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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
HICHLANDRECORDER
LOCAL NEWS
Pointed Paragraphs Brief News
Notes People at Home and
Abroad.

Can the ground hog come out
without breaking the Sabbath?
Mrs. Elizabeth Liggett, of Staun,
ton. came to Monterey Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Malcolm,
of Arbovale, have recently been
visiting the formers parents, south
of Monterey.
WANTED-A good reliable ten
ant to clear and crop land. House
Furnished aud good opening to
right party. Address
2t Box 56, Marlinton, " Va
If you do not get your Recorder
regularly, write us, your name
and your correct address, and We
will look the trouble up.
H. Slower, of Crabbottom,
has gone to business college in
Richmond.
Frank Blagg, formerly of the
Monterey valley, who, with his
wife and mother, came in from IL
hnois early in January, came to
Monterey Thursday morning.
Frank has come back to stay, hav-
ing rented farm in the Valley.
Just before going to press we
learn of the death of Mrs. Lee Slple,
near Wilma. this county. Her death
was due to measles, her husband
having contracted the disease on a
recent trip to Staunton. Mr.. Slrle
is reported to be very i'll, with but
little hope of recovery.
Our High School is progressing
nicely. She proceeds of the recent
play, given by the school, together
with some aid from the local and
State Boards has made it possible
t. secure good library for the
school. The books have not been
received yet, as the State has to
unwind Il good deal red tape before
in part.--McDowell Correspondent
A lengthy "Good-Roads" letter
is on our table, and will be publish
ed next week at least part of it
as we may find it necessary to
make two installments of it.
H. H. Reese, of Front Royal,
representing the Central Horse
Breeding District which embraces
this part of Virginia, came to Mon
terey on Wednesday. He is look
ing over this county with view to
locating a government stallion in
Highland territory for the breeding
of horses suitable for army use.
Some of our horsemen who have
looked into the plans and condl-
tons are favorably impressed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
From Blue Grass Valley

Chas. q. Hildebrand has pun
chased the Asa Corbin propert
and will move in the early spring
It is reported that Mr.. Corbin vii
move to Augusta county. Gu
community loses another good citi
zen.
Ralston and Mullenax have solt
their stock of merchandise to Jno
Chew, who will continue the bust
ness at the old stand.
Mrs. F. G. Winner and Mrs. R
S. WAINWRIGHT were visiting Mrs. c
W. Judy Wednesday of la0t week
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Propst visit
ed Mrs. Propst's father. Andrev
Newman, last Wednesday.
Charles Colaw, who has been EN-
ployed at Stanton for some time
returned Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. P. NJ. Propst and Mollie
Potter took trip to Monterey
Friday.
Frank Meyers and sister, Lura,
of Cave, callers in this place Thurs
day of last week.
Miss Luella Fisher is spending
some time at the home of Cyrus
Colaw, the oldest resident in our
community.
Hoover and Rexrode, of Meyers,
w. Va, who have been saving
lumber on the Allegheny passed
through here on their way home
Friday.
We learn from good authority
that William and George Mccoy
have purchased new printing
press and will edit a paper in
Franklin, success to them, as old
Pendleton has fallen in the rear in
the newspaper line.
W. B. Anderson and Fay Will
liams, of Franklin, were here on
business few days last week.
Will Jones, of Hightown, who
won the auto, circulated here FRI
day.
Joseph Cunningham, of Circle
Vile, has put in bids for the Frank
lin and Crabbottom, and the Cir
cleville and Crabbottom mail routes.
Prof Fritz started for his home
in North Carolina, Monday. Asa
Corbin went with him as far as Au-
gusta county to look out a home.
The B. G. C. Band are taking
the necessary steps to entertain the
public on the night of Feb 22nd.
People who were present at their
entertainment two years ago,
are eager to have them pull off an
other. Rex
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Public Sale of
Personal Property

PERSONAL property
Having sold my farm, 1 will on
Saturday, the 9Th day of February,
1913, on the premises, sell at public
auction the following property:
good work horse, l fine brood
mare, l fine Belgian yearling colt,
2 fine young milk cows (both will
be fresh in ApriD, l yearling heifer,
5 head of good shoats, 20 fine
young stock ewes, l stack of hay,
/ new Studebaker wagon, l buggy,
l set of fine double work harness,
l set new double buggy harness, |
set single buggy harness, lot Of col
lars and brides, l saddle, lot of
forks, pick and mattock, l good
cross cut saw, l one mans saw,
spreaders, grabs, single trees, l
grain cradl', 2 good scythes and
sn athes, lot of wire fencing, 4 fine
turkey hens, sleds and many other
things too tedious to mention.
Terms On sales of five dollars
and over, s months will be given,
the purchaser to give bond proper
ly endorsed, with interest from
date; under SIS cash.
Charles &. Hildebrand.
Swecker, Auctioueer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Could Shout for Joy

II want to thank you from the
bottom of my heart" wrote c. B.
RAIDER, of Lewisburg, ". Va, for
the wonderful double benefit | got
from Electric Bitters, in curing me
of both severe case of stomach
trouble ard of rheumatism, from
which had heen an almost help
less sufferer for ten years. 1t suit
ed my case as though made just for
me- For dyspepsia, Indigestion
jaundice, and to rid the system of
kidney poisons that cause rheuma-
tism. Electric Bitters have no
superior. Try them. Every bot
tie is guaranteed to satisfy. Only
so cents at all druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Notice

To all persons interested in the
Chancery cause of Salem Foundry
and Machine Works Incorporated
and others VS.. E. A. Hammers
Heirs and others.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 18th day of February, 1913, at
the court house of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county in Stanton,
Va, motion will be made in vaca-
ton to the Judge of the Circuit
Court of Highland county for a
confirmation of the sale of the E.
A. Hammer mill and dwelling house
at Mcdowell, Va. to Geo. 0. Flesh
er, J. H. Hiner and c. S. Peterson
at the price Of S7150.00.
Respectfully,
Geo. O. Flesher,
Joseph Hiner,
C.S. Peterson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Public Sale

I will offer for sale on Monday,
February the 3, 1913, my Mill and
land known as The John 7. Arm
strong mill property on Cowpasture
river, SO acres, more of less. If
sell the land, on the same day !
will for sale all my other stuff, such
as horses, COWS, hogs, moving ma,
chine. rake, plows, hay, potatoes
lumber and a lot of other things
too tedious to mention.
j. Morgan Armstrong
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
From Mcdowell.

Jan. zS-A few notes from this
side of the mountain may be of in
terest to the Recorder readers,
tho not from the pen of a regular
correspondent.
Our invalids are all convalescing
rapidly, ard we hope to see them
out soon.
The present cold is encouraging
as we may yet be able to harvest
ice.
J. B. Bradshaw attended court
in Staunton Monday.
Miss Nettie Bryant spent Sunday
at home, Miss Martha Eagle, of
Monterey High School, spent Sat-
urday night with her aunt, Mrs.
Alfred Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. J Ed. .Arbogast
were at E. A. McNulty's Saturday
night.
There is a movement being made
among the ladies to organize a
Chapter of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy at Mcdowell in
the near future. A few reasons for
organizing are as follows:
|. To bestow crosses Of honor on
the rapidly diminishing number OF
brave veterans in our midst.
| II. To erect a monument on or
close to the battle field to honor
those who fell in that battle, while
saving our homes and Highland for
the South, also to honor the gallant
men of Highland who lost their
lives elsewhere.
III. To write the history OF
Highlands part in the war and
have it published in the History OF
the Confederacy which will not be
complete until it is written.
1t is desired to have the mem
bership of every eligible woman in
the county.
Several ladies in different parts of
| the county are Interested and are
going to do all they can to further
the cause.
Those entitled to membership
are widows. wives, mothers, Sis
tiers, nieces and liz cal descendants
of such men as served honorably In
the confederate army, navy OF
civil service; or of those men unfit
for active duty who loyalty gave
material aid to the cause during
the war. Also Southern Womer
who can give proof of personal ser
vice or loyal aid to the Southern
Cause during the war. and the
lineal descendants or neices of sucf
women wherever living" n
A Chapter is required to organic
which costs three dollars, and th'
dues are not over one dollar pei
year.
ANY other expenses that may b.
attached to the membership will b.
reported through the Recorder. z
notice of the meeting will be pub
lished. A lady from Staunton will
be present to help organize.
ANY one desiring application
blanks may secure them befor'
hand from Mrs. J. B. Bradshaw
if they so desire.
A unanimous call has been ex
tended Rev. Chas.. H. Dobbs, pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church o
this city by the congregation OF tn
! Presbyterian Church of Sweetwate
to become their pastor. s..
The call is distinct compli men
to Rev. Mr.. Dobb's ability as
minister and his standing anon
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Famous Stage Beauties

look with horror on skin eruptions,
blotches, sores or pimples. They
don't have them. For all such
troubles use Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
1t glori6es the face. Excellent for
Eczema or salt rheum, it cures sore
lips; chapped hands, chillblains;
heals burns, cuts and bruises. I'm
surpassed for piles. >25c at all
druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
California Woman Seriously Alarmed

California Woman Seriously Alarmed
"a short time ago I contracted a severe
cold which settled on my lungs and caused
me great deal of annoyance. lwould have
bad coughing spells and my lungs were SO
sore and infamed I began to be seriously
alarmed. A friend recommended Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, saying she had used
il for years. I bought bottle and it re-
lieved my cough the first night, and in a
week T was rid of the cold and soreness of
INV lungs" writes Miss Marie Gerber, Saw
teile, Cal. For sale by all dealerc.-Adver-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
FoiIs a Foul Plot

When a shameful plot exists be-
tween liver and bowels to cause dis
tress by refusing to act, take DR.:
Kings New Life Pills, and end
such abuse of your system. They
gently compel right action of stom-
ach, liver and bowels, and restore
your health and all good feelings.
Csc at all druggists,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
the ministers of Texas.

the ministers OF Texas. e.,
We sincerely trust that the call
will be declined as the church and
the community at large could i'll
afford to give up Rev. Mr.. Dobbs
and his estimable family.-Gon-
zales Daily Inquirer, Jan. 10, 1913.
At the urgent request of his con
gregation Mr.. Dobbs declined the
call.
Little Mary Lue Lockridge, in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs: F.
C. Lockridge has been very i'll, but
is out of danger. we hope.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Fit His Case Exactly.

"When father was sick about six years ago
he read an advertisement of Chamberlaln's
Tablets in the papers that fit his case ex,
actly," writes Miss Margaret Campbell OF
Fl. Smith, Ark. "He purchased box OF
them and he has not been sick since. Ny
sister had stomach trouble and was also ben
Gifted by them" For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
In MEMORIAM

In loving remembrance of Matte
Harper Armstrong, who departed
this life Feb. Is, 1912.
God takes our loved ones from
our homes, but never from Our
hearts. >,
Fondly loved, sadly missed by
Her Mother
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Doe Hill

Jan. Give give below the cir
cumstances relating to the sal
death of Russell Armstrong, takel
from newspaper extracts and from
private letter by friend of his
Mrs. Eliza f. Wood, written to hi
mother.
He had attended a sale in tht
neigeborhood on the 18th and was
seen by Mrs. Wood driving to the
home of Mr.. Ralph Payne, where
he was making his home, at about
half past one or two p. m. Mr.. and
Mrs. Payne were absent from home
visiting in Lexington, ILL.,, and hao
left him in charge of affairs.
At about 2:3O p. m. while talking
with a friend over the phone, Mrs
Wood heard a violent ringing fol
central, and some one saying,
"come to Mrs. Ralph Payne's
quickly" e..
Mrs. Wood Immediately hurried
to the house, about a quarter OF a
mile distant, and knocked loudly
but getting no response, she went
to the rear of the house, and seeing
no one, she called, thinking perhaps
he was at the barn, but hearing
nothing she went to the front and
called his name again; hearing a
groan, she looked in at the bed
room window and saw him lying on
a cot. She opened the door and
went in and found him in great
agony, and semi-conscious and
very cold. She tried to make him
comfortable, but seeing that he
was very i'll she called in some of
the neighbors and summoned a
physician, who administered by
podermic which quieted him, and
he; regaiped consciousness long
enough to tell them, after the DR..
found that he was suffering from a
pistol shot, that it was accidental.
Search was made for the weapon
and it was found on the floor in the
kitchen.
The conclusion reached was that
he had taken the empty cartridges
from the gun, 80 oalibre, and had
reloaded it, preparatory to going
rabbit hunting, when by some ao-
cident it was discharged, the ball
entering the left breast.
He was taken to Brokaw Hos,
pital. Bloomington, ILL.,, at seven,
where it was hoped that an opera
ton would relieve him, but it was
found that nothing could be done
for him. After fifteen hours of in
tense suffering death came to his
relief.
He was IS years, 8 mos. and IL
days old, had been in the West two
years. He was held in high esteem.
attended church and Sunday school
regularly at the U. B. Church in
Lexington, and Mrs. Wood stated
| in her letter that everybody spoke
of Russell "as good boy" This
was a great comfort to the be-
reaved parents of this, their oldest
son, who was so rudely taken from
them.
| Messrs. ]. M. and Alpheus Jones
have purchased the real estate an
stock of goods, formerly belongln
to L. w. Shoulder & Co.
Lon Shumate and little daughter
Kathleen, were guests of Mr.. anc
Mrs. L. NJ. Pope last week. Tht
former spent a night with J. Z
Saunders, of Thorn, W. Va.
Miss Addie Armstrong has re
covered from a recent attack o
grippe.
Mrs. Josiah Armstrong, who ha
not been we'll for some time, i
somewhat better.
Mrs. &c liza Armstrong and Mrs
| Hannah Armstrong, two OF GU
| oldest residents, are suffering fro n
colds
An drew Sheppe spent few day
with relatives here last week.
O. C. Armstrong is spending {
few days with his mother, Mrs
Martha Armstrong. Occasional
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31

For the convenience of our read
ers we published below a table OF
rates to send parcel post packages,
the first column shows the postage
required for local delivery, the sec
ond for delivered within fifty miles
&c tl,o m ailinu mint.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
O. j. CAMPBELL
LOCAL DENTIST
MONTEREY, VA. 49,
Office over Citizen Bank

By the administration of Som
noform, teeth are extracted abso-
lutely without pain-safer than
chloroform, ether or nitrous oxide
and it's administration is not fol-
lowed by any of the accompany
ing disagreeable effects Of cocaine,
eucaine or any of the numerous
ocal a naesthetics.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31

Piedmont Business College
Lynchburg, is offering great induce
lnent to the first young man or
lady enrolling from Highland Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Notice.

All persons having claims against
the estate of C X Palmer decd. will
please file them with Com. 0 Wilson
on or before the End day of Dec
All ACCOUNTS must beproperly prov
ED Swecker Ad'mr.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31
Hiner Plumbing Co
OPPOSITE POsTOFFICR

OPPOSITE POSTOFFICR
Everything in plumbing and tele-
phone supplies, pipe and pipe fit
tings, batteries and all telephone
supplies. Country work solicited.
Give us O trial.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31

A unanimous call has been ex-
tended Rev. Chas.. H. Dobbs, pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church of
this city by the congregation of the
Presbyterian Church of Sweetwater
to become their pastor. -.
The call is distinct compli ment
to Rev. Mr.. Dobb's ability as a
minister and his standing among
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-01-31

Can the ground hog come out
without breaking the Sabbath?
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-12-28

South America" Professor Hall said.
"a large telescope was necessary for
observations there. meaning that the
seyenteep-inch reflector Of the la
Plata observatory was used. When
the observation was taken in Wash
lngton the comet was visible IN the
fiye-lneh finder OF the large tele-
scope
1T has bright nebuloslty and on
the night Of December l9-it showed
fairly bright nucleus, surrounded by
nebulosity, and appeared to have
faint tail following. Il Is not visible
IN the two and one-half-inoh finder.
on the night OF December 20 there
was considerable haze, so that no tail
was to be seem"
Amateur astronomers with small
glasses may seek the comet, Professor
Han said, by using the star zela lsri-
DAM for a starting point The comet
is approximately t4ia minutes Of time
west Of this star" he explained, "and
north Of il glS degrees. 1t Is moving
west about 5l seconds Of time per
day north about 5il minutes.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-12-28
ST. PAUES EVANGELICAL LUTH'
ERAN CHURCH.

Corner silver Ave, and Sixth st,
Edward +. Schueler, ID. d.. Pastor.
Parsonage, 800 South Sixth. Phone
1898.
Mr.. Armin w. Kraemer, secretary
of the church council. DR.. j, 5. East
erday treasurer: Mr., Frank G keet-
er superintendent Of the sunday
school.
All services in the English lang
uage.
The usual services today at II and
1880 o'clock
at GAS the Endeavor meeting with
a missionary topic. in charge of the
missionary committee, Mrs f. o.
Keefer, chairman.
Sunday school, 9:45 q. m.
The Christmas decorations will re-
main in place and the big tree Will
be lighted at the evening service
For the coming week there are
three appointments: The church OIL
fieers in monthly session, on Monday
evening: the Bible Training class
Tuesday evening, at the home OF the
leader Mrs August kraemer' theih
on Wednesday evening, at the churell
a watch-night party. from $3.50 to ~
the last half hour being turned INTO q
religious service. All who may come
will be welcome,
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-12-28
GOLD AND BROADWAY CHURCH
OF CHRIST.
NE......r.. u NYflIinnta NTiuigfQP.

Bible school at 9:45, James Dear
ing, superintendent Matthew l5th
win be the lesson.
The sermon al the II a. m hour
will be on Following the star. This
is q sermon on spiritual scoutcratt.
An Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are IN
yited to be present.
Christian Endeavor at $3.50 p. m,
"Om Church at Work for the World
Nix 1G:t4-2Q.
At 1850 the Christmas cantata pre-
pared by the young people of the
church will be rendered. The title OF
the cantata rs Prince OF Judah. Mrs
Bradford has been the instructor the
music Is of high order and the service
will be one of great spiritual help'
There will be no sermon.
The monthly Sunday school confer
ence will be held on Tuesday evening.
Lesson for the Wednesday night
prayer meeting, Matthew l4th. Read
it over today
The C. w. b. NJ, meeting will be
held the second Thursday in January.
ii YOU want to know the truth OF
Matthew 1920, come to church.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-12-28
DELAVAN'S COMET SAID
TO BE NEARING EARTH

tsrrotAl oosassroposHes 70 MORNING JOURNAL
Washington, Dec, 2i.-Delavan'
comet. the latest stranger IN the sky
TO come within the range of the tele-
scope OF expert star gazers. soon may
he visible 10 the naked eve. The
family illuminated Detailed object ape
parently is drawing nearer the earth.
although up to last night it was not
to be seen by a less powerful glass
than the five-lnch finder Of the great
telescope at the naval observatory
here.
Scientists here are keenly interested
i'm the comet, which was discovered
by Paul T. Delavan, Of the Argentine
naval observatory nc Ia Plata. 1t was
first observed in this country by Pro-
fessor Asaph Hall, q. S. n, at the
naval observatory last week Reports
also have been received of observa-
tions in Europe.
according TO the telegram from
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-12-28
Coal Supply and
It's Distribution
(ChrlsIlan Science lfonltor).

|TNHE oftener statistics are PUBLISH
ed with regard to the coal sup
ply of the United States the less
apparent reason is there for the high
cost of coal 70 the consumer. Twenty
eight states Of the union produce coal
for the most part bituminous IN many
Of these states only the surface of the
coal fields has been touched so fari
in many other states there has as yet
been no actual development of poten-
tial coal deposit resources And yet
with its present limited output, the
United States produces 40 per cent Of
Ian the coal brought to the surface in
the world Its annual coal production
runs into the hundreds Of millions Of
tons; it has passed the half billion
mark.
Roughly stated. there are available
to the coal miner IN the United states
coal fields extending over an area OF
approximately 500 zoe square miles.
If the term "inexhaustible" might
properly be applied TO any yield Of
this planet it would be IN connection
with tho coal supply lt seems GER
tain, at all events that there IS coal
enough beneath the surface in the
United states 90 meet the demands
for ages Yet we have the constant
paradox OF coal shortage A labor
misunderstanding in the mines or on
the railways, or unusual weather con-
duons, SO affect the production and
movement Of coal that the price Of
the commodity may at any time SO 70
O point practically beyond the reach
OF the poor. Even under normal con
ditions the price IS excessive. lt is ex-
cessivc because the commodity is
common, 1t Is easily accessible, It is
easily moved ana handled without
skill. 1t should be very much cheaper
than it has been at the lowest point
at any time within recent years.
1t is literally true in the United
States that GOALS are carried 20 New
castle. In the handling Of the products
Of the coal mines. as in the handling
Of other common supplies there is
much unnecessary hauling and re-
hauling. The system Of distribution
is clumsy aud there lis added cost at
every turn, from the time the coal
leaves the pit until t s emptied into
the bin Of the consumer And the cost
Of useless hauling and rehauing IS
paid by Che consumer There Is no eN-
port direction Of the movement Of q
large part Of the half billion tons of
coal annually mined IL is often divert
ed from markets where it is much
needed TO markets whore 1t is little
needed Because it's production Is
largely monopolizod individual energy
and enterprise in che development Of
mines close to points Of consumpton
are discouraged or wholly checked
Whether under private control the
production ana distribution Of coal
shall be SO improved as to insure econ
omes necessary to UubHc welfare
or in tho end tho public Will be forced
in self protection, to take over the
coal mines and coal falds, viii appa-
emily depend on whether the interests
now in control Of the situation remain
shortsighted or become farsighted.