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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
BOWLING GREEN NEWS
Bowling Green. Va, July 8

Bowling Green. Va, July 8.
Childrens Day exercises were held
at the Methodist church on last Sun
day night Notwithstanding the in
tense heat large crowd was pres
ont and the program was an excel
lent one and the children deserve a
great deal OF credit for their part
In the entertainment
Mrs. G. l.. Bullard and children
are the guests OF her mother In
Washington.
Miss Neuse, one OF the teachers at
the Seminary last year. Is spending
few days with Miss Anne White,
enroute to her home in Pennsylvan-
la.
Mrs. j. S. Lake and son. Julian,
left Wednesday for Hampton. where
they will visit relatives.
Mrs. Robt MAUI and two chill
dren of Washington. are visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs A. b. Chand-
ler
Mrs. G. l.. Reed and two children.
who have been visiting relatives In
Richmond, have returned to the
Lawn.
The Sewing Club met with Mrs. w.
w. Green on Wednesday morning
from 3 to IL In her rooms at the
Lawn.
Mrs Lee Agnew, of Washington,
Is spending this week with her
mother, Mrs. j. S. Davis.
A horse owned by DR.. c. U.
Grayatt, of Port Royal, died here
Tuesday evening. lie was driven
here by a colored man and was over
come by the heat.
Miss Blanche Coghill has re-
turned from a visit to her sister.
Mrs. w. C. Boyd, of Richmond.
DR.. Harris and wife, OF Culpeper,
are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Allen at Holly Hill.
The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
b. F. Smoot, who has been very sick
Is somewhat improved
Mrs. Myrtle Wright, who has
been spending sometime at her old
home in Louisa, has returned.
Quite a number OF our people at
tended the laying of the cornerstone
Of the Normal School in your city
on the 4th.
Miss Sallie Bullard is the guest
OF her brother, Mr.. c. l.. Bullard.
Miss Elliott, Of Philadelphia, Is
spending some time with Mr.. ]. w.
Elliott and family.
The union prayer service was held
in Bowling Green Baptist church
on Wednesday night. Quite a good
crowd I'm attendance.
Mr.. Harry Hickman, of Baltimore,
spent the 4th with his family at
the home of Mrs. White.
Mr.. Bransford Leftwich, OF Rich
mOnd, spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. CoghiH.
Mrs. Blank and two children, who
have been spending some time with
her mother. Mrs Louise Gill, at Mil
ford, returned on Monday to their
home in Richmond.
Mr. Page Sutton has gone to
Penola, where he will be the guest
OF Mrs. l.. ID. George.
Mrs. Wills and little daughter, of
Atlanta, are the guests Of MIR. r. s.
Gravatt near town. X Y. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
PRICE, 8 CENTS
METHODIST CHURCH
Union Services Held There Sunday
Night.

The usual morning services were
held at the Methodist church Sun
day Rev. JRJacobs preaching. The
quartet choir sang an effective an
them, The Lord is King" and Mr..
Jacobs preached an excellent ser
mon from the familiar incident OF
the rich young ruler as given In the
Gospel OF St. Matthew. After some
general reference 70 the purpose OF
Matthew'S Gospel. Mr.. Jacobs deyel-
oped the teaching OF this incident
the necessity Of loving God supreme
ly il one would keep all the Com
mandments.
The night service was the regular
union service, at which the four de-
nominations were represented
The special music consisted Of a
beautiful solo, Abide With Ne" by
Mrs. j. h. Proctor; a charming an
them, Savior Again TO Thy Dear
Name and a very melodlous sen
tence, Not everyone that say
eth unto me, Lord. Lord" the latter
two by the quartet choir.
The sermon was preached BY Rev.
X. Aubrey Wlllams from the te1ts
Neither do men light a candle and
put il under a bushel; but on a
candlestick, and 1t giyeth light unto
all that are In the house
The speaker then compared man
to a lamp and developed this smile
by making the three elements Of a
lamp-the lamp itself, the wick and
the oil-represent the man. the ma
terial things and the spiritual re-
spectNely.
As the oil is necessary that the
lamp may give light, 50 Gods spirit
must fill a mans life II he would
be light to others, and so glorify.
not himself, but the Father In Heay-
on. BY effective illustrations and
in the most impressive way the
speaker warned all who heard him
to keep their lives bright with Gods
spirit that others should not stumble
or fall because they have allowed
their light TO be hidden or 10 90
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
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,
n G. l. MOncuTe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
ON TOWASH|NCTON AMENDMENT LOST
Atwood Resumes Flight to
Capital.
SPENT NIGHT IN BALTIMORE
With Hamilton as Passenger the
Aviator Was Forced to Land
Yesterday by the Ex-
treme Heat.

Baltimore. July Hilary n. At
wood and Charles X. Hamilton re-
sumed their flight to Washington to-
day. They took the air at Stemmer's
Run station, eight miles from here,
and will make one more stop. at Col
lege Park.
Atwood and Hamilton left Atlantic
City yeterday and descended at Stem
mers Run station. Intense heat and
The accompanying extremely high hui
midity forced the temporary discon'
tinuatlon OF the flight after approx
mately l4S miles. with only one stop,
that at Farnhurst, Del. for gasoline.
After the stop the men came to Bal
timore by train.
The flight after leaving Farnhurst
was extremely hazardous, the ayiators
racing with trains, while their ma
chine barely passed houses, and the
two we're In momentary danger OF be-
ing pitched from their seats. Telegraph
wires also were a menace because the
men we're flying so low. while one
house was cleared by only eighteen
feet and trees often brushed the
wheels OF the machine.
Tells Of Flight
Both men we're In excellent spirits
when they appeared at a Baltimore
hotel, although tired and hungry. Al
ter a bath and breakfast. Atwood an
nounced their intention OF resuming
their flight later in the day II the
weather conditions permitted, with the
expectation OF reaching Washington
in time for dinner in the evening.
The tale Of the aerial journey, as
told by Atwood. was one Of a Sight bit
terly contested against heavy odds.
lie said.
The first part OF the flight was de-
Ilghtful. The morning air was not so
warm, but the humidity was high, and
even at first we had great deal OF
trouble in getting any speed or eleva-
ton. At no time during the flight did
we reach an elevation Of more than
250 feet"
The first and only intermediate stop
was made at Farnhurst, DEL, thirty
FIVE miles from Philadelphia. for fuel.
After a rest OF thirty minutes they
we're again In the air. Continuing, At
wood said:
Striking out along the line OF the
Pennsylvania railroad, we followed
the tracks and fought to get elevation
enough to clear the telegraph wires
Sometimes we were obliged to leave
the railroad tracks because Of the fact
that we were dangerously near the
ground. We were racing trains, too
and we could not get on the track FOL
that reason.
zone house on the line was passed
with a clearance of only eighteen fee
and the trees almost brushed the
wheels OF the machine at some points
We landed at Stemmer's Run JUS
simply because the machine was goint
to fall and would not go any furthel
under the weather conditions"
The crowds along the line Of fiigh
increased as the hours grew and al
Havre de Grace practically the entire
population turned out to cheer the
aIrmen as they passed over the town.
Soon after reaching the Pennsylva
MIA tracks an express train was pick
ed up and the aeroplane acted as
sort Of pilot all the way to Stemmer'i
Run station.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
FINED $4,000 AND PAINTS
Jules Rosenberg Pleads Guilty to un-
dervaiuinq imports.

Jules Rosenberg Pleads Guilty to un-
dervaiuing Imports.
New York, July 11.-Jules Rosen-
berg. who, with his brother. Hugo. has
been a fugitive from justice for a
year, came from Montreal unexpected
ly and appeared in the criminal
branch OF the United States circuit
court, where he pleaded guilty to I'M
dervaluing importations OF millinery
and dress goods.
Although the district attorney made
a strong plea for prison sentence,
Judge Archibald fined Rosenberg s2o,-
900 and costs amounting to $4,000.
Rosenberg tainted when he was
taken to the marshal's Office, but re-
yived Just before his counsel arrived
and paid the fine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
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. 7, 1911, and solicit
the support of my fellow citizens,
if elected to faithfully and
impartially discharge the duties Of the
office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully.
III T.. b. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Fatal Blot at Christening.

Adena, O., July 11.-With three men
shot to death, several others wounded
and death expected in one or two In
stances, the Hungarian colony in this
city is bordering on a state OF panic
following an outbreak at a christen-
ing. The trouble started over the NAM
ing OF the baby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
j27ltd

To the Citizens of Spotsylvania
. County:
Having been urged by many voters
from all parts of the county rep
resenting both parties, have decid-
ed to become a candidate for Treas
urer OF Spotsylvania county at the
general election to be held NoYem-
ber Z, 1911.
Before | became sheriff OF the
county was deputy treasurer for
many years and am familiar with
the treasurer's duties and under
stand and appreciate his responsibili
ties.
Should you see proper to bestow
this office upon me, shall appre-
ciate the honor and endeavor to dis
charge its duties to the best inter
ests of all the people. with special
favors to no party, ring or clique,
but with equal rights and justice to
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
CONGRESSMAN HELM COMING

Hon. Thos. J. Hefiin, member OF
Congress from Alabama, will address
the Teachers of the Summer Institute
and the public at the courthouse here
Friday night next
Mr.. Helm is one Of the most finished
orators in the u. s. Congress and all
who hear him will be well entertained.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the voters of Spotsylvania. county:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for election to the position of commls-
sioner of the revenue for Berkley 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, 1911-07-13
OFF FOR EUROPE

Miss Florence Rawlings left Mon
dav for Norfolk, where she VIII take
steamer for New York, and from
there will sail for Europe. She VIII
go with a party consisting OF twelve.
They will be gone six weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the voters Of Madison Magisterial
District in Caroline county: ! re-
spectfully announce myself a candidate
for the office of supervisor in Madison
District, subject TO the action Of the
Democratic Primary. and respectfully
solicit the support of the voters of that
district. Very respectfully,
Dana G. Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Stafford

To the voters OF Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk of the Circuit Court
OF Stafford county at the election TO
be held November, 1911: II elected /
will give my personal attention to
the duties OF the office and dis
charge them to the best of my abil-
ify.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
"THe EARL" IS DEAD

Mr. C. Fl. Hurkamp, OF "Boscobel." !"
lost Sunday evening one OF his raw
orite horses. THE Earl" which n ne :
had owned for some years. Inc
Earl was for several years steeple
chaser in Mr.. Hurkamp's stable, put
OF late years he was used for driv-
ing purposes. He was "a years Old
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
"The Methodist"
endorses Milan

The endorsement Of ''The Methodist" h
not 10 be had by anything Of doubtful msf-
il, but this paper stands ready to lend u,
influence for that which IL believes vln tsna
70 the betterment of humanity, spintaAiT
morally, materially or physically D r..
When such men as Reys ID. =. la's,
Horace ID. Guerrant and Others Of like high
Character give their unqualified endorse
ment 10 the physical benefits derived from
The remedy advertised on the last page o.
Of Ibis paper, we feel safe in commanding u
20 our reader.-E. @. Mosely, 10 The
Me,hodist" for September.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the Voters OF Stafford county:
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office OF sheriff oil
Stafford county at November cleo
tion and solicit your support. III
elected promise a faithful dis
charge Of the duties OF the office.
\ Respectfully.
c. N. knight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
REPAIRING BUILDING

The store occupied by J. IL. Cole
& Co. which was injured by fire Is
being repaired. The roof Will be tax
en- off, the front raised several feec
a heavy cornice put on which VIII
add greatly to the appearance OF
the store. Mr.. John W. Wroten IL
doing the work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
TO PUT WIRES IN CABLES

The Southern Bell Telephone Co. has
received seventeen tons Of cable. which
will be used in improving the system
here. The wires on some Of the streets
will be put in a cable, which will De a
great Improvement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
TAKES OVER STEEL TRUST
Man Who Assumed Charge Found suf'
ferlno From Heat.

ferlng From Heat.
New York. July 11.-Business In the
executive Offices Of the United States
Steel corporation was going along In
its accustomed complscency when
man giving his name as C. e. Piper,
OF Atlanta, Ca, walked briskly into
Chairman Gary's room and announced
that he was now in charge OF the cor
poration's affairs. He followed this
declaration by calling a meeting OF the
board Of directors.
When the executive force oyercame
It's surprise Piper was escorted from
the building and taken to Bellevue
hospital for examination. II is sup
posed he was overcome by the heat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
To the citizens of spOtsylvanIa

To the citizens OF spotsylvania
county:
| hereby announce myself can
didate for sheriff. and II 1t be your
pleasure to elect me to this impor-
tant position | 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 10
the Democratic primary. II any there
be. Yours truly.
X. NJ Waller,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mas. wrEsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS o.
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TRETHINC, with PERFRcT SUCCESS. ~
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOF1EHS the CUBS:
AI.LAYs all PAIN; CURES WIND coLIC, and
Is the best remedy Tor DIARRHGA. 40
Winsiow's Soothing Syrup" and take no osnet
kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the voters Of Caroline county: |
hereby announce myself us 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 'espectfully,
tf S. H. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
TO the Voters OF Stafford and KIM
George.

TO the Voters OF Stafford and KING
George:
At the solicitation OF many
voters both in. King George ana
Stafford, and those who are repre-
sentativts 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-
lion, subj ct to the Democratic pri-
mary to be held Sept. 7th. 1911.
II elected TO the office | VIII
discharge my duties In an efficient
and business-like way. am In raw
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-
tons
Whit ID. Peyton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
have been connected with the
clerks office OF your county for a
period Of AZ years last May IL takes
almost a life time to make a good
clerk. 1t being the only office In
the gift of the people OF the county
that takes years OF training TO
make perfect. If the people get one
they approve OF they should retain
him. II he don't meet the require
ments OF the office. the sooner they
get rid OF him the better.
In my administration OF the office
have known no party sect or creed,
but have tried to serve all As TO
my personal political convictions, a
man is not half a man. who has
none, and IL influenced by others
he becomes nothing but a creature.
/, therefore, yield mine to no one.
The experience | have had for al
most a half century | think fits
me as no other person to fill the
office to the satisfaction OF the
whole people.
hope | have not sounded my
own praises too highly. but have
stated what | believe TO be facts.
ask you to give this matter due
consideration and vote for me for
your clerk at the next November
election.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
ssIrIrs Of Shin Justified.

Madrid. July 1.-THE German con-
sui general here finds that the seizure
OF the German steamer Gemma BY the
Spanish authorities at Corcubion on
the charge that the vessel was carry
iug war material for Portuguese roy
allsts. was justified.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the voters OF Spotsylyania 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
vember 7th. 1911. | earnestly ask
the support OF the voters 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
ly 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.
NJ. II. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
To the Voters of Livingston Dis

To the voters or Livingston Dis-
trict:
At the solicitation OF friends
throughout the district | hereby
respectfully announce my candldacy
for the position of Supervisor Tor
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.
If IL 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 ap-
preaching election, am. with
desire to serve you,
Yours respectfully,
B. c. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Geo. w. Herring.

Stafford c. II. Va, June oath, 1911.
To the voters Of Stafford county:
At the request Of many friends an
nounce myself candidate for the Of
fee 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.
i27ltd w. Z. Stevens
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
At the request OF numerous
friends, ! hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office OF sheriff OF
Spotsylvania, subject. however. to
the Democratic primary, If one be
held. | promise. II elected, to dis
charge the duties of the office with
out fear or favor and according 10
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, 1911-07-13

The special train run by Richmond
Lodge Of Elks to Atlantic City passed
through this city Sunday.
There were about $50 in the crowd,
among whom were a number of ladies'.
Capt. T. McCracken went on this
train.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Stafford, Va, June 28.

To the Voters of Stafford County:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for office of commissioner Of
the Revenue for HARDWOOD and Fall
mouth district. subject to the
Democratic primary, 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, 1911-07-13
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.
X. Lee Dodd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To The Voters OF Spotsylvanla Co:
FelIow-citizens, at the solicitation
OF many friends. hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office OF
Commissioner OF Revenue for Llv-
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 a faithful discharge OF
the duties
Very respectfully.
w. G.. Hicks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

To the Voters OF Spotsylyania Coun-
ty:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for treasurer OF the county OF
Spotsylvania at 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, 1911-07-13
sudden Death Of Michigan Justice

Sudden Death OF MIchIgan Jusuce'
Auburn, N. Y, July il.-Justice OF
the Supreme Court Frank A. Hooker,
Of Lansing. Mich. died suddenly here
In the New York Central station. He
was on an auto trip, but abandoned 1t
and was to return by train.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
DEATH OF A CHILD

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs:
Harcourt R. Favill died at the home OF
its parents on Princess Anne street, OF
cholera infantum, Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13

ALL | shall strive to continue worthy
OF your confidence.
Very sincerely yours,
J. p. TURNKEY,
Sunlight. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
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-
ber 7th, 1911. II elected l 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, l am
Respectfully yours,
George Ogle Tayloe.
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
"The Baptist" Endorses
Milan.

Milan Is the name Of great medicine nov no. ,e. %
ing Manufactured In Dansllle ans .,,'s a.'s -. Ssn
sassly recommend Il 10 our friends who arc sei y.
fering with any Of the diseases u proposss "
cure. The men at the head Of me eotnPsn, o.
ufacfurin9 this medicine can be relied On Nv
JF. Hicks, In the Baptist Union