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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
HART, THE LAUGH KING.
"Ihe Crowned Monarch Of Mirth, Mer-
riment and Mystery.

1890 -
All who have attended the perform
ances Of DR.. Stanley Warde Hart, hyp
notist and thought reader, at tn,
Opera House, have been highly en-,
tertained and amused.
Or. Hart started sensation here
Monday by putting young man to
sleep in the store window of Mr.. J. A
Armistead, where he slumbered peace
fully for part Of two days and one
night, without food or water.
On the following evening Tuesday,
DIR. Hart performed feat known as
the postoffice test, complicated and
difficult experiment in thought read
ing. A committee of four gentlemen,
Dr. Winston, Messrs. l.. j. Verser,
Geo. e. Cox and j A. Armistead, wrote
name on slip of paper, sealed it in
an envelope and placed the envelope in
lock box at the postoflice The key
was then carried some distance and
hid under rock in front of the factory
of Messrs. w. p. Gillian q Co. The
committee returned to the store on
Main street in which DR.. Hart was
waiting. DR.. Hart was then heavily
blind folded, took one of the gentlemen
by the hand, and proceeded at rapid
pace over the route directed in the
thought Of his committee to the key,
then to the postoflice. Opening the
lock box he took out the letter and
went to the store of DR.. Winston and
dellsered the letter to Mr.. Pattie, to
whom ii was addressed on the inside,
and also pronounced his name.
Tuesday night the sleeping man was
removed to the Opera House, where he
was awakened before the audience,
none the worse for his long sleep.
AT the Opera House Tuesday night a
young man was suspended by the head
and feet between the backs of two
chairs, and five men sat on him, max
ing an aggregate weight of 500 pounds
A hat pin was put through the arm Of
a subject without producing blood or
pain.
The local subjects were put through
almost every conceivable funny antic.
They were made to dream they were
fighting fleas, driving horses, fishing,
fruit, throwing dice, sailing
in balloon, etc.
1t may or not be that all the subjects
on the stage were hypnotized, but if
not, the feigning Of any one Of the sub
jects will not be taken in disparage-
ment Of DR.. Harris ability as an ac-
wonderful hypnotist and
thought reader.
DR.. Hart will give one more per-
formance tonight, Friday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Held For Murder.

Aunie Miller, wife of Jacob Miller,
whose body was found last week in
the woods near Rice Depot; Sam Rice
and Fernando Goode, all colo ed, are in
Jail under suspicion Of being the muir
derers, or accomplices. They have
been subjected to rigid examination by
Commonwealth Attorney Watkins,
and there is strong suspicion that they
have knowledge of the crime. 1t is
believed from the evidence that Miller
was shot on the 2nd day Of November.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Mr.. II. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county. ~ Y, says: "Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy X the b Il
medicine have ever used. 1t is fine
childreu's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure.u When given a. soon as
the child becomes hOarse, or even after
the cloupy cough has developed, it viii
prevent the attack This should he
borne in mind and bottle Of the Cough
Remedy kept at hand ready fol- instant
use as soon as these symptoms appear.
For sale by Shorter q Terry, Darling
ton Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
How to Pay FarmviIle'5 Indebtedness.

To fine everybody at least two dollars
for going upon the platform or nearer
the train than the line of Main street
running from the corner Of the passen-
ger depot to the crossing Of the rail-
road, unless they have other business
than that of simply sight seeing. This
is law; enforce it and the town will
soon be "bloated bond holder" And
if the law is not to be enforced repeal
it. Law delied without hurt begets
lawlessness.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
POllard-(iarnett.

An interesting marriage was sOlem-
nized at Smyrna church, Buckingham
county, last Tuesday. The contracting
parties were Mr. Novel A. Pollard aud
Miss Fannie p. Garnett.
The church was prettily decorated
for the occasion. Mr.. b. Nj. Cox acted
as master of ceremonies while Mrs. G.
NJ. Pollard presided at the organ. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. n.
II. Robertson.
AT the hour appointed, 4 o'clock, the
bridal party reached the church and
preceded by the ushers, Messrs. John
Garrett and Jno. Gillian, moved to
the altar as follows: Miss jamie May
Crute and Mr.. Joseph l.. Jones; Miss
Mamie Gillian aud Mr.. Joseph w.
Garnett; Miss Edith Pollard and Mr..
Herbert Steger; Miss Helen Baldwin
and Mr. II. II. Gillian; Miss Annie
Garnett and Mr.. Van Gillian; Miss
Rosa Garnett and Mr.. James Crute;
Miss Lizzie Baldwin and Mr.. +. 5.
Garnet; Miss Pettis Crute and Mr..
Monroe Johns; Miss Courtney Cox and
Mr. +. &. Garrett; Miss Susie Garnett
and Mr.. Leon Pollard.
After the ceremony the entire party
repaired to the home Of Mr.. ID. h. Pol
lard father Of the groom) where a
royal supper was served in true old
Virginia style. The visitors from
Farmvile were Judge and Mrs Crute,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stokes, and Mr.
md Al - WaIfar Gnrnaif
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Cures Blood Poison.

Cure guaranteed Of the worst case 10y
taking four to sixteen bottles of b. b.
B Botanic Blood Balm. Have you
aches in bones or joints, ulcers, erup-
lions, scrofula, sore mouth, mucous
bitches, rhumatlsm, offensive catarrh,
falling hair, fostering eating sores, can
Ger, Unprecedented spots? Then b. b.
b. will heal every sore, make the blood
pure aud rich, and stop every ache. b.
B. B. tested thirty years and cures
especially the deep-seated old cases.
Druggists 81. Trial treatment free by
writing Blood Balm Company, Atlanta,
ia Medical advice given free 10y ex-
perIs on blood poison. Write today for
advice and trial treatment.
The quickest way to convince man
Is TO agree with him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Spread Like Mildare.

When things are "the best" they be-
come "the best selling" Abraham
Hare. a leading druggist, of Belleville,
O. writes: Electric Bitters are the
best selling bitters | have handled in
% years. You know why? Mos I dis
eases begin in disorders of stomach
liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, purfies the blood, strengthens
ibe nerves, hence cures multltudes OF
malsdies. 1t builds up the entire sys-
tenn. Puts new life and vigOr into any
weak, sickly, rundown man or woman.
Price 50 cents. Sold by White u Co.,
Druggists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

FIVE FORKS, Va, Dec, II, 1900.
Editor Herdid:-Since this is our
first contribution, we would like for it
to be considered a Christmas gift to
the Farmville HERALD, and in return
you will greatly favor US by delivering
the following letters to Santa Claus:
DEAR SANTA CLAUS:
You must besure to come here Christ
mas. Don't think | am going to sit
up late Xmas night for | am not. |
will go to bed just as soon as | can. If
you can, | would like book-not "a
high one for | want you to give some
one else present. want a book be-
cause have read everything in the
house, and besides / want to read some
Of your new ones. | saw in the paper
your picture taken going around in an
automobile. Have you sold your REIN
deer? am sorry for / would like to
hear the sleigh bells ring. ] hope you
will live long time yet.
Your little friend,
CATHERINE REED SELDEN.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Wonderful People.

BE sure and visit the Little Corinne
Gypsy village, now located on Main
street, opposite Norfolk 4 Western
depot. comprising Prof. lola, Nine.
Mizrah and Little C0rinne. These
Wonderful People have made fortune
telling a study for years, and the pow
er to read your life is surprising. The
palm of your hand read for 10 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

My DEAR SANTA CLAUS:
| will write to you to tell you to
bring me new doll because my old
one got broken and a new sled too.
When you come down the chimney,
don't let your pack fall, and don't you
fall either Ifyou do the pretty things
will turn up. Must put out the fire?
If you wish it, instead Of putting out
the fire, will set a tub of water beside
the fire place, and if you get burnt,
you can jump in it. Well, l must
close. Your little girl,
SARAH HARRIS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

among the tens Of thousands who
n aS used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
Vuy ior colds and la grippe during the
past few years, To our knowledge, not a
~ sr'usie case has resulted in pneumonia.
iuos. Whitfield * Co., 240 Wabash
as'ehue, Chicago. one of the most prom
'ueht retail druggists in that city, in
speaking Of this, says: ave recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
~ Ia grippe in many cases, As it not
ouly gives prompt and complete re-
livery, but also cOunteracts any ten
Uency Of la grippe to result in pneu-
THolia." For sale by Shorter q Terry,
Darlington Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
AppeaI For Our Monument.

Editor Herdid.- With your kind per-
mission, would like, through the col
umns Of your paper, to again call the
attention Of our people, both Of town
and county, to the present condition Of
our monument fund. am satisfied that
many of our friends are not aware Of
the fact that we are yet three hundred
dollars in debt for same. And that
those who have given Of their means
would like to know how ii has been
applied, and that those who have not
responded to our former appeals for
help, would, after seeing statement,
come forward and assist us out of our
difficulty | wish in this to make a
statement as to cost Of monument, how
1
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

"For two years all efforts to cure Ec-
zema in the palms Of my hands failed T"
writes Editor II. \. Lester, Of Syracuse,
Kan, "tnen | was wholly cured by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.n It's the
worlds best for Eruptions, Sores and
all skin diseases. Only 25c at White &
Co.'s.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

on&lion was highly enjoyed. At 20
O'Clock the supper was served by Ms.
Ineo Carter and Mrs. Glenn Cru g.
Everything in the way Of meats, cal IS
ana creams was plentiful on the table.
Dancing was kept Us until , O'Clock a.
IN. We expected the editor of the
HERALD 10 be with Us.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

H. would quickly leave you, if you used
u Mugs New Life Pills. Thousands
y, sufferers have proved their matchless
Tieii1 Tor Sick aud Nervous Headaches.
lucy make pure blood and build up
iouf health. Only p cents. Money
C S1cA u not cured. Sold by White x
Co., Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
WANTED.

\ good reliable farmer and manae r.
with or without family, to work "A
shares. Good team furnished. To tie
right man most excellent chance.
JOHN {. RICHARDSON.
Farmyille, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Many persons have had the exper-
fence OF Mr.. Peter Sherman, Of North
Slratiord, n. H., who says, "For wears
l suffered torture from chronic indiges-
ton, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made
well man Of me-" II dlgests what
you eat and is certain cure for dys-
pepsia aud every form Of stomach
rouble. 1t gives relief at once even IN
the worst eases, and can't help but do
you good. Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Now is the time when croup and
lung troubles prove rapidly fatal. The
only harmless remedy that produces
immediate results is One Minute Cough
Cure. 1t is very pleasant to take and
can be relied upon to quickly cure
coughs, colds and all lung diseases. IL
will prevent consumption. Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

When the stomach is tired out il
must have rest, but we can't live
without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
"dlgests what you eat" so that you can
eat all the good food YOU want while il
Is restoring the digestive organs 10
health. II Is the only preparation that
digests all kinds of food. Winston
Drug 20
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

o,rs.-About year ago, having
p sa 10 20 on "a hunting trip l iound
nSsf unable TO raise my arm nto von i, store e
aS.S y, n Won could help me out, as ala
ale a. to he disappointed. You sold me
Do. Ha 1s so,r "Dixie Nerve and Bone Linz
aolAssv mich used freely. rubbing Vigor-
mems nth il that night, and 1 was most
ol.s shlv surprised. when getting up the
limo M morning. 10 find the rheumatism, en-
1r.y cured and my arm pei.iectiy VEL %
sm glad TO say / have hau no re'uin VI
Il ,.aS ne above to friend suffering the
wv ,gsv and he tried your "DiNie Nerve
sa5 Rome Liniment' and was as specify
80 Very truly,
eliel' j. THOMPSON BROWN.
large bottle 25 cents; small bot'ie ID Genus
a, Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

,,,nsnenily with Dr. David's Liver Pills.
fSsr enre Constipation, BiliOusness, lndi-
,ssiion and an stomach and Liver Troubles.
ihe, act mild, pleasant ana eihciehI fOr
sais hv Winston Drug co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
DEAR SANTA CLAUS:
SARAH HARRIS

DEAR oANlA OIAlS.
Xmas is nearly here, and l will have
a big time. You must bring me and
little brother lot Of good things, and
pop-crackers. We love to get up soon
and crack nuts on the hearth. ] will
be good boy till you come.
Your little friend,
w ArnrP Srauvr DVEPTpN
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Help is needed at once when a per-
sons life is in danger. A neglected
cough or cold may soon become serious
ana should be stopped at once. One
Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
coughs and colds and the worst casas
OF Group, bronchitis, grippe and other
lhroat and lung troubles. Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Cheap Water.

Persons interested in having water
brought from their springs by wire ard
bucket, will do well to write
j. W. OYLER,
Farmville, Va.
A system comparatively inexpensive.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Meeting of Public SchoO. Teachers.

There will be held at Farmville, in
the public school building, on Satur-
day, the 22nd, at IL o'clock, meeting
of teachers of the white public schools
of Prince Edward, for the purpose OF
efiecting a county organization and
selecting a delegate to attend the
meeting of the Estate League in
Richmond, to be held December p 20.
DeWitts Little Early Risers are
dainty little pills, but they never fail to
cleanse the liver, remove instructions
and invigorate the system. Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

when you need a soothing and heal
,us ai'llseptic application for any pur-
P9se, Use the original DeWitt's Witch
nalsl oalve, welt known cure for
plles and skin diseases. 1t heals sores
without leaving a scar. Beware of
0ouh'eIieits. Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

mas. The wood pile, ice pond, forage
Tor the winter aud blowing for another
crop absorb their attention.
Town sausage is good but country
sausage Is better. Eggs are deplorably
scarce. a lady told me the other day
that though she was feeding 50 hens
only one was laying. 1t may be that
this Is a strike against the exorbitant
demands Of Christmas often won
der that the turkeys don't run away
from Thanksgiving. On THE Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Paulett & Paulett,
Vigorous Rubbing

o,v,e Nerve and Bone Liniment Will
vim p,l'N,eootism. stiff joints. Muscles ana
cor. nl'Ip pain I'm the Back, shoulders ana
ls,ds'sbi bike Nerve and Bone Liniment Is
sls,' Family Liniment known. For sale
" ginstOn Drug co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

"Th' best way av gettin' the cork out
av bottle" said the Irish bartender,
lis to push it inn
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
The One Day Cold cure.

For colds and sore throat use Kermotts Choco-
lates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken as candy
and quickly cure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
DEAR SANTA CLAUS:
WALTER SCOTT OvERToN.

DEAR SANTA CLAUS:
/ will be glad when you come, and
bring me pretty things. 1t is so much
fun to get up Christmas morning and
see the stockings full. You have mine
to fill at home this time. You may
come as soon Us you like as | am going
to bed early. | used to stay wake to
hear your sleigh bells ring and tramp
Of the reindeer feet, but mama told me
that you would throw pop-cracker in
my face, so | learned better and went
To bed early.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Our "B0stOniOnn Shoes for men are
perfect, price s. 80 at
Fleming d Clark's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Stops the Cough
and works Off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
a cold IN one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price p cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

flemlng 4 Clark have a few more
patterns left for ladies' walking skirts
2 yards will make skirt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

The most effective little liver pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
They never grippe. Winston Drug CO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Roll Of honor for the week ending
December Is. High school: Anderson,
Adams, Farrar, Whitehead, White
side, Winston, Hooper, Wade, Wall,
Alice Paulett.
Grades:-(S) Dundee Martin, Clara
Fallwell, Anna Morris, Lillian Thomp-
son, "a Walter Barrow, Mary David
son, Virgie GOODWIN, John Overton,
Grace Walton, (6) Spencer Armistead,
Lizzie Davis, Hugh Garland, Bessie
Ethel Ligon, May Rice, Willie Web
ster, Marjorie Thompson, Lockett Wal
ton, (5) Ben Riyes Hooper, Nellie
Smith, (4) Matte Barton, Louise Gray,
Pearl Lee, l3) Thomas Webster, (2)
Pinkey Lee, Signora Thompson, Cd
Cora Lee, Elizabeth Smith, Emmett
Webster.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Tue mean man Is generous in one
Ir'pecl-he ALWAYS gives himself away
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
NOTICE.

We the undersigned having this day fo'm-
ed "A cO-partnership under the style and rm
Of II. +. Barrow & Co, for the purpose OF
doing "A commission business ana sehing
eroceries. hardware and staple dry 90 rs.
Neither party 10 said co-partnershlp j. au-
ihorized 10 use the firm name In any tr ns-
action outside OF the scope Of the above Dr. en-
toned business. -
II. +. BARROW,
q. A. DUNLOP.
Dec, r. 1900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Fleming d Clark are taking orders
for mems winter Suits and Overcoats.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

4 very desirable dwelling house.
Apply to w. I. DoYNE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Yours truly,

URA b. ELAN.
Everything bids fair for lively
Christmas. The young people are an
ticipating once more tripping on the
light fantastic toe"
Forest school will be suspended dur
ing Xmas week only to begin the new
wear with ready zeal. +. 5. 4.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
That Throhhing Headache

Inc rooster is tidy bird. He al
ways carries a comb with him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
n. c. CRUTE,
DRUGGIST.

Fine Flavoring Extracts,
Pure Spices, whole and
Faimville, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
,,0MvILLE HERALD.
spIpAY. DECEMBER 2i' 1900.

c...i.s S'rT''sIy
t5rits'"'
ossirasi'"' Sl''''y
t5as'h'a.
s..,., 7r'mg''y Paid
ersnia"' R'a''"a''g
3's'.
c..ronaso IfiaA'y
appreciated.
paUlptt & PaulNtt,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tab
leis All druggists refund the money
liithils TO cure. f. W. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

A laugh on the face is worth two in
The sleeve.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

The Sheriff can't be judged by the
company be keeps.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
RICHMOND. VA.

n,o,t look a Christmas present in
,be price mark.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
SMAp.o~

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Quinine Tablets
The remedy thai cures n cold fn one day
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

HERALD and World only $3.50.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
My DEAR SANTA CLAUS:

CATHERINE REED SELDEN.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-01-30
RESULTS I'M A DEADLOCK.
First Meeting of Joint Scale Committee
of Miners and Operators.

First Meeting of Joint Scale Committee
of Miners and Operators.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. a6.-The first
meeting of the joint scale committee of
the United Mine Workers of America
and the Interstate Operators associa-
ton resulted in a deadlock. The first
demand of the miners was for mine
run, which the operators declined to
entertain.
The 70 Iowa operators who came with
the expectation of being seated in the
joint conference, left for their homes
yesterday. While some of them ex-
pressed disappointment, operators who
remain here believe they are pleased
with the acUion and We're really indif-
ferent as to whether they entered the
competitive field. In the course of a
short time the operators will meet the
miners of that state at Des Moines and
it is believed the denial of admission to
the competitive field will be of great
service to the operators when the mat
ter of scale comes up for consideration.