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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26

New Orleans is in the thrOes
of a dramatic sensation. Klaw
& Erlanger booked a play, The
Smart Set, " at the Crescent in
New Orleans and as soon as the
aggregation crossed Mason and
Dixon 5 line it was discovered
that they were coons from Bos-
ting. The idea of having a trav-
esty upon the country s society
presented by a crowd of negroes
in a Southern city was so repel-
liant that the people arose and
demanded that the show be can
celled. The TimeS-Democrat,
the defender of Southern ideals
and sentiment, is moved to sound
the following note of alarm
The theatrical performance pre-
scented by negroes in a white
theatre, before a white audience,
is utterly and hopelessly repre-
hensible. At this particular Pc
riod, when President Roosevelt S
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26

Dr. w. L. Parchmau, who as
sassinated Actor Tolson at Van
Buren,, Arkansas. has been in
dicted and will be tried for muir
der This. apparently, was a
cruel and wanton sacrifice of life
and it is well that the murderer
is TO answer to the courts for his
peTron
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
Beautiful Clear Skies.

Herbine exerts a direct influence on
the bowels, liver and kidneys, purify
ing and strengthening these organs,
and maintaining them in a normal
condition of health, thus removing a
common cause of yellow. notify.
greasy skin, and more or less of pim-
pies, blOtches and blackheads. soc at
Curry & Gaines.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
The Result to Yesterday.

The candidates enter the last
week of the thousand vote con-
test with Miss Minnie Smith with
a safe lead, with Miss Nettie FL
lis second; Miss Ellie May Jordan
a close third and Miss Jaunita
Wood a close fourth and Miss
Lillian Scott fifth. During the
past week Miss Allie May Jor-
dan polled the largest vote, ad-
ding POP to her credit; Miss Net
tie Ellis was second with 173 to
her credit and Miss Minnie
Smiths friends voted 169 to her
credit, while Miss Jaunita Wood
voted through her friends 116.
Just what the standing of the
candidates will be next Sunday,
when the thousand votes, the five
hundred votes and the two hun
dred votes, the prizes in the con-
test ending this week, are award
ed is a matter of conjecture. That
it will be the liveliest week since
the contest began there can be
no doubt, for all of the candidates
and their friends are preparing
for the final struggle. The votes
yesterday were as follows
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
Justice of the Peace Matthew's

Justice of the Peace Matthews
was called upon to figure in two
weddings Thursday. One oc-
cured in the oarlors of the Gil
mer Hotel Thursday morning,
the contracting parties being Mr..
L. a. Plyler and Miss. Bella
Holomon, of Alabama. The other
was IN the Circuit Clerks Office
and occurred late Thursday eve
ming. In this case the parties
interested were Mr.. @. d. Ten
hit and Miss Lou Pinlon. of Eu-
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
Posted.

This is to give notice that no
hunting or trespassing will be
allowed on any of my land. All
violators of this law will be pros
ecuted.
11-22-1m J. S. MOORE.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26

Senator MOney, although
broken in health and past the
years of his usefulness, as we
often heard in the late campaign,
dropped a small roll of 233 bills in
the Senate one day the past
week and the Senator wasn't
feeling especially we'll that day,
either
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26

Richmond HObsOn's wife's sis
ter's maid is suing her for ten
thousand dollars damages for
libel. The maid of the sister of
the hero of the Merrimac is pub
IicitY LONG drawn out.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
State and County Taxes.

State and county taxes are
now due. Come and pay the
same and save damages.
]. T. ARMSTRONG,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
1O-28-tf.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
Notice..

This is to give notice that no
hunting, fishing or trespassing
of any kind will be permitted on
my lands. Persons so doing will
be prosecuted to the fullest ex-
tent of the law.
T. j. SMITH,
11-4t. Artesia, Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
Notice.

Positively no hunting or tres
passing on any of my lands.
CHAS. r. SMITH,
Artesia, Miss.
Nov. 9th, 1903.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26
Money to Lend.

Money to lend in this county
on improved ia r m property
For terms and particulars ad
dress. B. H. STRONG,
11-4-6m West Point, Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26

pora. Miss. After the ceremo-
MES the young people returned
to their respective homes re-
joicing.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-26

City Marshal B. A. Lincoln has
submitted his resignation to the
mayor and aldermen to take eff
feet on the first of December.
Mr.. Lincoln has filed the place
he now occupies with credit to
himself and to the city and has
has made a good officer in every
respect. AS yet no action has
been taken to elect a person to
fill out the unexpired term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Garth
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
And ALI For Ten Cents.

The ladies Of the Baptist church gave
pleasant entertainment Friday
night which was followed by a
bountiful feast Of good things,
and all for ten cents-that is to
some folks. No admission fee was
charged but everybody was expected
to make contribution in a box at the
door, and as it was silver tea 1t was
thought that only silver pieces would
be deposited, and it was hoped that
nobody would be content to chip In the
minimum price of ten cents, and for
that huge sum feast on the "how OF
soul" and then creature comforts. And
they do say that stray three cent
piece was now and then found in the
silver (?) collection.
Maybe somebody's conscience Is Ill
at ease, and the remedy we would offer
is that at least a good round quarter
with no hole in it be even now sent to
the ladies Of the church by all those
who had quarters changed for that oc-
casion aud others who got three-cent
pieces so mixed with dimes as not to
know one from tOther
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Uncle Hez.

The attraction at the Opera House
Tuesday night next will be one Of un-
usual strength. The management
takes pleasure in announcing the en-
gagement of Mr.. Frank Adams and bis
company Of artists. The comedy
"Uncle Her," is replete with ludicrous
situations, stirring climaxes and splen-
did dramatic incidents. The plot Ii
lust light enough to engage the In
terest Of the auditor between laughs
MIR. Adams is an actor Of brilliant at
tainment and previous to his starring
tour has been with some OF the besl
companies. In the title role Of this
successful comedy he finds a medium
for his infinite sense Of humOr and al
the same time a vehicle for bis
intense dramatic ability. The company
is made up Of strong dramatic material
The scenery, Of which this company
carries a large amount, comprises set
tings for all three acts OF the piece and
represents interior Of country store
magnificent gambling palace in New
York, &c, &c. The prices for this at
traction will not be advanced, but will
remain 25, 80 and SOC. The splendid
selections rendered by the company's
Solo Orchestra are well worth the
price of admission.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Felden Facts.
FELDEN, VA, March II, 1

FELDEN, Va, March ii, 1903.
Mr.. r. f. Allen, the old veteran Of
two wars, celebrated his 18th birthday
on last Saturday. A large concourse Of
relatives, including his two daughters,
Mrs. 5. J. Allen, Of Felden, and Mrs.
J. II. Hines, Of Crewe, were present to
do him honor
The grandchildren, great grond-chil-
dren, great nieces and nephews We'd
with each IN getting up something OF
an entertaining nature for his special
benefit. There were readings, reeita-
tions and songs that caused the smiles
and sometimes a tear, to steal Ger bis
face.
1t was a day long to be remembered
by those 80 fortunate as TO be present,
and none can soon forget the war stories
told by the old veteran, much to the
enjoyment Of his hearers. One OF
thrilling interest, and to which we lis
tened with bated breath, told Of his
having been shocked by a bomb shell
which killed twelve men Immediately
around him. He was supposed to be
dead, his grave had been dug, he was
wrapped in his blanket and was being
lowered into the ditch lin reality it was
nothing more than a ditch which had
been hastily dug for the dead when the
surgeon came along on his rounds and
asked who 1t was they were handling
so tenderly? Some one called out
Sergeant Allen.n Thereupon the
kind hearted doctor, who was good
friend Of the Sergeant" ordered that
he be placed on the ground and the
blanket unrolled for last look. Some
thing in his appearance indicated life
and an examination followed. A warm
spot just over the heart was found, and
he was placed in an ambulance and
taken to the nearest hospital. AT the
expiration Of nine days he became con-
scious. Two months were spent in the
hospital.
The faithful wife in "Old Virginia"
had been summoned, and strength
slowly returned.
A little voice cried out when he had
finished "Bumpa, where did you go
all that time you were dead ?"
Loving hands had prepared an elab-
crate dinner which all enjoyed, and
the children shouted when il came
their turn at the table.
Little Kathleen Allen won the prize
for having prepared the most suitable
verse describing the dinner. | give il
in her own words:
'Then comes the dinner-gee whiz,
It's the best In the land, that's what IL Is.
Turkey and ham and chicken and chine;
Cakes and pies all in line.
We eat and eat, tin we can't hold no more,
And then wish we were as big as the Old
barn door.
And when Bumma begins TO hand around
pies,
We wish our throat would reach TO the skies.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13

not taking into account the certainty
Of increased patronage from residents
Of the town.
Mr.. Wall moved that the town accept
the Norfolk and Westerns contract
provided they do not take less than
sixty lights. Carried
DR.. Anderson moved that the con-
tract submitted by the Normal school
be accepted with the exception that
either party can terminate the same by
a written notice given az least ninety
days before the expiration Of any
calander year. Carried.
1t was moved 10y Mr. Wall aud
carried that the lights be run all night
commencing April lst, provided con-
tracts with the Norfolk & Western and
the Normal School have been definitely
closed.
Dr. Anderson moved that the Mayor
aud Treasurer be empowered 10 borrow
5000 to meet current expenses Car
ried.
On recommendation OF Mr.. David
son a motion was carried authorizing
the wiring Of all accessible buildings
for the next thirty days at only the
actual cost Of material to the patron.
The light committee was empowered
TO make contract with Mr. Bullock to
to take entire charge Of the electric
light plant in capacity Of electrician.
Mr.. Wall made the statement that
the Farmvile Telephone Company dur
ing the several years It's system has
been in operation had received not a
cent Of returns in the shape Of divi-
dends. He asked that the council per-
nit the company under its franchise to
increase the price Of residential phone
service from ten to fifteen dollars per
aunum. On motion Of Mr. Erambert
the request was granted.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Mount Leigh Musings.

Mt. LEIGH, VA, March 10, 1903.
News was received here this morning
of the marriage Of Mr.. A. NJ. Chappell
and Miss jamie Davis, which took place
in Roanoke on yesterday. Miss Davis
is one Of our most popular young ladies.
Mr.. Chappeil is a prosperous gentle
man. We wish them a long and hap
Ply life.
Rev. J. w. Shipman, Messrs. w. J..
Clark and W. A. Bruce were guests
at Mr. Jas. T. Clark's Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Hurt, Of Burkeyille, Is the
guest Of Miss Lottle Miller.
We are glad to report that Mr.. Wins
ton Clark is improving from a very
severe lick in the eye few days ago.
Messrs. Jas. 4. and John w. Clark
paid a flying trip to South Boston this
week looking after the sales Of theil
tobacco.
Mr.. Robert Wilson, Of Green Bay
visited his grandfather, Mr.. r. b. vii
son, last week.
Miss Fannie Clark spent Monday
night in the home cf Mr. +. T. Miller.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Tomato Canning.

An Eastern Shore correspondent Of
the Richmond Times Dispatch says:
"The tomato canning business on the
Shore has developed greatly in the last
two years. Next year there will be
about twelve canneries on the PENN
sula. In most places 81 per ton is the
contracted price. 1t is stated that an
acre will yield over five tons and the
expenses are not over IS, thus clearing
$50 per acre. The cannery at Oman
cock will can peas, strawberries and
sweet potatoes, also the coming season.
Most farmers will be satisfied with a
profit Of thirty dollars an acre es.
pecially when the profits are in pocket
within four months from the date Of
planting. Let's unite to make the ven
ture a signal success.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
MuSket Exploded.

Joe Page, Cumberland negro about
20 years Of age, received terrible
wounds last Monday by the explosion
ola musket, which he had overloaded
The barrel bursted 10 his face blowing
a piece Of the metal into his skull,
rupturing one eyeball aud breaking bis
nose. The surgical needs Of the
wounded man were given by DR.. An
derson, who extracted several pieces OF
bone from Judgment upon the brain.
The eye ball was taken out by the
doctor, the nose skillfully set In place
and the man at last accounts was do
ing very well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Rice Depot Dots.
RICE Va, March. 10, 1903,

AAAAL hsf .ANANhf ~ ANNfs
Mrs. W.. Shipman is spending some
time with her son, Mr.. Willie Ship
man, Of Richmond.
We are glad to report that Mr.. Ben
Ligon is improving after a very severe
spell Of pneumonia.
Miss Bernice Bradshaw has returned
home after a very pleasant visit to re-
latives i'm Crewe.
Misses. Lily aud Linda Walton and
Miss Ella Shipman were guests at Mr..
Weager's Friday night
Miss Mary Jackson was the guest OF
Miss Lily Walton Saturday and sun
day.
Rev. 5. II. Thompson, Of Farmyille,
will deliver lecture at Pisgah Bap-
list church Friday night, March 18th
for the benefit Of the Ladies Aid So.
ciety, commencing at 7:30 o'clock.
Miss Lizzie Hurt, Of Burkeville, has
been visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. Y.
Philips near here.
MIR. 5. II. Bondurant who accident
ally cut his foot with an axe about a
month ago is now able to 60 around on
crutches. We hope he will soon be
all right again.
Mr.. J. Y. Phillips spent several days
last week visiting friends and relatives
at Blackstone and Williamsburg.
Mrs. Geo. w. Oliver, Of Crewe, spent
Monday aud Tuesday with Mrs. Mag
gle Wells.
Rice Graded school closed Tuesday.
The children will have long vacation.
Miss Mary Jackson will return to bel
home near Farmyille, this week. She
will be greatly missed in the neigh
bOrh0Od.
The pretty weather Of last week en-
abed most Of the farmers to finish
sowing spring oats.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Darlington Heights Dots.
DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA, |
March 9. 1903. (

March 9, 1908. !
On the 5th Of this month in this
county, near jacksonville, Mr.. Horace
Baker, aged IS years, died, leaving
wife and five children. He had been a
great sufferer for many years. His re-
mains were laid to rest at Cetenary
Methodist church.
Mrs. Elvira Dillon is quite sick at
Mr. n. T. Dillob's.
Mr.. James Elliott leads in high
prices for tobacco in this section this
year.
The farmers are up with their busi-
ness. The plant land has all been
burnt and some have finished seeding
oats. The cattle are all looking very
well, no scarcity Of milk and butter,
plenty Of fresh eggs and a good pros
pect for large crop Of spring chickens.
The gardens are green with turnip
salad. The wheat crop is looking bet
ter than 1 ever saw it at this season.
Low prices Of tobacco makes the
farmer scratch his head. Burning
plant land is a hard job, then hauling
water in a dry season to keep the plants
growing is another hard job. But that
is not all; we had to haul water to plant.
Then comes hauling the tobacco
through the mud to market. What
next? The farmer doesn't get cost for
making IL.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Cures Cancer and Blood Poison.

II you have blood poison producing
eruptions, pimples, ulcers, swollen
glands, pumps and risings, burning
itching skin, copper-colored spots or
rash on the skin, mucous patches in
mouth or throat, falling hair, bone
pains. old rheumatism or foul catarrh,
take Botanic Blood Balm b. B. b. 1t
kills the poison IN the blood soon all
sores, eruptions heal, hard swellings
subside, aches and pains stop and a
perfect cure is made Of the worst cases
Of Blood Poison,
For cancer, tumors, swellings, eating
sores, ugly ulcers, persistent pimples OF
all kin Is, take B b. b. 1t destroys the
cancer poison in the blood, heals cancer
of all kinds, cures the worst humOrs or
suppurating swellings. Thousands
cured by b. B. b. after all else fails.
B. b. b. composed Of pure botanic in
gradients. Improves the digestion,
makes the blood pure and rich, stops
the awful itching and all sharp, shoot
ing pains. Thoroughly tested for
thirty years. Druggists, 81 per large
bottle, with complete directions for
home cure. ample free Sand prepaid
by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta,
Ga, Describe trouble and free medical
advice also sent in sealed letter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Bush River BrielIets.
FARMvILLE. March I. 1903.

FARMyILLE, March 4, 1908.
Mrs. Colin Stokes left last week for
Richmond to visit friends and re-
latives.
Mr.. "Billyn McNutt was quite sick
last week. but we hope he is now inn
proving.
Miss Louise Oyerton returned home
last week after pleasant visit to her
aunt, Mrs. J. 7. Morrisette, Of Rice.
Miss Addie Venable, OF "Milnwoodp
left last week to visit friends in Rich
mond.
Miss Susie Watkins spent last Satur-
day night with her friend, Miss Fetch.
er, in the home Of Dr. Smith, Of Farm
vile.
Little Miss Bessie Oyerton is at home
again. She has been attending Miss
Lii Walton's school and living with
her sister, Mrs Joe Morrisette, Of Rice
for the past winter.
Mr. Willy Carter visited his grand
mother. Mrs. l.. V. McNutt last week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Stoddert Snap Shots
sroDDERT, Va, March 10, 'OS.

SroDDERT, Va, March 10, 'O3.
From the latest accounts, farmers
are thinking Of reducing the crop Of to-
bacco this year and try and have II
better, as there was exceedingly large
crops raised in this section last year
but Of poor quality, If one should
Judge from the prices it brought.
Labor is not considered scarce, but
high. Many are leaving for the North,
but the majority are women.
Plant beds are being covered and the
question was asked farmer the other
day if his plants were up.
MriBarksdale Blauton, Of Powhatan,
spent few days recently with his
mother, Mrs. DR.. j. NJ, Blanton.
Mr.. Albert r. Baldwin, of Phila-
delphia, is visiting relatives here.
Rev. DR.. Harding will preach at
Browns church Saturday morning be-
fore the fourth Sunday at eleven o'clock.
We hope a large crowd Will be in at
tendance to hear this able preacher.
There is whisper of marriage bells in
the air.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Good Roads.

MILLBANK, VA, March 10, 1903.
Editor Hcrald.-i read with much
interest several weeks ago an article on
good roads for the county. The impor-
lance Of good roads seems to me to be
so apparent that the discussion Of the
subject is a discussion Of truisms. All
reforms though are brought about by
agitation as the old Arabian proyerb
says: ale who kicks mildly may get
something, be who kicks persistently
will.n A great many Of the counties
are forming good roads societies. Why
not form one in this? hope that NJ.
will call meeting Of the citizens Of the
county and see what can be done to
further this object. will not attempt
to discuss the importance Of good
roads or the great advantages to be de-
rived in the increased value Of property,
OF social advantages, &c. Let the peo-
pie meet and form plan by which we
can have better roads.
JOHN r. MORTON.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Krlerr Brief.
BRIERY. Va, March, 9. 1908.

BRIERY, Va, March, 8, 1908.
Within the past few days two Of the
Oldest colored men Of this vicinity have
died. The first, Granville Young, oveI
IS years, dropped dead in the store Of
Mr. w. f. Chappell, Of this village, on
Saturday evening, and the second,
Richard Davis, born in 1919, passed
quietly away at his home on Monday
night The two old men lived within
an hundred yards Of each other and
were quiet, peaeeable, hard working
and respected negroes.
The warm days Of last week were
followed on Saturday by a heavy rain
and hail storm with much thunder and
lightning for this time Of the year.
Miss Emily W. Redd, Of Worsham,
visited her parents at this place on
Saturday and Sunday.
We are glad to report Mr.. VIM. X.
Pnddy as almost well again.
Mrs. James Allen and Mrs. Granville
Chappell passed through the village
on Friday en- route to Felden.
Mr. Landon Prlddy, Of Farmville,
visited his parents near here on Sun
dav.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
Must Have the Herald.

A farmer dropped into the Herald
office one day last week and was rath-
er depressed on account Of the low
prices Of tobacco but said; al must
have the Herald" and handed over
two dollars for the subscription. Of two
years. May his barns fill with plenty
another year, and may peace I'LL the
home Of this loyal son Of Southside
Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13

son, Of Crewe.
Mrs. Ford, Of Rodophil. is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Robert Allen, Of
Cumberland.
Mr.. T. s. Atkins family are in great
distress about their son, Mr.. Willie o.
Atkins, who is very i'll in Newport
News. They are expecting q telegram
at any time announcing his death.
The whole community sympathlse
with them in their trouble.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-13
New Military Captain.

AT called meeting Of the Farmville
Guard. held on the night Of March 5th,
Mr.. E. Scott Martin was unanimously
elected to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Captain j. l.. Bugg,
Captain Martin is a graduate Of V. NJ.
l., and thorough tactician, and pos
sesses executive ability and business
qualifications to make the company a
success. At the same meeting,
Lieutenants Hunt and Venable were
reelected, and Mr.. G. G. Robson made
secretary.