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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20
Prospect Pickings.
Prospect, Va, May Il, 1870

Prospect, va May 10 i""t'
Mr.. A. G.. Allen opened the sum-
mer season with a dance. The young
people gathered at his home at an
early hour and scarcely gave the must
clans time to tune their instruments
before they were tripping on the
light fantastic toe" There was a jolly
though small crowd present, but each
one enjoyed every inch Of the highly
polished floor and especially Mr.. }. r.
Allen. in whose honor the dance was
given. as he rarely has an opportunity
ofsuch frivolity in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Refreshments were served and at a
late hour the party dispersed, each
hoping for a repetition Of this dance at
an early date.
The Hixburg community entertain
ed a large crowd last Friday night
with the play, "Spinster's Return
1t was very enjoyable, but we hope the
young men Of that neighDorhOod VIII
cause many smiles on those dolefuI
faces.
We are glad to say that Mr.. William
Gardens condition is more favorable.
Miss Morgie Crawley's music class
will entertain the community with
musical Friday, May 9th. We hope
the parents will attend and note the
rapid progress Of the pupils.
Mrs. w H. Walden and Master
Jimmie Lewis left for Richmond today
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AnnInnt nnmnn Stoves.

The form Of some Of the old Roman
stoves that have been unearthed sug-
gests. that. as to-day, fuel In southern
italy was scarce. They we're designedt to
serve several different purposes at one
time. For instance, n resembled a
miniature castle. Il was square, with a
small tower at each corner. The top was
too,hed like the battlements OF an old
fortress. The whole served as a brazier
10 heat the apartments for roasting meat
and for heating water. An iron pan IN
the center contained the glowing char
coal. This was surrounded on all sides
by a hollow chamber for water, with a
capacity Of about six gallons, which was
filed by raising a hinged lid in the top
OF any one Of the towers. The water
was drawn off by means OF a tap. which
resembled the modern appliances en-
ployed for the same purpose. The spits
for roasting the meat we're placed across
from tower 20 tower. At the front and
back we're pairs Of handles for transport
ing The apparatus from one place to an
other. The houses Of the ancient Romans
we're innocent Of chimneys.
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MizdOn Mites.
MIZDON, PR. ED. Co. Va,
May Is, 1904.


Mr.. George Hunt left Monday even
ing for Mobile, Alabama, to attend the
General Assembly.
Miss Lizzie Biuford is visiting in the
n%eighborhoOd Of Adele this week.
Mr.. Tom Elan is very i'll in the home
Of Mr.. Ben Abbitt, near Darlington
Heights.
Mr.. Charlie Binford and family with
Miss Lizzie Binford and Mr.. Herman
Phillips attended the marriage Of Miss
Bessie Chiffon last week. Miss Bessie
has taught the Buffalo school for the
last three seasons, and while we wish
her all the happiness this life affords,
we will be sorry to miss her from our
midst another winter. She was an ex'
cellent teacher and a true friend.
Miss Addie Baker, who has been
visiting her niece, Mrs. e. o.. Harris,
returned to her home neal Venner last
Sunday.
Mr.. r. 4. Carter, and his son, James,
spent Monday in Farmyille.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins Wilkerson are
now living at Mr.. 1. o. Reynolds. We
Olive Branch people are glad to have
them with US again.
Misses May Cunningham and Mary
Elan visited at Mizdon last week.
On Tuesday, May the tenth, a num-
Der Of friends and relatives met at
"Green Hil,n the home Of Mr.. Char
man Chiffon to witLess the marriage
Of his daughter, Bessie, to Mr.. Leslie
7. Morriss. Promptly at five-thirty p.
m, all assembled in the parlor, which
was beautlfed by a lovely bridal arch
Of evergreen in the centre of the room,
and softly lighted by shaded lamps
AT the beginning Of the sweet strains
of Mendelsshon's wedding march, play
ed by Miss Ava Morris, sister of the
groom, the attendants entered the room
from opposite doors and fOrmeda semi
circle around the arch. Following
these were two little nieces Of the bride
Misses Ethel and Margie Binford, who
gracefully strewd flowers IN the path
way Of the bride and groom. The
bride entered with hersister, Miss Rissa
Chiffon, and the groom with his besI
man, Mr.. Elliott Cheathsm. Rev. Mr..
Elliott, pastor of the bride, spoke the
impressive words which made then
one.
The bride was beautifully attired IL
white and wore the bridal veil fasten
ed with lies-of-the-valley The brides
maids were also dressed in white.
Amid showers Of congratulations an(
good wishes, the bridal party left 70
the home Of the groom where a hand
some reception was given in thei
honor.
The popular young couple have III
best wishes of host Of friends for
long and happy life.
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To WreSile i'm FarmYille.

Interest is being taken in the wrest-
ling bout to take place in the Opera
House tonight, between Charles
Reinecke, champion middleweight
wrestler Of the South, and Frank Cole
man, Of Patterson, n. j.
Herman H.. West, sporting editor OF
the News Leader, will act as reiree.
Local men will act as master Of cere-
monies, time-keepers and ushers.
As the ladies Of Richmond, Washing
ton and other cities are taking great in
interest ia wrestling it is expected that
they will turn out to see the match be-
tween Reinecke and Coleman. Miss
Alice Roosevelt and her father, Presi-
dent Roosevelt, have seen the men
who are to meet on the mat in Farm
vile in wrestling contests. The Jlu
jityu style Of wrestling, which will be
explained at the match, will prove Of
great interest to the athletes IN thl'
section.
Reinecke won the title Of champion
ship Of the South 10y defeating JOE
Grant in Richmond. He is regarded
a. one Of the most clever wrestlers II
the country, while his opponent ha.
met such men as Tom Sharkey, Lee
Pardello, and Neromis, the Mexican
bull fighter.
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Mr.. Ed. Tucker has bought the old

Mr.. Ed. Tucker has bought the old
Miller homestead.
Before another issue Of the Herald,
the Farmville Democratic primary wilt
have come and gone. DO your duty on
that day and forever after hold your
peace. Let there be no suspicion Of
fraud among Farmville Democrats.
There will be none. Remember the
day, next Tuesday, the 9th.
MIR. Augusta Beckmann, formerly of
Dakota, but who now owns a farm
near Meherrin, was in town on Sunday
attending to some business matters.
He had time, however, to drop in at
the Herald office, and subscribe to the
home paper for one year, and in so doing
set good example to all those who have
come to make their home with US.
This is surest and quickest way Of be-
coming acclmated.
Circuit court was opened on last
Monday by Judge Hundley. The
docket is a small one and few cases Of
public interest. Litigation has gotten
TO be too much Of a luxury for peo-
pie In these later days, and yet the law
yers look fat, and fine and f%ourishing.
The next session Of the court will be-
gin in September, there being no term
Of the Court during the summer
months.
The Editor Of the Herald left on last
Sunday for st. Louis, where with other
Editors of Virginia papers, he will look
over the situation with reference to the
future gathering Of Virginia editors at
the same place. Ladies from Char
I%ottesville and elsewhere accompanied
the party, and Mrs. Fannie Berkeley
Humphreys went from this place.
The residence of Mr.. II. NJ. Wood, in
the west end, has been finished and is
now occupied. Mr.. Robson will build
on the adjoining lot. Mr.. VIM. Ian
caster and family are snugly settled in
their new home, and that whole square
is greatly improved. We are advised
that Nj. Jas. Lancaster will build on
the same square. There is already a
shade tree on his lot, the value Of which
would be hard to estimate.
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The Hamnden.SIdner Boys Sing.

As was announced in the last weeks
Herald, the singers Of the Hampden-
Sidney student body, sang at the even
ing hour Of worship at the Presbyterian
church on last Sunday week. Miss
Hale, of the Normal school, assisted IN
the singing, and together gave a de-
lightful and enjoyable song service.
The church was crowded well nigh
to its full capacity, and sermon and
song united in making the house OF
worship pleasant as well IS profitable.
The gates of our little city are al
WAYS wide open to the students Of
Hampden-Sidney and we would be
glad to welcome them oftener to oul
home and church circles.
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house Of MIR. John II. Allen on last
: aturday night, but did not succeed.
We are glad TO know that Mr.. John
r Alien hos found his horse which got
ont of the stable and raj of last Tues
day. When found il YVES near Burke
vile.
Farmers have more rain now than
they want. Very little corn has been
planted on the low grounds yet, and If
It continues TO rain, / don't know
when it ear be planted. Very few to-
bacco plants in this neighborhood that
are anything ike large enough to plant
though small ones are plentiful, there
will be a full crop planted by nearly
every one in this vicinity. Wheat
looks tolerably well, though rather
late. Oats are also very late. Very
few Of the fall sowing went through
the winter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20
Notice. Notice. NOiic

There will be a mass-meeting Of the
Democratic votersOf Randolph District,
Cumberland county, at the Town snip
courthouse near Browns church on
saturday, the 18th day Of May, 1904 at
II O'Clock a. m. TO elect two delegates
TO the Democratic State Convention
which meets in Richmond on the sth
of June 1874.
BY order Of district chairman.
b. W. l.. BLANrON,
District chairman.
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Overly Ogles.
the winter


OfNAAN fN a H
Miss Annie Grossclase is the guest Of
Miss Mary Morton.
Mr.. W. l.. Vaughan lost two very
fine cows last Saturday afternoon from
eating too much clover.
Mr.. Willie Farley planted a crop OF
tobacco last Friday. Mr.. c. E. Ken
nedy is deeply grieved over this, as he
is generally the first to plant.
Mr.. Rodophil Garrett was lost in
Doss Creek Slash last Sunday night on
his way home from Mr.. l.. K. Glenn's
and followed the twill o. the wisp" all
night.
Mrs. F. A. Johns and Miss Maude
Vaughan visited Mrs. G.. c. Farley
Monday.
Mr.. h. A. Johns made flying visit to
Crewe last Monday.
Miss Eddie Keeton will close her
school on Friday next and Will leave
on Monday for Jetersville where she
will be joined by her sister, Miss Alice
Keeton. Both will spend some time
with their uncle, Mr.. 7. McCraw.
Mr.. Clifford Vaughan, who has been
absent from home for more than two
years is now in Richmond, and will
soon visit relatives in Prince Edward
and Nottoway counties.
Mr.. Alvin Kennedy has returned
home from a visit to Norfolk.
Miss Leila Farley and Mr.. John Al
len spent Monday with Miss Emma
Kennedy.
Miss Maud Vaughan and Miss kee-
ton will spend Friday night with Mrs
+. II. Johns.
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Sanco Siftings.
SANCO VA, May II, 1904.

M NAss hlo9 80 A"Vf
There was alarge and attentive crowd
at the Minnie Oyerton Sunday School
last Sunday. Major A. r. sVenable's
talk was much enjoyed by all. His
subject being 1.-THE Prodigal Son."
Miss Marguerite Watkins has taken
Miss Jennie Yenable's place as teacher
Of the primary class Rev. w. J. Ship
man will preach for US next Sunday.
Come. We hope to have a large crowd.
Virginia Public school No. $ Farm
willie District closed last Saturday, May
IA. Miss Carrie V. Hix will start for
her home some time this week. We
wish her a pleasant [ ae this sum
mer, also that we may have herin our
midst again next fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Stokes and
daughter, Miss Sallie, Mr.. and Mrs.
Colin Stokes, visited at Mrs. Col. Hen
nv Stokes last Sunday evening.
Miss Ercelle Overton, Of Farmyille
spent Saturday and Sunday with the
Misses Foster.
We are glad to report Mis-. Alfred
Barber IS being able to be out agar
after being %indisposed so long.
Miss Bessie Stuart, Of Cumberland
is spending some time with Miss Ge.
neva Barber.
Miss Nellie Barber spent last Sunda,
at her brothers, Mr.. Alfred Barber.
Mr.. W. H. Morton is the only n o
our neighbors who has planted any to
bacco. Some haven't plants ready
and Others haven't their land prepared
but am sure the nice rain we have hat
today will make them all hurry.
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MI. Leigh Musings.
Mt. Leigh, Va, May II, 1904.

Mt. Leigh, va May 10 lVOf'
Miss Martha Elliott, Of Reardon, Is
the charming guest Of Miss Far lie
Mrs d. Walton and fan 'ly, Of Fam
vile, were the guests Of their aunt
Mrs. r.. b. Wilson, Sunday.
Miss Margaret Smithson wa at MI.
Jas. l.. Clark's Sunday night and Mon
day.
Mr.. Olney Smell, Of Hampden-Sid-
ney, was at Mr.. Jno. w. Fosters Satur'
day night and Sunday.
Mr.. Winston Clark spent Sunday
with his grand parents at Travis.
Miss Annie Bruce is visiting her I'M
Gle, Mr.. jim Wooton near Jennings
Ordinary.
We are glad TO report N'-s Witt Eos
ter ss improving, and we hope to soon
see her out again.
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The Circus in Town,

The Sun Brothers Circus was with
us on last Monday. Next time let
them select Saturday, as it is inconven-
lent to begin the week with a show.
The crowd was wanting, the street pa
rade rather tame and the show itself
disappointing.
Still a show now and then seems to
be kind Of a necessity, and so long as
the people want them they will be sure
to come. We would rather pillow a
mule in the low grounds on a hot sum-
mer's day than do the work Of the aver
age circus man. They all look tired
and miserable. Men who make others
laugh rarely laugh themselves.
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Cure For Piles.

OF had a bad case of piles says q.
r.. Carter. of Atlanta, Ga, "and con-
suited % physician who advised me to
try % box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. ] purchased a box and was en-
tirely cured. To IS splendid for piles,
giving relic. instantly, and / heartily
recommend 30 TO all sufferers. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye is unequal
oil for it's healing qualities. Eczema
aud other skin diseases, also sores. cuts
burns and wounds of every kind are
quickly cured by f.. Sold by The Win
ston Drug Co.
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Preaching aud Confirmation Services.

Bishop Randolph was at Johns
Memorial church on last Monday even
ing where he delivered an able and IN
structive sermon to a large audience
and administered the rite Of coniirma-
ton to a class Of eight persons, six OF
whom were students Of the Normal
school.
The people Of Farmville, regardless
Of UNCONVENTIONAL lines always hear
this great preacher and good man glad
ly. and on this occasion listened with
unhagging interest while he discussed
the important and to many, mysterious
subject Of conscience.
Reach the conscience and you reach
the man, whether as individual or as
gathered in communities.
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Roll of Honor.

Farmville Graded and High School
for the week ending May l3:
High School: Ellen Smith, Irving
Armstrong.
GRADES:
Z. Annie Bidgood, Eunice Mingo'
Carrie Bliss, Richard Johnson, john
son WoottOn.
6. Lena Gillian, Germania Wingo'
Thomas Lyon, Lawrence Smith.
5. Lillian Rice, Martha O%verton.
4. Gertrude Gillian, Susie Lyon.
3. Howard Lyon, Vioala Wingo.
3. Everett WilkersOn.
l. Eddie Lancaster, Willie Waugh
Smith. Watt Wilkerson, Guy Lancas-
ter.
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and cured with two applications OF Dixie
Nerve and Bone Liniment. II will cure you.
Owens a Minor Drug Co.,
Richmond, Virginia.
Gentlemen.-I have been using your Nerve
and Bone Liniment on my back and nnd 10
acts Ike charm. For eight days 4 had
been on my back and could not move and
AFTER two applications 1 I'M now out and TO
business.
Very truly yours,
r.. &. OGBURN, North View, va.
Sold by White & Co. and Winston Drug Co
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Felden Facts.
Felden, Va, May II, 100

Felden, Va, May IL, 1904.
Miss Gertie Moore went to Lynch
burg yesterday where she has accepted
a position with a lady to sew.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. McCraw spentlast
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
John b. Allen.
Mr.. Dabney Lee, Of Lynchburg, who
has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. &. ID.
Ransom, expects to leave to-day.
Mrs. Emily Moore is visiting at Me-
herTin.
Little Miss Kathleen Allen will leave
for Kentucky tomorrow ODE with her
parents.
Some one tried t. break in the store
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

The special committee, appointed by
the legislature u examine and make
report Of that body when it meets again,
as to the best location for the new Nor
mai for girls in the ste, began It's
work on last Monday at Newport News,
and will spend two weeks in visiting
different sections Of the State.
Our one regret is that there are not
two Farmville's in Virginia, so that
both sites might be ideal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Cats in Japan almost universally
have short tails, and II a cat does come
into the world with a lengthy oaudal
a~ppendage It is usually chopped OF,
for the Japs Stect a likeness 10 snakes
IN the long tail and cannot endure It.
The japanese cat has the usual num-
Der of bones in It's tail, but they are
not developed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20
List Your Lands.

There is unusual inquiry concerning
the lands Of this section Of Virginia. II
you wish 10 sell a portion or all Of your
holdings ofsuch property you would do
well TO let the fact be known. List
such property with US, and we will do
the advertising. No sale, no cost.
FaTmville Farm Agency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Small Farm Near Farmyille For Sale
We can sell you a farm Of 100 acres
with good dwelling and other necessa-
nv outbuIldings, within three miles OF
Farmville at reasonable figures.
Farmvilie Farm Agency.
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not bee cured boy Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j.. CHENEY q CO.. Props,
Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known +.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, ana be-
lieve hiII perfectly honorable In an
business transactions and financially
able 90 carry out any obligations made
hy their firm.
WEST & TRUAY, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo. o. WALDINO, kINNAN q
MARVIN. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
d.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Price
7jc. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills a the best.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

Only white Democrats whose names
onnesr ON tue Farmville corporation
registntion books, and who will be
eiigible 90 vote at the regular election
i'm .June. will be deemed eligible to vote
i'm the primary next Tuesday
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

We can sell five hundred acres Of
good Buckingham land well wooded
and watered, convenient to railroad n
good neighborhood, but without build
ings, for $500 per acre.
FARMvILLE FARM AGENCY.
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An Honest Confession.

Hortenss-Do you really think I'm
different from other women2
Algernon-I hope so, my dear. All the
others refused me.-Town Topics.
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/, Fa1myiIle Behind the Times!

Editor Heraid:-Will you permit a
few remarks upon a very important
subiect2 is the old eyer-new ques-
tiOn-education
Farmyille Is making an effort to
have well.paYed streets. What is she
doing that an educated citizenship
may walk these streets end continue
her policy Of progress? She is dispen-
sing liquor with care under law that
crime may be reduced. What proyis-
ion has she made for dispensing true
knowledge, that men may desire to be
orderly and law-abiding?
She hopes to perfect the electric
light system that the town may be
more beautiful and light more con-
venient. What is she doing to en-
tighten the minds Of the boys and girls,
that the homes may be more beautiful
and more enjoyable for intelligent men
and women? Is there a town in the
state with ,OOO inhabitants that has
nota free High School? Farmville has
not. And in the coming political con
test. We hear nothing Of education.
Than a free High School, there can be
no greater |iuducement to men to make
Farmville their home. The strongest
security for a growing, a progressing
Farmville is an educated citizenship
Greater advantages than most towns.
Farmyille has for her girls. But whai
is she doing for the boys? Some car
20 to college; some can go to Other
high schools; some can pay the fee
But what will become Of those boys
who cannot do any M Of these? We
must think Of them. They are here
The spirit Of the times demands tina.
they shall be educated. The future o
Farmville has a claim on this genera
ton. viii the intelligent citizens be
silent. and let such conditions continue
Will some one who knows tell wha
the town is doing towards providing 4
free high school for her youth?
Education.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

For Sale:-One excellent two seated
surry for sale cheap. Good a. new.
Apply 10 &. Il. Chappell.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-05-20

The family medicine in thousands OF
homes for 50 years-Dr. TEACHERS Liver
and Blood Syrup.
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NOTICE.

All parties indebted to or having. nc.
counts against the estate OF Col. X. A. o
or, decd, will please present same TOT settl
T.. n. BOOKER, Admir-.