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''PrImeval East Tennesseans.n

II. H. Dyer, one of our best known
and most popular young men, will de-
liver a lecture upon the subject Of
"Primeval East Tennesseans" at the
Columbus Powell school building Mon
day evening, August ?, at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Dyer prepared this lecture several
months ago and has met with conside-
rable success in some Of our adjoining
counties. The lecture is a good one
and is we'll worth many times the
price of admission, which is 10 cents
A male quartette will assist Mr.. Dyer
in entertaining our people, and will, no
doubt, add much to the interest of the
occasion.
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The Remains OF Claude jenkins, who
died in Nashville last week, were
brought to this city and taken up the
Narrow Gaugea Mt 720 Monday morning
for interment at Elizabeth on.
The Southern Manufacturing Co.,
makers of and dealers in rubber stamps,
etc, of this city have issued a hand
some and Observation-Disclosures catalogue
of their goods. The printing was done
at The COMET office and is, of course,
first class.
Misses Will Ray, of Asheville, N. c.,
Ada Lynn, of Bristol, Annie Bachman,
of Sweetwater, j essie Patton and Lizzie
Reeves, of Jonesboro, are visiting the
Misses Wood, of this city Miss Ray
was sponsor for North Carolina at the
confederate reunion at Nashville.
Interest in baseball in Rogersville
has grown wonderfully of late. and the
boys of that town will start out in q
couple of weeks looking for scalps.
They will suffer their first defeat at the
hands of our local team in the near flu
ture, but should not be discouraged.
The contest will take place in this city.
The excitement growing out of the
murder of Walter Galloway by the ne
gro Sims has about subsidized. There is
no doubt, however, that Sims owes his
life to Sheriff Pritchett, for if the mob
had overtaken him Sims would have
been hung to the nearest tree.
Quite a number of gentlemen, promi-
nent in political councils of the state,
were in the city for several days during
the past two weeks comforting with
Governor Taylor in the interest of their
respective favorites for the senatorial
succession. The governor listened pa
tiently to all that was said on behalf of
! the aspirants and weighed carefully the
inertia Of the contestants before making
his decision.
The Singer Manufacturing Company,
makers of the celebrated Singer sewing
machines, will, beginning July Is, give
an art exhibit, same rs given at the
Worlds Fair, in the Harr building on
Buffalo street, under the management
! of Mrs. M. A. Anderson, of Richmond,
Va. All the ladies Of johnson City and
Washington county are cordially in
vited to attend.
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A GREAT HORSE.
Five Successive Races won by DR.. J. A. Deane's
PAGER Dyspepsia Pill."-An original and
Very Novel Advertising Scheme,
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Five Successive Races won by DR.. j. A. Deane's
PAGER Dyspepsia Pill. original and
Very Novel Advertising Scheme,
At Elmira, N. Y, last Saturday DR..
j, A, Deans sorrel pacing mare, "Dys-
pepsia Pills" (by Equinox, by Elec-
tioneer, dam by Nutwood), won a race
against eleven competitors in three
straight heats, and that was the fifth
successive race she has won.
Dyspepsia Pills" has demonstrated
not only that she has speed, but stay
ing qualities and courage in the highest
degree, and if she does not meet with
any bad luck during the season, will
win lots or glory and money, and also
do great advertising for DR.. Deans
Dyspepsia Pills.
AS an advertising scheme it is origi-
nal, novel, and will prove very effective.
Dyspepsia Pills" is handsome sor.
rel about 1871 hands, without spot or
blemish, and is as good and kind as 81
is fast-a woman or child can drive her.
She is six years old. As four-year-Old
she took mark of 9.259 as q five.yeal
old she was not raced, She is now en-
tered in several races in the 90 and II
classes, and will have engagements
each week during the season Kings
ton Leader.
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Killed bHG BtGti,

The little il months old child Of
Will Long, at Austin Springs, got hold
of large kidney bean last Monday and
attempted to swallow it, but the bean
lodged in its throat. The little sufferer
was brought to the city and taken to
DIR. W. M. Fuqua for treatment, but
the doctor told the growing parents
that he could do nothing as the OBJ ect
had gotten beyond his reach. The lit.
tie child was carried back home and
died in great agony Tuesday morning,
the bean having worked its way into
the child's left lung.
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Trolly Party From JonesbOrO,

The young people of Jonesboro en-
joyed an outing to our city last Thurs
day evening, in the form of picnic
and trolly party given to the young
ladies of Jonesboro by the young gen.
tlemen. The party consisted of FIVE
hack loads and arrived here about 1880
and we're met at the depot by the young
gentlemen Of this city who furnished Q
nicely decorated trolly car for the 90
oasion, The crowd rode out to the lake
where nice lunch prepared by the
young ladies was served in regular pic
mic style. A more enjoyable time could
not possibly have been had. There
were some forty-fye in the party.
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THE CITY Cot,N0IL
Meets and Translates Considerable Business
of Interest.

Meets and Translates Considerable Business
of Interest.
Board met in regular session July 10.
Present Mayor Faw, Aldermen Jack
son, Cameron, Beckner, Collect, Wof-
ford Martin and City Attorney J6n.
nings.
The street committee reported verb
ally on the new street through Cash
Hollow" to connect with the proposed
new county road. Committee given
further time to make full report.
The tax grievance committee reported
on the cases Of John Sanders-tax due
on B, & L. stock-Sanders agreeing to
pay, and Chas. E. Jones, asking relief
through reduction Of taxes on account
of the loss Of his house by fire. Relief
granted.
Finance committee reported two
small bills which we're allowed. Other
bills we're presented but were referred
for Investigation.
Alderman Martin, for special COM
mittee on public closets, reported pro-
gresS and was granted further time.
The following resolution was offered
and unanimously adopted:
Be it resolved, BY the board of mayor
and aldermen of the town of Johnson
City
a. That the recorder be and he is
hereby instructed to certify to the trus-
tee of Washington county, before Au-
gust 1, 1897, the list of city taxes for
the year 1895 unpaid, in order that said
trustee may include same in his delin-
quent tax sales, in accordance with
chapter - of the acts of the general as
sembly of Tennessee for the year 1897 /;
SAID delinquent list to be furnished to
the trustee in well bound book prop
erly ruled for the purpose, and written
in clear and legible handwriting,
(2) That the recorder be and he is
hereby instructed to collect all the taxes
possible before certifying said list as
provided in paragraph herein, and to
that end he is instructed to receive and
receipt for city taxes and interest for
the year 1895 WITHOUT charging any
penalty thereon until said date Of Au.
gust /, 1897 and he will Immediately
make advertisement to that effect by
printed notices,
The chairman OF the building com.
mittee being absent through sickness,
further time was given that committee
to report as to the safe condition Of the
bank. building and Jobe's opera house.
The recorder made his report for
june, showing cash on hand $2,144.87;
cash expended $1,5O3, IS; balance on
band $841,sS,
A request was submitted from Henry
Wilbourn asking that the recorder be
required to receive in payment OF street
time for 1897, certificates issued by the
street foreman for work done in 1896,
and said certificate appearing to be
genuine this order was allowed, with
instructions to the recorder to not &C
cept such payments without 9 special
order from tho board,
Some other matters of minor import
ance came up and received the atten-
ton Of the board.
Adjourned.
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The Bee HIVE

The July number of Great Pictures
is now ready and contains the following
beautiful pictures: Venus (Saintpierre)
a noble figure full of freedom and
grace, with an expression of earnest
feeling in the widely opened eyes, That
gives one the key to charater at once
frank and tlovely, Noontide rest, a
model (Cauoaunier). Entire uncon-
seriousness of self and absolute inno-
ceuce are portrayed in this figure. The
saloon has never exhibited painting
more charmingly expressive of youth,
beauty and innocence. Cathedral OF
Lagos wv. H. JACKSON. This Cattle.
dral dates from as early day as the
end of the sixteenth century, and is q
magnificent example of this great photo
grapher, as is also the Water Gate, pre-.
sented in this number of Great Pictures.
Each picture is 11x14 inches in size, fl
for frame. The price is 10 cents pei
copy at all book stores or by mail from
The White City Art Co. ,811 Manhattan
Building, Chicago, Ill.
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Among the Sick.

Rev. DR.. Caldwells condition is
somewhat improved during the past
few days, but his greatly enfeebled con.
dition renders rapid recovery impossi-
Bile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Ross little
daughter, Juanita, is slowly recovering
from her attack of typhoid fever.
The fye-year-old son of Mr.. G.. A.
George is very sick with fever, and its
recovery is very slow.
Little Herbert youngest child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. r. Brown, is quite
sick with tonsilitis.
Mrs. H. Oaoney, who has been indis-
posed for some time, is OopYalesping.
Mr.. James Mulkey is still on the sick
liRt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
C0uldnlt Stand Prosperity.

j. 7. Waltersdorf, who came here
several weeks ago from Knoxville and
opened up the old Dunlap bakery, is
with us no more. He left about ten
days ago saying he was unwell, and
that he would send some one possibly
his brother in-law-to take charge Of
the business during his absence, since
which time no message has been receiv-
ed from him. In the short time he was
here he had built up good business
which was being gradually extended,
and possibly his only reason for leaving
was that he couldn't stand prosperity,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
John |. HOss' Murderer.

DR.. A. G. Hoss, of Jonesboro, has re-
turned from Conway, Ark, where he
went to assist in the prosecution of
the man ingram who murdered his
brother, John L. Hoss, whose death
was mentioned in these columns a
couple of weeks ago. ingram has been
indicted for murder in the first degree
and is now in jail, bail being refused
him. His trial will come off at the
January term of court. 1t is said that
evidence produced shows that it was
wilful, malicious, and premeditatcd'
murder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
How TO ExtIngnlsh Fire.

Take twenty pounds Of common salt
and ten pounds of sal ammoniac (mgri-
ate of ammonia, to be had of any drug
gist), and dissolve in seven gallons Of
water. When dissolved it can be bot
tied and kept in each room in the house
to be used in an emergency. In case
Of fire occurring, one or two bottles
should Immediately be thrown with
force into the burning place, SO as to
break them; the fire will certainly be
extinguished. This is an exceeding
simple process, and certainly worth q
trial. Medical and Surgical Reporter.
TIRED MOTHERS find help
: in Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives
them pure blood, good appetite and
new and needed STRENcTH.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

Prof. Mettetal will take his entire
school to the Lake on Saturday for
Jubilee and picnic. Music and read
ings, baseball, croquet, swinging, boat
ing, etc., will afford ample opportuni-
ties for enjoyment. The Haynes Bros,
of Marbleton, will assist Prof. Mettetal
in entertaining with violins, banjo and
organ.
Although a school picnic all are
cordially invited to participate in the
festivities of the day. Dinner on the
grounds. The electric cars will run all
day.
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To be Revived.

Several members of the old "Long-
fellow Literary Circle" are arranging
for luncheon at the Lake and trolly
party for Friday evening Of next week
This is the oldest literary and social
circle in the city, but has not been in
working order for the past two years,
The original members are
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Faucette, Mr..
Mrs. s. W. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Summers, Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Lyle,
Mr.. and Mrs, s. G. Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs, J. E. Brading, Mr., and Mrs. Cy
H, Lyle, Mr.. and Mrs, W, j, Exum,
Mr., and MIRA w, W, Faw, Mrs. ]. E.
Orandalli Misses Mary and Martha
Wilder, Annie Maher, J ennie Crumley,
Sallie Faw, Retta Lyle, Nettie Short.
ridge, Sallie Chandler and Florence
Harris; Messrs. E. d. Lynn, J. F.
Crumley, Chas. Cargille, J. w. Drum
ley and George Wofford.
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Free Pills.

Send your address to H. Il BHckieH g. Co.
Chicago and get free sample box Of DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. A trial will convince you Of
of their merits. These pills are easy in action
and are particularly effective ~ the cure of cons
stpation and sick headache. Por malaria and
liver troubles they have been proved invaluable
They are guaranteed TO be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be purify
vegetable They do not weaken by their action,
Int by giving tone to stomach and bowels great
ly inyigorats tie system. Regular size a5c per
box old by Mcfarland Y 60 druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

Indigestion is often taken for consumption,
Vhe word consumption means wasting away,
and dyspentiCs often waste away as badly as
consumptives.
The reason people waste away is because
either they don't get enough to eat, or they
don't digest what they do eat.
II the latter is your trouble, take Shaker Dr.
gestlve Cordial. This will help you to digest
your food and stop your loss OF flesh.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is made from herbs,
barks and the juices Of fruit, by the well-known
Shakers at Mount Lebanon. Itpossesses great
tonic and digestive powers.
Shaker Digestive Cordial has cured many
supposed consumptives (who were really
dysBepticsl, by simply helping their stomachs
10 digest their food, thus giving them nourish-
ment and new strength.
Sold by druggists. Trial botts 10 cents.
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Pure, Spring Water.

A large force Is ut work repairing the
reservoir, and In few weeks we will
have only pure spring water, The
course of the creek is being turned so
it will not empty into the reservoir, the
three large springs being considered
quite sufficient to furnish the necessary
amount 81 water.
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Little Baby Dead,

The little 6ye-months. old son of DR.,
and Mrs. Geo. H. Berry died Monday
afternoon at 1 O'Clock and was buried
Tuesday. The little tot had been in
feeble health since its birth, but the
fond parents and their many friends
had hoped that it would ultimately re-
cover. The sorrowing parents have
the profound sympathy of all our peo-
Dle
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
Pleasantly Entertained.

AT their hame on Unaka avenue,
Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. j. W,
Cardwell gave q most delightful enter
tainment from 8 to II, Mrs. Cardwell
Yves assisted in receiving by Mesdames
lilly Rankin, R, s. Bolton and Miss
Laura King, Atten O'Clock an elegant
supper was served, the dining room be-
Ing artistically decorated with the
choicest Of flowers, evergreens, etc.
Those present were: Mrs Rankin,
of Knoxville, Mrs. r. S. Bolton, Of
Embreeville, Misses Hill, Harris, Of
cambridge, Hayward, South Carolina,
Stephens, Texas, Nettie Shortridge,
Lola Saylor, Sue Wood, Mable Klep'
per, Alice Carr, Anna Miller, Laura
King, Willie Reeves, Nena and Sallie
Chandler, Dora Cargille, Messrs. Rog'
ers, Embreeyille, w. W. Kirkpatrick,
J. W. Crumley, Whit Wood, Will
King, CAas. Cargille, s, s, Orumley,
James st, John, deorsa.Wofbrd, J. +
Crumley, Frank Miller, Horace Miller
Louis Gump, Jas. Summers, and Rev
Herndon.
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A man In Virginia. rode forty milel

A man In Virginia, rode forty miles,
to Fairfax Station, for the purpose Of
getting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and took home with him, dozOn bot
ties of the medicine The druggist who
relates the incident, adds: "Your
remedy seems to be general favorite
wherever known" It's effects are in
deed wonderful in all lung and throat
troubles. Procure bottle at Ward 4
Friberg s-The Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
EvarYbodY saxa So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most WON
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing 10 the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biousness. Please buy and try box
Of e. q. @. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

The beautiful display of art needle
work executed on the Singer sewing
machines, is attracting large mum bers
of our people to the Harr building on
Buffalo street. The exhibit will close
Saturday night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

Miss Dora Cargille entertained at her
home, on Holston Avenue, last Thurs
day evening, complimentary to her
cousin, Miss Stephens, Of Texas, MFa,
Papl Woaprd and Miss Mae Fuqua a.
aisted in receiving, Refreshments were
served to thirty-fve couples.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
For Sale.

A fine portable steam saw mill of 20
H. p, in nice running order. A bar
gain for some one if sold at once. APP
ply to G, W. Venner, Erwin, Tenn.
Rro 4f
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Drs. Starkey & Palen,
ISa9 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa,
HONEY 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 ad-
joining counties. WIN 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. Some
of best statesmen are country boys. Profits
quick and absolutely sure. Write at once for
full particulars. Address,
II. c. HUDGINS g. Co.
Kiser Building Atlanta, Ga.
6gl-I4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
Tetter. salt.Rheum and Eczemn.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl.
dent to these diseases, isinstantly a1layed
by applying Chamberlain 8 Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by 1t. Il
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what q horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price Is
cents per package.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
THE X COMET
To cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, All
druggists re fund the money fails to cure. 25c
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

The Misses Wood entertained Friday
evening, complimentary to Misses
Lynn, Of Bristol, and Bachman, Of
Sweetwater.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
OUR
COMPOUND OXYGEN IDEA

is that the air which keeps US alive, will
when enriched with..more oxygen and magnet
lied, make us more alive-restore health and
strength That our Compound Oxygen mot its
worthless imitatlons) will do this, we can con-
vince any we'll person who is able to believe
other people, or any sick person who is able to
believe his own feelings. Do you need better
fhealth? Write for Treaties and proof Sen
rec or call and see US We treat patients at
our office as we'll as at home
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

aivd ,sstJW az NJ UNDO 10 suIqdSom ON
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22
good chance to visit
MEMPHIS AND the WEST.

The Memphis and Charles
ton R. r., is the direct route
10 the West. Two daily trains
leave Chattanooga for Mem
phis. where connections are
made with all roads for the
West.
No lay-overs, fast schedules, first
class coaches. For other information,
tickets, folders, etc., apply or write to
J. NJ. Sutton, Dist. Pass. Agt.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
W. r. Kerr, Pass. Agt.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
II. +. Allen, Pass. Agt.,
MOrristown, Tenn,
G. A. DeSaussure, Gen. Pass. Agt
Memphis. Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-07-22

The remains Of Claude jenkins, who
died in Nashville last week, were
brought to this city and taken up the
Marrow Gauge at 7;2O Monday morning
for interment at Elizabeth on.
The Press., 1897-07-22
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


 tMatter under this head 10 cents per line.l
 Ladies Summer Underwear, Hosiery etc., at A. l.. Towards.
 We invite your attention to our new line of Shirt Waists; also a complete assortment of Belts, Linen Collars, Shirt Waist Sets, etc. A. l.. Howard.
 Ladies' Summer Underwear, Hosiery, etc., at A. l.. Towards.
 More of those wrappers and shirt waists just received at B. l.. Burr's.
 Photographs in the latest designs, in- eluding the platinum and carbon effects. Prices reasonable, at Cardinals studio, 93 Main street.
 Brown Linen for Ladies' dresses at E. l.. Burr's.
 This is the kind of weather to wear shirt-waists, linen and cotton suits, wrappers, muslins, faces, and all other kinds of hot weather goods, and you will find a large assortment at A. w. Walkers.
 A. w. Walker offers this week a good line of Belts, Shirt Waist Sets and Ladies' Linen Collars, which it will pay you to call and examine.
 Another lot of those White Toilet Quilts at S5 cts. each at A. w. Walkers.
 Ladies Cotton Underwear of good materials and at low Irices at Miss Rus sells. 3t17
 Pretty styles in Shirt Waists and Sailor Hats that will please you much and cost little, at Miss Russell's. 3t17
 Miss Russell's marked-down sale of Millinery will be continued until it is en- tirely closed out. There are still some good bargains in Trimmed and Untrim- med Hats. 3t17