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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Apr. 80 1901.
Eastern Highland.

wilma, April 20, 1Q01.- We have
been having fine weather for a few
days.
Mr.. II. NJ. Sites has his new build
ing completed.
Mr.. R D Leach is off on a short
visit to his old home in w Va.
Mr. II L Wooddell Of Mt. Scion,
paid Wilma pleasant visit last
Thursday.
Aunt Rebecca IRVINE who has
been sick for sometime is much
better.
Messrs L NJ and S H Simmons
are in our neighborhood doing
some carpenter work for Mr. } W
Leach.
Mrs G w Hook and son Henry
B. are visiting her parents.
Mrs H NJ Sites visited friBnds in
Mcdowell Saturday.
Mrs Jas W Leach has gone into
the poultry business on a large
scale. Come on with your poultry
wagons.
Mr. A J WGoddell has gone from
our midst to his home at McKen-
dree. GREEN AS EVER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
From Western Highland.

H1GHTowN, April 20, 1901.-Wt
are sorry to hear of the death OF
Mrs. Joseph Snyder, which occurred
the goth, at her home in Grant 20
W. Va. Mrs. Snyder was the only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjimar
Warner Of Hightown.
Mrs. Pennybaker OF Franklin
W. Va. is visiting her mother, Mrs
Davis, of this place.
Mrs. w. W. Carson accompanied
nv Misses Blanche Cobb and MabeI
Sutton, spent Saturday last in Mon,
terey.
Mr.. G. K. Palmer made a bust
ness trip to Top Allegheny last
Saturday.
Mr.. Faud Trimble who is attend
inc school at this place spent Sat
urday and Sunday at Monterey.
Mr.. Jacob Heyener and wife OF
Crabbottom, passed here Friday OIL
their way to Greed Bank, W. Va.
SLEEPY & DROwsY.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
At bishops

Fully realizing the demand of
high grade millinery work in
Highland county, 4, this year. de-
cided to ADVANCE the salary of my
milliner, and pay her ten dollars
more per month than | have paid
heretofore 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
pelleG 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
it OF the store.
I 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'ssuits, from S1.25 to $500.
Special bargains in mems soft
bosom shirts, from 80 cents to 81 80
each. Imperial, 4-in-hand and
butterfly ties in new colors and
fine silks.
A large line of ladies underskirts
at 81. regular price $3.50. Also
large assortncHss.aG, ladies' wash,
dress goods, from Is cents to 30
cents, wooden dress goods from 80
cents to $3.50, in individual pat
terms. A special lot of Lansdownes
at 1925 per yard, black grena'
dimes from 40 cents to $1.25. A
full line of ladies muslin under
wear, dress skirts, shirt waists, il
silk and wash goods and ladies
wash suits. Ginghams in all the
new aud popular shades. Ham
burgs and insertings that are a
credit to any country store, all-ovef
laces suitable for dress fronts, III
black and white and a fine assert
ment of laces in white, cream and
black, from 3 cents to 90 cents per
yard. Black and white organdy
with suitable mings.
A full assortment of carpets.
will sell the following goods at
prices mentioned until present
stock is exhausted: Dat meal 3
cents, first class raisins 10 cent;
per pound, nice California, evapora-
ted peaches at 10 cents per pound.
Sundried scents per pound, prunes
s cents per pound, Lemons % cents
per dozen, Bananas 70 cents, Or
anges 2 for 5 cents.
Respectfully,
V, B. BISHOP.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
De YOUKEOW

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 ar
,rangemcnt 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 I leading
wholesale jewely houses Of this
county. their latest catalogues,
which represent so accurately the
ima;alSc line carried by each, that
to look through tnem is equal to q
personal visit to the most elegant
jewelry store in the land?
That if you viii look at my catalo-
CUES, give me your order for any
article YOU desire. you will be con-
WINGED thatit il. a 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,no clerks to pay, am satisfied
with small profit, and for these
reasons can make You prices that
when compared with the figures
at the regular iewelry store, are
redicuIously low?
IF you do not know call at the
Postoflice and / will be pleased to
inform YOU Of these
Money Saving Facts
Gu JeWelTy,
| can furnish you with field glasses
autoharps and photograph records.
H. NJ. Slaven jeweler. :,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
S. W. Sterrett Declines to Run.


The Crabbottom letter states
that S w Stearett Esq. will be vo-
ted for for Supervisor Of Blue Grass
district. As to the matter MIR
Sterrett requests us to state that
he appreciates the kindness of his
friends, but owing to the condition
of his health and the demands
made upon him by his own private
business, he does not feel justified
in becoming a candidate for the of
flee. and would not qualify if elect
ed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
.CrabbottOm Items,


CnABBoTToM, April, 20, N0l.--
Never IN tire history of Crabbot-
tom have the oldest citizens known
feed of all kinds, to be so scarce orSo
high. Should the weather contIh-
ne cold and stormy like yesterday
and today for IL week or so, much
property will die from lack OF foou.
More than half our peorle are no"
about out. and in less than Il week
there wont be u tor OF hay III al
tbs neighborhood.
NJ. A. GoIaw kept several h''H-
dred head Of tile last week on
their WAY TO the sinks.
DR.. Il. J. zones with A. I. Ar
bogast Of this place and Il Miss
Lambert of Dry Run, ra@arned
the first of the last week from Bal
tinore where the latter had gone
for medical treatment.
Rev. W. NJ. Compton left last
week for his new work at Peters.
burg, W. Va. lie leaves a host OF
warm friends who wish him well
in his new field Of labor.
Mrs. Cornelius Winner Jr. has
been spending the week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Colaw
of Franks Run.
Mr.. H. Is. Nicholas got one of
his fingers nearly mashed eff while
scorchIng wagon, one day last
week.
Rev. J. W. Eayey arrived here.
Thursday and took possession OF
the parsonage and charge OF the
Crabbottom work for the next con-
ference year. We welcome them
with open arms and hope they will
have a pleasant and profitable
year with us.
Some Of our road contractors
have begun much needed work Oh
their roads which have been badly
damaged by freshets during the
spring and winter.
Little Henry, sor of Mr.. and Mrs.
James N. Nicholas departed this
life Easter Sunday. He was a
bright little fellow of about ten
summers, and was loved by his
play mates as well as his parents.
If we are faithful to our trust i'll
God, we may some day join him IN
the beautiful beyond, where Easter
blossoms bloom forever. more.
Our friends have shown very lit
tie interest in the Constitutional
Convention scheme since thev vot-
ed her down last spring, bnt the
boys" have been talking pretty
loud lately, Of our District officers.
Besides the present incumbents, we
understand the following gentle
men will be voted for bv their
friends. For Supervisor S. W.
Sterrett, for Justice of Peace, Geo.
W. Mauzy. for constable E. N. Wi
mer, and for Overseer-of-poor h. b.
Nicholas. As this is the last
chance under a free constitution
for the illittrate and poor to exer-
else the right of suffrage, we hope
every man will avail himself OF
the opportunity, and elect all Of
our friends, WISE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Shirt Waists For Hen.

THE DaLINEAToR for May shows
a number of Shirt Waists for Men
that are practical and tasteful and
will not rrove too conspicuous If
worn without a coat. The shirt
waist for men began to get its hold
on public favor last season, and
will undoubtedly be seen much
more widely this season.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Quarterly Meeting.

Preaching by Presiding Elder and Sac
rament administered. Preaching at
Hightown, Sunday, May, 5, at p. m.
Monterey, " "7.30 p m
Quarterly Conf. Monterey, Mon May, 6,
II a. m
All are invited to attend these services
all the stewards and other members of
the quarterly conference are particularly
requested to attend the session of Con-
ference on Monday morning, May, 6.
H. 4. Murrill.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Fashionable Millinery. Dress
Goods and Trimmings.

Mrs. S. W. Crummett has a fine
display of all the latest novelties
in Hats. Bonnets ard Fancy No
tons. full line of Laces, Embroid-
cries, White Goods, Dress Silks
Satins, Grenadines, Wool Dress
Goods, in the new shades, Mourn
ing Goods, Shirt Waists, Under
Wear, corsets-different makes and
shapes-the new Straight fronts
and many other beautiful and styl-
ish articles.
Miss Lane of Baltimore is at the
head of the dressmaking depart
ment, and Miss Wilson OF Baltl-
more the Millinery department..
Mrs Crunimett solicits a call
from everybody.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Notice TO The Public

I will be personally in charge of
the wagon yard again tie LIST day
Of May 1901, in Staunton, Va.
Every thing in the way Of fnrnl-
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.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03

Preaching in Monterey every 1st
Sabbath at l | am, and at Pisgah
at3.30 p.m;P isgah every Bird Sunday
at | ] I'm, Monterey 1870 pm. Grab
bottom every 2nd Sabbath at II =.
m, Ilightown 1870 pm; IIiShtown
4th Sabbath, II a, H., Crabbottom
T pm. Jno. Ruff:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03

e. G. Peixotto's article, "Paris
Types" in the May Cosmopolitan
charmingly illustrated by the au-
thor, will interest those whose wish
to see Paris has never been gratii-
ed, and at the same time arouse the
pleasant recollections of former
visitors. The fiction includes stor-
les of love, adventure and hnmor
by such well-known writer's as Jul
ian Hawthorne, Egerton Castle,
and FL. G. Wells.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03

The Canada cattle purchased by
Mr. ) \ Porter for l. II Stephenson
Esq. lion. G , Jones and Mrs.
VIM. llevener, arriyedin good shape
last wce;;.
DIR Sam Johnston Of Franklin
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs l.
4 Orndoff. His mother who spent
some time here returned home with
him Monday.
The funeral Of Samuel LjShtnrr,
deceased. will. D.V., be preached
on the 2Gth day of May 1871, at
Rphobeth church. at II Il. m. by
Rev J ,>iah Beverage.
We deeply regret TO learn of the
death Of Miss Lucy Wallace, whose
nome WAS near WiI.iamsyille, which
occurred at il Richmond hospital,
while undergoing al operation.
The docket for the May term OF
our Circuit court, will be slim
very few Witnesses have been sum-
momed ard the indications are,
that the term will be Of short du-
ration.
Rev. George r. Jones of the a.
NJ. Il. Church, who was pastor here
for two years. and was much liked
by his flock. has, by his conference
been sent to serve his church at
StauntOn Va.
Mr.. w. a. Bussard and force are
erecting IA barn for S. w. Crum-
mett. Every building season finds
this contractor with his hands full.
Mr., aud Mrs. S. w. Sterrett Wis
tied our town Tuesday.
DIR NJ B Campbell of Meadow
Dale made business trip to town
Monday. tie tells us that his pa
iient Mrs A d Sum is slow y re-
Towering from very severe attack
Of pneumonia.
Notice is here given to the town
to do its spring cleaning, in the
way Of removing wood, wagons
ana rubbish from streets and alley
WAYS, and be on dress parade by
May 10th for inspection.
c. 7. Fleisher, Ser'gt.
The c. and |. engineer corps
spoken of in this issue, is trying
to find its way back to Doe Hill.
(No reflection ON the corps-the
hit is at Jack Mountain.( They
have some work over there to finish
up when they will again 1aoye to
this side.
The many friends, in this section
Of Mr.. A. NJ. Babb received with
sorrow the news Of his death, which
occurred recently at Baltimore, as
a resultsof pneumonia. MIR. Babb.
whose home was at Petersburg, W.
Va. was commercial traveller Tor
Baltimore Drug firm. and was
building up nice trade IN this
part of the state.
Tie Hon. John f. Massey after
spending 81 Years in this world of
trouble has gone to his reward. His
life was a useful one to Virginia,
along the lines Of preacher, politi-
clan and as an advancer of our ed
vocational interests. Two days be-
fore his death he had been launch.
ed as a candidate for the conStitu-
tional convention.
Petit Jurors, drawn to servs at
the next term Of the Circuit Court
Of Highland, which convenes on
the 3rd day of May: w L Chew.
S f Williams, H T Bradshaw. II H
Sevbert, f A Hicklin, CS Peterson
O II Gum. n J DOYLE, D f Lock-
ridge, L A McNulty, Joseph &
Armstrong, H E Bryant, josiah
Wilson, Chas. e Dalton, B } Ma
10y, joseph S Gibson, Joseph H
Hiner and John H Pruitt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Preaching Appointments.

First and third Sundays, Beulah II a,
III. Campbelrs s. II. 3 D. M.
Third Sunday, lions Hill, Up. m.
Second Sunday, Stony Run II a. m.
Bolar 3 p. m.
Fourth Sunday, Stony, Run II a, ny
Star Chapel 3p. m. Charles j. Boppel
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
For Sale OF Rent.

A farm on Watering Pond Ridge
on the Allegheny mountain, one
half cleared, balance woodland,
suitable for Farming and Grazing.
G. X. Farmer,
Hull, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Notice..

The remaining stock OF goods at
Valley Center, Va, will be sold at
public auction, on Thursday the
9Th Of May 1901.
S B Rexrode.
Anr 30 1NO1.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
HIGHLAND RECEsODER
LOCAL NEWS,
PERSONA
Brief Items OF Interest 10 t'ome
Folks About Their FrigiidS
And AcquaintanceS.

for sale by Y Is 1iSE'P'
MIR Harvey Hull and grand so"
E!zie were here Monday.
New goods received ever t""
DAYS at Mrs Trimble'"
Robert Ruff is working in Mr.,
Grinstead's paint shop.
Mr. and MIS- Chas Slaven made
our town a visit Monday.
"American Beauty" cigarettes
20 for scents, at Orndortf's
Mr. Glen Mauzy and Miss Edna
Hull spent Sunday at Bol"r.
Mr.. w. A. Sheets aud wife OF
Back Creek were up recently
Anew assortment Of caps, sailors
and linen hats at Mrs. IrlmoIeS 8
Rev ] NJ Eavey of Crabb9ttom
called to sec us and subscribed
Mr. and Mrs George Fisher and
Mrs Kramer were over recently
4 new and fresh lot of can dies
inst received. l.. A. Orndorf.
Mr., and Mrs. S. Dever of Mill
Gan we're in town shopping recent
ly.
Mr. Paris Johnston has moved TO
Mr. Bishops dwelling near the
store.
Massrs Raw Wilson and Max Sui
lenberger left Tuesday for Newport
News.
MrJ " A Calhoun and little
daughter, SaIlie, called to see us
Tuesday.
A full line Of smoking and chew
inc tobacco. cigars and cigarettes
at Orndorff'S'
An obituary notice. on the death
of II. NJ. Pullin will appear Il"
next issue.
w P Campbell, Com'r Of the
Revenue is assessing i'll Blue Grass
fhis week.
Mr.. Henry Crummett OF Deer
field visited his 82n 5 ". Gram
met this week.
Messrs W A and Frank Bu*sard
have moved their saw mill TO MF
John Mackey's farm.
Geo. w. Hevener Esq. directs MS
to change his address from owope'
TO Irene, Loudoun Co., Va,
Miss Lucy Sutton Of Meadow
Dale has returnedfrom an extended
visit in Pocahontqs county
Mr.. James X. P. Eye, the mason,
is working on the foundation OF
Mrs. Ella Fleisher's house.
Rev Mr Boppe1l came in Wed
nesdav from PrfSDYtcfY anu d"
stopping with 0 Wilson Esq,
MIR. S. S. Waybrisht of Cr"bh Tt
tom made us visit this week. we
feared we had lost him IN W. w.
S B. Rexrode Esq, and son 9uI-
lie and Mr.. G Arson Bird of .yai-
lev Center were in the city Tues
day.
A marriage was issued this week
to Mr. Chas p Mauzy and Miss
Christina ArbogaSt, both OF this
county.
If YOU want copy of the little
booklet Don't" send % cents to
Rev. j. Il. n. Cobb, Red Cloude'
Neb.
Basic City went dry by % ma
iority, They have given the whlS-
KEY people warm fight and won
at last.
Mr. W Swatts Of Augusta coun-
tyEhas rented Mr. " 7 CampbeliS
residence and will move here III a
few days.
Mrs Siscelia Hite who spent the
winter with her daughter, Mrs A
n CARPENTER, returned home Mon
day.
The first load of bailed hay that
ever came to Monterey arrived the
OTHER day at Tlimble and Luns-
fofd's.
Last weeks Pocahoptas Times
says Draper Weese died Of pnenmo'
mia, at the home of S l. Gibson on
Elk
Miss May Slayan returned home.
Wednesday, having graduated in
the business course at Dunsmores
Business college.
Mr. Emmett Lightner Of Swope
is visiting J Trimble Esq, having
brought Mr. G " Heyener'S cattle
here for the summer.
J Trimble Esq, is not gaining
strength rapidly but Is able to be
about again. Mrs Trimble is suf-
fering from severe cold.
Mr.. Willis Gibson spent last
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Watch Prosperity.

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:-"Tll leave my watch
with LANG for repairs"-that's a
good resolution and will bring you
good time. NJ. L. LANG,
Staunton. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
If You Wish the Most Carefully
Edited, Fully illustrated,
CleaneSt Printed.

NicdilSSl FTiiitCu,
Easiest Read Seed Catalogue
Send for VICKs Garden and Flo
raj Guide.
1t is mine Of information on
gardening, all about Vegetable
Seeds, Flower Seeds, Small Fruits
Bulbs, Plants, Roses, Shrubbery,
Etc. Nearly 200 new Photo-En-
cravings, illustrating all depart
ments. Text carefully rev ised and
np-to-date IN every respect. The
best catalogue we have ever sent
out.
SEEING rs BELIEVING
Send for one to-day. Free if you
mention this paper and tell what
you grow most.
James Vicks Sons,
3 Stone Street,
Rochester, n. Y.
Cut this Advertisement out and
send it with your request for a
Catalogue. If you mention this
paper you will also receive pack
ct Of Flower Seeds Free. -EDIToR.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-05-03
Vegetable Plants

That are grown to give satisfac-
ton i'm 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 QUAM-
TY. BEST EARLY CABBAGE, ToMA-
TOES and BEET PLANTS NOW READY,
and later in the season can supply
SWEET POTATO, CELERY and LATE
GARBAGE PLANTS.
A liberal discount on FIVE and ten
thousand lots.
j. b. bACKEY,
Fish lnd Oyster dealer,
No. As. Augusta st.
Stanton, Va.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-12
NEW YORK MINING STOCKS

NEW YORK STOCK GOSSIP-Re-
ported by H. Holbert & Son: The general
tendency or prices is to sag but the trad
ing Is on such a limited scale that tho
fluctuations are fmmateriaf The bank
statement showed a decrease in reserve
put It's publication did not have any oar
tIcular influence on the course of prices
we 90 not see any immediate chance for
d more encouraging condition of affairs
mere at present. AT the same time We
are not pessimistic as to the future and
CelleVe that the better class of railroad
shares is better purchase than sale
ON any soft spots.
% NEW YORK MONEY-New York. Aug
o.-Close: Money on call nominal; no
loans today Prime mercantile paper,
4135 per cent. Sterling exchange steady
with actual business in bankers bills at
4.S1B for demand, and $4.S5h for sixty
days; posted rates. 81 S61A and 81. SO; com
mercfal bills, 81 S41aG4. So. Bar silver.
5S2sc Mexican dollars, Acc
FOREIGN Observation-Disclosures. Aue
lO-The stock market was almost emit
today, and was idle to a degree. Do
mestic shares We're neglected. and Amer
mean stocks merely held their openine,
prices. There was a slight inquiry for
clemson. both common and preferred
me Bank OF England has bought R33 OO0
gold In bars Money rates are a shade
easier. Consols for money, 941k; consOls
for the account, "a 3-16.
BANK CLEARINGs.
St. Paul, 1854, Alp.
Minneapolis, 81, 736. 208
New York 1858 342 581
Chicago, SIS. 635. ZIG.
Boston, $50, 547, 1e3
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-12

lantern and led the way down the cellar
stairs, closely followed by Charles
Wy boy said he softly, as they
Teached the cellar, II know Won love
LIZA with all the strength of your noble
neart, and you love to meet her often.
anu let me say that / have no objection
Whatever to your doing so; l simply re-
quest your presence in this cellar that I
nlLsIIt give you a much needed and use
IuI lesson In economy Observe, youne,
man, the little box over in that corner"
mere ne turned the light Of his buITs-eve
duli upon II; We'll, that's a gas meter.
round the space of that dial it means 81
nearer the workhouse for me.
lhats all, Charles. Now we viii as
cend, and hereafter when the moon is
SHINING you viii not forget my lesson In
economy, Will you? Remember, my bow
TO meet her by moonlight costs nothing
out to meter by gaslight is quite another
aHalr Goood night. Charles. The moon
Is sun SHINING brightly, l see"
Then the old man skipped bIftheIv up
the back stairs to bed