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The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24

In consequences of the increasing dis
tress and poverty in Spain, the migra-
ton has increased enormously within
few months. Most of it, however, ia
by way Of French and Portuguese har.
bors.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24
He knew Him.

Again it was the terrible small brother
doing the entertaining until his sister
could put in an appearance.
II guess you don't know me-" said the
caller, with a commendable desire to be
pleasant.
"Oh, yes, l do. When ] saw you through
the winder heard sister say there comes
that eyerlastin' Simpkins again! Detroit
Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24

Adorer (nervously)-Isn't that your
fathers step on the stair?
Sweet Girl-Yes, but don't mind
that; it's only scare. He won't come
down. He always stamps around that
way when 1 sit up with young men
after II o'clock.--Yellow Kid Afaga-
zine.
The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24

Gus De Smith-Why doesn't some
body write song on the first fly of
summer?
Hostetter McGinnis-I am not sure,
but / think the real reason is that the
fly won't sit long enough for anyone
to write q song on nit-Tammany Times
The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24
Texas Rivers-

"Are the rivers in Texas navigable p
asked Chauncey Depew Of Col. Bill
Snort.
"Only when there il . food. have
seen the Nueces river so low that they
had to run sprinkling cart up and
down the channel to keep it from warp
ing," replied the veracious Texan
Tammany Times.
The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24
what He was After.

Congressman-So you want to serve
your country, do you?
Applicant-Well, amt particular
whether serve my country much or
not, but l should like to get an Office
at good salary. Journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24
The Retort sumcient.

swell, little chap" said the stranger
in the family, picking up one of the
children. "what are you going 10 be
when you're mani"
"Nuffin'," said the child.
Nothing? Why sop asked the
stranger.
Because" said the child, I'm lit
tie girl."-Fun.
The Colfax chronicle., 1898-12-24

hood's PlIIe cure all Liver ms. e cents
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

At meeting of the Board of Trade
of johnson City, Tenn, March 18th,
the following preamble and resolutions
we're unanimously adopted;
Whereas, This board recognizes the
pecuniary and other losses due to the
universally prevalent bad country roads
of our State and section and the adyan-
tages that will accrue from the build
ing of system of first class highways,
and yet is aware of the financial diff
culties that have hitherto stood in the
way of the accomplishment of this end.
sees in the scheme now proposed by
Gen. Roy Stone, of INSTRUMENTATION cad
Inquiry Bureau of combining road i'm
provement with postal savings, be it
Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the bill now pending in Congress to ss-
tablish Postal Savings Banks, with the
amendment to said bill, proposed by
Hon. @. W. Stone, which provides that
the funds accumulated in said banks,
be loaned to the counties on long time,
low rate bonds, properly secured, for
the purpose of building new and i'm
proved roads. 81 slB
Resolved further, that q copy fthese
resolutions be forwarded to each Of the
honorable Senators from this State and
to our representatives in Congress,
with the request that they support this
measure, which they believe is for the
best interest of every state and district
and that it solves, at one stroke, the
question of the safe Investment of the
savings of the masses, safe and con
venient method Of disposing of the &C
cumalated funds, without creating a
permanent public debt and at the same
time furnishing a safe, sure and speedy
means of building a system of splendid
country roads, so badly needed, and
the accomplishment of which will add
almost incidentally to the material,
social and spiritual welfare of the resi-
dents of the several districts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

DR.. W. ]. Miller, who purchased the
famous Austin Springs property two
years ago, has decided to improve the
place in such away as to make it one of
the most popular summer resorts in
East Tennessee.
Samuel Stone of this city has the
contract to complete a large modern
style hotel by the first Of June. The
new hotel will be located few hundred
yards west of the old one, and will be
near Lovers Leap" bluff, which is
one of the finest points of view along
the Watausa River The grounds sur
rounding the hotel is enc of the most
picturesque places in all the country,
and contains about fifty acres, one-tkird
of which is beautiful and natural
park. The water is chlybeate, and
chemical analysis shows it to be the
purest and best chalybeate water yet
discovered in this country.
The springs are very accessible, being
only three and a half miles from ohm
son City, which is delightful drive
during the summer moAths.
DR., Miller has had anumber of offers
already to lease this valuable property,
but no lease has been closed as yet, and
will net be until first-class hotel man
is fosnd whe will build this resort up
to the high standard which it deserves.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
Mortgage Sale.

Whereas, June 20, 1892, G. Krkpat-
rick and Mollie L. Kirkpatrick, his
wife, executed q mortgage to secure q
loan made by The Holston National
Building and Loan Association to them
OF two thousand five hundred dollars.
($2500) on lot OF land and improve
ments thereon, situated in johnson
City, Tennessee, being lots Nos. 25 and
26 in the Johnson City Real Ertate
Oompany's addition, situated on Wal
nut, Ash and Roam streets, aud
Whereas, said mortgage. VII CHI lie
registered in Trust Book, N, 6, page
627, OF the registers Office Of Washing
ton county, Tennessee, provides that
if the interest, premiums, fiu's, dues
and insurance premiums provided for
in said mortgage become in arrears for
more than ak months, then the whole
amount Of said items and loan shall
become due, and said mortgage fore
closed, and
Whereas, by reason OF more than six
months arresrages, the whole indebt-
Odness has been declared by the Hols-
ton National Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION to be due, therefore, unless
said amount and costs are sooner paid
| will, OF
FRIDAY, APRIL 18th, 1898,
sell said houee and OF in front OF the
court house door at Jonesboro, Tenn,
between nine o'clock a. m. and four
o'clock p M, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash in hand, and in bar Of
the equity of redemption, homestead
and dover, subject to taxes, to satisfy
said debt, and the costs and commits
sions of sale.
THIS the 25th day OF March, 1893.
Holston National Building and Loan
Association.
BY L. L. Lawrence, Agent.
717-4t printers fee $l2.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

At meeting of the city council last
Thursday evening Mayor Faw's resig-
nation was accepted, and then came
the tug Of war. The republicans have
six members of the board of eight alder
men and must elect. They began to
look around in the board for q new
mayor, and offered the honor to Alder
men Wofford and Vines, but they both
declined. In the meantime Alderman
Beckner was an avowed candidate, but
could not get enough support to get his
name mentioned for the nomination.
After considerable speculation deal
was made by which Alderman Pearce
resigned and G. II. Jennings was
elected in his stead. A few minutes
later Mr.. Jennings was sworn in and
the board proceeded TO elect MIN mayor
As soon as he assumes his new office
Pierce will be re- elected alderman from
the fourth ward. The two democratic
members took no hand in the matter
whatever. Bowman voted for his col
league, Boring, who was absent when
the vote was taken. II Alderman
Beckner could have broken a quorum
and delayed the voting until he got
enough support to be elected the in
dcations are that Flaws successor
would have been elected at the polls
next November.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
SETTLES NERVOUS BANKRUPTCY.

Investigation shows that men who
succeed are men of brains-strOng
nerves great will-power. Ordinary
food cannet supply the vital forces
which people with active brains and
bodies require. Eicola Pills feed the
nerves make the mind bright, muscles
strong-nake flesh and blood and give
perfect health to MEN and WOMEN. The
TURNER'S OF PHILADELPHIA make Ri.
cola Pills.
J. =. Buckley, Chief Clerk National Hotel.
Washington, D. c., testitles that he was ali
run down-was shadow OF his former self
8icola Pills gave him wonderful relief he
gained over twenty pounds after using them.
For sale at R, s, Bottoms drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

We married another couple, last Sun
day morning-had to walk about two
miles, but that's not to be considered
on an occasion like this. In the alb
sence of musical instrument the slow
music was furnished by a lusty 2-year-
old during the ceremony. The infant
was not member of the bridal party,
bat it is said to be q good omen al
shadows still reflect coming events.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
Mortgage Sale.

Whereas, May 14th, 1894, w. A.
Dickinson, executed mortgage to Sc
cure loan made by The Holston Ma.
tional Building and Loan Association,
to him, OF six hundred dollars on lot
OF land in johnson City, Tenn; begin.
ming $50 feet from the northwest
corner of Roam and Walnut streets,
on line dividing lots 81 and %, en- the
north side of Walnut street; thence
northerly with said divid ng line, 1862
feet to Ashe street then westerly SO
feet with south side OF Ashe street, to
line dividing lot No. 81 and Hunts
lot, then southerly with said dividing
line, 162 feet to Walnut street, thence
easterly with north side OF Walnut
street to the beginning, and
Whereas, said mortgage, which is
registered in Trust Deed book No. 9,
page 424, of the registers Office OF
Washington county, Tenn. provides
that If the interest, premium. fines,
dues, insurance premiums and taxes
provided for in said mortgage become
in arrears for more than six months,
then the whole amount Of said items
and loan shall become due and taid
mortgage be foreclosed and
Whereas, by reason OF more than
six months arrearages, the whole in
de5tedness has been declared by I he
Holston National Building and Loan
Association to be due, therefore, unless
said amount and costs are sooner paid,
| will, on
FRIDAY, April PORN, 1898.
sell said lot, on The premises, between
nine o'clock, a. m. and four o'clot K D.
m, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash in hand, and in bar Of the equity
OF redemption, homestead and dover.
subject to taxes, 10 satisfy said debt,
and the costs and commissions OF sale.
This the 25th day OF March. 1898.
Holston National Building and Loan
Association.
BY 4. Z Lawrence, Agent.
717-4s pziter's fee s18.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
link that he had forced the war upon

think that ne had forced the war upon
Spain.
Mckinley has policy which he
thinks will force Spain to get out of
Cuba peaceably, to dealare war against
the United States, or to begin fighting
us without declaration Of war. He
told leading senator's and representa-
tives enough Of this policy before send
ing the Maine report 10 congress to So
cure their promises to aid in keeping
congress from acting on the Maine re.
port until this policy can be put int
effect, or at least be tried.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
This Is Worth Reading.

To advertise our College we will give
a thorough course of instruction in
double and single entry bookkeeping
and commercial arithmetic by mail free
of charge to limited number of per-
sons. This course will be completed in
forty lessons. No charge fer diplomas.
Text books furnished at less than one.
half the price charged by other schools.
Apply at once and name this paper
when you write. Address the Ameri
can Business College, Omaha, Neb,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
MAI. WALLACE HAHN DEAD.

After many weeks Of patient suffer
ing lIaj. Wallace Hahn died last Friday
night of heart trouble at the residence
Of @. X. Lide, in this city. Mr.. Hahn
came here from Cranberry sometime
ago in order to haYe constant medical
attention, and while he seemed to i'm
prove his malady was Of such a nature
his ultimate recovery was impossible
He was G5 years efage, a Pennsylvania
by birth, but lad been with the e. T.,
and W. N. G. r. r. Co. for 16 years as
auditor and was msst faithful and eff
Gent official. AS a man and citizen he
was looked upon as the embodiment
Of honesty and integrity. The remains
were taken to Cranberry Saturday
where they lay in state until Monday
wheu they were buried in the GENE
terry near the Cranberry Inn. Perhaps
the largest crowd of people that ever
assembled at Cranberry was present al
the Inn Monday to pay their respects
to the departed and offer sympathy to
the bereaved. A large number of John
son City people wentup on specia
train. The funeral service was con
Quoted by Rev. Herndsn of this city
The writer enjoyed the pleasure of al
intimate acquaintance with the deOeas
ed. We admired him as a man ant
loved him as friend. He was a per
feet citizen,2a fond parent, a loving
husband and we extend our sympath,
to those who mourn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
1T LOOKS LIKE WAR.

War! war! | war!!! That has been the
cry on every side in tones higher and
higher since the official report of the
naval court of inquiry, confirmed the
opinion that had been general from the
day the Maine was blewn up, by saying
that the explosion was on the outside of
the vessel, and showing, by evidence
presented, the impossibility of private
parties being able to get or to put into
position explosives powerful enough to
do what was done in Havana harbor
without the assistance or connivancs of
Spanish officials. Mckinley knows
that war is the only outcome of the
situation, Notwithstanding that he per-
sists in talking peace while the whole
administration is acting war, but he
has an overwhelming anxiety to have
Spain make the first open hostile moye,
Just as though the blowing up Of the
Maine was not Hostile act, and as if the
fiOtilla of torpedo boats and torpedo
boat destroyers now making its way
towards American waters, alleged to be
bound for Porto Rico, was not another
hostile act. His reasons for not wish
ing to begin is fear that Europe may
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

McMillin could not come to East Ten
nessee but he sent hand, and he sent
coed one in the person Of Hon. Nor
gan @. Fitzpatrick. This gentleman
was in johnson City Monday meeting
the democrats and chanting the Con-
gressman's praises. He uncorked his
argument in our presence but as we
had to catch train before "it'' could
be discussed we fined him an "Extra
Dry" for tempting the Court and turn
ed the prisoner over to Thad Cox and
John Bowman until the fine was paid
1t is not necessary to state that we new
or saw any of the fine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

Stared in the face by that most awful
of all diseases, consumption. That is
the situation of the person who persist
emily neglect cough or cold. Good
health is the most precious of endew-
ments. 1t is easy to lose. 1t is easier
to keep. Tens Of thousands have filled
consumptives' graves who might be
leading happy, healthful, helpful lives
had they taken warning in time and re,
serted to DIR. BELLS PINE TAR
HONEY for what seemed a trivial cough
or cold. Druggists sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
Notice to Road Overseers.

The Board of Trade Of this city has
decided to offer $95. 90 in prizes ($15 to
first and $40 to second) to the road
overseer, who will make the greatest
improvement in the road or roads under
his charge during the coming summer
The conditions are:
First. That prizes are limited to
reads, where greatest distance from
johnson City is not more than five
miles.
Second. Thatany sverseer whS wants
to compete for these prizes shall make
application to the undersigned prior to
April 10Th.
Third, That these prizes are not for
the best road, but fer that read on
which the greatest improvement will
have been made during the coming
summer.
The prizes will be awarded according
to the sum Of the improvements made,
the points considered being drainage,
shape of surface, condition of surface
and general appearance and condition
The undersigned will go over all
roads, ON which application has been
fled for competition, as soon after
April 18th as the weather will permit,
and again in October, after which time
the prizes will be awarded.
We hope every road overseer within
the prescribed limit will compete for
these prizes, as it is the purpose to
foster general spirit of improvement
for our local roads, and we believe that
every enc will agree with us, that such
spirit is sadly looking and more sadly
needed. We feel free to assert that the
roads in this section are as bad as car
be fosnd anywhere, and it is the inten
tion Of the Board of Trade to push the
: agitation for better roads, in every pos
sible legitment way until good read,
: are an accomplished fact.
E. e. ELLSWORTH,
CY H. LYLE,
r. L. BRUNER,
Road Committee.
1t is more than probable that tn,
above premiums will be added to by tn,
7 merchants of Johnson City. If so tn
announcement will be made later.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
01NR RNTOY@

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
giats. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. H. NEW Y0Rk M
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
FRIDAY, APRIL 9Th, 1898

during legal hours, at the Court House
door in Johnson City, Tennessee, offer
for sale to the highest bidder for cash
in hand. at public cutlery, the follow
ing described real estate situated in
the 9th civil district OF Washington
county, Tennessee and town Of John
son City to wit: Lots No. 81, so, 93
and "a in the Wilder addition to said
Johnson City as per plat recorded in
Vol. 55 page 66 in the Registers Office
of said Washington county, also an
undivided one half interest in lots No.
%, 26, 20 and 30 in said Wilder addi-
ton to said Johnson City. Same be.
ing sold to satisfy judgment which
the said 7, ]. Cox obtained against the
said F. A. Strat'on before ]. NJ. Mar
tin, ]. p, on the 7th day OF October
1896, for the sum of one hundred and
sixty-two dollars and 26 cents and cost
and unless said debt together with all
cost are sooner paid said lots will be
sold at above time and place. This
March It'll, 1898.
]. S. PRITCHETT, Sheriff.
By G. F. CAMPBELL. d. s.
714-4t.prs.iee812.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

Gen. Hood Naff and Maj. Worley
Willard have received secret orders to
proceed at once with the work of build
ing fort on Brush Greek on the sight
OF the old giverdam fort that was so
successfully held during the late war
by Col. Dickinson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
Notice to Creditors.
Ia re Petition of John l. Cox, Rec.
No GA

To the creditors of the First Nation
al Bank, of Johnson City, Tennessee
You are hereby notified OF the Sling
of the amended petition OF John I.
Cox, Receiver, in the above cause, and
are warned to appear on or before the
first Monday OF May, 1898, and show
cause, if any you have, why the prayer
OF the petitioner, John |. Cox, that he
be allowed to cell publicly or privately
the remaining assets OF said First Ma
tional Bank, or to compromise the
debts due and owing said association,
If he deems that best, and finally wind
up his trust, shall not be granted.
This March 90, 1898.
E. A SHIPLRY, G. 4 NJ.
By @. W. HODGE, D. G. & NJ.
7ls4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

Capt. J. R. Smith, wealthy whole
sale grocer, Paducah, KY, says he
would give 800 bottle forDR. BELL IS
PINE TAR HONEY rather than be
without it in his house. These are his
words and it simply expresses the value
Of this wonderful cough and cole rem
edy as estimated by one of Paducah's
best citizens. Sold by druggists every
where.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
Sale Of Realty.
T. ]. Cox. vs. F. A. Stratton.
In the Law Court at johnson City
Tennessee.

BY virtue of a venditioni exponas
Issued by the Clerk of the Law Court
for the 9Th, 9th, 10th and 18th Civil
Districts of Washington County, Ten
nessse, the 29th day of January, 1928,
l will on
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

Twenty grass widows have just start
ed for the Klondyke. They are now
enjoying the hey-day of life, in sense.
If they strike it rich and return to civil
ization they will be good pickin' and
will find no trouble in getting their
grass moved.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

The submarine boat Holland will be
taken frem New York to Washington
this week for test before government
officials.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

Turner's Little Liver Turner's A
very small pill. Turn your liver. Cure Sicl
Headache-Bi lliousneSs Indigestion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

MISUNDERSTANDING AND ACT
NV i've gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in Ten
nessee, Monthly $500 and expenses Posi-
tion steady. Reference. Enclose self-address-
ed stamped envelope. The Dominion Comma
ny, Dept r.. Chicago.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

heted, 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 it will cure any infia-
nation wherever located. AS a remedy for
piles, sourness in the chest, stomach and bow
els, it affords immediate relief, and effects a
permanent cure.
S. o. BEMENWAY,
South ed Street. St. Louis, Mo
For sale by local druggists
Monthly Pains cured by DR.. Miles Pain Fills.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31

Monthly Pains cured by DR.. Niles Pain Pills.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
n. II. ELLSWORTH,
CY H. LYLE,
R. L. BRUNER,

1t is more than probable that the
above premiums will be added to by the
merchants Of Johnson City. If so the
announcement will be made later.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-03-31
S. o. BEMENWAY,

RlVUNII -'lVt III Ntt. % I4VUIas nv
For sale by local druggists