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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
SHERIFF or BATH COUNTY DEAD.

We are grieved to announce to
the people of Bath county the
death of John IRVINE Gum, who
has served them so faithful as sher-
if for the last ten years. His
death occurred at his home at
Warm Springs on Friday evening,
June 4th, about Z o'clock. His
family were all with him when the
end came.
Mr.. Gum was born on the 22nd
day of July, 1898, near Hightown,
Highland county. In early man
hood he entered the Confederate
army and served through the war
as a faithful and gallant soldier.
He was a member of the 18th regi-
ment, Virginia cavalry. After the
war he was elected and served sew
eral terms as sheriff of Highland
county, and at one time came with
in a few votes of being elected clerk
of Highland county. He moved to
Bath county about the year 1890,
and for the last ten years has been
elected without opposition sheriff
of the county.
As an officer he had few equals.
He discharged the duties of his Of
flee intelligently, promptly, and al
ways with due regard to the
rights of all parties. He was par
ticularly careful as an officer in
never SHOWING his feeling or sympa-
thy with either side. His kind,
gentle and affable manner was a
marked characteristic.
He is survived by a wife and
seven children, Mr.. NJ. f. Mathe-
ny, of Barlow, w. Va, Mrs. A. j.
Caring, Mrs. S. j. Smith, Mrs. H.
B. LaRue, Messrs. C. A., w. C.
and R. F. Gum, all of Warm
Springs: He had sixteen grand
children and three great-grandchild-
rem.
The funeral was conducted by his
pastor, Rev. VIM. C. White, from
the Warm Springs Presbyterian
church, of which he was a member,
Sunday at 3 o'clock, and his re-
mains laid to rest in the Warm
Springs cemetery in the presence of
as large, if not the largest, assemb-
lage that ever attended a funeral
here before, which attests the pop
ularity of the deceased.
Relatives attending from a dis
lance were Mrs. Joseph Hull, Luth-
er Hull and daughter, Miss Lii
liam and Mr.. Wilfong, of Hightown,
Highland county.-Bath County
Enterprise.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
TROUBLE MAKERS OUsTED.

When a sufferer from stomach
trouble takes DR.. Kings New Life
Pills he's mighty glad to see his
Dyspepsia and Indigestion fly, but
more-he's tickled over his fine, new
appetite, strong nerves, healthy
vigor, all because stomach liver and
kidneys now work right. 25c at
X. H. Trimble's.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
Mass rIeeting.

There will be a MASS meeting of
the Democratic voters of Highland
county, at Monterey, on the 18th
or first day Of July court, for the
purpose of selecting three members
from each Magisterial District Of
said County. to serve on the Dem
ocratic County Committee for 2
years as provided by the Demo-
cratic plan of organization. A
good turnout is desired.
j, A. Whitelaw, Clerk.
A. l.. Jones Sec.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
Committee.

Sometimes you may be told that
there are other things just as good
as DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills for any ailments of the kidney
or bladder, which always result in
weak back, backache, rheumatic
pains, rheumatism and urinary dis
orders. A trial Of DeWitt's Kid
ney and Bladder Pills is sufficient
to convince you how good they are.
Send your name to E. c. Dewitt
& Co., Chicago, for a free trial box.
They are sold here by DR.. X. H.
Trimble, Druggist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
rlonterey, Va. friday,Jure Is 1909
NEW YORK TO ATLANTA.

A meeting will be held in Roa-
noke within two or three weeks to
agitate the subject of constructing
a first class highway from New
York to Atlanta by the way of the
Valley of Virginia, Roanoke, Win
ston-Salem etc. We trust that no
urging will be needed to induce
some of our progressive citizens to
attend that meeting. The estab-
lishment of such II thoroughfare
would be worth almost as much to
the country penetrated rs a new
railroad. 1t will bring an immense
amount of travel of the class of
people who have money and are
not afraid to spend it,
An enterprise of this sor, usually
follow. the line of least resistance
Undoubtedly the route indicated is
along such line, for there is already
a good road from New York as far
as Staunton, the latter part over
the Valley pike, We cannot be-
lieve it will be very long before
there is good pike from Stanton
on through Rockbridge county to
Roanoke. The country is alive to
the Importance of good roads, and
this one would accommodate a
thriving section, and at the same
time pay big returns from tourist
travel. We must secure this
through route if possible by way OF
Stanton, and the way to do it IS
to 90 to Roanoke and get in touch
with the people farther on, who
will be represented at the meeting.
-Staunton Daily News.
We make no apology for giving
a good deal of space to the subject
of road improvement. 1t is one OF
the importent, live questions of the
day and is being discussed by COM
petent men of every section. Ev-
cry article, intelligently written
gives food for thought, and keeps
before the reader the modern
methods being applied, the prog
ress made etc. Whether we realize
it or not, there is a meaning in this
movement for Highland, with her
present small revenue and her thor
ofares of sand and dirt. The time
will come when her own citizens
will demand something better than
they have at present in the way of
roads and the wasteful, antiquated
system of keeping them in repair.
What sort of improved system will
be adopted; what steps taken to
bring about its adoption; or the de-
grees by which permanent, salts
factory system will be attained
we are not prepared to outline or
foretell, but the present ramshackle,
unsatisfactory methods are sure to
be repudiated in time. Present
day intelligence insures it; modern
needs of travel demand it; the hur-
ry and hustle of the age make it
necessary; it will be abolished be-
cause grosslyineficient and admit
edly wasteful.
To the small counties, with limi-
ted means and "set in their ways,
the problem may be hard and slow
of solution, but the issue confronts
all alike, and sooner or later, coun-
ty officials must meet it face to face
and solve it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

SEARCHING FOR A WlFE-Am
mining man, 81 years old, never married,
good health, character, aud some accom-
plishments. Have accumulated oyer
$4,000 in Nevada mining and will settle
down in beautiful California with the
woman of my choice. Desire TO know
'ady 1910 30 years old, fair looking, pos
sessing good common sense and who
would appreciate good home No OBJ
jections to widow. Ali corresp ondence
cOnfdentially received.
JOHN w GRANT,
Truckee, California.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

Everyone would be benefited by
taking Foley's Orino Laxative for
constipation, stomach and liver
trouble, as it sweetens the stomach
and breath, gently stimulates the
bowels and is much superior to pills
and ordinary laxat!ves. Why not
try Foley's Orino Laxative today?
Sold by Swadley Bros, Wander
pool, and by druggist Of Monterey,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
ELECTION OF TEACHERS.

Notice is hereby given to those
who expect to apply for schools in
Monterey District, that a meeting
of the board will be held on We'd
nesday, June 9TH, for the purpose
of electing teachers for the term of
l9Q9-l0. By order of the chair
man.
II. F. ,Slaven, clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
Public Sale

will on Saturday the Goth, sell
at public auction, for Rev. Snapp,
in Crabbottom, half mile above the
village of New Hampden, all of his
household and kitchen furniture,
which is frst-class in every respect
two fine driving horses, fine lot of
white pine lumber, surrey and bug
by and many other things.
e. D. SWecker, Auc.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
Ann0Uncem emit

To the voters of Bath, Highland
and Rockbridge counties, and
the city of Buena Vista.
At the earnest solicitation Of ma
ny voters of my district, announce
myself a candidate for the House
of Delegates of Virginia for the dis
trict composed of the counties Of
Bath, Highland and Rockbride and
the city of Buena Vista.
Subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary.
John w. Stephenson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
4TH OF JULY PICNIC.

There will be an old time pic ME
at the Camp Ground in Crabbottom
on July Sd. All kinds of refresh
ments will be served on the ground.
A merry go round and plenty Of
good music. Come and spend your
18th with us if you want to have a
dandy time.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

There are many limitations of De-
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve c. DeWittis the original. BE
sure you get DeWitt's Carbolized
Witch Hazel salve when you ask
for it. 1t is good for cuts, burns
and bruises, and is especially good
for piles. Sold by DR.. X. H. Trim
BILE, Druggist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

Many of our citizens are drifting
toward Bright's disease by neglect
ing symptoms of kidney and blad-
der trouble which Foley's Kidney
Remedy will quickly cure. Sold
by Swadley Bros, Vanderpool, and
druggist of Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
StateNOrrnal School
HarrisOnburg, Va.

For the higher education Of young
ladies and the professional training
of teachers. Location unsurpassed.
Handsome new buildings and COM
plete equipment. Modern dormi-
tory. Large and able faculty.
Thorough courses. Tuition Free in
all Departments. Living expenses
low. FIRST SESSION BEGINS SEPT.
%, 1909. Send for free illustrated
to:
JULIAN A. BURRuss, Pres.
Harrisonburg, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

Wool WANTED-The Cedar Bluff
Wooden Co. will be on the market
for your wool, with good prices and.
the best line of Waolen goods:
Note these prices. Half cash and
half wooden goods, 30 to 81 cents
Cedar Bluff Wooden Co.,
Ala Cedar BihH, va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
- a

To avoid serious results take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at the
first sign of kidney or bladder
disorder such as backache, urinary
Irregularities, exhaustion, and you
will soon be well. Commence TAX
ing Foley's Kidney Remedy today.
Sold by Swadley Brothers, Wander
pool, and druggist of Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

All communications for publica-
ton in the Recorder should reach
the office by Tuesday of each week.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
Preaching Appointments

NJ. E, CHURCH, SOUTH, MONTEREY
CIRCUIT.
lst Sunday, Hightown, II A. NJ;
Trinity, 3 P. NJ.
I'd Sunday, Monterey, II A. NJ;
Seybert 3 P. NJ.
3rd Sunday, Trinity, at II A. NJ. ;
Hightown, 3 P. NJ.
9TH Sunday, Seybert, II A. NJ;
Monterey, s PM.
G. L. POTTER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

81 gets the Recorder for year,
and will keep you close touch with
the new proposed railroad.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
To the Democratic Voters OF
theCounties of Bath, Highland
and Rockbridge, and the
City of Buena Vista, Va:

Notice is hereby given that a
primary election for the nomination
of a Democratic candidate for the
House of Delegates of Virginia, for
the district composed of above
counties and city, will be held at
the several voting precincts of said
counties and city on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 'O9,
between sunrise and sunset of that
day.
Candidates are required to give
notice in writing, of their candi-
dacy, for such office, to the Chair
man of the Executive Committees
of the said counties and city, prior
to 9 o'clock p. M, on Monday,
July 5th, 1909, accompanied by
amount of the assessment placed
upon them by the respective coun-
ty and city committees.
The plan, rules and regulations
for conducting this primary cleo
ton, shall be the same as adopted
by the State Democratic commit
tee for governing the state primary
to be held on above named date,
as far as same may be applicable.
Should there be only one candidate
for this office, who shall have certifi-
ed his candidacy as oveprovided,
then after the time for giving no
tice as aforesaid shall have expired,
the chairman of said county and
city committees shall declare said
the nominee of the party
for SAID office.
J. w. Harper, Char. Dem.
Elk. Com, Bath Co., Hot Sprg. Va.
J. A. Whltelaw, Char. Dem.
Elk. Com, Highland Co., Monterey
Frank Moore, Char. Dem Elk.
CON-, Rockbridge Co., Lexington,
II. S. Rucker, Char. Dem. Elk.
Jom. City of Buena Vista, Buena
Vista, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

For SALE: My farm containing
three or four hundred acres, adj
joining Fort Lewis, on the Cowpas-
ture River. J. H. Francisco.
McClung. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

NJ. L. CHURCH, SOUTH, CRABBOT-
TOM CIRCUIT.
lst Sunday, Central Church, II
a. M, Union Chapel, 3 p. m.
2nd Sunday, New Church 1920
am; Central Church, 8 p. m.
3rd Sunday, Union Chapel, II a.
m. Central Church, 8 p. m.
4th Sunday, Central Church, II
a. M; New Church, 3 p. m.
THOMAS COOPER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
HIGHLAND NJ. T.. CHURCH.

HIGHLAND NJ. +. CHURCH.
1st Sunday, Union Chapel, II a.
M, Crabbottom, 3 p. m.
2 nd Sunday, Wesley Chapel, II
a. M, Vanderpool, 3 p. m.
3rd Sunday, Asburry Chapel, II
a. M, Thorny Bottom, 3p. m.
4th Sunday, Green Hill, IL a.
m, Fairview, 3 p. m.
J. l.. DOTsoN, p. c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

The local option petition for an
election came up in the corporation
court yesterday, the drys being
represented by Mr.. Herbert j. Tay-
lor and the vets by Messrs. S. d.
Timberlake and Hulst Glenn. No
contest was made on ordering the
election, and Judge Holt fixed the
date on July 22nd, one month from
today. AS already stated there
were All names on thcpaper. The
voting lists contain about 1900
names.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25

Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-06-25
WET AND DIRT ELECTION,

Judge H. W. Holt, of the corpo-
ration court, spent the greater part
of the day yesterday comparing the
names on the local option petition
filed the day before with the regis
tration list, and completed this la
Dor, ascertaining that all, except
possibly few, are qualified voters.
The number necessary to author
ize an election is 266, and there are
All names on the petition.
Judge Holt will pass on the pc
tition tomorrow and order an cleo
ton. The understanding is that
the date will be fixed for as early a
date as possible; SO days after the
notices are posted, and if they are
passed on tomorrow, the election
can be fixed for about July Dist.
The law requires not less than 80
days after the notice shall have
been posted to expire before an
election can take place.
Herbert j. Taylor appears for
the drys, and the vets so far are
represented by S. ID. Timberlake,
Jr., and Hulst Glenn. Staunton
Dispatch, June Goth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
To Our Subscribers.

1t is impossible for a country newspa-
per to be run on the business principle
of the city paper in respect to stopping
a subscribers paper when the time for
which it has been payed has expired.
Especially is this so with papers that
have reached the age of the Beacon,
and who have m on its list who
haye been there for half a century.
Like the Bibles poor, the subscriber
who is in arrears for his paper is al
ways with US, and this year there are
more than usual. While we dislike to
use the columns of the paper as a me-
dunn of dunning you, we will ask ev-
cry subscriber to take this notice as
personal, so please look at the date OBJ
posite your name and if your subscrip-
tion is due either send US the amount
or word that you will still want the pa
per and will pay when you can come to
town next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Come Early and Make your Selection.

Next year Mississippi will have
an elected for congressman, but
by that time there will be SO much
talk about the state election that
there will not be the usual inter
est in it. 1t is said that practi-
cally every congressman will have
opposition. It is a forego1e con-
clusion that about all of them will
be reelected. Mississippi has
able representation in both branch
es of congress. Some of the con-
gressmen are serving their first
terms and have already made
good records.
Odd will be given that Con
gresham Gambler of this, the first
district, will not have an Oppo-
nent. The overwhelming defeat
of the last man who aspired to his
place will likely make another
think twice before tackling the
job of trying to displace the best
and most popular congressman
this district has had in a number
of years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Death of Mrs. AIIine Ellis Harvey.

Mrs. A. T. Harvey, who was well
known in Macon, where she spent a
good portion of her girlhood days at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. T. w.
Brame, as Miss Alline Ellis, died We'd
nesday morning at her home in Merid-
ian after an illness Of several months,
during which time she suffered from
tuberculosis. Trips had been made to
New Mexico and Texas in hopes that
her health m ght be benefited, but
several days ago she returned to Me-
ridian with her husband and DR.. Cham
pencils with all hope that her life might
be saved abandoned.
She was born near DeKalb, in KEN
per county, May Sd, 1879. She was
married to Mr.. Harvey on June Sd,
1892, and to their union three children
were born. The interment took place
at Rose Hill cemetery, Meridian, Tues
day morning, a number of relatives and
friends from Macon attending.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Petition for Pardon.

State of Mississippi, County of Noxubee,
To his excellency E. F. Noel, Governor of
the State of Mississippi.
Your petitioner Johnnie Connor. would
most respectfully represent that he was in
dicted by the Grand Jury of NOxubee county.
Mississippi at the August term of 1909,
charged with assault and with attempt to
Rape, That he was tried and convicted at
the same term of court, and sentenced to ten
year at hard labor in the state penitentiary,
Your petitioner would further say that he is
not guilty of the crime charged, and of which
he was convicted.
Thht your petitioner is a negro, that he IL
a lab0rer on the plantation in Noxubee coun-
ty, Mississippi of Mr.. K. S, Skinner, who is a
travelling salesman. That afhdavit had
been made against him before the Justice OF
the Peace an6 larer withdrawn. And that
his employer was away at the time of the
meeting of the August term of the Circuit
court, and that he was unable to employ
counsel, and unable to defend himself.
hat Tennie Dew. the party against whom
the offense was said to have been committed
is eighteen years of age, and that he has AT
fdavits both from Tennie Dew and her faith
er, ST Dew to the effect that she is eighteen
years of age and not of previous chased char
acter.
Your petEoner would state to your excel
1ency that the whole prosecution grew ont Of
bad feeling that existed between the ne
groes working on two adjoining plantations in
the Prririe. Therefore your petitioner prays
that your Excellency will grant him a par.
don,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
TRUSTEES SALE

The State of Mississippi, Noxubee County
BY virtue CT the provisions of a certain
deed of trust executed by Geo. w. Dunn and
D.. w. Dunn on the 9th day of November
1905, to Geo. richardson as trustee, to Sc
cure to Mrs. H. NJ. Eichelberger a certain in
debtness therein mentioned. said trust deed
being recorded in Deed Book No. 81 page
332 in Chancery Clerks office in said county.
l, the undersigned as trustee, will on
Monday the 9th day Of Oecember 1909.
in front of the door of the Court House in the
city. Of Macon, proceed to sell at auction to
vided interest in the following described
property. lying and being situated in Nox
ubee county, Miss, to wit:
Leven and one-half acres of south side Of
all that portion OF lots 5, z and IA, in section
R., and north of the fevee on Macon q Lou.
isville Road Said land being heretofore con
veyed by Catherine FOote as shown in book
SO, page BOB, of the office of the Chancery
Clerk OF Noxubee county, Miss, to which
reference is made. Also "a acres of land of
east side OF Lot IS in section 4. r ID r ~
e.. said land beng west of adjoining the lot
Ofland sold by H w. FoOte to Jesse Blythe.
SAID land heretofore conveyed by said H. w.
Foote as shown in record book 49,. page
SCI of the records in the chancery cleric
office of Noxubee county, Mississippi, to
winch reference IS made. Also the following
Two and one-half acres off the south end Of
conveyed by Catherine Foote,
Book "a. page 1906. Also the foIlo wing
property in the city OF Macon, Miss. to- wit:
Beginning at the southwest eornor of block
II at the crossing of Wayne street and
Monroe street, and running thence north
along Wayne street 1o6 feet; thence east 60
feet; thence south log teet to Monroe street;
thence west to point of beginning. Reference
being made heretofore to book 81. page $50
OF the records of NOxubee county. Miss, as
shown by deed of record in the office Of the
Chancery clerk of NOxubee county, Miss, in
deed book 81, page 500. and also by the
will of Chas. Dunn, as shown of record. being
and intending to convey our two-thirds UNI
divided interest in all property owned by us
IN Noxubee county, Mississippi. We certify
that there are no lines on the above describs
ed property. The property mentioned in
said trust deed to satisfy said indebtedness
and the cost of this proceeding.
GEO RICHARDSON, Trustee. :
This 18th day OF Nov. 1909.