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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-31
Help Only Storekeepers.

Mr.. harrington made the explanation
that the reduction in rates proposed by
the state commission would only help
a "few storekeepers, would be Of lit
tie benefit to 'the poor farmers and
would materially reduce the tax for the
state.
The explanation was brought out by
question by Mr.. Severance.
49, Darlington have ave you somsia
sfes i tazes he sa}d that would
suit from the proposed reduction in
ton With the class Of persons who
would be benefited by the proposed re-
!. That is one thing that j; I think I has has
sn entirely Ea reP fbs NJ Mr.
been given indicates that the amount
to be lost by all the roads doing bust
ness in this state, should the proposed
rates go into effect, will be about ST.
100000. This million dollars is going
to be contributed to few storekeep-
ers. It Is not going to help the jobbers
or increase their business in any way;
cause the price they have to pay for
the little stuff they buy at the stores
will not be decreased. It is going to
help the storekeeper only.
State to Lose $4,000.
<tBut it is going to reduce the taxes
collected by the state Of Minnesota
$4,000 a year, and somebody has got
| to make up those taxes. The people
Who will have to make 1t up will be the
| farmers, the jobbers, the people who
own little property in towns and who
| will not be benefited in any. way. IT is
barely possible that the taxes paid by
the storekeepers will be increased, but
they cam well afford to pay their pro
fportion OF the SIC, O00, if they are going
Ito get 81 100000 for doing it,, 1.
It seems to me that the proposition
is something like this: The persons, il
any there are, who are demanding this
change in rates say to the people Of the
! state: The railroads are earning to-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Summer Institute Notes.

There have been seven additional
enrollments within the last few days
and others are expected.
The Committee Oh Entertainments,
Misses Dunn and Rhodes and Mr..
Nation, deserve the thanks and con-
gratulations of the members Of the In
stitute for the delightful Book Social
given in the kindergarten, last Friday
evening.
Twenty-Five books were represented
by objects placed around the room and
several scores Of persons made out lists
Of the books they could guess.
While the committee was looking
over these lists refreshments consisting
of lemonade and cake were served to
all. and seemed to be enjoyed 10y all.
MIS-. Bonham, the charming wife Of
Prof Bonham, Of the Institute, was
found to have won the prize for nam
ing the largest number Of books. This
prize, nice copy OF Iennys0n $ pO-
ems, was presented TO Mrs. Bonham
by DR.. j. l.. Hall in a speech abound
ing i'm humor and enjoyed by all eX-
cept, perhaps, by the recipient who
was the blushing object Of some Of his
sallies.
Then followed the presentation 10y
Professor Foreman in neat speech OF
the consolation prize TO Miss Belle
Blanton, who joyfully received what
seemed to be a set Of twenty books
beautifully bound, but TO the amaze
ment of all and to the CONSERVATION
and confusion Of the fair recipient
proved to be a dummy set made OF
card board.
Thus the social closed with laughter
and good humor on the part Of all.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Conductor WlngO Acquitted.

ON the eth Of June the wife Of a
farmer Of Cumberland county, accord
ing TO the Midland Guide, a colored
peoples paper published at Cumber-
land c. H., white man, was by Con-
ductor Wingo, Of Farmville, elected
from the Tidewater and Western white
peoples car, to the colored peoples
car. The woman set forth the claim
that she was white, and caused the
conductor to be arrested.
The trial was held at Cumberland
Tuesday, but although the case, ac-
cording to the Guide, was prosecuted
with a backing Of $4,000, and al
though numerous witnesses testified
against the conductor, the defendant
was acquitted, costs, however, TO be
maid bV him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
1 Travellers Thoughts on Things.

TAIFNEIL, VA, July Il, 1906.
r53or Hlrrd.-~eated i'm the Office
oftbe Clnch Valley News, that live,
nonular and prosperous sheet which
ihis town Of surprising beauty sends
m lis hosts of subscribers each week,
,be writer crave, your indulgence
while he make, comments ON things
d, general First, as To this place.
Figbt wears since the writer was here
is.f has wrought wonderful changes.
m. growth aud evidences of wealth
and prosperity are startling. To res
dent of your gently undulating eoun-
fry the mountain settings OF THIS JeWel
ofa town impress one with sense OF
beeutv and grandeur hard to convey
t,enofher lu one, mind the wonder
,,orsos be beh0lds the horizon Of
1eaks crowned with Nerdant lowell
ne.s what and when seismic or other
conyulsions of mother earth broke
through her rock bound surface and
MIXED up carb0nacc0uS and calcareous
strata. piling Peliou and OS>a III
mountain ranges.
The \. d ". is a mighty artery.
In its long stretch from the ely by the
SEA 10 our western boundary and be-
vond are seen its tributaries which
come I'M ON every hand and pour im-
mense wealth into the life-giNing cur
rent No other enterprise approaches
il As a town builder. As one sees I'm
uanoramic view city and town, village
and hamlet reaching out TO each other
I'm phenomenal growth, a wish for %
wears more of life 10 see the further
nrorress possesses the traveller
a famous meeting is i'm progress
here under the auspices of the Christ
ian Church. A preacher Of note and
a singer vet more noted are the talk Of
the town.
By the way there seems an in
verse ratio between material aud re-
ligious thrift, both individual and mu-
nicipal, in the mountain country.
Churches are bon but few cases, great
successes. Quite near To some pala-
tIal homes We often see "a little 5000
wood chapel perched ON a rocky cliff.
Men have ceased i'm great measure,
am told, in this coal country 10 be
cuulcU-Iutl-.
Thousands of young men in Blue
field for example, neyerdarken church
doors a number of former citizens
Of Farmville are doing we'll there.
Among them Rev Mr. Thompson,
Hawkins, Brisentne, Burger and
groes without number.
Apr0p0- of churches, the thought
will moi down that there is unwisdOm
in the eXtravagaut outlay for places
Of worship &c? in our cities and towns
and thousands sent abroad to evan
gelze the uncaTing heather when the
Macedonian cry from these embryo |
centres Of population goes unheeded.
"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
In Memory Of Miss EpSle KalihaII.

The writing Of this paper is a duty !
am performing with sincere regret be-
cause il is occasioned by the sadness
of death, bat dear reader, you will
find comfort in my closing remarks,
justly deserved by the young lady,
Miss r. Epsie Walthall, whose death
is the cause Of this writing. | wish to
say that the taking out of this world
Of Miss Epsie is a source of genuine re-
greet to me. / have been saddened and
grieved / extend to her father, moth
er, sisters and brothers my heartfelt
sympathy, aud add my prayers that
they may be consoled by our God who
does not err in his judgment. While
this ailliction is hard to bear, let us re-
member we are disposed to pluck the
most perfect roses from our gardens.
Our heavenly father wishes his throne
decked with that which is nearest per-
feet, as he himself is perfect.
Miss Epsie came into our village
last fall and joined the Sabbath school,
Of which / ann teacher Of the young
ladies Bible class. She was my schol-
ar during her stay in this place. Now
/ cannot say too much in her praise as
a student in the study Of her Gods
great love and divine care for his chill
dren. Verify / can say she compile
ted her course OF ChHstlike training
that must have fitted her to enter into
the joys OF her God, not as stranger,
but as a beloved disciple.
Her position Of public trust as prin-
cipal Of Dendron School was held to
the entire satisfaction Of the county
superintendent and the school board,
1, myself being one Of said board. She
performed herduty with impartiality,
and had the love of her pupils TO that
extent it was a pleasure for them to
prepare their lessons for her. She
was painstaking and maintained the
best Of order lie life was perfect in
all Of her ways and transactions while
here. While bow humbly and sub
missively to my Gods plans 1 cannot
but feel that this world has lost one |
who would have made it better by |
Twins in it, May the all-wise and |
omnipotent cod pour the comforting |
love Of ght into the grieyed and bro
ken hearts, that they may be able |
to say: "Thy will, O God, not mine"
WM. III. PURsELL,
DendrOn. SurrY Co, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
DANGER IN DELAY.
Kidney Diseases are too Dangerous for
Farmville People to Neglect.

The great danger Of kidney troubles
is that they get firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them. Health IS
gradually undermined. Backache,
nervousness, lameness, soreness, lum-
bago. urinary troubles, dropsy, dia-
betes and Bnght's disease follow in
meiciless succession. Don't neglC Il
your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with
the certain and safe remedy, Doan's
Kidney Pills, which has cured people
right here i'm Fanny lille.
+. l.. Erambert, a salesman in y.
b. DavidsOn's dry goods store, resi-
dence on Main street, says: "IheTe IS
no doubt i'm my m nj but that DOan s
Kidney Pills are a valuable remedy.
| saw them recommended for backache
and other kidney troubles and got a
box at II. &. CTute's drug store. They
drove away my backache and do not
hesitate i'm endorsing the clans made
for them have recommended them
to several of my friends as a remedy
that does all that is represented and
which can be depended upon
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents Foster-Milbum Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Death Of an Infant.

Al Coyesville, Albemarle county,
Va, where the parents were visiting,
on July T., occurred the death Of the
sweet infant Of DR.. and Mrs. p. w.
Beckham, aged about one year. It
was hoped that the mountain air Of
Albemarle would restore 10 health the
little one, who had been i'll for some
time, but il was unavailing.
The burial was at COyesville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Killed bV En0ine.

On the 18th instant, Henry Jeter, a
respected colored man about 50 years
old, living near Rice, while he was
talking to an y. and w. fireman, Mr..
Raikes, failed to notice an approach
ing locomotive, and was struck in the
side, so as to injure the lungs. lie
was brought to Farmville, where he
fingered for few hours and died in
great agony.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
War Against Consumption.

All nations are endeavoring to check
the rayages of consumption, the
"white plague" that claims so many
victims each year. Foley's Honey
and Tar cures coughs and colds per-
fectly and you are in no danger ofcon-
SUMPTION. Do not risk your health
by taking some unknown preparation
when Foley's Honey and Tar is safe
and certain i'm results. The genuine
is in a yellow package. sold by The
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
The Mystery Of the Hand Explained.

Last week, in this paper, appeared
an account Of the finding Of a wo-
mans hand in town. The mystery
now seems TO have been cleared up.
It's said that some time ago ply
sicians amputated the hand Of a lady
from one Of the country districts, and
in some manner it disappeared, pOssi-
bly, being carried away by dogs and
buried by them where it remained un-
I'll il was found a short time ago.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20

The Auditor reported to the Board
that Prince Edwards part Of the sal
airy of the Circuit Judge is $3.50. A.,
which is allowed and ordered to be
paid as required by law.
The account of A. l.. Penick for
sheep killed by dogs was laid on
the table until he appears in person
before the Board and proves account.
The matter of building bridge over
Sailors Creek was referred to Mr..
Hubbard with instructions to ascer-
tain the cost of same and report at
next meeting.
The Sheriff was instructed to pur-
chase g sets balls and chains to be
used on prisoners working on public
roads.
The Sheriff was instructed TO have
all closets in Jail connected properly
with water pipes.
Board consents to the crossing of
certain roads by the Tidewater Rail
road and likewise to certain proposed
changes in public roads on or near
that line.
+. l.. Dupuy was directed TO exam
inc said changes and crossings and APP
prove such as to him seem proper.
Account Off. II. Daniel for hog kill
cd by dogs was laid on table for furth-
or nrOnf.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Stockholders Notice.

To the Famville Riding, Driving
and Park Association notice is hereby
given that az a meeting Of the stock
holders held June 18th, it was decided
to call i'm all the old certificates and is
sue IN lieu thereof new stock, as sever
al old certificates and the records Of
the Association have been lost. This
transfer will cost Sl.O0. All stock not
transferred within 80 days will be null
and void. The cost Of Sl.O0 is to pay
taxes and other debts.
j. j. WALKER, T.. r.. BOOKER,
President Sec'y. and IT..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Miss PaiteSOn Highly HOnOred.

Miss :. Gay Patteson, who for four
wears taught Mathematics at Mt
Holyoke College, i'm Massachusetts,
and for twelve years was head Of that
department i'm the state Normal
school, and after resigning her chair
a year ago, pursued a course i'm Cor
nell University, y. Y, leading 10 the
degree of Pm. D., which was recently
awarded. has been elected professor Of
Mathematics in the Sweet Briaf insti-
tute. il Amherst Co., a new school
by Mrs. Williams, end0w-
ed by her with $50 1000, and regarded
as one Of the best equipped ladies
colleges i'm the world.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Death Of EsilmabIe COIOred Man.

ON Thursday, the 18th inst, an
estimable colored man, Peyton Hilton,
living near Hampden-oidney, was
stricken with paralysis, and his death
occurred Sunday. He was s. years
old, and was respected by all for his
character and polite ante-bellum man
ners. He was the father of Peyton
Hilton, Of this town.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Public School teachers Elected.

Our school board met last Friday in
the Office of Capt. :. W. Paulett and
elected Prof. }. \. Carson, an A. b. OF
William AID Mary College, teacher Of
Nature Study in our Summer lnsti-
tute, as principal.
Prof. Carson comes highly recon-
mended a. a teacher, organizer, and
disciplinaTian. Miss Lucy = nderSvd,
of Albemarle, a graduate of the Mo-
NAL School, was elected % suCc 1
Mrs. Rice, resigned. Misses Heter-
ok, Walker, and Morris were !. elect
led.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Meeting Of Supervisors.

ON the thirteenth day Of July the
following accounts against the county
were presented, examined, and allow
ed and ordered To be certified to the
Treasurer for payment:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Mrs. Cochran RESIGNS.

Mrs. Jane X. Cochran, who succeed
ed Mrs. Morrison as matron Of the
State Normal School, has resigned her
position. Mrs. Cochran's host Of
friends here. whom she has won by
her gentleness and refinement, will be
sorry to receive this information.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Buffalo HIN 10 be Macadamlzed.

We have received the pleasing in
formation that Buffalo Hill, one Of the
worst pieces Of road in this part Of the
county, during the winter, is to be
macadamized. This gives us four APP
proaches that have been greatly inn
proved RECENTLY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
A True Snake Story.

Monday morning, Mr.. J. +. Phillips
killed a thirty-inch moccasin in Mr..
l.. ID. Edgar's garden, near the Farm
vile Manufacturing Company's plant,
which contained within it 81 young
ones. Those were also promptly dis
Matched
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Quick relief for Asthma Sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords inn
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages and if taken in time
will effect a cure. Sold by the Win
ston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Died.

Mr.. Conrad Huber, a native of
Switzerland, and for Il years resi-
dent near Greenbay, died last Sunday,
aged about 50 years.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Notice 70 Teachers.

The State Examinations for teach
cts will beiheid al the Normal School
on July 30, 81 and Aug. l., beginning
each day ats "a. IN. All those who
were prevented 10y sickness or other
sufficient reason from taking the May
examinations, and those who have at
tended a Summer Institute will be
entitled TO take these examinations. a
room will be set apart i'm the Normal
School for any colOred applicants.
Children like Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. The pleasantest and
best cough syrup To take, because il
contains no opiates. sold by all
Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Stop That Cough

before Il stops you. DR.. David's Cough Syrup
will cure IT, as numbers will testify Il Is the best
on earth. Large bottles 25 cents at White q Co
and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
10 CURE A COLD in ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money II 10 fails TO cure. r. w. Groves
signature is ON each box. Dc.
There is more Catarrh i'm this section
OF The country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last
lew years was supposed to be In
durable. For a great many years doc
tons Pronounced it "a local disease and
prescribed local remedies, and by con-
slanty falling 90 cure with local treat
ment Pronounced itincurable. Science
mas proven catarrh TO be a cOnstitu-
t0nal disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
aTrh Cure, manufactured by f.
cheney d Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the on
~ constitutional cure on the market. 1t
Is taken internally i'm doses from 10
ueiOls 10 a teaspOonful. Ii acts direct
" on the blood and mucous surfaces
Oh tne system. They offer one hun
uied dollars for any case it fails to
cure send for circulars and testi-
m0nials.
Address f. J.. CHENEY * Co.,
sold by Druggists, zoe.
lake Halls Family Pills for con-
suraiion.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20

oei on earth for rheumatism. strains. sprains
lll an pains. Unolualcd for both man and
~. Large bottle - cents. az White & Co. and
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20

a nIIIe love, little wealth,
"a little home for you and me;
aus ga. am ] ask except good health,
which comes with Rocky Mountain
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-07-20
Summation without irritation.

mat is the watchword That is
SShat Orno Laxative Fruit Sysup does.
Dieanses and stimulates the bowels
without irritation ln any form. Sold
ny The Winston Drug co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-03
Social and Personal Happenings.


lnkling OF the whole affair until the
very last moment. He thanked those
present, In his and his brothers be-
half, for the honor accorded to his
beloved parents.
The company then arose from the
tables. and after the same had been
removed and the hall cleared. formed
themselves in grand march led by Mr..
and Mrs. Judeil. Dancing was then
INDUCED in until the early hours OF
the morning. All In all. It was a most
delightful affair and will long linger
as a pleasant memory In the minds
Of all those who were present.
The following Is the inscription en-.
graved by Taupert's on the silver low
ing cup presented to the Mr.. and Mrs.
Judell:
ITO MR.. AND MRS. J. JuDEIL
From /.
CONGREGATION MONTEFIORE
Las Vegas, n. NJ, February 18th, 1906
In grateful appreciation OF services
unSelfishly rendered.
The following address. beautifully
engrossed and Illuminated by Prof.
Chapman, was also presented to Mr..
Judell:
Dear Sir: We, the members OF
Congregation Montifiore, take the
opportunity of your impending de.
parture for Europe TO offer you and
Mrs.Judell our best wishes for a safe
and happy voyage and to express our
gratitude to you for the admirable
manner in which you have filled the
office of president of this congrega-
ton for these many years. Your earn
estness and zeal have endeared you
to all of us and have contributed
largely to the welfare and concord OF
this small but devoted congregation"
"We beg you to accept. with out ex-
pressions OF appreciation Of your ser
vices. this testimonial and the accom-
panying Loving Cup as a small token
of our esteem and affection"
I'VE trust that you. with your dear
wife and family. may long be spared
in health and happiness 70 continue
your work in our midst with the same
zeal and devotion as In the past
again wishing you a long and
happy life of continued usefulness.
we are, dear sir, on behalf of the
congregation.
DAN STERN, President.
ISAAC BACHARACH, Treasurer.
d. WINTERNITZ, Secretary
Then follow the names OF all the
members Of the congregation in alph'
abetical order. The work Of engros'
sing and Illuminating is a veritabla
piece Of art and reflects great credit
upon Prof. Chapman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry, No. 6066.

f AAA
Department Of the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Santa Fe. New Mexico, Feb.
ruary Is. 1906.
Notice Il hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
Of his intention 70 make final proof
In support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before United
States Court Commissioner at Las
Vegas, New Mexico, on April 5. 1906,
viz: Jose r. Lucero. OF San Miguel
county. New Mexico. for the n IL,
N w IL. 8 w "a. N w ~, and N w
IA, N r IA. Sec. 8, r IA N, r 20 Il.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Marcos Costello, Placido Lucero, Al.
bino Sena, Albino b. Galiegos, all Of
Chaperftd. New Mexico at
ne MANUEL K. oTERO, Register,
3IGs gasfa f3N ssstU1 s@ afsN3n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-03
NOTICE roa pUst,cArIoN.

- Homsstsad Entry, NO. eS%4.
Department OF the Interior. Land OF.
flee at Santa Fee, New Mexico, Feb
ruary 2S, 1906.
Notice II hereby given that the FOL.
lowing named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof
In support ~ his claim. and that said
proof will be made before United
States Court Commissioner at Las
Vegas. New Mexico, on April S. 1906,
viz: Matias Aragon, OF San Miguel
county, New Mexico. for the N w IL.
Sec. rs. T IL N, X 20 r.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, VIZ:
Juan Mares y Ortiz, Benigno Martin.
es. Manuel Jimines , Flores. Seberi'
ano Baca, all Of Las vegas. New Mex'
leo.
MANUEL 4. orERo. Register
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-03

The case against John Shultz. charg.
ed with stealing 1000 feet of copper
wire belonging to the street railroad
company, taken under advisement by
Justice Bope YESTERDAY, was decided
In favor OF the defendant this morn.
Ing. On account Of lack Of space Che
full proceedings are held over until
Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-03
HOTEL MAXWELL.
MAxwELL CITY. n. n.

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sonable rates. Best duck and goose
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Tents and tent cottages for those ds.
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address
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