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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Personal-An Explanation.

As in the unwonted stir Of the
week many Of our people seem to be
in doubt as to where they are at, may
not be amiss that the writer rise to ex-
plain.
In matters purely personal, right and
fair-minded people will easily be con-
WINGED that no other motive than the
public good has actuated those who
have brought on US this dire calamity
closed bar rooms. If there are those
otherwise-minded who seeing things
only through the lens Of self and the
good to come to them, we have no pur-
pose to convince them against their
will. A disinterested act may not be
within the compass OF their cable tow.
Two years ago the legislature Of Vir-
ginia passed an act authorizing a dis
pensary for the town Of Farmyille
and made the sale, barter or exchange
Of intoxicating drinks by Others I'M
lawful thereafter.
The town council in conformity to
the law appointed three citizens as a
dispensary board, (the writer as one Of
tbem) with instructions to open as
promptly as possible the dispensary
for the town. One thousand dollars,
OF so much as might be needed out of
the treasury Of the town was voted to
set it up. This action by the council
was unanimous, at any rate no evil
dence appears on the minutes to the
contrary.
At that date, April D, 1901, the bar
rooms were closed. The circuit judge
on a suit instituted by private citizen
Immediately thereafter declared the
act Of the legislature unconstitutional
and gave licenses to all applicants.
This suit was against members Of the
dispensary board by name, the writer
Of course as one Of them, enjoining
them from acting until the law was
considered by the court Of last resort.
And now the criminal act which the
writer frankly confesses was his, OF
testing the constitutionalty Of this law!
As a private citizen he was as compe-
tent as another was to bring the suit,
and as one to whom the council in its
wisdom had delegated its powers for
the conduct Of the dispensary it SEEM
ed to be incumbent on him and his as
sociates to test the validity Of the Jaw.
The council has incurred no expense
thereby.
The decision Of the court Of appeals
gives the town the dispensary from the
operation Of which two years ago 50
many Of our good people and at least
a majority Of the council looked for
good results.
Is it not the part Of wisdom and good
Judgment to leave of harsh aud censo-
rious criticism aud join hands in efforts
to realize for our entire people the adj
vantages which are possible-moral
and il you please financlal-of having
necessary % evil under legal con-
troll? 2. WINSTON.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

FELDEN, VA, March IS, 1903.
Mrs. f. Calhoun. Of Roanoke, has re.
turned home after spending a week
with her parents near here.
Mrs. Emily Moore and little daughter,
Florence, have just returned from a
long and pleasant visit to relatives in
Charlotte county. We are glad to say
that Garnett Ransom, who has been
very i'll with pneumonia is improving
very rapidly.
Miss Gertie Moore, who has been
spending the winter at home, has gone
back 10 Farmvlle.
Mrs. George Barksdale, who has been
sick with la grippe, is out again.
The George Hudson Mission Band
will have its annual mite box opening
at Lanes Chapel on the 9TH Sunday
March 10Th. All are cordially invited
to attend.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
"Do Notbing RaShIy.v

This excellent advice is taken from
the Sunday school lesson which was
taught in all the churches in Farmville
on last Sunday. They were addressed
to mob which had gathered in Eph-
esus, made mad by the preaching OF
Paul. 81 have heard one cry" writes
another, "that there was a gentleman
in the nineteenth chapter of acts to
whom he was more indebted than to
any other man in the world. This was
he whom our translation calls the town
clerk of Ephesus, whose counsel it was
to do nothing rashly."
Acting upon such advice nations
would have war no more, and individ-
uals would escape disagreeable compli-
cations
Look before you leap, Think before
you speak.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Normal School Notes.

Mr. Terrell, Of Roanoke, Va, called
on Miss Lizzie James Sunday.
Miss Grace Elcan visited friends at
the Normal Saturday. Miss Cleans
school will soon close.
Miss Louise Vaughan spent Satur-
day and Sunday at her home near Rice
The entertainment given by the
Kappa Delta Society in the Assembly
Hall Friday evening, was well attend %
ed. and quite a neat sum was realized
for the benefit Of the annual.
Miss Andrews attended an educa-
tional convention at Salem, Va, on
last Saturday, where she read a paper
on the behalf Of Music IN the public
schools Of Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Adele Account.
ADELE, Pr. ED. Co., VA.
March 10, 1903 !

March Is, 1903 !
The farm work Of this vicinity is
very backward, owing to the wet
weather, but there seems TO be a gener-
al state Of activity among the farmers
at present, and they are beginning to
"speed the plow."
Mrs. Elvira Dillon died yesterday at
the home Of her son. Mr. Mt. Dillon,
aud was buried today at the old home
stead.
Mrs. George Booker left Saturday for
a short visit to relatives in Lynchburg.
Mrs. b. T. Rosser, who has been
quite sick with pleurisy for some time'
is improving slowly.
The Buffalo Literary Society held its
last meeting at the home Of Mrs. NJ.
j. Terry on last Friday night. The
programme was good, and it was well
carried out. Exquisite music was
rendered by Messrs. Ray and Matthew,
Mickle, Will Brightwell and Misses
Ellen and Mamie Mickle, who com
pose the "Adelle Band"
A few friends met at the home o.
Mr.. w. T. Cunningham several even
ings ago. and with lively music and
gay chatter the young people had quite
an enjoyable time.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

day, a large crowd attended services at
Douglas Sunday afternoon, held by
Rev. Dir. Elder
Mrs Dixon visited at Mr. Carriers
Saturday.
Miss Alma Carter, who has been on
the sick list for long time, Is reported
as being much better. We hope she
will soon be out again.
Mr.. Will Throckmorton and wife have
moved from Halifax to live with their
mother, near Throck.
Miss Ruby Ransom visited her par
ents at Felden Saturday aud Sunday.
The changeabe weather is causing
much sickness and DR.. Holiday is
kept on the go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Adriance Arrows.
ADRIANcE, VA, March. II, 1903.

ADRIANCE, VA, March. II, 1903.
Cards are out for the marriage Of
Miss Sara Kathrine Crawley to Mr..
Elisha Woodlin Madison April lst at
half-rast SIX O'Clock p. NJ, at Centen-
airy church.
Mr.. Allie Overton, Of Farmville,
visited at DR.. II. L. Blanton's Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Walter Gayle (uee Miss Minnie
Garnett,) Of Mathews county, is quite
indisposed at her fathers home, here.
Mr.. Henry Walthall, Of Farmville,
was the guest Of his aunt, Mrs. f. b.
Hughes, Sunday.
Miss Sallie Womack, who taught in
Mathews county during the winter,
has returned home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Cheeky.

Editor Herdld:-If / read correctly
the proceedings Of the last meeting Of
our town council, as given in your
columns, it appears that our local tele-
phone company failed to make money
last year, and have had the cheek to
ask the council to help them out Of the
hole.
My business wasn't as successful as
| hoped, and when the city fathers get
done making dividends for the tele-
phone company, l will ask them to
take up my case.
TnTE FAIR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
One Acre In Tobacco.

For the sixth year in succession, Mr..
John Swope has had the same acre in
tobacco and this year sold the crop for
Sl225 He used three bags Of guano
on the land which cost him $500. The
labor on it was kind Of diversion from
work in the store, and is hard to esti-
mate. And yet some will insist on
saving that tobacco can't be raised at
present prices.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Never Satisfied.

Editor Heraid:-Now that we have
the new depot, a great success by the
way. we want those old dilapidated
and altogether unsightly cabins remoy-
ed. As companions they are uncon-
genial and out Of place. And when
we get through that, other things Will
demand our attention and so our work
will not be done until life's work has
been done. INCREASINGLY at IT. says
the farmer and so say us all. o.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Friday and the 18Th Day.

Editor Herdld:-Rev. Mr.. Thomp-
son and the writer left Farmville on
last Friday morning, the 18th, the one
to lecture, the other in search OF liv-
ing. We returned on the night train
cheerful, hopeful and as happy as
though the day had been Wednesday
and the 10Th. Some people llye above
the superstitions and storm lines OF
life. Brother Thompson at least lives
that way, and it is a benediction to
travel with such brother-man as one
goes on his way to eternity.
TRAVELLER
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
How Editors Get Rich.

How so many editors get rich has al
ways been a live question among many,
and this is the way one Of our eX-
changes sizes it up:
A child is born in the neighborhood
the attending physician gets $40, the
editor gives the loud lunged youngster
and the happy parents a send of and
gets 80. 1t grows up and marrles; the
editor publishes another long-winded
article and tells dozen lies about the
beautiful and accomplished bride. The
minister gets $40 and piece of cake
and the editor gets 5000. In course OF
time it dies; the doctor gets from - to
500. the undertaken gets FROM S25 to
500. The editor publishes a notice OF
death, an obituary two columns long
lodge and society resolutions, a lot Of
poetry and a free card Of thanks and
gets 10000 No wonder so many
country editors get richl
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Nile News Nuggets.
NILE, PR. ED. Co., Va, !
March IL. 1903 I

March IL, 1903 J
A most extraordinary accident oc-
cured to Mr. j. A. Morrissette's cow a
few days ago, the latter having had her
tongue cut of. 1t is not known ex-
actly how it occurred, but Mr.. Morris
cite thinks that his horse bit it of, be-
cause.-The cows stall is joining that Of
the horse and the COW had been lick
ing her tongue through a crack after
the horses food. No doubt the horse
got tired Of it and thought he would
put an end to it.
Mrs. J. II. Morrisette is recovering
slowly from severe spell Of sickness.
There is a great deal Of sickness in
this neighbOrhoOd.
Mrs. Robert Garrett was very sick
last Saturday aud Sunday.
Mrs. J. 4. Farley is also on the. sick
list.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
PARMVlLLE HERALD
NOTICE.

We will begin Sunday delivery
NJ Farmville Lithia Water ON the
s9tb inst
Hereafter under no circumstan-
ees will full bottle be delivered I'M
less empties are received.
In one year We have lost more
than 500 worth of bottles, simply
be,ause emptics are not returned.
some claim they have bought the
hotties yet none are for sale.
All bottles lost OF broken must be
paid for at rate Of % cents each.
please understand no charge is
made Tor the water, the price paid
is for the delivery and not for the
water.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

Every member Of the Board Of
Supervisors was present at the meeting
Saturday. The amount Of bills paid
aggregated S2l4,30.
On motion Of Mr.. Haskins, Mr.. Ew-
ing, the treasurer, was authorized to
buy an adding machine at cost of
$4,000.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Roll of Honor.

Farmville graded school for the week
ending March 10.
Grade: 7. Ben Riyes Hooper. Marg-
orie Thompson, Peter Winston, Nellie
Smith.
6. johnson Wootton, Carrie Bliss
Annie Bidgood, Louise Gray, Virginia
Paulett.
5. Lena Gillian, Basil Jackson, Gray
Paulett, Germania WingO.
4. Frank Womack.
8. Ruth CawthOrn.
.. Leila Richardson.
/. Fields Cobb.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Gran Shooter Shot.

While engaged in crap shooting
Saturday night, a row occurred between
"Rusher," the boot black, and Junious
Street, and during the scuille which
ensued, "Rusher," whose real name is
said to be Arther Morgan, twas shot and
painfully wounded in the hand. 1t is
alleged that Street did the pistol shoot
ing, though several other bad negroes
were engaged in the mix up. No ar
rests have been made.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Alter La Grippe-What!

Usually a hacking cough and a
general feeling of weakness, often lead
ing to fatal results after the patient
is supposed to have passed the danger
point. Foley's Honey and Tar IS
guaranteed to cure the grippe cough
and make you strong and we'll IL
never fails to stop a cough if taken in
time. Take no substitutes. Sold by
III. G. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
The "Richmondv Robbed.

Sometime during Sunday night an
evil doer cut or broke = hole in one Of
the front windows Of the "Richmond, .
on 3rd street, and stole theFefrom
pickles, preserves and other good
things. A soft brick was found on the
inside, and if this was the implement
used. it must have been in the hands Of
of an expert as the hole looked as
though it had been cut by a diamond
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Throck Tinklings.
THRocK, VA, March IS, 1903.

THRocK, VA, March IS, 1903.
Sunday was beautiful spring day. 1t
made the girls who had furs feel sad,
for il was too warm to wear them.
Mr.. Tom Anderson passed by here
enroute to Cumberland, Sunday.
The Society met at Mr.. q. NJ. Riee's
Saturday night. They had a nice
crowd. The pretty weather made them
move.
Owing to the beautiful weather Sun
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

A musical and dramatical entertain
ment will be given by the young ladies
Of the Normal School for the benefit Of
the annual. in the Assembly Hall, Satur-
day evening, March Dist, beginning
promptly at s o'clock. Admission Zoe.
The programme will be a very pleasing
ono
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Not TnflIe Rich.

One Of Farmville's rich men asked
farmer to give "him an old ham, and
at once the aforesaid farmer quoted
this scripture to him; "He that giveth
to the rich shall surely come to want"
No more was said on the subject.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Two New Manufacturing Enterprises
i'm FarmYille.

It will be news to many of our read
ers to know that hats and guitars are
now being manufactured in our town
The musical instruments are said to be
Of exquisite tone, and the hats we kno"
to be models in design and finish.
These enterprises are still in their I'm
fancy" and yet not asking for govern
ment "protection. The material Tor
the hats, shucks and straw, are home
grown, the young lady who does the
fashioning into artistic shapes is one oil
our own girls, so that the enterprise Is
purely local, and as such deserves the
support of those who are loyal to this
section of Virginia.
The Herald has warm hand-shake
for these new candidates for popular
support, who offer value received for
ali favors shown.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Two WAYS Of Painting a House.

One with the use Of Green Seal, and
the other-for the sake Of the house
don't try the other. There's only one
"best" you know.
For sale by G. NJ. Walker & Sons.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

Who desire lasting results, should
insist upon the use Of Green Seal
liquid Paints. It's the great preserv-
er Of surfaces.
Tor sale by &. NJ. Walker & Sons.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Raw or InfIamed Lungs

Yield rapidly to the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities OF Foley 5
Honey and Tar. 1t prevents pneu-
monia and consumption from a hard
cold settled on the lungs. Sold by ii.
G.. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

Probably your physician has told
YOU that rheumatism is incuraole.
discoveries are being made in medicine
as well as in other things. Rheumacide
is discovery. 1t positively cures
rhenmatism. At druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
FarmriIle LIthia Water.

The best by every test, perfect in
taste and in perfect taste, pure, spark
ling, Delicious. AT the top Of the list
of lithia water.
Delivered at your home every day
and Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
nal Cnre A Add i'm One Dan.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if il fails to cure. +. W. Groves sigma
fnre ON each boy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

81 owe my whole life to Burdock
Blood Bitters. ScrOfulous sores cover
ed my body. seemed beyond cure;
B. B. b. has made me a perfectly we'll
woman" Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Beryille,
Mich.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

A farmer from Georgia has recently
been looking at farms in this section
with a view Of buying. He Is
pioneer from that direction and We
were glad TO welcome him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
4 Well known Butter Merchant Cured.

Stall No. Sl5, Central Market,
Washington, d. c., Oct. 2, 1902.
Kellum's Medicine co.
Gentlemen
was an intense sufferer with Indigestion,
and could ind no relief until I used your
Kellum's sure Cure for Indigestion, and since
have not been troubled with II, and that wa.
two years ago, and after what suffered, ana
to h. cured and that permanent cure, after
two years, must say, think, and know II
TO be simply fine for such, and recommend
IA To- the public and my friends who know
what Indigestion does for MAJ.
Yours truly,
\. q. MARTIN.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
Green Seal Linnid Paint.

Proved by test to be the best-and
the best is none too good for you.
For sale by &. NJ. Walker & Sons.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

Mr.. Nat Morton and the faithful
mule were in town on Saturday last
We wait their regular weekly visit
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

"a dose in time saves lives" DR.,
Woods Norway Pine syrup; nature
remedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary
diseases Of every sort.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
100000 Per Day

pOO,OOO u vi ~"
This is the average sum paid
daily to policy-holders by The
Mutual Life Insurance CON-
pany Of New York. Multiply
that by a year and the wonder
Of the amount disappears when
you learn how and where the
largest accumulation Of trust
funds in the world is invested,
as shown in "A Bankers VIII"
This book is sent on request.
This Company ranks
Ffrrf-In Assen.
IiyIs-In Amount Paid Poley-hcldsn.
FirH-Ia Age.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New York
RsaAsD A. MscvsDY, PrsddsaI
FRANK ADAMS, MGR.
RICHMOND, VA
w. P. VENABLE, District Agt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

Read the statement Of Farmville
Lithia Springs Co. Upper LETT hanu
corner, this page.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

Tips the beam Of paint perfection in
the right direction.
For sale by {. NJ. Walker x Sons.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
That Lasting and Brilliant Finish

May be acquired by the use of Green
Seal Liquid Paint.
For sale by &. NJ. Walker q Sons.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
A Paint Storr-Miih a Moral.

A gentleman from out Of town re-
Gently purchased % gallons Of Green
Seal Liquid Paint remarking that he
was compelled to use this amount, Of
another make, the last time he painted
his house. We informed him that he
would be at liberty TO return the un-
used gallons provided the cans were In
good shape. Last week he returned
five gallons. Which only goes T.
prove what the maker Of Green Seal
claims: That il possesses the greatest
covering power Of any Of the high
grade house paints.
For sale by &. NJ. Walker & Sons.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20

A household necessity-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. Heals burns, cuts,
wounds Of any sort; cures sore throat,
croup. catarrah, asthma never fails.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-03-20
"Green Scalp Spells Satisfaction.

Once user always a user-Green
Seal is a perfect paint, and trial VIII
convince the most skeptical.
For sale by G. NJ. Walker & Sons.
PerIsians Kin 3 600. 600 rats a year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-05
From HashuQua.

Protracted meetings, election apl
mola'ses making has kept us astir.
Meeting just closed at Good Hon,
with sixteen accessions.
Election went off quietly and is a
thing OF the past, with all except Mr.
A. G. ChambliSS, .who i, still SHOUTING
hurrah for Vardaman,
holasses is turning out fne-bettsr
than was expected. Cotton is OPENING
rapidly, some have already began pick
ing,
Mr.. Flag and Ernest Hubbard said
goodbye to their relatives and friends
Monday, the 3lst The former went to
Birmingham, Ala, and the latter to
Shuqualak. Oh, the girl, We left be
hind us.
Mr.. Edmond Moody and wife of
fearn Springs, were visiting Mr.. A.
w. Jsrnigan Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lille Reed returned home from
hickory Grove, last Saturday, where
she had been visiting for a week.
From what we can learn Mr.. Walter
Reed is thinking Of making an invest
ment near AashulaVille. We wish you
success, Walter.
All who attended the farmers insti.
tutes held at Fearn Springs and
AashuiaVills were well pleased. l
heard one Baptist say Mr.. Hull's ad
dress was worth any sermon he had
heard lately, 1t was excellent and
n'Snif appreciated F. H.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-05
Young Plants

Every farmer knows that
some plants grow better than
others. Soil may be the same
and seed may seem the same
but some plants are weak and
others strong.
And that's the way with
children. They are like young
plants. Same food, same home
same care but some grow big
and strong while others stay
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion offers an
easy way out of the difficulty.
child weakness often means
starvation, not because of lack
OF food, but because the food
does not feed.
SCOTS Emulsion really feeds
and gives the child growing
strength.
Whatever the cause of weak
ness and failure to grow
SCOTS Emulsion seems 70 find
1t and set the matter right.
Send for free sample.
scou BOVINE, Chemists, 400 Pearl ST, New York
soc. aao SI.oo all druggists,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-05

Brooks story, the celebrated express
/ robber who escaped from the state prison
in Rankin county Tuesday afternoon, is
still at large, but the prison officials are
not worrying over his absence, feeling
confident that he viii either Voluntarily
return or he captured within a few
weeks, II is presumed that storey was
prompted to leave the farm by a yearn-
ing to see his family in Alfalfa county.
This is the filth time he has escaped from
prison since 1892. and he has been en-.
gagged for nearly twelve years serving
ten year sentence At present the ia
nous convict is in good health, and
since January had been regarded as on
OF the best behaved prisoners in the pen
itsndsry. Meridian Star.