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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25
ksMiss Eva Lyle is home from Rogers
vile to spend the holidays.

sMiss Eva Lyle is home from Rogers
vile to spend the holidays.
Miss Alice MountCastle came up from
the Rogerville school Saturday to spend
the holidays at home.
Let your light so shine that custom
ers can see what they are purchasing.
If in doubt, call upon the WNtOuga
Lighting and Power Co.
Would it not be a good idea to pro-
hibit the use of fireworks on our prin-
cipal business streets? There is less
danger and abundant room elsewhere.
We have never been so we'll prepared
to give you artistic work in enlarge
ments in pastel, water color, crayon or
India ink. Cargilles Art Gallery.
Miss Mae Jones of Roanoke is a
pleasant visitor in the city. She will
spend the holidays here as the guest of
Mrs. W. F. Jones and the Misses Hen
derson.
Come in and look at our new line of
moulding, mat board, frame ornaments,
&c. We are showing the very latest
patterns in moulding, Cargille's Art
Gallery.
Miss Edna Gales will have as her
guest today Miss Mamie Hull of Knox
vile. Miss Gales will entertain with
whist party next Monday evening in
honor of her guest.
Where stores are lighted properly
stranger will always go. 1t shows
prosperity, also that the owner has
goods tor inspection. 1t is a special
invitation to call. Light up.
The home of Capt. Joe Wade was the
scene of mirth and merriment Tuesday
night, when Miss Nell Wade entertain
ed her young friends in honor of Miss
Ella Burrow and Miss Carma McCol-
lum, two former schoolmates.
If you noticed where the crowds have
been going to make their holiday pur-
chases you may have also noticed that
they were guided by printers ink. The
same rule holds good as to other sea-
sons of the year; and yet there are some
who say that advertising doesn't pay.
The public installation of Masonic Of
fcers, lodge and chapter, which was
to have occurred Friday evening, has
been postponed to Tuesday night, De-
cember Both, at 700 o'clock. After this
interesting proceeding supper will be
served and the evening enlivened with
speech-making and words of good cheer.
James A. Martin, a prominent lum-
herman of johnson City, is in the city
today. He has a number of mills in
Western North Carolina, and has an
extensive yard at Johnson City. He
says the demand for poplar lumber is
great, and that all kinds of lumber is
still bringing the very best of prices. -
Knoxville Sentinel.
A neat delivery wagon has been pur-
chased and 'put into commission" by
the Johnson City Steam Laundry. This
was necessary because of the constant
ly increasing work demanded of s. A.
Cooper, the energetic proprietor, and
his assistants. This is one of the best
equipped laundries in tie state, and
the clever proprietor deserves every bit
of the success he is steadily attaining.
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T he " COMET

Lost, Strsyed or Stolen,
One female bird dog; white, with
lemon ears. Left home Saturday, Dec
6, 1902. Liberal reward will be paid
for information leading to her recovery.
JOHN II. BOWMAN,
9G3 Johnson City.
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Watauga News.

Watauga, Tenn, Dec 10.-Fhere was
shipped from this place during the
month of November 1865 cars of stone
and 40 cars of sand, besides a miscella-
neous collection of other freight, prin-
cipally furniture, picket sticks and -four.
Died, last Saturday at his home, two
miles east of here, BrownlOw Davis,
aged about SO years. He was mem
Der of the 18th Tenn. Cav. during the
late war and was for several years an
engineer on the e. Il. & W. N. G. r. r.
He was buried by the Masons in the
Mottern cemetery last Sunday morn
ing. He leaves q wife, one son and
one daughter.
Charles Lilly, at the Star Mills, kill
ed hog weighing 575 lbs, the largest
by far l have seen in the neighborhood.
The largest part of the hogs here
have been butchered.
Tom Gillespie was here Monday to
see his children and talk real estate.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Reynolds are
now housekeeping in the Garner prop
erty on Fourth avenue.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Lacy,
a daughter.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Widener,
a daughter.
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Ex-MayOr Summers, Of Johnson City.

James A. Summers, Of johnson City,
is in Knoxville today. Mr.. Summers is
the head Of the firm Of Summers, Bar
ton & Parrott, the leading hardware
dealers of his town, and has until re-
Gently been the mayor of that rapidly
growing place. He refused the nomi-
nation for reelection and has been sue
ceeded by J. W. Crumley, the present
incumbent. Mr.. Summers is quite
young man, but has long been promi-
nent in his party, and business circles.
He made the city one of the most pop
ular officials it ever had, and his many
friends are sorry he did not make the
race for reelection.
Mr.. Summers says that his town is
one of the best of its size in the coun-
try. During my administration, said
ex-Mayor Summers, "the town laid
about two miles of granolithic sidewalk
and made other public improvements.
The town is growing very rapidly, and
will soon reach the limits set during
the boom. 1 remember one time last
fall there were $50 houses under con-
struction at one time, and there is not
a vacant house in the city today. The
soldiers home has done great deal to
put new life in the city. Business of
every kind is good and every one who
wants work can get it at good wages
Knoxville Sentinel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25

Merry Christmas.
Have you got rubber hat?
II. II. Carr was in Knoxville Satur-
day.
"Oh, what a difference in the morn
ing"
Artistic framing done at Cargille's
Art Gallery.
Collector Tyler was down from Bris-
tol Monday.
Indications point to wet Christmas,
inside and outside.
Don't take on bigger load today
than you can carry.
The druggists have decided to close
their stores Sundays.
Wanted, 1000 pounds green hides for
cash. Hugh F. Webb.
Mrs. 6. 0. Biddle was shopping in
Bristol Tuesday afternoon.
For all kinds of fresh meats calf up
M. Jackson, phone No. 81.
Our young out-of-town students have
come home for the holidays.
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Big Holiday Trade.

As fur as we know all our merchants
have enjoyed splendid holiday trade,
and we feel sure they appreciate it and
will be more than glad if their patrons
have the fullest measure of enjoyment
during the holidays. While trade has
been good all around there has simply
been q tremendous rush at Cargilles
Bargain House. We were in the store
half dozen times Tuesday and each
time there was such crowd we could
not get within ten feet of the proprie-
tor, and with all the extra salespeople
employed it was next to impossible to
serve the throng, old and young. 1t
was certainly a red-letter day in the
history of the store, and the hustling
young proprietor is to be congratulate
ed. We presume the rush will contin-
lle as long as the stock lasts, but that
can't last long at the present gait.
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For the best steaks served in the city
go to Geo. II. Browns.
John Hylton will pay cash for veal Al
Jacksons store, live or dressed.
Miss Sophia Faucette of Lenoir, N
g., is visiting relatives in the city.
Miss Carma McCollum of Huntdale,
N. c., is visiting friends in the city.
Come early if you want your pictures
finished for Xmas. Cargille's Art Gal
lery.
Frank Davidson invites all his friends
to see him at the opera house Friday
night,
Mrs. Jobe of Happy Valley and Mrs.
Mel Weller of this city visited Bristol
Monday.
Christmas turkeys sent on order, live
or dressed, drawn or undrawn. Hugh
+. Webb.
Get your tickets now and 90 with
'"The Folks Up Willow Greek" tomor-
row night.
Highest price paid for raw furs of all
kinds, See me before you sell. Hugh
f. Webb.
Inspecting Architect Hutton of the
Soldiers Home will spend the holidays
in the east.
Hon. Daniel A. Green of Sneedville
will become O citizen of johnson City
at an early date.
Bakery for rent, good location. Only
one in town. Apply to
962-2t MRS. J. J. ADAMS.
E. L. Anderson is up from Chatta-
nooga spending few days with home
folks on Buffalo.
The only original Keller Bro. 8 piano
is sold by Resenblatt Piano Company,
Greeneville, Tenn.
Miss Willitts of New York will be the
guest of Gen. Richards and family dur
Ah6 bhO hOiAuaJSs
The latest and most artistic card
mounts for the holiday trade at Car
giles Art Gallery.
The Hub clothing store and the Her
aid Shoe Co. will exchange locations
after January LIST.
Ii. DeArmond is down from Laurel
Fork in North Carolina to spend Christ
mas with homefolks.
"The folks up Willow Creek" will be
glad to meet you at the Opera house
tomorrow friday night.
NJ. B. Mozart is confined to his home
bya bruised leg, the accident having
occurred several days ago.
Chas. Wofford, state insurance COM
missioner, passed through the city Sat
urday en- route to New York.
The MGR. Club will receive at
the home of Mrs. j. H. Bowman on
New Years evening at s o'clock.
G. W. Byerley of Telford slaughtered
a pig a few days ago which net 480 lbs.
Pretty good, George Washington.
A great many homes will be made
happy this year by having Rosenblatt
Piano Co. place fine piano in fol
Christmas.
Mrs. Jos. Eckman, nee Bentley, has
been quite indisposed recently, but
hopes to spend the holidays with rela
tives at Pulaski, Va.
S. P. Bolton has returned from Hot
Springs, Ark. having taken DIR. Boil
ton there for his health. The doctor
stood the trip very well.
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A Splendid Attraction.

Our theatre going people will have
ON opportunity to witness tomorrow
friday night one of the very best
comedy attractions ever seen in our
opera house. Mr.. Frank Davidson
and his superb company will present
the successful domestic comedy "The
Folks Up Willow Creek" with new
and brilliant scenic effects. The press
and public have been loud in their
praise of Mr.. Davidson and his compa-
ny where ever they have appeared, be-
slowing upon them the strongest words
of praise and commentator. AT the
opera house Friday night, December
Goth. Reserved seats on sale at Gump's.
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The First Consignment.

Six big freight engines, comprising
the first consignment of eighty ordered
by the Southern, have been delivered
to the road. They will come hereafter
at the rate of one day until the full
consignment of eighty is delivered.
Sixteen engines are being rebuilt at the
Lonsdale shop in Knoxville. They are
old engines put out of service by wrecks
but are now as good as new. With the
increased rolling stock and motive
power, it is said, the shortage and con-
gested yards will soon be a thing of the
past.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25

The best -four is Gold Dust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25
"New Firm" Does Big Business.

The country store, which was opened
and operated last Thursday and Friday
by Glass No. Of the First Baptist
church, was a delightful success in ev-
cry particular. The patronage was
most liberal and the result highly graf
flying, about $500 being netted. The
money will be added to the church
building fund, which is rapidly grow
ing to satisfactory proportions.
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Married in Texas.

The following invitation was receiv-
ed by friends of the groom in this city:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wetzel
invite you to be present at the
marriage of their daughter
Ella Jaeger
to
Mr.. Henry B. Gilmer
Tuesday evening
December the twenty-third
at half-past FIVE o'clock
at their residence, Hahn, Texas
1909
Mr.. Gilmer formerly lived in John
son City and has many friends here
who wish him and his bride all posi-
BILE happiness.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25

You can't sell goods at night unless
you have proper light. Consult the
Watauga Lighting and Power Co. They
will offer you inducements to burn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25

Darkness is death to business. Light
up your stores and show your neigh
boring towns that johnson City is
awake. Call upon the Watauga Light
ing and Power Co. They will assist
Won
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25

The state board Of canvassors yester-
day decided to give the certificate 1T
election to Stafford, thereby hitting the
Hon. John M. Davis solar plexus
blow. However, the Hon. Davis has
not given up yet, not by a long shot.
He will carry his protest to the senate
and demand that the verdict of the peo-
pie be overthrow. That's the sort Of
hairpin Davis is. Chattanooga News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-25

Col. Arch NJ. Hughes has nominated
Hon. w. p. Brownlow for vice-presi-
dent. 1t has not yet transpired what
piece of pie he wants. Knoxville Jour
nal Tribune.
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03
CLEVELAND DOES DUTY.
Wants let the Rest of His Life, but
VIII Not Shirk

Former President Grover Cleve.
land has accepted the appointment
to the industrial department of the
National Civic Federation created
at recent peace conference of lab.
or and capitalistic leaders. IN Il
letter of acceptance he says:
"My desire for quiet and com
fort of absolute retirement from
public and semi-public service is
very strong and grows stronger as
the days pass. l should without
hesitation yield to this and decline
your request that accept place
among those who are to seek the
promotion of industrial peace and
friendly intervention in troubles
between employers and employed,
If were not afraid / should there.
by disregard an important duty.
My reflections have made it clear
to me that | should accept the
place assigned to me, and l do so
with the earnest wish that those
selected to activity represent the
purposes and motives of your con.
ference may not labor in vain"
Oscar Strauss said in giving the
letter to the public that every man
named on the general committee
had signifed their acceptance of
the trust and work.
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03
Independe Order of Foresters.

At the regular meeting Of Court
Stafford No. 3848, held at the [. O,
F. hall on Saturday last the orator,
Rev. |. G. Sigler on behalf of its
membership and as a slight token
of their esteem and friendship,
presented to Wm. r. Uber, Dep
uty Supreme Chief Ranger, very
handsome case containing a gentle
mans toilet and manicure set with
sterling silver ornaments.
The gift was in the nature of a
complete surprise and for at least
once in his life Mr.. Uber was for a
few moments at loss to find
words to express his feelings.
Quite an enjoyable entertain.
ment followed, at the conclusion
of which after singing Auld Lang
Syne, the large audience dispersed.
The Executive Council having
granted to Court Stafford No. 3848,
Independent Order Of Foresters
special dispensation to admit
new members during January and
February at reduced rate, the
Court, in order to largely increase
its membership during that period
have divided their members into
two parties, captained respectiv
! ly by Frank Hochkerffer and John
N. Keasley, these have mutually
agreed that the losing tssm shall
banquet the winners.
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03
Whisky-Crazed Mans Crime.
One night last week l. T. Evun

One night last week l. T. Evum
o"AYmile from Centerville,
living o.. Nna crazed with
Texas, went nuA. 1T into
whisky, got an AK and weD.
his house were his wife, two grown
daughters and three sons were.
Some were partly undressed. He
struck at each of his family with
the ak, all running out of the
house. He then made threats to
his Oldest son, Is years of age. to
kill him if he did not get him his
Winchester. The son got the gun
and gave it to his father, where.
upon he went into the yard and.
chasing his wife, who was unable
to escape, shot her in the fore.
head, killing her instantly. He
then kept his children from her at
the end of his gun. His older
daughters, taking their lives in
their hands, went to their diving
mother. Evum then assisted the
children in carrying his wife into
the house and put her on the bed.
lie then drove the children from
home and placed the gun to his
head and shot off nearly all his
forehead, but was still living when
the officer got there, and in this
condition was singing, preaching
and cursing, He lived only a
short time.
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03

lication:
Christmas comes on December
25, 1901. We go to the Christmas
tree and get our presents. Our
mammas, and papas tell US, there
isn't any Santa Claus, but [ they
give us onr presentas bhe he1liAas |
Christ was born in 4 mGngei
Dec. 25, many years ago. Even
the poor people get their presents
Of some kind.
Last Christmas we had a lovely
Christmas tree all covered with
dolls, carts and all kinds of toys.
Long before Christmas we plan
what we will get for Christmas.
| do not know what / will get, but
our parents say if we will be
good they will get us something
for Christmas but if you are bad
they say they will not get us any
presents. Last Christmas Santa
Clause was Mamie Warner. She
was dressed in fur and blue cloth.
Her hat was peaked and had fur
around it. 1t is very amusing to
see old Santa Claus shake hands
with each little child. Some Of
the little girls were very much
afraid and began to run, but it was
only Mamie Warner. When the
children get their presents they
are very happy. We have week
vacation to play with our Christ
mas things. Boys shout "Hurrah"
and wheel their wagons around
and are very happy. On Christ
mas morning, you may sec girls
wheeling their dolls in their doll
carriages. We get all the nuts,
candy and oranges that we want
to eat. lfy you eat too much candy
it is liable to make you sick, but
oranges will not hurt you as
candy does. The night before
Christmas as we hang up our
stockings and our parents say,
"Old Santa Claus will come down
the chimney and give you candy
and presents" They will go to
bad, and will be very happy. In
the morning, the children will get
up and find their presents. The
little girls will be lying in bed
with their dolls and doll carriages
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03

THos. F. WEEDEN, editor of the
Florence B.ade, has purchased the
Florence Tribune Of G. D. Reppy
Mr.. Reppy has been at the helm of
the TriJun for many years and
has done more towards getting
government aid for the San Carlos
reservoir than any man in the Ter
ritory. Mr.. Weeden is one of the
'erritory's ablest newspaper men
and will consolidate the two news
paper and will continue the good
work Of both in one.
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03
Letter for Statehood.

Judge G. W. Woy, of Mesa, has
received a letter from Henry NJ.
Teller, of Colorado, in which the
senator says that be will work and
vote for the admission of Arizona
to the sisterhood of states. The
senator says;
you can tell the people of Ari-
zona that they can count on me to
support the statehood measure
VIII never it comes before the SEN
ate Phoenix Gazette.
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03
Fine Land For Sale.

We have just secured large
tract of land to sell at prices and
terms the most liberal ever offered
in the Gila valley. Water rights
With the land. Title perfect. Land
lies on the south side of the Gila
river opposite the Indian Hot
Springs. Land to be sold in tracts
to suit purchaser. No money
down the first year.
Inquire for further particulars
of BUss & BIRDNo, Stafford,
or Louis VoELCKEL, Thomas.
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03

The nj ght before Christmas, Mr.
| Jones was sitting in his parlor IN
his easy chair b,efore a warm fire
place. While therc> ne feli asleeE
and dreamed that NJ. "ray' hi'
old neighbor, who was uc>ao, came
to him and said, "You are /, 3cf
man, neighbor Jones, be liberal u
the poor and unfortunate, then
you shall always have peace and
Joy" Just then his wife came in
and said: "Mr. Jones, it is bed time,
have you been asleep" Eyes"
said he, tomorrow is Christmas
and I mean to make at least one
neighbor happy as well as myself
They both retired then for the
night. Mrs. Gray who lived not
far away was the wife of the man
whom Mr.. Jones saw in his dream.
She had four little children, and
the baby's name was Willie and
he was very sick. Their home
was cold and they had but very
little food to eat.
1t was the day before Christmas
and the children were talking
about their dead papa, and how
kind he had always been, and how
happy Christmas was to them be-
fore he died and left them. When
bedtime came the little ones knelt
down with their mother and said
their prayers. One of the little
girls led in the prayer. This was
her prayey. "Our Fatherin Heaven
we ask thee to bless us this night,
forgive us if we haya done any
thing wrong; bless mamma and our
dear little baby brother who is
sick. Bless us that some one good
will come tomorrow and bring
some coal to keep us warm and
something good 20 eat for we shall
be both hungry and cold
Remember US always heavenly
Father we pray and this we ask in
the name Of Jesus, Amen"
When they arose from their
knees their dear mother tucked
them in their bed, and bid them
good night with tears dripping
from her eyes, for she knew her
children were good, and they had
prayed for the things she knew
they needed. Then she waited on
her little sick babe and at last
went to bed.
When Christmas morning came
the sun shone ont so bright and
warm and made everything seem
so cheerful that the children went
out to play. Soon they saw aI
wagon coming toward their place.
"There is a wagon coming to our
place mamma" The mother went
to the door and saw Mr.. Jones the
rich man and his hired man.
"Good morning, Mrs. Gray, /
thought You might be needing
some coal so I've brought you a
ton. Then he told the hired man
to unload the coal, while he went |
in and talked with Mrs. Gray. He |
saw the poor little sick baby in
his cradle. "Why. Mrs. Gray,
your baby looks very ill., ayes, i
and he doesn't seem to get any |
better" "You must have a doctor
and some medicine" The poor
woman's eyes filled with tears.
''Never mind" went on Mr.. Jones,
II will send the doctor around
myself and whatever is wanted !
will psy for
He did al be agreed and besides
sent -four, meat, potatoes end many |
other things. 1t was found that
the baby did not need much medi-
cine, only warmth and food. The
home of the Grays that Christmas
was turned from sorrow to happ'-
ness, The children clapped their
bands for Joy, and the mother shed
.slzff.,ss
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03
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Money 10 loan on small interest,
or if yon need anything to eat,
wear or use on the farm. | have
a great variety of new goods
bought for spot cash and / make
my profits the smallest.
Your friend,
If P. J. JACOBSON.
Buggies and surries at Olney,
Jjams Hardware Co. 2t
Graham guardian., 1902-01-03
i:cwarc of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell aud completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering il through the mucous sur
faces. such articles should never be used ex-
ce2t on prescriptions from reputable physicians
as the damage they will do is ten fold TO the
good you can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. ]. Cheney &
fo.. Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and Is
takeA.iaternally, acting directly upon the blood
aud mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Gatarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
Il Is taken internally aud made in Toledo.
Ohio. by +. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
void by all druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Hlls Family Pills are the best