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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-08-06
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES
The laundry is to the second story.
CHAs. CUNNINGHAM

The laundry is to the second story.
The quartermaster' store house is
up two stories and is ready for the top
joists.
Plasterers are at work in the admin
istration building and at the power
house.
Nothing is being done in the power
house, only the tile men are at work
laying tile in the dynamo room.
Maple flooring is being laid down
stairs in ward 4 and steps are being
placed ON the stairs. This will be the
first ward finished.
The kitchen range has come and is
being placed by Boston firm. They
install the kettles, steam table, etc.
The bake oven is being built in the
basement of the kitchen. 1t is a small
affair.
Concrete is being placed in the foun-
dation for the four barracks, and brick
work on them will commence next
week. On No. / barracks the stating
is nearly done, but there is good
deal of work to be done on the inside
to get it ready for plastering. Rafters
are being placed on barracks No. 2.
The central branch near Dayton con.
sists of 51S acres. On this land there
are 30 barracks-1S of them built of
brick, balance frame. There are 10
bath tubs in these buildings, and there
is general bath house containing 81
tubs. There are also 80 toilet rooms
and $50 urinals located in the various
wings. This home was established in
1867 and building has been going on
ever since. Value of the grounds and
improvements, $1,6O6, 9OO51. There
are present on an average about 5000
members, sometimes more, sometimes
less. There are always over thous-
and absent with leave, some of whom
have been away ten years, some for
less time. Before their furloughs are
out they get an extension. The band
consists of twenty eight members and
two civilians and costs 81 ,002. IA for
the year. The pay of the leader is 1926
per month. He has house on the
home grounds and buys his provisions
at the same price the home pays for
them. The billiard room contains five
tables, six pool tables, one bagatelle
table, one pigeon-hole table and four
shuttle boards. No charge is made for
games. They have post fund in these
homes which consists of receipts of the
store, canteen and several other sourc-
es. The receipts for one year were
$147, 39397, of which the home store
had 1898, 028.16 beer hall 800, 410. rs,
hotel $l3OO7 80, transportation $14,-
511.92, amusements $2S5.S5. Over 200, :
600 gallons of beer were sold in a year.
The steam plant consists OF 30 high
pressure boilers. 1t costs 800, 25G. 81 to
maintain it. The dining hall has a
seating capacity of 2,O44, and 910 men,
bers were employed in the diningroom
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during the year and SO in the kitchen.
There were a temporarily detailed in
the kitchen, At this home all the uni.
form clothing is made and sent to the
various national homes, The work is
done by the piece and there are %
members and 1852 civilians employed.
1t costs $l33,51 to keeps man in this
home, then he gets pension, and can
always get a job in the home if he is
capable of doing work.
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COMPANY Inspection.

On last Tuesday evening Company
IF" of this place was inspected at its
armory by Capt +, NJ. NJ. Beall, I, s.
A., assisted by its own commander,
Capt Leroy Reeves, About 60 men
in full Khaki uniform were in line.
They acquitted themselves with credit
and seemed to make a good impression
on the inspection officer. Capt. Bcall
has been detailed by the Federal Gov
eminent to inspect tho Tennessee
troops under the new general militia
law.
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Gold Uust -four best made.

Gold bust four-best made.
See Harry Lyle about Century flour.
Go to the Lee House for quick meal
Mt any hour
Use Century Flour. Get it at II.
w, Lyle q Cos.
Mrs, II. w. Lyle is at home from
Austin Springs.
For good meals at all hours go to the
Star restaurant.
Gen. j. Y. Wilder was in the city
Il short time this week.
Misses Kate and Reta Taylor, Knox
yille are Mt Austin Springs.
Horace Miller has returned from n
short visit to Austin Springs,
G. &. Cochran aud Mrs. Cochran
were in Bristol last Saturday,
The great family flour is branded
Century" II. W. Lyle & Co.
James McGrary ran up to Brls oil
to spend Sunday with homefolks.
Mrs. Ina Massengill, of Bristol, Is
ting her sister, Mrs. NJ. II. Weller,
|. 7. McNees aud wife are visiting
Geo. Hamilton and wife at Cumberland
Gap.
Miss Leone Waggoner was the guest
of friends at Huntdale, N. c., last
week.
Mrs. @. L. Taggart and two boys,
of Erwin, Ky, are visiting Mrs. Foy W.
Dulaney.
Get handsome Soldiers Home Sou
venir Spoon from VIM. SILVER & Co.,
Main Street.
Misses Bessie Burrow and Ruth Lyle
visited the Misses Hawkins at Jones'
boro this week.
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Peter White Dies.

Last Friday afternoon Peter White,
hermit of Science Hill, closed his life
account and paid the balance due
death. "Uncle Peter" had been an
old man for a great many years and
was hard working and honest color
ed citizen and had many white friends
and patrons. He was an eccentric
creature and, having never married,
lived with his brother Tom away up on
the west side of Science Hill and look
ed after small garden and a flock of
geese.
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Buy Cold Dust -four.
FINE LIMESTONE FOR SIDEWALKS.

We have on hand at our furnace in
Carnegie considerable fine limestone
which has been screened through one
half inch screen. This limestone dust
is excellent for making sidewalks and
roads land is much needed in johnson
City.
We will sell this limestone dust at %
cents wagon load, zone or two horses,
and as much as they can haul at ono
load you to do the loading. Call at
Furnace Office
THE CRANBERRY FURNACE Co.
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A Pleasant Evening.

Miss Bird ReMine entertained last
Thursday evening III honor of Miss
Beulah Johnson of Elizabethton, and
Miss Birdie ReMine of Limestone,
Tenn.
The affair was given at the lovely
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Reese, on
Pine street. Delightful refreshments
were served. Decorations for the oc
casion were in the prevailing colors Of
pink and white which wGs used in be
coming effect,
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Merchant Tailor.

G. L, Hinkley came to Johnson
City this week from Milledgeville, Ca,
and will open a merchant tailoring es-
adjustment on the second floor Of No.
- Main street, the room formerly oc-
cupied by DR.. j. H. Preas, opposite
the postoflice. Mr.. Hinkley is an ex-
pert tailor and comes to johnson City
highly recommended both as a man
and a workman. He will carry line
of goods to meet the demands of the
city and will make all clothing in John
son City. He hopes to have share of
the business upon merit alone.
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Free Scholarship.

The Johnson City High School has
been rendered a scholarship in King
College at Bristol. The offer was made
to Principal J. L. Crouch Tuesday by
President Geo. D, Booth, of the col
lege, 1t was made after an examina-
tion of the course of study of the High
School. This scholarship will be award
ed next commencement to the boy fin
ishing the tenth grade with the high
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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.
John W. Hunter has resigned as
manager of the Cranberry Furnace
Company's store, He retired Aug. 1.
Eugene Brown has charge of the store
now.
Peter Bowman's barn was destroyed
by fire last Friday night, caused by
lightning. The loss was covered by
insurance in the Farmers Mutual In
surance Co.
Prof. J. Il. Crouch sustained his
reputation as an educator, at Erwin
during the recent normal and was
prominently mentioned in the resolu
tions adopted.
President J. NJ. Gaunt, of the City
National Bank, has been appointed
stamping clerk for Johnson City by the
Kentucky and Tennessee board of fire
underwriters.
"Uncle" Marshall McCamey is very
sick at the home of G. +. Millhorn.
He has been sick only few weeks but
does not recover so rapidly as his
friends would like.
The accommodating management of
Unaka Springs desires to announce
that picnic parties are always welcome
to the hotel and grounds ut all times,
except on Sundays.
Mrs. L. II. Stevens and daughter,
Margaret, Of Elizabeth, n. j., are the
guests of Mrs. e. e. Ellsworth. Mrs.
Stevens will be pleasantly remembered
by many friends in Johnson City.
Mrs. J. J. Hunt was brought to
Johnson City last week from Knoxville
and is at the home of Mrs. 7. V. Nc.
Gown. She has been in the hospital
at Knoxville and is very sick woman.
Mrs. A. H. Gottschall and three
children, Of Harrisburg, Pa, are
guests of DR.. and Mrs. W. J. Matthews
Mrs. Gottschall was Miss Mary Bar
ker and lived in Johnson City seyera
years ago.
Z. 7. Hart, senior member of thu
firm, will go east in few days to make
purchases for the Hart and Houston
Store. The arrival of his fall selections
will be eagerly waited for, by the ladies
especially.
Miss Mae Jones, a vivacious Virgin
10 beauty, is making her annual visit tt
Mrs. w. f. Jones and the Misses
Henderson. Few persons are NOR,
popular in johnson City society ant
she is always welcome wanderer.
Rev. Geo. D. Booth, president o
King College, Bristol, was in the cit,
this week looking after the interests o
that we'll known institution of learning
! The college seems to be taking on new
life and the president is up and doing
An advertisement elsewhere will Civ
all the information you desire.
Geo. F. Campbell came down from
Unicoi last Friday and remained il
the city until the first Of this week
The wound he received last week wa
more painful than dangerous but he i
getting along very we'll and has gon
back to work. No further trouble i
. anticipated. The dispute over tn
right of way will be settled in court.
DIR. s. L. Howard has decided t
leave Johnson City and take up hi
residence in Ohio. He came here wit
his estimable family about two year
ago from Kentucky and organized tn
bank of Johnson City, now the Git
National Bank. He recently sold hi
stock in this institution and has d.
cided to change his location, much t
the regret of the many friends of til
family in this city. THE COMET wi
3 always be glad to hear of his success i
life wherever located.
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To Help Celebrate.

! The meeting held at Jonesboro last
week to arrange for properly celebrat-
ing the 10th anniversary of the or
ganization of the State of Franklin on
Aug. 23rd, 1903, appointed a committee
from each district to help the matter
along. The following persons were
named for the 9th district Prof.
Crouch, II. II. Carr, Cy H. Lyle, s. G,
Williams, Col. Arnell, H. H. Dyer, e.
NJ. Slack.
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Administrators Notice

All persons having claims against the
estate of Frame King, lately deceased
at Johnson City, Tenn, are hereby
notified to present to and file same
with me, and all persons indebted to
said estate are likewise notified to come
forward and make immediate settle
ment thereof.
This August 5, 1893.
II. @. HUNTER,
Administrator.
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WyTiCk-Wheeler.

Rev. d. F. Wyrick and Miss Annie
Wheeler we're married last Wednesday
evening at the M. E. Church, South,
Rev. A. N. Jackson officiating. Jas.
st. John acted as best man and Mrs.
Jackson was matron of honor. Miss
Annie Miller presided at the organ.
The ceremony followed the prayer
meeting service.
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Lost Barn With Entire Contents

Jonesboro, Tenn, July 31.-Judge
S. j. Kirkpatrick's barn, situated
about one mile north of town, was
burned Wednesday night, destroying
all his hay farming implements, etc.
The origen of the fire is unknown.
The Judge is at Unaka Springs, and
there was no one about the barn. For
tunately for the Judge he had it insur-
ed along in heearly part of this month.
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Last Friday night Mrs. Sam II. Bull
lock died at her home in this city after
an illness of a few months with con-
sumption. The deceased was daugh-
ter of J. D. Crowell and was in her gath
year. She was consistent member of
the First Presbyterian Church and was
good wife and a loving mother.
Funeral services were conducted at the
church Sunday afternoon and the re-
mains were laid to rest in Oak Grove.
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est standing. It's value is $50 90. The
High School has been affiliated with
King College and, because of the high
grade of work done, its graduates will
be accorded the privilege of entering
the Sophomore class of the college
without examination.
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DEATHS.

The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. W. Patton died last Monday eve
ming at Unaka Springs. The little girl
had been sick several months and the
parents had taken her to the Springs
in the hope that she would be benefited.
The remains were brought to this city
and funeral services held at the resi-
dence Tuesday. Interment in Monte
Vista cemetery.
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Kirkpatrick Wears Medal.

AT the shooting contest Saturday for
THE COMET medal II. II. kirkpatrick
captured the trophy from j. 7. Cecil.
Several visitors were present and par
ticipated in the sport. The representa-.
tive of the Winchester Arms Co., Mr..
Long, was present and he is crack
shot. 1t was a rs bird contest and the
score was as follows:
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Board Meeting.

At the regular meeting of the city
council Thursday the East Tennessee
Telephone Co. S franchise was passed
on first reading. No action was taken
in regard to inserting an item in the
bond budget to build City Hall.
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Pocket Book Lost.

Purse lost between Johnson City
and Watauga from train No. 19l. Purse
contained valuable tickets and private
papers as well as funds. Finder will
be literally rewarded upon returning
same to ticket agent at Johnson City.
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Mrs. G. B. Allen is recuperating.

mI5s W ID All6u lb ISCupeIhtluS'
Misses John, of Norton, Va, are
guests of Mrs, j, Il, Brading,
Rev. j. r. Herndon, Mrs. Herldon
and baby, are visiting Mrs. r. A.
Wood.
Miss Augusta Bradford and niece,
Miss Augusta Cleague, Of Chattanoog,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. T, Harris.
Miss Mabel Jackson has entered
suit against the city for $4,000 for a
damaged ankle caused by fall on a
sidewalk.
The Presbytery of Holstou will meet
at Kingsport, Tenn, on Wednesday
evening, August ., 1908, at 7:3O o'clock.
JOHN s. EAKN,
Stated Clerk.
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Over a Million

Singer sewing machines sold each year.
Did You ever count up to a million? 1t
means large number made happy by
the best sewing machine in the world.
Prices reduced at the Singer store, No.
17-6th street, Bristol, Tenn.
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Where stores are lighted properly a
stranger will always go. 1t shows
prosperity, also that the owner has
goods tor inspection. 1t is a special
invitation to call. Light up.
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Chas. NJ. MCGEE and daughter, Miss
Orrie, and Capt. Andrew Riley and
sister-in-law, Mrs. Crumley, went to
Johnson City Sunday 10 attend the
funeral Of their relative, Mrs. Bullock.
The deceased, who was about 81 years
of age, was daughter of J. D. Crow
ell, of johnson City. Her death was
due to consumption. Bristol Courier.
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Petition in Bankruptcy.

Won Kendall, of johnson City, has
filed petition in bankruptcy in the
United States district court. He gives
his liabilities as $500 and assets
nominal. Knoxville Sentinel
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Married.

W. j. Kelley and Mrs. Aderlie Pres
ley were married last Sunday by Rev.
J. M. Lewis at the home of the minis
ter. A number Of friends were pres
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Card of Thanks,

We desire to thank our friends for
the many kindnesses shown us during
the recent sickness and death of our
son, Johnny. Very truly,
Mr.. AND Mrs. L. W. BAUM.
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An S,room dwelling on Market street
with all modern conveniences, Apply
to II. W. LYLE.
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Gold Dust flour will please the
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r He y COMET

\YTATAUGA LODGE, No. alQ, I. O. o. f.,
w meets on Monday evening of each week
Lodge room in l}rubSun Building, East Market
street, rear OF Post ONCE Visiting brothers
cordially welcomed p9i
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! 0est OF you
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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.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-30
The energy lewiston Charleston and ASOm citizens possible boat
FANCY POULTRY ON SHOW
Fanciers of the Middle West Gather at
ST. Louis for the Exhibition

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Nov. 30,-Several
thousand specimens of the finest chick
ems, ducks, geese, turkeys and other
varieties of domestic fowl make up
the great poultry show which opened
in this city today under the st. Louis
Poultry Fanciers' association. The
entire Middle West is represented
among the exhibits and the show as
whole is undoubtedly one of the larg
est and best of its kind ever held in
America. Besides the feathered prize
winners the exhibits include a large
assortment of fancy rabbits, guinea
pigs and other pet stock. Judging of
exhibits was commenced today and
will be continued until the show closes
the end of the week Poultry fanciers
from all parts of Missouri, Illinois and
neighboring states are expected to be
among the visitors of the week.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-30

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO. Nov. 3O-The four car
barn bandits placed under arrest were
taken to Harrison street station this
morning to prevent Jail delivery. An
armed patrol took them through the
corridors and only their immediate rel
atives will be allowed entrance.
The bandits are being treated as
though they are under death watch
Every visitor is searched A speedy
trial, conviction and execution is ex-
pected. Vandine's sweet heart, Mamie
Dunn, is exploiting herself in a museum
to gain funds for his defense
Vandyne admits that he was mem
ber of the Kid Curry gang, of Idaho
desperadoes and has accomplices and
friends in the hole in the wall Roeski.
who is the least given to boasting of
the quartet says Vandne will be res
cued by friends from the far west II
chance offers. Roeski is the first of
the bandits to weaken. He passed the
afternoon weeping in his cell. The po-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-30
new BOAT FOR UPPER
SNAKE RIVER TO Be BUILT
Lewiston Navigation Co., Limited Organized
Saturday Night by Stockholders Who
Met at Commercial Club

The Lewiston Navigation company,
when the articles of incorporation were
adopted at meeting of the stockhold-
ers, in the Commercial club rooms Be
is said that the enterprise of the citi-
Zens of Lewiston valley deserve a high
mark of credit for their liberal sup
port, which will again be the means of
opening navigation to the large and
productice country tributary to the
Upper Snake River.
The meeting Saturday night was
called promptly at eight o'clock by
Chairman w. F. Kettenbach. w L..
Thompson was elected secretary. The
report of the soliciting committee was
heard. Their report showed that $21,-
210 had been raised from among the
citizens of Lewiston, Charleston and
Asotin.
The meeting was addressed by Mr..
O. E. Guernsey of the Eureka Mining
company, who has been one of the
prime movers in the boat project. Mr..
Guernsey stated that provided $4,000
were subscribed then there would be
no question as to the success of the
enterprise and was of the opinion that
the balance shoyld be subscribed before
Incorporation. a number of subscrib-
ers present Immediately responded and
the $3.50 was made up.
The Lewiston Navigation company
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-30

hands with many old friends here and
seemed pleased to be back in Lewiston
again.
Mr.. Elliott returned to the depot
from his ride a few minutes before
eight o'clock, and when approached by
Teller reporter said:
Lewiston is a splendid city, I am
agreeably surprised at its size and
beauty. I have just returned from a
carriage ride through the residence
portion and through Charleston and
must say that you certainly have a
grand city"
I'VE have made the trip here during
the night, so that we may be able to
inspect the road during daylight on our
return trip"
When asked whether the n. P. had
any new improvements in the day of
construction in this section, in view
he said:
There is nothing at this time that
we have in mind in that line. The pur-
pose of my trip over the companys
lines, is to familarize myself with it's
imnediate needs. l shall perhaps
study the matter out on my return to
ST Paul
Mr.. Elliott stated that their trip
throughout the coast was very pleas
ant one. They only had rain on one
day. He stated also that it was his
intention to make another trip to this
section during the coming spring or
summer.
Mr.. Elliott is the last person one
would pick out in his party as presi
dent of the road. He is ordinarily at
tired and is most democratic in his
dress and manner. In his conversa-
ton, he mpresses one. however, of
having great force of character.
The special went east from Spokane
last night.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-30

trunks. They managed to get to
shore, but could not get out of the
water owing to the big bluffs that run
perpendicular in to the water at this
point They hung onto the rocks and
the trunks. Bert Mcfarland was
thrown close into where the Carsley
boys We're and Jock Carsley told Bert
to grab hold of the trunk which he did.
After getting hold of the trunk Bert
said that his brother Eph was attached
to line which he held. At this time
Bert let go of the trunk and sunk be-
meath the water and nothing more was
seen of the two Mcfarland Bros. by the
Carsleys.
The two oil tanks were later seen
floating down the river minus the line.
and the supposition is, that Eph Nc
Farland had wrapped one end OF the
line around himself and Bert had
wrapped the other end around bis body
and when Eph began to so down it
pulled Bert along with him.
Eph Mcfarland was about 26 years
of age and was married, his wife be-
ing an employee of the Pring Candy
company. Bert Mcfarland was a young
man about 90 years of age, They re-
sided on Upper Snake River avenue.