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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
RECTOR OF ST.
Ashburham, Ontario, TeStiIies 10 the
Good Qualities Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

AsHBURBAN, Ont April Is. 1903. j
think it is only right that / should tell
you what a wonderful effect Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has produced
The day before Easter was So distress.
ed with a cold and cough that did not
think TO be able to take any duties the
next day, as my voice was almost chok-
ed by the cough. The same day / re-
ceiyed an order from you for a bottle
of your Cough Remedy. ] at once pro-
cured a sample bottle, and took about
three doses Of the medicine. To my
great relief the cough and cold had
completely disappeared and was able
to preach three times on Easter Day.
/ know that rapid and effective
cure was due 10 your Cough Remedy.
| make this testimonial without solicit
tation, being thankful to have found
such God-sent remedy Respectfully
yours + A. LANCFEIDr, NJ. A.
Rector of 81. Luke's Church.
To Chamberlain Medicine Go.
This remedy is for sale by The Win
ston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
LIBRARIES FOR THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

To the Teachers and Children Of The
Public Schools Of Prince Edward and
adjoining Counties:
DO you want good library of inter
esting books for your school? If so.
you have an excellent opportunity TO
/ get III. The Herald Will show the way.
aud all that Is needed to win the prizes
Is systematic WORK for the next few
weeks Read the following offer care
fully, ANA then write at once for blanks
and win prize:
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Blanks Will be furnished free To any
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IL 4
gether If they wish. 1t is Of course
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combine. For example, one school
might get less than eight subscribers.
As the Herald does not offer prize for
less than this number, a school getting
less number might combine with a
larger school and thus secure some of
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10 the Herald wishes to help you secure
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ing Of cloth to protect the books from |
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public spirited citizen Of the neighbOr-
hood.
Note carefully: This offer closes
February lst, 1904.
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tions must be accompanied with the
cash, and be for subscribers not
already on our subscription books.
Address all communications to the
FARMvILLE HERALD,
Farmville, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign ofapproaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is ner-
yousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up-
sets. Electric Bitters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. 10
never fails to tone the stomach, regu-
late the Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate
the Liver, and clarity the blood.
Run down systems beneiitparticularly
and all the usual attending aches vanish
under its searching and thorough ef.
fectiveness. Electric Bitters is only
soc, and that is returned il it don't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by
White & Co., Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

In forming his opinion Of America
Max Nordan enjoys the happy adyan-
tage Of never having lived here.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
waste of Land by washing.

The agricultural report. year 1855,
page 153, says; The same agencies
which form the soils are also wasting
and carrying them away. During ev-
cry rainstorm, transportation of soil
goes on, as the brooks and rivers show
after long-continued rains, by the yell
low. muddy color Of their waters, that
they are carrying a vast quantity Of
sediment towards the sea. The run
ming streams bear along the trans
ported matter and gradually deposit
II as the current diminishes its veloc-
ity. When the stream reaches a fat
OF level track and over which its
waters can flow in food the suspended
matter. consisting principally Of sand
and mud. is deposited and constitutes
the alluyium or new land.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

The invalid Emperors Of Russia and
Germany may yet have 10 90 10 a hos
pital together
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
KOdOl Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes Of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles and makes rich, red
blood, health and strength. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout tis-
sues, purifies, strengthens and sweet
ems the stomach. Gov. c. W. Atkin-
son, Of W. Va, says 81 have used a
number Of bottles Of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and have found it to be a very ef-
fectiye and, indeed a powerful remedy
for stomach ailments. recommend it
to my friends" Sold by The Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Cures Cancer and Blood Poison.

II you have blood poison producing
eruptions, pimples, ulcers, swollen
glands, bumps 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 and eruptions heal, hard swellings
subside, aches and pains stop and a
perfect cure is made of the worst cases
of Blood Poison.
For cancers, ,tumOrs, sWellings, eat
ing sores, ugly ulcers, persistent pim-
piles of all kinds, take B. b. b. Ii de-
strOys the cancer poison i'm 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 Ingredients. Improves the di-
gestion, makes the blood pure and rich
stops the awful itching and all sharp
shooting pains Thoroughly tested for
thirty years. Druggists, 3 per bottle,
with complete directions for home
cure. Sample free and prepaid by
writing Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble and free medical ad-
vice also sent in sealed letter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
A CrifIcnI Mnmrnt-

becretary-All hope is lost. The gov
srnor will not sign your friends par
don. There are IS ahead Of It.
Citizen-But he is signing them rapid
ly, and he appears to be in good humor.
Secretary-Alas. his good humor
won't last beyond the tenth OF eleventh.
/ know the make Of fountain pen he
y using.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
ACnsflY Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive Occasionally life itself is the price
Of a mistake, but you'll never be wrong
If you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache,
Liver or Bowel troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough. 25c, at White
AZ Co.'S Drug Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Ifa girls the apple Of a young mans
eye, he thinks she is a peach


Down in Texas at Noakum. IS a big
dry goods firm of which Mr.. j. VI. Hall.
er is the head. Mr.. Haller on one of
his trips East TO buy goods said to a
friend who was with him in the palace
car, Here, take one Of these Little
Early Risers upon retiring and you
will be up early in the morning feeling
good" For the dark brown" taste.
headache and that logy feeling De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the best
pills to use. Sold by The Winston
Drur 10
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
string Renn. Under Gins.

Forcing string beans as a market
garden crop under glass is being tried
extensively by fruit company Of east
ern Massachusetts,. After taking off
three crops Of lettuce. the houses were
planted TO cucumbers. with yellow wax
beans as q catch crop between the lat
ter. They were through bearing be-
fore the cucumbers had covered the
wires, and give promise of being a use
full catch crop in greenhouses. They
brought about S2.75 per bushel in June,
but earlier IN the season would be
worth a little more. They do not In
terfere in any way with the cucum5srs
or the latter with them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
LIGHT PORTABLE PENCE.

feet long. and the lap rests in crotch
Of the X support and a notch in the
crosspiece below. If further support
is needed, use wire to wrap around
the lap and the X. At the ends drive
a stake and wire to It. Make the pam
els and supports Of any size or di-
mensions to suit your purposes.-Ohio
Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
4 Pertinent InnnlrY.

DO you know that for a little more
than il costs to take your family 10 the
theatre once, you can haye a GraphO-
phone, which is equal 10 dozen theat-
rlcal performances rolled into one, for
with it you can reproduce all the songs,
speeches and musical selections that
you wish to hear? You get a combina-
tion Of an orchestra, theatre, concert
and no end of novel aud delightful en-
iertainments. Nothing is truer than
the assertion that the Graphophone en-.
tertains everybody everywhere. Those
who are not familiar with this wonder
ful instrument have much to learn that
will add to their pleasure.
The Columbia PhonOgraph Co., 10
+. Biltimore ST., Baltimore, head
quarters for graphophones and talking
machine supplies Of every kind, will
send you catalogues on application.
In forming his opinion Of America
Max NOrdan euiOvs the happv advan-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

rod-e of Circuit Court-Hon. George J..
ma. 'of County Court Hon. j. NJ. Crute.
CIerk of County and Circuit tourts-h. j.
"neerfr CLERK of County and Circuit
corrfs-I r. Garland.
rraasurer-W. a. Ewing.
CommIs,i0ner of kevenue-k j. Carter.
SbqrIn-I "a. Dickinson
CDmmonWealth's Attorney-A. ID. Wat
po.rd OF sunary isors -FarmVille District.
Z 4 Ver.er. Buflo District, K. Lee Price;
Hamnden District. p. J.. DupuF, chairman
f.,Fsff District. ~. "A. Hubbard; Leigh Dis
frIrf. A. A. Hasklu>.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Human Nature.

Perhaps you never noticed Il.
But It's gospel anyway.
The person who agrees with you
In everything you say
Wants TO get next 10 your coin,
or make OF you a tool:
He either thinks you're foolish
Or is himself a fool.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Take q double dose Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the
disease appears and a threatened at
tack may be warded Off Hundreds Of
people use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by The Win
sl0nLDrug %.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

When you want a pleasant purgatiye
try Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
produce no nausea, gripping or other
disagreeable effect For sale by The
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
One IInndred noIInr. a Ro,

is the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
:. q. places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye lie says: 81 had the piles for
30 years. / tried many doctors and
medicines but all failed except De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured
me-" IL isa combination Of the heal
ing properties Of Witch Hazel with
antiseptics and emollients relieves and
permanently cures blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, sores,
cuts. bruises, eczema salt rheum and
all skin diseases. Sold by The Win
ston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
AFrightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 10 beh0ves everybody to have
a reliable Salye handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Buns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles,
disappear quickly under its soothing
effect. 25c, at White x Cos Drug Store
The meanest thing that can happen
To woman is when her new gown
comes home 10 have it storm all day 50
she can't put it on and call on every
woman she knows who hasn't got "a
new one.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

After futile ehor'- by ihe Lavenworth
owner To start blky mule, a Mis-
sourian scratched match on the ami
mails side, and it was Off like a fash.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

A magnet has been made weighing
only three and a half grains which
could lift 1860 grains, or AS times its
own weight.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

A mayor in Norwich. In the reign OF
Charles l.. sent q man to prison for say
ing that the prince Of Wales was born
without a shirt
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

We can sell five hundred acres Of
good Buckingham land well wooded
and watered, convenient 10 railroad and
good neighborhood, but without build
ings, Tor 500 per acre.
FARMvILLE FARM AGENCY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

before 10 stops you. Dr. David's Cough syrup
will cure 10, as numbers will testify. 10 is the
best on earth Large bottles - cents at
White & Co and Winston Drug co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Preparing for a Trim.

Have you everything for the auto
mobile?" asked the stranger, entering
the store.
Yes, yes" replied the clerk.
We'll, give me four yards OF court
plaster, six gallons Of arnica. a bundle
OF cotton batting, and half dozen cop
les Of First Aid to the Injured. "-Yon-
kers Statesman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

and cured with two applications OF Dixie
Nerve aud Bone Liniment twill cure you.
Owens & Minor Drug Co.,
Richmond, Virginia,
Gentlemen:-l have been using your Nerve
and Bone Llniment on my back and find DO
acts like charm. For eight days / had
been on my back and could not move and
after two applications am now OUT aud 20
business.
Very truly yours,
r. e.. OGBURN, North View, Va.
Sold by White q Co. and Winston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Terrible plaques, those itching, pes
tering diseases Of the skin. Put an
end 90 misery. Doan's Ointment cures.
At any drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

The Mayhower has been sent to
watch for the Columbian army Her
crew has changed a.bit the last two or
three hundred years.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Little Colds" neglected-thousand
Of lives sacrificed every year. DR.
Woods Norway Pine syrup cures lit
tie colds-cures big colds too, down TO
the very verge of consumption.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
PORTABLE FARM FENCE.
All Ordinary Purposes and Can
BE Built Chenply.

The illustration sufficiently de-
scribes the form Of portable fence we
have on our farm. The panels are u
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
La Grippe Cough

cured with DR.. Davids Cough Syrup OF pure
Pine, Tar. hOrehOund and Wild Cherry. Best
on earth for cough IS colds, cramp. cOnsump.
tion Bronchitis and an throat and lung irOu-
bles. Large bottle D cents az White a Co.
and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

q" An NltD-SkNERAI PERSONS or
'o-', ~ and good reputation in each state
one in this county requlredl 10 represent
r. .- aqtcriise old established wealthy busi-
Ssi mouse OF solid financial standing.
al eif ~ ~ weekly with expenses addition
de,. y ltf able in cash direct each Wedues-
r.,. ilVih mead offices. Horse and carriage
,',,.l'u.l shen necessary. References. I'm.
,.,r, 4Qndressed envelope. Colonial, S32
81 'of@ r., Chicago.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
il it fails to cure. Il. W. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Dixie Nerve and Bone Imminent

best on earth for rheumatism, strains
sprains and all pains. Unequalled for both
man and beast. Large bottle p cents, al
White a Co. and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

fittings fail to come your way ko
after them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Yon Know Mhat Nom Are Taklng

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula Is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
it is simply Iron and Quinine in taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

The polished orator ought to be sure
Of his finish.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Wall Paper ia greatest variety, both
IN prices and STYLES ofprInt, al Doyne's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Not minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms Of Group Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. IL never fails, and
is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by The Winston Drug Co
Many man lives poorly in order to
die rich.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
NOTICE..

hereby notify an persons that Will not
be- csponsibie Tor any debts contracted Dy
J. n. OSBORNE.
dec. ls-it Dec. II, lsS'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
NO. a..
Good for Children.

The pleasant 10 take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives i'm
mediate relief in all cases Of Cough
Group and LaGrippe because it do es
not pass Immediately into the stomac h,
but takes effect right at the seat of
the trouble, draws out the inhamma-
tion, heals and soothes and cures per-
manently by enabling the lungs to con-
tribute pure life-giYing and life sustain
ing oxygen TO the blood and tissues.
Dr. Armstrong, Of Della, Tex, pre-
scribes it daily and says there is no
better cough remedy made. Sold by
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Go-Carts are "all the gon for going
babies. Doyne can please you in price
and style.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Too many men sit down in easy
chairs and close their eyes when they
are looking for opportunities.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

A man might as well shave himself
as patronize a deaf and dumb barber.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets arc becoming a favorite for
stomach troubles aud constipation
For sale by The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Some men are SO tactful they smoke
the cigars their wives buy them for
presents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

A woman likes to be suspicious Of
ber husband so she can feel happy
when he conyinces her she oughtn't to
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Women tell jokes the way children
play button, button, who has got the
bution-to see If anybody can find Il.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-06-12
From West Virginia

Durbin, w. Va. June Tt rains!
it rains! it rains! while it pleases
the Highland stockmen it does not
suit the mber and bark operators
Of W Va. so we'll.
The Burner orchard is being re-
moved to give room for .tannery
buildings.
Mr. Pearl Williams of Mcdowell
neighborhood received a hurry or
der to come on home. When ne
left with smile all over his face.
he said the message stated it was ii
boy.
More than fifty wagons loaded
goods for Highland last week at
the Durbin station.
Mr. Arthur Devericks who is
working for Hoover Bros. says that
the trains of white-topped wagons
crossing the Shenandoah noun
tain back and forth to StauntOn
from Highland is a thing OF the
past as more than one wagon ut Il
time is scarcely ever seen now days
Mr. Scott Gum is talking Of
building house and barn for the
accommodation of wagons.
One thing that fourishes IL
Pocahontas but can not be founC
in the darkest forest or deepest hol
low in Highland is the "pig-ear'
Lots of the Highland people neve
heard of such a thing. Let nj
kindly offer a word of advice to m!
Highland friends. When you com,
over to w Va. aud have a-longine
for souse or pick led hog-ear don
hy .&ny means mention such thinl
as pig-ear for pig-ears in Highlant
and plg-ears in W Va. are two dit
ferent things altogether.
Mr. John Winner Of Hoover Bros
camp has gone home to visit hi
parents. Mr. and Mrs G. Wine
of Crabbottom. We noticed h
mad a nice livery rig and one 0
Pocahontas's fairest daughters wit
him when be started.
Mr. Will Winner has gone HON
on a visit also. He did not tax
any of the sweet girls from thi
side because he has one oyer il
Highland. Sunshine.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-06-12
From Augusta County

Sangersville. June 6-Miss Sallie
Botkin from Palo Alto expects to
make her home with Mr. } W Hess
for a short while.
Miss Lizzie Michael and Miss
Sallie Botkin took flying trip to
Harrisonburg one day last weeF.
They liked the appearance of the
court house very much but didn't
like he looks Of the Jail so well.
Farmers all have the blues. 1t
was too dry now it is too wet.
Mr. W II Armstrong expects to
visit his brother in Harmon, Ran
dolph county. W. Va.
A great many people from this
community attended the annual
meeting IN Ohio last week.
Rev Robert Fultz preached a
very interesting sermon last We'd
nesGay night at Emanuel charch
Listen for the wedding bells.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-06-12

neglecting the moral forces. This
mistake had been made with the
colored race. 1t was unjust to
them and a grevious injury to the
Commonwealth.
In conclusion the speaker appeal
ed for intelligent enthusiastic CO.
operation in the movement for pop
ular education. No people on
earth are so susceptible to the IN
fuences Of education as the people
of Virginia. They have inherited
more of the principles of good
citizenship and less of what Is
hostile to those principles than any
other people in America.
Let us make our boys and girls
conted to stay at home. Why Vir-
ginia people go elsewhere to find a
home he was at a loss to under
stand. This is our country. 1t is
the best in the world. Let lis hold
it for ourselves and our posterity.