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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
Executors Sale of Valuable
Mineral Spring and Land

AS executor of Elizabeth M. S.
Brown, decd, and pursuant to tho
provisions of the will of the tesla
trix, I shall, on the premises, One and
one-fourth miles north of Bolar,
Bath County, Virginia, on
Thursday, the 3rd day of June 1920,
at p. m. offer for sale at public auc-
ton, that valuable mineral spring,
known as "Burnesia Bolar Springs"
and 2.25 acres Of land connected
therewith.
This section of land and valuable
mineral spring is part of the home
tract of which the testatrix died
seized and possessed, and is situated
in the lower end of the Big Valley
near Bath and Highland county line,
in Highland county, Virginia.
This is a very remarkable mineral
spring and possesses many healing
qualities.
Mr.. ]. H. Burns, of Bolar, Virginia,
who was for several years the pro-
prietor, has in his possession now
testimonials from various persons,
who were cured of skin ,dieases, and
stomach and liver troubles during
the period of time, he had the man
agement of this spring. In addition
to these actual tests and cures of this
wonderful water, Mr.. Burns has OBJ
tanned qualitative analysis of this
water, which was made by the late
DR.. ]. w. Mallett, professor of analy-
tical chemistry at the University of
Virginia, which almost demonstrates
the affect this water can have on the
human system. The temperature is
k79 degrees Far. and never varies, no
matter what condition Of weather
prevails
Any person desiring copy of the
analysis can secure same by applying
to Mr.. Burns or the undersigned.
TERMS: This property will be
sold for cash.
BOYD STEPHENSON. Executor
I Of e. M. S. Brown, decd
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

Mothers day was appropriately oh
served Sunday morning at the Meth
odist church. The program gotten up
by the Sunday School. Rev. Mr.. Nc
Neer, the new pastor who arrived
with his family on Friday, made an
appropriate address. Special music
and recitations made up the other fea
lures of the exercises.
The failure of so many young and
old to wear the white flower wat no
ticable. Of course such omission does
not bespeak disrespcct for mother,
but it is diregard for beautiful
custom, meaning as much to the wear
er as to her in whose honor it is
worn.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
eor. j. Mr., and Mip. Charles swaa

Born 10 Mr.. and Mis, Charles swat
ley May 8, a son.
If "May makes the hay she must
get busy soon and put In full time
S. H. Hiner and family, OF DurDln'
w Va spent Sunday with Monterey
friends.
statisticians state that the 1917
wheat crop has Cooked up over
million bushels since May.
Miss Annie Gillispie returned Iues
day from q visit to the Valley city.
Augusta county claims to nave a
suffering whipporwill.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
Certificate of Incorpation


The Farmers Bank of Highland to
be opened at Doe Hill, has been char
tered as required by law and the cer
tificate of incorporation is in the
hands of Clerk Matheny.
The officers and directors named
are
Officers: Jared A. Hincr, president
L. M. Pope, vice president,
C. w. Hoover, sec. and tres.
Directors: Jared A. Hiner, L. NJ.
Pope, C. w. Hoover, ]. M.
Hiner, H. H. Judy, w. M.
Weese, J. F. Slower, John
Pittsenberger, J. NJ. Siron
L. H. Shumate.
The minimum capital stock is
$4,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
HONOR LIST

RENEWALS. H. Armstrong, T.
J. Wiseman, J. E. Botkin, Mcdowell;
Wilmoth STRATEGY, Monterey Rt1; D..
N. Bussard, Bolar; H. A. Wade, Mrs.
F. NJ. Bird, Mill Gap; Mrs. Dolly Raj
ston, l. E. Gum, Vanderpool; j.. W..
Hull, o. H. Gum, Hightown; ]. s..
Smith, Valley Center; Dorcie Heven-
er, Baltimore; Mrs. A. R. Lockridge,
Flood; Eddie Cross, West Augusta;
Millboro Lumber Co., Hotchkiss, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
Judicial Sale of Land

Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit
Court of Highland County, Va. rem
dered at the April term, 1920 in the
cause of L. M. McClung for &c. VS..
Luthenia Williams Admr. and others,
we will on
Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 1920,
at o'clock p. m. offer for sale at
public auctin at the court house in
Monterey, Va, that certain tract of
land of which Luthenia Williams
died seized, containing ia acres,
situated on the east side of Jack
Mountain in Highland county, Va,
about three miles west of the Clover
Creek post office.
TERMS of the pur-
chase money cash in hand on the day
of sale and the remainder payable in
three instruments in six, twelve and
eighteen months from the day of sale
with interest, the purchaser giving
his bonds with approved personal Sc
curity, and the title will be retained
as ultimate security.
EDWIN B. JONES,
ANDREW L. JONES, Comrs.
I, w. H. Matheny, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Highland county, certi-
fly that Edwin B. Jones has executed
the bond required of the commission
ers. w. H. Matheny, Clerk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
VALLEY CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs J. C. Williams and two
children of Milboro accompanied by
Mrs. Mary Price of Marlinton spent
few days with friends and relativ-
es last week.
Miss Corine Ryder spent short
while in Marlinton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Cliff Matheny Of Mon
terey spent short while in our COM
munity last week.
Our community was very much ex-
cited last Wednesday morning and
the excitement was due to wedding
bells ringing in Egypt when Miss Al
ice Puffenbarger became the brideof
Mr.. Willis Gum, of Dunmore W. Va
Mr.. Grey the Presbyterian minister
from Cass officiating. Immediately af
ter the ceremony a delicious dinner
was served after which the bridal
party left for the groom's home at
Dunmore. The party had gone two
miles when they had trouble, one car
running against big rock almost
turning over and another had blow
out which blew so hard it blew
gravel in the chauffer's eye. Nothing
very serious but we hope the bride
and groom will not continue to have
such trouble, and wish them very
happy and prosperous life.
Messers c. c. Burns, H. F. Herold
w. P. Campbell and son Arthur made
a business trip to Stony, Run Tues
day.
Mrs. Paul Crummett who has been
i'll for some time is slowely improving
Misses Ruth and Ester Rexrode
who have positions in Roanoke, are
spending a while at home.
Rev. L. M. Moffett Of Mcdowell
preached very touching sermon and
moderated a congregational meeting
at Beulah last Saturday afternoon.
A. Clyde Herold, "sliver tongue au-
ctioneer", was on duty again Monday
He auctioneered the Coyner sale at
Clover Lick. Russell Bird accompan-
led him.
Hoy Rexrode who has been in Pit
tsburg is now at home.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ewell Hiner
Friday night, son.
Arthur Campbell spent the week
end with his cousins, Henry and Ed
gar Herold at Frost.
Mrs. D. o. Bird left Saturday for
Augusta where she will spend a few
weeks with relatives.
Charlie Wade, freshman at M. H.
IS. spent the week end at the country
home.
We are sorry to hear Of such a fire
at Blackstone College yet we should
rejoice when under such circumstan-
ces no one was Seriously injured.
Among those returning from Black
stone are Misses May and Lorena
Wade Polly Gum and Lillian Wade.
Miss Hollis Wade spent the week
end in Monterey, returning Monday.
Miss Mabel Herold, who has been
visiting her brother, DR.. Everett Her
We are sorry to relate that our com
old at Marlinton, returned Monday.
munity witnessed cattle driving last
Sunday. Mr.. Miller of Rockbridge
passed with his cattle enroute to AL
leghany. Such people have no respect
for God nor His day.
Xxx
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

WANTED-A home for good
looking, healthy girl baby, born
Xmas eve, 1919. This badly is now 8
miles from Staunton and has never
been into Staunton or in anyway ex-
posed to smallpox and can be secured
without coming into the city at all.
For particulars, apply to
The Community Welfare League
Room &c WITT Building, Staunton, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

WE BUY, raise and sell fur-bear-
ing animals. Place your order with
us. and list whatever stock you have
with us, stating lowest prices on lar
re shfpements.-Add 515-517 N.
F. Ave. N. D.
References: Scandinavian Amer
an Bank, Fargo National Bank
Fargo N. Oak.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

The congregation of the Methodist
Episcopal church will bear in mind
the following announcements:
Revival services will begin at the
Union Chapel, Sunday morning, May
2. Services each evening at P. M.
except Mondays unless arranged 9th
erwise.
On account of the above meetings
the pastor of the M. e. church will
not meet his congregation on Sunday
May 9Th at Trinity, sieg Chapel and
Wesley Chapel, but will preach at
these three churches at the usual
hours for services.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
Married

At 8 o'clock Thursday morning, at
the Monterey Methodist parsonage
Rev. R. D. McNeer officiating, Mr..
VIM. E. Washburn, and Miss Mary
Ellen Snyder.
The groom is W. Va.man, son of
G. w. Washburn, and the bride a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Sny-
der, of Little Back Creek.
The young couple left for West
Virginia on the Barlow mail car
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
EGGS FOR HATCHING--Have just

EGGS FOR HATCHING--Have just
received two White Leghorn Cocker
els, the strain developed by the U. S.
Bureau of Animal Industry, Beltsville
Md, and have high producing quail
ties. A setting Of Is eggs $3.50.
Let us book your order now. Early
hatch makes winter layers.
H. B. WOOD, Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
Don't Miss It

A dramatic parable Of mothers
love-"An Old Fashioned Mother"
to be rendered tonight, Friday, May
IA, 8 o'clock, by the members of the
Senior class, M. H. S.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

FOR SALE-Five Passenger Hud-
son Super Six Touring Car. Just
thoroughly overhauled and in fine
condition. Can be seen at Monterey
Garage. Part Cash and terms to suit
purchaser for remainder.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

NOTICE-Brass, aluminium, rubber
rags, all kinds, books and magazines
bones. Will pay market price.
c. G.. Ralston,
Monterey, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
CHURCH SERVICES
Crabbottom Charge.

Crabbottom Charge:
list Sunday, Central II a. m. New
1hurch. 8 p. m.
End Sunday, Union Chapel II a. m.
Central p. m.
3rd Sunday, New Church II a. m.
Central 7 p. M.
4th Sunday, Circleville II a. m.
Dry Run 8 p. m.
H. w. LINDAMOOD, Pastor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

LOST-Between Durbin, W. Va.
nd Crabbottom, Va. an automobile
License Plate No. 103187. Finder
please notify w. C. Winner, Crabbot-
tom, Va. 81
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
LOST

Lost between Mcdowell and Flood
P. o. Exhaust whistle for Ford car
Finder please leave at Mcdowell gar
age or notify owner.
1t Merle G. Lockridge
Flood, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

LOST-Between Monterey Garage
and my home, pocket-book contain
ing private papers, freight bills and
small amount of cash.
RI Houonpr
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

FOR SALE-A lot of pure bred
yearling bulls and heifers, part short
horn and part HEREFORD. Also one reg
istered HEREFORD bull. J. H. Mackey,
Manterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
BUSINESS LOCALS

Advertisements under this head at
he following rate: 25 words or less
Csc each insertion. Each additional
word at one cent per word each in
Figures and initials count as words.
Cash MUST accompany order.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14
J. H. PRUITT
Monterey, Va,

Fire Insu ehce Agt & Notary Public
Represents good strong companies.
Protect Your Property by taking out
INSURANCE
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

FOR SALE-One pure bred Berk-
shire boar, two years old will weigh
$50 pounds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

R. Guy Ralston,
2ts Vanderpool, Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-05-14

2ts
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15
CHARGE PRINTERS
MUZZLED PRESS

WASHINGTON. May IS. 49, The
charge that the international Typo.
graphical union exercised q censor
ship over par, OF the American press
was made before the senate news
print investigating committee today
by r. J. McCone. general manager
OF the Buffalo Commercial.
Called on for n specific instance
in support OF his charge. Mr.. McCone
declared only four newspapers las,
October printed certain parts Of Ei-
bert ~. Gray's testimony before the
senate steel investigating committee
and that the Buffalo News. after put.
ting the story In type. was forced to
change II under pressure from IN"
unions shop chapel. The witness
said that the Commercial and the
New York Times were the only pa.
pers In the eas, that printed the
Gary criticism Of organized labor as
given the committee.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15
GRID MEN TRAIN
ON DANCING FLOOR

AMHERST. Mass. May 15.-Folk
dancing as training for football Is
being given candidates for the Mas
sachusetts Agricultural College elev-
en- this spring. Instead OF luDging
and charging against tacklipg
dummy. husky candidates for places
on the "Aggies" line are being
taught the intricacies and graces OF
the English folk dances.
Thirty men, with the broadress
Of shoulder and bulk OF frame neses-
sary TO the efficient football lineman
are learning to do gracefully the
handkerchief folk-dance known as
'Laudanum Bunches," and to trip
lightly through other steps OF the
old dancing school. For a time they
were embarrassed as. waving hand
kerchiefs In the air they pirouttod
on one toe with an arm and hard
extended. but they have since taken
to the dance and appear to enjoy H.
The object OF the dancing instruc-
tion to the football men Is to i'm
prove the coordination OF mind and
muscle and to keep the players con-
stantly ION their toes"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15
DRUGS AND FUEL
SHORT IN MOSCOW

WARSAW. April 10, (By Maii)-
Advices from Moscow state that In
March there was q great dear'h OF
nearly all kinds Of medicines In the
Russian city and that many drug
stores had been compelled to close.
Scarcity OF wood and coal was also
reported. the Information received
here indicating that numerous frame
houses and various other buildings
Of wood were being demolished to be
used as fuel.
A Pole who came from Moscow
within the last few weeks said that
while food was terribly expensive
there was plenty for those who had
rubles which were worth. estimated
In American money. a fraction more
than one cent. A shave cost 75
rubles and soap 500 rubles a pound.
Cigarettes were worth about 20 ru-
bles each and matches 100 rubies q
box.
Horse meat soid for $50 rubles a
pound. beef bringing $50 rubies for
the same weight. Pork was i.00O
rubles a pound. Black bread re-
tailed at $50 rubles a pound. butter
2.5oo and fats 1000 per pound.
Sugar brought 1900 a pound when
obtainable and salt was nearly al
ways to be had at $50 rubles u pound.
Clothing for men and women was
so expensive that the poorer classes
either made their own suits or wore
patched garments which they had
owned for years.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

we may eventually arrive at a stage
when war might be regarded as u
thIng OF the past
Lord Reading said the words Of
washinston's farewell address were
treasured by the American people ''as
perhaps never had words OF men been
treasured" This he cited as illus
tratinx the very strong conservative
traditions OF the United States which
he asked his audiene. to TAX. into
account In considering the present
American attitude toward the league
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

Although the witness stated only
four newspapers were free Of union
censorship. he did not give the
names nor did the members Of tho
committee ask for them.
Mr.. McConc charged that tho
union. through exercise Of censor
ship by the shop chapel kept articles
unfavorable to organized labor ou,
OF most newspapers.
Before he had injected a new fca-
ture into the hearing. Senator Recd's
proposal to tasc newspapers issuing
NOR. than n stipulated number OF
pages was discussed. commended
and condemned.
Nearly all witnesses agreed that
voluntary eurtaiiment. aided possi-
bly, by pressure Of some Kind from
tho government. would solve the
prnh!rm.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15
GERMANY FLOODED
WITH PAPER COIN

BERLIN. April 20. (By MaiD -
Germany's paper money NV In cire-
ulation amounts to 100000, 900
marks and Is increasing by 1909.
900. 900 marks a week. declares Au-
gust Mueller, former minister OF
economies.
The printing OF bank notes is the
only flourishing industry In Ger.
many today. he writes In an article
In the Abendblatt. He attributes this
activity In printing OF money TO gov
ernment subsidies undertaken In a
vain effort to reduce the prices Of
food and also to the continual In
creasing OF salaries Ito an absurdly
growing officialdom who find next
day they were no better of, owing to
the overnight decline of the buying
power of the paper mark"
Germany's indebtedness. says Herr
Mueller. is now about 230,000.000,-
900 marks. This, he adds. is. per-
haps, redeemable at the present low
value OF the mark but never II II
recover even half Its former value.
Herr Mueller Is unable TO see
remedy except In increasing produc-
tIon which, he says, seems TO pre-
occupy the present rulers OF Germany
less than f:ie anxiety to keep in
office.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15
ENGLISH JUSTICE
HOPES FOR LEAGUE

MANCHESTER. Eng. April 49,,
(By Mail)--Lord Reading, lord chief
justice OF England and former am
bassador 10 Washington. talks hope
fully of the prospects OF league Of
nations.
whether the league becomes q
weapon for the preservation OF peace.
or whether II withers and dies does
not depend upon the government, on
statesmen or politicians, but upon
the peoples Of the member coun-
tries" he told the Manchester cham
ber of commerce. "In time to come.
II the public OF the various countries
will put their heart and soul into II,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15
sPING LAKE DRIPPINGs

Miss Lucille Stewart has returned
home from Merrill where she has
been working for the past two
months.
The Spring Lake sewing club met
at Macks Tuesday evening.
Andrew Folsom and Mr.. Cass are
hauling the electric light poles from
the canal and placing them where
they will be ready TO Sc, up In a few
days.
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Cheyne is on the sick list this week
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

THE CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE
once will be open for business at
100 North Sixth street. bctwecu
Main and Pine street. Saturday.
Nav 18th. Day and night service
and passenger ears, Waiting
room for ladies and a checking room
for packages In connection free OF
charge. W. will take care OF all bus
lness before our opening. Phone
b13. 1915
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15
ALFALFA HELPS

Chopping alfalfa hay for fatten-
ing steers increases the value OF the
feed for fattening purposes at least
one-ffth, according to tests recently
concluded by 4. L. Potter. head OF
the animal husbandry department at
Corvallis.
In ten feeding tests conducted the
value OF alfalfa hay was increased
23 per cent In this way he reports
Portland oregonian.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

". Lever. the Penn freshman a,h-
ic,e. IL q Ercst prospect In the
sprints and broad jump.
It's up to the Nntionn, sporting
Club of London TO pick another
lightweight champion OF England.
since Bob Marriott has forfeited his
title.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

Incidentally. did you ever hear Of
anyone who was satisfied with
treaty? The old Virginia patriot
was a pretty long headed gazabo.
Remember what he said? Gentle
men may cry 'Peace.' 'Peace!' but
there Is no peace," Looks that way
doesn't IL?
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

Al twelve O'Clock that night the
white American forces we're relieved
by a colorcd battalion unknown to
the German forces. including the
Kaiser. When daylight broke old
Dutch Willie was found staring
aghast at the American troops op-
posi,e him. His Chief OF stan Won
saucrkrau, or Won something or 9TH
or seeing the condition OF his be-
loved and bewhiskercd Willie rushed
TO his side. and the following con-
versation cnsuod:
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

We see that Hungary Is not salts
fed with the terms OF the Peace
Treaty and is raising quite little
rumpus over IL. They can't be very
hungry or they would be satisfied
with any kind OF peace terms.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

A few months after this happened
Lone Star was sent to the Island OF
Guam in the South Seas. On board
the transport were several colored
gentlemen belonging to the 9Th Cav
airy. developed quite a liking for
one fellow in particular. and | be-
lIeve the feeling was mutual.
One day Immediately after dinner.
my coiored friend called me to one
side. and. in a very tragic voice said
Look ere sir. they don't get much
to eat in this yere war time does
they" Evidently his main trouble
was bis stomach.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

when the war broke out Lone
Star was In lonely army post In the
Philippine Islands. There was ba-
,aiiion OF coiored infantry stationed
there In addition to the white troops.
Lone Star had occasion to send for
the eoiored Hrst Sergeant OF one OF
the colored comp panies to consult him
on a matter OF importance. After
the interview was over Lone star. In
a Joking sort OF a way said to the
sergeant Sergeant. suppose that we
are sent 10 Europe, and YOU are civ.
en- orders to attack the enemy sup
ported by white troops. And sup
pose that facing you were $4,000
Germans and your men were making
the attack supported by 5000 white
troops what do you think would
happen!"
The Sergeant's big eyes opened up
wide and In a trembling voice he re-
Piled "sir All believes that the pa
pers next morning would have q re-
port that 5000 white troops was
done trampled to death"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

'.oh mine dear Lord God der
Kaiser: Vat II Is vat am der matter
nit our dear little Villie7'
Wat Il L. vat make der Holy
vun mooch scared like dot"
"Ach Mine tear Chenerar' replied
Willie Der Nut 1T is der teyvii. dots
vot Il am. der damned Americans
vat agh, like hell all night. and vas
piack In der face dis morning unit
still dey vas did nght."
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-05-15

Yes you know 1, Bill to your sor-
row. don't you7