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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
A LARGE GATHERING.
Some Good Talks. Figures Galore
and Earnest Appeals For
Bigger Building.

A representative body of Farm
vile people gathered in the Court
house on Thursday evening OF last
week and listened attentively TO
some interesting addresses on edu-
cational work in Virginia.
The meeting was held under the
auspices of the Farmville Board of
Trade, with DR.. Anderson presiding
and Mr.. S. W. Paulett, Jr. as sec
retary. superintendent Atkinson ex-
planned the object of the meeting
and introduced State Examiner Shu-
make. who made an interesting ad-
dress on the work which had been
done and is being done on education-
al lines in Virginia, closing with an
appeal for a better high school
building for Farmville.
He was followed by Superinten-
dent Edwards, of Sussex, who gave
glowing report of the progress
which has been made in his own
county, all of which, we are told, is
due to his own earnest work and
enthusiasm. All of US who heard
him were impressed with the fact
that he has enlisted mind, soul and
body in the work. He came to
Farmville to make large demands
upon the Normal graduates of this
session, asking for 16 Of the num-
Der, and pledging liberal salaries
Such a man is OF genuine worth to
the people he serves.
DR.. Jarman gave a practical talk
on Normal and high school work
and emphasized the fact that Farm
Vile was destined to be great edu-
cational center, and that she could
have no better business asset.
Judge Watkins lamented the fact
that men who discussed education
al matters so glibly on the street
corners didn't come out and talk
i'm the meetings.
There were many ladies present
and so far as we could learn of the
temper of the meeting it was that
Farmville should have the best in
all things. school buildings included.
Now that we have had the talk
ing the next thing to follow is the
taxing. Remember that Tuesday
next. the oath, will be election day
and the tax payers will register
their verdict. Do your duty as mas
been your good custom.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Whit Monday.

Bat few people in Farmville re-
member that last Monday was Whit
Monday. one of the worlds holidays
and has been observed as sucn
through the ages. The Germans
make much of il.
Whit Monday. so the Germans say
has been a merry day in Germany
since a time-well. 1t began In a sor
of a celebration of the rewarming OF
the earth after its winter coldness
away back in a past as dark as
moonless and starless night wher
the Germans were nothing like SC
great on intellect as they are today
1t was a lusty day when man and
maid danced and ate under the
green leave and on the green grass
We did not so much as hear OF
a fishing party for the day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Competitive Drill

The Guard were out in full dress
on last Friday evening. and the com
petitive drill was spirited and full OF
interest to the large crowd that wit
messed it.
There was glory enough for all.
but all couldn't win and wear the
honors, and they were awarded 10
non-commissioned II. V. Skinner, an
private w. E. Smith. Judge wat
kins delivered the medals with sol
dierly dash and spirit.
The band enlivened the evening
with stirring airs and the occasion
will be remembered as an interest
ing one in the history OF the COM
pany and the community.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Death of a Noble Young Man.

Mr.. ]. Webster Blanton. after a
lingering illness, died at the home
of his mother near Deatonville, Anne
liza. on last Sunday and the body
was brought here for burial, the fun
eral services being held in the
Methodist Church at $3.50 Tuesday
morning. the Rev. W. E. Hill Off
ciating in the absence Of the pas
tor, with the following pail bearers:
Active: p. NJ Wiley. S. F. Far
rar. A. W. Reams, d. Gregory, John
Booker, r. A. Farrar Honorary:
Mayor Blanton. Dr. W J. Gills, n.
B. Davidson, Frank Verser, Thos.
Smith.
Mr.. Blanton was for a number of
years familiar in the social and busi-
ness circles of Farmville, having
served under the late J. b. Wall
and afterwards with n. B. David
son. and no young man who has
lived with us has left behind a more
fragrant memory.
He was courteous OF manner
kindly and lovable OF disposition and
bound his large circle of friends to
him with hooks of steel. After leay-
ing Farmville he represented a large
shoe firm of Boston on the road, and
in the new field Of labor won new
honors and made new friends. His
health failing he went west in search
~ relief. but yielded in the unequal
contest and returned 20 the old
home to die.
Cut down in the full bloom OF
you, manhood, he yet kept the
faith, fought the good fight" and
no broken shaft" will be erected
over his grave.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL.
u,yoR BLANTON PRESIDING.
Following Members Present;
,.ssys Duvall, ErambeIf' David
.n scott and Drs. Ander-
son and Gills.

~,. town council met in special
on last Tuesday evening to
-.5er the advisability of the town
~ersbip of the water and sewer
Elaborate and most sat
s.,orv reports were presented
- svnerts on the subject, and as
.-. u.l be published in pamphlet
n for the information Of the
.s.-srs of the town we need not en-
into details just now. Suffice
cav that these experts agree in
". oplnion that the systems stand
..tlr I'm need of enlargement and
r,ro,emeuts, and the estimate cost
= me same are given in exact fig
urss
rsose experts also give as their
.-,.,or that the sewer system as
avn stands is worth $500, and
~ water plant $4,000. The own
:, of the sewer system are asking
v;oo0 for the property, and the
.~,srs of the water system are
asking $4,000.
committee was appointed from
as council TO take the whole sub
h. ,raer advisement and make
amor, 10 another special session OF
q. eonncn which will convene on
tuesday May S1st. This COM
r,tss is composed of Drs. An
ss,.or and ellis and Mr.. Duvall rep
,s..rtirg the council. to which Mr..
WN Wilson was added.
Tho council by resolution declin-
sa under existing conditions" to
renew the franchises with the two
eonmnes and agreed that the sys-
tsns should be purchased by the
town provided they could be had
rrss- equitable terms" The whole
subject will however, be presented
70 he public in its every detail,
and DO one will labor under the
auiartage Of net having full and
c,nrlete information upon all ques-
tons involved iu this matter Of grea
public concern.
Before it's adjournment the coun-
Gil adopted resolutions of respect in
memory Of the late James NJ. Fret
wen. Who died i'm the service Of the
tow These resolutions will be
found elsewhere in this issue Of the
Hsald, and a copy was also ordered
to be spread upon the records OF
tie body and another copy sent tC
DE family OF the deceased.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Death of a Good Man.

Mr.. John Archer 'Brightwell died
at his home near Tuggle's on We'd
nesday of last week, and was bur
led the next day in the cemetery at
Prospect.
The deceased had reached the
good old age of so years, and dur
ing his long life enjoyed the con-
fidence. respect and admiration OF
all who knew him.
The lover of home and friends
true to God and man he has gone
to his grave full of years and full
of honor.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

We are not in despair, but the
hope Of seeing a drinking fountain
on Main street has been so long de-
ferred that the heart is sick.
If you failed to pay your poh
tax you can take no part in the
choice of public agents, and this be-
ing so you should pass no criticism
upon the work done by them as
agents of the people Having ne
elected to discharge your duty az
a citizen. mum should be the word
with you" And this should bring
regret and move to the determine
ton never to be guilty again OK
such omission.
Those peaches We have bees
watching are growing rapidly and
are actually beginning to blush since
we have been looking at them 50
closely.
Mr.. Serpell sold lot on Washing
ton avenue last fall to a citizen OF
North Dakota, and though the par
ty has been offered handsome pro
fit declines to sell. as he is more
than pleased with the investment
Watch East Farmville grow.
We still insist that the cold ot
spring is the coldest Of the seasons
We hesitate to get from under ths
blankets. to jump into the bath -
eat ice cream or to linger long az
the fountain.
Do you want to zine" the shri-
uers? II so talk it over with the
boys. They have tale to tell whisA
will make each hair stand on end.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have knoWH
F. ]. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believe him perfectly honoraos
in all business transactions, and n
nancially able to carry out any ooh-
cations made by his firm
Walding, Kinnan q Marvin
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, D.
Halls Catarrh Cure 70 taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials SeAt free:
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold BY an
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pihs for coz
stipation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
NEWS FROM BUCKINGHAM
NOT THROUGH THE MAILS.
But From the Lips of Live Man
Who Sees and Hears Things As
He Goes Through Life.

Mr.. Paul NJ. Jones, OF Sheppards,
was in town on Monday, and though
we caught him on the wing we gath
cred from him things OF interest
from the neighbor north of US.
The cold has been playing havoc
with the fruit. causing it to fall
from the branches in growing and
distressing numbers Under one
peach tree he saw at least a peck
Of we'll grown peaches. all of which
he had hoped to gather in full ma
turity and bring to market. And
he related this remarkable incident
in connection with the pulling OF
tobacco plants from their bed. An
old colored man who had been pull
ing plants through a long life re-
marked to him one day last week
that for the first time in his exper-
ience he had been forced to build a
fire in order to keep warm Whlie
engaged in the work. He would
not have been surprised II he had
been driven to the fire while getting
ice. but to warm up while pulling
plants was something new TO him.
And we presume this is unique in
human experience.
Mr.. Jones also told that the
farmers of his neighborhood had
been planting tobacco for dear life'
friend George Carter leading in the
race. Just how much this hero OF
the farm would plant this season he
did not add, but the farmer who
heats him will have to rise early
and stay up late.
This loyal son of Buckingham
went on to say that there were
more automobiles running around In
his county than Prince Edward could
boast Of And then. with a smile
of satisfaction stealing over his
COnnIbNdltt, ut eiuANhf tfNA
we a dispensary." And then we
were mean enough to chime in with
the remark that we wondered now
those automobiles got about when
there wasn't a foot of macadam IN
the grand old county.
Friend Paul is now a farmer
pure and simple. no longer satisfied
to expend his energies within the
small compass of a store room ana
greatly enjoys the larger work-field
and life in Gods open places, with
the blue of the sky for vault. sing
ing birds as companions, bracing
air as stimulant and rising and SET
ting suns TO spur to best endeavor'
Come again, come often, come TO
the Herald office occupy the split
bottom and let's talk together and
freely of the unfolding panorama oil
every day life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
The Conservatory Of Music.

Friday evening, May 1S, was CIV
sl Up to the life and works of Rob
En- Schumann, and was pronounced
q most enjoyable occasion by all
PRESENT Unlike the Handel evening
As entire program was not devoted
70 the one composer, although there
Fue many of his charming compo-
ltols
After a varied selection of vocal
I'd Instrumental solos, the sketch
rSChumann's life was read by Miss
S1A Smithson, OF Crewe. and the
blowing piano solos were rendered
Q Miss Josephine Riton, of the sam
tVl
al About strange lands and
k,p.e
DI Dreaming.
g. The Poet Speaks.
Nlumann's Slumber Song was
S'l,iiully rendered by Miss Lock
@ Walton, and the evening closed
'i1 Or Schemmel's rendition of his
saasa
lose taking part in the enter
@luelt were: Misses Myrtle
'snpoell Mamie Campbell, Mar
s's'lie Colbert, Nina Dodd, Myrtle
a'aih, Mamie Johnson, Lucy Peo-
vs. Ella Pope, Josephine Riton,
a'1 Smithson, Thurzetta Thomas,
-s} Walker, Locket Walton, Lucille
1ason Myrtle Watson. Little
Wynn.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
CIRCUIT COURT IN SESSION.
JUDGE CHRISTIAN PRESIDING.
No Gases OF Public Interest.


The May term OF the Circuit
Court for Prince Edward convened
on Tuesday last. with Judge Chris
tian, OF Lynchburg, presiding, Judge
Hundley being detained in Char
lotte where he is engaged in what
are known as the bank cases.
The docket with us contains ne
cases of public moment.
The grand jury was composed Of
the following gentlemen: C. A. Nor
ton, R. NJ. Booker, R. II. Carter, ].
A. Garland. James Elliott. j. W. Por-
terfield. w. y. Noel H. A. Stokes,
John R. Morton and F. II. Davis.
Indictments were returned agaiHst
five negroes for various offenses.
Robert Flournoy ,colored, was ar
raigned S7d triet 20 the charge OF
dssaut,ng with intent 10 Kill, JohA
r. Allen. of Felden. and the juE
returned a verdict OF guilty, fixing
his punishment at one year in the
penitentiary. On motion of the de-
fense. the Court set the verdict as
ide as being contrary to the law aHd
the evidence.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Let the Normalites DO Likewise.

The girls are working Loyalty 20
make the cost of living fall as light
ly as possible on Pa. In several
schools they have decided to wear
cotton graduation dresses instead OF
silk. and the Vassar girls have
agreed to carry only simple, and in
expensive flowers. The effort to
confine them to daisies did not sue
ceed. but they have solemnly resolv-
ed not to indulge in roses OF rare
varieties, orchids and similar ex-
travagances. The heroism of women
is equal to any emergency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Dr. Kerlin to Lecture.

DR.. Kerlin has kindly consented to
lecture with Mark Twain" as his
subject for the benefit of the Farm
Vile Library Association, at the
Courthouse, on Thursday, the 26thi
at s p. m.
The theme is one of genuine In
terest, the lecturer is master OF II
and the occasion will be one OF
profit and of pleasure. The room
should be crowded with eager list
eners. Admission 25 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Another Son of FarmviIle Honored'

In a paper which has come to the
Herald office from Arkansas, hand
some reference is made to the splen-
did service in education which is be-
ing rendered the State of his adop-
ton by Professor John ]. Doyne, a
Farmville boy of whom all Farmville
is Justly proud. We have read with
interest an address recently made
by him before a conference of educa'
tors.
We salute you, and send greetings
from the old home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
An Ordinance.

BE it ordained by the Town Coun-
Gil of the Town of Farmville, Va
%. That it shall be unlawful for
any person TO feed any horse, mule
or COW on Main street between First
street and Fourth street, or on Third
street between Main street and tne
passenger station of the n. & w. Ry
(2). Any person violating this or
dinance shall be fined not less than
S1.0O nor more than $500 Tor each
offense. ----- -
go. This ordinance shall be III
force from its passage.
my-20-lt.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Tho Fnir Committee Busy.

'la committee having the pre-
~'larIes of the fair in charge have
'',Aled down to earnest work and
determined to make a success OF
But while the committee is at
WA ihe people Of the surrounding
--'r should be at work too. 1t
Zoo early to begin to plant and
' things to be exhibited. Take
by lhe forelock; it has no lock
'-e days agreed upon are 25th,
''-. -1th, and 2Sth OF October.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Cherries On The Limb

We have been lamenting the death
of the May cherry and Mrs. George
Richardson reading the distress call
brought us the fruit of our choice
not in the basket, but gracefully
clinging to the limb upon which they
were born. and making picture of
real charm. Thanks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Clover Still Soaring.

We now have a sample Of clover
from the field of Mr.. T. H. Bruce
ytieh measures 39 inches. Bring
10 your samples and if you can top
tive win take pleasure in telling
i5Og. IT,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Patron.
Notice.

To tax payers of the town of
Farmville. Va. All taxes due the
town will be returned delinquent
July 1st, 1910, and properly adyer-
tised and sold at auction accordlhg
to State law and Charter OF town
section "a, page 9. See Charter
r. D. Miller, Town Sergeant
Mays
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Honors Awarded.

The graduates at the Normal this
session number SO, and the first
honor has been awarded Miss Ruth
Redd. the second to Miss Millial
Booker.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
For more Than Three Decades

Foley's Honey and Tar has bees
a household favorite for all ailments
OF the throat, chest and lungs. For
infants and children il is best and
safest as it contains no opiates and
no harmful drugs. None genuine
but Foley's Honey and Tar in the
yellow package. Refuse substitutes
Sold by all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

Itching piles provoke profanity
but profanity wont cure them
Doan's Ointment cures itching, bleed
ing or protruding piles after years %
suffering. At any drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Wake En- Up.

Editor Herald:-I called Justify
over the phone for doctor at 8
a. m. Tuesday, and could get no
answer. Kindly say to the operator
to sleep with one eye open. When
we need doctor we need him bad
ly.
Patron.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

The "old straw" and the new
have had had a tough time Of it so
far to assert their supremacy. The
few that have been forced to the
front have looked lonesome.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

Foley Kidney Pills contain In con-
centrated form ingredients OF esta0-
lished therapeutic value for the re-
lief and cure of all kidney and oiad-
der ailments. Sold by all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20
Supervisors Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Prince Edward Board of Super
visors was held on last Friday. All
the members were present. The
following accounts against the coun-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

Have you smoked E Cuba, the
new and excellent &c. cigarY Made
by the Prince Edward Cigar Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

Our gardens give promise Of abun-
dant yield.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

Mr. Swan be authorized 20 trade a
mule now being used by the road
force for a more suitable one and
on the best terms he may be able
TO procure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-05-20

Herald and N. Y. World $3.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-18
YALE ROWING BEGINS. Varsity and Freshman Candidates on Rowing Machines in Gym.

Yale freshman and varsity crews have just been set to work in the gym nasium on rowing machines Yale has abandoned tank irving and gone back to the machines, which were discarded for tanks 15 years ago by Bob Cook There are about 40 candidates at work in the varsity squad and the regular eight has started 1nidwinter rowing as follows:
 Stroke, Wallis and Ehrman; No. T. Captain WodeI; No. 6, Buckingham: No. D. VanSinderen; No. 4, Bogue; No 3, Van Blarcom; No. 2, Frost. and bow, Thorne.
 Wallis. who strolzed the varsity eight last June, has not rowed till the past week since the present school year be- gan. He was slightly exhausted by the race last year. Ehrman, a novice who strol1ed the crew all the fall show ed promise, and he and Wallis seem about on even terms for the place.
 Wallis was not asked to do fa1I~vvork in order that his physique might be strengthened for the long winter and spring rowing. Van Blarcom and Cap- tain Wodell are the only other veterans of last years losing eight. Rogue, Frost and Thorne were in the four pared crew. Van Sinderen has had lit tie rowing experience. He was end rush on the football eleven till the middle of the season, when he was taken to the crew squad to give it heavy timber. Buckingham is another husky athlete who has only class crew experience. With him in the shell it possesses the power it lacked last sea- son.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-18
STAR POINTERS DECLINING DAYS
First Two Minute Pacer is Now 20 Years .OId-To Have Comfortable Home in Old Age.

James A. Murphy's recent purchase of Star Pointer. 1.59 If, with a. view to giving the first two minute pacer a comfortable home in his old age. Is a pleasing instance of a practice which happily is becoming quite common among horsemen. Those-who remem- Der MT. Murphy's loyalty and attach ment to the John l.. Sullivan of har- ness horses when he was at the zenith of his powers and was racing against John R. Gentry and Joe Patchen. after having beaten all records, back in 1897, will not be surprised to learn that he has repurchased his old favor ite now that Star Pointers days Of use fitness are drawing to a close. The stallion is 20 years old, and more than twelve years have gone by since he set the harness record at 1.59 1-4 on the Readville track, near Boston. That he was the greatest of the great quartette of pacers which included John R. Gentry, 200 1-2, Joe Patchen, POI 1-4, and Robert J., 2.01 1-2, admits little doubt, and that he was a greater horse than any of his gait that has yet been seen is very generally be- Heved- With the aid of wind shield Dan Patch, a son of Joe Patchen, has beaten Star Pointers record but with out this artificial aid no harness horse has ever come out in broad daylight at a. genuine public meeting and bet tered the mark made by Star Pointer in 1897.
 MT. Murphy drove the stallion when he made his record.