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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
Courtship in the North

The old Eskimo lit a cup OF walrus oil
and peered over the sealskin curtain.
Aurora" he called. sharply, ''is that
young man down there yet?''
Yes, pa" answered the Eskimo BELLE
well. 1 want you to cut him out, I'M
derstand?"
"Er-you'I have to do it yourself. pa:
he has been here so long he is frozen to
the snow settee"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
When I Have Time

Dear Miss Thomas: / want 10 say that
] sympathize with Ernestine. There are
50 many PEOPLE that marry for money,
ard when they get disappointed. as she
vanishes.
I can't see how people can promise. as
rome do. and then do so nearly the op-
posite. Beloved. let Va love one another,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
Estelle Lyle, who drank carbolic
acid Saturday morning.

Little EsteIle Lyle, twenty-three months
old, lies dangerously i'll at the Grady hos
pital as the result of accidentally taking
carbolic acid while at play at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs s. 7. Lyle,
of ITO Lowe street, Saturday morning.
AS soon as it was discovered that the
child had taken the corrosive an effort
was made by the parents to secure several
physicians. which they failed to do, and
the Grady ambulance was called some
time after the accident.
It is not known how the child got pos
session of the bottle of carbolic acid. and
the first the mother knew of the frightful
accident was when she heard the cries OF
the little one and ran to where il was
lying. Physicians at Grady entertain
grave fears concerning a recovery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15

Mrs. Singer: Well, my dear. I mus
be going. 1 have to make a call on my
mother.
Mrs Cuttynge: All, really-I never
would have believed that you had a moth
er living.
Mrs. Singer: Oh. yes; and I assure
you she doesn't look a day older than
you.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
Rich Miner Falls Off Shin in Sea

MUSKEGON, Mich, June 12.-Blais Dur
bin, said to be q wealthy mine owner OF
Patten, Pa, either jumped or fell over
board last night from the Goodrich Line
steamer, Indiana, while the steamer was
en- route from Chicago to Grand Haven.
His coat, hat, and purse were found on
deck.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
SHORE SILENCER
BUNKo, CLAIMS
$500 INVESTOR

NEW YORK-Davis B. Date, Brooklyn
inventor was arrested on complaint OF Henry
Pferdekamp, a barber, who charges that Date
defrauded him TO the extent Of $500.
Pferdekamp says that Date invented de-
vice TO attach to the noses OF persons addicted
to suoring and which he guaranteed would
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15

As telephone exchanges and other pub
lie corporations have their trouble de-
partments. so do the ladies' magazines,
where the troubles of femininity are laid
bare in social and other queries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15

completely cure them of the habit in fe"
nights Pferdekamp interested himself Wnen
Date gave him few Offhand statistics as to
the number Of snorers in the United states
and showed how II only one-half Of them
should buy the ant-snoring machine there
would be millions in its manufacture.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15

Speaking o. the deceptive cantaloupe. many
are called but few are chosen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
BURKEVILLE.

Burkevile is "busy." Her people
boast of their educational, social and
religious advantages, and especially
of superior transportation facilities.
There are no electric lights shining
on the streets as yet, but there are no
saloons here, and as a result no tangle-
foots walking about in the dark. The
new passenger depot is an unqualified
luxury, and the contrast with the old
one is as day to night.
Capt. :. w. Paulett, of Farmville,
was in town recently looking after his
farm property near by, some Of which
he has sold for 500 an acre. There is
a granite quarry on another portion
which is reckoned As immensely valu-
able.
Our industries are running on
time, and our creamery is growing in
popular favor The soda water folks
begin TO smile. Our "snacks" are
popular with the travelling public.
md while p.cl'.. at one VI taem re-
Gently drummer from one of the
larger cities was heard to remark, 81
.iu ,v.d ,ha. .no ,uiRe,liie cnicNens
are not taken from cold storage rooms."
Presidents may come and 90, but
our Boswell goes on being postmaster
Just the same. We have excellent
preaching from the pulpits, and now
that we have our own printing press,
we are going to have the news fresh
and fine. OCCAsIONAL.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
LETTUCE SHIPMENTS.
Busy The Watch Word at The Ex-
press Office. Nine Hundred
Baskets Already Ship.
ned.

Our forces at the Farmville Express
Office have been busy of late handling
lettuce for market. Up to Tuesday
noon 9O2 baskets had been shipped
from this point, 900 of them to Pitts
burg and the rest divided between the
cities of New York, Philadelphia,
Cleveland and Richmond.
The express charges TO Pittsburg are
Sl.50 a basket, which means 40 cents a
crate, and the time Of transit is 20
hours. If sent in car load lots and in
refrgerating cars the time is y hours
on the road. SO far Mrs. w. G.. Dun
nington stands at the head of the list
of shippers. From this time .on until
the close Of the season the.work will
grow rapidly.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
FarmVille Building and Trust Co.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Farmvlle Building and
Trust Co., was held April 18Th.
The old officers were all reelected,
viz. DIR. J. l.. White, president; n. f..
Wall, vice-president; Jno. r. Martin,
secretary and treasurer; J. NJ. Crute,
appraiser; Watkins x Brock, Council;
II. +. Barrow, h. b. Cralle and +. :.
Martin trustees.
Directors; DR.. j. l.. White, II. f.
Wall, J. NJ. Crute, II. c. Crute, K. l..
Erambert, a. +. Cralle and ;. W.
Paulett, Sr. The reports of the secre-
tarv and treasurer showed the COmpa-
ny to be in most prosperous condition
1t did over Sl2,OOO.OO more business
last year than the previous year and
the assets are now Sl2,OOO00 more.
The usual per cent dividend was
declared and good surplus carried to
profit and loss account This Company
has done h0urishing business since lis
organization in April, 1878. And many
new homes secured and old debts paid
of bv the borrowers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
BAD HABIT.
Correct II, Escape Dyspepsia, Live
Longer and be Happy.

Many Of our business men have got
ten into the bad habit of rushing home
for dinner, rushing through with the
meal and then rushing back to their
places of business. This simply means
death in the pot. " Better far take
with you snack to the store, eat a
light lunch, or luncheon, if you pre-
fer, and then the real spread at the
evening hour. Better 90 slow than
run into dyspepsia or fall inio an early
grave. Good health is better than
good business, and yet good business
and good health may well 90 together.
Despatch of business is alright but
haste sis always wrong. Take time
to eat, and to sleep, and to think and
you will do more and better work
Talk some at the table while you
eat and that will contribute to better
digestion. You needn't rest out nor
rush out. Take time" to be healthy
as well as to be holy"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Mayors Court Monday Morning.

Chief FOCUS looked little disconso-
late on Monday morning when ne
could only bring before Mayor Blanton
one lone fight, fine so and costs, and
three "old drunks" two dollars and
half each, and costs. The docket
was called in great quietude, lob bursts
OF oratory heard at the Bar and the
medicine was taken without much Of
grimmace and swallowed without
much ado. The crap shooters were
conspicuous 10y their Absence and il
may he the gang has moved across the
river.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
The Junior Order American mechanics.

The j. O. a. NJ. are preparing for a
lag presentation to the High School Of
Farmyle on the 2lst of May. a pro-
cession will be formed on Main street
and passing the Normal will b. joined
by faculty and studenr body and on
arriving at the school building the eX-
ercises incident TO the presentation
will takep place. Mr. Halsey, Of Lynch
burg, will be the oratorofthe occasion.
The e was a time when the placing Of
"old glory on one of our buildings
would have stirred the blood Of "Sam"
Paulett and Bob Miller to fever
heat but things have cooled down
some and we do not expect that they
will take up arms to prevent the car
rying out of the programme.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Post Il, Travellers Protective ASSG
citation.

An enthusiastic meeting was held
i'm the Board Of Trade rooms last Fri
day evening, April 10th, which w~s
largely attended. State President,
d. L. Traynham, of South Toston,
and II. /. Harwood, State Secretary
Treasurer were present and gave
talks on the work accomplished by
the T. p. A., in Virginia and the Ne
ton. It is the object of the Post to
promote the interests of the members,
and the community, and to bring
about desired legislation in the in
terests of Good Roads and many 9th
er reforms. The following Officers
and directors were elected for the en-
suing year:
w. p. Richardson, President; j. A.
Davidson, Vice President; E. r. Book
er, Secretary-Treasurer Directors;
w. c. Duvall, V. Walden, j. D. Wat
kins, j. L. Putney, J. w. Hubbard.
X. S. Chamberlayne, Chairman Rail
road Committee J. L. Hart, Chair
man Press Committee; c. B. Cunning
ham, Chairman Hotel Committee; w.
n. Wilson, Chairman Legislative Com
mittee; n. b. Davidson, Chairman
Good Roads and Public Utilities Com
mite: w. J. Burton, Chairman Mem
bership Committee; j. NJ. Venable,
Chairman Employment Committee,
Rev. H. NJ. Fugate, Chaplain and DR..
w. J. Gills, Surgeon.
Delegates to State Convention,
Martinsville, Va, April 22-23, 1909
w. p. Richardson, President, E. r.
Booker, Sccretary-Treasurer, J. a.
Davidson, w. c. Duvall
Members-H. A. Barrow, NJ. S.
Grove, j. Z. Johnston, J. D. Morton,
T. r. Booker, w. j. Burton, r. S.
Chamberlayne, c. b. Cunningham, n.
B. Davidson, j. A. Davidson, w. c.
Duyall, S. F. Badgett, J. L. Hart, j.
l.. Putney, 4. w. Hubbard, W. p.
Richardson, Z. A. Rice, II. T. Stokes,
J. NJ. Venable, V Walden, J. D. Wat
kins. w. n. Wilson and j. W. Wo.
mack.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
OUR LOCAL BANKERS.
Mix Business With Pleasure.

Messrs. Scott, Walden, Bugg, and
Robeson representing three Of our
local banks, joined group" Of bank
ers in Lynchbur, on Wednesday of
last week, together discussed banking
business in general and enjoyed a
royal banquet. To say they had good
time" isl toput it mildly.
On Saturday Mr.. Scott was the guest
Of another "group" of financial COM
rades, this time in Richmond, when
business of the craft was followed 10y
another banquet of the genuine JEFF
fersonian type. These meetings in
groups are but preliminary to the
great days of the feast which are to he
celebrated at Old Point on the 2lst and
22nd of May where the bankers of the
State will meet in session, and al which
time they will be addressed by one OF
the leading bankers of the Nation.
These gatherings must be prolific OF
good results as it is as true of banking
a. of other business affair, Of this life
that i'm union there is strength. itarm
vile is glad to be represented on such
occasions by young men of engaging
personalities, and who are intelligent,
conservative and yet progressive bank
prG
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
MUSIC LOVERS OPPORTUNITY.

Everyone is looking forward eager
ly to the appearance Of the great Pitts
burg Festival Orchestra, which will be
heard in the Auditorium on Friday,
May 7th.
For sometime some of the leaders
Of the music lovers and social COT here
have feared that the orchestra would
not be able to come here, and every
effort was made to have the great musi-
cal artists turned this way, and that
Success has crowned these efforts is a
cause for rejoicing in social and musi-
cal circles.
For many years this orchestra has
been an annual feature in music festi-
walls of many of the largest cities of the
country and Canada and in many Of
these cities, notably Toronto, Canada,
and Buffalo. New York s0WeN IRE the
leading members of this orche~tra
known, and their favorite compost
tions, that each year the residents Of
these cities call for their old favorites.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
TROUBLES OF OUR OWN.
Cows and Creamery Go Together, But
Not Cows and Grass Plots.

Now that the grazing season is on
again and our town cows have to be
driven out to pasture grounds morn
ing and evening, our grass plots and
young trees are in constant danger of
invasion. On a recent afternoon we
counted just five cows pulling away
on one Of the squares of grass in front
of the Normal and feeding away on
the newly planted shrubbery. The
boy in charge of the animals was yell
ing, come off dar," but they paid
no more attention to the command
than if the girls were playing the we'd
ding march to run them away.
VIII this be repeated on each re-
turning morning and evening? If so
good bye grass and ornamental trees.
And what's the remedy? Suppose
you suggest some and rise to the
height of public benefactor How
will it do for the street forces to wei
come the coming and speed the 60
ing of the town COW morning and
evening? Something must be done
for we can't afford to be deprived of
our grass and trees.
To us the question of how to save
them is of more importance just now
than the tariff itself. To the rescue
with your relief measures.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
HUHUUYEH.

New Farmville, our readers will re-
member, is to be known as Hurdover,
a name that links the past and pres
ent in tender embrace.
The gentlemen in charge Of the en-
terprise have come to US to engage in
legitimate industry to which they are
giving of their time and money, and
in return we will give them the glad
hand Of welcome and earnest co-opera-
ton. While the streets Of the new
city are being carved out, and the
boulevards designated, and the squares
located, and the lots being sold, let
the rest of us get busy" in the hunt
for new industries, other manufactur-
ing plants and so secure other and
better pay rolls.
There is no better place for the
manufacturers Of furniture than here,
and the same is true of hubs, spokes
and handles, of shoes, of overshoes,
of underwear, etc. Five hundred
skilled mechanics at work here would
mean 1000 increase Of population and
that would mean other homes crown
ing our hill tops and crowding over
every vacant place.
A splendid opportunity is knocking
at our door, and it behooves us tc
heed the knocker, admit the would
be guest and entertain him generous
ly, royalty and well.
Here is a hand for Hurdover-
"Irnited we stand. divided we fall.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
TRAINING School News.

Lydia Williams, a pupil of the Fifth
Grade, spent two days in the country
last week visiting her uncle.
Florence Hunt of the Fifth Grade,
was absent two days last week on ac-
count Of sickness.
Sarah Ligon one of the Eighth Grade
pupils, has stopped school to have her
ewes treated. She will not return this
session.
Aubrey Smith has returnedto school
after an absence Of two weeks.
All the pupils of the Training school
have been working in the school gar
den except those Of the Fifth and Sixth
C,rades. Someseeds which were plant
ed have come up and are growing nice
ly.
The Fifth Grade Honor Roll for last
week included the following children;
Mary F. Barrow, Rosa Jones, Thelma
Bullock, jamie Kearney, Kate Cox,
Lurline Moring, Booker Cunningham,
Jean Morris, Martha Foster, Hazel
Phillips, Evlyn Fretwell, Alice Putney,
Mary Hardy, Irma Rice, Rill Harris
Robert Richardson, Florence Hunt,
Lydia Williams.
Robert A. Richardson Jr.
Grade V.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
VOTING Contest.

As the Fayette Land Company's
Voting Contest draws to close, the
popular candidates begin to show up,
md the race is getting warmer and
warmer. Last Saturday it was real
hot for awhile, as the hackers Of each
candidate were pushing their favorltes
20 the front to get the twenty-five free
votes offered by the Company to the
three leading contestants. Miss Marian
West, Miss Carrie Hight and Miss Lot
tie Whitlock were the three leading
candidates last Saturday noon and they
each received a bonus Of p votes
This Saturday the Company will give
twenty-five votes free to the leading
candidate only. The votes will be
counted at noon, and votes deposited
after that time will not be reckoned
in the standing for the 25 free votes.
A little over week and the contest
will be over. Who will get the lot?
Look out for a dark horse.
The standing Of the contestants We'd
resday afternoon was as follows: Miss
Marian West, "a; Miss Carrie Hight,
"A; Miss Lottie Whitlock, 80; Miss Nan
ME johnson, 9; Miss Carrie Kyle, );
Miss Sallie Lovelace, ); Miss Mildred
Richardson, 4; Miss Julia Johnson, l..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
A GRAND CONCERT"
The Auditorium Blaze Of Light and
RedOleni Of Sweet SQUADS. An Ap.
PFeClatiye Audience Delight.
fully Entertained.

On Tuesday evening at the Normal
Auditorium, a brilliant concert was
given under the artistic direction Of
Professor Schemmel.
The program was introduced by
Professor Schemmel and Miss Andrews.
who rendered piano duet in fault
less manner. Four hands with a
single touch, and twenty fingers that
beat as one. King and Queen of the
keys who reigned with marvellous
an royal majesty.
DR.. Jarman sang six different solos
in the rendition of which his we'll
trained voice rang out with impressive
sweetness.
Mesdames Anderson and Jarman
caught and repeated the song of the
Nightingale, whose voice so often
wakes the silence Of night into melody.
Miss Agnes Smith recited with ar
tistic skill, and to the delight of her
auditors.
Mrs. X. T. Kerlin kindled enthusi-
asm by the charm of her engaging
personality, and her commanding
touch of the keys.
Miss Eva Minor and Mrs. Jarman
gave new cheer to the evening as they
clothed cheerfulness" with new
grace and beauty.
Miss Minor changed Loves Tor
ment" into loves treasure. Mr..
and Mrs. Jarman and Miss Minor lift
us nearer to the God of all praise, as
they sang softly sweetly effectively
the old, but ever new and soul-moving
song, Nearer my God to Thee. "
And Miss Andrews and Mr.. Schem-
mel dismissed us with the sweet
strains of the Overture Stradella"
ringing in our souls.
The music lovers of Farmville are
indebted to Professor Schemmel and
his accomplished assistants for another
evening Of genuine and uplifting en-
tertainment.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Death of An Aged Citizen.

Mr.. John Ransom died at his home
near Farmville, on last Tuesday and
was buried at our town Cemetary at
4 p. NJ. yesterday.
He lived to be 50 years Of age, and
spent his long life out in Gods open
country at work on the farm.
He wore the grey" marched and
fought with the boys during the days
that tried mems souls, " true to all
duty, fearless in the face Of danger
and loyal to the last.
He leaves a large family of children
and a large circle Of friends to mourn
his loss.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Cattle Sold High.

Mr.. w. b. Gates who attended the
Lewis sale of thoroughbred Jerseys tells
us that the bidding was spirited and
the prices ruled high ranging from $50
to $1,000 apiece. The owner had paid
Sll 900 for the animal that sold for
$1,000.
Mr.. Cats bought two beauties, a
male and female.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Death C. CaSiala Cama 9a!IeSoa.

Many readers of the Herald knew
and honored Capt Camm Patteson,
ard will be grieved to know of his
death. After years of illness, the
end came on last Saturday at his home,
'Sunnyside Place" " overlooking the
James River, and in the county Of
Buckingham.
Courageous as soldier courtly as
gentleman, cheerful as companion,
capable as lawyer, cogent as speaker
and writer he left his impress upon
the age in which he lived and labored,
and has gone to his grave honored by
a host of friends who knew and loved
him well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
I lneeR in Her Chariot.

'' a'' saturday afternoon one of
young lady friends left town all
i....to Hampden-Sidney
'u- e.ey inch the Queen as she
81. .. ~Ea chariot. with a smile
-!.- afHG Her countenance and a
filing the air as she
,..1e.y and swiftly along
s'.N morning she returned in
-' 'i church in the same carriage
'-"- ...n7w The smile had broad
and Wigltened as there sat by
SIZE q Gallant knight Of courtly
''-'.y bearing. The gates to
s'''e. 0' Eden may be closed and
"'7i 'ae wall. some of its unsulli-
a|e leaped to bless this old
ours. O, the luxury of just
-'lUng.
+A"a-l turn backward O, time in
uyf-l.
MAKE me a boy again just for to-
hight"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
LettuCg BY The Carload.

Mr.. w. w, jackson informs us that
there will be a refrigerator car here
on tomorrow Saturday for the ac-
comodation Of growers Of lettuce
Persons with the product for market
will do well to take advantage of this
mode of shipping as it is cheaper and
insures better condition of the plants
when they reach the market.
Up TO the time Of going to press
1852 baskets of lettuce have been ship
ped from this points
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Hats Off,!

EdHor Hrafd:-Kindly ask TIE
ladies' Of tarmville to remove their
hats in church, as they do at the
Opera House.
To enjoy the sermon one must see
the preacher while he breaches, ami
this cannot be done through, over or
around the hats Of the season. This
is the humble request OF a martyr.
r.. &. b.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Are We 10 Strike "LIe?"

\ gentleman who knows the oil
region Of the county has recently been
examining the country around Farm
vile and gives it as his opinion that
this is an oil belt.
Let the drilling begin and if we do
hit "gusher" you may then look out
for gushing rushing times such as we
have been strangers TO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
Death OF a Worthy COIored Citizen.

Hannibal Butler IS dead, and the
announcement will give sorrow to aIl
who knew him. By his humble walk
and conservation, his unfailing polite
ness and his faithfulness to duty he
won and held TO the last the conf
dence and respect of the people of
Farmville regardless Of color, creed or
condition in life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-23
swept Over Niagra.

This terrible calamity often happen
because Careless DOatiuan Ignores th
rivers warnings growing ripples and
faster current Natures warnings ese
kind. That dull pain or ache in the
back warns you .lc kidneys nocd at
tention if you would escape fatal mala-
dies-Dropsy, Diabetes, or Brights di-
sease. Fake F.c,Tic Bilters al once
and see Backache fly and all your best
feelings return" After long suffering
from weak kidneys and lame back,
one S1OO bottle wholly cured me, "
writes j. II. Blankenship, Of Beik,
Tenn. Only SOC at White d Co.