R. F. D. FOR ORANGE

A new Rural Free Delivery Mail
Route will be established in Orange
county June 1st, to be known as Route
No. 3. Postmaster Carter, of Orange,
will hold a civil service examination
Nav 18th. The route will extend about
20 miles from Orange via Nason's and
Pamunkey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Capt. Robt S. Knox and sister
have sold to Mr.. ] Fred Brown the
large lot at the corner of Prince
Edward and Fauquier streets. The
terms were private. Mr.. Brown has
not definitely decided what use he
will make of the property
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
Mr.. ADAMS HAS SCIATlCA

Mr.. ]. Willard Adams was taken
home in a carriage from the Presby-
terrain church Sunday morning, hav-
ing been stricken with sciatica. He
is confined TO his bed and suffering
much pain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
THE SUMMER SCHOOL
Fredericksburg Bulletin Out-Large
Attendance Assured

The Bulletin of the Fredericks-
burg Summer School has just been
issued and can be obtained BY writ
ing to the local manager, Mr. w. b.
F.. Cole. Fredericksburg. Va.
The Bulletin gives the faculty
courses of instruction, local ar
etc.
The large number OF those who
have already signified their in
tention of attending the Summer
School indicates a larger attendance
this year than ever This school Of
fers the best advantages for the
teachers who expect to stand the
State examinations in July
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
REPUBLICANS WARNED
Slemp Tells Them to Stay Away From
Democratic Primaries.

Congressman Slcmp stated Saturday
in Washington that he would issue a
circular to all the Republican voters in
Virginia advising them to stay from the
polls in Virginia this summer in the
senatorial and other Democratic pri-
maries. Some of the candidates, it is
stated, have been asking Republicans
voters to go to the polls and vote for
Democrats, but as they would derive no
benefit from this. Mr.. Slemp will advise
the Republicans 10 stay away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FOR COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE

Mr. John S. Alrich. OF Spotsyi-
vania is a candidate for Commis-
sioner of Revenue for Cour'lahu
District. Mr.. Alrich is well-kno"h
farmer being a son Of Mr.. 5. W. Al
rich and grandson Of the late COL
John r. Alrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
KILLED BY TRAIN
Rev. Willis Robinson Meets Death in
Accident.

Rev. Willis Robinson. we'll
known colored Baptist preacher of
fredericksburg. was killed by a
train of the Southern r. r. at Som
erset. Orange county. saturday April
22. 1911. He had been pastor re-
pectively of Shiloh, old site, Shiloh,
new site. and Mt. Zion churches. OF
this city. but at the time OF his
death had only one pastorate, Blue
Run Baptist church. near Somerset
at which he was scheduled to preach
Sunday and to which he was en-
route. He leaves a widow and one
daughter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
ROAD BOARD MEETS

The spotsylyania Road boaru
met here Saturday. all of the mem
bers being present. The board de-
cided to make slight changes Il,
the original plans for the Hazel
run bridge. The bridge VIII pe
built askew instead OF s'raish'
across the stream.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MINGlINe WITH VOTERS

Messrs II. Thacker Berry and Z;
ogle Tayloe, of King George, TWO OF OF
the declared candidates for House %
delegates from King George anu
stafford. were here Saturday ming
ling with the voters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
GONE TO OLD POINT

Mrs M. A. Dimmick and her daugh-
ter Mrs. H. d. Gasson, and young son,
mother and sister OF Mr.. Edwarg I
Dimmick, of the Pines, Beres, STAFFORD
county, left Monday for a visit to Old
Point Comfort. .A;.
winter. and it is hoped that she will be
greatly benefited by the trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MOVE LODGE LOCATION

Bauman Lodge of Masons. which
was organized several years ago at
Warsaw. has voted to move the
lodge to sharps Wharf, on the
Rappahannock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FOR COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE

In our columns will be seen the
card of Mr.. w. G.. Hicks, of Spotsyl-
vania, announcing his candidacy aS
Commissioner Of Revenue for LiV'
ineston District. Mr.. II. is worthy
progressive citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

| am now ready to make con-
tracts with farmers for their pic
kle crops. paying the highest mark
ct price. and to furnish fertilizer an
seed for production of the same
Your early call is solicited
W. II. Peden.
1opOEQf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MRS. BROWN NOT IMPROVED

Mr. Geo. Brown, of Boston. has been
teleeraphed for and will arrive here TO-
night to be with his mother, Mrs, Mary
% Brown, who is very i'll at MAINS
field Hall" Spotsylvania county, the
home of Capt. and Mrs. K. Conroy
Vance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
HIS LIFE WAS INSURED FOR S416

Rev. Willis Robinson. cOlOred, who
was killed by train at Somerset
Orange county, Saturday. was insur-
ed in the Metropolitan Life lnsur-
ance Co for $416
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
EXCHANGED PULPITS

Rev. ]. Yates bowman, OF All
Saints Church, Richmond, preach
ed at ST. Georges church Sunday
morning. Rev. DR.. r. J. McBryde'
rector of St. Georges officiated In
Mr.. Downman's church in Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
PAINFUL ACCIDENT

While loading railroad ties Thurs
day. Robert S. Knighton, of Spotsyl-
vania county, had his left hand
caught under a falling tie, severlng
one of the fingers from the hand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR.. G. c. Mann. Of Montross. Will
be AT Index. Peyton Parker's store.
doing dental work on Friday and
Saturday of this week. April 20
and %
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
PREACHING At GOSHEN

Rev. f. G. Barnum will preach at
Goshen Baptist church, in Spotsyl-
vania. on Sunday. April 30. at IL
a m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FUNERAL OF MRS. SHELTON

The funeral of Mrs Mary K. Shelton
took place from Falmouth Baptist
church Monday afternoon. The services
were conducted by Rev. r. A. Williams.
Interment in the family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

On and after March 18th THE FARMERS MERCHANTS
STATE BANK of Fredericksburg, Va will the FIRST
FLOOR of the BSCOE BUILDING next Free Lancear Office
occupied by the Piedmont Real Estate Agency and Lee
Graves and until their New Banking Room Completed IN the
Willis Building being erected on the site formerly USED D
Bank
N. c. WILLIS, Pres. JNO F. GOULDhAN. JR. Cash.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
AGED LADY SERl0ULY HURT

Mrs. Mary J. Wilson, widow OF
Robert H. Wilson, Of Spotsylvanla
county, had a fall few days ago break
ing her hip and thigh. She is in a pre-
carious condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
DEATH OF A CHILD

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Garnett Fines, of Stafford, died at
the home of its parents Monday OF
pneumonia, aged six weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

and be sure that your weapons are
sharp and strong. Pure drugs are a
necessity. PURE drugs, mind you, for
on the purity and quality of the drugs
which with your prescription is filed
depends the recovery of the person who
takes the medicine. In our prescrip-
ton department we use only the purest
and best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
POLL TAXES
Many Citizens Still Ineligible to Cast
Ballots.

Since we published a statement
that there were 527 men in the city
who could be made eligible voters
at the coming election by paying
their polltaxes only 33 whites and
5 colored have paid up This leaves
still 489 who will be unable to vote
in the fall election unless they pay
m nv MAY 9Th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS
for Matching at 81 per setting OF 10
from first class stock. Have never failed
TO win on our Rocks. We guarantee
satisfaction in every respect. Orders
M. B. Rowe,
al5ls5t, cod FREDERICKSBURG va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
WHITE OR CREAM FABRICS
AREFASHION'S

The woman whoua White Cream Suit will surely get one
bt awav We are showing all tn Newest Goods in White and
Cream with suitable Trimmings Crystal Bead Trimming, Cream
White Fancy and Black Aovers Fancy Bads Iorcnon val
and Baby Irish Bands and Gallons
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-31
RECREA1IONS
THE LAST NIGHT

rcvo,at,op in tho limo of vaudc
I'm. 49,, =, a, -,
' "''' was o'o''o ~ '"' assam
iheatre last nisht In the nature OF
a'hging specially, called on inc pro-
gram tine choi' boy and whiie the
boy happens 10 be matnred one
re nevertheless possesses an excel
lent voice and presented an act I'M
IKE anything seen here Tor some
Time. the scenic effects were beautl-
iui, especially the dissoiving scene
wh'ch was worked by succession OF
changing hshts' and Drought the
song, winch was rendered during the
scenic changes to surprising climax.
Inc singer In the act rendered The
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-31
AMATEUR THEATRICAL
AT WAIlUKU SUCCESS

Especial Bulletin Corrcspondcncc)
WAILUKU, Oct. 27.-"The Private
Tutor" attracted large audience at
the Wailuku Town Hall last Saturday
evening. Those who took part were:
W. w. Westcoatt, Frank Lulkin, ID.
". Case, c. Il. Copeland, J. J. Walsh,
Mrs. II. NJ. Wells, Lurena Merriman
and Louise Pratt. All the actors per-
formed their parts we'll Mr.. Walsh
ms the German count and band master
rut the house into a continuous roar
of laughter every time he appeared
on the stage. Plays of this nature
fhould be presented more frequently
as the town needs such high class
entertainments, and the efforts of thu
Waikiki Dramatic Club to this en-;
are highly appreciated by the player
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-31
INDIAN WOMAN WEEDS II TIMES.

PORTLAND, Ore. A record for
matrimonial engagements was laid be-
fore United States District Judge Evans
when Nellie Lane, an Indian woman OF
the Siletz tribe. introduced Moses. a
rotund and complaisant member of the
same tribe. ms her fourteenth husband.
The information was furnished volun-
tarily with evident pride while Nellie
was being examined as a prospective
investigating the sale of liquor. to In
dams. Moses smilingly admitted that
he was a mere beginner In the matri-
monial field, having married only foui
times.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-31

Manuel Coelho, n resident of this
town who has been engaged on the
Maliko Gulch road extension, was
found dead on the beach last Sunday
forenoon. He was seen an hour be-
fore going towards the beach to have
n bath, and an hour later his com.
rades found his body lying on the
beach as II washed ashore by the
waves. AS the water where he went
In for swim Is very shallow, not be
ing more than four feet, It Is presum
ed that he was attacked by hear
failure while bathing and was drown
ed In that way. Deceased left wi
dow and about eight children, most o
whom are of working age.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-31
Ask Your Grocer For It

goers who cvincc their appreciation
by turning out in large numbers to
greet the players and encourage high
art even on rainy nights.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-05-25
Physician Said Appendicitis
Gall Stones Expelled by the Great
Kidney Preparation

thought would do you a favor and
let you know what Swamp Root has
done so far for me.
About one year ago 1 was taken sick
with terrible pain in my right side.
My family physician pronounced it APP
pendicitis. About two weeks ago 1 re-
ceived your Almanac and read in it
about weak kidneys, and my back hurt
ing me so much, 1 thought would try
your Swamp-Root and to my great
establishment, after using one bottle, 1
expelled three gall stones, which
weighed 135 grains-just think of it.
My kidneys are not well yet, and so l
have concluded to continue with
Swamp Root. Mr.. Schwake, the drug
gist, thought that it never was appen-
dicitis and that the doctor had made
mistake. 1t was no doubt, gall stones
that caused the trouble, OF they would
not have come away so soon after COM
mencing with Swamp Root.
shall always praise DR.. Kilmer' 3
Swamp-Root to all those who suffer
from kidney, liver and bladder troubles
and am very thankful that 1 ever dis
covered such a worthy remedy. 1 feel
confident that it will cure me entirely
of all kidney and liver trouble.
MRS. MARY J. SCHNITTGER,
1902 18th ST., and 5th Ave-,
Nebraska City, Neb.
Personally appeared before me this
31st day of August, 1909, Mrs. Mary j.
Schnittger, who subscribed the above
statement and made oath that the same
is true in substance and in fact.
A. P. YOUNG, County Clerk.
LOUIS STUFF, Deputy.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-05-25

go according to the dictates of their
consciences, unsupervised by neigh
borly women folk unhindered by a
parasitic corps of menials not in their
personal employ.
Wherefore was Maitland astonished,
and the more so because of the season.
AT any other season of the year he
would readily have accounted for the
phenomenon that now fell under his
observation, on the hypothesis that the
woman was somebody's sister or cous-
in or aunt. But at present that expla-
nation was untenable; Maitland hap
pened to know that not one of the 9TH
er men was in New York, barring
himself; and his own presence there
was a thing entirely unforeseen.
Still incredulous, he mentally conned
the list: Barnes, who occupied the
first fiat, was travelling on the con-
tinent; Conkling, of the third, had left
q fortnight since to join a yachting
party on the Mediterranean; Bannister
and Wilkes. of the fourth and fifth
floors, respectively, were in Newport
and Buenos Aires.
"Oddl" concluded Maitland.
So it was. She had just closed the
door, one thought; and now stood
poised as if in momentary indecision
on the low stoop, glancing toward
Fifth avenue the while she fumbled
with a refractory button at the wrist
Of long white kid glove. Blurred
though it was by the darkling twilight
and thin veil, her face yet conveyed
an impression of prettiness; an i'm
preston enhanced by careful groom
ing. From her hat, a small affair,
something green, with a superstruc-
ture of gray ostrich feathers, to the
tips of her russell shoes-including a
walking skirt and bolero of simmer
ing gray silk-she was distinctly
smart and interesting.
He had keenly observant eyes, had
Maitland, for all his detached pose;
you are to understand that he COM
pretended all these points in the flick
ering of an instant. For the incident
was over in two seconds. In one the
laaT'a hesitation yves. resolvedA La 80