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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
THE MAYORS MONDAY MORN
INC COURT.
A Curious and Large Crowd in Attend
anCe. Many Women Among
the Number.

One pistol toter was fined 500, six
crap shooters $40 each. For the lux
ury Of fighting another had to pay 81.
1t wasn't much of a fight, however,
none dead and none wounded, and
his Honor let him down easy.
The crap shooters still occupy front
rank as offenders and seem deter
mined to hold on to their supremacy
as violators of the law. It must be a
paying pastime as the money is al
ways on hand to settle up. This
door of opportunity" at least stands
wide open night and day TO the broth
er in black. Most of this money goes
to the Commonwealth or Farmville
would have well-nigh two dispensaries
within her gates.
1t should be remembered that Farm
vile has three wide-awake policemen
on duty and that offenders can hardly
hope to escape.
But what is preventive power Of
human punishment if no disgrace at
taches?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
JUST FROM OHIO.
Horses, Cattle and AngOFa Goats.

Mr.. w. d. Phelps, who bought
farm near town last November ad-
Joining that of Judge Hundley and
others. has Just returned from Hill
lard. Ohio, bringing with him car
load of pure Guernsey cattle, 3 head
of horses, 20 Angora goats, farming
machinery, two carloads of hay, etc z
During the last fall Mr.. Phelps won
81. 600 in premiums at different fairs
in the State of Ohio, and has brought
this premium-wjnning stock with hlm
10 Virginia. We give him the glad
hand of welcome with the hope that
when the Virginia fairs open with the
coming season he may continue to WIN
and wear the laurels.
There is room for such men OF
worth and of work Our gates stand
wide open to receive them and may
they live long and prosper. y Whal
splendid contribution these COWS VIII
make to our creamery. Cows anc
creamery. Victory is in the air
Cheer, brother, and take fresh cour
aOe for the battle of life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Twenty Years on to His JOB.

Simon" is today celebrating the
10Th anniversary as commander IN
chief of the town mule and cart,
and the programme of celebration con-
sists in strict attention to daily duty
Cost considered, this turn out is among
the best investments Farmv!lle ever
made. Before the days of the mule
and cart, the habit was to employ the
drays now and then to make a gene
raj cleaning of the streets, and before
the town had been gone over, the
trash had began to accumulate again.
and so we could never feel that we
were well swept. Noting this con-
dition of affairs the Herald suggested
the mule and cart, and Simon" fel
heir to the job. He drove the same
mule for Is years and turned hin
over for sale fat and fine. We couldn
well do without this daily picking W
of things not good to look upon.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
IMMIGRATION OR NOT?

Representatives of the Cunningham
Literary Society of the Normal tackled
the above worldwide subject in de-
bate on last Saturday evening in the
Auditorium, and after spirited dis
cussion of the subject and IN when
the young combatants eXhlo-
tied good knowledge of the facts IN
volved, the committee decided in Ia
vor of the affirmative.
The affirmative was represented by
Miss Fannie Price and Miss Louise
Ford. the negative by Miss Honor
Price and Miss Phebe Brough.
A representative Of the Herald
knocked for admission, but finding the
doors locked and Special Policeman
Tucker, having a sharp eye on him az
he moved around for some other dool
that would open to him, he retreC
without having the pleasure OF enjoy
inc the flow of soul and feast OF rea
son. -
We are told, however, that tn
Young athletes bore themselves wit
the ease, and grace and confidence Q
experts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Death Of Mrs. Palmer

Mrs. Pearle Palmer, widow OF the
late VIM. Wheary Palmer, died at her
home in this place on Bridge street at
s A. NJ. Wednesday last, the 10th, IN
the 3lst year Of her age. The funer-
al services were conducted at the
home at II A. NJ. yesterday, the Rev.
s. c. Hatcher officiating, and the bu-
rial was in our town cemetery The
following were the pall-bearers:
r. w. Garnett, S. H. Bliss, II. X.
Bullock, w. r. Drumeller' II. L.
Steger, Lewis Paulett.
Mrs. Palmer was preceded to the
crave sometime since by her husband
and an only child, and for two years
met with Christian fortitude and re-
sionation the encroachment of that
dread enemy Of the human family
consumption, and at last yielded to
ifs inexorable demands. In the
fullness of affliction the pure gold Of
her character was separated from its
dross. and the light Affections of this
present life" which after all are but
for q moment have secured for her
crown of rejoicing, a home upor
which no shadow falls and in which
none are ever sick.
Blessed are the dead which die II
the Lord from henceforth; yea, saltl
the spirit, that they may rest iron
their labors, and their works do follow
them"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
THE CREAMERY AGAIN.

Now that Farmville is to have its
creamery, we beg to call attention to
the following, which has come to
us from the Agricultural department
at Washington:
"There is no branch of agriculture
that is more needed in the South than
dairying. AS conditions now are,
more is consumed than produced.
The country in general is adapted to
dairying, and with better stock and
improved methods the South can sup
ply its own demand.
Southern dairymen as rule do not
practice the most economical methods.
The average COW produces only about
half what it should. Too many OF
the dairies are in the city, and should
be on the farm where better milk and
butter could be produced. The whole
situation could be improved in the
three essentials, better cows, more
homegrown feed, better product.
1t is the desire of the Department o
Agriculture to have the work taker
up and continued by the difieren
States of the South so that the Fed
eral government may withdraw afte
the work is well started, and SOM
States have already taken hold.
Agriculturists and dairymen VIII
are interested can secure much val
uable information from the twenty
fourth annual report of the Bureal
of Animal Industry, volume of sev
eral hundred pages. Application
should be made to a member of Con
gress. The portion dealing with pres
ent dairy conditions in the South ha
been issued separately in pamphle
form as Farmers Bulletin $40. 9Th
Dairy Industry Of the South" an
can be obtained on application tomen
bers of Congress, or TO the Bureau
Animal Industry, Washington, d. I
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
WELCOME HOME.
Not From the Var But From Battle
With the Elements.

The people of Farmville are not OF
mercurial temperament nor much CIV
en- to the huzzah, and this must ac-
count for the fact that the Guard on
its return from Washington was re-
ceived quietly and without demon
stration, and yet under the unruffled
surface grateful hearts were beating
iovous welcome that the boys were at
home again with but one missing and
none dead on the field of honor. Pr-
vate Tom Scott, of Cumberland, was
struck by a car as he stepped from
the front of an approaching automo-
bile and though not dangerously
wounded was left in hospital Tor
treatment -,
AS is now known to all the world
of readers of the papers the Fourth IN
Washington was beat upon by pitt
less storm and its streets covered with
many inches of snow and slush. Un-
der such conditions Captain Hunt
wisely concluded not to take part IN
the parade which might have meant
death to many in ranks, and as the
company paid its own way and were
under no command to do nonors, this
he was justified in doing. The marcn
;teolf was NOT so much to be dreaded,
but waiting for five hours to oegln Il
was clothed in horror. Not being un'
der arms the members of the compa
nv had the freedom of the city, an'
as they were well clad and well shot
enioyed the day in face of the Storm
King.
On the return trip a number OF th'
boys got left" in Lynchburg. NO
satisfied with the sights of Washington
they lust had to take in those 0
Lynchburg, and while seeing the tran
pulled out for Farmville.
The company's treasury is out som
s4OO by reason of the trip, but IN
boys had a good time and no one
repretting the cost. Such trips ar
: not only interesting but educational.
Now we will buckle down to mar
] work for the next four years, elect
. Democrat next time and then a
Farmville will quit work for thre
= davs and storm the Capital City OF tn
Nation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Training School News.

There was a debate in the
eighth grade on Thursday, March 18th,
1909 The question was, Resolved,
That immigration should be allowed
in the United States. Those who
took part in the debate were as fol-
lows:
Affirmative-Charlie Bugg, Stanley
Millidge, Judson Robinson.
Negative-Edna Putney, Mildred
Minkle, Susie Davis.
Mr.. J. H. Binford, President of the
State Teachers Association, visited
the Fifth and Sixth Grades Friday,
March 5, 1909.
The Fifth Grade Honor Roll for last
week included those children who die
not talk without permission during the
week. The following are those who
receive stars:
Lurline Moring, Alice Putney
Mary Hardy, Kathleen Spencer, lr
vine Watkins, Judith Shumate, JeaI
Morris, Eolin Fretwell, Martha Foster
Lydia Williams, Barrye WALL lla Simp
son, Rosa Jones, Irma Rice.
la Simpson.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Death Of Mrs. Jarnagln.

A telegram which was received here
on last Sunday announced the death
of Mrs. Aggie Venable Jarnagin. In
years gone by she was known in this
section of Virginia as Miss a. Watkins,
daughter of the late Judge F. n. Wat
kins. Her death occurred on the sea
coast of Florida where she had gone
in search of health.
The remains were brought to the
old home, Messy Creek, Tenn, where
they now rest by the side Of her dis
tineuished husband, the late Judge
,Jarnagin, in his day a leading lawyer
of his State and one Of its most re-
spected and honored of her citizens.
Judge and Capt. Watkins attended
the funeral. Mrs. Jarnagin is surviv-
ed by the two brothers just named
and two sisters and four children.
Many daughters have risen up to
bless mother-Virginia, but among
them none of more queenly presence,
gracious manner, or richer gifts o.
mind and of heart than this noble wo
man whose death shadow now rests 81
darkly on two States, and legions oi
wounded, bleeding hearts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
PHENIX PR0SPERING.
New Depot, New Stores and New Indus
tries.

Alr Lee Paul, general manager Of
the coming town Of Southside Virgin
ia, was with US recently and in high
glee over the bright outlook for Phe-
nix. Two mail trains each day, de-
pot about finished, a new store going
up, other industries, and with the
good hope of locating a large plant in
the near future.
New country roads are opening up
and from these arteries Of trade new
life-blood will be received. Farmville
is deeply interested in the young sis
ter and is watching her growth anxi-
ousIy yet hopefully. There is room
enough for great big" Phenix.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Fire Alarm System.

First Ward-East Of Main streetand
north of Third street, two strokes OF
the bell.
Second Ward-East of Main street
and south ofThird street, three strokes.
Third Ward-West of Main street
and south of High street, four strokes.
Fourth Ward-West of Main street
and north of High street, five strokes
Main Street Ward-Six strokes.
And then the fast ringing each time
after the ward number is struck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Meherrln Musings.

Editor Herald:-During a recent
visit to this ancient and attractive bu-
siness center | was impressed with
the quiet but progressive spirit of the
men of affairs and the comfort of its
homes. Nobody seemed to be in a
hurry but everybody was getting
there" Now that the Virginian
Railway has furnished another arte-
ry of trade the life blood should flow
with a quickened throb.
Veteran Archer" Haskins is still
on deck and continuing to contribute
largely to the history Of Meherrin as
has been his wont to do since he stop
ped wearing the gray" By the
way he has the best stock of war incl
dents many of them full of fun and
others pathetic in the extreme. The
next time you meet with him get him
to tell you the story in which COmrade
Somerfield Dance figures conspicu-
ously. 1t is worth repeating.
Mr.. T. C. Haskins, a chip of the
old block" is branching out in busi-
ness vedtures and is building a num-
ber of attractive residences at Altivis-
ia. He has great confidence in the
future of that young city.
Mr. NJ. E. Gee, one of the leading
merchants of the place, is up and
at it" with both feet and both hands,
only regretting that he hasn't other
hands and other feet to contribute to
the fight while the Madam stands by
his side the queen of housekeepers
and furnishing to the men of the road
meals that refresh the tired man and
charm the most fastidious tastes.
Mr.. F. H. Kaufman holds the keys
to the Prince Edward-Lunenburg
+ County Bank, and as cashier is di-
recting its affairs wisely and well.
The bank is supplying a long-felt
local want and is receiving the sup:
= port and confidence Of a growing and
o gratified patronage.
DR.. Capps is busy visiting the sick
but doesn't look as though he ever
felt the pang of illness himself.
Mr.. Dickinson looks prosperous and
still making money though he make:
no fuss about it.
] did not have the pleasure OF meet
ing with the Rev. Daughtry this time
a nan of gentle presence, an earnes
and consecrated worker in the Master
= vineyard
= Meherrin's S main street is rockbot
y, toned but she cannot yet boast o
" oranolithich walkways.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Death Of an EStimable Lady.

Mrs. Geo. Lincoln Bun, wife Of
Professor Bun, of Cornell University
died on the 31st of January last.
She was known to us as Miss Matte
Martin, daughter of the late Rev.
TAYLOR Martin. She had charge OF the
training department of the State Nor
NAL School for one year. She went
from here to Cornell, taking a two
years course. She then taught IN
the High school of Ypsylanti and went
again to Cornell when she took her
degree. She was married in August,
1907, and lived at Cornell until ner
untimely death.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Farmyllle Boy HOnOred,

One of the first appointments made
by Mr.. Taft was that of Z. Lewis Dal-
ioy to an important position in the In
dian service. This young man is a
native of Farmville, first saw the light
of dav in the home now occupied by
Mrs. Charles Bugg. His family moved
TO Roanoke some years ago and for
the past few years our young friend
has been in Washington making fine
reputation in one of the departments.
We'll done, Mr.. Taft, and our con-
oratulations. friend Lewis.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
A Warrior WaiStCOat.

Mr.. Sam Amos, of Cumberland, was
in town on Wednesday and during
with Mr.. E. L. Eram-
bert mentioned the fact that he had at
home a velvet vest, which was made
for him by his father, the late L. ).
Erambert, 40 years ago. Mr.. Amos
values it so highly that he declined to
part with it for full suit of clothes
Honest cloth and honest workmanship
in those DAYS of long ago.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
DEATH Of MR.. JOHN D.
RICHARDSON.

Mr.. John D. Richardson, a Virgin
ian of the old school, died on last Sat
urday at the home of Mr.. H. w.
Hundley, at Burkeville. He had
reached the age of ninety years, hav-
ING enjoyed the blessing of good
health until within a short time of his
death. He was a brother of the late
Mrs. Edwin Edmunds, and the uncle
of Mr.. H. w. Edmunds, Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Cralle, Mrs. j. NJ. Venable, Mrs. R..
s. Paulett and Mrs. Sue Edmunds.
Mrs. r. S. Paulett went down on
Monday to attend the funeral services.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Good Liniment.

You will hunt a good while before
Won find a preparation that is equal 10
chamberlain Liniment as cure ior
muscular and rheumatic pains, Tor
the cure of sprains and soreness OF tne
muscles. 1t is equally valuable LOT
lame back and all deep seated muscu-
lar mains. 25 and so cent sizes ior
sale bv The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
For Diseases of The Skin.

Nearly all diseases of the skin sucn
as eczema, tetter, salt rheum and bar
bers' itch, are characterized by an in
tense itching and smarting, which Of
ten makes life a burden and disturbs
sleep and rest. Quick relief may be
had by applying Chamberlain's Salve.
1t allays the itching and smarting al
most instantly. Many cases have
been cured by its use. For sale by
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
We Can Beat EN-.

01 30 acres of land William Ste
an, ot Cuba Ala, grew 81, 600
aara at truck and eight bales Of cot
I'm last year, and this year he's try
r-n coax Sc. 600 of truck from the
same piece of soil, in addition to 10
cotton.
Give The old veteran, II. w. Ed
0n acres to cultivate in let
-l i the facilities for thorough
an- and he would beat him to a
r,."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Roll Of Honor for the FaPmVllle Graded
School.

VII Grade-Lionel Dix.
VI Grade-Edwin Lancaster, Sarah
Orange, Carl Wick, Egbert Womack,
Lizzie Young.
Y Grade-Ray Cross, Mollie Moore
Princess Watkins, Paul Wick.
" Grade-Dona Levy, Julia Ber-
man.
III Grade-Ralph Cross.
II Grade-Clara Harvey, Clara
Hoagland, Bessie Mann.
1 Grade-James Fretwen, Eddie
WhitlOck. Mary Skinner.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Good Sale Of Tobacco.

,,.' Ar W. E. Chappell, of the Marble
'.A neighborhood of Prince Edward
county sold at the old warehouse,
%N9 hills of tobacco which weighed
'0N pounds for s445. Of course he
-'@le a profit and is pleased.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Read the Correction.

t Was Mr c. S. Hamlet and not
Ar D. G. Hamlet who wanted the rest
o The boys to grow cows while he
"ltmei to grow tobacco. And he
smiled as he said it. j. c. will do
oon and DO both well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Pictures Of Correspondents.

1t is the desire Of the Herald to
have the pictures Of all Of its cores
pondents in the Trades Edition, and
we ask that a photograph be sent us
at once for this purpose by each OF
them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
Death Of a Venerable Lady.

Mrs. William Carey died Tuesday
at her home in the upper end OF
Prince Edward, in the Slst year of her
ace She led quiet, blameless and
useful life, and has gone to her re-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

No soul is desolate as long as there
is a human being for whom II can leei
trust and reverence.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12
HAMPDEN-SIONEY BOYS BEFORE
THE F00TLIGHTS.
They Gaze an Enjoyable Entertainment
at the Opera House.

The Hampden-Sidney Glee and Man
dolin Clubs gave a pleasant entertain
ment at the Opera House on the even
inc of the 9th. On the same evening
there were other attractions to which
our people were drawn, and that ac-
counts for the fact that the house was
not crowded
After Lent they must come again
and fix upon an evening when no
competitor is in the field.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

blackstone Guano makes wrappers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Building blocks of glass are in COM
mon use IN SileSia.
Bathing in the snow is common
custom in Russia.
Pigments Of more than 500 different
colOrs are secured from coal.
Don't hang a dismal picture on the
wall, and don't daub with sables and
glooms in your conversation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

The highest price tobacco is made
with Blackstone GuanO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-03-12

Just little CAsCAswEET is all that
is necessary to give your baby when
1t is cross and peevish. CAsCAswEET
contains no opiates nor harmful drugs
and is highly recommended by moth
ers everywhere. Sold by Anderson
Drug Co.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-26
Shows Her Apnreciation

Dear Miss Thomas: II Is such beautiful
evening that I feel Ike I want 10 visit the
Houscholders for a short while. / hope that
You don't think ] come too often, but ] te2l
Ike I ans talking with very dear friends when
voting 10 or reading the Household, and 1
dcn't know what I would 10 II they were TO
cut our page out Of The Semi-Weekly Journal.
/ am sure ] would care FOR the paper no longer.
and I EN- satisfied there arc lots Of others inc
same way.
Euln Loo, your letter In a recent paper was
fine; Il r. indeed true there Is no place ike
home I read your letter 20 my brother, who
was visiting ne; he was already homesick ana
he left for home Immediately. OF course 1
miss him, but ! truly glad that he loves
his home. He will have no loving mother TO
greet him. but, thank the lord, her influences
still lives with her children.
TubrrOse I sorry Tor you; hope you VIII
I. too. have n stepmother, and / know some
thing about Il; there some good stepmothers.
] want TO ask all the sisters who have ney1r
written the Whitfield sisters 10 do so, and ypu
VIII re amply paid in reading their letters.
II does me good 10 read them, ara MAKES me
more thankful, and ] will try 10 write them II
Il viii help to cheer their lonely hours and let
don't forget 10 send them dime occasionally
to buy stamps 10 pnswer their letters.
Hello, Dugan, l am thinking those girls you
told US about have eaten you; IL not, come
again, and tell US II you have found one mat
suits YOU.
Holly Leaf, we are anxious for your return,
and also Mrs Usrdwork-if you haven't worked
hard that you sick and not able TO write.
The children will soon be home from school,
so ! would better bid you all good evening.
/ wish Miss Thomas and all the Household Q
happy Thanksgiving MRS. WEGLEN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-26
That Terrible Dime Novel

Dear Households: VIII you all admit
STRANGER in your happy family; I've read Ch1t
several wears and have enjoyed the letter, oue
THIS is my first visit to the household.
Whisky and compulsory education have Deeh
vol and intelligently discussed, so l VIII Try
I'm my roor way TO say what THINK OF thS
dime novel. -, -. -
TO me it is as bad whisky, and the TWO az
often companions A boy can obtain a dime
novel as there is 10 law against them, when
getting whisky is out Of the question IACy
ruIr his mind; his thoughts are degraded they
make him lead an immoral life to think that
bpin7sc a murderer, a bank BobOer and numerous
other evils is cutie heroic life.
Last weeks paper had long piece IN II ABOUT
n youth only il years old, who killed one man.
mCrtally wounded another, ard wnen he saw ur
WAS going to get caught. fired bullet INTO MS
own brain. All caused from reading dime nov
els Listen. fathers. much, or more re-
sponsibility rests upon you as on mothers. Help
her with the boys. IT you are not You shodld
he his ideal OF manhood. Watch yourself; 'ce
II Won are Just the right Kind Of man you would
like for your BOY to be.
Study your boys he comrades with them; buy
they good books TO recd books that Will inspire
ticm % luftier things; help the mother maxi
homo pleasant for them; IT is part of your
responsibility. Some men think that TO keep
llentv TO eat ana Is all that Is required
Of them but il IS not half.
TO please keep the dime novel out OF the
home If dCn't want sorrow and misery,
for that is what Il brings.
wishing Miss Thomas ana all the HOuseholders
pleasant Thanksgiving and happy Christmas
MRS. MELL WlSHE&.