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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
FELDEN. VA Aug.

FELDEN, Va, Aug, rs, 'g9.
Editor Hcrald.-The young ladies of
this neighborhood gave delightful,
old fashioned, all day picnic last FRI
day in the grove at Lanes Chapel.
Both young and old attended and with
plenty Of girls, boys. lemonade, water
melons, and magnificent dinner being
provided everybody declared that they
had "a real good time.n There was
not only a good crowd from this neigh
borhood but wagon loads from Wor-
sham, Meherrin and Tredway.
Most Of the crowed stayed TO the
lecture at s o'clock that night given by
Rev. Hugh White the missionary from
China. He gave a very interesting
and enjoyable lecture on -Four Years
Of China Life
There will be Children's Day az NJ
Pleasant on the 18th, a. M, and a lee
ture by Mr.. John owen, Of Mehernn,
in the p. m.
Mr. Dabney Lee, of brakes Branch,
has been spending several days in this
this week.
Rev. w T. Walker, who is visiting
Mr. Robert Stokes, preached very fine
sermon at Lanes Chapel Sunday even
ing, after which he conducted "Ali--
sionary Rally
We are feeling the results of the
hurricane in the south. 1t is hoped
that we have had "our share"
a good many Of our neighborhood
folks will attend the association at
Keysville next week. r. T. Il.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
Death of Mrs. Lee.

Mrs. ;. v Lee died on Friday morn
ing last at twenty minutes past 10
O'Clock, aged 20 years. She had been
in failing health for some months, and
the terrible shock sustained in the loss
of her only child, Mr.. L. b. Lee, whose
death occurred two weeks before, so
saddened and bereaved her that the
end of her own life is thought % have
been FASTENED.
Mrs Lee was a sister Of Mr.. G. w.
Blanton, Of Farmvile, and the widow
Of Mr. William Lee, of Cumberland.
A very large concourse Of people fol-
lowed her remains to Old Cumberland
Presbyterian church, Of which she was
a member. After the funeral services
by Rev. DR.. Harding, assisted by Rev.
T. Men. Simpson and Rev Mr.. Davis,
the remains were deposited in a grave
made by the side Of her son. In the
church and at the open grave a quar-
tctte of voices rendered soft, sweet and
appropriate selections from the church
hymnal. They were Miss Mamie
Skinner, Mrs. j. l.. Hart Mr.. :. p.
Nanderslice and G. G.. Fleming, with
Prof. Cridlln at the organ.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

Every member ofthe Board of Super
visors was present last Friday when
its regular monthly meeting was held.
The batch Of bills against the county
that were allowed for this month
amounted toonly sos rs
On motion a. \. Haskins and +. l..
Dupuy were appointed commissioners
to let the contract for necessary repairs
10 upper Bush river bridge.
II. NJ. Burton, w. II. Hubbard and
w d. NJ. Stokes were appointed COM
missioners to examine into the ex-
pediency Of lowering the above named
bridge and TO determine how much
the bridge shall be let down.
II. NJ. Burton was authorized to con-
tract for necessary repairs 10 middle
Briery bridge.
The contract for building a bridge
across Bush river between Mrs. Sam
mons and W. NJ GiIliam's lands was
awarded to Peter Neal at sos.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
ALL FOR MARTIN.
Democratic Primary Endorses the Jun
Tor Senator tor Reelection


Pursuant to the call made by Distrc
Chairman Dr. W. r. Anderson, Ga,
Democrats Of the Farmville district
met Tuesday night in the COURTEOUS,
and elected delegates to the Senatorial
Convention which meets next We'd
ncsday al Amelia courthouse, and also
delegates to the county legislative con-
vention which meets here next Mon
day
Mr.. w. II. Thackston was called to
the chair Tuesday night owing 10 the
laleness of DR.. Auderson's arrival.
Business had proceeded but short
time, however, when DR.. Anderson en-
tered the courthouse, and Mr.. Thack-
ston vacated the chair for him. The
first business was the election of five
delegates to the Amelia courthouse
convention. They were selected as
follows: Messrs r. NJ. Burton, j. l..
Cobb, l.. J. Nerser, J \. Scott and j.
~ Crute.
Delegates TO the legislative conven-
ton were then nominated and unani-
mously elected as follows: w. II.
Thackston, r. d. Miller, G.. f. Cox,
DIR. R. NJ Bidgood and J. l.. Hart.
Delegates to both conventions were
empowered to name their own alter
mates, and IN the event that delegate
or his alternate cannot attend then
his vote shall be east by proxy.
The following resolutions were offer
ed by Judge Crute and unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, l. That we the Democrats
of Farmville district in convention as
semJled heartily endorse Virginia's
Junior Senator, Hon. Thos. 5. Martin,
and hereby call upon our Senator and
Representative who are to be nominal
ed on 23rd and DIST inst to vote for and
do all in their power to secure his
election to the United States Senate a.
successor to himself.
2 We pledge our hearty support to
Hon. a. ID. Watkins and Mr.. J. J.
Owen for the offices of State Senator
and House Of Delegates respectively
and instruct our delegates 10 cast the
vote Of this district for them.
Judge II. W. Flournoy was called
upon for a speech and responded in
most excellent argument for the candi-
dacy of Senator Thos. 5. Martin for re-
election to the United States Senate.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
Tho IIlgh HrIdgc-

Editor HerQid:-The world has its
seven wonders, Prince Edward one
the High Bridge ] can remember
when il was building years and years
ago, and 10 has always been a mystery
to me thaI it was built at all. Why
Farmville could not have been reached
without crossing the AppomattoX none
but an engineer will ever know. When
il was originally constructed it was
said to be the highest bridge Of its
length in the country. Its length is
1853 feet and height ll6. Until 1870
its superstructure was Of wood. In
that year, Gen. Malone being presi-
dent of the road, it gave place to iron,
and this in turn in 1856, was followed
by another iron structure "up-to-daten
in every particular. And by the way
this new structure was put in position
without any interruption to travel.
/ remember during that time 10 have
crossed il i'm company with Captain
Mckinney, when there was a sudden
letting down Of our car, and he said:
"But that am already as gray as one
can well be, this experience would
make me So" The sensation was far
from pleasant
In 1866, Mr. w. A. Foreman enter
ed upon the discharge Of his duty as
gurd Of the bridge, and with the ex-
cepton Of two years when he was alb
sent on account of III health, h. has
been dong that work since, and is now
"a active as ever He tells me that
during the days of the wooden bridge
he was kept constantly fighting fire,
and that 10 was not unusual 20 have as
many as six or seven fires going at the
same time This condition was inn
proved with the introduction ofiron for
the first time, and is very much better
now. He has been walking that dizzy
height so long that he says he prefers
it to "s0lid ground 1t is well that
some one can walk IT, confess
wouldn't do it with the prospect Of
meetiuga train, for its original cost.
was curious enough TO ask him
how long those brick piers would live,
and who would tell when they were
weakening. learned from him that
the brick were pronounced to be a.
good rs ever and that with occasional
pointing they ought to last Oh for
ever, that is as much Of the forever a.
we are concerned with. The pointing
process has been gone through with
twice since he has been there, aud the
bridge is thoroughly we'll guarded, and
regularly inspected by experts.
1t gives renewed confidence to one
who examines the bridge in person,
and who knows just how we'll it Is
cared for lNQUIsITIvE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

An accident far from the ordinary
occurred on last Friday to Mr. W j..
ellis, son Of our townsman, Mr. J. w..
ellis.
Mr.. J. 5. Nunnally on returning
from a hunt extracted the cartridges
from his rifle and dropped them into
his coat pocket A short time after
that he filled his pipe and began smok-
ing. Soon afterwards Mr. ellis bor-
rowed the pipe to light a cigarette and
had made not more than two pufls
when a cartridge which had been an
consciously mixed with Mr. Nunual-
ly's tobacco and with it placed in the
pipe exploded. The pipe was uuin-
jured bu the ball struck Mr. ellis lip
aud tore way piece Of the skin, while
the powder burned his face. II was q
narrow esc'De for Mr.. Oils, and we
doubf not Pre- will hereafter seek The
gift of "a match rather than the loan Of
a lighted pipe when fire is needed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

Warren Wall the fourteen-year-1ld
son Of Nlr. aud Mrs II. r. Wall. met
with q serious accident ON the afar-
noon of the 10th inst. He was wheel
ing around on the race track when a
negro boy also riding bicycle ran into
his wheel with terrific force. THE
negro's wheel was demolished and
young Wall knocked into unconscious
ness i'm which condition he remained
for many hours. Dr. Anderson minis
tered TO the little fellow and we are
very glad to report that at last accounts
the patient was considered out of all
danger.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
Resolutions.


FARMvILLE, Va, August 9th, 1899.
Alta regular meeting Of the Sunday
School Of the farmville Methodist
church, held this day, committee
having been appointed TO present suit
able resolutions ina regard TO the death
of our brother, and for so many years
beloved superintendent Of this school,
III. c. Paulett, who departed this life at
Clifton Forge ON the morning of July
29th. 1899 while in his weakness he
was making an effort 90 return home
to the bosom of his family and many
friends.
The said committee presented the
following resolutions which were read
and unanimously approved Where's
i'm the wisdom Of an Advise Providence
our efficient, faithful aud diligent SUI
perinlendent, Henry &. Paulett, has
been called from bis labors here to that
bright reward promised TO all the final
IN faithful, therefore,
Rcsoiued Ist-That in the death of
our brother and uperintendent, each
officer teacher, scholar, a. well as all
the families connected with this sun
day school have suffered personal
| loss.
Res0ired 2ad-That while we az a
Sunday school mourn our loss, neverthe-
less we rejoice tO believe that our loss
has been his eternal gain.
RosolUcd 9rd-rhat we prese oar
| heartfelt sympathies TO his widow and
fatherless children In this their sad
hour of bereavement, only praying
that they may be lead by The spirit as
| faithful followers of the same Savior
that he loved To- honor, until they as a
family shall again be united M that
brighter world above
Rcsolred bh-That copy Of these
resolutions be presented TO the family Of
our deceased brother, spread upon the
minutes of the Sunday school, also pub
Hshed i'm the Richmond Advocate,
Methodist Recorder and tarmvi.ie
HERALD. Aud as further evidence
Of the respect and esteem we have .li
our brother a. a faithful, efficient Lead
er and superintendent of our SUNDAY
school. as well as a correct, ithIll
member Of the church and high toned
Christian gentleman We recommend
that our Sunday school room be ape
propriately draped IN mourning iOi
thirty days.
A. W. DRrMELLER,
Miss FANNY 5. WALKER,
Mrs. n. j. DAVIS,
y. G.. SrARKE,
Il. +. BARROW,
Committee.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
The PIIkinton Cnse.

The case Of w. G.. Pilkinton, charged
with the murder Of VIM NJ. Flanagan,
came up Wednesday at POwhatan
courthouse, but was not tried, the de
termination having been reached to
postpone it until the October term of
the court. The accused will be repre-
sented by Col w. f. Wickham, Capt.
Geo. ID. Wise and Mr.. II. NJ Smith,
Jr Judge a. d. Watkins VIII represent
the commonwealth Mr. Pikinton
who has been out on bail renewed his
bond.
Judge Miller has designated Judge
Watkins to act as Commonwealth at
torney of Powhatan for the next four
years.
When Mr.. Flanagan was killed, he
had only served three days Of the four
year term to which he had just been
elected. There We're before his death
only three practicing attorneys in Pow
hatan county, himself, Judge Miller
and Mr. Pilkinton. Judge Miller be-
ing county judge, was, Of course, not
available to succeed the deceased, nor
was Mr.. Pilkinton. 1t, therefore, be-
came necessary to 90 outside. Judge
Watkins will therefore be Common
wealth's attorney Of Powhatan, he
holds a similar position in Prince Ed
ward. and will also, doubtless, be elect
ed to the State Senate.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

The ubiquitous little insect, with the
soft sounding name of mosquito, has
made ITS annual appearance i'm Lynch.
burg, bringing with it the melodIous
music for which il is noted and q bin
that seems longer sharper. and iiercer
than ever before. TO has been said
that single mosquito when feeling
well, can cause more profanity in q
few moments than man can get .or-
giveness for ina a whole year.-Lynch-
bury Nors
The only hope for our brother is to
come 10 Farmville our nights are
not "made hideous 10y their buzz or
bite.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

There is room IN this world for "Fra-
tenal Insurance The Heptasophs
Is doing just that work, and has been
doing il for Il years at minimum Of
cost. Ii is no "cure-all" remedy, but
offers protection pure and simple, "ouly
that and nothing more" We buy pro-
lection for our places, and why not
for our persons? The young man who
pays go cents month ard carries an
estate of 81 O0O is wise. "Old Line In
surance, of course is better and it costs
more. lfyou can pay the price 10y all
means take it,. But take insurance Of
some kind You can't afford 20 be
without IT, And take IL today not to-
morrow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

After the 10Th or 18th inst the Old
Dominion Art Gallery will have ii-
doors open TO visitors and patrons ON
the second floor Of the Chappell build
ing in Farmville, Va. I'm it will ba
found a display of fine ant such as has
never before been exhibited IN This
section. The Old Dominion Art Gal
lery is a Virginia enterprise composed
# peerless and capable artists whose
work cannot be identified with the
filthy "Cheap john work that portrait
agents usually handle.
We ask those who contemplate have
ing portraits painted % withhold order
ing until ce come That is all. Our
work is executed strictly by hand. AS
evidence visit our studio and see for
yourselves.
Orders will be filed M FARaIvILLE,
not Chicago or New York, hence you
are at no risk in trusting us with high
~ priced photos. We paint nothing
on the cheap line. Our artists quit
that years ago. Our work Is cheap for
the quality and the quality is the best.
We paint in oil, water color, pastel,
crayon, sepia, India ink, wax, pearl
and the combinations. We paint from
sittings, photos tintypes, daguerreo-
types, ambr0types, engravings etc.
We can make alterations IL the hair,
clothing and pose. I'm conclusion we
wish TO say that we trust that the peo-
pie of Farmyille. Prince Edward and
adjoining counties will pair0nize us 90
the extent of our merits and also trust
that We are making no mistake ln
permanently locating among you. Our
gallery is of the highest order and
responsibility and none need feel re-
luctant i'm visiting il.
THE OLD DOMINION ART GALLERY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

Union services were held at the
Presbyterian church Sunday night and
Rev. Mr. Simpson preached the -er-
mon. 1t was an'earnest appeal TO
Christians for better living, so much
better to be beautiful in the sight Of
God and man.
The next service viii be held at the
Methodist church, next sunday night,
when Dr. Harding will preach.
Miss Susie Morton sang solo in exc
quisite style, which was greatly enjoyed
10y the audience.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

Why not bridge Sycamore Bottom
just ~ has been done in the Bunal,
bottoms near Famviile?
That hedge row, ringing the farm o
Mr. $ II. Bliss, is not only "a thing oil
beauty but Of utility as we'll Why
not have an our farms hedged about .
Rail timber is scarce, barbed wire is
dangerous, but against the hedge moth
ing can be said
Not only are the roadways Of the
county greatly improved but the hills
have been shorn of much Of their steep
ness. There is immense boundary in
the county adapted to sheep raising,
and yet not hoof on it. This ought
not 10 be- Sheep meat is too good to
be high and hard TO get
The best watermelon grown i'm the
county, so far as we know, was raised
10y Mr. Willie Garden on his farm near
Prospect. 1t was long, shapely, crisp,
juicy and sweet No one ever failed TO
enjoy a good watermelon, and no one
was ever made sick by eating one.
Much of the tobacco we have seen
will be ready for the knife the last Of
this month. Some Oft is late, but just
now has the "hustle" ON, and the own
ers are expecting big things.
Quantities Of timber are still being
shipped from Prospect. Most of il to
Mr.. G.. NJ. Robson to be converted
into pillow handles. This branch OF his
business is already large and steadily
growing The man who takes the
raw material of forest or Of field and
converts it into something more valu-
able, is beneiactor just as is the farmer
who makes two blades of grass grow
where only one grew before.
Fox hunters are on the war path al
ready in some portions of the county
This is to many men the noblest Of all
diversions. Keeping hound dogs is an
unmitigated nuisance, but listening to
the music they make in full chase is
real luxury.
The work horses Of the county are in
fairly good condition. Oxen are not a.
much used as I'm former days. Those
still wearing the yoke are patient and !
good pullers.
With substantial driveway from
the Appomattox t. the Paulett factory, !
Farmvile will be more inviting to |
many of our country cousins in the |
winter time
Many Of our farmers are abuudanty |
supplied with ice. No farmer should |
be without this great luxury in health,
and unfailing friend in times Of sick
ness.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

everything that is worth reckoning as
success in this world. And ho bass
down one broad principle for their
guidance in spending money upon
themselyes-the wealth that takes the
manhood from man, that makes him
hard and heartless towards others, that
makes virtue commodity, that gives
false ideas Of superiority, that pipes
heedlessly while Others suffer; such
wealth is a crime aud against 70 there
shall arise enyyings and hatreds until
the needs Of the poor become threats,
and the threats acts, and I'm the acts a
social reir0gression whose blame shall
lie at the door Of the rich.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

Il THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIR
4 CUT COURT OF the county OF Prince
Edward on the 2g.h day OF July, lsoe:
W. D. Gilman
Against
Geo. W. B0okers admir- ct all, Defendants.
The object OF this suit Is 10 require the adj
mlnisirator 90 render an account and 10 sub
Iect the real and personal estate OF said Geo.
~. Booker % the payment OF his debts.
And au afldayit having been made and
filed that the defendants, Jno. X. Booker and
and layInia Jdell are no, residents Of the
State OF Virginia, 30 Is ordered that they do
appear here within fifteen days after due
publication hereof and do what may be
necessary tO protect their Interest IA this
suit.
And DO Us further ordered that a copy here
Of Zoe published once week for four weeks
in the farmvillo HERALD, and that "a copy
Dee posted at the 'front.' door Of the court house
of This county on the first day Of the next
term OF Che County Court.
A cOpy-leste:
W. b. rHACKsrON, Clerk.
watkins a. Watkins, p. Il. aug. 1T.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

Mr.. Geo r. Davis, a Buckingham
boy. who for several years has been
employed as express messenger be-
tween Washington and Atlanta, was
arrested i'm Washington on Wednes-
day charged with attempting the life
Of ArtLar B'umgarten. For some
time valuaU.o packages have been ri
fed while O. route from Washington
south. and a Pinkerton detective ar
rested Davis The latter was taken TO
the -uperinteudeuts Office and idsnti-
fed by Baumearten as the express
messenger who bought an express
company seal from him. When con-
fronted and accused. Davis said be val
ued his character more than any mans
life. and pulling his pistol he fred iou
shots i'm rapid succession. One struck
the man who had accused him Of 0uy
ing company seal, but he was moi
seriously hurt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
Death i.l,,le UirI.

Annie, thc four-yesr-old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs NJ = Feldman, died about
midnight of Monday last. She wa.
sick but "a few days, and her death was
unexpected. The little one was taken
suddenly helpless and speeches ON
the day before, and the best attention
of parents and the ministrations of
skilled physicians failed 10 relieve her.
Accompanied by the sorrowing parents
the remains were taken ON the early
morning train Tuesday to Baltimore
for interment.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18
Gay German.

The german given Wednesday night
at the Randolph Hotel was a pleasant
affair. it was gracefully led by Mr.
VI. c. Judd, who introduced a number
of figures that We're new and pretty.
Among those who participated were
Miss Matte Cunningham with Mr.. W..
G. Agnew, Miss Sallie Cunningham,
of Richmond, with Mr.. +. w Venable,
Miss louie Morton with Mr.. J H..
Bugg, Miss Emilia Bartkowski with
Mr. +. II. Richardson, Miss Roberta
Berkeley with Mr W. J. ellis, Miss
Aovie Saulsman with Mr.. w. II. Ouey,
Mis- Gena Saulsman with Mr.. H. f..
Watkins, Miss Lizzie Wicker with Mr.
II. J. Brock, Mrs. Johnson with Nh.
V. ID. Nenabe, Miss Spencer with Mr..
j. l.. Lancaster, Miss Netue Morton
with Sir. Walker Scott Miss Anna
Hurd with Mr.. VI. G. Judd. The stays
we're Messrs. ~. n. Cunningham and
r. j. Mckinney.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-18

Charlottesville Progrtss.|
Oppoe every movement that is start
ed for uew enterprises or local improve
menis. Innovations are dangerous.
What was good enough for the last
generation ought to satisfy this one
and the next. Just grumble.
Never praise your town, IFS public
men or leading citizens. In fact. never
have a good word for anyone. They
might hear of il and become pulled up
with pride. Only crticise.
Don't patronize home merchants.
Everything is much better aud cheaper
that comes from the North. Advise
your neighb0rs 20 send away from
home for what they want. You have
done your part when you sell your
produce at home. Keepon grumbling.
Never pay anything to the churches.
or any charitable organization. 1t is
much cheaper to lind fault with the
preachers and TO point out the mis-
takes of those people who are always
"botherng you for money for thous-
and and one different objects" Pose
as a martyr.
Dom palntorimproye your property,
but make some spiteful remarks about
your neighb0rs whenever they begin to
put on airs" 1t may really be an
evidence of prosperity, and, besides,
these Improvements make your proper
81 look shabby Just whine.
When you meet a stranger, tell him
about the excessive taxation the lack
of public spirit, the bad streets the I'M
healthy climate, the unprogressive city
officials, the clannishness Of the people
tell him everything necessary to dis
courage him from making a lengthy
stay Here is where you can put in
your best ticks Assume a truthful
air. do not appear to take any pleas
ure in these sad recitals Lie regret
fully.
Finally, don't patronize your home
paper There are others larger and
much better, aud they keep you posted
about special bargains. If the home
paper succeeded it might help the local
and encourage a larger cir
Gle Of readers TO spend their money at
home. IL costs nothing to borrow it.
Just stand Oft and criticise.