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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15

J. Mr. Thomas ID. Gillian, who ma
been with Mr.. J. +. Walton for severa
years, will leave next week 10 accept ,
b position with a wholesale concern ia
the city Of lynchburg. Mr.. Gillian
has many warm friends who part with
him reluctantly.
Mr.. J. l.. Blanton. Of Cumberland,
has thus far presented the Herald with
the largest watermelon Of the season.
lis weight was 30 pounds, which unless
there comes "A successful competitor
VIII entitle Mr.. Blanton to one years
subscription to the Herald.
Mr.. w. II. Ewing. county Treasurer,
has completed the list which the regis
tration ordinance Of the new Constitu-
ton requires him to furnish to the
board Of registrars Of each District and
the registrars are requested to apply at
the Ireasurer's Office and get them.
The weather yesterday when the
crowd from the Baptist Sunday School
left for "Oakland's" picnic grounds
was cherries and most disagreeable !
but none Of the children's ardor was
the least dampened and they left town
with the costumary hip, hip. hurrahl
Sergeant Miller olened the polls
last Tuesday in accordance with the
order Of The Council that on the 18th
Of August there should he an election
to determine upon the issuance Of
bonds to the Farmvlle and James
River Valley Railroad There were no
Judges and no voteing-in fact the
election for that day was abandoned.
We would ask the attention Of our
readers TO the urgent request Of DR..
Richard NJ. Smith that patrons of the
High school Of Farmvlle and their
children attend the first lecture which
Is to be given by HIM next Tuesday
night in the Opera House. This move ,
ln the part OF DR.. Smith is i'm the right
direction, and should be appreciated
and encouraged 10y every good citizen
If the community. We hope TO see "a
ull turnout at the Opera House on {
tuesday night.
With just his autograph across sheet
# letter paper and enclosing a news
'aper picture Of Unuion veterans
monument to Confederate soldiers
which has been recently erected in
amp Chase Cemetery, Columbus,
'hio, Mr. r.. G. Mckinney adm onishes
apt sam Paulett and "Bob" Miller
hat it is time they were surrendering. t
he picture was mailed by Mr.. McKin-
ey at Weeping Water, Nebr. Aug.
tn.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15
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Stoddert Snap Shot,
SronnERr. Va. Anr. I'D.

SroDDERT, VA, Aug. 10, 'O2
Outlook for tobacco ~ said to be good
As the recent rains have helped it and
was all that was need;d to make a
perfect crop.
There will be lawn entertainment
on the 22nd Of this month at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Sarah J. Blanton for the
benefit Of Browns church. commence
ing at $50 O'Clock and continuing UNI
I'll late hour that night. Prof r. l.
Blanton, who will figure in the enter
talnment is young man Of marked
abilityand all whOattend will beassured
Of treat rarely heard in this section.
His singing and music will be spend-
idly rendered and well worth your Soc
while there will be charades aud tab
leaux and an elegant supper. IL
promises to be one of the most enjoy
able occasions Of the season. DON'T
forget the date and place.
Miss Bell Blanton j. the guest Of
Miss Mary Peitice Cruie.
Mrs George Scott il on visit To her
father, Mr. Porter, Of Powhatan county.
to meet her brothers, Rey Mat Por-
ter aud Mr. Bob Porter, Of Kentucky.
Miss Blanche Baldwin, Of Farmyile. |
spent several days last week with Mrs.
J. l.. Swoope.
Rev. Letcher Smith and children and
Col. b. W. l.. Blanton spent Saturday
and Sunday at Mr.. f. b. Hughes
Mrs. Letcher Smith (uee Mary Ban-
tom was buried in Browns church
cemetery last Thursday at eleven
o'clock. 1t was a shock To the COM
when the telegram reached
her relatives telling Of her death. We
all remembered her bright childhood,
and we know Of several who said she
frightened earth's gloom with the
Of her love-
Even while young she worked for
the church, and presented Browns
church with an organ, and the writer
has always remembered her when the
'oft tones Of the organ pealed forth its
music 1t is said her finger traced out
% others the sacred lesson of holy writ.
The great men OF earth have a name Z
through its generations, but If their Z
greatness has been Of earth only, their
'ery name must pass away and be i
ost forever, but the childlike spirit, q
Who lives TO minister to Others good, =
o ease the burden Of the weary-heart- \
d, To sweeten and bless LIES bitter d
up, to win the lost to the saviour's a
.et, has a record written on human
carts whose records are eternal. II
Mrs. Smith leaves a husband, Rev. n
.etcher Smith, two helpless children, a
devoted father, Col b. W. l.. Blan- o
N, three brothers and several sisters "a
nd a host Of friends to mourn her loss ii
o. stand trembling, !,
Where foot Of mortal meier hath been;
wrapt in the radiance Of that -inless land .
Which eye hath never seen. 4
Bright visions come TO mo aud go. ''
Shapes Of baby faces roundmc throne. Il
From angel life I seem 10 hear. "a
Come up and hear the song. al
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15
New Pastor For CoIored Baptist.

The members Of the First Baptist
Church, colored, have had the accep-
ton Of Rev.-Cheek, Of Ivondale,
Va, in response to a call to become
their pastor He will assume the
duties Of his charge the latter part Of
September, the installation being set
for the third Sunday Of that month
when there will be "grand ralley" Of
all the church.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15
Death Of Infant.

Helen, the l0-months-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. II. f. Barrow, passed
from earth to heaven on Monday eve
ing. The funeral took place from the
parents home Tuesday afternoon at
8 o'clock and was directed by Rev. n.
y. Potts.
All no not lost, but gone before,
To wait us in that happy land;
When earthly cares and tolls all DER,
We go to join the angels band.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15
Death of Mrs. BranfOrd.

Mrs J. I. Branford, of Gravel Hill,
Buckingham county, died at o'clock
Monday morning from an abcess which
formed on the brain. Mrs. Branford
was formerly Miss Eva Gray, daughter
Of the late Mr.. James T. Gray, Of Farm
willie
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The Town Council Meeting.

The town council Of Farmyille me
last Tuesday night in regular month
~ session. The mayor presided and tn,
following members were present
Messrs. +. l.. Erambert, j. Il. Martin,
Dr. w. EAnderson, n. b. Davidson,
o. I. Wicker, +. l.. Morris and II. T..
Wall
The sergeant submitted his monthly
report which was rs follows:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15
A Beauty.

Capt. II. Walton Sydnor, Of Black
stone. was in town last week exhibit
ing a superior school desk, manufactu-
red by the Thos. Kane & Co. works,
New York. We would like to see our
schools supplied with good desks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15

The treasurer made his report which
was approved and ordered Of record.
1t follows:
~ balance on hand last report ........s l},i -
hcctlNcd rom sergeant ................... 60 10
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15
A New Line

Of walking hats received today. Some
beautiful efiecte in white and green.
Don't fail TO see them at Mrs. Hunts
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15

Go to Cridiin Bros and look at my
piano. II you like il come 10 me; /
have No UsR for il and will sell cheap.
,. w. PAULETT, JR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-15
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
ICra,eNoCroun.

t.Ir... jog alpp.nc>, alone.
".eitoar hlns' and you my Queen.
Nene.n- -,copaant, should kneei
lo roH mr thy highest smile.
.Itn.of me Aoer.wbiie'
H....laali would hold loves sway
A.--"''..-l SONGS of summer sing,
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u 18TH. n,,,.., p,...,.n
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ID ,,..
hist home b.. reason of .irkne.s ~ HIS
r -..
l,,...f ''"uaS nish'
'' 'u''"'
~ ''', gus VIII gladden. every
''.'' '" '''' '''" '' september
Miss Watson, Of Notioway, i, visiting
'' " '''''"
N'-. " ID Richardson left Tues
OF" '' Visit friends at Prospect.
Mrs. D. j Baker, Of Lynchburg, Is
'-..'h' hei Niece Mrs. W. f. David
'"D'
Tine ueW fence in front Of the court.
house needs the accompaniment Of
si'n''iih'e sidewalk to set it oh.'
The Farmville Fox Hunters Club
male lhe INST catch of the season last
Tuesday morning.
Members Of the Hepta,ophs will
please pay tine collector when lac comes
around lor monthly assessments.
Mr.. N.D Rice of Richmo,d hoe
been spending the week with his father
Mr. William T. Rice Of Farmvllle.
Mis-, Carrie Morton. who i one Of
the st. Vincent HospitaI trained
nuf-e- at Norfolk. returned home Wed.
ne-day.
Mr Even Davidson. formerly Of
Famv.lle. hut now soliciting agent of
one " the big railroads paid short
Visit % friends here this week.
Mr. r.. ID Burger prominent and
popular citizen Of Birmingham, Ala,
arrived here Saturday on visit to his
parents, Mr and Mrs. W. II. Burger.
old soldier, and SON. Of soldiers are
reminded to register promptly when
opportunity presents itself Once on
tH, poll books they remain there.
THE best watermelon we have ever
tasted Was presented to us SUNDAY
oy Mr. w. W. Jackson fresh from the
0'.d embrace of tons Of ice.
With tho medical attention Of DR..
Anderson and the faithful nursing of
Mrs. Lituetou Edmonds. we are glad to
report that Miss Nellie Barber is rapid
iy recovering from severe illness.
80 one can complain Of this years
peach crop. Judging by the quantity
and quality of those we have seen on {
oar streets from the orchard of Mr.. !
j.. NJ. Jones. {
Mr. EGG Buck j.. engaged in road
building in Wise c,untv Rock forth
Cru.lerare nlentdl in that rugged I
district and Mr. Rnet,s mind j. of ease
ION that line 1
REV n q Have. m ,as tho
ue.tofN,.A u t4n,d e,rso,.oral H. |
hi- week. He was ON his way 10
brakes Branch 10 attend the Roanoke I;
pre,bytcry
,r r. ~, !
y and efficiently presides at the CEN
.rsI office Of our telepbone exchange
, home again from fortuiebts visit
l friends in p.ter.hnrg -,
,f .,. =
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" '''' ''''"S young iauies VINO nave !
b. WI E,anton of Cumberland II
uunfy. l.r, last saturday morn,ng far 81
heir North Carolina home
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-13

40 much OF the attention OF intelligent people mas
set the population TO thinking. 1t is conceded
fact that the workingman's table expenses in this
and other cities of proportion TO the value
of nutrition received we'll 10 his wages. ana
that the outlay for muscle and brain building ana
BODY restoring foods is far in excess or what IL
should be- This is largely due to the size or the
butchers bills although few OF the foreigners VINO
come to these shores were accustomed IN the latn
land TO meat Oftener than once a week. and "a
goodly number of them never saw IL on thsir
tables there. -, .,,,-.,-
With the Increased price of beef. the prevailing
tendency and the physicians advice are. for t1e
nonce or the side of the householder's pocketoooh
for with meat only once day the Cneck oook az
the weeks or months end shows a gain Tor the
family income. -.
II is the experience Of most people In dropping
meat at every meal except dinner that Tor wnlie
thew are pursued by feeling of hunger and a
good many for a time. have consumed. as a result.
eaten for breakfast and luncheon This condition,
undouhtedIy is habits remonstrance against
change and is only temporary Most persons con-
cede that on sem-vegetartan diet less Iood IS re
auired than when an overinduigence OF meat Is
With the elimination of meat In the bill OF fare
for breakfast and luncheon go many or the GRO
cIIetfes sofles ragouts timbales and other h1ghly
Sea soned dishes in whose concoction many young
and too many an old housewife pride themselves:
any, ,n,-iI ' With its closing days of dinners, .
.'I1Incheons'' and breakfasts whch the faithIul
ha1.a patiently eaten through the season in the
nama nr society philanthropy and all the known
emotions fnds systems jaded and appetites ca
ppninsnh asnarasus and the other green vegetables
are worth all the heavy roasts and red steaks In
The world with entire pharmacopceia of spring
medicines thrown IN
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SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
WHAT CAME OF A MANS GAY HAT
BANDS-'THE GOOD. OLD FASH
IONED COURTSHIP"

Il is curious how jealous people are of the dig
njty of the insignia OF any club association TO
which they may belong, and how they resent any
one assuming or ignoring the colors or emblems
which represent them. In England this is partiou-
1arly the case and as the name Of their various
considerations is legion difficult steer clear
n. offence in such matters. young business man
who was on his vacation selected handful Of hat
hands at a well known haberdasher's in London
for their pretty combination of colors. He was
somewhat Of a dandy. and accustomed 10 the
American habit Of wearing bright ribbons on his
straw hat to match accord with his various
ueckties Later on. in Switzerland. when he was in
summer attire he selected one that he especially
liked. and appeared with il around his hat on the
terrace. whereupon portly English colonel came
I'D 10 him with friendly smile. saying as he
profered his card. "As We both belong to the TIL
Corps Mess Association, ought to know each
other The American professed himself delighted
10 make his acquaintance. but said he did not be
long TO the association in question.
May l ask. sir then demanded the colonel,
looking very fierce, why you wearing that
bane your hat?'
The young man looked puzzled and explained how
heel. y advise you. sir. take il of, since you
acknowledge you have no right to it he said
he walked stiff1y away.
II time after this that the young Ameri-
Ventured upon wearing another one of his nice
looking bands, and this time he chose such mod
looking that he thought it could not posi-
acquaintance he made through its medium was a
most delightful one, but he found that he had
again trespassed and was wearing band that had
been designed for a certain Alpine club. Upon this
he sent the of the lot home to his brother.
Perhaps you wear them he wrote, but
do not dare TO try another one over here.
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THE VS. GHOST.

Anything appe-tairing 20 the occult naturally
appeals to our humanity and excites our interest.
50 the recent psychological researches Of our
organized society for the purpose have aroused no
little discussion On the subject. said ma iron. AT
the vs. who always 60 in for the latest new idea,
the revival Of interest in such topics has been
received with especial enthusiasm, and regular
symposium has been held this winter their
afternoon tea hour. people who were interested
getting into habit Of dropping in try various
experiments in mind reading. table moving. spirit
writing and all the other homogeneous methods
the unseen world. the members OF which must
certainly have become much less dignined than
they were in their lfetimes TO the child
ash devices that they credited with
AT an amateur seance one afternoon in Decem-
ny hrelght to enhance the effect of the situation
Inc ooor into the hall. which had been closed by
me servant, slowly opened Several people spoke
81 II and laughtngly suggested a mysterious VS.
snheIllng al the same hour. when the door again
SLOWLY opened. Again and again this happened
ooer which had been closed and latched by the
,b haa opened, and no apparently did IT, so That
o nhVisols guest became quite a popular person
and ADDED not little to the interest OF tne
baaoee 60 n MS or her honor. There was one mem
g % me party who could have solved the mys-
go 49, she had chosen. but she kept discreetly
SrIIr ano The VS. ghost as IL was called, De
Ia.He OF great interest. But there is certain
.ltIe Dlaek cocker spaniel belonging to Mrs v 5
ssissetlf. VINO is extremely fond OF teacake. The
ICES not catch very well. II is easy 10 push IL
cl'en from the outside and Of course, very small
VA plaek dog could not be seen. as protected by
the shadows. he sneaked in and took refuge under
IlS MISTRESS skirt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-13
LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP INCREASES.

The League for Political Education held its an
nual meeting yesterday Berkeley Lyceum No.
% West Forty fourth-st IN the absence OF MIS-
George Haven Putnam the president. the report OF
the years work was given by the honorary presi-
dent Mrs Henry NJ Sanders. and showed de-
cided increase in the leagues range OF influence
The membership is nearly double that reported last
wear being now thousand. and the at
tendance at lectures classes and debates was in an
even larger proportion. The total attendance last
year was less than four thousand and this year 1t
has numbered more than zen thousand.
The officers regarded especially gratifying the
facr that nearly one thousand calls were made az
the league rooms by persons interested in the
work against 5S7 made the previous year
The new feature of the seasons work was .
mems department. which had Monday evening
lectures TO enable the men who desired join the
league to hear the speakers whose morning talks
thew could not attend. The department has been
highly successful the attendance at the lectures
having been from fifty three hundred
After the brief report illustrated talk on early
weaving and spinning given by Miss Helen
Crooks who has made a close study of the subject
and has MANY pictures of ancient and primitive
looms that she was allowed photograph at the
british Museum. She showed also an interesting
collection of native weaveS from samoa, the FIJI
Islands Patagonia and various tribes or American
Indians especially the NavajOS and Noquts.
a series of pictures were thrown on the screen
illustrating the steps in Navajo weaving. from the
great flock of sheep through the processes OF shear
ing washing drying. picking, earding and spin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-13

~ &c NOT unusual for a gourd vine to grow from
ten TO eighteen inches. Then the pre- g1G is a
its fruitage the ones ina SIRE 70 grow on the
vines that droop over neighboring fences ana
This undesirable trait is said Ike many a hu Isa
one to be capable of scientific explanation me ne
the vine. If the gardener desires 70 congr ne
fences with green growth thaI VIII ie ~ e.ed
labor after the simple task OF pianthg 'a aed the
gourd will the rest But IL he wishes any ti it
else yard he will do well to shnh 1t anu ITO
To roop over Of the border bed on Drd 5Rs
shady side of the yard sweet atggss se might be
them variety Of single and double wrea
nayneiy among them. The geraniums VIII not
dower very freely in the shade.
.h sunny side OF yard 1t should be sown close
to the coping Unless climbing run M
planted od dFf be- AGED Cd The rest Of
snace should be filled with the bIghtest cram t
tnat can ~ the latter the saffron pretty flesh
coiored flower and bonseLine p5ight nue. III os
ar az .raerant These tea roses are not hardy ana
sbould be planted in the groune They may be
poe'e wisbes TO take the trouble.
No varieties will give greater satlsfaction ZOE me
haroy oaiI Ratfmore Belle which is white or the
Prairie queen which IS pink ,,,u... .-oo, With
greater a delight than privilege Of eating products
e heS TaI sardf indeed With proper
to natures whims, one may SOW ana eat aI h
from to frost Ihe BACK on ' and i, NAV be
esec,pally screened from the view or the pafior
windows by border of sweetpeas IN me n.st Cd
China asters Tor the later summer and me , ian,
The sweetpeas should be plantesa Tass pIetthat
the edge nearest the hSsSe AMI ns 70 or Is tor
ing before the weather has Iineo see''e0' s'sN'
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BUGGIES AND AUTOS. "

i should think, mamma said her youngest
daughter. that buggies would have been ever so
much nicer than automobiles, Papa used TO take
you out to drive In his buggy didn't he, when
you were both beginning TO like each other, and
before either Of you really knew it2 How lovely II
l--st have been. just you in a cosey, COM
Portable wagon. with a dear. gentle trotter that
would 90 slow fast. just you liked, passing
everything on the road when you were among peo-
PIE and then jogging quietly along the pretty coun-
Try roads sweet with spring blossoms and leaves.
You could talk then. couldn't you. and learn all
about each other. and I suppose that was the way
you fell in love with papa wasn't it2 You knew
him Vel and got TO like him much.
What ! going TO do this afternoon? Oh.
going out with Mr. Smith in his bubble, I sup
pose-it isn't very gay. You know. you are never
the must give his entire attention 10 his ma
chne-anG. besides, you both so muffed up tnat
you have to shout if yo1 obliged to say any
ming that s sSary. so you have TO sit there
mum mouse. rushing through the country to the
accompaniment Of noise, dust and the smell OF the
man was good natured and let US off. and the
other day nearly killed child-that is we
thought we had. but found on stopping that he
had luckily only 1ripped and fallen in his scurry
10 get OF the What dine is it, Three
O'clock Well. / sUprcse ! must so and get ready.
be muffed up like : swathed mummy. with huge
automobile coat ones spring costume and
three four wells any olG hat. Mary. sud
denly turning her eldest sister, Il wish you
would 20 n my place. Dir. Smith would never
know the difference. and ] really very tired Of
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the unbeaten yolks of eggs added at a time
The cheese was then stirred in and as soon as IL
had melted and blended with the mixture the whole
turned into shallow pans to cool. When cold
the mixture became solid and could be cut into
cubes and oblongs The pieces were dipped In
bread crumbs. then in whites of eggs, then IN
bread crumbs again, ard fried in deep hot fat
These croquettes suitable for cheese course
Eggs a la creole required the following ingredi-
ents: One tablespoonful of butter, one teaspoonfu
of chopped onion. tablespoonful OF Hour ana
one cupful of strained tomato juice round of but
tered toast for each egg. and as many eggs as de-
sired Seasoning to be added after cooking.
The butter placed In the pan, and when 1t
had Drowned the onion added. The -four was
then put in the pan and Drowned with the mixture
and the Juice poured in. Before the mixture
could thicken. the eggs were dropped in, one at a
time to poach and the dipped up with
spoon and poured over each egg as it cooked. As
soon as the eggs were poached they were carefully
lifted and placed the rounds of toast. spoonful
of the gravy poured over each, and the seasoning
sprinkled on top This dish sent forth savorX
odor when cooking. and was highly commended by
those who tasted it
At the next lecture to be given at the same place
on Wednesday afternoon. Salads and Sandwiches"
will be discussed.