The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-04-05

B. f. Ghildress was down from Bris-
toll Tuesday.
belong Rice is at home with his
family this week,
Mrs. Geo. W. Hardin spent Tuesday
with relatives at Jonesboro.
John H. Bowman returned Tuesday
from short trip to Nashville.
Mrs. @. II. Jennings went down to
Newport last Monday to visit relatives.
Misses Ella and Mary Touzalin, of
Bristol, are the guests of the Misses
Wood.
Miss Ella MILKY has returned from
North Carolina, where she has been
teaching school.
DR.. w. J. Miller is attending a meet
ing of the State Board of Health at
Nashville this week.
NJ. Jackson is attending a meeting of
the congressional executive committee
today at Morristown.
f. A. Stratton came home from New
York Tuesday to attend the marriage
of Miss Edith Wilder.
Jas. A. Summers left Thursday after
noon for Washington to spend a few
days with his brother, John.
Miss Lula Carter attended the open
ing of Bruner, Hurst & Co. in John
son City Thursday. -Mountaineer.
If you want tailor made suit this
spring, go to the Hub and see their
line of samples. They guarantee a fit
James A. Mahor came up from Knox
vile Tuesday, He will go to Roam
Mountain before returning to Knox
vile.
T. V. McCown has been given the
third degree in the Girl-Baby-Papa-
Club. His third daughter was born
last Tuesday evening.
NJ. b. Martin has resigned from the
police force to perform his duties as tax
assessor. Big Daddy" Hilton has
been put on in his place.
Have you read the advertisement Of
the Johnson City Improvement Com
pany on the first page? This house
will be ready for business next Tues
day and want your attention.
Jas. Felts and Miss Sally Lowry
were married at the suburban home of
Geo. Mcclure last Monday evening,
Judge Lyle officiating. A wedding
supper was served at 10 O'Clock.
J. S. Galliher& Co. have moved from
the Eagle building on Main street to
the Faw building on Market street, and
invite you through an advertisement in
this issue to call and see them.
J. 1. Hawkins was up from J onesboro
Wednesday consulting the republicans
in regard to his desire to be nominated
for sheriff, and met with good deal Of
encouragement. Jake served three
terms and made an excellent officer
Miss Louise Scott returned to her
home i'll. Urbana, o., Thursday morn
ing. She has been teaching vocal cul-
ture in this city for two years, and has
made hosts of friends here who will re-
gret to learn that she may not return to
johnson City soon.
W. B. Baum has been appointed
master mechanic of the johnson City
boundary & Machine Co. to succeed
Sam Simcox, resigned. Mr.. Baum is
young man and machinist of marked
ability, and is we'll qualified in every
way for the responsible position.
LosT-Tuesday morning between
the corner of Division street and
Science Hill school building, a lady's
pocket purse, containing fifty cents.
Finder will please return to Mrs. M,
A. Evans, Corner Division and Jobe
streets.
Mr.. Robb Smith left Monday for
Johnson City, where he went to accept
position with q well-known hard
ware firm of that place. He is a son of
Mr.. Lucian Smith, is bright, indus
trious young man, and his friends here
wish him success in his new position.
-Morristown Gazette.