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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
A Good woman Gone.

The freed spirit of Mrs. Mary +.
Vaughan which for many years was
held to earth 10y a frail body, the sub
iect of many aches and infrmities,
winged its way heavenward on Tues
day morning, December 18th. Her
remains were laid away in the family
burying ground in Nottoway county
on Thursday evening by goodly COM
pany of neighbors and loving friends,
Rev. Mr.. Baughan officiating.
A large family circle, husband, sis
tiers, sons, daughters aud grand child
rem are inspired by the hope Of a
glorious resurrection, to live cOnsecrat-
ed lives, that there may be a blissful
reunion in Heaven.
Mrs. Vaughan's life had its lessons.
She was long in the school Of affection
here before the day came for her pro-
motion to the wider view and larger
scope of knowledge in the spirit world.
Since early life she has been a con-
sistent, consecrated member of the
Methodist church, and while disease
sometimes dimmed the clearness of
her perfect faith in the loving Savior,
she was such believer in prayer that
her hope would soon triumph and her
placid, calm face $50 remarkably beau
tiful in death would give evidence of
her perfect trust.
Never was mother so loved aud
watched over. Devoted sons were ever
coming back to the home to show
sympathy and minister to her needs,
and more than all loving daughters
with wonderful tact and devotion have
literally given their lives for years past
to bring light and JOY into her strange
w clouded and suffering life.
May the God Of all comfort keep in
his holy watch care all who loved this
sainted child Of His. W.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

while talking pleasantly To ole Of bis
family relating some humorous incl.
dent, there Wa, pause, silence. The
call had come; the silver cord had be u
loosed, and his spirit had returned 10
the God who gave it,
To those who make this prepare
ton it matters not when the call comes,
whether at eve or at midnight, or at
cpck-crOwing, or in the morning. il
matters not how it comes, whether
suddenly or after long warning. Such
an one can always feel and say, III is
well with my SOUL"
The Richmond Dispatch says: Dr.
lhackstOn was well known in Rich
mond, and his death causes very gen
eral regret here, especially among the
old soldiers. "He was true Virginian
and fine man, said an eX-C0nfeder.
last night. 81 well remember" he
continued, "that just after the surreu-
der / was invited to Dr. Thackst0n's
house and given splendid supper
When | had finished the meal Or
IhackstOn said to me: Now, 20 uut.
my friend, and bring in a dozen sol
diers, and let us give them something !
to eat OfcOurse / had no difficulty |
IN finding the dozen hungry men, and I
they enjoyed DR.. Thackston's hospi
tally as much as had done. He was
an elegant gentleman"
An unusually large procession fol-
lowed the remains to our cemetery,
among them number Of colored
friends, and there "dust to dust, ashes
TO ashes" were said over the honored
dead, whose evening of life had been
as bright aud cloudless as that perfect
December afternoon on which he was
buried.
The following gentlemen acted as
Actiye-B. NJ. Cox, W.
+. Blanton, E. c. Wltse, II. c. Crute,
DR.. j. NJ. Hamlet and w. II. Rich
lrdson. Honorary-W. G. Venable,
Dr. p. Winston, X. 5. Paulett, Chas.
Bugg, r. NJ. Burton, Dr.. r. NJ. Bid
good, DR.. Robert Frazer, b. l.. Ander-
,on, &. NJ Walker, DR.. j. l.. White,
Dr.. l.. NJ. Cowardin and w. p. Gill
lam.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Last Friday, the sth, was rourna
ment Day at Five Forks, aud neye
did December know day brighter
with sunshine or more radiant Will
all that contributes To make perfect
day.
by two p. m "A large crowd bad
gathered To witness the fitting and
soon thereafter 20 gallant knights had
received their charge and were earn
estly engaged in spirited rivalry for the
coveted honors. The young Virgin
ians were splendid specimens Of physi-
cal manhood and the riding was sim
ply superb.
The knights were: Willie Crute.
Silver Sword; Emmet Womack, Rough
Rider; Locket Womack, No Practice:
John Crute, Wild West; Norvell Crute.
National Colors; Leslie Dillon, bar.
lington Heights; Wash. st. John. No
Hope; Cabel Carter, Texas Cow Boy:
Joe Allen, Night 4 Last; Cell Harris.
Five Forks; Lennard Carwiles, Golden
Horse Shoe; Arthur Allen, lndiner-
ence; Ernie Hunt, Night Of Future;
Hamlet Allen, No Sweetheart 20 Crown:
>. Gillian, Hixburg, j. J. Franklin,
Piluce Edward; NJ. }. Clark. Elon:
Luther Carwiles, Taro; Ernest Ros-er,
Vienna; Walter Payne, Pamplius.
After an exciting contest the follow
ing knights were pronounced yictors:
Mr.. Emmett Womack, Knighto Of Rough
Rider, won the high privilege Of crown
ing the queen, and Miss Pattie Seden
wore the crown. Mr.. Willie Crute.
Knight Of Silver Sword, won the Ist
maid Of honor. Mr. J. J. Franklin,
Knight Of Prince Edward, the 2nd.
and Mr. Leslie Dillon, Knight of Oar
lington Heights. the 3rd, and the young
ladies sharing the honors were Miss
Annie {. Franklin, Miss Matte Crute
and Miss Belle Shorter.
The coronation took place on the |
field Of contest and the supper and |
ball followed at the home Of Mr.. Glenn |
Crute, nearby. The lower floor of the |
house had been stripped Of beds and |
made ready for the dance. There was
music enough to fill all the rooms and
never did a Virginia home thrill with
Seener JOY as the young people kept
line to the strains Of fiddle, banjo and
guitar, throbbing in happy unison.
Mr.. Crute served an Old-time South
Tide supper, and the world knows moth
ng like them, while Mr.. Crute, now in
MS 18th year, remained up the entire
night, erect and cour;ly as he was fifty
ears ago, and doing the hoaors Of
lost as Nirginians Of the old school
lone can.
The Five Fork tournament was a
brilliant success from start to finish.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician. but grew worse. He told
her she WAS hopeless victim Of con-
sumption aud that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery fol Consump-
ton; she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and well, now does her own
homework and is a. well as she ever
was. Free rial bottles of this Great
Discovery at White d Co.'s Drug Store,
large bottles 80 cents and Sl.00.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
Christmas Holiday Rates. Is99-I90O, via
southern Railway.

On account Of the above the South
err Railway will sell tickets between
points on its lines and connections east
of the Mississippi and south Of the
Potomac rivers at rate of one and one
third first class fares for the round-trip,
selling dates December y, %, "a, Is;
also December 80 and 3lst and January
LIST, 1900 Tickets will also be on sale
for students and teachers of schools
and colleges December 18th to 2lst
inclusive, at above rates, upon presen-
tation. Final limit of all tickets JAM
nary 4th. 1860
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
Religious Notes.

Rt Rev. \. NJ. Randolph, ID. d.,
Bishop of the Diocese Of Southern Vir-
giuia, will administer the rite Of con-
firmation at Johns Memorial EpiscD-
pail church, on Monday, 18th, al 7:3O
p. m.
The Rev. Mr.. Capers, rector Of Johns
memorial, viii leave on Saturday for
Blackstone, to preach the conservation
sermon at the conservation Of the
Episcopal church there, which cere-
mony will take place sunday, 18th.
Mr.. Capers will return with Bishop
Randolph on the noon train Mond ay
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
The following accounts against the
own We're read and ordered 10 be paid:

~
-. .DfHns repairing picks,..-......... 20
Barrow a COwan, burying pauper,.... 900
harrow Coal Co, Goa. ..........-.......... 100
farmNiiie Mfg Co, lumber, &c ,-......... II 20
After long discussion of the matter
the Farnvile Commercial Company
was permitted to sewer from It's new
building neal the depot to Grocers
branch. The carrying of the motion
allowing this was opposed by Messrs.
Davidson, Gillian and Farrar. The
rest of the council present voted for it.
DR.. Winston was given the privilege
of the floor and made statement
touching the danger of smallpox
There had already been one clear case
of the dreadful disease in the commun-
ity and striciest precautionary meas
ures should be laid to prevent the
possibility of its spreading. The one
case referred to 10y the doctor was that
of a three weeks. old colored child,
whose parents reside on the corpora
ton line. The infant died Sunday,
and at this time there is not case of
the disease in Farmville
The council left the matter entirely
to the discretion of the Sanitary Com
mittee aud the mayor
a lengthy petition was presented the
council askidg that wagon bridge be
erected across Grocer's branch near he
livery stable The petition was grant
ed. the cost Of the bridge not to exceed
500.
On motion Of Mr. Davidson, report
having been made by Mr.. Farrar that
it is unsafe, Mr.. T. J. Davis will be re-
quired to substitute a metal roof for
the present shinge roof on the store
house occupied by Messrs. Cobb x Co.
BY far the most important matter of
public concern passed upon by the
council Tuesday night. was the raising
Of the tax levy. 1t has long been seen
that this undesirable step would be-
come a necessity to make "buckle and
tongue" meet. The sergeant's report
OF collections this December showed an
increase of four or five hundred dollars,
yet the treasurer reported more than
81 200 behind the amount in hand |
twelve months ago. This deficiency |
is due to improvements made IN the
.tr.ofu ftrrft,tr flto most yaQr
On motion Of Mr.. Davidson the tax
levy to be laid ia February was in
creased 20 cents on the one hundred |
dollars fog the specific purpose Of pay
ing for the macadam road now IN |
cour- OF construction.
Mr.. Wicker, superintendent electric /
light, gave lengthy talk on the con-
dition of the plant and its workings.
He attributed the poor lights, some
times complained of, in part to deiec-
tive globes used. He made several
to the council, one
Of which was the purchase Of another
dynamo for incandescent purposes.
The increased demand for lights would
seem TO justify this step.
The Fox Hunters Club asked that
their tax on dogs be laid at $40 per
anuum whether the pack contains one
or twenty hounds. The number OF
dog owned 10y the club so varies dur
ing the year that this seemed but just,
and was accordingly granted.
The mayor appointed Messrs. Gill
liam Wall and Bugg aud As associate
DR.. Winston, to draft appropriate reso-
lutions touching the death of DR..
IhackstOn.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, LIVER,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. II
You want these qualities and the success
they bring, use DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They deyelop every power OF
brain and body. Only 2jc at White &
Co 5 drug sore.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
ADDITIONAL lax LEVY.

Town Councils December Meeting
Its Resolutions.
Those present at the council meeting
tuesday night We're Mayor Blanlon
presiding; Councilmen Chas. Bugg. "
+. Gillian, A. +. Calle, f.. L. Morris
W. +. Davidson, j. b. Farar Ell.
Erambert, Ii f. Wall, DIR. Anderson.
The sergeant made most gratifying
report of collections. They were by
several hundred dollars more than ever
before. Following il the report:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

We invite you to call and examine
our stock. 1t is the largest and most
complete We have had for several years,
and we are quite sure we can please
you in Christmas Gift, whether you
want 10 spend Five Cents or Ten Dol
lars. Come and see
CRCTE x BUGG. FarmviIIe. Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Short days, long evenings. This
means more time for reading, writing,
working and amusement. viii your
eyes stand il with comfort? Consult
w. +. Blanton, optician, next door to
Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
Roll Of Honor.

Month ending Dec. II, 49, Miss
Mary b. Daniel, teacher, Cumberland
county:
John Anderson, Harrell Armstrong,
Mamie Ransom.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Judge Watkins will serve on the fol-
lowing committees Of the Senate;
Courts Of Justice; Roads and Internal
Navigation; Public Institutions and
Education, aud Chairman of Commit
tee To examine the Office Of Register of
Land Office.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Have you visited the new jewelry
store? Don't fail 20 call there before
Your holiday selections are made. Next
door 20 Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

The Declaration Of Independence was
a thrilling summons to life. 1t was the
beginning of things and not fruition.
Its power was great to arouse, but not
sufficient to sustain. The constitution
was the instrument needed to give the
new life a possible perpetuity. The
Declaration could not even stand the
strain Of its own success. The consti-
tuition has withstOod the expansion
aud change and readjustment OF
century and is still virIle. Father
Washington il the one above all othe rs
to credit for this great lasting nation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

To he bound hand and foot for years
bv the chains of disease is the worst
form Of slavery. George ID. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such
"A slave was made free. He saws: my
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over IN bed
alone. After using two bottles OF
Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able TO do her own work. u
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is gOdsend
to weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only %
cents. Sold by White Il Co., Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
Roll of Honor.

Month No. 3, Abilene school, Miss
5. b. Dickinson, Principal; Miss Viz
gnia McGehee, Assistant:
Boys-Charles Anderson, Goodman
Anderson, Robert Bell, Buford Daniel,
EggestOn Daniel, Henry Pettus, Geo,
Bell.
Girls-Nolia Bagby, Sarah Goode,
Mary Shelton, Estelle Price, Susie
Price, Lila McGebee, Sallie Yeaman,
Pearl Yeaman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Don't forget TO buy your boy Tricy-
Gle or Wagon of Doyne.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

An exchange tells its readers how TO
"mind their p's" in the following
paragraph: Persons who patronize
papers should pay promptly, for the
pecuniary prospects Of the press have
peculiar power in pressing forward
public prosperity. If the printer Is
paid promptly, and his pocketbook
kept plethora 10y prompt paying pat
rons he puts his pen to the paper in
peace, his paragraphs are more point
ed. he paints his pictures Of passing
events in more pleasing colors and the
perusal of his paper is a pleasure to
the people. Paste this piece Of pro
verbal philosophy in some place where
AL can perceive it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Latest novelties in silver and gold at
Hlanton's next door 70 Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Blanton's new jewelry store next
door to Planters Bank Is the best place
to get Xmas presents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

$50 ruf. constipation Forever.
Take Caseilets Candy Cathnrtic. lOc or CSC.
II C. &. G. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

The treasurer made The following re-
port:
by balance ON hand last reports 2l5 a.
received from sergeant. ................ 3,lZs 0g
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Watch, clock and jewelry repairing
a speciality. ". T. Blantou, next door
to Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

The newest, the neatest and the most
Of all Christmas gifts are
10 he seen in the jewelry store OF w.
T. Blanton, next to Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
n NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF

IL THE PLANTERS BANK OF FARM.
Vile 40 larmylle, i'm the Commonwealth OF
Virginia. at the close Of business, Deem
Der Znd. 1892. made 10 the Auditor OF Public
Accounts of the Commonwealth OF virginia.
RESOURCES.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Finally, however, his labor was not
in vain, the agony of his soul was re-
garded and the constitutional conven-
ton became fact to materialize his
faith that this nation was not to be-
come the laughing-stock of the govern
ment from which it had broken away.
For four mouths Washington presided
over the convention, watching every
move and influencing every act. His
labor was incessant-presiding every
day from four TO seven hours, and
working between whites to shape the
thought or purpose of those who were
there with him. Had the nation been
flesh of his flesh, aud bone of his bone,
his feeling could not have been more
paternal toward it,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

stafeof virginia. County Of Prince Edward,ss:
r. n. a.. Nenable Cashier OF the above
named bank do sOemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief
W. q. VENABLE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
l., ,f neceluber, Isgg ID. 4. ELAN,
''' Notary Public.
CORRECl-Attest:
J. VI. CRUTE,
en-. WALKER, Directors'
n. II. BAkRow.l
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15
Present Day Thoughts.

Wa-hingion's Great Title:-It de.
nights people to speak of him as the
rather Of His Country. The title il
merely ianciful unless We limit the pc.
rlod OF his life to which the term ia
applied. His impulsive youth certain.
" an not entitle him to it. His farm.
ing career merely ranked him high as
al agficulturist. His generalsbip
paced him among the greatest OF the
great warriors Of the world. But in
none Of these was fatherhood The
period when such term of affection
applied to him with its fullest, deepest
meaning was from 1888 to 1889, when
no war was being waged. The war
had ended and with infinite relief the
gfay-halred enfeebled man allowed his
narrowing responsibilities to slip from
MS shoulders. Others were like him
only too glad TO rest back with a sigh
'f comfort as though the thing sought
had been found aud the thing desired
had come to pass.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-15

Washington was the first TO wake I'D
to the clear understanding that the
revolution had failed to cement the
thirteen colonies into oneness of aim
ana OF governmental theory. We find
IN no other correspondence Of that time
any such breadth of vision or depth OF
ieeilng as were in the letters of Wash
lngton. Constantly, in all directions.
ne was sending out to others his seed
thoughts of what ought to BEEN
deavorlng to arouse them and finally
succeeding He saw that the eight
years OF travail had resulted in scarcely
the feeOlest sign Of national life. His
soul became wrapped up in the absorb
ing purpose Of nurturiug that feeble
life into strength. Then was he
Father AT times he became abso-
lutely respondent over the serious
condition Of affairs, as when he ex-
at is well that Greene (Gen-
eral Greene) is dead, so that be should
know none of these things"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
THEY ALL GOT IN.
How the Animals Managed to Get
Admitted to the show.


1t appears that one idle day the frog.
the duck, the lamb and the skunk started
forth together to visit the show. Just
what sort of show it was the chronicler
doesn't state. Anyway, it was some
thing that the queerly assorted quartet
was anxious to attend, and they hoped
and waddled and gamboled and trotted
toward the Dig canvas inclosure with
delightful thIobs of anticipation.
Finally they reached the doortender,
the frog leading the line.
Well, the frog had a greenback and
passed right in.
The duck had bill and followed the
frog.
The lamb had four quarters and fol-
lowed the frog and the duck.
But the unfortunate skunk was left
on the outside. He had only scent.
and that was bad. Naturally he turned
away, feeling pretty blue. AS he was
slowly going back over the hill he met
a hoop snake rolling along at a lively
rate toward the show. The skunk greet
ed him. but the snake did not stop.
Don't interrupt me. " he cried over
his shoulder. I've got TO do turn.
and I'm little late." and he rolled
along.
At the top of the hill the skunk no.
ticed another old friend approaching. 1t
was the sardine.
"Hellol" cried the sardine. whats
the matter?'
So the skunk told him.
Il can guess how you feel about it, "
said the sardine sympathetically. 81
belong to the smelt family myself. But.
say. old fellow. you come right back
and go in with me-I've got a box.
And the skunk and the sardine went
back together Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
A Queer Ohio River Fish.

Not many persons know what a
spoonbill is. but all those who do know
that every spring this fish is the espe-
cial prey of Shippingport fishermen.
who catch them IN great numbers be-
low the falls.
The spoonbill is probably the largest
fish that swims the Ohio river. He Is
anywhere from n foot long to six feet.
but also half of him is bill. The bill Is
spoon shaped, but is single one. The
lower lip is short. the bill being used
much like aspade- The spoonbill has
no ecales. but is covered with a tough
hide Altogether he is an uncanny OBJ
ject and far from a delicacy in appear
ance. He is also called by some ''shovel-
nose cat.
Every spring spoonbills in schools
visit the falls of the Ohio. 1t Is tradi-
tion that they come up all the way
from the gulf of Mexico every spring TO
spawn at the falls, but more credit is
given the theory that they live scat
tered in the river right along and only
congregate in the spawning season.
Louisville Ccurier-Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Unsuspected Energy.

''Law me, but I'm jes plum beat out
frum runnin cross lots, but then / seed
Mis- Green headin this way; an so 1
jes' seq. 'Marthy Potts, don't you give
tibet miserable ole gossip Their satisfac
ton NV tellin Mis- Brown Their news
fust. an dropped my bakin an rushed
right over here. You remember that
lopsided. snag toothed Hiram Medders,
what went TO Their city las month, or
ruther he had to &C, fer he wus SO
o-nery an shiftless nobody in town
would put up with him? Well, what
do you Think He hadn't been in ther
city a week before he got in Their way
Nv street car. gittin both legs broke
an centrally Jared up, an doggoned if
he didn't have seven thousan dollars
given him fer it'll Jes' Think Made
seven thousan dollars an him only in
Their city a week. Laws a.massyi An
we said he'd never amount to anythinl'
San Francisco Examiner