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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
School Report and Other Hap
peningS,

MILL GAP, Va, Mar. 81 send
you the report Of spelling Of Class
A of Mill Gap school for the 4th
month, ending March "A, 1896:
John Bird, 06; VIM. Bird, ~;
jamie Bird 100; VIM. Dever 96;
Walter Deyer, 05; Mack Gilmore
So; Ellet Hiner. 100: VIM. Hiner'
90; Lizzie Hiner, 81; Jacob Light
nsr, 100; NJ ggie Lightner,; 81 Ma ds
nv Pullin, 81; Homer Pullln' 80
Mack Pullin, 90; Ashhy ShnItz 100
The farmers Of this section are
busily engaged in ploughing and
repairing fencing.
The maple-sugar season IS over.
Rev. Howard Wade was taken
Suddenly i'll one day last week H'
is convalescent at this writing.
Miss Sadie Lightner is suterln'
from a severe sore throat.
Mr.. Jesse Gilmor was east owe
Saturday and Sunday" business.
We learn that Young lady o
Cheeks mill came very nearly turn
inc to bouquet of fuchias. X.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Vanderpool News,

VANDERPooL, Va, April 1:--Mr.
Howard Terry and wife. of Pinck-
ney, are visiting the latter'S moth
er. Mrs. Swadley.
Mr.. J. M. Colaw and wife, OF
Monterey, were visiting friends in
our neighborhood IA few days last
week. Mrs. Hugh Ryder has been
quite sick, but is better at present
Messrs. Joe and Willie Gibson
are clearing off some new ground
this winter. =,
Anyone having land to sell will
d, we'll by placing it with Mr.. "
e. Matheny, real estate agent o.
pinckney, Virginia.
Mr.. J. B. Slavep and wife ar
visiting friends in our nelghbor
hood this week,
James Hevener, OF Hlgbt"wn
was in our midst one day this week
Miss Abbie Swadley, after visit
ling friends in Monterey, has re
turned to her home.
The Latest.-Mr James Botkl
is going to ride his horse down tn
river Saturday. He said If the pee
pie were at the road they coul
see him go by.
Miss Helen Campbell gave he
friends and relatives dinner toda,
the 1st, it being her birthday.
MACK.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Meadow Dale News.

MEADOW DALE. Va. April l.
Mr.. Elihu Gum and Miss Lille WI
lev, of Huntersviile, are visiting
friends in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Harper Gum has sold !, his
fine riding horse to DR.. |. d. Trlm-
bic, of Monterey.
Rev. Fultz passed through here
last week on his way to Pendleton
county, where, we understand he
will preach this year.
Rev. Anderson and family have
moved to the Methodist parsonage
near here. =,
Lawyer Lightner spent a Will
in orr midst recently.
Miss Clara Gum has returned
home from visiting in Bath county
accompanied by her neice' MISS Ma
mie Gum
Mr.. Chas. McNulty made a fly
ing trip home this week. ROLAND
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Virginia. In Vacatlon-ln the
Clerk Office of the Circuit Court tt
of Highland county, March 70, 1920
David McNulty, assignee OF Jas
G. Wiley, fialh''u'
vs.. ar
MARGARET E. Kelley. late Marga-
ret +. Robertson, Defendant.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to en-
FORCE the payment Of a vendor S
lien for S24O.l9, with interest there
on from the 1st day of July, 1885,
tjil paid. on a tract of 624 acres OF
land, more or less, lying in the Big
VALLEY, in Highland county, by
sale Of the same. ~, e.
And it appearing from affidavit
fled that the Defendant Margarei
E. Kelley is nonresident OF the
State of Virginia; it Is ordered tha
she do appear here, within htteeI
DAYS after due publication hereof
and do what is necessary to protec
her interest. Teste:
J.C. MATHEW, Clerk.
J. NJ. Colaw, p. q.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Sundays Storm.

A thirteen-year-ol girl was kill
ed by lightning on last Sunday at
Coviugton, Va. The G. and ..
= .ilroad tower was ignited, but the
fl mes we're extinguished AtBristol
Va, great devastation was wro"gn,
by the elements. The Atlantic and
Ohio railroad bridge was washed
away. Two women were drowned
in the Holston River. The depot
at Gate City was destroyed by light
ming. Six miles below Big Stone
Gan. a water-spout washed away
four dwellings and drowned fou'
children.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

WANTED: Well-seasoned wal
mt and white oak lumber in ex-
change for a Piano or Organ
Write to Putuam's Music Store,
Staunton, Va.
When the blood is kept pure and
the system thoroughly lnvlgora,t.eu
by the use of Ayers Sarsaparil'a,,
S ,dden changes If temperature ah'
extremes Of heat and cold, so char
acteristic of certain climates, are
rarely attended with injurious re-
suits. Take it now.
y Mr. Paris Johnston, Of Wander
pool. while in town last SUNDAY
evening. had his horse hurt badly
| In entering G. W. Trimblt's livery
stable the horse stepred on one EN-
of a stick which raised the othel
end and forced it in the body o.
the horse, making III ugly wound
He is II fine saddler. having taken
premium at the Lewisburg. W. Va
fair last year, and the loss woul'
be considerable to the owner shoul'
the accident render the ANNA
useless.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Obituary.

: Died. on the 18th day of March
1896, at his home in Crabbottom:
D. L. CourSey, in the 74th year OF
bis age. G.
prepe Architect of the Universe TO
remove from orr milst brother u
L. Coursey. and
Whereas, we, as members OF
Highland Lodge No. no A. F. ana
A, NJ. deeply deploring the decease
of our brother, offer the following
resolutions: =,
/. That in the death of brother
Course,, Highland Lodge No. III
loses a good and conscientious mem
Der. his neighbors a true friend
and his country law abiding an'
upright citizen. ;. y,
I'd. That while we realize by tn
death of brother Coursey a loss e.
our Lodge. we bow in humble SUB
mission to the inscrutable dispense
ton of a wise Providence
3. That copy of these reSolu
tons be spread on the minute b'Ci
Of said Lodge and that the same b
printed in the HIGHLAND RECoRDE
and copies be sent to the relative
of the deceased.
Respectfully submitted
j. E. WILLIAMS. }
S. A. GILMoR. Com
j S. B. SIEG. } mittee
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
a. % IL w

No farmer can afford to grow Corn
for his own use or for market--whetner
Corn be cheap or dear-with Tut some
GOOD commercial manure. Ilnsiey 5
Powhatan Corn Guano is the best and
cheapest fertilizer in the market II you
are interested in improving the quality
and quantity of your Corn, cut out inns
coupon and send it to us with $i.o IN
CURRENCY, and we will promptly ship you
a sample bag. This is an opportunity
YOU NAV not have again, as we are oner,
Inc sample bag at the wholesale price
IN order to have all corn growers give our
Powhatan Brand a severe field test
lanes G. Tinsley & Co, Richmond, Va
COU(89)PON
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
HIGHLAND RECRODER
Excursions to Washington, ID. Z.
via c. & 0. Railway.

The Chesapeake s Ohio Railroad
Company will sell excursion TICKETS TICKETS
to Washington, D; C., and ret return n;
on trains leaving Stanton va y :; at
POI a: m. and Hal a. m. OF F oe }
ru lw =" 2O O March 10Th, April : 23d'
and May 21st. at 1913, round "TRIP pn
Tickets have to be used going o., on
wit Within N ten md days from date of sale.
For further information call on
~ address. JAS KERR, Jr,,
Vi '""' T. A. c. & 0. Railroad,
rot Stanton, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Virr;nia-In Vacation-ln the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
Of Highland county, Mar. 26, 1896.
The Board of Supervisors OF high
land county, Plaintin-
Charles 3. Fox, Martha j. Rexrode'
Malinda G. REYNOLDS, William
Lantz, Charles Lantz and Came,
ron Rymer, an infant, heirs Of
VIM. Fl. Fox, decd, Defendants
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to en-
force the specific performance OF t
contract, entered into by William
H. Fox, deceased, with the over
seers of the poor of Highland Co.
on the 22d day of June, 1850, TO
the sale and conveyance to the sal,
county of certain tract of land
lying in Crabbottom, in said coun
ty. containing 100 acres, more o
less, known as the farm for the re
ception of the Poor, and to obtal
a deed to the county of Highlan
for said farm.
And it appearing from afidavl
fled that William Lantz and Cha.
Lantz are non residents Of the stat
Of Virginia: it is ordered that the
do appear here, within fifteen day
after due publication hereof an
do what is necessary to protect the
interest. TeSte:
J.C. MATHEW, Clerk.
j. N. CoLAw, pa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Public Sale Of Land.

The tract Of land, late the widow
dower in the home farm of W. D. Heyen-
er:decd. lying near Hightown, VIII DC
sold on the premises, by public auction on
Saturday, April IS, 1896,
This valuable tract of land contains
It2 acres, more or less, upon, when Il
situated good dwelling and all nece s
~ outbuildings. The land is OF bes
quality and we'll watered. Terms mace
known on day of sale. o,
JAMES H. HEvENER, for hlmsei
and other palt'es in interest
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
w. p Smiths College, Lexington

Kentucky, Is where hundreds OF
clerks. farmer boys and others have
invested from $50 to S9O Tor tul
ton and board for an education
and are now getting 500 and over
a month in banks and mercahti'e
Offices. Prof. Smith, President OF
the famous Commercial College OF
Kentucky University, takes pleas
nre in assisting his graduates i'll Sc
curing situations. Read his adj d:
cut this notice out tor future ret
erence and write for circulars &c
Prof. w. r. Smith, Lexington, Nv
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
N Office

If you have anything to sell at
Auction it will pay you to get ex-
nerienced Auctioneers. We will at
tend all the courts Of Highland and
Pocahontas counties and through
out Va. and w. Va.
Swecker & Swecker.
New Hampden Va, and Dunmort
VIVA. june otn III
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
A Card to the Taxpayers O
Highland County,

The Legislature of the State at
its late session having passed rerv
stringent law in relation to the col,
lection of taxes and the settlement
of county treasurers, indulgence to
taxpayers is taken out Of my hands;
and myself and deputy are required
to collect and settle all taxes IN our
hands within the time required by
law; so please be prepared to settle
at once, and do not force the col,
lectors to the unpleasant duty Of
making levies and sales.
Very Respectfully, ~
j. A. JONES, Co. Treas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Minnie Bradshaw,

tie p erson, Minnie DrH .
Nellie Mclaughlin, Ida Rogers
Mamie MNulty. and Mr.. Grin
Bradshaw, chaperOned by DR.. and
Mrs. W r Siron. Tie two pleas
ant features of the occasion We're
the music so ably rendered by Prof.
rnl.v. and delicious refreshments
.oryed by Mrs. Vance. Fidelitas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Commissioners Office.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. Monte

COMMISSIONER OfflCh. nOh'0
rev, Va, March 81, 1895.
To Creditors and others concerned:
Notice is hereby given that at
the request of S S Waybright,, ad-
ministrator Of D L Coursey, decd,
| have fixed upon Saturday, the 70 !
day of April, 1896, at my said OF,
office, to receive proof of debts and
demands against the estate OF the
said Coursey, decd. On or before
which time, and at which place you
are required to produce evidence OF
YOUR claim against said decedent'
Given under my hand,
m27-4 o Wilson, Comr:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Sale of Valuable Land,

AS agent and attorney for GranYiEe
Gibson, will, on
Saturday, April 18th. 1906
offer for sale by public auction, on the
premises the " IN. J. Sponaugle land, ~
ing in Seybert's Gap, containing 30 acres
h. survey. being the same assigned to he
widow. 4 good title will be made.
TERMS-One fifth OF the purchase
money cash on day of sale, and the bal
ance in four equal ar nual payments from
the daY of sale, with interest nom 'ha'
dav. Immediate possession given.
april CHAo' 4 Wv 11''
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
SALE OF
Valuable / nd
SALE OF

and PERSONAL PROPERTY on
BULLPASTURE RIVER;
Tn pursuance of dee of trust execu-
ted 10 me as tr, stee, by j. l. Shumate
and wife, will, on Wednesday, the
22d day of April, 1896,
offer for sale on the premises, by public
auction. that valuable farI lying on the
Bullpasture river, in Highland county,
or which the said Shumate resides, con-
sis.ing of 1O4, 100, 100, ~ and 30 acres
respectively, except 40 acres thereof con-
veyed to Hrs. Shumate. Also 9St acres
adjoining the above being the Peacny
Stuart land, and so acres of finely timber
ed land, being part of the Hicklln iano'
A rare opportunity is offered for the &C.
nnisition of valuable farming and grazing
land. AT tie same time and place WIN
sell 4 horses, 3 cows, Mccormick NOW n, .
or and reaper combined, wheat drlli, !;
biz blows, 3 double shovel plows, WING a
mill, wheat grader, shovels, hoes pl'cn
forks and other farming utensils. -,
TERMS-The real property VIII DC
sold ON a credit CT one, two and three
years and the personal property on
credit of six months, the purchasers e&-
ecutinc bonds we'll secured for the pay
ment. except for the costs OF sale, As 'o
which the cash will I've required.
m2O CHARLES P. JONES, trustee
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Additional local trains leave stanton as
follows: Except Sunday, 3.47 p. M AIiA'eS
Clifton 4 orgc 5.55 p. m.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Order of Publication.

OtA(A VI
vIRGINIA-In Vacation-ln the
Clerks Office of the circNit court
of Highland county, March 20, 1896
Charles P. Jones, in his own right ana
as Administrator t. a. Of Geo. vance,
decd. '"''
against
Dorcas L. Vance, widow, James t.
Vance and others, Defendants
In Chancery-The object OF this SUIT Is
to have a construc non of the will OF Geo.
Vance, deceased; the debts against his eS-
tate ascertained; dover assigned to 'he
widow. and the real and personal assets
administered. And it appearing from
affidavit filed that Osborne jenkins Is
non resident of the State of Virginia. II
is ordered that he appear here with Il ID
DAYS after due publication hereof ana &c
what is necessary to project his interest
Tcste. J. G.. Math.ny, CLERK.
Charles P. Jones, p,q.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Additional local trains leave stanton as
follows: Excep Sunday. at 22o p. m, ar.
rive Richmond 45 p m, $40 Il "''
at Gordonsville IL 80 p, m
.Fxccnt .unday. Where no sign is given daily
For Observation-Disclosures address ~
WOODWARD. Passenger Agent, ota9nton,
Va. or las. KER. JR., Ticket Agent Seau"-
'o"' II w. FULLER, Gen. Pass Agent.
q w. STEVENS, Gen. Manager
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

The "fad" OF peer uIl1hlHS
trivial. It is followed by the lad OF
kidney disease, as direct consequence.
And that is not trivial. That means tne
grave and is solemn. The situation
would be truly alarming and threaten
the extinction of the race were II nov
for two things. ,
l. There is always hope OF reIOr,n~
t,on in the hearts of the people. "nen
the dangerous increase OF kidney oiS ,,
ease is sufficiently sounded there WIN
be reform. Thts will assure fuSurs
a AS to the afflicted Of to-day, .
knowledge of Dr. Fenner's Kidney ana
Backache Cure will restore all VINO are
adroit enough to resort to its use oe1oro
a. ;s too late. Also cures female weak,
ness. heart disease, rheumatism ana an
blood diseases. 1t will neither decelye
nor disappoint. If in need take = oottIe
home with you to-day Delays aEe
dangerous. Money refunded II satis'
faction not given.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
-oo::00::oC

One of the most
popular Autoharps is style
81. THIS highly musical IN.
strumenl has % strings,
bars producing 5 chords.
Its appearance is handsome,
the imitation ebony bars ana
bar supports forming con,
trast to the light red wood
sounding board.
Il M,slre; 10 IL
inches long by; 10 inches
wide; packed in a nice box
including instruction book
containing % pieces of mu,,
sic, music rack, 2 picks and
tuning key. Price 50 w.
For sale.by all music deal
ers or will be sent express
prepaid to any express office
| in =. S. upon receipt OF
price Send, for catalogue
Mailed free
ALFRED DOLGE..& SON,
Ilo E. Is S., New York.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
We have sold

Our building, but not our
Jewelry business. We will
move about MARCH Is to one
Of the handsome rooms in the
new Masonic Temple, where
it is our intention to fit up a
,IeweIry Store that will be a
credit to any city IN America.
We will have in more room, a
larger stock and better faclli'
ties 70 serve our customers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
TIN. STEEL and dALVAN-e
IZED Roofing. Galvanized {
The "fads" OF

The "fads" OF
society are on tho
increase. They
seem to be trir-
ial, but they are
not. E cry
movement has
81 11-cAntfanNA-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-04-17

FALL" United and working with fixed
and concentrated purpose the bimetall:c
strength will be irresistible. Divided it
will be useless. A common platform
must be adopted and a candidate nomi-
nated for President, standing for an
American Policy, for financial and in
dustrial as we'll as political independence
for the retoration of silver to its place
as money at the ratio of l6 to by the
action of the United States,
and for government control over all is
sues of paper money. Such a candidate,
standing on such platform wsuld COM
mand the united and cheerful support Of
those OF all parties opposed to foreign
dlctation and the party, let it be called
THE AMERICAN PARTY, putting forward
such platform and such a candidate
would sweep the country. But let it be
ever kept in mind that so long as there is
division in our own ranks the money
cliques will rules. Philadelphia Ameri-
can.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-04-17
Two Pictures.

;. I brought a load Of wheat to town a
few years ago; sold it for $40. so. With
this money 1 paid my taxes. $22; got a
dress for my wife; shoes for the children,
SO; barrel of flour, $3.50; so pounds Of
sugar, 81; 10 pounds Of coffee. 50, and
went home happy with 1915 in my
pocket to give to the preacher.
brought in a load Of wheat today, sold
it for Se2;5O; paid my taxes, $2225 and
have quarter left. They tell me can
get flour and dresses aud sugar and shoes
for half what / paid then, but it appears
to me hain't got the half. I've about
made up my mind to invest this quarter
in United States bonds and howl for the
geld standard.-Faraers' Tribune.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-04-17
s.trun-Kr.ass Wedding.

The list Of presents presented to Nc.
and Mrs. Satrum in honor Of their we'd
ding last week. are as follows:
Carl Kruse $50, Mr.. aud Mrs. A. Sat
rum IS, Orm'd Steenslaad 81, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. K Rise %, ]. o. Steensland and
family S.. Jacob and Knudt jacobson SO,
Erik A. Loe 81. john Miller 50. Ole Noel
50, Peder. Albert and Martin Roadway So.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p Fossum 90, Mr.. and
Mrs John Skorem 50. John Overseth 81,
Andrew Steensland 81. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Paulson 90. Gilbert and Oscar Helvig 81,
Erik p. Loe S1 MI. and Mrs. Tom
Ulrickson, water set; Magnus, Annie.
Nellie and Milda Hanson, set silver knives
and forks; Gunnild Sally, set of sad irons;
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Hanson, fruit dish; Mr..
and Mrs. Ole Steensland and N. Wag-
stad, silver pickle castor; Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Sally. sauce dish and dishes; Mr..
and Mrs. James Henry, table castor; Mrs.
Vixen, water set; Mr.. and Mrs. L. Sive-
sind, bed spread; Ed, Math, Lima and
JNSS IucOOC, OOOhS, Al. dud MIS-. I1AluS
Opsal. rug; Lourits. Boye and Inga Olsen,
Ole Gudmunson, Halvor Olson and Bernt
Benson, family bible; Gilbert, Oscar,
Louisa and Emma Helvig. chamber set;
Mr. and Mrs. M. Sandvig and Rachel
Sandvig, set knives and forks; Emma
Kruse. silver berry spoon and set chenelle
curtains; Mrs. Kagles, one dozen hand
painted china pie plates, fruit dish and
set sauce dishes; Miss Kages, table cloth
and set napkins; Mrs. Kruse, bed spread,
towels and table cloth; Mr.. and Mrs.
Dorum. H. Wognild, Andrew, Gilbert
and Mrs. Satrum, bed lounge; Mr.. and
Mrs. Sivert Alness, Shakespeares COM
plete works. One bed room set, rocking
chair and four dining room chairs, by the
following named gentlemen: S. Ulrick-
son. O. H. Hustel, Chris Sandvlg, Louis
M. Hanson, P. Fcssum, Geo. Olson, Ole
j. Enebo, G. S. Hanson, Even Loe, Enge-
bret Fossum, Ole Fossum, Erik Loe,
Randi Fossum, Even Fossum, Fl. Holm
gren, Knudt Olson. H. o. Orstad.
The school items and correspondence
from Brooklyn was among the matter
necessarily Gifted" this week.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1896-04-17
REAL ESTATE LOANS

Atlowest rates. Enquire OF l.. H. LAR
SEN, Cashier Canton State Bank. 36tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
MARGUERITE M'DoNALD.

ner of Twenty first street and Fifth
avenue, was her great-grandfather.
Marguerite's mother says that when the
young artist was a small child, mere
baby, indeed, she saw pencil one day
and took hold of it at once as if she
knew how to use it, This fact was so
striking, as we'll as unusual, that her
mother noticed and remembered it, and
felt sure her little daughter would show
a talent for drawing when she grew
older. This she did very soon, and her
painted dollies were the delight of all
the children of the neighborhood long
before they became an article of sale in
the shops. They were comical enough
at first, though from the very start her
originality Of design showed itself.
The publishing firm have been very
much interested in the little girl from
the time they saw her first productions.
Last Christmas year ago they sent her
most beautiful gold watch, set with
diamonds, at which you may imagine
she was much pleased. Miss Marguerite
is pupil of the Washington High
School Her talent is a perfectly nat
ural one, she having had no instruction
beyond that which is got at the public
schools She means to be an artist and
hopes some day to use the brush in more
ambitious work than her dolls, pretty
as they are. Philadelphia Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
The Making OF AK Handles.

One Of the things that machine can
not turn out to the satisfaction of the
consumer is an ak handle. From pioneer
days down to the present time a man
who learns to make satisfactory ak
handle is regarded in the neighborhood
as an indispensable parsonage. Chop
pers say there is Slight" in the shap-
ing of an ak handle in accordance with
the grain of the timber which ma
chine can never do, and, indeed, very
few people can accomplish it.
An ak handle looks very simple in
construction, and many man has said
to himself that nothing could be easier
than to shave out an elegant ak handle
He continues in that belief until he ex-
periments. When the handle is finished
and placed in the ak, the artisan sud
denly realizes that he has deceived him
self. He undergoes radical change Of
heart" and decides to let some one else
occupy the field in that very particular
line Of work.
A man who was noted all over this
country for years and years as the only
ak handle maker of the times was Adam
Anglemeyer, ST., who has been dead
eight or ten years. People compelled
him to make ak handles long after he
was too old to work with any degree Of
pleasure A hardware clerk says that
even now they have calls for angle
! 4 81
parently aware of the fact that he is not
still living.
Making good ak handles may not be
the most brilliant trade man can fol-
low, but he becomes indispensable, fills
a want, is a benefactor, so to speak, and
this is more than can be said Of many
people in the world who are much more
pretentious and not half SO useful. -
Huntington (Ind. Herald.