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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Stafford and
King George
TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE

TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE
| hereby announce myself a can
didate 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. IL elected | pledge
myself to serve you honestly and
faithfully, to hold myself at all
times subject to the will OF my con
stituency and to promote, by my
best efforts the interests Of the
people, the party and the State.
Soliciting the honor OF your suf-
frage, | am
Respectfully yours,
George Ogle Tayloe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Caroline

To the voters of Caroline county, Va:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of Sheriff sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
primary on Sept. Z, 1911, and solicit
the support of my fellow citizens,
promising if elected to faithfully and
impartiaily discharge the duties of the
Office to the best OF my ability:
Respectfully.
I'd z. B. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

Geo. w. Herring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
augl2llm
the voters Of Stafford county:

To the voters Of Stafford county:
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection as 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, 1911-08-29
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.
Geo. w. Herring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

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-
ton of the Democratic primary, and If
elected will discharge the duties of the
office as faithfully as | have done in
the past.
Respectfully,
ri l.. A. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
nl4ltl

To the voters Of Rappahannock dis
trict. King George county, Va. Having
been requested by my friends hereby
announce myself candidate for super
visor in Rappahannock district, subject
10 the action of the Democratic primary
on Sept 7. 1911.
Should ! be elected promise salts
factory disposal of the duties Of same,
considering the county's interest as my
own. Yours respectfully,
Jesse Newton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Whit D. 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,
c. N. Knight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

Tappahannock. Baltimore Leave Tappahan-
n0ck. weather permitting 7sD a. m, Tuesday
stopping at Wellford's. Wares, Bowl
ers, Sharps go a. m. Bay Port. Wheaton y.
Water View. Monaskon. Urbanna. Burton's, Bur-
hans Mienbeck, Weems. Irvington. White stone
Mill Greek. North End. Arriving Baltimore We'd
nesday noon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

II elected I win promise to use my
best efforts to promote better con-
ditions i'm this district. Subject to
the Democratic primary to be held
Sept. Z, 1911.
Respectfully yours,
Peter Street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
81 PERISH IN
WRECK OF
EXPRESS
PIunges Over 60
Foot Bank.
81 PERSONS INJURED
Train Was Late and Running
at High Rate Of Speed.
CAUSED BY SPREADING RAILS
Most Of Those Injured, Doctors
Say, Are Likely to Die.
CAUSED BY SPREADING RAILS
Most Of Those Injured, Doctors
Say, Are Likely 10 Die.

Geneva. n. Y. Aug. 2G.-One Of the
worst wrecks in the history of this
section of the state occurred at the
village Of Manchester. about sixteen
miles northwest OF this city, when
the fast passenger train on the lie.
high Valley railroad. known as train
No. 1, easibound, was deralled about
oNe hundred feet east OF the Manches-
ter station, part Of it falling into the
Canandaigua outlet
Twenty-seven dead bodies have
been removed from the wreckage,
and II is estimated that between sixty
and seventy persons have been seri-
ously injured. twenty-five of whom are
believed to be fatally so. 1t is be
ueyed by the searchers that there ase
still q considerable number Of dead
buried in the wreckage. or the dead
bodies recovered and identified the
majority of the people are from Wash
ington. y. c., and Philadelphia, and
various other points in Pennsylvania.
ram was OCbtUu y HlCs
This train was considerably behind
its schedule, and wasrunning at a
hich rate of speed when it passed
Geneva station. Among the passen-
gers on the train were a large num-
her OF c. A. r. veterans and their
relatives, who were returning from
the national encampment at Roches-
ter to their homes in various points
in the east, but as far as could be
learned there were but three yetcr-
ans dead. none OF whom have been
identified. \ number of friends and
relatives Of the veterans are among
the dead and injured.
An examination OF the wreck indi-
Gates that it was caused by the
spreading OF the rails at point be-
tween the Manchester station and the
bridge over the Canandaigua outlet.
It is apparent that part Of the heavy
train passed over the defective rails.
The first car to leave the track was a
diner, which was the fourth car in the
train from the engine In leaving the
tracks the diner took with IL Pull
man, which was just behind II. While
the diner remained on the rOadbed,
the Pullman was hurled down sixty
foot embankment into the outlet. II
was in this car that the greatest loss
of life occurred. While other cars
in the train did not go down the EN-
bankment their momentum carried
them into the rear end of the diner.
causing a considerable loss Of life
and serious injuries in this car.
As soon as the wreck occurred the
work of rescue began. Relief trains
were rushed to the scene of the wreck
from Rochester, Canandiagua, Clifton
Springs and Geneva with physicians
and nurses to aid in caring for the
injured. As soon as the injured peo-
pie could be gotten from the wrecked
cars they were loaded onto cots In
special train and hurried to Roches-
ter hospitals.
A hurried count of the injured taken
to Rochester places the number Of IN
Jured at sixty-one men, women and
children. 1t is still believed that there
are a considerable number Of bodies
that have not bee nremoyed from the
wTeckage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
To the Voters of Livingston Dis

To the Voters of Livingston Dis
trict:
At the solicitation Of friends
throughout the district hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for the position Of Supervisor for
Livingston Magisterial District, Spot
sylvania county, Va. TO be elected
on Nov. 7th, 1911. am not I'M
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
a faithful and efficient discharge of
the same.
Soliciting your support In the APP
preaching election, am. with a
desire to serve you,
Yours respectfully,
B. c. Dickinson
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
To The Voters of Stafford County:

Subject to the Democratic primary to
be held Sept. 7th 1911, | will be can
didate for reelection as commissioner
of the revenue for District No. l, 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.
jl3ltd Thos. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
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 ac-
ton of the Democratic primary. II
| am nominated and elected my best
efforts will be devoted TO the inter-
ests Of my district and State.
Respectfully.
r. G. l.. Moncure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
To the Voters of Stafford and Kin
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-
sentatiyes of our best ag-
ricultural sections, | 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.
If elected to the office | VIII
discharge my duties in an efficient
and business-like way. am in fav-
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, 1911-08-29
rhos. Wallace.

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 duties Of the Office to the best OF
my ability.
G. C. Snellings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
To the voters of Stafford county:

TO inc VOItTs OF OIdIIOIu COuUIy,
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,
r. Lee Dodd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
70 the voters of Spotsylvania:

To the voters Of SpotsyIvania:
I 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, 1911-08-29
lOa1n
TO the Voters of Spotsylyania Co.

To The Voters OF opOtsyIVanla %.
Having been urged by many friends
to become a candidate for Commissioner
of Revenue Of Livingston district,
hereby announce myself 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, 1911-08-29

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,
If S. II. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Co.:
At the request of numerous
friends, hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office Of sheriff OF
spotsylyania. subject. however, to
the Democratic primary. IL one be
held. | promise, II elected. to dis
charge the duties of the office with
out fear or favor and according to
the best OF my ability.
Soliciting the honor Of your sup
port. am,
Yours respectfully,
Carl A. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.
Having announced myself a candi-
tate for the office of sheriff, subject to
die action of the Democratic primary,
1 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, 1911-08-29
T. d. COGHILL.

To the Voters of the 32nd Senator
ial District:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection TO the State Senate,
subject to the Democratic primary
Besides reaffirming the principles
heretofore advocated, viz, firm, but
just control of corporations, equaliza
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. Gravatt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

To the voters OF Spotsylyanla Co.:
At the solicitation OF my many
friends. respectfully announce my
self a candidate for the position OF
treasurer OF Spotsylyania county to
be voted for at the fall election. No
yember 7th, 1911. | earnestly ask
The support OF the vote s OF
the county. irrespective of part.
affiliation, and promise II ! am hon
ored by an election to put forth my
best endeavors TO faithfully. honest
IS and efficiently discharge the du-
Ties OF the office and protect the
interest OF the county.
Thanking my many friends for the
cordial assurance Of support | have
already received. ! am,
Respectfully.
VI. IL. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

MIA county, and if elected to the said
office, shall fulfill the duties 10 the
best of my ability and according to law.
Respectfully.
IOa1m Irwin C. ClOre
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Respectfully,
Stafford, Va. June %.

To the Voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for office of commissioner OF
the Revenue for HARDWOOD and Fal-
mouth district at the coming
election in November and II elected
promise to serve the people with
the greatest care, without fear or
favor. Respectfully,
]. w. Spicer.
Berea, Stafford county, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
o THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE

! hereby announce myself can
iidlte for sheriff subject to the
democratic primary on Sept Z, 1911
Soliciting your votes. am
Yours respectfully,
G. w. Purks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
To The Voters of Berkeley Township,
| Snofsvluania Co.

To The Voters OF BerkIey 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, 1911-08-29
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 10 none.
come before you again to ask you to
re-elect me to the office on Nov.
18th. promising a faithful discharge
Of the duties Of the office.
Respectfully,
r. c. l.. MOncure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

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. z. Bloxton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Scene One Of Horror.

The scene of the disaster was one
OF almost Undesirable horror. The
passengers of the train run about In
a state of panic looking for missing
friends or relatives who wer suppos-
cd to have lost their lives In the
wreck. Shrieks of the injured for a
time filed the air, while a large num-
Der Of surgeons and physicians from
the surrounding towns were busy
dressing the injuries. Priests who
we're on the train Immediately went
among the injured and dead and ad-
minlstered the last rites of ten church
to those who were still sufficiently
alive to take them. Many are teh
scenes that struck deep in the vltals
Of even the men familiar with the
sight Of death.
AS one of the priests hurried
through the injured people near the
wreckage. endeavoring to learn who
we're and who were not Catholics, In
order that he might administer the
last rites, he was stopped by a woman.
Going over to her he asked whether
or not she was a Catholic. but she re-
piled that she was not, and then In a
voice filed with tears and rackod
BY agonizing pains she said: isn't the
: ord the same Lord for all. whether
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

To the Taxpayers of Aqua District,
Stafford County:
l hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office Of Supervisor.
| am an advocate for good roads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

To the citizens OF Spotsylvania
county.
hereby announce myself can
dldete for sheriff. and If 1t be your
pleasure to elect me to this impor-
tant position I promise to faithfully
and impartially discharge the duties
regardless of fear or favor. ! shall
be most grateful for your vote This
announcement is made subject to
the Democratic primary,if any there
be Yours truly,
r. NJ Waller,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

Baltimore. Sharps - Leave Baltimore
Pier 2. Light Street. weather permitting. Wednes-
lay 4s0 p. M. for North End. White Stone.
Burhan's =. Burt0n's Whealton's SharDs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

To The Democratic Voters of the 32nd
Senatorial District:
/ hereby announce myself as can
didate for the State Senate from the
district composed of the counties OF
Caroline, Hanover and King William.
subject to the Democratic primary 10
be held September 7, 1911, and re-
spectfully solicit your votes and sup
port. a..
IL elected to represent you in the
State Senate, | viii favor just control
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.
TINE TABLE No. Is.

Connections at Fredericksburg with r.. y. ~
K. X. and Maryland, Delaware and Virgins Rail
way Co At Orange with Southern X. r. and
Chesapeake 4 Ohio X. r.
NOTICE-These tables show the time az which
trains may be expected 10 arrive at depart
from the several stations. tire the II departure.
arrivals and Connections ar not guaranteed. they
are proposed.
The only line 10 the ChanceIiorsyilIe and wilder.
ness Battleields
Eastern Standard Time. Stations marked r
flag stops.
N. MASTELLER. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
To the Voters of Aqua District, Stat

To the Voters of Aqua District, Stat
ford.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for supervisor subject to the action of
the Democratic primary to be held
Sept. the 7th, 1911. pledge myself if
nominated and elected to execute the
duties of the Office according 10 law,
assuring you that will observe special
~ that YOU shall receive full yalne 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, 1911-08-29
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 endeayor
to perform those duties TO the best of
nv ability. Respectfully,
Chas. ID. Green,
I'd Brooke, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
To The Voters of Caroline.

| announce myself a candidate for
reelection as sheriff of Caroline sub
ject to ratification by the Democratic
primary. For l6 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, 1911-08-29
Fork Union
Military Academy
FORK UNION, VIRGINIA,

FORK UNION, VIRGINIA.,
DIR. WILLIAM E. HATCHER, President
A strong preparatory school under
Christian influences. Discipline of the
highest grade under an Army Officer
detailed by the War Department. Fac
ulty unsurpassed for strength and
equipment. Location noted for health.
Thorough work in the schoOl-room.
Careful attention to details in military
duty. All phases of athletics for en-.
tertainment when work is over. All
this for $1S5. 90. For catalogue address
Z. S. LYON. Headmaster,
Fork Union, Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

Baltimore. Tappahannock-Lea Baltimore.
Pier 2. Light Street weather permitting, Friday
go pm. for North End, Mil Creek. White Stone.
lryinzton. Weems. Hlcnbeck. Burhans's Bur
toms. Urhsnna, honaskon. Whealton's. Water
View. Sharp's Tappahannock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

10 The Voters OF Spotsylyania CO..
Fellow at the solicitation
OF many friends. ! hereby announce
myself a candidate for the Office OF
Commissioner OF Revenue for Liv-
ingston District, in this county. and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port. Should it be your pleasure
to elect me to this office. shall be
grateful and promise to reward your
confidence by faithful discharge OF
the duties.
Very respectfully,
w. c. Hicks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

of railroads and other corporations, and
fair taxation of same; promotion OF
agriculture; practical education; good
roads and the advancement Of tenn
perance.
T. ID. COGHILL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Very respectfully.
4. A. largest.

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, 1911-08-29
WY ItoTt'1I uIIJi
w. G.. Hicks.
To the Voters Of spotsyivanIa coun-

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for treasurer OF the county OF
spotsylyania at the election next
fall, subject to any action taken
by the Democratic party OF the
county. Respectfully.
j. W. Massey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
CANDIDATES CARDS
SpOtSylvania

To the voters of Spotsylyania Co:
Fellow-citizens: At the request
Of friends | hereby announce myself
"A candidate for Commissioner of
Revenue for CORTLAND District. sub
ject to the Democratic primary to
be held Sept Z. Should It be your
pleasure to elect me to said office.
| hope by n faithful and impartial
discharge of the duties pertaining
TO said office TO give satisfaction to
all
Respectfully,
NnHpu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
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. 18th,
1911. Soliciting your suffrage, l
am
Yours respectfully,
II urLaoEoY Dorrv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29

To the voters Of Caroline county:
! hereby announce myself candidate
for the office Of sheriff of Caroline
county, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary, and pledge my best efforts II
elected to discharge the duties of the
office. Respectfully.
I'd NJ. l.. Taylor.