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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-07-24
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY
Sheppards

July %, 1905.
Mr.. and Mrs w. g. Homer, OF
Roanoke Rapids, N. g., are visiting
relatives in buckingham
Mr.. Wiley b. Morris, Of Boston,
Mass, Dis at home for visit 90 the
folks at New Store.
Miss Edna Elcan, of Shcppards,
visited her sister, Mrs. John Ganeit,
Of Cumberland, last week.
There is universal distress among
the farmers on account Of the drought
Crops of every kind are suffering and
even the fruit crop is affected and
many apples ami peache- are falling
before ripe.
We occasionally hear of some fine
Yields Of wheat Mt Miller Jones
shepard made 500 bushels and Geo.
Carter made 53G bushels.
Mr.. Jno. T. oliver, special agent Of
the Farmers cooperative Demonsia-
ton Work, has put 900 ihithiul service
and ho has called the attention Of the
agricultural department TO a new pest
To the corn crop In the shape Of o worm
which b0res into the stalk OF corn
near the ground. Many crops in our
county have been injured by this
worm. As SOON as the department
replies 10 Mr. divers letter 1 viii
publish any information iu regard TO
the remedy which ! can
Mr.. y. a. Pollard had the misior.
tune 10 lose one Of his blooded boars.
which was worth ,iO 90 $50. The
cause of its death is not known
positively.
Mr. Henry w ellis has been and
is still quite ill with typhoid fever
Miss Haskins, a trained nurse, BE- with
him
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DR.. CurrelI Lectures In The 5. N. S,
Auditorium.

one of the events of the midsummer
season has been the del livery by Dr.
w. :. Currel of Washington and Lee
University Of a course Of three lectures
on Dante and his great poem, the
Divine Comedy. The lectures were
given i'm the auditorium Of the Nor
NAL School, the last three evenings Of
the past week, and were secured by
the management Of the Summer
School. Or. Currell is well known as
a lecturer to people Of Farmville, and
was heard not only by the faculty and
students of the Summer School, but
by large audiences from the town as
we'll.
The lecturer carried his audiences to
OH the three successive evenings
Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, as they
existed in the mind Of the great Italian
poet. The talks were in them selves
highly interesting and entertaining,
and the yividness and color Of the de
scriptions were increased 10y an admir-
able series Of stereopticon views.
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LUNENBURG
Lunenburgc H.

July 20th, 1905
Rev. b. r. Bedinger, assisted by
Rev. W T. Dogget, Of Dan,ille viii
commence a meeting at the Presby-
terrain Church here tomorrow night
The "Rogers Special arrived at Vic
tona Monday night, with General
Manager Raymond Dupuy and the
owners of the Virginia Railway on
board. The train carrying this party
went from Victoria Tuesday morning
for the front, where the work on the
first bridge west Of Victoria is nearing
completion. They found the tract IN
excellent condition and were much
pleased with the road.
Messrs. T. Toler, G.. a. BoXley and
r. ID. Creakman are al Victoria grad
ing for the large reservoir. This res
ervoir is to be large lake, occupying
space Of twelve acres with depth Of
twenty to twenty-five feet The work
on this reservoir will cost thousands
Of dollars and assures the people that
the Virginian will locate her division
headquarters, round houses and shops
ut Victoria.
The new tram road of Miller a Smith
leading out from Victoria TO the mills,
has been completed and the train run
ming over it every day.
Five new houses are now being built
at Victoria and not enough houses yet
TO accommodate the many families
wanting 10 move in.
Mrs. Stokes Toone, Mrs. Marie Cor
don and three children, Of Richmond
Mrs. j. l.. Yates, Of Lunenburg &. II.
MI aud Mrs. Horace Allen, Of Ora
Oaks, and Mr.. C. j Shelburne and
son, Of Green Bay, were visitors at the
home of Mr. VIM. }. Bragg, Dr., on
last Friday
Messrs. Ambrose s. Haichett and
UPTON ellis, Of kenbridge, spent Sat
urday night with Mr.. VIM. J. Bragg
There will be a meeting of th'
Daughters Of the Confcderacy aud the
Old Veterans at Kenbridge on Satur
day, the 18th Of July. Speeches from
Hon. VIM. Hodges Mann, Governor
Claude A. swanson and Hon. Francis
/ Il Las-iter.
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Free Delivery Of Mail.

William } Marles, an inspector in
the postal service of the United States,
spent day OF two here this week m
the interest of the establishment of
free delivery for the town. Mr.. MARI
es drove over the town in company
with Postmaster Garnett and Mr.
Lear, the town engineer, and one
thing observed particularly was that
not nearly all the houses have been
numbered This if an unalterable re
quircment OF the government, and I'M
iii it is done the establishment Of free
delivery is doubtful.
Mr.. Marles informs Us that in every
instance where free delivery is pro-
posed agents go in advance and take
orders for priva mail boxes for resi-
dences They receive part pay in adj
vance and the boxes are never deliver
ed. lie requests us to warn the ciii-
zens Of Farm,ille against all such
agents
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DR.. Jones Called TO The University 0
Indiana.

Dr. Elmer r. Jones, of the Normal
School, has been called TO the State
University Of Indiana 90 organize a
department of education. This insti-
tuition is Que Of the strongest univer-
stiles in America and it is asigniiicant
tribute TO the scholarship and ability
Of Dr. Jones that he has been elected
TO I'LL SO important a position.
Dr. Jones came to the Normal School
in the fail Of 1902 and has been with
the institution ever since except for
one year, during which he was con-
tinuing his studies in University and
IN Germany. lie has worked should
er 10 shoulder with President Jarman
during The schools recent rapid de-
yelopment His part in raising the
standard Of the school zap 10 that Of
the well established normal schools
of the North has not been a small one.
lie brought Co the school a valuable
experience and the best training that
could he had in this county With
his well known energy and ,igor he
gave several Of the best years of his
life 10 building up this school and to
Say that be will be greatly missed is
10 put it feebly. Nor have his inter
ests and activity been confined 10 the
school lie has always been found
ready to do anything for the better
ment Of the town. When FarmVille
was fortunate enough 10 have y. VI.
&. A. Dr. Jones was one of It's main
supporters. lie conducted gymna-
stun classes and perhaps did
more than anyone else to keep the
young men together lie has been
faithful worker ia the Presbyterian
Church and sunday school, and
wherever his assistance was needed he
has not been found wanting.
However, it is moi only Farm,ille,
but the State that loses him. Virginia
needs more such men than she has
and it is unfortunate that she should
lose any II is a compliment to have
two of the best institutions in the
country come here for teachers in one
year, but such compliments are ex-
pensiye aud we do not thank any col
lege for that kind of compliment
While regretlIng his departure from
among us we congratulate DIR. Jones
on the advancement for him aud the
University Of Indiana on adding To its
faculty man Of such strong character,
genial nature and high scholarship.
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Our Home Talent.

When the pipe organs were intro
duced into our churches the question
was often asked, "Who will preside
over the keys2' The Presbyterans
were fortunate in securing the services
of Miss Burgess, who had been train
ed 10 the work, aud during her vaca.
ton Mrs. Mag kdmunds, Of Hamp-
den-Sidney another accomplished eX-
pert, but our Methodist friends, who
are always equal 10 emergences,
found within their own circles one
who though not the pupil " any Of
the masters, assembled the throne and
has been welding the scepter with the
grace and dignity Of yeritable queen
Of the keys. We need not mention
the name for the readers Of the Hereld
will well know that we refer TO Mrs.
j. NJ. Crute.
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Darlington Heights

Mr.. Taylor, of Petersburg preached
quite an able sermon 10 large congre-
CATION at Spring-Creek Church. sun
day
Miss Eva Anderson, Of Farmyille,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. 4. =. Single
ton, OF this place.
Last Monday was the court day at
Darlington Heights. Three magis-
trates were present and disposed Of
good many cases.
Nh Lewis Ferris, of Richmond, is
now visiting friends and relatives
here.
Mr. W. G.. Franklin, of Pamplin
city, was ia our neighborhood Mon
day attending to official business.
Miss Bessie Berkeley, Of Rough Creek
and Miss Lizzy Dickerson, of Charlotte
G.. H., are the guests Of Mrs Eddie
Carwile this week
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A Baby'S SOIllOguy.

one Of our good ueighbors, who
claims she can interpret "baby talk, '
vouches for the truthfulness of the fol-
lowing having fallen from the lips Of
a sweet little blossom Of humanity
that recently came to a home in our
city. 81 am here. And this il what they
call the world. don't think much of
it. It's very hanneily world, and
smells Of paregoric awfully. It's "a
dreadful light world, too, makes me
blink, / tell you. And don't know
what TO do with my hands. ] think
iii dig my fists in my eyes. No ]
won't. I'M scrabble at the corner Of
my blanket and chew il up, and then
IN boiler; whatever happens, TIL hol-
Ter. and the more paregoric they give
me the louder Illyell. That old nurse
puts the spoon in the corner Of my
mouth in very uneasy way, and keeps
tasting my milk herself all the while.
She spilled stun in il last night, and,
when hollered, shs trotted me. That
comes Of being a two days old baby.
Never mind, when I'm a man I'D
pay her back good There apin stick
ing in me now, aud If ! say word
about IL IN be tro;ted or fed, and /
would rather have catnip tea. I'll tell
YOU who / am. found out today. ]
heard folks say. "Hush don't wake up
James baby That's me. I'm Jane =
baby, and suppose that pretty white
faced woman over on the pillow il Jane.
No, I'm mistaken, for a chap was In
here lust now and wanted to see Char
ley's baby, and looked atme. and said
was a funny little toad, and looked
lust like Charlie. lie smelt Of cigars,
and I'm not use to them. J wonder
who else / belong 10. Yes, there's
another one-that's Gamma Jane
told me, and tlen she took me up and
held me against her soft cheek and
said 1T was Ganma's baby SO Il was.
declare do not know who ] do be-
long To. but III hollef, and, may be
III find out"
Hot? Yes. but It's good weather FOL
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The Lille Buffalo Road.

There seems TO be failure on the
part Of some people to understand
why q macadam road is being built
out beyond Little Buffalo creek and
why it was not put on the road lead
ing by the Kelsey place. The law
says that all the money that comes to
FarmNille district from the dispensary
shall be expended on the roads IN this
district, and when work was begun on
the road that crosses Little Buffalo il
was the only road in the district that
ad not been worked. Since the sur
vey Of the road they are now work
ing was made the court has added
to the district, all Of the
road down to Wilborn's bridge,
and then, across by LeCrand's bridge
into Fanmville district, taking several
miles Of road from Buffalo district
which will be worked as soon as
practicable.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
St0ddcri.

July a. uo
Died after lingering illness AT
the residence Of her SON, Mt ". d.
Walker, just as fhe sun was sinking,
Friday July n. Mrs. Mamie Walker,
in her 92nd yearofage Slowly butsure.
ly death crept on, though at times she
rallied and an thought she would g,t
we'll and live 20 be a hundred years
old For years She had been nm inya-
lid rarely ever leaving her room, but
her mind was bright and she loved 10
talk of days that are past, days
when she was young and full of life.
For 15 years she was member
OF the Methodist Church. some
thing unheard Of nearly in the
annals of time. Those who knew her
well, her pastor for instance, who
preached her funeral spoke of her as a
beautiful character. They sang old
hymns at her burial, aud six grand
sons bore her remains. 10 her long rest
ing place She leaves three da lighters
Mrs Nathan Holman, Mrs. Brooks, Of
Richmond, Mrs. Miller Of Amelia. and
and number of grand children and
friends 10 mourn her loss
ole gently clears Thy way
Wait thou His time
Thy darkest night shall end loo
brightest day.
Mr. and Mrs Brooks, of Richmond,
came up to attend the burial Of their
mother Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs. A. A. Blanton aud
children are visiting at Mrs. S. r Bad
getts this week
Mrs. Edna Elcan and brother, of
buckingham, visited their sister few
days last week.
Childrens day was observed at Cen
tenary Church Sunday, under the
management Of Mrs j. G.. Garnett who
deserves much praise for her splendid
training Of the scholars.
Presbytery will convene 40 Browns
August nth Large attendance is exc
pected.
Miss Lizzie Scott, of Richmond, Will
spend some time with Mrs. Dr. IL j..
BlaniOn.
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The contrast

Edaor Hnid.-After an intemit-
tent absence of many years ! have
been privileged Co spend week and
more boo Fam,Ille, and during that
time have now and then been busy
conira-nne tne town with scores of
place, of n,e population through
which my Wandcrings have led me.
And here I- my conclusion, that IN
physical comforts In educational, So
cial and religious advantages we easily
distance 900 competitors. Our BUSH
nes, HOUSES. homes, schools and
churches, side walks and streets are
peerless. while the water we drink
is .he pure-t that comes from the
bosom of the earth These things
should make u- glad and grateful
and we should not forget TO publish
the facts To- the outside world. We
should not become so satisfied as 10
become selfish. AT HOME.
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Sunday-SchOOl Institute.

In connection with the meeting OF
West Hanover Presbytery, which Is
TO be held at Browns Church, August
nth. there will be a day Thursday
the lstm devoted TO the interests OF
the Sunday school work.
All the sunday schools of the Pres
byiery are asked to send delega ties aud
the Sunday schools within reach OF
all denominations are cordially invi-
ted Go attend a. q body, a. well as send
delegates.
The morning session will he given
over To the children of the Sunday
schools and appropriate exercises Will
be held with am address by the Rev.
NJ b. Porter, of Richmond, Va.
A Conference of sunday school
workers viii Dee held i'm the afternoon,
The subject being. "rhe Special Needs
ofCountry Sunday schools"
1t is hoped that the Farmville sun
day schools Will be well represented
on that day
D. II. DAVIS, Pastor.
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Buffalo

July %, 'Oo.
The people Of this community are
trying 10 raise money 10 buy new or
gan for Buffalo Church There was a
lawn party held at the home Of Mr.
George Hunt last Friday night to hell
IN the cause. They cleared SIS go and
were much encouraged at the success.
Of the evening
Mrs. Couch and children, Of Roanoke
are visiting az Mrs. NJ. j. Terry's
Mrs. John Young visited in the
home of MI W. b. Biuford last week
Miss Ethel Binford Is visiting at
her grandfather. Mr.. Chap Chiffon,
in App0matt0X county.
Miss May Cunningham visited
friends near Evergreen, a few days
last week.
Mrs. A. NJ. Fowler, Of New York
city, is visiting in the home of her
father, Mr.. Geo. Hunt MI Fowler is
conducting a party Of tourist, through
Canada for several weeks
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companied Miss Ethel Lyon home
this week
We are glad To- report Mrs. Levi.
Cmwley better after quite q spell Of
sickness.
Mr. T.. W. Madison and family WIS.,
tied MI VIII Cnwley Sunday.
Mrs. G.. NJ. Smith has been right
much indisposed Of late.
Mr. J. Wyatt Crule is attending
Conference at Keysyllle this week.
Sir. Anderson Lyon, Jr., LEFT today
with the Guard for Georgia where they
will be for the next ten days.
Mr. Dolly Blanton and family from
near Richmond, are visiting Mr. aud
Mrs. Badgeit this week
Mrs. }. A. Armistead spent part of
last week with her daughter, Mrs.
Louis Cmwley.
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death Of DR.. Robert {. Bass.

One of the true and pure doctors OF
the olden time went TO his reward ON
Monday when DR.. Bass was called
away from earth. He was about -
years old and only a brother and sister
Of his immediate family survive him.
DR.. Bass attended Hampden-Sidney
College in the 50s, rOoming with his
cousin, our honored townsman, &. G.
Bass, Esq. lie graduated in medicine
before the war In the class with our
Dr. White. To whom he was ever at
tached. lie was a native of Chester
field county, but spent the greater
part Of his life in this county near
Rice.
DIR. Bass was type Of man and doc
tor which alas, is fast passing. Modest,
retiring, without guile or thought OF
compromise with wrong, he had 10 be
known well t0 he understood and APP
preciated. While not demonstraiiye
or conspicuous ia MS Christian NE,
men "took knowledge Of him that lac
he had been with Christ His wide
circle of friends lament his going, but
sweet fragrance Of his consistent life,
like that Of the godly pastors who have
minisiered 10 him, abides in that
favored locality.
a great crowd attended his burial on
Tuesday. His pastor, Dr. Shipman,
conducted the funeral and physician
who knew him well, on request, adj
ded some timely words lie was a
member Of the Farmville Lodge of
Masons and was buried with impress
aftao uovtrf.ou 81 fbot prfiar
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Red House.

"Af ~'
Rev. Chas Anderson preached quite
an able sermon sunday evening al
Rough Creek Presbyterian Church to
a large aud attentive congregation.
His textwas "C'oye into the world and
teach the GOSPEL 90 all nations We
are always glid 20 have Mr. Anderson
BOO our midst
Miss Maud hlolto ihe daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Beuregsri Eiliotte, of
near this place and Mr. Dan Cannady
Of Halifax. were united in marriage AT
the home Of the bride, July sth.
Miss Lizzie Dickerson, Of che Court
House, il The guest of her cousin, Mis-.
Bessie Berkeley.
Miss Mary Verlina Clay 81 visiting
her Aunt, Mrs. Dick Hammersly.
Mrs.JD Elliotte and little daughter
Louise, OF Mairaka W Va, are spend
ing sometime with friends aud rela
lives here.
Mr. Martin Hancock, Of Biueiele
/ West Va, and Mr. Doug Hancock, OF
this place, visited their Uncle. Mf
John Hancock. Of Hampton Sidney
/ lat Wednesday and Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Ihacksion and
lnule son james, spent last Sunday and
Monday athisfather, o. near Poineys
Mrs. T.. A. Hill is willing De, dangh
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Prospect PleaSeS.

Prospects Amateur Club held the
boards at our Opera House on last
Tuesday evening and rendered the fol
lowing program TO the delight of q
large and appreciative audience:
"Woman's Honor" Characters
General Mark Lester, hero of Cuban
Ten-l ears War, Clyde Carter; Pedro
Mendez, his half-broiher, Frank Price
Doctor Garcia, Surgeon OF the Made
line, Barnett Brightwell, Gilbert Hall,
VI. d., in love with Olive, Bernard
Carter: Robert Glenn, a Wall street
banker, Edward Lewis; Gregory
Grimes, Testers private secretary,
Bennett Taylor; Ebenezer, Glenn's
butler, James Lewis; Olive and Sallie,
Glenn's daughters, Misses Bessie Car
ter and Mary Lizzie Carter; Maria,
wife of Pedro, Miss Jessie O'Conner.
Synopsis of Scenes.-Act /. The
Glenn Mansion, New York city. Act
>. The Isle OF santa NruI-One monln
later. Acts and 4. Testers home at
Santa Cruz-Five months later.
Moving pictures between acts were
watched with interest," rs is always
true whenever they are presented.
Prospect has just cause for being
nroud Of IFS Club. posSeS-ed rs il IT. Of
genuine talent, and W. hope TO have
them with us again. TO have filled
the house on a night so warm was the
highest compliment we of Farmville
could have paid them On such eve
nings people are inclined To stay nj
home with coats and collars of The
proceeds Of the entertainment amount
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Rice Depot

July 81, 1905.
Wechronicle with sadness the death,
Of Or. Robert f. Bass, which occurred
AT his home near Rice, July 10th, 1905.
He was born March 18th, 1881, in
Chesterfield county, Va, and was
married to Miss Martha ). Bruce,
December 18th, 1856. lie moved TO
Prince Edward county in 1872 and
practiced medicine until about three
years ago, when he became too feeble.
ne leaves a widow and seven children,
Mrs. Fanny b. Carter, Miss Matte q.
Bass, Mr. Charles NJ. Bass, b. Gates
Bass, Of Prince Edward county,
James T. Bass, 5. Bruce Bass, Of
Richmond, Va, and Mrs Eva W.
Simpson. OF Norfolk Va
As citizen he was faithful and true,
as a doctor he was kind and sympa-
thetic. as Christian he lived his re-
ligion, aud ia his death Pisgah Church
has lost a valuable member and sim
cere officer. lie was buried today
from his church i'm the church ceme-
terry, with Masonic honors, and the
large crowd attending attested his
worth and popularity.
In addition To the remarks by his
pastor Dr. Winston, Of Farmville,
made an interesting address, speak
ing of him as conscientious physi-
clan and noble Christian gentleman.
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Editor HrHd,-l have lived in
Fanm,ilo form more than 30 years and
until one day last week was never
acco,ted ON Che streets with a begging
request
Coming down Beech street a little
how of some seven summers old
stopped me and asked for some mon
ey "to pat boo The mite box lie eN-
hibited mo- boN, though he might have
had one al hls home. The habit OF
asking aims iu the streets from pas
sersby is bad one and is universally
condemned and should be nipped In
the bud iu FafmNille.
Let the children bee taught at home
never 90 ask for money ON The street.
Norman of heart likes 10 refuse the
little ones. but To- respond To their re-
quest is To encourage them IN wrong
ways. { am glad To- know that my
experience on this line is rare eXcep-
ton. and write with the hope that
others may not Dee subject To like ap-
proach PEDESTRIAN.