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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

We editor and his better half
are under obligations to quite q
number Of friends who have re-
Gently been sending US delicious
cantaloupes, nice sweet corn, etc.
II they keep on remembering "
with such favors we will soon for
get that there is such q thing as
high cost Of living.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Union services are now being
held at the Baptist, Methodist and
Presbyterian churches on Sunday
evenings. Next Sunday the union
service will be held at the Bap-
tist church and DR.. Cunningham
will preach the sermon. Al
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Misses Majorie Tate, Of Castal-
ian, and her visitor, Miss Jamie
Wetherford, Of Canton, chaperon-
ed by Mrs. Stigler, Of Durant, at
tended the dance at the Elks Club
Friday evening last, the guests Of
Miss Marie Stoner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
cuRED OF INDIGESTION.

Mrs. Sadie r. Clawson, Indiana, Pa,
was bothered with indigestion. my
stomach panied me night and day."
she writes, II would feel bloated and
headache and bel:hing after eating. !
also suffered from constipation. My
daughter had used Chamberlain's Tab
lets and they did her 50 much good
that she gave me a few doses Of them
and insisted upon my trying them.
They helped me as nothing else has
DONE" For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Next Sunday morning, at the
Presbyterian church, DR.. Jos.
Rennie expects to complete the
powerful sermon which he COM
menced at the Methodist church
union service last Sunday even
ing. All are cordially invited to
attend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our friends
for the many kindnesses and
sympathy in our recent bereaye--
ment, the loss Of our wife. and
mother. These deeds will never
be forgotten.
T. A. Bowles and Family.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

The magnificent statement,
showing the superb financial con-
dition Of the Planters Bank Of
Schlater. is published in this issue
Of The Commonwealth. The
Planters Bank is one Of the most
prosperous banking houses in the
Delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
French Remedy for
Stomach Troubles

The leading doctors Of France have
~ yesss used ! prescription d vege-
esbls oiis for chronic stomach tfcSsIs
"a constipation thst acts like . charm.
one dose will convince you. Severe
esses II years Standing sfe often greatly
bene6ted within ~ hours. So mary
.ecpIe ia getting surprising results
An we feel al pfrsons suffering ffese
esnstipstion, lever bowel, liver enc
asmaeh troubles should ~. Msyre
Wcndsrful Stomach Kennedy. y y -!
Sold hszs W .-
1. 4. Melntyrs Dsug Company snd
lEs9ram Svss5xhsss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Kate Stainback, Of Minter
City, was the guest Of Miss Kath-
leen Gist last week and added
m lch pleasure to the dance at
the Elks Club Friday evening.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Humphreys,

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Humphreys,
Jr., have enjoyed hours freighted
with pleasure in merry England.
In Liverpool they we're guests OF
honor at a number Of dinners,
luncheons and teas in the circle
of their friends Of King Cotton,
whose home $ and gardens EN-
phasize all the marked beauty and
comforts Of the English under
their own vine and fig tree.--Lex-
ington Advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

The Statement Of the Green
wood State Bank, showing the
excellent financial condition OF
that splendid institution, is pub
lished in this issue Of The Com
monwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mrs. F. Goodman and children,
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Kantrovitz
left in an automobile for a trip to
Pine Bluff, Little Rock and Hot
Springs, where they will visit for
a few weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mrs. j. N. Avis and daughter,
Gladys, Of Louisville, KY, who
have been visiting relatives and
friends in the city, leave today
for other points in the Delta be-
fore returning home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Edna Wilson Nichols, Of
Durant, and Helen Patterson, Of
Stoddard, Va, were the attractive
guests Of Miss Kathleen Smith, on
w, River Front last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Contractor G. G. Mitchell Is
building a handsome broom cot
taqe on East Church street for
Mrs. Ada Robertson. When COM
pleted il will be occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Dudley.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
FOR SALE.

A fiye.room cottage on West
River Front, artesian well, sewer
ace and water works, and out
buildings belonging to place; lot
1OOx425 feet. Will sell all or part
81 Iot. For terms apply to
' s. r. COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. Morrison, a prominent mer-
chant Of Coffeeville, and one Of
the contractors for the building
Of the Humphreys Highway, was
here one day last week and made
US n pleasant call. .r..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

MI. Jos. w. Schram and bride,
OF Clarksdale. were the guests Of
Mrs. M. Clarke and family the
first OF the week, on their return
from a visit to New Orleans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mesdames Shelby S. Steele and
Oscar F. Bledsoe are spending
the remainder Of the heated term
in Chicago and points Of interest
in the North.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Braddock,
of Yazoo City, are the appreciated
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Brad
dock, in Congress Heights this
week. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Misses Fannie Mclean and
Georgia Wilson, two Of Jackson's
most charming social favorites,
we're the guests Of Miss Lille
Humphreys last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Parish and
children, and Mrs. N. N. Parish al d
Jonn Dahmer left last week for
Asheville, N. G., to spend a few
weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Cornelia Dyer, one Of Lex
ington's charming young ladies'
added much pleasure to the dance
last Friday evening, the guest Of
Miss Emma BeaIl.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.M. L. Virden, President OF
the Greenwood Lumber Co., came
over from Greenville and spent a
few days here the first ofthe week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mrs. Fred Franklin has erected
a pretty cottage on corner Of
Henderson and Gibbs Street, ad-
Joining her home in Congress
Heights.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Bette May Rembert, Of
New Orleans, is the charming
guest Of Miss Berenice Steele this
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
NOTICE.

Public Transfer; prepared to do
all kind Of hauling, also kindling
for sale.
G. W. CHAMBL ESS,
Phone 3O8.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mrs. w. S. Barry and daugh-
tiers left this week for North Car
DINA, where they will spend the
remainder of the heated term.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Marie Maloney has return
ed to her home at Canton, after q
pleasant visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Reno, OF
Birmingham, are visiting Mrs.
Reno's parents in this city, Mr.,
and Mrs. C. G. Price.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

A PERMIT TO SMOkE-WHY NOT!
The Permit is the best Ave cent CT
gar on the market. Buy n and see
tAps)
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

The Kimbrough Auto Co. have
moved 4 portion 81 their business
into the Gillespie building, next
door to The Commonwealth
office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

"A NICKEL BUYS A PERMIT
The Permit to smoke costs only five
cents at almost any cigar stand. It's
a long, cool, mild, delightful cigar.
(aayl
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Julia Humphreys returned
Tuesday from a visit to Mrs. w.
5. Jones at Greenwood--Duran
News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Susie B. McLemore, and
her guest, Miss Long, came over
from ltta Bena to attend the
dance last Friday evening.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. Stanley D. Bowles was
called home this week by the
death Of his mother, Mrs. N. A.
Bowles.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
~FyEREATTACK or COLO CURED

sEvEREATTACK or collie CURED
u 4. Crcss. Who traysIs in Virgins
III cthsr southern States, was taken
suddsnly M severely III vim eclie. AZ
~ snrs9 ntDss Ne came " NJ nerchaat
irscecnsnsaded Chamberlainss Cole.
Cke,sts aad Diarrboea Remedy. to
y " H eussd him. Ne oDs sbculd
ssys - ejourDsy withcat bct-
pxspaFssier. ~ sss N
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

invigoratlng to the Pale and Slckiy
The Old stsndard general strengthening tomb,
GROVE.S TASTELEsS chill TONIC. drives oui
Maiaria Jenriches the blood and builds upthe w.
TEN. 4 true tonic. For sdults and children SS
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Bess Wilson, of Lexington,
was the guest of Miss Emma
Beall, coming over for the dance,
Friday evening last.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

DR.. D. M. McGehee was down
from his plantation near Wake
land Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

FOR RENT--Five desirable Of
fees over Raines drugstore. APP
ply at this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
FOR RENT.

The building formerly occupied
by r. Goodman Dry Goods Co.,
TO Howard st. VIII rent cheap
Apply to r. Goodman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Hon. j. w. George, Of Yazoo
City, visited his brother, Hon. W.
C. George, at Runnemede this
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mrs. John Dantone and son are
visiting relatives at Atlanta. Mr..
Dantone will join them next
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
Mr.. John 7. Wells has returned
from his recent visit to relatives
in Alabama.

Mr.. c. T. Jordan was over from
dreenville on business af,w days
this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mrs. M. V. Jones, of Highlandale,
was a business visitor to Green
wood Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. I. A. Malone has returned
from a visit to his family at Asbe-
vile. N. c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
Miss Agnes Tins, Of vicksburg.
is the attractive guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sumter Gillespie this week.

Miss Bess Price has returned
iron a delightful visit to friends
and relatives in Memphis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. R. Davis have
gone to Atlantic City and New
York for a visit of several weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Attorney w. j. Patrick made a
professional visit to Minter City
Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

~FOUND-Key. Apply at this
office, pay for advertisement and
get same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Attorney Alfred Stoner is
spending several weeks a. Dem
yer and Colorado Springs. Colo.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mi. B. H. Brown and family
have returned from a visit to
.Tupelo relatives.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Miss Lucille Stoner is spending
his week with Miss Corneliat
Dyer, at Lexington,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Stop the pain and get the corn, with
BEST YET Sold by |. T. Mcintyre
Drug Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Herman Levy came over from
Lexington on business the first Of
this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

W. pay the highest cash prices for
IOA Feathers. "a
louis Hide & Fur Co.. IL, johnson
II. greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. E.. H. Schlater, a prominent
citizen and planter Of Schlater,
was here on business Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Attyrneys O. L. Kimbrough and
Means Johnston were in Clarks-
dale on business Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Hon. G. c. Benefited, of Pom
totoc, was in the city a few hours
Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. R, B. Davie has returned
from a few weeks visit to rela-
and tives friends in Tennessee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mis- Noble Stevens has return
d from a most delightful visit TO
trends in Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs; B. W. Thomas, Of
Bowie, are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Thayer this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Scott Armstrong was over from
Greenyille the latter part Of last
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Dr. Grover Kirby and Frank
#Eea we're down from Money on
business the first of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

District Attorney Dan Brewer Of
Clarksdale, was in the city on bust
ness the first Of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Mr.. g. w. Holmes has returned
from a visit to Yazoo City rela-
.tives and friends.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

~ , n" HI !.
BEST YETI Takes Corns off. Sold
only in Csc bottles /. T. Mcintyre
Drug CO..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Contractors May and Beeman
i've completed a pretty cottage
n South Dewey Street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
piles Cured In 8 to n Days

Your druggist will refund money fAzO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF ltchin3.
Blind, Bleeding or Protrudlng Piles IN TO "a daye.
The drst application siyes Ease snd Rest. 20.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

N. j. W. Dulaney has purchas-
q . pretty new Overland car.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

J 4. Spruell was down from
.S.blater on business Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17
81 W. S. Hill made a business
y Winona Tuesday.
,,d;an Runner Ducks for sale.
pho,e No. 10.
4, ". F. Sulzbacher visited
|s,r,ser last Sunday.
c.n Balkin and Jake Gidwitz,
!, sehlater, we're here Tuesday.

NJ u. P. Weaver has returned
81, ] visit to Asheville, NC.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

Our display Of rich and beau
tiful Art Goocs is our PRIDE
and We have o, display not
only high priced wares put
our stock embraces goods q
ali values, high and low, and
all of them represent the Dest
goods obtainable for the
amount invested.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-07-17

I. Purnell was down from
..nisndale On business Monday.

u. &. L. Purnell was down i IRON
hIsndale o. Duslnsss '''
hon. ". $. HllI lase business
"a 10 Wlnona luesua,.
Indian Runner DUCKS ior SAFE.
E,soue No. 10.
.c,-..aha. v;s;tad
anaer last Sunoay'
n;.
Sam Balkln any 'an m. ~
o-----
NJ w. P. Weaver has returned
,,;s;t 10 Asheville. NC.
~
pf Nh overland car.
y -
car,,eu was down from
g. ~
se''a'e' -
Nc Noble Stevens has return
/, an } most delightful visit to
o
c-o,,ractors Nav and Beeman
..,,a COMPLETED a pretty cottage
ca,,th Dawev Street.
Y 49,
n. ~ ma highest cash prices for
u, -, hers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-10-02
Doe Hill

We rejoice because of the great
victory won last Tuesday over the
liquor forces. We are proud of our
grand old State Our only regret
| is that we have to wait 81 long,
almost two years, before t e usl.-
ering in of the glad. day when the
whiskey men will be forced to seek
other employment. Many homes
may be wrecked, and many precious
| livrs 60 down to ruin in that length
Of time.
Mrs. Alfred Armstrong. who has
suffered greatly for the past two
weeks from phlebitis is improving
slowly.
Miss Mary A. Snyder, who was
attacked and severely hurt by a
sheep two weeks ago, is still unable
to walk.
Mrs. Martha Hoover has been i'll
since Friday and will be taken to
the Kings Daughters Hopital to-
morrow. Her daughter Mrs, A. |.
Wooddell, will accompany her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Cupp of
Sangersville, were guests of Mrs. }.
H Armstrong last Thursday.
Miss Geneva Jones and little
brother, Andrew, spent last week
with their aunt, Miss Matte Jones.
Milton Eagle of Stocksville came
over last week to cast fis vote for
prohibition.
Mrs. McCarty returned to Phila-
delphia last week accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. Jno M. Jones.
Miss Helen Blagg is attending
High School at Mcdowell.
Our school will begin next week
With Miss Carrie Harouff as prin-
cipal and Miss Adeline Armstrong
assistant.
Mrs. M. E. Ruckman is spen1ir 6
awhile at the home of her brother,
s. c. Eagle.
Dr.. Fitzhugh and wife spent
Sunday at the home of the latter's
o .rents. Mr.and Mrs. Tom Wagner,
Strait Creek.
Miss Laula Jones left last week
FIR Harrisonburg where she will
attend the S. n. School.
ALI heus Jones went to East
Virginia last week for a short stay
Mrs. Oliver FIeisher and party
of friends from Mcdowell motored
through our village yesterday in
her new Ford purchased last week
of Forest Kyle.
Occasional
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-10-02
Tract Of Valuable
Timber Land For Sale

On Saturday the 3rd. day OF
October, 1914 at the front door OF
the court house in Monterey,
Highland County, Virginia, | will
offer for sale to the highest bidder
at public auction a tract of valu-
able timber land on The East side
of Allegheny Mountain containing
300 acres, more or less, known as
the Pufinbarger or t}ise land q.
adjoining the lanes of John p,
Hise, C. S Hull and others. None
of this timber has ever ! cen cut
off. This ;s the best piece of land
on this part of the mountain and
will be sold worth the money. Anv
one who desires may submit bid
for the timber without purchasing
the land.
Terms: One third cash and for
the balance the purchaser to exc
cute his two Londs of equal amounts
falling due in one and Two years
respectively from date, dated on
the day of sale, bearing interest
from date, waving the homestead
exemption and a vendors lien
retained until all the purchase
price is paid
/. L. Beverage.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-10-02
Notice

In order to wind up the partner.
ship business of the late firm of
Waybright & Hammer, | will as
surviving partner of said firm on
the 18th, day of October, 1914,
that being the first day Of the
October term of the Circuit Court,
offer for sale at public auction at
the front do II of the Court House
Of Highland County, those two
registered, thorouOhbred stations
owned by said firm.
One Of them is the imported
French Percheron Stallion lntre-
pi!e, No 67O79; q dark grey, 8
years Id, fna style and action, II
sure breeder. weight 100 pounds
The other is Jew eli Artist, No.
1867. weight 1850, chestnut with
striped Snip; fne natural stvle'
t. cd disposition. has all OF the
saddle gai,s and is and excellent
harness horse. :,
Additional Information VIII Ne
furnished on request.
Tc' ms will lie made known on
day OF sale.
Luther Hammer.
Monterey, Va, Route |.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-10-02
From Bath

If the Editor will be so kind as
tn pardon his silent correspondent,
We will try to give you few items,
We are havlIg lovely bright
weather with cool frosty nights.
Whooping cough seems to be the
| la est fad in this section, aim 81
every body's chill, ron having it
Rev. Henry Lawson Of the
Callaghan NJ. L circuit preached
al Green wood Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. AIonzo Heller of
Marian Ind, are spending some
tine visiting friends and relatives
il, Bath and Allegheny.
Mr.. and Mrs. " liam McLaugh-
| lin Of Roncevert v. Va. are TX
pected to- visist at the home of the
t .rmer's grandfather, j. Y. Greav
or, this week.
Mrs. e. B. Bowers returned
h me Saturday from u TWO weeks
visit with her son, Carl B .wers Of
Healing Springs.
Mrs W. A. Clarkson has BEEN
spenuing sone time at her old home
npur kluca'd
Born to Mr. and Mrs Carl Bow
els edncsday Sept. %, ii fine lOa
p ,und boy.
Harry Meyers of Panama, C. A /,
Nho is visiting his mother, III
Covington spent one day last week
with his aunt, Mrs. J R. McCalis-
ter, accompanied by Miss Varna
keyser.
We certainly have cause to feel
proud of our grand old state, in the
great victory won in the state-wid
liquor fight, but this precinct has
cause to blush for shame at az (drY)
to 20 (weO vote.
to, for, aside we had one good
temperance sermon by the Rev
Henry Lauson, we had no temper.
ance speakers.
Long live the Recorder, and may
it ever ta~e the good stand to
fight the good fight, and come off
victorious in every good cause as
it has done in this one.
Botkin and McCallister have
received their new fly wheel and
now have their mill in operation
Several of young people are going
to the big show in Covington We'd
nrsday. Gala
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-10-02

J. Wesley Hevener and family
of Hightown, were in town Mon
day.
Notice Central office will close
at s D. m. from Oct until Jan.
|, 1915. G. T. Shumate
Jacob Hevener and T. W Ken
nard of Staunton motored to Grail
bottom Saturday, and returning
Monday, were accompanied by Mr.,
Hevener's mother, wife and childl en-
who had been spending some time
at the Hevener home in Crabbot
tom.
Mrs. s. w. Crumme5t of Staun-
ton is visiting her son, R. H. Crum-
NETT, in Crabbottom.
Streams are getting very low.
,use by the long drouth.
Send in your renewals to the
Recorder. The Recorder furnishes
all the late war news in con lensed
form. See front page.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-10-02
Republican Meeting

At a meeting of Highland Coun
tv Republicans at Monterey last
Saturday, delegates and alternotes
were selected for the Convention to
be held at Buena Vista. Va, on
Oct. l 1914.
G. D. Dudley rendered his res
ignation as chairman of the Repub-
lican County Committee, ana H.
NJ. Slaven was named as his sue
cessor, and Jas. A. Eagle, secretary
A new county committee was select
ed, two men being named at each
of the ten precincts in the county.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-10-02

Mrs. Bette hincaiI anti Mrs,
Mark Simmons, who returned Mon
day from visit to their brother,
John Swadley, near huntsville, re-
port the appearance there, on Sat
urday noon after the robberles on
Jackson's River, of a very mys-
terions and uneasy stranger. lie
called for diuner, and willie wait
ing for the meal, kept his suitcase
beside his chair. This was all the
baggage he carried, and when IN
vited to the dining room he took 1t
with him there, placing it immeci-
ately beside him. During the meal,
there was some slight commotlon
of some kind in the yard. causing
him perceptible concern, a tact no
ticed by the family, though moth
ing had been heard of the raid in
this section on Thursday night.
The man said he was going to
Craigsville, and the fact that he
was travelling at right angles to all
the telephone lines is taken as an
other significant fact.
A description of the suit case.
gotten from Mr.. Swadley by tele-
phone tallies pretty we'll with the
one taken from the Pinckney store.