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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
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While the rain came in torrents and
the lightnings and thunders roared
above us, the fire alarm sounded its
dreadful note last Saturday afternoon
about O'Clock. When it was ascer-
tanned that the Presbyterian church
was afire the greatest\excitem ent pre-
vailed. Lightning hadStrack the tall
church spire and it was burning fiercely
within while a densely black smoke
issued from the very top of the steeple.
Never did men work harder or more
bravely than did those who had charge
Of the fire apparatus on this occasion.
The men went into the steeple through
water and smoke, and with nozzle in
hand foot by foot assembled upon the
charred wood work quenching the
flames as they went. 1t was not long
after the alarm before the fire was out,
due almost entirely to the earnestness
with which the "boys" went to work.
The lightning struck the steeple on the
North side and fortunately the wind
was blowing from the South which
carried the flames away from the
structure. The loss to the church is
estimated to be about $500
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
Severe Hail Storm.

An unusual visitation to this section
at this time Of year was the hail storm
which came suddenly upon us last
Monday about noon. The bail stones
were larger than partridge eggs and
came down with destructive force and
numbers. But little rain accompan ed
the hail and the storm lasted several
minutes. The area covered by the
cloud was not great, but where it fell
the thickest tobacco crops were almost
ruined and corn injured. Several
Cumberland county crops of tobacco
had to be cut to the ground after the
storm
We are informed that there was no
hail east Of Farmville, and that west
Of town it was very light. The heav-
lest fall was in Cumberland and parts
of Buckingham.
No, Maude, dear, there Is no excess
siVe heat from a mountain range.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

MILLnANk. Va. JuIv 9. 800

MILLBANK, Va. July g, 1901.
On July 3rd, al p m, at Portland
the residence of Mr. John r. Morto
Mis-. Leila VI. Watkins aud Mr. J.
Food Morton were united i'm the holy
bonds Of matriDaVny. The ceremony
was beautifully Performed by Rev j.
IL. Davis, hrotherfn.law to the groom.
assisted 10y Rev. Hugh)Henry and Rev.
}. VI. W. Elder. Crhgattendants were
Miss Margaret Cio6de and Prof r. II
Watkins; Miss Sue Owen and Dr.
Thompson Morton; Miss Mary White
aud Mr. Thos Goode; Miss Carrie
Goodc and Mr. j. ID. Morton: Miss Mat
Tie +. Morton and Mr.. w. Embry
Scott a large number Of relatives
were present
After refreshments were served the
bride and groom boarded the train for
a tour north.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
UninStructed Delegate.

TR0CK, Va, July 6, 1901.
Editor Her0id:-A meeting of the
Democrats Of Hampden District was
held at Worsham, July 9Th. Mr. f.
W. Nenable was elected delegate to the
Norfolk Convention and sent unin-
strucled
The following resolutions were unan-
imOusly carried: Resolved that we
commend our representative, DR..
Richard Mcllwaine, in Constitutional
convention for the stand ne has taken
10 regard 90 the viva v0ce manner of
Young, and We urge him To use every
honest endeaver to have such measures
incorporated i'm the new Constitution.
). l.. THROCKMORTON, Sec.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
Enjoyable Entertainment.
SHEPPARDs. Va. July S

SHEPPARDs, Va, July s, 1901.
EdHor Hcraid:-A. most enjoyable
entertainment was held at the home of
Mr.. w. b. Morris on last Friday even
ing, July 3. A large number attended,
the object of which was to organize a
club for the young people. Among
those present were: Misses jamie NJ
Crute; Sammie Hatcher, of Bedford
City; Grace and Edna Elcan; Livie and
Susie Steger; Miss McCraw; Annie and
Rosa Garnett Annie and Maud Jones
and Julia Forbes. Messrs. Joe and
Eddie Garnett; John Gillian; Henry
Chappell; Grigg Elcan; Maben ). Jones;
J. l.. Jones; Rev. Mr.. Osborne and
Ernest Jones. They had various
amusements such as games, etc.
Refreshments were served before the
crowd began to leave. Miss LIVE
Stegar and Mr.. Maben Jones received
the prize which was beautiful picture,
for the best illustration Of a book.
Mrs. Morris did well her part as hostess
doing everything in her power for the
pleasure of those present. All left about
IL o'clock and all feeling that it was
one Of the most enjoyable evenings
ever spent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

About II o'clock Sunday night the
packing house at the Farmville Lithia
Springs was totally deAtroyed by fire.
None Of its contents way saved. The
origin of the fire is unacyounted for.
There were many gallon and half gal.
Ion bottles and number Of demijohns
and carboys stored in the building.
Probably the heaviest loser by the fire
is Mr.. J. Londeree, whose entire outfit
for carbonating and bottling was
destroyed. The building will be at
once restored.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

HAMpDEN-SfDNEY, VA, July s, 'Ol.
Editor Hcraid:-Annie Bell Butch.
err the only daughtet Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Butcher(died Jpne 18th, near
this place. IFttle HnAie was seven
months and eleven days old, and was
the pride and joy Of the household.
Jesus who cheered her weary hours,
Who ever proved her dearest friend,
VIII bind these saddened hearts Of ours
And guide US gently TO the end.
Then look to Him, dear stricken ones.
And at H's feet thy sorrows tell;
Cling close to Him tim life is done
lis lie who doeth all things we'll
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
In Mennrianl.

On Sunday, June 3Oih, VIM. :. Bin
ford, died after painful and protracted
Illness at his home near Prospect, in
Prince Edward coqnty, Virginia.
lie was quiet aud gentle in his man.
ner, kind in disposition devoted as a
husband, afiectiouate as a father SYM
pathetic and attentive as neighbor
and consistent a. a christian, and all
who knew mm feel assured that he
has passed away resting in the hope
a blessed Immortality.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
Council Meeting.

The July meeting of the town un.
ell was held Tuesday afternoon. Pres
ent Mayor Blanton, presiding; Messrs.
II. + Wall b. Farrar, +. l.. Eram.
bert w + Davidson, J. r.. Martin aud
f. l.. Morris
The sergeant submitted the following
report
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

A. q. Aliens Big Original New
Orleans ColOred Ministries, introducing
some of the most famous Colored SIN
gers, Dancers, Cakewalkers and Come
dams known among the colored race,
will appear here under canvas, Tues.
day, July 10Th.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

We offer for sale 3jOl acres of very
aut'e itn I, WITHIN two miles of
hampden-Sidney, with good improve
nients, which we can sell at reasonable
Hgures and ON easy terms. Apply to
Farmvile Farm Agency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
Cridlin's Candy Charms Children.
Warm folks please now bear in mind
Cridlin's phone is siXty-nine.

Pumpkins are an ingredient in a
potent medicine that is guaranteed to
cure quite a variety Of ailments flesh is
heir to, but the world is interesting in
inhabitants who do not believe all they
hear What 10 Eat.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
Their Annual Reports.

Last week we published the annual
report of the Town Treasurer, just as
recorded in the Clerks book, and be-
low will be found the Sergeant's report
in full for the year 1901, which shows
the sources of all revenues:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

Perry Davis Pain-Killer.-lts valua-
ble properties as a speedy cure for pain
cannot fail to be generally appreciated,
and no family should be- without il in
case of accident, or sudden attack Of
dysentery, diarrhoea or cholera morbus.
Sold everywhere Avoid substitutes,
there il but one Pain-Killer, Perry
Divis'. Price 25c. and SOC
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

Laxative Bromo-QuinineT Tablets cure
a cold IA one day. No Cure, no Pay
Price - cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
HE PREMIUM LIST
90 f->-.A O.
asS1'

Is large and liberal and will attract
the choicest products Of our FARMS,
the finest skill OF our MECHANICS
the most fascinating designs the fling.
ers Of our LADIES can fashion INTO
form, while the FASTEST OF OUR
HORSES the Heaviest of our CAT
GLE, the Richest of our FRUITS.
and the fairest of our FLOWERS
will contest in friendly rival for recog-
milton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

Arrive RICHMOND from BErMUDA SIS
a. NJ. Leave Richmond for Bermuda 3.30
+. NJ.
REDUCED ROUND TRIP TICKETS on
SALE SATURDAYS GOOD TO RETURN
FOLLOWING MONDAY.
Through tickets on sale and baggage
checked through. For fan particulars apply
TO nearest station agent or TO
4. NJ. X. TALCOTT. Il. +. WILSON,
Receiver Gen. Pass. Agent
Richmond. Va
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
NOTICE i!

.,,.' oiief Tor sale my FAMILY REsIDrNcr
i'J.se" OF lilsh street, the handsomest lo'
and I'm, ~ nIin tiile. Good well OF water
- - '" *. 4. BOOKER
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

EARMVILLE & POWHATAN X. X. co.
Time Table I'm effect July $. 1901.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12
COLLECTIONS.
DISBURSEMENTS.

To Interest account paid,...... sg3 90
by balance ion hand, us 2g
The following bills vs.. the town were
ordered to he paid:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

If your feet are tender try PAIR Of
Zeigler Bros. soft and easy wearing
shoes. Fleming d Clark, Agents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

Cridlin's Cream Cools Customers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

No, Maude, dear, there Is no excess
sive heat from mountain range.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-07-12

VI. P.M NJ. lNia q. G.. d. 4. VI. a. NJ.
~ 73 Ar. Richmd Lv. s0j 800
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27
Definitions.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY, Specific gravity is a
term which is very frequently met with in our
ordinary reading, hut which is but little under
stood by the general public and like "latCnt
heat" and "rclativc humidity is passed over
leaving ON the mind the vague impression that it
means some kind Of weight, IN its various ap.
common, everyday topics, it has become so i'm.
portant a term that 1t has been removed from
tho purely technical language OF ply sizes or chem
istry and has become incorporated into common
language. "Spcchc gravity is the comparison
Of weight Of one substance with another as re.
CARDS to its volume. Thus the old catch Qucs-
ton (which is heavier pound OF lead
pound ui icalhors.' gives us an excellent Illus.
tntion Of specific gravity, for a pound i, a
pound the world over. but the pound oi lead
having the greater specific gravity is Int a small
lump, while the pound of feathers, having the
less specific gravity is very large in volume;
that is, it oCcupicS a much greater space than
the pound OF lead. Nnothcr very art ilustrl.
tion is the ability of some substances to float in
water while Others sink to the bottom. This is
caused by the fact that those substances that
float have less specific -ravity than water and
therefore il immersed diSplacc volume OF water
the actual weight Of which is greater than their
own, while the reverse is the case with those
substances which sink in water. In shipping this
displacement of water is calculated by tons and
a ship is said TO be OF so many tons because
when loaded to ITS full capacity il still diNplacos
more tons Of water than II weighs itself, and
therefore hoats, whether built Of wood or iron.
Carl Seller VI. ID.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27
Sugar as a Food.

Sugars and starchc', the British scientists arc
now pointing out, belong TO the same chemical
family and all tho starch We cat IL converted
into sugar Of one kind or another in the process
OF digestion before It can bo utilized for the
force producers, and when they arc oxid1cd in
the tissues they give origin TO carhonic acid
gas aud water as waste products. giving us heat
and "thc power VI doing work" as our bodily
profit. Thus. scientifically, sugar is not body.
building food. but corresponds to the fuel Of the
human engine. Fat is a better food than sugar
for force production. but IL is b. more expensive
and it is not SO readily dsestcd. Sugar can.
however. he converted into fat, and this is what
Dr. Payv regards rs the real destination Of the
sugar, which lin the form Of glycogcn, or animal
starch) is stored up in tho liver. We arc coming
thus TO see that sugar is valuable food for On.
ergy production.
Tho Germans arc Increasing tho amount Of
sugar which is supplied in the army ratous, aud
the food practices ~ various nations. or of men
doing ldborous wcrk, show sugar figuring prori.
ncntly in the list NJ their dctctic items. The
dates Of the Arab arc largely sugar. The West
Indian negro is largely sugar consumer. Sugar
forms part of the diet ~ Paris horses, with the
result of making them more effective workers.
In training for athletics, Germans and Dutch
clubs are using sugar raions regulated Of course.
according to physiological data. Alpine climb.
crs consume sugar, and cyclists find chocolate
an admirable staying food. The sugar question is
Mus one OF much importance Exchange.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27
The Chemistry of Soil.

"Indoubtcdly one of the most wonderful dis.
Covcrics of modern chemistry has to do with
thc soil" says the Saturday Evening Post, 'It
has been asccrtaincd that the most barren land
can he made rich by simply adding to it certain
mineral clements which cost but little. ON this
basis it is estimated that the United States will
be able eventually TO maintain j00,00,OOI people
more than onc-third Of the present population
OF the world. IL is merely a question Of supply.
ing the requisite quantities OF nitrogen, phos.
phoric acid and potash. The last two arc read.
lily obtainabc at small expense, whereas the
first may be supplied either by furnishing to the
soil condensed nitrogen in the shape Of slaughter
waste or nitrate Of soda or by planting clover,
beans or peas. which have an affinity for nitro.
gen and absorb it from the atmosphere. II is
now known that nitrogen is the most important
plant food, and, inlSmuch this element COM
poses iour.iiths oi the atmosphere. the question
Is merely to absorb it into tho soil. II has
also come to he understood that only . per cent,
Of the material of plants is derived from the
soil, the remaining 9s per cent. being drawn
from the air and from water"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27
Discovery of Coffee,

There Is cytant a tale of the discovery Of
coffee a story which might have suggested to
Charles Lamb the idea for his Dissertation on
Roast Pig" This Is the lcgcnd:
Toward the middle of the fifteenth century a
poor Arab travelling in Abyssna. and find.
ing himself weak and weary from fatigue hc
stopped near grove Then, being In want
Of fuel TO cook his rice he cut down tree
which happened to be full Of dead berries His
meal being cooked and eaten. the traveller
discovered that the half burned berries were
very fragrant. Collecting a number Of these,
and crushing them with n stone. he found that
their aroma had increased to great extent
While wondering at this he accidentally let
fall the substance into a can whi,h contained
his sCant supply Of water. Lo, what miracc!
The almost putrid liquid was instantly purified.
lie brought it TO his lips; it was fresh, agree.
able, and in moment aftcrward the traveller
had so far recovered his strength and energy
as to be able TO resume his Journey.
The lucky Arab gathered "a many berries as
he could, and, having arrived at Arden, in
Arabia, he informed the mutt OF his discovery.
This worthy divine was an invcteratc opium
smoker. who had been suffering for years from
the effects OF that poisonous drug. lie tried
an infusion Of the roasted berries and was so
delighted at tho recovery OF his own viGor that,
in gratitude to the tree, he called it cabuah,
which in Arabic signifies force.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27
The Scorpion.

II is claimed by some writer's that the bclef
in the scorpions tendency TO sting itself TO death
under certain circumstances is a falacy based
on imperfect observation, aided perhaps by the
fancy. They support this claim by the statement
that as the sting is in the end Of its tail, and as
its tail is recuwed. it could not possibly be
brought in contact with the under part of its
body
As matter OF fact. il has been established
that the creature does sting itself not in the
under pant OF the body, but in The back or the
head, which the recurature of its tail allows it
to do That it applies the sting for the purpose
of ending its own lite no one can say positively.
It is moro likely, perhaps that it is done in a
moment a torture, when il is thrown into a
ndroNysIn Of blind rage, and with the instinct ~
sclfprotcotion. For the sting is never inflicted
except under such circumstances
An Engli,nuan relates an incident OF his 50.
iourn in India that clearly proves the clfmhic.
tiou Of the sting. His house was infested with
scorpions, and he devised mean, Of capturing
them, Of course h" killed them afterwards, hut
having heard that the creature would sting itself
To death II surrounded by hrc hc determined 10
experiment with ono, So he Imprisoned 1t in a
glass ease and put the ease in the window,
whore II was exposed TO the rays of the sun,
lie had no intention of torurlng il, hut 40 it
had 20 he killed at eny rate, he thought he
might as well let II Nil Itself ii it would, and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27

scph Jcrmyn went to New York yesterday after.
noon
Ms j. u. Steel and family are at South
| Canaan, IA.
Mrs. J. Alton Davis and children are at
Lake Winola.
| Mrs. I. A. Lansing and daughter arc at Copcn.
| hagen, y. y.
Mrs ". l. KNAPP and daughter are at Sar.
| gantvillc, Nc.
Mrs. q q. Barker and Miss Barker are at
SCcnsot, Mass.
| Mrs. &. y Woolworth and family are summer.
| ing at Dalton.
J Mr.. Benjamin Allen, OF the poStoihCe, is at
| Atlantic City.
| Miss Hester Worthington is spending tho sum
| mer at Dalton.
| Colonel n. A. Coursen left yesterday for Cot
| tsge City, Mass.
| Mrs. L. j. Lyndc and children have returned
| from Clcmo. Pa.
| Mr.. W. e.. Van Bsrcom is at Lake Winola
| for few weeks.
| Judge II. W. Archibald and family are at
| Clover Bank, n. y.
| Edward Everhart is in New York, where he Is
| engaged in business
| Mrs. II. G.. Sandcrson and children arc camp.
| ing near Hawley, Ia.
| Mr.. and Mrs William Grucner are spending
| the week at Lake sheridan
James Reynolds, ir., and family arc in Brook.
| lyn, n. v, for a few days
| Mr.. and Mrs +. n. Sweet have returned from
a visit in New York and vicinity.
| Rev r. T. Y. Pierce and family are sum.
mcrng at Hotel Majestic, Ocean Grove, Y. J.
| Mrs. W. A. Coleman, Miss Elizabeth Howell
| and Mr.. will Matthews are at the Pan. American
| exposition.
| Mrs. II. p. Simpson and children arc at home
from Summit Lake, where they spent the past
| few weeks
| Mrs. George Griffin, at her home on Market
street. is entertaining her sister, Mrs. wintcn,
| OF Ithaca. n. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X Smith, at their home on
| North Main avenue, entertained, last evening. a
party Of young people.
| Rev DR.. and Mrs George T.. Guild, during
| the carly part Of the week. were guests Of Mrs
| H. 7. hherton, at her cottage at Crystal lake.
| Bert Corwin, OF Washington. ID. C., son Of
Captain S. II. Corwin, formerly OF this city. is
| here on visit to relatives in North Scrlnton.
| Mr. W. r. Jones the popular vocalist. and
| Prof Hayden Evans will spend next week fishing
| in the neighborhood Of LackawaXen, from whence
| they will journey to Buffalo and over the lakes
| Mrs. C. +. Tobey and family, of North Park,
| who have been visiting in Susquehanna county
| for the past month have taken a cottage at Col.
| umban Grove. Y. V, on the Susquchanna river.
! Mr.. Tobcy will join them there about Aug. l.
| g. 7. Whittcmore has been confined for scv.
| eral days to his home on jefferson avenue. with
| severe throat difficulty. lie was much i'm.
| proved yesterday and expects to meet his Provi.
dcnce PRESBYTERIAN choir this evening and tomor.
| row.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27
MUSICAL GOSSIP.

The Tribune has received copy of
the new prospectus of the Scranton
Conservatory of Music for the season
of 19Ol-1902. 1t is profusely illustrated,
and is filed with concise, well-written
Information, which will be of special in
terest to all who are interested in piano
playing-a very large public, indeed.
The advice to parents is timely and
helpful, and the announcement of an
Artist Recital Course" specially
planned Cor the Conservatory students,
is along the line of a progressive musi-
cal institution.
The new catalogue is in itself suf-
ficient proof of the frequent assertions
which The Tribune has made to the
powerful influence which the Conserva- =
tory has always exerted since it's
founding, five years ago, in promoting
a healthy musical atmosphere in this
city.
George Noyes Rockwell formerly or
ganist at Elm Park church, is now en-
gagged as musical director in a promi-
nent Chicago church.
Messrs. John A. FoOte. guitarist. and
A. +. Morse, mandolinist. of the Phil
harmonic String quartcttc, are filling a
ten weeks engagement with the Hotel
Columbia Mandolin orchestra, at Allan
tic CITY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-27

than one stamp apiece" zone two
please!" that's what they all say, put
ting down their dinty little coppers.
Why whenever see a woman coming,
always get one stamp ready for ! can
tell what she'll say. zone two please"
They make me tired.
Now what I want to know is why
women buy ono stamp at time, and
no more. We've often talked 1t over.
The girls in the office cay it's probably
because they seldom have much money
to waste recklessly on stamps and de-
pond rather upon masculine members
of the family for their postage. Dave
says it because they're used to buying
little bits of things. n spool of thread,
a paper OF pins and that they buy only
for the letter they're going to mail
that minute. A man doesn't often buy
one stamp. lie starts to do 1t, but
generally weakens, and ends by laying
down a dime. lie has foolish sort
of shame about little purchases.
know a fellow who was told by his
wife to get threc-quarters of a pound
OF veal loaf and have 1t sent up. lie
bought four pounds-all they had
at the market and when he found his
wife almost in tears over the quantity
OF meat which 1t would be impossible
to use, he remarked with dignity. "do
you think I'd ask them to send up three
quarters of a pound of anything? Not
If I know it,"
MY opinion about women and
stamps" added the postoffiCe man
with impressiveness, "is that she buys
only one at time so that she may
have an excuse to come down town
oftener."
Such clever man wasn't he?
Saucy Bess.