davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
MUST BELIEVE 1T.
When welI.knOwn FarmYiIIe People
tell it Plainly.

When public endorsement is mad,
by a representative citizen OF Farmvillt
the proof is positive. You must believe
It. Read this testimony. Every back.
ache sufferer, every man woman OF
child with any kidney trouble will find
profit in the reading.
J. Il. Noel, Justice Of the peace and
retired business man, who lives on
Main street, says: II had kidney
trouble for four or five years, periodic
ally after hard work or following cold
or exposure. suffered from soreness
and aching just across the kidneys.
The kidney secretions became irregular
more noticeably IS night, took sever.
al remedies that came 10 my notice but
got no better until Doan's Kidney Pills
attracted my attention. / wanted to
try them just as had tried everything
else and went to II. g. Crute's drug
store and got box. | knew after
dose or two that they were doing me
good and | continued the treatment.
In short time my backache left me
and the kidney secretions became nat
ural. / know Of others who have used
this remedy with the same good results,
and | have recommended DOan's Kid
ney Pills to several of my friends. You
can refer to me and l will convince
any sufferer that the pills act just as
represe lted."
For sale by all dealers; price so cents.
Foster-Mi Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the y. s.
Remember the ame-DOanis-aud
take no substitute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
In The GOOD Old Times.


Not until February Of 1912 did the
people Of Kentucky know that Madison
was elected President In the previous
November.
In 1894 one Of the leading railroads
Of the United States printed on Its
timetable: "The locomotive will leave
the depot every day at 10 o'clock il the
weather is fair"
The first typewriter was received by
the public with suspicion. 1t seemed
subYerslve Of existing conditions. A
reporter who took one into courtroom
first proved its real worth.
In England, some centuries ago, II
an ordinary workman, without permits
sion, moved from one parish to anoth-
er in search Of work or better wages, he
was branded with a hot iron.
When Benjamin Franklin first
thought Of starting a newspaper in
Philadelphia many Of his friends adj
vised against it, because there was a
paper published in Boston. Some Of
them doubted that the country would
be able to support two newspapers.
One hundred years ago the fastest
land travel In the world was on the
Great North Road, In England, after it
had been put in its best condition.
There the York mail coach tore along
at the rate Of 80 miles day, and many
persons confidently predicted Divine
vengeance on such unseemly haste.
When Thomas Jefferson was elected
President OF the United States, on Feb
ruary IS, 1901, after one Of the most
exciting political campaigns in our
history, the gratifying news did not
reach the successful candidate for as
many days as it now takes hours to
transmit the result Of a Presidential
election to the whole civilized world.
When, in 1909, Richard Trevithick
uttered the following words there were
many who considered him an insane,
dangerous person; 1.-THE present gener-
attain will use canals, the next will
prefer railroads with horses, but their
more enlightened successors will EN-
ploy steam carriages on railways as the
perfection Of the art Of conveyance.
When Benjaman Franklin first took
the coach from Philadelphia to New
York he spent four days on the jour-
ney. He tells US that as the old driver
logged along, be spent bis time knit
ting stockings. Two stage coaches
and eight horses sufficed for all the
commerce that was carried on between
Boston and New York, and In winter
the journey occupied week.
Napoleon, at the height Of his power
could not command our everyday con-
yeniences, such as steam heat, running
water, bath and sanitary plumbing,
gas, electric light, railroads, steam
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Eureka Mills Events .
Eureka Mills, Va, Dec. 8, 'O4.

EuIeka mlllsi va Dec. D, VI.
The home Of Mr.. NJ. Dance Spencer
was the scene yesterday of quiet mar.
rage, when his sister, Miss Birdie,
was led to the altar by Mr.. Joseph
Carson. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. l.. Franklin, brother-ln-law
Of the bride. The bride is the daugh-
ter Of the late John Douglas Spencer;
the groom being a son Of Rev. Mr..
Carson, Of Tennessee.
Messrs. John d. Shepperson, G. w.
Berkeley, w. d. Rice, j. f. Morton, NJ.
+. McGehee and Lee w. Morton re-
presented the county in the Tobacco
Growers Association, which met in
Farmvlle on the 2nd instant.
Mr.. II. b. Sherman, Of Indiana,
assistant organizer Of the American So
ciety Of Equity, will address the farm
ers Of this county at Charlotte Court
house on the Goth instant.
Miss Evelyn Osborne and Mr.. Beas.
ley will be married tomorrow.
This is good "hog and harmony
weather, and many are the squeals that
are floating out on the early morning
breezes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09

Miss Annie Jamison is visiting Miss
Bessie Martin.
Mrs w. P. venable went to Heuder-
son, n. c., Wednesday on business
trip.
The Normal girls are all rejoicing
over the Twelve days holiday they will
haye Nmas.
Miss Emens, the teacher Of writing
who spent month here, left last week
for Richmond.
Mrs. X. }. Carter, Of Prospect, spent
several days in town with her sister,
Mrs. Booker Cunningham.
Miss Mary Mum who has been visit.
ing in Norfolk since July, returned last
week to spend the winter with Mrs.
Hank.
Mrs. Rosa Gray, from North Caro-
lima, who used to reside here, is spend
ing some time with Mrs. w. G.. Ven
able.
The rainy spell has retarded the
work Of paving Main street, and it will
be after Xmas, when it will be complet-
ed.
Miss Alliene Hicks, Of North Caro-
lima, little niece Of Miss Minor, is stay
ing with her until Xmas attending the
kindergarten.
Monday morning, when the sun
shone against the icy covering of tree
and shrub no more beautiful sight was
ever witnessed.
At the Baptist church Wednesday
night, twenty-three protesting Chris
tians were baptized and united their
names upon church rolls
The Telephone Board i'm central and |
the lines will within the next ten days
be in first class condition and % good
service guaranteed as any where in the
state.
The supervisors annual inspection Of
the poor house was made Yesterday,
and Of course the customary old Viz
ginia dinner enjoyed by those who
were so fortunate as to be there.
We are glad to report marked i'm
prOvement in the condition Of Mr.. Jno.
r. Martin, who was recently operated
On by DR.. George T. Vaughan, Of Wash.
ngton, d. G. The doctor thinks she
will soon be entirely well Of her trouble
The Baby Column in the forthcom-
ng Trade Edition Of the Herald will
special attention. Not only
mothers but all those interested in the
uture Of the country are interested in
be babies Of the country.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Anneal 10 Business Men.

To the Commission Merchants and
Business Men Of Farmville.
Gentlemen: While vigorous effort
Is being made by the tobacco growers
Of this and adjoining counties to induce
the planters generally to hold their to-
bacco for fair prices, and inasmuch as
we believe il is for the best interest OF
the whole community, merchants,
lawyers and doctors alike, and all
Others directly or indirectly dependent
upon the patronage Of the farmer: there
fore we respectfully request that your
influence be used as far as possible with
your patrons and farmers generally to
get them to hold their tobacco until
prices are satisfactory to the majority
Of the intelligent planters.
We assure you this is no scheme to
tear down any mans business, but it
is a plea for your help in the better
ment Of that mass Of humanity upon
whose toll the business thrift Of the
world depends.
Inspired with that public spirit
which has the welfare Of all our people
in view. and with the highest motives
we kindly solicit your aid in this mat
ter.
FARMER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Electric Light Improvements.

The question ofimproving the towns
electric light service was settled last
Monday in an election which had been
duly authorized by the council. Not
great deal Of interest was taken In
the election, and only 80 votes were
cast. OF that number one was thrown
out and IS counted. or the latter mum.
Der 81 were in favoriof issuing $4,000
OF bonds for the light plant, and seven
against, making it almost unanimous
for the enlargement Of the present in
adequate facilities.
There should be no backward step in
our municipal affairs, and now let's
look to our wslkwsys, which in some
parts Of the town are inexcusably bad.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Darlington Heights Dots.
Darlington Heights. Va. !
Dec. @, 1904. (


Dec. @, 1904.
Monday dressed our country with a
beautiful jewelled spread. Many Of the
schools were closed.
Mrs. Theo. Carter. in attempting to
go into the yard, slipped on the steps
and fell to the ground. Her back was
badly hurt, but we hope not seriously.
She can sit up just little.
Messrs. Hampstead and Burnside
left for their Ohio home on last Sun
day. Our little friend, Theo. Carter,
Jr., went with them back to try his
fortune in a more colder cline. He
will be very much missed from the
neighborhood, and especially at his
home.
We wish him mulch success in his
new home.
Miss Maude Carter has been on
visit Of several days to her sisters in
Lynchburg. She returned Monday re-
porting delightful time.
Mrs. Elmer Gillian and little son:
Ruthard, were the pleasant guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Elliott Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Singleton has been on
the sick list for several days.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09

boats, the telegraph, theItelepbone, tn
phonograph, daily newspapers, maya
zines, and thousand other blessings
which are now part Of the daily neces-
stiles Of even manual laborers.
When the first two tons Of anthra-
cite coal were brought into Philadel.
phia, In 1903, the good people Of that
city, 80 the records state, "tried to burn
the stuff; but at length, Disguised, they
broke it up and made walk of
it," Fourteen years later, Col. George
Shoemaker sold eight or ten wagon
loads Of II In the same city, but war.
rants were soon issued for his arrest for
taking money under false pretenses.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09

Pugilists are generally at loggerhe ads
In spite Of the fact that they are hand
In glove with each other.
Charity may cover a multitude of
sins, but a lot more will spring up.
Does the young father who wheels
baby coach feel that he is In the push {?
The hands OF clock are always in
front, yet they may be behind time.
Many a man has won q girls hand.
only to find that he hasn't won her
heart.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Beware Of Continents for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney
d Co, Toledo, o., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally and
made in Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Cheney
& Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, Price 75c per bot
tie.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Home Circle ConrtesIes.

Editor Hcrdld: / have been busy Of
late going from place to place, and
home to home. Much have seen and
heard has been pleasant, but one thing
which has been forced upon me has
given anything but pleasure. To IL
lustrate what / have i'm mind / am
going to describe on household Of the
every day life Of which am we'll ac-
quainted.
A widow presided over its internal
affairs and in the discharge Of her du-
ties was assisted by two daughters.
Two stalwart sons did the work Of the
farm and did it well, but never enter
ed the home with a smile or had a
word Of cheer for its inmates. Good
morning nor good evening were never
spoken and just as soon as supper was
swallowed they hurried to the village
store to spend the rest Of the evening.
When asked to be helped to a dish at
the table harsh yes OF no was draWied
out Instead Of leaving the easy chair
to shut the door they would yell out,
"shut that door, Instead Of going
out to bring in more wood, they would
holler out, "the fire needs attention"
| would rather live with savages in a
dirt hut than be member Of such fam
lily circle. The boy who isn't polite to
mother nor pleasant with his sisters
isn't worth the love Of any worthy
woman. Better, far better live and
die an old maid than become the slave
Of brute.
| would rather suffer In the cold
THAI sit by the fire with hog. A life
without home courtesies isn't worth
living.
O-G.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09

People hardly eyer have bad enough
tempers to get in rage with the ones
that deserve it-themselves.
ia man can't loose his money at
the race track or In the stock market,
he can always have recourse to mar
rage.
Just think Of Solomon with all his
wives trying to keep track Of his vari-
GUS anniversaries.
Newly acquired wealth causes the
average woman TO be near-sighted-
when she meets her old friends.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Ass
StOddert Snap Shots.
StOddert. Va. Dec &. l9C

Stoddert, Va, Dec. 5, 1904.
Farmers were busy ali day Saturday
trying to strike tobacco. Some OF them
said they would strike Sunday, rather
than miss the season. Prices have
advanced in the market as those who
tried Fsrmville market the past week
were much pleased.
Rev. John Davis spent Saturday
night in the home Of Mrs. DR.. J. NJ.
Blanton.
Misses Vivian Boisseau and Jennette
Swoope also Mr.. Ben Baldwin, Of
Fsrmville, we're the guests Of Mrs. J.
l.. Swoope recently.
Mr.. Sam Hughes, Of Rice, spent Sat
urday with his brother, Mr.. E. b.
Hughes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Notice TO Farmers.

There will be a called meeting Of the
Tobacco Growers Association Of Prince
Edward County in Farmville at the
Court House on Saturday December
18th, at II o'clock A. NJ.
Every planter, who is interested in
the success of his own business and
wishes TO take part in the rapid de-
velOpement Of the Agricultural inter-
ests Of his county, and who has any Of
the real pride and sense Of indepeD-
dence characteristic Of the Southern
people, is earnestly requested TO be
present.
While so per cent Of the planters Of
Kentucky and many Of Tennessee
united on vital question, and are re-
solved 20 hold their product for a fair
price, shall we remain indifferent and
refuse TO help them and ourselves q?
While the vultures Of modern civiliza-
Ton, trusts and mOnOpOlies, threaten
US with humiliation, shall we surren-
DER without a struggle2 God forbid;
rather let us die game.
While we face the financial giants Of
OF the world who have robbed US Of the
fruits Of honest toll, while we are con-
fronted by conditions which demOralize
US and our children, lock the doors on
American ambition, throttle genius
and inspiration. lower the standard Of
manhood aud seek TO destroy the last
Vestige Of Independence In the back
bone and sinew Of this c0untry:-shall
We close our eyes and fold our arms,
give up and yet hope for the glorious
Millennium 90 come
TO be, or not TO be, that is the ques-
tom
Whether Ills nobler in the mind, to
suffer
The sings and arrows Of outrageous
torture;
Or 10 take up arms against sea Of
trouble,
And by opposing, end them ? "
All planters from adjoining counties
are urged TO attend this meeting, as
40 much depends upon the general CO.
operation Of all our people.
by order Of the President,
JNO. &. HAMLET, Secty.
Dodging work keeps many a fellow
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
An ImnresslYe Service.

Editor Herald; l attended morning
service at Methodist church on TIE
Eastern Shore Of Virginia on last Sun
day. The incoming minister for the
new Conference year and the outgoing
were both present and took part in the
service. don't know that this often
happens, but now that / have witness
ed it l think 1t should often happen II
it should not indeed become the estsb-
lished order Of the church. The well
come given the one and God bless you
the other met and mingled In happy
unison. was particularly impressed
with the remarks Of the retiring
preacher. Among other things he
said and with suppressed feeling and
tenderness: 81 hope you will not forget
your old minister, but that you will
continue to love and pray for him, but
II you find there is not room enough in
your heart Of love for both Of us, dis
miss me, forget me, and give all your
love to the brother who comes to take
up the WORK where | let 1t fall from
my hands" Wasn't that grandly and
nobly unselfsh 1t 80 impressed me
rs l believed then and as believe now,
that he was IN dead earnest.
At the close Of the service the old
pastor presented the new one to the
people, not forgetting to introduce the
wife too. l regret that this may be
unusual but l really believe that II is
he way to go and come.
ERnM Tile PEW
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09

The dentist can draw teeth without
being much Of an artist.
When a man stands on his dignity
he ought to be we'll heeed.
The man who pays his debts isn't
the one who borrows trouble.
Ifa woman had mind it wouldn't
be Of any use to her because it is not a
thing she could wear.
It's awful tiresome to have to be as
bad as you feel you ought, to live up to
your reputation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
A "Smart Duck.O

Editor Herdld'-I have been hearing
Of the "smart duck" all my life and
now have run into a flock Of them.
On the opposite shore Of an arm Of the
Atlantic upon which ] am now resting
there is a club house which has been
built for the entertainment Of duck
hunters, especially the rich sportsmen
from the Northern cities. The owner
In order to make 1t more attractive has
actually trained flock Of live ducks TO
play the decoy act They are taken to
the hunting grounds in the boats with
the hunters and then placed in the
water, while the gunners hide in the
blinds. And when once In the water
they begin a furious Topping and
quacking which attracts the at
tention Of the wild variety who
begin to play about the noisy center,
curious to know the cause 1t may be
Any how they respond to the call, and
with many Of them II is the last call
While the shooting goes on rapidly
the decoy ducks continue on duty ut
terly careless Of what's going on, and
when the sportsmen tire Of the sport
and are ready to return to the club
house, the decOys are taken on board
and return with them to be held in
readiness for the next outing. This
was all new to me and interesting as
new. have seen the trained horse,
and pig and trick mule, but this is my
first experience with live decoy.
But most Of us have much to learn,
and 1 am keeping my eyes and ears
wide open as go from place to place.
OUTING.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09

NHWNH NNE"H
Felden, Va, Dec. 5,

feldeni VA Dec. D, lyO4.
On account Of the bad weather there
was no preaching at Lanes Chapel on
last Sunday.
Mr.. John b. Allen and family moved
to Mecklenburg county last week.
Their many friends were sorry to have
them leave.
Mrs. Bowen Watts aud little dsught-
er and Mrs. William Painter are visit
ing relatives and friends in the neigh
borhood.
Mrs. John r. Allen is spending this
week at home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
A Few Years Ago.

A few years ago there was only one
BARRIERS chair in Farmyille. Now
there are nine. A few years ago a pro-
fessional boot black was not known In
Farmville. Now their name Is legion.
A few years ago and most Of the people
Of Farmville drank water from wells.
Now most Of us drink spring water.
A few years ago and we couldn't whis-
per to the neighbor across the street
Now we can.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
FARMER.
Sure

For more than one hundred years
many Of the companies represented by
us have stood the test Of frequent con-
flagrations. They have been tried by
fire, yet with unimpaired strength con-
tinue to furnish absolute indemnity to
their policy holders. That's insurance
that insures.
PAULETT & GARLAND,
5. W. Paulett, Jr.,
Jos. +. Garland
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money If
PAzO OINTMENT fails 20 cure any case,
no matter OF how long standing, in g
TO Il days. First application gives
ease and rest. soc. If your druggist
hasn't il send SOC in stamps and 1t will
be forwarded post paid by Paris Medi-
zine Co st Louis. Mo.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
One good gift deserves another.

One good gift deserves another.
Presents speak louder than words.
A friend indeed is a friend at Xmas
The proof Of the Christmas Is in the
eating.
A man is known by the Xmas he
keeps.
A present is not without honor save
in your own family.
A little Xmas now.and then is relish
ed by the wisest men.
Take care Of the holly and the mistle
toe will take care OF itself-Saturdsy
Evening Post.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
In The Home.

An English merchant who has
adopted American methods Of adver-
Using says: Ninety per cent Of the
wants arise or are discussed in the
home, and lucky is the merchant
whose messenger, in the shape Of a
smart newspaper advertisement, is there
% welcome the arrival Of the wants.n
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Roll Of Honor in the FarmyilIe High
School
5or the week ending Dec. 8. 1901.

For the week ending Dec 3, 1904.
High School-Nellie Smith, George
Richardson, Burnley r. Elan, Richard
Johnson.
GRADES.
s. Thomas Lyon, Lawrence Smith
:. Germania WingO
s. Frank WOmsck. Eugene Richard
son, Buckner Ashby.
5 Emmett Webster
4. Archer Gillian, Travis Chick,
Judson Robinson Viola Wingo, MYrts
Skinner.
3. Clara Skinner.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
NeM Dinlng Car Serrlce.

The Seaboard Air Line has inaugu-
rated cafe car service on their trains
No. "a, leaving Richmond Gas A.
NJ, and No. 81 arriving Richmond
$50 p. NJ, between Washington and
Richmond, daily. Best Of service
maintained For full and complete
information in regard to any of the
above special notices, call on or write
to
II. 5. Leard,
District Passenger Agent,
w. NJ. Taylor,
City Ticket Agent,
$50 East Main Street,
Richmond, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
Millbank Va, Dec. ard, 1904.

Millbank Va, Dec. 8rd, 1904.
The meeting OF the Tobacco Growers
Association Of Prince Edward is called
to meet in Farmville on December 18th
at II O'Clock. All farmers are urgently
invited to attend as important matters
are to be considered. Election Of Of
ficers will also take place.
JOHN r. MORTON,
President.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
FarmrIIle Telephone COMPANY.

Please add the following new SUBJ
scribers to your list
J. G. King, Residence IS
Rev. Mcfarland. Residence 80
r. A. Bartlett, Meat Market 81
b. l.. Digger, Residence l26
JNO. r. MARTIN, Supt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-09
La Grippe Cough

cured with DR.. navids Cough Syrup OF pure
pine. Tar, HorehOund and " nd Cherry. Best
on earth FOR coughs colds. cramp. cOnsump-
lion Bronchitis and all throat and lung trOu-
bles. Large bottle ~ cents at White x Co.
and Winston Drug Co.