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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
Mrs. Spencer Entertains.

On Tuesday night from 9 to
u o'clock. Mrs. J. r. Spencer en-
tertained in her charming fashion,
the young people of the town, in
honor of Miss Eggleston, Of Char
lotte.
After a merry advertising contest,
I'm which Miss Alice Burgess and
Miss Elizabeth Richardson and their
partners tied for first honors. the
young ladies were presented with
dainty chatting dish aprons. the
sashes of which were unhemmed
Each man. armed with needle and
thread. which to the most of them
appeared an equipment far more
formidable than sword or pistol, pro
ceeded to find the maiden whose col
ors he had drawn, and set to work
to complete her apron.
Never did knights undergo more
arduous toll in the service of the
gentler SEX Never did maidens re-
spond more nobly with words of
encouragement, smiles and helpful
advice. At the conclusion of the ev-
enings labor. the aprons were in
spected, and the neat handiwork of
Mr.. Warren was declared worthy the
first prize-a dainty spool case. The
name of the winner of the consola-
tion prize shall not be exposed to
ridicule. as were his stitches.
Delicious refreshments were after
wards served. The occasion was
thoroughly informal and enjoyable,
and when after midnight, the guests
began reluctantly to depart, their ex-
pressions of pleasure to the hostess
were unanimous and sincere.
Those assisting Mrs. Spencer re
ceive, were Mrs. Charles Crute, Mrs
Caben Ogburn and Mrs. S. d.
Walton. The invited guests were:
Misses Lucy Eggleston. Sarah Stew
art. Hattie Bugg Courtney Cox,
Marguerite Watkins. Mary Johnston.
Elizabeth Richardson, Grace and
Lockett Walton, Alice Burgess. Vir-
ginia Paulett and Mildred Rich
ardson. Messrs. Frank Nerser. Wal
ter Barrow. Roger Warren. Frank
and Johnson Wootton. Horace Ad-
ans. Burton BlantOn. Gray Paulett,
Joe Hubbard. Clyde Carter, Archer
Wade and Dr. Hudgins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
DIR. Potts INDICATED

The Williamsburg Gazette says.
The outcome of the charge against
the Rev T. \. Potts in a trial here
Monday was gratifying to everybody
in the community. Those who fol-
lowed closely the evidence. had an
ticipated Justice Ayers decision and
when he gave his just verdict no
one was surprised The inquiry
covered every angle of the case, and
the vindication of the gentleman was
complete Mr.. Potts admitted that
he had made an error in not TAX
ing the people generally into his
confidence. mixing more with them,
and talking shop by that he
meant that had he told frankly that
disease was rampant among his
sheep and that they were dying
from an unknown malady, there
wouli have lcen no humiiiating in
dictment 4 desire to hide his loss
es was prompted more By business
pride than H!thing else. ds he was
averse, like most men. 70 parade
his losses. In the larger matters of
life, in the affairs that are natural
ly property OF the public by the very
nature of thirgs. it is always better
TO be open and frank about them.
This was merely a case of mistaken
identity, as it were While the de-
fendant suffered modification and
humiliation, we don't doubt but that
great good has been done. 1t
teaches the lesson Of responsibility.
II demonstrates that not only the
lowly is dragged before the judg-
ment bar of public opinion, but that
the high and mighty, in every walk
If life. must bow to its mandates
This man was innocent Another
may be guilty, and this case demon
strates what he may expect at the
bar Of justice where a common
wealth's attorney has the backbone
to do his duty as ours did in this
case"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
Prince Edward Teachers Meeting.

The public is cordially invited to
the spring meeting of the Prince Ed
ward Teachers Association, which
will convene in the High School
building in Farmyille on the l1th
and 18th of March. The first session
will begin at ten o'clock on the
morning OF the 18th at the
adjournment OF which notice will be
given concerning the hours for the
succeeding sessions.
An earnest effort has been put
forth to arrange for an interesting
as well as instructive program, and
II is especially urged that every
teacher be on hand promptly and
prepared to enter into the discus
sions with a view to benefiting the
teacher and thus improving our sys-
tenn that the program as arranged
has been prepared. All OF the
speakers have not at this date given
a final decision as 10 whether they
will be able to take part in the
meeting. but among those whom we
hope to have deliver addresses, are
the following:
Mr.. y. p. Painter, President State
Teachers Association. Roanoke, va;
Mr.. J. J. Lincoln. Principal Wake
field High School; Prof. w. H.
Whiting. Jr.. Professor Of Latin, Col
lege of Hampden-Sidney; Mr.. }. II.
Binford. EXPIRES. State Teachers AS
sociation. Richmond, Va; Dr. A. NJ.
Freeman. Assistant Commissioner oil
Health. Richmond. Va; Professors
Hodge. Lear and Milledge. OF the
State Normal School; Mr.. r. Lee
Chambliss. Principal OF Worsham
High School: Miss Pearl ShelDurn'
of Green Bay High School; Miss
Halliburton Supervisor Training
School Normal School, and Hon.
J.. d. Eggleston, Supt. OF Public In
struction.
Each speaker will discuss live
educational problem. so no one can
miss it without being poorer as the
result.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
Sad Sights.

Nhen able-bodied colored men
creep out OF comfortless cabins at
late hours Of the mornings. as they
nurn 10 stand around with the
aope of picking up a light job or a
EeApIcked bone. the sight is a sad
one How many doors to splendid
opportunity stand wide open TO
such people. and why don't they en-
'e' and occupy? And, then. to
'aea ha.i-grown colored boys pick
Hs rp o.fs of coal up and down the
HNag track is another uninterest-
As t0wo They too could get reg
-'' Profitable and pleasant work.
b. N.F write of such things
'rs would love TO sound hem from
-7 .ose'3ps if the sounding did
'4 s4 Let others. in closer touch
'-- '.t more hope of accomplishing
s''l Take lp the cry and sound II
WI strong and loud. A future OF
.-.f picking up things hasn't
1l'h Of Promise in it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
House and Horses

The fire house and the fire horses
entertained many visitors on sunday
Neither the horses nor the house
talked much. and yet the visitors
we're interested The stalwart animals
NAV have been known as Dick anC
"Davy" when they came to u.s. but
now answer TO the names, Charley
Zimmerman" and "Wirt Vaughan.
We watched them as they sat to sup
per. and there was evidence OF SUI
preme satisfaction. Menu: half gal
lon corn, half gallon bran, and the
fancy racks filled with hay. We LEI
Chief FOCUS with them, but whether
he spent the night we are not ad'
vised.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
THE NORMAL GLEE CLUB.
ENJOYABLE MUSICAL TREAY
A Large and Appreciatiye Audience
Hear These Sweet Singers i'm
The Auditorium OF the Nor
NAL

On last Frioay evening the Nor
NAL Glee Cluh entertained an over
flow audience i'm the auditorium OF
that institution. the concert being
one Of genuine merit When the
curtain rose. with the room dark
ened. and the stage brilliant with
electric lights. the scene presented
was one of bewitchiug beauty. No
lovelier gathering of Virginia girl
hood ever graced any fostrum Ar
ranged artstiicaily. in attractive
semi-circles arrayed as are the lilies
of the fields, the eyes of all present
feasted for a moment on pleasing
picture. and then the ears were ra-
Wished as a volume of sweet sound
awoke the stiffness OF the evening
hour: Miss Minor presided at the
piano. and with true skill and ar
tistic touch led the singers into ways
of perfect harmony.
Song followed song in quick sue
cession. and the welkin was made
10 ring with matchless melody. Miss
Minor also rendered three solos. and
TO the delight of those who were
privileged to hear her. The college
yell was given with the spirit and
dash of the Rebel Yell' itself. and
the curtain fell on an evening which
had been made redolent with pleas
ant diversion The HampdenS Sidney
boys were expected TO contribute 10
the delights OF the very delightful
occasion. but to the regret OF
all. were not present Were they
afraid of the contrast of the contest2
Pluck up courage. young gentlemen
and next tire leap boldly into the
ring. The hearts of the girls were
throbbing win eager expectancy 70
hear you. Never do you again dash
to the ground hopes so bright and
bouyant A glad welcome awaits
.;our coming. The girl picture was
of itself beautiful to look upon. but
your presence would have given new
and pleasant color to the canvass
and lent new harmony TO the con
cert.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
FARMvILLE Va, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1910.
FARMVILLE BOARD Of TRADE.
Things Accomplished by The Orga-
niZatiOn

We thank Mr.. J. l.. Bugg Chair
man advertising committee of the
Board of Trade. for the following
statement of what this organization
has accomplished
The Farmyille Board OF Trade
has been reorganized ON substan-
tial basis and desire the co-opera-
tion of every citizen of our town.
Upon several occasions the question
has been asked as to what the Board
of Trade has accomplished. Below
we give list of accomplishments
which are to be credited almost en-
tirely to the activity of the Board
during the last two years, and they
certainly must appeal to the think
ing and progressive citizens of our
town, viz:
l. An ice plant.
2. A well established creamery.
3. A first-class macadam road in
Cumberland county beneath and ex-
tending from the Norfolk & Western
bridge
4. A good impression made upon
the officials Of the Norfolk and Wes-
tern Railway Company. resulting
from courtesies extended them on
the date of our banquet.
5. Co-operated with the council in
getting a greatly improved contract
with the Farmville Telephone Co.,
and a we'll organized fire department
and facilities for extinguishing fire.
s. That the recent trades edition
of the Farmville Herald was circula-
ted widely and extensively.
Questions now before the board
are. viz: the establishment of an
Overall factory. the building of a
spur track to the Serpell addition,
the advisability of construction of
water power for electric light plant.
a printed booklet setting forth the
advantages of Farmville.
The Secretary will call on all old
members of the board next week
to collect dues from January 1, 1910
the time of reorganization.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
TASTERS.
,r HAS BEEN TASTED AND WAR
RANTED NOT TO KILL.
The Kings of BygOne Had Theirs,
And Now the Dispensary Has
n. own. No More "Pisen'

or last Tuesday a new page was
~.t+ar .n Farmyilles history. For
...fr,. time in the life of the place
t. r.uors to be sold to its people
. ubmitted TO crucial test, at
,...- nat of tasting experts The
..s-8 n charge of the dispensary
..f notified those dealers who pro-
...t to offer their goods for sale in
..s market 10 send on samples of
.n ucr goods to be tested before
.,ssr. would be given for them.
This vas promptly done, and when
.,. committee of tasters met in the
Council chamber an array of bottles.
,,-nidahle indeed confronted the
..mhers As we understand the
....,,g apparatus doesn't extend 10
a. stomach. and therefore it was
%, necessary to swallow the whiskey.
.sre beer and mixtures thereof in
.. order 10 pass judgment And this
.ss we'll for if it be true that mixed
s..,s. are dangerous. then indeed
,or4 the tasters have been subjec-
..s TO dire temptation.
Asn was the high civic duty was
H.tarc.l soberly. and We believe
,..s'y and we'll. OF course the very
t.., has been selected from the sam
nib. offered i'm evidence. and of this
o.. those who must drink may be
assured And yet the purest OF al
,.tar. beverages will make drunk
,oma and .n that after all is where
III. sting found
rr.iris ot samples were offered
and from rnr number the best have
t.m selected. and from such the
nnaa,., of the coming year are TO
bs made at prices agreed on. and
,i should at any time during the
wear Nh. goods sold fall short of the
ssma,-. no furhter dealings will be
bad with that concern.
IN the olden times kings had their
tas,ers OF viands and wines. so
,faN were they of death by poi
son The dispensary has no royal
prerogatyes with the variation that
il would not poison others.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
Sales ON Farmville Market.

Total sales for August and Sep
tember, 61S,75O pounds; Oct. 54'-
45s: Nov. l,149,5SO; December
s5O.O14; January, 1,993,5O5; to Feb
25th. 445,32S; previously reported
1.612,7S9; grand total sales OF
the season. 6,719,36s.
And now that we have at last had
a real season. we may expect the
weed 10 be rolling in, and increased
activity on warehouse floors. There
is a plow on the market known as
Farmers Friend" and with more
truth tobacco may be called Farm
ville's friend. The Creamery Is
demanding and receiving attention
and so the lettuce, but as yet the
winsome weed has the right Of way
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
A Deer With The Dears.

A deer hotly pursued by the
hounds of Mr.. Wilfred Tuggle, In the
county of Nottoway on Monday last
sought and found refuge in one OF
the lecture rooms of the Blackstone
Institute. and though the invasion
was sudden and produced something
OF a shock. the dear girls rallied,
made gallant fight, mastered the
fleet-footed animal, and claimed 1t
as their own. MIR. Tuggle demanded
the prize, and the question of own
ership had not been settled as we go
to press. DR.. Cannon, however, Is
reported as saying there should be
no controversy over the capture.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
SOUTH AFRICA.
INTERESTING COUNTRY BLESSED
WITH EXCELLENT CLIMATE.
Fertile Farms. Prosperous Cities
To the Front on Industrial Lines

Mr. w. y Cunningham, who has
spent many years of his business life
in South Africa. gives interest
ing account of the country and the
people. He has been making head
quarters at Cape Town. a city of
some twenty-five thousand popula-
ton, having many OF the convenien-
ces AID comforts of modern day city
life and is an active shipping port.
Wool. wine and ostrich plumes play
conspicuous part in the exports of
the place The climate is delight
full. outdoor work being practicable
well-nigh every day of the year. and
this leaves but narrow margin for
indoor staying. The farmers are
generally prosperous. many of them
having homes W the towns as well
as in the country Out of the min
ing business of the country million
aires have been born. and many of
tncm are coming with their families
to the larger cities of America to
enjoy leisure and luxury. England
is master OF South Africa. and yet
i, has a Parliament of its own and
is governed after the same order
that prevails in Canada. Only pro-
perty owners vote in general cleo
tions. and over all England has its
Governor General The country SUI
fered grievously from the effects OF
war. and then came monetary depres
sion which has been felt the world
over During the recent past bus.-
ness i'm all branches has greatly re-
yived and this lightest Africa has its
face to the front We were surpris-
ed TO learn that the Ostrich farm
was not just the thing of beauty
we had thought it to be. Still the
plumes on the hats of our girls do
shine out richly. and with stunning
effec' upon young hearts. The old
ones, however. not exactly immunes
With our friend of much travel
there is no place like home.
Still he confesses that things look
small in native land sine he has
crossed th, seas al the c'rtinen.s
The trip from Cape Town to
southampton consumes SOME three
weeks. but fer man with good
SEA legs" it thrills with interest
from start to finish. To others If
us it would be one long terror. Such
persons would do well ID stick TO
shore. We are always glad to vel
come the return of our "bcys," and
to know that no matter under what
flag. or beneath what suns they
move. the heart untraveled fondly
clings to the cid home and the old
friends.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
"Hcaduua' ters in the Saddle"

During the war between the States
an arrogant General on the Federal
side boasted when he was sent into
the field 10 whip "Stonewall' Jack
son. that ne would have his head
quarters in the saddle. And he
was soon uuhUrsed and sen' TO the
rear in disgrace But headquarters
in the saddle received no blow from
this incident. Ol the contrary, 1t wa
the kingdom Of he old-tiue Virgin
ian who was n Gis best on horse
back. Nor has the good habit fal
len entirely into desuetude. A few
of cur fellow-citizens still prefer the
riding horse to the rocking buggy.
Not many. tis true. and all honor to
those who are true TO the custom
of the fathers. Mr.. II. +. Richard
son. MIR. n. A. Stokes and Sheriff
Dickinson ride rather than drive
and the man is never more manly
than when mounted on a good horse
Let others follow the good example
let the genuine riding horse resume
his place among us. and let our men
make their headquarters in the sad
die. not boastfully. but modestly and
yet in manly manner.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
POstoffice Eggs.

At the Monday morning session
of the Mayors court among other
cases heard was one against an un-
fortunate who actually stole eggs
from the postoffice yestibule. Eggs
we knew were soaring but dld not
know that they had become so val
liable as to attract the attention OF
Uncle Sam. And yet we are toid
that the careless person who lett
the eggs in that public place did
not first get permission OF the de-
partmemt. Next tine he VIII be pru
dent en- g. to have them 'Ssis'er-
I'd and get tie official rec int In
addition to the ete case H. h'noi
had others of minor import IN
which some were sent TO break
rocks and others made to pay fines.
Still our Saturday was generally or
derly and so far as we are advis-
ed the peace of the Sabbath was
not disturbed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

During the delivery of an interest
ing and instructive sermon by the
Rev. McMillin. of Atlanta. on last
Sunday morning. at the Presbyter-
ian Church. on the subject of Home
Missions, he drew impressive and pa
thetic picture of the dealings of the
Anglo Saxons OF America with the
Indians. He condensed the whole
of the sad story in these few words;
Indian gave white man welcome
Indian gave white man food India
saved white mans life. White man
kill Indian"
Yellow man wash clothes and
sing. black man ward of the nation
but the Indian go or die. Sad story
that
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
Mrs. Blackstone Birthday.

Mrs. Blackiston celebrated the an
niversary of her birthday pleasant
ly i'm her room in the home
OF Mrs. Berkeley on last Tuesday.
Friends gathered there to offer their
CONGRATULATIONS and good wishes. as
they drank OF the fragrant tea, and
fed upon the tempting dainties whic
had been arranged artistically on the
center table Eliza" the faithful
cook. honored the occasion with a
plate OF homemade candy. and a
word and smile of unaffected re-
cognition of the day.
But that which gave most OF glow
and charm to the passing of the mile
stone of life's way were the faithful
portraits of the children and the
grandchildren that adorned the
walls of the room, in loving compan-
ionship with the pictures of the
old homes in which they had lived
and loved. all uniting to bring back
heart-moving interest dead
but ever dear past. Man. happy re-
turns.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

A citizen OF OHIO moved TO the
county Of Amelia a few years ago,
bought twenty acres of land, for
which he paid $4,000. built a cabin
sent for his family and went earnest
ly 10 work Last season he ship
ped TO the Richmond market each
day lunches of onions. for which
he had a check each day of $500.
He sends TO the same market II gal
Ions Of milk each day and is making
money right along.
Where else the country over could
BE- have invested $3.50 so judicious-
Do Come South. young man. come
70 Souihsde Virginia
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
Tumble Club Organize.

~ laT Friday afternoon several
- ladies' of the town met at
-sHHnIe home of Mrs. Walden
.- a'eresting and pleasing pur-
o' o.-aninng "Thimble Club.
N.rs propose TO meet week
.e.r fancy. or plain needle
N.a one lady reads aloud
r. ot hours. giving minds
''. d.. fingers occupation.
.Heshments. with a discus
. t.- literature selected, com
l'eruoon program.
oers of the club are.
'a-.h Mrs. W. p. Venable
Wilson. Mrs J. r. Spen-
O. Ogburn. Mrs. Vernon
NJ S. d. Walton, Mrs
,, H Nrs Charles Crute and
81. laa.a.
"a. fhis week will meet al
No Mrs. Walton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

There is no surer indication of a
eommunity's progress than the in
crease in its postoffice receipts. The
January. 1909 amounted to $1,O32.7
while for the same month OF this
year the cash amounted to s l,299.l l
showing an increase of s266.36 for
the month.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
Slate Hill Farm Sold.

Messrs. Jehne & Hunt. have sold
the farm of Mr.. John Venable, near
Hampden-Sidney known as slate
Hill. for $4,000 to ]. F. Gilreath'
of Rome, Ga.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

The friends of Dr. Potts in Farm
Vile. and their name is legion. never
believed for a moment that he
would do intentional harm to man
or beast. and are not surprised at
his entire yindication.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04
DIR. Stone. of The Normal Faculty at
Cincinnati.

During his response as a guest OF
the Cincinnati School Masters Club,
at their annual banquet, DR.. Stone
gave the following toast to Virginia;
"In all the world there never has
been a time when progress was so
great as at the present; in all the
world there is no country in which
il is so great as in our own country;
there is no part in which progress
is so great as in the South; and in
all the South there is no part in
which progress is so great as in
Virginia"
Three hundred leading school men
of Cincinnati and the country APP
plauded to the echo. and then sang
80 say we all of us"
Dr.. Stone stopped over in Gin
cinnati, on his way to attend the
session of the National Education
Association. and while there was
highly honored by the School Mas
ters' Club.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

That big crack in the Guard S
armory building needs immediate
treatment. A stitch in time may
prevent calamity
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

The eggs of hens that did heavy
laying during the winter are not SO
apt to be as strongly fertilized, as
eggs from hens that made but a fair
showing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

AS a rule. eggs from two-year-old
hens give better satisfaction at this
cime of the year than when from
younger stock, and the chisks are
more vigorous.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

Bring out the kites, boys, and
le' them go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

A sure way to save money,-don't
spend it. .--.-...----.-.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

Herald and n. Y. World $3.50.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-03-04

Smoke Ell Cuba and Katy Lee.