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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Whereas, God in His all-wise provi
dence, has seen best to remove from
our midst by death one of our beloved
sisters, Mrs Belle Scott Vines, wife OF
our esteemed townsman, James A.
Vines. Mrs. Vines was q daughter of
the late John Scott, of near Jackson.
Vile, Ill, and was married to James A.
Vines, October 20, 1894. Was born
October 81, 1879, and died August 10,
1907, leaving her husband, two sons
and two daughters, one sister and one
brother to mourn her departure. She
was model mother, devoted to her hus-
band and children. Kind and affection
ate to all with whom she met. Sister
Vines made profession Of religion
during Bro. w. M. Vines pastorate OF
the Baptist church and was baptized
by Brother S. II, johnson, August 20,
1902. She was faithful, consecrated
worker in the Masters vineyard until
she was called up to dwell with Jesus
in the paradise OF bis saints. She died
in the full triumph of faith, while she
desired to remain with her loved ones
whom she loved as a mother and {
devoted wife can only love. When she
saw that the parting must come, sh'
committed her loved ones into tn,
hands of God, trusting IN the by anC
and by to meet them again where part
ing is no more.
Resolved: That in the providence,
of God, that in the death of siste
Vines, the church has lost faithful
and we'll beloved member who is great
ly missed
Resolved: That copy of these reso
buttons be sent to the bereaved family
and be spread upon the minutes Of tn
church, and published in the Baptis
and Reflector and city papers
GEORGE P. CROUCH,
MRS. W. A. HU NTER,
MRS. j. HI. PIERCE,
Committee
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
Seated Upon a Ledge Of Rock,

born pride had quite enthralled the
bosom OF Pierre Merrivale.
Lenore Lenox saw them enter the
carriage and vanish down the road
among the trees. She felt that the
light had forever gone out OF her
life. and that the future existence
would be miserable TO her.
The day wore on. The afternoon
came and, just as the sun was setting.
Lenore heard the sound Of advancing
wheels. Her cousin was returning
He could tell her something OF
Pierre! The thought electrified her
and she jumped to window that
commanded q view Of the road. II
was not carriage that was approach
ing, but heavy wagon, with two or
three men. One Of them was in the
back part Of the vehicle and-zmerciful
heavens whose head was that he
held upon his knee? Who was that
stretched out In the wagon-box, 80
still and death-like? 1t was Pierre
Merrivale!
Suddenly she heard step on the
stair; 1t approached, drew near and
paused before her door Then some
one entered A second later and
strong arm was thrown around her
and voice. tremuious with emotion
came to her ears. 1t was Ralph.
"Oh, my poor Lenore. Is 1t not ter
rible?"
HE is not dead?" she cried, clutch.
ing his arm with her white. nervous
hands; "oh, Ralph tell me, teal me he
is not dead"
mo. no, he Is not dead God knows
he Is too noble to die. You must be
calm, Lenore."
She gave way to her feelings, but
gradually grew more calm.
How did 1t happen, Ralph?"
He nearly sacrificed his life to
save another"
How brave, how noble he list" said
Lenore. when she learned the story.
Pierre Merrivale had long fight
in the Illness thus imposed upon him.
He had come to visit the Bronsons to
recover from q similar disaster--one
which left the red scar upon his face.
In that battle he had faced the flames
to rescue child. Ralph told Lenore
Of this In the long hours when they
watched at Pierre's bedside. Ralph
told her, too, that Pierre had made
him solemnly promise never to reveal
the secret Of that scar to any living
persons. And he had not; but now,
in the face of this last deed Of hero
ism, he must needs recount to his
cousin the story of that scar which
had Inundated his friend.
II love him now" declared Lenore
with flashing eyes. better than ever,
IL such were possible
And when Pierre Mefrivale opened
his eyes and came out OF the lethargy
in which he had been encompassed so
long, he understood the loving eyes
that bent above him, and Lenore,
heading the inclination of his hand.
bent down. Their lips met In one
passionate kiss.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
CRYING FOR HELP
Lots of 1t in Johnson City,
But Daily Growing Less.

The kidneys cry for help
Not an organ in the W hole body so
delicately constructed.
Not one SO important to health.
The kidneys are the filters OF the
blood.
When they fail the blood becomes
foul and poisonous.
There can be no health where there
is poisoned blood.
Backache is one Of the first indica
tions of kidney trouble.
1t is the kidneys cry for help. Heed
it.
Doan's Kidney Pills are what Ii
wanted.
Are just what overworksd kidneys
need.
They strengthen and invigorate the
kidneys; help them to do their work
never fail to cure any case OF kidney
disease.
L. W. Wardell, living on Churcl
street, Greeneville, Tenn, says: q
am just as enthusiastic about Doan'
Kidney Pills at this time, DULY 81
1907 as when 1 gave a statement
recommending them, for publication
in 1908. At that time said that the,
had been used in my family with tn
most satisfactory results. tiled then
myself and from my personal expert
ence with them, / think there is n
kidney remedy in existence that com
pares with them. | am continual
advising friends TO use them for kid
ney trouble"
For sale by oil deal,rh Price so cent
Foster Milburn Co., Bnffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan' San
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
A Certain Cure for Group Used for Ten
Years Without Failure.

Mr.. W. @. Bot, Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic in
his praise of Ohambetlain's Cough
Remedy. His children have all been
subject to Group and he has used this
remedy for the past ten years, and
though they much feared the Group,
his wife and he always felt safe upon
retiring when bottle Of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy was in the house. His
oldest child was subject to severe at
tacks of Group, but this remedy never
failed to effect speedy cure. He has
recommended 1t to friends and neigh
bors and ell who have used it say that
it is unequaled for Group and whOop.
ing cough. For sale by II. @. Miller,
Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
A Disfigured
Face
BY WILLIAM WALLACE COOK
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Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowles.l
we, his college chums, called him
Pierre, for not only was he hand
some fellow, but he seemed perfect
paragon of noble manhood, excelling
alike in athletic exercises, In his
studies and in disposition which
made him the prime favorite of class
mates as well as tutors. | can give
you no truer picture of Mr.. Merrivale,
my dear coz, for to go into details
would exhaust all the good adjectives
In Webster's Unabridged. All can
say is, you will like him, for you
cannot help II"
Lenore looked at Ralph little de-
family.
go far as his beauty Is concerned.
Ralph Bronson, whether l like him, or
not. that will weigh little one way or
the other. In my estimation, man s
fortune is not, necessarily, hand
some face"
Ralph Interrupted her with laugh.
"Oh, well, Miss Lenox, 1t counts for
great deal. can bear witness to
that, for have been cut out any mum
Der of times by handsomer fellows.
But you will have a chance to form
your own estimate of Pierre, as he
| has notified me of his intention to ac.
cept an invitation which rendered
him some time ago, and make me 9
visit"
Indeed" The blue eyes of Miss
Lenox opened wide with surprise
And when will your paragon appear
at the manor?"
Very soon; in fact, expect him
any day, now. He writes from New
Orleans and tells me that he is just
recovering from severe injury and
feels that few weeks In my jolly SO
ciety will do him world of good. sc
that ! can look for him any moment
You must prepare for quick surren
der to his charms, Lenore."
81 shall prepare for nothing of the
sort, cousin Ralph. You shall see int
what q rare piece of marble / car
metempsychose my heart"
Perhaps; but l warn YOU"
And ! thank you for it, but 1t il
unnecessary"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
How to Cure a Cold.

The question of how to cure cold
without unnecessary loss OF time is one
in which we are all more or less inter-
ested, for the quicker q colds gotten
rid of the less the danger of pneumonia
and other serious diseases. Mr.. b. w.
L. Hall, OF Waverly, Va, has used
Chamberlain Cough Remedy for years
and says: II firmly believe Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to be absolutely
the best preparation on the market for
colds. i have recommended it to my
friends and they oil agree with me. "
For sale by Il. @. Miller, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
Life is Embittered.

Life is too often embittered by the
grievous pains and suffering caused by
dyspepsia, in one or other Of its many
forms. No other disease covers such o
wide range of symptoms, or causes
such varied suffering, 10 its victims.
Stomach-aehe, b adac b 3, dizziness,
nausea, biliousness, constipation. fever,
ete.-all are dne to this one dreadful
disease. No wonder that thousands
are so enthusiastic over the cure Of
their disease by DIR. Oaldwell's (laxa-
tive) Syrup Pepsin. It is . most mar
velous, potent and universal cure.
Try it. Sold by all druggists, at Doc
and 81 90. Money back il It fails.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
Doing Business Again.

"When my friends thought / Was
about to take leave of this world, on
account of indigestion, nervousness
and general debility" writes A. A.
Chisholm, Treadwell, N. Y, land
when 1t looked as II there was no hope
left, l was persuaded to try Electric
Bitters, and l rejoice to say that they
are curing me. 1 am now doing bust
ness again as Of old, and am still gain
ing daily" Best tonic medicine on
earth. Guaranteed by II. g. Miller,
Druggist. 5Oc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
Qulnsy, sprains and swslllugs Cured.

I'm November, 1901, I caught cold
and had the quinsy. Ny throat was
swollen so could hardly breathe /
applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm aud
it gave me relief in short time. In
two dage i was all right, says Mrs. L..
Cousins, Otterburn, Mich. Chamber
'lain's Pain Balm ia liniment and is
especially valuable for sprains and
dwellings,. For sale by h. @. Miller,
Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
Bitten by a Spider .

Through blood poisoning caused by
a spider bite, John Washington, o.
Bosqueyille, Texas, would have lost
his leg, which became q mass of run
ming sores. had he not been persuaded
to try Bncklen's Arniea Saive. "a,
writes: "The first application relieved
and four boxes healed all the sores.
Heals every sore. 25c at II. G. Mil
ler's, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
Made a Hit.

When DR.. w. B. Caldwell. the sag Q
of Monticello, first prescribed his gre at
remedy for indigestion, constipati on
and biliousness, now known % DR..
Oaldvell's (laxstive) Syrup Pepain, its
success was so great that 1t made an
instant hit. Since then il has bean
used all over the world and has never
failed TO duplicate its fret successes.
Try it. Sold by ell druggists, at Toe
and s1.O0. Money hack il i fails.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Tigress (psnting) = Hello, Leo! I've
been chasing nice, tender little ante
lope for an hour or more. Did it pass
by here? Lion Clicking his chops con-
tentedly)-No, it didn'r pass here
Harper's Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

''Pa, why do we have governors?"
"Gracious, child, you're dull. We
have to have governors to ride horses
in the procession when our state build
ings are dedicated at worlds fairs. p
Chicago Record Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

"Your bump of destructiveness, -
said the phrenologist, lis large. Are
you soldier?" "No," was the reply,
81 am a chauffeur. The Indepen-
dent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

AllllOubu she udu IOlu nCl COuoAh
his warning was unnecessary, Le-
nore's curiosity was strong to see his
peerless friend. Visitors at Z the
manor house we're very few and she
looked forward to the arrival of their
guest as an event In the monotonous
round of her life. Ralph had SO ex-
patiated upon his friends personal
appearance that, IL she found not a
god. surely her disappointment would
be woeful.
Seated upon ledge or rock which
had been torn from the mountain
side above her In some great, cataclys-
mic upheavel Of the past ages, she
held a novel listlessly and marveled
If, seeing him in all his peerless
glory, she should succumb to his
charms-what then? She laughed.
Such an idea was absurd.
Hearing a step behind her, she
sprang up in alarm.
Pardon me II ! have frightened
you" said q stranger, bowling grace
fully, but am looking for gentle.
man by the name of Bronson, Ralph
Bronson; does he reside near here?"
So this was peerless Pierrel He
had a magnificent form, clear, sweet
voice and as he raised his cap, a
mass of yellow curls were visible; but
his face! although regular in form,
with large, fine eyes, sensitive nose,
and refined mouth. his right cheek
was disfgured by terrible scar,
Miss Lenox caught these little details
of his appearance in the brief mo-
ment he was speaking.
You are half mile from the road, u
she answered, pointing In Its direc
ton; ''the house is only a short dis
lance north, after you reach that.
am Mr.. Bronson's cousin and live al
the manor house. / was just about
ready to return and, If you like, will
show you the way?"
Thank you; you are very kind. Sc
this is Miss Lenox? Many time
have l heard Ralph eulogize his
cousin" He stopped. picked up the
novel which she had dropped In hGI
alarm, and handed 1t to her with q
pretty gesture. In fact, think all Of
Ralph's college friends were more OF
less acquainted with Miss Lenox."
From this point the conversation
lapsed into various subjects. Lenore
becoming deeply interested in Their
talk, found themselves approaching the
manor house all too soon. Ralph saw
them coming and FASTENED down the
walk to meet them. At the first
glimpse Of his friend, Pierre MerrivalS
became strangely silent and painet
expression settled about his brows
why, old fellow, this is quite sur
PRISE" said Ralph as he drew neal
and caught his friends hand; then
looking into his face, he started anC
sharp cry of establishment escaped
him. Great heavens, Pierre! wha
terrible"
Mr.. Merrlvale turned his head away
sadly and his friend recollected him
self.
Forgive me. forgive me, old chap
but you know y0u--"
Yes. | know, Ralph. have no
always been this way, but" with |
sigh, 'misfortunes come to US all"
It was in this manner that Pierre
Merrlvale came to visit them. HI
was bright in conversation and agree
able In manner, but was neither ga!
nor careless. II handsome looks i'm
pei men TO become ooxcombs ant
Lotharios, Lenore thought 1t verl
easy to understand how peerless
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until I used Doan's Ointment. II
cured me permanently. Hon. John
r. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS
Oklahoma City, Okla, October 17-a7, 100

OKLAHOMA City, Okla. October I7-27, 1907.
For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell round trip tickets
October 18th, 10th and 18th, limited to
return October 3lst, at very low
rate.
Call on Southern Railway Agents for
tickets and complete information.
J. J.. MEEK, d. p. A.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. 25c.
Ask your druggist for them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

A healthy man is a king In his own
right; an unhealthy man is an I'M
happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters
builds up sound health-keeps you
we'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

"Ef wuz you, mamma, I'd think
twice fore named the baby after
that candidate. "Why, Josiah"
"Darned ef think he's goin' to be
elected" ATLANTA Constitution.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Victim-YOu told nae these false
teeth would be just as good 90 natural
ones, and they hurt me iearfully.
Doetor-Well, didn't the natural ones
hurt Ou?-Brooklyn Life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

"You were married before the wal
weren't your" SWELL, yes; the fight.
ing did start o few weeks after the cere.
mony."-Smart Set.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

"Yes, he works off and on" Why,
I heard he had a good, steady job. !"
$50 he has, but he's railroad con-
ductor. - Philadelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

We didn't have to change our for.
mula on account of the pure food law
Imperial Flavoring Extracts have al
ways been up to the standard of purity.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Mrs. Knicker-Couldn't you keep
the cook? Mrs. Bocker-No, our bridge
afternoons we're the same.-New York
Sim
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Accidents will happen, but the best.
regulated families keep Dr. Thomas
Electric OH for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

First Chorus GIRL just got &C
auainted with a millionaire. Second
Chorus Girl-Pittsburg or plain?-
Life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

When teething most babies stom-
achs are disordered. DIR Fahrney's
Teething Syrup cures and prevents this
trouble.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Rayhor-What Ninkum seems to lack
is Individuality and self assertiveness.
Shyne-That only shows that you've
never met his wife. Chicago Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Ne more crying babies and you
always get good nights rest when
you give them DIR. Fahrney's Teething
Syrup,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

"Ma, why does Sis sing 80 much
when Mr.. Spoonamore is here?" ~
think, dear, she is trying to test his
love. Chicago Record Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10

Pierre had fallen from foppery That
dreadful scar would impress upon HIM
with terrible power the fact that he
was made of common clay with
other men. AS she came to converse
with him more and more and to know
him better, she was perfectly ready
to believe that Pierre had never set
himself above common men because
of his peerless person. And as their
companionship heightened with the
long summer months, her pity grew
into an attachment which she could
hardly persuade herself to believe In
truth her heart, which she had steeled
to resist the charms Of the perfect
Pierre, had surrendered first to pity
and then to love at the sight of that
noble, but disfigured face.
More than once Pierre was at the
point of telling how madly he loved
her, but In a trlce he thought of the
scar that disfigured his face. What
woman could love man with that
hideous mark? No. he would not tell
her. She should never know that his
heart had been wheedled away by
miserable feeling of pity.
The last day Of Pierre Merrivale's
visit at Bronson Manor had arrived.
Apparently, 1t was not hard to bid
Lenore adieu. There was a clasp Of
the hand and conventional God
speed you." but behind these formal
tiles lurked feeling so passionate on
the part of both that one relenting
glance from Pierre would have
opened the fioodgates Of their mutual
happiness. Yet this glance for which
Lenore would have given almost her
very life was not vouchsafed, for stub
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-10
The Southern Railway
Is the Greatest Highway of
Travel to all Points West

N. The following schedule fig
ures published only as information are
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22

Most sensational testimony was heard
in this case with the result that the social
set in which Mr.. Martin and his beauti-
full young wife mixed was astounded. The
name OF a prominent society man and mil
lionaire was mentioned. as well as that or
a mounted policeman In Central Park
Diamond necklaces and Jewels worth
small fortunes also figured.
In addition a Mulberry street organ
grinder was involved and a romance was
related. the scenes OF which were pitched
in two worlds.
Among the prominent figures in the case
is Broadway banker. who, IL Is alleged.
acted as a mutual friend in introducing
Martin to the young woman who in few
weeks became his bride. The latter, whom
Mr.. Martin was presented TO her. was the
owner OF house in the Nineties, near
Riverside Drive. Following the marriage
Mr. Martin installed her In a mansion on
Riverside Drive.
There the pair lived happily for few
months. until IL is said, Mr.. Martin be-
came aware that his domestic bliss was
being marred. He employed detectives
with the result that he instituted the d.
vorce suit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
GUARDIAN SUES
TO ANNUL MARRIAGE

Indianapolis. Aug 22.-Attorneys for the
guardian Of George Rhodius. the rich
young man who recently married the
keeper OF house OF Ill repute and who
was declared incompetent to manage his
estate have brought suit to annul the
marriage.
The complaint charges that Elma Dare,
the resort keeper. entered Rhodius' room
late at night while he was physically and
mentally weak from excesses forced him
TO dress himself and accompany her 10
Louisville. KY, where they were married.
the Dare woman answering all the ques-
tions propounded to Rhodius.
II is charged that Rhodius was taken
to Louisville because the Dare woman
knew he could not legally marry in this
state.
The complaint says that his real estate
holdings In this city are worth 100000, In
addition TO personal property OF great
value, and that he was kidnapped and
forced into an illegal marriage In order
that this fortune might be secured by the
alleged WIFE
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-22
OLD MILLIONAIRE
TO GET DIVORCE

New York. Aug. 22.-Timothy J. Martin.
an aged millionaire. head OF the Davis
Collamore company, importers OF artistic
chinaware on Fifth avenue, will be freed
today from his beautiful young wife Mary.
against whom he Instituted divorce pro-
ceedings several months ago.
About eight weeks ago the referee be-
fore whom the case was heard submitted
his findings I'm favor OF Mr.. Martin. Young
Mrs. Martins lawyers. however, inter-
posed with the result that time was given
20 the contesting parties in the hope Of
reconciliation. That hope, however,
was abandoned yesterday and Mr.. Martin
today will obtain a fnal decree,