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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
HIGHLAND COUNTY DIRECTORY.
County and District Officers:

County and District Officers:
Henry w. Holt, Judge of Circuit
Court, Staunton, Va.
Terms of Court-4th Tuesday in
April, I'd Tuesday July, I'd Tuesday
October.
Edwin B. Jones, Commonwealth At
torney, Monterey, Va.
w. H. Matheny, Clerk, Monterey, Va.
Hubert Smith, Sheriff, Hightown, Va.
Willis Gibson, Treasurer, Vanderpool
Va.
j.. H. Pruitt, Commissioner Of
Revenue, Monterey, Va.
1. L. Beverage, Co. Surveyor, Monte
rev, Va.
Walter Mullenax, Supt. Of Poor, Crab
bottom, Va.
R. E. Mauzy, Supt. of Schools, High
town, Va.
Blue Grass District
J. W. Hevener, Supervisor (Chrm.)
Hightown, Va.
]. c. Herold, Overseer of Poor, High
town, Va.
]. F. Colaw, Constable, Crabbottom.
Va.
D. O. Bird, Justice, Valley Center,Va.
E. D. Swecker, Justice, Monterey,Rt1
G. D. Dudley, Justice, Hightown, Va.
Monterey District.
A. J. Terry, Supervisor, Trimble, Va.
D. z. Samples, Constable, Monterey
Arthur Hevener, Overseer of Poor,
Monterey, Va.
j. H. Samples, Justice, Monterey, Va.
I. D. Gutshall, Justice, Vanderpool,
Va.
J. H. Burns, Justice, Bolar, Va.
Stonewall District.
J. H. Armstrong, Supervisor, Mellow
ell, Va.
J. w. Simmons, Constable, Headwa-
tiers, Va.
Chap. Pitsenberger, overseer of Poor
Doe Hill, Va.
L. M. Pope, Justice, Doe Hill, Va.
G.. A. Propst, Justice, Mcdowell.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Commissioners Sale of Land

commissioners sale OF Lana
BY. virue of authority vested in us
by a decree entered in the Circuit
Court of Highland county in the
cause therein pending of Ethel Arm
strong vs. j. B. Hicklin ct ais. we
will as commissioners thereby appoint
ed offer for sale at public auction at
the front door Of the court house of
Highland county on the 5th day of
July, 1919, subject to the widows
wower, the two tracts Of land on Bull
Pasture river in Highland county of
which e. A. Hicklin died seized, and
containing respectively 80 acres,
more or less, and 1852 acres, more or
less. The 1872 acre tract has good
dwelling house and a splendid barn
on it and all necessary outbuildings
and both tracts are splendid grazing
and farming lands. These two tracts
will be offered together and separate
ly and sold in the way they command
the highest price.
TERMS-Enough cash on the day
of sale to pay the costs of suit and
sale and for balance in three equal
annual payments for which the pur-
chaser will be required to execute
his three bonds dated on the day of
sale, waving the homestead, bearing
interest from date with prsonal sour
ity to approved by the commission
ers and falling due in one, two and
three years respectively from date
and the title to be retained until all
the purchase price is paid and a con-
veyance directed by the court.
Respectfully,
Andrew L. Jones,
Edwin B. Jones, Comrs.
The bond required of the commits
sioners by the above mentioned de-
cree has been executed.
w. II. Matheny, Clerk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Elm Handsome and Historic.

There Is no tree in the United
States probably which Is more popu-
lar than the elm. and there is good
reason for this, for 1t Is extremely
graceful and beautiful, says the Amer
lean Forestry association Of Wash
ington. There are many historic elms,
too. It was under an elm, for In
stance, Of every school boy will re-
call, that Washington took command
of The American army at Cambridge.
Few trees in the United States have a
wider distribution than the elm. One
striking form Of the elm has a vase
shaped top.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Deplorable Criticism of the Army g!


We have been deeply grieved to
learn that there has developed some
criticism of the work of the Y. M. c.
A. overseas. We could not believe
that it was justified, except perhaps
in an occasional sporadic case, and
we are glad to have our confidence
confirmed by investigation. DR.. Jno.
r. Mott, the head of the Y. M. G. A,
invited the most sweeping investiga-
ton of the charges, which developed
the fact that most of the criticisms
were based on misunderstanding
that are readily explainable.
1t was charged, for example, that
the 'Y" failed to keep in touch with
the sick and wounded. That we are
told, is true, owing to an agreement
that this branch of the work should
be the distinct province of the Red
Cross, while the Y. M. G. A. and kim
drer organizations should concern
themselves only with the we'll.
Another criticism to the effect that
the Y. M. C. A. proflted by the oper-
aion of the army canteens is wholly
unfair, in view of the fact that it was
asked by General Pershing to run all
the army canteens and it did so on a
cost basis. Instead of making mon
NV ont Of Tho CONTAINS tho Accocio
ton lost thousands of dollars. Dur
ing last September it distributed to
soldiers in France $4,000 worth of
supplies without cost and, in addi-
ton, suffered a loss of $150,000 in
articles sold to them.
The charge that Y. NJ. C. A. work
ers lodged the front line trenches is
sufficiently answered by the fact that
nine of its workers were killed by
shell fire while on duty, and twenty
nine were gassed or severely wound
ed. Thirty-one others died in the
service as a result of exposure and
overwork. No less than ten re-
ceived decorations or were cited for
bravery.
these were samples of the criti
cisms offered and of the complete
and satisfying answers that can be
made to them. That there were
some cases of mismanagement is pro-
badly true. 1t could hardly have
been otherwise. We cannot fail,
however, to recognize that the "Y"
rendered to the boys overseas the
most unselfish and valuable service,
fully justifying the trust committed
to it by the government and the A
merican people-Missionary Voice.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Fleshma,,-Sheppe

Doctor and Mrs. ]. L. Sheppe,
formerly of Red Sulphur Springs, w.
Va. but now of Bruceown, Va, an
nounce he marriage of heir daughter,
Miss jamie Armstrong Sheppe, to Mr..
Lewis Allan Freshman.
Miss Sheppe is successful teacher
in the public schools of Virginia and
West Virginia, and a musician, of
rare ability, being the author of sew
eral popular pieces of music.
Mr. Freshman is prominent and
prosperous young business man of
Princeton, w. Va, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. R. Freshman, of Red Sulphur
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freshman will be at
Thme after June Goth at Red Sulphur
Springs.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Reply, "Why Not 2"

After reading "Why Not?" item
in this paper of June the 9Th, feel
like writing line or two in reply.
Is there any danger of any person
or persons falling into chuck hole,
mud hole, rut or stumblig over a
rock while going from the gate to
the monument July the 4th, or to
the court house door, or walkig over
the court yard, and do you expect
all the people that are in Monterey
July 4th to stand on the pavement.
l don't think there can be any thing
like this kind possible for was all
over the court yard in April and I'll
say I didn't see anything of this sort.
So why should our Board of Su-
pervisors order the Co.'S money paid
out unnecessarily when the county
needs it so bad in other places? And
if any one doubts the need of it in
other places I invite them to cross
the mountain and travel the roads
on the East side but take my advice
and travel slow, for even at very
slow gate, horse back you will need
(corn cure) for just one month after
wards for the ruts, rocks, mudholes,
chuckholes, and the rough roads in
general will jolt you to perfection
even at the above gate mentioned.
So why not the Supervisors order
our county roads worked up at once
so it would be safe to drive pig
over them any way, for some of our
roads are not actually safe to walk
over. Can't something be done to
give the farmers Of Highland county,
something in return for the taxes
they pay, or must we continue to pay
such takes and be forced to travel
these roads that are not safe for a
man to walk in?
: To the Supervisors of our beauti-
full Highland county, we appeal to
you to help us out on this. So why
couldn't the roads have been worked
some time ago so as make them safe
for the people to travel over to get to
Monterey July 4th. But this has
not been done yet can't it be done
now. why Not?"
So why not give us our flowers
now; the grave yard is so lonesome.
why Not?" Farmer
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
notice.!

To the Heirs of Samuel Beathe, dec d..
Notice is hereby given that as as
signee of Anne Stont, will apply to
the Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Highland County for deed of con-
veyance by him to me Of rs acres OF
land lying on Crab Run in said coun-
ty. and that said land was purchased
by Anne Stone on January 4, 1915,
at sale made by Willis Gibson,
treasurtr of said county, for taxes
delinquent and unpaid thereon, In
the name of Samuel Beath's estate.
John M. Ralston.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20

Last week The Recorder made a
brief reference to the campaign now
in progress throughout Virginia to
raise $150,00O for the Children's
Home Society of Virginia. At the
same time the announcement was
made that the editor of this newspa-
per had accepted the Craftsmanship
for Highland county. This is the
first time The Recorder has taken the
lead in any campaign, always here
tofore following other leaders and
giving freely of our space to further
the several campaigns, and we feel
sure that the people are going to
help in this worthy movement. Think
of it, the quota is only $3.50. This
amount could be raised before break
fast some fine morning if the COM
mittees get out and work.
The editor will not have time to go
outside of his home town and natur-
ally will have to rely on those whom
he has appointed. In all good works.
the ministers are tower of strength
and we want especially to appeal to
them to help raise this small sum of
money. The chairman will appre-
ciate it if all of the preachers will
bring this matter before their con-
gregations the coming Sunday and
take up collection. Each magisterial
district will have to raise only $3.50
to put the county over the top. There
are individuals in each district who
could give the full amount without
making a sacrifice.
Let us say briefly that there are
10000 orphan children in Virginia
at this time, many of them in desti-
tute circumstances, who are seeking
shelter. The world war and the
spread of influenza are responsible
for so many helpless children, and it
behooves the good people of the State
in comfortable circumstances to bear
the burdens of the helpless ones. AS
the people of Highland have never
failed in any of these campaigns, The
Recorder is sure they will not fail in
this, since the quota is in easy reach.
Who is unwilling to help the little
children who are orphans and cannot
help themselves. The Children's
Home Society takes care of them and
sees to it that they are properly
reared.
Give your contributions to any Of
the workers named last week or send
direct to the Recorder. Acknow-
dgement will be made through these
columns of all contributions of soc
and more. Bear in mind that no one
will have to give large sum to make
up the quota, though there will have
to be a general response. Let all the
people help the editor in this noble
undertaking. 1t is fine opportuni-
ty to give a cup Of cold water in His
name.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
BECOMES THING OF sPLEND0R
Evolution Of the Butterfly From Hide
GUS Worm to Beauty Matter OF
Only Short Time.

The butterfly POLITICALLY lives on the
nectar Of flowers. Just as person
changes his tastes as he becomes more
refined SO does that lovely creature Of
the air adopt different menu when
he dons his wings. Take, for in
stance, the mourning cloak butterfly,
sometimes called the Camberwell
Beauty; in his original state he is hid
eous, even for worm, black, covered
with white spots and stiff tufts Of hair.
He is an object to make women
scream and to be avoided by every
body who does not know what he Ia
going to be later on. In this condi-
ton he crunches leaves greedily and
Is a veritable glutton until the time
comes for him to hang himself up by
the tail and await developments. Then,
behold, he comes out some fine morn
Ing creature of great splendor. Three
inches does he measure from tip
to tip of his seal-brown velvet wings
which are handsomely bordered
with yellow and ornamented with pur-
pie spots edged with black. Newly
born and innocent as he Is nature al
ready has given him the instinct to
protect himself, not by fighting but by
strategy. He can feign death with
the success Of an opossum playing
the same game, and this he does when
fearing an attack from bird, for he
knows, somehow, that his foe cares
only for living prey. So the butter
fly skins about through the air sip
ping the sweets of the flowers, kissing
the rose and the carnation, no longer
in danger of encounters with paris
green and finding the world a paradise.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
A. C. JUDY

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Supervisor
of Stonewall District at the election
to be held in November, 1919. I
shall be grateful to all voter who
may give me their support of Stone
wall District, and if elected it we'll
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, 1919-06-20

To the Voters of Monterey District.
At the request of many of the vo-
tiers of the district I hereby announce
myself as candidate for the Office of
Supervisor of Monterey District If
elected I shall do all in my power to
rightfully discharge the duties of the
office, and shall give special atten-
ton to the upbuilding of our roads
and schools. I respectfully solicit
your support at the coming election.
Respectfully,
D. o. FOLKS
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Editorial Suggestions


If grave responsibilities confront
us in this generation, greater and
more urgent questions must be solv-
ed by the next. The future of the
country is to be in the hands of our
children.
The late Theodore Roosevelt said,
in one of his addresses, "Men of Anne
RIGA, conserve your natural resour-
ces; your forestry, water courses
and mineral lands, but do not for
get the children"
A semi abandoned child having
been rescued, became the greatest
law-giver among, men. Everyone
knows the story of the child born in
log-cabin, who eventually occupied
the White House and assisted in lay
ing the foundation for world-demo
crazy. The late Grover Cleveland
IS lad, drove mule hitched to
tow-boat. We have recently read
that David Lloyd-George, who as a
,emi-orphan was taken int a home
and given an opportunity in life. he
most valuable crop to be gathered
this year will be our children.
There is matter which is being
brought to the attention of the peo-
pie Of Virginia second in Importance
o no other appeal that has beer pre-
-sented heretofore which is the saving
If Virginia's more than ten thous-
and helpless and innocent little
children. The bringing Of this mat
ter to the attention of the people OF
Virginia is due to two facts, viz:
First, 1t is the busiess of this state
to save her own little children
Second, That these children will
either be saved into the homes of
good people to be cared for, or even
tually gathered into our jails, pene-
tentiaries or insane asylums.
- For eighteen years the Chiltren's
Home Society Of Virginia has been
struggling under constant debt and
overwhelming appeals but not until
the war and the subsequent influenza
epidemic broke out, leaving in their
wake hundreds of these little ones,
was this Society aroused to ask Vir-
ginia to meet the obligations that
rightfully are hers. The Society
needs to offer no apology, even in the
face of all other drives that have,
been put on, for coming before the
people at this time and pleading for
their help. 1t is the duty Of every
citizen in the state, and it should be
considered privilege to assist in
this most worthy undertaking. Sym
pathy and tears are good, but at this
time money is needed and in this
statewide campaign funds with
which to erect a suitable building to
house these children are being soiic-
tied, and it is hoped thatthe people
will feel this obligation and give
double the amount asked for.
This Society has gathered up, aid
ed and homed more than $500 chill
dren. They still own as their legal
wards between LOO and $500 chill
dren. All of our children's institu-
tons in the state are crowded to ov-
erflowing, and yet in the face of
these conditions, there are still 10,
900 little ones yet uncared for. In
Gods name and for humanity's sake
let the people respond now. The
headquarters of this special effort is
located at 80 N. Seventh Street,
Richmond, Va. Rev. C. E. Peasants
is the General Chairman,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Early Gum.

By request of many of my friends
hereby announce myself as can
didate for Sheriff of Highland coun-
ty in the coming election, Nov. 4,
1919.
want to say to the people, If
elected, will discharge the duties of
the Office faithfully and insure you
prompt service.
will thank you for your support.
am,
Yours respectfully,
HUBERT SMITH
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
RepecTuIIy
ANDREW L. JONES

To the Voters of Monterey District:
Responding to the request of many
of your number, I announce myself
a candidate for the Office of Supervi-
sor of Monterey District. If elected
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,
A. G.. JUDY
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
NOTICE

The Blue Grass District School
Board will meet at "Pisgah" school
house Saturday, June 81, 1919, to
elect teachers for the schools of said
district.
All teachers applying for one room
schools must hold certificates in
force and those applying for position
in the Blue Grass High Schol must
hold professional certificates.
Send application to Div. Superin-
tendent or clerk of Board before the
above date. D. o. BIRD, Clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
For Treasurer
To the Voters of Highland County

To the Voters of Highland County
I 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 W ne neld on
November 4, 1919.
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. M. SLAVEN
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
Very respectfully,
ADAM STEPHENSON

To the Voters of Monterey District.
At the request Of many Of the vot-
ers of the district I hereby announce
myself a candidate for the Office Of
Supervisor Of said district. 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, 1919-06-20
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.
earnestly solicit your votes.
Respectfully,
JNO. H. HEVENER
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20

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. / 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 and 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. -.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
A. Robert Dickson.

To the Voters of Highland County:
1 hereby announce myself can
didate for Sheriff of Highland Coun-
ty at the coming November election.
If elected 1 shall endeavor to dis
charge the duties of said Office to the
very best of my ability.
/ respectfully solicit your support.
Sincerely,
w. N. BIRD
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
To The Voters Of HIGHLAND Co.

At the solicitation Of 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. n
I promise, if elected, to barge
the duties of said office to TIE best
of my ability.
Very truly,
Early Gum.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
NOTICE

The StonewalI District School
Board will meet at Mcdowell on Sat
urday, June %, 1919 for the purpose
of electing teachers for the schools
of said district. Send application be
fore above date to
E. J. MALOY, Clerk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
J. H. ,pruitt.

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, 1919-06-20
To Voters of stonewall District !:

To Voters of Stonewall District:
I hereby announce myself for re-
election to the Office of Supervisor of
Stonewall District, at the coming
November election 1919. I kindly
solicit your support, and will appre-
ciate any help you can give.
Respectfully,
j. H. ARMSTRONG
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
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 will put my
best foot foremost and will be,
Very much oblige,
w. H. MATTHEW
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
For Commissioner of Revenue

F0f COMMISSIONER OF htVeHUe
To The Voters Of Highland County.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the Office of
Commissioner Of the Revenue for
Highland County.
I 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 liz respectfully solic-
tied.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-06-20
ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS
For Sheriff
To The Voters Of Highland County.

To The Voters Of Highland County.
At the request of many of my
friends hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
Highland County at the election to
be held next November. / 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, 1919-06-20

Among the counties and towns ap-
pearing on late honor roll of the
Fifth Federal Reserve District for
having over subscribed their quotas
in the Victory Loan are Highland,
Monterey, Mcdowell and Doe Hill.
The county and towns named will be
awarded honor flags.