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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
Fourth Quarterly Meeting.
Reported for the Recorder.

Reported for the Recorder.
The fourth quarterly meeting
for Monterey circuit was held at
Monterey Oh the 23d and oath inst.
Rev. G. H. Zimmerman preached
on Sunday night and on MOnd ay
morning and night His sermons
were much enjoyed by the large
congregations present. The large
attendance was Il surprise to Rev.
Zimmerman and was most favora-
bly, commented upon by him. lie
has not been accustomed to be
greeted by such congregations at
week dav services. This speaks
well for our town, not only indi-
eating the interest our people take
in religious affairs, but also indi-
eating the kindly feeling existing
between the Christians Of the town,
regardless of church relations. This
is as it ought to be.
The quarterly conference was
we'll attended on Monday by the
official members. and the different
reports indicated heaItbfulness
along all lines of church work.
About fifty members have been
added to the church during the con-
ference year, and about fifty chill
dren baptized. A fine financial re-
port was made.
The following resolution was Of
fered: "Resolv ID That we highly
appreciate the faithful, efficient and
acceptable services rendered Mon
terey circuit by Rey. w. H. Woolf
during the past year, and believing
that his work on this charge is not
completed and that the interest Of
the Church demands his retirn. we
earnestly request our esteemed Pre-
siding Elder to use his best efforts
to have Brother Woolf returned to
this circuit for another year"
Signed, j. A. JONES,
]. c. MATHEW.
There was also beautiful paper
presented by committee Of Lit
tie Leaguers," similar to the above,
both papers being unanimously
adopted.
1t is shown by the record that in
addition to the great amount of
work done by Rev. W. II. Woolf
during the year, he has married
twice as many couples as any other
minister in the county except one,
and came in ore of doubling him.
The reports from the Epworth
Leagues were most favorably COM
mented upon by the Presiding Ell
der. said by him to be much the
best he had received. This speaks
we'll for both Leagues and should
act as stimulus to them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
County Court Proceedings.

The February term commenced
Tuesday morning, Judge c. r. Nc
Dannald presiding.
The following settlements were
Admitted to record: Administrations
account Of Eli Botkin upon the es-
tate of Samuel Botkin deed. execu-
torial account of L. II. Stephenson,
executor of John If. Rexrode,
decd; administration account of
E. NJ. Arbogast, 5. II. G.. rs admr.
Of Kate Friel, decd, and admins
tration acct. of Addison S mrnons,
admr. Of SAM H Farmer, decd.
The case of the Commonwealth
against Charles Lewis. colored. was
continued until the March term.
and the prisoner admitted to bail.
Commonwealth VS.. Arthur Co
law, indictment for petit larceny,
Confessed judgement for $40 fine
and costs and 30 DAYS in jaiI.
Commonwealth vs.. Henry Ryder,
Indictment for felony. Jury re-
turned verdict of $500 fine and
costs and 5 days in Jail.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
Steam Valley Notes.

Here are few items from Steam
Valley, which is the southern sub
urb Of Monterey
Mr.. Joseph Gibson returned from
q trip to Pocahontas county a few
days ago. Misses Esther and Alice
Trimble attended the musical en-
tertainment at Monterey, Tuesday
night. Miss Kate Gibson is teach
ing the school at Pine Grove.
Mr.. W. w. Botkin is making a
line Of fence for G. T, Fleisher.
DR.. 0. j. Campbell made trip
to Bolar Springs this week.
Messrs. W. NJ. and W. L. Trim
bic are clearing a portion Of their
land this winter. Ely.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
A Missionary Service.

A missionary service will be held
at Monterey, Sunday night, at 7
O'Clock, by the Little Leaguers, con-
siSting of recitations and singing.
An appropriate and interesting ser
vice may be expected
We give a cordial invitation to
all TO attend. A collection will he
taken for missions.
w. H. Wo0lf. 2. c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
Excursions to Washington, D. c.
via c. s. o. Railway.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets
to Washington, D. G, and return,
on trains leaving Stanton Va at
2:07 a. m. aud I'LL a. m. Of Feb
ruary goth, March 18th, April 23d,
and May Dist. at 1915, round trip.
Tickets have to be used going on
dav Of sale and return any day
within fen days from date of sale.
For further Information call on
or address. JAS KERR. .Jr.,
T. A. G. & 0. Railroad,
navel Staunton, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
Meadow Dale News.

MEADOW DALE. Va Feb. 25-
Miss Clara Gum, Of this neighbour
hood, is visiting her aunt, Mrs
Samuel Dever, near MID Gap.
Miss Nettie Woodzelle, who has
been spending the winter with her
sister, Mrs. DR.. Campbell, will re-
turn home shortly. We are sorry
to see Miss Nettie leave.
Mr.. George Beverage and family
of Green Bank, W. Va, haye locAt-
ed in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Wilson Ryder and family
of the Green Hill neighborhood.
have moved to this section. While
Green Hill has lost IA kind neigh
bor, we feel that Meadow
Dale has gained one.
Mr. Pat Men llty returned last
week after a three or four days So
journ in Pocahontas county. We
wonder why Pat visits the Elk
mouctalns so often, this cold
weather.
Miss Annie Rogers. who has been
seriously i'll for some time, is i'm
proving, we are glad to say.
We would like to speak word
in behalf of the "oily-tongued
stranger" who has been selling
the range stove in our midst for
some time, but we will refrain.
The Pisgah school, under the
management of Chas. McNulty for
the past five months, closed last
Saturday, much to the regret of
many of the scholars who find MIR.
McNulty an excellent teacher.
ROLAND.
We would be pleased to have a
letter from Roland each week, -
Editor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
THE STATE CONVENTION.
Staunton Gets 1t.

The Democratic State Conyen-
ton will meet in Staunton on the
4th day of June, this place being
chosen on the first ballot by large
majority. There will be from
1900 to 1880 dele ates, besides a
large number of visitors from all
over the State who will attend
1t will be a big day for Staunton.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
DONATIONS FOR HIGHLAND
CORNET BAND.

The total amount Of subscrip-
tons rec .iyed up to The date Of last
issue, Sfh'OV
Amounts received this week:
From Monterey String Band Con
cert $57l
Charles Cleek, Bath Co., rs
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
Commissioners OlIlce,
Monterey, Va, Feb. 6, 1915.

Monterey, Va, rcD. D, oaO.
Notice to creditors and others con.
cerned:.
You are hereby notified that al
the request Of L. H; Stephenson
Executor of w. w. Benson. decd
| have fixed upon Tuesday, the 24tl
day Of March, 1896, at my sad Of
fee. to receive proof Of debts anJ
demands against the said ". W
Benson, decd, Oh or before whicf
term, and at which place you are
required to produce evidence Of
voar claims against The estate o.
said decedent. Given under my han(
On the date above written.
O. WILSON, Comr. in ch'cv
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28

The stockholders of the Monte
rev and Staunton Telephone COM
pany will hold meeting in Monte
rev, on Saturday, the 7th dav Of
March, 1926. at IL o'clock.
ct. J. c. Matheny. President.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28

The Sun publishes all the news
all tie time. bat it doe' not allow
lis columns to be degraded by I'm
clean, immoral orpurely sensation
al matter.
EditoriaIly, The Sun is the con-
sistent and uDchanging champion
and defender Of popular rights and
interests against political machines
AID monopoiies Of every character.
indepa pdent i'll all things. extreme
in rone. It IS for good laws, good
government and good order.
BY mail Fifty Cents monsn,
Six Dollars 4 vear.
i. 5. ABELL COMPANY.
Proprietors and Publishers.
Baltimore, nd,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28

w. r. Smiths College, Lexingto1r
Kentucky, Is where hundreds of
clerks. farmer boys and others have
invested from $50 to so for tui
ton and board for an education
and are now getting 500 and over
a mcnth ia banks and mercantile
Offices. Prof. Smith, President of
the famous Commercial College of
Kentucky University, takes pleas
ure in assisting his graduates in Sc
curing situations. Read his ad.:
cut this notice out tor future ref
trence and write for circulars to
Prof. W. r. Smith, Lexington, Ky.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
The Washington weekly Post
FREE.

The Weekly Post ia an eight-page, sew
en- column paper, published In Washing
ton d. e., The Tuesday morning OF each
week. In politics 1t is g strictly non
partisan Independent newspaper. adyo-
eating only such legislation as is mani
testify 10 the interest of a majority OF the
people. Ii addition to fresh daily news
from all over the world, the Post offers
special features in It's widely known edi.
torial department, interesting fiction, and
items Of interest to the farmer. Full mar
let reports, &c
Come into our Office or drop a postal
to the Post and get sample copy.
The Weekly Post Is DO cents per year
You get it free if YOU subscribe to the
RECORDERnOw.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28

Additional local trains leave Stanton as
follows. Except Sunday, 3.47.p. m. Arrives
Clifton orge SIS y. IN.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
N Office.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
GOODS AT COST!

GOODS AT COST
With a view to a change in my
business, | will offer at cost, for
cash, my entire stock Of goods at
Mcdowell and Valley Center, Va.
Very Respectfully,
John J. B. Bradshaw.
The Press., 1896-12-31
COVENTRY.

Rev. Mir. Frazier, son of the MT. Frazier of this village, preached at the Congrega- tional church Sunday.
 The choral service at the Congregation al church the evening of Christmas was very beautiful
 Addison M1ngsbury was taken seriously i'll December 2Oth, and Sunday was no better.
 Schools n districts and 3 reopen Monday.
 Miss Bessie Parker returned to Tor rington Saturday.
 Ms. Emma Dunham spent Christmas with friends in Aliddletown.
 Aniover grange gives supper at it's next regulaI meeting, Jan. 4th.
 COntrfbuted.)
 Clarence 0n 6E MT. and Mrs. Syl- vester Mayn of the town of sprague, and Miss Gfaee S., daughter of MT. and Mrs. Arthuf M. Ladd, of Franklin, were joined in m3rriage last Thursday, at half after twelve. at the home of Mrs. George l.. Phillipss a cousin of the groom, in South Coventry, by the Rev. L. H. Mas sey, pastor iOf the Methodist Episcopal church and1h former pastor of the couple. MT. and Mrs. Maynard have taken their start together in life with good ancestors behind them and hattering prospects be- fore them. Never did the bride look more wlns0Ine. nor the groom more man. ly, than while standing together as the beautiful marriage ceremony was being performed. Mr and Mrs. Maynard left Friday afternoon for Providence, R. l., and Worcester, Mass, after which they return to their home in Sprague, where their many friends are waiting to greet them with kearty Congratulations.
 A FRIEND. Presfdent Cleveland recognizes the new "greater republic' of Salvador, Nicara qua and Honduras.
The Press., 1896-12-31
Do You SmOka a Pipe !

If so, look at the'bargains in PIPES at LATHROP'S DRUG STORE. One lot, your choice 10 cts, worth 25c; one lot, your choice 25 cts., worth soc.
The Press., 1896-12-31

LathrOp's Drug Store.
The Press., 1896-12-31

The annual donation party to the pastor will be held at the parsonage on the Hill Friday evening, January 1st. The big team will probably go up from tais place, and so it will be possible fer large num- Der to attend.
 The Christmas entertainment in the hall last Thursday evening, was we'll at tended and enjoyed by all. One pleasant feature was the music box loaned >Ay Sam uel Chesbro, of Willimantic, which play ed between the acts.
 Louis J. Korper, who recently gradu- ated from Huntsingers Business College of Hartford, has ,cepted position with Chas. l.. Boss, 8 lumber and coal dealer | of Willimantic, and expects to begin his work soon.
 J. A. Austin, superintendent of con- struction for the Fitton bridge company, of Albany, N. Y., was in town Saturday for the purpose of planning to build new railroad bridge in place of the old covered structure near our station. While out sleighing last Saturday af- ternoon, Mrs. Adolph Korper and Miss Lena Korper attempted to turn around near Charles Nichots', and they did turn around very suddenly, but not in the di- reotion in which they wanted to go. How ever, the horse stood still, and they soon recovered their equilibrium. Luckily, no damage was done, and everything was found except the horse whip.
 A literary society was organized here Monday evening. It was decided to take up a course of literature and have a de- bate nearly every meeting. The meetings are to be held every alternate Tuesday evening, and are to be open to everybody. The following officers were elected tenn porarily: President, Rev. Chas. H. Brown; vice-presidant, Miss P. Grace Baxter; secretary, George w. Brackett. The president appointed the following committee as a program committee for each meeting: Mics Clara Hall, Miss Lena c. Korper, Miss P. Grace Baxter, Henry F. .Starkweather, ,and Leo c. Korper. The first meeting will be held Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th. The program will be announced next week.
 (Moose Meadow correspondence.) Watch-meeting tonight, at p. m., at the M E. church. Two were admitted to probate last Sunday. The attendance is good, and much interest is manifest. Horton Wilson has leased the Ballou farm, and will take possession in the spring.
 Those who are home for the holidays are Miss Annie Dimick, Ida Wilson, Josephine Prentice, Annie Hanson, and Joel Enc.
 It was jolly, good-natured assemblage that gathered at the NJ. E. church Christ mas eve to participate in the festival of the evening. The extreme cold prevented many who live at distance from attend ing. Recitations by the children were unusually we'll rendered, ,as was the musical program. Space will not permit the per sonal mention of all those who contributed to the evenings enjoyment, but special mention should be made of the duet sang by the Misses Florence anu Isabel Terry, which was very pleasing. An abundance of presents were on the trees everything l imaginable, from Valmore Pulsipher's great ulster to the writer's little pink cup and saucer, but, best of all, every one l enjoyed the evening.
The Press., 1896-12-31

gifts from bountifully laden trees, making this Christnnas tide merry one for all
 MANSFIELD.
 nEansfIeld Depot.
 Nearly thirty Of the children and grand children of Mir. and Mrs. Whipple Greene were gathered at their home Christmas day, and partook of Christmas dinner, for which Mrs. Greene is famous Three generations were represented.
 Miss Phoebe OlGershaw recently sold % pounds of tea and coffee, receiving as a prize ladies' watch.
 A. B. Campbell is to build new store building, 16x24, and will stock it with a general assortment of groceries and pro- visions. The building will be on land be- tween the house lots of A. D. Perkins and William H. Corbett. MT. Campbell expects to be ready for business about Feb. 1st.
 The school will begin the winter term next Monday. Miss Cora Whitford is now enjoying the holiday vacation at her home in Westford, but will return to her duties as teacher hext Monday.
 The board of relief will be at the town building, Spring Hill, Monday, Jan. 4th, from a. m. to 3 p. m.
 The news of the death of Miss Bond, who worked 80 faithfully with the Cru saders two years ago last summer in this place, brought sorrow to many of her friends hese. Miss Bond was rare, christian lady, 32 years of age, and gave her whole life to the work. Miss Bonds connectioR with the First New England Band began in this place, and the influ- ence of her life and self-sacrifcing work was felt Tor miles around. Her death oc- cured insWoodstock Valley, Friday, the 18th inst. The funeral was attended by large circle of friends, who came for miles around to pay their respects to her memory. The work in Chaplin, conduct ed by the band of which she was mem- Der, made nearly 100 conversions at this place aloneI Miss Bonds home was in Vermont Miss Hoy, her fellow worker, accompanIeFI Ehe femains to that place. Gurleyville.
 Mrs. F.Gg Dunham and two children are spending few days with her mother Mrs. Martinb at Chaplin.
 MT. and Mrs. George Walker ar, en- tertaining Miss Emily Conant of Willi- mantle.
 Albert Es Sumner is suffering from at- tack of lp1nbago Dr. Johnson is attend ing him.
 Last Monday morning was a very cold one, thernaometers in this vicinity rang ing from 1s to % degrees below zero.
 Mrs. Olive Parker has her sister-in-law with her, Mrs. Estella Freeman of Spring Hill.
 Miss Lucy Whttehouse is staying with her brother Atwoodville, for few days. He ie very sick with rheumatic fever.
 Gelon WI Parker, who has been great sufferer forSseveral years, is very low.
 Fred B. Parker, who is at work in a wholesale dry goods store in Providence, R. l., spent Christmas with his father John Parker
The Press., 1896-12-31
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

(Matter under this head cents per line.) Big line of Skates and Sleds at E. A. Buck & Co.'s.
 Reduced prices on coats. capes, un- derwear, and all winter goods at B. L. Burr's.
 CARD.-To the neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathies during the sickness, death and burial of Julius c. Anderson we wish to express our sim cere thanks.
 MRS. J. c. ANDERSON.
 CHARLES c. ANDERSON. A. w. Walkers Discount Sale Is a success, but remember this sale closes on Saturday night, and the Linen Sale will begin on Saturday, Jan. 9, for one week only. See small bills next week. Miss Katie Horrigan Is to run spec ial mark-down sale at her millinery rooms on Main-st. for the balance of the week, beginning to-day.
 Special Bargains for Saturday at A.. l.. Towards.
The Press., 1896-12-31
COUGH REMEDIES.

Slippery Elm Lozenges 9 cents Der ponnd. Rock Candy 15 cents per pound. Wallace X Co.'S old fashioned Hoarhound Candy the finest in the market.
The Press., 1896-12-31
,r q II Dor+ from sonth America

Dr. 0. H. Dart, from South America, was the guest of his cousin, Postmaster Cady. Saturday; also Miss Lizzie Dart, from SOmers, was in town calling on former acQaaintanoes.
 W. E. Tluesdell and wife, from Burn side, were It E. Q. Truesdells Christmas week.
 Miss Arnlnda M Shepard has returned to Westerly, R. I., after a two weeks stay with her parents.
 0. B. Mcintyre returned to New Brit ain Saturday, after passing Christmas tide at D. D. Ellis,
 Mrs. David Chase, who has been seri- ously ill for several weeks, is regaining healt plowly.
 Christmas for the West Stafford Sun day school was Friday evening, the room being tastefnlly decorated for the season. An excellent program was well.rendered. The childRen's singing and recitations were much appIauded. The infant class, that numbers twenty four, gave the great CT part of the program. Many gifts were distributed The pastor received as an expression Of the good will of the people an adjustable arm chair, of the most inn proved and serviceable kind. A collec- tion for the Armenians of SITS was talk en, and since that time more has been handed n Tor the same purpose. After the entertainment. c. P. Bradway imper-
 ir.s
 sonahsng antA Claus, remembered the children and many of the older ones with gifts from hountifully laden trees, making this Chrlsttnas tide merry one for all.
The Press., 1896-12-31
ELLINGTON.
lCrYstal Lake Correspondence.N !

William Bowler is about moving from his Crystal Lake hotel, having rented it for the year.
 The Sunday school which has been held at the Lake for some time is discontinued for the winter,
 Myron H. Dimock, who taught the fall term of our district school very accepta- bly,, is also teaching the winter term.
 Christmas trees'' at Mrs. Cross's and at Mir. Eugene Neff's, one on Christmas eve, the other the night following, were much enjoyed. The writer regrets ina. ability to accept kind invitations to both QathPrinQS
The Press., 1896-12-31
SOMERS.

Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Tupper expect to sail from New York, Jan. 9th, for FlOri- da, where they will spend the remainder of the winter. MT. and Mrs. J. Ellsworth Niles, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are spending the holi- days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.P Russell.
 Mir. and Mrs. Chas. White, of Water bury, and niece, Miss Nettie Worthing- ton, spent Christmas and over tho Sab hath with MT. and Mrs. M. J. Worthing- | ton.
 About thirty of the many friends of Rev. c. H. Ricketts attended church in SomersviIle last Sabbath, where he preached in the absence of the pastor.
 Preparatory lecture in the chapel Fri day afternoon, at o'clock, followed by a business meeting to consider the advisa- bility of changing the preaching service to the morning, 1 p. m. having been the usual hour.
 The winter term of the High school will open next Monday, MT. C.J. Doughty | teacher.
 The Young Mems Athletic Club will hold dance at their hall New Years eve.
 Miss Emily c. Pease returned Monday from a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Norman Partridge, Ellington.
 Thermometers ranged from 12 to 20 de- grees below zero Monday morning.
 The sacrament of the Lords supper will be administered next Sabbath.
 Miss Lillian V. Lee returned to Palmer, Mass, Wednesday.
 Mrs. J. B, Francis is visiting Miss Elm ily Copley, eldress at the north family of Enfield Shakers.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-08-14

TO be insulting. Her quick VIII ana
knowledge of the world helped her to
solution of the problem. 81 am poor
and dependent upon my brothers char
ity," she concluded, with a new and
sitting uprising of dissatisfaction with
her condition. men rarely, fall in love
with such-more rarely WOO them.
She never spoke the thought aloud, but
1t grew and strengthened until it re-
ceived a startling blow from Mr.. With
ers' proposal of marriage.
lie was a wealthy banker from q
neighborng city, whom business rela-
lions with Mr. Romaine drew to his
house and into his sisters company.
His courtship was all Mrs. Romano
could desire. His visits were not too
frequent, and were paid at stated inter
walls, as befitted his habits of order and
punctuality. His manner to the lady
honored by his preference was replete
with stately respect that was the an
tipodes of servile devotion. while his
Partially for her society, and admira-
ton for her person, were unmistakable.
He paid his addresses through Mr.. Ro-
maine as his fair ones guardian, offer
ing voluntarily to give his beloved
whatever time for elaboration upon the
proposal she desired.
you had better think it over for a
week." advised her brother, when he
had laid the case duly before Con-
stance. 1T is too serious a matter to
be settled out of hand"
After that, neither he nor his wife
obtruded their counsel upon her until
the afternoon of the seventh day. Then
Mrs. Romaine, going to her sisters
chamber to communicate the substance
OF telegram just received by her hus-
band to the effect that Mr.. Withers
would call that evening at o'clock
was moved to grave remonstrance by
the discovery that she whom he came
to WOO had no answer prepared for
him. Constance was no nearer ready
after the conversation before recorded.
Il cannot afford to be romantic"
she had reminded herself several
times. "And who knows but this IRA
tional repugnance may pass away when
l have once made up my mind to ac-
cept him? This may be-in all likeli
hood it is-my last chance of achiev-
ing an Independent position. 1t has
been a long time coming, and my
charms will be on the wane soon. True.
a marriage with Elnathan Withers Is
not the destiny of which l have dream
ed, but then dreams are but foolish va
carries after all. Lille is real and ear
nest"