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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
Notice to tax-naYers.


I will sit at the following places on
dates opposite to receive taxes and
Levies for the year 1919:
November 8
New Hampden Nov. 4
Middle Mountain Nov. 5
Crabbottom Nov. 9
Forks of Water Nov. 7
Doe Hill Nov. 10 afternoon&Nov. II
Palo Alto Nov. IL.
Nov.13 -
Hupman's Nov. IA
Flood Nov. IL
Glover Greek Nov. II
Mcdowell Nov. 18&Nov19 till noon
Valley Center Nov, 81
MillGap Nov. %
Bolar Nov. rs
Trimble Nov. 26 till noon and at
Mustoe afternoon
Monterey Nov 27, %, 20, and Dec. l..
All old taX-tickets will be put in
hands of constable after Dec. l.
WILLIS GIBSON, TT.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

Having been urged by my friends
all over the district TO become a cam
dIdate to succeed myself for Supervi-
sor of this District, hereby by an
nounce myself candidate for Super
visor of Monterey District at the en-
suing election. If elected I promise
to serve the District to the best Of
my ability. A. J, TERRY
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

To the Voters of Monterey District.
At the request Of many Of the Vot-
ers of the district I hereby announce
myself candidate for the Office of
Supervisor of said district. I solicit
your support at the coming election
and if elected will serve the people
faithfully and impartially.
Respectfully,
TOBIAS McCLINTIC
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
James STICKY SAYS. "Rat Cost Me
S125 For Plumbing Bills"

1--WE couldn't tell what was clogg-
ing UP our toilet and drains. We had
to tear up floor, etc., found rats
nest in basement. They had choked
the pipes with refuse. The plumbers
bill was $125. RAT-SNAP cleand
the rodent out. Three sizes, 25c,
soc, 500. Sold and guaranteed
by I. w. Nicholas, Crabbottom; High
land Mercantile Co., Monterey; Nc
NultY Bros, Mcdowell.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
To the Voters of the Ninth Senatorial

To the Voters of the Ninth Senatorial
District:
At the request of many voters rep
resenting all parties and classes, com
ing to me by letters, by personal ap-
peal, and by petitions, I announce
myself candidate for reelection to
the State Senate from the 9th district
My record for faithful work in rep
resenting you and in aiding in pass
ing legislation to the advantage of
the Farmers, Merchants, Bankers,
Confederate Soldiers, for the schools
and for the laboring people, as well
as for every other interest in my dis
trict is before you and will, I trust
appeal to you. sszaEe
Promising confined faithfulness
in the discharge of my duties, am
Yours respectfully,
I~.a C. T. JORDAN
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
A. C. JUDY

I respectfully announce myself a.
candidate for the office of Common !
wealth's Attorney of Highland Coun<
ty at the election to be held in No
vember, 1919. I shall be grateful to
all voters who may give me their
support and if elected it will be my
desire to serve the people of the
County courteously aid to prosecute
faithfully, all violators of the law
both state and federal that may come
to my notice or that may be brought
to my attention.
respectfully,
ANDREW L. JONES .
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
Very respectfully,
ADAM STEPHENSON

To the Voters of the Counties of Bath
Highland, and Rockbrdge and the
City of Buena Vista: 49,. ......
I respectfully announce myself
candidate for reelection to the House
Of Delegates of Virginia for the Dis
trict composed Of the Counties of
Bath, Highland and Rockbridge and
the City of Buena Vista.
Subject to the Democratic Primary
JOHN w. STEPHENSON,
Warm Springs, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

At the request Of many of my
friends I hereby announce myself
candidate for reelection to the office
Of Supervisor Of Blue Grass District
at the coming election, Nov. 1918.
If elected it shall be my purpose to
look after the peoples interest and
more permanent improvements OF
conditions of the county. I thank
you all for past favors, and will ap-
preciate them in the future.
Respectfully.
J. w. HEVENER
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

To the Voters of Highland County:
I hereby announce myself can
didate for Sheriff Of Highland Coun-
ty at the coming November election.
If elected I shall endeavor to dis
charge the duties of said Office to the
very best Of my ability.
I respectfully solicit your support.
Sincerely,
w. N. BIRD ~.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS
For Sheriff

For Sheriff
To The Voters Of Highland County.
At the request of many Of my
friends I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
Highland County at the election to
be held next November. I respect
fully solicit the support Of the cit
liens of said County, and promise if
elected to serve the people faithfully
and to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
A. Robert Dickson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

To the Voters of Stonewan District
I hereby announce myself a candid
ate for reelection to the office OF con-
stable of Stonwall District. I thank
you all for past favors, and respect
fully solicit your support at the cleo
ton which is held on November 4th,
1919, Respectfully,
wv. SIMMONS
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
To the Voters of Monterey District

Responding to the request OF many
of your number, I announce myself
candidate for the office Of Supervl-
sor Of Monterey District. If elected
1 shall do all in my power to right
fully discharge the duties of the Of
fee, and shall give special attention
to the betterment and upbuilding of
roads, I respectfully solicit your
support at the coming election.
Respectfully, 49,.
4& A. G.. JUDY VI.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
For Commissioner of Revenue

To the Voters of Highland County:
hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the office OF
Commissioner of the Revenue for
Highland cunty.
promise if elected to give my best
efforts to the faithful discharge of
duties of the Office and will give my
undivided attention and time to the
work required to be done.
Your support is respectfully solic-
tied. ]. H. PRUITT
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
To the Voters of Highland county:

Friends: 1t would be my pleasure
decidedly SOTO serve you as Clerk
of the Circuit Court of your county,
for another term.
I can do that right well-nothing
else know of that I can do; so If
you will elect me again I will put my
best foot foremost and will be,
Very much ob1ige,
-... W. H. MATTHEW
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

To the Voters of Stonewal District:
hereby announce myself candid
ate for the office of constable of
Stonewall District. solicit your
support at the coming election, and
if elected will serve the people faith
fully and to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully,
D. A. KISER
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
I respectfully announce myself a

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Supervisor
of Stonewall District at the election
to be held in November, 1919. 1
shall be grateful to all voter who
may give me their support of Stone
wall District, and if elected 1t well
be my desire to serve the people
faithfully that may be brought to my
attention. Very respectfully,
L. H. LOCKRIDGE
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
Respectfully,

To the Voters of Highland County
take this method Of announcing
myself candidate for the office. of
Treasurer of Highland county.
Conditions are such that may not
be able to see all voters in person,
but respectfully solicit. and assure
you that I will appreciate, your sup
port at the election " ue neld on
November 4, 1919. vs.:
If elected it is my intention to per-
sonally conduct the business Of the
Office, and discharge the duties to the
best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
H. NJ. SLAVEN
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
To The Voters Of Highland Co.

To The Voters Of Highland Co.
At the solicitation Of a number Of
my friends, hereby announce my
self candidate for the Office Of Sher-
iff of Highland County, and kindly
ask your support at the coming cleo
ton, Nov. 4, 1919.
Il promise, if elected,sto discharge
the duties of said office to the best
of my ability.
Very truly,
Early Gum.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
To the Voters Of Highland County:

To the Voters Of Highland County:
At the request Of many voters, I
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office Of Sheriff Of Highland
County, I kindly solicit your sup
port, and ifkelected at the coming
election, I will discharge the duties
of said Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
w. B. CORBETT
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

1t would be a dead giveaway if
any of the candidates were found
inquiring for Salt River schedule,
but number af them will take pass
age next Wednesday morning.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

To the Voters of Highland County:
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Commissioner Of the
Revenue for Highland County. If
elected will serve the people faith
fully and to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
]. W. ERNEST LOCKRIDGE
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
Attention

I thank my friends for past favors,
and as I have pulled out of the cleo
ton race for Nov. 4, want to say to
friends vote for A. Robert Dickson.
HUBERT SMITH
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
70 the Voters of HIGHLAND Co.:

To the Voters of Highland Co.:
I hereby announce myself can
didate for the Office Of Commissioner
of the Revenue for Highland county,
to be voted for at the coming cleo
ton to be held November 4th, 1919.
Respectfully,
JNO. H. HEYENER
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

To the Voters Of StoneWall District.
hereby announce myself for re-
election to the Office of Supervisor of
Stonewall District, at the coming
November election 1919. kindly
solicit your support, and will appre-
ciate any help you can give.
Respectfully,
L H ARMSTRONG
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
To The Voters of Highland County

To The Voters of Highland County:
I hereby announce myself a candid
ate for the Office of County Treasure
of Highland Countyxat the election
to be held on Nov. 4, 1919. If elect
ed I will give the Office my personal
attention and will discharge the du-
ties Of said Office to the best of my
ability. I respectfully solicit your
support.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
J. Fl. ARMSTRONG

FOR SALE--A good buck sheep,
half Hampshire and half Shropshire.
Price $4,000. Apply to Rylan Swope,
Vanderpool, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
To the Voters of Monterey District:

To the Voters of Monterey District:
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office Of Supervisor
for Monterey magisterial District,
and solicit your support at the cleo
ton which is held on November the
4th, 1919,
Respectfully,
BOYD STEPHENSON
H.. For Treasurer
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
DENTAL NOTICE :.
Dr.. Chas. S. Kramer and E. G. Herold
DENTISTS

Marlinton, w. Va.
We are prepared to do all kinds
Of dental work at prices consistent
with cost Of materials and high
class efficient work. All work guar
anteed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31
p. B, JONES
WARD SWANK

commissioners
I, w. H. Matheny, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Highland county, do Ger
tify that Edwin B. Jones, one Of the
above named Commissioners, has ex-
ecuted the bond required by the de-
cree mentioned.
w. H. MATTHEW, elk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-10-31

Evansville, and about fourteen (14)
miles south of Mcdowell, Highland
County, Virginia. This farm is i'm
proved by good dwelling house, and
necessary outbuildings, and is mead
ow and farm land, well fenced and in
good state of cultivation; this being
the same land conveyed by c. P.
Jones, Commissioner to John H.
Swope by deed dated May 18Th, 1895,
and duly of record in theClerk's Office
of Highland County, Virginia, in
Deed Book 8 at page 257.
TRACT NO2-Known as the "Big
Valley Land containing 100 acres,
more or less, situate about three co
miles north of Bolar Springs, in Big
Valley, Monterey district, Highland
County, Virginia. This is an excel
lent tract of blue grass grazing land,
we'll watered and fenced. 81 acres
of said tract having been conveyed
by L. P. Williams to John H. Swope,
deed dated April 18th, 1898, and du-
ly of record in the Clerks Office of
Highland County, Virginia. in Deed
Book II at page 255; and the residue
Of said whole tract, and being 63
acres, being the same land conveyed
by B. F. Hawkins to John H. Swope
by deed dated October oath, 1898,
and duly of record in the Clerks Of
flee of Highland County, Virginia, in
Deed Book 10 at page 372.
TRACT NO. 3-Known as the
"Swope Timber Land" containing
344 acres, more or less, situate on
Chestnut Ridge in the White Oak
Draft, in the counties of Highland
and Bath, and about three 60 miles
southwest of WilliamsVille. This
tract Of land has upon 1t much valu-
able timber; part Of said land, or
154 acres thereof, was conveyed by
L. H. Stephenson, Commissioner to
John H. Swope by deed dated May
18th, 1898, and duly Of record in the
Clerks Office of Bath county, Vir-
ginia, in Deed Book II at page 218;
and the residue of said tract, 1a0.45
acres, was conveyed by w. A. Meats
to John H. Swope by deed of parti-
ton dated April II, 1907, and duly
of record insthe Clerks Office of High
land County, Virginia, in Deed Book
Is at page SO4,
TERMS OF SALE: One-third (1-3)
of the purchase price cash in hand on
day Of sale, and the residue thereof
to be paid in two (2) equal annual
payments due one (1) and two (2)
years from the date of sale; for which
said deferred payments the purchas-
er shall execute bonds, with APPROX
ed personal security, bearing interest
payable annually at six per cent. per
annum from the date of sale, and the
title to said land shall be held as ad-
ditional security until the full pay
ment Of the purchase price.
q. B, JONES
WARD SWANK
Commissioners
I, w. H. Matheny, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Highland county, do Ger
tify that Edwin B. Jones, one Of the |
above named Commissioners, has ex-
,cuted the bond required by the de-
cree mentioned.
VIZ II MATITEIv MI,
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
ENTERTAINED FOR MRS. N. W
 KENNEDY

The Norfolk (Va) Ledger-Dis- patch of May 12 has the following concerning Mrs. N. Waldo Kennedy. MT. and Mrs. Kennedy expect to reach Putnam next week. They will motor from Baltimore via Whining ton, Philadelphia and Bridgeport and Mr Kennedy will address Moose lodg- es in each city.
 Miss Hortense Walker entertain ed the members of the Philathea class of the Freemason Street Baptist church at her apartment, Hardwood Court, last Saturday evening, in hon or of their president, Mrs. N. w. Ken nedy, who is leaving the city for Con- necticut. The class presented Mrs. Kennedy with silver fruit dish. Mrs. George Stuart also gave her q hand embroidered serving tray. The two guessing contests were won by Miss Hattie Richardson and Mrs. Grum- bold. Dainty refreshments were served, and all thoroughly enjoyed the evening""
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16

ed as bookkeeper for a large furni- ture concern.
 Miss Catherine Russell goes to Bos- ton on Saturday to attend reunion of the Emma Willard school held at the Samoset Hotel, Boston. Miss Rus sell will spend few days in Boston the guest of her room mate when at the Emma Willard school.
 Mrs. F. M. Henson of Hartford was the guest of friends in Putnam Fri day and Saturday of last week.
 Cook Clifford Trahan was discharg- ed from Camp Deyens last Friday and has donned his civilian clothes af- ter year and half in uniform.
 0mer Blanchette, Marshall street who has been employed at Joys gar age the past two and half years, ha' resigned and is now chauffeur fol Mrs. J. c. Sheppard, South Wood stock He has been in his new posi- ton since the first of the month
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
MOTHERS DAY

A pleasant surprise was given Mrs. c. H. Letters by her son and daugh- ter, who purchased and served the Sunday dinner in her honor. The ta- ble was prettily decorated, white car nations being used for the center and an American eagle bearing the Stars and Stripes in his mouth ap- propriately bore the inscription Mothers Day, May II, 1919, also the menu, which consisted of
 Tomato Soup Plain Lobster, French Fried Potatoes
 Olives Pickles Lobster Salad White Bread
 Ice Cream Cake After Dinner Coffee Cocoa
 Assorted Candy
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16

we'll and feel fine in the morning and able to do my work. 1 gladly recom- mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to make weak nerves strong. "- Mrs. ALBERT SULTzE, 603 OImstead St, Winona, Minn.
 How often do we hear the expression among women, T am so nervous, l can not sleep" or cit seems as though l should fly" Such women should profit by Mrs. Sultze's experience and give this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound, a trial.
 For forty years it has beer. overcom- ing such serious conditions as displace- ments, inflammation. ulceration, irreg- ularities, periodic pains, backache, diz- ziness, and nervous prostration of womsS- and IS now considered the stan ls. Sxsdy for such ailments.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16

-sO DdQ I CuuHi uot rest at nig h t- would lie awake and get so nervous l would have to get up and walk around and in the morning would be all tired out. I read about Lydia E. Pinkham's 8 Vegetable Con- pound and thought l would try it. My nervousness soon left me I siaen
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
I. 5. HARRISON LEAVES Sl,OOO,OOO
 FOR IMPROVING PHILADELPHIA
PERTINENT TO PUTNAM
 PEOPLE
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S Kaminsky was in Boston last week on busniess.
 Mir and Mrs. William Richardson spent Thursday in Worcester.
 Arthur Plessis has entered the em- ploy of the Church Clothing Go.
 Five hundred feet of new hose has been received by the fire department.
 Mrs. A. D. Mcintyre has opened her cottage at Pine Grove, Mantle, for the season.
 Mrs. Ida Plante has bought the house on School street known as the Edson house, and is living there.
 Mrs. Foster of Concord, N. H.. arr rived Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Cahill Meehan, Grove street,
 D. W. Burgess of Worcester is vis iting MT. and Mrs. Arthur Rouse. Mir Burgess formerly lived in Putnam.
 Rev. and Mrs ! II. Potter are in New York this week attending a meeting of the Foreign Mission board,
 Mrs. George Webster and child of Dorchester, Mass, have been the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Irving Rob erts.
 Harry Wright and daughter Ruth, of Wilhmantic, were guests of Mrs. Ida Kebart, Park street, over Sun day
 Mayor A. W Marcy was in Hart ford Tuesday as delegate from Put nam to the grand chapter, Royal Arch Masons.
 Mrs. Wilbur of Stonington has been visiting her brother and his wife, MT. and Mrs. R. E, Hi She returned home Monday.
 Miss Marjorie Baker of Worcester was a weekend visitor with her par, ents,. Mir. and Mrs. George Baker, Fremont street.
 Miss Lucy Farrows, teacher in the sawyer district, has been transferred to the Smith street school, where a new room has been opened.
 Sergt. Norman E. Warren of Camp Upton, N. Y, spent the weekend the guest of his grandparents, MT and Mrs. William Warren, Oak Hill.
 Miss Isabelle Byrne left for New York on Monday and then will go to Washington, D. C., preparatory for her Chautauqua work for the sum- mer.
 ] Mir and Mrs. A s. Boynton mo tored from their home in Meridar and spent few days with Mr. anc Mrs. NJ. J. Bentley, School street They returned home Tuesday.
 Mrs J. K. Stubbert and daughter Florence of Providence arrived today (Friday). Mrs. Stubbert IS to be tho guest of Mrs Augustus l. Morse ano Miss Stubbert will visit the Misses Warren, Grand View.
 Octave Loiselle and his son, Joseph LoiselIe, left Monday to visit relatives in Canada. MT Loiselle senior came to Putnam forty-seven years ago when he was lad of seven years, anc this is the first time he has returned to Canada.
 Clarence Dadger of Hyde Park Vt, spent the weekend the guest oi his grandparents, MT and Mrs. E. w Clark. MT. Dadger was in the 26tf Division and received his discharge from Camp Devens last week Wed nesday.
 Mrs. C. Fred Watreman's goods were moved on Friday of last week and Mrs. Waterman and her sister Miss Ethel Rowe of Pawtucket, wh' has been with her since MT. Water mans death, left for Pawtucket thu following day.
 Arthur M Clark, who was former ly of the firm of Ballard & Clark, bu for a number of years living in Mid dletcn, Mass, has moved with hii family to Salem, where he is employ Patriot Printing Pleases
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16

Wauregan. He said that he bought suit of clothes but didn't remember where he left them. It will be thirty days before Charles can hunt up his new suit, for he will not be out of jail before that period elapses.
 Charles is sixty years old and has made good wages all of his life, yet was broke when he appeared before the court,
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
ASHFORD MAN HURT IN AUTO
 ACCIDENT

Arthur NJ. Keith of Eastford was shaken up and received minor injuries Wednesday morning when he was thrown from a wagon in which he was riding at Danielson. The vehicle came in contact with hydrant He was attended by physician, who af- rewards said that his injuries were slight.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
BOOZE DREW HIM TO PUTNAM

"Why did you come right through Danielson to Putnam to buy clothes. It was something more than clothes you wanted to buy, wasn't it?" asked Judge Geissler of Charles St. Martin in the city court Wednesday morning.
 Charles admitted that the wet goods was the magnet that drew him from
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
INVITED TO WEDDING

Mr and Mrs, Henry Vannose, Front street, have sent out invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Miss Blanche Vanaose, and 0mer Marion of Putnam, to take place at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock next Tuesday morning. There will be a reception at the Vannose home fol- lowing the mass.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
Rainfall.

The average rainfall on the earth is variously estimated at from 30 to 60 inches annually; ranges from 45S inches in Cherracongee, India, to zero in the Sahara des6t.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
ENTERTAINED CHOIR

Mir. and Mrs. Carl Kent entertain ed the choir of the Congregational church on Friday evening of last week. After the choir rehearsal whist was played' and attraetiYe xe4, freshmenh tp5sS srel 1 .s
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
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By Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Winona, Minn. -"I suffered for more than 8 year from nervousness, and was