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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

The short line to Texas and the southwest is
via the Alabamp, GreAt Southern Railroad.
Tickets may be routed either via Shreveport OF
New Orleans. Train service and schedules via
this line are unexcellcd, This is the only line
operating tourist sleeping cars from Chatta.
nooga to Texas points and the Pacific Coast.
Barties contemplating trip should address
J. L. Meek TRAY. Pass. Agt.,
Knoxville, Tenn,
c. E. Jackson, Trav. Pass. Agt.,
Chattanooga, Tenn,
CA Benscoter, Asst. Gen I Pass. Agt.
Chattanooga, Tenn
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Election Notice for 18Th District, 90

The following judges, clerks aud Of
fcer have been appointed to hold an
election in the 18th district of Wash
ington county for a magistrate to fill
out the unexpired term of - Kinchelo
deceased. The election will be held
November 3, 1897:
Judges. NJ. Jackson, E. X. Hunt,
j. P. Riggs.
Clerks-John NJ. Mitchell, Adam
Shipley.
Oficer--L. H. Shipley.
P. H. WoFFoRD,)
r. L. PATTON, Com.
@. M. TAYLOR,
Sept Is, 1897. ss. SOL AT.
Monthly Pains cured by DR.. Miles Pain Pills,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

Mrs. Smith Woodbridge, of Kiblem,
KY, was SO afflicted with her throat
for over two years that she could not
speak above a whisper. After she used
the first bottle of Dir. Bells Pine Tar
Honey she could talk as we'll as ever,
and the case is such a wonderful cure
that her nei shbors come in to see for
themselves and are astonished to hear
her talk. ......
Sold by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
Hardware.
THE BEE HIVE.

It is all very we'll to talk about the
early bird catching the worm, but it
does seem as though that idiotic worm
would have displayed much more sense
and escaped direct fate if he hadn't
gone promenading when sleep was emf
nently more the proper caper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

According to previous announcement
the Great Wallace Shows exhibited in
the city yesterday, and in consequence
the town was full Of people, They be-
gan to arrive the day previous and con-
tinued until noon showrday. BY far
the largest crowd that ever attended a
similar performance was here. The
day was all that could have been de-
sired SO far as the weather was con-
cerned, and passed off comparatively
free from fights. A few "drunks"
were laid in the cooler, but no serious
difficulties were INDUCED in.
In the big tent something like 5000
people were seated, and painting for
fresh air when the bell tapped to begin.
For 81 hours they watched the perform
ers in the two rings and ON the stage, and
frequently applauded the daring feates
of the aerial artists and the aCrobats on
the stage. The work of the Nelson
family is a show in itself and would
amply repay one we'll. There we're
other good features such as the Mar
telle family, bicycle experts and the
Wrentz family, aerial trapeze artists.
Altogether it was good show, gave
general satisfaction and can play to a
tent.full on return trip.
The calaboose kept open house and
received" ell day.
Once and awhile o fellow would call
upon Sheriff Campbell to help him get
his money back from. the COLOGNE
man."
Several of the boys parted with "good
stuff in an effort to beat Snowman at
his own tricks. They are now sadder
and wiser.
XII Talley had q misunderstanding
with negro and got leading artery
cut in his loft arm, from which the
blood flowed profusely. ~
A fireman ON the Narrow Gauge had
his pocket-book containing $123.OO
snatcbel from his hands. OF course it
was not "Buck" McNees.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

Some people in writing letters think
it necessary to chronicle all the doleful
events that have occurred in the cirle of
mutual acquaintance. dwelling particu-
larly on all Che gruesome details.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
Buy Cold Dust flour.
Is Your Life W orth Fifty Cents p?

We defy the world to produce medicine for
the euro of all forms OF Kidney and Bladder
troubles, Piles and all diseases peculiar to We
men, that will equal Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
Nnety-eight per cent of the cases treated
with Smiths Sure Kidney Cure that
have come under our observation have been
cured We sell our medicine on positive
guarantee II directions are followed, and
money will be refunded il cure is not eraeted
For sale by local druggists,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

VIE each WEEK to men all over U. s.
ne to sell Stark Trees-cheapest,
BEST. Outfit free-takes no
NV money to TRY the work. Also
PhI want CLUB MAKERs-get their
trees free. Drop us postal
nsu name references. Stark Nurse
TAXI ry, Louisiana, Mo- or Rockport,
ShSu II. -t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

Some people will think that DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey is no better than other
cough remedies until they Try it. Then
they will know for themselves that it is
the best on earth.
Up-to-date druggists sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
Special Notice,

All consumers are hereby notified
that the rents due for the current quar-
ter must be settled on or before the 18th
inst, otherwise the water will be shut
off without further notice. BY order
of the Watauga Water Company.
G. W. BEATTY, Sec.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

1t is my pleasure and duty owe to the af-
ficted, to bear my testimony to the fact that
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure will do all
and more than you claim for it, Aside from be-
ing sure kidney cure" 1t will cure any infia-
nation wherever located. AS remedy for
piles, sourness in the chest stomach and bow
els, it affords immediate relief, and effects a
permanent cure,
s. o. HEMENWAY,
5South 23d Street, St. Louis, Mo
For sale by local druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
"9UEEN" HEATERS,
THE BEE HIVE
0, II. 4 G. Branch Completed.

u H. U. Branch COmplettu'
The branch of the Ohio River and
Charleston Railroad between Blacks
burg and Gaffney has been completed,
and trains will be operated over it in a
few days. 1t is stated that arrange
ments are now being made by the
Company to extend the branch to Spar
burg, S. G.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
Always the best
at THE BEE HIVE

1t is crusty old bachelor who is re-
sponsible for the remark that when O
woman cannot think Of any other way
to spend her money she decides that
her teeth needs attention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
QUEEN Heaters,
So pretty with nickle
trimmings.
THE BEE HIVE.
Yellow Jack Killed.

Cascarets, Candy Cathartic kills yellow Jack
wherever they find him.. No one who takes
Cascarets regularly and systematically is in
danger from the dreadful disease. Cascarets
kill Yellow foyer germs in the bowels and pre-
vent new ones from breeding. lOc. 25c. SOC. all
druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
MONEY Made Easily and Rapidly
!" Read This and Think II Over!

We want three or four men with energy
and grit to represent us in Washington and adj
joining counties. VIII give them situation in
which they can make money rapidly, the work
being light and employment the year round.
Require no capitol or great education. C Some
of best statesmen are country boys. Profits
quick and absolutely sure, Write at once for
full particulars. Address
II. G. HUDGINS 4 CO..
Kiser Building, Atlanta, Ga.
6Sl-lit.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
TinWare
THE BEE HIVE.

A real old lady is a perfect Joy, but
the wrinkled trembling individual in
false hair, nodding plums and youthful
finery is the saddest of all sad sights.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
Best on Earth,
1.-THE QUEEN"
Air tight Wood Heat
ing Stoves at
THE BEE HIVE.
Yellow Fever Germs

breed in the bowels. Kill them and you are
safe from the awful disease, Cascarets destroy
the germs throughout the system and make 1t
impossible for new ones to for. Cascarets are
the only reliable safeguard for young and old
again st Yellow Jack, l0c Csc. Soc. all druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
Yellow Jack Preventative.

Guard agrinst Yellow Jack by excepting the
system thoroughly clean and free from germ
breeding matter Cascarets Candy Cathartit
will cleaSe the system and kill contagious dis
ease germs.
Do N hoa =, r, ,1a,.. ..,.l r. 49,.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

DERFECT and permanent are the
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, be-
cause it makes pure, rich, healthy,
life and health-giving BLOOD.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
The Test.

Forty Wilson heateIs sold already at
S. B. Whites. Does this count for
anything? People know what to buy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

No morphine or opium In DR.. Miles PAN
PnLs. CURE All Pain. zone cent dose"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
THE y CON EFT

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists re fund the money fitfails to cure. 25c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
HART and SMITH. HART and SMITH.
October Necessities.

herwIls ntewA andwe
uaVerpn
moi emught
long our present stock lasts will find everything moe
% 10 ymd Wprmg@ early
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Toe 95c. II G. G. G. fail rlrre"i,'S rofrrA ,0oneu
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

Headaehe and EessrGIsi@ cured By Dr.,
MILES PAIN PILLS, zone ceHt dose"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

Pain has no show with DR.. Miles, Pain pilIs,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14
DRESS GOODS.

Dress Goods values that will be to your in
terest to look into
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

Monthly Pains cured by DR.. Miles Pain Pills,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-10-14

The contest between Mr.. Bro wnlow's
political enemies and friends in the
county is waxing warm with odds in
his favor. .t
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Hard to Please.

The son of well-known Providence
lawyer came home ut the end of his
first term in college exulting in the
fact that he stood next to the head of
his class. His father was less easily
satisfied.
WHAT Next to the head?" he ex-
claimed. "What do you mean, sir?
I'd like TO know what you think /
send you to college for. Next to the
head, indeed! Hump! I'd like to know
why you aren't at the head, where you
ought to ben'
The young man was naturally crest
fallen, but upon his return to college
he went about his work with such am
bition that the end of the term found
him in the coveted place. He went
home very proud indeed. 1t was great
news.
The lawyer contemplated his son for
few moments in silence; then with a
shrug of his shoulders, he remarked:
"At the head of the class eh?
Humph! That's u fine commentary
on Brown Universityr'-Youth's Com
paniOn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Something to Depend on.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm Of
Jones x Son, Covden, Ill, in speak
ing of DIR. Kings New Discovery,
says that last winter his wife was at
tackled with La Grippe, and her case
grew so serious that physicians at
Cowden and Pana could do nothing
for her. IL seemed to develop into
Hasty Consumption. Having DIR.
Kings New Discovery in store, and
selling lots of it. he took bottle home,
and to the surprise of all she began to
get better from the first dose, and half
dozen dollar bottles cured her sound
and well. Dr. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, coughs and colds is
guaranteed to do this good work. Try
it. Free trial bottles at Snyder's drug
store, Somerset, or at Brallier's drug
store, Berlin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
All Around the Farm.

Sheep growers have it in their power
to increase the demand for mutton by
improving the quality. Make it 50
good that people will have it,
In setting out an orchard trees of
medium size aud an abundance Of root
fibre are much more valuable than
large and spreading tops with but few
roots, which are incapable Of feeding
the trees.
Many an acre produces its sl00 or
more in grapes, and yet many farmers
do not grow them for family use, pre-
ferring to let the odd corners and hooks
grow up in weeds and bushes.
Berries should be cultivated often; 1t
warns the soil in the spring. Even
light rains can then penetrate the soil,
and the moisture will be retained for
use in summer time.
Why not have some competent man
legally appointed in ever community
TO spray trees and destroy insect pests
and fungus diseases, taxing each man
for the number of trees grown? The
thrifty man would then no longer suf-
fer from the habits Of his negligent
neighbor.
Roses do not grow from ripe wood
cuttings made in the fall, but if the
canes are twisted or wounded and then
layered in the summer they will start
rootless or form a eallus at the wound
ed point, and in the fall they can be
taken up and buried for next spring
planting.
Corn, shorts and skim milk make a
combination that will produce high
grade Of pork. Wheat may replace
the shorts. These foods assist in pro-
ducing flesh so rapidly as to enable the
feeder to dispose of his pigs to advant-
age when young, yet at good weight
1t is not alone because Of injury to
scythes, mowers and other implements
that the hay maker wants as smooth
surface as he can get. IL is necessary
to have stones and other inequalities
removed If he would he able to cut as
closely as he should. The new growth,
especially of clover, starts quicker and
grows more vigorously if cut close.
Besides, much Of the weight Of both
clover and grass is lost IL either are cut
high. So there is loss by high cutting
in the first crop, as well as in the after
math.
There is nothing better 10 make
young pigs grow than patch of peas,
into which they may be turned an
hour or so every day until the peas be
come 50 scarce that all day is required
to satisfy them. They furnish the
same kind of nutrition that milk does,
and at much cheaper rate. When
thus fed their frames will grow rapid
Is, and they can be given corn feed
later in the season, without the injury
that comes to hogs summered on grass
and clover and suddenly changed to
corn.
For reliability and eonstaney Of
bloom nothing con beat the peOny, Pc
rennial phiOxes in different eOlOrs, the
Siberian and Iceland peoples, funkias,
hollyhocks, foxglOves, dianthus and
other old time occupants of the garden.
Any gaps that occur during the sum-
mer can always be filed up with such
ANIMALS as zinnias, French or African
marigolds, alyssum, nIignOnette, pOr-
tulaca and asters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Old People.
panion.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
tiers. This medicine does not stimu-
late and contains no whisky nor other
intoxicanf, but acts as a tonic and al
terative. 1t acts mildly on the stom-
ach and bowels, adding strength and
giving tone to the organs, thereby aid
ing Nature in the performance of the
functions. Electric Bitters is an excel
lent appetizer and aids dige stion. Old
People find it just exactly what they
need. Price 50c- and $l0o per bottle
at snyder's drug ttore, SomeS,e.. c $;
Brallier's drug IRE, Berlin
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price . cents per box. For sale at j.
n. Snyder's drug store. Somerset, or
at Brallier's drug store, Belin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
IT CANNOT BE.
BY DAVID BANKS sIcKLEs.

1t cannot be that He who made
This wOnderous world for our delight
Designed that all its charms should fade,
And pass forever from our sight;
That all shall wither and decay,
And know on earth no life but this,
With only one finite survey
Ofall its beauty and its bliss.
1t cannot be that all the years
OF toll and care and grief we live
Shall find no recompense but tears,
No sweet return that earth can give;
That all that leads us TO aspire
And struggle onward 10 achieve,
With every unattained desire,
Was given only to deceive.
II cannot be that afterall
The mighty conquests of the mind,
Our thoughts shall pass beyond recall
And leave no record here behind;
That all our dreams OF love and fame,
And hopes that time has swept away,
All that enthraHed this mortal frame,
Shall not return some other day.
II cannot be that all the ties
or kindred souls and loving hearts
Are broken when this body dies,
And the immortal mind departs;
That DO serener life shall break
At last upon our mortal eyes,
To guide Us as our footsteps make
The pilgrimage of paradise.
Montgomery Advertiser.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Did She Sleep in Her Crown.

Mr.. Whifiie treading) THE En-
press of Austria suffers from insomnia"
Mrs. Whifiie (meditatively )-''Well,
no wonder. I'm sure if was an EN-
press I'd be so proud of it I couldn't
sleep a wink. nk."-Exehange.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. j. Cheney
< Co., Toledo, o, contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the sYmsttssm: In huylng Halls Cstarrh
will present the same Al tuekina II
assignee for settlement and
HIFin To
Coiborn & Colborn- I'D -
Attorneys for Assi.<SN x Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Tired, Nervous, Sleepless

Men and wOmen-hOw gracefully they
write about Hoods Sarsaparilla- Once
helpless and discouraged, having lost
all faith in medicines, now in good
health and cable to do my work." be-
cause Hoods Sarsaparills has power to
enrich and purify the blood and make
the weak strong this is experience of
a host of people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Dyspepsia.

Mr.. Newwed-"There is no use talk pIai.t
ing-I won't eat any more of y,et their or
cookiDgr' y. T. shai-
Mrs. Newwed ttearfnlly l-"An. .,o.ns
AZ -, ,srset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Inconsistent.

THAT busy Mrs. Trimble is one Of
the women who have determined 20
form themselves into street cleaning
band.r
''Well, you just ought TO see the con-
dition her kitchen is inp'-Cleveland
plai-f Dealer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Hoods Pills are the best family ca
thartie and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A Sacrifice.

OF course it surprised them some
what.
The man who spoke did not look as
if he was one Of the hoity-tOity, bat
rather one of the hOi-pOiloi, and his
words sounded strange.
IL must give up one of my clubs"
he said. at is possible for even
man in my position to go too far in
.s1rty-- I'D club is all that.
'i''' ii"e' OhN ~AR'S SOYpba,
a man needs, no matter how "S.. .
may be fixed"
SO saying, he made a careful selee-
lion and threw the smaller of the two
clubs away.
"Then they realized that even
tramp finds that there are limitations
to club life.-ChieagO Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
ELY BROS


56 Warren St, \. \. City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream
Balm to me. l can emphasize his
statement, at is a positive cure for
eatarrh if used as directed. Rev.
Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Napt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Stop drugging yourself with quack
nostrums or ''cures." Get a we'll
known pharmaceutical remedy that
will do the work. Catarrh and cold
in head will not cause suffering if
Ely's Cream Balm is used. Druggist
will supply lOc. trial size or soc. full
size. We mail it.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-10-21

the day, Capt. Lov-PRIvATE HAMMOND.
ering, to report for work. He refused on
the ground that he was not a regular
prisoner. Capt. Lowering sent four men
to take him out Of the guard house. Ham
mond lay down and refused to move. Low
ering then directed the men to cross his
legs and tie them with stout rope. This
was done and then, under direction Of the
captain, the men dragged Hammond out
of the guard house. Down the steps Of
the guard house Hammond was bumped.
The prisoner Joined his hands behind his
head to protect the latter against stones
and rocks. The road was being mended
near the guard house and the prisoner
was dragged over the cut stones at lively
pace. Hammond made NO resistance, nor
did he utter word either of protest or
abuse. His hands were cut and bleeding
as he was dragged along.
The four soldiers soon became sick Of
their task. They hesitated when they had
crossed the road and got on the stone side
walk. The captain would have no delay.
He prodded the prisoner several times so
that in pity the four soldiers hurried on
with their terrible task. None of them
had ever seen a soldier treated in such
brutal way and they obeyed through fear
of similar punishment. Hammond's face
was distorted with pain and blood was
oozing from several wounds as he was
dragged along up the stairway to the sum-
mary court. There a light punishment
was meted out to him. 1t is said that
Lowering prodded Hammond with his
sword as he was dragged along the road.
This is the story which is told by the
soldiers who witnessed it, and the case
was reported to the authorities at Wash
ington
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-10-21
STRANGLED BY BURGLARS.
Farmer Adam Hoffman Is Murdered
Near Brimfield, Ind.


Near Brimfie1d, Ind.
Adam Hoffman, wealthy bachelor
farmer, living near Brimfeld, Ind, was
murdered by two men, whose intention it
was to rob him. Hoffman sold large
amount Of wheat and stock the past week
and it is asserted that the men, thinking
he had the money at his home, committed
the crime while seeking the money.
At midnight farm hand living with
Hoffman was awakened by noise in an
adjoining room, which sounded like the
tramping of men. The boy quickly crawl
ed under the bed and shortly after the
men entered, lighted match was thrust
under the bed and the boy was discOv-
cred. He was ordered from his hiding
place at the point of a revolver and plac-
ed on the bed, bound hand and foot and
securely gagged. He was warned that
IL he attempted to give an alarm he would
be killed.
The men next went to the old mans
room. Hoffman was ordered to pass over
his money. He denied that he had any
money in the house, saying that he never
kept money there. The men began to
threaten and choke him to force him to
DISCLOSE 10 tneiu HIS uiuihs piace. Ills
hands were firmly bound together and tied
to his legs; his feet were likewise bound
and then fastened to the bed. 1t is
thought the men continued the choking
until life was extinct. The men then
searched the house from cellar to roof,
but failed to find any money.
Charles Holy, the boy, upon hear
ing the men leaving the house,
succeeded in loosening his bonds. He
went to Hoffman's room and found
him in the position described. He gave
the alarm and bloodhounds were put on
trail of the murderers. Mr.. Hoffman
was about 80 years of age, very eco
nomical, money making farmer.