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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-02-28

the city to-day and reports work on
the 9C's progressing finely.
Real Estate has been moving lively
since last Saturday, at good prices,
The end is net yet.
ia. Martin bought five lots from
the Watauga Land Co Monday on
Watauga and Unaka avenues.
Mrs. Jennie Merely and her two
sons, Paul and Cullus, leave for their
home in Philadelphia, Pa, tonight
Fresh Florida oranges at Geo. R.
Browns.
A big line Of pant goods, cashiers,
and jeans, 50, go and 25c. per yard.
PenlanG, Hurst & Co.
j. A. Martin is moving real estate
pretty lively. He bought % lots yes
terday and sold Is. He is one Of a
number of gentlemen who have the
faith and the cash to speculate.
A really pretty girl was never caught
chewing gum in public. 1t is only
the homely, cross-eyed and irregular
| ly-banged ones who can afford to
make spectaCles of themselves.
J.. H. Mulholland, agent for the
Equitable Life of New York made
another trip to Knoxville Monday
last, from the indications we think
business had very little to do with the
trip. The COMET will make the an
nouncement in due time.
Call on Penland, Hurst & Co. for
your curtain goods.
The Johson City Medical Society
meets this evening at 6 80 o'clock in
DR.. Toys Office. A full attendance is
desired as business Of importance will
come before the Society.
by order of Sect.
H. p King will move to Bristol and
open boot and shoe house in week
or So. Mr.. King is one of our bes
business men and we regret to lose
him. We will let him go with a string
to him, however, and in little while
will pull him back again.
Mr.. J. E. Wade was called to Chris
tiansburg last Sunday by the seriou
illness Of his aged father. The new
reached here Tuesday that Mr.. Wad,
died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock
The deceased was well known il
johnson City, and his friends her
will regret to learn OF his death.
Corn meal al Geo. R. Browns.
Go to Penland, Hurst & Co. 70
cheap sugars, ~ to Sc. per pound
Messrs. w. G. and Geo. D. Taylo
have purchased the E, Simerly farm
in the Doe River Cove. 1t is situate,
one mile from Hampton on the E. I
&. w. N. G. Railroad and contain
seven hundred acres. Four hundred
acres of the land is in a fine state c
cultivation and three hundred acre
lies on the side OF the mountain and
we'll timbered. 1t is the farm formerI
owned by Johnson Hampton. TIL
titles are perfect. This farm is nov
offered for sale. Parties desiring t
purchase can call on on correspon
with W. G. or Geo. d. Taylor Happ
Valley, Tenn.
Mr. s. M. johnson and Mr.. A. j
Eyerly, Of Knoxville, were in the cit
last week, They were representa-
the Southern Building and Loan Al
ISOLATION, and established branc
association here. Col. T. K. Matso
was elected president; j, f. Crandal
treasurer; +. P. Baxter, secretar,
l The directors are S. Simcox, F.
Chritzman, ]. L. Evans, George !
Brown, J. P. Hopple, Ike T. Jot
and w. W. Kirkpatrick. Over 81
shares were taken, and there is evei
reason to believe that 1000 shares wi
be taken as soon as the people full
understand the principles
0 A mark down without parallel {
L our stock Of heavy shoes
4 Penland, Hurst & Coz
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-02-28
Contractor and Builder.

To my former patrons and friends ;
Allow me to tender my thanks for all
past announcements in business, and
to solicit fair share of patronage for
the future, promising, with so years
of actual experience, to be able to give
entire satisfaction. Will contract for
all styles of brick either public or pri-
vate, at home or abroad.
Yours Respectfully,
225-tf j.. j. ADAMS.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06
Every thing neat and new at China
Barber Shop.
The Road q sure Go.

A Appointment man OF this place was in
Cincinnati the first of last week and paid
Receiver Hunt visit. In talking about
the completion of the Sardinia Branch
Mr.. Hunt said that he had no doubt at all
but that the road would be built. He
said he was almost certain he could satisfy
his capitalists with the towns proposition
and that the probability was the work
would commence very soon. He further
said that as he bad now gone 30 far into
the matter he did not propose to be
thrown off the track but at the proper
time, II the project fell through, he would
make 1t plain to the people here why 1t
fell through. MIR. Hunt Is reported ss
being very much in earnest In the matter
now, for reasons which he freely gave the
gentleman, and 1t looks to us very much
as though we have at last found our
Moses. Bring the road In and let us all
be Georgetown Ne,Os- Democrat.
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R0bbing the Streets.

Grant Thompson-not our genial and
respected citizen who often answers to
the name Of Gran, but a denizen Of Ball
Knob-was found pilfering the rocks
from our streets, regardless of the cost
to the corporation in placing stone there.
In addition to this act of thievery he was
amusing himself by choking Gabe Days
boy and conducting little circus with
out license down on West street last
Saturday evening, for which varied and
sundry acts the blue coats took him
under their wing, fguratively speaking,
and unloaded his capacious pockets OF
the products Of Jos. Richards quarry. In
an interview with the Mayor, Thompson
plead guilty to an effort to carry toe
much Of the 20 be joyful" and also an
improper use Of the Kings English
SO and costa. Stone-pilS.
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Mcyay-Cunnlngham

Mr.. Leslie McVay, son Of Isaac Nc
Way, Of near Leesburg, and Mrs. Anna
B. Cunningham, daughter OF Mr.. A. ].
q. Blount, Of near Marshall, we're mar.
ried at the County Infirmary, on Thurs
day, May 3Oth, 1889, by Miss Emma
Spencer, of westboro, in the presence Of
q few of thier most intimate friends. The
groom has been employed for some time
as foreman on the farm and the bride as
an assistant for the matron, Mrs.Andrews
for the past fifteen months. The follow.
ing day very pleasant reception was
held at the residence of Mr.. Isaac Nc.
Way. The bride and groom were &C.
companied by the brides parents and
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Andrews. Miss
Spencer is, perhaps, the first lady who
ever officiated in this capacity in High
land county.
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An Open Letter from Representative
BrittOn.

EDITOR News HERALD - Allow me
through your columns to say to my fell
low.citizens what l have said to many
privately, that to be candidate for re.
election to the State Legislature for a
second term involves a sacrifice which |
at present cannot make. While my
poor efforts were put forth for what I
considered to be for the best interests OF
our people, yet some important measures
were left undone-measures that the
best interests OF our people would doubt
less be subserved by their passage into
laws. Not least among these would be
the repeal Of the law creating the Cir
cult Court. Its creation was mistake.
1t was supposed it would be the best
means Of relieving the Supreme Court of
its overburdened labors, but experience
has demonstrated the mistake. While
the Circuit Court costs the State annu-
ally between eighty.fve and one hum
dred thousand dollars the Supreme Court
is farther behind with its docket than
it has ever been in the history Of the
State. There ought to be Supreme
Judges enough to keep up with the
work, but We refused to create any more
while the almost useless appendage OF a
Circuit Court has to be supported by the
people. Another crying evil. is the
inequality Of the burdens of taxation.
While farms and farm property does not
escape taxation, millions Of stocks,
bonds, moneys, credits and franchises
go untaxed, thereby increasing the levy
upon all property ON the duplicate.
Many hope to remedy this evil by con-
stitutional amendment. Bat one feature
embraced in the proposed amendment is
abolshing the rule that all property
shall be taxed uniformly is Of very
doubtful utility. This same class Of men
who bear the burdens of taxation peti.
toned the Legislature TO pass some more
efficient laws to prevent the farms and
farmers from wsnton tpsspassers, but
with eight or ten farmers 10 one hundred
and FIVE or six men Of other pursuits, II
is not strange that Jack Hart, Of Cincin
|: natl, would stick the bill down in his
pocket and never have time to report II
from the committee. Jack is Jolly
fellow. But why talk OF measures? Like
! the Savior's poor, they are always will
us. ]. BRITToN.
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Jacks q Trump.

It was Jack McMahan that was laying
himself out as a winning card last Sum
day evening. He was letting off some
of his surplus stock Of fun to the amuse-
ment or disgust OF the people of East
street. The coppers got on the scent
that the risky Jack needed some re-
straint placed on his free show. So the
chase commenced. Jack was finally
corralled in a small building on the prop.
erty belonging to r. B. Nevin. He
closed the door from the inside, using
himself as a slide bar. No key could
unlock this combination, and as a last
resort Marshal Lewis utilized his vigor-
GUS foot as battering-ram on the door.
The result was that the door and slide
bar were in one promiscuous mess, slide
bar under. Sequel-Jack landed in the
cooler. TheR Rne of so that was slated
revived. IS and cost placed against
Jack for last offence, which he is now
liquidating under the direction Of VIM.
Eenner.
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The case Of Pavey & Davis vs. John
Brown was before the court Wednesday
of last week. The case is peculiar
one, having its origin in the Britton'
Brown trouble. Pavey & Davis were
counsels for Brown in that trouble and
this CT Sc is for $500 for fees in another
case which was compromised and which
fee Brown refused to pay in his lifetime.
It has been revived in the name OF Mary
Brown, sister Of John Brown, and ad-
ministratrix Of the estate of the deceased.
The case, as has been said, was partially
heard, but was thrown out on some legal
technicality by the ruling OF the court.
We understand that the case will be ap.
pealed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

Mr.. EDITOR The past week was one
OF much pleasure and intellectual en-.
joyment to our people. The closing ex-
ercises Of the Conservatory OF Music
began on Monday, closing with the con-
cert on last Friday. The Juvenile Glass
Recital reflected much credit upon Miss
Dutton, who is superior teacher. The
pupils recital well satisfied those who
heard Professor McKenzie's pupils play.
How fortunate they were to have him
as their teacher, so competent and
thorough. All Of the exercises were in
teresting, instructive and entertaining.
The art reception deserves more than a
passing notice. The wood carving by
Miss Fry's pupils was beautifully and
we'll done. The oil paintings by Mr..
Lindsey g class evinced much proficiency.
In particularly by a special mention of
some, would not be in good taste. Each
had some merit, others were deserving
of much praise, and in the delineation
of their special studies the soul Of the
artist could be seen.
The concert on Friday was, we think,
the best that has been given in Hills
boro. Mr.. Fry's orchestra from Chilli.
cothe was one OF the special attractions
OF the evening, and delighted our ears
with many strains of lovely music. Miss
Dutton executed very difficult selection
with ease. Her touch was sprightly, and
her execution very fine, giving much
pleasure to all who heard her. Mr.. j,
w. Howard. as pianist, deserves much
praise, as he had difficult position to
fill. Miss Ida Mckenzie, as soloist, gave
us what we thought her best musical
effort since she has been here. Hel
voice was sweet and clear, and we hope
that We shall hear her many times in
the future. DIR. Callahan rendered his
part well, and sustained his reputation
as good singer. Mr.. David Davis, the
tenor singer of st. Paul's Episcopal choil
at Cincinnati, was the star Of the even
ing, delighting our ears with notes thai
thrilled our musical nature.
Last but not least, the chorus deserves
some praise. We had hard task be
fore us to learn the Creation. But hav
ing confidence in our leader and hi
ability to take US over the knotty points
we gave all that was musical in US Il
master, If not thoroughly, yet to so rem
der it that it might be success, ant
your readers who were there know hov
we succeeded. Professor McKenzi
has given us many musical treats, an,
our people appreciate his efforts, if al
do not admire classical music, which (,
certain degree is an educated taste
We hope that the Conservatory, unde
his management, will prove to our pee
pie in the future as in the past. Ho,
fortunate we are to have it in our midst
The reception given to the chorus afte
the concert by Professor Mckenzie wa
fully appreciated, and il was an evenin
of much pleasure. j. Med. s.
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Maybe this does not interest you. If
it don't you need not read it. This was
simply penned for the benefit of those
who wear othes-gentlemen's clothes
we mean, and Mr.. Simon Brown, of the
New York Clothing House, is dealer
in this kind Of raiment. See his ad. in
another column. Mr.. Brown is here to
stay and would be glad to make the ac-
quaintance and receive part of the
public patronage. =
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

Miss Matte Striblin, whom all will
remember as one Of Hillsboro's agreea-
BILE young ladies, was married at her
home in st. Joseph, Mo-, on Wednes-
day, June 9th, to Mr.. George Howard
Fay. The newly married couple left
Immediately for Idaho. Mrs. Fay car.
ries the best wishes of her host Of friends
in this county, and in this list is the
NEWS. HERALD.
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Children's Day.

Children's Day will be observed at
Elton's school house, June 9th, 1889, at
8 o'clock. Exercises will be opened
with singing, reciting Bible verses and
q recital by the children, entitled,
Character. Building, followed by an ad.
dress to the Sunday school by Prof. D..
s. Ferguson, OF the Hillsboro Col.
lege. 1t is with much pleasure
we announce that Mr.. Ferguson
will be in our midst again, he hav-
ing taught school at this place about five
years. A good time is expected and a
full house is desired. SECRETARY.
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Council met in regular session last

Council met in regular session last
Monday evening. The usual salaries
and bills were allowed. The levy OF
taxation for municipal purposes was
passed. The levy stands at the old rate,
the additional cost Of lighting the streets
and fire alarm allowing no reduction in
either of those funds. But the people
should know that another levy not as
heavy as the present one will liquidate
the debt incurred by building the Short
Line Railroad, which will only be four
thousand after the present levy is col
lected. A petition was presented by q
number of our business men asking that
license for the privilege of selling goods
on the street be increased. Strange as
this assertion may seem the ordinance
regulating the time for closing saloons
was read again for the first time.
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Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Highland county
are called to assemble at the Court
House, on
Saturday, June 22d, 1889,
at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose Of Sc
lectine seven delegates and seven alter
mates to the Republican State Conven-
ton to be held at Columbus, June 25th
and Goth, 1889. Leroy KELLY,
Chairman Republican Ex. Com.
OTTo F. HORST, Sec'y.
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waterl Water! But it is only in
wells, and the wells-new ones-are
being made by company from Martins
vile, O., under the Arm name Of P. G..
Wairick & Co. They drilled we'll for
Mrs. Shipp, one for Mr.. Hoggard, and
are now working on the Lambert lot at
Capt. E. Debruin's. Their apparatus is
a miniature gas or oil we'll pattern, such
as was used in drilling the gas we'll here.
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June Wall PAPER Sale.

After three months active sales in
wall paper at Bowles' store, there is still
large stock on hands, which will now
be offered at lower prices than ever to
close out. If you want to buy wall
paper now is your chance.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

The Sinking Spring Reunion will be
held at Serpent Mound on Tuesday,
July I'd, 1889. Bring your baskets we'll
filed and let US have an old fashion
picnic. Persons wishing dinner at the
hotel can be accommodated by notifying
the proprietor. ]. M. HIEsTAND, Pres.
NJ. McKEEHAN, Sec'y.
Hillsboro o., June I'd, 1889.
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The prettiest things on wheels are the
baby carriages at Morrow Bros, and the
stock OF such carriages is the largest one
ever brought to Hillsboro. The pro.
prietors and clerks consider it recogni-
ton of their superior stock Of goods if
you call to examine. No trouble to
show goods.
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Resolutions Of Respect.

At called meeting of Carson Camp,
No. 4S, Sons Of Veterans, on Thursday
evening, May 3Oth, a committee was ap-
pointed to draft resolutions on the death
Of Past Orderly Bebee Barrere, in ac-
cordance with which the following were
adopted:
HEADQUARTERS CARSON CAMP,l
No. 48, 8. of v.
HrLLsBoRo, o., May 80, 1889.
WHEREAS, The Supreme Captain Of
the Universe has taken from the circle
around our campfire our beloved brother,
Past Orderly Bebee Barrere; be 1t
Resolved, That while words of regret
and coincidence can but meagrely convey
the deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy
that his departure has accustomed; and
although no e1travagant laudation can
sufficiently extol the many virtues of
our departed friend and brother as ex.
emplifed in his daily life, we, the
companions not alone Of his mature
years, but Of his youth and childhood as
we'll, deem 1t fitting that we should
hereby bear testimony to his excellence
as companion in our Camp, and to the
-innumerable commendable traits of his
upright character to his steadfastness
to the principles that are admirable in
the son, the husband and the social and
business associate, as we'll as to his fidel.
ity to the principles OF our order-friend-
ship, charity, loyalty; and be it further
Resolved, That we tender to the rela.
tives of the deceased, and particularly to
the sorrowing young widow, our most
sincere sympathy and be it further
Resolred, That we present to the be.
reaved widow Of our departed compan.
ion copy of these resolutions, and that
copies be furnished to local papers and
Camp and Post for publication.
H. d. DAVIS,
WIN. H. T. SHADE,
HERsCHEL Russ,
Committee.
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The fruit season is here and Mr.. Ben.
Muntz was the first man to visit the
sanctum of the NEws-HERALD Office this
season. Yum! Positively the best
favored strawberries we have tasted
this season. Certainly you have our
thanks, ::Mr. Muntz. Glad to see you
anv dav. ,f,.s 1862" "'s
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DOWN! DOWN! DOWN!
To Carpet Buyers.

We call the attention of the trade to
the unusually attractive line Of carpets We
are carrying this season, and to the very
lou prices at which we are offering them.
Buyers will find that We are indeed
HEADQUARTERS for carpets in this market.
LYTLE & Son.
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Buckle Your Lines.

If you neglect to fasten your lines
before starting your nag it may not stop
at your word. Marshal Lewis did not
on Wednesday morning, and John had
to jump, resulting in an official spread
and a scratched face. Very little
damage was done either to horse or
vehicle, and John is not permanently
disfgured.
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The County Commissioners at their
session this week granted three turn.
pixies on the one mile system, all In
Dodson township. Also ordered view
for county road at petition of S. B.
yansant and others, a. we'll As allowing
bills customary at the regular quarterly
meeting.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

Mrs. Lydia Merriweather will lecture
at this place on Tuesday night of next
week under the auspices Of the w. O. T.
U. She is q Southern lady, and comes
wellrecommended as lady and speaker.
Further notice of the place and, hour
will be given. SECRETARY.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

Messes. Ed. German, of Blanchester,
and Ed. Alice, of Cincinnati, and Miss
Nealie Deible, OF Blanchester, spent
Decoration Day with their friend. Miss
Kate Mullenix, Of this place.
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The meeting Of the Amusement Club,
which was to have been held last Tues
day evening at the residence Of Mr.. O.S.
Price, was postponed. The club will
meet on Friday evening of this week.
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Toward the center Of the earth is
where the Commissioners are putting
the bottom Of the we'll at the southeast
corner Of the Court House yard.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

Stock sale was but slimly attended
last Saturday. About 90 head of horses
changed hands to the following parties:
Flock II, Smith 8, Russell 8, Waul
Bros. 8, Albright s, Bodily 4, Hampton
8, and about the usual changes amongst
our local horsemen. Prices ranged q
little lower than in the May sale.
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A called meeting Of the Alumna OF
highland Institute is requested to meet
at the Conservatory next Saturday, June
9Th, at three o'clock. A full attendance
10 desired. a T4
By order OF the President.
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If you have bought photograph con-
tract, bring it to my gallery and will
fill the contract for So, and give you bet
ter work than has ever been made in
Hillsboro. J. u. FoULK.
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The "oldest inhabitant" has not been
beard from, but We would be glad to
have him refresh his memory and state
In few words what are his recollections
of cold weather during the last Of May.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

VIM. Reed and Thos. Valentine each
deposited a dollar for hoss pasture. They
were grazing their steppers on the pub.
lie highway, and Justice Maddox read
from the law that without permission
from the authorities the pasture was
worth dollar.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-06

Mr.. Warden Barrere, of Canton, ILL.,,
son of Granville Barrere, lately deceased
and nephew of Geo. w. Barrere of this
place, is visiting friends and relatives in
this county.
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Miss Lizzie Young, Of Mason City, w.
Va, is in charge of the Western Union
Telegraph, Office in Hillsboro, Miss
Smith, who. vssj formerly in charge
having gone to her home at Washington
CHI
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THE RECONCILIATION.

Two urchins strolling on the beach,
Beside the tranquil sea.
Beheld a pearly block, and each
Cried, THAT belongs to me-"
And both at once with eager hands.
Began to scramble in the sands.
Like alabaster pure and white.
Upon the pebbled shore.
That treasure lay, lovely sight,
And well worth fighting DER;
Long struggled the contending twain
The prize SO coveted to gain.