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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
LAWYERS MEET TO
DISCUSS REFORMS

The annual meeting Of the Illinois
State Bar association Will be held at
Springfield Tuesday and Wednesday,
April and 9.
This will be an unusually interest
ing meeting. John F. Voigt, the SEC
Rotary, announces that all lawyers
Of the state are invited TO attend,
whether members OF the association
or not. The question OF The reform
Of practice. procedure and pleadings,
which is attracting 50 much attention
all over the country will be discussed
on the hrst day Of the meeting by
members Of the association represent
Ing the different localities Of the state.
Hon. Henry d. Clayton OF Alabama,
one of the leading lawyers and states
men OF the south. chairman OF the
Judiciary committee OF the last cJn-
gress and OF the committee which
successfully conducted the impeach.
msnt proceedings against Judge Arch
bold, will address the association. He
vii probably have something 70 say
about the manner OF conducting i'm.
parchment proceedings In the United
States senate.
Judge Harry Higbee, president of
the association, will discuss reforms
in the Law and the work the 1850
citation is doing to make the admins.
tration OF Justice By the courts keep
pace with modern business methods.
Albert NJ Rales OF Chicago vii
speak on the English judicature act
and Herbert Harley OF Michigan Will
talk about the Canadian courts. These
two addresses will contrast the GER
tain and speedy methods OF English
and Canadian courts with the Amer
can courts and suggest points for the
Improvement Of our methods.
Papers will be read and addresses
delivered upon important subjects o.
interest 70 the bar by other distin
Euished lawyers.
The evening OF the first day th'
Sangamon County Bar association vii
entertain the state association at the
sangamon club Of Springfield. Thu
meeting will close with a banque
which will be addressed by Governor
Dunno. Chief Justice Dunn Of III,
supreme court. Speaker Mckinley o
the Illinois house Of representatives
ex-Lieutenant Governor Northcott ant
Major Tolmau OF Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
$l.25 Stamped Night
Gowns 9Oc.

It is a remarkably low price for
Stamped Nightgowns The design--
for solid eyelet and embroidery
easy to work and very dainty when fin
ished. The material is soft. fine main
sock Regularly Friday for 9Oc
BY express the new fancy goods
have been arriving daily until now our
stocks are more complete than ever
before. The new arrivals include
pac kage goods; center pieces in white
ard colors; towels; pillow cases; pill
low tops, etc.
-McndleAunrk Sernnd EIrnr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
Great Sale of Laces, Ribbons. Hdk'fs Veil
ings, ETnbrOideries, NeckWear-
RihhnnS

6 inches wide, extra heavy
Hair-bow Taffeta-all shades
CSC and 29c values, Bargain Fri
day, 19c yd,
One Lot of all silk Fancy Rib
bon in Stripes-Dresden and
Plaids-up to 39c values, Bar
gain Friday, 171oc yd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27

selections for this years course, which
consisted of six numbers, all of which
were unusually good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wendt went TO
Alpha Monday 10 visit Mrs. Wendt's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27

Two special offerings from our Dress
Goods department for Friday:
50 inch MOhair Suitings, choice Of
Hack. navy or gray. All wool, 27-inoh
Clire check Coatings
Both the above are great sellers at
our regular price Of 59c This-a great
bargain for FTiday-at 39c a yard.
Main Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
HandkerChiefS

Ladies All Linen Hemstitched
Hdkfs, sc values, Bargain Fri
day. Sc each.
Mems All Linen Hemstitched
Hdkfs. large size, 121zc values,
Bargain Friday, &c each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27

ts.tainment course was given az the
opera house Monday evening, March
% This was a lecture. Dead Lions, "
By Lincoln, Mcconnell, the lawyer
ey angelist OF Georgia. 3ir. Mcconnell,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27

sister. Mrs. Stuart Eiker. who Is ILL.,
Mrs Harry Simpson went TO Alexis
Monday To spend lew days at tie
home Of her uncle, William Coming
ham.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
Sale of JeWeled Combs
and BarretteS

81, $3.50 and 81 Values in Barrettes
and Hair Combs prcttily sparkling
with brilliant rhinestones, Bargain Fri
day Price for these 69c each.
Main Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27

the pathway to success and victory
The lecture was full OF wit and humor
am elevating thoughts and will long
be remembered The entertainment
committee was very fortunate in It's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
Coin Purse

German Silver Coin Purse. the pay
as-you-enter" kind, Special Bargain
Friday, 23c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27

in his pleasing and powerful manner,
showed that the truly successful life
must be an overcoming OF the obsta-
cles, laziness, cowaTdiCe and pessim-
ism, which are the lions that strew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
Linen Section-DomestiC Remnants " Price

sc inch Shifting Cambrics, ex-
ira fine quality-light and medi-
um dark Patterns, worth 1Sc,
Special Fridays Selling, 10c.
Imperial Chambray Ginghams
81 inches wide, Plain and Fancy,
we'll worth 161ac, Special Fri
day Selling, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
Greatest Kid Glove News We Ever Presented
New 81 Kid Gloves 69c Pair
Sold From 8 to II a. n1 Only.


able in
Seldom indeed the Tr Cities have Spring 2clasp 81
Kid Gloves been reduced at all early in the Spring
sale seasonabe bargain extraordinary should
peal to every Tri- City miss
Unequed
because of the low Choice CSC pair No exchange
5 O a quality. ~ ain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
Eye Comfort

There is a great world of
comfort to the eyes in a per
fectly fitted pair of glasses
or specs The lenses should
be accurately adapted to
your individual requirements
and should be set in frames
or mountings that rest com
fortably upon the nose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
EmbrOiderieS

45 inch Swiss Embroidery
Flouncings-alI new patterns,
$3.50 values, SO I'd.
Swiss and Cambria Edges
10 y inches wide-25c values,
10c I'd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27

81 inch BIeached Sheeting, ex-
ira good quality starch or
filling, regular price Csc, Spe-
cial Friday Selling, 271bc.
q inch White Ratine suitable
for Waists and Dresses, we'll
worth Csc, Special Friday Sell
ing, 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
PAUL JONES ROMPERS

4 minute, please. While on this
subject, we needs must tell you of the
in stock. They are sold at only SOC
each. Second Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-27
sec Cloths-Sale 39c

-Needlework, Second Floor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25

VIRGINIA;
In the clerks office of the circuit court
of Highland county, in vacation, the SIX
day of March, 1919
J. Lunsfard
VS. Summons by Publication
w A Bussard and B Bussard
The object of the above styled suit IS
to subject the interests of the defendants
W, A. Bussard and | B Bussard in tract
Of land containing-aores, more or less,
lying in the county of Highland granted
by the Common wealth of Virginia TO A:
W. Bussard and ]. A. Bussard deceased
which interests in the said land the said
defendants derived by descent from said
J. A. Bussard deceased. And it appear
ing by affidavit filed according 10 law
that the above named d. PENDANTS are not
residents of this state, it is therefore Or
dered that the said W. A. Bussard and |.
B. Bussard do appear within fifteen days
after due publication of this order, in the
clerks office of our said circuit court and
do " hat is necessary to protect their IN
teres,s. And it is further ordered be
published once week for four success
siye weeks in the Highland Recorder, d
newspaper published in the county .oi
Highland in the state of Virginia
w II Matheny, CLERK
Andrew L Jones, p. q.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25

Motion of counsel for Albert D.
Worth, who was given five years in
the penitentiary for felonlously
shooting Luther Bosserman on Feb.
goth last, to set aside the verdict
and grant new trial, was prompt
" set aside by Judge Ker of the
corporation court, and sentenced
was deferred pending the outcome
of the second trial of Mrs. Clara
Bosserman, charged with being an
accessory to Worth's crime.
As a result of their testimony in
the Worth trial, Mrs. Clara Rowzee
Bosserman and Mrs. Nellie Rowan
the two sisters who stood 50 faith
fully behind Worth, and whose tes-
timony was strongly rebutted ny
reputable witnesses, are now in the
hands of the law, having been ar,
rested on warrants charging them
with perjury. The warrants were
sworn out at the instance OF Com
monWealth's Attorney Garter. Brax'
ton, and the two women were TAX
en- into custody at the home Of
their father.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
MARRIED

Miss Pearl Cross of West Angus,
ia, and Mr.. w. Daniel Adams, of
the Government Forestry Service,
q native of Louisiana, were married
at the residence of Mrs. Laura F.
Cross, at West Augusta, at 2:30 p.
M, Saturday. The bride was dress
ed in gray coat suit and carried
pink roses. She was unattended
except by her aunt and matron of
honor, Miss Nina R. Cross. The
Rev. W. ". ]. Richie, of Church
vile, performed the ceremony.
Immediately after the ceremony,
luncheon was served to the we'd
ding party, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Adams motored to Staunton with
Miss Kate Anthony, and left Sun
day morning for wedding trip to
Canada and Europe. They will
return to America in July, and
make their home in Washington,
with a summer home in Ashe coun-
ty. N. c.
Miss Cross is a lovely young wom-
m with host of friends both in
staunton and Augusta, Bath and
Highland counties She was one
of the successful candidates in the
Leaders European Tour Contest
Iass summer. and accompanied the
Leader party to Europe. Mr..
Adams is an author and inventor of
note. Stanton Leader.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
WILLIAMSYlLLE NEWS.

April 14.-As there has been nc
items from this place lately per
haps a few won't come amiss.
Our town is quite a busy little
place lately. The steel bridge,
which is being built by the Va,
Bridge and Iron Company, Roa-
noke, Va, will be completed this
week. A most welcome improve
ment, as the last high water swept
the old fording and the road away.
Mr.. Farnsworth, who bought.the
mill property of Ernest Lockridge,
is very busy repairing the mill dam
which the floods also damaged very
much. He has also contracted for
the putting in of rolls and we can
soon furnish Highlanders with the
best grades of -four. Our little
valley has quite a reputation
on the quality of its wheat.
J. w. Bradshaw was damaged
considerably by the food, in fact,
no one escaped, as we had quite a
small sea.
Mr.. Bradshaw, one of our mer-
chants, has purchased an auto, and
talk of others coming into town.
The grain fed cattle of our vicinity
are moving out : Robert McClintic's
went to Ed Arbegast J. NJ. Byrd's
to Westerman, Clifton For e, Va
and Geo. Wallace's to Kick, Gov
ington, Va.
Robert McClintic, who has been
to Memorial Hospital, Richmond,
Va, returned home this week.
Our mail facilities are bum, as
the Fl. Lewis bridge was sweep in
to the river.
Mrs. Henderson Lockridge, who
was sick for some time, is better.
H. H. Revercomb is confined to
his bed with rheumatism.
Mrs. Norvel Brown, of Charles
ton, H., arrived at her fathers, J.
H. Marshall, Saturday she was
from Wednesday night till Satur-
day getting here AS the railroads
were badly crippled.
The wedding bells are ringing
all through this part of the country.
Blue Bell, don't forget to write
next week, what l have left out.
Violets
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Doe Hill

April 21.-Miss Iona Pope spent
a part of last week with her sister,
Mrs. Lon Shumate.
Dr.. Walden has accepted posi-
ton at Cambria, Va. Success to
him.
Mothers Day will be observed
here the second Sunday in May,
Come out mothers with your chill
dren and enjoy the service.
DR.. Slower and Prof. Williams,
of Crabbottom, spent a few hours
here Saturday.
DR.. Derby, of Monterey, paid
our town visit last week.
Miss Hester Jones, accompanied
by Miss Judith Saville and Miss
Maggie Peterson, spent Sunday and
Monday at home.
Miss Nancy Blagg is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Josiah Wilson, of st.
Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Botkin have
moved to Augusta, near Mt. Scion.
Occasional
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Gold Medal for Girl or Boy

A gold medal to the school boy
or girl between the ages of 10 and
Is who writes the best composition,
not to exceed 800 words, on the
repair and maintenance of earth
roads, is to be awarded by Logan
Waller Page, Director, Clfice OF
Public Roads, United States De-
partment of Agriculture, Washing
ton, D. G. All compositions must
be submitted to Mr.. Page before
May Is, 1913, and the medal will
be awarded as soon thereafter as
the compositions can be graded.
The composition may be based on
knowledge gained from looks or
other sources, but no quotations
shovld be made.
After many years experience in
dealing with the public road situa-
ton of the country, it is mir. Pages
belief that ignorance on the subject
of repair and maintenance OF roads
is as much the cause of their con-
dition as any other one factor. 1t
is expected that the competition
will bring about better under
standing of the subject OF repair
and maintenance in the rural dis
tricts.
Any child between the ages men
toned, attending a country school.
may compete. Only one side OF
the paper must be written on; each
page should be numbered; the
name, age, and ad lress of the
writer, and the name and location
of the school which he or she is
attending must be plainly written
at the top of the first page, The
announcement of the competition
has been sent to the superipteD-
dents of schools in the rural dis
tricts. No further information can
be obtained from the Office OF
Public Roads. This announcement
should be plain to everyone, and
all children will thus start on a
basis of equality.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
FIRE AT DURBIN

Durbin, the thriving little city
on the Greenbrier, had destruc.
tive blaze early Tuesday morning
The fire originated in room in
the Kisner Hotel which had been
occupied the previous night, the
occupants two men having left
on an early train just before the
fire was discovered.
The town, like many of it's class,
is without fire protection and the
blaze. eat its way until something
m )re substantial than frame build
ings checked it. Fortunately, the
Bank of Durbin, built of brick,
and a cement block building in the
other direction, kept the fire from
destroying the remainder of the
town.
The Kisner Hall and and Hotel,
Watts pool room and restaurant,
Shullman's store and Rexrode's
store were the buildings entirely
destroyed, while the Bank of Dur
bin was damaged to the extent,
perhaps, of 81, 900.
The total loss will probably reach
S25, 900, with a considerable in
surance on most of the property.
J. Ed Arbogast, who had but re-
Gently moved there and opened
feed and meat store, was in Monte
rey at the time, as was also Steve
Hiner, a prominent merchant of Dur
bin, and when the news came that
Durbin was burning, they lost no
time in starting and made a record
spin across the mountains. Meth
er, however, sustained any loss,
though Mr.. Arbogast S store being
in danger, friends had removed his
stock beyond the danger zone.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Circuit Court

It seemed to be pretty we'll un.
derstood that no business of gener-
al interest would come up at this
term of the circuit court, and the
people did not turn out to any
large extent.
Judge Holt came to town Mon
day evening. The nonresident
LAWYERS in attendance we're Messrs.
Curry and Timberlake, of staun-
ton, and John W. Stephenson, of
Warm Springs.
1t was not grand jury term,
and there were no criminal cases
docketed for trial.
The business of the term was
wound up in two days .-.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
To the Voters Of Highland Co.

The Law requires your Capita
ton Tax shall be paid on or before
May 4, 1918, in order to vote this
fall, this means the taxes for 1910,
1911 and 1912.
| will call on all persons in ar
rears with taxes and levies during
the month of May. Please be
ready to meet your obligations.
After June LIST the tickets will be
TUNED over to an officer for Inn
mediate collection.
Yours very respectfully,
4t Willis Gibson. Treas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
coughs and Consumption

Coughs and colds, when neglect
ed, always lead to serious trouble
of the lungs. The wisest thing to
do when you have a cold that trou-
bles you is to get bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery. You will
get relief from the first dose, and
finally the cough will disappear.
O. II. Brown, of Muscadine, Ala,
writes; my wife was down in
bel with an obstinate cough. and |
honestly believe had it not been for
DR.. Kings New Discovery, she
would not be living TODAY" Kown
for forty three years as the best
remedy for coughs and colds. Price
soc and 800. Recommended by
all druggists
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Look to Your Plumbing.

You know what happens in a house in
which the plumbing is in poor condition
everybody ia the house ls liable te
contract typhoid or some other fever.
The digestive organs perform the same
functions in the human body as the
plumbing does for the house, apd they
should be kept in first class condition all
the time. Ifyeu have any trouble with
your digestion take Chamberlain Tab
is and you are certain to get quick re-
lief. For sale by all Dealers.-Adver-
isement.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25

To all Persons Owning Lands Adjoining
the Lands of Charles Varner near
Ieadwaters in Highland County. Va.
Notice is hereby given that on the
First day of the next April term of the
circuit court of Highland county, that
being the 22nd day OF april 1913, will
present a position to said court asking
that an order be entered directing the
county Surveyor of said county to make
an inclusive survey of my lands lying in
said county near Heahwaters. Given IN
der my hand this 18th day of March,
1913, Charles b warner
By Counsel
Andrew l. Jones, Counsel
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Notice

With view to a change in bust
ness, all parties indebted to either
Of the undersigned by note or 9TH
erwise, are notified to settle within
80 days after the date of this notice
either by note with approved secur-
ity OF cash.
Judgement is demanded of all or
any parties falling to comply with
the above notice. Respectfully,
R. K. and Mrs. S C. Hiner.
Apr. q, 1913
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Piedmont Business College,


| have a boy to come with
me May 10th. - Wise. l have
fully made up my mind to take
course in Piedmont-T azeweli|
Teacher. | am a S35 country
school teacher. / hope some
time to be able to attend Pied
mont. = Powhatan. Am con-
templating taking a Banking
Course in your College, as |
learn that Piedmont has a high
standard in this special course
-Hampden Sidney. Am teach
ing, but want something bel ter
Interested in course given at
Piedmont. Think | shall enter
June LIST Scott County. Am
thinking of visiting Va, and
entering college there. Knox
vile. Will probable enroll with
you in June. Albemarle Teach
or. I'll be there on the 23rd.-
High School Graduate Am
now a student Of State Normal,
but prefer business career to
that of merely teaching. De-
sire to enter Piedmont May lst.
: Farmville. They are trying
to get me a position here.
Beokkeeper Draughons Bust
ness College. Hope to meet
YOU both in June. Florida.
Sam Jack Musick, Mrg.,
Piedmont Business College, Inc
Lynchburg, Va.
-rsTF
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Drive Sick HeaGat hes Away

Sick headaches, sour gassy stom-
ach indigestion, biliousness disap-
pear quickly after you take Or.
Kings New Life Pills. They puri-
fly the blood and put new life and
vigor in the system. Try them
and you will be we'll satisfied.
Every pill helps; every box guaran,,
terd. Price 25c, Recommended
BY all druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Notice to Teachers

Thespring examination for teach
ers for the year 1913 will be held
in the Monterey High School build,
ing on Thursday, Friday and Sat
urdny, April "A, 25, and 26.
Notify me If you expect to take
this examination.
Very truly,
Grattan Payne,
- Div. Supt
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Cough Medicine for Children.

Too much care cannot be used in &C.
Letting a cough medicine for children,
1t should be pleasant to take, contain no
harmful substance and be most effectual.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets
these requirements and Is favorite with
the mothers of young children every
where. For sale by all Dealers.-Ad-
r,o-,4.ca,,,op+
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
Statement OF the Financial
EanGitiOu


Condition
of THE CITIZENS BANK OF HIGH
land, Incorporated, located at Monterey,
in the State of Virginia,at the close of
business, Apr. 4, 1918, made to the State
Corporation Commission.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts 98,O7O 81
Overdrafts unsecured 355 26
Furniture, and fixtures 1000 on
Exchanges and checks for next
days clearings 1858 so
Other cash items
Due from Nat. Banks mot
reserve agentsl 7,464 O8
Paper currency 1870 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents 81 70
Gold coin 375 90
Silver coin 1856 70
Total 1O9,S74 At
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 10000 90
Surplus fund 5000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid 400 70
1hdVldual deptS subject to OK. Al, l73 ~
Time certificates of deposit 33.562 %
Certified checks 3 Oh
Cashiers checks outstanding
Due to National Banks 6,153 70
Notes and bill re.discounted
Bills payable, including GER
titicates of deposit repre-
senting money borrowed
Reserved for accrued interest
on certificates of deposit 400 90
Reserved for accrued taxes rs 90
Total $1O9,s74 At
], g. G, Hansel, do solemny swear
that the above is true statement of the
financial condition of the Citizens Bank
of Highland, located at Monterey, Va,
at the CLOSE of business On the 4th day of
Apr 1918 10 the best of my knowledge
and belief.
&C Hansel, Cashier
Correct-Attest:
Chas. P. Jones
Boyd Stephenson Directors
V. B Bishop
state of virginia,
~ County of Highland
Sworn to and subscribed before me by
G G Hansel, cashier this Is dav of Apr
1918.
Edwin Jones, N P
My commission expires Aug 81, 1914
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25
MARRIED

At Hotel Monterey, Wednesday
evening April %, Mr.. Sandy Gay
and Miss ivy Townsend, both of
Back Creek. Rev. L. l.. LoWance
was the officiating minister.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-04-25

We have nice assortment of
ladies Jacket suits. Come in and
look at them. Highland Mercan-
tile Co.