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The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
OIL TROUGH TINKLINGS.

Oil Trough, Feb. 12.-The w. O. w. Camp here is making preparations to organize a uniform rank degree team, and will likely succeed, as 6 great deal of interest is being taken in the matter.
 Alex Shipp has bought the Tracy stock of merchandise at Hutson and will sell goods this year.
 There is considerable sickness in this neighborhood now, mostly the grip and bad colds.
 We are having some beautiful weather now and the farmers are making good use of it.
 J. K. York is down from Jamestown this week looking after business.
 Capt. R. R. Reeves is reported on the sick list.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
SULPHUR ROCK SKETCHES
of the Week at the Hub
 of White River Township

Sulphur Rock, Feb. 12.-Every one seems to be taking advantage of this pretty weather, for they know if the ground hog secs his shadow they will have plenty of time for rest.
 Paul Butler, Sam Casey and Dr. J. II. Kennerly of BatesvilIe passed through Sunday going down to see J. c. Yancy at Dun nington.
 Mrs. Hogan of Magness spent several days here the first of the week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dan Moore.
 w. $. Wright of Batesville spent several days here this week with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Joe Wright.
 MT. and Mrs. Bob Gosset's little daughter who has been sick with pneumonia for some time, is get ting along nicely at this writing.
 J. U. Martin is all smiles. It is 10 pound girl. She arrived at his house Friday.
 Joe Magness of Batesville pass ed through town Tuesday on his way to his farm.
 Mrs. Frank Maxley has been dangerously ill with pneumonia for several days.
 Ed. Atchison came in from Newport Tuesday where he spent a few days.
 Wallace Gibson of Salem spent Sunday in this city with his many friends.
 Mrs. Hattie Murphy and Miss Amanda lively went to Batesville Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Eof of Sharp were in town Saturday and attended the lodge.
 Uncle John Hoover of the Dota neighborhood was in town Tues day.
 Born-To MT. and Mrs. John Jones Saturday a fine son.
 Grandma Rice has been on the sick list this week.
 There are several cases pneu- monia in town.
 Ed. Wilsonvwas up from New ark Tuesday.
 Lots of cotton still coming in.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
A NICE HOME FOR SALE

We have one of the incest pieces of residence property in Newark for sale at bargain. Two-story eight room house with good barn, smokehouse and good we'll of wa- : ter. An entire block goes with the property including two small houses which rent for $5 per month each. Also fine garden and young orchard. Buildings all nearly new and we'll finished, paint ed inside and out and papered throughout. The houses would cost what we ask for the property to say nothing of the lots, barn, fencing and other improvements.
 CRAIG & MOORE
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
CHARLOTTE CHRONICLES.

Charlotte, Feb. 12.-Mr. and Mrs. Chas Reeves and Miss Vic toria Pickens of Dota attended the meeting of the Eastern Star Chapter at this place Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Herring lon of Jackson county visited Mir. Herrington's parents at this place Saturday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fallis visited Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Walden at Hazel Grove Saturday and Sun- day.
 Mrs. Julia Harrington of Bates vile is visiting friends and rel atives at this place.
 Ewing Jane who is teaching at Elmo, spent Saturday with home folks.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
Conducted by Rev. Jas. F. Jernigan
 Pastor M E. Church, South
FIY FIRST PASTORAL VISIT


 "What we see and know
 With confidence we tell
 And publish to the sons Of men
 The signs lnfallible.
 It was in January 1875, and my pastoral charge was Salem circuit in Fulton county. Hearing of an old man by the name of Sandy who lived eight miles from Salem and that he was sick, 1 determined to go to see him l. heard also that he was an inidel, a miser and 8 preacher hater. But this did not change my purpose and l felt like l ought go and see him. On a clear cold day, the ground covered with snow, l headed for Mir. Sandy's. On my way l met an old local preacher, and on telling him where 1 was going he said: Well, do you know any thing about that old man." No, sir, only 1 have heard he was sick and 8 bad old sinner. ;" Yes" replied the old parson, 'he is an infdel, a miser, and he hates the preachers, and if you go he will insult you,
 
 and 1 would not go." This look. ed a little discouraging to young preacher, but l did not Waver in my aim to see that old man. On ward 1 pressed my way, till at last 1 halted at the gate. Follow ing the country fashion, 1 called "Hello!o A lady stepped to the door and bade me alight and come in. Let me tell you now about the house and how the old man re- ceived me and 1 will give the final result in one or more accounts.
 The house was an old- fashion log cabin, the boards were not nailed, but held down with weight poles, and the floor was made of split puncheons. There was not q single window in it, and tho the old man was sick. the door stood wide oped to let in the light It was the real clap. board roof and 8 puncheon foor,o and one of the uggiest rock chimneys l think ever made. This is partial de- scription of the humble little home.
 Now as the to how the old man received me. His bedstead was of the old fashion high post" and sat in the corner with the foot to- wards the fire place; at the head a quilt was hung up to keep the cold off his head as it came in that open door. 1 walked to his bed side spoke to him, extending my hand, and telling my name, who l was, and what 1 came for. He said nothing, not a word but turn ed his head away looking towards the wall and with a scowl on his face. as much as to say you are not welcome sir.o l then sat down and directed my talked to the lady. My visit was only about thirty minutes. l learned from the lady that she was there as visitor or nurse to the old mans wife who also sick. Here l will wait till next week to give the details of my first pastoral visit.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
ENTERS A PROTEST.
To The Newark JOurnal:

To The Newark Journal:
 I want to say a few words in re- gard to how some SO called Chris tians are doing with the house of God today. They are making a gambling house out of the ptace of worship, with such as box sup
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
GOVERNOR SIGNS 2C LAW.

Little Rock, Feb. 11.-Governor Little has signed the 2-cent passen- ger rate bill and 1t is now tho law, to be operative after the time arranged by the provisions cong tained in the bill.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
A FULL SCHOOL.

There are about 225 pupils talk ing the examinations this week. Some of the rooms are so crowded that all pupils cannot be retained In the rooms and be examined at the same time; so it was necessary to excuse some of those not on examination. I maxe this state ment so that the parents may un- derstand the situation.
 5. J. T. WYNN, Principal.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15

If you have property for sale list 1t with Craig & Moore.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15

Deeds of trust and legal blanks for sale at The Journal office.
The Newark journal., 1907-02-15
Religious Work

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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
CarmaCk and Tillman.

Ser ator Ti''man met his match in
Sera' or Oarn K when the latter was
speak, : III d,ense of the presidents
dismissal tie negro battalion i'm
plicat,d la the Brownsville outrage.
When Mr. Carmack, referring to Mr..
Tillmau's fierce criticism of the presi-
dents action, declared that Tillman,
when governor of South Carolina,
more arbitrarily discharged whole
ompany of state militia, Mr.. Tillman
sprang to bis feet and shouted, 81 dis
charge hem because they rad mutt
MED al # my orders"
"Uo, dld ~ know that the compa-
ny had mu'ilied?" Mr.. Carmack ask
ed.
because the commanding officer
wired me that they had, was the re-
ply.
'Well, " replied Mr.. Carmack, "you
were guilty then of discharging 6
whole company of men upon the un
supported testimony of one man and
without allowing man in the compa
NY the semblance of trial or to au'
swer a single charge which had beer
preferred against him.
This retort raised general laugh a
the expense of Mr.. Tlllman, who sant
discomftted in his seat. Nashville
Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
The New GOyernOr.

M. r. Patterson, the new governor,
is man of brilliant parts. He is o
man of splendid capabilities and an
orator of high qualities. He has the
reputation of being a 'man of his own
head" and it is claimed for him that
he will be the governor from the mo-
ment he concluded his inaugural to
the time his term shall expire That
is the kind Of man the people want
In his inaugural address he justifies
this opinion of him,
Briefly he acknowledges the honor
the confidence of the people has con-
ferred upon him and he INDUCES no
phrases or platitudes over the nature
of his success. He, in very manly
fashion, admits that his success was
achieved after rancorous contest and
not without the creation of much hard
feeling and friction; but these things
he proposes to overcome-if they can
BET by fair dealing; by an honest,
faithful administration and the carry.
ing out so far as he can the pledges Of
his party made in its announcement of
principles. He calls upon the people
to sustain his good work and pledges
the best that is in him to the service Of
the whole people Chattanooga
Times
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
Robert Edward Lee.

Within the last generation it has be-
come custom in the United States to
appropriately celebrate centenary OF
events which, at the time they occurred,
were known to be full of meaning, bat
the significance of which increases
with the march of time.
When child lie born into the world
it is not given us to know what manner
of man he will become, but when his
we'll rounded life is ended 1T is entirely
possible to say whether his advent was
an occasion worthy to be celebrated q
hundred years after. If so, it is quite
as appropriate to celebrate the one
hundredth birthday of such man as
to glorify any other great historical
event. Since character is everything,
it is perhaps more to our honor to do
this, for such a tribute is entirely free
from sordid motives, and is not so much
tribute to the man himself as dis
tinct and rare recognition that he pos
sessed attributes of character which,
far beyond the power Of marble or
bronze, will Justly keep his memory
alive.
On the 10th day Of January, 1907, the
fact that one hundred years ago Robert
Edward Lee was born, is being cele-
brated by millions of his countrymen.
The civilized world has firmly fixed his
place in history. In this sense the
voice of the people is the voice of God.
Nothing which can ever happen will
lessen his fame. In all the relations of
life he had a noble conception of duty
and nobly did he perform it. Years ago
he heroically finished life heroic.
Tears were then shed by those whom
he had led and devotedly served. Many
of these have since joined him in sleep
but many remain to fondly cherish his
memory, and now delight to honor his
name. None, perhaps, of those who do
this today, however young they may
be, will live to again celebrate cente-
nary, but generations of true Americans
yet to be, will perform this service, for
his is one Of the few Immortal names
that were not born to die. Nashville
American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
$500. goo. GOO for Lensr On Life.

New York, Jan. 21.-A Philadelphia
dispatch to the Sun says that near the
end of the Glover Clubs twenty. fifth
anniversary dinner there Col A. X.
Mcclure, the aged editor, dean of the
club and its ex-presdent, made a speech
in which he decried fear of old age.
He said:
=" Old age has nothing in it to fear.
When death calls me l shall not be
afraid
Col. Mcclure continued:
g After dining with Mr.. Carnegie
once he said to me that he would give
5000, 900 to have a lease on life.
Two hundred millions, Alec, he said
to me, that is what | would give for
lease on this life. | am not hoggish,
either, would give it for ten years
only. don't think Carnegie is afraid
of cath. but he clings to life. There
is a difference. | said: ANDY, you
would be buncoed at that price ; +"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

The Johnson City Comet says that
Mr.. Patterson is the greatest man IN
the governors chair since Andrew
johnson. Mr.. Patterson ought really
to do something for Editor Lyle. To
say a thing like that either indicates a
lofty admiration for Mr.. Patterson or
an intense hatred for ex-Gov. Cox. In
either case Mr.. Lyle has something
more than honorable mention" COM
ing to him. Chattanooga Times.
We might expect to be misunder-
stood by the Times, but we did not ex-
pect to be misquoted. What we said
was that Gen. Patterson is in many
ways the strongest governor Tennessee
has had since the days of the Old Com
moner." If we remember correctly
Mr.. Cox is not the only governor Ten
nessee has had in the interim, In fact
the state really has had some very able
governors and our comment upon Gov
Patterson was no reflection whatever
upon any Of them. If the Times thinks
the shoe fits Mr.. Cox it must know his
size.
There has never been anything self
ish in our support of Gen. Patterson.
We believed we we're doing the state 9
great service in assisting in his nomi
nation and election, and we have never
had any reason to change our opinion.
He has no Office at his disposal that We
would accept, and he has not more
sincere friend and we'll wisher in the
state than The Comet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
Senator Taylor.

After March 4, 1907, Ex-Governor Bob
Taylor will assume the duties of the of
fee of United States senator, succeed
ing Hon. Edward ". Carmack, declar-
ed by many to be the most brilliant
statesman IN either house of congress.
" Our Bob ;" is one of the best known
and best loved sons of the Volunteer
state. His songs and his stories have
made people laugh from the great lakes
to the gnlf, and from the Potomac to
the Rio Grande. He has sung the
praises of the south-land-extolled the
virtues of our people, and made for
himself a reputation of which he and
his friends are Justly proud. AS plat
form orator be has no superior; as a
vote getter he has no equal. He will
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
INSPECTION OF STATES INSTITUTIONS
Thorough Investigation viii Be Made by
Governor Patterson.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 2l.-As room
after the adjournment of the legislature
as possible it is Gov. Patterson's inten-
ton to make thorough tour Of inspec-
ton of the states institutions. IT is his
desire to become perfectly familiar
with the schools and charities main
tanned by the state, and also with the
main and branch prisons, so that when
matters affecting these Institutions are
brought to his attention be can act
promptly and intelllgently.
When he does inspect the states in
situations, Gov. Patterson will not
make it perfnnctory sort Of examina-
ton, but he expects to take plenty of
time, study the system involved, look
into the methods of book keeping and
financial management, and direct such
reforms as may appear necessary in the
management.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

This story is finding favor at dinner
parties:
"Now, Birdie, when you are asked
at Sunday school who made you, you
must answer that God did, no matter
what they tell you, said fond NAM
ma, coaching her fve-year- daugh-
ter in her catechism.
When Birdie was asked the question
three hours later she wrinkled her
brow for a minute and then replied:
81 don't remember the gentleman s
name, but it wasn't my father. no mat
ter what you tell me.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
The New Governor.

Malcom r. Patterson is the thirty
third man to occupy the office OF gov
ernor of Tennessee, including William
Blount, territorial governor from 1890
to 1906. When Gov,Sam Houston re-
signed in 1929 he was succeeded by
William Hall, speaker of the senate,
who served from April 10 to Oct. /,
1920. Robert l.. Caruthers was elected
governor in 1868, but the state being
under federal control, he was unable to |
qualify, and Andrew johnson was APP
pointed military governor by President
Lincoln. Oct. 10, 1867, d. W. @. SEN
ter, as speaker of the senate, succeeded
Gov. Brownow, who had been elected
to the United States senate. Senter
was elected to succeed himself and
served until 1871. In 1905 Gov. James
Is. Frazier was elected to the United
States senate, and John 1. Cox, as
speaker of the senate, succeeded him.
Y esterday he retired from the Office to
the senate from whence he entered the
governors office. John Sewer was in
augurated in March. All other gov
ernors prior to 1875 we're inaugurated
in September, October or November.
James d. Porter was the first govern
or to be inaugurated in January. He
took the oath of office thirty-two years
ago today. Gov. Marks was inaugu-
rated Jan. 16, 1879; Gov. Hawkins,
JAN II, 1881; Gov. Bate, Jan. Is, 1888;
Gov. Taylor was first inaugurated gov
ernor twenty years ago yesterday.
Gov. Patterson begins his admins
tration under favorable auspices. he
won the governorship through his own
ability and courage, and is recognized
as man OF unusual boldness, energy
and frmness. He enters the office
with due sense Of it's Importance and
its obligations, and with an earnest de-
sire to serve the state in manner that
will promote it's welfare, exert an inhu
ence in the elevation of political stand
ards and win the approval of all tbs
Y people who desire to see the state ad
: vanced and uplifted and civic duty
0 worthily performed, The new govern
q or commands the confidence of thu
s people. They expect much of him
r There is work for him to do-problem
r calling for his best thought and efforts
l. The American believes he will measur
i up to expectations. 1t will not be sur
prising if he makes some mistakes, 70
n exemption from error is not given t
l. mortals. The legislature should Civ
Is him all aid and support in his effort
d to serve the state, consistent with it
best judgment and sense of duty, TO
he must be regarded not simply as n
l. individual, but as the servant and req
a resentative of the people, and as sue
- entitled to support. His brief inaugu
- raj address breathes the proper spirit
= 1t is the expression and the promise {
one who realizes the obligations an
duties that have been conferred upo
b him and who with deep sense of hi
/. responsibility approaches the task 4
:. which he has been et.-Nashvill
American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

There seems to be a good deal of mis-
apprehension on the part of the public
as to why the new brewery down to
Memphis was not opened on skedoodle
time. Cy Lyle says the opening was
postponed because we couldn't be pres
ent, and another skate says the pipes
ware busted in an effort to meet the de.
mands of onr thirst. The fack is that
we was treated badly by the brewery.
When they heard that we were in town
ready to take part in the opening exer-
cises, they postponed it until some time
when we had our thirst at home. They
tried to playkate us by telling us that
they were not prepared for such emer-
gencies as visit from us; but they did
have the decency to offer us $50 if we
would stay away from the opening. -
Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
Governors Inaugural.

Gov. Patterson's inaugural sounds
like that of a man who goes into office
determined to give the best that is in
him to his state.
His position has shown him possess
ed of sufficient ability to make Tennes-
see splendid governor. The energy
and force he put into his campaign for
governor marked him as a man who
could rise superior to any diff oulties.
He finds the state government in excel
lent condition. The legislature is or
gained and dominated by his friends.
1t ought to be possible for Mr.. Patter-
son to secure from the assembly the
legislation he desires and his recon-
mendations in such respects will be
looked forward to with interest. -
Knoxville Sentinel.
toll IL
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
LIBERAL AND PROGRESSIVE POI /
CIES. ARE OUTLINED.
COMPLETE REVISION OF ELECTION LAWS ARE
FAVORED.
Ardent Friend of Education and Urges Claims Of University
of Tennessee Stringent Insurance Legislation
Wanted-Pure Food Law is Asked

from twenty-four to ten, the states
challenges remaining at six, and that
in capital cases the Judge may extend
the defendants challenges to fifteen, if
extraordinary prejudices exist
Building of state reformatory for
Juveniles.
Systematize present tax laws, and
provide for reaching privilege classes
and personal property that is now es-
Gaping taxation. No increase in taxes
on lands.
Preparation Of revenue and assess.
ment bills and their enactment as early
as possible.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

Gas 1 am now ready to take the oath
of office, call upon Him who rules in
the heavens above and on the earth be-
low to keep me constant in purpose
and true in the trust reposed in me by
a generous people. Gov. NJ, r. Pat
Iorco,,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

enter upon the discharge of his official
duties with the good will of all his con.
stituents, aud we believe he will per-
form the duties of his office in an ac-
ceptable manner. In his efforts to do
so he shall have the hearty support of
this paper. Greeneville Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

The Watauga Club has been created
at Nashville by consolidation of the
Hermitage and University Clubs. AS
we understand it, the name was select
ed purely because of its historical value
and not because it reminds one of wa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

The bill to abolish nine pension
agencies, including Knoxville, has the
unanimous support of the committee
on appropriations, and is advocated by
Commissioner of Pensions Warner.
Representative Brownlow is a member
of the committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

The Nashville newspapers should
have published map of the new ex.
else district for the benefit of Cy Lyle
and Jack Reaves, both of whom will,
of course, be present at the Inaugural.
tion of Gov. Patterson today. Chat
tauoega Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

An effort will probably be made to
have q branch postoffice established
down town to be known as Station.B.
IL is conceded that Carnegie will con-
time to be Station AIRY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

Hon. John l. Cox made good gov
ernor, but so many did not approve of
the way in which he came into the ex-
ecutive chair that it will always cloud
his political csreer. Springfield Rec
ord.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
The Texas Wonder

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two months treatment by mail FOR 81.
Dr. i. W. Hall, 1926 Olive street, St.
Louis, Mo Send for Tennessee testi-
mohlals. 1l3l-1y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

"Deme John Rum Reaves, care Asy-
lum, Bolivar, Tenn. )" is the way a dad
blamed fool addrest dead letter to us.
II was post.marked Johnson City, and
we suspicioned it was from Cy Lyle,
but he was feared to sign his name to
IL Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24

This here wet weather what we bean
having lately is Citing on our nerves.
We have to breathe like fish, and we
amt got no gills to keep the water ont
1t looks to us like as if the elemints has
combined with the reeformers to git
water into our system nolen volums. r.
Hardeman Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-01-24
JBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Geo. Il. Carter seems to be chief
scene.shifter in Johnson City.
Uncle Sam suited himself in the 10.
cation of the government building and
there's no use to kick.

"Our Bob" was elected U. S, sena!
tor again Tuesday to BIO sure it was
right The republicans voted for him,