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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Stafford and
King George
TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD

TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE
| hereby announce myself can
didato for the House OF Delegates
from the counties OF Stafford and
King George subject to the action of
the Democratic primary on Septem-
Der 18th, 1911. If elected | pledge
myself to serve you honestly and
faithfully, to hold myself at all
times subject to the will OF my con-
situency and to promote, by my
best efforts the interests of the
people, the party and the state.
Soliciting the honor Of your suf-
trage. am
Respectfully yours.
George Ogle Tayloe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
augl2llm

To the voters Of Stafford county:
| hereby announce myself candidate
for recollection a. treasurer Of Stafford
and if reelected, will give my entire
time and attention to the discharge Of
Of the duties of the office thank the
voters Of Stafford for their loyalty to
me in the past and hope that you may
see fit to honor me with your support
at the coming election.
w. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

To the voters of Spotsylvania county:
hereby announce myself candidate
for election to the position of commits
sioner of the revenue for Berkeley dis
trict, Spotsylvania county which cleo
will be held this coming fall. | earnest
ly ask the support Of my fellow citizens
and if elected ! promise faithful and
impartial performance of the duties of
the office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully,
A. Cutler Beasley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To The Voters of Berkeley Township,

To The Voters of Berkeley Township,
Spotsylvania Co:
At the solicitation of many voters of
Berkeley township ! hereby announce
my candidacy for the Office of super
visor of Berkeley township. If it be
your pleasure to elect me to this i'm
portant office | pledge to perform the
duties of said office to the best advan-
tage of the people and the county, and
to see that all road money will be eco
nomically spent equally in all parts of
this township.
Respectfully,
I'd Thornsburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

To the voters of Spotsylvania county:
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Commissioner of Reve-
nue. for Chancellor District to be voted
for at the general election to be held in
November, and earnestly ask the sup
port of my fellow voters of Spotsylva-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
NJ. l.. Young.

To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co., Va.
Being urged by my friends to run for
the office of Commissioner Of Revenue
for CORTLAND District, Spotsylvania
county, and after considering the mat
ter hereby announce myself candi-
date for that Office, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary, and | earnestly ask
the support of my fellow voters Of
Spotsylyania county. Should | be elected
| promise a faithful and impartial per-
Torrance of the duties of the office to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully yours,
a25ltd John S. Alrch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Girls Death Due to HobbIe skirt.

Troy. n. Y. Sept "A narrow hob
BILE skirt caused the death Of Miss Ida
doyette. Eighteen years old, Of Cohoes.
While she vas crossing a bridge over
the Erie canal and trying to step over
the lock gate. the skirt caused her 10
stumble AMI she pitched over the lo~
railing and was drowned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Stafford

To the voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself a candi
date for Clerk OF the Circuit Court
of Stafford county at the election to
be held November, 1911; If elected
will give my personal attention to
the duties OF the office and dis
charge them to the best of my abil-
ity.
no1 w IIorrfnO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
A sCRAPPY CONGRESSMAN
Assaults Four Clerks For Insulting His
Dauuhter.

Washington, Sept. 2. 49, Representa-
tive Charles d. Carter. OF Oklahoma.
created a sensation in the heart OF
the smart shopping center here By
assaulting four clerks, one Of whom
he alleged insulted his eighteen-year-
old daughter, Miss Italy Carter who
was with her father on a shopping ex-
petition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To the Voters OF Livingston Dis

At the solicitation OF friends
throughout the district l hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for the position OF Supervisor for
Livingston Magisterial District, Spot
sylvania county, Va. to be elected
on Nov. 9TH. 1911. / am not un-
mindful of the important and varied
duties of the position. and promise,
IL it is your pleasure to elect me,
to devote my time and energy and
the very best OF my ability to
faithful and efficient discharge OF
the same.
Soliciting your support In the APP
preaching election, | am. with
desire to serve you,
Yours respectfully,
3. G. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.
Having announced myself candi-
date for the office Of sheriff, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary,
I respectfully solicit your suffrage and
pledge myself, if elected, to conduct
the office to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
I'd Roger w. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To my fellow citizens of Stafford coun-

To my fellow citizens Of Stafford coun-
ty:
At the solicitation Of my friends, tax
payers and voters of Stafford county, /
announce myself a candidate for the
office of treasurer Of the county. and
thereby give the people Of Stafford an
opportunity of expressing their choice
for their treasurer. If ! am elected at
the coming election in November, |
promise my personal attention to the
duties Of the Office, and will endeavor
to perform those duties TO the best Of
my ability. Respectfully,
Chas. ID. Green.
I'd Brooke, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Whit ID. Peyton.

To the Voters OF Stafford county:
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of sheriff OF
Stafford county at November cleo
ton and solicit your support. IL
elected | promise, a faithful dis
charge OF the duties of the office.
Respectfully,
G.. N. Knight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To the Voters of Stafford and King
George:

To the Voters of Stafford and King
George:
At the solicitation of many
voters both in King George and
Stafford, and those who are repre-
sentatives of our best ag-
rlcultural sections, l have decided
to enter the race for the House OF
Delegates, and do hereby declare
myself a candidate for the nomina-
ton, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary to be held Sept. 7th. 1911.
II elected to the office | Will
discharge my duties in an efficient
and business-like way. am in fay-
or of improving the conditions of
our public schools and our public
highways and to promote such steps
generally as will advance our Agri-
cultural and Horticultural condi-
lions.
Whit ID. Peyton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To the voters Of Stafford county:

At the request of many friends |
hereby announce myself candidate for
the office of commissioner Of the reve-
nue. for HARDWOOD district at the coming
election in November 1911, and if elected
promise to serve the people with the
greatest care and for their benefit.
Respectfully,
K. Lee Dodd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

To the Taxpayers Of Aqua District,
Stafford County:
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office OF Supervisor.
am an advocate for good roads
II elected | will promise to use my
best efforts to promote better con-
ditions in this district. Subject to
the Democratic primary to be held
Sept. Z. 1911.
Respectfully yours,
Peter Street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Berea, Stafford county, Va.
To The Voters of Stafford County:

Subject to the Democratic primary to
be held Sept. 7th 1911, will be a can
didate for reelection as commissioner
of the revenue for District No. ]. in
Stafford county, at the election TO be
held November, 1911, and if elected
will give my personal attention to the
duties of the Office.
jlSltd Thos. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

Baltimore. Sharp's - Leave Baltimore
Pier 2. Light Street. weather permitting. W~ines.
lays f:30 p. No.. for North End. White Stcne.
BuIhans. BurtOn's WhealtOns SharD's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Geo. w. Herring.

Stafford C. H. Va, June oath, 1911.
To the voters of Stafford county:
At the request of many friends | an
nounce myself a candidate for the Of
flee of commissioner of the revenue for
district No. 2, composed of Rock Hill
and Aqua districts, and solicit your
support. If elected promise faithful
discharge Of the duties of the office.
j27ltd w. T.. Stevens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Ellen to Death as Crowd Jeers.

Norton. Kan. Sept. 2.-J F. Frisbie,
an aviator. was killed by fall at the
Norton county fair. Frisbie had met
with an accident and went into thu
air again only when driven to II by
the taunts and jeers of the crowds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
70 the Voters of SpotsyIyania Co.

Having been urged by many friends
to become candidate for Commissioner
Of Revenue Of Livingston district,
hereby announce myself a candidate
for said office, and promise if elected
to faithfully and efficiently discharge
the duties Of the office. Earnestly So
Letting your votes,
am most sincerely yours, &c,
G.. b. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

This time table shOWs the times at which steam
~ q may be expected 10 arrive at and depart from
The several Wharvrs but their arrival or departure
Al tho times stated is not guaranteed, does the
company hold itself responsible for any delay
any consequences arising therefrom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
o the voters of Shiloh Magisterial

To the voters of Shiloh Magisterial
District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for the Office Of supervisor in
Shiloh District, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary, and respect
fully solicit the support of the
voters of that district.
Very respectfully,
m4ltd w. A. Rollins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
M the voters of SnotsvIyania:

To the voters of Spotsylyania:
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the office of Commits
sioner of Revenue for Chancellor dis
trict subject to action of the Democrat
ic party and promise if elected a faith
full discharge of the duties Of the Office.
Respectfully.
Thomas p. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Stafford, Va, June 2S.

To the Voters of Stafford County:
1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for office OF commissioner Of
the Revenue for HARDWOOD and Fall
mouth district at the coming
election in November and IL elected
promise to serve the people with
the greatest care, without fear or
favor. Respectfully,
j. w. Spicer.
Berea, Stafford county, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

To the voters of Caroline county: ]
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the. House of Delegates from the
county of Caroline, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary, and respectfully soil 1T
your suffrage.
Yours respectfully,
~ s. III. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
70 the voters of spotsylvanIa

To the voters of Spotsylvania
county:
As our present Commissioner, J. T.
Todd, will not be a candidate for re-
election for the office Of Commissioner
of Revenue for CORTLAND District,
county, and being urged
by a number of my friends to run Tor
said office, | do hereby announce myself
a candidate for that office. Should il
be your pleasure to elect me, | promise
to faithfully discharge the duties If tbs
Office to the best of my ability.
Yours Very Respectfully,
T. A. Harris, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
mist

To the voters of Rappahannock Mag
isterial District in King George county.
! respectfully announce myself can
didate for the office Of Supervisor in
Rappahannock District, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary. and
respectfully solicit the support Of the
voters Of that district, with the assur-
ance that if elected ! shall conduct the
Office in the best interest of the people
of the county.
Very respectfully,
I'd T. A. largest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To The VOTERS Of Stafford:

In the past four years it has been
my constant endeavOr TO per-
form the duties of sheriff with JUS
tice to all and fayOrs to none. ]
come before you again to ask you to
re-elect me to the office on Nov.
18th. promising n faithful discharge
of the duties Of the office.
Respectfully.
r. G. l.. MOncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
For State Senate.

To the Voters Of the 18th Senatorial
District:
/ am a candidate for the State
Senate from the counties OF Spotsyl
vania, Stafford, Louisa and the city
OF Fredericksburg, subject to the &C.
ton OF the Democratic primary. IL
am nominated and elected my best
efforts will be devoted to the inter-
ests of my district and STATE.
Respectfully,
r. G. L. Moncure
To The Democratic Voters OF the Sznd
Senatorial District:
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the State Senate from the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
n the Voters of KING George Co.

To the Voters of King George Co.:
| hereby announce myself a candl-
date for reelection to the Office of com
missioner of revenue subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic primary. and if
elected will discharge the duties of the
Office as faithfully as have done in
the past.
Respectfully,
I'd l.. A. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
KEEP, Wooden Leg Secret Five Years.

Kept Wooden Leg secret Five Tears'
st. Paul. KY. Sept 2.-Hiding for
five years the fact that he had wood
en- leg, and respondent when discovery
Of the fact led to his discharge by the
railway company for which he had
worked all that time, Louis N. Bagby,
twenty-eight years old. shot and killed
himself
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE

| hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. Z. 1911
Soliciting your votes, am
Yours respectfully,
c. w. Purks
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

MIA county, and if elected to the said
office, shall fulfill the duties to the
best Of my ability and according to law.
Respectfully,
l0alm Irwin {. Clore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

district composed Of The counties Of
Caroline, Hanover snd King William,
subject to the Democratic primary to
be held September 7, 1911, and 1 re-
spectfully solicit your votes and sup
port.
IL elected to represent you in the
state Senate, ! will favor just contrCi
OF railroads and other corporations, and
fair taxation of same; promotion Of
agriculture; practical education; good
roads and the advancement of TEN.
perance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
A CARD

To the Voters Of Rappahannock Dis
trict, King George County.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for supervisor of Rappahannock
district at the election to be held No
vember 7th, 1911. lfelected | will dis
charge the duties of the Office to the
best Of my ability.
Yours respectfully,
mlStf G. K. Hudson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the House OF Dele
gates from the counties Of Stafford
and King George, subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. 9TH,
1911. Soliciting your suffrage, |
am
Yours respectfully,
IL rhncknr RarrY-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To the Voters Of Aqua District, Stat

ford.
| hereby announce myself candidate
for supervisor subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary to be held
Sept the 9TH, 1911. pledge myself if
nominated and elected to execute the
duties Of the Office according TO law,
assuring you that will observe special
ly that you shall receive full value for
the money expended on the roads,
bridges. etc. Thanking you for your
support,
am respectfully yours.
Norman Raines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To The Voters of Stafford Co:

At the solicitation of friends | hereby
announce myself an independent candi-
date for supervisor of Falmouth Dis
trict. If elected | promise TO discharge
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.
IA eject at A. N. October l7th. 1910.
TINE TABLE, No. Ie.

Connections at Frederick sburg with r., y. II
z. X. and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rail:
way Co. At Orange with Southern X. X. ana
Chesapeake & Ohio II. R. -.
NOriCE-These tables sh0@ the time at which
trains may be expected TO arrive at or depart
from the several stations. tf time of departure.
arrivals and connections arr not guaranteed. tneS
are proposed. ug,,x..
ness Battle6elds. - ..p..
Eastern Standard Time. stations mAfheo
n. kASTELLER. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To the Voters OF Spotsyivania Coun.
Very respectfully,
w. G.. Hicks

hereby announce myself n candi-
date for treasurer OF the county of
Spotsylvanla ut the election next
fall, subject to any action taken
by the Democratic party OF the
county. Respectfully.
]. w. Massey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
INSPIRED SUICIDE
Ends His Life as Suggest.
ed by Post Cards.
BR0ODED SEVERAL DAYS
Receipt Of Epitaph and Quarrel
With His Chorus Girl Sweet
heart Led Youth TO
Seek Death.

Philadelphia. Sept MENTAL sug-
gestion and theories of like nature
by which the human brain is infu-
enced are believed to have played an
important part in the tragedy which
ended when the body Of Samuel Elf
man. young electrician. was found
swinging at the end of trunk strap
in the cellar of his home at 230 Noun
tain street.
The discovery of the body was made
by his brother Abraham. who is said
to be one of the factors In the strange
story. which opened nearly two
months ago. when Samuel attempted
TO end his life by inhaling gas. While
the family of the dead man. who was
twenty-three years old, are at loss
to account for his strange actions OF
late, il Is thought that his overweight
brain. under the influence of two pic
ure post cards, which he ieceyed
some time ago and In which death VAS
depicted in various forms. conceived
the idea that only in the grave could
he find relief from the morbid fancies
which had preyed upon him OF late
Post Cards Suggest ceath.
Il was while he was boarding at 4
house on Marshall street that Gilman,
who was OF a highly nervous and fan
ciful temperament. received two post
cards One card pictured the corner
OF a quain' nad moss-grown little coun-
try graveyard in which a new tomb
stone was a feature of the foreground.
On the tombstone Elfman's name and
age were neatly printed in Ink under
the inscription OF Here lies the body
of -" The other card represented
the interior Of cathedral. with the
altar decorated for tho celebration OF
a high requiem mass. while M the foot
OF the chancel reposcd a casket.
Both cards were mailed In Atlantic
City and when Gilman received them
he remarked that they must be from
his brother and expressed a decided
opinion OF what he thought OF that
style OF n Joke. At that time Eliman
was doing n few odd Jobs Of electrical
work and was rather respondent, M
work had hocn slack.
He was also deeply worried over
love affair which be- hal carried on
for several months With his second
cousin. who was IN the chorus Of a
ccmpany Elfmln was deep.
ly infatuated with the girl and WAS In
Attendance upon 'of. never
being con;cnted unless ne was in her
cnmnanN
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Yours respectfully,
Carl A. Garner.
To the citizens of spotsylvanla

county:
| hereby announce myself n can
didate for sheriff. and II It be your
pleasure to elect me to this impor-
tant position | promise to faithfully
and lmpartIally discharge the duties
regardless OF fear or favor. | shall
be most grateful for your vote. This
announcement is made subject to
the Democratic primary,lf any there
be. Yours truly.
r. NJ. Waller,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

Baltimore, TappahannOck Leave Baltimore.
Pier 2. Light Street. weather permitting. Friday
80 pm. Tor North End Mil Greek, White Stone.
lryinYton. Werns. Millenbeck Burhans's Bur
toms. Urianna. Monaskon. Wheaton,. v au-r
View. Sharp's. Tappahannock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To the Voters of Stafford County:

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of supervisor of Aqua dis
trict, in Stafford county, stbject to the
action of the Democratic primary on
Sept. 7th. If elected, / promise a
faithful discharge of the duties Of the
office. Respectfully,
l0alm W. 7. Bloxton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
Steamer Sinks: Many Lost.

Manila, Sept g. - The steamship
Francisco was sunk in storm of Ne
eros island, between Fancy and Cebu
and most OF those on board we're lost
Among the drowned are a Mrs. KEEP
pier and her two children. They were
Americans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
T. d. COGHILL.
To the Voters OF the 32nd Senator
lal District:

To the Voters OF the 32nd Senator
ial District:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for recollection to the State Senate,
subject TO the Democratic primary.
Besides reaffirming the principles
heretofore advocated, viz, firm, but
just control OF corporations, equaiza
ton OF taxation, the promotion OF
agriculture, the advancement Of prac-
teal education and good roads, |
favor efficient primary and corrupt
practices laws, the abolition OF the
fee system, the initiative. referendum
and Except as to judges) the recall
Very respectfully,
C.. U. Grayatt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To The Voters Of Caroline.

To The Voters of Caroline.
| announce myself candidate for
reelection as sheriff Of Caroline sub
ject to ratification by the Democratic
primary. For 16 years you have hon
ored me with your confidence in elect
ing me and it has been my constant
effort to administer the Office faithfully
and impartially. Soliciting your sup
port am Yours respectfully,
il3l2m T.. B. Gill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02
To the Voters of Stafford County.

Fellow-citizens At the solicitation
Of my friends hereby announce myself
a candidate for the Office of the Com
missioner of Revenue for District No.
l,composed of HARDWOOD and Falmouth,
to be voted for at the general election
to be held in November. Should il be
your pleasure to elect me to said office
shall fulfill the duties of said office to
the best of my ability and according to
law. NJ. X. Courtney,
tn7 HARDWOOD, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-02

the duties of the office to the best Of
my ability.
G. C.. Snellings.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-05-01

1900 little chicks who don't know they are orphans
and wouldn't care boot if they did, A good ilusta-
ton of the new methods of wholesale chicken raising