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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-03

Lodge No. 2s4. 4;
Meets every Tuesday evening,
Elks, Home Main street.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06

1t becomes our painful duty 10 m-
nonnce the death of Mr.. w. J.. Gil
liam which occurred at his residence ia
Farmville last Tuesday night at 9'lO
O'Clock in his 6lst year.
The grief tina: followed theannounce-
ment of his death was. not the sad
possession Of his family circle, and his
connections, it was felt by the people
In general OF Farmville and Prince
Edward county.
Few men had "A larger circle Of per
sonal friends than he. lie was miyer-
sally beloved, because he was essen
TALLY man Of the people, acting all
ways for the happiness and better
ment Of the conditions Of his fellow
man. His heart was touched at the
story Of every woe, and beat with the
best impulses Of noble nature. lie
acted always upon that precept of the
Gospel, where il declares that she
that hath friends must show himself
friendly" lie gave himself to his
friends, responded TO their needs, gave
them his love and had theirs in re-
turn. \ useful life is gone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
overly

We are delighted to see the rain 50
gently falling, As it was so much
needed.
The farmers have been busy prepar-
ing the lands and sowing wheat.
The schools are being opened and
at work.
Miss Bessie May Gillian is teaching
what was called the Belvidere school
We expect very soon to have up a
nice new school house on Sailor Creek
battle field hill. The school opened
on the 2nd October with twenty schol-
ars present and more to come. We
wish Miss Gillian much success with
her school.
Mrs. Lotte Kennedy left last Sat
urday for her home in Norfolk. We
hope she will visit her friends around
Overly next summer.
Miss Matte Monnot visited her
aunt, Mrs. Tom Garnett last week.
Mr.. Stephen Miller, Of Groton,
Mass, visited relatives at Overly re-
Gently.
Messrs. Wilson d Sheborn are
are looking after lumber through this
section.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06

More than thirty years ago Mr.. Gil
liam began tobacco business i'm Farm
willie. For several years he conducted
it i'm his sole name then he had asso-
ciated with him George Booker, Jr,
and afterwards, for three years the
firm name was w. p. Gillian, Bro,
Il Co. This was succeeded 10y five
years more i'm which he had no asso-
ciate. For nearly three years there
after, the late j. ii Huntington was
his partner, and from his death until
now Mr. w. G.. Huntington has been
his associate lie was successful, and
even when i'll health ever and again
made 1t necessary for HIM TO iorsake
business activities for period such
was his indefatigable energy, that as
soon as he recuperated his strength to
slight degree he came back 10 renew
the work.
For twenty years Mr.. Gillian was "a
faithful member Of the town council,
and once won easily the clerkship of
Prince Edward county.
Full Of kindness and charity for
others, he made those love him with
whom he came in contact and won
the respect, admiration and love OF
those who were opposed to him ON
questions ofpublicpolicy.
Mr. Gillian leaves wife and four
children, Mrs. n. b. Davidson, Mrs.
-. l.. Putney, Mr.. d. w. Gillian, and
Mr. Raleigh Gillian.
His funeral services yesterday from
the Baptist church, Of which he was
loyal, useful member, were attend
ed by all classes Of our people, both
from town and country, many with
tears in their eyes and sorrow in their
hearts for their dead friend, who never
failed them in any emergency.
The services were conducted by the
pastor, Rev. r. a. Mcfarland, assist
ed by ministers of the other denomi-
nations. Tenderly and lovingly he
was carried to his resting place in our
cemetery where he sleeps beneath a
mound, fragrant with flowers. The
pall-bearers were as follows:
Honorary: Judge Watkins, w. G.
Venable, w. &. Huntington, DR.. p.
Winston, J. A. Armistead, r. \. VIII
kerson, Jno. +. Walton, w. NJ. David
son. A. w. Drumeller, b. l.. Anderson,
r. d. Miller, J. A. Scott, \. r. Ven
able, Geo. Hunt f. J. Whitehead, r.
]. Carter. Active T. c. Johnson, Jno
w. Long, II. f. Barrow, 5. W. Wat
kins, Geo. Cox, J. h. Cunningham
More Will be said Of Mr.. Gillian 3
life and character IN our next issue
from the pen Of one who was intimate
ly associated with him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Good Game Of Foot Ball

ON Saturday last the foot ball team
Of Hampden-Sidney College met that
Of Hoge Academy on Nenable Athletic
field i'm the first game Of the season
for both teams. While the college
team had looked for a victory over the
cadets they feel satisfied with the re-
suit. the score being o TO o. The Hoge
team must have outweighed that Of
Hampden-Sidney 10y atleast pounds
TO the man. There was littlesensation-
al playing but the ends Of both teams
proved too much for their respective
opponents and end runs were con-
spicuous by their absence Hampden-
Sidney put up an almost perfect de
fensive game but i'm handling the ball
and interference they made much
less favorable showing. But for fun
bles i'm the first half they would have
carried the ball over their opponents
goal-line. At the request Of the Hoge
Academy team the halves were limit
ed TO twelve and ten minutes respect
lively. the Hoge team being greener
and not equal to a long struggle. The
playing Of Joynes brothers, Payne
and Thayer for the college and that OF
West and Cannon for Hoge was
noticeable.
Hampden-Sidney plays Washing
ton and Lee on Saturday nextandwill
put up stiGgame, asmarked improve
ment has been shown during the prac-
tice since the game on Saturday last.
Coach James feels much encouraged
and says he is going to get out a good
team. ON Tuesday there was sharp
and fast practice with the scrubs
the Varsity" running over them at
will and scoring six touch downs I'D
short order without the scrubs scoring
/ af al
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Resolutions Of Resnect

At meeting Of the Board Of Direc-
tors Of the First National Bank of
Farmyille, Va, convened by reason
Of the death Of Mr.. w. p. Gillian, a
director from its organization, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
LIST. We mourn with the commune
ty at large and host of friends, the
sad death of our distinguished citizen
and prominent fellow-worker in every
enterprise looking to progress ana
public good.
2nd. We feel deeply our personal loss
i'm the withdrawal by death Of one
who associated with US in all the his
tory of this institution, was ever prom
nent i'm measures looking to It's
growth and advancement.
Bird. That our sympathy goes out Ia
the stricken family and wide circle OF
loved ones who are so bereaved.
4th. That a copy Of these resolutions
he furnished the Herald for publica-
ton, the family, and spread ON oul
minutes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
GSEseo 4|5f2|
ASy2es-..ID ~!
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Tredway

This locality as well as Others has
been blessed with most seasonable
weather. a splendid crop Of tobacco
was made and housed, large acreage
Of wheat put in, and now comes
a fine rain to complete the job.
There was a fine crop Of all kinds Of
fruit and a great deal Of cider made.
The farmers wives have canned more
and made more preserves than for
many years.
a good many farmers are now max
ing molasses.
Our schools have all opened with
good attendance. Miss Freda Selden,
after securing many fiattering offers to
teach elsewhere, accepted her same
school, No. :, in Buffalo district.
Eight young ladies from this county
will leave this week to teach in Au-
gusta county.
Mrs. John Hatchett spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. Howard Seld.n.
Mr.. sam Harris has been quite sick
recently but is on the road to recovery.
The many lady friends Of Rev. DR..
f. IL. Lacy have just completed a
beautiful embroidered quilt for him.
Mrs. Thomas Carter deserves much
credit for this as she started the move
ment and put the finishing touches
to IT,
Mr. w. A. Davis, of Norfolk, and
Mr.. Goodrich Oyerton, Of Famyille,
spent Sunday at Mr.. d. H. Selden's.
Mr. Philip Yonge, formerly Of this
neighborhood, now Of Norfolk, spent
a week with friends here recently.
While with us he sold his fine farm
"Dunbora,n to Messrs. Wayerly Gill
liam and j. l.. Putney.
A host Of friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dibrel Elam mourn with them in the
death Of their beautiful little girl,
Fannie, which occurred last week after
a short illness, at her fathers res
idence.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Store Burglanzed

Some time between midnight ana
day Saturday, one OF more persons
broke into the store OF Messrs. Barrow
and Co. Entrance was effected 10y
pricing loose the iron bars to one OF
the windows in the rear Of the store
The burglar then made his way to the
front part Of the store and helped HIM
self to what he wanted. a number OF
pistols, knives, razors and cigars were
taken, and perhaps some other articles
not easily missed from the large stock
The only clew to the burglar was
handkerchief left near the opening by
the house breakers. This caused sus-
picion to point to negro who was ar
rested Sunday night, but for lack o
evidence was released with out being
locked up
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Nile

School No > commenced on last
Monday. oct. 2nd. The children seem
delighted with their new teacher,
Miss Bessie Gillian, Of Famville.
Misses Matte Monnot, Of Louisiana,
Lotue Miller, Of Mt Leigh; Bessie
Gillian, Of Famyillei Leila and Ma
bel Farley, Of this place and Messrs'
Irving and Alvin Kennedy and Rod
Garrett, Of Overly and Claude Far
ley, Of Nile, were guests Of Mrs. NJ.
10. Garnet one day last week.
Rev. Mr.. Jones, Of Burkeyille; Miss
Suddie Overton, Of Tredway; Messn
Tucker Morrisette, Of Rice Edwin
Carter, of Farley and L. w. Garrett,
Of overly, visited in the hospitable
home Of Mrs. j. +. Farley Sunday
Mrs. Z. w. Carter and family were
guests Of Mrs. a. T. Farley Sunday
Messrs. Tucker Morrisette and
Claude Farley were in town last Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck Bradshaw, 81
Rice. and Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Mosby
Of Amelia, were the guests Of Miss
Lucy Atkins last Saturday and sun
day
Miss Suddie Overton, who has been
visiting her aunt, Miss Lucy Atkins
returned to her home near Tredway
last Monday. She will be greatly
missed by her friends in this neigh
bOrhOOd
Nh Rod Garrett visited friends IN
Burkeville last Sunday night.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
HIGH Bridge

Farmers are busy sowing oats and
grass and preparing their wheat
lands
Our neighborhood is getting right
quiet, as the young ladies are nearly
all away at school or teaching.
Miss Ellen Ligon has gone to teach
school No. 8, in Prince Edward coun-
ty, where she has taught for the last
two years. Miss Mary Hughes will
teach with her this session.
Miss Annie Ligon left last week to
teach a private school near James
town.
Miss Hannah Crawley will open her
school at Green Creek Monday.
Mr. and Mrs +. w. Madison spent
Sunday evening at Mr. Llgon's.
We are glad to report Mrs Lewis
Crawley right much improved.
Mr.. Tom Scott has been quite sick
at his home near Stoddert, for some
days.
Mr.. ;. +. Woodfn, Of Richmond,
visited his cousin, Mrs Lyon, last
week
Mr.. Tom Blanton visited friends i'm
Sandy River last week.
Mrs. G. NJ. Smith and Miss Ethel
visited Mr. LigOn's last week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Eureka Mills

Judge w. II. Mann and other dis
tinguished orators addressed the vo-
tiers Of the county at Charlotte G. II.
on Monday.
The Republicans are active and try
ing 10 make a serious inroad upon the
Democratic ranks
The inimitable Polk Miller and his
splendid negro quartette gave an en-
tertainment at Keysyille Tuesday
night. The audience was large and
fully enjoyed the occasion. Refresh
ments were served for the benefit Of
the Methodist church. Rev. W. McC.
Miller, who for a number Of years
faithfully served the Presbyterian
church Of Charlotte &. II and brakes
Branch as pastor, left Thursday TO
take charge Of church in Richmond,
Ky. His departure is a source Of re-
greet to many 4 student from Union
Theological Seminary will supply the
pulpts Of the vacant churches till a
pastor can be secured.
Mr.. John G. Hamlet, Of near Hamp-
den-Sidney, spent Thursday night
with Mr.. Lee w. Morton
The young men Of Keysville and
the surrounding county had a touma-
ment Friday Twelve knights con-
tested for the honors, with results a.
follows. first, Willie Crutcher, second,
Willie Womack; third, Heber j. Nor
ton; fourth, Alonzo McNeny. The
charges were made by Mr. w d. Hill,
Of South Boston. Maj. j. w. Morton
delivered hecoronatlon address. The
ball was danced at Womack's Hotel
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Our Rural Friends

Mark the grain bags and label the
seed packages.
The farm home is the foundation Of
the nations strength.
The men who remained in the horse
raising during the depression Of few
years ago, are now reaping the result
Of their good judgment
Iowa has increased the assessment
Of railroads $500, 900, and reduced the
assessment Of farm lands So 100000.
A few years ago the idea Of making
baby beef from handled calves was
thought absurd. But the practice has
now become an established custom.
Those who have never screwed up
courage to buy cream separator
should do so, for they are necessity,
almost, on a dairy farm Of any size.
Many farmers really have SO much
land that they can be said to be land
poor; they have so much land that
they are unable 10 ill and manure it,
then, too, their taxes are a burden.
The Patent Onice at Washington
D. c., has lots Of sample pals for keep
ing milk clean. No patent was ever
issued that can beat the careful man
and woman.
Now 90 and take a trip. Twill do
you good That is, you are steady
stay-at home. But this is not for the
regular gadder, who had better not go.
Itisa question Of only few years
before the strongest man will give out
if he does not take time TO chew his
vituals, take a rest at noon and sleep
at least eight hours every night.
"Market Milk: A Plan for its I'M
provement," Prof r. a. Pearson, il
issued by the Department II Agricul'
ture. and will interest dairymen. VIII
/ be sent Tree.
Beware Of the stallion salesman
Make him back up his statements by
authentic certificates. Companies o.
horses are often fooled with misrepre
sented horses, for which they pay
long prices.
Those who keep hens know the
freshness Of a fresh egg. Strictly
speaking an egg is not fresh after ?
hours. Its delicate flavor then passe
of through the minute openings II
the shell.
When you go to sell your farm pro
duce, be good-natured. Think OF Tn
preacher who said he had made VI
his mind to thunder less and to lighter
more in the pulpit Tightening D
what pays everybody
When railway magnates water thei
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Mount Leigh

Rev. J. w. Shipman, assisted by Rev.
Mr. Luck, Of Houston, Va, will begin
a series Of meetings at Sharon on the
second Sunday in October, services
morning and night on Sunday and
during the week.
Mr.. Winston Clark Is spending
several days in Richmond this week
Miss Mary Faulkner left Saturday
for her home in South Boston, after
spending several weeks with Mrs. Jas
Clark.
Mr.. j. r. Clark made business
trip to Burkeville and Jennings Ordi'
nary Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Wilson spent
Sunday with friends at Green Bay
Mr.. Rodophil Garrett, OF Overly
was at Mr. +. Miller's Friday and
Saturday.
Miss Mary Weaver left Friday t'
take charge Of her school near Blacks
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Rice


Mr. Willie Foster, Of Spainsyille,
spent several days with Mr.. J. Y.
Phillips recently.
Miss Ella Moore, Of Hampden-Sid-
ney il teaching i'm the home Of Mr.. b.
II. Carter. We are glad to welcome
her i'm our midst.
Mrs. Stanley Hurt, Of Burkeville,
spent several days with Mrs Bernard
Carter and Mrs. Joe Phillips last week.
Mrs. Walter BOothe visited at Mr..
w. II. Hubbard's Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. Sam Bruce died at the home OF
his uncle. Mr.. J. Y. Phillips, last
Thursday afternoon. The remains
were laid to rest in the family burying
ground at the old homestead near
Rice.
A very interesting meeting Is IN
progress at Salem Methodist church,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr.
Jones. He was assisted last week 10y
Rev. Mr.. Powell, Of Keysville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Card From MI. McAIIIster.
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, VA,
Septemher .. 1903. [

september y, lD). J
Editor Herdid:-ln some way the
expression has gained currency that /
have come to Hampden-Sidney TO
move the College. willy allow me
space in your columns to correct this
impression? For one thing, neither
the Board Of Trustees, nor, so far as /
recall, any member Of il has asked
my views on the subject Of removal.
For another thing, the question is
with me an open one. can say
frankly that have not settled il and
that / do not know which way shall
settle IL.
And still further than this, ! would
say that the responsibility for the set
Element Of the question rests not with
me Individually but with the Board
Of Trustees. AS member OF the
Board, by virtue Of office, | shall have
voice and vote, both Of which
shall be used, trust, 10 express a con-
scientious judgment. But the Board,
as a Board, decides the question, and
as the executive Of the Board, shall
10 the level Of my conviction and
ability carry forward lis plans. 1.-THE
Board decides on removal, shall
give my best energies 10 il. II the
Board decides TO keep the College
where it is, I shall yield my utmost Ia
bring to it in this location the largest
possible success.
This in brief is my position and my
platform. One word more, aud that's
the hope that all agitation on the sub
jet Of removal may surrender TO the
steadfast work Of building up the
College.
Sincerely yours,
J. GRAY MCALLIsTER,
President
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Terrible Accident TO Student.

Mr.. II. c. Montgomery, a member
of the Junior Class Of Hampden-Sid-
ney college, met with probably fatal
accident last Wednesday afternoon
He was engaged in practicing football
when he sustained the fearful injury
to his back and spinal column.
Yesterday the attending physicians
Drs. Holiday and Winston, pro-
nounced his condition as being critical
He was partially paralyzed, and II
was believed that his back was broken
The students father who resides IN
Montgomery, w. Va, was expected
to arrive last night, accompanied by
DR.. Bosher, Of Richmond
This was Mr.. Montgomery THIRD
year at Hampden-Sidney, and he wa
one Of the most popular and attrac
tive young men on the Hill.
The Hampden-Sidney Foot Bal
team was scheduled to play Washing
ton and Lee team at Lexington to
morrow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Suspension Of Y. NJ C. A.

Fanmville, Va, October lst, 1905.
After careful consideration, the
Board Of Directors Of the Young Mems
Christian Association have decided
to temporarily suspend operations
and for the following reasons:
/. In our present quarters we could
not this fall carry on gymnasium
work; such strenuous opposition has
been made by those in the building
and the adjoining property. Without
this feature, the ,ociation would
not be so attractive to the members.
>. II other rented quarters could be
found. no doubt the same difficulty
would arise shortly, and therefore, the
Board is unwilling to 90 to the eX-
pense Of removing and fitting up at
considerable cost other bath rooms.
3. We believe the interest in the
work in inadequate quarters justiiies
the securing Of a building, and we
hope within the next few months to
make some progress towards the gath
ering Of fund for the erection of a
building, which will mean perma-
nency and attractiveness.
The Board of Directors Will contln-
ue their organization, and we believe
that you will agree with US that this
action Of temporarily suspending the
work under present conditions is the
most satisfactory thing TO do. IT may
be stated also that because Of this
necessary action for closing, small
debt for rent, &c, remains unpaid
and hence we appeal with confidence
to the public, approaching as they
must do, benefits to be derived there
by, to come TO our aid.
Yours sincerely,
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
f. NJ. Bugg, President; II. +. Bar
row, lst. Vice-Presidenti p. w.
Beckham, 2nd Vice-President; w.
G.. Fallwel, Treasurer; w. /.
Blanton, G.. NJ Robson, p. Wins
ton. :. d. Walton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
Liberal Proposition.

For every subscriber to the Herald
whether in arrears or not, who will
pay for one year in advance, we will
include without additional cost a six
months trial subscription to The
Christian Work and Evangelist, Jo-
seph Newton Hallock, editor This
$500 illustrated undenOminatiOnal
weekly of New York City is too well
known to need description. Should
you wish TO avail yourself Of this Of
fer which is good for October only
kindly mention it when paying your
subscriptIOn.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-10-06
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.

BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
sweet Autumn with tgy days Of rest
or ai tho year We love the best
We love the beauty Of thy trees.
Thy frosly air. thy tranquil hrccze
We love thy leaves Of russell hue
Thy grasses and thy wild flowers too.
We love the calm which thou dost bring
Il is Of thee Of thee we sing
The front 10 the new stores opposite
the courthouse is unique and attractive.
Third street paving has been nearly
completed and great is the improve
ment.
No tree should be allowed 10 warn
or otherwise injure our newly laid
pavement
Miss Mamie Wade left last week for
South Carolina, where she will teach
this winter
President J. Gray McAllister, of
Hampden-Sidney, was ON onr streets
yesterday.
Why not cut down the dead trees
which SO much disiigure our pretty
Main street,
Miss Sarah W. Garnett is at Mrs.
X. q. Smiths hoping To lie benefited
by the lithia water
Miss Davidson who has been visit
ing Mrs. Jas. 4. Davidson, returned
yesterday To her Manchester home
\ number of our people have been
attending the Fair and Horse Show at
Lynchburg this week
Miss Bessie Wade will leave this
week for Halifax county, where she
hss been engaged To teach this session.
Mr. Beverly Winston left last Mon
day for Richmond, where he will en-
ter college for the study ofmedicine.
Miss Snow and her mother, who
have been at Mrs. Wade's for the past
month, will move into theirnew home
ON High street this week.
Mr.. f. NJ. Schmidt, the tailor ON
Third street, was granted at the recent
term of Prince Edward Circuit Court,
"a divorce from his wife.
Football playing is too dangerous
10 be permitted. Prize fighting pales
into insigniticance as a hurtful sport
in comparison with this game.
What is the longest word in the
English language? Smiles, becaus,
there is a mile between the first anC
the last letter
Mr.. Is. :. Hooper returned Wednes
day evening from Charlotte county
where he has been visiting relatives
and friends for the past 10 days.
Cards have been issued by Mr.. anC
Mrs. j. r. Noel announcing the mar
riage Of their daughter, Carrie, To Mr.
Peter Winston Payne, Wednesday af
ternoon, October 18th at home.
The protracted meeting will opeI
at Centenary NJ. +. Church, South, a
jacksonville, next Sunday morning
Services at II a. m. and Up. IN. Rev
Ernest Stevens will preach for them
Humpty Dumpty Company played
Wednesday night at the Opera House
before a large audience. II was {
splendid performance, every one en-
joying it as much a. any given herr
for a long time.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Boisseau has sen
out invitations to the marriage Of he
daughter, Mrs. Annie Lee Arlington
to Mr. Rives Hooper, "Wednesday
evening. October 18th, at half-past fiv'
O'Clock, lS7 High street, Petersburg
Va.
Mr.. f. NJ Ripberger, the popula
confectioner and restaurateur ha
rented the pretty store room formerly
occupied by Mr. w. b. Agnew. II
this room Mr. Ripberger will be thu
better enabled to serve his patrons
than at present.