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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
Confederate General Dies.

Biloxi, Miss.-General Alexander p.
Stewart, one of the last two surviving
lieutenant generals of the Confeder-
ate army, died at his home Sunday
In his eighty-seventh year. A native
Of Tennessee, General Stewart lived
the greater part of his life In that
state, but Of late had been making
his home In Biloxi.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
We Know That Fellow.

That man over there is the biggest
skin in the city"
Rob you. would he?"
Rob! Say, II I had to shake hands
with that fellow wouldn't feel sure
had all my fingers until I'd counted
'em."-Boston Transcript
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
A Defense.

Most of the airs people put on
about the benefits OF foreign travel are
all a bluff" Yes. But you've got to
y rayei yourself In order to be able to
call the blun."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
SYNOPSIS.

Lord Wilfred Vincent and Archibald
Terhunc are introduced at the opening of
the story, in England. the latter relating
the tale. The pair on an outing miss
their train and seeking recreation meet
the Honorable Agatha wyckhon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
CHAPTER IL

The inside of tho castle gave every
evidence of enormous wealth and
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Gloves and Mittens

]. p. Corbin, a former well known
citizen of Brookings, who is now in
terested in an Aberdeen land COM
pany, will be at the Leon hotel sever
al days rext week, beginning Thurs
day and will be pleased to see anyone
interested in the lands his company
have advertised for sale.
Prof. James Shepard left yester-
day morning for Fargo, n. d., where
he will be a witness in the famous
bleached -four case now being tried
there. This case was brought by Food
Commissioner Ladd of North Dakota,
who alleges that the bleaching process
is harmful to -four and injurious to
the consumers, and arrayed against
him are practically the entire milling
industry of the country. Prof. Shepard
is recognized as n of the foremost
authorities in the country upon the
subject of food chemistry, and 1t Is
expected that he will be an important
witness at the hearing.
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Saturday is Halloween.

Next Saturday is Halloween.
Next Tuesday is election day and
everyone should get out and vote for
n ticket or another.
Quincy Lee Morrow spoke south of
Volga tuesday evening in the interests
of the prohibition ticket.
The County Chairman" one of the
best shows of the season, is coming TO
the opera house November -.
SINNERS Department store has just
received a carload of winter apples,
which are selling at SO pei barrel.
Roy w. Wilcox arrived from ST.
Paul Saturday evening to accept a
position with the Register Publishing
company.
fellow named SheekS was arrested
Saturday for being a little too drunk
to be orderly and was assessed five
dollars by Judge Matson.
See the beautiful oak music cabinet
on display in the New Furniture store
window to be given away to some one
at the Pleasant Hour next Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Arthur Crumb has been here
the past week visiting friends and
packing up some of their household
goods which has been stored here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crumb are now located
at Aberdeen.
DR.. Jordan of Pennsylvania, spoke
at the opera house Tuesday evening
in the interests of the county option
movement. DR.. Jordan is an interest
ing and convincing talker n he
makes a convert of nearly every listen
er.
Tuesday was red letter day for the
F. l.. Villas family, it marking the birth
day anniversary of both Mr.. and Mrs.
Villas and also their sixth wedding an
niversary. Tuesday was also cele-
brated as the fiftieth anniversary of
President Roosevelt.
DR.. S. l.. Boyer, the new pastor OF
the Methodist church, arrived from
Hoopston, ILL.,, last evening and will
occupy the pulpit of the church on
Sunday. He expects his family to join
him in a few days. DR.. Hall and fam
lily are packing their household goods,
and expect to leave the first of the
week for their Illinois home.
S. H. G%oodfellow, socialist nominee
for congress, will answer objections
to socialism and give reasons for pan
les at the G. A. R. hall Friday evening,
October 80, at eight o'clock. Ladies
are respectfully and especially invited.
Mr.. G%oodfellow will speak in the Hugh
son school house, Trenton township,
Saturday evening at eight O'Clock.
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A CARD OF

We, the undersigned, the ladies OF
the Guild and the rector of ST. Paul's
church in Brookings, desire thus to
convey our slncere thanks to all the
people, children and adults, who as
sisted us in putting on the entertain
ment "Puss In Boots given in the
opera house October 10. We appre-
ciate their help the more. because
they not only gave their services, but
also furnished so much by way of cos-
tunes, all Of which we were told would
be supplied by the manager. We hope
to be able to reciprocate some time.
Again thanking them all, we remain,
The Ladies' of the Guild,
The Rector.
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Charley Gullick returned this morn
ing from Lake Albert, bringing back
a good bunch Of ducks and he a the
thanks of the city editor for a nice
mess.
Hong Quong, the Chinese laundry
man. has sold out his interest to his
partners and has rented the old steam
laundry and will run an opposition
joint.
Mrs. Homer Rexford returned home
the first Of the week from her west
ern trip, where she spent several
weeks visiting in California and other
points on the coast. She was accom-
paned by her daughter, Mrs. l.. p.
Won ARK of Aberdeen.
Miss Robe, who speaks here this
evening at the NJ. +. church, was at
Volga last evening under the auspices
of the Eastern Star and Mrs. w. HI.
Roddle, who was present, states that
the people of Brookings have a fine
treat in store for them.
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/ oeal and Personal
JOHN L. MURPHY, City Editor

Another car of winter apples just
received at SINNERS Department
store. Per barrel SO.
The County Chairman a guaran.
teed attraction will be at the Grand
opera house Friday, November 13.
w. S. Loban returned home Tues.
day evening from a trip to points in
Iowa, where he spent several days on
land business.
J.. V. Bopp, assistant agronomist at
the college, left the first of the week
for Rapid City to join Supt. Chamber
lain's institute corps.
FOR SALE-Heatine Stove, used
only one season, good as new, will
burn either coal or wood. $40 if taken
at once. Apply at Register office.
The diamond medal contest held at
Lead on Wednesday evening of last
week was won by Mrs. Quincy Lee
Morrow of this city. Mrs. Morrow re-
turned from there Thursday evening.
A coupon is given with each admis-
sion ticket at the Pleasant Hour for
"a chance on the oak music cabinet,
which will be given away to the hold
er of the lucky ticket next Saturday
evening.
A large vote is expected to be cast
in this city next Tuesday. The regis
tration boards have been busy in the
different wards this week and all re-
port a big registration. In the First
ward there were 1S5 names entered,
which is more than eel voted in that
ward in past years.
S. l.. Belden of the Register force.
cut a chunk out of two of his fingers
Tuesday while trimming some books
with the paper cutter. He makes the
fourth one of the force who have suf-
fered accidents with that bloodthirsty
machine in h past three months, the
previous victims being Mr.. butcher.
John Murphy and Joe Cronk.
The Regents of Education met at
the college yesterday and about the
only business of importance affecting
the State college was the acceptance
of the e girls dormitory. A num-
Der of State university matters were
disposed of. All members of the
board except Regent Anderson of
Sturgis, were present. They left for
their homes last evening.
Mrs Frank ~Farrenkop went TO
White yesterday morning for a few
days visit with friends and relatives.
Miss Adeline Kendall of Hartford.
Wis, who has been here visiting at
the home of her uncle, Thos. Alton.
the past month, went to Pipestone
the last of the week for a few days
visit with Geo. Alton and family. She
expects to go from there to the coast.
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Floyd Austin returned to his work
in the bank at Aurora this morning
after being confined to his bed by i'll
ness for a week.
Watch for the next sensation at the
Pleasant Hour it's going to be good.
Don't forget that in the line of enter
tainment and seating capacity the
Pleasant Hour has the best equipped
rooms in the state.
The following marriage license have
been issued by the clerk of courts the
past week: Walter II. Adams and
Miss Florence Lokke of White; Con-
eles Wagenaar and Miss Elizabeth w.
Bennett of Volga; James C. Norem
and Miss Marie Seldal of Artesian.
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FOR SALE-My house on Sixth St,
first house north of the fair grounds;
cemented cellar, two wells, good barn,
20 apple trees, some evergreens and
several other trees. Will take some
horses and machinery in trade. S.
B. Sveen.
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FOR SALE--A 3R horse power gas
engine for any one in need of light
power. Would be splendid engine on
farm for grinding feed, pumping water,
etc. Reason for selling, we are using
electric power. Register Publishing
company.
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A reception was given for the
Regents of Education at the ladies'
dormitory last evening, there being
music, refreshments and a general
good time enjoyed.
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ROOM FOR RENT-Large room,
modern lavatory with hot and cold
water, bath, electric lights. Wimsey's,
524 Williams st.
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FOR SALE CHEAP-Good single
horse and harness, also garden seeder,
cultivator and single buggy. Inquire
of w. r. Stowe.
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WANTED-Success Magazine re,
quires the services of a man in Brook.
ings to look after expiring subscrip-
lions and to- ecure new business by
means of special methods unusually
effective; position permanent; prefer
one with experience but would con
slider any applicant with good natural
qualifications; salary $3.50 per day,
18th commission option. Address, with
references, r. c. Peacock, Room 102,
Success Magazine Building, New York.
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FOR SALE-Good heating stove,
used only n season, burns either
wood OIL coal. Inquire at Register
Office.
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FOR RENT-House and barn with
10 acres. Apply quick. Enquire of C..
NJ. Olston.
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Came to my place Wednesday, Oct.
10. seventeen head of cattle; owner
can have the same by calling at my
farm IL mile south and 2 miles west
of Bookings and paying expenses
Julius Ust.
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FOR SALE-Good single pony, mare.
Inquire w. r. Stowe. If
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Five room cottage on
Seventh Ave. Inquire l.. II. Skiff's
plumbing shop.
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Do you suffer from piles? II you
do write to r. M. Crawford or see
him and learn how he was cured.
Costs you nothing to learn. Brook
ings, South Dakota.
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Buggies, Surveys, driving wagons,
harness. etc, at exceptionally low
prices for high quality goods, to close
out stock on hand. Geo. G.. Rude,
agent.
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FOR SALE-Two houses and lots
on west Eighth street, viz: One 9.
DOM house with cellar, c~istern, 9 wells,
cement sidewalk, fine lawn, trees and
barn 2Sx44 feet, 10 feet posts. House
and barn have electric light. Price
$4,000. One Groom cottage with Gel
lar and c%istern, electric light, cement
sidewalk and fine lawn trees. Price,
$1700. o. Sneve, sos Sth street, phone
B 1856.
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WANTED.

WANTED-Girl for general house
work; good wages. Mrs. G.. f. KNAPP
pen, 1910 East 2rd st.
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SALES AGENTS WANTED-$36.00
per week or 400 per cent profit. All
samples, stationery and art catalogue
free. We want one permanent agent
in this locality for the largest picture
and frame house in America. Exper-
fence unnecessary. We instruct you
how to sell our goods and furnish
the capital. If you want a permanent
honorable and profitable position, write
us today for particulars, catalogue and
samples. Frank w. Williams Co..
1914 w. Taylor st, Chicago, III.
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J. w. Brooks-paper hanging
Phone R-23
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WANTED-Competent girl for gen
eral homework. Wages $500 per
week. Mrs. II. l.. Walker.
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LOST

LOST-Class pin, w. II. S. 'O7 en-
graved on pin. Finder will please
leave with Edna Springer at
SINNERS Department store.
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FOR SALE CHEAP-Lot 3, Block 2
on Second street, consisting of one
story cottage and good barn, clear title,
no incumbrance; W assessment
and taxes paid to date. Apply to j. A.
Culshaw, Box ~, Wells, MINI.
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FOR SALE.

Windmills and gasoline engine
pumps sold and erected. Geo. G. Rude,
agent.
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NEW BUILDING FOR
JOHNSON CITY BANK

H. R. Shipley, former cashier of the
Washington Trust and Savings Bank,
of Ethis city, and now vice-presidident
and cashier of the Bank of Commerce,
at Johnson City, was a business visitor
in this city yesterday.
"Johnson City is booming" said Mr..
Shipley. Notwithstanding the fact
that it is only a few months old, our
bank already has large deposits and we
expect to soon erect a new and hand
some bank building of our own use. -
Bristol Herald-Courier.
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GOV. PATTERSON HERE.
Addresses Large and Enthusiastic
Crowd at the Hippodrome
Tuesday Night.

Gov. Malcolm r. Patterson was in
johnson City Tuesday night and made
a speech at the Hippodrome that will
not soon be forgotten in this section.
Between 1900 and 1000 persons were
present, including large number of
ladies, to hear the distinguished speak
er and were more than pleased with
his utterances, becoming enthusiastic
at times and applauding his climaxes
and forceful sentences to the echo.
The Governor was met at the depot
by large number of democrats and
escorted to the Arlington Hotel, where
he rested a few moments, met large
number of friends and was taken to
the Hippodrome, where the speaking
was to occur. He was accompanied to
the city by Col. NJ. w. Connolly, of
Memphis, factory inspector of the
state, and r. A. Shiflet, of Nashville
mine inspector,
The stage at the Hippodrome was
filled with prominent democrats, in
Guiding w. N. Walker, chairman of
the county executive committee, E. J..
Baxter, of Jonesboro, J. L. Humphrey,
candidate for tloater, DR.. H. H. Carr,
M, Jackson, H. H, Dyer, Col. M. w.
Connolly, Cy II. Lyle and others. Hon.
E. }. Baxter, of Jonesboro, introduced
the Governor in a few we'll chosen
words, referring to him as the present
and next governor of the state. AT the
close of Gov. PattersOns speech Miss
Lena Barton presented him with a
huge boquet of white and pink roses,
indicative of the fact that the red is
rapidly fading white, with charming
little speech and in a most graceful
manner. The Governors response was
a beautiful tribute to woman, Gods
best gift to Tennessee.
The Governor and party left at 11.3O
for Chattanooga, where he spoke We'd
nesday night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15
Local and Personal

Bob Dyer is rejoicing over his first
born, girl.
j. w. Fisher, of Newport, is visiting
ID. II. Willard.
Best jar canned peaches gets a 81. 0C
cash at the Fair.
Tate L. Earnest left for points east
Monday evening.
J. T, Cecil has returned from bust
ness trip TO New York.
r. c. Hunter will go to Bristol Fri
day to hear Taft speak.
Best loaf of bread gets one-half tor
blue gem coal at the Fair.
S. T, Moser and wife came down from
Huntdale to see the circus,
G. w. Seaver has returned from Q
business trip to Limestone.
Mrs, ]. L. Brading has returned
from visit to Washington.
Rev. J. G. Cowan was a prominent
visitor in the city last week.
r. N. Dosser, of Morristown, was in
the city few hours yesterday.
Miss Queen Dempsey has returned
from visit to Atlanta friends.
Miss Irene Hannah is recovering from
a severe attack of Typhoid fever.
Mike Hyder came over from Piney
Flats to hear the governor speak,
DR.. r. L. Patton came up from Tel
ford Friday 30 attend conference.
Best half bushel onions get $1.OO cast
at the Fair. Enter Monday, the 10th
Mrs. J. /. Hawkins and daughter. o.
Jonesboro, were in the city yesterday
Hon. 7. A. Cox and wife left Satur
day for a pleasure trip to eastern points
Don't enter so much to win prize
enter something to help make the Fail
a success.
Mrs, ]. A. Powell and daughter, o.
Wytheville, Va, are visiting Mrs. j
Norment Powell.
Mrs. Franklin has returned to hel
home at Whitesburg after a visit tC
Mrs. w. E. Reese.
Mrs. Buford Mathes and children
have returned from a visit to home
folks at Abingdon.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15
LAND SALE.
In the County Court at Jonesboro,
Tennessee.
Guy L. Smith, Administrator,
vs..
Frances e. Pile ct al.

In obedience to decree of the county
court at Jonesboro, made at the October
term, 1908, in the above styled case,
will, on Monday, the 9th day of No
vember, 1908, during legal hours, in
front of the courthouse door in Johnson
City, the 9th civil district of Washing
ton county, Tennessee, sell to the
highest and best bidder, the property
in said decree described, being five
town lots, known as the land of Horace
Bartlett, deceased, lying and being in
the Ninth civil district OF Washington
county, Tenn, and described in said
decree, as follows: Being in johnson
City, Tennessee, and being lots num-
bered twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen
and sixteen, in block numbered twelve
of the West End Land Oompany's Ad-
dition to johnson City, Tennessee.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said sale will be made on credit oil
six and twelve months, except onethird
of the purchase money to be paid cash
in hand. The clerk will first sell said
lots separately, and then sell them as q
whole, adopting that plan that pro-
duces the most, and in bar of the equi.
ty Of redemption. Notes, drawing in
terest from day of sale, with good per-
sonal security, will be required of the
purchaser, and a lien will be retained
on the property sold, as further securi.
ty.
This 9Th day of October, 1908.
CHAS. s. MASON,
1885 Clerk and Commissioner.
E. J. Vaught, Solicitor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15
AFTERNOON
CRANBERRY EXCURSION

Last Saturday afternoon Superinten-
dent Hardin ran an excursion train to
Cranberry for the benefit of the minis
tiers and delegates to the Methodist
conference, then in session. In accord
with his usual generosity he made a
nominal rate of SO cents for the round
trip and large number took advantage
Of the opportunity to see portion of
picturesque America.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-.
ceived at Office of Treasurer, Mountain
Branch, N. Il. D. V. S., National Sol
diers' Home, until 10 o'clock M, No
vember 10, 1908, and then opened, for
furnishing and delivery of 5000 square
feet Sheet Copper Flooring, laid in
place; until 10 o'clock NJ, November
II, 1908, and then opened, for furnish
ing and delivery of repairs supplies,
Hardware, Pipe Coverings, Paints,
Brick, Cement, Crushed Stone, ETC.,
in accordance with instructions, copies
of which, with blank proposals and
other information may be had upon
application to Paul E. Divine, Treas
urer. 66-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15

Miss Gertrude Collette left Sunday
for Kentucky where she will teach
school this winter
Mr. and Mrs. j. ID. Slemmons, of
Montana, formerly af Jonesboro, were
in the city yesterday.
John Whitson, prosperous citizen
of Brummitts, n c., was down to see
the show last Friday,
Mrs. Mary Dosser, Misses Lillian
Dosser and Alice Slemmons were Wis
itors in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Z. ID. Jobe and daughter, of
Happy Valley, were in the city several
days this week with friends.
Ten pounds of coffee for the best jar
peach preserves at tho Fair. Enter il
Monday at the Hippodrome.
Mrs. Edie Wade and daughter are
visiting Mrs. j. K. Wade before leaving
for their new home in New York,
Best half bushel shelled seed corn, 9
$500 set of Atkins saws at the Fair
Bring the corn in Monday, the 10th.
Charlie Bowman was in the city
Monday, en- route to Washington, anC
was the guest of DIR. S. A. Bowman.
Best dozen ears corn on stalk gets 6
$1,000, No. IS, Chattanooga steel beam
plow at the Fair. Hurry up, Mr.
Farmer.
Mrs. DR.. Stuart came down from
Marbleton yesterday after visit o.
several days to relatives and returned
to her home in Jonesboro.
Col. T. +. Matson is spending few
weeks at home He came in time tC
hear Gov. Patterson speak and will re-
main until after the election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15
To Snuff Users

When you buy Snuff you want the
best. Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff is
the kind that will give you complete
satisfaction. 1t is made from the high.
est grade of snuff tobaccos, ctrefnlly
cured, and is ell its name implies-a
pure Scotch snuff of the very highest
quality. 65 So
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15
Paving and CURLING.

Sealed proposals will be received by
Recorder until 70 o'clock, noon, No
vember 5th, for the paving of the Pub
lie Square, improvement District No.
5; also for concrete curb in same, all
according to plans and specifications in
City Engineers Office. Certified check
for 25 per cent. of the amount of the
bid must accompany all bids. City re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids. Bids will be opened at 7.30 p. m.
November 5th.
E. E. ELLSWORTH,
Recorder.
W. M. DUNLAP, City Engineer. (66
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15
To Water Consumers

Water rents for the quarter ending
December 81, 1908, are now due and
payable at the Office of the Watauga
Water Co. on Spring street. If not
paid on or before Oct. 10 the service
will be discontinued without further
notice. October l, 1908.
65 Watauga Water Go.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-10-15

Capt. w. H. Nelson, one of Carter
county's most loyal citizens, came
down from his mountain mansion at
Backwoods to see the show Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. AMI Smith are visit
ing home folks in Washington. Mr..
Smith will attend the annual meeting
of traction managers at Atlantic City
while absent.
J. r. c. Lewis has returned from a
visit to the West. En- route home a
straw vote for president was taken ON
the train between Louisville and Knox
vile and resulted in 46 for Bryan and
81 for Taft.