Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-12-13
Pointed Paragraphs-Brief News
Notes-PeopIe at Home and
Abroad.

V. B. Bishop and son, Miller, the
latter having been absent for more
than a year, came home Friday
evening.
DR.. Glasgow Armstrong, prom
inent young physician of Staunton,
died early in the week, having been
i'll for some time.
The merchants are displaying
their Christmas goods. Keep an
eye open for their advertisements.
This week brought us the nearest
approach to real winter weather we
have had so far. Ten above zero was
registered two or three mornings.
David O. Woods, a native High
lander but for several years resld
+ ing in West Virginia, was in town
Wednesday.
Having purchased Clyde liners
interest in the Monterey Milling Go.
it will be necessary to close all open
accounts to date. E B Whltelaw.
For a pair of Y'r Old time boots
come in-we got 'em. Good ones at
the right price.
Highland 'Mer. Go.
The Highland hens seem to be
on a strike. No eggs selling for
weeks. And, strange to say, the
market took a big tumble first of
the week, all of which is calculated
to take some self-conceit out OF the
Highland hen.
If the daily papers would move,
to cut the names of Cole Blease
and Jack Johnston, a reading pub
lie would second the motion"
Such cattle love notoriety and they
don't care at what cost.
A news item overlooked last week
was the visit of Mrs. M. K Flesh
er to Waynesboro, the home of her
sister, Mrs. Geo. W. Hevener. She
returned on Saturday.
Don't forget that we have good
stock of Ladies and cbildrens coats
and suits at the right prices. Give
us a call. Highland Mer. Co.
CHRISTMAS SALE of hand
made fancy, useful and convenient
articles, suitable for gifts for the
season. Open on Friday and Sat
urday afternoon of this and next
week. at the home of Mrs. c. ?.
Jones. In charge of local commit
tee of W. H. S. of Monterey Meth
odist Church South.
Santa Claus shops early and late.
Highland merchants say that
they "got it in the neck" this year
nearly as bad as the turkeys did.
Advertise your Christmas goods
Mrs. Ewing Mclaughlin, of Jack
sons River, grew monstroclty in
the shape of hanover. 1t meas
ured Aft 9 inches in circumference
and weighed III pounds.
IT. Rodgers, of Albuquerque,
N. NJ, who has been visiting his
former home in Estern Highland,
spent Friday night in town on his
Way to Pocahontas county.
There will be a meeting of the
Monterey Sewerage Company in
the Clerks Office, Saturday night,
Dec. 7, 1912, at p. m.
J. A. Whitelaw.
I have good assortment of late
books. including fancy holiday edi-
tions, at II. M. Slayen's Jewelry
Store. $3.50
Hightown 7 p. m. instead of II
q. m. Monterey at L a. m. Song
by Children Chorus.
L. L. Lowance, pastor
. s. We now have afullline of Christ
mas goods on hand, such as we US
ually carry. Jewelry of all descrip-
ton, watches, silver knives and
forks, table and tea spoons. Mesh
bags, French Ivory ware, latest
books in plain and Holiday bind
ings. Call and see for yourself.
H NJ Slaven, Jeweler
The young Ladies of the Method
ist Sunday school have secured a
small line of water-color calendars
and blotters to sell for the benefit
of their new piano. These are now
on sale at The Soda Fountain and
your patronage will be greatly ap-
preciated.
We are in receipt of an invita-
ton to the marriage of Miss Gladys
Ruth Burger and Mr.. Davis. Cum
minis, Thursday, Dec. 26, Natural
Bridge Baptist Church.
Mrs. Holmes Stephenson, of
Meadow Dale, who has been in
ill health for some time, is visiting
= her old home on the Bullpasture,
and is confined to her room.
Miss Rosie Wiseman, who has
charge of the Woods-Terry school
on Jackson's River, has been i'll