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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
The Comet City, Tennessee Thursday September e 1897

Rev. H. NJ. PEBBLES and his little son =,
OF Okolona, who have been suffering
with diphtheria are reported much bet
ter, and will be out again soon.
Miss Bessie Lou Burgess, one of our
most attractive and talented young la
dies, left Tuesday afternoon for Bristol
to enter Southwest Virginia Institute.
Mrs. j. M. Cameron, Of Elzabethton
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Geo. w, Harden on Watauga avenue,
for the past week.
There will be q picnic at Watauga,
next Saturday at which time the Odd
Fellows will lay the cornerstone of
their new hall, There will plenty to
eat and good music.
Summers, Barton a. PARROT have re-
ceiyed several cars of fertilizers for the
trade. Call and see them, if you will
need some, and buy it right.
Mr.. W. J. PEBBLES of Marbleton,
passed through the city Tuesday EN-
route to Bristol to take in the reunion
OF Confederate Oeterans.
Miss Belle Stephens has returned from
Greeneville and is again visiting Miss
Dora Cargille ON Holston avenue, to
the great delight of her numerous &C.
quaintances in the city.
A little three-year- old boy OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Pippin, died Tuesday af-
ternoon and was buried yesterday in
the Harrington graveyard.
Jno. D. Cox is putting new floors
and iron fronts in the Eclipse barber
shop and the adjoining store room on
the corner of Buffalo and Main streets.
Hon. A. A. Taylor has moved his
family from Chucky Valley to this city
and is occupying "Robin's Roost,"
Governor Taylors home on Roam street
Mr. Taylor has moved here in order to
place his children in schsol and the
Governor has moved Instantly to Nash
vile for similar purpose.
The city schools are now we'll under
Roadway, and everything seems to be
in good working order. The enroll
ment now shows total of $40; each one
OF the fourteen teachers have over forty
pupils, except onein the Martha Wilder
building, and before the end of another
week this room will also have that
number.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Miss Minnie Easley Dead.

The community was panied yesterday
to learn that Miss Minnie Easley was
dead. She has been in feeble health
for many months with consumption
and her complete recovery was not
looked for but death came unexpected
ly in this instances as it always does, and
closed forever on earth a life that was
remarkable for its simple, childlike
faith in Christ and Christian fortitude.
The deceased was about thirty years Of
age and has spent practically all the
years of her life in the Lords vineyard.
Miss Easley was making her home with
her aunt, Mrs. E. G. Reeves, at the
time of her death and the funeral serv-
ices will be conducted at the late resi-
dence this afternoon and the remains
inferred in the old family graveyard on
the farm now belonging to Mr.. James
HINT
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Will Liquidate.

The announcement Saturday that the
Magnetic Building and Loan Associa-
tion had made an assignment was some
thing of a surprise to many of our citi-
zens. When similar associations were
falling thick and fast over the state this
one was thought by some to be on its
last legs but having lived through that
stage it was believed to be on good
footing again, hence the surprise. The
Association went into voluntary liqui-
dation and made general assignment,
with W. G. Mathes, assignee. The
assignee has obtained an injunction to
restrain suits, and will get general
order from the court as the manner of
settling with the borrowers.
The assets amount to about $45, .0OC
consisting Of real estate and mortgages
that are considered good. This will be
consumed in liquidating the liabilities.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
FAREWELL SERMON.
Rev. Frank Willis Barnett Will go to Georgia
Resolutions Adopted.

Nashville people have always been
known to feel kindly toward the young
man, and when ability is combined
with charming manner and energetic
course, the young man is frequently
lionized. Such has been the experience
of Rev, Frank Willis Barnett, who de-
livered his farewell sermon last evening
as assistant pastor of the First Baptist
church
Mr.. Barnett is brilliant young man
and has won a wide following during
the several months of his ministerial
work in Nashville, assisting Rev. Dr.
Hawthorne. He goes to Georgia. as
announced in the Sun yesterday morn
ing, to accept call as pastor of Bap-
fist church in that state Before as
Stunning charge, however, Mr.. Barnett
will visit New York.
Last evening there was an exception
ally large congregation present at the
First Baptist church and all the mem
bers paid regretful homage to the
young man who had presented them
so many delightfully."- expressed lessons
in christianity during his stay in Nash
Vile.
After the regular service was con-
cluded there was sort of compliment
tary social session held by the congre-
cation, during which hundreds babe
their former assistant pastor good bye
and God speed, and upon motion the
following lauditory resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, Rev. Frank Barnett, who
has so faithfully served this church
during the protracted sickness of our
pastor, is about to leave us and to be-
come pastor of the Baptist church in
Forsyth, GA.
| Resolved first, that the church is pro
foundry grateful to Brother Barnet
for the Jealous and self-denying man
ner in which he has labored to turn tn,
impeniteat to Christ, and to develol
the spiritual life of our membership.
Second, that we recognize in Brothe
Barnett an intellectual culture, an apt
ness for teaching, agentleness of spirit
warmth of affection, a clearness o
Judgment, and faith in the promises
of God, which fit him for pre-eminen
usefulness in the christian ministry.
Third, that we cordially commend
him to the church at Forsyth as an abb
preacher of the gospel of Christ, as
conscientious painstaking pastor, and a
man whose example and influence ca
not fail to strengthen the cause of truth
and virtue in any community.
Fourth, that we will cherish til
memory of Brother Barnett's work i
our church aud congregation, and vii
follow him with fervent wishes an,
prayers for his success and happiness
. in the kingdom of the Lord. Nashvill
Sun, 9th inst.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16

Miss Matte Henderson entertained
Delightfully."- Friday evening, compli-
mentary to her visitors, Misses Mae
Jones and Willie.Hurt, Of Roanoke. Va
Those present were: Misses Mae Jones,
Willie Hurt, Va; Nettie Shortridge,
Alice Carr, Effie Wood, Sue Wood, An
ME Gentry, Anna Miller, Sallie Chan
dler, Bessie Stanley and Dora Cargille
Messrs Fred Gresham and Opia War
lie, Jonesboro;J. w. Crumley, Will
Caldwell, Henry Cass, W. w. Kirkpat-
rick, Will Cass J. F. Crumley, Jas
Summers, s. s. Crumley, Chas. Car
gille, Louis Gump and Geo. Wofford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Miss Johnston Resigns.

At the close of school last Friday af-
ternoOn the Board of Education was
very much surprised to receive the re-
signation of Miss Matte Johnston as
teacher in the public schools, with the
request that it be accepted at once.
There being no other alternative the
board acted according, and in accept
ing the resignation expressed its regret
that she had found it necessary to re-
tire. Miss Johnston is one of the most
capable teachers in the schools and the
public will join the board in regretting
her action.
Miss Stanley was transferred to the
grade recently taught by Miss John
ston, and Miss Lena Anderson, of
Jonesboro, elected to fill the vacancy
and given Miss Stanley's grade.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
G.. A. r. Reunion.

The reunion of the G. A. r. at this
place yesterday was not as well attend
ed as expected, presumably on account
of the hot weather, but enough of the
old veterans we're present to make it an
interesting occasion. The Jubilee was
held at Lake Watausee and several in
teresting speeches were made, the most
prominent Of which was one by our
townsman, Maj. A. Crntwell. A col.
lection was taken up for the benefit OF
the monument to the Tennessee Union
soldiers and resulted in some sixty dol
lars being raised for the purpose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
800 Reward 300.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at lesat one dreaded disease
that seinece has been able to cure in all its
stages and that ia C1tarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
the the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being constit u
tional disease requires constitutional treat
ment Halls atarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the b God aud mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying the foun-
daton of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The proprie.
tors have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure Send for list of tes
imonials. Address.
EB- Sold by druggists 75c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Sunday Fire.

The fire alarm was sounded shortly
afternoon Sunday and the department
turned out but soon learned the fire
was beyond reach of the hydrants.
Two small houses in the lIaupin Row
were burned. One belonged to Mr..
Stance, of Rogersville, and was occu,
pied by Joe Scott, colored porter at S,
B. Whites, and the other was a new
house unoccupied and belonged to 9
colored man by the name of Higgins.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
The True Remedy.

w NJ Repine, editor Tiskiwa, ILL.,, Chief,
SAYS: I'VE won't keep house without Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds. Experimental with many others.
but never got the true remedy until we used
DR.. Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home, as in it we have
a certain and sure cure for coughs, colds,
whooping cough, etc" 1t is idle to experiment
with other remedies. even if they are urged on
YOU as Just as good as DR.. Kings New Dist
eovery They are not as gosd. because this
remedy has a record Of cures and besides is
guarnteed. 1t never fails to satisfy At Me-
Farland & Co 5 drug store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
The h,'>t Il ,ur is Gold Dust.

The h,>t /, ,ur i. Cold Dust.
II. H. Dyer made visit to Bristol
Tuesday.
Miss Jane Crumley is visiting friends
near Bristol.
Geo. Wolford spent last Thursday
night in Bristol.
Miss Sophia Sparks is visiting rela-
tiyes in JonesbOro this week.
Worley Willard is visiting relatives
in Bristol this week.
Born, on the 3D., inst, to Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Rice, daughter.
Miss Ella Mulkey left yesterday for
Asheville, N. G. to enter school.
Mrs. II. II. Parrot was the guest Of
Mrs. G. W. Carr several days last week.
Mrs. Mary Berry is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Hobson, at Bristol this
week.
Buy Cold Dust -four.
Miss Gertrude Weller is clerking in
the Bee Hive this week in the absence
of Miss Lila Taylor.
Geld Dust four-best made.
Misses Mona and Eugenia Yonce, of
Bristol, are visiting Johnson City
friends.
We are glad to notice that L. G. Hoss
is able to be on the streets again after
long and somewhat serious illness.
A little child of Thomas Buck g
died Monday of diphtheria, near Oko-
Iona.
Cold Dust -four will please the
hest of you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your
troubles II not, get bottle now and get re-
lief. This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure Of all
female complaints. exerting wonderful direct
influence in giving strength and tone to the
organs II you have loss of appetite, constipa-
ton headache, faintng spells, or are nervous,
sleepless melancholy or troubled with dizzy
spells, electric bitters is the medicine you
need Health and strength are guaranteed by
its use. Fifty cents and sl.OO at Mcfarland 4
Co s drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Best on Earth,
THE QUEEN"
Air tight Wood Heat
ing Stoves at
THE BEE HIVE.

Neglected coughs and colds are
dangerous. A summer cold permitted
to run into winter frequently means
pneumonia. A winter cough and cold
neglected leads to consumption. DIR.
Bells Pine Tar Honey will cure a win
ter cold or summer cold or q cough of
any kind every time. It is harmless.
All good druggists sell it,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
To. WIsstan It May Concern,

have been in the drug business for
twelve years, and during that time,
sold nearly all the cough medicines
manufactured; and from my personal
knowledge of such remedies l say that
that Champerlain's Cough remedy gives
better satisfaction than any other on
the market.-W NJ Terry, Elkton, Ky.
Sold by Ward & Friberg-The Bee
Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16

Release is at hand for all sufferers
from coughs and colds or diseases of
the throat, bronchial tubes or nasal
cavities who will resort to the right
orders and sickness of this kind. Thou
sands have testified to this fact. 1t is
made of simple and harmless ingredi-
ents of pine tar and honey scientifi-
cally combined. Itnever fails. There
is nothing Gust as good"
Take no substitute from any druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Staple Dry Goods.
utings.

Didn't think they would sell so early, but my,
how they have gone the past week. And no wonder,
such choice styles they couldn't help buying, and
the price only &C., 6!c, SIC, 1Oc
Calicoes.
We don't carry the cheap kind, but give You all
the best makes, including Simpsons, and only ask
cents per yard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
vrsIuIneN emo Sud uTud .ssuIg ~
A Free Ticket To Texas

would cost you more via other lines than
ticket at regular rates via the old reliable
Memphis and Charleston R. R, because y, Il
go straight through without the long iay-overs
that you would have via other lines, but our
rates are as low as the lowest
Do not buy your tickets before getting our
rates Avoid wearisome night changes of cars,
long layovers and troublesome transfers by
purchasing your tickets via the old reliable
NJ. Z. Ry.
H. E. Allen, passenger agent, MorristowH
Tenn
c A. Dessussure. G. P. A., Memphis, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
VIII Dam the Watauga.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Connecticut Land Company was held
in the office of the company in this city
this week. A. M. Young, president,
E. Day, vice president, and d. N.
Hays, of Waterbury, Conn, were
present. These gentlemen with local
stockholders visited Kings Shoals
Monday, the point on Watauga river
where they propose to build dam, and
were much pleased with the location.
1t is the intention of the company, as
stated in THE COMET, to move the
power plant to that point and by dam
ing the river get water power sufficient
to supply electricity for allpurposes for
Johnson City. The location selected ii
most admirable one, and the fall il
sufficient to develop 1900 horse power
The ground has been purchased ant
at a final meeting of the stockholders
Yesterday afternoon it was decided t.
begin work at once on the dam.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Boots and Shoes.

We believe we will do the biggest shoe business
this fall we have ever done, Our goods and prices
warrant us in saying so.
Womens Solid Polkas ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 60c.
Womens Solid Glove Grain, button and lace 81 90
Womens' Solid Oil Grain, button and lace, . 100
Mems Tap Sole Kip Ties .,.......,,........ 100
Mems Heavy Oil Grain Ties and Creoles a.. 1.25
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
RogersvilIe SynodicaI College

All you guess about difficulty in sell
ing Stark Trees may be wrong. If you
wish to know the truth, drop postal to
Stark Nursery, Louisiana, Mo-, or
Rockport, III. Name references. Cash
pay to statesmen each week the year
round. Outfit free-takes no money to
try the work. Also want club makers
get their trees free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Fancy Dress Goods.
Our is cent Line

Comprise the newest and best things in Brocades
Plaids and mixtures large line and right up-to.
date.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
THE X COM EFT
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative nromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists re fund the money lit fails to cure 25c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartie l0e or 25c.
I Q. G. @. fail 10 cure, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16

AOOD'S Sarsapalilla has over and
- over again proved by its cures,
when all other preparations failed, that
it is the One True BLOOD Purifier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
Our 80 cent Line

Our 80 cent Line
Is the best we have ever shown at the price
Every piece is all wool, SO inches wide and the
newest styles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
HART and SMITH,

We eaveeve in ltcin
the qualities
atyou wllra yfr oil styles,
W con nc
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16
johnson City, Tenn,
$40, 551 and 553 Broadway,
r. l., & B. BRUNER,


Johnson City, Tenn,
Accept our thanks for your favor enclosing
check for $4000in full settlement of your account
This remittance completes the payment for
merchandise amounting to over $4,000. We
do not exagerate when we characterize your
record phenomenal. You have proved yourselfin
your sphere The equal if not the superior of the
greatest of mercantile successes 1t is tribute to
your ability merchant and Judge of good
values that you have in this brief space of time,
built up the principal business in your county 1t
must be a source of great qualification to you to
know that while building up this successful bust.
ness Of yours, you have at the same time, been
able to benefit your constituency, by giving them
goods at lower prices than they could obtain from
any other concern
Accept our congratulations, and wishes for
your continued and increased success
G. B. ROUSS,
l.. BOTTlNG
N,uy n
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16

PARIS.
BERLIN.
VIENNA.
CHEMNIT2.
NOTTINGHAM
YoKoHoMA.
NOPE.
BOMBAY.
CANTON.
SoNNRBFRG
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16

The best -four is Gold bust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-09-16

New YORK, Sept 10, 1897.
MESsRs. R. l. & B. BRUNER,
johnson City, Tenn.
Gentemen:-
We have received your check for $2,12553 in
full settlement f your account as per statement
rendered you, and for this please accept our
thanks
Your account with us has been so satisfacto.
ry, and our business relations with you have been
so very pleasant that we hope nothing will occur
to prevent you from extending to us your favors
as you have done heretofore.
Yours truly
THE H. B. CLAFLIN COMPANY,
G. =. ARMSTRONG; Secy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-13
PROSECUTION MAY FOLLOW.
Otscers of a Broken Michigan Bank Ac-
cused of Encouragement.

Lansing, Mich. March 13.-The sched-
bank. which closed few weeks ago.
filed by the Michigan Trust company of
Grand Rapids as receiver with the state
bank commissioners of this city, shows
what caused the trouble.
I. M. Weston, formerly president of
the bank and a brother of Charles E.
Weston of Milwaukee, a director. is
debtor to the amount of $4,000; II. l..
Delano Of Muskegon, a director owes
$14, 900; l.. G.. Mason of Muskegon, an
ex-director. is down for $13500, and
Cashier and Director S. II. Lasley owes
$1,000. The capital stock is only $4,000.
and these four men have borrowed a
total Of $49,500 nearly twice the amount
of the entire capital, and besides the di-
rect liabilities are further liable to a
considerable amount as indorsers. The
deposits amount to about $S5,0OO, and
the receiver estimates that 1t will be
possible to pay less than 20 per cent. on
the claims. even with the best manage
ment.
The depositors are mostly poor Swedes.
who put money in the bank on wages
| of 81 to s1.15 per day. Two hundred
of them met Thursday to take steps
| to prosecute criminally the management
of the institution. AS a preliminary they
| will petition Governor Pingree to re-
move Cashier Lasley from the office OF
registrar of deeds Of Muskegon county
to which he was elected last fall for q
second term,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-13
MAYHEM ELECTROCUTED..
The Murderer of stephen Powell Expiates
His Crime at Sing Sing.

His Crime at Sing Sing.
Sing Sing, N. Y, March 13.-Arthur
Mavhew was electrocuted in the peni-
tentiary here at 11:19k o'clock a. m
Friday.
At II o'clock on the night of March
7. 1896, Stephen Powell, the 7o-year-oio
superintendent of the Hampstead, X. L.
Gas works, closed his office and start
ed homeward. 1t was his custom TO
carry large sums of money on his per-
son. When he had almost reached MS
house Arthur Mayhew--who had been
hiding behind a tree, waiting for the
old mans coming, sprang out and nit
him heavily on the head with q black
lack. Powell fell to the ground ana
then Mayhew rified his pockets, secur-
ing about 5000.
John Wayne meanwhile kept guard
for Mayhew to prevent any interfer-
ence. For his share of the nights work
he is now serving fifteen years in Sing
Sing. WAYNE confessed and implicated
his mariner in the crime beyond all
hope. Mayhem was convicted and sem
fenced to death. His execution was
postponed on account of a retraction
bv WAYNE of his confession. However,
Judge Keogh did not believe that
\yayne had perjured himself in the
first instance and refused to grant
new trial. And so Friday the murder
of old stephen Powell was eXpiated
at Sing Sing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-13
Battleship Wisconsin.

San Francisco. March 13.-The keel
was laid Friday at the Union Iron
works for the battleship Wisconsin the
contract for which was let by the gov
ernment six months ago. The Wiscon-
sin is to be of the same class as the
Oregon. which was built in this city,
though larger and more heavily ar
mored. She will be one of three war
ships Of the same size, the other two be-
ing the Alabama and the Virginia.
which will be constructed in eastern
shin yards. The contract price of the
Wisconsin is about 81, ,000. 900.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-13
THREE MEN EXECUTED
All of Them Were Guilty of the
Crime of Murder.
BIT OF NEWSPAPER HANGED ONE.

IL Was Used as Gun Wadding and Found
In the Brain of the Murdered Man
John t. sullivan the Brutal Slayer of
Mrs. Eliza butcher and Her s-fear-Oid
Son, Hanged in New Brunswick-Arthur
Mayhew Electrocuted at Sing Sing.
La Plata, Md, March 13.-George
Matthews, the murderer of James D.
Irwin. was hanged in the Jail yard here
at $3.50 Friday. James ]. Irwin, pros
porous but rather illiterate farmer, was
found dead in his bed on the night OF
Aug. q 1885, his brains having been
blown out with shotgun. The alarm
was given by his wife and investigation
disclosed a guilty intimacy between the
murdered mans wife and George Mat
thews, an oyster dredger living rev
miles away. Imbedded in the brain OF
the murdered man was scrap OF news
paper, which had been used as wad-
ding for the load, and in Matthew's
cabin was found the newspaper from
which 1t had been torn.
Man an Woman Arrested.
His arrest and that of Mrs. Irwin fol-
lowed. A verdict of murder in the first
degree was secured against Matthews.
He then made confession implcating
Mrs. Irwin as an accessory The wo-
man secured a change Of venue to Bal
timore, but when she was put on trial,
! Matthews refused to testify against
her. He being sentenced to death,
there was no way to punish him Tor
| contempt and the woman's acquittal
followed. A vigilance committee was
| organized in Charles county and she
was warned not to return to that 10
cality, which warning she has thus tar
obeyed Matthews was removed TO Bal
timore for safe-keeping. He has main
tanned a stocial demeanor, and stead
fastly refused to further implicate the
| woman.