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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-02-07
Pamplin Paragraphs.

PAMPLIN, VA, Feb. 4, 1907.
Mr. Charles Sims and Miss Johnson
were married here on the 30lh January
Miss Brownie Fox played the wedding
march. Rev. j. II. Couch, performed
the ceremony. The bridal party took
dinner at Park Hotel, but unfortunate
~ the bride aud groom had to leave on
the up train, aud were unable to par
take Of the many delicacies.
Our little village had five insurance
(assurance) men here last week, and
they did some good work. Neither of
them talked themselves TO death.
| have heard Of two persons getting
their legs broken but such have been
scarce, aud if any hearts have been
smashed no one has been for the doctor.
Mr.. b. f. Hunt is still confined to
his bed, though a great deal better.
Miss Mary Dillon is contemplating a
trip up IN Charlotte in few days.
think the ground hog must have
come out Sunday, as it was entirely too
bad for coons.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-02-07
A TAX PAYER.
FarmrlIIe ComnlImenied.

Editor Herdid:-I have been into
many Of the towns Of Virginia Of late
and nowhere have seen one so attrac-
tive in appearance as is Farmviile.
Your buildings, business and resi-
dental, are far above the average, and
there is an air Of cleanliness peryading
streets and stores, that is very pleasant
to the eye. The goods in your stores
are more neatly arranged than find
elseH here, and those in charge are
better dressed and Of better manners
than the average. And having said
this much candor compels me TO add
| have seen more Of "get up and git"
in many other towns Of the same size
in the state, and much larger pro-
portion Of manufacturing establish
ments than lind here. 1t is myste y
to me that such town as Farmvile is
should bank SO largely on one article
Of trade.
You ought To have in full swing a
score or more Of busy work shops
from which The raw material should
be sent out TO the markets Of earth in
finished form.
You have been sending abroad all
too long for shoes, shirts, prints, over
alls, blankets, wagons, buggies, &c., &c
Wake up and grow as Is your high
privilege and sacred duty.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-02-07
Giving 10th Lord.

Editor H.r0id.-I attended services
in church not far from Farmville on
last Sunday, and when the basket
reached certain individual he asked
that a 80 cent piece be changed. The
officer i'm charge Of the basket COM
piled with his request, and was care
ful 20 give him such change As would
enable him 10 give a. little as nickle.
Imagine that officers surprise when he
was then asked to change the nlckle
that the owner might be allowed 10
drop in only one cent He did just
that thing, and the basket was passed
To the next man. The next day /
mentioned the occurrence Ia preacher
Of another church. and he then related
this experience from his own life a.
minister Of the gospel. When a young
er man heagreedio give certain portion
Of his time 10 a certain church, for and
in consideration of IS year. At the
end Of the year he had collected 81.
He then agreed to stay with them an-
other year provided the members Of
the church would agree TO give him a.
salary a. much a. they had spent the
past year in whiskey. This provoked
profound silence which was broken in
upon by bar room keeper who was
present and who rose 10 say: 81 don't
know about all your flock, but at least
one of them owes me 1925 for liqnor
drank at my barduring The past twelve
months The benediction was pro-
nouuced, and the congregation broke
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A Card OF Thanks.

| was with my brother ORR. James
Walter Johns) during his illness, aud
| never saw such attention paid any
sick person a. was paid him by bis
many friends, far and near. Those
who could not come to see him would
write. aud they sent him every delicacy
that they thought might ia any degree
tempt his appetite.
IL was one of his last requests that
we have a card put in the tarmvllle
HERALD thanking them all for their
kindness to him. Said he knew he
would not live To thank them in person,
but he felt very grateful To them. lie
knew they had done what they could
and he appreciated it very highly, aud
80 did the members Of his family. He
was perfectly conscious TO the end.
Said he could trust his Saviour TO take
him home. He is now at rest free
from all sorrows and suffering. There
il one more vacancy in our home which
never can be filed. | trust that Gods
blessings may rest upon aud abide
with the bereavcd family aud may pre-
mare them for their Heavenly home,
where we may all meet again when
orr life work here Is over. Wen never
say good bye IN Heaven.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. w. J. HILIsMAN.
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Bible stndle.

10 the coming Of Miss Mas y Blod
git T. Firmville. "A wonderful opp'tun
ity for Bible study Is offered TO al
dies. Miss Blodgett's thorough know
edge Of the Bible, her clear aud fircelu
presentation Of the truth, and hel
earnest conservation. combine To max,
her most eminent teacher
Sine has had much experience in the
work that she comes 10 do, notably in
Moody Institute, m the Young Wom-
aus Christian Asso iation Of Chicago,
aud ia the Summer Conferences at
A-heville, North Carolina where young
women from large numb Of our
southern schools assemble To study
Gods Word, and 10 prepare themselves
for more eilicint Christian service.
This winter Miss Blodgett has accept
ed invitations To conduct Bible classes
in Admission, Alabama; Atlanta. Genr-
gia; Ga,iouia aud Salisbury. North
Carolina. In AL of these places she has
had the sympathy aud hearty coroper-
alton If he ministers Of the various
denominations.
She expects to begin her work in
Farmvile ab iut the middle Of Feb
ruary The exact date aid place Of
meeting will be- announced later.
The course will be- four weeks
study ia Ga Testament characters.
a prominent minister Of the places
where Miss Blodgett has besn this
winter, says Of her work: la my judg.
ment she is a very superior Bible
teacher. She is thoroughly familiar
with the Bible, and has the gift Of 50
imparting the truth As To impress il
upon her hearers. She believes IN the
Holy Spirit, aud evidently God honors
her labors with marked success. | con-
slider the value of the work she is doing
a. incalcuable.
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Belle, Willie aud Fannie Robertson
Came and Mamie Taylor. Jessie
O'Connor, Al0eIy Smith and Frances
Oliver; Masters Hill Robertson and
Hunter Harris.
Miss Edith Pollard, and brother.
Master Ernest, are again at school after
several days illness.
"Paris' the pet deer Of Miss
Berta Brightwell, was killed by the
morning express, last Thursday. His
death is lsmented by many friends.
for he licked the hands Of the blacklist
nanny as quickly ~ that Of the
most cultivated lady.
Mr.. Conway Hurt spent Sunday
with Mr. X. n. Johnson, who is
gradually regaining health in the Hill
City.
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Pollard Points.

POLLARD, Amelia Co., Feb. 4, 'O2.
The farmers are wishing for the cold
spell TO break up 50 they can finish
selling their tobacco. Everyone is
highly pleased with the prices. They
don't come back with sad look and
long faces like they have done for sew
eral years past.
Mr.. q. w. Lester, who has been on
the sick list, is improving.
Mr.. w. f. Orange has been very III
but the doctor thinks he is out Of dan
ger now.
Grip and cold have again commenced
in our section
Nh. J. II. Anderson had a fine dog
to 20 mad and bite his brother, DR. f..
p. Anderson, who has left for New
York for treatment.
Miss Gertrude Wright is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Finn, in Manchester.
Miss Emma Atkins will leave soon
for Richmond to engage in business.
Mr. J. w. Pollard, Of Rodophil, has
taken Mr. J w. Fowlkes' farm in
hand.
Mr.. Willie Deaton, Of Deatonsville,
was married near Jetersville, January
18th, to Mrs. Morris.
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Carrier Pigeon.

A beautiful carrier pigeon is in the
kindly keeping of the family Of Mr.. {.
L. Cbappell. 1t has been fully ten
days since the little fellow was seen
roasting in the porch to their dwelling,
and thinking it was common pigeon
no notice was paid it, until Monday
evening after it bad taken TO its roost
a member Of the family caught the
bird and discovered that it was a car
rier Around one leg is "A band bear.
ing the inscription, NV. + c., 1900.
As, and on the other is a small band
with no inscription.
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4 Nnlsanee.

Editor Herdid,-If you would do
good service 10 the travelling public Of
Virginia urge upon the members Of
the legislature, when it meets again to
make the "Jim Crow" law apply a.
we'll to depots as 10 moving trains.
The nuisance, especially at such
places as Meherrin. Burkevile, &c,
has gotten to be intolerable. Filth Of
body, with filth Of tongue, bad whiskey
aud dirty pipe odors combine to make
scenes 50 repulsive and conditions so
bad, that a sefrespecting man, TO say
nothing Of delicate and refined woman
hood, can hardly submit fora moment.
We have the authority 10 protect our
selves, our wives and our daughters
and no time should be lost in eflecting
the most desirable change Condi-
tons at Farmville are at times bad
enough. SUFFERER
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Darlington Heights Dots.
DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA, |
Eph z 1902 (

DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA
Feb. 3, 1902.
Mr.. Henry Woodbridge died at bis
home near this place last Thursday
morning. The burying took place
Friday morning at Spring Greek church.
He leaves a wife aud four children to
moan after him. He had been sick
only few days with pneumonia.
We are sorry to hear that Mr.. Ennis
Adams is quite i'll with pneumonia
Mr.. Willie Crute, Of Charlotte, spent
Sunday in the neighborhood.
Ms. Pearl Bradner, ofCharlotte, was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Cobb
last week.
Mr.. J. l.. Hart, of Farmville, was in
the neighborhood last week, and went
out one evening ann killed Is birds
and one rabbit. | must say that was
fine for him.
The weather has been extremely cold
for the past few days.
Several cases Of pneumonia in the
neighborhood but they are improving.
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This venerable citizen died al hi-
home, ~ Burkeville, At y III Of last
saturday, the 1T inst after long and
painful Illness. Ia the s7lh year o. his
age, and was buried the following day
in the cemetery at Prospect.
Until burdeued with the weight Of
years aud i'll health, Mr. Saunders was
actively engaged IN the practice OF law,
aud for the greater portion Of his life
his home was in the county Of Buck
ingham. Some years ago he moved
To Burkeville, where the loving aiten-
ton Of wife and daughter mitigated
pain and gave comfort in the midst Of
sure trial.
The struggle is over and the old vet
eran has found rest at last.
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cost. II | am rightly Informed, there
was 10 percent tax imposed three
years ago especially 10 build macadam
from Farmyile 10 Hampden- Sidney
college, aud the amount for the purpose
10 part with that subscribed by your
town and he llberality Of some Of our
citizens, was sufficient to pay off all
Indebtedness on OF before maturity.
Now, what | want to know is, has
this tax been repealed or not? aud II II
is still in force when and how has this
money been applied? The reason /
have for asking these questions,
prompts the suggestions ! am about to
make i. e. that we get road builder
to ride over ten miles Of each Of our
most important roads leading through
the five districts Of our county and
make an estimate as to the cost to
macadam such parts Of these roads a.
become almost impossible during
our wet seasons. On enquiry, ! learn,
that for every ten miles Of our roads,
there will not be over from 3 to I miles
TO macadam. Then let each district pay
separate and alone for the work done
in the district. There then could be
no ground for grumbling, such as /
have heard from a number Of our tax
paying citizens IN reference 10 the one
from Farmville to Hampden-Sidney
college, and | think somewhat justly,
for many Of them have paid their
money to build a road that they will
never see or use. The above manner,
| think, will obviate the complaint.
The beautiful and almost new resi-
dence Of Mr.. T. B. Xix. near Prospect,
was destroyed by fire this morning
about o clock The occupants barely
escaped for their lives. All Of the old
family relics and house hold furniture
were lost and all wearing apparel
1t is thought to have caught from
the kitchen that stood but a shoit
distance from the dwelling. Only
partly insured. The family have the
deepest sympathy from their host of
friends; all Of whom are ready to lend
a helping hand as soon as the now inn
passable roads will permit hauling.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-02-07
Five Forks Flashes

FIVE FORKS, VA Feb 1, 1902
The Farmers are busy preparing
tobacco for market.
Winter has come at last. The
rain, hail and snow, Of last week will
leave the roads very muddy.
Mrs Dora Wood, of Pamplin, is visit
ing Mrs. J. Sam Harris.
The sale at Mr.. q. A. Carriers will be
on Wednesday, the fifth.
Mr. p. b. Young, Of Prospect, visited
this neighborhood Saturday aud Sun
day
Miss Bessie Chiffon, teacher Of Buff
falo high school, spent last Saturday
aud Sunday at her home, in Apo
mattOx.
There was a dance at the home Of
Mr. A. G. Allen Friday night.
Mrs. S. n. Cunningham, who has
been quite i'll, is improving under the
careful nursing Of Mrs. Lula Gillian,
OF HiXburg.
Mr. II. A. Gillian has been quite III,
but is improving.
Mrs. X. f. Paulett is very III with la
grippe.
Mr.. Jack Singleton was called to
Lynchburg to attend the funeral Of his
sister.
Miss Mary Yonge, one Of our most
popular young ladies, has returned to
the Normal. She will be greatly
missed by all.
Wishing the HERALD much success.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-02-07
Telephone Officer.

A meeting of the directors Of the
Farmville Telephone Co., was held last
Wednesday afternoon, when Major
Martin resigned as its secretary and
treasurer. lie gave it as his reason that
business engagements in other lines
prevented his retaining the position.
Major Martins son, Mr.. r 5. Martin,
was unanimously chosen to ill the va
cancy and accepted.
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GSSss sRo8
Hampden.Nlaney neraIdIngs.
HAMPDEN SIDNEY, Va
H. o. Ignl

HAMPDEN SIDNEY, VA,
Feb 3, 1902
II has been a. slick, and is now as
c1ld with ~ a. with our neighb0rs.
Only college boys went 10 church
services on Sunday morning, but DR..
Murray was at his post, and as is his
wont, gave strong, gospel sermon.
Miss Emma Venable, who has been so
i'll, is somewhat better though far from
being well.
DR.. Holiday reports the health Of
the community improved. The winter
has been marked by good deal Of
sickness. The health Of the students
j. excellent.
Hamp deu-Sdney base ball team will
be ready To give good account Of itself.
Historic Scotch broom is flying out
no yellow banners a. yet, but they will
come in due time. The doors Of our
public school has been closed since the
beginning Of Miss Venable's illness, but
Il is rumored that Miss Sallie Dicken-
son will take up the work.
The praises Of the macadam are be-
ing heard on every hand. We don't
appreciate how 1t j. that We submitted
50 long to a mud barrier between the
Metropolis aud the Athens Of Prince
Edward
There is quite a nourishing colored
Sunday School, which is being con-
Quoted at Kingsville by students Of the
college assisted by some Of the young
ladies' Of the Hill
DR.. McIlwaine has been with US for
several days aud no doubt enjoying
rest from Convention labors.
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Generous and Gratifying.

The effort Of the HERALD to prepare
and send out a trades edition Of the
paper, has met with the cordial
and generous response Of well nigh
every business man in Farmville. This
has filed US with gratitude aud fired
Us with enthusiasm TO do our very
best. Some are yet TO be seen, but We
feel assured that victory is even now
in sight. Two things remain to be
done; send in your photographs and
such facts CONNECTED with your BUSH
ness a. you would desire 10 have ac-
company the pictured advertisements.
And We hope to have the pictures a.
diversified as possible. that Is we want
inside views Of places Of business as
well as outside, The faces of veterans
iu business warfare and OF young
soldiers. Don't be- too modest Ii is "a
beautiful virtue but needn't be hid UNI
der bushel.
The death list Increases with each
issue Of our daily papers. Did it ever
occur to you when reading il over, that
one day your name will he written
there Aud did you ever think on,
aud wonder what Will be added Of your
life? 80 live that This may be truth
fully said: "He foughta good fight"
The immortal Bryant asked "And
what II thou Withdraw in silence from
the living, aud no friend take note Of
thy departure? All that breathe will
share Thy destiny. The gay Will laugh
when thou art gone, the solemn brood
Of care plod on, and each one, a. before,
will chase his favorite phantom; yet
all these shall leave their mirth aud
their employment, and shall come and
make their bed with thee" Any COM
fort in that? Not much. We offer
this: 81 heard a voice from heaven
saying unto me, write, Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord, yea saith the
spirit, they do rest from their labors
aud their works do follow1hem.
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4 Good Road Suggestion.
GARDENrA, VA, Feb. /,

GARDENIA, VA, Feb /, 1902
Editor Hcrdid.-From every quarter
there comes a cry for better roads. The
writer has just returned from a
trip over several Of your roads
leading from Farmviile Permit me
10 make some suggestion, as to
how believe our different roads
leading to and from Farmyille can be
permanently benefited at q minimum
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-02-07
SOD Him From Torture.

There is no more agonizing trouble
than piles The constant itching ami
burning make life intOlersble No
position Is comfortable The tOrtur- l.
unceasing. DeWitrs Witch Hazel
Salve cures piles at once For skin
diseases, cuts, burns, bruises all kinds
of wounds il is unequalled. }. ; Ger
an. st. Paul, Ark, says: "From 1865 /
suffered with the proiruding, bleeding
piles aud could iiud nothing To help
me until used DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. A few boxes completely cured
me" Beware of counterieits.-Ander-
son Drug Go.
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The Last Heard Oft.

"My little boy took the Group one
night and soon grew so bad you could
hear him breathe all over the house. "
SAYS +. d. Reynolds. Mansfield, o.
1--WE feared he would die, but few
doses Of Que Minute Cough Cure quick
ly relieved him and he went to sleep.
That's the last we heard Of the Group.
Now isn't cough cure like that valu-
able?" One Minute Cough Cure is
absolutely safe and acts Immediately
For coughs, colds, Group, grip, bron-
chit. aud all other throat aud lung
troubles il is certain cure. Very pleas
ant % take. The little ones like it,
Anderson Drug Co.
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Of this abominable cold" exclaimed
the sufferer, when The end Of a spa-m
Of coughing gave him chance 10 talk.
The way out of the trouble Is PLAIN.
Take Aliens Lung Baisam before the
merciless grip of the cold has fastened,
upon throat and lungs After a few
doses the cough is easier aud less fire.
quent and complete cure IT, but the
question of a little time.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-02-07

One HUNDRED acres Of timber land
within six miles Of Farmville. Sixty
acres Of timber land near Green Bay.
4 desirable farm Of 22O acres within
three miles Of Farmville. Another OF
TIC acres within a mile II Farmville.
Farmville Farm Agency.
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Brnce-Foster.

Mr. Hester Bruce, son Of our county,
man, Mr.. Thos. IA. Bruce. and one Of
the most successful farmers IN this Sec
ton. was married last "Wednesday To
Miss Jessie Foster, daughter Of Mr..
John w. Foster The ceremony took
place near Travis, at 4 o'clock p. m,
Rev. w. ]. Shipman, Officiating. The
HFRALD extends congratulations aud
best wishes.
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A Suggestion.
BLACKsBURG. Va.
Jan. y 1902 ,

BLAcKsBURG. Va,
Jan. -, 1902.
Editor Hcrdid.-Noticing your coL-
tlnued labors in behalf OF sycamore
Bottom" would suggest that you call
the attention Of The board Of super
visors, through your columns, to an
article in the January. 1902. Review Of
Reviews on Burnt Clay a. Road
Bed" The use Of oil might be advan.
tageous. ltwould not cost a great deal
to give II trial. Information along
both Of these lines can be had from
Gen. Roy Stone, Division Of Road In
quiry, L. ;. Department Agriculture,
Washington, D. c.
Yours truly,
A TAX PAYER.
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Prospect Pickings.
PROSPER, VA, Feb. ,

TKUoFFIIl ~ T tUs ;.
Our sick are much improved. Among
those yet III are Mrs. Bette Bright
well. Florence Hubbard and Claire
Taylor.
Those on roll Of honor in the PR
mary department Of Prospect school for
the fourth month were Misses Annie
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"Around The Pam"

"The reader may make up his mind
to be pleasantly overwhelmed by the
opulence aud vivacity Of "Around the
Pam, published by the Nutshell Pub
fishing Company, 1859 Third Avenue,
New York.
The wonders begin With the frontis-
piece picture Of President Mckinley,
drawn IN a single line beginning at "A
point on the cheek bone aud going
round aud round in constantly
widening circle, with waverings and
downbearngs Of the pen in the proper
places 10 secure detachment and shad-
ing. We are told that this portrait
sis considered the most unique work
Of its kind in the world, and If there
are degrees OF uniqueness we are will
ling to believe that this is most the
thing of which there are no duplicates.
OF course there Is text in addition to
the pictures, aud we should be surpris-
ed indeed to hear from any purchaser
the opinion that he had not got his
moneys worth 90 co.,"
We were gratified to meet with Mr..
&. b. Cunningham, Of Farmville, in
the tobacco trade, son Of an old friend,
now deceased, Robt Cunningham,
well known tobacco inspector Of
Farmyille aud Lynchburg Charlotte
Gazette.
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safe Bargain.

For sale cheap, and on satisfactory
terms, one fire proof safe, comparatively
new. For further information apply al
HERALD office.
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There's Many a Slip

nn tine O. or wet ground at this time
of year. and many sure spot In COM
sequence No amount Of caution will
guarantee you against accident That
Is why We keep Perry Davis Pain
killer ON hand to Do lie,e the ache of
bruised flesh. and sore. ihrobbimg mus
Gle. 10 bias given relief 90 two gene
mdan-. There is bui one Painkiller.
Perry Davis.
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"I have lately been much troubled
with dyspepsia. belching and sour
stomach" writes NJ. > Meab, leading
pharmacist Of Atileboro, Mass. 81 not
could eat hardly anything without
suffering several hours. My clerk
suggested ] try Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure
which / did with most happy results.
have had mo- more trouble aud when
one can 20 To ealing mince pie, cheese,
candy and nuts after such a time,
their digestion must be pretty g01d
endorse KOdoi Dyspepsia Cure heart
ilv.n You don't have To diet. Eat
all the good food YOU want but don't
overload the stomach kodol Dy>pep
STA Cure digests your food.-Auderson
Drug Co.
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An excellent way TO gag the fattereI
j. io Guido him.