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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
MONTEREY, VA, JULY 6, 1917

Housewives are enjoying some
hearty laughs at the expense OF
Uncle Sans food artists and econ
omists. In a double column space
one "specialist tells how to make
"saour gravy" sine qua non OF
human existence since the day
Noah left the ark! For years one
Highlander, at least, has disputed
Washington's claim to the nue.
Father of his country" ASCENDING
it to flour gravy, in that it has
been the salvation of SO many
households. Another. just past
military age, decares that he has
eaten enough in his lifetine to float
a battleship. Such expert intorma
ton is joke. If Un"'e Sans sub
iects don't know ho~ 10 make flonl
gravy, he has a hra.n!ess following
in his fight for world wide dtm"c,
racy!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
A GENERAL SURVEY Of
The WA}
MONDAY,

The British front in north France
is again developing signs of marke1
activity. The official statement from
London details an unusual number o.
raids carried out by the British In
virtually every important sector from
Belgium to st. Quentin.
General Sir Douglas Haig has moi
struck a hard blow on any extended
front since the week of the Messines
fighting, when the famous ridge on the
Pelgian front was captured and the
way prepared for further smashing
operations in this sector.
There is a momentary luM in the
infantry activities on the Alsne front
The French have virtually succeeded
in re-establishing in its entirety theil
line in the Vauxaillon area, which was
denied by the crown princes force II
p sudden drive on a narrow front last
week.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put
together and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For
great Hes many years doctors pronounced it
local disease and prescribed local RENE eo
dies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced 1t incur
.constitutional disease, and therefore re
auires constitutional treatment. Hairs
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by /. ).
Cheney &c Co, Toledo, Ohio. Is the only
Constitutional cure en- the market. IL Is
taken internally. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address: F. ]. CHENEY &c CO.. Toledo. Q.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
TAKE Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
WEcNE SDAY.

While General Sir Douglas Haig il
closing in SO closely upon Lens thai
the capture of the coal mining city
and its adjacent fields seems lmnl'
nent, it is a question whether the Brit
ish operation will be accompanied By
any offensive move by the French OF
a like scale.
Although there has been more Of
less constant iockeying for position b.
the two commanders along the Aisnt
and Champagne fronts, the German
activities appear more like efforts tt
choke off any possible extended move
ment by the French than anything else
General Petain's occasional stroke
give the impression that he is tryins
only to preserve his vantage point
for resuming the advance at some fu
ture time.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
Announcement

TO the Voters of the Counties of Bath,
Highland and Rockbridge and the
City of Buena Vista: -,
hereby announce myself candid,
afa Tor reelection to the House OF
Delegates of Virginia for the DlStrlc!
composed of the counties or 6aGh,
Il. HAND and Rockbrigde ana tne
C.sy of Buena Vista.
S4siect to the Democratic Primary.
Respectfully,
John w. Stephenson
Warm Springs, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
RESOURCES

Loans and discounts s123, 799. 81
OverdraftS, secured, S........;
unsecured, $729.46 129 AZ
Furniture and fixtures SOO w
Exchanges and checks for
next day'sclearings % 50
Due from National Banks % 416 %
Paper currency 9S2 w
Fractional paper currency,
nickles and cents ~ %
Cold coin 500 90
Silver coin 416 05
Total 1852, O92. 25
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in S20,O00.0O
Surplus fund IL OOO w
Undivided profits, less
amount paid for interest
expenses and taxes o4O 81
Individual deposits, in
Guiding savings deposits % I96 -
Time certificates of deposit So 029 10
Certified checks 43 50
Due to National Banks l 340 W
on certificates of deposit 22S 40
Reserved for accrued taxes los OIL
Total 1852, 092. rs
I, G.. c.. Hansel Cashier do solemnly
swear that the above is true state
ment of the financial condition of The
Citizens Bank of Highland, Incorpor-
ated located at Monterey in the County
of Highland State of Virginia, at the
close of business on the 10th day OF
June, 1917, to the best of my Know
ledge and belief
Correct-Attest: C. G. Hansel,
cashier.
I !: y y. B Bisboe Directors
Boyd Stephenson
State of Virginia.,
County of Highland.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
by c. C. Hansel cashier this 10Th day
of June, 1917.
Ebert w. Gum, N. p
My commission expires June %, 1918.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF

The Citizens Bank of Highland, In
corporated located at Monterey in the
county of Highland State of Virginia,
at the close of business June 20, 1917,
made to the State Corporation Com
mission.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
Colored Ministers

KlcnmOnQ, va, julie o
rhroueh the colored ministers who
ire affiliated with the Council of
Defense, efforts are being made to
line up the colored people of the
stated hind all defense measures.
The following letter has been sent
% every colored minister in Virgl-
MA:
rOsTHE COLORED PASTORS
OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
The Governor of the State of
Virginia, upon the recommended
ton of the Council of Defense, has
appointed a Colored Commission of
Religious Forces of the State to
assist in arousing cur citizenship to
greater realization of the serious
ness of the situation caused by this
terrible war into which, though
greatly against our wishes and
desires, we have been drawn
Therefore. we must under all
circumstances and conditions,
prove ourselves loyal and pat
riotic during the continuance of
this war, and must in all things
support the Government, even as
we did on registration day.
This country is our home, and in
its defense slackers should not be
tolerated among us. Let us stand
shoulder to shoulder with our white
brother, and dc our best to win
the victory for God and humanity.
We may not be able to do much
financially to help the poor and
suffering in Belgium and France,
but let US not fail to contribute our
bit.
AS ministers and religious teach
ers, we should encourage our peo-
pie to stand steadfast in the faith
and in the practice of the Gospel of
the Son of God, the spirit Of which
teaches us to do unto others IS
we desire them to do unto us. We
should urge that our religious SER
vices be regularly attended by the
congregation, and should pray
earnestly to God for the safety of
our soldiers and sailors, and for the
triumph of righteousness.
We should organize our people
for the care of the moral and
spiritual welfare of our men wheth
er they be in training camps or in
active service on land or sea. To
do this successfully the pastors
should prepare a list of all the
soldiers and sailors going from
their respective churches in order
to be better able to keep in touch
and helpful sympathy with them
and their dependents at home.
We should urge our people to
diligence in the production of all
kinds of food stuffs, and in the
practice of economy IN the use OF
them. Many who cannot 60 to
war can do their part in the. fields
at home by raising food for those
who do 60.
Let every one of US serve our
country as best we can in whatever
way we may be called upon to
serve!
(Signed(
Commission: Rev. R. V. Pey-
ton. Chairman,
Rev. M. E. Davis, Sec'y.
Rev. A. A. Hector.
Rev. J. T King
Rev. W. H. Nash
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
Attention

Having located at Monterey for
the practice of my profession, |
solicit the work of the people of
Highland.
Pm j. F. KAGEY, Veterinarian
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
STATEMENT OF The FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF

The Crabbottom Valley Bank, In
corporated located at Crabbottom in
the county of Highland State of Vir-
ginia, at the close of bushes June 70,
1917, made to the State Corporation
Commi SciOO
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06

| COlluulSSloAs
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts s92, 12O.9l
| Overdrafts S......; unsecured
$1,000 162 w
Banking house and lot ooO w
Furniture and fixtures l4O w
Other cash items a
Due from National Banks s go IL
Due from State Banks,
Private Bankers, and
Trust Companies ~ 10
Paper Currency oo9 W
Fractional paper currency, oo
nickles and cents II 80
Cold coin IT'S 90
Silver coin 303 IS
Total S113, S7S.4
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paidin S25, 10000
Surplus fund 2 500 90
Undivided profits, less
expenses and taxes l 500 81
Individual deposits, in
Guiding savings deposits Il 34l A
Time certificates OF deposit 65 3ol "a
Cashiers checks outstanding w
Reserved for accrued interest
Ron certificates of deposit II 10
Reserved for accrued taxes 81 IL
Total $l13,S79.41
H.. W. Nicholas, Cashier, do SOL
emnly swear that the above is true
statement of the financial condition OF
The Crabbottom Valley Bank, incor-
porated, located at Crabbottom, in the
County of Highland State OF Virginia,
at the close of business on the 10th day
of June 1917, to the best OF my know
ledge and belief.
Correct-Attest: l. W. Nicholas,
cashier.
o. P. Chew
Geo. E. Swecker Directors
J. Walter Newman
State of Virginia
County of Highland
Sworn to and subscribed before me
by I. w. Nicholas, Cashier this 18th
day of June, 1917.
J. Fremont Colaw, N. z:
My commission expires Nov. 70, 1919
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
Veterinary Notice

l am located at Bridgewater,
Va, and solicit your patronage.
Call Bndgewater exchange. phone
226. 0. T. Foley, D. V. M !.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-07-06
DR.. c.. B. COLLINS

DURBIN, W. VA.
Prepared to do all kinds of Dental
Work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
TR0TZKY To SEND
NE " MESSAGE To
ALLY STATESMEN N
Will Ask Them to Participate
in Peace Negotiations With
Germany.
CONFERENCE RECESSES
UNTIL JANUARY FOURTH
The kaledineS and BOlsheviki
Forces Have Declared
a Truce.

Petroerad, Thursday, Dec. 27. The
delegates of the central powers to the
peace conference at Brest- -Litovsll
have agreed to 10 days recess in the
peace negotiations, which will be re-
sumed Jan. at a place not yet de-
termined. Leon Tcotzky, the 5olshe-
Wiki foreign minister, is reported to be
Grating a new note to the entente
allies embassies, again asking them
to participate in the peace conference,
Trotzky is also said to be preparing
"A new message to the people Of the
world. The Russian delegates to the
peace conference will return to Petro-
grad tomorrow or Saturday.
An armistice is reported to have
been reached between the Bolsheviki
forces and the troops of General Kale-
dimes at Rostov. with a neutral zone
between the opposing lines.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
TELL OF CONDITIONS IN
j. 5. CAMPS IN FRANCE

washington. Dec. IS Recently re-
turned from visits to the French
front, Major Generals Wright and
treble. commanders at Camps Doni-
phan and Bowie. respectively, were
called to the stand at today's hearings
oil the senate war inquiry to testify re-
sdrdins conditions among members Of
the American eNpeditionary forces.
surgeon General Georgas, in his re-
cert report to Secretary Baker on
health conditions In the camps de-
clared that disease enidemics ar
camps Doniphan and Bowie were
caused by over-crowding and an in
snihciency of heavy clothing.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
PLEADS GUILTY To FRAUD
IN LIBERTY BOND SALES
Insurance Man SwindIed 1000
Persons Who Had
Subscribed.

New York. Dec. 2S.-Elmer Dwig-
gins charged with using the mails 10
defraud investors in Liberty loan
bonds, pleaded guilty today and was
sentenced to three years in Atlanta.
Ga, peniteutiary
In asking for the imposition OF se-
we're punishment Tor Dwiggins. who
was New York agent for the Bank
ers' Life Insurance company Of Des
Molnes, Ia. Assistant District Attor-
ney Matthews told Federal Judge
Hand that Dwiggins' crime hordered
treason for the reason that he had
swindled nearly 1000 poor persons who
mad subscribed on partial payment for
the Liberty bonds and that the frauds
tended to interfere with the successful
prosecution of the war
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
HOOVER AWAY
WHEN PR0bERS
CALL ON HIM
After FruitIeSS Efforts to Be
Heard, He Doesn't
Answer.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S. When the sen
ate committee investigating the sugar
shortage finally called for Food Ad
ministrator Hoover today to give IA
views of conditions. "A letter from Chief
Counsel Lindley of the food adminlr-
tration was presented saying Mr.
Hoover had learned through the pub
liz nressa that he was to testify todas.
but had been called to New York.
In view Of the repeated attemrts ~
the food administrator to be heard
previously Senator Nardaman called
7. \. Ellis of the food administrator
to the witness chair, and under que
tionins Ellis testified Chairman Reed
had notified him last SATURDAY. thst
Mr.. Hoover would be heard today and
that he had given the Information to
Mr., Hoover.
Counsel Liudleys letter. however.
declared he had gone To the capitol
YESTERDAY to notify the committee Mr..
Hoover would be unable to appear to-
day, but found all tho senators at the
funeral OF Senator Newlands.
As Mr.. Hoover did not appear today.
the committee resumed investigation
of the coal situation with w. b. Colver
of the federal trade commission con.
tnuin" on the stand
senator Kenyon read "A letter from n
Washington government clerk. who
wrote he Was barely "eking out an cx-
istence at $1,000 year" and wanted
to know why he had to pay 50 "a ton
for bituminous coal here when it sold
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
CONTINUOUS QUAKES
IN GUATEMALA CITY
Thousands Are Without Shell
ter--Great Property
Destruction.

Washington. Dec. 2S-At O'Clock
last night the earthquakc which de-
stroyed part of Guatemala City was
continuing; destruction of property
was unabated and thousands were
without shelter. Americans and other
foreigners are safe.
The latest information, coming today
in a dispatch from the American con-
sui. added that water mains were
broken and the sanitary conditions Of
the city were becoming bad. Relief
work lreadN had been started. the To-
cal chapter of the Red Cross there
having collected for that purpose $500
Red Cross headquarters here today
telegraphed President Cabrera and the
head of the Red Cross chapter in the
Guatemalan capitol offering any aid
they might ask.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28

London, Dec. 2S-"Achievement of tie
purpose for which the allies are fighting
is essential to the future freedom and
peace Of mankind said Premier LLOYD
George in letter which he sent today to
the labor congress. The premier's state
ment is regarded as the British reply to
the German peace offer
The premier said that a statement on
war aims could only be made in agree
ment with Great Britain's allies. The
question Of issuing fresh joint declara-
ton, he added, was constantly kept in
view by the entente allied governments.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
Declares France Will Con-
- Fight, Regardless of the
iktions Between Russia and
esatonic Alliance-Republic
ITO America.

Thursday, Dec. 27.-France will
ept a peace based on conditions be-
q war, Foreign Minister Pichon de-
h replying in the chamber of depu-
Nv 10 the peace terms of the central
!. outlined to Russia. He asserted
|xmnny was endeavoring to involve
10 the negotiations with the Bolshe-
th1t the war would go on, whether
1G5fa made separate peace.
164ikn minister said Germany was
/ y protract the negotiations with
W 4ee, re-establishing commercial
he meantime, believing that in
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28

London Dec 28Newspape opinion reply of the CEN
ua powers to the Boshevik
Que mana seems to be felt that the central powers made
Peec sincere offer TO end the Immediately other
hand IS declared that they have
nope although vainly, to catch the allies
Inc FORMER view supported b,
Express which
over the central and apostle anti
all tne papers taking this view the central
as Being addressed less Russia the allies
and the offer made through Count
TO De an initial proposal which
PROBABLY TO modify in the of nowhere are
=" "'~''
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
FERDINAND Of
BULGARIA NOT
IN LINE WITH
HIS ALLIANCE
Differs From Czernin and Saws
Bulgaria Will Hold What
She Has Won.
THE WAR SUMMARY.

Germany's terms for general peace
and the suggestion that the entente
join the Russo German peace con-
ference have brought no immediate
response.
The attitude of the American gov
crnment has not changed and il is
leit IN Washington that the present
''erman Promises of no annexations
ana no indemnities are insincere.
recess in the peace negotiations
mas been taken and the conference
VIII be resumed Jan. I at a place
not yet determined. Leon TrotZky.
the Bolsheviki foreign minister. is
said to be preparing a new appeal to
the entente allies to join the confer
eucc
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28

The Express says:
The terms may he taken as Ger
manys first bid. The proposals are,
of course. wholly inadequate. but it is
significant that the idea of conquest
has been abandoned completely.
At the same time. the demand of
the allies FOR reparation is ignored
totally. There is no doubt
that the negotiations are form of
camouflage bv which Germany is at
tempting to talk to the allies through
Russia. II is general peace that
Germany and Austria Hungary want.
and behind czernins words there is.
we think. a perfectly sincere desire In
end the war at once. The offer. for
What 1t is worth. is obviously gem
uine.
An authoritative allied reply to
ltOnttnflel
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
ITIOM FOR
II AMERICANS

6! IS. - Field Marshal
commander -in-chief.
list of names of per-
The western front de-
mention. The list.
(ished today in the
contains the names of
ttached to the Amer
corps.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
THE POWER
PRODUCED 1T N|AGAnA

Washington, Dec. 2S.-To assure the
adequate supply of electric power for
establishments engaged i'm war work
at Niagara Falls and Buffalo, the gov
einment today requisitioned the cleo
trlc power produced, imported and dis
tflouted by the Niagara Falls Power
company the Hydraulic Power com
pany of Niagara Falls and the clin
Electrleal Distributing company.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
OF CITY AND COUNTY
AFT BOARDS TO REGISTRANTS

~ county draft boards sending out questonnares
of the registered men each day. The statement be-
date on which questionnaires mailed, the order
ne men included in each days batch and the date
y fi!ledout blanks must be returned
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28

Inluhevil,i mipht no
snfral povers offered
: n,,blisbed toda, he
~,
- to involve us in
mutations. After
we cannct ar-
the statlIs u1lo.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
IN LONDON PRESS AS TO
LATEST PEACE PROPOSALS

Many Prominent Journals Bell eve the Teutonc Offer Made
through Russia Genuine and That Germany is DESTROYS
OF Making Speedy Termination of the War They Advo-
cate an OHlcIa Reply Outlining to the German People the
sxact demands and Aims of the Entente. Other PAPERS
See No Merit in Count CzernnS Statement
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
Ferdinand a Holdout.

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, an
Amsterdam dispatch says. holds diff
terent views on annexations than
those expressed by Count czernin
Continued on Page Six.5
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
W oTI0NS WITH THE BOlSHEv|kl
IRE REGARDED BY ALLIES AS A SHAM
SAGeorge States Position of His Government
xktter to the Labor Congress Now in Session.
We Must Achieve Our PURPOSE He Saws.

Our Achievement Is Essential to
the Future Freedom and Peace of
Mankind," Are Words of British
Premier-Allies May Issue New
Joint Declaration.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
First Work is to Draft Plans
for Unified Operation of
Great System.
NO FORMALlTY MARKS A
REVOLUTIONARY EVENT
All Changes Will Be Made With
View to Relieving Pres
ent Congestion.

Washington, Dec 28.-As the
first practical step in the govern
ment's operation of railroads,
which began at noon today, Di-
rector General McAdoo drafted
the railroad war board into the
government service to work out
plans of unified operation and
submit them to him for approval.
Approximately 25O,000 miles of
American railway systems were
silently merged into one great
continental chain for the winning
of the war.
Under President Wilson's decision.
the grea, event. REGARDED hy many as
the openins VI. a new epoch in gov
erninent Operations. and cortsoi u pab-
lie utilities, passed by withoa'st,r1naI
ceremony
tor-General McAdoo was c6,s-
ferring at the time with the members
of the railroads war board and Robert
:. Lovett, chairman of the priority
shipment committee
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
Advisers Will Remain

The members of the war board all
railroad executives pledged their sup
port to the government administers
tion, as has practically every railroad
man in the country.
At the conclusion Of the conference
Continued on Page Six.l
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-28
WEATHER FORECAST

MONTANA-Snow tonight and prob
ably Saturday; continued cold.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-09

Those F1restone baseball uniforms
are still on exhibition at Smoot &
Steinhauser's and would have been In
action by this time Eut for the illness
Of Manager Smoot The captain has
been indisposed this entire week
from an attack Of la grippe and ton,
silitis.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-09

The majority Of these persons killed
and injured were drivers or occupants
Of automobiles and such persons are
IS q rule Of the better class Of citt
zefs
The New York Ce1tral lines are do.
ing everything they can to combat
this evil and show automobile drivers
that they invite injury or death 70
themselves and those travelling with
them every time they carelesly cross
railroad track at grade. accord
ing TO Thomas d. Ord. city passenger
agent Of this city.
Al part Of the railroads campaign
Of education is q poster In colors,
s6x20 inches, graphically depicting
the necessity for caution. II has been
posted In all freight and passenger
stations and in all the principal hotels
and garages In the states through
which the lines run.
There have also been distributed
through the various secretaries OF
state upwards OF million warning
notiees, q copy having been sent with
the license card to each automobile
owner snd driver in the territory re-
ferred TO.