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The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30
BEAVERS TO BE DISCOURAGED.

The formation of power combines
among the beavers inhabiting the
watercourses of the state is to be dis
couraged by State Game Commission
er Holland, On the complaint of
Jonathan Upton, who took up a L.
200-acre ranch on Lum creek. near
Castle Rock. 35 years ago. has or
dered twelve beavers with monopo-
listic tendencies to be slaughtered as
warming to the others that they
must not encroach on the rights of
other beavers or mere human beings.
For 35 years that beaver COLONY
has lived on my place in peace and
unity" said Upton, in making his
complaint 81 never needed to have
no oordwood chopped for me. for
them beavers done 1t. cutting the
wood in 2-foot lengths, just the right
length for the stove; and me and the
beavers got along fine together. But
this spring there comes a big, slick
hided beaver which causes trouble in
the community.
Where he comes from don't
know; only that he's lazy and makes
the other beavers dissatisfied. The
first thing you know, thirty OF 'em
leaves the colony and goes and grabs
damsite above the original colony,
and sets out to build monster dam,
with the intention. it looks to me, of
making them other beavers come to
them for water and paying whatever
price they asks.
It's all the work of this big, slick.
grating beaver; but | wouldn't have
interfered in their civic troubles. only
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30

and the various roles are played by
young people. who If they have not
actually carried the ivy chain, have
certainly acquired appreciation of the
work.
Frederick V. Bowers. the celebrat-
ed singer. comedian, and song writer
heads the company of fifty which
will be seen in this city. Mr. Bowers
enacts and sings the role OF Billy
Douglas, Just out of Columbia" and
gives a refreshing impersonation of
college graduate. Elizabeth Van
Sell, young woman of great per-
sonal charm as well as a thorough
artistic, will be seen in the leading
feminine role. The remaining MEM
bers of the company have been select
ed with the same care which has
characterized all of Mr.. Corts pro-
ductions. Two 60-foot baggage cars
are necessary for the transportation
of the scenery for this production,
which is one OF the most elaborate on
the road this season
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30
WHY SALVES FAIL TO CURE
ECZEMA.
They Clog the Pores-Only a Liquid
Can Reach the Inner Skin.

Since the old-fashioned theory OF
curing eczema through the blood has
been given up by scientists, many
different salves have been tried for
skin diseases; but II has been found
that these salves only clog the pores
and cannot penetrate to the inner
skin below the epidermis where the
eczema germs are lodged
This tthe quality of penetrating)
probably explains the tremendous
success Of the only standard liquid
eczema cure, oil OF wintergreen as
compounded in ID. D. d. prescription
After ten years of cure after cure.
the worlds leading skin specialists
have accepted this as the true eczema
cure.
We ourselves do not hesitate to rec
ommend ID. ID. ID. prescription at 81
bottle; but for the benefit of those
who have never tried the prescription
we arranged with the ID. d. d. Lab
oratories OF Chicago for special
large trial bottle at 20 cents on a
special offer now. This first bottle
ought to convince every sufferer. and,
at any rate, II Will surely take away
the itch at once
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30

this big dam is flooding as fine a
patch of alfalfa. belonging to my SON
in-law, Scott Weir, as you ever see.
and that has got to be stopped.
II want permission to shoot this
big boss beaver, who is foreman of
the construction gang on the dam,
and about eleven other corporation
tools that's in cahoots with him. !
figure after they are removed what s
left will so back to the old home.
sadder and wiser, and we will save
our alfalfa field
Upton departed with the permit
and instructions to turn the pelts in
to the game and FISH department
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30
KRAFT & EMERSON
GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO.

Place your order early for the
handsome box of linen stationery.
The Sentinel prints the name of any
one desired on the paper. II is a
present that has utility and beauty
Leave orders at The Sentinel for he
work
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30

Give us your orders now for that
stationery. One hundred sheets of
paper and 100 envelopes for the price
OF n quire and a beautiful box. You
get quantity and quality In The SEN
tinel offering Only a dollar and a
half for the entire offering.
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30

We have the largest dray wagon
in the city for moving furniture and
household goods.-The Blue Barn,
phone Junction 22S-
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30

DR.. Howard. graduate veterinary
surgeon and dentist, is permanently
located at 500 Ute. next to Free cor
raj. Calls answered promptly day
or night. Phone Junction 671
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-30
Ma jestic Program.

illustrated song, "Dearie.' by
Mr.. Mckee.
touching story of western life.
3.--Act |,
HAZEL KIRKE"
4.-CAUCASIAN CUSTOMS. A pie
ture of great educational value, in
which a woman performs most Gu
rious dance.
5.-THE CARELESS TRAMP.
Showing a good fire scene and capt
tai comedy.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

VIRGINIA..
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of Highland county, at Rules,
March 18th, 1909.
J. Lunsford, II. c. Lunsford and VIM.
H. Lunsford, partners in trade doing bus
mess under the style and firm name Of
J. Lunsford & Sons
VS.. In ChancerY
f. Bruce Wine
The object of this suit is to attach the
estate of the defendent in Highland
county, being her undivided interest in
the lands of which Jacob N. Hull lately
died seized, lying on the waters of South
Strait Greek, adjoining the lands of
Swadley, Sullenberger and others. and
to subject the same to the claim OF the
plaintiffs, asserted in the Plaintiffs bill
And it appearing by affidavit, accord
ing TO law, that said defendant, E. Bruce
Wine, Is not resident of this state, 1t is
therefore ordered that the said E. Bruce
Wine, defendant as aforesaid, do
appear within fifteen day S after due pub.
LEGATION of this order, in the clerks office
of our said circuit court, and do what is
necessary to protect her interest.
Teste:
J. Clifton Matheny, Clerk.
Cbas. P. Jones e Son. p. q. 1914.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
SWEPT OVER NIAGARA.

This terrible calamity often hap
pens because careless boatman ig-
nores the rivers warnings-grow-
ing ripples and faster current. Ma
lures warnings are kind. That
dull pain or ache in the back warns
you that the Kidneys need atten-
ton if you would escape fatal NAL
adies-Dropsy, Diabetes or Bright's
disease. Take Electric Bitters at
once and see Backache fly and all
your best feelings return. "After
long suffering from weak kidneys
and lame back, one S1.00 bottle
wholly cured me-" writes j. R..
Blankenship, of Belk, Tenn. Only
SOC at X, H. Trimble's.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
4 new TIE ADDED
TO The HOME ABOVE,

Mrs. Lula Mclaughlin died at her
home at Spring Creek, W. Va,
about o'clock p. M, March Is,
1909.
She walked out into the yard,
reached down to pick up some chips
and fell over. They carried her
into tue house, called a doctor and
everything was done that could be
to restore consciousness, but all in
vain. She fingered about two
hours, then entered the realms of
the tlessed. The doctor said that
when she stopped over a blood-ves-
sci on her brain, burst, which caus-
ed paralysis.
Lula was born March 20, 1866,
was married to R. L. Matheny, of
Highland county, March "a, 1886,
and married to George Fl McLaugh-
lin Nov. 5, 1907. She leaves one
son, Wallace, and many friends
and relatives to mournher depart
ure.
Lula was truly a woman of beau
~tiful christian character, the writer
having lived with her for Is years,
Farewell, dear Lula, sweet thy
rest,
Weary with years and worn with
pain;
Farewell, till in some happy place
We shall behold thy face again.
IT'S ours to miss thee all our years,
Sad, tender memories of thee
keep;
Thine in the Lord to rest, for so
He giveth His beloved Sleep
80, if thy loving excellence could
teach:
Death has a loftier emphasis of
speech;
Let death thy strongest lesson then
impart,
And write, prepare to die, on every
heart"
Annie Matheny.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

VIRGINIA:
In the clerks Office of the circuit
court of Highland county, at Rules Mar.
17lh, 1909.
Jennie B Jones and Andrew L Jones
guardians of Mary G., Annie L. and An
drew B Jones
vs. In chancerY
Mary G. Jones, A nnie L Jones and An
drew B Jones, infants under ii years of
age, and III II Erwin and Benjamin Ed
mond
The object of this suit is TO sell house
and lot in Mcdowell, in Highland coun-
ty, Virginia in which H Fl Eryin now
resides, and to which the said infant de.
PENDANTS have the fee simple title, and
to ascertain what interest. If any, the d =
PENDANTS, III III Erwin and Benjamin Ed
mond, have in the said house and lot of
land.
And it appearing by affidavit, made
acc ordjug 10 law, that said defendant
Benjamin Edmond is not resident of
this state, it is therefore ordered that the
said Benjamin Edmond, defendant as
aforesaid, do appear within 10 days,
after due publication of this order. in
the clerks office Of our said circuit court,
and do what is necessary to protect his
interests. Teste
j. Clifton Matheny, elk.
A. IL. Jones, p. q.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
A LAND SALE IN BOLIVIA.
Survival Of a Curious Old Ceremony
Called "Feoffment'

Survival Of Curious OLD Cere"''"'
Called "Feoffment."
Our remote ancestors did not sell
land as it is sold nowadays. the seller
merely giving to the buyer an ac-
knowledged deed Of the premises.
According to their customs, no laho
title could pass except by "transmuta-
don Of possession" and this they ac'
compllshed by a solemn ceremony,
called by an old term "feofment'
The seller and the buyer went on
the land together in the presence Oh
witnesses, usually most Of the village
folks. The seller took a tuft OF grass
or clod of earth and handed IL 10
the buyer, declaring with loud voice
bis intention to transfer to him tne
possession Of the land In question.
Centuries have elapsed since the
English race has sold land IN thls
way, and 1t has been supposed tnat
the practice had become extinct. a
few years ago, however, a New Eng
land lawyer, returned from boliVla,
gave the following account OF a lana
sale within 100 miles Of La Paz, the
Bolivian capital:
The American had climbed the An
DIES to a height Of 1,400 feet, accom-
panied by native Bolivian who had
agreed to sell some mining property.
The subprefect Of the province and a
notary went with them. The Indians
living on the route were called out
as the party passed along, until nnaliy
the complete company numbered about
300.
When the party reached Its destina-
ton the project called the assembly
to order, declared what was to be
done, and the notary wrote 1t down.
The seller then tore up dirt and
grass with his hands and handed 1t
to the buyer, who at once began to
run wildly about the land, turn somer-
assaults and cut up all manner OF
funny capers.
This, the notary told the party, was
to convince the native Indians that the
purchaser had actually taken legal
possession of the land, and he further
stated that the indians and tdeir de-
scendants would defend the newcom-
er's title against any and all intruders
until he or his heirs should see ut to
transfer the possession of the land
to still others in similar manner
Boston Post.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
Phil Mays DRAWINGS.

The late Phil May was popularity
supposed to be the lightning artist"
par excellence Of England. 1t Is quite
true that he could draw many wonder
full things straight off," But when
subject had been chosen for a Punch
illustration many drawings were made
from a model or models who first had
to be discovered. BY process Of Sc
lection each drawing Of the subject
bore fewer lines. When the drawing
was published most of those who look
ed at 1t thought that it had been done
with few rapid strokes Of the pen,
whereas 1t probably represented
weeks hard work.-London News.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
THREATENED THE DEITY.
An Impious Relic Of Arizona While
Under Spanish Rule.

An Impious Relic Of Arizona While
Under Spanish Rule.
Among primitive peoples gifts are
made to the gods in the hope of Sc
curing their favor. Quite logically,
also, when a god does not respond his
worshipers cut off their gifts to him
and sometimes even desecrate his i'm
age. But 1t is odd to find a survival
of this notion among Christians, how
ever simple minded they may be.
A very curious instance is contained
In a report filed in the Smithsonian
institution at Washington. 1t tells OF
what happened in Arizona while I'M
der Spanish rule and is amusingly
naive In its story Of how the people
of one department tried to threaten
the Deity and thereby make him give
them rain. The report says:
Considering that the Supreme Creator
has not behaved we'll In this province. as
In the whole of last year only one shower
Of rain fell; that In this summer, not
withstanding all the professions, prayers
and praises, it has not rained at H. and
consequently the crops Of Castanas, on
which depend the prosperity Of the whole
department, are entirely ruined. 1t is de-
creed
Article 1. If within the peremptory pc
Rod Of eight days from the date Of this
decree rain does not fall abundantly no
one will go to mass or say prayers.
Article II. II the drought continues
eight days more, the churches and chap
els shall be burned, and missals, rosaries
and other objects Of devotion will be de-
stroyed.
Article Ill. If, finally, in third period
Of eight days 1t shall not rain, all the
priests, friars, nuns and saints, male and
female, shall be beheaded. And for the
present permission is given for the COM
mission OF all sorts Of sin in order that
the Supreme Creator may understand with
whom he has to deal.
Scrap Book.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
A New Novel by DR.. Brady.

In the Woman's Home Compan-
ion for April is begun stirring
new novel by Cyrus Townsend Bra
dy, entitled "Hearts and the High
way" The various installments of
the story are to be illustrated by
F. G. YOhn. The Reverend DR..
Brady is a typically strenuous
American. In addition to writing
popular and successful novels and
lecturing he is militant minister
of the gospel. He has recently be-
come rector Of a large parish in
Kansas City, Missouri.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
OBITUARY..

Martha ]. Hidy was the daughter
of Ami Hansel, and was born on
the Thorn, in Pendleton county,
Jan. 5, 1S47. She was loved by
shool-mates and friends in early life
and womanhood.
She was married to Jacob H Hi
dy March 10, 1874, and at the
same time and under the same GER
emony, Henry c. Hidy and Sallie
Sitlington, wer married, Rev. c. s..
M. See performing the ceremony.
1t is coincident that both of these
ladies died in the same room at the
late Robert Sitlington's residence.
She died on the anniversary of
her marriage.
For many years Mrs. Hidy was a
terrible sufferer from bodily ills and
mental depression, the latter being,
at times, almost unbearable, and
made her often misunderstood by
her friends.
She united with the church ear
ly in life, and lived in full enjoy
ment of her religion, her troubles
and sufferings often beclouding her
Christian experience, but always
the spark kept burning, and for
monts before her death she enjoyed
a happy release from her mental
trouble to enjoy the peace of God.
She expressed herself clearly
she had no other desire than to
serve Lord and master and to en-
Joy his blessed peace. She was
constantly reading His word and
praying, and seemed to enjoy this
peace in all her sufferings.
We express our thanks to DR.. W.
R. Siron, who so attentively wait
ed upon her and fought off the ia
tai hours many years, and also to
the friends who so tenderly cared
for and prepared her for burial, and
to to the tender, loving sympathy
afforded to the bereaved parents.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

Clarence Virgil Hidy was born in
Crabbottom, this county, Nov. Is,
1888.
He was the son of Jacob H. and
Martha j. Hidy. He was of a
strong and robust constitution, and
was liked by his playmates and all
with whom he associated.
In the last four months he under
went several operations: one for APP
pendicitis and two for enlarged
glands of the neck. Last winter a
year grippe settled on his left lung
and consumption developed, which
rapidly PROGRESSED, causing his death
March 16, 1909.
For months before the end came
he was most patient sufferer. Last
fall he went to Oklahoma hoping to
arrest the progress of this dreaded
disease, and, for while, seemed to
grow stronger, butlater grew worse.
He made a profession of religion
last fall, and was a most faithful
servant of his Lord and Savior, dy-
ing willingly and peacefully. For
the past few months he wrote his
parents beautiful letters, express
ing his willingness and READINGS to
90 whenever God called. He adj
monished all with whom he came
in contact to give their hearts to
God. All that friends could do for
his comfort was done. Far away
among strangers, he was tenderly-
cared for, and, afterward, nicely
laid to rest, and to them we are
thankful. He yearned to sc his pa
rents in the last.
Chas. C. Alexander.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

Take Notice-By glancing at the little
slip on your paper you will have no
trouble in telling if your subscription is
in arrears. For illustration we take
John Smiths name, and cay he is paid
up to Feb. /, 1909, would be made to ap.
pear on slip thus. John Smith 1febO9.
If you will notice the little slip once
in a while you will save US the trouble
of sending out statements. Always no
tice after making remittance for the
change in the figures, and if it is not cor
rected after two weeks, kindly notify us.
Bear in mind when your subscription
is over a year in arrears it will be suspen-
ded until the back subscription is paid
Every subscriber is given year in
which to pay his subscription to weekly
papers under the new Ruling of the
Postoffice Department.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
"I'D RATHER DIE, DOCTOR,

than have my feet cut off, " said NJ
L. Brigham, of Princeville, ILL.,,
''but you'll die from gangrene
(Which had eaten away eight toes)
if you DON'T" said all doctors. In.
he used Bucklen's Arnica
Salve till wholly cured. It's cures
of Eczema, Feger Sores, Boils, Burns
and Piles astound the world. 25c
at X. H. T.imble's,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
Monterey Va. Friday, Apr. 2, 1909

Again has the town of Marlinton
been saved thousands of dollars by
an adequate water supply and
we'll organized body Of fire fighters.
The fire last night bears contrast
with the great fire of 1902, in which
thousands of dollars worth of prop
erty went up in smoke. Yet there
is no similarity in the result of the
two fires. Then there was no wa
ter supply or no organized and we'll
drilled fire department. The flames,
unchecked, leaped over fifty feet or
more of vacant space and consum-
ed everything in their path. The
fire last night had a far stronger
wind, and, while the distance be-
tween the building on fire and an
other building stored with highly
infamable materials was only IL
feet, the flames were confined to
the original building and were COM
pletely under control in less than
half an hour. 1t is safe to say that
the town has been saved nearly
quarter of million dollars since
the water works have been installed.
Yet the company is continually be-
ing damned by more than one of
our citizens who have anything at
heart except the interests of the
wn.-Marlinton Messenger.
The government of a town of the
class to which Monterey belongs
we will not include Marlinton, be-
cause it is much more pretentious-
is dilema with many horns. We
are too small for large things and
too large for small things, and it
takes some experiences and obser-
vations something like the aboye to
convince US that we can and must
afford to do the things which, at
first glance, appear extravagant
and beyond our reach.
As we have formerly observed,
Monterey is twenty years in adj
vance of many, and, perhaps, all
the towns of her class in Virginia,
in that she has installed modern
sewer and water system, and the
wisdom of the course onght to be
settled by the exercise of common
sense and sober reasoning rather
than waiting for an object lesson.
The latter will come in due time,
but, if the conclusion be reached by
the saner course suggested, the con-
sequent and unavoidable burdens
and privations will be met without
protest or complaint.
The habit of fault-fnding and
criticism is second-nature with us,
and the officers of small town are
often so handicapped by limited
means and lack of cooperation
that they become special targets,
even when they have done well.
The citizens of Monterey have shown
no disposition to censure or disap-
prove, and it is to be hoped that
their course, in the adoption of
these modern necessities, will be
one of helpfulness and approval
rather than opposition and adj
verse criticism.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
of Guard,

"How did 1t happen that your friends
got the best Of you" queried the in
quisitive person.
"They got busy while l was watch.
Ing my enemies" explained the man
who had got the short end Of it.-Chi
kann NpWs
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
Driven to Drink,

Artist-My next picture at the acad-
envy will be entitled Driven to
Drink" His Friend-Ah, some power
full portrayal Of bafiled passion, sup
pose? Artist-Oh, no; it's cab ap.
preaching watering trough.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
Her Idea.

Mrs. Muggins-I hear your husband
5s specializing in stocks. Is he bull
or a bear? Mrs. Buggins-Judging
from results I should think he was a
jackass, philadelphia Record.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

The next regular communication
of Highland Lodge, No. 10, A. F..
& A. NJ, will be held on Friday
evening, April 2.
J. Lunsford, W. NJ.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
Like a Mule,

"a man wifi bad disposition" said
Uncle Eben, sis heap like a mule.
You's always havin' yoh doubts about
whether his usefulness on some occa-
sions pays fob his troublesemeness on
Others Washington Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02
OF A LIFE TIME

The biggest opportunity to select clothing Shoes hats
and furnishings for Easter wear, and to lay in sup
ply for this summer at our Big Sale. We can save
you money Let nothing keep you away You can
buy new goods at SOC off the dollar as everything
must be sold.
See our circular read it through and then Come
You'll find every article real Bargain Sale will be-
gin
Tuesday, March 80, 1909, at 9 A. M.
Will only last short time so come and share in the
bargains. like chance may never come your way
again
Manufacturers Outlet Clothing Co.,
opposite Hotel Monterey-Crummett Bldg Monterey, Va.
Watch for the WHITE FRONT-BARGAINS SIGNAL
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

Entered at the Monterey postoffice as
second class matter
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

FOR SALE-A ton of good fer
tillzer at low price. Call early.
E. B. Whitelaw.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-04-02

M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH, CRABBoE-
TOM CIRCUIT.
LIST Sunday, Central Church, II
a. M, Union Chapel, 3 p. m.
End Sunday, New Church 1870
am; Central Church, 8 p. m.
3rd Sunday, Union Chapel, II a.
M; Central Church, 8 p. m.
4th Sunday, Central Church, II
am; New Church, 3 p. m.
THOMAS COOPER.