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Valuable SWill.

The Soldiers Home asked for bids
last week upon the slop that the insti-
tuition would produce, and several of
our citizens attempted to purchase it.
Alderman Wofford, Jas. A. Martin and
Robt Martin knowing that the Home
was established by Col. Brownlow
must have thought the slop would be
full of pie and bid $76 quarter for the
swill. They got it, and the fnancier
of the trio now figures that it is cost
ing them So. 80 per barrel, and it's very
thin water at that. When they get
thoroug hly onto their job they will
condemn the output and force the in
stitution to make good slop.
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Wednesday, NoV. u, 1903,

at the usual voting places, for the pur-
pose of electing one alderman each for
the First, Second and Fourth Wards
for the ensuing term ; also one alder
man for the long term and one alder
man for the short term for the Third
Ward.
The following officers have been APP
pointed for the purpose of holding said
election. The judges will call at the
office Of A. H. Bullock, ESQ.,, Wednes-
day morning and receive ballot boxes,
ballots and necessary stationery for
holding said election:
FIRST WARD
Oficer-R. A. Wood.
Judges-R. s. Hicks, l.. L. Duke, w.
X. Martin.
CIerks-H. II. Dyer, r. M. Dulaney.
Registrars II. Bullock, P. @.
Miller Will Duke, assistant.
SECOND WARD.
Oficer-G. T. Lee.
Judges-R. J. Lusk, M. Jackson, W,
j. Braswell.
Clerks-P. G. Hoss, Folsom Beckner
Registrars Eli McNees, D. A. Pat
ton DanI Kite, Assistant.
THIRD WARD.
Officer-George Barnes.
Judges-Thos. 0. Allen, J. D. Crow
ell, John A. Hatcher.
Clerk-R. E. White, j. @. Bate.
Registrars-D. @. Price, e. H. Pnr.
cell l. F. Lewis, Assistant.
FOURTH WARD.
Officer-C. H. Cambridge.
Judges-Cy Fl. lyle, g. Fl. Wolfe,
Fayette King.
Glerks-Joe Collect, J. D. Weaver.
Registrars H. Hoss, G.. 7. Leib
Joshua Boring, Assistant.
This Oct. 25th, 1908.
GEO. w. WLLETT,
J. NJ. MARTIN,
M. H. CANNON,
Commissioners of Election.
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Hncampment Organized.

AT meeting of Watauga Slodge No,
2l9, /, o, o. F., last Monday night, it
was decided to organize an encamp-
ment, and sixty-three charter members
were secured for the higher degree.
The charter has been sent for and it is
expected that the degree will be con
ferred about the Goth of this month.
The Odd Fellows have a strong lodge
in this city and it is always up and
doing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

*Soore of those who only shot portion OF the
events,
The following members of the Bris-
tol Gun Club were present: r. NJ.
Crumley, A. S. Mcneil, S. W. Rhea,
G. G. English, S. L. King, A. NJ.
Hatcher, J. NJ. Berry, E. X, Bachman,
H. A. Arrants, W. II. Hicks, Justin
King, E. B. Smith, s. g. Keller, W,
b. Kilgore and P. W. Flick. Several
of the gentlemen brought their wives
with them as mascots.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
Miss Jackson Wins.

The Sentinel's popularity contest
closed Saturday and Johnson City
fourth one of the winners. Miss Mabel
Jackson, one of our most popular young
ladies, carried off the fourth prize with
SO, 1873 votes. The award is two round
trip tickets to the Worlds Fair next
year at st. Louis. Miss Jackson is be-
ing complimented by her numerous
friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
Miles Gets a Long Term.

The special term of the circuit court
convened at Jonesboro Monday and
seems to have organized for business,
The case of the State VS.. James Miles
for assault upon little Queenie Eads
resulted in Miles getting 80 years in
the penitentiary. The former trial re.
suited in mis-trial. Hon Dana Har-
man assisted in the prosecution.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

Let your light so shine that custom
ers can see what they are purchasing.
If in doubt, call upon the Watauga
Lighting and Power Co.
Albert Miller and follow workman
fell from scafIol 20 feet to the ground
Tuesday aud sustained painfully in
jurles. They were working for Jim
Curtis on the Hunt residence on Una
ka avenue.
Alderman Hart is back from Hot
Springs, Ark. but is not entirely free
from the political fever. He found
out, however, that Hot Springs is the
only town he has ever struck where an
alderman can spend his salary every
morning before breakfast.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
For the Manager
Beer Ordered,

MIR. M. II. Rush, agent in Bristol
for the Knoxville Brewing Company,
received yesterday an order from the
management of the Soldiers Home in
Johnson City, for fifty barrels of beef
to be sent at once to the institution.
Mr.. Rush made the shipment this
morning. Bristol Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
Free Delivery Service

Washington, Nov. 9.-The pos mas
ter-general has issued orders for the
establishment of a free delivery ervice
on February /, 1905, at johnson City
with four carriers, two substitutes and
twenty-seven letter-boxes.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
Will Hire a Cook.

We don't particular need a cook, our
wife can do the work very easily, but
If an energetic woman wants to learn
kitchen work she can get work at
Builtless. Don't write, come.
CY II. LYLE,
For the Manager.
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ELECTION NOTICE

By virtue of the authority of law in
us vested as Commissioners of Elec-
ton for Washington County, Tennes.
see, notice is hereby given that an
election will be opened and held in
each of the several wards of johnson
City, in said county, on
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
Cheap Lumber.

Any one desiring cheap lumber for
stables, wood houses, hog pens, ETC.,
can get part Of the fence around the
base ball park by calling on w. P.
Cooper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

STRAYED.-A cream colored Jersey
COW, with the lash of her tail black.
Has been away since Monday. Lib
eral reward paid for her return.
MARION MCMACKIN.
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Since deciding to move to Bristol the
the calibre of Hon. Rob't. Burrows
family has been enlarged to 44-4 girls
and boys, the last boy was born last
Monday night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

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, 1903-11-05

Fresh oysters served at all hours al
the Star Restaurant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
Clean Cotton Rags.

We will pay one cent per pound for
. or 800 pounds at factory.
EXUM FURNITURE Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

VIM. Silver & Co. sell Waterman s
fountain pens.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

J. M. Brown has leased the Pied
mont and has taken charge. He has
moved his family here from Unaka
Springs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

A good fountain pen for 81. 90 OF VIM.
Silver & Co.'s, Main street.
J. F. Crumley left for Baltimore
Thursday for the winter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05
t NE y COMET

XTATAUGA LODGE, No, 2lg, l. o, o. T.,
w meets on Monday evening of each week,
Lodge room in Brabson Building East Market
street rear OF Post ONCE Visiting brothers
cordially welcomed QW
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-11-05

Last Sunday Rev. S. H. Willard
celebrated his S5th birthday. His
daughter, Mrs. Wright, and Charlie
Wright, were down from Bristol to
spend the day with the family. Mr..
Willard is getting very feeble aud has
been quite Ill this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

In establishment He hadn't another
word to say, nor did he utter single
complaint about the food. He spoke Of
the canal treaty and RoOsevelt's
chances. of denomination, and when
dinner was over he quietly observed:
"As the girl has gone, will help you
do the work"
"But you needn't do that. I can man
age everything while you smoke and
read"
He took off his coat and helped to
clear the table, and when that had
been accomplished he took his stand at
the sink and washed the dishes for her
TO dry. His action brought tears to her
eyes. but they were banished again by
the thought that Mr.. Bowser must have
lost his mind since breakfast. 1t was
years since he had been SO quiet. Never
In all his married life had he had
dishcloth in his hand. She had read
and heard of peoples minds becoming
blanks, and as a test she softly asked:
"Can you remember ali that happen
ed to you today"
Certainly" he replied with a smile
rs he finished the last dish.
"And did you meet with any accident
yr hear any bad news"
Nothing at all, dear. Now we are
done I'll have a smoke"
When he had taken seat In the
rocking chair in the sitting room the
family cat leaped upon his knee for the
first time in two years, and to her great
surprise he did not at once try to break
her neck. On the contrary, her spinal
column was rubbed in a way to bring
out purs, and he even extended the
rubbing to her tail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

I want to ak him what sort of a sign
1t was''
1t was a red moon, sah," announced
Brudder Jones in hushed voice.
An did yo' see it at midnight?'
eyes.
An @ or left shoulder"
can Cd black cat yeowl out at de
same minute?"
''She did, sah.
Oats a bad sign, Brudder Jones-a
very bad sign. It's sign dat de win
dows of dis hall want washin' an de
stove coat of blackin' an dat if yo',
as janitor, don't hev de work all done
befo' de next meetin' of dis club I'll
hev an interview wild yo' in de ante
room dat will make yo'r heart ache for
month
AN I'ze gwine to say jest word or
two to de rest of yO'. Dis Limekiln
club am supposed to be composed of
sensible pussons. 1t am de representa-
tive an mouthpiece of de 100000
GUILD men in America. Its members
am s'posed to hev passed de aige Of
ghosts an spooks, dreams an signs, an
to be lookin' on de serious side of
things. We amt stoppin' de wheels Of
progress bekase a black cat happens to
cross de road in front of us, an we
amt turnin' into chill'en bekase we
hear de bray of a mewl ober our left
shoulder.
II want no mo- nonsense. Yo' want
to drap all ghosts an spooks an signs
down de well, an yo' want to wake up
in de mawnin' an send all yo'r dreams
out of de window. It's either dat or go.
de next member who sees a spook
or dreams a dream will find de doahs
locked on him, an if he hangs around
too long I shall make it my duty to
leave de char an go out an make him
see sich signs dat his ears won't git
ober feelin' cold fur year to cum.
eve will now break dis meetin' in
two an go home, but shall foller clus
behind sartin members, an in case dey
see any white crows or red moons
loafin' around dey kin look out fur con-
sequences dat will lift DER heels off de
airth.' M. QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

around in de darkness. A spOok alluS
carries a club an grits it's teeth. If
yo' has bin downtown shootin' craps
till midnight an has lost de So de old
woman wanted fur a pair of shoes
keep yo'r eye out fur spooks as yO'
open de gate. Look to de right an de
left as yo' tiptoe along. Yo' hope de
old woman am in bed an sound asleep
an dat de spooks hev all gone off to a
cake walk, but a surprise party awaits
yo' Bout de time yo' put yo'r hand
ON de knob Of de kitchen doah a spook
rises up from behind an ash bar'l an
swings a club ag'in de back of yo'r
neck, an de next half hour am all
dream to yo'.
81 don't know what dream Cart
wheel Johnson had, but Ize had some
powerful warnin's in my time.
"Once / dreamed of walkin' in de
road wild seben brack cats follerin' ar
ter me, an de next day / got into
dispute wild Deacon Taylor bout de
garden of Eden an was laid up in bed
fur week.
"At anodder time dreamed l was a
black boss chasin' a white COW around,
an it wasn't two days befo' l cum
down wild de mumps an couldn't git
my mouf open fur ten days.
"Ag'in 1 dreamed dat 1 was feather
bed, an dat a GUILD pusson had stole
me off de fence whar l was takin' a
sun bath, an dat VERY night my
dawg died in commissions an de roof
Of de wood shed caved in.
81 has also had experience wild
signs.
Zone night as 1 was bout startin'
out to go UP de alley wild a bag on
my arm I saw a star fall from de
heavens. I should hev turned back an
gone to bed, but I didn't. I kept on
after dose chickens, an bout de time
I got 'em policeman got me, an /
went up fur thirty days.
"At anodder time I was gwine along
de road an a hunchback asked me
what time it was. 1t was SIGH a good
sign dat I invested TO- dollars in lot
terry ticket an lost cherry cent of it.
ooh, yes, my frens, l has had heaps
an heaps to do wild spooks an dreams
an signs an ha'nts, an yo' kin cum
to me fur advice any time. I'll save
yo' de trubble, howeber, by givin' yo'
some advice right heah an now.
"On my way home dis eavenin' l
shall drap into Samuel Sims cabin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
BOWSER'S STRANGE
ACTIONS
He Spends the Evening at Home In Quiet
Manner and Makes EiC Wife Very Anxious

"You haven't got a telegram that
mothers dead, have your asked Mrs.
Bowser as she became nervous over
the situation.
"No, dear. 1 should be very sorry if
I had"
''And is business good?''
'Never better"
"And-and you haven't seen a doctor
who told you that you had heart dis
ease and were liable to drop dead at
any momentY'
'No, nothing of the kind. I think my
heart is all right"
The cat and Mrs. Bowser exchanged
looks, but they could not make it out.
The newspaper was full of things to
be discussed or disputed, but Mr.. Bow
ser wasn't saying a word. His cigar
was a bad one, but he didn't utter one
single threat against the seller. There
was a hole in the heel Of one of his
socks, but he wasn't claiming to be a
| martyr and on his way to the poor
house.
The cat thought it over and grew
suspicious and jumped down, and Mrs.
Bowser thought it over and made up
her mind to try heroic remedy. The
gas bill had come in that afternoon,
and she took it off the mantel and
said:
ST don't see how this comes. Our
gas bill for this month is 35 cents
more than last. I think you ought to
investigate it."
''Oh, it's probably correct" indiffer
emily replied Mr.. Bowser, looking up.
On a hundred different occasions,
even when the bill was smaller, ne had
waved it aloft and paraded around and
threatened to sue and be sued clear
to the court of last resort, but on this
occasion he wouldn't even look at the
figures.
There was one more remedy, and as
soon as she could control her emotions
was out and some more must be or
dered, and she so stated.
"Coal out, eh?' he repeated. "Well,
dear, you made it last three days over
time and you'd better telephone the
first thing in the morning"
"But do you think that last ton was
as good as we have been getting?"
"Fully as good"
Neither the gas nor the coal ques-
ton could start him, and Mrs. Bowser
incidentally mentioned that the base
ment bell was out of order, the back
door needed fixing and the boys in the
street had thrown a stone and cracked
a pane of glass in one of the upper win
doWs.
Mr.. Bowser made no reply for three
minutes Then he yawned out:
"Well, don't worry over these things.
I didn't sleep very we'll last night and
I guess I'll go to bed"
He babe her good night and went up
stairs. Five minutes later she was at
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

the telephone in consultation with the
family doctor, while the cat stood by
with anxious countenance.
When she had related her fears and
anxieties over the wire, the doctor
soothingly replied:
eyes, it may all be as you say, but
don't be alarmed about it. It is simply
what we call reaction. He is taking
rest from antiques at auction and pigs
for winter pork, and it won't be three
days before he will be buying barrel
of fireproof paint or digging for coal
in the back yard" M. QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11


him in the hall and noticed that he
hung up his hat instead of dropping it
on the floor.
Never BETTER" replied Mr.. Bowser,
"and l am ready for dinner"
Il must tell you," she said as she
followed him to the dining room, that
our cook has gone. She walked off this
noon, and l haven't got much of din
ner for you"
That's all right and you needn't
worry" he good naturally replied. Il
didn't imagine she would stay long,
and we can easily get another"
Mrs. Bowser had expected the usual
lecture when a girl quit-all her fault;
want Of system; put too much work on
the help; had no real interest in their
welfare-and she looked at Mr.. Bowser
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

fur a little chat, an if I find he hasn't
got sense huff in his head to know dat
de spook dat fetched him a whack was
his old woman den he won't be a mem
Der Of dis club ODER two days longer.
1 don't want to glib Mrs. Shin away,
but I can't hev de discipline of dis
club upset.
when I git frew talkin' wild Brud-
der Shin shall drap in on Brudder
Johnson an ak him bout dat dream
of his dat made him afeared to come
out tonight. He may hev dreamed dat
he was up in balloon or down in a
coal mine, but reckon he'll be trottin'
up an down de road at a lively gait
widtn ten minutes arter / strike his
house.
'As fur Brudder Jones, who has seen
sign an am steppin' around softly,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
BETTING the Crime.

He stole kiss, a very little thing,
And for the crime he sought to make
amends
BY placing on the grieved ones hand q
ring.
This done, you'd think just restitution
ends.
But, law appeased, 'tN> ) made a church
affair;
The two were bound who'd caused this
bit Of strife.
Though but kiss he stole, no more
swear,
The sentence Of the rector was, "FoI
life"
Roy Farrell Greene In New York
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

She does not know how to guide the rod
of the whirring automobile
Or to sit all day under balmy skies in a
yacht with her hand at the wheel,
Nor does she care for the clubrooms gay,
nor does she possess throne,
But she knows how to guide, to steer and
be queen in the paradise of home
George c. Watson in New York Her
aid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
Why Solomon Doubted.

The little boy was asked by Sunday
school teacher to write all he knew
about Solomon and hand his paper to
her the next Sunday. The following
Sunday he handed her slip Of paper
on which was written:
king Solomon was a great and wise
man. He had 100 wives. After that
he did not believe in God."-New York
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
A Wonderful Man.

"What is there so remarkable about
him?''
"Why, he can put in two weeks fish,
ing and when he comes back refrain
absolutely from telling about the fish
that got away" -Brooklyn Eagle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
INCOMPLETE Luxury.

"You can afford to smoke cigars that
cost a dollar apiece" said the less sue
cessful friend
That's true" answered Mr.. Cumrox
regretfully, "but mother and the girls
insist on my sitting out in the park to
smoke one of 'em the same as if it
were a Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
A Society Woman.

Nell-Is she a society woman?
Believes, indeed. She belongs to
no less than eighteen societies for the
suppression Of as many things.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

Clara-Pa, George says he isn't half
good enough to be my husband.
Father-Humph! He talked to me
as if he was plenty good enough to
have me for a father-in-la w.-Detroit
Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
Envied.

"Alasv' moaned the poet. ~ put my
most soulful thoughts on paper, but my
messages fall before the eyes of the
unthinking canaille. They laugh at
everything write"
ALAS" moaned the humorous poet,
II wish had your luck!'-Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
Then He stopped The Clock.

May-Oh, George, papa set the alarm
for 1870 tonight.
George-Indeed! Didn't you remark
the other night that the ticking was
monotonous and annoyed you?-Chel-
sea Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
Giants In These Days.

"He has been a giant in the literary
world
'Indeed?'
Eyes; he has seen the time when he
could keep five historical novels run
ming serially at the same time, blind
Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
It's His Money.

FREDDY, you come back here with
that penny. Mamma told me to give
it to the heathen.'
That's all right, Oracle. She called
me little heather yesterday" San
Francisco Examiner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11

adam Jones am
keepin' mighty
quiet nowadays
bekase he has
seen a sign in de
heavens dat he
am not long fur
dis world.
"In my time l
has had a heapof
experience wild
SIGH things, an, l
am gwine to say
a few words to
yo'. In de fust
place, am dar
SIGH a thing as a
spOok? / answer
dat dar is. I hev
seen as many as
fO'teen of dem
in de last fo'ty
years.
"a spook am a
thing all kivered
up in a white
sheet an fOatin'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
A Serious Affair.

"You say that French editor was
wounded in a duel?"
eyes. Just as he was turning to fire
his foot slipped, and he sprained his
ankle. "-Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
A Second Thief,

"Some mean sneak ran of with my
umbrella today"
with your umbrella?'
"Well, with the umbrella l have
been carrying all week. "-Philadelphi
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
copyright, 1903, by c. B. Lewis

AIHtnoS h m'' ss Hs~ss' t fst a ofsse
w afternoon she half expect
ed that an express wagon
would unload fire escape or patent
alley gate at the door before the dinner
hour. She also regarded it as highly
probable that man might come along
with a new milk COW or a dozen hens
purchased by Mr.. Bowser earlier in the
day.
Nothing out of the usual routine took
place, however, and she made up her
mind that he would bring home bot
tie of spring tonic or painting bought
at an auction. She was disappointed
in this as we'll He quietly entered the
house, carrying nothing but his UNI
brella and having failed to bang the
gate after him in his usual vigorous
style.
aren't you feeling as we'll this even
ing as usual?" she queried as she met
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-11
THE LIME
KILN CLUB
Brother Gardner Lecturer on SpookT.
DreamS and Thingc

"A MY 7 fr'en's," said Brother
kAAM Gardner to the members OF
NV I'LL the Limekiln club after the
windows had been opened
to let the smoke out, II has bin told
dat Samuel Shin am not heah tonight
bekase he met up wild a spook two
eavenin's ago an de ghost mighty neah
broke his back
81 has also bin told dat Cartwheel
Johnson was afeared to leave his house
bekase of dream he had, an dat Give
The Jasper news., 1903-12-10

A strange feature OF the powder
mill explosion at Carthage is the
employees at the mill, who were
within a short distance from it did
not hear the report A doctor
says that the only reason for this
lat he can think Of are that the
jar Was SO great that the men were
all rendered unconscious for a
fractional part Of second by the
explosion, or that the jar upon the
Il um Of the eur was so great that
it wds impossible for them to hear
the explosion.