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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-16
In Chancery Court at johnson City
Tennessee.

Pursuant to the decree rendered on
the 9th day of May, 1896, in the above
styled consolidated causes, l will, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 1896,
in front Of Jobe's opera house door 10
Johnson city, sell to the highest and
best bidder, the property mentioned
and described in the pleading and said
decree and ordered to be sold towit ::
A certain tract OF land conveyed by
John L. Davis and wife to the Iron
Belt Land Company, situated in John
son city, washington county, Tennes.
see, known as Highland Park" more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the corner of Dunlap's
lot on the line of the Mamie Riley
tract of land, thence with said line
south So deg east $50 feet to a stone,
corner OF the lot sold to W CIumley
fr)m said tract, thence with the line OF
said lot, south As deg. west 1886 feet to
a stone in the old road in the Riley
aud Christley Crumley line, thence
with said line north Ga deg. east sos
feet to native rock on the south side
OF said road, thence with the said
Christley crumley line north 20 deg.
west 423 feet to a stone the common
corner Of Crumley, Riley and Miller,
thence north GA deg. west 108 feet to .
planted stone, H. III. Carr's corner
thence with Cilmer's line north 46
deg east 2l415 feet to stake, where
once stake was planted, the Mamie
Riley corner, thence north Ga deg,
west 272 leet to planted stone, thence
north 49, deg. east $685. feet TO q
stake in the west side of the road
thence 564 deg. east ISL - feet to O
planted stone on said side of said road
thence south 56h deg. east78414fe &c
q stake, corner to the 0 Gilmer lot
thence south 401a deg. nest LOG feet tC
his corner, thence south 49la deg
east 175 feet to Gilmer's corner, themes
north 4015 deg. east 1877 feet to a stake
in the original Hampton line. thence
with the same south 56h cas-
crossing Ivy street 751a feet to stake
thence south 46 sc west 400 feet TO
planted stone, wiley's corner, theme,
with his line north 49, deg. ives
1928 to a planted stone, his corner
thence with his line and that of Gam
mon and others south As 4.6 deg
west 724 to the beginning, and cor
tanning 80 % acres, to satisfy the de
cree of cross complainant John /
Davis in the sum OF $50 $50 with in
terest from March, Goth, 1896, and th,
costs OF the cause, unleAR said deb
interest and costs are sooner paid.
TERMS OF SALE
Said land will be sold on credit u
six and twelve months and in bar 0
the equity of redemption TIL
purchaser will be required to give il
terest bearing notes with good pei
sonal security relieving a lien on sal
land for purchase money until full
paid.
This July 18th, 1896,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-16

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, 1896-07-16

Special NOtiee-Watauga Water Company.
Consumers are hereby informed that
in case of rents, for the current quar-
ter, remaining unpaid that the water
will be shut off without further notice
after this date. By order of the COM
pany, G. w. BATTIa, Secretary.
July 16, 1896. 62G-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-16
Clerk and Masters Sale Of Land

.IsTk and Master 5 Sale Of Lam
Of Iron Belt Land Company.
Holston National Bank ct al
vS.
John L. Davis ct al,
Iron Belt Land Company
VS..
John L. Davis ct al,
and
Frank d. Love
VS..
Iron Belt Land Company Ell al,
and
Rowland & Cooper
VS..
Iron Belt Land Company ct al.
CONSOLIDATED CAUSES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-16
BACK TAX
Sales

the authority vested Back Tax Attorney of Washing
ton County, State of Tennessee by chapter 12O of the Acts
the General Assembly of Tennessee for the year 1895 and
pursuant to an advertisement of dcquent made June 4 1885, will
offer for SALE public cutlery the door the Court House. in John
City, Tennessee, on
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-16

Use Dr. Miles NERVE PLAsTERs for EPINAL
WEAKNESS All druggists sell EN- for &c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-16
TERMS OF SALE

w. f. YOUNG. G. en-.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

One of the most interesting members of
the Salvation Army, either here or else
where, is undoubtedly Mrs. A. J. Duncan,
better known as "Grandma Duncan" who
seventy-seven years ago was born in
Wellsburg, Va.
Doubtless, few of those glancing in at
the multitude of hungry children being
fed by the Volunteers on THANKSGIVING
day recognized in an aged woman present,
who assisted untiringly in distributing
food to the poor, person whose life had
been marked by events of more than ordi-
nary interest, yet such was the fact.
Five years ago Mrs. Duncan was stricken
with blindness, remaining in that condi-
ton about two years, when gradually her
eyesight began to return, and at present
she can distinguish faces, although unable
to read.
Shortly after her misfortune she ioined
the Salvation Army. But long before the
existence of that organization her best
woman's efforts were given to another
cause in which the welfare of our country
was involved.
When questioned, she speaks modestly
of the part played by her in our Nations
history, preferring to dwell upon her pre-
vious work in humanitarian lines similar
to that which engrosses the moments of
her declining years.
"You think it kind of me to care for this
little boy 2' she said, echoing a remark con-
cerning child in which she is interested.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

why, bless you, I've raised nine chill
dren, besides TWO sons of my own. /
should have brought up ten, but a woman
claimed the tenth child and took it away
after had kept it five days and had made
up my mind that no one wanted the little
stray. My children and / cried as though
our hearts woulo break, and / never hated
to- give up anything SO bad in all my life
Did my husband object because l took so
many? He never said much about it.
When | brought home new one he would
look at it and remark that if all women
were like me there would be no need of
orphan asylums. He worked hard and
fed them and | sewed and kept them well
clothed. took the last one the year that
Judson went to China-the first mission
ary to enter that country.
"We were then living in Maysyilie,
KY, where there was great enthusiasm
over his work among the heathen. They
came to me and asked what l was going
to give for the box being made up to send
the missionaries.
go Nothing, said; we have too many
poor right here at home who need what
little l can spare
But the names of those who donate
will be published in the Macedonian and
go all over the world, friend said
81 told her, tears gathered in the dim
eyes as she spoke. II told her that never
knew that any one protesting Christianity
worked merely for name; that didn't
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

looking why thing
beg pardon Price" you give
o Of Henry absntly.
'And you'll have said,
to tell And if Pm much mook you'll be highly graft
fled
81" herself explain
beg pardon John Henry
Yes well. at attention.
what telling
kind OF turning point You'll
and you'll AhP you'll that something like Christmas
why she said, cheerfully, 10 believe SHALL"
And you'll chiefly,
ion being the
myself John offered
keepin with
thing-aud to propose you"
She did a
What did that Westwood
John Henry?'
''Lets settle
She repeated sher question told
She nodded
anticipated what telling
'Arping original finished
sit that you'd rather present
s so," said
"And it. Sarah SO
don't believe in rushing into mese don't
you
I'm rather worried about another
81 venture ope, SAID else."
John Henry she cried Her twinked
there another he would stand competition with
"Wel said, honestly, since way, cny
"Wil you do something for me, John Henry2 Quickl"
II ready to fly Sarah sak may
wings of love-
81 presently along telegraph
You not single
For sake Sarah said vently I'D
matter
But breeding
Listen the
Lady Westwood giving HIM the check
already he
in his pocketbook.''
telegram gave follows:
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

the war began, and I first commenced to
take an interest IN the struggle through
hearing young man named Morgan-not
the eraider-boasting about the arms they
expected to get the following week, and
saying the seat of war was to be right in
our county.
u learned this when I was yisitine
seven miles from home; but made up NV
mind to leave at once for INDIANAPOLIS and
relate what l had heard to Governor
Morton.
u had to go home first, but nv friends
urged me tostay and said they could not
take me home then, as the saddIe-borses
were all away. As General Green and An
drew Johnson-afterward Presid dent-with
TWO regiments OF soldiers were going there
too, they learned my mission to the
Governor through an old gentleman with
whom conversed, and command came
1or every private soldier to vacate the car.
men the car was clear of soldiers General
ureen and johnson came in and I had To
repeat the story to them.
Nv hen We reached indianapolis T was
escorted to hotel and the Governor him
Sc called to learn the news I mad
brought.
AS result men were sent to search
and there was found hidden on the farm
OF Graham Bright near Madison $40 0OO
worth OF percussion caps alone; then
when lot OF boxes came marked Sun-
day-school books they were seized and
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

big, blatant sd
roaring handling
the manteipece
time We shall
people to dinner this evening to meet you''
"Now, here! He if anything little louder 1t quite
easy
think I'm be handed round like cake lot
nowY
make comfortable Sidney Then added
poor Sir Jim's sake.
"Sir James be- He stopped "Look We don't
and make noise jest simple like this I'm going
everything London
When that lunch ready I'll and then aeward you'll
Dye On
note of hand
81 shall be very pleased. viii ESQ do2'
Fifty pounds! Why, how dollars is Father Abraham
Fifty pounds hundred the lowest
oning."
Five hundred lot Sidney"
That's why want it. In notes, how like
81 shall have a cheek
earlier before Chrismasr
quickly They let's
this feeding"
do mind lunching alone Sidney
Prefer it. Who's that downstairs? Something
familiar about hee'
hope said severely,
no." he said
Sarah whom met on the first landing little flushed and
looked word, prett think without
Dragging that Judge of the fair and don't know good
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

want praise for anything had done, and
that l couldn't give to the missionaries;
but if she knew of another child in need
of a home I would take it.
"She told me of a man whose wife had
just died and left seven. There was a
baby three months old which nobody
wanted. AS it was the hardest of all for
| the father to take care of, I took her and
raised her. There hangs her picture;
that's Addie.'
My attention was directed TO the picture
of sweet-faced middle-aged woman.
"And there hangs the picture of her
son."
The sailor-boy in his picturesque suit
bore striking resem blance to his mother.
'She's dead now the aged woman con-
tinued sadly; "been dead these eight
years. loved her as though she was my
own flesh and blood. They were all good
| children, those l raised, and all lived to
grow up and marry, but most of them are
dead now and I'm still living.
"You heard that I could tell you about
the war in the South?' she SAID, bright
ening up. "Well. I can tell you some
thing of it, for I saw more than most
women had chance to. As went about
with my little satchel on my arm they
gave me the name OF Sanitary Commits
sioner, but I was seeking news. I did
what could to bring about peace in the
country.
I'VE had moved to Madison, Ind, when
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25
The Gzar's Blue-Eyed Horses.

The Emperor of Russia has four separate
services" of horses and carriages-the
gala set, and the French, English and
Russian sets. Each set comprises at least
hfty horses. The Russian set accompanies
the Emperor wherever he goes, and at
Gatchina it is used, together with the
English set. The gala and French
horses and carriages are housed at st.
Petersburg, In the Winter Palace stables.
The Emperor's gala turnout consists OF
f1ity Hanoyerian horses. These horses are
perfectly white, with blue eyes. and any
thing more magnificent in the way of
trappings than their harness could hardly
! be conceived.
The state carriages are of the Louis XIV
style, and the one which carries the sove-
reign has large circle of diamonds set in
side among, the cushions and on the roof.
The imperial crown surmounts this state
carriage, which is drawn by eight white
horses, each led by postillion dressed in
white and gold.-Answers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

mpudnce said and by gosh
I'll wipe the floor with Is she in now?'
"We SIR said trembling, "sh amt in under
stand me-, r,...., -. -.
places be kept waiting
Christmas
holding baustade with
white hand looking at the loudvoced
jest hungry dye seeand I'd like
to feed Some stayed behind there up
the stairs caught sight of Sarah earth is the girl looking
a2 Seem to keep uncommon pretty brand OIL
'Thats Sarah, sir, the 'ousemaid."
"Ill talk to her, he ad whe take that message hurry
now;n .,a -.
Sidney downstairs
to deliver these ORDERS and annoyedas position
would have eeno find him and Sarah in close 1t
land you over a' saying.
Aud acquaintance of the
relatives whom you have not seen and to settle DOWN.?
you've guessed girl Ever been IN Meca yourself?"
''Ye, she sad calmly; 81 know it,"
Finest country in the world
'Even Americans that"
course" said hurred1y English
right through But having I've naturally
enough"
1--WE don't let bring nothing
"Whom? asked Sarah quietly whom do understand by we?
mouth at her cool mpudece know most OF the rules e
the other and which said
housemads should
'I didn't I'VE, 80 he said II said they.''
him upstairs the
that there waiting outside the haopened
anything interesting said Besides always find in the best fam
little bits
and if he can't overhear any he has to make it up.
mped the slightly
half invalid.
81 will believe" gently
pleasure to welcome you"
That's enough answered. something
wardness "ShakeP = =
:You r thanw hoped, Sidney?"
you'll find ethandeo evasvey
society, after I've been out of the rut for all these years.
1--WE shall be prepared to make allowance. Sidney
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

Ah he said his high hats what I'll
to let have cash with
mo trouble about that"
And you'll pardon buIve been and forgotten Christian
Margaret"
margaret, blowing
his Maggie his letters Real fond believe"
Poor Sir James always called Madge'
Perhaps it was Madge He a darn bad writer
II beg PARDON said Lady Westwood with
brother a beautifully hand"
"Wen WE'LL" impaieny,
Where do propose to spend Christmas Madge?"
II thought of staying in this Christmas
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25
.You HAVE cor A GOOD CHEEK, MY GIRL"
If check for five hundred
is presented stop payment.
Westwood.

will give you how love when tell
a1 a s occurred e f obu u Sarah
and told the young LADY na oen
peculiar matters Of the heart and Will carry
with time 1t isn't right isn't honorable; ltnt
What happened while was away
of the others that the
they don't know not worth knowing
into ss 9 1a ~ shi the sso his
said looks like straight hu'h With
ahand like this 1 can-HulIo. my girl
Il want to speak to you, !" said Sarah very quietly
~ We'll tsi,t cant ean n; stop p now" nov =,
Il have also good memory said does
readily and just when saw couldn't exactly locate
you aa knew an Swar"sn goa Tss 5g mot Sidney WeV00d
"well don't talk like"
"well see" she said, 'I an educated"
right here now" excedy good
deal from woman but by gosh there's limit Stand away!
u only want advise and not to show your face mere
"say my girl, dont you handy with your
And don't do shall simply this knob and
send for the police think that charge OF obtaining $500 under false
especially with New York record Mr. Lennard
How dyou know my name2
oh she said genialy "a lady Journalist list, knows lot"
in this instance that not the she said agreeaby And as
have to some extent an interest in this house. am going to use my
talk about me and false pretense he said agressve hOv
From From my my aunt aunt at the, the embassy"
"It little game she said pady II writing letters
Look here now he said changing his tone We've all got yn
think you likely do
He hesiaed for moment. One fist clenched
o get"
saw him. tell the
cabman London Westminster
would be before
of fnyst Lookin
affair
only medium height that hasn't all
plain possible real Sidney
everything
bank had had duly
"And thanks this lady" began Westwood.
lei sad youth, grayely.
Westwood has his
Weswood hastily.
II have nobody else like you," he said 'hy
m letters, dear?"
when father died Lady Wewood she said persenty
dressing herself
had why had work And of
old friends
with journalist who laughed little sadly
a
I'm regard said Mr. Sidney Westwood taking aganin
wrong"
glad,' said.
It clearly Lady Weswood gooc-temperedy ito
dismiss once"
81 directly
"But insist staying ere as a
II have pleasure said Sidney
resolution"
Cook it's been quite the
experienced and Mr. Barker
in STYLE It's all well for him.
from personal point of that it's
Henry
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

nat Boxing night being the
PGTy wish 6 say ns family G s y0qg
young opportunity down facts
ing may, onse extraordinary ncid
occurred 46
SOUTH KensngOn where have been under oomn these six months
come February hope I've set all down will be relief and
my speak, will feel better 1t most certainly can't feel
muot worse II wasnt by nature believe should nave
Miss Sarah Price arrived Monday morning
know
She called herself Sarah and doubted her word for single
your said when had placed her
tin box in her She was tall slim young person. with pleasant
my William" said, cOdy land I'm not boy My
John Henry and I'm How long do generally
stay in one placer"
"wel," said, o
"Ain't berth
the place em cean?"
d v said sh good smpse m II vosn h III.
classes ave chbains and
ears aVd B M ss BY M Sdnsy coming 0m' this Christmas
my lady's bothsr-naw," Ianswered.
She looked steadily herself looking
ned against the and with the conversation
Wonder how you'll with cook said laugh
quick decided manner and cook with her temper Cook always takes
Isn't har nicely done at the
DO mind running away, John Henry?"
What" said humorOusy, with your
she stepped dressing
closed quickly in my face And now want to write down
meeting egg Why
goodness only knowsI don't believe she'd
like other girls have should sandosh
toward As by the second day before Christmas could have
can't quite make her out SAID cook to Mr. Barker "Ishould
WELL" mr. Barker. Plenty
and downs in this life Look tine, for instance"
Look years
the Duke OF Surveys in cavendsh and here the
house the widow
things going to last It's mistake throw stones Just be-
stone Barker sharply is the thing should
throw As matter of fact I've liking
any anxious learn The finds everybody
has do and how
too she Copied out a dozen this morning before
writing,
School boards make all the difference said Barker cay
"hn was lad never found OF this education
that it isn't getting overdone What
makes em 'alf inclined look
"Fhey don't look down said
or that ard pretty mouth and What
time does Mr. Sidney arrive, Mr. Barker?'
Boats due Southampton this morning.
That's Close
home for Christmas dinner
things gentleman
lay"
don't often dare Mr. Barker talking
1 did just for question.
What's Mr. Sidney like Mr.. Barker?"
How do he's ike?"
don't
"Who does, 1 wonder?'
thasvery certain" cook HE was before our
he
Henry cook don't you be too inouisive
bout things that don't
pies"
"And young Mr.
Barker You don't if visitors
long, Before though Burgundy
COOK II jest wish each other Merry say
well said cook graciousy 'as it only
know as won't Christmas will be on now"
never overbeang gentleman
door He threw his the
his while he took off his long thick
See here now, kdde, he said. Lady Westwood
name
Lady Weswood hang YOU"
But
s@- lie took hold m g he nd shook me
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

found to contain rifles, and that is how
they prevented Indiana and Ohio from
becoming the seat of the war"
CLARA lzA PRICE
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-25

The number of patents issued in the
United States for the manufacture of ink
is over 2000.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29
WILL MEET AT WEISER.
The Republican State Central Committee
Is to Assemble at That Place
On March II.

POCATELLO, Feb. 25.-The eXecu-
tive committee Of the republican state
central committee met here last We'd
nesday at IL O'Clock a. m. and was
called to order by Chairman Patrie.
There were present, G. II. Bassett. G.
}. BasSett in person and Geo. HI. Stew
art by f. G. Ramsey proxy. F. G.
Ramsey was appointed secretary Of
the meeting. The chair stated the
objects OF the meeting after which
the following motions were made and
carried:
First. That the state central COM
mlttee be called to meet at Weiser,
Washington county. Tuesday, March
18th, 1896, at 3 o'clock p. m.
Second. That the purpose Of such
meeting Shall be to fix time and
place for holding the republican state
convention to elect delegates to the
republican national convention which
IS called to meet at St. Louis, June
10Th, 1896, to fix the time and place
lor holding the state convention for
nominating one member of congress,
three presidential electors and full
state ticket; to fix the basis of repre-
Sentation, and apportiOn the number
OF delegates from each county to said
slaCe convention; to consider the
proposition to incorporate in the call
lor the last named convention; drec-
o'ons TO each county convention; to
nominate candidates for senators and
representatives at the same time that
uelegates to said state convention are
chosen.
Ihlrd. To consider and act upon
suoh other business as may properly
soule before the state central COM
mittee.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29

Interesting Session of the Kootemai Couu
ty Association.

Interesting Session of the Kootenai Coun
ty Association.
POsT FALLS, Idaho, Feb. 24.-'Che
Kootenai County Teachers Associa-
tion was convened here Saturday at
O'clock. County School Superintend-
ent Melder presided and Miss Buckley
of Occur d'Alene acted as secretary.
There was a good attendance of teach
ers, besides number of visitors from
Rathdrum and Occur d'Alene.
Professor Walker read an interest
ing paper on "Washington in the
Public School," advoca ting the idea
that it is ''far more important that
pupils become more patriotic than
educated" He regarded Washington
AS ranking second among patriots and
revolutionsts in the history of the
world.
The next on the program was pa
per on character Building" by Mrs.
DdIU. Ole OcuuCu CLldTuCUcr DIS d
"bundle of habits" and cautioned
teachers s'nOt to overlook the import
ance of influences brought to bear IN
the formation of hahlts," and sug-
gested that ''the example of the
teachers character is the most potent
factor in character building"
The subject of ''Technical Gram
mar was skillfully handled by Mrs.
Matheson. Much interest was mani
tested in her discussion of the ''pre-
parative adjectves" and the "factat-
i've Objects" or object complement.
Miss Spencer of Rathdrum, gave
very instructive talk on the "Word
Method"
Resolutions were passed thanking
the citizens of Post Falls for their
hospitabl entertainment, who enter
tanned all at dinner. The association
adjourned subject to the call Of the
executive committee.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-29

publishing such mis-statement of
facts is reasonable question to ask.
Does his name appear on the tax-roll?
Why does he take such deep interest
IN the welfare Of the, taxpayers Of this
county? Because he wishes to he a
public benefactor? Perhaps. But
another motive may be attributed.
He may be an Office-seeker or a hench-
man for other otfice-seekers, Who is
endeavoring to build up reputation?
Who is T. e. Anderson Is he the
man who few years ago was by a
ROTTEN board of commissioners ap-
pointed Overseer Of the construction
of Jail, which measly improvement
heaped upon the shoulders Of Koote-
mai county's taxpayers bonded in-
debtedness of Eighty Thousand Dol
lars, and as such Oyerseer was allowed a
princely salary! The records prove
HIM to be the same man.