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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
Bath County News.
Hively. Va, Dee. s, 1900

HlVely. va, Lee. 0, IoOO
We are hoping you will soon get
our address changed, as Cheeks
Mill office is no more and we are
getting our mail in a very slip-shod:,
hap-hazard way, one number OF
the Recorder we missed entirely.
Others come to MS after day and
DAYS in various round-a- bout ways.
Letters fail entirely to reach their
destination. There is something
wrong some where with the upper
line mail route.
Christmas is coming! We are
how counting the days. Till the
time of good cheer, reunions and
festivities. although why we should
be so rejoicing is unexplalnable,
for it will come and go as MANY
another Christmas has come and
gone, leaving few gifts of price
less value and another leaf on
memories already well filled vol
ume, yet always room Tor more
/ Why, yes, we celebrated Thanks.
giving day. We had for guests
Mr. Began and Mr. Lindsay. We
had a make believe" roasted turkey
of a little black chicken, and cake
minus eggs, but we celebrated all
the same-the pumpkin pie was
genuine.
The heavy rain storm played sad
havoc with the roads. the fences
and the rocky ford. The contrac-
tors are at work repairing damages
We regret to learn of the death
of Miss Irma Quidore. She was
II very sweet girl and won many
friends in the community during
Der brief stay among US. We ex'
tend our sympathy to her family
and friends in their affection. -,
Sunbeam
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
Women Laid Sidewalks.

a quiet little village OF about gu
inhabitants. have become famous
by reason of their organization in
to the Uuiontown improvement
society. This society, in IL remark
.bly short time, by socials, bazaars.
quilting bees. oyster suppers &c, &C,
complisned what the men regarded
impossible, and that was the secur-
ing Of good. flagstone sidewalks
for nearly the entire town, The
men considered it all undertaking
entirely out of their reach. and
made much sport Of the ladies
when thev started into it.
Now they sheepishly walk NJ
and down the. good. stone pave
ments, and of course are thankful
This wonderful society now has
under consideration the establish
ing of an electric light service. and
the next word we have from town
will be that the neil will have
light by which to walk on the stone
pavements 50 generously provided
them bv their wives, motters, SIS
ters and sweethearts.,
This incident gives us an idea.
Monterey has sidewalks. and they
are from fair to middling". For
thepss We are indebted to tire city
EfatherS, who have so judiciouslN
|}mndled the small amount OF taxes
hanposed on the town. But Monte
rev has needs - Theyare not s.,
Il uhiefoIssAs they are great, and
/ With teafs IN our eyes we. have
time and time again, appealed to
the. men to supply them. we
have appealed to the men who have
lived all their lived in the county.
and from it gathered their wealth
and fame, and who expect to be
buried with in its limits and leave
behind sons and daughters to per-
petuate their good names. Men
whom, one would think, would b.
only too glad to have their names
connected with improvements that
would I've for the public good, that
tend to the uplifting Of their native
county, and shed it's good Influence
long after they have gone to their
reward. Yes, we have appealed,
but in vain, AMI the lesson that
comes to US from Uniontown teach
es us that our efforts have gone
forth in the wrong direction. They
should have been made to the
ladies', and it is to them we now
Turn. humbly begging~TaTd01nl ffaa'
the oVTe5'rTssiigght.-~a ask them tc
please establish for us, at the coun,
ty seat, Il graded school for the
county. This being first of i'm.
portance should be accomplished
first. Next we would ask them tt
please turn their energies to the ar
rangement Of a system of water
works, which is something badl!
needed in case of fire. and, thirdly
wont you please make us a little
electric light plant, for the light
ing of our streets and public build
lngs?
Now, is it possible that we arr
asking too much of the ladies, ano
is it all too sudden? We firmly
believe all these things are possible
and in time they will be more thai
a dream. with an automobile linz
from here to Staunton thrhwn in
and as to the time, we are just Ell
tering upon new century, and l.
it prov IS to be as long as those
that have passed.it will be one hun
dred years. Time, plenty OF 1t
more than likely.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
Just Saved His Life.

1t was a thrilling escape that Charles
Davis of Bowerston, o., lately had from
a frightful death For two years severe
lung trouble constantly grew worse un-
till It seemed he must die of consumption.
Then he began to use DR. Kings New
Discovery and lately wrote: ut gave
instant relief and effected permanent
cure" Such wonderful cures have for 20
years proven it's power to cure all throat,
chest and lung troubles. Price soc and
81. Every bottle guaranteed. trial
bottles free at s } carson drug store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons ID
the bloc d, backache, nervousness, head
ache and tired, listless, run. down feeling:
But there's no need to feel like that. }
w Gardner, of Idaville, Ind, says: "Elec-
trio Bitters are just the thing for man
when he don't care whether ne lives OF
dies. 1t gave Inc new strength and good
appetite. can now eat anything and
have new lease on iife." Only 5O cts,
at S j Carson drug store. Every bottle
guaranteed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
Commissioners Office.
Monterey, Va, Nov. %, 19t

Monterey, Va, Nov. %, 1900.
To r L Telford, and all other creditors
of A T Stephenson. decd, 0. A. Steph-
enson Admir- of A. 7 Stephenson, decd,
Allie F. Stephenson, widow of said A. T..
Stephenson decd, Fannie M Lanier, nee
Stephenson, Sale Stephenson. Mary
Stephenson, Alexander s. Stephenson
and George e. Stephenson.
You are hereby notified that | have
fixec upon Monday the 18th day of De-
cember, 1900, at my office in Monterey,
Va. to state, settle and adjust the follow
ing accounts:
First. An account of the transactions
of o 4 Stephenson admir- of A L Steph-
enson, decd.
Second An account of the personal
assets belonging to said estate.
Third. An account of the debts
against the same. showing their digpities
and priorities and if any unpaid taxes.
Fourth. An account OF the real estate
in the bill mentioned with its annual and
fee simple value which accounts are re-
ouired to be taken by an order of the
Circuit Court for Highland County, en-
tered on the 2Sth day of September, 1900,
in suit in Chancery therein pending
between
r L. Telford &c, Plaintiffs,
and
A. r. Stephenson's admir- &c. Defendants,
at which time and place you are required
to attend.
Given under my hand and as Commits
sioner in Chancery of the Circuit and.
County Courts of said County, the da<
and year aforesaid o. WILSON,
Jones, p. q. Com
11.234t
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

It was an unexpectedly large
majority 1913 to 81 that the House
gave the Grout Oleomargarine bill.
Political lines were not drawn at
all. IF anv line was drawn. it was
the agricultural against the manu-
featuring.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

Twenty five cents net per barrel
of war tax is asked for by the beer
people, and it is said they will get
what they want. This will bring
the tax down over S4O.000,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
Stockholders Meeting, IA. &. S
Telephone Company.

A meeting of the stockholders
of the Monterey and Stanton
Telephone Company, will be held
in the County Clerk Office, Monte
rev, Va. on Monday the 14th day
Of January 1901.
All stockholders are expected to
he present, either in person or by
lproxy. BY order of.
Et &c. Matheny, Pres.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

WANrED-Active man of good charac-
ter to deliver and collect in Virginia for
old established manufacturing wholesale
house. 5000 year, sure pay: Honesty
more than experience required. Our
reference. any bank in any city. Enclose
lf-addressed stamped envelope. Manu-
facturers, Third Floor, 1874 Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

When the stomach is tired out it must
have rest, but we can't live without
food Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "digests
what you eat" so that you can eat all the
good food you want while it is restoring
the digestive organs to health. 1t is the
only preparation that digests all kinds of
food. S j Carson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

Many persons have had the experience
of Mr. Peter Sherman, Of North Stratford,
N. H., who says, "For years | suffered
torture from chronic indigestion, but
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made well man
of me- Il digests what you eat and is
q certain cure for dyspepsia and every
form of stomach trouble. 1t gives relief
at once even in the worst cases, and can't
help but do you good. So Carson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

Don't use any of the counterfeits OF
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Most OF
them are worthless or liable 10 cause in
Jury. The original DeWitt's Witch Ha-
Eel Salye is a certain cure for piles &c.
zema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores and skin
diseases. 81 Carson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
Notice TO Taxpayers

will be at the following places,
in the County of Highland, at the
times hefein stated, prepared to re-
ceiye all State, County. School and
Road taxes, for the year 1900.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

70, u, 20 dHU % I5VV'
On all days, when not advertised
to be elsewhere, the tax books will
be at my office in Monterey.
On the first day of December,
1900, Five Per Centum Penalty will
be added, upon all unpaid taxes
and levies, for the year 1900, and
the same together with, all unpaid
taxes, licenses &c. for preceding
years will be turned over to officers
for collection as required by law,
J. A. JONES, Treas. of
Highland Go.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
AtJOhn A. WhitelaW'S
CAPES AND JACKETS.

CAPES AND JAChElO.
When it comes to my line of
ladies' capes and jackets | do not
fear con, petition. When | selected
these goods | was careful to get
the styles that are worn this season.
AS to prices | think it will pay you
to examine my stock before you
make your purchase.
LEFT OVER BOOTS.
Boots carried over from last sea-
son have the advantage over those
purchased this year, because they
came under old time prices. IL you
will let me fit you i'll pair yon
get that advantage.
SHOE TALK.
All ask is that my large and
varied assortment of ladies and
gentlemen shoes. now on the
SHELVES, receive careful inspection
at your hands, | have no fear that
[ will be unable to please you, for
in this department it is a rare thing
that | ever miss a sale, because OF
the superior line | handle. The
trade demanded, first, large stock
to select from, second. 6 varied as
sortment and third, the, very latest
and most proper thing in high
grade shoes. / haye combined the
three.
AS WAS GOING TO REMARK,
in this matter of clothing-suits
for boys and men--had you ever
thought there is vast difference
in the way they are cut and made?
Some suits fit in a way; YOU get
your size in inches, that's about all.
They havn't the proper set and
don't hang right. They are cheap
ly made. In buying your winter
suit have an eye to this. The firm
from which I,buy my clothing has
IL wide reputation as to the perfect
fitting of it's garments. They are
beautifully made, set well and hang
properly from the first. | simple
ask that you look through my
stock. No away back" mum bers
to 20 over.
SPEAKING OF MY STOCK.
in general way, would say that
my store is now well filled with
seasonable goods, and | again hone
for a share CT your patronage. As
has been my custom | shall con-
tinue to handle all marketable pro-
d,oo Hocnoctfnllv
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14
New Sight.
For Christ
mas.

The main object and desire ofall
Yuletide giving is to convey pleas
ure. To this end We should select
with an object to everyday useful
ness. The coStlieSt presents often
afford the least pleasure not wise
chosen. There are hundreds Of SIS
tiers, brothers, fathers, mothers, and
grand parents with dimmed aud
strained vision whose sight could
almost instantly be restored to nor
NAL conditions by the application
of proper glasses--oUR KIND.
H. L. LANG.
Graduate Optician,
Staunton. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

Monterey, Va, Friday, Dec a. lSVo'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-12-14

Entered at the Monterey postotice as
second class matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18

The meekest Individual now a days
is the candidate for a political Office
when a subscription list for sone
purpose or other is poked at him
He must quietly submit to the opera
tion of drawing contribution out
of his pocketbook or bear the bFoot
of gossip ana criticism that he is
stipgd and mean if he declines to
respond in ard of some charcn
scheme or charitable object All
kinds of advantage are taken Of the
candidates in this respect. Candi
dates are made the special objects of
soliciting committees, whose efforts
continue throughout the campaign.
1t is taking unfair advantage of the
candidates While it is their busl
ness to serve the people when they
get ofice), yet they ought to be
given the opportunity to make their
gifts for worthy objects just Ike
other people /. is the abuse of this
custom which needs condemnation,
and not the objects for which money
IS sought. The majority of the oe
iects are most worthy, but it is sur
prising how rsany things there are to
which a candidate must contriSnte,
While it is true as the Abbeville
Medium says on this subject "a
poor man on campaign has abort
as much to do as he is able. to pay
out what is just and proper Give
the candidates a rest along these
lines -Newberry Observer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18
ADMIRAL KEMPFF SUPER
SEDED.

Washington. Jaly 1l.-Admira!
Rsmey. the commauder.iu chief OF The
Col,ed States naval forces 90 the
,Asia,ic station. having arrived in
Chinese waters ;s 10 commend over the
head OF Admiral Kenpf, whom be
.saks. II is believed that this cable
gran shis morning relating to the land
ing Of the Niosh infantry has los; a
da;e lioe. for it is aot doubted that tie
troops we're landed at Iaku instead of
at Cbefoo as his message reads. Adui-
raj Kempf scored another credit
through the formal settlement by the
Chinese government that the lombard
ment of the forts at Taku, which was
done over his protest aud without bis
participation, precipitated the crisis at
Pekin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18
Cold Steel or Death.

"Tbere is but one small chance TO save your
ife an that is through an operation" was the
awful prospect set before Mrs B Hunt, CT
Lime Ridge, Wis, by her doctor after vainly
trying to cure her Of frightful case of stom.
ach trouble and yellow jaund;ce. He didn't
coun: on the marvellous power of Electric
Ditters to cure stomach and liver troubles. bat
she heard 9i ii, took seven bottles, was wholly
cured, avoided surgeons knife, oou weighs
m.re and feels better than ever. Its positive
lv guaranteed; 10 cure stomach. liver and kid
ncy troubles. and never disappoin;s. Price
soc at " DeLormeS drng store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18
TO ASSASSINATE
THE PRESIDENT.
Alleged Discovery Of g Plot
With That Murderous
Design.

New York, July II The World
says: A plot to assassinate President
Mckinley has been frustrated. 1t
was copcocted by group Of Spanish
and Cuban conspirators with head.
quarters in New York.
One of the plotters weakened and
sent warning letter to member
of the Republican national COMMITTEES
That letter was placed in the hands of
Secretary Charles F Dick. who refer.
red it TO Chairman Odell of the New
York State com mittee for investiga
tion Chairman Odell engaged a
detective, who speedily verified Ger
tain important allegations made in the
warning letter Tbereupon Mr Odell
reported to secretary Dick. who laid
all the facts before Chairman Mark
Hanna.
Messrs Dick and Hanna laid the
whole natter before the president
shortly besore his departure for Can
ton They instructed Mr. Odell to
continue his investigation and eau
toned him to work with the utmost
secrecy.
To World reporter last evening
Mr. Odell admitted that be and GER
tain members of the national commit.
tee had discovered plot to assassi-
nate the president.
eyes, it lie true but regret ex
ceediogly that the matter has become
public y
He was extremely anxious that NC
reference whatever should be made
to the matter Special detectives
are guarding the president in Can"
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18

The National Republican party
came into existence as party In
1856 In four years after it's birth it
had plunged the country into the
bloodlest war of modern times 1t
has now had absolute control of the
government for the past three years
and during that time two wars of
conquest have been waged, trusts
and monopolies have reached de-
gree of power never before known in
any nation, and the United States
treasury is plethoric with the in-
gatherings of the peoples earnings.
These are come of the fruits Of Re-
publican domination
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18
Japan's Fifty Thousand.

Yokohama, July 12-Thoagh ne
decision has yet been announced it ls
certain that Japan will send nearly
1000 troops to China. The press
agrees that the dispatch of 80 large =
force is duty in the interest Of hu-
mani,y, but asserts that large meas
ure of responsibility for the troubles
rests upon Russia aud Germany be-
cause of their arbitrary action in
China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18

Some CT our rampant Im perlalists a7e
reminded. by the Salt Lake Tribune,
tia: 10 foreign army can advance into
central China excep' perhaps by Ger
great river No army could ezis; N
that couotry Il would have 10 be il
eaIly cepoes.ioa 0l,h its base. OF
siar-c aud hen il a a':'ion Gh,aaelen
aerc to be is:iea, ;ha, woulG be 10Th
ing. eeold te as wheo sh;y gees
down Z. "a au11 ha wa:eY. clos ever
II, c,viag % 80 q. 'ha' aaii S6 ese7
ez::ed .e7e iss: ~eii VI ~ q ms
rare 5 pes tas., sotsi'sl siaae;ne tae
- VOCATION. snnc satisfactory adjust
ment caa be wa.e Vitheu, gene al
war
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18

;,uoe st:e7 this aetose r.a':z 4 ,be se-
.iooso@ss o: 80 Ter c,:, Gltion III:
save oaeu I: .;5e t:me q. sage cs1e.
iooay vzs performed, as II was Cos;
aa:ueal :or TIE 10 De epefa! aai ::',ier
the CIRCUMSTANCES i YES hard iar 60
to resliz toe serious aes,::7 VI @::.ica
the pia,b;;fI was sv::Ee.:n!
a Net!as
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-07-18
The L;.1lejohn-Netties Gaze.

s.,vvf.a burg. Jay Il The deesee
G! Jidgs Aid.;ch 10 she mar,iaEe
snoa.imSar case disposed of "a coars
h2,e OF Monday was flea 10 Clerk Of
Court Trim uier's cfiice today.
State of S7u,h Carolina, ceuary of
spar,anburg-In the cours 6! com -
pleas. FaoDie V. L:itlejonn alias Fsa-
pie v Net,les, plaintiff, agains;
Stephen a Ne:tles, defendant.
90 Juue 25, 1899, the plaintiff AID
defendant were married, or AT ieas:
the marriage ceremony was performed.
This action is for the purpose of hav-
Jog said alleged marriage adjudged to
be null and void. Of &C force or effect
upon the ground that the plaintiff at
the tine the said alleged marriage con :
tract was entered into was uon compos
ment!s, and therefore incapable CT eu
,ering into or making valid contract
The plaintiff is lady of high sooia.
standing and the defendant is minis
ter Much testimony has been taken.
inclading the parties hereto. near rela-
tlves and pumber of eminent pbysi
clans. The plaintiff at the time of the
ceremony and prior thereto was Don
coupos mentis, as result Of dis
ease of violent character. In few
days after the marriage ceremony the
defendant carried the plaintiff to q
physician, who informed hin of tho
nature of the disease and advised that
an operation be performed on plaintiff
This was done and as result her mind
has returned aud she is now compos
meutis.
Plaintiff refuses to consummate the
marriage contract, and says that be.
cause Of her mental coodition she did
not and cannot make such contract
As matter of fact | 6nd s:
First. That the plaintiff at the time
OF said alleged marriage contract was
oon compos mentis.
Second. That said marriage contract
was not consummsted by the parties.
And as matter of law | conclude
tbas said alleged marriage contract
was and is not valid or legal mar
riage.
Wherefore it is ordered. adjudged
and deereed that the said marriage
contract be. and hereby is. adjudged to
be pull aud void is not now binding
apd was never OF force or effect
James Aldrich.
Prae;dino .Indos
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-10-27
Remember the fur open
ing aud sale Monday and
Tuesday at KnOllenberg's.
BY $4,000.
Addison e. Harris Saws Indiana i!
Safely Republican by Large Major
ity-Outlook in Nebraska
And Ohio.

Addison c. Harris, the United
States minister to Austria, was in
the city few minutes this morning
on his way home to Indianapolis from
Decatur, where he addressed large
audience last evening. In converse
ton with the PALLADIUM, Mr.. Harris
said that Indiana was all right for
Mckinley and would give majority
of $4,000. Mr.. Harris has been in
all parts of Indiana and says the
feeling everywhere is that the Re-
publicans Will sweep the state. He
has also been in Nebraska and says
the chances are even for Mckinley
carrying the state. 'sOhio' he said
will 90 100, 900 or better for Mckin-
lev. The outlook all over the coun-
try is very encouraging.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-10-27
THE CHURCHES.
FRIENDS.

FRIENDS.
North A Street Friends Young
Friends association at $50 d. m.
Topic. Are We Doing Our Best?
South Eighth Street Friends. Ell
wood Q. Ellis pastor Sabbath school
at 9 a. N. Meeting for worship al
1870. intermediate Eudeavor at
D. m. Christian Endeavor at $50.
The time for the lecture by the pas
tor is changed TO O'Clock and the
subject is, The Strength of Gibral-
tar.
First English Lutheran church. ].
W. Kapp, Service 1890 a. M
Subject of the sermon, 1.-The Chris
tian. Services also at 40 D. 10.
The choir will give the following
program in the evening:
Voluntary, Last Hope" Colts
chalk-Esther Besselman and GUY
Middleton.
Make a Joyful Noise, Vance
Choir
Violin solo, Fred Bartel-
Male quartet, Roichart-'sGive Me
Thy Hand. .
Flute solo. Guy Middleton.
Awake Put on Thy Strength -
Choir.
METHODIST
First u. E. services as usual both