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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12
Coaaay Court.

The county court assembled. at this
place on Monday morning last, and
among other business transacted we
note the following;
J. w. Crumley was elected chair
man.
r. NJ. X. Deakns wa elected vice.
chairman.
E. G. Mcclure was elected assessor.
]. K. Hilbert, Majority Bradshaw aIo
John NJ. Morrow were elected commits
sioners on settlements,
Dr. E, Armstrong, w, +. Nelson
and John P, Duncan were elected jai,
committee.
Guy E. Sabin, of the 10Th district
and 7 NJ Wells, Of the 9TH district
were elected Notaries Public
The following were elected road
commissioners:
1st Dist w n. Broyles.
End N. T Brown.
3rd john Beard.
4th Henry Hoss,
9th WIN. NJ. Bayless.
9th "-B. E. TreAdway,
9TH "A. D. Wexler.
9Th N. 7. Larramar
9th j. D. Thomas.
10th james Collins, ir.
18th j. A. Galloway.
18th Conrad Dove.
18th II, A Ferguson.
18th Wv. ), squibb.
10Th w. T. Pritchett.
10th " p. A Miller.
18th James A. Ferguson.
18th Joe Mi'ler.--Herald 4
Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

The Dayton, Tennessee, Leader pro-
nounces this curse on Jos. r. Banks,
who murdered John Littleton;
"Nay the curse of Cain be upon him !
May swift retribution follow close upon
his horrible butchery May the re-
mainder OF his life be even worse than
his death and may that death be one
of shame and dishonor--the death OF
villainous and cowardly assassin
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Shooting ARRAY at the State Line.

On last Thursday night about /
O'Clock some parties made an attack
On the grocery OF A. John at or near
the State Line. The exact location Of
The house iIin dispute. Some say it is
in Tennessee, and Others claim it is in
North Carolina. At any rate A. John
had whiskey in the house and it APP
pears that the Whitehead boys did not
want him to sell at that point They
had had some words about it during
the day and about / o'clock at night
An attack was made from the outside
with rocks, axes and pistols. The
parties from the outside succeeded in
breaking in the first door and finding
the second sufficiently barred they
made an entrance by tearing off the
window shutter. About this time
Thomas Whitehead was shot twice
one ball taking effect in his right side
just below his nipple and ranging
square through him, loding just OF
the inside OF the skin on his left side
above his hip. Another ball STRUCK
him in the right side just above tht
hip and run around and lodged neal
the hip bone on the other side From
the effects OF the first shot he died OF
Friday about 8 o'clock. DR.. Lane ex
tracted the balls after he WAS dead anC
says he don't think the shot in the hil
WAS fatal one, but thai he died from
the one in his side. After the shoot
ing of Whitehead the crowd outsid,
retreated taking him with them t,
Will Winters, who lives near tina
place.-Elk Park Chronicle.
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In another column will be seen the
card Of the Piedmont House, johnson
City, Tenn. 1t has been thoroughly
renovated by the present proprietor
and is now the leading house of upper
East Tennessee. Maj. Weller is one
OF the most genial hosts it has ever
been our pleasure to meet and we are
not surprised at the many kind words
spoken of him by the travelling public.
There Is not more pleasant place to
stop in East Tennessee Tennessee
TOmahawk.
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The New Railroad.

Messrs Dunlavant & Co., contrac.
tors, last week began work on the
Southern 4 Western Air Line, about
three miles north OF Shelby. They
have about forty hands at work and
are pushing ahead as fast as possible.
Shelby Ne'U Era.
The above road will be built to
Cranberry N. c., but has no connec-
ton with the Three C's except that it
will be a feeder, A road connecting
with the E. T. & w. N. c.. R. r. at
Cranberry cannot but help johnson
City as it will furnish a competing
line South. Competing lines Of rail
way are what make towns lively and
johnson City bids fair to be the live
Hest small town in the State at nc
very distant day.
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CORRESPONDENTS.
FROM KINGsPoRT.


Mr.. A. Gibson, who has been sick
and very feeble at Horace during most
of the winter, is slowly improving.
Aged as he is he still makes improve
ments on his saw mill. The last is
tram way to draw logs out of the mill
race, and will be a great advantage to
the Reedy Checkers above who can
bring down logs on the water. Lum-
Der business lively here this winter,
more so than usual owing the proxim-
ity Of the S. A. & 0. R.R.
Capt. David Sewer is preparing to
build new barn. His health is bet
ter than last summer.
Prof, B. X. Buchanan has returned
from a visit to his parents at Glade
Spring, Va, and resumed his school
here, which is prosperous.
Mr.. Pen Henderson, Of Holston
Bridge, has started wagon factory at
Peltier, or built shop and one Mr..
Quinn makes the wood work, and one
OF the three blacksmith shops of the
place can iron them.
Prof. H. d. Sproles has fine school
at Church Hill, Hawkins county.
David Sewer, Jr, is at home seeing
after the affairs of the farm.
]. w. Groseclose, who had hi. foot
bruised some weeks ago by the tramp
OF horse, has fully recovered and is
preparing to build a new barn.
A few weeks since a Knoxville Com
pany bought .arge amount of hay on
Horse Creek at 25 cents per 100 lhs.
How Is that for high2 Is good timo-
thy hay so cheap anywhere else In the
U. s.? 1t would, l think, be better
policy to feed it to stock and return
the manure to the land. We do not
think their land is 30 plethoric with
fertility that they should adopt such
exhaustive bleeding.
Prof. J. W. helms school at Reedy
Greek is out. He contemplates going
to Texas.
Jan. 10, 1883. On ONYMoUs.
FROM WHITES STORE.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, who have
been sick, are better.
Mr.. George McKamee's baby that
has been sick is better.
Mrs. Greed Wolfe RECEIVERS slowly
DR.. Young is riding day and night.
He has won good reputation in this
community,
Miss Ada Masengill, OF Bluff City,
has been very low, but is some better.
Measles in this community has been
raging like wild fire.
Mr., A. j. Lilly, Jr., and Miss Nan.
ME McLaney VAS united in wedlock u
few days ago. The brides father was
opposed to the wedding, and guarded
her several days with his old navy pis
toll and musket, but she being very
stout took the arms from the old gen
tleman, and fled. Now if Andy dom
treat her right lie ought to be hung Al
high as Haaman.
Mr.. J. F. King will start in a few
days to Louisville, KY, to clerk for tn,
Rankin, Snyder Hardware Co.
The school at Rocky Springs 10 il
a prosperous condition. The younj
men-have good Literary Society or
gained. Public debate at Locus
Grove, January 18th. Subject: Re
solved, That opportunity makes tn,
man."
SPEAKERS.
AFFIRMATIVE. NEGATIVE.
Jack Faw, G. B. Cook,
Ray Hodge. Robert w. Lilly
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Mr.. Lamar Will b. Confirmed.

Senator Jones, OF Nevada, has be
come disguised with the utterances Of
some OF his republican senatorial col
leagues in regard to the appointment
OF Mr.. Lamar to the Supreme Court
Bench. He puts the case bluntly as
follows; Secretary Lamar accepted
the amendments to the constitution
years ago. The war has been over
nearly quarter Of century, and !
shall vote for the confirmation. Mr..
Jones vote, with Mr.. Riddleberger's,
which is assured, would be enough to
confirm Mr.. Lamar, but it is reasona-
bic to assume that there are other re-
publican Senators who will take the
course indicated by Mr., Jones-Balti'
more Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

The opponents OF the Blair educa-
tional Bill are Boosting that even if it
should pass Cleveland will veto it.
That will only add little more fuel
to the fame that will cook his goose
next year.-TomahaaCk.
As Mr.. Blaine is likely to play the
part OF Cleveland's goose again in
1888 the TOmahatVk is right for once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

Among the republicans mentioned
in connection with the race for Con-
gress in this district, we often hear
the name OF Jne. Brabson, Esq, Of
Greeneyille. Mr.. BrabsoR is worthy
young man, a fine speaker and would
make good representative.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

The Athens Post knows good and
well that Governor Taylor never has,
at any time or place, endorsed the
Blair bill, and it does itself great injus-
tice by stating that the Governor has
recently made a.spesch endorsing that
measure.
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NON:RE>IOENT NOTICE..

PALxEs, CARPENrER & Co., order of Pub.
VS.. lieatlen In jns-
JAMES SUTTON, E. C, TISsLY,J tice Court.
and PETER TINsLY.
1t appearing from the return of the summons
heretofore issued in this case that the defendant
E. c, Tinsly is a nonresident Of this State, re.
siding in the State of Virginia. it is ordered by
me that publication be made as required by law
for four consecutive weeks in the COMET" q
newspaper published in the town of johnson
City, Washington County, Tennessee notifying
said nonresident defendant to appear before
r. H. II. LIsk, Justice OF the Peace for said
county at his Office in Johnson City, Tennessee
on the LIST day OF FEBRUARY 1888 and make de-
Tense TO an action OF detinue instituted against
him by said Palmer, Carpenter and Company
OF said cause will be heard exparte as TO him.
THIS January 2nd 1883.
~ npr,vs 7 d
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

Gov. Taylor did not disappoint us
in his new role as lecturer, he is
capable not only of amusing an audi
ance, and OF causing side-splitting
laughter, but he can say things that are
worthy OF remembrance. The Gov
ernor held an informal reception at
the office of H. NJ. Carr soon after His
arrival on the afternoon train. Many
availed themselves OF this opportunity
of meeting our genial chief executive.
Thence the Governor was driven to
J. G. Beeler's, where he was entertain
ed, and again met some of his friends
From social standpoint the Gov
ernor has few equals.-Mossy Greek
Visitor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

Secretary Lamar took informal
leave of his assistants at u O'Clock
Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Null
drow assumed the duties Of the Office
OF Secretary, pending confirmation Of
Villas.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

The jury in the case of Miss Camp
bell against the coffee merchant, Ar
buckle, for a breach OF promise OF mar
riage, returned a verdict for the plain.
tiff in the sum Of $4,000.
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Special Meeting.

Special meeting Of S. K. N. Patton
Post No. 26, G. A. R. Jan. 14th. All
comrades OF the Post are urgently re-
quested to be present as important
bushes is to be transacted.
J. ]. WELLER,
Post Com'd.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

Judge Butler, Judge Hacker and
Ali Taylor are outspoken for Blaine
for President, but Col. Walt Brown
low will 20 it alone for sherman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

Cleveland P!aindealer;-"The talk
OF free trade is mere buncombe Of the
republicans, as there is not free
trader in all Congress. Put pin
there.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12
A Common Cold

Is often the beginning Of serious adsc-
tons OF the Throat, Bronchial Tubes
and Lungs. Therefore, the Importance Of
early snd effective treatment cannot be
oyerestimacd. Ayers Cherry PectOrAl
may always be relied upon for the speedy
cure of IL Cold or Cough,
Last January I was attacked with q
severe Cold, which. by neglect and FREE
Quent exposures, became worse, finally
settling on my lungs. A terrible cough
soon followed, accompanied by pains In
he chest, from which suffered intensely
After trying various remedies. without
Obtaining relief, commenced taking
Ayers Cherry PectOral, and was
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12
At a Party.


By cousin who has an impedi
nent in his speech.
"Ah, ah, cousin Malinda Jane, al
ow me to introduce you to Mr., ah,
Mr.. Donahoo." Malinda bushes and
BOWS "howdy do, SIR" Mr.. Donahoo
after little pleasant chat retires, and
Jane chides George with
cousin George, Low dare you attempt |
to introduce to me q gentleman you
do not know" "Why Malinda, | did
know that gentleman. Have known
him for years" "Well, what made
you say you did not know him"
"Why Mslinda, l did not" eyes you
did, George, you said allow me to in
troduce you to Mr.. Don't know who"
"No, Malinda, | said Donahoo. That's
his name, D-o-n-a-h.o-o." ooh,
George, | see how easily we get de-
ceived in sound and appearances"
New Stock of Ziegler Bros. shoes
for gents just received, the best shoe
made, every pair warranted and are
sold at mere living profits.
A gentleman stopped one morning
at private boarding house for break
fast, his coffee was passed to him,
which was not as clear Of dreg's rs it
might have been, and after q short in
terval he said to the Gnd-lady. lam
glad this coffee don't eve me any
thing" "Why," replied the hostess !;
Because it won't never settle"
Once more we say softly, but ear
nestly K U NJ and Settle.
We want to close up our old books,
and are sending out statements to all
who are indebted to us. When you
get one it means to come and settle.
Come and see us any way.
Butter 20 cents per pound.
Eggs Is cents per dozen.
Chickens s cents per pound.
Sugars are all advancing but we are
still selling at bottom prices.
We hope by giving full weight, good
measure, an honest representation Of
our goods, and by close prices to merit
n larger share OF public patronage this
year than we have on any former year
since this business has been establish
ed.
We have had qnite number OF our
friends in to see u.s. some TO buy
goods, some to settle and buy goods
but there are still SOME, who have not
come in, but we shall look for them in
the near future. We are closing all
accounts.
How to tell when q chicken is fat
drive it across the barn floor and If il
leaves grease in its tracks you may be
sure it is fat,
Buy some Of our clothing while the
price is clear down.
Only afew more newmarkets, cloaks
and dolmsns and the profits on them
are all gone,
Come and get you an overcoat, thu
stock is getting low, ESQ is the price,
and we must close them out.
Sea our stock OF ribbon.
Ask to see our embroidery silk.
A big stock OF gents, boys, children
and Ladies hats, that we want to sci
bad enough to say never mind thu
price come and see them.
Come and see our stock Of Gent
heavy Kip BOots and you will b
pleased with both the stock and price
Come and see our one-eyed need
les.
We now send forth this note o
warning to all persons that may 81
tempt to sell below us. Don't do i
don't do it for we do not wantanv on
hurt, and we are sure the fall would b
90 great it would burt
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SPEAKERS.
The University Of Tennessee.

The University Of Tennessee.
The new year at the University OF
Tennessee opens out full OF encour-
agement to the friends of the institu-
ton. Twenty-Five new students made
their appearance in the class rooms
yesterday. The number in atten-
dance before the holidays was much
larger than for the proceeding year,
and still they come. The second term
OF the collegiate year does not begin
until the 18th Of this month and there
will be q number OF additional
students arrive between now and
that time. The president and faculty
have reason to congratulate them
selves upon the splendid showing
made under all circumstances, DR..
Dabney was not chosen president I'M
til Il short time before the school year
opened, but he took hold OF his work
promptly and in such way as to in
spire with zeal and confidence all the
faculty and friends Of the university
and the result has been largely in.
creased attendance of students. The
University OF Tennessee is on the
highway to prosperity.-JournaI
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Speedily Cured.

I am satisfied that this remedy saved my
life. -Jno. Webster, Pawtucket, Il. /.
contracted Il severe cold, which sud
denly developed into Pneumonia, present.
ing dangerous mud obstinate symptoms.
Nv physician at once ordered the use OF
Ayers Cherry PeCtOral. His instructiOnf
were followed, and the result WIS II rapid
and permanent cure. IL. L. simpson,
Rogers Prairie, Texas.
Two years ago suffered from q severe
Cold which settled OH my Lungs. con.
suited various physicians, and took the
medicines they prescribed, but received
only temporary relief. A friend induced
me TO try Ayers Cherry PectOral. After
taking two bottles Of this medicine wac
cured. Since then have given the Pee.
toral to my children, aud consider 1t
The Best Remedy
for Colds, Coughs, and all Throat and
Lung diseases, ever used In my family. -
Robert VanderpOOl, MeadVille, Pa.
Some time ago took slight Cold,
which, being neglected, grew worse, and
settled on my lungs. l had hacking
cough, and was very weak. Those who
knew me best considered my life 10 be
in great danger. / continued to suffer
until commenced using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Less than one bottle Of this wax
liable medicine cured me, aud feel that
owe the preservation Of my hfe 10 tie
curative powers. Mrs. Ann Lockwood,
Akron, New York.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral Is considered,
here, the one great remedy for all diseases
OF the throat and lungs, and IL more
In demand than any other medicine OF Its
class. u. +. Roberts, Magnolia, Ark.
Ayers Cherry PeCtOral,
Prepared by DR.. ]. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, MAss.
Sold by Druggists. Price ell six bottles, o..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12
Advertised Letters.

The following is n list of letters
remaining in the Post Office at John.
son City, Tenn, January 4, 1889.
Which il not called for in IA DAYS will
be sent to dead letter office at Wash.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

Johnson City, Tenn.
| win practice Ia the Law and ChsnC Oay Court,
Of the counties Of Washington, Sullivan, Carriers
Johnson and Unicsi. Collections made any.
where in East Tennessee.
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ington D. G.
Buckner, Alfred, Lewis. Mrs. Eliza,
Clements, B. f., lomax, TIL,
GorSuch VIM, Moody, W. H.,
Hodge, farah, Phillips, Solomon,
Hale, Miss Lizzie, Small, Rev. s.,
Jackson, J. r.. Taylor, W s.,
Johnson, Joseph A., Thornburg, J. W.,
Jones, Miss Allie, Taylor, A. j.,
Johnson, James, Worcester. Theodore.
Lewis, DR.. ]. R., Webs;er, B. A.
In calling for these please say adj
vertised.
w. r. RHEA, P. NJ.
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Hoods
SarsapariIIa

soldby all druggists. 81; six for IS. Prepared only
by c.L HOOD d CO., Apothecaries, Lowell. Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
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LII WYERS.
IOBERT BURROW,

Alto aNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR m
CHANCERY,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-12

J. W. csgxsEv,J. ,.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-03-15

In n French Insane ASYLUM,

The expressions Of insanity, however
varied their form, are not interesting TO
the specialist unless they give indications
OF mood differing from those character
Ring mental state already classed.
''Aubcrtin, the would-be murderer of NJ.
jules Ferry, belongs to the very common
class OF which the larger half of his
family Of insane is composed-the gen.
eral paralytics. The symptoms are cas-.
lily distinguished. Come and sec for
Yourself said the professor, who had
spled four women under tine guidance Of
nurse passing before the window. We
met them rs they entered the hall.
wen, where are You golng" he asked
one OF them. ITO fetch the SOUP" an.
Ewcrcd the woman addressed, with a
slight hesitation of speech. '.Now
watch her walk, said tho professor to
me as the little procession moved on. l
noticed the same incertitude of motion as
OF speech. These are the symptoms
whereby to distinguish the general para.
lytlc, whether his illness manifests itself
under the form Of hypochondria, melan-
cholia, mania, monomania, furor, halu-
cmation, or softening of the BRAIN
IarlS Cor, New York Post.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-03-15
The Horse Cars of Russia.

AT Moscow and ST. Petersburg the
street cars are similarly constructed to
those in Paris, but are u little larger.
They are almost as long as the passenger
coaCh on a steam road-have double
decks, or two stories, and accommodate
over sixty passengers without crowding.
a stairway winds up at the rear of the
cars leading TO the long seats above, over
which Is wooden roof or canopy, and
the passengers have the privilege of a
seat in the breeze above or in the in
closure below, the latter being like the
interior OF American street cars. Eight
horses are used when there is snow on
the ground, four Of them being hitched
abreast. In the summer four horses, two
abreast, do the pulling. Three men run
the cara conductor, driver and n man
who rides the off horse hitched in the
rear. The driver rings bell continu.
ously, and when any one attempts to
cross the track in Gloss proximity he
rings more vigorously and rails in several
languages. The fare is usually twenty
kopecks, which is about ten cents. The
street cars in Russia are not old institu.
tions and are not very literally patronized.
Philadelphia Times.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-03-15

! would show people that being a
girl did not keep me from possessing
good, common sense, and a sound
mind.
l would never let one OF the oppo-
site sex over reach me In climbing the
"hill OF science"
would choose for a husband. II I
choose any, a man OF unblemished
character. IL should be said, "she
has done we'll"
L would learn the law OF kindness.
would continually seek the COM
panionship Of the three graces-Per-
severance, Forbearance and Endur-
ance, until became familiar with
each of them, for a woman having
these for armor is we'll equipped for
the journey Of life.
j would wear dress Of modesty
with n neat fitting cap OF discretion.
l would lace shoes OF caution upon my
feet, so that | might walk the "Impe.
rial Highway" with womanly digni-
ty. / would encase my hands in gloves
OF good works, sewed with threads of
deftness. Over these. would throw
n wrap OF Fathcrly protection -wo-
mans Work.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-03-15
An Enterrr;sinr, Reliable House

G.. Nj. Shindel can always be re-.
lied npop, not only to carry in stock
tue best Of everything, but TO ne
cure the Agency for snch articles as
have well-kuown merit, and are pop
ular with the people, thereby sus-
tanning the reputation OF being al
ways enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the
celebrated DR.. KiLg's New Discovery
for Consnmption, will sell il on u
positive guarantee. It will surely
cure sny and every affection OF
Throat, Lungs, and Chest, and to
show our confidence, we invite yon
to call and get Trial Bottle Free.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-03-15
III Were q Girl.
JAMES r.. KENYON,

III were a girl would have an aim
IN life. would set my mark high
and would not fall short OF 1t. The
adage, Where there is will there IL
way Is as true as steel
/ would Initiate the meakness and
gentility Of my mother.
/ would pride mvself on tho respct'
ability OF my family.
I would keep good company OF
none at all.
IwouId read good books, such as
would enlarge my mind and nt me for
q higher life.
would be truthful In my actions;
ne well ~ ia words.
/ would keep a diary. for II might
be useful, as well as a pleasure to me
IN later years.
/ would throw away my silly ways
and ssucy looks, II ] had any.