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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
R. B. HILLDRUP

Mr.. Richard b. Hilldrup died at his
home in Spotsylvania Monday morning
of heart trouble after an illness Of three
DAYS. aged 81 years. The deceased was
a splendid type of Confederate soldier
having served during the war in Co. NJ,
55th Va, commanded by Capt. Charley
Goodrich. He was a member of the
Methodist church. He is survived by
his widow. five sons, Messrs. Edward,
Charles and William, of Spotsylvania,
Houser and Harry, of Washington, and
one daughter, Miss Nellie.
Funeral services from home Wedness-
day at $3.50 p. m. Conducted by Rev. J.
r. Jacobs. Of this city, and Rev. K. 6.
Pulliam, of Forest. Va. lnterment in
family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
BROTHER OF MRS. W. B.
JONES KILLED IN CALIFORNIA

A telegram received here states
that J. b. Lamkin, OF Portersyille,
Cal. was murdered in his store by
Mexican Friday. The message says
the Mexican has been captured. Inc
dead man is survived by his wiie
and two sons. Lamkin was ma
tive of Westmoreland county. va
and lived there many years. ne
was a brother of Mrs. w. b. jones'
of Roseville, Stafford county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
IN HONOR OF MISS BEVERLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Carter Beverley en-
tartained Friday evening at their
home in Ginter Park, Richmond, III
honor of Mr.. Beverley's sister, MISS
Fanny Beverley. of "Blandfielu,
Essex county, who is spending sew
eral weeks there. nth
Miss Beverley will remain in Hlch
mond for several weeks oelore &c
turning to her home in Essex
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
LOVELY HOME FOR SALE

Here is one Of the most desirable
homes in this city and in fine shape, in
plain English, it is as good as new and
must be seen to be appreciated. Large
basement, cement floor and walls.
First floor, 3 nice rooms, with store
room and kitchen pantry. Second floor,
4 rooms, 2closets and bathroom. Large
attic room, very desirable. Furnace
heat and all modern improvements.
Price right, terms reasonable; Form
erIy occupied by Mr.. Geo. W. Shep-
herd, Jr., and next door to Mr.. A. y.
Yates. Apply at once to Jno. W. Al
lison, Jr. i4-iiil
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
FAIR GROUNDS FOR RENT

Fair Grounds, consisting OF Fair
Grounds proper, dwelling at gate on
Cedar Lane, and use Of stables and
staIIs. This land is excellent for graz
ing. In addition to this about 81 acres
adjoining the grounds for cultivation.
This is fine land for crops OF all KINDS.
Apply to S. w. Someryille, Chairman
b-tf or Capt. M. B. Rowe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
CONVICTED OF RIFLlNG MAIL

Harry l.. Willis, a former postal
clerk on N. & w. R. R., was found
guilty at Roanoke Friday OF rltllng
mail.
Many prominent residents Of Kappa
hammock and Culpeper counties, where
Willis formerly lived. testified in his
behalf. He was sentenced to six months
in the Rappahannock Jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
TABLET TO PATRICK HENRY

The tablet erected b9 the State to the
memory of Patrick Henry in st. John s
Fniscopal church, in Richmond, will
be dedicated on March 22nd. Hon: Al
den Bell, of CuIpeper, the patron OF the
bill TO erect the tablet, has been APP
pointed by Gov. Mann 10 make the ded-
icn tim address,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
LAST or THE EXPOSITION

Leaving the $500, 900 pier as the only
standing memorial of the federal gov
ernment's participation in the James
town exposition, the eight government
exhibit buildings which housed the
national display, will be wrecked and
the material sold as old lumber. Work
mon the destruction Of the buildings
will be started in "a few days. The
Government has sold the structure to
Philadelnhia wrecking firm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
DEATH OF JAS. !: COURTNEY

Mr. James T. Courtney died at
his home near HARDWOOD. STAFFORD
county. Saturday. aged IS years.
Mr.. Courtney was a gallant Oon-
federate soldier, a prominent cl.l cru.
zen of his county and highly respect
ed bv all who knew him. He Is
survived by several children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
DEATH OF MISS GEORGE CHURCH

Miss George Church died at the
home of her nephew, Mr.. Il: l.
Dimmick. near Berea, STAFFORD Co.
Saturday afternoon, aged seventy
years. The remains were brought
70 this city Sunday and sent to her
former home in Pennsylvania lor
interment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
ORANGE WANTS A FAIR

The people of Orange are agita-
ting the question of holding coun-
ty fair at Orange c. II. and a com
mittee has been appointed, consist
ing of DR.. l.. S. Ricketts, V. H.
Shackelford and r. d. Browning TO
prepare recommendations for the or
ganization Of a Fair Association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
MANY P0STMASTERS CHOSEN

The following are among Virginia
postmasters just appointed:
Deane Hundley. at Essex Mills, Es-
sex county: Jabe r. Sullivan, at Reho-
beth church, Lancaster county; Arthur
T. Mears, at Rue, Accomac county
Charles r. Rafferty,, at Shell, Mathews
county: Warren w. Mitchell, at Woods
Y Roads. Gloucester county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
DEATH OF A CHILD

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs;
John Humphreys died at home oil
ne narents in Falmouth Monday
morning of pneumonia, aged fiftee s
months. The funeral Will take
Mace Tuesday at o'clock from
the Baptist church in Falmouth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
JURY FOR MARCH TERM

The following jury has been drawn
for the March term of the Corporation
court: Messrs. J.E. Alrich, P.V Daniel,
II. Wallace Garner, Hayes Beckwith,
W L. Brannan, H. Curtis Biscoe, Pres
ton 4. Harris, John F. Gouldman, Sr.,
r. H. Carmichael.
The term opens March End and the
shirt factory case will probably be the
first.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules OF the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
This corn handled with all possible care
to make it reliable, is offered at the
following prices, fob. 80 90
/ bushel on cob $S.W
bushel shelled -: ~
SheIled corn is fully equal in quality
To that on the ear and tip, butt and IT
regular kernels removed in order to In
sure accurate dropping:
G. u. Gravatt,
;o,tf Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
DEATH OF MRS. NJ. |. M'GEE

Mrs. NJ. Luther Niece died at
the home of the late A. McGee,nea
Charlottesville, Saturday morning
from pneumonia. aged AZ years. she
is survived by her husband ana .
children. five sons and four girls,
Funeral 2 p. m. Monday from her
home conducted by Rev. J. =. II.
Crismond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
FOR MEMORIAL TO WASHINGTON
IN WASHINGTON

The George Washington Memorial
Association, of which Mrs. Henry r.
Dimock. of New York, is President,
has received 500, 900 from j: 7. Nor
gan. a quarter of million dollars from
the city of Washington, and special do
nations from national societies, partly
pledged, aggregating another quarter
of q million.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
BEAUTIFUL DAY

The beautiful spring-like day Sun
day brought out large congregations
to all churches and in the afternoon
many took advantage OF the day to
take long walks and drives.
The dust from the streets hung
In the air, and on the paved streets
especially. was very disagreeable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
SLIGHT FIRE

A small fire was caused Sunday
morning by the roof of the kitchen
at Mr.. r. L. Williams on Nam
street catching. The fire was ex-
tinguished by two garden hose be
fore much damage was done. Inc
roof was burned and will have 10
be repaired. The fire department
was not called
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
LENT BEGINS NEXT WEDNESDAY

Lent. the most solemn period of the
Christian year, begins next Wednesday,
and in Episcopal churches specla
services will be held in observance OF
the season. Lent, which begins with
Ash Wednesday, is little later thl'
wear than last, beginning March lst
and thus Easter. which marks the enc
of the period of 40 days, comes or
April l6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
DEATH IN KING GEORGE

Mr.. Taylor Rollins, son OF the
late VIM. Rollins. and a well known
citizen OF King George county. DIED
Sunday night at his nome
near Dogue, aIler DiiS,
illness of menlngitls, aseu
27 years. He is survived by MS
wife. his mother, two brothers and
two sisters. Of King George coun-
ty.
The funeral will take place We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock al
Dogue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
BARN AND CATTLE BURNED

Mrs. Fannie E. Baker, of near Mas
saponax, lost her barn by fire early
Saturday morning. Several Of her cat
tie. hay and farming implements were
also burned. Origin of fire unknown.
The barn was insured for $500 in the
Georgia Home Insurance Co. represent
ed by Chichester and Co, OF this CITY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
DWELLING BEING ERECTED

The work on the dwelling of Mr..
f. G.. Helm, on Prince Edward st.,
is progressing rapidly. The cement
foundation has been completed and
the bricklayers have commenced
work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
EGGS 10 TO IA CENTS

The hens are busy again and the ar.
rivals of eggs at all the Western and
Northern markets are heavy and prices
declined sharply. Basket eggs are sell
ing here at 10 cts. Lots from country
merchants bring Ii.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
LARGE SMOKE STACK FALLS
Crushed In Roof and Does Other
Damages.

The large smoke stack Of the Peden
excelsior works was torn down FRIDAY
afternoon by freight car OF the K,
F. & p. r. r., which ran of OF the
siding at the factory, striking the guy
rope which supported the stack, tear
ing it from its foundation. The stack,
which was 70 feet high and 3 feet IN
circumference, fell on the roof OF the
factory, crushing it in and a part the
brick foundation was torn down.
Two cars were being placed on the
siding and it being down grade, the
cars gained such speed that one OF them
could not be stopped before it left the
track
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
For SALE

Bright. clean, sweet No. Shredded
Corn Fodder. All baled and well ho "
Of harm or delivered. Phone Mr.. Jonn
Hart manager Of Judyville farm, or
A H Judy, 71S Main street, Freder-
licksburR, Va. IeDlo-io"-o""
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
BANK ROBBERY
Thieves Get Money and Papers.
Especial to The Free Lance)
D;,t,r,ond Va Fob OQfh

niCnHohu, va, hND' ~oe''
Robbers entered the bank of Clover,
Va, blew the safe, got away with all
the cash amounting to nearly four
thousand dollars and made good their
escape. Ii is believed that five men
participated in the affair. When per-
sons living across the street from the
bank were aroused by the sounds of the
explosion and started to investigate
they were fired on my two men who
did guard duty in front of building. The
bank lost a considerable amount in notes
given by private parties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING FOR ORANGE

$4,000 has been raised by sub
scription for erecting a high school
building in Orange and the fund Is
still growing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
MRS. CLARA BLAND DEAD

Mrs. Clara Bland, wife of Mr.; Thos.
Bland. died at her home, near Massa-
ponax, Friday afternoon. She is sur
yived by her husband and four children.
Mrs. Bland was sister of Mrs. K.
7. pavne of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
RECEIVERS NAMED

In the Corporation Court MOP
day Messrs. Isaac Hirsh and A
Randolph Howard were named as
receivers of the Merchants and Me
chanics Perpetual Building K Loan
Association
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
SANFORD H0RhER

Mr.. VIM. B. Sanford of Spotsyi-
yania county, and Miss Julia Horn
err. of Prince William, were marrled
in Washington Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
FOUND DEAD
Especial to The Free jLanceO
Richmond, Va, Feb. q.

Jackson Bolton, assistant to the City
Engineer, was found dead IN his bath
room at an early hour today. Mr.. Boil
ton had been under severe criticism for
some weeks past because of errors
made in the awards for city work and
for other causes. He had been con-
nected with the department for twenty
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Real estate of every description for
sale. Large timber tracts in all parts
of the county. / can supply every want
of the real estate investor or the home
seeker. ]. I. Mason, % Law Building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
HOLD DESSERT SALE

The Daughters of the Confederacy
held a dessert sale in the vacant
store, next to The T. n. Brent store
Saturday A nice sum was realiz-
ed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
Mr.. BRADFORD IMPROVING

A letter from Mr.. S. Sidney Brad
ford. who is in Florida. states that
he is steadily Improving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
Mr.. J. H. DOWNMAN HERE

Mr.. James H. bowman was
brought here from Clifton Springs,
n. Y, Saturday. His condition Is
serious.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON

Mr.. Fielding Monroe and Miss Eulalia
Foster. both of Stafford, left here on
the / rs train Saturday for Washington
to be married.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
CHILD I'LL

The little child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Ray is suffering with scarletina,
has been quarantined and is in charge
of the health officer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
RnR SALE CHEAP

% Bbls. first class grqss herring
will sell whole lot or by Fhe bDl- y
II. Montgomery & Co. \
f23s3t- f25l3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28

Shad have struck in and few are
being caught in pounds at the mouth OF
the Rappahannock. Virginia Citizen
Irvington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
LOST

Saturday afternoon box contain
ing a white tulle viel and orange
blossoms. Reward if left at this
office sf27-2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
Mr.. LANE OUT AGAIN

Councilman II. b. Lane was
,out Monday. after an illness of two
weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
THE CASE OF E. N. C. COMBS
Physicians Trying to Cure His Attack
of Glandtrs.

Washington physicians are seek
ing means OF curing Il. NJ. c. Combs
a Stafford county farmer. who was
taken to the District quarantine
station Tuesday suffering with
CHAMBERS. The case Is attracting in
terest among the medical profession.
Experiments will be conducted to eff
feet a cure.
Mrs Combs. a trained nurse. is
confined in the quarantine station
with her husband. for whom she is
caring
DR.. Francis has received a tube
OF Mr. Combs blood and experiment
ing in an effort to discover a cure.
In the case OF horses the disease
Is treated with serum. but this
never has been used for human be-
ings.
DR. Flynn on Saturday night will
lecture on the case before the
Georgetown University Medical So
clety. and the medical classes OF the
university will take up study Of
the disease
In looking up the history Of the
disease DR. Flynn discovered that
up to 1890 there had been only
about 400 cases OF CHAMBERS report
ed in the world or these cases, the
majority OF the persons affected
died
Little hope is expressed for the
recovery Of Mr. Combs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
SERIOUSLY SHOT
Mr.. lanes H. Downman Proba-
bly, Fatally Hurt.
HAD BEEN SHOOTING At TARGET

Mr.. James II. bowman. who was
partially paralyzed some months ago
in New York and who later was
brought here to the home OF his
mother. Mrs. NJ. A. bowman on
Main street, went out Monday to
the home OF his brother-in-law. MIR.
r. lnnis Taylor. adjoining Fall Hill
to spend the summer
He had so far recovered that he
could walk about and had improved
generally.
Since being at the home OF Mr..
Taylor he had gone out each morn
ing with members Of the family to
amuse himself by practicng with a
cat rifle at a tragCt near the house
Friday morning between and
o'clock he went alone. Shortly af-
ter one OF his nieces went out to
join him Approaching him she no
ticCd that he was sitting motionless,
but did not think anything strange
OF II. supposing he was asleep.
When she got to him she saw blood
trickling down his face and found
that he was unconscious Then she
discovered a wound over the left eye
from which the blood was flowin~
and the cat rifle between his knees.
Mr. bowman was taken to
the house and DR.. Doggett sum-
moned. On DR. Doggett's arrival
he prObed the wound to the depth
of abbout two inches and found
that the ball from the rifle with
which he had been shot was in his
brain
DR. Doggett says he is OF the opin
ion that Il was purely an accident
and that Mr.. bowman cannot live.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

On and after March 18th THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS
STATE BANK of Fredericksburg Va, will occupy the FIRST
FLOOR of the BSCOE next to Free Lancear Office
occupied by the Piedmont Real Estate Agency and Lee
Graves and until their New Banking Room Completed IN the
willis Building now being erected the site formerly used by
Bank
N. C. WILLIS, Pres. JNO. F. COULDhAN. JR, Cash.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
STATE GOOD ROAD FUND
AppOrtiOnment Of State Money to
Certain Counties.

Apportionment of the State good
road fund among the counties is an
nounced by Highway Commissioner
Wilson. BY the terms Of the appropri-
alton bill Of the last Legislature, the
sum of 5000, 900 is given this year for
State money aid TO good roads, as
against Sl50,OO0 for the past fiscal year,
which ended on March !. Therefore
the apportionment covers the sum Of
$500, 900, less the per cent for en-
cheering and supervision. in which all
counties share alike, including those
which use convict labor
Seven of the 100 counties in Virginia
have failed to make application for
State aid for road building this year.
Most of these have never used any part
Of this money, a condition of which is
that a similar amount must be paid by
the county toward permanent improve
ment, under the direction of the State
Highway Commission. The seven coun-
ties which have not desired the money
are Buchanan, Gloucester, Greene, Ma
thews, Middlesex, Nelson and Prince
George.
" AM 1NNNAAA lhDOns
Thirteen counties have applied for
convict labor, in lieu of cash aid, and
these will be accommodated. The com
mission puts convict forces in these
counties and pays their expenses, the
counties providing the machinery and
material. The thirteen which prefer
the prisoners are Amherst, Augusta,
Charlotte, Chesterfield, Culpeper, Din
widdie. tauquier, MeckIenburg, Orange,
Pittsylvania, Roanoke, Russell and
Washington.
This leaves eighty counties to share
in the distribution Of cash. A few Of
these asked for definite amount, less
than the total to which they would be
entitled. When these amounts are set
aside, the remainder is apportioned ac-
cording to the proportion Of capitatlon,
income, real estate and personal prop
erty taxes paid for the last fiscal year.
DETAILED DISTRIBUTION.
Under this plan, the counties named
share in the State aid fund for good
roads as follows:
Accomac, 50, 500; Caroline, 81, 765. 81
Essex, 1905. 08; Fairfax, So, 1898 Han
over, $2,S45.6l; King George, $500;
King and Queen, $1,000; King William,
81, 308. 80; Lancaster, 81, 1879; Louisa,
81, 84l.6S; Loudoun, 81, 73l.44; Madison,
81, 5l6. "a; Northampton. 81. 949. As; Nor
cumberland, 81, TAP. Is; Prince William.
81, 1891; Rappahannock, 81, 28S. 06;
Richmond, $s5497; Spotsylvania, ST.
399. AZ; Stafford, 1854 SO; WestmoreIand,
81, 1874. SO; York, $7SS.S5.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
FUNERAL OF MISS
ANNIE CAMPBELL HUNTER

The funeral OF Miss Annie Campbell
Hunter. who died on Monday at her
home AT King George. took place
from ST Johns =. +. Church at 3
o'clock Wednesday afternoon and
the interment was made i'm the
church cemetery. Rev. S. s. Ware,
OF Port Royal. conducted the serv-
ices. The pallbearers were Messrs.
r. c. S Hunter, c. Ogle Tayloe
Bladen T. Tayloe. r. Someryille
Bowie and w. A. Rose.
Tenderly the remains were laid to
rest. but her pure spirit was already
with the Lord. in whose service her
life had been spent Prominent in
church and charitable work. she aid
ed in all that pertained to a high
or life. and her counsel. ever wise.
was sought by old and young alike.
Words convey no idea OF the beauty
OF her character. but in all truth
IL may be said. none knew her but
TO love her; none named her but
10 praise for many daughters
have done yirtuously. but thou ex-
cellest them all
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
KING GEORGE
Notes Personals, Etc.
King George Co. Va, MAJ

King George Co. Va, May IL.
A Rosebud celebration was an en-
joyable feature at Trinity Methodist
church Sunday afternoon when a
large congregation gathered to join
with the children in their happiness.
Tho church had been prcitily decora
ted for the occasion. REGULATIONS
and music appropriate to the day
were well rendered by the pupils Of
the Sunday School, assisted by the
choir. Mrs. Walter Smith presided
at the organ, and Mr.. Smith di-
rected and led the music. Miss
Lille largest sang solo very
sweetly, which was followed by a
quartette by the choir. Rev. r. G..
James, pastor OF the church. deliv-
cred an appropriate address Nine
new members were added 10 the
society. H. A. Minor was elected
president; s. Morgan, vice president
Miss Mamie S. Rogers. secretary;
Mrs r. G.. James. treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Smith spent
few days in Fredericksburg this
week.
Mrs c. w. Rogers is visiting her
daughter, Mrs owen Peed in Wash
ington.
Mrs Robert Toombs. OF Washing
ton, and Mr. X SOmeryillo Bowie.
OF the same city. arrived here on
Tuesday to be present at the funeral
OF their aunt. Miss Annie Camp
bell Hunter. q
Miss Mamie Hungerford. Of Wash
lngton, is guest OF Mrs. r. W.
Boggs at Mt Ida.
Mrs. Robert Herrell, Of Washing
ton, Is spending some weeks with
her mother. Mrs IT. A. Mason. at
Cleveland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
COMPULSORY EDUCATION
A Convert to the Cause.

Fredericksburg. Va. May 10th, 1911.
To The Free Lance.
Your editorial Of few days ago on
compulsory education meets with my
hearty approval. hope you will con-
tinue to agitate the question until the
thinking public of this community IS
fully aroused 10 the need Of such a
course.
Until a few months ago the writer
was opposed to the scheme on the
grounds that he did not care to have Il G
State dictate as to how person should
raise his children; but very small
amount Of information has completely
changed bis ideas on the subject. |
have positive information that there
are numbers Of children who roam the
streets and neither go to school nor
work. The parents are utterly lndli-
ferent to their well being.
1t would be a blessing for the com
munity if these children would by some
means be forced to attend school and
obtain some knowledge to aid them. to
at least some extent, in making their
way in the world.
Parent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-13
N. C. WILLIS, Pres.
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
chichester, attorneys. IL II