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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
Crabbottom
Butchering and hauling wood is
the order of the day.

Butcherlng and hauling wood il
the order of the day.
Amos Bennette, of Dry Run
with his aunt, Mrs. Amos Nelson
came to Davy Colaw's Thursday
where MRS. Nelson boarded The
truck for Staunton; from there by
train to her home near Charlottes-
vile Thurday night.
Mrs. Ella Arbogast fell against a
window last week and hurt herself
right badly, almost breaking the
bone in her hip
The Houff truck has taken
twenty-five hundred dollars worth
of turkeys out Of Crabbottom in
the last two weeks.
Pete wyant came up from North
Fork with a load of poultry Thurs
day and moved Chester Justice to
Circleville Friday where he will
make his home.
Samuel Ralston returned Friday
from Circleville where be was do
ing timer work.
MT. and MRS. McAvoy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dish, of Durbin, came over
last Sunday and called on A. P.
Arbogast few hours, also Mrs.
Bell Swecker and daughter.
Luther Mullenax and wife came
up from South Branch and spent
Saturday and Sunday with their
aunt, Mrs. Jasper Simmons.
Amos Simmons, wife and grand
son, spent Saturday night with
Leonard Hedrick on Strait Fork.
DR.. Slower was called to Dry
Run Thursday to see Mrs. william
Mullenax.
Mrs. Mamie Arbogast returned
to her home last week after spend
ing a year in Ohio with her sister,
Mrs. Marvin Fitzwater.
Addison Simmons left last week
to spend the winter in Nebraska
and Florida.
Orion Harper and wife on their
way from neighbours house one
night last week were attacked by a
furious wild cat. Cant see why
Frank Rexrode the great hunter
hasn't them all killed,
Miss Allie Nicholas returned from
X. D. hospital Stanton last week,
where she had gone for operation
for Appendicitis.
william MeNulty with Bill Jones
as his chauffeur is here on business.
Jared Hiner passed throuh here
Tuesday with his cattle from the
Sinks.
Joe Coyle is wearing a broad smile
its a girl.
Orion Harper is saving for Clay
Simmons and others on Dry Run
this week.
l. Fl Hinkle had a fine turkey
gobbler hang its self in a tree top,
too early for Thanksgiving.
All enjoyed literary society Fri
day night at the auditorium and
expect a better time Thursday
mig int at the Tom Thumb wedding.
Aunt Mary.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
For Sale

l will sell privately lot No. 10
situated in Monterey on Main st.
equipped with q new we'll built
house, stable, wash house, wood
house, hog pen, chicken house
and cellar. The house is equipped
with uptodate fixtures electric
lights. water hot and cold up stairs
and down, sewerage etc, plastered
and finished with natural grain red
oak throughout. Good garden and
fruit consisting of pears, plums,
apples, damsons, grapes etc.
DR.. A, W. Miller,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
Honor List

New-Mrs. Louie Arbogast,
Monterey, Rt. l; Geo. W. Botkin,
Churchville; G W. McElfresh, Cald'
" ell, O.; Mrs. Sarah Hodge, Boyer;
Millboro Lumber Co.; Hotchkiss.
Renewals W. F. Hull, Mellow
ell; Frank Beverage, Doe Hill; An
dy white, Monterey; ]. B. Splaun
Headwaters; Harry Stone, Mrs. J
Wilfong. John Fl. Hevener, J.
wesley Hevener, W. R. Shumate,
Hightown; wilbur IRVINE, John S.
Hicklin, Mcdowell; Chas. Samples,
Glover Creek.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
Notice

There will be a meeting of the
Monterey Mutual Switch Board
Committee on Dec 9, 1916, | will
receive sealed bids for operating
switch board until date of meeting.
retain the right to reject any bids.
want the treasurer of each line to
be present if possible, let under old
contract. W. M. lrlrnDie,
President
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
Notice

All persons having claims against
C. w. Botkin's estate will please
present the same verified for pay.
ment, and all parties knowing them
selves indebted to said estate,
please pay at once to
]. Fl. Samples, Admir-.
Of G. w. Botkin,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
Masonic

Members of Highland Lodge are
notified that the annual election of
officers will take place at the reg
ular communication on Friday
night, Dec. Sth, and a full attend.
ance is disired.
By order OF the worshipful Mas
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF

The Crabbottom Valley Bank, Incorpor
ated, located at Crabbottom in the coun-
ty of Highland State of virginia, at the
close of bust ness Nov II, 1916, made
to the State Corporation Commission.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts s51,s33 65
Overdrafts, secured, 5
unsecured. 1926 10 49,. 226 10
Banking house and lot l,S59 oo |
Furniture and fixtures 2 O67 w
Exchanges and checks for
next days clearings "a Oh
Due from N ational Banks 44,226 1G
Due from State Banks, Private
Bankers and Trust Cos. II 90
Paper currency 5,20S w
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents 30
Gold coin loo 90
Silver coin lo4 90
Total s1O5, 1872 60
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $4,000 90
Surplus fund $500 90
| Undivided profits, less amt.
paid for int, expenses
| and taxes l,62I 81
lA' saving DEPOSITS 41,675 IS
Time certificates of deposit 80, 100 30
Certified checks
Cashiers check outstanding
Due to National Banks
Notes and bills re-discounted 1000 o.
Bills payable, including certi
Gates of deposit represented
money borrowed
Reserved for accrued interest
on certificates of deposits 143 90
Reserved for accrued taxes 30 90
Total 105,l23 20
II. W. Nicholas, cashier do solemnlY
swear that the above is true statement
of the financial condition of The Crab
bottom Valley Bank, Incorporated, locat.
ed at Crabbottom in the county OF High
land state of virginia, at the close of
business en- the 18th day of Nov, 1916,
10 the best of my knowledge and belief.
Correct Attest: l. w. Nicholas. cashier
J F : s snsw Directors
G i Swecker
State of virginia,
county of Highland
Sworn to and subscribed before me by
7 w Nicholas this 9th day of Nov, 1916
j, Fremont Colaw. Notary Public
My commission expires 26 Nov, 1919
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
EntertainS

Mrs. W. H. Matheny, charming
ly entertained a number of her
friends on Friday afternoon from
three to five o'clock, complimen
tary to Mesdames Elizabeth Liggett
and Ida Crawford, both of Staun-
ton.
Misses Blanch Matheny and Bess
Bishop rendered several delightful
piano solos and Miss Mabel Jones
in her talented way sang, while the
rest worked away at their Christ
mas fancy work.
Toward the close of the afternoon
the hostess. assisted by her two
daughters, Misses Elizabeth and
Virginia. served elaborate refresh
mehts in three courses.
The music pupils of Miss Blanch
Matheny gave their first music re-
cital, Friday evening.
At the close of this musical treat,
ices and cakes were served.
A we'll attended meeting of the
daughters of confederacy was held
at the home of Mrs. j. c. Matheny,
Saturday, Nov. 25th. After the
business part of the meeting, rasp-
berry sherbert and waters were
served.
The out of town members pre-
sent were Mesdames j. B. Brad
shaw, E. A. McNulty.
FOR SALE-One good four horse
wagon in excellent running condl-
! ton. A bargain for quick sale.
T. ]. Rexrode
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
Statement of the Financial
Condition of

OOllultlUH vi
The Citizen Bank of Highland, Incorpor-
ated, located at Monterey in the county
of Highland. State of Virginia, at the
close of business Nov II, 1916 made to
the State orporation commission.
~ RESOURCES
Loan and discounts $102, IT'S %
OYerdrafts, secured, none
unsecured, 1922 Al 322 Al
Furniture and fixtures 80 90
Exchanges and checks for
next days clearings Sd AZ
Other cash items
Due from national banks 4o,e37 10
Due from state banks, Private
bankers and Trust co.
Paper currency 2,24S 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents So 80
Gold coin 1850 90
Silver coin 2S9 90
Total $147,s5s as
LIABILITIES .
Capital stock paid in 10000 90
Surplus fund $1,000 90
Undivided profits less amt
pd for int, expenses 81 taxes 2,116 Al
Individual deposits, includ-
ing savings deposits 6S,351 50
Time certificates of deposit 1896 80
Certified checks 1861 10
Cashiers checks outstanding
Due to National Banks 2,O12 Is
Notes and bills re-discounted
Reserved for accrued int.
on certificate of deposits loo 26
Reserved for accrued taxes 2oS 81
Total $147,952 IS
I, G. G. Hansel, Cashier, do solemnly
swear that the above is a true statement
of the financial condition of The Citizens
Bank of Highland, Incorporated located
at Monterey in the county Of Highland,
State of Virginia, at the close of business
on the nth day of Nov. 1915, to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
Correct-Attest G G Hansel, Cashier
J.W. Hevener
Edwin B Jones Director
II. Lee Gum
State of Virginia
County of Highland
Sworn to and subscribed before me by
c Hansel. cashier, this 9th day of Nov
1916 Ebert w Gum, N. P.
My commission expires June %, 1918
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-01
Business Advertisements

MOTT Eff you want 70 buy or sell
anything place an advertisement in this
column. Rate five cents line. CUNT
six words to the line. There are lots OF
things going to waste that some one
would gladly buy. Adv and get rid OF it
400 TYPEWRITERS! Remingtons
$12, Smith Premiers $12. Let your chill
dren learn TypewritiDg at home during
vacation. Instruction book Free. Ask
Empire Tyre Foundry. Buffalo, N Y
FOR SALE-Five pure bred Gordon
and Lewellyn pups 6'months old. call
or write to Ell B Wood, Monterey, Va,
for particulars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
URGES THEM TO ADVERTISE
Hon. Charles erik Tells Doctors to
Forget OutcIa5sed Ethics of
The Profession.

Davenport, May 1O-Advertisingj in
newspapers for physicians and the
recognition by the medical profession
of healing properties of mental sci.
eiice, were urged at the Iowa State
Medical association by Hon. Charles
Grilk of Davenport.
erik told physicians to meet the
quack and to forget the outclassed pro-
fessions of ethics by advertising in
the newspapers and try the use Of
mediCals with the essence of religion.
This is the 56th session of the ply
sicians Dr. B. Small of Waterloo pre-,
sided DR.. Z. E. Clapp of Iowa City,
responded to the address of welcome.
The barn flyf was singled out by
the Iowa medical women as the worst
pest The women spent the entire time
this morning in discussing the barn
fly. Instead of devoting its attentions
to horses, it bites babies and gives
them infantile paralysis.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
A FAMILY FEUD "
ENDS IN MURDER
KNOXVILLE WOMAN SHOT DOWN
BY COUSIN ON THE STREET.
AFTER HARD SURFACE ROADS
Prisoner at Fort Madison Completes
FiVe-Year Sentence Only to Be
Turned Over to JoIiet-AnnuaI
p. E. o. Convention at Newton.

Centerville, May 10.-Frank Smith
of Unionville shot and instantly kill
ed his cousin, Mrs. Alice Gerlich, on
the Main street of Unionville, this
county, about 3 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. He emptied both barrels
of shotgun into her body.
The shooting was the elimination
of long feud in the Smith family,
which is numerous in this county. 1t
is the second tragedy in the family
within the last several months.
Sampson Smith, Franks father, acct
'dentally shot and killed Franks son
last winter. A few weeks later Samp-
son Smith, called to the bedside of
another of Franks sons who was dy-
ing, fell dead across the child's bed.
Frank Smith had been drinking
yesterday. He made threats early
in the morning and several persons
endeavored to persuade him to go
home. He met Mrs. Gerlich on the
street and opened fire without warn
ing.
After the shooting Smith got in his
buggy and drove home. He was lat
er arrested, making no resistance.
Mrs. Gerlich, who was the mother
of two small boys, was accused of
burning the Poker Hill school house
a few months ago, but was acquitted.
Frank Smith was one of the chief
witnesses against her at the trial.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
SCORE PERISH ON THE LAKE
Only Two Members of Crew Were
SaVed-VesseI Wrecked
During Storm.

Duluth, MINI, May 10. - Twenty
lives were the toll of death in the first
steamer loss on the great lakes this
season, when the steamer S. r. Kirby
of the Northwestern Transportation
company of Detroit foundered off
Eagle Harbor, Mich, 1874 miles from
Duluth, with all except two of her
crew. Only the second mate, Joseph
Mudra of Chicago, and Otto S. Lind.
quist, fireman, of Pequaning, Mich,
were saved.
Those drowned were:
Girardin, D., MASTER Detroit.
Douglass, E. H., mate, Detroit.
Weston, John, wheelman, Chicago.
Powers. Robert, wheelman, Detroit.
Flodine, Louis, Waterman, Lanse,
Pa
Blasdell, Lyal, Waterman, Detroit.
Peterson, Ansel. deck hand, Erie, Pa.
Rydolph, Elmer, deck hand, Supe-
rior, Wis.
Thort, Robert, deck hand, Superior,
Wis. .'. ... So. ... ...
Winger, William, coal passer, Du-
1uths MINI.
Casey. Frank, coal passer, Chicago.
Smith. Sylvester, chief engineer,
Marine City, Mich
Smith, Ralph b., second engineer,
Marine City, Mich.
Ripple, Anthony, oiler, Marine City,
Mich.
Bollean, Henry, oiler. Marine City,
Mich.
Heath, Burt, fireman. Marine City,
Mich.
Heath, Ward, fireman, Marine City,
Mich.
zuger, Herman, fireman, Hoboken,
N. J.
Martin, Harry, steward, Harrow.
Ont.
Anderson. Alt, second cook, Supe
rior, Wis.
The boat broke in two and found
cred. 1t is supposed that the strain
of fghting the heavy seas that were
running in the gale that swept Lake
Superior found some weak spot, al
though the United States inspectors of
hulls and boilers here say the Kirby
was inspected this spring and found
in good condition.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
SENATE FOR BIG U. S. ARMY
Ignores Efforts Of the House to Reduce
Force--InsIsts on Regular
Army of 100000.

Washington, May 10.-Without
dissenting voice, the senate voted to
insist upon a regular army of 100000
men and the federal volunteer army
plan.
This action was taken despite the
fact that the joint conference of the
committee of the senate and house
had practically agreed to recommend
a regular army at peace strength of
175,000 men and a federalized militia
of about 100000 men, as the ultimate
measure of land defense to be au-
thorized under the administration pre-
paredness program.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
REDS FAIL TO KILL KING
Stockholm Paper Tells of Unsuccess-
fuI Plot to Assassinate Ruler
of Sweden.

Stockholm, via London, May 10
The Aftonbladet prints a rumor Of an
unsuccessful plot by socialists and an
archists against the life of King Gus
tave.
Sensational rumors are current, "
says the newspaper, of plot by the
young socialist-anarchist party,
against the life of the king of Swe;
den in revenge for the conviction OF
three socialist leaders of the anti,
militaristic congress recently.
The attempt on the kings life was
planned to be made at the horse show
but the conspirators were foiled by
the mobilization of the entire detec,
tive force and the placing of a cor
don of detectives in plain clothes
around the king"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
IS NOW
VERY OPTIMISTIC
NEGOTIATIONS NOT HALTED BE.
CAUSE OF ANY DEADLOCK.
PROVISION FOR JOINT PATROL
American Troops to be Withdrawn
from Mexico and Border to be
Protected by U. S. and Car
rama Troops Alternately

Mexico City, May 1O.-The feeling
is most optimistic over the result of
the Juarez conference between Obre-
gon and Scott despite the fact that
earlier reports indicate vexation.
Negotiations between Obregon and
Scott were halted not because there
was a deadlock but they reached in.
Isurmountable difficulties Carranza Of
ficers confirmed today.
Pending further examination of the
terms of. the agreement entered into
by the two generals and final approve
ment of the Carranza government
there will be no further exchanges.
When it has been fully ratified by the
Carranza government negotiations
will be resumed. 1t is understood here
that the agreement finally made be-
tween the Mexican and American gov
Iernments will provide for the with
drawal of American troops from Next
can territory.
The provision makes joint border
patrol to prevent further raides on
American troops and ranches. Carran-
"a and American detachments will be
stationed alternately along the bor-
der and the entire border will have an
effective patrol.
The Garranza government will in
sist in the protocol now being made
that the Mexican troops have the
same privileges as the Americans in
that of crossing the border in pursuit
of bandit raiders in Mexico from the
United States. 49,
This privilege was deemed essen.
tial if Northern Mexico is to be guard
ed against Huerta sympathisers and
other enemies of Carranza govern.
ment organized in the United States.
Suggested Plan Submitted,
Ell Paso, May 10.--General Scott has
submitted to Washington General OBJ
regions suggested plan for his coop
erative border patrol, the troops OF
each nation to be consigned on sides
of the border. General Scott admitted
today. Indicating he has authority to
submit such an arrangement, Scott
said reply from Washington would
not be necessary before today's con-
ference, at which negotiations will be
concluded. Scott is uncertain whether
tOdays melting will be the last con-
ference but both he and Funston are
decidedly optimistic over the outlook
for a peaceful conclusion. Funston ex-
pected concentration of the militia to
start today and we'll under way by
Friday. Most of the Texas troops will
be used in Texas
Leader Is Killed.
Marathon, Texas May 1O-D Della
garza, noted bad man of the Big Bend
country and reported leader of the
Glen Springs raiders, was killed in a
fight with two American cavalrymen
in Dee res, Texas, yesterday, accord
ing to reports brought here today.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
TO PROBE SINKING OF LINER
State Department to investigate Re.
port That Cymric Was Torpedoed
Without Warming.

Washington, May 10.-The state de-
partment has begun an investigation
of the sinking of the White Star liner
Cymric. which occurred while the
latest note of the United States was
on it's way to Berlin.
Consul Wesley Frost at Queenstown
reported that the Cymric was torpe-
doed, evidently without warning After
this report was received Consul Gen
eral Skinner cabled a LlOyds report
giving tie names of three other yes.
sells torpedoed within the last few
days.
The state department Immediately
made inquiries through consular
sources to determine the facts in all
these cases.
Consul Ffost reported that the Gym
nc was lin admiralty service" State
department officials said this mere
fact alone did not justify unwarned
submarine attack unless it was shown
the Cymric actually had been requisi,
toned by the British admiralty. The
vessel could be chartered by the ad-
miralty and used for the transportation
of war supplies without becoming a
part of the British naval forces, in the
state department view
The fact that no Americans were
aboard the Cymric,, that she did not
carry passengers and that she was
heavily laden with war material for
the allies made 1t appear extremely
unlikely that the United States would
raise an Issue over the incident.
THE United States would hardly
break off relations with Germany be
cause one OF it's submarines sank a
munitions transport of an enemy" one
| official said.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
THE DEMOCRATS AT CLINTON
State Convention Being Held Today
With Candidate for Governor
as Temporary Chairman.

Clinton, May 1O.-Iowa democrats
are here today to attend the state
at which E. T. Meredith,
potential candidate for governor,
sounded the keynote and the dele
gates to the national convention at
st. Louis instructed as to their duties.
Plans were made some time ago to
have Secretary of the Navy Daniels
here, but he could not come. State
Chairman ID. w. Reynolds called the
convention to order at II o'clock and
introduced Meredith as the tempo
rary chairman. This afternoon the
committee reports are being made,
the permanent organization effected,
and the platform adopted. d. E.
Derby was temporary secretary and
John Mills and S. E. Wade assistant
temporary secretaries. r.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
|RISH..POL|T|CSI
AGAIN IN FRONT
REVOLT MAY BE INDIRECT MEANS
OF ADJUSTING HOME RULE.
THE LEADERS GETTING TOGETHER
Debate in House of Commons on the
Point Of bringing ireland Within
Scope of CONSUMPTION
Matter of Importance.

London, May 10.-Irish politics are
again in the foreground as a result of
the recent rising and the consequent
conveyance of sentiment between
John Redmond, the national leader,
and Sir Edward Carson, the Ulster
leader. The conference of these lead
ers Monday evening on the disarma-
ment question and Yesterdays signifi.
cant debate in the house OF commons
on the point d. bringing Ireland within
the purview of the conservation bill
| have gwen this matter greater i'm,
! portance. and it looks as though Ire,
lands unfortunate experience might
become the indirect means of adjust
ing in a manner satisfactory to all
PARTIES the difficult home rule problem
which has been hung uU during the
war.
II is understood that a manifesto
to the Irish people has been agreed
upon, but the contents Of the mani
fostO have been withheld until Thurs
day, so as to enable it simuItaneOUE
publication throughout Ireland Var-
GUS rumOrs were current in the lob,
bies of parliament last night concern
ment and the Irish parties, but moth
ing is likely to be decided upon by
the latter until after premier A2quiths
DronOunCRmCnt on the Irish situation
which is expected this afternoon or
evening.
During the committee stage of the
military service bill in the house OF
commons, Sir John BrOwnlee LOnsdale
whip of the Irish lfniOnist party. NOV
ed that Ireland should be included in
the operation Of COmpusiOn. Premier
Asquith, replying said the question Of
COmpulsiOn was not a matter Of agree,
ment with lrcalnd, and that if the
motion was persisted in there would
be prOtracted discussion which would
prevent the measures becoming a law
at the earliest possible moment.
The premier said that a very large
number of the representatives of Ire
land were not at the moment prepared
to accept compulsiOn in ireland, and
that it was not desired that the COun-
try should be plunged into COntrO-
versy on the subject at this time Ire,
land had just undergone a terrible or
deal. but the result of it he believed
would be to establish the foundation
among loyal Irishmen of a larger
measure of agreement than there ev-
er had been in the past.
The premier asked what could be
worse than that the representative of
! Ireland should be forced into a con.
! fjiCt at this moment. The government
he added, was reviewing with the at
most care the military arrangements
in Ireland and the matter of bearing
arms, and he hoped a common agree
ment would be reached. The LOnsdale
motion was voted down without di
vision,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
The p. E. o. Convention.

Newton, May 1O.-NearIy 200 mem
bers of p. f. o. are attending the op.
ening sessions of the twenty-fourth
annual state convention of the order.
Practically every chapter in the state
is represented, while a great many
visiting members of P f. o. from
nearby chapters are here.
Through the efforts of the CONNER
cial association, the stores and bust
ness houses of the city are decorated
unusually well. The color scheme
of yellow and white, the P. E. O. col
ors, has been used, exclusively, by ev-
cry business house with the result
that the business section of the city
is highly attractive.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-05-11
Bombardment SIackened.
DAUGHTER TO Be GUARDIAN
Court Appointed Her to Look After
Father Who is Much Matrimon-
ally Inclined.

Hampton, May 1Q.-Mrs. Anna AS
Wegan, a daughter, has been appoint
ed guardian for Henry G.. Meyers, a
WidOwcr.
Meyers attempted to marry a Chi
Cago woman with whom he had got
acquainted with through a matrimOn-
al advertisement. He went to Chicago
to see her The couple with a man
posing at the WOman's son, applied
for a marriage licence which was de-
MED them.
1t is claimed in court that Meyers
decIcd a 32v acre farm in Lee town.
ship to the woman but it was given
back to Meyers just before the trial.