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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
Our Sunday Schools.

The Sunday Schools of all our
churches were crowded on Sunday
with interested teachers and scholars,
and great was the privilege of being
Of the number The Bible is text
book, not only Of the young, but of
the old as we'll No one ever gradu-
ates from this school, for none are
ever too old to learn. Whether in
city or country housed in its own
magnificent building or pining in di-
lapidated mountain shack, withlthous-
ands of children or with barely a ba-
ker's dozen, the Sunday School is to-
day considered the strategic center of
the great church militant The Sun
day schools Of the United States alone
are attended by about l1,5OO, 600 pu-
pills and 1900, 600 teachers. And
the Sunday schools supply s. percent
of all conversions, - percent of all
churches, 30 percent. of all christian
workers, % percent. Of all preachers.
Splendid work that-join with the
Sunday school workers, and aid in
making ii more glorious. Without
the Sunday, and with no Sunday
Schools, and no preaching Of the
word of God the training of the Sc
cular schools would be of little value.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
JUDGE MANN SPEAKS
on SHORT NOTICE AND YET A LARGE
AND INTERESTED AUDIENCE.
Prince Edward Democracy to be Re.
lied on.

Judge Mann addressed the citizens
of Prince Edward in the Courthouse
on last Tuesday, Judge Hundley yield
ing the room for the hour. 1t had
been announced that Judge sWilliams
would be here but for some reason
not known to US he failed to appear.
Dodgers hastily printed were scatter
ed over the town announcing Judge
Mann's presence and that he would
speak. Just from the Southwest and
the Valley he no doubt felt at home
in Prince Edward, and the highest
compliment we can pay his effort
comes from another and one who
did not support him at the primary,
but who said: It was one Of the
best political speeches | ever heard.
The Judge is at home with his
theme, it stirs his heart and he de-
livers his message as one desperately
in earnest. Our limited space forbids
more than mention of the speech,
and to add that it kindled into fresher
glow Democratic enthusiasm on this
portion Of the line. Elect him? Yes,
and by the old-time majority But
that means that every Democrat is
expected TO do his duty.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
FIRST Entertainment COURSE.
DAYS OF "AULD LANG SYNE." "
A Select Quartelte Of Scotch Singers
The Attraction.

With a program recalling the bon
ME days of auld lang syne. " the
Scotch Singers, a select quar,ette from
Glasgow will appear in the Normal
Auditorium on next Wednesday night
under the auspices of the Farmville
Entertainment Course, presenting a
distinct novelty in the concert field
An evening with the Scottish mas
ters of verse and song skillfully and
sympathetically Interpreted by a
group of brilliant women who have
lived the life of the land of William
Wallace and auld Rob the Ranter has
never yet failed to exert a charm
peculiar to itself
At Burns anniversary celebration
in Hartford, Conn, some time ago,
the Glasgow singers were engaged
for special program and according
to the local newspapers the songs and
recitations aroused to a high pitch of
enthusiasm the gathering Of lovers Of
that strange, wild plowman who
made sangs while he was stocking"
The company is led by Miss Tina
Crawford, known to Glasgow and be-
coming known in America as the
Scottish Jenny Linn She has
conualto voice Of great power and
sweetness, and has won the recogni-
ton of some of the most cautious
musical critics Of the present day. She
selected her own associates from
list of Several hundred applicants and
succeeded after much work, in ac-
complishing with them a thorough
mastery of a peculiarly difficult and
exacting program.
Seats on sale at Freear & Garland S
drug store. Price for reserved seat
70 cents
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
A CITIZENS MEETING.
PRACTICAL TALKS on PRACTICAL
SUBJECTS.
Town Utilities the Theme Of the Eve
ninq.

lhat was representative body
Of the business men Of FarmvilIe
which met in the court room on
Friday evening Of last week, the OBJ
Jet Of the meeting being the con-
sideration of town ownership of its
utilities.
Mr.. W. n. Wilson presided and
Judge Watkins, Drs. Winston and
Anderson, and Captains S. w. Wat
kins and S W. Paulett made address,
es. The conclusion of opinions were
that the town should have and must
have the best water light and sewer
systems possible of attainment. To
this end the meeting appointed the
following committee. Drs. Winston.
Anderson and Mr. w. n. Wilson. and
charged them with the duty of CO.
operating with a like committee
already appointed by the town coun-
cil, and to report the results Of their
uenDeratlOnS 10 another meeting of
the citizens to be held in the near
future.
Nothing Of more genuine public in
terest just now engages the attention
OF the people of Farmville, and the
hope is that final action will be well
and wisely taken. This is no axe
grinding scheme, nor one to which
any graft will attach There are no
friends to reward nor enemies to
punish. The citizens Of Farmville
only ask for the best governed town
in all Virginia and to this end de-
mand the best in all things. II pri-
vate corporation can manage our
utilities so as to give best service and
at the minimum of cost, ordinary good
sense will put them in command but
if not, let Farmville through its chosen
agents stand on the deck and steer
the craft Business men will do busi-
ness things in best and cheapest busi-
ness ways.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
THE COIN CAUGHT EN-.
"BE SURE YOUR SINS WILL FIND YOU
0UT."

Some 10 years ago the factory Of
Messrs. Paulett 6 Son was broken
into in the night time and some $4OO
in currency taken from the safe
Early the next morning Capt S. w.
Paulett was apprised of the robbery
and at once made the telegraphic
wires warm with messages to the
chiefs of police of the different cities
and the burglars were promptly ar
rested in the city of Richmond.
One of the gang was seen going to
the express office carrying a cigar box
which was tied with a string. He
was taken in hands as a suspicious
character Capt. Paulett was telegraph
ed for, described the contents of the
box which contained among other
things a number of old and rare coins.
Two companions in the crime were
promptly taken in charge, all three
were returned for trial and in the
course of time were landed in the
penitentiary, the bulk of the stolen
money being returned.
Capt. Paulett Still has these old
coins and with a number of other
curios they make a veritable curiosity
shop. And while examining them,
as we did with real interest, our at
tention was called to a cigar which
was snugly folded away and which
was given to Capt. Paulett by his
friend, Mr.. E. L. Erambert, as far
back as the year 1881.
This veneration for the antique and
the venerable is most commendable
virtue which the Captain possesses in
eminent degree.
Sin is well nigh as old as is right
eousness and is no more admirable
today than it was on the first day of
its existence among the children Of
men, and yet many things do gather
about them much of reverence by vir-
tue of the fact that they are merely
old. THE gray head is a crown Of
glory when found in the ways of
righteousness. "
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
Creamery Notes.

Butter is up and still going higher
It is reported that the cold storage
houses IN New York have a million
pounds less than usual at this time of
the year.
Some shipments Of butter are being
made to Newport News this week.
One or two car loads of cows from
the valley Of Virginia will arrive in the
next two weeks All that the cream
cry needs is more milk.
Some of our most successful farm
ers are putting in more COWS. Mr..
Reuben Johns and Mr.. James Bailey,
OF Buckingham, are building silos and
buying good cows.
Rev. j. L. Lancaster Of Cumber-
land, intends to start with twenty
cows to furnish cream to the cream
cry.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
Enormous Expenditure For Ligh
Material.

Editor Herald:-Through the col
urns of your paper respectfully ask
of our city council for an explanation
of the report of the treasurer for the
fiscal year ending August 81, 1909, in
reference to the electric light depart
ment. note the following in his re-
port: Material, ETC., $3,l12.9l; by
material S522.1S
One would Judge from the above
report that the same is not complete,
as it shows a deficit in this depart
ment of 81, $50 %. Would it not be
well to know just how the difference
occurs, and if this amount of material
is on hand why should such a large
amount be expended i presumel an
nually for material, when in this item
the coal, freight and salaries are not
included
Surely the incidentals, such as oils
and repairs would not amount to
50, 1i2.9 81 per annum. Further, how
many lights are now furnished, arc
and incandescent the price of same
for commercial and domestic purposes,
the charges for 16, "a and 36 candle
lights, or if there is any difference
made in the price of the candle power
used? Who knows how many lights
! am burning, the size and the candle
power, and when was this part Of this
department properly compared with
the charges as made on the books?
These matters should be of interest
to our city fathers in whom we have
placed this trust, and believe when
properly adjusted will mean reduc-
tion in the price of lights to the
patrons Of this service.
CONSUMER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
TWO MEETINGS.
Mass Meeting Selected Delegates
Library Meeting Considered Plans

Something new under the sun did
happen in Farmville on last Tuesday
evening. BY some misunderstanding
two meetings were advertised for the
same hour at the Courthouse, and
with unusual promptness the two
bodies met and entered the building
soon filling it. The one made up of
Democrats, the other of friends of a
library for Farmville, a majority Of
them being ladies'. The unterrified"
Democrats were given the right of
way. Mayor Banton presided as
Chairman of the district, and explain
ed that the object of the meeting was
to send delegates to the Senatorial
convention to meet at Burkeyille on
October lst to nominate a successor
to Judge Mann.
Mr.. j. Taylor Thompson then offer
ed a resolution reaffirming loyalty to
the time-honored principles Of Demo-
cracy which was adopted with enthu-
siasm. This was followed by another
endorsing the candidacy of Hon j.
j. Owen and this was carried by
large majority. The following dele
gates to the Burkeville Convention
were then chosen: Mayor Blanton, Dr.
Gills, Messrs. j. Taylor Thompson
and j. f. Johnston. The delegates
were empowered to select their alter
mates.
The meeting then adjourned, when
DR.. Kerlin president of the Library
Association took the chair, and in
clear and happy manner explained
the objects of the second meeting of
the evening. Short, but stirring
talks were then made by Mayor Blan-
ton, Dr. Hatcher Revs. Fugate,
Boogher and Hill, Judge Watkins, DR..
Anderson, Mr. II. f. Barrow and Mr..
Walker Scott A committee of ladies
in the meantime solicited for MEM
bers, and so far Jas we know all pres
ent signed the membership roll The
meeting was a signal success, and we
feel as designating it as the birthday
of the library. And yet we do not
forget the earnest and efficient work
of Dr. Kerlin and his co-workers, es-
pecially among the ladies, which had
gone before But the work is not
yet finished, and yetwe must continue
to uphold their hands and give them
our practical sympathy Farmville
needs the library, is able to inaugu-
rate and maintain it, and will do so.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
Death Of Respected COIOred Man.

Uncle Patrick Henry or Jefferson,
an old and respected resident of Farm
vile, died on last Saturday, and was
buried Sunday afternoon. He belong
ed to the late Mr. Geo. W. Daniel,
and there was a twin byother, who
was known as Thomas jefferson. Mr.
Daniel gave them their distinguished
names, and though named after biz
folks they went through life in hum
bic manner, commanding the respect
of those who knew him. Tom"
died some years ago.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
WITH OUR ADVERTISERS.
D3i GOODS MEN TO THE FRONT.
isd Their Offerings and Buy Al
Home.

Esoi our dry goods merchants
r- the columns of the Herald
which in impressive manner
t. .ae people Of town and country
uey have to offer i'm this
goods. They present a for
~ ray Of ladies suits, child
shoes, furnishings, prints,
e. n-a quiet of your homes read
'.- HH they have to sell, and then
.- -e better prepared to make your
seelol And if in doubt, re-
that these merchants study
Hse's clrefully and well, and
ready 20 give you the advantage
best judgments.
beard d lady who has just bought
-.-t&me of these stores, say, 1t
cheaper than one just
friend of mine in one of
.-.r cities.
SD why waste even a pos
n q mail order? Farmville
a village, and you can
"n-s at your own doors
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
SELLS-FL0T0 SHOWS.
THE CIRCUS. Joy OF OLD AND YOUNG
Impressive Street Parade, Picturesque
and Pleasing Performance.

The circus arrived on Thursday and
was greeted with the old-time warmth
of welcome Crowds lined the side
walks as the parade passed in review
and interest quickened as charots
and clowns, lions andNladies, ponies
and pianos bands and bears, camels
and chorus singers passed by. The
horses were i'm good keeping and the
noble animal is still the object Of uni
versal admiration.
The one-ring and one-clown circus
of other days has given place to the
two-ring and many clown exhibitions
of the present day. This panorama
as now unfolded is dazzling as well as
alarming. The acrobats are as nim-
bic as ever, the daring riders more
daring, the rope walkers as level Of
head and as clingilg of foot, the cos
tunes more glittering, the jokes more
laugh producing and altogether the
Sells-Floto scored a success.
And what of the crowd that looked
on and laughed? The pen of Dickens
would fail faithfully to picture it, and
we run from the effort with the re-
mark that to be appreciated a circus
crowd must be seen.
Five hundred Normal girls marching
in a body to the circus made a sight
worth seeing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

Editor Herald.-I regret to learn
that the Fair authorities are negoti-
ating for foreign band to make the
music for our Fair and are made to
ask, why not utilize our band What
the necessity for its existence, if it
is not to make music for home folks ?
1t is said that the members of the
band cannot leave their places Of busi-
ness during Fair week, and il this be
true, how can other young men Of
other cities be spared from their
places of business ? This is matter of
local concern, and l would add of To-
cal pride c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
! 1glRTETTE OF RECEPTIONS.
an r0rR CHURCHES ENTERTAIN on
SAME EVENING.
ne Faculty and Students Of The Nor.
nal the HOnOred Guests.

Friday evening of last week will
r.s in the history of Farmville as re-
.snton evening. The Episcopalians.
vs-hoists. Baptists and Presbyterians
.sre gracious and generous hosts and
ts Normal staff and students were
t,roroi guests. lSss,
From TO 1920 great crowds gather
.sirtae lecture rooms of the re-
.,sct,e churches, exchanged gentle
.,sr,esie,. indulged in the delights of
rsfned and cultured converse and to-
-a-ber ieasted on delicate dainties
umch had been prepared with artistic
.s1 and which were served in charm
-r and captivatiug manner. The
~est, moved from church to church,
and for the evening all denomination
Al barriers were removed and there
ws happy unison Of hearts and
.ess an unbroken family circle of
Christian, with a common Father
dwelling together in unity. The
Genes were beautiful to look upon
and thrilled with inspiration. We
know each other better now and will
nee ach other more.
Tie presbyterans alone had formal
words Of greeting and they were
.ser by Mr. j. Taylor Thompson.
rte others relied upon committees Of
reception who did welcome the COM
r-mi speed the parting guests"
wt .seealy grace and chivalric
-
l.e preachers were present lead
Hs social as well as things
rI
UeFHmy.lie Silver Band enliven-
evening. going from church to
stirring the pulse-beat of old
aifa. alike, and speaking to all
ena language common to hui
We say again of Farm
Ye Nel done.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
An Evening Of Music.

Dr. and Mrs. j. L. Jarman gave a
delightful reception and musicale at
their beautiful home on High street,
Tuesday evening, from nine to twelve,
in honor of their guests, Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Price, of Annapolis, Md.
A charming program was enjoyed,
the first part consisting Of piano solo,
The Dusk Of the Gods, Wagner-Mr.
Schemmel; tenor solo, A Day Dream,
Srelezks-Mr. Mattoon; soprano
solo, a. Alteration, Teima, lb In
May Time, Oley Speaks-Mrs. Price;
piano solo, To Spring Grieg-Mrs.
Kerin; soprano solo, Deserted,
McDoweI-Miss Minor; duet from
Trumpeter Of Sakkingen-Dr. and Mrs.
Jarman; soprano solo, a Thy Dear
Eyes, Bartlett, lb) Baby, Siemonn-
Mrs. Price
After an intermission of merry con-
versation, during which delicious re-
freshments were served, a delightful
enjoyed the second part Of
the program, as follow: Piano solo,
Pas des Amphores, Chaminade-Mrs.
Kerlin, solo, a Three Green Bonnets,
Guy de Ha'delot, Go Down the Shad-
owed Lane, Osgood-Mrs. Price;
tenor solo, The Two Grenadiers,
Schumann- DR.. Jarman; solo, Too
Young for Love, Rotoli-Aliss Minor;
solo, IA Goodbye, Summer, Lynes-
b Dearest-Mrs. Price, with an
encore, Rosalie, by DeKoven.
Miss Andrews played accompani-
ments for Mrs. Price Miss Minor and
Mr. Mattoon.
All the home musicians are well
known and often heard with pleasure,
but Mrs. Prices beautiful voice was a
new delight to music-lovers Of Farm
Vile Her high, clear soprano is
by unusual sweetness,
purity and fleXibility, while
the winsome grace Of the singers
manner added charm to each song so
expressively interpreted. Mrs. Price
showed herself a musician of the most
perfect training and experience, sing
ing number after number with untiring
ease and faultless enunciation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

1t has come to this that if the ladies'
of Farmville viii not organize that
broom brigade Of which the Herald has
so often made mention, then we can
not hope for such cleanliness Of side
walks as we all should desire to have
Some of our housewives are duly
careful in this regard but many are
not.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

Have you noticed the electric sign
at the entrance to the Opera House?
1t has on city airs, but friend Bob"
West wants to know who is response
bic for the spelling. Some one re-
piled: Maybe Mr.. Roosevelt is the
author. "
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
Health and Beauty Aid

Cosmetics and lotions will not clear
your complexion Of pimples and blot
ches like Foley's Orino Laxative, for
indigestion, stomach and liver trouble
and habtual constipation. Cleanses
the system, and is pleasant to take.
Sold by all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

"e.ed remarkable contribution
r recent issue Of the Home Com
Hn the pen of young man
~o tried TO be preacher for
i...a years ave up the fight and as
-1el as reason that he couldn't be
'tes' and remain in the ministry
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24
No Place Like FaPmYiIle.

burdened housekeepers
was recently made to pay
2O eggs Some relief
-t be adopted or board
Sl4.25 a monthmust be
0r else the simple life
nr8d-ced In this connec-
eminded of a letter writ
r our housekeepers by a
"00 boarded in Farmville
of years paying Sl5 a
meo hot square meals,
new home she is made
month for one meal a day,
l being dinner. And
the fact that She hasn't
hot bread for the past
She now lives in touch of
cents round trip, but is as
from light not rolls as
the West. She clos
w,h tender message to
rumville cook There is
Fmmyille, and no Won
Normal is crowded to the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

Many people delude themselves by
saying at will wear away when they
notice symptoms Of kidney and blad-
der trouble. This is a mistake. Take
Foley's Kidney Remedy, and stop the
drain OF the vitality. 1t cures back
ache, rheumatism, kidney and blad-
der trouble, and makes every trace Of
pain, weakness and urinary trouble
disappear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

Dr. Abernethy, the great English
physician, said, "Watch your kidneys.
When they are affected, life Is in dan
GER Foley's Kidney Remedy makes
healthy kidneys, corrects urinary ir-
regularitie-. and tones up the whole
system. Sold 10y all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

Dyspepsia is our national ailment.
Burdock Blood Bitters is the national
cure for il. 1t strengthens stomach
promotes flow ofdigestive
juices, puriiies the blood, builds you
no.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

In these physical culture days some
people display great agility in lodging
taxes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

Cut prices for cash on ladies and
children's low shoes, at
Fleming Il Clark's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

HE. E..Barrow d Co. have just receiv-
ed car Union Grain. Best thing known
for dairy purposes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

.- -at fellow Of yours ever
~. The courage to propose?
.... --ess not. He's like an
Al hourglassf
,s es the more time he gets
/; sand he has.-Cleveland Lead
sr- t'.ft
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

If you want mating or art-squares
be sure and see Doyne.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-24

The family tree sometimes bears
pretty poor fruit.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-20
PENN|[ESSONEDAY;;
RICH THE NEXT
DENVER MAN AND WIFE DISCOV.
Err POCKET CONTAINING DOCU-
MENT WORTH FORTUNE OF
100000 TO THEM.

Denver, May 20.-Horace Crow
Hosford and his wife are today on
their way to Rulo, Neb., where a for
tune of 100000 awaits them. Yes
terjay they were penniless.
Hosford, instead of being disinher-
tied, as he believed himself, sudden
II found that he was wealthy when
his wife opened an old suitcase and
found package of papers given her
by her father-in-law upon her mar
riage, with instructions not to open
II until after his death. She had for
gotten the papers. When opened the
package was found to contain the
elder Hosford's last will reinstating
his son.
Mrs. Hosford is the daughter of the
late Carl Youngerman, a millionaire
of Des Moines, Ia, AMI her marriage
to Hosford was bitterly opposed by
her parents. Mrs. Hosford was cut
off with only a nominal sum by the
will of her father. Mrs. Youngerman
and her daughter became estranged
upon the marriage of the latter to
Hosford and Mrs. Youngerman now
resides in Los Angeles.