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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25
HOME MATTERS.

Prices on hanging lamps reduced 20
er cent. at Gamm's crockery store.
Secretary Villas traces back his gene
ogy to Henry III, and the original
mily name was Villiers.
Buy your wall paper, window shades
d shade fixtures at Straw & Murpby's,
iere you will find as good as there are
the market, at very low prices.
Bishop Welles confirmed a class of
persons st St Pauls church We'd
lay evening.
Our rubber circulars with hood for
are a big bargain. New York and
Oh Store.
Rev w. A. Hendricksou, formerly
r of the Congregational church here,
present filling a pulpit in Indian
Full line of black and colored silk 3
orsted dress goods in new shades at
A. Beurhaus'.
he Appleton Crescent says dozen
me from Ouagamie county must
en- from the Northern Hospital to
county.
he Hartford Press says Ed, Roberts.
stissord, has disposed of his interest
cheese factory in Hustisford, and
nplates moving to Dakota.
ull line of Jersey Jackets all wcoi
i upwards.
lere will be a business meeting OF
urs parish guild held at the rectory
Law afternoon, at which time cleo
officers takes place.
le new bridge at Hubbleton has
1mpleted by Baxter & Enright and
'rawfsh at that point can now be
"without fear or trembling"
arner Percales only 10c per yard
a. A. Beurhaus' Guaranteed TO be
st percales made.
We have received a copy of the first
yer of the Northern Light, published
,ver, Wis, by A. B. Barney, the
ssor Of Farrer & Mawson in the
cation of the late WATERFOWL Dem
New stock of spring c-ockery just
we'd at A. Gamm's crockery store,
lding all the new styles in glass and
ware. Great reduction in price-
cially in hanging lamps.
The Milwaukee Sentinel of yester-
says: -. III. Lyman, Milwaukee &
Paul railroad conductor. has been
nted divorce on the ground of adul-
:. Mr.. Lyman married the defendant
en- years ago a, WATERFOWL"
C. Fl. Gardner returned Friday from
.asty trip to Washington, the political
cca for so many at the present time
an open secret that Mr.. Gardner had
eral pleasant interviews with postmas-
general Villas while at the seat o
eminent, but OF course their CONVEX
On was upon the weather, ..civiLservice
rm and kindred topics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25

Mr. and Mrs Robert Kearns, of the
First ward, are happy over the arrival %
little baby girl, born to them Monday
The case of the State VS.. Samuel
NeuenEchwander, of the Rock Rive
House, for selling liqusr to minors IN
complaint of G G. Schneider made m.
fore Justice Stacy, was brought hefole
Justice Halliger on change of venue
Monday and was adjourned to April 3.
The Golden Eagle Clothing Store.
Milwaukee, is in receipt of large and
magnificent stock of clothing for men,
boys and children. Everybody can he
suited both in styles and prices The
Golden Eagle never fails to give satisra"-
ton 10 its customers. See new adver-
tisement of this reliable concern on 4lh
page.
GILMAN CHEESE FACTORY. - At a
meeting of the patrons of the Clymau
Cheese Factory held Saturday evening
it was decided to enlarge the fmtors by
the erection of an addition 26x26 2iviuy
a capacity of 800 cows. $50 cows We
promised for the coming season Last
year the average number was 300 A
new vat and set of latest improved yang
presses will be purchased The factory
will begin operations April ! The tol-
lowing are the officers: President. VI
Kelley; Directors. A Ramsey, P Ken
nedy, G. Henke; Treasurer, A. Mertg 8;
Secretary, A. Glib; Salesman, A Ram-
sey; Maker, w, F. Potter
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Teachers Examinations.

An examination If applicants fol-
teachers certificates will be held at the
High School in this city beginning at 10
a. m. on Tuesday, March 81, 1885.
All persons wishing to become appli-
csnts for position rs teachers in the pub
lie schools should attend this examina
ton.
Watertown, Wis, March lS, 1885.
CT. VIEBAHN,
Supt. of Schools.
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rOr SOlR.

Covered Phaeton, New York CITY
make, cost $3.50; little used and in COED
order. If not sold by fair day, April ia.
will be sold at auction. Second hana
Refrigerator in good order. Enquireef
4. B HITCHCOCK.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25
For Assessor.

/ take this opportunity Of placing rnvSalf t.e
fore the public candidate Ssr the oGies -
Assessor at the coming municipal election.
II. J. GALLAGNR&
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For Assessor.

The undersigned wishes to inform his FRIENDS
and the citizens generally that he is Candidate
for the office of Assessor of the city of Water
town, CHAS. J. WENCK
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25

am candidate for the Office of city treasurer
at the coming election. and if elected will en-
ueaTor 70 discharge the duties to the satsfactiom
of my fellOw-citizens c. > NOACK
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25

In compliance with the request of my feliosx-
citizens offer myself as q candidate for the
ONCE OF city treasure at the coming municipai
election and pledge myself to the faithful ana
prompt discharge of the duties of the office ia
case of my election. H.A. BLOCK.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25
For CITY Treasurer.

At the request of many friends I hereby an
nounce myself to the citizens of WATERFOWL -
candidate for the office IF city treasurer at aae
coming municipal election.
C. RUEBHAUSEE
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watertown Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchheit
Commission Merchant, Third Street
Watertown.
%RpNeApAY March "a 1SQS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25

( Use them once and
you use them again
We guarantee them
! 10 b. the best ON the
ma rket or money
refunded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-03-25

ITAlns IeaVe TOT MAdlSOn y.UU A. NJ anu I'OS
NJ.
Trains arrive from Madison 9. o A. n. and 5.
) P. M
Trains Nos. !, >, and run daily between
:hieago and Minneapolis.
All trains run daily except Madison line trains.
aud run daily except Sunday between
chicago and La Crosse.
]. H. SLEEPER, Agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

A few days ago, after a fire which
partly consumed dwelling house on
Third street, the owner permitted a
gang OF Polacks to carry off u lot Of
damaged furniture. A springfield fell
to the lot of an old man. The cover
had been destroyed and several of the
coils were missing, but he accepted
the present with every expression of
gratitude, and as he carted it away
his fellow-countrymen cast many
an envious glance in his direction.
The same afternoon the donor had
business in Poletown, and us he rode
along the Pole to whom he had given
the bed ran out and made motions for
him to come in.
"Bless his old soul! but he's got
those springs fixed up and wants me
to see what nice bed he has" said
the citizen to himself, and he followed
the man around the house,
There was the spring bed. the man
had built u pig-pen and the gift just
made front for it. The wire coils
were placed on the inside and the
occupant OF the pen was scratching
against them and squealing with de-
!
light.
Good" said the polack, as he
pointed to the pen.
eyes"
"Got more?"
"No, my friend, | haven't. I've run
clear out Of bed-springs, but if you'll
call around Tomorrow III hunt you
up a rocking ohsir and looking-glas'
for your hog-penl Hang a man Who'll
sleep on a pair Of SO bed-springs wher
they tickle pig in this fashion!'
t-Detf0ti Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

1t is easy for me to recall an IN
stance only a night or two before Mr..
Lincoln was assassinatcd. The presi-
dent had returned from Richmond,
and crowd called with band to ten
der congratulations and a Serenade.
The man who was so soon to be the
victim of the assassins bullet APP
peared in response to calls and
thanked his audience for the compli-
ment. Several members OF his cabi-
net surrounded him, and it was a very
interesting and dramatic occasion.
just as he was closing his brief re-
marks. Mr.. Lincoln said : 81 see you
have n band with you. ! have con-
suited the attorney general who is here
by my side, and he is of the opinion
that "Dixie' belongs to us. Now play
it." The band struck up the old tune,
and played it as l have never before
nor since heard it rendered, AS the
strains OF the music rang out cheer
after cheer went up from the throats
Of the hundreds Of happy men who
called to congratulate Mr.. Lincoln up
on the return Of peace.-F a. b., in
PHILADELPHIA Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

We have been sending The COMET
for a year or more to a number of our
subscribers who have never paid lis
anything. We suppose they intend
to pay but have simply neglected to
do so, We do not want to dun our
friends but they must remember that
it costs money to buy material and
employ hands. We want to furnish
you good paper and want you to
help us, A cross mark in pencil just
nnder your name, written on the mar
gin of the paper, is notice that you
are expected to send THE CoMET$1 %
Immediately, the price of your first
years subscription. If you cannot get
paper money we will take postage
stamps. Attend to this and you will
greatly help us
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

Last Saturday the 9th, according to
promise, THE COMET drawing for the
silver watch, took place at this Office
The drawing was under the supervis-
ion Of Jno. w. Eakin, depot agent,
John Sanders, deputy Sheriff and G..
NJ. Dowdy, Town Marshal, and was
conducted in the following manner 4:
The names OF the subscribers who
were entitled to chance in the draw
ing had been recorded in n book and
numbered in the order in which they
were received, commencing at No. /
and so on up to the last one received,
which was No. 1876. One hundred
and thirty-six cards about one half an
inch square were then numbered from
No up to 1876 and placed in Il hat
and well shaken up, and then a little
boy, who could not read, was allowed
to reach in the hat and draw out one
ticket, which was to be the lucky
number The ticket drawn was No.
1913, and on turning to the book twas
found to be opposite the name of Mr..
Henry Hyder, Piney Flats, Sullivan
county, Tennessee. Mr.. Hyder was
not present and knew nothing of the
drawing until he received the regis
tered package containing the watch,
which was forwarded to him the same
day. On Monday he wrote us as fol
lows:
PIyEY FLATS, Tenn, May 18th, 1885.
EDITORS COMET 1T is my pleasure
to acknowledge the receipt of your ex-
cellent silver watch, drawn in the
COMET drawing on Saturday, May 9th
1885 The watch greatly SURPRISES
anything | expected and Of course my
surprise was pleasant one. Hoping
THE COMET may be an orb Of long life
and happy influences, and that it may
he abundantly blessed in its labor OF
love, and its effort to propagate truth.
am, with respect, II. II. Hyder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
ALFRED LYLE,
VS..
WILLIAM MORGAN.


To William Morgan In pursuance
OF an order made and entered by j.
w. Crumley, Justice of the Peace OF
Washington Co., Tennessee, in an at
tachment suit wherein Alfred Lyle is
plaintiff and you are defendant, YOU
arc hereby notified that upon the af,
fidavit OF the plaintiff in which it is
alledged, that. William Morgan has
fraudulently removed himself from
the State and is about fraudulently to
remove his property from the State
and that said Morgan is Justly indebt-
to said Lyle for the sumof$200,00, Il
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 &c.
&c, as appears by the return of said
Constable. You are required to appear
at O'Clock on the 25th day of May
1885 at the Office Of said J. w. Crum-
ley in Johnson City, Washington Co,
Tenn, then and there to defend this
action commenced against you by at
tachment, otherwise the cause Will be
proceeded in against you er partc.
j. W. Crumley, J. p.
Washington co., Tenn.
April Is, 1885.
Printers fee $500.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
NOTICE.

Having bought Robt ]. Rankin's
stock OF dry goods, notions, hardware,
queenswarc, 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 VIC can
save you money. We will also keep
u 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.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Clerk and Masters Sale of Land.

GLEN NauGHN IN the Canccry Court
rs at JOnpSbOrO 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, at
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-
PENDENT, and mentioned and described in the
pleadings 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 defendsnt for the costs of said cause
including this proceeding. This April %, 1885.
A. Is. BOWMAN, G. AN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Soda water at Jones.

Soda water at Jones.
Fresh cream cheese at J. 0. Gilmer's
Good tobacco for s. 10, Is and 20cts
plug, at Lide 4 Smiths.
Watch for the pencil mark on your
paper.
Sugar cured and canvassed hams,
ut Sclden Nelson & Cos.
Cali at 10. Gihner's for fine Their
mometcr & Ballot cigars.
Lidc & Smith are receiving new
goods every day,
A good supply of trusses and shout
der braces at Jones Drug Store.
For low prices ON hardware go to G..
G, Soaver's.
Sam Smith, OF the Narrow Guage,
sends THE COMET to his brother f. NJ.
Smith, Mendoza, Va.
Gump & Co, Mcneil & Wolfe and
J. NJ. Il II. z. King have erected neat
!. awnings in front OF their business eS-
adjustments.
For cheap canned goods go to Lide
& Smith,
Our old friend Stephen Houston, OF
Carter Depot, called to see us Thurs
day. He takes THE COMET and als,
sends il to his SON in Kansas
Sweet potatoes and Irish potatoes
at Selden Nelson 4 Cos.
Charley Barr and Geo, mothner are
selling lots Of clothing at Mothner''
johnson City clothing establishment
They have fine line Of new spring
suits and can suit any suitor whC
wants to be suited. Go and see then
and be happy,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Bob Work.

THE COMET Office is now ready to
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
a full stock OF stationary, letter heads,
cards, envelopes &c. &C., and will then
be prepared to do work as nice and
cheap us 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, 1885-05-16

The Organ.-Remember that by
sending in your subscription at once
you will be entitled to chance to
draw magnificent parlor organ
worth $3.50. Messrs. Mcneil & Wolfe,
Of this place will have "a lot of these
splendid organs Monday. Call and
see one, and then you will know exact
ly what you are getting a chance for
when you subscribe for THE COMET.
There is no doubt about it, we will
certainly have the drawing at the time
named if we do not get another sub
scrbcr. Less than one hundred and
fifty subscribers are entitled to a
chance. In other words, less than $50
will draw premiums worth 5000. We
will lose money by the drawing, but
we intend to carry 1t out in good faith
Send us $1.50b by postal note, registered
letter or stamps and we will send your
ticket by return mail.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
ScrOfulOus Ulcer.
Ten YEARS STANDING
a IllL lO' 1000.
Printers fee $500.

ATLANTA, GA, July, 1888
! have been afflicted with chronic
running scrofulous ulcer of my leg
for number Of years which has stead
lily resisted all treatment until / Sc
cured b. B. B., Il few bottles of which
healed the ulcer and cured me. My
brother for ten years had an extern
sive running ulcer on his leg which
could not be cured, II 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. MCDONALD.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Miner. Convention.

CoLuMBrs. O., May 1.-THE state
convention Of miners met here tod y.
There is Il large attendance. The OBJ
ieet is to consider the general depress
sion Of trade, and among the remedies
proposed is the stoppage, certain
length of time, OF all mines in the
state.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16


THE REV. GEO. II. THAYER, of
Bourbon, Ind. says: "Both myself
and my wife owe our lives to SHILoH's
CONSERVATION CURE" j. B. Jones.
ARE YOU MADE miserable by In
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness,
Loss of Appetite, Yellow Skin? Shi-
loh's Vitalizer is Il positive cure. ]. p.
Jones.
WHY WILL YOU cough when
Shiloh's Cure will immediate relief.
Price, 10c, soc and 81. j. b. Jones.
SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY
IA positive cure for Catarrh, Dipthe-
ria and Canker Mouth. j. B. Jones.
"HACKMETACK," lasting and
fragrant perfume. Price 25 and 80
cents. j. b. Jones.
SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately
relieve Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis. j. b. Jones.
A NASAL INJECTOR free with
each bottle Of Shiloh's Catarrh Cure
Price so cents. J.B. Jones.
FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com
phint, YOU have Il printed guarantee
on every bottle of Shiloh's VitaIizer
1t never fails. j. B, Jones.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
H.,ast Notice.

All persons owing taxes for the yeal
1884, in District No. 8, of Washington
county Tenn, must come up and pay
them OH or before May 20. For ] will
collect by levying after that date. Sc
pay and save trouble.
S. H. Pouder, Dept Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
ThOIIssl lasIs Say SO.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan,
writes: 81 never hesitate to recon-
mend your Electric Bitters to my Gus
toners, they give entire satisfaction
and are rapid sellers" Electric Bit
ters are the purest and best medicine
known and will positively cure Kidney
and Liver complaints. Purify the
blood and regulate the bowels. Nc
family can afford to be without them
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bill every year. Sold at fifty
cents bottle by DR.. j. B. Hash &
Son.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
johnson City Tobacco Market.
Corrected Weeklyby IIARR BIOS. & BARNS.
y c. WAREH0ISE
OFFICE OF E. T. & w. n. ca
X. r. Co., ELIzABETHTON, TENN
suBJEcr TO MARKET CHANGES.

CIT4NE VT H. 4 3 " w ~ VI
r. r. Co., ELIzABETHToN, TENN
April -, 1859
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the East Tennessee & West
ern North Carolina Railroad Compa-
ny will be held ut the Office of the
Company, Ehzabcthton, Carter coun-
ty, Tenn, on Wednesday, the Goth
day of May, 1885, between the hours
OF / a. m. and ! p. NJ. for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors to
serve for the ensuing year, and for
such other business as may be brought
before the meeting. JOIN S. WISE,
Secretary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Painless Eye Wafer

Reynolds, Ca, Aug. IS 'S4
DR.. j. A. DIcKEY,
Bristol, Tenn.
DEAR SIR You will please ship
me 6 doz. bottles of Eye Water of the
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.. Ii, TAYLOR.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Wendell Phillips. Estnte.

Boston, May l4-Wcndell Phillips
income was large and it was believed
that he LETT an estate worth 100000.
Yesterday the appraisers reported to
the court property assessments
amounting to only $500.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Car lead

of STANDARD MOWERS & BRAKES
arrived, Latest Improved, Best in the
world, see Henry Lyle, Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Humber Wanted.

Jas, 4, Martin, at City Hotel, wants
to buy green or dry poplar and wal
nut lumber, in wagon or ear load lots.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

Send $3.50 and get Tine COMET for
a year and chance for a $3.50 organ
Rev, w. c. Garden will preach the
missionary sermon before the young
ladies Of Sullins College, at the com
ing commencement.
Mr. Il. A. Faw and daughter, Miss
Sallie, returned Monday, last, after
spending the winter in Florida. They
also visited the New Orleans EXPOSE
ton.
A fresh lot of oranges and bananas,
at Selden Nelson 4 Cos.
Mrs, Leila Patton Jordan wife Of
G. w. Jordan, formerly of Bristol, died
at her fathers home in Jonesboro the
Sth inst
Jonesboro is soon to have Bank.
1t is said Judge Hacker, Jno. d. Cox
and Col. T. II, Reeves will be the
principal stockholders.
II lbs Granulated sugar for ! dollar
at j. 0. Gilmer's.
Our printing Office came near burn
ing last Saturday. 1t is thought that
the fire originated from some of the
Comet Sparks" Charley st, John left
lying around loose.
Best tobacco and cigars in town, at
Lide & Smiths.
Mr.. Carson Of Leesburg delighted
The COMET with a pleasant call and
the cash for his brothers subscription
last Monday.
lbs Rio coffee for l dollar at ]. 0
Gilmer's
Messrs. w. X. and Sam. Blair, Of
this place, were called to Jonesboro
Monday by the serious illness of their
aged father.-MorriStown Gazette.
Clothing and a large stock oil gener-
al merchandise cheap, at sclden Mel
son d Cos.
We congratulate our young friend
Miles on his success. II that mus.
tachc would only grow he might yet
be happy.
Thos. R. Hughes, of this place, has
just returned from prospecting toul
in Mo. He thinks, after all, that
Tennessee is the best.
IA lbs nice brown sugar for / dollar
at j. 0. Gilmers.
Died-Mr Robt, /. Blair, one of the
oldest and best citizens of Washington
county, died ut Encryille, Monday
the 18th inst, and was buried al
Jonesboro Tuesday evening.
Dat meal, corn meal, -four and chop
feed, at Selden Nelson & Co.'S.
Ncw Siga,-Mcssrs Mcneil & Wolfe
have had new sign hung in front o.
their store room. 1t was painted by
Whitlow, Of Johnson City, and i,
equal to any we have see painted in
Northern cities.
Messrs. Eakin, Sanders and DowdN
who superintendent the drawing tol
the watch, authorize us to say tina
the mode Of conducting the drawing
was perfectly fair, and shat all who
held tickets had an equal chance.
| q
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.

No name entered on the subscription book UNI
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, 1885-05-16

Entered at the Postofiice at johnson City, Tenn,
as Second Class Matter.