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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25

and ran to the home Of DR.. w. D. Martin.
the man and woman following. DR.. Mar
tin refused to allow the strangers TO take
the child, and they departed. muttering
imprecations and threats.
Wilma Wilde has been making her home
for five years with Miss Laura Blatchley.
by whom she was secured from the WASH
ington County Children's Home Miss
Blatehley claims a legal right to the Gus
tody of the child, and the people of Sparta
are determined to prevent anybody from
taking her by force.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
SAID TO BE FROM WHEELING.
4 sensational Attempt to Abduct a
Child in Washington Comfy.

The own of Sparta in the lower part
Of Washington county, Pa. is very much
excited over the attempted abduction of
13-year-old Wilma Wilde last Saturday,
by a man and woman claiming to be Mr..
and Mrs Ed. Brown. of Wheeling. The
man is described as being about 20 years
of age. and the woman about forty. The
former carried a whisky flask and dis
played a revolver. and both gave evidence
of having been drinking considerably.
The woman is said to have approached
the little girl. representing herself to be
her mother. and promising to buy her 4
lot Of things il b would accompany
her. The child did not believe the story.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
brotherhood Objects.

MIDDLETOWN. N. Y, Feb. 24.-Ine
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
has decided to contest the plan of a
Chicago publishing house to force sub
scription books upon Erie railroad en-
gineers. The chairman of the griev-
ance committee is authorized to pro-
coed to Chicago to procure the legal
talent. The monthly pay of many en-
gineers has been attached at Port Jer-
Wis by the publishers for books alleged
to haye been ordered twp yeau ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
Marks From, AhoVe-

Pittsburg-River SO feet and falling.
Showing.
Clear and cold.
Greensboro-River ! feet 4 inches and
stationary. Cloudy and cold.
W~arren-River l foot 8 inches. Cloudy
and cold.
Brownsville-River closed.
OIL City-River ? feet and falling. Cloudy
and cold.
closed. Snowy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
River Briefs.

The marks on the wharf at midnight re-
corded a stage of s feet : inches and sta
tionary. The change in the marks yes
terday was caused by the gorge in the
river.
Clerk John Hanneman. of the keystone
State, has been called to his home in Par
k%ersburg by the illness of his father.
Navigation has now been suspended for
over two weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
A WelIsburg Fire.
Special to the Register.

WELLSBURG, w. Va, Feb. "a
At 100 this morning fire was discov-
cred in the garnet of the home Of Andy
Elcessor on the hill east OF town. An
alarm of fire was turned in, and the
department responded promptly, but
had much difficulty in climbing the
hill. and the fire was under a good,
Roadway when they arrived. but by
prompt work they soon extinguished
the blaze. The loss was about $500,
fully covered by insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25

ed with the task of reconstructing the
ministry.
The responsibility for raising the
state of seige will be left with the new
government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25

LONDON, February 25.-The Daily Tel
egraph publishes the following from De
Aar, dated February oath:
Mr.. Steyn addressed the Beers .yester-
day and told them they must all shift for
themselves, returning to Orange River
colony as best they could. He and Gen.
DeWet took three hundred of the best
horses with them to escape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25

much c o m m c
People are begin
ming to realize that
this Ointment is a
wonder worker with
all kinds OF skin
trouble. Attorney
Jas. J. Brown, St.
1gnace. Michigan.
writes as follows
Dr.A. w. Chase
Med. Co.. Buffalo.
N. Y.-G Gents $50
ranDof xsfrafn ffom
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25

MADRID, Feb. 24.-Geu. Azcarraga,
the premier, will present the resigna-
ton of the cabinet to the queen regent
tomorrow and will probably be charg-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
some VERY ROSY REPORTS
CLAIMS BoERs IN RETREAT.
WITH HEAVY LOSSES IN ARMS AND
SUPPLIES.

dmf n Loss of One Hundred and
Fifty-Efght Killed and Wounded.
Claims De We In Full Retreat,
With = Force of Five Thousand
Men,, According to One story. and
With But "a Handful of Mem" Ac-
c0rding to Another.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
OF CLUBS.

Charles RAIDER, Of the Colts. was the
winner of the high score prize last week.
bowling ~ and beating Out George WHIT
credit. Both men bowled in fine form in
the league, doing the best work for their
teams.
Schedule for this week.
Monday, Wheelings VS.. Pirates; Tues
day, Musee Colts VS.. Bit Ribbons; We'd
nesday, Wheeling VS.. Black Cats, post
poned games; Thursday, Black Cats VS..
Crescents; Friday, Benwoods VS.. Rough
Riders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25

Parkersburg-River 5 feet 6 inches and
stationary. Cold and showing; tempera-
ture 20. No boats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
BOWLING.


Schedule fer this week s.
Monday-Big Show VS.. *. X. X; Tues
day-A. A. Rooters VS.. Rough Riders;
fredericksburg Brooks VS..
Thursday-Osceolas VS.. Term1nus; FRIDAY
All Alikes VS.. Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-25
Eczema for
Forty Years.
The Unqualified Statement of a We'll
Known Attorney. ST. Ignace, Mich.

Some of the cures made by DR.. A. w.
Chase's Ointment of stubborn and long con-
tinued eczema and skin diseases are causing
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
HIS FIRST
AND LAST RUN.
Clinton Correspondent Tells How
a Trainman Was Killed.
Especial Correspondence.)

Clinton, July 3oMrs. NJ. Limbach
and sister, Miss Lizzie Cascnhlser, are
visiting relatives in Detroit. They at.
tended the wedding of their brother.
Oscar, OF that place. Wednesday.
Saturday afternoon j. G. Lewis, OF
Parkersburg, w. Va, brakeman on
the G., l.. Il w. Il. II. was killed at
Warwick. No one knows how the ac-
cident happened. as his engine was do
ing some switching and he was noticed
walking ahead OF the engine That
was the last seen of him until he was
noticed under the engine. he was
cut In two at the abdomen. His re-
mains were taken to the undertaken
at Canal Fulton. He was 30 years old,
and single. This was his first run on
she road and II was with difficulty that
hts identity was established.
dozen houses are in the course OF
erection at Warwick.
O. $. spangler and II. A. Housman
have invested In Kenmore real estate
recently.
N. Limhach was in Akron last week.
The festival given by the NJ. 70.
Sunday School last Saturday evening
was well patronized.
Mrs. Ploss OF Kent, la spending n
few weeks with Mrs. u. II. Pressey.
Miss Minnie Klein has returned from
Pennsylyania, where she had been the
guest of Mr.. Alex Kidd and wife.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01

the last three weeks has been about
three feet The unusually dry sea
son has caused the reservoirs to be
drawn upon earlier than usual.
Last fall the reservoirs had been
drawn off to the lowest level posi-
able. At that time all of the fish in
the waters were confined to several
small pools. 1t has been the marvel
of local fishermen that after this eX-
perlence which destroyed so many
of the iirsh, the reservoirs should
appear 10 be as well stocked with fish
as ever.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01

Use nam0crat ~. A4innn. 1t maya
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01

free to everybody, the last week of
August. Some good attractions are al
ready in view. Leonard Miller is pres
ident, Il. s, Hays. secretary, and e,
NJ. Buel, treasurer Of the general com
mittee.
]. G, Mast, w. O.. Franks and T.. s.
Hays are looking after the finances
Ed. Curran, Il. J.. Quigley and Con-
rad Weigland have the amusements
In charge. Privileges will be let by
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
What a Tale II Tells.

If that mirror of yours shows n
wretched, sallow complexion, a iaun-
diced look, moth patches and blot hes
on the skin, it's liver trouble; but DR..
Kings New Life Pills regulate the
liver, purify the blood, give clear skin,
rosy cheeks, rich complexion, Only
25c at all drug stores.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
BY CHRISTMAS
Will Cars be Running Over De.
trOit.C Cleveland Line.

The Everett-sIoGre syndicate an
nounces that its Detroit-Cleveland line
will be completed by Christmas, and
that cars viii make the through trip
in seven hours. Express ears will also
be run on the line.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
SECURED A HOUSE.
How Gen. Dick VIII Live In
Columbus.

Gen. Chas. Dick does not intend re
moving his family TO Columbus while
he is there during the campaign, but
his secretary. w. u, Marsh. has So
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
Specials on Wash Goods

Ar SC a yard-Fast Color Dimities
In light and dark colors; big variety
to pick from. original price Sc; special
price DC a yard.
At Sc a yaTd-Lawns, in light and
dark colors; extra wide; fast colors;
original price Zoe; special price &c.
AT. Zoe a yard Fine Lawns, Batistes
and Dimities; big selection to pick
from; original price 12lac and 15c;
special price Zoe.
At 12Iac-Satin Striped Dimities in
handsome colorings; never sold for
less than 22c q yard; special price
121ac
Ar 7Ihc a yard 30 inch Madras
Clotl. in stripes and checks; fast col
ors; elegant for shirt waists; special
price 7]ac n yard.
At &c Il yard-36 inch Dark Percales;
fast colors; good patterns; original
price 12Iac; special price &c a yard.
AT &c yard-Shirting in dark col.
orngs: will stand washing; original
price t0c special price &c.
AT Zoe n yard-Fast Color Sateens
In light shades; nice for dress skirts
good patterns original price 15c; spe
cial price Zoe a gard.
At 39c yard Fonlard Dress silks
In good-stylsh patterns; original pric,
75c; special price 39c.
AT zoe n yard-50 inch Wool Dress
Goods, III assorted greys; origina
price SOC yard; special price 29c t
yard.
At 3bc a yard--Wool Challies, II
light and dark colors; original price
SOC yard; special price 35c.
SOME BIG SPECIALS AT QUIZ
LACE AND EMBROIDERY COUN
TER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
DRY SEASON
Causes State to Draw on the
Reservoirs.

The state Is drawing largely upon
the Reservoirs south of the city to
supply water for navigation purposes.
The fall IN the East Reservoir within
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
For Whooplna Cough.

Both my children were taken with
whooping cough" writes Mrs. o. Il.
Dutton of Danville, Ill. "A small bot
tie of Foley's Honey and Tar cured
the cough and saved me Doctors
bill"
A. Warner, J. NJ. LATER and J.
Lamparter & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01

cured furnished dwelling where Mrs,
Marsh and Gen. Dicks mother will
keep house for them during their stay
at the State Capital. Gen. Dicks wife
and sons will be frequent visitors In
Columbus, though they will be in Ak
ron a greater part of the time.
----------------- tI.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01

Il. Miller, Thos. o'Toole and Louis
Zgarski.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-01
Some Great Specials on
Sale the Next Few
Days.

A big cash purchase of fine per-
fumed toilet soaps enables US to
place them on sale at less than cost
manufacture.
At Sc a box-Rose-des-Alpes, Hello
trope and Violet; also Royal Boquet;
regular 5c cake; special price B cakes
for SC.
At 1Oc a box-IAlac Honey, May
vioIets, Yellow Rose, Violet Oatmeal,
Bay Rum and White Rose. These
brands of perfumed Toilet Soaps orig
inally sold for &c cake; special sale
price cakes for 10c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
Eastern Highland.

WILLOW CREEK, May 6, 1901
The Sunday School at this place is
progressing nicely under the man
agement of Mr. S E Propst.
Mr. Clarence Malcolm is quite Ill.
Mr. B C Wooddtll Of the Mcken-
dree neighborhood spent Sunday
with friends here.
The G. and |. Engineer corps is
is now in camp on Mr. Geo Bodkln' S
farm. They have made survey
from the S. and P. pike to Doe
Hill, and it now looks like the long
looked for iron horse would in the
near future make its appearance.
Mr. James Botkin has purchased
four hundred apple trees. lie says
il the rail road comes the raising OF
apples will be profitable business.
MIR. Norman Armstrong and wife
are visiting Mr. Fl | Wooddell.
GREEN AS EVER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
Eastern Highland.
WILMA, May 6, 1901.-The farm

WILMA, May 6, 1901.-The farm
ers are busy planting corn.
Miss Nellie d Curtis of Wilma
was visiting her cousins Misses
Bessie and Lucie Hook, Saturday
night.
We are sorry to say Mrs. B F
Hook is very much complinlng.
Mrs r. D. Leach has been very
much complaining for the past few
weeks, we are glad to say is some
better.
Miss Matte V. Jones, Sallie F.
Eryine and Elvira Y. Leach, were
at Mcdowell shopping last Friday
Mr.. S. j. Diehl is employed as
cook for Mr.. H. L. WooddelrS saw
mill.
Mr.. Jas. w. Leach has undertake
en- a job of blowing for Mr.. Il. NJ.
Sites.
Mr.. Geo. D. Hiner started four
horses on the mail, Saturday.
Mr.. R. D. Leach purchased fine
lot of fruit trees the other day.
Mr.. Fl. II. Wilson and wife paid
Wilma call Sunday evening.
Mrs. S. D. Hiner is visiting
friends on Bullpasture.
Miss Lucie NJ. Wilson and Miss
Nellie D. Curtis were the guests of
Miss Carrie E. Hyre Wednesday
evening.
Miss Tabitha Diehl hash t visited
many Of her friends since she came
home, would be glad to see her out
again.
Mr.. G. S. Leach expects to m AXE
a trip to River View soon.
Miss Nora Argenbright expects
to visit friend and relatives in
Highland. SMART click.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
Do You Know

That there are more people hum
buged in buying jewelry than in
any other line?
That in its sale through the regu-
lar retail store, larger profits are
made than on any other line?
That lately ] have completed an az
rangement by which | can fur
nish you anything in the jeweIry
line from the smallest scarf pin to
the finest watch or clock?
That / haye from 3 or 4 leading
wholesale jewelry houses Of this
county. their latest catalogues,
which represent so accurately the
immense line carried by each, that
to look through them is equal to a
personal visit to the most elegant
jewelry store in the land?
That if you will look at my catalo-
CUES, give me your order for any
article you desire. you will be con-
WINGED that it Is satisfactory, safe
and cheap way to buy jewelry?
That can buy as cheaply as the
retail man, that | have no store
to keep up, no money invested in
stock mo clerks to pay, am satisfied
with q small profit, and for these
reasons can make you prices that
when compared with the figures
at the regular jewelry store, are
rediculously low?
IF you do not know call at the
Postofice and [ will be pleased to
inform you of these
Money Saving Facts
Oh JeWelry.
| can furnish you with field glasses
autoharps and photograph records.
H. M. Slaven jeweler.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
First Quarterly Conference.

The first quarterly conference for
the present year, for Monterey cir
cult, was held here on Monday,
Rev. B F Ball presiding.
The Official members present
were: Charles P. Jonss and J. e..
Matheny, Monterey; j. A. Jones
and DR.. N, A.Whitelaw, Hightown
S. G. Slaven, Trinity; Capt. S. A.
Gilmore, Green Hill and G. Arson
Bird, Rehobeth.
The session was very pleasant
and agreeable and the start made
on finances for the year was especial
ly encouraging.
Rev. Mr. Compton Slanesville, W.
Va, who accompanied the Paesid-
ing Elder here, preached on Mon
day night.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10

DIR | II Trimble, Secretary Of
the Board of Health of Highland
county, requests us to state that,
as the law makes it his duty, he
will in few DAYS go through the
town aud inspect the premises of
ltsl citizens and he hopes to find
everything i'll healthful condi-
tion.
Dohn Jasper's widow found in an
old box, IN the private desk of her
deceased husband the snug little
sum of 1926. all in silver. He
was afraid of banks, end knew that
paper would burn, and for these
reasons his savings were converted
into silver His family knew moth
ing Of the fortune he was storing
away.
+ In list of graduates Of Duns-
more business College, who have
recently secured positions, we see
the following from Highland: G.
4. Bradshaw, Glover Creei. Steno-
grapLer and cook. keeper with Flat
Top insurance Agency, Bluefeld.
W. Va, and Miss Lille Rildebrand
Mcdowell, stenographer with Low
Moore Iron Company.
Some cowardly sneak, one day
last week stole forth and set fire to
RS. T Y, Sieg's fence, on her farm
Far Meadow Dale, and about fifty
|annelS were consumed before it
ould be controlled. Of this dan
gerous class Highland has but few,
|but persistent effort should be made
/ to bring them to justice, for a man
with murder in his heart is an i'm
proyement over the one who, under
cover does an injury to his neigh
boris roperty.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
Watch Prosperity.


Whether good times or hard
times you need the right time.
No firm is better equipped or
better prepared to put your watch
right than we.
Make one good resolution now.
Here 'tis:-"I'll leave my watch
with LANG FOR repairs" -that's a
good resolution and will bring you
good time. H. L. ANG,
Stanton. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
At Bishops

Fully realizing the demand of
high grade millinery work in
Highland county, |, this year, de-
cided to advance the salary Of my
milliner, and pay her ten dollars
more per month than have paid
eietoforc. The result so far this
season fully justifies me in so doing
as | have already sold tbs best of
my millinery, and have been COM
PEELED to order two more lots from
New York and Baltimore, to re-
place same, and now have another
full line of hats, flowers, ribbons,
&C., and can furnish ladies' hats
from 81. to $40. [ can and will
sell millinery cheap, as what |
make on it adds to the general prof
III OF Ine StoIe'
| haye added to my usually heavy
line of mems, youths and children's
clothing, a large, new stock, bought
of up-to-date manufacturers for
cash. Be sure to ask to see the
children S suits, from 1925 to $500.
Special bargains in mems soft
bosom shirts, from so cents to $3.50
each. Imperial, 4.in-hand and
butterfly ties in new colors and
fine silks.
A large line of ladies underskirts
at g. regular price $3.50. Also
a large assortment Of ladies' wash,
dress goods, from Is cents to 30
cents, wooden dress goods from 30
cents to $3.50, in individual pat
terms. A special lot of Lansdownes
at S1.25 per yard, black grena-
dimes from 40 cents to 1925. A
full line Of ladies muslin under
wear, dress skirts, shirt waists, in
silk and wash goods and ladies
wash suits. Ginghams in all the
new and popular shades. Ham
burgs and insertingS that are a
credit to any country store, all-over
laces suitable for dress fronts, i'll
black and white and a fine assort-
ment Of laces in white, cream and
black, from 5 cents to 90 cents per
yard. Black and white organdy
with suitable trimmings.
A full assortment Of carpets.
| will sell the following goods at
prices mentioned until present
stock is exhausted: Dat meal B
cents, first class raisins 10 cents
per pound, nice California, evapora-
ted peaches at 10 cents per pound,
Sundried scents per pound, prunes
5 cents per pound, Lemons rs cents
per dozen, Bananas rs cents, Or
anges 2 for 5 cents.
Respectfully,
Y. B. BISHOP.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
Circuit Court Proceedings.
MAY TERM, 1901.

Case Mfg. Co. VS. S. M. Neil
dismissed settled.
Thos. Wilson, Appellee VS. Board
Of Supervisors Of Highland county
appellant. Upon all appeal from
the county court, the action OF
which court affirmed the decision
of the Board CT Supervisors in re.
lation to the claim Of said Wilson
for extra work done by him on the
Double Fords road. This court
finding no error in the judgment
of the lower court the same is at
frmed.
Waggoner, J j McNulty and
S A N Kramer were appointed
trustees of lions church in Crab
bottom.
Geo A Revercomb VS. S M Mel.
Judgment against defendant for
500.
Loewy Drug Co. VS. S J Carson
Judgment against defendant for
$3O6.4S, credit for $1,000.
HB Nicholas having resigned
as inspector of scales for this coun-
ty. E W Armstrong wasa ppointed
in his place.
Twenty four DEGREES were enter
ed during the term.
The case Of Thos A Hamilton VS.
D Snyder's Extrx. issue out
of chancery, on the plea of non est
tactum having been set aside, came
on to be heard on the plea Of pay
ment. Whereupon a decree was
rendered for plaintiff against defen-
dant for $3.50. with interest from
the 22nd day Of May 1870.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
Vegetable Plants

That are grown to give satisfac-
ton in QUALITY OF PLAN" and good
FRUIT RESULTS. is what [ have been
growing for the home gardens of
Augusta and adjoining counties for
a NUMBER OF YEARS, My plants
this season are of STANDARD QUAIL
TY. BEST EARLY CABBAGE, ToMA-
TOES and BEET PLANTS NOW READY,
and later in the season can supply
SWEET POTATO, CELERY and LATE
CABBAGE PLANTS.
A liberal discount on FIVE and ten
thousand lots.
J. B. LACKEY,
Fish and Oyster dealer,
No. 4 S. Augusta st.
Stanton, Va.
Phone 107.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-10
Notice To The Public

will be personally in charge of
the wagon yard again tie lst day
Of May 1901, in Staunton. Va.
Every thing in the way of furni-
ture will be new, such as stoves
and mattresses &c. and am prepared
to give all my old customers first
class attention. S. W. WILSON.