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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
Wine that Procrastinates.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The trouble with the domestic wine
that has supplanted whiskey in Allan
ia is its procrastination. 1t puts of
until tomorrow the drunk it should
bring to-day. Few things were quick
er on trigger than the whiskey with
which Atlanta was wont to whoop
herself up. Itmakes you drunk with
promptness and exactness. The do
nestle wine, on the other hand, Is
vague and uncertain. "You don't
know when to take it on" said q mod
crate drinker; "if you load up on
Saturday it is just as apt as not tc
tangle you up in church on Sunday
/ comprehended bottle the other day
and went to dine with my wife's moth
er the next day. Don't you think, thu
fool thing took hold Of me right there
and had to prop myself to keep from
sliding under the table, When a mai
loads up with this domestic wine h
oughtn't to make an engagement un
til it has had its drunk out. 1t ma
want a week, but it is dead sue t
trip you before it gives up.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
ONE LIMO. The Other Died.

woman formerly our slave is now our cook.
About eighteen mouths ago she became siekly
and had a cough and was confined 70 bed, and 1t
was thought that she had consumption. The
treatment by physicians failed to give relief. In
December, 1884, node or knot the size OF q
goose egg formed just abovethe pit of the stom'
ach which when lanced discharged matter for
or months. One OF these also formed under
her arm, and three on her back which discharg'
ed matter for a considerable time. For six
months OF this time she was confined TO the
house and most of the time in bed, The stom-
ach often refused food, by rejecting what she
had eaten. She used great deal of medicine,
but failed to be cured. bought one bottle OF
your B. b. B. made in Atlanta Ga,) and gave il
to her and she commenced to improve. then
bought and gave her three bottles more, and she
continued to improve and in two months time
her cough had ceased, her constitution strength
ened, appetite and digestion good, alldiseharge'
ceased, nodes or knots disappeared and she
went to work apparently healthy and fattenet
up greatly.
This woman had married sister of near SAINT
age who was affected in precisely the same way
and about the same time. She had node or kno
on pit of stomach, back etc She did not tax,
any B. B. B, and the node on her stomach at
through to the cavity. She continued on tn
decline and wasted away, and finally died.
These were two terrible cases of blood poison
lone used D. B. b. and was speedily cured-th
other did not use it and died. 1t smost assured
ly amost wonderful blood purifier. refert
merchants of this town. Yours truly,
W.T.. ROBINSON.
| TIchahaa Ala Nav 1884
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

1t was singular fancy for the moth
or of Brooks, who is under sentence OF
death for the murder of his compan-
ion, Preller, to send the condemned
man package of candies and school
books all the way from her English
home. And vet it spoke mothers
love for her boy and, poor soul, twas
propably all she had to give. Secreta-
ry Manning did right to direct that
the gifts should be Immediately for
warded to their destination, duty free.
As the sc-called Doe Wilson is
something OF liar himself, it natu-
rally develops upon the eminently
respectable Philip L. Moen to clear up
the mystery which is depressing New
England society. Let Mr.. Moen speak
up. He certainly knows why he Law
ished 100000 on an unappreciative
stable boy--N. 7. World.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
worse than the Rheumatism

Washington Critic.
Daniel" remarked the President,
as he sat in an easy chair before his
domestic fire, with his rheumatic
legs resting across an ottoman,
ayes, sire" responded the faithful
and watchful private secretary.
"This rheumatism is d, ex-
cuse me, dreadful nuisance
eyes, SIRE"
edo you think the opposition news
papers can make any capital out of it
Daniel2"
II don't see how they can, sire"
"Of course not, Daniel, but they al
ways manage to get there just the
same"
"But this is different, sire"
1t looks so to you, Daniel, in youi
guileless innocence and perfect faith
in your chief; but it is in my knees
Daniel, and that will be their hold"
Chow, sire?"
Chow, Daniel2 Why, the ghoul
will call it case of Bentonia Rheu
matica Civilservicerelormia, the in
variable symptoms being weakness il
the knees. Obi Daniel, Daniel, tn
pain is nothing; it is the appearance
of things that tortures me-"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
Predictions According TO Cir
cunstances.

Detroit Free Press.
Uncle Billy Latham, an aged color
ed man who claims to be able to fore
tell the weather for several months
ahead, was asked yesterday as he was
wandering around the market, iii
was to be hard or soft winter.
Gam you in the poultry business
he queried in return.
"No."
eff you war you'd want stidde COO
weather, OF co'se so de poultry
wouldn't Spite. Am you sellin' UNI
hrellas?"
mo"
"If you war you'd want a sol
winter, wifi rain bout free times
week.
"Well, how will it be2"
"Bein' as you hain't got no tickle
interests in de matter your question
am declared outer order an the meet
ing am adjourned" replied the oil
man as he moved on.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

1t is thought that the Campbell di-
vorce case will absorb the attention OF
the English social and judicial world
for at least two weeks longer. Ninety
witnesses remain to be examined. A
London society journal is quoted as
saying that few months Of such cases
will produce revolution--that is t.
say, a revolution touching public sen
timent towards the British aristocra
cy, Let the cases be hurried up.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

America.
The neatest, quickest, safest and most power
full remedy known for Rhumatism, Pleurisy,
Neuralgia, Lumbago, Backache, Weakness,
colds in the chest, and all aches and pains
Endorsed by 5000 Physiciads and Druggists of
the highest repute. Bensons Plasters promptly
relieve and cure, other plasters and greasy salves
liniments and lotions, are absolutely useless.
Beware of limitations uuder similar sounding
names such as "Capsicum," "Capucin ""Caps.
icine, as they are utterly worthless and intend
ed to deceive ASK FOR BENsoN's AND TAKE Nc
OTHERS. All Druggists.
sEABRY & JOHNSON, Projectors New York
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
Sheriff of HARRISON county, G,
New Advertisements.

RrArMreN It's causes, and new and success,
llhhh Nhhh full CURE at your own home, by
zone who was deaf twenty-eight years. Treat
ed by most OF the noted specialists without
benefit Cured himself in three months,
and since then hundreds OF others. Full par
tieulars sent on application,
7, S. PAGE, No. Al West 3lst St. New York
City
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
A sheriff Released.

Tlshabee, Ala, May l, 1886,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

Since Oscar Wilde's legs have be-
come fat ulster overcoats will be the
aesthetic fashion.
Crown Prince Rudolph Of Austria
has published an account Of his trav-
els and hunting expeditions, and the
story is to be translated into French
and English. More work for the prin-
tiers and binding
Richard w. Townsend, OF Illinois,
who is set down as Col Morrison's
probable successor as "a tariff-reform
leader, has been a member of Con-
gress ten years, though he is fifteen
years younger than Morrison.
Fred Douglass has written letter
from Paris to a friend in Denver, COL
in which he picturesquely remarks
Fright here in sight Of where | am
writing nearly three thousand heads
have fallen by the guillotine-heads
of men, heads Of women, heads Of
statesmen, heads of kings and queens
Col. James Forney, Of the United
States Marine Corps, son OF the late
John w. Forney, widely known in the
newspaper world, was recently mar
ried at Lexington, KY, to Miss Jane
Stamps Richardson.
The frigid Senator from Vernon
has constructed and opened for tn,
, enioymnet of has friends a splendid
toboggan course at his home in Bur
lington. 1t is safe to say that MI
S Blaine will not be invited to take
slide.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
Some Philosophical Reflections

1t is very difficult for lady to enter
or leave carriage properly. 1t re-
quires practice and carriage. The
carriage is the hardest part to &C
quire.
This world is but fleeting show
and to most of us all the good seat
are taken.
A Chicago clergyman asks "Can
man be Christian and at the SAM
time successful business man" IL
can if he advertises largely.
Just before her death, a little Ken
lucky girl beat several other little girl
at jumping the rope.
Terrapin, canvas-back duck an
brook-trout, chopped fine, with pier
ty of seasoning, make a very mic
hash. Cut this out and paste it O
your landlady.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

From the st. Adams Messenger.
A fair and buxom widow who had
buried three husbands recently went
with a gentleman, who in his younger
years had paid her marked attention,
to inspect the graves of her dear de-
parted. After contemplating them in
mournful silence she murmured to
her companion "Ah, james, you
might have been in that row now i
you had only had a little more cour
age"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

Foraperiod ofsixteen years have been afliict-
ed with catarrh OF the mead which bafied the
use of all medicines used. Seeing the advertise
ment Of B. B, B., purchased and used six or
seven bottles, and although used irregularly
have received great relief, and recommend itas
good blood purifier.
[signedl ]. X. HoLCoMBE, JR.,
Sheriff of HARRISON county, Ga.
All who desire fun information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula and
! Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers Sores Rheuma'
tism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh, ETC., can Sc
cure by mail, free, a copy of our 92-page Illus
trated Book of Wonders, filled with the most
wonderfuland startling proof ever before known
| Address, BLOOD BALM CO.,
Sept %. Atlanta, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER.
To All Wanting Employment.


We want Live, Energetic and Capable Agents
in every county in the United States and Cana
da, to sell patent article of great merit, ON
ITS MERITS. An article having large sale, pay
ing over 100 per cent profit, having no compe
titicn, and on which the agent is protected in
the exclusive sale by deed given for each and
every county he may secure from us. Witk all
these advantages to our agents and the fact that
1t is an article that can be sold to every house
owner, it might not be necessary to mako an
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER to secure good agents
at once, but we have concluded to make 1t 10
show, not only our confidence in the merits Of
our invention, but in its STABILITY by any agent
that will handle 1t with energy. Our agents
now at work are making from $I5o TO 5000
month clear and this fact makes It safe for us to
make our offer to all who are out of employ
ment. Any agent that will give our business
thirty days trial and fail 10 clear at least SIoo
in this time, ABovR ALL EXPENSES, can return
all goods unsold TO us and we will refund the
money paid for them. ANY agent or general
agent who would like ten or more counties and
work them through sub-agents for ninety days
and fail to clear at least $3.50 ABOVE ALL TX
pnSsHs. can return ell unsold and get their
money back. No other employer of agents ever
dared to make such offers, nor would We il we
did not know that we have agents now making
moro than double the amount We guaranteed !;
and bnt two sales a day would give prohf OF
over S1a5 a msnth, and that one OF our agents
took eighteen orders IN one day Our large de-
serip,iye circulars explain our offer fully, and
these we wish to send TO everyone out Of en-
ployment who viii send us three one cent
stamps for postage Send at once ami secure
the agency in time forthe boom, and &c TO work
on the terms named in our extraordinary oher
We would Ike TO have the address OF all the
agents, sewing machiae solicitors and carpsn-
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paper who reads this offer, TO send us at once
the name and address OF all such they know
Address at once, OF you viii lose the best chance
ever offered 10 those out Of employment 10 make
money. RESERR MANuFAcrURNc Co.,
iIe snsshhsld ss Pitsskurn In
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
SOUTHWARK Nos. 70, IS.
CONNECTIONS.

AT CHATTANOOGA with railroad lines diyerg-
ing, making direct close connection for all
points Northwest, West and Southwest.
AT CLEVELAND with Georgia and Alabama Di-
vision for Atlanta, Calera Montgomery, New
Orleans and all points South, Southeast and
Southwest
AT KNOXVILLE with Ohio Division and Knox
vile Railroad and Main Line trains Nos. a 4.
AT JUNCTION CITY with c., N. o. & 7, p. K. K.
North and South.
AT JELMco with Louisville and Nashville Il.
r. for Louisville and Northwestern points.
AT MoRRIsTowS with North Carolina Division
for Warm Springs, N c and all Western and
Middle North Carolina p,ants.
AT RoGERsvILLE JUNO ION with Rogersyille
and Jefferson Railroad.
AT JOHNSON CITY with East Tennessee and
Western North Carolina i,ailroad.
AT BRISTOL with Norfolk and western Kali.
road connecting closely for all Virginia aud
Eastern cities via Lynchburg, and all Eastern:
Middle and Northern States, via Roanoke and
Shenandoah Valley route
SLEEPING-C GAR SERVICE. n
Nos l and have Pullman Sleepers between
Memphis and New YORK via Shenandoah Valley
rorth. Also Pullman Sleeping Cars between
Cleveland aud New Orleans, via Calera aud
Montgomery.
Nos. 8 and A have Pullman Palace Sleeping
Cars between Chattanooga and New York, via
Shenandoah Valley route. Also Pullman Sleep
ng Cars between New Orleans and Washington
via Atlanta, Cleveland and Lynchburg Also
Sleepers between Knoxville and Louisville on
VS. ~ B. W. wRENN, @. PIT.
HENRY link Receiver.
FIX. HUGER, Sup't.
G. W. DEs,AUSSURE, a. g. i. A..
Knoxville, Tenn,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
WORKING CLASSES AA 4! l! ~. y,

pared to furnish all
classes with employment at home, the whole Of
the time or for their spare moments. Business
new, light and profitable Persons Of either
sex easily earn from 90 cents to $500 per evening
and proportional sum by devoting all their
time to the business. Boys and girls earn near
ly as much as men. That all who see this may
send their address, and test the business, we
make this offer To such as are not well salts
lie OF writing. Full particulars and outfit free
Address George stinson & Co., Portland, Maine,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
AR aEon CONSERVATIVE?

Have you Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, 1ndiges
ton? Use PARKER'S TONIC without delay,
1t has cured many of the worst cases and is the
lungs, and diseases arising from impure blood
and exhaustion. The feeble and sick, ttrug-
Cling against disease and slowly drifting is the
grave. will in most cases seeover their health
by the timely use of PARKERs TONIC, but delay
is dangerout Take it in time Cures when all
alse fails. Gives new life and strength to the
aged and infrm. 81 at druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
CliCk-CliCk-
ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT.
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR II.
Prevents ROup, Prevents Gapes, Pre-.
vents Cholera, Prevents Egu-Eat.
Ing, Prevents Laying Soft
Eggs, Makes Hens Lay.
n Is No POWDER. lvNyeYEnlENH,
It Sells for Six Gents Per Pound,
in Boxes.

acknowledgements poultry food and pre-.
ventivo Of disease for poultry, the great egg
food, produces eggs prodigiously and IS good ior
the health Of the towing 1t Is the first article Of
lis kind ever Patented IN the United States,
Canada and England. Try it, 1t costs only
six cents per pound. Il is no powder. Chick.
ems will eat it. That ought to convince You that
it is good If your Grocer, Druggist, Hard.
ware or Country Storekeeper will not get Il
for you, send me one dollar and / win ship
you stwenty-pound box by freight OF one hundred
pounds for FIVE dollars. A large box viii cost you
40 more freight than small box. Attend to your
poultry, If you want to make profit out Of them,
Just the same as you attend to your land. Unless
you manure your land 1t will not pay you. Just
so with poultry; you must give them something
besides feed. They must have material to
answer for grinders, and material for the egg.
IL YOU feed Chick-chick-er-re-kee (egg food
every day you win never have any sick ehick-
ems, and your hens viii lay eggs when otherwise
they would not. You will never do without i
AFTER fair trial. Do not pay twenty-five or
fifty cents . pound for medicine TO feed your
poultry when you can get better article from
your storekeeper at six cents pound Don't
Be clam; try It. Manufactured IN the United
States only by
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

Avery pleasant german was danced
upon Thursday evening, attheresidence
Of Mr., Albert Cohen. Miss Carrie and
Miss Nan assisted Mrs. Cohen in receiv-
ing the guests in charming manner.
a very elegant supper was served, and
the following ladies and gentlemen were
present; Mr. and Mrs d Miller, Mr. and
Mrs G M Butler Mr. and Mrs S O Smith,
MIR and Mrs c F Martin, Misses Sue and
Bette Turner, Lila Jabine, jamie Wood
ruff, Fannie Scott, Mamie Mayors, (Fort
Smith,, Taylor CTeNasJ, Apperson,
(Memphis), Maggie Gleason. Messrs.
6 R Hughes, Lee, Bell, (Ill.) Officer,
w F GosSelI, Fred GosseII, d A Brow
er, 6 Rutland, II Barclay, Johnson, II
Z Churchill, Howard Bunch, w II Rag
land
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

"CharIotte Corday.' Her spacious par
lors were well filled, pleasant sur
prise, considering the very unpleasant
weather.
Mrs Bay read an essay upon Charlotte
Corday. 1t was an eloquent, beauti-
fully written paper, clothed in the purest
English, and held her listeners spell
bound. Mrs Bfeysacher next read a
choice extract in d manner 10 elicit ear
nest and well merited applause
Song by quartette, "Swanee River :
Golden Slippers, by Mrs. c. NJ. But
Ter; chorus by the club. Reading beau
tifuI extract from history on the subject
of the day, by Mrs. Beidleman finely
rendered.
Song by Mrs Eflie Weaver, "By-by,
Baby, by-by;9 very beautiful and strik-
ing chord of sympathy in every heart.
Guests for the evening, Mrs. DR.. Deu-
ell, Miss Taylor, Miss Fannie Scott. The
next meeting will beheld at the residence
Of Mrs. d. L. Gray, on Wednesday, at
three p. m.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

A new club Innocence Abroad has
sprung into existence their first meeting
was held at the residence of Mrs Petci-
val, with good attendance and fair prom
ice. Miss Cunningham recited AS she
tied our bonnet strings under her chin, ,"
after an hour passed in pleas ant chat,
and discussing Ways and means they
adjourned to meet a the residence OF
Mrs. W. A. Royston, on Thursday the
28th., when officers will be appointed
and programme arranged
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

Mrs. H. P. Johnson has gone to St.
Louis on visit. Mrs. Johnson has the
sympathy Of many friends in the loss
recently Of herbeloted mother. Wee are
pleased to know that sbe>has sufficiently
convaleSced from her recent illness to be
able to travel
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

r. ~ ACoolS. a. Ipncl
10. Roy Hampstead, George Powell I F.,a1
81 June Johnson, A. |. oN l'aak
W. Il. Ragland, and D. S. Wata. ns'.e'
The society event which is ~.
tating the 6eau monde is tba ' en ~
Ball. 70 be given next Tuesday sye ,a','Y
at ooncordia Hall. There WILDE NJ $
vitations issued, as was first tban4 H.
but a reception committee of the ess sa
married and young ladies Of town. 1 Will,
gentlemen who are first among social
and business circles have CHARGE If A.
arrangements.
The gentlemen of Concorda Asso,i,
ton have kindly rendered the hall. and
the music, printing, and all attendant
expenses are donated. A committee of
ladies have charge Of the supper. This
committee, called the executive. is Dre-
sided over By Mrs. R A. Edgsr.oa.
chairman Mrs. D. G. Zones is assistant
chairman, and Miss Lougbborougb,
secretary.
The following plan Of work was adop
ted by the committee: A number Of
ladies were appointed to solicit for the
supper. ThefolIowing in the WestEnd
Misses Mary Newton, Mamie Davis,
Nellie Hyde, Matte and Bessie Williams,
Alice Hammond, Maggie Gleason, Hat
tie Galloway, Laura Wormser and Dora
Pollock. In the East End Misses Ida
Watkins, Bessie Cantrell, Bette Clark.
Hattie Breysacher, Fannie and Susie
Carroll, Bette Turner, can Loushbor-
ough, Eva Whitthorne, Ida Noand,
Levy, Mrs. Dean Adams, Mrs Morris
Coin.
The following committees we're 'P-
pointed In charge of dishes; MIS- =
c, Waters, Mrs. Horrocks and MIS-
VIM. E. Woodruff. Knives, forks cas-
tors, Mrs. S. @. Smith. TABLE,
clotheS-Miss Matilda Jordan
The committee appointed to nave
charge Of the supper on Tuesday J, nSa'
to receive the provisions on luesO'S
morning, and superintend thc ent 1[ 'aP-
per. was as follows Mrs. i. HanSl'
Mrs. w. B. Cotton, Mrs. Fred HaDS'.'
Mrs. c. M. Butler, Mrs Laura bSh w.
Mrs. !. NJ. Dill, Mrs. Degan' MIS- u.s. M N
Pollock, Mrs. Albert Cohen NM Man.
IIiIb, Mrs. Robert Newton N'S. Mr.,
dlebau,n, Mrs. Abe Oaenhelms''
Levison, Mrs. Morris Conn. .,,nlre
10000 hpSt bV the eACeN
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

On Tuesday evening, the handsome
residence OF DR.. E. V Deuel. was ablaze
with light, and gay party of young
people were assembled to enjoy Lotto
party rendered BY the host and hostess
tt.4,Iiss Mary Newton.
The stormy and forbidding aspect of
the weather out Of doors, only heighten-
ed the cheer and merriment within, as
handsome gifts and prizes were won
pretty silver bijous, plush perfumo cases.
and numerous gifts that the taste of the
host and hostess had selected.
An elegant supper was served, and ex-
Carnations Of delight were heard on
every side as the guests took their places,
each one finding at their plate a small
boquet of flowers and a card, bearing an
appropriate verse of welcome. Among
others.we read upon a card with bouquet.
"Will prove him false
Who says | love the not.
a young lady sitting near The host,
read upon her card
'FaireSt resemblance Of thy Maker,
Thee all things loving gaze on.
The first toast was proposed to the
honored guest of the evening, who sat at
the right Of the Doctor, who, bowling to
her, lifted his glass, saying:
MAY She eyer be merry (Maryl
Ever she's new to us,
One of the ton,
AS Newton, she S true tots.'
This toast was warmly responded
ITO by the guests at the table: Miss
Newton making a very pretty picture
in the seat of honor at the Doctors
right hand, holding the prize bouquet Of
Gala lilies; smiIingIy, and with calm
grace, bowling her acknowledgements
along the table, as one and another
glass was lifted in response to the toast
'IDprn ,,Drg
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

Miss Dora Apperson, Of Memphis, a
charming young lady, and one who has
made many friends in Little Rock, is the
guest of Mrs, R. Miller.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-30

Ida Ida Watkins, Whittborne. No.
GMiss.,) Taylor, :.(Tezasy crib a'I'nd
houghOorough. Messrs. 4. I |. Tsa and
Roy Hampstead, George powsll Iyn'h'
81 Glib, June Johnson, A. [. O. o,N Ilaat
W. Il. Ragland, and D. S. Waf.r ns'.s