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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
What Does he Red Cross Christmas
Stamp Mean?

II means that you are asked TO
spend one cent more on every Christ
mas present you send and that this
tiny fraction Of money, multiplied by
thousands, will yield a noble sum for
the maintenance Of a great work
open air Day Camps for the cure Of
tuberculosis
1t means that 10y using the stamp
you express confidence in the work
of the Red Cross, and that you extend
the circle of your friendship until it
embraces the friendless, and that
your goodwill reaches beyond the
few whom you love to the many
whom you are hidden to love.
1t means that the spirit of Christ
mas stirs in the heart Of Christendom,
and that you respond to this spirit by
linking your Christmas gifts with the
cause of the poor and the ILL., with the
work of wisdom and mercy
Each stamp sold makes three per-
sons happy The one sending the
stamp on letter or package is glad,
for he knows the receiver will be glad,
and that some one sick with consump-
ton will be helped to get well, and
the one getting the stamp will be
doubly glad for the JOY that the little
stamp has already given the sender,
and for what it will give that unknown
one The unknown will be three
times glad for the sake of the sender S
Joy, the receivers pleasure and his
own good.
If these reasons are not enough to
make anyone invest in the stamps,
no other reasons are necessary.
From present indications our local
Anti-Tuberculosis League will be or
ganized at an early date, in which
event large per cent of the proceeds
derived from the sale Of the stamps
will remain here to be used in the
ll2ut dgallSt 'uDcIOulVSlS "i""''s ""'
own people
Doyou not wish to help in this
cause. the merits Of which cannot be
questioned
The local committee in charge Of
the distribution of the Christmas
Stamps for sale wish to express It's APP
probation to the ladies' of the Presby-
terian and Methodist Churches, who
so willingly assisted in the sale of the
stamps at their entertainments recent
lv. The successful work of Misses
Mamie Johnson and Bessie Paulett is
particularly appreciated
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
A Carnegie Library.

Shall we have a Carnegie library +:
We have the opportunity to decide.
Mr. Carnegie has written to the pres
ident of the Library Association put
ting the matter in such form as re-
quires a decision on the part OF Farm
vile. A public meeting Of the Asso-
citation and Of the citizens generally
is therefore called for Friday night
December 10. at o clock sharp, IN the
Opera House, to discuss fully and IL
nally this highly important question.
The opportunity which we now have
NAV never come again. II Farmville
wants such a library now is the time
for decision.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Christmas Shopping.

Only "A days remain in which to do
your Christmas shopping. If you can
raise the wind" sail on and reach
the haven before the storm Of buying
breaks upon you in full force and
fury. Look well and make your Sc
lection before the rush is on, and
leave the day of rush for the unfor-
tunates who will not be able to raise
the ready cash until the last moment.
If possible let the day laborers have
their pay by the 18th. And don't for
get the Herald as Christmas gift for
absent friends.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Announcement

To The Democratic voters Of the
Fourth Congressional District OF Viz
ginia.
hereby announce my candidacy
for the position Of representative in
the National Congress from the Fourth
District Of Virginia made vacant by
the death of Major Francis kives
Lassiter subject TO the Democratic
primary. In making this announce
ment | respectfully call your attention
TO my record both in services render
ed the public in the various positions
OF trust have filled in the las thirty
years. a. well aS my faithful service TO
the Democratic party during this
same period. Respectfully,
4. -. " ATKINS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
THE GREAT PIANO CONTEST
BUT THREE EEEKS REMAIN
Hundreds Of Votes Added This Week

The number OF votes deposited dur
ing the past week in the piano and
gold watch contest has been larger
than usual, and still there is no change
in the position of either of the contest
ants. Only three weeks remain in
which work can be done to secure
votes. The vote given below was
canvassed Wednesday night at the
Anderson Drug Store and shows the
exact number Of votes each contestant
had at that time.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
rHr HEALTH OF THE NORMAL.
any THO CASES OF DlPHTHERlA DUR
ING SESSION.
.h Rare Exception The Student Body
For me Session Has Been
Free From Sickness.

a..o is remembered that the
.l family is made up Of some 800
IS not to be wondered at
.-.w and then some should an
.o sick cali. The same would
+as .ue of any other commum-
e.a size. During the session
.sbseeb been two cases Of diphtheria,
tHem entirely recovered and
..o,her doing well On the out
.ref ffo disease. Dr. Jarman sent
.s circular letter 10 each Of the
.-r. of ,he institution, giving in
~,a exse. conditions, and in reply
,...er,h. ofthe parents or guardians,
,-.s.aa entire confidence in the
and good sense Of the authorities
.,r-. and left the entire manage
..,. ., their hands In some cases
.~r Musicians came IN person to
~re into local conditions, and
.sr TOO .ef, satisfied that the i'll was
..-- uef and wisely dealt with, and
A,, There vas no cause for alarm.
d, least IN ONE instance it was said
a,tub1. there were only two cases
family Of S00 in the practice of
me- .untr doctor there were p
cases
The disease +, prevalent this season
..e eoun,r, over and the wonder IS
that tse Normal has made so fortunate
., asospe A member of the State
Board Of Health said to be an expert
the diagnosis and treatment of diph-
.nera ha, also visited the school, and
after critical and careful examination
r,o br. conditions. gave out the re-
thar he could find no source from
which he trouble has come. though
a continue his investigation, and
also added that all that skill and care
could do was being done 20 cure and
n .le enemy And what more
.slte said Only this remember
n u-s Ike the poor is always
and recognizing the fact
aibrea, comes. let's avoid
uIcous and incorporate
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Hampden-Sidney and WOrSnam Notes.

Hon. James 5. Thomas. Supervisor
Of the Rural Schools of Virginia adj
dressed the citizens Of Worsham and
vicinity on Monday night, on better
schools and better equipment.
Much regret is felt on account Of
the sickness OF Miss Mary Baldwin,
teacher of primary grade in the Wor-
sham High School.
Roll of Honor for Worsham High
School for week ending Dec Bird
High School Department. Lawrence
Dupuy. Bessie Dunkum, Susie
McCraw, Lillian Miller, Bernard Oliver
Mary Dunkum, Halle McCrsw.
Grammar School Department, Fifth
Grade-Bessie Duncan, Ethel Trear,
Ada Oliver, Margaret Thackston.
Sixth Grade-Mary Allen, Annie
Dunkum, Fannie Scott, Bessie Pickett,
Ruth Miller Mildred Wells.
Seventh Grade-Hilda Calhoun,
Marcellds Fitzwater, Ethel Oliver.
Primary Department, First Grade
Emma Kernode, Roger Benedict, Lals
Irving, Second Grade-Robert Porter
field. Percy Trear. Third Grade
Lillian Thackston, Bessie Rodgers,
Mamie Oliver, Harry Nicer. Fourth
Grade-Clarice Fitzwater, Esther Ker-
node. Mabel Nicer
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
THE WATKINS CLUB.
4 LARGE GATHERING AND ENTHUSIASM
RUNS HIGH.
Orators Galore But a Working Body
Organized.

For numbers and enthusiasm the
meeting Of the Democratic voters Of
Farmyille which took place AT the
Opera House on last Monday evening,
was one of the most remarkable pub
lie gatherings which has been held IN
Farmville for a number Of years.
DR. Anderson was made permanent
chairman and Mr. Epes, secretary.
Speeches of genuine warmth and vi
gor were made by Sheriff Dickinson,
Messrs. Miller, Epes, Barrow, Rice,
and by Mr. Tony Miller, Of Amelia,
and Dr. ellis. Love for the man and
loyalty for Farmville filled and thrilled
each of the speakers, and enthusiasm
reached high point and grim deter
mination was registered to win in the
fight
Mr. Epes, who has gone over much
of the district gave most encouraging
reports from the field From care
fully arranged figures he demonstra-
ted the election Of Farnville S favorite-
More than 100 men bers of the club
were enrolled, and Messrs. Chick
and Noel were named as a committee
to solicit the names of other members
and the hope was expressed that every
Democratic voter in Farmville as well
as the district would sign the roll.
The following working committee for
the canvass was designated Mayor
Blanion, Dr. GillS. and Messrs. S. ID.
Walton, j. D. Watkins. +. L. Eram-
bert Frank Hubbard, Joe Garnett, K.
d. Miller w. T. Doyne, H. f Bar
row and j. f. Garland Mr. George
Richardson, while candidly confessing
that he had differed with Judge Wat
kins in the past on matters political,
pledged his personal and earnest sue
port for the canvass. Capt. 5. w.
Watkins urged the necessity of the
payment Of the capitation tax by the
l4th of December, and the club
pledged the candidate at least 600
votes from Prince Edward.
Judge Watkins was presented to
the meeting and in words few but
well chosen, of tenderness expressed
his gratitude to the people Of Farm
vile for loyalty and devotion to him in
all his career among them He, too,
brought checrfulness from the field of
battle.
The meeting was signal success
and was prophetic of assured victory.
Nor will the enthusiasm die with the
meetings, and the work will not end
until the sun goes down on the 25th
Of January 1910. All Of US may not
agree with Judge Watkins in all
things. bat an of MS do agree that this
is Farnville's fight and that victory
must perch on her banner.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Dear Santa Claus
Saturday Nov. 27 1909

Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me a doll and a bed
and a carryge please bring me a
jumping jack and a teaset TO- a little
toy bird, and some oranges and jack
in the box to. Pies bring me a doll
table and set of doll chairs and a
little doll wardrobe and you dress the
doll, a doll stove to, doll house to, a
rain coat, some figs too, and bring me
some apples, and some raisons too,
and some candy please, a ball to,
plese bring me a top and cord be
shu that the top win spin A book
for me TO read to sister, plese bring
me a little quilt to go on the bed.
plese bring me a wash stan Good
night
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
DR.. Powers.

On the 10Th OF December, in the
Normal School Auditorium, DT. Pow
eTs, one OF the best lecturers in Amer
lea, will deliver his famous address on
the Passion Play Of Oberammergau
on December 18th he viii lecture on
Athens, the Shrine Of Culture Both
lectures will be illustrated with the
stereoptican. Nothing better than
these lectures. both for instruction aud
delight, is offered the public anywhere
i'm the whole country.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Holiday Excursion Tickets
via. Norfolk and Western Ky.

On sale on following Ola es: Deem
ber is, Il, j., p, 22, ., "A, - and 81,
1909, and January 1t, 1910, limited to
January 6'h, 1910.
Full information from Local Agents
or
W. Is. BEyILL,
Gen. Pass. Agent,
dec lO-3t. Roanoke Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Farmville. Va, December 9TH.
Farmville. Va, Dec. .. 1909.

FarmviIle, Va, Dec. ,, 1903
My dear Saint Nicholas
How are you getting on. ! wish
you would bring me a doll carrige
and a doll dressed in long clothes
with a cap on her And ] want but
tons on her clothes so can take them
off her. want some pink ribbon on
her cap and some pink ribbon to tie
it on. And want a box of water
cOlors.
wish you a merry Christmas.
From little Martha Hart
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Virginia Anderson
My dear Santa Claus

My dear Santa Claus
want you to bring me q doll ear
riage and a doll And bring the poor
children some pretty toys and some
good things And want you to
bring me a tricicle have a little
brother and little sister. Don't for
get them as they ike all kinds Of
toys.
Bring our nurse a Foxy Granpa
book
From your little girl.
Mary Rice.
Farmvile, Va, December 7th
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Letters TO Santa Claus.

Let the jolly old soul read and an
swer promptly and literally.
Dear Old Santa
Please bring me nice pair Of roller
skates, a pretty idoll, a work basket,
one billikin, some candy nuts and
fiss, have been a real good little
girl since last Christmas
DevotedIy.
Ida MAY paulett.
Saturday Nov. 27 1909.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Card.

cooker. Va. NOV. -, 1917.
aocIauc Voters Of the Fourth
-uIt District Of Virginia.
announce that ! am can
'ougress subject To the
4. Urinary Election 10 be
lrF 18th. 1910.
At mv record a. a private
public servant. lawyer, a
loyal Democrat juStiies
ing fo receive the endorse
-.ln1rt OF the Democrats OF
el
ne your will that ! repre-
strict in COngrcSs, ! prom
my whole talent and
r service of the best IN
1893 Ic.l0w-citlzens. subject at
'o lnc will of my cOnStitu-
ascerialned.
onplied with all require
Tie Committee. and will he
e i0 the finish.
Faithfully Yours.
WM. b. COCKK.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
Attention.

You must pay the Poll tax on OF .,, De,
fore December i4th, 1909, or you VIII
not be qualified to vote IN the regular
lime election for 1909 a. well As Ine
special election for congressman. ine
denuties will call upon all male voters
and give the opportunity TO pay lIe
Poll tax Of sl.5O prior to December y
81 IS after December 1907 ~.
:. W. WATKINS, treas
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10

After exposure, and when you feel
a cold coming on take Foley's Honey
and Tar, the great throat and lung
remedy. 1t stops the cough, relieves
the congestion, and expels the cold
from your system. i, mildly laxative.
Refuse substitutes Sold by all drug
gists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10
-. G.Ils Are Poor

want To- 20 on record
Icsard Electric Bit
.e greatest gifts that
.. woman. writes Mrs.
of y e>tal Center, y.
..er forget what il has
Tins glorious medicine
"0nn 9u0yant spirits. yigOr
a oiaut health Itquick-
r' rEou-nesS. Sieeplessness
Headache. Backache,
Dizzy spells, soon builds
tling and sickly Fry
White Il Cos
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10

new stock Of mantles on manu-
lie. Il me u give '0 ". r.. DOYNE-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10

For full particulars Of this contest
see advertisement ON another page.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-12-10

Herald and N. Y. World SLIGO,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

DARLING"
- Yes my dear one
1t is all clear now"
Yes. it is all clear now
And the lions"
Yes, the lions too.
Have you any doubts. sweetheart
Miss Wellesley laid her glowing face beside
the drawn one and pressed the pallid cheek
against her own. Not one"
Griscoms arms encircled her shoulders All
nv own, my very own | will get well quickly
now. We can't let such a silly thing as fever
Interfere,
She pressed her lips on his Nothing can
interfere. darling. Even death has never
parted us
THE END
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07
The Parted Curtain
Continued from p1ye
Continued from page s

for the life of me- Why. the Lord bless my
soul it's GriScom,'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
Mrs. webster Patterson

Mrs. Webster Patterson, brief men.
ton of whose death was made Saturday,
was born i'll Placerville, California, on
the 4th of December 1860. but the
greater part of her life was spent in
this county. Her father, the late John
Dorsey, lived at Fort Halleck many
years and was prominent citizen of
this county. Mrs. Patterson was a
graduate of Delaware college and for
several years she taught school in this
and Eureaka county.
In December 1888. she was married
to Webster Patterson, one of Elko
county's best citizens. Five children,
one of whom died several years ago,
were the fruits of the union. The
other four. Dorsey, Dorothy, John and
Marguerite, are left without a mothers
care.
Mrs. Pasterson was taken sick on
October 25th last and from that time
until she was taken to San Francisco
for treatment, she was under the care
OF Drs. Hood and West Loving care
and medical skill were unavailing to
stay the ravages of the disease. On
November 22nd, she was taken to San
Francisco and placed in the University
of California hospital There she was
attended by DR.. Huntington, formerly
OF Elko and one of the leading physi-
clans of the Pacific Coast Everything
possible was done for her but nothing
human hands could do could stay the
onward march of the conqueror, Death,
and on Friday, the third, she Joined the
countless hosts who have crossed the
river and rest on the other side.
The remains reached Elko about 4
o'clock this morning and were taken to
her late residence, where they will rest
until Tuesday afternoon, when they
will be taken to the PRESBYTERIAN
church, where the funeral services will
take place at 2 o'clock.
The INDEPENDENT extends its SINGER
est sympathy to the bereaved family.
May God in his goodness deal tenderly
with the motherless children. Mrs.
Patterson was a devoted mother and the
children will miss her loving, tender
care. Mothers gone, but her love will
live forever in the memories of her
children.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
Below Zero at Tonopah

For the first time on record during
the history of Tonopah, the thermome
ter Saturday night dropped down to the
zero point. The temperature was
noticed on downtown thermometer
when at the same time the register at
the United States weather bureau an
nounced the fact that the temperature
was Is degrees above zero The differ
ence is accounted for by the fact that
the instrument at the weather bureau
is sheltered
Fears are entertained for the belated
prospectors in the outlying districts, as
many are known to be unprepared for
the intense cold. While the weather
report for today predicts snow; this will
probably prove wrong, for according to
the old-timers the snow will not fall
when the weather is so cold. Bonanza.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
Ike OStreicher'S Death

The Yeringtion Times gives the fol-
lowing account of Mr. Ostreicher's
death:
Last Sunday night, about o'clock,
Isaac Ostreicher, clerk ut the Hotel Yer
ington, died after few hours sickness.
Sunday morning he failed to show up,
and Mr.. Holland went to his room to
see what was the matter. Upon being
questioned Mr.. Ostreicher said he was
not feeling wen and would stay in bed
for the day. Later on he grew worse
and physician was summoned, but he
was beyond earthly aid, and passed out
as above stated. gay
The cause of death was heart failure.
AS far as known he leaves no relatives
in this country. He was native of
Germany and aged about 60 years.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with local applications, as they can
not reach the seat OF the disease.
tatarrh Is Il blood or constitutional
disease and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mu-
cOus surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not u quack medicine. 1T was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians
I'm this country for years and is q
regular prescription. 1t Is composed
OF the best tOnics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two in
gradients is what produces such
wonderful results i'm curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
l.. j. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
tipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
A l.. MAUK
THE SHOE MAN
Mems, Women's, and Children's
Dress Shoes
A Home Cooked Supper

Chicken pie, roast pork, cranberry
sauce, hot vegetables, and all ''the
tixins," mince pie, pumpkin pie, dough.
nut, coffee and tea. all "such as Mother
used to make" will be served by the
Woman's Guild at Leonard Hall Satur-
day Evening, December 4th from till
o'clock for so cents. In addition, a
dainty lot of articles. suitable for Xmas.
will be ON sale. A welcome for all.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06

Furnished rooms to rent at Mrs. Ken
nedy's on Third Street.
Special Holiday offerings: Smoking
jackets, bath robes. fancy suspenders,
gloves, silk muf1ers, haDdkerchiefs and
four-in-hand ties at the Engler
Company.
Anyone turning in any yearlings
branded IA OH the left ribs with crop
off the left ear and waffle on left hind
leg will please notify r. c. Bellinger,
Smith Creek, Elko. Nevada
Special Holiday offerings; Toilet sets,
barrette, combs, ladies' gloves hand
kerchiefs, neckwear, furs, dolls, etc at
the Engler Company.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
Pianos

For the next thirty days, will sell
pianos at prices never offered before.
Buy at home and save money and avoid
trouble.
j. d. MARINER Music COMPANY
1913 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
A Reward

of 80 cents will be paid for the return of
a bunch of keys on a plain ring, lost
Wednesday. One is National Cash
Register key. Return to VIM. Hunter
Company.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-12-06
A Beniqhted Court.

A southern court rules that a mule
has no rights, in face OF abundant tes.
timony that that mule has both rights
and lefts.--Omaha Bee.