davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Deaih Of Mr.. Saunders.

Mrs. Merritt A. Saunders died AT lh
home Of Mr. Monroe Jones, IN TIM
place, on the morning Of the lih inst.
after brief illness, and was buried
from the Episcopal Church, at 1890 o
Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. Nh
Southal officiating.
Mrs. Saunders was before her mar
riage Miss Welby, of Maryland, where
she graduated from the Woman's Col
lege, Baltimore, aud then taught in her
schools with fidelity and most success
fully. Some three years ago she be-
came the wife Of Mr. Merritt A Saun-
ders, who with two little girls from
whom mother has been taken before
they had learned 10 lisp the holy name
are left to mourn their irreparable loss
Some four months since, she came 10
| Farmville a stranger To we'll nigh all
our people, but soon won her way Ia
homes and hearts 10y a gentleness aud
grace Of manner, cheerfulness Of spirit
and goodness Of soul which charmed
all who were privileged to know her.
When the fatal illness came there
gathered about her bed the skllltul
physician, the tender, thoughtful aud
trained nursing, with loving friends
standing with hearts Overlooking with
loving sympathy ready to shield from
pain and If possible from death But
neither skill nor tender watching, nor
love Of friends, nor their prayers, nor
the heart break Of husband, nor the
unconscious cry Of new born babe could
save from death, the grave, aud, as we
believe, from the home where none are
sick, and where there is no death
An only sister, Mrs. Elliott, Of New
York, reached her bedside after con-
seriousness had gone, and though the
iron must have entered her soul, when
there was no CLEAN Of eye nor grasp Of
hand to greet her coming, she must
nave been glad to know that sleepless |
love and tenderest care had been keep
ing watch in the death chamber, and |
that the friends who stood with her |
about the open grave were as truly in
sympathetic touch with the sorrow Of |
her heart as though they had come
from circles Of other and brighter days.
Miss Edith Ford, her half-sister, and |
Miss Alice Mcdaniel, a lifelong friend,
also came from Easton, Md.
The stranger who came to us to find
a temporary home first found that
home and then a grave, but on that
grave the fairest and most fragrant
Of Virginia flowers were laid, and they
were freshened with wealth Of Vir.
GINA sunshine at the noontide hour OF
that perfect December day when moth
er, wife, sister, friend Was buried.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Appreclative Reader.

The HERALD received the following
letter yesterday from lifelong friend
of our town:
New ALBANY, IND, Jan. 9Th, '02.
Dear Herdid,-Pease find enclosed
check TO cover my Indebtedness for
HERALD 10 jan. 1903 Send it to my
address, Crescent Hill, Kentucky. !
must keep in touch with the best peo-
pie living in the best spot on earth.
Among strangers in strange land,
my heart yearns often for the old
friends in dear old Farmville. Hurry
first copy on speedily.
With tender love for you and staff,
wishing a happy. prosperous new year
for the HERALD. ! remain
Your old friend,
r. &. PORTER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Sheppards Shots.

SnEPPARDs, VA, Jan. lih, 1902.
The last week has been one Of exceed
ing gaiety around here, notwithstand-
ing the rainy weather.
There have been a lot Of visitors in
the neighborhood
On Thursday December 18th, there
was a fox hunt from ELK Hall" They
rode about ten miles, the girls with
their clOaks turned inside out and the
boys with their overcosts turned also.
Some Of the horses fell down, but no
one was hurt They failed To catch
any foxes but fun was abundant.
Among those in the hunt were Misses
Gertrude Campbell. Claudia Perkins,
Grace aud Edna Elcan, aud Mes-rs.
Marshall Gillian, Charles Hooper,
Willie Cox aud Grigg Elcan.
Miss Mabel Glare Hebditch aud Mr..
Richard Wilbur Newsum were married
at New Store Presbyterian Church ON
the evening Of December 3lst.
Miss Cammie Jones and Messrs.
Maben and Piummer Jones left the lst
from New Store where they have been
spending the holidays.
Miss JAMIE May Crute, VINO has been
staying at home, has returned TO the
Normal school.
Miss Mary Pettice Crute and Mr.
James Crute are staying at Sheppards.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Travis Talk.
TRAVIS, Pr. Ed. Co, VA, }
Jan. :, 1902. !

Jan. Z, l5O-. J
Miss Lily Carter, who has been the
guest Of Miss Jessie Foster the past
week, has returned to her home neal
Rice.
1t gave Us great pleasure to have
with Us during the holidays Mr.. w. NJ.
Gillian and family, Of Hampden-Sid-
ney.
Mr.. Peter Trear and family, have
returned to their home in worth,
Kansas, after visit Of several weeks
to their parents near here
Mr.. Curtis, Of Dinwiddie, spent the
holidays at Mr.. George Bruces.
Misses +. Kellogg Holland and Mat.
tie Leigh Cunningham, have resumed
their school duties, after pleasant
holiday of two weeks.
Mrs Bette Bass has been quite sick
for several weeks.
Mr. G. T. Anderson aud sister, and
Mr.. aud Mrs. ;. A. Bondurant, attend
ed the Anderson Crawley marriage at
Cumberland church.
Mr. Herman Hughes spent the holi.
days at his home near Throck.
Best wishes for a prosperous New
Year To the HERALD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
A Surprise Marriage.

There was quite surprise marriage
in Farmville on the afternoon Of The
2nd inst. The contracting parties wre
MI. Robert W. Price, Of Green By,
and Miss Fannie Bidgood, daughter
Of DR.. and Mrs. II NJ. Bidgood, of his
place The intention Of this yong
couple was kepta profound secret finn
every one bat few most intimate
friends and the immediate family
circle.
The ceremony was performed at the
homeof the brides parents by Rev.
Dr. 4. y. Potts. of the Methodist
church. The groom is a popular aud
prosperous business man, well knwn
throughout this and adjoining eOunies,
while the bride Is an accomplished
Farmvile girl who for several sessDns
has been the efficient and much be-
loved teacher Of a public school rear
Green Bay.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
The Right Man.

EdtOr Herald - read with inter-
est what you had 10 say last week as
to the successor Of Dr. Frazer. Farm
vile, As is most natural, is intensely
interested in that selection. and so is
all Virginia, and, may not justly add,
this Southland Of ours? In my opin-
ion we do not have to 20 far TO find the
man, the right man, for be j. with US
now, and We know him 10 be the very
man for the place
refer to Dr. Linus W. Kline, who
for now quite Two sessions has been
member Of the faculty Of the school.
and who has grown in popular esteem
and usefulness every hour since his
connection with it.
Those Of US who heard his first words
Of welcome and Of warning to the girls
on the opening day Of the last session
Of the school, have not forgotten his
charm of manner, grace Of speech nor
that those words were words of wisdom,
while those who are privileged to hear
him in classroom come from each lee
ture with quickened interest in study.
finer inspiration for work, and nobler
ambition for something better. DR..
Kline came to the school thoroughly
equipped for the work, perhaps one Of
the best trained normal teachers Of his
age in the country, and his experel ce
here has been ofinvaluable aid to him.
DIR. Kline recently met with leading
educators Of the country at Columbia,
;. C., and easily took and maintained
front rank among them. His address
on the occasion was received with en-
thusiasm at the time and has been
spoken Of since A. one of the best of
them all.
He has been receiving faitering calls
Of late from different sections Of the
country. Virginia cannot afford to
lose him, and my hope is that he may
be induced To remain with Us.
DIR. Kline's name does not appear
with those who are applicants for the
place, but this is an instance when the
office should seek the man.
FRIEND OF TIE SCHOOL.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Pound Dead.

Frank Nenable, better known as
Cyclone, a negro who Was a partial
paralytic. was found dead on the even
ing Of the End instant just across the
Cumberland side near the brick yard.
1t was evident from the position Of the
body that Frank had had a fit, to
which he was subject, and before COM
ing TO was frozen to death. The water
from the recent Appomattox freshet
had gone over the body, and though
dead but two days, it was hardly recog-
nizable. An inquest was Thought un-
necessary.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Pamplin Paragraphs.

PAMPLIN, VA, Jan. :, 1902
Rev. Mr. Paisley, Of Arkansas, ar
rived here Friday. He will take
charge Of Buffalo, Concord aud the
Presbyterian church here. His family
Will be here in short time.
Mrs. J. W. Harwood has been quite
i'll but is better.
Henry Driskill, who died in the asy-
lum in Williamsburg, Va, on the 4th,
will be buried near Smithville, on the
Sth.
Getting ice has been in order for the
past two days Some report il 1 inch
- thick.
Mr. ". ID. Hix's daughter, who has
been quite sick, is improving.
Mr. Tom Lyon, Of HiXburg, has ac-
cepted position IN a store here.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Pollard Points.

POLLARD, Amelia Co, Jams, 'O2.
Everybody has filled up their ice
houses.
We have had a very pleasant Christ
mas. There were good many parties
around.
There was a beautiful Christmas tree
at the Union church for the Sunday
school, which was loaded with presents
for the children.
Mr.. j. g. Perrin, who has been very
sick is much better, aud the hope Is he
will soon be able to be out again.
Miss Rosa Atkins has returned to
Richmond after a visit to her parents
Mr.. W. p. Ransom has gone back to
Amelia from Richmond to visit his
father, Mr. w. A. Ransom.
Miss Gertrude Wright is spending
several days with Miss Emma Atkins.
Mr.. J. H. Davis, Of Meherriu, spent
the Christmas with his mother and
friends.
A new postofilce has been establish
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Snnnrside Spark.

SUNNysIDE, Va, Jan. 9th, 1902.
Miss Annie Garrett, who has been very
i'll for several weeks, il somewhat better.
Mr.. ). w. Shepard aud wife spent
the holidays with relatives in Buck
lngham county.
Mr.. w. r. Rudd shipped nice lot
Of timber during Christmas week
Mr. Henry Nicholas, Of Buckingham
county, spent last week with Mr.. J W.
Goodman, hunting.
Messrs. 5. G. Carter, j. A. Carruthers,
aud J. p. Baltimore spent several of
the Christmas holidays with the Carter
brothers, at Edge Hill.
Mr. J. ". Goodman killed two deers
yesterday.
Mr.. >. b. Powers has m wed 10 Mr..
Edward Byesley's, To take charge OF
his farm.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
ACard Of Thanks.

We desire to thank the many friends
0l FaImVlle FOR the tender sympahles
and kind assistance extended TO Us in
This oar sad affection. Our loved one
being stranger here was herself
touched by so many little attentions
Aud often during her long and painful
suffering was hehid tO remark on the
"kiud people of farmvlle,' wishing
she "c0uld spend the balance OF her
days iu Farmvilic.n So she died, and
knowing her feelin ., 10 has been our
sad pleasure 20 lay her away among
YOU.
So for tafmviile The bereaved nus
band. tine dear little babes aud lo5ing
sisters viii ever carry grateful h@r,s
aud tender memories
MERkrr A. SAUNDEis,
Mis- ALBERT ELLIOTT,
Mrs. MONROE JONLs
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
What Wonld il Cost 4!

Editor Herdld II respectfully sug-
gest that you will ask Mr. Buck through
your columns what he will charge to
remove the nuisance from Sycamore
Bottom, and give us instead a decent
and substantial rock way
No matter what the cost, it should
be done. A few more such barriers to
travel, and Farmvile will suffer serious
loss, and the county become by word.
TRAVELLER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
4 AZ NI.. So Carlerl.. By tLe name,

ed at Miss Nnra Carriers, by the name,
Trolley
Mr. u. {. Mann died suddenly on
Saturday night, q, and was buried
at the Union church on Monday the
23fd. lie will be greatly missed.
Mr. Robert DOwdy died suddenly,
ON Sunday night, he 18th Of Deem
Der, at his daughters, Mrs. Charley
Allen, in Buckingham county, while
on visit. His friends are greatly dis
tressed, as he was a good man aud an
old soldier.
Mr.. Ochiler Foreman died in Peters
burg and his remains were brought up
TO Sandy Creek church, and laid to
rest IN the cemetery Oh January 9th.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Hampdcn.Sidncy HeraldingS.
HAMPDEN SIDNEY, Va, !
Jan. Is. 1902.

HAMPDEN SIDNEY, VA,
Jan. s. 1902.
Misses Della Brock, May Darlington,
Frank Jones and Louise Bedinger, were
with Us from their schools during the
holidays.
Mr.. h. W. Reynolds, Of Newport
News; Mr. Lee Darlington, Of New
York; Mr.. Rob Brock, Of West Virginiai
Mr.. Sanford Hart, Of Wayerly, Va,
and Mr.. Thomas Hooper, professor at
Blackstone, were among the Christmas
visI tors.
DR.. Almond spent the week in
Washington and Baltimore.
DR.. Henry McIlwaine went To Peters
burg.
DR.. Murray was on visit to re-
latives in Suffolk.
Mr.. Bradford Reynolds went to Rich
mond for few days
Misses Frank aud Charlie Jones en-
tertained their little friends on Thurs
day afternoon of Xmas.
Miss Margaret Reynolds received on
the afternoon of New Years day.
Misses Arna Bell and Grace Lyle are
in Lexington.
Mr.. Armstrong; Graduate Of Hamp-
den-Sidney, is here to teach part of
Of DR.. McIlwaiue's course while he il
away.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
ll.nr ihr Normal.

A representative Of the HERALI
dropped BOO 'H ihe Normal on Monday
found "G tru' Cox Ia his snug den
hard at work rn financial report, bal
ready fuf cHal. The only interruption
u which came from the oft-repeated
knocks fam 'tc girls who lust "waui-
ed stamp" The Government could
afford "a branch allice up there.
The building vas delightfully."- heated,
thoroughly we'll ventilated, scrupulous-
ly clean, aud though at that hour hav-
ing under is different roofs quite 400
folks. all was a. profoundly quiet rs a
well governed family circle
The dining room was ready for din
ner, and the white table cloths, glisten.
ing ware. with an occasional stand Of
blooming flowers, made an inviting
scene.
In the laundry were stacks Of snow
white clothes, the furnaces We're all
aglow, the outdoor plants were wrap
ped IN winter dress, and the electric
engine. shining and bright, was resting
from its mornings work, ready to re-
sumo business at the old stand before
"early candle light" In this connec-
ton We were told that The light would
hereafter cost the school about S25 a
month, when it had been paying SIS
"a month The plant complete cost
some 81, 200 The lights are turned of
at 10 p. m, aud turned on at a. m.
No one seems TO care for them after or
before that time.
There has not been a serious case Of
sickness among the scholars during the
session, and the cheeks we saw (only
Of those asking for stampsl were all
aglow with roses, health blooms, ma
lures winter blossoms.
Gen" Cox says the dinner he gave
the seventy girls who remained over
for Xmas, twas the best, the very best
of the season" The bill of fare. as he
repeated it, did seem to smack of the
right flavor, aud we rather regretted |
that the dinner dell did not ring dur
ing the interview, for we would have
told the readers Of the HERALD Of at |
least the everyd lay dinner Of the Nor
They are good, for does not
the princess Of good house keepers pre-
side over their preparation
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10

About 9 O'Clock sunday nighta light
glared suddenly against the skies IN
sou'herly direction, aud the fire bill
was furiously rung after the cry Of fire
had been set up Ii was found to be
the stable Of Mr.. W. II Burger, mile
from town.
The building aud contents WIRE
totally consumed There were many
tons Of hay in the stable. 1t is
believed the fire was the act Of an To-
cendiarv.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Pratt Clark

Al the Baptist parsonage, "Wednesday
afternoon at half past > o'clock, Mr.. Jss-
sic G Pratt and Miss Lura Clark wGe
married. Rev. = II. Thorn pson ofiica-
ted.
The couple came TO Farmville fran
the neighborhood Of Green Bay, AVOID
iug Sycamore bottom, however, ia their
travel by going around it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10

A capable, experienced man and a
young lady clerk, who know the trade
Of Farmville aud surrounding country.
Steady employment aud fair salary.
Store will open in February, opposite
G. NJ. Walker * sons. Apply by letter
with references To
l.. NJ. KOHEN,
Salem Ave, Roanoke, va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Quick Return.

Ia last weeks HERALD there was
published notice Of stray COW, and
Just below notice Of COW found. That
beats the record The HERALD is the
advertising medium Of Southside Nir-
ginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
some Bargains.

One hundred acres of timber and
within SIX miles of FarmVi.le. sixty
acres of thinner land near Green BAY.
A desirable farm Of 220 acres within
three miles OF Farmville AnOthei Of
lbs acre, within a mile of Farmville
tarmyille Farm Agency
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Obituary.

Died. at her home, in Lexington,
Ky, December 9th, 1901, Mrs. Elvira
Davenport, relict Of Col J. NJ. Daven-
port. aud sisler0f Mr. c. X. Morton.
Charlotte Gazette please copy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
4 Mnllel Farm.

If you want model farm We have
one To suit you. IL il located in the
county Of Cumberland. We will take
pleasure in showing 1t to you.
FARMvILLR FARM AGENCY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
FarmyilIe Graded and High School.

Roll Of honor for the week ending
December 20:
High School-Hugh Gillian Lionel
Hooper, Kate Bidgood, Lillian Thomp-
son.
Grades: %. Marjorie Thompson,
Lizzie Dayis, Annie Lyon, Hugh Gar
land.
90. Ben Rives Hooper, Bette
McDauald, Annie Lindsay.
o.. EugeDia Fallwe'l, Louise Gray,
Virginia Smith.
(4). Basil Jackson, Lena Gillian,
Olive Harris, Bert Beaber, Iommie
Lyon. Lawrence Smith.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
The County Team.

We understand that the county
mules are boarding instead Of working.
This is all wrong. We thought it had
been agreed that they could be proiita-
bly, employed all winter. Are our bot
tom places all perfect? II there is
nothing else to be done they might
be kept busy all winter aud far into
the spring remoUiag the barriers from
Sycamore BOTTOM Let's exercise ordi-
nary common sense in the manage
ment Of public affairs and quit fooling.
Private business conducted a. that
Sycamore bottom venture was would
plunge headlong into bankruptcy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
Darlington Heights Dots.

DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA,
Jan. 9, 1902.
A deliehtful entertainment was given
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-01-10
For sale Cheap.
DIR. Kline I'm Richmond.

One good work horse. Apply to Col.
r. A. Booker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

ployes for their MONDAY" lunch, and
Judge Gray asked him IL this was
strictly enforced. He answered that IL
two-thirds of the employees petition for
shorter period, he permits of 1t. They
frequently petition. he said, that they
may shorten the time they will be in
the factory.
In the counties of Lackawanna. Lu-
zerne, Wyoming and Wayne, which
formerly constituted his district. Mr..
Bishop stated there were 1,240 boys and
1,69S girls between the age of thirteen
and sixteen employed in mills and fac
| tories. He had not at hand the figures
in his present district.
Edward Roderick. of The First dis
trict was the first of the inspectors
called to the stand. He is often ac-
companied by u boss he said when
| making an inspection. 1t is desirable
to have the boss along that defects can
be pointed out to him and suggestions
made for improvements. The inspector
does not visit all the working places
in a mine on each inspection. as it
would be Il physical impossibility. He
uses his Awn Judgment as to what parts
of the mine he will inspect and what
mines he Will inspect most often. Some
mines are inspected once a year and
some fifteen times a year.
1T was probably true. he said, that
some miners don't see the inspector
very often because they are out of the
mines before the inspector reaches the
place! He has met men coming out at
s o'clock in the morning, with their
days work finished. The miners OF
his district do not average five hours
work a day. The miners talk to him
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

Have Had Hard LUCK.
In addition to stating that the earn
ngs they received were divided among
four men instead Of two. as represented
by the company. the fathers OF the
little silk mill girls. who had been criti-
cized for allowing such small children
to work nights, told of having had en-
tremely hard luck, as a further excuse
for their seeming lack of natural par
entail feeling John Demko told of bury
ing six children in five years and hav-
ing had his wife in an asylum Peter
Shicach told of having an invalid wife
and large family of small children. His
little girl wanted to work in the mill
and gave UP day job to go on the
night shift. Judge Gray suggested to
both fathers that they ought to take
the little girls out of the mill. 1t would
be better, he said to get them positions
as domestics. If it was really necessary
to have them work
Major Warren disputed the claim of
the other side that the places of these
miners were worked fourhanded. as
the system in vogue at these collieries
was to work u place two-handed.
Judge Gray invited General Manager
May to the stand to throw what light
he could on the question in doubt. Mr..
May said the company keeps no record
of how many men work in ~ place,
under a contract miner. 1t may be pos
sible, he admitted, that in the instances
in question the places were worked
four-handed, but the likelihood is, he
said. that it was two-handed, because
the two-handed system prevails at this
colliery. The matter would be looked
up, he said, and the commission in
formed. He thought it would be very
difficult to determine this, as the COM
pany has no record of any kind of how
many men work on Il contract.
Judge Gray expressed much concern
over this matter, as it raised 81 ques-
tion about the adequacy of all the
Pennsylvania company's figures. He
particularly requested that the conf
mission be Informed as to whether or
not the earnings set forth in the sta
tistics applied to two men or four men.
Mr.. Darrow was disposed to charac-
teriZe as unfair the action of the COM
pany in giving it out that the wages
represented the earnings of two men
when it was not sure but that it might
be for four men. Major Warren re-
marked that Mr.. Darrow was ques-
tioning the good faith of Mr.. May. Mr..
Darrow replied that he was directly
challenging Mr.. Mays good faith. and
repeated his assertion that the action
in question was unfair and unjust.
AS to Factory Laws.
Earl w. Bishop, deputy factory in
spector in this district, was the first Of