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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

After abrief Illness, Mrs William r.
Reeves died Sunday at o'clock of
typhoid fever at her home at Whelt-
land, three miles from Jonesboro.
She was the daughter of DR.. J. A.
Murphy, of Bristol, and was married
to Mr.. Reeves twenty-four years ago.
To them seven children were born.
The living are; Mrs. r. r. Shuler,
W. Rollin, Murphy and Wiley.
Mrs, Reeves was DC years old at the
time OF her death, and was very active
member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South.
/ She was a woman of fine intellect,
strong character and whose remarkable
kindness was felt by all those with
whom she came in contact.
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. j. Fl. Groseclose at the resi-
dence at 10 O'Clock Monday. The
remains were inferred in the cemetery
ut Jopesboro. t#
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19
NON RESIDENT NOTICE
In Chancery Court at Johnson City
Washington County,
N Tennessee. tg.
G. N. Brown, ct ais, VS.. The Watauga
Water Company, ct ais.

1t appearing from the bill filed in
this7case, which is sworn to that the
defendants Il. A. Ayers, Mrs. Alice E..
Clay, Isaac ID. Tompkins and Henry B.
Worth, executors of the will of Henry
Clay, deceased, are non-residents Of
the State of Tennessee 1t is therefore
ordered that said defendants enter
their appearance herein onaor before
the first Monday in November, next,
1905, it being a Rule Day Of this Court,
and plead, answer or demur to com
plalnant's bill, or the same will be
taken for confessed as to them and set
for hearing ex parte, and that copy
Of this order be published for four con-
secutive weeks in the Comet. 1919 At
This October 10th, 1905.
e. A. SHIpLEY, @. and NJ.
BY s. e. MILLER, d. G. and M.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19
STATE PRESS.

Ham Patterson breaches Democracy
as exemplified in plain honesty an the
will Of the people. That is ortho-
dox ground for O, politician. Bristol
Courier. f ~ - -
The friends of Governor Cox ought
TO frown npon the snap county conyen-
tions. They do not sch we'll on the
public stomach, and unless stopped
will react on their champion. Nash
vile American.
So many disapprove Of the so-called
machine method by which Governor
Frazier was nominated for United
States Senator that Mr.. Pattersou will
probably have strong support in this
unity, and it Is also likely that his
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

We are surprised that the Chatta'
nooga Times would adopt the methods
Of the Coal Oil News in references to
Gov. Cox. The Times musthaye known
that Mr.. Patterson never referred at all
to the Hamilton county back tax set
Element IN his speech, and since the
decision Of the Circuit Court sustaining
the settlement made by Tax Attorney
Thomas through Revenue Agent Cox,
has nothing to retract. These papers,
however, if they desire to be fair with
Mr.. Patterson might make true state
ment and ease their conscience. We
do not exneetlit Of The News, but Il
seems a little out Of placefor the Times
to resort to such contemplate tricks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19
GEN. PATTERSON AT MuRFREESBORt


Arraigned GOgernOr Cox for Retaining in
! Office Men Who Had Been Implicated
in the Late NauseOns Penitentiary
Scandal.
Special to The Commercial Appeal.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn, Oct. II.
Hon. NJ. r. Patterson, candidate for
the nomination for Governor, spoke
here today to a large and thoroughly
representative audience. Largenum-
bers were turned away because they
could not gain admission to the court.
house. Former Governor John P.
Buchanan introduced him In a man.
ner that captured the crowd.
General Patterson's speech was on,
Enthusiastically received, and his strong
showing up of Governor Cox's record
on the temperance question and al
revenue agent provoked repeated ap
plause.
When he concluded his speech Iarg,
number of the audience assembled tn,
platform to shake hands with tn
speaker and assured him of thei
support.
The speech today was practically TIL
same as the one delivered at Nashville
on October 5. Mr.. Patterson wen
more into detail, however. regarding
the workings and Vaccinations of th
machine" in Tennessee than he di,
in his Nashville speech. He made
clear that he was making no attacl
against Democracy, but that he wa
striking at that "clique" or ''ring" a
he termed it, of small men who hav
gotten hold of affairs in Tennessee an
who propose to dictate and dominat
the policies of the Democratic party il
their own interests and for sseItis1
purposes.
He arraigned Governor Cox TO
retaining in Office men whom the th
investigating committee from the Sen
ate reported to be guilty of wrongs an
improper methods in handling th
money of the convicts of the PEN
Tertiary. He asserted that the Super
intendent in charge Of the farm of th
State at Nashville, who had been dis
charged, he claimed, for unfaithfulnes
in handling the proceeds of the farm
had been reappointed and was no,
holding the very same office unde
Governor Cox from which he we
discharged.
The speech created a profound i'm
preston upon the people of thi
and adjoining counties, representa-
tives from Bedford, Cannon, and vii
son Counties being in the audience
A large number of delegates from al
parts of the State to the Grand Lodge
I. 0. 0. F., were also in the crowd
Mr.. Patterson will unquestionabl,
carry Rutherford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

its action SO as not to act arbitrarily.
either for or against extension. This
could be had either by an instruction
Of the delegates from the larger cities,
in convention, or by vote taken to
ascertain the sentiment Of the people,
which would prevent the uncertainty
aud confusion incident to a divided
delegation. I
II ! am elected Governor, and the
delegation from the larger cities should
agree to the Adjustment .of the
charters of incorporation, so that the
Adams law could apply, would APP
prove the legislation thus enacted. |.
And if the delegation did not agree,
but had been instructed on the subject
by hepeople, think the Legislature
lwaaM BE- warranted in acting, aud il
Tch6rfers were abolished Under these
circumstances / would also approve
this legislation.
II HoWsver,if the delegation wasdivid-
Fed and had received NO Instruction to
Ivote for theab 3lishment Of the charters
land the people had been given no
opportunity to express their will, I
shuold consider legislation, under
4 these circumstances, violative Of the
principles of local self.government,
and would disapprove it.
4 think that compulsory prohibition
Is Thoroughly undemocraic, just as is
all other legislation not based the
a wiltof the people; and l would approve
no measure of ischaracter.
' I consider prohibition. based on the
will of the people in the regulation Of
their local affairs as democratic, and
would approve any aud all measures
Of this kind the Legislature may
Fensct. 1a1sasa144
Continued next week
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19
some Of the thinga that have been done

some of the things that have been done
by the two big mutual companies.
The country may we'll hide its face
with shame at the record of under
writing, Of speculation with insurance
funds, of enormous salaries and COM
missions paid to relatives, of big funds
for legislative purposes, Of contribu-
tions to political committees, Of 'oral
accounting" and "protecting situa-
ton" and ''non.ledger" assets, Of
manipulation Of securities so as to
deceive the public by fictitious annual
statements, and OF increasing in all
these ways the cost Of insurance to
millions OF wage.earners in moderate
circumstances. Continue the work OF
exposure by all means. Let the whole
ugly, revolving truth be made known.
But let it be for the purpose Of destroy
ing the insurance companies or shat,
tering public confidence in insur,
ance. Wall Street Journal. A Ia
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

John /. Cox emphasizes the fact that
he has not announced for Governor and
vet he has had several Of his henehmen
instruct two or three republican coun-
ties for him. They ought to wait until
their chief gets ready to run. He may
wilt before Patterson's hot shot and
decline to start. 5
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

BY calling attention to the shortcom-
ings of an opponent, as writ in the
records, the Coal Oil News says Mr..
Patterson has shown himself unfit to
hold the Office Of governor. Wouldn't
that jar you?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

Miss Alice Roosevelt will have to
pay 100000 duty upon the presents
given her while abroad. She does this
becruse it is her duty to do SO, the
presents are hers. -s .s.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

John I. Cox has been worth thou
sands of dollars to the big corporations
Of the State while in the Legislature
aud if they have not paid him for his
services he should back assess them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

strength will increase. He received
fine welcome and his mixing among
the people added to the already good
opinion in which he was held
here. Springfield Record.
The counties that are taking early
action on the gubernatorial question
are doing the greatest harm they can
for their delegate. Mr.. Cox had better
go slow, or he may wish he had. The
party has had enough Of such action to
last it for a-generation. Memphis
Herald.
We think the action of counties over
the State in calling county conventions
and selecting delegates to the State
Conaention, which does not meet until
next May, and also in instructing the
delegates how to cast the vote of their
county for Governor, is a little prema.
ture and entirely unnecessary. War
prem county lines. l
We are for primary for Governor
and want the joint debate between Gov.
ernor Cox, Ham Patterson and Brooks
Norheet; let them all get out before
the people and make the welkin ring
from Garter to Shelby. TheFree Press
never shows the white feather for parti
san purposes or any other cause. =
Hardeman Free Press.
Cy Lyle writ us a long letter tn,
other day on the evils of intemperance
and told us that we ought to quit drink
ing. He said that oranges was q yer,
good anecdote to ticker, and advised u
to use EN-. Since we have learne,
that, we have made up our mind neve
to eat another orange as long as W
live. -Hardeman Free Press, in Com
mercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

II John I. Cox attempts to refute all
the charges made against his official
record he will be too busy to act as
Governor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

There has never been any doubt in
our mind about the sex OF angels. TIA
man is not an angel in heaven we
would like to know when'he is one.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

The Whiskey Ring seems to have
been satisfied with Cox's vote and
allowed him to advocate temperance all
he pleased in his campaigns.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

BELLE BUCKLE, Tenn, October
17-General M. r. Patterson spoke
here tonight to 400 people, and made
marked impression. He was intro
duced by Prof. w. r. Webb, of Webb'e
School. After the speaking large
number of his hearers pledged him
hearty support.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

The Bristol man who wanted to bet
$1,000 to 81 900 that Bob Taylor would
be nominated must have been trying
to rob some one by betting on . snre
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

John /. Cox is not doing all the run
ming for Governor as was predicted by
his republican and fool friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19
Round Trip Rates to Hot Springs, Eureka
Springs, Ark, and EldOradO
Springs, Missouri.
Springs, Missouri

The Southern Railway will sell round
trip tickets to the the above points on
first and third Tuesdays of during the
month + October 1905, at rate Of one
first class fare plus two dollars for the
round trip.
Tickets will be limited so days from
date of sale.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

This is one heat that Brownlow and
Cox cannot trot together and it is too
fast for Johnny to 60 alone.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19

Arraigned GOyernOr Cox for Retaining in
Office Men Who Had Been Implicated
i'll the Late NauSeOns Penitentiary
Scandal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-10-19
Mig. NEilliaM r. Reeves -

Continued next week J
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06

will have of showing our apprecla-
ton of his wise and generous act,
do we not thus say as emphatical-
ly as we can that the great hearted
Anostle of Sunshine was a fool to
depend on the fealty of our honor
loving citizens rather than to have
put his trust in political pull
and power? Does not such vote
place us in opposition to the de-
mand of the times for qualified
men in positions of trust, and close
the door of hope in the eager faces
of our sons and brothers, who liv-
ing in a weak county, have only
qualification to commend them?
Do this, and then may we not
as we'll tear down our school hous.
6S, anu DtCduSt ouI oOuhp.N 10 WV
small to have a pull, submit for
our children and our children's
children to be always "hewers of
wood and drawers of water" in
politics? Let other counties do
what they will, our path of duty
lies out clear marked and straight
before us. If Taylor be beaten by
others votes, we will have done
ourduty, and can with serene con-
science abide the result knowing
that we will have good Senator
any way, But whatever effect OF
lack of effect it may have on the
election, we earnestly appeal tc
every high-minded Lawrence
Countian to forget individual
preferences, and cast one solid vote
for the future of Lawrence County
and her young manhood; thus aid
ing cause very near to all oul
hearts, and filling every youthful
heart with hope!
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Wounds, Bruises and Bnrns,

BY applying an ahtiseptic dress.
ing to wounds, bruises, burns and
like injuries before inflammation
sets in, they may be healed with
out maturation and in about one
third the time required by the old
treatment, This is the greatest
discovery and triumph Of modern
surgery. Chambernin's Pain Balm
acts on this same principle, 1t is
an sntiscptic and when applied to
such injuries causes them to heal
quickly. 1t also allays The pain
and soreness and prevents any
danger of blood poisoning Keep
a bottle of Pain Balm in your home
and it will save yon time and
money, not to mention the incon-
venience and suffering such in
juries entail, For sale by Free
mon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
NONRESIDENT Notice
S. A. Carroll
VS.
N. @. Hale ct al

In CAancery Court at Lawronceburg.
1t appearing to the undersigned from
the allegations OF the bin filed in this
.au,c Which is sworn to, that the defend
aus N q. Hale and A. l.. Crow whose
residences are unknown and can not be
ascertained upon diligent inquiry and
the heirs Of said N. g, Hale deceased
whose names and residence are unknown
to complainant and can not be ascer-
tanned upon diigent inquiry, and the
heirs of said A. L. Crow deceased whose
names and residences are unknown to
Complainant and can not be ascertained
upon dilgent inquiry SO that the orli-
nary process of Law can not be served
on them. 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made for four consecu-
tive weeks requiring said defendants to
be and appear before the Chancery
Court in Lawrenceburg Tennessee on
the 3rd Monday in November 1905 and
make defense to said bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to them
and set for hearing exparte. Witness
my hand at office.
This the Goth day of September 1905.
THos, H. MEREDITH, G. & NJ
S. A. CARREH Solicitor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
S33 To Pacific Coast.

Tickets viii be on sale from
Chicago, via the Chicago, Union
Pacific and North Western Line,
during the autumn months at this
low rate. Correspondingly low
rates from other points. Daily
and pc rsonally conducted excnrsi-
ons in Pullman Tourist sleeping
cars, through without change to
San Francisco, Los Angeles and
Portland, only 500 for double
berth. Full particulars on appIi
cation to W. B. Kniskern, p. r. NJ.
C. & N w, Ry., Chicago,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Full of Tragic Meaning.

are these lines from J. H,Simmons
of Casey la. Think what might
have resulted from his terrible
cough, if he had not taken the med
lcine about which he writes; II had
n fearful cough that disturbed my
nights rest tried everything,
hut nothing would relieve it, until
/ took Dir. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, CQpghs and Colds
which completely cured me-" In.
stantly relieves and permanently
cures ali throat and lung diseases:
prevents grip and pneumonia, AT
Crowder Bros Dug Store; guaran.
teed; SOC and Sl.00. Trial bottle
free.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
An Awful Cough Cured


1.-TWO years ago our little girl
had a touch Of pneumonia, which
lett h,r w,th AZ 'wrni coitl She
had spells Of coughing, juot like
one with the whooping cough and
some thought she would not get
we'll at all. We got bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
which acted like charm. She
stopped coughing and got stout
aud fat writes Mrs. Ora Bnssard
Brubaker, III. This remedy is for
sale by Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Nom Resident Notice.
E. w. Crews In Court
VS. of
AL. Miller j. L. Speaglc


To AL. MILLER:-In pursuance of an
order heretofore made and entered, by
j. l.. Speagle, J. p of Lawrence Co. in
an attachment suit, wherein E. w.
Crews is plaintiff and you are defend
ant yeu are hereby notified. from the
affidavit of the plaintiff in which it is
alleged, that you are a non resident of
the State OF Tennessee, so that II regular
process of law cannot be served on YOU,
and that you are indebted to the plain
tifin the sum of $4G.50, due by ac-
count and that the claim is just, writ
of attachment was issued on August l6,
1905, in this case against you by ]. l..
Speagle, Justice of the Peace as afore-
said, which writ came to the hand of w.
B. Stages Constable of said County,
and was by him on the 2lst day of
August, 1905, duly levied on certain
property of yours namely, Clark
Steam Engine, | Dnval & Co Steam
Boiler, Altman Sawmil and frame,
including saws, belts, pulleys, cant
hooks and wrenches, and all appertain-
ances thereunto belonging, as appears
by the return of said officer, made on
said date 30 said ]. p Now then you
the said AL Miller are required to APP
pear at noon on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1905 at the Office of said j. l.. Spec
gle, Esq. in the 10th Civil District of
said County, before him as Justice
having cognizance of this cause then
and there to defend this action so com
menced against you by attachment
otherwise the cause will be proceeded,
in against YOU OK parte.
J. l.. SPEEGLE, J. p.
j. d, BuRCH, Attorney.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Nothing to Fear,

Mothers need have no hesitancy
in continuing TO give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to their little
ones. as it CONTAINS absolutely no
thing injurious. This remeny is
not only perfectly safe to give
small children. but is II medicine
of grea, worth and merit. 1t has
a world wide reputation for its
cures Of coughs, colds and Group
and can always be relied upon.
Fer sale by Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Nonresident Notice
Murphy & Son ]
VS.
Miller & Walker
mon Bros.

j. l.. SPECIFICS Court.
To MILLER & WALKER.-A firm
composed of j. A. Miller and LIE wis
Walker.
In pursuance of an order heretofore
made and entered by j. l., Speege
Justice of the Peace for Lawrence
County, Tennessee, in an attachment
suit, wherein Murphy & Son are plain
tiffs and you are defendants, you are
hereby notified that upon the affidavit
of the plaintiff in which it is alleged
that you are non residents of the State
of Tennessee, so that the ordinary pro-
cess Of law cannot be served on you,
and that you are indebted to the plain
tiff in the sum of S326.1l, on contract
to log and saw lumber and for missaw-
ed lumber reduced in grade by bad saw
ing 5000 and for lumber paid for that
was not logged or sawed, 1924 feet at
$50 per M. $6991, and for ITO feet at
SO so per NJ. bought of Them, and for
logs left in woods aud at mill yard and
the time of contract expiring which
placed lumber back in first purchasers
hands, 250O0 feet at 50. per NJ, $50
and that said claims are just, A writ
of attachment was on the 9Th day of
September 1905 issued in this case
against you by J. l.. Speegle a j. P. o
Lawrence Co. which writ came to the
hands of w. B. Stages constable of
said county, and was by him on the Z
day of September, 1905 duly levied on
certain property of yours, namely, !
Clark Steam Engine, Duyal & Co,
Steam Boiler, Altman Sawmil and
frame, including saws, belts, pulleys,
cant hooks and wrenches and all APP
purtenances thereunto belonging. As
appears by the returns of said Constable
made ON the 9TH day Of September 1905
to said Speegle Justice as aforesaid.
You the said Miller and Walker firm
composed of J. A. Miller and Lewis
Walker are required to appear at noon
on the Is day of October 1905 at the
Office of said j. L. Speegle, J. P in the
10th Civil District of Lawrence &c.
Tenn. before him as a Justice having
cognizance~of said case, then and there
to defend this action, so commenced
against you by attachment otherwise
the cause will be proceeded in against
you ex parte.
J. L. SpEEGLE, J. j.
], ID. BuRCH, Attorney,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Dey" Any kind ofwagon built at his shop
Plans to Get Rich.

are often frustrated by sudden
breakdown, due to dyspepsia or
constipation. Brace mp and take
Dr. Kings New Life Pills, They
take out the materials which are
clogging your energies, and give
you a new start Cure headache
ard dizziness too. AT Crowder
Bros drug store; 25c. guaranteed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Torments OF letter and Eczema
Allayed.

The intense itching character
istic of eczema, letter and like skin
diseases is instantly allayed by APP
plying Chamberlain's Salve and
many severe cases have been per-
manently cured by its use. For
sale by Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
New Cure For Cancer.

All surface cancers. me now
known to>be durable, by Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. JAS Walters, Of
DuIlicId, Va, writes: 81 had a
cancer on my lip for years, that
seemed incurable, till Bucklen's
Arnica Salve healed it, and now
it is perfectly we'll Guaranteed
cue for cuts and burns. 25c at
Crowd9r Bros. drug store,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Marriage License.

S. F. Beadle and Luny Folder
Booker Bailey and Annie Dunkle
Mark Kobeck and Matte Harper
L. l.. Chapman and Matte Stockman
All Correm and Vera Stayton
E, S. Chisholm and Mrs. May Cod
frey
ID. W. Johnson and Eta Conner
Drew Brown and Mandy King
Ben Newton and Fora Below
Chester Artman and Florence Hagan
A. NJ. Collier and Nola Cothrem
+. Prince and Pearle Franks
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
Send Year Boys and Girls to
School.

Young students given personal
attention. Send for Catalog and
Journal; Mention Course wanted,
Address H. II. Cherry, President,
Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06

1t is impossible to have q clear
head, an active brain, y vigorous
constitution or strong body when
the digestion is weak or when the
is out of order. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure wilhpqt the stom-
ach and digestive organs in good
condition aud improve the general
condition Sold by Freemon Bros
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06
O. FRefNoN, Mgr Il. Q. zapF, rmbaluen G. faetMca
F'REEMON BROTHERS.
6. ractMos.
FUNERAL CONDuCTORS nlREC1ORs ANn ma cnRAIil 81

FUNERAL CONDUCTORS, DIRECTORS AND DecoRATl}S
Collins Caskets and Robes OF supplies An
calls promptly attended day night We prices pou
NJ H. % Bell We procured the The
only Licensed Ehnbaner in tn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-06

w u MCLEAN aHAN,