Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-12-20
Highland Recorder
LOCAL NEWS
Pointed Paragraphs-Brief News
Notes-People at Home and
Abroad.
1t is now too late to do your Christ
mas shopping early.

1t is now too late to do your Christ
mas shopping early.
Ed Warner, of Crabbottom, return
ed from Camp Lee Wednesday.
John Briscoe, of Little Back Creek,
sold a draft horse to c. E. Swadley,
delivering it Tuesday.
Some one has suggested that the
ex-Kaiser be allowed to represent
the coolies at the peace conference.
The Mission Study Glass will be
discontinued until after the holidays
Mrs. ]. C. Matheny, Chm.
A letter from Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Hevener, Of 100 Magnolia,
Long Beach, Calf, invites their
friends to look them up should they
reach their town.
Russell Rodgers died early in the
week at the home Of his parents in
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R. Rodgers and former resident OF
Highland.
Books, books, books. We have a
large assortment of books for the old
and young, including bibles and tesla
ments. H. NJ. Slaven, Jeweler
Mrs. Charley Hull and children,
of Baltimore, who have been spend
ing some time at DR.. Whitelaw's, re-
turned home Tuesday accompanied
by Robert Whitelaw, the Hightown
R. F. D. man.
June Sheets, son of former deputy
Sheriff, Samuel Sheets, of Pocahon-
tas, died Tuesday night at his home
at Hillsboro. His mother, who
died when he was quite small, was
Miss Lucy Siple, and has many rela-
tives in Highland.
Wanted-Dressed hogs, old Hams
and Shoulders, if in good order.will
pay cash or trade.
Highland Mercantile Co.
Lavllieres, Pearl Necklaces and
Cameo Rings all very popular Christ
mas presents for the young ladies.
Call and see for yourself.
H. NJ. Slaven, Jeweler.
Sgt. John E. Slaven wrote his par
ents, of date Nov. 25, that he was
in the hospital, cover there, being
treated for deep cold contracted
while on leave of absence from his
training school,
Rev. H. NJ. Roam, who is serving
as supply on Bath circuit, passed
through town latter part of last
week on his return from visit to
Staunton, his home.
Misses Sallie and Media Chew, who
are teaching this winter IN Leesburg,
came to their home in Crabbottom
on Tuesday, having closed their
schools on account of influenza.
Fine Stationery, including high
grade correspondence cards, Quality
Christmas cards at H. M. Slaven's
Jewelry Store.
After some delay, incident to rain
and truck troubles, the Confederate
monument was put up Wednesday,
every piece in good shape, and
Messrs. Weaver and Dull have re-
turned home. The figure will remain
covered until day of unwilling.
Dewey Hiner and Dennis Bowers,
Highland soldier boys, were discharg
and reached their respective homes
Saturday. The former had been in
training at Camp Lee and the latter
at Camp Humphreys. Mrs. Bowers,
who was a bride of few months
when her husband was called, had
been in Alexandria for several weeks
and returned Saturday with her hus-
band. Both the young men were
we'll and had gained largely in flesh
since their attack of influenza.
Let Alma Gluck sing to you the
songs of our forefathers in your
home. This you can do when you
have a Victor-Victrola. I have a
full line of the medium priced Vic
trolas and records on hand. Pur-
chase one for Christmas. Liberal
terms given responsible persons.
H. NJ. Slaven, Jeweler.
WHO SAID CANDY? Xmas can
dy will be scarce-but call early
and we can furnish you best made
MARTHA WASHINGTON
HIGHLAND MERCANTILE CO..
Charley Pullin, who had case of
flu over in the Valley City, was able
to make a trip to Monterey Monday.
He looks a little the worse of the
wear" but hopes to remain at his
post. Coming out Monday he had
as passengers Messdames c. P. jones,
L. H. Stephenson and Robert Sterrett
and others whose destination was
Mcdowell. Returning Tuesday af
ternoon he was accompanied by Mr..