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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Some Questions Asked.
Earmville. March q. lgOS.

Farmville, March -, 1905.
E,laor Heraid.--l note that vote
is to he taken in Prince Edward county
ON proposed bond issue for road
building. There is some information
I would like To have before this Is
done. which hope you will give me.
First,-How is this money to he
spent? Second. What help do we get
from the State in proportion TO our
bonds, and when do we get It, and
the most important question is, how
much will our taxes be raised on the
hundred.dollars? There was vote
taken on this question some time ago.
IL was defeated. At that time it was
proposed to divide the money raised
from the sale Of the bonds, between
some districts, cutting out FarmNille
district, at the same time the residents
OF taxpayers in that district outside OF
Farmville were to be taxed to create a
sinking fund to take up those bonds
at maturity. The writer is no lawyer -,
but he does not believe this could he
done legally. 1t is not sufficient to
say that Farmyile district does not
need the money, it had as well be said
that because a man is rich he can nave
no more. Selfdefence is the first law
of nature. live in Farmville district
and pay a heavy tax, some Of my land
being assessed at SO per acre. do
not know Of any benefit / derive from
that tax; the road leading 10y my
house is wellnigh impossible. why
should or any one living on my road
vote 70 increase his taxes when he does
not derive any benefit from what he Is
now paying? If anything is ever SAID
about matchmaking or improving TINS
road Immediately howl is raised.
Please tell us in your paper the con-
ditions under which you propose 10
issue these bonds, and how you pro-
pose to spend the money so thai We
may vote intelligently.
No man is more in favor OF road
building than /, and will gladly vote
for this bond issue il the money Is Il
be divided justly. When you do 70
about this work would suggest yoI
send To Mecklenburg county, y e.
and get one Of their road builders Il
show YOU how TO build a road.
J. W. WOmack.
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TO the Voters Of the County Of Prince
Edward.

The Circuit Court of the county hay
ing ordered an election TO be held on
the Both day Of April, 1905, on the
question Of bond issue for the perma-
nent improvement Of the county roads
the said Improvements TO be as fol-
lows: seven and One-half miles In Buf-
falo district: five miles in Hampden
district; five miles in Leigh districti
live miles in LOckett district, and
some of the voters having expressed
a desire To know why the District Of
FarmNille wa, not included in the
above improvement, the following
reasons are submitted for the applica-
ton presented to the court:
I'm the year 1899 the board expended
ON the road leading from f. to II :.
L.. l.50s.Sjin a macadamized road TO
which the town of Farmville contri-
butcd about $3.50 for work outside Of
the town and l,l2O for work inside
the town. Mr.. W. G.. Huntington con-
tributed II $50 am Hampden-Sidney
College and others about $500
which leaves =, 543.sG expended by
the county two thirds Of which should
he chargedalo the Farmville district.
By reason of the location Of the dis
pensary i'm Farmvile district the road
fund OF the district amounts to some
thing like $1,000 per year. Already
tins district has about nine miles OF
macadam road.
ID was decided to distribute the per
manent Improvements in those sec
tons of the county where it was most
/ IN needed, and that the less fortunate
citizens of the county should be
helped. 1t should also be considered
/ that the Farmville district has the
county-seat i'm her midst and that the
location is upon the extreme northern
border of the county, making II neces-
sarv for the remote citizens To haul a
long distance to reach the couniy-seat.
The object of that distribution was to
do the greatest good for the greatest
number.
We believe that every patriotic clli-
zen of Farmyille District when he
considers the above reasons will EN-
dor,e the action.
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Recipe Mixed Often.

some remarkable stories are being
fold about town and among the coun-
inv peoule coming i'm Of this simple
homemade mixture curing kheuma-
tism and Kidney trouble. Here Is The
recipe and directions for taking MIX
bv shaking well in bottle one-hali
ounce Fluid Extract Dandellon, one
ounce Compound kargon, three
ounces Compound syrup Sarsaparllla.
Takeas dose one teaspOOnfui AFTER
meals and at bedtime.
No change need be made IN your
usual diet, but drink plenty Of good
water.
This mixture writes one authority I'D
a leading Philadelphia newspaper, has
a peculiar tonic effect upon the kld
news: cleansing the clogged-up pores oil
the elminative tissues, forcing the
kidneys To sift and strain from the
blood the uric acid and other poison
ous waste matter, overcoming khen'
matism. Bladder aud irinary troubles
in short while.
\ New York druggist who has had
hundreds Of calls for these ingredients
since the first announcement IN the
newspaper last October stated that th'
people who once try il swear by II
especially those who have Urinary an'
Kidney trouble and suffer with Rheu'
matism.
The druggists in this neighborhooo
saw they can supply the ingredients
which are easily mixed at home. IheT'
is said to be no better blood-eleanslnl
agent or system tonic known, and Ger
tainly none more harmless or simpi
| to use.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

March 25 1905

MhirU -Ni l'W''
There will bc preaching at Rough
Creek Church Sunday, at eleven
O'Clock. Ser, ices are 90 be conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Moore. We hope that a
large crowd may be present.
This ueighborhood was saddened
last week At the death Of Mr. llammie
Deaner. lie had been sick iorsome-
time and was a great sufferer. All
was done that loving hands could do,
but God in his wise providence saw
no 10 take him home. He leaves a
wife and two small children. a father,
mother, several brothers and sisters TO
moan Doh, departure.
Me,srs Henry Andrews and Charlie
Clay -pcnta few days last week ln
Roanoke ON business.
We are Sorry TO report that Mr. d.
4. Hancock. i-numbered with lheslch.
Mr.. and Mrs g.. W. icrkley, were
guests al Mr.llenry Andrews Thursday
evening.
Mr.. Jimmie Baker, visited relatives
AT this place saturday last
Miss Ida Hancock, was Che guest ol
Miss Annie Andrews Wednesday
evening.
Mr. Sam Thack,ion continues o1 th'
sick list.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
NV IInCle from Japan."

This comedy, a. presented by Edw.
G.. Stewart and local talent last Friday
night, was very amusing and appre-
ciated by the large audience present.
Not only did the lodge Of Odd Fellows
realize a goodly sum, but the people
Of Farmvlle now plainly see that they
have talent in their community equal
10 professionals, and it only requires a
lite training to present an occasional
play here in as creditable a manner as
any presented by the travelling compa-
MES. Miss l.. NJ snow as Mrs. Toll
man. the lady with temper, kept the
audience in an uproar Miss Kathe-
nne Nerser a. Clarice was charming;
Miss Exie IIite as Katy, the maid,
made much Of small part.
DR.. W. j. ellis was ideal as Capt.
Racket and as falsiiier he has never
been equaled. j. l.. Hart played the
part Of Tim, the henpecked husband.
Capt Hunt a. Mr. Dalroy, the jolly
old cove, did much to add TO the ex
element. Mr.. j. W. Hubbard as
Hobson, the waiter, should have had a
longer part. His work was much en-
loved. II Lew Dockstader ever saw
him i'm the suit he wore Farmvllle
woul lose one of its popular resi-
dents.
Mr.. Stewart, as Obadiah Dawson,
gave a very arousing rendition Of the
"Uncle from Japan and as a whole
it was most pleasing entertainment.
Mr. Stewart is considering returning
here to produce Roanoke story OF
/ VIRGINIA
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
New Man at Cemetery.

The Farmville Cemetery AssOcia-
ton met last Tuesday afternoon and
elected man TO take charge Of the
towns cemetery. There were num-
Der Of applications before the meeting,
and it is thought tLat the ladies COM
posing the association have made a
wise selection. The new manager OF
the graveyard will be Mr.. \. {. Moore,
of Richmond. lie is expected to ar
rive here in a few weeks and take
charge Of the work. His work will be
To see that the cemetery is always kept
i'm neat condition, dig graves ana
have general supervision Of the
ufouu y.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Badly Kicked by Horse.

ON last Sunday Mr.. w. }. Burton
received painful injuries from his run
away horse. lie had just started from
the stable VIXEN the animal began to
run and kick u'iously. From state
ments made by those who witnessed
the mad dash Of the animal, it is little
less than miracle that Mr.. Burton
escaped with his life. In the short
space of about hundred yards the
horse had kicked out Of shafts and
harness, and her owner lying uncons-
cious on the ground. 1t was learned
that Mr. Burton had sustained two
broken ribs aud was otherwise bruised
and hurt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Rins


s'NtlN TO rHH A""f-
Miss Camilla Bedinger. Of the State
Normal School, spent Saturday and
Sunday with her cousin, Miss Ilappie
BlantOn.
Miss Ruby Allen, spent Tuesday
and Wednesday with Miss Matte
Blanion.
Mrs. W. T. Blanion. Rev. and Mrs.
J. H. DAVIS Of Farmville, and Miss
Fannie Miller, aud Mr.. Tom Blanton,
Of Adriance, and Rev. Charlie Ander-
son, visited in The home Of Mrs. Jen-
ME Blanton, last week.
Mr. Henry Blan on, Jr., visited ina
home of Mr. T.. T.. Holman, sunday
evening
Rev. Charles Anderson, Messrs. G..
NJ. Smith, Dixie Holman, and Rev. j..
u. Davis, were guests of Mr.. II. A..
Blanton, last Wednesday evening.
Among those visiting in the home
of Mr.. Henry Blanton, saturday and
sunday, were Rev. j. II. Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. J. G.. Fahmer, and little son
Henry, and Messrs. Tom Bolts, and
Liggon Blanton.
MI. and Mrs Alex. Blanton, visited
boz the home Of Mr.. Robert Allen sun
day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Have You Enemies.

Go straight on and dontmnd them
If they get in your way, walk round
them regardless OF their spite. \ man
who has no enemies is seldom good
for anythinl; he is made Of that kind
~ material which is so easily worked
that every one has "a hand n o.. a
sterling character il one who thinks
for himself. and speaks what ne
thinks: he j. always sure 90 have enc
mics. They are a. necessary To- him
fresh air:they keep him alive ana
active. 4 celebrated character Who
vas surrounded hy enemies used to re-
mark: "rhey are sparks which, %
YOU do not blow, will 20 out of them
selves olive down prejudice, ' was
the Iron Dukes motto Let tins pe
your feeling while endeayorIng To I'VE
down the scandal of those who are
bitter against you. lfyou stop 10 dis
pute. you do but As they desire, and
open the way for more abuse. Let
the poor fellow talk there will be "a
reaction il YOU perform bat your duty
and hundred, who were once alicnIa'
ted from you will flock TO you and
acknowledge their error.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Mistaken.

We vcicm error in stating ln the
last issue that in elecilug a successor oil
Cashier Jno. ~. Long, the directors oi
fine First National Bank had only one
application for that position outside Of
the town.
Ne have since learned that bank
men form Richmond, Chapel Ill., \.
C Crewe. Chase city and Meherrln
were seeking the p.a e.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Y0uP Attention, Please

/ will occupy the Westover Hote
ON April lst Am going there WIN
the hope and expectation Of doing BUS
mess. There is one hindrance ! hate
10 allude TO. 1t j. this. If my ONCE,
which Is exceedingly small, IS hlied
with loafers and boys there will be no
room for guests, and as between the
two. greatly prefer the guests.
Very Respectfully,
Mrs. RObt. West.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

It's mighty hard for "a President TO
get over the message habit.
Rhode Island il so small that Mr..
Bryan probably overlooked it.
Secretary Of the Navy Metcalf posi-
lively refuses To shift his armor belt.
Japan always talks very smoothly
when she is fixing to hit some other
nation in the eye.
The latest wrinkle in denunciation
is tO call aman an ABE Reun.n
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

OF haven't had a bite all day COM
planned the fisherman. and ! thought
YOU said this was fine trout stream
"Weu, It IS a fine trout stream,
said the sumner landlord. you cant
blame me If the fish amt got sense
enough to know it. can ye2-Cleye'
land Leader.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Elan


March D; 1905
Miss Lula Fuqua who has been am
invalid for so many years has been
quite sick.
Quite large crowd assembled al
olive Branch Church on Monday last
10 pay tine last tribute of respect 10
the body of Mrs A. ". Chick, who af-
ter short period Of sickness, died at
her home near Farm,ille last sunday
at 10 o'clock A. VI.
Services were conducted 10y Rev. >.
e.. Hatcher, and Rev. A. J.. Carson
after which the body wa, inferred in
the family burying ground at Mr..
Charlie Chicks.
Mrs. Chick was the loving and de-
voted wife of Mr.. Watson Chick for
merry of thi, neighhorhoo)i who
with two dear .i.te boys are lefi CD
moan her loss.
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IN N. Continuous.

Mrs Outertovn-l think you work
ed for me once before. Can you re-
call?
The New Cook Shure, II amt I'M
likely. It's sich a bother layin' out
new routes. I concluded TO use wan
az me ovid vans this trip.-Puck
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Ifyou would know man true
character, see him in his family.
The luckieSt man is he who mikes
his luck 10y careful foreihoughi.
Claimed He Was HOO1OOed.

JETgR~NIILE. VA.
MARCH -. 1905.
\ stranger giving his name as Rob-
ert Gibson Of Danville, was puiol the
North-bound passenger train when
arrives at this place at 2:25 j.. ~, last
Thursday. lie claimed that he was
out Of hospital where they bad tried
to poison and blind him.
He is evidently demeutei. probably
from cocaine, aud created quite an eN-
citement IN this little village. u was
with difficulty that he found "a lodging
place for the night.
lie left on the early train much To-
the reliefof the citizens.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
Announcement

Agency positions are Of
fered to a limited number
Of men of character to rep
resent the Equitable So
ciety in selling its new
Standard Policy. This
policy, by reason of the
endorsement Of State OF
New York, and the great
financial strength Of the
Equitable, is more easily
sold than any policy on
the market. Energetic,
industrious men, with or
without experience in life
insurance, can produce an
immediate income, and at
the same time build up a
competency for the future
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

,... ,,t, has Iaou
William h. "'iu " Ill., ''o .,' . noston
ivi 90 r,...4..,. ,,,fo, has re-.
sicned after reaching his eiehlie'n
birthday anniversary
The parish priest OF the village Oh
Ia Masire lnedf louio"'
choir boys uses a phonosiaph I'D ''
cite the liturgy and cAaAl 'uo
Rabbi Michael Fried of the Tree oil
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Eureka Mills.

March 10, 1905
a large assemblage gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Dix
ON Wednesday morning To witness
the marriage of their eldest daughter
Miss Helen. to Robert Lee Driskill.
The parlor and hall, were nicely dec
GRATED. Rev. r.. II. Powell, was the
celebmnt The bride and groom enter
ed together being preceded by the fol-
lowing attendants. Willie Nelson and
Miss Myrtle Dixon; David Eggleston
and Mis-, Florence Morton. Josie Mel
son and Miss Lula Dixon.
The bride is quite pretty, of the
blonde type, and j. popular with "a
wide circle of acluainiances. She
wa, dressed i'm mourning owing To "a
recent bereavement in the family.
The groom j, pru~perou, young man.
The happy pair boarded the North
bound train for "a honeymoon trip.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
IL Be Ernected.

81 notice that The residents Of
pitsburg are seeing spots on the
sum-"
THAT isn't surprising II the sun
ever gets close 10 Pitisburg 1t is to
be- expected that it win be spotted. --
n-irnll Free Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

March -. zoos.
Rev Mr. Williams spent last sum
dav night at Mr. Ia. Carwile-.
Mr.. Jennie Baker returned home
last week from Lynchburg, NaA
where De has been spending the VIM
ter.
Mrs. Patrick Dusuill and daughter
Miss Mary. spent last Tuesday with
Mrs. Bob Terry, near Darlington
Heights, Va
Mrs. Charlie Ro-ser is spending lhi'
week with her parents, Mr.. and Nr-.
swan, near Pamplin city.
Mr.. Charlie Berkeley and sister, Miss
Bessie. visited in the home Of Mt. T..
d. Cawiles last saturday, aud sunday.
Mr.. Charlie Carson and his mother
spent last Sunday with Mrs. j.. w.
Baker near this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. linwood Pucset VS.
tied friends md relatives in Appomai-
tox last saturday aud sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

Churchill IS estimated that the
sun viii be able 10 supply tho pres
emit amount of h.0t .or another 10000
900 years.
Gotham-And after that / shudder
a, the thought OF our coal bills'-
Workers Statesman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27
A Warning.

"Aly dear, when you get 20 the sea-
shore I want you TO be careful Of one
thing"
What is 70. mother?'
"Your bathing suit. am afraid the
colors will run II you get II vet
Detroit Free Press.
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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY


March 23. 1905.
There was no preaching at Bethle-
hem ON sunday. "a Mr.. Anderson was
helping Mr.. j. II. Davis in proirac-
tive meeting
Mr. Eggleston Daniel is home again.
Mr.. Tom Anderson, has returned
home after a pleasant visit 10 relatives
i'm Cumberland county.
Mrs. John Womack, of Hampden-
sidney, visited her daughter, Ms. sam
Baker, recently.
We are sorry Mis-, Agnes Daniel
is suffering with rheumatism.
We are glad to report Miss Matte
Womack M home again aud in good
health.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

"Why do you cut your barber when
Won meet him on tbs streety
"It's the only way can get even
with him FOR doing the same ming 10
me In his shop. Leadef.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

Church-Eyer know man 20 make
money on a tlp he got IN Wall street!
Gotham-Can't say ] have. But I've
known men 20 make money on Ups
they have giyen.-Yonkers Statesman
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

Marih ID. lgO,.
Miss Jennie Dickinson. lcii a few
DAYS ago for her home m Richmond
Mis- Lottie Miller, returned Tuesday
after pleasant visit To Richmond.
Mrs. q. ID. jenkins, and Miss Bette
Weaver. spent Tuesday and Wedne--
at Crcwe.
Mis-, Maudc Bedford, returned sun
day after a delightful visit 10 friends
and relatives az Green Bay.
Miss Pearl jenkins i- EEK with
mump,.
MrL. IL. Edwards, left Friday 10
accept a position at Portsmouth.
Mr.. d. a. Woodroof, went TO Farm
vile Wednesday ON business.
Mr.. D.. p. Redforl, spent sunday
very pleasantly at Burkeyille.
Mr.. Walter Weaver, from BurkevIlle
visited hi, home people here sunday
Mr.. Robert Nunnally returned Tues
day after spending a day or two Dol
Petersburg.
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March ID, 1905.
Mr.. Willie Branch made "a flying
trip 10 Lyuchburg Monday.
Mr. Wal-ie Ramsey spent sunday
at Dbl, uncle's, Mr.. j.. W. Roberts.
Mr.. OTIS Johnson spent several days
this week in Blackstone.
Mrs. Willie Branch spent Monday
afternoon with her mother, Mrs.
George st. John.
Mis-, Mary Woodall visited her SIS
ten. Mrs. Jack Bnghtwell, last Sunday
Mis-, E.sie johnson Is expected 10
return home thu, week after spending
some time with her sister, of Black
stone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-03-27

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite ana what l ulu
eat distressed me terribly. BurdOck
Blood Bitters cured mt. H. al
ker, Sunbury, ONO.
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Doctors Prescribe Sulphur.
But Sulphur Should Be Used in Liquid
Form Only.

"HANCOCk'S LIQUID 81 L.
PHUR is the most wonderful remedy
for Eczema I have ever known, p
writes Or. W. ". Leake, of Orlando,
Fla, who wa, cured of "a case of years
standing.
Dr. ". a. Heard, Of Maitland, Fla e,
was cured OF Eczema after he had SUI
fered for thirty years, and says: HAN
COCKS LIQUID ST LPHtR is the
finest remedy for all Skin trouble
he has ever used or prescribed.
Doctors everywhere prescribe II but
they say Sulphur should be used in
liquid form only, as IL is in HAN
COCKS LIQUID SlLpllER.
Druggist. sell IL. Booklet free If you
write to HANCOCK LlQi I'D SUI
PHUR CO., Baltimore Md.
Il cures 40 skin and scalp diseases II
used in connection with the wonder
ful HANCOCk'S LIQUID sui
PHUR OINTMENT
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NOTICE!

Don't forget the auction sale OF
household and kitchen furniture at
Mrs Rob't. Vests on Saturday, March
Is IN.