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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
All Timekeepers Are Inaccurate.
Magazine.

? All IlmekeeperS are 1naccurates
The capacity of watch for keeping
good time is very much governed by
it's construction and it's more or less
perfect finish. 1t cannot be expected
of the best horizontal watch that it
should always keep good time and even
less so Of the inferior make of machine
made watches. The changes of oil, the
variation in temperature, the diversity
of humidity of atmosphere, all greatly
affect the going Of watch. Indeed, it
is only the most perfect finish which
neutralizes the adverse influences to
the greatest degree. AS a matter of
fact, no watch keeps perfectly correct
time, and even the best chronometers
used in observatories and on board
ships must be regulated according to
tables which are kept to fix the var1a-
tons to which all watches are liable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Development of the Walking stick

Probably the patriarch's staff was the
first adaptation Of the walking stick,
and from it's first inception to the pres
ent day it has undergone almost end
less changes. In 1701 footmen attend
ing gentlemen were forbidden to carry
swords, these being replaced by por-
ter's staff. Thirty years later gentle
men were forbidden to carry swords,
but allowed to carry large oak sticks.
Before many years vanished and pol
ished woods with ornamental heads
came into use and in one form or an
other have held their own in public
popularity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
When Therer1 Be Pop Harmony

Populists are in such a reduced condi-
ton numerically that they have to call
together all factions Of the party to get
enough for a convention. When only
one Pop is left the harmony will be
Louis Globe-Democrat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Local JOttingS.
Burrows returned

OuctS. Dlll1OW0 AOoCAA AOo
Wednesday from a trip to Canada.
Mrs. Emil Guentzel and chill
dren of Boscobel are guests Of
Lancaster relatives.
New subscribers this week are
Thos. Corcoran, Mt. Hope; Louis
Roesch; and T. B. Spaigh, Lancas-
ter.
W. j. Weir goes to Waukon,
Ia, first of the week to introduce
Caska, and Frank Reed will ac-
company him.
Albert Hunsacker of Montfort
has purchased Ira Totman's farm
south of Lancaster at $50 per acre,
possession to be given Oct. LIST.
Miss Daisy Burris has been
engaged to teach in the Highland
schools the coming year. She
commenced her duties Monday.
Ira D. Totman will hold an
auction sale Monday. See parti-
culars in our auction bulletin.
He will move to Canada to reside.
Mrs. w. F. Wiedman and child
rem of Burlington, Wash, have been
visitors at the home Of John Burns
the past week. Mrs. Wiedman is a
sister of Mr.. Burns.
The opera Martha" as present
ed~by Andrews Opera Co., last
evening was one of the best produc-
lions that has played the boards of
Lancaster for many long day. To-
day you can hear nothing but praise
for the company, and they certain
ly deserve it. The only regret is
that all the opera house chairs were
not filled. Manager Showalter has
made partial arrangements for their
return in the future, at which time
they will produce their new opera,
Birds of a Feather" The next at,
traction at Reeds opera house will
be the great temperance play, 'Ten
Nights in a Bar Room" Sept. 26th.
County Clerk Griffis is in receipt
of communication from Game
Warden Overlook in which the lat
ter is DESTROYS of obtaining informa
ton concerning the crop of hunting
licenses issued thus far this year
and how the same compares in mum
Der with those issued last year. He
further requests that the county
clerk indicate the localities in which
the number issued thus far this veal
falls short of those issued a year
ago, that the deputy wardens may
be sent into these dilatory districts
and stir things up a bit. We are
not positive as to the reply to last
request the county clerk sent, but
had we the question to answer we
would have informed the chief ward
en- that in the immediate vicinity Of
Fennimore the licenses were sadly
lacking.
Jos. Worley and Myrtle Libby,
both of Fennimore, obtained 6
license to wed Monday and County
Judge Goodsell issued them {
special dispensation to be married
within the requisite five days. The
couple repaired to Platteville
where a local pastor tied the
nuptial knot forthwith and every
thing was lovely. A cloud hovere6
in the horizon of their matri
monial venture however, and the
vows will have to be pronounced
over again. The bride was for
merly a wife of John Libby anc
but recently secured her divorce
According to law she is obliged te
procure a special permit from the
circuit judge granting the decree
if she desires to wed within g
year from time the divorce is
granted. It is now necessary fol
her to prevail upon Judge Glenn
entson's clemency to grant the
required permit to wed and have
the marriage ceremony performed
over again ere she can become the
lawful wife of Jos. WOrley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
8aseIy Deceived.

"Did you believe him when he said
he loved you?"
"No, I didn't"
"Did you believe him when he told
of his great Wealth.
"No"
"Then there's no harm DONE"
eyes, there is. 1 was goose enough
to believe that the ring he gave me
was a real diamond" Plain
Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
The Beam Is There.

Remember" admonished the rev.
erend gentleman, "when you begin to
notice the mote in your neighbor's eye
there is pretty certain to be beam in
your own"
That's right" replied Sinnickson. "It
makes the average mans whole face
beam to find a mote in his neighbours
eye."-Exchange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Somewhat Ambieuous.

Parke-I wish you would drop in to
dinner on us any night.
Lane-But how do I know your wife
would like to have me?
Parke-But she would feel exactly
the same about it if it was any one
else.-Brooklyn Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
A New Arrival.

Newell say, old chap, you ought to
see the nine pound addition to our fam
lily that arrived last night. He's
peach.
Oldwed (the father of twins)-Well,
you ought to be thankful he isn't a
pair.-St Louis Star
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
The First Skyscraper.

'The confusion Of tongues in the
tower of Babel must have been dread
fully annoying"
'Yes, indeed. Think Of not being able
to make the elevator boy understand
what floor you wanted to get off att
Kansas City Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Noise and Work.

"You can't jedge a man by de mount
of noise he makes" said Uncle Eben.
"De locomotive engeneer is dom his
easies' work when he's ringin' de bell
an BLOWN de whistle" = Washington
Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Still More UntimeIy.

'Do your neighbors sing the latest
songs of the day." asked the landlord.
II shouldn't object to that" answered
the sad eyed tenant; their speciality Is
the latest songs of the night" Wash
ington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19

The man who is always talking about
how much work he does should remem-
Der that some people work so hard that
they don't have time to tell about it.
AtchiSon Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Times Slower Stages.

Muggins-Men live faster than wom-
en-.
Buggins--That's right. My wife and
I were the same age when we were
married. I'm forty-fve now and she
has only turned thirty.-Philadelphia
Record
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Tommy's Congratulations.

eggie-Tommy. do you know I'm
going to marry your sister?
Tommy-Then l think I'll go and con-
graduate mother.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-09-19
Put On.

'She has such a natural charm about
herr
Eyes, but it is artificial"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
flew Virginia Railroad

}. G. Cooper, of Petersburg, rep
resentating the Chesapeake and
Western Railroad people, has been
to Gloucester Point, it is under
stood. to complete the deal in real
estate on which his company had
options.
This company completed "A sur
vey of their proposed route a month
or two ago to within a mile or so
above Gloucester Point, refraining
from running the lines of the pro-
posed terminal. Much interest is
centered in this new phase of the
situation and the outlook for actual
developments is brighter than ever
before.
This road taps section of coun-
try lying in tie western part of
the State rich in timber and min
eral wealth, but as yet undeveloped.
Baltimore Sun.
A Yorktown special to the Dis
patch, of date Jan. 10, says:
Transactions in Gloucester realty
continue to be the topic of the dav
in this vicinity. The gentlemen
who are understood to represent the
Chesapeake Western Railroad Com
pany are reported to be absorbing
all real estate that can be obtained,
and have paid fancy prices for
small parcels of land that were
needed. As 4 result, persons bav
ing realty have inflated prices to
such an extent as to hamper the
buyers operations. The people of
this section favor. undoubtedly. the
acquisition of all the ground neces-
sarv for the development Of tnis
great enterprise, and look forward
to the actual beginning Of the road
with profound interest.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
Valley Center Items.
Jan. Is, 1903.

Jan. 10, 1913.
Cold weather and icy roads are
the order Of the day.
There was a couple in our midst
today hunting q blacksmith. Is it
possible there is no blacksmith shop
Oh Jacksons river?
Mr. Clarence Bird is talking of
taking trip to Egypt soon. Won
der is he is going to buy corn?
Mr. WILDER Hite of Pincknev
spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs A
L Carpenter.
Mr. Adam Lightner says the
roads are too slick to go bird hunt
ing these days.
Miss Eugie Doyle opened a pri-
yate school at Campbell school
house Monday.
Mr. Clarence Lightner of Church
vile, Va. visited his cousin Mr.. A
Lightner last week.
Some of our young people have
invented new way of calling the
girls by wire, the usual Hello" is
too common.
Mr. Jacob Lightner is able to be
up again. Bow Blue.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23

v Mr Clark and sister Miss Minnie
Clark of l1illsboro, W. Va. are
spending sometime with their sister
Mrs p Ii McNulty of Meadow Dale.
The little child Of MIR and Mrs Nc
Nulty was quite sick but is better.
Miss May Slaven left Mondy for
Princeton, W. Va, where she holds
ii position, with her sister Miss E S
Slaven, as stenO%rapher with Il
prominent law firm. Miss Aboie
Fielsler Of Meadow Dale accom-
panied her as far DIS Stanton where
she will visit friends.
i bIr A G Srddarth went to Cass
Tuesday to open photograph gall
iery. He will be absent about a
week and will leave his branch
business in charge of all assistant.
A few nights ago while storm
was raging our postmaster placed
his photograph near the transmit
ter of his telephone and started it
to going. As far west as Mr. Chas.
Hul's on Alleghany the music was
heard distinctly and much enjoyed
1t would have taken Il very inagi-
native dreamer To have dreamed of
such thing 20 wears ago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
Do Hill DOings.

Doe Hill, Jan, I0.-The snow
and sleet Of last week gave endless
enjoy nent to the young people of
our town, sleighing. and ccasting
being the order Of the day, especi-
ally, the latter. At night the hill
on north Min street was lined
with merry coasters, making the
surrounding hills echo with their
merry laughter, and the hill on
which they were coastiug was made
SO smooth and slippery, that many
a pedestrian, il he were not very
careful, took a seat without al in
vitation.
Mr. Samuel Hoover. has been
sick for Il week, but we are glad to
report is some better.
Mr. Wade Trumbo suspended his
school, for a few days, last week,
on account of the cold weather, the
stove not being large enough to
heat the room sufficiently. The
difficulty was overcome by getting
a much larger stove, and unless
we have much colder weather than
we anticipate, think he will have
no further trouble.
Mr. Hahn and sons, who were
painting for MIR L M Pope, finish
ed their work last week and left
for their home at Spring Hill. Au-
gusta county.
Mr. John Botkin, an aged citizen
of the Lynn Rock neighborhood
died last Thursday. He had been
in declining health for nun Der f
years.
Mr. Jared L Jones has been in
Richmond for several days.
Mr. Clay Armstrong was here
yesterday.
Miss Mamie Wilson and brother
Ronald went to Monterey last Fri
day to attend the entertainment.
and visit friends. Thew returne d
today.
Mrs Berlin Fleisher is visiting
her parents, near this place.
T We have in Our possession Il copy
of the first Recorder published in
Occasional.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
House and Contents Destroyed by
Fire

The following is from the Poca
..ontas Times of the Is:
Frank Patterson, near Louis had
the misfortune to lose his house
and all its contents, by fire, Satur-
day evening. The cause was a de-
fective hue and was first seen about
four o'cloci;, but had gotten under
such headway that little or nothing
could even he saved. There was
no insurance. The house was COM
parativeIy new and in good repair
and well furnished. The loss is
placed between $500 and $500.
MIR. Patterson is one of our best
citizens and his loss is greatly de-
plored."
A nephew IF Mrs Patterson, Mr..
Mack Gilmore of Highland, who
was stopping at the house at the
time, lost $85 IN cash by the fire.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
BoIar Items
Jan. IL, 1903

| Jan. IL, lOu0.
We have had quite rough spell
Of winter for Il few days, Uut 1t has
m oderated a little.
There has been a good deal OF
sickness IN this vicinity during the
past few weeks. which has been in
almost every family.
The many friends of Miss Fena
Buzzard who has been suffering
from pneumonia are glad to know
that she is able to be up again.
Stores are becoming numerous
in our midst. There are no less
than three within mile and a
half of us and fourth one in the
Little Valley.
MIR and Mrs D n Buzzard on
31st, ult. celebrated the Thirtieth
anniversary of their marriage.
Those present were the parents and
brothers and sisters of the former
and the children and grand child.
dren of Mr.. and Mrs B. and few
Others.
The brethren and sisters Of the
Brethern church were made to re-
joice again on last Saturday when
Messrs David . win and Dayis Pritt
came forward and were baptized.
They were baptized in the famous
Bolar Spring where also eight
Others were baptized within the
past few months. Our people (The
Brethern) should and do feel very
grateful to Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
McGufiin the proprittors for the
kindness and respect they have
shown them.
There are no visitors at Bolar
now, but the writer recently wit
messed the unloading from Mr.. |
McCIintic's wagon ii case of bottles
address to Mr.. McGuffiu to be filled |
aud returned which indicates that
the spring is becoming very promi
nent.
The Little Valley school seems
TO be progressing nicely under the
management to Miss Maggie Brat
5on, while the Big Valley school
lnder the cafe of ChaS. b. Gibbs
who is now teaching his seventh
erm at that place seems to hold a
good attendance. Burtner.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
Mill Gap and Vicinity.

Jan. 10. 1908.
The past is past the year is new:
Let us be patient, kind and true.
The weather still continues cold,
hut we think It is going to- begin
"moderatin,' as }. @. Wade has
shaved his mustache off.
Miss Rose BIagg spent Friday
night with her friend, Miss jamie
Bird.
Messrs J r Wiley and w. V.
lliner made business trip to
Monterey Saturday.
Friday the 10Th was aunt Polly
Gums birthday. She is ninety.
three years old. and is in very good
health.
The jingle of sleigh bells. and
merry laughter of boys and girls
could have been heard if some one
had listened Thursday night. as we
drove to the hospitable home Of
Mr. and Mrs C. F. Deyer where we
enjoyed ourselves with several social
games. And best of all the pull
ing of taffY.
Mrs Eva Chestnut is on the sick
list.
Miss Minerva Mclaughlin is
visiting at the home Of MIR Peter
Gum this week.
Mr. II A Gum has M cved his cat
tie to Mt. Grove where they will be
fed by Mr. Terrell.
Snow Bird.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
Old Confederate Gone

John Bodhin, oldest son Of John
Brdkin and grand son Of old Capt.
John. veteran Of 1912, died Jan.
Is, 1903, at his home near Doe Hill,
aged about IS years. He had been
in failing health for several years
mind very much affected
Tie was ont only Il short while be-
fore taking worse aud died within
an hour afterwards. most likely
from paralysis.
He married soon after the war,
Miss Susan Simmons Daughter Of
Christian and MagdaIin Simmons
decd who Survives him. To them
was born Ave children. all living.
George " ana Robert Lee live in
Augusta county Nar> ii ner Mrs
Geo Rusmi>ci ilAe> III Buh cuhl;tN
Etfle J and Root. /. Ave on the
old homestead. He leaves one half
brother, Mnlon Armstrong and two
fall brothers. James and George w
Bodkin. Mr.. Budkin WAS all indus
triou> and good citizen.
He was a mem Der of Go 7 25th
Va regiment. and went through
the war, serving his last year III
prison. This is the third member
of said company GyNg from this
community within 90 DAYS, J ii
Wilson and \ i McCo> being tae
others. A Friend.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
A Narrow ESCAPE

Mr. VIM. E. Fleisher of Crabbot-
tom. came near being killed a few
days ago bv tree falling on him.
He was in the woods chopping with
others and did not notice that the
tree being felled was coming his
way. 1t was about eight inches in
diameter and fell across his body
and would have killed him instant
lv but for a slight crook in the tree
which kept its full force and weight
from him. As it was Dir FIeisher
was badly squeezed, but his condi-
ton is not considered serious.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
This Once

Last weeks South Branch Re-
view had little something to say
abort the remark the Recorder
made in "A pre,i,u, issue about that
aprrs (fhe neyiew inconsistency
aS to It's expressions in regard to the
matter of running whiskey adver-
tlstments. and it seems to have had
misconception of our statement.
The question az to the propriety of
running whiskey advertisements we
did not raise This matter we are
not to judge. we are thankful to
say. The attitude in which the edi-
tor was placed by his two articles
on different phases Of the subject,
WAS 50 ridiculous as to be decided
/, amusing, That Was all, and
that is all.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23

The crowned heads Of every nation.
The rich men. poor men and mi>ers
All join in paving tribute to
DeWitt's Little Early llisers.
H. Williams. San Antonio. Tex,
writes: Little Early Riser Pills are
the best | ever used in my family.
| unhesitatinglv recommend them
to everybody. They cure consti-
patton, bilIiousness, sick headache.
torpid liver. janndice, malaria and
all other liver troubles.
k. H. Trimble, NJ. D.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
From Our Sister Village.

Mcdowell, Jan, 20 Rev Howard
Irvine of Augusta preached us 8
good sermon Sunday night.
Mr. Peter Michael an aged and
highly respected citizen died yester-
day morning after a long illness.
His BODY will be laid to rest here
today beside his first wife.
Rev j C Johnston will leaye to-
morrow for his new field. Our
PRAYERS and best wishes 60 with
him.
VIM NJ McNultv lost 80 sheep
two weeks ago. He found them at
North RIVER gap and had to pay
the MAJ fifty cents head before
he would give them up. They had
been given good attention during
the storm. co..
Walter Evick and Byran Brad
shaw are planning to buy saw
mill.
} S McNultv wants some good
butter.
Mrs Dir Rodgers wants a new
phone line.
E A McNulty made flying trip
to Stanton last week. Pat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
The Secret Of Long Life

Consists in keeping all the main or
gans of the body in healthy, regular ac-
tion, and in quickly destroying deadly
disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate
stomach. liver and kidneys, purify the
blood, and give splendid appetite. They
work wonders in curing kidney trou-
bles, female complaints, nervous diseases,
constipation, dyspepsia, and malaria.
Vigorous health and strength always fol-
low their use only soc, guaranteed by
K Ii Trimble, druggist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
Heads Should Never Ache

Never endure this trouble Use at
once the remedy that stopped it for Mrs.
N A Webster, of Winnie, Fa.,-she
writes DIR Kings New Life Pills wholly
cured me of sicF headaches had suffer
ed from for two years. Cure headache,
constipation, biliousness 25c at K ii
Trimbie drug store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
Too Late.

If you lose your watch, your
ring or your pocket-book, there is
chance Of its being recovered. IF
not, you can replace it. 1t is not
this way with your Eyesight. If
that is lost, it is lost forever. You
cannot obtain duplicate. Every
symptom of eye strain is warn
ing from nature that you are dong
"A permanent injury. Every time
that you read unit your headaches,
you are making your condition
just that much worse. lie your
eyes tire easily, they need atten-
ton. Forcing them to work with
out help will positively break them
down. BY using glasses now, you
will keep your eyes strong and
we'll. If you wait too long, you
will have to wear glasses every
and even then your vision
will be unsatisfactory. "A stitch
in time saves nine."
II. l.. LANG.
SCIENTIFIC OPTICAN.
Stanton. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23
Settle, If You Please.

| want TO thank my customers
for their faithfulness during the
past year. and now ask that von
kindly settle YOUR accounts with
me-. and pay me part so that
can settle mp store accounts.
l-S At Paul Brown.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23

cures made by Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
cal triumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
Dr.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-01-23

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmers Swamp=Root is not rec
commended for everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the remedy you need. Ithas been tested
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how to
find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and E.f
send your address to a;:s3 ;.!!:::s
DR.. Kilmer 8, Co., Bing .sstssssEs:s:1
hamton, N. Y. The sGl Z. ..sisssggg
regular fifty cent and Homo Of swamp-Root.
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
Don't make any mistake, but remem-
Der the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Boot, and the address, Bingham
ton, N. Y, OH every bottle.