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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-01-15
Important Ruling Involving 800
Claims Against Government for
$35,Oo0,ooo Is Handed Down by
United States Supreme Court.
EXTRA PAY DEMANDED
FOR YEARS 1907 7-1911
Plaintiffs Contended That Post
master General Exceeded His
Authority in Changing the
'Devisor' 10 Include Sundays.

Washington Jan. i5.--Test cases re-
garded as decisive of about 500 rail-
road claims against the government
for approximately S3s.0O0.00 addition
at compensation for carrying the
mails from 1897 To 1911 we're decided
today by the supreme court against the
railroads. Appeals of the Chicago Il
Alton and Yazoo n Missippi railroads
FROM rejection OF test claims were dis
missed
u the so-callcd railway mail pay
.diyisnr eases. the Chicago * Alton ana
Nazoo & Mississippi Valley railroads in
stltItcd proceedings in the court %;
claims on which 500 other railroa is
relied to determine claims OF between
S27.00O.00 and S3j. .00O.00e for addi-
tioual compensation for mail transpor-
tation between 1907 and 1911 Tho
chicago y Alton claimed si16.5Oo and
The Yazoo a Missippi Valley s2G.S0o.
Both suits wcr dismissed by the court
of claims
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
EXEMPTED men
MAY take over
farewell HERE

The celebration which will
mark the leaving OF sesttie'a
third and last contingent OF
drafted mon Will be hold oeto-
Dor 4, on the day that the men
leave for American lake. Es.
empted men may have charge.
Many exempted men have Higni.
fled their intention OF contributing
To fund to pay for the scndoff,
Tho exempted men may work thru
tho Rotary club.
Tho third contingent VIII number
sfs men. while King county will
furnish ib6.
Wants Husband Back
Mira. A. A. shaughneasy. whose
husband was certified from ID
vision at his own request and
upon her statement that she was
able and willing 10 support herself.
has asked that her husband be re-
leased from service.
lie went With tho first con<in'
gent. According TO his wife. she IL
unable 10 support herself by work
Ing In tho telephone exchange. He
was a Seattle fireman.
J. A. Mcvey. 1924 Atlantic st.
has appealed 10 Appeal Agent T.
j. l. Kennedy for assistance. lie
Ia riyeter In a ahipyard and has
been married for four years.
No claimed occupationai exemp'
ton and this was denied lie says
that his wife II dependent upon hts
labor. Kennedy is investigating
the ease and may mako II possible
for him TO now make dependency
claim. sitho the time llmi, for this
has expired.
On Kennedy's recommendation TO
tn. district board. Walfred y
Marker. arrested last week for
falling TO report for mobilization
when ordered 10 do so. and Fred
W. Rice. who both made claim Of
belonging to a recognized religion
opposed TO war. will he certified
for service with nQncombatant
forces.
For n time there was doubt as
TO whether the International Bible
Students association came within
the provost marshal generals rub
Ing on the matter. but the district
board set the precedent Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
CHAMBER TO PROBE
the COAL SITUATION

A committee OF tho Chamber Of
Commerce and Commercial Club
viii investigate the coal situation
In the Northwest
This decision was made at the
meeting OF tho trustees of the
chamber. Tuesday. at the sugges.
ton of George Watkins Evans. OF
the United States bureau OF mines
at the University Of Washington.
The committee will obtain infor.
nation. especially concerning the
economical use OF fuel In Oregon
and Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
Col. TEDDY HITS
STRENUOUS PACE

III United FFess fessed Wire
CHICAGO. Sept. 2s.~Theodorc
Roosevelt was hitting pace TO
day tina, rivaled his presidential
campaigns for stronuoaity. lie
was scheduled sto deliver -four
speeches In two days. Mrs. Hoose
welt will accompany him.
He left for the national army can
Torment at Camp Grant. Rockford
on a special train over tho Chica
70. Milwaukee g. st. Paul.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
Soldier Asks Aid in
Search for Mother

A soldier boy wants 10 hear from
his mother before he Is shipped
across the waters. In a letter TO
The Star he says that he left home
four years ago and has never heard
from his mother since. Her ad.
dress at that time was. Mrs. Nettie
Hill Sumner. Wash. His address
Is Edward G. Pritchand, 25th engi.
neers. Company u Cantonment.
Aver. Mass
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
WILSON'S Committee
PREPARES FOR PROBE

~ United rress teased Wire
WASHINGTON. Sept 2s --pret.
dent Wilson's investigating com
mittea meets tomorrow 90 complete
plans for probing Western labor
unrest. including a searching In.
qulry into the famous Mooney bomb
pio, case.
Col. House. confidential adviser
Of the president. and members Of
his cabinet have submitted reports
gl.aue1 from many sources.
There was talk today that n spe
eial Investigator. representing the
presidents commission. might be
appointed for the Mooney probe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
Valentine HASN'T
BEGUN COAL PROBE

Because Of tho absence Of mos,
OF the big coal operators from the
city. Superintendent OF Public uul-
tiles a. /. Valentine said Wednes.
day that he would be unable 10
make start In tho coal price in.
vestigation ordered By tho city
council for several days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
FIND BODY IN WATER

A badly decomposed body OF a
man was found In The water near
the Ballard beach bath house Wed.
nesday morning. Nothing was
found by which to identify II.
Coroner G.. c. Ttffln stated that
tho corpse had been In the water
several months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
COAL OPERATORS
DENY INCREASES


WASHINGTON. Sept. &c Wage
demands OF coal miners wefe re-
iec,ed by the hltuminoua operators
here today. The decision was for.
maily communicated To the miners
representatives at Joint confer
ence this afternoon.
Negotiations we're continued to
ward settlement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

Mike Raby. %. who is alleged 10
have picked the pockets OF pris-
oners and a dry squad man. while
In the city Jail. pleaded not guilty
to a charge OF grand larceny In the
superior court Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

a banquet was held Tuesday
nieht Ut the Butter hotel by tho
Cvec'e~' association. in honor OF
Verne 8. Warmer. OF Denver. sec
r1eary OF the association. and VI. /.
Madden. travelling secretary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
WAR TEACHES NEED
OF Preparedness

"a biz lesson will he taught TO
the coming generations by this war
struggle. 1t will teach them the
necessity OF preparing themselves
agalns; aggressive nations"
ThiA was the Rist OF speech
made by Attorney WIN II. Thomp-
son at a farewell dinner given At
the Seattle Athletic club in honor
OF Col. W. NJ ingiis and Maj. Fred.
erlck w. Llewellyn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

II you value your watch. let
Haynes repair H. Next Liberty
theatre .-Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
A STITCH TN TIME

one stitch in time saves lot Of sewing later,
and what is true Of clothing is true Of many other
things.
one hollow tooth filled now at a rifling cost,
will save the larger cost Of bridgework later. That
is the first-the immediate apparent saving.
But there is the greater saving, which is not so
apparent but is real, nevertheless. First il saves
you from highly probable toothache in The near
future, and next but more important it removes
a source of infection 10 the body in general and
a sure source of danger to the other teeth.
The mouth is the most important part of the
body!
We are not simply telling il TO you; we emphat-
icaIy assert it, we shout il from the housetops;
we reiterate it.
II your mouth is in excellent condition, you are
TO he congratulated. See that ii remains so. If it
is not in good condition you are badly handi-
capped in the race for HEALTH Happiness and
Wealth, and we advise you to Immediately take
IN RANDY the defect
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
Excellent Laxative
For Elderly People

A. re pass the prime Of Nfs the
various organs OF the body have
. tendency TO weaken. especially
the bowels. Regularity In this
important function 10 % essential
90 good health that old folks
should be very careful 60 avoid
eonssipauon. 4 congestion OF
stomach waste In the bowels oeea-
sions dixniasss, headache. drowsi-
ness after eating, biiiousnsss,
bsiehizS. bioas, plies, etc.. and
should be corrected tmm ediasslys
n - the direct cause Of much Sc
rious disease.
The most elective remedy for
constipation II . com binatiou OF
simple laxative herbs with pspsin
sold In drug stores under the
name Of Dr. caidwsfl's Syrup Pep
sin. ~ costs only nifty cents =
bottle, II miid In Its action. does
not g5pe or strain, and brings re-
Lief quietly In an easy natural
manner. Oct q bottle Of II from
your druggist and keep ~ in the
house; - II the ideal family REM
sdy. 4 trial bottle can be OBJ
tanned free Of charge by writing
TO DIR. W. y. Caldwell, <56 wash
ington st., Monticello, xlunois.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

specialize Eghgrade DENTISTRY
with the skill
perform all operations
of pain
All statements and promises whether advertised spoken backed
by the old established whose
on nexihle consider
"OUR REPUTATION FIRST; OUR PROFITS LAST"
Dr. L. r. Clark who and responsible head of
the establishment personally makes all examinations and estimates OF
free to ALL
An unqualified covering all done issued patient
and signed by both Dr. LICENSED Graduate Dental
Surgeon work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

TuI nj M D. r-@fs os
hiEh-Fradr wool flntsh. at
tFaettN~ plaid dsniru in
tanr. biusn and pinks.
edges bound with SILK. sim-
stsso Inches. regular price
500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

THE nf.D.ruGAD - 4. Of
heavy quality. srochetsf.
white IN beautiful medal.
lion pattern. satin sdF~
ftnishs large sts~ Ttxst
inches regular price tzoe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

TuE z - W v - " u " Wis
filled with pure white cot
ton covered with good
quality ssfseiins closely
stitched. size 1880 inches
regular price 40
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

TNE rtIfsoM = --- two o.
eriient pillows filled with
pure white feathers. clean
and odoFle.es guaranteed
strictly sanitary regular
price tt8o a pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26

TuE srHtNs-~Is made Of
tho best galvanized rust
proof twisted fabric at
thehsd 10 end angles by
oil tempered hslfc !
springs fabric "a elevated
four Inches abuse aide raj u
BY double riser masieabls
corner castings; frame fin~
ished Ia axiilaei copper.
regular price 1850.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-09-26
regular price
$3.50

Tur uTu is the famous
French metal mad. by new
process u IL absolutely
acid and tarulsh. proof fin
ished with beautiful ius-
treua satin sheen, heavy
continuous post design.
this French metal bed has
tho appearance OF genuine
brass. regular price tgS6o.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Public Sale of
Personal Property

Having sold my farm, I will sell
at public auction, at my residence
on The Cowpasture River, on FRI
DAY, APRIL 10, 1917, the follow
ing:
One pair 1900 lbs. grey mares, l
saddle mare, in foal, 5 COWS to be
fresh, 4 two year old cattle, 1short
horn bull, l brood SOW and six
shoats, 2 bar hogs, will weigh 1856
each, two horse Thcrnhill wagon,
practically new, l spring tooth
harrow, 2 plows, l double shovel,
2 single, both new, l half wagon,
2 runabouts, also forks, shovels,
spreaders, singletrees, 1 grain
cradle, / cutting box, 1 set single
harness, 2 sets of freedman har-
ness, l set of lead harness, collars,
brides and halters, some hay, l
new genuine WilbuEn saddle, ]
boys saddle, / buggy pole.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
One Knabe Piano, l book case
and writing desk combined, 1 fold
ing couch, 3 bureaus, bedsteads
and spring, washstands, tables, /
Morris chair, rocking chairs, din
ing chairs, l side board, iron ket-
ties, stoves, dishes, and many
other things too tedious to men
ton.
Terms of Sale-S5 and under
cash; over that ameu 1t Q credit OF
six months will be gwen purchasers
execute negotiable note satisfactory
ly endorsed, with interest from date
V. B. STUART
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Miller Property Sold

Another desirable Monterey prop
erty changed hands last Tuesday,
L. Homer Stephenson becoming
the purchaser of the DR.. Miller
residence on Main street. The
price paid was $3.50.
By this deal Monterey will re-
gain Mr., and Mrs. Stephenson as
residents, pleasing fact to their
friends here.
DR.. Miller has purchased farm
in his native county, Rockingham,
and expects to 90 there at once.
During their residence in Monterey,
DR., and Mrs. Miller have made
many friends who regret to see them
leave.
The Miller sale, which included
his personal property, drew con-
siderable crowd despite the unfa-
vorable morning, and his property
sold we'll.
The ladies of the Methodist Sun
day school served sandwiches and
coffee at the noon hour and realized
S25.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Patna

March is trying herself this time.
Roy Coursey spent last Friday
night with L B. Klncaid.
The Laurel Gap school, closed last
Friday; the day being a pretty one
quite number of patrons and
friends were present and lots of
good things to eat.
Mr.. and Mrs Charlie Armstrong
entertained several of the young
people Friday night, and every
body reported an enjoyable time.
Bruce Hiner spent last Thursday
night with J. W. Armstra1g.
Miss Lola Crummet and Gussie
Hupman spent Thursday night
at J. W. Armstron's
Miss Hamilton, cur teacher is
spending the week end with friends
near Wiiliamsville.
Trixie Boy
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Marriage

An open air wedding was quietly
celebrated Sunday afternoon about
3 o'clock on the mountain east o
Monterey, the contracting parties
being Mr.. c. Pinckney Samples and
Miss Margie Ralston.
Rev. Mr.. Parker, who was called
to oficiate, was accompanied by a
few Montereyans, who were wit
nesses.
Mr.. Samples is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. P. Samples, of Strait Creek (,
and the bride is daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. Jared Ralston, of the
same community.
The young people have the best
wishes of host of friends.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Willfanlsville

We have been having some
severe weather since March came
in but I think the worst is past,
as we saw the wild geese flying
north on the 90.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Reynolds are
wearing a broad smile. lisa wood
chopper.
Mrs. Frank Ccursey has returned
home after spending the winter
with her aged father and mother
Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth, OF
Buckhannon, W. Va.
News was received Saturday
that Mr.. Ryland Swoope, of near
Monterey had fallen from a hay stack
and ran the prong of pitch fork
in his ankle between the two bones
Hope he will soon be better.
Rev. Dickson and Mrs. Ashby
Burns attended the Sunday School
convention in Staunton last week.
Mrs. J. H. Swoope and daugh =
ter, Miss Ugie, have returned home
after spending some time with her
two daughters, Mrs. E. c. Cricken-,
berger and Mrs. c. Fl. Ballard, of
Crozet Va.
She also spent some time with
her daughter, Mrs. HIT. Slower, at
Timberville, and sister. Mrs. A. M.
Lowenbach, of Harrisonburg.
The young people of this place
are going to have play April 4,
entitled "Singe Life" Everybody
welcome.
Williams Hildebrand is spending
a few weeks with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Hildebrand, of
Crabbottom.
Miss Elsie Halmenton. who
teaches at Laurel Gap attended
preaching here Sunday.
Mrs. George Wallace and little
son, Tom, have returned home from
spending some time with Mr.. and
Mrs. Louie McClung. of Glover
Creek.
Landon Burns was in our midst !
Sunday.
The 'phcne line between Head
waters and Flood has not yet been
completed.
Mr., and Mrs. R. L. Lockridge
have been on the sick list for some
line.
Dew Drop
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30

In response to a call made to
complete the organization of the
Highland Farm Loan Association,
meeting was held in Monterey on
March Goth.
There was quite a good attend
ance and the association was or
ganized with % charter members,
The following gentlemen were
elected directors for the balance of
this year: W. Price Campbell, W.
F. Jones, T. J. Rexrode, S. A. n.
Kramer and James A. Michael
J. A. Whitelaw was elected Secre-
tary-Treasurer, and a charter was
applied forI The association will
be great boon to the farmers of
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30

Monterey is justly proud OF her
Sabbath schools, and her people
are making a record for attendance
that is most praiseworthy. 1t is
believed that the first pretty Sab
bath of the spring, March rs.
brought out an attendance of 80
per cent of he population, 200 be-
ing present at the Methodist school
and fifty odd at the Presbyterian.
At each of the schools there was a
Especial" in the way of missions,
and the collections were fraction
in excess of $4,000 and S13 90, re-
spectively.
At the Presbyterian school, the
delegates to the S. S. Institute at
staunton, C. c. Hansel and A. l..
Jones, made a report and gave a
talk.
The Methodist school had a mis-
sionary program.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Mcdowell
March %, 1911

March rs, III
Just a few items of news from
our village. This is one of the
days of sunshine" so rare the
past weeks. Farmers ssare all be,
hind in their work, so the sunshine
is doubly welcome.
Mrs. Geo. A. Wilfong Isl Balti-
more buying spring millinery.
Miss Charlse Peterson is out
again, after being confined to the
house for some time with an at
tack of grip.
The High School will give play
Saturday evening for the benefit
of the school.
DR.. W. R. Siron is able't be
around among his friends, and
seems very much improved in
health.
Rev. Lyle M. Moffett, G, A.
Wilfong, A. A. Alexander and Mrs.
R. C. Shumate attended the Sun
day school institute, in Stanton
last week
Rev. VIM. f. Hudson will be at
Headwaters Friday evening to
preach, Saturday night at Bethle.
hem, Sunday morning at Mcdowell
and Glover Creek in the afternoon.
ne comes in the interest of the
Every Member Canvass" which
the Presbyterian church expects to
take in the interest of the financial
plans of the church. The duplex
envelopes have been in use for three
months, and are decided improve
men over the haphazard way
of giving. The envelopes will be
used hereafter
Rev Wendell Allen is attending
conference in Roanoke. Mr. Allen
is fine man. and we hope will be
allowed to remain with us the en-
the four years, which we believe is
the limit set by conference as to
length of pastorates. The fnanci-
al report this year was the best
ever sent to conference, being near
ly or quite $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ed Arbogast
passed through our village on their
way to their future home in Monte
rey. I'VE are delighted to welcome
them back to Highland,
We regret to learn that Mr.. and
Mrs. S. c. Eagle, of Doe Hill, are
not enjoying good health. They
have both been i'll all winter, x
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Your Easter Hat now Ready

We ask you to come early and
make your selection while you
have a large number of patterns
from which to choose.
To further stimulate your desire,
we will state that some of the pat
terms this spring are along lines
never before put out, and will ex-
cite your admiration,
The sooner you come the more
EXCLUSIVE your selection.
Highland Mercantile Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Public Sale

l will offer for sails On the 10th
day of April, 1917.--One four year
old mare, two year old mare colt,
2 milch COWS, fresh this spring, l
Durham bull, 3 year old, 2 yearling
heifers, 16 head of good ewes, l75
sugar buckets and spouts, bed
stead, | stove, Is or Is thousand
feet of lumber. | will also sell my
farm privately, or on day of sale,
containing 1855 acres, more or less,
lying on the Thorn, in Pendleton
County, w. Va. If | do not sell
my farm before the evening ofsale,
| will rent for one year to the
highest bidder. | will also ask the
parties who purchase my farm, to
give note and vendors lien until all
the purchase money is paid.
TERMS
All sums amounting to SIS cash, a
credit of IL months will be given
with interest from day of sale at
'six per cent.
.' (iertie B. Armstrong
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Approaching Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Dudley,
of the county, have issued invita-
tons to the marriage of their
daughter, Martha Julia to Henry
Van Meter Herold. The ceremony
will be performed on Wednesday
morning, April 4, at 10 o'clock in
the Second Presbyterian church
in this Staunton Leader.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30


THE spring examination for
teachers for the year 1917, shall be
held on Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, April II, 13, and ID, at
Monterey, Va in the Bigh School
building Applicants will please
bring pen and ink, the superin-
tendent will furnish paper and
blotters at cost. Examinations
will begin promptly at nine o'clock
each day. Those desiring infor-
nation will please notify Supt. B..
R. Richardson. Hot Springs, Va ,,
Very truly yours,
Bruce R. Richardson,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
For Rent

Large store building at Mellow
ell, Va, recently occupied by f. c.
Lockridge & Bro. Building about
7Ox35 it. Lower floor has store
room and wareroom, second floor
has six rooms used for dwelling,
etc. Iron safe, show cases, scales
etc., large garden, chicken lot and
outbuildings orAot.
Anyone desiring to rent the
above for one year or longer, apply
to Mrs. S. A. Hansel, Mcdowell !,
Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Vision

MAY be possessed by people
who never suspect it. Manv
people suffer constantly from
eye strain who have never
guessed just what the trouble
is. That SOMETHING is
wrong they feel certain, but
it is attributed to various
other causes than the real one.
Everyone should find out if
his eyes are normal. And
everyone may do this easily
and quickly by calling on us.
Besides detecting errors, we
correct them with properly
chosen glasses.
II, L. LANG'S,
OPTOMETRIST
Staunton, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
Public Debate

The annual literary contest, con-
sisting of readings and a debate
between the Crabbottom and Mon
terey High Schools will be held in
the Auditorium of the Crabbottom
High School on Tuesday night
March 81. at 7:30 o'clock. Ad-
mission Is, % and IS cents will
be charged in order to help pay
the expenses of the winning teams
to University of Va. in order to
participate in the state contest.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-03-30
"Billv Sunday

Write or phone and have me get
you. New York's Greatest Daily for
April, May and June, giving latest
and most graphic war news and
all about Billy Sunday and his re-
vival that begins April s. Price
SOC per month.
H. M. Slaven.