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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

But in essay entitled Putting. the
Art of II in Golf Illustrated a gentle
man vino signs himself Il. a. G.. gives
scmc-to the writer. at least-new. and, 1t
seems, valuable advice To putters.
He holds that putters are born not
ers can always put well when they take
up golf. He argues. and cogently. that
tie billiard shot being played from dead
rest, the putting shot should far as
possible Be played the same way. j. e.
from II dead rest Then. he says, pick
with the exact center OF the putter, watch
the ball until the stroke is made, and that
is putting.
He advocates the use of the right hand
almost entirely in putting. He holds that
Johnnie Low and Willie Park. two deadly
players to try holding the club in the
right hand. barely touching it with the
left, and they will find il like Il thing of
life, capable of guiding itself. Hold It
in tho fingers and led it swing.
He urges. with point. that anything
affected by some eNtraneous influence. Do
not turn in the toe of the club in the
follow through, for that !rlpar;s over
spin. fatal to the rubber balls chances
of going down. Carry the putter-facc
though square. Watch the ball when hit
ting, with greater care than when making
any other stroke.
To take the eye off the bah too soon is
he says. the greatest fault Of putters He
says that finding the line, even on rolling
greens, and sauginG the force, is an easy
matter for careful player. but that keep
all things to do. Sway not thy body
grasp not with thy lett hand and above
all lift not thine eye from the ball" are
his putting mottos.'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

Alex s;oddart Of Troon tells story of a
crow picking up his ball and carrying it go
yards in its beak.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

ParaIytics and cripplcs throw away
their crutches. We have startled the
citizens throughout the land by our
seemingly miraculous work, and the
most skeptical have been convinced. he
cause what the eve sees the heart must
believe. Our methods of treatment of
cases of this character are not by inedi-
cine alone. and when once cured. they
stay cured. If you are discouraged.
come TO US.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
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shot.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

English golfers are kicking against the
;iss'Uo paper wrappers used by manu-
feeturors for balls. They want tough lit
Ito paper bags instead.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
INSTRUCTIONS

Pimples, Psoriasis, Erysipelas. salt
Rheum. letter or any breaking out of
skin are permanently cured by us with
out any destructive results to the sur
rounding parts or Tissue and a velvety
and smooth appearance insured to the
ell;
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

II you cannot call. One personal visit
Ia always preferred but for those who
are unable to call we have perfected a
complete and successful home treatment
that will he sent to all on application.
Incluse 2-cent stamp to insure reply.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

81. Andrews. which has always frowned
women golfers. now has Il woman's golf
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
An Old Colored Man Dead.

Farmvllle has had its quota of unique
characters among her colored citizens
The older of the readers Of the Herald
will recall GOliah. of watermelon fame
and Teacher, slow of speech, quick at q
"short" and generally good natured.
These died some years ago, and on last
Friday they buried Jack Jones, the
last of the we'll known trio. Jack :
forte was on the mimic line, and many
are the rich jokes growing out Of this
peculiar talent. In days before the
war he was accustomed to amuse him.
self by giving stern orders in the mar
vellously exact tones Of old master, and
then from safe hiding place watch
their prompt execution. One favorite
passtime was to order Or. Lyle's horse
for hurried ride to the country, and
no matter where Town Sergeant Miller
father of our Bob was, Jack could
bring him into the immediate presence
Of all evil doors.
He was intensely loyal to Farmville,
and only left here some years ago for
Boston under strong protest. There he
died, but, no doubt at his urgent re-
quest, his body was brought here for
burial He must have lived more than
four score and ten years, the best of
which, we are safe in saying, were
spent in Farmvile. Peace to his ashes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
On To Florida.

The Farmville contingent Of the
Editorial Florida outing, left Richmond
on Monday afternoon on one Of the fast
flyers Of the Seaboard Air Line. They
remained in Richmond long enough to
become chummy and on leaving had
formed themselves into most congenial
couples for night aud day. The sun
shone out ia unusual mid-winter
brightness aud hopes ran high for an
ideal visit Ia the land Of flowers
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
CORES pondent Of Tuesday, writing from
Jacksonville says:
"The first section Of the Virginia
Press Association reached this city at
9l5 this morning, the train being
promptly on time The trip down was
without special incident, and the men,
bers Of the Association were loud in
their praise Of the manner in which
the SeaDoard Air Line handled the
crowd and very appreciative Of the
many courtesies extended.
"Much praise is due the secretary Of
the Association, Mr. Hart, for the very
complete arrangements he bad made
for hotel accommodations IN Jackson
vile. By his efficiency there was no
delay at the depot, but the members Of
the Association were quickly DIVIDED
among the best hotels. The day has
been spent in seeing the points ofinter-
est, almost all taking in the ostrich
farm among other sights. CourtesIes
were extended by the members Of the
staff Of the Times Union. The Jack
sonville Street Railway Company ten
dered a very delightful trolley trip,
taking in the residential portion Of the
city aud parks, which are unsurpassed
by any Southern city.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Normal School Notes.

Mrs. Wiley Morris, Of New Store
Buckingham county, visited friends
here today. Mrs. Morris is great
favorite here, being graduate Of '9S.
Miss Susie McClung was called home
by the illness Of her father, last week.
The entertainment given in the
Assembly Hall Saturday night was OF
high order and much enjoyed.
Misses Lovejoy and Randolph, Of
Randolph Macon Woman's college,
spent Saturday night with Miss Ruby
Smithy at Mrs. Tabb's.
Miss CLAIR Woodruff will entertain
a few Of her Normal School friends at a
Valentine party, Friday evening 18th
&C the residence Of Mr.. Fred Bugg.
Misses Ethel Arvin and Louise
Vaughan spent Saturday and Sunday
at Miss Susie Watkins, Bush River
Misses Olive Human and Fannie
Wolfe have been in the inlirmary this
week. With such a large bright in
infrmary as the new building contains
now, many Of the girls. ! dare say will
prefer it, to their own rooms.
The Dramatic club have begun to
prepare for their next play which they
hope to give about the middle Of
March.
On Saturday night, l4th, in the
Assembly Hall, Trial by Jury" will
be given by some members Of Dr.
Sears Civic class. The trial will be
carried out in every detail. Judge,
lawyers, jury, criminal and witnesses
will all be present The entertainment
promises to be very amusing aud the
proceeds will be used for a benevolent
cause. Admission, the very small sum
Of five cents. Come and encourage
these young ladies in the new turn Of
they are pursuing. You will
bear in mind this jury etc, gained
many good point by their recent
visit to the courthouse Of Farmville,
Va
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Briery Briefs.

BRIERY, VA, Feb. 8, 1903.
Hurry up with the electric railway
from Farmville to Keysville, if it will
pass Briery and Of course that is the
way, for we dare not move for the mud
Mud, mud, mud, but it does not stop
the farmers from carrying great loads
Of tobacco to your town.
Chickenpox is a visitor in the ma
jority Of the homes around Brery. 1t
has greatly reduced the school atten-
dance for the past week or two but
most Of the little ones are doing well
and we hope will soon be out again.
Mr.. w. ID. Redd, Of Farmville, re-
Gently paid a short visit to his home
people near here.
Mr.. Will Womack, one Of the popu-
lar young men Of our neighborhood,
will leave tomorrow 10 engage in bust
ness in Richmond
Richmond seems to be an attractive
centre for our young people. We miss
them mush but wish them happiness
aud prosperity in their new fields Of
labor.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
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Throck Tinklings.
THRocK, VA, Feb. 9, l

THROCK, VA, Feb. g. 1903.
think from the quantity of Tobacco,
passed here today that there will be 1
glut in your town soon. Although Tn,
mud is ankle deep in some places, still
they keen carrying In. Some are sat.
lsfied with prices while others are not
One or two farmers have burned
plant beds near Throck.
Rev. Mr.. Elder held services at
Douglas Saturday evening at o'clock
and spent the night at Mr.. Jim Car
ter's and also held services again Sun
day morning at IL o'clock.
Mr.. +. S. Fuckers little daughter
who fell from horse and sprained her
arm, is reported as not being much
better.
Miss Ruby Ransom, who has been
sick is better aud up at her school du-
ties again.
Miss Alma Carter, who has been on
the sick list for long time, is reported
as being not much better.
Miss Mamie WOmack visited at Mr..
Bakers Saturday night.
Messrs. Richard and Nathan Bell
visited at Mr.. e. NJ Rice's Saturday
night.
Miss Bessie Rucker, Of the Normal
School. is at her home, near Throck,
on the sick list.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Sheppards Shots.

SHEPPARDs, VA, Feb. II, '03.
Most Of us were very much surprised
to learn that our popular fellow citizen
"Mack" Ransom had become a married
man. Mr. w. NJ. G. Ransom OF Buck
ingham county, and Miss Eyie G..
Binford, OF Prince Edward county,
were married in Washington city on
February 9th. They will reside at Mr..
Ranson's home near Sheppard. We
wish them many yearsofhsppines.
Miss Susie Helen Baldwin, daughter
Of Hei bert o. Baldwin, died this morn
ing after a long aud painful illness.
Miss Helen volunteered to nurse others
who were i'll with typhoid fever and
contracted the disease from the effects
Of which she died. Hers was a noble
sacrifice, aud while she will be greatly
missed by u. all, yet we feel sure that
she has already heard the welcome
plandit, "Well done. good and faithful
servant, enter thou into the joys OF
thy Lord.n "Greater love hath no
man than this, that man should lay
down his life for his friends"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Col. Forbes Comes Here on a Visit.

Colonel ", w. Forbes, formerly post
master Of Richmond aud neOf the few
surviving members Of the Virginia
Convention Of lS6O'6l, is in the city al
Murphy's Hotel lie now resides in
Prince Edward county and is here
visiting old friends, greeting new ones
aud generally enjoying himself. His
form is as erect, his eye as bright and
his mental power is undated.
Colonel Forbes Is one Of the few sur
vivors Of the stirring times Of lS60-6l,
when Virginias sat in council to deter
mine their rights TO statehood. He l.
over eighty-fve years Of age, but pos
sesses all Of his old-time vig0r and hu-
NOR.
The Colonel was postmaster in Rich
mOnd soon after the war.-Richmond
News Leader.
Col. Forbes perhaps has had more to
do with the making Of Virginia History
than any other man who now lives,
and we would be glad to have him
furnish for the Herald some sketches
Of the ante -bellum days in Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13

Ing TO the health and comfort Of
brotherman. There are few grt y
hairs 10 be seen on the head Of the
Honorable w. c. franklin, except on
the immediate top, were DO hair is
allowed to grow.
The merchants here are husllers all.
and the hotels the very best Of any
town Of like size in the country. The
Rev. Mr.. Paisley, who came 10 this aud
other charges some twelve months ago,
from his work in Indian Territory, has
already found warm place in the AT.
fections Of his own people and those Of
the entire community. He may be-
with propriety called the Bishop Of
Pamplin and Of the surrounding c0un-
try. IL was my pleasure TO dine IN his
hospitable home, aud TO meet with
those who together make il a model
home. The churches under his charge
have recently united 10 buy them
new home within halfa mile Of the
village, larger and better house aud
surrounded by twenty-three acres oil
highly improved land. Here they will
be even more comfortable, aud better /
equipped for doing good, the mission I
they have for this life.
The pipe factory is in full blast, turn |
ing out about twenty thousand pipes a /
day This work gives employment 10
a number Of hands, whose fingers and /
hands are kept as busy as possible for
fingers and hands 10 be. / was sur
prised to learn that the old POwhatau
pipe had fallen in to disfavor, aud tina
the hard pipe had taken its place. The
POwhatan pipe you remember, at one
time enjoyed national reputation, and
few persons ever passed Pamplin with
out hearing its fame sounded by the
unique and most interesting Michel
IF local repute.
The clay from which the Powhatan
pipe was made is found in this inn
mediate neighbOrhood, while that from
which the hard pipe is manufactured is
from a distance. The Object
on urged TO the POwhstan, and one
hat | thought in its favor, is that IL
5 too much Of an absorbent Some
people you know prefer the corn cob OF
lusk pipe, and while not as slightly as
,thers, / doubt If il has its superior.
Pamplin is fully alive on the subject |
# the telephone and is fast getting on
peaking terms with all its neighbors.
The company organized here is new
,ut good dividend is already assured,
{ will soon be in Farmville aud should
meet with a warm welcome.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13

Accounts against the town amount.
ing to s., 40i 81 were allowed. This is
larger than usual on account Of new
electric appliances which are provided
for.
On motion Of Mr.. Gillian it was or
dered that the schedule Of prices Of
light as presented by the Light Com
mittee, be adopted with any modiiica-
ton or changes deemed expedient by
said committee.
On motion of Mr.. Davidson il was
ordered that the sum Of $50 be paid
ii. X. Bullock for services rendered
putting in new engine at electric light
plant.
On motion Of Mr.. Gillian the Light
Committee was instructed 10 make ar.
rangement with II. X. Bullock for an
assistant electrician at the light plant,
said arrangement to be ratified by the
Council at its next meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Wall the Street
Committee was instructed to place
stepping stones across North street at
the point just between the alley lead
ing from the rear Of Pauletts store and
the Middle, and to repair said street
as they think best, and TO buy sufll-
cient Stag for same.
On Mr.. Gilliam's motion it was or
dered that the matter Of repairing the
armory be left to the Opera House
Committee with instructions to have
sam9 done at once the best way posi-
BILE.
On motion Of Mr.. Wall it was order
ed that the Water Company be re-
quired to test each fire plug in the /
town at least once in each month, un.
der the supervision of Leslie FOCUS, |
Assistant Chief of the Fire Depart
ment, and make a report as TO their
at each regular meeting Of
the Council
The report Of the Safety Committee
was received and ordered to be turned
over to the Mayor for his action or the
matter.
On motion the bill Of the +. w. l..
II. d p. Co., was ordered to be paid.
The committee appointed to look into
The matter Of widening First street at
The point between Barrow's coal yard
aud Main street, was continued.
On motion Of Capt. Martin the resig-
nation Of f. J. Whitehead, a. clerk Of
the Town Council was accepted.
Nominations for clerk Of the Council
we're declared in order. j +. Garland
vas nominated and the vote being {
AIKEN he was unanimously elected.
On motion Of Mr.. Erambert the ,
Street Committee was instructed to in q
the matter Of fence in the
treet near the residence Of Mr.. Bald
win, and report at next meeting.
On motion Of Mr. Wall the Mayor G
md Treasurer were instructed to bor-
ow as much money as was needed to I
'ay bills allowed at this meeting and
n such time as they think best.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
REMARKABLE CURE OF GROUP
4 Little Boys Life Saved.

have a few words 10 say regarding
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Il
saved my little boys life and 1 fee
that l cannot praise it enough.
bought a bottle Of it from A. +. Steers
Of Goodwin, : d., aud when | gol
home with il the poor baby could hard
IL breathe. | gave the medicine as di.
rected every ten minutes until he
"tbrew up and then l thought sure
be was going to choke to death. We
had to pull the phlegm out of bis
mouth in great long strings. | am
positive that if had not got that bottle
Of cough medicine, my boy would not
be on earth today. -JOEL DEMONT, In
wood, Iowa. For sale by The Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh-Medi.
cine Sent Free.

These two diseases are the result of
an awful poisoned condition of the
blood. II you have aching joints and
back, shoulder blades, bone pains, Grip
pied hands, legs or feet, swollen
muscles, shifting, sharp, biting pains,
and that tired, discouraged feeling Of
rheumatism, or the hawking, splitting,
blurred eyesight, deafness, sick stOm-
aeh, headache, noises in the head,
mucuOus throat discharges, decaying
teeth, bad breath, belching gas Of
catarrh, take Botanic Blood Balm (B.
b. b. 1t kills the poison in the blood
which causes these awful symptoms,
giving a pure, healthy blood supply to
the joints and mucous membranes, and
makes a perfect cure Of the worst
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where all else fails. Blood Balm (B. b.
B } is composed of pure Botanic ingre-
dents, good for weak kidneys. I'm
proves the digestion, cures dyspepsia.
A perfect tonic for old folks by giving
them new, rich pure blood. Thorough
y tested Cor thirty years. Druggists,
81 per large bottle, with complete di-
recti0ns for home cure. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and
special medical advice sent in sealed
lette.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
An Attack Of Pneumonia Warded off.

"Some time ago my daughter caught
q severe cold. She complained Of pains
in her chest and had a bad cough.
gave her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
according to directions and In two days
she was we'll and able to 90 to school.
1 have used this remedy in my family
for the past seven years and have never
known it to fail, says James Prender-
CAST, merchant, Annato Bay, Jamaica,
West India Islands. The pains in the
chest indicated an approaching attack
Of pneumonia, which in this instance
was undoubtedly warded of by Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t counter
acts any tendency of a cold toward
pneumonia. Sold by The Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Bush River Brieflets.
FARMvILLE, Feb. 10, 1903,

tARMYILLE, Feb. 10, 1903.
The very attractive aud charming
young ladies Of the Normal School
Misses. Ethel Aryin, Louise Vaughan
and Virginia Fletcher, also Messrs.
Watson Bass, Of Rice, and John Clark
Of Mount Leigh, were guest of Miss
Susie Watkins and brother saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Sam McNutt returned home last
Friday, after a very pleasant visit to
friends and relatives in Augusta and
ROckbridge counties.
We are sorry to report that Mr..
Basil Bruce has been quite sick, but
we hope he is improving
Miss Jennie Venable, from near
Farm vile, spent several days with her
aunt, Mrs. McNutt last week.
Judge aud Mrs A. d. Watkins paid
a short visit to Mrs. ]. r. Watkins
Sunday afternoon.
MISS Nellie BarOer, OF 'LOngWOOu
has been quite indisposed for the past
week.
Mr.. exit" Overton was quite sick
last week, but we are glad to report
him better.
Messrs. Wiley and Blanton were
guests Of Mr. Chas. Watkins Saturday
night.
The many friends Of Miss Katherine
Price, are delighted to have her in
their midst again. But we regret her
being compelled to give up her school
in Rockbridge county, and return home
to help nurse the sick.
Mr.. Sam McNutt visited at the home
of Mrs J. r. Watkins Monday night.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Roll Of Honor.

Farmville graded school for the week
ending January 30.
Grades: Z. Marjorie Thompson, Ben
Riyes Hooper
g. Louise Gray.
>. Lena Gillian, Basil Jackson, Gray
Pculett, Annie Gray.
4. Della Wilkerson, Signora Thomp-
son.
g. Emmett Webster, Mary Orange.
,. Howard Lyon, Fannie Berman,
Matte Berman.
/. Everett Wilkerson.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-02-13
Death Of Another Worthy C,tIren.

Our whole community was shocke,
and greved at the death Of Mr.. Thoma
p. Robertson, which occurred at half
past twelve, Friday the 10Th.
Mr.. Robertson came Of a pious line
age, his mother who joined the churcl
at an early age, was a sister Of Mr.. b
l.. Anderson, and his father an eide
In the old Concord Presbyterian church
Mr. Robertson came to Farmvilt
thirty years ago, acting or five years
as agent for the Norfolk & Western
road. He then went into bushes.
with Mr.. Duvall with whom he con-
tinued until his death.
Mr.. Robertson had the highest re-
gard Of this whole community as "A
man of the strictest business integrity
and most exemplary christian. He
always stood for what was best in re-
ligion, in morals, in civics and social
life. He was somewhat reserved from
his exceeding modesty, and dislike Of
making himself prominent. But those
who knew him well regarded him as
not only man Of fiue business quail.
ties but of fine sense in general. In
books, preaching or speaking Of any
kind, he always grasped that WHICH
was best in thought and expression
He is great loss TO his church, his
town, his family and his friends. Mr..
Robertson was a genial host and those
who enjoyed his hospitality found his
home very delightful one.
His funeral services We're held by his
pastor, Rev. DR.. Harding, of the
Presbyterian church at 3 o'clock Mon
day the 9th, when large congregation
met to show their respect to his
memory. The ministers Of the town
were present and Rev. Dr. McIlwaine
and Prof. Thornton, from Hampden-
Sidney. The pastor read the burial
service of his church and made a few
remarks stating that the deceased lived
and died in the christian faith and
that when told Of his dangerous malady,
he expressed no fear saying with
st. Paul 81 know whom / have believ- |
ed" The pastor also said our sorrow
was mingled with JOY, for while tears
filled the eyes of the bereaved, the bells
In Heaven rang for JOY, that another
child of God came home to the great
Fathers home above. Blessed are the /
dead who die in the Lord. Theirs
the joy, ours the sorrow.
With us the chill, the damp, the gloom,
With them the light, the warmth the
bloom,
With us the tear, the pain, the sigh,
With them the victors joyous cry,
With as the death, the grave the clod,
With them the rest; the home with God.
Mr.. Robertson was married on Sep
ember the 10th, 1855 to Miss Patty,
laughter Of our venerable townsman,
col. r. A. Booker
Never was there happier home,
never husband and wife whose hearts
we're more completely one in every
hing, and to her and the surviving sis
er we extend our most sincere sympa-
ny in this their great bereavement.