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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Watauga Notes.

Watauga, Tenn, Feb. l7.-Miss Ed
18th Foster, of Washington College, il
visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. B. Smalling.
Charles Carson, Of Telford, was here
last week and also yesterday on business
Married, Friday, February 18th, Lee
Smith and Miss Suzetta Vanhoy, s. Fl.
Hendrix, Esq, officiating.
A, N. Vanhoy and wife are of on
visit to their old home in Forsythe
county, N. @.
The revival continues. A large crowd
was in attendance Sunday. Thirty
persons joined the church and all were
baptized except those who chose to be
immersed. They will be baptized later
but the time has not yet been announced
Mrs Deborah Massengill OF Piney
Flats was here last Sunday visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Edgar Robertson, and
other relatives.
AS Mark Twain once said of Rhode
Island, East Tennessee is too small to
hold its weather and it is bullying over
into the adjacent states.
Sunday was an ideal spring day and
the thermometer rose to "A, yesterday
it rained all day and at p. IN. the
blizzard struck us and this morning
the snow covered the ground and the
thermometer stood at 10 above zero
very nearly as cold as at any time this
winter-a drop of GA degrees in less
than two days.
The river is up six or seven feet 4
there is no way of crossing it with
horses or vehicles.
A. G. Weatherby, representing NJ. I.
Gump, was here yesterday selling gro
ceries.
s. @. O'Brien, of Winston Salem, N.
c., was her yesterday.
W. b. Reynolds and M. S. Bennett
came home Saturday from Elizabethton
and are now cut off by high water.
Tom Gillespie was here several days
last week to visit his wife and sons.
Miss Lillian Gillespie came up Sat-
urday to visit her parents and brothers.
Some of our poultry raisers are TAX
ing advantage of the high prices to sell
their surplus stock.
W. B. Hendrix and George Poland
left Sunday to join Galloway's bridge
crew.
MRS. g. w. Wills is on q visit TO hei
husband at the Tennessee Lumber Cos
mill near Damascus, Va.
A. J. Sellars, who has been employ
ed by the Tennessee Lumber Co., came
home Sunday to visit his family.
Mr.. Swadley was here Sunday to Wis
it his uncle, H. X. Bowman.
A. J. and William Lilly of Sullivan
county came down Sunday to attend
the revival meeting.
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New Barber Outfit.

The City Barber Shop has been very
greatly improved within the last few
weeks The interior has been newly
painted and papered, but the greatest
improvement is the addition of hand
some mirror case covering the east side
of the room. 1t is made of oak, dark
golden finish, and beautifully polished.
A fourth chair has been added and it is
the latest model with hydraulic move
mpnt. The genial proprietors are to
be congratulated upon the changes and
now have one of the neatest tonsoriaI
parlors in East Tennessee.
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Opera House by giving his name and
announcing his vote "for saloons" or
"no saloons" This manner of voting
was opposed vigorously and the vote
by ayes and noes sounded so close that
great many present claimed it was
impossible for them to decide, but
Chairman Smith decided that the ayes
had it and that settled it. A petition
is now being circulated and being lib
orally signed asking the election COM
missioners to call an election to abol-
ish the charter in a manner prescribed
by chapter 1866 of the acts of 1901. AS
has been stated in The COMET hereto
fore there is considerable opposition to
abolishing the charter on purely legal
grounds aud this election will be
fought by the ants. The present
squabble seems to be caused by the
manner OF voting.
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lack Curtis Drowned.

Information was received in this city
Monday by the brothers of the unfor-
tunate that Jack Curtis had fallen from
a footlog while trying to cross a great
ly swollen creek at Morgantown, VIVA,
and was drowned. SO far it has been
impossible to recover the body. His
brothers, Mart and Jim, have gone to
the scene to find the remains if posi-
bic. Jack Curtis made his home in
johnson City, but had gone to West
Virginia to work. The news of his
sudden death was quite a shock to his
relatives and friends in this city.
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Going Westward.

To those who happened to be at the
depot Monday when the first two west
bound trains left it looked like a whole
country was westward bound" Tick
cts were sold Monday to forty-five,
which does not include small children,
for points in the state of Washington,
Iowa, Missouri and Texas. Some ten
or fifteen left Tuesday for points in the
vest. 1t does look like something ought
to be done to stop this immigration to
the western country, but like the cat,
"they will all come back. Herald
and Tribune.
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Miss Lena Barton Sings.

twill not be surprise to the friends
of Miss Lena Barton, although a pleas
ure, to learn that she was selected to
render an illustrated solo at lecture
recently given in Portsmouth, Va, by
Rev. E. S. Fitzpatrick of Boston. The
Portsmouth Star in speaking of the en-
tertainment said; "Miss Lena Barton,
the popular soloist of the Park View
Baptist church choir, will sing The
Holy City, and while she sings the
song will be illustrated by numerous
views
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
A Deplorable Accident

The homo of Mr. aud Mrs, Joe NJ iller,
about three miles west of this city, is
filled with sorrow this week because a
loaded shot gun was allowed to get into
the hands of six-year old son. Mr..
Miller had been out looking for pan
ther that had been heard in the neigh
borhood and when he returned to the
house put the gun under the bed and
neglected to eject the loaded shell.
While he and Mrs. Miller we're out of
the room the little boy found the gun
and by some means discharged it. The
shot took effect in the head of his baby
sister, IS months old, whom be was no
doubt trying to amuse, aud killed her
instantly. The grief stricken family
have the sympathy of a large circle of
friends in their peculiarly sad bereave.
ment
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Notice 10 Defendant IN Attachment
Cy q. Lyle I
VS.. Before
Wheeler & Wilson Man CT. Lee, J. P
ufacturing Company

To Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing
Company: In pursuance of an order
heretofore made and entered by G. T.
Lee, ESQ, justice of the peace of
Washington county, Tennessee, in an
attachment suit, wherein Cy H. Lyle is
plaintiff and you are defendant, you are
hereby notified that, upon the affida-
Wit of the plaintiff, in which it is al
legged that the said defendant is indebt-
ed to the plaintiff in the sum of $98. 10,
which is Justly due and unpaid, that
said defendant Wheeler & Wilson Man
ufacturing Company is q resident
of the state of Tennessee, so that the
ordinary process of law can not be
served upon it, writ of attachment
was, on the 10th day of January, 1908,
issued in this cause against you by said
G. T. Lee, j. p, which writ came into
the hands Of /. N. Boring, a deputy
sheriff of said county, and was by him,
on the said 10th day of January, 1908,
duly levied on certain property of
yours, to-wit: By garBisheeing $104. on
in the hands of the Tennessee Furni-
ture and Supply Company, resident OF
said town, said sum being confessed 10y
said Tennessee Furniture and Supply
Company to be debt due you as fol.
lows one note of $104.OO, due in -four
equal payments of $26. 90 each on Jauu.
airy 30th, February 2Sth, March Goth
and April 30th, 1908, as appears by said
deputy sheriff, made on said January
10Th, 1908. Now then, you, the said
| Whaeler & Wilson Manufacturing Com
pany, are required to appear at moor
on the 23rd day of February, 1903, Al
the Office of said G.. L. Lee, J. F., il
said town of Johnson City, in the 9tl
civil district of said county, before hin
as the justice having cogniEaueeef thil
cause, then and there TO defend thi
action so commenced against you by
attachment, otherwise the cause vii
be proceeded in against you ex parte.
Witness my hand at johnson City
Tennessee, this January 81, 1908.
(967) q. T. LEE, j. P.
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The Saloon Question.

The saloon question seems to be ex-
ercising both brains and muscle in
johnson City just now. The anti-sa-
loon people asked the board of alder
men to call an election for the purpose
of getting au expression upon the ques-
ton, in order that the representative
and senator could act with the major
ity. The question came up at this
meeting as to the manner of ballot, the
antis wanting viva voce vote but the
majority of the board favored the
Dortch law. 1t was agreed that the
matter should be submitted to a mass
meeting of the citizens This meeting
was held Tuesday night of this week in
the Opera House and it was full of peo-
pie; some of the people were full of
temperance and some full of intemper-
ance, and both sides were anxious to
win. Mayor Crumley called the meet
ing to order and Ex-mayor Summers
and j p. Smith were placed in nomi-
nation for chairman. The vote was sc
close chat Mr.. Crumley could not de-
eide and the house was divided and the
chairman called upon M. [. Gump to
size up the crowds. He decided in
favor of Mr., Smith aud he took the
chair amid an uproar. Quiet was re-
stored, however, after few caustic re.
marks by the chairman, which were
subsequently withdrawn and the bust
ness proceeded in order. February
9th was selected as the date of th,
election, and all voters qualified t.
vote for mayor last November can vote
in this election by walking up to tbs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Tyler-Young.

Wednesday evening the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. F. Hoss was the scene Of
a quiet wedding. Mr. Nat Tyler of
Conkling, and Miss Kate Young Of
Jonesboro, were the contracting par
ties, and Rev. J. B. Chase, Baptist
minister Of Conkling, performed the
ceremony that welded the destinies Of
these loving hearts. The bride is a
daughter Of W. F. Young and has many
friends here whose good wishes will
follow her through life. They will re-
side at Conkling.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

The entertainment at the Archer
home last Thursday afternoon in honor
of Miss Mayfeld, the accomplished
guest Of Mrs. Archer, was an elaborate
affair. The cosy home had been artis-
tically treated with evergreens and
potted plants. The charming hostess
was in her element and the afternoon
slipped into history pleasantly and
swiftly. Progressive whist was indulg-
ed in, but was stopped long enough to
allow call to the dining room to be
attended to. Here delicious lunch
was delightfully."- served and daintily
devoured. Those present were: Mes
danes w. P. Harris, w. j. Exum, H.
P, Wyman, George T. Wofford, Louis
Gump, L. Armbrust, T. A. Cox, w. H.
Harmon, A. N. Molesworth, G. l..
Smith, J. b. Thomas, J. A. Cargille,
L. b. St. John, John II. Bowman, G.
o. Biddle, R. w. Martin, s. T. Willard;
Misses Meta Smith, May Hardy, Matte
and Gordon Henderson, Leonora How
ard, Alice, Eva and Carrie Carr, Lillian
Gillespie, Frances, Bolton, Lillian and
Lula Burbage, Kate Dosser and Eelle
/ Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
MOOre.--Crouch.

Quite a surprise marriage occurred
at Flouryille Sunday afternoon. Chas.
W. Moore and Miss Callie Crouch we're
the contracting parties, Rev. Hale Of
ficiating, The bride is the accom-
plished daughter of j. d. Crouch, a
prominent farmer of Flourville, and is
very popular. She also has many
faiends in johnson City who will be
surprised to hear of her marriage. The
groom is young man of many sterling
traits of character. We wish for them
much happiness and prosperity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Tannery in Sight.

T.. b. Moulton was in the city this
week shaking hands with his many
friends. Since he left Watauga, where
h. was general manager of the Wa
t.uga tannery he has been IN Boston,
ard he is now in this section to locate
a large tannery with capacity of 600
b les day for Boston Syndicate.
Mr.. Moulton knows this section pretty
thoroughly but he will not say Just
what spot he has in mind for the new
enterprise.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Coming Back.

j. A. Cargille has announced that he
will return to johnson City from
Roanoke, Va, to reside, He will be
associated with Cargille's Art Gallery
and the business will be greatly en-
larged and modernized. The friends
of Mr., and Mrs. Cargille will be glad
to hear of their decision.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Can You Work It7

The following problem was handed
THE COMET and promptly solved-we
make specially of difficult problems. If
you can work it, will be glad to have
your solution:
A brought 10 dozen eggs to town, B
brought 80 dozen and @ so dozen. They
all sold at the same price per dozen
and each received the same amount of
nonau
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Attention. Military comnanvl

According to the bylaws adopted by
the Browelow Kihemen at the last
meeting, the regular meeting of the
company is to be held promptly at I
O'Clock p. m. on each Tuesday.
They further provide that all en-
listed members who have not hereto
fore attended will be dropped unless
they are present at the next meeting or
send written excuse: That all men,
bers hereafter absent from meeting or
roll-call unexcused will be brought be-
fore the delinquent court and fined:
That all future applications for men,
bership must be in writing, signed by
the applicant and approved thereon by
at least four members of the company.
Let all members be present next Tues
day evening.
LEROY REEVES, Capt. Com'd'g.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Smallpox Again.

There are several cases of smallpox
near Telford and Limestone in this
county and few cases in the upper
edge of Greene county. There are
about fifteen cases and it is very mild
form. Some of the first cases recover
ed almost without medical attention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Strayed-W We Hope

A mammoth bronze gobbler weighing
about As pounds has strolled away from
Builtless and any information as to his
whereabouts will be gladly received at
this office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
w ashinqton's Birthday

Washington's birthday falls on Sun
day this year but the children of
johnson City celebrated the event
with appropriate exercises Friday af-
ternoon. Exercises were held in each
grade of the several buildings, and the
rooms were prettily and historically
decorated. A large number Of parents
attended and were much pleased with
the patriotic Rotations and songs.
Many of the little ones were costumed
and all rendered their selections re-
markably well. II we were to say all
the good things that could be said
about these young folks THE COMET
would have to be as large as Carne-
gle library to hold it. The future
president of the United States or the
future mistress of the White House
may be these schools now. Who
knows.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Tax Notice.

The penalty will &C ON all state and
county taxes first Monday in March.
Pease call and settle same and save
penalty and other costs. You will find
me over postoffice with Foy W. Dula-
ney. I am collecting taxes for 9Th, 9th
and 10th districts for the year 1902.
J. r. @. LEWIS,
Deputy Tax Collector.
Johnson City, Tenn. 07O
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

Last Friday afternoon progressive
whist demanded the attention of a spe-
cially selected group of young people
at the palatlal home of Mrs. John Fl.
Bowman in honor of Miss Marfeld, the
guest of Mrs. Archer.
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Feb. 1s, 1908.
Land and Loan Company incorporated.

The Nashville Banner of the 10 says
"The Maitland Land & Loan Company
of Johnson City was granted charter,
with $50, 900 capital stock. The incor.
porators are: X. P. Jones, s. NJ. Jones,
j. Il. Brading, W. G. Mathes and Geo.
L. Woford."
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Hon. George R. Vending, at pera House,
Monday Evening, February a7d.

The next attraction in the johnson
City Lyceum Course will be Hon. Geo.
r. Vending, in his lecture, "Is Death
the End?" at the opera house next
Monday evening, February 93d. DO
not fail to hear this subject discussed,
as only Vending can in his matchless
oratory and profound reasoning, Seats
on sale at II, @, Millers drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

Gen. T arvey Fl. Hannah, adjutant-
general, has appointed Capt. H. G. AL
exander of Union City as assistant.
Capt. Alexander was a captain in Com
pany I, Fourth Tennessee Regiment,
and went to Cuba with that regiment.
He Is a graduate of Vanderbilt and was
an applicant for the position Of adiutant
general.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Stockholders Meeting.

OFFICE OF EAST TENNESSEE & WESTERN
NORTH CAROLINA r. r. Co.,
JOHNSON CRY, Tenn,
February 5, 1908
The annual meeting of stockholders
of the East Tennessee and Western
North Carolina Railroad Company will
be held at the Office of the company, in
johnson City, Tennessee, on Wednes-
day, the 18th day of March, 1908, be-
tween the hours of 10 a. m. and IL
o'clock M, for the purpose of electing
board of directors to serve for the en-
suing year, and for such other business
as may come before the meeting.
9GS JOHN s. WISE, Secretary.
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Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between j. P. Lyle and Il. A. Young
has been dissolved, 4. A. Young re.
firing. The business will be conduct
ed by j. p. Lyle. j. p. LYLE.
L. A. YOUNG.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

The fifteen to eighteens enjoyed
themselves like grown folks Friday ev-
ening at the home of Miss Regina Else
man on Watauya avenue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
st. Valentines Eve.

Quite a number of friends gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Ar
nell, Jr., on Unaka avenue, to cele-
brate the eve of st. Valentines day.
After an evening pleasantly spent In
games, in which some of the old time
friends were resurrected, all departed
feeling better for having had the OPP
portunity of leaving conventionalities
behind being permitted to unbend for
a space. Prizes for the best original
valentines were awarded to Mrs. Ellis
worth for the ladies, and Mr.. Ward for
the gentlemen, while Mr.. Hurst came
in for unstinted praise for his magnif-
cent limitation of the auctioneer.
Among those present we're Mr.. and
Mrs. P. NJ. Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
T. Wofford, Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Hurst,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L, Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. L. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Armbrust, Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Exum,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Molesworth, Misses
Kennedy, Arnell, and Corneal Arnell,
Mrs. W. P. Harris, Mrs. j. W. Cure,
Mrs. Anna Johnson, Mrs. E. Il. Hart,
Mrs. E. E. Ellsworth and Rev. J. A.
Moore,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

The only original Keller Bro. s piano
is sold by Resenblatt Piano Company,
Greeneville, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

Where stores are lighted properly a
stranger will always go. It shows
prosperity, also that the owner has
goods tor inspection. 1t is special
invitation to call. Light up.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19
Corporation Tax Notice.

The penalty will go on the corpora
tion tax on Tuesday, March 3rd, 1908
Please call at my office and settle, and
save penalty and other cost.
s. II. PoUDEB, Recorder.
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In Society.

The M. G.. r. Club met with Miss
Frances Bolton Thursday of this week
and royal entertainment followed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

Got the Gripr Get DR.. Miles Restora.
tive Nervine and cure it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

repealed, and that this Act take effect
from and after its passage, the public
welfare requiring it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-02-19

VIM. F. King, New York Sensational
Co., featuring the famous motor cycle
whirE, is the next attraction at Jobe's
opera house, February 9th and 28th.
Reserve seats at Gump's store.
The cycle whirl exhibition given by
King Bros. is the most startling exhi-
bition of bicycle riding ever seen in
this part of the country,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-02
AFFAIRS IN MOROCCO.


The possibility Of foreign interyen-
ton gives the revolution. In Morocco
something more than ordinary signih.
canoe. The lnterests--or. rather. the
fancied interests-of Spain. England
and France are involved Just how
these powers win rega the defeat Of
the sultan. should the investment Of
Fee result In his surrer .er. remains
10 be seen: but the pro umptiOn is
that no very great excuse would be
necessary to "j-stify" Intervention.
especially II an understanding could
be reached among the three interest.
ed spectators England has been No
rocco's friend, for the reason that the
British government has been a taclt
guardian OF the sultan in order TO pre-
vent the occupation Of the vantage
ground opposite Gibraltar by one Of
Great Brltain's rivals
In case a movement against the
Morocco revolutionists by outsiders
France would have the advantage be
cause of easy accessibility by way OF
the Algerian border. already in the
hands Of the French. The safety Of
Morocco's integrity lies In the conflict.
ing interests OF the three powers nam
ed. The issue is not one that would
justify hostility among these nations.
and one will doubtless act as check
on the others But II France were
given free hand. Morocco would not
long be ali independent state.-Star
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-02
Spain overrun win Bandits.

Madrid, Jan Mot for many years
have the outlying provinces of Spain
been so overrdn by bandits as now.
Usually intensely religious, these ma.
rauders now do not hesitate to rob
churches and even converts.
From Sargossa comes news of an
attempt by bandits to rob the convent
Of Santa Anna which resulted in the ar.
rest OF several OF their number. They
entered the building at night but
made noise that awakened the prin-
cess, who went down from her sleep
ing apartment to see what was the
matter The bandits seized her and
demanded a large sum of money on
peril OF ner life
With ready wit the nun asked to be
released in order TO go and fetch the
money. The robbers consented. where
upon the nun rushed to the belfry and
rang the alarm bell Response was so
quick that several of the robbers were
caught before they had time to leave
the grounds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-02
A Mighty Man.

Topham. the prince OF English strong
men. had knots OF muscles where the
armpits are I'm the ordinary man. lie
could take bar OF iron ~ inches In
diameter and 8 feet long. place the
middle OF IL over the back OF his neck
and then force the ends forward until
they met before his face. ON one occa-
sion he called upon village black
smith and made OF him an everlasting
enemy by picking up a number OF
horseshoes and swapping them IN two
as easily as IL they had been pine
sticks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-02

She was a portly dame. with 1orid
complexion and voluminous skirts. She
ty-third street, looking the picture OF
content. In the hand that held up her
skirt was clasped Il thin chain, much
like n dog chain, but instead OF the
regulation poodle, pug or st. Charles
spaniel trotting along at the other end
was small boy of perhaps five years,
and whenever fascinated by the al
Turing attractions along his route the
maternal hand gave the chain a gentle
tug. and the small boy obedlently an
swered the mute injunction.-New York
Times