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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

81 know one lady, the mother of three
children, who suffered greatly in the
birth of each, who obtained bottle of
Mothers Friend of me before her
fourth confinement, and was relieved
quickly and easily. All agree that their
labor was shorter and less painful"
JOHN G. PoLHILL, Macon, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

S1.Oo PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or sent by express on receipt of price.
Kinks Containing invaluable information Of
rnrS interest to all women, viii be sent to
thEE any address upon application, by
THE 5RRDFIELp REGULATOR CO., ArlGsTA. Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

No Senator presents more unique ar
guments than Senator Tillman, of s. @.
and his latest, on the silver question,
was one Of his best. He said, as he
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03
THE DANGER

to which the Expectant Mother is
exposed and the foreboding and
dread with which she looks for
ward to the hour of woman's
severest trial is appreciated by but
few. All effort should be made
to smooth these rugged places
in LIES pathway for her, ere she
presses to her bosom her babe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03
TRANSIT NETE0RS.

1t is not likely that the present SEES
sion of congress will give the country
any valuable legislation. -Rogersville
Star
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

Cy Lyle, of the johnson City COMET,
has been elected justice of the peace
and William Rule, of the Knoxville
Journal, has been elected mayor, but
Editor Goddard, of the Maryville
Times, failed to make connection with
the postoffice, owing to lapse of
memory of fractured promise on the
part of Capt. Gibson. Occasionally an
editor who seeks office is doomed to
disappointment. Knoxville Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

Col. Watterson sees lively times ahead
in politics, and he begins to feel very
much like the newly enrolled member
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, who, first introduced to Paris,
exclaimed "What q lovely place to
have a good time in if I hadn't ex-
perienced a change Of hearth Boston
Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

Col. Moiks Connolly and DIR. J. l..
Grayson COL, two members of the edi-
torial staff of the Commercial, Appeal,
made wager of quart of essence of
gourd vine to decide which of the two
could eat the most oysters shell and
all, 80 they made their way to q wood
shed in the rear of livery stable; near
where sewer pipe had busted, to do
the act The oysters were furnished
by Walker Kennedy, and he was to be
referee and general bottle washer.
General Peter Tracy was to hold the
stakes, and by mistake Gen. Tracy
drank about 2 ounces, of the stakes
while the performance was in progress.
The performance began and proceeded
until about two dozen oysters had been
consumed by the colorsd editor and
about one and dozen by the gentle
man with the Irish brogue, and Col.
Connolly, being convinced that DR..
Grayson was going to win unless some
thing was done, says hold on Doctor
I want to take out my false teeth for a
rest, the doctor exclaimed: All right
Colonel, / also want to rest my false
teeth, and both of them laid their teeth
on the corner Of feed trough where
|
they were sitting. The colonel feeling
somewhat rested reached fer his teeth
and by mistake picked up DR.. Grayson'
teeth inserted them in his mouth with
triumphant look on his face, the doc.
tor then picked up the colonies teeth
and carefully placed them in his mouth
the fun started again, in less thsn ter
minutes DR.. Grayson seeing that some
thing was wrong, but he was at loss
to know what it was gave up the fight
Col. Connolly was declared the winner
and the bottle of gourd-vine essence
or all that was left of it, was delivered
to him by Gen. Tracy. Col. Connolly
will find abundant use for the stakes
next summer when the weather gets
hot and he and DR.. EGrayson occupy
the same Office. Gen. Tracy is now be
ing looked on with suspicion wher
some of his friends get Whit of hi,
breath. -Hardeman Free-Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

The legislature of Kentucky has
passed law prohibiting first cousins
from marrying. Good!-Tomahawk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03
UNION TEACHERS AGENCIES Of AMERICA

Rev. L. d, BASS. D. D., Manager.
Pittsburg, Pa Toronto Canada; New Orleans,
La; New York. N. y: Washington, D. c.;
San Francisco, CaI Chicago, H., st.
Louis, Mo; and Denver Colorado.
There are thousands of positions to be filed
within the next few months.
Address all applications to UNION TEACHERS
AGENCIES, Saltburg, Pa,
6Sl-6m.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

Now settle the microbe question and
adjourn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03
Don's Pile Cure

never fails to cure all all kinds of piles
quickly and painlessly
ELECTRIC DYSPEPSIA BUTTONS cure
Indigestion, Flatulence, Constipation
and all forms Of dyspepsia. Address
Don CHEMICAL Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

1t was Thomas B. Turlsy-Taylor's
man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

u'ssop 9ueo euo. gTTId NIvd .s4TIE
al AZ paIno Df0fDsas2g pus e4SpP8sH
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

NO-To-Bac for Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. HnEl 6 A-t =
men strong, blood pure. Soc, 81. All drug 81.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

RERFEcT and permanent are the
J cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, be-
cause it makes pure, rich, healthy,
life and health-giving BLOOD.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

The deadlock is broken aud so are
the aspirations of two candidates.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-02-03

Ba!srsd at The POStoGCe at Johnson City, Tenn, az
Second Class Matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
Maine Sportsmen's Excursion to kineo.

This association may well be proud
of the excursion which will go to
kineo. Monday and Tuesday From
this city the secretary has receive no.
tice that Hon. p. o. Vickery, Gen. Sell
den Connor and Mrs. Common, Hon. and
Mrs. w. S. Choate, DR.. and Mrs
Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas H. White,
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. c. O.
Tibbetts, Rev. w. F. and Mrs. Living
sston, Miss Mabel Lovejoy and Miss
Ethel Bascome, Miss Edith Moulton.
Miss Inez and Lillian HILL with a
prospect of many others going who
have not notified him. From Gardiner.
Gen. Richards and Mrs. Richards and
daughter and Miss Stevens, Hon.
Frederic Danforth and Mrs. Danforth
and family, and w. G. Ellis, and from
Richmond Mrs. Noble Maxwell and a
large party of friends.
From almost every city in the State,
there will be delegations who take this
opportunity to visit this most charm
ing section of wilderness and water.
The scenery will be at its best. and
with the fishing facilities and the
superb accommodations afforded at the
Kneo House, n delightful outing
awaits the pleasure seekers.
The Governor and Mrs. Powers, Hon.
l.. II. Carleton, Hon. Henry @. Stanley
and Hon. c. T.. Oak are booked for this
excursion On Tuesday Hon. Benz. F.
Chadbourne will join the railroad com
missioners of most of the New England
states and their friends arriving at
Eineo, Tuesday evening. This great
hosiery, the Kineo House. Will be
equal to the demand and no one need
fear but what good care will be given
hem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
Mrs. Clara Patton Goodwin.

oh the morning of Friday, July 3.
MIS-. Clara Patten Goodwin. wife 80
Mr.. Richard E. Goodwin of this scity
after lingering illness, entered int,
rest.
ehe was born at Bath, Maine. ON
january 6. 1864. the daughter of Mr..
ulroert E. r.. Patten and Mrs. Emn,a
owen Patten, and the yranddauahta,
u capt. John Patten. one of the
pioneer ship builders and ship owners
on the Kennebec. Her mother and
brother Mr.. John o. Patten, survive
her.
On February 10, 1887, she was mar.
laeu 10 Mr. Richard z. Goodwin, and in
1853 came to Augusta to reside. Mr.
Goodwin having purchased ana re :.
modelled the Judge Rice homestead ~,
chandler street. Here they estab-
ilshed beautiful home, gathered MANY
friends about them, and being blessed
with little daughter, Clara, now
siri OF ten years, looked forward to a
long and happy life together.
"A little more than three years ago,
however, her health began to fail, and
her family and friends grew anxons
TWO winters We're spent in the Sout,,
ana one in New York under the care of
specialist. But nature could not pe
thwarted. Last fall she returned ia
her own home and since then has been
gradually fading. To those who have
watched her, the end came not mex
pectedly, yet it brings no less a shock.
Mrs. Goodwin was a rare woman.
she combined with strong qualities of
mind, pleasing personality and an
amiaole and kindly disposition. She
had an unusual capacity for attracting
and holding friends. She was devoted
TO her home and her family, and her
bright and CHEEKY manner made her
home center of social activity. The
circle is large to which her death will
come with sense of deep personal be-
reavement, and by which her memory
VIII ever be sweetly and tenderly
cherished.
During all the years of her illness
loving hearts and hands have gratified
every wish, and have rendered a devo-
ton rarely equalled. But they were
poWeriess to grant relief, and what
finite love could not do, Infinite Love has
done-given His beloved. sleep and
rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
Rev DR. c. f Penney and Mrs Pc

Rev. Dr. c. f. Penney and Mrs. Pen
ney of Augusta, will be the guests over
Sunday, July 10, of Prof. L. G.. Jordan
of Bates College. DR.. Penney will sup
ply the pulpit of the Main Street Free
Baptist church ON that day. DR.. and
Mrs. Penney and spending few days
in New Gloucester. going there last
Friday. They are in the old ncighbor-
hood where DR.. Penney was born and
grew to manhood. The changes are
many and great among the people,
says the doctor, but the landscape
remains and is crowded with reminis-
cence. Dear me, what memories in a
tree. stone wall or rock. The outing
is doing me good" DR.. Penney's num-
crous friends will be pleased to hear
him preach once more.-IewiSton
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
Notice to Contractors.

The street department of the city of
Augusta invites proposals for furnishing
materials and performing labor required
in setting edge stones. cross walks and
paving on State, Oak and Winthrop
streets
All bids will be compared on the basis
of the engineers estimate of quantities Of
work to be done, which is as follows:
Three thousand. eight hundred lineal
feet of edge stones to be set.
Eighty square yards of tagging for
cross walks to be laid.
One thousand, four hundred square
yards of granite blocks for cutters and
crossings to be laid.
One thousand and eighty-fve square
yards of granite blocks for Oak and Win
throp streets to be laid.
Two thousand. four hundred and eighty
five square yards of granite blocks to be
furnished and delivered at such points on
the line of the work as may be directed.
Plans and specifications may be seen at
the office of the city engineer. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids Bids
must be delivered on or before p. NJ,
July IA. 1885, to l.. ID. CARVER, Chair
man of Committee. jly9dtjly14
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

The State library have received
card from the free public library at oi'
Orchard. in which it invites al! sum
mer visitors to use the rooni9
books. There is a note attached 10 the
card. that states that all contrlpu1
lions of books or money for the use oi
the library, will be thankfully recelVeoI
There NAV he a good suggestion in
this for some of the other si'iai'
libraries of the State. by using 'he
summer visitors as though they were
friends, and not as interlopers as Is INC
case in many places, the libraries
might be greatly benefited IN many
cases where the visitors are Vi
wealthy or a public spirited class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
Proposals for Quartermaster' Subsistence
and Hospital Supplies.
Urea surer,s Chce.
ITtdSuItI > VTflCP,
Eastern Branch, n. Fl. d. V. S
Togus, Me-, July l, 1898.


ToSus, Me-, July l, 1898
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until 1l.30 A. NJ, July Il, 1898. for
the furnishing ana delivery of Quarter
masters, Subsistence and Hospital Sup
plies at the Eastern Branch, National
Home for DIV. s.. for the ensuing three
six and u months, quantities to be in
creased during the execution of the con-
tract 10 per centrum. if required.
Standards can be examined. and printed
instructions and specifications and blank
proposals Will he supplied on application
to this office. Samples presented by bid
ders Will not be considered unless such
are called for in the specifications. The
right is reserved to reject any or all pro-
posals. or to waive any informalities
therein. Envelopes containing proposals
should be endorsed: proposals for Quar-
termaster's. Subsistence or Hospital Sup
plies" as the case may be, and should
be addressed to the undersigned.
H. A. Il. SMITH. Treasurer.
Approved: s. II. ALLEN, Governor:
y e jly5dGt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
Proposals for Surplus Property.
ITtISUTtT ; OT1ICV,
Eastern Branch, n. IL. ID. V. S
ToguS, Me. July |. 1N4N.

Togus, Me-, July /. 1898.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until II NJ. July 8. 1898. for the pur-
chase during the fiscal year ending June
80. 1899. of the following surplus prop
erty viz:
Ten barrels swil more or less, daily.
to be removed once each day; 20o0 empty
flour barrels. to be removed when noti-
fed; %. 900 pounds grease and tallow. more
100 pork barrels. 40 lard barrels, 30 syrup
and molasses barrels. 40 vinegar barrels.
26 liquor barrels and IS liquor kegs. more
or less to be removed when notified.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all proposals. Blank forms upon which
to bid will be sent on application to the
undersigned. A. l.. SMITH Treasurer.
Approved: S. III. ALLEN, Governor.
ily9dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
A Merited Promotion.

BY the act of Congress. Just passed
increasing the force of the army of the
United States, Major McGinncss, com
mandant at the United States arsenal
in this city. is promoted to lieutenan;
colonel of the ordnance corps, ana ms
numerous friends in Augusta ana else
where are rendering congratulations.
BY this act the officers of the ord
nance corps, to which Colonel McGin-
ness is attached. is increased by one
colonel, two lieutenant colonies, two
majors and four first lientenants, ana
orr commandment has been meritorious-
Nv awarded one of the lieutenant colo
nelcies.
"A. S. Potter of Lewiston, was calleu
TO the city by business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

A Western paper in the following
breezy way, tells of the predcament
that a man now finds himself in, who
wishes for q chance to spend his vaca-
ton, and incidentally his money:
Now is the time to be having con-
fidential relations with people you
have never seen or heard of before in
the shape of boarding house keepers and
hotel managers. You study the seduc-
tive prospectuses of the most enjoyable
portions of the globe, you look at pic
lures of people having ecstatic times
playing tennis driving or boating, and
wonder if you are worthy to share such
pleasures. You write in conciliatory
tone to one and another of these mag
mates. You tell how many there are of
you, and what in your humble opinion
is needed to make you comfortable.
You may make some delicate allusion
to terms. You probably tell that you
had rheumatism last winter or that
YOU have never been quite the same
since having the grip two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
The following company filed cefu-

The following company filed ceru-
Gcate of incorporation, Friday:
Dean Boiler Company has peen Or
ganized at Dexter for the purpose VI
manufacturing and dealing in boller
and heating apparatus, with $2o'oVo
capital stock. of which nothing is pad
in. The officers are: President, MARX
Dean of Boston, Mass; treasurer
Norman II. Fay of Dexter, Me. Certl-
ficate approved, June 20, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09
autumn.

There is one very wise young man in
the Augusta company of the 1st Regi-
ment, at Chickamauga. He wrote to
his best girl in Augusta, and he took
a wise precaution as the closing SEN
tence will show. Darling, you are my
star, my sky. my hope, my joy. l Will
fight bravely with your dear face al
voice always in my ears. bidding me
onward; bidding me to be a hero. And
arms, and your full, rich lips. Darling,
l love You. This is not for publication
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

If you have children you bring them IN
on the unaccented part of the measure
so to speak, casually allude to them as
the quietest children in the world and
nearly if not quite grown up. You
say that you have heard of their
charming house from the So and Sos
that you wish to stay through July and
August and very probably if suited, till
October. You would be glad of an
your address. Then you sit down and
wait for results. All sort of things may
from it at all. Your stamp may stay
to enrich some already well-lilled Golfer
in Maine or New Hampshire. You may
get well-meant but illiteratc reply in
pencil on a single sheet Of paper stat-
ing the number of undesirable back
rooms at your disposal and requesting
reply by return mail. You may get
a business like typewriter answer
binding you to patronize only the hotel
laundry and rent your boats and car
riages also from the proprietor. You
find you are regarded with doubt and
suspicion. The hotel keepers position
is one of undisputable superiority. In
all events, you accept the situation,
you do what seems inevitable at the
last moment. You go on your voyage
of discovery, and have. on the whole,
the same kind of a time you had last
year, and the year before, and that
you will probably have next. There
is one thing to be sure of through all.
You will be very glad to get back in the
autumn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

Miss Louise Cony returned on the
evening train, Friday, from North Con
way, where she has been attending the
American Institute of instruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

Adjutant General Richards lett On th'
\ q fternoon train, Friday, for a prle
trip TO New York. He will return, Sal
urday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

There appears to be something about
n wedding which fills the people pres
ent with a sobernesS and seriousness
quite out of keeping with the gaiety of
the occasion.
At one of the June weddings in a
neighboring town this condition Of
affairs prevailed. After the benedic-
ton had been pronounced the guests
stood about as il they were much in
doubt as to whether they should weep
or laugh. The spell was not broken
until one of the young men present ap-
preached the bridal couple to congra-
tulatc them.
He insisted upon kissing the bride,
and the resounding smack which he
bestowed could be heard echoing long
artcrward in the neighboring woods
and fields. 1t served its purpose, how
ever, and was followed by a noticeable
Increase of jollity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

Augusta young ladies are sensible,
most Of them. \ case of good sense
was shown the other night, when a
couple We're occupying one chair, at an
hour when all are supposed to be
head from the shoulder of the hand
some man. and said Darling. did
you ever love any other girl than me?"
And then he checrfully responded
why certainly, dear; would you sup
pose for one moment, that l would
have the nerve to practice on such Il
lowered her golden head with sigh Of
blissful satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

It's a terrible misfortune not to be a
soldier even if their pay is small. Even
the parents are as possessed with the
idea that their daughters should marry
Il soldier as are the girls.
The other morning a father looked
up from his Journal, where he had
been reading the war news, and re-
marked to his daughter:
Does that young man who comes
here SO often do any work?''
II can't say. 1 believe-that is. /
have been given to understandable
he has a private income
"A private income? That's just
about as l estimated it. Thirteen dol
lars a month without the credit of be-
ing a soldier. Does he like a private,
get a rise of 20 per cent. during times
of war;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

A little boy somewhat under four
years of age, was being given his eve
ming bath by his mother, when, glanc-
ing down at his pink nails, which We're
rather long, said, Hummer please cut
the stems off my toes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

Another little Augusta girl was tell
ing q lady caller about her doll.
How old is your doll?" asked the lady
"Shc is six years old,' replied the little
girl. and how old are you?" TN
five" Then your dollie is older than
you are" remarked the adult inquisi-
tor. ooh, no. said Beth, when l
play dolls, I'm sixty"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

An Augusta lady was visiting in a
neighboring city, recently, and she had
an experience that was very funny at
the time. She was calling upon a lady
friend, when the subject of the friends
little girl was touched upon, and Mrs
H was asked if she did not wish
to see the child to which she answered
IN the Affirmative. The child was sent
for, and in few moments the sound
of the childs voice was heard from
above the stairs, as she angrly ex-
claimed,
''Tumpny or no tump'ny, I won't
have my face washed wiv' pit" The
Celtic housefnaid was evidently at
tempting handkerchief toilet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

Dirt isn't poison. Dirt isn't poi
son." sang a little fellow over and over
again. on one of Augustus side streets,
Monday night. The words were hardly
necessary,as the little fellows personal
appearance would show that he was
telling the truth.
He was dressed a la summer STYLE
ragged Shirt and pants. Covering his
feet and legs. hands and face, there
was dirt that had become almost a
part of his skin.
How he ever got to realize the fact
that dlrt Is not poison, no one knows
unless it was because it had never
poisoned him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-09

The officers of the Maine Regiment
at Chickarnauga who pay for TIER food
are not starving by any means as the
following bill of fare of the brigade
staff of the Sd Brigade, second
division, Sd Corps, Of the dinner OIL
which they partooL on July \ VIII