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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Delightful Entertainment.

Decidedly the most Interesting
event of the season was the entertain
ment given by the Woodmen in the
assembly hall of Rice High School on
the night of March 3lst.
Nothing could have been more sue
cessfully rendered than the "Mock
Trial, in which each character sus-
tanned his part admirably. The negro
debate, participated IN by Messrs. j.
W. Bradshaw, b. G. Olgers, II. II.
Hubbard, l.. Mahan, was exception
ally good.
On Thursday night following very
pleasant entertainment was given by
the Philomathan Literary Society
The programme consisted Of essays
recitstiOns, songs, etc.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
SUNDAY IN FARNVILLE.

Last Sunday was observed by the
Episcopal and Catholic churches as
Palm Sunday. 1t commentaries the
triumphal entry of the Christ into Je-
rusalem when for the time great honor
was done him and by some who be-
fore another Sunday dawned cried for
His blood. 1t has also been called
Hosanna Sunday, and was also known
as "Pascha Flondum." In the Cath
olic churches the ritual consisted IN
the blessing and distribution OF the
palms, and procession which look
place before the Hi-h Mass.
The services al the Episcopal Churcn
were appropriate TO the occasion
At the Methodist Church the revi-
val services were continued. Rev.
Ar. Riyes preaching morning and
evening TO overflow audiences. In
terest in the meetings grows, and they
viii he continued during the week.
Mr.. Hatcher filled the pulpit of Mr..
Riyes at Danyille.
Mir. Fugate occupied his pulpit and
preached to the delish and upliit OF
large congregations The Sunday
school brought together enthusiastic
teachers and scholars, ana was an C.
casion Of genuine interest. This school
is doing noble work, and that work
grows in interest as the Sundays come
and go.
Mr.. Graham occupied the pulpit OF
the Presbyterian Church, and at the
close of the morning service a congre'
gational meeting was held for the pur
pose of electing a pastor, and a unani
nous call was extended 70 Rev. W, IL
Pratt, of Washington, ID. {. Mr.
Pratt preached here recently, the peo
pie were pleased with the minister
and the man, and the hope is that III
will accept the call.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
AGRICULTURE.
Small Farms Well TILED Mas the Old
Time Rule.

"Our ancestors, says Cato, "regard-
ed it as a grand point of husbandry
not to have too much land in one
farm, for they considered that more
profit came by holding little and till
ing it we'll" And Virgil says, "Ihe
farmer may praise large estates, but
let him cultivate small one "
So the idea of small farms well TILED
is nothi 2 new and the wise farmers
of the present day are putting it into
practical operation. When 20 bushels
of corn can be made from one acre ii
is madness to be satisfied with ten.
There is time-honored maxim
which says: "Whatever is worth dong
at all is worth doing vel" and this IS
a. true of farming as It is Of preach
ing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE.
Kg. Paul c. Yenable as Pioneer IN
the Lettuce Business.

During the fall OF 1907, Mr.. Paul {.
Venable removed from Wilson, y. C.,
to Farmville, Va. After carefully in
specting the ground he decided that
the land was well adapted Il the cul-
tivatIon and growth of winter lettuce.
He secured one acre, prepared ana
planted il in lettuce, but il was qulie
ia,e when he 90; it all planted. Mr.
Venable states that he marketed his
crop i'm Pittsburg aud Detroit during
the months of April and May, and
that on account OF getting late start
very little more than one-third OF the
acre was suitable for shipment. After
paving all expenses, that Of cultivat-
ING, Grating, expre>sage and commits
~ions, his acre netted him S63O.0O.-
Norfolk and Western Home Seeker.
The Herald has failed to give Mr..
Venable the credit due him rs pioneer
in the lettuce business Of this secllon-
and takes great pleasure in publishing
the above.
1t is not now possible to estimate
the value of this new business to the
people of this section Of Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
LUNENBURG NEVER TIRES,
"My Mules Not Afraid Of Mud brings
Tobacco 80 Miles TO Market.

Mr.. Ingram, Of Lunenburg, was
in town on Thursday of last week hav
ing brought a load of tobacco over 80
miles of winter road. When we asked
him how he made the trip, with
smile of satisfaction playing over his
face, said, "did you see my mules
thev are not afraid of the mud" And
The fact is neither owner, nor the lit
tie son with him, nor the mules look
ed tired, though they had been on the
road all day. The thought Of reach
ing Farmville filed the hours of trav-
el with good cheer, and coming to the
best tobacco market OF the State was
of itself inspiration.
Farmville in years gone by enjoyed
a large trade with the good people OF
the"Free State, and shouldlmake ear
nest aud iudicious effort to regain H.
No longer county court to attend, but
there are four terms of court during
the year and large crowds always TO
be found there. Representative busl-
ness men of Farmville should min
gle with those people on such occas-
sions, and now and then within the
homes of the county. "Ihe latch
string hangs on the outside" and no
more generous hospitality is dispensed
anywhere beneath the stars. Let's
keep in touch with Lunenburg.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
THE OPENINGS.
BonneiS Better Than Beaux MILL
merry Mistress Of The Hour.

The Farmvlle Milliners opened
doors ON the first day of April
and invited friends to enter and
examine Spring and Summer of
ferings Of headwear.
We did not dare intrude on opening
day, fearing to rush in where only an
gels are heard, but did venture to en-
ter the garden Of beauty on the follow
ing day, and under the guidance of
artists, went from bonnet TO bonnet,
hat to hat, head covering to head COW
ering, looking uncommonly wise as
though we knew everything about
what we were looking at. This we do
know, the array of shapes and sizes,
colors and curios, were glittering and
gorgeous.
If we were asked to designate the
pervading color and shape we would
be at once on sea Of unrest and un-
certainty. Nothing prevails but all is
persuasive. The Queen of Fashion
seems to have been in delirium Of
dreaming, and in her frenzy dashed
ont on the market a bewildering mas
of shapes and colors. "Nothing new
under the sun, - did you say? A visi
to these headquarters for head-gea
will dispel the delusion. There arr
new bonnets and new hats, and hav
ing the stamp of Fashion, Mod
els,u "Parisian" upon them are al
beautiful, and if beautiful as seen il
showcase or on rack, what will be tn
effect when crowning the heads o
"best girls?"
While walking through the labryntl
of loveliness the thought came rush
ing on us, what would the grandmoth
ers say if they could get a glimpse O
the medley of "Mushrooms" an'
"Merry Widows?" Alas, for the un
fortunate brother who is fortunat
enough to get behind one Of these tow
ers of beauty in the church at the hou
Of worship.
The matrons and maidens OF Farm
Vile will all buy their head ornament
. for the season in the home market
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
THE FARMVILLE DRIVING AND
RIDING ASSOCIATION.

The Farmville Driving and Riding
Association has purchased l3 and
fraction acres of land west of Buffalo
bridge on the Prospect road and will
make of it an ideal race track conven-
lent to town and one on which the
entire race may be witnessed from
start to finish.
The Association will meet on Mon
day evening to perfect the organiza-
ton.
After this we must have the Fair
Association and the two bodies to
work in harmony. For the success
of one or both the bridge over
Buffalo must be widened so that vehi-
cles may pass on it without let or
hindrance night or day. The present
structure is and has been a perpetual
menace to travel, and if there is to be
neither racing nor a fair, it should be
made safe for the ordinary travel Of
every day.
Farmyille and the surrounding
country must have pleasant diversions
now and then. All work and no
play will make a community Of dull
boys.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
GPand Concert.

On April the 18th, a high grade
musical entertainment will be given
in the Auditorium Of the Normal
School for the benefit Of the "Virgin-
ian"
This entertainment will be under
the direction Of DR.. August Schem-
mel. of the Conservatory. Numbers
will'be given by Misses Minor, Smith,
Mrs. W. E. Anderson, Mrs. X. 1.
Kerlin, DR.. and Mrs. J. l.. Jarman,
Miss Andrews and DR.. Schem-
mel. Solos, duets, trios from the
most celebrated masters and also
from noted operas will be sung and
played.
"Robert of Sicily" a melodrama'
will be presented by Miss Smith, OF
the Normal School.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
LOTS IN DEMAND.
Buy Early and Get the Choice.

The old Farmville is still here but
new Farmville is in sight.
The Fayette Land Company is busy
getting its property into shape, mark
ing out the streets, designating factory
sites, FIXING upon public squares and
making general preparation for the
new town which will yet put on city
airs. In the meantime the sale Of lots
is already on, and Mr.. r. l.. Freear
has been first to buy. He selected
two choice ones fronting on High street
80 feet and running back 40. He eX-
poets to build on them in the nearfu-
ture. The location is ideal, the view
point being especially attractive. The
strange freak Of Nature, Willis Noun
tain, upl fts its head towards the north
while glimpses of the Blue Ridge
range are to be had TO the westward.
Here the occupants Of the home will
enjoy the comforts and conveniences
of town and country, and maybe in
the near future in the fashionable cen
ter Of young city.
Don't wait for the music by the band
before selecting your location. You
may do better in the quiet hour and
when the voice of the auctioneer is
not beating the air West Famville
is coming. Watch her come and then
watch her grow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Ten Thousand Hill Limit.

We learn from the Western Tobacco
Journal that recent meeting Of the
Green River Growers which met
at Owensboro, Ky, it was agreed
that the 10000 plan should be
adopted for that district. When we
read it we wondered what such to-
bacco growers as r. II. Walton, II. +.
Richardson, IL. A. Stokes, r.. W.
Fuqua, Joe Hazlegroye and others Of
that class would do with only 10000
hills of the weed TO look after They
would have 10 come to Farmville five
day Of the seven IN search Of diver
sion.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Weekly Report Of the FarmVllle
Tobacco Market.
Words to Freeze the Soul.

"Nour son has Consumption. His
case is hopeless These appalling
words were spoken to Geo. +. Blevens,
a leading merchant of Springfield, y.
c., by two expert doctors-one lung
specialist. Then was shown the Won
derful power of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. "After three weeks use, y
writes Mr.. Blevens, she was as well
az ever. | would not take all the
money in the world for what it did for
my boy.n Infallible for Coughs and
Colds. its the safest, surest cure of des-
Derate Lung diseases on earth. SOC.
and Sl.OO. White d Co. guarantee
satisfaction. Trial bottle free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
WITHDRANS FROM CONTEST.

TO the Editor of The Herald:
] desire to make public the an
uouncement Of my withdrawal from
the Primary contest for the selection
Of a representative to serve i'm the next
General Assembly Of Virginia from
Prince Edward County.
1t was my great desire TO represent
our county in the next House Of Dele
gates, but after a careful study Of the
situation in the county am persu-
AIDED that the majority of our citizens
desire the election of our distinguished
countyman, Mr.. W. II. Ewing, for
the honor named, and i'm accordance
with the apparent wishes of the Dem
ocrats Of the county, it gives me much
pleasure in Withdrawing from the
contest in his favor.
| am informed that Mr.. Ewing has
regained his physical vigor and health
again, and such being so, he will make
Us a representative worthy the best
traditions of our county. Mr.. Ewing
is lifelong Democrat and public
servant of ripe experience.
| wish TO thank my friends who
have been so considerate in their sup
port Of my candidacy, and | thus pub
licly assure them that their thought
ful consideration shall be remembered
always.
Yours very truly,
J. TAYLOR THOMPSON.
April 18th 1904
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Death Of MP. Harrison.

Mr.. r. K. Harrison died on last
Monday afternoon, and was laid to
rest in the family burying ground in
Sussex county.
He was 50 years old and was in the
Civil War, a member of the Sussex
cavalry. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. T. n. Wilson, Of
Farmville. and Mrs. c. w. PEBBLES,
of Chester, and one son, Mr.. George
r. Harrison, of Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
0neer Nail RObbeP.

one Of the rural letter carriers Of
buckingham county, as he drove up
to a mail box, saw a blue bird fly out
of the box with a letter In her mouth.
The bird carried the letter forty or fifty
yards and dropped it. Investigation
and inquiry showed that the bird had
a nest in one corner Of the box and the
family had let her stay unmolested
but 1t appeared that this letter inter
ferred with her comfort SO she took il
out and dropped it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
REMOVAL OF THE COURTHOUSE
TO W0RSHAN.
. the Editor of THE HERALD:


Having seen a goodly number o; the
citizens i'm the last few days, / find
quite an undercurrent Of excitement
and interest in regard to the Court
house matter. The unanimous senu-
ment is unalterably opposed to build
ING another Courthouse in rarmville.
Many are opposed to spending any
money to repair the present building.
In the opinion of this scribe they are
about right. If the present building
is i'm am unsafe condition in the opin-
ion Of an expert then condemn it and
let the judge Of the Courts, or t!e su-
psr,iso-s, if they have the power
have new building erected az Wor-
sham and let business 0e done at the
Old stand. In the course of time
Farmyille may be city and Will
want to put on airs aud have city
hall like big Richmond. 20 mote it
be.
There are many reasons why The
F Courthouse should be carried back TO
Worsham. some Of which We will call
attention to, though they are 50 ar-
parent. that to mention them seems
like q reflection on the good people OF
the county.
Worsham is within three miles OF
the centre of the county aud the
furthest man frou there would be not
over sixteen miles, and very lew mat
distance. The Courthouse al Farm
vile wants but few hundred yards
of being in another county. a very
large number Of people in the courty,
when summoned to court, now nave
TO travel from eighteen TO twenty-five
miles. and the man from the vicinity
of Briery Church or Meherrin that was
compelled to attend the midwinter
Term of court, had to have big sup
ply of grace, grit and gumption 10 get
through.
With the Courthouse at Worsham,
very few men would be compelled
to stay from tn ir families at night
unless caught on a hung jury No
= man with a family likes TO be COM
nelled to leave them without some
nroteetion in these times, and | know
numbers who when compelled to
, leave home Oh business leave no one
. at home but wife and little ones.
= No doubt when the Courthouse was
moved It was done by the negro vote
h If necessary let us have another cleo
tion and see the results. venture
that Worsham would win out five to
f one.
II would also be better for Farmville
TO have the Courthouse removed to
. its old site. The Farmvillians are so
much taken up with their own affairs
that they know little Of their country
cousins.
As for the lawyers they might be
nut to a little more trouble than at
present. but they can stand it very
well as their clients generally loot
the billsu anyhow.
There are other points in favor OF
r removal but thinking there may be
e something said on the other side we
p propose to let them say before men
, tioning them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
tS.0lIC NOFSham For Courthouse.

fs'den, Va, April s, 1909,
tiW Herald wish to express
.y .sli'y approval of an article which
a-ei m your last weeks paper,
la "ll. relative to the building
~e Prospective courthouse at the
Village of W0rsham.
'.N aa. erection Of a new build
-sN contemplated, the time seems
..tarrgli.ng am old-time blunder
aas been conducive to hard
-pa many citizens of Prince
ai whose homes are "miles Of
away from the county seat.
s'...e. appeals to me not only
-r.u Of simple justice, but
..acy as we'll.
+ae.m iae light Of unprejudiced
7> every phase of the matter
~ historic Worsham.
r. +. STOKES.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
The New Courthouse.

Editor Herdld:-
In reading piece by H" in your
last issue in reference to moving the
courthouse, it appears to US OF the
rural districts" that the 10 or y
thousand dollars could be used to a
much better purpose if spent on our
public roads. Why spend this sum
on a house in which only 4 courts are
held during the year? Spend say
Sc. 600 Of the county's money to be
supplemented by a like amount from
the State on our roads would be in the
opinion of the country people a much
wiser thing to do. A.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09

Training school children were
49, .,.a.aaav "April fooled on
nsfr.t 0y "a Holiday.
m FlmundS, a pupil of the
=. eafa nh1 has been absent for
~.a...viI.uotreturn to this sterm.
,r.v called "Happy land' was
trIe.ml'er children in the
s.-.n saturday evening for the
fre annual
ral Grade Honor Roll for last
misunderstanding children;
rf .uov Kate Cox, Martha
..- r.vn r-e,Hcll, Rosa Jones,
Nrne. Lydia Williams,
-r.e. jean Morris, Hazel
M pgney, lrma Rice,
t.. -auHe ila simpson, Bar
.sMaL lrn- Watkins.
cu'ra of the Seventh and
...aCu3., ave prepared a very
.te.s..ac Easter program for Friday
fsuoa April ninth.
nAZEL PHILLIPS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
MONDAY MORNING COURT.
he Justice JOhn," Of FaPmville, On
The Bench.

Naur Hsuton raped for order al
-su,ga hour, and the work OF the
..rws, at once entered upon. Chief
ga.report- the session as void of any
rel interest. Four unfortunates
raeuzei each $3.50 and costs for the
w-sge o. being drunk and disor-
ay a party who escaped from the
3ss,,oue lookup was caught here
90 the authorities Of Not
.vay. under the escort of Policeman
'n,vel Here the court adjourned,
-s1itaiu was lowered and the curl
DGoad went ON their way, ready to
Is ai 90 thc next opening hour.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
COOKING AND CULTURE.
....,l School Girls to be Taught
'' 10 Cook.

.3vi.ed that preparations
made at the Normal to
... ,irl. how to make pies as
,.,-e mother makes or grand
Tender steaks, light rolls
...,ry. quick biscuit, brown
usil seasoned soups, boiled
I'''' ...,-anted not to kill, waters
.r and vet without wings,
o. lo.suheats, winsome wailleS,
W ,,,m hand, spotlessly clean
hearts palpatating to please
u.h the american dyspep-
.nld.ums born Of dough-
fmsdoa.tful sort, and OF night
mr.l were oridled and saddled
..s .peace or earth and
Nil. among men,
..,6e bat one objection Of
.n This. and that is when
....aas.ar girls get distributed
..,.t the commonwealth with
.ero.e of teaching, the future
..5. ofthe state failing to VIII
i,owlll steal them from th'
,,am, and hurry to the nearest
.,omake the twain one. Nc
|. nbs can prepare aud cook a per
d. waffle will be allowed TO teact
...s, through life. 1t isn't gooC
o. woman 20 be alone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Notice.

hope my friends have not forgot
to,, thst 7 am i'm Fire Insurance busi-
ness. and expect them to give me
ro,,a6 -, nart If same. While l have not
as vet secured an office on the s'ieSS' rev
applications could De leIt AZ. d. ".
n y Noore's office or at Mayor Blanton
Office. These applications would oe
sure to reach me same day, Du' ~
go &c if if Ieft at Mr.. Moore's Office
oi0' - ~ w. G.. VENABLE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Notice to Stockholders.

.ls subscribers to the stock Of the
amvle Riding, Driving and Fair
.v .iauou viii meet on next Monday
si atha.f past S o'clock in the
QW l0anc. Chamber. All are ur-
l..g requested to attend.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Rather DE. Doctor.

HF feet cut of" said NJ
o. pnnceville, Ill. "but
e. .'.m gngrene (which had
. eight toes if you don't, "
90 doctors. Instead he used
Il. AlnIca Salve till wholly
y. ID, cures of Eczema, Fever
\ ..'.' Burns and Piles astound
.'' -9c. at White d Co.'S.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09

OH.m causes headache, nau-
.mgu0T, heart palpita-
-.e physics gripe, sicken,
l- bowels and don't cure.
..-N-,, aci gently and cure
. cents. Ask your
.-.t
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09

Don't let the baby suffer from ec-
zema, sores or any itching Of the 5 kin.
Doan's Ointment gives instant reilei,
cures quickly. Perfectly safe for child
rem. All druggists sell 1t.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09

"The Repentance Of Rose '-compos-
ed and directed by Miss Bessie Paulett,
and i'm which the Rose, Fairy Queen.
Prince Zephyr, Lily, Wind Elf'
Little Boy, Robin; Butterflies and
Messengers represented by Misses
Laura Anderson, Victoria Walden,
Emily Clark, sallie May Gray, Lii
liqn Num-, Nj dred Walden, Virginia
Anderson. May Boogher, Ida Paulett'
Ruth Cox and Helen Jarman; and by
Master Richard Paulett, Edward Rich
ardson and Robert Richardson.
PART IL.
japanese Drill, School day chorus
Goodnight Drill; Accompanist, Miss
Ruth Redd.
They were all debutantes, and made
their bows before the public gracefully
and winsomely.
The above will be repeated by re-
quest in the Opera House on next
Tuesday night, the 18th, at S O'Clock
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Letter to W. A. Barrow.
Farmville, Va.

Dear Sir: Suppose you are feeding
pigs milk; how much will you gain 10y
watering milk a quarter? half? three
quarters?
100 quarts whole milk they sleep
50 Of milk and 20 ofwater they squeaii
SO &" 80 " more squeal
25 70 " still squeal
ID &" 100 no squeal
Suppose you are painting house
how much will you gain by paint adul-
terated quarter? halE three quarters?
10 gallons DevOe put-on 30
10 " 4 not paint %
40 { POO
The est Of pant put-on is about 81
a gallon, no matter what paint you
buy.
But nobody really gets 40 gallons on
a lO-gallon job; so nobody really pays
500 for painting $50 job; he stops at
about Sl0O. Two coats of Z -paint-and-
b trash doesn't make good job; nor
three; nor four.
These lessons are useful.
Yours truly
Y +. w. DENOE x co.
p. S.-J. f. Walton Il Co., sells our
paint.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09

The highest price tobacco is maze
with Blackstone Guano.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
HAPPY LAND
And Happy Children Tell and Sing Of II.

On Saturday evening, in the Audi
torium of the Normal, the children
gave a unique and pleasant enierIa ~
ment.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09

100 quarts whole milk they sleep
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
Yours very truly,
j. TAYLOR THOMPSON.
pril 9th, 1909.
FarmylIIe Public School No. 2, COlOred.

Balance on hand Il 4
p. II. HILTON, Treas.