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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17
Sequenx, France.
Dec. 4, 1918

Sequenx, France.
Dec. 4, 1918
Dear Mother:
This is sure one dreary old day
It has been raining here for ABOUT
two weeks and does not look as II 1t
were ever going to quit. This wea-
Their makes a fellow blue. Now
that the war is over, everyone wants
to go home, but none of us have any
idea when that will be. AS long as
the war was on 1 did not think OF
going home, because knew l had a
duty to perform, but now it is diner
ent. We have licked the Huns
and are longing for home and the
dear old States.
We get a service stripe in few
davs, but if were going home l
would let the service stripe go.
would be the happiest soldier alive
if I thought l were going to eat
Christmas dinner at home. l am not
going to send any gifts home now,
because it may not reach you, as not
half of my letters have reached you.
But I will try and bring all of you
a souvenir when ] come home. l
did not send any Christmas label, be
cause we were in the trenches fight
ing like Sam Hill" at the time
when they were issued and when we
were relieved I thought it would be
too late, as they had to be in by Sep.
list. But never mind, mother, dear
I will know that all of you are
thinking of and praying for me and
that will be present enough. We
have gotten used to doing without
things by now.
This town, I am now in is very
good sized town and looks just exact
" like the hundreds of other villages
we have been in. The people here
seem to be very nice, but the stores
surely rob us.
The first three months we were
over here we were in Alsace and Lo-
ranne. This is right on the border
between France and Germany and
there were many German people
lived in the towns in fact in the
town where regimental headquarters
was while the men were in the tren-
ches, the people spoke German al
most altogether. The people in that
part of France were not very friend
ly toward us. My pal and l have
gotten a room from French lady
and are living fine, we pay half a
franc a night, which is about ten cts
apiece. This particular boy and
myself have been buddies for a long
time. We have pulled through
some close shaves togather, we have
shared our last piece of bread and
also our blanket. We have read
the Bible to one another when we
could scarcely hear one another's
voice for the screaming and burst
ing of shells. We slept for 8. nights
in a little wooden shack and shells
bursting so close that it rocked like
a ship at sea. A piece of shrapnel
came through the wall and tore a
can of molasses to pieces. The
fourth night we left it and went to
another place and that night it was
blown off the map. We have lain In
the rain and unable to raise our
heads for the shippers and machine
gunners. We helped to capture
the first prisoners in our last often
sive. These are few of the ad-
ventures we shared together l. would
take too long to fell ali. But it is
all over now and am jdst as safe
as if I were 1T home, SO don worry
about me.
must quit now, give my love 10
all. May God bless you and give
you happy Christmas,
Lovingly, Your Son,
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17

Inc ClGlZenS bank OF Algnlanu, III
corporated located at Monterey in the
county of Highland State of Virginia,
at the close of business Dec 81, 1918.
made to the State Corporation Com
mission.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts $l25.1l1.l3
OverdraftS, secured, S........:
unsecured, sI,007 Il 1,CO7 Il
Bond, securities, etc. owned
including premium on same o,042. M
Furniture and fixtures Lib. Il
Exchanges and checks for
next day'sclearings 5G9.O9
Due from National Banks 1851 46
Paper currency 6,59l. 90
nickIes and cents $3.50
Gold coin 100
Silver coin 341.S3
Total S222 ,220.88
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 100000
Surplus fund 2O,OO0.OO
Undivided profits, less
amount paid for interest ~
expenses and taxes 2l.5O
Dividends unpaid 100000
Individual deposits, in
Guiding savings deposits 113, 437.SS
Time certificates of deposit 62,5S1.53
Certified checks 11.49
Cashiers checks outstanding 500
Due to National Banks 1884. 81
Reserved for accrued interest
on certificates of deposit 622. SO
Reserved for accrued taxes
Total 1922. 220.S S
I, G. G. 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 3lst day of
Dec, 1918, to the best of my Know
ledge and belief
Correct-Attest: G.. G. Hansel,
cashier.
H s & Si sRS;; Directors
State of Virginia,
County of Highland.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
by c. Hansel cashier this 18th day
Jan, 1919.
W. Fl. Matheny, N. P
Ny commission expires May 2, 1920
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17
varv GOOD description.

very good description.
When you get this I guess that |
will be in Germany as I am in the
army of occupation. When get on
the Rhine will write you again.
Well, 1 am expecting to be on my
way home before long, so will close
Your Son,
PIT. Kenton Kramer.
Co. E., 7th Engrs. 9Th Div.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17

Sick headache Is caused by disordered
stomach. Take Chamberlain's Tablets and
correct that and the headaches will disap
pear. For sale by III dealers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17
WE BUY OLD
FALSE TEETH

We pay from $500 to $500 per set
(broken or not). We also pay actual
value for Diamonds, old Gold, Silver
and Bridge-work. Send at once by
parcel post and receive cash by return
mail.
MAZER'S TOOTH SPECIALITY
Dept X 2007 S 9Th st Philadelphia Pa
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF
Monterey, va.

The Crabo tom Valley Bank, In
corporated located at Crabbottom in
the county of Highlan State of Vir-
ginia, at the close of business Dec 3lst
1918, made to the State Corporation
Commission.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts S136, 74640
OverdraftS S......: unsecured
Sl,1l7.36 1,11L36
Bonds, securities, etc. owned
including premium on same
Banking house and lot 600 90
Furniture and fixtures LOO 90
Exchanges and checks for
next days clearingS 25,510.O0
Other cash items
Due from National Banks 16, 1928. rs
Due from State Banks,
Private Bankers, and
Trust Companies 1886
Paper Currency $4,000
Fractional paper currency,
nickles and cents 31.33
Gold coin 1,017.50
Silver coin 1885
Revenue Stamps
U S Bonds 3 & Liberty
Loans Fully paid 16,s5O.oo
Total 1921, 404.56
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 25,0OO.0O
Surplus fund 900 90
Undivided profits, less
amount paid for interest
expenses and taxes
Individual deposits, in.
Guiding savings deposits 123,2 40
Time certificates of deposit 10, 76l 96
Cashiers checks outstanding 3,011 90
Notes and bills re-disc't
Reserved for accrued interest
on certificates of deposit 81 Is
Reserved for accrued taxes SO AZ
Total S267, 404.56
IL. w. Nicholas, Cashier, do sol
emily swear that the above is a 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 31st day
of Dec. 1918, to the best of my know
ledge and belief
Correct-AtteSt: I. 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 9th
day of Jan, 1919.
E. d. Swecker, N. P.
My comm lion expires Oct. 20,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF
YYl 4th Ave East
Twin Falls, Idaho.

The Citizens Bank of Highland, In
corporated located at Monterey in the
county of Highland State of Virginia,
at the close of business Dec 81, 1918.
made to the State Corporation Com
mission.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-01-17


Hill sector.
We were then ordered on a short
notice south, we rode in.~trucks and
were placed just east of Verdun. We
hiked around to the Northwest of
Verdun. Being in reserve in the
St. Mihiel drive. From here we en-
tered the Argonne-Meuse drive.
The SOth was given a sector and
we reached our objective during the
first day. Then we were given an
other sector just to our left. After
nearly three days fighting we reach
ed our objective. This was some
fight, after this we were back to the
Reserve and received relief. That Is
another division relieved us, going
back to billets for rest.
The day after we returned I receiv
ed notice of my recommendation to
the officers training school at LAVAL
bonnie. This extra training I judg-
ed, would enable me to lead men ov-
er the top, and at the same time
would help financially. There are sew
eral reasons.
While here in school, Armistice
with our enemy has been signed and
peace cannot be far. off. Well, it is
question, Do I want commission
or not? I study and study but can
never reach a conclusion. They can
never say, shirked while Uncle Sam
is leading. I have done my bit UP
to the present and it shall continue.
To have this honor of reaching the
o. I. S. from the ranks is well but it
mustn't be the goal. Oh no.
We have fine officers everyone's in
terest is at their heart. With this in
view they are helping us in our
weak place. I say they are regular
chums.
This is letter which will bear
to you in a way the different moves
of mine while away.
! I have had perfect health through
out the campaign. Wishing you a
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
LOOKS OF AUTO TIRES
 NOW IMPORTANT PART

There was time when a motorist in laying in a supply of tires gave thought only to the subject of their durability. In those days tire-build- ing had not reached it's present state of perfection and most of the high ways were so bad that the driver was constantly filled with anxiety as to whether he could finish his journey without tire trouble.
 But tire construction has improved to such a degree and good roads have. become so common everywhere in the country, that an automobilist whose car is equipped with good tires seldom worries today about blowouts or punctures. With the question of dependability satisfactorily adjusted, the owner of a handsome car now is becoming particular about the looks of his tires. He wants a tire that in gracefulness of line harmonizes with the beauty of his car and has in its appearance that clear-cut look of quality which stamps it as tire of the highest grade.
 To the fact that it meets these re- quirements of beauty and dependabil- ity, the United States Tire Co. attrib- utes the tremendous popularity of its Royal Cord tires.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
TIRE COMPANY INCREASE
 MILEAGE ADJUSTMENT

The startling announcement just made by the Diamond Rubber Co. of a new adjustment basis for their fab ric and cord tires is more welcome news for Americas 6,0O0,000 motor ists, following as it does the rercent reduction in tire prices.
 The company's new adjustment fig ures are, 5000 miles for Diamond Squeegee Tread and 5000 miles for it's Black Diamond Cord. This is q tremendous increase over the old fig ures of $500 miles on fabrics and 5000 miles on cords.
 When the Diamond company low cred it's price schedule recently it took pains to state in it's announce ments appearing in newspapers all over the country that although the prices were reduced the high quality would be maintained. Now the com pany presents these new adjustment figures which are proof positive that such thing as lower quality would never be countenanced.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
BIG TIRE COMPANY'S
 NEW MILEAGE ADJUSTMENT

News equally as welcome and start ling to America's 6,000,000 motorists as the recent reduction in tire prices is the announcement, just made by the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co.,, of a new adjustment basis for their fabric and cord tires. The company's new adjustment figures are: 5000 miles for safety tread tires, and 5000 miles for cord tires. This is a remarkable increase over the old figures of 3,500 miles on fabric and 5000 miles on the cords.
 The announcement of increased mileage adjustment on Goodrich tires silences all skeptics who feared that the recent price reduction meant a cheapening of the quality of the tire. On the contrary, it has just the oppo- site meaning, say prominent local tire dealers. That is, the motorist will be assured, with proper care of tires, greater mileage than ever before at a lower cost.
 Confident that the performance rec ords received daily meant universal and not occasional fulfillment, the company decided to announce the new adjustment figures, thereby sharing with the customer the benefits of in creased tire service.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
FLAGSTAFF GARAGE TO
 HAVE WINSLOW AGENCY

J. B. Gunter, of the Flagstaff Gar age, expects to sign up with the Dodge Motor Car Co. this week for the sales of the car in this district for the year beginning June 30. He is more than pleased with the new mod els, a shipment of which he received recently. Last Saturday he made d trip to Winslow in the interests of the car and plans to establish an agency and service station there.
 The most recent purchaser of one of the Dodge cars is c. J. Waller, a new conner from Texas, who is spending several months in town.
 Mir. Gunter says the east road to the Canyon is in good shape now, but that when the road gangs get through the detours they are now making to avoid certain rocky palces the entire distance to the Canyon will be fine roadway, The detours make about four miles of new road; but it was found cheaper to do this than to i'm prove the old right of way.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
GALLANTRY SAVED HIS NECK

Musing over the thought that good manners are at all times valuable asset, there came to mind pleasing little tale of happy result to their possession. In the Jacobite rising of 45 a Roger MaCullock of Glastullich had been taken. He was a very tall man and, while being escorted to the Tower, woman remarked loudly:
 "You tall rebel, you will soon be shorter by a head"
 Docs that give you pleasure in quired Mir. M.
 "Yes, it does."
 Then" said Mir. M., removing his hat and lowing low, q do not die in vain"
 This answer so moved the woman that she at once took an interest in the plight of the unfortunate Mr. M, and, mainly due to her exertions, the royal clemency was extended to him. , As proof of her pertinacity, there is still existent document in the hand- writing of George II, which reads:
 Let Lady - have access to her tall rebel and be damned to her"
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
We Are Now In Our New Garage And
 Ready To Serve You

Our new building was made to meet the requirements of growing patronage and a booming Flagstaff: You will be well come if you will stop in and see our new quarters at your convenience Our build- ing, service and efforts are for you to make use of.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
HIGHWAYMEN HOLD
 UP AUTOMOBILE PARTY

MT. and Mrs. H. c. Nicely, touring the country in car from Los An geles to Kingman, were held up by two masked men in the timber just west of Bellemont Monday evening a little before 5 o'clock.
 The highwaymen placed the limb of tree across the road, thus fore ing the occupants of the car to bring it to a stop, and then the two high waymen stepped out and demanded what money the travellers might have, The robbers, in addition to the masks, had on large automobile goggles.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

Mrs. Nicely said she caught glimpse of grey hair under the hat of one of them and she judged him to be about 60 years old. Identifications would be difficult. The most of the money the tourists had with them was in little bag carried by Mrs. Nicely, which they did not bother; but they got 5000 from Mir. Nicely.
 The affair was phoned in to Sheriff Harrington, and Undersheriff Bill Hicklin and Constable John Parsons went immediately to the scene. So far no trace of the robbers has been found. The victimized parties con tinued their journey to Kingman on Tuesday night.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
CHASTIAN GOES TO WINSLOW

Ben G. Chastian, recently from Flagstaff, has purchased the barber shop formerly operated by Joe Cha veg, at 108 Kinsley avenue, which he will completely overhaul and renovate into a first-class sanitary tonsorial parlor. 1t will be strictly union shop, operating two chairs, and only first-class barbers will be employed. Mir. Chastian expects to cater to the particular trade of the city.-Wins- low Mail.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
AUTOMOBILE NEWS
BISSONETTE BUILDS FORD RACER

affairs that you can put under your pillow at night; get up in the morn ing and run around under the bed with it hunting your collar buttons or any other part of your dress that happens to get mislayed in some nook or cor ner of the room. He is real proud of this little distance shrinker and has labeled it after The Coconino Sun, so that you will know what it is by the name on it.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

Speaking of cooties, road lice, canned speed and such etcetera, L. E. Gray, who is foremanizing for The Sun, has with the assistance of Bis sonnette, the iron genius, compiled a complete new edition of road crum that will kick clods at the rate of sixty per hour. It is really vest pocket edition to Ford with all the improvements of Cadillac. It's one of them "here he was, there he is"
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

Arizona loaded for train transpor- tation 10,535 cars of livestock during 1918, according to report from the bureau of markets of the department of agriculture. This movement was part of grand total for the United States of 1,813,244 cars handled dur ing the past year. There was about twice as much railroad equipment used for cattle as for sheep in Ari- zona.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

J. J. Waldhaus left Wednesday night for Phoenix, expecting to get back tomorrow with the new Oldsmo- bile to be given away July 4th by the Elks as a part of the great celebra- tion. The car will be placed on ex- hibition at some convenient place. Have you bought your ticket?
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

The White Garage moved this week into its new building and can now say it occupies an absolutely modern and up-to-date garage. Announcement of their facilities appears elsewhere in this issue.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
DRIVE WEST TO EAST
 THROUGH SCHULZ PASS

If you want delightful drive in the evening, go around the Schulz Pass loop, says A. J. Sullivan. It would be wise for all to go from west to east, as the majority are now do- ing that, and in some places passing is difficult for good-sized stretches.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

There's no such thing as con- firmed bachelor; but no girl has any business marrying one who thinks he is.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

The bride never laughs so happily that her mother doesn't weep more deeply. Ask ma; she knows. 7
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20

All roads lead to Flagstaff for the big "doings" here on July 3 and 4.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-08-06

the home of her sister. Mrs. Charles
Thompson.
Merritt Thompson, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. e. B. Thompson, was taken i'll
suddenly Sunday. consultation of
doctors resulted in his immediate
removal to the Johnson Memorial
hospital, Stafford Springs. where he
was operated on for appendicitis.
Rev. f.. w. Klein conducted the
funeral service of Mrs. Lucy A. Hill
lard OF Morrow, at the Shepherd I'M
dertaking rooms in Willimantic. and
a the grave in Storrs cemetery, last
Monday forenoon.
Miss Augusta Tilden and her cous-
in, Miss Viola White. were in Hart
ford Monday
Devotional hour. Thursday, y. M
in the chapel
Choir meeting Friday p. m. in the
church
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-08-06

be made voters before the annual
elections.
Benjamin w. Ellis, agent of the
Windham County Farmers associa
ton motored to the Connecticut
Agricultural college at Storrs, Tues
Farmers institute now in session
there. With him Mr.. Ellis took
Gunner Kallgren, Axel Arvidson and
Joseph Anderson.
Realizing that sore arms are not
conducive to efficient school work the
Putnam school board is advising that
children be yacciLated at once, so that
all i'll effects may be over by the time
school commences in September. The
board has decided to apply the rule
that all school children must be. vac
Gina ted, and has taken steps to see
that all Putnam physicians are now
equipped with first class vaccine
points. If the vaccination is done
now, it win be but a memory by the
f;rst of the school year. Furthermore,
parents by attending to this matter
at once can have their own family
doctor do the Vaccinating. With the
opening of school thorough inves-
tigation under the direction of the
school physician will be made and all
students who have not received the
vaccine will come under the ruling OF
the school board.
Work is progressing rapidly on
POmlreL street Wnore Inc Dig wall Is
being rebuilt, The work is much more
difficult than was at first expected.
and in order to get TO the foundations
of the old wall, that caved in. it has
been necessary to do considerable ex-
cavating. The foundations for the
new wall have now been set. and the
actual building of the wall is under
way.
The next regular meeting of Wolf
Den grange is to be held Aug. 10.
Miss Helen Sumner is passing a few
days with Mrs. Grace Davis. before
leaving Putnam to take up her resi-
dence in Norwich.
Otto Wulf. of the firm of Bugbee &
Wulf is taking his vacation tbs week.
Trans of empty sleepers have been
passing through Putnam southbound
during the first of this week. They
are cars that over the week end were
running in the extra sections of the
Bar -Harbor and State of Maine ex-
presses carrying New York people TO
the Maine resorts.
Ex-service men desiring to become
charter members OF Post 13, Ameri-
can Legion of Honor. which has just
been organized in Putnam. still have
the chance to do so, as the time for
making application is a charter mem
Der is not vet closed. Attorney Ar
cflihald Macdonald. chairman of the
membership committee. states that he
is constantly receiving applica tions.
Other members of this committee who
are busy enrolling members are
Charles Ryan, Napoleon Robitaille,
Adolph Jarvis, Owen White, How
ard James and Lucien Giard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-08-06
UNION

Miss Margaret Costello gave
canning demonstration on beets
string beans and berries, at the. hall
last Wednesday afternoon. She also
lectured on Medicines for the Home
Chest Mr. Barstow gave a short
talk on the list of nearby Fairs. in
viting the Girls club to exhibit at
Rockville and Stafford, giving an Elk
PLANTATION as to how to label the ex-
bits sent in to the fairs. A picture
was taken in the afternoon of the as
setnbled company.
Mr. Benway of West Hartford was
a caller recently among neighbors.
DIR. George Lawson of Middle Had
dam and two sons attended the Con-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-08-06

Frank jacques has been spending q
few days in Auburn.
Leonard Morrison has returned after
a visit with relatives in Georgia.
Evelyn Salisbury and several Moo
sup friends were callers at G. w. Bar
lows Sunday.
s. A. Douglas has been visiting in
North. Sterling.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. z. Hall called on
friends in Central Village Sunday.
Preparations are under way for the
annual Old Home day to be held on
Labor day.
Arthur Terwilliger. who has been
overseas for over a year, has retained
home.
Ruth. Francis and Beatrice csffey
received prizes Sunday for perfect at
tendance at Sunday school.
A. A. Jacques. Frank Jacques. Mrs.
Charles Spapiding and Ada Spaulding
motored to Hartford Monday.
Fire Woodmansee family attended a
family reunion and picnic Sunday.
Amos Martin is moving from the
Stewart place to North Sterling.