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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
An Armchair Journey.

Mrs. o. b. Sears entertained a num-
Der Of her friends on Friday afternoon
March >, in very unique and charm
ing manner. While journeying in an
armchair we heard Of New York City
by Mrs. Hatcher; Williamsburg by
Mrs. Gray; Kioto, Japan, Mrs. Ora
ham; Montgomery, Ala, Mrs. Richard
Smith; Rio Janeiro, Mrs. Dahl; Char
lesion, 5. c., Mrs. Walk .r Scott; Chau-
tauqua, n. Y, Mrs. Wall; Bern,
Switzerland, Miss Minor; New Or
leans, Mrs. w. T. Richardson; Con-
stantinople, Mrs. Beckhsm; Naples,
Italy, Miss Lula Morton; London,
Miss Elizabeth Redd; Rome, Miss
Smithey.
The hostess begun the journey at her
old home, Hannibal, Missouri, and in
with its history related
some interesting Indian legends.
When the journey came to an end,
dainty refreshments were served, the
ladies being assisted by three young
ladies from the Normal school, Misses
Scott, owen and Schuman. The SOU
yeniers were little bouquets Of white
hyacinths.
Mrs. w. f.. Anderson, Misses Dunn,
Digger and Harris were also present.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Glhbs-M Meadows.

I'm the presence of a few friends,
Miss Dora Meadows, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Beck Meadows, and Mr..
Charles f. Gibbs, both Of Prince Ed
ward county, were united in marriage
by the Rev. h. A. Mcfarland at the
Baptist parsonage on ST. George
street on last Monday at O'Clock p.
m. CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
Prince Edward Teachers Association

Prince Edward Teachers Association.
This Association will meet at the
public school building in Farmyille on
Saturday, March 3lst, from II a. m. to
$3.50 p. m.
An interesting and profitable pro-
gram TO be announced next week will
be carried out and open conferences
will be held on subjects OF prac-
teal interest TO teachers.
All teachers who have not yet done
so should complete the "Reading
Course" adopted last October consist
ing Of Shakespeare's Hamlet, George
Eliot's Silas Mariner, Whites Ele-
ments Of Pedagogy, and McMurry's
General Method. 1t is earnestly de
sired that all the teachers Of the coun-
ty make it a point to attend this meet
ing. Public school teachers from the
adjoining section Of Cumberland coun-
ty are also invited TO be present.
We also count upon the cordial CO.
operation and valued assistance of the
President aud teachers Of the Normal
School.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Appeal For Starving People In Japan.

Appeal For Starving People In Japan
To Citizens OF Farmville and Vicinity
You were made familiar with the
awful condition in Japan by Tuesday
Iimes-Dispatch. A terrible famine
exists in Northern Japan. President
Roosevelt has issued a strong letter of
appeal for help. Great haste is ne
cessary, or tens Of thousands will die.
Unless rescue speedily reaches the
stricken victims, conservative esti-
mates place the probable number OF
deaths resulting at a figure exceeding
the entire loss on the battle fields OF
Manchuria. The cause of the famine
is not for want Of industry, but be-
cause there was too much rain and
too little sun. The gist Of a report
from one county says:
"Ihere are %, 756 people, Of which
Al, 5ll are on the edge Of starvation.
The county's average crop OF rice is
1870 koku, Of which they were able
to export $1,000 koku, but this years
crop is only 1900 koku, or less than
10 per cent. Of normal crop. Ofcourse
the result is widespread suffering,
which bears most severely on the
poor farmers and village people"
An extract from the Presidents ap-
peal is as follows:
'rhe famine situation in Northern
Japan is proving much more serious
than at first supposed, and thousands
OF persons are on the verge Of starva-
ton. 1t is calamity such as may
occasionally befall any nation. Ma
lions, like men, should stand ever
ready TO aid each other in distress, and
l appeal to the American people TO
help from their abundance their suf-
fering fellow-men Of the great and
friendly nation Of Japan"
Several persons have said to me that
they wanted the privilege Of helping
these sufferers. 1t occurred to me
that perhaps there are many people in
healthy and prosperous Farmville,
who would like to help in this cause
The editor Of the Herald thought it
good plan and offered his columns to
make known the suggestion. Any
amount will be acceptable even il it
be only the price Of peck Of corn.
Any contributions may be sent to
the editor of the Herald, or to me, and
will be acknowledged through the
columns Of the paper, and forwarded
TO the proper authorities for transmits
sion to Japan, All contributions
should come in not later than next
Wednesday, March IA.
II. h. CLAIBORNE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Fleming and Clark.

Embroideres for evebody in Swiss
and Nainsook. Edge and insertion
to match.
Also a nobby line Of Spring Neck
wear just received. Was made by the
leading New York manufacturer.
Prices % and 90 cents.
A beautiful line Of new Spring Cling
hams and White Goods for Shirt
Waists on sale. Prices 10 TO . cents
per ward.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Public Meeting at Rice.

A meeting in the interest Of the pub
lie schools Of our county will be held
at Rice Depot next Monday evening
s p. NJ.
Mr.. J. 5. Thomas, Of Lynchburg,
Va, Examiner and Inspector Of
Schools for this the third school cir
cult, will be present and deliver an
address.
DR.. Frazer may also be with US.
The meeting will probably be held at
the Baptist church, and all friends Of
education are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Roll of Honor.

Roll Of honor for Hampden-Sidney
School. Room No. l. Obey Kernodle,
Myrtle Butcher, Bernard Oliver, Char
lie Butcher, Joe Rodgers, Fred Krieg;
Room No. ,. Ralph Butcher, Finnie
Kernodle, Martha Butcher, Esther
Kemodle, Ada Oliver. Miss S. b.
Dickinson, Principal; Miss l.. Car
ringtOn, Assistant.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

lhe Missouri Girl, which appears
here saturday March no., comes with
Che strongest endorsements Of any
company Chat has ever appeared here.
Manager $. n. Jolline, of the Elks
Opera House mt BlueGeld, w. Va,
wire, 90 The local managers
"lle Missouri Girl Is "A clean come
dy, and gave splendid satisfaction to
hig business here.
Signed IS. II. JOILTFFE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
LUNENBURG.
LunenburgC. H.
March 5th. Ige

March 9Th, 1906.
The Lunenburg Lumber Co. brought
to Nutbush on Saturday shovels and
other implements for the construction
Of the Tidewater Railway, also like
quantity Of similar untensils TO Me-
herrin, which railway is progressing
rapidly through Lunenburg and
when completed will be Of immense
value to the people Of this section.
The farmers are working with re-
newed energy, encouraged by the
prospect Of better transportation for
their farm products, and we hope
Providence will favor the farmers who
toll to feed the inhabitants Of the
world.
Lunenburg Courthouse has been
newly painted and adds much to the
appearance Of the village.
Miss Minnie Tabb Bragg has gone
to Charlottesville 10 visit her aunt,
Mrs. II c. Marchant and will also
visit friends in Richmond before she
returns.
Miss Alice Cardoza is visiting her
sister at Blackstone.
Mr.. Walter Ellis, Of Richmond, il
visiting at the home Of Mr.. John l..
Yates
Miss Marie Fannie ellis spent last
week with her sister, Mrs. T. ID.
Bragg, near Lunenburg G. III.
Rev. B. f. Bedinger preached at the
Presbyterian church on the 4th Sun
day to a large and attentive audience.
Rev. Mr.. Billiard preached at the
Methodist church on the lst Sunday
in March to a large congregation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

ARBOR DAY AT THE OVERLY SCHOOL.
Arbor Day will be held at the new
schoOl-hOuse near Overly next Mon
day from 1890 a. m. to ,. p. IN. The
grounds about the neat new school
building will be laid of, and trees
will be planted by the Superintendent
and trustees, by the teacher, the pa
irons, and the pupils.
All friends Of the school are invited
to attend and take part in the exer-
cises Of the day which will include
songs and Rotations by the school
and an address by the Superinten-
tendent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

March 7, 1905

March ., 1910.
Mrs. Bette Bass is visiting relatives
in Richmond.
Mr.. Frank Gillian left Monday for
Richmond where he has accepted a
position as clerk in a hotel. We wish
him much success in his new home.
Messrs. Charlie Watkins and Gates
Bass were guests Of Mr.. Watson Bass
Tuesday night.
Mr.. Cralle, Of Blackstone has recent
~ located a saw mill near here.
Mrs. ". NJ. Gillian, Miss Ruby
and Master Walter Gillian, Mr.. II.
w. Bruce and family and Mr.. Wins
ton Clark and sisters were guests Of
Mrs. Agnes Foster Sunday.
Masters John and Percy Trear,
children Of Mr.. Eugene Treaf, are on
the sick list.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Fire Near Andersonville.

The residence, formerly the home OF
Mrs. Hill Maxey, now the property of
Mr.. r. NJ. Anderson, was destroyed
by fire on Tuesday, but loss is fully
covered by insurance, as Mr.. Ander-
son never neglects this important
point This makes the third fire he
has had i'm six months.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

Roll of Honor Abilene Graded
>choo. for week ending March 2nd.
Room so. I. Ida NJ. Bagby, Adele
Bell Stella Dri,kin, Leonard Bell,
Whttle chappell. Room No. >,
Claude Waddil, Bruce Waddil.
twill Oe to your Interest 10 attend
oar cooking exhibit before buying your
stove 0r range
IS. So. PArLErr & Son.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

March s, 1906.
The farmers have begun work pre-
pairing for another crop. Several from
this place attended Charlotte Court
Monday.
Mr.. b. T. Rosser left yesterday for
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

In the spring time you renovate your
house. Why not your body? Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea drives out
impurities, cleanses and enriches the
blood and purfies the entire system. 30
cents. The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
The Editors Job IN Oklahoma



TO run q newspaper, an fellow has
90 DO '- tO be able t0 write poems. dis
cu,s the tauI and money questions,
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uug, Saw wood, describe a lire so that
tIe reader, VIII shed their wraps,
make one dollar do the work of ten,
snne at dance, measure calico,
abuse The liquor habit, test whiskey,
subscribe to charity, go without meals,
attack iree silver, defend himetallism,
sheer ai su0uhery, wear diamonds, in
.tni advertisements, overlook scan
Nai, appm.,e babies, delight pumpkin
idi,ef,, minister to the afflicted, heal
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type, mould opinions, sweep the Office,
speak at prayer meetings, stand i'm
Win everybody and everything.
DE who ID. nfr.fT ,f ..iffr,, Dali. ,,or
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

SERIOUS Daniel KelsO,
colored, in attempting to jump off the
down train Sunday morning, opposite
his house, was in some way caught by
a wheel and very severely injured,
one Of his feet being so badly crushed
that it is feared it will be necessary to
amputate it.
Daniel was for many years body
servant Of the late a. Bruce, Esq, and
has always been regarded as a worthy
man.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

cured with DR.. Davids Cough Syrup Of pure
Pine. Tar. Horehound and Wild Cherry. Best on
earth for coughs. colds. cramp. consumption.
Bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles. Large
bottle Is cents at White & Co. and Winston Drug
70
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
4 GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

l,chhe Blind Bleeding. or Pro-
''.'lhe Piles. Druggists are authoriz-
az :. refund money If PAZO ONT
" ~ / llll- ~ cure In i fn ID daNs- SOC.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

PATRONS DAY AT SCHOOL 80. >.
On last Friday afternoon a most en-
joyable and successful "patrons day"
was held at the Farmvile colored
school. Although little time had been
given to preparation, most interest
ing entertainment was given by the
school, consisting Of suitable songs
and Rotations.
The singing Of the children was a
real treat to the music loving Super
intendent, and the Rotations were not
only well selected, but were well de-
livered by the pupils Of different ages.
Some of the declarations were so adj
mirably rendered as to call for the
special commentator Of the Superin-
tendent.
An address by the superintendent
to the parents present followed the
regular program.
l desire thus publicly to congratu-
late Prof Moss and his associates in
the school on the good work that has
been accomplished this session, and
to express the hope that the Trustees
will be able to extend the term another
month. J. III. Davis, Supt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

ANOTHER FIRE.-Last Sunday after
noon the house Of Mr.. Getty, formerly
occupied by Capt. Mckee, on the
Cumberland Courthouse road, two
and a half miles from Farmville,
caught fire and burned so rapidly that
before the furniture could be removed
was in ashes. The house Of Mr.. Elisha
Blanton, three hundred or four hun
dred yards from Mr. Getty's was ig-
nited by the sparks and was destroyed
with a greater portion Of the furniture.
Mr.. Gerty's house was insured for
81, 900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Stop That Cough

before Il stops YOU. DR.. David's Cough Syrup
will cure it, as numbers will testify. II IL the best
on earth. Large bottles 25 cents at White & Co.
and Winston Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

A man who settles INTO misery and
calls it philosophy is an optimist
standing on his head.
The letters marked personal and
confidential" are the ones the private
S ecretary opens first.
a girl thinks you are making love
To her when you tell her you met her
mother yesterday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

Mr.. Walter Wellman, who will seek
the North Pole in an airship, would
do well TO take the assignment on
space.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Farmville Local News Thiriy-two Years
Ago
IFarmville Mercury. Mich. 18th. 1874.

lFamville Mercury. Mch. 18th. 1874.
FIRE.-On Saturday last a tobacco
barn Of Mr.. w. f. Bradshaw, near
Rice Depot, containing 5000 or 10000
pounds Of tobacco, caught fire in some
manner and was entirely consumed.
81 800 insurance.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money II it fails to cure. +. w. Groves
signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
srArE on ono, CITY OF ToLrDo, / .

Lucas COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is senior partner Of the firm of f. j..
CHENEY d Co, doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of CATARRH that
cannot be cured by the use Of HALL's
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Deem
Der, A. ID. 1885.
A. w. GLEASON
SEAL Notary Public.
49,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Send
for testimonials. free.
Address. +. J. CHENEY 4 CO.,
Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
La Grippe Cough

S. w. PAULETT x Son.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
CLOSING EXERCISES or THE MONROE
SCHOOL.

CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE MONROE
SCHOOL.
On last Wednesday large crowd OF
friends and patrons of the Monroe
colored school assembled i'm the
church near by.
The morning hours were spent i'm
viewing the class work as conducted
by the popular and efficient teacher,
Mrs. Delilah Smith.
A 1890 most bOuntiful picnic din.
ner was spread in the church and all
present were invited to partake Of the
good things provided by the patrons
of this school
/ reached the scene just at this in
teresting juncture, and thoroughly en-
joyed the well prepared and nicely
served food set before me-
Then followed one Of the most in
teresting school programs, consisting
Of few songs and Of many short
speeches by the children Of the school
with few humorous dialogues inter-
spersed.
The audience showed their hearty
appreciation by frequent applause.
After the regular program the Su-
perintendent was invited to address
the audience and was glad to avail
himself Of the opportunity. Before
the crowd dispersed steps were set on
foot to continue the school for another
month.
If all patrons were as much inter-
ested in their schools as the patrons Of
this school are, the work Of maintain
ing and improving our public schools
would be much easier and more hope
full.
These children and these patrons
deserve a better school house and
must have one for another year.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

Wanted: Everybody to attend our
cooking exhibit, March 18th TO 18th.
5. w. PAULETT x SON.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

Don't fail to attend ;. w. Paulett
d Sons cooking exhibit March 18th
10 18th.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

Wanted. Everybody 90 attend our
cooking exhibit. March 18th TO 18th.
$. ~. pAULETr d son.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
Eight Days On HIS Back

and cured with two applications OF Dixie Nerve
and Bone Liniment. II viii cure you.
Owens and Minor Drug Co.
Richmond. Virginia.
Gentlemen:-I have been using your Nerve and
Bone Eminent on my back and find il acts ike a
charm. For eight days had been on my back
and could not move and after two applications
am now out and to business.
Very truly yours.
z. c. OGBURg. North View. Va.
Sold BY White & Co. and Winston Drug Co.
IL will be TO your interest TO attend
our cooking exhibit before buying your
stove or range.
:. w. PAULETT * Son.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
- b RLchara.or 3 CraIle.

Dear ~Ir,: Clothing isiust like paint
10 DO, 0r DO don c, 10 wears or it dOn't:
turns weather and water or not; and
goes out of fashion.
What DO we wear clothes for? Did
you ever think of 10? Different per
SON, have different reasons, no doubt,
bat one paints DeNoe for beauty, to be
m the fashion. and keep-Out water.
Fashion says paint. we all paint.
There f, beauty .u paint; we paint a
good deal for that. And buildings are
costly and ia.h.onabie,put-on a water
proof two or three coats OF paint, and
your buildings last as Tonga you keep
them dry. 10 costs nothing to paint
10. ID COSTS your building, not to.
DeNoe i, tle paint that lasts; disap-
pointing paint, are the paints that
cost
Yours truly
o.. ~. DEVOE d Co.
r-. D. D. Walton d. Co. sell our
paint
Wanted. Everybody 10 attend our
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

CONCERTs.-COncerts vocal and in
strumental were given at the College
last Thursday, Friday and Monday
nights. The entertainments were well
attended, and we hope enough was
realized from them to procure the or
gan for which they were given.
Some Of the music was very fine,
and the singing was good. Some very
difficult operas were finely rendered,
but we never could become enthusi-
astie upon such interminable melodies.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

Mr. Geo. II. Cox, Of Buckingham,
called on us Tuesday and left with US
some smoking tobacco which is six or
seven years old and remarkably fine.
The Columbus commercial., 1906-05-08
PYTHIAN GRAND LODGE
Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Sessions will
Receive Delegates.

One Of the features of the an
nual meeting of the Mississippi
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pyth :
las, at Jackson next week Will be
the reception to the grand Off
GERS and members of the frater-
nifty at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will A. Sessions on the
evening of May 7th. Mr.. Ses-
sions is the grand organizer OF
the best-kpown Pythians in the
country.
The grand lodge meets on the
morning of May 9Th, and all
plans for the entertainment of
the visitors have been completed.
Tuesday nigh: the degree teams
of jackson Lamar Lodge No 80
will meet at their Castle Hall for
final rehearsal preparatory to
the exemplifcation of the secret
work before the grand lodge.
The Columbus commercial., 1906-05-08
Learned The lesson.

Captain Hobson eaters publE-
life At q tine which calls far
strong and courageous men. tie
has both tkess qualities in large
measure. The times also cal
for conservative thinkine ana
cautious acting. Ia the pass hs
mas not displayed these qualities.
he has proved, however. thai he
can learn and learn quickly. Hs
has learned the political zane
from Colonel Bankhead in one
lesson so thoroughly that he hAs
defeated his teacher In one
political campaign he chansel
from an awkward. embarrassed
and hesilating speaker into one
OF the mest powerful speakers of
the times. With his splendid
education. his ins natural ability.
his high sense Of honor and bis
spotless character. Captain Hob
son should develop into > repre-
sentative Of whom his conslit-
uents may be proud and one
whose usefulness should be
great. Selma Journal.
The Columbus commercial., 1906-05-08
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE.
New Fast Train Put On.

On April 29th, the Mobile &
Ohio r. r. Limited, a new daily
fast train between st. Louis and
Mobile and n. Orleans, was inaug-
urated, leaving ST. Louis 1 100
a. M, arriving Mobile I % a. m.
and New Orleans 8:45 a. M, next
day. Northbound, leaving Mo-
bile S:25 p. M, and New Orleans
7:30 p. m, arriving St. Louis
5:04 p. N. next day. This short
ems the time between St. Louis,
Mobile and New Orleans several
hours.
In addition to this, a daily To-
cal train has been put on between
st, Louis and Okolona. Miss.
For Time from your home city,
apply to Mobile & Ohio Railroad.
Ticket Agents, or write John NJ.
Beall, General Passenger Agent.
ST. Louis.