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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Judge Elnnrnnr Dead.

Our community was shocked yester,
day morning on receipt of a telegram
from Houston, Texas, announcing the
sudden death Of Judge Henry w.
Flournoy. No further particulars were
learned than that he died of heart
failure little after o'clock.
Judge Flournoy's home was in
Farmville, and only a month or so
ago he was here from the oil fields of
Texas to see his friends. He was then
in the best Of health and spirits. He
was genial, afiable gentleman, of a
happy disposition, and he won and
held friends wherever he went. He
was an able lawyer and was at one
time the Secretary Of this state. His
remains will be brought TO Virginia
for interment. At the time Of his
death Mrs. Flournoy was in Charles
ton, w. Va, but she expected to join
her husband in Texas at ali early date.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Change Of PoStmasters.

Like thunderbolt from clear skies
came recently to Mr.. S. H. Bliss the
announcement from the Postoillc De
partment at Washington that there
would be appointed a man to take his
position as postmaster Of Farmvile.
There had been no resignation from
Mr.. Bliss, nor had he any intention Of
throwing up the job, for it's a good
paying position, hence the surprise.
1t is authoritatively stated that one Of
the reasons assigned for the removal OF
.he present postmaster is that he is a
nonresident Of the town; and another
that he does not give the work Of the
Office his personal attention. But
whatever may be the reasons it is Off
cially stated that Mr.. Bliss successor
will be appointed, Notwithstanding
the fact he has served only a part Of
the four-year term.
Mr.. j. +. Harris, Jr., who has been
the efficient assistant 10 Mr.. Bliss, in
the Office, is strongly recommended
applicant for the position and if en-
dorsements count for anything he Will
undoubtedly succeed his employer. On
the other hand Mr.. George Richardson,
formerly postmaster, and a prominent
merchant Of the town, is a candidate
and he has many letters commencing
his administration. Both gentlemen
have able and well.known political
friends at work, and it's a guess as to
which will win the prize.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Y. NJ. C. A, Notes.

The new mats for the gymnasium
have been ordered.
Don't fail to hear DR.. VIM. Edwin
Hall, Of New York City. Ladies are
also invited to this meeting, which
will probably be held in the opers
house.
The "Story Of Saul Of Tarsus," as
told by Mr.. r. T. Wyche, was enjoyed
by an audience Of nearly two hundred
We should be glad to have Mr.. Wyche
with us again.
The gymnasium class meets at 7:SC
Monday and Thursday nights. The
young men appreciate having an in
structor like Prof. Jones and much in.
terest is taken.
The Swedish Ladies Quartette, the
first number of the Star Course, comes
on Wednesday night, November 10Th,
This company is now in New England
and have already opened the Star
Course in Boston, where they won
great success. The Y. NJ. G.. A. il
especially fortunate in securing this
great company.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Death Of Mrs. Cowan.

Mrs. Ira l.. Cowan, wife of Mr. X. II
Cowan, died at half.past three O'Clock
Monday afternoon, October Goth, 1902
after a brief but painful illness.
Her untimely death threw the
shadow Of sorrow over our entire com.
munity, and on every lip there were
expressions Of deepest sympathy for the
sorely bereaved family. She had been
Ill less than a week, and up to the day
before her death, her physician had
hopes for her ultimate recovery, but
she had finished her life work as wife,
mother, daughter, friend-to all with a
faithfulness born Of true and noble
hearted Christian, and God called her
/ home.
Mrs. Cowan was formerly Miss Ira
Fretwell, Of Amelia county, and Is sur
vived by her widowed mother, hus-
band, two small boys and a host of
friends and relatives.
Her voice is no longer heard around
the hearthstone and her accustomed
place is vacant, and yet what a solace
even TO the grief-stricken, desolate
hearts to know she is forever at rest
To them we offer our deepest sympa-
thy, and may the sweet and precious
memory Of her, who was so true as
wife and devoted as mother, lift the
sombre shadows which now hang so
dark in their home and bring peace and
sunshine.
The funeral took place Wednesday
morningat IL o'clock from the home,
conducted by Rev. DIR. Potts, and the
interment made in the Farmyille GEN.
etery. The following friends acted as
pallbearers: Messrs. J. ID. Watkins,
l.. J. Verser, II. Z. Crute, j. l.. Hart,
w. +. England, and f. NJ. Bugg.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Some New Advertisements.

The HERALD invites particular at
tention to new advertisements in this
issue. They are as follows: East and
West Blackstone Land Company, offer
ing lots for sale at auction.
Reeds European Shows, which VIII
exhibit here tomorrow.
Messrs. Davis and Atkins presenting
testimonials of the purity of their
celebrated Stuart Rye Whiskey.
Messrs. Bernheim Bros. recommend
ing O'Gara's Private Stock Whiskey.
Hambro Distilling and Distributing
Co, of Baltimore, soliciting mail or
ders.
In. Kohen, who believes in adver-
Using and has increased his space to
tell Of bargains in his line.
Messrs. Hubbard & Gillian announ-
cling the opening of first class market
house and inviting public inspection
Of their clearly premises on Third
street.
]. NJ. Echols Co. tell about their
Piedmont Concentrated Iron and
Alum Water, which has made many
wonderful cures of chronic diseases.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
An Hour at The Normal.

A representative Of the Herald spent
pleasant and interesting hour at the
Normal on last Friday morning. The
object Of the visit was to inspect the
new building, and with that finished,
he invaded the PRESIDENTS Office where
he very much enjoyed seeing and
hearing president Jarman who with the
aid Of an accomplished architect has
put in picture-form the Normal Of the
future. 1t would be right difficult for
an iu-expert tn give any just description
of the buildings as they are to be.
Suffice to say that the wing now being
hurried is to have companion on the
east, while the intervening buildings
are to be made to conform to the flank
ing wings. When the plan has been
consummated, all Virginia will be
justly proud Of her only school for the
training Of her daughters for work in
the public schools Of the State.
With the projected buildings in po-
sition, the Fleming house would be
removed, and the athletic hall and
laundry shut out from the front view
so that nothing would break in upon
the imposing front view Of the con-
genial and commanding finished build
ings Provision will be made for cover
ed walk-ways for the girls so thatstOrmy
days will not interrupt regular aud
healthful exercise.
The first plan Of the new building
now under construction will be devoted
to the purposes Of the training school,
the second to be divided between class
rooms and library, and the third to
which will be up-to-date
in every detail Eventually the chapel
will be moved to the second floor and
be made large enough to accommodate
the increasing members Of students.
All Farmvile rejoice in the great
things already accomplished by those
who have had in charge this noble
school of learning, and stands on tip
toe Of interest as it peers into It's
and opening future.
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Teachers Association.

The Association of Prince Edward
teachers assembled in the Normal Hall
on Saturday at 1890 a. m, in a very
interesting and helpful meeting.
After an Introductory prayer for
Gods blessing and guidance, an adj
dress was made by Prof Jones, of the
Normal, on the value Of play, not only
for the body, but for the development
OF character, of decision, grit, fairness,
ability to know, and deal and cooper
ate with our felowmen, self placement
for the good Of the whole and the sue
cess of the undertaking.
Prof Eggleston gave a strong appeal
for the improvement Of our schools,
and placed before his audience beauti-
full and possible ideals, illustrated by
instances in which they had been &C.
complished.
Then followed Mr.. Wyche, an APP
preciated contributor to the meeting,
in delightful and inspiring talk on
The Story in the School-the value
of stories embodying the beauty and
grandness of Imagination and history,
awakening the fancy, and filling the
soul Of childhood or youth with pie
lures ofbeauty and throbbings of noble
emotion, and lessons Of wisdom.
Miss Dickinson then read a paper on
the history of Prince Edward county,
that possesses a special value to those
that know or belong to the old families
of the county and believe that the
memory Of noble past is stimulus
to nobility in the future.
Under the head of business, the old
officers were reelected, while for the
position Of president, the Association
was fortunate in being able to secure
the services Of Professor Eggleston, so
well able to help and stimulate it in the
work IN which it is engaged.
Before adjourning a motion was also
passed expressing earnest belief in the
Just claim of teachers to be appointed
earlier, and joined in a memorial from
all parts Of the State, requesting the
State Board to so arrange the date Of
the uniform examinations that teachers
might be able to be appointed not later
than the first Of July. The league then
adjourned TO meet again at the Normal
School on the first Saturday in De-
,ember at 1890 A. NJ.
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Pamplin Paragraphs.

PAMPLIN, VA, Oct. 20. '02.
Rev. II. l.. Paisley, of Arkansas, call
ed by with his bride and sister to see hi:
brother, Rev. J. A. Paisley, of thl:
place. He was married in Springfield,
Mass, last week.
Rev. DR.. Martin, Of Salem, Va, will
help Rev. j. II. Couch in a meeting
here next week.
Miss Dowdy, Of Pulaski, is visiting
Mrs. T. p. Singleton.
Rev. J. A. Paisley and Rev. j. w.
Elder and wife will leave on the 2lst.
to attend Synod in Norfolk, Va.
Tine church and community were
helped by the meeting at Spring Creek.
Sixteen joined church and a number of
conversions.
Frost claims very little Of our far
mer's tobacco, as most Of it was housed
The farmers are very busy sowing
wheat and making molasses.
Mr.. Aubrey Shorter, Of Crewe, spent
last week in the Darlington Heights
neighborhood visiting relatives and
friends land perhaps his best--.)
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Normal School Notes.

Mr.. A. G.. Harrison, Of Blackstone,
spent Sunday with his daughter, Miss
Amelia Harrison.
Miss Otelia Harvey has returned from
Richmond, where she attended the
Horse Show and visited relatives.
Miss Virginia Reynolds has return
ed from Salem, where she attended a
Teachers Association.
DR.. Sears spent Sunday in Richmond.
Miss jamie Crute spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home in Curdsville,
Buckingham equity.
Miss Elmer Crigler and Miss Haynes
are convalescent from an attack Of
grippe,
Mr.. Moore, Of Hampden Sidney,
called to see his daughter, Miss Ella
Moore, on Tuesday.
Miss omithey chaperoned the follow
ing young ladies to Hampden.Si
last Saturday afternoon, where they saw
a game of football between the Hamp-
den-Sidney and Randolph-Macon boys.
Those who were 50 fortunate to go
were: Misses Lucille Kent, Lucy Brook,
Anna Paxton, Nellie Smithey, Louise
barrymore, Ruth Smeltz and Nora
White.
Miss Blount. of Atlanta, Ga, spent
several days at the Normal last week in
the interest Of the student volunteer
movement Of the Y. w. G. A.
The stories told by Mr.. witch in the
Assembly Hall last Friday evening
were much enjoyed. The attendance
was good, considering the TESTS" which
were in store for many Of the girls the
week.
The Prince Edward Teachers Asso
citation met in the assembly hall Satur-
day morning. Interesting talks were
made by the faculty and Mr.. witch.
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.Ospect Piekmgs.
PROSPECT. VA. Oct. q, 100

PROSPECT, VA, Oct. q, 1902.
And now for a season Of rest and en-,
joyment for the farmers. The tobacco
is in, the corn husked and the children
take to school the "rosy checked" apples
so lately gathered.
Mrs Edward Irving and daughter,
Lilly, returned Saturday from the
Horse Show.
Among other hunters in the neigh
borhood last week was Rev. DR.. Potts,
Of Farmvile. We hope he will come
again.
Miss Bessie Carter was at home from
the Normal Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Robertson. with the Revs.
Cooper and Thrift, is holding a revival
at Olive Branch church, about four
miles from this place.
Mrs J. +. Harris is visiting Farm
vile this week.
Mrs. r. J. Carter, who has been visit
ing Mrs. Liihgow and Mrs. Morris in
Richmond, has returned to her home.
"Reed's" circus will show in the
village Friday. Every small boy is
aware Of the fact aud will tell you about
it.
Those on the roll Of honor at the
Prospect school for the week ending
October 18th, were: Roxie Campbell,
Lena Hubbard, Jessie O'Connor, Wort
ley Oliver. Willie, Fannie and Arabel
Carrie and Mamie Taylor,
Hunter Harris and Tweedy Lewis.
Mrs. Charles Hooper was inferred in
the Prospect cemetery this afternoon.
Mrs J. A. Brightwell and grand
daughter, Of Action, have been stop
ing at the home Of Mr.. r. w. Bright
we'll
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Not a Reckoning Feature.

Peck's Bad Boy company which
played at the Farmville opera house
Tuesday night, was about the poorest
aggregation that ever happened to APP
pear in this neck Of the woods. II
there was one feature which did not
bore ana tire the audience, it was per-
haps the strain Of soliloquy by the man
who undertook the role Of the German
grOceryman But he could not re-
deem the rest, whose acting was all
equally bad. They simply did not
know how to act, and yet have to
learn the first principles Of the art.
The whole performance was uninteres-
ting to the large audience, and may
Farmvile ever be delivered from wit
Messing another such.
In this connection we would remark
that it is a mystery that such high
classed dramatic performances as were
given last Friday and Saturday nights
in the opera house are almost invari-
ABBY poorly patronized, while such
performances Of the order of Peck's
Bad Boy are given before large audi
eDces.
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Rev. MIR. Pollard, the drummer
evangelist, is conducting a successful
revival meeting at Rice Depot thi,
week.
Rev. $. II. Thompson has returned
from Halifax county, whore he assisted
in conducting an interesting revival
meeting.
Mr.. {. {. Fleming, who has been in
Richmond under treatment for some
weeks. has returned to Farmvlne.
Mr.. J. w. Gillian, son Of Mr.. Isham
Gillian, Of Buckingham, has returned
to West Virginia after visit to his old
home.
Miss Ellen Duvall has returned home
after enjoying an extended visit to
friends in Hampton, Fredericksburg
and other cities.
Change your dress with the chang
ing season, but don't put on winter
clothes because some mornings happen
to be frosty.
Mr.. Lindsay Crawley, brother of
Prof Kenner T. Crawley, is III with
typhoid fever at Randolph Macon col
lege, Ashland, We.
Mr.. w. b. Cridlin joined the Peck's
Bad Boy Company to act as its pianist
for one week, after which he will re-
turn to his home in Farmville.
at is only necessary to grow old to
become more indulgent. see no fault
committed that | have not committed
myself" An old and thoughtful man
said that, and withal good man. Bad
men never acknowledge their own
faults.
More good things" come to town
from the farm of Major A. II. Venable
than any other farm we know Of
Fruits, flowers. meats, fowls, cream
golden butter, and il you wish it, gol-
den rod. This much.abused and much
neglected Southside Virginia soil is
generous beyond compare when
thOughtfully and generously dealt
with.
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Travis Talk.
TRAVIS, PR. ED. Co, Va, /
Oct. %, 1902. !


Oct. p, 1902. !
Messrs. Basil and Tommie Bruce at
tended Richmond's Horse Show last
week. They report fine time.
Little Louise BonduIant is visiting
at Mr.. John Fosters.
Mr.. George Bruce, Jr., went to Rich
mond last week, where he expects to
attend Smithdeal Business College.
Mr. George Bruce visited relatives In
Charlotte county Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. J. T. Clark, Of Mount Leigh, was
the guest Of Mr.. John Hilliam Sunday.
Mrs. w. b. Gates nd little son, were
guests at Mr.. John Stokes Thursday.
Most Of our farmers are busy seeding
wheat, though some few have finished.
We are glad to report that Miss
Mamie Anderson and Mrs. 5. A. Bon
durant, who have been quite sick for
some time, are much improved. We
hope soon to see Them out again.
Miss Annie Bruce was the guest at
Travis Sunday.
A protracted meeting will begin at
Sharon Sunday. Rev. r. ID. Garland
the evangelist will do the preaching.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Tried For Fiendish Crime.
BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE,

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE,
Tuesday night.
/ have just come from the court
house and heard. the last OF the evil
dence in the case Of Commonwealth
VS. q. w. Banton. The Judge. Hon.
w. NJ. Smith, Of Cumberland, COM
mitted the jury to the charge Of the
sheriff until tomorrow at 10 o'clock,
when counsel will commence their ar
guments; T.. w. HUBBARD for the state
and Messrs. A. S. Hall and f. G. Moon
for the defense.
The trial was held behind closed
doors. excepting the representatives Of
the press-A. G. Garrett, Jr., w. E.
McCraw, J. w. Hebdtch and r. F.
Morris, Jr.
The jury was chosen from a venire
Of forty good citizens from Bucking-
ham and consisted Of II. w. Moore, J.
II. Lewis (the only single man on the
jury S. NJ. Word, J. II. Morris, r. II.
Morgan, 9. l.. Davis, r. NJ. Davis, ].
T. Spencer, Geo. NJ. Gillispie, J.. A.
ellis, ]. +. Carter aud r. A. Glover.
The first witness was the young girl
herself, Katie Maud Banton, a lady
like, good looking girl Of nearly p
years. She gave way to her feelings at
times, but gave her evidence in a
clear, straight forward manner, and
even under the long, cruel, cross ex-
animation, occupying nearly two
hours, she never once varied from her
horrid recital Of the inhuman and
british conduct Of her father-it was a
tale "to rend a fathers heart which
mothers should not hear" Nothing
so horrlfying, so brutal has ever been
heard in old Buckingham. The de-
Tense tried in every way to assail her
if this would have multi
fled the fathers crime--but not a
shadow Of proof was given that she
was other than virtuous apart from
this iendish crime.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Anent the School Question.
DEAR HERALD:

DEAR HERALD:
l can but congratulate you upon the
happy turn you made in the discus
sion Of school affairs with the editor Of
the SOuthside Examiner. | never
knew any antagonist so completely
driven to the wall
In justice to Supt. Southall and in
justice to the readers Of the Southside
Examiner, Supt. Southall's letter
should appear in that paper.
The directors Of the public schools
may carp and criticise as they please,
to crafty their Own desire, but if any
man wants to make a speech to please
the people, let him tell in glowing
terms Of how much good the Demo.
cratic party has done for the public
schools aud he will be applauded to
the echo. Yours,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
BrierT Briefs.


BRIERY, Va, Oct. 20, 1902.
Mrs. Willie r. Chapel is at home
again after pleasant visit to relatives
in Staunton, and brought with bel
Mrs. Prickett and children, of Rura
Retreat, who will spend several week:
with her.
Miss Mollle Dupuy, Of Roanoke, /:
visiting her sister, Mrs. G.. w. Redd
She will spend the winter here.
Mr.. ]. T. Staples, Of Grafton, w. Va,
will spend this week with his sisters,
Mrs. Dance Spencer aud Mrs. w. E.
Chappell, Of this place.
Mrs. J. Russell Thompson is visiting
her mother, Mrs. w. X. Priddy. We
are glad to hear that Mrs. Priddy is
recovering from her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Chappell with
little Misses Lucille and Myrtle spent
Sunday night at Mrs. Chappel's old
home at Waldo.
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sheppards Shots.

SHEPPARDs, Va, Oct. p, 'O2
Mrs. Chas. Y. Hooper died ol
typhoid fever yesterday and was buri-
ed today in the Prospect cemetery. Mrs
Hooper had been III for a long while
and up to a few hours before her death
was apparently getting better.
She leavs a husband, mother, two
sisters and three brothers to mourn
their loss. Mrs. Hooper was consis-
tent member Of the Episcopal church
aud for long time had been the organ
ist at the New Store church.
Misses Katherine and Zalda Gamma
way, Of Lynchburg, are visiting their
grandfather, Mr.. VIM. +. Gaunaway,
near Curdsville.
Messrs. w. f. Bryant and Chas.
Thomas together with a number Of
other gentlemen from Roanoke, are in
our county on a hunting expedition
and are also looking up the timber
lands Of old Buckingham. There are
a number of hunters from various parts
of the United States at Col. Jack Hoop
er's on a hunting trip.
Mr.. Henry w. ellis will leave Satur-
day for Appomattox Courthouse, where
he expects to reside for year at least.
There is the usual fall moving Of
tenants. Our labor system is not per-
feet by any means, and it is frequently
the case that farmers cannot make their
plans on account of the uncertainty of
procuring labor.
The young folks had a very enjoyable
picnic on Willis mountain last Satur-
day. It's strange thing that some Of
us who live in sight Of that remarkable
elevation never have had curiosity |
enough to climb to the top Of it, while
hundreds Of people from a distance
make the trip over rough, almost I'M
passable roads just to see the country
from the summit of Willis. 1t is said
to be the same way at Natural Bridge,
the Luray caverns and other noted
places that the "neighbors" so to speak
don't feel any enthusiasm whatever
over seeing what thousands come from
a great distance to see.
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GEgsge4SEESa
Adrlance Arrows.

ADRIANCE, Va, Oct 20 1902.
Miss Fannie Miller is visiting in the
home Of Rev. J. II. Davis.
Miss Bell Blanton, one Of our most
popular young ladies is still very much
indisp0sed.
Miss Fennell Crawley, Of the Nor
NAL school, visited her mother Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Sarah Garrett returned home
from an extended visit to her sister,
Mrs. 5. X. Behrend, Of Washington, d.
C.
Sunday was an ideal October day.
orally day services were conducted
by Centery Sunday school and en-
joyed by all who attended
Mr. Hugh johnson visited at Oak
Grove Sunday afternoon. He is keep
ing bach on Mr.. T. &. Johnson's farm,
and is on very intimate terms with the
partrdges, rabbits, etc. They seem to
pity him in his loneliness viii not
some fair one be as plying?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-10-24
Nudge Watkins ON Coyernment.

An appreciative audience greeted
Judge Watkins at the Opera House on
the evening Of the 10Th, and he return
ed the compliment by delivering an
instructive address on the general sub
ject Of Government, State and National.
DIR. Winston will give the next lecture
in the regular educational course, at the
same place on the evening Of the third
Tuesday in November. He will talk
about Bugs" and we await with in
terest what he will have to say on the
rather unique subject.
DR.. Smith deserves the thanks of the
community for inaugurating this
series of helpful talks, and we should
demonstrate it by attending uponthem
in larger numbers.