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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

The store house and contents at
Overly, belonging to T. w. Vaughan
were destroyed by fire Sunday night
The origin Of the fire is not known, but
as no one slept in the house it is be-
lieved that rats with matches caused it,.
Mr.. Vaughan estimates his loss at
$3.50 81 with but 81 $50 Of insurance.
Messrs. Paulett d PauIett carried the
insurance.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Opera House.

Friday, March 18th, "Mr. Bob" a
comedy in acts will be presented by
the Normal School Dramatic Club, be-
sides the play itself there will be drills
and special music. II you want to
have a good time come Two hours Of
fun and laughter A present will be
presented at the end Of the play to any
one who is able to keep straight face
even five minutes after the curtain
rises. See adv.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

The man who gives your hand a
cordial shake either has "a fun heart or
an empty purse.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Any child can take Little Early
Risers with perfect safety. They are
harmless, never grippe or sicken, and
yet they are so certain In results that
robust constitutions requiring drastic
means are never disappointed. They
cannot fail to perform their mission
and every one who uses DeWitts Lit
Tie Early Eisers prefer them TO all
other pills They cure biliousness.
Sold by the Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
"MR. BOB" AT OPERA HOUSE
TONIGHT.
An Anneal.
Very Respectfully
JAMES +. EPEs.

Editor Heraid:-I hope Capt. E.
Scott Martin will Withdraw his resigna-
ton a. Captain ofour Guard. The Com
pany is Of inestimable value to- our COM
munity and Capt. Martin is altogether
the best equipped to command it, Let
him, though at a sacrifice, continue to
give vitality to an association which
we can not afford TO let die
HrrrrG
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
.ySsessf3SA
Darlington HEIGHTS Dots.
Darlington Heights. Va,
March 8, 1904.

March o, 1904.
On Friday evening, March the fourth,
Miss Mamie Hunt entertained a few
friends in honor Of her charming guest,
Miss Mary Lizzie Anderson, Of Put
neys.
The first part Of the evening was
spent in playing Progressive Finch"
after which the prize for good playing
was awarded to Miss Anderson and
the Booty" prize to Miss Cunning
ham. In leap year fashion the young
ladies chose their partners and escorted
them to the dining room where re-
freshments were served. The remain
der Of the evening was spent in music
and in playing other games.
One Of the most amusing features Of
the evening was a mock marriage.
At late hour the guests dispersed
with many expressions Of enjoyment
Of the evening.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Hciier Thnn Ever.

Those W Boo have not heard the records
Tie Columbia Phonograph Company Is
now supplying have no conception OF
The changes aud Improvements that
have recently been made. The
Gmph0phoue. boz the meantime, has
been c0ue.poudIngiy improved. Ma
chimes and records which were thought
loo almost perfect, few years ago are
Tar out dome BOB these times Of unfalter-
ing progress
Send g. with your order TO Columbia
ih0u0graph Co., No. 40 +. Baltimore
St Baltimore. aud goods will be ship
ped G.. %. ID for the balance.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

The name Witch Hazel is much abus-
ed T. G.. Dewitt DE- Co, Chicago, are
the inventors of the original and only
genuine Witch Hazel saIye. A certain
cure for Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Eczema,
letter, Piles, etc. There are many
c0unterieits of this salye, some of
which are dangerous, while they are
an worthless. To- buying Witch Hazel
Salye see that The name f. {. Dewitt
q Co., Chicago, is on the box and q
cure is certain. sold by The Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
The treasurer's report follows:
DISBURSEMENTS.
~ U"IdHCt'''''',''' u "
Under the head Of Finance the
following charges Were made:
The treasurer appended the follow

ing:
"Please give your attention to the
following information, tO-wit: The net
amount Of balance in your treasury
amounts to S205.47. The interest on
the Farmvile and Powhatan, and the
electric light bonds, amounting to
81 $50, will fall due on April LIST. On
the 18th inst, note in the First Ma
tional Bank amounting to $1,000 will
mature. The total amount ofoutstand-
ing notes in both banks amount TO
81 800; 500 Of which will not be due
until the 18th Of May.
"You will read from the above that
in addition to the amount you may
overcheck the treasury tonight you
will be required to make arrangements
to pay out g, $50 between now and the
LIST day Of April"
The total income from the dispen-
sary to March Sth amounted to IS, 42S,
and the expenditures S7,l6s.2S. Bal
ance, 81 ,259.72.
The following bills against the town
.,-,.-a ro,I 81 ,.~,l..o4 .. - ,..fI.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Traris TaIk.
TRAvIs. Va. March 9. 1901

TRAVIS, Va, March 9, 1904.
Miss Ellen Ligon visited her home
people in Cumberland Saturday and
Sunday.
Messrs. Frank and Willie Gillian
Of Farmville, were guests Of their home
people Sunday.
Mr.. w. r. Moore and daughter
Misses Bette Wade aud Mamie An
derson, and Messrs. r. b. Wilson, Jr,
w. b. Bruce and Winston Clark were
among the visitors at Travis Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. I. II. Bruce and family were
guests in the hospitable home Of Mr..
w. b. Gates Sunday.
Mrs. II. w. Bruce and little John
are spending the week at Mr. John
Fosters.
Our neighborhood Is enjoying the
phone to the fullest extent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Il. a. Farrar and 5. w. Paulett, Jr.,
respectfully solicit your orders for
House. Sign and Carriage painting.
We will also carry a complete line Of
Wall Paper samples with view Of ob
tanning your esteemed patronage for
this class Of work. We will make an
honest effort TO please you.
FARRAR d PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
New Firm.

r. A. Farrar and ;. w. Paulett, Jr.,
respectfully solicit your orders for
House, sign and Carriage painting.
We will also carry a complete line Of
Wall Paper samples with a view Of
obtaining your esteemed patronage for
this class of work. We will make an
honest effort 20 please you.
FARRAR & PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
A Distrust of literature.

you are always more or less skep-
teal about what you see IN print"
YES" answered the man who has his
own ideas about things. Truth may be
at the bottom Of we'll But It isn't an
ink well. "-Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
A girls idea Of an interesting man is
me who is interested in her.
IL Saved Ills Leg.

p. A Danforth, Of LaGrange, Ga,
suffered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For Ulcers,
Wounds, Piles, it's the best salye in
the world, Cure guaranteed. Sold By
White d Co., druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
"MR. BOB" AT OPERA HOUSE
TONIGHT.
Not Declined.

From a maid the poet stole a kiss
That far above his scribbllng ranksi
Because II filled his heart with bliss
When Il was returned with thanks"
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Every acre of Southside Virginia soil
for sale which the owners want TO sell.
Apply to tarmville Farm Agency.
If letters of inquiry mean anything
We ought Co sell scores Of Virginia
farms 10 the near future Consult us
IL you are interested in the subject.
tarmville Farm Agency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Was Then HI CHANGE.

Mr.. Deadhead-Do you mind II I call
you Cora instead Of Miss Cora9
Miss Cora-No, indeed I'm getting
dreadfully tired Of being called Miss
anyhow.-Comic Cuts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Giving and Receiving.

Goodman-Do you ever think Of the
good old saying that It's more blessed
to give than to receiver
Pugsley-Yes, when I've got the box
ing gloves on | do.-Vogue.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Roll of Honor.

Darlington Heights school, Mrs.
Elmer Gillian teacher.
Irving Shorter, Myrtle Watson,
Martha Watson, Emory Dillon, Mary
Cook, Addie Cook, Henry Cobb.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

"The finest remedy for constipation
I ever used is Chamberlain's stomach
stomac and Liver Tablets" says Mr..
Eli Butler, Of Franklin, n. Y. They
act gently and without any unpleasant
effect, and leave the bowels in a per-
fectly natural condition" Sold by
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
What He Found out.

Cary-Jenkins went to a phrenologist
the other day.
Flary-And what did the phrenologlst
tell him7
Cary-That be needed a shampoo
N. Y. Times.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Maud-Poor. dear Fanny takes pre-
cious care Of her good looks nowadays.
Mabel-Yss, considering the fact that
she parted with them years ago.-Chi-
cage Tribune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

have just put phone in my store
and will be glad to fill all orders, and
the goods will be promptly delivered.
Phone No 80.
GEO. RICHARDSON x Co.
March 8 1904
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Town Council Meeting.

The council met Tuesday evening
with the mayor presiding and the fol-
lowing members present; Messrs. J. r.,
Martin, +. l.. Erambert, n. b. David
son, w. p. Gillian, +. G. Wilt-e and
DR.. Anderson.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Jerry-You never try to manage
other peoples business.
Joe-No; it keeps me jumping TO get
enough business of my own to manage.
Detroit Free Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Envy goes with what you haven't
got; and vanity with what you have.
Judge Lewis can beat any Of them
in court circles, but before a po pular
C invention he isn't in it,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
What bothered Him.

Cheer up" said the minister, you'll
see your three wives IN Heaven"
"Parson," gasped the man, that's
Just what's a-bothering Of me!"-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Bush River Brieflets.

FARMvILLE, March 10, 1904.
Miss Pettice Crute, Of StOddert, was
the much admired guest Of Miss Susie
Watkins from Saturday until Monday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
ought 10 suit.

Customer-I've found out that the gal
Ion Of whisky you sold me is doctored
Dealer-Um-well you said you
wanted It for medical use.-N. Z.
Weokiv
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

ITS not until man wants to borrow
a dollar" remarked the Observer Of
Events and Things, that he discovers
that he has so many close friends. -
Workers Statesman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
The Resi- PrescrIptIon for Malaria.

Chils aud Fever is a bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. It's simply Iron
and Quiuine in a tasteless form. No
Cure No Pay. Price, soc.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
The Why ofIt.

Green-You and Short don't seem TO
be as intimate as you were. Does be owe
you money?
Brown-No, indeed; but he wanted to.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

els that all her own halrf
e suppose so. l heard her Say she
nsyer had anything charged. "-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
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NOTICE!

will not be responsible for any merchan-
disc charged 10 my account unless author
yea by me or by my trustee. +. l.. Morris.
VIII not be responsible for any paper with
my name signed or endorsed thereon unless
signed by me.
Mrs. III. NORRIS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
La Grippe Cough

cured with Dr. navids Cough syrup Of pure
Pine, Tar, HOrehound and Wild Cherry. Best
on earth for coughs colds, cramp, consump.
ton Bronchitis and an throat and lung trou-
bles. Large bottle . cents at White & Co.
and winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

His Father-I hate the thought Of
your being In debt
The spsndthrift-Well, It depends on
you how long I'll remain son. I.
Ufr.ao
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

"she'd rather firt than eat"
"Huhl | saw her in a restaurant
Yesterday doing both at once. "-Phils-
delphia Bulletin.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

There is more Cattarrh in this section
of the country than an other diseases
put together. and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. J.. Cheney d Co A,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. Ills taken intern
ally i'm doses from l0 drops % q teas
poonful. IL acts directly ON the blood
and mucuous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
F.. J. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II II fails to cure. +. w. Groves sigma
ture is Oh each box. 25c
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
In Chicago.

Mrs. Lakeside-My physician recon-
mends change.
Mrs. Dearborn-Climate or husbandl
smart Set
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

House and Dot formerly the Method
Do parsonage. will be sold at reason
able price; rooms, Office in yard, sta
bic, good garden and lot extends from
street Co street
". =. VENABLE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

HiYes are a terrible tormen to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any Drug store, 80 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

A household necessity-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. Heals burns, cuts, wounds
Of any sort; cures sore throat, Group,
catarrh. asthma never fails.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Reserved seats ON sale at
Crutc's Drug Store cOmmenc-
inc Tuesday, March Sth. Prices
%. 80 aud 5Oc
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Four vacant lots in west Farmville
so x l4O for sale one hundred and fifty
dollars each separately or as a whole.
w. J. HILLsMAN,
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Roll ofmonOr.

Farmville Graded and High School
for the week ending March 4:
Hgh School Harrison Jackson, r.
wing Armstrong, Ellen Smith, Henry
Forbes.
GRADES;
7. Annie Bldgood, Carrie Bliss,
Tom Gray, Virginia Pau!ett, Eunice
WIng0.
6. Lena Gillian, Germania Wingo,
John Doyne, Thomas Lyon, Gray
Faulett.
5. Wiley Morris, Walker Paulett,
Lillian Rice, Frank Womack.
4. Gertrude Gillian, Susie Lyon,
Emmett Webster, Mary Orange, Lizzie
Gillian. Max G'amann, Susie Lyon.
3. Matte Berman, Katie Wilkerson.
>. Everett Wilkerson.
l. Eddie Lancaster, Walter Gray,
Guy Lancaster, Egbert Womack.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

A woman possibly may admit that
she is thirty years old, but that she
sn0res never.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
Courtship and novels are more in
terestlng than marriage and history.

"stop your groaning" Rheumacide
is entirely vegetable, and instead of
hurting the digestion, tones up the en-
tire system.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
"MR. bob AT OPERA HOUSE
TONIGHT.
Sion TbatCough

before 30 stops you. DR.. Davld's Cough syrup
will cure 10, as numbers will testify. 10 is the
best on earth. Large bottles p cents al
White & Co and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11

Go-Carts are "all the go" for going
babies. Doyne can please you in price
and style
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-03-11
shame

Editor HrQid:-I know of some
Young men, strong and well, who eat
al mothers table, warm 10y mothers
fire. sleep under mothers blankets, who
never even offer 20 draw water, cut
wood OF pay for the comforts they re-
ceive. nor is mother rich; on the con-
trary leads a life of struggle and selfde-
NAL. VIVA, hope for those young men?
The girl who would marry one of them
would be fool. And they do visit
and have sweethearts. Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
Ward and Simmons.

At this writing it appears from the returns that George B. Ward and 0. s. Simmons were the two successful competitors in yesterdays primary. That is to say that these two candi- dates for mayor received the highest number of votes, and that Messrs. O'Neill, Crittenden anl Forney are now out of the contest for this time.
 The Age-Herald utters the senti- ment of every good citizen of Birming- ham in saying that each of the un- successful candidates is a worthy man and that each one of them conducted clean canvass. Their ambition was entirely worthy.
 There is now to be a second race, and George B. Ward and o. s. Sim mons are to run it off. MT. Ward is a worthy citizen and member of the present board of aldermen. He has ever been pronounced in his opinions, and strong alvocate of reform both as an official and as a citizen.
 MT. Simmons is thorough business man, and, like his competitor, will worthily wear any honor conferred upon him by the people. The Age Herald feels assured that the selection of either by the democratic voter of the city will not be a mistake, for 1t believes that either one of the aspir. ants will give his best service to our municipality, and that such service will be business-like.
 It is no small honor to be elected mayor of city like Birmingham, and it is no light job or sinecure to occupy the position and faithfully perform the duties thereof Tho people are to be congratulated, not that three other worthy citizens have been left out, but that two men like George B. Ward and Charles s. Simmons are now the two upon whom choice is to rest. The fight will be not upon policies to be pursued, but upon the choice of two deserving citizens anl democrats and best of all business men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
The Port of Mobile

The proceedings of the Outer Bar Deep Water convention at Mobile the past week are of deep concern to all Alahamians, and that convention was the real beginning of work which is to rebound to the good of this state in material development and in rapid general progress.
 The active participation in that con vention of strong and vigorous young men from the Birmingham district is an omen of success and evidence of appreciation by this section of the special opportunities which this dis trict will enjoy when the work pro- posed is completed. The election of B. M. Allen of this city as president of that convention was an honor not only to the man, but a distinct recog- nition of the importance of this city and district as factor in the material development of Alabama and as cer. tain beneficiary of the plans proposed.
 Mobile is Alabama's gulf port, there fore her natural gateway to the sea. Every movement looking to the build ing up and strengthening of that har- bor means strengthening and en- richment of this state. Close water communication for our coal, iron and agricultural products seems absolutely essential to full development of our resources. What we want is that the Warrior and Tombigbee rivers shall be opened for navigation every day In the year for barges at least Then we shall make Mobile the cheapest coal inG port in the world. With the Pan anna canal opened, coal will be prime need of cheap navigation between the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
SOME MEMORIAL sIEeEs.

From Harper's weekly.
 The siege of Port Arthur may be said to have begun on June of the current year, and up to the present hour has last ed a little over five months. The siege of Vicksburg was considerably more pro- tracted, if we count from the beginning of the earlier and unsuccessful opera tions; while Petersburg to which Grant laid seize on June 9, 1864, was not evac- uated until April 2, 1865 The defense of Sebastopol was maintained for eleven months, and the defenders did not capitu- late but withdrew by way which had been kept open. The famous and suc- cessful defense of Gibraltar by the Eng fish garrison against the combined fleets and armies of France and Spain lasted about three years. The casualties suffered by the Japanese before Port Arthur have not been made known officially, but they almost certainly fall short of the losses incurred by the French and English be- fore Sebastopol, which were computed at 60O0O. General Stoessel has declared that his soldiers will fight to the last man. Even should the vaunt be fulfilled, they will do no better than the Greeks did at Thermopylae or than the Texans did at the Alamo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
South Is Growing.

cyrus H. Lange, manager of the south- ern division of the Prudential Life Insur- ance company, with headquarters at Newark, N. J.. was registered at the Hill- man yesterday. MT. Lange Is one of the most prominent and best known insurance men in the country. Personally he has a most pleasant address and is a brilliant conversationalIst. He has great confidence in the south and an abiding faith in Bir- mingham.
 The south," he said, Ifs certainly growing at a remarkable rate. Our con- pany is divided into three divisions, and the business in the southern division is in- creasing more rapidly than the other two divisions.
 Speaking of Birmingham, the develop ment in this city is marvellous. In my opinion there can hardly be any occur ence in the course of common events that could possibly hinder its advancement. Birmingham is destined from all indica- tions to some day surpass Pittsburg. Here you have all the resources neces- sary to make iron and steel in close prox- imity. You might say you find all the minerals lying side by side. In the Penn sylvania section it is necessary to get the ore from other parts of the country.
 Another advantage in Birmingham s favor-you are much nearer to tide water than Pittsburg, which is bound to re- dound in this district The one thing that assures and will assist Birmingham's in dustrial supremacy Is the construction oi the Panama canal. The realization of this project is sure to materially benefit the Birmingham district and the south more than any other section of the country.
 T had the pleasure of riding through the residence sections of Birmingham yesterday, and was surprised and pleased with the handsome and imposing resi- dences on the South Highlands. Especially was I attracted by the unique Spanish mission style of architecture that Is SC common on Highland avenue. These houses, made of concrete with the pro | jecting verapdas, surely presented hand | some and home-like appearnce."