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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Mrs. Boyd Stephenson Dead

Monterey friends and relatives
were shocked and grieved to learn,
Wednesday afternoon, of the death
of Mrs Boyd Stephenson, at the
Kings Daughters Hospital, Staun-
ton. The shock and surprise was
all the greater because, only a few
hours before, Mr.. Stephenson had
wired his brother here that a little
baby girl had been born to Mrs.
Stephenson, and both mother and
child were doing we'll.
Mrs. Stephenson had been in
Staunton since November. 1t is
understood here that the little
daughter survives.
Mrs. Stephenson, who was for
merly Miss Louise Hale and whose
home was in Tennessee, came to
Highland some ten or twelve years
agS to teach in The Highland High
School under Rev. Mr.. Carson, and
it was then that Mr.. Stephenson
formed her acquaintance. Her
marriage to Mr.. Stephenson took
place three and a half years ago,
since which time she has made her
home in Monterey.
Mrs Stephenson was a lady OF Gull
+,ra and refinement. and during
her residence IN county and town
won the friendship and esteem OF
all, who knew her.
On receipt of the sad message,
Wednesday afternoon, Mrs L: H.
and daughter, MISS
Josephine, left for Staunton, and it
is understood here that Miss jose
phine accompanied her brother on
his sad journey to Rogersville, Tenn.
where the remains were taken tor
burial.
The deepest sympathy is express
ed for the bereaved young husband
and for the aged father, who in his
southern home, awaits the last sad
homecoming of his loved one.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Conference News

The annual conference closed
rather earlier than usual, and Rev.
Mr.. Lowance reached home Tues
day afternoon.
The appointments in which
Hignlanders are specially interested
are as follows:
Rev. Fl. A. Brown remains f.E'
of Moorefeld District. Rev. D.
C. Thrasher, who had been at
Bridgewater for four years, is sent
to Monterey circuit. He will reach
the new field, D. v, next week
and will fill the appointments at
Green Hill and Rehoboth as per
the present scedule. Mr.. Thrash
er is spoken of in high terms as a
pastor and preacher. He is a
widower, with two sons and one
daughter, the latter being the only
one at home.
Rev. Windell Allen is sent to
Mcdowell, Mr.. Hammond being
superanuated.
Rev. R. C. Maxwell assigned to
Crabbottom, will not be on until
May. Rev. Mr.. Thomas goes to
Basic.
C.L. Potter's new work is at
Elkton, and R. K. hewitt is re-
turned to Durbin.
R. L. Eutsler-Hamilton.
S. V. Observation-Disclosures
J. n. acknowledgements
J. H. Ballengee--Luray
L. R. Observation-Disclosures
W. C. Sponaugle-Eagle Rock
D. A. Berry -Cbristiansburg
J.B. Snead-Newport
Rev. L. L. Lowance goes to
Shenandoah City and Marksvllle,
having the two appointments. Mr..
Lowance is we'll pleased with his
appointment, and expects to leave
next week.
He will preach at Monterey Sun.
day morning at II o'clock.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Where to Get
A Good w atch

If you want a good watch, buy
it here. A watch needs the per
sonal adjustment to the owner that
only an expert ieweler can give a
watch.
A good watch runs differently for
different people. If you lean over
a great deal in your work, or jolt
over rough roads in a wagon or
move quickly etc your watch is
affected and needs to be regulated
by an expert watch man for few
days after you buy it.
A mail order house can't send
you man to do that so you are
just plain lucky if you get mail
order watch that keeps time.
We are watch inspectors for the
B. & O. railroad and naturally in a
position to give good service.
IF your old watch needs atten-
ton or you need a new one see us.
II. LANG
MASONIC TEMPLE
STANTON, VA.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Strait Creek

Quite a lot of grip and colds in
the neighborhood. Mrs. Joe Rex
rode, Mrs. Mary Wilson and Josiah
Wilson are all improving.
Mrs. A. W. Beverage spent 8
short while with Mrs c. G. Ralston
DR.. and Mrs. VIM. Fitzhugh
spent Sunday at the home of the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. rs
Wagner.
Mrs. J. A. Wagner returned
home last week, after a visit OF
several weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Nellie McNulty of W. Va.
Chapman Halterman spent sey,
eral days on lower Strait Creek.
C. W. Ralston closed success
full term of school Friday.
Miss Bonnie Seybert returned
home Monday evening, after spend
ing three months with her sister
Mrs. Louie Rust.
Mrs. Ephriam Gum met with q
painful, but not serious, accident
Sunday. While on her way to church
the holding back strap came loose
the horse became frightened, Mrs
Gum jumped out, receiving ugly
cuts on her face. One eye has been
swollen shut ever since. 1t was Mr.
Gums drying horse and consider
ed quiet.
Morgan Beverage and wife are
spending a few days with his faith
err, Mr.. John R. Beverage.
Quite a lot of sugar and molasseE
have been made in this section.
Miss Edna Samples will spenc
two weeks in the New Salem neigh
borhood.
C. X. Rodgers and Wilmol
Samples spent Saturday and Sun
day with relatives. Sometime!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
New Salem

March ~, 1919
|asWe are having fairer weather for
the last few days, and most of the
formers have finished blowing.
Ernest Lockridge, of Orange Co.
has sold his farm there. and is
visiting relatives at this place
J.H. Pullin spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. W. S. Helms. at
Mcdowell.
R. V. Lockridge was automobile
driving in Flood vicinity Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Hicklin, OF
Monterey, spent Sunday with Mrs.
IS. s. Hicklin.
Miss Lula Davis has gone, to
Meadow Dale to wait an Mr. Gum,
who has been very sick.
The party given by John w.
Hicklin Friday night was very
much enjoyed by all present.
Msssrs. CRUDE and J.W. Samples
spent Saturday and Sunday on
Strait Creek.
Rev. Hudson preaehen a very
interesting sermon Sunday morn
ing at Glover Creek. He is a very
enthusiastic Sunday school worker
Mrs. P. H. Williams is visiting
her mother at Mt. Crawford, who
is very i'll.
Miss Edna Somples, of Strait
Creek, is spending a few days with
Mrs. Eta Pullin.
Mrs. E. ]. Maloy spent Saturday
at Mrs. G. Hicklin's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pullin are 60
| ing to move to Doe Hill shortly
we are sorry to see them go.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Buy a Good Farm
At a Reasonable Price

This is what every man
wants to do, and this is what
we try to do in all of our
sales. Remember, we have
them listed in seven differ
ent counties; our most at
tractive ones being in Au-
gusta county.
Listen to this,
SO acres of excellent land, Groom
fran dwelling house, running wa
ter, spring water at the house, in
sight of railroad station, within 100
wards of schools, churches, bank,
drug store, and several good gener-
al merchandise stores. Price, only
S. 900. Terms; low cash payment,
balance to suit purchaser. This is
lust one of many real bargains we
have for sale.
We have a choice lot Of
Farms near Charlottesville
from so to 500 acres, RAJ rang,
ingI az: In price from !, $500 tel
SIS, 600. Write, phone OF
come to see me if you are III
the market to buy.
R. E. TYLER,
7'' Staunton, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Valley Center

Kenneth Bird, who is in business
in Covington, spent a few days
here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
G L. Bird. He was accompanied by
his friend, Mr.. George.
Mrs. Mack Gilmor and children
who have been on the sick list, are
improving.
Glenn Campbell is spending ls
short while in Augusta.
Everett Herold, wife and little
son, of Huntersville, have been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. F. Herold for a couple of weeks
Miss Esther Matheny visited hel
uncles, Jno. and Peter Warwick, OF
W. Va. These two venerable men
are in yer feeble health,
Little Miss Hollis Wade celebrat'
her sixth birthday Wednesday by
giving a party to number OF her
little TRENDS.
G. J. Williams, of Millboro
brought his cattle up to his grazing
farm.
Rev. Mr.. Wood, of the Presby.
terian church, preached a trial
sermon at Beulah last Sunday.
G. A. Bird trapped a large eagle
that had breakfasted off of one OF
his spring lambs. 1t measured over
7 feet from tip to tip. E. A. Wade
brought one down with his gun
that measured 7 feet 8 inches.
Neal Williams, who spent the
winter with his grandfather, at
Clover Lick, is home on a visit.
J. Cecil Bird made a business
trip to W. Va. last week.
Hartman Woods and ]. P. Terry,
of Mill Gap, passed through our
neighborhood en- route to Noun
tain Grove for grain. x
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Bear in Mind

The day set apart for filing that
big hole in the school lot is Satur-
day, April 10. The work is to be
done by volunteer labor, and a
large force is looked for.
Then, too, the ladies are remind
ed of the proposition to furnish
dinner for the workers. We have
been requested to call attention to
this feature so that the girls and
housewives will not overlook it.
If the day is bad one, the work
will be postponed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Trinble

We have been having some
winter for the past few weeks and
people are getting scarce of feed.
Miss Addie Hiner and Miss War
die Gutshall spent Sunday with G.
E. Carpenters.
W. G. Dickson had the misfor-
tune TO lose a fine horse.
Jasper Fast and family have
moved to the Cobb's place.
John Gutshall and Roy Dickson
started to Hot Springs Monday.
Frank Terry, of Pinckney, spent
Sunday with his uncle, G. E. Swad-
lev, at Stock Farm.
Whooping cough is not muc h
better here.
We are sorry to report Mrs. W.
W. Terry is on the sick list.
Blue Eyes
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
For Sale

The following property will be
sold as quickly as possible, and at
bargain prices. One horse, buggy,
and harness; one Hammond type
writer; one sewing machine; one
washing machine and wringer; two
bed steads; one baby carriage,
some picture frames and a few
things not mentioned. Apply at
once to l.. l.. Lowance,
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Public Sale

I will offer for sale at public anc'
ton on Wednesday April the 18th,
1915, on my farm near Fit. Lewis,
the following property; 8 COWS,
10 young cattle, 80 hogs, 6 horses,
and some bacon.
The purchaser to give negotia:
BILE note at s months with approved
security.
Will also offer for sale privately
on easy terms my grain and hay
Farm of 207 acres.
J. N. BRADSHAW,
2t Williamsville, VI
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Notice

To customers of the Monterey Wa
ter Co.;
To prevent undue waste of wa
ter, we find it necessary to make
the regulation that after April l5,
1915, no open or running spiokets
or hydrants will be allowed on the
the water line of the Company.
For watering stock at stables or in
lots water must he drawn for the
purpose and the spickets or by
drants then closed.
The Monterey Water Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
MONTERREY
BARBER SHOP
Open every day and every
thing strictly sanitary.
Leave your laundry at the shop.
You can get it done up every week.
CHAS DIGGs. PRoPR.

VIRGINIA;
In vacation, in the Clerks office
of the Circuit Court, of Highland
county, the End day of March 1915
Sarah Hoover
vs. In Chancery
Monroe Hoover
The object of this suit is to OBJ.
tain divorce from the BOND OF
matrimony, from Defendant: :.
And it appearing from attldavlt
that the defendant, Monroe Hoover
is non.resident of this state, 1t is
therefore ordered that he appear
here within fifteen days after du ,e
publication hereof, and do what is
necessary to protect his interests
Teste:
w. II. Matheny, Clerk'
E. B. Jones, pq.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Millinery and
General Merch andise

After April LIST. I will reduce
nrices on all goods on a 80 day.
credit basis payable in cash or
produce. This will allow pursha',
ers to get their goods much cheap
er and an opportunity 10 trade 1t
out. Come in and see our nice
spring lines.
Hig, town Mercantile Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
A Chance for You
TO Make Money

Liberal terms 10 reliable men who can
sell our high quality fruit and ornameWHt e
81 trees. Experience not necessary 90 10
furnish complete outfit free, adva ni,hree
per cent on approved orders. Glvo refer
business men as references. oeT otional
ence. American Exchange
Bank, Greensboro, N. G.
j.. Van Lindley Nursery oo"
Box W FOMliah"' ~ y
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
For Sale

Fifteen hundred acres of valua-
BILE grazing and timber land adloin-
ing Sounding Knob, near McDow-
eli Va. inclosed, we'll watered,
good sod. Thos. G. Herring,
St Bridgewater, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Cattle For Sale

A nice lot of yearlings, two's and
three's, some heifers and COWS,
some to be fresh.
A. R. Hiner,
Doe Hill, Va,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
Grass Wanted

I want grass for so two year old
and 100 yeaFling cattle. Write
description and prices to.
B. II. Hiner,
Franklin, W. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
For Sale

One pure bred Herford Bull will
be 2 years old in June, can be seen
on nv farm on Strait Creek.
C. W. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02
0. j. CAMPBELL
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, 1915-04-02

The Spring Examination
For Teachers
for the year 1915 shall be held at
Monterey on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, April Is, le and II. All
persons desiring to take the EXAM
nation will please notify Supt. b:
R. Richardson, Hot Springs, Va:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-04-02

The automobile trade is opening
I'D with the early spring, and there
is little doubt that many purchases
will be made again this year ":
+, Kyle, who has the Fo ed. Agency; ;S !
;nstallment of new cars, bringing
in a half dozen Tuesday. -,
The Monterey Garage, handing
the studebaker, Overland and
Chevrolet, have just placed two
new cars, E. B. Jones buying an
Overland touring car, and &. W.
Messick a Chevrolet. These are
the first of the kind in town, and
have been much admired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
UNDERTAKEN SAVES LIFE
Foils Woman's Attempt at Sui
eide with Poison Antidote.

Joseph Mensing, an undertaken. Of
1873 West 49th ST., adopted an unwont-
ed role yesterday afternoon, when he
prevented Mrs. Elizabeth Cleverly, Of
452 West 47th ST., from becoming a
suicide. According to DR.. Monaco, Of
the Polytechnic Hospital, it was Men
sings quick action in administering
an antidote that saved the woman's
life.
Mrs. Cleverly has brooded since the
death of her daughter, Florence. two
weeks ago. She went into Mensings
shop yesterday and told the under
taker, who had had charge Of her
daughters funeral. that she could not
live longer without Florence.
When she took a bottle of carboiic
acid from her cloak and drank 1t, Men
sing administered an antidote and SEN.
a clerk to call Patrolman Snyder, OF
the West 47th st. station. The woman
was better when Or. Monaco arrived.
He took her to the Polytechnic Hospital,
where il was said she would recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
CANADIAN AVIATOR
KILLED IN ENGLAND
Lieutenant William F. Sharpe
Crushed by Fall While Fly
ing Over Shoreham.

London, Feb. Lieutenant William
F. Sharpe, of the Canadian contingent
Of the Royal Flying Corps, was killed
this afternoon while flying at Shore
ham. He was returning from q trip,
when his biplane suddenly dived to the
earth. The machine was smashed, and
Lieutenant Sharpe died within a few
minutes.
Ottawa, Feb. s.-The wife of Lieu
tenant William F. Sharpe, Of Ottawa,
lately appointed to command the flying
corps with the first Canadian expedi-
tionary force, received word of her
husbands death to-day. Cable mes
ssges a few weeks ago described 9
number of daring flights made by Lieu
tenant Sharse over the German lines
in company with Poulet, the French
aviator.
Sharpe was born in Prescott, Ont,
but spent most Of his life in Ottawa.
He took up aviation ut the Curtiss
School, and had seen aerial service in
Japan and Mexico, as well as in the
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05

bids the appointment and promotion
Of married women.
Mr.. Churchill has stated that he IS
not in favor of the boards present pol
icy in regard TO married women. 1t
vas reported that the committee of the
Board of Education which considered
the status of the teacher-mother was
of the opinion that this policy should
be changed.
Mrs. Wagner States Case.
Mrs. Lora NJ Wagner, the teacher in
the Curtis High School, Staten Island.
whose appeal was denied on Tuesday
by Dr. Finley on the ground that she
should have appealed first TO the Board
Of Education, was surprised by DR..
Finley's decision.
81 addressed three appeals to the
Board of Education" said Mrs. Wag-
ner yesterday. THE first time | asked
for leave of absence for one year in or
der to bear a child. This was refused.
| appealed again for leave of absence.
This time | was ignored. The third
time | appealed from the hospital, a
day or two after my baby was born.
asked fer leave of absence for restora'
tion of health, and inclosed my doctors
certificate stating that was physically
unable to perform my duties at school.
my application was Endorsed by the
high school committee of the Board OF
Education. They recommended that |
be granted leave OF absence. ! under
stand that the board at its meeting on
November 10 refused to accept the re-
port of the committee and ordered that
be suspended on the charge of neglect
of duty.
THE newspapers reported that DR..
Maxwell protested, saying that the
Board of Education should not order q
Superintendent to bring this charge
against a woman who had just given
birth TO a child. But the charge was
brought. and | have been suspended
ever since. don't know what | ought
to do now"
DO you still want leave OF absence :"
Mrs. Wagner was asked.
II certainly do not she replied en-
phatically. II am ready to return 20
school at once. have a doctors GER
tifcate stating that | am in excellent
physical condition. II remain out my
place here may be filed, and when
am allowed 70 return to school ! may
be sent 10 another part OF the city.
1--WE own our home in Tottenville;
my husbands work is near by, and 7
have always been very happy in this
school. II ] am transferred we may
have to break up our home.
IL do not think it would be fair to
force me to remain out Of school when
! am perfectly well and anxious to re-
turn. Do you?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05

day that he also desired TO reply 70
the Senator from Missouri, and Senator
James announced that he would speak
on the question which has divided the
Democrats and brought out criticism
of the President on the majority size
Of the Senate.
Every Republican Present
Every Republican member OF the
Senate was In Washington to-day - Ior
the first time in many months. Inc
Democrats still lack two votes OF their
full strength Newlands ana
Smith. Of South Carolina. senator
Newlands will not arrive until next
week and Senator Smith may not come
at all -
The only apparent move that cal, pc
made by the majority Leaders peIoLe
that time, II the lines hold, IS 70 re-
commit the bill in the hope OF oeingg
able 10 discharge the committee anu
bring il back 10 the Senate iorthWItn.
II they fail in the latter move thelr
cause will be lost. -.
This parliamentary procedure also
involves delays which VIII mean me
loss Of precious time. On oolec'lohS
the motion 20 recommit and the mo,
ton 10 discharge the committee WI.
10th co over for a day. The fact that
the Commerce Committee reported the
rivers and harbors bill to-day gives the
Republicans n strategic advantage, The
movement in support Of rural cred
it, bill on which both parties can agree
also received decided impetus to-day
motion 70 take up either Of these
measures would place many Democrats
in an embarrassing position, and 1t Is
expected by many that by such g mo-
ton the ship purchase bill Will be
abandoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-05
ASSERTS SULLIVAN
AIDED CONTRACTOR
A. V. Conover Accuses Minister
to Santo Domingo at Phila-
delphia Hearing.

Philadelphia, Feb. 4. -Charles Strong,
a New York lawyer. appointed by Pres
ident Wilson to assist in the lnvestl-
CATION into the fitness of James NJ.
Sullivan as United States Minister TO
Santo Domingo, examined two wit
nesses in this city to-day and then
proceeded 70 Washington, where he
will confer with Secretary Bryan be-
fore sailing for Ssnto Domingo.
Arthur V. Conover, vice president OF
IA, American Gas Accumulation Com
pany. appeared before Mr.. Strong at
a public hearing and told Of efforts
made by his company 20 secure the
contract 10 build lighthouse on me
Santo DOMINICAN coast. He asserted
that Mr.. Sullivan had helped the Safety
Light and Heating Company, OF New
York. 10 secure the contract. His
statements we're based, he said, on
what had been written to MIN by his
agent in Santo Domingo and from a
conversation he had with Mr.. Sullivan
in Washington.
81 learned through Congressman
James A. Hamill, of New Jersey said
Conover, that Sullivan was trying to
get the contract away from US, and
when ! met Sulivs. told him he had
no right to use his influence one way
or the other. Mr.. Sullivan said his in
terest was to get the best apparatus,
and he denied he did anything TO get
the contract for the other company
Gustavus B. Fletcher, over the tele-
phone, told Mr. Strong how a syndicate
from this city, in which he was in
terested. had sunk sl50,o00 in an al
legged "salted" gold mine in Santo Do
mingo. Repeating his replies TO q ste
nographer. Mr.. Strong said Fletcher
told him that Mr.. Sullivan made little
or no effort 20 get their money back
for them. and they gave up the attempt
~ anna bonna