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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

w. P Reniro, Esq, one Of the most
highly esteemed and respected citi-
zens of this county died at his home
near Boon's Greek, on the Goth inst
He was, as we are informed, eighty
three years old, and most OF his life
was spent ia this county. He was a
man of rather extraordinary mental
powers, of sound and sterling integri-
tY, and there was never even an impu-
tation Of wrong cast upon him dur
ing his long life. He ever bore the
reputation of being strictly honest and
upright in his business transactions,
and his long life was a perfect one, il
such thing is possible i'll this world,
He leaves several children, all OF
whom by their conduct, intelligence
and morality have evidenced that
they are the offspring of a noble old
stock. He was buried in the family
square in the cemetery at Jonesborc
on Friday last.
The DoRCAs for September has beer
received, and we find it steadily i'm.
proves. The editor "a woman of great
ability and the publishers strive tc
please their patrons and spare no ex
pense to fill its pages with good ant
thorough instructions in knitting
crocheting and embroidery. All tn,
designs that are not original come
from abroad, thus making it a maya
zine worth having in every household
as the same directions are not found
elsewhere, and will all be found explic
it and correct. In each number W,
find new novelties in every line o
fancy work, and have decided tina
DoRCAs is the best magazine of it
kind in existence. Its subscription
price is only 81 per year and 10 cent
for single copy. We advise all t,
send for the latter, without fail. AID
dress, DoRcAs, 872 Broadway, New
York.
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Circuit Court is still in session. The
criminal docket occupied all of last
week except Saturday.
James Hale, colored OF Johnson City,
was tried and acquitted.
John Butler and Mart Mathes, who
were charged with attempting to break
into Galloway's store at Flourville,
and shooting young Geo. D. Galloway
were tried. There was not sufficient
proof against Mathes and he was ac-
quilted. Butler was convicted of an
assault with intent to commit murder
in the second degree and sentenced to
five years in the penetentiary. He
appealed to the Supreme Court.
Since the trial, Butler has been before
the Grand Jury and indicted Mathes
for breaking into Galloway's store,
The charge on which he was acquit-
ted was felonious assault. He will
propably be tried at this term.
David Hocket was convicted OF steal
ing geese and will have to go to Goa
Greek for one year.
CIVIL CASES
The following are the civil cases
that have been tried to date.
T. A. Jones VS., Turner & Wheatly
verdict for defendent. Verdict Sc
aside and new trial awarded.
Jobe & Snyder VS.. Grant, Stevens
& Co.; verdict for plaintiff for $9.Se
motion for new trial oyerruled.
Patrick O'Hanafin VS.. E. 7. & w. N
@. r. R, Co., verdict for plaintiff TO
$500. Motion for new trial overruled
and cause appealed to Supreme Court
| The Court is now engaged in tn
trial of the case of Nathan Shipley VS.
Z. I. Va. & Ga. r. R. Co. This cas-
has been tried once. but the jur,
failed to agree.
Owing to the fact that there ar
other cases yet for trial, Judge Hacke
has agreed to hold court next week, 0
at least long enough to complet
the docket.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

baptist Convention.

The East Tennessee and Virginia
convention OF the Christian Church,
met according to previous announce
ment, ON the Dist inst, at the Chris
tian Church in this place. The Chair
man and Secretary being absent, DR..
N. f, Hyder was elected Chairman
pro tenn, and j. w. Shoun, Secretary.
Call being made for reports, dele
gates responded from Greene, Wash.
ington, Sullivan, Johnson, Carter and
Unicoi counties Tenn, and Washing
ton and Russell counties Va, and q
few congregations of North Carolina
A permanent organization was then
formed by continuing the temporary
board by unanimous vote.
The regular rotine of business was
gone through with, and we hope the
foundation laid for the affecting of
much good. The discussions were in
teresting and instructive, while the
greatest harmony and good feeling
prevailed.
Aside from the ministers Of our own
corporation, some 16 of whom were
present, Bros. Cave and Loas, of Nash
vile, Butler, of Chattanooga, and Dill
lard, of Wytheville, Va, were with us.
On Lordsda,y forenoon, Bro. Cave
preached at the Christian church. BY
invitation Bro. Loas occupied the pull
pit of the Methodist Church South
Bro. billiard, the Baptist pulpit, and
Bro. A. M. Ferguson, the NJ. E
Church. At night Bro. Butler preach
ed at the Methodist Church South
and Bro. Loas at the Christian
Church.
The congregations during the en-
tire meeting were large and attentive
Five were added to the church ant
we trust much of the good seed sowr
will yet produce fruit. Our meeting
closed last night
/ hear of but one complaint in ref
erence to the meeting, some of oul
good citizens expected company, pre-
pared for but to got none. canno
say who is to blame, the committee
was diligent in discharging his dut,
making assignments for lodgings, NJ
one complains of being overlooked
1t seems the only answer to the diff
Guilty is that the demand was create
than the supply at the command o
the managers.
The next annual meeting will b,
held with the church at Bristol, at it
regular time of converting which i
Friday before the 4th Lordsday il
Aug. 1886. S. H. WILLARD, P. G.
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A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhan-
mock, P, was afflicted for six years
with Asthma and Bronchitis, during
which time the best physicians could
give no relief. Her life was despaired
OF until in last October she procured
a Bottle Of DIR. Kings New Discovery,
when immediate relief was felt, and
by continuing its use for a short time
she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh so lbs. in few months. Free
Trial Bottles OF this certain cure Of
all Throat and Lung Diseases at ]. B.
Hash's Drug Store. Large Bottles
$1.O0.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27


Mr.. A. P. W., of Hampton Ga, has
recently emerged from one of the most
remarkable cases of Blood Poison on
record. His body and limbs had no
less than four hundred small ulcers
his bones tormented him with pains
his appetite failed--his kidneys pre-.
scented frightful symptoms--and all
doctors and 100 bottles of the most
popular Blood Poison remedy failed to
give him any relief. He secured B. B..
B., the concentrated quick cure, and
five bottles healed the ulcers, relieved
all pain, cured his kidneys, restored
his appetite, and made him healthy
and happy man. Any one can secure
his full name and correspond with
him
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27
Good News to Farmers.

We have reduced the price of WHEAT
FERTILIZERS much below last years
figures. Will sell for cash and on time.
Will also make special contracts to be
paid in wheat instead OF money.
Write to us for circulars d Price List.
Farmers will be surprised to find
hoW low they can buy the best fertili-
zers from us. We want to sell to all
the farmers in E. Tennessee.
]. H. WINSTON & Son,
Bristol, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27
sCOOPED 'ENI ALI!
The Home Comfort Ranges
Take Four Medals.

When the news of this great victory
of the Home Comfort Ranges was an
nounced yesterday, a States reporter
at once sought out the manager of
the exhibit, to congratulate him on
his good luck. The prizes in detail
are First A gold medal Of the first
class, for the best range exhibited at
the Worlds Fair.
Second: A gold medal for the best
collective displayof ranges.
Third A gold medal for the best
wrought inon laundry stove, and the
sweepstake medal for the malleable
iron water-back used in all range
N. o. States, May 26, 'S5.
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These are solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly is Elec-
trio Bitters. Inactivity of the Liver,
Biliousness, Jaundice, Constipation,
Weak Kidneys, or any disease of the
urinary organs, or whoever requires
an appetizer, tonic or mild stimulant,
will always find Electric Bitters the
best and only certain cure known.
They act surely and quickly, every
bottle guaranteed to give entire salts
faction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by J. B. Hash.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27
Rese. ON nIi sides

BY malaria, how shall we escape the dread in
lection? is the question which the denizens of
fever and ague districts ask themselves. The
answer comes from former sufferers who for
years have escaped the visitations of the peri
odic scourge, through the protecting influence
of Hostetters Stomach Bitters. When the ne
use this means OF prevention at once II regu-
lates the liver, facilitates digestion, and liber
ates impurities from the system, when such ex-
list, by promoting healthful action Of the bowels
and kidneys. Act early. In all regions where
miasmatic vapors breed disease 1t is absolutely
necessary to be provided with safeguard, and
this is true, though a sojourn in such localities
is destined to be brief No one can efford to
breathe malaria for a short time The Bitters II
a sovereign specific for rheumatism, debility
and nervousness. Keep II on hand.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27
A Chance 20 Make Money.

] desire an agent in every county
in the State of Tennessee, to engage in
a paying business, little labor, no cap
ital and big pay, Young, active, en-
ergetic men, preferred. The business
will not take you out Of your county,
as I shall employ an agent in each
county in the State. For particulars,
terms &c. apply in person, or by letter
to the undersigned.
THos. J. JoBE.
johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27
Farm For. Sale.

offer for sale my farm, one mile
and half below Carriers Depot, near
the Watauga River, containing SO
acres. One half well timberered and
balance cleared. Good orchard, dwell
ing, barn, outhouses and spring-house
convenient. Will sell at a bargain.
For particulars write to A, G. Carr,
Carriers Depot, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

/ will pay the above reward for ev-
idence sufficient to convict the person.
or persons who have been stealing
lumber from my lumber yard for the
past few weeks. ]. A. MARTIN.
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Cheapest First-class Music In the
United States.

Look at this list of some of the most popular
music published printed on the best heavy
music paper. good clear print; full sheet music
size and the same as generly retailed all over
the United States at thirty to seventy-hve cents
per copy. Our price is FIVE CENTS per copy, or
by mall one cent added for postage. We give
the retail price, but remember our price is but
FIVE cents We viii send catalogue of 1000 best
selling pieces free Don't paylhigh exorbitant
prices when you can get the same music for
about one-eighth the price; see the following:
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Wanted, Fer Cash.

100000 lbs. dried blackberries.
$4,000 lbs, dried whortleberries.
Parties having large quantities will
do well TO see us before selling.
W. G. MATHEs & Bro.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspep-
STA and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's
Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you.
For sale by DIoKEY & ANDERSON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

Sullins College, Bristol opens to-day
All kinds Of Salt Fish at W. G.
Mathes & Bro.
Maj. A. II. Pettibone was in town
yesterday.
Full line Stationary at Dickey 4
Anderson's.
Thurbers mixed bird seed at Lide &
Smiths.
Thos. Curtin, of Union, spent yes
terday in our city,
JAS. T. Carter of Knoxville, was in
the city Sunday.
Coffee 1915 Sugar z cents at Lide &
Smiths.
J. A, Faw, Of Union Depot, stopped
Off here Monday.
Mr.. Hugh Dyer, of Sweetwater is
visiting his sister, Mrs, r. g. Hunter.
Wanted by J. F. Crumley eggs!
eggsll eggsll!
Miss Rosa Rose, of Abingdon, Va,
is visiting Mrs. John G. Crockett.
The Bristol Courier is advocating a
market house for Bristol They need
one.
Mrs. S. Simcox and children return
ed from visit to Knoxville friends last
Monday.
You will find the best Tobacco, CT.
gars & Cigarettes at w. G. Mathes
Bro.
John X. Heaton has been appointed
postmaster at Roam Mountain, Tenn.
Vice w. B. Arr.
Coles circus will be in Bristol or
the 18th of September and will jump
from there to Knoxville
Choice Triple Handkerchief FIX
tracts at Dickey & Andersons.
Miss Bonnie Hoss spent a few day,
with her friend, Mrs Beasley, at Roar
Mountain, last week.
Who keeps the best assortment 4
cheapest Sugar & Coffees in Town
W. G. Mathes & Bro.
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Beasley, AM
daughter, Anna Belle, are visiting tn
parents OF Mrs Beasley, in this place
For wheat drills consult Henry Lyle
Best in the market. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Don't foget the saw mills
Miss Anna February, a charmin
young beauty, OF Jonesboro, is visit
ing Miss Ida Patton on Buffalo Ave
nue.
j. +. Crumley will pay the highes
market price in cash for eggs durin,
the entire egg season.
We cannot publish communication
unless the real name OF the author
given. observer" will understan
this.
Gents fine fur hats ut 81 40 at J. v
Hunter & Bros.
Q. s. Gookin, swift" type mani]
ulator from Bristol, formerly on TIL
COMET force, was in the city last wee
and called to see us.
Miss Della, daughter OF Pinkne
Williams, died at her home ner Mill
gan College last Monday.
Miss Lucy Taylor and Miss Mann
Bushong leaves to-day for Bristol, |
attend Sullins' College another terri
If you want job work done, call
THE COMET office and examine SAL
pies and prices.
The Taylorsville Tomahawk is fgh
ing the "card shutters" and backbite
ia that section with commendat
zeal.
A. J. Patterson's roller process hol
best in the city, for sale only by w.
Mathes & Bro
Miss Patty, daughter Of Mr.. Ruf
Patty, OF Johnson City, has be
spending several days with friends
our town. -ERsdbethton Mountainee
Large assortment Of window 81,
receivedd at city Drug Store to-day
r. j. Raakin who, with his wi
was thrown from buggy last we
is able to be on the street with [
help Of a stick.
Smoke the "Solid" the best five C,
cigar in the market at Lide & Smitl
Prot. VIM. J. Dodd, ILL., D.,
Vanderbilt University, and Jud
Morgan, of Memphis, with their ia
HES, went up to Cloudland last we
Among our numerous callers t
week was Mr. j. NJ. Fink, with Mat
& Bro, of Johnson city. "Mat" is
OF the best statesmen in East Tennes,
Goodson Democrat,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27
Glnseng Wanted.

Highest market prices paid in cash
for ginseng at W G. Mathes 4 Bro.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

GROUP, wHooPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. Sold by
DICKEY & ANDERSON.
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And 600 other songs and instrumental pieces
equally as good as the above only six cents per
copy post free Send for a copy of our Musical
Journal Sl.25 per year, sample copy twelve
cents.
In sending orders always send cash, post-of-
fee order, or postal mote. as we get so many
stamps we cannot use them, also in all cases
mention the paper you saw our advertisement
in, so we may do justice 10 those papers that
furnish MS business. Address
]. II. THOMAS. Publisher,
ALBANY, \. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27
EVERY THURSDAY.

No name entered on the subscription book I'M
less payment Is made in advance.
At the expiration of the subscription, the
paper will be promptly discontinued,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

sLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made mis-
cradle by that terrible cough. Shiloh's
Cure is the remedy for you. For sale
by DrCKEY & ANDERSON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

THAT HACKING COUGH can be
SO quickly cured by Shiloh's cure. We
guarantee it. Dickey & Anderson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

Entered at the Post0fice at Johnson City, Tenn,
as Second Glass Matter
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

w, G. Mathes, Of Jonesboro, was in
the city Monday.
The festival given by the Sons Of
Temperance on last Tuesday night
was decided success both socially
and financially. Miss Fanny Smith,
an elocutionist from Jonesboro, was
billed to recite but for some reason
failed to do so.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

The knowledge of Shorthand is
proving to be in our day not only of
great profit but almost necessity to
all who aspire to fill the best positions
in the counting-room of merchant,
lawyer or journalist. Louisville boast
Of as good school OF Photography as
exists in the country but it is not for
all convenient to go to Louisville and
enter the Short Hand Institute and
for their particular case the said In
stitute teaches this useful and disira-
BILE knowledge by mail We are in a
position to recommend to our young
people to at once obtain information
and terms in regard to mastering
Shorthand by mail from the Louis
vile Short Hand Institute addressing
them as in their card appearing in
this issue,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

The Bristol base ball club that were
to play our nine to-day backed out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-27

THos. J. JoBE.
Johnson City, Tenn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-19
Brief Mention.

The negro johnson, who outraged a woman
seventy eight years old at Durand. has been
captured in Walworth, Wis., and will be re-
turned.
Near Springfield miner named Liddle, was
severely injured by the premature explosion of
blast. His son Thomas, had his skull frac-
tured and arm broken and will die
An unknown SweGe has been killed at Oak
Hill amp-lneeting grounds by blow on the
h cad with beer faucet. The murderer. sup
posed to be William Crumley, of Peoria has fed.
At Rockford the family of A. Nancy was
made seriously i'll by eating diseased beef. Four
persons were taken with violent pains. and it
feared that they were poisoned. They are
now improving.
John Martincheck, a Hungarian miner, was
found dying in the brush about mile south of
otreator He was badly bruised, as if by blows
from heavy club There is no clew as yet to
the perpetrators
Carl Howell, thirteen-year-old lad, living
near Mount Carmel. while stepping behind one
of the stalls was kicked on the left side of the
head by horse crushing in his skull. There is
but little hope of his recovery.
Harry Hess, a young man twenty two years of
age, in the employ of livery firm at Delevan,
waslthrown from his horse and supposed to be
only slightly injured, but after going to work
was attacked with spasms resulting in his death
One of the preachers at the Holiness camp
meeting at Towanda delights in styling himself
"Old Bill Ellis While abusing his hearers for
wearing iewelry and fine clothes and calling on
high heaven to witness the sinfulness of the
world some one in the rear SHE'D rotten egg at
the deacons head. The egg grazed Elliss face
and struck Rev. John G. Brooks. another hol-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-19
Malcolm Hay Seriously Ill.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l8-Advices received
during the past day or two by friends of NAL
colin d. Hay, late First Assistant Postmaster
general, report that gentleman so low that he is
not likely to live more than few days. He is
at Cresson, summer resort in the mountains
of Pennsylvania. 1t is said that he was unable
to realize his condition when he left Washing
ton, and said. very conidentially, that he would
return within few months. His resignation OF
the position he held in the Postal Department
was brought about it is learned, by the fact that
the family with which he was living were forced
TO say to his physician that they could not con-
sent to entertain so serious an invalid de was
confined to his bed for ten days before leaving
Washington and at the first sign of slight i'm
provement the physician told him that it was
absolutely necessary for him TO leave Washing
ton for a time at least He consented reluc
family and then only with the reserved inten-
ton to return to this city again, evidently ex-
pecting to secure some other position IN the gov
ernment service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-19
Mother and Three Children Killed.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 18.--A terrible accident
is reported from Little Gallon, Terre Bonnie
parish. A few days ago. willie Emil Sirette was
engaged in molding bullets for his gun, prepare
tory to joining number of his friends in target
shooting. he asked his wife to fill his powder
horn for him. She was some ten or twelve feet
from the fireplace, where few Goals smol-
dering The task was but half completed when
gust of wind, suddenly blowing through the
open door, sent a spark straight at the powder,
which ignited, and terrific explosion followed.
The roof of the dwelling was torn off, and three
children We're instantly killed. The mother re-
ceived such injuries that, before many hours,
she also died. The husband and father and two
children were badly wounded. The noise of
the explosion brought number of neiehbors to
the scene, where the bruised and blackened
bodies of a whole family told the sad story of the
fearful havoc wrought by spark.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-19
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

At moonshine distillery near Bardstown,
KY, Charles Willett ouarrelled with Henry
Greenwell, and fatally wounded him with
knife.
At ST. Louis, last night, Michael Fitzgerald
killed a man five years ago, and was regarded
bad man.
The Democrats of New York will hold their
OBrien has been chosen chairman of the State
committee, in place of Hon. Daniel Manning
resigned.
Near Meeker, Col, on Sunday last, the cabin
of Patrick, James and Robert Reagan, brothers.
was blown up with dynamite, by unknown
parties James and Patrick were instantly
killed Robert escaped. There is no clew to
the perpetrators
Mary Ellen Williams, colored. was committed
to Jail at Yorkvile, S. c., yesterday, charged
with giving poison, Trough Rats" to her
family, i'll bread at breakfast Her husband
and two step children died, and another child is
not expected to recover.
The number Of immigrants landed at Castle
Garden since Jan l was about 10000 less than
during the same period last year. This decrease
was most marked during the first four months of
this year. There was quite marked increase In
the number of Scandinavian immigrants.
Workmen at the Boston Gas Company's works
on Commercial Point, Dorchester. exhumed the
skeletons of nine human beings while making an
excavation IN Commercial street yesterday. The
bodies appear to have been thrown in a trench
together, as they were all found in heap. 1t
is thought they are the remains of Indians as
clam shells were found around the bodies as if a
feast had taken place at the time of burial