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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
Buckingham Breyities.

SHEPPARDs, VA, March 20, 1900.
Editor Herdld:-Mr. Charles g.
Baughan was quite painfully hurt last
week. He was helping TO load large
log on a wagon when the skids broke
and the log rolled down on him, pin
ming him to the ground. He was
rescued from his unpleasant position
and doctor sent for. 1t is thought
that his wounds are not serious al
though quite painful.
Camm Pattes son, who shot and killed
r. w. Smith, was tried at our last
county court and acquitted on the
grounds Of self-defence.
There seems to be a good deal Of
erroneous ideas in regard to the COM
missioner of valuation law, but on the
whole there is not a. much objection
to it as one would have expected.
However, as the matter is in the courts
any discussion Of it would be prema-
ture
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Miss Bette Spencer died on We'd
nesday afternoon, at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. II. r. Hooper, after a brief
illness of pneumonia.
Her life was an unseliish one, given
largely to the comfort and pleasure Of
others. She had lived in different Sec
tons and many homes of Virginia, and
wherever she had gone she had carried
the sunshine of cheerful spirit, the
loyalty of loving heart and the con-
secration of an earnest Christian.
"Well done good and faithful servant
The funeral occurred yesterday az
ternoon from the home in which she
died
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
Free Of Charge.

Any adult suffering from a cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles of any nature, who
will call at II. G. Crute's, will be pre-
sented with sample bottle Of Boschee's
German Syrup, free of charge. Only
one bottle given TO one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as BOschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions Of bottles
wee given away, and your druggists
will tell you its success was marvellous.
1t is really the only Throat and Lung
Remedy generally endorsed by physi-
cans. One ~ cent b ottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
Democratic Mass Meeting.

A meeting Of the Democrats Of the
town was held in the courthouse last
Friday night. The object of the meet
ing was stated to be the election Of a
Chairman to succeed DR.. r. NJ. Bid
good, who recently removed to Peters
burg to live, also to name a time and
place aud method Of holding the pri-
mary election for the nomination Of
candidates for mayor and town council
men.
On motion of Mr.. J. l.. Hart, Mr.. 5.
P. Vanderslice was unanimously chosen
as the successor Of DR.. Bidgood, and
the following gentlemen were elected
as execu,ive-committeemen: Messrs.
J. w. Ouey, Dr. Peter Winston, Chas.
Bugg, l.. J. Nerser and DR.. w. +.
Anderson.
BY a set Of resolutions offered by Mr..
;. W. Paulett, Jr., April 3rd, 1900,
was set A. the day for the primary, and
the rules governing the Walton cleo
ton law shall be observed in this
primary. AS to hours Of conducting
the primary, the naming Of judges,
DC, the same rules a. have heretofore
obtained in our primaries will be adj
hered to-
Mr.. J. l.. Hart was appointed to pre-
pare the primary ticket, and all costs
incident to the conduct Of the election
are to be met by the candidates for the
office Of Mayor
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

In its write up of the Wood Lawn
Normal Institute, in Carroll county,
the Hillsville paper pays a high but
deserving compliment to Miss Laura
Anderson, of Farmville. Among other
pleasant illusions it says:
THE music instructor and assistant,
Miss Laura NJ. Anderson, of Bowling
Green Female Seminary, is a lady Of
rare talents, tact and ability as teach
er, and Wood Lawn is to be congratu-
lated, and the Professor too, in secur-
ing her services.
1.-THE Normars great success is due
to the services Of such noble instruc-
tors as Miss Anderson and Professor
Worrell.r
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

The largest fire ever known in Meher-
rim begun Monday morning about
half past o'clock. 1t was noticed
first on the southwest side Of Dr. G. p.
Capps's drug store and Office. \ strong
southwest wind caused the flames to
spread rapidly, and the following
buildings (all frame) were totally de-
stroyed within three hours: Store and
office Of DIR. c. p. Capps, loss $500, in
surauce SiOO; Planters Tobacco Ware
house, owned aud used by Parkinson
d Lash, loss $500, insurance 800; store
of l.. b. Parkinson, loss 81 200, insur-
ance $1,000; store of f. w Dickinson,
loss 5000, insurance 1000. There
was no insurance on stock which was
partially saved; loss about 1000. The
origin of the fire is as yet unknown.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

This impressive story Of the time of
Nero was well told OF the stage of our
Opera House on Wednesday G, ening
before a small but highly appreciative
audience. We can imagine that the
performance would thrill with interest
when we'll sustained by proper stage
appointments. The company brought
with them full supply Of such furnish
ings, but they could not be made 70 fit
our stage proportions. The story has
been generally read and by no one
without interest, and while the charge
Of "sacriligious," "blasphemous," DC,
has been hurled against its author and
those who undertook to dramatic it,
when Poppoea is made to say that
christians are happier dying than
the wife of Nero living" she tells a
truth the world would do well to
know.
The acting was above criticism, and
let US hope that the Lords prayer was
spoken reverently.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
Death Of an Old Physician.
MEHERRIN. VA. March

MEHERRIN, VA, March 49,
DIR. Henry A. Vaughan died this
morning at o'clock, in the Saith year
Of his age. The deceased was perhaps
the Oldest practicing physician in Vir-
ginia, he having visited some of his
patients within the past ten days. He
was also one of the most popular doc
tors and Christian gentlemen in this
county, and in his death this village
and vicinity sustained an irreparable
loss. DR.. Vaughan leaves two daugh-
ters and one son-Mrs. w. II. Ewing,
Mrs. Ii. T. Booker, and Mr.. w. Love
Vaughan, evangelist.
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NOTICE TO ALL.

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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Enthusiasm ran high at a meeting o
citizens Of our town, which was helC
AT the Courthouse on Monday night
aud of which Mr.. >. p. Vanderslic,
was president and Mr. j. l.. Hart was
secretary.
The question of holding Fair next
fall was promptly and unanimously
decided in the affirmative, and then
the following committee, Messrs. w.
+. Gillian, Ii. +. Barrow. 5. p Van
derslce. ;. w. Watkins, r. Martin,
w. II. Richardson and DR.. Winston.
who will report at an adjourned meet
ing, to be held at the same place on
Monday night, the 2nd of April, was
appointed to consider the whole sub
Ject, as to name, officers, time of hold.
ing the Fair, &c, &c, and make re-.
port
On taking the chair Mr.. Vanderslice
made forcible plea for this section of
Virginia, and after the business had
been transacted, interesting and stir
ring remarks were made by DR.. Wins
ton, Mr.. Bugg aud others on the gen.
eral good of the town and community,
In which cooperation was commend
ed and criticism" was severely con-
demned.
Veteran dob" Miller raised the
"kebel yell" as he pointed propheti-
cally and hopefully to the unwilling
of the monument during Fair week,
aud the old time fire flashed from his
eye as in imagination he waved the
tattefed but stainless banner at the
head of the advancing and loyal column
formed To do honor to the gallant dead.
1t was red letter" evening in
Farmvilie's history, and we feel now as
we did then, "it was good to be there"
The committee. as before stated, will
report on the evening Of the 2nd, and
in the meantime will no doubt be glad
To receive suggestions from their fellow
tOwnsmen Mr.. Vanderslice well-said
that this is Farmville's work and not
that Of any individual or clique, and
Farmville expects every man to do his
duty. Nor will the work be confined
To Farmville. Prince Edward and sis
ter counties will be invited to share in
the labors and the triumphs. Farmer
and merchant, landowner and laborer,
men who work tobacco and men who
buy and sell tobacco will unite to make
the occasion memorable, worthy the
section and the people who live in it,
while woman will add the grace and
charm Of her presence, and the pro-
ducts Of her skill and industry.
We will read about the Paris Expo
sition and will attend Richmond's
Street Fair in May, but Farmville's
pet, aud may it be Farmville's pride,
will be and is now the Fair of the fall
Of 1900.
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

President -MIss RUBIE NENABLE.
Corresponding secretary-MIss LOUIE
MORRIS.
Recording secretary-MIss PEARL VEN
ABLE.
Treasurer-MRs. w. p. RICHARDSON.
OBJECT.
"To plan and carry forward measures
which, with the blessing Of God, will result
in the promotion Of total abstinence, and
the extinction Of the liquor traffic"
The meeting of the Y's was held in
the Y. NJ c. A. rooms on Tuesday af-
tern0on, March 20, at o'clock. The
attendance was very encouraging, but
we would be so glad to see all of the
members present at the meetings.
Devotional exercises were conducted,
and then there was great deal Of bu-
siness for discussion. The flower mis-
sion department is doing some good
work. We hope to entertain the hon
orary members soon.
QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION.
Why were you not present at the
last meeting Of the Y's?
Where is your white ribbon? Do
you not know that it is a little sermon
in itself?
Girls, what are you doing to check
intemperance?
Do your friends know that you are
in favor Of temperance
Do you subscribe to the "Union Sig
naln or "The Virginia Call? ?"
NOTES
70 save the beer barrels, they are
now being made with aluminium
Innings. What is needed is such a
patent continuance for the beer-drink-
er's stomach.
About 81 400 100000 are wasted an
nually in this country upon strong
drink.
The saloons in this country would
stretch in an unbroken line from New
York to Chicago.
The letters Y. w. G. T. L. present
picture of the origin, history and aim
Of the society. 1t Is the building NJ
an ideal, bringing about Of the time
"when our sons are as plants fully
grown in their youth, and our dangh-
tiers a. corner stones polished after the
siniltude Of a palace"
A terrible drama: Act l. Before the
bar of saloon. Act H. Before the bar
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
August Flower.

at is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, that in my travels in all
parts of the world, for the last ten
years, have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipa-
ton. find for tourists and statesmen,
or for persons filling office positions,
where headaches and general bad feel
ings from irregular habits exist, that
Green's August Flower is a grand
remedy. 1t does not injure the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for
sour stomachs and indigestion" Sam
pie bottles free at II. &. Crute's.
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

The Democratic District Committee
have decided upon Petersburg as the
place, and March 18th a. the day, for
holding the convention to nominate a
candidate for Congress to succeed the
late Sydney p. Epes. There will be
three candidates before the convention
Major +. Il. Lassiier, Of Petersburg;
Judge l.. ID. Narrell, Of Greensville,
and Robert Turubull, Of Brunswick.
This convention will also nominate "a
candidate for the election in Novem-
her.
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COniedcrit y Roads-Wich are In Buck
ingham With Apologies Ia Nasby.)


ingham With Apologies 10 Nasby.l
Mister EdHr.-Bill and me tub
another trip to Farmsvllle last week
and KNOWN as how you always likes
10 hear from our part Of the country
ri tell you a few things. Well, its d
fac, Mister Editur. that once upon a
time ther was 800 niger majority in
Buckingham, but they is in hopeless
minority now, for Us poor white folks
where amt abul to do our own work
can't git a niger to work for nothin',
never seed sech change They amt
here, aud can't be hired. Why if the
dimecratic lawmakers had er had a.
much i0resite as they has hlndsite they
wouldn't er passed no Walton law for
Buckingham, cause faint needed. And
the farms is growed up scandalous.
Iner amt but a few places where you
kin see the houses from the public
road and them few is most hid in
sass fras bushes an pines. Bout 18th
of the cultured fraternity en- sorority too
is in East Orange, New Jersey, an Is
the young white men is gone some
where OF nuther. Buckingham county
minds me Of Watkins pas incubator.
Well to pass on we found the roads a
sight better in Prince Edward then
they is in Buckingham. There is
several reasons for this, but the name
reason is there don't nobody work the
roads in Buckingham. We jest set
around and chaw tobacco an cuss
about the mud
When we got to Farmsville we adj
mired them fine new houses much aud
Bill he lowed that one house on name
street was with more Ell every ole
house in Buckingham from the bridge
ter our house and further too.
Us farmers is thinking about qui tin
raisin' tobarco and goin to buyin it
tho the lord only knows where we
gwine ter berry the money ter buy it
with.
Well, agin, We heerd about the lokle
option lection in FarmsvlIe and as
how 81 men voted dry. Bill was
powerful astonshed at that and that
night as We was alyin on one o. them
soft trucks in the Planters warehouse,
Bill, he says: "Say, they must er been
right smart new corners to Farmsvill |
sence we was hear befO," and asst him |
chow come so?n And he chawed |
away on er twist of lizard-tale tobarco,
what George Carter give him, and he
says s0rter thoughtful: "Well them
81 votes must er been casted by new
corners, for you and me has met pretty
much the whole poperlation o. Farms
Vile at one time an another in Joe
is ter say the mail
barring the preachers"
says I; "Bill does you reclect what
Ran Tucker ulster say bout Bucking-
hom brandy? Bill larfed harty and
say- Eyes iudeedy he says as how he
was fond OF our sort er brandy cause
he didn't taste no tax in it," But fur
n Bill are conserved eff ther was a
barrel o. tax in every barrel o. brandy
believe he'd drink it.
Mister Editur, you must be tired Of
this letter and so will quit. | was
goin to say something bout the legis-
allure but Bill and me both has
whole lot o. frens in the legislature
and all I'll say is we is mighty glad to
near they has come home, for we had
ong site more laws already than emmy
If Us obeyed and now we've got new
ot Of EN- to study over.
lourn &c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

We wish for you a prosperous year,
and for ourselves share of your pat
rOnage.
Prompt attention and safe insurance
guaranteed.
PAULETI & PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Mr.. ]. L. Lilly, a prominent citizen Of
Hannibal. Mo. lately had a wonderful
deliyerance from a frightful death. In
telling of it he says: Il was taken with
typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. l was so
weak couldn't even sit up in bed. Moth
Ing helped me. / expected to soon die of
Consumption, when heard Of DR.. King s
New Discovery One bottle gave great
relief. / continued 10 use it. and now
am well and strong l can't say too much
In its praise This marvellous medi-
cine is The surest aud quickest cure in
the world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble Regular sizes 80 cents and
800 Trial bottle free at White q Co >:
Drug Store; every bottle guaranteed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Humiliating blood diseases can De cured.
This Is not a theory, IL is a fact. Cures are
being made every day, though they are not
made In day. The reason why so many
been so often induced to try impossible REM
edies. The man who says that blood dis
ease can be cured by local application or
operation Is fraud. There is but one way:
the blood must be purified. When that is
done the disease disappears. The best puri-
fer is Davld's Sasaparila. Ii does the work
when others fail. For sale by Winston q
Gray.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
Volcanic EruDsiOnS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
OF JOY. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cure
Them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers Bois, Felons, Corns, Warts,
Cuts, Bruises. Burns, Scalds. Chapped
Hands, ChiIblains. Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Ouly % cts box Cure guaranteed
Sold by White & Co., Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
List Your Lands.

Persons having lands for sale would
do well to lisE them with the Farmyille
Farm Agency which will do the adj
vertising free Of cost to owners. For
further information address the agency
by letter or apply in person at HERALD
office.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

We have for sale one Of the most
desirable farms in the Farmville Dis
trict. 1t contains more than 500 acres,
but can be divided into four farms,
with dwelling, barns, &c, on each.
Here is an opportunity for young men
whc are renting. Apply to
The FARNvILLE FARM AGENCY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
FarmYiIle Tobacco Market.

ARCANUM, VA, Mar, 20, 1900.
Four members of Mr.. w. B. Spen-
GERS family are down with measles,
ana also Julia, daughter of Mr.. r. H..
Payne of this place.
Mr.. James ID. Carter is much i'm
proved in health.
Mr.. Miller Steger, Of Amherst, visit
ed his parents last week; he reports the
Farmville tobacco market ahead of the
Lynchburg market. II. OF b.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

A farm Of 256 acres near Hampden-
sidney. Well fenced and improve
ments up-tO-date. Most desirable home
ir persons with children to educate.
Apply to
FARMvILLE FARM AGENCY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

May the year nineteen hundred
prove good one for you. Please re-
member we sell insurance that iDsures.
PAULETT d PAULETr.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
DOM C0uRh.

There Is no better way to get rid OF your
temper than by keeping it," says an ex-
change. Some people seem to think that
lhey can get rid OF a bad cough in the same
Way. Keep your cough and you will soon
md IL necessary TO keep something worse
Better invest quarter IN bottle of David 4
cough Syrup-the remedy that cures when
olherh fail.-tor saleb Winston q Gray.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

We have small dwelling house for
sale i'm the town of Farmville. Price
only S275, on easy terms of payment.
FARMvILLE FARM AGENCY.
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Attention Ladies.

We are showing pretty line Of
PIaids for Skirts, come and take look
at them. FLEMING IL CLARK.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Where did you get that tie? Why
at Fleming IL Clark's, they are the
leaders I'm neckwear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
no cure La Grippe In Two Days

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. +. w. Groves signature
on every box. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Onethird of your time is spent in
bed. Let that be comfortable. You
can make it so by buying one OF
Doyne's Felt Mattresses.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Pratts Horse, Cattle and Poultry
Food is still the leader. For sale by
II. &. CRUTE Ag't for Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
The One Day Gold 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, 1900-03-23

We can sell you tooth brush guar
anteed not to shed the bristles for 35c.
II. G. CRUTE, Druggist.
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Illuminating Blood Dt.es.e.

The best foot mat is the genuine
Huffman, for sale by w. L. Doyne.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23
Wanted /!

Two pigs about weeks old. Thrifty
fellows. X,
at HERALD Office.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. If she is weak. sickly and
all run down. she will be nervous and
irritable. If she has constipation or
kidney trouble. her impure blood will
cause pimples, blotches, skin erupuons
and a wretched complexion Electric
Biilers is the best medicine in the world
To regulate stomach. liver and kidneys
and 10 purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes. smooth, velvety skin.
fich complexion. Ii will make a good
looking. charming woman of rundown
Invalid. Only 80 cents at White Il Co. 5
Drug Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Tax payers sou Will soon be called
upon 10 vote for a council What
think you Of the following gentlemen ?
II. +. Barrow, w. +. Davidson, II +.
Wall, f. II Erambert, r. II. Paulett,
L. P. Robertson, DR.. Winston, Ed.
Wlltse aud Geo. Robson?
TAX PAYER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Our pastors were all at home and on
duty Sunday. Sunday school and
church services We're well attended
Rev. Mr.. Capers, in addition to two
services with his own people went TO
Hampden-Sidney for nights service
The music at the Presbyterian church
was greatly enlivened by the introduce
ton Of the violin, which was skillfully
played 10y Mr.. Phifer, Of Hampden-
Sidney, and charming solo by Miss
Daniel, of the Normal school.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Landreths Garden Seed. Fresh stock.
III. e. CRUTE, Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Pratts Food for Horses, Cattle and
Poultry. Kentucky Horse Tonic.
IL. &. CRUTE, Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

OF the court Act III. Before the bar
OF the prison. Act Nv. Before the bar
Of God.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-23

Fleming q Clark are showing a
beautiful line Of up tO-date colOred
| shirts.