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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Vim. T. Swadley Dead

W. T. Swadley, to whose illness
the Recorder referred some time
ago, died at his home at Wander
pool Wednesday morning about 10
o'clock.
While his condition for the past
month has been very critical, the
people of Highland heard with
much regret the news of Mr.. Swad-
ley's death.
He was never very robust man,
but his malady began troubling
him about the time of the July
court, when he served as a juror
in the famous McClung. Folks land
suit. Since then he had gone down
rapidly, although he was hopeful
of recovery to the very last.
In the death of W. T. Swadley
the county loses an excellent citi-
zen, one who was held in high
esteem wherever known: He was
honorable and upright in all his
dealings with his fellowmen, and
from them we hear nothing but
words of praise and communication.
He was seLiof member of the
mercantile firm of SwadleY Bros.
at Vanderpool and postmaster at
that place. His father was A. f.
Swadley, who died many years ago
He is survived by his wife, for
nerly Miss Mary Lowman, OF Day,
ton, and to her motherly care and
love are left three bright little
children.
Charles and George Swadley are
his two surviving brothers, and
Mesdames H. H. Terry, of Plnck'
new, Lloyd Sullenberger and K: NJ
Trimble, of Monterey, and Miss
Lucy Swadley, of California are Ills
sisters.
All but the last named are expect
ed to be present at the funeral, to
he held at Hightown church this
(Friday) morning at II o'clock.
While cIlnging to life and hopeful
of recovery, Mr.. Swadley was re-
signed to the Masters will and
expressed his willingness and read
nesssfor the great change,B
Mrs Swadley's brother, j A.
Loxman, of Dayton, had been in
the home for two weeks, and a
sister, Mrs. Bertha Quisenberry. OF
Lexington, will attend the funeral.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Sudden Death

Mrs. &. W. Hevener, a we'll
known and esteemed lady of High
town, died suddenly at an early
hour Thursday morning. Heart
failure was the cause of death ,a.and
she expired before a physician
could reach the home.
The funeral will take place Fri
day at 2 p. M, interment in family
grave yard.
An appropriate sketch of her life
will appear in next weeks Recor-
der.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Literary Contest

Monterey High School and Crab
bottom High School will debate at
the last named place Saturday,
February 81.
Resolved: that women should he
given the right to vote on the
same basis as men. Monterey
taking the affirmative
The successful side will 60 to the
University to try their luck at the
fual contest Ist and end OF April
There will also he a reading con.
test between these two Schools.
The winer will compete in the
final contest at the University.
Admission of Csc will be charged
to help out on the travelling expen-
ses etc. Come out and hear the
students.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Farm and Timber Lands
for Sale Cheap

One farm 400 acres, we'll fenced.
Price $4,000 90. One hundred
acres of this farm is 6pe river bot
tom that will bring so to 100 bu.
corn per acre and from u to q
tons bay per acre
Adjoining is Il farm of 440 acres
equally as fine. price only $4,000.
1850 acres, half mile from r. r
500 to 600 acres river bottom on it
and Iii Land good and smoothe. |
en- sell ibis fine farm with sew eral
good dwellings on it. Together
with ? good young mules, 2 good
horses. : Colts 3 years old, ready
70 break Jersey cow and all
farming implements for the very
low price If SIG coo
I69 acres good land, we'll fenced.
good dwelling and other out build
ia; in fne neighborhood. Price
S3 $40
Ais, have maHy more at cores
pDrangIy low price. Write for
furlhcr particulars telling me what
you want--I have it.
T.. IT Shaeffer,
St Harr!soDburg, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Williamsville

AS it has been some time since
have seen a letter in your papa
from our thriving little village, |
will try aud give you few items
George L. Marshall spent Satur-
day night at the home OF }. +.
Coursey.
The principal of our school. Miss
Archie McClin'ic, spent Saturday
and Sunday with her friends down
the river.
IF Coursey made a business trip
to Warm Spring last week, he
spent night going and one com
ing back with his son. Roy Coursey,
ut huntsville.
The Ladies Missionary Society
met at Mrs. Henderson L. ckridge's
last Thursday They were invited to
take dinner. The day was enjoyed
BY all. Twelve members being
present; they had good meeting.
H. H. Revercomb, who has been
on the sick list for several weeks,
we are glad to report is improving.
Miss Mary Harouff and Landon
Burns of BurnsvilIe visited Mrs.
Julian Byrd Saturday night and
Sunday.
There will be preaching at the
Presbytc rian church February Is
by Rev. Dickson, with view to Il
call.
Rev. Murray will preach at 3
o'clock of the same day at the
Baptist church.
Robert Dixon WAS in in oar
village last week fie Was So un-
fortunate as to cut his hand pretty
badly and come over to have DR..
FaircIoth dress it for him. Hope
it will soon be we'll.
G. T. Marshall and son, Cecil,
spending a few days in Augusta
Co.. visiting Mr.. Marshall's son.
Willie, who has moved there re-
Gently.
Mrs. H. B. Farnsworth had a
quilting one day recent V, several
ladies' Of the the nighborhood were
present, and enjoyed good din
ner.
One of our merchants. Robert
H. Lockridge, accompanied by
Karl Poundsione went to Burns
Vile after a load of corn last We'd
nesday.
Mrs Lima Erv;ne has been visit.
ing Mrs. J. NJ. Byrd for severa
days
DR.. Hall, The optician, has been
doing a good deal Of work in his
line of business down here. He
has returned to Monterey.
Some of our young folks vii
| give a play at the school house
March 5th beginning at 6 o'clocI
D. m. Title --"Single Life. AID,
mission 25o for adlts, children 15c
Prosaeds for church purpose. We
wonid like a full house.
Miss Lucille Gum of Vanderpoo
is visiting Misses Hilda Farnswortt
and Gertrude Coursey.
SkidOo
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Civic Laaeue Programme

The health meeting, at the High
School building on Friday night.
under the auspices of the school
and Civic League, drew full house.
c. w. Trimble i: president of the
organization and ]. Fl. Pruitt sec
Rotary, and after the transaction of
routine business, the following
special programme was rendered:
Piano Solo Miss Lura Dovle.
Racitation:--O!d Oaken Bucket
Miss Elizabeth Whitelaw.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by DR.. c..
Fox.
Violin Solo- Miss Mahle Doyle.
Essay-"Care of the Teeth"-
Miss Alma Trimble.
"Sanitatinn hy Ventilation"-
address by DR. ]. F. Slower.
House Fly The carrier of dis
ease Edgar John Johnston.
Piano Solo--Miss Irene Hevener
1t can be seen at a glance that
the programme was intended to be
educational along hygienic lines,
and being about the first meeting
ever held in the village devoted
primarily to health interests, each
number on the, programme was
given such attention as to justify
the conclusion that the effort die
not fail of it's purpose.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
HighIand Recorder
LOCAL NEWS
Pointed Paragrapl,s-Brief News
Notes-People at Home and
Abroad.

J NJ. Colaw was called to Rich
mond Tuesday on business.
J. NJ. Byrd.!of Wi!liamsville, was
in Monterey Thursday.
Dennis Beverage, of Thorny Bot
torn, was in Monterey Thursday on
his way 10 Glover Lick to accept a
position at that place.
Dave Farmer, who has been visit
ing Highland relatives for some
time, was in Monreray Thursday.
Highland Lodge will hold its reg.
ular monthly communication OF
Friday night, Feb. 26.
By order of the W. NJ.
J. H. Pruitt, Sec.
Kindly make remittance if your
subscription is in arrear.
Maple sugar and syrup have
made their appearance on the
Monterey market.
Augusta county candidates are
lining up for the coming fall cleo
ton.
A handsome three piece sauce
pan set of aluminium ware for you
if YOU send in five new subscriptions
to Recorder.
February gave US some buster
near the beginning and is brlsfllng
up at the close, but taken as a
whole, she has at least shown V"ry
becoming "neutrality" in the
struggle between the weather man
and Highlands small hay supply.
I have the exclusive agency for
the Victor Talking machines and
Victor records ior Highland Coun
ty. There is nothing of the kind
that equals a ViGtrola | have a
demonstrating machine and records
on hand at all times.
II. VI. Slrveus, Jeweler.
FOR SALE \ new Sewing Ma
chine, made by the New Home
people. Call or write this office.
Geo. Wesley Simmons of Pen
dleton county West Va. and Miss
Lnuella Simmons of Highland coun
ty, were married the 10Th inst Rev
N. A. Parker performing the cere-
mnny.
Mrs. H. G. Fleisher. of Arkansas,
who with her little daughter, had
been at Hotel Monterey for tw"
weeks or more, went out to Staun-
ton Monday morning.
A man has asked us if any one
has advertised the sale of White
Orpington chickens or eggs, good
seed corn and Scotch collie pups.
Wouldn't it pay some one to adv.
these things if they have any for
sale?
DR.. Miller has recently added to
his veterinary hospital at Monterey
a modern and up-to- date operat-
ing table go an expensive addition,
but very necessary. The doctor
had a case of surg ry on hand last
Monday and dedicated" the new
Equipment, his subject bring a
fourteen hundred pound horse.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
LETTER TO
DIR. K1LMER Il Co,
!:INGHA MTON. N. Y.
PROVE WHAT SWAMP ROOT

PROVE WHAT SWAMP ROOT
WILL DO FoK Ycu
Send ten cents to DR.. Kllmer 4
TO-. i>inghamton, N Y, for sam
ole size hottie. 1t will convince any
NE. You will alsD receive a book
let of vi.lnahle information, telling
rb,ut the kidneys and bladder
When writing, be sure aud mention
rhe Highland Recorder Regular
fifty-caut and one-dolIar size bot
LIS for sale at all drug stores.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Two Native
Hiehlanders Dead

Relatives living in this county
learned latter part of last week OF
the death of Jared NJ. Arm
strong and ". C. Hull, both ma
tives of Highland ard members OF
well known local families.
Mr.. Armstrong, who was a son
of Tie late Allie FL. Armstrong, OF
Eastern Highland, moved to Fail
o,ier county more than 80 years
ago, where he lived until his death
last Wednesday.
For several years he had been
partially helpless. Jos. e.. Able
and Henry Armstrong, OF this
county, were brothers, the two
former, together with Cameron
Hoover, a nephew. being present
when he died. Mesdames Samuel
Hoover, Edw. Propst and Martin
Rexrodc were sisters of the deceas-
ell, all surviving him.
Mr.. Armstrong made his home
with an only son, W. M. Arm
strong, at Bealeton. who showed
him untiring devotion and care
during his years of semi-help'ess-
ness.
Mr.. Armstrong was a kind-heart-
ed christian gentleman, a member
Of the Methodist church and cltl-
zen of sterling worth and integrity.
lie was about seventy years OF
ace, and while his name does not
appear in the roster found in the
History of Highland, he was vet
ersn of the civil war and saw hard
service.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Ewes Examine Free

All work guaranteed. No charges
for changing lens. Will be at Crab
bottom Monday 1st, New Hamp-
den March End. Monterey Bird, Nc
Dowell 4th, Doe Hill 9Th.
Anyone needing glasses changed
please call. Fl. Arthur Hall,
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26

Frost Proof Cabbage--Let us
have your order early; will have
them ready for delivery about the
1st of next month. Price 50 for
Is cts. and 100 for so cts. On
large orders, special price will be
made. Fl. B. Wood,
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26

VIM. C. Hull, whose death also
&C .urred last week at his home in
Grant county, w. Va, moved from
the Hightown community about
IL years ago. He was 81 years OF
age and son of the late Mr.. and
MIS-. Harvey Hull. He will he re-
mcmbered rs a twin brother of
Charles Hull who also moved''to
Grant and who died a year or So
ago.
The only surviving member OF
the immediate family is Cyrus S.
Hull, of Hightown valley. Deceas-
ed is remembered as a worthy citl-
zen, kind and obliging nelghbor
He paid a visit to his native county
in the fall of 1913.
Sir. Cyrus Hull, who was seen in
Monterey Saturday, had gotten no
particulars as to his brother's death.
He was unable to attend the funer-
al on account of roads being too
mnddy for automobile travel.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
Come To The Valley

Homes, Farms, School, Good
Roads and Happiness for all.
rite me yoar wants Reference,
National Valley Bank and G. d. 'Ruck
man
- j.. TANNEHILL, II.
STAUNTON, VA.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
-. L. LANG
MASON &c TEMPLE
STAUNTON, VA.
O. j. Campbell L
LOCAL DENTIST
D.. MONTEREY, VA.
Office in Masonic Temple

By the administration of Som
noforn. 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 anaesthetics.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26

Anx day is a good day to
subscribe for the home paper
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26

The, cheapest way to reach
peopleis through advertising
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-26
EYES FEEL
AFLAME

t your eyes burn, ache or smart,
or water, it is because you uave
strained them beyond endur-
ance. There is no time like the
present when the eyes are con-
cerned. If your eyes give you
the slightest discomfort, it
would be prudent to have them
examined without delay. We
will gladly advise you if
you need glasses or not. Con-
suit us NOW.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-11-26

. flight Of stairs, and into an audi
ence room. Bidding me wait there
with madame, he conducted Won Beh-
ring into ar inner room. We two
waited perhaps half an hour in si-
lence. until the door opened and three
figures emerged.
Two were the archdukes; the other
was the emperor himself, leaning upon
the arm of Franz Ferdinand.
Won Behring, evidently greatly
moved, beckoned to his wife, and the
two stood beside the aged ruler in a
window embrasure, and engaged in
earnest conversation. carried on In
low tones which were quite inaudible
to me. l noticed that at times the
emperor seemed uncertain, he peered
and blinked into Won Behring's face;
and once, after such a scrutiny, pro-
longed for nearly a minute, he sud-
denly folded him In his arms and
kissed him on either cheek.
1t was a strange and dramatic scene
In the embrasure of the window, and l
watched in fascination until Arch
duke Franz Ferdinand came up to me.
Mr.. K" he began, there is no
man whom l can trust with as full a
faith as l can you. have proved
you in the past. and, whatever may
be the cause of your presence in Wen
ma, feel that can do so now. You
understand, better than anyone OUT
side the court, what our position is. !"
He lowered his voice. His majesty"
he said. lis amenable to the imme.
date influence-you understand? The
man who speaks last has his ear"
Franz" called the emperor's trem-
ulous voice. come herea moment. Do
you know, I am getting so old. I can
not remember which of you two
nephews of mine is to succeed me.
My nephew John tells me that he has
been away a long time, and l cannot
remember having seen him for some
weeks"
His majesty forgets at times" re-
sumed the archduke. He will readily
accept my cousin in my place. l hope
that his advisers will fall in with the
scheme, for any man except myself
must be a relief to them in their de-
signs. Well, l have talked with her
highness. and it is our unsuitable re-
solve to resign all our honors and
withdraw into obscurity. have ar
ranged with my few friends to do
their best for nv successor. We do
not expect to be heard of again."
Now here is our PLAN" the arch
duke continued hurriedly. Tomorrow
or today. rather, we leave for Sara
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jevo. where ! shall deliver an address
which will appease the Croatian peo-
pie and crown my policy Of concilia-
ton. That will be my last Official act
and will checkmate our enemies. You
will render me your aid as far as pos.
sible?"
pledged myself.
Then you will travel to Sarajevo
on the same train. but not in my COM
pany." continued the archduke. 1T
leaves at an early hour. Only my per-
sonal aide knows that, for necessarily
these things have to be arranged with
secrecy. 1t is special consisting of
two coaches. My star and I will &C.
cupy the first and you will follow In
the second with some of my friends.
One Of them will call at your hotel for
you an hour before the train departs.
At Sarajevo you will go to the house
of M. Pasich in Bosnai street, and will
remain there until we return from the
town hall. M. Pasich is my friend and
will be my host; by the time you ar.
rive he will be in possession of all
the facts. My cousin and his wife will
join you there. We shall then ex-
change roles. They will return to
Vienna at night. and you win accom-.
pany me in an automobile as far as
the Servian frontier. where your duty
will be ended. can rely implicitly
on your"
Fully. SO far a. lies in my power"
l answered. But though you two gen.
tlemen resemble each other closely
enough to enable the substitution to
be effected at the moment. have you
considered that"
II have" he answered, clapping his
hand on my shoulder. Fortunately
that detail settles itself, for a heavy
veil Is the ceremonial dress in Bosnia.
That dates from the time of the Turk.
ish regime. So her highness the
duchess Of Hohenberg can very well
pass muster for Madame Won Behring.
Now" he added. rising. time IL pass
ing. and there is much to do. Our
friends all understand their duties.
and 90 ! bid you good night. my friend.
Expect my aide early In the morning. {"
He shook hands with me and I rose.
The officer came out of the emperors
apartments and conducted me back to
the palace entrance. where he took
leave Of me with ceremonious salute.
Declining the offers Of the hack
drivers. ! made my way homo afoot.
Truly We were playing into our enc
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Il always knew my cousin was
alive" he said. II have never doubt
ed the rumors that reached our ears
from time to time. II he had died
he would have sent the ring to me on
his deathbed. Poor cousin!" His
manner changed. and he continued in
a tone of the utmost gravity. "Mr.
K, never during the past ten
years has there been a single moment
when my wife and l would not most
gladly have abdicated our rank and
gone out into the world as my cousin
did. to live like free men and women.
Never a moment! And I would give
everything in the world IL only my
cousin could resume his inheritance
and let US sink into obscurity."
He turned away. overcome by emo
ton. Then he came toward me again
and grasped my hands in his.
"A thousand thanks for your discre.
ton. my friend!" he cried. Il shall
never forget It. And now / must see
my cousin at once. I leave for the
South early tomorrow. l cannot leave
the palace. Can you bring him to me!'
As I left the small salon in which I
had had audience with the archduke q
figure moved swiftly away from the
entrance. which was a small open
space hung with curtains and having
no door. The man seemed anxious
to avoid me. thought I recognized
Count Paar the court chamberlain
aide. However. was satisfied that
he could not have overheard our con-
versation. took hack at the pal
ace entrance, and was soon at Won
Behring's lodgings.
The sleepy porter admitted me. and
five minutes later Won Behring and his
wife. who had dressed hurriedly. came
into the living room.
In q few words explained the stu
alton, and the pair accompanied me
below, where the hack waited Al
helped Madame Won Behring in saw
q man lurking in the shadows across
the street. The light from q street
lamp fell on his face. ! thought I
recognised him ~ Q certain Macchio.
q stool pigeon Of the police, and my
heart sank for . moment. We were
certainly watched. However, I said
nothing: We drove on. and. fifteen
minutes later. Ne were at the east en-
trance. where an oficer stepped for.
ward, peered into our faces. and con-
Quoted NJ within the palace.
He led % along many passages, mp
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in my companions eyes. She sobbed
convulsively end pulled me q little
apart from the throng; she was 80 agi-
tated that she could hardly md words
to express herself.
They are going to die!" she gasped
at length.
What! The archduke and"
i tell you they will not live out the
week" she answered.
But have they not been warned?"
l asked. The police"
She shrugged her shoulders. who
are the police. that they should dare
to oppose the wishes of the cabal in
power?" she answered. The police
know-yes, mein herr. They will sup
ply the murderer. And even his name
is known"
"Impossible!" cried. "The arch
duke must be warned"
He has been warned by anonymous
letters. replied the little woman.
But whether he has received them
or not. who can say? How can one
tell him that gossip has decreed his
death? Where all know. none knows
Only someone apart from court life
can tell IFS highness."
But how can l repeat such gossip
to him with no proof" / asked.
did not more than half believe the
story. Such tales are always fitting
through viennese society. went
away rather abruptly, conscious of the
resentfu1, anxious look on the little
woman's face. Even then 1t did not
occur to me that she had been max
Ing a supreme appeal to me, as the
only one who could help.
Later in the evening I sent a re-
quest by one Of the chamberlains for
an interview with the archduke. The
guests were thinning out; the recep-
ton had settled down into a few rub
bers of bridge. varied by visits to the
informal supper tables, where cham
payne and sandwiches were served.
The archduke came out at once, looked
at my card and at me, and then. to
my delight, remembered me.
He greeted me very warmly and
asked how he could serve me. In an
swer l rendered hin the ring.
He started back like a man struck
by bullet. I then explained. as con-
cisely as possible. that had been re-
quested to deliver 1t by a travelling
companion. whom thought had rec
ognized.
His highness. when he had recov-
cred his self-possession, did not main.
tain the pretense. He seized me by
the arm as my little friend had done.