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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
Public Sale

At the residence of the late c. C.
Stephenson, in Highland county,
near Bolar Springs, Va, | will, as
executor under his last will and
testament, offer for sale at public
auction on Thursday the first day
of June 1911, the following personal
property to-wit: head of horses:
4 good COWS; 3 good hogs;2 good
yearling steers and one good year
ling heifer, II ewes with their lambs,
and 2 bucks; l moving machine; l
hay rake; some forks, shoyels and
picks; farm wagon; one set of
wagon harness; l Majestic washing
machine; J interest in spring tooth
harrow; and many other things too
tedious to mention.
Terms All sums amounting to
S.. 5.OO or less, cash will be required,
and all sums over $500 the pur-
chaser will be required to execute,
his negotiable note, with two good
endorsers payable in 6 months with
interest from date at the Citizens
Bank of Highland.
Willard Stephenson EX'r, of
C. C. Stephenson deceased.
1t is also the desire of the heirs
of C. C. Stephenson decd; to offer
for rent for II months to the high
est bidder at public auction all the
land lying on the South side of the
big road leading up to BolarSprings.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
Commissioners Sale of Val
liable Land.

By virtue of authority vested in me
by decree Of the ircuit Court of High
land county entered on the 26th day of
April, 1911 in the chancery cause there
in pending sot John NJ. Jones, guardian
etc VS. Maggie Fleisler ETC., will as
special commissioner on
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1911,'
offer for sale by way of public auction
TO The highest bidder al the front door of
the court house of Highland C unity:
First; that certain tract of land known
as the G.. T. Fleisher land lying near
Vanderpool containing $50 acres, more
or less, of which Joseph w. Blagg, died
seized This is an excellent fam we'll
watercd with good dwelling house and
out buildings thereon and in fine state
of cultivation and is desirable home.
Second: A one half undivided interest
in two tracts adjoining one another con-
tainin in the aggregate o37 acres, more
or less, of which said Joseph W. Blagg,
died, seized, lying on Jack Mountain.
All the land which was conveyed 10 said
Joseph w. Blagg by Joseph Nj Siron and
wife will be sold This is nice piece Of
Mountain land with some good timber
on it and is especially adapted to range
ing.
Terms: Enough cash on dav of sale
to defray the costs of suit and sale and
for the balance the purchaser 10 execute
his three bonds falling due at one, two
and three years respectively k0m date,
dated on the day OF sale, bearing inter.
est from date, waiying the homestead
and with security to be approved by the
commissioner.
l, w. ii. Matheny, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Highland County, hereby cerli-
fly that the bond required by the above
decree has been executed by the COM
missioner.
W. H. Mathery, clerk.
Andrew L. Jones, comr.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
BAFFLED THE INDIANS.
An Old Army Paymaster's Safe That
Was Apache Proof.

Years ago in the west, when the gov
ernment sent out safes for the use Of
its army paymasters in remote dis
tricts, it was the custom for the pay
master in cavalry service to ride in an
ambulance with the safe, escorted by
a guard of six mounted men.
On one occasion such guard was at
tackled by large force of Apache In
dians. Two men were killed, and the
Indians captured the ambulance with
the safe. This safe contained about
$4,000 in greenbacks, and it weighed
some 400 pounds and had a combina-
ton lock.
Now, the Indians In question had
never seen a safe at close quarters
until this one happened along, but they
knew that 1t contained money; also
they wanted that money.
They first pounded off the knob with
stones, under. the impression that the
door could then be pried open. Their
attempt was, of course, failure. The
next step was to try their tomahawks
on the chilled steel in the hope that a
hole night be cut in it. This means,
too, proved of no avail, so they de-
termined to try fire. Accordingly
they gave the safe three hour roast
ing. Luckily for the government, 1t
was fireproof. They threw big rocks
upon it while it was hot, but they were
as far from the money as ever.
Next the Apaches dragged the safe
up the side of mountain and tumbled
1t over a precipice 200 feet high. They
expected, of course, to see it burst
open, but the only damage was slight
injury to one of the wheels. The safe
was left soaking in the river for three
or four days, and great was the In
dians' disappointment at finding them
selves still baffled.
Then they tried gunpowder; but,
knowing nothing of the art of blast
ing, they brought about an explosion
that burned half dozen warriors and
left the safe none the worse.
. The Indians worked over that safe
off and on for month or more, but
failed to get at the inside. Finally. in
disgust. they left it in a deep ravine.
Fourteen months later, when peace
came, the army accidentally found the
safe. 1t was lying in the bed of a
creek with a great pile of driftwood
around it. 1t was a sad looking safe,
but when opened showed its contents
intact.-Harper's Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
A TolIuh Meal.

Tastes differ strangely from age to
age. Flamingoes' tongues are said to
have been an epicurean luxury in Ro-
man days, but the authors Of "Unex-
plored SPAIN" who experimental with
them, found no pleasure in the meal.
"The tongue" they say. "is a thick
fieshy organ. filling the whole cavity
of the mandbles. and furnished with
O series Of flexible. bony spikes or
hooks nearly half an inch long and
curving inward. We found them quite
uneatable-tough as india rubber Even
our dogs refused to eat the delicacy.' "
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
PUZZLED THE LINGUlST.
A Hindu Dialect Story That Appeared
In the London Times.

A Hindu Dialect Story That Appeared
In the London Times.
John Walter of the London Times
once found a unique way out of diff
Guilty brought about by a strike Of
compositors and pressmen. At the
critical moment, it appears, the copy"
fell short by half a column. There was
none at hand ready to utilize, and time
pressed. 1t was really an inspiration
that came to Walter. He laid hold OF
a column of "pi" Spilled type that has
been reset in a jumbled mass to facili-
tate distribution back into the type
cases. and prepared it in the most ex-
peditious way, so that 1t might pass
muster for an article in foreign
tongue. He ran it in with few lines
of introduction. stating that this in
COMPREHENSIVE mass was q paper in
some Hindustanee dialect, translation
Of which would follow in due course.
No translation, it is superfuous to say,
ever appeared.
Many years later, long after Walter
had forgotten this incident, he was Wis
iting in Cheshire, where he was intro
duced to most learned pundit and
oriental scholar. "Ah," said this gen.
tleman, II have long and ardently
wished to solve problem that has
puzzled Me for years" And he drew
from his pocket tattered clipping OF
Walters "pi," indicating to the en-
barrassed proprietor of the Times that
the alleged Hindustanee article had
baf1led his most strenuous and assidu-
Gus efforts to decipher, although he
had tried every known dialect of the
language. There was nothing for wal
ter to do but flee, which he did with
out ceremony.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by
ttff11v Clerk Clerk Uf Monterey Sc hool Board
until June II, 1911, for furnishing
wood for the school year 1911-l2.
Wood to be we'll seasonedfurnlsh-
ed on the ground ready for stoves
,Montery by the cord, the other
schools of the district for the term OF
s months.
The board reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
| BY ordersef the Board,
H. P. Patterson. Clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
II Was Easy.

"You didn't catch single fish dur
ing your trip?"
"No, but
"Yes. you got lots of bites. And
some big ones got away. But Jones
went up there after you came home"-
"The big bluff
"Of course. But he caught the BAH
ner fish of the season."
"After that same fish had fattened
himself on twenty-eight pounds of my
bait! Why not?"-Cleveland Leader.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
EoiIed!

sThe last time was In New York
entertained at dinner at swell cafe a
country cousin. When we got outside
he said to me: DO you know you ac-
cidentally dropped so cents on the
table Just rs you left? That thief OF
q waiter tried to grab it, but l beat
him to it,'"-Atchison Globe.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
Missed the Oil Cup.

The motorist emerged from beneath
the car and struggled for breath. His
helpful friend, holding the oil can,
beamed upon him.
"I've just given the cylinder a thor
ough oiling. Dick, old man" said the
helpful friend.
"Cylinderr' said the motorist heated
". "That wasn't the cylinder; it was
nv earw-London Tit-Bits.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

Royal King, the Kentucky sad
die horse, will made the season of
1911, at McDawell, Monterey, and
Crabbottom. Terms, $3.50.
Highland Saddle Horse Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
Before a Shop Window.

Billy-Buy me that little rocking
horse, papa. Papa-If you are good
boy you shall have it for your next
birthday. Billy-No. Buy 1t now. l
may have a new papa before my next
birthday. y.-MaSgendorfer Blatter.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

A touch OF rheumatism, or
twinge of neuralgia. whatever the
trouble is, Chamberlain's Liniment
drives away the pain at once and
cures the complaint quickly. First
application gives relief. Sold by
DR.. K. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

All persons in arrears with Taxes
and Levies for the year 1910 are
requested to make settlement not
later than June lst, after that date
I shall have to place the tickets in
the hands of an officer for immediate
Collection, and it is not my desire
to add cost on any one.
Willis Gibson, Treasurer.
Enr H., ,lr NiIaS' Apfi-Doi,, Dill
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
FOR SALE.

A brand new l horse check row
corn planter. Apply at this office
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

One can stop when he ascends, but
not when he descends.-Napoleon,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02
FOR SALE.

Augusta County farms.
Write your wants to r.. S. Burk-
holder, real estate agent.
Fishersville, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-02

For j.. I, :le Or. Miles Anu-Pain Pilts
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

Mr.. E. T. Lockett reports that
one of his hens has distinguished
herself by laying an egg that weighs
three-quarters of a pound. That is
some bigger than the monster eggs
The News has reported heretofore.
A negro on the farm of Lowrey
Bros. stole a load of cotton seed last
week and carried them to Sasser and
sold them. He was arrested soon
afterwards and made to unload them,
after which he was placed in jail.
The sleeper that was recently
put on this division of the Central
railroad is being literally patronized,
and is a convenience that is great
ly appreciated by the travelling pub
lie.
The annual election of road
superintendent will occur at the Sep
TENDER meeting of the board of COM
missioners. Three or four are said
to be figuring on the job
% or 6 doses of "666" will cure
any case Of chills and fever. Price 25c
The registration books for the
city primary will close Saturday. So
far the campaign has been about as
quiet one as the city has ever
known.
The city court act was amended
during the legislature, and defend
ants in that court cannot now de-
mand investigation by the grand
jury.
The contractor has begun exca-
waiting for the annex to the public
school building. The laying of brick
will be begun in a few days.
Ice cream, candy and fruit al
ways fresh AMI wholesome at J. A.
Sears Candy Kitchen. Phone 1874
when you want either.
Automobile trips to Albany on
baseball days will probably be more
popular now that the berries are
closed in Dawson.
Mr.. w. L. Pace advertises in
this issue of The News for a COW.
which strayed or was stolen from his
home in this city.
In some sections of the county
the drouth has cut off the cotton crop
from rs to so per cent.
WI D W. ID. Cu6dIudIU, VINO mas
been critically i'll, is reported to be
some better
A glass front is being put in the
store house occupied by Mr.. B. NJ.
Roberts.
No better flour on the market
than Queen of the Pantry. Try it.
At T. o. Whitchard & Co.'S.
The finest cooking oil at 80
cents per gallon at T. o. Whitchard
& Co.'S.
IS or 6 doses of 1865" will cure
any case of chills and fever. Price Csc
When you want mutton for bar
becue get it at the Palace Market.
For Merry Widow -four go to
T. o. Whitchard & Co.'S.
For the best candies go to Full
toms.
The flying jenny is in town.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
HELD TO THE PICKPOCKET,
MIR. j. d. Marlin Captured Man Who
Robbed Him in ALBANY.

MIR. j. ID. Marlin Captured Man Who
Robbed Him in Albany.
Mr.. Jas. D. Marlin of Valdosta, who
visited relatives in Dawson last week,
had an exciting experience with a
rObber in Albany while en- route here.
Mr.. Marlin was going along one
OF the streets in Albany Wednesday
night when he was approached by a
stranger who made himself quite IA
miliar and engaged him in conversa-
ton. In short while Mr.. Marlin
felt his pocketbook lightly lifted
from his person by the stranger, and
he caught him and called for assist
ance. When an officer arrived the
stranger had thrown the purse into
plat of grass, but it was later
found. The light-fingered one
was jailed, and Mr.. Marlin was con-
graduated for his capture of the rob-
Der.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
Death of Mrs. Foster.

Mrs. M. M. Foster, mother of Mrs.
T. G. Geise of Dawson, died at her
home in Clayton, Ala, Thursday af-
ter an illness of ten days, aged II
years and survived by three chill
dren. The deceased had been a life
long member of the Baptist church,
and was respected and loved by a
wide circle of friends and acquaint-
ances for her many womanly virtues.
She has frequently visited in Dawson,
and many friends here have learned
of her death with regret,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
Attack Like Tigers.

In fighting to keep the blood pure
the white corpuscles attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply so fast the little fighters
are overcome. Then see pimples,
boils, eczema, salt rheum and sores
multiply and strength and appetite
fail. This condition demands Flee
trio Bitters to regulate stomach, liv-
er and kidneys and to expel poisons
from the blood. 'They are the best
blood purifier" writes G. T. Budahn,
of Tracy Cliff, Cal, 81 have ever
found" They make rich, red blood,
strong nerves and build up your
health. Try them. soc at Dawson
Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
Wanted to Marry Without License

couple drove into Parrot Sun
day morning and applied to the Meth
odist pastor to be united in marriage,
but when asked for the license it was
learned that they had neglected to
provide themselves with that very
necessary document. They then
sought the services of a justice of the
peace, who likewise refused to per-
form the ceremony for the same rea-
son. The groom-eIect stated that he
would get the license Monday, but
that failed to move the minister or
justice to action, and the couple de-
parted unspliced.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
BURGLARS RANSACK LEARY
central Railroad Deopt, Bank, Post
Office and Two Stores Were Bro-
ken Into Saturday Night.

central Railroad DeOpt, Bank, Post
Office and Two Stores Were Bro-
Ken Into Saturday Night.
News was received in Dawson Sun
day OF a wholesale burglary in Leary
Saturday night.
When the agent of the Central of
Georgia railroad at Leary went down
TO the depot Sunday morning he
found that a window had been fore
ed, the till of the cash drawer pulled
out and twenty-five pennies extract
ed. Several express packages and a
par OF oVeralls were gone.
When the manager of the Leary
bank took a notion to have a look
through the premises during the
morning ne found that the bank had
been forced during the night, some
clothing taken from a hall rack and
some loose silver lifted from an un-
locked drawer in a desk.
Inc postmaster found the same
tnlng; about the same amount of
loose cash was missing, and other
small and insignificant things.
Two storekeepers went through
their places of business and found
that their empty cash drawers had
been futilely broken open and that
some clothing had been taken-how
much they had no way of knowing.
although the loss was thought to be
That the burglars were negroes or
very inexperienced cracksmen was
evident by the crudity of the en-
frances gained. No safes were mo-
Tested.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
ONE OF THE BIG WATCH FACTORIES
Says That the Matchmaker Should Occupy the Position
OF Expert Adviser.

When you want house built architect When
you gardens laid
dener When buy piece of real title
and a civil engineer the property.
You realize the risk transactions when
buying watch piece ewery especially buying specs
do not have ~
We repaid for these
First, because will less trouble
Second, because
ssendo Others
Fourth, because rconfde
Fifth
now has, with those who have tried selling
reasonable - N-' 11D0
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
BAIL ALLOWED MERCER GAY
Was Released Saturday Under Bond
of $500. Judge Reserved Right
to Revoke 1t Without Notice.

10 heFOke III N1UhOut Notice.
Saturday Attorneys H. A. WiIkin-
son and L. c. Hoyl, representing
Mercer Gay, an account of whose ar
rest at Montgomery, Ala, on the
charge of murder appeared in the
last issue of The News, went to Cuth-
bert and filed a petition with Judge
Worrill asking that the prisoner be
allowed bail.
Judge Worrill, on the showing
made, granted bail in the sum of
$1,000, which was made soon after
the attorneys returned to Dawson,
and Gay was released from jail.
In granting bail Judge Worrill in
corporated in the order a clause to
the effect that he reserved the right
to revoke it and have the defendant
taken in custody by the sheriff with
out notice or another hearing.
Gay is under indictment and was
arrested for the murder of Inez
Mitchell in January, 1910. His bond
was signed by two or three of the
best known and most prominent cit
liens of Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
A NEWSPAPER Curiosity.

Mr.. Tony Lavely has shown The
News copy of the New York Herald
of April 10, 1865, that is interesting
in several ways. The Herald was
then only a four-page six-column
sheet, and the copy Mr., Lavely has
contains an account of the assassi-
nation of President Lincoln, the SEN
sational story of worldwide interest
appearing under the headline of I'm
portant" set in single colmn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23

The chicken thief is a very indus
trious individual in Dawson just at
this time, and as a result numbers
of families have lost fowls, some of
them Of choice strain. Among the
victims of the marauder is Rev. E.:
F. Morgan, the Methodist pastor, who
lost Is plump Rhode Island Reds of
frying size in one night.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
A Big Snake Killing.

George Minter, who lives on Mr.. J..
E. Grubbs' farm in the eastern part
OF the county, killed a rattlesnake a
few days ago that was adorned
with sixteen rattles and button.
On Mr.. j. l. Roberts farm in the
same community thirteen rattle
snakes were killed at one time in
Nochaway swamp, They were freed
in an old log by dog.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
MOVING PICTURES

A prominent visitor to Dawson
last week was Mr.. J. G. Halle, gen.
eraI passenger agent of the Central
railroad. He came in his private
car, and remained here only short
time.
Mr.. Geo. E. Roberts of Samson,
Ala, who has been on visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Roberts,
has gone to White Sulphur Springs,
Fla, for few days.
Mr.. Miles Blackshear, one of Ter
reIls former good citizens, was here
from Edison Saturday. He reported
plenty of rain and good crops in his
vicinity.
Mrs. S. R. Christie and children
left Friday for their new home at
Cornelia. Mr.. Christie will remain
here several days yet closing up his
affairs,
Mr.. Jonathan Williams returned
home Saturday after spending sew
eral weeks with relatives in South
Carolina.
Mrs. E. A. Zimmerman and son
left Saturday for visit to Arlington
and Atlanta before returning to their
home in Muskogee, Okla.
Mrs. L. Lamar and Mrs. E. T. Jor-
dan are home from Oak Mountain,
where they spent several weeks.
Mrs. L. w Stewart has returned to
her home in Atlanta after visiting at
the home of DR.. R. M. Stewart,
Hrc
short stay She will join her hus-
band in Albany September 18th.
Miss Carolyn Cater, after visit
to Miss Florella Crouch, has return
ed to her home at Perry.
Mrs. Stringer and children of
Townsville are guests at the home
of Rev. c. A. Jackson.
Agent Upshaw of the Seaboard
railway returned Sunday from an
outing at st. Simon.
Miss Lola McLendon left Monday
to visit her brother, Mr.. j. T. Nc
Tendon, at Leesburg.
Mrs. ]. T. McGill and son, Ed,
have returned from several months
stay in McDonough.
Mrs. w. S. Dozier and daughter,
Miss Susie May, are visiting rela-
tives in Atlanta.
DR.. w. G. Kendrick has gone to
Atlanta and will spend week in and
around that city.
Mrs. Hayes of Shellman spent last
week with her daughter, Mrs. D. E.
Pace.
Mr.. Jim Lark, Jr., is at home
from Senoia, where he visited rela-
tives.
Miss Wray Chester of Americas is
visiting at the home of Mr.. L. G. Dur
ham.
Miss Susie Greer Sutton of Ogle-
thorpe is visiting Mrs. J. H Witch
ard.
Colonel NJ. ]. Yeomans and chill
dren have returned home from Cor
nelia.
Mrs. R. E. Bell and little son have
returned from visit in Cedartown
Mr.. w. E. Drew of Cairo has visit
ed at the home of Mr. H. H Threlkel.
Miss jamie May Hatcher has re-
turned from a visit in Quitman.
Miss Emmie Garden of Atlanta is
the guest of Miss Belle Powell.
Miss Mary Roebuck of Button
is visiting Miss Alta Jackson.
Miss Grace Miller of Coney is visit
ing Miss Annie Will Miller.
Mrs. w. L. Baldwin is visiting rel
atiYes in Atlanta.
Mrs. E. E. Dekle of Valdosta is Wis
iting relatives here.
Mrs. J. A. Ivey is visiting friends
near LAGRANGE.
Miss Jamie Stewart is visiting in
Fort Valley.
Miss Ruth Cheatham is visiting in
Arlington.
Mr.. R. E. Bell has been up to
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
Here From the pbiIipnipes

Mr.. Cobb Minis of the United
States infantry is at home on a fur
Tough, and is stopping with his moth
er, Mrs. Laura Welch. He came
here direct from Manila Mr.. Minis,
who is quartermaster in the army,
was quite young when he left Daw-
son, and but few of his friends recog-
nized him upon his arrival here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
Hives and PrickIy Heat Relieved
Free!

There are no conditions attached
to this offer. If you are suffering
with hives, prickly heat, insect bites.
or any other skin affection, we want
you to accept with our compliments
a free bottle of ZEMO, the clean
liquid remedy for eczema and all dis
eases of the skin and scalp.
This free bottle is not full size,
but it is large enough to show you
the wonderful healing and soothing
effects of ZEMO.
Call today for your sample bottle
OF ZEMO at the City Drug Store,
Parrot, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-23
City Court in Session

The adjourned term of the city
court convened Monday morning, and
mas since been busy disposing of
criminal cases with Judge Edwards
and Solicitor Gurr at the helm. No
cases of Importance or public interest
have been tried. The court will prob
ably adjourn this (Tuesday) after
noon.