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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-22
Greer to Row Lynch.

HALHrAN y. s.. August .l.-It was
stated In local rowing circles last night
that three-nile scUilins race has been
arranged between Frank Greer Of Boston
and Mark l.vnrh OF this city The con-
test will be held here in a week or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-22
NEW YORK'S WEEKLY
LETTER ON FIGHTERS
Bill Blunt Writes Entertain
ingIy About the Boxing
Game.
By Bill Blunt.

NEW YORK. August o1.-Iooks as
though the question, Who is the
present champion. Jeffres or Johnson
is going TO be asked as often as those
three other interroga;ions that have be-
come threadbare by continual use: Was
John l.. Sullivan champion of the world?
rs Tommy Ryan Hebrew ard
What constitutes a Knockout Numer-
Gus wasers are going TO be laid on the
first proposition In fact. the fans have
started to bet on it already. Here goes
for the four of them: Sullivan was not
champion of the world Ryan is not a
Hebrew. knockout means TO DC incapaci-
tated from continuing for ten seconds
from any cause and not necessarily being
rendered unconscious and Johnson is the
present champion with Jeffries portraying
the role o. challenger. Neither OF the
tour lnterrogations can ever be answered
to the entire satisfaction of everybody,
but the answers as outlined above seem
10 be the consensus. of opinion OF many OF
the closer students Of the boxing game
and are worth wager under almost any
conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-22

II has been q disastrous Year for the
Fotomacs, who usually make good in
some of the resattas but SO far they
haven't lad a run for the money. and
aow 20 have their priced racing boat
smashed up kind OF rubs it in Oil the To-
cal champions.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Dairy In Virginia.

We read recently that the State Of
Wisconsin sold last year $50, coo, 600 OF
dairy products, and with that state
ment the further fact that the Virginia
cities are being supplied with like
products from beyond the limits of our
State. Isn't this all wrong and can
it be that the farmers Of Virginia can
not supply the cities Of Virginia with
cream. milk and butter? To ask the
question is to answer it. And is there
no profit in the raising of such things:
Ask T. O. Sandy, j. j. Gillian, Bev-
erly Gates. Woodson Venable and 9th
ers and get the answer Of practical
men. No dreaming, nor theorists, no
book farmers, but men who know
whereof they speak and from actual
ovnpripnce
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
MONDAY MORNING MAYORS
COURT.

The Mayors court opened on Mon
day at 9 A. NJ, and his Honor was
confronted by motley gang Of Of
tenders against law and decency. If
the Big Stick, " the President Elect
and Booker Washington had been
present they would have been forced
to the conclusion that so far as Farm
vile is concerned the freedom of the
negroes, the franchise, free schools
churches, Sunday schools, society OF
the Morning Star, " Sons of the
Sun, " Glory Bards, " True Reform
ers" and such like as moral agencies,
uplifting influences, purifying factors,
have proved dismal failures There
is no satisfaction in writing this, but
cause Of genuine regret.
Twenty or more stalwart young ne
groes, too lazy to work, ashamed to
beg, and who look to crap" for
clothes, shoes, shelter and sleeping
places, And this disgusting exhibit,
is made week by week. Watch
man, what of the night?" It grows
darker and darker and there is not
even star of hope to be seen shed
ding its twinkling light on the bosom
of the impenetrable gloom. And yet
Booker Washington is begging for
81, 600, 600 more of money for Tuske-
gee, and at the Lincoln dinners, clam
oring for chance to be given the
brother in black. Hasn't the chance
been given him? Are not the doors
to legitimate work, an honest living
thrown wide open in FarmviIle and
the surrounding country? Need any
strong man ask in vain for a place in
which to work? Are not roof-trees
offered to him and his family?
None of these, thank you Crap
is easier more inviting, and just suits
our depraved tastes, are the replies
given to appeals made to come up to
higher levels Of living. Again we ask
anxiously. What of the night?" And
there is no comforting promises Of
dawn of day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Normal School News.

Misses Dugger and Harrison gave
an ENJOYABLE valentine party to their
friends last Friday evening from eight
to eleven O'Clock, in the Normal School
Library. Miss Harrison presided at
the punch bowl, and at nine-thirty
the guests repaired to Mrs. Milledge's S
where refreshments were served.
The pupils and teachers of the
seventh and eighth grades were enter
tained last Thursday afternoon, by
the Literary societies of their grades.
Viva Paulett, President of the seventh
grade Literary Society, presided over
the meeting. The following program
was rendered
First Valentine made in America
Martha Bugg.
A Historic Valentne-Bernice Spen-
Ger.
Grandmother's Valentine-Susie
Davis.
Song-Swanee River.
A Valentine Story-M arguerite
Wood
An Old Valentine-Eighth grade pu
pills.
Nemmie Lyon, a sixth grade pu
pil. has returned to school after the
absence of more than a week
la Simpson, a pupil Of the fftl
Grade returned to school Monday, af
ter being absent since Christmas.
Grace Dugger.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
BETTER ACT IN TIME.

We say again and with al due re-
spect that when the Herald's Trade
Issue leaves the press and you are left
out you are going to feel lonesome.
You say now it wont be worth a cent
to my business, but you will then say,
/ would give dollars to correct the
mistake, and then we may be heart
less enough to say We told you So "
The saddest word Of tongue Or pen
is that it might have been
Nine-tenths Of the business men Of
Farmville have generously sustained
the venture, but what about the one
tenth?
Opportunity knocks at your door,
but refused admission passes on.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
MERCHANT VS.. MEDICAL MAN. "

During the heated discussion Of the
hog ordinance before the Town Coun-
Gil Merchant Z. L. Erambert was pit
ted against DR.. w. J. Gills The for
mer plead earnestly for the poor
mans privilege of raising a hog, while
the doctor plead for the health and
lives of the people, strenuOusly con-
tending that hog pens in town were
persistent death-dealers. In reply,
waxing warmer as the war advanced,
Councilman Erambert in his rejOinder
said with vehemence and emphasis,
Your honor, am not satisfied in my
mind whether hogs in pens or doctors
with pills are most destructive of hu-
man life.
The curtain fell .on the discussion,
and the hog ordinance was again laid
on the table. "
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
MUZZLE Or KILL.

Major Venable complains and justly
that twice recently, once when driv-
ing into town, and again when leav
ing for home, his horse was savagely
attacked by a bull dog, and each time
il was with great effort he could ward
off bodily injury. This ought not to
be. Farmville is dependent on the
coming in of our country friends,
and we flatter ourselves that our
country friends feel a certain degree
of dependence on Farmville, and to
have vicious bull dogs to stand in our
gateways to bite them back is alto
gether too bad.
Councilman f. L. Erambert, during
the recent discussion of the dog ordi-
nance, took occasion to say that he
could never understand why any man
or woman wanted to walk around our
streets with a grinning bull dog fol-
lowing them. Still there Is no ac-
counting for tastes, but all Of us will
agree that the snarling monster should
not be permitted to attack our lncom-
ING friends. Poets and orators have
written and spoken many glowing tri-
butes to the loyalty of the dog, the
most striking of them all having been
delivered by the late Senator Vest, on
the floor of the Senate, and it was
Dickens who pitied the man who
led "dogless life. " And yet a bit
ing dog should not be allowed the
right of way on the streets Of a town
where men, women and children are
expected to 90 without the privilege of
carrying concealed weapons.
Not that we love the dog less, ="
but human beings the more.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
wood and Coal Enough. -

a venerable friend of ours said to
us recently, I can no longer attend
the services of my church regularly,
my eyesight is such that can no long
er read, but / have wood and coal
enough to keep me warm until the
summer comes again, no matter
what the character of the weather the
grounding may send us in March and
April, and can sit and think Of what
I have read, of the friends of bygone
and now and then commune with
those who still live, so my lot is not a
hard one and have only cause for
gratitude ~
Happy here and sure hope Of heav-
en- hereafter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
FARMERS IN OFFICE.

We are not going to take part IN
the local fight for the Legislature, but
must be permitted to say that the far
mers of Prince Edward can not justly
claim that they have been neglected
in the past when county officials were
to be chosen. Our good and worthy
friend, Ewing, was farmer when
first made treasurer and continued to
be so long as he served the people.
The same is true of Sheriff Dickinson,
Owen, the representative in the Leg
islature, Dupuy, the Commissioner OF
the Revenue, and the same is
true of a majority of the Board OF Su-
pervisors, for our friend Hasklns
wouldn't be anything but a farmer,
and Judge Watkins insists that he is
the best farmer of them all.
There is no danger of the farmer
being ignored in Prince Edward. 1t
is a county of farmers with few scat
tering merchants and lawyers and doc
tors here and there,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
"The Sauce"

One of our earnest w. c. T. u. sis
ters. who is not a housekeeper, be-
came enamored of a certain sauce
which was served at a recent dinner
and pronounced it the best she ever
tasted. " As she sang its praises some
one ventured TO ask OF the receipt
bv which it had been made and when
if was known that the one conspicuous
and controlling ingredient was pure
sherry wine, thoughts Of a con-
flicting nature began to take posses
sion of her heart and mind. She did
not mean to offend, and when the rec
ord of her innocent mistake is made,
a tear will be there to blot it out
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Every Thlnq.'

Can't. X. L. Fowlkes was in town
cd Saturday, and in reply to a ques-
ton addressed to him by a Herald
man who asked after the farm, said
we have everything on the farm.
Not chickens to fry as yet but they
will come in time. Happy farmers
When one contrasts the conditions in
life with that Of the millionaire we
always feel tender pity for the latter
A farmer in health, with a bank ac-
count and a happy family circle about
him. Do the stars look down on a
mortal man so to be envied?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
LEXINGTON VS.. FARMVILLE.
Girls Of The Valley VS.. Girls Of The
SOuthSide.

There was a spirited game of bas-
ket ball played at the Armory on last
Saturday morning, the contestants
being representatives of the High
School, of Lexington, and of the Nor
NAL. OF course the Normal won, and
by large score. Then the shouting
began, and the girls paraded the
streets, waving their banners and
making the welkin ring. When girl
meets girl, then comes the tug of war.
The visitors, however, were hand
somely entertained at the Normal,
and went home defeated, but glad and
grateful.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
The Bank Statements.

The quarterly statements of the
condition of our four banks that ap-
peared in last weeks Herald made in
teresting reading. Their growth has
been simply wonderful. Where does
the money come from? We answer
our one query by saying, from the
pockets of our enterprising, economi-
cal, thrifty, progressive people. They
are growing financially stronger, and
the banks grow with them. Cheer,
brother, save your funds and give
your fears to the winds.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
From 6:3O A. NJ. TO 1880 P. NJ.

Some of our merchants begin work
at 6:3O a. m, and quit the struggles
at 1890 p. m. The maid of all
work" saunters into the home at 7.3O,
raises a light dust eats heavy break
fast, washes a few dishes, mods until
dinner, another heavy meal, slight
preparations for the last meal Of the
day, early to bed and late to rise, and
so it goes from day to day. The mer-
chants are cheerful and happy, the
maid grunts and groans. The only
solution of the servant girl problem is
to engage men. Men are used to be-
ing bossed. " Apply at the Herald Of
flee for further particulars.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
In the Social WhirI.

Last Friday evening was made to
thrill with social entertainments. \
german in town, a dance at Scott
green. the Covenanters and Miriams
making merry at the lecturer room Of the
Presbyterian Church, and pleasant
gathering at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Z. Cox, combined to make a
programme of genuine interest. Let
the young be happy, and the rest OF
us rejoice that they are.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Advertise y!

Business men of Baltimore heart
ily merit the praise contained in the
Mayors message for their efforts to
advertise Baltimore. They above all
others know that good things come
only to those who advertise '-Balti-
more American.
And what is true of big Baltimore
is lust as true of the little sister
Farmville
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Here Is q Good One.

A friend of ours was recently in
one of our large cities and had occa-
sion to 90 to the fifth story of sky
scraper On leaving he neglected to
shut the door behind him, and when
he reached the pavement a voice was
heard calling him back. He fastened
to respond, ascending by the stair
wavs. and when he asked what was
wanted, was simply told, you forgot
to shut the door go He hasn't for
gotten since.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Electric Lights for Hampden-Sldney

President Graham has been in con-
sultation with our town authorities on
the subject of electric lights to be fur
nished from this point for Hampden-
Sidney.
1t is thought that satisfactory ar
rangement has been agreed upon,
and that before another session opens
the luxury will be ready for teachers,
students, and all others on the Hill
who would enjoy it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Attention, Farmers :!

There will be a meeting Of the To-
bacco Growers of Prince Edward and
adjoining counties at the Courthouse,
February 9th at II A. NJ. This is the
regular county meeting day and Mr..
b. +. Earle will address the meeting
on the subject Of "Orga lization and
Co-Operation. All farmers are urg' d
10 attend. f.. Il. BONDURANr,
feb 1927 Chairman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Tobacco Report.
Farmville, Va, Feb. -, 'O6.
Daughters Of the Revolution.

Editor Herald. ! ask permission in
your columns to request my sisters OF
Farmville to get together and organ
ize a local society of the Daughters Of
the Revolution.
don't just know how to 90 about
it, but a letter TO the parent organ
ization will bring particulars Those
eligible to membership can be readily
known, and / presume their name
is legion, as most of us are of pure
American blood, and can easily run
back to our fighting forefathers.
DAUGHTER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
four Score and More.

Miss Cornelia Andrews Berkeley
celebrated her S9th birthday on last
Friday, the 18th, by exhibiting a cen
ter piece for a table which she had
Just elaborately embroidered, and by
going to the kitchen to prepare the
apple pies for dinner. Friends
brought to her flowers and other to-
kens Of kind remembrances, and she
dined with Mr.. and Mrs. Jno A.
Scott
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Mayors Court Tuesday Morning.

His Honor was on the bench again
on Tuesday morning and Burley Pat
terson lcoloredl was the one conspic-
nous offender tried For keeping a
disorderly house the fine was fixed at
5000; for running a place Of entertain
ment the fine was placed at $50, and
in addition he was put under peace
bond of $3.50 for twelve months. The
prison sentence Of six months was re-
voked.
AT the same session of the court five
Gran shooters were fined $40 each.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
more Cows. ="

In an interesting conversation with
Mr.. j. j. Gillian on the subject Of the
future of Southside Virginia, he said
with emphasis, our best interests are
wrapped up in more cows With
more COWS, we must have more grass,
will have more pigs, and with cows
and pigs and hay the problem is sol
we'd. "
Wasn't he talking sense? Not
horse sense, but good, every day,
practical man sense.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
That Broom Brigade.

I'll. broom brigade has been or
Middle street and the work
aycly The sidewalks are
span clean from end to end
to the reckless man who
upon them with mud
..s or boots. OF course
the authors of the clean
movement. Now let the
contagious and spread
u home and broom to
Farmvlle is aflame ON
clean WalkWays
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Take Notice.

Persons who desire to press their
own claims for public place, or those
of friends, through the columns Of the
Herald, will remember that it will cost
them five cents line, and there are
about eight words to line. Would
also ask the cash with the writeup.
Collecting such bills from disappointed
aspirants, is rather disagreeable bust
ness
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Didn't Go Hungry.

At one Of our homes on last Sunday
the following good things were served:
Turkey, brown and well seasoned; all
the vegetables Of the season, vanilla
cream, rich and fine; cakes of differ
ent sorts and black coffee. Can you
beat it?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
BFid0e.WhiSt Club.

Mesdam = w p. Rich ardson, W al
ker Scott, Eutene II. Gill, +. Scott
Martin, J. Taylor Thompson, w. +.
Anderson, {. B. Crute, J. NJ. Venable,
w. p. Vensble, w. J Gills.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
AFTER TWENTY-FIVE
YEARS.

..aoi. Va, req. lJli' l'O"'
. ,. Herald:-We visited your
al..o ...soty and found that many
e2 .s had occurred during the past
..-. l'., and regretted that we could
"..ssu your entire city
.s.r leaving Main street we wend-
r ' vay to the Normal School
~. w. hundreds of flowers daily
'.., ' and gain knowledge preparing
o r,.s for the battle OF life.
ts.rt was cheered by the fact
.se Mother of States and states
had erected a grand institution OF
..o, In the progressive city OF
~.rna The buildings are beaut-
and imposing, and the magni-
80, structure fully equipped with
As modern Improvements IS an
.@-t ~ the Old Dominion and from
1. kindergarten to a collegiate course
..sn TO every girl desiring an ed
s.or and it was with feelings OF
srghtfal pleasure that we viewed
10 happy faces of the budding and
ann developed flowers, upon whom
N. the duty of uplifting man TO a
s,ssr plane, and all honor is due to
- ,rainers of youth in the develop
-... of both mind and body, and
-sr reward will be great
Tho soldiers monument erected by
..-io,ism. speaks in unmeasured
.,ms Of the sacredness Of the lost
..ss and while viewing the mon
~so. our mind wandered to the
~. mast and gone, and a silent tear
-.srsd down our ancient..cheek.
The yine-clad Episcopal Church
~a,snts a solemn appearance and the
/ rtrr walks added comfort to loco
n0n
Your c.ty is noted for its pretty
.Menees and surroundings, and the
s,ntiful snow added charm. We at
,se5 niqht service at the NJ. +.
rr.b and was astonished at the
-r5eu presented. Behold old
rr, had passed away and the new
organ and the glittering lights
encnaatment Bro. Barrow de-
8 ar appropriate mission address
h ns counciled the male mem
r.. allow the ladies to should
a. entire mission field We re-
ance of the pastor and
r. 1uation
turing plants appeared nu-
bat our time was limited, and
dms indulge in viewing the
Manufacturing Company
and we congratulate tho
onnetor who has reason tC
of the factory's result.
Main street has a real cit,
nee. and business was ON the
ad from the number OF new
walks the 'dispensary' must b'
rishing condition.
Neu" Farmville appears to be OF
n and may territory and pros
-v be- added to the growing cit,
ted on the banks Of the PICTURESQUE
nlttox river.
We called at the Herald oihc
e heading for the station, but tn
tre force appeared fully occuple
ri we deemed it prudent not to dis
-b The Herald is a neat and al
-tye up-to-date SPACE weekly an
@ editor is doubtless proud Of 1t
r0gressiveness.
Hoping to visit your city at som
a-re time. and with good wishes fc
crs future prosperity, we renal
Very truly,
MARK !. BRAGG.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Words Of COmmendatiOn.
Natchez, Miss, Feb. 6, l9C

Mr.. J. L. Hart, Farmville, Va,
Dear JIM enclose 81 for the
Herald. " wish to congratulate you
on its new dress, " and on your win
ming the prize for the best weekly
Never was a prize more worthily be-
slowed, and you and Farmville have
every right to be proud of your pa
per. am, yours truly
w. CAL BROWN.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
VS.. MERCHANT.

To- imagine that when
are I'm session it is all
ay or fun
debate ON the hog ordi-
regular session OF the
rather amusing incl
something was said
DO on the subject of get
slops ON our town lots,
Barrow quickly replied
ns will take care OF my
den included, to which
the chickens said, the
r when my chickens stray
.ot they never find their
home again. "
and just as much of ap-
Mayor would allow in
Council Chamber.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
Washlngton Once Cave Up

to three doctors; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from 3
spiders bite caused large, deep sore,
to cover his leg. The doctors faileds
then "Bucklen's Arnica Salye COM
pletely cured me, writes John Wash
ington, of Bosqueville, Tex. For &C.
zema, boils, burns and piles it's su-
preme. 25c at White d Cos.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

Accidents will hapren, but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are the best pills made for backachei
weak back, urinary disorders, eEe'
Sold by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

The people of Boston gladly pay one
dollar TO hear Prof. rripp. You can
hear him for ihirtyfive cents :
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19

The world is upheld by the verac-
ity of good men.