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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Miss Pearl Barker, well and favor
ably known in the Normal school. for
several years, is ~canvassing the city
for an historical book. We wish her
the ucces which the work merits.
and hope our people may respond
most literally, and that hundreds Of
copies may be added to their libraries.
1892
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Prices Much Reduced on Hats.
Dress hats, street hats, outing hats,
all sharply cut In price to sell out for
the season. Ladies' furnishings also
at lower prices.
Misses O'Brien, Bridge st.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Major Yell will be Just as funny
next Tuesday evening as he was on
his last appearance. Go to see "a
Texas Steer" and laugh TO your hearts
content.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Your investment guaranteed. Did
you know the Aetna Building Associ
alton pays s per cent interest on spe'
cial deposits? Before placing money
elsewhere see us and get the best rate
of interest. Geo. H. Hunker, Secre
tary. - 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Do you know that Gehring sells sad
dies and harness of first-class grade?
Masonic Temple. 7-1sO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

"Dulces, bon-bons, or, for thy more
sweet understanding-candy." lin
another column.) At the Lawn Fete
August 3, Old Town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

An ice cream freezer costs little and
permits pleasing variety in the sum-
mer bill Of fare. Gehring sells good
ones cheap. 7-179
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Attentive walters and prompt serv-
ice at the Imperial. Fine Sunday din
ner. s-4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

The Texas Steer" has come and
gone, but the Old Dreamer and st.
Cecilia will soon be seen. Look out
for them. 1889
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Take your family and guests TO Du'
wallis for dinner tomorrow; best place
in town. 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

For the most beautiful rooms In the
southwest. 60 to La Pension In the
Coors block. l66-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Man cook wanted for ranch camp;
permanent position. Address by let
ter to optic 1874
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Mrs. M. B. Ward is prepared to do
~irst-class dressmaking at 902 Third
street. L. v. Phone ia. 172-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Look out for the Old Dreamer and
st. Cecilia; they will SOC appear In
Las Vegas. 7-1ss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Perry Onion pays cash and good
prices Tor household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. I'll. 1877
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

The Las Vegas Light Z Fuel Co,
are now prepared to furnish Willow
Creek coal at $3.50 por too delivered,
or $3.50 by the al 1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

A good time tomorrow and every
day at the Model Restaurant. Rail
road avenue. 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Is ami so cents are the prices for
"A Texas Steer next Tuesday even.
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-01

Duvalrs is the place for Sunday
dinner. 1t
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
Venner Yoicings.

YENNER, Pr Ed. Co., Sept. Is, 'O3.
The protracted meeting which was
held at Centenary NJ. +. Church broke
up last Friday night Rev. p. NJ Bell
did the preaching and each sermon
was exceptionally good They were 50
full Of the gospel Of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Iii is not always that We hear
such good sermons for some ministers
are very apt to feed their people on
something else than the bread Of life
OF course there were large Gro gds TO
hear Brother Bell a. usual. We breathe
a prayer that this good man may be
sent back again next year.
Little billiard Baker, We are glad to
report, is improving very fast
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Carwile, Of
Charlotte, and Miss Edna Price, Of
Prospect, were visitors at Mr.. Jim
Glenn's last Saturday night
Mr.. Johnnie Baker and Mr.. Willie
Farrar, Of Lynchburg, visited in the
neighborhOod last Sunday.
Mr.. sam Thackston, Of Roanoke
Bridge, was up lat Sunday looking
after his best girl.
Miss Bessie Morris, Of Lynchburg, Is
spending this week with her cousin,
Mrs DR.. +. f. Walker. We welcome
this young lady in our midst.
Miss Mollie Lee, Of Lynchburg, l.
spending her vacation with Mrs.
Nicely.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
Mount Leigh Musings.

MI. LEIGH, VA, Sept. Is, 1893.
Farmers are busy cutting tobacco
There were a good many nice houses
cured last week. We hope they may
realize good prices.
Mr. and Mrs Munsey, Of Massachu-
sets, are stopping at Mr. +. T. Miller's
for q while They wish to purchase
homes for a number Of Northern people
that wish 10 come South.
Mr.. J. F. Roach, who has been spend
ing the past week at Mr. J. T. Clark :
aud Mr. John Fosters, returned 10 his
home in Richmond Monday.
Mr.. r. B. Wilson visited friends at
Hampden Sidney Sunday
Miss Kate Hurt Is spending some
time with her Grandmother, Mrs +. T.
Miller.
Miss Mary Weaver left last Friday to
take charge Of a school in Maryland
and she will not return until June.
Mr. J. r. Walton aud daughter, Of
Farmville spent sunday at Mr.. X b.
Wilson's.
We regret very much 10 hear Of the
death Of your townsman, Mr.. J. b.
Wall.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
Stoddert Snap Shot,
SroDDEKr, "a, Sept. Is, I

SToDDEKT, Va, sept. 10, 'O3.
Notwithstanding the heat is Cypress
i've, farmers are busy at work cutting
and curing tobacco, which promises a
fine average Labor is very unreliable
here. A farmer j. not sure Of hand
when he hires one for the day, a. they
will leave II you are not IN the best Of
temper while in the midst Of work.
Housekeepers also are at their wits end
for help, a. IL j. hard 10 obtain servants
10 assist even Ia domestic work.
Among the prominent visitors TO
leave recently was Prof Il. l.. Blauton,
Of Lexington, Kentucky. There are
many more 10 goin few days who
have been enjoying country quietude,
pure air, aud are restored 10 natural
buoyancy aud strength Of constitution.
Miss Bell Blsnton spent last week
with Miss Mary Pettice Crute
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Tracy Hines, Of
Lynchburg, paid Mrs J. l.. Swoope a
short visit last week
Mrs. Henry Madison il visiting NJ
the Guinea neighborhood.
Rev. Mat Porter, Of Kentucky, aud
Mr.. Bob Porter, Of POwhatan, visited
their sister, Mr. Geo. Scott recently
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
hi, First Sermon.

Rev. Mr.. McAlisier preached hi- firs
sermon a. pastor Of the Farmyile Pres
byierIan church on last Sunday morn.
ing Taking a. his theme the life
work of John Marx, he graphically
aud eloquently portrayed the progres.
from lgnoble de-ertion Of duty 10 -plen-
did and courageous devotion. from loss
of confidence of the two great leader.
in The church Of that day, Paul and
Peter, Co full restoration, and then
pressed home the practical lesson that
DO matter how soiled the pages Of per
-onal history already written ii wa
possible Tor every man, with the help
of The Almighty, 10 write on the pages
yet to be- written holy ambitions, pure
thoughts aud consecraied endeayor.
4 large and sympathetic audience Wa
present, upon whom the strong, spirit
ual sermon must have made lasting
and u-eful impression.
The Herald speaks FOR all Farmvlle,
regardless Of creed or church connect
ions when 10 extends a warm welcome
and cordial greeting 10 this young and
gifted servant Of the master a. he
begins his work among Us
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
VALUE OF TESTIMONY.
Il depends upon the Reputation Of The
Witness. ]. R. Noel makes
an interesting State
melt.

J. X. Noel, Justice Of the Peace, and
retired business man, who lives on
Main Street, knows a. much a. the
next man about dispositions, testimony
aiiidayits and such things He knows
that the value of testimony depends
upon the reputation Of the witness, and
he knows that his own standing would
give great weight 10 the following
voluntary testimony when be dictated
and signed b..
II had grcat kidney trouble for four
or five years, periodically after hard
work, for following cold or exposure ]
suffered from SORENESS aud aching just
acrOss the kidneys. The kidney se-
cretlOns Became irregular, more notice
ably at night. ! took several remedies
that came 10 my notice bat got no bet
ter until Deans Kidney Pills attracted
my attention. / wanted a. try them
just a. ! had tried everything else, and
went 10 ii. &. Crule's drug store and
got box. knew after dose OF two
that they were doing me good, and
continued the treatment In a short
time my backache left me and the kid
ney secfeiiOus became natural. know
" Others who have used this remedy
with the same good results, and have
recon- mendcd Doan'- Kidney Pills %
several of my friends You eau refer
10 me aud will convince any sufferer
that the Pills act just a. represented "
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milbunn Co., Buffalo, y.
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
Tuggles Tank TWinks.

ACTION, VA, sept. Is, 1893.
Mr.. r. B. Ingram, OF Richmond, and
Miss Alice Prince, Of Action, was mar
ried last Wednesday at o'clock aud
left on the hslf-past 5 o'clock train for
Richmond, where they will make their
home.
Miss Hettie Kittenger, little sister and
brother left for their home last Satur-
day. We were sorry to give them up,
they have been with Us 50 long.
Mr. Mace Bliss and daughter, Libby,
and Messrs. sam and Collie Hamlet,
aud Misses Lottie and Louise Watson
were guests at Mr. 7. w. Roberts last
Sunday.
Little Miss FlOrine Franklin returned
home Monday, after pleasant stay
with her sister aud friends Of this place
We are sorry to say that Miss LOttie
Watson will leave Us the last part Of
this week for Southampton where
she will attend school.
Mr.. sam Hamlet was the guest Of
Miss Mamie McCncken Sunday night
Mrs. Addleman and little daughter
were the guests Of Mrs. McCrscken last
Sunday.
Mrs. J. J. franklin, Of Baltimore, is
expected 10 visit her sisters in Farm
willie Thursday. Also she will spend a
part Of the inter with her people in
Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18

That was searching game Of base
ball Oh Tuesday afternoon between the
doctors and the tobacconists. The
doctors, as winners II the game IL Sep
tember 3rd from the merchants, were
challenged by the tobacconists, aud the
latter also met their waterloo TO the
tune Of $ too
There We're a number Of errors ou
both sides, of course, a. was natural
from the lack Of practice, but on the
whole it was a creditab'c exhibition
and was much enjoyed by those pres
ent. A. far a. an outsider could Judge.
the features Of the game were the heavy
batting Of Or. ellis aud the pitching of
Dr. Robt Hamlet, aud the catching OF
Messr-. Morton and Wikers0u
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18

Our fellow towusmau. Mr. J Richard
Noel is justified in hoping that be may
divide a fortune OF $50 OoO with Sis
ter and brother.
An uncle. who went from Cnmber-
land county % California in ISIS. ha-
recently died, leaving a fortune 90 that
amount An attorney of that state
has written 90 The parties interested o.
fering 90 collect the money Oh con-
tIugent Zee Of one half Modest de-
mand isu'tit? Ofcourse this offer has
been rejected, aud We are not advised
what step, Viii be taken 90 secure the
prize. our hope is that they will reap
without being robbed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18

meeting Of the session Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church Oh
last sunday letters Of dismission were,
AZ Dbl, request, granted 90 Mr.. r. G..
Johnson and family 20 unite with the
PRESBYTERIAN church NJ Farmville, and
The following resolution was unani.
mously adopted by the session, ordered
t0 be- recorded iu the sessioD-bOok, and
published in the Farmville papers:
Resolved. that IN dismissing Elder
I. &. johnson to the FarmvilIe church
We desire 90 express and pat on record
Dur high esteem and ailecti0nate regard
for him a. a mau aud a. a fellOw-elder
lu this church which he has faithfully
served Tor many year. aud t0 assure
him of our earnest prayers FOR the con-
uuued welfare and usefulness Of him
-e.faud family I'D their new church
relations. j n. DAVIS, Mod.
II L. BLANToN. Clerk.
j. &. ANDERSON,
a b. ARMSTRONG.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
ma DAD FeIIoMs Conrention.

The tweuty-third ANNUAL session Of
the colored District Grand Lodge No.
Is Grand United Order Of Odd fellows
met at the First Baptist church in
Farmvile last Tuesday afternoon. Ii
was the commencement Of three days
Of interesting fraternal intercourse and
business Of the Order. The welcoming
address on behalf Of the local order Of
Odd Fellows was made by y. II. Blue
and responded to by A. I. Shirley, OF
Herndon. Va.
Mr.. J. ;. Mcllwaine, On behalf Of the
town, extended in graceful style a cor
dial welcome to the delegates, and his
remarks seemed to have been highly
appreciated. the grand master resp0n-
ded to Mr. Mcilwaine.
The order Of Odd Fellows il said 10
be worth about 10000. and IN it,
last report it had paid out nearly
$, 600 90 for charitable purposes.
Some Of the most intelligent and re-
preventative negroes Of the state are at
tending this meeting.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
Prospect in FsVDre,,.

Prospect sept. To- ifla.
Editor Hroid. -Farmyille'- sister
town Is robiDg Ia sutum nal attire just
now. The tints on flower aud leaf are
not 50 gay a. they were 10 June, but
are just a. beautiful. The golden rod
has flung out il- yellow banners close
to the corporate limits Of the little city,
while within the gardens roses aud
geraniums unite in forming a beauty
scene which is framed in fading green.
The busy farmers Of this busy farm
ing section are buster than ever just
now, aud that means comparative quiet
IN the commercial centre. The scene
Of activities will shift in the near future
and then the merchants will be the
busy folks.
The farmers who suffered from hail
and who failed 10 insure against such
loss will take advantage u the protect
ion next time, that il If the company
which has been doing business in this
field settles fairly and honestly a
protrscted meeting will begin at the
Methodist church next sunday night
DR.. and Mrs. Alsop, aud Mrs. 4. II.
Glenn are visiting friends IN the neigh
borhood Of Pamplins. Mrs. Glenn car
ried with her for a sick friend a basket
Of flowers which IN mid-winler and 10
greater New York, would sell for al
least fifty dollars. Her garden l. sim
ply beautiful just now.
Mrs. Jas. d. Crawley, Of Blackstone,
and Miss Addie Proctor, u Norfolk, are
visiting the family Of Mr. Thos. d.
Crawley.
Miss Mary Brightwell, who has been
IN with typhoid fever in West Virginia,
has 50 far recovered IS 10 be expected
home some day this week.
Miss Annie Harris left for the Nor
NAL in time for the opening.
Mr.. Chas. Crawley will g. to Blacks
burg next Saturday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
sSSaysgze4SESA
Crewe Cuttings.

CREwE, VA, Sept. IL, 1903
Bernice, the three year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Short, dice
Sunday morning and was buried ia
the Crewe cemetery Monday afternoon
Rev. J. Kincheloe, u the Baptist
church, conducted the funeral services
The bazaar is the principal topic will
M just now.
At joint meeting Of the Ladies
Auxiliary Of the Y. NJ. c. A. and the
Presbyterian church today arrange
ments were made and several com
mittees appointed for the bazaar TO be
held from September 18th TO October
3rd The White Ribbon Brass Band.
Of Petersburg, aud some Of Richmond's
best talent will take part Liberal
donations have been made from all
parts Of the State, including Messrs.
Kent, J. 4. Worth, Simon Seward and
Frank Owens, Of Petersburg. A ban
quet will be held on Tuesday, Septem-
Der 18th, and an oyster supper, Friday,
October 2nd
The old soldiers Of Nottoway county
will hold their annual picnic at MOTTO
way Courthouse Friday. September the
18th. A rousing good time is anticipat-
ed.
Mr.. Agnew Harper has accepted a
position offered by the Norfolk and
Western railway Snd will he stationed
in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sims Chsppell, of
Felden, visited their aunt, Mrs. J. n
Hines, Saturday and Sunday.
Revival services are in progress at
the Baptist church Rev. W. Lock
hart Ball. Of Richmond, il assisting the
pastor, Rev. J. Kincheloe. Large
crowds attend both afternoon and
night services aud much interest is
being manifested. 1t will continue
through next week.
Mr.. Lacy McDearman, Of Burkeyille, /
has accepted position as operator here
10 the main office aud will move his
family here in the near future.
The recent cut 10 the machine shops
here affected about ten Of the late
employees.
Misses Wade and Wheaton, the new
are receiving many courtesies
rom the Crewites. The attendance in
he public schools Is larger than usual
md another teacher will be employed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18

The Prince Edward Supervisors met
last Saturday. Bills amounting TO
SOP 10 were presented TO the Board
allowed and ordered paid.
Mr. Dupuy was instructed 10 have
Briery bridge, near Henry Woods, re-
paired.
Mr.. Swan was ordered 10 work The
roads the second time as follows ~
days in Buffalo and - days in each Of
the other districts.
Mr.. w H. Ewing was instructed 10
have the courthouse yard aud property
cleaned up.
The county levy for the year 1904 was
fixed A. follows: County levy 30 cents
Road tax 10 cents; District tax 10 cents
county school tax ten cents.
On motion Of Mr.. Haskins, the treas
urer was authorized not to collect the
capitation tax Of 80 cents, "a levy
made by the Board 10 July, 1902, con-
trary 10 the State constitution.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
Luncnburg Letter.
LUNENBURG G. H., Va
Aug. -, 1898 !

Aug. j., 1906.
Yesterday was County Court day,
but not a large attendance, presumably
on account Of the busy season with fod-
der and tobacco. The candidates for
Office were there each laboring for sue
cess at our next election.
Capt. VIM. Hothorue near Macfar-
lands, had the misfortune 10 lose by
fire bis dwelling house with most Of
it, contents. one OF his daughters
dreamed that the house was on fire
and after looking out Of the uIetairs
window found that part Of the house
was then falling in she gave the
alarm and rushed for her jewelry,
clothes aud trunk, and with the help
Of her sisters saved good many of the
girls belongings, but Mrs. Hothorne
lost all Of hers. We hear that the house
and furniture were covered by insur-
ance. II is thought that Capt. Hoth-
Orne will now move 10 Blackstone 10
live.
Miss Maggie Robertson, Of Amelia
spent several days with Miss Minnie
Tabb Bragg last week, but has return
ed to her home in Amelia.
Miss Nella Johnson, Of Mecklenburg,
who is on visit here will return home
to-day.
Miss Grace Giroy, of fredericksburg
who has been summering here is still
at Hotel Gary, enjoying the many
blessings Of a delightful country visit
Miss Campbell, formerly Of Philadel-
phis, il at Fowlke's Hotel where she
has been staying for several months.
Mr.. Charlie Allen aud Miss Agnes
Buchanan, both suffering with lung
trouble, are somewhat better aud We
hope the sweet autumn breeles may
blow them a permanent recovery
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18

AIS well that ends well according
TO your own diagram Of the finish.
No matter how much some men
hate bin collectors they are invited to
call again.
Feminine fashions Tor the coming fall
are mostly designed for slender women
and TAT pur,es.
A man il obliged to die before his
will amounts 10 anything, but that Of q
woman becomes effective Immediately
after marriage.
Wild roses are found on every CONT
nent in the world excepting Australia.
Scotland not only leads in pure-bred
cattle, but by daily quotations on the
London market leads on prime beef
likewise.
Electric sparks are always obtained
from kites reaching a height Of a
mile, and increase a. the kites 90 high
er
Alta New Jersey baseball game q
flash Of lightning passed the umpire
and struck the grandstand.
In England alone the volume Of CO.
operative business has grown IN the last
80 years more than 100 times a. fast a.
the population.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18

We gladly welcome autumn with ii.
beautiful attire. The brilliant iinis OF
field and fore-t, the happy voices Of
children playing Jack in the bush. %
and the song Of the jay bird all remind
Us of the approaching season.
Our farmers are a. busy a. that
proverbial hen with one chicken. the
warning Of the jay bird j. being needed
and much tobacco il being cut, and the
farmers seem to .be greatly encouraged
by it, fine quality
Many Of the people Of the neighbor-
hood met at the beautiful spring on the
farm Of Mr.. Raymond Mickle aud
participated in the fine old fashioned
annual squirrel stew which was
veutable Delmonico in quality and
served in European style Mr.. W. h.
Morgan, Of Appomsttox, was so
thoughtful a. 10 provide bakers bread
from the famous Boyd's bakery Of the
Hill City.
Miss Mary Hancock, an attractive
young lady Of West Appomattox has
been visiting in the bospitable home Of
the Misses Mickle.
Miss Lizzie Baldwin, Of Pamplin
City, is on a visit 10 her school friend.
Miss May Cunningham.
Mis-, Helen Hunt will leave tomorrow
'or Richmond where she will resume
her duties a. trained nurse. Her
friends are sorry to see her leave after /
70 short a stay in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Dodson, Of Chase City, and Mn.
J. X. Mickle, Of Boydton, are on a visit
% their parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. h. c.
)akes, Of this neighb0rhood.
Mrs. Roland Foster, Of Cumberland,
ias been on a visit 10 friends and rela-
ives at and near Adele. She will soon
cave for Florida where she will spend
he winter with her son, Rev. W. C. |
foster.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18
Rumors Of early marriages I'll the
Arcanum Articles.


Afcahum VA Eel L - l'''.
The Midway Reading Club met on
September fourth, and a pleasant time
il reported. The programme consisted
Of readings by Miss Annie Jones, Mr..
Ransom, and Miss Annie Spencer. and
a recitation by Mr.. Ashby Stanley.
Refreshments were served, and We
had Jolly good time"
Miss Quin Hebditch left yesterday to
attend the High School in your town.
Miss Jessie Trent Is visiting her I'M
Gle, Mr. W NJ. G.. Ransom.
Mr.. aud Mr.. Ransom were visitors
at Fair Oaks" yesterday Mrs. Ran
sou has just returned from a pleasant
trip 10 friends at Evergreen.
Miss Maud Jones has returned to her
school az Henderson, y. G.
Mrs. Hoen is visiting relatives in
New York.
Mrs. Dee Davis aud little son are
visiting al Mr. ". H. Davis.
Midway schoolhouse is being moved,
and We hope the new location will suit
all parties.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-18

Tie following. marked stolen is
published I'M a Missouri paper: How
dear TO my heart is the steady sub
scriber. who pays in advance at the
birth Of the year; who lays down bis
money. and does it quite gladly, aud
casts round the Office halo Of cheer
lie never SAYS stop it, cannot afford
it, nor I'm getting more papers DOW
than I can read, but always says, Send
b. the family likes il. in fact, We all
think il real household need How
welcome he is when he steps in the
sanctum. how he makes our hearts
tbrob. how he makes our hearts dance.
We outwardly thank him, We inwardly
bless him, the steady subscriber who
pays 10 advance