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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
johnson City vs.. ROgersyiIle.

The game of base bail between the
Rogersville and Johnson City teams
Tuesday afternoon was the feature OF
the days sports. The game was called
at 80 with the visitors at the bat.
The game was interesting through
out, Notwithstanding the numerous
errors on both sides. 1t took the last
inning to decide the contest, which re-
suited as follows;
1884 7S9
Rogersville, 0 0 "a 0 Q Q 9 3-15.
Johnson City, 01O % 3-14.
Stanbury and Lane, OF Greeneville,
were the Umpires.
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A Centenarian.

On the 18th of July "Aunt" "Ibbie"
McKeehan Will be one hundred years
old if she lives to that date. Her home
is one mile from Milligan, IN Carter
county, and she is now enjoying good
health, considering her age. She goes
down flight of stairs three times a
day to her meals unattended and con-
verses as freely as a much younger
person. Her eyesight is failing, but
her other senses are intact.
"Aunt" lbbie is widow, and has
been for years. She lives with a
daughter, who is widow and who has
daughter, also a widow with o child
in the same house, making four genera
tions under one roof.
She has spinning wheels which she
has used for more than eighty years
and will use them on her one hun
dredth birthday. On that day the
neighbors have a celebration in her
honor, and cordial invitation is ex-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06


DURING the last week throughout
the United States there were 1874 bust
ness failures. For the quarter ending
Friday night there we're 3,119 failures,
against 2,119 for the same period of
1892. For the first six months of 1898
there were 6 ,401 crashes as compared
with 5,509 the CORRESPONDING time last
year. Bradstreet's review gives the liza
bilities so far this year to be $170,000,-
600, while the increase Of liabilities
over the first half OF last year is figured
to be $114OOO,OOO, just $S,OOO,OOO
more than Dun & Co.'S reckoning.
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Hawk Flew.

The firm OF Hawk & Pitts, doing bus
mess as the Windsor Restaurant. has
been suddenly dissolved, with the con.
sent OF Pitts taken ek parte, After do
ing a rushing business on the 4th, the
members of the firm counted up the
cash and were exceedingly we'll pleased
with the result. The money was turn
ed over to Hawk, who said he would
pay certain bills the next day, but in
stead of doing SO he flew by night and
left Pitts to meet the bills with an
empty purse. asa result there is nc
longer a Windsor Restaurant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

JOHNSON CITY voted bonds to the
Three C's with the express and inn
pllcit understanding that it was to be
q bona fide road and trunk line to
boot. Now that it is neither, the town
ought to repudiate the burden which
the projectors OF that road have i'm
posed. tits nothing more nor less than
a set of money-grabberS feasting upon
the vital organs Of a community
Bristol Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

REPRESENTATIVE CATCHINGs, who
was a member OF the House Commit
tee on Rules in the last Congress, says
some radical changes will have to be
made in the House rules if difficulty
is to be escaped in carrying out the
pledges OF the party. Rules that will
prevent more than unreasonable time
being consumed in flibustering are
what will be needed to carry out the
Democratic legislative program.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Ira E, Butler, one OF the oldest ctr
zens of Washington county, died at
his home near Jonesboro last Saturday
at the age of SO, after a short illness
with diarrhea. He has been feeble for
some time but his death was a sur
prise as no was not considered in i'm
danger of death. Ae leaves q
widow and several grown children to
mourn his death. The remains were
inferred in the family burying ground
Monday.
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Additional Locals.

On account of the local matter al
ready in Tyre anything like detailed
account OF the 4th of July festivities
is necessarily crowded out.
Mrs. Howard M. Dill and mother, OF
Indianapolis, have been stopping with
Mrs. J. S. Wilson day or two. They
left yesterday for Roam Mountain and
Cloudland
The game OF base ball between the
Greeneville and Johnson City teams
at the Lake Tuesday morning was
called on the 9th ending with the
scores 10 to Sin favor of the home
team.
The running, joumping and swim
ming contests at the Lake Tuesday
were won Carey f. Spence, Of Knox
vile with the exception of the standing
jump which was won by Walter Gal
laway, of Boones Creek, who also won
the rowing contest
Ike 7. Jobe has moved his family
to Bristol. The household effects
were shipped yesterday. Mr.. Jobe vii
probably remain in Washington or &c
elsewhere at Uncle Sans bidding
The family will be missed from John
son City and the good wishes Of many
friends follow them in their new home
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
An Old Story RetOld.

On last Saturday lusty-lunged
yonngster of the masculine gender
took up his residence at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert BuMow. 1t is the
fifth arrival and the second son. He
is true American and celebrated the
glorious Fourth with creams that
made the American eagle turn green
with envy. When he can mako one
may his shadow never grow less.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
berth of an Infant.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Hunter had the
misfortune to lose one OF their twins
on last Monday night, who died of
summer complaint. The little girl was
about four months old and had been
sick only short time. The remains
were inferred in Montevista cemetery
yesterday morning, Rev. J. H. Snow
conducting the funeral services. The
death of an infant is at all times sad
but the parents have the sweet assur-
ance that He knows best, and that
Heaven is principally made up of little
ones.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
Sunday Excursion to Knoxville.

The E. T. E. & G. R R. will run an
excursion from Bristol to Knoxville
Sunday July 16, 1898. Leaving Bris
tol at 6 o'clock a. M, Tennessee time.
Rates for the round trip will be as fol-
lows: Bristol, Bluff City and Johnson
City $1,75, Jonesboro and Greeneville
$l,50, Rogersville Junction 81 ,25, Nor
ristown and Messy Creek $1,O0. Nine
hours will be given in which to take in
the points of interest around Knox.
vile. among which may be mentioned
Fountain City Park, Turner Park,
Lake Ottosee. Island Home and vari-
GUS others. Ample accommodation
will be provided for everyone and the
best of order maintained. Separate
coaches will be provided for ladies and
their escorts. Tickets for johnson
City on sale at McFarland's City Drug
| Store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

SECRETARY MORTON says his recent
trip, to Nebraska convinced him that
the populist party is rapidly disinte-
grating in the Northwest and that the
Democrats of that section will never
consent to a fusion with such party.
He thinks that if any party combines
with the populists it will be the Re-
publcans in few of the Southern
States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
The Tournament.

The tournament on the 4th was a
success. The six contestants acquitted
themselves with credit. Only II rings
out Of total OF 105 were lost, which is
much above the average. The follow
ing is the score; T. J. Branson, 10;
Bob Bowman, IA; r. L. Hale, IA; L,
], Miller, 10; Walter Miller, II Luck
Carr, IL Bob Williams, 10.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

THERE is nothing mugwumpish
about Mr.. Dayton, the new postmaster
OF New York City, who has been in
Washington several days attending to
the filing of his bond and other official
matters. Speaking of the appoint
ments to be made in his Office outside
Of the classified service, he said "In
making appointments to these places
l shall put in Democrats as matter
OF course. Mr.. Cleveland did not APP
point me with the idea that | would
appoint Republicans"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

exchange says Alabama boasts
of woman who was struck by light
ming seven years ago, has never spo-
ken word since, and whose eyes grow
luridly brilliant at the approach of a
thunder storm" Now who says light
ming is not blessing? OF course we
mean to the eyes,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

tended to all who would like to do so
to be present.
Aunt" Ibbie is very interesting
talker and can give graphic accounts
of happenings in this section that have
long since passed INTO history May
she live to enjoy many happy returns
OF the season
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
The Fat Mems Quartette.

The fat mems quartette did not carry
out their program on the 4th, as pub
lished. Tom Brown was undergoing
his daily exercise the afternoon before
the 4th on I'd avenue from Hotel Car
negle to the furnace, and, in returning
on the last heat. redoubled his efforts
to lower his practice record, which
was straw too much, as it resulted
in what is termed "stringhalter." This
of course incapacitated and forced
him, however reluctant he wa to dis
appoint an expectant 4th of July
public.
Tom O'Donnell, in the early part Of
the day, mixed few too many OF the
cocktails and gin.slings mentioned in
the program, and became completely
"tired down" and exhausted, so taat
he too had to fcrego participation in
the race.
Bascom Crumley, poor fellow, was
made the victim OF quite a SERIOUS ac-
cident on the afternoon OF the Sd. His
practice-partner, "Cyclone" Jerry, was
out of place and nowhere to be found,
so Bascom bethougbt himself OF a gen,
| tie calf he had which he concluded to
substitute for Jerry, and he according
ly drove it in position, when he himself
moved off a sufficient distance to get
good start. (The game, be it remem-
bered, was leap-frog, special delight
Of his) Well, lie made a, fine start and
rushed with terrific speed towards his
calfshlp. The calf stood perfectly mo-
tionless until Bascom reached it and
was about to place his hands upon the
animals back to make what he fiat
tered himself would be a magnificent
leap. Just at this juncture the beast
squatted and SHE'D TO one side, leaving
Bascom to play in the air. After so
long time, however, he reached terra
firma, and with such laundering force
as " almost shatter his bay window.
When he regalned breath, he rubbed
| the injured part and groaned: ooh,
cruel calf" This, as a matter Of course,
rendered him unable to carry out his
part Of the program. He says when he
fell he saw the "sky-rockets and fzz-
wheels" which the public expected to
see on the night Of the 4th. He in
forms us that he is feeling all right
again, save that there is yet little
soreness in the ueighborhood Of his
bread basket. The calf has not been
seen since shortly after its joke was
played.
The disabled condition OF the above
runners left Frank ENCLOSING the
proud possessor of the tin horn, which
constituted the forfeit as well as the
prize, and which he says is a dandy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

see, and the indications are that un,
less Gov. Turney callSan extra session
of the Legislature for the purpose Of
repeating obnoxious laws, the balance
Of the foreign companies will with.
draw from the State" The extra SEES,
sion should be called to meet at once.
Gov. Turney should lie equal TO the
emergency.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

THE surest way we know of to make
money is to play "Walt" Brownlow for
a place on the next Republican Con.
gressional ticket-if you can find any
one fool enough to take you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

On account OF the Financial situa-
ton" there will be no more pie soop,
says Grover. The Washington pie
counters issued asimilar proclamation
some time ago.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

WHEN Johnson City does get tired
paying something for nothing, SUM
pins gwine to drap," and the holders
Of bonds issued to secure the building
OF "shops" had better stand from under.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

A DEMOCRATIC board that is not
Democratic is not a Democratic board.
That is the conclusion we have arrived
at, after mature deliberation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
A Universal Table.

One purchase makes note.
One note makes a debt.
One debt makes a deed of trust.
One deed of trust makes sale.
One sale makes a pauper.
One pauper makes boomerang.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

j. FoUNT TILLMAN, the anti-sub-
treasurite, has been appointed Register
of the Treasury. He did good work in
the recent election in Tennessee and
has gone to his reward,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

THE management of the Fourth Of
July Celebration could not secure Bill
Nye to deliver an address, but, in or
der to have a humorous speaker, ad
vertised Sir Jasper M. Phillips,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Now that appointments are to cease
until after the extra session of Con-
gress is convened, there will be a
greater demand than ever for the i'm
mediate assembling of that body.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

JOHN A. TURLEY, ofAthens, has at
last received his appointment as Ex-
aminer of Surveys in the General
Land Office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

WHILE we wait and hope for bet
ter era, the Georgia melons crowd in
upon us and and all kinds OF he earth's
best fruits groau under their weight.
What makes you talk hard times?-
Courier
Because we can't git 'em.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

SPEAKING Of four-legged chickens,we
hasten to say that the two-legged va
rietY will still be taken on subscription
at par.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

If those fire hydrants in Carnegie
must be paid for, the grass should be
kept from around them SO that they
can easily be found in case the meadow
should catch fire,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

THE salary OF the Bristol postoffice
has been reduced 800 year. John
son City holds its own, postmaster in
Guided.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

The Hon. Robert P. Porter, Super,
intendent of the Census, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect imme-
diately.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

IL. PEARcY, the indelatigable DEM
ocratic worker, will go to Colon, CO.
lpmbia, as Consul. That puts stop
to his ofice-seeking.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

A NAsHv1LLEdis2atc says: "Thir-
ty.six foreign insurance companies
have ceased doing business in Tennes-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

DEPUTY SHERIFF HICKEY is not a
long pole, but he THINKS the persim-
mon is swinging low.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

The weekly COMET will be mailed to
the former subscribers of the daily. If
you do not desire it please notify us at
once, that we may get our subscription
books in shape as soon as possible.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

"MoNEY is easier"-to do without,
now that we are getting used to do
ing SO.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

THE man who owns unimproved
real estate may be truly said to have
his money in a "closed bank"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

IF trunk line from the Ohio river
to the Atlantic ocean is worth $4,000
to Johnson City, how much is John
son City due the Three C's2
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

AT "crawfishlng" the Three C's is q
success. 1t has never sent train to
Erwin that didn't back out. The board
might take pointer from that
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

If the corporation must pay for all
the fire hydrants in the city, it would
be better to place them where they
would be of service in case OF fire.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

THE extra fire hydrants might be
used to wash out Johnson City's rail-
road debt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

WE'RE will Crimson Crest Collins be
at in the approaching contest by the
enemy?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

BRowNLow has nothing to fear ex-
cept from red-headed men and men
with no hair at all on the top of their
heads,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

"FoRCED to Assign" is now "pick-
up in all we'll regulated newspaper
offices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

UNLESS there is relief soon fellow
will have to "bust" to keep from failin'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

NOTHING short of anarchism could
bomb Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

GAS good as wheat" as a by-word is a
reproach.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

AT this season of the year due is
very annoying,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

BILL SHERMAN was bad enough, but
Sherman Bill is even more destructive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

GIVE us honest pensions or give us
disability pensions"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

EVERY dog will have his day
shortly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

THE silver dollar is such an awful
liar that we are never focnd with it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

A CONTRACT broken, by either party,
is broken and there is an end ION it,"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
The Phoenix Insurance of Hartford
''Time Tried and Fire Tested"

Is one ofthe few Foreign Companies
that will continue to do business in
Tennessee.
CRANDALL & WoFFoRD, Agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-01

Wilson'S minstrel drew large
audience at Harper's theatre last
evening. As usual, George in his
inimitable fashion, proved whole
show in himself. The aero battle featS.
Juggling and other special features
were all much enjoyed
Ellie Ellsler appears at the Burtis
at Davenport tonight in her famous
creation of Hazel kirke, " supported
by particularly strong company
headed bv c. W. Couldock. as DUN
ston Kirke.n
Charley Gardner will present his
musical comedy. -'Fatherland." at
the Burtis at Davenport tomorrow
for matinee and evening perform
ances.
Modieska. with her own company
of players, will present Shakespeare 5
Henry VIII at the Burtis next
Tuesday and her reputation as the
greatest artist of the English speak
ING stage is not only established,
but her careful and painstaking pro-
auctions have won from the Ameri-
can public, a support enjoyed by no
other actress of the present day.
Unlike most stars she does not de-
pend upon her own personality, de-
| iirhtful as it is, but she carries with
her to every place of exhibition the
fullest complement OF stage equip
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-01
The Hum of Industry.

The hum OF industry is growing
louder in North Galveston, Tex. The
Compo Board factory and the Agri-
cultural Implement works are nearly
completed. The same is true of the
Knitting and Hosiery mills, Wool
Securing establishment and other
enterprises. With good markets for
their products, abundance of raw
material and splendid shipping facil-
tiles. manufacturers are easily seiZ-
ING upon this new field of profit.
Messrs. Koester & Martin, 1915 Sec
ond avenue are the local agents OF
the North Galveston association, and
they will be glad to furnish all par
ticulars. The home address OF the
association is Box 963. Minneapolis
Mimi.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-01
GENERAL DEEILITY, NERvOUsNEss.

MILWAUKEE Wis, August 18th, 1892
On. A. T. SANDEN, Dear The Electric belt
ceiyed from you last April has done all is
medicine have taken in three The time got
the belt in bad condition. suffering greatly from
debility, and blood
poor condition weighed at the time got the
belt pounds, but l69.
ycIr belt SHORTELL, MicfinI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-01
SUNDAY Services

At the Grace Lutheran, Corner
Forty-fourth street and Seventh ave-
| nue. Rev. G. f. Shuey, pastor. Morn
ing subject: Victory Through
Christ Over Death and the Grave -
| Evening: ..Christ's People Imitators
of Him"
At the Christian, services. at 10:45
a. m. and 1870 p. m, conducted by
the pastor. Rev. L. w Grafton.
Morning subject, What the Disci-
Piles Believe and Practice" The
Sepulchre in the Gordon" Young
or at $50 p. m.
At the Central Presbyterian,
services morning and evening. preach
ing by the pastor. Rev. John II Kerr,
Morning subject: The Resurrec-
ton of Jesus Christ, an Historical
Fact" evening. The Object of the
Resurrection" Sunday school at
11:45 a. m. Y. p $. c. f. at 6:45
p. m.
At the Broadway Presbyterian, Rev.
w. S. Marquis, pastor, will preach
at 1915 n. m. on The Resurrection
of the Dead and at 1880 p. m. on
The State of the Soul After Death -
Sunday school at $40 am. Young
peoples meeting at 6:45 p. M. South
Park Sunday school at $50 p. m.
At the First Methodist. at 10:45 a.
m. there will be ii special Easter pro-
gramme. In the evening. after a
prelude by Rev. F. W. Merrell. on
A Public Hospital" there will be
| an Easter address by Mr.. f. ID. Swee-
-. Appropriate music will be
| given. Sunday school at 9ia0 4. m,
Young peoples meeting DIT $50,
At Trinity church, Rev. r. F.
| Sweet. rector. the Easter day services
| will include celebration at a. m.
| mathis and celebration at 10 a. IN.
! even song for Sunday schools at 3 p
m. Even song and sermon at 7:30 p
m. Easter Monday services at 9 a
m. and 7:30 p. NJ. The annual par
ish meeting occurs Monday evening
At the United Presbyterian, preach
ing at 1915 a. m. by the pastor, Rev
H. c. Marshall. William Jackson
Esq, will speak on The Resurrec
ton From a Lawyers Standpoint.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. This /
Rally Day for the Sunday school ano
each scholar present will be given
beautiful Easter card. Young PEG
pies meeting at 6:45 p. m.
At the First Baptist. preaching
by the pastor. Rev. DR.. {. +. Taylor
PHI. ID. Subject for morning: -
Far More Exceeding Glory" an Eas
ter lesson: evening: The Choice c
Husband, the second. talk on FAM
ly life. Sunday school at 9:l5 a. m
G. l.. Williams. superintendent
Young peoples meeting at ESQ |
) m. Topic, The Use of Scripture.
Leader. Mrs. c. +. Taylor. Sunda
school at the Forty-fourth stree
/ chapel at 3 pm, F. NJ. Sinnet, 81
} perintendent. Gospel services in til
evening at 1870. conducted by til
| Young men.