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The Osceola times., 1885-07-18
.Crossest Man In Alabama.

"De crossest man in Alabama lives dar,n
said the driver as we approached o way
side home, near Selma, Ala, to ask accom-
modations for the night. At supper, and
after it, '.mine host" scowled at every one,
founa fault with every thing earthly, and
i was wondering II he would not growl IL
the heavenly halo didn't lit him, when in
cldental mention being made of the comet
OF 1852, he said: 81 didn't like its form, its
tail should have been fan shapedp
But, next morning, he appeared half
offended at our offering pay for his hospi-
tality My companion, however, made him
accept as present sample from his case
of goods.
Six weeks later, drew up at the same
house. The planter stepped lithely from
the porch, and greeted me cordially.
could scarcely believe that this clear
complexioned, bright-eyed, animated fell
low, and the morose being of few weeks
back, were the same. He inquired after
my companion of the former visit and re-
his wife, "wo are both much indebted TO
him."
"How?" asked In surprise.
"For this wonderful change in nv bus-
band. Your friend when leaving, handed
him bottle of Warmers safe cure. He took
it and two other bottles, and now"
"And now," he broke in, "from an III feel
ing, growing old bear, am healthy and
so cheerful my wife declares she has
fallen in love with me againl"
IL has made over again a thousand love
matches, and keeps sweet the tempers Of
the family circle every where.- Copyrighted.
Used by permission Of american Rural
Home.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18
1t Astonished the Public

to hear OF the resignation OF DR.. Pierce as
n Congressman to devote himself solely to
his labors as a physician. 1t was because
his true constituents were the sick and ai-
flicted everywhere. They will find DR..
Pierce's "Goldep Medical Discovery" n
beneiicent use OF his scientific knowledge in
their behalf. Consumption, bronchitis,
cough, heart-disease, fever and aguc, inter
mittent fever, dropsy, neuralgia, goitre or
thick neck, anu all diseases oi the blood,
are cured by this worldrenowned medicine.
Its properties are wonderful, its action
magical. BY druggists.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

When planting pot plants in the
open ground, and the ball of earth is
matted with roots, the ball should al
ways be broken by slightly bruising it
between the hands before placing it in
the ground, to lessen the resistance.
Healthy, vigorous, growing plants can
hardly be watered too much at this sea
son, provided the pots are well drained.
Such plants take up and evaporate wa
ter with great rapidity. Boston Budget.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

1t has become evident that organi
zation is necessary to meet vice y what
is particularly an organized form. The
statements of Anthony Comstock
show that large capital and concerted
effort are active in behalf of vice in its
various forms. philadelphia Erening
Gail
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18
A FLoURIsHINa business-that Of the
writing master.
Say. why is everything
EtflAr uf aixa. mr. af sauanarp

Probably, my dear nervous sister, be-
cause you are suffering from some OF the
diseases peculiar to your sex. You have a
"dragging-down" feeling, the back-ache,
you are debilitated, you have pains OF vari-
Gus kinds. Take Dr. r. V. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription" and be cured. Price re-
duced to one dollar. BY druggists.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

-Inrelation to the controversy going
on between an English and American
agricultural journal as to whether the
same person should always milk the
same cows, it would make very little
difference if the law Of kindness were
always observed. A brutal person
should never be allowed about farm
animals Of any kind, and the assertion
is of especial Importance in connection
with milch-cows Chicago Tribune.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

Red Shirt, Torn Belly and Calico
were the three sub-ch efs who upheld
Red Clouds dignity on his reserve
while he was on his recent visit to
Washington.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

The wheat crop of Oregon this
year will be thirty per cent. in excess
OF last year.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

WHAT sort OF a flag does q man unfurl
when he waves an ntexamination?-Pltts
burgh Chronicie- Telegraph.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

PrKH's ToorHAcHE DRoPs cure in1 n!nute,s5o
Gienn's sulphur Soap heals and beautifies. 80.
GERMAy Conn REMOVER kills Corns Buniona.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18

"WHAr Is the difference between q
newspaper man and a pitcher.n asks 8
base ball writer. About 5000 Q year.
N. Y. Herald.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18
m. worst ur..hr.l structure,

speedily cured by our new radical methods.
Pamphlet, references terms. two letter
stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medical As
sociation, 663 Main Street. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Osceola times., 1885-07-18
HAY-FEvER
CREAM BALM

has gained an enviable rep
utatlon wherever known,
displscing all other prepa-
ratlons. A particle IL APP
piled into each nostril; n
Price SOC. by mail or at dru
ELY BROTHERS.
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Clerk and Masters Sale of Land.

GLEN vaCoHN In the Canccry Court
as at Joncsboro, Wash
WILLIAM A. VAUGHN. } ingtOn county. Tenn.
Pursuant to decree of said Court, in the
above styled cause, rendered at its November
term 1884. will on the 23d day Of May, 1885, Mt
the Court House door in Jonesboro, proceed to
sell at public cutlery to the highest bidder, for
cash in hand the track ofland situated in the
9Th civil district of said county, adjoining the
lands of Ruth King, Magdaline sherfey and A.
J. Barnes, attached as the property Of the de-
fendcnt, and mentioned and described In the
pleadlngs and said decree and ordered to be
sold, subject only TO lien for purchase money as
therein set forth. To satisfy the judgment
against the defendent for the costs OF said cause
including this proceeding. This April %, 1885
A. b. Bowman, G. K NJ.
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room was occupied they did not inter
fere with the safe. They then madO
their exit through the dining room and
by Il back door, As they went through
the dining room they healped them
selves to fine cake, but did not take
anything else From the scratches
on the walls they had evidently lighted
seysrul matches, and burnt paper was
found in all the rooms through which
they passed. No doubt but what such
bold rascalS were armed to do any deed
of violence or murder that might have
been necessary, had they been detect
ed. The Carriers Depot neighborhood
has been afflicted with these thieves
for some time. We hope some good
citizen will have his good double bar
relied shot gun loaded with good
big load of buck shot ready to receive
them the next midnight visit they
make, and may the buck shot not 60
wide of their marks.
A Run Off On the NarOw Gudge.-
Two coaches and two box cars were
thrown from the track and ditched
last Saturday evening, about one mile
below Elizabethton. The third car
from the engine jumped the track
aud ran some distance scattering the
ties and tearing up the iron rails, un-
til it finally got clear off the road bed
and turned over i'll the ditch. The
three cars behind followed suit. The
rear coach was well filled with passen-
gers including several ladies, but no
one was hurt, although the coach
turned over on the bank. Mrs. James
Rhea, daughter of Oliver Burleson,
was in the coach with her two little
children, one only three months old,
but all escaped uninjured. Nelson
Duffield u colored breaksman, was
thrown from the top of the first car
that ran off, and bruised considerably
but not seriously hurt Conductor
VIM. Miller, who was standing in the
center of the coach, was pitched for
ward on his head and shoulders but
was only slightly hurt. Ed Tally was
engineer and Sam Smith fireman.
Col. I. E. Matson had large force at
work soon after the accident and by
Sunday evening the road was clear,
ed and the track ready for the pass
age Of trains.
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ALFRED LYLE,
VS..
WILLIAM MORGAN.

To William Morgan lin pursuance
OF an order made and entered BY J.
w. Crumley, Justice,o of the Peace Of
Washington CO., Tennessee, in an at
tachment suit wherein Alfred Lyle is
plaintiff and you are defendant, you
are hereby notified that upon the af-
fidavit of the plaintiff, in which it is
alledged, that. William Morgan has
traudulently removed himself from
thesState and il about fraudnlently to
remove his property from the State
and that said Morgan is Justly indcbt-
to said Lyle for the sum'of$200,O0, a
writ of attachment was issued on the
9th day Of April, 1885 by J. w. Crum-
ley, j. p, and levied by john Sanders
constable ON the following personal
property, to wit: one Cooking Stove,
two Bed-steads, Bed-quits, clothes dc.
&c, as appears by the return of said
Constable. You are required to appear
at ] o'clock ON the 25th day Of NAV
1885 at the Office OF said J. w. Crun.
ley in Johnson City, Washington Co.
Tenn, then and there to defend thi:
action commenced against YOU by at.
tachment, otherwise The cause viii be
proceeded in against you ca pdrte.
j. w. Crumley, J, P.
Washington CO., Tenn.
lApril Is, 1856.
Printers fee $500.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

The sewing machine that some one
OF our subscribers viii draw next Sat
urday is the Domestic. 1t is one OF
the best machines made, and we war
rant it to give satisfaction. The reg
ular retail price Of the one the draw
ing will be for is $50 1t will be ship.
ped direct from the factory to the
party entitled TO receive it. Come in
Saturday, May 10th, and witness the
drawing for yourself.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

THE COMET Office is now ready ia
do all kinds OF Job work. In the
next few days We expect to add a
large lot OF different kinds of job type
cuts, borders scrolls &c, &c, and also
full stock OF stationary. letter heads
cards, envelopes &c. &c, and will then
be prepared to do work as nice and
cheap as can be done in the large
cities. Come and see THE COMET il
you want job work done.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09
NOTICE.

Having bought Robt. J. Rankin's
stock OF dry goods, notions, hardware,
queens ware, clothing, shoes, hats &C.,
We are now prepared to sell this stock
at about one half OF its actual value.
We want you to come in and price
our goods, as we know that We can
save you money. We will also keep
full supply Of groceries and country
produce on hand. We will deliver
any goods bought of us, free, to any
part of the city. Yours truly,
SELDEN NELSON & Co.
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AcrOfaIOuas Ulcer.
TEN YEARS STANDING.

ATLANTA, GA, July, 1888
/ have been afflicted with chronic
running scrofulous ulcer of my leg
for a number of years which has stead
lily resisted all treatment until / Sc
cured B. B. B., few bottles of which
healed the ulcer and cured me. NV
brother for ten years had an extern
siye running ulcer on his leg which
could not be cured, few bottles of b.
b. B. acted like magic-healing the
ulcer, and imparting strength to his
whole system. live at Morris mills,
north of this city. A. p. McDoxALp.
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Removal.

S,ljen Nelson & Co, have moved
their Large Stock of Groceries, Pro
duce &c to r. ]. Rankins old stand
and will be glad to have their old Gus.
TONERS come aud see them in Their
new quarters, and a great many new
customers, as they have extra induce
ments to offer the public.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

We are going to make TIE COMET
newsy, interesting and lively. It will
be printed on pure white paper like
that on which the present issue is
printed. If YOU like the paper show
it to your friends and have them to
subscribe. We think it is well worth
one dollar and a half per year, and
when you pay that you get value re-
cieved. In addition to good paper,
we will, for short time, give you
chance to draw present worth $l5,
1876 or $3.50. But il you have not paid
the subscription price in advance and
do not hold a ticket you will be left.
Send money by registered letter,
money order or postal note at our risk.
Col. C. Powell and f. C. Reeves, ac-
companied by Col Sam Mckinney
and MIR. Powers, came up from Knox
vile this week. Mr.. Powers is a Ken
tuckyan and very pleasant, genial
gentleman. We hear whispers of
bank, and tobacco factory.
Col. w. ID. Haynes passed up the
road the first OF week on his return
from the New Orleans Exposition.
We hear the Col. often and favorably
mintioned for one Of the Judges of the
next Supreme Court of Tennessee.
Call at Mcneil & Wolfes and see
new stock of furniture, carpets, oil
cloth and wall paper; they have
bought very low for cash, and can
give you better bargains than you can
get elsewhere.
See, in another column the lad of
"B. b. B."-For certificates of won
derful cures OF Rheumatism, Dyspep-
STA, Catarrh, ulcers Scrofula &C., and
for the medicine itself apply to ]. B.
Jones, Druggist,
Horace G.. Lady called on The
COMET one day this week, but the
editors were out. We suppose he
wanted us to insure his scalp, but we
can't do it.
A sneak theft stole $1,000 in cash
out Of the money drawer in L. H. p.
Lusk's store Yesterday morning,
Sheriff Willet will shortly have anoth-
er bOarder.
Mr.. Jones, at the Drug Store, is
selling lots OF the Wizard Oil" since
the Open Air Concert Troupe left
town. He has good supply on hand.
The drawing will be superintended
by John Sanders depty sheriff, John
Eakin depot agent, G. w. Dowdy
town marshall.
A good Split Bottom chair for 37lsc
each or $3.50 per set OF six, at Mcneil
& Wolfe's.
Wall paper, carpets, oil cloth and
mating, at Mcneil & Wolfe's.
A good supply of Truscs Il Shoulder
Braces at Jones Drug Store.
Col. Thomas f. Matson was in the
city this week
For low prices on Hardware go to
G. C. Seayer's.
Barbwire at G. G. Sewers.
Soda water, at Jones'.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

The above cut correctly organ which we will certainly
nave the drawing Saturday May Both, 1885
The length the feet inches and the egh feet inches
The made fine black walnut flashed oil and hand
snced gold and has handles double blow pedals
sw and grand organ contains four dapaon
principal reeds and
meo dapason principal ducct celeste echo
manufactured by the Chicago Cottage Organ Co.,
at $780, for five years We will furnish warranty
the drawing This no lottery business You
the subscription price $780, and ge
the chance draw the premiums fail to draw anything
nothing furnish the best weekly in Tonnes
opinions out the before u.s. to the superb
oriy Of the Cottage Organs
Baptist church from the Chicago Cottage Or
entire satisfaction and cheeruy recommend
company-The Trader Bookhayen, Miss
the factory Chicago magnificent
ge Organ by the Chicago Cottage
take that the received
represented particular has been thoroughly
musicians pronounced frsta We chey
the readers perfectly abTh En-
i1rie, Sheldon, Mo-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09
OFFICE OF f. T. & w. N.Cl
r. R.-Co., ELIzABETHToN, TENN.}
April 10, 1851

Aprli 10, looo.J
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the East Tennessee & West
ern North Carolina Railroad Compa-
ny will be held at the office Of the
Company, Ehzabethton, Carter coun-
ty Tenn, on Wednesday, the Goth
day OF May, 1885, between the hours
OF II a. NJ and ! p, M. for the purpose
OF electing a Board of Directors to
serve for the ensuing year, and for
such other business as may be brought
befole the meeting. JOHN S. WISE,
Secretary.
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Last Notice.

All persons owing taxes for the year
1884, in District No 8, of Washington
county Tenn, must come up and ray
them on or before May 20. For will
collect by levying after that date. SO
pay and save trouble.
s. II. Pouder, Dept Trustee,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09
The ExDOhltIOm.

See exhibit of Monuments and
Tombs in Main Building pumping
reservoir, also Arch OF Titus in the
Vermont exhibit government build
ing New Orleans, where Col. ]. II
Goulding will refer you to H. C. Re
mine, Limestone Tenn. Bring mum
Der and names Of designs.
II. C. Remine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09
Very Remarkable Recovery

Mr. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchesi er,
Mich, writes: my wife has been al
most helpless for Ave years, so help
less that she could not turn over in
bed alone. She used two Bottles OF
Electric Bitters, and is 50 much i'm
proved, that she is able now to do her
own work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundreds OF test.
monials attest their great curative
powers. Only fifty cents a bottle al
DR.. J. b. Hash d Sons.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

For everything usually kept in a
first class stove aud tin store, call on
j. W. Crumley, as he is now prepared
to give his customers better bargins
than ever offered in E Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

A white woman, without children,
rs housekeeper. To tho right person
permanent employment given, and
fair wages paid. Direct letters to
&c" COMET OFFICE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

of STANDARD MOWERS & RAKES
arrived, Latest Improved, Best in the
world, see Henry Lyle, johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09
PaimIess Eye Water.

Reynolds, Ga, Aug. 10 "a
DR.. ]. A. DTCKEY,
Bristol, Tenn.
DEAR SIR You will please ship
me 6 doz. bottles Of Eye Water of tho
same. 1t is the greatest thing l ever
heard Of. am selling it from Is to
20 miles around. Send at once.
Yours Respt., l.. H. TAYLOR.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

lar meeting every Monday night.
J. J. Adams. W. P.
MFR. Tickle, OF Sullivan, called in to
see us Thursday.
Mr.. G. P. Toncray, of Eligabethton
has gone to philadelphia.
Christian & Crockett hung out a
very SNOWY sign this week.
Follow the crowds-and go to Nc
Nulty & Borehes, for low prices.
Miss Mary Lady, of Chucky River,
is visiting Mrs. John Hunter.
We sell for Spot CASH consequently
can give you bargains in our line
w. Ct. Mathes 4 Bro.
There will be Il Grand Masonic Cele-
bration in Johnson City on June the
oath.
Chas. j. st. John Jr., the retiring
editor, will move his house furnature
soon.
Bargains in dress goods, every day,
at McNulty & Borchcs, Knoxville.
Canned goods and pickles of every
kind at w. G. Mathcs Il Bro.
There has been II large crowd of
NIilligan students in the city this
week.
Dried Beef, and Clipped free OF
charge, at W, q. Mathes & Bro.
Jeems Irwin looks very much like
an ex-postal clerk. Villas Excom-
municated him.
Mr.. J. 0. Gilmer returned from n
business trip to Virginia, on tie l Is
train Thursday.
Hon. +. r. Butler passed through
this place Monday last, on his way to
Arkansas, on business.
A complete stock of parasols, rang
ing in price from 10c to SIS, at Nc
Nulty & Borches', Knoxville.
Oranges, Lemons, Cocoanuts and
Bananas at w. G. Mathcs & Bro.
Mr.. H. E. Patton, Of Kingsport
stopped in johnson City, Thursday
on his way home from Knoxville.
The largest stock Of hosiery and
gloves and at the lowest prices, to be
found at McNulty & Borches, Knox.
vile.
Next to waiting for the train the
blamedest tiresomest business in the
world is waitin' for an office. Ask
William Rhea, of J. G.
We can give you bargain in coffee
and sugars, w. G. Mathes & Bro.
Every one should look at our Ham
burg embroidery and ladies under
wear, McNulty & Borches, Knoxville
Hon. J. F.FHale, OF Whitesburg, has
moved to Greeneyille, where he vii
locate permanently and engage in tn,
practice of law.
For good styles and low prices OF
carpets and rugs, go to McNulty 4
Borches, Knoxville.
Mr., Robert lobe, son Of Mr.. Tiptor
Jobe has returned from TCxrs. Boil
is good boy and we are glad to see
him back.
Crowds IRE focking to buy grocer
les at the lowest prices, at McNulty
Borches, Knoxville.
Canvassed, sugar cured and count,
hams ut w. G. Mathes & Bro.
James Hale, colored, of this city wa
sent, by Lord Chief Justice Crumle,
to languish in the Jonesboro Jail unit
Circuit Court. Tho crime for whicl
Jeems was committed Is unmention
able in public print.
Oatmeal shredded oats, macaron
anu Tapioca at w, &. Mathes & Bro,
G. j. st, John. il. the former edito
of THE COMET has gene to Bluntvill,
1t is thought he has made a forum
out of the newspaper business an
will now retire on the interest of hi
money
The daughter Of Capt. II. II. Ia,
lor, little Bessie, died OF diptheria Z
So'clock last night.
We tender Capt Taylor and wi
our sincere sympathy in this great a
fiction, Little Bessie was dea
bright little girl and was a ioyorit
with all WHO knew her,-Knorrii
Journal 9th lust,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

Funeral.-The funeral sermon of
Miss Lizzie Edwards will be preached
by Rev. w. A. Keen at Buffalo Ridge
Church the 4th Sunday in this month.
Lectue.-Peter White will de-
liver lecture for the benefit OF the
corporation, on next Thursday night,
May 10th. All are respectfully invited
to attend, and bring along their dimes.
He wont refuse n dollar
Chdaged.-The time for holding the
Fast Tennessee Sunday School Con-
vention has been changed from May
1924 to June and 5tn. All schools
are requested to send at ance names
Of delegateds to DR.. 5. B. Cook. Sweet
water.
Drdwiag For the WMch.-To-day
between II and o'clock at THE Con-
EFT Office we will have the drawing for
splendid Waltham movement silver
watch, worth, at the very least $l5.
The watch came from the reliable
jewelry house Of r. f. Dixou, Bristol,
and is guaranteed and warranted
You can see it by calling at this Office
this morning. BY subscribing for
THE COMET before - o'clodk to-day
you will have a chance to draw it.
Dastardly.--Some unprincipled
wretch, some scurvy fellow, attempted
to wreck the train on Narrow Gauge
road last Monday evening by placing
u pair OF dump wheels between the
rails of the track, near John S. Thorn
as. The engineer saw the obstruction
in time to check the train, so that no
damage was done For such fellows
we would prescribe hemp aud tele-
graph poles.
Rolla Ryan.--The laughable, orig
nal, inimitable Rolla Ryan gave one Of
his side splitting performances at Jobe's
Hall Wednesday night. Rolla has
long been favorite with the East
Tennessee people, many OF whom will
hardly believe MS when we say he was
greatly improved since lie was here
two years ago, But such is the fact.
II you fail to hear him you will miss
the treat OF your life.
Wooden Business.--Mr. ]. P. Scott
has again become proprietor and
manager ofthe Watauga Wooden Mills,
Elizabethton. Mr. Scott has had
much experience in the woolen bust
ness, and now takes hold of these
popular mills with renewed energy
He will use nothing but good stock
and guarantees all his work. We
know him to be reliable and com
mend him to all who may have bust
ness IN his line. See his modest adj
. vtliisoment tobe found in this issue
Bardlar8,-Soycgal nights age
thieves broke into tho residence o
Mr.. q. st John, near Carriers Depot
Tho enterance was effected by saving
through the blinds OF the parlor win
dow and raising the sash. From til,
parlor they went into the hall and theI
. into the room were Mr.. st. John keep
: his sale, bat, which happened tina
:, night to be occupied by Mr. Sampson
0 st. John, student OF Milligan College
e The burglars took young St. john
pants But got no money. Seeing tn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-09

Jas. A. Martin, at City Hotel, wants
to buy green or dry poplar and wal.
nut lumber, in wagon or car load lots.