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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
The Old School House.

Hon. y. G. Manson, Jr., now one Of
the leading lawyers of Lynchburg,
after graduating at Hampden-Sidney,
began business life in Farmville by
teaching school in the little house on
Randolph and Third streets, the north
east corner Of the garden of Mrs. DR..
White, and out Of that humble house
Of learning went young men who since
have been honoring their teacher and
themselves By making the communiS
ties in which they have been laboring
the better for their living in them, AID
the teacher has carried with him
tender love for the modest aud unure-
tentious literary work shop which to
him was stepping stone to broader
work fields in which he has been win.
nlng higher honOrs. Recently he
wrote to Mr.. Chas. ErambeTt, Farm
yille'5 venerable and accomplished
artist, for picture Of the low-roofed
and unadoTned structure, in receipt Of
which he sent his check and thanks
for his faithful and faultess reproduc-
ton of his maiden hall of labor as
school master. In this age Of luxury
when tax payers are made 10 stagger
beneath the weight of heavier burdens
that the children may be taught in
marble palaces rather than in log
school houses, it is well now and then
to remember that from the three-legged
stools and the deskless rooms have
come men and women who have
given glory TO the country we are
proud to call our own.
Make our homes our school houses
and our churches as slime az our purses
will bear" but let is not be discourage
ed that some people must continue to
live in humble homes. worship God in
humble temples, and that many chill
dren must be taught in school houses
no more pretentious and no more
palatial than the one that lifts its
modest front on Randolph and Third,
and at the bottom Of the garden. We
recall the teacher aud scholars who
met there, and know that in defiance
of uninviting environment those things
were taught and learned there which
gave birth to laudable, ambitious,
lofty aspirations and loyalty to God
and man. After all it is the imam
and not the land" the school master
and not the school house.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
An Ordinance.

An ordinance prohibiting the sale Of
soft drinks, cigars, cigarettesor other
articles of merchandise on the sabbath
day, and fixing punishment f1r yiQr
lation of ordinance. III sif in emod
/. BE it ordained by the town ,rcoun-
Gil that it shall be unlaWf1l 70 sell on
the Sabbath day, cigars, cigarettes,
soft drinks, fruits Of ATTY other articles
usually sold undefamerchants license,
except drugs and medicines used in
cases Of sicknessiaDd necessity. 1893 oi
>. Any violation Of this ordinance
shall be punished -by q fine of not less
than two nor more than ten dollars for
each offense. va Ds1oO l.iGtc7
This ordinance shaH'be in force from
September dsty 1900 sGroy o. rayod
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
SCIENCE VS. PRACTICE
THE FARMER ANSWERS THE PROFESSOR
Fresh Air For Cows

Rather an amusing incident occurred
recently in our Courthouse when Pro-
fessor Burton was addressing body
of farmers on the subject Of dairying
in Virginia. When the learned gen
tleman took up the proper treatment
of cows ne began by impressing the
necessity Of plenty Of fresh air -
and was Just then interrupted by Mr.
Coly Hamlet, a veteran farmer OF the
old school, with the remark, Did you
say plenty of fresh air for cows:, 80
and on being told yes, that is Of
prime importance, promptly replied,
my COWS spend their whole time out
of doors and of course they get all the
fresh air God provides for them. And
then the man of science came back
with this query, DO you mean to say
that your COWS spend the entire winter
season without shelter;' l do, ~
said Mr.. Hamlet, and with some degree
of warmth. And where do they
spend the winter?", asked the profes-
sor. At the straw stacks, ~ was the
quick and sharp reply, and the teacher
of Agriculture, stunned into silence,
dropped the old-time farmer and hur-
ried to another branch of the subject.
The colloquy was Just too funny for
accurate description With Mr.. Ham
let at least science don't know it all.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
That's Good.

"My husband has always been one to
encourage those who work for him."
remarked Mrs. Pike TO her sister.
you mean he is always ready to
give praise where praise is due;'
"Yes. indeed. When one Of his men
does good work he is quick to say so.
Night after night. after he has been
late at the office, hear him murmur-
ing i'm his sleep: That's good. That's
goodr And he always reluctantly con-
fesses that he was dreaming about the
good work the men are doing at the
Office Oh, I'm so glad"-Puck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
Municipal Ownership.

Editor Herald:-In your last issue
"Civics" asks if it is not about time
Farmville owned its water works, sew
eraee and ali other public utilities
This idea strikes me as being strict
ly in the line of progress, and | be-
lieve the question of the town owning
and controlling public utilities is one
that must and will, Of very necessity,
seriously engage the attention OF our
citizens at no distant day
Municipal Ownership Of public utili-
ties is not theory, or something to
try out as an experiment. All cities,
to a greater or less degree, own and
operate their utilities, and the idea has
long since passed the theoretical and
experimental stage, and mas become
a great economic necessity in the life
of every prosperous and well gov
erned town.
As Civic" very correctly says
there is money in the business and
this should 90 to the people as a
whole and not to individuals, but
apart from this, it is most essential
that the control and management of
those public utilities that are neces-
sary to properly safeguard the health
of a community and to insure prOtec-
ton to its citizens and their property
should rest in the town.
The great advantages Of municipal
ownership of public utilities are self
evident facts based upon actual tests,
and it requires no argument to con-
vince any intelligent taxpayer Of this.
Farmville now owns and operates
most successfully its lighting facili-
ties, and why should it not own and
control its water supply which in its
very nature is so highly important to
its health and the protection of proper
y?
Consolidate the management OF
these two utilities, centralize the oper-
ating power, and so minimize expense
and maximize efficiency. Then add
to these the ownership Of the sewer
system and place the whole under the
management and direction of COM
mission of three competent men who
are in no way connected with the
town government.
The scheme offers no insuperable
objection either physically or financi-
ally. In the ownership by the town
of the electric light plant, we have al
ready taken a step in the direction OF
enlightened municipal progress, and
to the extent a town or city advances
in this direction, just to this extent IS
reflected to the world the enterprise
aad progressiveness of its citizens.
VIM. n. Wilson.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
Pleased With the Herald.

ean, and appreciative reader
d who lives in a distant
" Thanks for the Herald.
..E line of it, advertisements
le enjoy it as | do no other
blanks in return to one
fumville and this section
and the people who give
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
A Delightful Entertainment.

\ large crowd gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Badgett on Nednes-
day evening, and greatly enjoyed the
inimitable Polk Miller, music by the
Farmville band, and feast Of good
things. The entertainment was given
for the benefit of Browns church, and
while contributing to the good cause,
q time was had.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

Nr Davidson, Chairman Of the
Fire Committee, reported the fire ap-
rms fire plugs, SC, in good order,
a-a further that the new outfit had
been ordered. and would be here
mha sus days
Sx copies of the new map of the
w oy Engineer McIlwaine, was
received adopted and three copies or
daa % be- framed one for the Coun-
u Clerk office, one for the Com
Office, and another for
te Cu Chamber.
The Sua Commissioner was or
aerel Dr9ly persons who had en-
olete4 upon town property by house
or enclosure and to prepare to re-
rue al such In future no such
liberty SID be granted except on the
written consent of said Commissioner.
The bond of Contractor Slocombe
having been properly witnessed was
accepted. The matter of bond to be
FINISHED by the new telephone COM
'y was continued pending decision
tssurety company.
Tie claim of the Sewerage Compa-
waas cain presented and postponed
i,uwe action.
10 meet present needs Of the town
-tr was given the Finance Com
rre- borrow 81, 600 for sixty days
arsoa was also made to retire
tW " outstanding bonds
The ordinance prohibiting the sale
rcgua'tes. cigars, soft drinks, &c,
On Sunday will take effect on Septem-
,s' isl, It will apply to hotels and
nsalunts as well as drug stores.
laa Council agreed to allow L. A.
Roper 5000 for the right Of way of
ts p track across his property pro-
'lei and track was assured without
,i1to' cost TO the town.
5 Haca. committee, consisting of
Easr Duval, Barrow, Fallwell,
sar and Attorney Watkins, was ap-
ar'el 30 inquire into the health con-
-.ls r the town and to enforce a
1s oldition of the highest order
excellence.
Judge Watkins urged the necessity
sewerage facilities for all of West
'-nue and the council entered
-- into the spirit ofthemOvement.
le ree use Of lime was ordered
t1ea 'reshly dug earth was eX-
t4'a The corporation limits. The
The council was an interest
mp0rtant one.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
faFmVille Public Library.

The Farmville Library Association
will meet on iuesday. August 18th at
s:l5, at the home of Mrs. Geo. Rich
ardson. All members are urged to he
present. The names of new members
are solicited. Every citizen Of Farm
Vile is eligible.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
.1sThe Came Of Idienesss

Idleness means trouble for any one.
It's The same With lazy liver! 1t
causes constipation, headache. jaun-
dice, sRliow complexion, plhpies and
biotches, ,uloss of appetite, nausea, but
DR.. Kings New Life Pills soon Danish
liver troubles and build up yourhealth.
25c. at White d Co.'s
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
Letter TO Buffalo Mfg, Co.
EnrnlriKe. Va.

ItIUttNttf FN'
Dear Sirs: Twelve words state the
fact: Every job painted Devoe takes
less gallons than of any other paint.
If any one doubts this statement he
NAV paint half his job Devoe, the
other half any paint he likes.
If Devoe half doesn't take less gal
Ions, no pay.
Yours truly
N +. W. DkNOE d co
S.-J.F. Walton * Co., sell our
paint.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
The Proper Question.

The man with the CLASSY eye and
preternaturally solemn demeanOr put
down a sovereign at the booking office
at Charing Cross and demanded "a
ticket" What station?" snapped the
booking clerk. The would be traveller
steadied himself. "What stations have
you?' he asked, with quiet dignity
London Globe.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

"DOan's Ointment cured me of ec-
zema that had annoyed me long time.
The cure was permanent.'-Hon. >.
w. Matthews, Commissioner Labor
Statistics, Augusta, Me.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

N..-, night riders are calomel,
' OBJ a.oes pills. They raid
t .9 rob you of rest. Not so
N.ne e, New Life Pills. They
.-e's or inconvenience, but
cleanse tie system, curing
a- ''eadache, Constipation, Ma
~-c. at White & Co.'S.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
Improvement.

"Have you noticed that your daugh-
ter has learned much since she has
been going to boarding schoolT'
Eyes. She has become quite expert
in her handling Of the chafng dish."-
Smart Set
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
Unnatural History,
-Lippincott's Magazine.

A hare and a rabbit appear much the
same
They are. both Of them, timid, yet both
OF them game
But a hare may be English and full OF
alright.
While a rabbit is Welsh and is eaten at
night
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

''Time flies" they say, my dear, and I
Am satisfied it's true.
But, goodness me, what makes 1t fiy
So fast when I'm with you?
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

Alicia-I understand the man who
married Celeste is wealthy.
Felicia-Wealthy! Why, he's so rich
be can afford not to own an automo-
bile.-Chicago News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
Not by Ike Walton.

Now. here Is true bliss.
one you shouldn't miss.
The greatest of joys a mortal could wish
'Tis to sit on the edge
OF q cool, messy ledge
And dandle a fly Ger the nose Of a fish.
st. Louis Republic.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
-Doan's Regulets. Ask your drug
gists for them. % cents box.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

''Nhat difference can a new deal make.
They heard him tearfully exclaim,
eff still the same old people take
The same old rakeoff in the game?'
Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
WaYward Willie.

Willie banged his sisters head
'Gainst the side wall fast and faster.
Mamma only sighed and said.
Gently, dear-yOull break the plaster.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
TOWN COUNCIL IN SESSION.
vrog AND EVERY MEMBER PRESENT.
vnntas Read and Approved, Reports
Of Sergeant and Treasurer,
Bills Allowed, Etc.

The Town Council met Tuesday
...t- with Mayor Blanton presiding
.-i every member present
Minutes of last meeting were read
aor0ved. Reports of called
..-rr we're read aud approved.
-,s~eants report was read as fol-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
The Time of Timidity.

A hero is a man who dared
Some peril not 70 be despised
And never once felt truly scared
Till he came TO be liOnized.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

a'aI.1 attack at night of some
20 o. bowel Complaint may come
'-loa- Every family should be
'led with a bottle Of DR.. SETH
rNo.U- BALsAM. Warranted by
'AieSlo.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13
Contentment.

Who lives Tor love must sorrow know.
Who lives for gain must rest forego.
Who lives for power must trample Joy.
Who lives for fame stakes all for toy
More blest are they who toll all day
And sleep the sleep OF
Just
Plain
Clay
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-13

the following accounts against the
..a.. were presented and allowed:

Hlaace On hand '''''''''''' - '''''.'s5'I4I
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-20
POLLY
Of the
CIRCUS
By MARGARET MAYO
Copyright. 1905. BY Dodd. Mead and
Company

.'where thou diest will die" Her
arms went out blindly.
'Oh, you won't send me away, win
you?" she sobbed. II don't want to
learn anything else just-except-f from
YOU" She covered her face and
slipped. little broken heap. at his
feet.
In an instant the pastors strong
arms were about her; his stalwart body
was supporting her. you shan't go
away. I won't let you'll won't! Do
you hear me, Polly? / WON'T
Her breath was warm against his
cheek. He could feel her tears, her
arms about him. as she chung to him
helplessly. sobbing and quivering In
the shelter OF his strong embrace.
"You are never going to leave me-
neyerr'
A new purpose had come into his
life, the realization OF a new necessity.
and he knew that the fight which he
must henceforth make for this child
was the same that he must make for
himself.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-20

likely be hangIn' roun' dc parsonage to-
night, stead Oh stayin' In dc Sunday
school room. whar dey belongs. Las
time dat ere Widow willoughby dohe
set roun' all ebenin' a.tcllin' de par
son as how folks could jes' eat ofrn
her kitchen floor. an ups an tells her
as how folks could pick up q good
squar' meal ofr'n Mandy's floor too.
Guess she'll be mighty careful what
she says afore Mandy tonight" She
chUckled az she disappeared down the
walk TO the Sunday school room.
Polly stood motionless where Mandy
had left her. she hardly knew which
way 60 turn. She was happy. yet
afraid. She felt like sinking upon her
knees and begging God 10 be good 70
her, TO help her. She who had once
been 30 independent, 80 self reliant.
now felt the need OF direction from
above. She was no longer master Of
her own soul. Something had gone
from her, something that would never,
never come again. While she hest.
,ated TASTY came through the gate,
looking anxiousiy over his shoulder.
wei, Hastyr. she said, for Il was
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-20


How's BARRIER and all the boysf" She
stopped with catch In her throat and
added more slowly. Il suppose every.
things different now that Toby Is
gone"
He'd "a liked 10 seen you afore he
cashed In" Jim answered. but maybe
Il was just rs well he didn't. You'd
hardly a. knowed him toward the last,
he got 40 thin an peeked like. lie
wasn't the same after we lost you
nobody was. not even Bingo."
slave you still got Bingor she ask.
ed. through her tears.
"Yep. we got him." drawled jim
''but he amt much good no more.
None Of the other riders can get used
20 his gait like you was. There nin'i
nobody with the show what can touch
you ridIn'; there never win be- Say,
mebbe you think Barker won't LEI Out
a yell when he sees you comm back
Jim was jubilant now. and he let ou'
a little yell Of his own at the mere
thought Of her return. lie was TO-
excited TO notice the look on Polly'i
face. toby had a notion before b
died that you was never acomiu
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CHAPTER ri.

~ IS goin' into de Sunday school
4lu room to take OF dat ere wild
Gill owls fnishin' touches" said
u Mandy as she came down
the steps.
IAN rightr called Douglas. Take
these with you. Perhaps they may
help He gathered up the garlands
which Polly had left on the ground.
His eyes were shining. He looked
younger than Mandy had ever seen
him.
Polly had turned her back at the
sound Of Mandy's voice and crossed TO
the elm tree. drying her tears Of hap
plness and trying 10 control her newly
awakened emotions. Douglas felt In
tuitively that she needed this moment
for recovery. 30 he piled the leaves
and garlands high IN Mandy's arms.
then ran into the house with the Night
step Of boy.
Il got the set-sit-settin' room all
tidied up" said Mandy A. she shot q
sly glance NJ Polly.
That's good" Polly answered. fac
Ing Mandy AZ last and dimpling and
blushlng guiltiiy.
Mos de sociable folks win mos
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apparent that Hasty had something
important on his mind.
Its de big one from de circus" he
whispered excitedly.
1.-THE big onew
"You know-de one what brung you"
"You don't mean Polly's question
was answered by Jim himself. who
had followed Hasty quickly through
the gate. Their arms were instantly
about each other. Jim forgot Hasty
and every one In the world except
Polly, and neither OF them noticed the
Mortified Miss Perkins and the Widow
willoughby. who had been crossing the
yard on their way from the Sunday
school room with Julia.
"You're just az big as ever" SAID
Polly when she could let 60 Of jim
long enough to look at him. "Yor
haven't changed a bit"
"You've changed enough for both O.
u.s." He looked at the unfamiliar lonl
skirts and the new way Of doing he
hair. you're bigger. Poll. more grown
up like"
"Oh, Jimw She glanced admiringl,
at the new brown suit, the rathe
startling tie and the neat little posy Il
Jim's buttonhole.
.The fellows said I'd have to slicl
up a bit II was a-comin' to see you
so as not to make you ashamed Of me
Do yeu Ike 'emY he asked, lookinI
down approvingly at his new brow
| clothes.
"very much" For the first time jim
noticed the unfamiliar manner Of he
speech. He began to feel self cor
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that"
..Oh, than, you. Mr.. Strong, thank
you. I'll get my things. 1t won't take
minute" She was running up the
steps when sudden thought stopped
her. She returned quickly to Strong.
WED better not let him know just
yet. You can tell him afterward. Tell
him that ran away. Tell him that
She was interrupted by Douglas, who
came from the house. "Hello. Strong!
Back againT he asked. In some sur
prise. Polly remained with her eyes
fixed upon the deacon, searching for
some way of escape. The pastor ap-
preached. She burst into nervous
laughter. What's the joker" Douglas
| asked.
ITS only a little surprise that the
deacon and are planning" She tried
to control the catch In her voice
You'll know about 1t soon, won't he.
deacon? Good afternoon. Mr.. Strong!
She flew into the house. laughing hys-
terically.
Douglas followed her to the steps
with a puzzled frown. II was unlike
Polly to give way to her moods before