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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

We want reliable and energetic men
and women in each State to travel and
appoint agents; salary $3.50 to $1,000 a
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. eO1 st.
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Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the public
that an Election will be held in the
-Four Wards Of johnson City, Tenn,
ON THE 92D DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1899, for the selection of Five Alder
men, two of whom are from Third
Ward. And also to vote as to Bonding
the City for 100000 to build Court
House in Johnson City.
This October Goth, 1890.
THAD A. COX,
GENTRY G. HALE,
P. H. WOFFORD,
CONS.
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Dr.. Cox Injured.

DR.. ]. W. Cox met with a painful &C,
cident last Saturday. His horse be-
came manageable and in Jumping
from his buggy was thrown heavily to
the ground upon his head. 1t was
thought for a while yesterday that he
would die, but he is better today and
there are now strong hopes for his ulti-
mate recovery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

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 the asking a neat and instructive
pamphlet on the subject, aud finished
specimens of wood. SCOTT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16
Perfection in Shoe-mokino

Has been attained in the Queen Quality and Drew
Selby Shoes for women They have won a reputation
second to none. We are sole agents for these we'll
known shoes, and our success with them proves that
they have met the demands for thoroughly high class
shoe at sensible price Every pair sold means per-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16
LIMESTONE NEWS.

Limestone is doing quite a business.
J. A. Wilson, of johnson City, who is
operating large stave plant at that
place, has bought large boundary Of
timber of Messrs. U. S. and John Keeb-
Ter, and has the woods full of men cut
ting the timber and has twenty-five or
more wagons hauling it to the railroad.
Mrs. Cynthia Strain, wife of the late
w. J. Strain, died at her daughters s.,
l. +. Yeagers, Nov. 6, at the age of 70
years. She was an excellent lady and
her friends were numbered by her &C.
quaintances. Those attending her
funeral were; Her daughter, Mrs.
Jennie Darden, Misses Lucille and Ada
Darden and Mrs. Emma Roach, of John
son City.
Mrs. s. A. Byrd and little daughter,
of Jonesboro, spent Sunday with hel
sister, Mrs. A. E.. Gillespie.
Mr.. Remine, of johnson City,is herr
putting up Mrs. W. NJ. Vines monu
ment.
4
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

The race for the United States SEN
ate between Carmack and McMillin is
going to be hot one. From what we
can see and learn, Lincoln county will
favor Carmack. Fayetteville Observer
We have known Mr.. Carmack for a
long time and acknowledge him to be a
brilliant young man, but Tennessee
needs both experience and brains in
the United States senate-and McMil-
lin has these two essentials. -Kenton
Argus.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Berry Brothers, of Detroit, the great
vNrnisl manufacturers, are making
floor finish of extraordinary toughness,
to which they, have given the name,
"Liiquid Granite. Full Information
concerning it and useful bints on floor
finishing are contained ina neat pamph-
let which Mrs. Berry Brothers send
free for the asking. SCOTT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16
Handle Factory Sold.

Boring Bros. have sold out, or rather
agreed to stop making handlesfo for pc
riod Of years for a handsome considera
ton. The factory has been closed. The
purchasers were Atlanta capitalists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

DE SURE that your blood is rich
> and pure. The best blood purifier,
enricher and vitalizer Is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. BE sure to GET HOODS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

TRAVELLING MEN daslring a saIa-
bic side line of well established staple
goods mot requiring the carrying of
samples) commission 90 and 90. Adj
dress Manufacturer, z 0. Box 1853,
COvinptOn. XIV.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Mrs. j. H. Epps is seriously sick,
but was some better yesterday. Her
friends were much concerned in regard
to her but are hopeful ow.-Herald
and Tribune.
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LITTLE LOCALS.
s. G, Williams spent Sunday in Bris-
IL

$. G, Williams spent Sunday in Bris-
Mrs. belong Rice and Miss Evelyn
Carr were visitors in Chattanooga last
week.
j, G, Boy, but we don't know which
one, was registered at the st. Lawrence
in Bristol Sunday
Mrs. J B. Cox is now considered to
be out Of danger, although she is yet
far from being well.
A. N. Wordsworth has returned from
Philadelphia, where he has been to
consult officials of the 0. II. & @. road.
Miss Bessie Lou Burgess left We'd
nesday morning for Knoxville, where
she will attend school at Holbrook
College.
DR.. @. S. Kinzer, of Hilsboro, Va,
spent few hours in the city Wednes-
day en- route to Knoxville to enter the
Tennessee Medical College.
M. II. Cannon returned yesterday
from San Antonio, Texas. He states
that Governor Taylor's family are very
comfortably situated and pleased with
their surroundings.
Capt. Henry Ellsworth and bride,
nee Miss Matlock, of Riceville, Tenn,
have returned to Chattanooga from an
extended bridal tour in the west They
are now occupying apartments at the
Read house, where they are at home to
friends. EI
Mrs. H. l.. Williams and sister, Miss
Lulie Hayward left today for Hardee-
vile, S. c., where Mrs. Williams will
visit her parents before joining her
husband in Washington. We regret
to lose Mr., and Mrs. Williams and also
Miss Hayward who was most charm
ing young lady and has made many
friends during her visit here,
Bear in mind the 28th is the Bazaar
on Main street, where will be dolls all
sizes ready dressed for sale. A cushion
booth with cushions all sizes for xmax
present and innumerable pi esents at
reasonable prices at other booths for
every one, Remember also we will
have ready good dinner to serve for
% cents, and oysters in the evening.
The young society people of the city
gave an entertainment at Hotel Pied
mont Tuesday evening in honor of the
visiting young ladies of the city De
lightful refreshments were served at
1000 o'clock while a strong band dis
coursed sweet music. After supper
Miss Willie Ray entertained the COM
pany with some of her most pleasing
recitations. It was q pleasant occasion
and highly enjoyed by all present.
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DEATHS.

Mr.. A. T. Mccormick died at his
home in this city Monday morning af-
ter protracted illness. The deceased
had been resident of this city for sew
eral years, and was an industrious man
and splendid citizen. He was the faith
er of Will and Fayette Mccormick, the
popular clerks at the Bee Hive.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

. The greatest variety, the purost and
freshest candies can always be found at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16
DOES YnU& R0OF LEAK!

How 10 PrOlong the life &c an Old
Reef
If an old lcal1y tin, iron, or steel roof paint
it with Aliens Antitrust Japan. One coat is
enough; no skill required costs little; goes far
and lasts long Stops leaks aud prolongs the
nfe Of old roofs. Write for evidence and eircu-
lars ALLEN ANTI RUST MFG Co. Alb Vine ST..
Cincinnati, Ohio 750-6mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Peanuts, fresh from the rooster, at
Jacksou's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

John f Lyle, - Groceries. Phone
No. rs. .s.I#
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jacksons.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16
The Sick at Jonesboro.

Mrs. T. J. Peoples is thought to be
somewhat better, but is yet very sick.
Her friends hope for her recovery!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Geo. w. Snowman, an old federal
soldier and pensioner, died at his home
in this city on Nov. 3rd after q long ill
ness with dysentery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Chase & Sanborn's teas and coffees
are the best You get them only at
Jacksou's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Cold Dust flour will please the
nest Of YOU
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

The best -four is Gold pust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16
So a Week to Start.

We want intelligent ladies or gentle
men to accept permanent position in
own town; salary to start SO week,
guaranteed, and commission. Many
make from $12 to $24 week. You can
devote all or your spare time, Send
stamp for full particulars. Address,
The Bell Company, Dept. G. Phila-
delphia, Pa. 80l-St
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jackson'g
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Gold nnst Gour--best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16
For Dinner:

Nv" 40 eno eAnhC 1OI yOa w lay
in winters supply of these
goods, and I am prepared to save
you money as I bought before
the advance, and will give you
the benefit for this week onl Y
Canned Tomatoes bestqual-
lty, per can. ..,.....,..... SC.
Canned Sugar Corn, best
qnality, per can, .....,.... &c.
Early June Peas, per can. SC.
Canned Beans, good quail
lty, per CAM. ......,.0c
Canned Apples, bestquality
per can' .......' '.'.....'.,'.' &C
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

Capt Henry Ellsworth and bride,
nee Miss Matlock, of Riceville, Tenn,
have returned to Chattanooga from an
extended bridal tour in the west. They
are now occupying apartments at the
Read house, where they are at home to
friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-11-16

The best soap is Drag" at Jackson's.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08
STORY SOUNDED WELL


when T first went west tells a retired
business man, who now does nothing N the
way OF work except TO NOW the lawn and
see that the cat is in the barn az night,
"this MANNED hand saved my life.
rs that 500" asked the visiting neT1hb6r.
who knew that this form of invitation would
be sufficient to insure the story
eyes, that's right If hadn't lost that
frst finger when was boy wouldn't be
here now. Jim Dixon and me were tradIn'
with the Indians. We exchanged beads. fake
jeweIry and bright calico for furs- All the
buffalo were not gone then and we did
good business One time we happened 20
strike a wandering band OF savazss that
held Us up on sight and e was plain from
the way the red devils danced around us
that we were to be put to death after the
Indian fashion. All at once / recalled that
good many of the Indians knew me as the
four fingered trader who was always on
the level with those wild merchants, so
held up the hand aud Kept it up till one OF
the young bucks let out significant grunt
and then hurried to the chief IN command
He came to me in a dignified manner, s1-
amined the hand, grunted about is times
while celebrating, said How, and released
me as we'll as my partner We were treated
right up to the handle and permitted 90 de-
part when we wanted to. It was the closest
squeak and the worst scare had cut IN that
country when near calls and heart-failUre
frights were the rule"
Brave man,, said one neighbor to an
other, as they walked away
Yes, regular big InJun, il you accept all
he tells. Between me and you he lost that
finger two years ago while examining hay
cutter."-DetToit Free Press
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08
A woman,s First Duty.

A woman who is not strong, and yet
has to perform the multifarious duties
of house mother and home maker, must
learn torecognize her limitations, or she
cannot get through her task with salts
faction to herself or her family. She
must learn to economic her strength,
and not fritter it away in doing unnec-
essary things, which some one else can
do as well, that she may have enough
left for the important demands that no
one else can satisfy. She must balance
the claims of charity, society and her
own household, and resolutely refuse to
be pushed beyond her powers of en-
durance. 1t is hard to shut ones ears to
what seems call of duty, but to the
wife and mother home is the first duty,
the special field given her to cultivate,
and her part may be only to train and
support the workers whose business
and duty lie outside in the world
Ladies' Home Journal. III .@
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08

The yosn9 Mam WHO sings joud I'D 81
wss interFupted b. o tap at the docs q -
sExcuss me-" snid che tz1, thin sersn4sK,
II am soFry 20 intrude- j occupy the 6sS
uudeY you, and I have come up TO inqnfS
if roo aru the neutIeUaa who sing bG|
Isds.
YES" was the asxwsx, with the aTr q
man who 10 modest, bn< cannot deny tn
truth. Are you fond Of n.usicz
s1 don's know that I am what y5u wouId
calI fond Of It. At the mMe TIM naysnt
anvtLiu9 parficufar azzsnse t. ssn very
much affected by some things hear
THAT amounts to the same thing as beng
fond Of it, wzs the answer, IN tone Of
soothing encouragement
Fl have been wondering IL esugbt the
words Of your fsvoFite song correctly Let
me see.
"How often. on. how often
Have 4 wished that the sbbEng tide
Would bear me away on its bosom
To the ocean wild and wide
Il thst right"
ayes; is aH right, according TO my rscoL
lection. Il that one Of the pieces you are at
YES I have been affected By that fog
hours at time Il has draws me IrrssIsx~
IDLY to you. IL has filed me with yearn-
ing to do something that would make 700
happier. And 1 called mp TO say that It
you'll come down to the river with me any
evening I'll pay your car fare and hire q
boat and give you a good start on the first
ebbing tide scheduled And don't mind
saying that the further ous It bears you the
better I'll be satisfied Wa shingt6n Star
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08
The Mysterious Thief
BY Hope Daring.

A SUMNER day in southern Michi-
n gan IS years ago. Where now are
well-tilled fields and commodious farm
buildings then could be seen vast tracts
OF forest land, fields dotted with
stumps, rude log houses and barns.
John Morse had started for school,
lie was making his way from the front
door of his home to the gate, not in the
usual way, but walking on his hands.
"That's pretty good. Going to keep
It up all the way to school?"
John righted himself to find Bert
Miller, his particular friend, standing
near. .-f =
"Would, only can't carry my din
ner pail. Wait till I get it, and John
ram back a few steps~and canght, ppza
shining tin pail. RI II = g.
The boys had gone but few steps
when Bert asked, a little anxiously:
''You took good care of Elsie's knife,
didn't you, John? forgot it,"
John nodded. II didn't lend it to a
soul, and put it carefully away in my
desk before school was OUT
The forenoon before Mr.. Miller had
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08
BUG 3 IlyIe.


It happened on trolley car upon
which the Saunterer was passenger
an evening or two ago. Whether it
was the result Of an intentional attempt
to play practical joke or whether it
all came about as the result of a nat
ural mistake was not apparent at the
time, nor has It become SO since. But
whatever may have been the cause, it
was successful, just the same.
The car was coming in from one Of
the nearby summer resorts. It was
crowded from one end to the other and
a lot of people were hanging OH the
side footboards. Suddenly something
flew into the car with whizzing and
whirring of wings.
"Look out, everybody" came in
startled tones from rear seat, there's
kissing bug
It was impossible for everybody to
look out in the literal sense of the
phrase. But everybody did his or her
best to dodge the attack of the dreaded
'bug." Such a ducking of heads and
throwing up of hands, forear1ns and
elbows as face guards was never before
seen, not even in a prize ring. The
chorus of feminine shrieks that >went
up could have been heard three squares
away. #.,@~r:
''Don't let him bite mel" ::'Tal<e him
of, o-oh-h, please take him!" 'Look
out, he's right behind you!" 'Let me
get out, conductor; stop the car and let
me get out!"
These were fair samples of the cries
that went up. The car was finally
stopped. If it hadn't been there is no
telling what might have happened, for
half dozen women were on the verge
of throwing themselves off without
waiting for stoppage. When the
wheels ceased rolling some young fel-
low, drawer than the rest, saw the bug
within reaching distance and made a
grab for it.
He got the insect and held it up trf-
umphantly for inspection.
'Here he is!". he shouted; Irregular
kissing bug, but you needn't be afraid,
girls. I've got him fast.''
Then some one crowded over for a
closer look.
'Huh!" the latter exclaimed: "kiss-
ing bug nothing. That's darning
needle and nothing else. He wouldn't
kiss Venus, let alone some of the peo-
pie I see in this: car. Let the wheels
roll, Mr.. Conductor
And the wheels did roll, to the accom-
paniment of hearty laughter from the
engers.-Philadelp Inquirer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08
ECONOMICAL ABUSES.
Time and Energy Wasted in Makes
shifts to Save n Little in
Expenditure.

There are many ways to misuse time,
Gods gift to humanity, but one of the
most prevalent among well-meaning
women, as also one of the most de-
plorable, because the least realized, is
the abuse of practical economy, for in
her great desire to save, the average
woman loses sight of intermediate ex-
penses. We all know the woman who
saves five cents in car fare and as a re-
suit spends ten cents for headache pow
ders, but perhaps in no department is
economy more misunderstood and
abused than in housekeeping matters.
With the firm. belief that she is getting
something for nothing the mis-
guided housekeeper will waste her time
and energy in utilizing old odds and
ends which she finally converts into
expensive monstrosities, or in COM
pounding mixtures that are but poor
substitutes for articles that can be pur-
chased for a few cents. The truly eco
nomical housekeeper will buy articles
that are both artistic and substantial,
costing less money than is usually ex-
pended upon freak productions, and
which would bring, should there be
occasion to sell them, many times more
than the home-produced work. When
it comes to mixing compounds for
washing, or for many other household
uses, the practical woman reasons that
the well-known proprietary articles
must be meritorious, else they could
not maintain their reputation, and
she would rather trust to securing good
effects from the use of widely-adver-
tised standard preparations that have
been perfected through scientific re-
search, than to pin her faith to some
device or mixture recommended by
some friend or neighbor who is ever
ready to try any ''economical' idea or
suggestion, regardless of the expendi-
ture of time and labor that is involved.
Have you ever thought of the many
hours that are misused, during the
year, with makeshifts that result in
wasted energy and worriment? When
women realize the true meaning of
economy, they will place more impor-
lance upon their time, and will appreci-
ate the benefit to be derived from the
use of standard household prepara-
tons and other auxiliaries, easily pro-
cured at any grocery or general store.
Ladies' World
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08
An Atheist Chief :Ju.t,c.

Sir Robert Stout, the new chief JUS
tice of New Zealand, is singular among
the occupants Of high judicial office in
being an avowed atheist. He was for
merly known as the ''Bradlaugh of the
Antipodes," and he once presided over
a secularist congress in Melbourne. He
was born in the Shetland Islands IS
years ago, emigrated to New Zealand
in his nineteenth year, became school
master, studied law after school hours
and secured the right to wear wig
and gown at ~. At 81 he was an NJ. r.,
and at "a attorney general in the gov
eminent of Sir George Grey. In 1894
he became premier of coalition gov
ernment in association with Sir Julius
Vogel.-London Chronicle. r.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-09-08

THoRou0hRREp..

. Ee9
The thoroughbred colt to tie block was
Proudly he lifted his royal head,
The auctioneer raised his hammer high, K
And said to the loafers standing by:
All must be sold, and this is the last,
And guess he'll work; come, what will he
bring?
Give US bid to start the thing!"
Going going; the bidding is low,
Going-going; no higher they'll go.
Going-gOne! to John Smith Jones!
"a fairish price for this bag of bones)
And the thoroughbred colt, with a troubled
neigh, ~. 81. -..
BY a common farmer was led away.
SO the colt, in whose veins was the king
lest blood. ~ --. .#
With dunghili mate in the stable stood;
At plow or cart he toiled all day,
And was fed at night on the poorest hay:
Yet he bore up we'll. as the long years
passed, H.. >-'
For thoroughbred horse is game to the
last.
One summer Sunday he was allowed
At pasture to run with the common crowd.
His weary limbs he stretched on the grass,
And idly gazed upon all who might pass;
For beside the field ran the road highway,
Filled with eQuipeges grand and gay.
Up came dog cart at rafting speed,
Drawn by a nag of the dunghill breed;
For his driver no more Of horses knew
Than the farmer whose plow the thorough
bred drew;
And plenty of oats and work that Is light
Put a very poor horse in very good plight.
The shabby old horse he quickly spied.
And his coarse, thick nostril swelled with
pride.
''Poor fellow" said he. How very great
Is the difference 'twixt your and my estate!
With the proud and rich on the road go,
While you must rank with the dull and
Slow
Never the thoroughbred moved a limb.
AS he lay and scornfully answered him:
20 silly boaster, of common blood!
Vain is your talk and your speed mo good.
And, for all the gay trappings upon your
back,
I could easily distance you on the track.
For born to the plow, for farm horse
bred,
BY fool you are used on the road instead.
II an SCARED and CALLED, and my knees are
bent,
In the toughest labor my life is spent;
But one thing Is mine as long as live,
Which to you no power on earth can give;
I'm drudge as a plow horse, if you will,
But remember this: I'm thoroughbred
still"
David Buffum, in Youths Companion.