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Evening journal., 1900-11-28
LEWIS WILL NOT GO SOUTH
Has Informal Call to Petersburg But
VIII Not Leave Wilmington Now

After having preached in Peters
burg and Richmond, Va, Presbyterian
churches on Sunday, the Rev. w. r. ~
Lewis returned TO his homo here early
this morning.
Concerning his reported call 10 the
Tabb street Church. Petersburg, MT.
Lewis said that while he had received
an informal call 20 the church he had
no intention OF leaving Rodney Street
Church In the near future. He did not
soto Petorshurg as candidate for the
pastorate OF the Tabb Street Church
ana therefore is not anxious to become
Its pastor. While South Mr.. Lewis
contracted severe cold.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
P, ". & B. DECLARES DIVIDEND
Amount Is 4 Per Cent-DirectOrS Name
New Assistant Secretary

The board of directors CT the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company yesterday declared
a 4 per cent. semi-annual dividend to
the stockholders recorded on the books
Of the company, November q, 1900
payable January 2, 1901.
The board also provided for an as
sistant secretary in the organization
and appointed A. J. County to fill thaf
position, to take effect December
1900. Mr.. County has been chief CLERK
to the secretary for several years, anC
this action is in accordance with tha
taken by the board Of directors Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, APP
pointing him to a similar position il
he organzaton of that company.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
Two Interesting Railroad Books

From Harry A. Miller, the passenger
agent for the b. & o. railroad in this
district. the Evening Journal has re-
ceived copies Of the Book of the Royal
Blue and the Black Diamond Express
Monthly. both of which are exceeding
ly interesting In illustration and con-
tents.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
DIED

ADAMS-On November 25. 1900 at the
residence of her son-in-law. Henry l..
Townsend, No. 60i3 Wayne avenue,
Germantown, Pa, Mary Anna, widow
of John H. Adams, formerly of this
city, I'm her 18th year.
TAYLOR.-In this city. on November 25,
1900 c. Harry Taylor. son of James u.
and Martha A. Taylor, in his 2ith year.
REED.-Almet e. Reed, superintaenu-
ent Altoona Division, Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, died at the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Philadelphia, November 26, 1900, in
his 10th year.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
Newspaper Man Buried

G. Harry Taylor. late of the STAFF Of
The Daily Republican, was buried this
morning from the home Of his parents.
No. 121 Elliott avenue. Services were
conducted in the Brandywine M. E.
Church. and the body was taken to
Rose Bank Cemetery, Calvert, Nd, for
interment.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

James a, Horne, who VIII come to viii
mingtcn Ia sag Harbor" on December s.
is arranging his annual Thanksgiving cn-
tertahmeni for the poor children Of New
York. a labor Of love FOR the veteran ac-
tor. and will probably give the AFFAIR at
Lyric Hail. IN Sixth avenue near Forty
second street on the holiday morning.
Mr.. Herne's little guests, to the number
Of many hundreds. will be selected by the
school teachers OF the poorer precincts of
the metropolis. Friday. November 80
Sag Harbor'' will reach its seventy-hfth
performance at the Theatre Republic
Mr.. Herne's managers. Iiebler & Co. are
preparing o particularly attractive SOU
venir for this occasion. and one which
its recipients viii be glad 10 preserve. II
viii be a handsome album containing en-
cravings Of Mr. Herne and each Of his
players with their autographs and a dedi-
catory address written by the distin-
suished author-actor. Since election
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

sag Harhor" has taken another jump
and Is now doing the biggest business Of
its long run az Hammorstein's new and
beautiful Theatre Republic where Il has
proved to be the artistic and financial
success Of the present theatrical season.
One of the most commendable feat
ures OF George II. Broadhurst's work
is its freedom from suggestiveness. He
prides himself on the absence of any
thing approaching smut or inuendo. Mr..
Broadhursts latest farce What Hap
poned 20 Jones" which comes TO the
Opera House on Friday night, next,
is directly in line with his other works
of this character, bright, entertaining.
and laughter provoking in the ex-
IRENE, cleverly constructed, full of sur
pris.ng and ingenious situations, and
above all. absolutely clean. It is a
play to which a man may take his
sister, or his sweetheart, with the as
surance that nothing in the piece will
cause hor even the suspicion OF a
blush
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
FOOTBALL THANKSGIVING DAY
Delaware College Is. Hainemann COgOgC

Next Thursday. Thanksgiving Day
the Delaware College football team
will play the strong Hahnemann Col
lege team. of Philadelphia, at Newark
college grounds. Trains leave Della
ware avenue station, b. & o. railroad,
at 1856 p. m. Returning, leave Newark
at 4.42 p. m. College grounds close to
station.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
X.HIGN SCHOOL WILL PLAY
STRONG AGAINST VILLA NOVA

Wilmington people, as usual, VIII
nave an opportunity to witness a good
iootball game on Thanksgiving after
noon.
The Villa Nova team which pays
here against the X-High is from villa
Nova College, villa Nova, Pa. This
team begins training the same as the
large teams about October 1, and there
fore is in good physical condition. The
X-High players have been practlcng
faithfully, and will endeavor to give q
good account OF themselves.
The Wilmington City railway viii
run the Eighth street cars to Front and
Union streets tomorrow afternoon ta
accommodate the crowds TO the game
The grounds have been rOped of and
put i'm good condition for the game
Following is the lineup:
X-IIfpb Villa N0Na
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

STOUT-BOYNTON.-On the 21st in
slant, by the Rev. John France, Mil
lard S. Stout and Maud +. Boynton
both of this city.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
Nerdict oisen for Derendant

Referees in Magistrate Kelley's
court last evening gave Judgment for
the defendant in the suit Of J. Norris
Robinson against the First Regiment
Band TO recover music valued at
$3.50.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

Pastor Harris VIII Preach in Union
At the revival service held in Union
Church last night the Rev. Frank p.
Harris. OF Scott Church, was the
preacher.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

To ELECT Captain and Lieutenant
On December 13 Company f, n. G.
d.. will elect a captain and first lieu
tenant.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

For Cold in the Head, Laxative
Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
BringhurSt'S Worm Syrup.

A very SAFE, EFFECTUAL and
AGREEABLE remedy for worms.
Worms are probably the cause Of
more suffering among children than
any other disease, except teething
children from 1la to years being par
ticularly liable to them. There are
various symptoms which indicate theii
existence, and among the most prOmi-
nent are paleness of the face, frequent
attackof feverishness, pain in the stom-
ach and bowels, swelling and hardness
of abdomen, disturbed sleep, frequent
ly starting up; itching and picking the
nose, dry, hacking cough, wasting Of
the flesh, and some times convulsions.
Children of all ages may take this
Worm Syrup with entire safety. and
even if no worms be present in the sys-
TEN, it will be found useful in toning
stomach and bowels and improving the
digestion. Price, 25c.
Y, JAMES BELT.
PHARMACIST,
Cor. Sixth and Market SITS.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

For breakfast eat Shredded Wheat
Biscuit
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
coL.JoHN VAIN WRIGHT.
Late 9th Pa. Vols.

IluIe TILU I'd NUIas
EXPERT PENSION AGENT.
Offices No. West Seventh street, VIII
mingtOn, Del At office of Notary J. NJ.
Allen. 403 Market street, Chester, Pa, on
third Friday of every month. Widows
pensions secured in from 40 to 90 days.
Slow cases hurried up. If you want "A
quick pension write TO me for papers and
instructions. Spanish war pensions pro-
cured.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

Few shows have come to Tarentum
that have been better received and
performed, says the Tarentum Tele-
gram. than Lost in Egypt" which
comes to the Opera House on Saturday
afternoon and night, which appeared
last Monday evening The scenic ef-
fects were much above the ordinary.
and the roles as enacted by the mem
bers Of the company extremely well
carried. MossTs. Harris and Parkin-
son have splendid opportunities 10
display their ability and the balance
OF the company seems to have been Sc
lected Co best suit the various charac-
ters. Taken all in all the show has
few equals among those OF It's class
and the many rounds OF applause
which we're given the climaxes attest
how well the large audience was
pleased. The town has had many good
SHOWS this season. but among the best
We must class the one just witnessed
Lost in Egypt"
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

Ready cooked Shredded Wheat Bis
cult
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

The French Maids" will be seen at
the Academy Of Music for the last time
this afternoon and evening. To-mor-
row afternoon. Thanksgiving the
5arAo' Burlesquers will appear. This
Is "a show that no doubt win please.
The members of the football teams
that play here tomorrow viii. through
the courtesy of Manager Campbell. oc-
cupy the four lower boxes tomorrow
night.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
Dockstader's.
OF MUSIC

Week beginning November 26.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
FRENCH MAIDS"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
"SAPHO" BURLESQUERS.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

Subs-7X-High Henry, Ogle, Ferrell
villa Nova, O-Brien, O'Nelll, Hag-
gerty.
The X-Hgh average about 15C
pounds, and Villa Nova about 100.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28

Football. X-High VS.. Villa Nova
Thanksgiving afternoon, Union street
grounds. Admission. 25 cents.
Evening journal., 1900-11-28
MARRIED

Eat shredded wheat Blseult.
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Marriage Bells.

On Christmas morning Rev. A. A.
Ferguson performed the ceremony that
united for life the hearts of Miss Min
ME Patton and Mr.. Vint Thomas. The
marriage occurred at the Watauga
avenue residence of the bride and was
witnessed only by few friends of the
bride. The bride is noble young
woman and sister Of Wade Patton,
the SWEETEST postal clerk on the road.
Mr.. Thomas is a popular travelling
salesman, and merits the good woman
he has won. They left at once for
Knoxville where they will reside. Good
wishes Of numerous friends go with
them.
On Wednesday evening the Baptist
parsonage was the scene of very
pretty marriage. Rev. j. @. David
son performed the ceremony that uni
ted Mr.. Eugene Earnest and Miss Mary
Lee Hayes in the holy bonds of we'd
lock. There were number of friends
OF the contracting parties present and
Miss Dora Csrgille presided at the or
gan. The young couple are now re.
ceiving the congratulations of their
many friends.
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original princeses could not come but
they were represented by two magnifi-
cent marble statues. The unknown
sculptor who lived and labored and
carved these statues more than 5000
years ago was master workman at his
art. Every fold in the costumes was
perfect; every feather in the queer
half-barberous looking head-dress was
covered till it seemed that the breeze
could stir them to motion. Standing
on white pedestals the princeses re-
ceived the homage of all that curiously
mixed but wondering throng scarcely
one of which knew that they were bow
ing to the two handsomest ladies in
Johnson City.
A string band was situated in an al
cove under the stairway and furnished
the music to which light feet kept joy
Gus step throughout the evening. The
host and hostess are fortunate in pos
sessing hall so suitable for dancing.
In the dining room the hostess, who
by the way was gowned in the quaint
est red velvet frock, the paniers of
which we're looped up over black satin
petticoat, was assisted by her sister,
Mrs. Crowder, in serving dainty and
toothsome supper.
The only disappointment of the ev-
ening was occasioned by the absence of
Miss Griffin Of Sullins college who had
been expected by Mrs. Crowder and
upon whom all had counted for some
good singing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Exum are to be con-
graduated upon the splendid success
of this entertainment, a success which
is due in large measure to the tact
and peculiar social fitness of the hos.
tess and her sisters Miss Sallie Chand-
Ter, who was the guest Of honor on this
occasion, and Mrs. Crowder.
| mot being able to accept an invita-
ton to the above event THE COMET
was furnished this well-written account
Of the delightful affair by very
talented lady friend.
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"a Group of Stars"

Hon. George II. Vending will ap-
pear at the Opera House on the even
ing of January 14th, as the fourth num-
Der of the "Group of Stars" course
Mr.. Weddings reputation as an or
ator is second to that of no man now
before the American people, and he is
sure to be greeted here by an over
flowing house. Secure your tickets
before it is too late. The diagram OF
seats will be placed at the disposal OF
season ticket holders at 2 O'Clock a. m.
on Jan. the LIST.
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tie merry according to the season.

tie merry according to the season.
Geo. Garner and family, of Eliza
bethton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Stockton,
Of Bristol, spent Xmas with M. s.
Bennett and family.
Misses Bird Remine and Josie Lusk
of johnson City, were visiting Miss
Ethel Reese yesterday.
J. G. Robertson, wife and little son
spent yesterday with relatives at Piney
Flats.
w. E. Reese and wife, of johnson
City. spent Xmas with relatives here.
D. 0. Sibley and family, and Mrs.
McCaine, of Johnson City, spent Xmas
with L. H. Carrier and family.
Miss Geneva Smalllng came down
from Sullins College to spend the Hol-
idays with her parents.
W. T Plummer, travelling salesman
for the Lynchburg Plow Co., is visit.
ing his father, E. II. Plummer, here
for few days.
Items are scarce this week. Wish.
ing the Editsr and all the little Editors
pleasant and Happy New Year.
VIOLET.
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Miss Lucy Ray, OF Shell Greek, was
the delightful guest of'friends in the
city this week.
Mrs, J. B. Cox and children are WIS.,
iting the family of Judge Richmond at
Gate City, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. b. Crigger are de-
lighted with their Christmas present.
1t is an Spound boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beeler came up from
Messy Greek to spend few days with
Mr., and Mrs. @. N. Brown.
Miss Carry Snyder is down from
Martha Washington to spend the week
with Mr.. and Mrs, l.. @. Hoss.
First Baptist church, Rev. J. G.
Davidson, pastor. Services at the
usual hours morning and evening.
Miss Griffin, the vocal: teacher at
Sullins College, was the distinguished
guest of Mrs. L. L. Crowder this week.
Miss Bessie Morley and Miss Elsie
Hickman came down from Sullins Col
lege to visit homefolks during the hol-
idays.
H. Fl. Dyer came up from Nashville
and spent Christmas with homefolks.
He has returned to his studies in the
law department OF Vanderbilt.
Mrs. Burney Burleson has gone to
Luray, Virginia, to reside. Mr.. Bur-
Lesson is located there as a civil engi-
neer for the N. Il W. railroad.
Hugh Gouchenour, the hustlingest
drummer on the road, has just made a
contract with the American Tobacco
Company aud will sell tobacco not
made by trust in 1901 and hence
forth.
The M. G. r. Club will receive New
Years day at the residence Of Col. and
Mrs, W. P. Harris, after 8 o'clock, af-
ternoon and evening. Friends Of the
hostess and club are cordially invited.
w. S. Jones is now with the McCor-
mick Harvesting Company and located
in Georgia. His headquarters are al
Marietta, Ga, and he has moved his
family to that place to reside. 1t is @
most estimable family, and Johnson
City regrets to lose them.
The Sunday school of the M. E.
Church, South, enjoyed Christmas
tree Thursday evening. The church
was filled with bright eyed children
and fond parents and the tree was q
thing of beauty and q Joy for few
minutes. J. b. Cox made an ideal
Santa Claus.
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The Monday Club entertained the
Tuesday Club, of Jonesboro, Thurs
day evening Of this week at the resi-
dence of Mrs. J. J. Hunt ON Unaka
avenue. The members of the Monday
Club invited two friends each to enjoy
the occasion. The well-appointed home
of Mrs. Hunt had been artistically
decorated with holly and missletoe and
was bower Of beauty. The refresh
ments were dainty and delicious, and
were served in charming manner.
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De Long Rice is attending to bust
ness in Knoxville.
Geo. A. Ross was up from Knoxville
during the holidays.
Miss Laura King is visiting Knox
vile friends this week.
Miss Fannie Nugent is the guest this
week of relatives i'll the city.
Miss Lucy Sells is the charming
guest of Miss Jennie Crumley.
w. r. King came up from Nashville
to spend the week ut homo.
Col. w. p. Harris was in Knoxville
last Saturday on business.
DIR. J. w. Cox is now officed on Main
street over [. N. Beckner's store.
H. G. Hart gave the moonshiners q
rest and spent the week at home.
Miss Inez Collins, of Elizabethton, is
the guest of Miss Daisy Mae Pierce,
Miss Charlsie Keeper is the viva
cious guest of Miss Roxie Slaughter.
J. W. Bell and Mrs. Bell visited
Knoxville friends during the holidays.
Miss Lea Miller has returned from a
visit to Mrs. j. A. Il. Bacon at Bris-
toll.
Miss Willie Payne, of Milligan, was
the guest of Miss Frank Mitchell this
week.
Mayor Summers spent Christmas day
with his father and sister at Morris
town.
G. K. Lide is with his family for
the holidays after an absence of several
months.
Wade Patton came up from Nash
vile Friday, and will spend several
days in the city,
Frank Hart is spending q few days
ct home and associating among his
numerous friends.
Miss Bessie and Florence Moore, oil
Whitesburg, are the guests of Miss
Lila Taylor.
Stanley Reeves came down from En-.
DRY and Henry to eat Christmas din.
ner at home.
Mrs. Arthur Scott, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of her sister, Miss Mary
Wilder, at Chestoa. Mr.. and Mrs
Scott have just recently completed
their bridal tour around the world.
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The social event of the week was the
fancy dress party rendered by Mr.. and
Mrs. William J. Exum, on the even
ing of the 21st. Especial interest at
tached to the event owing to its being
the first time the Exums had enter
tanned in their beautiful new home.
Eager acceptances followed the issu-
ance of the Invitations. A few were
forced to decline on account Of sick
ness and number SHE'D skittishly at
the word Dancing" which ornament
ed the lower left hand corner of the
invitations; but by o'clock the house
was comfortably filled with a masked
throng of monks, nuns, fower-girls,
knights and others, too numerous to
mention. Little Miss Muffet was
there with her bowl and spoon, pre-
sumably she had eaten her curds and
whey, and hanging to her dainty dress
was the veritable spider which scared
her away.
LII Hung Chang was present, but re-
fused to be interviewed on the Chinese
question.
ORA elegant gowned gentleman from
Persia was present and created some
comment by the exceeding grace with
which he bowed to the ladies.
At oneItime the company was startled
at the appearance of a young Comanche
Indian girl who entered hurriedly and
threw herself at the Devils feet. Be-
ing princess OF the tribe her action
meant complete surrender of the whole
tribe to his Satanic majesty.
1t is painful to record that our own
beloved Uncle Sam was to be found in
this motley company, but there he was,
striped pantaloons, star-spangled
waist-coat and swallew-tailed coat.
His venerable white head was covered
by the tall hat which he is accustomed
to wearing. Near Uncle Sam, under
his protecting wing as it we're, stood
Miss Columbia, slender and graceful
in her charming red, white and blue
costume. She was liberty from the
Tip of her Liberty cap which lowered
above most of the lesser mortals to the
soleS Of her star-tipped slippers.
| The homage of the masculine ele
ment was divided between the two
| Queens OF Hearts, both beautiful ant
charming, and worthy of all homage.
| Night was represented by half q doz
en- landmarks all clad in sable robe
bespangled with golden stars.
Summer was represented by tw,
gorgeous butterflies.
Winter was present in a sn ow-whit
gown deliberately trimmed with holl,
| One handsome young lady, clad in
handsome summer dress and wearing al
elegant leghorn hat was playing havo
with the masculine hearts and causin,
unrighteous wrath and malignant greel
envy to stir in gentle breasts till th
time for unmasking came when behold
she stood revealed as "Miss' Bob Mar
Tin.
But crowding all others out of mind
came the twin sisters, daughters Q
Rameses I of Egypt. OF course tn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27
Omen House New Years.

The M. G. R. Club, which is com.
posed of the Misses Carr, Sannie Bid
die, Martha Henderson, Lizzie Carr,
Belle Miller, Willie Cox, Ethel Barlow,
Frances Bolton and Mesdames Chas.
Biddle and Frank st. John will re,
ceiye New Years day at the residence
of Col. and Mrs. w. P. Harris after
o'clock, afternoon and evening. Friends
OF the hostess and club are cordially
.invitnd.
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Barn Burned.

A barn belonging to J. W. Hunter
was destroyed by fire last Friday night.
The barn and contents were valued at
about $500, no insurance. The fire
must have been caused by some one
sleeping in the loft and using matches
carelessly.
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New Building.

w. G. Mathes has begun the erection
of a handsome building ON Main street,
between the store houses occupied by
s. b. White and j. S. Byrd & Co. The
building is to be 97x7O feet, two stories
high and modern in every respect.
When completed it will be occupied by
the postofice. The foundation is to be
Of stone and the front Of pressed brick
and plate glass.
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Train Boarded By Rufians.

When the 0. r. & @. train stopped
at Huntdale, N. c., on Christmas Day
crowd Of natives entered the coach
and drawing their guns began shooting
through windows and doors until they
frightened all the passengers out of the
car. It took some time for the fellows
to get quoted down and allow the train
to depart in peace. No arrests were
made at the time, but will be later.
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In Society.

The society young people enjoyed a
holiday dance Wednesday evening at
the club room on Main street. The
Greeneville orchestra had been secured
for the occasion and it was one of the
most delightful dances of the season.
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Passenger Coach Burned

Just before the time for leaving, and
while the train was made up at Gran.
berry Thursday morning, a passenger
car caught on fire and was completely
destroyed before the FIRE could be ex-
tinguished. The fire caught from the
stove.
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Dwelling for Sale

A modern dwelling on Watauga ay-
enue. House contains 10 rooms and is
in good repair with necessary outbuild-
ings. Apply to 1. T. MoNEEs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27

The Best Prescription for Malaria,
Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in a tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price SOC,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-12-27
Municipal Taxes.

The city taxes for the year 1900 are
now due and in my hands for collection
j. NJ. MARTIN,
Recorder.
Dec. 10, 1900.
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Stops the Cough
and works off the Col

and works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price % cents.
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For Rent.

Seven-room house. Apply to Miss
Annie Patton, corner Boone and Wa
tauga.
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Recorders Report.

Johnson City, Tenn, Dec LIST, 1900.
To the Honorable Board of Mayor and
Aldermen:
Gentlemen:
I present herewith my report for the
fiscal year from Dec. LIST, 1899, to Nov.
Both, 1900.
J. M. MARTIN, Recorder,