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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-21
BIacksmlihS and WheeIWrlghiS.

Thomas Il Anderson, Blacksmiths,
" heelwrights and Carriage Painters.
South street, rear OF Courthouse, Farm
vile. Va. Repair Work a specially.
All work guaranteed Prompt alien
ton given all work. Give us trial.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-21

Get prices Of Glass Fruit Jars at
WALK ERiS SONS before buying.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-21

His satanic majesty doesn't waste
any Of his time on the hypocrite.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-21
A Bargain.

Desirable country property near
Hampden-Sidney. Excellent build
ings and land in high state Of Guilt
walton. Apply at Herald Office or adj
dress y. care of Herald.
Get prices of Glass Fruit Jars al
WALKERS SONS before buying.
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Redwood ShinqleS.

Get prices of Glass Fruit Jars at
WALKERS SONS before buying.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-08-21

Children teething often suffer from
'holera lniantum. Darrhoea, or some
'oIm Of kowel complaint. Dir. Seth
A.inolds Bai,am is the best remedy.
warranted los White a. Go.
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lust ONE CENT A WORD

nr sale. lost, found ina fact
Nan's' su advertisements inserted
sny ~" hmm for ONE CENIa word,
is ln,s ,'ertlon. withamnimum charge
eicn ',.nts signatures counted as
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gladly. lntsc union SIT iN'9 VIII
close with the last Sunday Of this
month.
The man, or the woman, or The
child who has suffered from heat in
Farmville during the summer nights
must have badly located room.
Most Of us have slept comfortably and
gotten up i'm the morning refreshed
and ready for full days work.
Rev. Mr.. Tyler, Of Louisville, KY
occupied the pulpit Of the Presbyter-
inn Church on last Sunday morning
and his sermon was one Of great pow
er. which was greatly enjoyed by all
who n ard il. lie will preach again on
next Sunday morning and AT the same
place.
1t rests with the people of Farm
VILE and surrounding country TO have
a Trades Edition Of the Herald which
would be helpful and honorable to
people and proprietor alike. We are
ready to give to the work our best eff
forts. and fatter ourselves that we
can improve upon all previous efforts
on that line
The storm of Monday night was a
severe one, and caused CONSERVATION
i'm many Of our households. In one
nj least there was hurried getting out
Of beds, quick lighting Of lamps and
hasty retreats for the basement floor
Strange that the good sisters don I
trust the God they serve as well in
storm AS in sunshine. No doubt the
spirit is willing, but the nerves are
weak With the morning came
again bright sunshine and braelng
air. After the storm the restiul
calm.
II was our privilege TO worship with
the Baptists at Rice on last Sunday
morning. The congregation was a
large one and good to look upon The
worshippers came to church in good
vehicles. drawn by good horses and
had about them the appearance Of
being prosperous. 1t was a genuine
Measure to shake hands with such a
people. earnest workers, kindly
neishbors aud Those who praise God
and keep mis- commandments. There
isn't a drone in all that God-blessed
community "Religion has promise
Of the life that now is as well as Of
that which is to come;
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Monument to "ssbs."

placed upon his grave every day, II il
chroniclee. The burial cost the ball
dogs owner over $500.
The grave digger OF the cemetery
also tells OF dogs buried in rosewood
or mahogany COINS, some with gold
handles. and gold, jewelstudded col
lars around their necks.
You have no idea" he will wander
on, how much money some undertake
ers make on the side In these dog cof
FMS Often the collins are lined with
plush or velvet and cost large sums OF
money
"And then some people insist on
having their dogs embalmed before
they are willing TO bury them. OF
course the undertakers keep that part
ot. their business very secret. but they
do il just the same"
Many OF the dogs that were prize
winners In their lively days have all
their trophies, ribbons. silver mugs
and such things buried with theH.
Others have all their old collars, Whips
and playthings, and one woman actual.
ly buried Bible and rosary with a
dog
"Of course know II must seem
very silly" she said in explanation,
but 1t Just makes me feel better. so
why shouldn't do it?"
And do they have real funerals for
dogs. with services and 80 on?" asked
the seeker OF information of the dig
ger OF graves.
We'll no; no real services" he ex-
planned, though some OF them would
like to, l guess, by the way they act
Sometimes they bring the body up
from New York In an automobile.
sometimes they ship it up as freight
and met It at the railway station with
carriages. Only family and friends,
you know There are never very many
OF them.
But the way those people act when
il comes to covering up the box is
well-just about the limit. And the
men are not much better than the
women, either. I've got pretty inter
esting job, 4 can tell you.
"And most Of them come up regu-
larry and see to 1t that I'm keeping the
grave in o X condition. And on the
day OF the dogs death they usually
decorate the grave with flowers. l can
tell you wouldn't mind being some
dor."
). There are now $50 dogs and about
20 cats buried in the cemetery. Plots
cost FROM SIS to $2S each, including a
zinc lined box which is hermedcally
sealed for shippiRg. This, however.
Is oAly the minimum expense for a deg
funeral, and from this point the price
goes up far into the hundreds.
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A CANINE CEMETERY
WHERE PET DOGS AND CATS ARE
BURIED IN STATE.
Poetry and Sculpture Adorn Their
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES EpItaphs Read
Like Those Of Humsns-Many
5urlals Costly.

New York.--In a picturesque little
spot situated on one Of the most beau
tiful Of the Hartsdale hills lies one Of
the oldest of cemeteries. The casual
visitor here, inspecting the inscrip-
tons on the tombstones, would expect
to see records OF long forgotten gen
erations. perhaps the history of the vii
lage m the lives Of its citizens, but
instead the stones contained nothing
but inscriptions to dogs, with an &C.
casional cat epitaph here and there.
lido, asleep" Our beloved tox ter
risr. Flossie," Dedicated to the mem
ory OF our pet cat, Smutty." Sunh q
tumble of inscriptions meet the eyes
that the visitor begins to wonder
whether the souls Of Fido ana smutty
now rest peacefully side by aide OF
whether they arise at the witohang
hour to fight out once more THAR ME-
long battle. In that case even the back
fences Of Harlem would be preferable
to the rural peace of Hsrtsdale.
This cemetery. moreover, coatains
French dogs and French inscriptions
and German dogs. And Just as human
tombstones have little angels on them
so these dog tombstones have little
puppies carved on them playing with
toys. Next to one OF the graves the
owner has erected big rustic mourn
er's bench so that he may grieve for
his pet in comfort.
The most elaborate grave is that Of
aIbulldog that once belonged to a fam
lily named Wilson. Besides having a
big granite stone at the head. 1t has
two little bay trees on either side, and
at the foot is a little marble trough
with three little marble canaries drink
ing out of it. The cansries would be
more easily explained II it we're cat
grave, but perhaps this particular bull
pup had feline predictions.
For six months after he was buried
this dog had fresh violets or roses
The bee., 1908-01-16

often turned toward brutal drivers W
mute appeal, and she thought Of them
In the bitter treadmlll Of this rushing
city life, with. never taste OF the
green pastures their natures were
made for, never a roll on the cool.
green earth, spread abroad so literally
outside this wilderness OF. brick and
mortar.
What becomes OF the horses when
they are worn out, Anson?' she asked,
as they passed one poor creature.
struggling with all its strength TO move
an almost impossible load under tho
lash Of an unfeeling taskmaster
"Oh, they are turned out to die, ]
suppose" Arson replied. with the in.
difference which a city-bred man too
often acquires. There are firms, | be.
lieve, who buy up the poor things for
what they can get out OF them"
you would better set up an infirm.
airy for aged and decrepit horses" re-
marked Jane, with a shrug OF her
shoulders. She cared little for ami.
mails unless they were beautiful. and
an overworked horse or a forsaken
dog would End shsrt shrift at her
hands.
4 believe ! will" said Miss Almsda.
thoashtfully. Why not use some of
the money which had come into her
hands 50 suddenly in making hsppt-
ness for some OF these poor. faithful
brutes. after their hard life-work was
doue1 James idea did not seem In
the least ridiculous to her; to the con.
trary, II commended itself to her ten.
der heart more and more strongly as
she saw the poor creatures that we're
galed and sore, some blind, and others
lame with ringbones and SPAWN from
long standing.
"Will you help me. Anson?"
Help you what. Almeda? Run a
glue factory? With all the pleasure in
life, only don't admire your taste in
smells"
mo, indeed" she replied. indignant
ly. THE poor things shall have de-
cent burial when have done with
them. want them sent up into the
The bee., 1908-01-16
How to Avoid Pneumonia.

We have never heard of a single
instance of cold resulting in pneu-
monia1or other lung trouble when
FOly's Honey and tar has been
taken. 1t not only stops the cough
but heals and strengthens the lungs.
Ask for FOlly's Honey and Tar and
refuse any substitute offered. DR..
@. Bishop of Agnew Mich, writes;
Il lave used FOley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia with results in every
ease.
John X. Taylor.
The bee., 1908-01-16

country, the sad cases mean. AAsOa.
for Of course l cannot contract for a
whole city full Of horses. shall bug
q good tract OF pasture build some
barns and have the horses cared for
and given q taste OF happiness while
they live. You needn't laugh, Arson
Brown. II would give me a dozen
times as much happiness as l could
find I'm trips to Europe or going into
society, as Jane does"
"Oh, Of course, II you say 90. I'll
gather up the invalids and send them
out to you" replied Mr.. Brown, hold
ing n smile in check which twitched
the corners OF his mouth. and trying
to lock interested ~ he reflected what
q very queer compound female human
nature In, anyway. Fancy q woman
spending good money in the country,
nursing sick horses. whom sAo might
live la town and have no cad q . GOOD
time with her fortune.
"Ths idea, Almeda Browul" cried
Jane, whS already regretted the pains
she had taken to introduce q creature
so disappointing to the charmed circle
OF her city friends.
However, Mas Almeda never cams
to her senses enough to regret the
course she had taken. She FASTENED
home and closed a bargain for a large
tract OF land which had long been on
the market, and fitted II up with all
the latest appliances for horses of ele-
CANT leisure.
Cousin Arson really became inter
ested In his share of the contract. al
he carried II out, very unwillingly at
first, IL must be confessed, and through
Almeda's fad" as Jane contemptu-
ously called it, became at last inter
ested in other humane work In the
city, which broadened his views and
touched his heart as nothing had ever
done before.
"Alneda has done a sensible thing
1t Last, Jane" he said to his wife one
day, when the innrmary had been On
active and beDeficent fact for several
years.
"woli, II Is high time" Jane replied
tartiy. Il never was so disappointed
In anyone In all my days"
You know Benson. the head q the
humane society OF the citFi Well. he
heard OF Almeaa's Unconventional
venture, and went up there to ihvesti
gate and approve. and saded with
falling in love with Almeda herself
They were married last week. and will
be az homo in Benson's hne home on
Park avenue after the toath."
And never invited nae TO the we'd
ding, after all we have done Tor herl J"
cried lane. with surprised displeasure,
bat On later reelection she decided 70
Overlook this crowning injury, for AIRS,
William Henry Benson would doubt
loss be hgure IA society whom a
would b pleasant 70 know.
The bee., 1908-01-16
The Right Name.

Mr.. August Sherpe, the popular
overseer Of'the poor, at Fort Madi-
son, Ia. says: "Dr. Kings New
Life Pills, are tightly named; they
act more agreeable. do more good
and make one feel better than any
other laxative" Guaranteed to cure
bllIonsness and constipation. 26c at
st. Bernard Drug Store Incorporated.
The bee., 1908-01-16

The three story building of Mrs.
Laura Victory which was lately
commenced will not be completed
until after the winter months are
over and then it will be rapidly
pushed until completion.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Mr.. Sam Northington, who for the
past years has represented Armour
& Cor, has resigned and viii engage
in the brokerage business in Clarks-
VILE. Mr.. Carl Hibbs, of Madison
vile, will succeed him with Armour
& Co. Carl has many friendsin this
territory and will no doubt do a
large business,
The bee., 1908-01-16

Laughter is the press agent OF
health, and when you hear its merry
tones you may be sure health. with
his bounding step. his clear eyes, his
steady hand and sound brain. has
arrived on the scene. The blues"
lake wings unto themselves and fly
away before the Vaccinations OF a
hearty laugh, and melancholy dis
perses into thin air
The bee., 1908-01-16

A letter from Mrs. w. F. Burr,
who lately moved to Middlesboro,
Ky"Istates that she and her son
Dave are 10 the best of health and
are very well satisfied having secur-
ed a:house and gone to house. keep
ing. Mr.. Burr is the widow Of FORM
er Mayor w. F. Burr who died in
this city few months ago.
The bee., 1908-01-16

One of the most interesting games
of polo seen this season AZ the riuk
was the contest between the ladies
of one side of the city against
the other. There was not Is dan
feature in the game, 1t was rlil
of snap from the commencement.
The East side defeaIed the West
side by a score of toll
The bee., 1908-01-16

The first real touch of winter came
Sunday night and morning with All
inch fall OF snow to gladden. the
hearts of the youngsters but was not
enough for cOasting their favOrite
sport.
The bee., 1908-01-16

The Cumberland Telephone Co.,
has a large gang Of men in the city
stringlng new wires on all the lines
this has been needed for some time
as the old wires were In very bad
condition aud was on the ground
ollener than on the poles.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Mr.. Crenshaw as advertised in THE
BEE has reduced his stock to almost
nothing and an eutIre new stock of
goods will be put in. Mr.. Crenshaw
will store his household goods until
he can secure suitable dwelling to
move his family in to.
The bee., 1908-01-16

A play composed Of some Of Earl
ingtons best home talent is being
rehearsed and will before long be
staged at Temple Theatre.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Miss Blanche Sisk an attractive
young lady sister of Miss Grace who
resigned last week, has entered
employ Of the company store as
slstant cashier.
The bee., 1908-01-16
Fub6Ilmert Of DESTINY.

No hte is all that a. liver Of II
meant y to be wheudhe began. We
dream Of building palaces or temples
and we have tatsontent ourselves II we
can put up s6fhe little shed In which
we may shelter.-Alexaneer Maclaren,
The bee., 1908-01-16

White Swan Flour Toe for "a pound
sack; Bob White Flour Toe for "a
pound sack; Tip Top Flour Toe for
"A pound sack at David Adams.
The bee., 1908-01-16

All the material for parties and
receptions, invitation cards and en-
velops, crepe paper, loving hearts
and the prettiest paper napkins all
these can be found at The BEE Of
fee, call and see for some yourself.
The bee., 1908-01-16

There are some sickness in town
such that is due to climatic cOndi-
tions and measles and humps
among the children but none of a
serious nature.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Alvin Woodford, OF Louisville,
has accrrte'l position with Jno.
Coyie. Mr. WeOdford is a barber of
years experience.
The bee., 1908-01-16

DR.. A. 0. Sisk has been confined
at home several days the past week
with grip. His two children are re-
covering from measles and humps.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Mrs. Stella Kemp bookkeeper of
THE BEE who has been i'll for the
past week is very much better and
will soon resume der duties in this
office,
The bee., 1908-01-16

The wide awake merchants adver-
tises when times are dull. Now is
the time and the MERCHANT. who ad
vertIses gets the trade.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Remember that you car buy Hope
Bleach Domestic at l0c, and Hos'er
at &c at Bourland & MOthershead' S
ALL YOU WANT.
The bee., 1908-01-16

J. ID. Meachem has purchased the
old Oscar Stevens place from Mr.. e.
q. Mcleod. Mr.. Meachem will
move there shortly. Con sideration
unknown.
The bee., 1908-01-16

At the hour of going to press Mr..
ThurmOnd Rudd who WAS injured
last week is rapidly improving and
will soon be out on crutches.
The bee., 1908-01-16

The carpenters commenced on
Monday morning to overhaul and
thoroughly remodel the inside Of
the store of Jas. Crenshaw, who
lately sold to Barnes Bros, & Cow
en-. New shelving will be put in and
the front will be solid plate glass.
The bee., 1908-01-16

The MadisOnville high school team
will play match game OF basket
ball with the Darlington high school
team at the Auditorium rink Satur-
day afternoon an interesting game
Is looked for.
The bee., 1908-01-16

While Darlington has no S. P. G.
A., but ifa certain young man does
not stop beating and Illusing the
dogs who get in his reach will have
the strong arm of the law to contend
With.
The bee., 1908-01-16

The Z month old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Hart died Thursday
morning and was buried at the
Darlington cemetery on Friday in
the a. m. This is the second loss
of children with in a short time.
The bee., 1908-01-16
Carrie NatiOl

certainly smashed a hole in the bar
rooms of Kansas, bat Ballard,s
HoIehound Syrup has smashed an
records as azure for coughs. Bron-
ehitis, Inilnenza aud all Pulmonary
diseases. II. O. H., Horton, kan
sas, writes: II have never found q
medicine that would cure couop
80 quickly as Billiards. Horeh044p
Syrup. j have used Il for years.
Sold by ST Bernard drug store ~
corp0rated.
The bee., 1908-01-16

+. Remember that you can buy Hope
Bleach Domestic at los and Hosier
at &c at Bourland & Mothershead's.
ALL YOU WANT.
The bee., 1908-01-16

The new store will soon be open
and ready for businesses. Save your
buying till then and get up to-date
goods at reasonable rates.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Instead OF Eldred Davis accepting
a position with Nashville firm as
stated in last weeks Issue he has en-
tered college to continue his medical
studios.
The bee., 1908-01-16
Had Him That Time.

Blinker- Wasn't your engagement
with Miss splieer broken on rather
suddenly
Qllnker-Nes. She insisted upon
knowing what my Intentions we're.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Exchange Flour Goo and zoe sack,
Meal SOC. bushel, zoe peek at David
Adams.
The bee., 1908-01-16

The pretiiest line of paper napkins
and crepe paper can be had at THE
BEE office.
The bee., 1908-01-16

One-foulth of OIL all Blankets and
Comforts.
BoURLAND q MOTHERsHEAD.
The bee., 1908-01-16

1t can rruthfully be said there are
more worthless dogs in Darlington
than any town on earth. Why people
should pay taxes on such as we are
compelled to stumble over Op every
corner is beyond comprehension.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Good Bacon from loo to l3c.
pound; Lard from lOc to l3c pou nd
at David Adams.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cunning
ham on Tuesday l4th girl. Ed is
all smiles.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Potatoes, 81 busheI, 25c peck, at
David Adams.
The bee., 1908-01-16
SHORT LOCALS

w. A. Randolph is on the sick list
this week.
The bee., 1908-01-16

One-fourth off on all Blankets and
Comforts.
BOURLAND q MoTHERsHEAD.
The bee., 1908-01-16

There are are several cases Of
measles and humps in Elmo Shaver
family.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Small envelopes to fit invitations
cards at THE BEE Office.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Will Carrigsn is quite Ill with la
grippe.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Remember that you can buy III
V'o,ch D",ftktic at lOe ana Hos ~
aa7c a. BDuf,l.nd a Mothershead s.
ALL you WANT.
The bee., 1908-01-16

alIrvitation cards and envelopes at
THE BEE office.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Bran $i.4o; Feed Meal $l,45 at
David Adams.
The bee., 1908-01-16

~ vi -" as ia Ihe CITY on SATURDAY
He will shortly produce another
play for the benefit of the same
lodge. Mr.. Tcbin IS an, artist in his
line. Look out for the Curtain
Raised or Pythianism Exposed" :
The bee., 1908-01-16

Mrs. Chas. Curtis, who has been i'll
for some time, is better,
The bee., 1908-01-16

Mrs. Mary Stone has been very
sick with la grippe.
The bee., 1908-01-16

Loving hearts for Valentines and
decorations at THE BEE office.
The bee., 1908-01-16

A new and lovely line Of paper
napkins and crepe paper in all col
ors at THE.BER office.
The bee., 1908-01-16

. Mr. W. ]. robin who lately put on
a play c0mposed Of local talent for
The bee., 1908-01-16

One fourth off on all Blankets aud
Comforts. -
BoURLAND a MOTHERsHEAD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-02
TO HEAR VIRGIEIA.WEST YIR-
GINA CASE.

representative Charles E. Little6eld,
of Maine, was yesterday sppDil It'd by
the Supreme Court Of the United States
as a master to take testimony in the
debt case of Virginia Va. West Virgins.
Mr.. LittIefeld's name was suggested by
counsel for Wet Virginia. The case
involves many million of dollars. Mr..
LittleReld, after long service in the
House, recently resigned.
Some years ago speculst got hold
of a considerable amount of West Vr.
ginis certificates, and tried t. present
them 10 the Stite of Maine in the hope
that il would institute suit againtt Viz
ginia for payment. 1t ives chiefly on
The advice of Senst>r Hale, Of Maine,
and Representative Ii tlefeld that the
gift was not accepted. They urged that
to receive the bonds aud bring suit
would be unseemly and in violation Of
that comfy between States which shonld
obtain. North Dakota accepted the
gift of bonds rspudiated by Nor'h
Carolina, aud on suit In the Supreme
Cour. OF the United States obtained a
Judgment
II is said the position will pay abonl
1926. 900 YER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-02
Death of GeneraI Bu,Ier.

London, June S Redvers Henry
Bnll,r, the famous f 'glssh general who
conducted the operations Ter the rslief of
Ladysmith in the Roer war, Gied Today.
General Butler had been in falling health
for several months. He was SO years
old and had a varied army record, for
the most part dslinguished. His con-
duet of the Boer war, however, wss-such
that for time there was talk of his recall.
What the English considered the undue
prolOngstion OF this war was charged
to Butler. General Butler served in
China In 1860 and suceessfuly took
part in the Red river expedition,
Ashanti, Ksifir, Zilu, Soudan and Botr
Wsrs. Ills relief Of Ladysmiih, after it
had been besiegsd by the Beers for llS
days, threw EOgIsnd into the greatest
paroxysm Of Joy il ever had known.