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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
AGED VETERAN PASSES AWAY.

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Having lived out more than hi
allotted four score years, Philip
Helmick, resident of Monterey
passed to his reward on Friday last
| Mr. Helmick's health had not
been good for several years, ano
just a week before his death, his
malady assumed serious shape
and he went down rapidly.
Philip, Helmick was born in May
1926, in Pendleton county,, and at
the time of his death was in his 81 tn
year. He was twice married, the
father of six living children by the
first union and three by the second.
All of them are residents of this
county except Adam Helmick, who
lives near Verona, Augusta. All Of
then. were present during the faith
er's last illness.
Deceased was Confederate Vet
eran, Company D, 62nd Virginia,
and served through the entire
struggle. In speaking of his war
record since his death, a conrad
gave him the name of being a good
soldier. "
Though of humble, unassuming
life, Mr. Helmick was an honorable,
upright man, and all who knew him
held him in esteem. For many
years he had been q member of the
Methodist Church.
The funeral service took place
at the Methodist church Sunday
morning at II o'clock and was
largely attended. Rev L L Low
ance, his pastor, assisted by Rev N
A Parker, conducted the service.
The active pail bearers were
Joseph S Gibson, A M Estham,
Paul Slaven, Arnet Gum, Il Il
Pullin and William Winner.
( The following veterans. each
wearing a white flower, attended as
honorary pall-bearers: Osborn
Wilson, C P Jones, ] W Bird, G J
Hiner, C G Cross, W A Cunning
ham. Josua Lunsford, Joseph Jones
and B H Blagg.
Sat the close of the services at the
cemetary, these old comrades march
ed by the open grave in single file
and dropped a sprig of evergreen
on the unco vered casket.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
Porto RicO's New Wonder.

From far away Porto Rico come
reports of a wonderful new dis
covery that is believed will vastly
benefit the people. Ramon L.
Marehan, of Barceloneta, writes
"Dr Kings New Discovery is doing
splendid work here. 1t cured me
about fye times of terrible coughs
and colds, also my brother OF a
severe cold in his chest and more
than 20 others, who used it on my
advice. we hope this great medi-
cine will yet be sold in every drug
store In Porto Rico" For throat
and lung troubles there is nothing
better. A trial will convince you
of its merit, SOC & 81. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all Druggist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
FIagged Train With Shirt,


Tearing his shirt from his back an
Ohio man tagged a train and saved
it from wreck, but H I Aston,
Raleigh, N c, once prevented a
wreck with Electric Bitters. II was
in terrible plight when I began to
use them" he writes, my stomach
head, back and kidneys were all
badly affected and my liver was in
a bad condition, but four bottles of
Electric Bltters made me feel like a
new man." A trial will convince
YOU of their matchless merit for any
stomach, liver or kidney trouble.
Price Soc at all Druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
MCDOWELL VA.

<The Hammer sale was we'll at.
tended last Saturday, Mr. Alfred
Jones bought the mill property, d.
Jones of Doe Hill bought the resi-
dence.
Mrs Ambrose Wilfong returned
last week from a visit to friends in
Augusta.
Vivian Wilfong, who has been
| in Illinois for the past few months,
has returned home.
The many friends of ] S McNulty
will be glad to know that he is en-
loving very good health, though
not having recovered the use of his
right hand and leg.
Mrs Dennis Gum of Meadow Dale,
is visiting her grandfather ] B
adshaw.,
SJas Botkin has the distinction of
Exhibiting the largest apple at Nc
Nulty's store, where there was a
fine display of several varieties, the
apple was delicious delicious. !"
Mr. Botkin also brought a ruta baga
to town that was no small turnip
as it weighed 7 lbs.
Turkey season has begun and
our farmers are bringing them to
market.
John J Hiner left Tuesday morn
ing after spending few days in
town.
< VIM Helms of Williamsville, has
rented the old McNulty home and
moved his family Monday morn
ing.
Rev V q Starbuck and wife are
attending meeting of laymen and
ministers, in conference in Staun-
ton to form plans to raise money
for Home Mission Work.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
HE GOT THE MONEY

Thefollowing shows that we ode
liver the prizes" in this contest the
moment they fall due. We have
the results up to you to win.
We print this for the benefit of
the Doubling Thomases. "
Received of The Highland
Recorder, L. H, Tucker, Contest
Manager, SIS in Gold, special prize
won by me for the period ending
Nov. 18th. 1912, at s p. m.
Signed by A. S. Walden.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
From Blue Grass Valley

NOV. 10 -DOfu GO MI dllu AhiS
Albert Nelson, Nov. ia son.
Mrs Mary Colaw and Miss Marie
Hammer visited Mrs Jasper Sim
mons Wednesday of last week.
Mrs ] G Williams and daug Inter
Mary also spent a few days first
of last week with Mrs Simmons.
IWalter Colaw will move his fami-
ly to the home of Anderson Putin
berger for the winter in order to be
near his school.
%AD Mullenax, George Colaw and
Jasper Simmons spent few days
in the jungles of West Virginia
looking for bar" last week.
PL Mauzy was in from Barlow,
calling on friends recently.
Uncle Sam Rinehamer was calling
on the merchants here last week.
He got one of the largest orders
here he ever got, viz; suit OF
clothes for Charles Slaven.
DE Colaw was unfortunate en-
nough to lose fine large hog last
Saturday.
Wv Marshall spent a few hours
with ] C williams recently,
AP Arbogast took some sight
seers back to the camp last Satur-
day.
Addison Simmons was delivering
corn fodder to his son-in-law, A L
chew last week.
A musical at central church Sun
day afternoon was an entertaining
program.
Misses Virgie CoIaw, Ruth and
Sula Wilmer, Lula Gregg and Ruth
Propst were pleasant callers at Mrs
J C williams first of this week.
JB winner is taking care of fhe
central church. He makes a fine
sexton.
Rev H A wilson preached an in
teresting sermon to fair congrega-
ton Sunday night.
Rex.
G Lee Chew had the misfortune
Nof loosing fine horse recently.
KS Mullenax has been on the
sick list for a few days.
During the wind storm last weet
the roof was partly blown off OF N
A Colaw's barn.
The little daughter of Mr. ane
Mrs Walter Winner has been rlgh1
sick for the past week.
Mrs W II Arbogast returned home
Saturday from visit to her daugh
ter, Mrs Beverage of Doe Hill.
Mrs John Jack visited her parents
Mr. and Mrs R M Hildebrand Sun
day. =
Misses Florence and Ollie Sim
mons, of St. Creek were the Weel
end guests of Cyrus and D |
Colaw.
AP Arbogast and family spen
Sunday with S B Jordon,
Miss Virgie .Colaw visited he
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Cyru
Colaw, lastsweek.
Mrs R M Hildebrand spent las
week with her son, c G Hildebrand
Nv Nicholas is now seen behin'
the counter in W G Hull's store.
Happy Jack,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23

Here is woman who speaks from per.
sonal knowledge and long experience, VIZ,
Mrs. P. q. Brogan, of Wilson, Pa, who say,
ri know from experience that Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is far superior to any other
For Group there is nothing that. excels It,
For sale by all dealers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
FOR SALE, PRIVATELY.

One 10 horsepower engine and
saw mill first class running order.
Forty acres of land with dwelling.
For further particulars apply
William A Hite,
Bolar. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23

therefore, if kidney
trouble is permitted to
continue, serious re-
suits are most likely
to follow. Your other
organs may need at
tention, but your kid
neys most, because
they do most and
should have attention
first, Therefore, when
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23

Sick headache is caused by disordered
stomach. Take Chamberlain's Tablets and
correct that and the headaches will disap
pear. For sale by all dealers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
Wholesale to Consumers.

. WHOLESALE 70 COHSuIlIeTS.
We quote our high grade Cream
of wheat patent flour in wood at
SIS, 10 pr Dbl, SO and 4S ID cotton
bags, Sd 80 pr Dbl at mill. This
price guaranteed until Nov. 30th.
Hoy and Glendye,
Deerfield, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
Hiner Plumbing Co
OPPOSITE PosToFFICE

Everything in plumbing and tele-
phone supplies, pipe and pipe fit
tings. batteries and all telephone
supplies. Country work solicited.
Give us trial.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
#, F, Slaven & Son
UNDERWRITERS
-UP-TO-DATE SERVICE

Metallic, Cloth and Handmade Cashets
Also Collins of al! grades.
We solicit and will appreciate your pat
ronage, and will do our best to please.
Telephone Post Office.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened By OVar-HHk.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re-
for much sickness and suffering,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23

your kidneys are weak or out OF order'
YOU can understand how quickly your en-
tire body is affected and how every organ
seems to fail to do its duty.
If you are sick or "feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DR..
Kilner's Swamp-Root. A trial Will con-
vince you of its great merit. (.
The mild and immediate effect OF
swamp-Root, the great kidney and
bladder remedy, is soon realized: It
stands the highest because its remarkable
health restoring properties have been
proven In thousands of the most distress
ing cases. If you need a medicine you
should have the best. A~.
Sold by druggists In EIIn . IA
ffty-cent and one-dol- f.:.s:1xsss -
lar sizes. You may s.ss.s s.....s;
have a sample bottle ssss ssssSss)Aa
by mail free, also ssasszsssssse4
pamphlet telling you Home q swamp Peat
how to find out if you have kidney o.
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to Dr.. Kilmer & Co,
Bineharnton, N. Y. Don't make any mis-
take. but remember the name, Swamp
Root, and don't let dealer sell You
something in place of Swamp Root
you do you viii be Disappointed
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-11-23

will begin at 7;30 o'clock. Ad-
mission, 25c for adults, l5c for
children. Oysters served immedi-
stely after the play. Proceeds of
both for benefit of school library.
1.-TWO in one," diamond ring
for engagement and Christmas
present. | can save you IS per cent
on diamonds, and will order selec-
ton package for your inspection if
Won wish. Fl M Slaven, Jeweler
If we had been able to think OF
some striking, catchy particular IN
which the mercantile forces of the
town might have been likened to
the Balkan allies, We COULD have
gotten off something real timely and
funny about the advance of the
turks" last Wednesday, AN army
of perhaps l 800 strong~=how they
were met and repulsed at every
corner; of the gallant stand by Gen
Sullenberger and his lieutenants on
South Spruce, place of carnage
where blood flowed from sunrise
till sunset, as hundreds of turks
were put to the sword, etc etc, but
in the absence of many fgurative
essentials, will simply note thai
Wednesday was the opening day Of
the Thanksgiving market, and The
town was all a-gobble and throng'
with county folks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
O'DONNELL IS
 HEARD FROM
Letter is Received Statinq That Stricken Man Has Reach
 ed Home

Mr.. ChaS. MccaIlum has re- c"lvrd a letter from the Srcrc- iary of the Miners union at Mi ami. Arizona. stating that Hugh OD"nnrll has arrived there safe ly. He Is the man who was re- gently S"ni outside through the efforts of inc Valdez Miners un- lon, having suffered d stroke of paralysis.
 The writer states that Mr. ODunnrll had not noticed any difference in his own condition sine" leaving Valdez. but hoped to nav" a more encouraging re- port in send tn his friends iu Valdez and those who SD kindly aId"d m sending him outside.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
BUNKER HILL CO.
 TO BUILD HOUSE
Will Provide Quarters at Mine for the Workmen Now Em-
 ployed

Tn! Banker Hill Gold Mining company will erect a house at the mine fur the convenience of the 'NOrkrnrn employed there and to provide quarters for those stock lloldrrs who visit the property.
 The company is composed en- tircly of local people and they will visit the property from time to time and the comforts of house will be appreciated. The lumber and other building material will he taken down the bay tomorrow and the structure will be rushed 40 completion.
 The funds tn provide for the erection of the building were raised by subscription from the stockholders, who are determined that the treasury stock shall re- main intact until the present con- sract is completed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

r"ir"r for the bank after ills col lapse. He was diSmiSSrd from tn" r"r"ivrrship by Judge Over field for paying himself wages without first securing an order from inc court.
 The charges of rInbrZZlrmrni against the Seattle men who were formerly officers and Stockhold- CTS in tn" Alaska bank before it's purchase by the Fairbanks Banking Co. has been reduced io miSdrmranor. They are w. II. Parsons. F. F.. Barbour. Falcon JOSlyn. F.. l.. Webster and
 (COniinucd on page i
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

are a great number of them and IT they ar" transferred the spring term of court will probably last for months. II will also mean that large amount of money will be put in circulation in witness fees alone.
 Captain Barnritr. il iS undrr- stood. will ask for d change of venue when Inc is given d prrlnI- mary hearing iu Fairbanks next April. The others who are out on bail include Auditor DuSrn- burg. Albert Jackson. Lee Wing and X. J. McArthur will probably be tried here. as charges have been preferred against Judge Ov- crfiold for appointing Hawkins re-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
GOVERNMENT CHAIN OF
 EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE
GOVERNMENT HAS a0o TELEaRAPHIc MESSAGES SHOWING THAT DYNAMITE PLOTS WERE CONDUCTED WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE OFFICERS

Indianapolis, Feb. iG.--Thc government prosecution in the dynamite cases is in possession of 10000 messages which will bc used in convicling Inc men in- dicicd by the grand jury here.
 The messages show the dyna- mite plots were conducted with the full knowledge and consent of the executive board of the Tn- tcrnaliOnal Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. The prosecution regards ils case as
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
HAWKINS CASE WILL BRING ARMY 0F WITNESSES

Judge Ovcrtield of Fairbanks. has granted a change of venue in the case of Frank c. Hawkins, the cashier of the dcfunct Fairbanks bank. There are i7 indictments against Hawkins and the case will be tried during the term of court winch will convene here next month.
 Information has. been received from Fairbanks stating that 10 witnesses have been subpornacd to appear at the trial. District Attorney Grossly, of the Fourth judicial division, will also come as well as a special prosecutor
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

complete and is sure of securing convictions of the officers of tho board and many others who had knowlrdR" of the crimes while un- der contemplation.
 The messages explain the source from which !. J. McNa- mara, as secretary of ihr associa- tion. received the funds to carry on the ouirages and to whom it was paid. The prosecution re- gard this chain of evidence as complete in every particular.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
COURT OFFICIALS COME FROM FAIRBANKS IN CON- NEcTioN WITH THE TRIAL OF FRANK HAWKINS

From the department at Wash Ingtun lo assist inc district at i0rnry'S office of this district t0 handle the prosecution.
 IiaWkInS attorneys made the representation that their client would be unable tu secure fair trial in Fairbanks owing t0 local feeling and Judge Ovrrfirld grant cd the change of venue, and will wire the indictments t0 Judge CuShman tomorrow. The papers transferring the ease have been made and are now on their way from Fairbanks.
 IL IS believed that all the cases of the indicted Fairbanks bank of ficialS will Do tried here. There
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
BUNKER HILL
 IN RICH 0RE
Two Feet of Ore Carrying Large Values Have Been Opened
 Up In Tunnel

Charles Whalrn, who, with his partner. Anderson, has con- tract for driving 100 feet of tun- nrl on the property of the Bunker Hill Mining company at Shoup bay. is in kpwn and reports a rich strike on the property.
 According lO Whalrn'S story but two rounds of shots had been put in when they broke into a body of quartz carrying rich val
 (Coniinucd on page 3l
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
JUNEAU GRAND JURY
 ACTS IN HUMBOLDT CASE
INDICTMENTS RETuRED AGAINST BUSINESS OF sKAo- way, SEATTLE AND OTHER PLAcEs--ARE ACCUSED OF
 ACCEPTING WHARFAGE REBATES

Junrau. Feb. IG.--S.'vrnlrrn business men in Skagway, Seattle and other coast towns have been indicted by the grand jury here 'n connection with the steamer Humboldt wharf cases al Skag- way.
 1t is understood the accused are charged with accepting rebates on wharfage raics and otherwise cnnspiring tO drive the Humboldt
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
JUAREz IS THROWN INTO
 PANIC BY QUEER MISTAKE
DETACHMENT OF AMERIcAn SOLDIERS FIND THEMSELVES iN STREETS OF JuaREz INSTEAD Paso--ARREsTEp
 AND ALLOWED WITHDRAW AFTER ExpLA LANaT,oNs

Fl Paso. Feb. i6.--A panic was created at Juarcz last night when detachment of American sol dicrs accidentally stumbled into that city. A rumor spread over Inc town that America had sent troops Co intervene in behalf of the Mexican government and the sight of American soldiers drawn up in the streets of Juarez was regarded as confirmation of the report.
 The Americans were arrested
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
CHAMP CLARK
 0R UNDERWOOD
Strength About Evenly Divided at Banquet of Leading
 Bourbons

Washington, Feb. I6.--At a banquet held here last night by the Democrats it was manifest that either Champ Clark or Con- grcssman Underwood will be the nominee of the party for the pres idcncy.
 The BOufbons were about cven- ly divided, but it is predicted that Underwood will Out-distance the speaker before the convention is held.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

from the field by unlawfully dis rrI'n'naIing against that com pany. The Humboldt cases have been before inc courts for some time. but this is the first in- stance where the matter was Iak- cn np by an Alaskan grand jury. The names of the persons indict- cd have not been made public but warrants for their arrests will soon bc issued.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
Congressman Flood Chairman of Committee Territories troduces Bill to Provide For Commission of Three to Investigate Routes From Tidewater to Inter-
 ior-Means Valdez WilBe Terminal

Washington, Feb. l6.--Chair- man Flood, of the COngressiOn- al committee on territories, has introduced a bill to create an Alaska commission of three mem btrs. The members of the cOm- mission will be directed to visit Alaska and make a thorough in- of the different rail- road routes into the interior for
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

tee and will not do SO in this case nor will it favor any other measure to provide for the Dur- chase of the railroad until the routes have been surveyed and the reports of the engineers re- ceived. The Valdez route will be Judged on it's merits and that is all the citizens of Valdez ask. The report of the engineers will do the rest.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

ProSpcctOr. IL means that the eff
 forts of Valdez to secure an in rcstigalion of the routes by the government before beginning con- struction has been effective. The bill has the approval of the com mittcc, of which Congressman
 Flood is chairman. or it would not have been introduced. Con- gresS rarely turns down any measure favored by this commit
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
SCHM|Tz JURY
 IS SECURED
Ruef is Offered Immunity From Further Prosecution for a
 Full Confession

san Francisco, Feb. lG.--A jury has been obtained in the Schmitz hribcry case and the taking of testimony will begin on Monday next.
 It is very probable a cOmpro- mise will be effected whereby the other indictments against Rucf will be dropped. The prosecution has offered immunity for full de- tails of the bribery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
|S ARRESTED
 IN HONOLULU
Juneau Indictments Causes Arrest of Wynn Johnson in
 Honolulu

Ilnnnlulu. Feb. lG.--Wynu who was arrested on an indictment returned hy the Ju- ncau grand jury. has been re- leased on bail.
 Governor w. Cameron Forbes. of the Philippines. is one of the surrti"s on Jnlnsun's bond. John son will leave for Seattle on the next steamer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
BLUFF MINING COMPANY
 HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Siockhuldrrs of the Bluff Mining company was held in the office of the company over Frye BrIlhn'S store last night. The president of the company, Mr. w. M. Wilson. iS now on the outside ana the meeting was adjourned until his return.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
PLANT WILL
 BE RENAMED YUKON

Seattle, Feb. i6.--The steamer M. F. Plant will be renamed the Yukon" The Plant belongs to ahe Alaska Pacific Steamship Go. and has net tonnage of t,2ii ions. She was built in Philadel- phia in 1879. She is q frrightcr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

and after all explanation were all lowed to withdraw. The detach- mcnt was unfamiliar to the sec ton and were not accompanied by anyone who was and had wander. cd intd Juarez, believing they were on the American side and ap- preaching Fl paso.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
REMOVAL OF AINSWORTH
 IS SENSATION OF HOUR
DISMISSAL OF ADJUTANT GEN ERAL OUTCOME OF LONG F'aHr FOR CONTROL BETWEEN LINE AND STAFF OPEL
 oERs OF THE aRMy--aDJUrnNT's FRIENDS HOSTILE

Washington, Feb. lG.--Thc re- moval of Adjutant General Aims worth by Secretary of War Stim- son, has proved tho sensation of the day. General Ainsworlh's friends arc not sparing in their criticisms of the secretary ai.d
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

will ask for an investigation. They declare his procedure has been hiehhandcd and unwarrant- q under the circumstances.
 The dismissal is inc outcome of fight for control between the line and stan officers of the army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
SENATE CONFIRMS
 HERRICk APPOINTMENT

aShington, Feb. i6.--Ths Senate has confirmed the appoint ment of Myron IIcrrick of Ohio, to succeed Robert Bacon as am- bassador ip France.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
JURY SECURED IN
 MAPLE DYNAMITE CASE

Los Angeles, Feb. i6.--Thc jury lo try the case of John Maple, in 'liclcd for attempting tO destroy the Hall of Records, has been sc- cured.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16
LA FoLLETTE'S DISTRICT
 HAS ENDORSED TAFT

Madison. Feb. i6.--SrnalOr La Foilrit"'S own district has gone nn record as favoring the randi- dacy of President Taft.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

Charles Clark, well known in Alaska, and especially in the in- terior; died recently at Bedding, Penn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

James Higgins was among the number who left yesterday for Fairbanks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

The foregoing telegram will be good news to the readers of the
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-16

the proposed government trunk line. Considerable opposition has been manifested to the recom- mendation of Secretary Fisher to provide for the purchase of the Alaska Northern by the govern ment and extending the road in to Fairbanks from Seward.