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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
The New Normal.

1t seems to be decided that there
shall be another Normal for Virginia
girls. The school will be somewhere
north Of the James River, and ofcourse
there will be a lively contest among
our sister towns that side Of the river
to secure the prize.
And it will be prize worth the hay
ing. This, We Of Farmville, do recog-
nize in emphatic manner. We don't
know how we ever lived without the
girls, and the thought Of living with
out them is simply repulsive. They
brighten our social circles, are benedic-
tions TO our religious circles and give
cheer, and hope and new thrill TO life.
Happy the town fortunate enough to
capture the gem. Our congratulations
are ready for il.
While these things are so we trust we
may be permitted to repeat without
being liable to the charge Of selfishness,
that the State should have finished
building here before beginning to build
elsewhere. Practical business men
would have so acted, no farmer quits
one field for another before completing
the work Of the first, no merchant
quits one customer for another until
the first customer stops buying, no
sensible lawyer cuts short his argument
in the middle, nowise mathematician
quits working on the sum until the an
swer is reached, no teacher abandons the
alphabet until all the letters have been
learned, no painter ever won fame
who failed to give finishing touches to
his picture. And yet we bow to the
superior wisdom Of our law makers and
bid God speed to the new venture.
There is nothing too good for Vir-
ginia girlhood. God bless them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

The election Tuesday was probably
the most interesting ana exciting one
held in this county for years. 1t was
to decide between the saloons and a
municipal dispensary, the latter win
ming by majority Of 50 out Of total
vote Of 32i. There were lS7 for the
di~pensary; IDS against and thrown
out. On the back Of one ballot on the
face Of which both "Forn and
Against had been scratched, the
depositor invoked Gods curse upon
both the dispensary and the saloon.
In another case the ballot was scratched
through its heading leaving both for
and against dispensary untouched, and
a number Of others who were anti
dispensary confessed to accidentally
scratching in favor Of dispensary and
vice versa.
This election came nearer polling
every vote than any we have ever
known, not a dozen entitled to the
privilege in the district remaining
from the polls. The day was passed
without serious trouble and little or no
bitterness was manifested on either
side
Soon after The close Of the polls the
result was generally known and not
withstanding the surprising victory
won there was conspicuous absence Of
any outbursts on the part Of the proud
victors, while the defeated accepted
the result with a calmness equally as
cOmmendahle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Rice Depot Dots.
RICE, VA, Dec, q, 1903.

RICE, VA, Dec, q, 1903.
Nearly everybody has filled their ice
houses. The ice this year is better than
usual.
The cold, dry weather has put a stop
to all work on tobacco, except by those
who took some down in the fall.
Misses Pauline and BERTHE Hubbard
Visited their aunt, Mrs. J. NJ. Wootton,
Of Nottoway, lastweek.
Miss Matte Bass entertained Satur-
day evening in honor Of her guests,
Misses Eta Sampson aud Louise
Vaughan, Of the Normal.
Pisgah Baptist Church will have a
Christmas social Christmas night for
the Sunday school. All are invited.
Miss Ethel Aryin closed her school
last Friday for the holidays and left for
her home in Lunenburg.
Miss Matte Bondurant Is much bet
ter, and we are glad to see her out again.
Mr.. Joe Grigg, Of Cumberland, visit
ed friends in Rice last week. "Uncle
Joe" always has a welcome here.
Miss Lena McNutt expects to have
Miss Matte Buchan nan with her dur
ing the holidays.
Mrs. Martha Hubbard is sick at her
home near Rice.
DR.. Bass is visiting his sons in Rich
mond.
Mr.. Jasper Wilson left last week fol
West Virginia, to accept position
there, but was taken sick on his way
and came home.
Miss Linda Walton expects to spend
Xmas in Lunenburg.
Mr.. J. w. Hubbard will leave soon
to visit his uncle in Newport News.
Rice Graded school closed Tuesday
for Christmas.
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Meddlnp in Cumberland.
Guinea Minis. Va, Dec. 10, Is

Gulnea Mllls, Va, Dec. ~, 1910.
a very pretty marriage was solemn
lied Wednesday, December 18th, 1903
at p. m, at the residence Of Mr.. John
G. Amos. The contracting parties were
Mr.. Eldridge G. Foster and Miss Mary
NJ. Amos, one Of the sweetest girls in
the neighborhood. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. w, f. Grant, Of the
NJ. +. Church, South.
The bridal party entered the parlor
which was tastefully decorated with
evergreens and flowers, in the follow
ing order
Miss LA Agee and Mr. John Blanton
Laura Grigg, and Joe Blanton; Annie
Putney aud Judge VIM. NJ. Smith
Laura Blanton and Mr.. Taylor Putney
Annie Apperson and Bernard Baldwin,
Cora Blant0n and VIM. Foster; Birdie
VI. Price ane III. II. Amos; Allie Blan-
ton and Roy Guthrie; Verna Foster
and Thornton Holman.
The bride entered the parlor leaning
upon the arm Of her sister, Miss Vir-
GINA Lee Amos, while the groom en-
tered with his brother, Mr.. Binford
Foster. The ceremony was performed
under a lovely bell Of misletoe.
After the marriage an elegant supper
was served. g May the richest blessings
rest upon bride and groom, and may
their pathway through life be as bright
as the monday Sun, without speck
or cloud to mar their future happiness
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Pamplin Paragraphs.

IAMPLINi VA Dec. - Oo.
Miss Katie franklin, Of Cifton Forge.
Va, will spend Xmas with her mother
at this place. We are always glad to
have her with US.
Mr.. J. d. Terry, Of the Medical Col
ege, Of Richmond, Va, is at home for
the Christmas holidays. He will be
ready to roll pills and saw bones next
May.
Miss Annie Harwood, Of Houston,
Va, is welcomed by Us all while she is
on a visit to her parents, near here.
Messrs. w. q. Morton, ofV. p. and
J. H. Terry, Of Fork Union Academy,
are happy that they are at home once
more.
Mrs. John Spencer, Of Lynchburg,
Va, is visiting her parents, here.
Mr. Beckner Adams had the misfor-
tune to have his stable, horses, feed
farming utensils burned last week
Mrs. T. NJ. Booker has been very sick
for the past week, but is conyalescent
Mr. w. G. Couch, Of Durham, n. c.,
is spending his Xmas with his mother
in-law, Mrs NJ. J. Terry.
Miss n. Florine Hunt, Of Bramwell,
W. Va Is at her fathers for Xmas
She is one Of the most successful teach
ers that has gone out from our midst.
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Spirit of Cheerfulness.
Rice Depot, Va. Dec. IS,

hitc DtpoAi ' a. iJtcs To- Nps
Editor Herdld:-As there has been
so much said about good roads recent
ly, write to call your attention to
the roads Of Lockett District. | think
they are in as good or better condition
than ever saw them at this season Of
the year.
Mr.. Weaver, our Supervisor, leaves
the Office with great credit to himself
and to the people Of Lockett District.
He has made Us very efficient and
faithful officer, dischargng his duty at
all times without fear or favor and act
ing with discretion and judgment. Well
done good and faithful servant.
| think this has been the coolest
December we have had for fifty years
Ice in abundance inches thick. A
number Of ice houses filed in this vi
cinity.
There is very little preparation being
made for next tobacco crops owing to
the distressing low figures it is selling
at. Farm hands are very scarce here
and prices running high, but let US not
despair. With health and strength we
can all make a comfortable living.
The children Of Pisgah Sunday
school will have an entertainment on
the 18th, Xmas night. They expect Ia
have a,good time. Now, Mr.. Editor,
let us all keep cheerful and look for
ward to better times aud a happy
Christmas.
ITgTTTE
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

choicest viands, beautiful cakes. Jellies'
&C, with a variety of delicious fruits
oranges, apples, bananas, malaga
grapes, also elegant confectionares.
Flowery May and cold December
seemed to join hands and lavish their
richest floral gifts in honor of the hap
py occasion. Flowers aud evergreens,
together with the cordial welcome ex-
tended the guests tempered the cold air
aud although chilly out Of doors, all
was comfort and good cheer within.
The pleasure Of the evening
was much enhanced by the delightful
music discoursed by the string band.
The popularity If the couple was EVIL
denced by the many presents they re.
ceived which were more than sixty in
number. Some very handsome silver
ware, china, &c. Bridal presents were
sent them from Danville, Petersburg,
Richmond, Norfolk, Chase City, Black.
stone, Powhatan and Brunswick; be-
sides many from their native county,
Lunenburg.
Their friends extend to the couple
many kind wishes for their future pros
perity and happiness.
The telephone has been completed
from Meherrin to LuneDbnrg Court
house and messages are passing
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Darlington Heights Dots.
Darlington Heights. Va. /
Dec. u. 1903. (

Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. John NJ. Gillian and
Mrs. Pink Foster, Dec. p. at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Jordan.
Mr.. Becna Adamor, near Madison
vile, in the county Of Charlotte, had
his stable and four or five horses, a
mower, reaper and all his forage destroy
ed by fire on last Thursday night. Also
Mr. John Coleman, near the Red House,
had his house and all his furniture de-
stroyed by fire last week.
Mr.. Sam Anderson, who has had
charge Of the Putney Mill, resigned on
the 18th. Mr.. Whitehead took charge.
Mr.. H. w. Cobb, has rented his farm
out and expects to take his family to
town after Xmas. We wish him much
success.
There will be quite a grand ball at
the home Of Mr.. J. II. Crute on Dec.
18th.
The Normal girls are coming in the
neighbOrhood now from all parts for
Xmas.
Miss Bulah Crute, Of Roanoke. is ex-
pected IN the neighborhood, Friday,
the Goth.
Mrs. J. p. Hamilton, OF Clarkton will
spend Xmas at the home Of her parets,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Carter.
Everybody is looking forward to a
big time Xmas.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Roll ofHOnOr.

For the week ending December 49,
High School: Marjorie Thompson,
Harrison Jackson, Irving Armstrong
Henry Forbes, Linton Stables, Nellie
smith, Charlie Noel, Ordway Wilson.
GRADES:
). Della Wikerson, Martha Oyerton,
Frank Womack.
4. Martha Drumeller, Lizzie Gillian
Mary Orange, Emmett Webster, Susie
Lyon, Nellie Hurd, Samuel Woottoni
Lizzie Gillian.
3. Matte Berman, Howard Lyon,
Henry Robinson. Katie Wilkerson.
.. Lee Drumeller, Henry Nolez,
Everett Wilkers0n.
!. Louis Drumeller, Eddie Laneas-
tor
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Adele Account.
ADELE, PR. Ed. Co., Va,
December %, 1903

ADELE, PR Ed. Co., Va,
December D, 1903
The spirit of Xmas is abroad in the
air, and soon Santa's sleigh bells will
jingle merrily. The hearts Of both the
young and the old will be made glad
by the kind thoughtfulness Of friends
aud loved ones who take pleasure in
practicing the old, old custom Of pre-
senting some token Of love and friend
ship or of cheerful greeting, But no
matter who gives it, it's good Santa
Claus in the gift, and the giver is he.
lie was born on the morn OF that wonderful
day,
when our Lord fashioned Adam and Eve
out Of clay;
He labors and lives In each manand man.
And has been known TO the world since
creation began.
And his real name is love.
AS we predicted some time ago, the
wedding bells are still Ginning. Cards
are out announcing the marriage Of
Miss Fannie Walker Baldwin to Mr.
p. b. Younge on Dec. %, at Elon Bap-
list church, Pamplin City, Va, and
several others which We are not at
liberty to mention yet awhile. The
ladies Of the neighborhood are busy re-
hearsing for the Christmas exercises
which will be held in connection with
the Xmas tree at Bulah Sunday school,
on second Xmas day, near Adele.
Rev. J. b. Williams, Of Brookneal,
preached an instructive sermon on Sun.
day evening, 730, at the residence Of
Mr.. Berry IL. WoOdson, near Venner
Mr.. James 7. Adams, Of Manchester,
paid flying visit" to friends in the
vicinity on Friday and Saturday last.
Mr.. d. Terry, stu ent Of The Vir-
ginia Medical College, Richmond, is on
a holiday visit at his home, near Adele.
Miss Jessie Love Adams, who has
been in the neigbborhood attending
school, returned to her home near
Brookneal on yesterday, and will re-
main with her parents during the
Xmas.
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Rival Remarks.
Rival, Va, Dec. IS, 100.

Rival, Va, Dec Is, 1903.
Miss Florene Shepard, who las been
attending the Mary Baldwin school at
Stanton, Va, will arrive at "Pine
Forest" the beautiful home Of her
aunt, Miss Werta Shepard, on Deem
Der 23rd, for the holidays.
Miss Bollie Hubbard, daughter OF
Col. NJ. T. Hubbard, is at his home,
Chellowe, for the holidays.
Professor Bell is in the neighborhood
for Xmas week.
Miss Hattie Grey will return from
Brandon, the home Of Mr.. Mann Page,
in time for the Xmas festivities.
DR.. James Scott, Of North Carolina,
is expected in the neighborhood next
week.
Miss Mary'Johnson Of Norfolk, Va,
will be the guest Of Miss Werta Shep-
ard Xmas
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Having reference to the use of an eX
tract from his report ofthe South Caro-.
lima Baptist State Convention, taken
from Tue Religious Herald, in the late
dispensary-saloon campaign, Rev. J.
H. Couch makes the following ex-
PLANTATION:
Pamplin, Va, Dec 22nd, 1903.
/ am surprised TO see the use made Of
my South Carolina report which is be-
ing done. The conditions IN South
Carolina and Virginia are very differ
ent In South Carolina they have no
LOCAL Option law. 10 is not a question
with them between dispensary and
saloons, but between the sale Of liquor
and the utter abolishing Of the traffic
10 intoxicating drinks. Christian citi-
zens all over the state, so far as | could
learn, are almost unit ir their op-
position TO the liquor business in any
form. There Is not, on the part of any
whom ] heard express themselves, the
Temotest thought Of a return 20 the sa-
loon. The question with them today
Is dispensary or no license, which? If
II were a question between dispensary
and saloon, they would unhesitatingiy
take the dispensary a. by far the lesser
OF two great evils. From my observa-
Ton 10 the saloon towns Of Virginia and
The dispensary towns of South Carolina
and elsewhere, would without the
slightest hesitation support the dis.
pensary in preference TO the saloon.
Fraternally,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25
Her own Secret.

"A woman can never keep anything
to herself" said Danboy to his wife, who
had been repeating something be didn't
want known.
"Oh, yes, she can, said Mrs. Danboy,
Iweetly.
I'D like to know what It IS" he
Fowled.
ITS her real and private opinion Of
her husband. "-Tit-Bits
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Good, Durable
Clothing.

Our clothes show the effect Of care
ful treatment-every line, every curve,
every seam is the result Of mature
Judgment, aud our famous "Concave"
Shoulder aud "Closehtting" Collar are
due 60 10.
A shoulder like our "Concave"
Shoulder could not be produced ex-
cept by the most careful treatment
IL Is not stuffed with wadding, As the
ordinary shoulder, but Is modelled and
shaped 10y skilful hands And it will
always retain its shape. What's more,
you get an this IN our lowest as well
as In our highest priced suits and
0vercOats.
Every model that is good style you
win find in our stock Of Winter Over
coats-Medium Length Oyercoats,
Long, Loose Overcoats, Chesterfields,
Etc, i'm this seasons most fashionable
fabrics.
Sack Suits I'm single or double-breasted
coat models, in fancy Tweeds, blue and
black Thibets, light and darktoned
Cheviots, Cassimeres, and smooth and
rough surface Worsteds.
GET THE HABIT"
Come TO see US.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Some misunderstanding seems 20 eX-
ist as to the feature of the new game
law which prohibits the killing Of 10
bins at any season. some have thought
that swamp. robins were meant, but
thisisamistake. Robin red-bFeast, the
friend Of the farmer and the tooth
some bird that is ruthlessly slain i'm the
Spring is the bird the law protects.
This has not been questioned in many
courts and the discussions in the Leg
stature at the time the law was up
leave 20 room for doubt on this score.
Field lsrks and all song birds except
English sparrows) are also protected
ty this law.
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Hollldnr Excnrsion Tiekets.

One and one-third first class fare, via
Norfolk d Western Railway will be
sold to the public December p, ., q,
%, 80 81 and Jan. lst. Final limit
Jan. 4th 1904.
Upon presentation and surrender OF
certificate signed by Superintendent,
Principal OF President Of College or
School, Excursion tickets will be sold
TO students December 18th to 22nd,
final limit Jan. Sth 1904.
Additional Information upon applica-
ton to Agents Of Norfolk x Western
Railway. W. Is. Beyll,
G. p A
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where We All Quail.

Colonel" asked the beautiful grass
widow, have you ever really known
what It was to be frightened"
u should say have" replied the gal
liant warrior. AT the dentists office
the other day l could actually feel the
blood CONCEAL in my veins when he came
at me with his buzz SAW. Y. Her
aid
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FARMvILLE HERALD
rpInAY. pEcEMNER =. w.


Our Regular Advertise
ment Space we Desire
20 Wish You q Merry
Xmas and a Happy and
Prosperous New Year.
PALLET & PAULEIT,
Insurance chat lnsures.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

What is genius?" asked the man who
has liking for abstruse questions.
There is a difference Of opinion on
that question" answered Mr.. Sirius
Barker; some people think that genius
is an infinite capacity for taking pains;
others that It is the ability 70 get on
without doing any work worth mem
tioning. Washing Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

"Are you sure, Mr.. SpoonRore, she
asked him, after a moments pause, 1t
isn't my $4,000 legacy, instead Of me,
that attracts your"
Il am, Miss Higgsworthy," he an
swered, with strong feeling. Il thought
It was ten times as much as that!"-
Chicago Tribune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

NO" said Woody, Il don't see Wise
man at all any more. He has dropped
out Of our social set"
"He tells a different story" remarked
SinnicksOn.
'Indeed?"
Eyes; he claims he climbed OUT
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

Those who viii persist In closing their
ears against the continual recommends
ton Of DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will have long and Bit
ter fght with their troubles If nor en-
ded earlier bY fatal termination. Read
what T.. r Beall. of Beall, Miss, has to
say:"Lastfall my wife had every symp-
tom Of consumption. She took DR..
Kings New Discovery after everything
else had failed. Improvement came at
once and four bottles entirely cured
herr Guaranteed by White and Co,
Druggists Price soc, and Sl.00 Trial
bottles free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-12-25

There will be a few vacancies in the
rooms Of the Blackstone Institute after
the holidays. All parents desiring to
enter their daughters should apply at
once.
-Four scholarships, giving free tut
ton. will be awarded to applicants who
are properly qualified.
For catalogue and all other informa-
ton, apply to
REV. JAMES CANNON, JR.
Blackstone, Va.
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Extremely Cynical.

Wasn't that a dreadful scandal"
YES" answered Miss Cayenne.
Il understand the people concerned
are almost heartbroken."
That's true. II was a dreadful humil-
iation to them to find they didn't have
enough influence to keep It out Of the
"-Washington Star.
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Say. pa" queried little Johnny Bum
pernieltle, whats a test case?"
"a test case. my son." answered the
wise parent, "is a case brought up in
court 10 decide whether there is enough
In It TO justify the lawyers in working
up similar cases. Cincinnati Enquirer.
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A. she'd Have Them Do.

He-Whatever else may be said OF
Miss Passay, she certainly is good and
charitable.
She-Yes?
He-Yes; her motto seems to be TO
do unto all men as you would have them
do unto you"
She-Oh, come nowl She doesn't real
" kiss them, does she?-Philadelphia
Press.
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Ntttt tE sEE-EEli-F ~


Following the custom which has ob-
famed with nearly an weekly newspa-
,ers for years, there viii be one weeks
,ssnite from work given AN connected
with the Herald. Therefore, no pa
,sr will issue from this office next
week. and we wish all a happy Christ
mas and prosperous New Year
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SubbubS-I bought some chickens
yesterday and started a poultry yard,
and early this morning there were two
colored men hanging around my place.
Col South-Yo' don't say, sub? And
do 20 really hang 'em up hyar merely
70 stealin chickens? - Philadelphia
Press
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nnndsone BabY GIren Away.

For every cash dollar spent in our
store one guess is allowed at the num-
her of candy tablets contained in a
bap The one guessing the nearest
will be presented with one OF the
handsOmest and cOstliest dolls ever
shown in Farmville. II II. HUNT
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j. .CorCIl
Head About 10 Burst from Severe
Bilious Attach.

4 had severe bilious attack and
leit Ike my head was about 90 burst
Mhen l got hold of o. free sample of
Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tab
iets. ! took q dose Of them after sup
per and the next day felt like a new
man and have been ceiling happy ever
since, says Mr.. W. Smith, of JuliH,
le&as. For billiousncss. stomach
troubles and constipation these Tab
iiets have no equal. Price % cents
for sale boy The Winston Drug Co.
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His Greatest Need.

seryant-There's a beggar at the door,
sir.
Goodart-Well, see that he gets what
he Is most In need Of, and
Servant-Do you mean that I'm to
make him use your bathroom, sir?-
Philadelphia Press.
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The bashful lover drew his breath
And made an effort grand;
Il wish ] were the glove" he cried,
That rests upon your handI
She blushed a trine, and replied,
Il must admire your taste,
But I would rather that you were,
The belt around my waist"
N Y. Times.