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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Direct Route to Pacific Coast

The Chicago. Union Pacific &
North Western Line with tive fast
through trains per day is the direct
route to the Pacific Coast over the
only double track railway le.ween
Chicago and the Missouri river. The
overland Limited. electric lighted
daily train. less than three DAYS Ell
route. Tie best of everything.
Low rates. choice ofro,tes. Book
lets, maps and full fimformation
sent on receipt Of 4 cents in stamps
b Kniskern, P tn c 4 N w
Ry Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Stephenson Campbell Nuptials

An event IT unusual interest tC
the people Of illis community wa:
the marriage, on Wednesday. Sept
goth, Of Miss Eva Clyde Campbell
of Monterey, and Mr. Adam Steph'
enson, of Hightown.
The ceremony performed by Rev
W S Trimble, was solemnized al
II o'clock in the presence of a few
of the immediate friends and rela.
tives of the bride and groom.
After receiving congratulations
from those present, and followed
by the good wishes of a host OF
friends who were not present, the
happy couple left amid shower
of rice and old shoes.
The bride is the second daughter
of Dir and Mrs 0 J Campbell, of
Monterey, is well-known and en-
Joys the esteem and admiration of
large circle Of friends.
Mr. Stephenson is an energetic
young business man, son Of Mr. 0.
\. Stephenson, Of Meadow Dale,
I the senior member Of the mercan-
tile firm of Stephenson Brothers,
Hightown, and is deservedly popu-
lar.
The bridal party was rendered a
reception at the home of the
groom's parents Wednesday after
noon. and On the following dav
were "at home" Hightown, where
they expect to reside.
Mr. and Mrs Stephenson were the
recipients Of many handsome and
useful presents.
May they know their full share
Of this worlds happiness and JOY.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Are You Engaged

Engaged people should remember
that, after marriage, many quarre!s
con be AVOIDED, by keeping their
digestions in good condition with
EIectrie Bitters. S A Brown, OF
Bennetsville, S. c., SAYS; For
years, my wife suffered intensely
from dyspepsia, complicated with
a torpid liver, until she lost hel
strength and vigor, and became
a mere wreck of her former self
Then she tried Electric Bltters
which helped her at once.and finally
made her entirely well. She il
now strong and healthy II b
Tlimble druggist. sells and guar
antees them, at 5Oc bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Died Suddenly

Rev Geo. w. Warner, a highly
respected citizen Of Lost River, W.
Va and a native of Highland coun-
ty died suddenly here Tuesday
evening at 3 o'clock OF apoplexy'
He was 81 years of age.
Mr. Warner had been visiting
friends and relatives in the county
for few days, and on TUESDAY,
afternoon he had decided to start
for home, but before leaving or
getting in his buggy he stopped to
talk to some friends pear the post
office, complaining to them, at the
time, that he was feeling badly,
and started to sit down on the side
walk when lie fell over dead. Mr..
Warner was strong and robust
man for his age and apparently in
good health. The body was moved
by kind friends into DR. |. H. Trim
ble's office where necessary prepa-
rations were made for burial.
Mr.. Warner was born on Strait
Creek, this county, in the year
1843, and was a son Of the late
Joseph and Mary Warner. He was
the last Ct eleven children.
At the beginning of the Civil
war be enlisted in Company e
31st Va, Regiment. He was IA
brave soldier and took part in many
warm engas emeuts. In the battle
Of Port Republic he was severely
wounded which necessltated the
amputation of his left leg.
After the close of the war he
studied for the ministry at Ran
dolph Macon College, but never
completed his course. he was APP
pointed by the Baltimore Confer
ence to Lost River Circuit, where
he faithfully served his Master and
led many souls to Christ. Some
years ago he also filled the position
of Superintendent of public schools
for Hardy county, winning for
himself many friends and retired
from the office with honor.
During bis ministry in Hardy
county he married Miss Sallie
Mays, a popular young lady of
that place, who is the only immed-
late survivor of his family. His
nearest relatives living are two
nephews, Mesars Laf Simmons and
Charley Warner, and two neices,
Mrs Mary G Eye and the name of
the other we we're unable to learn.
Funeral services we've held We'd
nesday evening at 2 o'clock at AS
bury Chapel, and were conducted
by Revs. Beery, Marsh, and Flah-
.erty, after which The remains were
| inferred in the old Warner burying
ground on Strait Creek.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Bussard- Robertson

Valley Bethel Brethren church
was the scene of a pretty wedding
on Sept u, 1905 when Mr. Seba J
Bussard and Miss Pearlie Robert
son were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony, Rev Abram Thomas
officiating.
Quite number of friends and
relatives were present to witness
the occasion. After the ceremony
was performed they went to the
home of the groom where a num-
ber of young people gathered to
spend while with the newly mar
ried couple. A good serenading
was given them by the boys which
all seemed to enjoy.
We extend congratulations to the
happy couple and may their lives
be one of sunhine and happiness.
Betsey
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

will preach at the following
places on Highland circuit M. E.
Church as follows:
lst Sunday, Uhion Chapel IL a.
~. and Crabbottom at $3.50 p. m.
I'd Sunday, Wesley Chapel IL q.
m. and Vanderpool at $3.50 p. m.
Bird Sunday, Asbury Chapel ! | a.
m. ard Thorny Bottom at $3.50 pm
4th Sunday. Green Hill at II a.
NJ. and Fairyiew at $3.50 p. NJ.
+ a Rrumbauyh. Pastor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Attacked BY A Mob

and beaten, in a labor riot, until
covered wife sores, Chicago street
car conductor applied Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve. and was soon sound
and we'll. vi use it in my family"
writes Il J Wplch of Tekc4sha,
Mich. "and find in perfect" STINT
ply great for cuts and burns. Only
25c at X II Trimble's drug Store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

They ''want frost" in the Sofh
to stop yellow fever; and they
"don't want frost" to spoil the cot
ton crop. If you weA %e westher
man what would you N q case
like that?
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Preaching Appointments

Preaching services are held eacl
month as follows:
The lst Sabbath, Monterey, II
a. m. and Pisgah at $3.50 p. M.
End Sabbath. New Hampden al
II a. m. and Hightown 4 p. m.
Bird Sabbath, Pisgah, II a. m
Monterey. s p. M.
4th Sabbath, Hightown, II a. M.
New Hampden, 4 p. m.
w. S. Trimble
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

DOG LOST-On Aug IS, reunion day,
a black and yellow buff sheperd deg,
white brest and legs, partly white around
neck and carries tail crooked Any infor
nation will be thankfully received A.
S 7 Davis, Mcdowell, ia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

FOR ShLE-A new 2 II p Gasoline
Engine, never been used and will sell it
at one-third off first cost. Address Re-
corder office
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

FOR SALE-A New Home Sewing
Machine, drop head and bran new--will
be sold at half price Address "M" GALE
Recorder office.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

BARGAINS IN TYPEWRITERS.-
All the latest makes, new and second
hand Write for prices, care of 'C'
Highland Recorder.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

WANTED-To exchange bran new
$50 Organ for good fat beef. Apply
at this office.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

TIMBER land win sell privately
100 acres of fine timber land, situated
near Pinckney, Va. Address
Mrs SALl.IE B. HAMILTON.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

LIST Sunday, Hightown at III a
M. Trinity B p. m.
2nd Sunday. Strait Creek, III a
NJ, Monterey, s p. m.
3rd Sunday, Rehoboth, IL a. M,
Green Hill, 3 p. m.
4th Sunday, Monterey, II a. m,
and s p. m. Dewitt A. Beery
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
LGVSbQrg Seminary and Conservatory Of

MUSIC
the largest and best equipped institutions tor young w0m
in the South
Twenty -four officers and teachers in faculty.
n classical and scientific courses Conservatory of music largest
and best in the State. m,h
business course. e. =,
Locaon-Od Virginia town renowned for hundred years Tor s
and culture the heart of the BEAUTIFUL grass cd uee
brier VI ey Two thousand feet above sea level go
An ideal home school for girls where college life and nome LIE are
happily blended.
For illustrated catalogue address,
R. l.. TELFORD, President,
Lewisburg, w Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

WANTED.-A lady or gentleman
teacher to teach public sch DOL at Forks
Water. Board free. Apply to Geo W
Colaw, Monterey, Va, r. 2. d. No.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

Armor's high grade fertilizers
for sale by Y B Bishop 4 Go.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22
Personal

Mr. D H Peterson has been OH
the sick list this week.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-09-22

Something you havn't read but
NAV read, The Witch of Cragen-
stone. in the Highland Rec rider,
soon. ,Subscribe for your county
paper land read this facinating
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11

mine among them, slverheaded hatpn. then
allied that in the city Of lost needles and pins
The officials with richly dressed, but there
was another class who had to get out and scratch for
living When they talked their voices sounded shril and
the language sharp and to the point The streets
down which walked very narrow. The shade
trees fishing hooks knife blades. The houses
built Of tacks and shinge nails. In the middle of
this city stood many large hospitals where the blind
needles made to and the crooked pins made
straight But of all queer things the queerest their
food which imported by the wndoad and consisted
of thistes nettle and the ngs of bees and wasps AS
could not live this diet did not stay long with these
sharp little people of the city of Neverwhere.
Tenth Grade. Emma Cheering
= Larimore, N. D.
A HINT TO JUNIORS.
The first thing I noticed in the remarkable city of
Neverwhere the people and their extremely small
size at first supposed that must look very large to
the airy creatures of the place. but aance into the
polished brightness of the outside walls Of the city showed
that quite small any of the Inhabitants You
must know that Neverwhere is located within silver
lined cloud.
Next came to- large well the brim Of which
sat funny little who looked up and nodded pleas
antly approached. returned the greeting and sat
down. s'What you dongs'' inquired Fishing, -
he replied and then asked "You're newcomer here,
aren't you?' admitted that until lately had resided
the planet below. ''Then I'll tell you about this
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
a REGuLAR TOWER or BABEL.

REGULAR TOWER OF BABEL.
All quiet in Neverwhere that still morning,
except for the soft whrrng Of the electric flying ma
chimes they flew their course the songs
peders selling liquid air for the making Of ice cream
and the laughs and murmnrs of the people talking
each other in French, German, Spanish and Russian,
thru the invention Of the tongue changer which
had wheel with the of all different speaking
countries. Suddenly the cry, tFre, fire. fre!' In
minute all confusion Bells rang motor fire en-
gnes few by electric bicycles with children them
past In few minutes the motor with batteries
came past. Soon the excitement cooled down. the
fire had been little one and little damage had been
caused AS this the regular routine of life Never
where, I need tell Lester McWhitmore
Sixth Grade, Superior, Wis
State Normal School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11

I reached the city of Neverwhere just the
went down. The first thing did to hunt up hotel
wandered for miles from place another At last
came to a building with the sign, <ssleep here all
night" So went in. They also served meals. The
dishes were moved about by electricity When went
up to bed was told to press button when ready
for bed. did and the bed opened and threw in.
In the morning when was called pressed button
and thrown out of bed. s.~.--
The streets Of the city paved with something
that shone like gold to and said s'What
you doing here7'' said, ct on visit to the
city, Just then he disappeared right before my eyes,
he caught wire and went to upper story like FASH
I went to store and a dishing up something
He put it into SACK went to the door, fastened it to
a wire and pulled string. It went flying down the
street. Just then my friend c. coming up the street.
do not know how he but the sack hit him in
face and knocked him down. The next day when my
friend and he said hit him when was asleep
and must have had a bad nightmare s
Eighth Grade, Victor Eastman
School District 40. Johnstown, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
A SORT OF TICKLsH TRIP.

I rode down to the lake day my wheel. In
going down hill my foot caught in the pedal and
went to visit the city Of Neverwhere walked thru the
streets. The buildings starshaped and Of every
other shape you could imagine. to very large
building which in the shape Of mans face.
walked in at his mouth walked up flight of stairs
looked out his eyes, and must have tcked him in
doing for he sneezed and blew Of his My
head landed puddle Of water but the rest Of body
landed on something dry and SOFT I and wiped
my face and went little farther All I could see of
living thing pile of Holsters in angle of the
street, squirmng and turning red and green by turns
to another building made of kind of green she'll
went up and knocked at the door very ugly being
with fiery halo around its head appeared and said
'Pick him up' I said, 1T don't know that you will
pick up.' doubled up my fist and hit the fellow.
But several appeared at and seized by the
and legs and in few minutes I was being drawn
thru the air at hundred and forty knots hour
struggled and kicked and finally grasped something firm
pulled myself Free staggered to my feet and looked
wofuly down the remains of my bicycle
Seventh Grade Karl Beatty,
Clinton, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
PIN-AND-NEEDLE LAND,

'Where have all those needles and pins gonef'' is
an exclamation often hears. know where they are
because have visited the city Neverwhere, the land
OF Nevermore. Far in the distance I something
cleaning and as drew nearer found it to be large
wall OF nails; the gate very ingenious being made
OF safety pins not allowed to enter the city at
once, for was stopped by what call Canadian PIN
mttee Of celebrities met and escorted thru the gate
and much to my surprise saw old acquaintance Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11

Drawn by Harold McFadon, Central High School, Min
neapolis.
place. he said geniay. This hole is simply open.
ing in the bottom of cloud With invisible fish
ing lines which geat inventor Beeman, invented for
this purpose here and after locating with this
glass the article the earth for which fishing
drop lines and haul in prize Dom you want
something's Here's ine'' took it and began fishing
for my rancoat which had forgotten to bring along
It very damp in the city Of Neverwhere cat the end
Of the ines he continued there nets, also nvis
ble in which the article is concealed the people from
whom the things taken know where they co.
There behind you is paper which pulled up while
ago. In it the Junior inhabitants of the earth tell of all
others have been appropriated by people, The Mys
FERROUS Losses could be easily explained by the inhab
iants Of the city of Neverwhere' he finished with
chuckle. Mary Hutsinpiller,
Ninth Grade Cakes, N. D.
Riverdale School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
SPoTLEsS TOWN, SOUTH POLE.

We sent message by wireless telegraph to our
friend, Neverwas, saying should arrive arshp,
the Saover, few hours. It first visit his
home city Of Neverwhere, South Pole and instead
gtterng GOODNESS found very agreeable climate.
What thought to be huge icebergs beautiful
glass buildings and everything from the homes of the peo
pie to the birds and flowers Of white clearnes
And what beautiful was that the lives Of the
people just spotless The houses had
ing for their doors and windows and the merchants left
their stores open and arranged that people could
themselves If they wished We should not have
liked to live there always but it very refreshing
place to after coming from place such earth
Eighth Grade. Sophia Jensen,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
DOINGS IN BUGVIILE,

eli, there! Look out!'' But the warning came too
late; my head went bump. While I trying to do
fancy skating my head had struck the htehng post and
Immediately I planet whrlng around my head
Pop It turned into old man. EYou with me, -
he said sharply. ~ dom want to- tho, said I. ''But
you WILL - still more sharply. tried to resist but to my
horror found it impossible stcome along there is
use in hanging back said he. So I followed.
At last arrived at city. I surprised to
see men and women walking about without any legs.
rubbed eyes thinking asleep but it made diff
ference. 'Here is the city, said he such
odd things The people were bugs Of all kinds. "come
now to our kng'' said he. We walked to house,
suppose the palace of the king which made of
Upon going in two spiders dressed in cloth
by their friends and with of gold their
heads cit is meal time now,'' said the The king
was being fed by ladybug and flies served plat
ters of ''Come, do have some," said the king
.No, thanks said l. "Wel viii call somebody to
somebody say. We all rushed out to the prime
minister being drawn off by four pnching beetles The
king sent his soldiers which troop of potato bugs
to the There goes Hon. Grub Worm, driving his
racer butterfly: Come, you must go home, said the
little old looked again and lying
the sofa in the house. -Geneieva Barrett,
Sixth Grade, Anoka, MINI.
Lincoln School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
PAPER DOLLS HOSPITAL.

PAPER DOLLS HOSPITAL. = =.
One fine day in May while my friend and were out
boating the boat tipped and both of fell down. down.
down, to the bottom of the We to little cot
tage which covered with climbing Just
going to rap the door opened and out pretty
little paper doll with apron and white cap
her head. tThs is hospital she said. FfWould you
like to ina' We said we would and entered
nurses were running about everywhere with flour and
water tending to the sick busy bees We stopped at
nurse FASTING it with mucilage As walked
on we saw great many sights that ptable to be-
hold; the hands of some broken off, others were
minus legs, and still others jured severely.
The told that the children did not take Of
their paper dolls and if they did not want their backs
to break they put pasteboard their backs which
very uncomfortable. When all Of these sights it
taught me to treat tendery my paper dolls almost
all OF whom had their heads Or hands pasted
But where II I awoke with a start to find it
seven O'Clock and mother calling to me to get up.
Eighth Grade. Camilla Brahs
Henderson, MINI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
Gladys c. Perry,
Harmony, MINI.
MORE LIKE EVERYWHERE

After making many stops at different planets and
"od man in the moon," stop was made at city such
as had never before The houses very differ
ent from those earth They round The surface
of the planet which they built round and
all buildings round; the inhabitants
round, and looked like billiard balls than human be-
ings They moved about from place to place like tum
bling weeds Crowds of the people looked like set of
rolling croquet balls. I asked my conductor what the
of this place and he politely Informed that
it the city Of Neverwhere. It seemed to me
appropriate would have been "Everywhere,'
everything round and rolling My interest in this
city increasing rapidly when heard whistle
blow and my mother calling Seven o'cock!''
Sixth Grade, -Huldah Wilson,
Central School. Grand Forks, N D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
ABROAD IN A BASKET.

One hot summer day lay in the hammock trying T.
60 to sleep. I was seoldng the weather, saying, "A
to sleep in such hot weather. wish
could go where it is cold.'
had said this than little dwarf
standing by In his hand he held golden staff with
diamond for the handle. "Oh, ho!' said he, SO you
want to 60 where it is cold. Follow me.''
We stepped into basket, he touched knob and
away went thru the air. At last we to city.
Above large gate was printed in ice getty of
Neverwhere.' We walked in and what sights met
eyesl The streets paved with ice, smooth
glass The buildings made of snow, hard and
white that it looked like marble with diamonds all
it. The people, who all dwarfs, dressed in
flowing robes made Of the softest, purest They
chartered to each other and seemed happy They
e clear as crystal decorated with beautiful pic
lures painted by Jack Frost The floors also of ice
The tabecoth made of SOFT white The dishes
Of ice nodded into beautiful shapes The food
had was ice and sherbet. They then took to
pond in which were SEALS walruses, whales and polar
bears, and many other large animals. When had
everything I went home in the basket.
Sixth Grade. GLADYS c. Perry,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
GRASS NOTHING NEW.

When I arrived at the city of Neverwhere, my first
thought to find place to lodge and then explore AS
this city quite large, looked about for street
but could not any Just then heard foot, and
looking up perceived balloon marked, |FThe Never
where Hotel Conveyance' hailed it and quickly
seated lady conductor took my fare while the motor
also lady. I noticed that the lady very
careful with the machine, careful than most
would have been. liz. e. ~@S---~ =
When arrived at the hotel went Immediately to
my room, which was very conveniently arranged. My
window much like door, and could at any moment
hail balloon then step into it go anywhere pleased
After supper went down to the library to find out about
this strange city It discovered in 1900 by
whose have forgotten. In $500 the retired
from business and the took their places It
hanging city, suspended from the sky. took balloon
out to the park the next day, but to my disgust it
nothing but grass, of which have enough in South
Dakota. I afterwards learned that there
trees in the city the people could the
they had decided to have grass park that the
people could have whenever they wanted it. The
people all seemed lighthearted and happy They told
it account Of the air being light that nothing
could affect them should have liked to stay longer in
this wonderful place. but day when in the park
lost my way and in wandering about slipped and fell
off and alighted my own doorstep
Seventh Grade. Esther Schneider
n