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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
AN ARMY FROLIC.
There Was No Disorder In che Ranks,
But the Boys Were Having
Good Time.

ANY mention of the Sixth corps"
said the sergeant according to the
Chicago Inter Ocean, always brings
pleasant memories to me. 1t was with
us in the Shenandoah valley until after
Cedar Creek, when It returned TO po-
sition in front Of Petersburg. We Of
the army Of West Virginia missed the
boys Of the Sixth, and were homesick
for them. Therefore, when Gen.
Thomas NJ. Harris, commanding the
Second division Of the Eighth corps,
received orders December /, 1864, to
report with his division to Gen. Grant
at City Point, there was great rejoice
ing. We felt sure that we would soon
touch elbows again with the boys of
the Sixth corps, and when we left the
front TO embark at Stephens depot,
below Winchester, there was as much
frolicking as il we had been released
for a holiday.
IAN army in frolicsome mood was
great spectacle. There was no dis
order. There was no break in the
ranks. Regiment after regiment
moved forward in regular formation
like well oiled parts Of a great ma
chine, all responsive to the gesture or
low spoken order Of the commander in
front, II was an army ready for busi-
nesr, but the men were joking and
laughing and Il so happened they de-
voted a great deal Of attention to me.
A West Nirginian named Zinlde and
myself were left in camp to bring up
the transportation, and in the per-
Torrance Of duty zinkie found a tall
plug hat Of the vintage Of 1910 and q
collar Of the style worn by Daniel Web
ster.
"He put on collar and hat with some
other decorations, and, mounting a
mule, announced that he was my or
derby. was riding a little white pony
of a horse, and when we took to the
fields my feet almost touched the
ground When we started to close up
Il was agreed that ] should play the
officer and Zinkie rode behind me at
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
rrnm Confederate lomrade.

Capt. r. d. Miller is in receipt of a
letter from an old cOmrade who with
him during the war, was true, tried
and most faithful friend and soldier
He is II. IL. Hooton, who formerly
lived in Farmville, but now resides in
Greensboro, Ala. Mr.. HootOn is re-
membered by number Of our older
citizens who will be sorry to learn that
he is in a helpless condition physically,
having not walked a step in eleven
years, rheumatism being his ailment
tie writes that bis general health Is
splendid and that he is blessed with a
good wife aud six children. He sends
regards to all old friends who are now
living in this section.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Bush River Brienets.
FARMvILLF. jan. NJ. lQ09.

rAkMNlLLk, Jan IS, 1913.
We are glad to report that Miss Ellie
Overton is better after being quite sick
for several days last week.
Mr.. Billy McNutt visited at the home
Of Mrs. J r. Watkins on Friday even
ing last.
Mrs. G. L. Oyerton has been quite in
disposed for the past week, but We are
glad to report she is up again.
o Mrs. Joe Morrisette and little sister.
Bessie Overton, spent Saturday night
and Sunday with their home people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Surgeon Smith, from
near Farmville, and Mrs. James Wat
son and little son were guests at Mr. G.
l.. Oyertons Sunday.
We are sorry to report that Mrs.
Leonard Drumheller is quite indispos-
ed.
Mr.. Burnelle OvertOn spent Saturday
night with Mr.. Chas. T. Watkins.
The many friends Of Miss Lena
McNutt regret very much her depar-
ture, but wish her much success in her
new duties in life, at Bluefleld W. Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Ifyou don't think the Herald is do
ing its full duty as local paper stir IL up
with long stick or a short one either,
and be sure to have it sharp.
When a man gets in public life the
lights are turned on.
Hurry up hunters, the shooting sea
son hurries 10 a close.
If you don't see In the Herald what
you want ask for it,
Thanks for moonlight, and now for
electric lights again.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Sheppards Shots.

SHEPPARDs, Va, Jan. IA, 'O3.
While the Editor Of the Herald is
basking in the sunshine Of Florida. we
are congratnlating ourselves in the
prospect Of putting up plenty Of ice.
Most all the ice houses here abouts have
been filed.
Miss Helen Baldwin is reported as
much better, and now 10 a fair way to
get well
Our whole neighborhood sympathizes
deeply with Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Gins
IN the death Of their son, Frank.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w Hoen returned to
Col. HOoper's today after months
visit to Baltimore
Last Monday was such a wintry day
that very few people attended Bucking-
ham court, and very little business
transacted.
Dr. John w. Young, who has been
located at Arcanum for a short while.
has accepted better paying position
in Westmorland county. He made
quite a good reputation as physician
here.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

The following bills against the DOWN
were ordered 10 be paid:

The Water Company was criticized
lengthily for failure to have sufficient
pressure at the recent fire at John
Branch's. The total destruction Of the
building was attributed by some of the
members Of the Council to the lack Of
water pressure IN the locality Of the
fire. The contract between the town
and water company was referred to
and it was found to contain clause inn
posing a fine Of $50 against the water
company for each failure 10 comply
with every condition Of the instrument.
The matter was referred to the Water
and Fire Committees for full inve,tiga-
ton and report at the next meeting
Dr. Anderson read letter from a
gentleman, whose identity was not
made known, asking f the Council
would grant liberal franchise for the
construction and running Of a street
car line on certain Of the towns streets
From what could be learned it is be-
lieved that it is the purpose Of the pro-
jectors Of this enterprise 70 construct
the trolly line from Farmville to
Hampden-Sidney and probably on to
Keysville.
1t was the sense of the Council that
it would grant any reasonable request
for the improvement Of the town.
On motion Of Mr.. Erambert the
Mayor was requested to ask the Nor /
folk q Western railway authorities for
protection at the Main street crossing |
by erecting gates to be used when
trains are passing,
Mr.. f. J. Whitehead, who is in Col
orado for his health, rendered his resig-
nation as clerk Of the Council Under
the rules it was laid on the table for
thirty days. 1t is understood that Mr..
deputy to Mr.. Whitehead,
will be a candidate for the position.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Happy Jail Birds

Editor Herdid:-When one stops in
front Of our Jail long enough to catch
the merry songs sung therein, and the
jokes passed from cell to cell, he is i'm
pressed with the fact that human
punishment is a failure. Take away
The sense Of shame and the sting Of
disgrace, and it does much to house a
man, warm and feed him. Why
haven't we learned how to make prs-
oners support themselves? Any able
bodied man can do this, aud most Of
them a family besides.
L.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
THE oRAY.HAIReo VETERAN.

The boys IN bluel How proud we were
When FIRST they marched away;
How proud We are, mid scenes more
fair.
To welcome them to-day
They're still the boys with earnest hearts
That years can never chill;
Boys ready SIN 70 do their parts
And DO them With q Will
Yet Time. with Transformation strange,
Has touched them in his flight.
The hair once brown begins 10 change
To venerable white.
And 30, Fate's irony anew
Asserts a gentle sway;
Since they who were the boys Ia blue
Are now the boys IN gray.
Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Roll of Honor.
CIVIC

Farmville graded school for the week
ending January 10.
High School-Irviug Armistead,
Walter Barrow, Henry Forbes, Belle
Gillian, Willie Hurd.
>. Lena Gillian, Basil Jackson, Ger
mania Wingo.
4. Walker Paulett, Samuel Webster
3. Mary Orange, Elizabeth Smith
Ruth Cawthorn
>. Fannie Berman, Matte Berman,
Howard Lyon.
/. MOllie Berman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
4 New Enterprise.

Mr.. Charles Saleeby has opened up a
candy factory in town, and having
new and approved machinery becomes
at once a formidable competitor Of
Huyler
This is a step in the right direction,
and all Farmville should rally to the
man who proposes to give new thrill to
the business life of the community in
which he lives.
Farmvlle must become a manufac-
turing centre or will fail in the great
mission assigned her.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Pollard Points.
POLLARD, AMELIA Co., VA,
Jan. l3. 1902

We are having some very cold
weather and people are busy filling
their ice houses. The ice is thick and
nice.
The farmers are very anxious for
weather suitable t. strip their tobacco
for market.
There was a party at Mr.. ID. W.
Fowlkes last Friday night Mr.. James
Bowman made music for the dance
which did well for a young musician.
Mr. Richard Farrar and Mr.. George
Webster, Of Deatonville, spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with their
friend, Mr.. J. w. Fowlkes, near Sunny
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Important Inquiry.

hdt0r Her0id:-An intelligent gen.
ueman remarked in the presence Of a
number Of us the other day that the
new railroad 10 whose building Prince
ha~ard and Charlotte are pledged fl
nanc'ally, need only be Operated by
steam " and the county subscriptions
would have TO be made good. That is
'ne authoriti might build toy con-
0efn, or the nauowest Of all narrow
saug''ls, using steam, and they could
uemand our money.
Oau this be so? As the Herald stands
vi 'he watch tower, look out aud an
'"ei Tor ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Officers Reelected.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold.
ers Of the First National Bank, Of
Farmville, was held last Tuesday.
All the old officers were reelected as
follows President. n. b. Davidson;
Vice President, r.. II. Lynn; Cashier,
A. G.. Chaplain. Directors: n. b.
Davidson, W. p. Gillian, J. f. Walton,
r. II. Lynn, j. X. Martin, T. J. Davis,
Dir. p. Winston, DIR. j. NJ. Hamlet, +.
;. Taylor, G. G. Fleming and w. d.
NJ. Stokes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
HanOck .BagbY.

estate Hill'' the home Of Mr.. John
Bagby, was the scene Of a pretty mar
riage on Wednesday Jan. 9TH. The
occasion was the marriage Of his
daughter, Miss Carrie Nelson Bagby to
Mr.. David Thomas Hancock
The ceremony was impressively per-
formed at 1870 o'clock by Rev. Dr..
Murray, pastor Of Hampden-Sidney
church. The marriage was quiet one,
only the two families were present.
No cards.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Lunenburg Letter.
LUNENBURG G. H., Va. D
Jan. 10, 1902. I

$500 - A""-f
Yesterday was county court for Luz
nenburg. There were not many peopl-
present and but little business done in
court. A number Of horses were there
for sale.
Miss Rosa Cardozo left yesterday to
visit friends In Richmond.
Miss Fannie Tisdale, living near the
Courthouse, has been quite sick, but is
now improving.
Mr.. Marcellus Arvin, who lives near
Meherrin, was badly crippled during
Christmas by being thrown out Of his
buggy, breaking his arm, two ribs and
dislOcating his hip. DR.. Gregory. Of
Keysville, is his physician and his
brother told me yesterday that be was
doing as well as could be expected.
DR.. J. r. Couch had a case Of appen-
dicitis recently in this neighborhood
and l am informed that the outward
treatment was spirits Of turpentine and
hot water He gave no solid food I'M
Ill the patient was relieved aud it has
been about one month since the case.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Some Tobacco Sales.

W. II. Hubbard sold tobacco at the
Randolph Warehouse for G. NJ. Smith
at s. 60, 1919 and Sll 80 For L. NJ.
Meador at $40, $500 and Sll. For
Willie Garrett, of Cumberland, at
81 80, s. 50, S735 and Sll 70 Al the
Farmville Warehouse for Gillian *
Turner at 81 20, s. 90. $500, $40 . and
ST.. For Spencer Matthews 24O lbs. al
81 50, $50 lbs at So 10. $50 lbs. at $ %,
80 los. at SlO.25, 1905 lbs. at 5000,
.O2O lbs at Sll. At the Star Ware.
house for J. 4. Morton 665 los at ST..
For Geo. w. Carter at SO 90, 500,
81 5Oand $40 25-his long to sell now.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Town Council Meeting.

The Council Of Farmville met last
Tuesday night in their chamber, the
Mayor presiding. The following mem.
beers were present: Messrs. w. p. Gil
liam, +. l.. ETamberi, II. e. Wall, n.
b. Davidson, A. +. Cralle, f. G.
Wiltse, DR.. w. +. Anderson and Capt.
J. r. Martin.
The sergeant made the following re-
port:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Take woman with him to the heart
Of a desert and man will reclaim it.
take man and they will cut each
others Threats over who ought to own
the sand il il were Of any use.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

0tut.
Mr.. J II Lester has returned home
from a visit 10 his aunt, Mrs. Joe
Mobiles, Of Richmond.
Mr.. J. A. Morris has left for Rich
mond to engage In business.
Mr. w. p Ransom visited his aunt,
Miss Nora Carter, ofTrolley.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Stop

A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles
Don't take chances when Foley's Honey
and Tar affords perfect security from
serious effects Of cold. Sold by H..
Q. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

The many friends Of G. II. Hausan,
Engineer /. + & W X. X at present
living in Lima, o, will be pleased to
know Of his recovery from threatened
kidney disease. He writes: II was
cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure,
which / recommend to all, especially
trainmen who are usually similarly az
fected." Sold by H. c. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs Of dyspepsia. No need
to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At
my drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

When mama collars Johnny and
slaps him first on one cheek and then
on the other, isn't that pair Of cuffs d?
Shirtingly
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Next to being an editor. the easiest
job in the world is telling the editor
how to be an editor.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Some men esteem it an honor to be
allowed to call the bartender by his
first name.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

1t was a bright ref1rmer who said
awe want good men, and we want 'em
bad %
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

The washer-woman may be disgust
ingly sober and still have three sheets
in the wind.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Stops the Cough and Works Oft the cold.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, No
pay. Price, % cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Little Colds" neglected-thousands
Of lives sacrificed every year. Dr.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures little
colds-cures big colds too, down to the
very yergeof consumption.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

"AIiss Petticoats," the novel by
Dwight Tilton, is to be dramatized.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's All druggists refund the money
II it fails to cure. +. W. Groves sigma
ture on each box.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Lulu CHASER is to rejoin the dolly
Warden" company shortly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Just about the time man learns to
dodge trolley cars he begins to bump
into the coal carts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

1t takes girl with a chrysanthemum
in her hair to act like she's the whole
flower show.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

When you tell a person what his
enemies say about him, you are just
making yourself one more enemy on
his list.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

- If we have cause 10 doubt a man,
swearing before a dozen justices and a
green grocer wouldn't make US believe
him
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Impossible to foresee an accident.
Not impossible to be prepared ( or it..
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil Monarch
ONpr min.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Virtue is its own reward, and there
are lot Of people waiting for the pay
train.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

The only people who can afford to
laugh at a funeral are the undertaken
and the glrl with the dimple in her
chin.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

~, "' IN you take Groves Tasteless
S ,Ii Tonic because the formula is
fb H., printed on every bottle showing
t ~. I. Is simply Iron and Quinine in a
'e'ess form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
@ MA..r

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold I'm one daF
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is a bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply Iron
and Quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. Price, SOC.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
OUR CUSTOMERS
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INSURANCE THAT INsUREs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Ernest Hastings has joined a com
pany IN San Francisco.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Editor Hcrdid:-I agree with the
Scotch preacher who said: THE only
perfect defense against drunkenness
is a living, working and rejoicing re-
ligion." have no faith in the work of
reformers who become Incorporate in
speech and unchartable in heart as
they fight the liquor traffic. When a
man loses charity he loses power for
good The man who lives religion
works for the Christ and rejoices in it
all is what this old world needs. Other
reiormers % are as worthless a. sound
ing brass and tinkling cymbal.
CIVIC.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

The label on the bottle is like the dis
politician-not on the inside.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Freduck X. Lands, the newly elect
ed member Of the Eleventh Indiana
district, Will be the youngest member
Of the next House Of Representatives.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

People who pursue Culture usually
cause her to be panic stricken on
their approach.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16
Mr.. Chs. Rnrr ns Postmnster.

There was greatsurprise. but genuine
satisfaction in Farmville on last Friday
morning, when IL was known that
President Roosevelt had named our
honored fellow-citizen, Nh. Chas Bugg.
as Farmville's next postmaster. No
doubt the senate will promptly con-
firm the nomination, and that the
Office will at once pass into new keep.
ing.
II viii be remembered that sometime
in December last, the name Of Mr..
George Richardson had been sent to the
Senate for confirmation, but for some
reason it has been recalled, and hence
the nomination Of Mr.. Bugg. Mr.
Roosevelt has dealt generously and
kindly with this community in tins re
gard, and We but voice its will when
we tender him sincere thanks.
1t is we'll known that Mr.. Bugg,
though from the day he became voter
in Virginia, had always voted the re-
gu'ar Democratic ticket, would not
support Mr. Bryan in either election
aud voted for Mr.. Mckinley. This
Of course, with the fact Of unquestloned
fitness, for the place, accounts for
the action OF the President.
Mr. Bugg came to Farmyille from
England in the year 1869, and from
then until now has worn before this
people "the white plume Of blameless
life,' and though ever cherishing the
love Of a devoted son for the land Of his
birth, has been American in highest
and truest sense Of the word.
Farmvllle never had within her gates
a citizen Of larger public spirit, Of more
views, Of keener or more
intelligent conceptions Of duty.
As friend, neighbor, public servant.
man Of affairs and man Of God he has
won the plaudit "well done" and now
that he is to be honored with new |
the past Is sure guarantee |
IF how they will be met and discharged.
The Herald extends congratulations to |
Mr.. Bugg, and to the people he is to
'erye.
Editor Hcrdid:-I agree with the
scotch preacher who said: THE only
perfect defense against drunkenness
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-01-16

Only one halfpenny was bid at an
auction in Paris for two bills signed
by Nine. Humbert-one for 100000
and the other for S55, 900. The bid was
not accepted.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-24
In New Uniforms.

The members of the base ball club
received their new uniforms from
New York on Saturday, and at the
match game next Saturday, on the
home grounds, with the Mine
chums" of Palatka, will appear to
better advantage. Clothes do not
make the man, but when it comes to
base ball, neatly fitting suit goes
a good way toward establishing con-
fidence.
The boys are practicing hard and
their work in the last two match
games has been most creditable.
The club lost to Palatka last week in
a close score through one or two
costly errors, when they almost had
the game won.
Let everybody turn out next Sat
urday afternoon and "root" for the
home nine. Show an interest in
their efforts to build up good ball
team by your presence.
The members of the club assure
the News that they will have chairs
on the ground for the Accommodations
of ladies,