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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
WHITES MONENI

Readers of Dickens will recall thai
little Paul asked: Papa, what's mon.
ey:' and papa was i'm difficulty
bat after painful hesitation said: "Gold,
and silver and copper Guneas, shill-
ing-, half-pence. You know what they
are"
con, YES, know what they are, -
said Paul 81 don't mean that. papa
/ mean what's money. after all -
"What is money after ALL said Mr..
Dombey. 81 mean, papa, what can it
do?' you'll know better by and by
my man. he said money, Paul.
can DO anything" Anything, papa?b
"Ies, anything, almost" said Mr..
Dombey. Anything meansi every
thing don't it papa" at includes
it, ye-," said Mr.. Dombey. "Why
didn't money save me my mamma?
replied the child. at isn't cruel is it?"
Cruel. said Mr. Dombey. "No;
good thing can't be cruel. "If it's
good thing and can do anything" said
the little fellow, thoughtfully, as he
looked back at the fire, 81 wonder why
II didn't save me my mamma"
Is there anything in the English
language more pathetic than that? 1t
can do anything, and that means all
things, and yet it won't bring Lack
dead mamma to living child, nor did
II make little Paul "strong and quite
well, either"
Fling away the trash Of the present
day, reader, and read over and over
again Dombey and son.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Bring, Recollection, of By Gone.

ffisylfaula Tribune.
The FarmvilIe Herald came out last
Friday the lith instant, in "a twelve
page form, profu,eiy illustrated and
handsomely printed on heavy paper.
IL was IT, maiden effort AT trade =
edition, and shows up the city on the
AppDmattoX IN fine shape, and will bee
Of lncalculable benefit to the town and
the good old county Of Prince Edward.
Many are the familier faces aud scene.
20 he found within its pages, which
bring wildly 10 memory 10 the absent
Farmville boys the happy recollectious
of bygone days, aud the old song comes
up, "ilow Dear 10 my Heart, etc
Again 70 j. a great trade-Winner. and
our friend. Hart, the editor, his as
sistants and ihat big power press ~hich
We see him standing 10y, deserve great
credit for the manner IN which they
pictured their live and progressive
town.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Splendid Advertisement for Farmyillc.

kichmOnd Dispatch.
The last issue Of the Farmville Her
aid Is twelve-page trade edition. p
printed on fine paper and filed with
hali-tone illustrations. The illu.trat-
ions are pictures Of prominent men,
and public and business buildings
aud handsome Residences of the town:
and the accompanying letter.preS-
mirrors the energy and business push
of the community, and attracuyely de
scrbes the advantages Farmville offers
a. a home. In all respects the pubica-
ton Will bear comparison with trade
editions gotten out in some Ofour cities.
II speaks volumes for the enterprise.
good taste aud civic pride Of Nr. Hart,
the editor and publisher Of the Herald,
ami cannot but prove a splendid adver-
ii,ement for farmyille, which il one Of
the thrifiiest and most progressive
towns in Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Attractive Advertisement.

.'Ntt''N" A|NANANN AtANf.
Our esteemed contemporary. tn,
Farmyille Herald, issued "a twelve
page trade edition last week. which
was indeed "A credit TO Mr.. Hart. the
enterprising and public spirited editor
and publisher of the Herald. The
edition was printed ON heavy book
paper, profusely Illustrated with half
tone cuts Of prominent men of the
town a. well a. handsome business
houses and private residences. The
advantages Of Farmgiile, aud ne
energy and push Of her people are
briefly told aud many inducements
held out 10 home-seeker- aud Others
to locate in their town which is one
among the most progressive i'm Nir.
gnia. In every respect the edition
viii compare favorably with those pub
lished In the larger cities. and we con
graduate our friend Hart upon the
publication ofhis trade edition. which
viii prove such an attractive advertise
ment for Farmvlle
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Things are coming our way says
the Atlanta Constitution to the Demo
Gratis ofthe country. We hope this il
true and that the Democrats will have
sense enough 10 get together, and give
"things" a cordial and united welcome.
~ conditions now are in many places,
"things" would hardly rec gnize "our"
if it was met with in the middle Of the
road.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

tmpora Messenger.
We are i'm receipt Of the first effort of
the farmyille Herald al trade issue.
one would not judge the publication
to hc the first attempt a. 10 sets forth
the different industries ~ Farmville
i'm a moot attractive form and well
worth the reading ofauy one interested
i'm the growth of this progressive town.
The venture was well conceived and
faithfully carrieu out and we trust
will be of much benefit both o. the
Herald and the town.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Enterprises we'll Exhibited.

-NNNil IlNrlNII News
We extend congratulations TO Bro
Hart upon the handsome get up Of the
Farmyille Herald s Trade Edition OF
lat week. 10 contains twelve pages,
oicOlumus, handsomely illustrated with
street scenes, business houses. resi-
dences, churches. a- well a. half-tone
cuts Of prominent citizens and bust
ness men. The people of Farmville
and Prince Edward county, can but
feel just pride in their town, lis re-
sources and business enterprises. which
have been 20 Well exhibited by the
Herald, which has been an important
factur In Ils deveLnn.ment.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
From Far or Nebraska.
OMAHA, NEB., May, 3 1902.

EdfOr Her0ld:-As a former Farm
vile girl, ! cannot refrain from thank
ing you for your splendid trades
edition of the Herald / assure you
1t will be preserved a one Of my most
valued treasures. The sight Of 50 many
familiar names and faces, did my heart
real good. After fourteen years Of alb
sence, Farmville is still "Home" 10 me
and the dearest old pla.e in existence.
! can't begin % tell You how rejoice
IN her every success and in the fact
that she has AN able, enterprising and
up-to-date editor and paper. With
best wishes Tor your future success,
am very respectfully,
MARY l.. SPEED.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

For all this commentator what can
we do but give thanks? and then with
new hope aud new inspiration deter
mine Ia make better fight for FARM
vile, the counties about il, Virginia
and our common country. And yet
We must be permitted TO add that we
have been most touched by some hand
grasps sud words of "well done, -
which were given and spoken in pri-
vate, not 10 be published, but which
will follow u through life and remain
with Us "a permanent benedictiOns
\ dear lady, who loves Farmville and
all Southsde Virginia, better than she
does or can any or all other places on
earth, and whose life is no longer
frightened by much Of sunshine, said,
from a full heart. 81 did 50 much en-
Joy the Herald's trades edition that
you must let me thank YOU Were
we permitted % do so, We could crowd
a column with expressions like that.
And what man or woman who feels
any interest in this section Of Virginia
that did not read that issue Of the local
paper with interest?
By-gone was reproduced there, the
present pictured and printed, while it
thrilled with hopes for the opening
future. The work Of preparation was
eXactng, sometimes irritating, aud
many Of its features novel, but now
that it is over, and the "well donen
been said, il would bee right hard 10
describe our sense Of relief and salts
faction.
We beg again 70 20 on record as say
ing that none Of this could have been
done without the generous and gra.
.ious and Of the officials and business
men " Farmvile
The Herald il yours TO command.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

porary, The Farmylle Herald, IN get
ting out trades edition. Same is "A
splendid advertisement Of our sister
city and her merchants, aud reflects
great credit on the Herald. 4 news
paper is the greatest factor Of all IA the
growth and development 81 "A city and
Farmvlle IL especially fortunate in
having such one As the Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

1t does look as though the Govern
ment would inaugurate war on
trusts, and the beef monster is first 10
receive attention. Hit "iemn hard.
They have no friends among the people.
The man who would deprive women
and children Of necessary food is not
entitled TO friends.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

IN T'-IUT TT-T7TII IITTI"I-T
We must compliment the Faumvi.le
Herald on ii- enterprise in getting out
AN Illustrated trade edition Of that pa
per last week. j l.. Hart. the efficient
Secretary nf,he Virginia Press A--ocia.
ton, disclose what local paper can
do. The town itself can never repay
the Herald for the magnificent adver-
tisement 10 has given Farmviile aud
IT. business interests.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

owned by Mr.. J. J.. Hart. our worthy
Secretary Of the Virginia Press Associa.
ton, Issued It's maiden Trade issue last
week, a copy Of which Is before u.
The issue was - page paper hand
somely illustrated with pictures Of the
leading business men, stores, churches
etc. We compliment our brother upon
the success Of his effort and hope il will
bring him handsome reward for his
trouble, by promoting the interests Of
his own.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Executed in First Cla>, style.

Harrisouburs Spirit Of the Valley
The Trades Edition, issued last week
10y the FumviIle HyRd, is one Of the
very best specimens Of rs kind We have
ever seen aud the town Of Farmvlle is
To be- congratulated Oh the manner i'm
which Editor Hart has set out its At
traciive features The edition il beauti.
fully printed on iir~t-rate paper and an
of lis numerous pictures of business
houses, residences and citizens are ex-
ecuied iu lir-tclass STYLE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

We hope it isn't true that Gen Fit
Lee will enter politics again and may
be begin the old work in Virginia 10y
running for the Senate. General, you
had better remain in retirement.
We don't want to see you mortified
again, and just so soon as you make
that fight you will be.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Somebody has said that little Della
ware was more honored by empty seats
in the United States Senate than if
they were occupied 10y the Addicks
variety Of statesmen. Right rough ON
Addicks and his tut We have an idea
that it is about correct.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Let Mr.. Bryan enjoy the Injuries OF
barn life, and IN due time move into
his country home without temptation
ever again to aspire. to Presidential
honor. Strike down the man who AT.
tempts To ride into Office on any nicely
personal or peculiar bobby.
he Democratic To the core and 4 N
you viii control the affairs Of this great
country in the interest Of all the peo-
ple.-Farmyille Herald.
Also; be good and you'll be happy
II cyclone doesn't strike you, or a mule
Kick You, or the cashier abscond with
your cash.-Norfolk Virginian Pilot.
And If the cherries don't grippe you.
and the fool-kilier don't "git" you. and
the braylng Of an ass don't interrupt
your aiter-dinner nap
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Men VIII BE BOYS.

In the excitement Of a lively exercise
like boat-racing or ball playing. they
will strain their muscles and 20 home
limping aud sore. Then they are glad
they have Perry Davis Painkiller on
hand TO soothe the quivering nerves:
to penetrate muscles with warmth ana
healing power. 1t has relieved the
pain Of two generations Of Americans
Large bottles . and 50 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
DESERVES Great Credit.

The trade edition of the Farmyille
Herald which was -,ued last week, il
a credit to that eutefpri,ing and pro-
gressiVe town OF South-iie Virginia.
EditorJ. l.. HaIt deserves great credit
for giving his readers such "A valuable
ISSUE Of his paper. The trade edition j.
wellillu-irated. containing pictures and
sketches of the various places Of BUSH
hess in tarmyllle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Bedford Bulletin
The Famvii'e Herald issued q
trades edition last week. II consisted
Of twelve pages printed on fine paper,
illustrated with haiftoue cuts. II is "A
fine piece of work, and gives a clear in
sight into Farmylile's doings. The
Herald deserves great credit for its
enterprise.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

We somehow think that a man
ought to sustain the local paper With
out support 1t would PERISH, and the
community in this age, without a pa
per, is simply not it. This can hardly
be denied, and To doubt it is to doubt
that "the sun DO move.r
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

One-ninth of a cent word is what
the Petersburg Index-Appeal is charg-
ing for column ads by the year, aud
says if anybody kicks real live man
has no time to be wasting on him
So say we all.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

y pretty girl looks well no matter
what she puts on, but we must confess
that We haven't seen a real Catchy
bonnie; curing the season. But. then.
what do We know about bonnets. any.
how? Not much, and yet now and
then we meet with a "siunner' aud
then again we don't.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
One Of the Best.
stanton Spectator

T"I"IHTOH 0TI'THTUTT
We have received the Farmville
Herald trades edition which is one of
the best things of the kind we have
seen. Editor Hart justly takes pride
la the fine showing made for a town
of that size; and he and the town are
To bee congratulated ON the attractive
ness with which It's interests are pre-
sented. The mechanical feature is "A
fine specimen IL is printed on the
best paper, and j. filed with pictures
Of prominent citizens. bushes, houses.
residences aud street scenes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Everybody says, change "Inaugura
ton Day." but while about it lets
make a good job Of 1t. The second
Wednesday in May would be an ideal
day. April il little too wet at times.
but May can be relied on for sunshine
and balmy air.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
The EGOrta Credit.

We acknowledge the receipt Of the
trades ISSUE of the faumville Herald,
published by j l.. Harl, owner and
editor. IL consist, " T. pages hand
s"mely printed ON book paper en-
bellished with numerous engravings Of
the leading business houses and the
wide-aWake business men Of Farmville.
together with "a large amount of de.
scriptiye and statistical matier0finteresi
To It's people The effort does credit to
Mr.. Hart- enterprise.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Admiral Sampson is dead. 1t il to
be regretted that his last days should
have been clouded by bitter contro-
versey with brother officer
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

\ servant Of Saul recommended Da-
vid to his master in this wise: Gun,
ning IN playing, and mighty valiant
man, and a man Of war, and prudent
IN matters, and comedy person, and
the Lord is with him."
No wonder that Saul "sent messages
unto Jesse, and said; Send me David
Thy son."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Handsomely Printed.


The trades edition Of the Farmvile
Herald was a credit t0 that hutling
town. II consisted of twelve pales,
handsomely printed aud illustrated.
We congratulate Bro Hart upon his
ENTERPRISE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Dollars 10 farmYille.

= II7''7'7'|'' ITTI'7'
Editor }. l.. Hart Of the Farmville
Herald has shown 10y his recent trades
edition what a live news paper is 10 a
town Of progressive people. Ii truth
fully porir0ys the progress Of the -four.
i-hing town and Mr. Harris enterprise
will bee dollars 10 Farmville, and her
business interests.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Cures Blood Troubles. Trial Treat
ment Free.

Cancer, ulcer, old sores, scrofula
bumps and risings on the skin, PIN.
pies, boils. eruptions, aches and pains,
rheumatism, catarrh, itching skin
humors, eating sores, and all blood or
skin troubles, blood poison, eczema,
positively cured 10y taking one to six
bottles of the famous b. b. b. Botanic
Blood Balm.l Deepseafed, obstinate
cases especially yield 70 b. b. h., which
heals every sore. Thoroughly tested
for 80 years Makes the blood pure
and rich. Druggists. 81. Trial treat
ment free by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Medical advice free from
specialists, write today.
Sold by III. G. Crute. Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Credit 10 YIrsinia JonrnaIi.m

Page Courier.
The Farmylle Ilcrald's industrial
edition Of April llth is q credit to Viz
GINA journalism, m0ney-maker for
the enierprsing inland c'ty of FARM.
vile, aud reflects the enterprise Of the
live town IN which it j. published. II
Is handsomely illustrated and neatly
printed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Money must be mighty" scarce with
Senator Money, Of Mississippi, who
refused to pay five cent ear fare in
Washington the other day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
1t Is well to put of till tomorrow the
unkind things you might do today.

Inc labor agltator and the baseball
pitcher should have striking personali-
ties.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Noted With Pleasure.

Fredericksburg STAR
We note with pleasure the enterprise
anu push Of our excellent cOntem
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Enterpri>ing spirit.

West fiout PIHludealer.l
The FafmyiiIe Herald recently got
out most crediAbie Trades Edition.
IL set forth the advantages ~ Farmville
graphically aud wa beautifully illus
traied with half-tone cuts The people
Of Farmville owe Bro Hart debt Of
gratitude for bis energetic and euter-
prislug spirit
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
The Armour Fertilizer Works:

The Armour Fertilizer Works:
Gentemcnln reply your favor of date will say that
my tobacco which took the sweep stake premium at the Farnye
Fair last Fall raised with Armou Tobacco Special Fert
and Bone Meal the land upon which this tobacco raised
had upon it whatever There than three
hundred samples competing for this premium your fer
izer frstclass and them exclusive this
Yours truly, L. CRALLE STOKES
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09
Mexican nustang Liniment

don't stay the surface but through the muscles and
tissues 70 the bone aud drives out oil
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

March 10th, 1902
This is to certify that used "Armours Tobacco Special"
my tobacco crop the past year. 1901 along with other good
fertilizers and say that Aour gave PERFECT SATISFA
TON and the tobacco weighed and sold well
Respectfully,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

congratulations From Warren.
Warren Register
The FarmviIle Herald edited and
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-09

Entered at the postofice AT Farmville as
second class matter.l
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-03

Mr.. w. E. Truman, of the Pion eer
Stud Farm, Bushnell, ILL.,, has recently
sold to Mr.. w. M. Roberts the Shire
stallion "Tres Bon" (20123). This horse
is great allround actor, moving and
carrying his weight like coach horse.
He Is wonderfully we'll bred being sired
by Maidstone Royal Ensign" Q4755),
(the greatest living sire in England),
dam Violetta (7247) the dam of mum.
Der of London winners. MIR. Roberts
exercised great care in his selection of a
horse suitable for the locality into which
he has gone. Tres Bon is dark bay
with white points, stands II hands high
on short legs, with immense bone, o.
the flat, tiinty kind which we are al
looking for and seldom find, a beautiful
head and neck set in oblique shoulders
short back well coupled with good
strong loin. Farmers should patroniz
horse like this, as he is an ideal draf
horse and cannot fail tc impart all hi
good qualities to his progeny. He is
credit to Mr.. Roberts and to the Plonee
Stud Farm, from which he was pur
chased.'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-03
Spring
Wash Goods

Never before have we had such bril-
liant collection. We only hint at few
here.
Zephyr Ginghams-To lie Du Nords, ETC. loo
Scotch Lawns-white and black grounds DC
Printed Batistes in all colors, figures and
stripes and conventional dots ...........lOc
Silk and Cotton, woven stripes and figures
in all colors and white ..................5Oc
Printed Dimities in floral designs and stripes. .15c
Mercerized Foulards in Dresden designs,
sprays and medallion patterns...... .2Oc.25c
Woven lace stripes in all colors, handsome
effects for waists
Embroidered dots in linen and white
grounds with and without lace stripes .ISc
Black Mercerized Batstes-plain,.. ...1Sc to Soc
Black satin strip zoe
Black lace effects, mulls and organdys. 25c, soc
Solid grounds dimities, spray and cluster
patterns, handsome styles. SIC
White and black India linens, all grades.
An especially attractive showing in French. and
Persian lawns, sheer organdies, mulls and wash
silks suitable for graduating dresses
Come when you can. If your
can't come write to us and ask
for samples, stating about price
and qualities wanted. Mail
orders promptly filled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-03
Goods, Shoes!
AT HURSTS!
Suits, Skirts
and Jackets

Ladies' tailor made skirts $3.50. s.. 90,
$3.50, "a. 90 and $500. Small line OF spring
Jackets, new swell box coats and short suit
jackets. Few suits left all we'll have this spring
They are the proper sort, proper fabrics and
properly cut but the sizes are few and far be-
tween in each style. Ask to see them ST B. 90 suits
at $1,000. $1,000 and $1,000 suits for Sc So
$3.50 suits Tor S. 90. Materials are worth
more-maybe we have your size. Quite a col
lection too Of ladies' black mercerized petit
coats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-03

Leon friends will not be surprised to
hear that Mr.. Fred Layton and Miss
Edith Mccoy were married last week at
Kingisher, Okla. Both of these esti-
mable young people were raised in this
county, the bride being one OF the
valued teachers in the Leon schools re-
signing her position few months ago.
Many friends here extend hearty con.
CALCULATIONS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-03
Carpets and
House furnishings
Second Floor.

Ready for you in these lines and you are
welcome to come and see and price whether you
buy or not New line of Portiers, mentioned
last week range in price from $3.50 to $500
by easy stages. Lace curtains 5Octo $3.50 per
pair and no need to pay high prices to get
pretty ones Straw mating 15c lSc, Csc, 3Oc
35c All wool carpets Soc to Csc. Union car
pets 35c and 4Oc Cotton carpets 1Sc, 25c and
soc. Handsome line of window shades-New
lace Dado styles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-04-03
Sir Julian, he still lies low.

The house on VIM. Hazlet's farm in
Eden township, was totally destroyed
by fire about 10 O'Clock last Thursday
morning, the flames starting from de-
fective 1ue. 1t was occupied by Har-
mon Mckinley, who saved most of the
furniture and goods. The house was
insured but the amount could not be
learned.