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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
nr Jonn Peer

MIR John Peer, Staunton's oldest
cltisen, passed away at four
o'clock Saturday evening in his
80th year. He died from the in
firmities Of age. Up to last fall he
had been in good health, and was
able to attend to all his duties
Since then lie had been complain
ing, and for about two months had
been confined to his bed.
Mr. Peer in his younger days had
had varied experiences. having serv-
ed in the war with Mexico as o
member of the Stanton Light In
fantry, Capt. Kenton Harper's
company, and in the civil war. He
was a member Of the West Augusta
Guard and went to lIarper's Ferry
participating in the capture Of
John Brown. Subsequently he
secured a transfer to McClanna-
hans battery and served with it to
the end of the war, receiving his
parole. In this as in all the rela
lions Of life. Mr. Peer discharged
fully everv duty imposed upon him
Except during his services in the
wars Mr. Peer spent his life in
Stanton, where he was born. and
al West Augusta, keeping a hotel
at each place. He was a son Of
David Peer and Nancy Paul. his
wife. MIR Peers wife, Jennie, died
in 1895. He leaves an only child.
Miss Della, who kept mouse for him
and tenderly cared for him to the
last. His only son. Claude. died
many years ago. Mrs Margaret L
Smith Of this city is Mr. PEERS only
surviving sister, and he leaves no
brothers.
Mr Peer was highly esteemed by
all who knew him, and he was
known practically to every man in
5taunton and Augusta county.
The funeral will be from the
Highland House at 8 p. NJ. Monday,
conducted by Rev Il P Hamill of
the Staunton M. E. Church. South.
The commander Of Stonewall Jack.
son camp. of which Mr. Peer was
a member, has made the following
detail to attend the funeral and re-
present the camp: Messrs E C
Kinney. James Fl Black burn, w 5
Kerr. H Erskine Gay. Jno T Por-
terrified, j H Waters, VIM WholeJ.
J M Fuller, W D Waller and DR. S
H Henkel- Sunday Stanton Dis
patch.
Mr. Peer had many warm friend
west of the Shenandoah. During
his residence at the Mountain
House he came in contact with
many of nur people and his genu-
inc hospitality and good-naturs
will long be membered.
With our people the impression
prevailed that Mr. Peer was older.
by FIVE or six years, than our friend
Of the Dispatch makes him, but the
age given may be correct.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
GIvFN UP To DIE.

B. SPECIAL. 1904 N. Virginia St.,
Evansville, Ind, writes: For over
5 years was troubled with kidney
and bladder atfe 'tions, which cans.
I'd me much pain and worry. /!
lost flesh and was all run down,and
a year ago had to abandon work
entirely. l had three of the lest
ohysicians Who did me no good, anu
[ was practically given up to die.
Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mend and the first bottle gave me
great relief. and after taking the
second bottle, | was completely
c,uea." Why not Let it help you?
x. II. TRIMBLE
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
From TrimbIe
March 18. 1907

March Is. 1907
Editor Highland Recorder our
article in the Recorder, the last
issue, concerning the famine in
China was enough to touch the
hearts Of all of Highlands most
~ m pathetic people, and | am quite
sure il they would only cast their
eyes over the different papers as
they arrive and see what suffering
the Chinese people are going
through, it would cause the genrr.
GUS hearts of our good Highland
people to respond AMI make them
more thankful for their good. pros.
porous. plentiful country. Some
will say "charity begins at home"
Now, tell me, If you ever knew of
anyone starving to death in High
land or failing to help tho poor if
they IRE really in need?
We so seldom see any letters
from this part of the county |
thought | would jot' down a few
lines.
The grip visited our neighbor-
hood recently and caused a great
deal of illness, but never proved
fatal in this immediate community.
We learned this morning OF the
death of Mrs Fannie Corbett the
wife of Mr. John Corbett. of Jack.
sons river, which caused q great
deal Of sympathy for the bereaved
family. She leaves husband and
four little childrenN who need her
tender care 80 much. Just now
there are two Of them not expected
to live, with measles. which was
the cause Of their mothers death.
She was q good christian lady and
will be greatly missed.
Mrs jain NJ Armstrong has
been very i'll but is improving
slowly. Mr. Armstrong; health has
been very bad all winter but his
friends hope to see him out again
soon.
Mrs John Hamilton has been
confined to her bed quite while
with grip, but is improving rapidly.
Suuire w s Thompson, in spite
of his 90 years, recovered rapidly
from his last illness, and now is as
bright as a dollar.
Wishing the Recorder much sue
cess, for WAC could do without our
bright little county paper which
has improved so much latelyP
Seldom
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
From Burnsyille
March 18, 1907

"Gentle spring is here again.
it we are to Judge by the beautiful
asecY clouds, the bright sunshine
the merry twitter of the robin and
peewee, and last. but not least, the
"schreeching" Of the frogs in the
creek.
Miss Pearl Woolzell, who has
been on the sick list. we are glad
to report convalescent.
Mr. T s Butler was called BIZ
phone from W Va. to the bed side
of his mother. who was paralYzed
last Monday.
Mrs Ellen Jackson Is spending
some time with her sister, Mrs Hin.
ton at Covington, Va, at this
time.
Miss Jennie paggY are visiting
relatives at Healing Springs.
Mr. D NJ Carpenter, Jr. spent
last Sunday evening at the home
of NJ l. Woodgells.
DIR OR Carpenter expects to
leave in a few days for Augusta
county. where he will reside for
an indefinite time,
+, Mr. John H DaggY, who has suf-
fered for about 2 Years with a can
Ger on his hand, has, under the
treatment of Mr. D H Burns, OF
Covington, Va, received u perma-
nent cure. The cancer, which was
rs large no an egg, was removed Ia
Octobtr 1905. and the cavity has
healed perfectly.
Mr. R X Burns, of Academy, W.
Va, who has been very i'll for the
past six months is, we are glad to
say, getting better.
Mr. Ell Curry, of near Mcdowell,
has been visiting his mother, who
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
Fatal Wreck

Engineer j w Flanagan ana
Fireman Michael Quinn. in charge
OF the engine of G. 4 0. train No.
3 we're fatally injured Tuesday
morning four miles east OF Hinton
when their train ran into n land
slide which covered the track for
n distance of several hundred yards
Both men were found beneath
The engine and Flanagan died
soon after being taken out. Quinn
can not survive the day. TIE en-
CINE WAS completely wrecked and
Flanagan and Quinn were literal
" cooked to death by escaping
steam and boiling water. None OF
the passengers were injured, hut
MANY had narrow escapes. When
The engine struck the obstruction
AMI overturned, the tender was
sent rolling down high embank-
mpnt and the mail cars stopped at
the very edge. The mail clerks
and baggagtman were badly shak
en- mp, but escaped without serious
injury.
Preparations were being make t."
remove the injured men to the Hin
ton he spilal when Engineer Elan
nagan succumbed to his injuries
Fireman Quinn was taken to Hin
ton as soon as possible, but the hos
piial physicians say that his IN
inries will prove fatal. He suffers
terribly from the scalds and burns.
The landslide which caused the
wreck is one of the worst that ever
occurred in that section. The Ell
tire mountain side, weakened by
the heavy rain, gave way a short
time before the accident and the
track was many feet under the de-
-bris at some points. Traffic was
delayed a number of hours.
Engineer Flanagan and Fire.
man Quinn were both residents of
Hinton and have families. Thev
had been in the service OF the Z 4
O. for a number Of years and were
we'll thought Of throughout the
New river valley. 1t is a sad turn
Of fate that they met death almost
within the shadow Of their homes.
Mr. Flanagan, the unfortunate
engineer referred to in the aboye
notice. was married to Highland
lady many years ago. She was
Miss Alice, daughter Of the late
Edgar Campbell. and has many rel
atiyes in this county.
Mr. Flanagan paid Monterey a
visit only a few years ago. spend
ing some time at the home of DIR
O. j Campbell, his wife's cousin.
While here he made friends and ac-
quaintances who will be grieved to
hear OF bis tragic death.
We learn, incidentally, that Mr..
James Sipe, Highland boy, was
also on the wrecked train. Mr.
Sipe has been in the mail service
for many years and his present run
is between Washington and Him
ton. THIS is the second wreck in
which Mr. Sipe has been caught
near the same point, but escaped
without injury, except the natural
strain which would certainly come
to the average nervous system.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
FOLEYSHONE
for ehiidrsns safe. sure. Hoopiat0s
The STEPHENS Combination
Reed and Pipe Organ

In Upright Piano Cases. made of finest
woods, figured mahogany burl and Cir
casion walnut and quartered oak veneer,
polished to perfection-equal TO best
piano in every way.
The advantage of the " octave oyer
the 5octave organis apparent to every one,
IS nearly all piano music with some ex-
ceptions can be played on " organ.
All organs warranted for 10 years and
at prices that will surprise you. No
more desirable. musical instrument can
be found for the home and family than
one Ut these organs. They are so ele.
gantly finished that every parlor should
contain one.
TIL SLA VEN, Agent
Highland and Pocahont
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
From WillIamsvllle. Va.
March Is. 1907

March Is. 1907
Maj John T. Bird is critically III
at this writing. Last Sunday week
aS he was riding out of his stable,
l'r raised his head rs the horse pass.
I'd thrm.gh the doorway aud bit the
top If his head against the door
with terrible farce, since which he
has been suffering dreadfullv. DR..
Siren, Of McDowell, was called in
Wednesday and found him ia SER
ions condition. Apoplexy was fear
ed ut ons time, but no complica.
tions have set IN, and there is hope
of his recovery. All of his child
rem haye been telegraphed and sew
eral are here now.
The past few weeks have witness
ed several accidents here,
John llits met will, quite a SER
ious accident week before last. He
was building a load of straw on a
wagon and in trying to arrange the
bonn pole. was knocked from
the wagon by it, falling backward,
and striking upon the top Of his
head lie suffered the most intense
pain in:his head. neck ard should
ers and was delirious at times. DR..
Gwin was called in and administer
ed opiates to the sufferer. Although
he has never been able to leave his
bed except for short time, doctor
thinks he is not seriously injured;
TINT he has only suffered painful
sprain Of the muscles of the neck
and shoulders.
Miss Heled Francisco, of Virgin
ia Female Seminary. is now at her
grandfather's, Maj. John T. Byrd's,
having been called home by his i'll.
ness.
Attorney H. Fl. Byrd and wife
spent part of this week at his faith
er's.
Two phones have recently been
put in by the Bath County Tele-
phone Company in this peighbor.
hood, one for Frank Coursey and
one for Chambers Burns. This is
twelve phones Oh this line now.
Railroad news concerning Bath
and Highland in the Recorder of
last week taken from the Marlin
ton Messenger was indeed news to
the residents of this place. We
have had so many railroads-on
paper-.that people refuse to enthuse
much oyer them any more.
Grip, which has been prevailing
here since Christmas, in some fam
lilies in very bad form, seems to be a
thing Of the past. We hope so, at
any rate.
A victim of grip. coupled with
kidney trouble was Mr.. Asgal
Stephenson. whose death occurred
here about three weeks ago. lie
was well.known to most of the
older residents of Highland, having
been born and raised in this eoun.
ty. He was one Of orr oldest citi-
zens. his age being 10.
For many years he was leading
member Of the byteriau church
and held the Office of deacon.
A sad circumstance connected
with bis death was the sudden in-
sanity of his daughter, Miss Georg-
ia, caused, it is supposed, BY nnrs.
ing her father. anxiety and frail
health. She was removed to the
Western State Hospital, but lived
only about a week. Her body was
sent home and was buried beside
her father and mother in the Kin
caid Cemetery.
The entire community s,mpa
thizes with Mr.. Pierce Stephenson.
who is left entirely alone in his
double bereavement. Elk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22

Capacity IS Beds
Ambulance Service
Training School for Nurses.
Ambitious young women paid
good salaries while training
Nurses supplied for Private Duty
Admits all diseases not contagious
c & o R r Emergency Hospital
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat depart
ment
Speciality: APPENDICITIS, Diseases,
of women, abdominal surgery
Hospital Fees. $40 week
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
Change In Firm

|. d. Bussard, contractor and
builder, has purchased Early Gums
interest in the carpenter shop of
Bussafd & Gum, and the business
will be continued in the name OF |.
b. Bussard. As a contractor and
builder Mr. Bussard is well known,
having been engaged in this BUSH
ness, in the county, for a number
of years.
He will be pleased to receive a
share of your patronage. and will
guarantee work satisfactory.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
WORKED LIKE A CHARM

MIR. d N Walker, the editor OF
that spicy journal. the Enterprise,
Louise, Va. says: IL ran a nail in
nv foot last week and at once ap.
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve. No
inflammation followed; the salve
simply healed the wound" Heals
every sore, burn and skin disease.
Guaranteed ut Z 4 Trimbles,
Druggist 2b
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22

Be very careful Of your bowels
when you have a cold. Nearly all
other syrups are constituting, es-
specially those containing opiates.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
move the bowels cont aims NO op
iates. Sold BY K. H. TRIMBLR
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
THIS Is WORTH REMEMBERING.

Whenever you have cough or
cold, just remember that Foley's
Honey and Tar will cure it. Do
not risk your health by taking any
but the genuine. 1t is in a yellow
packaye. X. n. TRIM BILE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
has been quite i'll.

has been quite i'll.
As this is my first contribution
to the columns Of the Recorder un.
der the present manager, l will
make my bow, for see the waste
basket. yawning. Billy Binks
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Save is undoubtedly the best relief
for piles. Sold nv K.H.TRIMBLE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-03-22
The Hinton Hospital
Hinton w. Va.
Staff:

o. O. COOPER, Md, General surgery
R. B. MILLER, M. D., General Medicine
c. L. PENCE, M. D., House surgeon
C. w. ALBERT, M.D.,Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-05

Chalrmen Myron Mather of
State Line and Chas. H. Blohm OF
Conover, were in town Wednesday
with the official election returns
Of their respective new towns.
Robt. Felt made trip to Three
Lakes Wednesday and he was SO
absorbed with business on his re-
turn trip that he passed through
here and landed up In Waters
meet. Robt. also visited Conover.
About forty friends Of Mrs. !.
Cavner gave her surprise at her
home tuesday evening Altho
the household furniture had been
shipped, the visitors brought chairs
and a sumptuous lunch and very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all,
DR.. Hobart has accepted the
position Of Company doctor at
State Line in place of DR.. Higgins
who departed last Saturday for
Milwaukee. DR. Hobart moved
his family to State Line the fore
part Of this week.
Mesdames, Geo. Z. Fuller, w
B. Raymond and c. +. Ray serv
ed ice cream, cake and coffee at
the parlors of the Congregational
Church on Wall St, Tuesday after
noon and evening, for the benefit
of that church. A large crowd
pattook Of the refreshments.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-05
Low Rates to the Pacific Coast.

rate Culonlst tickle on
sale daily until April goth. DalIy
and persona ~ Conducted tours IL
throuIh Pullman tourist sleeping
cars to ~an Francisco, Los Ange-
les and Portland.
Very low rates for the round
trip will be in effect to San Fran
CISCO and Los Angeles, April 25th
to May 18TH, limited to July 3Ist,
AID June 8th to 18th, limited to
August 3Ist; also to Portland ano
North Pacific Coast points June
2otn TO July 18th, ltmIted to Sept
18th. Favorabl1 st0pover arrange
ments. Apply to any ticket az mt
OF the NorIh-Western Line for full
particular
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-05

John Eby, who tau hit the
Monheim school the past seven
months, closed his term last Fri
day with appropriate exercises.
The parents of his scholars, de-
string to show their appreciation.
presented Mr.. Ely with a fine
rocking chair and silver fruit dish
and made him promise to return
to their school next term. Such
appreciation as that always bring,
teacher, scholar and parent closer
together.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-05

The Easter Ball Monday night
under the auspices Of the M. b.
A. lodge was largely att ended and
the Brusso Bros. Orchestra of
RhineIander furnished music I'M
til nearly daylight to a crowd that
STAYED to trip the light fantastic
untjI the LAST strains Of Home
Sweet Home had died away.
The ladies served a fine supper
to all at twelve o'clock. The ev-
emf was a great social and fnan-
ciaI success.
Charles Walters, of Bryan, Ohio
spent several days IN town the
forep lrt of this week. Mr.. Wal
tiers Is an old resident Of Eagle
River and although while here he
met many new citizens, he enjoyed
mis- stay visiting with the large
nun Or Of old residents still! here.
Mr.. Walters is making an extend
ID visit at John Rby's resort on
Pine Lake.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-05
Homes In The Northwest.

Why not settle on the govern
ment land, or low priced farm
lands that are improved, in South
Dakota; thus staying near at hand
instead Of Journeying to a distant
region where the climatic condi
tons and social surroundings are
widely different? Special low
rates are in effect the first and
third Tuesdays of each month to
all South Dakota stations on the
NOrth-W sstern Line. 1t will pay
YOU to investigate New lines al e
opening uD extensive territory to
development, creating the chance
of lifetime Ask your ticket
agent to give you full particulars,
With MACS pamphlets anu COM
plete information regarding rail
road rates and the steps necessary
to secure government land free.
-38-4I
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-05
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.


Miss Donnelly spent the latter
part Of this week at Three Lakes
Otto and Paul Rampant are
guests at the home of their bro
Their, Frank.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shelf were
called to Amigo Thursday by the
illness G. his sister.
The warm rains the past few
days is taking the frost from the
ground in fine shape.
Alex Higgins was business
visitor at Rhinelander Thursday
and Friday.
All Watch, Clock. and Jewelry
repairing can be had ct Johnson s.
Work guaranteed and prices right.
Mrs. Delbert Hankins was down
from Hackley Monday on shop
ping trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Frank were
down from Lac VIeux Desert Sat
urday, visiting relatives.
Assembiyman E. A, Everett is
spending this week home with his
family and will return to his off
ciaI duties at Madison, Monday.
Mrs HI Mack and Mrs O.
Neil Of HackIay were guests of
Mis-. Steve BowKer, the first OF
this week
Tom FoIa,, h,s oaan II the mast
week with pneumonia but we are
plsastd to announce that he is or
the gain
Mrs Hutchinson and DAUGHTER
~ a,.4:o,, ,ra c.,,s,ts II tho bo,o..
Of her sister Mrs. -ohn E Han
son This week
:
,o ~" 90 Iand for formation
call on c. H. BIohm, C9noy@r,
Wis.
Rov prazelI was ever from
Rhiae)snder the torepart Of this.
week visiting at the home Of lis
uncle and aunt Mr.. and MS. Jam
Is Lang'IL.
Editor Park Of the News ano
Mrs. Park departed Thursday on
an extended visit at Minneapolis,
Sparta, and Madison.
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last oalu' udy ny ll'S 90l'o00 iI'-
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-09-25
A'Cooking Chest.

Procure a close wooden box with
a tight cover, and line sides and bot
tom to a thickness of one-half inch
or so with asbestos or mineral wool,
then take a t~ightly-covered tin box
Ia bread box will doC, and fit it
snugly within the asbestos-lined box,
packing all spaces with the mineral
wool, crushed paper, sawdust, or
similar stuff, pounding It down hard
to the box. The covered vessels con-
tanning the rapidly boiling foods can
be at once set into this tin box and
both covers with a hay pillow be-
tween, tightly closed, when the heat
will be retained. The tin box can
be kept clean with little trouble, and
no reclining is necessary. These
chests should hold two or three YES
sells only, as it will retain the heat
much better, and they cost so little
that several separate one for the
various kinds of foods may be kept.
Foods already cooked, or drinks,
which it is desired should be kept
warm for a stated time, a be set
into the cooking chest, after being
reheated; and kept for hours, With
an oil, gasoline, alcohol or gas stove
on which to do the preparatory boil
ing, the homework, and especially
the kitchen part of it, may be greatly
simplifed.-The Commoner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-09-25
Croquettes.

Melt three tablespoonful of hut
ter, add one-fourth of a cupful Of
-four and stir until we'll blended,
then pour on gradually, while stir
ring constantly, two-thirds Of a cup
full of milk. Bring to the boiling
point and add the yelks of two eggs.
unbeaten and one-half cupful of
grated Gruyere cheese. AS soon as
the cheese melts remove from the
fire and fold in one cupful of mild
cheese cut in very small cubes. Sea-
son with salt, pepper and cayenne.
Spread in a shallow pan and <cool.
Mold in the form Of pyramids, dip in
crumbs, egg and crumbs, fry in deep
fat and drain on brown paper. Ar
range on a fancy plate on cblong
pieces of fried breakdown as So
Giles - first dipping the bread in
crumbs, egg and crumbs before the
frying.-Woman's Home Companion.