The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-23

the country.
Mrs. Ben Lyle returned last week
from an extended visit to her old home
in the Valley Of Virginia.
Handsome carving sets at
c. X. Lide's.
Mince meat, jellies, preserves, and
everything nice and cheap at
w. J. Thomas.
Mr. w. A. Nielsen and his lovely
wife, OF Limestone, have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Harr this week
Buck-wheat -four, graham -four
sweet potatoes, &c. at w. ]. Thomas.
Big stock clothing and Gents fine
hats just received at
Kirkpatrick & Co.
Mr.. Geo. P. Crouch advertises in
this issue for a white woman to dc
general housework. See ad. elsewhere
Ida CARMEL, Of Newark, eloped
when she was fifteen, and now, al
twenty-five, wants to sue for divorce.
70 acres of fine timber land for sale
Terms easy. Absolutely bargain.
BAXTER & CAMPBELL.
Mr.. A. P. Miller and wife, and
James Akers, of Abingdon, Va, are in
the city for the holidays.
TIE LARGEST and CHEAPEST
stock Of CHRISTMAS CANDY can
be found at WI. THOMAS.
Go to ]. w, Hunter & Bro. for Xmas
goods. They have large stock and
are selling cheap for cash.
The story of the exciting duel in
Humboldt Park, Chicago, originated in
some blood lost by wounded New
foundland dog.
J. w. Hunter T. Bro. are selling out
their stock of Christmas goods rapid
ly. II you want something nice at q
reasonable price call on them before
their stock is picked over.
Wdated.-A white woman, to do gen,
eral housework, that can give good
reference. Apply at once to Geo. p
Crouch or wife. COOP PAY, WORK
LIGHT.
Mr.. P. Ponder and wife, OF Jellico
came up last week and win spend the
holidays with friends and relatives in
this vicinity.
Mcneil & Wolfe are too busy sell
ing goods this week to tell the people
what they have got. See their stock
before buying Xmas goods.
1t Is w'ne-, Ara i1.l.
And the Snowhakes soon win CLINT a
Livelier color to re pink end OF your nose
Sleigh be''3 jingle, red cheeks ngle,
Look alive or old III K-lagle
And put an eSs a .lness n your hose
--PhilGde. phia News.
Mr.. ]. w. Houtz made another one
of those mysterious trips to Sullivan
county last Sunday. Bob Huntel
says Jim bought an alarm clock t
keep from getting cleft"
WiI ReceiVe.-0n New Years da,
and during the holidays The CONE,
will receive delinquents and will b,
glad to receipt them for their subscrip
TONS Call any time.
O. A. Patton, proprietor OF tn
Highland House at Elk Park, N. c
moved into his new hotel this week
where he will be pleased to have hi
friends call and see him. Everything
new and first-class.
About fifty names have alread
been signed to the ragamuffin lis
Send in your name at once if you in
tend to take part in the parade O
Christmas day.
NeW Year Cdls.--A COMET man wi
cali upon all parties behind with thei
subscriptions in this city and vicinit,
We hope you will receive" him.
Mr.. G. A. Patton, proprietor of th
Highland House at Elk Park, N. G
was in the city last Saturday evening
He spent Sunday with homefolks {
Jonesboro.
| All parties who are contesting Il
DIR. Denton's medal are requested
send in their reports before the 25t
inst, ss the medal will be awarded 0
that day.
Governor Taylor and family, a
companied by the Governors privs
Secretary, Jas. P. Taylor, arrived
the city from Elizabethton last Satu
day and took the train Sunday NOR
ing for Knoxville.
House with four rooms, hall al
porch, to rent. +. P. BAXTER.
Miss Laura Patty, Of Oregon, wi
, has been visiting Miss Mamie Pat
in this vicinity, went down to Greer