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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Abilene.

AOllcuc.
oct. 10, 1908.
The farmers Of the neighborhood are
nearly through sowing wheat, and
will soon be gathering corn.
Mrs. Linwood Carwile spent several
days last week with relatives here.
Wedding bells will soon be ringing
again around Abilene.
Several gentlemen Of this neighbour
hood spent last week in Lynchburg'
Mr.. J. 4. Franklin aud son, Charles,
visited his son in Manchester, recent
ly.
Rev. George Pankey preached an in
teresting sermon at "Nebo Baptist
Sunday morning, and baptized and en-
rolled several new members.
Say What has become Of the Base
Bail boys? Gone into winter quarters
so early2
We are sorry 10 note the illness Of
Mr.. Harper Davis with typhoid fever
Hope he may soon be better
a series ofmeetings begins at Beulah
Methodist church, on next Sunday
evening.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
The Herald and the Tobacco ASSO-
ClallOn.
Arcanum, Va, Oct. 20, 'Os.

Arcanum, Va, Oct. 20, '0o.
Dear Rera'd.-I regret very much
that the Tobacco Association should
have by inuendo and implication cast
reflection on the Herald's position to-
wards the farmers, although am glad
that Mr.. Morris disclaims all inten-
tons Of adverse criticism, still the
circular bearing his name is so UNI
fortunately wordei that it is no won
der you and your readers so construed
its meaning.
As lifelong reader Of the Herald
IA copy Of each issue since its birth
has come to my home / unhesitat-
ingly assert that have yet TO see one
line or paragraph detrimental to the
farmers interest; in fact columns of
encouragement have been written by
you and deep solicitude shown for the
farmers welfare, and especially for
tile success Of the latest organized
society Of the farmers throughout the
tobacco States, and moreover at pub
lie meetings in my county at \. ;. Of
+. gatherings, have heard that UNI
firing noble man who has been the
brains, and mouthpiece too, Of our
Association, Ed. Bondurant, say
words Of highest praise for the Her
aid, and urge farmers to patronize it
as the one and only paper in our
midst who has shown itself the Asso-
ciation's friend.
The Association has enemies enough
in new ,paperdom without trying to
make others, more especially when
we consider that farmville Is LETT to
"hold the bag" alone in the dark to-
bacco belt. ! am still in hearty ac-
cord with the principles Of the Asso-
ciation-that the farmer should have
voice in fixing the price Of his to-
bacco just the same as a shoemaker
fixes the price Of a pair Of shoes he
makes-and that we cannot do so Is
not the fault of the American Tobacco
Company or Reggie, but solely and
alone of tine selfishness, greediness and
ignorance of the majority Of farmers
My advice to anybody thinking OF
starting another weekly in Farmyille
is-DoN'r-but lift is to be daily,
III subscribe s. a year for it.
II. Of b.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Darlington Heights.
October p. 1905.

October p, 1905.
Lawyers Thompson and Brock
made fine democratic speeches last
Saturday afternoon in our village.
They were highly enjoyed by a good
ly number Of gentlemen and ladies.
Rev. J. b. Williams commenced a
singing class at Spring Creek last
Saturday at 10 O'Clock. IT will meet
again Saturday before the first Sun
day in November. The people are
urged to come and bring new pupils
on that day. He is said TO be a most
excellent teacher. BE sure to come.
We were glad to see Misses Mary
Shorter, Bessie Foster, Lucille and
Myrtle Watson, Of the ;. f. \. s. at
their home church Sunday. School
seems to agree with them from their
looks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Good Speech From Judge Mann.

Under the auspices Of the Farmville
Bryan-Kern Club, Hon. William
Hodges Mann delivered an address in
the Opera House on last Friday night.
DR.. w. J. ellis presided on the ocea-
sion and briefly presented Mr.. Robert
X. Brock, of Prince Edward, who in
troduced the speaker Of the evening in
appropriate manner.
The Opera House was filled with IN
terested hearers, the ladies occupying
many Of the chairs. Judge Mann's
address was mastery ard logical,
while his anecdotal illustrations were
apt and amusing. lie made genuine
Democratic speech from every point
Of view and it was thoroughly enjoyed
by the large audience.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Ne MnrrlS Analn.

Editor Heraid.- Referring 10 your
publication of October 18th, under
caption Of Ait at the Herald" In
Justice To me as manager Of the Farm
willie District Prizing house association,
Won should have published my letter
of explanation addressed To the public,
and not 10 you as stated. As 10 your
excuse for not publishing same
would with pleasure have mailed a
COPY of your paper TO each party TO
whom the card was sent am placed
at a great disadvantage as 10 the
erroneous impression made up
on the public in your puOlica-
ton unless you will give me access to
your columns, because at present there
is no other paper here through
which ! can make reply j believe
the public will sustain me that you
had no lust cause for complaint or
criticism. ! am Of the opinion, and
believe the public will uphold me in
my belief. that two wide-awake week
ly newspapers can be published m the
same town and at the same time, ana
both by responsible aud reputable ell
tors. Therefore | am puzzled to know
why YOU should have drawn upon
vour Imagination to such an extent as
10 believe ms card hit al your paper,
unless due to guilty conscience. How
ever. the gentleman referred TO IN my
card, pledged 10 me, rs manager oil
our prizing house association, 10 give
weekly news Of our association and all
other tobacco news free of charge, and
felt il was my duty TO place this
proposition before my people for their
consideration. ar any thoughtful agent
should do, because you have never
given weekly news OF the tobacco
market. Refer 10 your records and
will make the challenge that since the
first day Of January TO October lst,
YOU have not made personal mention
of more than three times OfOurprlling
house association, and not more than
seven times Of tie public warehouses,
aud no state OF western tobacco news
at all. have examined each issue oil
your paper since the first Of January,
with the above result.
| state also that since the farmville
District Pnzing House Association
was Organized October LIST, 1907, you
nave never hlolANh NNA 'itf'Nf '''
YOU sent representative 10 solicit
news of the association, aud only once
during that period have you ever visit
ed our factory, and on that occasion
YOU came to collect printing bill due
yca. At that time you did not inspect
either cellar or garrett, nor did any
representative Of your paper do So and
YOU only remained long enough to re-
ceiye settlement of your account.
/ will also state that donot believe
YOU can show from your records that
YOU have ever made any elaborate re-
ports Of our prizing house association,
as stated In your publication. On one
occasion I visited your Office and re-
quested you to do me the favor OF pub
fishing card or notice TO the mem.
bers Of the association, and you refused
to publish this notice unless paid Tor
rs an advertisement.
fyou are innocent, BROTHER snow
up your records, and If they show
that I have misrepresented you, ]
will throw up the sponge and plead
for mercy, and apologize for the MUS
tice done you in this communication
Nefy Sincerely,
D. L MpHRT-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Quick Road Work.

Bright and early one morning TWEEN
ty-two farmers living south Of Iren'
ton. n. j.. undertook the task OF put
ting a quarter mile stretch Of road In
passable condition. II was az de
termined a set Of men az ever assem-
bled for a purpose. Every man was
a volunteer and gave his service free
". Their work was admirably ac-
compllshed. and road that was
fraught with danger for travellers was
IN a single day transformed into one
that may now be used for heavy dray'
age rs well as FOR pleasure. The mum
Der OF loads OF cinders hauled during
the day by the farmers amounted to
over 200.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Oiled maoadsm as IA q Defer.

During a long continued period OF
wet weather at Kansas city and yicin-
itv the merits and Disadvantages OF
different roads were strongly empha-
sized The dirt roads, though fairly
good in favorable weather. were al
most impossible in many places. But
the macadam roads that had been
oiled were IN excellent condition. Aft
er the oil has penetrated the macadamI
no amount Of water can affect the
hrmness Of the paving The rock roads
have heretofore been extremely dusty
I'm dry weather and sloppy and ruttyI
IN wet spells. Since oil has been APP
piled to the surface they remain prac'
tically the same regardless Of die state
Of the weather.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23


The knowledge that tan leather Is
hard TO clean at home keeps great
many people from wearing 1t as much
as they would Ike. Unless one is very
careful the efforts OF renovating make
# become dark and streaked In places.
Heavy tan gloves. which are almost
every ones greatest comfort can be
kept IN good condition by taking a
damp rag and rubbing It over the sur
face This removes the dirt and re
stores the original color. Yellow shoes,
which no girl considers herself in the
latest style without, can be cleaned by
putting a few drops Of turpentiue on a
WOODEN rag and rubbing them evenly
all over When dry, polish with a soft
brush. and they viii look like new.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
The Death Shadow Rests Dark and
Heavy.

Some weeks ago Mr. +. f.. French,
the son Of Mr. b. II. French, reached
Farnville from Georgia in dying
condition from the effects Of that dread
disease, typhoid fever. As weak as he
was and to all about him evident that
he would live but a few hours, his one
err was to reach home, mothers home.
His wish was gratified, but the vel
come had hardly been given, and the
greeting had hardly died ont on the
air before the goodbye was spoken
and the boy who so loved home was
called upon TO exchange the earthly
for the heavenly.
A sister. Miss Myrtle French, was
then stricken with the fatal malady,
and on last Sunday they buried her
by the brother.
In the meantime another son, Law
renee. was fighting with the same
old foe. and on last Monday gave up
the unequal contest and now rests be-
meath the sod, companion in death OF
those who had gone before. The skill
Of physicians and the untiring love OF
the home circle aud Of hostof friends
united to resist the encroachment OF
the monster, but all to no avail. And
now the broken, bleeding hearts that
still throb are crying out in agony
"What meaneth all this ~ There IS
but one answer, and may they hear IT,
sounding out from the life OF the
greatest sufferer that ever walked
this earth, "Eyen 30 Father for so il
seemeth good in thy sigLt'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Miss Myrtle French.

Miss Myrtle French, mention OF
whose untimely death is made else
where i'm this issue of the Herald, was
for some years the faithful and efficient
correspondent from Sanco, and we
will miss her newsy notes and plea
SAINT local touches. We beg to extend
our warmest sympathy to the sorely
tried home circle from which so much
Of light and joy and hope have been
foEpu
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
To the Mountains.

a large party Of normalites, some
eighty in number, went to Willis
mountain on last Saturday, and from
its dizzy heights "vlewed the landscape
over"
There was fun in the going, in the
climbing, in the searching, in the
laughing, in the hollerng and even in
the jolting. The girls insist upon II
that old Buckingham must improve
her highways, for with a macadam
from Farmville to Willis there would
be going and coming with the coming
and going weeks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

CO., had the misfortune to lose one OF
their saw mills by fire last Sunday
the loss was considerably heavy, ana
no insurance TO cover il. The mill
was situated near McRaes.
Mr.. and Mrs. David stuart and lit
tie son, Brakenridge, spent the day
Monday in Richmond.
Miss Helen Flippen left last Satur-
day for Richmond, where she will join
a party on their way 10 New York.
Mr.. Thornton Foster left for King
William county last Monday. lie ex-
poets to spend about week.
Mr.. o. G.. Flippen returned last
week from Richmond, where he spenl
about a week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Additional Tobacco Premiums.

Messrs. w. II. Hubbard q Son, pro-
prietors Of the Star Warehouse, Farm
vile, have added TO the premiums al
ready offered on tobacco brought 10
their warehouse for sale on next Tues
day, the 9th. They have amended
their offer so as TO be as follows: On
the best lemon colored wrapper, $3.50;
on the best mahogany, $3.50.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
How % Clan crstonne.

To clean cretonne II should first OF
an Dee thoroughly shaken IN the open
air and then washed I'm bran water
without rubbing Rinse IN a second
bowl of bran water, 20 which salt and
vinegar have been added in the proper
ton of one tablespoonful Of each 70 a
quart Of water. So order TO prevent the
colors from running Wiring tightly
and roll up with a fold Of clean towel
between each roll Using a heavy hot
iron. iron the cretonnc on the wrong
Side until it IS quite dry. AS the bran
water Itself stlfens. there Is no neces-
sity for starching.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
February Graduates.

The February Graduating Glass Of
1903, Of the State Normal School bids
fair to 20 down in the history Of the
school with the distinction Of being
the last class to graduate in February.
Henceforth there will be but one
commencement in June of each year.
This fact renders the present class a
unique one. Though the number Of
fair graduates is small, there being
but "sweet sixteen" members, there is
marked evidence OF class spirit and
enthusiasm. In their work Of teach
ing they hold their place among the
large number Of graduates Of the
school with the usual high quality Of
efficiency and charming personality
which has always characterized the
graduates of the State Female Normal
School, and there is no doubt that the
future record Of this small but worthy
class will bear out this statement.
The class roll is as follows: Misses
Bessie Anderson, Martha King Blan-
ton, Mildred Elizabeth Blanton, Mar
garet Clay, Mary Zuline Cutchins,
Mildred May Davis, Anna Leth Dun
canson, Geraldine Graham, Isabelle
Williams Harrison, Antoinette Nj
dermaier, Blanche King Nidermaier,
Katherine Pennybacker, Lucy Eliza
beth Robins, Susan Jane Stone, Ora
ham Frances Trent, Happy Wilder.
The class was first regularly organ
lied on Tuesday, September %, at
which time the following officers were
elected: President, Miss Mildred f.
Blanton; Vice President, Miss Isabelle
w Harrison; Treasurer, Miss Ksth-
crime Pennybacker; Secretary, Miss
Blanche Matchmaker; Bible Glass
Leader, Miss Lucy +. Robins.
1t has been the custom for number
Of years for each graduating class to
elect an honorary member, usually
from among the members Of the Nor
NAL School faculty. The honor in
this instance has been conferred upon
Miss Lula o. Andrews, head Of the
department Of English. 1t is needless
to say that the selection OF Miss An
drews as honOry member Of the Feb
ruary class Of 1909 was unanimous.
She is beloved by every member Of the
class, who regard her with the high
est esteem for her strong personality,
executive ability and charming atti-
tude toward those under her instruc-
ton. TO be thus selected by ones
pupils from among their many in
structors, is considered the highest
honor in the gift Of any graduating
class, and It is justly merited by Miss
Andrews. II may also be said that
she has ample reasons for being proud
Of the class which has so befttingly
shown its marked appreciation for her.
Among the numerous pleasant occa-
sions enjoyed by the class was a de
lightfuI picnic held at the Farmville
Lithia Springs Oh Saturday, Septem-
Der 18th. The afternoon was spent In
lively talking, singing class songs,
picture taking, games, and last but
not least, delicious refreshments were
served. Another similar outing is be-
ing planned and looked forward to
with much enthusiasm.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

We hear Of some cases of sore throat
among our girls, and we do not won
der at it as they go about without head
gear and with their bodies protected
as they were during the warmest days
of the summer time. II we were all
Indians we might say with the child
Of the forest, "Indian ell face" but
since we were raised in well warmed
homes, and by mothers who recogniz-
ed the changing seasons, it is sheer
recklessness to defy the ordinary laws
OF prudence. Better be well than
inst TO look well.
Live comfortably; extravaganza is
not comfort.
Kind words are Of more comfort to
man than a feather bed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

WANrFD-success Magazine re-
quires the services Of a man m farm-
VILE TO look after expiring subscrlp-
lions and To secure new business Dy
means Of special methods unusually
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one with experience, but would con-
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qualifications; salary sl.5O per day
with commission option. Address,
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Magazine Bdg., New York.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Take Notice.

The following certificates Of de-
posit Of the Planters Bank Of Farm
Vile having been lost, application viii
he made to the said bank for dupli-
Gates after due publication Of this
notice: No. 927s, dated June Is, 1907,
for ~, 1883, in the name Of }. l.. Jar
man. Treasurer, with the following
credits: $500 as of Sept. 10th, 1907, and
500 as Of Oct. 10Th, 1907.
ean-oS.1
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
How to Preserve Finger Nails.

Before working In the garden, polish
Ing the stove or doing other rough
work rub your finger nails over piece
Of soap. This viii prevent the earth
from getting In under the nails and
when you wash your hands the soap
will come out easily. This Is recon
mended to people who find II bard to
do garden work with gloyga on their
hands.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
For Sale.

A colonial country residence, one OF
the most attractive in Southside Viz
ginia. 800 acres Of highly improved
land. telephone in the house and
rural delivery. Two miles Of depot
ON the Virginia Railway, excellent
neighborhood. For particulars apply
u.roII Onipp
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

We hope it Is not necessary to say
again that it Is sheer madness at this
season Of the year to pile up loose dirt
in the middle Of our public highways.
II is the one safe aud sane way to Sc
cure permanent mid-winter mud
hole.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
Eureka Mills.

oct. 10, 'Os.
Quite a number Of our people at
tended the State Fair. w. ). Morton
took second premium on Keller pears,
and Mrs. w. ;. Morton received first
premium on canned peaches and pre-
served apples.
DR.. j. w. White, Of Norfolk, has
been on visit to Lee W. Morton.
The Republicans and "raftocrat7'
who went to see and hear Judge TAFT
at Keysville last Saturday were sorely
disappointed, as the Judge was asleep
while he was booked to make a
speech. At least one voter was heard
to remark that he had intended to
vote for Taft, but since the candidate
had fooled him he would trust him no
further, and would vote for Bryan.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Dust Layer.

Water gas tar makes a satisfactory
dust layer when used IN moderate
quantities on roads already In fairly
good condition. II can be applied to
good advantage with an ordinary spnn'
king cart.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

You take Kodol just for a little
while when you have slight attacks OF
Indigestion, and you take II just a
little longer in order TO get RELIEF from
severe attacks Of Indigestion or Ner-
vous Dyspepsia. Try kodol today.
Sold by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Letter to E. A. Richardson
FarnlUiiie, Va.

Dear Sir: Why shouldn't the Oldest
business firm in America I'VE were es-
tablished in 1854 make the paint that
takes least gallons and wears longest!
Yours truly
e7 +. w. DevOe d Co.
p. :. j. f. Walton d Co., sell our
Daiut
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Nnilce.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Dark Tobacco Growers Mutual Protec-
tive Association Of Virginia, Inc, VIII
he held Saturday, October 9th, Us
at IL o'clock at the Courthouse.
+. b. GILBERT, Sec.-Ireas.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
~. - oul.kIu riahl.n MsohIns ssIt.

How 70 Quickly Tighten Machine Belt
When you are sewing IN great bur
~ and the machine belt becomes loose
do not stop to remove Il In order 70
tighten t. Simply put q drop OF ma
chine oil on It, turn the wheel few
seconds and proceed With a frightened
belt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

There IS more Catarrh in this sec
ton Of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incura-
BILE. For a great many years doctors
pronounced 1t a local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced il incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j..
Cheney d Co., Toledo, Ohio, IS the
only constitutional cure on the mar
ket. IL is taken internally IN doses
from 10 drops to teaspoonful. III
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surface Of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address: +. J. CHENEY
Il Co, Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Drug
gists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipatiOl.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
A Bargain.

Desirable country property near
Hampden-Sidney. Excellent build
ings and land Ia high state Of cult
walton. Apply at Herald Office or adj
dress Y care of Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Cancels ENGAGEMENT to Speak Here.

Hon. II. ID. Flood, who was to have
addressed the voters Of Prince Ed
ward here on the 9th instant has
written a letter in which he says 1t
will be impossible for him TO keep the
engagement. lie has agreed to 90 to
Ohio and Indiana and will be there at
the time. Our people will regret very
much not having Mr.. Flood here.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

Torturlng eczema spreads is burn.
ing area every day. Doan's ONT
ment quickly stops it, spreading, In
stantly relieves the itching, cures II
permanently. Al any drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel
1alve is the best salye for piles. BE
sure you get DeWilts. Sold by An
dersOn Drug 20.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23
Timber For Sale.

Large body Of choice standing tim
Der for sale. Price one dollar an
acre. For particulars apply at Herald
Ollce.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-23

Women love a clear, rosy complex
ion. Burdock Blood Bitters purliies
the blood, clears the skin, restores
rnddy. sound health.