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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
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In n certain city, which shall be
namaiess, literary man had asked
mis- wife as she was starting down.
town to buy couple Of shirts for him.
She asked him what kind, and he an
swered, "Size 10"
Eyes, but
1.-TWO dollars"
"But want to know
ooh, the color? Well, I've plenty Of
white shirts. Get me something that
won't show SCOT. Now, don't bother
me any more, please. I'm at work"
She did not bother him any more.
She went away and In the afternoon
returned with her purchases.
"Here are your shirts, john" she
said. laying them down before him.
why, they are coal black, Lucinda"
he exclaimed.
eyes, that's the only kind that won't
show SCOT. They are just what you
told me to buy. Now, don't bother me
by talking about them. 1 have got to
20 and look after the children"
Being game" John took his medi-
cine without protest.-Youth's Com
panion.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
FROM BATH.

Aug. 24.-Dry weather, willing
crops, rain badly needed.
Threshing is over, with moder-
ate yield of wheat, not superiu-
Gus quantity, but fairly good quail
ity.
Miss Maggie Greaver is expected
home from Goshen in a few days.
Misses Nelia and Lucille Pritch-
ard of Dunmore, w. Va, were re-
cent guests of Miss Mamie McLaugh-
lin.
Miss Mamie Mclaughlin and
brothers, Vernon and Willie, are
attending the camp-meeting and
visiting relatives and friends in
Highland.
Rev. D. G. Brimlou and Miss
Mary Cash were guests at Mr. Nc
Laughlin's recently.
H. L. Wicline, who is we'll and
ldNOrdUly -hHOWu Ill tlilo NlClIiVy /,
was seen here last week.
Hon. G. A. Revercomb spent
several days here last week.
Dan Payne of Carloover, is spend
ing some time at the home of his
former school teacher, Mrs. H. A.
Revercomb.
T. H. Helmantoller has returned,
much improved. from the Hinton
hospital, where he was operated on
for Varicose Veins. w. 7. Kelley
has also returned from the same
place, and is, we hope, also much
improved. Mrs. T. H. Helmantol-
Ter is also quite i'll with appended
tbs.
Misses Mabel and Maude Clark
son are visiting here.
George Wright and wife expect to
visit the formers home in. High
land this week.
Mrs. G. H. Grose, for several
years an esteemed nei ghbor here,
has been in our midst for several
days past. Gala,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
POCAHONTAS ITEMS.
(MeSSenger.)

Mrs. w. H. Hiner underwent
another operation recently at the
Maryland General Hospital, Balti-
more, and is reported to be recov-
ering rapidly.
Mr.. Adam Lightner, of Valley
Center, Va, was here yesterday for
a load of hardware for c. c. Burns,
who is building & new residence at
Valley Center.
Clarence Pullin and w. N. Snede1
gar are spending two weeks va
cation in Bath county, Va. The
time will be divided between Bolar
Springs and Mill Gap, the home OF
Mr.. Pullin.
O. R. Slaven and family who
have been visiting relatives in this
county for several weeks past, lett
Monday for their home at Hutchln-
son, Kan. They were accompan-
led to Ronceverte by John and Miss
Mary McClintic.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
Field Day at fl&Dowel',

The music by the Dayton Band
on Thursday evening" reminded us
of the fact that we were to have a
grand celebration next day-Aug.
20. The boys came out with the
intention of pleasing the people
and enjoying themselves at the
same time, and we feel that they
were successful.
The first on the program was the
trap-shooting, which was billed for
$50 O'Clock. There were % con-
testants, each having 25 pigeons.
The successful ones were, 1st, R. G.
Burns, 20 pigeons, prize gold med
al; End, Sidney Ervine, l9pigeons,
prize gun case; 3rd, L. H. Neil, Is
pigeons, prize two boxes of cartrld-
ges.
Second on the program was the
base ball game-McDowell VS.. Day
ton. Batteries: Mcdowell, Bry-
ant and Eagle, Dayton, Thompson
and Keiter. The game was very
interesting for Mcdowell, the score
being Is to l, in favor of Mcdowell.
Third on the program was the
Tournament at 2:30 o'clock. There
were Is knights contesting. The
following tied for 1st prize, having
taken seven rings: Randolph Eagle,
l.. H. Neil and Charles Hanna. 1t
was won by L. H. Neil. of Mellow
ell, the prize being Wilburne sad
die. For End, Sidney IRVINE, l.:
A. Caricoff and Andrew Sheppe
tied, taking six rings. The prize, a
set of buggy harness, was won by
Sidney IRVINE. For 3rd, Ray Hi
ner, Ben Ralston and Charlie Hick-
lin tied, taking five rings. The
prize, pair of English leggins, was
won by Ray Hiner. For 4th, Tom
Hicklin, Frank Ralston, Bob Dix
on and Jesse Hook tied, taking
four rings. The prize, a riding
briddle, was won by Frank Ralston.
S. C. IRVINE received the prize for
graceful riding.
The Coronation took place at the
hotel at $50 that evening. The
address was made by G.. W. Loen-
berg, of New York, and while the
band played Dixie, the knights led
forth the queen and maids of hon
or and they received their crowns
amid much applause from large
and appreciatlve audience. The
Queen of Love and Beauty was
Miss Mary Harouff. The Maids of
Honor were LIST, Miss Dyle Reyer-
comb, End, Miss Bessie Peterson.
Upon whole We feel that it was
a great day for Mcdowell, and ev-
cry one seemed to have a good
time.
We feel that the Dayton Band
helped to make the day success.
We are sorry the Hornets were so
unfortunate in the ball game, but
hope to see them play again when
they have their team in better
shape. y
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
A NEW WAY To CAN TOMATOES.

-.- Last summer | tried a new meth
cd of canning tomatoes, and it
proved so satisfactory that ! want
to pass it on. Scald and peel the
tomatoes as usual. Have the cans
-sterilized, place the raw tomatoes
In them whole, pour in boiling wa
ter to fill the cans, running knife
around in the cans, so that all the
crevices are filled, then put on the
cover. Place the cans in a boiler
or large vessel, pour in boiling wat
er till it reaches the neck of the
can, put the lid on the boiler, wrap
it With blanket or rag, and leave
until the water is cold, which will
be next morning. The cans are
then ready to put away. | didnot
lose a can out of forty quarts.
When the cans were opened, the
tomatoes were whole, and firm
enough to slice easily. Woman's
Home Companion for September.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
CHIiDHfN'S DAY IN CRAGSOTTOM.

Recently, the GENITAL Methodist
church of Crabbottom, held its an.
nual Children shay service. The
day was beautiful, and q large con-
gregation was in attendance. The
exercises were under the supervi-
sion Of the Executive Committee OF
the Sunday School, composed OF
the officers and teachers.
Hiram Simmons, the faithful Su-
perintendent, conducted the SER
vice. An excellent program, en-
titled, Palms and Praises, was well
rendered by the school.
Mrs. Uriah Hevenar, the efficient
Superintendent Of the Primary De
partment, with her assistants, had
charge of the children's recitations
Miss Pattie Mauzy, Superlntend-
ent of the Cradle-Roll Department,
made graceful little speech in pre-
senting the Roll, and called the
names of fifteen dear little babies
The Cradle-Roll song of welcome
was sung by the children.
Five young ladies recitcd dia-
logue entitled, "The Decision of
the Flowers" Misses Erma Rex
rode representing the Queen; Edna
Calhoun. the Rose; Reta ReXrode,
the Lily; Edna Folks, the Violet;
Sudie Simmons, the Carnation, and
Maud Potter, Self Surrender. The
sentiment of the dialogue was beau
tiful, showing that the flowers
must perform their mission and all
to be surrendered to Christ.
"The Rose of Sharon" solo,
was admirably rendered by Miss
Virgie Colaw.
One of the hopular numbers was
"The Palestine Map Song" Miss
Mollie Mauzy drew and excellent
map, and, while the children sang
pointed out the noted places in the
'Land of the King" intersperseo
with the songs and recitations o.
the children, were several beautiful
selections rendered by the choir.
Mrs. E. P. Jones was at home a
the organ, and much credit is due
her for the success of the service
She was faithful and untirlng IL
her labors.
Among the many woodland beau
ties of Highland County's grea'
wealth, the stately rhododendron
mountain laurel and the fern, to
gether with the bright, happy face;
of the children, made picture O.
rare beauty.
AS usual, the last Children's Day
is always the best, so, on every
hand was said, This is the best
Children's Day we ever had p"
Mrs. Thomas Cooper.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS

Washington Herald: We do not
believe Mr.. Roosevelt will ever
shoot the Outlook office cat, how
ever.
Omaha Bee: The best part of the
Seattle Exposition is the view from
the car windows while passing
through Nebraska.
Buffalo Times: Those who saw
Mr.. Taft fall while playing game
of golf, are only speaking in whis-
pers as to the amount of ground he
can cover.
Atlanta Constitution. AS if he
didn't have enough trouble already
they are going to make the eleven
year-old Shah of Persin embark on
matrimony.
New York Evening Telegram:
When General Wood is through
umpiring the war game, wonder If
he could be induced to referee the
Jeffries-Johnson affair?
Houston Post: They are now
saying that Mr.. Taft has uttered
/ $50, 900 words during the past
fourteen months. But what an
insignificant a word mill he is COM
pared with Senator LaFollette.
Baltimore News: The District
Commissioners have decided that
there shall be no preaching on the
streets of Washington. That's
right; concentrate all the religion
in the capitol, where it is needed
most
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
A Just Rebuke.

81 am" be said, "deformed. Pads
hide it. Still, deformed am, and
want to know why writers always
make deformed persons villains? Take
Ouasimodo in Victor Hugos 'Notre
Dame Why, Quasimodo was little
better than wild gorilla, swinging
from the great bell and hurting the
priest down from the high tower.
Take the housemaid's clubfoot father
in Ibsen's Ghosts There was nasty
old man for you-a nasty, perverse,
evil minded old rooster. eh? Take DICK
Crookback in the immortal Williams
play. Take Nosey the Dwarf in
Hauff's classic fairy tale. Take the
villains in all fairy tales, for that mat
ter. They are a one eyed, lame, hunch-
backed, clubfooted lot
at makes us deformed folks red hot,
this literary imputation Of yillainy 1t
causes people to think we really are
villains. Where's the child, after q
course Of fairy tales. that can be per-
suaded a hunchback's soul doesn't
match his bodyY - Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
TAKE NOTICE.

All persons are recommended to
take Foley's Kidney Remedy for
backache. rheumatism, and kidney
and bladder trouble. 1t will quick
ly correct urinary irregularities,
which, if neglected may develop in
to a serious illness. 1t will restore
health and strength. Do not neg
fect signs of kidney and bladder
trotNble and risk Bnght's disease or
diabetes. Sold by Swadley Bros,
Vanderdool, and by the druggist OF
Montere& ,~"----v.-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
JUDGE MANN'S STRIKING PROPOSAL

Judge Mann's speech at Black
stone on behalf of good roads is
the most significant utterance since
the primary. Indeed, few speeches
delivered during the canvass de-
monstrated so deep an interest in
the States welfare. As the noml-
nee of the party and as the next
Governor of Virginia, Judge Mann
will be in a position to influence
road legislation very materially.
1t is pleasing, therefore, to observe
that he has spoken out and has adj
vocated a striking policy OF high
way building.
In a word, the Judge proposes
that the State should purchase the
quarries or furnish crushed stone
for convict bodybuilding He would
also devote the tax on railroads to
the support of the good roads move
ment, in order that the State may
bear the interest on the county
road bonds. The counties, he be-
lieves, would then be able to main
tain the roads and to provide a
sinking fund for their bonds, with
out too great drain on their re-
sources.
The first of these proposals will
meet with no opposition. Proper
ly guarded and humanely treated,
the convicts could not be better
employed than in road construc-
ton. In the same manner, State
ownership of granite quarries, if it
will be real saving, should meet
with favor.
Judge Mann's proposal to devote
the railroad tax to payment OF In
terest on county road bonds will
raise but one question: can the
State afford this expense? If every
county in the State issued 1000
of road bonds, the total would
amount to S10,000,000, on which
the annual interest payable by the
State would be 100000. In adj
dition, the State would have to
keep up the Highway Commission
and the road forces, costing almost
another 100000. AS the State is
now spending annually $4,000
on good roads, the additional ex-
nend;ture will really be only $780,
900. We believe that a conserva-
tive Legislature could draw on the
railroad tax of $4,000 for this
purpose without creating deficit
in the Treasury.
The other features of the plan
are admirable, and we take pleas
ure in commencing this evidence
of Judge Mann's activity in the
cause of good roads. 1t pressages
much for the future of Virginia
highways under the new admins
tration Richmond Times-Dispatch
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27

The best remedy We know of in
all cases of Kidney and Bladder
trouble, and the one we always can
recommend, is DeWitts Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are antiseptic
and at once assist the kidneys to
perform their important work. But
when you ask for these pills be pos
tive that you get DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. There are imi-
tations placed upon sale to deceive
you, Get DeWitt's. Insist upon
them, and if your dealer cannot
supply you-refuse anything else in
place of them. Sold by K. H.
Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
NOTICE.

The school board of Stonewall
district hereby notifies all persons
wishing to teach in said district to
be present at the meeting of the
board, August %, 1909, to contract
for schools.
Sealed bids will be received at
the same time for seasoned wood
furnished on the grounds, cut the
proper length for stoves, for
schools in said district.
By order of the board.
S. C. EAGLE, Clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
Willie Objects.

Among the representatives in con-
gress is one whose lack Of personal
comeliness is the basis Of personal
banter from his facetiously inclined
colleagues.
"Why, WILLIE" said one Of them to
the four-yeGr-old son Of the congress-
man, show much you resemble your
father!'
"Yes, SIR" responded Willie, with an
air of resignation. Everybody says
that, but / don't think ! deserve it,
Lippincott's Magazine.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
Scared WITH A Hot IRON,

or scalded by overturned kettle
cut with a knife-bruised by slam
ed door-injured by gun Or in any
other way-the thing needed at
once is Bucklen's Arnica Salve to
subdue inflammation and kill the
pain. It's earth's supreme healer,
infallible for Boils, Ulcers, Fever
Sores Eczema and Piles. 25c. at
K. H. Trimble's.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
Virginia Military Institute
LEXINGTON. Va.

list year. State Military. Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough course of
general and applied Chemistry and in
Electrical and Civil Engineering. Degree
of graduate in academic course, and de-
grees of Bachelor of Science in Techni-
cal counes. All expenses, including
clothing and incidentals provided at rate
of 1866 per annum. as AZ average for the
four years, exclusive of outfit. For in
formation address. E. W. NICHOLS.
Cts Supt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27

The Republican convention for
the district composed of the coun-
ties of Bath. Highland and Rock
bridge and the city of Buena Vista,
met at Rockbridge Alum Springs on
the 18th instant and nominated Mr..
L. C Alphin, of Hot Springs, as
their candidate for The Legislature.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
fhe Annual PoGtsp

DO you know the difference be-
tween an optimist and pessimist?"
Yes. indeed" answered young Mrs.
Torkins. "All | have to do to see the
difference is to observe Charley at the
beginning and at the end Of baseball
season."-Washington Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
The Unhonored prsphet.

A visitor to Carlyle's birthplace back
M the seventies said to native:
Smart man. that Thomas CARLYLE
The native grunted.
him smaFti Why. ! went to skule
VT him."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27

No matter how long you have
suffered, Foley's Kidney Remedy
will help you. Mrs. S. L. Bowen,
of Wayne, W. Va, writes: "Iwas
a sufferer from kidney disease, so
that at times could not get out OF
bed. and when l did l could not
stand straight. / took Fdey'sA
Kidney Remedy. One dollar bot
.la and.nart of the second cured me
49, 1t will cure you. Sold
- Bros, Vandrpool, and
ggist at Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
Davis and Elkins College,
Elkins, w. Va,

opens Wednesday, September
18th. Three departments. The
Sub-Freshman, preparing for
college in the shortest possible
time; the Commercial, offering
good business training with
particular attention to stenog-
raphy, typewriting, and book
keeping; the College, offering
courses that lead to degrees in
Arts and Science. Non-co edu-
cational. Tuition $4,000 per-
annum. Board So 90 per week.
For further information apply
to the Registrar.
SPLITS.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
pleasant, safe, sure, easy little liver
pills. A salve you may always de-
pend upon in any case where you
need salve, is De Wits Carbolized
Witch Hazel Salve-especially good
for Piles. Sold by K. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27

The soul is the perceiver and reveal
er Of truth. -Emerson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27

WANTED A cub male bear and
a female wild cat. A reasonable
price will be paid. Owner please
make known at the Recorder office.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27
Preaching Appointments
NJ. E, CHURCH, SOUTH, MONTEREY
CIRCUIT.

M. E, CHURCH, SOUTH, MONTEREY
CIRCUIT.
1st Sunday, Hightown, II A. NJ. D.;
Trinity, 3 Pm.
I'd Sunday, Monterey, II A. NJ;
Seybert 3 P. NJ.
3rd Sunday, Trinity, at II A. NJ;
Hightown, BPM.
4th Sunday, Seybert, II A. NJ;
Monterey, s PM.
G.. L. POTTER.
HIGHLAND NJ. E. 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 Bottoms p. m.
4th Sunday, Green Hill, IL a.
M, Fairview, 3 p. m.
J. L. DoTsoN, P. c.
M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH, CRABBoT-
TOM CIRCUIT.
1st Sunday, Central Church, II
a. M, Union Chapel, 3 p. m.
End Sunday, New Church 1890
am; Central Church, s p. m.
3rd Sunday, Union Chapel, / a.
M; Central Church, s p. m.
4th Sunday, Central Church, IL
a. m. New Church, 3 p. m.
THOMAS COOPER.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-27

For SALH.-A handsome new
buggy, never used, will be sold rea-
sonable, Call at this office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-10-21
REALLY NO PUZZLE AT ALL.
Erudite Editor Arises to Explain Why
Women Descend From Street
Cars the Wrong Way.

ut makes us tired" wrote the editor
of the Hickory Ridge Missourian,
when we see some city newspaper
wondering why it is that woman al
ways gets off street car the wrong
way. There amt no mystery about it
at all. Our wife explained it to us
years ago, and she never rode on a
street car but once in her life, when
she was visiting relations in Kansas
City A woman gets off street car
backward because she naturally grabs
her skirts with her left hand That's
constitutional with a woman. Then
she has TO grab something with her
right hand to hold on to, and that's
the railing at the rear end of the car,
40 when she steps off she has to face
the wrong way You can't break
women of that habit unless you make
them get off on the left side of the
street car, and If you did that it's just
IS likely as not they'd be contrary
enough to grab their skirts with their
right hands. But there amt nothing
strange about the way they get OK
now Blamed If we don't think some
times that some Of the stuqidest men
In the world is working on the big
,ity papers. Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-10-21
WAS SOMETHING OF A JOLT.
Addressed by Child as "Grsndpa,"
Man Forced to Admit He
Is Getting Old.

81 hate to think it," said the man
with frost in his hair, but really l
must be growing old
Three times within as many weeks
young men have got up in street cars
70 give me their seat. showing there
by, as they fancied. due respect for
age | wish they wouldn't, for
don't feel old. and | have to think I
look old and | don't believe do. I
think those three young men were
too polite, well meaning and all that.
but not good judges of age, misled
by the gray in my thatch: and so
don't consider that their mistaking
me for an old looking man really
proves me so or should in any way
disturb me; but | did get Judgment
on myself this morning, a natural. In
stinctive and absolutely unbiased
judgment that did give me quite lit
tie jolt
"A little child that was looking at.
a small child just old enough to be
beginning TO talk, looked at me and
smiled and said 'Grandpa,' and that
was hard to get away from.
II guess now I'll have TO dye my
hair"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-10-21
IN DEFENCE OF THE PlLLORY
English Writer Shows Some Good
Points About This old-Time
Form Of Punishment.

Perhaps one of the few really demo
cratic institutions ever created was
the pillory do not say that it was
a humane institution, though 1t was
certainly more humane than our sys-
tenn OF silent Imprisonment. But be-
being democratic. You may have hui
name and inhumane democracies, just
as YOU may have humane and inhu-
name despots.
The point is that the pillory was a
real appeal to the people. IL II was
cruel, II was because the people were
cruel, or perhaps Justly indignant.
The people threw dead cats (the less
humanitarian. ! believe threw live
cats), but they could throw bouquets
Sometimes they did. The argument
about the old public punishments cuts
both ways. The publicity was an ad-
ditional risk for the government as
well as an additional risk for the pris-
oner. and this is specially true Of the
executions for treason. II was no
small thing that half a million men
might possibly treat as a martyr a
man whom the king was treating as q
murderer; that the prince had to con-
cede to every obscure ruffian exactly
what that rufiian probably wanted
most-fame-G X. Chesterton, In
London News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-10-21
PEARY'S EVIDENCE
! AGAINST DR.. COOK

the map their route, members of or
party writing upon the chart where,
according to the boys statement, they
had killed deer bear. some of their
dogs, seal, walrus and musk-oXen.
The second boy was then called in
and the two went over the chart to-
gether the second boy suggesting
some changes as noted hereafter.
Finally. Panikpah, the father, was
again called in to verify details of the
portions OF the route with which he
was personally familiar.
The bulk of the boys testimony was
not taken by Commander Peary, nor
in his presence, a fact that obviates
any possible claim that they were
awed by him.
Certain questions on independent
lines from the direct narrative Of the