The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-25
jCOunty Correspondence
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

every line Dechuss III rings clear anu
true the expressions of Democratic
principles and its presentation of the
issues of the campaign. 1t is not a cut
and dri9d document like King Teddy's
but speech that is strong and timely,
a speech that is straightforward and
candid, one that could not be better
pnt for the reason that it not only sat
isles but it delights. With candidate
whose personality appeals to the good
sense and sound judgment of the
American people, a platform whose
principles are for the greatest good to
the greatest number and reunited
party earnest for the restoration of
good and economical government, we
should succeed and the principles of
Democracy again triumph, and like
the old colored preacher, "By de grace
oh God Yves gwine to.
There was no preaching at Union
last Sunday for the reason that the
pastor, Rev. Geo. W. Phelps, failed to
get there, Rev. Phelps has secured a
nine months school at $40 per month
and the pastorate of two Christian
churches at 800 each per annum in
Roane county and has removed there,
so it is thought Union will have to call
another pastor.
Ere this letter is seen in print the
annual meeting of the Christian
church at Union will have begun. The
meeting will begin Thursday night,
Aug. 20, and close the following Sun
day at noon. Elaborate preparations
have been made by the people of the
vicinity for the welfare of the delegates
and visiting brethren.
The singing school taught at Green
wood by Prof. David Smith, of Indian
Springs, closed last Saturday evening.
Great interest was taken in the school
by all, as old ard young, bachelors and
old maids, middle aged and young
widowers attended. Prof. Smith is an
excellent singer and is we'll up on mu-
sic.
Mrs. Mary May, widow Of the late
Jacob May Of Cherokee, died last Sat
urday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Lloyd, near Mt. Wesley. She was
laid to rest in the May cemetery Sun
day afternoon, after funeral services
by Rev. G. W. Matney.
After Nov. Sth King Teddy, we are
made to believe, will be out of job, as
Judge Parker, man whose shoes Ted
dy is not worthy to loose, is going to
knock the persimmon andrid this Coy
eminent of the ring ruling republican
party.
Johnnie McMackin, who accidently
shothimself while playing with an ole
pistol few days ago, is slowly impro,
ing. The ball passed through hi
hand. Beware, boysl and don't foo
with pistol until you know how.
Judge Parker's speech of acceptan C,
should meet the hearty approval of al
as it is altogether the best political de
liyerance that has been made in thi
country by any public man upon any
public question in many years.
Senator Bailey, of Texas, says tn,
three crucial states in the presidential
fight will be New York, New Jerse,
and Indiana. But Parker will carr,
New York, Taggart, Indiana and Gro
yer Cleveland New Jersey.
The weather has been fine AM
favorable to all. Enough rain t
keep vegetation growing vigorously
and enough sunshine and cool wind
to make everything look refreshed.
Quite heavy rain fell here last Fri
day. The rain was accompanied b.
wind and lightning; some damage wa
done to cornfelds by the wind.
Mrs. ID. Il. Fine and children lef
last Friday for Jacksonville, Va,
where she will spend seeeral days wit
her daughter and family.
Rev. J. A. Vines and wife, of Chat
tanooga, were the guests of Mr.. Vine
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Vine
fen days last week.
Blaney Hufine says when he teach
es a singing school he will teach til
do, Sc, do, ra, sol system because
will be the latest.
The Eighth district is getting aliv
for Parker and Davis, as Parker bu'
tons, ties, caps, etc, are to be sesn ey
erywhere,
Miss Belle Weems and her constr
Miss Carrie Ellis, spent few day
with relatives in Johnson City lal
week.
Miss Carrie Ellis, of Baileyton, ho
been the popular guest of her cousin
Miss Belle Weems, the past two week
Several of our people are preparin
TO attend the campmeetlng next Sun
day at Sulphur Springs.
4. l.. IIarstsell and children, ofShel
idan, Wyoming, arrived here fe'
days ago,
Died On last Wednesday, Levi
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