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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves i'll, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is
to bring comfort home to their hearts.
as a costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Company
only, and sold by all ruggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
A Pleasant Occasion.

The reception rendered the Monday
Club and few invited guests Monday
evening at the beautiful home of Mr.,
and Mrs. II. Gildersleeve was one of
the most recherche affairs of theseason.
A delightful supper was served over
which Mrs. Gildersleeve presided in a
most charming manner. The remain
der of the evening was most pleasantly
spent and the guests reluctantly de-
parted at late hour.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

The Christian Endeavor Societies
and Epworth Leagues Of the city will
hold their regular monthly meeting
with First Presbyterian Church, Tues
day, December 5th, 1899, at 6 80 p. m.
An excellent program of speeches and
music has been prepared. Subject;
Enthusiasm" All the speakers have
promised to be present and take the
part assigned them. Let all who are
interested come and you will not re.
greet it.
J. E. Crouch, Pres't L. U.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

The Christmas number of Scribner's
this year contains several novelties in
illustration. The methods are not only
new, but the results are in every way
artistic. Walter Appleton Clark's pic
lures, which accompany Hnrrison Nor
ris's ballad Of Three Kings, are as rich
in color as an old stained-glass window.
The original pictures have been repro
duced with absolute fidelity, so that
there are none of the violent contrasts
of color 30 often seen when a painting
is reproduced by modern process Of
printing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
A Prolific Cow.

On Monday before Thanksgiving a
large Durham COW belonging to Joe P.
Lyle, one of our most prosperous SUI
burban farmers, dropped three fine
calves. All are we'll developed bovines
and are THRIVING. This COW was raised
on the place and has been attended to
by 10 or Is of Joe's children-the've all
been mixers and seems to realize that,
being in all atmosphere of prolifcicity,
she was expected to profit by q good
example.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
Mrs. 7. A. Faw Dead.

On Thanksgiving afternoon at two
o'clock Mrs. J. A. Faw died at hei
home in Bristol after an illness of only
a few days with acute pneumonia. The
funeral will occur at Winchester, Va,
where the burial will take place Sun.
day. Col. J. A. Faw and his wife were
we'll known in johnson City and the
many relatives and friends of the fami-
ly here will regret to hear of their sad
bereavement. THE COMET begs to ex-
tend its most sincere sympathy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
You Are a Democrat

And, Of course, want democratic
newspaper. The Chicago Dispatch is
the great democratic weekly newspaper
Of the country. 1t advocates the re-
adoption of the Chicago platform and
the denomination of William Jennings
Bryan.
There has never been political
campaign that will:equal in importance
that Of the one to be fought next year.
The republican party, backed by the
money power of this country and Eu-
rope, is alert aud aggressive. Flushed
with the victory of three years ago it
will seek by every means in its power
to maintain its supremacy.
Democrats must be up and doing.
They must wage an unceasing war
upon their enemies. In no better and
more effective way can this be done
than by the circulation of good, sound
democratic newspapers. The publisher
of The Chicago Dispatch will send q
copy of The Chicago Dispatch from
now until Jan. 1, 1901, for 80 cts. II
you are not already taking this great
political weekly, send in your subscrip-
tion at once. You should not only do
this yourself, but you should induce
your friends to join you. By little
effort you can easily raise a club Of ten
or twenty subscribers An extra copy
for club of ten.
The Chicago Dispatch is endorsed by
W. ]. Bryan and other democratic
leaders.
Address The Chicago Dispatch,
100 and 1879 Fifth Avenue,
Chicago, Ill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

The Supreme Court of Tennessee has
decided that cigarettes can not be sold
in this state under any circumstances.
The case came up in Knoxville, and the
defendant was reported to have been
backed by the American Tobacco COM
pany. The case is now before the
United States Supreme Court, and il
this body declares the bill unconstitu-
tional, Tennessee will be open to the
unrestricted manufacture Of cigarettes.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
SO a Week TO Starr.

We want intelligent ladies or gentle
men to accept permanent position in
own town; salary to start $6 week,
guaranteed, and commission. Many
make from $12 to $24a week. You can
devote oil or your spare time, Send
stamp for full particulars. Address,
The Bell Company, Dept. @. Phila-
delphia, Pa. 9O1-St
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
"ImmOrtal 7, M

Montpelier, Ohio, November 27.-
Immortal J. N" Free was stricke
here with heart failure at II O'Clock last
night while standing in a restaurant,
falling fiat upon his face. A physician
was quickly summoned, and for time
it was believed that his earthly career
was ended. After a time, however, he
was revived. He is still quite weak,
but may possibly recover,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
LITTLE LOCALS.

W. F. Young was up from Jonesborc
Tuesday.
Mrs. John X. Snapp Is visiting rela-
tives at Greeneville.
II. B. Crumley has moved to his new
home on Watauga avenue.
Miss Lena Easterly, of Greene coun-
ty, is visiting Mrs. 9. N. Estes.
d. d. Myler is able to be out after a
long illness with typhoid fever,
Mrs. J. W. Cass and baby are visit
ing homefolks at Rogersville.
Miss Ellie Smith has returned from a
short visit to Jonesboro relatives.
Will Butterworth came up from
Messy Greek to spend Thanksgiving
at home.
Mrs. s. g. Williams has returned
from an extended visit to Ohio rela-
tives.
Crumley & Crumley have moved
their law Office into the J. W. Crumley
building on Main street.
Mrs. W. X. Martin is visiting in
Chattanooga. Mr.. Martin is located
there in the revenue service.
David Gump, of johnson City, spent
Sunday with his brother, S. A. Gump,
in Bristol, and returned home today on
the vestibule. Bristol News.
The Intermount Iron and Timber
Company has sold to Pennsylvania
parties large amount of timber lands
along the 0. r. & @. extension.
John Hess, a member of the First
Tennessee, came home Thanksgiving
day. He did not remain in Nashville
to take part in the festivities in honor
OF the returning soldiers. He preferred
to eat Thanksgiving dinner with home
folks.
Mrs. J. A. Landon and children will
leave Saturday for Pennsylvania to
join her husband. Mr.. Landon was
electrician at the plant in this city for
several years and the family have many
friends here who will regret their de-
parture.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
e. Church, South, will give a calico
carnival at the residence of Mrs. w.
II. Cox on Unaka avenue on the eve
ming Of December 9Th. The admission
will be 10 cents and a delightful lunch
will be served.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
Will Build a Parsonage

The congregation of the Methodist
b. Church has decided to build par
sonage and has purchased the cornor
lot of Mrs, Landreth on the corner Of
Roam and Cherry streets for that pur-
pose. 1t is splendid location and the
dwelling will be modern in all its APP
pointments.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
The Ladies' Aid Society

OF the M. E. Church will serve their
annual dinner on December 7th. The
following Menu will be discussed:
Turkey with Dressing.
Cold Ham, Irish Potatoes, Baked
Beans.
Candied Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage Salad
Cooked Tomatoes, Chicken Salad,
Chow-Chow.
Bread and Butter, Jelly, Celery.
Cucumber Pickles, Cranberry Sauce.
Coffee Pie.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

The agricultural reports show great
satisfaction with the governments ex-
periments with tea raising in South
Carolina and tobacco raising on the
frost bitten orange orchards of Florida.
The latter is equal to Cuba's best pro-
duction,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
Died at MossV Creek,

Miss Kate Simpson, teacher in our
public schools, received a telephone
message Tuesday evening announcing
the death of her sister, Mrs. Ella Orr,
at Messy Creek. The evening mail
had brought letter stating that the
mother and babe were doing we'll. Con-
vulsions followed and death resulted
suddenly and very Unexpectedly. The
previous cheerful news made the an
nouncement of the death all the more
distressing. Miss Simpson has the
sympathy of many friends in her be-
reavement. The deceased was neice
Of Mrs. Henry Lyle, Of this city.
Judge Thomas Curtin came down
from Bristol last Sunday
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
More Confederate Pensioners

At the recent meeting of the State
pension board the following East Ten.
nessee confederates were added to the
pension rolls; VIM. Lizenberry, T. R.
Williamson, G. W. Lindamood, J. NJ.
Shipley, Ed. H. Bishop.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
$3.50 to 5000 a Year.

We want reliable and energetic men
and women in each State to travel and
appoint agents; salary $3.50 to $1,000 q
year and expenses, guaranteed and
paid weekly; no experience required,
we instruct you. Local representatives
wanted also, Send stamp for full par
ticulars, Address, The Bell Company
Dept. A., Philadelphia, Pa. 9O1 st.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
DOES YOU& ROOF LEAK!
How to PrOlong tho Life OF an Old
Hnaf

II an old lealJy tin. iron, or steel roof paint
1t with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough no skill required; costs little; goes far
and lasts long Stops leaks and prolongs the
ufe of old roofs. Write for evidence and circu-
lars. ALLEN ANTITRUST MFG, Co., 4l3 Vine ST.
Cincinnati, Ohio. 75O-6mo
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

Any one interested in the best and
most sanitive manner of finishing floors
should drop line to Berry Brothers,
Detroit, Michigan, the we'll known
varnish manufacturers, who mail free
for tho asking n neat and instructive
pamphlet on the subject, and finished
specimens of wood. SCOTT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

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'ulspUmn9qI pug v!sd9ds6p 'vInJolos
IoJ UlIIodCsIuS spool e4nl oqM ~
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30
Married Tuesday.

Last Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. ReMine
DIR. J. G. Davidson performed the cere-
mony that united for life Mr.. W. E.
Reese and Miss Annie E. ReMine. A
number of the friends of the contract
ing parties we're present. Following
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Reese
were driven to their new home ON Pine
street. These young people are we'll
known in Johnson City and have a
host Of friends who join The COMET in
congratulations and best wishes.
Call at the Greenwood and see Prof.
Vitale, who will give instructions on
stringed instruments of any kind.
Employed to tune pianos. The best
music for sale composed by him. See
the following:
johnson City, Tenn, Nov. 81, 800
To whom it may concern:-The bear
or, Prof. WHALE, tuned my piano Satur-
day, Nov. 25, 1899, and I don't hesitate
to say that it is now in better shape
than when new. The touch and tone
is entirely different since he tuned it.
Prof. Vitale comes to this city we'll
recommended, and / feel sure that he
will more than please any one wanting
their piano or organ tuned or repaired,
as he has done with us.
Very truly,
FoY w. DUrANEY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

Chase Il Sanborn's teas and coffees
are the best. You get them only at
Jackson's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

Peanuts fresh from the rooster, at
Jackson's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

Colo Dust flour will please the
nest of you
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

TRAVELLING MEN dasiring sala-
BILE side line of we'll established staple
goods mot requiring the carrying of
samples commission 20 and 20. Adj
dress Manufacturer, ?. 0. Box 1853,
Covington, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

The greatest variety, the pprest and
freshest candies can always be found at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

The best flour is Gold Dust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jacksons.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-30

Gold. Dust hour-best made.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSI-
TiON, PHILADELPHIA

The National Export Exposition
which opens at Philadelphia on Septem-
bor II and continues until November 30
will be the most interesting and import
ant event occurring in Philadelphia
since the Centennial Exhibition of 1876
In addition to its valuable commercial
exhibits il will present many features
of popular interest and amusement.
The United States Marine Band, Sousas
Band, the Banda Rosa, Innes' Band,
Damrosch's Orchestra, and other cele-
brated bands will furnish music alter
natsly, and Midway Plaisance. equal
If not superior to the famous World )
Fair Midway at Chicago, and compris-
ing a Chinese Village, a Chinese Theatre
acrobats. and customs; an OrientalNil-
lage, London Ghost Show, Hagenbeck ;
Wild Animal Show, Blarney Castle,
and many other unique presentations
will furnish abundant and diversified
amusement. Arrangements have also
been made for Mandolin. Guitar, and
Banjo Concerts, and for grand chorus
from the German Singing Societies.
For this occasion the Pennsylva mia
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets from all points on its line, to
Philadelphia and return, at rate of a
fare and a third for the round trip plus
price of admission. These tickets will
be sold during the continuance of the
Exposition and will be good for return
passage until November 80.
For specific rates and additional infor-
nation apply to nearest Ticket Agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
PARK THEATRE.
Opening Night.
HI HENRY FRIDAY, AUG. 25TH.

The theatrical season of lS99-19OO
opened in Pittsburg last night with good
hot weather attractions at the Bljou.
1t would have taken a much higher
temperature than existed last night to
keep Pittsburgers away from nIinstrelsy
and rOlllcklng variety acts. Asa conSe-
quence the attendance was big enough
to satisfy the heart of the most exacting
munager Hi Henry's ministries bid
for patronage at the Bijou brought
them face to face with an audience Of
most gratifying size. 1t was a crowd
that was there to laugh. and it was
given abundant opportunity TO do so.
Hi Henry has one of the best popular
priced minstrel trOupes that has been
seen in Pittsburg for a long time, 1t
is large company, and contains some
good singers and funny people. The
first part, which in itself is as big as
many a whole show, IS laid on the deck
OF one of the American warships at
Manila. The idea was used last season
by Col. Haverly, but Hi Henry has
elaborated and improved on it. No
chairs are used, but the jackies lounge
naturally about the deck, on coils of
rope and gun carriages. The various
songs, and the arrival Of different fun
makers are introduced with decidedly
good dialogue and stage business
'F### A descriptive orchestral number
and one Hi Henry's popular concert
solos preceded the vaudeville portion of
the entertainment. Teal and Whalen
took the house by storm in laughable
blackface burlesque, while Billy
Clark adked to his reputation as a
smOnOlOgue entertainer. Morton and
Elliott do musical turn, introducing
some clever work on the IN outh organ,
and performed some trick paper tearing
that pleased mighty, one design iuclud-
ing the motto Welcome Tenth Regi-
ment The performance closes with a
fine exhibition of acrobatic work by
Harris and Nichols. Pittsburg
Times of Aug. -. This we'll known and
always popular attraction Will open the
amusement season of the Park Theatre
on Friday Aug. 2jth. Direct from their
great success at Pittsburg
FAIR WEEK -MACAULEY-P PATTON Co
The Macauley- Patton Co. will be on
the boards Fair week New plays; new
people; new specialties-22 performers
giving a continuous show-no wait be
tween acts. All for 10, 30 and 80 cents
List of plays: The Minister'S Son, ~
In Mizzouria, made famous by Nat
G.. Goodwin, "A Wasted Life, The
Hurbiger Adventure and d"H9zel Kirk. -
On Monday night, Sept 4, a grand new
production of The Ministers Son, !"
with H. B. Patton as Simon Ray.
Ladies secure your 10 cent tickets for
Mond ay only. Q Remember the Macau-
ley-Patton Co. carry % people, all ar
fists
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
CHURCH NOTES
Fair September 5-S.

Several train loads of U. Ps. went up
the Bessie last Friday morning; and
the crowd at Expo. Park that day was
estimated at twelve thousand, the ma
jority of whom were from Pittsburg
and vicinity. A musical and literary
program was rendered by Rev. E. G.
Paxton, in recitations, and Miss Lydia
Goodwin of Pittsburg, in piano solos.
A ball game between teams from Grove
City and Slipperyrock resulted in favor
of the former by a score of 8 to :. The
return trains began passing through
Butler about 10 pm
A Detroit rally is to be held in The
MIddlesex Presbyterian church Sabbath
Bakerstown and McFann with those OF
Cooperstown are TO be present and tel
and tell of the great convention AL
Young people wha are interested in C.
E. work will be welcome to the meeting
Rev w. S. McNees is the popular pas
tor of this church.
Rev Trapp of the Baptist church
preached his farewell sermon Sunday.
Rev Dr. Fergerson of Westminster
COleBe pTedcHeu III IHe =. + CHulSl
Sunday last. Rev Mckee returned
from his vacation at Lake Muskoka this
week.
Rev. Creil of Chicago who will prob
ably be the next pastor of the Firs
English Lutheran Church, preached t.
that congregation Sunday morning and
evening and made very favorable i'm
preston. A congregational meeting
for the election of pastor will be helC
Sunday Sept B.
The Second Presbyterian and Grac,
Lutheran congregations will hold {
union service in the interest of the Anti
Saloon League on next Sunday evening
in Y NJ c. \. nall The address viii
be delivered by the District Superin
tendant, Rev. r. c. Dodds, ID. d. o
| Pittsburg
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
Hot Hose Racing.

The First Ward Hose team took q
$3.50. purse and lowered the racing rec
ord for a 200 yard hose race at Bradford
Friday when they covered the distance
and laid 50 yards of hose in - p
! seconds. The Ridgeway Pa team of
all professional sprinters came in second
( in - 10 seconds. The Strothers Hose
I Of Warren Pa, made 30 - seconds and
I the Campbells of Butler missed a prize
place by Is of a second making 30 3-j
seconds The Rescues made 81 p
seconds \ great crowd collected
about the bulletin board on Main street
and cheered to the echo when Buffers
victory was announced
The Ridgev avs beat the First Wards
in the hub race their times being - 30
and % seconds respectively. Ridgeway
got $50 and the FIRST Wards, 80.
The Rescues would have captured the
book and ladder race had not "A loose
rung in the ladder almost thrown Holly
Wilson. their climber. They got second
and 50 in 29l-5 seconds. Ridgeway
got first and $50 in %. The Rescues
and Campbells were certainly in hard
luck.
The Butler fireman and excursionists
left Bradford over the p. X W at 1:3O
Saturday morning and arrived at home
at $50 in the evening,
After supper the First Ward boys met
OF the hose house and then marched 70
James Z Zickricks 5 house where they
presented their esteemed trainer with a
fine rocking chair and wished him
success in Scio, O. to which town he
moves this week
Sunday afternoon the First Wards
had group photograph taken by Mart
Wagner.
Monday evening the Rescues and |
Fist Wards left over the Bessemer for |
the Titusville races. They stopped in |
Oil CITY Monday night, reached Titus |
vile Tuesday morning and are due in |
Butler again this morning. Titusville |
winds up the seasons racing for Butler |
In the races at Tltusyille. yesterday, |
the lst Wards again carried off all the |
coin and honors. In the hose race-250 |
yards-the lst Wards won in "a seconds. |
CLEANS 81. Hunters 34f and Rescues
30. In the Hub race the 1st Wards /
won in p 40 with the Hunters second |
in % The time for the other teams
was not given.
Z. II. Negley won the 800 yard foot
race, with Curt Jones, second.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24

Train arriving az $40 pm. leaves b. 4 o. depot
Pittsburg az - pm and =. & W, Allegheny at S3-
f.
ON saturdays train, known as the theatre train.
Hil leave Butler AT ji2 m, arriving 40 Allegheny
20 l-ig returning leave Allegheny 40 ll.jn l. m.
Pullman sleeping cars on Chicago Express between
Pittsburg and Chicago
For through tickets all points in the west north
west or southwest and information regarding routes
time pi trains, etc. apply to
W. r. TURNEB, Ticket Agent
x. r. REYNOLDS, Sup't, y. D. Butler, Pa
butler, Pa. C. W BASSETT.
C. 7. A.. Allegheny, Pa
II. o. BUNKLE
Supt W & /. Div, Allegheny, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
Cash NOVELTY STORE
RAIlCUEENSWhRG & CROCKERV STORE
INT w EhWP and GLASSWARE STORG.
ae- GOODS IN Abb LINES.
MANAGEMENT.

Having purchased the Allison Bee Hive Novelty and Queens
considerable completing
goods IN Butler Below viii give idea
Of the goods carried in sto OK.
shaving
playing tacks chalk lines chalk cheese cutters clocks
combs counos cork combs dnninoe busters
and
fibre fly traps fruit tunnels bands granite ware gun
pchmrneys, burners wick lanterns lead pencils lemon slaeeer looking
handles mucige oil tanks paperwritg wrappHg
satehels
ewel goods and
sfor linstrur urleuts
Comea n locke ours %
Wheny youw a he
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-08-24
FIRES.

The Evans City Opera House was
struck by lightning last Monday after
noon, and somewhat damaged by fire.
At 1 40 Sunday morning fire was dis
covered in j. G.. d w. Campbell's old
brick foundry near the Main St. bridge
The firemen responded in very quick
time considering the hour and two
streams Of water soon put the blaze out.
The interior OF the casting hall was
wrecked. The damage about 81, 900, is
nearly covered by insurance. The loss
would have been much greater had the
fire got from the foundry into the cast
ing room which was saved
The foundry building is one of the
oldestsin Butler. In 1875 boiler in it
blew up, passed through the walls and
landed on the nth side of the creek.
Abotft the year 1910, two young men
came here from Fayette county seeking
place to erect foundry. They were
John and Alfred McKearns some de
scendents of John we believe are still in
this vicinity. They bought the lot OF
of ground and put up the first small
building and cast for n while only plow-
shares. The buildings were soon en-.
larged and cooking stoves and other
useful articles of iron made The works
finally became the property of the late
}. G.. q w. Campbell, and are now
owned by William, Jr and John S
Campbell.