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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Another Fire in farmVIlIe.

There is an unwritten law with us
to the effect that one fire is sure to
be followed by two others and we are
not keeping to our record until we
have had three. We led off this time
with the blaze that broke out in the
Anderson Drug store, and about $50
on Tuesday evening the bells sounded
the alarm again, and it was soon known
that the Vaughan livery stables was
the scene of the fire.
1t is thought that the fire was the
work Of an incendiary.
Mr. Vaughans principal loss was in
the burning Of his feed, and this was
not insured. The roof OF the stable
was badly damaged but the building is
covered by insurance. The horses
and vehicles were all promptly and
safely removed. Horse sense" gen
orally leaves the horse in time of fire,
( but in this case it was not true Of the
noble animal.
The fire forces responded quickly
and the flames were soon under con-
troll. Look out for the third fire, and
in the meantime guard well against it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Resolutions.

Whereas, il has seemed good to our
Heavenly Father to take out Of this
world out of this world the spirit Of
our beloved sister, Mrs. Mamie Roy
all Rice. therefore be il resolved:
l. That in the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society Of the Methodist
church. Farmyille Virginia, have in
the death of Ms Rice, lost one Of our
most earnest and efficient members,
whose interest in the cause OF Foreign
Missions was unfaltering.
>. That in her death we have lost
one of our most Cody members, whose
pure and unselfish life was an inspira-
lion TO our Society.
3. That we do in loving remem-
brance wish to bear witness to her
nobility of character, to her strong and
abiding faith i'm God, and TO the pa
thence with which she bore great ply
steal suffering. 80.
4. That our faith has been Strength
ened and tivepened by the power OF
the grace of God, as manifested IN her
life and in her triumphant death,
5. While we most deeply feel our
loss. we yield ourselves TO the VIII OF
our Heavenly Father, knowing thath ne
doeth all things well.
8. That we express TO the family OF
our deceased sister, ourdeep sympathy
in their affection, that copy OF these
resolutions he sent TO them, copy
he snread on the minutes Of our So
ciety, and that they be published IN
the Farmyille Herald. -
Miss EsrELLE SMlIHEfi
Mrs. :. G. HATcAER,
Mrs. j. NJ. CRuTE.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Death Of a Worthy COIOred Man.

James Branch, an aged and respect
ed colored man, died at his home IN
this place on Wednesday OF last week
and was buried from the Baptist
Church (colored) on Friday afternoon
his pastor, Rev.-R q. Adams, con-
Quoting the services.
He had been for 81 years a member
of the church, and for a number OF
wears a deacon of this church. AS
member and officer he had been con-
sistent. faithful and useful. For nine
years he was in the employmeQ-6
the writer, whJ bears cheerful testi-
mony to his uniform politeness and f.
deity. For the later years Of his life
he had been in the services Of the
late Col. c. NJ. Walker, faithful unto
death, and as an expression OF their
esteem members of the family attend
ed the funeral. Ills sphere in life
was an humble one but he honored It
by devotion to its duties.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
THE "0LD GUARD" STILL LIVES.
FdrmVlIIe'S Military Company was Not
Born 10 Die"

Following the enthusiastic mass
meeting which was held at the court
house in the interest Of the Farmville
Guard, an active canvassof the town.
for new members resulted in the ad-
dition of 30 to the ranks with the as
surance of ten others. This Is good
news for all Farmyille, and our con-
gratulations 90 out to Capt Hunt his
associate officers and soldier boys, the
committees composed of Captains Wat
kins and Martin, and Judge Crute,
and to the strong young men who
have responded promptly and cheer
fully to an urgent public call Tor their
services. Let us hope that there will
be no call to arms, but let us be glad
we are prepared for it should Il come,
and for local emergencies.
With the additions to the company
it will be one of the largest in the
state, and as il is already the ranking
company, Farmville is still getting the
best.
Captain Hunt will go to Richmond
to secure necessary equipment, and
when the boys marchup the avenue
on 9Th of March next as they expect
to do. Farmviile will be justly proud
Of her representation on the great
National occasion.
Now fot perfectness Of drill anc
street parades with full ranks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
CLOSED.

4 friend Of ours wanted half
pint" late Saturday afternoon and said
if was for the wife and as it was only
one half pint this may be true. As
the shadows of evening were gather
inc he hurried TO the Dispensary to
reach there before shutdown, but to
his dismay and disgust as he approach
ed the goal he found the curtains
drawn and read in big, broad letters
Closed " The sun had gone down
and with its setting all hope OF the
half pint" had gone too. He stood
irresolute for a moment and as he
stood saw fellow mortals rushing from
different directions all animated with
a kindred purpose, but the startling
significant closed" confronted each
anxious conner, and the "drys' were
largely in the majority. No one looked
for a back door or tried to butt IN,
and all retired keeping step to the ia
miliar refrain, he who goes to buy
and runs away may live to buy an
other day. Like mans work that OF
the dispensary is from sun to sun.
Ask ~. 4. ". Vaughan, our livery.
man. his opinion OF Sucrene Horse
Feed. J. +. WALTON d Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
PFeSbyierlanS Hear Mr.. Siriblin.

Rev. Mr.. Sribling, Of Waynesboro'
occupied the pulpit Of the Presbyte-
rian church on last Sunday and preach
ed two sermons of great simplicity and
vet of great power, which were great
" enjoyed by large and highly inter
ested congregations. Mr.. Suibling IS
man Of pleasing address, personal
magnetism, strong scriptural, spirit
ual. His church at Waynesboro IS
one of the leading churches OF the
Valley, and there he has been doing
GOOD work for years and is still the
beloved pastor Of a large and loyal
flock.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Training School News.

Thomas Price has been unable to
attend school on account Of sickness.
Any pupil who has not been tardy'
absent or excused, during the month
of December is perfect.
The perfect pupils Of the Firth
Grade are: Mary Barrow, Kate Cox
Rfl Harris, Florence Hunt Alice Put
ney. Ia Simpson, Barrye Wall, Hazel
Phillips, Lydia Williams and judith
Shumate.
The perfect pupils Of the Sixth
Grade are: Ruth Blanton, Lee Dru-
meller. Louis Drumeler, Loyeline
Foster. Robert Richardson and Edith
Wilson.
Ercelle Overton, a pupil OF the Sixth
Grade. has been absent for a long
time. but has returned to school.
The girls who are going to teach
49, --.----.-~---s@A4haninninG taa-ehserXe
+oach IRVINE SS~s'rsS's''''.
'e"'''' Fifth Grade.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Rodgers WOrSham.

On Wednesday, December the 3Oth'
at 2:3O O'Clock, was celebrated a beau
tful marriage in the residence OF Mr..
r. A. Allen, when Mr. Willie +. Rod
GERS claimed Miss Mar Archer Wor-
sham his charming bride.
Mr.. Rodgers is from Charlotte coun-
tv and Miss Worsham of this place.
Rev. II. Tucker Graham, OF the
Presbyterian Church, officiated. The
bride was dressed in a beautiful suit
of blue broad cloth with gloves to
match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers left for then
country home Immediately after the
ceremony. The congratulations OF
many friends follow them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Fire Losses,

The insurance which was carried on
the stock of DR.. Anderson and that OF
Hillsman G. Co., has been adjusted.
In the former case the loss was total
and the full amount of insurance will
be paid. In the latter pa per cent.
of the amount insured has been agreed
upon and this will be paid, something
over s.. 300. Insurance companies are
friends of the people, and the people
are friends of the insurance compa-
MES making many Of them rich and
strong. Hillsman 6 Co. were insured
in a number of companies and the loss
is not heavy upon any one OF their,
some 5000 being the maximum to De
paid by any one company.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Mr.. Brock for Legislature.
Farmyille, Va, January Il, 'O9'

Farmville, Va, January IA, 90.
Mr.. Robert X. Brock was iavoraoly
mentioned as candidate for the Legis-
lature at the last election, but decided
not TO make the run. The next cleo
ton will be in the fall, and the primary
held during the coming summer
understand that Mr.. Brock will be
candidate, and / wish TO say in bis be-
half that believe he has the qualili-
cations to represent the county in that
honorable body with credit TO himself
and his constituents. He has lived
amongst us since mere boy, and l
should gladly see him given TINS
ho.or 4 VOTER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
The Pure Food Law

Secretary Wilson says; zone oil 'ne
.,';oofs of the law is TO Inform the con
oUgv'r Of the presence Of certain harm d.
sulhe -. W ~ in med cines.n The law
lul , W - ihatthe amount Of chloToiorm,
Is9"n. morphine, and other habit ~
S sdppmine drugs be stated on the label OF Of
loll h tsottle the manufacturers OF
eeaan'a n Cough Remedy nave IA, !,
o oI,savs claimed that their remedy ana
a any, contain any Of these drugs ,, ano
nor V .s,,tb Of this claim is now fuliy
ln l., u ~, asno mention of them Is made
pi pr ,,,e abel This remedy is not on
on 'i ne oil Of the safest, but one OF IN
MY MY, one ip n ~ for coughs and colds. II
PES .'e,na ~ has Ss' been proven beyond q1ss
tion during the many years sa1e nv 1t T Pa
been in general USE foi s"'e -
Winston Dug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
SICK ALL WINTER
Suffered from Bad Stomach and Severe
DOCiOred Without Benefit
Vermont Man Was Finally
Restored TO HEALTH BY VINOL.

nAhout a wear ago I began TO run
down in health, lost appetite ana nesn
and suffered from indigestion. All
the winter had severe cough.
doctored without any beneht, anu
Gnsllv NV druggist suggested lnat !
trv VinoI. did SO and soon began
r. ~ feel better. My stomach grew
stronger. my food no longer dls'resseu
me nv cough disappeared l began
~ gain in flesh and soon felt IKE
new man. / did not believe that any
remedy could make such a change ~
a nerson.u Edw. r. Nooseer, nut
'' Vinol contains tonic iron ana al
If the medicinal bodybuilding ere
ments Of - a%sS ~. aS Sere r pecos s
OF Inc oil and is every~ssse1asas,..d
ed as the greatest body-builder RlfeS
strength creator known for feeble old
people. delicate children, weak, run
nersons, after sickness and for chronic
colds. hacking coughs and bronchitis.
TRY it. Fit does no good your money
will be returned on demand. That's
your guarantee, but we know II VIII
benefit any such case. X l. Freear,
Druggist, Farmyille.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Didn't Catch On.

Captain Hunt on last Monday went
TO the Anderson Drug Store to look
after bargains. The firsi article that
attracted his attention was 4 box OF
cigars-~1e inquired of thsFsalesman
whether or not they had been injured
in the fire, and >~sS told they were
only smokedy The Captain added
ouickly. If they have been already
smoked they are no good to me. -
And yet the man behind the counter
didn't exactly catch on. -
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15

Martin was made director vice Mr. j.
w. Long, and here too The presidents
report was Of the pest satisfactory
and encouraging nature.
AT the Citizens State no changes
were made, and here too the watch
word has been onward and upward.
1t is pleasant TO meet with business
men "sll smiles" and prospecting
banks must mean a prosperous people.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
nnr Best ROFkePS.

f.. are persuaded that the draymen
mvlle are our very best work
Often before six I'M the morning
rar the rattle Of their wheels
ibis must mean more than an hour
nest work before that hour to
ready for the start, and it IS
usual thing to notice them hard
'mg after the sun has gone down.
what striking contrast is all this to
average house servant who comes
between z and s i'm the morning,
r smiling. sadly as though the
tofa world rested on her shout
and that she of all women was
miserable. She finds the fires
"a. the floors swept and nothing
ns for her TO do but eat break
and uunt and groan until dinner
nannced
Ne should have courage enough &c
te al such uuisances, and if il be
that the h0uscmaid of all work Is
ing of the past to recognize the
and dismiss the lady to the
mfbed quiet of her own domi
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
ThOuqht II Was ChPiStm as.

A friend quit work at late hour
of the afternoon and went home hun
cry Meeting with him the following
morning we ventured to ask how he
felt. Not so good, thank you. Ate
too much cold brunswick stew, and
then followed that with altogether too
much cake and jelly" OF course he
felt badly, and must have thought that
he was in the midst of Christmas again.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Notice!

On and after January l,,lgO9, l VIII
make "a change ln the way OF conduct
ing my mercantile business. Ooo1 ls
will be sold for strictly cash, ana 80
DAYS time for gilt-edge trade. \ state
ment will be rendered at the end OF
each month for those trading, on 81
DAYS. All goods TO be sold as low
j. consistent with cost of same. fef-
filters will be SOLD for cash or on mole
well secured.
An parties indebted to me Will please
come forward and make settlement,
either in cash or Ivy note on OF peioIe
February J 1909. ,,D
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Pistol TOterS and Pistol Shooters.

Mayor Blanton had before him 'on
Wednesday morning S. F. WI'-'ack
and NJ. j. Clark.
The former was charged wifi car
rying concealed weapons and shpotiig
within the corporate limits, the ia..ei
with being drunk and disorderlyt r 70,
carrying the concealed weapop ms
Honor imposed a fine Of $40 andro s'o'
and for being drunk and disorgeiiy'
81 and costs. In this last case tpe Vi
fender complained of the amo ti' VI
the fine, when the Mayor prot.nnP"y
said to him, l will make it ~ %
that YOU may appeal the case III
took his medicine without furthe Pio-
test. orr
The trouble originated at one Jul
WareiiouSe0' w" ~ ~. hot whom aarke
"oria'A \ " s;ra ~ Il rashlv and feck-
lessly. when
Leave your pistols 80 nj "".'
YOU come to-'rn or you e of having
y dearly for the privile1, permitted
s. i companion, and not b the return
O have it as companion ~ not only
rip, as Mayor Blanton y" ur gun"
iemand your money Ou' carrying
too. There IS no sens Quit the
Oistols and no profit in it.
foolishness.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Demonstration Work.

Mr.. J. j. Gillian has interested
some A. farmers in this and adjoining
counties, in what is known. as de-
monstration" work, and our h}pe IS
that all the farmers Of this section OF
Virginia will unite in demonstrating
to the world that their acres cbn be
made as profitable as any other acres
that we're ever 'tickled by a poe
Many acres have already been brought
ND to this point, and this can be and
should be of all.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
His Own Produce.

We met Mr.. A. E. Cralle coming
down High street on recent after
noon with a large basket swinging on
his arms. filled with fresh eggs, fifteen
dozen in number, which he had Just
sold at twenty-five cents a dozen.
Nor did he bring them in from the
country but from his own poultry yard
in town. 1t would do you good 10
watch him among his birds. He knows
them BY name and they all know nm
as the gentle and generous master ana
provider.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Western Union Responds to ltaly'S
Distress Call.

The free transmission Of domestic
gcs for relief of Italian sufferers
horzed when offered by regular
committees or public officials.
ne for the transfer OF money
d be referred to banks, and the
lean Red Cross, the latter being
designated channel for the trans
SION of funds
Messages TO Italy relating to re-
of Italian sufferers may also be ac-
el for free transmission to desti-
ions when offered by duly consti-
i relief committees and public Of
us.
Sou aemthorized to give this to
press for free publication.
J.. j.. MAXWELL, Sup't.'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
A Lifelong FP iVilege.

Our artist, Hunt has just FINISHED
a striking and impressive pictu1e OF
the late j. j. Walker. His little (two-
vear-old daughter was taken RI the
gallery on Tuesday afternoon, placed
on the floor and Invited to look al FOUND.
As soon as her young, bright eyes
fell on the familiar and loved face
she sang out, this is daddy. How
splendid the art that preserves for us
the form and features of our deaN
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
A Horrible Hold-Up.

,,nout ten years ago naalth and
,yas ,held up in his WORK, ,ne'ed TO be
bappiness by what was oele NV. r.
homeless Consumption, wrIeu. ale
Tjnscomb, OF Washington, y l = treat
took all kinds Of remedies found
ment from several DOCTORS, ou's New
no help till he used " Erred by
Discovery and was "ho'iy oan to-
six bottles. He IS a wen md the
dav.u It's quick 10 ieileNe lungs,
suTest cure for weak OF sols Colds,
Hemorrhages, Coughs ana and
bronchitis, La Grippe, A os 81 90.
All Bronchial affections. oOc anu by
Trial bottle free. Guarantee
Whits q Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Photographs WanieO.

We respectfully ask our friends who
live in the country and who may have
photographs of their homes TO submit
them to us with a view of reproducing
some of the best for the Herald S
Trade issue. We are anxious to have
a variety of rural scenes, forest, field
growing crops, ETC., so that the coun-
ty may be properly and profitably rep
resented to the outside world. Inc
photos will be returned to the owners
and in good order.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
From our Banks.

The new year brings but few chang
cs in our banking circles. AT the
Planters Mr.. n ID Cobb has been cleo
ted director in place Of the late J. j..
Walker, and the usual annual divi-
dend Of II per cent. has been declared.
AT the Peoples National, no changes
in official staff were made The re port
of president Robson gave good ac-
count Of the growth of the bank.
At the first National Capt. +. Scott
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Always On the Alert.

We met Rev. Mr.. Hatcher early IN
the morning Of last Monday walking
briskly up High street carrying in his
arms a load of good things for the
home circle. We ventured to suggest
that the collection of Sunday must
have been satisfactory, to which ne
promptly answered, anyhow have .1,
full supply of corn and oats. " The
laborer is worthy Of his hire and no
preacher is allowed to want in Farm
Vile Let's give them the very best
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Raines
January Il, 1909

Rev. G. Z. B. Smith filled his reg
ular appointment at Antioch Sunday
morning and preached an interesting
sermon to a large congregation.
Miss Mary Carson is the charming
guest Of Mrs. Charles lie Stourgeon.
We are sorry to report that Mr.
John Holman continues very i'll.
Rev. g. f. B. Smith spent Saturday
night in the home of Mr.. ~ q. Flip
nen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15

Ask NJ. +. W. Vaughan, our livery
man, his opinion OF Suerene Horse
Feed. ]. T.. WALTON q Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15

Nearer now than / think
Rev. Mr.. Graham preached in
Waynesboro last Sunday
During his stay in Farmville' Rev.
Mr.. Sribling was the guest Of Mr.
Adams.
Mr.. L J. Verser has returned from
Norfolk where he went to consult
the doctors.
Miss Hattie Paulett is teaching for
the short period of three weeks at
Wakefield
Rev Mr.. Hatcher has been in
Richmond this week attending the
Chapman-Alexander meetings.
Mr.. A. f. Howard has recently had
well drilled, and now has pure wa
ter at his door and protection against
fire.
Mrs. Guerrant is in Richmond, hay
ING in her care the infant child Of her
sister. Mrs Crawley who is under
treatment at the Memorial hospital.
Mrs. Campbell, of Abingdon moth
err Of Mrs. E. E. Hundley, ana sister
of DR.. White. returns to her home to-
day after visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hundley
Professor Mcdonald, of the High
School, left on Tuesday for Charlottes-
vile to look after his father, who is
there in the hospital TO undergo sur
gical operation.
Mr.. w. r. Berkeley who repre-
sents the American Tobacco Co., has
been transferred from Southwest Nir-
ginia, and now has headquarters at
Richmond.
Mr. Mat Armistead has secured a
nosition with the American Tobacco
Company. and will travel with Mr..
c. A. Price, the company having de
cided to send out its representatives
two and two.
Mr.. Pickett was in town on We'd
nesday with a wagon load of Worsham
water fresh from the fountain of health.
And he tells us that now that he IS
selling the water and not giving II
away as he did since the New Year
the demand is greater and steadily In
creasing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
NEWS OF PRINCE EDWARD AND
ADJOINING COUNTIES.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Travis.
January u. 1909

January u, 1909.
Mr.. Brown Garrett, Of Ohio, who
spent week with his brother, Mr.. j.
+. Garrett, has returned to his home.
Mrs. BEETLE Bass, who spent several
weeks in this community, has return
ed to Richmond.
Mrs. James L. Bruce spent Tuesday
with her mother, Mrs. j. T. Clark.
Mr.. Walter Gillian was the pleasant
guest Of Nj. Willie Bass Sunday.
Mrs. j. +. Garrett il spending this
week in Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Of
Greenbay, and Mr.. Aumon Bass were
at Mr.. J. j. Gilliam's Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
Mardi GraS Festivities, New Orleans,
Mobile and Pensacola.

Very low rates via Southern Rail
way. Tickets on sale February 18th
to 22nd, inclusive, good returning to
leave destination not later than March
/, 1909. For further information con-
suit nearest Southern Railway Agent,
or write S. Z. Burgess, d. P. A., 92O
East Main St, Richmond, Va
There are $1,000 motor cars and
autocYcIes in Great Britain at present
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15

..-rn A. .prirhtly boy toioarn typesetting
..tI.. Herald Office.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds Of orphans have been
helped by the President OF The In
dustrial and Orphans Home at Ma
con, Ca, who writes: 1--WE have used
Electric Bitters in this Institution for
nine years. 1t has proved most ex-
celent medicine for Stomach, Liver
and Kidney troubles. We regard il
as one Of the best family medicines on
EARTH Ii inyigorates the vital or
gans, purifies the blood, aids diges-
ton, creates appetite. To strengthen
and build up thin, pale, weak chill
dren or rundown people it has no
equal. Best for female complaints.
Only SOC at White n Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-15

Kennedy's Laxative C0ughfSyrup
tastes nearly as good az maDe sugar.
" cures the cold by geIhy moving
ehe Nowels, and at the saIne time u
Is soothing for throat irritation, there
oy sloppIgtlhe cough. Sold by An
deTsoA9tug o.