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The Detroit times., 1912-05-16
STAY AT HoME-IN MICHIGAN.
THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THE "wILL-o-THEWlsP" COME
BACK WISER, BUT POORER MEN,

questionable methods that are being
employed TO boom other states, she
could paint the rosiest picture or them
ali, for no state in the Union has peen
better endowed by nature; no state can
produce the actual facts and ngures
She can 20 prove that willing, able
bodied men can win fortune from her
soils No state has better educatlonal
or social advantages. No state mas
better transportation facilities.
And while we are on this subject we
shall be pardoned for remarking that
no part OF the state offers better in-
ducements than the western half OF IL.
and particularly that part tributary to
Muskegon.
Always we fail to appreciate that
which we have We fear that Muske-
gon must stand indicted on this count.
because IL this were not so every acre
OF available land hereabouts would be
occupied and Muskegon would be a
city OF an hundred thousand II Is not
too late TO make amends. however. We
can develop the spirit OF appreciation
and at the same time come together
for bigger, better Muskegon.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-16

candidate for the governorship on the
campaign which resulted in the selec-
ton OF Gov. Osborne, and in 1911 he
was appointed by the governor TO MEM
bership on the special commission or
inquiry into the question of taxation
In Michigan. a body which devoted
much study TO the question and made
a report which aroused great public
interest
Mr.. Kelley is a finished public orator
and one OF the most popular men In
Michigan public life. After his retire
ment from political activities he re-
sumed the practice OF law at Lansing,
where he specializes on practice before
the various state commissions, prac-
tice which has brought him a large
number of important clients. One
characteristic of the great amount OF
campaigning which he has done has
been the absolute absence OF rancor
which has marked his advocacy OF his
causes. the results being that even
among those who politically differ with
him, Mr.. Kelley has preserved his
friendships without interruption. He
Is now being mentioned as the Repub-
lican candidate for congressman-at
large a candidacy made possible by
the Increased representation OF Mlchi-
gan in congress and the failure or the
legislature TO apportion Its representa-
ton anew.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-16

Patrick H. Kelley. former superin-
tendent OF public instruction and lieu
OF Michigan, Is one OF
the best known men in public life In
this state. He is peculiarly a Michi-
gan product, being a native OF Cass
county, poor boy who had TO make
his own way a school teacher. law
student and then a practising lawyer.
and finally a foremost figure In poll
tics. Mr.. Kelley's experience as a
pedagogue included principalships at
Galien and Hartford. and a five-years
tenure as superintendent OF schools at
Mt. Pleasant When he was 80 years
of age he entered the University or
Michigan. graduating In 1900. and i'm
mediately began the practice OF law
at Detroit. In 1901 he was appointed
TO I'll a vacancy on the state board OF
education, and IN 1902 he was elected
to the same office. In 1904 he was
chosen superintl ndent of public in
struction. and in 1906 and 1908 he was
elected lieutenant governor as the can
didate OF the Republican party. each
time leading his party In the number
OF votes received. In 1911 he was
The Detroit times., 1912-05-16

Is on a paying basis. Citizens OF the
state recognizing this fact are now
willing 10 invest their money in the
stocks OF these sugar companies, teel-
ing that such securities are entitled 10
take good ransI among the standaId
industrials on the market The lead
ing companies haze gone on regular
dividend basis and the largest one
namely. the Michigan Sugar Company
pays quarterly dividends on both It's
preferred and common stock IL Yer,
lily looks as though the experimental
stage IS past and that the sugar IN
dustry has taken rank as staple in-
dugtTy OF great maKhITuuS. wUrViTy OF
the confidence OF this commonwealth
The Detroit times., 1912-05-16

world with the exception OF England
and one or two OF her colonies sugar
n one OF the few foodstuns that has
not Increased In price during the past
ten years The average New York price
OF granulated sugar In 1900 was $3.50
per hundred pounds; average price In
1909. Si.765 per hundred pounds. The
average price for the ten past years
IL S4.B4S per hundred pounds. which
average is actually higher than the
average price In 1903.
Those who a few years ago Invested
their money I'm this new Industry have
-Esasan-ta aal-pEnnd- -deXelnp=
ment during the past decade. Practic-
ally every sugar factory In Michigal
The Detroit times., 1912-05-16
by C. $. stanley In the MuskegOn
Times.

Times.
The press agent has been unusually
busy duttug the past three months en-
deavoring TO lure the people OF Michl-
gan TO far-away homes west and south
The word pictures which these ghb-
tongued gentlemen have painted nave
been especially ailuring. Lie has been
pictured as one continuous round OF
ease and profit. They have solved the
problem OF getting something Tor
nothing, and or course every avaricious
person will be making "a grand rush 10
get In on the ground floor. II should
be remembered. however, that all Is
not gold that glittcrs. In almost ever
community there are men who have
tasted OF the fruit and found IL bitter
lat least not half as sweet as the
home fruit. and not nearly SO easy 10
get There are men who have sold out
good homes in Michigan 70 follow the
will -o'- wisp OF the land shark, ana
they are back again wiser nht poorer
men.
II Michigan should pursue the same
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
IRA w. NICHOLAS,
CrabbottOm, Va.
Public Sale of Valuable
Grazing Land and Lots

On Thursday, April II, 1919 at on,
o'clock p. m. at the front door Of the
court house of Highland county in Mon
terey, Va. we will offer for sale at public
auction:
First; a tract of land lying in Blue
Grass Disarict on the headwaters of
.Iackson's River in said county known as
the Gay place containing 11S acres, more
or less. This land is we'll fenced, has
good water on it of sufficient quantity,
every foot of it produces fiue bluegrass,
and no better grazing land can be found
any where and large part of it can be
plowed. 1t is in good neighborhood
close to schools and churches and in the
same valley in which Crabbottom lies.
Second; Two nice residence lots in
the town of Monterey fronting on Main
street each with frontage of rs feet and
running back about 200 feee. There are
no better located or nicer lots in said
town than these two.
Terms: On the farm, $1,000 cash on
day of sale and for the lots 5000 cash on
ach lot and for tie future payments the
purchaser or purchasers to execute bonds
falling due in equal annual payments at
one, two and three years respectively
dated on the day of sale, bearing
interest from date, waving the home
stead and with approved security.
A. L. and w. F. Jones, Agents
of J. A.. Jones' Heirs
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
rubIic Sale of Real Estate

Will sell at public auction a
VAIN Spring, Va, in front o
court house, II o'clock m. Mon
day, May the 20, 1912, to th'
highest bidder, my home place o
II acres, situated on the Cowpas
ture river, two miles south of VIII
Evansville, Bath county, Va.
A good 7 room dwelling, dairy
and washhouse adjoining dwelling,
with running water in same. All
necessary outbuildings, Two or
chards, one bearing. Close to
school, churches and mill.
Large spring branch running
through the place. Star route de-
)ivers mail twice day.
Terms-One half down, balance
in one and two years, at 6 per cent
interest or S per cent off for cash.
Sallie Z. Burns,
Box IA Vollmer, Ida.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
Public Sale of
Personal Property


will sell by public auction on
Monday, the LIST day of April 1912,
at my residence on the Homer
Stephenson farm near Meadow
Dale, Va, all OF personal property,
consisting in part. as follows:
1 fine Redwood coach horse, six
years old, 2 good saddle horses, 3
years old, and we'll broke; l full
blooded Durham COW with calf by
her side; fine brood sow and pigs;
4 good shoats; | new buggy and
set new buggy harness; l new Will
burn saddle; l side-saddle; l good
riding bride; about 1900 pounds of
bacon. 2 bed room suits, mattress
ses and bed springs, l new sewing
machine, l Morris chair, l rocking
chair, 9 dining-room chairs, about
rs yards of rag carpet, nearly new,
3 heating stoves, l cook stove and
untensils, l washing machine and
wringer, l clock, a lot of lard, can
ned fruit, apple butter and many
other articles rot mentioned.
Terms-~For all sums over SIS a
negotiable no4e we'll endorsed, pay
able in six months without interest,
will be required; on all sums of SIS
and under cash will Ut required.
David R. Cobb
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
Public Sale.

| will offer for sale on my place
in the village of frost, on Saturday
April 9Th.
The following property to-wit,
One good work team and harness,
l good brood mare, yearling colt,
3 COWS will be fresh in spring, Al
good sheep, two good hogs, Brown
wagon good as new, l moving ma.
chine and rake. Farming impli-
ments such as plows, harrows, rakes
forks ect. Household goods and
other things too tedious to mention
Also some hay and grain.
Terms of sale; ALI sums of $500
and under cash in hand, over S. 90
a credit of six months will be given.
the purchaser executing negotible
note with approved security.
Sale will begin at 10 o'clock a.
m. w. T. Townsend.
Swecker, auctioneer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
ERYlNE- ARMSTRONG

Monday evening at s o'clock at
the home of DR.. VIM. Torrance,
pastorof the Presbyterian church,
occurred the marriage of Will am
}. Ervine and Miss Agne Arm
strong.
Immediately following the cere-
mony, a wedding supper was serv-
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Withels
to small company of relatives.
While the guests were enjoying
the wedding feast, Mrs. Withers,
the sister of the groom, was sur
prised by the appearance of the
Degree Team of the Rebekah lodge.
of which she is an honored mem
Der, who came in compliment to
Mrs Withers' birthday anniversary,
and presented her with a beautiful
cold meat fork.
The bride and groom left on the
train Tuesday morning for Dalroy,
Alberta, Canada, where Mr.. Erwin
owns half section of land upon
which they will make their home
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Armstrong of Doe Hi
Va. She has made her home il
Lexington for many years, where
she has a large circle of friends
who wish her much JOY in her mar
ried life.
Mr.. IRVINE who is the seconc
son of Mrs. Margaret Erwin, ha.
lived in Lexington the greater par
of his life. He has many friend:
with whom the Unit Journal join:
in congratulating him wishing TO
him and his bride much success
and prosperity in the northern
home. - Exchange.
The above newspaper clipping
was mailed us by a friend. All wh'
send us clipping will please SEM
name of paper, town and state IL
which it was published. - Ed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
The Thrice-a-Week Edition of
the New York World.

The great political campaigns are
now at hand, and you want the
nws accurately and promptly. The
World long since established rec
ord for impartiality, and anybody
can afford it's Thrice-a- Week edition,
which comes every other day in the
week, except Sunday. 1t will be
of particular value to you now.
The Thrice-a-Week World also
abounds in other strong features,
serial stories, humor, markets, car
toons; in fact, everything that is to
be found in a frst-class daily.
The Thrice-a-Week World sregu-
lar subscription price is only S1.OO
per year, and this pays for 1856 pa
pers. We offer this unequa lied
newspaper and the HIGHLAND RE-
coRDER together for one year for
81 20.
The regular subscription price of
he two papers is $500
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
rlonterey.Va. Friday. Mar 22, io'

Late Saturday afternoon Po' t
Office Inspectors recovered the sum
of money which George Huffman,
the Penn Laird postal clerk, who
confessed to stealing $4,000 from
the United States mails, said was
buried under his corn crib at ms
home.
The money was not under the
corn crib however. -Four hours OF
hard digging bv the inspectors and
Deputy Sheriff Crushorn's men fail
ed to reveal any sign of the missing
loot and it was not until late in The
dav that the inspectors went to the
home of Huffman father "Zeb'
Huffman, and found the money un
der the house.
The money, said to be $ll 800
although the inspectors would no
confirm this, was in twenty dolla
bills and neatly packed in three
glass lars. each one averaging abou
$4,000 apiece.
In addition to the S11 500 thu
government has accounted for TIT
following: $500, taken from Huff
mans grip; $1,000 to be given NJ
by attorneys and $4,000 to be re
tur ed by E. 2. Huffman of Nor
folk. This leaves $4,000 not ac
counted for.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
RESOLUTIONS

The session of the WilliarnsviIle
Presbyterian church keenly feeling
the loss of the late Ruling Elder,
Jno 7. Byrd, hereI y adopts and
offers for publication the following:
MEMORIAL.
Major Byrd was born May %,
1923. He was man of great en-
ergv and broad public spirit. When
the war began he promptly cast in
his lot with the fortunes of his ma
tive state and served as a gallant
and able officer till the very close
OF the war. During the last year
of strife under the influence of the
reglmenlal chaplain he united with
the church on profession of faith
hut on his death bed he declared to
his pastor that this was but vain
human effort after salvation. In
the year 1866 his devoted christian
wife led him to known Christ Jesus
as his Savior from sin and his ex-
perience of the new birth was too
emphatic and clear to ever be for.
gotten.
For many years he served the
church as "A ruling elder and PROVED
himself diligent in every duty at
home as we'll as faithful in the
work of the higher courts. He hac
Il burning desire to preach the Cos
pei and Lexington Presbytery while
declining to give him license as 6
probationer permitted him to use
his gifts wherever he could q priv
liege which he often used not only
within the bounds of his great
court but in other presbyteries anc
synods. Nothing rejoiced hin
more than to see souls won tc
Christ. Among his numerous linel
of activity his greatest strength
was in personal work. Neithe
friend nor stranger escaped his eff
forts. The humblest negro in th'
county and the president of thu
United States were asked, "Hav'
YOU been born again."
In his effolts at soul winning HI
used no great weight of human
! scholarship, but rather a broac
knowledge of the Bible, a rich per
, sonal experience, a zeal unexcellet
and great soundness of faith.
He is universally pronounced
remarkable man in three ways a
a citizen, as a soldier, and as a NAL
of God.
BY order of, the session.
Robt. McClintic, Clerk,
w. H. Starbuck, Moderate
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
Public Sale

At my residence on Strait Creek
five miles east of Monterey, | viii
on Saturday, March 80, 1912, offe1
for sale at public auction, the fol-
lowing personal property: Is head
of horses, all mares, 5 of which are
good work horses, four in foal with
pure bred Belgian horse, 5 two yrs
old, two Belgian mares, percher-
on, l hackney. l Royal King, nat
ural gated, 5 yearling colts, all Bel
gians, 4 mares and one horse; 3 fine
mich COWS with calves by their
side; 9 months old pure bred pole
hereford bull; one seven-eights two
year old Pole hereford bull; l two
year full blood hereford heifer, %
two year old spade heifers, mostly
white faces; 10 two year old steers;
4 two year old open heifers; l NOW
ing machine as good as new; hay
tedder, new; l buggy; l Sweep
FEED mill; l sheep clipper and grim
der, in good condition; l cast ap-
pie mill; l Fautless Cream Separa-
tor, 900 lbs capacity; 500 lbs of
good bacon; lot of grain, hay
and potatoes; l of the best and
most complete sugar outfits in the
county, in fine repair, and many
other things not mentioned.
On the same day and place, I
will offer for sale twenty-five acres of
land, known as the Stuart Winner
land; on the place is good house
and barn, never failing spring and
small creek, fine fruit orchard, con-
sisting of apples, plums, pears,
cherries and grapes. the best varie-
ties. Also location good for black
smith shop or store, being right on
cross roads.
Terms One third cash and bal
lnce in three equal annual pay
ncntS.
Terms of personal property~are |
S follows: A credit of 6 months !
will be given on sums of SIS and !
yer, purchaser to give negotiable
ote with two good endorsers; un-
er SIS cash. Y. j. ReXrode
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22

In nine cases out of ten the man
who tries to cheat Uncle Sam
wishes lie hadn't. 1t is not only
immoral, bt t it doesn't pay, as a
certain wealthy residcntof Dauphin
County, Pa, can testify.
This man is rich, his property be-
ing valued at more than SIS 900.
having occasion sendto remittance
few weeks ago, he wro check
and enclosed it in newspaper, on
which he place a one-cent stamp,
thus planning to cheat the govern
ment out of cent in postage.
The trick was discovered and the
offender was convicted and sentenc-
ed to pay fine of 20 and costs
amounting to $50 additional.
1t isn't ,ften that a man gets as
much trouble for one cent.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
For Sale

255 acres of good Valley land, 75
acres in good timber, worth the
price asked for land; 45 acres in
wheat and rye; 20 acres in clover
and timothy; 20 acres meadow
land. Running water in barn yard;
frst-class orchard land with old
and young orchards, bearing the
best of fruit. Fig ht-room frame
dwelling, phone md mail at the
doory large bank barn and other
buildings. Price right, A small
piece of property would be consid-
cred in part payment. No agents.
Call on or address, Cyrus H. Cline,
Mt. Scion, Va, Route 3. 4t
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
LETTER FROM IDAHO
Shelby, Idaho, Mar. S

OitSi1s
Ed. Recorder:
I with other HIGH nd people.
have drifted to the far West, and |
read with interest the letters ON
nId Highlanders. G. L. Campbell at
Gilrov, Cal, who tells how Nir inia
women rise; also the letters of Miss
Wallace and Mrs. R. l.. Williams,
of Everett, Wash. She does not
exaggerate when she says that the
Recorder is like a letter from our
old home land.
am in a thoroughly irrogated
county, and especially the east side
of Snake river, where thousands OF
tons of the finest potatoes are rails
ed, there being no bugs or scab to
blight them. Also tons of sugar
beats. Cars could not be had to
ship the crops. l have seen six
acre lot covered six feet deep all
over, only a drive way around.
when the last has been put in pile
(spudds). Potatoes that could not
be shipped had to be stored and are
now being shipped, bringing 81 rs
per sack of Il bushels, There is
every thing grown here. that is rails,
ed in Highland except corn, anc
that can be raised to fatten hogs II
it's green state. Fine wheat, both
winter and spring sowing, makes
good yield. Irrigated yields from
10 to 60 bu per acre; dry farm, call
ed h I'd VIII at, yields from: 20 t.
80 bu per acre. Millions OF tom
are cut; 3 cuttings season. Frul
of all kinds grow here; no blight
H. L. Malcolm, with whom most G
the Monterey people are acquaint
ed, is located in Shelby, owning
adjoining lots. Lee, as was calle(
there, has been working on a dan
across Snake River that is nov
nearing completion after two year
of hard and dangerous work. TIN
water power from this dam vii
generate electricity for the town
along snake river and an electri
railroad. He will also put in tn
twp turbines that will run the di
uaniOS.
Since here [ have had fine healt
except spell Of pneumonia.
: have taken a ranch 3 miles west O
( this town on which | have built
/ house; only have 10 be on this Ian
, one year until | get a government
= deed.
The ground hog must have hole
? up early here; the gro md has bee
: covered ever since the LIST OF DE
; cember. An early spring is pre-
dicted. l have quit being W cath
err prophet since here; | could nc
tell Up Jones of Mcdowell when t
cut and get up his hay now.
saw you had short hay crop las
year; we had a big one. There
, no scarcity here. The alfalfa mi
has been running ever since tn
= first hay was cut.
There are thousands of acres c
government land to be let, but it
=? dry farming
There are gold and silver mine
q in and along the Rocky Mountains
r but | have not prospected excep
in the sands of the rivers.
There is no country beats Idah
for health. VIM. <. WooddeI
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
For Sale

A valuable farm of 275 acres
more or less, about 50 acres of it in
fine timber, situated 81 miles n
w. of of Stanton on macadan
road, and u miles n. W. of Church
willie. Has house, barn, granary
wind pump. and a good orchard or
il. Will sell the whole or 205 acres
of it. For further particulars write
J. w. Sieg, Churchville, Va, OF
Rev. Paul Sieg, Radford, Va,
Executor of H. B. Sieg.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
Frost Proof Cabbage Plants

Send US your orders for early
cabbage plants. Spring freeze will
not hurt them. You can plant
them as early as March and have
new cabbage by last of May or first
of June. They have been tested
in Highland and proved a success:
Price per hundred SOC. Special
prices on lots of one thousand or
more. Get your orders in early; a
shipment will be here by March Is.
H. B. Wood
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22

WANTED Raw Furs-I will be
at Monterey every I'd Wednesday
in each month and at Mcdowell
the following day-will give the
highest price and most liberal as
sortment. We pay express charges
on all shipments. Prices quoted
on application. Reference Peoples
Bank, Stuart's Draft, Va.
F. B. Stump,
Am Waynesboro, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
Public Sale of Farm
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1912

This is one the best small farm
in the county, situated one mile
and a half north of Hightown, on
the Crabbottom road, containing
70 acres of good grazing and farm
ing land; about II acres of fine
meadow. This place has a good
six-room house, convenient to store,
school and church; fine orchard
of improved fruit; we'll watered by
three never-failing springs besides
a small stream runs through the
place; all necessary outbuildings.
Terms One-third of purchase
price down and the balance in one
and two years with interest from
date.
]. ]. Kincaid,
Hightown, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
For Sale

Farm of 1875 acres, good land in Rock.
ingbam county, Va; 20 acres of good
timber. Good room frame house. fine
bank barn and necessary outbuildings,
excellent fruit and in splendid neighbor-
hood. Ian lays we'll and is convenient
to railroad, churches, stores, etc.
Any one wanting a smaller farm could
sell off part to adjoining parties.
Terms reasonable.
Address
G. s. Jordan,
Bridgewater, IA.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22
Why He Was Late.

Why He Was Late.
"What made you so late?'
ri met Smithson."
"Well, that is no reason why yol
should be an hour late getting home tc
supper"
II know, but I asked him how he was
feeling, and he insisted on telling me
about his stomach trouble
"Did you tell him to take Chamber
lain's Tablets2"
"Sure, that is what he needs" Sold
yal1 dealers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-03-22

my little son had very severe cold.
Twas recommended to try Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, and before small bot
tie was finished he was as we'll as ever, !"
writes Mrs. Fl. Silks, 90 Bowling Street,
Sydney, Australia. This remedy Is for
vale by all dealers.