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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
An EVENING At OAKLAND.
,THE HOME OF PLEASANT MEMO
RIES.
Pre.ent Happiness And Bright Hopes
For The Opening Future.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Putney, as
sisted by Mrs. n. B. Davidson, in
yited their large circle Of friends
to gather at Oakland, their hos
pitable home in west Prince Ed
ward on Thursday evening of last
week, and in obedience to the So
cial summons they met and mingled
in large numbers and happy unison.
The place was ideal. the even
ing too and the occasion lives in
memories as one radiant with joy,
thrilling with soul delight, restful
to tired bodies and minds so often
yexed with life's cares.
Southside Virginia cooks had
prepared the feast, and Southside
Virginia matrons and maidens serv-
ed at the tables. Chinese lanterns
gave their glow to the glory of the
moon, and the environments were
made beautiful and brilliant
The Farmville Silver Band made
the music and Farmville's beauty
and chivalry Joined with the fair
women and brave men Of that neigh
borhood to make a scene of social
loveliness.
Another brilliant success for the |
passing summer season. another /
for neighborly courtesies /
and the demands of friendship
Town functions are fascinating
but those of the wide-open country
are more so Man made the city.
but God made the country"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
ALL THE REGULAR PASTORS IN
THEIR PULPITs.
The Summer Ended and Souls StII
To he Saved.

At the morning hour Of worship
on last Sunday the pastors of the
Farmville churches occupied their
respective pulpits. Union services
were held at the Episcopal Church,
sermon by the rector, Rev. Dudley
Boogher, from the text found in
Genesis, 1929. And Jacob vowed
VOW, saying if God will be with
me and will keep me in this way
that l go, and will give me bread
TO eat and raiment to put on. so
that / come to my fathers house
in peace. then shall the Lord be
my Lord"
This effort on the part Of ia
cob to drive a bargain with. the AL
mighty was brought in sharp con-
trast with the faith of Job. who
said, Though He slay me [ will
trust Him." A service based on no
condition precedent duty spriuging
out Of a sense of obligation and de-
votion born of loyalty and love.
These were the lessons impressive
ly enforced The congregation was
a large and attentive one.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
WHkins----Byerley.

At Green Level" the elegan
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Byer
ley, at Sunny Side, there was sol
emnized on Wednesday, August the
oath, the marriage of Mr.. William
Wyche wilkins to Miss Eva Byer.
ley. The bride is the lovely and
accomplished daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs E. NJ. Byerley.
The ceremony was performed by
the brides pastor, Rev. blr. Smith,
of the Methodist Church. The draw
ing room was most tastily deco
rated in green. Just before the
nuptial VOWS were taken, little Miss
Ethel Louise Goodman, a niece Of
the bride, sang in clear, sweet
voice. when | Marry You"
At $3.50 P. NJ, tue strains of
Mendelssohn ushered in the bri-
dal party: the groom with his best
man, DR.. John owen, of Turbeville,
Va. the maid of honor. Miss Mol
lie Bland Byerley, the youngest
sister Of the bride, and the bride
upon the arm of her father.
The ceremony was impressive
and beautiful, and seemed to fit
well into the spirit of Mendelssohn's
Spring Song, which was rendered
throughout The bride was gowned
in white satin, trimmed in pearls.
and carried brides roses. The maid
of honor, Miss Mollie Byerley, wore
yellow messeline, with silver. carry
ing yellow roses. Many and hand
some were the wedding gifts. In
fact so many and so handsome that
partial description, even, would
consume all this space.
BIr. and Mrs. wilkins will spend
several days at Virginia Beach and
at Baltimore, after which time they
will be at home at Alton, Va.
Mr. wilkins is a sterling young
planter, of Alton, and is the
youngest son of the late w. Banks
Wilkins.
Among the out of town geusts
were DR.. and Mrs. II. S. Goodman.
Cary, Miss. Mrs. J. R. Millner and
Miss Millner, of Lynchburg, Va,
Miss Hattie Bugg. of Farmyille. who
played the wedding march, Miss An
ne Richardson, Farmyille, Miss jamie
wilkins, Lord Guy wilkins, and
Dr. John owen, of Turbeville. Va.
Clerena E. Belts, of Salisbury, y.
c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02

Nr C. ]. LeStourgeon and Mr.
|a-s Qmgley entertained a num-
j O., their friends last Thursday
|is-ng with an outdoor reception
hsr home nea- Browns Church.
Iis house and lawn were brilliant
lighted for the occasion and
'entei a very pleasing spectacle
lh vas visible for some distance
|gui
yu the least delightful feature
tie evening to the Farmyille
Es was the straw ride out;
With more than twenty young
4 crowded into a single wag-
-ere could scarcely be a lack
-erriment and fun. After par
g of the delightful refresh
and abundant good cheer
7iei the guests reluctantly with
near the midnight hour.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
Fun on Wheels.

Two wagons. we'll crowded with
young folks of Farmyille, left the
town on Saturday evening for a
spin over the new macadam. The
going was smooth and easy. the
singing soul stirring. the social
converse sprightly and the refresh
ments fine
They sang and talked and ate as
they moved along To add spirit
TO the programme there was a
break down. Home entering hour
II p. m. so they report Anyhow
they were all on time for Sunday
school next morning.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
THE HOMECOMING DAY.
,gr FIRST DAY OF THE FAIR.
r, Your Absent Friends Know
AbOut IL.

Tho Executive Committee OF the
,.oville District Fair have de-
mated the first day of the COM
fair the 25th Of October, as
r,~eComing Day, and with the
..,s that on that day the sons and
.-,sters of Farmyille and of the
.~opnding country who have
~.is their homes elsewhere will
,,-er shake hands. exchange sym
athletic heart-beats. and rekindle
fire Of devotion to the old homes
nd the old friends.
IN encourage circulation of this
.sre the committee offers a re-
,rs Of IS in gold to the party
Ma gin on or before the 18th of
o-ober send TO Secretary j. l..
ssr the greatest number of names
-ta absent ones with correct ad-
10. Go to work at once and ear
,s,ly help the good cause, and may
add to your cash. The day
s,s9 be made memorable in the
.+op of Farmville and of this
.rioD Of Virginia. And let our
Ns,ds who have gone from US and
,o nav read this announcement of
|pnecoming day (and all absent
Asrds do read the home paper) /
I'd begin al once to make ready (
Join the family circle.
The programme for the proper I
,s5ration of the day will be Civ
later
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
nel,nrer of the Association.

AZ the recent session of the Ap-
-ntox Baptist Association, Cash
/ Walden of the First National
1l was made its treasurer. A
and safe and convenient place
making It's deposits.
l-s bank has also been notified
O Washington that its applica-
3 70 become the depository for
sal Savings Bank deposits had
F recorded and would be duly
sierei SO money should be
'ei 20 leave Farmville that
be possibly kept here. We don't
'or the earth only our full
notit
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
James +. Epes Dead.

Hon. James +. Epes, one of the
leading citizens of Nottoway, and
for two terms member of congress
from this district, is dead, and has
gone to his grave leaving behind
him a stainless record. He could
have remained in congress, but pre-
ferred the quiet and peace of his
own home and in so choosing chose
wisely. He was learned in the law
and possessed Of literary tastes and
requirements, and over all, a good
man"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
From Far OFF Oklahoma.

Mrs. T. \. Layne. Farmville. Va.
Dear Mrs Layne:-With pleasure
enclose check to pay for five
(5) years renewal TO the Herald, -
and the postage advanced by you
for your recent registered paper.
] thank you and sincerely hope you
may be the successful contestant.
Yours very truly
Dean l.. Pond.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
BranilOn----Parker.

Mr.. Geo. Brandon, of Rice. and
Miss Bessie Parker were married
Sunday. August DIST, at the Bap-
tist parsonage at Rice, the Rev.
w. J. Shipman officiating.
Miss Parker is avery popular
young lady of Amelia county. and
Mr. Brandon is a prosperous young
farmer near Rice, where they will
reside.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
ANOTHER PUBLIC-SPRITED
MERCHANT.
A Five Dollar Kadak To Be Civ
EN- Away.

A five dollar kodak is offered by
J. A. Garland for the highest num-
Der of subscriptions obtained by a
contestant from Sept. End. to six
O'Clock, Sept. 14th.
This offer bespeaks Mr. Garland's
public-spirited enterprise, and the
prize is well worth the winning.
Keep busy, and win this prize.
Call at J. A. Garland's Drug Store
and see the handsome line Of ko-
daks
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
Help the Hospital.

c'y council of Lynchburg has
y appropriated $4,000 to a
Ia. for the city. Lynchburg
"s men We known for their
and prudence. and no doubt
-eAoers of the council are
business men.
famr... council might aid
"..."0n. Sauitorium with
'Ha. of $4,000, or an
a.W t.on of $500. The
least worthy Of
.Hon.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
DELIGHTFUL BRIDGE PARTY.
Mrs. T.. Scott Martin The Hos
tess.

The home of Mrs. c. NJ. Walker
was the scene of a brilliant social
function on Tuesday afternoon when
Mrs. f. Scott Martin was the graci-
Gus hostess
The bridge" not of "Sighs. -"
but of smiles, was crossed. delight
ful refreshments were served by the
way. and social pleasures crowded
and crowned the hours. This enter
tainment was given in honor of
Mrs. w. c. Burnet. of Savannah.
and the other friends were Mes
DANES ]. l.. Jarman, Richard Spen-
Ger, W. p. Richardson, F. J. Nc
Intosh. c. b. Crute. j. L. Bugg. j.
J. Walker. R. b. Tuggle, S. W.
Watkins. J. VI. Venable, and Mrs
Boyle. Misses Fannie Berkeley.
frankie Mckinney. Mabel O'Ferrall,
Louise Wootton. Mary Jackson and
Sallie Stokes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02

have this day sold my interest
in the firm of Freear & Garland
to Mr.. J. A. Garland, who will con-
tinue the business as before. 1
take opportunity to thank our Gus
toners for their liberal patronage
in the past and to solicit for Mr.
Garland a continuance of the
same. Respectfully,
r. L. Freear.
August 5th, 1910. au12 4
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
Notice 10 Contestants.

Subscriptions must be turned in
for weekly publication by 6 o'clock
Wednesday p. NJ, of each week.
Also subscriptions for the ko-
dak prize must be turned into the
office by Wednesday, O'Clock
Sept. 14th. Positively none will
be accepted on this prize after that
time
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
oul of Thanks.

' take This method of ex-
lt .atfelt gratitude TO
of Farmyille and the
as country for their gen
liberal patronage dur
quarter o. a century through
.a.e tried to serve them
al wel as merchant,
a c9nanuance of it to
sacc sors.
aot add that nothing
Inc mae-ious call Of sa-
nase me sever the ties
ue .o this place and
J. b. Farrar.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
Low colonists Fares To The West.

For lowest fares. and full infor-
nation as to best routes to points
in California. Oregon, Washington,
Montana, Idaho, Alberta. British
Columbia and other States and Pro
vinces in the West and Northwest,
write to c. H. Bosley, District Pas
senger Agent, Norfolk and Western
Railway, S3S E. Main street, Rich
mond. Va Special low rates may
now be ATTAINED.
sep-2-16-30
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
The Gratitude of Elderly People.

Goes out to whatever helps give
them ease, comfort and strength.
Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and
bladder diseases promptly and give
comfort and relief to elderly peo-
pie. Sold by all Druggists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02
To The Public.

Now is your chance to help a
friend. Call at the Herald Office,
and cast votes for some
It viii be appreciated!
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02

'@l-e. Razzle dazzle,
Doom Yah,
Contest
| RaA Rah,
! ri. 1 it? Well, I guess.
IA. van name the winner
Ooateste
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-02

Regulates the bowels, promote
easy natural movements, cures con
tipation-Doan's Regulets. As
your druggist for them. 25 cents
box.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21
GRACE CROQUETTES.

These delicious croquettes have
hitherto been the secret of 4 Southern
family. Their recipe. which is simple
enough, was divulged TO me not long
enough, and | give it herewith for
the benefit of the Home Page readers:
One pound of chestnuts, one cupful
of boiled rice. Boil and mash the
chestnuts and stir into the rice. Sea-
son with salt and pepper, and mould
into croquettes. Immediately before
placing in the frying pan, which
should rest deep in boiling fat, the
croquettes should be rolled in egg
and cracker crumbs. But they should
not stay an instant after this. Other
wise the egg will soak in and the cro-
quettes will lose their shape.-New
York World.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21
BLACKY.

/ would like to tell you about our
little cat. He is very bla TX and has
not white spot on him. He has
large, yellow eyes, and he is similar
to the cats that the witches carry
around with them on their brooms on
Halloween. Almost every one that
sees hin says, What a funny cat. |
wouldn't like to meet him in the
dark He seems to be very fond of
the stove. One cold day this winter,
while my mother was about he. work
perceiving the stove door open. he
quietly crept in and nestled down
among the ashes and went to sleep.
After while my mother came to the
stove to remove the ashes. She
turned the CRATE and out flew Blacky
in cloud of dust and ashes. His
fur and ears were a little bit singed
but no further harm was done. When
my mother saw Blacky fly out she
thought that something had exploded
in the stove. But she soon found out
what 1t was. We had hard time
getting the dust out of his fur. !
guess the fright was enough for him
for he has never since attempted to
go into the stove, but prefers to sit
in a chair in front of it.-Edna
Thornton, in the New York Tribune.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21
CHOCOLATE PUDDING.

A delicious chocolate pudding may
be made from the following recipe:
Take three tablespoons cornstarch,
two tablespoons cocoa, 1wo-thirds cup
sugar, pinch of salt. one quart of
boiling water. Mix cornstarch in a
little cold water. add salt to boiling
water. Mix the rest together and
cook five minutes; then flavor with
vanilla and set away to cool. When
ready to use serve with the pudding
the following sauce:
One pint OF milk. one egg. one-half
cup Of sugar one teaspoonful of corn
starch. Mix cornstarch with little
cold water. Beat egg. add all to-
gether and boil until thick. Flavor
with vanilla.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21
MACARONI OUTLETS.

Macaroni outlets will furnish a
toothsome delicacy by way of an en-
tree or supper dish.
Put six ounces of macaroni cut in
very short lengths on to cook in boil
ing salted water Add one heaping
teaspoonful of butter and simmer un-
til tender.
Cook a quarter of pound of lentils
and a quarter pound of chopped
onions in teacupful of water until
the lentils are quite soft. then stir in
two hard cooked. chopped eggs. a
tablespoonful OF butter, seasoning of
salt, pepper. made mustard. chopped
parsley and mushroom catsup, also
one raw egg beaten up.
Allow to cook slowly till firm, stir
in the drained macaroni, mix we'll
and turn out to cool.
Shape into neat outlets, brush over
with beaten egg, toss in fine bread
crumbs, and fry till brown in smok.
ing fat.-New York Press.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21
IHoVSEHoLD7 ~
E&ENsA :,
/ HINTSAIn'

Maple essence in your ice cream is
e good substitute for maple sugar.
In rinsing pot that has been used
to prepare sweet things, use cold
water instead of hot.
The hall seat of Flemish oak up
holstered in leather is one of the new
designs for fail.
Table linen, in order to bring out
the bright gloss that makes it attrac-
tive, should be dampened.
When hanging your linen to dry,
use two lines comparatively close and
parallel for your tablecloths and
sheets.
After the table liren is thoroughly
dried, remove it from the line and
prepare to dampen 1t. A whisk broom
is excellent for the purpose.
One OF the favO-ite popular sand
wiches in new tea room is spread
with cream cheese and pimentoes-
Spanish sweet pepper. Green pepper
is almost as tasty
Try adding chopped figs to a nut
and apple salad. The flavor is i'm
mensely improved. Not much of the
fig is used; just enough to give sus-
picion of spicy sweetness.
Sprinkle the tablecloths freely, be-
ing sure that the selvedge ends or
hemstitched borders are thoroughly
damp. Roll up tightly, patting the
roll frequently to spread the damp
ness.
A sure way 10 keep the gathers of
the combination short skirt and cor
set cover evenly distributed is to lay
them in tiny perpendicular tucks all
the way around after the manner of
princess frock.
1t was chance that hit on a way to
improve the somewhat tasteless cell
cry salad with mayonnaise. One
night at dinner woman cut up small
blocks OF her cranberry jelly among
the celery and was delighted with the
results, both in looks and taste.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21
TO MAKE TURKEY GRAVY.

Pour off the liquid IN the pan in
which the turkey has been roasted.
From the liquid skim of six table
spoonfuls of fat, return the fat to the
pan, set on the range, add six table
spoonfuls of flour and stir until well
Drowned: then pour on gradually.
while stirring constantly, three cup
fuls of stock Tin which the giblets
and neck were coooked). Bring to
the boiling point and let simmer five
minutes. Season with salt and pep
per and strain. After the gravy is
strained many prefer the addition of
the giblets finely chopped.
lean Cultivator.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21
THE ARBIrERS.

1t aim whut they say n tn Senate.
II ami whut they tb courf1
1t amt whut is said by the men at
Their desks maxim up a report
put tn felers thet gathers Al Todds store at NIGHT
AN argy on tariff an whether it's
SoS Z know how t vote they git tn besti LIGHT
Ihem's tn Court y might call Last Resort
IL amt whut they in tn papers,
Although there's a right smart
1t amt tn Congressional capers
met flows perpetual fount;
put tn tellers tibet lean Hiram Gregc's fence
An talks tn thing fr IN hither to hence
A,,tTy1n t git it all down t hard sense ~
lhey re a-doin tn takin' tibet counts
IL amt whut they tn dinners
w hen telers git with white
NiI back I tn weavers an spinners
ihet got Work an Worry for guests.
VEL uh teliers thet elbow on Bud Higgins bench
WIN thirst fer real knowledge they irwin ouencb
An n, markp mi their pauses with hammer an wrench
In Easts voice Is theirs. an tn Vests
1t amt whut they in tn lobbies
1t amt whut they in tn marts
1t am t whut they where tn mob is
lt Jeers once twice an departs
BUT tn, fellers thet nger at Jonas (;ray's pote
an tax over matters of country an State
An make their mnds-thems tn chap pavs In fra;,bt
An ther talk is down close to their hearts " e"''
j. w Follow
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-04-21

dlnerent from the way other peonle
do 1t. You use red peppers and okra.
don't you?"
Yes. l had the receipt from nv
grandmother. She called it creole
soup. L believe cooking is my only
talent"
We'll, my talent is cutting meat"
Z. Smith confided, as he wrapped IN
the parcels. Il don't seem to succeed
much at anything else. Nobody
would come here if it wasn't that
nave the best meat. And as it is
most of my trade is leaving me-and
| don't see why"
Celeste sat down on a box to talk.
The limpinS little foot was tired. and
she usually rested before she began
the lcng walk home.
We'll, maybe you are like me-"
sne said. Il am sixteen, and | haven't
had my chance"
But l am three times sixteen"
said c. Smith. thoughtfully, "and I
am man. 1t seems as If ought to
Know how to work up trade"
Ce!este's eyes wandered to the un-
tidy window. IF you wouldn't mind
suggestion" she said, hesitatingly.
Not Bit" said c. Smith, briskly.
and sat down on another box.
We'll, if you would fx up your
window"
Il know" C. Smith agreed, what
you mean. But haven't a bit of an
idea about things like that. And
there's
store, but she has no ideas. either
not about fixing up-and there you
are
Maybe If You would just take out
those cracker boxes and put in fresh
1ruit and vegetables every day" Ce-
leste suggested.
Maybe it would help" he agreed
with enthusiasm, and Celeste, having
rested the limping foot. went home
and put on the soup to boil.
1t was really very good soup. Le-
titia admitted that. You ALWAYS
manage to give it a distinct flavor"
she said, as the two girls sat together
at the little table in the halo of soft
lamplight. Even the SOUP bone
tastes like more expensive meat"
Their mother added her commen-
dation when she drank a cup of it
strained, and Muffies, feasting on SOUP
meat, expressed his feelings in an ap-
preciative "Purr-up!''
On the strength of their approba-
tior Celeste carried a pitcher of the
soup the next morning to C. Smith.
L thought you and your mother
might like it," she said, land every
body can't make it."
c. Smith flushed with pleasure.
You come right up and see mother I"
ne said, so Celeste climbed the STAIR
case haltingly, and came into the
bright room above.
c. Smiths mother warmed the soun
at once. Charles will like it for his
lunch," she quavered, with a smile
that matched C. Smiths own for
cherriness.
And presently, when Celeste went
down stairs, the owner of the shop
said to her, How do you like the
window" Celeste locked at il soroe-
what dubiously.
The fy-speckled cracker boxes were
gone. but the fresh fruit and yeeeta-
bles were in a jumbled mass that did
not tempt the eye. 1T is better" she
said, but it isn't best
Celeste had an inspiration. "If
you will let me come early in the