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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is al least
on dreaded disease that science has
be able Co cure in an lis stages, and
On st &, Caiarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is ne only positive cure now known
90 be medic4 fraternity. Catarrh be-
in a constitutional disease, requires a
co ,utuuoua treatment. Halls Ca
Ga Do Cure taken internally, acting
Oh ecily upon the blood and mucous
su faces of the system, thereby de
stI .yIng the foundation of the disease
an giving the patient strength by
bC .ding mp the constitution and as
s.slng nature boz doing its work. The
pr proior- have so much faith IN It's
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that IL
fats to cure. send for list of testlmOn-
ial- Address. r. j. CHENEY x CO.,
Sod hy Druggists, zoe. Toledo, o.
4ake Halls Family Pills for consli-
pa 'Ou
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
improvements al the Normal.

Progress is the watch-word Of the
Normal. Just now the back porches
are being finished, work on the front
ones is already under way; the cold
storage room will soon be ready and
drinking fountains will be in running
order the buildings over. One OF
them. on the lower floor, is now In
operation and all the thirsty girl has
10 DO is to touch a button and silver
cup. or cup that looks like silver,
ills with pure ice-cold water and
nothing remains 70 be done but just
stoop down and drink.
Great is the Normal
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.
MAYORS OFFICE ORDERED To Be
IMPROVED.
Reports Of Sergeant and Treasurer
Accounts Against the Town
Ordered Paid. Etc.

The November meeting Of the Town
Council was held on Tuesday night
The Mayor presided wi IA the following
members prese It: Messrs. II f.. Bar
row, n. b. Dayiyson, +. l.. Erambert,
W. T. Doyne, Dr. Gills, w. NJ. Du-
vail, Walker Scott and j. r. Martin.
Sergeant Miller made the following
monthly report:
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Alone Bonnet

When that brilliant assemblage Of
some two hundred and more, largely
composed of ladies, gathered about the
highly adened table ON the occasion
Of ine reception Of the Normal faculty
20 'he visiting y. W. G.. a. students,
ad.ar lady friend of ours was shock
ell 90 Gnd that she was the only one
present. with "a bonnet on. For mo-
meut she sat irresoiute aud then with
siddcn bat graceful grasp she remov
ed ihe mcongenial, compauioniess
he 90 gear and al once felt at home
Win the rest of the sisters
llere was no bit Of pride mingled
with the isolation act, for it was s
Velerable bonnet, antique in its every
feature. and not even a semblance o.
The modcrn-day merry widow abou
TO-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
Executors Sale.

BY virtue Of my authority as kXecu-.
tor OF r. g.. LeStourge0n, decd, ! viii
sell At public auction to the highest
bidder on Monday, November 30, 1905,
AZ n o'clock A. NJ, on the farm Of +.
q. Lestourgeon, decd, near Brown =
Church. In Cumberland county, Va
the following personal property: one
pair Of mules, one mare, two mich
cows. one mower plows, one two
horse wagon, horse rake, one iron
roller, one wheat drill, disc harrow,
weeder. one l2-hOrse power boiler and
canning fixtures, one pair Of wagon
scales. one steel range and utensils
cutting knife, household aud kitchen
furniture, side board, three bureaus
two wash stands, three bed steads
two sofas, one cot, lot Of chairs, mat
tresses, folding table, three centre
tables. hat rack, book case, carpets
mattings, one cabinet, 2 heaters and
lot of pictures. TERMS. Cash for All
purchases up TO so; for all purchase
Tor $40 and over negotiable notes viii
good endorsers due in 80 days.
w. ID. LESlO LRGEONi
Ex'or. Of +. G.. LeSiurgeon
rov-19-3
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

Editor Hlrnd.-l like your "Donls
as given in a recent ISSUED Of the Herald
and in this connection would remind
your readers, who are accustomed to
90 TO the FarmvilIe post office for their
mail that there is waste basket in the
te.ubule of tine building ready TO re-
ceye all paper scraps, discarded en-
,e opes, etc. Don't throw things on the
floor. or on the sidewalk in front Of the
building. NJ. =.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Abilene

November 4, 1908.
Miss Matte Franklin and Sir. Sam
Sims were the guests Of Miss jamie
Hawkins last Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Almond, Of Iron Gate,
is visiting relatives and friends here.
Miss jamie Hawkins, Of Danyille, h.
visiting I'm the neighborhood.
We are glad 20 say Mrs. Harper
Davis Is better.
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i $780,
Mrs. John A. Meicalfe Of Greeuyiller
Miss is visiting Mrs. IL. II. Gillian
ON Buffalo 81.
The stores will all be closed In
Farmville on Thursday, the 18th
Thanksgiving Day.
Hon. Hal. d. Flood, Of Appomattox
has been a guest this week of Mr.. aud
Mrs Scott Martin.
Mrs. Wallace Rollins, Of Sweet
Briar, Va, was the guest last week oil
Mr.. and Mrs. H. f.. Wall.
Dr. J. l.. Jarman went to Richmond
Tuesday TO attend a meeting of The
state Board Of Education.
Mr.. Lee Bidgood i, in Empoua TO-
day attending a teachers association
lie will give an addres there tonight
The ladies of the Methonisi Church
will hold grand bazaar i'm the Guard.
Armory the entire first week in the
month of December.
The industries Of Farmyille did moi
languish during the panic and are still
doing business at the old stands. We
only need more Of them and just o.
good as those now at work here
Don't forget the entertainment at
the Armory this evening under the
auspices OF the ladies Of the Episcopa.
Church. Fancy articles will be offer
cd for sale and a good supper pTovid-
ed.
Mr.. Fellon, florist Of Roanoke, wa,
i'm town yesterday for the purpose of
establishing an agency for the sale of
cut flowers, funeral designs, roses, etc.
Mr.. Fallon has one of the largest
plants in the south.
Coleman Green, a well known color
ed man about town, dropped dead in
the Barrow market house on last Nom
day afternoon. For number Of years
past he has been recognized az the
grave digger of the community. lie
now rests i'm one made 10y other hands.
lin our mention Of the reception al
the Normal we forgot TO add that there
was a "punch bowl over which Miss
Overall presided with exquisite tact
and grace. And don't 1r q mo
ment imagine that it was am old time
punch. but a modern lay combination
of delightful drinkahles with no more
of alcohol in lis make up than is to
he found in The Falmyiile Liihia.
Stnlit was punch and the guests
gathered about it not because OF the
punch. but by reason OF the fact that
a princess presided
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. +. Howard were on
their way to the home of Mr.. Henry
stuart to attend a Sunday school
teachers conference ON last Tuesday
evening when the shaft Of the buggy
was broken, and but for the kindly
horse and still more kindly neigh5or'
they would have been denied the
pleasure Of attending the interesting
meeting. Their breakage was soon
repaired. no one was hurt and they
were permitted to meet with their CO.
workers in the good cause.
The Entertainment Committee Of The
Board Of Trade has under consider
alton the subject Of a banquet, and our
hone is that the business men OF
Farmville will soon meet around the
festive board, not to feast and frolic,
but to get i'm closer touch of one am
other. Exchange issues, give and re-
ceive suggestions on the line of civic
duty and unite in solid phalanX TO
move freezer and to the accomplish
ment of better things fir town and
country. Omitted we stand, divided
we fall"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
Notice to Taxpayers.

will be in the Mayors Office ON
saturday, November 70, lUS, aud
each day thereafter until December
lst inclusive, for The purpose of re-
ceiving taxes for The year 1905. Re
member that taxes not paid on or be-
fore December lst will have added D.
per cent. penalty.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
For Sale

On Monday, November Goth, ] will
offer for sale my personal property
on the old Bliss farm, three miles
Northeast Of Farmville. Household
furniture and many farm implements,
beside. horses, mules and cows. sale
commences promptly at O'Clock a. M.
l.. ". Loosen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

Fifty pounds Of Zee every other day
VIII last better and keep the lcebox
colder than twenty-five pounds day
Besides. you save the iceman three
calls week and yourself his wet foot
prlnts. also you buy the Ice tong'
ouly one-haif as often
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
EarnYIIIe Tobacco Market

Report Of sales Of tobacco on The
Farmville tobacco market furnished
the Herald by Messrs J. +. Johnston
x Co.
FAR,vrLLE, VA, Nov. @, 1905.
Sales for week ending October 80,
1905 Recommendations. 2iO,9O
Sales for week ending Nov.
g. 1905. Recommendations. 365, no
Increase for week .......... ........ l2i, l2O
Sales Aug. ], 'O7 TO Nov Is. 'O7 100 500
sales Aug ! 'Os 10 Nov. 6 'OS 2,Ol7,5 25
Increase for 1905 ....................l ,2hb, 12u
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

A continuation Of my policies and
"of the reign Of the Car"
An effective Monarchy looms up
in the not far away future.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

The citizen who sneers at his own
town.
The citizen who behttles local en-
terprises.
The citizen who SCOTS at home i'm
proyements.
The citizen who buys his household
goods by mail.
The citizen who gets his job print
ing done outside.
That mans THE TOWN BUSTER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
AGRICULTURE ON WHEELS.
The farmers Special al EarmYIIIe.

That great corporation the Norfolk
aud Western. deserves high commen-
dation for the interest it il manifesting
in affairs Of the farm, the garden and
the lawn. Ii is not only engaged in
practical farming on It's experimental
station near lvor, but is sending a
well equipped sp cial train along its
line, stopping at various points and
through experts and impressive OBJ
Jet lessons undertaking 90 give new
life and fresh impulse 20 farming iu-
dustries.
This train reached Famyiiie az l&0
p m. of last Wednesday and at once
became an object of genuine interest
a continuou- stream Of visitors flowed
towards it until night all, and found
not only source of entertainment but
of instruction as well.
one Of the coache, Of the train was a
miniature Agricultural Fair, fitted with
choice specimens Of farm products and
of improved farming machinery
Those in charge Of The enterprise not
only took pleasure in showing the ex-
hibits out by practical talks 20 EN-
phasise the marvellous advances in
modern-day farming.
The farmers of the surrounding
country were not out ion such numbers
a. had been anticipated and this was
no doubt due 60 the rain of The early
morning.
The student body Of The Normal un-
der the direction ofditlerent m,mb ers
Of the faculty, did turn out in fall force
and manifested great interest in what
they saw aud heard There may not
be many farmer, 90 bee found tmon
them, but we are safe Boo saying that
there are a number of future famers
wives, and the more they know Of this
God-ordain.d aud Go i-blessed branch
Of human industry, the better
AT p. M. large audience assem-
bled in the auditorium of the Normal
aud enjoyed practical, interesting
aud instructive address from Dr. :. W.
Fletcher, Of the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute on the Civic improvement
and the Planting and Care of Home
Grounds
Hon. II. ID. Flood presented the
speaker Of the evening boo felicitous
manner, and Mrs. WE Anderson and
Miss Minor enliyened the occasion
with sweet singing.
We are indebted 90 the Norfolk
and Western for thi, visitation which
has been prolific of profit a. "a, well a.
of pleasure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

=Tim Sullivan is out for John john
son as the nominee for President 10
1912. Tim believes in taking politics
by the forelock.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

No greater modern tragedy has been
written than Stephen Phillips Herod.
Don't fail TO hear IL November twenty
eighth.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13
Bass Morton

The nruptials Of Miss May Morton
and Mr.. Gate. Bias, were solemnized at
10 o'clock Tuesday A. VI. the 10th, at
Sunny,ide the beautiful residence Of
the brides parents Dr. W. j. Ship
man performed the ceremony in the
presence of a large assembly of rclat-
ives. The wedding march was charm
ingly rendered by Mrs. G.. D. Bowry.
The bride, who was most handsomely
attired in gray with hat and gloves to
match entered with the groom. They
were preceded by the maid of honor
Miss Essie Wilson, who was gowned
in white albatross, and the best
man, Mr.. Lockett Gtrnett. The home
was a dream of lovelines- boo is deco
ration of white and green. The bride
is the daughteroi Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Morton and is widely known in Nirg-
inia and Indiana az popular and
accomplished young lady. The groom
is the son of the late Dr. R. T.. Bias, a
prominent physician of Rice and is q
young man of excellent qualities and
promise. The happy couple, amid
showers of rice and good wishes,
boarded the east bound train for tour
10 Norfolk, Washington, Richmond
and other points Of interest. They
were the recipients of numerous
presents both useful aud ornamental.
May their happines 90 the future bee as
great as their popularity is the wish Of
their many friends.
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list ONE CENT A WORD.

wants Cor sale. lost, found-in fact
.,I an advertisements inserted
a" ,t1.r.lnmn lor NECENraword,
D.. insertion. with Aluminium charge
t. cents signatures counted as
,,rf,fadNtri,cment.
7 ,t'.is.. the number of insertions de
ed is stated al the time OF entering
wy sl.,,e rate until notice TO discon-
,.Yne is received.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

Have YOU bought your ticket for
"The Coming Eyentf2 You cannot
afford not 10 20.
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Confidence and cash-they are the
great winners in the prosperity contest.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

l..r-r. Want standing timber hickory and
a. cab Had Adirc- w.. burkefille. Va
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-13

Herald and \. Y. World ;LGo.
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Note in ist Natl Bank due Nov. II .... 1000 90
i3 ..,... 2.0o0 00
Planters Bank due Nov. 2s.....- 1000 00
" Dee f....... 50u 90
Peoples Natl Bank due Dec. i3 800 90
Citizens Bank due Jan. s........ 1000 90
seD0O0l
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Miss NJ. l.. NATION
Mrs. LENA BEADLEs
Miss EULA WALTERS
Com. on Resolutions
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..s.ro with pallctt-V enah', Garland Co. s2'2
.al.,.I f.- losses Nodi.sat.efed customers
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice for Publication
L. S. Land Office, Occur d;Alene, Idaho,

US. Land Office, Occur Alene, Idaho,
March ,, 1868.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act OF congress OF
June s, 1875 entitled ''an act for the sale of tim
Der lands in the states OF California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington territory as extend
ed to all the public land states by act Of August
4, 1892:
LOWELL w. HOUGHTON,
ofSpokane, county OF Spokane state OF Wash
ington, has this day filed in this office his sworn
statement No. 1888, for the purchase of the Sell
sw14, sw}4 SEA, OF Section Il, the NE1e SwA and
B. NJ, and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable Tor its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and to estab-
lish his claim to said land before the register
and receiver, at Occur d'Alenc,
He names as witnesses: Albert A. Maine, OF
White, Idaho Robert K. Isdell. OF Harlem,
Idaho: Charles W. sanphere and Joseph Z.
Clark o. Spokane, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 18th day
OF MAY, 1908.
3-12 SIG K. n. Dunn. Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
TIMBER LAND ACT, JUNE 3, 1878
Notice for Publication
L. S. Land Office, Spokane, Wasl

US. Land Office, Spokane, Wash.
March Il, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that IN compliance
with the provisions OF the act OF Congress OF
June 8. 1873, entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States OF California, Ore.
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by Act
OF August 1, 1892.
LENA l.. SLOUGH,
OF White, County Of Bonner, STATE Of
sworn statement No. 2214, for the pur-
chase OF Lot and So Nw{4 and NwA ssw14 Of
Sec. No. ,, in Twp. No. % n, r, No -
f. W. NJ, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and TO
establish her claim TO said land before Sidney
w. Rogers, United States Commissioner for the
Eastern District OF Washington at Newport,
Wash, Wednesday, the 10th day OF June, 1905.
She names as witnesses: Frank RushO y.
Maine, W. H. Slough and n. L. Presnell, all OF
White, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abOve-described lands are requested TO file
their claims in this office on or before said 10th
day OF June, 1908.
3-19 5-21 HAL J. COLE. Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice for Publication

[, S. Land Office, Occur d'Alene Idaho,
March Is, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress OF
June 3lS7S, entitled 'An act for the sale OF tim.
Der lands in the States OF California Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act OF Aug.
ust 1. 1899
ROYAL A. MILLS,
o. Spokane, county OF Spokane, State Oh Wash
ington, has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 4Oo1,, for the purchase of
The the SEA S @ sW e OF swM and sw4 OF
s., North. Range No, w.. B. NJ, and win
offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber and stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver at Occur d'Alene, Idaho, on Thursday.
the 18th day of June, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Walter X. POulson
Harry B. Hull Percy Mills and NJ. Mills. ali
Of Spokane, Wash.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 18th
day OF June, 1908.
AZ cd R. \. DUNN, Register
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice For Publication.

t. S. Land Office, Spokane. Wash,
March Is, l9Us.
Notice is hereby given that i'll compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress OF
June 3. 1878, entitled can act for the sale oi
timbec lands in the States Of California, ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" a.
extended TO all the Public Land States by ac Of
August 1, 1892
ALVA X. MCLINTOCk,
OF Spokane, county oi Spokane, State OF Wash
ington, has this day fled in this office his
sworn statement No. :2209. for the purchase oi
the seq of Section No. II in Township 10. >;
n, Range No. Al, F. W. NJ, and will otie.
proof to show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber stone than Tor agricn
tural purposes and To establish his claim Ia
said land before the Register and Receiver I .
S Land Office, at Spokane, Wash, on Thursday
the 25tE lay OF June 1905
He names as witnesses: Ell l.. Dalton and
Charles T. Sample. Of Spokane, Wash James
c. Jacobson and w. Carl Erwin OF Newport
Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely The
abOvc-deScribed lands are requested Ia lille
their claims in this office on or before said 18th
day OF June 1908.
800 5-2S Hal }. Cole. Register.
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Timber Land, Act June 5, 1878
Notice For Publication.

Us. Land Office. Occur d'Alene. Idaho,
March %. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act OF Congress OF
June 3. 1873. entitled 'An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by act OF
August 4, 1892.
MINNIE FRY,
OF Seattle, County OF King State OF Wash
ington, has this day filed in this office her
sworn statement No. 4Oll, for the purchase OF
the swA OF Section No: 9, in Township
No. Sc n. Range No. W. b. NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and 10 establish her
claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver at Occur d'Alene, Idaho, on Friday.
the 18th day of June. 1905.
She names as witnesses: Lucy L. Gumaer
and Howard B. ,Gumaer of Priest River, Idaho !;
J Mart Robertson and Mayme Robertson, of
Spokane, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said
18th day Of June, 1905
Az "a F. y. Dunn. Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.
{. S. Land Office, Spokane. Wash.

I. D. ILuAu ClHcC, SpOhuLG. NuSu,
February Is, 1908.
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by William E. Jones,
contestant, against Honest lad Entry 10
the wv Of Sec o, Twp; $ North,
r. 45 E. w. M, by Paul Gestlinger, con
testee, in which it is alleged that said entry
man died on or about the 1st day of April, 1907,
and left no heirs within the state OF Washing
ton or elsewhere the address OF whom are
known to contestant; that the heirs OF said de-
ceased entryman, if any, have wholly failed to
cultivate or improve said land in any manner
whatsoever since the death of said entryman.
and for more than six months last past and
that said failure on the part of the heirs not
due to their employment in the Army. Navy
or Marine Corps OF the United States. Said
parties are hereby notified to appear. respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 O'Clock a. m. on July -, 1908, before the
Register and Receiver at the L. s. Land Office
in Spokane. Wash.
The said contestant having, in proper afti-
davit, filed Feb. TO- 1908. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice cannot be made. it is hereby
ordered end directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication
$40 4-16 UAL J. COLE, Register.
NJ. D. Walling. ATTORNEY for Contestant, Spo
kane. Wash.