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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-18

SIS Rain Coats 1895
Ladies Cravenette Rain Coats. with
three capes, warranted rain T2 OK
proof; the SIS 90 kind w.
Cfliidren's 81 Coats $2o8
Children's Fine Coats made of very
heavy al-wool kersey, some are lined with
heavy satin, large fine pearl buttons; many
styles to select FROM worth 1923
Girls $40 Coatc $so8
One Large Lot of Girls Long Coats,
made of fine Atwood kersey, some are ele-
gantly trimmed with velvet and silk braid,
many styles to select from, broken assoft-
msnt Of h sizes sS w95sh up to 1898
$325 Marten ScarfC $I.78
Fine Marten Neck Scarfs, with six
tails; worth 1925. Ct 72
NOW
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UP.I0-DATE SHOES

ai2 Nicollet Az, Mpls- 1859. 9TH ST.. St. Paul.
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Ladies' $40 Suits $50

Ladies' $40 Suits $40
Ladies' Fine Suits, made of heavy wool
zibeline, instep length, long coat effect,
trimmed with silk braid, with
cape; the regular $40. 90 kind. %6 40
NOW
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Ladies' SIS Suits $40.

Ladies Very Fine Suits; the
regular SI3, $14 and SIS kind.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
Nature Study.

Miss Reynolds has organized an in
teresting class in connection with the
Normal work, and on Wednesday OF
each week the class is taken out into
forests and fields TO study natures wide
open and ever interesting book.
on last Wednesday afternoon the
ardent workers in this new field visit
ed the home Of Mrs. VIM. Lancaster, in
Cumberland, and en- route going and
coming, aud while in the yard Of this
interesting Virginia mansion looked
INTO the faces Of wild flowers, growing
leaves, bursting buds and listened to
the songs Of the birds who were
making merry in many tree top In
the brigh light aud bracing air Of that
perfect May day.
On the return trip halt was called
IN the attractive grounds Of the lithia
springs, where on the grassy table and
under the oyerhanging shade trees an
abundant and most acceptable lunch
was eagerly eaten. The happy stu
dent corps was pleasantly surprised
just here by the coming Of messenger
from Mrs. w. II. Burger, bearing a
large freezer Of delightful cream, upon
which "tired natures" grown weary
with even nature study, IN the open
air and under bright skies, toasted and
were refreshed. As an expression OF
peut up gratitude the class sounded
its adopted and approved yell,
and rs it came TO us on the wings Of
the wind, reads in this wise. II not the
correct version we will revise in our
next:
"Razzle Dazzle Razzle Dazzle !
Dab Dab Dab!
Nature study! Nature study!
Rah Rah Rah -
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
ATTEMPTED Hold Up.

On last Sunday night as Mr.. Corlease
Blanton, Of this place, was returning
from Amelia county about 9 o'clock,
accompanied by a young lady, Miss
Morris, he had a rather exciting eX-
perience with a negro. When in the
dark bottom below G. w. Blanton's
farm, a large heavy set negro sprang
from behind bush ana made for the
front Of the horse aud grabbed the
bride. The horse, however, became
frightened and succeeded in pulling
away from him. The negro then made
for the lines and got them, but soon
turned them loose, when Mr.. Blanton
cut him several times in the face with
his whip. The horse by this time had
become so frightened that he ran at a
pretty good gate, thus leaving the negro
behind, who escaped into the woods.
Mr.. Blanton was unarmed and says
the only thug that saved him was the
whip. He says he has the satisfaction
Of knowing that he left several good
whelps across the face of his assilant-
Farmvllle Correspondent Richmond
Times-D Dispatch.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
What "WItness- Witnessed

Editor Herdld.-In the last issue Of
your contemporary there appeared
three paragraphs signed 10y Witness"
and though no names were mentioned
the readers Of our local papers well
know at whom the envenomed shafts
were sent, and | ask your permission
briefly TO defend myself a. know my
associates need no defence Of mine
"Angels may weep" DER transactions
terrestrial, and If so their tears should
have fallen fast and furously If they
lowered DER that committee room in
Richmond, on the 18th OF last month,
where Virginians met to discuss a mat
ter Of public moment dispassionately
and calmnly. and when q grave aud
honored Senator. who has been held in
"highest esteem" as Witness" wit
nesses, without provocation and with
out excuse proceeded to "besmirch the
characters Of three Of his hitherto per
sonal friends and supporters, against
whom no indictments had been framed
and no charges were pending and who
had only dared go to Virginia's capitol
city, as "Witness" himself had dared
do, to consider matters, which in their
opinion were Of vital concern to a con-
stituency they had the honor in part to
represent.
That the charges were met with
counter charges, that blows brought
forth other blows, that men attacked
defended themselves is too human to
require explanation ordefending. Had
the Senator confined himself to matters
properly before the committee, the dis
agreeable and most uncomfortable re-
torts, disagreeabe and uncomfortable
because absolutely true, would not have
been given. He is old enough and
should be wise enough to know that a
worm will move when trod on, and
ought not to be surprised that brother
Virginians when struck at will he sure
to strike back. Only reckless men
who live in glass houses engage in
rock flinging.
"Politics "a exhibited has strange
bed fellows says "Witness." Alas,
how true, and never more so than now,
when all Farmvlle is amazed 10 find
that DR.. Winston, Senator watkins
and Cal. Bliss are occupying the same
narrow bed and attempting to wrap
themselves with the same narrow
oliver" h. l.. MORRIS,
Witness.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08

Mt. LEIGH. VA, May 6, 1903.

MI. LEIGH. VA, May 6, 1903.
Farmers are busy planting corn and
preparing land for tobacco.
Mr.. G. G.. Weaver went to Richmond
today on business.
DIR. Griffith, of Amelia Courthouse,
was the guest Of Mrs. r.. Il. Wilson
Sunday.
Mrs. John w. Foster and daughter,
spent Friday night with her daughter,
Mrs. Jas Il. Clark.
Mr.. J. l.. Weaver spent several days
last week in Buena Vista with his
daughter Mary. who has been very
sick.
The many friends Of Miss Sadie
Davis are glad to welcome her home
after a visit Of several months to her
sister, in Roanoke.
Mr.. James r. Clark returned home
today from Richmond, where he has
been for the past ten days with his son,
Winston, who has been at the hos
pital under the treatment Of Dr..
Mercer for his eyes. Winston IS I'M
proving and we hope soon to see him
home again.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08

The sun shone out in full glory and
splendor on last Saturday afternoon,
when the athletes Of Hampden-Sldney
came upon the field stripped for the
frav. Farmvlle was there in full force
To greet them, the teachers and stu
dents Of the Normal being largely In
evidence The programme was made
up OF running, jumping, throwing, lift
ing. dc aud was spirited aud full OF
interest
The pretliest scene Of the afternoon,
however. was witnessed when the band
wagon. drawn by four generally quiet
but on this occasion spirited steppersr
came into view, with twenty fair, hap
DIV and enthusiastic girls, singing
laughing, cheering and ready to crown
the victors with the better than laurel
wreaths, sweet smiles Of approval
hand clasps Of delight.
Long live the girls Of the Normal and
the boys Of Hampden-Sidney
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
Sheppards Shots.
SnErpARns. Va. May I. lO3.

OH Akl1f A. s'ARg -
What shall / say, and not be accused
Of "sameness p" The farmers are busy
as they should be, and the prospect so
far is good for abundant crops To-
bacco plants IN profusion Corn being
planted. Wheat and clover looking
fairly well, and there will be some
fruit, but not much.
Mr.. w. +. Bailey and wife have the
sympathy Of our neighborhood in the
death Of their baby-girl which occurred
last Thursday. The interment was 10
the Smyrna cemetery.
Miss Farmer, daughter Of the late ;.
]. Farmer, died at Curdsville, Saturday
Of typhoid fever, and was buried at the
family grave yard.
Rev. DR.. Reed held quarterly con-
ference for Prospect circuit at Smyrna
church last Saturday and preached
Sunday morning. The rain prevented
the services Sunday night.
Quite number Of young ladies from
the Normal school and several Hamp-
den-Sidney college students visited our
neighborhood Saturday and Sunday.
Misses jamie Crute aud Edna Elcan,
Messrs. Grigg Elcau and j. w. Gar
nett visited the "home folksn Satur-
day.
Mr.. G. II. Morris and children came
out to the Springs sunday.
Mr.. Hoen is i'm Richmond on visit
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Bush River BriefIets.
FARMyILLE, May 8, 1903.

fAkhNlLLEi May %, iVV''
The farmers Of this neighborhood are
glad to have 80 much pretty weather.
They are all quite busy preparing their
corn and tobacco land.
Mrs. Joe Morrisette, Of Rice, is visit
ing her mother and father this week.
Miss Sallie b. Dickinson spent from
Friday until Sunday at her home at
Worsham.
The many friends Of Miss Lena
McNutt are delighted TO have her in
their midst again. She reports a very
pleasant stay at Blueield, West Va,
f1r the past few months, and we regret
osay her mothers delicate health forced
her 90 give up her work before her time
was out.
Miss Annie Lindsay spent from Fri
day unit Sunday with her mother and
father.
Miss Nellie Barber visited at "Ingle-
sider last week.
Mrs. VI. \. Lyon returned home this
week after a pleasant visit in the home
Of her brother, Mr.. A. r. Venable.
Miss Addie Veuable returned home
last week, after long and pleasant
visit to friends in Richmond.
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6SEysEo 4s9f'SA
New store News.
NEw sroRE. ~, NAY 5, l9O3

NEW STORE, VA, May ., 1903.
On the evening Of May !, 1908, the
Midway Reading Club held one OF its
best and most humorous meetings.
II should be called "The Fun Club"
for il is indeed remarkable fact that
every dialogue, play and recitation ex-
cept few essays "on such deep sub
jects as Life, Death, Religion aud
Loyen have been of AN intensely
amusing nature.
1t was not the intention Of the or
ganizers to make it so, but the COM
mittees on arrangements have each
time seen fit to have an almost entirely
humorous program, and now the fun
Of the Midway Reading Club has be-
come proyerbial
One Of the features is the anecdOte
contest. Two prizes are given each
time to the lady and gentleman who
can tell the best anecdote-and he who
says a woman cannot appreciate hu-
NOR or tell joke should come to the
Midway Club aud be convinced that he
is mistaken.
The lady's prize was awarded to Miss
Polite Garnett and the genteman's to
Mr.. Sam Garrett
The following program was carried
out:
/. Dialogue-"Tom's Practical Joke, "
by Misses Jacquelina Davis, Llyie Ste
ger and Mr. Guy Davis.
>. Essay-"The Influence Of the
Bible on English Literature" by Miss
Eddie Chappell.
3. "Children's Heads are
Hollow" by Miss frankie Davidson.
Dialogue -"The Flower ,nour) Of
the Family" by Misses Livie and Susie
Steger and Annie Spencer and Mr. An
derson Spencer.
>. Anecdote contest.
The president, Miss Ellen Davis, sent
in her resignation and Miss Annie
Jones acted as president pro tenn. Miss
Eddie Chappell was elected permanent
president.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08

FELDEN, VA, May D, 1903.
Mrs. G.. G. Womack spent several
days last week in this neighborhood.
Her many friends were glad to have
her with them again.
Miss Allie Allen was the charming
guest Of Miss Alcye Allen last Sat
urday and Sunday
Rev. DR.. Murray preached an ex-
cellent sermon at Lanes chapel sun
day Z. NJ.
Miss Alcye Allen expects to leave
some time this week TO visit her sister
in Roanoke. We are sorry to have her
leave but hope her pleasant visit
Miss Tellie Moore and Mrs. Tom
Barksdale visited relatives near Hamp-
len-Sidney Sunday.
Miss Bessie Barksdale will leave next
Sunday to visit her brothers near Mill
bank.
Mr.. and Mr.. Henry Wood were
guests at the home Of Mr.. c. II. Ran
son on Sunday last.
Master Guthrie Allen, Of Tredway,
visited in the neighborhooI last week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
Pamplin Paragraphs.
PAMPLIN, VA, May ), 'Ol

PAMPLIN, Va, May >, 'O3.
Rev. J. H. Couch left for Savannah
this morning 10 attend the General As
ISOLATION in the interest Of the Rell-
giOus Herald.
Miss Alice Thornton left for Lynch
burg this evening to visit friends and
relatives.
Mr.. r w. Stratton, Of Concord, is
down in this section buying up chest
nut timber for a Lynchburg company.
Tie says that he has bought a great
deal of it,
Farmers are all busy now since the
weather has opened up, and very few
people are seen around the village.
Mrs. y A. Davis spent few days in
Lynchburg last week shopping.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
Death of a PonnIar Yomg Wan.

Mr.. Robert Walton, son Of Mr.. X.
II. Walton, died at the home Of his
father at o'clock on last saturday
morning and was buried on Sunday
afternoon in the family buying
ground.
Mr.. Walton was first taken with
measles which was followed by pneu-
monia. and though all that the skill
Of the physician and tender nursing
could do was done to avert the ravages
Of the two diseases, nature succumbed
to them.
This young man will be greatly
missed from the community where he
was hefd IN nigh esteem.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08

Editor Herdld:-I find the old adage
THAT when a rock is thrown among a
lot of dogs, the one it strikes will be
sure to howl" holds true at the present
day. am glad to see the article
signed T. appealed to the conscience Of
Bro. Temperance and caused him TO
cry out, but / am sorry he did not ex-
anime self more thoroughly as we all
should do when we feel our conscience
touched by a sense Of wrong, and not
get on the side track and push the
commission merchant to the front by
writing an old story he heard, that
there will be no commission merchants
in Heaven" Now, Mr.. Editor, T. did
not intend writing up the prosperity
Of the commission merchants at the
village he alluded to, but the cause Of
the increase Of business. namely, not
having bar rooms at this place. have
never seen anything in the Bible, our
only trueguide, that condemns the COM
mission business or deprives the COM
mission merchant Of an abundant en-
trance into Heaven, but do read in
this blessed Book, "woe unto him that
giveth his neighbor drink, that pulteth
the bottle to him, &c.
What class of people will share in
this woe? Not only the man who
stands behind the counter and with his
own hands gives the bottle or glass to
his neighbor, but | believe those who
are encouraging the sale Of liquor, will
share the same fate.
very often hear men in the town
on the river, say: "liquor draws trade
from the country, and il it is not sold,
it is a dead town" Mr.. Editor, this is
an insult to our country people and
ought to be resented AS such, and when
I hear person using such arguments ]
conclude at once, he Is either interest
ed i'm the bar rooms or he wants liquor
there for his own convenience. This
town has been selling liquor ever since
| could remember, some forty years,
aud after all the revenue collected from
these bar rooms, and the immense
trade they have drawn from the coun-
try, learn from one Of ITS prominent
citizens, the town has become 50 pros
porous as to be deeply in debt This
argument must be false. We can readi-
Iy see the bar keepers are filling their
Golfers, by draining the pocket-books,
we are sorry to say, Of many Of our
friends and alas Of some Of our church
members and their religious influence
is being destroyed, and the town aud
country are being filled with i'm
morality and vice.
A business man in this town SAID to
me a few days ago, my business has
been a great deal better since the bar
rooms were closed" Why not let
them stay closed and the dispensary
too? Let this town follow example
of the village that has 50 greatly pros
pered since the bars were closed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
Pollard Points.
POLLARD, AMELIA Co, Va. :
May ,. 1903, !

Aa9 - 1870
The farmers are very busy Planting
corn Their tobacco plants are push
ing them and will have to stop plant
ing corn and 60 TO fixing tobacco Iand.
Owing to the cool weather We are
afraid the fruit will all drop of.
Miss Mary f. Foster who has been
on tie sick list, We are glai 10 say is
improving
The schools are all closing up. We
miss them very much. bliss Sallie
Johnson had a grand time on the first
day Of May at the close Of her school.
Her scholars were well trained with
speeches aud dialogues. Mr.. Southall
Farlar delivered grand speech on
education.
Mr.. Polkey Parker aud wife, Of New
port News, have been on a visit to bis
parents.
Mr.. Charley Parker left for New
port News last Saturday to engage in
business.
Mr.. Seth Bell has very sick baby
with whooping cough.
Miss Blanch Ransom, Of Trolley, will
leave soon to visit her brother, Mr.. Ben
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
Yenner YoicingS.

VENNER, Pr Ed. Co., May 3, 'O3.
A good many Of the young people
around here speak Of attending the
Lynchburg carnival next week.
Mr.. Courtney Woodson near Humid
ley Springs, was the guest Of friends
and relatives near here last week.
Mr.. b. I. Rosser made a business
trip to Lynchburg last Saturday.
Mr.. Johnnie Bakers many friends
are sorry to hear Of his extreme illness.
We wish for HIM speedy recovery.
Miss Mamie Mickle, near Adellle, IS
this week visiting friends in Apo.
mattOx.
We are sorry 20 learn Of the death Of
Miss Sallie G. Mosley. She died on the
LIST and was buried at her sisters home
near Evergreen on the 2nd.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
ThrOek Tinkllngs.
THRocK, VA, May ., 1870

AHhoAhf A. way - i'u's
On account Of wet weather, farmers
are all behind in ploughing, although
one or two Of them near ThrOck have
finished planting corn.
Spring chickens are plentiful and
will soon be large enough TO eat.
Mr.. Jack Baker, who lives near
Hampden.Sidney, is sick with typhoid
fever.
Miss Pattie Womack, Of Richmond,
is visiting her mother, near Throck.
Misses Emma aud Sallie Throckmor-
ton, who have been visiting their sister
in Lynchburg, have returned to their
home near Throck. They report a
pleasant visit
Mr. Harvey, Of Pamplin, visited at
Miss Pattie Womack's sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08

The members Of the Presbyterian
church in Farmyille on last Sunday
elected Rev. Gray McAlister, now Of
Union Theological Seminary, as their
pastor to succeed Rev. DR.. Harding.
He is man Of scholarly attainment,
an eloquent orator and above all de-
sout christian II is thought that he
will accept the offer, bat will not take
charge Of the church before september.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08

A splendid audience greeted the rep
resentatives Of the Normal, who on
last Friday evening presented this play
at our Opera House. The marvel Of IT
is that memories which are every day
Of school life made to bear the lesson
burdens should be able TO carry the
extra strain incident to preparing for
such an entertainment. How well it
had been done i'm this instance we need
only appeal to those who saw the KING
In armour clad and moving with ma
iestic mien, Eugland's bold but yield
ing guard, the stern eXecutioner, grace
ful lady attendants and the most per
feet hermit ever seen on mimic stage,
with voice resonant clear and far
reaching
Well done, young ladies, and we hope
now you know that Farmville is al.
ways ready to respond cheerfully and
generously to your every effort to en-
terrain and instruct
Between the acts the audience was
delighted with the piano recitals Of
Miss Maud Mason and Mr.. Anderson,
a student Of Hampden-Sidney, and to
the sweet singing of Miss Hale, who
was cheered to the echo and was made
to respond 70 more than one enihu las
tic encore.
The evening was pleasantly spent
and again we beg to express our thanks
to the following young ladies who did
so much 20 make it so:
King Richard, Miss Ethel Aivin;
Sir Kenneth. Miss Harriet Hankins;
Nectabauus, Miss Hannah Paxton;
De Vaux, Miss Elizabeth Stereti;
DE Neville, Miss Elise Hartman The
Hermit, Miss Laura Garter; Hakim,
Miss Daisy Foster; Executioner, Miss
Fannie Hodnett; Queen Berengaria,
Miss Eta st. Clair; Lady Edith Plan
tagenet, Miss Elmer Crigler; Calista,
Miss Lila Du Val; Florise, Miss Carrie
Henderson; Attendant to Queen, Miss
Claudia Perkins.
E.,rff, anl
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
Adele Account.
ADELE, PR. ED. Co., VA I
May 3, 1903 J

ADELE, GR. ED. 20, VA.
May 8, 1903 !
Corn planting is progressing rapidly,
and from all accounts plants are album
dant, but the farmers are unable to Sc
cure labor, and owing to this fact and
the backward season, the crops will be
curtailed in this vicinity.
Mr. Fred Hunt, who has been spend
ing the winter in Florida, is visiting
his parents near Adele
Miss Belle Elan, Of Farmville, was
the guest Of her aunt, Miss Ola Elan
on Saturday and Sunday.
Much chestnut timber in the neigh
borhood has been bought by Lynch
burg firm. it is said, for the use in the
manufacturing Of acids aud paper.
Miss Lizzie Mason, who has been
visiting relatives and friends near
Adele, returned to her home in Camp.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-05-08
penlh Of Mr.. Mamie d. TalIarerro.

This community was greatly gfleVed
and shocked when on last Tuesday a
telegram was received announcing the
death, at her home, in Roanoke, OF
Mrs Mamie d., wife of Mr. &. G..
TaliaferrO. On the Saturday previous,
while in the enjoyment Of full health
and walking quietly on one Of the side
walks of her city, she was struck 10y
bicycle, in charge Of course ola reckless
rider, aud from the violent blow she
never rallied and died at 3 a. m, Of the
9th inst
Her remains were brought from
Roanoke to this place on private car,
attached to the East bound Wednesday
morning train Of the Norfolk and West
ern, the car a. we were told, having
been rendered by an official of that
company, attended by her husband
and only surviving daughter, with a
hest Of friends, not only from her home
city, but from Richmond, Lynchburg
and other points, and EMPOWERED IN a
wilderness Of flowers" From here
they were taken, on Wednesday morn
ing to Hampden-Sidney, where with
simple services, conducted at the grave
by her pastor, Rev. Mr.. Rowbotham
and assisted by Rev. Dr. Mcllwame
aud Rev Mr. McFaden, Of Lynchburg,
they were buried in square already
consecratcd to her and those she loved
by reason Of the fact that two Of her
children were sleeping there. The new
made mound was hidden from view
by wealth Of flowers, and friends from
Farmville and of the immediate COM
munity surrounded that grave TO attest
the high esteem in which this most
estimable lady was held.
Mrs. Taliaferro was the daughter Of
the late DR.. b. +. Terry, who in his
day, was one Of the leading physicians
Of Prince Edward, and here her happy
girlhood was spent, here she was mar
ried and here she lived TO see her child.
rem grow under happiest, hottest i'm
fluences. Some years ago she went
with Ter husband TO make their home
in the then young, vigorous, hopeful
"Gem City" of the mountains; bat
whether in the quiet country homes
at cultured Hampden-Sidney, or i'm
busy bustling Roanoke, she was al
ways, and every where the same gentle
spirit, cheerful companion, hospitable
Virginia matron, loyal friend, devoted
wife, model mother and exemplary
Christian. Unlike the flowers beneath
which she was buried, her memory
will not fade out Of the memories of
those who knew and loved her, nor
will the mortal which has bow been
clothed upon with Immortality ever
feel the touch Of death.
Our loss, her eternal gain.