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Blue-grass blade., 1909-05-30

ing for his DEATH He had his coffin made to order It
was plain board coin lined with orange SATIN and
American flag covered the lid inside. He had lis
umen erected some years ago 1t is a large granite
and he had it literally covered with quotations from
Tom Paine and lngersoll | have seen the monument
different occasions and consider it disgrace a civil
ized country He wrote the following notice before his
DEATH which printed red, white and blue cards.
and distributed over town after his death:
''No Flowers
''Death is natural event, neither to be dreaded or
mourned. | do not regard death disaster to the
individual, but esteem ii much of a natural
birth.
''Much reflection has caused 20 discountenance
and to dsapprove Of the ordinary funeral service and
regard them paraking of the custom Of harbarors
people, whose minds have not been enlightened by reason
comprehensive views of the order of nature. Feeling
this way do not want my death to be the occasion of
vain or egostical display Of mourning embens.
''W. II. MORROW"
Before he died he ordered that crepe should be
hung at the door, but that American flag should be
displayed, which done He had engaged Dr. j. b.
Wilson, of Cincinnati, Il noted atheist to deliver the
address. He had also engaged a band which should
parade the streets for time before the funeral
playing Yankee Doodle My Country, 'Ts of Thee. and
Marching Through Georgia then go before the hearse
playing Marching Through Georgia.
When they to the Amory, thousands of people
mad collected, and after they had taken the corpse
they made mad rush for the door, 1t was with diff
Guilty that men kept them back enough 10 prevent
loss of life The only music before the address Yam
kee Doodle by the band.
Dr. Wilson started in by condemning Christianity
belonging to weak minded fools and gnoramlses. lie
rdiculed the idea of Christian God and an omnipoen
being. He condemned the preachers trust, thou
sand times than the Standard Oil Trust.
which holding the people of the world in bondage
and servtude, and incucatng into them doctrine
which they knew to be false He said that all preachers
know there is not God and that they selling gold
bricks and getting the peoples money; then they could
not deliver the goods.
He scofed at a religion that would teach hell and
punishment inflicted by angry God, religion that
taught he said that every 90 of every 100 lost
Furthermore, he says that salvation is of the
greatest money making schemes introduced in this
country. He declared that Professionalism had gone into
the advertising business and that il impossible to
imagine heaven beyond the grave more beautiful than
this earth.
He charged Abraham Lincoln as being Atheist and
writing book in which he declared that there
life beyond the grave that death ended all, and that
would have much after death he had before
L;.tl, Io.lo that nc h,,l h,., Ia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
P0CAK0aTAS NEWS.
(MEssENGER)

Miss Lucy Wilson, of Monterey
is spending q few days here with
her sister, Miss Sallie, after visiting
her sister, Mrs Lanty McNeel, at
Millpoint.
Mrs. j. H. Patteson, who went
to Ashville, N. c.. with Mr.. and
Mrs. John D. Pullin, returned home
last week. She reports the health
of Mr. Pullib very much improved.
Mr.. R. B. Slaven, who had been
in the timing and plumbing bust
ness here for the past ten years,
left last Tuesday evening for Mon
treat, N. c., where he purchased
property some time since. He Is
thinking of going to that state to
locate in business.
Mr.. James H. Patterson returned
this week from a trip to North Car
DINA. He recently purchased
property in Hendersonville, that
state, twenty miles north of Ash
vile, and will move there soon.
The town in which he has purchas-
ed property is located in the tim
Der section of the state, which is
being rapidly developed. He was
offered an advance of 5000 on his
newly purchased property before
he left town.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
Attention

Read and consider for minute
and see if you are not disobliging
yourself of life time comfort
when you. fail to secure for yourself
a set of the Armlock Folding Bed
Spring which contain 63 first-class
springs to the set, made of the best
spring steel wire, galvanized with
copper Springs are warranted not
to break or swag down in the
middle, which is the great trouble
Of hundreds of woven wire springs.
The Arm-Lock Folding Bed Spring
has now proved to be the best sat
isfaction for the past sixteen years,
and where they are in use they
need no advertising but speak for
themselves. Now don't keep put
ting this off but simply drop me a
card when you want your springs
and | will deliver them to your
house, fit on your bed and guaran-
tee a good frst-class spring.
One set for $3.50
Two sets for 1913
Three sets for $1,000, and will
deliver same any where in Highland
or Pocahontas county.
Can fit any size or any kind OF
bed. Less than a full size bed is
less in price according to size.
| wish to thank my patrons and
the public generally for former bus
mess and kindly solicit your future
orders. Address all orders to
John P. Hise.
Hightown, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
CASHIER RESIGNS.

Mr.. c. M. Lunsford, q OF
the Citizens Bank of hisnland
since it's organization, has resigned
his position, the same to take effect
March l. Mr.. C. C. Hansel has
been chosen as his successor, and is
now on duty. Mr.. Hansel is one
of the county's best business men,
and the mantle could not have fall
en- upon one more worthy or hon
orable.
Mr.. Lunsford, who retires, has
accepted a position with we'll
known steel company, and will, we
are pleased to announce, remain at
Monterey indefinitely.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

Mr.. W. 7, Gwin, of Trimble,
spent Wednesday night in town.
Best prices paid for all kinds of
furs, by R. NJ. Trimble.
The carpenter work on Mr.. E. B.
Whitelaw's cottage on Masonic Hill
is under way.
Mr.. G.. S Peterson, of Mcdowell
returned Thursday from Pocahon-
tas, where he had gone topurchase
stock.
Ben Pnffenbarger has moved into
the John Simmons house on Trim
bic Hill.
The horse-market at Harrison
burg last Monday is said have been
exceptionally good.
R. NJ. Trimble will pay highest
market price for Maple Sugar and
Syrup.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hiner, OF
Marlinton, haye, this week, been
visiting their old home and friends
at Monterey.
Major John T. Bird, Presbyterl-
an elder of Williamsville, gave the
Montery congregation talk at the
Methodist church Sunday night,
New stock of Columbia phone
Batteries. Special price on large
lots. Monterey Water, Lit. d
Plumbing Co.
The alternate thawing and freez.
ing makes good sugar weather, anc
those who have tapped their trees
report fine results for this early IN
the season.
Mrs. Paul Slaven, assistant prln-
opal of the Monterey High School,
gave the pupils valentine box par
tvat her room in the school building,
S,+,rdoy ayanino 7.30 to $50
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
MSS WAGNER WORSE.

In a private letter to friends at
Monterey, DR.. Wagner, former pas
tor of the Monterey Methodist cir
cult, says that his daughter, Miss
Ellasue, is much worse, and will, In
a short time, undergo an operation
at their present home city, Appa-
lachicola. 1t will be remembered
that Miss Wagner was stricken with
appendicitis while missionary In
Korea, and that her health, subse-
quently, has been such as to inca
pacitate her for service.
While Miss Wagner is herself a
stranger to our people, she and her
fathers family will have the sym
pathy of all his friends and parish
toner's in Highland.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
ROUND ROBIN"

The Primary teachers in the
counties of the third circuit are
forming Ground Robins, " the
obiectof which is to promote the
interest in Primary work.
Each teacher is requested to be-
come a member of the Ground
Robin" of Highland county.
Please write at once stating what
school literature you have, also
time your school closes.
Margaret Jones,
Director for Highland Coz
Mcdowell, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
aeAffi Or Ns. J. X. CAMPBELL.

After an illness datlng lroli
stroke of paralysis received IL
years ago. or more, Mr.. J. X. Camp
bell of this place, died at his home
on Water street east OF the ra'lroad
on Tuesday afternoon about s
O'Clock.
He was 67 years of age, and be-
fore he was stricken with paralysis
was one of the most prominent law
,yers of the Covington bar, a mem
'ber of the Presbyterian church, a
Mason and esteemed by a wide CIR
Gle of friends and acquaintance
He was a vigorous, active man up
to the time he was paralyzed, but
since that time he was practically
unable to attend to business and
was in a very feeble condition. tie
was a native of Highland county,
but came here with his family from
the University of Virginia where he
held the position of proctor some
25 or 80 years ago.
He is survived by one daug liter,
Miss Bruce Campbell, three sisters
and three brothers. The sisters
are Mrs. A. E. Ruckman, of Okla
homa; Mrs. Louise Shumate, Of
near Lewisburg, w. Va; Miss Clara
Campbell, of Highland county. The
brothers are Messrs. David Camp
bell. of Mcpherson, Kansas; F. l..
Campbell, of Warm Springs; W..
Price Campbell, of Highland coun-
All of the sisters and brothers
were with him before he died ex-
cept Miss Campbell of Highland
county.
The funeral service was conduct
ed in the Presbyterian church yes
terday morning at 10 o'clock by
Rev. C. E. Lynch, after which IN n,
torment took place in Cedarhi!l
cemetery, the Masonic order ofhcl-
ating.-Covington Sentinel.
In this, Mr.. j. X. Campbell's ma
tive county, he had many friends
and the announcement of his death,
while not unexpected, receiyedhere
latter part of last week, occasioned
much sadness. During his resi-
fdence in Highland, he served the
people in many and iedrelations,
and is remembered as citizen, teach
er, Superintendent of Schools and
keditor of the Recorder. He was a
/, man of quick perception and bright
intellect, and forceful writer.
1t was the writer's privilege,
althoug a mere youth, to be assocl-
ated with him in business for sever
eral years, and his manly bearing,
his cordial and friendly considera-
ton and honorable business meth
DDS made a lasting impression. de
was always kindly disposed and
agreeable, giving valued help and
encouragement, both by his ex-
ample of uprightness and words Of
counsel and praise, where praise
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

sChas. M. Lunsford, Esq. was, by
the Governor, on Feb. 13, appoint
ed Notary Public for Highland
county, and qualified before the
Circuit Clerk as such, this week.
Mr.. Wood writes us from Florida,
telling of delightful outing, and
of his decision to cross over to Gu
ba while so near. This will pro-
long his absence something like TWO
weeks.
Farmers coming in from the coun-
try report the roads in desperate
condition in many places. This is
the season of the year when the
road contractor gets RESPITE, from
censure, the DfarrIc Delng shared
among Jack Frost, Jupiter Piuvius'
Old Sol, etc., etc.
Did you notice that highland
had no representative at the big,
"Good Roads Convention" last
week? In spite Of our lack OF IN
terest, two vice presidents were Sc
lected from cur county: l.. II.
Stephenson, of Monterey, and D.
A. Stephenson, of Meadow Dale.
All persons knowing themselves
indebted to the firm of E. B. White
law & Co. will please call and settle
at once as we wish to close up our
business.
We also wish to thank our pa
irons for their liberal patronage OF
the past. Respectfully,
E. B. Whitelaw q Co.
Mr.. J. w. Gardner, of Lexing-
ton, ILL.,, sends us 81 90 for renewal
subscription, and gives us some
news items from his section. He
says they have had mild winter,
but reports muddy roads. He has
been absent from Highland for %
wears, and notes with sadness the
taking away of so many OF his old
friends and acquaintance.
Hon. S. w. Sterrett, who went
to Hagerstown, Md, several weeks
ago to consult specialist, is i'm
proving in health, and will behome
about March LIST. Mr.. Sterrett's
friends and constituents in High
land and throughout the district
will be gratifed to learn of the i'm
provement in his health. Mrs.
Sterrett accompanied him on his
trip to Maryland.
Last week there was a dim,
"milky-way" on the local page,
and YOU doubtless noticed some
things that you couldn't notice at
ALL The work was in charge of in
experienced hands, and was due
to the temperature or consistency
of the ink, or to some disorder OF
the linking device. We regret the
matter, but hope to prevent It's
recurrence.
Lester Robinson, the young man
of Allegheny mountain who has
had his leg broken twice in the
past few months, was last week
taken to the University Hospital
Charlottesville, The second frac
ture had failed to knit satisfactor
lily, and it may be necessary t.
draw the broken bones together ant
unite them with stitches. The pa
tient was accompanied by his faith
er and DR.. X. H. Trimble who re
turned Saturday evening.
There is not any better Salv'
than DeWitt's Carbolized Witcl
Hazel Salve. We hereby warn tn
public that we are not responsible
for any injurious effects caused
from worthless or poisonous imlta
tions of our DeWitt's Carbchzet
Witch Hazel Salve, the original. |
is good for anything when a salv
is needed, but it is especially goo'
for piles. Be sure you get DeWltt's
Sold by X. H. Tnmble'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

WANTED-All kinds of Pro-
duce, for which I will pay the High
est possible price. Having large
orders for Butter and Eggs, | will
make it especially interesting to
you if you will come to see me.
Read our advertisement this week,
and remember that we are doing
Exactly what we say.
@, w, Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

This is just the time Of year when
you are most likely to have kidney
or bladder trouble, with rheuma--
tism and rheumatic pains caused
by weak kidneys. Delays are dan
gerous. Get DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills, and be sure you get
what you ask for. They are the
best pills made for backache, weak
back, urinary disorders, infamma-
ton of the bladder, etc. They are
antiseptic and act promptly. we
sell and recommend them. X. ii.
Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
SOLDIER BALKs DEATH PLOT.

1t seemed to j. A. Stone, a civil
war veteran, of Kemp, Tex, that
plot existed between a desperate
lung trouble and the grave to cause
his death. ~ contracted a stub
born cold" he writes, that de-
veloped a cough that stuck to me,
in spite of all remedies, tor years.
NY weight ran down to 1870 pounds.
Then | began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery, which restored my
health completely. I now weigh
17S pounds For severe Colds
obstinate Coughs, Hemorrhages
Asthma, and to prevent Pneumon-
ia it's unrivaled. SOC. and 81 90
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
X. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
RECORDER HONOR LIST
New And Renewal Subscriptions
Since Our Last Issue

NEw-Mrs. H. M. Hiner, High
town; S. E. Arbogast, Monterey,
R. F. D. No. l; Frank c. Winner,
Washington, d. c.
RENEwALs-C. Winner, IL. IL.
Seybert, Monterey, R. F, D. No. |;
Mrs. A. T. Stephenson, Pinckney;
w. V. Watson, Falling Springs, W.
Va; G. w. Jones, Falls Mill, ".
Va; Jno. w. Gardner, Lexington,
ILL.,; w. Boone Slaven, Fairlie,
Texas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
REyoLTs AT CoLD STEEL.

"Your only hope" said three
doctors to Mrs. M. E. Fisher, De-
troit, Mich, suffering from severe
rectal trouble, liesin an operation, -
"then I used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills" she writes, "till wholly
cured" They prevent Append
citis, cure Constipation, Headache,
25c. at K. H. Trimble's.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
SCOTS
Emulsion

the oil is emulsifed and made
easy to take-easy to digest
and easy to be absorbed in to
the body-and is the most
natural and useful fatty food to
feed and nOurish the wasted
body that is known in medicine
today.
Nothing can be found to take
its place. fyou are rundown
you should take it.
Send this advertisement, together with name
ofpaper in which II appears, your address and
four cents to cover postage, and we will send
YOU a Complete Handy Atlas of the World"
SCOTT 6 BOVINE, 400 Pearl ST., New York
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds,
that may develop into pneumonia
over night, are quickly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, and it
soothes inAamed membranes, heals
the lungs, and expels the cold from
the system. Sold by Swadley
Bros, Vanderpool, and by all drug
gists of Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

His estimable wife, who proceed
ed him to the grave several years,
was anative Montereyan, Miss Geor-
gle Ball. His management of the
Recorder dated back three or four
years prior to his appointment as
proctor of the University of Virgin
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
Ho. 1913 ~o,,ovrIoh nc

pHp0RT OF THE CONDITION OF
TUE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
HiGuLAND, at Monterey VI me o ne
Of Virginia, at the close oil BUSINESS req
D. i0O'' RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts llo'o 'oo 90 90
n Uon secured; and unsecd 4o2 "a
II ! BONDS 10 secure clrcuia''oh S',SUo c oo
Premiums on U. s. Donus oi' o.
Ranking house. furniture anu oso M
fixtures -.
Due from ns acentsS 1880 90
Due from s.a'e Damn 992 rs
e ean onnroved reserve agts 1887 "a
Due rom pppther cash items 300 Is
Mates If other National Banks 30 %
Fractional paper currency 90 90
nickels and cents oS 10
Lawful Money Reserve in
Bank, viz: ooo or
Specie i' sSs 80 30 IL ooA Or
Redemption fund with US. ,o,o ~
Treasurer Is per cent cirn l.249 w
Due fir. u. 5. 1reasr. olher
than 5 pr CT redemption fund
Total 1886 81
liabilities
Capital stock paid in |9'0 oOO O w
Surplus fund ''ooo w
oh' and tar r maid 2,7OO Al
Not Rank notes outstanding 24,660 90
49, 1,''e - nther Nat Banks 1853 70
Due State Banks and Bankers o,So9 Al
Due 10 Trust Comps and
Savings Banks as'oOO w
Individual depts subject to OK. $4,000 II
Time certificates OF deposit 39,ooo 40
Cashiers checks outstanding 40
Total $179,596 81
State of Virginia,
County of Highland, IS;
/, j. A. Jones. cashier, of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
IA Jones, Cashier
Corrtct-Attest:
ia. whitelaw, n,uoo,or.
Clifton Matheny, Directors
Andrew l. Jones
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
4 day of Feb, 1908.
Lenorc b. Matheny, Notary Public
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

The Monitor, the registered trot.
ter, can be seen at my stable, p
miles south of Hightown.
Lee J. Winner.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
PNEUMONIA Follows LA GRIPPE

PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS la GRIPPE
Pneumonia often follows grip but
never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, for la grippe
coughs and deep-seated colds. Re
fuse any but the genuine in the
yellow package. Sold by Swadley
Bros, Vanderpool, and by all drug
gists of Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
DENIAL NOTICE.

| will be at Mcdowell on March
3. to remain seven days, and at
Williamsville, the 10th, to remain
7 days. Resp,
o. J. Campbell.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
For SaIe-Valuable Properly In
rlonterey

l will sell privately the lot in town OF
Monterey containing one acre on which
are situated dwelling, and all necessary
outbuildings to make a comfortable
home, lately owned and occupied by
Capt. j. &. Matheny.
Information will be furnished by
Messrs. Chas. p Jones & Sop, Monterey,
Va. or by the undersigned
r. r. RUFF,
Lexington, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

For SALE : 7 stacks of good hay
Address Recorder Office,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

sl.OO gets the REcoRDERfor ONE
whole year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
Doctors

- w u ~ u "
say take Cod Liver Oil they
undoubtedly mean SCOTS
Emulsion.
1t would be just as sensible
for them to prescribe Quinine
In its crude form as to pre-
scribe Cod Liver Oil in its
natural state. In
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19
Stat. ment Of the Financial
Condition

of THE CITIZENS BANK OF HIGH
LAND, located at NJ onterey, in the State
of Virginia, at the close OF business,
Feb. 5. 1909, made. to the State Corpora
tio, commisojOn
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-02-19

Mr.. W. T. Gwin, of Trimble,
spent Wednesday night in town.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-03
Bishop Mel lowell
to Y.M.C.A. Men
Tells Them the Spirit that Moves to
Accomplishment is the Real
Thing.

Employed officers Of the Young Mems
Christian association Of North America
opened their thirty-fifth conference with
a meeting held at the First Congregational
church last night. Henry ]. Mccoy. general
secretary at San Francisco, presided and
in his opening remarks referred to the con-
ference OF three years ago, to which he
a delegate. which was Immediately
after the earthquake. where the Young
Mems Christian association did such splen-
did work, This was followed by a service
of song, led by Fred l.. Willis of Worces-
ter. Mass, and Richerd C. Morse Of New
York City, general secretary Of the inter
national committee, delivered the scrip
tuFe reading and prayer.
The introduction service vas conducted
by L. Wilbur Messer OF Chicago, the men
being introduced by the sections of the
country in which they live. hen they
we're introduced according to the number
Of years they had been in the service. the
two Oldest men being given the chautauqua
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-03

salute by the entire assembly. These men
were Richard Morse Of New York City,
who has been an employed officer for
thirty-eight years. n Robert Weidensall
Of Chicago, for forty years an active en-
ploye in the work. Weidensall, who started
in Omaha as the first employed travelling
worker in this country. sent out along the
lines Of the Union Pacific to work among
their men. gave a number Of interesting
"reminiscences Of his early work The princi-
pal address Of the evening was delivered
by Bishop William Fraser Mcdowell, ID. D..
Of Chicago upon the Motives in Christian
Life and Activity He said that the mo-
lives must be three-fold. They must be pure
enough to see through, must be large
enough to last and TO move in. and must
be high enough to rise In. III is not so
much what We do" he said, '"as what II
is that. makes US do IT," He made his adj
dress very personal, urging the secretaries
TO test their own lives by these positions.
The eleven affiliated conferences are
meeting every afternoon separately and
then meeting In general conference in the
morning and evening. The conference has
accepted an invitation to visit the Young
Woman's christian association building in
a body Thursday evening,