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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Council Proceedings.

The town council met on December
18th. Those present were Mayor
Blanton. presiding; Councilmen Du-
vail Fallwell, Erambert, Barrow
Scott, Martin and Anderson.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read aud approved.
Sergeant Miller's report was a
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

The accounts against the Town
amounted To s2,Sli35 and were order
ed TO be certified To the treasurer for
payment.
On motion the account Of farmNllie
Water, Light, Heat and Power Co., oil
$500 for expense incurred IN lower
ing water main was ordered to be paid
ON motion Of Dr. Anderson the
street Committee was authorized to
see that when streets are dug up by
water or sewer companies or any one
else. that the said streets shall be put
back in good condition as they ever
were. or else a fine will be imposed.
ON motion it was ordered that the
y. d ". by. be required 10 open Tar
den street across its right Of why, and
give no further interference To traffic
along that thoroughfare.
ON motion the committee was con-
tnued for report ON watering trough
ON motion the account of ). J.. Ian
caster Of $I3s.35 for alleged damages TO
his lot ON High street was laid on the
table.
ON motion of DR.. Anderson The
treasurer was requested TO furnish the
council with an tented statement OF
what the town has paid individuals
for retaining walls, steps etc, and the
amount received 10y the town for land
conceded to private individuals for
their use.
The committee appointed to look III
10 the matter Of changing size Of pipe
used TO drain lot Of W. H. Robertson
made the following written report
which was ordered to be received ana
spread upon the records. At a meet
inc of the street and Finance Com
mittees held Dec. 2nd, in Mr.. II. f.
Walls Office, for the purpose OF con-
sidering the laying Of drainage pipe
ON Appomattox street between the y
Il W. and T. * W. Railways, for the
accommodation of Mr.. W. II. Robertson
that is to take the water of his lo
where he is now erecting a large lac
tory. after much discussion 1t wa
decided unwise to put in - inci
pipe as this pipe would not be larg'
enough to carry the water, and upoI
the proposition Of Mr.. Robertson agree
ing to pay $3.50 if the town would pa
in p inch pipe, upon motion IL wa
carried to accept his proposition, an'
- Mr.. Robertson was to give the tow
ample time to put the pipe IN after u
informs the committees when he de
sires il. Nj Robertson agreeing to pa,
the $50 at same time that the tow
has To pay for the pipe.
Respectfully submitted,
- JNO. r. MARTlN,
y II. T.. WALL,
j. II. r. BARROW,
IL W. f.. ANDERSON,
Street and Finance Committed
On motion Of Mr.. Duyall the Stree
Committee was authorized to spen
:, 1900 for crushed stone for streets.
On motion the matter of the tow
Joining the League Of Municipalitl'
was referred to the Mayor to take sue
action as he thinks proper and repo
~ To next meeting.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
NOTICE.

Tbar,riiar annual meeting Of the Stockho'-
doris of tho First National Bank Of farmwie. Va
,g.ll ho held no their Banking House
TUESDAY. JANUARY 18th. lsls
af2 O'Clock d. no.. Tor the election OF Directors
for the coming year.
-...-a.lrt,.i 81, proxy. n g. DAVIDSON.
-5 President
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

Our Holiday pictures this year have
a distinctiveness, a pleasing rendition
Of finer points IN the human counte-
nance that makes them better than
ever. Yes, Hunt can yet finish them
for Xmas DO IL now.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Notice 10 Our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that
Folev's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
bv the National Pure Food and Drug
law as il contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend II
as safe remedy for children and
adults. The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

Trial Catarrh treatments are beng
mailed out free, on request, by d.
Shoop. Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving TO the people-without pen
nv's cost-the great value Ofthis scien-
ti'iic prescription known to druggists
everywhere a. DIR. Shops Calsrrh
REMEDY. Sold by all dealers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
List Your farm.

lfvou want cash for your farm,
Naiair price. mo- fancy price, Dut
What DO is worth, and want To- sell
quickly. ann iu Imposition TO handle
H. Am making "a specially of large
: esigss. have customer. for any num-
kItthe rrce, are right, most of them
pay cash. Cost you nothin
SELL List them with
VIM. ~. Jackson,
nber of ". N ~. r.. II. Immigra-
ssocalOu. Manager SOuthside
|| ia Branch southern Land
~, Farmville. Va.
o. a.. apl. Eft.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

On motion Of Mr.. Duyall the Street
Committee was authorized to spend
1900 for crushed stone for streets.
On motion the matter Of the town
Joining the League Of municipalities
was referred to the Mayor to take such
action as he thinks proper aud report
to next meeting.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
TO BE sUccErvL.
Be industrious

BE industrious.
BE absolutely trustworthy.
Be ready to lend the helping hand
when necessary.
BE trained The day is past when
prizes can be won by NE unskilled.
Be accurate; down Fyon 70 the lit
he things which supposedly don't
count.
BE "close-mouthed." The "unruly
member" has cost many a woman her
LIES ambition.
BE polite and attentive. Rudeness
and Indifference are a mighty poor
bank account on which TO draw
checks on success.
BE free from petty Jealousy and ar
rogance. II you are "catty" or stuck
up" you will lack friends. and friends
count heavily IN cornering success.
Be a specialist AZ least 10 a def
mite point Get all the sideknowledge
you can, none OF It comes amiss; but
concentration rather than dlfusiye-
ness is the secret Of modern making
good"
BE always on the alert TO further
the Interest Of the cause you have
at heart. This does not mean ruth
less tramplng on everyone or every
thing which interferes with those in
terests.
BE above-board. The must-be-hidden
things in life have way Of coming
10 light Just when the goal Is IN view.
Don't have any and you can run your
strenuous race for success more cour-
age0usly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
PROSPECT, DEC. l3, 1907.

PROSPECT, DEC. l3, 1901
Dear old Santa
want you TO bring
me a train and a horn and harp and a
knife and automobile | am six
wears old, and soft ball and some
candy and a hold lot Of things, bring
q wagon you must besure to bring H.
and a horse and a bel0om.
Coly Allen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Eight Days On His Back

and cured with two applications Of Dixie Nerve
and Rome Liniment. IL will cureyou.
Owens and Minor Drug Co..
Richmond. Virginia.
car.ienon.-T have been using your Nerve and
Rome Liniment on ny back and find IL acts Ike q
charm. For eight days I had been on my bach
nd could not move and after two applications
aannow outand 70 business
Very truly your,
F. G. OGBURs. North View. Va ~
Sold BY White 4 Co. and Winston DRUG -
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Edison and the Victor.

Hunt is agent for these celebrated
machines, big stock Of supplies for
both for a Xmas present. Come ana
LET us talk 10 over.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Planters Bank Of farmYIIIe.
Earmvllle. NJ. Dec. Y, ~.

Farmville, Va, Dec. Il, o.
Dividend so. -.
The Board Of Directors have this day
declared a semi-annIal dividend OF
SIX PER CENT payable on aud after
January lst, 1905. Dividend chechs
viIl he mailed. W. i. NENABLE,
Cashier.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Notice.
No hunting or trespassing allowed
on my place.
dec. st. Mrs. GIN bOndurahl'

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and en-
ioy life, use Burdock Blood Bilters,
The great system tonic and builder.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

The finest Coffee Substitute ever
made, has recently been produced by
Dr. Shoop of Racine, Wis. You don {
have to boil it twenty or thirty min
utes. "Made in a minute says the
doctor. "Health Coffee is really the
closest Coffee Imitation ever yet pro
duced. Not a grain Of real Coffee in IL
either Health Coffee Imitation is
made from pure toasted cereals OF
grains. with malt, nuts, etc. Really il
would fool an expert were he to un
knowingly drink it for Coffee. Chas
Bugg * Son.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

Prospect, Dee. l3, 1907.
Dear Santa Claus
expect you to
come TO see me. am eight years Old
and you must bring me knife and a
ball and a train, rifle and wagon
and some oranges and a beloom horn
Good night ann sleep.
Demey Allen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

When a girl begins 10 boss a young
man he might Just as well begin to
save money 10 buy furniture.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

Itch cured IN 30 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails'
Sold by II. &. Crute ~ Co., Druggists
not 1S-6mO
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as
they cannot reach the seat Of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a blood or constltu-
tional disease, and in order tocure II
YOU must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal,
lv. and acts directly on the blood ana
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. Itwas pre-
,cribed by one of the best physicians
i'm this country for years and is a regu-
lar prescription. 1t is composed OF the
hest tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The periect
combination Of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
i'm curing CatarTh. Send for testimo-
mails free
FL. CHEVY d CO., Props. Toledo,
O. Sold by Druggist, price zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constlpa-
ton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
Sion That Cough

before IL stops you. DR.. Davids Cough syruf
,iii cure HI As numbers will testify 70 b. the Be-
an earth. Large bottles % cents at White 70
and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

guarantee tod collect your 'ea~ Fa"v'I''
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Stoddert.

Dec. Is, 1907
Cards are out announcing the mar
risge Of Mr.. j. c. Garnett Of this place
TO Miss Grace T.. Elcan, Of Bucking-
ham. at New Store Presbyterian
Church the twenty-siXth Of December
at twelve o'clock. Miss Elcan is the
accomplished daughte Of Mr.. Marcus
G.. Flcan who is connected with many
prominent people who won fame aud
honor in our country's service. Mr..
Garnett is son Of Mr.. Willie Garnet,
" Buckingham, and = grandson OF
the we'll known Cook Ganett, OF
Curdsyille. He is a successful farmer,
and a splendid business young man.
When the Stomach, Heart, OF Kid
ney nerves get weak, then these organs
always fail. Don't drug the Stomach
nor stimulate the Heart OF Kidneys
That is simply a makeshift. Get a
prescription known 10 Druggists every
where as Dr. Shops Restorative
The Restorative is prepared expressly
for these weak inside nerves. Strength
en- these nerves, build them up Will
DR.. Shops Restorative tablets Oh
lliquid-and see how quickly help VII
come. Free sample test sent on reques
bv Dr. ShOop, Racine, Wis. You
health is surely worth this simple test
All Dealers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

4 new line neckware just received.
Fleming q Clark.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
plxle Nerye and Bone LInIment

"a, on earth for rheumatism. strains. sprains,
ana I'M pains. Unoluallcd for both man and
beast. Large bottle - cents, sat White Co.. ana
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20
PERSONNEL

Tickets at Crute's Drug store com
mencing Monday morning, December
30. at 10 o'clock promptly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

You can't always tell by a mans
actions whether he is a fool or a gen.
ius.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

It's the things you don't care for
that people are always willing to hand
you.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

We have cut the prices ON Ladies
cloaks to last until January 10Th, 1905
Don { fail 90 see our bargains.
Fleming d Clark.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

It isn't because he wears his hair
short that a woman wishes she was a
man.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

A guilty conscience needs no &C
cuser, but II usually has one.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

Many a man who takes himself seri
ously is considered a joke by HIS neigh
bors.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

Between an undertaken and IN
neral director the difference lies IN
the size or their bills.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

II you can't do a kind act with good
grace don't do 1t.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-12-20

Concelt my pud a man mp, but It
doesn't boost him up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
POSSES SHOOT EACH
OTHER FOR M0ONSHINERS
Government Officers in a Fierce Battle
Near Durham, Va.-Night Hid
Men from View

Durham, Va, Aug. 24.-Shrouded by
the inky blackness of a foggy night,
and guided only by the sounds of
stealthily approaching footsteps. two
parties of government revenue officers,
hunting in separate posses for moon
sinners, poured a deadly volley of bull
lets into each other near here last
night. Each posse mistook the other
body for lawbreakers. Every man but
one was shot down. The single excep-
ton was Deputy Collector Hendryx,
who headed the government party from
Raleigh, n. c.
Deputy Collector Henry. who led the
posse from Durham. was seriously
wounded, Deputy Marshal Gordon was
mortally wounded, and two possemen
were badly injured
A rigorous fight will be renewed
against the mOonshiners of the dis
.triCt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
CANDIDATE IS HERE
Charles w. Baldwin, Seeking
Pythian Office, Pays Visit to
Rock Island.
THE GRAND LODGE PLANS
Will Take Up Ratification of Commit
tee Action in Regard to the
Home at Decatur.

Charles w. Baldwin, past chancellor
of Peerless lodge 1874 of the knights
of Pythias of Chicago. was in the city
yesterday in the interest of the Pythian
Record and incidentally his candidacy
for grand inner guard of the grand
lodge which convenes in Moline in an
nual session Sept 15-16-17. Mr.. Bald
win stated that in years gone by it
has been an unwritten law that all Off
GERS of the grand lodge should be ad
vanced i'll grade at each election and
that the only new officer should be
the grand outer guard, hence his candi-
dacy for grand inner guard is against
the precedent of the order
Mr. Baldwin stated that Grand Chan
cellor L. D. Gass of Danville and Grand
Keeper of Record and Seal H. P. Cald-
well of Chicago would be in Moline
next week to make the final arrange
ments for the meeting of the grand
lodge. About 1900 visitors are expect
ed to be in attendance, as there are
more than 700 lodges in the state, rep
resenting over 10000 members of the
order, and each lodge sends one dele
gate. These with their ladies are cal
culated to bring the total to the figure
named
Decide on Plans for Home.
An important action which will come
before the grand lodge will be the rat
ification of the action of the committee
in regard to the selection of Decatur
as the site. the formulation of the
plans and the letting of the contract
for the s125,00O orphans home of the
order
| For II years Mr.. Baldwin was en-
crossing clerk of the senate and house
at Springfield, and in that capacity
made host of friends over the entire
state of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
LEGISLATORS TO FISH
AT 6. A. COOKIES CAMP
Aledo Man Invites Sixty Former Eel
low Members of House to
English Bend.

Peoria, H., Aug. 24-During all of
next week 60 legislators and friends of
former State Representative George
A. Cooke of AledO. Mercer county, will
be his guests at the AIedo clubhouse
on English Bend, a celebrated fishing
spet on the Mississippi river. When
ne was a member OF the Legislature
Cooke made many friends among both
parties in the house. and the invita-
ton grew out of his boasting of the
superior fishing and camping facilities
afforded by the Mississippi river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24

The two speeches show that the
president is Hamiltonian in his views
of the respective spheres of state and
federal governments and that Secra-
tary Taft is not much of reformer
Taft does not go quite as far as the
president Where Taft favors tariff
reform he qualities it by postponing it.
mo threat of the punishment of big
offenders can counterbala1ce the pro-
position to deprive the states of their
power to regulate the railroads and
other corporations doing business
within the state. National incorpor-
alton is the biggest step toward cen
tralization that has ever been sug-
gested''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
Atlantic BattIeship Fleet
Will Start on Cruise
to Pacific.
DATE MADE DEFINITE
President Issues Statement
After Conference With High
Naval Officers.

Oyster Bay, n Y, Aug. 24.-The AT.
lantic battleship feet will start for the
Pacific next December, according to an
official statement issued last night By
Secretary Loeb at the direction OF
President Roosevelt. The statement
was made following a conference in
the afternoon between the presidenr.
and representatives of the navy de-
partment. 1t follows:
"A conference this afternoon be-
tween President Roosevelt, Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Newberry, Rear
Admiral Brownson, chief Of the bureau
of navigation, and Rear Admiral
Evans. commander of the Atlantic
feet, was held to decide some of the
details in connection with the fleets
going to the Pacific
sixteen BattIeships Going.
The fleet will consist of sixteen
battleships. and will start some time
in December, going through the straits
of Magellan and up to San Francisco,
and probably will visit Puget sound.
The question of the route by which 1t
will return has not vet been decided.
The destroyer fiotilla will leave for
the Pacific about the same time as the
| fleet, but will not accompany it"
The officials who attended the con-
! ference refused to tell the object OF
their visit on their arrival here. Secre-
| tary Newberry and Rear Admiral
BIownson came early and went at
once to Sycamore hill. They would
not be interviewed. Admiral Evans
got in later When he got notification
To Join the conference he was fifty
miles off the Chesapeake capes. on his
! flagship. the Connecticut. which is
maneuvering with the first and second
division of the Atlantic fleet.
! Evans Answer Is Emphatic.
What are you here for?" someone
asked the admiral
81 wish to HI you would tell me
what | am here for" he replied.
The reporters told Admiral Evans
that they would see him later to which
he replied: Not if | see you first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
ZELAYA FORGlvES SON FOR MARRYING
AMERICAN GIRL---CCUPLE GO HOME

in order to support himself and his
wife. Miss Margaret Baker, daughter
of a we'll known government employe.
The young Nicaraguan secured work
as a piano player in music halls and
barrooms Between numbers of his
repertoire he confirmed the fact of his
fathers forgiveness.
Eyes, / am going back" he said. TT
has come at last. did not know
whether my father would ever forgive
me, but | have tried to be plucky and
brave and stick it OUT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24

Washington, Aug. "a Wooed to
softer thoughts by his victories in war,
President Zelaya of Nicaragua has for
given his 19-year-old son, who welded
an American girl without his consent.
The boy received a cablegram laconic-
ally saying: Come back; all forgiv-
en-" Yesterday he and his wife went
from New York enroute to the native
land.
Since his marriage some months ago
Alfonso has been compelled to wend
his way along the seamy walk of life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
Postpone Firemen's Meet.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 24-Peter B.
Mccarthy, secretary of the National
Firemens association, announced last
night that the dates for holding the
annual convention of the order at
Oklahoma City this year have been
postponed from Sept. 3, and ), to
Sept ). and Z. The change was
made to take advantage of the har-
vester excursion rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
WOULD KEEP OUT ALL
ASIATIC LABORERS
American Federation Executive Boarc
Also Wants Government Owner
snip of Telegraph.

Norfolk. Aug. 24.-The executive
board of the American Federation oi
Labor last night instructed all civic or.
ganizations to cooperate with the fed
Grafton in the effort to have the next
congress enact some stringent immi
grafton laws providing for the exclu
sion of Asiatic laborers of every de
scription.
President Roosevelt and congress
were asked to investigate the cost oi
buying the telegraph lines for govern
mental ownership.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
STRIKERS ISSUE
THEIR MAGAZINE
First Copies of Publication to Help
Telegraphers Out-Little Change
In the Situation.

New York. Aug. 24.-President Small
of the telegraphers union is expected
into the strike situation here The
strikers issued today the first copies
of a magazine which they are publish
ing to obtain funds for the union treas
uTy.
Officials of the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies say bus
mess is moving smoothly and so far as
the companies are concerned the strike
is over and no reason exists for arbi
tratiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT ROBBINC The
DEMOCRATIC NEST, SAYS BRYAN

Atlantic, Iowa, Aug. 24-In an al
dress yesterday at the Cass county
chautauqua William J. Bryan charge ]
that President Roosevelt and Secra-
tary Taft in outlining their attitude o,l
national issues We're robbing the DEM
ocratic nest of its feathers His ad-
dress was direct reply to the re-
cent speeches of the two republican
leaders.
Mr.. Tafts recent speech at Colun-
bus is not likely to please anybody
said Mr.. Bryan. "He uses too much
dennnciation to satisfy the trust
magnates, but when he comes to dis
cuss the remedies he is so weak and
Intellectual as to disappoint reformers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-24
COLLEGE HEAD RESIGNS
III Health Forces Father Marsiie CT
St, Viateur's to Retire.

Kankakee, H.. Aug. 24.-Rev. Father
NJ. J. Marsile. for 25 years president
at st. Viateur's college at Bourbon
nais. H., has been forced by i'll health
to resign. The announcement was
made at the close of retreat at the
college and at the same time 1t was an
nounced that Rev. Father P. J. O'Ma-
honey. prefect of studies. had been
chosen as his successor. Father Mar
in Oak Park recuperating. His health
was shattered by the fire which de-
stroyed the college in February, 1906
and by the arduous work of rebuild
ing the institution