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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
The Wives of lobe.

Nashville, Jan. Mrs. Alice Jobe,
of this city, has received positive in
formation that she is one of the wives
of Cat. I. T. Jobe, the United STATES
volunteer army officer who was arrest
ed for defrauding the government and
who recently escaped from the Colum-
bus, 0. jail. She married the captain
over five years ago, and he deserted
her six months later.
It is said Jobe deserted four other
women, several of whom reside in Ten.
nessee. They are now assisting The
United States authorities in the search
for the fugitive captain. When arrest
ed he will be tried for his offense
against the government, and on the
charge of bigamy. Mrs. Jobe of this
city is preparing TO file a suit for di-
vOrce,
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The Railroad Situation.

The Glade Spring Journal has its
prophetic eve on the great industrial
development that is astonishing the
natives in this hill country. Jonah s
gourd did not grow half as easv as this
contemporary constr ucts perfect net
work Of rail Dads.
East Tennessee and Southwest Vir.
ginia are going to come in for q large
share of Che new railroad building be-
fore Che pr esent flush times are gone.
Several unfinished lines will without
doubt be extended, while others still,
independent, will be built. The Vir-
ginia and Southwestern begins in The
coal fields of Wise and Lee counties.
The road will soon have It's eastern
terminus at Mountain City. We be-
lieve that arrangements will Then be
made 10 connect with The road that
BOW tei inmates at Wilkesboro, n. c.,
and that branch will be built from
Butler on Watauga, to Lenoir, N. c.,
tapping the roads all over the state
from these two points. The South
western would be able bv building
these two extensions, to build up fine
trade in coal all through North Cal oil
ma. 1t would give the Southwestern a
choice Of outlets to the Atlantic coast.
Thea the N. & w. would be compelled
to finish its Cripple Greek road through
to Mt. Airy, N. G. 1t would be great
thing for the roads; and great good
to North Carolina, too; for she has nc
coal within her borders. There is O
ferment among the railroad people
whose short lines connect at johnson
City; and we shall not DO surprised K
hear at any time of extensions down
the Chucky to Knoxville and across
the country to the Big Sandy through
Wise and Dickinson counties.
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WATAUGA NOTES.

Watauga, Tenn, Jan. 8, 1900.
Ed. CoMET:-Our small pox scare
has turned out TO be the measles.
Last Thursday evening, January 4,
Lizzie Scalf shot and killed her three
year old son Walter. j. N. Hart,
Esq, held all inquest Friday aud flom
the testimony the jury were compelled
to bring in verdict of accidental kill
ing, although many people believe it
was Intentionally.
ia. Mahoney, Of the Mahoney Shoe
Co., Bristol, was here Monday selling
shoes to some Of our merchants.
William Emmert, q former citizen Of
Turkeytown, but now Of Gap Creek,
was visiting relatives and friends here
Monday.
Miss Ethel Reese returned home
Sunday night after pleasant visit to
relatives and friends at Johnson City.
d. s; Bowers, the popular drummer
for W. b. Lockett 4 Co., was here
last week.
E. Fl. Plnmmer left Saturday morn
ing for Knoxville. He has accepted a
position as travelling salesman, and
his territory will be the states of Geor-
gia and Florida.
Mrs. J. NJ. Riddle and little daugh-
ter, Lucy, spent Sunday with relatives
in Johnson City.
The Watauga Valley Lumber Co
started their mill again this morning.
Mrs. L. II Bell has suspended her
school for awhile on account of measles
in the neighborhood
DR.. H. l.. Campbell put his hands to
work in the rock quarry again Monday.
VIOLET.
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NEW BUSINESS HOUSE.
The Largest Mercantile Firm in Johnson
City's History Organized.

The Largest Mercantile Firm in Johnson
City's History Organized
Bruner, Hurst & Co. is the style Of
the largest mercantile firm ever organ
lied for this city. 1t is to be a whole
safe and retail dry goods house, and
will be open for business March 30th.
The G, Q. Harris store room, 'front.'
ing on Main and Market streets, has
been leased. 1t is now occupied by
Jobe g. Williams and George CLARK.
The building will be overhauled and
made an up-to date department store in
every particular. An electric elevator,
both passenger and freight, will he put
in as soon as power can be ful nished.
The first floor will be devoted TO re-
failing and the second floor will be ex-
clusively wholesale. Dress making
and millinery departments will be fea-
lures of the big store aud every de-
partment will be as complete as money
and good judgment can make them.
The firm has strong and influential
eastern connection and is amply able
to take care of any business that may
be created. The local members of the
firm are too well known TO this COM
munity to need any introduction
through these columns.
They are born hustlers and have al
ways been found at the head of the
mercantile procession. Mr.. Hurst will
leave for New York Feb. 3rd, and will
spend two months looking over the
markets for attractive merchandise.
He will be joined by Mr.. Bruner on the
first of March when together they will
purchase complete stock.
Johnson City is natural location for
q wholesale point, and there is every
reason to believe that these gentlemen
have acted wisely in putting in a whole
sale department. Tt goes without say
ing that the retail department will be
success such men do not go into bust
ness for their health, they are winners
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Miss Sallie Barrett, a Charleston,
Tenn, beauty and a delightful young
lady, has been the guest of the Misses
Carr on Holston avenue for several
weeks. She has been the recipient of
great deal of attention ana has been
the honored guest at several entertain
N ats since her short stay in the city,
and has made friends of all her acquaint-
luces by her many charming graces of
mind and heart She left yesterday
for her home and to be Frank about it
we think she carried with her more
than the good will of some Of our young
man
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
In 0lden Times

People overlooked the importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but now
that it is generally known that Syrup
of Figs will permanently overcome
habitual constipation, well-informed
people will not buy other laxatives,
which act for time, but will finally in
jure the system. Buy the genuine,
made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
LITTLE LOCALS.

LII LIE LONALo,
George Mitchell has returned from
Texas.
O. Stout was up from Limestone
last night.
Tom Kirkpatrick is down the road on
n pleasure trip.
Mrs. P. H. WofIord and children
haye returned from Bristol visiting rel
atives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Carr, of Ash
vile, N. O.. have been in the city sew
eral days this week.
w. L. James, the popular druggist is
slightly indisposed, having taken d
tumble on our new sidewalks.
Miss kirkpatrick left last Monday
for her home at Greeneville after a
short visit to relatives in this city.
Mss Bonnie Wilds left last Thursday
for her home at Greeneville after a
pleasant visit to relatives in this city.
r. Nelson Campbell is now in school
at Rome, Ga, studying for his ex-
animation for West Point in March
next.
Miss Ella Burrow is recovering from
her recent illness but is still confined
to her bed and gains strength very
slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Miller are re-
ceiving the congratulations of their nu-
merous friends, Its girl and was born
yesterday.
Henry Weller, the old reliable meat
cutter, is now located with Che Estes
Meat Market, where he will be pleased
to see his friends.
Evangelistic services at First Baptist
church by Rev. j. G. Davidson at 1890
a. m. and $3.50 p. m. "What is that to
Them" "Follow Thou Me-"
We have another interesting letter
from Charlie Matthews from the
Philippines, but our space will not per-
NIT its publication this week. 1t will
appear in our next issue.
The Embreville train came in on
time last Monday and found box car
and the switch engine standing on the
main line in the yard in this city. The
result is that box car was destroyed
and the engine 1876 will have to go to
the shop for repairs.
Mrs. Will Harr, of Ardmore, Indian
Territory, came to Tennessee during
the last week in December and has
been visiting relatives at Greeneville,
Limestone and in this city, her old
home. She will return to Ardmore
this week. She is running one of the
largest hotels i'll that city.
Mr.. A. Parlett, manager of the Bris-
tol Telephone Company, was down
from Bristol yesterday on business.
This company is now rebuilding their
line in this city, putting in fifty foot
poles and putting in ten pin arms. Sub
scribers are coming in more rapidly
than can be accommodated at present,
but the company is making every pos
sible effort to get equipment and hopes
to accommodate all parties in short
time.
Captain James H. Hardin and wife,
of Kenova, West Virginia, have been
visiting Mr.. Hardin's relatives in this
city for several weeks. They will re-
turn to their West Virginia home this
week. Captail Hardin was one of our
most popular young men and is now
running train on the Norfolk & West
ern road and is in return run by q
West Virginia beauty. Here's hoping,
jim, that you will never misunderstood
your orders-from either source.
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Howell Carmack.

A quiet marriage occurred yesterday
morning at the home of Mrs. Carrie
Gilmer. Mr.. George S. Carmack, of
Wichita Falls, Texas, and Miss Loretta
Howell were united in marriage, Rev.
J. A. Lyons officiating. The ceremony
was performed in the presence of a
number of friends and relatives. Mr.
and Mrs. Carmack left on the noon
train for their Texas home. The bride
is splendid young woman, and has
many friends here who join TEE COMET
in extending best wishes for her future.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

The United States gunboat Machias
has been ordered to Santo Domingo TO
protect American interests in the event
of trouble over the Boismare- Caceavilli
claim. To enforce the payment of this
claim by the Dominican Government
the French warship Cecille has arrived
at Santo Domingo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Horace Brumley Caught.

Horace Brumley, who recently broke
Jail at Greeneyille, Tenn. and made
his escape, has been recaptured at Mar
shall, N. G. He was taken back to
Greeneville last Saturday. Several
others escaped with Brumley, and their
capture is momentarily expected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
ROrino--BOrinq.

Mr.. S. l. Boring and Mrs. Robert
Boring were united in marriage ON the
9rd instant by Rev. J. A. Lyons. 1t
was a quiet home wedding but the con-
tracing parties are well known and
have May friends in the city who are
pleased to extend congratulations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Mrs. Weatherwax Dead.

Mrs. d. Weatherwax died last Mon
day at her home in this city after a
long illness. She was over sixty years
of age and had been an exemplary
christian for many years. The remains
were taken Tuesday to the old home in
PENNSYLVANIA for interment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

A family at New Brighton, Pa, re-
fused to call in physicians when diph-
liberia appeared among them, relying
on Christian Science Two children
are dead, while third child and the
father are dangerously i'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

While attending social gathering
just across the Tennessee line from
Boles, KY, James Watkins was called
out of the house, shot and instantly
killed by an unknown person.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Berry Brothers, of Detroit, the great
varnish manufacturers, are making
floor finish of extraordinary toughness,
to which they have given the name,
"Liquid Granite. Full information
concerning it and useful hints on floor
finishing are contained in neat pamph-
let which Mrs. Berry Brothers send
free for the asking. 800 If.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
Our January Clearing Sale

Throughout stock md
bought wh6nwe New
ucudomN ahuyefg
in shut
re al real an W e III n very 20 e u srepvsn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Chase & Sanborn's teas and coifees
are the best Yon get them only at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Peanuts, fresh from the rooster, at
JacksOn's
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
WOOD WANTED.

Will pay 5000 cash per cord for good,
sound Dogwood and Persimmon s
inches in diameter ana larger, deliver
ed at factory.
W. P. HARRIS.
800 johnson CITY. Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Cold Dust -four will please Il e
nrst OF Won
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

TRAVELLING MEN dasiring sala-
BILE side line of well established staple
goods mot requiring the carrying Of
samples) commission 30 and 20. Ad-
dress Manufacturer, p, O. Box 1853,
Covington, Ky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
CHILL PAo-soME THING NEW.

Cures Chills without medicine: II it fails we
refund your money 100000 to back our guar
antee. A sure preventative. If your druggist
does not keep the Or. King Chill Pad we will
mail you one on receipt of price l;OO, THE
DIR KING CHILL PAD CO.. Memphis, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Any one interested in the best and
most sanitive manner of finishing floors
should drop line to Berry Brothers,
Detroit, Michigan, the well known
varnish manufacturers, who mail free
for the asking neat and instructive
pamphlet on the subject, and finished
specimens of wood. SCOTT.
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WANTED!

Reliable man for Manager of Branch
Office | wish to open in this vicinity.
Good opening for an energetic sober
man. Kindly mention this paper when
writing.
A. r. MoRRGs, Cincinnati, O.
Illustrated catalog &c postage. 90S-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11
DOES YOUR ROOF LEAKl
How to PrOlOng the Life Of an Old
Roof.

II an old lealIy tin iron. or steel roof paint
1t with Aliens Anti Rust Japan One coat is
enough; no skill req, ed costs little: goes far
and lasts long Stops leaks and prolongs the
ufe of old roofs Write for evidence and circu-
iars. ALLEN ANTITRUST MFG Co, 4l3 Vine st.
Cincinnati, Ohio 750-6lno.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

The greatest variety, the purest and
freshest candioa can always be found at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

John f. Lyle, - Groceries. Phone
No. 10.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

The best -four is GOLD Nust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Gold Dust hour-best made.
Kingan's dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Mrs. Will Harr, of Ardmore, Indian
Territory, came to Tennessee during
the last week in December and has
been visiting relatives at Greeneville,
Limestone and in this city, her old
home. She will return to Ardmore
this week. She is running one of the
largest hotels i'll that city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

The Embreville train came in on
time last Monday and found box car
and the switch engine standing ON the
main line in the yard in this city. The
result is that box Car was destroyed
and the engine 1876 will have to go to
the shop for repairs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-11

Henry Weller, the old reliable meat
cutter, is now located with Che Estes
Meat Market, where he will be pleased
to see his friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16

ST ANDREWS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
I6th-st.. of Columbus ave.The Pastor Rev J. o.
WILSON. d. n. will preach IL No evening ser
vice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
STATISTICS OF FOUR GRAD
UATE SCHOOLS-PROSPECTS
FOR NEXT YEAR.

Commencement at Columbia practically closed
the academic year of the university. There now
remain only the entrance examinations, beginning
on Monday and continuing throughout the week
and the newly established Summer School open
ing on July ) and running through the early part
of August The usual summer researches in the
scientific courses have of course, TO be carried on
but for the majority of both officers and students
"Wednesday marked the end of the year The whole
tone of the commencement week exercises indl-
Gated most encouraging results Of the years ef-
forts. both from the large educational side and
from the student life side The recent remodelling
Of the entrance requi -emens. the progress Of the
proposed School of Commerce plans. and the re-
markabIe growth Of the graduate schools. all
seemed 10 be causes for great satisfaction to the
authorities On the other hand. the distinct sue
cess of the class day exercises of the college
seniors made the graduates feel that student SEN
timent has had perceptibe growth.
An interesting of statistics has been com
piled by w W. Lessen. 80 College. concerning the
number of college graduates at four Eastern uni
versities. In order do justice to all concerned
Mr. Lessen found it necessary to omit attendants
upon the teachers courses at Yale and Pennsyl-
vania the auditors and extension students OF
Teachers College at Columbia, and the auditors
registered in the Graduate School of Pennsylvania.
The results he reached are:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16

ThAse figures show that Columbia has the largest
graduate school and that the number Of college
graduates of other institutions in attendance there
IS greater than that at the Harvard, the Yale and
the Pennsylvania schools combined.
The Charles Bathgate Beck prize scholarship has
been awarded to Charles r. Gauter Of Akron,
Ohio. This fact not announced at commence
ment. The scholarship is given annually to the
member Of the first year class in the Law School
Of the year relating to real estate law The
dent winning this honor receives the income of
large fund for the two remaining years of his
course
The American Society for Scientific Research will
hold its annual meeting at Columbia during the
week beginning June %
From present indica tons Il seems likely that the
freshman class at Barnard College next fan viii
be almost large numerically that at Columbia
College The Columbia class will probably not eX-
coed IN size the present class. The Schools of APP
piled Science. however. viii likely gain 30 per
These estimates are based upon the number Of ap
pliCations for examination
The class Of SO College held its anniversary ban
quet at Shanleys Wednesday evening. An
ttrely plan adopted for a memorial TO the
college zand for maintaining the interest Of the
member memorial fund of least $500 Is 10
the hands Of a board of trustees the class incor-
porates itself The interest of the fund is TO be
used in the issuance yearly of a small pamphlet
containing news of every member OF the class. It
is purpOsed that the fund shall grow year by year
by voluntary subscription. Ultimately the whole
sum will be turned over the college as a me
mortal Of the class.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16
THE OBERLIN REUNION.
MANY DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS TO BE
PRESENT AT THE COMING JUBILEE.

Obarlin Ohio June 15-The approaching reunion
of the alumni and friends Of Oberlin College is to
be one Of great interest Plans for this great
gathering have been maturing for several months
and there is every indication Of success Hundreds
have signifed their intention Of being present dur
ing at least part OF the jubilee, and the little
town will find itself well filed with visitors from
June % until June 2.
On the evening Of Friday. the first day, there is
TO be a big meeting in the tent Ex-President
James H. Fairchild Of the class of 3s. who is now
in his ejghty-third year, will preside. Those who
will speak President Barrows. Professor A A
Wright Mayor Fauver and Mrs. A. A. F. John
ston, who has given up her work as dean Of the
womans department and who is TO be replaced by
Miss Alice H. Luce. Of Wellesley. Responses will
be made by DR.. Charles ]. Ryder. Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell and others.
President Barrows will give his baccalaureate
sermon on Sunday afternoon. after which there
will be a gathering around the historic elm, at
which time the Rev. ". E Barton. Of Chicago
Will give an address, In the evening there will be
a great missionary meeting in the tent. DR.. Judson
Smith, of New-York presiding On Tuesday there
will be e discussion of college problems in the
twentieth century by President Thwing of West
ern Reserve University. President Thompson of
Ohio State University Miss Alice H. Luce and
adnc.+ors In The afternoon there will he nIIbIic
patriotic meeting in the tent, Ex-Governor ]. D.
fessor II P. Judson. of Chicago; Professor Frank
lin II Ciddings Of Columbia and by others
"wednesday will be devoted to the COMMENCEMENT
exercises Of the college. which time Professor
R NJ Wenley, of Ann Arhor, will give address
on 1.-The Valley Of Decision" After this will come
the alumni dinner.
To this commencement a large number Of colleges
have promised TO send representatives. Harvard is
70 be represented by Professor J. H Ropes. Of the
Divinity School: Yale by Professor Edward G.
Bourne, Columbia by Professor Franklin II. Gid
dings. Cornell by Professor Charles Mellen Tyler
Northwestern by President Henry Wade Rogers
Ohio State University by President Thompson
Western Reserve by President Thwing. the Unver-
sity of Michigan by Professor r. NJ. Wenley Chi
cago by Professor Harry Pratt Judson. University
OF Minnesota by Professor Charles +. Sigerfoos
New-York University by Chancellor H NJ Mac
Cracker Amherst College by Professor James NJ
Crook. Wooster University by President l.. F.
Holden. Oivet by President w. C. Sperry, and
Wellesley by DR.. Alice H. Luce. Governor Nash
OF Ohio who studied in Oberlin and left sophie
class at the outbreak Of the Civil War, will
be present commencement day.
OF special interest this time is the remarkably
full and complete ''QuinquennaI Catalogue which
has just been published by the college II Is edited
by Professor A. S. Root, librarian Of the college.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16
THE CUBAN SUMMER SCHOOL.
EXCURSION TO INDUSTRIAL CONGRESS AR
RANGED FOR-REcEPTIoN BY cATHo-
Lie SOCIETIES

Cambridge Mass, June 15-The fund for the
Cuban Summer School now amounts to $4,000. II
has been increased by a number of benefits in and
around Cambridge. The complete amount of $4,000
viii soon be raised. Twelve geological excursions
have been arranged for the Cuban teachers. two
each week for six weeks. 10 points in Western
Massachusetts, Excursions will also be made
large industrial firms in the neighborhood Of Bos-
ton, and so far arrangements have been made for
inspections Of the establishments OF CHM & Co,
publishers; the Curtis & Davis Soap Company and
The Youths COmpansion'' building
The Catholic societies OF Boston planning to
aid in the reception OF the Cubans by blishng
bureaus Of information the lower floors OF
Harvard Hall and Phillips Brooks House where ali
tanned. ' - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16

AT REFORMED CATHOLIC SERVICES IN CHRIST'S
MISSION lac West st.-EventnR I:45 Rev. JAMES
A O'CONNOR. Pastor. breaches. Professionals Cath
Ollie 4 welcome