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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

Hon. A. j. Brown is reported quite
ill at his country home near Greene
vile. The Judge has been in declin-
ing health for some years. He was
formerly Judge of this circuit.
Bob Morrell, the youngest son of j.
O, Morrell, died last Thursday at his
home on Buffalo, of consumption. He
was young, Woodworking man, and
had only been sick few weeks.
Walter Brown fell at the Science Hill
schoolhouse last week and broke one
bone in his left forearm. This is the
arm that was broken few weeks ago
by being thrown from a jenny and he
had just gotten it out of q sling.
An infant of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Fl.
Hampton died last Sunday after short
illness, The funeral was preached
Monday afternoon at the Carneg 0
Presbyterian church, and the interment
took place in the Montevista cemetery.
Will Duke has been very i'll with
pneumonia at Williams, Pa. 1t was
impossible for his father to go to his
bedside and an uncle from Kentucky is
nursing him. A letter received Tues
day announced that he was recovering.
L. Y, Duke has been able to be out a
little in the last few days. He has been
confined to his room for several week 3
on account of an injury to his eye. 1t
was feared for some time that he would
lose the member but he is now about
out OF that danger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Compulsory Education.

There is bill to be presented to the
legislature demanding compulsorary
school attendance. A petition urging
the passing of this bill IS now at the
City drug store, and all interested in
this extremely important measure are
earnestly requested to sign the petition
at once so that it may be sent to the
proper persons. When one realizes
the magnitude Of ignorance and vile,
such a bill, by becoming a law, could
overcome, it seems but a plain duty for
each to use what little influence one
may haye in its behalf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
wATAUGA NOTES.


Watauga, Tenn, January Goth, 1901.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Bennett elegantly
entertained large crowd of young
people last Friday evening at their
residence on 4th avenue with calico
social. johnson City and Piney Flats
were we'll represented by crowd of
their young folks. Those present from
johnson City were: Misses Elva Sib-
ley, Maggie Martin, Edith Sibley, Bir-
die Remine Leila Patty, and Messrs.
Ed Houston and John Butler. Those
present from Piney Flats were Misses
Pearl Yost, Blanche Hyder, Maggie
Masengill Lena King and Messrs. Lee
ter Allison, John Masengill, Arthur
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

Shell, Richard Anderson, Reese Barnes
and Tom Torbett. A large crowd of
our young folks were in attendance.
The young ladies were attired in cali
co costumes and looked indeed quite
charming, Delicious refreshments
were served and the lads and lassies
tripped the light fantastic toe until the
gray shadows of morning began to APP
pear when the guests oil departed, as
surfing their host and hostess they had
never spent more Joyous time,
DR.. W. j. Wallace is attending the
meeting of the grand chapter and
grand council at Nashville.
Rev. Ferguson, of the U. B. church,
is holding q series of meetings at the
U. B. church here.
The Watauga Valley Lumber com.
pany have shut their mill down for
few days to haye.some repairing done
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Well Received.

The announcement in The COMET
last week that the Foundry and Ma
chine Company had issued an order
that employees must arrange to save
the company from being annoyed by
their creditors on the penalty of dis
missal has been favorably commented
upon by our merchants in general,
Such an order can not fail to raise the
credit Of those employed by an institu-
tion adopting such a rule. Several
other factories in the city have the mat
ter under advisement and it will not be
long, perhaps, until all will adopt a
similar rule.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Handsome Publication.

The Industrial Shippers and Buy
ers' Official Guide" of the Norfolk and
Western Railway companyhas reached
us. 1t is a handsome publication CON
tanning several hundred dollars worth
of half-tone engravings of scenes along
the line of the Norfolk and Western
railway. The subjects treated extern
sively are coal, coke, iron, zinc, salt,
timber, agriculture, including mention
Of the educational advantages of this
section. In addition to being bread
treatise on the natural resources men
toned, the book also gives o descrip-
ton Of every town located on the line
of the road. The letter press has been
prepared by w. III. Henderson and is
carefully and ably edited, and printed
on heavy plate paper. It's work d
art and can be lad Tor postal to the
General Freight Department of the N
Il W. Railway, Roanoke, Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
New Books for the Library.

Among a list OF new books just re-
ceived at the Public Library are:
Alice Of Old Vincenus.
Richard Aye and Nay.
Stringtown on the Pike.
Autobiography of Tom Boy.
Diddy Dumps and Tots.
Three Little Crackers.
Historic Boys.
Historic Girls.
Solitary Summers.
Eben Holden.
Redemption of David Carson.
Literary History of America.
The Trail of the Sandhill Stag.
Spanish Highways and Byways.
Uncanonized.
The House Behind the Cedars.
Literary Friends and Acquaintance.
The Expatriots.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Fatal Wreck.

North bound freight train No. 10 on
the Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern rail
way was wrecked three quarters of a
mile east of Mcfarland station Sunday
morning between half past two and
three o'clock.
Engineer B. ID. Felmet and Fireman
J. W. Collette were instantly killed,
and Green Perry, another employe of
the road, was fatally injured.
J. W. Collette was brother of J. d,
Collette, of this city, and was well
known here. The remains were brought
to Limestone for interment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Stabbed in the Back.

Mountain City, Tenn, Jan. 25.-
Eugene Wilson, clerk in the employe
of J. s. Mitchell, and Robert Wilcox
became involved in difficulty last night
in Mitchells store and in the mix up
Wilson was stabbed in the back by
Wilcox The wound was dressed by
DR.. J. G. Butler, and while very pain
full, it is not thought dangerous.
Wilcox was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Murphy on the charge of felon.
ious assault. He gave bond and will
have a preliminary examination this
evening.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

son was summoned and dressed the in
iured member and while the doctor is
quite robust physically, yet at his age
recovery will be quite slow,
Mr.. Summers is the father of our
townsmen, Mayor j. A. Summers and
j. P, Summers. They we're called to
his bedside Sunday and left him rest
ing comfortable with good prospects
for rapid recovery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
STATE WILL GIVE THE LOCATION
Bill Introduced to Help Along Johnson City
Soldiers Home.

1t seems an assured fact that Ten
nessee will give at least 1900 acres Of
land, to be purchased or secured
through other methods, upon which to
locate the new national home for dis.
abled volunteer soldiers within five
miles of johnson City, which Con-
gresham Brownlow, of the First Ten
nessee District, is the author. This
bill passed few days ago, carrying
with it an available appropriation of
$3.50, 900.
COPY OF THE BILL.
can act to give consent to the ac-
QUESTION by the National Home for
Disabled Voluntee Soldiers, by pur-
chase or donation of lands for the es-
tablishment of branch of said home
near Johnson City, Washington county,
Tenn, and to cede jurisdiction to the
United States of American over lands
so acquired, and prescribing terms of
cession.
"Section 1. Be it enacted by the
General assembly Of the State of Ten
nessee that the consent of the General
Assembly be and is hereby given to tho
acquisition by the National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, by pur-
chase or donation, of any lands not ex-
ceeding 1900 acres for the establish
ment and maintenance of branch of
said home within five miles of Johnson
City, Washington County, Tenn.
"Section 2. Be it further enacted
that jurisdiction of the lands aforesaid
and their appurtenances, which may be
acquired by the managers of the Ma
tional home for Disabled Volunteer
Soldiers for the uses and purposes of
said home be and is hereby coded to
the United States of America, provided
however, that all civil and criminal
process issued under the authority of
the state OF tennessee or any ofhcer
thereof, may be executed on said lands
and in the buildings which may be To-
Gated thereon, in the same manner as
if jurisdiction had not been ceded rs
aforesaid; and, further, that nothing in
this act appearing shall be construed to
deny to any officer, employee or inmate
OF said home who shall be qualified
voters of the State the right of suffrage
at all town, county and state elections
in the place where said home is located
upon their complying with the require
ments of the laws that are now in OPP
Grafton, or that may be hereafter en-.
acted, regulating state, county and
town elections in this state"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
DR.. Summers Injury.

Morristown, Jan. 27.-Dr. T. P. Sum
mers met with a very painful accident
this morning which will confne him to
his room for some time. The pavement
from his gate to the door of his resi-
dence on Second North street, was GOV
cred with a sheet Of ice, and as he
started for Sunday school he slipped
and fell, dislocating his left ankle, and
breaking one bone in 1t. DIR. Hender-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Mrs. Mary Hale Dead

Mrs. Mary Hale, relict Of the late
Capt. Joe Hale-died on the nth Of
January at her home in this city. She
had not been confined to her room
very long but had been in feeble health
for some time. She was devout Chris
tian and has passed to her permanent
reward. The remains were inferred in
the family burial ground on Boone's
Creek on Sunday, the 9th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

ness to the many friends and relatives
who had the pleasure of being present
on this occasion.
Those present were: Mrs. Lucy
Jarangin, Sam Sullenbarger and J. J..
Long, of Morristown; ]. W. Hannah,
ST., of Home; G. G. Hannah, of Boons
Creek; Robt. d. DEFAULT, of Martins
vile, Va; Chas. 2. Faw, of Piney
Flats; Mrs. and Mrs. q. M. Hannah,
Mr. and Mrs. W. V. DEFAULT, Misses
Kate and Anna Cannon, Norma
Clements, Fannie Hannah, and Messrs.
Nat Taylor, Weldon and Beverly De
Vault, of Austin Springs.
Mrs. Hannah is remarkably stout fol
one of her age, retaining all her senses
almost perfectly. She received many
nice presents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
SOCIETY NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Harris enter
tanned about fifty of their friends at
their charming and hospitable home
last week. 1t was an evening of whist,
and was perhaps the largest card party
ever given in johnson City. The game
was played progressively, and when it
was finished and the delighted players
reluctantly relinquished their cards it
was found that Mrs. E. E. Ellsworth
had won the handsome prize provided
for the most successful lady, and Will
Johnson was ahead Of all the other
gentlemen. Out Of kindly regard for
the feelings of the lady who began at
the foot of the table and sat there all
evening nobody" was awarded. The
score cards were exquisite little gems
of art. They were painted by Miss
Mongle in the daintiest water color de-
signs. No two cards were alike but
these were in sets Of four, At one table
there were four heroes lending their
countenances to the occasion; at anoth-
er table four charming little landscapes
decorated the cards; ut another four
marine views; at another one found
quaint little figures representing four
days in the week. Monday with her
sleeves of her blue dress rolled above
her elbows looked to all the world like
washday. These cards deserve to, and
no doubt will, be treasured by those
who were so fortunate as to receive
them. An elegant menu was served in
the faultless style of which Mrs. Harris
is grand past mistress. The hostess
was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. G..
T. Wofford.
| Miss Matte Henderson entertained
at cards Thursday evening in honor Of
her guest, Miss Mae Stone, of Column
bia, s. G. The young society people
were all hidden and moved by recolec-
tions of other evenings Of perfect pleas
ure in Miss Henderson's home, re
sponded in happy anticipation Of spend
ing a most delightful evening. TIL,
adage is that anticipation is create
than RELATIONS" but Miss Henderson
demonstrated to her guests that tn
realization was greater than their an
ticipation.
A card party was given Tuesday eve
ming by the Misses Carr in compliment
to Miss Mae Stone, OF Columbia, s. G
! The Music Club, which was organic
ed a month ago, meets at the Woo
. home, corner Pine and Spring street
: on Thursday evening of this week
The subject for the evening study
t Schumann, the man and musician. Il
Q Illustrating his work there will be plan
solos by Mrs. J. J. Hunt, Miss Barlo'
j and Miss Martin; violin solos by Mrs.
: Ernest Miller, Earl jackson and Mis-
$ Barlow. Vocal numbers will be give
. by Miss Cargille, Miss Barton, Mr.
Miller, Mrs. James, Mr.. Willard an
!. Rev. Herndon. This club bids fair
become a factor for good in the con
munity. 1t was organized for the 81
rious study of the lives of the master
of music, At present the officers al
Mrs. W. L. James, presidents Mis-
Ethel Barlow, vice president; Mr.
Earnest Miller, secretary.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

The Federal Relations committee of
the Tennessee Legislature has reported
the forestry reserve bill for passage.
This bill gives the permission of Ten
nessee to the United States govern
ment to establish a forest reserve in
East Tennessee, the same extending
into other states.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
o3rd Birthday Reunion.

On the 25th inst. at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Wolfe, DeVault, of Austin
Springs, birthday reunion was cele'
brated in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth
Hannah, this being the 93rd anniver.
sary of her birth.
The weather was cold and disagree
able, but the home heated by big
wood fires-was warm and comfortable
and the day was one of Joy and happi
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Branch House.

John Loop & Co., will open a pound
store at Johnson City, as a branch OF
their Morristown store. The firm is a
reliable one, doing popular business
here, and is worthy of all confidence at
the hands of the johnson City public.
Gazette.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

w, E. Reese came up from johnson
City today to see homefolks.
Mrs. John Carr, of Abingdon, Va,
who has been visiting her parents here,
left for home last week.
Prof. E. B. Smalling, one of our best
teachers, is teaching subscription
school at the Watauga academy.
VIOLET.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

The above apportionment is few
days late, as l have waited for the state
school warrant to come in from the
comptroller, in order that the same
could be included in the above appor-
ment, as the funds of the majority of
the districts are very low.
Very respectfully,
II. @. JACKSON, Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Wholesale 7aIn Retail. /.
Hardware. A1eD Hardware
Stoves and Farm implements
70 SPECIAL TIES O.

Genuine "Gaudy' Betting
"Bodiheld' Leather
"Clauss" Razors, Scissors
"Walden" Pocket Cutlery
"Mastic' Mixed Paint
Berry Bros" Varnishes
"DeVoes' Colors in Oil
Rochester" Nickeled ware
atkins Thin Back Saw $
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Fires of a Day.

Last Thursday the fire fend was loose
in Johnson City. About three o'clock
in the afternoon the department was
called to the poultry warehouse of
Stevens Bros, but the fire was confined
to fue and was easily extinguished.
Damage slight, fully insured.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
School Apportionment

The following amounts have been
placed to the credit of the several school
districts of the county, as apportioned
by II. G. Jackson, Trustee, for the
quarter ending Dec. 81, 1900:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
'iption for Malaria,

The Best Prescription for Malaria,
Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in a tasteless form.
No eure-no pay. Price SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

About Z o'clock in the evening an
other alarm was turned in and found to
be more disastrous. The residence oc-
cupied by John Keys on Buffalo street
was ablaze, and the wind was so high it
was impossible to save it, and the fire
department had to fight hard to save
the buildings in the neighborhood.
The house belonged to j. A. Vines and
was the old Burt's home. It was in
sured and Mr.. Keys carried $3.50 on his
furniture. The family were at the
home of W. M. Keys near by when the
alarm was given.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
House Work is Hard Work without GOLD DUST.
yoU KNOW WHAT you ARE TAKING

When You take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinine in a taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Table, J.
All druggists refund the money if il
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signatu e
is on each box. 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Good Position.

Wanted: Young ladies and gentle
men in every county for Office work,
clerkship etc. Must make small de-
posit or give security. Previous ex-
perience not necessary. Good salary.
Address Frank" Box 435, Nashville,
Tenn. -
Romeo Russell was up from Jones'
boro Friday.
lie. Brading was down from Bristol
Friday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Sitton are great
ly pleased with their new boy.
Mrs. IL. G. Hart and Mrs. +. w.
Dulaney were the guests of relatives at
Elizabethton last week.
A. Parlett came down from Bristol
Tuesday to look after his telephone in
terests here and at Jonesboro.
Frank McNees was enjoined from be-
ing city dad but his wife dissolved
the injunction aud they are now reioic-
ing over o fine boy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Stops the Cough

Start the twentieth century right
Quit patronizing the oil trust and use
a cheaper, better and more convenient
light. See b, A. Mathes and have an
estimate for lighting your house with
electricity. Be progressive. IT,.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

"Oliver Chilled Flows
'Studebaker' Wagons
Superior" grain Drills
BLACK Hawk" Corn Drills
Majestic Ranges
Anchor Cook Stoves.
Coles" Alright heaters
"Black Diamond Cement
Portland Diamond :
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
Lost.

A child's gold necklace containing
two gold hearts, one engraved Mary.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning same to The COMET Of
fec.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

See or phone J. S. Galliher X Co. if
you want gasoline.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

Kingans dried and canned meats at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
COUNTY MANAGERS WANTED.
Dwelling for Sale.

A modern dwelling on Watauga av-
enue. House contains 10 rooms and is
in good repair with necessary outbuild-
ings. Apply to 1. 7. MONIES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

Cold Dust flour will please the
nest of you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

You can buy gasoline cheaper from j,
s. Galliher a. Co. than anywhere else.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

The best flour is Gold Dust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31
T he y COMET
Money to Loan.

HIVHVJ 10 LVUH'
Six per cent interest on gilt edge
town property or good farms. Apply
TO w. G. Mathes & Son. S51-tf.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

Grip sufferers should take Miles Neryine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-01-31

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food at Jackson's.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-08
Rich Ore in a Cave Disclosed in the
300 Level
THE CAVE Is G5 FEET DEEP
Grand Central Meeting Red Wing
copper Rich Mammoth ore
Horn SILVER LIne Ores

An important disclosure has been
made ON the 500 level Of the Lower
Mammoth at Tiut'e After drifting
about go feet on that level the manage
mant encountered cave extending
The fuI width of tha yein, some y or
"A fsot The cave Is about s. feet deep
and. in % conversation with Air.
Simon Bamberger at the mine
by telephone this afternoon,
DC was learned that very fine
copper one has been disclosed in the
bottom as well as on the sides Of the
cave. The ore IL said TO run as high as
q, por cent. The cave discloscs as much
as C5-foot Wine from the 500 level
would do. II shows. Mr. Bamberger
says. that the ore is going right down,
and 10 gives much encouragement for
the 900 level The cave Is deeper than
the one on the 200 level though IL Is not
SOB wide. Mr.. Bamberger reported today
that the mine Is improving In other
places The management Us said TO have
dnftod about 30 feet ON the vein on the
500 level with most gratifying results.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-08
MINING MOTIFS.

The Sunshine report win probably be
filed at the latter part of the week.
The Ophir Hu reached the market
today with eight ears OF concentrates.
The Eagle and Blue Bel of Tindc
was on the market today With car
OF ore
The Grand Central OF T'ntlc has
about 200 tons Of ore on the way to
market
\ car of ore was az ,..' sampler today
from the Bingham Copper Cold COM
pany's property
The annual meeting OF the Crescent
Hul Mining company is scheduled for
the 10th inst
Col. n. T.. Pickett expects TO leave for
the SayauIc mine tomorrow TO be abb
sent several weeks.
a DOG of $50 tons Of low grade silver
Shield ore is being mined and viii be
On the market in a few days.
The Taylor. Brunton sampler report
ed eight cars OF ore from Stockton. one
chr NJ ore from Tntc and one from
bingham today
I'm the damage suit of Jacob Beaman
vs the Martha Washington Mining COM
puny for the Killing of his son the iudg-
mont OF the lower court was yesterday
reduced to $1,000 IN the district court.
col. s. b. Miner came Ia from Tusca-
rpra, New, yesterday afternoon with
good news from the DeXter-Tuscarora
properties a hne record has been
made during the past month and while
the tonnage has not been unusual the
values have been much higher than us
ual.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-08
Lower Mammoth Established New
Record ON the Exchange
AJAX DID SOME CLIMBING
De,ter Moves 80 several Points-h"|
Day wcakens star Con- flrm
Swansea Traded In

Business closed On the stock exchange
today with the sale of ISIS shares 'l
stock for the sum of iHliSAD DAILY
West Ajax and Lower Mammoth were
tho features OF the CALL The former
released over 400 shares at prices rang
Ing from !2s up TO yZg05 ON the clos
Ing sale 90 shares were released 't
s2gO2b Ajax opened at g. and sold up
TO CgH. Lower Mammoth advanced
again with wonderful strides. but
weakened a little at the close. The
opening sale was made at $3.50 from
which figure It Jumped 10 $3.50. ana was
afterwards oased on 10 1921 ON the
closing sale. Dexter was also much
stronger today on news that the bullion
output for December may be- larger
than 1t has been Tor some time past The
stock sold up to si2l today star Con
was traded In between 1874 and 1i's
while Swansea let go 100 shares at 1851
valeo was released on a bid Of 20. Mar
tina Washington was active at 3s and
Northern Light responded freely at
from ~ 10 ~. May Day opened at 30
and sold down 10 S5H thus showing
itself much weaker than usual
The closing quotations were as fol-