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The Colorado statesman., 1915-05-29
GLADDENED BY
FALL OF CORINTH
Thirtieth of May, 1862, Was a
Day of Great Rejoicing in
the North.

vTvHE thirtieth of May in 1862 was
made memorable in Civil war his
tory by the evacuation of Corinth.
Miss. The seizure of this Confederate
stronghold by the Union armies was
suits, may be regarded as the first i'm
portant event of the war. Since the
first of May Halleck had been trying
to gain possession of this stronghold
which, at that time. was held by Beau
regard. In the meantime Old Farm
ington, the strongly fortified outpost
of the Confederacy. about four miles
from Corinth, had been given up; Mar
maduke, who had been in command
there, had retired to Corinth to re-
enforce Beauregard The Union
forces had taken possession of Old
Pennington. had cut off Beauregard's
railroad connections to the north and
east and had. by the twenty-ninth of
May, succeeded inSworking their way
to a position near the Confederate
Notifications at Corinth, from which
an assault could be made.
1t was Halleck's intention to make
an assault on the following morning,
and he was expecting to meet with
strong resistance. But Halleck's ex-
pectations were not realized. All night
long the pickets and sentinels heard a
continuous roar of moving cars in
Corinth. At early dawn Halleck sent
out skirmishers. but no foe appeared
to oppose them. He then ordered
Sherman to advance with his troops
toward the Confederate Notifications
and to feel the enemy" But no en-
envy could be found. Where was he?
Out near Old Pennington there still
stands tall tree which today is
pointed out to sightseers who visit
Corinth as Lookout Tree " From the
top of this tree the Union spies. at the
time of the siege. with a field glass,
used to observe the movements of the
Confederate troops.
The morning of the thirtieth of May.
1862, these spies saw only the rear of
Beauregard's army far to the south of
Corinth fleeing down the Mobile rail
road. The enemy whom Sherman had
been sent to feel had escaped. The
city had been evacuated and left as a
prize of war to the Union army.
On this thirtieth of May there was
much rejoicing in the northern states,
for all through the month of May the
people there had been awaiting the
outcome of this siege. On the follow
ing morning there appeared in the
New York Tribune long editorial be-
ginning thus:
Another stronghold of the rebels
has fallen. Corinth is reannexed to
the Union, and Beauregards army is
flying down the Mobile railroad in
anxious search for the last ditch
This tells the story. Soon after the
thirtieth of May of the preceding year
the battle of Bull Run had given the
Confederates strong footing in the
East, but since the beginning of the
year 1862 the Union forces had been
gaining a series of victories in the
Mississippi valley; Pea Ridge, Shiloh.
Island Number Ten. New Madrid and
Fort Donelson had prepared the way
The Colorado statesman., 1915-05-29
HIS LAST MEMORIAL DAY.

Wheel out the chair. Mirandy,
1 hear the sound o. drums.
An down the street beyond I know
The old procession comes.
Push me out next the curb, my dear,
Clean out upon the grass:
l want to see my comrades an
Say "Howdy,' as they pass.
There comes "old Glory" bless herI
AS proud an fine today
AS If there never was no blood
Spilled 'twixt the Blue and Gray.
Tibet band is maxim music, EN-?
But still banker wife,
Fer one o. them old march tunes on
\ plain old drum an fife.
Here comes the boys! Mirandy, sea,
There's Bob, an old Cap Lane,
A-marchin' straight an proud as II
They was recruits again.
An there's old Ben Mcclure by ling.
A-stumpln past as though
He hadn't left his leg down South
Near nifty years ago
They see me, wife-they're wavin' hands
An see 'em all salute
AS IL L was some high mogul-
a general, to boot.
Hooray. boys-hip, hooray-hoorayl
If my old legs was new,
You bet I'd be out there in line
Again. old pards, with you.
The sun seems gittin' darker now
The sky is turnin' gray
The boys, the flags. the tootin' bands
All seems so fur away.
Come to me, wife-where are you, Kate
Take hold my hand-I hear
A bugle soundin'-"taps"-I guess
Aye, Cap'n-Im-Pm-HERE
The Colorado statesman., 1915-05-29
Worthy All Nation Can Give.

The old soldiers are passing from
the sight of people to whom they
have been an inspiration and pride
for more than a generation. Is there
anyone to grudge full need OF praise
and comfort for the few who still
remain?
The Colorado statesman., 1915-05-29

that she must tell a1l-must find some
touch of human sympatbS. She would
beg this woman to listen while she
spoke, at last, of the little home in
Sweden; of the lover ~ho had lied;
of the old father and muther who even
The Colorado statesman., 1915-05-29

herself to go out. 1t was Memorial
day. and the afternoon was hers to do
with as she chose.
She was young-not more than
twenty; pretty, in spite of her too
light hair and high cheek bones; and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
Plans for Health Day

Richmond, Va. Feb. 4-(SpeciaD
Executive Secretary J. H. Blnford,
of the Cooperative Education Asso-
citation, aud Jackson Davis. state
supervisor of colored rural elemen
tary schools, today announced the
completion of plans for the cele-
bration of the annual heath day In
the schools. . : 49,.
As in previous years, the Fear.
meeting of all the school and clVlc
leagues and the special monthly ex-
ercises of the colored rural schools
are to be devoted to public health j.
The topic of this years "he"l'h
day" is to be Save the Eyes -
discussion of the methods by which
tbe vision of school children is to
lie preserved and a practical test
f>rhe pupils eyes FOR near and far
Of Of. ~, 1ed mess The official program
{ e. : health day day exercises. which mas
b en- prepared and distrl Buosi Is =,
beretofore by the State Board OF
Health. includes the standara tes;o
a aard prescribed by the Virginia
school se laws and number OF lea,
s s',ros especially arranged to .sho"
ta, The ewes can be protected IRON
strain and bad light.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
Farm and Timber Lands
for Sale Chea p

One farm 400 acres, we'll fenced
Price $4,000 90. One hundred
acres of this farm is fine river bot
tom that will bring so to 100 bu
corn per acre and from Il to q
tons hay per acre.
Adjoining is a farm of $40 acres
equally as fine. price only $1,000
1850 acres, half mile from R. K
500 to 600 acres river bottom on /;
and upland good and smoothe.
can sell this fine farm with seve'
good dwellings on it. Toge'h
with 2 good young mules, 2 90
horses, 2 colts 3 years old, rcac
to break. l Jersey COW end Al
farming implements for the yer.
low price Of SIG 900:
1869 acres good land, we'll f need
good dwelling and other out build
ing: in fine neighborhood. Price
So 600.
Also have many more at CORES
pondingly low price. Write To-
further particulars telling me wha'
you want--l have it.
E. NJ. Shaeffer,
St .Harrisonburg, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
DEATH OF PROMINN

In the death of Mr.. N Hton ?.
/ Woods. which accurreq at; his
home in the Meadow Dale COM
munity on Friday morning las )
Highland county loses one Ct her
best and most highly esteemed
citizens, and his illness being OF
comparatively short duration, the
announcement of his death came
as a surprise to many.
Mr.. Woods made a trip to Mon
terey on business only a few days
before, becoming i'll Immediately
after reaching home in the evening.
A severe chill was followed by an
attact of grip and pleurlsy with
fatal complications.
Mr.. Woods was a man of quiet,
unobtrusive disposition, but re-
garded as one of the substantial
citizens of the county. He was a
farmer by occupation, but in earlier
life taught in the public schools OF
the county for many years. he
ais, served as Justice of the Peace
in the Bluegrass district for several
terms, and was a ruling elder in
the Presbyterian church at the
time cf his death.
He was a man of pure. clean life,
all upright, christian gentleman-a
designation than which no one
could attain to a higher--and Mr..
Woods claim thereto is undisputed
by friends, neighbors and fellow
citizens. He was kind and affable,
and his greeting always cordial.
Mr.. woods lacked but few
of being 70 years old, aid
is survived by his wife, formerly
Miss Kramer, and four children,
two boys and two girls. There
are other near relatives in the same
neighborhood.
From the history of Highland
we find that Mr.. Woods was also
veteran of the late war, belonging
to the Bath Cavalry.
The funeral sevices, conducted
BY bis pastor, Rev. N. A. Parker,
were held at Pisgah Presbyterian
church on Saturday morning at /
0 'clock and were largely attended.
lnterment was in the family grave
ward not far from the home.
The following neighbors acted
as pall-bearers: William, Homer
and Holmes Stehhenson, Dennis
Gum. George Dudley and Rich ard
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
RITTER BY PARCEL POST

Lynchburg. Va. Feb. "a short
time ago Mr. R D Martin sent to
a relative at Escondido, California,
a present of three or four pounds
of butter by parcels post. 1T was
from the Lynchburg creamery
which turns out from 500 to .OOO
pounds of butter a week according
to the season and WAS we'll made
and securely packed. As to its
condition after the long tip across
the continent, the following para
graph from the Daily Times Advo-
cate. of Escondi,.o testifes:
Mrs. F E Burge has received a
package of butter that came all the
way across the e,ntinent, from
. Lynchburg, Va aqd the butter
arrived in a sweet aad palatable
condition after its long rrIe by par
GELS post. The shipment \eame as
membrane from one e Mrs
Burgess relatives, R. D. Hartin,
proprietor of the Lynchburg Cream :
cry Company.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
For Sale

have for sale privately, the
following property.
One horse, buggy, and harness
ond pair fine buggy lamps, burn
gas; one COW, will be fresh the
first of May. one washing machine
and wringer; one sewing machine.
two bed steads; two felt mattresses,
one typewriter; two large table
lamps; one Webster's lnternation-
al 'diclionary and holder; one wa
ter cooler: one ice cream freezer:
several picture frames; one set pipe
to-, Is and some things not mention
ed. Some of these things may be
delivered at once, others will be de-
Iivered the latter part of March.
Dts L. L. Lowance
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05

The weather man has been giving
us q season of weather movles
equal in variety to any photo play
ever wound off reel. In fact,
March left conditions in such a
mix-up that neither the ground.
hog nor little February could hope
to straighten out the kinks in any
reasonable time. January was
ugly as anything. Then, as if to
hide the face of nature which she
Was leaving marred and defaced by
sleet, ice and crust, she spit out
a five inch snow on the eve of her
departure, following it up at once
with a heavy down pour of rain.
High waters resulted Monday and
some damage was again done 10
the highways.
But the snow nearly all melted
by the morning of the End and
matters were turned over to his
hogship. The clouds and fog Of
the morning soon disappeared, and
a brighter meridian and afternoon
have not been seen since Novem-
Der. And he saw his shadow, of
course. The populace scoffed.
"Winter has broken up any how
grounding or no grounding. He's
an old humbug."
Doubtless the sapient old mar
mot, as he went back from his sun
bath, chuckled in his burrow and
dreamed of the sweet revenge IN
store.
At any rate. reverses came. l ne
movie wheel was given another
turn and rain set in Tuesday night
Wednerday morning, when this re
port closes, the earth nereabouts Is
covered by several inches OF 1.-The
beautiful, and there is a wintry
appearance generally, calculated &c
make US swear vengence on the
weather man or the ground hog
inst as we may be able to fix the
| blame. 49,.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
ENJOYABLE Evening

A'social function given by the
Civic League organized several
months ago by the Monterey High
School, was the occasion of a very
pleasant evening spent at the
school building on Saturday night
last, something like eighty members
and visitors being present.
The special meeting of the League,
coming as it did just at the close
of the midterm examinations, was
enjoyed to the full by the student
body that had just completed the
period of hard work, and. mainly
for that reason, the meeting was
primarily a social affair
Mr.. Sterrett had provided an
appropriate programme which
looked toward the intellectual
development AS we'll at the pleasure
of the students, and, as Master of
Ceremonies, " he was accorded
much credit by all who were
present. Good music and light
refreshments wee among the ap-
propriate diversions, and one prom
inent citizen spoke in high praise
of the programme because, as he
saw it, young people can spend
an evening of real enjoyment and
pleasure without resorting to any
of the o-called questionable pas
times, such as cards and dancing."
The organization has already &C
complished good, in that it has
brought about a closer lation
between patron and school, and
thus awakened a greater interest.
The Recorder, more than a year
ago, advocated the organization of
a civic league, Board of Trade, or
some sort of local BODY for the
town, and there is no reason why
the scope and purpose of the
pl esent organization may not be
broadened and widened so as to
embrace all the interests of the
town and county The promotion
of school work in all its depart
ments and phases is worthy of
united effort on the part of all
citizens, but other public Interests
could readily and appropriately be
combined with it and thus utilize a
greater diversity of talent To
this end the name of every public
spirited, progressive citizen should
be added to the roll of tht Civic
League.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
A Good Opportunity
for Some One

Having made other deals lately,
| am going to sell my entire stock
of General Merchandise at Forks Of
Water, at first cost to quick pur
chaser. This is a FIRST. CLASS
place for a country store, and any
one who wishes to invest in this
kind of Business will find it as rep
resented.
The building can be rented at a
reasonable price and upper story
can be used as a very comfortable
dwelling.
Anyone wishing this kind Ct
place, please call and see.
Henry Fleisher,
Forks of Water, Va
I wish to thank all my custo-
mors for the courtesy shown me.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05

Col. Boykin of Richmond has
called on Mr.. A. F. Robertson of
Staunton to furnish him a full re-
port of the money value of all con-
tributions to the Belgian Relief
Fund from the 10th Congressional
district, and in order to do this,
Mr.. Robertson wants to get data
from Highland.
It. is desired that all who made
contributions of clothing or other
articles place a money value, as
nearly as possible, on same and
report to Recorder office.
Also any one who has sent in
cash contributions who have reason
to believe that same did not pass
through Mr.. Roberson's hands as
a member of the Relief Commits
sion. Some individual offerings
may have been sent to points out.
side of the district, and Mr.. Boy.
kin wishes to ascertain the full
amount so as to enable him to re-
port to the Governor.
Donors will please give the mat
ter immediate attention.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
Highland Recorder
LOCAL NEWS
Pointed Paragraphs-Brief News
Notes-Peopie at Home and
Abroad.
Valentine, Sunday the 18th.

Valentine, Sunday the l4th.~
Charley Swadley went east the
first of the week.
There will be communion service
at the Methodist church next Sun
dav at IL o'clock a. m.
w. H Wilson was in town Wed
nesd4v an had us send him the
Recorder.
I'm, Colaw who has been In
Richmond SINE the holidays, re-
home last week.
James Notes. whose wife is I'm
dergong treatment in Stanton
taceives favorable news from, week
to week as to her progress
Miss Mary Susan Beverage, who
has been very sick for the past
week, is impl owing.
Send in FIVE new subscriptions to
the Recorder and get an Aluminium
Set.
Rev. l.. L. Lowance, who filled
his appointments on Back Greek
Sunday was detained there by high
water, until Tuesday.
Charlie Stephenson, the Bolar
mail man missed a trip on Tuesday,
being unable to cross the Dry
Branch.
NJ. B. Gwin, a hustling citizen
Of Bolar, was in town recently on a
business trip.
For Sale Privately, at my home
in Monterey, one large, very best
Refrigerator; one genuine leather
Couch; one Corner Cupboard.
Mrs. J. A. Jones
MessrsEphriam Gum, Jared Raj
ston, Luther Gutshall were among
those we noticed i'll town Thurs
day.
The 7 hrice: Week World and
the Highland Recorder both for
n wear for S1.75. This offer also
apples to Recorder renewals. Now
j. the time to take advantage OF
this liberal offer and keep up with
The war news.
FOR SALE A Indian Motor,
cycles, one 4 horse power, two Z
h. n, one Is h. p. For further
information write G. P. Gillespie,
Cheat Bridge, w. Va. II
Highland Lodge had public IN
stallation of officers on Friday
night, a number of visitors being
present. -.
Rev. Mr.. Lacy, of Franklin, who
was passing through the town
conducted the ceremonies: W. A.
Campbell. also of Franklin, was
present. as was Cornell Gillespie OF
Cheat Bridge, who came to High
land to see his father.
A touring car is seldom seen on
this route during the winter months,
but a large machine, en- route from
Pennsylvania to Texas, spent a
NIGHT in town recently. The car
was to be met at Galveston by a
Panama Exposition party, going
bv boat from New York, the trip
to be continued by automobile
from Galveston. The machine
went south via Hot Springs.
If YOU have something you have
no use for, and your nelshbors
might, advertise it.
The incIemency of the weather
prevented so many of the share
holders # First National Bank, at
Monterey, from attending the
meeting on the third Tuesday IN
January, the meeting was adjourn
ell 10 meet on the second Tuesday
in February when a full attend
anee is desired.
J.C. Matheny, Cashr.
Frost Proof Cabbage--Let us
have your order early; will have
them ready for delivery about the
LIST of next m,nrh. Price so for
25 cts. and 100 Tor so cts. On
large orders, special price will be
made. Il. b. wood,
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
nUNaNAY ACCIDENT

'Tltiam Winner, who carries Il
western mail, was right badly hurt
il d runaway on Tuesday. He
had gone outin. his auto, and re-
turning, had to abandon it on &C
count of mud, hiring team on
Allegheny. The horses became
frightened, turned the buggy over
and dragged Mr.. Winner some dis
lance. He received a cut on the
head, bruised side, and was stun
ned for time. When he recover
ed, his team was found several
miles down the pike.
Serving Uncle Sam across the
Allegheny, is serious proposition
in winter time.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all those who
were so kind to us in our sad be-
reavement in death of our mother.
A. L. Armstrong
and Chill r n I.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
Notice

/ will be at the following places.
lst day of February Poverty post
office: Burnsvitle~l0rh; Williams
vile 13. ~ =. =.
II do Photographic work. -.
G w. Beverage, Photograper.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
EYES FEEL
AFLAME

IF your eyes burn, ache or smart,
or water, it is because you nave
strai e 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.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
II. L. LANG
MASON &c TEMPLE
STAUNTON, VA.
O. j. Campbell l.
LOCAL DENTIST
MONTEREY, VA.
Office in Masonic Temple

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 anaesthetics.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05

handsome three piece sauce
nan n set of aluminium ware tGr t; yoa
!! RA YOU Sl send in five new subscriptions
to Recorder.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05
Notice of Great
Clearance Sale
/ will on
Feb. 10, II, IL and 18th

offer nv entire stock Of MER-
CHANDISE at actual cost and
carriage. / desire to make some
repairs to my store room also 10
make room for my new stock OF
Spring goods. Hence | make the
above offer and guarantee to sell
any or all my goods at cost and
some articles at less than actual
cost.
If YOU miss this sale you will
miss the best bargains ever offered
Won at or near Pinckney, Va.
Come in early and avoid the rush
also get first choice of all my en-
tire stock of goods. Don't forget
place and date. ..
TERMS OF SALE
On all sums of IS 90 and under
the. cash will be require: on al
sums of S. 90 and over (bou-ht in
one day or ut one time) a credit of
three months will be given. pur
chaser to execute his, bond with
two good e.!dorsers with interest
from date. Note to be presented
or shown to owner or manager be
fore goods are purchased. | make
the above terms to accomm,
date all my friends and customers
and any one, who desires to avail
themselves O; the great bargains
that will be offered during this sale
and perhaps m y not have ready
cash at hand.
| positively no goods soil to any
one during this sale on credit.
! Please do not expect, do not ask
it. Highest cash price paid for all
kinds of trade during this sale.
Bring on your trade and get Your
goods.
Thanking you for patronage dur
ing the past and soliciting con-
ltinuance of same, / beg to remain
I Respectfully rou,s,
C. A. Corbett, Owner
Jas W. Gardner, Mgr
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05

Valentines! Valentines!
A full line of Sentimental and
comic Valentines at Fl. Nj. Slaven's
Jewelry Store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-02-05

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