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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-11-15

meanwhile he is eating better fruit
And II the neighbours back does not
break, he himself is just that much
ahead Of his neighbor anyway. They
call such people "hill-billies" out in
Tennessee and Kentucky. They had
10 invent a new word to call them by.
There wasn't any word in the English
language to describe them.
There are some men who are finan-
cially not able TO join the Association
For these men we have the greatest
sympathy, and we believe most Of
them have the greatest sympathy for
the Association and hope to see il
succeed. If the Association succeeds,
these men will by prudent manage
meht be able to accu mulate something
aud become independent. If the AS
ISOLATION fails, they will be in a hope
less condition, and must either remain
under taskmasters OF be driven out OF
the profession Of farming. But as soon
as they can possibly do 50, they should
join the Association, no matter how
small their crops may be.
To those who have joined in this
movement, we have this to say: You
are better of for having made the
fight if you lose every pound Of tobac-
co you have put into it. You are
fighting for a great principle. You
are fighting for your own and your
neighbors home; for the patient wife
Of the iireslde; for the tots that play
about your hsarthstOne. The success
or failure Of this fight means the open
or the closed gateway Of opportunity
to thousands Of young people. 1t
means the revival Of hope, or IFS death
knell, to many fair lad and lassie
1t means in many a modest home the
sound of the sweetest music on earth
the laughter Of children; or the mos
piercing pain that can grip parents
heart-the sigh or sob Of grief anc
disappointment from those who, alas
are helpless to help themselves. You
are standing firm in a goodly cause.
And God will bless you in you
efforts to help yourselves and your
neighbors, and to help the children
"get a small start" in life. One LITTLE
boy has gotten his "small start" How
many Others there are Of whom w
have not heard.
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Educational Rally.

The cOlored teachers Of Prince Ed
ward county met with nearly every
teacher present at school No. on
Thursday at 1870. Supt. j. II. Davis
presided and introduced the speakers
Of the day, Prof Williams and Maj.
r. r. Notion, Of the Hampton School,
and Hon. T. G. Walker, Of Gloucester
These addresses were practical and
instructive and were listened to by the
teachers with great interest and plea
sure.
Prof. Williams laid stress upon the
importance Of making the course OF
study in our public schools more prac
teal by introducing courses on ele
mentary, agriculture, manual train
ing. cooking and dressmaking.
Mai. Motion spoke especially Of the
great opportunity before the colorec
teacher for the elevation Of his race by
moulding the character Of the child.
Mr.. Walker appealed to the teach
ers to arouse the colored patrons t
supplement the aid received from tax
alton by personal efforts and gifts &c
as to better equip the schools and Il
lengthen the term.
A public meeting was held In the
First Baptist Church at S p. NJ. a
which Judge A. d. Watkins presided
The large auditorium was well fille'
with an interested and enthusiastic
audience that frequently applaude'
the speakers.
Judge Watkins presided with hi
usual dignity and made several point
ed talks in introducing the seyera
speakers.
The addresses were Of a high orde
and dwelt upon the importance Of tru
misunderstanding Of hand, head an
heart, for the uplift Of the colored race
A movement was inaugurated I
supplement the public funds so as
add two more months to the scho'
term at the Farmville school.
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First Musical at Conservatory Of
Music.

The pupils recital given at the par
lors Of the Conservatory Of Music last
Friday night, was most successful and
the company Of invited friends thor
oughly enjoyed the program presented.
All the young ladies played exceeding
~ well and showed good technique
and musical feeling, and their artistic
execution reflected great credit upon
their able instructors.
The names Of those who took part
were: Misses Lurline Richardson
Lucy Heath, Ruth Garnett, Blanche
Kicks. Luclle Watson, Virgilia Bugg,
Mary Howard Wilson, Mary Shorter
Mary Larew, Susie Roberts, ku'h
Redd. Vivian Gwathney. Miss Laetilla
NJ. Snow sang two beautiful songs in a
elegant style, and Miss Matte L. VIII
lis read very interesting sketch from
Mozarts life.
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AMELIA COUNTY.
Jetersyille.

November IL, 1907.
Mr.. Ed. Richardson aud wife, Of
Durbin, w. Va visited relatives here
yesterday. Mrs. Richardson was
formerly Miss Dolly Payne de Kraft.
Rev. T. o. Edwards preached at the
Methodist Church Sunday afternoon.
Captain NJ. II. Bullock, postmaster
at this place. who was married No
yember 9Th, returned from his bridal
tour Saturday night, having taken IN
the Exposition aud places Of interest
in and around Norfolk.
Mr.. Webster Blanton spent We'd
nesday night with his mother al this
place.
Miss Matte Booker will go to Rich
mon this week to attend the marriage
Of Miss Mary Brooks.
Mr.. Charlie +. de Krailt, youngest
son OF Alr. \. W. de Krafit, deputy
clerk Of Amelia county, died at hi'
home at Amelia, November 9Th, afte
long aud painful illness.
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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY.
Abilene.

NV - i"'fs
At the home OF the bride, near
Abiline in this county, in quiet and
simple ceremony in the presence Of
relations and frienls. Mrs.
Edna Marable became the bride OF
Mr.. Charles strive, Of Toledo, Ohio.
The ceremony was performed at IL
O'Clock A. NJ. by Rev. Charles Ander-
son. with a most beautiful and touch
ing service.
The residence had been tastefully
decorated for the occasion, the color
scheme being red sour wood with
white and purple chrysanlhemums.
The bid carried a beautiful bouqueto OF
white chrysanthemums. The bride
wore a beautiful tailor made suit OF
blue silk with hat and gloves TO match
Her cousins, Mr.. Willie Price, Of Mad
isonyille, and MI Egglostou Daniel
of Bethlehem, were the ushers. I'M
mediately after the ceremony, ana
congratulations and good wishes, the
couple left Farmville ON The 800 train
for their happy home.
They received many beautiful and
useful presents.
Miss Lizzie Oaks and Mr. Grover
Baldwin, Of Pamplin City, were the
charming guest Of the Misses Franklin
last Thursday aud Friday.
Some Of the recent visitors Of the
jamestown Exposition are Messrs.
John Franklin, Viyal and Charlie
Bagov. and Misses Matte and Floiene
Franklin. and Mrs. Lynwood Car
wiles
Miss Margaret Davis left sunday
e for Keysyille where she will stay
until Tuesday with relatives then she
e will leave for Richmond 10 spend some
time with friends
Mr.. John Bagby had quite nice
D corn shocking on iast Friday night
and a bountful supper served. II
was very much enjoyed by all who
attended.
We are very much pleased with oul
E school teacher, Miss Belle Shorter.
Mr.. Juo. Franklin visited friends a
e Ontario last Saturday and sunday.
o Mrs. Chas. Dixon and children, o
Eureka Mills visited in the nelghOOf'
hood last Saturday and Sunday
E The Presbyterian meeting began a
n Douglas Church las Monday night a
3. 73O o'clock
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
St0ddert.

November L., 1907.
The people here took very little in-
terest In the election last week. II
was unusually quiet.
There is much complaint in regard
to the mail. Angola contends It takes
three days to get letter from Farm
Vile by way Of Jetersville, when it's
not more than twelve miles from An
COLA to Farmville, and the mail should
be delivered by r. f. ID. They are
kicking so it will have to be changed
Mr.. + b. Hughes and Mrs. Mary
b. Blanton moved to the Guine'
neighborhood last week much to the
regret Of the neighbors here.
Mrs. Joe Hazlegrove returned Satur
day from Baltimore much improved
in health.
There is some complaint Of scarcity
OF funds among the negroes, still the.
won't work unless they are paid In
highest possible price for labor.
Miss Mary White Cox spent som
days with Miss Happy Blsnton Lar
week
DR.. II. l.. Blanton returned fror
the jamestown Exposition.
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Beck
November 1901

AfWHNAAaNNt 80
Mrs. j. ID. Jenkins went to Crewe
on business Tuesday.
Miss Wit Harper, Of Crewe, was the
guest Of Capt. and Mrs. +. W. Morlng
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Jennie Dickinson, Of Burke
vile. came Monday to board the win
ter months through with Mrs. /. b.
Redford.
Mr.. II. d. Moring, from Farmyille,
spent Sunday at Mr. J. c. Mornings.
Mr.. W. T. Gibbs and Mrs. J. d.
Jenkins left Wednesday for Peters
burg, where they intend to stay fe"
weeks.
Miss Maude BEDFORD spent delight
full day at Burkeyille Monday.
Miss Annie Maye Moring left earl,
Friday morning for the purpose o
seeing the sights at the Exposition.
Mr.. W. II. Vaughan was in Rich
mond Friday and Saturday on bu-i
ness.
Mr.. Holman Vaughan, OF PAGES, Va
is visiting his brother, Mr. W. ID
Vaughan.
Miss Myrtis Weaver spent Monda
and Tuesday with her sister, Mn
jenkins, Of Green Bay.
J Mr.. George Elliott, Of Lynchoufl
; Is here for few days.
Mrs. w. j. Conner left Saturday 10
Burkeville where she will spend SOM
time recruiting her health.
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Respectfully submitted,
- "a D.rrr r.tr-s In
The following bills against the town
,vare presented and ordered to be paid:

Mr.. j. p. Lancaster and Mrs. Louise
f. Lancaster complained Of the grad
ing done on High street abutting their
lot, adjoining the residence OF DR.. Jar
man. They say:
LIST. That the grading done on the
sidewalk in front Of said property Is
excessive, and such as to make the lot
inaccessible.
2nd. That said grading was do e
without any notice to, or consent OF
the owners.
8rd. That thereby the lot has been
rendered worthless, as building lot,
without great expense Of grading and
building retaining walls.
4th. That TO grade same enough to
make il accessible would detract from
its original value because it would
make the lot much lower than the
surrounding property.
We ask, therefore, in consideration
Of the above obvious facts, what cash
compensation we may expect from
your honorable council for this dam
age?
We also ask that you kindly give us
definite reply at your earliest con-
venience in order that we may take
such steps as we may think proper to
protect our interests.
The complaint was referred to the
Street Committee and the town at
torney.
Mr.. Louis Z. Hubbard, on behalf Of
the Farmville Water Company, pre-
scented bill Of something over $3.50
amount expended for lowering the
water mains on High street. The bill
was referred to the town attorney.
Mr.. Erambert presented an applica
ton from the statesmen in the dispen
sary for an increased salary. They
now receive 5000 each per month
Some Of the councilmen expressed
themselves as favorable to the increase
but il was not within the bOdy's pro
vince to do so. The matter was re
ferred to the dispensary board.
Major Martin, chairman OF tn
Street Committee, informed the coun
ell that the cost Of draining the waite
from the lot owned by Mr.. w. ii
, Robertson, near the narrow guage de
pot. will be about 81 200. At the DC
tober meeting Of the council it was OF
dered that a "A inch pipe be laid alon
the street. but the committee in charg
q upon reconsideration, agreed that tn
r pipe should be at least p inches u
4 diameter, and hence the matter wa
q brought back to the council. On m'
ton Of Mr.. Scott the question OF IL
creased appropriation for this dral
was referred to the Finance and stree
= Committees who are to confer wit
Mr.. Robertson.
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Full BlOOded Indian.

Rolling Thunder, a full olooded
Sioux Indian, aud a direct descendant
Of the famous Warrior, Sitting Bull,
will be in Farmville with the Daniel
Boone Company, which plays here
next Monday night. This Indian Is
graduate of Yale with high honors.
After leaving he returned to the re-
servation referring to be among his
own people and near relatives. Roll
ing Thunder has an elegant flow OF
the English language, and is today
the only full blooded Indian playing
with any dramatic company. Ills
Interpretation Of the great CHIEF,
"Little Bear is a rare piece OF acting
and when bedecked in full war rega'
liza. his appearance is most picturesque
and striking. The blanket and heao
dres, were given to him by his uncle
and were worn by the famous, Sitting
Bull. himself. RollingThunderhas beeL
offered a handsome sum several times
for this dress, but no offer has evei
tempted him to part with 80 yaluaoi'
a relic.
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BUCKINGHAM COUNTY.
ATcanunn

hlNdhhhs
November IL, 1901
In an slcoye or grOtto amidst the
topmost peaks and craigs Of Wills
Mountain known locally as Wood
sons cavel there assembled on Thurs
day Of last week about seventy-hVe
farmers, with a dozen OF so wives and
daughters, to hear words Of advice ana
encouragement from three able spon-
sors Of their cause in their contest with
the cruel Tobacco Trust, to-wit: Hon.
Hal Flood, NJ. c., J. Taylor Ihomp-
son and +. T. Bondurant.
Members Of the Tobacco Association
have known and witnessed for some
time the untlring zeal Of our Congress
man and Mr.. Bondurant, In rallying
the Southside planters to a sense Of
their wrong, and pointing the way OF
escape from the shackles the trust has
fastened on us, but we were especially
pleased to see another recruit from
outside the planters ranks, so ably
and so earnestly espousing our cause,
in the person Of that rising young
lawyer Of Farmvile, Mr.. Thompson.
Mr.. Bondurant, to whose sacrifice Of
self and fidelity to the cause, South
side planters owe a lasting debt Of
gratitude, dwelt more especially in
statistics, telling US that the Associa-
ton had already sold 1900 hogsheads
Of the pooled tobacco, at a higher net
price average than either Lynchburg
or Farmyile markets, and also added
the information that old Buckingham
"pooled" more pounds OF tobacco last
year than any other one county in the
dark tobacco Association?
Congressman Floods speech was 3
masterpiece Of logic; his reasoning on
the question Of organization, the abso-
lutte necessity OF it II the planters
would preserve their freedom, and the
increased financial results that would
accrue from organization was unan-
swerable; truly Mr.. Flood is repre-
sentative Of his constituents, able, I'M
firing and faithful His motto seems
to be "Ich Diem" Long may he serve
us.
About one-half the company pre-
sent were Association members, and
under the convincing arguments Of
these three gentlemen about a dozen
others Of the solid planters Of Buck
ingham pledged their 1907 crops 10
the Association.
After the speaking bountiful cold
collation. Of lamb, chicken, ham, with
their accessories was spread on the
ground and was much enjoyed by the
assembled crowd.
A like meeting, with the same speak
ers will be held at Rival on 10Th inst.
Mr.. Lloyd Clark, son Of j. w. Clark
superintendent Of the Standard oil
Co.'s stave making plant at this place
was married in Roanoke on the 6lh
inst, to Miss Ada May Cromer; the
bride and groom are here visiting the
groom's father, at his shsnty on the
staye yard during the day but lodging
at Mrs. Hebditch's.
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LETTER TO W. P. vENABLE.

Dear Sir. ia customer wants 5000
do you give him $40!
Suppose you should hear Of one OF
vour customers doing thing like mat
and not knowing 10, what would you
saw next time hewants discount
We'll venture half your men are DO
ing that very thing without suspi-
ciOn. ..-
Men who paint any other paint than
Devoe are paying s15 for $500 or some
other such figure.
40 gallons DeyOe is enough Tor
qoodsize house two coats; - or ~ Ism.
/ too much Of another paint. lnefe
/ $50 or $3.50 for or lO extra gail0nsi
besides y 10 q a gallon for putting u
ON. that's $40 20 go. That's how Dali
the houses stores factories warehouses
shops barns fences are painted soD TOT
paint and labor, 50 60 $50 mofeior not
/ knowing what paint 20 put-on.
The one 20 put-on is the paint thst
taxes least gallons and makes least
| bills for paint and labor
''''- Yours truly,
Al +. W. DENOE " co.
! p. 5. J. f. " alton d Co. sell our
! + amt.
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Honor Roll.

The average attendance Of pupils IN
the public schools has been unusually
good during the month OF October
While many have done well in this
respect the honor Of having the bes'
average attendance belongs to No. IL
IN Buffalo district, taught by Miss
Mamie Allen. The enrolment OF tins
school was 20, with an average al
tendance Of 1857 OF over 96 per cent.
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Total...........$3O.26


He took the little crop-made by his
honest little hands, in toll and sweat
Off the warehouse floor, and there was
a cloud on his heart. lie had worked
hard, in the scorching heat Of the sun,
to make his crop. 1t meant much TO
him in labor, and it meant much in
his hopes, and he did not feel that he
could sell it at such a price without
bitter disappointment. lie concluded
he would take his; chances with the
Association. And so he put It in the
prizery, and anxiously awaited the
outcome. And here was the outcome
the price he got for the same tobacco,
when sold through the Associations
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Marriage.

AT the residence Of the officiating
minister, Rev. j. H. Davis, there were
united in marriage yesterday Mr. John
Henry Kreye and Miss Plummer Xix
Coleman, both Of this county.
MI Penick, of Buckingham county,
the grandfather Of the bride, MI Con-
nard the "best man" and several 9TH
er friends Of the couple were present
az witnesses.
The happy couple left on the lO;4'
A. NJ. train for a bridal tour
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Total.

Here Is a good "sum, - for the boys
and girls who read this to work out.
Get out your pencils and paper, boys
and see what was the difference be-
tween the price offered this little farm
er on the warehouse floor by those
who don't believe in the Farmers
Tobacco Association. How many
mounds did he have to sell? Add 1t
up. Then, how would you find out
how much more per pound he got
through the Association than he was
offered on the open market? And how
much would it be? Suppose you put
it this way, boys: "Morton McGehee
was offered $3O.26 for-pounds OF to-
bacco on the market. He sold It
through the Association and got S'S'lO
for il. This was-mOre than he
would have gotten if he had sold 1t in
the warehouse. AS he hsi--pounC 8
tn sell. this made-cents more per
pound by selling it through the Asso-
citation. We should like to get some
answers to this problem from the boys
and girls who read the Herald; boys
end girls twelve OF thirteen years old
And here is a problem for the grown
people TO work-all ofthem, especially
the warehousemen, the tobacco buyers
and those people who help the farmers
with plenty Of advice, and tell them
they can never succeed, and that they
ought not to do anything to arouse
the enmity Of the Tobacco Trust, ano
the Reggie buyers: When that boy
sold his tobacco through the Assocla
ton. aud lot that big diflerence-ove
twice as much-for it, to whom dc
that difference belong? 1t belonged Il
the boy. Morton McGehee, didn't it
WHY did it belong to him? Becaus
il brought that difference in sale
didn't il? II was not gwen TO him b.
the Association because he was boy
was it? The purchaser didn't give tina
difference andllose money on the iran
action lust to help that boy, did he
He didn't know the boy from Adam
If was a sale, not a gift-wasnt IL
In other words, II the tobacco brough
that difference, it was worth it, WASH
Lit? Ifany reader thinks the purchase
lost money when he bought that L
hacco from the Association, he ougl
to be sent to Williamsburg. He ism
, safe roaming around by himself.
"Well, what are you driving att
will be asked by some tooter for u
Tobacco Combine; or by some one WI
knows what we are driving at b'
e does not wish it driven home. We pr
o pose to drive it home.
= IT, THAT DIFFERENCE OF NEARI
{ FIFTY DOLLARS BELONGED TO TIA
: ROY AFTER THE TOBACCO WAS sol
; THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION 1T b
1oNqED TO HIM WHEN He oFFERf
THE TOBACCO Of THE wAREHOU'
T. FLOOR.
"What?" shouts some one; III
did not bring any more on the marx
when bidders were there, was 1t worl
a any more?" The answer to that que
d ton is that there were not "bidder'
on the market. There was just OF
bidder, no more, no less. The pers'
that makes the bid may notalways
y the same, but there is just one bidd
a after all. That bidder is the C-O-l
e B-I-N-E.
= A difference Of nearly fifty dolla
on little over 700 pounds Of averaI
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Wag5eFngs of a Week.
,.. -,r, .,i,,i,o fhe
t.t.. t...,,.,- of canp life
nu''.-,.,....,t. .isc. c,.,s fried cab
- .,...e-- We had esg. uu-
.-,7s..f..'..t .l,. hans hate Joined the
- AMI DID,, m.rs .crlmbles for
SUM.
O's'"' ,.....,... ..,,,, ,sefnl les
n"' - mast ysornl and
sous ".'' ID. t1., bs1-mskinr everv
e' ''''''' .''.'' .'......r,.,,.o,5 ener.yv
Wbv make up OF shake up a hard
II. ANS how? DO YOUR best at
h.ot,n, snl.i- left as you found il.
,~1r ann ner.uaded that it is best
,,.ttoturn down the cover and allow
tbe he'd Co .air" all day The few
wrinlle- u the sheet make no im-
ore..ion ON "a tired worker and if the
bs5 clothes DO crawl up from The foot
os,be he'd it's the easiest thing imag-
Unable lust % kick them down and
into right position again. Altogether
,o,mncb WEAKNESS of the flesh and
,oomanv back ache. have grown out
ofthe daily bed making and say 70
an bop.e,rite. 90 try the uou-making-
up habit ami see how it works.
have learned Co admire an un-made-
un-osd There i, something inviting
about it. there are mo covered nap ana
cold sheets for they have caught and
hold tine atmosphere of the warm, ana
YOU have nothing to do but toll in ana
fall 10 steep.
We have our wash days i'm camp
Ton and.I never saw whittier towels,
whittier kerchief, or better laundried
socks in all my many weeks and
vars of wandering.
lmet with a farmer who was maui
inc fonr loads home made manure
,,-oo miles each dav TO his farm, and
o,oc,.tor.ix dollars "a day. Was he
,nsting mistake? think not.
met another enterprising farmer
wbo brought to market whole beef
aud heino unable 20 sell it 10y quarter,
deliberately went TO work and cut il
into so,e Sort of smaller pieces and
sold every Mound of il.
- e-ia,d who has been busy
TRADING horse. during the week, and
ann rerrectv satisfied that if he con
,inues if for another week he will b'
ON foot and no money to his credi
from the -wauping.
naid SD cents for a supper com
Noel of heef bones and gravy anC
bslcdone biscuits. And this i'm Wiz
os.t. Highway robbery is not mucl
d. o-.,,e I wondered how th
Is,dlo-d c,ulj fake the money b..
lsmniignt
sn, t,il that Iumber is off, but
never knew the mills TO be buster, ant
tbs tree. little and big are falling be
c,,.,,. ,,ooinsn'sa1-or rather hi
e..,.. M, lo,gor emf down ire
hn, .a.. ,ne,, down
,r..,.o.,t. mile heats the seen
.,,o ..,,r, fl, tbs deal p, and do hop
no railroad. can live and flourish j
hec,.,c.
nor.nr he week induced tw
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Town Council Meeting.

The Council Of Farmville met Tues
day night with Mr.. ii. +. Barrow
president OF the body, in the chair,
the mayor being too unwell to be pre-
sent. The members present were
Messrs. r. l.. Erambert, j. X. Martin
W. NJ. Duvall, Walker scott, w. T.
Doyne and w. G. Fallwell.
Sergeant Miller presented his month
l.. ..,.....t ,,.lf.h f,Ilntuas