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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
A Correction.

The COMETS report of the death of
Robert Hise, last week was not alto
gether correct, and led many to believe
that the father and not the son had
died. The reporter is not acquainted
with the family and when told of the
death of the son was given facts regard
ing the life and character of the elder
Hise, hence the misenterpretation.
Robt. Hise, son of the one-armed
veteran, is dead.
The lot of Mr.. and Mrs. Hise seems
to be sad one, us Robert was the
eighth child of twelve to die within
eleven years. The parents are strong
and healthy, and this continual taking
off of their loved ones seems to be a
strange fatality.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
Death Balances LIES Book.

John Crouch died Sunday morning
at 2 o'clock after suffering since Mon
day night from the wound received at
the hands of VIM. Wolf at Piney Flats.
He made hard fight for life and said
that he was going to get well, but his
wound was fatal and he had to succumb,
The circumstances of his death was
a great blow to his people, but howev-
er sad his death, still it will be relief,
for it was with persistent spirit that
he refused the constant warnings of
loved ones.
He received all the attention posi-
BILE and his relations did all they could
to make his last hours pleasant and COM
Portable. AS soon as his father heard
it he went to Piney Flats and never
left the side of his erring boy till death
brought relief. Such devotion is not
without it's reward, and it did much to
soften the bitter feeling against the
hayward son.
The remains were buried on Stoney
Greek in Carter county Sunday at 4
O'Clock, where other members of the
family are buried,
1t is said that John made some con
LESSONS and told who wrecked the
trains, killing Sam Smith, John Swatts
and John Patterson, three of the finest
engineers the Southern railway ever
had. A detective for the Southern was
present all the time, but refuses to give
| ANYTHING ont.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Food undigested is poison. Digested it is
life and strength. Millions of us suffer from in
digestion, but we often don't know it, We
think it is something else. Even doctors often
mistake the symptoms.
Pale, thin people, who are overwOrked, who
need strength, who seem in want Of proper
food, should take Shaker Digestive Cordial 1t
is astonishing what food will do when Properly
digested.
1t will make you strong revive you, refresh
you, sustain you, make you fat, restore your
color, make muscle brain fibre, courage, endur-
ance energy; increase your power to throw of
disease and keep you healthy and happy
Indigestion does just the opposite, but indi-
gestion can be curedand prevented withShakel
Digestive Cordial.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
$1,000 in PRIZES.
TO BE DISTRIBUTED ABSOLUTELY
FREE.

Use the letters contained in the text MO
NON SEEDS GROW" and form as many words
as you can, using letters either backward or
forward but don't use any letter in same word
more times than it appears In "MoNoN SEEDS
GROW For example the words, see, on. none,
weeds. etc, The person forming the greatest
number Of words, using the letters in the text
will receive One Hundred Dollars in cash. For
the next largest list we will give Si5 in cash for
the next largest list $50 in cash. for the next S95
in cash, and for each of the next ten largest
lists We will give $40 in gold If you are good at
word making you can secure valuable prize,
as the Monon Seed Co intend giving many
hundred special prizes to persons sending them
lists containing over twenty-five words. Wife
your name on list of words mumbered) and en-
close the same postpaid With six two-cent
stamps for large combination package OF Mo-
non Seeds That Grow which includes the latest
and most popular flowers Of endless varieties,
also particulars and rules of distribution OF
prizes This word contest will be carefully and
conscientiously conducted, and is solely for the
purpose offurther introducing our seeds in new
localities. You will receive the biggest value
in flower seeds ever offered and besides II you
are able to make good list of words and an
swer promptly you will stand an equal oppor-
tunity to secure a valuable prize. We intend
spending alarge amount of money in the distri-
button of prizes in this contest. We assure you
that your trial order with us will be most graft
flying. Write your name plainly and send list
as early as possible. Address
MONON SEED COMPANY,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
We cash your pension
checks without charge
also without a de-
mand on you to trade.
New York Racket Store.
Biennial Conclave of the Knights of the
Ancient Essenic Order, Louisville, Ky.
Reduced Rates via Southern Railway

On account of the Biennial Conclave
of the Knights of the Ancient Essenic
Order, which will convene at Louis
vile, KY, May 12-l4 1896, the South
ern railway will sell tickets TO Louis
vile aud return, at rate OF one limit
ed first class fare for the round trip.
Ticket, will be sold May 1912, good
to return until May 16, 1896
Call on any agent Of the Southern
railway for further information in re
gard 10 rates, routes, schedules, etc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

From the amount of machinery which
has been going up the Narrow Gauge
road lately one would imagine that
business is on the increase up that way.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Exum were de-
lighted Sunday night by the arrival of
girl baby at their house. This is the
third child and the only boy, hence the
rejoicing.
J. J. Collier, secretary and treasurer
Of the o. r. & @. r. R., arrived in the
city on No. today ON business of i'm
portance connected with the line in
this section.
AS o reward for their good behavior
Miss Mae Fuqua tenderd her scholars
picnic at Lake Wataussee last Friday.
1t was pleasant affair, thoroughly en-
joyed by all.
DR.. E. S. Miller, Jr., returned from
Atlanta, Ga, Wednesday where, he
had been attending the American
Medical Association, and also q meet
ing of railway surgeons.
If small crops are made this year it
won't be because there has not been
suitable weather for planting. 1t
couldn't be better, and We believe
planters have been taking advantage
of it.
The county democratic convention
assembled in Jonesboro last Saturday,
and after the usual routine work nomi-
mated candidates for sheriff, trustee,
representative and three school com
missioners.
NJ. Jackson, for o short time only,
will give q can of DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder with every sack of
Biddle & Ellsworth's Gold Itust Flour.
The best -four and baking powder sold
in the city. GA
The Helping Hand Society of the
First Baptist church, composed of the
ladies of that denomination, gave O
strawberry and ice cream supper, last
Tuesday night, for the benefit of the
church. The sum of $50 was realized.
| L hO NCtCS,dICo uIpOlntCu w Vic Q6ll-
ocratic gubernatorial convention left
Tuesday morning for Nashville, where
they will ratify the virtual nomination
of Bob Taylor for governor, and ap-
point free silver delegation to the
Chicago convention.
An oversight of the printer made us
convey the impression that Mr.. Geo
r, Brown managed the strawberry and
ice cream supper given by the Junior
League of the Northern Methods
church, mention of which was made il
last issue), whereas it was supervised
by Misses Gertie Weller, Mary Miller
and Josie Oliver.
/ appreciate the attention that my
adds created in last weeks COMET
and want to call your special attention
this week to my low prices on suits
all colors. Duck suits, in white ant
colors. My line of alpaca and drol
dete are complete. Special discount
to ministers. / carry larger line o
samples than all the dealers in the cit,
combined. Perfect fit guaranteed.
: w. B. CROUCH,
, Two doors from post Office
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
Sudden Illness.

Thenumerous friendsof las A. Martin
will be panied to know that thatgentle-
man was taken suddenly ill late Tues
day night with choleric pains, and the
continuous presence Of IL physician
was necessary from midnight until
near noon Wednesday, 1t is the
earnest wish of all that his illness may
prove only temporary, and that he may
speedily recover.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited for any
season, but perhaps more generally needed, when
the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when
the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need OF
a tonic and Alternative is felt A prompt use Of
this medicine has often averted long and per-
haps fatal bilious fevers No medicine will act
more surely in counteracting and freeing the
system from the malarial poison. Headache,
indigestion, constipation, dizziness yield to
Electric Bitters. SOC. and Sl.00 per bottle at
Mcfarland & Co. 8 drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
Notice to TaXpaYers.

The corporation taxes for 1895 are in
my hands for collection and all owing
taxes are requested to pay within 80
days from date, or I shall be forced to
make levies and thereby add more cost
| will be at the recorders office from
q. m. to p. m, each day.
W, HODGES, Constable.
This April 80, 1896. ct
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
The Discovery Saved His Lie.

G. Cailouettc druggist, Beayersvile H..
says; 40 DR.. Kings New Discovery owe my
life. Was taken with Ia grippe and tried all the
physicians for milee about but Of no avail. and
was given up and told could not live. Having
Dr. Kings New Discovery in my store, I sent
for bottle and began its use, and from the
first dose began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and about again, 1t is
worth its weight in gold. We won't keep store
or house without it Get free trial at Nc
Farland Co.'S drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
THE MONDAY CLUB
Closes the Season with Delightful Enter
tNinmCnt at Hotel Carnegie.

Closes the Season with Delightful Enter,
tOinmcnt at Hotel Carnegie.
Before disbanding for tho summer
months the Monday Club, composed
entirely of Johnson City's most ex-
elusive ladies, gave a farewell enter
tainment, as it were, ut Hotel Carnegie
Tuesday evening of this week. As
customary at these entertainments,
which occur monthly during the winter
months, the husbands of the members
of the club are allowed to be present
and occasionally few invitations are
issued to outsiders. The entertain
ments are always elegant in every
particular, but the affair Of Tuesday
evening was the most recherche of the
season. The elegant hotel was brill
iantly illuminated and decorated with
cut flowers and ported plants that had
been kindly furnished for the occasion
from private Conservatives. The dim
ing room attracted the most attention
and it was there the gay crowd seemed
delighted to dwell. The tablessparkled
with cut glass and dainty china,
blossomed like a fairy garden and
literally groaned under its weight of
good things, the handiwork of the
ladies themselves. The evening was
very pleasantly spent and the gentle
men, particularly, were 10th to realize
that this was the last of these entertain
ments for the season, and are looking
forward with pleasure to the annual
picnic given by this popular club.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
Hardly Ever.

A gentleman who has travelled extensively
through the country in all directions, and
whose business it is to svisit the homes Of
citizens whoever he goes, says he never, oil
hardly ever, enters house in which he does
not find DIR. Harris Great Relief This remedy
is reliable, and when once tried it is ever after
ward a popular favorite.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Holmes, the champion murderer and
liar has been baptized into the Catholic
church and will goas straight to heaven
as hawk to a young chicken A
pretty spectacle this devil would be
prancing the streets of New Jerusalem
mrayed in spotless white with golden
slippers dangling on his feet, / don t
think. Humboldt Leader-R Review.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

1t is now claimed that Gov. McKin
ley is within thirty one votes of the
majority necessary to nominate him
at ST. Louis. The strength OF the va
rious candidates is: Mckinley, 429 ;
Reed, 100; Morton, &c; Quay. 81
Allison, Al Bradley, 16; Cuiiom, 12
doubtful, so; total, no.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Mr.. Edwin f. Uhl, the new United
States ambassador, was given his frat
audience by the German Emperor at
Berlin Sunday. The audience Taste d
twelve minutes, during which time
Mr. Uhl and the Emperor exchanged
pleasant little speeches.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
DR.. Hale's Household Ointment

Is the finest remedy in the world. 1t absolute
ly cures catarrh, 1t cures neuralgia and rheu-
matism. Cures piles like magic. Cures salt
rheum in the most soothing manner. Cures in
famed and granulated eyelids. Cures cough
and colds, Can be taken internally, positive
specific for pneumonia. Cuts, bruises, burns
ehiblainS, sores of long standing, corns and
bunions are cured quickly; different from all
else; superior to all else; 1t has no equal 25
and SOC. boxes. Large size cheapest. Sold Mt
any drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

A new theory in the treatment Of coughs
lung and bronchial affections has been advanced
by the manufacturers OF DIR. Bells Pne-Tar-
Honey. 1t is truly wonderful remedy. All
dealers sell it on positive guarantee,
For sale by Mcfarland g. Co., druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
Funeral Sermon.

The funeral of Mrs. j. H. Jennings
will be preached at the Northern M.
E. church at 10 o'clock Sunday. The
Southern M. E. congregation will
unite. The sermon will be preached by
DR.. Caldwell assisted by Rev. Neigh
hftrc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Excuse me, sir" said Baker to a
boorish traveller, "but what is your
businessP' II am a gentleman sir.
That's my business" "Ah," said
Baker. Il zee. You are taking a
vacation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve is new and
original in style of package and medical quail
ties 1t is not only cure for all kinds of sore
eyes but is guaranteed to give satisfaction
as an ointment for all sores, piles, etc.
For sale by Mcfarland & Co., druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
MONON SEED COMPANY,
MOnOn Bid. Chicago, III.

AS an investment, a building associa-
ton is better than bank. They give
q higher interest and better security.
They are better than insurance policies,
because their benefits are enjoyed in
life; better than banks because they
can not fail, and better than other in
vestments because they are safer and
pay better profits. They encourage the
acquisition of individual homes and
tend to increase the prosperity of the
masses. New York Mail and Express.
Six Per cent. coupon shares ofthe
maturity 0Rlae Of 800 each are
sold at $50 per share. Interest pay
able scmi-annaalLy, on presentation
Of maturing coupons. Investment
7Vifhdra7vable at any time utter six
months, on so days notice. Funds
secured BY a deposit, 7viM The
ToHeS6oro BdRkfRg and Trust
Company Of first mortgage real
estate securities in doabc the
amount, Security absolute. Income
sure and so coRvcnfcnt TO collect. "A
pair Of SHARP scissors clips tie
COUPONS, your nearest bank caShes
it, Good as gold. Write or sec,
Tate L. EarnsSt, Secretary, May
netic Building and Loan Associa-
tiOn, johnson City, Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

E. W. Bagby, prominent lawyer Of Paducah
KY, says that DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey cured
his children Of whooping cough when oil things
/ else failed. It's new remedy for all coughs
Guaranteed by all dealers.
For sale by Mcfarland g. Co., druggists,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Window shades have received ex.
tensive attention at the hands Of the
inventor, there being 2,435 patents
upon them and the devices to keep
them IN place.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Haven't you made Mr.. Bulger's
portrait a good deal more than life
size?" said one artist to another
Perhaps. You see, that's as big as
he thinks he is."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

II wonder will sleeves be as big next
year as they are this?" said the fash
ionable girl. 81 hope not" said the
economical girl. "Why. if they're not
you'll, have to make all your ward.
robe over" "Of course; and then
can take one dress and make two OF
nn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

eyes, styes and granulated lids. 1t strengthens
weak eyes in both old and young. All dealers
are authorized to sell IL on q guarantee.
For sale by Mcfarland & Co., druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

w. L. lawson Salisbury Mo-, says that
everybody ought to know of the wonderful
merits OF DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey as 9
cough cure
For sale by Mcfarland & Co., druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

and time, Put your dinner on, go about your
other work. entertain your visitors. or go to
church, with full confidence that it will not
burn or boil over. We refer to Mrs. Cy H. Lyle
of Johnson City, who has No Cooker. Seven
Send for our descriptive circulars. WE WANT
A GOOD AGENT. lady or gentleman, who can
easily make from 300 to $500 per month. Write
to us. EUREKA STEAM COOKER CO.,
6l2- 202 N Franklin ST., Chicago
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

A toboggan slide ct st. Moritz
Switzerland, is three quarters of
mile long, and those WHO use it shoot
rJm end to end in II seconds.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Bennie-What's a conversationlistf
Jennie-Oh, it's man that doesn't
have TO stop talking when he hasn't
got anything more to say"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

"Dad, what's running sccount?'
tits an open account with dry goods
store, my son, which keeps your
mother running downtown all the
time to buy something"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
THE EUREKA
Steam Cooker,

in its way, is as much a
labor-Saving device as the
sewing machine.
The Cooker can be used
on any kind of stove; it
can be used every day in
the. year,
Any fire that will make a
tea kettle boil will cook %
meal. No steam or odor
escape into the room. They
are condensed in the Cooker
"a very valuable feature
not possessed by any other
Cooker in the world.
I'M. - - 1.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
II May Be.

1t was a dark horse that kicked the
Iomps out OF President Cleveland's
carriage the other day. Is this
portentous?-Chicago Dispatch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

dose of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey at night
makes everybody get up well in the morning.
For sale by Mcfarland & Co. druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
]. i. !. !.
%sZA a from U.SJoVrnai Of Medicine
Prof. w. Il. Peeke, who
MS~ makes a speciality Of
An "A ' Epilepsy, has without
doubt treated and cur
ed more cases than any
living Physician; his
success is astonishing.
49, We have heard of cases
OF 90 years. standing
- q cured by
!. Nj. i /.
him. He
%AN ~ publishes
IA valuable
work on
this dis
ease, which
he sends
~ ~AA ~ with a
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
How to. Cure Yourself Whlle usln.

How t0fCure Yourself While Using 1t.
The tobacco habit grows on man until his
nervous system Is seriously affected impairing
health comfort and happiness, To quit sudden
ly Is too Severca shock to the system, us tobac-
co to an inveterate user becomes Stimulant
that his system continually Graves. "Baco-Cu-
r0 is n scientific cure for the tobacco habit, in
all its FORMS carefully compounded after the
formula Of an eminent Berlin physician who
has used II in his private practice since 1872
without failure. 1t is purely vegetable and
garanteed perfectly harmless. You can use all
the tobacco you want while taking "Baco-Curo. 80
1t will notify you when to stop We give writ
ten guarantee to cure permanently any case
with three boxes. or refund the money with 10
per cent interest "Baeo-Curo' is not u sub
Stitute, but scientific cure, that cures without
the aid of will power and with no inconyen-
fence 1t leaves the system as pure and free
from nicotine as the day you took your first
chew or smoke
CURED BY BACo-CURo AND GAINED 30 POUNDS.
From hundreds of testimonials the originals
of which are on file and open to inspection, the
following Is presented
Clayton, Nevada Co., Ark. Jan. 2s. 1893.
Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co.. La Crosse. Wis.
Gentlemen: For forty years / used tobacco
in all its forms, For twenty-five years of that
time was a great sufferer from general debili-
ty and heart disease. For fifteen wears | tried
TO quit buteouldn't | took various remedies
among Others 'No-To-Ba the Indian To-
bacco Antdote" Double Chloride of Gold, &"
ETC., etc. but none of them did me the least bit
of good. Finally, however purchased box
of your "Baco-Cu and II has entirely cured
me of the habit in all its forms, and have in
creased thirty pounds in weight and am reliev-
ed from all the numerous aches and pains Of
body and mind. could write Quire of paper
upon my changed feelings and condition,
Yours respectfully,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Second purchase of
w ash Goods. All in
now, in some lovely
Patterns. An UT hi n g
you can need for shirt
waists we have. See
our handspun goods.
New York Racket Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

MONEY TO LOAN-Long time. Low
rates Easy payments. Secured by
first mortgage on improved real estate.
No delay. See or write Tate l.. Ear
nest, Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07
THESE FIVE THINGS:

bn6SE FIVE H1aNSaSs
1. Itdoes not taste like a medi-
cine. 1t is as pleasant to take as
lemonade and makes most refreshing
drink.
2. 1t never nauseates the most
delicate stomach.
3. 1t does not swap off one dis
ease for another. 1t does not set up
one form of disease in order to relieve
another as is so often the case.
4. 1t contains no alcohol or
opium in any form and is always
harmless even when given to q babe
one day old.
s. 1t does not patch simply, 1t
cures. 1t reaches as nothing else
does to the hidden sources OF disease
in the blood and removes the cause. 1t
does this with an ease and power that
have never been equaled.
| For all troubles of the Blood, Stomach,
| Bowels Kidneys and Nerves, and for all forms
| Of MALARIAIl POISON it stands pre-eminent-
| without a rival or peer.
tF- Sold by druggists. new package, large bot
tie, 1os Doses, One Dollar. Manufactured only BY
THE ATLANTA CHEMICAL CO., ATLANTA. GA.
WRITE FOR As-PAGE BOOK. NAILED FIRE..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

uEEDHy Liver Pills aud Tonic Pellets,
perfect Treatment for constipation
and biliousness, b. One pill dose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Pastor q p Chnrch CIavton All

pastor Z. r. Chufch, clayton, ARK.
Sold by all druggists at 81 per box: three
boxes, Uhirty days treatment), $3.50 with IRON
clad, written guarantee, or sent direct upon re-
ceipt of price. Write for booklet and proofs.
Eureka Chemical g. Mfg Co., La Crosse, Wis.
and Boston, Mass, 6l5-26t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

From the amount of machinery which
has been going up the Narrow Gauge
road lately one would imagine that
business is on the increase up that way.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

If you want to keep posted on politi-
cal matters, subscribe for The COMET,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Mcfarland & Co. have the largest
assortment and finest quality of toilet
soaps ever brought to johnson City.
You will be surprised when you call.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-05-07

Taking quality of work into considers
ton, our prices on Job printing are
more satisfactory than you can obtain
elsewhere. Please bear this in mind.