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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Registration Notice.

Being authorized by law to hold a
three days supplemental registration
for the municipal election in Johnson
City on Nov. Goth, 1908, notice is here
bygiven that the registration books
will be open for the registration of
voters on Monday. Tuesday and We'd
nesday, Nov. end, Bird and 4th, 1908.
Every voter who has changed his
place of residence since the date of his
last registration or failed to register at
former registrations, must register on
one Of the above dates or they will be
barred from voting in the municipal
election, Nov. 20.
The books will be open from a. m.
to 7 p. m. at the following places:
First Ward-Bullock's office. Reg
istrars, A. H. Bullock, P. Q. Miller.
Second Ward Law Court House.
Registrars, Eli McNees, D. A. Patton.
Third rd-Hyder's Store. Regis
trars, D. 9. Price, H. II Persell.
Fourth Ward-Bleyins' Store. Reg
istrars, A. H. Hoss, G. +. Leib.
GEO. W. WILLETT
J. NJ. MARTIN
M. H. CANNON
Commissioners of Election.
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would be putting it in its mildest form.
And to our big-hearted Christian white
friends, we are at loss for words to
return thanks aud express our deep
sense of gratitude. If our efforts have
meant anything in the past to make
our people better citizens and to build
up the Kingdom Of Christ, I assure you
that they shall mean donbly more in
the future. And as | go to take charge
of my new field as presiding elder of
the AsheviIle district, shall ever pray
heavens richest blessings upon you,
and that peace and prosperity reign
among you and at last, when our work
is done may we hear God, our Father,
say "Well done, thou good and faith
full servants, enter thou into the Joy of
thy Lord" g. FORTUNE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
DeVault-RraSWell.

Cupid has again been showing the
work of its mighty hand in our midst
W. W. Braswell, of Johnson City, and
Miss Maggie Default secured license
Sunday evening and like the Arab,
stole quietly away to johnson City,
where they were married at a late hour
Sunday night. Mr.. Braswell is pop
ular clerk at the Bee Heve in Johnson
City, and his bride is the daughter of
w. Il. DEFAULT, one Of the rural car
riers at the local post Office in this
place. Herald-Tribune.
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Miss Ethel Akin Married.

Tuesday afternoon at $50 o'clock, in
the Methodist church at Thompson
Station, Tenn, the home of her pa
rents, Miss Ethel Akin was united in
marriage with Mr.. w. b. johnson of
johnson City, Tenn. Rev. Stewert Of
liclating. The maids of honor were
Misses jim Akin and Gordon Hender-
son; bridesmaids, Missile Maggie May
Terrell, Beuloh Featherstone, Chertie
Ridley and Graham Alexander. The
best men were Herman Akin and James
Summers; ushers, Messrs. Gump,
Spencer, Anderson and Critz; flower
girls, Herman and Margaret Farr. The
bride is wel-knwn here aud at Cedar
Hill, having taught elocution at Cedar
Hill year or two and also taught a
class here only last summer. She is a
charming young lady, we'll liked by all
who know her, and her many friends
in old Robertson wish her much hap
piness. Springfield Record.
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Goes to johnson City.

Mr.. Eugene Armaead, who has been
with Kuhlman's drug store for several
years, has resigned his position and
will leave next month for Johnson City
where he will 60 in business for him.
self, having secured control of one OF
the best drug stores in that place.
Mr.. Armstead came to Knoxville
from Hopkinsyille, Ky, and has made
many friends in Knoxville. He is q
fine prescriptionist and knows about
all there is to know in the drug bust
ness, having spent all his life working
in drug store.
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Hendrix was detailed to assist in wash
ing the dishes but Uncle Harrison
brave soldier that he was, refused for
the first time in his life to obey cor
ders" and putting on his hat walked
away. He is now charged with desert
ing in the face of good food and when
captured will be dealt with according
to law.
Mart Ford has entered the Soldier S
Home as disabled veteran Of the
Spanish-American war and he is also
a member of the local military com
pany as perfect specimen Of manhood,
DR.. Jclyll seems to be able to Hyde
his Projections when he enters the
home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Nonresident Notice
In the Law Court al johnson CITY.
Washington County,
Tennessee.
ELLA ELLIS
VS..
JOSEPH ELLIS

In this cause it appearing frcu the
allegation which is sworn to that the
defendant, Joseph Ellis, is NJ resi-
dent of the State of Tennessee,
1t is therefore ordered by m, that
publication be made for four sue ssive
weeks, as required by law, IN The
COMET, newspaper published a the
town of Johnson City, Washington
county, commanding the said Joseph
Ellis to appear before the Judge # the
Law Court to be held at the court house
in Johnson City, Tennessee, q the
third Monday in December, 1903, it
being the 21st day of said MOI h, to
make defense to said bill filed against
him or it will be proceeded with ex
parte as to him.
This October 23rd. 1903,
FoY w. DULANEY, Clerk.
L. A. Cox, Attorney for Plaintiff
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

For good meals at all hours go to the
Star restaurant
Have you seen our new stock of Jew
elry, watches, optical goods, sterling
silVerware, ETC.? VIM. Silver q Co.
Bristols artistic forger has been us.
ing Col. w. A, Dickinson's name in
yain-has been trying to get money
out of bank with ii. This is as much
as the Colonel can do when he writes
his name with great care. Col. Dick
inson is the genial host of the Hotel
Arlington in this city and is known
far and wide for his generosity. There
is no occasion for forging his name TO
a cneck, If you are broke Just men
ton it and he will send you on your
journey rejoicing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Game Warden Active.

Game Warden q. S, Wolfe states tc
us the open season for shooting begins
Monday Nov, .. Be careful how and
where you hunt, kill, sell, or ship
birds. There has been sopo reports
of several parties violating the law
which is being investigated, and if
found true will he prosecuted to the
fullest extent Of the law.
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Clay CARRIER

Jonesboro, Oct 94-Mr. Clay Gar
Der, son OF W. A. CARRIER, died at his
home, five miles south Of this place,
Tuesday night, Theyouug man SEEM
ed to be in very good health Monday
morning and ate hearty dinner, after
which he complained of feeling badly
and went to bed The doctor claimed
that he had an acute attack of pneu-
monia fever. He leaves a wife and two
children to mourn his demise.
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Raw Recruits

"Uncle" Harrison Hendrix, one of
the famous bridge burners of the late
war, came up from his quiet Watauga
home a few days ago and entered into
the soldiers happy hunting grounds
expecting to pass the evening of his
life in luxury and ease. When the
first meal had been eaten "comrade"
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The best -four is Gold Dnst.

The best -four is Gold Dnst.
Fresh oysters in any style at the Stal
Restaurant.
Miss Rosa Keys is visiting Mrs. Buck.
man in South Carolina.
Mr. aud Mrs. A. N. Wordsworth were
in Knoxville last Tuesday.
w. O. Dyer is up from Knoxville to
spend few days in the city.
Mrs. Luke Bayless is visiting rea-
tiVes at TelfCrd and Limestone.
j. r.. Whisman went up to Abingdon
last Sunday to visit home folks.
If you want to get the BEST oysters
in town, go to the Star Restaurant.
Miss Nellie Cox has returned from q
pleasant visit to Knoxville relatives.
Hon. Thad A. Cox and Mrs. Cox
were shopping at Knoxville Tuesday.
Ed Crumley is taking a course of in
struction in the Knoxville Business Col
lege.
r. Hornick, Big Stone Gap con-
tractor, was in the city few days this
week.
Will r. King came up from Knox
vile Saturday aud spent several days
with home folks.
G. o. Biddle and wife have given up
housekeeping and are boarding with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Is. Biddle.
Hugh Webb has installed steam
piano to operate his sausage mill. 1t
plays the latest operate music.
Miss Hattie Bushoug, of Bristol, is
visiting her sister, Mrs ]. H. Preas,
and other relatives in this city.
Ask those who have tried us as to the
quality of the watch, clock and optical
work we do. VIM. Silver & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Local Chapter Daughters of COnfederacy

Local Chapter Daughters of COnfederacy.
Sec. T.. Those women entitled to
membership are the widows, wives,
mothers, sisters, nieces, and lineal des-
cendents of such men as served honor
ably in the Confederate Army, Navy
or Civil Service, or of those persons
who Loyalty gave material aid to the
cause; also women and their lineal des-
cendaets. wherever living, who can
give proof of personal service and loyal
aid to the Southern cause during the
war.
All interested in organizing Chap
Ter please meet at the house of Mrs. Fl.
W. Lyle on cor. Price and Roam on
Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
BUSINESS DESTROYED.

The Margaret Misher restaurant oc-
cupied the first room on the south side.
The nextroom was occupied by Char
lie Taylor as q grocery store.
The johnson City Bottling Works
occupied the next two rooms.
Bunch used the next room as q gro
Gerry store. John Rhea and John Hor-
ton used the next as q restaurant and
grocery store, and the last room con-
sumed was residence occupied by a
colored family.
The second floor of most of the block
was used by Uncle Sam as a recruiting
Office. Sergeant Barbee, the officer in
charge, had narrow escape from being
burned before he could be aroused.
The buildings and contents were moi
insured The loss is estimated al
about $4,000. The bottling works is
the heaviest loser outside of the build
ings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
CARD OF THANKS.

Editor Comet Once more we ask
the use of your columns to thank the
public for responding so nobly to our
appeal for help to save our church. To
say that we are profoundly grateful
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Ere in Johnson Cnnniu

The sawmill of W, G. Mccain &
Son at Neya in johnson county was
destroyed by fire last Wednesday. The
loss is about $95, 600 partly covered by
insurance.
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To Extend the Line,

Monday morning, Contractor Pom
der began work grading Watauga ave.
nue. from Roam street to New street for
the extension of the street car line.
The work of laying track will follow as
soon as men can do the work and cars
will soon be running to New street.
Later the line will be extended to the
depot
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

The morgue is having copper roof
placed over it.
The bakery may be started up next
week. 1t is in the basement under the
kitchen.
1t will be some time in December be-
fore the entire hospital group will be
finished. The outside brick work is
all done.
Armour & Co. got the contract for
$500 pounds of oeomargerine, 1900
posnds of salt pork, 1000 pounds OF
lard, and $50 pounds of mince meat.
49,
Herman Probst was the successf III
bidder on the combination barrack,
nurses cottage and stable. He also
has the contract for the mess hall and
headquarters building and the cold
storage house.
~
Gen. Burton was here Monday on
his first tour of inspection. He is the
new inspector of the War Department,
having taken Col. 7. T. Knox's place.
Col. Knox was placed on the retired
list. The national board of managers
made Col. Knox inspector general in
Col. Burns place, whose death occur
red some time ago.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchness of the skin
in any part of the body. Doah's Oint-
ment, At any drug store, 80 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

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. 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Evans Block Destroyed.

About two o'clock Saturday morning
the fire department was called out be-
cause of blaze in the Evans block on
West Main street. Beginning in the
southwest corner of the block the
flames rapidly consumed every store
room northward except the George
O'Brien building, the last one in the
block,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Opera House Iou !
Tuesday y IYUHyJ
The Poet Humorist, will give an even
ing of readings from his own
poems at the Opera House,
this city, on next
uesday, November 3rd.

Mr.. Brooks is under the exclusive
management of Rice's Star Bureau and
is considered one of the greatest hu-
morist as we'll as orators who has APP
peared on the platform in the last de-
cade. Seats on sale at IL. G. Miller's
drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprains, stings. Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. At any drug
store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

A good fountain pen for 81 90 at VIM.
Silver & Co.'S, Main street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Soldiers Home Notes
CHAs. CUNNINGHAM
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Report of Mountain Branch National
Home d. V. s.:
Present Officers, 6; members, 40.
Temporary at post, awaiting ad-
mission &c. Colored 3.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Fresh oysters served at all hours at
the Star Restaurant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

DeWifG's SI insof SaIVe
For Piles, Burns, Sores.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
The Hart and Houston Store

esan
@S and 6
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Oysters Star Restaurant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Ot Tittfs Early RiseI's
The famous little nIlls.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Clean Cotton RAGS.

We will pay one cent per pound for
or 300 pounds at factory.
EXUM FURNITURE Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Frank Sparks went to Bristol Tues
day and has not been heard of since.
We very much fear that he has been
kidnapped and is being held for a ran.
som OF - cents before being returned
to to Johnson CITY,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

H. W. Pardue has begun the cree
ton of so foot addition to his store
building on Main street. In the rear
Of the new addition he will build a
large and modern bake oven and oper-
ate first-class bakery in connection
with his store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Ask those who have tried us as to the
quality of the watch, clock and optical
work we do. VIM. Silver & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Rev. W. P. Crouch has taken charge
of the Central Christian church just es-
tablished in Bristol The first sermon
was preached there last Sunday by
Rev. A. ], NJ yhrr. A church is to be
erected but in the meantime services
are being held in the court house.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

II. L. Bruner has sold his residence
Gu Watauga avenue to Geo. w. Hardin
superintendent of the e. 7. ". N. G.
h. r. Go. Mr.. Hardin and family will
occupy it after Dec. 10Th. The consid-
Grafton was $4,000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

The morgue is having a copper roof
placed over it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10
\ Case in Point.

81 wonder what is meant by the
statement that nature eQualize5
thines?'"
We'll, if nature endows a woman
with small feet it gives her a big
head. "-phliaGelphia Ledger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10
A BATTLE.
Deputies and Strikers Shoot For Half
an Hour without Result.

TRINIDAD, Colo, Dec. 10.-While
n number of deputies and clerks were
driving from Bcrwind TO Tobasco they
were fired upon by several men hid be-
hind rocks and brush. The deputies
and clerks jumped from the wagon
and returned the fire. The shooting
continued ut intervals for thirty min
utes, though no II was injured.
Sheriff Clark and posse were pre-
pairing TO leave for the scene on a Spe-
cial train when word was received
that re-enforcements of guards had ar
rived from Tobasco. half a mile away,
and the ambush party fed. No arrests
were made. The trouble is said to
have started when Il miner came into
the mine Office at Berwind and became
very abusive. lie was kicked out by Il
deputy. and it is thought that he stir
red UP his friends to start the difficult
1V
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Russian government is said to he
hurricdly preparing to meet the contin-
gcucy Of Il general Armenian revolt in
The Caucasus.
A strong Russian squadron has ar
rived at the port of Seoul. Korea, 10
prevent the opening Of Iongampho 10
the worlds commerce.
President Roosevelt has decided 10
appoint Thomas !. Atkins, chairman Of
tie Missouri Republican state commit
toe. to he assistant United States treas
urCr Mt 81. Louis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10
.rErTMfE xeceEEarE:-

Little Dayid-Ma can't | play maxim
believe I'm entertaining another little
boy?
His Ma-Yes, dear, of course.
Little David-AN right. Gimme some
rake for him!-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dee. 10.-Thom-
as Burton, IL private in Company VI,
Second infantry. was shot and danger
ously wounded here by Private George
Hood. Burton was dressed in citizens
clothes and is said to have been ut
tempting TO escape. The MGR were
porsOnHl frienGs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10
FOR Good.

Mard-I understand you are about to
lose the young pastor that has been
preaching for you the last year or two
Mabal-Yes: he's going to be married
next week-Chicaso Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10
IN MANcHuRlA.
Consul DnvidsOn's Experience OF
-Four Months Travel.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. Johannes
w. Davidson, United States consul at
Tamsui, Formosa. who is here on his
way home after four months of extern
sive travel in Manchuria, says that
through the courtesy of Baron de Ro-
sen, the Russian minister to Japan. he
was provided with Il special car when
travelling on the ManchlFian railway
and that every facility was placed at
his disposal by the Russian officials
throughout his journey.
The rcoccupation OF Mutden by the
Russians. Consul Davidson says, con-
sisted only in the placing of forty
guards at the gates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-10
The Statement Caught ni;n.

Its TO soft snap" he said, this run
ming for office. Why, I'm going night
and day. I haven't heard my wite's
voice in some time"
And then mis- friend, with an express
zion of mingled sadness and hope,
reached out and grasped his hand and
Faid, eagerly:
For the Lords sake, tell me how
can get into politics!"-N. Y. Times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-07-03
eRocERs WILL CLOSE.
BY Special Agreement All Wichita
Grocery Stores Viii Close Sstur-
DAY Afternoon AZ O'clock

Wichita people who are in the hsbit Il
buying their good things 10 eat for
Sunday on SATURDAY afternoon and even
ing VIII loose out tomorrow y they put
OF huyi-g until the afternoon. AL the
grdocers Of the city have agreed 70 close
their stores at ! O'clock Saturday after
noon. This WI give one hour for the
PropTictors and clerks in all other stores
which close AZ L 70 set tha.r groceries
for SUNDAY and as every patriotic Wichi-
tan VIII want 70 celebrate the glorious
Cd Fourth u Jsly there Win he 70 Gus
ta-rers up town ard AZ business men
and their employees viu take a rest and
celebrate The dry goods stores VII not
open at al Saturday and the shoe ard
clothing stores viii close 81 s0Sn-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-07-03
BRING $500 SUIT.
North Park Realty Company Asks
for Injunction.


The North Park Realty company filed
a suit in the district court yesterday
morning against Z. l. Warner. in which
the plaintiff asks for damage % the ex-
tent Of 500. and an injunction or re-
straining order TO prevent tie defendant
from making excavations on a tract Of
land belonging 20 the plaintiff. just north
Of Riverside park. The petition states
that the plaintiff Is the owner OF the fol
lowing described property; Beginning at
the northeast corner Of the northeast
quarter of section IS. township 2. range
! east, running south l.2S feet, west 80
feet. northwest IS feet. westerly 10 the
center OF the Little Arkansas river.
northeTly in the center Of the river and
Eleventh street. lying west of eastern
boundary described above. This land ad-
joins the city and is separated from Riv-
erside park by Eleventh street
The petition further states that the de-
PENDANT claims the above described prop
erty under an alleged Unexpired lease.
and that he is removing large quantities
of dirt f-om the land. leaving large holes
and excavations which greatly disfEure
the property Besides this. the petition
states thst h. is cutting the roots Of the
trees and shruhhery In making the exca-
vations. and that water has penetrated
the hanks separating the excavations from
the river. making large mud-hoies allied
with stagnant water. which the petition
contends Is menace 10 pubic health.
Houston & Brooks represent the plain
ri~s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-07-03
MONEY AND LIQUOR
Were Taken from Santa Fe
/ Depot at Valley Center
THIRD TIME THIS YEAR
Thief Believed to Be Resident
of Town

The Santa Fe depot at Valley Center
was broken into and robbed some time
Wednesday night. The amount secured
by the thief was small, but as this is
the third time this depot has been rob
bed this year the Santa Fe people think il
is becoming serious and are determined
TO catch the thief The money drawer
was broken into. but only some small
change was secured. The robber then
turned TO the WeHs-Fargo express pack
ages and from these it is known that he
secured two boxes of whisky. z H.
Stevens, route agent for the Wells Fargo.
went up to Valley Center yesterday morn
ing to check up the packages and sec if
anything else had been taken, and 10
also investigate the matter.
The depot is several squares from the
central business portion of the town and
there is no house near il. a person could
enter it at night with little fear Of
alarming anyone. The operator left the
Sation shortly after s O'Clock Wedncs-
Fday evening and the robbery was not
discovered until he returned at yes
terday morning He wired the Wells
Fargo Office in Wichita that some Of
their express packages had been taken
and they sent a man to the scene Of the
robbery at once TO see if they could find
any traces Of the thief. Since this is the
third tine the station has been entered
this year it is supposed that the person
Going the work either lives in or near
Valley Center. Both the Santa Fe and
the express company are trying hard to
locate the thief