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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Diplomatic Notes Welcomed.

TokItb December GATire text of the dip
lomatic notes signed and exchanged at
Washington Monday by Secretary of State
Root AMI Ambassador Takahira, setting
forth the articles in the new American
Japanese agreement relative to the policy
of the two governments in the far east
was published here this wednesday,
morning. 1t was warmly welcomed on all
sides.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
seaboard Improvements.

Baltimore, December lit was learned
today that the receivers of the Seaboard
Air Line Railway company have asked
for bids on new rolling stock, involv-
ing an expenditure of $4,000 and that
specifications are being prepared for i'm
portant purchases of track material and
iron and steel products for shops. Fiji
teen locomotives and 700 cars are in
cluded in the items for new rolling
sfnck
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
American Gold for France

New York, December Several tenta-
tive engagements of gold for export to-
Paris were reported In Wall street to
have been made today. If the course of
the foreign exchange market does not
interfere the shipments will go forward
on Thursday and in the shape of bars.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
r, p. Thomas Dies.

Decatur. December 1.-tSpecial)-
f. P. Thomas died yesterday at his
home in South New Decatur, after
lingering illness with liver disease. He
was brother-in- law of Walter B. Hen
derson. assistant postmaster of Deca tur
The funeral was held this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
Austria GETTING Troops Ready.

Vienna, December Reports received
here today from Belgrade and other
points stated that Austria was making
preparations to move large bodies of
troops into Bosnia and Herzegovina, but
according to the best information the En-
peror has exercised his influence in favor
of peace, and has insisted upon further
endeavors at Constantinople looking to
reconcila ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
New CAPTAIN of Carlisle.

Lincoln, Neb. December Little
Boy was chosen captain of the Carlisle
Indian team at a meeting today Scott
Porter is the real name of the new cap
tain. He is a Cheyenne and his home is
in Oklahoma. He succeeds Emil Hau-
ser.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
MIGHT Riders Burn Barn.

Evansville, Ind, December might
riders early today destroyed the barn of
W. II. Gossar. The barn was filed with
tobacco and the loss is $1,000. Gossar re-
Gently came from Kentucky. While a
resident of that state he had refused to
pool his tobacco.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02

Great reductions in mems and ladies shoes; all
standard makes and grand assortment to select from
Our department on the second floor Will be IN
cuded in this grand reduction sale
Ladies' good servceable long coaks in blacks and
colors worth 500, at qo9o
Ladies' fine 56-in long gray and tan striped Herring
bone Cloaks, fitted loose effects, worth S22oo our
special -. =. S1l9o
Misses, and clrildren's Caracule and Covert Cloth
loose and empire Coaks, beautiful assortment of coors
worth IS 40. for this sale only ...... $495 each
Ladies' Panama Skirts in blacks and all the new fall
shades worth 500; for this special reduction sale
Ladies fine Altman Wolfe Skirts, the circular and
eored effects nicely trimmed with satin or silk $l2oO
Skirt for the small ............ Pd9o
Satin Directoire Skirts, and stylish, no risk IN
having them they to be for the spring season.
worth $3.50, at ...... .Sl5oo
long sleeves worth $198, at only ............ 90c
Ladies' all-wool French Flannel Waists, neat and
Stylish worth $500, at the small sum of $3.50 each
The Millinery Department is still on the alert, and
can fill all orders on short notice.
We will naugurate general reduction sale IN all
ready trimmed hats this week.
You can buy a fine two-tone, satin shape hat
at 49,. ......... 1880
You can buy fine ''Shepardist trimmed hat, worth
$1,000, at only $3.50
We are selling Ladies' smalI-shape satin hat, bril-
anty trimmed with satin, wings and plumes, worth
Our celebrated Lady Redfem'' satin and French
felt hats elegantly trimmed with pumes and 81 e ad Usn
Ladies .'SteepIe Chase dress hats in all the
and late shades, very stylish and dressy, worth
$780, at ........ ............... S598 each
Misses Mexican Felt Sailors, in all the browns
blues reds greens and aupes worth $500 at S125 each
Children s "Mother Goose" Sailors, in green's, reds
blues browns and feathers, worth $1.75 at .95c
Children S Felt Crushed Crown Schoofor Street Hats
in all the fall shades $198 at S1OO each
big line of ntrimmed Felt and Satin Shapes, just
received They will i'll this grand reduction sale at
SOC on the dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02

The vice president of the Standard said
the refineries which had been purchased
were not dismantled but rather taken
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-02
K ING'S
1923 Second Ave.

Clean Up and Close Out Are the Watch
Words Now Father Time" Has Seen Fit
TO Continue the Indian Summer In the
Winter Time. So We Bow Our SubmiS7
siOnS and Accept the Situation. So The
SLAUGHTER of Prices will Follow
KuppenheFmer Clothing at One-Third OH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11

Okahoma has electoral votes based the appottonest
made
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
MAIN STREET ON SATURDAY
NIGHT.

We walked down our Main Street
ON last Saturday night about Z o'clock,
and were impressed with the contrast
between the scenes as they passed in
review and those TO be witnessed on
other evenings Of the week. On sun
day evenings our stores, with the eX-
ception Of the drug stores, are all
closed as they are during the entire
day, and their is neither buying nor
selling. Ours is a God-fearing, law
abiding people, and policemen are not
required TO guard against the viola
ton Of the Sabbath.
ON other nights Of the week most Of
our stores are closed at an early hour,
and the busy man is at home with his
family, just where lac should be, and
where as general rule he should re-
main until the breaking Of another
day. aud the breaking Of ano her fast.
But on Saturday night wide open
doors, brilliant lights, alert merchants
ard active buyers make up the busy
scene. The country friends, whose
presence so gladden. and brighten the
day, have gone to their respective
homes, who in their turn give JOY to
the hearts Of eXpectant wives and
children, grand mothers and yenera-
bic fathers, whose eye CLEANS with
new Joy, and whose pulse quicken as
they unite the bundles fresh from
Farmyille stores, but that the town
contingent is TO he waited on, espe
cially the laboring men and women
who must have shoes for the feet Of
the little one, sugar for the coffee,
meat for the morning meal, a new
collar for Sunday, a new hat for
church, something better for the
Lords day. And then others are to
have the Saturday night shave, the
shine, the cigar for Sunday and now
and then the new suit. OF course
the dispensary was closed and no
lights shining there.
We confess that the unfolding pan
Drama was watched with real interest,
and while we looked on the pleasant
thought came TO us, that even this
busy, bustling scene would be follow
ed by the hush of Sunday morning,
and that to tired man would come a
day Of rest, not only rest of body but
of soul az we'll
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Sweetest Privilege.

One of the sweet privileges Of sun
day in Farmvle is to teach class OF
bright, responsive girls from the Nor
NAL Such is their eager interest, such
their chained attention and such
their thoughtful and intelligent ques-
tionings, they are the teachers rather
than the taught. We have often sym
pathized with the teachers in our
schools rs day 10y day they undertake
to lead along the intricate paths Of
learning, but if their labors are blessed
and frightened in their every day ef-
forts TO impart instruction as ours
have been in the hours Of Sunday
school work, We no longer pity but en-
Wy. To deal with obstinate indifler-
ence or stolid stupidity must be essen-
TALLY depressing, but to come in touch
Of sympathetic souls eager and ready
to learn us, reckon among life's rich
est blessings. Heavens benedicilon
rest on our girls. As long as they live
with us we will not believe that the
gates of Eden are fast closed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
DEATH OF DR.. VIM. HENRY
RUFFNER.

Our regret is that the space at our
command will not allow Of such refer
ence to the life-wOrk Of the truly great
man, DR.. VIM. Henry Rufner, as it
would be our pleasure to make.
He died at Asheville, n. c., on last
Tuesday, the 18th, and will be buried
this afternoon at Lexington, Va.
DR.. Ruflner was born in 1924, was
trained for the ministry, but his health
falling, he took up educational work
He was the father and inspiration Of
the free school system Of Virginia,
was the first president Of the State
Female Normal School, which posi-
ton he resigned to devote himself 10
Geological investigations.
We must here and now content our
selves with saying, and we do so
weighing well our words, he was the
modest Roman Of them ALL
Our hope is that the authorities Of
the Normal will pay fitting tribute TO
his memory.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Circuit Court Adjourned.

The November term Of the Circuit
Court of Prince Edward adjourned on
Saturday. The following cases were
disposed Of, in addition TO the list pub
lished last week:
W. II. Bailey, Jr., V. Geo. &. Mat
chett This was damage suit and
the Jury rendered verdict for the
plaintin for the sum Of Sl,45O. The
defense moved TO set aside the verdict
a. contrary to the law and the evil
dence. and after argument, the court
sustained the demurrer to the evidence
and ordered that the defendant recover
from the plaintiff the costs by him eX-
pended.
franklin Harwood vs.. Vaughan d
Johns. verdict for the defendant.
p. a. Hall vs.. The Orient Insurance
Company, judgment for the defend
ant
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Death Of Mrs. Eagles.

Mrs Annie Wright Eagles died at
"Sandy Ford, the home Of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright, on
Monday morning, November ord
Mrs. Eagles had been in bad health
for ten years which ended i'm that
dreaded disease lung trouble. All
that skilled physicians and loving
friends could do was done but nothing
could stay the hand Of death.
She was perfectly conscious of her
condition and had often said that the
Lord had prepared a place for her
Her last words were those of praise.
This H. the third death i'm the family
within two months. Much sympathy
is felt for the distressed ones.
The burial took place Tuesday
November a., at . O'Clock, from APP
pomattox Church, conducted by Rev
DIR. King, of lIampden-Sidney.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
NEWS Of PRINCE EDWARD AND
ADJOINING COUNTIES.
Pamplin City.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
November "A, 1905.

November "A, 1905.
mrs. Robertson, Of Spout Spring, Il
visiting Mrs. Nora Rice.
Miss Ella Gillian is suffering very
much from a bronchial attack.
Mrs. ;. II. franklin is spending lhi'
week with relatives in Lynchburg.
On Saturday night several friends
met at the home Of Miss Lillian Gil
liam and spent the evening playing
games. Those present were Messrs.
0. +. Peterson, Wilson Hix and John
Harwood, Misses Grace Peterson and
Estelle Thornton.
Thanksgiving services VIII be held IN
the Baptist Church this year.
Mrs. Jim Connally, who has been
i'll for some time, is improving very
rapidly.
Friday night last our social club met
and reOrganized at the home Of Mrs.
Nora Rice. Mr.. o. r.. Peterson was
elected president and Miss Lucy Rice
secretary. Games were played and
refreshments served. The evening
was thoroughly enjoyed by all pres
ent. The club will meet again Thanks
giving night at Mrs. Beale's. A splen-
did programme has been arranged,
and we are looking forward TO an en-
joyable time.
Mrs. c. \. Sears, of HiXburg, is
spending a short time with Mrs. }. l..
Lyon.
Mrs. Mary Anderson and Mrs. jim
Foster were in town Monday.
Wedding bells are beginning 10 ring
IN our section. Two marriages near
Hixburg will take place soon.
Mr.. r. w Bristow and Mrs. Brown
near here were married in Lynchburg
last week.
The town council met Monday night
to arrange for protection Of the town
in regard to fire.
The high school building will soon
be completed Painting is now being
done.
A crowd Of pleasure seekers from
here walked to Elan Sunday evening
and returned OH No. .. Mrs. w. J..
johnson acted as chaperone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Board Of Trade Banquet.

The Board Of Trade Of Farmville
with their invited friends will gather
about the banquetting board at Hotel
Prince Edward. on the evening Of the
18th of December. Distinguished
speakers will be present aud a limit Of
five minutes each will be the rule Of
the hour. When there is much eating
and much drinking-of pure lithia,
there will not be much room left for
chin music. But this isn't written In
any serious vein. for long As the speak
er has a message to deliver he will be
accorded a respectful and patient hear
ing. We expect great things TO follow
this breaking Of bread together.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Thanksgiving Day In Farmvllle.

Yesterday, Thanksgiving Day, was
generally and appropriately observed
i'm Farmville. our banks, posl-oilice
and places Of business were closed and
our people rested from the labors of
everyday life. Union services were
held at the Methodist Church at II A..
NJ. the pulpit being occupied 10y the
pastor. Rev. =. G.. Hatcher, who
presided. Revs. Graham, Davis land
Boogher. The latter preached the ser
mon. i'm which he emphasized the
truth that freedom from sin should
most stir human hearts to thankful
ness. As is the custom on such occa-
sions collection for the poor was
taken mp. Thechoir rendered delight
ml music. closing with "My Country
lis Of Thee" which was sung with
spirit and understanding.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
THEY ARE ALL LINING UP NOW
GETTING READY FOR TRADE EDITION
Prominent Merchants TO Participate
and Citizens Generally Favor the
EDteFDFiSe.

Responses to the Herald's demand
for trades edition are generous and
general. so far as we have been able
10 prosecute the canvass we have met
with the most gratifying encourage
ment. Our effort will be to make the
canvass a sweeping one, but should
any one of our business men
be omitted do us the kindness TO call
at the office and name your space.
The paper will be issued in the inter
est of Farmville and the surrounding
and supporting country, and surely I'D
this venture we have no friends to re-
ward and no enemies to punish. AT
the present writing the following par
ties have taken space:
T.. r. Booker, fireand life insurance.
C.E Chappell, confeciioner and sta
toner.
Paulett d Bugg, commission mer-
chants.
First National Bank.
Peoples National Bank.
Planters Bank.
Citizens state Bank.
Home Development Company.
w. W. jackson, dairyman.
Farmville Manufacturing Company,
plow handles and lumber.
J. r. Walton d CO., commission
merchants.
Planters Warehouse, j. u. Watkins,
proprietor.
x. l.. Freear, druggist.
Baldwin u Son, dry goods and mo-
lions.
Garland Il Martin, general insur-
ance agents.
Herbert Drew, jeweler and watch
maker.
Paulett d Son, house furnishers.
George Richardson, groceries and
dry goods.
W. +. Doyne, furniture and under
taker.
Chas. b. Pickett, pure spring water
W. G.. Huntington, dealer in tobacco
W. 4. Slocombe, concrete contrac-
tor.
r.. G.. Bristow, painter and deeora-
tor.
W.LHillsman, dry goods and mo-
lions.
A. V. Wade, confectioner and sta
toner.
j. Taylor Thompson, attorney ana
counsellor at law.
William Hodges Mann, aitomey-at-
law.
state Normal school.
II. II. Hunt, photographer.
&C. Cowan, furniture and under
taker.
VI. Laskey d Son, dry goods and
clothing.
Barrow d Co., commission mer-
chants.
j. f.. Johnston ~ Co., tobacconisis.
G.. NJ. Walkers Sons, commission
merchants.
W. j. Barrow, fresh meats.
Robt. X. Brock, att0rney-at-law.
AID. Watkins, attorney-at-law.
Francis Riyes lassiier, atiorney-al-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Training School Notes.

A number of the Training School
windows have recently been fitted
with new shades, which add much To
the appearance of the rooms as well as
10 the comfort of the pupils. The
fhih Grade windows have been frost
ed because the passing ON Pine street
attract, the attention of the children.
Neare sorry to report that Robert
Richardson, of the Fifth Grade, has
bmkeu DID, arm for the third time.
The arm U.s. doing well and Robert is in
school
ON Wednesday morning at ten
o'c.ocs tine Kindergarten children had
a"rhauk-eitug Party" The pupils
parent, were invited To enjoy the en-
ieriaumeut and the refreshments
which were served. Among the re-
ife,hmen,s was ,omeapple jelly which
had been made 100 Che kindergarten 10y
lhe pupil Ihe First and Second
Grade hai aneuicrtainment, in which
lhe teachers and girls dressed as Puri-
fans and some of ihe boys as Indians
The Seventh aud Eighth Grades hat
special Thanksgiving chapel exercises
aud at tnicc 900 the afternoon pro
gram, consisting of songs and recita
d. NH q.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
jacksonville.
November "A, 1908.

November a, 1908.
On Wednesday, November 18th,
inst, at one o'clock, Centenary NJ. +.
Church was the scene Of beautiful
marriage. II was then that Mr.. lhad-
deus Awasaw Adams and Miss Emily
Robertson Ford plighted their vows In
the presence Of a large assemblage Of
friends and relatives. The bridal
party entered the church ~ follows
the ushers: Messrs. Henry IheOdrick
Terry, James Harry Jennings, Benz.
Watkins Marshall, William Henry
Price. Leslie Holcombe Paulett and
DIR. Chapman Whitfield Jones. Next
came the maid Of honor, Miss jamie
Eta Pugh, closely followed by the
bride, who was attended by her broth
er, Prof. Harry Clinton Ford, Of Lex
lngton, Va. The groom, With his best
man. Mr.. John Albert McRae, o.
Charlotte, y. G., came m from the
side Of the alter and received his bride.
Rev. &. II. Fielding, Of the Methodist
Church, performed the ceremony In
an impressive manner Miss Mary
Coleman Everett, Of Albemarle coun-
ty, presided al the organ, rendering
Mendelssohn's Wedding March as the
professional, and 81 Love You Dear.
The church was pretiily aud grace
fully decorated, green and white beins
the color scheme. The bridal couple
stood under large bell, covered will
white chrysanthemums and ever
greens. The bride il a daughter Of Mr.
Luther Rice Ford. She possesse.
many rare traits Of character and d
held in the highest esteem by hos
Of friends who reluctantly give he
up. The groom is prosperous younl
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac

For 1909, ready Nov. 10, 1905 best
ever sent out, beautiful covers in col
or-. fine portrait Of Prof. Hicks in col
ors. all the old features and several
new ones in the book. The best as
Economical year book and the only one
containing the original clicks Wea-
Their Forecasts by mail Doc, on news
stands SOC. One copy free with Word
and Works, the best 81 Monthly In
America. Discounts on almanacs IN
quantities. Agents wanted. Word
and Works Pub. Co., 22Ol Locust 81,
II. Louis, Mo. Every citizen owes II
TO himself. to his fellows AID to Prof.
Hicks to possess the Hicks fore
casts the only reliable.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Lettuce Raising In FaFmYille.

Mr.. H. w. Edmunds has a business
agent in Boston TO whom he shipped
his lettuce last spring. Recently he
had a letter from him in which he ex-
pressed desire to hear of the pros
poets Of the crop, etc. Mr. Edmunds
having no crop report just now, in
his answer, took occasion TO indulge
in little pleasantly and wrote Of his
personal history. Having mentioned
his age, added "that means / was a
soldier, and being Virginian OF
course served in the Confederate
army, was twice wounded and once
was shot through the heart. That
under ordinary circumstances would
have meant instant death but as |
had left my heart with my best girl
at home with whom il still remains)
| rallied and got we'll"
The Bostonian replied expressing
great satisfaction at being associated
with such a man in business and con-
graduating him on his miraculous es-
cape. Next season he will be sure tC
get top prices for his honored rebel
friend.
In this connection we are reminded
to say that Mr.. Edmunds informs US
that as many as 10000 plants Of let
tuce can be grown on an acre and as
to the profits it will depend on tn,
markets. With good prices no grower
will growl over results. We feel deer
interest in the lettuce culture Of THU
section and are hopeful Of brilliant
/ results
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Raines

November "A, 1905.
Rev. j. II. Davis preached an able
sermon to a large congregation at
Browns Church last Sunday morn
ing, and Immediately after the service
closed the Ladies Missionary Society
held meeting for the election Of new
officers. aud the members Of the sOci-
ETY. were exceedingly glad TO have
with them Mrs. Eliza Blanton, who
has been absent for several months.
Mrs. Blanton is cOnsecrated Chris
tian lady, and loves her church, and
is a great worker in the missionary so
ciety.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. BlantOn aud
Mr.. r. G. Allen were guests in the
home Of Mr.. Henry Blanton Sunday.
Among those visiting at Mrs. Jen.
ME Blanton's Saturday and sunday
were Rev. and Mrs. J. II. Davis and
two sons, Mrs. y. G. Flippen, Mr.. +.
b. Hughes and Mrs. Charles LeStour.
geon.
We are glad to report that Master
Elton Steger, who has been extremely
| i'll with diptheria, at The home Of his
aunt, Mrs. Mollie Jamison, is improv
ing.
Mrs. W. G.. LeStourgeon and three
children spent Sunday with her par
ents.
We are sorry to report that Miss
Matte Blanton is very much indis
| DOsed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
Wilson SheIbuFne.

4 quiet wedding took place at the
residence of Mr.. G.. j. Shelburne, al
Green Bay, Va, Tuesday, November
"A. 1905, when Mis-, Mae Shelbum be-
came the bride Of Mr.. Robert Bulling-
ton Wilson, Revs. f. NJ. Berry and x.
r.. Withers officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson left at once for Memorial Hos
pital, Richmond, where the former
will undergo an operation for appen-
dicitis. Owing to Mr. Wilson's con-
diiion only the immediate families of
the contracting parties were present.
The good wishes Of the entire commu-
nitv 90 with them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
lawyer of Charlotte, n. G..

Immediately after the ceremony
and congratulations Mr.. and Mrs. Adj
ans drove 10 Pamplin where they
boarded the eastbound train for an ex-
tended Northern tour. The popular
ity Of this couple is fully tested by the
number Of handsome presents they re-
ceived. They will be at their home ia
Charlotte, n. &. after December lst.
Miss Susie Roberts spent several
days last week with Miss Matte
Baker, Of Darlington Heights.
We are glad TO say Miss Ida Branch
is much improved.
Rev. Fielding spent last week in
this neighborhood. lie preached n
fine sermon 10 an attentive congrega-
ton at Centenary last Sunday morn
ing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Famyille Ielephon
Company wa, held iu the Office of MI
H. T.. Wall November the 10Th, 1908.
The fol.oWngolicers were elected;
d.. T.. Wall
Dr. p. Winston
j. r.. Cunningham
j. q. Martin
j. NJ. Crute
Directors.
Dr. p. Winston. President.
j. r. Martin, ~cc-Ifcasurcr.