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


Mrs. Sturmsn returned home yester-
day from the funeral Of her father at
Darlington, s. Q.
Mr.. X. b. Crslle has the honor Of
having cast the first ballot In last
Tuesdays election.
After all We have much to be thank
ful for aud We will not neglect to DO 30
on Thanksgiving day ~ we'll as on all
other days.
How is il possible to make q lead
pencil TO retail for one cent? And yet
it is done, and In our opinion they are
best Of friends
Scratching" ticket was once con-
sidered rather out Of order, but nova
days it is highest evidence of good
citizenship.
Mrs. Hurd and her grand daughter,
Miss Annie, have gone to New York
for the winter. Their host Of friends
will greatly miss them.
Rev. Mr.. McAllster occupied the pull.
pit Of the Presbyterian church on last
Sunday morning and evening, and the
people "hesrd him gladly"
But are we not even now on the
verge Of a State canvass which is to be
strenuous in the eKtreme7 Let US at
least have peace until after Xmas.
The Young Ladies Home Missionary
Society of the Methodist church was
delightfully."- entertained at the home Of
Mr.. w. q. VenAble Thursday night
Miss Matte X. Amos, who was teach
ing school In Roanoke, Is Ill with ty-
phold fever. She Is at the hospital
and has every attention. Her mother
is with her.
Judge s. b. Witt, Of Richmond,
shook hands with many Prince Ed
ward friends yesterday. He Was here
to attend the funeral Of Mr.. John Fos-
ter.
There Is an abundance Of new home
material for our next Trades Edition,
and our ambition lie to make II not on
ly . thing Of beauty, but JOY to this
whole people.
"Duty Is the noblest word In the
English language. II you did your
duty on last Tuesday you needn't be
oyer anxious a. to results. But did
you do your duty?
Some Of our lady friends became 80
excited on reading the details Of the
McCue trial as not to be able to sleep.
Pity that the papers just have to pub
llsh some things.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Major returned
from Richmand on Thursday where
they were hurrledly called TO the bed
side Of their mother, Mrs Major, but
found her much improved.
They tell US that the frost makes
some leaves red when the fall comes
aud Others yellow and still Others pur-
pie, but what makes all the leaves
green when the the sprlngtime comes
sgsln2
A student at the Normal was the re-
cipient on Saturday last OF box OF
superb chrysanthemums. They came
from the East and their presence gave
new glow to the blush Of evening.
Alas, that they should wither and die.
The wedding bells will ring out clear
aud strong in the near future. May
the sunshine continue 20 food the
earth in glory. shining full and strong
upon brides and grOOms. and may they
all live long and be happy.
The leaves are reluctant to leave their
present branches this fall and that fact,
some one has said, means that we are
10 have a mild winter. That's good
news, or at least pleasant prophecy.
We did have 1t cold and for . long
time last season.
Mr. and Mrs. John Berkeley, who
have been spending some time at Mrs.
Wade's, left Wednesday morning for
Leesburg. They have fallen 10. love with
Fsrmville, however, and expect to re-
turn aud make their home with US. A
warm welcome awaits them.
Mr. Buck. who built our mAcadam
and the causeway between town and
the bridge over the AppomAttox, IL
now engaged 10 encircling the Nor
NAL buildings with . granOlithic walk
way. How the girls will enjoy the
luxury when the mud season has
come again.
We offered some grapes TO q friend
the other day, and they were respect
fully declined, with the remark, I'll am
sfeaid OF appendicitis. Dodge II IS
you may the doctors VIII De sure 10
fluid it IL you complain Of pain In the
proper abdominal space.
Rev. Asa d. Watkins has been called
to the passionate OF the HOge Memorial
Church, Richmond. We have heard
him often 10 FArmville and alwsys
with great pleasure. He breaches
pure Gospel with plainness but with
great power, and is . young man OF
most attractive personality.
Mr. Baxter Davis occupies . unique
position among railway depot agents.
A family Of strangers from the far
West, arrived here recently looking for
q home. and he entertained five OF