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DANGERS OF KISSING.
what a Doctor Has to Say on Topic
Untvers 4 Interest.

NHNi Doctor has TO say on "a Topic OF
Univers Interest
The custom of kissing has been con.
demncd by the wise and frowned upon
by the religious. but has managed to
thrive despite it an, and j.. -Gll loves
great artillery and best ally. Why tao
tile sensation, from a limited labial
surface have been found so very agree
able. and why they should have con-
tributed so much 90 the pOct-racc. are
questions quite worthy Of full discus.
sion. kissing. we are told, began with
the birds and reaches its most perfect
evolution I'm man 10 has LONG his
tory. therefore. and may well be con-
-idrrod % permanent feature of human
society solacing grief, increasing
joys. promoting wedding engagements
and furnishing a permanent source of
inspiration for the artist
But an enemy to the kiss has APP
pc1rcd Don Washington. ID. c.. I'm the
person Of DR. Samuel $ Adams, who
devote, seven columns Of the JDuruut
az me 1J0fricuu Bcdic0t dissertation to
exposing tho dangers Of kissing. s."
Every thing ha- its dark side Thcdark
side ~ kissing. as viewed by DIR.
ADAMS, I- upIu moral and pHYsIcak
Among women and between children
and adults DO has dc0cncratcd into an
'n-iurerc. mmcauiuo and common.
place -l.uflfi0u. when 3D. -houId Doe re.
served only a- du index Of ancctonaie
feeling But the weight Of the doctor s.
argument i- expended boo showing tho
possible evils which come from tho
promi-cuous Kissing of babies and
children by adults Tuberculosis
dipbthcria, infectious fcvcrs AN are
possible ON actual results Of kissing A
vertaDic instance i- cited iu which tho
drum Of The ear was upfurcd by kisg
applied iO the aurculsr appcndagc, 4
hs of such suction force reminds one
OF Bcuedints, which had -uch clam
orou- smack that 40 che parting. all
the church did echo. Vs. Usstcni Rec0rd
There .s no mystery about making
ueaUfO0. OIL say. the Rur0i Homo
] ur only thing necessary d. to boil Don a
kettle many cattle feet and hoofs
a. Dlu Doc obtained aud skim on the oil
until no moro rises From tho four
feei Of one animal pint Of oil is gen
orally obtained and 30 is well worth tho
trihinR COS Of making 10
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

THERE is an increased movement in boots
and shoes, the trade says. Evidently every
body is going in for out door exercise
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

Why is n good base-burner lamp like a
good husbands Because it never goes out
at night
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a CHASTITY JOKE.
How AN Actor Played "a Successful Trick on
Lot of Stage Demons.

How AN Actor Played "a Successful Trick on
IA Lot of Stage Demons.
On one occasion wag played too
| successful trick on Rich (the founder of
English pantomime) and his demons.
In one of his earliest pantomimes at
Lincoln's Inn Field he introduced
dance of Intervals, with twelve perform
ers got up in a style out-Heroding Mil
ton. They were dressed in black and
red OF the most lurid hues. Their ewes
we're of fire and snakv locks fell over
their shoulders. An actor wishing to
brighten them got spare dress, and
making himself a few degrees more de-
mountaineering than the regular de-
! mons, he one night slipped i'm among
/ them. They soon perceived that there
was devil too many, and there could
only be one thought as to where he had
come from.
The mock demons rushed from the
stage, and some of them did not wait to
throw oil their dresses, but fled through
the streets homeward, spreading the
alarm that something terrible had hap
| pencd. The panic spread to the audi
encc, which dispersed i'm wild confu-
| sion, and the event was soon orna-
i'''''SN WIN al IHc imaginative "DETAILS
that fear and, in some cases, mischief
could sugg est. The demons appear
ance was painted in the most appalling
colors. and many We're prepared to to e
oath that they had seen him fly through
the roof Thousands of people sur
rounded the theatcr next day. and wags
| pointed out TO them the bit of the wall
that the devil had knocked down with
a swish of his tail. and had been re-
paired during the night. The manager
published explanation after explanation
of the practiccd joke but the most of
the people adhered to their own version
| of it IJDc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

THERE IS MEANS OF Graduating local
disease Of the skin that can be relied on,
viz GLRNS's SULPHUR Soar. Hills HAIR
AND WHISPER DYE, Black or Brown, SOC.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

BETTER results are derived from Halls
Hair Remover than from any similar prep
aration.
If you suffer with chills and fever, take
Ayers Ague Cure. IL will cure you.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

AN attached couple that are always seps.
rating-a pair of shears.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

RELIEF is immediate, and o cure sure.
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. 80 cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

FRAZER AXLE GREASE will last two weeks
all others two TO three days. Try it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

GALL the worlds a stage" but the fare
does not suit every body.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

WHEN is an umbrella like perspiration
When it passes through the pores
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The Great Blood Purifier
Railways SarsaparilIian ResoIvents

Humors and Sores of all kinds, particularly
chronic diseases of the skin, are cured with great
| certainty by a course of RAILWAYS SAltSAPA~
RlLIIAN. We mean obstinate cases that have re-
sisted ali other treatment.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

If you have catarrh, use the surest RENE
dy-Dr. Sages.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-07-23

New method o. decorating silks satlns Vases,
laques Lampshades, etc, Can not he detected from
and fun d,rec!ons HOFFM Ann " sbs.,
1e6 Main Street. Cincinnatl, Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
Original Attachment.

State of Tennes-l Jacob B. Hartsell,
nessee, Washing-} VS..
ton county. Jacob Fl, Francis.
In this case it appearing from the
affidavit that the defendant is Justly
indebted to plaintiff for one hundred
and sixteen dollars and thirteen cents
due by note and otherwise, and thai
Def has removed from the county al
Washington and 80 conceals himsel
so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served upon him and III
attachment having been issued fol
said causes and served on Il tract OF
land containing 671a acres, lying in
the 9Th district of said county on the
waters OF Sinking creek, adjoining the
lands OF VIM. Minnie and others, by
John J. Scott, constable for said
county, as the property of Jacob II
Francis, and returned before me fol
trial on the 9th day Of January 1886
| therefore order that publication be
made in The COMET, newspaper
published in the town Of johnson City
in Washington county, for four con,
secutive weeks as required by law in
attachments, notifying Jacob II. Fran.
els to appear at my office, in the All
district OF said county, on the 9th day
Of March and make defence, if any he
has, or the case will be set for hearing
ca parte as to him. This 9th day OF
January 1886. JOSEPH HILL.
J. P. for Washington county
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04

A watch impregnated with magnet
ism cannot keep time" 1t will vary
irregularly, gaining and losing and
stopping, in the most annoying sort
of way. 1t has been found that this
magnetic or electric influence is the
direct cause of the queer freaks" and
unaccountable behavior Of fine watch
es, and is the secret enemy which has
undermined the reputation and bafed
the skill of our best watchmakers.
Giles Bro. & Co. have published a
very interesting little pamphlet de-
scribing the effect OF magnetism in
watches, which can be had free on APP
plicasion. 1t also describes the 'Anti-
Magnetic Shield for Watches" which
has been proved to be a perfect pro-
lection against the magnetic and cleo
trio influence and is specially advan-
tageOus in railway service where thest
influences are very strong, and will
prevent breakage OF main springs IN
cyclones and magnetic storms. Your
ieweler can furnish or procure you
this protection, if not, send to Giles
Bro. & Co, the Chicago Jewellers, for
descriptive circular which will be
mailed free on application.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04

Mr. Sturgeon has been restored to
health and will begin his regular work
again next Sunday.
Boutelle, Of Maine, will now occupy
himself for the rest of the session in
picking up the pieces and putting
himself together.
Ex-President Arthur is said to be a
confirmed hypochondriac, suff ering
from indigestion and living largely
on baked apples.
The friends of the late Vice-Presi.
dent Hendriks are determined to de-
ieat Congressman Bynum, of Indian
ap0lis, for reelection.
Mr. Blaine contemplates writing
another historical work, going futher
back in our history than in that he
has just completed.
A sensational rumoi prevailed in
New York and Boston Sunday even
ing to the effect that Parnell had been
assassinsted. 1t created considerable
excitement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
Feb. End, 1886

A correspondent at this place writ
ting to the Knoxville Journal says, un-
der date OF February LIST:
l wish the farmers and all concern
ed throughout East Tennessee, West
ern North Carolina and Northern
Georgia to report through your paper
the extent Of the damage done to the
fruit crop by the recent bitter cold
weather.
have examined the peach buds
myself, and number Of persons in
this country have made careful exam
nations, and the general conclusion is
that all the peaches are killed in the
bud, and in many places it is thought
the trees are killed.
II this be the case generally, the
farmers might do we'll to hold their
dried fruit for their own use next year
as the rop will certainly be total
failure il every place is at all like this
country.
would be glad to see general re-
port from the sections indicated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04

have you got the headacheH Do
you sleep restless2 Are you troubled
with sour stomach, heartburn, dizzi-
ness, loss Of appetite, a bad taste in
your mouth, loss of energy, constipa-
ten, palpitation of the heart, pains
under the left sh ulder, and sallow
complexion? Ifyou have any such
symptoms, it is a sure sign of a diseas-
ed liver. A few doses of Harris Blood
and Liver Pills will cure you. Try
them. Give your children Mrs. WINS
lows Vermiiuge, or Worm Candy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
CORRESPONDENCE.

February 8, 1886.

February 3, 1886.
r. Stevens Of your city was in town
Tuesday
There have been two business
changes here this week A. T. Dos
ser, Of the firm Of Dosser & Mccall,
has bought out the interest Of his
partner, and will continue the business
at the old stand. J. A. February and
w. G. Archer have bought the entire
stock of W. D. Biddle, and will do
business under the firm name OF Feb
ruary 4 Archer.
The Skating Club will have q carni-
val at the rink Friday night the 9th.
Miss Carrie Earnest has gone to
Texas on visit to her brother Frank,
Our taxing district election last Sat
urday resulted in the election of the
high tax board, viz: S. j, Kirkpat-
rick, ]. A. February and ]. C. Smith.
Thereby hangs tale :" it seems the
old board of Trustees levied a tax OF
Is cents on the hundred dollars for
school purposes, but this additional
tax was opposed by certain citizens
who put up candidates opposed to the
school tax. but this faction was de-
feated 2 to /. g.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
TRIAL FER EE.
SCOTS brain specific Medicine

SCOTS Brain Specific Medicine, a positive
cure for all nervous diseases, cures Seminal
Weakness, Spermatorrhea, Impotency and all
diseases that follow as a sequence of self abuse,
as dimuess of vision, loss Of memory, Universal
Lassitude. Pain in the Back, Premature Old Age,
and many other diseases that lead TO Insanity
or Consumption and an early grave,
E@Full information in our Pamphlet which
we desire to send free to all
E%-scott's Brain Specific Medicine is sold on
ly by the agent whose name is at the bottom OF
this advertisement or sent direct from the com.
pany- Price 81 per package, six for IS, sent by
mail on receipt Of price. Trial Freel ON receipt
of cents in stamps to pay postage. With each
order for six boxes accompanied with IS we send
our written guarantee to refund the money II
the treatment fails to effect permanent cure.
None genuine without the signature Of the In.
ventOr. DR.. J. b, Scott. London. Eng. Address
all orders to the scott Medicine Co., 80 Hennepin
block, Minneapolis. Mimi, sole agents for o. 8,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
Whites Store.

Mr.. EDIToR.-Since / see your call
for news will send you few items
from this point to THE COMET. The
revival spoken OF by You No" in THE
COMET, number of conversions 95, was
indeed most remarkable. One is
struck with the variety of conversions
there was from the youth of nine years
to the old man Of seventy.fve; more
than once when this marvellous bless
ing began in house it has spread
through whole family until all were
made to rejoice together All demon
STATIONS were, for the time being, OBJ.
liberated and forgotten and until chris
ton effort was brought to bear upon
the one great object of saving souls
Old things seemed to have passed
away and all things become new, and
rejoiced together and the blessing
which has been so richly vouch-safed
by the God of all grace. And it il
now that those who have secretly en-
tertained progressive ideas of educa-
ton and religion are made bold to de-
clare them publicly; and all are re,
joiced to know that a meeting of our
most enfuencial men has been call.
ed to meet next Saturday, with view
of taking steps toward erecting a high
shool building of modern style.
Our young friend Jas. B. Gross
who has been q great sufferer for
eight months or more, is expected to
die at any time; mis- death will
be a great misfortune to our country
as we greatly need men of such char
acter and honor.
VIM. Henry was married to one
Miss Dawson, near this place, on last
Thursday. I. WRITE.
Feb. End, 1886.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04

Died.-Mrs. Philip Pry died at her
home near this place Monday night,
after having been sick for long time.
Mr.. Pry and his daughter Miss Annie
left Tuesday evening with the re-
mains for their old home in Mary
land where Mrs. Pry will be buried
Tempe dnce Lecture. Walter Thorn
rs Mills, the celebrated Temperance
lecturer, was greeted by an immense
audiance at Jobe's Hall last Saturday
night. Mr. Mills is a fluent and elo-
quent speaker, and ought to be able to
accomplish great work for the cause
Of Prohibition. He spoke again at
10 n. m. Sunday at Milligan College to
large crowd.
Died,-At his home near Browns
bore. Washington co., Tenn, Jan.
Dist 1886, Daniel Dewald. He was
horn in Yerk CO.. Pa, in the year 1900 ;
aud spent his boyhood days in Balti-
more. Was in the city at the time OF
the storming of Fort McHenry, by
the British. Came to Tennessee in
1924. He lived an exemplary member
Of the Christian Church SO years.
During his last illness, which was OF
long duration, not a murmur was
heard to escape from his lips He died
calmly as the setting sun. He has
gone to receive his reward. r. L. D.
Tobacco. Barnes warehouse had a
big break last Saturday another one
Tuesday. The floor was covered with
tobacco, some of which was Of very
fine quality. The prices received
were good and all the planters were
satisfied. There is no good reason
why tobacco should be brought tc
johnson City and put on the train
and shipped elsewhere, when just as
good prices may be received here
One man who had his tobacco solo
here few days age was allowed the
privilege Of Withdrawing it from the
warehouse to ship to Bristol He die
so and had it sold there, when 10 ant
behold it did not bring as good price
as it sold for here,
Be ready to SOW your clover snC
other grass seed in way to insure 1
good stand and uniformity with littl,
labor. One man can SOW from 20 t.
40 acres per day by buying th'
Thompson Grass Sesder from Henri,
Lyle, Johnson City, Tenn. Refer t.
Joe McCorkle, sheriff of Carter county
Tenn, as to it's merits and humble
of lever East Tennessee farmers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
New Church.
Feb, 4th 1886.

| take pleasure in thanking the peo-
pile OF Johnson City and surrounding
country for their liberal contributions
made to the trustees and building
committee of the NJ. E. Church, South
at 0kolona for the purpose OF enabl-
ing them to build church at that
place, but regret to say we have met
with the misfortune OF having the
building burned when almost COM
pleted. We will at once begin the
erection OF new brick building on
the same grounds, 2Sx44, and we here
by earnestly solicit the assistance Of
all friends and members of the church.
February End 1886.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04

Consumptives and all, who suffer
from any affections of the Throat and
Lungs, can find certain cure in DR.,
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Thousands Of permanent cures
verify the truth of this statement.
No medicine can show such record
Of wOnerful cures. Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers now gratefully pro-
claim they owe their lives to this New
Discovery. II will cost you nothing
to give it trial Free Trial Bottles
at J. B. Hash's Drug Store. Large
size $1.00.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
New store! New Goodss New
Prfcesg

just opened in Harris Block, under
The CoMAT Office, q new stock Of
boots, shoes, hats, staple dry good and
groceries, which | propose to sell for
cash or produce lower than any man
in town, trial is all I ask to convince
the people that mean what | say.
Will be pleased to have customers call
and examine my stock, and thankful
to all VINO may give me their patron
age, Very respectfully,
J. II. LATHAM.
Feb 4th 1886. Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
Chairman of Board of Trustees


nwould seem to be truth appreciable by all
aud especially by professors of the healing art,
that to remove the disease. not to alleviate its
symptoms, should be the chief aim OF medica.
ton. Yet in how many instances do we see
this truth admitted in theory, ignored in prac-
tice. The reason that Hostetters Stomach Bit
tiers Is successful In SD many cases. with which
remedies previously tried were inadequate to
cope, is attributable 10 the fact that it Is med
icine which reaches and removes the causes Of
the various maladies to which 1t is adapted.
govt, rheumatism. disorder Of the bowels, uri.
nary affections and other maladies are not pal.
lated merely, but rooted out by IT, It goes to the
fountain head. II Is really not nOminally, a
radical remedy: and It endows the system with
an amount of vigor which is its best protection
against disease.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
A Card 20 Indies.

A lacy who suffered for years, and who wa
treated by the most noted physicians in Amer
lea without relief, was giveh simple remed,
by Russian nurse which permanently restore
her to health, To aid her sex, she now offers t,
send free the recipe with full instructions 70
making the medicine yourself, at home, withou
expense. II you are suffering with any form o
female disease do not throw away time am
money on doctors and patent medicines, but in
close me a stamped envelope addressed is your
self, and receive free cure. Address,
MRS. CLARA b. WRIGHT,
rs K. Eagle Street, Buffalo. n. \
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
IsucI0len's ArnIca Haive.

The Best Salye in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblalne, Cornes, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refun-
ded Price % cents per box, For
sale by J. B. Hash.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04

Near Milligan College the % ult.
by Rev. A. ]. F. Hyder. Mr.. L. F.
Hyder to Miss Lizzie Price.
The % ult. on Dry Creek, Mr.. Jas.
Miller to Miss Phrenette L. Martin, n.
E. Hyder, Esq. officiating.
Near Duggers Ferry in Carter coun-
ty, the 28th of last month, Mr.. Thorn
as Gouge TO Miss Mollie Smith.
At the residence of Mrs. L. C. Harr
in johnson City, on 9th ultimo, by
Rev. w. G. Mallonee, Mr.. w. A. Miller
to Miss Hattie N. Hendrix.
THE COMET crew were honored with
some of the wedding cake.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester
Mich, writes my wife has been al
most helpless for five years, so help.
less that she could not turn over in
bed alone. She used two Bottles oI
Electric Bitters, and is so much i'm.
proved, that she is able now to do hen
own work" Electric Bitters, will dc
all that is claimed for them. Hun.
dreds of testimonials attest their great
curative powers. Only fifty cents q
bottle ut J. B. Hash's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04

We received postal card few days
ago from young man who had re-
Gently married wife, asking ms to
discontinue the paper addressed to
his wife, formally" Miss -, and that
he would not in anyway assume the
payment of the subscription hereafter.
The few papers sent to the young lady
were sent in complimentary way,
and we want to say to the young man
who seems to be wanting in informa-
ton and politeness that we are no in
the habit of sending The COMET 70
young ladies who are not subscrsbt !,
and then requiring them to pay for it
afterwards. We shall not ask him to
assume in any way hereafter" any
thing, unless it be a little more man.
ners.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
FOR SALE.

Perkins Shingle Machine.
/ Planer and Watcher.
! Pony Planer.
The above machinery is in good
running order, and can be seen at
work in our factory any day. The
single machine can't be beat and
will cut 10 to $4,000 a day. The
planners are offered for sale to make
room for heavier machines. Will sell
cheap for cash, or win trade for lum-
Der, GRANT 4 SoN,
johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
Em DOrtn nt.

. When you visit or leave New York City saw
Baggage, Expressage and Carriage Hire and stol
at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Cen
trail Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at cost of one mil
lion dollars, reduced to sl.OO and upwards pc
day. European plan. Elevator Restauran
supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages an
elevated railroad to all depots. Families ca,
i've better for less money at the Grand Unto,
Hotel than at any other Hrst-class hotel in tn,
city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-04
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