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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
Sorghum Corn.

Mr.. w. w. Jackson il enthusiastic
over the cultivation Of sorghum corn
for forage, and in this he is sustained
by a practical aud successful farmer Of
the far west. who has had large ex-
perience in this regard. They agree
that the acre can be made to grow more
Of this than any other forage, and that
ii is the RICHEST Of all such products.
Ram nor snow, nor sleet injuries it,
and you can harvest 1t with the conf.
dent assurance that you can house it
in good order.
Our farmers would do well to make
experiment on this line, and together
they may drive baled hay from our
market, and this is "consummation
most devoutly to be wished for.n
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
Prospect Pointers.

| Af't'' 4-NAf v ~ - all Is AbVAs
The old adage, "There is nothing
constant but change" has been verified
in our midst recently. The sad feature
is the fact, that the moving is from our
village, instead Of increasing our popu-
lation.
Despite the "snow arrival" prior to
the Xmas tide, causing dreadful roads
the young people kept pace with the
fashionable "Run-about.u
a quiet home wedding was solemn.
lied Xmas Eve at $50 O'Clock; the con-
tracing parties were Miss Maggie
X. Glenn, and Mr. j. Sidney Gillian.
The officiating minister was Rev. n.
II. Robertson the newly installed pas
tOI of Prospect Circuit
Mrs. ;. II. Davis, Of MOrganfield.
KY, recently visited Mrs. +. p. Davis,
going from here TO visit her sister in
New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Garden, Of Mont
gomery, Ala, spent a week at his
fathers, Supt T. J. Garden, leaving
there for Norfolk, to visit her brother.
Rev. w. r. Proctor.
Mr.. and Mrs Hopkins, of Knoxville.
Tenn, and Mrs. Robert Quarles. of
Bristol, are guests at the home Of Mr..
II. NJ. Brightwell also Mrs. f. f.
Brightwell
Mr.. Crawley Campbell who has been
quite sick, is now improving.
Mr.. J. d. Crawley, from Blackstone.
made short visit home Xmas day.
On his return, stopped over to see his
aunt, Mrs. w. VI. Duvall, Of your city.
Miss Bernice Foushee. pupil from
Blackstone Institute, spent the holiday
with her uncle, Rev. n. II. Robertson.
at same time Dr. John Walker and his |
brother, Of Lynchburg, visited their
sister, Mrs. Robertson.
Mr.. Fennel Redd, and sister. Miss
Emma Reed, of Millbank, TO the
delightful surprise Of friends visited
their cousins, Mrs. Crawley and Mrs.
Miss Margie Crawley left home.
morning Of December 9th to visit
friends in Richmond; thence to New
port News, to spend several months
With her sister, Mrs J. T. Hamlet
Miss Edith Pollard spent the Xmas
Holiday at home in Buckingham. YES.
erday returned to Prospect High
school.
Mr.. Clifford Allen, Tredway, has re-
emily purchased the Venable Mill
property and expects soon to have in
peration, saw mill, grist mill, and
he improved flour mill; the site is
'ithln a mile Of Prospect. 1
Miss Alice McCrachm aud Mr.. Straw,
Pa, were today married at the
iethodist parsonage, Rev\N. II. Rob-
-tson officiating. They lAft imme-
lately on MONDAY train fora North
IN tour.
Mr.. {. f. Glenn had the misfortune
lnday morning to be thrown from
Is horse, causing his shoulder to be g
slocated.
This entire community deeply SYM
'thize with Mrs. K. A. ellis and fam
IN their recent sad bereavement.
The neighbors and friends of Mr.. ].
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Mr.. Cleveland says be did not vote
for Mr.. Mckinley, but he does not say
who he did vote for. This one thing is
certain, whether he voted the Repub-
liean ticket or not, he by his conduct,
helped to make it successful. His sug-
gestion to return to Democratic prin-
clples is, coming as it does from an
assistant Republican, actually impu-
dent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

The movement 10 transfer the in
augural from the 4th Of March to a
later and better spring day grows in
interest. The sooner done the better.
Make il the 2nd Wednesday of May.
And, in our opinion, there is no need
Of constitutional amendment on the
subject. Washington was inaugurated
on the 3Oth Of April.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

The japanese do not christen a ship
about to launch by breaking a bottle Of
wine on her deck, but as the craft
starts down the ways a cage contain
ing four white doves will be opened,
and they are expected to fly to the four
quarters Of the compass. In this the
Japs are more sensible, and we would
do well to get touch of this eastern
civilization.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Mr. Mccormick and Col Woods are
too busy to run for the Gubernatorial
prize. a graceful and satisfactory way
Of quitting. We very much think they
know the whole thing has been fixed
up in Washington.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Great is Richmond and great are the
Richmond papers. The Dispatch and
Times, Of the lst, are life-like photo
graphs Of a years record, not only of
Nlrginia's Capital City, but Of the en-
tire commonwealth. As we gaze on
the pleasant picture we are thrilled
with new hope. "Well done" brothers.
and accept our congratulation and
thanks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Cut this out and take it to Shorter q
Terry's drug store, Darlington Heights,
and get free sample of Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets, the best
physlc. They also cure disorders of
the stomach. biliOusness and headache.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

When threatened 10y pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary, as 10 Is dangerous to DELAY.
we would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as soon as indica.
lions OF having taken cold are noticed
1t cures quickly and its early use pre-
vents consumption. Winston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
II Girdles The Glnhe.

The fame Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer
Of Cuts, COrns, Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches,
Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only
infallible Pile cure. pc a box at White
d Cos drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

The HERALD is Of the Twentieth
Century order. You can have your
printing as quickly and as cheaply
done as in any of the great centres.
Send in your orders and save express
charges.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

If troubled with a weak digestion.
6elching, sour stomach, or if you feel
dull after eating. try Chamberlain
stomach and Liver Tablets. Price *
cents. Samples free at Shorter q Terrv,s
drug store, Darlington Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

No Christmas gifts were received for
the monument. 1t was allowed TO
stand out in the cold without a greet.
ing. 1t is not too late. The debt of
$500 is unpaid. Bring in your contri-
button, little or big.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

II simple promises to pay would
only pay debts and buy things, what
glorious old world this would be anv
how. The promises of some people
will do just that, but the trouble is in
the fact that the number is so limited
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

The most soothing, healing and anti
septic application ever devised is De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t relieves AT
once and cures piles, sores, eczema and
skin diseases. Beware of limitations.
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
PauIett, Son 4 Co.,
Commission Merchants.
NOTICED

We the undersigned having this day form
ed co-partnership under the style and firm
OF II. +. Barrow Co, for the purpose OF
doing a commission business and selling
groceries, hardware and staple dry goods
Neither party to said cO-partnership Is au-
thorized TO use the firm name in any trans
action outside OF the scope of the above men,
toned business.
II. r. BARROW,
q. a. DUNLOP.
Dec, H. 1900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Messrs. Bryan and Cleveland are
pulling away at Democracy, and it
doesntmuch matter which wins. Mr.
Bryan leads the party to defeat and
when Mr.. Cleveland wins he turns if
over to the Republicans. The party
would do well to trot out new man.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

State Of Virginia. County OF Prince Edward. IS:
], w. g. Nenable, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief
W. G.. NENABLE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day Of Dec 1900. D. r. ELAN.
Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest:
Il. VI. BURTON }
2. J. DAVIS Directors
-. +. BARROW,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Three hundred acres, good improve
ments, 90 acres low grounds, well
wooded and watered. Price 81 900.
Reasonable terms. Apply to
Farmville Farm Agency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Even though nothing new should be
discovered the gathering Of the fruits
Of the nineteenth century will make
the twentieth a busy one.-BaLtimore
Sun.
But it will thrill with new discover
les, and who can foretell how busy it
will be?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
Healthy and Happy People

Are those who
the can.
mhen your lV shirks Its duty
more. 49, ~"~Ne I'LL
remedy the
ofDy
hts
nheneh tbeyonde stmate
the arn I'LL IL never
az dose
never gpes or sk and you H. s Grand medicine
THE ANDERSON DRUG CO.
stseveryw
THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL CO. St IouS NJ
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

"a stocking Of the memory with
pleasant recollections' is the way one
Of our brothers Of the quill puts it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

An English editor predicts monster
international newspaper combine, and
says the public will be better served by
it, We don't believe any such thing.
The HERALD, to do its work best, must
not lose its identity by being swallow
ed in the vortex of mighty trust.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

The governor who is elected in the
city of Washington will not be most
accentable TO the people Of Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
g MMp,~
Laxative BrOmO.Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold I'm one day
A Happy
New Year..

AT the beginning OF a New Year, and a
New Century, we desire to thank you, our
friends and customers, for your patronage
and confidence, without which we would
have been unable to build up our large BUSH
ness. We wish you all Happy and Pros
porous New Year, and solicit continuance
ofyour valued patronage.
While duly modest, we cannot help feeling
that we are in better position than any
other firm to take care OF your consign-
ments. Our senior member, who still gives
his personal attention TO Tobacco, having
been engaged in that business for half
century, has gained a knowledge and ex-
perience which only years can give. All OF
which is at your service.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
Interesting Weather Pronhets.

Mayor Blanton has in his store most
interesting and ingenious weather indi.
Gator. A man and woman standing
within doors, and when the weather
promises to be clear, the woman stems
to the front, and when clouds are
threatened she retires indoors and the
man faces the storm. Drop in and
verify the above.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Fleming d Clark are taking orders
for mems winter Suits and Overcoats.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

To advertise all lands for sale i'm this
section Of Nirginir, at our own cost
and charges.
FARMvIILE FARM AGENCY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
N Observation-Disclosures or

IL TIE PLANTERS BANK OF FARM-
vile at Farmvile. in the Commonwealth OF
Virginia, at the close OF business, Dec.
18th, 1900 made to the Auditor Of Public
Accounts OF the Commonwealth OF Virginia:
RESOTrRCES
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

A lot Of Ladies Shoes at soc a pair
at Fleming d Clafk's. Sizes, p to-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04

Try a pair of Ziegler's soft shoes for
ladies and children.
Fleming q Clark, sole agents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-01-04
Read and be Convinced.

Realizing the necessity Of buying direct manufacturers o
saving an expense of 10 to NIL
Oh calling the attention ofour friends patrons and also ~
may ee an interest III buying from FIRST HANDS lines
OF merchandise that we handling which propose make
y o. ana invite Inspection prices will undersod nv
any house in the
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28
WOMEN AND JEWELS.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that is
the order of wonans preferences.
Jewels form magnet of mighty power
to the average woman. Even that
greatest of all jewels, health, is often
ruined in the strenuous Efforts to make
or save the money to purchase them.
RI a woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem, then let her fortify her
self against the insiduous consequen ces
of coughs. COLDS and bronchial atfec-
tions by the regular use OF DR. Boschee' 5
German Syrup. 1t will promptly arrest
consumption 10 its early stages ana
heal the affected lungs and bronchial
tuhes and drive the dread disease from
the system. 1t is not cure all, but 1t Is
y certain cure for coughs, colds and all
bronchial troubles. You can get DIR q
a Green's reliable remedies at Greene, s
drug store. Get Greene's Special AL
manac.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28
LOCAL.
CHESHIRE COUNTY. N. II.
HINSDALE.

Jerry Kennedy was arrested Wednesday
night for disturbance of the peace and placed
in the lookup. Thursday morning, in the
police court he was tined $3.50, in default Of
which he was taken to Westmoreland.
The Forty-hour devotion began at ST..
Joseph's church Sunday morning with high
mass at lO:30 O'Clock.
1t Is expected that Gov Jordan will be
present at the dedication of the town hall.
Daniel Duggan was arrested Sunday morn
ing for intoXication and disorderly conduct.
lie was arraigned before the police court
Monday and fined $500 and costs, amounting
to Sl2.62, which was paid.
Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs Frank Snow of
Quincy, Mass, died at the home of Mrs Al
mira Snow last Wednesday of the age of four
years. The body was taken to Quincy for
burial.
Miss Kate Conway has returned to Keene,
where she is employed in the hospita-Mr
and Mrs NJ ii Buier,visted in Leominster,
Mass. last week-G Goddard has returned
from his visit in Orange. NASH $ Leonard
is making an extended trip through the
West. He will 90 AS far as Tacoma, Wash
Mrs Bessie G Streeter has returned from her
visit in Gardner. Mass-John O'Brien has
returned to Ludlow, after a visit with friends
here-Frank Finn of Winchester, Mass, Wis
tied friends in town recently
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28
A RACE RIOT.
Several Hundred Shots Fired and On
Man Killed.

A race riot was started at Somervlle. Tex
Monday night and several hundred shots
were fired before the negroes broke and fled.
One negro is dead and two men are seriously
wounded. ID W Long was hit in the left side
and will probably die. Coy Savers despatch
ed troops from Brenham IA miles from SOM
eryile, and large number of armed citizens
accompanied them. The troops will search
the woods for the rioters and more trouble
may ensue. The trouble arose over the en-
ployment of u negro brakeman by II railroad,
the road paying no attention to warnings to
discharge HIM.
A train Was fred on Monday nightwith the
results noted above, the trainmen and their
sympathizers returning the fire of the mob.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28

JIG Brown. president of the Brown min
ing company. with mine at Readsboro. has
been in Shelbnrne Falls recently in the inter-
est of the company. 4 mining expert was
at the mine for several weeks the past sum
ner, making "A thorough examination of the
property. with very satisfactory results. n
25-ton crushing plant will be set up TINS IAN.
The Republican caucuses Wednesday night
showed strong sentiment IN FAVOR Oh faiker
for attorney general, though they were not gti-
orally Instructed. For district attorney the del
egates seemed to be SOLID for Dana Malone OF
Greenfield. In Deerfied the redouhtahle Mai i
ID Bridges Is in the saddle once more, as tue
Bridges faction carried the caucus.
Judge Lyman heard civil cases Wednesday In
the district court In one. Frank Col n sued
Autoine BanUck. both of GreenheiG 10 recover
judgement and inter est on u note TOR S9l, when
pIasntiff claimed to have been given May ID, 80,
for money loaned. Defendant claimed that ne
signed the note, not understanding English,
without knowing what IL meant but SUPPOSED IL
was 20 balat ce for getting him 3 JOB at Welis
Bros X Co; he said Golan claimed TO nave had
10 pay that amount. Geo NJ Barber against fhlnn
BerCeson. a Greenfield constable. was the seconu
case, claiming damages for being arrested July
q and released few minutes iater. DECISION
was reserved in both.
samuel Field, 81, of Sheiburne Falls. for 30
years leading figure Ut the county bar AMI IN
local life, died Tuesday of old age after several
wears of declining health native Of Iiawley
and farmer boy, graduated IRON Willtams col
lege In lsis. worKing his way through college
by teaching for few years after. ne began
practise in 1854 Though an intense hePIp,,I ma
rict Attorney In 1874 and during his term prose-
cu,ed the Northampton bank robbers. lie vas
4 few years later candidate for state senator .ha
defeated by Jas Grineell oil Gre nne'e ne
was twice married and his second wife, tosmer.
~ Mrs susan Loomis, survives with e&ttrsn
ey the drst marriage
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28

Fourth annual Sullivan County Grange
fair. Oct |. 2 and 3. 1901, at Highland
View Park, two miles from Claremont
village and five minutes walk from
Claremout Junction.
Everything now indicates full exhibits
in all departments.
In the afternoon of the last two days
there will be balloon ascension 10y Prof
G C Bonuette, the last day the new and
novel cannon ascension.
A first class stage attraction has been
engaged from the Translantic Amuse
ment Co OF New York city. consisting
of Adele Pervis Ouri and Japanese as
sistant, slack wire performer and globe
ba'ancer the Zarnes trapese performers
and Casselle, high wire performer.
Same stage attractions all three days
of the fair.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR,
''Somethtng New Under
the SUN"


- All Doctors have tried to cure Ca
IARkh by the use of powders, acid
gases, inhalers and drugs in paste form
Their powders dry up the mucous
membranes causing them to crack open
and bleed. The powerful acids used
in the inhalers haye entirely eaten
away the same membranes that their
makers have aimed to cure, while
pastes and ointments cannot reach the
disease. An old and experienced prac-
titioner who has for many years.
MADE close study and specially of
the treatment of CATARRH, has at
last perfected a Treatment which when
faithfully used, not only relieves at
once, but permanently cures Ca.
TARRH. by removing the cause, stop
ping the discharges. and curing all
int1am nation. 1t is the only remedy
known to science that actually reaches
the afflicted parts. This wonderful
remedy is known as "SNUFFLES the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE, !"
and is sold at the extremely low price
of One Dollar, each package contain
ing internal and external medicine
sufficient for full month g treatment
and everything necessary to its perfect
dse.
"SNUFFLES" is the only perfect
CATARRH CURE ever made and is
now recognized as the only safe and
positive cure for that annoying and
disgusting disease. 1t cures all irtlam.
nation quickly ard permanently and
is also wonderfully quick to relieve
HAY FEVER or COLD 10 the HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected often
leads to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FILES" will save yon if,ou use it at
once. 1t is no Ordinary remedy. but a
complete treatment which is positively
guaranteed to cure CATARRH in any
form or stage if used according to the
directions which accompany each pack
age. Don't delay but send for it at
once, and write full particulars as to
your condition, and you will receive
special advicefrom the discoverer of this
wonderful remedy regarding your case
without cost to you beyond the regu-
lar price of "SNUFFLES" the
"GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt Of
One Dollar. Address Dept f 206 Ed
WIN B. GILES & COMPANY, 1880
and 1882 Market Street. Philadelphia.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28

The safe in the post office was blown up
late Sunday night by dynamite. The eXplo-
sion was loud and violent one and awaken
ed so many people that the would.be burglars
did not return to investigate the results. Inc
explosion wrecked the windows and blew
open the outer door. and tore the interior of
the post-otfce almost to pieces. The safe was
placed in the office by Denman Thompson
and contained considerable money and yaua-
Bile papers. The work was evidently that OF
an amateur. the quantity Of dynamite used
being altogether too large for good results.
This is the third attempt At burglary which
has taken place at the Office within three or
fOilr wears,
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-28
BROUGHT TO LIGHT.
BrattIeboro People Receiving the Full
BSuSff,


There have been many cases like the
following in BrattlebOrO. Everyone
relates the experience of people We know.
These plain. straightforward statements
will do much toward relieving the suffer.
ing of thousands. Such testimony will
be read with interest by many people.
Mrs Z K Whitney, professional nurse.
living az . Church street, says: Il had
for years marked symptoms of kidney
trouble and an intermittent pain across
my back and hips. Any over exertion
such as overwork or standing too long
aggravated il. During such attacks |
| was used up for several days. tried
several well-kpoxn medicines but thev
did me little good and willing 30 try
ANYTHING that might check The trouble
when saw Doans Kidney Pills so well
recommended | was induced to 60 to q
drug store and get box. They did me
great deal of good. | was ever so muci,
better and as far as the pain across Ply
back was concerned, scarcely felt IT.
For sale bv all dealers. Price 81. cents
Foster-Milbura Co, Buffalo, y I, sole
agents for the U S.
Remember the name Doan'S and take
no substitute.
Sold by Geo E Gsssae, 6i Main street
Bratt:ehnro, VI.