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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
EARLY MJ8aIAG FIRE.
ADJOINING PROPERTY PRO
TECTED FROM LOSS.
Residence OF Mr. A. II. RoSsn
With Content, Entirely Dssiroy-
ed by Fire

Sometime between three and four
d. L.. ol last Sunday. fire was dis
covered in the home Of Mr.. A. H.
Rcscn, ca East 2nd street, BY Mr..
Jones, who lives on the opposite
side Of the street. and when dis
covered TIE fire was under full
burning
Tie alarm was sourded. "a. de-
partmert .esponded ed did sod
work in D. tecting adjoining pr3-
pcfty Nothing could be done TO
save the burning building and it
with all it contained was entirely
CONSUMED.
The family of Mr.. Rosen left on
wednesday previous to visit friends.
and that morning Mr.. Rosen lett
the house TO take. the east bound
train Of the n. & W. While wait
ing in the depot for the train he
was notified Of the fire and re-
turned to find his home in ashes.
Fortunately he carried an insuc-
aace Of $1,000 on the dwelling and
ii10 on the furniture and this. how
ever. by no means covers the loss.
Fire No. /. Shall il be followed .
by No. 2 and No. 8? Let's rewrite .
'ur unwritten history and not have
hem. Now that the cold has come
We will watch with care the hot
tove.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
a HANDSOME TRIBUTE.
To Farmville As Trading
Point.

A correspondent writing from
Buckingham. FOR the last weeks
Herald said.
1T is a vel known fact that goods
can be purchased in Fal mvine for
less money, freight rates and every
thing considered. than most any
where else. A large Yves. .ern house
gave me the price on wine and
bought it 4 cents cheaper in Farm
vile. and as for groceries, why, we
buy them in Farmville by retail
about as cheap rs the smaller deal
ers buy them and get them here
at wholesale prices"
OF course wire was written and
not wine as printed in theabove.
The writer Of the article isn't con-
cerned as to the prices Of wine.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
A CHARMING EVENING.

Last Friday evening was the scene
Of delightful reception given by
the Literary Societies in the par
lors Of the Normal School
1t was a most artistic scene that
greeted the eyes of the guests
Upon entering the reception room
the words Trips to Foreign Coun-
les" made in evesgreens on white
over the dining room door, aroused
much curiosity and interest.
After drawing the name Of a coun-
try 70 be visited. the guests depart
ed to lands enchanting"
In Japan. delicious tea was sip
ped in true japanese style. served
by dainty "kimona maids" In
Fair Greece" the Oracle in the
person Of statuesque Grecian maid
ems gave sage answers to questions
Of the travellers.
Last, but not least, was the good
old U. S. A., where petite Colonial
danes received with true American
grace.
The test Of brains came here,
where each visitor wrote a "charac- I
ter sketch"of some renowned Ameri-
can. The souvnirs we're red hatch
cts encasing red, white and blue
fans.
After the delicious luncheon, the
Tight fantastic toe" was tripped
until the guests departed, each in
iebted to the girls for a most en-
ioyable evening.
The occasion was dignined by
he presence Of the Farmville min
sters and the members OF the
faculty.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Readers Of news-are-s ere of.e-
startled by the testimcnv gwen p,
experts on the witness stand. and
Fai myile has recently felt the shocs
OF such revelation.
Some time since an expert en-
gineer submitted a written report
TO tie uncil OF Falmvilie in
which he fixed the value Of the
Water Company's holdings at S27,-
10000. Some zine thereafter he
moved his figures quite $2O.OOO.OO
b CHER when no improvements had
been made on the plant and no ad-
diion. And in the report OF the
app aisers, submitted to the coun-
ell on Tuesday evening. il ap-
pears in the report Of testimony Civ
en- before the committee. that while
the Water Company estimated its
real estate holdings at $4,000, the
eng neer placed a value on it of
S4.5O0.
It is generally conceded that the
"ass knoweth its owner and the
OK its masters crib" but We are
gravely told that the owners Of the I
Water Company are densely igno- T
rant Of their own real estate valu-
ss.
II this thing continues the world
will lose al confidence in the worth
of expert testimony.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
WOSLACK---SNYDER.

Miss Sallie Agnes Womack, OF
Cumberland county, and Mr.. Ear
nest Snyder, Of Harrisonburg, were
married on Nov. 14th. at the home
of the brides sister. Mrs. Sterling
H. Diggs. on Ivy Road. University,
Va.
Immediately after the ceremony.
which was performed by Rev H. B.
Lee. rector of Christ's Church, the
bride and groom left on the North
bound train for Washington and
Baltimore, where they will spend
a week or ten days, after which
they will return TO Harrisonburg,
their future home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
Board Of Supervisors.

The supervisors OF Prince Edward
me. on Friday.
On motion Of Or. Holiday, the
creek inspectors of Buffalo, Spring
Greek. and Fort Greek. were dis
continued.
On motion of Mr.. Walton, Mrs.
Womack was allowed $3.50 instead
Of S1OO heretofore reported for the
right Of way through her farm.
near Farmville. Upon this question
Mr.. Fuqua asked for recorded vote.
which was as follows: Ayes, Kauff-
man and Walton. Nays, Holiday
and Fuqua, the chairman voting aye.
Accounts were allowed as follows:
Election expenses. S145.2O.
Psupers, $3.50.
Roads and Bridges, sS34.57.
Miscellaneous, $3.50.
Mr.. Fuqua was authorized 10
build one-quarter mile sand clay
road. leading from Fears Forks to-
wards Prospect
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
ADVERTISE FARNVILLE.
FARsfvnLE IS A LIVE TOWN.
And spells Progress With An En-
larged p.

VITA all It's advantages, however,
4 suffers for the want Of proper
advertisement. One Of the leading
a0Jacc0 markets Of the State, and
fet -he reports Of sales are rarely
rver 70 the outside world.
The overall factory should be
toIowed BY many more manufactur-
ng Industries and they may be
90 1ced 70 locate here. Not by a
nasmodic effort, but by continued
ualy Of the field and keeping in
close touch with it, This will cost
Fcney. but it VIII be money well
spent
Most things OF value are won
e. the exercise OF muscle and the
expenditure OF money. Enterprises
E6e individuals are seeking new
telds for cultivation. and they may
te reached and perhaps interested. /
The demands for the money OF the
i0wn and upon the citizens of
ibe town are incessant and persis- /.
ient. but If it was wise and judi 4
dous Oh the part Of the council TO
appropriate $500 10 induce 800 .
Students TO spend 80 days within
eur gates, would 1t not be just as
Tise to invest equally as much
n paying for a years work on the
pGrt Of competent agent whose
Suiy vcald be TO keep the sdvan-
sgse OF FArmVille prominently be-
tsre ths reading public Of Ameri-
ga
such contact with the outlying
voyld should result IN more than
eco persons becoming permanent
sssidents OF the place. To doubt It
70 doubt the power OF printers
nj, and 20 doubt that is TO deny {
&c shining Of the sun when It {
sAines out In noon-tide glory.
The larger the cities the larger (
ne sums invested in advertising
heir advantages. and the stronger
abe banks the more strenuous are
abe efforts TO secure new depositors.
Farmville is wide awake save and
ucept in matters Of advertising its
ADVANTAGES and lust there she is
last asleep It's time % wake -
81 get up and 60 al il
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
An Old Newspaper.

Mr.. Horace Richardson left at
the Herald office on last Saturday
a copy of the Ulster County Gazette.
n. Y, OF date January 4th. 1900
II is a wee bit OF a sheet. the
print still perfect and the paper.
though yellow with age is we'll
preserved. II is in mourning for
George Washington and the mat
ters all strange to newspaper
readers of the present day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES.

Conference being in session there
was no preaching at the Methodist
Church on last Sunday. The oth-
er pastors Of the town we're in
their pulpits and the people we're
out in large numbers to hear them.
Out of such a sabbath so rich in
blessing the citizens of Farmville
should have taken up the work OF
another week with fuller inspiration
and brighter hope.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
SPECIAL G0UaGIE MEETING.
WATER AND SEWER DISCUSSED.
kep-rt Of Appraisers Raceivel. The
Town Mag Inaugurate Its own
Systems.

There was a spec al meeting OF
the town council on MONDAY evening
last over which Mayor Blanton pre-
sided and with the following men,
beIs present. Messrs. Anderson,
Armistead. Cralle. Duyall, Erambert,
Walden and Wilson.
The report OF the appraisers on
the value Of the Water, Heat, Light
and Power Company's pant was
read. freely and fully discussed.
Judge Watkins dealing with the le-
gal questions involved. when the
following resolution, which was
offered by Dr.. Ande. son, was unani-
mously adopted by a recorded vote.
Resolved: In view Of the fact
that the appraisers have estimated
the Farmville Water, Light, Heat
and Power Company plant at s52,-
sos and that We, the committee,
do not believe it worth that; we
recommend to the council and vot-
ers Of Farmville that they do not
purchase at that price.
The sewer question was then con-
sidered. a former resolution on the
subject rescinded and the order else
where 10 be found in this issue
adopted.
This will appear in two issues Of
the Herald. and the voters OF the I
town who will be called on TO pass
upon ii on the 9th OF December.
may fully advise themselves. The
cost of the appraisement amounts TO
he good round sum Of $500 and
he appraisers in their report re-
commend that the amount be paid
me half by the town and the 9TH
II by the Water Company.
AS things now stand II looks as
hough the town would be forced 10
rect and maintain it's own systems
nd In this event should the town
rill for pure water it might also
iscover gas and so two birds
rill be bagged by one shot. This.
owever. is the thought OF the Her
Id and not that Of the council.
A spirit of fair compromise on
be part of the parties to the con-
-oversy may prevent this new de-
arturo. Something Of practical .
loment should be done and done
uickly. as there is pressing need
,r additional water and sewer con-
eniences.
In the language Of a fighting sol
Ter Let as have peace"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
iyslAi sGHJlL CONVENTION.
HELD AT CUMBERLAND.
Interesting and Enthusiastic Mees-
ing.

An interesting and enthusiasts
Sunday School Convention was held
az Cumberland. "Wednesday. Nov.
9th. Nine schools we're represent
ed by many Of the leading workers
Of the county.
The schools on the"Honor Roll"
were: Grove, Hatcher. stodderh
Browns, Guinea. Tear Wallet. Cen
tenary, Holsen Chapel These schools
not only sent delegates. but pre-
sented written reports on their work
and made an offering for county
and State work.
Mr.. Wyatt Crute was elected
Chairman and Mr.. A. F. Howard
Secretary Of the meeting. Takes
on Sunday School work were given
by Mr.. Collins, Mr.. Fugate. Mr.. Val
den, Mr. Davis. Mr. Howard and
Mrs. Leidy. and a paper By Mrs.
Fred H. Stuart was read. Over for
ty dollars was raised for State and
county work.
A county organization was form
eG OF which Mr.. A. +. Howard was
elected President and Mrs. Fred
Stuart Secretary. At the head OF
zach department was placed an
earnest worker.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
SATURDAY

Saturday was one of those colo
days in November i'm the natural
world. but In the business circles
things warmed up.
Tie cold called for warmer cloth
es, better shoes. thick blankets, NOR
coal, another load of wood and
stronger food. And let us deal
gently with the brother who had
to drop In the dispensary for a
wee drop. Better not. and yet
but no discussion just now
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
ELECTION NOTICE.

Persuant to a resolution OF the
Town Council. passed at a called
meeting Of said body on Nov. IA,
1910. an election viii be held at
the usual polling place in the Court
House, in said town on TUESDAY.
DECEMBER the 9Th, 1910. 70 as
certain the VIII Of the qualified vO-
ters of said town on the question
Of issuing bonds for the purpose Of
ins alling q sewer system IN said
town. or purchase the present sew
er system and extending the same.
The issue Of said bonds not 70
exceed sl5,0QO.00 and to bear in
,erest not exceeding G per cent.
payable as the Law directs.
T. W. Hubbard.
Town Sergeant
By order Of the Council. nov1S-3
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
Look Out! Danger Ahead.

Some OF the business men OF
Farmville who go about these days
hatless would do well TO take warn
ing. First thing you know there
will be q cold 10 be followed by
a funeral.
Girls may indulge the fad with
impunity, but girls have substituted
rats" for hats. And, then, girls
have guardian angels attending
them while men can boast OF no
such retinue.
Better be sane than stylish. care
ful than catchy, prudent than
pioneer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
Ring The Bell.

For some reason. and surely not
"a good one. the custom Of ringing
the fire bell that hangs at the Op-
era House. when a fire breaks out.
has been abandoned. Let it be re-
rived and give the citizens OF the
town at large notice that the fire
f'end is at work.
This doesn't mean that every body
slorld rusl 20 the burning. but
it does seem that they should be
notified
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
A Blessing On The Meal.

There gathered about the dinner
table in a Farmville home on Mon
day a group of girls. the good man
Of the house and the good wife
both being absent, when one Of the
number bowed her head and rever-
emily asked Gods blessing on the
meal. Fine example that
Ashamed Of Jesus? Sooner far
Let evening blush to own a star. ="
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
Vote On The Amendments.

The vote as it stands now, with
only two counties missing. is as fol-
lows:
For amendments extending ses-
sions Of Legislature. 1926; against
49,513.
For one reading Of bills. 2O.15s;
against, 37.304.
For succession OF county treas
urers and commissioners. 30,572;
against, 29,1S1.
For succession of city treasurers
and commissioners, 27,125; against,
1851.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

There will be an important meet
ing OF the Alumnae Association Of
the State Normal School on Satur-
day afternoon, Nov. 18Th. at four
O'Clock. The meeting viii be held
in the Normal School Auditorium
and every member is urged 90 be
prompt lSigned)
Nice-Pres dent OF the Asso.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
REV. W. r. PROCTOR.

The above named minister WA
succeed the Rev. w. T. Green a.
pastor Of the FarmVille MethodiM
Church. He comes from the laras
and Influential church, Trinity, Il
Richmond, and this is said of hin
In the Sketches and Portraits Sf
the Virginia Conference"
"A pure and devout man Of God.
now with the just in heaven, known
and honored in his day, blessing
to many souls, the Rev J. H. Pres
tor bequeathed to the church TIVE
sons, who also have wrought in the
ministry Of the Word. The son uI-
der consideration. Frederick, was
born April 9Th. 1871. and "bors
from above" August. 1891.
He is Of the converts OF the
Rev. w. w. Lear: and, therefore.
was soundly consecrated. Mr.. Pro~-
tors mother was the daughter Of
a Methodist preacher. the Rev. Z.
G. Foster. of Dinwiddle county.
va. Could there be superior for
bears? His ancestral house. ike
the house OF Justus. was "jolnsd
had TO The synagogue" OF God.
Ou brother entered tie Confer
enco. November. 1893. and has
successfully and successfully
wrought on Milton Mission. Buffalo
r dse Circuit, Matcaca Station.
Seven Pines Circuit, and is nov
serving a thrifty acknowledging
Avenue. New1or; News. Va
Sir. Proctor is Of slight flgue. Of
not 100 robust build. yet surcharg-
sd with energy. He has the insDI-
ia ion Of the divine vocation. tie
2uis into his message the feryor
OF his convictions. he has not
labored in vain. Tie signs OF aa
apostlc aIe seen where he holdz
forth the Word of Life
Nj. Proctor has a classic face.
a clear color. a well-shaDed head
He is somewhat reserved in social
Intercourse and quiet in his move
nent. There is nothing loud in hin
He wins on the esteem
If his people, as they know him.
Sincerity saturates his soul. Whss
Fred Proctor" is can be seen In
he honest spirit, that does not
Iide itself, but is manifest In eye
ford. act, look. Birds Of a featA-
r flock together. We never knew
I a true man who disliked our
rother.
Mr.. Proctor comes to one OF tho
lost inviting and important chars-
5 in all the Conference, and cor
ial greeting awaits him.
Rev. w. T. Green, his worthy
goes TO Memorial, PorD
iouth. and though with the churcA
ere but one year. those who were
rivileged to know him unite ~
sying that his sermons we're ~
sually scriptural and strong.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Francis Stuart Wood. the five
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. G..
NJ. Wood, Of Worsham, Va. died
Nov 9th, at seven a. m, after "a
brie. illness OF iDfantile paralysis
He was beloved by every one that
knew him and his death was a great
shock to his family. The friends of
the family all sympathize I'm their
great bereavement
The Lord gyeth, and the Lord
taketh away Blessed be the name
Of the Lord
Friend
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

FARMVILLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN
ON TIE LIST.

In the last issue Of the Manu-
facturers' Record, municipal authori
ties in all parts Of the country set
forth the reasons for increase in
the populations Of their respective
cities in the first ten years Of
this century, but Farmville wasn't
heard from.
The best town OF its size the
country over. and yet the fact kept
from the outside world as a pro-
found secret. Printers ink Is not
70 be had for the asking. but it's
worth the price.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
Tobacco Market

Owing to the want Of a season.
the sales Of tobacco at our ware
houses have been light during the
week.
Only medium grades have been
offered and s11.75 is the highest
price paid. With a good season
the rush would be on.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Last Saturday morning Andrew
Johnson, colored, from Rice. was
badly injured while jumping from
a freight train near the r. R.
bridge over the Appomattox.
IN some way he fell beneath the
car. which passed over his right
foot. He was taken 10 the office
Of Drs. Anderson & Hudgins' and
his foot was amputated just across
the instep. He Is doing well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Your Thanksgiving dinner will
be incomplete without Immaculate
table linen. Let US wash it for
you, only % cents per doz. pieces.
Farmville Steam Laundry.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
Nf Members 0f Stoddm4 Graded
school.

school.
Dor week ending Nov. 18Th.
Teacher. Mrs. John Garnet.
Seventh Grade. Blanche Agee,
.-e Faris. Carrie Eszis, BlantoD
''se,- Earl Budd. Cary Smith.
Srh Grade: Walter Smith. Jas.
'alge., Lena Faris, Morris Head
@ Ioume Headlea.
Fourth Grade: Archer Crute, Bes-
y Claiborne Hazel Hyatt, Albert
MS Christine Ligon, Clyde Smith.
4lra Grade: Lena OdeI. Mary
''-se,t samuel Maurry. Annie Clai-
fr-e
second Grade: Clyde Odell.
Nra Grade: Raymond Odell.
'"ain Logon, Clara Smith, Bes-
5alge,t, Florence Claiborne, Ed
\ fars Loleta Traylor. Lillian
eoa Matte Maurry.
'H Ellen Lyon. teacher
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
A Note Of Thanks.

Through the columns Of the Her
aid I wish to thank very much each
and every one Of the kind friends
who helped me during the past con-
test.
Mrs. S. Watkins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Doan's Regulets cure eonstipa-
tion. tone the stomach. stimulatB
the liver, promote digestion and ap-
petite and easy passages OF the bow
els. Ask your druggist for them
25c. a box
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Bring US your prescriptions"
None are too difficult for US to "ac-
curately compound" White Drug
Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18
Notice To Tax Payers.

Nss ior the year 1910 are now
5 -ll unless same are paid on
Dec. 1st, 1910. q penalty
e cent will be added. Pay
-.d save the penalty.
F. ". Hubbard.
Town Sergeant
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Editor Herald:--To settle a dis
e W.l you kindly let us know,
o-sl your paper If an Indian
lai breed Indian. would be
lel a. a col1red man in your
SAFE
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

AN Enquirer
'--t'r In answer TO tie above
Pc quote the following "Sec.icn
a. .. .a Code Of Virginia Colored
o. and Indians defined. Every
l .ar.ug 1-16th or more Of
.o od s. az be deemed a col
person. and every person not
e.o-s person having 1-4th or
r.a indian blood shall be deem
- -r ,rlan."
Ar of Assembly 1910. Page
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

The Home Bakery wants your
eggs. VIII pay a good price for
them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

White Drug Co. sell Doans Regs-
lets.
Good Results Alwavs Follow.
The use OF Foley Kidney PiIhs.
They are upbuilding, strengthening
and soothing. Tonic In action. quio
in results.-Sold BY all druggists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

gents FOR Hess Stock Foods
~e Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Herald and \. Y. World s1.oO
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Foley Kidney Pi'ls are sold b.
The White Drug 20.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

''d and y. Y. World $50.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-18

Herald and n. Y. World $3.50
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-19
Medo

Roy McCombs is on the sick list.
Clark Jones was Il MankatO caller
Monday.
Silas s. .Juliar of Mankato spent a
few days with friends in this vicinity.
Ed Himpton of Beauford is spend
ing a few days with his brother, Bill.
George McComb, sold a fine hunt
ING dog to George Greeley of Mapleton
last week.
Norman kieffe has returned to his
home ut Mankato after Il three weeks
visit in MedO.
Paul Bcise of Pearch Lake spent
Sunday last ut the nome of his sister,
Mrs. G. w Ward
Miss Mallie d. Kopke left for Man
kato this morning, where she will be
the guest of her sister, Mrs. c.. r.
LutholZ.
Mrs. r. G.. Wood and daughter
Dolores OF Tracy, Mimi, and Mrs.
Charles r. Luthoz of Mankato have
returned to their homes after Il week s
visit with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
August G.. Kopke.