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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
A Dainty Wedding Gift.

In these modern days. when lunch
con. tea and sometimes breakfast are
served on the bare table. whose shi
ming surface is protected from the pos
sible scratching Of the plates and 9TH
er dishes by mats or doilies. nothing
could be more acceptable to a BRIDE
to-be than a set Of crocheted mats.
The doilie shown today has the advan-
tage of being quite simple of manu-
facture. and is decidedly dainty and
beautiful.
By increasing or diminishing the
number of rows one may make this
design sufficiently large for a center
piece, or small enough for a tumbler
doilie.
BY making six doilies OF the size
given and joining them with a sim
pie crochet stitch. decidedly beau
tiful and elaborate centerpiece is the
result
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
When Father Helped.

The fond father held the manu-
script while his son practised the ora
ton.
shall we permit the ruthless hand
of the hydra-headed tyrant." cried the
youth, "to-to-to-well. what is it,"
The father was wrestling with the
manuscript.
"Oh. yes" he muttered. here 1t is:
to dessicate.' Go on
It's desecrate." cried the boy, In
dignantly. ''Shall We permit the
ruthless hand of the hydra-headed
tyrant to desecrate the-the-the-'
why don't you prompt me?"
The father was staring hard at the
manuscript.
''The-the poodle-paddle-po
um OF our liver ties" he stammered.
Its the palladium of our liber-
Ties" roared the boy. Gimme that
paper-Tll say 1t meself."
And he stalked away angrily.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

An authority on alcohol stills says
that there are 10000 farm stills In
operation on as many farms In Ger
many. The German government per-
mits the farmer to produce a certain
amount Of grain or potato alcohol. the
amount depending upon the size and
location of the farm and the annual
demand for the product, upon the pay
ment Of reduced revenue tax. Alec
hol distilled in excess of the quantity
allowed is subject to the higher rate
OF taxation. Denatured alcohol, how
ever. is not subject to any tax.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

Masquerade and fancy dress parties
are always delightful but of all the
pleasant gatherings which ! have at
the lead. Invitations to the effect
that Mother Goose" will be pleased
to welcome her goslings at the resi-
dence OF whoever gives the entertain
ment on such an evening. are sent out
fully two weeks In advance. The re-
quest to come In costume representing
some one of the characters found In
Mother Goose" can be written on a
small card and inclosed In the envel-
ope with the Invitations. These in
vitations can be made very pretty II
one can paint. by having little water
color or pen and ink sketches on
them-such as little Jack Horner"
or the Three Blind Mice" pursued by
Carving Knife"
You may be sure after these notes
have been sent out that there will be
a ripple OF excitement among the
young people and Mother Goose
melodies will be at a premium-those
with colored illustrations In particu-
lar. Great ingenuity can be exer-
cised in getting up the costumes. At
last the eventful night arrives and
let US station ourselves In the hall
and watch the guests as they come in.
Most OF the girls came without es-
corts for all were determined to keep
their Identity a secret from brothers
and sweethearts. Mother Goose"
tho hoafeaa sfauda In the front M rlor
and Ia soon welcoming a motley
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
CITY MAN AS A COME on

The average city man thinks the farmer who
buys gold brick" In need OF a guardian. Yet
thousands Of these same city men have paid for
bricks which any farmer would have known were
the commonest kind Of brass. There all sorts
Of them nicely prepared for city men.
Now 1t is a scheme to buy fruit land the
Pacific coast. Our city friend is told he make
81. 900 acre from the start. A few days ago
| found young man almost his way to the
bank to draw $500 for such a scheme. says a
writer in the metropolitan. He had a guaranty
that in five years he would be drawing SO 900 an
nnally from his farm. Next is some cooperative
scheme for growing peaches I'M Texas or oranges
in Florida. You do not work. You simply buy
stock in the enterprise. pay for 1t. of course and
then sit Ia the shade and draw your dividends.
You sit In the shade-no doubt of that-and the
dividends draw like the memory of evil deeds.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

What's going on around here?"
asked the surprised visitor. rs this
a hospital?"
"Oh. no." answered the tall man in
the silk hat: this is the stage setting
for New England farm drama. The
next act will be the milking scene"
But thought the young lady in
the antiseptic apron was a trained
nurse?"
"Oh. no; she is the milkmaid. The
young man I'm the rubber gloves that
you thought was doctor IL the farm
boy. As coon as they bring In the ster-
ilized stool and the pasteurized pals
and find the cows tooth brush the
milking scene will begin"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

of light similar to the sparks from
flint and steel. but of tenfold bril-
liancy and energy. These sparks are
capable of setting fire to substances
upon which the sparks from flint and
steel fall harmlessly. and some very
ingenious devices have been invented
whereby on opening a small metal
case. the raising of the lid causes
small file TO pass over piece OF the
new alloy and produce sparks which
ignite a lamp and thus furnish a fame
which will light gas. candles and
cigars. M
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

Phin. Magnesium. which is used for
Photographic flashlights. nay be cited
as an example of this. And certain
metals. such as potassium. etc, which
are near akin to those just named.
actually take fire when they are
brought into contact with moisture,
SO that the modern chemist finds no
difficulty In setting the Thames on
fire." or even in causing a piece OF ice
to burn.
When sharply rubbed with file the
new alloy gives on such a shower of
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
NISZcE AZIG,HES m
ORION RO6ES %

In the doorway OF
their robing room four
attendants take up
their places in the cor
..Idor and stretc h
across II two thick
silken cords. thus
making a passageway
through which the
procession moves. II
Is the most dignifed
looking proceeding
possible and the jus
tices look neither to
the right nor the left.
but conscious that
there are scores of on
lockers. each one
VS.. but bows
straight ahead In or
der that there may be
no discrimination In
courtesy between those
Of the public who are
standing on the right
and those standing on
the left. II is n per
fectiy impartial bow
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

IN ALL manner Of designs and all
kinds and sizes the summer parasol
= has arrived. Many Of them have
already appeared on tie streets and
certainly with hats of upturned brim
one needs them to keep from squirt
ing and scowling atrociously in the
bright sunlight They are pretty
enough this year for one to want to
show them at the earliest possible
moment. The practical ones for gen.
eral wear are naturally Of the plain
one-tone effects. Like the lingerie and
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

this problem SO that a useful and sty-
lish evening cloak resulted. A yoke
was made from dull mahogany-toned
chiffon velvet that brought out the
soft tlnts In the shawl. This formed
a point at the back reaching to shout.
der blades. and in front 1t narrowed
to the waist line on each side. The
shawl was draped to this yoke SO that
1t fell in graceful folds. The fitness
was shirred slightly in lengthwise
gathers just below the yoke at the
back, the gathers concealed by two
large bronze gold ornaments on each
side of bias fold of velvet. The front
of yoke was fastened with hooks and
eyes and was crossed by simulated
frogs of copper-colored braid. with
bronze gold ornaments on each end.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

There is a rumor that aprons are tc
come again into fashion for the home
girls who serves tea in her mothers
pretty drawing room. or dispenses the
informal hospitality of the chafing-dish
supper. and this old-world fashion
with its coquettish affection Of do
mesticity. is well worth the considera
ton Of the weekend cottager.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

where are you going for your sum-
mer vacation this year," asked Mrs.
Gotrox.
20. dear. I've not made up my mind
yet" sighed Mrs. Rich YEARLY II
want to find some quiet. restful spot,
where my dear little French poodle
can get plenty OF fresh air."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
Alloy of Wonderful Power

which. when roughly rubbed with a
file. gave out flashes OF fire. the new
Reproducing metal was dubbed The
Devils Touchstone."
This new metal Is an alloy OF iron
with certain rare earth-metals-ceri-
UNI, etc. AS is well known. these met
ais have such strong affinity for oxy-
gen that they burn with great energy
even in the open air. writes Prof. John
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

lace hats the fluffy ones have no place
on the downtown streets. Parasols
must repeat some note in the dress
and harmonize with the character of
1t. There are all kinds of oddities in
handles. hats and chandeliers and
flowers and handles Of woven rama
are among the newest and prettiest.
The rama parasol In the cut and that
with Paisley design are among the
latest fads. and the rama bag Is q
novelty which has many good points
to recommend It.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

new lights to strike the laws
Of the ancients."
The Supreme court OF the
United States Ia said to be the
most dignified body In the
world. II looks IT. but 1t must
not be taken for granted that
these Judges. from the vet
Gran Chief Justice Fuller
down to the youngest man on
the bench. have not their
times Of relaxation when they
give full vent to their sense
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

goodlooking wrap made from
fine old India shawl is seldom seen.
One dislikes to cut 30 valuable an heir
loom. and 1t IL difhcult to drape with
out cutting. One woman has solved
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
remarkable Qualities That Caused u
to Be Given the Name OF THE
DEVILS Touchstone.'

There has always been popular no
,ion which connected his Satanic
majesty with fire. and so. when Wells
bach, the inventor Of the gas light
nantes, discovered new alloy
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
[5[GNXGR[O


HEN the Supreme court Of the United
sit with full membership provided no
deaths occur during the vacation period
and provided also that Associate Jus
tice William II. Moody has SO far re
covered his health that he can join
States enters upon its fall term 1t will
and esteem. Some one has said that
Governor Hughes. while In the main a
his colleagues on the bench.
Governor Charles r. Hughes OF New
York state will be welcomed to men,
bership by the Individual members of
the court with full hearted pleasure
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

trouble so affected
my vision as to inter
fere with my shoot
ing. I became SO
nervous / could hard
ly hold a gun. There
was severe pain In
my back and head
and my kidneys were
terribly disordered.
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me after I had
doctored and taken
nearly every remedy
imaginable without
relief. I will give
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

further details Of my case to anyone
enclosing stamp"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. SO cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. NY
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
uNpEFEATEo CHAMPION OF THE
NORTHWEST.
T. A. ireland, Rifle Shot, Of ceifax.
Wash, Tells a Story.

Mr.. ireland is the holder Of four
world records and has yet to lose
his first match-says he: kidney
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
LUS71CE Mt/ZE

for the companies or for the city. In
the very first part OF the decision the
statement was made that the Supreme
court had decided that the companies
had franchise for 100 years. Instantly
some OF the correspondents sent dis
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06

conservative, is a man who believes that the laws
should be interpreted In the spirit of 1910 rather
than in the spirit of 1880. The criticism on the
Judgments rendered occasion by the Supreme
court has been 20 the effect that seemingly
OF the members live In the past and that objection
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-07-06
ZN37ZcE H0ZMrS

OF humor. Justice John
NJ. Harlan. who is seven
LYNNE years old. has n
rare humor and he likes
10 give II play. Justice
Edward ID. white OF Lou.
fsiana. who has been pro
nounced by many OF the
lending Iawyera of tho
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
President Garland.

The American Life Insurance
Company some time since organiz-
ed a Century Club TO be composed
of agents who write in one year as
much as 100000 Of insurance per
sonally. Mr.. J. E. Garland having
written more than S2OO.OOOhas been
made president of the club.
Our Farmville boys have gotten
in the habit of going up head in
every class they enter Again the
Herald saws shake" The club
met in Norfolk on the 18th for a
two days session of good time. -
OF course they found it. and Presi-
dent Garland was the star Of the
occasion.
In addition to this high honor 70
Mr.. Garland, the other member Of
the firm Of Garland & Martin, Capt
z. Scott Martin, was made Vice
President of the club. having done
the second best work Of the person
al workers.
II is rare that such honor comes
TO the same firm. Farmville still
has the best" in all things
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
DIR. PAULUs IRVING TO LEAVE
CITY.
Prominent Phys cisn Decides u
Move % Prince Edward COun-

The Times-Dispatch says Dr.
Pauias A. Irving. a pracuc.ng ply
sician, who is widely known through
out Richmond and Virginia. viii
soon give up his practice in this
city and move away. The III healJn
Of members OF his family has caused
his determination 10 leave.
The move viii probably be made
some time in September 1t is Dr.
lrving's intention to locate in Prince
Edward county, just outside OF the
town of Farmville. There he viii
have the advantage Of country life
and will be in position TO practice
in and out of the town.
DIR. Irving has been in Richmond
Tor eighteen years, and in that time
has built up a large and desirable
practice. He has been a member Of
the State Board Of Health and the
STATE Board OF Medical Examin-
ers, and while occupying these po-
sitions he became generally known
TO the profession and the public
in Virginia He is now a member
of the State Board of Charities and
Corrections, having done valuable
work in this connection.
Talking OF his intended move.
DR.. Irving exp essed the keenest re-
gret at the enforced severing Of
his social and professional ties in
Richmond"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
Death of Mrs. Morris.

Mrs. Kate l. Morris deg at
Hollywood. in Appomattox. the
home of daughter. on Thursday
of last week. the 10Th. and the body
was brought here for burial ON last
Saturday. tie funeral services az
the grave being conducted by the
Rev ii. 81 Fugate.
Mrs. Morris was the widow of the
late VIM Morris. and lived most OF
her life in Farmvine. though for
the past two years She has been in
the home of a daughter Airs
James Cawthorne. who with Mrs.
Kate Anderson. of N3rth Carolina.
Miss Loulie Morris and Mr Frank
Morris. survive her,
Another old landmark removed.
the ranks are thinning and one by
one joining the grea. majority
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
DEATH or 4 PROMINENT CITI-
zen or RICHMOND.
MIR. ". &. TAYLOR Died AZ His
Home in south Richmond.

Mr.. W. G. Taylor died at bis
home in South Richmond. on last
Thursday, the l1th. and was bur
led in Hollywood on the afternoon
of the next day.
In 1866 Mr.. Taylor married the
only daughter of the late Mr. H.
G. Richardson, who died some years
ago. Her brothers. Messrs. W. H.,
Z. A., II. E.. and John Richardson,
are the surviving members Of her
immediate family and seven Of her
children are now living. Mr.. Tay-
lor was for many years engaged in
the banking business. but for the
later years of his life interested in
putting on the market the Fonticel-
10 water from a famous spring on
his place in Manchester, now South
Richmond.
The end came suddenly in the
74th year Of his age Messrs. +.
A.. II. E.. and W. p. Richardson
the funeral
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
MILLER'S POND THE MECCA.
TWO PIcNIcs ON SAME DAY
Fish For All. Storm Broke Up the
Last Gathering.

On Friday OF last week Miller's
mill pond in east Prince Edward,
was the rallying point for two pic
mic parties. the one OF the fore
noon from Burkeville, that Of the
afternoon from Rice and the sur
rounding neighborhood As the
one party retired from the scene
of action the other arrived and
took possession.
Fish galore. but while the fire
blazed and the fishes were being
prepared for the pans, the
clouds gathered, the thunder roar
ed, the lightning flashed
Many of the nervous class We're
there and an immediate exodus fol-
lowed from the banks OF the pond
10 the sheltering roof OF the mill.
The fry was lost as everybody long
ed for home before dark came.
And yet the meeting had its
charms and nothing daunted the
crowd will go again. --~as
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
Creamery Notes.

The large lot OF cows recently
purchased by. the creamery will be
brought in next week. These are
probably the best COWS that the
creamery has ever purchased. Some
of them viii be placed at Cumber-
land Courthouse
Several farmers around Prospect
are preparing TO take up dairying
It is thought by the State dairy
officials that the Farmville cream
cry now holds first place in the
production OF butter. not only as
to quantity but quality AS there
are thirty-five creameries in Nir-
g.nia TO be the leader is not ao
empty honor
IT Is expected 20 make am exhibit
of tbe Farmville butter at the State
Fair i'm Richmond
a new cream route has been start
"a. coming from Buckingham across
Wnbournes bridge The first of
September one VIII be started on
the River road in Cumberland.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
THE GLORIOUS RAINS.
GOD REiGNS AND LET THE
EARTH REJOICE.
And The Earth Does Reioies.

Years ago an honest and hope
ful countryman said. Il have al
ways noticed that at. the end of a
long drouth we We sure of a
rain" And the prophecy has
been verified again. The rain gave
assurance OF its coming on Friday
evening of last week. and Saturday
morning it fell good and strong
Nature revived under the tonic
touch. the corn picked up its ears,
grass took on a greener hue. roses
began TO bloom again and men smil-
ed as they greeted the new resur-
rection The bow" still spans the
heavens and on it appear in living
characters the God-given promise
of seed time and harvest"
Work on brothers. in hope and
good cheer. with assurance Of the
"early and latter rain"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
SUNDAY IN FARMVmLE.
4 nay Rich in Spiritual AMI Tem-
pOral blessings.

All Farmvlne awoke ON Sunday
morning 10 listen 20 the falling
rain and to rejoice I'm the music
it made. Every drop glistened as
a diamond and was OF more intrin-
sic value
Those church goers from the coun-
try were conspicuous by their abb
sanee. and no doubt remained at
their homes To- watch the crop re-
spond 10 the kiss OF the showers
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
HYMEN,s HANDICAP.

The late Richard ~ Nenable. q
bachelor both by instinct and by CON
yiction used TO maintain that the
most useful citizens Baltimore ever
had were bachelors. and in support
of his contention he would point 10
Johns Hopkins. George Peabody.
severn Teacke Wallis and Henry
Walters. The only married men
worth remembering he argued with
great earnestness were those who
died childless. such as Eaoch Pratt.
for example Sidney Low. am En-
glsh crminologist. goes even fur
Their in recent essay than Major
venable. That Is 10 say he main
tains that married lie is practical
ly impossible o. a man of The high
est caste-fhat tile great majority
Of truly able and efficient men if
they chance TO marry at au beat
starve. scorn and desert their wives
Baltimore Evening SUM-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
Death of a Worthy ooIored Man

Robert Anderson, who had serv-
ed faithfully and well for a num-
Der Of years in the family of Mr..
w. G. Huntington, died on Mon
day and was buried at $3.50 Tues
day afternoon.
He was not only true 70 duty,
but took pride in his work, and
enjoyed the respect and confidence
of all who knew him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19

The friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Adolphus Blanton, of Richmond.
viii regret 70 learn of the death
of their daughter. Mary Rutherford.
which occurred on the 11th. age
months. "Of such is the kingdom
Of heaven
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
Eeturn Eram yellow suIphur.

Mrs. II. W. Walker, Mrs. =. 5.
Martin, Mrs. J. ]. Walker, Miss
Lizzie Ailstock and little Eugenia
returned home Sunday evening af-
ter spending delightful
month at the Yellow sulphur
Springs. In speaking TO a friend
of the place Mrs Walker said, Il
have known this spot from nay ear
ly childhood, and while I admit that
time has made some sad changes.
and that it does not. of course, at
tempt to compete with the Green
briar White, the Hot. or any aof
the more expensive resorts, for II
is simple and unpretentious. but
there is an attraction about the
place that draws 10 it each year
the same refined and cultured peo-
Die. who return assured of meet
ing old friends, and look forward 10
ii as a sacred family reunion. So
we consider it an ideal summer
home"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19

have this day sold my interest
in the firm Of Freear 81 Garland
to- Sir. J. A. Garland, who win con-
tinue the business as before. ]
take opportunity 10 thank our GUS
toners for their liberal patronage
in the past and TO solicit for Mr.
Garland . continuance of the
same. Respectfully,
r. J. Freear.
August 5th. 1910. au12 4
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
Fine APPLES.

Mr.. J. l. Foster was In town on
sa urday and brought with him
some unusually fine specimens OF
apples which he presented 10 the
Herald
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19

ar W. Cal Brown, formerly the
well-known artist Of FarmNille. but
now residing in Natchez, Miss, ar
rived here yesterday on a short vis-
it to his friends. Mr Brown is
recovering from a long spell Of sick
ness.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
DOES 4 FAINT HEART EVER WIN
4 PRIZE?
4 smile And Cheerful Heart
Reach the Goal Every Time.

Reach the Goal Every Time.
Here is the prime element OF
success. Keep ON working aud the
votes viii count up iu big figures.
Balzac says. People who are
thoroughly bent on anything are
always well served by chance and
friends" Now is the time TO show
your mettle
Courage. ingenuity. and intel-
lection coupled with AN indomitaoie
VIII power seasoned with a whole
lot of cheerfulness is required %
make you win. Begin now &
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-08-19
For Quick Relief From Hay Fever.

Asthma and summer bronchitis
take Foley's Honey and Tar. It
quickly relieves the discomfort and
suffering and the annoying symp-
toms disappear. It so0thes and
heals the inflamed air passages OF
the head, throat and bronchial
tubes. II contains no opiates and
no harmful drugs. Refuse su0su
tutes. Sold by al druggists.