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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Darlington Heights Dots.
DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA, I
Fob ~ 1oO9

DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, VA, I
Feb. Is, 1903 J
Mes. Lue Gibson, mother Of Messrs
Ira and Elma Gibson, aged 50 years
died near this place last week. The
funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Elder. Her remains were laid
to rest at Bethlehem church.
Miss Eva Baker is visiting friends at
Pamplin City.
Mr.. ]. p. Hamilton, of Clarkton, was
with us last week.
Mrs. Bette A. Cobb, who has been
spending the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. Thoe. Carter, will leave for Char
lotte next week to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Dunnavant.
The farmers are nearly through sell
ing tobacco and some plant lands have
been burned.
The wheat crop is looking we'll up
to this time.
Turnip salad is coming in and eggs
are going down.
We learn that DR.. Garland, the evan
gelist, will preach at Spring Creek
church next Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Death Of Miss Mary WaIthali.

On the 5th Of February, Miss Mary
Walthall died at her home in Cumber-
land county, just across the river from
Farmville. She was in her sixty-third
year. For sometime she had been a
great sufferer, but bore with patience
her pain and anguish.
Miss Mary had been for many years
a member of the Baptist church and
her pastor, Rev. s. II. Thompson, con-
Quoted the funeral services from the
home. She was LAID to rest in the
Farmville cemetery. a sister, two
brothers and many relatives and friends
mourn her departure. Her quiet life
has ended and let US hope that in that
land which knows no pain, she is at
last free from all suffering.
A FRIEND.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
81. Valentine Entertainment.

SUNNY SIDE, VA, Feb. II, '03.
Misses Carrie and Eva Byerly enter
tanned a few friends in honor Of st.
Valentine on last Friday night
All the guests were invited to per-
senate in some fancy dress and masked
face which added greatly to the amuse.
ment and enjoyment Of the evening.
Miss Herndon came in amost becom-
ing cardinal outfit as kentucky Car
dinal" Miss Alma French in white
carleton with gilt darts, arrows, &c, as
Cupid; Miss Alice Hobson in black or
CANDY with ribbon and grass applique
as "20th Century Girl" Miss Sale
johnson made some Of the boys wish
they were sick, she made such a sweet
looking "Red Cross Nurse Miss Lizzie
johnson and Miss Rosa Goodman each
personated "Queen Of Hearts" Miss
Susie Flippen came as "Sprlng." Miss
Eva Byerly as might" Miss Maidie
Byerly as christmas" and little Miss
Mollie Byerly as "Grandma," with cap
and specks.
The young men personated splendid
ly. DR.. Weiserger and Mr.. Sheppard
as "John Bull and "Uncle Sam;
Hugh French and Robert ellis the
amusing parts Of "Alphonse and Gas
ton;p Kent Flippen on "The Deaf Pro-
fessor,n with his carpet-bag and trum-
pet; Charley Flippen was Fatty
Felix at a glance; Tom Goodman was
"Sailor Boy" Henry Jones Soldiers"
Lewis wilkins "Happy Hooligan"
Willie Johnson as "Ghort;" Brazeal
Hobson Farmer" Tom Clarke repre-
sented the "Poultry Business" and
Master Edward Byerly was the
Clown
The girls all assembled at head Of
steps with numbered cards; the boys in
room at the foot with corresponding
ing numbers; at a signal girl No. ]
came down aud was met by boy No. ]
and proceeded TO the parlor where seats
were arranged for couples, and so on
til all the couples were seated, when
conversation aud laughter rang high,
all in total ignorance as to who his
partner might be. After short CONVEX
sation partners were chosen for cake
walks and other amusements.
At 1890 all repaired to the dining
room, which was decorated 10 ever
green, with red and white, hearts pre-
dominating Of course. All seated
around the tables enjoyed merry max
ing and converse as well as supper.
Over the table war suspended a large
red heart from which red and white
ribbon ran to each plate aud TO which
was fastened an original valentine or
verse on each one present, same causing
no end Of fun, each one being read
aloud and enjoyed by all. As night
waned and time for dispensing came,
all left with a heart and wishing a
speedy return Of st. Valentine.
AN OBSERVER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Sunday In our Churches.

Sunday was a cloudy, gloomy day in
the natural world with US, but the
children went to Sunday school in
goodly numbers, and there were large
congregations in the churches.
We heard member Of one Of the
churches say tina! the sermon by his
pastor was one ofhis best, and his habit
is to preach good ones. The church
people of Farmville are loyal to the
preachers and hear them gladly. This
is most desirable condition. We wonder
If there is a man in our town who
would have Sunday blotted from the
calendar and the churches closed -? Of
course not, and this must mean that to
all men the day and the preaching
mean much, and IL they have any
meaning isn't it Of infinite import
There can be but one answer and that
drives to the conclusion that "religion
is the chief concern Of mOrtals here be-
W."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
German Settlement.
Patron

Mr.. Frank e. Gerbel. formerly Of New
Jersey, has recently located in the
neighborhood between Burkeville and
Green Bay, within the limits Of Prince
Edward. He is already the owner Of
some 1900 acres Of land, has saw and
planning mill in operation, will open
up brick yard and all with the view
Of making his surroundings attractive,
q nucleus about which to gather large
German colony. We welcome the
new venture and bespeak for the pro-
prietor the elbow touch Of our people.
Mr.. J. p. Dahlborn is manager, and is
a gentleman of pleasing address and
Of enthusiasm. What change will be
witnessed in our section when it has
become dotted all over with active
business centers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Overly Ogles.
OVERLY. Va, Feb. Il, 1903.

OVERLY, VA, FEB. IL, 1913.
The continued rains have greatly re-
tarded all teamwork. Few plant beds
haye been burnt and little blowing
done. Farmers already discouraged
by the low price Of tobacco, are made
more respondent by their inability to
90 ahead with necessary preparations
for another crop. Whether to attempt
to raise as large crops as usual is a per-
picking question. The demand certain
~ must be less than the supply this
year, judging from the utter indifference
on the part Of buyers. VIII not this
August body, give the farmers some
kind Of cheer. as he starts upon another
years venture? There is still some
Of the weed in this neighborhood to be
marketed, but how it can be carried on
the present bottomless roads is a mys-
try not yet solved.
Miss Mary Morton, Of our town, is
visiting in the home Of Mr.J. +. Wal
ton.
Miss Katherine Vaughan spent Fri
day night with her sister, Miss Louise,
at the Normal school.
Our community will be slow to re.
cover from the shock occasioned by the
untimely death Of Mr.. Willie Morris
sett. He was an estemable young man
man, and will be greatly missed in
this neighborhood.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Olesko Offerings.

OLEsK0, Va, Feb. IS, 1903
Mrs. 7. G. Anderson received a very
severe fright, also some very painful
bruises while driving to the postoilice
Thursday last. The horse which she
was driving took fright at some object
by the road side and ran against a gate
post, upsettlng the buggy and occupant
Mrs. Anderson was taken up and car
RED into the house Of Mrs. G. O. Forbes.
DR.. Spencer was called and pronounced
her injuries very slight. She was taken
home Friday and is now rapidly i'm
proving.
Miss Sallie Elan spent last week
with relatives in Crewe.
Miss Lottie Anderson spent some
days last week with Mrs. +. c. Ander-
son.
Master Ellis Anderson spent Friday
night with Master G. o. Forbes, Jr.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Mount Leigh Musings.
MI. LEIGH, VA, Feb. Is, 1908.

MI. LEIGH, VA, Feb. Is, 1908.
Miss Mary Weaver, who has been
teaching in Giles county, spent last
week with her parents. Miss Weaver
left yesterday to take charge Of a school
near Romney, West Va.
Miss Susie Watkins, Of Farmville,
was the charming guest Of Miss Fannie
Clark aud Mrs r. b, Wilson Saturday
and Sunday.
Misses Witt and Addie Foster, of
Travis, spent a few days last week
with their sister, Mrs. Jas. I. Clark.
Misses Lottie Miller and jamie Clark,
and Messrs. Rodophil Garnett, Tom
mic Miller and Jim Bruce spent Satur-
day and Sunday with the Misses Hurt,
Of Burkeville.
Miss Lottie Witt Weaver, who is at
tending school at Otterburn Springs,
spent a few days at her home last
week.
Miss Lizzie jenkins, has returned
from a pleasant visit to her brother
near Jennings Ordinary.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Arcanum Articles.
ARcANuM. Va. Feb. le. lOs.

AkCANUM, A., req. 10, 10.
Sickness is very prevalent in our
neighborhood, several members Of Mr..
w. B. Spencer's family have been un-
der the Doctors care, and he, himself,
has been confined to bis room for a
fortnight. Mr.. Archer Reynolds is
also quite sick, and Mrs. John Cook.
Mr.. Hebditch went to Blueheld, W Va ,
a month or more ago to be with one
Of his sons who was i'll out there. He
returned last week leaving his son
somewhat improved in health, but had
a ten days spell Of grip himself.
William NJ. Spencer, Of Glenjean,
w. Va, came home few days ago on
a short visit to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Spencer
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. G. Ransom spent
day at Arcanum last week. The
bride was radiant in her beauty, aud
the groom's whole being seemed in a
rapture Of delight that he was once
again enjoying the sweets Of connubial
bliss. They both have the heariiest
congratulations Of Arcanum folks.
Most Of our farmers have sold their
tobacco crops. Those who have not
will possibly have to wait till the Ros-
ney Farmville railroad is built, for the
public roads are fathoms deep in mud,
and prices are so low it looks like the
red land farmer must give up the bust
ness Of tobacco growing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
6SEs IA
Nile News Nuggets.
NILE, Pr. ED. Co., VA,
Feb. Is. 1903

NILE, Pr. ED. Co., VA,
Feb. Is, 1908 !
The saddest and most distressing
death this neighborhood has known
for many years, was that Of MIR. Willie
Morrisette, who killed himself with a
shot gun last Saturday evening about
3 o'clock.
He was reared and lived in this
neighborhood nearly all Of his life. and
had been a very prosperous farmer.
He lived in Richmond about two years,
his occupation being that Of conductor
on an electric street car. He had been
poorly for year and continually grow
ing worse, and on one occasion told his
mother that he was going to kill him
self II he did not get better. He did
not improve in health aud for the last
month has been very low spirited and
IN dep study all the time
No nne knows why he took his life
for no letter was found to clear the
mystery, but it is thought that his
mothers illness and the knowledge OF
bis own III health preyed upon his
mind until he became temporarily in
sane. For sometime past he has been
opposed to his fathers leaving him,
and on last Saturday evening, while
Mr.. Morrisette was away from home,
he stared at his mother for long time
then he took the gun, left the house
and went to an old dead tree that he
had belted some years ago, and shot
the top Of his bead of. His father
found him dead about an hour later,
after his return home, and the shock
rendered him nearly senseless.
Mrs. Morrisett was recovering from a
severe spell Of sickness. She is now
very i'll from grief and distress and her
recovery is very uncertain.
Mr.. Morrisette was a very popular
young man and had a host Of friends
All who knew him speak highly Of
him. He leaves a bereaved father and
mother, four brothers and one sister.
The burial took place Sunday after
noon IN the Baptist cemetery at Rice
Mr.. Tucker Morrisett is at home and
will not return to school again this
season, as there is no one at home but
his father aud mother.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Thrilling ENnerience.

On last Tuesday when the Apo
msttox was running high gypsy lad
undertook to cross on horseback. Ii
was not long before the horse was
swept from under him and he started
down stream as fast as the water could
carry him. He was fortunate enough
to lodge in a tree-top, and Captain
Paulett seeing that death was immi-
nent hurried his private boat from its
winter quarters, into which Mr.. Asa
Jenkins jumped and pulled for the
clinging lad. He reached there in time
to save him from watery grave and
brought him safe to shore.
OF course the little fellow was CRATE
ful and no doubt in future will be more
guarded.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
SorifY Obtains Charter.

Judge George ]. Hundley, in vacation
Of the circuit court Of Prince Edward
county, has granted charter Of incor-
poration to the Sigma Sigma Sigmas
Of the Normal Schools society COM
posed Of some Of the brightest and
most aristocratic young ladies Of the in
stitution. The sorority has been in ex-
istence for several years, but has not
until recently thought it necessary to
INCORPORATE. The certificate asking for
incorpation, signed, sealed and ac-
knowledge according to law, recites
the name and purposes ofthe organiza-
ton, the principal Office for the trans
action Of its business (which is Farm
sille,) the amount Of real property to be
held, and the names and residences OF
five officers for the first year. The GER
tificate is signed by: Nellie Carson
Smithey, president; Eta Sinclair, con-
dltor legum; Eta Sampson, historicani
Ellen Lee, pursuer; Rhea Scott, grand
scribe. In addition to the general
officers the chapter at Farmville con-
lists Of Misses Harriet Hawkins, Bessie
Stokes, Louise Parramore, Sallie Davis
and Natalie Observation-Disclosures
News Leader.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
SnnerYis0rs In Session.

The Board met on the l4th inst, with
the following members present;
r. NJ. Burton, chairman; J. r. Weav-
er, E. l.. Dupuy, A. A. Haskins, g. w.
Scott.
A large number Of small bills were
allowed.
Mr.. Haskins was authorized to in
quire into the propriety Of sending one
Matte Miller to the poor house.
The matter Of aiding Jordan Bigger
was left to Mr.. Dupuy.
Susan Quesenbury's allowance was
increased from one to two dollars a
month.
Mr.. Swan was instructed to repair
the macadam.
Mr.. Swan was also instructed to fin
ish cross tieing the road between J. 3.
Harris and t. p. Singlefon's.
We hope Mr.. Swan has full authority
to take care Of our pet, the macadam.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
zone More Unfortunate"

The community about Rice was
greatly shocked on last Saturday when
IL was known that Mr.. Willie Norris
sett, a most estimable young man had
taken his own life. The tragic act was
committed with a shot gun, and bis
head was literally torn off.
His body was found near the house,
gun near by, and there is no other
theory than that he took his own life.
He had been sick for some time, and
this must have been the impelling
motive. He was buried at Rice, and
is mourned by large circle Of friends.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
stoddert Snap shots

SroDDERT. Va, Feb. IS, 'O3.
We are interested in everything
which couduces to the prosperity o.
this section, aud are glad 10 note thai
most Of the farmers have hired labor
for the year. so farming will not be
neglected.
The down pour Of rain on Sunday
prevented plant beds from being burnt,
as was planned on Monday, but these
are wide awake farmers around here,
and as soon as the weather permits
will make up for loss time.
Socially the last few weeks has been
very dull, nothing Of interest trans
piring.
The roads have never been in a worse
condition than now.
There was a slight fall Of snow Sun
day night, and now the air Is sharp
and keen with its frosty breath which
points to another ice spell, and every
one is glad, as very few people have
gotten ice.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Eureka Mills Musings.

EUREKA MILLS, VA, Feb. is, 'O3
There has been very little done to-
wards farming in this neighborhood.
A few Of the farmers have finished
stripping and selling tobacco, and on
ly a small number have burnt plant
land. The wheat crop is looking well
for the time Of year.
A party was given to the young peo-
pie at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ny Chapel on the night Of the 18th.
All had nice time Music was made
by Mr. Hamilton and Mr.. Womack.
Mr.. 5. J. Chapel and Miss Margrett
Allen, Of Felden, spent few days at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sim Allen.
Last week Mr.. and Mrs. Dance
Spencer spent Saturday and Sunday at
the home Of Mrs. Spencer's father near
Meherrin.
Mr.. Flood Morton lost his corn house
by fire on the l1th. He doesn't know
how the fire originated. Corn is toe
high to burn.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
The Original Roose,eIt Nan.

Mr.. w. G. franklin, Of Appomattox,
enjoys the distinction Of being the
original Roosevelt man in this State.
lie was a delegate to the Republican
National Convention in 1900 at Phila-
delphia, and introduced a resolution in
a meeting Of the Virginia delegation
to that body favoring Roosevelt We
clip from the Richmond Dispatch OF
Juue -, 1900, the following reference:
Among the incidents Of the Virginia
delegation since their arrival here, 1t
should be noted that on Monday last
w. G. Franklin. Of Appomattox, dele
gate from the 10Th district, offered a
resolution endorsing Mckinley and
Roosevelt for the Presidency aud
Vice Presidency, respectively, which
OfcOurse was not acted on at the time.
Mr.. Franklin, however scores as the
original Mckinley and Roosevelt man
in the delegation. odd Dominion
Sun.
Mr.. Roosevelt should by all means
take care Of the "origInal' supporter
and our suggestion is that he will give
him that new cabinet position.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
ThrOck TinklingS.
III Wth IIHhIIII-'s
THRocK, VA, Feb. IS, 100.

THROCK, VA, Feb. Is, 1908.
We are having some very rainy and
muddy weather now. The farmers
can do nothing but sit in the house
and wait for better weather, and when
they have to stay in the house so long
they get unruly.
The farmers all say they will be late
burning plant beds as it stays so wet
and is still raining
Miss Ruby Ransom, Of Throck. at
tended a delightful dance given at the
home Of Mr.. Clifford Allen, at Tired
way, Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Rice and son are
all down with the grip.
Miss Ellie Priddy visited her grand
mother near Briery, Saturday and
Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Court Scenes at the Normal.

There was a novel aud altogether
unique entertainment given in the
Assembly Hall, Of the Normal on last
Saturday evening, which assumed the
form ola we'll organized criminal court
and a formal trial Of one Of the fairest
OF the fair. The stern judge was on
the bench, the austere sheriff on duty,
the methodical clerk at the desk.
Witnesses, jurors, prosecuting attorney
and LAWYERS for defence Court was
opened in solemn style, the oaths adj
ministered impressively, excuses heard
patiently, the examinations Of witness
es rigid and critical, the speeches OF
real merit while the verdict Of guilty
sent a thrill Of horror through the en-
tire audience.
1t is wonderful that these young
ladies should have 80 accurately caught
on TO court procedure and been able so
faithfully to reproduce it, but did they
not as a body attend a criminal trial
in our county court? and were they
not drilled by DR.. Sears?
The Hall was thronged with a listen.
ing audience, and interest was main
tanned TO the end. These weekly en-
tertainments at the school should be
continued, and the people Of Farmville
should sustain them. One young girl
was heard to exclaim as court adjour-
ned, 81 must be lawyer" Well, the
field is open to you, and if your maiden
effort is marked by as much Of ability
as was displayed by your sisters on
this occasion, you will win fame and
fortune too. 1t may not just do to re-
peat the court scene this session, but
how about a day in school This
strikes us as being fine field out Of
which to get an evening full Of fun.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Prospect PickIngs.
PRosPEcT, Va, Feb. II,

PROSPECT, Va, Feb. II, 1908.
Only fourteen good brothers ventured
out to hear Rev. Mr.. Bell Sunday,
though his congregation was small he
delivered a well prepared sermon.
The pupils Of the Prospect High
School are quite busy these days so
Letting contributions for the school
library. A beautiful fountain pen will
be given to the pupil selling the most
coupons.
The children Of the village gave a
valentine surprise party to Miss Mary
Brightwell Friday night. Music and
games were kept up till ten-thlrty,
cupid not neglecting his share of en-
tertainment, at nine light refreshments
were served IN the dining room.
Prof T. w. Crawley, Of the High
School, spent Saturday in Pamplin
City.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
Death Of VIII StrattOn Wells.

VIII Stratton Wells only son Of Mr..
w. r. and Sarah o. Wells, was born
August 49, 1900, aud fell asleep In Jesus
February II, 1903, at a quarter past
eleven. He was the idle Of the house,
and although scarcely three years, old
he had by his lovely disposition twined
himself around our hearts so it was
hard t. give him up. During his ling
erlng illness Of three weeks there was
never seen such patience as he possess
ed, and the little fellow fought bravery
for life, but let US trust in Gods su-
preme wisdom, knowing that he dOeth
all things well. His last words,
Mama, take me,r were finished IN
heaven, forJesus took him and he is
now "Safe in the arms Of Jesus" He
cannot come to us but we can go to
him. He has only gone a little before
to welcome US on the other shore.
His funeral service was conducted by
Rev. S. II. Thompson from the house
at $3.50 on Sunday afternoon.
Farewell dear mother, do not weep,
close my eyes in peaceful sleep;
Tell papa on Jesus cast his grief
For he alone can send relief
Farewell my sisters dear,
Sweet Jesus will dry your tears;
Jesus touched my tender heart
And said his will was, we should part.
Farewell dear mama and papa,
On earth no more we greet each other;
But at heavens gate your VIII await
To greet you an with smiling face.
ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-20
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