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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
Commissioners Sale of
Valuable Timber
and Timber Land

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
Court OF Highland County virginia,
rendered at the October term, 1916 in
the cause pending therein styled Union
Lumber Company V. Highland Lum-
Der Company Inc, and others, will
on Wednesday the 23rd day of May,
1917 offer for sale at public auction at
the front door of the court house of
said county in Monterey, va, all those
certain, tracts or parcels of timber and
timberland lying and being in said
county, which were conveyed to High
land Lumber Company, Inc, from
Union Lumber Company by deed dated
September oath 1913, and of record in
the Clerks Office of said court, that is
say
l. All those four several tracts lying
on the Shenandoah Mountain, contain
ing in the aggregate 1889 acres and
known as the Fred Gardner lands.
2 All that certain tract of land ly-
ing no Shaw's Ride containing 6O4.O
acres and known as the W. A. Jones
tract.
3 All the timber on 26636 acres of
land lying on the waters of Bull Pas
ture River, known as the D. E. Lock
ridge timber tract.
4 All that tract of land lying on
| the Bull Pasture Mountain containing
4O5. - acres known as the J. M. Rails
ton tract.
5 All the timber except loucust on
two parcels of land aggregating 23S.4 Al
| acres on Bull Pasture River known as
the A. r. Lockridge tracts.
6 All the timber on that trace OF
land lying on the Bull Pasture Noun
tain, containing 124. Is acres and known
as the A. B. Devericks tract.
7 All that tract of land in fee lying
on the east side of Jack Mountain con-
tain ing 175.1 II acres known as D. G.
RalSton tract.
s All that tract in fee lying on the
Jack Mountain containing 1928 acres
known as the Annie E. Ervine tract.
Where the timber only is to be sold,
there are rights-of-way and privileges
attached thereto that will be sold also,
| and are fully described in the deed
mentioned above.
/ TERMS:-One half the purchase
money to be paid in cash the remain
| der in six and twelve months from day
of sale, with interest, the purchaser to
execute interest bearing notes with APP
proved security, and the title will be
retained as ultimate security.
| Edwin B. Jones, Com'r.
I, W. H. Matheny, clerk of the Cir
cult court of Highland county, va,
do hereby certify that the bond re-
uuired of the commioner by the decree
mentioned above, has been duly exc
| cuted.
w. Fl. Matheny, clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE LAND AND TIMBER

Pursuant to a decree of the circuit
court of Highland county, Va, rem
dered at the October term, 1916 in the
cause therein pending styled Union
Lumber Company Inc, we will on
Wednesday, the 23rd of May, 1911,
offer for sale at public auction at the
front door of the court house of High
land county, Va. in Monterey, Va. all
that certain tract of land situated in
Highland county, Va. on the Bull Pas
ture mountain, known as the McNulty
fee tract, containing lO4. 10 acres more
or less, and all the timber on GAS. 40
acres adjoining thereto known as the
McNulty timber tract, together with
rights and privileges and rights OF way
foriroads etc. for the removal of the
timber. as described in the deed from
Union Lumber Company to Highland
Lumber Company, Inc, bearing date
April IA, 1914, and of record in the
Clerks office of said county.
TERMS: One half the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day
of sale, and the remainder to be paid
in two equal instalments falling due IN
six and twelve months from the day OF
sale with interest to be evidenced by
notes with personal security, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
Andrew L. Jones,
Edwin B. Jones, Comrs
I, W. H. Matheny, clerk of the cir
cult court of Highland county, Va, do
hereby certify that Edwin B. Jones,
one of the said commissioners has ex-
ecuted the bond required by the decree
above mentioned.
w. H. Matheny, Clerk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
Good Roads Meeting Held

In spite Of the fact that Mr.
Coleman, the State Highway OF
fetal billed for speech here on
Tuesday, failed to show up, a
meeting was held at the court
house in the afternoon, Judge Holt
giving way for something like two
hours. Mr.. Hevener, chairman OF
the Board, explained the object OF
the meeting and introduced Senator
Jordon as the first speaker.
Prof. Jordan spoke at some
length, giving a history OF the
highway movement in the United
States during the past decade dis
cussed the matter of government
aid, the several conventions that
have been held in the interests OF
such highways, and pointed out the
Importance and necessity of such
better roads from various stand
points, He referred to the pos
sibility that S. & P. road. despite
the fact that it was now on the
preferred list, might be crowded
to the bottom of that list and
favositism shown other sections
unless we kept on the job and
looked we'll after our interests.
He was followed, in the order
named, by Messrs. Glasgow, Tim
berlake, Hiner, Byrd, Stephenson
Swecker, Colaw, E. B. and A. l..
Jones. The talks of some of these
gentleman were short, but all were
to the point, and the claims OF
better highways and the S. d +.
in particular were urged from every
angle and viewpoint, each speaker
being warmly applauded.
Mr.. Coleman's failure to put IN an
appearance has not been explained.
The Board provided transporta-
ton from Staunton for him, and
he was expected and looked for up
to the hour of meeting. His alb
sence was deplored, specially be-
cause it was known that he could
give some information that is now
craved an in order, but the meet
ing was a success all the same, and
proved what has frequently been
asserted, that all needed educa-
tional or groundwork has been
done, those who are open to con-
viction being converted and ready
for action in the matter OF per-
manent road improvement.
Throughout the meeting the court
room was we'll filled and everybody
seemed enthusiastic and interested.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
Will Highland Do Her Part?

Last weeks issue of the Recor-
der contained letter from Nc
Dowell which dealt with a question
of vital Importance at this time.
When we realize that world
crisis is at hand the force of pre-
paredness argument will be felt,
but not until then. To be con-
vinced of the terrible, worldwide
condition one has only to read, but
to foresee possible worldwide dis
tress and suffering requires some
sober thinking, and every intelli-
gent person has ample "food'' for
thought without further evidence
or warning. The question is: Are
the people of Highland impressed,
and are they going to answer the
call of the nation = our own home
land by doing their part We
have not in mind enlistment in the
army and navy though this service
may be required of many and glad
ly rendered but question of food
production and conservation is just
as vital and constitutes a "call''
that can and must be answered by
Highland.
Our county can Go nothing to in
crease her growing wheat crop
always too swaziland the acreage
for corn has virtually been deter
mined, but there are some crops
that ought to figure largely in the
matter of home consumption as
we'll as that of surplus and margin
We refer particularly to buckwheat,
specially adapted to Highland, 9
crop quickly produced, and, if neeo
be, a splendid and satisfactory
subs itute for wheat, now bringing
" ar prices and the end not in sight
Get ready for a bumper crop OF
BUcKwHEAT! Prepare some new
ground for this purpose. The
farmer who cannot SOW it himself
let him have it done on the shares
Utilize every available field anc
patch, in valley and on mountain
80 that the glow of the ripenine
harvest will make the aurora bore
ais look like thirty cents" Thi:
is not written in jest. Highland
grows buckwheat to perfection; hel
people can make it their exclusive
bread for a time, if need be; it Ii
no lame substitute, but luxury,
palatable, nutritious bread. Along
no other one line can the county
more effectually fortify against
possible need or combat soaring
prices.
In all seriousness and earnestnes:
the Recorder makes this appeal
Will you do it?
There are other crops that do ex-
ceptionally we'll in our climate-th'
farmer knows them-potatoes, cab
bage, pumpkins, pickles-all sorts O
garden cass." Plant and worl
for these as never before.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
4 GENERAL SURVEY Or
THE WAR
MONDAY.

Fighting on the western front has
assumed almost the proportions OF a
general engagement from the North
Sea to the Swiss border. As yet the
infantry has not been heavily engaged
much to the north of Loos, in the Lens
region, or east of the SCISSORS region
within which confines the battle Of
Arras and the struggle for st. Quentin
are being waged.
The artillery duel is growing IN IN
tensity in the region of Rheims, II
the Champagne, and down the line L
Lorraine and Alsace. Raiding opera
tons by the French in these sectors
also have assumed great importance
Similar significant activities are belnl
displayed by the Balgians north O.
the present great battlefield.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
Stop, Read and Think.
Are YOU a Rheumatic?


Do you know that you are eating
things every day that is wrecking your
nervous system and poisoning every
vital organ in your body? Are your
muscles sore and stiff? Are you lame
and stiff in your back and joints? Are
you having all kinds of neuralgia
pains? Do you get up as tired in the
morning as when you went to bed?.
If so, you should not neglect to get
MACRO-SAL Rheuma tism Remedy at
one and get rid of these serious symp-
toms. With each bottle there is q
special diet list for all rheumatic peo-
pie, which is worth many hundreds Of
dollars to your. MACRo-SAL is guar
anteed to give. results. If no benefit
received from the medicine after direc-
tions are strictly followed your money
will be cheerfully refunded.
Ask your dealer for Macro-Sal,
S1.O0 postpaid. Dealers supplied by
S. B. Wallace & Co., Marlinton, W.
Va.
For sale by Highland Mercantile
Co., Monterey, Va. adv
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27

instalments in six and twelve months
from the daysof sale, and bearing in
terest thcrefrom, the purchaser TO ex-
ecute his notes with personal security
for the deEcrred payments and tile title
will be retained as ultimate security.
II. Fl. Byrd,
Edwin 5. Jones, Comrs.
I, w. II. Matheny, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Highland County, Va,
do hereby certify that Edwin B. Jones,
one of the above named commissioners
has executed the bond required by the
decree above mentioned.
W. Fl. Matheny, Clerk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
500 Reward, $iGO

The readers of this paper VIII be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all it's stages, and that Is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a CONSTITUTIONAL
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the SYSTEM there e
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by
nature in doing its work. The proprietor5
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Doliar5
for any case that it fails to cure. SEND
for list of testimonials.
Address: F. ]. CHENEY CO., TOLEDO, y.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills tor Constipation
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
AS The Editor Sees 1t

Now that we have taken the
plunge, there is but one thing for a
loyal citizen of this country to do
stand firmly by his country,
whether it be native or adopted
The man who does otherwise is not
true either to himself or to the
land that shelters, feeds and
clothes him.
There were many Who honestly
thought we should not 60 to war
with Germany. But the great
majority of American people
thought otherwise. So did the
president, and the congress.
Each was clearly entitled to his
individual opinion until such time
as the matter was definitely settled
one way or the other.
But with war actually in exist
ence, with our armies hurrving
into the field, with our navy max
ing preparations to sweep the seas,
with our young men rushing to
the colors, there can be but one
path for us to tread-absolute 10y
atty to our county.
Whatever our beliefs may have
been In the past, our country now
is at war, and we must support it
with our every drop of blood and
our every dollar of wealth.
Those who think that it will be
simply a bluff at war merely the
assembling of an army that will
drill for few months and then 60
home will be woefully mistaken.
The United States has been botI
loath and slow to draw the sword,
but once drawn it will never be
sheathed until victory is complete
and our enemy is no longer able to
do us harm.
Government officials have voiced
a strong plea to the farmers of the
country to cultivate to the limit,
to the end that we may not be
hampered bv a shortage in food
supplies. The manufacturing in
terests of the country will supply
the vast quantities of arms, am
munition and equipment needed.
These are all in the making even
now. But food does not grow
where no seed has been planted,
and without food no army can
fight and no people can exist.
Therefore we ask the people of
our own community to arise to the
occasion and produce every ounce
of foodstuffs that is within our
power.
We may not all serve in the
ranks, but we can demonstrate our
loyalty and our devotion to our
country by needing the plea of the
president in an increased produc-
ton of food supplies.
Let us not have an acre that is
not under cultivation or in pasture
age. Let US not have even a back
yard or vacant lot that is not pro-
ducing something. Patriotism lies
here just as strongly as it does on
the battle line.
We suggest to the municipal
authorities that they pass a resolu-
ton pledging to the president and
the government the answering
loyalty and material support of
this community. Similar action
will be taken in every nook and
corner of the country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27

Hunger is gaunt relentless
enemy that follows in the wake OF
war Should he come this way,
Highlanders could find no more
formidable weapons for the combat
than plenty of nut-brown ou ~ OK
wheat cakes, hot from the grlddle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27

That inevitable spring cold snap
is here, and Highlanders are trying
to solve the same ole perplexlng
ouestion--" shall put 'em back OF"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27

Maryland is taking a census of
loafers with view to ''conscrip-
ing" them for service on the farms.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-04-27
Edwin B. Jones,

II.
l, w. H. Matheny, clerk of the cir
cult court of Highland county, Va, do
hereby certify that Edwin B. Jones,
one of the above named commissioners,
has executed the bond required by the
decree above mentioned.
w. H. Matheny, Clerk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
LONDON STOCK MARKET

LONDON. July 24-A feeling of reserve
was manifested In the Stock Exchange to-
day, because of the news from Russia. The
markets were dull with operations re-
stricted. Although there was no large
selling, buying orders were often Cancelled.
The gilt-edged section wavered, owing to
the latest credit vote of 1850, 100000. the
largest single issue since the outbreak OF
the war.
Russian bonds were fat, but other Allied
descriptions were maintained Americans
and Canadian Paclfics receded following
the setback in prices at New York. Sat
isfactory earnings failed to help Grand
Trunks, which sagged.
Home rails were narrow and mixed. Ar
gentne lines were weak under renewed
offerings. Brazilians also dropped again,
having been affected by the adverse posi-
tion of exchange. Rubber shares were frm
in sympathy with the staple. Mines and
oils were slow. Current dividend payments
caused support to be given to bank shares.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24

BAR SILVER
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. July 24.-After the early
nominal quotations rubles developed weak
ness. selling down to the low records OF
211o for cables and 21 for checks. The
depression was obviously due to the un-
favorable military news from Russia.
French exchange was a shade easier. while
pesetas displayed firmness. Sterling and
the other classes Of exchanges showed a
steady tone on a moderate volume of deal
ings. Quotations were:
Demand sterling checks 4,76.65, cables
4.7e Tie; sixty-day bills nominally t.72k
ninety-day bills ATOM.
Franc cables b.75M. checks 6.76h.
Lire cables 7.2l, checks 7.22.
Swiss cables 4.63. checks 4.s5.
Guilder cables Al 6-16, checks AN.
Pesetas cables 22.9s. checks 22.s5.
Ruble cables 21.10, checks II.
Stockholm cables s1x. checks SIN.
Christiania cables 1855, checks 1o.lE.
copsnhagsn cables 1910. checks hex.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
NEW YORK, July "a.


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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
MOST OF TRADING TAKES PLACE
''o0 IN WAR STOCKS ON N. Y. CURI
Movements of Prices However, Are Over Narrow Range
on Airplane Issues
NEW YORK, July "a

v the greater the most activity in the Curb
and some fractional
compared ue Importance " e washington
deveopments they were baseo. 80, - It'd,
made moderate
first half OF the
dCurtss Aeopane poved UP from 4S6 10 40
5S1 6s
Air
Big Ledge sold
49, United Mo 'e''er sho"hs' advancing
rom24
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
RAILROAD EARNINGS

'Ex dividend-Chicago and Northwestern pr
erred. l44b. l45h, 145h, 145b
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
FINANCIAL NEWS
BEAR RAIDS AND BULL FLURRlES
ARE PRESENT IN DAYS TRADING
Leading Issues Soon Recover Their BaanceSome Stocks
Move Over Extreme Range of Points-lncentlves
for Operations on Both Sides
Hioh Points in Toddy's Financial NeUs

consisted
War stocks active NeW York
unchanged Philadelphia
Company months good Rubs weak foreign
erchd NC
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
CAUTION NOTICES

xTT. FERsONs ARE HEREBY CAUTIONED
.@@ni-1f karhoring or trusting any OF the crew
- n S6r1sg1an motor bark Cerness. from
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
INACTIVE NEW YORK STOCKS

Following are quotations for Inactive
stocks listed on the New York Stock Ex-
change and In which there were no trans.
actions today. The price given is the last
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-26
PAPER USES POEM
RELATING 10 WAR

Last week a copy of the Los An
geles (Calif.) Times was received By
). M. Langston from his brother, Will
K. Langston, of that city in which
was printed poem composed by Mr..
Langston. The brother in the west
has always written for the papers and
magazines and with good success. The
last poem used by the Times, Stand
Ye Fasy," was given a prominent
position in the issue. AS it relates to
the war and is of interest it is giveS
below: n:
STAND We Fast"
Oh. We sons of Freedom, listen
To the sound of marching feet
Can't you see the helmets glisten,
Don't you hear the loud drum beat?
Can't you see"Old Glory" waving
In the thickest Of the fight
Can't you see the souls we're. saving
In the name of God and right?
Can't you hear our brothers calling
Who have suffered long and well
Calling us to help the falling
Mid the scenes of shot and shell I!
Are there those who would be shirk-
ing
When a poignant duty calls
And a maddened foe is lurking
Just beyond our sacred walls?
Mol Our gallant manhood answers,
Clasp the hand across the sea-
Tell our brothers we are coming,
Stand We fast, We brave, We brave!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-26

This years Christmas candles will
be dressed out with shades In red,
white and blue, as well as In the ac-
customed red and green. Here are
two, among many others, In which the
national colors are skillfully used to
make graceful shades. The shade at
the left Is mainly red with white and
blue in ruffles aDd braided strands
about the top and bottom.
White over red in the other candle
makes a pretty background for small
flags pasted to the crepe paper. This
shade is tied about the top with mar
row blue ribbon.
A tiny basket and box for salted
nuts, or CONNECTIONS, are shown with
the candles. The basket is made of
braided strands Of paper In red, white
and blue, to match the candle at the
left, while the box is q repetition of
white over red, tied with blue ribbon
as In the shade of the other candle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-26
FIRST WAR CHRISTMAS"

Il is our first Christmas In the
War.
Millions OF our boys are away
from their homes. in camps on
the sea. and in the trenches.
Let your Red Cross banner
wave from holly wreath ana
Christmas green to show thar
you and yours are enlisted In
n it's service.
Light the Red Cross Christmas
candle and let its rays light up
the folds OF the emblem OF
mercy; and this:
Bind in inseparable union the
Christmas spirit OF service and
the Red Cross mission OF hum
anity.
The Red Cross has 100000
Members.
II needs 10000 Members.
That means 100000 new
Members.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-12-26
RED CROSS WORK
SAVES SOLDIERS
FOR NEXT SPRING
MEN AT FRONT ARE HEARTENED
BECAUSE THEIR FAMILIES
ARE CARED FOR.
GENERAL PERSRaG cO-0PERATES
American Leader and Gen. Petain Aid
in Relieving Distress, Thereby
Keeping Up the Morale
of the Army.
That the work which the Red Gross

That the work which the Red Gross
is doing in France to allevi-
80, ate suffering among the falG-
81 lilies of Frenchmen who are
- fighting at the front repre-
sents saving of 100000 men is the
opinion of William Allen White, noted
writer and owner OF the Emporia
(Kan.) Gazette, who has just returne
from France.
1T Is not probable that our army III
France will get into the fighting to
any large extent until next spring
The real war work that should interest
the people of America this winter is
of an economic rather than OF a mill.
tary character. Ii will be carried on
by the Red Cross in France, its pur-
pose being to relieve needy conditions
in the homes of French soldiers who
are in winter quarters in the trenches
at the front.
Comfort Women and Children.
at is felt by the military officers of
both nations that nothing could do
more to keep up the morale of the
French soldiers during the coming
winter than to bring comfort TO won
en- and children at home. The soldiers
knowledge that his family Is being
well cared for will take a great load
off his mind and hearten him to stand
up against privation which otherwise
might break his spirit and render him
of no physical use
Maj. Grsyson. ~ p Murphy Of the
Red Cross, Gen. Pershing and Gen
Petain OF France are working in uni.
son TO perfect the plans for the relief
OF families Of soldiers, the military
commanders believing that It will he
OF the greatest benefit TO both armies
II should be kept in mind that every
soldier who is saved this winter means
the saving of an American boy when
the big drive begins next spring. Some
American boy will have to take the
place of every Frenchman who is
killed or who breaks down under the
strain
"This particular relief work means
therefore, that French soldiers will be
saved for work in the spring and
American lives will be conserved q
the same time.