Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-01-10

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attempt any review of the year 1907
its impress upon the county from
any or all of the various aspects OF
public interest. The season is OPP
perfume for such retrospect, and,
while we are not in a position to
give a thorough and comprehensive
summing up cf the work OF the
YEAR, we believe that, as the result
of such an effort, Highland
would make IA good showing in
spite of the fact that her real thrift
and progress is of that character
not easily and readily computed or
indicated bv figures and numbers
asTn manufacturing, mining and
otEer industrial sections. While
there have been no boomS, no phe-
nominal growtbs, no marked de-
ye'opment in the county as whole
or in any particular quarter, enough
has been accomplished and inaug-
urated to indicate a very satsfac-
tory state Of affairs along financial,
industrial and educational lines,
and TO refute the assertion, now
and then made by our hustling
neighbors. that Highland and her
little towns are finished" We en-
Joy healthy, steady growth and
development of which we are
proud, and we believe that the year
just closed will give US a showing
somewhat above normal.
We do not know how the build
ing compares With other years, but
We have been in position to see
that the two Monterey contractors,
each with a coed force of workmen
and well-equipped with machinery,
have had to turn down work.
A number of handsome residences
were erected during the twelve
month, and many others were
inodernized and enlarged A we'll.
known city contractor, who has
been employed from time to time
in this section, voluntarily inform
el us on recent visit that he knew
OF no rural section which surpassed
ours in the matter of handsome,
modern residences. In addition to
this, attention may be called to the
fact that number of large stock
barns, sheds &C., have been built,
looking to the improved and HUI
name handling of Stockton the
breeding, raising and grazing of
which Highland is especially fitted
and enjoys an enviable name. Her
interests in the stock line are para
mount, and the losses sustained BY
the partial failure of crops were
more than compensated for by the
bumper hay-haryest and the high
prices received for cattle, sheep and
horses.
In this connection we note an
increased interest in the improve
ment of stock, the presence and
prosperity of two chartered stock
farms, their growing reputation,
and the proposition to enlarge and
the county stock show.
Ston ewal district established a
high school, in an elegant new
and a like institution was
definitely launched in Bluegrass.
At Monterey the plan to build
$4,000 Presbyterian church fully
and all important prelim'
mary steps were taken.
The Bank of Highland made
good showing forthe year, and, as
IN evidence of prosperity, solidity
and permanence, is now ready to
assume its National garb.
In addition. to this, "TheCitizens'
Bank Of Highland" was organized,
here being no lack of home capt.
;al to launch the enterprise, and it
will shortly open up;
During the year perhaps about
The usual amount Of real estate
changed hands and at gilt-edge
,rices, the estim ate placed upon it
~ tue seller being equaled every
lime by that of the buyer.
As to the financial stringency,"
Highlanders read great deal
about it. but there was really moth
ng tangible.