The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20

| Memorial cnurcn on ounuay nlBnl
as the rector expects to preach at
Hampden-Sidney College.
Patrons Of the Y. NJ. G. A. Star
Course will please note that the date
for ELI Perkins" has been changed
from January 9th to Thursday, the
18th.
The first years sales at the Farm
villel dispensaryla mounted to S4S, $500
representing in number Of gallons
more whiskey than was ever before sold
in one year in the town.
Miss Patti Rosa, daughter Of the
great Coincidence Of that name will
be seen here soon with the Lyman
Twins big company in the part OF
"Sally Summers"
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Worsham re-
ceived New Years present in the
form Of a ten-pound baby girl, and we
can see Mettauer's smile from Denver to
Farmville.
Mr.. Howard Cliborne, the efficient
and accommodating night operator at
the Norfolk and Western passenger
station, has been off on ten days re-
creative furlOugh.
f.. c. Woodbridge, the acquitted
prisoner charged with arson, left for
his Buckingham home Thursday sf-
ternoon Of last week accompanied by
his wife and daughter.
The firm OF Watkins & Watkins
having associated with them Mr.. Robt.
X. Brock, will continue the practice
Of law under the firm name Of Wat
kins, Watkins & Brock.
We are in earnest sympathy with
those hunters who would have the
privilege Of enjoying the sport when
the snow is on the ground. It's ideal
time for chasing deer and old hares.
The Lyman Twins are to appear
here soon in their high class, musical
comedy "At the Races" carrying a
large company and chorus together
with beautiful scenery, costumes and
effects.
Mr.. Chas. r. Young, well known
and popular salesman for the South
Atlantic Cigar Company, WAS in town
Wednesday with a full line OF his
standard goods with which he stocked
some Of our merchants.
A subscriber writing to the Herald
from Colorado, and renewing his sub
scription, says: al could not very well
get along without your paper, as 1t
keeps me in touch with everything and
everybody in and around Farmville."
When it is suggested that We can Oil
up our waste places with desirable set-
tiers don't be content to play the sheep
and simply sing out bah" Make
the better suggestion or fall In with
the Herald, and help to accomplish It.
We are glad to report the condition
Of Mr.. Frank Blanton, who Is Ill with
pneumonia, as improved. His mother
is at his bedside, and letter received
from her yesterday encourages the
family and friends in their earnest
hope for his recovery.
We are going to give every body full
opportunity 10 get on the Trade-Edi-
ton band wagon, and it will be your
fault il you are left. Opportunities
are passing and you must seize them
as they go by. They are golden" too
and you can't afford to let them slip.
Another landmark Of Farmville is
to give place to new and cOmmodious
store building. We refer to the old
| Hill residence now owned by Mr.. Z.
f. Chappell. Work oftearing 1t down
will be commenced in week or two.
We invite attention Of Herald read
ers to the advertisement Of Mr.. n. M.
Gill, who has opened timers shop
next door to Farmville Steam Lsun-
dry. Mr.. Gill solicits the opportunity
for giving estimates on roofing, gutter
ing, &c.
As result Of the membership con-
test So new names have been added
to the Y. NJ. c. A. A membership
rally will be held at the Armory
this evening at s o'clock. Besides
a program of music and speaking, the
Ladies Auxiliary will serve supper.
Members are requested to gather
promptly as the program will begin
at $50.