The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-04-17
The following accounts against the
town were allowed:

Total .-............. ................ a.4O2 81
Plans aud specifications we're sub
milted by Mr.. Fallwell fora cottage to
be occupied by the keeper OF the Gem
eterv. The Council did not act def
nitely in the matter, but on motion OF
DR.. Anderson it was deferred until a
full report can be had from the Gene
terry Committee. The motion carried
with il assurances Of the Councils
hearty cooperation in their laudable
undertaking to keep beautiful the
cemetery.
Upon the reco mmendation OF Dr.
Anderson, Mr.. Barrow moved that
the Opera House be painted inside an d
out. Mr.. Wall seconded this and the
vote Of the Council was unanimous.
The platform upon which rests the
ladder leading to the fire bell was re-
ported as being rotten and unsightly
and on motion Of Mr.. Wall the Opera
House Committee was instructed TO
have it removed.
The Tidewater and Western Railway
was the subject of adverse criticism
for its apparent discrimination against
Farmville in its present schedules.
Not only has the Thursday train ar
irving i'm Farmville in the morning
been taken of. but the company does
not now carry freight from this point
on Saturdays and Mondays, thus
greatly handicspping our merchants
in filling orders for shipment along
the line.
The Mayor reported an Interview
had with the railway officials, and
stated that little could be accomplish
ed without action from the Corpora
ton Commission. On motion Of Mr.
Duvall the following committee was
named to appear before the Commits
sion and report at the next Council
meeting: Mayor Blanton, Attorney
Watkins, Mr.. Barrow and DR.. Ander'
son.
The Street Committee was Instructed
to purchase signs naming the streets
of the town at a cost Of Sl2s.OO.
DIR. Elmer f. Jones, was granted
the privilege Of the floor and addressed
the Council in the interest Of the sum
mer Normal. He made the crafty
ing statement that it was doubtless
conceded that Virginia has made
greater advancement in educatlona
lines than any State in the union
He cited the fact that Fsrmville wa
: the most advantageous point In tn
State for a summer school exceptnl
probably Charlottesville, and It wa
his hope that it would be made pei
manent institution Of the town. h
, believed that at least 200 student
would attend the institute this veal
Dr. Jones made it clear to the Coune
that the appropriation would be
p. having investment for the town, an
ON motion of DR.. Anderson the sum
$500 was contributed with thanks
DIR. Jones that he did not ask for NOR
The license tax for the year va
adopted with but few importar
changes from those which have pr
vailed. The changes were as follow
Agents for selling oils from szo.cO
600: agents for selling real esta
from 1900 to $500; billiard, poo
and bagatelle room raised iron
" 5000 and $500 to $4,000 Il
I, first table and $4,000 for addition
=, tables; express companies from sZo'
TO 5000. The Council further agree
= not to charge license tax against al
- pensioned Confederate soldier doll
!, business in the town.
= On motion Of Mr.. Doyne the Sire
Committee was instructed TO have u
= work done of grading Second sire
!, from Middle, east TO the corporate III
!, and to make a granoliihic sidewa
- ON one side Of this street.
:, On motion Of DIR. Ander-on the pa
ment ON High street will be continu
-. west to the corporate lines, and also
Buffalo street from the corner OF A
- pomattox street west TO the corpori
H. line.
= Mr.. Wall moved that no sidewal
L be laid in the town until a6uttl
property owners agree that no dams
10 will be claimed by them for gradi
"a done. Carried.
- The Street Committee was direct
]" on motion Of DR.. Anderson, 10
an certain the cost Of street scraper q
ng sweeper, aud also the ACCESSIBILITY
tv. purchasing an additional mule.
Pain, any where, can be quicl
stopped by one OF DIR. Shops n
m pain Tablets. Pain always means c
OF gestion-unnatura blood pressure.
ne Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets simply G.