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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19
Cure Rnsuntisr, And Catarrr


These two diseases are the result OF
an awful poisoned condition Of the
blood Ii you have aching joints aud
back, shoulder blades, bones pains,
crippled hands, legs or feet, swollen
muscles, shifting, sharp biting pains,
and that tired, discouraged feeling OF
rheumatism, or the hawking splitting,
blurred .eycsightS, deafness sick stomach
headache, noises in the teeth, bad
breath, brlching Eas Of catarrh, take
Botanic B.ood Balm tB. Is. Is. 1t kills
causes these awful symptoms, giving a
pure, healthy blood supply to the Joints
and musCous membranes, and makes
perfect cure of the worst rheumatism or
foulDst cutarrh. cure where all else fails
Blood Balm tB b B }. is composed of
pure Botanic ingredients, good for weak
kidGeHs. Improves the digestion, cures
dyspepsia. A perfect tonic for old folks
by giving tlrm new, rich, pure blood.
Thoroughly tested for % years, druggists
81. per large bottle, with complete direc-
tions for home cure. Sample free and
prepaid by writing Blood Balm co.,
Atlanta Dcscrib",trolble and special
free medical advice sent in sealed letter.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19

Remember We carry FOIL line o
Grocel.cs, ioots cod Shoes
II. HESpRIcxs
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19
NOIke.

All knowing themselves indebted 70
me are requested to call and sottle a.
once. j. W BoCCHEH,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19

One Minute cough cure gives relief in
one minute, because II kills tho niicrobe
which tickles the mucous membrane,
causing the cough, and at the same tipe
clears the phIegm, draws out the
inflammation and heals and soothes the
affected parts. Ono Minute cough cure
strengthens the lungs, wards of pneu-
monia and is harmless and never fail
ing cure in all curable cases Of coughs,
colds and Group. One Minute cough
cure is pleasant to take, harmless and
x nod Alik" for young and old Z | L,ud
erbAugh Drug co,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19
An American Fence

that be bought at lower price right than ever be-
fore. If you want to down the weeds in your yard
is the time to Blue Grass, White Glover Lawn
Grass. We have just received a
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19

Feed for sale ID Wholesale lots at the
Jasper elevator
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19
The Jasper News
LYNN MONROE.
Editor.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1903.

Issued every Thursday and devoted to
the interests Of the people Of Jasl er and
vicinity. Our politics THE greatest
good IN the greatest Dumbcr."
Entered at the Postoiiice at Jasper,
Mo-, ss Second-class matter September
u, 1893.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19

Thera is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all 9th Ar diseas,; rut
together. and until the last few years vas
supposed to bo incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease and prescribed local remedies,
and 10y constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable
Science has prOyrr catarrh to be con
stitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls catarrh
cure manufactured by +. j. cheney & CO
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market, 1t is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. Ii acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cu.e. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address.
r. j CHENEY & Co. Toledo, o,
Halls F.mily Pills are the bsst.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19

WANTED -FAITHFuL PERSON TO TRAVEL
for well established house in n few
counties, calling on rqail merchants
aud agent. Local territory. Salary
slO2i u year ard expenses, payable sl9.
~ a week IN cash and expenses advanced
Position permanent. Business success
tul aud rushing. Standard House, 2Ii
Dearborn St., Chicago.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19
Notice.

All knowing themselves indebted Ito
me are requested to call and settle at
once. j. w. BOUCHER.
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Pure Drugs

You will find WEBB BROTHERS the best place to buy
them. If you want to keep down the weeds tear away
your old wooden fence grub your old hedges and put
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19
Garden Tools

You will have trouble keeping down the weeds With
a nice yard and fine garden it will stimulate You in put
ting out good farm crop You will find that by buying
Flying Dutchman or Good Enough Sulky PlOw
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1903-02-19

This is the time of year you should take good Of
yourself and he well supplied with
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Sheppards Shots.
SmEPPARps. Va. July Il. %

SHEPPARDs, Va, July II, '03.
Some Of the young folks had moon
light fox chase the other night. The
weather was very dry and the dogs
failed to run the trail; but that did not
disturb the girls and boys at all. They
had a fine time just the same.
There has been an unusual amount
Of sickness IN our community lately
Mr.. r. b. Johns is quite sick and
several members Of his family are sick
also. Mr.. Monroe Johns baby has been
i'll for some time. Mr. John II. Gillian
has been laid up and under a physi-
clans care, but is better. Mr.. John
Clay has abandoned his crops and gone
to the Soldiers home.
The wheat crop is even poorer than
we thought, and quite a number Of
people will not get their seed back.
hear every few days Of some one
who will quit farming after this year.
Cant make living at it" is given as
the reason. This is a bad outlook for
the prosperity Of our country.
/ notice i'm last weeks Herald that
the Editor complains Of the apathy OF
candidates and voters too, in Prince
Edward, Mr. Editor; if you will drive
across the river into Buckingham you
will hear plenty Of political talk, and
see more candidates, possibly, than you
ever saw before. "The woods is full o.
/ iem -
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Mount Leigh Musings.

MI. LEIGH, VA, July Is, 1903.
Mrs. r. b. Wilson aud little Mis-
Pattie Clark are visiting Mrs J. Wade
Fowlkes Of Lunenburg.
Mrs Parkinson and daughter auC
Mr.. Joe Wilson and mother Of Green
Bay, were guests at Mrs. George Dayis',
Thursday night.
Mrs Bernard Carter and children, OF
Rice, spent last week in the home OF
Mrs. +. I. Miller.
Messrs George Bruce and George
Davis were guests at Mr.. Jas. T. Clark's
Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Hurt, Of Burkeyille, was
the guest Of Miss Lottie Miller Thurs
day night and Friday.
Rev. W. J. Shipman met a large land
attentive congregation at Sharon sun
day Morning. a church meeting was
held directly after the regular service
for the purpose Of appointing delegates
to the Appomattox Association which
meets at Charlotte courthouse on the
18th Of August. Messrs T. II. Bruce,
]. }. Gillian and G. f. Bruce were app
pointed to represent this church at
that meeting.
There will be a lawn party at SANDY
Riyern church next Thursday evening
July Ord, for the benefit ofthe church.
All are invited to come and have a jolly
good time. Hours from four to ten.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
nSeeIng SighiS."

Editor Hcrald:-SOme people cross
the seas in search of new sights, others
climb to mountain tops and still 9th
ers ego west" prefer the horse aud
buggy and the familiar ways Of Prince
Edward and sister counties. They are
familiar. and so is sunrise, but neither
have lost their glory or their charm.
Please don't tell me again that corn
cannot be grown profitably on the high
lands Of Prince Edward. II you be
long to the sceptic class on this subject
| advise you to visit the farm Of Mr..
Wright Barber, not more than a mile
from our town and if you don't agree
with me that his field Of high land
corn Is not as good as is generally
found in even the best corn sections OF
the country then will "set 'em up"
The fact is / never saw better on richest
bottom lands. | mentioned this fact
TO a brother farmer on my rounds, aud
he said "it did cost more than the
corn will be worth 10 get the land up
TO It's present condition Of productive
ness And will other farmers agree
with him in this statement? Isit true
that the farmer can't afford to make
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17

der storm eight negroes and two mules
and one horse were struck by light.
ming, resulting in The death Of one w0.
man, one mule, and one horse and one
mule had one eye put out. An
Of the negroes and the two mules and
horse were thrown TO the ground
temporarily insensible. One Of the
men who was struck by lightning
carries one hand in sling now and
then and says up to his elbow the arm
has no feeling in it. lie says bathing
the arm in sweet milk seems to do him
more good and 10 be more soothing than
any liniment or any other remedy he
has tried.
Rev. b. +. Bedinger commenced "a
protracted meeting at the Lunenburg
Courthouse Presbyterian church on last
Sunday. He preached at II O'Clock
Sunday morning TO large ard atten.
tive audience and will continue the
meeting all Of this week and will preach
at Il o'clock sunday morning.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17

The roses have gone again bat they
will "come again.
DIR. Sears has gone 10 Colorado aud
other points Of interest in the far West
Farmvile should have conspicuou,
place in that st. Louis Exposition dis
play.
Did you hear the tap of drum last
night? That means that the "medi-
cine man" is again in town
Judge Hundley has had no vacation
as yet, but has been holding special
terms Of court from county TO county.
The new store houses on South Main
street are receiving finishing touches,
and though not "sky scrapers" are or
naments to the town.
We have no fears that the officers
or men ofour company now on duty
in Richmond have conducted them
selves in other than soldierly and
gentlemanly manner.
Mrs. Wicker will leave today for
Lynchburg, where after few days Of
pleasure with her friends, she will 20
to Rock Hill, 5 c., to spend the rest Of
the summer with her children.
Mr.. II. n. Ewing is in town shaking
hands with his host Of friends. He
has been North for some time, but on
ly remained because he was kept busy
all the time. There is no place like the
old home, aud no one is more loyal to
il.
CMrs. DIR. Palmore, Of Cumberland
has been selling in this market some of
the largest and finest specimens Of
Irish potatoes We ever saw in any mar
ket. What "A mistake that we should
season after season buy Northern seed
potatoes when We can raise better in
our own gardens.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Adriance Arrows.

ADRIANCE, Va, July Il. 1903.
Mrs. NJ. II. Miley and two children
Of Kentucky, are visiting in the home
Of her father, DR.. II. l.. BlantOn.
Miss Matte Boiling, Of Richmond, is
spending a few days at Mr. Sam Mil
ler's.
Mrs. DR.. Chas. Blanton and child
zen Of Richmond, are at "West HIP
for the summer.
Miss Anna Blanton, Of Nashville,
Tenn, is with her grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. f. b. Blanton.
Miss Mary Hughes is visiting rela-
tives near StOddert.
Rev. Willie Wilson, Of North Caro-
lima, made Flying VISIT to friends in
this neighborhood last week.
Mrs Margaret A. Lyon, Of Prince
Edward county, visited last week in
the homes Of Messrs. 4. b. and :. NJ.
Hughes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17

This noble young man died at 81
james Hotel, Washington, ID. G. on Oh,
evening Of the 9Th. The remains.were
brought to Farmvile. The funera
services were held at the Episcopa
church at 6 o'clock on the evening q
the llth, Rev. Thos. w. Jones ofiiciat-
ing, and he was buried in the family
square Of our town cemetery.
The floral offerings were proiuse and
beautiful, and Messrs. Robson, w. p
Venablc, c. II. and G. f. Bugg, j.
Lancaster and DIR. Spencer were pail
bearers.
Mr.. Taliaferro had been ia failing
health for years and left Black sburg Ia
visit one Of the Northern lakes with the
hope Of recuperating his strength He
stopped over in Washington to visit a
friend and there succumbcd 10 the
oppressive heat.
Farmvlle has sent out into the bust
uess and professional walks Of life
many noble and attractive specimens
Of splendid manhood and womanhood,
but none truer, Drawer, more heroic or
more consecrated to high and honor
able purpose than was Clifton Dade
Taliaferro. Frail Of body, he was strong
Of soul aud iudomitable Of spirit. He
clung TO work until friends forced him
to leave for recreation, and only then
consented with the hope Of gaining new
strength for new effort in behalf Of
Others. As official in the Planters
Bank Of this place, as honored business
man in the progressive city Of Roanoke
and for number Of years as private
secretary Of DR.. McBryde, at Blacks
burg, he has been winning golden
opinions Of all who knew him, and has
gone to his grave with the "well done"
as his epitaph.
His devotion to mother and sister
was as beautiful as it was unselhsh and
untiring.
1t is comforting TO know that his last
day on earth was a bright and cheerful
one, that he died without prolonged
pain or struggle and in the triumph Of
the Christian faith.
Representatives from the faculty, the
board Of trustees and the student body
Of the institution he served so faithfully
and well, came on to attend the funcr-
al, but owing to delay in the transmits
sion Of kilograms did not reach here
in time. They did, however, call on
the mother and sisters Of the deceased
to express their sympathies and their
sense Of great loss in the death Of their
friend and CO. worker
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Sfoddert Snan Shots
SroDDERr, VA, July II, %

STODDERT, Va, July II, 'O3.
The season here is a little lively for
quiet Stoddert. Last Thursday Miss
Mary Pettice Crute gave lawn party
to few select friends and every attrac-
ton and task that could add to the
evening was added in honor Of Misses
Rosa and Annie Garrett, Of Farmville,
who have been her guests for several
weeks.
Mrs. w. II. Miley, Of Louisville, KY,
is visiting her parents, DR.. and Mrs. H.
l.. Blanton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Anderson spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. c. {.
Crawley.
Miss Bette Scott is visiting relatives
in Prince Edward.
Miss Mary Hughes is visiting in the
home Of Mr.. Anderson Lyon.
Mr.. Josie Crute, Of West Point, spent
several days recently with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Crute
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Lnnenbnrg Letter.
LUNENBURG G. H., Va, I
July IA, 1903. !

LUNENBURG &. H., VA,
July IA, 1908. !
Yesterday was county court for
Lunenburg county, and was by far the
most rainy court day for many years.
DR.. l.. r. Bennett, Of Norfolk, Va,
attended court with his fine string
band Of music, and greatly amused and
entertained the people in the evening
with vocal and instrumental music free
Of charge. He had many samples Of
his most excellent medicines, which
he rapidly sold and produced evidences
Of the wonderful effects Of some OF his
medicines. DR.. Bennett gave notice
that he would give an entertainment
tonight at Blackstone for the benefit Of
the fire company Of that place.
The trial Of Slaughter for the killing
OF Bowen commences today and one Of
the defendants counsel informed your
correspondent that he thought the triaI
would last about three days. A hung
Jury was the result Of former trial Of
case.
A week ago yesterday about 4 miles
from Lunenbhrg courthouse in thun-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
A Word of Warning.

Editor Herdld:-I was sorry to hear
Of at least one Of our German friends,
who has recently made his home with
us, who had refused TO "thin his corn
though he had been urged to do so by
some Of our most successful farmers. /
have seen that experiment tried before
by some Of our new corners, aud it has
always resulted in sad failure. Corn
will not stand our summer on
high lands unless it has breathing space.
One stalk to the hill and four feet
apart. That's safe rule. Crowding two
or more stalks to the hill means no
more corn. am anxious to see all of
our friends succeed, but to do so they
must learn to know that we farmers
know more about Virginia lands than
they now know.
FRIEND.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Union Services.

These services were held at the
Methodist church on last Sunday night,
and DR.. Potts preached a strong ser
mon with Strength" as his theme.
"Strong in the Lord" and upon
that he based the hope Of the indivi-
dual, the city, the commonwealth, the
country and the church. At one time
il looked as though the electric lights
would not burn, but just as some one
suggested to go to the Baptist church.
they came on in full force and brilliancy
The next service Of this kind will be
held at the Baptist church, and Rev.
Mr.. Thompson will preach the sermon
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Meeting Of Town Council.

At the regular meeting Of the Coun-
ell Tuesday night the following officers
were elected:
President Of Council-W. +. Ander-
son.
Treasurer-S. w. Paulett, Jr.
Clerk-JOs. +. Garland.
Sergeant-R ID. Miller.
Commissioner Of the Revenue-P. IL.
&. Rice.
Chief of Fire Departmental. NJ.
Robson.
Assistant Chief of Fire Department
Leslie FOCUS.
Town Attorney-A. d. Watkins.
1st Policeman Leslie FOgus.
2nd Policeman. +. Lyon.
Street COMMISSIONER. ;. Hart
Chief of Police reported 1870 arrests
made during the year, ll9 Of whom
were fined. Amount Of fines bling
1896 50; uncollected fines 49, sent to
grand jury 6; to rock pile 10; to jail
20; Migrants ordered out Of town
Is.
The Sergeant made the following
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17

low, so that participation in this ex-
hibit will prove great advertisement
for the State as inducing immigration
among those visitors at the Fair, who
are looking forward To engaging in the
Tobacco industry.
IL behooyes Virginia 10 put forth her
best efforts, and the tobacco trade, es-
pecially to assist in rendering the To-
bacco exhibit Of Virginia a. complete
a. possible.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
ThrOck Tinklings.
TmRocK. ~. july u. l9O3.

THRoCK, VA, July II, 1908.
a delightful lawn party was given at
Abeline last Wednesday night for the
benefit Of raising money to help build
the new church.
Rev. Mr.. Elder spent Saturday night
at the home Of Mr.. John Carter.
Miss Alma Carter is visiting her sis
ter near Abeline.
Mrs. Lirscomb spent Saturday night
with her sister, Mrs. Bell at Putney's.
The children's day exercises were held
at Douglas Saturday morning at II
O'Clock. The society also met in the
afternoon.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Supervisors Meeting.

The Board Of Supervisors met on
last Saturday and attended TO routine
business. Numerous accounts were al
lowed.
The clerk was instructed to write ia
the Cumberland authorities on the sub
ject Of new floor to the bridge over
the AppomattoX.
DR.. Alsop was allowed $50 for attend
ing smallpox patients.
The matter Of opening a road from
the Lyon road to the Burkeville road
from Miler's mill, was referred back
to the county court.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
eSsySz:o:ssE3A
Nizdon Mites.
MIzDON, Pr. ED. Co. VA. :
July 10, 1903. !

MIZDON, PR. Ed. Co. VA,
July 10, 1903. !
Mr.. Oaten Coyington, Of Durham
n. c., is visiting his brother, Mr. Mar
tin COvington.
Miss Mary Elan spent last week a
the home Of her grandfather, Mr.. J. o.
Elan.
Miss Lizzie Blnford has returned
home after an absence Of several weeks
Master w. A. Pace Is spending some
time at Mr.. w. b. Binford.
Mrs. r. T. Carter visited her mother
who was sick on Friday and Saturday
last
Miss Nina Chiffon and her brother,
Mr.. VIII Chiffon visited their sister,
Mrs. G. f. Binford on last Saturday.
We are glad to see Mr.. Hugh Gun
ningham out again after an illness Of
several weeks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
No False Clalms.

The proprietors Of Foley's Honey and
Tar do not advertise tn 5 rs sure cure
for consumption" They do not claim
10 will cure this dread complaint in adj
vanced cases, but do positively assert
that it will cure in the elriler stages
and never fails TO give comfort and re-
lief in the worst cases. Foley's Honey
and Tar is without doubt the greatest
throat and lung remedy. Refuse sub
sIiinlns.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
THE following bills were allowed:

A vote Of thanks was rendered Urea
surer Paulett for his most excellent
report. This report was ordered to be
published.
The matter Of clearing bushes from
the banks of Grocer's branch was re-
ferred to Chairmen Of Sanitary and
street Committees.
The petition Of DR.. r. NJ. Smith ask
ing for an appropriation of $3.50 to de
FRAY the expenses Of the 9th month of
the Farmville Graded and High School,
was laid on the table.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
10 Niagara Fails. y. V, Sl3 Round
Trip Special Excursion via
York River Line

ON following dates the Southern
Railway WII sch. special tickets Rich
mond to Niagara Fails and return at
SIS. limited eleven days from date OF
sale. Ma York River route TO Balti-
more and PENNSYLVANIA R. h 90 Mag
ara Falls. July 2ird. August 9Th, 2Otf,
Srptemltr 3ud. l1th, October l>t, 18th
Tia Nork River route 90 Baltimore.
Baltimore IS Ohio and Lehigh Valley
route, to destination, July 10Th, 3Oth,
August 18Th. .7ih, september 10th,
.lih. October oth
In addition to the above. the South
ern Railway Will ~sil daily until Sep
tember uth, summer Tourist Tickets
from Richmond 90 Niagara Falls and
return at IS round nip. good return
lne until October 3l~t, 1908.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Bush River BrieiIets.
FARMYILLE. July Il. l9l

FARMYILLE, July IT, IW3.
We are glad to report that Mrs. Geo
Lindsay is much improved.
Miss Lena McNutt is on the sick list
this week. We hope she will soon bt
out again.
Miss Louise Overton visited her sister
Mrs. Joe Morrisette, last week.
Miss Miller, Of Amelia, visited Mis-:
Marguerite Watkins, Of chill Top,
last week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Good For the Season.

Mr. J. NJ. Venable reports the follow
ing yield Of wheat;
On tobacco lot p bushels to one sown.
On poor lot with pea fallow, 6 bushels
to one sown. making an average yield
of II bushels TO one sown.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17
Can't. F.. :. Martin Exoncrated.

At the Court Of Inquiry held in
Richmond which Capt. +. 5. Martin
asked for to investigate the charges
against him in the News Leader on the
evening Of the nth, he was entirely
exonerated and praised for his soldierly
and gentlemanly conduct.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17

Norfolk and Western Railway, At
antic City via shenandoah Valley
route. July 18th and Both, August l3
ana ~. september 18th. Tickets limit
ed sixteen days Very low rates and
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Old Point
Comfort. The mountain resorts IN
Southwest Virginia, Luray Cayerns,
Natural Bridge and the shenandoah
Valley resorts. Tickets sold from
principal points tin September Both ;
limited 20 oct 81, 1903.
w. b BGvuL q. =. A.