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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.
The Latest News Cleaned From Various Parts Of
the States.

The Latest News Cleaned From Various Parts OF
the States
cyclone passed over Hanover county, in
the neighborhood of Atlee's Station and
caused considerable damage. Several houses
were wrecked, including that of Mr.. Geo.
Martin. That gentleman and his wife we're
both injured, and at one time it was thought
that Mrs. Martin was dead. This, however,
proved to be incorrect The wind was so
severe that it blew timber from Martins
house to distance Of at least two miles.
Mr.. Chas. B. Nestor. of Hagerstown, Nd,
has purchased the right of way, franchise
and equipment of the Emler Telephone Com
pany, of Charlestown, Shepherdstown, Har-
per's Ferry. Berryyille and Summit Point.
A large firm of nai-keg manufacturers OF
Pennsylvania are seeking a site for locating
a plant in Fredericksburg.
Mr.. VIM. Hicks, residing near Waco Fred
erick county, broke his leg in two places
recently.
Hundreds of people are engaged in picking
the strawberry crop at Woodford's Caroline
county. The crop is very large and was not
injured by the late frosts.
The recent heavy rains caused a rise OF
feet above high water in the Rappahannock
river. No damage save the loss of a small
number of railroad ties.
Mr.. Luke W. White of Fredericksburg, is
proprietor of rare old book. 1t contains
fac-similes OF many curious letters and docu-
ments as we'll as quaint engravings.. One is
a subscription Cor grand dance assembly.
the list OF 80 subscribers is headed by George
Washington.
Reports from Miss Laura E. Martin, who
was shot by Richard B. Guard, in Ckarlottes-
vile, state that her condition is now more
unfavorable than it has been for weeks. 1t
Is said that her mind has become sadly de-
ranged, and that she rarely recognizes any
one. A short while ago Miss Martin was
taken to her home in Nelson county.
The largest crop of pens that has ever beer
harvested in the Rappahannock section is
being gathered now. Even with the increased
facilities for shipping it is impossible tc
transport them readily to market, and guam
titles this early in the season have had to be
left on the wharves.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
have purchased an eligible site on which to
erect large passenger and freight depot at
Benwood Station.
At Glenwood, Mason county, Joseph Holly
was caught by a log-rolling down d hill and
50 badly injured that no died in an hour
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
LOST HIS LIFE TO SAVE HERS,
Heroic Conduct Of Fredericksburg Boy--sad
Death of Two Playmates.

Lizzie Erickson, aged about fifteen years,
daughter of Mr.. Gus Erickson, and Alex
ander Humphreys, son of Mrs. William
Humphreys, both Of Fredericksburg, Va,
were drowned In the Rappahannock River
just below the dam. Together with Tom
Humphreys, a younger brother OF Alexander,
they were playing on a scow, when the girl
fell into the river.
Alexander Humphreys quickly threw OIL
his coat, and, jumping into the river, reached
Lizzie whom she rose the second time and
bravely seized her. He succeeded Ia floating
her some distance, but when within lew
feet of the shore the girl became excited,
threw her arms around the boys neck, and
they both sank together. Tom Humphreys
ran home and informed his parents. The
news spread rapidly and large crowd
gathered at the scene of the sad accident.
The river, which is quite swollen from the
rains, is now being dragged for the bodies.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
THE ANCIENT DINNER TABLE.
Why Its Ceremonies Were Rigidly OBJ
served.


served.
In studying the service Of the an
GENT dinner table, the amount Of
ceremony which invested the meals Of
Dur fOrefathers is one of the first
things which strikes us-a peculiari-
ty, however, which is easily account
ed for when we lecollect that, during
the middle ages, men separated from
one another in rank 50 widely as were
the feudal baron and his retainers
we're accustomed to eat together in
common, pra tice which could
scarcely fail to have resulted in the
growth Of an elaborate system Of ETH
quette, says the Quarterly Review.
The ancient fashion Of arranging
the tables for meal is still preserved
In college halls, where the high ia
bic" stands tranSversely on raised
platform at the upper end Of the
room. 1t was the further side of this
table Of dais" which at feudal
feast was alone occupied, the master
Of the house and his chief guests
thus emphatically dining in public be-
fore his vassalS. Everything pertain
ing to the service of this table was
conducted with a ritual Of almost &C.
clesiaStical minuteness At a time
when, from the crown vasSal to the
petty baron, mans safety and con.
sequence depended on the number of
followers he could muster, the greater
part of the revenue of an estate was
spent in the support of retainers and
hangers-On, and, there being thus no
lack Of service, the various duties Of
household were much subdivided.
The modern term, "butler'S PAN
try" marks the coalescence of two
Offices formerly distinct, when the
butler or "boteler" presided over the
Outtery, or "botelerie," and the "pan-
ter" or "pantler," over the pantry or
bread closet. The duties Of carver
and cupbearer were he d to be very
honorable ones, and could be dis
charged by men Of high rank. and in
great establishments the butler the
panther, the porter, and the officers
Of all the several household depart
ments had each his own contingent
Of grooms and women.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
Gould Only BE Answered in Latin

Little Rastus-Dar's sumpin', fessah,
wants ter ask yer bout de oceanses
Oars noah watah in de oceanses al
high tide'n at low tide. Wat becomes
of all dat cxtry watah dat wuz at high
tide wen it gets to be low tide? Pro-.
Johnson -Um-um- OATS a questshun,
honey, at kin On'y be answered in
Latin. Umpery, t"umpery, dixum
digit sockdclcgOus. OATS W at becomes
tb de watah, honey, ony you'se too
young ter un'erstan'.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

Melon seeds and tobacco are a fa7orite
form of refreshment In Chinese public
houses.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

1t takes a Danish express train day to
travel 100 miles,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

Dr. Kilmer's SwAMP-RooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Consultation free
Laboratory Binghamton, N. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
To Cleanse the System

Effectua'ly yet gently, when costive or bill
ious, or when the blood is impure or sluggish,
to permanently cure hNbituIl constipati on,
to awaken the kidneys an liver to healthy
activity, without irritating or weak ening
them, TO disrel headaches, cold or fevers, use
S. rup of tigs.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

We will give 500 reward for any case OF ca
tarrh that cannot be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure = AIKEN internally.
F. j. CHENEY e. Co.. Props, Toledo, U.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

The latest gold field was discovered by find
ing nugget in digging well in La Veta,
Cal
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

lfaf1icted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons El e-water Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
ShiIOh's Care

A locomotive engineer travels 10000 miles
year on an average.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
Good Times Ahead.

No doubt about it, we are rapidly leaving
"hard times" in the rear, and those who are
working for good times and expecting them are
already enjoying fair degree of prosperity
If, however, things are not moving satisfactorr-
lily, write TO b. F. johnson & Co, Richmond,
Va, and they will give you a business oppor-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

Every male elephant is liable to insanity
some time or other.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

Is sold on guaran tee. 1t cures Incipient Con.
sumption; it is the Best Cough Car DC. 5Oc Il
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01

Italy exports 100000 900 oranges every
year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-06-01
AID VALOREM RATES.

An Equivalent Estimate of the Difference Among
the Three Bills
The treasury experts have completed their
work Of calculating the equiyalentad valorem
rates of the compromise tariffbillas compared
with the equivalent ad yalorem ratet OF the
Mckinley law and those of the House bill
which show the following averages on each
of the schedules and for each of the two bills
and the existing laws
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
WHERE NEWToWE MIGHT GAIN POINTS IN
 ROAD MAKING

Rev Mir Barker, who with his family is passing his vacation at Stone Church, N. I., is evidently enjoying his rest. In a letter to friend he writes; We enjoyed our trip to Genesee very much. The Empire State Express was perfect il- lustration of what modern rairoading is in it's best and most luxurious form. The rain which fell heavily as we left New York cleared away as we sped along the Hudson, giving us good view of the Highlands and the Catskills. MT and Mrs Courier boarded the train at Albany and rode with us to Utica, thus showing that it is hard to get rid of old Newtown's influence, however far your steps may roam. Our principal pastime here is driving, and the roads are glorious for that. It would be well for Newtown if her town fathers came out this way and took some lessons in how to make good road otherwise than by dragging on dirt. The surface of the road is filled in with crushed stone and deep mud is thing not known
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CoNGREGATAoNAL
 CHURCH.

A great transformation has been wrought in the vestry of the Congrega- tional church. The door to the chapel on the south side has been closed up and a new door cut through on the northwest corner. A new room has been partition. ed off in the cellar for a kitchen, and a very attractive room it is. Much of the credit for this change, which will be ap- preciated by the ladies of the parish, is due to w. M. Reynolds, member of the society committee, and L. c. Morris. Other members of the parish have con- tributed many days work, and the i'm provements certainly will be appreciated by all interested in the church. The fur mace has been reset, and with the new chimney less trouble is anticipated in heating the auditorium.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
sHEPAUG RAILROAD.

NOV6HnDeI l5, lOJ0. BETHEL-Leave 1055 O.. m., 5.32 D. m, Sunday SIP a. m. Arrive 9.57 &. m., 425 D. m. Sunday 615 D. m. HAWLEYVILLE-Nort II 10 a. m, 5.5O D. m Sunday, s.35 a. m. Leave for Bethel 942 a m., 4.12 p. m. Sunday, pm PAUG--North, tll.22 a. m., t544 D. m Sunday, tS.4s am. South, 1928 a.m.,t 3.5S b m. Sunday, 5.36 D. m. R0XBURY FALLS-North, t11.30 a. m t552 pm. Sunday, ts.57 am. South, 1920 a.m., t3E( P. m. Sunday, t5.26 D. m. ROXBURY-North, II .39 a. m., D. m. Sun. day, 9.l0 a. m. South, 9.ll a. m., 3.4l D. m Sunday, 5l5 ?. m. JUDD,s BRIDGE-North, t11.4 a. m., te.oe D. m, Sunday, t9.l7 a. Tn. South, 1905 a. m.. t3.35 p. m. Sunday, t5.03 D. m. wASHINGTON-North, II. .55 6. m., GIT D. m. Sunday, 9.37 q. m. South, S.53 Q. m., 3.23 D. m. Sunday, 45l D. m. NEW PRESTON-North, Il. .59 a. m. 6.2l D. m Sunday, 9.43 n. m. South, S.49 a. m., 3.19 pm. Sunday, 4.3s D. m. RoMF0RD-North, 12.69 a. m., ts 80 p.m Sun day, 954 2. m. South, tS40 a. m., f3.l0 D. nn Sunday, 4.26 ?. m. MoRRIS-North, 12.1s, 1885 D. m. Sun. day, 10.02 q. m. South, 1885 a. m., IS .o5 D. m. Sunday, 4.lS D. m. BANTAM--North, 1922 ID m. .,644 D. m. Sunday. 1920 a. m. South, S.27 Q. m., 2.67 D. m. Sun. day, 4.07 a. m. LAKE-North, t12.25 p.fn., te.47 D. m. Sunday, tl0.A q. m. South, 1925 @. m., f2.55 pm. Sun day, 356 D. m.
 LITCHFIELD-Arrive 12.3o D. m., e.52 D. m. Sunday, l0.30 @. m. South, SEQ a. m 2.5o r m. Sunday, 3.60 D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
preaching next Sunday at 10 45 a. m :; Sunday school at l2 m.
FAIRFIELD.
THE FIRE LADDIES,

THE FlkE LADDlES.
 The fire company have for some time several fire alarm boxes about the village and to that end have iouked at different systems. sample box and gong of the Gamewe1l system have been put into Picketts store, where it has been exhib. tied this week. and attracted considerable attention. The company the best and make success of it when they start in.
 ARE YOU TROLLEY OR ANTI-TROLLY?
 The trolley question overtops every thing Every nomination is either trol- ley or anti trolley.
 Agents Thrall of Hartford and Toucey of Long Hill made flying visit here on Monday and quickly settled some mat ters of long standing. Two old horses, spawned, ring-boned and galled, the property of William Bonne and another decrepit horse belonging to John Vol nick, were shot, putting an end to their misery. Other cases are under scrutiny. The Humane society mean business here even if it is necessary to resort to prose cution.
 Painters and carpenters are busy get ting the Sanford house in trim for MT Lewis, who expects to occupy it next month. The house has been given two coats of light color, which is such great improvement as to render it like another place. E. W. Dana is stopping for season | with Mrs Mills.
 w. o. Burr has put up wind mill in | the rear of his remodeled house, which will furnish water for his tank. The al- ! terations are nearly completed and we hope to soon see the house occupied. Two ball games were played here on Saturday last. At Grasmere the Warner Brothers nine defeated the Y. M. c. As
 by score of to 3. The Y. NJ. c. As had only four of their regular players, and were so unused to the rolling grounds I that they let in five runs. After the third l inning they settled down and it was then a good game. On McGarry's lot the ] Fairfield club played a picked nine from | Greenfield Hill and beat them 16 to 7. l Several young ladies have organized a 1 Chautauqua reading circle and will take
 up the prescribed course of reading. l Rev MT Child returned from his vaca-
 Lion to-day. During his absence Rev MT | Prentice has preached two fine sermons. 1 Mrs o. B. Jennings and daughters re-
 turned from Europe, last Saturday, and
 will spend few weeks of the fall at their Fairfield home.
 | Judge Glover is at the Adirondacks, | this week, but returns with his family | to-day.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
PERSONAL CHAT.

Mrs Van Duyne has spent few days in New York.
 Miss Gertrude Beardsley is visiting in Yonkers.
 Robert Drummond, Sr., of Brooklyn is visiting his sister, Mrs Sinclair.
 Harmony Grange will make an exhibit at the Union Agricultural fair.
 Mr and Mrs Samuel Beers of Chicago are in town.
 Miss Edith Wheeler has spent few days in Tashua with her friend, Miss Dasie Seeley.
 Misses Fife Clark and Florence Beers have been at Hobart Beardsley's.
 Francis Cannon of Bridgeport has been taking vacation at his grandfather's. Austin Gannon's.
 Mrs Albert Fohrenbach and children have spent fortnight in New Jersey.
 Marshall Beach is painting his house and barns.
 The lecture and views of the British Isles, given by John o. Jones of Yal, were received with pleasure, netting tt | the library fund over $11.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
LYONS PLAIN.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
 Mir and Mrs Clarence Bradley and Mrs Stephen Chase of Greenfield Hill were guests at the residence of Mrs H. B. Coley on Sunday.
 Mrs E. Brady of Belden's Hill, Wilton, MT and Mrs Hyatt Gregory of Silver Mine, and Miss Harriet Adams of Good Hill have been recent guests at T. w. Treadwell's.
 Mrs Caroline Crofut, Miss Vesta T. Fanton and Mrs Phebe A. Fanton spent Monday at the residence of w. l.. Keeler at North Wilton.
 l MT and Mrs Platt Keeler are entertain ! ing Arthur Sammis and wife of Bridge port
 Miss Jennie Davis spent Saturnay and Sunday at home.
 Rev John H. Riker of Port Chester, N. Y., is stopping at the rectory He gave one of his eloquent sermons in En- manuel church, Sunday evening. He is much appreciated by his hearers.
 Mrs Mary l.. Fanton entertained her aunt, Mrs A. M. Bartram of Black Rock. Thursday of last week. On Friday they drove to Putnam's Park, Bedding. MI | Delaney, the guide, politely showed the curiosities which are arranged in the second story of the pavilion, which was erected by the state. He also showed them about the romantic points of interest and was very kind and courte ous. They called on Mrs J. A. Burr or their return. Mrs Bartram returned tc her pleasant residence at Black Rock or Saturday much pleased with her coun try visit.
 1 Last Sunday morning in Emmanuel, Rev Alexander Hamilton published the | banns of marriage between Gilvit Kellogg and Miss Anne Adele WalCor Hamilton, both of Weston, the ceremony to take place in Emmanuel church or Wednesday afternoon, October 3, at 30 The reception will be held immediately after the ceremony in the church parlor
 Miss Clara J. Banks gave croquei party, Saturday afternoon. The guests included Charles o. Perry and sister ol Valley Forge, the Misses Merwin, also Miss Elsie Perry and Frank Wheeler o1 | this town.
 T. w. Treadwell and family visited his uncle, Joseph N. Tread we'll at Fash ua, on Sunday.
 MT and Mrs F. E. Silliman and son Mir and Mrs Homer c. Godfrey of Fair. field avenue, Bridgeport, were the guests of Hon L R. Hoyt on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
BROOKFIELD.
TO AID THE TEACHERS .

The teachers meeting in the CoDgre- gational church on Tuesday was we'll at- tended, 125 being present at the lunch after the close, The church was we'll filed with much interested audience. The session was d very profitable one and ought to be very helpful to those who have not had special training for the work. The principal speakers were Charles D. Hine of New Britain on read ing, l. T. Hall of Arlington, Mass, on language, MT Warren of the state Nor mal school on some of the greater needs of our ungraded schools. R. T. Clarke and Harmon Lockwood attended the republican convention at Hartford, last week.
 Mrs Samuel Sherman is visiting friends in Newark, N. J., and Richmond, Va. Miss Emily Hawley of Union hall, Danbury, conducted the services at the Congregational church on Sunday very acceptably to a large congregation. A party of thieves made raid through the western and northern parts of the town short time since, entering the cellar of Philo Blackman taking a pot of butter, some milk, pork, etc. They also entered the cellar of W. F. Wildman cleaning out his pork barrel, taking chickens from W. R. Hamlin and anything else that came handy.
 Mrs James Lee is visiting in New York for week.
 Mrs Mapes has just returned to her home in Brooklyn, after spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs F. H. Beers.
 MT Weld is spending few days at home while waiting for material for the building on which he is at work.
 Charles Williams is serving on the jury which meets in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
GREENFIELD HILL.

Curtiss Banks has traded horses with Nathaniel Hill of Bedding.
 Jessup Jennings drives new horse, a recent purchase of the Traction Co. at Bridgeport.
 Mir and Mrs William Buckley and fam fly spent Sunday at Elmer Buckley's.
 August Harter has recently purchased a new horse.
 Mir and Mrs Edward Henshaw of South port have been recent guests of Mrs Abram Banks.
 MT and Mrs E. Gray have visited at D. B. Adams.
 MT and Mrs Fred Banks and family of Weston have visited in Greenfield.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
railroad took Engine No. 4 to Hartford
ALWAYS OPENING DAYS.

It is always opening day with the D. M. Read Co.,, of Bridgeport. So much in their store that it is hardly possible to see it all with only one day, Or per haps only few hours to see 1t in. IL
 is not so very long ago that the average woman was distinctly of the opinion that the new gown, cloak or other gar ment that she might need could only be obtained in New York.
 All that has changed now. And probably the D. M. Read Go. has had as much to do with bringing about the change as any firm in the country; more perhaps. No longer do people visit New York for the latest things in
 wearing apparel, fabrics, or in fact, any of the goods ordinarily found in large dry goods houses. They visit The D. NJ. Read Go. instead. The D. M. Read Co. is in love with it's business, and is interested in it's patrons. No pains is | spared to lay before the latter the choicest and most inviting goods in every | line, the latest design and the most trustworthy in weave. The dress goods department, coming in by the Fairfield
 avenue entrance, is the first to demand
 attention. It is this department that
 first and most attracts and holds the at
 tention of women shoppers. An ar-
 tistic arrangement of the goods with
 due consideration for cooler effects and
 and combination, adds to the general
 effect. The cloak department contains
 one of the largest assortments of gar
 ments in Connecticut. There are some
 essentially different styles in cloaks and
 capes this season, nearly everything
 being worn much longer than last season
 This firm is sending out new catalogues
 of garments for winter wear. If yot
 have not received one, send them {
 postal and they will respond. The car pet department contains display tha is little less than bewildering. Choic designs in colorings in Moquettes Brussels, Tapestries, etc. This firm i the sole agent for the product of Tn D. Nj. Read Carpet Go. This year yer. especial attention has been paid to tn department devoted to childrens' out fits. In every requisite, the little peopl can be refitted 10 perfection. sA full lin of pretty coats with hats to match vii be inspected by every fond mother , The domestics will be found in tn basement. What is most approved i table linens and lunch sets is shown : There are blankets, eiderdown quilts comfortables and an endless variety o wash goods.
 : The crockery department has neve before been in such condition of con pleteness. > The mail order department which is one of the latest added, is in thriving condition. Try it.
The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28

Bedford and family left on Thursday of this week.
 Miss Millie Thorn of New York is vis- iting at her brothers, w. Fl. Thorn's.
 Albert Relyea has returned from his trip to Washington.
 Mrs Maurice Wakeman of Portland, Oregon is spending few days with Mrs Fl. B. Wakeman.
 "Beachside'' hotel is closed for the season. Before another season is open ed extensive additions will be made. This season has proved an unexcepsion- ally successful one.