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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
H.. OF b.

George Thornton, a highly respected
colOred citizen, died at his home on
Monday last, from tbeeffects of fall
which was received While in his field
at work. He was about 30 years of age
and was a worker to the last.
Born a slave and reared as such in the
county of Charlotte, he moved to this
county after the surrender, and lived
for many years on the farm of Mr.. W.
II. Richardson, who spoke of him as
honest and faithful. He early learned
and practiced habits of thrift and econ
omy, the result being that he accumu-
lated considerable property, enjoyed
the comforts of a good home while he
lived and left no mean estate behind
him.
OF such life, those who know him
unite in saying, we'll DONE"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Hon. J. j. Owen Nominated.

The County Convention met in the
Courthouse at II O'Clock yesterday.
DR.. Peter Winston was elected chair
man and Mr.. w. +. Edwards secretary
Of the Convention.
The chair appointed Messrs. w. Il.
Blanton aud b. H. Carter a committee
on credentials, who promptly made re:
port. This was follswsd by the nomi-
nation of Hon. J|J. Oyep,-by Mr.. W.
gates.
Mr.. Owen made speech of accept
ance which was received with enthu-
siasm by the delegation present. He
promised his every effort to the up
building Of his county Of which he ex-
pressed his great pride.
Capt. h. NJ. Burton was unanimous
y elected the chairman of the Demo-
cratic party for the ensuing two years,
and he, too, made an appropriate
speech of acceptance.
The County Commll,oe was elected
a. recommended by the various dis
trict meetings. They are as follows:
Worsham-E. l.. Dupuy, w. A
McCraw, T. II. Dickinson f. f. Ven
able, j. L. Price.
Prospect -E. A. Morton, X. I. Car
ter, Il. L. Price, w. G. Chick, II. l..
Carter.
Lockett-J. Y. Phillips, 4. II. B0uce,.
J. I. Clark, w. II. Hubbard, J. III
Morton.
Darlington Heights. ). Harris,
J. Elliott, Willie Swan, C. ii. Cook,
Edward Carwile.
Leigh-W. H. Ewing, l.. ID. Jones,
X. w. Price, A. A. Haskins, r.. A.
Owen
Farmyillt DIR. w. +. Anderson, l..
j. Verser, j. f. Walton, j. V. Rice, +.
Il. Hundley.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Welcome, Thrice Welcome.

Before another issue Of the HERALD
the doors of the Normal will have
opened to receive the ardent aspirants
in the fields Of learning, who seek her
protection and guidance. Farmville
joins in the welcome too, ard the doors
of our homes and of our churches are
just as wide open as are those of Vir-
ginia's leading educational center ded-
icated to Virginia young womanhood.
Whatever of good God has given us is
yours to share, and our hope is that
we may, in some measure at least,
make compensation for the loss you so
keenly felt in leaving the homes OF
youl dearest love.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Death of Mrs. Inge. o

The intelligence of the sad death of
Mrs. J. G. Inge was received here Fri
day morning with sorrow by our peo-
pie. 1t was but few weeks ago that
her husband was\ borne from this place
to his grave near Green Bay. A few
days afterwards Nh Inge went to
Lynchburg to visit her sister, where
she was stricken with typhoid fever
from which she died.
Her remains were brought to Farm
vile Saturday morning, and taken
from here to the old homestead of the
lnges' and buried beside the grave Of
her lamen ted husband.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Jingle Party.

On last Friday evening quite merry
party of young people were entertained
by Will Vaughan and Warren Wall,
at the residence of Mr.. H. f.. Wall,
the occasion being joint celebration of
the anniversary of Will and Warren's
birthday.
Spicy conversation and bright games
were INDUCED in upti4 it was an
nounced that refreshments would be
served in the dining boom. Here in
terchange OF thought was again enjoyed
in Literary Salad. This was followed
by simple refreshments which had
quite pretty setting in the pink and
white table decorations. Then came
the old time ring games which child
rem so delight in, and the lawn, light
ed with japanese lanterns, seemed
real merry-go-round Of pleasure. The
Astounding good spirits Of the children
eliminated in the verses written by
each one for the special occasion.
When the invitations were issued a
named was enclosed in each envelope
with the request that an appropriate
rhyme or jingle be written on that
name, and that spicy personalities
would be allowed. The jingles were
all sprightly, and mirth provoking and
it was really difficult to decide which
was the most ingenious, but finally 1t
was voted that for cleverness and wit,
Miss Edith Duvall and frankie Me-
Kinney should receive the prizes for
the following verses:
Monroe Morton
Gone a courtin
Beaver hat and cane
He's sportin',
In Maiden Lane
fair dame
Set her heart
To win his name.
Judge, Lawyer and Timer.
Every one thinks he's a mighty good sinner,
He is leader OF the choir
You can hear him on the spire,
Superintendent OF the School
And not supposed to lie a fool.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Little Christine Allen Calhoun is
now visiting at her grand. fathers, Mr..
Sam Allen.
Mr.. Willard Faulkner, Of New York,
spent Saturday hight and Sunday at
Mr.. j. r. Aliens.
Miss Antysh Allen and mother, spent
Monday night in Tredway neighbour
hood.
Miss Mamie Redd and her sister,
Kate, LEFT Tuesday.
Mr.. Hamlette Allen and Annie
G. Allen spent Sunday night at Mrs.
]. r. Aliens.
Mrs. +. ID. Calhoun, who is i'll with
fever, is reported better. ZERO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Coming Today i!

Coming to the Opera House on Fri
day, September 18th, the Great Barlow
Ministries, composed of 80 white artists,
each and every one an artist in his
particular line Of work. This COM
pany will be well remembered in this
town, as on their former visit here they
gave entire satisfaction in every way.
They come this year stronger, larger
and better than before. Many new
features have been added, making II
the strongest organization now trav-
elling. A special band accompanies
this company which will give street
parade at noon on the day of perform
ance. This parade is said to he the
finest of any similar one travelling
the costumes being of the finest thai
can be furnished.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Tuggle Tank TwinkS.
ACTION, VA,
Sept. 9, 1901.

ACTION, VA,
Sept 9, 1901. !
Mrs. Jim Kittinger, Of Roanoke, and
her sister, Mrs. Vaughan, are visiting at
Mrs. J. H. Brightwell's.
Mr.. Ashley Tuggle, of Denison,
Texas, is spending his vacation at the
home Of Mrs. J. +. Watson.
Miss Florence Atkinson HIS returned
to her home IN Nottoway.
Miss Lizzie Miles, Of Farmvllle, spent
last week with Mrs. 5. A. Hooper.
Miss Mamie McCracken has returned
from a short visit to Farmvlle.
Mrs. Willie Binford has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Mason, Of Pamplins.
Mrs. Mason has been very i'll but il
convalescent now.
Tuggle is on a boom. The railroad
company has just put down a cinder
platform. We are grateful for small
fayurs, even cinders are acceptable.
Miss Myrtle Watson spent few
days in Nottoway this week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Romantic Marriage.

Mr.. Henry Moss, a well known citi-
zen of Cumberland, /fesiding near
Olesko, aid Miss Ellen Roberts, of
Orange county, were the principals in
a romantic marriage this week, Mr.
Moss and Miss Roberts became en-
gagged while the latter was on vish to
his county some time last year. Mob
day afternoon Mr.. Moss met Miss Rob-
erts at the train here, and going imme-
diately to the Baptist parsonage they
were made man and wife by Rev.
Mr.. Thompson.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Prospect Pickings.
PROSPECT, VA. Sept. s, 1901.

PROSPECT, VA. sept. ., 1901.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Rice
died, last Saturday morning, after an
Illness Of several weeks. He was bur
led at Prospect church, Sunday after.
noon. The paIlbearers were, Messrs.
Bernard Carter, Edward Lewis, Wat
kins Smith, Of Farmville, and Barnett
Brightwell.
Miss Anna Harris and Miss Ora
Harris have returned from Oakland the
country home Of Mrs. w. p. Gillian
where they have been staying for some
time.
Miss Sherley Brightwell will leave
for Lynchburg, Wednesday the llth
inst, where she will visit her aunt and
Miss ). 5. Nelson, Of Daniels Hill.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
ThrOck TinklingS.
THROCK, VA, Pr. Ed. Co, |
Sent. 10. 1901. (

IHROCk, VA, Gr. I'd. 20,
Sept. 10, 1901.
Editor Herald The farmers through
out this section are in high spirits.
The majority of the farms are high land
and the wet season essential. Both
corn and tobacco are splendid. Not
withstanding the scarcity Of labor they
are advanced in housing their tobacco
At least 40 per cent is IN the barns,
and with another fair week the crop
will be saved and then the discussion
Of seed wheat Will be in full among the
busy people.
Mrs. Waddel and son, Of Florida,
are visiting Mr.. J. 5. Carter. Also
Miss Lilly Carter, of Washington,
ID. &.
Miss Maggie Clark, Of Farmville, is
spending a few days with Mr.. E. s.
Rucker.
Miss Byrde Mcclure, Of Houston,
Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. T.
Clark.
Mrs. Bette w. Clark, has rented her
farm and will make her future home
in Danyille, Va.
Picnics have been numerous through
this section, and if as many in all other
sections Of the country, the early spring
chicken will demand his full value.
Don't fail to have a copy of the
Farmville HERALD sent you once a
week. 1t will tell the general news all
over the country.
IDLE CORRESPONDENT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Fair lettings.

We know the names of the couple to
be married but can't give them to you.
We do know that gratifying progress
has been made in the last week in the
work of preparation, aud that the ma
chinery is being put in good running
order.
We do know that Farmville's repu-
tation for getting there" is involved
in the Fair, and that all Farmville
should contribute to its success.
We do know that the time is not
distant when, the gates will be opened
and when a great crowd is expected to
enter
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
Ladies' Attention.

Have just received Fall styles OF
ready-made and made-tO order suits,
Cloaks, Furs, &c, for ladies. Those
wishing to see same will please drop o
card and / will call.
Mrs. II. V. REED,
Farmyille, Va,
Representing Chas. II. Stevens y
Bros, Chicago.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Wall Paper in greatest variety, both
in prices and styles Of print, at D0yne's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Go-Carts are "all the go" for going
babies. Doyne can please you in price
and style.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Wsnamaker u Brown authorizes us
To guarantee perfect satisfaction in fit,
material aud style. See samples.
II. ID. COBB 4 Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Warm folks please now bear in mind
Cridlin's phone is sixty-nine.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Doyne keeps an up-to-date line Of
Furniture. He pleases in prices, DC
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

We are still selling the famous JEFF
ferson hat i'm all styles.
Fleming d Clark.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Why pay 50 for shoe when $3.50
will buy one just as good at Fleming
* Clark's. BOstOnian and BiOn are
our brands.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Cridlin's Cream Cools Customers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

HERALD aud World only $3.50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

You'll ave It go OFF an kill yer, IL yer
amt careful. Lee go!''
In the struggle he had clasped her hand
and was aware that it was a very small
hand and very soft. He glanced, too. into
her flushed face and recognized that she
was prettier than he had thought
Give 1t to me- she insisted. You
shan't-"
STOW 1t! Don't let's ave no accidents"
he pleaded. lie so, an I'll promise
won't do it; take my oath won't; not to-
night!'
"You promise? You swear yer won't?"
'Swear won't! Honor brightv'
She reluctantly released her hold, ard he
slipped the revolver back into his pocket:
but he did not at once let her hand go
She had to jerk it away from him.
Thereafter he fingered. chatting moodiIy.
and she encouraged him to stay, for as long
as she kept him within sigh. she knew he
was doing no michel.
81 wouldn't marry her now-not II she
went down on 'er knees!' he said at part
ing, land reckon you wouldn't ave i'm
| now. not at any price, eh?'
| Bella did not answer. She said very little
| all the while: but when he moved to go
| away she reused herself to remind him of
| his promise.
| do nothing tonight. dunno about to-
morrer. But I'll come rhand an see sou
| just afore I make up my mind-I promise
you that: so don't you worry. Good-hy."
I He called three evenings In succession
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

and as his yearning for vengeance dwindled
his bearing toward Bella. became more ten
der and insinuating; but when he offered
to treat her to a seat at the Shoreditch
Music Hall she professed to be too busy to
think Of it.
This irritated shirn.
20, s'pose it's no good then, amt IT,
She knew what he meant. but made no
sign. II s'pose you'd take that bounder, Gus
Parry, ON agen if e was to come back.
same as afore? Well" as she maintained a
discreet silence well see! Let i'm come
back. that's all. I amt made no promise
aoart that. and e amt goin' to ave it all
is own way"
He went Off, simmering with vexation.
Now, his visits to Bella had been so
marked as to give rise to some little Cos
i, sip, whispers of which must have reached
Gus, for he presented himself to Bella un-
cxpectedly, and taunted her with having
''chucked'' him for such a contemplate OBJ
ject as Erry Mowler.
What yer goin' to do?" he demanded,
resentfully Comm out?'
mot Tonight" she answered
"An right; please yourself Don't matter
to me. o. what about them things
bought?'
| She knew he referred to the jug and the
stuffed owl. and great despair came over
| her, for this meant the end. Yet she felt It
| would be unwise to give way now. all at
| once.
It'll send 'em back to-morrew," she
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

.torted. choking with emotion. II yeu

retorted. choking with emotion. n yeu
like"
Right. o! you'd better" said he. Il
dessay can give IN to somebody else"
With that he swung of In Q hun. and
Bella retired indoors. and wept over the
owl and the jug that she wrapped up care
fully, but was not destined to return.
There had been a fevered. furtfve witness
Of that interview. He watched from . dis
lance and Swallowed Gus out Of the street
when he departed.
Before morning Somerset street learned
that Erry Mowler was lying in a police
cell. and Gus in hospital with an ugly
bullet-wound In his face.
Bella was among the earliest Of his VISIT
ors. Most of his face was hidden by band.
ages. and at the sight of her at his bed.
side he began to whimper.
Nice thing you've done for mo nowIs
he said IF you admit taken up wiv i'm this
wouldn't ave 'appened. Marked for life. I
am
Don't Gus" she said. soothinsly, II
didn't"
20. no! It's all me-" he interrupted. "Lsy
1t to me!'
II didn't cay 50. GUS
"You know jolly we'll"
But the nurse interposed. She could not
allow the patient to be excited. ana Bella
tearfully withdrew.
She could not pluck up courage to VISIT
the hospital again News filtered to her
from time to time that he was progressing
favorably. and at length she heard he was
better and coming home.
BEFORE . haH has, bay,>
made his way to Bella's doorway and found
her sewing ndustriously in her accus-
toned place.
"Gusr' she calculated. in a futter. "Ars
you betterr'
"Middlin'." he srowled. The left side Of
MS lace was stu streaked with a wide
strip OF plaster, and he looked very mis-
erablc. Il shall never be fit to be seen NO
more, though
20. Gus-Fm so sorry"
And Bella's eyes filled with tears.
rat lot O. good that is,' he LAUGHED
nirthlessly. But you don't want to ave M
more row about It. You-you amt sent them
things back? We'll, you needn't"
His mnsnnnin,ity completely broke her
down.
AS for yer precious Errry Mowier," no
observed bitterly, "'e's got twelve months.
an ought to ave 'ad twelve years"
Yes" she hrnb;y agreed
"Yus. Well. It's no good avn no more
row about It. It's too late now. IT., done:
an'-there it Isl He regarded her ousincly.
IT'S all right now. an I'm goin' back to
work mex week" His tone was relentins.
But I'm sick Of all this playin' around. I
amt got enough for no weddins-not for
two or three weeks. but We may as well 90
an put the banns up at the Register while
Two got time. I got enough for thet.
Comin'7.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
The Wooing of Gus and the Winning of Bella.

In the beginning everybody was sur
prised that Gus Parry should condescend
to be fascinated by Bella Ward: in the end,
everybody was even more surprised that
Bella should be contented with Gus Parry.
In the beginning, Gus strolled down
Somerset street. eating fried plaice out of
scrap of newspaper, and saw Bella sewing
at her mothers DOORWAY.
They were neighbors and knew each other
by sight.
..Hallo." Gus calculated. delaying to look
at her. and it struck him. for the first
time. that she was rather pretty.
She glanced up and nodded shyly.
lave a bit?" he urged her. coming a
step nearer and rroffering the contents of
the paper.
mo, thanks"
She shook her head and blussed. acutely
sensible Of the compliment he was paying
her.
Where yer gain tonight" he inquired,
placidly resuming his eating.
Nowhere"
I'm goin' to the Standard-the theaytre
Come wiv us?'
Il dunno" Bella affected indifference. but
ehe was very much fiattered and a little
afraid he might feel sighted. SO she added
abruptly, IF yer like
And next day Haggerston talked about It.
and wondered.
Fer the two were divided by divers social
and other disparities. Gus was handsome
In his way, and tasty. after working hours.
IN the cut and pattern OF his garments,
while Bella's prettiness was If the ouietest
type. and her hat and dress were not ele-
Gant. even Of a Sunday. Moreover Gus had
a local reputation for ga,lantry and was
credited with the breaking OF many hearts,
but Bella was SO reticent and retiring that
the youth Of the neighborhood were una
ware Of her attractiveness. Gus mostl,
had money to spend. for though his saiarf
as a osttler at the mineral water factory
was not large. he was talented as a hacker
or winners; but it was as much as Bella
and her mother could do &c liv. from hanI
to mouth by tailoring hard the day long
In their one stuf,y grcund-fioor room in the
poorer section OF Somerset street.
Somerset street was high and re-..~. ana
sQualid, with barren paving STRETCHING up
fits dreary auarter-of-a-mile vista. ]. v~s
partially smut of from the main road II
the Haggerston end by a massive wrougne.
iron gateway. which was rusted now ana
broken. and had lost its gates. This esie-
way gave an aristocrat!c touch te 4 .ysics.
the street itself did not i've up &c: 81. IS
there was NO road through It for vehicles
It was not only converted into a safe and
common playground for the swarfaing ch.:-
dren Of the district, but was thi.k]y inter-
sected by clothes lines from some or other
Of which drying clothes Guttere6 daily.
The best society OF the street was to be
found at the gate end, where Gus Parry
dwelt with his people; Bella and her mother
lodged Mt the other end, where there we-o
moro tenants to the square inch. and, oea-
sequently, more clothes lines.
When the establishment at Gus Parry's
latest fancy grew stale. people laughed.
anc told one another It would not iast
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

would put his head into their front room
and start a casual conversation with her
and her mother
He walked out with Bella occasionally.
that was u:deniahle; rumor even obtained
that he had accompanied her one evening
to the shon that employed her and her
mother. and had carried her bulky parcel
CT work for her. but nobody believed this
OF him until lie was positively known to do
something quite as extraordinary one Sat.
u-day in May. and afte- that everybody
was prepared to believe anything.
Or tina: Saturday afternoon he took Bella
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28
Bella sT-ang Him Desperately Cutched His Hand

long; be would soon tire of Bella rs he had
tired of far finer charmers often enough
before
Meanwhile the strange thing was that
Bella really cid seem to take quite re-
fnarkable hold upon him. Whether It was
her Very unlikeness TO all other girls of his
acquaintance, her novel simplicity her gen.
tieaess and modesty that attracted and sub,
oued him. !: was 4 FAC. that evening after
evening he sauatered to her door and leaned
there chatting with her rs she sat sewing.
Tor the sake OF The frcsher air. jasH Inside
the rassasc; or IL she were not cut there To
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-28

together from the front OF the gallery; and
Haggerston marveled more than ever, and
did not know what to make Of 1t. Either
Gus was fool or Bella was uncommonly
artful. they argued: anyhow she had ac-
ouired such an influence over him that.
though he might desert her on an impulse,
he could not shake himself free Of her, and
was sooner or later drawn back to her ire
slstibly.
He did. indeed. desert her again within
few weeks, and this time went near to
losing her entirely. He became infatuated
with a lady who was pledged to his own
particular friend, Erry Mowler. morose
young man, who. before he arrived at years
Of discretion, had enjoyed distinction as
successful hooligan. who had shot police
man through the helmet and had been ac-
quilted for want of evidence.
When this young man came. smarting
under a sense CT his wrongs. and slowered
in upon Bella from the doorway. her SYM
pathy went out to him as to a fellow
sufferer.
Ere" he groaned. dyer know abart
it?'
Bella admitted that she did.
"Yus. WELL" he continued. re amt go
in to fool me. Nor she amt. neither"
Bella glanced at him inquiringly.
II don't 'spose you'll be sorry to git level
with i'm. eh?' said Erry. You see! I'll
give i'm enough for both Of us. I know
where to drop on 'en,. I'll let I'm ave a
taste o this. There's enough in 1t for 'cr,
| too
He was interrupted by Bella. She sprang
on him desperately and clutched his hand.
Give mo that revolver" she painted.
| trying to wrench It from him. Give It up
Don't you be silly ne returned, easily
resisting her. Leave 80 Of 1t. Cheese It!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-04-04
GermanY's Easter Games.
sssssssss sszsssssssA

In Germany it is the oster base
(Easter rabbit) who gives the Easter
eggs and all the goodies found in the
Easter nest. The nests are made in
various ways: sometimes out of twigs
interviewer with ivies and those pecu-
liar gilt and silver leaves, laces and
flowers one sees nowhere else but in
Germany. AgainJa pretty nest shaped
basket is chosen. This, lined with
bright cOlored silk or cambria and the
outside decorated with paper flowers,
wreaths and bows of ribbon, bits of
lace and many shining ornaments,
makes a very attractive looking nest
for the Easter rabbit.
Inside are a goodly number of eggs
of different colors, also small sugar or
cake rabbits, chocolate lambs, mice
and chickens; CONNECTIONS of every
queer sort; cakes baked in the shape
of pompous looking soldiers, sailors
or wood choppers; cake women with
funny poke bonnets or caps; sugar