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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-09-19
Local and Personal.

Fresh vegetables daily at Jackson's.
Miss Lucy Carr spent few days at
Elk Park this week.
Mrs. NJ. Casey, Of Birmingham of the
is the guest of Mrs. w. II. Yates.
L. II. Seneker OF Bristol is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. p. II. Wofford.
Foy w. Delaney and s. E. Miller
will leave Friday for Buffalo via Cincin-
natl.
]. G. Robertson, one OF Watauga's
substantial citizens was in the city
Tuesday evening to attend masonic
meeting.
James S. Byrd has repurchased the
sorrel pacing horse Harry, and will
have him here next week to be trained
for the fair.
y
The old Jacob McNees dwelling on
West Market street was destroyed by
fire about 3 o'clock Sunday Morning.
The house was occupied by Sam Miller.
Loss covered by insurance.
After an extended illness Mrs. Cad.
Hendrix died Monday afternoon of con-
sumption at her home on Unaka avenue
in this city. The funeral services were
held at the house Tuesday. Interment
IN Oak Grove.
The many friends OF Frank Glider.
sleeve will be greatly panied to hear OF
his serious Hines with typhoid fever in
West Virginia. His mother and father
are at his bedside. The COMET joins
in hoping for his speedy recovery.
Several of our merchants draped their
places of business in mourning In hon
or of the dead president but the mourn
ing window at the Palace Shoe Store
deserves special mention. There was
so much taste displayed that it was
really beautiful in its solemnity, and
one could easily imagine that the body
was lying in state there.
Drs. Williams and Montgomery o.
teopathic physicians, who recently To-
Gated in johnson City, successfully
treat all forms OF chronic diseases, such
as rheumatism, asthma, nervousness,
stomach troubles, kidney diseases, etc.
Eighty-fve per cent Of such cases can
be permanently cured by their treat
ment. They are quartered in the Of
fee formally occupied by Foy Dulaney
on Spring street. No charges are made
for consultation and examination.
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(iOOch's Quick Relief.

When your joints and bones ache and
your flesh feels tender and sore, %
cent bottle OF Gooch's Quick relief will
give you quick relief. Best cure for
collie.
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Fair Notes.

Ifyou have horse that can trot, run
or pace bring it to the fair on October
9Th, 9th, 10th and 18th. There will be
plenty of races by amateur horses for
munificent purses. The racing card
will be issued Monday, Sept. "a.
The premium list will be closed next
week and be ready for distribution on
Thursday. Some of the largest and
best premiums are yet to be listed.
Prizes will be offered for all kinds OF
amusements. Bicyclists, sprinters and
jumpers may so into training.
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After the resolutions were adopted
short talks were made by Hon. John
II. Bowman, Ex-mayor Exum, Judge
John P. Smith, Hon. s. M. Arnell,
Hon. s. G. Williams, Rev. A. A. Fer
guson. The most touching feature Of
the evening was the singing of the
song last thought of by the President,
Nearer, My God, To Thee" Rev.
Furguson lead the song, in which oil
present heartily joined.
On motion of Hon. Robt. Burrow a
committee was appointed to ask all the
churches to have the bells tolled on
Thursday, the day the President is to
be buried, from IL o'clock noon to 1890
p. m.
Union memorial services were held
at the Presbyterian Church Thursday
morning at II o'clock. The pastor,
Rev. John r. Herndon, was assisted
by Rev. A. N. Jackson and Rev. J. A.
Moore. A large congregation was
present and waa greatly benefited by
the splendid service. Short and elo-
quept talks were made by Judge John
P. Smith and ExCongressman A. A.
Taylor. In the course of his remarks
Mr.. Taylor said: civilian Mckinley
needs no poor words of praise from me.
His life and character speak for them
selves. His virtues need not plead fol
frailties, as the roses plead for the
thorns they cover, for he was exempt
from the frailties of common humanity
For the mantle of charity there was nc
CALL for there are no faults of his tC
hide. The monumental shaft he bull
for himself white as the driven snow
towers from earth to heaven and vii
endure forever. It's foundation il
Christ and its enduring material il
moulded Of character, His whole lif,
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ance the large audience was treated to
a succession Of agreeable surprises and
was unstinted in its praise. In the olio
were seen some of the most distinct
hits ever seen in minstrelsy. The mu-
steal team of Goldsmith and Hoppe was
one of the best ever seen in this city,
while LeBar certainly proved himself 0
past master in ambidexterity. Others
deserving of notice were Weaver and
Donna, Frosto and Wardo, the Hogan
Brothers, and Sherwood and Fox. AS
whole the show was the best seen in
many years."
At Jobe's Opera House tomorrow
friday night, Sept 30. Admission
25c, 500. 75c. Seats on sale at Gumps'
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New Buildings

Geo. II. Hubert has commenced the
construction of cottage on Myrtle
street near Stwart street.
Henry Wolf has let the contract to
Dave Cash for an addition to the Wa
tauga Avenue dwelling he recently
purchased from r. g. Cox.
Jno. F. Lyle has purchased the w.
j. Thomas dwelling on the corner of
Boone street and Watauga Avenue and
will have it repaired before occupying
it.
S. A. Byrd has purchased the J. H &.
Caldwell dwelling on Watauga Avenue
and is having it repaperod and the
woodwork revarnished.
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6 MAr.r

This signature Is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO.Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures Geld I'm one day
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-09-19
Shoulder Broken.

Willie Barton, little son of w. J..
Barton, had narrow escape from
death two weeks ago. He was riding
q young colt and it reared up and fell
backward upon him. Fortunately he
escaped with only fractured shoulder
blade. The wound was promptly at
tended to and the young man is now
getting along nicely.
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whO-What-when.

It is an old saying that to see one
minstrel show is to see them oil, but
the Who What When Mins!rels, that
opened for a weeks stay at the Lyce-
um last night, says the st. Paul MINI. }
Pioneer Press, certainly disproved
the above saying. From the rise of
the curtain to the end of the. perform
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-09-19
TAKE NOTICE.

Then see me. Sell you ice again the
coming hot season? Hope so. Hope
to see my competitor come again as last
season, for | can not please all the peo-
pie at one time. Thanking my good
customers for patronage and prompt
payments, I remain the ice man,
Phone SO. III. +, WEBB.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-09-19

The silver tea set to be given as pre-
MUM at the Tri-County Fair for the
largest and best display of fancy work,
offerd by T. M. Chritzmam, is on exhi-
bition at Armbrust & Smiths furniture
store. Note the change in premium
offer in list.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
ALI druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. e. W. Groves signature
is on each box. csc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-09-19
THE y COMET
FURNACE FOR SALE.

One Hess & Snyder warm air heater,
suitable for heating an 8 room dwell
ing, can be had at n bargain. Apply to
If W. p. HARRIS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-09-19
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
a cold inone day, No cure, no pay.
Price % cents.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29

WHEN the new schedule goes into
effect it is to be hoped that the ar
engagements win permit train to get
in on time occasionally.
THE Robe & Rightmire cabinet
factory on West Walnut street is still
oyercrowded with orders and running
to it, full capacity. 1t would seem
that it will have to be enlarged to
meet the demands of business.
THE city officers have very differ
ent job now from that Of few years
ago when Morgantown was merely a
nice quiet little place and everyone
knew what everyone else was doing.
The possibility has increased ten
fold.
The small boy is plotting what he
will do on Thursday night The
chances are that he will get into a
peck of trouble if he tries to do any,
thing that is not down in the books.
The second football team will 60
to Buckhannon on Thursday where
on Friday they will play the Semi
nary returning home on Saturday.
The Seminary lads cannot play any
one on Saturday as that would ne
cessitate the team travelling on Sun
day to return home.
BANNlsTER a. Brown have not vet
finished their whirl at the real estate
market. They have bought Walnut
hill and will in very short time
have all of the lots up there sold to
people who want homes without pay
ing enormous prices for their lots.
Two new dailies are promised at
Clarksburg. Both the Telegram and
the News will issue them. One good
daily is all that town the size OF
Clarksburg will support properly. If
that one is a good one there is no
reason for more. But the field at
Clarksburg needs attention badly.
CIR is reported that the Pittsburg
packet line will shortly build fine
side wheel packet with two cabins
inviting travel even more strongly
than they do now. The passenger
business on the river was never better
than it is now.
For crushed and building stone
phone your orders to A. F. Fleming.
Bell telephone 1853. Peoples 81
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
Hoarly Everybody

Carries watch these days.
Those who have no time piece
are certain to find a choice in
the large stock which we carry,
and many buy cases for their
movements from among the
handsome assortment we are
ready to exhibit at all times.
Every young man who is about
to pop the question will insure a
favorable. reply by selecting
beautiful engagement ring.
Come in and examine our stock.
Geo. c. Hayes & Son,
Leading jewelers..
r. A. HAYES, Optician.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
THE NEW YORK WORLD
Thrice-a-week Edition.
Almost q Daily mt the
prino nf a WaoEfv
Price Of a Weekly.

The presidential campaign is over
bGt the world goes on just the same
and it is full OF news. To learn this
news, just as it is-promptly and inn
partidlly-all that you have to do is
to look In the columns Of The Thrice
a-Week Edition of the New York
World which comes To the subscriber
156 times year.
The Thrice "a Week Worlds dill
gence Al publisher of first news has
given it circulation wherever the
English language is spoken---and YOU
want 1t.
The Thrice-a a. Week Worlds regular
subscription price is only S1.00 per
year. We offer this unequaled news
paper an The New DOMINION to-
gether one year for 81.
The regular subscription price OF
the two papers is $3.50.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
LADIES Home journal at the Acme

LADIES Home journal at the Acme
to. day.
THE streets did not get this bath
any too soon. 1t is 20 lie hoped they
win not get into such condition again.
ANOTHER new addition was opened
this morning. There will probably
not be another before some time next
week.
THE streets have been nicely
cleaned in honor OF the visit of the
Cleveland merchants who came in
to-day.
SUPPOSE you want some special
book or magazine. You can save
the trouble of ordering it yourself
ny allowing the Acme people to get
it for you.
w. w. GRAHAM is building plan
ing mill on the railroad near the old
Mackey mill aud has it well along.
Mr.. TUCKER has greatly changed
the appearance Of the Jno. S. Dering
property on Front street. 1t will be
quite handsome when completed.
THE section just put on the market
by Brown and Bannister has many
advantages In location over the others.
The site overlooks Riverside and al
most all OF the city. 1t will eventu-
ally become one Of the most aristo
cratic residence sections of the place.
NoRTH of New Freeport, Greene
county, the South Penn has COM
pleted its No. | on the William
McQuay farm. The well produced
60 barrels the first II hours.
THE Acme people take sabserip.
tions for any and all newspapers
journals ana magazines. They agree
to duplicate any combination offer
appearing in any magazine or cata-
logue.
NIcE odd pieces china at reason
able price. Cash Mercantile Co
THE best crushed sand and building
stone is furnished by Green Il Fleming
Bell telephone les. PEOPLES 81.
A FULL line of Columbia soups,
plum pudding and baked beans at
Viewers grocery.
Your razor will be honed and put
in the best possible order at Ad.
Bowers for 25 cents.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
w. u. Mcclure
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Fine
Groceries, Soft Drinks, Candies,
Etc, etc.
402 N. Front ST. Bell phone 173
MORGANTOwN, W. VA.

f. J. ST. CLAIR is putting. out a
Fall ann Winter line of Tailor made
over coats can't be excelled in work
manship, style or fit, $l5 to $50.
Gabe Holland wishes to call the at
tention of the public to the fact that
he is in his new shop and is ready to
receive them. Hair cuts for fifteen
cents and shaves for ten can't be
beaten in the town. There are two
first class BARRIERS in this shop.
WE'LL make it comfortable for the
man who wears pair of our Univer-
sity shoes. Hirschman's.
WALK Over is the best $3.50 and
$500 shoe on earth at f. j. ST.
Clair;s.
ANY goods manufactured at the
wooden mills can be found at Pos
tens Cash Store at lowest prices.
THE famous Walk Over shoe for
men and women at f. J. StClair's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
The November Del,neator.


A seasonable atmosphere rises from
the various useful and valuable fea-
lures OF the November Delineator.
The styles shown are those for early
Winter; the dressmaking article tells
about the making OF coats; the fancy
needlewofk article bears upon Thanks
giving and Christmas gifts; the
crocheting articles are those Of a
Winter character; the gardening ar
ticle deals with the pruning and pro-
lection of rose trees throughout the
Winter. Every woman who wishes
TO get splendid value for her expendi-
ture should buy the Delineator for it
self It in turn will helphe 70 econ-
omize 10 household matters at every
point
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
Acme Book Store, ~
-I75 Walnut St.-Dering Buildin
Fl. L. SWISEER, Proprietor.
New Imperial shoes lust in at

New Imperial shoes just in at
Waters.
FRESH oysters received today at
Newman and Bayles restaurant. Call
and try some of them this evening.
GREEN & FLEMING will deliver your
material for foundations right on the
job, and promptly. Bell telephone 1853.
Peoples 81.
THE Woman's Home Companion
has an article this month on football
heroes. Get it at the Acme.
IT has been rumored on the street
that the Garrison farm on the West
Side had been sold but Mr.. Garrison
informs us that the reports are I'M.
founded.
FIRES have done great amount OF
damage in the mountains in neighbor-
ing counties of Pennsylvania. Peo-
pie here should take every precaution
to see that it does not break out on
this side.
THE road on the west side will not
be macadamized until spring when it
will be treated in the best manner TO
make it give the public the best ser
vice. An expert will be sent here by
the government to oversee the work
on it when the proper time comes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29

$40, 900. 90 worth Of lots were sold In
South Park Monday Oct. 21st.
WE always want subscribers to
phone us or send word TO the office
when carriers fail to deliver their pa
pers and the matter will be corrected.
DIR. HARDMAN the eye, ear, nose
and throat specialist announces his
next visit here for Nov. 9Th and 9th.
WANTED We want canvassers to
solicit subscriptions for the Delinea-
tor in Morgantown and Monongalia
county. We pay more liberal com
mission than even the publishers
allow. The Acme Book Store.
w. e. ST. CLAIR is giving his entire
attention to the restaurant and is
drawing phenomenal trade. He
wants all to know that he gives the
best 25 cent meals in the city. They
are equal to the so cent ones served
in many places.
FAYETTE county has another muir
der to contend with. A slav was
shot and killed during wedding fes-
tivities. A lot of outsiders went to
the wedding and raising row be-
gan to shoot. One of the guests was
killed. Four or five have been ar
rested charged with being impllca-
ted in the affair and it will probably
90 hard with them before it is over.
A BIG crowd saw "a Day and A
Night" and they enjoyed 1t greatly.
I ne singing was good and the songs
were new, the dancingswas exception
ally good. The cast was a very strong
one and every thing about the show
was OF a higher average than usual.
The Deemster will be here on Friday
night.
The Empire Brick Company ex-
poets to have it's plant ip running
ord3r by the first of the year. It
will be located at Randall and will
employ thirty-five men. Work on
installing the plant will begin short
ly. The establishment will be made
complete in every particular and
will be one of the largest in the
state.
MANY people have been attracted
to the addition belonging to the East
End Land Company. The purchasers
are ready to begin taking them as
soon as the plat is done. 1t was fln-
ished today and the lots will go like
not cakes until they are all disposed
of.
ONE of the greatest disappoint-
ments in the daily life of home, is
to discover that the tea or coffee pur-
chased is bad, or that brand of flour
does not make good bread. Those
who buy OF j. A. Weaver never suffer
these disappointments.
FArRMoNT and Wheeling are both
anxious TO get the w. & J. game.
The former ought TO have it if either
gets it as they will support a game
and the latter will not under any cir
cumstances. They talk all right but
there wouldn't be hundred people
out to the game ii IL were played in
Wheeling unless there would be a
mighty change In the way they attend
football gaines down there.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29


The ssAUxILIARY Savings Banks
being issued by the Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank make it possible to save
money when the saving impulse is
upon you and prevent you from spend
ing your money when you weaken.
OLD clothes made to look as good
as new by George Weibel, the dyer and
cleaner. .424 Front Street.
GAS Burner, mantle. chimney
shade canopy all for SOC. Cash
Mercantile Co.
We receive fresh oysters in bulk
every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day of each week. Our oysters are
the best in the market. j. A. Weav.
er.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
Selling Lots IN
BELLEVIEW
Selling Too Rapidly.

The road will be McAdamized at
once.
October LIST will probably close the
sales for the present.
G. l. KECK and L. ". KICK are to
be seen in reference to purchase.
The Fairmont and Morgantown
pike will at once be McAdamized and
tiled
Gas is being placed for the use Of
the citizens.
Water will soon be piped there.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
Not the largest but the best
WELLS
Good DreSserS

AS rule have that prosperous air about them
that indicates prosperous people. You might
as well have the top notch of style as to be
several notches below it,as our prices will per
nit you to dress well at small expense. The
best dressers in MorgantoWn can testify to the
excellence of our Clothing and smart styles. :
These good dressers at one time thought their
clothes weren't right unless fnade.to-measure,
but that idea was soon dispelled when they
gave our Clothing a trial. 1t is largely to
yourinterest from financial point of view, TO
let US prove our assertion. A purchase made
here to-day means contentment for you to-
morrow or your money will be refunded for
the asking. Everything new for Fall and
Winter wear is here to greet you.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
A Pointer for inventors.

II you wish your patent business
properly and promptly done send it TO
Swift 4 Co.. Patent LAWYERS, opposite
U. s. Potent Office, Washington, D. G.
They have no dissatisfied clients. Write
them for their confidential letter; pos
tai rart. Will bring Il, and i may be
worth money To you. See their adyer-
tisement elsewhere in this paper.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
Laborers Wanted.

Twenty-Five laborers are wanted by
Dean and Hoffman to work on street
paving in South Morgantown. Good
wages will be paid and the men will
be paid off every week. Apply at the
Peabody Hotel or on the job Monday
morning.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29
Ab0IT Orr sK,EAlls.


feFs0nat WtHtl0h VI PROMINENT f@0ple
Where they are and sf.w they ere
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ID. Beall are visit
ing his parents In Uniontown. They
will go to Clarksburg in few days.
Col. j. I. Wilson who spent the
past Summer in Asheville. n c.,
has gone to Aiken, 5. c., for the
Winter.
Lieut.. NJ. NJ. Nicely has been called
to bis home in Doddridge county and
will be absent for a week or mere
He left today for that place.
Mrs. A. D. Hopkins has returned
from a visit to Wood county. She
was met in Fairmont by Dir. Hop,
kins who accompanied her home.
Joe Noble, member of the Balti-
more NEEDS football team had his
collar bone broken at Pittsburg in
the game with Homestead. Noble
is a Homestead boy who formerly
attended the University and was a
well known football player.
Arthur Lucas has handed in his
resignation as signal officer In the
cadet corps and in few days wall
leave for Florida where he will spend
the Winter for the benefit Of his
health. Everyone hopes that the
trip may be beneficial to him.
Mr.. VIM. Peterson came home to-
day from visit in Fairmont that he
greatly enjoyed. Mr. Peterson had
not been in Fairmont for quarter
of century and was greatly sur
prised at the changes and the growth
Of the town. He was pleased how
ever and was greeted with no less
cordiality by his old friends on that
account.
ALL the late magazines. at the
Acme to day.
In another column the honor roll
is published. It shows that the
school children are attending school
with eommendable zeal. The lit
tie chaps are doing good work this
year
We may have game with Union
town tomorrow but the manager of
the football team is not real certain
yet. They may come on Saturday
to play II it is decided that the game
won't come off morrow. Union
town will provide the victims.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29

THE University shoe-all styles--is
The hest shoe that can be made. Its
wear is only measured by the life OF
g.nd leather. Hirscp mans.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-29

The shoe for men made in .
feathers at one price is the University
shoe. Sold only by Hirschmans.
The sun., 1901-09-12
READY FOR BUSINESS.
AsNe milling of the SchIey Court o
Inquiry.

Assembling of the schIey Court OF
Inquiry.
Washington, Sept 11.-All the mem
bers of the Schley court of inquiry are
now in Washington and ready to pro
coed with the work committed TO them
Admiral HowiSon was extremely
guarded in answering inquiries respect.
ing the court of inquiry He said II
would not be proper TO xay anything
for publication in advance Of the meet
ing of the court us to his own inten.
tions or probable line Of action Of the
court. 1t was evident. however, that
he has not in any degree altered his
resolution to serve as II member Of the
court If the other members accept his
own view as to his qualifications.
Everything is ready for the meeting
of the court. A large number Of wit.
nesSes are in Washington ready to take
the stand mt II moments notice, but
fofinnlities are expected to consume
most Of the opening session, which,
after all, is likely to be short owing to
the late hour of beginning. No sum.
mons has yet been issued for Admiral
Sampson and il Is said very few formal
summons have been issued by the de-.
partmcntS.