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The Nome daily nugget., 1911-02-18
THE LOOKtR-ON

The High School play she Stoops to Conquer" given in thc Eagle Hall last cv,uing. is another fcatRer in the cap of \om,s bright youngsters and is additional proof that they win average up little better than chjiGren of ,ae same age tn any other seeticn or cline on the globe
 Why shouldn't our rising generation hc bright. Are they mo- situate up here directly under the ever changing lights of the Aurora Arc not the cur rents of this great Ihcnorsena so close at times one can hear She buzzing sound as they travel this and that way across tn" heavens. And isn't it quite natural Jo believe that some nf this energy is transmitted to the beings directly under il. especially if they are somewhat bright For we know it is a power. and any conductor capable of being charged k affected
 The play. as d whole taking every thing into consideration was sue cess and the children are to bc con gratulatcd for their good work. and for amateurs 1T was above tn" average
 To the public uf Nome real profession tI acting is as scarce as hens teeth and at times last night. the acting took on almost a Professional air which speaks volumes for those who nave had th. training nt the children m charge. and rrdccts great credit on their ability to carry out an under taking Of this kind tu a rlrasing and successful ending
 :E
 Now didn't | tell youe Don't you think l am I pretty good political weather vauc. Picked the two win ners just as easy as rolling off a snow drift" and number of similar remarks will he in order this evening after the ballots are all counted
 Without taking any great interest in the election and from the material al
 hand the Look.r-On win state that there k likely [" be one surprise. On. certain candidate who is booked for 1 first place i~ liable to come in third. land another fellow who many believe won't ruu one. two. three Is gong to slip m under tn, wire. Tough said < :Y $
 Tho short stakes used for stalking number or thr trails last fall, or during ,u. rail> part of the winter 1r" uow dIitt"d over and useless ar- e"rding tn a number of mushers who hay" to hu the trail between Nom. and the Kougaro, via the salmon La>, route,
 Tn" experiment ur stalking the trails with long poles containing bunch of I"vrrgrr"n al their top is the best used and next winter all trails should be so ~Jak"d.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
TWO NEARLY DROWN
George D. Rowe RescueS Howard
Masters.
HAD MARROW ESCAPE IN POTOMAC

Mr.. Geo. ID. Rowe and Mr.. HOW
ard Masters. young men of this city,
| had "A narrow escape from drown
ing while bathing in the Potomac
river near Whitewater Wednesday.
The young men of the picnic
party built large raft on which
they placed a spring board. After
diving for a time in shallow water
the boys and young men and ladies
decided to go further out. One was
walking and pushing the raft. -Four
of the young men. including Mr..
Masters and MIR. Rowe, diyed to-
ward deep water and three swan
back towards the raft
When Mr.. Rowe was almost back
TO the raft he noticed that Mr..
Masters was helpless and gasping for
breath some distance out He at
once swan to the young man. who
had sank twice. and supported him
with one hand. Not realizing what
he was doing. Mr. Masters grasped
Mr.. Rowe around the neck.
In this condition both were help
less in water about seven feet deep.
Mr. Rowe. who was entirely I'M
der water. still keeping Mr. Masters
above water, started walking to-
ward the raft, which one Of the
party was showing to them. Mr.. II.
hardly retained strength to reach
the raft. for he was almost uncon-
scious when one of the party caught
his hand and pulled him to the raft,
bearing Mr.. Masters
Rather than mar the pleasure Of
the day those on the raft did not
tell several of the party OF the
accident.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
SEVEN WITNESSES TESTIFY
Beattie Listens Calmly-Auto Test to
Settle Blood Drops.

II. c. Beattie, jr., heard seven
witnesses Thursday at Chesterfield
give testimony on which the prose
cution hopes TO send him to the
electric chair.
On the courthouse lawn stood
the blood-soaked automobile in
which the young wife met her death
Beattie himself calmly inspected the
car when it arrived.
Twice during the cross xamina-
ton of two detectives he flushed
with amusement and struggled to
hold back his laughter.
OF the witnesses two we're ply
sicians, Dr. Mann and DR.. Mer-
GER The others we're Thos. Owen
uncle of Mrs. Beattie; Detectives
Wren and Wiltshire, of Richmond
Coroner Loving and May Stuart,
a middle-aged woman, who told
of Beattie's associations with Beu-
lab Binford.
None of the witnesses except Mr.
Owen recalled that Beattie had dis
played any grief over the tragedy,
Others said they had not seen him
shed a tear.
Mr.. owen told how Beattie brought
his dead wife TO his home, with
his story OF the mysterious man
who shot her from the roadway
He said Beattie cried my Cod My
Cod" as he drove up and that he
then shouted, They have killed
Louisel"
Mr.. Owen told how the body was
lifted from the car. When ii was
prepared for burial he saw the
wound in the left cheek. which he
described as being as big as a half
dollar. AS >the witness said this
Beattie mumbled half dollar, loud
enough for those near him to
hear.
Beattie's blood-soaked clothes were
unrolled before the jury and the wit
ness identified them. The single
barreled shotgun with which the
Commonwealth says the shot was fir
ed was exhibited.
Mr.. owen identified the gun as
the one shown at the coroner's In
quest, at which time Paul Beattie
swore that he had purchased it for
his cousin. Then the witness de-
scribed the scene Of the crime on
the night OF the murder Beattie
watched the witness like a hawk as
the testimony proceeded, and now
and then shook his head as II In
contradiction.
did you observe the conduct OF
the accused at the house after the
murder?" Mr.. Owen was asked.
HE seemed to be grieved and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
FUNERAL OF Mr.. JOHN GARNETT

King George Co., Va, Aug. q, 1911.
The funeral of Mr.. John Garrett, who
was drowned Monday morning IN the
Potomac river near his home, took
place from his late home, "Spy Hill, "
Yesterday morning at IL O'Clock and the
interment was made in the family bury
ing ground. Rev. X. K. Phelps conduct
ed the services in the presence of large
number Of sorrowing relatives and
friends. The pallbearers were Messrs.
II. T. Garnett, T. b. Garnett, Stuart
and William Garrett. W. w. Brown,
Henry Ashton, j. c. Ninde and Emmett
Gouldman. Thus was laid to rest one
of the brightest, most attractive young
men ever re ared in King George. John
Garrett was noted for his lovable dis
position, and his ability to dispense sun
shine to all around him was wonderful.
CHEEKY and happy himself, he made
others so, and won the hearts of all
with whom he came in contact. Spec
tally was he beloved in his home, where
his most admirable characteristics show
ed brightest, and there will he be miss
ed and mourned there will he be re-
membered as the centre of all the JOY
and merriment around the hearthstone
in the days that are gone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
SENATOR SWANSON
BEGINS CAMPAIGN

Senator Swanson arrived in Rich
mond Thursday ready for the strenuous
campaign of the coming two weeks.
He secured suite of three rooms in
the Broad Street annex of Murphy s
Hotel, with one working room in the
old portion. With him were Secreta-
ries Geo. P. Munday and r. F. Rey-
nolds, and they had not been there an
hour before the force was at work.
Senator Swanson said that he would
have his say to the people Of the State
in a series of addresses. He expressed
not the slightest doubt of the success
full termination of his contest for nomi-
nation, and believe that his majority
will be most decisive.
Senator Swanson announced that he
will speak in Richmond on Saturday
night, Sept, 2. He will also deliver an
address at a Labor Day celebration at
Newport News on Sept. 4. Other than
these appointments, with the opening
address at Lawrenceville next Monday
afternoon, he has made no engage
ments.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
RAPPAnANN0CK RIVER
Lower Than For 30 Years Our Water
Supply.

The water in Rappahannock river
is lower az this time than It has
been stree our water works have
been built. Thursday Supt Quinn
shut down his turbine wheel be-
cause he could not get enough
water from the canal TO run IL.
This does rot mean that We are TO
have p water famine, unless we
have 10 rain for sixty days. for the
twelve million gallons in the lower
reservoir and the four millions In
the upper reservoir will last that
time. The pumping capacity now
is reduced TO the big pump which is
run by steam and which is sufficient
to keep the city in water so long
as there is supply in the reservoir,
unless there is a waste Of water.
There will be no water to sprinkle
the streets with the water wag-
ons. but citizens can continue
spIinklirg i'm front of their res
licences II they will cOnfine them
selves to sprinkling hours. If 1t
rains soon, then all will be well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
HERMON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The HermOn Baptist Association met
in its tenth annual session with Round
Oak Baptist church Wednesday. The
meeting was called to order at II a. m.
by the president, Rev. Andrew Broad
dus. of Sparta. Mr. +. s. Coghill act
ing as clerk Of the body. Geo. W.
Clark led in prayer. and after the sing
ing of a hymn, the constitution and
rules were read, also letters from the
p churches composing the association.
Rev. J. w. Reynolds, pastor Of the
church, made an address welcoming all
delegates and visitors, not only TO
Round Oak, but to the hearts and
homes Of the people.
A number Of visiting brethren were
recognized and invited to seats in the
body. Among them being Rev. DR.. w.
+. Hatcher, representing the education
board of Fork Union Military Academy,
Rev. J. w. Cammack, of the Religious
Herald, Rev. J. I. Tucker, Of the
Minister'S Fraternal Baptist Associa-
ton. r. A. Gary, Moderator Of the
Dover Association, and Capt. &. T..
Smith, Moderator Of the Goshen As
ISOLATION.
The report on State Missions was
read by Robert S. Ryland and discussed
by Messrs. T. ID. Coghill and w. b.
Carter and c. j. Charters. The as
ISOLATION then adjourned for dinner.
The arrangements for serving dinner
we're the most complete and comfort
able that we have seen in this section
of the State, a large tabernacle having
been erected where delegates and
visitors could be seated and served.
The dinner was sumptuous.
In the afternoon the first subject
taken up was Temperance. The re-
port was read by Mr.. S. f. Pitts and
discussed by Revs. E. G. Barnum and
Decatur Edwards.
The report on Hume Missions was
read by Geo. w. Clark and discussed
by Rev. c. r. Cruikshank.
The laymen's movement was discuss
ed by K. A. Gary and j. J. Williams.
At 3 p. m. Rev. J. w. Cammack
preached under the arbor to large au-
dipnPp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
HERMON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The Hermon Baptist Association
convened at Round Oak church. in
upper Caroline county Wednesday
with Rev. Andrew Broaddus presid-
ing as moderator and Mr. T. s.
Coghill. clerk. to continue in session
three days. There were many dele
gates present, representing the yari-
Gus churches of the association. y
large crowd was present on Wednes-
day and a larger crowd was present
Thursday. The church grounds have
been nicely prepared.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Mr.. JAMES N. CAMPBELL
Native of Fredericksburg Brought
Here for Burial.

Mr.. James N. Campbell, Jr., of South
Bend, Ind, son of the late James n.
Campbell, a well known merchant tail
or of Fredericksburg in ante-bellum
days, died at his home on Sunday, Aug.
10Th, of heart trouble.
He was member of the 3Oth Va.
regiment during the war Of 1876
and unmarried. The deceased was born
in Fredericksburg and lived here to
manhood.
His brother-in-law, Mr.. Richard A.
Mclean, of Washington. arrived here
Wednesday to make arrangements for
the interment of the body, which was
brought here Thursday and inferred in
the family lot in City Cemetery at 3 p.
M, along side his father and mother.
Services at the grave were conducted
by Rev. Geo. +. Zachary.
Pallbearers Messrs. j. p. Rowe, w.
II. Hurkamp, J. Fred Brown, J. w.
Cox, X. N. Goodrich, Henry Dannehl.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 2G.-St Paul
SOCIETY Is anutter over the marriage
of Richard Edward Blacque Bey, first
secretary OF the Turkish minister at
Berlin, and Miss Josephine Kalman,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Kali
man, of that city. More than thou
sand invitations were issued for the
ceremony, which was performed In the
sacristy Of the cathedral by Bishop
Lawler, of St. Paul.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
THE FREDERICKSBURG FAIR

Interest in the coming Fred
ericksburg fair is on the increase.
The ladies are preparing their fin
est exhibits. the usual concessions
for amusements are being made, en-
quires are being made about the
races, the corn and other agricul-
tural exhibits promise to be excel
lent, Notwithstanding the dry
weather and altogether the prospects
for a good fair are favorable.
The dates are Sept. 90, q and %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
ENTERS SUIT FOR S1,400

Mr.. A. VI. Garner has through
his attorney, Mr.. w. w. Butzner
instituted suit in the Corporation
Court against Mr. Geo w. Rich
ards for S1,4OO for alleged breach
OF contract.
Mr.. Garner claims this amount
is due him for work done on the
bungalow which was partially built
by him for Mr.. Richards.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
FORESTS AFIRE

4 forest fire has been burning
on the timber lands of Mr.. Lal.
Johnson, c. O'Conor Goolrick and
several others on the river road
above the city The fire started
near the sawmill Of Mr.. Jet and
spread for some distance, burning
over two or three hundred acres of
land.
The fire while now under con
troll has to be watched. as sparks
catch wherever they fall, the woods
being so dry. No fences or building
We're destroyed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
FIRE IN ORANGE COUNTY

The house of David Woods, a
highly respected colored man, who
lives near Flat Run church, Orange
county,w burned early Wednesday,
the family narrowly escaping with
their lives. The entire contents
were destroyed, including a large
amount of clothing belonging to MIR.
and Mrs. w. Armstead Gordon, which
were there as laundry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
IMPROVING AT lRvINGT0N

Miss Media Rowe returned by steam
er Thursday morning from a visit tc
the family of Capt. w. l.. Messick, at
Irvington.
She reports the condition of the two
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Rowe,
of this city, Adelaide and William, who
have been so sick there with typhoid
fever, as favorable. Both are now i'm
proving slowly, but steadily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
SUIT INSTITUTED

Mr.. Montgomery Sutton, Of Stat
ford county. who was assaulted in
this city last week by Mr.. II. G.
Howard agent of the Adams Express
Co, and had three teeth knocked
out and otherwise bruised, has fill
ed suit in the Circuit Court of Spot
sylvania county against the Adams
Express Co. and II. G.. Howard for
81 $50 damages. Mr.. Howard was
fined $40 by Police Justice Dannehl
for assaulting Mr.. Sutton. The case
will be tried at the October term OF
Spotsylvania Circuit Court.
Mr.. Sutton will be represented by
Attorneys Frederick w. Coleman and
T. Stokeley Coleman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
P. 0. S. A. COUNTY ASSOCIATION

The annual meeting of the County
Association of p. o. S. of A. was
held at Sunlight Camp, near Brock
enburg, Wednesday. Officers were
elected, business transacted and a
splendid dinner served. About Is
members we're present.
The officers are:
]. r. Mansfield, president.
f. w. Altenburg, vice president.
Capt T. NJ Larkin. NJ, F.
p. c. GCOdloe, secretary.
J. ]. BrOaddus, treasurer.
J. ID. Corthon, ms.
r. n. Usher, guard.
A. w Wigglesworth, chaplain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
CHRISTIAN TO INTRODUCE MARTIN

Judge George L. Christian will make
the speech of introduction for Senator
Martin at the Academy Of Music in
Richmond Monday night.
Friends and neighbors of Senator
Martin in Charlottesville will run a spe-
cial train to Richmond on Monday, TO
bring the people who want to hear the
Senator speak.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
PUBLIC SPEAKING

Mr.. Whit d. Peyton, candidate fol
the House of Delegates from Stafford
and King George counties, announce:
the following appointments to address
the people:
Passapatanzy-Saturday night, Aug
26, at O'Clock.
Owens, king George Co.. Tuesday
night, Aug. %, at o'clock.
Ninde's Store, Wednesday night
Aug. %, at O'Clock.
Shiloh, Thursday night, Aug. 30, al
8 o'clock.
Hemp, stafford Co. } Saturday night,
Sept. 2, at 3 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
0VERWHARTON PARISH

Services will be held in Overwharton
Parish, Stafford county,by Rev. Charles
P. Holbrook, rector, as follow9: Sunday,
August 9th, IL a. M, morning prayer
and sermon at Clifton Chapel; $3.50 p.
M, evening prayer and sermon at Ed
rinpton Chanel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
OIL FOR DUST LAYING
Citizens Can Get il In Small Quantities
at Wholesale Price.

A number of citizens. headed
by Councilman w. S. Embrey, have
joined in an order for a carload OF
Gil to be used in laying the dust in
front of their premises. In this way
it can be obtained at a greatly re
duced price. A carload contains
about 5000 gallons The price is
3 II cents per gallon. The freight
will be about $25 on a car. Mr. En-
brey says any citizen can have the
oil at cost price.
Those desiring any quantity should
promptly notify Mr.. Embrey.
The experiments made by Mr.. En-
brey some time ago of laying the
dust with oil proved entirely salts
factory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
GOSHEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The Goshen Association will convene
at County Line church on Tuesday
September 9th, and will be in session
three days.
The grounds have been nicely pre-
pared. and large crowds will attend.
The church is half a mile from Chiles'
burg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
ENLARGING THEIR FACILITIES

The Young-Schoonover Company
are having a large planning mill
erected on the r. F. q p. r. R.near
their present mill.
The mill when completed will
double the capacity of their plant
and give employment TO an ad-
ditional force of men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
TO BUILD BANK BUILDING
AT BOWLING GREEN

The contract for the new bank build
ing at Bowling Green has been award
ed to Mr.. E. G. Heflin, of this city.
The building is to cost $1,000. Mr..
Heflin will begin work on the building
as soon as the Willis Building in which
The Farmers and Merchants Bank, OF
this city, will be located, which he is
building, is completed, possibly next
week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
NOTICE

There will be lawn party at Mon
cures Memorial Church, Friday, Aug.
25th. Supper will be served on the
grounds. Refreshments and confec-
tioneries Of all kinds on hand in abund-
ance. For the benefit Of the church.
Everybody welcome. Come and have
a good time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
CHURCH FESTIVAL

There will be an entertain
ment at Ambar chapel, in King
George, on Aug. 81. 1911. to raise
money to build 4 church at that
place. Supper will be served a
6 o'clock. Refreshments from 3
in the afternoon and n match base
ball game will be played Come
and enjoy the evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
BASEBALL SATURDAY

Manager Gouldman, of the White
Sox baseball team, has arranged for
a game with the White Oak Stars
to be played at Hanover Park Sat
urday afternoon. The Stars played
good game here last Saturday and
the White Sox will have to hustle
to win.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
HIS tlGHTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY

Rev. Z. p Hawkins, of Post Oak,
celebrated his S5th birthday at his
home Wednesday. Several of his
relatives were with him and a splen-
did birthday dinner was served UNI
der the supervision of Mrs Haw-
kins.
Mr.. Hawkins. who is about the
Oldest resident of Spotsylvania coun-
ty, is still cheerful and active.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
THREE DROWN FROM BOAT

Thursday Albert and Henry Brand
ford, aged 10 and II years, sons Of DR..
John F. Brandford, of Bon Air. and a
colored boy were drowned at Bosher's
dam, in Chesterfield county, when a
boat capsized.
The boys were swept over the dam
and drowned before help arrived.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
BETHANY CHURCH

The protrated meetings will COM
mence at Bethany church in Spotsylva-
MIA county on Sunday. The pastor, Rev.
d. Edwards, will be assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Hall, of Culpeper. There will bt
allday service Sunday and the meeting
will continue through the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
KILIHeR GOES TO PlTTSBURG

Mickey" Kilihcr, who played on
the Fredericksburg ball team for
some time and who has been play
ing sensational ball with the Pc
tersburg club. has been sold TO the
Pittsburg National League team.
Kiliher will go to Pittsburg at the
end Of the season OF Virginia Lea
ono
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
ATTENDING ASSOCIATION

Quite number of Fredericks-
burgers are attending the sessions OF
Hermon Association at Round Oak
Baptist church in upper Caroline.
II is also stated that nearly all
the candidates for office are on
hand. greeting their friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
STILES GRAVES

A quiet marriage took place We'd
nesday afternoon at the home here
OF Rev. DR.. T. S Dunaway, the Off
ating minister. Mr.. Lloyd Stiles, Of
Stafford, and Miss Flossie Graves. OF
Spotsylyania, being the contracting
parties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
GONE TO CAPE MAY

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Fitzhugh
and daughter, of Vicksburg, Miss. who
have been visiting relatives here, left
Friday for Cape May, N. J.
There were accompanied by Mrs. w.
II. Fitzhugh, Miss Janetta Fitzhugh
and Miss Nettie Fitzhugh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
LEFT FOR ATLANTIC CITY

Judge A. w. Wallace left Thurs
day for Atlantic City, where he
will spend several days. after which
he will go to Bayhead, N. j., to
join Mrs. Wallace, who is summer
ing there
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
MOVE TO ALBEMARLE

Mrs. r. c. Beale has shipped her
furniture to the Miller School in Abe
marie county, where she and her daugh-
ter, Miss Mamie Beale, will reside with
Mrs. B. 8 son, Prof. R. G. Beale, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
GENE TO OCEAN VIEW

Mr.. R. L. Jaynes, Miss Luell Jaynes,
Misses Margaret and Dorothy Jaynes,
of Spotsyvania, left Thursday for
Ocean View to spend some time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Mr.. N. v. R0DRi6UES
Elected Principal of Sparta High
School.

Mr.. y. V. Rodrigues has been Sc
lected principal of the new high
school at Sparta, in Caroline county.
He taught in Mathews county last
session. but Sparta is a better school
Mr.. Rodrigues is well qualified
and will no doubt give entire salts
faction as the head Of Sparta school.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
MATTRESSES FOR NORMAL SCHOOL

Fredericksburg Company Receives the
Contract.
The Colonial Mattress Company Fri
day delivered the bedding for which
they received the contract to the State
Normal School.
The contract was for 1876 mattresses
and the long line of wagons carrying
them through the streets excited con-
siderable interest and comment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. APP
ply to Lee ]. Graves, attorney III