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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-17

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-01-17

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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Chance Of Bank Officers.

Mr.. W. Z. Nenable. who for several
years has been the successor Of his IA
Their, Mr.. ". G.. Nenable, as cashier
Of the Planters Bank OF Farmyille, re-
Gently rendered his resignation 10 the
boaid Of directors br the purpose Of
engaging in other business. The res
ignation was ac epted and MI Walker
Scott elected TO fill the important po-
sition, both resignation and appoint
ment to beeilective from to-day.
The Planters Bank was never in bet
T condition than to-day, its capital,
surplus and profits amounting to $780,
OO0-.lt has a splendid array Of officers
and directors men who not only
stand high in the community but
wherever they are known, and il is
largely due 10 their conservative man.
agement that its steady, healthy
growth and enyiable reputation has
been 50 firmly established.
In the appointment Of Mr.. Scott as
cashier of the bank the director, have
acted wisely lie is thoroughly expe-
rienced, know, well those who have
transactions with the institution. is a
man Of stalwart character and bust
ness acumen aud those having interests
Of whatever nature with the bank may
well be assured Of then being constant
~ safeguarded while in hi, care. The
Herald congniulaies all concerned in
the appointment Of Mr.. Scott To this
high and honorable position.
Until his promotion Mr.. Scott had
been for some years the efficient and
painstaKing assistant 10 Mr.. Nenable.
Mr.. r.. :. Warren, formerly Of Arvo-
mia. Va, but recently Of the Paulett-
Neuable-Garland Insurance Company
Of Farmville, takes the place left Va
cant hy Mr.. Scott.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Address Of Dr.. CurreII.

Thepsope Of Farmville are again
greatly indebted to the Mothers CLUB,
this time for real literary treat in
the lecture Of DR.. W. :. Currell, Of
Washington and Lee University IA
the "lIoly Grail
Those who heard DR.. Currell deliver
the address TO the graduating class Of
the Normal School last June, an adj
dress replete with wit aud wisdom Ut
tered in most charming manner and
chaste English, were prepared in a
measure for the delightful lecture on
the inspiring theme Of "The Quest OF
the Holy Grail
We shall not attempt to describe the
lecture or to give any appreciation of
it. Suffice it to say that an audience
composed Of most of the cultured peo-
pie Of Farmville together with many
Of the students Of the Normal School
listened with rapt attention while the
speaker introduced them TO the heroes
of Arlhur's Table Round and lei them
in Imagination Oh the rarduous search
for the Holy Grail.
The lecturer closed with an earnest
appeal TO all TO the conflict bet ween
soul and sense TO seek, and live for
some high ideal unattainable though
il NAV be.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Death Of a Good Man.

Died at $50 a. m, on Tuesday the
9TH Of May, at his home near Maple
wood, Amelia county, Of sofIening Of
the brain, at the age Of seNeniy-nine,
Mr.. Truly G.. Foster, twin brother OF
Mr.. Grieg 7. Foster, who died about
three years ago.
lie leaves widow, one daughter,
Mrs. r.. y. Foster, of Farmyille, and
two brothers, MI. William Foster, an
older brother, and Mr.. John Foster,
younger; both Of Amelia county.
lie was buried by the side Of his
first wife in the cemetery of the
Methodist Church, at Jetersville, on
Wednesday, the 9Th at 800 p. m, in
the presence Of a large number Of
friends and relatives. The services
were conducted in the church by his
pastor, the Rev. MIR. Edwards.
The floral offerings were numerous
aud beautiful.
Mr.. Foster was twice married. HIS
first wife, the mother Of Mrs. Newton
Foster, was Miss Lucy Hubbard, Of
Prince Edward county. His second,
who survives him, was Miss George
Hickson, Of Farmville.
lie was a consistent member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, good
husband, kind father, Christian
gentleman. lie had host Of friends,
and no enemies. lie was a successful
business man and lived in beautiful
country home about one mile from the
Richmond and Danviile division Of
the Southern Railway.
Quiet and unOstentatiou- In manner
he was a living epistle "known and
read Of all men," A good man has
fought his last battle and gone 10 his
reward. "Requiescat in pace
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
CLOSING Of the Rice High School.

After very satisfactory session IN
their fine new building the Rice school
closed last Friday. Teachers and pu-
pills have done excellent work this ses-
sion and were so busy with their final
examinations that they did not at
tempt TO have any closing exercises.
Several entertainments have ueen
given by the school, however during
the session and about 500 has been
raised for seating the auditorium Of
the school.
The trustees held an informal meet
ing on Monday and discussed plans
for another session. They decided to
hold a meeting Of the school board at
Rice on Monday, June 18th, at II A.
NJ. when they hope 10 20 into the ap-
pointment Of teachers for another year
and to arrange 10 complete the assem-
bly, hall Of the Rice school aud make
some other Improvements there and at
other schools.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
At The Conservatory Of Music.

The pupils recital at the Conserva-
tory Of Music on Friday evening,
May Sth, was Of much interest. The
carefully selected program was well
rendered. The names Of the students
who took part in it are: Misses Marie
Doyne, Willy Moore, Jane keaney,
Exie Height, Eloi,e Watkins, Alice
Richardson, Mamie Garrett, Nellie
Miller. Gertrude Gillian, Lurline
Richardson, Sarah Johns, Patti Han
nah, Martha Drumeller, Louise Jones,
Lula Lee, Lucy Heath, Mary Traylor,
Travillian Bristow, Kathleen Bald
win, Judson Robinson, Lena Gillian,
Emily Ward, Mary Shorter, Mildred
Davis, Minnie Blanton, Vivian
Gwaltney.
At the close Of the program Miss
Willis read a sketch Of the life OF
Chopin in which the debt that modern
piano masic owes to this great artist
was clearly brought out. DIR. Schem-
mel then played Chopin Fantasia in
\ and Perlude in \ Hat.
The entertainment was followed by
delicious refreshments.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Obituary.

The death of Mr.. A. +. Davis last
week was loss 10 the community In
which he lived, and deserves more
than passing notice. Mr.. Davis was
a native of Famyille, In which place
he spent many years Of his lie.
Scarcely past the prime Of manhood,
after many weeks of sickness and sur
fering. which he bore with patience
and resignation to the will Of Provi-
dence, lie calmly passed away.
"Tamn Davis a. he was familiarity
known 10 his friends, Of whom he
had many, was possessed OF many
noble traits Of character. lie was
kind husband and father, and was re-
varded by those who knew him well
as an upright and honest man. lie
had his faults perhaps, and what
mortal has not, but II can be truly
said Of him a. Burns said Of his faith
er that seen his vices leaned TO vir-
tues side.r He was quick 10 resent
an insult to himself or a friend, but
after the storm Of passion was over
was as quick to forgive aud forget. lie
feared not the face Of man, and was
always jealous and prompt IN the DIS
charge Of any known duty. lie was
married twice, his last wife being Miss
Lucy Chapman, OF Amelia county, by
whom he left one daughter, Miss
Edith. His friends will be glad TO
know that he made a profession OF
religion before his death, joined the
church. and died in the firm belief Of
an everlasting salvation. kequiescat
in pace. ..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
The kObIeSt Roman Of Them All.

Editor Heraid;-The young peoT le
Of Farmyille may not know that there
once lived in the home now occupied
by Mrs. Chas. Bugg, one Of the fore
most citizens Of the Commonwealth
Jno. 4. Thornton was man Of match
less grace Of person and gifts OF mind.
OF faultless figure and OF commanding
courage his very presence inspired
well nigh reverence. From the. porch
Of my fathers house, at Norsham
then known as Prince Edward Court
house, have often watched him As
he drove by TO court, the man and
morgan" his superb driving horse,
in a buggy 10 match, formed a picture
the like Of which / will never look
upon sgain. And, then, / hurried 10
the court room for fear Of losing some
word as IL fell from his eloquent
tongue. Aud what scene was pre-
scented to my youthful vision a. ! en-
tered that court room hat. In hand.
Leigh ON the bench, MOrsham r.
clerk and Thornton, Anderson, Mar
shall, Henry, southall, Mosby, vii
son, Bocock, flournoy, Dickinson,
giants all, al the bar The sheriff had
no need 10 command "silence in the
Courtroom We stood well nigh IN
awe Of the place aud the actors. Next
to the house Of God we respected the
then court Of justice. In that goodly
company Jack Thornton stood su-
preme. How verify recall the CLEAN
OF his piercing black eye, the grace Of
his every movement, the music Of
his voice, the eloquence Of his words,
the force of his logic.
Mr.. Thornton, as he was then
known, was an ardent Wing in poll
ties and fought with all his splendid
powers for the preservation OF me
Union, but when his own Virginia led
the way he followed win the deyo-
ton and daring Of the true soldier
lie entered the service as Captain Of
the Prince Edward troop, was soon
made lieutenant-cOlonei, and on the
bloody field Of >harpsburg yielded up
his stainless life TO the cause Of liberty.
Had he survived the struggle he
would have lived among Southern
statemen as he always had among
men when living and moying>among
them. Farmville- would do well 10
perpetuate his memory in bronze or
marble, and the young men Of Farm
Vile would do well TO stuy the lesson
of his life and learn 10 initiate his SUI
perb virtues.
He is survived by two sons, Profess
for VIM. NJ. Thornton, Of the uniyer-
sity of Virginia, and Professor Jas. h.
Thornton, Of Hampden-Sidney,
"worthy sons of noble sire" ] re-
joice that it was my privilege To
have known and honored aud loved
such a man. ADMlRER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Stoddert.

May II, Us.
4 very interesting Sunday School
was organized here yesterday at the
school house. IL has been "A long felt
want as there were 50 many children,
and the churches are so far apart II
was impossible TO get the people out.
Here there are people who haven't
been to a church in years, nor have
they heard a sermon. II some kind
preacher would give us sermon &C.
casionally it would be greatly appre-
ciated, and who knows ii might be
the saving OF some poor soul.
The wheat crops are looking line.
But the recent cold wave injured wat
ermelons aud all patches are being
planted over.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Garnett, Of
buckingham, spent few days last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Garnett.
Mrs. Baker Blanton II visiting al
Mrs. :. +. Badgeit's this week.
Mrs. Julia Longfellow, Of Washing
TOMS on visit 10 her brother, MIR
Sidney Faris.
Mrs. b. w. Baldwin is visiting her
niece, Mrs X. n. Foster, Of farmville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mattauer Crute visited
Mrs. John Garrett Sunday.
Mr.. Tom Blanton has been on WIS.,
it in Guinea noighborhood this week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
WOrSham High School.

The closing exercises of the Wor-
sham High School took place last sat
urday in the presence of large gath
ering Of patrons and other friends OF
the school.
The exercises were opened with an
address Of welcome by Bernard Oliver,
after which came the coronation ofthe
Queen Of May in which the children
all performed their parts with great
cledit TO their teachers aud honor TO
themselves.
Then followed the May Pole dance,
after which the children engaged in
games until Il o'clock when an album
dant lunch, provided by the patrons
of the school, was served TO all present
by the larger children Of the school.
There was disappointment not having
DR.. T.. T.. Jones to deliver the address
Of the occasion, he having been de-
layed in Danville, but there were
other impromptu addresses. Rev.
W. j. King congratulated the people
on the eminent success Of the school,
and bore testimony to the pleasure OF
the children in riding TO school, and TO
the many benefits secured to the chill
dren at a distance in being transported
to this central school.
Superintendent Davis gave prac-
teal talk on the benefits Of district
high school, and showed by facts, fig
ures that the patrons Of the Worsham
school were getting far greater adyan-
tages on the consolidated school than
before the conso idation at about the
same cost per pupil. More pupils were
enrolled in the consolidated school
than in the five separate schools, and
the average attendance has been much
larger.
Mr.. Z. Tulane Atkinson, the princi-
pal, was called upon and thanked the
people most heartily for their assis-
lance and cooperation without which
he said the increase Of success achieved
could not have been secured.
The interest and cooperation Of the
patrons is plainly shown in the fact
that SIG have been raised during the
session for a school library, and S3a
for adjoining the school rooms. This
library will be at the service Of chill
dren and patrons next winter and will
add much TO the helpfulness OF the
school and 10 the whole community.
The school board met after the exer-
cises aud appointed Mr.. Atkinson as
principal for next session and Misses
Fowlkes and Duvall were reappOinted
assistants. The appointment Of a
fourth teacher was deferred until ar
rangements could be made for defray-
ing the expense Of transportation for
another session. This will be decided
at meeting Of the board 10 be an
nounced later, when the trustees VIII
be glad to have all persons interested
10 be present and advise with them IN
the matter
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Board Of Trade Meeting.

A second meeting Of the citizens was
held on Monday night in the Court
House in the interest Of Board Of
Trade. Indeed il eau be said that the
organization was fairly launched at
this meeting.
The meeting was representative in
character, largely attended and exceed
ingly enthusiastic.
Mr. f. II. LeBaume, the Industrial
Agent of the Norfolk and Western Ry.
made a most inspiring address, full
Of valuable suggestions ana encour-
agement. Excellent speeches were
also made by Judge \. ID. Watkins,
Mr. j. +. Thompson and others, and
if there was one present who entered
pessimist he left the meeting an OPP
timist thoroughly aiire with the de-
sire To assist in making Farmyille
what she Of right should be leader
among the live and progressive towns
Of the state.
The committee on organization and
bylaws, composed ofCapt. :. W. Pau
lett, Mr.. j. r.. Garland aud Mr.. W. y.
Wilson appointed at previous meet
ing made its report. The committees
suggestions were embodied in draft
Of bylaws which, upon motion, were
accepted as whole, and the commit
tee was continued with the request
that il make such additions, alterations
or corrections a. it might think neces-
sary and report these bylaws TO the
next meeting for ratification.
The election Of officers resulted IN
MI Huntington being chosen by ac-
clamation to be is President, and a
committee composed Of Capt :. w.
Watkins, Mr.. Walter IL. Robertson
and capt. :. w. Paulett were appoin-
ted to wait upon Mr.. Huntington, adj
wise him Of his unanimous selection
and in the name Of the people Of
Farmyile request his acceptance.
DR.. W. r.. Anderson was elected
first Vice President and Mr.. Walter
II. Robertson Second Vice President.
The election of the Secretary and
Treasurer aud the chairman Of the va
rous standing committees was defer
fered, but nominating committee
composed Of Judge A. ID. Watkins,
Capt. >. W. Pauleit and Maj. j. X.
Martin were appointed TO present
names for these officers TO tile next
meeting.
A spirit Of broadmindedness, liber-
ality aud cooperation pervaded the
meeting and characterized everything
said and done, aud all seemed moved
with the desire 10 aid in the advance
ment Of every scheme for the promo
ton Of the material and moral welfare
Of the community.
The meeting adjourned TO meet upon
the call Of the committee on bylaws.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
500 Rewards 500.

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Address +. J. CHENEY X Co, Toledo
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Take Halls Family Pills for consii-
patton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
The b oard Of Trade has been organ
jled now for the hustle.

The Board Of Trade has been organ
lied now for the hustle.
Mr.. T. G. Johnson was In Rich
mond several days this week.
Mr.. Landon \. Hooper, Of Bluelield,
". Va, stopped over here Wednes-
day on his way home from Richmond.
Twenty-eight incande,cent electric
lights in a home Of Salem, Va, cost
the consumer between $500 and $500
month.
The friends Of Mr. o. l.. West are
glad to see him out again after an ill
ness which has confined him 10 the
bed for some weeks.
The Board of Supervisor, Will meet
this morning in special session TO re-
ceive the report Of viewers OF the
proposed Little Buffalo road.
Mr.. W. f.. England and Captain
II. II. Hunt were delegates this week
to the Grand Lodge meeting at Lynch
burg Of the Virginia Odd Fellows.
Mrs. England accompanied Mr.. Eng
land to the HilLCity.
Mrs. Frank :. Lodge, Of Colorado,
who is aneice Of our townsmAn, Mr.. g..
NJ. Robson. is expected to arrive here
today on a visit 10 him. Mrs. Lodge
was recently bereaycd 10y the loss Of
her husband.
Hardly the inspiring monument
which our Methodist friends have just
dedicated 10 the honor Of the God they
serve stands that which was erected 10
perpeiuate the peerles, valor OF the
Confederate soldier Lift your hat a.
you pass them by and get fresh up
lifts 10 your soul a. you gaze upon
them. Neither the house Of brick nor
the monument OF stone has tongue
with which to worship or To tell of
chilalric deed or self-sacriiicing devo-
ton 10 duty, bat their presence do in
spirc our song, ~ praise and quicken
our appreciation Of exalted heroism.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Meherrin.

Editor Hsraid. The rails on the
line Of the Virginia Railroad have
been laid TO this point and now Me-
herun, with its two great lines Of rail
way, viii take ON new life. The peo-
pie here will know how To take adj
vantage of the new opportunity which
Is presented 10 them. They are wide
awake folks anyhow. The Lunenburg
and Prince Edward bank is doing an
excellent business II has branch at
Victoria aud it too has its face To the
font. / must mention here's oneof the
most enterprisiug merchants Of the
State. but viii not mention his name
as he is "a modest man and bushes
easily.
or course the di-pensary is doing a
rushing business. rs there is no
liquor sold between Richmond and
the North Carolina border it must
have customers.
Meherrin gets the Richmond pa
pen four hours in advance of Farm
Vile Some day Crank Woodson
Will stop here and write up Meherrin
aud then Son viii know all about il.
PASSERHY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Hero still.

Editor HrGid.-permit me through
your columns TO make my obeisance
aud extend my warmest congratula-
ton To Veteran II. W. Edmunds who
is making more than one hundred
heads Of lettuce grow where only one
grew before. What an inspiration
such an example should be to the rest
of us.
Here is an old soldier who has pass
Ell the three score and ten mile point
on life highway who is making one
quarter Of an acre Of Southside Nir-
ginia soil yield a crop which in open
market is bringing the princely sum
500. And in addition 10 the bur
den Of years he carries on his person. a
distressing wound, badge Of honor
won on the field Of battle, which has
yexed him from early manhood until
now. Had he worn the "blue y he
would have feasted on Government
pap. but he suffered with those who
wore the gray and unaided and
alone has since the "ilags were iurled'
been winning victories amid the peace
ful pursuits Of life no "less renowned
than war" OF such stuff are the
worlds noblesrheroes made and again
/ lit my hat in presence Of dauniless
courage and indomitable energy.
CONRAD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Putneys.

May 10, 1905.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel visited Mrs.
Bette Daniel, Of Taro, who is very Ill,
last Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 4. Anderson and
sons, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Foster, OF Darlington Heights, last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Womack and
sons visited relatives in Five Forks
neighborhood on Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norvel Crute were
guests Of his mother, Mrs. Martha
Crute, Of Five Forks, last Saturday
night aud Sunday.
Mrs. Marietta Anderson, is expected
in this neighborhood this week. We
are glad To hear she is able 10 go about
again.
Miss Mamye Putney il home again.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
May IA, 1905

t'h"1 - wv
Mrs. Blair Addleman has improved
very much and was able 10 return
home saturday.
Miss Ethel Smith is visiting In
Guinea neighborhood.
Prof. X. l.. Blanton is at home this
week.
Miss Alma Carriers school, SCREEN
Creek closed last week.
Mrs. W. T. Vaughan and son, VIII,
visited Mrs. DR.. Blanton Tuesday.
Mrs. T.. W. Madison and children
visited Mrs. Charles Crswley Of Farm
Vile saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Garnett visited
Mr. and Mrs. John Garrett, Saturday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Resignation Of Rector.

Rev. George G.. Maicheit, who for
some time has been the rector Of Johns
Memorial Episcopal Church Of FARM
VILE, has recently rendered his resig-
nation as such to take effect not until
the church membership has secured
some one to take his place. Mr. Mat
chett has rendered faithful aud valua-
ble services TO the church. lie is a
most excellent preacher, and it il very
much regretted that he finds It neces-
sarv 10 abandon the work here.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-05-15
Travis.

We are very glad 10 report that Mr..
&. NJ. Bass has returned from Rich
mond much improved in health.
Mrs. j. Wade Folkes and children
Of Nutbush Va, were guests of Mrs.
Il. b. Wilson from Thursday until
sunday.
Miss Louise Bondurant OF Farmyille
is visiting her Grandmother, Mrs. Fan
ME Anderson.
Mrs. Jennings, of Charlotte {. III.
aud Miss Annie Bruce are visiting In
the home Of Mr.. &. A. Jennings.
Mr.. John Gillian and daughter,
Miss Media, visited friends at Burke
Vile last week.