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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
men FOR MINISTERS
Needed By Presbyterian Church m
This Section.
THERE ARE MANY VACANT PULpITS
Lack of Clergymen In the Synod Of
Virginia Is Deplored BY That
Body at Its Recent Meeting
IL -
In Charleston.


A special dispatch from Charleston
has the following to say concerning
the meeting OF the Presbyterian sym
cd of Virginia, which adjourned there
this week
The last Of the visitors who came .
the city to attend the 12oth session
of the Presbyterian synod, have gone.
The session was busy one. except
on Friday afternoon, when the mem.
bers Of the synod attended the recep-
ton at the home Of Governor Mac
Corkle. The whole time was spent
in the transaction OF business. But
with all that, little of Importance was
done BY far the most striking fea-
ture of the meeting was the continual
harping by every speaker upon the
lack of ministerial candidates. The
steady stream Of young men, which
is being drawn from the church by
commercial attractions is hurting the
ministry.
The report Of the visitors showed
that there are may vacant churches
in the synod of Virginia and that the
men now in training will not more
than fill these churches, leaving the
hundreds Of men needed for the mis-
sionary fields out Of consideration.
And this the Presbyterian church IL
not willing to do. Another striking
fact is that while the synod deplored
the fact that the young men of the
church are not entering the ministry
and passed resolutions concerning It,
there was now ord spoken concern
ing the advisability Of raising the sal
aries of ministers as an inducement
to young men with vocations for the
work. Another feature Of the situa-
tion is that the synod was universally
in favor of the continuation Of the
churches policy of allowing none but
trained men to become Presbyterian
ministers.
The reports Of mission secretaries
brought to light the fact that both in
the foreign field and the home fell
the Presbyterian church is doing great
work The synod seemed to appreci-
ate this fact and there is little doubt
that the contributions to missions this
year will be much greater than those
in the past.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
WAS VERY MISERABLE DAY
WEATHER CONDITIONS MADE
MATTERS DECIDEDLY BAD.
Busy Farmers Driven From Their
Fields, and Local Tradesmen Felt
the Effects of Steady Drizzle.

After period Of bright and ia
vorable weather covering several days
past, the weatherman decided to break
UP the situation early this morning
and old Jupiter Pluvius was called
upon to let loose a deluge that sue
ceeded in making matters mighty un .
comfortable for all throughout the en-
tire day
The busy farmers. deep in their work
Of husking corn, were driven from
their fields, and either worked abo II
their barns or came to town to attend
I to business matters. Hundreds Of
farmers in the county lost very valu-
able time because of the rain. Many
Of them are paying as high as 81 pc
day for men to husk corn, 80 grea.
is their desire to get their crops un.
der shelter, and the loss of single
day is a heavy blow to them.
In the city matters were decidedly
dun. The merchants stated that bus
mess during the greater portion OF
the day was at a standstill on account
Iof the rain, but that they hoped for
better conditions tonight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
GOT MANY, BuNNIEs.
Local Hunters Chased the Bunnies
With Success.

Ernest Hill, EDWARD Sprinkle anc
Edward Sinai Tent into the counts
hunting rrida; I'd bagged % rabbits
and one bird; They report rabbits
as plentiful, but -srds hard to find.
Other hunting partio1 got few rail-
bits. Many persor wcre preventts
from taking a jaunt into the woods
and fields today by the rain, but L
the weather is favorable next Tuesday,
scores Of hunters will be chasing the
game that day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02

II. !. Mortimer, who has been sery-
ing as assistant storekeeper Of the
Baltimore division OF the Baltimore q
Ohio railroad, with an Office at Bruns-
wick, has been promoted to the posi-
tion Of storekeeper Of the Philadel
phia division, with his office in Phil
adelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
Property Sold.

The Foreman estate was sold at pub
lie auction this afternoon in front Of
the county court house by Mr.. Frank
Foreman, administrator The farm
contained about 131 acres and brought
1880 an acre the purchaser being
Mr. John Foreman.
The sale Of the Charlie Smith es-
tate was postponed until next satur
day a week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
NOTICE TO RED MEN.
Tuscarora Tribe TO Attend Church
On Sunday Morning.

Allmembers of Tuscarora tribe, No.
so, Imp o. R. NJ, are hereby notified
that the sermon that was to have
been preached to the tribe by Rev.
c. c. Waite at the Christian churcn
Sunday, october "a. was postponed I'M
til Sunday, November 8 All members
are requested to be present Meet At
the wigwam 1880 sharp
11-1-2t. H. KEE DAVIS, C. Of r.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
PRESENTED BIBLE AND FLAG
OAK GROVE SCHOOL HOLDS IN
TEREsTING EXERCISES.
Testament and Old Glory Also Pre-
scented to the Beding School By
United American Mechanics.

The members of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics on Thurs
day presented handsome flag ant,
"a finely bound Bible to the Oak Grove
school, the ceremonies taking place at
1 o'clock IN the afternoon. The Bible
was presented by Mr. c. W. Foltz in
a very neat and appropriate address.
and the nag was rendered by Mr.. l.
y whitmore Both were accepted On
behalf of the school by the teacher,
Miss TIayslett, who afterward gave i
recitation in keeping with the occa-
sion.
AT the Bedington school at
O'Clock, the Mechanics also presented
a Bible and American flag. The cere-
monies were very interesting and APP
propriate Thep rincipal speaker was
Mr.. John j. Hetzel, who delivered an
eloquent address. Mrs. Laura o. Ia
bier, of Martinsburg, the teacher of
this school, accepted the gifts in a
neat speech. The children rendered
an interesting program.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
PAYS BIC LICENSE TAX.
Ohio County Turns in Large Sum 10
The State Treasurer.

An exceptionally large remittance in
the sum of st0i ,sSlGt was received
Friday at the auditors Office in Charles
ton from Sheriff Taylor, Of Ohio coun-
", being license taxes received III
Ohio county for the year 1907. With
amounts previously sent to the audi
tors office the total amount Of license
taxes collected in Ohio county THE
year viii aggregate $4,000, the lar
gest amount Of license taxes collectej
in any county in the state.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
WIN Conduct Services.

Rev. W. D. Mccurdy, pastor Of the
First Baptist church, Of this city. will
leave Monday for Stanleyton, where
he viii assist Rev. J. r. Brown in a
two-weeks revival meeting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02

town. Pa, which viii be a competitor
Of the Baltimore & Ohio. It will con-
meet with the Cumberland & Western
port system at Frostburg. Cortefi H.
Jennings, OF Jennings, Md, is presi-
dent Of the new line.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
lRMERS WANTED THE Line
Nd TOOK THE LAW INTO THEIR
OWN HANDS.
ore Up Tracks Of the Baltimore &
Ohio Before the officials Of the
Railroad Could Prevent It.

A mob of several hundred farmers
ire up the tracks OF the Baltimore
Ohio railroad near Boynton, NOT
from Cumberland, on Thursday,
and before officials OF the company
were aware of their action the mob
put in a grade crossing for the Penn
aylvania and Maryland Street Railway
Co
Supervisor M. F. Foley, Of the Pitts
burg division of the Baltimore & Obi,
railroad, started for the scene of the
trouble. but his train was derailed and
the crew soon oyerpowered. Foley
was forced into wagon and driven
to Salisbury, several miles distant. The
Baltimore & Ohio had refused to ALLOW
the trolley company to cross its
track at grade and the farmers, who
win be benefited by the trolley line,
lave become defiant. Several injunc-
pns have been granted and it is a
n as to whether the Baltimore
or the trolley company or
guilty Of contempt Of ccurr.
altimore & Ohio has issued at
S for as many Of the rioters
own, which will result in a
battle. The Pennsylvania
ID purposes to construct a
rrostburg, Md, to Johnson
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
not yer beck Completed.
An Old Veteran Dead.

lillian Eplinger is dead. in Morgan
hty, near Berkeley Springs, at tho
Of rs. He was one of the most
Etantial farmers in that section,
hg German from Somerset county,
He leaves a second wife and two
ldren. He was a Union veteran
the only man in Morgan county.
3 after serving three years in the
ny. re-enlisted for service again.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-02
DEAD
n Hospital al Baltimore
on Friday.
PERATED ON FOR A TUMoR
to Rally From the Shock,
Death Speedily Ensued-
eran Of the Civil War Sue
mbed IN Morgan County.

Lydia Corners, wife Of Mi
Conners and an estimable and
hown resident of South High
this city, died in the CITY lius-
Baltimore, Friday, following an
Fon.
Corners was taken tc tne Bs'ii-
hospital some time ago fof peat
Tor a tumor, and II was decided
h operation was necessary Tnis;
,erformed several da.'s ago, hat
atient failed to rally from the
and her death speedily cnsacd.
Corners had been a resident OF
ity for q number Of years, and
yell known and respected t 4
circle Of friends. She was a.sf.l
As years, and is survived by her
nd and the following children
George Chambers, Of TIancocis,
Mrs. Sterling Rife, Of Martins
and Mr.. Marshall Corners, CT
ity.
remains will be brought to Mar
re- over the Baltimore & Ohio this
lg, and will be taken Immediately
late residence on South High
The funeral arrangements
not yer bseiT completed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
Riot Al Church.

One of the biggest revival meetings
ever held in a negro church in Buck
ingham county broke up in a riot last
Friday evening. Several men were
cut, stabbed and beaten into insensi-
bility just as the doxology was being
sung in Petervlle Baptist Church.
Notwithstanding the fact that no
liquor is allowed to be sold in the coun-
Nv. witnesses Of the riot Friday say
that whiskey was the cause Of the
trouble and many Of the principals III
the affair were more OF less drunk.
Trouble started just as the large num-
Der ofconverts were being lined up In
front Of the pulpit for the parting ad-
monitions Of the pastor Suddenly
some one yelled eight and then there
was a scamper for the doors.
When the congregation poured out
Of the church a bloody sight met their
eyes. Men were lying on the ground
with blood pouring from long gaping
wounds made 10y razor and knife cuts
and stabs. Others were lying uncon-
scious from blows dealt by clubs and
they too were bleeding profusely.
c. Brown aud William Anderson
proved to be the worst wounded Of the
lot. The former has a long cash from
his collar bone down across his breast
to a point below the heart. This cash
was made, it is said, bya razor in the
hands Of either John OF Lucien Rol-
Inns, both Of whom have been held for
the grand jury Of the October term OF
court. William Anderson was knock
ed unconscious by a blow from a
heavy dogwood club in the hands OF
one of the two brothers. Several others
were more OF less injured but they
managed to get away and their names
were not learned.
Members Of the church who were
present when the trouble was on said
that Daniel Rollins, brother Of the
two sent on to the grand jury, William
Lewis and Alphonso Biddle were
among those hurt in the fight.
Constable Childress arrested several
Of the rioters and took them before
Squire Shaw, at Arvonia, where he
held the two alleged principals for the
grand jury and refused bail, sending
the case TO Bail Commissioner Gayle
81 Whitehall
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
Death Of a Coed Woman.

Died ia Famyille Oh yesterday
morning at , o'clock, Mrs. James NJ.
Orange, aged hfty-one years. No
trucr. nobler woman ever lived than
she A consecrated Christian in life
she died a triumphant and happy
death. Disease from which she had
long suffered did not destroy the
charm Of her kind indulgent DISPOSE
ton, nor diminish her unselhsh solicit
tude for her friends and loved ones.
She was faithful wife and a devoted
mother to five children. Vain is any
attempt to measure the loss Of a moth
er TO her children for there is no love
like mother-love, and to her children
Mrs Orange was what sunshine IS To
the world Though in III health for
many months, Mrs. Orange had been
confined to bed just one month.
The funeral will take place this,
Friday, morning at o'clock, from
the residence on Middle street, con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. ;. c.
Hatcher, Of the Methodist Church,
and interrmeut made in the Farm
Vile cemetery.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16

Aug. ~, 1884,
Mr.. and Ms John r. Allen and
Mr.. and Mrs. sam Allen went 10
Crewe yesterday where they will
spend several days with relatives.
Miss Annie Goodman, Of Ballsyiile,
who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
I. W. Diggs, will return 10 her home
today.
Miss Fortune McCraw is visiting re-
latives in the neighborhood
Messrs. Clyde Ransom and Frank
Lee, Of Lynchburg, spent last week at
the home Of Mr.. G.. II. Ransom.
Miss Antysh Allen has returned
home after q pleasant visit 10 Mrs.
W. ID Redd, Of Farmyille.
Mrs. VIM. Campbell and children
are visiting her sister Mrs. Bowen
Watts.
Mr.. Norman Ransom, of Roanoke,
paid short visit TO his home people.
Miss Sallie Womack, of Cumber-
land, is spending this week with Miss
Ida Scott
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
WOFShaIH.

Editor Hcraid. When the court
house was moved from Prince Ed-I
ward Courthouse, now known as Wor-
sham, the loss Of the old village was
Famville's gain, and now that effort
is being made TO restore the place TO
something of It's ancient glory ] hope
il will be the pleasure Of the Farm
vile people 10 contribute to it. / am
not prepared just now to say in what
particular manner, but the way will
open and the response, ] trust will be
ready aud liberal one. The High
school is the first step in the line Of
improvement aud should be made Of
he highest order Of excellence.
In days gope by Worsham was one
of the most attractive and delightful
Of all the small towns of Virginia. j
doubt if more Of intellectual aud
moral worth was ever gathered in the
same space Of mother earth, and | am
quite sure that no more courtly men
or queenly women ever welcomed
the coming OF did speed the parting
guests" Such a spot 50 rich in mem
cries should not be allowed to fall into
ruin. 1t is Farmvile's little sister,
and as such should awaken her ten
derest instinct hail with joy the
new dawn and the brighter day for
WOrsham. LOYAL.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
Notice Of Contest Filed.

w. II. Hubbard, candidate for the
nomination for supervisor of Lockett
district, has filed notice ofcontest with
Chairman L. l.. Dupuy. Mr.. Hub
bard alleges that there were irregu-
larities in the primary held on the
3Oth Of July at his precinct, one Of
which was the allowing several per-
sons To vote who were not entitled to
suffrage. His opponent, Mr.. X. II.
Walton, was declared the nominee by
a M iority Of fifteen. The case will be
heard by the Democratic Committee
on next Tuesday, and should the
alleged irregularities be proven 10y
the complainant another primary cleo
ton will be ordered and the vote taken
pNpr
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
Keep The Kidneys Well.
Health is Worth Saving, and
Some Farmyille People Know
How 10 Save IL.

Many Faumyille people take their
lives In their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are respon-
sible for vast amount OF suffering
aud III health, but there is no need TO
suller nor 10 remain in danger when
all disease and aches aud pains due 10
weak kidneys can be quickly and per
manently cured by the use Of Doan's
Kidney Pills. Here is the statement
Of a farmvilie citizen who has RECLAIM
ed good health by the use Of this rem
edy:
a. ID jenkins. who has resided in
farmyille, Va, for twenty-five years
and Is blacksmith by occupation,
place Of address on Main street, says:
"When ! come across anything which
Is good ! like to let others know about
10. ] suffered for some time with a
dull aching pain In the small OF my
back and was suffering at the time !
went 10 II. {. Crute's drug store and
got DOan's Kidney Pills. They went
right 10 the spot and IL was only
short time before my backache was a
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al backache sufferers 10 give Doan's
Kidney Pills a trial and they will
never regret It.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
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New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name -Doan and
take no other.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16

The County School Board met yes
terday in annual session and trans
acted considerable business.
The Executive Committee Of the
State Female Normal School met
yesterday Ia the city Of Norfolk.
II you will watch the sky between
the hours Of and 4 o'clock IN the
morning you will see the latest comet
II rises in the east several hours be-
fore the sun.
Mr. NJ. 5. Daniel, Of Charlotte
county, was In town yesterday Mr.
Daniel recently sold to the Home De
yelopment Company a tract Of ZOO
acres Of land upon which is much
valuable timber.
Mrs. W. f.. Anderson has been APP
pointed hostess Of the Virginia build
ing at Jamestown to act as such for
given period. This comp iment was
extended 10y the Exposition authori-
ties, and was accepted by Mrs An
dersOn.
Mrs. Laura Anderson and her grand-
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Sutherland,
who have been visiting in II. Joseph,
Mo, the past two months, have re-
turned to Famville. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. b. ;. Fem, who
will remain here through the rest OF
the summer.
Mr.. r.. a. Wingo left yesterday for
Texarkana Texas, where he goes for
the benefit Of his health. Mr.. Wingo
has been in very poor health for sever
al years, and his going away Is upon
the advice of physicians. He VIII
remain for a time with relatives IN
Texas, when it is probable that he
will 90 to Colorado.
Messrs. II. A. Stokes, w. ID. NJ.
Stokes, Beverly Gates, G.. NJ. Bass and
w. II. Hubbard went TO Washington
last Monday as the guests Of the
United States Realty Company, and
came back enthusiastic In their praise
Of the hospitable entertainment pro-
yided for them by the company's
president, Col. Arthur +. Randle.
The gentlemen were accompanied on
the trip by Nj. +. Il. Booker, who is
local agent for the l.. :. Realty Com
pany, and the object Of it was to show
some Of the prominent men OF our
town the possibilities Of Randle
Highlands, suburb Of Washington
being developed under the guidance
Of Col. Randle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
Right, / Reckon.

Eitor Herald.-l saw young
minister drive into small Virginia
village the other day in his shirt
sleeves and sleeves rolled well up be
yond the elbow points. Having hitch
ed his horse he began to mix with the
crowd, and shaking hands right aud
left. He wore a colored shirt too.
Having been raised in the atmos-
phere of Hampton Sidney and Union
Seminary ] was not prepared to be
lieve he was a preacher until | was in
troduced 10 him, and don't know
when have met with more genial
spirit. A blacksmith stood in the
crowd, and when the parson reached
him he said, my hands are too black
10 shake with you" but he seized
both Of them and there was vigorous
shaking. H
Was the man Of God violating any
Of the prophecies II lac had been on
board Of cars I would say Eyes, but
mixing with his own people ] would
say emo" ON inquiry / learned that
he was a Cody man, an excellent
preacher aud that he was doing good
work Perhaps IN this easy-go-way
ne got nearer to the people and was
more Of power for good among them
Farmyille would be greatly shocked
however, If some one Of her preachers
should walk down to the postoilic'
some "dne morning with a neglige'
shirt on and sleeves turned TO the arm
pits.
The papers tell us that in Louisi
ana certain minister announced e
/ his flock that he would during the
summer preach without his coat
If so ne should put on a gown.
VISITOR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
HamDden-SIdney College.

Announcement has just been made
that Prof. George W. Walker, gradu.
ate Of Hampden-Sidney, class Of '6s,
and Professor Of Latin in the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, will deliver the
opening address at the College on
Wednesday afternoon, Sept. llth.
The unusual number Of old students
who are expecting to return to Hamp-
den-Sidney College is equalled only
by the number Of new students who
are being enrolled. The new students,
as the old, are representative, coming
from all parts Of the two Virginias and
the adjoining states aud including a
splendid proportion Of picked men.
The Senior class will be the largest In
wears and the Junior class will be
enlarged by the reception OF several
new men. All indications point to
the largest enrolment in fifteen years.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
Captain Hunt Undecided.

Captain II. Ii. Hunt, who for nearly
four year has had successful command
Of the Farmyille Guard, is being inn
portuned by military officials Of the
State and also 10y many Of his own fell
low citizens TO withdraw his reslgna-
ton sent in ten days ago. a number
of letters have been received by Cap
tain Hunt, all expressing in warmest
terms the writers appreciation Of his
services 10 the military interests Of
the State a petition was circulated
here last week among the citizens Of
the town not members Of the Guard,
asking the Governor not to accept
Captain Hunts resignation, aud in
addition to this the company has unan-
imously asked that the resignation be
Withdrawn.
Captain Hunt, when asked about it
yesterday said he was undecided as to
the matter; that his resignation was
still in the hands Of Major Vaughan,
and he was earnestly considering
what TO do
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-08-16
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Beck.
August u, 1907

August 10, 1917
Mrs. Lua Neroll. Of Manchester,
and children are the guests Of Mrs.
Fowlkes.
Miss Virgie Moring was ln Crewe
one day last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins spent
Sunday with relatives in Lunenburg.
A lively picnic Was given at Grape
Lawn Thursday, the most beautiful
grounds were crowded with people
from every direction. Quite number
Of amusements were INDUCED ia such
AZ games, swings, music, etc.
Mr.. Robert Meador, OF Richmond,
left Monday after a brief visit TO his
sister.
Mr.. Everett Meador, of Crewe, spent
Sunday night with his sister
Mr.. W. J. Hillsman and brother. Of
Farmville, were here Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G.. Moring wishes
to announce the marriage Of their old
est daughter, Maude Matthew, 10 Mr..
II. Norwood Layne, Of Richmond, to
take place at Bagby Memorial Church
Wednesday, September II. 1907 4,
p. NJ.
Mr. John Farmer, Of Burkeyille, was
in town while this morning.
Mr.. W. II Vaughan left yesterday
TO visit the Exposition.
Miss Maude Moring spent We'd
neSday at Crewe.
Mr.. Walter Weaver is slightly sick.