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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Local and Personal.

W. r. King is with homefolks for a
short vacation.
Tate l.. Earnest went to Bristol
Wednesday afternoon.
r. D. Parsons and wife spent
Wednesday in Bristol.
Mrs. f. G.. Lyle, of Bristol, is visit
ing Mrs Oy Lyle at Builtless.
Miss Mae Carrico came up from Mos.
helm last week to visit homefolks.
Mr.. an d Mrs. W. M. Bolton are up
from Oh attanooga to visit relatives.
Miss Hazel Shoun, of Greeneville, is
visiting Mrs. Guy Shoun on Unaka
avenue.
Miss Willie Broyles is visiting her
sister, Mrs. S. A. Bowman, on Holston
avenue.
Mrs. R. F. Brewer returned to the
city Wednesday from visit to eastern
friends.
Mrs. A S Gump came down from
Bristol Wednesday to visit relatives in
this city.
Mrs Eva Jobe and daughter, of Hap
py Valley, were visitors to the city
last week.
Ed Crumley left Tuesday afternoon
for jamestown to accept employment
at the Exposition.
Go to the Barton -Mountcastle Hard
ware Co, and 60 at once for the best
fertilizer on the market.
The NJ. G.. r. Club was entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. NJ. l.
Gump on Watauga Avenue.
Dr. Fahrney's Teethlng Syrup is alb
so!utely harmless to the youngest babe
You can get a sample by writing for it,
U NJ. Erwin, Chestoa, and Miss AL
lie R> burn, Of Erwin, were married
last Sunday in this city by Rev. Jere
A, Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wyman and
Miss Hattie Godfrey, of Boston, are
guests of the families ofC. T. Hayward
and 5. h. Sells,
Father, take bottle of DIR. Fahrney's
Teething Syrup home with you and
stop walking the floor while baby is
'eeCutnS' mar-apr
Mayor Guy L. Smith has sold his
residence and will build a modern
dwelling on the corner of Stuart street
and Watauga avenue.
John Pile, wife and daughter, Miss
BERTHE, and Mrs. Phil Oaks have re.
turned to Kingsport, after q short visit
to Mrs. G. N. Bolton.
Ii you are going to use fertilizer on
any of your crops you want the best
obtaiLable, and that we sell Barton.
Mountcsstle Hardware Co.
! A. = Hartsell and Mrs. Hartsell, OF
New York, are visiting relatives in the
suburbs. They were entertained al
dinner last Sunday by Mrs. J. Hartsell
Since Monday Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A.
Summers have been happy over the
birth of their first little girl, credita
BILE PLAYMATE for little Frank Mount
castle Summers.
Miss Pearl Lyle, of this city. is tb,
candidate from this city in tie Chatta
nooga News jamestown Exposition
contest. Her many friends here will
rally to her support and The Comet il
confident she will win as she deserve
to do.
j. M. Davidson 4 Son, the Bo on
street merchants, are branching out
They have store now at the Embree
willie Junction and carry general lin
Of groceries, dry goods. notions AM
shoes. They will save you money Of
anything you need.
Mr. and Mrs. F. s, Henderson re
turned Tuesday night from an extend
ed bridal trip and were cordially wei
coined by their many friends. The
will be entertained soon with dane
; andluncheon at Hotel Carnegie by tn
young society people.
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From BlOuntyille.
Blountville, Tenn April 1

Blountvllle, Tenn, April 10.
Sullivan county is about fifty miles
long and ten miles wide on an average.
1t has about forty miles of river, cross
ing which there are three iron or steel
bridges, and more are wanted and
needed. There is one such bridge
crossing Reedy Creek at Kingsport,
one crossing Muddy Greek at Blount-
vile, two crossing Beaver Greek, be-
sides one or two in Bristol. An effort
is being made to get one or two more
few miles below the junction of the
Watauga and Holston rivers, and they
are really needed.
1t is not very difficult to get bridges
built in this county-even where they
are not needed, and but little used.
But the great trouble is, to get roads.
There are twenty-five civil districts
in the county, and about fifty magi-
strates, and the shape of the county is
such, and the interests of these dis
tricts and magistrates are 80 diversi-
fed, to use mild term, that it is about
as difficult to get road proposition
through the county court, as it is to
suit all the states and all the members
of Congress with tariff bill.
The thing that ought first to be done
is the building of good macadam road
through the county, from east to west.
But this will never be done unless some
great and unexpected change comes
over the county court.
Attempt after attempt has been made
to get compromise measure through
such as issuing bonds to the amount
of fifty thousand dollars, and, use
1000 west of Bristol via Blountville
$4,000 east of Bristol, and $1,000
from down Beaver Creek, as a start
This has been twice voted down, be
cause the roads don't go through ever,
mans district.
At the recent April term of court
! another proposition was made like this
: Levy 25 cents on the $500 of all taxabl
: property in the county, which woul
Q raise some $40, 900, and apply it to tn
. building of a road between Bristol an
!; Blountville. This carried by sma
ls majority. But it has since been give
t out from Bristol as legal opinion thu
S. the municipalities of Bristol and Blu
e, City would not be liable for such ia
!. for such a>purpose, and the result WI
!. pre- baby be that at the July term I
n the county court, the court will rescir
J. its action at the April term, and I
n roads will be built.
Y If any county in the state nee'
/, roads, certainly Sullivan does, b
d there is no hope for it in sight, exec
Le what little may be done by prise
O. labor, and that will not be much, f
d our people here are not much dispose
Ie to build roads even in that way.
Y. without roads, our people are b
st coming dissatisfied, and many will 81
v. out and leave the county, as they hs
!, been doing for years past.
lg There is q good deal of talk of trC
ii lev car line from Bristol to Kingspol
or to Rogersville, and many want
" Like the pike roads, it needs leade
IN a Moses, to go before, and there "
" be followers, more than few. L
s, her come. n, J. PHILLIPs'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18

The Chattanooga Times believes in
temperance and strict regulation but il
has no patience with arrant fanaticism
or political pharaseism. If this jug
bill passes Gov. Patterson will have an
opportunity for doing at least one good
thing with which he will be in full &C.
cord by promptly vetoing it, Chatta
nooga Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
K. OfP. Rally at CIreeneyilIe.

A X. of P. rally was held at Greene
vile Friday night, April 10th, by Nola-
chucky Lodge No. 1871. Invitations
were sent to all lodges and,brothers in
district No. 30 and many will attend.
II. W. Lyle, D. D. G. c., went down
from this city and will deliver an adj.
dress on Pythianism in District No.
On
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18

Wanted.

Three statesmen for our new county,
township and railroad surveys of Ten
nessee. The surveys are a splendid
compilation of facts, figures and draw
ings, and of wonderful value. Counties
and towns are fully indexed, and pop
ulations of each are given; railroads
plainly shown and distances between
all stations also show; congressional
districts outlined, numbe>ed and pop.
ulations given. Other feat res too nu-
merous to mention, A spleA lid oppor-
tunity for energetic men.
RAND, MoNALLY & Co.,
$3.50 Chicago, Ill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18

was the best man and Miss Ella STRAIT
ton was maid of honor and Katherine
Helms flower girl.
Mrs. S. Ii. Ponder and daughter,
Miss Lucy, mother and sister of the
groom, have issued invitations to a re.
ception to be given in honor of the
newly married couple next Thursday
afternoon, April 25th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ponder will occupy
their own home on Harris avenue.
Mr.. Ponder is one of Johnson City's
best young men and Is considered for
tunate in his selection of life partner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Hyder Barr VIII Try to Keep Up Record.

hIuoI DdIr WIN lTy u hetP Up heCOru
Hyder Barr, the young Bristol play
er who made such a phenomenal rec
ord on the diamond last year, will
probably play with the Coal Fields
League of Virginia and West Virginia
this season.
Barr made by far the finest record OF
any player that has ever gone ont of
Bristol, and he made wonderful rec
ord last year in the pitchers box and
on the third base.
His batting average was probably
the best made by any player in this
section. Bristol Herald Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Pouder arrived in
this city Friday afternoon on the YES
thule. They were married at Tampa,
Fla last Tuesday evening in the First
Methodist church, Revs. DR.. Piner
and Thrower officiating. W. r. Ponder
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
The MOsheim Ranking Co.

A new bank has been organized at
Mosheim, Tenn, with a capital stock
of $15, 600 The bank was instituted
largely through the influence of James
VI. Gaunt, president of the City Ma
tional Bank, Of this city, and was
launched by him this week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Exclusive Agent Here
Thomas Bros:
Johnson City, Tenn.
Mrs. George Il. Carter Better.

DIR. Edwards stated yesterday that
he had received advices from Palm
Beach, Fla, to the effect that Mrs.
George L. Carter continues to improve.
She has been able to leave the private
car in which she went to Florida, and
is now able to walk to her meals. She
has also been able to go out boat
riding. This will be cheering news to
Mrs. Carter's host of friends here. -
Bristol Herald Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Two Important Charters Are Issued Her

TWO important CharIeIS are ISSUED mere
Charters for two important compan-
les were filed in the Office of the. clerk
of the corporation court yesterday.
They were those of the Swannona
corporation and the Pioneer coal cor
poration. Each company has an auth
orized capital of $25, and the pur-
pose of each company is to deal in real
estate, neither being permitted to own
in excess of 100000 acres at one time.
The officers and directors are the
same for each organization, being as
follows: George L. Carter, president;
J. Norment Powell, vice-president;
John A. Muse, secretary and treasurer.
Directors George L. Carter, J. Nor,
ment Powell, John A. Muse, T. F,
Davis and W. W. Bellew Bristol
Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Eyesight Destroyed.

Mr. Lehr, manager of the Cranberry
Furnace Store, had the misfortune to
have his right eye destroyed Thursday
afternoon while trying to adjust an
anti-rattler in his buggy. The spring
broke and cut deep cash in his eye,
entirely destroying the sight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Roy Hale Not Captured.

The report that Roy Hale had been
captured at Medford, Oregon, is with
out foundation. sl1is brother, Clarence,
known here as "Buss," is out there
and was placed under arrest by mis-
take but has been released. &
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
China Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Martin will cele-
brate the Goth anniversary of their mar.
rage on the Gath of April and have is
sued invitations to limited mum Der OF
their friends accordingly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In Chancery Court at johnson City,
Washington County,
Tennessee.
Thad A. Cox, ct al, vs.. Carrie Sylves,
ter, ct al.

1t appearing from the bill filed in
this case, which is sworn to that the
defendants Carrie L. Sylvester and
Sylvester, whose given
name is unknown, are non-resi-
dents of the State of Tonnes
see. tits therefore ordered that said de-
PENDANTS enter their appearance herein
on or before Tuesday, the 3Oth day of
April, 1907, it being a Rule Day of
this Court, and plead, answer or demur
to compliments 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-
secutlve weeks in the Comet.
This April 4th, 1907.
d. A. SHIPLEY, G. and M.
By j. r. Gardner, D. G. and M.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Rhode Island Reds.

have few choice Rhode Island
Rel Cockerels and some pullets that |
will dispose of at reasonable prices.
Stock frs, class in every particular.
W. ], BUSH.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
II He * COMET
WANTED

WANrED-A few first class table
hoarders. Have some nicely furnish
ed rooms Desirable location and con-
venient to business part of the city.
MRS. &. W. SHAR1Tz.
III Walnut street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Mantall.

Person TO travel and collect in home
territory; weekly salary of $1072 per
year and expenses. Address,
JOSEPH ALEXANDER,
1t Johnson City.
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To the Public.

The old Star House at Erwin, Tenn,
has been thoroughly refurnished from
garrett to cellar.
Free sample room and the best fare
tn market affords The public is cor
daily invited to call.
llS0 LEE AMMoNs, Propr.
TABLE BOAKDERS WANTED "A
few table b0arders will be taken at a
reasonable rate Apply to Mrs. Fan
ME Crumley, King street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-04-18
Is the Greatest Highway OF
Travel TO all Points West
}-DAILY TRAINS-3

Connections made at Memphis, st.
Louis and Cincinnati with western lines
for all points west. Only one change
of cars in union depots to great many
points.
Tickets can always be purchased at
the lowest rates authorized. Before
purchasing tickets call on the Southern
Railway agents for rates, maps and
complete information.
@. H. ACKERT, G. NJ,
Washington, ID. G.
W. Fl. TAYLoE, G. P. A.
Washington, ID. O.
J. L. MEEK, D. P. A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
S. H. HARDw1oK, d. p, NJ.
Washington, ID. 0.
G. A, BENsCoTER, A,G. ?. A.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
Large Trees.

Large Trees.
In letter in the Yorkyille
Enquirer Mr.. T. ID. Faulkner gof
Fort Mill, states that there is a
poplar tree on the land of orr
fellow townsman, Capt. S. E.
White, about half mile from
Fort Mill, which measures Is
feet in circumference at a point
p feet from the ground i: and at
point 8 feet from the ground it
is 15 feet and inches in circum
ference.
There is, or was some wears
ago, gigantic oaK in Chester
county, on the Jack Howe place
about four miles from Richburg
which for many years was re-
garded as the largest tree in up-
per Carolina. It's dimensions
were at one time published in
the old Lancaster Review, but
we do not now recall the figul.
eS.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28

Drunken Negro Drives snto
Prominent Farmers Yard
and Curses Him--IHe Negro
Shot.
While Mr.. Jack Williams was
sitting on his piazz, at his
oome a few miles west oi
town, Thursday morning, read
ing The News, a couple of ne
groes, WYATT Graham and Bill
Hagins, drove into his yard and
the former, who was drunk. b e.
gan cursing him. Mr.. Williams
didn't know the negro at the
time, afterwards learning his
name. Not caring to have anv
trouble with the drunken negro,
MIR. Williams ordered him to
leave his premises. Instead OF
doing so however, Graham 90,
out OF the buggy and advanced
toward him, still cursing him
violently, whereupon Mr. vii
ilams went into toe house and
got Dis shot gun, and returnin o
TO The piazza with the weapon,
told the negro if be did not leave
he would shoot him. Hapins.
the other negro, begged Mr.. vii
liams not to shoot, and taking
hoId OF Graham finally got him
back into the buggy. Hagins
started to drive off with his COM
panion, when Graham spranp
over the back of The Vehicle 10
return to Mr.. Williams, but as
he did so Mr.. Williams fred on
him, the load striking Graham
In the head. Hagins lifted the
wounded negro into the buggy
and carried him off The natu re
of his injuries is not known, but
as The gun was loaded with no.
. shot 1t is not thought that he
is seriously wounded.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28

The Rev. j. M. Lloyd will
preach at the Funderburk grave
yard the LIST Sunday in Oct, at
III o'clock, a. m.
The Friday Afternoon Book
Club held its first meeting of the
season yesterday afternoon, Mrs.
Paul Moore being hostess.
Our "business column
continues to grow in popul arity
ana interest. Every body reads
1T. Srveral new notices appear
in it today.
Chief of Police Hunter de.
Stroyed 4 gallons of contraband
liquor yesterday, which had been
held 80 days under the Carey
Cothran law.
-Supt. of Education w. NJ,
Moore entertained his Sunday
School class at his home We'd
neSday evening. Refreshments
were served and the occasion
was much enjoyed by the young
people.
Miss Louise Morrow, daugh-
ter of Mr.. r. A. Morrow, was
taken to the Presby terian hos
pitai in Charlotte yesterday,
where it was found that she was
suffering from an attack of ap
pendicitis, and an operation will
be performed the latter part o.
the week. She is student in
the Presbyterian College. Mon.
roe Journal.
ne millinery openings tins
week of the Lancaster Mercantile
company, the Heath Jones com
pany and Mr.. K. e Cloud drew
large crowds of ladies, both of tn,
town and country. The establish
ments wed with one another in
the beauty and attractiveness o.
their displays of stylish hats and
bonnets, as woll as in the deco
ration of their departments
Each was veritable shower O
beauty"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
Decision in Chesterfield DtsDen-
sary Election Contest.

Chesterfeld's county board of
election commissioners has at last
rendered it's decision in the con.
tested dispensary election case.
The election, it will be recalled
was held August 13, a majority
OF the votes cast being in favor
of prohibition. The board de-
cides that the election was ille-
gal. There will likely be an APP
peal taken.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
one way of Getting q Stylish
Hat.

'S rug W oetttuD StUttSh
Hat.
Every lady, of course, wants
a new hal, and she should have
one, If she or her husband
or father is able to foot the bill
Here is a valuable suggestion
however, by Punch, to the maid
without the money:
Proud, pretty, but penniless maid,
Permit me to come to your aid;
You want new hat,
But your trouble is that
Your milliner's bill isn't paid.
You can't wear the thing
You bought in the spring,
It's nose tilt" is now incorrect;
For the hat of today
Slants the opposite way
With sort of sou'wester effect.
The shade on the brow must be stunt,
The brim being narrow and blunt,
And the trimmings confined
To the wide brim behind
That used to be worn in the front.
But take courage again:
That hat you disdain
AS the latest creation may score,
If--no doubt you have guessed
What | want to suggest
You pin it on hind side before.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28

Will sell at public auction at my home on
tue % day of Oct. the following personal
property: fine horses. 3 cows 2 Jerseys,
o ne with young calf: fine o. l. c. pigs
buggy, j surrey, | set double harness. /
set single harness plowstocks and cultiva-
tors. Kimbrel Organ in good condition
cost $i25a bargain for some one. l cooi-
ing range in fine condition, kitchen cab
met. large sideboard, large hall stand,
book cases. Laurance sewing machine
! large dresser and washstand 4 nice bed
steads. Tales, dishes, chair bedsprings,
mattresses. buckets, jars. picture frames
and lots OF other things You will see when
you come The sale to begin at 10 a. IN.
X j. Blackmon,
Fork Hill, ). q. 9-2S- 4w
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
Dog Ordinance stir in Force.

The impression prevails that
the dog ordinance has expired,
which is mistake. The i'm
preston has probably grown out
of the fact that the ordinance of
last year was limited to 80 days.
The present law has no limita-
ton. Dogs running at large
without muzzles are liable to be
shot.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28

"Conarddes" to be Presented I'm
Lancaster.
Comrades" a we'll know n
and popular drama, will be pre-
sented in Lancaster at an early
date by local histrionic talent,
under the auspices of the Public
Library Association. Rehear-
sails of the play will begin next
week.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
The New pure Food and DruqLaw

We are pleased to announce that Fo
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law as it
contains no opiates or other harmful drugs,
and we recommend it as safe remedy
for children and adults. Funderburk
Pharmacy.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
Stricken tOith Paralysis.

Mr.. K. S. Nettles, prominent
business man of Camden, was
stricken with paralysis Tuesday
evening, at his place of busi-
ness. His condition is serious.
He is kinsman of Maj Riddle
of this place.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
Business Notices.

E6F All Notices inserted under
inns head at the rate of ON CENT
"A WORD for each insertion. No
notice to be counted less Than %
words
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28
PERSONAL


Mr.. w b. Meach am, of Fort
Mil, visited Lancaster this
week.
Mrs. Leroy Davidson, Of Ker-
shaw, is visiting friends in Char
lotte.
Mr.. Hoke Knight, son of Mr..
W. b. knight, has gone 10 Err.
skine College.
MIR. U. NJ. Neal, of The Heat h
Springs section, has been spend
ing a day or two in towo.
Miss Francis Vaughan, of Ker-
shaw, is visiting her sister, Miss
Belle Vaughan. jefferson Citi.
zen.
Mrs. II. j. Strait, who has
been spending the summer at
Montreal, N. O., returned home
this week.
Mrs. w. F. Russell, Jr., OF
Camden, is visiting her mother
Mrs. Elizabeth Beckham.-Ker
shaw Era.
Mr.. j Harry Foster and little
son, Master Joe, spent yesterday
afternoon at the quarry of the
Southern Granite Co.
MIR. L. M. Belk and bride. for.
merly Miss Gertrude Sherer o.
Blacksburg, have returned from
the jamestown Exposition.
Mr.. Sam f. Massey, the wei
known surveyor, went TO Iudiar
Land Monday, where he ha.
several days. surveying to dc.
Mrs. j. t. Thomasson anc
children, who have been visitins
Mr.. Thomasson's father in Nortl
Carolina, returned home thi
week.
Mr.. Thomas Doster, who ha
been with the Mackey Company
went to Richmond Thursday
where he will take a course il
pharmacy.
Mrs. M. j. Perry returned yes
terday from Glenn Springs
where she stopped for few day
on her way home from the Ex
position and points North.
Mrs. Mary Nisbet, of VA
Wyck, is visiting Mrs. Foetn
Grow. She has just returned from
a visit to her son, DR.. w. @
Nisbet of Charlotte .-Monro
Journal.
Mr.. M. G. Gardner, OF Fla
Creek, and Mr.. w. G. Adams q
the Kershaw section, spent yes
terday in Lancaster. We are in
debed 10 them for a pleasan
call while in town.
Mr.. j. b. Funderburk, one G
Tradesville's most substantia
citizens, spent Tuesday night i
Lancaster. We are indebted {
him for pleasant call Will
. here.
Rev. w. A. Beckham of Roc
Hill and Mr.. G. o. BecKham {
Kershaw paid a short visit t
Mr.. j. Frank Fooshe the pa:
week. - Winnsboro News an
Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-28

FOR SALE-50 head fine Berkshire
pigs from to weeks old. Apply to Ply
Ter Bros