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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-04
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BONNET

WVip would marry med
Should have the p~urtiest bonnet that ever
the store folks made
0ne that would throw a rainoo" JEST
ty mile in the shade!
Ever seen Jenny milin'? Ever took note
of her eyes:
I toI' her q angel made EN- from niue otoe
patches o. Ekiest
lest 'peared TO twinkle sunshine! an "A
ever they look at me
I see jest all o Heaven that ever 1 nope ~
see!
Well. 1 went down thar to the city. an L
toll the store folks plain,
I wanted the finest bonnet hat ever come
IN on the train;
tendin words:
It wuz all fixed up with roses, an riDDohs'
i an sinSin' birds.
all in deep Distress;
How wuz a ten-dollar bonnet TO go with 4
caliker dress? >,
Mother-she kinder shook her heao' saiG
'twould be "out O. place"
An Jenny. with tears a~-fallin' on the
roses of her face.
But her gran'ma come ter the rescue: It's
been seventy year" says she,
"Sence / wore my we6din dress, an NO"
it's good as it use to be;
I've been a-kcepin' it stored away-but It
saddens me now an then;
An seem to-morrer's the Easter day, wen
make it over fer Jen""
Jen throwe6 her arms around her, till we
heard the gran'ma say:
Ever you see SIGH a silly gal? Shell
smother me hat away!
So long an git yer scissors. an all o yer
needles bright:
With a nat like that a weddin' dress is Jest
whatIl set you right
An II did! An seein' she ook so sweet
when the Easter day come 'roun,
When mettin' WIZ over, tbs license an the
parson wuz easy foUn'i
An / amt a-lovin' Jenny any the more
0r less,
Kaze I married her Easter mornin IT
graE'mother's wedGin' dress!
IF. l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution
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Narrow Gauge Opened.

Supt. Jas. Lawton came down from
Cranberry Wednesday on a business
mission.
Col. Lawton says that trains will be
running all the way over his line by
the last Of this week. To Knoxville
Journal reporter lie said
THE road was badly damaged by the
great Elizabethton flood which occur
red the 9lst of May. The track was
washed out in thirty-places. He says
that it has all been repaired except
about half mile in the famous gorge.
Eight miles of tifty-pound steel rails
had just been laid through the gorge
aud a good deal of this was washed
away. Two crews are at work on the
track, one from Cranberry and one from
johnson City end. They are expected
to meet in the gorge the last of this
week, when the line will be cleared
from end to end. He thinks it will cost
at least 500, 900 to put the track back
as it was before the flood"
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ed and delivered a speech ringing with
patriotism and appropriate to the day
and place. 1t was scholarly and in
structiye and was we'll received by the
vast audience present.
At 1880 o'clock an old-fashioned East
Tennessee dinner was served on the
grounds-The very spot where Boone
broiled some of that "Bar" meat so
many years ago, perhaps.
In the afternoon there were speeches
by Capl. G. S. Douglass, of Gallatiin ;
Judge N. A. Patterson, Profs. Pope,
Garst and others. These speeches were
all well timed and replete with patriot
ic utterances and historic information.
Many happy references were made to
the humorous side Of the settling of the
country. They gave much historic in
formation that is not found in the print
ed books. All this is to be treasured
up by the historical society before it is
too late.
Some months since large limb was
blown from the Boone tree, which was
made into nice pipes by the owner of
land, Mr.. Maupin, and were sold by
his son at 10 cents each. Fully hun
bred were bought by the curio-colleet.
ing inclined.
Along the road to Jonesboro to the
Boone tree-a road along portion of
which Old Hickory was wont to travel
more than sixty years ago-many of the
farm houses were decorated in honor of
the day. The large brick house, the
home of VIM. Deakins, had bunting
and the national colors displayed in
great profusion. The word Liberty in
large letters was suspended between
two trees; while the name of Washing
ton was on the front door step. Under
his mail box was the picture of Hon.
W. 2. Brownlow, surrounded by u
wreath of flowers, while on the other
side of the gate was magnificent por-
trait of President Mckinley surround
ed by wreath and surrounded by the
national colors, journal ond Tribune
correspondent.
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Fourth at Boone Tree

The celebration at the Boone Tree
was held under the auspices of the
Washington County Historical society,
on Thursday, July A.
The platform was erected at the foot
of the famous tree where
sd. Boon Cilled Bar on tree in the
year 1900"
Judge S. j. fitzpatrick, president of
the Washington Comfy Historical So
.ciety, presided. The exercises were
opened with singing and prayer, after
which the chairman stated the object
of the meeting, which was to organize
a historical society at that place, to act
in connection with the county society
in locating and marking the site of
Beams cabin. An effort will also be
made to have a nice marble slab placed
there to mark the spot where Beams
cabin stood.
Judge Newton Hacker was introduce
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Struck By Train.

Carson Looper, of Watauga, came to
this city Monday morning, and after
taking on good quantity of shuck"
started on his return trip home. He
soon fell by the way side and made a
pillow of one end of a cross tie. 1t was
but few minutes until the train from
Asheville went laundering by. He at
tempted to rise and was struck by the
car steps, badly injuring his head. He
was brought to the city and taken to
the Office OF Drs. Miller where his
wounds were dressed, and he was then
sent to his home. AT last accounts he
was resting easily.
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The orchestra and Jonesboro mixed
quartette we're present at different
times during the day and gave selec.
tions which were so much enjoyed by
the institute. We hope they may come
often.
Among visiting teachers, we are glad
to note the following: Misses Fain,
Whiteaper and DUNCAN, of Bristol.
Miss Allen and Messrs. Trim and
Palmer, of Greeneyille; Miss Painter,
and Messrs Crouch and Johnson, of
Johnson City; MIR. Patton, of Ilarri-
man University; Misses Dougherty, of
johnson county; Miss Phifer, of Con
cord, N. o.; Miss Brown, of Concord;
Prof. Sheriff., of Carthage; Mr., and
Mrs. Odom, of lockwood.
An entertainment will be given on
Thursday evening by members of the
institute, assisted by town talent.
A secondary department has been
organized.
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r. B. Barnes Dead.

'Bob" Barnes is dead. Last Friday
evening at 5:lS he sank into the dream
less sleep that must come to ALL Since
January of this year he has been at
home unable to make his run as engin-
eer on the o. II. Il @. He was a suffer
err from consumption and grew steadi-
ly worse in spite of constant care. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. j. r. Herndon at the late resi-
dence Saturday in the presence of a
large number of friends. The remains
were laid to rest with X. p. honors in
the old family graveyard.
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The Plans Chosen.

The Board of Managers of the Sol
diers Home have adopted the plans
for the branch home at this place,
Plans were considered from four com
peting architects.
The next step is to advertise for bids
for the construction.
j. II. Freelander, OF New York, one
OF the competing artichetects, has. been
chosen as supervising architect and
Gen. John T. Richards, adjutant gen.
eral of Maine, has been selected to rep.
resent the board during the construc-
ton of the home.
Gen. Richards was in the city few
days this week and brought with him
preliminary sketch of the grounds and
the buildings, all of which is subject to
change as desired. The main entrance
has been fixed near the J. f. Lyle res
idence and the main buildings will oc-
cupy the high ground just back and
west of the residence. All of the build
ings will front the Southern Railway.
An effort is being made to change the
county road leading to Jonesboro, now
running along the north side of the
railroad through the reservation, and
put it on the south side of the track on
the high ground and run it straight
from where it turns off to cross the
Southern at John Lyle's to point
above W. j. Bartons. If this change
can be made satisfactory to all interest
ed parties it will afford a magnificent
view OF the grounds.
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Institute Items.

JonesbOro, July 9.-The State Insti-
tute located at this place continues to
grow in numbers and interest. Near
two-hundred teachers have been en-
rolled. Fourteen counties are repre-
sented. The teachers are enthusiastic
and doing all in their power to make
the institute a success.
Capt. Douglas, of Gallatin; Prof.
Mason, of Morristown; Prof Matney,
of Greeneville and Prof. Brown, of
Jonesboro. The instructions are ear
nest, capable and interesting
Capt. Douglas gave most excellent
address this afternoon on school CLASH
tication.
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No Hope of Recovery.

Greeneville, Tenn, July 9.-Mrs.
Martha Patterson, the only surviving
child of President Andrew johnson,
who has been critically i'll for hong
time, is growing rapidly worse, and
her physicians haye no hope that she
can survive until morning.
She is seventy-three years of age,
For some time past she has been MAX
ing her home with her son, Andrew
Johnson Patterson.
Mrs. Martha Patterson, who was the
mistress of the White House during
the presidency of her father, President
Andrew johnson, is reported to be dy-
ing, and may have passed away before
these lines are printed. A telephone
message from her home in Greeneville
at o'clock this morning said that she
could not possibly live much longer.
Mrs. Patterson was born October 25,
| 1928, in humble, one-room log cabin,
almost in sight Of the house where she
now lies dying She was the eldest
child of President johnson, and his
favorite daughter. She was given
good education, but aside from the
time spent at school, and her few
years residence in Washington, she
spent her entire life in Greeneville.
She was her fathers confidant and adj
wiser, in all his political struggles, and
was woman Of commanding intellect
and of the highest Christian character.
She married Judge Patterson, and
has two children living, Miss Belle,
and q son, Andrew Johnson Patterson.
For the past two years, ever since her
illness, she has made her home with
Ter son.
Mrs. Patterson has always been
noted for her good works, and her
kindness to the poor and needy, and is
a member of The Methodist church.
She was loved and respected by al
with whom she came in contact, and
was almost idolized by those who had
the privilege of her friendship.
LATER.
Greeneville, Tenn, July 10.--Mrs.
Martha J. Patterson died at the old
Johnson homestead at 4:30 this morn
ing,
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THE REAL THING-$1.

No one was willing to put up this
Pan-American price for the osculatory
exercise, however, and the treasury
was not augmented. Now the conser-
vative element of the church is angry.
Conventional members say it was mad
ness to display the real-thing" sign,
and the pretty girls who could not
realize 81 for kiss have poor idea of
the young men of the town.
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Picnics.

Thursday was nm ideal picnic day
and two Sunday Schools enjoyed out
ings. The Southern Methodists went
to Unicoi and the First Presbyterians
went to Austin Springs. We are a
paying member NOW delinquenD of
the former church and took number
OF our little ones to participate in tie
enjoyment, 1t was great sport TO
watch the little fellows toddle around
in the water when the older ones were
wading and enjoying themselves in
true picnic fashion. All ages were
represented on the grounds, from the
babe in arms to the ages of Mesdames
Mary Gentry, [, N, Beekner, J. T..
Wade and G.. G. Seaver
Jack Crumley enjoyed the day in
genuine boyish style and suffered for
quite awhile from overeating.
DR.. Broyles was there to avoid sick
ness by advice, and rendered his ser.
vices free in case of accidents.
Mrs. Bird Weller and Mrs. Bertha
Range were there to keep the weights
evenly adjusted.
"Wash" Crumley had his usual
trouble looking after the party.
Sam Crumley was kodak fiend but
didn't have his kodak.
Brother Jackson led the eating as all
good pastors should.
The beach looked like Atlantic City
in miniature.
The children are already counting
the days until the next one is due.
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JonesbOro Gun Club.

A gun club has been organized in
this place, and had its first practice
shoot on the Fourth and good scores
were made, DR.. Stuart leading with
twenty out of twenty-five clay gigeons
shot at, H. H. kirkpatrick being Sec
ond with nineteen hits. There are a
number of pretty good shots in this
place and a gun club should be sustain
ed here. Herald and Tribune.
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0. R. & c. Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the officials of the O.
r. & G. road called for July 10th, to
take some action in regard to rebuild
ing the road above Erwin recently
washed out has been postponed until
July 3Oth. This was necessary on ac-
count of business engagements Of some
of the officials that could not be defer
"a
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Greenexills and Tusculum collsp.

We call attention to the advertise
mept of Greeneville and Tusculum
College. This is one of the oldest col
leges in East Tennessee and few have
made better record. Under the new
presidency OF Rev. S. A. Cole, we pre-
dict an increased patronage and wider
scope of usefulness for the institution.
A handsome new catalogue, setting
forth the advantages Of the college, will
be mailed to any address.
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A Preacher Marries.

Rev. A. I. Myhr, state evangelist Of
the Christian church, was married last
Tuesla1 Mt Limestone to Miss Minnie
Bolton, Rev. Gidde1s, of Paris, Tenn,
officiating. The contracting parties
have many warm friends here who ex-
tend congratulations.
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New Railroad.

Directors Of the Virginia & South
western railroad haYe decided to at
once build an extension from Eliza
bethton, in Carter county, Tenn, to
Mountain City, the county seat of
johnson county. The distance will be
about thirty miles, through a heavily
timbered region, with iron and coal
deposits.
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KISSING BOOTH
A KISS FOR 5 CENTS.

Young and old men spent nickles like
drunken sailors, but when they got in
side each was handed a molasses candy
kiss. A general kick was made, and
in few moments another sign went
up. 1t read
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-11

Mrs. Robt. N. Dosser died at her
home in Jonesboro last Thurday after
noon. She was about 30 years of age.
She had been in declining health for
some time, having recently made trip
to Johns Hopkins hospital with hope
of benefting her health. Mrs. Dosser
was an estimable lady, and had many
friends in upper Esat Tennessee.
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DO YOU WISH TO ENTER COLLEGE 2
Why Not Try Greenevi!le and Tusculum
College?

why Not Try GEeeneyllle and Tnscnlnm
COllege2
The following are some of the good
points:
/. A history that includes over cen
fury of continued and successful work.
2. A location unsurpassed for beauty
and healthfulness.
3. Buildings admirably suited for
college purposes.
4. A new building for girls now in
process of erection, having steam heat,
electric light, bath rooms and other
modern improvements.
5. A corps of scholarly and expert
enced teachers.
6. Courses that mean something
when completed.
Z. French, German, Art and Music.
5. Libraries, Reading Room, Appar-
atus, Physical Culture.
8. Exercises Moderate.
Sessions opens August %, 1901.
Expenses moderate.
Send for cataloge.
Rev. S. A. COLE, ID. D."
President, Tusculum, Tenn.
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A row of mNidens, dressed saucily
and pretty as an artists ideal, stood
before tent at the Boulevard Car
nival, given by the Ladies Aid Society
of Findley, o., church last week. In
large letters, posted over their heads,
appeared this legend:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-11

Green fruits a speciality at Jaekson's.
To get good eating go to Geo. r.
Brown.
Capt. Henry Lyle is resting few
weeks at Unaka Springs.
Quenoh your thirst at the City Drug
Store fountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hobbs spent last
week with Greeneville friends.
All kinds of lunch meats and canned
goods at Jackson's.
Miss Matte Bullock has returned
from q visit to Knoxville friends.
All the pleasant and popular drinks
at the City Drug Store fountains.
The only place to buy strictly high
grade coffee is ut Jackson's.
j. Allen Smith was up from Knox
vile this week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garner Range are re-
joicing over the birth OF girl baby.
We have a few bushels of stock peas
left Summers, Barton Il Parrot.
Mrs. Herbert Russell is suffering
from an attack of acute rheumatism.
"Mastic Mixed paint remains the
best. Summers, Barton & PARROT.
Miss Madeline Russell, of Greene
vile, is visiting Mrs Herbert Russell.
The lightning last Sunday night
killed fine COW for M. H. Cannon.
You can't think of anything in the
grocery line that you can't get at Jack
sons.
NJ. Ii. Cannon will operate coal
yard here this fall for Knoxville parties.
Col. w. A. Dickinson made a bust
ness trip to Knoxville this week.
Polite persons provide palatable pro
ductions pleasantly at the City Drug
Store fountains.
Miss Maggie Cardwell, of Abingdon,
is the guest of Mrs. j. w. Cardwell.
Fresh Fish Gall the time) at
j. B. WmITLow & Co. $.
Spring street.
J. w. Ball, of Bristol, arrived in thu
city Tuesday afternoon for a shor'
visit.
Miss Mabel Moore, of Tusculum, is
the guest of her brother, Rev. ]. A.
Moore.
The Methodist conference of the Alb
ingdon district is in session at Noun
tain City.
Miss Mamie Willis, of Greeneville,
is the guest of the Misses King or
Walnut street.
Mrs. T. W. Phillips, of Mineral
Texas, is the guest of her daughter
Mrs. j. H. Pierce.
The suspension bridge crossing or
Main street, opposite the new bank, il
being lowered
j. l.. Davis, one of Knoxville's goo(
business men, shook hands will
friends here Monday.
John Sprague, wife and children, o
Bristol, are in the city, visiting Mr.
and Mrs. i. p. Sparks.
Raymond Grant and wife, of Phila.
delphia, are the guests of the parents
of Mr.. Grant in this city.
Miss Virgie Howell, of Piney Flats
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carmack, a
Mrs. Gilmer's this week.
Mrs. w. Nj. Fuqua, of Kentucky, i
the guest Of Miss Dora CargiIle an(
other friends in the city.
Mrs. David Seneker and sister, Mis-
May Bachman, of Bristol, spent til,
| IN IN the city with relatives.
DIR. j. W. Cox was ordered by til
government to 60 to Greeneville thi
week as a special pension examiner.
The street improvements are pro
crossing nicely and adding greatly t
the good appearance of the town.
Sam Roberts has been granted pen
sion of $50 per month on account O
Wounds received in the war with Spain
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Stanley and Miss Torr
Stanley and son Reuben, of Cornith
Miss, are visiting relatives in this city
Mrs. G.. s. Carmack and little daugt
ter, Carrie, Of Wichita Falls, Texas
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-11

Mrs. W. H. Burnett, of Jasper, Tenn. +,
gave birth to four children all doing
we'll. Mrs. Burnett is also the mother
Of tripIetts and twins.
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Notice to Consumers

Water rents are now due and unless
paid by the 18th of July the water will
he turned off without notice.
WATAUGA WATER Co.
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The Best Prescription for Malaria,

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure-nO pay. Price soc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. L. W. Groves signature
is on each box. CSC.
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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 taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. soc.
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THE * COMET

Fresh vegetables daily at Jackson's.
Meet your friends at the City Drug
Store fountains.
Mason's fruit jars at Summers, Bar
ton and PARROTS. SS6-5t
II, G. Hart spent Sunday in the city.
Bread, cakes and crackers always
fresh at Jackson's.
Wool and Feathers wanted. Will
pay strictly cash. ID. GUMP.
The City Drug Store fountains. are
at your command.
Geo. II. Brown first door around the
corner from the express office.
Pure Crystal Ice at
j. b. WHITLow &c Go. s,
Spring street.
Cold Dust flour will please the
nest of you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-07-11

Greeneville, Tenn, July 10.--Mrs.
Martha J. Patterson died at the old
Johnson homestead at 4:3O this morn
ing,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-11-21
The Baby Nine Disaster.

Bluefeld, W. Va, Special.--Latest
reports from the Baby Mine disaster
at Pocahontas. Va. state that it was
much more serious than at first was
supposed. Up to noon Friday, nine
bodies had been recovered and it is be-
lieved Is more are in the burning mine.
Firemen from surrounding towns have
been. asked to aid in subduing the
flames. That part Of the Baby Mine
where the explosions occurred Is on the
Virginia side. The main entry Of this
mine is six miles in length and extends
over into West Virginia. The work OF
rescue is yet going on and it Is esti-
mated that possibly five or six bodies
will te recovered tpsore night.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-11-21
Registration Notice.

The Office of the Supervisor OF Eeg-
istration Will be opened on the first
Monday in every mouth for the pur'
pose of the registering OF any person
who is qualified as follows:
Who shall have been . resident OF
tho State for two years, and OF the
county one year and Of the polling
orecint in which the elector offers to
vote four months before thedsy oteleo'
ton, and shall have paid, six months be-
.ore any pol, tax thea due and payable
aud who can, both read and write any
,ection OF tue Constitution OF 1896
unlimited to him by the supervisors,
,f registration, or can show that no
,wns, and has paid ali taxes collectaois
turing the present year on property ID
uis State assessed at three. hundred
dollars or more. J. j. EADDY,
Cle,k of Board.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-11-21

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