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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
SATURDAY WITH Us.
OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS WERE HERE.
And They S6ld Things and Bought
Things.

SATURDAY is red-letter business day
with us, and brings in closer touch
country and town. Main street had
ON its best business air. and that
means Broadway. New York.
Saturday last was rather warm to
be selecting winter overcoats, but
none too warm for the devotees Of
cream and soda.
The watermelon trade was at low
ebb, sweet cider was in evidence and
sweet "taters" and from the looks Of
the bundles piled in vehicles starting
for the country homes, our merchants
mus. have been busy. We don't re-
member to have seen the farmers
generally look so well or so cheerful
Even some of those who suffered
from the hail storms wore smiling
faces. Such heroes will, OF course
come AGAIN. You can't down a
working man.
There was too much drinking in
public from bottles late in the after
noon. A town ordinance on the sub
iect is in order And one negro rode
a horse down Main street at rate OF
speed which was a menace to persons
crossing the street on foot. There IS
already an ordinance bearing on this
as we are advised, and if not one
should be adopted and rigidly enforc-
ed. We have the best governed town
in the State, and are not going to al
low our reputation in this regard tc
suffer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
DROPS DEAD IN PULPIT
victim OF APOPLETIC STROKE
Qo, l. v. ShaCkiOrd Expires While
Callina Conference Roll

. Joseph Wesley Shackford, aged
,stye of King and Queen county,
.....,is died of apoplexy at Early's
a six miles from Lynchburg,
saturday afternoon while calling
-.,,l If the last quarterly conference
sm. Methodist church there over
.t.en be- was presiding elder
us sasd been member Of the North
..,.iaa Methodist conference for two
.. when he was transferred to the
,.-,.a conference in 1876. He is
r.edby iiyeccildren, one of whom
,,.. d. N. Dyer, resides at Nashville
me- funeral was held Monday al
..at y. C.-Lynchburg News.
N. ~.ackford was the father OF
v Johnston, had often visited
.4s.8 only the day previous to his
.,rmsv end left her home for Lynch
.pa bis usual health.
p..he felI where the true soldle
~o alI ou the forefront of battle
t..a.ns fought the good fight nov
scat. ,hs crown.'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Thanks For Peaches and Flowers.

We are indebted TO Mr.. +. d.
Green. of Perry, Ohio, for basket OF
choice peaches. They are always ac-
ceptable, but doubly 50 this season
when our local crop has been failure.
And we are also grateful to Mr.
Johnson, the efficient manager OF
the Virginia nursery, for bouquet OF
flowers radiantly beautiful
Mr.. Green and his family will be
with us in November to remain per-
manenty, and we need not say that a
warm welcome awaits them, and we
indulge the comforting hope that ihe
Virginia home will be happy one
and the Virginia business a prosperous
ono
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
The SOCIAL SEASON IN FARNIlLlt
OPENS AUSPlClOUSLi.
Receptions, Gard Parties, Skating and
Now and Then a Dance.

Mrs. S. D. WaltOn's circle of young
people gave a pleasant entertainment
on Thursday evening Of last week,
and though the rain fell fast and furi-
Gus without, within doors no cloud
obscured the brightness and good
cheer,
The reception at the Normal on
last Friday evening in honor Of the
new students was a brilliant function.
Virginia's beauty and chivalry gath
cred tn, re" and as a social success
reached high water mark In days Of
yore students making their first ap-
pearance at the literary homes Of the
country were taken in hand by the
old brigade and introduced into the
mysteries of secret orders, but now
the president and professors arrayed
in fashion latest and best, stand IN
line under the full glare and glow OF
electric light to welcome them, and
around the banqueting board to feast
together on the luxuries Of land anc
sea. Times change and men and wo.
men keep step to the music OF pro
gress.
On last Friday afternoon Mrs. We
Anderson entertained number OF hel
lady friends at a card party. Delight
ful refreshments were served and th'
gracious hostess did the honors OF th'
occasion in her own quiet yet charm
ing manner.
The inspection OF the soldiers on
last Monday evening at the Armor.
by COL Stern took on the social fea
lures, and was an occasion OF genu
inc interest.
The skating rink is made lively a.
the poetry OF motion is pat into prac
teal form.
In the meantime the moving picture
claim generous share Of public interes
and all Farmvile is mingling pleasur
and work in happy unison.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Death Of Mrs. Daniel.

After an illness accompanied win
great suffering for nearly two years
Mrs. Plummer Daniel passed away on
September 2nd. The funeral took
place on the following day at her home
in Cumberland county, conducted by
her pastor, Rev. j. II. Davis, assisted
bv Rev. II. NJ. Fugate, of the Farm
Vile Baptist Church Mrs. Daniel
lacked lust twenty-one days OF being
sixty-five years of age, and she had
been a amember of Cumberland Church
for nearly fifty years. Her remains
were laid to rest in the family burying
ground within one hundred yards OF
the house in which she was born.
She leaves to mourn her departure
one son, NJ. X. Daniel, who had been
with her all of his life and had nursed
her with a sons loyal devotion through
all of her sickness. One daughter
also survives, Mrs. Mary B. Jones,
sister, three brothers and three grand
sons. The following acted as pail
bearers at the funeral: Messrs-
Rives Daniel, c. A. Hunt, Sidney An
derson, A. B. Armstrong, RicharC
Wehers and James Shannon. The
grave was covered with flowers tina
had been tastefully arranged by he
friends
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
THE INSPECTION.
COL. STERN LOOKS WELL INTO THE
CONDITION OF THt FARMVlLLE GUARD.
Brilliant ASSemblage to Witness The
Proceedings.

On last Monday evening at the
Armory the Farmville Guard was in
spected by Col. Stern, the stern in
spector who for a quarter Of a century
has been keeping a sharp eye on the
soldier boys of Virginia. We are
Glad to report that he reports the
Company in most excellent condition
save and except as to some minor
details of dress where he found some
defects and which he did not hesi-
tate to criticize. The arms were IN
perfect order, giving evidence OF the
most careful attention.
The inspection over the Company
was put to the test Of active drill,
including the manual of arms, first
under command Of Capt. Hunt and
then under that of Lieut. Blanton, and
the soldiers acquitted themselves
handsomely and well. A large anc
representative body Of Farmville peo
ple gathered to witness the interest
ing proceedings and the bevy OF girls
banked in graceful grouping in the
West end of the armory made a pic
ture of real beauty.
The Farmville Silver Band enliyen-
ed Main street with the strains o
sweet music, and altogether the even
ING was one of genuine interest ant
,.1.o-ttpa
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
THE LETTUCE CROP.
SOME YEARS PROFITABLE, BUT NOT ALI
YEARS.
Such The Experience Of q Successful
Grower.

One Of the most Successful IalSefS
of lettuce in the country owns and
works a farm near Wilmington, n. c.,
and he says that some years ne makes
GOOD profit on the crop while in others
he simply does not. As a boy of -
he grew his first crop and made $40
from the venture. Since then he has
been enlarging his efforts and last
season had ~ acres under cover and
10 acres in the open. He only came
out even though the previous year he
had realized q profit of -. 600.
So it seems that last season WASH t
one of the money making ones with
this particular crop, and we record
this fact for the encouragement of our
lettuce growers and with the hope
that they vii! try again. While on
the subject we viii mention the fact
that this grower Of the plant applies
from 20 to 30 tons of home made
manure and Two tons of bought fer
tlizer to each acre. OF course he
recognizes the fact that it will not do
to waste time on an acre of poor land,
and what is true Of the ore farmer
is lust as true of all farmers. And
the battle cry of this North Carolina
lettuce grower is Study your subject
and stick to it, ~ Under TINS sign we
may all conquer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Meeting Of Library Association.

The Farmville Library Association
will hold a public meeting in the
Courthouse on Tuesday, September p
at S p. m
The object of this meeting is to
bring the subject Of a Public Library
in Farmvile clearly before the peo-
pie, and to solicit their interest
and aid in this enterprise.
Short speeches will be made and the
subject thrown open to discussion.
Come and be convinced that Farm
ville's greatest need is a Public IL
brary. Remember the time and
place.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Sir Knights to Horse

r.lo.e, are low in position on the
traces. the rings are ready aud let
.. nue.eng begin in dead earnest
...ntv.ala knights have enlisted 70
.. contest and lei the number reach
s..drsd mark. We must make it
tournament of the ages.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Lieutenant Hubbard Resigns.

The Adiutant General has received
the resignation OF Second Lieutenant
Frank w. Hubbard, of Company l.
First Virginia Regiment Of Farmville.
Orders have been issued for the hold
inc of a meeting 70 fill the vacancy.
Richmond Evening Journal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Trunks Galore.

Between the eth and 10th Sl2 trunks
were received at the Farmville depot
of the Norfolk and Western. 4 large
majority of these must have been IN
tended for the Normal, and this would
indicate a record breaking number OF
oirls in attendance.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
lealh Of Professor Blair.

i.s Walter d. Blair so long
f latin 1t Hampden-Sidney,
.-. H Atanac City on last Sunday,
t'e remains were brought to Rich
atr burial
Prof. Blair was man of high liter
aitainments, and perhaps the best
'-'' scholar Of his day. He was for
many years member of the faculty OF
"'4rcen-Sidney, and was greatly re-
'Fecied as man and teacher. Owing
" Ealing eye-sight he resigned his
'--ige l 1896 and moved to Rich
mono He is survived by a widow
ana daughter
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
A Narrow Escape.

Edgar y. Bayliss, merchant OF
Robinsville, Del, wrote: About two
wears ago was thin and sick, and
coughed all the time, and if did not
have consumption, it was near to 1t. l
commenced using Foley's Honey and
Tar, and it stopped my cough, and l
am now entirely well, and have gain
ed twenty-eight pounds, all due to the
good results from taking Foley 8
Honey and Tar" Sold by all drug
gists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

Dr. Abernethy, the great English
nhvsician. said, "Watch your kidneys.
When they are affected, life Is in dan
eer.u Foiey's Kidney Remedy makes
healthy kidneys, corrects urinary II
regularities. and tones up the whole
system. Sold by all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

If there were no loafers in this old
world, the police courts wouldn't have
much to do.
People who are always harping on
their troubles don't dispense very
high grade of music.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

Dyspepsia is our national ailment.
Burdock Blood Bitters is the national
cure for il. 1t strengthens stomach
membranes, promotes flow of digestive
Juices, purifies the blood, builds you
nm
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

Respectfully submitted
S. w. PAULETT, Treas.

Report Of special accountant W.
NJ Davidson was also read, and he
reported the books of Sergeant and
Treasurer correct and in good order,
except as to a discrepancy Of IS cents,
which was satisfactorily explained by
the treasurer.
The following accounts against the
town were then allowed:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
w. c. Newman.

When it comes to teaching orthog-
raphy, the old-style spelling match Is
a pronounced success:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

Cot prices for cash on ladies and
children's low shoes, at
Fleming & Clark's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Health and Beauty Aid

Cosmetics and lotions will not clear
your complexion Of pimples and blot
ches like Foley's Orino Laxative lot
indigestion, stomach aud liver lrouoie
and habitual constipation. Cleanses
the system, and is pleasant to take
sold by all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

II YOU want mating or srt.squsres
be sure aud see Doyne.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

A new and fresh line Of mems negli
gee shirts now on sale.
Fleming Il Clark.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

Cooks get better wages than school
teachers. Brain food don have to be
as well prepared as that you put IN
your stomach.
A man named Clover has just been
married-and soon there will be sew
eral blades of grass where there was
formerly but one
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

Easy money is the hardest to keep.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
sERGEANrs ANNrAL REP0RT.

Treasurer Paulett's report was as
follows:
balance on nt'd- - -.l, - pos OF
s2l@ 50
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

d" IS all right to be selfish with your
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
DISBURSEMENTS.

IN salary account paId...s 23i 80
% eIac.-i. light .... llf s
street .... lll g5
eel. ..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

A Missouri man has been put into
Jail for having married thirteen wives.
He's not criminal He's a lunauc.
We an ike to brag Of our ancestors
but sometimes forget to live so that
our descendants can do the same
thing. =
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

You won't regret it. Smoke Prince
Edward Cigars.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

uticulars of the contest
the advertisement to be
-e six.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17

appointed to have a bridge across
Bush river known as Baker S Bridge
rebuilt at a cost not exceeding SllO
and to have the road nearby repaired
at a cost not to exceed 500.
In accordance with a petition Mr..
Fu0ua was instructed to have bridge
across Spring creek repaired.
The Chairman of the County Board
of Health who is also Chairman OF the
Board of Supervisors was authorized
to purchase a quantity Of anu-toNine
and to have it deposited in various
parts Of the county to be furnished
the INDECENT in case needed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-17
Supervisors Meeting.

The Board of Supervisors of Prln e
Edward met Friday last Accounts
against the county were allowed ag-
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

operation means the transformation of the old
Parker Building site. at 18th street and Fourth
avenue together with the adjoining property 'front.'
ing on the avenue and forming the remainder of
the block front, with mercantile building occupy
ing the entire ground This project 1t IS sald' VIII
represent an investment Of over $2,5O0GO0
CHARMS OF AVENUE LONG HIDDEN
Why central Fourth avenue remained in dor
rnant condition until recently is a question which
perplexes many persons conversant with real estate
trading 1t Is superbly located Moreover it is one
OF the widest thoroughfares on Manhattan Island
and is on the main line OF the subway, thus being
a part of the subway zones. 1t is also easily
reached by many surface lines and elevated routes
There is no doubt that the development Of the
avenue along the lines now mapped out would
have taken place many years ago if the upbuildng
of the central Fifth shopping district. the
enlargement of the midtown loft centre west of
Fifth avenue and north Of l4th street the creation
OF larger theatre zones and the transformation of
great tracts Of land in the upper West Side, par
ticularly on Washington Heights and In the Dyck-
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

az work building roads and laying water gas and
sewer mains throughout the entire tract
This property adjoins the highly developed resi-
Dental section the east and south part OF the
,roDsrtv has Al elevation of five hundred feet,
and Is covered with old forest trees. The ground
Is very rugged, and from almost every section OF
II splendid views up and down. tie Hudson. with the
palisades In the distance. may be obtained To the
east and south may be seen the beautiful Sawmill
Valley
The success of River View Manor has beer large
" due to the perma1ence and completeness OF its
improvements River View Manor is destined to
beooms one of the most delightful all year home
places in beautiful Westchestes
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
MARKET FOR FINE PARCELS
TRADING IN THE CENTRAL FIFTH AVENUE DISTRICT
4 FEATURE LAST WEEK
Large Number OF Fourth 40enue Plots Being Ipoued- for
Greater 4egty IN Madison 4venae Sonth Of 9Th Street Fright

The realty trading last week showed that the cen
tral Fifth avenue rstau shopping district is still
one or the most attractive to many leading
spectators. One Of the largest deals affecting a
parcel in that centre reported in some months was
perfected last week 1t was the sale by John n.
Goloing for Louise ". Lee TO Andrew J Connck,
Martin d. Fink and Max Marx OF parcel the
northwest corner $50 street and Fifth avenue fer
little over S7eoe0o. This property has frontage
Of e feet, a rear line Of the same length and a
depth OF 165 feet. was said that the buyers may
improve the site with business building and then
offer II for lease. The parcel and adjoining site
comprising tyventy-four lots purchased in 1867
by William H Lee. of the old firm of Lee, Tweedy
e Co. Worth street merchants. for S160,0oo.
Another large central Fifth avenue transaction
reported in the week was the leasing by Nine.
Irene Of - ). Gunther's Sons new building, No.
51S Fifth avenue. total rental for the term of
about Ss0o.Oeo. The building will be known the
Irene. BIoodgood q Gilbert were the brokers il
deal
Since January sales and leases in the central
Fifth Avenue district have been some Of the lead
ing features Of local real estate activity Il was
early in January that Alwyn Ball jr. of the firm
Of Frederick SoUthack & Alwyn Ball, jr., sold for
the Fifth Avenue and Thirty-f1rst Street Company
the premises Nos. 500 and So5 Fifth avenue. or
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

bought the property last December from Andrew ].
Connlck through the same broker
IN THE FOURTH AVENUE DISTRICT
The central Fourth avenue district from 18th
street to S4th street also continues to be one of
most active realty in the greater city. Atten-
ton TO this alluring investment and speculative
district directed again last week. by d
spectacular sale Of property there but by the per
fecting of plans for improving the site at the
southeast corner of 9th street and Fourth avenue,
opposite Madison Square Garden, with sixteen
story office building, and by the leasing by Leo l..
and Abraham Schwab of the building No Al
Fourth avenue. southeast of 30th street for
term of at yearly rental of 5000 to Gins
berg Levy.
The plans for improving the 9th street site were
fled by c A Valentine. architect for A. +. Hyde,
the owner OF the property. The proposed building
viii be of brick. limestone and terra Gotta, in the
style of modern Renaissance with bay and orna-
mental pilasters. II will be about 213 feet high,
and will front 539 feet the avenue and 1885 feet
the street 1t is cost S701G00 This structure
is considered to indicate the type of buildings
which will be erected IN this section of Fourth
avenue in the future. and that the district
will undoubtedly become in short while one OF
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

the greatest loft office and store centres on Man
haitian Island.
blocks Of the section, it is thought, will be
pletely changed, and plots where for years have
been small buildings of antique appearance will
rise to great heights modern mercantile structures.
In the last few months plans have been drawn and
property has been bought for the purpose Of
making this district what many experts long ago
prophesied It would be-one OF the finest business
zones north OF the wholesale drygoods district on
Manhattan Island. Some Of the plans call for the
ir1proying OF sites Of over half a block long with
high class business structures and construction
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

The trading last week also showed that there was
a greater demand for downtown properties. espe-
cially for sites near tunnel terminal station Of
the Hudson & Manhattan Railway Company at
CortIandt and Church One Of the principal
transactions in the downtown districts was the
sale bv Harvey s. Johnson of the six story loft
building No 50 Greenwich street. 1t occupies a
lot 241xlOO feet between Morris and Rector streets
Buyers were also found last week for many high
class midtown dwelling houses and for many va
cant and improved properties in various sections OF
The Bronx
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
For Sale i'm Thompson, Conn

well established and attractive estate in tins
ehErning old hin town which Is four and half
hours from New York City and hour and half from
Roston by the Division of the New Haven road
The property high ground; about mile from
stations and trolley IS directly opposite aiiote
superb commands fine view OF the dlsant any
Eiingv Pofnfre AMI Woodstock hills; the mousse mas
more than twenty rooms bathrooms ayatory, ee-
yator, hardwood floors electric lights telephone nre
niaces and large and convenient
steam heated stable; zrenhoes about twenty acres
lawn and garden shade and fruit trees for
wishes beautiful summer home IN qa4st cou
nv town his place prove desirable; II is ready
-, almost immediate occupancy For appointment 70 SEQ
the place further particulars address LOCK BOX
Putnam.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
1T RIVER VIEW MANOR.
York of EnIarging Beautiful Sub
urb Being Quickly Done.

The Hastings Homes Company is rapidly get
ting the new section of its property ready for the
market Already the roads have been roughed out
and the company has now about three hundred men
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
Country Property for Sale.
A STORY WORTH READING.

A STORY WORTH READING.
81 am still reveling in the memory
of my delightful visit, and feel that
cannot thank you enough for suggest
ing that | make it. ust think OF the
few minutes difference to reach this
beautiful spot over what it takes me
now to reach my little Harlem Hat;
and the open, airy cars and comtoEta-
bic seats which were so refreshing after
the .tufy subway and crowds. and
the very short drive up the hill and
then what words fail to describe-the
wondrous beauty. that magnificent
scene presented from River View
Manor, the gorgeous panorama with
the majestic Hudson and the ever I'M
posing Palisades, coupled with the
varied colorings Of spring-time foliage
and grand old forests. Trul y, it was like
being born anew. To be fortunate
enough to have home in River
View Manor i. to be blessed beyond
compare.
The above IS just one OF many let
ters we receive from people who had
not appreciated what treat was n
store for them on their visit to River
View Manor at Dobbs Ferry and
Hastings Hudson.
Here is a home colony available for
aI-year homes under conditions ideal =
every city convenience and public
utility: environment unexcelled. the nat
ural beauty understandable. and, above
all, the prices lower than any other
good property in Westchester.
The Hastings Homes Company,
at Forty-seven West Forty-second
Street, invite you to see ii. Take the
New York Central or the subway
and trolley to Hastings ngs-On-Hudson.
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