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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
For Sale.

A farm So miles from Johnson City
with a good barn and two dwelling
houses, fishpond and other conven-
iencies. The farm contains 90 to 50
acres.
Also two lots in the town of Johnson
City 50x15S feet, each lying in the
western part of the town.
Also Mineral springs and 10 acres
OF ground in Carter county Tenn,
and half interest in 10 acres OF miner
al land in Garter county.
For full particulars call on or adj
dress
Wiley NJ. Christian
If Johnson City, Tenn.
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For Rent.

Offices Nos. 2, 8, A and s, above Citi-
zens Bank in Harr building also res
idence on Willard avenue, between
Roam and Melbourne, containing s
rooms and within easy access to the
business centre. Apply to
W. s. CAMPBELL,
II Room No. l, Harr Building.
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For Sale.

Saw-mill, 10000 feet capacity per
day, with engine and boiler and all
necessary attachments, in complete
running order, including trucks, cant.
hooks, log chains, &c. Will exchange
for good real estate, or sell on long
time, with approved security. Ad-
dress F. A. STATION,
Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

Charlie Faw, of Sullivan, Shep. M.
Anderson, Of Carter, A. 7. Harper, of
North Carolina, and D. G. swadley,
Esq, OF this county, were in the city
this morning. Each of these gentle
men bought an "0ld Hickory" wagon
nom Seaver 4 Summers, which is
further evidence that this wagon is
well known and appreciated.
A. P. Henderson & Co. are receiving
a new stock Of cooking and heating
stoves and will surprise you with low
prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

Ladies' New Markets and Short Cloaks,
Jersey Jackets and Wooden Hosiery,
Cashmeres; KenFiettas and Flannels,
and most everything to make comfort
able and adorn the fair sex.
We are also prepared to meet any
competition in Mems Suits, Men and
Boys Over-coats, Winter Caps, Wooden
Under and Over-shirts, Heavy Brogan
Boots, Obtained Boots, Fine Cali
Boots, Gum Boots, Arctic Over-shoes
and Rubber Shoes.
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FOR SALE.

Fine FIGURING Mill, and Saw Mill.
Fifty-one acres OF land, a good Store
House, two Dwelling Houses, (post OF.
flee on laRd), in Sullivan county, four
miles east Of Bluff City, on Holston
river. Reason for selling, / want to
move to town. For further particu-
lars apply TO me at my Office at Island
Mills, Tenn,
2S6-2S9 J. I. CRrMIFY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
Notice.

Commencing September 2Sth, SO,
the First National Bank will be open
on Saturday night from 6 to 8 p. m. to
receive SAVINGS DEPOSITS only, on
which we will issue CERTIFICATES
BEARING INTEREST. Deposits Of 81 and
up received. Only bank in this
county under GOVERNMENT control
and with PAID in cash capital and
profits of $4,000.
Our stockholders are also held for
an additional $4,000 to secure our DE-
PosITs, making this the largest, strong
est and Oldest bank in the county.
For further information, call in and
see us, and we will be pleased to ex.
plain more fully.
282-294 FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
For sale.

saw-mill, 10000 feet capacity per
day, with engine and boilers and all
necessary attachments, in complete
running order, including trucks, cant.
hooks, log-chains, &c. Will exchange
for good real estate, or sell on long
time, with approved security. Ad-
dress F. A. STRATToN.
Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
DIR. G. Fl. Berry Dentist,

First National Bank Building
Will Patton has the best stock OF
choice fruit and groceries in the city.
II you want nice and cheap heat
ing stove for your Office, go to A. P,
Henderson & Co.'s.
French and stick candy always
fresh at Geo. r. Browns.
A. P. Henderson & Co. will make
you prices on roofing and guttcring
that can't be beat in the city.
Will Patton's oysters are the best
Try them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

Penland Hurst & Co., are noted for
their ability to "get there with both
foet," when the occasion demands.
They are always offering special in
ducements that astonish and please
the ladies' and the people generally.
Their latest novelty, which is given
away with every dollar purchase, is a
handsome case, containing one paper
at Sharp's needles, one large and one
small cotton darner, one steel bodkin
and one carpet and button needle.
1t is a novelty worth having, and the
COMET acknowledges the receipt Of
A,aa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

w, L. Taylor & Bro, have opened a
grocery and provision store, on Spring
St in the Harr block. The members
OF the firm are young men from Rog-
ersville Junction, Tenn, and come to
our midst with, the Endorsement Of the
best people Of their town. They pro-
pose to carry general line OF family
groceries, but will make specially
of baled hay, grain and feed, and Of
fer contractors special inducements,
See add in another column.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
Farm for Sale.

A good farm on Knob Greek four
and one half miles from Johnson City
situated on the Charleston, Cincinnati
and Chicago railroad and containing
AZ acres more or less. There is a
good house, barn and other outbuild-
ings on the place. For terms Of sale
apply at COMET OFFICE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
Dissolution Notice.

The firm OF M. J. Austin & Co, has
dissolved, by mutual consent, M. ].
Austin retiring. R. ]. Lusk will con-
tinue the business at the old stand,
and will assume all the responsibility
of the old firm. H. @. Austin has
charge of the manufacturing depart
ment and all work is guaranteed.
Roofing and guttering will receive
his special supervision.
r. ]. LUsK,
oct 7-lSS9 NJ. J. AUSTIN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

Ammunition, loaded shells, guns,
&c, &c. Seaver & Summers.
Fresh oysters received daily at Will
Patton's and served in any style and
at all hours at his restaurant on Pub
lie Square.
George Brown receives fresh oysters
every day.
For anything in the tinware line,
call at A. P. Henderson & Co.'s.
Oysters arriving daily at
Geo. r. Browns.
Fine breech and muzzle-loading
shot-guns, all styles and prices at Sea-
yer & Summers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
LISTEN AGAIN!

One dozen Cabinet Photographs and
a q Liie-size Crayon Picture in fine
gilt frame-all for $40. Anything you
want in the picture line, come to me.
Your friend,
CARGII.L.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
TEAMS WANTED.

Twenty good teams wanted at once
at So per day to work on the Three C'a
road. Apply to
J. G. SULLIVAN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

The stockholders OF the johnson
City Electric Light and Power Co. are
requested to meet in the Office OF the
company, No. 4, First National Bank
building, November 10th, 1889.
By order of the President,
WILEY M. CHRISTIAN.
Johnson CITY. Oct. IA,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
100 MEN WANTED.

One hundred men wanted to work
on the Three C's road, on Section IL,
at once. Wages, $1.25 per day.
J. g. SULLIVAN,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
LOOKI LOOK!!

One dozen Cabinet Photographs and
a Life-size Picture in fine gilt frame
for SIS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
CHEAP BOOKS
A FULL LINE OF THE
LATEST AND MOST POP
ULAR BOOKS

At Lower Prices than ever before of
Tered. All Periodicals, Magazines and
Humorous Publications kept OH sale.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
w O. PRICE,
BARBER AND HAIR.DRESSER.

First-class workman, clean
linen, keen razors and the
neatest parlor in the city, are
special inducements.
Ladies and children's work
a speciality.
Shop in Piedmont House.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

Some Dry Goods and Notions to
close out at less than cost.
Everything worn by men. Come
and see US for anything in our line.
We are headquarters for all kinds Of
Footwear.
Satisfaction in price and quality of
goods
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
OUR GOODS
ARE NEARLY ALL IN
Bargain 60 storE,

and they are carrying them off in
loads. They are acting wisely, too,
for no doubt we have cold, hard win
ter approaching, and now is the time
to select from fresh stock your
~ Dr NrTyUnO
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

Remember, we order books. maga-
sines and daily and weekly papers at
the regular price.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24

We will receive this week large
line OF BLANK BOOKS. Come and
see our line, and get our prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
THE COMET.
EVERY THURSDAY

subscription price, one year, a.26.
@ mo. 20.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-10-24
WOODEN UNDERWEAR,

COMFORTS AND BLANKETS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21

Haupt Lodge No. "a, ]. o. o. F., meets
this evening.
Regular monthly meeting of st. Andrews
Society this evening.
Solomon's Lodge No. |, F. aud A. M.
| holds a regular communication this eve
ming.
There were only four cases for the police
| court at the barracks up to l o'clock this
morning.
Edgar b. Whitehurst and L. J. Dunn
| have been appointed notaries public by
Judge Adams.
| The work of excavating for the founda-
tions of the new government building on
| Oglethorpe square has begun and is
| pl ogresslng rapidly.
Mr. +. D. Daffin is erecting a double
| tenement house on Estill avenue. DR.. Geogre
| H. Stone has just completed small cottage
on the same thoroughfare.
Matte Bell, little colored girl between
4 and years of age, while playing out
in Waldburg street yesterday was run over
by buggy and frightfuly gashed about
the head DR.. Sheftall attended the child.
He does not consider the injuries necessarily
serious.
John Roberts and Thomas Smith, both
employed on the steamship Nacoochee, got
into an alteration on board the ship yes
terday afternoon. Roberts drew a knife
and stabbed Smith Policeman Hartigan
Of the Ocean Steamship Company police
arrested him and lodged him in the
barracks.
The MORNING NEWS is requested to call
attention to the dangerous condition of
Liberty street, between Montgomery and
West Broad streets, where the space be-
tween the tracks of the Belt Line and the
City and Suburban line has been left I'M
paved. There is depression Of eight inches,
and vehicles or pedestrians crossing it at
night are liable to meet with serious acct
dent.
Chief Fireman Puder finished cleaning
out the old fire cisterns yesterday. They
are now ready for the water to be put in
them. Chief Puder has turned in his report
to the chairman Of the fire committee OF
council, and he will probably be instructed
to-day to fill them. He has been eight days
cleaning them out. Over fifty-six wagon
loads of dirt and trash we're removed. Ten
loads were removed from the Columbia
square cistern and nine loads were removed
from Green square.
A local fire alarm was sent into fireman's
headquarters yesterday morning at 1890
o'clock from Henry street lane, near
Whitaker street. The fire department
responded, and located the fire o. the roof
Of house at the corner of Henry street
lane and Whitaker street, occupied by A.
b. Foster (colored). Protection Hose Com
pany No. l. was the first to arrive, and ex-
ting uished the flame before the other com
panies arrived The fire had it's origin
from spark from the stove pipe falling
on the roof A large hole was burned in
the roof and the family had to move out Of
the house. Foster is a barber and was not
at home The property is owned by d.
Rosenbrook. 1t is supposed to be insured.
The Butterfly" in tae garden group,
i : -A.1. 80. q
Purim bal maSque Tuesday night, was pho
tographed yesterday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
PANIC IN A HOTEL OFFICE.
| Runaway Horse Makes Things
Lively at the ecreven House.

A Runaway Horse Makes Things
Lively at the acreven House.
''Glve room for the nagln shouted Chief
Clerk Bevill at the Screven house last night.
He has been suffering with an aggravated
sore throat, but he strained point to save
the lives of some of the guests Of the hotal
and that Of his own Cashier George was
the first to realize the full import OF the
words, and moment later he went through
the rear door of the office He was not
frightened, but the situation was an embar-
RAISING ore to the guests, and he wanted to
restore Crder
A startling sight met the ewes of the
guests, who turned to look In the direction
OF which the warning came, and there was
q rushing ard scrambling TO the rear of the
MOTEL A frightened horse, with the rem
nant Of buggy dangling behind him,
came dashing through johnson square. He
was heading toward the Congress street
entrance Of the hotel. The afternoon SER
vices at Christ church had just concluded,
and the street was filed with people
mostly ladies, who were returning from
church. They ran shrieking into the
Screven house and across the street, ard
some of them were too frightened to move
at all.
Dashing up to the main entrance Of the
hotel the frightened animal suddenly turned
toward Bull street ana broke through the
entrance TO the reading room. The doors
which were closed were burst open, ana a
sofa setting in front of the doors was up
turned and knocked out into the middle Of
the room. The horse fell, but quickly re-
covered his legs and ran around the corner
The buggy caught against the corner post
and was demolished. One lady had Just
crossed the street and narrowly escaped be-
ing run over, as the horse went tearing
down Bull street with the shafts dangling
70 his heels
The horse belonged to firm on the Bay.
1t lad just been hitcle ed up at Gleason's
stables on Bryan street, aud a porter was
driving him around TO the firms place of
business. When he reached the square one
Of the wheels of the buggy came of, aud
that side Of the buggy fell to the ground.
making considerable noise The porter fell
out. The horse became frightened and
ran through the square, leaving portions of
the vehicle at each tree he passed. When
he reached the middle walk he turned and
headed for the Screven house. 1t was then
that Chief Clerk Bevill warned the guests
ana took the necessary precautions himself
1t was most remarkable occurrence. ~
said a spectator "How nobody was hurt
or no more damage was done than there
was is a mystery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
At Estill's.

SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING NEWS,
SAVANNAH WEEKLY NEWS, Little Lord
Fauntleroy," by Frances Hodgson Burnett;
THE Upland Mystery" by Mrs. NJ. R. P.
Hatch; Luke Darby, the World Detect
i've" by Harry lockwood; CHS Worst
Enemy by Harry Watkins; Cruelty
Her." Stofy of Now, by Ramsay Morris;
RED Rivngton," by William Westall
The Star OF India by Edward S. Ellis,
A. NJ; Godey's Lady's Book for April,
Peterson's Magazine for April, Harper'i
Weekly, Leslie's Weekly, Town Topics,
Life, New York Herald, World, Press, Sun,
Star, Times, Tribune, Baltimore American,
Boston Herald, Boston Globe, Baltimore
Sun, Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati
Gazette, Philadelphia Press, Philadelphia
Times, New Orleans Times-Democrat, At
lanta Constitution, Macon Telegraph, Au-
gusta Chronicle, Charleston News and Cou-
rler, Charleston World, Florida Times
Union, Louisville Courier-Journal, Chicago
lnter-Ocean, Chicago Tribune
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
ADVICE TO Mothers.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should
always be used when children are cutting
teeth. 1t relieves the little sufferer at once
it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev-
ing the child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as bright as button" 1t is very
pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all pam, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. Twenty-Five centa
n hottia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
A Benefit to Prof. Myers.

Mr.. G. Myers will be rendered a benefit
at the theater April 4. Mr.. Myers is a pro-
fessional sparrer Of reputation and for some
time has been teaching the art Of "manly
defense" in Savannah. He was brought
here from New York by Mr.. G. s. Nc
Alpin, president of the Athletic Club,
and his pupils and friends desire
TO return to him stantial
recognition for his services. The pro-
gramme for the entertainment is baing
made up. Ladies will be exoec, led, aud the
events OF the evening will be especially ar
ranged for them, so that they will encour-
age, by their presence, these exhibitions to
be given annually hereafter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
The Superior Court.

The jury in the case of H. G. Howard
against the Savannah, Florida and West
ern rail way rendered a verdict yesterday
for the plaintiff for $2,5O0 The amount
sued for was $4,000.
The case of Reiser & Stern ct al VS..
Pearson & Spann ct al. in equity, occupied
the day up to 6 o'clock last night, when
further trial was postponed to 10 o'clock
this morning
Before taking recess the court passed an
order for the removal of the books, records,
etc, to the Whitfield building, and for the
holding of court there until further orders.
The grand and petit jurors will appear at
10 o'clock this morning at the Whitfield
building
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
Remarkable Cure of Lumbago.

Q. NJ. Weeks, Denver, Col, writes:
For nearly six years l suffered greatly
with what the doctors call lumbngo. was
unable to walk In that interval more than
a few cps at a time, or to rise from a chair
after once sitting down, without assistance.
friend urged me TO give ALLcooK's
Porous PLAsTERs a trial. He obtained
some for me and put them on my back. |
felt easier with them on than anything |
had ever tried, and continued their use Tor
week, until l was absolutely cured-cured
so tnat from that day TO this I have been
able TO work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
G. A. RS AT A CAMPFIRE.
w. s. Hancock Post Celebrates Its
Third Birthday

4AlL0
Winfield Scott Hancock Post No. 8, Grand
Army of the Republic, held its third annual
reunion at Emmett hall last night Half a
hundred comrades sat around the campfire
and revived the memories Of the days when
brave soldiers stood side by side and fought
for what they deemed to be their rights.
1t was an occasion that will be long remem-
bered by those who were present.
A meeting Of tho post was held at 8
O'Clock, and at 9 o'clock the supper call was
sounded by buglar NJ. II. Ray.
The tables We're spread in the
post room. Over the commanders desk
were the union colorS, upon which was a
Bible, and upon that lay two crossed swords
At the head of the table sat Post Com
mander 7. +. Gleason. Opposite him was
Senior Vice Commander Warren Snow,
and at the end of the table, Junior
The menu included dishes that
recalled the memories of the field.
Pork and beans and hard tack had thor
place by the side of roast turkey, ham and
tongue and delicious salads. The old can
teen with its Rat cred sides was passed from
mouth TO mouth, and brought back recol-
lections OF the days that tried mems souls,
and campfires in the forests and before the
trenches.
When the last course had been served,
Commander Gleason opened the speeches
with formal welcome on behalf of the
post to its guests, after which
Comrade Baorddee sung, 1--WE Drank from
the Same Cauteen." Senior Vice Department
Commander A. f. Sholei, VINO was the or
ganizer of the post, was to have responded
10 the toast, Our organization. the Grand
Army Of the Republic, and the women OF
the war; but he is absent from the city,
and his speech was read. 1t reviewed
the history OF the organization from
its START IN 1866 to tue present time.
Commander Sholes told in graphic man.
ner the story of the organization of the
Grand Army OF the Republic, which has
now a membership OF nearly 100000. In
| 1868 as Maj. B. It. Stephenson Of Illinois
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
BECAME a Sister of Mercy.

A pretty service was held at the convent
st. Paul de Vincent yesterday afternoon.
Miss Mcdonald received the habit, aud will
hereafter be known in her religion as Sister
Mary Joseph. Father Cafferty conducted
the service. The affairs were beautifully
decorated with flowers, and tae flowers in
the inches and recesses of the windows lent
loveliness to the chapel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
An Imperative Necessity.

What pure air is to an unhealthy locality,
what spring cleaning is to the neat house
keeper, 50 is Hoods Sarsaparilla to every
body, at this season. The body needs to be
thoroughly renovated, the blood purified
and vitalized, the gerns of disease de-
stroyed. Scrofula, Salt Rheum, and all
other blood disorders are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the most popular and success
full spring medicine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
THE CITYs NEW ALDERMAN.

Ex-Alderman George 8. Haines Re-
Elected to the Council.
Ex-Alderman G.. S. Haines was elected to
the city council last night to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of L. A. Smith.
The election was unanimous Mr.. Haines
was a member of the last city council and
declined a reelection. During his
service as an alderman he has served
the city faithfully and well.
His reelection is n source of qualification
to his friends, and the board has secured an
efficient member. Mr.. Haines was waited
upon last night, and he notified the board
that he would accept. He will be sworn in
at the next meeting Of council and will be
appointed to the various committees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
assumption, scrofuia, General

Debility, Wasting Diseases Of Children,
Chronic Coughs and Bronchitis can be cured
by the use of SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod
Liver Oil with Hypophosphites. Promi-
nent physicians use IL aud testify TO its
great value. Please read tho following: II
used Scott's Emulsion for an obstinate
Cough with Hemorrhage, Loss Of Appetite,
Emaciation, Sleeplessness, etc. All Of these
have now left, and 1 believe your Emulsion
has saved a case Of well developed consump-
ton. j. Findley, NJ. d. Lone Star,
Texas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
You should not Fail

To visit the crockery house of James s.
Silva, if in search of a wedding or anniver-
sary present, or anything for home use.
You will find there the largest stock and
greatest variety, while the prices are guar
anteed as low as the lowest Rich cut
glassware, plain and decorated china,
lamps of every kind, and variety of other
desirable goods, which only personal in
spection can give an idea of.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
Gen. casey to be Here To-Day.

Gen. Thomas L. Casey, chief of engineers,
and Col. William P. Craighill, corps of en-
gineers. who is also division engineer of the
southeastern division, will arrive here this
morning. Gen. Casey is on an inspection
trip, which the chief of engineers is required
to make. He and Col. Craighill will visit
the engineering works in the Savannah
harbor and river to-day. and it is probable
that they will then go from here along the
coast soIthWard
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21

Do you drink lager beer? Yes. Then try
the Rochester Beer and we think you will
say it is the finest you ever drank. 1t is
pure and wholesome, delicious and spark
ling-no headache in this beer as It is pure
and healthy. Drink Rochester Beer and you
will drink no other after tasting this. Sold
by all firSt-clasS grocerS and bars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-21
The Harbor Lines.

A board Of engineers, consisting of Col
VIM. P. Craighill, Capt. VIM. II. Bixby
and Lieut.. o. NJ. Carter, corps of engineers,
will meet in this city at the office of Lieut..
Carter on March 90 to consider the question
of the bulkhead line Of the harbor, and will
hold public ting at noon that day.