Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-09-27
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Monterey last Saturday.
The abundant rain has brought
verdure to the parched fields and
gladness to the heart of the farmer.
Two fine specimens of potatoes
Aare hanging in our front window.
One of them was grown by Saul
Simmons and weighs pounds. The
other one by Will Simmons, not
quite so large.
Remember that I can have Jew
elry of all description, Fountain
Pens, watch cases, repaired good
as new" H NJ Slaven, Jeweler
MISS Bessie Chamberlain, of Mis-
souri,, whose forefather was of High
land stock, has been visiting rela-
tives in this and Pocahontas coun-
ties recently. Miss Chamberlain
came to Monterey last Saturday
evening in company with Miss
Mary Slaven, of Meadow Dale.
E. C. Rexrode and family of
New York, who are now on visit
to Highland relatives, were in Mon
terey last Tuesday, coming here
from Crabbottom.
We are now showing our Fall Line
of Shoes for the entire family. We
have a specially nice line of ladies
tan button and lace, also the gun
metal in lace and button at differ
ent prices. Thank you for call.
The Highland Mercantile Co.
J. A. Whitelaw motered to Eas-
tern Virginia this week accompani-
ed by his parents, Dr.. and Mrs. n.
A. Whitelaw, and sister, Mrs. F.
w. Dudley, of Hightown.
We now have in Stock our new
fall line of Millinery, and an expert
Milhner to make up and display
same. You will find prices more
reasonable than usual on this line
of goods. Come in and look the
line over whether you wish to buy
or not. Highland Mercantile Co.
J. Clifton Matheny, who has re-
Gently recovered from a short i'll
ness, has taken a trip to the West
for several weeks vacation. Miss
MAZDA Bird, whose home is in Mis-
souri,, accompanied him.
For Sale-A good driving mare
4 years old, not afraid of aut-,
mobiles and has good style and &C
ton, can be seen at my place. APP
DIV or address. R. T. Whitelaw,
Hightown, Va.
For Sale-A lot of Ginseng seed
and roots. H. B. Wood, Monterey,
va.
j. Lee Winner, of Crabbottom,
passed through town Wednesday
morning with his daughter, Miss
Hazel, who was going to Charlottes-
Vile for consultation and treat
ment.
, Married at the home of Rev. j.
W. Gardner on Jackson's River,
Sept. IS, Mr.. Howard Carpenter
and Miss Segie I. Lowry in the
presence of a few friends. I'M
mediately after the ceremony the
happy couple left for the home OF
the brides mother. Mrs. Campbell,
of Jackson's river. We wish them
a pleasant journey through life.
The regular fall term of the Cir
cult Court will be held Oct. 10th,
instead of Nov. 10th, as heretofore.
The special term to be held on
Oct. 5, is for the purpose of max
ing certain changes in certain vot-
ing places in Stonewall district, and
has nothing to do with the regular
term, which, as stated above will
commence on the 10th of Oct.
Estrayed from Red Oak Knob
several ewes and lambs, branded
with ] and figure s ear mark. |
will be grateful for any informa-
ton as to their whereabouts.
". F. Jones,
Hightown, Va.
The Doe Hill party Messrs Bev
>erape Earle and Hoover-had the
misfortune to break an auto axle
on Rocky Ridge as they were 60
ing to Bath last Saturday. The
machine was abandoned for the
time, and the party came back to
Bolar. Squire Eagle came up
Monday on the mail wagon and
was met here by Mrs. Eagle who
drove to Monterey Sunday after
noon.
"Lindy Linn" Homer Stephen
! sons jumper. won first honors at
the annual meet at Fassifern Farm
last Saturday, the trophy being a
silver cup. There were a good
many Highlanders in attendance
and all who have spoken of it in
our presence report an ideal day
for the trip, and an enjoyable time
at the Farm.
Ee4royod- brown cOlored shep-